Just started replaying Phantom Hourglass on WiiU after not having played since its DS release.
It feels like Nintendo of another era made this game (and maybe they did).
While I still WISH it wasn't stylus controlled with all the imprecisions the stylus creates, I love the upbeat positive feel to the game.
That positive, fun vibe is what I'd like more of!
Toon Link is a very nice connection to all of that, and it's unfortunate they've used Toon Link in so many poor games.
I'd love another Wind Waker!
I'd love more games that feel like the happy, fun, joyful Nintendo of 10-25 years ago. They are very rare anymore - instead we've got a lot more attitude, and if that is what I wanted there are already many other options.
Said it before, will say it again... Switch Sports Soccer with the leg strap is the best gaming experience I've had playing this year. It's crazy fun and rewarding online to kick in goals, and it replicates that feeling of 'wow, that was so fun' that I haven't felt since the original Wii sports all those years ago.
If you're overlooking Switch Sports, or bought it, but haven't tried the leg strap, you are seriously missing out!
I've been playing it for weeks now and while Soccer was ok before I discovered the leg strap it is an amazing revelation with it. That feeling of kicking in a last second goal or overtime goal to win the game does not get old.
Currently $1.99 - I would have paid full price to give it a spin...I've pre-ordered...
I LOVED New Star Soccer and am really looking forward to Retro Goal!
...and I think Retro Bowl is over-rated - it's ok, but it feels like half a football game when you don't play defense (offense only) and the gameplay is not as tight as Football Heroes Turbo.
EASILY my favorite gaming experience of 2022 is Soccer from Switch sports with the leg strap. (Seriously, I only tried it out because I thought 'why not?' I would never have imagined how fun it would be to play with the strap online, it's really amazing)
I'm happy to check out Golf... when it comes out... And now back to the leg strap!
I wish we'd gotten more gaming like that - one person on the pad, 4 on the console - it was unique and remains unique, though I get it, MOST everyone wants more of the same (I'm just not in the group that gets stoked for CoD 19!)
Based on hours my household had nearly 100 hours on NintendoLand (and similar amounts on many of the other amazing party games on Wii U).
Switch sports, online soccer with the leg strap is easily the most fun gaming experience I've had this year.
It's the first experience to recapture the feeling of the first time I played the original Wii sports all those years ago, and because you're online the competing is more fun than in playing the CPU.
Interested. What I loved about NSS will be hard to capture w/o a lot of depth. I loved running a team and having players playing on my team and international team and competing to move my team up a division, there was just so much to the game... ...and then there was all the training exercises that actually made you better at playing the game.
This should be interesting, and I'll be interested to see if it goes beyond an arcade Soccer game. Simon and team do great work!
Are they updating the Demo w/the faster speeds? I'm not sure I've got the time for the game's speed and would like to try the faster speed in the demo before committing.
I thought Retro Bowl was really not great - fun for a short bit, but the running game was not good, leaving me let down (I much prefer Football Heroes Turbo - IMO its gameplay is vastly superior)
That said, I usually really like what New Star Games does. New Star Soccer on PC was one of the best sport games ever in my opinion.
This article and that twitter post are both terribly misleading. The extra details are the difference between making a correct and incorrect conclusion - and there aren't enough details, and what is there should be reported correctly.
Revenue was up. (made more money on games than before!) Costs were up more (labor and marketing). Profit was down. (costs were up more than revenue)
I didn't love the change they made to combat with the queen for the home version, which I though made combat really the only way to go 90% of the time breaking the 3 ways to win that makes the game so fun in the arcade.
Disappointing about Amazon shutting them down by not supporting Gamesparks. It's the danger of using a service provider and as we saw w/Google Stadia earlier this week, it doesn't matter how big of a partner you have, shut-downs come and can break your heart and your game.
Does Target have cards for Kirby’s Dream Buffet? I've gotten cards there in the past for games I wanted to gift that were download only, I don't know if anywhere else carries download cards for specific games, but I wish the cards were more readily available.
I enjoyed this game a lot - until I got really frustrated with how the CPU cars always move to where you are trying to go. Obviously you work around it, but eventually I felt like I'd gotten my enjoyment and uninstalled and moved on.
Pretty good racer though. It was one of the best on Switch for a long time.
If it is neither good nor bad isn't it bad? I mean - you could be doing something that was good instead, so, by choosing to do something that does nothing for your aren't you behind?
Regardless, it seems like the methodology could be improved, different game selection and focus, but its interesting as a start.
Worth $2 for sure. It's a push/pull RTS, thankfully units pass by each other instead of always stopping to fight, which creates some unique strategies. I find the difficulty to be pretty high, but it's one of those games that when you figure out what you're supposed to do you go from hopeless loss to dominating win.
I really, really wish it had a restart button - that feels like a big miss, but for $2? It was worth the money and the time.
? Couldn't disagree more. Not being able to do a crouch then a high jump was a big disappointment that took away from the ease of exploration.
...then there was the water backpack - it made movement so much harder than any other Mario game. It's ok, but dead last of the 3D games and doesn't measure up to Mario standards in my opinion.
...but then if this is the first Mario game you played it would probably stand out...
Tried it at launch - but the battery usage was insane! 50% of my battery used in 4 hours (I usually go 2-3 days between charges). Is the battery usage on Android better now?
My question is: How many screenshots on your Switch are of menus or non-interesting situation that taken by someone accidently pressing the screenshot button?
The daily level challenge in Rayman Legends was awesome! It's amazing they kept it going this long.
It was a perfect game for the platform (the best version of Rayman Legends was definitely the WiiU version due to the WiiU Pad) and this is a good time to memorialize the greatness that was Rayman Legends!
...I see challenges here - last year was rough for new Switch games, this year is MUCH worse. Less than 100K for Fire Emblem warriors is not a good start. The overall sales for Switch games are all pretty poor - it's clear that there is a momentum issue on Switch and it's unclear how it will change (Splatoon 3? Pokemon? ???)
I bought the original on release day and still haven't unlocked a bunch (1/2) of the stages, let alone characters and other content b/c the currency system in the game is a RIDICULOUS GRIND. (oh and the online was unplayable due to lag)
I paid for the online pack for the game they are closing down...
...and now they want me to buy another game, which I can tell has a LOT of the same content I've paid for in the last two games.
...and truth be told - the WiiWare game remains superior to the 'R' series.
I think I'll wait for a huge discount.
I wish they were less focused on modes like 'Castle' and more focused on getting the core gameplay tight b/c it simply IS NOT as good gameplay wise as it was for all the years from the TG-16 through the WiiWare release on the Wii.
@JeanPaul Switch Sports is a lot of fun online, particularly if you have someone going online with you from your same console (volleyball and tennis really shine, but aren't nearly as fun solo).
Offline the game is ok, alright for a group, but somewhat limited.
This article needs some serious updating. Much of the text is years old, making the whole article feel like the EA approach to FIFA. Print it once and then reprint forever with minor updates. (Which is sort of ironic no?)
Oh, and Retro Bowl isn't good. Super repetitive, no running game and defense is CPU run. Football Heroes Turbo is a dramatically better game.
Really hoping for an Ever Oasis sequel. It came out late on the 3DS, so I think a lot of people missed it, but it was a lot of fun, sort of a cross between Zelda, Monster Hunter & Town Building with a super positive vibe. Great game!
It seems like Switch Sports has been on at my house nearly non-stop for weeks now. It's the first game to do that since Animal Crossing a couple of years ago. One person after another, and sometimes together, nearly always online - so much fun!
@Yosher I honestly don't know what you mean. The game has 10x the meat of the original Wii Sports (which I played and loved to death - shaking Reggie's hand right after playing it at E3).
The online of Switch sports is fantastic! It is the main game mode, the predominate menu item and so full of goodness. I remain mystified by the comments of people not liking Switch Sports and it always seems to come to people playing offline and wanting the game to be just like the old games were - offline party affairs and not being interested in what the new game is - and online power-house (imo).
Your mileage may vary, but I personally couldn't disagree more with the narrative that it's an incomplete game. It's far more beefy than the original Wii Sports and far more beefy than the Wii Sports remake on WiiU. It does lack single-player practice exercises like those games - but the online is so rich in difficulty and thoughtful modes and unlocks - I absolutely love it! (if I only played offline I'd just go back to the old games - but then I've been there, done that anyway...)
@AndyC_MK111 Bowling is too easy - and then you go online. Online you play tournament style where from the 16 players, half are knocked out every 3 frames. It's maybe the most fun online thing I've ever played in a Nintendo made game.
Bowling, imo, is a perfect example of why Switch sports is a tremendous online game. No lag, lots of games, seriously challenging competition, tons of unlocks (none of which give you an advantage).
Online is truly a lot of fun. I get that Wii Sports was a great party game with fun single-player modes (we had over 120 hours in the game on my Wii). I think that putting that out again is what I expected here, and I'm glad that instead Switch sports is probably Nintendo's best online effort ever.
Again - mileage may vary, but when you see all the things that Nintendo put into online, then you see people reviewing the game based on offline - and totally missing MOST of the game, it's a weird disconnect. It's at best an incomplete view/review of the game, but mostly I just think people are crazy missing out on how good the game really is.
I love this game.
Sorry - but the online is fantastic! We've been playing the heck out of it - online.
I don't understand the hate - at all.
My guess is that people just don't like this type of game?
Not sure.
I'm a huge fan of the Wii Sports series, and honestly, I think the motion controls are better in the previous Wii games than Switch Sports (with the exception of the WiiU version as outside of Baseball and Bowling that game was a step backwards and online was a mess).
But - worse controls notwithstanding - this game recaptures the magic of the series - but specifically only in the online. The online is fantastic fun - and every time I find someone doesn't like the game it has been b/c they are playing it wrong.
MOST ALL, like 90%+, of the game structure is online. If you're playing offline you're simply missing almost everything that is great about the game.
His comments resonate with me. I have played through other M 3x. I've 100%-ed it (I've never played through any other Metroid 2x).
Still, with that said, it always amazes me how uninteresting the first 2 hours are. It's just not fun for a long bit, then, in my opinion, it becomes a ton of fun and the switching between 3D and 2D is an awesome unique and to this day unparalleled experience.
@Marios-love-child I can't imagine playing this only offline. All the rewards and the challenge and the fun is online. Offline is ok, but online is really fantastic.
We're loving this game at my house.
The ONLINE IS the game!
It is a lot of fun.
All those reviews written or mostly written before online was available are invalid and completely missed.
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Re: Talking Point: As Zelda: Wind Waker Turns 20, Doesn't Toon Link Deserve A Second Chance?
Just started replaying Phantom Hourglass on WiiU after not having played since its DS release.
It feels like Nintendo of another era made this game (and maybe they did).
While I still WISH it wasn't stylus controlled with all the imprecisions the stylus creates, I love the upbeat positive feel to the game.
That positive, fun vibe is what I'd like more of!
Toon Link is a very nice connection to all of that, and it's unfortunate they've used Toon Link in so many poor games.
I'd love another Wind Waker!
I'd love more games that feel like the happy, fun, joyful Nintendo of 10-25 years ago. They are very rare anymore - instead we've got a lot more attitude, and if that is what I wanted there are already many other options.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Football Games
Said it before, will say it again...
Switch Sports Soccer with the leg strap is the best gaming experience I've had playing this year. It's crazy fun and rewarding online to kick in goals, and it replicates that feeling of 'wow, that was so fun' that I haven't felt since the original Wii sports all those years ago.
If you're overlooking Switch Sports, or bought it, but haven't tried the leg strap, you are seriously missing out!
I've been playing it for weeks now and while Soccer was ok before I discovered the leg strap it is an amazing revelation with it. That feeling of kicking in a last second goal or overtime goal to win the game does not get old.
Re: Game Freak Registers Trademark For Potential 'Pocket Card Jockey' Sequel
Great game!
I still play this whenever I'm flying.
Re: Tales Of Symphonia Remastered Is Looking Slick In New Story Trailer
I really enjoyed the battle system in the original - it was like playing 4 player co-op Street Fighter (like the SF1...)
...but it was super duper grindy as well - don't know that I'll 2x dip.
Re: Review: Retro Goal - An Addictive Slice Of Club Football With A Side Of Management
Currently $1.99 - I would have paid full price to give it a spin...I've pre-ordered...
I LOVED New Star Soccer and am really looking forward to Retro Goal!
...and I think Retro Bowl is over-rated - it's ok, but it feels like half a football game when you don't play defense (offense only) and the gameplay is not as tight as Football Heroes Turbo.
Re: Japanese Switch Bundle Containing Nintendo Switch Sports Tees Up For December Release
Love, love, love Switch Sports - easily my GOTY of 2022.
Re: It's Official, The Nintendo Switch Sports Free Golf Update Arrives Next Week
EASILY my favorite gaming experience of 2022 is Soccer from Switch sports with the leg strap. (Seriously, I only tried it out because I thought 'why not?' I would never have imagined how fun it would be to play with the strap online, it's really amazing)
I'm happy to check out Golf... when it comes out...
And now back to the leg strap!
Re: Poll: What Was The Best Wii U Launch Game?
Nintendo Land - SO MUCH!
I wish we'd gotten more gaming like that - one person on the pad, 4 on the console - it was unique and remains unique, though I get it, MOST everyone wants more of the same (I'm just not in the group that gets stoked for CoD 19!)
Based on hours my household had nearly 100 hours on NintendoLand (and similar amounts on many of the other amazing party games on Wii U).
Re: Feature: The Top 15 Legend Of Zelda Dungeons Of All Time, Ranked
Note on the list: the Color Dungeon in Link's Awakening, it was my favorite of that game.
I LOVE Ancient Cistern - it's so incredible - each time I play it I'm blown away by just how good it is
Re: Soccer Story Scores November Release Date On Switch
That actually looks really fun, even though the title feels like a rip-off.
Tentatively interested.
Re: Nintendo Switch Sports Ad Tees Up Golf For November Release Date
Switch sports, online soccer with the leg strap is easily the most fun gaming experience I've had this year.
It's the first experience to recapture the feeling of the first time I played the original Wii sports all those years ago, and because you're online the competing is more fun than in playing the CPU.
Re: Feature: From 'Retro Bowl' To 'Retro Goal' - How New Star Games Returned To Its Grass Roots
Interested.
What I loved about NSS will be hard to capture w/o a lot of depth. I loved running a team and having players playing on my team and international team and competing to move my team up a division, there was just so much to the game...
...and then there was all the training exercises that actually made you better at playing the game.
This should be interesting, and I'll be interested to see if it goes beyond an arcade Soccer game.
Simon and team do great work!
Re: Video: Check Out 12 Minutes Of Harvestella Gameplay Footage
Are they updating the Demo w/the faster speeds?
I'm not sure I've got the time for the game's speed and would like to try the faster speed in the demo before committing.
Re: Little Inferno Reignites On Switch With Holiday Expansion Coming Soon
After we got this my kids desperately wanted to put things in our actual fireplace (they were 4 when it came out originally).
They'll probably LOVE the update!
Re: Retro Goal Is Ready To Kick Off The World Cup Spirit On Switch This Month
I thought Retro Bowl was really not great - fun for a short bit, but the running game was not good, leaving me let down (I much prefer Football Heroes Turbo - IMO its gameplay is vastly superior)
That said, I usually really like what New Star Games does. New Star Soccer on PC was one of the best sport games ever in my opinion.
I'll look forward to this.
Re: Konami's Earnings Report Reveals A Substantial Profit Drop In The First Half Of 2022
They made more money.
Revenue was up 4%
This article and that twitter post are both terribly misleading. The extra details are the difference between making a correct and incorrect conclusion - and there aren't enough details, and what is there should be reported correctly.
Revenue was up. (made more money on games than before!)
Costs were up more (labor and marketing).
Profit was down. (costs were up more than revenue)
Re: Frantic Wii U Party Game 'Chompy Chomp Chomp Party' Coming To Switch With New Content
I LOVE 8 player games and own MOST Of them on Wii, WiiU and Switch...
...this is not a great game
At least on the WiiU it was hard to keep attention for more than a few minutes (and we tried playing it many times)
Better options include:
(my daughter would say Om Nom: Run - which is fun for 5-10 minutes and is again the next and each time you play it!)
...and there are many more options, I'm just listing ones that usually are enjoyed when I've introduced them to a large group.
Re: Soapbox: EA Playground Is A Forgotten Gem And Deserves To Be Remembered With Wii Sports
Boom Box and mySims were great series. I remember when EA thought differently than they do today.
Re: 2D Multiplayer Game 'Killer Queen Black' To Shut Down Next Month
I didn't love the change they made to combat with the queen for the home version, which I though made combat really the only way to go 90% of the time breaking the 3 ways to win that makes the game so fun in the arcade.
Disappointing about Amazon shutting them down by not supporting Gamesparks. It's the danger of using a service provider and as we saw w/Google Stadia earlier this week, it doesn't matter how big of a partner you have, shut-downs come and can break your heart and your game.
Re: Review: Tunic - Old-School Adventuring With Nods To Zelda, Unforgiving And Ingenious
Looks (visuals) like something I'd really enjoy.
Sounds (difficulty) like something I'd hate.
It's a strange dichotomy that makes me pass.
Re: Classic GameCube Action RPG 'Tales Of Symphonia' Getting Switch Remaster
I really liked the multiplayer on Gamecube - it allowed other people to join in during the battles. The battle system was great!
Re: Japanese Charts: Kirby’s Dream Buffet Makes Sweet Debut Thanks To eShop Cards
Does Target have cards for Kirby’s Dream Buffet?
I've gotten cards there in the past for games I wanted to gift that were download only, I don't know if anywhere else carries download cards for specific games, but I wish the cards were more readily available.
Re: Horizon Chase Turbo Gets Blown Wide Open With New Free 'Adventures Mode'
I enjoyed this game a lot - until I got really frustrated with how the CPU cars always move to where you are trying to go. Obviously you work around it, but eventually I felt like I'd gotten my enjoyment and uninstalled and moved on.
Pretty good racer though. It was one of the best on Switch for a long time.
Re: Playing Games Probably Won't Make You Feel Worse... Or Better, Says New Oxford Uni Study
If it is neither good nor bad isn't it bad?
I mean - you could be doing something that was good instead, so, by choosing to do something that does nothing for your aren't you behind?
Regardless, it seems like the methodology could be improved, different game selection and focus, but its interesting as a start.
Re: Ecco The Dolphin Devs Are Offering Money To Anyone Who Can Beat Them In Their New Game
Bought it...
Worth $2 for sure.
It's a push/pull RTS, thankfully units pass by each other instead of always stopping to fight, which creates some unique strategies.
I find the difficulty to be pretty high, but it's one of those games that when you figure out what you're supposed to do you go from hopeless loss to dominating win.
I really, really wish it had a restart button - that feels like a big miss, but for $2? It was worth the money and the time.
Re: Nintendo Switch Sports Gets More Leg Strap Functionality In Free Update Next Week
Love the game.
I worry the updates might break the balance.
Volleyball as a two player online is tight! Positioning, like real volleyball, is crucial.
Re: Into The Breach's Free Advanced Edition Update Lands On Switch Today
Such a good game! Bought it day one, played through every set of Mechs, can't wait to play more!
Re: Soapbox: 20 Years Later, Super Mario Sunshine Is Still The Best 3D Mario
?
Couldn't disagree more.
Not being able to do a crouch then a high jump was a big disappointment that took away from the ease of exploration.
...then there was the water backpack - it made movement so much harder than any other Mario game.
It's ok, but dead last of the 3D games and doesn't measure up to Mario standards in my opinion.
...but then if this is the first Mario game you played it would probably stand out...
Re: New Pikmin Bloom Update Really Wants You To Go Outside
Tried it at launch - but the battery usage was insane! 50% of my battery used in 4 hours (I usually go 2-3 days between charges).
Is the battery usage on Android better now?
Re: Talking Point: What's Your Favourite Nintendo Switch Screenshot?
My question is: How many screenshots on your Switch are of menus or non-interesting situation that taken by someone accidently pressing the screenshot button?
Re: Ubisoft Closing Online Services For Three Wii U Titles This September
The daily level challenge in Rayman Legends was awesome! It's amazing they kept it going this long.
It was a perfect game for the platform (the best version of Rayman Legends was definitely the WiiU version due to the WiiU Pad) and this is a good time to memorialize the greatness that was Rayman Legends!
Re: Japanese Charts: Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Takes The Top Spot
...I see challenges here - last year was rough for new Switch games, this year is MUCH worse. Less than 100K for Fire Emblem warriors is not a good start.
The overall sales for Switch games are all pretty poor - it's clear that there is a momentum issue on Switch and it's unclear how it will change (Splatoon 3? Pokemon? ???)
Re: Super Bomberman R 2 Coming To Switch In 2023
IDK
I bought the original on release day and still haven't unlocked a bunch (1/2) of the stages, let alone characters and other content b/c the currency system in the game is a RIDICULOUS GRIND. (oh and the online was unplayable due to lag)
I paid for the online pack for the game they are closing down...
...and now they want me to buy another game, which I can tell has a LOT of the same content I've paid for in the last two games.
...and truth be told - the WiiWare game remains superior to the 'R' series.
I think I'll wait for a huge discount.
I wish they were less focused on modes like 'Castle' and more focused on getting the core gameplay tight b/c it simply IS NOT as good gameplay wise as it was for all the years from the TG-16 through the WiiWare release on the Wii.
Re: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Has Been Updated On Switch
@JeanPaul Switch Sports is a lot of fun online, particularly if you have someone going online with you from your same console (volleyball and tennis really shine, but aren't nearly as fun solo).
Offline the game is ok, alright for a group, but somewhat limited.
Re: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Has Been Updated On Switch
Bought it, it's fun, probably scored too high as it's very short and it's repetitive, but it's fun. We did have it crash, so the patch is great.
Honestly Switch Sports is dramatically better and I'm sure the family will be playing that long after we've forgotten TMNT.
Re: Ray Tracing? No, TRAY RACING, In Upcoming Free-To-Play 16-Player Racing Game, 'Tray Racers'
Could be fun. The characters have a slight Snowboard Kids vibe, which is always a good thing.
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Sports Games
This article needs some serious updating. Much of the text is years old, making the whole article feel like the EA approach to FIFA. Print it once and then reprint forever with minor updates. (Which is sort of ironic no?)
Oh, and Retro Bowl isn't good. Super repetitive, no running game and defense is CPU run. Football Heroes Turbo is a dramatically better game.
Re: Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance 2 Launches On Switch This Summer
Fun stuff - and honestly, I'm happier today playing Nine Parchments, but if we went back in time 15 years I'd love to get this on GameCube.
Re: Oops, It Looks Like Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium's Line-Up Has Leaked
Some great titles I am excited for:
Just missing UN Squadron and my hoped for list would be complete.
I'm really happy/excited for this to come out.
Re: Could Grezzo's New Secret Game Be A Spiritual Successor To The Mana Series?
Really hoping for an Ever Oasis sequel.
It came out late on the 3DS, so I think a lot of people missed it, but it was a lot of fun, sort of a cross between Zelda, Monster Hunter & Town Building with a super positive vibe. Great game!
Re: Japanese Charts: Nintendo Switch Sports And Kirby Still Reign Supreme
It seems like Switch Sports has been on at my house nearly non-stop for weeks now.
It's the first game to do that since Animal Crossing a couple of years ago. One person after another, and sometimes together, nearly always online - so much fun!
Re: Japanese Charts: Nintendo Switch Sports Dominates As Kirby Holds Strong
@Yosher I honestly don't know what you mean. The game has 10x the meat of the original Wii Sports (which I played and loved to death - shaking Reggie's hand right after playing it at E3).
The online of Switch sports is fantastic! It is the main game mode, the predominate menu item and so full of goodness. I remain mystified by the comments of people not liking Switch Sports and it always seems to come to people playing offline and wanting the game to be just like the old games were - offline party affairs and not being interested in what the new game is - and online power-house (imo).
Your mileage may vary, but I personally couldn't disagree more with the narrative that it's an incomplete game. It's far more beefy than the original Wii Sports and far more beefy than the Wii Sports remake on WiiU.
It does lack single-player practice exercises like those games - but the online is so rich in difficulty and thoughtful modes and unlocks - I absolutely love it! (if I only played offline I'd just go back to the old games - but then I've been there, done that anyway...)
Re: It's Official: EA Drops The 'FIFA' Brand In Favour Of 'EA Sports FC'
EA is a running joke.
Re: Video: We Instantly Make Nintendo Switch Sports Better
@AndyC_MK111 Bowling is too easy - and then you go online. Online you play tournament style where from the 16 players, half are knocked out every 3 frames. It's maybe the most fun online thing I've ever played in a Nintendo made game.
Bowling, imo, is a perfect example of why Switch sports is a tremendous online game.
No lag, lots of games, seriously challenging competition, tons of unlocks (none of which give you an advantage).
Online is truly a lot of fun.
I get that Wii Sports was a great party game with fun single-player modes (we had over 120 hours in the game on my Wii).
I think that putting that out again is what I expected here, and I'm glad that instead Switch sports is probably Nintendo's best online effort ever.
Again - mileage may vary, but when you see all the things that Nintendo put into online, then you see people reviewing the game based on offline - and totally missing MOST of the game, it's a weird disconnect. It's at best an incomplete view/review of the game, but mostly I just think people are crazy missing out on how good the game really is.
Re: Video: We Instantly Make Nintendo Switch Sports Better
I love this game.
Sorry - but the online is fantastic! We've been playing the heck out of it - online.
I don't understand the hate - at all.
My guess is that people just don't like this type of game?
Not sure.
I'm a huge fan of the Wii Sports series, and honestly, I think the motion controls are better in the previous Wii games than Switch Sports (with the exception of the WiiU version as outside of Baseball and Bowling that game was a step backwards and online was a mess).
But - worse controls notwithstanding - this game recaptures the magic of the series - but specifically only in the online. The online is fantastic fun - and every time I find someone doesn't like the game it has been b/c they are playing it wrong.
MOST ALL, like 90%+, of the game structure is online. If you're playing offline you're simply missing almost everything that is great about the game.
Re: Reggie Thought Metroid: Other M Would Be A 'Defining Moment' For The Franchise
His comments resonate with me. I have played through other M 3x. I've 100%-ed it (I've never played through any other Metroid 2x).
Still, with that said, it always amazes me how uninteresting the first 2 hours are. It's just not fun for a long bit, then, in my opinion, it becomes a ton of fun and the switching between 3D and 2D is an awesome unique and to this day unparalleled experience.
Re: Video: Is Nintendo Switch Sports Really That Bad?
@Marios-love-child I can't imagine playing this only offline. All the rewards and the challenge and the fun is online. Offline is ok, but online is really fantastic.
Re: Video: Is Nintendo Switch Sports Really That Bad?
Your score and review don't reflect my feelings.
Online is awesome!
This is a fantastic Wii sports sequel that does online so well!
Online is the game!
... And it is a good game!
We've put in 10+ hours as a family into this in its first week. Maybe 20.
Honestly, I'm so, so happy I picked it up! It's been a long time since we had something fun and different that was also so well done.
Big win in my opinion.
Re: Poll: What Is Your Most Played Sport In Nintendo Switch Sports?
We're loving this game at my house.
The ONLINE IS the game!
It is a lot of fun.
All those reviews written or mostly written before online was available are invalid and completely missed.
Re: Poll: Which Wii Sport Is The Best Wii Sport In Wii Sports (And Which Is The Worst)?
Baseball on Wii sports on WiiU is maybe my favorite of all.
I really liked the use of the pad while fielding the ball.
That said, is love an HD version of Resort. So much goodness!