I never know about Ys. I tried one of the Vita ones, and liked it for a few hours and then get really bored, especially found it repetitive, and many of the characters annoyed me.
But I want to like it. It feels like I should like it. tempted to try again.
Although I can't tell if you're being serious about "stumbled upon a rather odd Disney movie called TRON" - was it possible to avoid Tron when it was released? It was huge! And has been pretty huge and influential since then.
I've been playing this almost exclusively since taking a chance on it on release Day. Its absolutely fantastic. The pacing is perfect with each run remaining incredibly thrilling and satisfying.
Most disappointing Nintendo E3 in many years. After not really touching PS4 in a year and a half, I came away from E3 with a list of 6 exciting PS4 games and 0 Switch games.
I was happily surprised by Oxenfree. Was not convinced enough by reviews until it went on a sale. Ended up entirely engrossed in it. Absolutely loved everything except the loading times.
I remember really enjoying the first couple of hours of this, all those years ago. Problem was that I could stop. And quickly, it got boring pretty fast.
I love the simplicity of the store, so I'm not really keen on much of this.
The one thing I really want is a cart so I can pile in a whole lot of stuff and then discard til I'm happy with the price. I actually feel like Nintendo has missed a lot of sales form me becasue of this.
Load times seem to be a very common issue on Switch. Painful on Oxenfree, load times have basically stopped my enjoyment of Night in the Woods. And several reviews have mentioned them lately.
I have to admit that I was disappointed by this. Just finished it 2 days ago. Its beautiful, but there's so many irritations in the gameplay I found myself often wondering how it was released without more refinement. Example - enemies you run straight into as the screen moves to the next area. Or that jump/fly/stop flying are on one button, but flying can also be initiated by pressing up while jumping just leads to endless accidental falls.
Still, good for them and I'm still glad I played it. But I wanted to LOVE it, and just couldn't
OMG, I had missed that this was coming to Switch! I'm so happy. I loved the first one (2nd was OK, but so gimped by being on PSP). Had been wondering how I would ever find time to play it on PS4.
So intrigued by this. But I don't like rogue likes or rhythm games especially. So will likely wait for a sale before risking it. But it sure looks great
Their entire approach to Nindies says otherwise. It’s not a bad thing, but they market them this way, give them space in presentations under this banner etc etc.
In my opinion if there was any more to it it would be hard to recommend. Its short length and lack of padding make it a pleasure to play. It respects your time.
(Not a treat. No that special edition seems hugely overpriced and totally pointless. For awesome special edition, see Xenoblade 2. I really wanted to be excited for this, the rerelease of my favourite action game, but I'm really disappointed)
Not necessarily my type of thing, but will buy simply because I want more games you can play in a single sitting!
As well as shorter games suiting my busy schedule, I think it's so much easier to take a chance on a game when you can push through an experience , rather than being drip fed content for 2 hours before getting bored and quitting.
Since half the games on Switch are Wii U games it seems to indicate that the failure is more with perception and marketing.
I love the Wii U. One of my favorite consoles ever, and I still play it, especially still going back to 3D World, which will likely appear on Switch soon.
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Re: Review: Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana (Switch)
I never know about Ys. I tried one of the Vita ones, and liked it for a few hours and then get really bored, especially found it repetitive, and many of the characters annoyed me.
But I want to like it. It feels like I should like it. tempted to try again.
Re: Review: GRIDD: Retroenhanced (Switch eShop)
@Shiryu I'd not worked far enough back in your discography to find that yet. Looking forward to it this evening.
I'll accept that you may be AS big a fan as me.
Re: Hands On: Waging War With Valkyria Chronicles 4
Most anticipated game of the year for me a this point. The first is probably my favorite PS3 game.
Re: Review: GRIDD: Retroenhanced (Switch eShop)
Although I can't tell if you're being serious about "stumbled upon a rather odd Disney movie called TRON" - was it possible to avoid Tron when it was released? It was huge! And has been pretty huge and influential since then.
... or am I just a huge obsessive TRON geek?
Re: Review: GRIDD: Retroenhanced (Switch eShop)
I've been playing this almost exclusively since taking a chance on it on release Day. Its absolutely fantastic. The pacing is perfect with each run remaining incredibly thrilling and satisfying.
Re: Talking Point: What Were The Biggest Highs And Lows From E3 2018?
Most disappointing Nintendo E3 in many years. After not really touching PS4 in a year and a half, I came away from E3 with a list of 6 exciting PS4 games and 0 Switch games.
Re: Review: Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion (Switch eShop)
haven't actually bought Splatoon 2, since I tired of the first rather fast, even though I liked it a fair bit.
But I kind of wish I could buy this as stand alone! Its more appealing to me than the main game.
Re: SpiritSphere DX Is Part Tennis, Part Beat Down And It's Coming Exclusively To Switch
I find rotating pixels in pixel art incredibly sad to look at.
Re: Oxenfree Developer's Next Project Afterparty Has Been Confirmed For Switch
I was happily surprised by Oxenfree. Was not convinced enough by reviews until it went on a sale. Ended up entirely engrossed in it. Absolutely loved everything except the loading times.
Definitely will try this one.
Re: Soapbox: Fortnite Is Coming So Nintendo Really Needs To Sort Out Its Voice Chat Problem
Honestly - will only try Fornite on Switch if I do not need to hear other players. Voice chat is a hard no fro me.
Re: Colourful Platformer de Blob Inks In Switch Release Date And Brand New Trailer
I remember really enjoying the first couple of hours of this, all those years ago. Problem was that I could stop. And quickly, it got boring pretty fast.
Re: Nintendo Has Updated The Switch eShop With New Functionality
No music ever please.
Re: GungHo Online Entertainment America Announces GALAK-Z: Variant S For Switch
I enjoyed it in PS4 for a bit but after a couple of hours I found it pretty dull and repetitive.
Re: Team Sonic Racing Arrives This Winter With Sumo Digital In The Driving Seat
Looking forward to it. Unfortunately it will be missing my favourite thing about transformed on Wii U - local 2 player with 2 screens.
Re: Feature: Unravelling The Crossover Fisticuffs Of Blade Strangers
I don't normally play fighting games, but tha looks amazing
Re: Here's How A Nindie Developer Thinks The Switch eShop Could Be Improved
I love the simplicity of the store, so I'm not really keen on much of this.
The one thing I really want is a cart so I can pile in a whole lot of stuff and then discard til I'm happy with the price. I actually feel like Nintendo has missed a lot of sales form me becasue of this.
Re: Review: Little Nightmares: Complete Edition (Switch eShop)
Load times seem to be a very common issue on Switch. Painful on Oxenfree, load times have basically stopped my enjoyment of Night in the Woods. And several reviews have mentioned them lately.
Re: Owlboy On Nintendo Switch Made A Profit Within 24 Hours Of Launch
I have to admit that I was disappointed by this. Just finished it 2 days ago. Its beautiful, but there's so many irritations in the gameplay I found myself often wondering how it was released without more refinement. Example - enemies you run straight into as the screen moves to the next area. Or that jump/fly/stop flying are on one button, but flying can also be initiated by pressing up while jumping just leads to endless accidental falls.
Still, good for them and I'm still glad I played it. But I wanted to LOVE it, and just couldn't
Re: Review: Raging Justice (Switch eShop)
It's just so ugly.
Re: Breath Of The Wild Mod Finally Lets Zelda Forge Her Own Legend
This is incredibly impressive. And totally wonderful.
Re: Review: Jotun: Valhalla Edition (Switch eShop)
I was so excited for this on Wii U, but my goodness did I find a dull time.
Re: Topper Hat And Topper Suit Added To Super Mario Odyssey
first looks weird because its Mario in green.
Then look super weird 'cos he's wearing Broodal bits! yuck.
Re: Fox N Forests Will Leap And Bound Onto Switch On 17th May
This looks absolutely awesome.
Re: Everspace Heads To The Stars (And Straight Onto Nintendo Switch)
this looks like it could end my social life and possibly my career.
Re: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy Secures Western April Release On Switch
I've always been interested in these, but don't know Naruto at all. Cheap in one package, I might jump in
Re: Review: Fear Effect: Sedna (Switch eShop)
In what way is this Fear Effect?Name and character only?
Re: Valkyria Chronicles 4 Combat Trailer Shows Off Larger Maps And New Features
OMG, I had missed that this was coming to Switch! I'm so happy. I loved the first one (2nd was OK, but so gimped by being on PSP). Had been wondering how I would ever find time to play it on PS4.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch Year One: A Review
Not since the PS4? You make me feel old, it's as though that was just a few years ago!
Re: Review: Crypt Of The NecroDancer (Switch eShop)
So intrigued by this. But I don't like rogue likes or rhythm games especially. So will likely wait for a sale before risking it. But it sure looks great
Re: Review: PAYDAY 2 (Switch)
nope
Re: Review: Aqua Kitty UDX (Switch eShop)
I won't be double dipping, but I absolutely adored it on Vita. Highly recommend it.
Re: Nintendo On How It Views Indie and AAA Games
Their entire approach to Nindies says otherwise. It’s not a bad thing, but they market them this way, give them space in presentations under this banner etc etc.
Re: Rumour: Sumo Digital's New Kart Racer Focuses Solely On Sonic And Friends
Wouldn't it be great if they got rid of the carts and just let them run
Re: Two New Hamster ACA Titles Dropping Next Week On Switch eShop
I probably own more versions of Magical Drop 3 than any other game.
And I will get it again. These Hamster ports are fantastic.
Re: Indie Shmup Steredenn Is Getting An Expanded Binary Stars Edition On Switch
I'm so glad I didn't buy this yet.
Re: Review: Xeodrifter (Switch eShop)
In my opinion if there was any more to it it would be hard to recommend. Its short length and lack of padding make it a pleasure to play. It respects your time.
Re: Guide: Bayonetta And Bayonetta 2 FAQ - All Of Your Questions Answered
A steel book! What a treat!
(Not a treat. No that special edition seems hugely overpriced and totally pointless. For awesome special edition, see Xenoblade 2. I really wanted to be excited for this, the rerelease of my favourite action game, but I'm really disappointed)
Re: Aqua Kitty UDX Will Give You Paws For Thought On Switch Next Week
I really enjoyed it on Vita. No reason to get it again, but fun little game.
Re: Hackers Get Linux Running On Switch And Claim Nintendo Can't Patch The Exploit
Time to buy a second Switch!
Re: Megadriver's Latest Album Is All About Shmups
@QwertyQwerty Exactly the track!
Re: Megadriver's Latest Album Is All About Shmups
Missing Hellfire. Inexcusable, especially for its music.
Re: Video: The 26 Best Game Boy Advance Games of All Time
Fusion is great, but I found Zero Mission to be significantly better.
Re: Horror Adventure The Long Reach Will Haunt Your Switch On March 14th
Not necessarily my type of thing, but will buy simply because I want more games you can play in a single sitting!
As well as shorter games suiting my busy schedule, I think it's so much easier to take a chance on a game when you can push through an experience , rather than being drip fed content for 2 hours before getting bored and quitting.
Re: The Planet-Hopping Xeodrifter Will Touch Down On Nintendo Switch This February
@JimmySpades no, but I sure would buy more Blu-rays!
Re: Review: Celeste (Switch eShop)
Its reviewing well, but I find the price a bit off putting, given the variety of other, cheaper games I'm tempted by.
mmmmm...
Re: Analysts Suggest Nintendo Switch May Have Sold 14.6 Million, Trounced Wii U Lifetime Sales
Since half the games on Switch are Wii U games it seems to indicate that the failure is more with perception and marketing.
I love the Wii U. One of my favorite consoles ever, and I still play it, especially still going back to 3D World, which will likely appear on Switch soon.
Re: Nintendo Will Freely Provide Cardboard Design Patterns For Labo
I have never seen this brittle cardboard of which you speak.
Re: Mario Tennis Aces Brings A GBA-Style Story Mode To Switch
That actually looks pretty cool. I've not bought a tennis game since Davis Cup on the Megadrive. Might be time.
Re: Review: Furi (Switch eShop)
Loved the sound of this. Tried on PS4 . Did not turn me into a gibbering mess. Instead I turned it off. I just did not think its any fun.
Re: Video: Retro Emulation Finally Comes To Switch Following Homebrew Hacking Efforts
Looks like I might. Need a 2nd Switch!