Cloud gaming is great, I'm warming up to it. But the price of entry should be far cheaper. You're basically renting it. I immediately deleted Control when I saw $39.99
I picked this game up on Switch last week. After playing half of it on PS4, initially I was grossed out by the visuals and wanted to sell it.... but then I really got into it, even more than when I played it on the PS4. Got used to the visuals, and it rocks a solid 30fps with the same audio. I'm doing all the side quests, and loving managing my inventory and upgrades. Never had the time to care on the ps4. Just did the update, and I barely notice a difference, but still loving the expereince of Outer Worlds on Switch.
@Vortexeo It will probably release at the end of the Switch's life cycle. But they should pacify us with the Metroid Prime Trilogy! Even if they're emulator based like Mario 3D All Stars.
This was what I thought the DLC was going to be. Reuse the map, but show it in the past. Biggest hope for that was seeing a thriving Hyrule city to explore. But this is still an amazing surprise.
@Sam_Loser2 I feel the same, but it's all I want to play at the end of the day! Hoping it's successful and finds a community so they can make a larger and tighter sequel. I'm on the 5th world and my boat looks like a floating fort, love it.
@60frames-please hehe that sounds like a good plan. A good thing Flame in the Flood does that I hope Windbound adopts, when you're deeper in the game and die you don't have to start at the beginning, but choose a checkpoint on the map. Huge gaps between the points, but it helps a lot! And it's helpful to start several stops back because you released where you F'ed up and try your best to avoid how you died.
@60frames-please So I'm 12 hours into Windbound now and I'm hooked! I was initially hating it after dying a bunch in the clunky start, but I haven't died in 3 days and love my big boat, and loaded arsenal. Progress feels very satisfying. So yes, in that regard it's just like Flame in the Flood. Enjoyable exploration, grab resources, manage time, and get better tools to hunt.... but Flame in the Flood had late difficulty spikes where dying and starting over felt unfair & frustrating. Windbound is MUCH MORE forgiving after you get through the initial hump. I now have a big boat, deep arsenal/armor, and when I see a new monster I feel confident with patience I can kill it (slow hunter style). Closest to dying in 3 days was food shortage stuck in the ocean with no wind... lesson learned, have lots of food just in case. (ps I did beat Flame in the Flood... lots of luck in the final parts of the river. Ending was surprisingly worth while as a narrative).
Don’t let a 7 stop you if you like this sort of game. I bought it day one and have sunk so much time into it meticulously crafting and surviving. More like The Flame in the Flood than zelda.
@stevep yeah, it didn't look like a style choice, more like when I played an old Gameboy Advance game on my Wii U and it got up rez 500x on my TV. It looks so much better with crisp simplistic color scheme. Anyways, its a masterpiece regardless.
Finally a review! I tried getting this after it launched, but Nintendo had pulled it off the eshop for while (something about it being more violence than they had rated for?)
@MaxiPareja I've been asking for this for awhile. It's a beautiful game locked behind terrible motion controls. I stopped half way through when my remote bugged out and said I'll come back when this kind of gameplay aint an option
ASHEN is an open-world game I recommend. I was surprised by the BOTW & Dark Souls like mash up... found myself hunting through ever crevice for upgrades and armor. Big bang for your buck.
Divinity 2 blows my mind still. It was patchy on my Mac when I got it there, but it ran rather smooth for all 90 hours I spent on my Switch. Never would have beat it if I couldn't play while watching the Simpsons too, haha sometimes the AI needs a lot of time to think.
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Re: Pikmin 3 Opening Week Physical Sales Were Lower On Switch Than Wii U (UK)
Goddamnit Nintendo. This is a port. Make it $30 so everyone buys it, especially all the double dippers
Re: Talking Point: Cloud Gaming On Switch – The Pros And Cons Of The Cloud
Cloud gaming is great, I'm warming up to it. But the price of entry should be far cheaper. You're basically renting it. I immediately deleted Control when I saw $39.99
Re: Review: The Red Lantern - A Survival-Focused Roguelite In Which Luck Plays Too Big A Part
The most fair game I've played in this genre was Windbound.
Re: The Outer Worlds On Switch Updated To Version 1.2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I picked this game up on Switch last week. After playing half of it on PS4, initially I was grossed out by the visuals and wanted to sell it.... but then I really got into it, even more than when I played it on the PS4. Got used to the visuals, and it rocks a solid 30fps with the same audio. I'm doing all the side quests, and loving managing my inventory and upgrades. Never had the time to care on the ps4. Just did the update, and I barely notice a difference, but still loving the expereince of Outer Worlds on Switch.
Re: If You're Feeling Creative, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Even Works With Ramps And Tunnels
@skycargav2000 Cools thanks. Yeah trying to snatch 2 for my kids christmas present. Seems impossible at the moment.
Re: If You're Feeling Creative, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Even Works With Ramps And Tunnels
I want this so bad. Too bad it's no where to buy!!
Re: For The First Time, A Super Nintendo World Promo Image Has Teased A Non-Mario Franchise
I'll waiting on my Japan ticket until they add Hyrule park.
Re: Random: Bowser Shares His Top Three Favourite Horror Games (Doug Bowser, That Is)
Can you imagine an Eternal Darkness remake for the switch!? My 2nd favorite game on the Gamecube (after Windwaker).
Re: God Of War Dev Joins Retro Studios As Environment Designer For Metroid Prime 4
@Vortexeo It will probably release at the end of the Switch's life cycle. But they should pacify us with the Metroid Prime Trilogy! Even if they're emulator based like Mario 3D All Stars.
Re: Dead Cells' Free Barrels o' Fun Update Is Now Live On Nintendo Switch
I just got back into this game after reading Hades reviews. haha. Loving it like it's a new.
Re: Rumour: Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Won't Be Coming To Switch After All, Says New Report
This is the worse news. I'll never buy these on another system.... gonna wait for nothing just like I did persona 5.
Re: Round Up: Everything Revealed During The Nintendo Life Indie Spotlight
Great job guys! Thanks for making the effort to bridge the gap. This would have been even better during the dry spell.
Re: Video: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Looks Miles Better Than The Originals, And Here's The Proof
After seeing Mario 64 redone beautifully by modders online, I'm so disappointed nothing was done here...
Re: Mass Effect Trilogy Remastered Retail Listing Appears, Gets Taken Down Immediately
OMG!!!! This is what the partners direct is about, has to be!
Re: Poll: What's The Best 3D Mario Game?
1- odyssey
2- galaxy part 2
3- 3D world
Re: Sorry Folks, No More Heroes 3 Has Been Delayed Until Next Year
Hmmm, got Pikmin, Link, and Mario this year... and Cyberpunk when I'm cheating... i'm good
Re: Gallery: 25 Gorgeous Screenshots From Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
This was what I thought the DLC was going to be. Reuse the map, but show it in the past. Biggest hope for that was seeing a thriving Hyrule city to explore. But this is still an amazing surprise.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 5th)
Completing Windbound
Re: Review: Super Mario All-Stars - All That Glitters Isn't Necessarily Gold
2 & 3 is way better in the All Star package. Agree on 1 I guess.
Re: Super Mario 3D World Is Coming To Switch, Along With "Bowser's Fury" Expansion
so excited for anyone who hasn't played this gem. it's packed with variety and doesn't stop even after you complete it
Re: Review: Windbound - A Surprisingly Chill Survival Epic That Owes A Debt To Zelda
@Sam_Loser2 I feel the same, but it's all I want to play at the end of the day! Hoping it's successful and finds a community so they can make a larger and tighter sequel. I'm on the 5th world and my boat looks like a floating fort, love it.
Re: Review: Windbound - A Surprisingly Chill Survival Epic That Owes A Debt To Zelda
@60frames-please hehe that sounds like a good plan. A good thing Flame in the Flood does that I hope Windbound adopts, when you're deeper in the game and die you don't have to start at the beginning, but choose a checkpoint on the map. Huge gaps between the points, but it helps a lot! And it's helpful to start several stops back because you released where you F'ed up and try your best to avoid how you died.
Re: Review: Windbound - A Surprisingly Chill Survival Epic That Owes A Debt To Zelda
@60frames-please So I'm 12 hours into Windbound now and I'm hooked! I was initially hating it after dying a bunch in the clunky start, but I haven't died in 3 days and love my big boat, and loaded arsenal. Progress feels very satisfying. So yes, in that regard it's just like Flame in the Flood. Enjoyable exploration, grab resources, manage time, and get better tools to hunt.... but Flame in the Flood had late difficulty spikes where dying and starting over felt unfair & frustrating. Windbound is MUCH MORE forgiving after you get through the initial hump. I now have a big boat, deep arsenal/armor, and when I see a new monster I feel confident with patience I can kill it (slow hunter style). Closest to dying in 3 days was food shortage stuck in the ocean with no wind... lesson learned, have lots of food just in case. (ps I did beat Flame in the Flood... lots of luck in the final parts of the river. Ending was surprisingly worth while as a narrative).
Re: Review: Windbound - A Surprisingly Chill Survival Epic That Owes A Debt To Zelda
Don’t let a 7 stop you if you like this sort of game. I bought it day one and have sunk so much time into it meticulously crafting and surviving. More like The Flame in the Flood than zelda.
Re: Rumour: Super Mario Remasters To Be Announced This Month, But Won't Launch On Mario's 35th
Oh a port is gonna miss a celebration? Boo hoo. Will play it on my Wii U. What about something new?
Re: Review: A Short Hike - A Landmark Game For All Ages
@stevep yeah, it didn't look like a style choice, more like when I played an old Gameboy Advance game on my Wii U and it got up rez 500x on my TV. It looks so much better with crisp simplistic color scheme. Anyways, its a masterpiece regardless.
Re: Review: A Short Hike - A Landmark Game For All Ages
Anyone else turn on the sharper image right away?
I finished this in two nights and loved every moment of it. I'll actually opt to do it a second time since I missed so many little gems on the way.
Re: Feature: Best Nintendo Switch Short Games
Add A Short Hike to this amazing collection
Re: Review: The Eternal Castle [Remastered] - The Cinematic Platformer Reimagined In Dazzling Style
Finally a review! I tried getting this after it launched, but Nintendo had pulled it off the eshop for while (something about it being more violence than they had rated for?)
Re: Rumour: Is The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Taking To The Skies On Nintendo Switch?
@MaxiPareja I've been asking for this for awhile. It's a beautiful game locked behind terrible motion controls. I stopped half way through when my remote bugged out and said I'll come back when this kind of gameplay aint an option
Re: Rumour: Is The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Taking To The Skies On Nintendo Switch?
OMG I hope this is true! It's truly a beautiful game (story and art direction), locked behind terrible motion controls and bad wii graphics.
Re: Random: Japan's Mysterious Sonic Statue Receives A Fittingly Puzzling Restoration
I'm pretty sure sega rolled in there, replaced the statue with a new version they made (having all the plans and material), took the old one back.
Re: Feature: Uncle Creates Amazing Super Mario World Play Set For His Niece
This is inspiring. Gonna give it a go with my boys.
Re: Banner Of The Maid Brings Bodice-Busting Tactical Action To Switch Next Month
Love when a game's art cover looks sexy as hell, and then you open it and it's the cutest cartoon art.
Re: Gallery: These Terrifying Pokémon Drawings Will Chill You To The Core
@MotaroRIP First thing I thought too was Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Those drawings were way scarier than the stories!
Re: Best Nintendo Switch Open-World Games
ASHEN is an open-world game I recommend. I was surprised by the BOTW & Dark Souls like mash up... found myself hunting through ever crevice for upgrades and armor. Big bang for your buck.
Re: Feature: Best Nintendo Switch RPGs
For me (Completed All)
1. Divinity Original Sin 2
2. Witcher 3
3. Skyrim
4. Xenoblade Chronicles 1
5. Ni No Kuni
I think Dragon Quest XI deserves to be high ranked but it was so dull to me. Unpopular opinion but it felt cook cutter. Gorgeous art though.
Re: Review: Dex - A Compelling Cyberpunk Mash-Up
ACG made a video review of this a few years ago. He gave it a Buy.
Re: Feature: Best Switch Ports - The Most Impressive Ports On Nintendo Switch
Divinity 2 blows my mind still. It was patchy on my Mac when I got it there, but it ran rather smooth for all 90 hours I spent on my Switch. Never would have beat it if I couldn't play while watching the Simpsons too, haha sometimes the AI needs a lot of time to think.
Re: Round Up: The Paper Mario: The Origami King Reviews Are In
TTYD is still in my top 3 RPG experiences of my life. I wish they'd port that.
Re: Atlus Says Persona 5 Scramble's Sales Exceeded Its Expectations
Who are the genius's at Atlus that can't read a room? Persona 5 will kill on Switch. Why do they keep pu$$y footing around
Re: Mini Review: Darius Cozmic Collection Console - A Surprisingly Varied Selection Of Home Ports
It’s the price. It’s too much
Re: Review: Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour - A Timeless FPS Classic Comes To Switch
I preordered this for like $4 and been clicking the thumbnail everyday for a week like an idiot
Re: Here Are The Seven Games EA Is Bringing To Nintendo Switch This Year
foookin morons! This is trash. WHere is Mass Effect Trilogy? Hostage situation
Re: Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon? Scores 2020 Western Switch Release
best title ever?
Re: Guide: Where To Buy Ring Fit Adventure For Nintendo Switch
What the hell. It's all out of stock already. ugh
Re: Review: Project Warlock - A Fantastic Tribute To The Very Best '90s FPS Classics
Inconsistent pixel sizes on the edges makes me ill.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Verdict On The Switch Version Of BioShock: The Collection
I’ve finished Infinite on switch and it felt no different than when I played it on ps4. Blows my mind!
Re: Review: Minecraft Dungeons - A Simple Action RPG That Relies Too Heavily On The Minecraft Name
If you're a parent with a young gamer, this is a great co-op. Simple enough for my 6 year old, engaging enough for me.
Re: Can You Name These Third-Party Nintendo Games From Just Their Box Art?
I had so many of these games, what a time trip!