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@ghostsoundjosh I agree with this. Hollow Knight is tough but it somehow doesn't feel like such a beating on my psyche. Silksong is great but it really wore me down at times with its unrelenting challenge. HK had better pacing where it lets you breathe.

Silksong has higher highs and lower lows. Hollow Knight is more consistently great and is my personal favorite game ever.
But for me, this is a choice between 2 of the best games of all time, so there is no loser here.

I lost count of how many times I've beaten this game. And I will undoubtedly beat it plenty more.

I'll probably pick up Lovish

This is supposed to be one of the best selling games of all time. However, I work with loads of kids/teenagers (most of whom play games) and not a single one of them has ever heard of this game. It always confuses me when I see the sales numbers. Everybody has heard of Minecraft, Pokémon, Tetris, Roblox, Fortnite, PUBG, etc. But who are all these millions playing Terraria?

@Galaxy2IsTheGOAT "I feel like the NA box art clearly wants Americans to think it’s just Super Mario World 2. A bit deceptive"

I'm confused by this statement. You do know this is literally Super Mario World 2, right?

Nothing new for me, but big recommendation for Windswept, which I bought at launch but only just started playing.

@ozwally I played the first one on my Switch 1 a year ago and it ran perfectly. Really enjoyable game, and I typically don't like this genre.

Possibly MIO, but i haven't quite decided. Need to check out multiple reviews first.

@Polvasti Rotating the camera is in tons of games (Mario 64, for example). It's utilized in a very different way in this game than Fez. In this game, rotating the camera makes it so that objects that can't be seen [due to camera perspective] no longer exist. I've beaten Fez, and it definitely did not do the same thing Cassette Boy does.

I would buy this on Switch 1, but it seems like they really need to ensure 60fps for a game of this type.

How could it possibly be a smart move announcing this before the theatrical release?

I doubt I'll ever buy Switch 2, but the only way I would is if they make a Lite model. I need it to be much smaller and more portable (and better battery life!!)
My Steam Deck is collecting dust not because it's not a great system but because it's just too bulky for my tastes.

I'm excited to get this game on my Switch, but I'm waiting for it to be fully patched so I can play it in its best state.

@Freek Did you play The Last Faith on Switch 1 or 2? And how did it run? I've been interested but heard performance was quite sketchy. Not sure if it every got fixed.

My most played:

1. Silksong
2. Tears of the Kingdom
3. Mario Galaxy 2
4. Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
5. Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo

Ingenious mechanic I've never seen in a game and yet also lacks originality? The pros/cons does not compute.

The NA/EU cover makes no sense. Mario is hitting the ball away from the net. Not to mention there are too many players, all on the same side of the court.

It's not available as far as I can tell

Cassette Boy looks really promising.

I'm excited for:

Eternal Life of Goldman
Mina the Hollower
Mio: Memories in Orbit
Silksong DLC

The only wishlist I care about anymore is DekuDeals. That website has helped Nintendo make so much more money from me. Nintendo should honestly be paying them for how much traffic they drive to the eshop.

Pipistrello is fantastic. IMO, if it had a Nintendo character as the protagonist, it would have received 9s and 10s across the board and would be deemed a modern retro-styled classic.

Now that I think about it, Ness from Earthbound could have been the main character with his yo yo and all.

Silksong, Pipistrello, and Mario Galaxy 2 are the games I most enjoyed this year.

Split Fiction probably would have been my #1 if I had a chance to play it.

Pipistrello was my 2nd favorite game this year. I can't remember the last time I played a really satisfying old school Zelda-style adventure. Really top notch stuff.

@theclaw37 Dark Souls 1 came to Switch without 2 and 3 following it.

Silksong and Pipistrello were my favorites

This is like an April Fools joke 🤣
"We fixed several issues. PLUS we fixed several other issues."
This kinda made my day. Thanks Nintendo.

I'll pick up Sheepy:A Short Adventure. I've heard it's a good game and it only costs $2.

I'm actually stupidly happy about this. It always annoys me when my December stats aren't included.

I'm sure my top 2 played games this year were Silksong and Tears of the Kingdom. Not sure about the rest... Pipistrello and Mario Galaxy 2 will probably be up there. I mostly put a lot of small amounts of time into a bunch of games this year.

I'll get Ultimate Sheep Racoon but only once it's a lot less than $20. I'm not going to spend that much on a party game that will only get played occasionally.

This headline reads like a sick burn 🤣

I'm not generally into this type of game but I really liked the first Planet of Lana. Had no idea a sequel was in the cards, so this is welcome news.
I hope the sequel's soundtrack can live up to the first. It's phenomenal and I still listen to it regularly.

I don't have a Switch 2 but I have played on one. The screen is impressive, but I really want a Lite version that's more compact. I play almost 100% handheld, and it's just not a very good handheld. I already have a Steam Deck which is great apart from the battery life and large size. Switch 2 feels just like that only less ergonomic.
On top of that, there aren't any Switch 2 exclusive games that I care about. Only DK looks interesting, but if I never get to play it I won't feel like I'm missing out.

I'm hoping for Silksong DLC to be officially announced. And a physical release.

I don't have a 4K TV and don't have a Switch 2 so I'm very happy just to be able to play the game. And 60fps is the cherry on top.

@somnambulance Did they confirm 2026? I thought it was still supposed to release 2025.

I didn't like the demo when I played with the whip weapon. Then I replayed with the swords and really enjoyed it. I've already got eshop funds set aside to purchase the game when it releases.

I've already got it on PS4 and Steam Deck, but I hope this turns out well for everyone who doesn't already own the game.

I just bought this a few weeks ago on PS4 and completed it. Didn't care about the story telling at all, but the puzzles were utter genius. Really good time.

@Duncanballs I agree. There are some older games like Call of Duty 4 and Halo that I believe would sell very well if ported to Switch for $20 or less.

Even if it's not the ultimate version, I'm happy this came to Switch 1 and runs well. Switch is really lacking in this sort of cinematic adventure game.

Really hope this makes it to Switch 1

It's true. This is the best in the series and the fact it hasn't been re-released on Switch is tragic.
Most Wanted 2012 on the WiiU wasn't quite as good but was still a really good game.

Tomb Raider for me. So glad it's on the original Switch.

Looks promising. Hope it reviews decently. We play a lot of multiplayer in my house.

@JumpingJackson Here's another perspective... Personally, I own a PS4, Switch, and Steam Deck, all of which are options for playing this game. In fact, I already own this game on Steam Deck but have only played about an hour of it. And I'll be buying it on Switch. My reason? I prefer the small form factor of playing games handheld on the Switch Lite. It just feels better to me. I'd rather play with worse graphics on my Switch Lite than better graphics on my Steam Deck or on the TV with my PS4. Though I love a lot about the Steam Deck, I spend way more time playing my Switch Lite due to the compact size (and quieter motor). It's also a big part of why I don't want to buy a Switch 2 system until they make a smaller version.

Here is a video of the game running 30fps on the original Switch, for those interested.
https://youtu.be/9IO6aBzriiI?si=68GIgMFj6XHWdWoS

Brings me great joy seeing TotK properly respected above BotW.

However, having Viewtiful Joe, F-Zero GX, and Donkey Kong Country 2 all ranked so low is offensive. Those are easily some of the best games ever.

1.This feels like something that Dunkey would post on his YouTube channel.

2. The DK rap always was and always will be amazing.

3. If you want to hear an awesome Kirby song...

https://youtu.be/1_6jZV8imb4?si=S_8kStnv_rIP1A-q