Disagree with Skyward Sword for No 4. To be honest, I felt the button and motion controls weren't well-tuned and put me off the rest of the game. But that's just my opinion and experience.
@AlexHarford Ah, okay. I would have thought it would be based on NL's reviews but if it's their overall opinion then it makes much more sense. Thank you.
Tbh, I'm not entirely sure what this is based on, considering it ignores both the user's and writer's ratings. What was it based on? Enhanced quality compared to the original? Size of performance gap compared to Xbox and PS5 for multi-platform games?
I've just noticed something interesting: 2017: 3 games rated 9+ stars 2018: 1 game 2019: 2 games 2020: 3 games 2021: 4 games So in a way, 2021 was the Switch's best year yet (I realise that this is an extremely flawed way of measuring annual popularity and not accurate at all, but still interesting).
It was a good Direct but it would have been brilliant without the leak about Kirby and Bayonetta. Going to have to start not looking at the news before a Direct.
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Re: Feature: Game Of The Year 2021 - Nintendo Life Staff Awards
Disagree with Skyward Sword for No 4. To be honest, I felt the button and motion controls weren't well-tuned and put me off the rest of the game. But that's just my opinion and experience.
Re: Feature: Best Nintendo Switch Ports Of 2021
@AlexHarford Ah, okay. I would have thought it would be based on NL's reviews but if it's their overall opinion then it makes much more sense. Thank you.
Re: Feature: Best Nintendo Switch Ports Of 2021
Tbh, I'm not entirely sure what this is based on, considering it ignores both the user's and writer's ratings. What was it based on? Enhanced quality compared to the original? Size of performance gap compared to Xbox and PS5 for multi-platform games?
Re: Feature: 9 Switch Games Guaranteed To Get You On The Naughty List
I've committed enough crimes in Among Us alone to put myself on the naughty list until the Sun dies.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2021
@TheRealKyleHyde Nonetheless interesting. It does make you wonder the reasons behind these anomalies (especially 2017).
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2021
@Max_the_German Considering I stated that in the original comment, I must question whether you read the whole thing before replying to it.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2021
I've just noticed something interesting:
2017: 3 games rated 9+ stars
2018: 1 game
2019: 2 games
2020: 3 games
2021: 4 games
So in a way, 2021 was the Switch's best year yet (I realise that this is an extremely flawed way of measuring annual popularity and not accurate at all, but still interesting).
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Games Of 2021
Second, third and fourth separated by 0.02 stars
Re: Back Page: We Fed The Ace Attorney Scripts To A Bot, And It Wrote Its Own Court Case
Society: AI is going to take over the world!
Me: ._.
Re: Best Tabletop Mode Games For Nintendo Switch
I'm giving Snipperclips a 4th credit.
Re: Feature: Spookiest Video Game Music - Halloween Playlist
Ayo, where tf is DK64 Frantic Factory?
Re: Review: Super Mario 64 - The Best Launch Game Ever Made
Yes, because camera controls aren't a huge obstacle.
Re: Review: Mario Party Superstars - A Party Most Hearty
Surprised it got penalised for keeping things safe. I mean, that's not necessarily a bad thing... "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".
Re: Among Us Teases Next Update With New Role: The Shapeshifter
Looks great. Only concern is how this will affect the game's balance.
Re: Feature: LEGO Designer Reveals Why The Super Mario 64 Set Is A '?' And Not An '!'
I'd say also because the ? block is more recognisable as Mario than the ! block.
Re: Talking Point: How Many Hours Is A 'Short' Game For You?
@cowntsikin It really does. Hope they do another game based on the ideas it introduced (BOTW open world / Mario 3D World islands) in the future.
Re: Talking Point: How Many Hours Is A 'Short' Game For You?
Bowser's Fury is what I'd consider a short game.
Re: Poll: As Sora Joins Smash Bros. Ultimate, How Much Of The DLC Roster Do You Own?
Don't have any. I'd be more motivated if I didn't already have a main (Ridley) and wasn't a casual player.
Re: Random: Uh-Oh, Nintendo's Switch Online 'Expansion Pack - Overview Trailer' Is Generating A Lot Of Dislikes
Just did my civil duty and gave it a dislike.
Re: Poll: What's A Fair Price For The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack?
Well, I know what it WON'T be, and that's £30 more.
OH WAIT
Re: Review: FIFA 22 - Another Match Abandoned
I only read these for the footballer puns at the top.
Re: Feature: So, Who Will Be The Final Fighter In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?
If it's a fortnite character, Twitter will no doubt storm Nintendo HQ to protest.
Re: Feature: Best WarioWare Microgames Ever
"Namely, making you think about Wario's tax record. Which one can only assume is quite bad."
Still better than Yoshi's.
Re: Random: Smash Bros. Twitter Encourages Fans To Let Their Imaginations "Run Wild" Before The Final Fighter Reveal
Have they lost their minds?! Why would they give Twitter such ammunition?!
Re: Random: Wait A Sec, That Sure Looks Like Mario In Sonic The Hedgehog's Marble Zone
I've looked at it for 10 minutes and it still looks more like Mario than two lions and a vase.
Re: Poll: Do You Use The Black Or White Theme On Your Nintendo Switch?
To answer that question, I need to ask a question...
If you use Discord, do you use light or dark mode?
Re: Review: Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania - Feature-Packed, But Far From Top Banana
Aw nuts... a relative of mine really, REALLY loved Monkey Target and was thinking of buying this just to play it again
Re: Best Nintendo 64 Games
Goldeneye, Super Mario 64 and Ocarina of Time knock nearly all other games out the park, imo.
Re: Talking Point: A Nintendo Direct With Something For Everyone, And Quite A Few Surprises
It was a good Direct but it would have been brilliant without the leak about Kirby and Bayonetta. Going to have to start not looking at the news before a Direct.
Re: Best GameCube Games
Mario Sunshine at 48?! We must fix this, people.
P.S Glad to see people are giving Twilight Princess a bit of recognition.
Re: Random: Animal Crossing Fan Shares Designs For All 20 Premier League Shirts
Kudos to the fact he did all the stripes and patterns on the Chelsea shirt.
Re: Talking Point: Which Nintendo Console Has The Best Start-Up Sound?
Gamecube, only partly because of the memes. Wii is very close behind.
Re: Crash Bandicoot Tweet Leaves Fans Pondering Over A Potential 25th Anniversary Surprise
@1ofUs I said it because some of the reply tweets in the article speculate on a potential Smash appearance.
Re: Crash Bandicoot Tweet Leaves Fans Pondering Over A Potential 25th Anniversary Surprise
Deserves a spot in Smash, a lot.
Re: Stardew Valley Has Sold Over 15 Million Copies
Deserves it, a friend of mine ot it and can't stop playing it. Really should play it soon.
Re: Talking Point: Just How 'Finished' Is Your Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Save File?
I only started it a few months ago and am trying to visit every location, so I'm probably around 12%. Oh well, it's the journey, not the destination.
Re: UK Charts: Minecraft Blocks Mario Kart 8 Deluxe To Take Top Spot
MK8DX, GTA V, Fifa 21 and Minecraft - the four horsemen of longevity.
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Still Unsure About Future Updates, Says He's Currently Focused On The "Next Game"
@Banjosbiggestfan You could say that in an ACNH article and it would still be legitimate.
Re: Switch Players Are Supposedly Encountering All Sorts Of Glitches In Sonic Colors Ultimate
I was considering a buy but until this gets a patch or few (hundred), I'm no longer thinking about it.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Card Games, Board Games And Deck Builders
Wingspan is great, you should go play it.
Re: Talking Point: What's The Best Sound In Video Games?
The click sound when you insert a joycon into the Switch. Does that count?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 4th)
Designing a stage on Smash Ultimate and getting better at Rocket League.
Re: 10 Best Wii U-To-Nintendo Switch Ports
Next up: Top 10 Wii to Switch Ports
Re: Best Mario Music Ever: Our Top 10 Mario Songs - Super Mario Playlist
Other good options include Donut Plains, 1-1 from Super Mario Bros, Birabuto Kingdom, Jump Up Super Star and Good Egg Galaxy.
Re: UK Charts: No More Heroes 3 Debuts In Top 20, Only Three Switch Games Reach Top 10
Insert sarcastic "Nintendoomed" comment here.
Re: Mini Review: Townscaper - A Peaceful, Pretty, City-Building Plaything
Looks fun and worth it if you like art and diorama.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Week? (August 28th)
Started Skyward Sword HD and will play some Rocket League before long.
Re: Talking Point: As The Fan-Made 2D Metroid Prime Game Is Shut Down, Where Do You Stand On Nintendo's Takedowns?
It hurts a lot more if you put in lots of work like the Prime 2D makers did.
Re: Fantastic Metroid Dread Trailer Shows Off Frantic Gameplay And A New-Look Kraid
I've lost count of the number of special abilities Samus has in the trailer, wow. I hope they show some sort of in-game guide.
Re: Japanese Charts: Ring Fit Adventure Goes Top, But Ghost Of Tsushima Ends Switch's Chart Domination
Have xbox got fresh stock? Their hardware sales have really improved.