foursider

Of course Stimpy's Invention is missing, as that's the best one. Arg.

I remember Red Alert and Wario, but that's it. Looking forward to trying all these out! In short bursts, of course. Gotta protect the eyes!

@garfreek

Right!? They're sitting on a treasure trove of games to add and are taking their sweet time, and when they do release something it's often, like... what? That game?!

It's also been way too long since they released a Genesis game. Which makes me think my dream of seeing Sega CD and Saturn systems/games hitting NSO will never come true. 😮‍💨

My body is... indifferent.

@theberrage

I was just about to post the same thing. Such an underrated character.

Nope. No new levels or worlds or anything meaningful to warrant the upgrade cost. Adding multiplayer and mini games seems like free DLC material to me. Greedy Nintendo.

It is ugly. Busy. Awful. Worse than if they had AI do it, and that's saying a lot. It's a stark contrast to the wondrously magical days of SNES and N64 boxarts... Which is omnipresent, but reminded of in the resent NLife article, "News EB Games Is Closing Some Stores In Australia This Month," with its screencap featuring the delightfully amazing SMW2 Yoshi's Island boxart. That, people and people, is how you do boxart.

The first thing I did when playing Wonder was turn off the barking flowers. So, no, thank you very much, I will not be purchasing one of those abominations. Don't know who thought these were good to put in the game, and certainly don't understand the thought of releasing physical versions into the wild.

@MarioLinkSamus

Mother Earth would beg to differ on the latter. 😜

Ensharttification strikes again.

@Zach

Lucky! I went to check the price, as now I'm interested, but no sale right now. Boo. Looks like it'll have to wait.

A first appearance, and televised at that, had to be nerve racking, even for a person at her level (nervously putting her hands in her pocket for less than a second... been there!). I thought she did great all in all. Her blurb could have been better, but was welcoming and inclusive, and spoke to the gamer, which I appreciated.

She's no Nintendo noob, employed at Nintendo now for 20 years, so she'll certainly have a unique perspective from that of Reggie and Doug. Sure NOA is just a company, but having worked at a few companies in my day, a good leader isn't just about sales and such, a good leader helps foster a culture of caring that trickles up and down the ladder. Thus, the real test, and game, begins.

So many times in such a short amount of time played I've said to myself, that's it I'm done. This game is obtuse. Bad. Lazy. Ignorant. Unfun. And I think I'm finally done with it. Thrice I've tried enduring the icy wolves scene, and I can't. I don't have the patience and energy to deal with some inane preset filler moment to end so I can move on. Not after meandering for so long in the droll desolate desert just to get to this point. This game isn't just, good enough, it's just unfunly dumb. Metroid can do better. If Mario, Zelda, Kirby, Pikmin and others can continue on as is, often better, then so can Metroid. This game is a slap in the face to the series. Right up there, or down there?, with Other M.

@canaryfarmer

Right!? I've had the Switch since launch, and yet I've yet to test out mouse controls. Not everyone has a table or flat surface by them when they game. Release Mario Paint 2, and that may just do it for me. 🤪

@Hwatt

Your comment is the perfect TL:DR recap. So true!! 🤪

The upgrade price, given ACNH is already a complete game, is more than okay with me. If it were $10 or even $20, I might grumble but still get it. It's Animal Crossing, so of course! However, I am disappointed. It sounded like a lot of extras on paper and during the excitement of the direct (given it caught me off guard), but in reality, it's pretty lacking and... meh.

I would like to have seen a graphics boost (60fps), ways to reset specific areas of your town and not just the whole thing, the ability tailor the hourly music heard (via previous Animal Crossing games), another museum addition, an expansion of Nook's Cranny, the return of Gracie, the option to not have neighbors visit your house while in it (maybe that's already an option?), and more added to Harvey's Island. Now this would be an update!!

@Alckemy

Yeah, I don't know why I was expecting a graphics boost. Thought I read there'd be one, and was a little disappointed to it still looks the same. Still a beautiful game, but I had hoped the motion blur when walking/running would be fixed.

@KazooieTooie

You're poo-pooing someone else's joy? Interesting! But why would I be happy, you ask? Because I love all things Animal Crossing and I've always thought jumping would be cool, and if it's an added feature to a bonus update for an already cram jammed game, what's not to be happy about.

However, I finally got around to playing, and you can't technically jump. It's just part of the new, odd, sidestep L-button thing. More of a hop. Oh well. Still neat.

Woah... Like, woooooooaaaaah. It's not listed here (unless I missed it), but IGN is reporting that you can "jump" now. Is this true!?!?

@Mana_Knight

As Dee123 noted, correct, once planted, that's it. I tried leaving room for hybrids to grow in-between color combos, but just like in real life, more weeds than hybrids grew, so I gave up and just filled everything in.

Blathering blatherskites!!! This is awesome. Would love the DuckTales remaster, too, but I get keeping it limited to the originals.

They need to have someone make a Gummi Bears game to complete the Disney Afternoon theme. Better late than never, I say!

@the_beaver

Quackshot was awesome! I would love the chance to play that one again. And Gargoyles, too.

@Nintoz

This is my hope as well. I did the basic path around town, adding bridges and the like, and even covered every patch of grass with flowers to avoid weeds, but nothing creative. I'm hoping this update sparks some interest for something more... interesting.

@LinktotheFuture

I'm so sorry! 😥 But, am glad you have an outlet! 🤗 I live vicariously though games, myself; often escaping within Animal Crossing to visit "friends" and a happier, safer realm to explore. Hang in there! ✨

@LinktotheFuture

I thought I played Vampire Survivors and Balatro a lot (121 and 66hrs, respectfully), but you clearly take all the crowns! Nice.

@FraserG

Look at you rubbing it in that you have abs of steel! 😝 Seriously, though, that's impressive how much Ring Fit you have played. Kudos!! I hope they rerelease this on Switch 2 at some point, as I'd like to give it a try.

My 2025...

95 games and 470 hours!

My most played games...

1) Hades II - 92hrs
2) Smash Bros - 92hrs
3) Fortnite - 52hrs

Action is my genre of choice at 46%, with character driven titles dead last at 4%, which checks out.

9 Years Later...
Smash Bros - 883hrs! 🤯
Animal Crossing - 261hrs!
Vampire Survivors - 121hrs!
BoTW - 117hrs & ToTK -136hrs!

So many games, so little time. 🫠

I need games to escape from reality, not "to work to escape a hellish environment full of grotesque creatures." That's my everyday! 🤪

@TerribleTerabytes

I mean, they don't need one need one, but like... if they aren't going to play the graphics power game (which I respect), they need a certain, je ne sais quoi, to stay relevant and capture casual and core audiences. I know I always look forward to what'll set their next console apart from the former.

Switch 2 was the most iterive console since the SNES (by my quick calculations). Granted, the SNES was, is, amazing and those were different times, but still. Switch 2 was too safe. They needed the graphics boost, no question, but also needed something else, something fun, something purely Nintendo. GameChat and mouse controls are not enough.

They aren't Sony who can share the higher end gravy train (Xbox, PC, Steam), and thus if they're not going to launch with what sells systems, such as with an AAA franchise title(s), then what's happening now is to be expected, especially without the gimmick, with the price hike, and other issues.

They're not doomed, and these "spooky" times will pass, but with other consoles preparing their Switch like portable take on things, Nintendo needs to put on their Nintendo pants and Nintendo.

Switch 2 needs a gimmick. Something to woo more casuals, set it apart from Switch 1, and then BAM release a new Mario.

Look at all the themes to choose from whilst listening to the subtly groovy menu music. Oh wait.

@Untempered-Link
@Twilite9

Thirded!

Also, Brothership? I think the same person that's selecting the online icons and virtual console games is behind the music selections... As none of it makes sense! 🤪

You know what would make things even spicer... Animal Crossing New Horizon adding GCN's OST as a setting option so you can get groovy with its much better soundtrack... Looking at you 5pm! 🥰

Back in the day I felt like Norm from Cheers heading into my local GameStop, and before that, Babbages. They'd see my car pull up, and start getting my order ready, or ask me if heard of this game or that game based on my previous purchase history to gather my opinion or let me know of something I might like. They'd go to great lengths to secure things for me, such a pre release bonuses, etc. Great customer service and care, even to a, then, reserved young gamer. Even before I went all digital, I started noticing the decline of GameStop. A revolving door of staff, and near the end, zero customer service. I went into a GameStop for the first time in ages over the holidays, and like another poster noted, it was 10% games, 90% merchandise; reminiscent of the FYE store I also visited - a handful of albums, no CDs or movies, but a store chock full of kitschy junk. So sad. And while a feel bad for the stores, the community impact of their absence, and the workers, I'd also really enjoy their greedy gus of a CEO failing to make his target. Is that bad?

And the world takes a collective sigh of relief. And I mean that both seriously and sarcastically.

Downloaded and played a bit of the demo last night... I might just have to buy this for the music, alone! I liked the how tweakable the settings are, too. And being able to skip scenes and dialogue is always a plus. I don't like the portrait blur look, fuzzy edges/border, decently sharp center, but otherwise I'm impressed.

This gets an "outstanding" from me, if only for the free updates to tweak and make better an already outstanding game. Granted, I wish they'd throw lazy people like me a bone and add an update to make it easier to make money to buy things. 🙃

Power-Hungry Fool is my favorite track, and was stoked when it was included in Smash. Such a great song.

@mlt

I have that... I just never really played it. 🫣

Not sure why. In my head it didn't capture me like the other two, but it's very possible I didn't give it a fair shot, or was too busy playing SSBB. 🤪 Sounds like I need to dust it off, and give it the chance it deserves.

@wiiwouldliketoplay

While I'm not certified, I'm a color fantatic and was drawn to 8Bitdo's Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller in yellow for Switch 2 (https://a.co/d/i25wlhE). It's not perfect, but it looks good, has a charging dock, shake to wake works (after a firmware upgrade), has lights, and was cheaper than the Pro. I use my Pro more, but giddily use the Ultimate 2 when the Pro's battery dies and the excuse to use arises.

Path of Radiance and Shadow Dragon are my favorite FE games, mainly because they're the only two that grabbed me and didn't let go. Very excited to give Path of Radiance another play. Listening to Power-Hungry Fool now on Nintendo Music - one of my go-to Smash Bros FE songs up fight to.

Uh... no. I will not pay near $100 USD for a church fart of color. Gimme a dutch oven of color and we'll talk.

@FrenchVaniIIuxe

That's like asking Amazon to filter out brands/companies with jibbersh, multi-consonants-in-a-row names. 😜

Yeah, I don't know what Nintendo were thinking with its launch lineup. I bought it at launch, because it's Nintendo and that's what I do, but I wasn't really excited about it all. Not the games, the console, or the controllers. The games, as in DK, looked fun (and is fun), but wasn't what I wanted or needed as a launch title. And the console and its features? Waaaay too samey and safe. And expensive. Fast forward a half a year later, and not much has changed. Kirby Air Rider and Metroid were never going to be console movers. Hopefully things improve, but the immediate forecast is still lacking a AAA Nintendo title.

I think if they would have at least added Wii-level motion controls, or Wii-like channels for fun, non-gaming stuff, and updated the look of the dock more, that would have set it apart from Switch. GameChat is great, but should not have been the big gimmick. That should have been implemented in Switch 1. And then factoring in the legitimate key card concerns, and micro SD "express" expense and limited storage size and availability... Not a solid ground to start with.

I like my Switch 2, but it's really just Switch 1 with slightly better graphics, at a much higher price, with very few S2 exclusives. I usually encourage people to buy a new Nintendo console when it releases, but with Switch 2, if they have a Switch 1 already, I tell them to wait for the Switch 2 revision in a few years. Switch 2 ain't there yet.

Corporate gonna corporate. So sad. Hopefully all of the laid off talent can form an indie company, create some truly fresh, amazing games and stick it to the man.

@obijuankanoobie

That's true, I didn't think of that... Especially for the tightly packed joycons. Maybe the Pro controller, though, as I know the off brand Afterglow controller that's clear and lights up had room to make transparent look cool. But, I agree, even if the impact of the insides isn't as interesting as the early days, it'd still be neater than black.

@Jeremazing

My dream is for vividly colorful transparent options from the N64 and GBC/A days. Oh please oh please oh please.

Woah... Nintendo so bold, so daring. Look at all that color and fun and personality you're finally adding to the Switch 2. Really compliments the black on black on black on black special edition Pro controller you're also releasing. Can't wait to see the amazing UI themes you'll surely be adding, too. /s

I prefer less gruesome, gory games, so bring on the potentially lower resolution in this case. 🤪

@AussieMcBucket

Rolling On The Floor Laughing So Hard That I Hit My Head On The wall Very Hard That The Wall Got Cracks And The House Started Shaking And My Mom Ran Into My Room Thinking I was Dead But I Was Still Laughing.

Glad there's a demo, as I want to play a DQ game, but typically can't deal with random battles. I'll be curious to see how these are handled here.

Already pre-ordered the Animal Crossing upgrade, and am excited about that.

Caves of Qud looks like something I'd like, but will wait on reviews and gameplay vids.

Curious about Dispatch... Especially knowing that Yung Gravy is contributing to the soundtrack. 😅