I just recently downloaded TOTK, and I think so far it's a bit underwhelming. I'm still on the great sky island (or whatever it's called) & have the 1st 3 abilities/upgrades, but I think ultrahand is too much of a chore (& also fuse, though to a lesser extent) & hope the game gets better. But as of now, I think one BOTW was enough.
I skipped 1-2 Switch, & I'll be doing the same with this one. Absolutely zero interest. I'm honestly surprised they made a sequel, because I didn't think the first one sold well enough — wasn't it only like 250,000 or 300,000 copies?
I have Pikmin 3 & Pikmin 1 on Wii U, but just couldn't get into either one. I played through several game days on Pikmin 3, but not too much on the first one. I didn't like using the wiimote & then having to look at the GamePad for the map. It just felt like too much of a chore to me.
Arkham City on Wii U was the first time I ever played an Arkham game, & it's one of my favorite games ever. Then downloaded Arkham Origins &, despite it's many bugs, is also a really, really fun game (I like it just as much as Arkham City). And while not as good, I also really enjoyed Arkham Origins: Blackgate HD on Wii U, as well. So I'm ecstatic about the trilogy coming to Switch, as I've never owned any form of Xbox, & the last Playstation I've owned was a PS2. I'm super excited to be able to play Arkham Asylum & Arkham Knight now. I just wish Arkham Origins (& Origins: Blackgate) would come to Switch.
Europe/Japan for me (first time I've ever seen it). I rate this game 4/10. It was quite average & it got very boring after a little while. I forced myself to trudge through it to the end, though. I felt the same about Wind Waker HD on Wii U (only version I've ever played), although WW was a little more fun than PH. I'm willing to give WW another playthrough, though, to see if maybe my view of it will change. I just don't know if I'll ever get around to playing it again. The next Zelda I plan on playing is TOTK, but that may be quite a ways from now since I'm broke.
I remember reading & re-reading everything I could about Final Fantasy in Nintendo Power, & I was extremely excited to get the game. It still is one of my favorite NES games. I'm not sure how many times I've replayed & beaten it, but it was a whole lot of times. The last time I played it was on Wii VC, & it seemed so short in length compared to when I played it on NES. I love the original Final Fantasy.
@Piyo I like Xeodrifter. I played & beat it on both Wii U & Switch. I'm not too into Mutant Mudds, though (even though I still bought the collection on Switch).
Oxenfree 2, Teslagrad Remastered, Teslagrad 2, Shadows Over Loathing, & Animal Well are all going on the wish list. I loved Teslagrad on Wii U (have it on Switch but haven't played it yet). And I've played through Oxenfree multiple times (such a great game). Although I haven't finished West of Loathing, I've put several hours into it, & it is hilarious. Animal Well has a nice art style & looks fun, so it has piqued my interest.
I first played this game on Switch (& I love it), have put over 1000 hours into it, & still haven't beaten it. I probably started over 3 or 4 times just because I wanted to do things differently, but eventually I moved on to other games. I tried to get into it again a few months ago, but I ended up tackling some of my backlog, instead.
I got pretty far in this game, then kept losing at one of the boss battles (or mini boss? Don't really remember if there are mini bosses). I recall the combat started to get a little too repetitive. Or was it too frequent? Not sure. It's been quite some time since I played it last. At any rate, I think I started to get a little bored of it, but this may be the incentive I need to continue once I finish The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics.
@abbyhitter Me, too! I watched a video of the full battle with the final boss and gave up after a few tries. I'll get back to trying to beat it some day, but I'm not in any hurry.
I've always found Treehouse presentations boring & way too long. After seeing portions of the first few presentations that they've done, I quit watching them altogether.
I first played Earthbound on Wii U VC. It has some charm & is quite funny, but it got boring after playing it for a few days. I eventually moved on to other games.
I was so excited for Chrono Cross & bought it when it first released but, other than the graphics & music, was disappointed with it. I ended up trading it in a couple of weeks later. I just couldn't get into it. I'm willing to give it another try, though.
I'll pick it up at some point. I love me some plane games on Switch, even though I haven't finished a single one. In fact, most are still in my backlog.
In my high-school/community college years, I owned the SNES version of Aladdin. I would get so mad at it when I kept dying repeatedly. Eventually, though, with enough perseverance I finally got really good at it & would breeze through it every time I played it.
I haven't played either of the two NES Metal Gear games since I had an NES back in middle school/high school. I sure wish they'd make their way back to a Nintendo console some day.
I took a break from BG2: Throne of Bhaal & Pillars of Eternity to play through both Axiom Verge 2 & Ori & the Will of the Wisps (which I finished a couple of days ago). Now I'm working through Jenny LeClue Detectivù.
My twin brother & I got an NES for Christmas 1987 when I was 12. Along with SMB/Duck Hunt, we also got Wizards & Warriors. Took us all day to realize how to progress past the first level (i.e. go up, instead of left/right). Seems like we got one other game that day, too, but I can't remember.
I'm not that into first person perspective games (with the notable exception of the Metroid Prime series). I prefer playing Skyrim in the 3rd person perspective.
I kept dying at the 3rd boss in Alwa's Awakening, so eventually moved on to other games. But I recently have been telling myself that I need to get back into it. But I'm working my way through Titan Quest right now, which seems like a pretty lengthy adventure, so it might be a while before I continue Alwa's Awakening.
I got Robonauts a while back when it was heavily discounted but I have no interest in any of those other games, even if they are free, so I'm gonna pass.
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Re: Review: Endless Ocean: Luminous (Switch) - A Meditative Marine Milieu, But Incredibly Shallow
@jojobar That's because Nintendo's getting ready to ditch the Switch.
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Strong Sales Continue Months After Launch (US)
I just recently downloaded TOTK, and I think so far it's a bit underwhelming. I'm still on the great sky island (or whatever it's called) & have the 1st 3 abilities/upgrades, but I think ultrahand is too much of a chore (& also fuse, though to a lesser extent) & hope the game gets better. But as of now, I think one BOTW was enough.
Re: Inti Creates Announces New 2D Action Side-Scroller 'Umbraclaw' For Switch
Not a fan of the art style. It reminds me of stained glass, which I don't like the look of in video games.
Re: Review: Oxenfree II: Lost Signals - Even Better Than The Essential Original
I loved Oxenfree. As soon as I can afford it, I plan on picking up the sequel.
Re: Hip-Thrusting Is Just One Of The Weird Minigames In Everybody 1-2-Switch!
I skipped 1-2 Switch, & I'll be doing the same with this one. Absolutely zero interest. I'm honestly surprised they made a sequel, because I didn't think the first one sold well enough — wasn't it only like 250,000 or 300,000 copies?
Re: Review: Pikmin 1 - A Bare-Bones Port, But A Joyous Adventure
I have Pikmin 3 & Pikmin 1 on Wii U, but just couldn't get into either one. I played through several game days on Pikmin 3, but not too much on the first one. I didn't like using the wiimote & then having to look at the GamePad for the map. It just felt like too much of a chore to me.
Re: Batman Arkham Trilogy For Switch Only Includes One Title On The Game Cartridge
Arkham City on Wii U was the first time I ever played an Arkham game, & it's one of my favorite games ever. Then downloaded Arkham Origins &, despite it's many bugs, is also a really, really fun game (I like it just as much as Arkham City). And while not as good, I also really enjoyed Arkham Origins: Blackgate HD on Wii U, as well. So I'm ecstatic about the trilogy coming to Switch, as I've never owned any form of Xbox, & the last Playstation I've owned was a PS2. I'm super excited to be able to play Arkham Asylum & Arkham Knight now. I just wish Arkham Origins (& Origins: Blackgate) would come to Switch.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - The Legend Of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Europe/Japan for me (first time I've ever seen it). I rate this game 4/10. It was quite average & it got very boring after a little while. I forced myself to trudge through it to the end, though. I felt the same about Wind Waker HD on Wii U (only version I've ever played), although WW was a little more fun than PH. I'm willing to give WW another playthrough, though, to see if maybe my view of it will change. I just don't know if I'll ever get around to playing it again. The next Zelda I plan on playing is TOTK, but that may be quite a ways from now since I'm broke.
Re: Soapbox: Obstinate And Addictive - Playing Final Fantasy For The First Time In 2023
I remember reading & re-reading everything I could about Final Fantasy in Nintendo Power, & I was extremely excited to get the game. It still is one of my favorite NES games. I'm not sure how many times I've replayed & beaten it, but it was a whole lot of times. The last time I played it was on Wii VC, & it seemed so short in length compared to when I played it on NES. I love the original Final Fantasy.
Re: Atooi Announces 4 In 1 'XEO-MUDDS' Switch eShop Bundle (US)
@Piyo I like Xeodrifter. I played & beat it on both Wii U & Switch. I'm not too into Mutant Mudds, though (even though I still bought the collection on Switch).
Re: 'Double Dragon Gaiden' Announced With Scott Pilgrim-Inspired Visuals And Gameplay
I'm not a fan of the art style, & the voice overs sound pretty annoying, imo, & are way too frequent.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of The New Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Font?
How come there's no 'Who cares' or 'First world problems' option?
Re: Round Up: Everything Announced In Nintendo's April 2023 Indie World Showcase
Oxenfree 2, Teslagrad Remastered, Teslagrad 2, Shadows Over Loathing, & Animal Well are all going on the wish list. I loved Teslagrad on Wii U (have it on Switch but haven't played it yet). And I've played through Oxenfree multiple times (such a great game). Although I haven't finished West of Loathing, I've put several hours into it, & it is hilarious. Animal Well has a nice art style & looks fun, so it has piqued my interest.
Re: Random: YouTuber Spends Nearly $23K Buying Every 3DS & Wii U eShop Game
I wish I had that much money to blow on video games....
Re: Skyrim Anniversary Edition Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch (Again)
I first played this game on Switch (& I love it), have put over 1000 hours into it, & still haven't beaten it. I probably started over 3 or 4 times just because I wanted to do things differently, but eventually I moved on to other games. I tried to get into it again a few months ago, but I ended up tackling some of my backlog, instead.
Re: PSA: Are Your Switch Games Disappearing? You May Have Too Many - But You Can Fix It
On Switch I have between 400 - 500 downloads (no demos).
Re: PSA: Are Your Switch Games Disappearing? You May Have Too Many - But You Can Fix It
I ran into that issue on the Wii U (I don't buy physical), but it only allowed a few hundred (not sure of the exact number).
Re: Cuphead Version 1.3.3 Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I downloaded this game not realizing that it's just a boss rush type of game. So because of that, I lost interest.
Re: Raji: An Ancient Epic's 'Enhanced Edition' Update Out Next Week On Switch, Here Are The Patch Notes
I got pretty far in this game, then kept losing at one of the boss battles (or mini boss? Don't really remember if there are mini bosses). I recall the combat started to get a little too repetitive. Or was it too frequent? Not sure. It's been quite some time since I played it last. At any rate, I think I started to get a little bored of it, but this may be the incentive I need to continue once I finish The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics.
Re: Don't Use Your Switch In Temperatures Exceeding 35C, Warns Nintendo
@Tao Texas also has central heating. I live in Texas about an hour southeast of Dallas.
Re: Metroid Dread's Second Free Update Is Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@abbyhitter Me, too! I watched a video of the full battle with the final boss and gave up after a few tries. I'll get back to trying to beat it some day, but I'm not in any hurry.
Re: Samantha Robertson Has Left Nintendo Of America After 11 Years
I've always found Treehouse presentations boring & way too long. After seeing portions of the first few presentations that they've done, I quit watching them altogether.
Re: Review: EarthBound - A Quirky, Cosmic Adventure Bound To Warm Your Heart
I first played Earthbound on Wii U VC. It has some charm & is quite funny, but it got boring after playing it for a few days. I eventually moved on to other games.
Re: Rumour: Chrono Trigger Sequel Chrono Cross Might Be Getting A Remaster
I was so excited for Chrono Cross & bought it when it first released but, other than the graphics & music, was disappointed with it. I ended up trading it in a couple of weeks later. I just couldn't get into it. I'm willing to give it another try, though.
Re: Playtonic Friends Presents Victory Heat Rally, A Throwback 'SuperScaler' Racer
I'm not feelin' it with this one.
Re: Red Wings: American Aces Is Flying Onto Switch 'Soon'
I'll pick it up at some point. I love me some plane games on Switch, even though I haven't finished a single one. In fact, most are still in my backlog.
Re: Frank And Drake Is An Intriguing 'Dual Narrative' Inspired By Frankenstein And Dracula
"It looks rather interesting...." We're going to have to disagree to agree.
Re: 'Disney Classic Games Collection' Adds Aladdin SNES And "All Versions" Of The Jungle Book
In my high-school/community college years, I owned the SNES version of Aladdin. I would get so mad at it when I kept dying repeatedly. Eventually, though, with enough perseverance I finally got really good at it & would breeze through it every time I played it.
Re: Oxenfree II Is Being Teased With New Signals 'Invading' The Original
I just recently replayed the first one. Love that game.
Re: Metal Gear-Style Retro Stealth 'Em Up 'UnMetal' Hits Switch At The End Of September
I haven't played either of the two NES Metal Gear games since I had an NES back in middle school/high school. I sure wish they'd make their way back to a Nintendo console some day.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 4th)
I took a break from BG2: Throne of Bhaal & Pillars of Eternity to play through both Axiom Verge 2 & Ori & the Will of the Wisps (which I finished a couple of days ago). Now I'm working through Jenny LeClue Detectivù.
Re: Nintendo Download: 12th August (North America)
Axiom Verge 2
Re: Review: Fire Tonight - Inspired By A Song, This Puzzler Is A '90s Nostalgia Trip
Devin reminds me of Shaggy, but without the beard.
Re: Community: What Was Your First Ever Nintendo Game?
My twin brother & I got an NES for Christmas 1987 when I was 12.
Along with SMB/Duck Hunt, we also got Wizards & Warriors. Took us all day to realize how to progress past the first level (i.e. go up, instead of left/right). Seems like we got one other game that day, too, but I can't remember.
Re: Nintendo Download: 29th July (North America)
I'll be getting Blaster Master Zero 3, although I still haven't played the 2nd one yet. It's been in my backlog since launch.
Re: Doctor Who: The Edge Of Reality Arrives In September Starring Jodie Whittaker And David Tennant
Last time I watched Dr Who was with the 5th doctor back in the late 80s or early 90s.
Re: Get Ready For Cris Tales With Its Gorgeous Opening Cinematic
I'm not feeling it with this one. I don't care for that art style at all.
Re: You Can Now Play Zelda: Breath Of The Wild In First-Person Thanks To This Newly Discovered Glitch
I'm not that into first person perspective games (with the notable exception of the Metroid Prime series). I prefer playing Skyrim in the 3rd person perspective.
Re: Little Nightmares II Has Just Become Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe's Fastest-Selling Game
Little Nightmares 2 is on my wish list, but I've had the 1st one for a couple of years now & still haven't played it yet.
Re: Random: The NSO Icon On The Switch Home Menu Is Driving Some Users Crazy
First world problems
Re: Mini Review: Arcade Archives Zero Team - A Long-Lost Coin-Op Relic That's Worth Unearthing
As long as what?
Re: Three Indie Publishers Team Up For Black Friday Switch eShop Sale
I picked up Dex about 2 or 3 days ago at 60% off.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 3rd)
Titan Quest for me.
Re: Review: Alwa's Legacy - One Of The Best Metroidvanias We've Seen On Switch So Far
I kept dying at the 3rd boss in Alwa's Awakening, so eventually moved on to other games. But I recently have been telling myself that I need to get back into it. But I'm working my way through Titan Quest right now, which seems like a pretty lengthy adventure, so it might be a while before I continue Alwa's Awakening.
Re: You Only Have One More Week To Download Nintendo's Jump Rope Challenge
Never downloaded it & still not interested in downloading it.
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th September (North America)
I plan on picking up 3D All Stars at some point, but not this month.
Re: Review: Adventures of Pip - An Interesting Social Message Undermind By Bland Action
I played & beat this game on Wii U. I quite enjoyed it & thought it was fun, although I don't remember too much about it.
Re: Switch Is Getting An All-New Wonder Boy Game In 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed & 100%ed Monster Boy, but I got stuck in Wonder Boy on Switch, & haven't ever gone back to it.
Re: QubicGames Is Giving Away 6 "Awesome" Nintendo Switch Games For Free - Offer Ends Today
I got Robonauts a while back when it was heavily discounted but I have no interest in any of those other games, even if they are free, so I'm gonna pass.
Re: Rumour: Is The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Taking To The Skies On Nintendo Switch?
Skyward Sword is a mediocre game — nothing great. But I'd still get it on Switch just because I like the Zelda franchise.