I picked it up for my wife and we found the core game very underwhelming. There wasn’t enough side content (mini-games, challenges, unlockables, etc) to keep us coming back for more than a couple play sessions. Wound up displaying the amiibos and throwing the game onto the shelf to collect dust.
restocks are always good, even if I don't need them. I wish they would do a restock of Mega Yarn Yoshi though, that is the only North American "figure" I'm missing and I don't want to pay eBay prices for it
There is about a 6 month period between mid-October and mid-March where my wife asks me to not buy new games because of Christmas and my birthday in March. I'm hoping I will be able to pick it up after Christmas though
I wound up grabbing a SNES classic earlier in the week (and didn't pay outrageous eBay pricing lol) so I have been playing games on that. I know most of the games are on NSO but I like the novelty of it
I'm tempted, just to grab Transformers. this bundle is cheaper on the Canadian eshop than buying Transformers on it's own (and I can't justify buying Transformers at full priced based on the mediocre reviews...)
I will get this, probably not day one though. I played this on PC back in the day and was disappointed at the original ending. I’m glad they’re (eventually) adding in the expanded content
I think I have most of the virtual console titles that I was planning to grab, but there are a couple of retail titles I want to grab before it shuts down as this will no doubt drive the prices of the harder to find retail titles even higher.
it's higher than I was expecting, but the 4 people on my family plan all have animal crossing, so having the paid dlc included as part of it is enough to justify the price, at least for the first year. hopefully by the time the renewal comes around the N64 and genesis game libraries will be expanded enough to justify maintaining it
To be honest this was my favourite feature of the 3DS. Between my already low street pass numbers drying up and the ending of retailer “buffering” I stopped carrying mine with me.
I was hoping this would be coming at some point, but I expected this during a LoZ themed direct. The right joy-con swordplay control scheme might take some getting used to...
I enjoyed the True Crime:Streets of L.A. so hopefully that will get a remake, but only if they keep Snoop Dog as a completion reward (and not hide it behind a paywall).
The only one I was missing was the Arcade Classics Collection. At 75% off I figured it would be worth picking up for the couple that I had an interest in trying...
I did end up grabbing it. What I’ve played so far is definitely clunky enough I doubt I will play it all the way through. I would have preferred to see this offered as part of the Switch Online NES app. Having said that at $6 I’m not out much for trying it....
for what it's worth, these work on the PC version as well. I only know because I opted for the physical Switch version on the Kickstarter campaign and got the PC version as part of the "sorry for the delay" bonus...
I will probably pick up need for speed after Christmas since my wife puts me under embargo every year starting mid October. Same for game and watch so hopefully there will be a restock in the new year...
I will eventually. I’m under my yearly pre-Christmas purchasing embargo so I will have to wait until that’s over. Turns out my wife gets annoyed if I purchase the games she knows I would like as gifts.
I will try and catch some of it. if nothing else for the free copy of watch dogs 2.
I wouldn't object to some remasters of older games, specifically the Prince of Persia games (the trilogy and later since I enjoyed all of them for what the were), Beyond Good and Evil, and the Raving Rabbid games since my wife enjoyed the Wii era ones.
I do have fond memories of DKC, I'm glad that it's finally coming to the Switch. Also, I didn't realize that The Immortal had a NES release. I was only aware of the PC version...
My wife had randomly picked up a few packs back in the day and is now regretting not getting more. Personally I was hoping they would do reprints but oh well.
My only issue so far is the lock-on mechanics for puzzle solving. I find the camera angle makes it finicky to position compared to the over the shoulder POV of the mainline games...
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Re: Feature: 10 Years On, Is Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival Really That Bad?
I picked it up for my wife and we found the core game very underwhelming. There wasn’t enough side content (mini-games, challenges, unlockables, etc) to keep us coming back for more than a couple play sessions. Wound up displaying the amiibos and throwing the game onto the shelf to collect dust.
Re: Get Ready For Okami's Sequel With This Bargain eShop Sale
@Chibi_Manny I was curious about that too. I kind of hope this gets ported to the Switch while they're at it
Re: Talking Point: Pokémon Presents Predictions - What Are You Expecting?
I hope they announce Magikarp Jump HD for the switch.
Re: Nintendo Restocks Multiple Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo (US)
restocks are always good, even if I don't need them. I wish they would do a restock of Mega Yarn Yoshi though, that is the only North American "figure" I'm missing and I don't want to pay eBay prices for it
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario RPG On Switch?
There is about a 6 month period between mid-October and mid-March where my wife asks me to not buy new games because of Christmas and my birthday in March. I'm hoping I will be able to pick it up after Christmas though
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 29th)
I wound up grabbing a SNES classic earlier in the week (and didn't pay outrageous eBay pricing lol) so I have been playing games on that. I know most of the games are on NSO but I like the novelty of it
Re: Outright Games Releases 'Hasbro Kids Bundle' Today With All Profits Going To UNICEF
I'm tempted, just to grab Transformers. this bundle is cheaper on the Canadian eshop than buying Transformers on it's own (and I can't justify buying Transformers at full priced based on the mediocre reviews...)
Re: Aspyr Is Bringing Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic II To Switch This June
I will get this, probably not day one though. I played this on PC back in the day and was disappointed at the original ending. I’m glad they’re (eventually) adding in the expanded content
Re: Feature: Will These 10 Classic Western RPGs Ever Come To Switch?
I’m not sure if this qualifies as an RPG or not but I would like to see a port of Jade Empire, even though that is very unlikely
Re: Poll: The End Is Coming, But How Much Will You Miss The Wii U And 3DS eShop?
I think I have most of the virtual console titles that I was planning to grab, but there are a couple of retail titles I want to grab before it shuts down as this will no doubt drive the prices of the harder to find retail titles even higher.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Of The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Price?
it's higher than I was expecting, but the 4 people on my family plan all have animal crossing, so having the paid dlc included as part of it is enough to justify the price, at least for the first year. hopefully by the time the renewal comes around the N64 and genesis game libraries will be expanded enough to justify maintaining it
Re: Random: An Eager 3DS StreetPass Fan Spent A Day In New York, Got Zero Hits
To be honest this was my favourite feature of the 3DS. Between my already low street pass numbers drying up and the ending of retailer “buffering” I stopped carrying mine with me.
Re: Fatal Frame: Maiden Of Black Water Jumps From Wii U To Switch And, Surprisingly, Other Platforms
I was tempted recently to buy it on the Wii U, so I’m glad I haven’t yet. It will be interesting to see how well it translates to modern systems.
Re: Super Bomberman R Online Makes The Leap From Stadia To Switch Next Week
I will give it a try, could be entertaining
Re: Mistwalker Boss Not Interested In Reviving Studio's Older Games
As much as I would enjoy replaying this with improved graphics I respect and appreciate his desire to focus on new projects
Re: Poll: Which amiibo Arrived On Your Doorstep Today, Then?
I’m picking up the smash ones later today. The monster hunter ones will be next week, the local store I get them from haven’t received them yet.
Re: Here's A Better Look At Monster Hunter Stories 2's amiibo Figures, US Store Exclusivity Revealed
I will grab the Amiibos for sure. Not sure if I will get the game on release date or not.
Re: Diablo II: Resurrected Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch This Year
I’ve played through it several times on PC but I will double dip.
Re: Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Hits Switch This July Alongside Themed Joy-Con
I was hoping this would be coming at some point, but I expected this during a LoZ themed direct. The right joy-con swordplay control scheme might take some getting used to...
Re: Get Ready For More Remasters From Activision Blizzard In 2021
I enjoyed the True Crime:Streets of L.A. so hopefully that will get a remake, but only if they keep Snoop Dog as a completion reward (and not hide it behind a paywall).
Re: Nintendo's Paper Mario Series Is Now 20 Years Old
This is actually one of my favorite N64 games, and I have fond memories playing this one on my cousin's N64.
Re: Animal Crossing's Sanrio amiibo Cards Are Making A Comeback This March
@Cynas I was curious if Canada was going to be included.
Re: Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Is Coming To Switch With DLC Included
I have the original version on PC but never got around to playing it. I’m probably going to grab this for the switch because I’ve heard good things.
Re: Konami's Anniversary Collections On The Switch eShop Are Currently 75% Off (US)
The only one I was missing was the Arcade Classics Collection. At 75% off I figured it would be worth picking up for the couple that I had an interest in trying...
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th December (North America)
It’s too bad the bit trip games didn’t come in a bundle...
Re: Review: Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light - We've Come A Long Way In 30 Years
I did end up grabbing it. What I’ve played so far is definitely clunky enough I doubt I will play it all the way through. I would have preferred to see this offered as part of the Switch Online NES app. Having said that at $6 I’m not out much for trying it....
Re: PlatinumGames Releases A Demo For The Wonderful 101: Remastered, And You Can Play As Wonder-Bayonetta
for what it's worth, these work on the PC version as well. I only know because I opted for the physical Switch version on the Kickstarter campaign and got the PC version as part of the "sorry for the delay" bonus...
Re: Poll: Are You Getting Any Of These New Nintendo Switch Releases?
I will probably pick up need for speed after Christmas since my wife puts me under embargo every year starting mid October. Same for game and watch so hopefully there will be a restock in the new year...
Re: Abzu Is Just $1.99 On The Switch eShop, That's 90% Off
for that price I'm going to give it a go
Re: Scott Pilgrim VS. The World: The Game – Complete Edition Rated By PEGI
I plan to get this. I never had the chance to play it when it origionaly came out.
Re: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Isn't Coming To Switch After All
That's disappointing, I would have gotten this one. Having said that it's not terribly surprising though...
Re: The Original Fire Emblem Is Coming To The West For The First Time Ever On Switch
I’ve preordered it. Figured for that price it would be worth trying. Annoying they decided to make it a limited time run though
Re: Where To Pre-Order Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity On Nintendo Switch
I will eventually. I’m under my yearly pre-Christmas purchasing embargo so I will have to wait until that’s over. Turns out my wife gets annoyed if I purchase the games she knows I would like as gifts.
Re: The Man Behind Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Is Working On A Follow-Up, But There's A Catch
I had the original on the Wii and enjoyed it. I kind of regret selling it because it’s something I wouldn’t mind going back to now.
Re: Bomberman, Travis Touchdown, Creeper And More Join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate As Mii Fighter Costumes
I will probably grab the bomberman and Travis Touchdown outfits.
Re: Duke It Out In Kirby Fighters 2, Now Available On The Nintendo Switch
I will probably grab this at some point. Got way too many games right now to give it the attention it deserves
Re: Scott Pilgrim VS. The World: The Game – Complete Edition Announced For Switch
By the time I realized this game existed it was already off the market place, so I'm looking forward to grabbing this version.
Re: Commander Keen In Keen Dreams Comes To Switch Again, This Time With New Levels
I had both the PC version and grabbed the switch one while on sale for nostalgia purposes.
It’s disappointing there isn’t an upgrade path for those who already have it...
Re: Reminder: Ubisoft Forward Airs Today - An "E3-Style" Showcase Featuring News, Reveals And Much More
I will try and catch some of it. if nothing else for the free copy of watch dogs 2.
I wouldn't object to some remasters of older games, specifically the Prince of Persia games (the trilogy and later since I enjoyed all of them for what the were), Beyond Good and Evil, and the Raving Rabbid games since my wife enjoyed the Wii era ones.
Re: Donkey Kong Country Swings Onto The Switch Online SNES Library Next Week
I do have fond memories of DKC, I'm glad that it's finally coming to the Switch. Also, I didn't realize that The Immortal had a NES release. I was only aware of the PC version...
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (June 20th)
I’m probably going to alternate between
Xenoblade Chronicles and animal crossing new horizons
Re: Nintendo Just Launched A New Game And You Can Download It For Free Right Now
Just got it. Not sure if I’ll ever play it but I can’t argue with the price.
Re: Video: Watch Luigi Pull The Master Sword In The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
I had to read the 2nd one twice...I thought it said Groose (from Skyward Sword) at first
Re: Star Wars Episode I: Racer Is No Longer Speeding Onto The Nintendo Switch Today
I'm kind of disappointed, but oh well... I will grab it when it does come available...
Re: Soapbox: Switch Really Needs Games Like Excitebike 64, Wave Race, 1080° Snowboarding And, Yes, F-Zero
I wish they would bring the Wii era excite games forward. I enjoyed them back in the day...
Re: Burnout Paradise Remastered Speeds Onto Switch This June, But It's Pretty Pricey
At that price I will probably wait for a sale
Re: Unlock A Special Ring Fit Adventure Theme In Tetris 99's 12th Maximus Cup
I will probably do this, I've been looking for an excuse to dive back into Tetris 99
Re: Video: Animal Crossing amiibo Are Selling For More Than The Game Itself
My wife had randomly picked up a few packs back in the day and is now regretting not getting more. Personally I was hoping they would do reprints but oh well.
Re: Review: Darksiders Genesis - Thrillingly Visceral Action Tempered Slightly By Performance Woes
My only issue so far is the lock-on mechanics for puzzle solving. I find the camera angle makes it finicky to position compared to the over the shoulder POV of the mainline games...
Re: Wonderful 101 Confirmed For Switch, But There's A Catch
I decided to grab it. Figured it was worth double dipping.