Not to be a Debbie Downer, but couldn’t this patent covering “screen within a screen” be a blocker for third party ports, like the Castlevania Dominus and Mega Man ZX Collections, etc?
Played the 3D All-Stars version of Galaxy 1 earlier this year, followed soon after by the OG Galaxy 2. I shouldn’t have been surprised by the backwards graphical downgrade, but I was. Still an incredibly fun game, but really made me wish I had SMG2 on the Switch, for the extra polish and being able to play on the go. Wish granted.
While I’m in no rush to replay Galaxy 2 again right now, I’m happy to add it to the backlog for a rainy day.
Metroid Prime Hunters on the DS also did the same planet-hopping series of levels as Prime 3. In both cases each world feels more like a tunnel to run down, blast a boss/grab a key, then leg it back to Samus’ ship. 3 did a better job of making the areas worth exploring, and gave some cool set pieces along the way, but didn’t feel like a “proper” interconnected Metroid maze world, which loops around itself.
One more vote for “none of the above and not Silksong either”.
I hope that it’s great for everyone who’s waited this long for it, but this site acting like it’s the Second Coming is getting kinda tiresome and is putting me off Silksong entirely.
No mention of all the Smash Directs proudly proclaiming “Smash Bros x {Franchise of the Week}”? I think those were meant to be pronounced as “by” or “loves”…
@Pillowpants that was my experience with the original too. I think the multiplayer has a lot of replayability, but playing solo it quickly got repetitive, and the hundreds of achievements didn’t hook me.
Seems mad to think they moved development to the Switch 2 in 2021, so they’ve been working on this for 4 years. Makes me doubt we’re gonna get a 3D Mario any time soon if that’s the Odyssey team’s turnaround time…
Ok, but what about DQ3? Are they going to announce a Switch 2 edition? Will the Switch 1 version save be recognised by both S1 and S2 versions of DQ1+2?
Because DQ3 HD2D is on sale this week and I’ve been tempted…
Awesome expansion, but why stop there? Let me know if they add PC/Amiga Worms 1+Reinforcements, Worms 2 and non-GBA World Party, make it a Full Can O’Worms Collection.
Anyone know, does this version allow custom sounds etc? I used to love changing the voices on the old PC titles.
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Re: Rumour: Nintendo Patent Supposedly Points To Return Of DS Games
Not to be a Debbie Downer, but couldn’t this patent covering “screen within a screen” be a blocker for third party ports, like the Castlevania Dominus and Mega Man ZX Collections, etc?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (18th October)
This week I will be mostly playing
Pokémon Legends Z-A
WarioWare DIY
Fire Emblem Heroes
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th October)
This week I will be mostly playing
Shining Force: Sword of Hajya
Fire Emblem Shadows
Street Fighter 2’ Champion Edition
Re: Broken Sword Continues To Reforge With 'The Smoking Mirror' On Switch
Literally in the middle of playing the Remastered version on my phone now. Knew I shoulda waited
Re: Poll: So, Did You Get Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 For Switch?
Played the 3D All-Stars version of Galaxy 1 earlier this year, followed soon after by the OG Galaxy 2. I shouldn’t have been surprised by the backwards graphical downgrade, but I was. Still an incredibly fun game, but really made me wish I had SMG2 on the Switch, for the extra polish and being able to play on the go. Wish granted.
While I’m in no rush to replay Galaxy 2 again right now, I’m happy to add it to the backlog for a rainy day.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th October)
This week I will be mostly playing
Shining Force: Sword of Hajya
Broken Sword 2
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (27th September)
This week I will be mostly playing
DLC Bananza
Fire Emblem Shadows
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th September)
This week I will be mostly playing
Street Fighter Alpha 3
DK Bananza DLC
Fire Emblem Heroes
3D Tetris
Re: Opinion: Metroid Prime 4 Reminds Me Of Gears 5, And It's Making Me Nervous
Metroid Prime Hunters on the DS also did the same planet-hopping series of levels as Prime 3. In both cases each world feels more like a tunnel to run down, blast a boss/grab a key, then leg it back to Samus’ ship. 3 did a better job of making the areas worth exploring, and gave some cool set pieces along the way, but didn’t feel like a “proper” interconnected Metroid maze world, which loops around itself.
This ain’t new, and I ain’t loving it.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th September)
This week I will be mostly playing
Street Fighter Alpha 3
Broken Sword Reforged
Tears of the Kingdom
Re: ICYMI: If You Want To Play Virtual Boy Classics, You'll Need To Buy One Of Nintendo's Accessories
Will the “old” Labo VR headset work just as well though?
Re: Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 Prices Are Live, And It's Sticker Shock Time
I’m sure I paid £35 for Galaxy 2 on the Wii, and that included a free t-shirt
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (6th September)
This week I will be mostly playing
Street Fighter Alpha 3
Broken Sword Reforged
Re: Round Up: Pour One Out For These 6 Brave Games Launching On 'Silksong Day'
One more vote for “none of the above and not Silksong either”.
I hope that it’s great for everyone who’s waited this long for it, but this site acting like it’s the Second Coming is getting kinda tiresome and is putting me off Silksong entirely.
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics' Devs Had To Lean On Fans To Recover Original Source Code
Article reads as if FF Tactics: War of the Lions for PSP isn’t a thing…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th August)
This week I will be mostly playing
Kirby’s Star-Crossed World
Pikmin Bloom
Fire Emblem Heroes
Broken Sword Reforged
Re: Opinion: We Need To Talk About X Games
@PtM Ah, got it.
In unrelated news, my kids are really enjoying Animal x New Horizons.
Re: Opinion: We Need To Talk About X Games
No mention of all the Smash Directs proudly proclaiming “Smash Bros x {Franchise of the Week}”? I think those were meant to be pronounced as “by” or “loves”…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (23rd August)
This week I will be mostly playing
DK Bananza (last 20 Banandium gems)
Pikmin Bloom
Fire Emblem Heroes
Re: Preview: Sakurai's Kirby Air Riders Is A Kaleidoscopic Adrenaline Rush
@Pillowpants that was my experience with the original too. I think the multiplayer has a lot of replayability, but playing solo it quickly got repetitive, and the hundreds of achievements didn’t hook me.
Re: LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Swoops Onto Switch 2 Next Year
@rjejr solid plan indeed
Re: LEGO Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight Swoops Onto Switch 2 Next Year
@rjejr yes, there’s a trilogy of Lego Batgames across the Wii / Wii U era sitting in my backlog.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Super Adventure Island (SNES)
I like the US one apart from looking like a paunchy man having a mid-life crisis adventure, who’s not paying enough attention to the track ahead
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (16th August)
This week I will be mostly playing
DK Bananza
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th August)
This week I will be mostly playing
DK Bananza
Pikmin Bloom
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd August)
This week I will be mostly playing
DK Bananza
Day of the Tentacle Remastered
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th July)
This week I will be mostly playing
DK Bananza
Re: Review: Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV - A Fantastic Addition To An All-Time Party Game
Is the extra stuff worth the asking price if you don’t have a camera, or would you be missing out on a big part of the additions?
I’ve not bothered with the camera yet, so it would bump the price even higher…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (19th July)
This week I will be mostly playing
DK Bananza
Re: Here's What Donkey Kong Bananza Looked Like On Switch 1
Seems mad to think they moved development to the Switch 2 in 2021, so they’ve been working on this for 4 years. Makes me doubt we’re gonna get a 3D Mario any time soon if that’s the Odyssey team’s turnaround time…
Re: Square Enix Rules Out Switch 2 "Upgrade Path" For Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
@jojobar cool, cheers for the heads up
Re: Square Enix Rules Out Switch 2 "Upgrade Path" For Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Ok, but what about DQ3? Are they going to announce a Switch 2 edition? Will the Switch 1 version save be recognised by both S1 and S2 versions of DQ1+2?
Because DQ3 HD2D is on sale this week and I’ve been tempted…
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Disney's Magical Quest 3 Starring Mickey And Donald (GBA)
Mickey looks off-brand in the US version
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (12th July)
This week I will be mostly playing
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (5th July)
This week I will be mostly playing
Mario Kart World
Discworld Noir
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th June)
This week I will be mostly playing
Mario Kart World
Re: Worms Armageddon On Switch Is Slowly Becoming The Ultimate Series Celebration
@PKDuckman interesting…. Cheers for the info
Re: Worms Armageddon On Switch Is Slowly Becoming The Ultimate Series Celebration
Awesome expansion, but why stop there? Let me know if they add PC/Amiga Worms 1+Reinforcements, Worms 2 and non-GBA World Party, make it a Full Can O’Worms Collection.
Anyone know, does this version allow custom sounds etc? I used to love changing the voices on the old PC titles.
Re: Donkey Kong & Pauline Amiibo Is Now Up For Pre-Order From Nintendo (UK)
Got it, thanks!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st June)
This week I will be mostly playing
Mario Kart World
AC New Horizons
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (14th June)
This week I will be mostly playing
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Mario Kart World
Re: PSA: Here's How To View The Iconic GameCube Startup Screen On Switch 2
@Aki77 huzzah. I was always disappointed that the Wii couldn’t do it
Re: PSA: Here's How To View The Iconic GameCube Startup Screen On Switch 2
But can you also do the squeaky cube startup screen?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (7th June)
This week I will be mostly playing
Mario Kart World
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (31st May)
This week I will be mostly playing
Pac-in-Time
New Super Luigi Bros 2
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (24th May)
@jolteon23 it was pretty easy until the last quarter, when it jumps a fair bit, but grinding for EXP is still possible.
Compared with Fire Emblem, I don’t miss the permadeath, but I do think the battle pace is a little slower.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (24th May)
@jolteon23 I’ve been enjoying it, though I’m up to the final 2 battles (I think) and starting to think maybe I’ve not levelled up enough of my squad
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (24th May)
This week I will be mostly playing
Shining Force
New Super Luigi Bros 2
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (17th May)
This week I will be mostly playing
Shining Force
Discworld
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (10th May)
This week I will be mostly playing
Shining Force