I’ve never played this series, but I’ve been playing the demo for like 5 hours now and absolutely love it.
Can’t wait for release! I’m just getting the Switch 1 version physically and playing on my 2 without the upgrade. It looks beautiful in the demo already, which I assume is the Switch 1 version?
@riChchestM Yea, that and it may also be an indicator of which devs received Switch 2 kits early enough to put a good amount of effort into their games.
Kind of shocking that Ubisoft wouldn't receive an early kit, though, given how closely they've worked with Nintendo.
It's one of those games where I was kinda "meh" on the first playthrough, but when I gave it a second spin, I really enjoyed it.
And I think this is more than just a visual upgrade - I thought I read that they've tightened up the controls and camera a bit, which were the two biggest sore spots. Movement, especially rolling and flying, was too floaty. And the camera had your classic camera problems.
Honestly, this game sucked me in unlike anything since BotW. It was absolutely fantastic, and I've never even played a Rune Factory game before lol I was just looking for something else physical for my Switch 2, and 50 hours later here I am haha
Uhm… ok? So I’ll just buy the Switch 1 cart? Maybe it’ll still get a slight performance boost just running on a Switch 2. Loading times or whatever, that’s fine.
With one of these HD-2D turn-based games I don’t see what the big difference would be anyway.
Such a good game. Never played it until now, and I’m glad I got it! Cool to see it getting more stuff. I beat it a few times already to see some different endings, but I can see myself going back after DK.
@clianvXAi What are you even talking about? You can still put the cartridge in a Switch 2 and see some technical benefits without getting the upgrade. The review specifically mentions it.
Seems we're choosing to forget that online often offers one of the three specific choices as a non-connected course, so just continue picking that one when possible?
For me, the biggest thing they nailed here is the "feel " of the controls and gameplay. It's just so much fun to play - the feel of the drifting, the items, the physics... how getting hit by stuff is always a bit different depending on angle, speeds, etc. Bullet bills, for instance, usually just bump you out of the way rather than stopping you dead, same with hitting cars or barriers depending on speed. It's a joy to play!
I'm having a blast in MK World right now, but I'm planning on jumping back to one of these in a bit. I played BotW pretty extensively but never collected everything back in the day. Tears I barely scratched the surface, though I did beat it after 70 hours haha. It's nice that they're include with NSO Expansion Pack. Gives me a "free" game to bridge the gap to Bonanza.
Sands of Time is one of my favorite gaming memories from high school. Played it over the summer on PS2, and it was just one of those adventures that I couldn’t wait to pick up every day and play for another couple hours.
I just keep wondering: from the business side of things, why only offer the one size? Is it a supply chain thing? Does it equate to saving oodles of money? I don't get it.
@Zeebor15 That’s great. It would be a waste of money for me. Not much I wanna play on PS5. Would rather put it towards Switch 2 with games that interest me.
@Zeebor15 True. But nowadays most games have so many patches and DLCs… it would be extremely impractical.
This game has already had at least one major free DLC prior to this one, which is what makes me think you’re just here to stir the pot, not out of any love or knowledge for this game.
Yea, I always laugh at this: who actually pays full price for games these days, physical or digital? If you do, you’re doing it wrong. And that includes launch day. Even Nintendo games.
@Not_Soos
I think they’re just pointing out that you’re conveniently not responding to those of us who have raised good, factual points that a level-headed person like yourself should be acknowledging, but instead you keep steering down this path of “you’re just not willing to see things my way” that we’ve all heard a million times.
Look, I’ll level with you: we all get lied to. We all get played. Trump cares about one thing: himself. And the “waste” he’s been finding and the cuts he’s been making are all going to be wiped out (and more) by his massive tax plan he’s gonna pass that will largely benefit rich people like himself.
His attorney general has already stopped American search and seizures of Russian oligarch assets.
His health director has never been a doctor and has no health policy experience.
His education secretary has never been a teacher.
And he’s given our government over to the richest man in the world who conveniently has lots of lucrative government contracts with his many companies.
It all reeks. It’s all corrupt. He’s playing you with fake issues like the trans stuff (few and far between issues that should just be handled on local levels) to distract from enriching himself and his friends all at the expense of our quality of life.
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Re: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Gets Seven-Minute Gameplay Overview Trailer
For a game like this, I don’t see the performance difference being all that meaningful, so I’ll just get the physical edition.
Re: The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games
Guardians of Azuma is amazing. A game hasn’t made me so invested in a loooong time.
Re: Video: Trails In The Sky 1st Chapter DLC Overview Trailer Released
I’ve never played this series, but I’ve been playing the demo for like 5 hours now and absolutely love it.
Can’t wait for release! I’m just getting the Switch 1 version physically and playing on my 2 without the upgrade. It looks beautiful in the demo already, which I assume is the Switch 1 version?
Re: The Force Isn't Strong With Star Wars Outlaws On Switch 2, Initial Impressions Suggest
@riChchestM
Yea, that and it may also be an indicator of which devs received Switch 2 kits early enough to put a good amount of effort into their games.
Kind of shocking that Ubisoft wouldn't receive an early kit, though, given how closely they've worked with Nintendo.
Re: Yooka-Replaylee Gets A Launch Date On Switch 2, Full Physical Release Confirmed
50 bucks, awesome game, more than just aesthetic changes, and physical - I’m day one, baby!
Re: Rumour: Sony Is Gunning For The Switch 2 With A Handheld, Dockable PS6
I mean… duh. Everybody’s doing it.
Re: CD Projekt Reveals 75% Of Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 Sales Were Physical In Opening Month
Wow, this is genuinely a bit shocking. Awesome, for sure, but still a pretty shocking ratio.
Re: Yooka-Replaylee Appears To Be Getting A Proper Physical Release For Switch 2
It's one of those games where I was kinda "meh" on the first playthrough, but when I gave it a second spin, I really enjoyed it.
And I think this is more than just a visual upgrade - I thought I read that they've tightened up the controls and camera a bit, which were the two biggest sore spots. Movement, especially rolling and flying, was too floaty. And the camera had your classic camera problems.
Re: Round Up: Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025 - Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement & Trailer
I played Outlaws soooo much as a kid.
Re: Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Will Launch On Switch 2 In 2026
That’s actually really really cool. I wouldn’t have played this game otherwise. I love Indy and I love Tomb Raider games.
Re: Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Ships Over 500,000 Copies
Honestly, this game sucked me in unlike anything since BotW. It was absolutely fantastic, and I've never even played a Rune Factory game before lol I was just looking for something else physical for my Switch 2, and 50 hours later here I am haha
Re: Pac-Man World 2: Re-Pac Is A Big Glow-Up On Switch & Switch 2
@IronMan30
Would you be asking the same question if it was a code in the box?
Re: Reaction: Switch 2 Needed A Partner Showcase With Pep; This Wasn't It
I don’t know. Any Direct that shows me 5ish games I definitely want to purchase when they launch is pretty good in my eyes.
Re: Octopath 0 Is A Game-Key Card On Switch 2, And Square Enix Has "No Plans" For A Switch 1 Upgrade Option
Uhm… ok? So I’ll just buy the Switch 1 cart? Maybe it’ll still get a slight performance boost just running on a Switch 2. Loading times or whatever, that’s fine.
With one of these HD-2D turn-based games I don’t see what the big difference would be anyway.
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario Party Jamboree TV?
Raise your hand if you voted but haven’t played it lol
Re: Crash Bandicoot Co-Creator Believes The Remakes "Botched" The Jump Mechanics
I love articles like this- very interesting! Helps to explain how the movement does feel slightly off.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 Update Announced For Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Such a good game. Never played it until now, and I’m glad I got it! Cool to see it getting more stuff. I beat it a few times already to see some different endings, but I can see myself going back after DK.
Re: Uh-Oh! It Looks Like Donkey Kong Bananza Is Already Out In The Wild
@TheFunkyPhantom
It's the internet. How else are you gonna start a rumor?
Re: PSA: You Might Want To Be Careful Buying Pre-Owned Switch 1 Games For Your Switch 2
@HeadPirate
I'm sure there are death threats against Nintendo, pretty much every minute on the minute for this and all sorts of things.
That's the world we live in.
Re: Video: Switch 2 And Steam Deck Face Off In Cyberpunk 2077 Benchmark Test
That’s cool!
Also having a blast with this game. Never played it before, and I generally don’t play games like this. But dang… the world is pretty engrossing.
Re: Nintendo's Summer Deals Discounts Multiple Physical Switch Titles, Save Up To $20 (US)
I never did get Animal Crossing….
B
But it’s not happening now with Bonanza, Metroid, Pokémon, and the Zelda warriors games coming up lol
Re: Mini Review: Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Now Near-Perfect On The New Console
@johnedwin
Again… what? Both versions are on the cartridge, and that’s what I would buy. I don’t buy digital stuff.
Re: Mini Review: Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Now Near-Perfect On The New Console
@clianvXAi
What are you even talking about? You can still put the cartridge in a Switch 2 and see some technical benefits without getting the upgrade. The review specifically mentions it.
Re: Fans Reckon Nintendo Has "Killed" Mario Kart World With Its Latest Update
@Dr_Corndog
Uhm… no. I would say there is a third option for me over half the time.
Re: Fans Reckon Nintendo Has "Killed" Mario Kart World With Its Latest Update
Seems we're choosing to forget that online often offers one of the three specific choices as a non-connected course, so just continue picking that one when possible?
Re: PSA: DBrand's Switch 2 'Killswitch' Dock Adapter's 'Seamless Docking' Apparently Isn't Quite Seamless
I never did grips and stuff like that for Switch, and I don’t plan on starting now lol
Re: What Review Score Would You Give Mario Kart World?
For me, the biggest thing they nailed here is the "feel " of the controls and gameplay. It's just so much fun to play - the feel of the drifting, the items, the physics... how getting hit by stuff is always a bit different depending on angle, speeds, etc. Bullet bills, for instance, usually just bump you out of the way rather than stopping you dead, same with hitting cars or barriers depending on speed. It's a joy to play!
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom And Breath Of The Wild Updates Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I'm having a blast in MK World right now, but I'm planning on jumping back to one of these in a bit. I played BotW pretty extensively but never collected everything back in the day. Tears I barely scratched the surface, though I did beat it after 70 hours haha. It's nice that they're include with NSO Expansion Pack. Gives me a "free" game to bridge the gap to Bonanza.
Re: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Announced For Switch And Switch 2
Easy purchase. Switch 1 if all on the cart, no biggie.
Re: Video: Do You Even Need A Pro Controller For The Switch 2?
It wouldn’t be a “waste” because I know I would use it a ton, but I’m holding off for now due to the price.
I’m also someone who sort of liked using the joycon with the grip, and now that they’re bigger, it’ll be even more of a non-issue.
Re: Video: Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster Shows Off Switch 2 Mouse Minigames
Do a regular physical release and I’m in.
Re: Ubisoft's Prince Of Persia Remake Expected By 2026, But It's Delaying Other Major IP
Sands of Time is one of my favorite gaming memories from high school. Played it over the summer on PS2, and it was just one of those adventures that I couldn’t wait to pick up every day and play for another couple hours.
Re: Rumour: New Leak May Explain Why So Many Switch 2 Physicals Are Game Key Cards
I just keep wondering: from the business side of things, why only offer the one size? Is it a supply chain thing? Does it equate to saving oodles of money? I don't get it.
Re: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies On Switch
It's a great game, and it's no less great now than it was in its prior forms.
You just have to let people vote with their wallets. And they certainly have voted.
Re: Ubisoft's Switch 2 Physical Release Of Star Wars Outlaws Is A "Game-Key Card"
Yep, would've bought this if it was actually on the cart.
I'll wait until they do a real printing or they make a deal with Limited Run or another company to actually put it on the cart.
Re: How Do Nintendo Switch 2 Virtual Game Cards Work? - Game Transfer & Lending Guide
This is an improvement, for sure.
Which means people will hate it.
Re: Cyberpunk 2077 On Switch 2 Is "Best Way" To Play Handheld Says CD Projekt Red
Well, this is just me, but I never did play this game even though I have a great PC.
This may be the time!
Re: Scrooge McDuck Joins 'Disney Illusion Island' In Free Update This May
@Zeebor15
You got owned is what happened lol
Re: Scrooge McDuck Joins 'Disney Illusion Island' In Free Update This May
@Zeebor15
That’s great. It would be a waste of money for me. Not much I wanna play on PS5. Would rather put it towards Switch 2 with games that interest me.
Re: Scrooge McDuck Joins 'Disney Illusion Island' In Free Update This May
@Zeebor15
lol ok
Re: Scrooge McDuck Joins 'Disney Illusion Island' In Free Update This May
@Zeebor15
True. But nowadays most games have so many patches and DLCs… it would be extremely impractical.
This game has already had at least one major free DLC prior to this one, which is what makes me think you’re just here to stir the pot, not out of any love or knowledge for this game.
Re: Scrooge McDuck Joins 'Disney Illusion Island' In Free Update This May
@Zeebor15
That’s not reasonable.
Re: Scrooge McDuck Joins 'Disney Illusion Island' In Free Update This May
@Zeebor15
This game came out years ago on Switch. You’re saying they should rerelease it to put everything on the cart?
Re: Nintendo Expects You To Pay For Its Switch 2 "Welcome Tour" User Guide
Or include it with NSO or something. Bizarre.
Re: Switch 2 Games Cost A Bit More Than You're Probably Expecting
Yea, I always laugh at this: who actually pays full price for games these days, physical or digital? If you do, you’re doing it wrong. And that includes launch day. Even Nintendo games.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Priced At $449.99 For The Base Console
@rjejr
You've already played MK World, the DK game, and the Bloodborne game?
Re: Analyst Fears U.S. Tariffs Could Spell Disaster For Physical Games
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Re: Analyst Fears U.S. Tariffs Could Spell Disaster For Physical Games
@Not_Soos
I think they’re just pointing out that you’re conveniently not responding to those of us who have raised good, factual points that a level-headed person like yourself should be acknowledging, but instead you keep steering down this path of “you’re just not willing to see things my way” that we’ve all heard a million times.
Look, I’ll level with you: we all get lied to. We all get played. Trump cares about one thing: himself. And the “waste” he’s been finding and the cuts he’s been making are all going to be wiped out (and more) by his massive tax plan he’s gonna pass that will largely benefit rich people like himself.
His attorney general has already stopped American search and seizures of Russian oligarch assets.
His health director has never been a doctor and has no health policy experience.
His education secretary has never been a teacher.
And he’s given our government over to the richest man in the world who conveniently has lots of lucrative government contracts with his many companies.
It all reeks. It’s all corrupt. He’s playing you with fake issues like the trans stuff (few and far between issues that should just be handled on local levels) to distract from enriching himself and his friends all at the expense of our quality of life.
Re: Analyst Fears U.S. Tariffs Could Spell Disaster For Physical Games
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Re: Analyst Fears U.S. Tariffs Could Spell Disaster For Physical Games
@Not_Soos
Your civility is excellent and appreciated, but dang, you really eat up the right-wing propaganda.