lightningbolt79

Feels like they just want to hide their Switch 1 version, which looks pretty poor on the demos. I'm glad people are enjoying this game, but it's just not for me. The tracks aren't particularly fun and the controls just don't suit me.

Glad some people are getting enjoyment out of it, but for me, it just doesn't play well. The controls and handling aren't great, the track design isn't particularly great (with some parts way too narrow to see what is going on), and the main gimmick isn't that interesting. I also really don't care for all the customisation options. It has the same flat feeling that the other Sonic Racing games have had. It also doesn't help that it really doesn't look great on the switch 2 currently.

If only Sonic Racing games were actually great games. Then this type of advert may feel appropriate. Sonic Racing games have always felt a bit flat to me. The Crossworld demo personally felt like it had poor controls, fairly slow races, and poorly designed tracks with parts that were too narrow to actually be able to see what was going on. Definitely sticking with Mario Kart World.

Something about this just doesn't feel amazing to play. Maybe I'm just too used to Mario Kart, but I just think this entire Sonic Racing series continues to be a worse version of Mario Kart. The controls and tracks are fine, but feel like they just aren't as good as the could be. And using the Switch 1 version for this was a mistake. Compared to Mario Kart World, this runs quite poorly really. Although, as the Switch 2 version isn't ready, there's not much they can do about that.

I may buy this in a sale, but Mario Kart World will continue to be my go to racing game. It is significantly better and just a lot more fun.

@wizzgamer or maybe you just have a different opinion to them? I am personally loving Mario Kart World and I'd say it's probably the most fun Mario Kart I've played!

@Scollurio the game doesn't force you to cruise around "looking stupid". You can basically ignore the free roam if you want, apart from wanting mirror mode, but even then, it isn't much and is basically just the mission mode from Mario Kart DS

So many overreactions to this. Most of the connection (intermissions are something different so I m not calling them that. I would have expected a news site to know the difference as well) tracks are genuinely fun and many of them have features that I've never seen in the standard tracks. And again, I think this is a tiny minority of players that are complaining and are acting like everyone agrees with them whilst most don't care.

@Oracles_fanboi what? In general, things are more expensive than they were before because of inflation, and especially considering what Trump is doing. Nintendo having higher prices than the original Switch is hardly crazy considering that came out nearly a decade ago now. And it's not like the prices are that ridiculous, especially when they've included a range of genuine improvements to the system.

Rather than acting like Nintendo has committed some major crime by pricing it at a fairly standard gaming industry price, you could just not buy it? That is possible.

@GooseLoose1 nope. The vast majority of complaints online are ridiculous, with some bordering on sexist and misogynist (I don't want to reveal why because that would be a spoiler for the game).

Obviously, the game will have some issues, but the amount of hate for a game that has sold well and has some very good reviews is ridiculous.

Most of the complaints about this game I've seen online are nothing to do with the gameplay. People post a video of the game out of context and claim it is an insult to the character (even if the thing that happens matches their character in the comics).

I have barely seen anyone even mention whether the gameplay and rest of the story is actually good or bad. Such a over-the-top reaction from certain people judging a game they clearly haven't even played.

@Thoughts Firstly, we have barely seen any of the game. Secondly, there clearly are some changes and there would have to be considering the Switch doesn't have the same features as the DS.

@Thoughts Not every franchise needs to go crazy reinventing itself every few years. Considering we haven't had a proper Layton game for years now, it's not as if the formula has been used too much recently anyway.

It's a shame it's delayed but considering how I never expected another Layton game at all, plus I'd rather games launch in the best possible state, I'm definitely not going to complain about it. Still looking forward to it. Loved the Layton games growing up!

I think it will just tell an original story, but obviously based on the Link, Zelda, Ganon story that has been played out so many times now in slightly different ways.

I do think Breath of the Wild would be a decent starting point. The main plot isn't actually that long, and you have a clear aim "meet the champions and defeat Colamity Canon" that could quite easily be adapted into a film, alongside some really nice looking locations.

@NintendoWife Couldn't disagree more, and the changing tracks is an addition that most people really like. It adds a bit of variety and helps showcase even more of the cities in the Tour tracks, plus a few changes in older courses that helps them feel a bit more unique.

Surprisingly, Bowser's Castle 3. I am normally not a big fan of these older Bowser's Castle, but this one has been updated to make it so much more fun. Overall, this is a really strong final wave, especially the Spiny Cup.

My ranking of these 8 would be:

1. Bowser's Castle 3
2. Rainbow Road
3. Rosalina's Ice World
4. DK Mountain
5. Madrid Drive
6. Rome Avanti
7. Piranha Plant Cove
8. Daisy Circuit

I really enjoy all these tracks, and would say these are some of the best Tour tracks! They are so much fun!

The new course is another great addition and all of the returning courses and really enjoyable.

Absolutely love this wave!

@LikelySatan and the use of "learnt" was correct in the other user's comment. Both learned and learnt are used in different versions of English.

@LikelySatan even at 4, you can teach a child lessons like they can't have everything they want. They might have a tantrum about it, but they'll get over it.

Looking forward to it!

It's clearly similar but there are still a lot of differences. Looks a lot better and the amount of detail really makes the game feel more alive.

However, in general, how far can you get away from the New series for a 2D Mario platforming game? For this genre, there's not that much you can change.

Not much for me. The new Super Mario Bros game looks fun, and news about the MK8 DLC and Splatoon Splatfests is always welcome, but nothing else really interested me.

However, I am happy a lot of other people are looking forward to all the games mentioned!

@samuelvictor

You uninstalled the DLC because the tracks were basic? Seriously?

You know what would be more lazy? Not having DLC at all, but including an extra 48 tracks with extra characters for just over £22 is hardly lazy.

Yes, they might be less detailed, but that doesn't make them lazy.

Really wish the world would move on from "I don't like it so it has to be lazy".

Personally, how much fun I had with them is what matters, and I had just as much fun with wave 1 as I did with wave 4.

@samuelvictor

What? They are doing what they've been doing since the start of the DLC - adding retro tracks that have appeared in Tour with a few changes, alongside a "new" track that was almost certianly designed for Tour, but often appears in the DLC first due to timings.

I personally love all the DLC, but they haven't changed their approach.

Looks like a fun track, plus the new characters are a very nice addition. I do wish we got infomation on a few more courses in this wave, but still happy with what we got.

12 out of 17! Surprised considering I haven't played that many Zelda games!

@Astral-Grain it is extremely simple but it is meant to be. It is a game that the entire family can easily play and have some fun with.

Really loved the dungeons in Tears of the Kingdom. Whilst I enjoyed the Breath of the Wild ones, I had no idea which one is which after I finished playing. Thankfully, this will not be the case with TotK.

I think TotK does a brilliant job at mixing the new open world with the classic style of dungeon, making some interesting temples that are engaging and with some bosses that are fun to battle.

I don't think classic style dungeons will be gone forever, but I don't think they would have worked here and that is ok. Also, this new style of dungeon is shorter than many of the previous ones which for me, is a massive advantage. I have a tendency to get a bit bored of some of the classic style ones as they just go on for way too long haha.

@Chaotic_Neutral you know it is possible to not buy a game, right? Nintendo isn't forcing you to "buy the same game again".

@Chaotic_Neutral
Maybe because people don't agree with you? Not everyone has the same opinion that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is predatory. Personally, I think it is an extremely good deal considering how good MK8 is, plus how many tracks the booster DLC contains.

Can't see this selling well. It hasn't been received well already which is never a good sign, plus it seems to be quite a niche audience. Who is that desperate to play PS5 games on a smaller device within their own home, especially at the price this will likely be?

45 hours... which doesn't appear to be an option on that poorly designed poll...

It really isn't difficult to play without paying. Haven't spent a penny on it yet have absolutely tons of characters, karts, and gliders. Maybe people just need to not let their children spend so much money, and adults learn that you don't need to buy everything a game tells you is available.

Felt this way about A Fixed Device. Not a clue how that was meant to be done, but sticking everything together and using the Ultra hand and Recall worked which meant I didn't have to give up with it.

As with most things in TotK, the shrines are a clear improvement on what was created in BotW

@MeloMan When it is a buy or rent, it is normally available on all of the stores e.g. Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube TV and Movies etc.

Universal owns NOW in the UK and Peacock in the US so I assume it will end up there at some point.

@UltimateOtaku91 Films come out on streaming much quicker than they used to. If you wait a few months, the price normally falls to a more reasonal amount.

@JoeSooper You are salty that millions of people are loving the Zelda franchise more than ever so you make up nonsense about the game being a copy and paste?

@Martijn87 That just isn't true. Plenty of big games get lower scores. It got a 10/10 score because they thought it was a 10/10 game, which they are allowed to think.

@Martijn87 People are allowed to dislike the game, but there are too many people acting as if people are wrong for thinking it is the best game ever

@Martijn87

Or maybe they just disagree with you? I personally think it is the best game I've played, but according to people like you, I'm wrong in thinking so.

Well deserved. Probably would already say it's my favourite game ever. Just so much fun and so much to explore. I've already played for hours yet feels like I've only just scratched the surface.

Already ordered. Thankfully just had enough points. There's barely anything I want to spend my points on so something like this is pretty good.

@Nintendo4Sonic Didn't realise you had the one and only correct opinion.

You do realise it is possible for people to like something more than you do? I'm personally loving Tears of the Kingdom and would say it is likely going to be my favourite ever game.

@Cashews

Just to be clear, it seems you have intrepreted those figures incorrectly, or worded your comment in a poor way.

Sony does have greated revenue from PS, but that doesn't mean Xbox has a tiny revenue.

@Cashews

Can I see the source for those figures, because if they are the figures I think they are, you are interpreting them incorrectly.

@Cashews

I think MS is more likely to be sticking around because Xbox makes MS a lot of money, with revenue increasing in most areas of its gaming business recently. Why on Earth would Microsoft not stick around when Xbox continues to make them so much money?

@Chaotic_Neutral

I've got a lot of them. Too many to be bothered to go and count. I have enough that I always have at least one characters, kart, and glider in the top ranking for each course.

@Yosher

I have never spent a single penny on this game and have tons of the characters, karts, and gliders. You can very easily ignore the paid aspects of the game and have a good time with it.

@JakedaArbok

It really isn't difficult to get a lot of in-game currency. I am frequently able to buy at least one mii suit or character per tour.

Very happy with the game. Haven't spent a penny but don't feel like I'm missing out, and certainly doesn't feel like a 2nd job.