@The_Nintendo_Expat Thankies! I played the HECK out of Ridge Racer as they had it in the arcade in my town centre during my college years - but I never managed to play Rave Racer 😂 I shall make up for that next week!
Zelda 2 was my introduction to the series, back in about 1993. Baptism of fire and then some 😂 the only Zelda game I didn't instantly love was Twilight Princess, took too dang long to hit its stride.
They should have popped the Westernised and still by Hudonsoft version of Bomberman called, "Eric And The Floaters," on this collection. Still got my MSX cassette copy 😂
Played this solidly for five years. Still remember buying the Nintendo wifi dongle, and going on to the EU Nintendo forums for friend codes even though they said not to share them, and being online with a couple of random ladies who chatted about their cars. The only thing is, I had Drake the Mallard in my town, and he was THE BEST - never had him in any AC game since 🤣🤣
No "Faxanadu" on Ye Olde NES?? Sacrilege! ** scribbles in an edit number "75a" ** Faxanadu : dead good Zelda 2-esque game that out-Zelda 2's Zelda 2. Play it, ta.
Yep. That should do it. Also : this is a good list.
Tell ya what, I wouldn't mind a Link Between Worlds DEMAKE so it matches the Link To The Past style. A Chrono Trigger re-do I would happily lap up. If done well, natch.
@bluemage1989 Hi! Are you related to anyone in the Mushroom Kingdom because you seem like a fun guy! Anyways, there are about four or five games here my wizened old self might look in to! Cheers!
Watched the video yesterday (big fan of Kosmic) - and given how utterly and totally MANGLED the game looks toward the end, it's crazy that the SNES just carries on regardless and you can still actually play the thing 🤣
Excellent read. Haven't played the game myself yet (on my list tho), am a MASSIVE fan of Secret Of Mana 1, and I still remember, as a teen, being gutted when Super Play mag revealed to me that Seiken Densetsu 3 wouldn't be getting a Western translation 😂
Super GnG is my fave in the entire "series." And if the game infuriated you, look up and watch PJ's GDQ "All Weapons" run on the YouTube, 'tis a giggle, n'yes. I haven't played Resurrection yet, mind. Backlog is shocking, is what that is.
Oh how I remember getting Bubsy at launch for the SNES. If I had a time machine I would go back and slap myself for doing so. I will say, however, I did enjoy some of the music from the first game.
The Japanese boxart fer sure. Also, this is one game that, in a review, I'd give the soundtrack at least 11 out of 10. Yuzo Koshiro made that Sony sound chip absolutely SING.
Took me a short while to get used to the buttery smooth framerate, but it is night and day from the Switch 1 version, which I still loved to pieces, of course.
I take my Switch (now S2) to work when I'm on sleep shifts and have it play YT when I'm winding down, so I can still use my phone. Couldn't do that last night, could I 😂 still, glad they're on it.
Love the first one, was the third game I ever played on a Super Famicom back in 1992 (after Mario World and F-Zero), but never really played the others.
A nice bonus here would be some other console/handheld conversions and of course, the original arcade.
8 quid. So. If I drink TWO less pints over the next 10 times I go out, it's paid for itself. In all seriousness, I think a lot of the entire planet has got a bit silly with its opinions. Folk who are screaming "WAH UR MAD IF U BUY THIS" - not sure why you're doing that, let people assess what they're potentially wanting to buy and buy it if they want. I KNOW that the internet gives you a nice screen to hide behind so you can be a bit arsey and that, but just let folk spend what they want on what they want. If you feel the need to opine, do it WITHOUT attcking anyone who may have a difference of opinion to you. SIMPLE.
Gotta say, some of the comments in the live chat were utterly shameful when this showed (the usual Nintendo gone woke/DEI nonsense that unfortunately seems to pervade the air like a bad fart these days). I thought it looked bloody great, and I have a good friend who plays wheelchair basketball who will probably be absolutely stoked to see her favourite sport represented in videogame form.
I'll be playing Split/Second on the PC fer starters, as it's £1.89 on CD Keys atm. Not played it in years and for the cost of half a pint, I think I'll take a trip down memory lane with it.
It's Nintendo's "Achievement" button, instead of actual achievements, when YOU think you've done something worthy in-game, press the button and the console gives you a round of applause. Calling it.
I did like the bit where Shadow slams Sonic in to the floor, as Agent Smith did with Neo in The 3rd Matrix film. Was almost like Keanu getting his own back 😂
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Re: Mini Review: Arcade Archives 2 Rave Racer (Switch 2) - The Pure Spirit Of Ridge Racer, Finally On Home Console
@Pawsebutton @WiltonRoots thank ye!
Re: Mini Review: Arcade Archives 2 Rave Racer (Switch 2) - The Pure Spirit Of Ridge Racer, Finally On Home Console
@AmplifyMJ thank you! Luckily at this age everything still works so i can still enjoy gaming 😂
Re: Mini Review: Arcade Archives 2 Rave Racer (Switch 2) - The Pure Spirit Of Ridge Racer, Finally On Home Console
@The_Nintendo_Expat Thankies! I played the HECK out of Ridge Racer as they had it in the arcade in my town centre during my college years - but I never managed to play Rave Racer 😂 I shall make up for that next week!
Re: Mini Review: Arcade Archives 2 Rave Racer (Switch 2) - The Pure Spirit Of Ridge Racer, Finally On Home Console
Well, it's mah birthday on Wednesday (47, ugh) so I shall get this as a little birthday treat. For me.
Re: Anniversary: The Legend Of Zelda Turns 40 Today - How Did You First Play It?
Zelda 2 was my introduction to the series, back in about 1993. Baptism of fire and then some 😂 the only Zelda game I didn't instantly love was Twilight Princess, took too dang long to hit its stride.
Re: Super Bomberman Collection Gets A Surprise Shadow Drop On Switch 2
They should have popped the Westernised and still by Hudonsoft version of Bomberman called, "Eric And The Floaters," on this collection. Still got my MSX cassette copy 😂
Re: Zelda's Next Lego Set Might Have Been Leaked, Here's A First Look
No no no, this is wrong, Link should be rolling under Ganon's legs 🙄
Re: Poll: 20 Years After Settling On DS, Do You Still Play Animal Crossing: Wild World?
Played this solidly for five years. Still remember buying the Nintendo wifi dongle, and going on to the EU Nintendo forums for friend codes even though they said not to share them, and being online with a couple of random ladies who chatted about their cars. The only thing is, I had Drake the Mallard in my town, and he was THE BEST - never had him in any AC game since 🤣🤣
Re: Top 100 Nintendo Games, As Chosen By Nintendo Life & IGN
No "Faxanadu" on Ye Olde NES?? Sacrilege!
** scribbles in an edit number "75a" **
Faxanadu : dead good Zelda 2-esque game that out-Zelda 2's Zelda 2. Play it, ta.
Yep. That should do it. Also : this is a good list.
Re: Random: Steam's Brand New Game Console Sure Looks Awfully Familiar
Needs a Panasonic Q face plate, that.
Re: Site News: Nintendo Life Turns 20 Today!
20? "Blewdy 'ell," as that guy in Eternal Darkness says. Here's to 20 more, at which point I'll be in a care home! Woo-hoo!
Re: Zelda: A Link To The Past And Chrono Trigger Are "Ripe For Remakes", Says Analytics Firm
Tell ya what, I wouldn't mind a Link Between Worlds DEMAKE so it matches the Link To The Past style. A Chrono Trigger re-do I would happily lap up. If done well, natch.
Re: Community: 32 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
@bluemage1989 Hi! Are you related to anyone in the Mushroom Kingdom because you seem like a fun guy! Anyways, there are about four or five games here my wizened old self might look in to! Cheers!
Re: Poll: So, Did You Get Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 For Switch?
I would have, but a certain "car insurance renewal" thang reared its ugly head, that I forgot about 🙄 - so next month. maybe.
Re: Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels 'Minus World' Has Finally Been Found After Nearly 40 Years
Watched the video yesterday (big fan of Kosmic) - and given how utterly and totally MANGLED the game looks toward the end, it's crazy that the SNES just carries on regardless and you can still actually play the thing 🤣
Re: Feature: Get A Job - 30 Years On, Seiken Densetsu 3's Class System Is Still One Of The Best
Excellent read. Haven't played the game myself yet (on my list tho), am a MASSIVE fan of Secret Of Mana 1, and I still remember, as a teen, being gutted when Super Play mag revealed to me that Seiken Densetsu 3 wouldn't be getting a Western translation 😂
Re: Feature: Ghosts 'n Goblins Hit Arcades 40 Years Ago, And Its Recent Resurrection Is The Perfect Way To Celebrate
Super GnG is my fave in the entire "series." And if the game infuriated you, look up and watch PJ's GDQ "All Weapons" run on the YouTube, 'tis a giggle, n'yes. I haven't played Resurrection yet, mind. Backlog is shocking, is what that is.
Re: Review: Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection (Switch) - Limited Run Cleans Out The Kitty Litter
Oh how I remember getting Bubsy at launch for the SNES. If I had a time machine I would go back and slap myself for doing so. I will say, however, I did enjoy some of the music from the first game.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Super Adventure Island (SNES)
The Japanese boxart fer sure. Also, this is one game that, in a review, I'd give the soundtrack at least 11 out of 10. Yuzo Koshiro made that Sony sound chip absolutely SING.
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Controller - The Return Of The King
Waiting for a grey "Panasonic" branded variant to appear on the MyNintendo store, personally 😂
Re: Review: Savage Raven EDC Switch 2 Carry Case - A Sleek Alternative To Nintendo's Official Offering
@Joeynator3000 looks like a ceiling downlight 😂 [edit : just seen PJ's response further up 🤣 ayy i was correct]
Re: Review: The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Sublime Sequel, Now Sublimer
Took me a short while to get used to the buttery smooth framerate, but it is night and day from the Switch 1 version, which I still loved to pieces, of course.
Re: YouTube Is Working With Nintendo To Make Its App Available On Switch 2
I take my Switch (now S2) to work when I'm on sleep shifts and have it play YT when I'm winding down, so I can still use my phone. Couldn't do that last night, could I 😂 still, glad they're on it.
Re: Joe & Mac Retro Collection Kickstarter Reviving Three Prehistoric SNES Games
Love the first one, was the third game I ever played on a Super Famicom back in 1992 (after Mario World and F-Zero), but never really played the others.
A nice bonus here would be some other console/handheld conversions and of course, the original arcade.
Re: Video: "It's Actually...Really Good" - Our Hot 'Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour' Preview Take
8 quid. So. If I drink TWO less pints over the next 10 times I go out, it's paid for itself. In all seriousness, I think a lot of the entire planet has got a bit silly with its opinions. Folk who are screaming "WAH UR MAD IF U BUY THIS" - not sure why you're doing that, let people assess what they're potentially wanting to buy and buy it if they want. I KNOW that the internet gives you a nice screen to hide behind so you can be a bit arsey and that, but just let folk spend what they want on what they want. If you feel the need to opine, do it WITHOUT attcking anyone who may have a difference of opinion to you. SIMPLE.
Re: Hideki Kamiya On A 'Devil May Cry' Remake: "Of Course I'd Love To Do That"
Go one further. Do a Devil May Cry x Viewtiful Joe crossover.
Re: Gex Trilogy Lands June Release, Special Edition With Blow-Up Doll Revealed
<insert Rik Mayall gif here >
Re: Gex Trilogy Lands June Release, Special Edition With Blow-Up Doll Revealed
With a what now? I shall call her... Monica!
Re: Mario Kart's 3DS Album Races Onto Nintendo Music, Here's Every Song Included
The best Rainbow Road theme in existence right there. Lovely.
Re: Drag x Drive Puts The Rocket League Into Wheelchair Basketball
Gotta say, some of the comments in the live chat were utterly shameful when this showed (the usual Nintendo gone woke/DEI nonsense that unfortunately seems to pervade the air like a bad fart these days). I thought it looked bloody great, and I have a good friend who plays wheelchair basketball who will probably be absolutely stoked to see her favourite sport represented in videogame form.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Gets A New Trailer, But No Release Date
Those new four(?) legged enemies sorta looked like a cross between Space Pirates and the Mimics from Edge of Tomorrow. Mighty excited for this.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Removal Of Switch Online SNES Game
They've obviously removed it because they're lining up the VASTLY SUPERIOR Nintendo World Cup on the NES for NSO. No other football game required
Re: Talking Point: Where Should 'Luigi's Mansion 4' Take Place?
@GrailUK Gah, I was about to say the Roivas Mansion 😂 - maybe with portals to the time zones you visit in Eternal Darkness as well
Re: Nintendo Music Adds Classic Super Mario SNES Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
Where's the extra percussion variants of each of the pieces that change when you jump on Yoshi? Or have I missed them? 😂
Re: UK Charts: Black Ops 6 Fends Off A Wave Of Nintendo Hits
@ViewtifulCool just came here to suggest this 😂 two of my brothers bought it because of the price drop.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th January)
I'll be playing Split/Second on the PC fer starters, as it's £1.89 on CD Keys atm. Not played it in years and for the cost of half a pint, I think I'll take a trip down memory lane with it.
Re: Switch 2's Rumoured 'C' Button Isn't Actually A 'C' Button
It's Nintendo's "Achievement" button, instead of actual achievements, when YOU think you've done something worthy in-game, press the button and the console gives you a round of applause. Calling it.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
i like hwhat i saw, n'yes * twizzles moustache *
> sets aside the cash for one immediately
Re: Video: Let's Celebrate 10 Lovely Years Of Alex YouTube Videos
Heh, they're gonna make him do it 'til he's NINETY.
But srs, always a pleasure and usually a good chuckle to watch, long may it continue!
Re: Anniversary: 20 Years On, Metroid Prime 2 Represents The Franchise At Its Experimental Best
Great game but those RezBit enemies that shut down your suit can GTFO 🤣
Re: Anniversary: The Legend Of Zelda: The Minish Cap Turns 20 Today
Absolute stone cold classic, but Link to the Past is still my number 1.
Re: Random: Skull Kid "Clocks In" To Super Smash Bros. In This Awesome Fan-Made Trailer
Bahahaha, "Sticky end." Good one 😂
Re: Forget 'Switch 2', Nintendo Has Just Revealed An Official Alarm Clock
Hopefully the Metroid Prime Chozo Ghost muisic is one of the alarms because THAT tune would definitely get me outta bed.
Re: Talking Point: What Game Should Be 'Switch 2's 'Skyrim Moment'?
Lego City Undercover 2 : Undercover Harder
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Movie Trailer Finally Reveals Keanu Reeves' Shadow
I did like the bit where Shadow slams Sonic in to the floor, as Agent Smith did with Neo in The 3rd Matrix film. Was almost like Keanu getting his own back 😂
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
Wonder if there's another yet unrevealed game they're gonna have as a Christmas big hitter. Hmm.
Re: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Switch Series On Sale For A "Limited Time"
Well I guess I better pick up number 4 then.
Re: Horror Dev Bloober Team Says It's Working On A New Project For Nintendo Platforms
Project M. "M" for Mature game. Eternal Darkness remake confirmed!!!!1!!1
Re: Hands On: 'Hello Kitty Island Adventure' Was By Far Our Biggest Surprise Of Summer Game Fest
All we need now is Hello Kitty : Roller Rescue - Remastered and we're all good. That was a damn good game. Unexpectedly good.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Gets Four New Additions Today, Including Zelda, Metroid, And Perfect Dark
Don't forget to look up the cheat codes for Turok, peeps!