@kmtrain83 Yup, of the top 10 games on Metacritic for this year, 7 are playable on Switch 2, one a completely new game exclusive to S2, two S2 exclusive remasters of two of the greatest games ever and one console family exclusive (Hades).
I think the days where consoles launched with boundary-busting exclusive new games are in the past (if they ever existed aside Mario 64) - even Breath of the Wild launched on the previous gen console.
If you discount all the great multi-platform games that have launched in the last 6 months (Hades II, Silksong), plus the remasters and updates of S1 games (the Zeldas), and don't like Donkey Kong for whatever reason, then yeah it might look pretty thin. But we don't regret our purchase for a second, it barely gets put down in our household.
@Kazman2007 I think the key here is "implementing a spec". It sounds like they are expected to use their own initiative to test and fix things that aren't working. I doubt they are encouraged to randomly add their own ideas in.
As far as I understand Nintendo is relatively democratic in that everyone can pitch in to every part of the game, but also ruthless in getting rid of anything that's not good.
I learnt something today! I assumed it was short for "corporations". I've of course heard about the "marine corps", like in Full Metal Jacket, but never seen it written down!
@Suketoudara I have an LG OLED (C2) and it looks great to me. However, oddly, it seems to be better with HGiG turned off. Try that and see what you think.
Sounds like nonsense to me. As you say, the comment about dev kits must be talking about tiny indies whom they don't trust not to leak it. Maybe also trying to hold back the tidal wave of shovel ware.
I'd also put money on the launch being in mid May.
Not sure why this is even a question. Of course there will be a Switch 2 version, considering they already did this exact thing with Zelda TP and BOW. It's easy these days to do an upgraded version - higher res, higher framerate, better lighting and textures, mouse controls etc etc.
The question is just how it will be retailed. While an Xbox style Smart Delivery model would be cool, knowing Nintendo there will just be two retail SKUs.
The problem with the controls in SF Zero is not that they are too hard or too different - both of those could be good things. The problem is that they encouraged a style of play that wasn't much fun – going one way and shooting another. It feels awkward and deadens the pace. On top of that, the general level design etc wasn't very good from what I remember. A big disappointment for someone who's very first console game was Starwing.
Spooky... Yesterday I was clearing out my parent's attic and found some old N64 Magazines. I looked through and happened on the review of this game, which I'd never heard of before, and thought I'd look out for it in the retro games shop I'm visiting today. And now I have it anyway!
I really wanted to like this game and bought it day one. Probably my worst game purchasing decision ever, and the most disappointing game in my collection.
@Kiyata Yeah. You can get Xbox games on GamePass, or buy them individually, or get them free with Gold, on console, or PC, on Steam or streamed. There's no reason it has to be one or the other.
What was great about the Virtual Console is you got a wide range of games to choose from.
What was great about the NES and SNES minis is you got a tightly curated selection of greats.
Switch Online just seems a mess. There's actually loads of interesting things on there and tons of quality games, but it feels diluted. They would be better off just stopping the updates.
Very much agree. I was sorely disappointed with Zero. Even if you got used to the controls, the underlying game was zero fun to play - partly because of the need to justify the control scheme.
Plus it was seriously underwhelming in terms of visuals and story. 64 felt like playing a movie, Assault looks great even today. For a full price on-rails game, Zero should have had much more awe and spectacle. It's made by the same people as Bayonetta and Vanquish! Instead it looks and plays half-hearted.
Wow. I have every Nintendo console and have never had a single problem with any of them. (Other than the usual cartridge reading issue on the older machines.)
On the other hand, every non official controller or memory card I've ever bought have bust. My Dreamcast stopped working and my original 360 RRODed.
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Re: Switch 2 Reportedly Sold 2.4 Million Units In First Three Months On The Market (US)
@kmtrain83 Yup, of the top 10 games on Metacritic for this year, 7 are playable on Switch 2, one a completely new game exclusive to S2, two S2 exclusive remasters of two of the greatest games ever and one console family exclusive (Hades).
Re: Switch 2 Reportedly Sold 2.4 Million Units In First Three Months On The Market (US)
I think the days where consoles launched with boundary-busting exclusive new games are in the past (if they ever existed aside Mario 64) - even Breath of the Wild launched on the previous gen console.
If you discount all the great multi-platform games that have launched in the last 6 months (Hades II, Silksong), plus the remasters and updates of S1 games (the Zeldas), and don't like Donkey Kong for whatever reason, then yeah it might look pretty thin. But we don't regret our purchase for a second, it barely gets put down in our household.
Re: "Everyone Is A Director" At Nintendo, Says Former Dev, But Don't Make Excuses
@Kazman2007 I think the key here is "implementing a spec". It sounds like they are expected to use their own initiative to test and fix things that aren't working. I doubt they are encouraged to randomly add their own ideas in.
As far as I understand Nintendo is relatively democratic in that everyone can pitch in to every part of the game, but also ruthless in getting rid of anything that's not good.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Blast Corps
I learnt something today! I assumed it was short for "corporations". I've of course heard about the "marine corps", like in Full Metal Jacket, but never seen it written down!
Re: Digital Foundry Delivers Its Mario Kart World Tech Review - "Nintendo's Artistry Stands Out The Most Here"
@Suketoudara I have an LG OLED (C2) and it looks great to me. However, oddly, it seems to be better with HGiG turned off. Try that and see what you think.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Switch 2 To Launch In June With 3-Phase Software Plan
Sounds like nonsense to me. As you say, the comment about dev kits must be talking about tiny indies whom they don't trust not to leak it. Maybe also trying to hold back the tidal wave of shovel ware.
I'd also put money on the launch being in mid May.
Re: Talking Point: Will Metroid Prime 4 Get A Switch 2 Release?
Not sure why this is even a question. Of course there will be a Switch 2 version, considering they already did this exact thing with Zelda TP and BOW. It's easy these days to do an upgraded version - higher res, higher framerate, better lighting and textures, mouse controls etc etc.
The question is just how it will be retailed. While an Xbox style Smart Delivery model would be cool, knowing Nintendo there will just be two retail SKUs.
Re: PlatinumGames Wipes Several Games From Its Website's Portfolio
The problem with the controls in SF Zero is not that they are too hard or too different - both of those could be good things. The problem is that they encouraged a style of play that wasn't much fun – going one way and shooting another. It feels awkward and deadens the pace. On top of that, the general level design etc wasn't very good from what I remember. A big disappointment for someone who's very first console game was Starwing.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Namco Classic 'Ridge Racer 64'
Spooky... Yesterday I was clearing out my parent's attic and found some old N64 Magazines. I looked through and happened on the review of this game, which I'd never heard of before, and thought I'd look out for it in the retro games shop I'm visiting today. And now I have it anyway!
Re: Talking Point: How Many Hours Is A 'Short' Game For You?
Ideal length depends on genre:
'Walking simulator' - 1-2 hrs
Platformer / beat em up / shooter / FPS campaign - 4-8hrs
Action adventure game 8-15 hrs
Open world 20-50 hrs
RPG 35-100 hrs
Re: Platinum Would "Definitely" Port Star Fox Zero To Switch, If Given The Opportunity
I really wanted to like this game and bought it day one. Probably my worst game purchasing decision ever, and the most disappointing game in my collection.
Re: Talking Point: If Nintendo Switch Online Adds Game Boy, Why Not Throw In GBA, Too?
@Kiyata Yeah. You can get Xbox games on GamePass, or buy them individually, or get them free with Gold, on console, or PC, on Steam or streamed. There's no reason it has to be one or the other.
Re: Super Mario Bros. 3 Special Version Jumps Onto The Switch Online NES Library
What was great about the Virtual Console is you got a wide range of games to choose from.
What was great about the NES and SNES minis is you got a tightly curated selection of greats.
Switch Online just seems a mess. There's actually loads of interesting things on there and tons of quality games, but it feels diluted. They would be better off just stopping the updates.
Re: Former Star Fox Programmer Would Be Interested In Making A New Entry Without The "Gimmicks"
Very much agree. I was sorely disappointed with Zero. Even if you got used to the controls, the underlying game was zero fun to play - partly because of the need to justify the control scheme.
Plus it was seriously underwhelming in terms of visuals and story. 64 felt like playing a movie, Assault looks great even today. For a full price on-rails game, Zero should have had much more awe and spectacle. It's made by the same people as Bayonetta and Vanquish! Instead it looks and plays half-hearted.
Re: Random: Talented Hacker Bumps The Frame Rate Of SNES Race Drivin' From 4fps To 30
At least this is in colour, I had Hard Drivin' on the Spectrum.
Re: Pixel FX's N64Digital Promises "Crystal-Clear HDMI Video" For Your Nintendo 64
Is this a cable or a mod?
Neither the article or the linked website seem to make this clear, unless I've missed something.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel #69 - The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Much prefer the US/ Japan one, not sure why they changed it for Europe. Especially as it references the famous painting by Caspar David Friedrich.
Re: Poll: Have You Ever Had Problems With Nintendo Hardware?
Wow. I have every Nintendo console and have never had a single problem with any of them. (Other than the usual cartridge reading issue on the older machines.)
On the other hand, every non official controller or memory card I've ever bought have bust. My Dreamcast stopped working and my original 360 RRODed.