I know this is an exhausted point by now, but see if they would just put SNES games up, I would lose hours and hours to that, I would instantly change from a monthly to a yearly subscription, I would be much more appreciative frankly.
@BitLounger I remember it being amazing too! I did do a quick google on it after I saw this article and realised it didn't get such great reviews at the time. Maybe my 13 y/o mind was just taken aback by the graphics or something, but I remember it being awesome!
Looks pretty nice. Graphics remind me a lot of XIII. Think I'll give this one a shot and see if I can finally get the girlfriend to go co-op on a game. I assume she likes shooting/killing due to her constant rage.
@MS7000 I feel you, but no one is saying they're being shafted by Nintendo because Super Mario Run or AC: Pocket Camp hasn't made it to the Switch yet. As I said before though, I'm not personally fired up by this because I just couldn't get into Octopath on the Switch. Maybe my attitude would be different if this was something I really wanted.
@AlternateButtons 20 Million Switch owners aren't interested in JRPG's either.
I don't have a source, it just got announced for mobile about 5 minutes ago, but I'm pretty sure the port machine of all port machines will get a port in due course.
They're not screwing me over, I didn't like the first game, but I understand enough of what you're saying to bow out now. Enjoy Octopath Mobile Switch Edition when it comes.
@AlternateButtons And economies of scale and all that... 20 Million users isn't the same as 2 Billion potential customers or whatever that number is these days.
@AlternateButtons I don't see how anyone is getting screwed over here. Have you got a mobile..? It'll be out on Switch at some point if you want to hold off, as will a full fledged sequel more than likely.
@AlternateButtons I don't think a prequel released for mobile is a bad thing. It will get the masses initiated and hopefully they then go looking for the next Octopath game, which is only available on yon Switch.
I wasn't too impressed by it at all unfortunately. I understand it's not the final build but I don't know if there's much constructive I could add. It's just not for me.
That is frankly ridiculous. For a while there I was buying games on the Switch that were available for half the price (or less) on PS4, just because I was absolutely in love with the portable element. The advantages of the portable factor are real, but not enough to justify this for me. Shocking.
Thought this was a good one all things considered. Although was I shouting at the TV when the last announcement wasn't Metroid Trilogy HD? Yes, of course I was. But still, 2D(ish) Zelda was second on my most wanted list.
Just as a side though, did Grid look really [removed] in terms of graphics? I know it's the Switch, but come on, never has console disparity been so clear to me.
Haha! I did think at first that I might not recognise it, but that's certainly a memorable little sample. Suits the broadcast pretty well too. Unlikely Nintendo are going to raise make any bones about this I'd have thought.
@Outspoken I never said it would be decent I haven't been a fan of any of their mobile content so far, but MK is massive, so I'm sure it will sell fairly well regardless of the quality. Mobile gamers will play anything... (joke, kind of).
That music haunts my dreams. I just picked up a wii yesterday and spent the night modding it. Found an option to turn off the main system music. Absolute holy grail of hacks.
That is pretty annoying. Why not stick this on the back of the box? Or even at the bottom of the front would be better I think. I'll be buying digitally anyway but I AM OUTRAGED for those that buy physical
I think the vast majority of responses on here indicate a lot of folks might have been in the same camp as me... excited but really nervous about the new game under its secret developers! People are okay with a substantial delay because they're confident it's being done right now.
No one but Retro should have touched this series after the Prime Trilogy. My heart literally skipped a beat when I saw they were having to start again (I'm clearly in too deep), but I am DELIGHTED Retro are now involved. They remind me of old Rare for some reason. GIMME IT (in 3.5 years)
@riChchestM It was the 90's. But, I mean, I don't exactly remember. Changing the batteries wasn't the memorable part of the experience but I assume I had to.
Super Mario Land was my first Mario game ever. Saved up my pocket money all year for a Gameboy. Had a really long bus trip to go on and played this all the way there for like 18 hours straight. Then on the way back I got so frustrated with it I headbutted the screen and smashed the LCD. Good times.
I picked up Dead Cells last week and I just cannot get into it! It's just not struck a chord with me right away unfortunately. Only played about an hour right enough but wasn't spurred on to play more.
I have opted for alternating between Smash and Grim Fandango. Also didn't play many (or maybe any) other fighting games last year so can't say if Smash is the best, but it's effin good, I know that!
@beyondfate haha what? More appropriate for what than the plain tshirt in my profile picture? I think I touched a nerve. I don't like the shirts for an adult, I'm happy you do.
@felix330 I work in IT and spend half the day on Nintendolife and I would still definitely get odd looks wearing this. But fair enough, I'm sure there are quirkier places where this would be fine
Cute and all, but where really would a self respecting human being be able to wear this? It's not like it's a onesie or feckin underwear or something. Like, what occasion where I have to wear a shirt is it going to be respectful to wear a Pikachu themed shirt?
@Moroboshi876 Yeah I suppose! Got to be a reason for the swap though. Maybe after doing a perfect parry the animation takes too long to go back to normal so you have to switch shields and that resets the animation so he can do it again.
@Moroboshi876 I think that the guardians fire at the same time, but link is positioned so that the guardians are different distances from him - beams then reach him one after the other. In switching shields asap after perfect parry, he kills enough time that the next perfect parry is due as soon as the shield is equipped. Maybe...
I don't know what the Wii U's initial sales were at launch (not great I'm sure) but I imagine most people who did get one picked this up as their launch game. So there's that to take into account too I suppose.
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Re: Fortnite Players On Switch Will No Longer Be Matched With Xbox One And PS4 Cross-Play Parties
If this means I might now be "good" at this game I'm all for it...
Re: Video: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Looks Lovely Running At 60fps And In 4K
@BenAV Surely any time between next week and never. I need this in my life 2019!
Re: Video: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Looks Lovely Running At 60fps And In 4K
@BenAV Unless they were always working on this?
Re: Video: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Looks Lovely Running At 60fps And In 4K
If it comes out, it's got to be GC controls for all three games.
Just started Corruption (as it's the only one I've still got) and it's just not doing it for me.
Re: Nintendo Adds New NES Games And SP Versions To Switch Online Earlier Than Planned
I know this is an exhausted point by now, but see if they would just put SNES games up, I would lose hours and hours to that, I would instantly change from a monthly to a yearly subscription, I would be much more appreciative frankly.
Re: Review: DELTARUNE Chapter 1 - A Welcome Successor To Undertale That Plays It A Little Too Safe
@AxeltheBuizel Nope, I'm just about half way through myself (after one sitting!). Quality stuff!
Re: Review: RICO - A Great Tactical Shooter That Truly Comes Alive In Co-Op
@BitLounger I remember it being amazing too! I did do a quick google on it after I saw this article and realised it didn't get such great reviews at the time. Maybe my 13 y/o mind was just taken aback by the graphics or something, but I remember it being awesome!
Re: Review: RICO - A Great Tactical Shooter That Truly Comes Alive In Co-Op
Looks pretty nice. Graphics remind me a lot of XIII. Think I'll give this one a shot and see if I can finally get the girlfriend to go co-op on a game. I assume she likes shooting/killing due to her constant rage.
Re: Octopath Traveler Makes The Leap To Mobile, New Console Game Will Take "A Little While Longer"
@MS7000 I feel you, but no one is saying they're being shafted by Nintendo because Super Mario Run or AC: Pocket Camp hasn't made it to the Switch yet. As I said before though, I'm not personally fired up by this because I just couldn't get into Octopath on the Switch. Maybe my attitude would be different if this was something I really wanted.
Re: Octopath Traveler Makes The Leap To Mobile, New Console Game Will Take "A Little While Longer"
@AlternateButtons 20 Million Switch owners aren't interested in JRPG's either.
I don't have a source, it just got announced for mobile about 5 minutes ago, but I'm pretty sure the port machine of all port machines will get a port in due course.
They're not screwing me over, I didn't like the first game, but I understand enough of what you're saying to bow out now. Enjoy Octopath Mobile Switch Edition when it comes.
Re: Octopath Traveler Makes The Leap To Mobile, New Console Game Will Take "A Little While Longer"
@AlternateButtons And economies of scale and all that... 20 Million users isn't the same as 2 Billion potential customers or whatever that number is these days.
Re: Octopath Traveler Makes The Leap To Mobile, New Console Game Will Take "A Little While Longer"
@AlternateButtons I don't see how anyone is getting screwed over here. Have you got a mobile..? It'll be out on Switch at some point if you want to hold off, as will a full fledged sequel more than likely.
Re: Octopath Traveler Makes The Leap To Mobile, New Console Game Will Take "A Little While Longer"
@AlternateButtons I don't think a prequel released for mobile is a bad thing. It will get the masses initiated and hopefully they then go looking for the next Octopath game, which is only available on yon Switch.
Re: Rumour: Link's Awakening Might Not Be The Only Zelda Game Released In 2019
Are the rumours maybe just referring to A Link to the Past being released via the SNES Online thingy?
Re: Looks Like The Daemon X Machina Demo Will Be Removed From The Switch eShop Next Week
I wasn't too impressed by it at all unfortunately. I understand it's not the final build but I don't know if there's much constructive I could add. It's just not for me.
Re: Want Resident Evil On Your Switch? You'd Better Have Deep Pockets
That is frankly ridiculous. For a while there I was buying games on the Switch that were available for half the price (or less) on PS4, just because I was absolutely in love with the portable element. The advantages of the portable factor are real, but not enough to justify this for me. Shocking.
Re: Rumour: Pokémon Direct Video Tags Suggest Generation 8 Will Indeed Be Shown Tomorrow
Probs just new outfits for Pokemon Go
Re: Tetris 99 Datamine Suggests Three New Modes Will Be Added In A Future Update
I might be an idiot, but I can't get my head around the battle royale aspect to be honest. Still massively enjoying the Tetris though, cos... Tetris.
Re: Feature: The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 13th February
Thought this was a good one all things considered. Although was I shouting at the TV when the last announcement wasn't Metroid Trilogy HD? Yes, of course I was. But still, 2D(ish) Zelda was second on my most wanted list.
Just as a side though, did Grid look really [removed] in terms of graphics? I know it's the Switch, but come on, never has console disparity been so clear to me.
Re: GameStop Lists Spyro Reignited Trilogy For August Release On Switch, Then Takes Page Down
Wouldn't it be nice to have this confirmed during a long overdue Nintendo Direct...
Re: Random: Chinese TV Network Uses Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Music During New Year Celebrations
Haha! I did think at first that I might not recognise it, but that's certainly a memorable little sample. Suits the broadcast pretty well too. Unlikely Nintendo are going to raise make any bones about this I'd have thought.
Re: Nintendo Cuts Its 20 Million Switch Hardware Sales Target Despite Incredible Holiday Season Performance
I hate to be a port-enthusiast on this site, but now the 3DS is pretty much done, can we start getting ports asap? Lots and lots of ports.
Re: Mario Kart Tour Has Been Delayed Until Summer 2019
@Outspoken I never said it would be decent I haven't been a fan of any of their mobile content so far, but MK is massive, so I'm sure it will sell fairly well regardless of the quality. Mobile gamers will play anything... (joke, kind of).
Re: Mario Kart Tour Has Been Delayed Until Summer 2019
@Outspoken I'm assuming (reasonably I think) that it's going to be a version of Mario Kart for Smartphone.
Re: Mario Kart Tour Has Been Delayed Until Summer 2019
This game is going to make a f**king fortune regardless of when it's released.
Re: So Long Wii Shop Channel, And Thanks For All The Games
That music haunts my dreams. I just picked up a wii yesterday and spent the night modding it. Found an option to turn off the main system music. Absolute holy grail of hacks.
Re: Download Warning Ruins Box Art For Final Fantasy X | X-2 HD Remaster
That is pretty annoying. Why not stick this on the back of the box? Or even at the bottom of the front would be better I think. I'll be buying digitally anyway but I AM OUTRAGED for those that buy physical
Re: Random: Looks Like Amazon Didn't Get The Memo About Metroid Prime 4
Just wrote a comment about how it couldn't possibly take until 2022 then realised it's already 2019 and I'm an old man.
Re: Metroid Prime 4 Development Scrapped, Will Be Restarted Alongside Retro Studios
I think the vast majority of responses on here indicate a lot of folks might have been in the same camp as me... excited but really nervous about the new game under its secret developers! People are okay with a substantial delay because they're confident it's being done right now.
Re: Metroid Prime 4 Development Scrapped, Will Be Restarted Alongside Retro Studios
No one but Retro should have touched this series after the Prime Trilogy. My heart literally skipped a beat when I saw they were having to start again (I'm clearly in too deep), but I am DELIGHTED Retro are now involved. They remind me of old Rare for some reason. GIMME IT (in 3.5 years)
Re: Nintendo Files Patent For "Eye-Tracking Enabled 3D Viewing" Technology
Please no. Done with the 3D thing altogether!
Re: Video: The History Of The Super Mario Land Series
@riChchestM It was the 90's. But, I mean, I don't exactly remember. Changing the batteries wasn't the memorable part of the experience but I assume I had to.
Re: Video: The History Of The Super Mario Land Series
Super Mario Land was my first Mario game ever. Saved up my pocket money all year for a Gameboy. Had a really long bus trip to go on and played this all the way there for like 18 hours straight. Then on the way back I got so frustrated with it I headbutted the screen and smashed the LCD. Good times.
Re: Smash Bros. Ultimate Recognised As Best Fighter At New York Video Game Awards
I picked up Dead Cells last week and I just cannot get into it! It's just not struck a chord with me right away unfortunately. Only played about an hour right enough but wasn't spurred on to play more.
I have opted for alternating between Smash and Grim Fandango. Also didn't play many (or maybe any) other fighting games last year so can't say if Smash is the best, but it's effin good, I know that!
Re: SteamWorld Quest Officially Revealed For Switch, A Turn-Based RPG In The SteamWorld Universe
Not a huge fan of RPG's but I am a big supporter of Steamworld Dig so I'll be giving this a shot.
Also, the title of this reminds me of a certain bad dude from The Smurfs...
Re: Nintendo Hosting New Indie Highlights Video Presentation Tomorrow
@Balta666 Woah. A win and a bonus!
Re: Nintendo Hosting New Indie Highlights Video Presentation Tomorrow
As much as I like the content of the Indie Showcase presentations... the presenters are usually a bit of a cringe - making this a difficult watch!
Re: Soulja Boy Says His Next Console Will Feature Fortnite, Epic Games Says "No"
This guy is clearly having some kind of mental break
Re: Review: Fight Of Gods - A Comically Bad Crossover That Nobody Asked For
@LordVal "Great roster" lol I love this review.
Re: Review: Fight Of Gods - A Comically Bad Crossover That Nobody Asked For
I must say, I've debated religion/atheism to death outside of Nintendolife, but did not see the argument coming here haha.
If you're offended, that's well within your rights. Vote with your wallets as always.
Re: Review: Fight of Gods - A Comically Bad Crossover That Nobody Asked For
AMAZING. I want to buy this just to play on Sundays when the fam goes off to church
Re: A New Line Of Smart, Customisable Pokémon Shirts Is On The Way, Orders Open Next Week
@beyondfate haha what? More appropriate for what than the plain tshirt in my profile picture? I think I touched a nerve. I don't like the shirts for an adult, I'm happy you do.
Re: A New Line Of Smart, Customisable Pokémon Shirts Is On The Way, Orders Open Next Week
@marston1983 you are the teacher we all needed. Props.
Re: A New Line Of Smart, Customisable Pokémon Shirts Is On The Way, Orders Open Next Week
@felix330 I work in IT and spend half the day on Nintendolife and I would still definitely get odd looks wearing this. But fair enough, I'm sure there are quirkier places where this would be fine
Re: A New Line Of Smart, Customisable Pokémon Shirts Is On The Way, Orders Open Next Week
Cute and all, but where really would a self respecting human being be able to wear this? It's not like it's a onesie or feckin underwear or something. Like, what occasion where I have to wear a shirt is it going to be respectful to wear a Pikachu themed shirt?
Re: Video: Watch As One Player Defeats Six Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Guardians In Six Seconds
@Moroboshi876 Yeah I suppose! Got to be a reason for the swap though. Maybe after doing a perfect parry the animation takes too long to go back to normal so you have to switch shields and that resets the animation so he can do it again.
Anyway, it's pretty cool
Re: Video: Watch As One Player Defeats Six Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Guardians In Six Seconds
@Moroboshi876 I think that the guardians fire at the same time, but link is positioned so that the guardians are different distances from him - beams then reach him one after the other. In switching shields asap after perfect parry, he kills enough time that the next perfect parry is due as soon as the shield is equipped. Maybe...
Re: Rumour: SNES Games Might Be Coming To Switch Sooner Than You Think
If there's a GB/GBA Emulator on the way and I can play the Oracle games and Minish Cap on the Switch I will literally cry.
Re: Random: It Turns Out That Kirby Has A Skeleton
I just spewed in my mouth
Re: New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Launch Sales Were Actually 56% Higher Than On Wii U, Not 24.8%
I don't know what the Wii U's initial sales were at launch (not great I'm sure) but I imagine most people who did get one picked this up as their launch game. So there's that to take into account too I suppose.