Now Crash is someone I can get behind! A true gaming icon, I'm so tired of all these random anime characters. Wish I could hide fighters from the roster selection screen.
@Marios-love-child The world is not ready for 4K games, even a 2080 RTX struggles to keep 60 fps at 4K. The switch can’t even keep 30 fps on most games, and almost no games output at 1080p. I would set 1080p at 60fps as a good target to hit. Breath of the Wild for example, runs at like 900p when docked, and struggles to keep 30fps 90% of the time.
@Not_Soos It has more content than any other Tetris game. Personally, I found the graphics too distracting and I didn’t care for the other game modes, I just like regular old Tetris. Sometimes less is more.
@Emperor-Palpsy I'm one of those ragers. The Joy-Con are too small and uncomfortable. There is also connection issues with the right handed one's if you're more than 6 feet from your console. The Pro Controller is extremely expensive and I want to be able to use it with every game on the console.
I honestly don't understand why people would prefer buying physical games over digital. It's such a burden to carry them around and switch games all the time, no thanks.
If they made these shaped like a regular controller I would instantly buy 4 of them. The Joy Cons suck for Mario Party and Pokémon. Motion controls are garbage unless it’s true 1-1 tracking like Oculas. Plus the right Joy Cons have major connection issues if you’re more than 6 feet from the Switch.
Unlocking things is the only reason I have to play the game solo. I don't care about collecting stickers or trophys. I only play smash when I'm with friends.
I was a little skepticsl at first, but the is by far the best Pokemon game in the series. I’ve been having an absolute blast. I grew up with Pokemon Yellow, so this is a dream come true. I’m not interested in a “mainline” game these days, there’s too many Pokémon and I don’t know any of them, so I don’t get excited by seeing any of them. Also, the new catching mechanic is way better, you no longer have to grind random encounters to level, you just catch the Pokémon and your entire roster gets experience points. My only complaint is that you can’t use the Pro Controller, I think motion controls are garbage, you literally “waggle” the controller to trigger an action that could have been done with a button press.
@Frenean No because the Joy-Con is horizontal in Mario Party. Every game in the world has you move with your left thumb, and press buttons with your right. It's awful doing both with one thumb.
@DarthFoxMcCloud I'm aware of that, makes it even more baffling that you can't use a Pro Controller. I love handheld mode while I'm on the go but I'm not going to play handheld while I'm sitting beside a big screen TV, that's just silly.
I’m about 3 hours into this game and my hand is killing me. I find it incredibly uncomfortable to hold a single Joy Con (the worlds smallest controller). God I wish they would just let us use a Pro Controller. I’m not even looking forward to playing again the controls are so bad.
@Frenean For many reasons. They Joy Cons are incredibly small and uncomfortable to hold. Playing with non-gamers is a nightmare, my friends kept asking what buttons to press and I couldn't just say "A" because the left Joy Cons don't have labeled buttons, so you end up having to point at your controller and say "this button". The only mini-game that uses motion well is "Sizzling Stakes", the one where you hold the Joy Con as if it were the handle of a frying pan. Yet even that game could be done with a Pro Controller as it has motion controls built in. The Pro Controllers have HD Rumble as well, so even those games would no problem. The rest of the "motion" games really just make you "waggle" to trigger an action that could easily have been done with the press of a button. Also, I already had 4 Pro Controllers but only 2 Joy Cons, so I had to buy 2 more just to have a full game of Mario Party. I just wish they would just let you choose what controller you want to use like in Mario Kart.
WTF. What did I buy all these pro controllers for, next thing you know they won’t work with smash because you have to “waggle” to throw a punch. Motion controls are garbage, always have been. Every “waggle” motion to trigger an action could easily be done with a button press. Not getting this game anymore. The joycons are awful, totally ruined Mario Party.
The only problem with this game is forced Joy-Cons.They are so small and uncomfortable, I don't know why we can't optionally use the Pro Controller. It does everything the Joy Cons can do: HD rumble, gyroscope and accelerometer. Even for the mini-games that required a "waggle" to throw, just let us press "A", if not than we can waggle the damn Pro Controller.
I heard about this game from the scandal. Bought it on PC initially, then bought it again for the Switch so I have it on the go. One of the best games to come out in a long time.
I'll be playing with a pro controller. I have a big problem with using (waggle) motion to throw, but find it ideal for aiming. If I can do that, I'll still buy it.
I've never really played a Kirby game before for more than 10 minutes. I picked this one up to play with my 6 year old nephew and we absolutely loved it. When he left I continued playing for the rest of the day. It's pretty easy, and not very long, but the graphics are great and it's still a lot of fun to play.
@Phex666 haha yea not joking. Any fast moving game is incredible to play at 120+ refresh rates. It's something you need to see in person for sure. That's why G-sync and FreeSync monitors are becoming so popular. Don't think there are any 4k monitors yet that can do those kinds of refresh rates yet though.
@supercreeps I think it depends how you're used to seeing this game. On PC, I play on max settings at 2560x1440 resolution, and locked at 165 fps on a G-SYNC monitor. So it really throws me off and probably looks much worse than it really is. I'm sure given the time, I would get used to it.
I would return this game if I could. The performance is just awful and the resolution and graphics look like you're playing on a 3DS. There is no way 4-player split screen will be fun at 10 fps. Really wanted this game on the go, but I'll stick to the PC version, didn't realize how demanding this game was considering Mario Kart looks better, has way bigger maps, and performs better.
I absolutely loved Stardew on the PC so I couldn't wait to pick it up for Switch!
It's too bad the save times are really ruining this game for me. It's so bad that I dread having to "end" my day. They are the longest I've ever seen in any video game. So long that I usually get up and go do something else while I wait, so the game loses it's "just one more day" addictive quality. As a programmer myself I would really love to hear an explanation for why it takes so long. I'm genuinely curious.
My only other gripe is that, after playing Golf Story, the run speed in Stardew just feels painfully slow. Slower than I remember, I had to check multiple times to see if there was an actual "run" button... there isn't. That horse can't come soon enough.
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Re: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Players Are Using Nook Miles To Buy Villagers On The Internet
@mesome713 No one is forcing you to do this. Well if anything, Nintendo is, should they shut themselves down?
Re: Review: Two Point Hospital - Arguably The Best Version Of An Acclaimed Modern Classic
This game is great, but the constant notifications make it unplayable. I get enough notifications in real life, thank you.
Re: Rumour: Crash Bandicoot Is Smash Ultimate DLC Fighter 6, According To Byleth Leaker
Now Crash is someone I can get behind! A true gaming icon, I'm so tired of all these random anime characters. Wish I could hide fighters from the roster selection screen.
Re: Poll: What Features Would You Want In A Switch 'Pro'?
@Marios-love-child The world is not ready for 4K games, even a 2080 RTX struggles to keep 60 fps at 4K. The switch can’t even keep 30 fps on most games, and almost no games output at 1080p. I would set 1080p at 60fps as a good target to hit. Breath of the Wild for example, runs at like 900p when docked, and struggles to keep 30fps 90% of the time.
Re: Tetris Creator Alexey Pajitnov Thinks Tetris 99 Is "Absolutely" Great And Loves The Nintendo Switch
@Not_Soos It has more content than any other Tetris game. Personally, I found the graphics too distracting and I didn’t care for the other game modes, I just like regular old Tetris. Sometimes less is more.
Re: Tetris Creator Alexey Pajitnov Thinks Tetris 99 Is "Absolutely" Great And Loves The Nintendo Switch
@Not_Soos It's out on PC now too. https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/tetris-effect/home
Re: Talking Point: What We Expect From The First Nintendo Direct Of 2020
All I want is some Mario Party DLC.
Re: Two Point Hospital Now Launching In February With Two Expansions Included
I love this game, but I can't handle all the damn notifications every 5 seconds. Makes the game unplayable for me.
Re: Stardew Valley Creator Outlines Next Update, Improves "Every Aspect" Of The Game
Who else wants Stardew Valley but with Link's Awakening new graphics!?
Re: Zelda: Link's Awakening Won't Support Cloud Saves On Switch, According To Nintendo UK Listing
@Euler Nope, Switch games a read only.
Re: Breath Of The Wild's Sequel Came From Having Too Many DLC Ideas, Aonuma Says
@KoopaTheGamer The world resets to right before you beat him, I find that kinda lame.
Re: Breath Of The Wild's Sequel Came From Having Too Many DLC Ideas, Aonuma Says
I stopped playing this game when I found out the world resets after you beat Ganon. Like what is the point, why even bother?
Re: Nintendo’s E3 2019 Website Goes Live
All I want is a new Mario Golf! It's been too damn long.
Re: Rumours Of New Switch Models Cause Nintendo's Share Price To Significantly Rise
@iescalie1 No, you buy when it's down, sell when it's up. You have it backwards.
Re: Nintendo Readying One Unannounced Switch Title “Fans Would Be Delighted To Know" About
A new Mario Golf is number one on my list.
Re: Yoshi's Crafted World File Size Revealed, Almost 3GB Smaller Than Yoshi's Woolly World On Wii U
@Emperor-Palpsy I'm one of those ragers. The Joy-Con are too small and uncomfortable. There is also connection issues with the right handed one's if you're more than 6 feet from your console. The Pro Controller is extremely expensive and I want to be able to use it with every game on the console.
Re: Carry Your Switch Games In Style With This Cute Little Pokédex Game Card Case
I'm curious why some people still prefer to buy physical games? Not trolling or anything, looking for serious answers
Re: These Stylish Leather Switch Game Wallets Could Make Perfect Stocking Fillers This Christmas
I honestly don't understand why people would prefer buying physical games over digital. It's such a burden to carry them around and switch games all the time, no thanks.
Re: These Larger, Cheaper Third-Party Switch Joy-Con Promise Improved Grip And Customisation
If they made these shaped like a regular controller I would instantly buy 4 of them. The Joy Cons suck for Mario Party and Pokémon. Motion controls are garbage unless it’s true 1-1 tracking like Oculas. Plus the right Joy Cons have major connection issues if you’re more than 6 feet from the Switch.
Re: These Larger, Cheaper Third-Party Switch Joy-Con Promise Improved Grip And Customisation
@NinjaWaddleDee Because more and more games are starting to force you to use Joy Cons. Ala Maria Party and Pokémon.
Re: Attention All Pokémon Let's Go Poké Ball Plus Owners: For The Love Of God, Don't Ever Delete Your Save
This is stupid, who the hell cares if people give Mew to their friends.
Re: Unlocking All Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Should Only Take A Couple Of Hours
Unlocking things is the only reason I have to play the game solo. I don't care about collecting stickers or trophys. I only play smash when I'm with friends.
Re: People Are Review-Bombing Pokémon: Let's Go Across Major Sites, Amazon Japan Blocks User Scores
I was a little skepticsl at first, but the is by far the best Pokemon game in the series. I’ve been having an absolute blast. I grew up with Pokemon Yellow, so this is a dream come true. I’m not interested in a “mainline” game these days, there’s too many Pokémon and I don’t know any of them, so I don’t get excited by seeing any of them. Also, the new catching mechanic is way better, you no longer have to grind random encounters to level, you just catch the Pokémon and your entire roster gets experience points. My only complaint is that you can’t use the Pro Controller, I think motion controls are garbage, you literally “waggle” the controller to trigger an action that could have been done with a button press.
Re: Guide: Pokemon Let's Go: How To Get Bulbasaur, Charmander And Squirtle The Easy Way
@Frenean No because the Joy-Con is horizontal in Mario Party. Every game in the world has you move with your left thumb, and press buttons with your right. It's awful doing both with one thumb.
Re: Guide: Pokemon Let's Go: How To Get Bulbasaur, Charmander And Squirtle The Easy Way
@DarthFoxMcCloud I'm aware of that, makes it even more baffling that you can't use a Pro Controller. I love handheld mode while I'm on the go but I'm not going to play handheld while I'm sitting beside a big screen TV, that's just silly.
Re: Guide: Pokemon Let's Go: How To Get Bulbasaur, Charmander And Squirtle The Easy Way
@Frenean You hold the Joy-Con horizontally 99% of the time in Mario Party, so it's not as bad. With Pokemon, you hold a single Joy-Con vertically.
Re: Guide: Pokemon Let's Go: How To Get Bulbasaur, Charmander And Squirtle The Easy Way
I’m about 3 hours into this game and my hand is killing me. I find it incredibly uncomfortable to hold a single Joy Con (the worlds smallest controller). God I wish they would just let us use a Pro Controller. I’m not even looking forward to playing again the controls are so bad.
Re: Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Won't Include Pro Controller Support
@Frenean For many reasons. They Joy Cons are incredibly small and uncomfortable to hold. Playing with non-gamers is a nightmare, my friends kept asking what buttons to press and I couldn't just say "A" because the left Joy Cons don't have labeled buttons, so you end up having to point at your controller and say "this button". The only mini-game that uses motion well is "Sizzling Stakes", the one where you hold the Joy Con as if it were the handle of a frying pan. Yet even that game could be done with a Pro Controller as it has motion controls built in. The Pro Controllers have HD Rumble as well, so even those games would no problem. The rest of the "motion" games really just make you "waggle" to trigger an action that could easily have been done with the press of a button. Also, I already had 4 Pro Controllers but only 2 Joy Cons, so I had to buy 2 more just to have a full game of Mario Party. I just wish they would just let you choose what controller you want to use like in Mario Kart.
Re: Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Won't Include Pro Controller Support
WTF. What did I buy all these pro controllers for, next thing you know they won’t work with smash because you have to “waggle” to throw a punch. Motion controls are garbage, always have been. Every “waggle” motion to trigger an action could easily be done with a button press. Not getting this game anymore. The joycons are awful, totally ruined Mario Party.
Re: Over 50% Of Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers Have Purchased The Annual Plan
Even if it was free, I wouldn’t use what it has to offer. NES games are fun for about 2 minutes.
Re: Feature: What's New In Super Mario Party?
The only problem with this game is forced Joy-Cons.They are so small and uncomfortable, I don't know why we can't optionally use the Pro Controller. It does everything the Joy Cons can do: HD rumble, gyroscope and accelerometer. Even for the mini-games that required a "waggle" to throw, just let us press "A", if not than we can waggle the damn Pro Controller.
Re: Rumour: New Nintendo Switch SKU Planned For Late 2019
I would pay $1000 for a new Switch that could play Zelda in 1080 at 60 fps.
Re: Limited Run Games Set To Release First And Only Wii U Game, Lost "A Lot" Of Money Making It Happen
I just sold my Wii U, haven't touched it since the Switch came out.
Re: Strike Your Best Pose In Puzzle Wall, A Brand New Party-Puzzler Coming To Switch
@Guiltygear Depends on the price. Looks kinda fun.
Re: Video: New Pokémon Let's Go Trailer Reveals Secret Techniques, Partner Moves And More
@TJWorks It's Kanto remade with modern graphics! And no random encounters, which I find get old after a while. Call me excited.
Re: Video: New Pokémon Let's Go Trailer Reveals Secret Techniques, Partner Moves And More
@TJWorks I disagree. I played the originals and this is the first Pokemon game that has appeals to me in years.
Re: Ex-Motion Twin Marketing Manager Reveals The Tactics Behind Dead Cells' Huge Success
I heard about this game from the scandal. Bought it on PC initially, then bought it again for the Switch so I have it on the go. One of the best games to come out in a long time.
Re: A Digital Copy Of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Will Use Up Over Half Of Your Switch's Memory
I'm 100% digital, 16GB is no problem. I'm used to downloading games much larger than that on Steam.
Re: Motion Controls Will Be Compulsory To Catch Pokémon In Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee
I'll be playing with a pro controller. I have a big problem with using (waggle) motion to throw, but find it ideal for aiming. If I can do that, I'll still buy it.
Re: Nintendo Says 3DS Will Keep Being Sold Unless Switch Becomes A "One-Per-Person System"
@Alikan Those games could have been made for the Switch! The 3D part of the 3DS is dead anyway.
Re: Nintendo Says 3DS Will Keep Being Sold Unless Switch Becomes A "One-Per-Person System"
This is awful news. So many great games being waisted on 3DS when they could be coming to Switch instead. They are cutting the Switch library in half.
Re: Kirby Star Allies Sets A New Series Sales Record
I've never really played a Kirby game before for more than 10 minutes. I picked this one up to play with my 6 year old nephew and we absolutely loved it. When he left I continued playing for the rest of the day. It's pretty easy, and not very long, but the graphics are great and it's still a lot of fun to play.
Re: Reggie On The Future Of Nintendo Labo Regarding Third Parties
This isn't something I would buy, but it's 100 times better than having boxes full of plastic dongles.
Re: Review: Rocket League (Switch eShop)
@Phex666 haha yea not joking. Any fast moving game is incredible to play at 120+ refresh rates. It's something you need to see in person for sure. That's why G-sync and FreeSync monitors are becoming so popular. Don't think there are any 4k monitors yet that can do those kinds of refresh rates yet though.
Re: Review: Rocket League (Switch eShop)
@supercreeps I think it depends how you're used to seeing this game. On PC, I play on max settings at 2560x1440 resolution, and locked at 165 fps on a G-SYNC monitor. So it really throws me off and probably looks much worse than it really is. I'm sure given the time, I would get used to it.
Re: Review: Rocket League (Switch eShop)
I would return this game if I could. The performance is just awful and the resolution and graphics look like you're playing on a 3DS. There is no way 4-player split screen will be fun at 10 fps. Really wanted this game on the go, but I'll stick to the PC version, didn't realize how demanding this game was considering Mario Kart looks better, has way bigger maps, and performs better.
Re: YouTuber Gets Banned From Site For Streaming Super Mario Odyssey
@Kalmaro What are you talking about it. If you don't want to watch it... then don't watch it.
Re: Mario Party: The Top 100 Trailer Showcases Modes and amiibo Functionality
Such a waste not bringing Mario Party to the Switch.
Re: Soapbox: Stardew Valley is a Perfect Fit for the Nintendo Switch
I absolutely loved Stardew on the PC so I couldn't wait to pick it up for Switch!
It's too bad the save times are really ruining this game for me. It's so bad that I dread having to "end" my day. They are the longest I've ever seen in any video game. So long that I usually get up and go do something else while I wait, so the game loses it's "just one more day" addictive quality. As a programmer myself I would really love to hear an explanation for why it takes so long. I'm genuinely curious.
My only other gripe is that, after playing Golf Story, the run speed in Stardew just feels painfully slow. Slower than I remember, I had to check multiple times to see if there was an actual "run" button... there isn't. That horse can't come soon enough.
Re: Poll: Nintendo's Switch Arcade Archives - Is It the Retro Gaming You Want?
$10 /month for unlimited access to Nintendo's backlog and they will take over the world.