@Chrysologus Ok I thought it was just me. The few times I've taken my Switch out the house, I found myself wanting to bring my pro controller with me, so I can sit the Switch on a table & play it that way because of how off it feels holding it.
As much as I loved the original, I'd put Contra 3 above it. Also, kinda surprised 4 beat out Rebirth. Between battling a boss while entering Earth's orbit & riding robot alpacas, you'd think that'd be a clear top 5.
I barely remember the events after the City Trails timer ended. My nephew wasn't so hot at actually racing in the game, but loved causing all sorts of havoc in that city.
That kind of chaos online is what we need to erase the stain of Kirby's Dream Buffet.
@Vyacheslav333 It's ok, but feel more nostalgia for the NES Strider myself. That opening was up there with the NES Ninja Gaiden games in level of awesome.
@Rykdrew Have you tried 20XX? Basically a Mega Man X rouge lite. Rouge lite isn't a genre I'm too fond of, but the gameplay here is spot on regardless.
Named a few favs back in my red/blue days. Figure if they perform well, then they've earned a name.
Meanwhile, there was a guy I once traded with back then that would name Pokemon he was trading their name. So that Meowth or Vulpix I got from him were still called as such after evolving into Persian & Ninetails.
@Big_Fudge Every platform? Do all the skins/taunts/etc carry over too? A big reason why I never bought OW on Switch was because my PC content wouldn't transfer over.
@B_Lindz t. Funny enough, I bought this at launch on Steam & still haven't bothered to finish it yet. Fantastic looking game & all just can't stick to it for some reason.
A friend tells me from my description of where I was, I did make it past the halfway mark at least.
Still remember the first time I saw a Street Fighter 2 arcade machine when visiting South of the Border. Had never heard of it before & seeing a Ryu & Ken among the characters, me & my brother thought the game was some sort of Ninja Gaiden spinoff.
Meant to get this. But haven't gotten around to finishing either Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance or Nier: Automata. Kept wanting to clear my Platinum backlog first, I guess.
@betterman @BusterMove I wish you two were around back when Xband for SNES was out. Every time I selected vs racing on that thing, the other player would drop out. All anyone wanted to do was battle mode.
Had skipped 7 since I didn't own a 3DS until later on. Surprised DS beat it on here since I heard a lot of praise toward 7.
I mainly remember DS for that dreadful snaking everyone was doing online & for it being the only Kart where I had to main someone other than Toad to win.
Recently got around to finishing Deadly Tower of Monsters so been wanting more b-movie feeling games. Not sure about a shoot 'em up so putting it on the "maybe" pile for now.
This takes me back to when I let my cousin's kid try Bayonetta 2 when he was still a young teen. While he enjoyed the gameplay, he would skip cutscenes & comment on how he shouldn't be playing as he thought she was "inappropriate". Could see him turning the mode on if he gets the game.
@seaboyluca Think you can create online tournaments with no items. Though I haven't raced in a "no items" one since the original MK8 when it was just Roys firehopping everywhere.
@Gitface I remember being a bit annoyed at this too. But a local GameStop kind of made their point one night when some idiots drove a truck through the window & tried to steal the games.
Turns out taking those games out of their cases helps them all fit in the safe in the back when the store closes, so they left empty-handed.
Then again, I know of a pair of friends that got fired for taking those "new" games home & playing them, so you're not wrong either. From what they tell me, employees can use GameStop as a game rental place & as long they actually pay for the ones they intend to keep & if they're in good standing with the boss of your shift, can get away with it.
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Re: Exclusive: Wargroove 2 Brings Strategy To The Shores On Switch Later This Year
Got the first one on sale a while back yet barely touched it. Should get back to that before getting this.
Re: Talking Point: Which Is Your Favourite 3DS Theme?
Tough call between Boos & MH4U. Sometimes I'll switch up to Squid Sisters to shake things up.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4 Launches Next Week
@Clyde_Radcliffe This. Bowser Castle & Ghost Valley 1 has to be the two most raced tracks on my SNES.
And as much as I loathed racing on Koopa Beach, the track song was so chill I could never truly rage at it. Wanna see that just for the updated music.
Re: Best Star Fox Games Of All Time
Starlink's a bit of an odd duck here. If this makes the list, then so should Astrodogs.
Re: Soapbox: I Scoffed At Switch Lite, Then I Backpacked Through South East Asia
@Chrysologus Ok I thought it was just me. The few times I've taken my Switch out the house, I found myself wanting to bring my pro controller with me, so I can sit the Switch on a table & play it that way because of how off it feels holding it.
Re: Poll: Which Character Would You Like To See Return Next In Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
Diddy tops the list for me. Though, Paratrooper gets my #2 pick.
Re: More Characters Seemingly Returning To Mario Kart 8 Deluxe In Future DLC Waves
Wouldn't mind Diddy Kong. Would be a long shot, but Timber the Tiger too.
Re: Best Contra Games On Nintendo Systems
As much as I loved the original, I'd put Contra 3 above it. Also, kinda surprised 4 beat out Rebirth. Between battling a boss while entering Earth's orbit & riding robot alpacas, you'd think that'd be a clear top 5.
Re: Talking Point: In 2023, Do You Still Care About amiibo?
Maybe if they added more Mii outfits in Mario Kart 8 or something. The few I have I bought for their in-game function.
Re: Random: Masahiro Sakurai Shares Kirby Air Ride Stories In Latest Video
I barely remember the events after the City Trails timer ended. My nephew wasn't so hot at actually racing in the game, but loved causing all sorts of havoc in that city.
That kind of chaos online is what we need to erase the stain of Kirby's Dream Buffet.
Re: "Arcade Games Are Poetry" - 'Strider' Director On The Return Of 'Cannon Dancer'
@Vyacheslav333 It's ok, but feel more nostalgia for the NES Strider myself. That opening was up there with the NES Ninja Gaiden games in level of awesome.
Re: Talking Point: What Would You Want To See In A 'Mega Man 12'?
@Rykdrew Have you tried 20XX? Basically a Mega Man X rouge lite. Rouge lite isn't a genre I'm too fond of, but the gameplay here is spot on regardless.
Re: Ash Ketchum And Pikachu's Time In The Pokémon Anime Is Coming To An End
Wonder where that leaves Jesse & James.
Re: Volta-X
Just noticed they ended the servers for the game. Can't buy it anymore either.
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/volta-x-switch/
The roguelike mode they tacked on still works, but you had to go online to play the main story mode.
Re: Video: THQ Nordic Cooks Up A New Gameplay Trailer For AEW: Fight Forever
Last I heard, they haven't cut Cody from the roster yet, so there's that.
Re: Talking Point: Do You Name Your Pokémon?
Named a few favs back in my red/blue days. Figure if they perform well, then they've earned a name.
Meanwhile, there was a guy I once traded with back then that would name Pokemon he was trading their name. So that Meowth or Vulpix I got from him were still called as such after evolving into Persian & Ninetails.
Re: While Old Games Are Easily Delivered, Nintendo Is Focused On New Experiences, Says Miyamoto
+1 for why not both
I'd be just fine with a new console & a separate Nintendo legacy console to fit the older stuff on.
Re: Review: Genki Waveform Headphones - The Perfect Audio Solution For Your Switch?
@Rayquaza2510 Really? Sounds like I might be better off with my ol' USB headset for now.
Re: Poll: Bayonetta 3 Is Out Today On Switch, Are You Getting It?
Gonna get the party started once my copy comes in the mail.
Re: Poll: Is The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Good Enough Value Yet?
Maybe if they had a matchmaker for those multiplayer games.
Re: Bandai Namco Has "Multiple Digimon Game Projects In The Pipeline"
@Friscobay There's no Europe release for that? Wow. Have a UK friend that was psyched at that game's announcement.
Re: Can You Dig It? Black Adam Will Bring The Rock To Fortnite, Again
@jump Booker T's was "Can you dig it, sucka?".
Re: Review: Overwatch 2 - Solid F2P Shooting That Doesn't Yet Justify The '2'
@Big_Fudge Every platform? Do all the skins/taunts/etc carry over too? A big reason why I never bought OW on Switch was because my PC content wouldn't transfer over.
Re: Overwatch 2 Servers Hit By "Mass DDoS Attack" On Launch Day
@invictus4000 Eh I dunno. Hearthstone is still supported, right?
Re: Overwatch 2 Servers Hit By "Mass DDoS Attack" On Launch Day
@Paraka I had a much better time playing Paladins vs Overwatch. I miss 3rd person view.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition
@B_Lindz t. Funny enough, I bought this at launch on Steam & still haven't bothered to finish it yet. Fantastic looking game & all just can't stick to it for some reason.
A friend tells me from my description of where I was, I did make it past the halfway mark at least.
Re: Legendary Japanese Puzzle Franchise 'Magical Drop' Returns With A New Entry
V was one of my first games when trying Steam. May get this for old time's sake.
Re: Talking Point: Which Zelda Game Should You Play First?
@Wilforce One of these days I have to go back & finish that game before they port/remake it on Switch & force me to start over.
Re: The "Last Day" To Play The Original Overwatch Will Be Early Next Month
Did they ever add cross-progression with battle net? I never bothered with the Switch version since all my unlocks were on PC.
Had jumped to the Switch version of Paladins instead.
Re: Konami Teases New Game In Beloved Series For Tokyo Game Show
Didn't this site once post that the devs behind Goemon was working on something a while back? Whatever happened to that?
Still. +1 wishing for Goemon. Doesn't even have to be a new game. I'll happily buy an HD port of Goemon's Great Adventure.
Re: Capcom Opens Gorgeous Street Fighter 35th Anniversary Website
Still remember the first time I saw a Street Fighter 2 arcade machine when visiting South of the Border. Had never heard of it before & seeing a Ryu & Ken among the characters, me & my brother thought the game was some sort of Ninja Gaiden spinoff.
Re: Platinum's Switch Exclusive Astral Chain Celebrates Its Third Anniversary
Meant to get this. But haven't gotten around to finishing either Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance or Nier: Automata. Kept wanting to clear my Platinum backlog first, I guess.
Re: Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
@betterman @BusterMove I wish you two were around back when Xband for SNES was out. Every time I selected vs racing on that thing, the other player would drop out. All anyone wanted to do was battle mode.
Re: Best Mario Kart Games Of All Time
Had skipped 7 since I didn't own a 3DS until later on. Surprised DS beat it on here since I heard a lot of praise toward 7.
I mainly remember DS for that dreadful snaking everyone was doing online & for it being the only Kart where I had to main someone other than Toad to win.
Re: Moonrider Is A Project That Has 16-Bit Strider And Shinobi Vibes
Reminds me of Strider, but with Kamen Rider style rider kicks. Interested.
Re: Combat Android 2B Stars In New NieR: Automata Switch Trailer
I need to sit down & finish this thing on Steam. Great game, just my level of procrastination seems to be even greater.
Re: Oh No! Flying Saucers Invade Earth In An Extraterrestrial Shoot-Em-Up
Recently got around to finishing Deadly Tower of Monsters so been wanting more b-movie feeling games. Not sure about a shoot 'em up so putting it on the "maybe" pile for now.
Re: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC - Booster Course Pass Wave 2 Confirmed For Next Week
Still nothing from my wishlist yet, but glad to see SNES Mario Circuit 3 again.
Re: Hideki Kamiya: Nintendo Hasn't Ever Asked Platinum To Cover Up Bayonetta
This takes me back to when I let my cousin's kid try Bayonetta 2 when he was still a young teen. While he enjoyed the gameplay, he would skip cutscenes & comment on how he shouldn't be playing as he thought she was "inappropriate". Could see him turning the mode on if he gets the game.
Re: Nintendo Expands Its Switch Online SNES And NES Service With Three More Titles
@Moistnado ikr. I'd gladly buy some of my Wii & WiiU VC games again with online play added.
Re: Random: Mario Kart 64 Nearly Had A 'No Item' Mode To Appeal To F-Zero Fans
@seaboyluca Think you can create online tournaments with no items. Though I haven't raced in a "no items" one since the original MK8 when it was just Roys firehopping everywhere.
Guessing now such a lobby would be Waluigi Kart.
Re: GameStop Staff Layoffs Are Announced As Chief Financial Officer Leaves
@Gitface I remember being a bit annoyed at this too. But a local GameStop kind of made their point one night when some idiots drove a truck through the window & tried to steal the games.
Turns out taking those games out of their cases helps them all fit in the safe in the back when the store closes, so they left empty-handed.
Then again, I know of a pair of friends that got fired for taking those "new" games home & playing them, so you're not wrong either. From what they tell me, employees can use GameStop as a game rental place & as long they actually pay for the ones they intend to keep & if they're in good standing with the boss of your shift, can get away with it.
Re: GameStop Staff Layoffs Are Announced As Chief Financial Officer Leaves
@Acein210 Not to mention the occasional pre-order bonuses. Turns out my Kirby & the Forgotten Land came with Kirby & Elfilin pins.
Don't have a use for em, but my collectable-obsessed friend in the UK is envious.
Re: Feature: 13 Best Seniors In Games
No Peppy Hare?
Re: Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher Coming To Nintendo Switch In 2022
Please tell me I can get a pet Greeza.
Re: Learn How To Run Your Own Successful Murder Cult In New 'Cult Of The Lamb' Trailer
In Warhammer 40k logic, this is like the Chaos version of Animal Crossing. I love it.
Can finally get my own Slaaneshi cult!
Re: Feature: Remembering Klonoa's Dreamy GBA Platformers - Empires, Champions, And Puzzles
Dream Champ Tournament is the only Klonoa I ever played. Never did beat it, but can't say I didn't like it.
Re: Sega Announces Sonic Collab With Hololive VTuber Star Inugami Korone
@SteamEngenius I don't get it either. But a lot of them get paid doing it via fan support. Beats flipping burgers, so more power to them.
Tried watching them, but I guess I'm either too old or just not weeb enough to get into it.
Re: Here Are The Tracks You'll Be Racing Around In 'Victory Heat Rally'
Kinda reminds me of Buck up & Drive.
Re: Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Brings 32 Classics To Nintendo Switch This July, Here's Your First Look
May have to get in on this just for Saturday Slam Masters.