Our long lost brother Jon just did a great video on this a couple weeks ago. It’s honestly insane that this sorts of crap is allowed to flood the eshop. They HAVE to fix this for Switch 2.
This is one of those series that should just have update dlc… they don’t seem to ever fix the issues that carry over game to game and just add slight variations and new bad musac. That all said it’s a pretty fun way to work out!
This all got me to jump back in, after not really giving my much of a chance. It’s such a great, complete game now! Having a blast with it though wish there were more players….
@the_beaver oh interesting so transferring to internal really made a difference??
I’m playing physical version and it really hasn’t been an issue for me…(tho frame rate in Links Awakening didn’t bother me at all either- I did notice it) so I wonder if physical version is even smoother?
Performance issues didn’t bother me in the slightest in Links Awakening so I don’t think I’ll be bothered here! 24hrs to go! Curious what they’re gonna be doing at the Nintendo store!
Nice idea. I’ve been using Duolingo and definitely need more inputs to further my learnings. Though taking a class would probably be best this looks like a fun way to pick up some more words at least!
Just checked it out last night and got hooked! Really compelling and unique. Not sure if I want to devote the 50 or so hours to conquer it tho, when I have Octopath 2, Advance Wars, Hallow Knight, Pikmin 4, Eiyuden Chronicles, Persona 5 that I still want to play before switch 2. And I still need to beat Paper Mario and Sea of Stars 😅
@Kang81 true maybe they don’t need the remake treatment heh. It’s awesome we’ll be able to play the full series on Switch now!
Also, at first I was bummed about the Jan date, then realized it makes total sense to drop early next year. Will be nice to help hold us over until Switch 2 drops likely in March??
The animation was awesome! Like a cartoon. Definitely looking forward to checking it out. Will have to see if I can beat Zelda in time for launch day tho. Pretty great holiday sequence between Zelda in Sept, Mario Party in Oct and this in Nov!
I will never be ok with Fortnight. It’s the epitome of capitalism, uninspired conquest and unchecked corporate greed in video game form. And it sucks that so many people devote so much time to it , limiting their gaming experience instead of trying out any of the hundreds of other better options. And somehow Epic still lays off staff despite the millions it makes each month. How about spread that money to their other studios to keep them going instead….
@-wc- ah thanks for clarifying! I actually didn’t mean to say you were being anything other than that but when I went back and read the previous comments I noticed others were already discussing so get I should admit my lack of diligence haha
@Bratwurst35 ah yea I hear that! It’s moreso that only being able to manually save adds a level of intensity to games that I like. And makes reaching a save point crucial. Especially for games like metroidvanias or survival horrors. Even prefer it in rpgs.
@JohnnyWarbux growing up in that era myself. I truly appreciate this perspective! Of course it’s not great when publishers rush unfinished games, but in the bright side— they most always fix them.
At first I was thinking I’d definitely be changing them to Japanese or another language, but switched back to English and absolutely love them. A bit cheesy sure, but overall feel they add so much to the experience!
So awesome! Can’t wait to play it. Kinda a bummer Nlife is lowering the metacritic potential compared to other reviews! Somewhat surprised there, but 9 is still… wonderful:)
I’d rather a monthly or quarterly. Love getting my game informer each (most?) months. Nice to have something tangible and something to look forward to in ye ol mail box each month
Thought it was sad that this wasn’t mentioned in any of the Direct recaps I watched. Shoulda had more buzz for sure. I really liked the first one but to be honest didn’t have the patience for the difficulty and really didn’t want to restart battles after losing ha. I’m too old to spend an hour+ on 1 battle! So not sure I’ll get this one. Glad it’s good tho!
Ok, nerdy question here. Wonder if anyone has any thoughts on! If you get the digital bundle, will you have 2 separate icons in your library or 1 for both? Guessing the physical cart will be just 1 icon rather than 2. It’s silly but even tho I prefer physical for major 1st party releases (guess this isn’t technically major anyway lol) I’m just thinking about how I’d rather see each game on its own in my library rather than 1+2 together and 3 and 4 on their own.
Thanks for the interview NL/Kate! I of course agree that real world experiences are the most important. But in a realm so overly saturated with insensitive disconnect, we could use all the entertainment media we can pushing a caregiver narrative. I never thought I could be a real caregiver, then when my partner got ill, I rose to the occasion. And now know what it means to truly show up for someone. Happy that this sort of game can help normalize death and loss and illness, and hopefully inspire people to want to be there for others.
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Re: Unpacking Dev Says Nintendo "Hasn't Responded" To Reports Of Copycat Games
Our long lost brother Jon just did a great video on this a couple weeks ago. It’s honestly insane that this sorts of crap is allowed to flood the eshop. They HAVE to fix this for Switch 2.
Re: Free 'Fitness Boxing 3' Demo Jabs Its Way Onto The Switch eShop
Ah that’s good to know! Yea there are just a lot of QOL adjustment they could/should make.
Re: Free 'Fitness Boxing 3' Demo Jabs Its Way Onto The Switch eShop
This is one of those series that should just have update dlc… they don’t seem to ever fix the issues that carry over game to game and just add slight variations and new bad musac. That all said it’s a pretty fun way to work out!
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Xenoblade Chronicles X For Switch?
Would love to, but just like the rest of the series— too long for me ://
Re: F-Zero 99 Updated To Version 1.5.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I wish I never put it down after it first came out! I just started really giving it a go this month and have been loving it so much.
Re: F-Zero 99 Update (Version 1.5.0) Adds Five New Tracks, Satellaview Content And Much More
This all got me to jump back in, after not really giving my much of a chance. It’s such a great, complete game now! Having a blast with it though wish there were more players….
Re: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Frame Rate Is "Even Worse" Than Link's Awakening
@Not_Soos I agree completely! Might be bc I also exclusively game on switch on a 24” monitor or handheld as well…. Not an issue for me!
Re: Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom's Frame Rate Is "Even Worse" Than Link's Awakening
@the_beaver oh interesting so transferring to internal really made a difference??
I’m playing physical version and it really hasn’t been an issue for me…(tho frame rate in Links Awakening didn’t bother me at all either- I did notice it) so I wonder if physical version is even smoother?
Re: Review: The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom (Switch) - A Bold Blend Of Old & New That Ranks With The Series' Best
Performance issues didn’t bother me in the slightest in Links Awakening so I don’t think I’ll be bothered here! 24hrs to go! Curious what they’re gonna be doing at the Nintendo store!
Re: 'Shashingo: Learn Japanese With Photography' Snaps Up September Release Date On Switch
Nice idea. I’ve been using Duolingo and definitely need more inputs to further my learnings. Though taking a class would probably be best this looks like a fun way to pick up some more words at least!
Re: Review: Thank Goodness You're Here! (Switch) - A Face-Achingly Funny British Romp
I love British humor tho still imagine I won’t get the majority of the jokes— still buying!
Re: New Switch Game Trial Now Available To Subscribers (North America)
Just checked it out last night and got hooked! Really compelling and unique. Not sure if I want to devote the 50 or so hours to conquer it tho, when I have Octopath 2, Advance Wars, Hallow Knight, Pikmin 4, Eiyuden Chronicles, Persona 5 that I still want to play before switch 2. And I still need to beat Paper Mario and Sea of Stars 😅
Re: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Swings Onto Switch Next Year
@Kang81 true maybe they don’t need the remake treatment heh. It’s awesome we’ll be able to play the full series on Switch now!
Also, at first I was bummed about the Jan date, then realized it makes total sense to drop early next year. Will be nice to help hold us over until Switch 2 drops likely in March??
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Gets Four New Additions Today, Including Zelda, Metroid, And Perfect Dark
Best expansion drop yet??
Re: 'Super Mario Party Jamboree' Rolls Onto Switch This October
Koopathlon mode looks fantastically chaotic!
Re: We're Getting A Brand New 'Mario & Luigi' RPG This November
The animation was awesome! Like a cartoon. Definitely looking forward to checking it out. Will have to see if I can beat Zelda in time for launch day tho. Pretty great holiday sequence between Zelda in Sept, Mario Party in Oct and this in Nov!
Re: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Swings Onto Switch Next Year
Woulda loved a new entry or if a remake, a remake of Country 1 but will be cool to revisit this. Its been years and I do remember loving it
Re: New 2D Adventure 'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom' Announced For This September
This looks so fun. Let Zelda cook!
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Confirmed, Launching 2025
Yes. WOW. Great direct considering the life of the switch and where we’re at. Thinking this will have to be a dual system release!!!
Re: Hands On: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Is Much More Than A Pretty Picture
Awesome sounds great!! And glad to hear 1 and 2 are also coming! Never played any of them except XI so time to dive in!
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo Needs More Characters Like Paper Mario's Vivian
@nessisonett this.
And yes representation matters. To all those who are questioning
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door?
First time playing, I freaking love it. Only in chapter 2 but if it keeps up like this it’s a definite 10/10 for me
Re: Random: Fan Recreates Iconic Paper Mario: TTYD Boss Battle In Glorious Stop-Motion
Epic devotion! Really great work. I love this game so much
Re: The Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Box Art Has Been Revealed
@rjejr nope I think you’re totally right. It’s totally weird.
Re: LEGO Fortnite Is Under Fire For Brand New 'Kits'
I will never be ok with Fortnight. It’s the epitome of capitalism, uninspired conquest and unchecked corporate greed in video game form. And it sucks that so many people devote so much time to it , limiting their gaming experience instead of trying out any of the hundreds of other better options. And somehow Epic still lays off staff despite the millions it makes each month. How about spread that money to their other studios to keep them going instead….
Re: Review: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered (Switch) - The Best Way To Rediscover A Gaming Idol
@-wc- ah thanks for clarifying! I actually didn’t mean to say you were being anything other than that but when I went back and read the previous comments I noticed others were already discussing so get I should admit my lack of diligence haha
Re: Review: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered (Switch) - The Best Way To Rediscover A Gaming Idol
@-wc- ok I’m totally busted! I wrote my original comment before reading the comments :// thanks for still indulging! Haha
Re: Review: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered (Switch) - The Best Way To Rediscover A Gaming Idol
@-wc- right on! Glad you concur ha. But yea you make a good point for games like BOTW. Death can be very random and sudden in some games…..
Re: Review: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered (Switch) - The Best Way To Rediscover A Gaming Idol
@Bratwurst35 ah yea I hear that! It’s moreso that only being able to manually save adds a level of intensity to games that I like. And makes reaching a save point crucial. Especially for games like metroidvanias or survival horrors. Even prefer it in rpgs.
Re: Review: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered (Switch) - The Best Way To Rediscover A Gaming Idol
Am I the only one who still prefers manual saves?
Re: Super Mario RPG Version 1.0.1 Released, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@JohnnyWarbux growing up in that era myself. I truly appreciate this perspective! Of course it’s not great when publishers rush unfinished games, but in the bright side— they most always fix them.
Re: Fortnite's Dev Really Wants A Crossover With Nintendo But Hasn't Had Any Luck
Please no, don’t ever do it
Re: Xbox Reiterates Interest In Bringing Game Pass To "Every Screen" Including Nintendo Platforms
Would not subscribe
Re: Random: People Actually Love The Talking Flowers In Super Mario Bros. Wonder
At first I was thinking I’d definitely be changing them to Japanese or another language, but switched back to English and absolutely love them. A bit cheesy sure, but overall feel they add so much to the experience!
Re: Review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder - The Best 2D Mario Since The Super NES
So awesome! Can’t wait to play it. Kinda a bummer Nlife is lowering the metacritic potential compared to other reviews! Somewhat surprised there, but 9 is still… wonderful:)
Re: Former Switch Player Magazine Maker Announces Premium Publication 'Ninsight'
I’d rather a monthly or quarterly. Love getting my game informer each (most?) months. Nice to have something tangible and something to look forward to in ye ol mail box each month
Re: Review: Wargroove 2 - A Must-Play Tactical RPG And A Worthy Successor To Advance Wars
Thought it was sad that this wasn’t mentioned in any of the Direct recaps I watched. Shoulda had more buzz for sure. I really liked the first one but to be honest didn’t have the patience for the difficulty and really didn’t want to restart battles after losing ha. I’m too old to spend an hour+ on 1 battle! So not sure I’ll get this one. Glad it’s good tho!
Re: Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope Dev Is "Not Worried" About Game's Initial Sales
Like others said, I think everyones learned Ubisoft’s ways! We know it’s going to be 50-75% off before long…
For me, I honestly wasn’t as into the idea of free movement. Love some grid based battlin’
Re: Pokémon GO Developer Niantic Axes Two AR Games And Lays Off 230 Employees
Wow, the billions they’re making off Pokémon isnt enough to float the other teams and projects huh. How stupid. Love capitalist greed!
Re: Batman Arkham Trilogy For Switch Only Includes One Title On The Game Cartridge
@Sisilly_G ahh so good to know about the multiple launchers. I was curious what would happen w the Pikmin 1+2 bundle…
Re: Where To Buy Pikmin 1 + 2 On Switch - Physical Release And Digital Discounts
@JohnnyMind yea that would make sense! Fingers crossed heh
Re: Where To Buy Pikmin 1 + 2 On Switch - Physical Release And Digital Discounts
Ok, nerdy question here. Wonder if anyone has any thoughts on! If you get the digital bundle, will you have 2 separate icons in your library or 1 for both? Guessing the physical cart will be just 1 icon rather than 2. It’s silly but even tho I prefer physical for major 1st party releases (guess this isn’t technically major anyway lol) I’m just thinking about how I’d rather see each game on its own in my library rather than 1+2 together and 3 and 4 on their own.
Re: Physical Edition On The Way For Alien Oceanography Game, 'In Other Waters'
It is a bit boring, in a beautiful way
Re: Feature: How 'Wayward Strand' Fights Misconceptions To Give Elderly Characters Agency And Dignity
Thanks for the interview NL/Kate! I of course agree that real world experiences are the most important. But in a realm so overly saturated with insensitive disconnect, we could use all the entertainment media we can pushing a caregiver narrative. I never thought I could be a real caregiver, then when my partner got ill, I rose to the occasion. And now know what it means to truly show up for someone. Happy that this sort of game can help normalize death and loss and illness, and hopefully inspire people to want to be there for others.
Re: Mario Strikers: Battle League Will Be Supported With Free Post-Launch Updates
I miss the good ol unlockable character!
And wish they were all there at launch.
That said, definitely get the point above!
Re: Jack Move Is A Cyberpunk RPG With Traditional Turn-Based Mechanics
Looks cool,, but not quite there?!
Re: Ice Lollies And Topless Hunks Make For A Potent Combination In 'Freezer Pops'
@Diogmites I had to log back into my account just to say this might be one of the “best comments ever” haha amazing
Re: Daemon X Machina Creators Announce Survival Game 'Deadcraft', Coming To Switch In May
This looks and sounds worse than DxM…. Dag
Re: Cloud Gardens Is A Chilled Out Nature Sim That's Out Soon On Switch
Very intriguing ~~~
Re: Physical-Only Switch Title 'Demon Throttle' Opens A Second Chance Preorder
Loved Gato Roboto so may just acquire…. Really would wanna play with a bud tho and I moved across country from all the homees