@fox_mattcloud I own a copy of X and did consider including it here because it is a technical marvel, though I have to admit I don't find it all that fun.
@Tempestryke they put out a new IP, Mr Run and Jump, which is a great precision platformer, and a rougelite Days of Doom, which I haven't tried yet. They rebooted Haunted House as a stealth rougelite which I really enjoyed, all three on Switch. They've got reboots of Food Fight, Sprint and Lunar Lander on the way too. There's also the micro-game style Atari Mania, and the goregous Tempest 4000 and Akka Arrh, all on Switch.
@Krambo42 Mr Run and Jump is superb! Both the modern and 2600 renditions are great and represent more of what Atari should rollout in the new IP space.
@LinktotheFuture Berzerk Recharged was wobbly on launch but there has been two patches since and the game runs a lot better. I have played it a lot and never experienced a crash.
I would love to see a super polished "Nintendo Pinball Museum" type game on Switch with original tables based on all the key franchises, a cool way to present Nintendo history. Throw in a Hanafuda pinball table for good measure.
What a diva, have a little reverence for the character. Even if the movie turns out great, I still think Rogan himself makes the best argument for why professional voice actors should be hired instead of cringe celebrities.
Nintendo is so unpredictable with these updates. This the first time the base tier of NES and SNES have been updated in ages. Glad to see it. With the Wii U-3DS eShop closing, hopefully a lot of those virtual console titles will come to NSO. I'd really like to play The Mysterious Murasame Castle on Switch.
I am one of the oddballs who purchased a Wii U in January 2023, having grabbed it on impulse for cheap while I still had a few weeks to scoop up eShop games. I would have liked to grab this one, but it's sadly delisted.
No complaints about these titles, I just wish Nintendo showed more love to the SNES and NES. There are plenty more titles they can throw up on those two systems, but they just don't.
I picked this up on launch, probably put 3 hours in and dropped it. I think most players did the same. I'm planning to revisit it but will have to relearn it all. It's a mystery to me why this game doesn't have Splatoon style 4v4.
I really enjoy Scarlet/Violet's gameplay so far. I haven't experienced any of the nightmare glitches seen online, but the game just looks so janky.
The performance needs to be improved and the bugs dealt with. Visually, if they brought the game's textures and environments up to par with Pokémon Legends: Arceus, I would be very satisfied.
@Serpenterror I would prefer the character depictions to be visually consistent with their past representations. As others have mentioned here, the visual aesthetic of CGI movie characters isn't as charming as how these characters have appeared in games.
Mario, Luigi and Peach look strange to me, there's an uncanny valley quality to their features. The debut trailer didn't do much for me, with the worst aspect being Pratt's banal Mario voice rendition. Overall I wish this movie wasn't a thing.
I've only played Origami King. It began charmingly enough, but my enjoyment waned with the repetitive gameplay and dragging length. I was relieved when I finally completed it and I never wanted to play it again. The earlier entries are universally praised and I wonder how they differ from the newer ones.
I got my Switch in late 2019 and only began my first playthrough in February. I knew it was the system's standout game so I wanted to play some other titles first before digging in, which I don't regret.
I'm really taking my time with it. I've got around 175 hours and one more Divine Beast to go. I've got 400+ koroks, 100 shrines done, max stamina and many hearts. Absolutely love it. Best Switch game and one of the best-designed games ever.
I doubt I will 100% it by the time TOTK releases, but my goal is to have beaten the game and completed all shrines by then.
It is pretty surprising just how well Super Mario Party sold. It's not a game that many seem to still talk about or praise highly. I guess it was very well-marketed (the commercials make it look super fun) and flew off the shelves earlier in the Switch's lifecycle. A solid game overall.
My sentiments exactly. I just found that uncharacteristic and weird. We all have to learn to live with Pratt's rendition, but for the life of me, I don't know why Charles Martinet wasn't given the job.
Video game movies are not my cup of tea. Even if this one is well received, I would have personally preferred a new 3D Mario game instead of a movie.
That said, Nintendo will probably earn a lot of money from this movie. I hope that whatever changes occur to the Mario series via the movie do not spill over into the game universe. Charles Martinet will always be Mario to me.
I tried this out of curiosity. Definitely the most "mobile game" feeling of Nintendo's mobile outings. There's a generous amount of voiced story content and the combat loop is simplistic enough to play one with hand and fun enough. But the convoluted menus and currency systems were tedious and plainly not fun.
I'd rather just buy the game at a standard retail price and unlock gachas through progression rather than deal with the overly complicated free-to-play in-game economy. This is why I generally avoid mobile games. If Draglia Lost can be "consolized" I would give it another go.
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Re: Celeste Composer Reveals New Shmup RPG 'ANOTHEREAL'
Holy moly, I want to play that so badly.
Re: Feature: 10 Game Boy Deep Cuts That Aren’t On Nintendo Switch Online
@fox_mattcloud I own a copy of X and did consider including it here because it is a technical marvel, though I have to admit I don't find it all that fun.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Advance Library Later This Week
Hooray for more F-Zero. Let's get an HD Remaster of GX already.
Re: Mother 3 Switch Icons Out Now, But They're Only Available In Japan
Nintendo, do you like the taste of Earthbound fan's tears?
Re: Soapbox: The 'Recharged' Series Proves Atari Is No Longer A Spent Force
@Tempestryke they put out a new IP, Mr Run and Jump, which is a great precision platformer, and a rougelite Days of Doom, which I haven't tried yet. They rebooted Haunted House as a stealth rougelite which I really enjoyed, all three on Switch. They've got reboots of Food Fight, Sprint and Lunar Lander on the way too. There's also the micro-game style Atari Mania, and the goregous Tempest 4000 and Akka Arrh, all on Switch.
Re: Soapbox: The 'Recharged' Series Proves Atari Is No Longer A Spent Force
@Krambo42 Mr Run and Jump is superb! Both the modern and 2600 renditions are great and represent more of what Atari should rollout in the new IP space.
Re: Soapbox: The 'Recharged' Series Proves Atari Is No Longer A Spent Force
@LinktotheFuture Berzerk Recharged was wobbly on launch but there has been two patches since and the game runs a lot better. I have played it a lot and never experienced a crash.
Re: 'Atari 50' Is Getting More Games Via Free Updates, 12 Dropping Next Week
@ecco6t9 This makes the most sense.
Re: Best Nintendo Pinball Games
I would love to see a super polished "Nintendo Pinball Museum" type game on Switch with original tables based on all the key franchises, a cool way to present Nintendo history. Throw in a Hanafuda pinball table for good measure.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo's Still Making Them, So What amiibo Do You Still Want To See?
ELEPHANT MARIO, c'mon.
I'm also pining for a Luigi's Mansion amiibo, ideally our green-capped man with a Poltergust 3000 and a squishy Gooigi, please.
Re: Nintendo Announces Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Event For Tetris 99
Woohoo! Tetris 99 is not dead! Every time we get a Maximus Cup, I get the feels. Love this game.
Re: Vampire Survivors Finally Comes To Switch This August With Couch Co-op
I audibly cheered when this was announced, so thrilled to finally get to play this on Switch.
Re: Random: Animators Reimagine Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom As A Game Boy Color Title
Hopefully, we get a port.
Re: Seth Rogen On Voicing Donkey Kong In The Mario Movie: "It's Gonna Sound Like Me And That's It"
What a diva, have a little reverence for the character. Even if the movie turns out great, I still think Rogan himself makes the best argument for why professional voice actors should be hired instead of cringe celebrities.
Re: Unlock A Special Fire Emblem Engage Theme In Tetris 99 This Week
Always happy to see a new Tetris 99 theme.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online Game Boy, SNES & NES Service With Four More Titles
Nintendo is so unpredictable with these updates. This the first time the base tier of NES and SNES have been updated in ages. Glad to see it. With the Wii U-3DS eShop closing, hopefully a lot of those virtual console titles will come to NSO. I'd really like to play The Mysterious Murasame Castle on Switch.
Re: Countdown: Wii U eShop Spotlight - Year Walk
I am one of the oddballs who purchased a Wii U in January 2023, having grabbed it on impulse for cheap while I still had a few weeks to scoop up eShop games. I would have liked to grab this one, but it's sadly delisted.
Re: Talking Point: Does Nintendo's Next Console Have To Be 'Another' Switch?
I just want a "Super Nintendo Switch"
Re: Nintendo Minute Videos Are Being Set To Private On Nintendo's YouTube Channel
Not great to see, but their current show is way better because have complete editorial freedom to be themselves now.
Re: Mini Review: Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Cloud - Pretty Horrific
I tried playing Resident Evil 8 Cloud and it was so awful and unplayable on my connection that I couldn't get past the first room.
Re: Nintendo Kicks Off 5-Day Holiday Event, With Indie Game News And Switch eShop Shadow Drops
Vampire Survivors needs to be on Switch. Outer Wilds and Sports Story have a solid chance of being shadow-dropped.
Re: Four Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Games Have Been Added To Switch Online's Expansion Pack
No complaints about these titles, I just wish Nintendo showed more love to the SNES and NES. There are plenty more titles they can throw up on those two systems, but they just don't.
Re: Mario Strikers: Battle League Version 1.3.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I picked this up on launch, probably put 3 hours in and dropped it. I think most players did the same. I'm planning to revisit it but will have to relearn it all. It's a mystery to me why this game doesn't have Splatoon style 4v4.
Re: Tetris 99 Hosting Kirby's Dream Buffet Crossover Event Later This Week
Please keep the Tetris 99 themes coming!
Re: Video: Super Mario Bros. Movie "Mushroom Kingdom" Official Reveal
"You just have to blow into it" put a smile on me.
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Version 1.1.0 Announced, Nintendo Apologises For Performance Issues & Bugs
I really enjoy Scarlet/Violet's gameplay so far. I haven't experienced any of the nightmare glitches seen online, but the game just looks so janky.
The performance needs to be improved and the bugs dealt with. Visually, if they brought the game's textures and environments up to par with Pokémon Legends: Arceus, I would be very satisfied.
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Uploads New Mario Movie Posters
@Serpenterror I would prefer the character depictions to be visually consistent with their past representations. As others have mentioned here, the visual aesthetic of CGI movie characters isn't as charming as how these characters have appeared in games.
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Uploads New Mario Movie Posters
@Sisilly_G Totally agree, those things are off-putting. That said, I'm sure this movie will be massively profitable and a big success.
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Uploads New Mario Movie Posters
I don't know why they didn't just use the character art style from the games.
Re: Mario Movie Posters Appear To Have Leaked Online, First Look At Peach & More
Mario, Luigi and Peach look strange to me, there's an uncanny valley quality to their features. The debut trailer didn't do much for me, with the worst aspect being Pratt's banal Mario voice rendition. Overall I wish this movie wasn't a thing.
Re: NieR: Automata Sales Soar To Seven Million Following Switch Release
We need a Nier Replicant port now!
Re: Nintendo Releases Stunning New Story Trailer For Fire Emblem Engage
Well, this looks way more gripping than I expected. I was on the fence before about this, but that trailer convinced me this game will be a good time.
Re: Feature: The Top 15 Legend Of Zelda Dungeons Of All Time, Ranked
Unpopular opinion: I like BoTW Shrines more than Dungeons.
I am by no means knocking dungeons, however, and this list highlights some of the very best of the series.
Re: Switch Fighting Game ARMS Receives Its First Update Since 2018
An IP with heaps of unrealized potential. I'm praying to the Nintendo gods that we see more of this franchise in the future. Its a winner.
Re: Soapbox: Paper Mario: Sticker Star Was When The Series Came Unstuck
What's the deal with Miyamoto restricting the dev's creativity? He decreed that no unique NPCs should be allowed or something?
Re: Soapbox: Paper Mario: Sticker Star Was When The Series Came Unstuck
I've only played Origami King. It began charmingly enough, but my enjoyment waned with the repetitive gameplay and dragging length. I was relieved when I finally completed it and I never wanted to play it again. The earlier entries are universally praised and I wonder how they differ from the newer ones.
Re: Poll: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Is Almost Here, So Have You Completed BOTW Yet?
I got my Switch in late 2019 and only began my first playthrough in February. I knew it was the system's standout game so I wanted to play some other titles first before digging in, which I don't regret.
I'm really taking my time with it. I've got around 175 hours and one more Divine Beast to go. I've got 400+ koroks, 100 shrines done, max stamina and many hearts. Absolutely love it. Best Switch game and one of the best-designed games ever.
I doubt I will 100% it by the time TOTK releases, but my goal is to have beaten the game and completed all shrines by then.
Re: GOODBYE WORLD Brings Game Boy-Inspired Game Development To Switch This Month
Having grown up on GameBoy, this gives me the feels. Right up my alley, definitely going to check it out.
Re: Switch Is Most Popular With 22-Year-Olds, Nintendo Says
33, grew up on the original GameBoy and today Switch is my favorite console of all time.
Re: Here Are The Top Ten Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games As Of September 2022
It is pretty surprising just how well Super Mario Party sold. It's not a game that many seem to still talk about or praise highly. I guess it was very well-marketed (the commercials make it look super fun) and flew off the shelves earlier in the Switch's lifecycle. A solid game overall.
Re: Sega Wants To Know What Mini Console Fans Would Like To See Next
Saturn and Dreamcast for sure. Put them on NSO while you're at it!
Re: Nintendo's Next Switch Game Trial Is Now Available To Online Subscribers
I've given this game a try and it is actually a lot of fun. I can see why they picked it for a Halloween-themed trial.
Re: Grand Theft Auto Trilogy's Latest Nintendo Switch Update Is Now Available
Is it playable yet?
Re: The Super Mario Bros. Movie Teaser Trailer Is Finally Here
@CharlieGirl
My sentiments exactly. I just found that uncharacteristic and weird. We all have to learn to live with Pratt's rendition, but for the life of me, I don't know why Charles Martinet wasn't given the job.
Re: Nintendo Survey Asks Fans What Pokémon Games & Spin-Offs They Want
@ecco6t9 100%
The GBA Pokemon Pinball in particular is such a delight to return to. A spruced-up new entry on Switch with a few different tables would be brilliant.
Re: Chris Pratt Has Seen The Super Mario Movie Teaser, Says He's "Blown Away"
Video game movies are not my cup of tea. Even if this one is well received, I would have personally preferred a new 3D Mario game instead of a movie.
That said, Nintendo will probably earn a lot of money from this movie. I hope that whatever changes occur to the Mario series via the movie do not spill over into the game universe. Charles Martinet will always be Mario to me.
Re: Review: Voice Of Cards: The Beasts Of Burden - The Ace Of The Deck In Yoko Taro's Card RPG Series
@Quarth Do we think this will happen?
Quarth is an awesome game btw, one of the GB's best hidden gems.
Re: Poll: What Switch Online N64 Game Are You Most Excited About?
I'm happy to see all the coming entries, but we need the original Smash Bros up there pronto.
Re: Nier Automata Switch Trailer Puts The Focus On 'Scanner' Android 9S
I can't wait to play this again.
Re: Nintendo Announces End Date For Dragalia Lost
I tried this out of curiosity. Definitely the most "mobile game" feeling of Nintendo's mobile outings. There's a generous amount of voiced story content and the combat loop is simplistic enough to play one with hand and fun enough. But the convoluted menus and currency systems were tedious and plainly not fun.
I'd rather just buy the game at a standard retail price and unlock gachas through progression rather than deal with the overly complicated free-to-play in-game economy. This is why I generally avoid mobile games. If Draglia Lost can be "consolized" I would give it another go.