This should have dropped amiibo functionality and cost $20. Maybe $30 at the most. At that price point, they'd sell like crazy. At this high price point, only collectors will be interested.
I love a good world map! Super Mario World, Super Mario Land 2, Donkey Kong Country 1-3, Wario Land, etc
Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I can't stand the Link to the Past map, simply because of the way it's a flat 3d image. It has always given me a weird, gross feeling. Am I the only one?
Playing Metal Gear Solid 3 on the Master Collection. Just finished MGS1 and 2 this week. The amount of hate I've seen for the Master Collection is completely overblown. These games all play great and just like I remember on PS1/PS2. Any graphical nitpicks in comparison videos are completely irrelevant when actually playing. Although I am playing in handheld, so maybe docked is more problematic?
Woah, did I miss an announcement that Ultros is headed to Switch? I haven't played it but I remember seeing it quite a while ago and it looked interesting. But I thought it was Sony exclusive or something.
I'm so glad you reviewed this one, as I've been really curious about it.
I'm just curious to know more about the mature content. Not all nudity is created equal. Are we talking laughing at a plumber crack? Or are we talking porn? Likewise with the alcohol/drug use... how are these things presented?
Cato:Buttered Cat An absolutely brilliant puzzle platformer that may just be the best game Nintendolife hasn't ever reviewed. Can't recommend it highly enough.
I can't believe we're getting Silksong and Metroid Prime 4 in the same year.
As badly as I want Prime 4 though, what I want even more is for Prime 2 to get ported to Switch. It's one of my top 5 games of all time and I really want it playable on my favorite system.
Lovish is the game I'm interested in. I think Astalon is possibly the second best Metroidvania ever (after Hollow Knight) so that team definitely has my attention.
When games try to be "cool" and "mature" with a bunch of crude humor, boobs, and sweary words, you can count me out. This is stuff is not meant for actual grown ups but rather for teenage boys who want to feel edgy.
I've had a very similar Tomtoc case for my Switch Lite for 5+ years now and it's terrific. Has held up wonderfully and it's a really nice heather grey that doesn't look kiddy, unlike so many cases.
I truly understand why people are annoyed, but at the end of the day...
Play games. Have fun.
And remember that PC has been 100% digital for many years now.
Alan Wake, starting episode 3. First playthrough
The Wild at Heart, just bought it
Majora's Mask, umpteenth playthrough. Beat all the dungeons but now I'm wrapping up a bunch of sidequests before heading to the moon.
@CaleBoi25 Well definitely you should get past Outset Island before deciding. That's almost like seeing the title menu of a game and then deciding you don't like it 😄
Wind Waker does have some great moments, but overall I feel it's highly overrated. I love the visuals, but apart from that it's one of my least favorite Zelda games. However, it's probably worth beating once. Some of the good bits are pretty awesome.
I'd say you should at least go from Outset Island>Forsaken Fortress>Windfall Island>Dragon Roost Island>Forest Haven
If you do all that, the game might grab you. If you get that far and are not having fun, it's not worth continuing. How far are you currently?
@Eduard_Brenton I'm not into cozy style games either (Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, etc) but I've heard so much hype for this game. Can you tell me what makes it so special? I feel like I'm missing out, but then I watch 20 seconds of gameplay and it looks completely boring.
This reminds me of one time I was getting a haircut and the barbers were talking about their favorite music. One of them said "I mainly like indie music like Imagine Dragons."
My eyes rolled out of my skull and bounced down the street...
@EarthboundBenjy DK Jungle Beat is legitimately one of my favorite games Nintendo has EVER released. Only when played w/ bongos though. I hated the Wii release. Just make sure you take time to really master the combo system and go for the crests (medals). That's the only way to truly appreciate how brilliant the level design really is. If you just breeze through the game to beat it, you might think it's just okay, but if you try to really master it, the game is pure brilliance.
I prefer the crisp look of EU/JP over the more blurry feel of NA. HOWEVER, the zombies look absolutely laughable on the white covers, making me vote for NA overall.
Working through Stone Temple right now. I've beaten this game at least a dozen times since 2000, but it's still so incredible.
Also, on Switch I just bought Taiji, Alan Wake, A Short Hike, and the Metal Gear Solid collection. So I'm set for quite a while. Especially excited to start Taiji.
I do think the people at the top should be paid more. I've run my own company before and believe me, it's stressful and there is a lot of risk.
That being said though, I think there should be a cut off, such as the highest paid person can't make more than 5x the lowest paid person.
What about the fair use and parody laws? Wouldn't this fall under that anyway? It's kind of like how Robin Williams could play the Genie in Aladdin and imitate all sorts of famous personalities without permission or credit.
@DominionGamma Considering their massive investment in Bitcoin, that may not happen anytime soon, but time will tell. I suspect crypto will ultimately crash, but I don't know if that will be in 1 year or 100.
As someone who thinks copyright law is immoral, I'm not bothered by Gamestop using a picture that is plastered all over the internet. They're not hurting anyone.
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Re: Gallery: Here's A Closer Look At The Super Mario Wood Block Sets, Doubling As amiibo
This should have dropped amiibo functionality and cost $20. Maybe $30 at the most. At that price point, they'd sell like crazy. At this high price point, only collectors will be interested.
Re: 'Mina The Hollower', Yacht Club's Retro Zelda-Inspired Adventure, Scores Switch Release Date
The link in the video says the demo is available now, but it just has Wario telling me "Whoops"
UPDATE: The demo is live now 😀
Anyway, this demo was my 2nd biggest hope from the Indie Showcase (#1 being Silksong release date), so I'm happy.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Crowsworn
Eternal Life of Goldman
Maple Forest
Mina the Hollower [Switch demo]
Mr. Sleepy Man
Silksong
Re: Surprise! Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase For Thursday 7th August 2025
SWITCH DEMO for Mina the Hollower
RELEASE DATES for:
Crowsworn, Eternal Life of Goldman, Maple Forest, Mr. Sleepy Man, Silksong
Give me just a few of these and I'll be happy
Re: Opinion: Donkey Kong Bananza's Delightful World Map Is Another Nintendo Banger
I love a good world map! Super Mario World, Super Mario Land 2, Donkey Kong Country 1-3, Wario Land, etc
Maybe an unpopular opinion, but I can't stand the Link to the Past map, simply because of the way it's a flat 3d image. It has always given me a weird, gross feeling. Am I the only one?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd August)
Playing Metal Gear Solid 3 on the Master Collection. Just finished MGS1 and 2 this week. The amount of hate I've seen for the Master Collection is completely overblown. These games all play great and just like I remember on PS1/PS2. Any graphical nitpicks in comparison videos are completely irrelevant when actually playing. Although I am playing in handheld, so maybe docked is more problematic?

Re: Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Games & Accessories For August & September 2025
Woah, did I miss an announcement that Ultros is headed to Switch? I haven't played it but I remember seeing it quite a while ago and it looked interesting. But I thought it was Sony exclusive or something.
Re: Review: Time Flies (Switch) – An Indie Oddity That Makes Every Second Count
@nib0 Thanks!
Re: Review: Time Flies (Switch) – An Indie Oddity That Makes Every Second Count
I'm so glad you reviewed this one, as I've been really curious about it.
I'm just curious to know more about the mature content. Not all nudity is created equal. Are we talking laughing at a plumber crack? Or are we talking porn? Likewise with the alcohol/drug use... how are these things presented?
Re: Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
Switch 1 launch was like a supernova to the face.
Switch 2 launch has been almost as underwhelming as the launch of PS5. Not quite THAT bad but... pretty weak.
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong Will Be Playable At Gamescom 2025
So in other words, the game won't release until late August at the earliest.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (26th July)
Cato:Buttered Cat
An absolutely brilliant puzzle platformer that may just be the best game Nintendolife hasn't ever reviewed. Can't recommend it highly enough.
Re: 'The Knightling' Has Gone Gold, But The Switch Version Has Been Axed
Bummer, I was actually interested in getting this game. Guess is can take it off my wishlist.
Re: CATO: Buttered Cat
This game is terrific. Absolutely top-notch puzzle game.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Rating Spotted, Fuelling Nintendo Direct Hopes Again
I can't believe we're getting Silksong and Metroid Prime 4 in the same year.
As badly as I want Prime 4 though, what I want even more is for Prime 2 to get ported to Switch. It's one of my top 5 games of all time and I really want it playable on my favorite system.
Re: Japanese Charts: Donkey Kong Bananza Sells A Bunch, But Can't Beat Mario Kart
It sold a "bunch" you guys! Get it!? A BUNCH? Like a "bunch" of bananas
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Re: Best Donkey Kong Games Of All Time
1. DKC2
2. Jungle Beat
3. DKC3
I love the whole series though. One of my favorite franchises, along with Pikmin, Zelda, and Metroid
Re: Acclaimed Puzzler 'Viewfinder' Bends Reality On Switch This Winter
Good! I've had this one on my SteamDeck wishlist but would buy it in a heartbeat on Switch since that's my preferred system.
Re: Ubisoft's Yves Guillemot Is Hopeful That Upcoming Switch 2 Port Can Revive Star Wars Outlaws
I was today years old when I realized that Star Wars Outlaws and Star Wars Hunters are two different games.
Maybe this is just me, or maybe other people mixed up the two games and thought Outlaws was that F2P Overwatch knock off.
Re: Round Up: 10 Switch 1 & 2 Games We Played BitSummit 2025 - Here's What We Thought
Lovish is the game I'm interested in. I think Astalon is possibly the second best Metroidvania ever (after Hollow Knight) so that team definitely has my attention.
Re: Mini Review: WaterField Designs CitySlicker For Switch 2 - A Classic Design Lives On
So in other words, it looks really nice but doesn't actually protect the system. If you sat on the bag, it would break the console. Excellent 👌
Re: Prefer Your Pokémon Sweary With "Pixelated Booty"? 'The Edge Of Allegoria' Might Just Be For You
When games try to be "cool" and "mature" with a bunch of crude humor, boobs, and sweary words, you can count me out. This is stuff is not meant for actual grown ups but rather for teenage boys who want to feel edgy.
Re: Nintendo Download: 17th July (North America)
I'm playing the game of discovering a bunch of older games that I wish I had bought during the summer eshop sale 🤪
Re: Mini Review: tomtoc FancyCase-G05 For Switch 2 - A Slim Case That Nails The Fundamentals
I've had a very similar Tomtoc case for my Switch Lite for 5+ years now and it's terrific. Has held up wonderfully and it's a really nice heather grey that doesn't look kiddy, unlike so many cases.
Re: Nintendo Is Seeking Player Feedback On Game-Key Cards In Japan
I truly understand why people are annoyed, but at the end of the day...
Play games. Have fun.
And remember that PC has been 100% digital for many years now.
Re: Time Flies, A Game About Living Your Best Life As A Fly, Buzzes Onto Switch This Month
"Delightfully accurate fly physics"
"Painstakingly hand-drawn"
This game looks interesting, but these descriptors made me chuckle
Re: 18 Months And $200,000 Later, Modder Gives Switch Lite OLED And HDMI-Out - And A Switch 2 OLED Mod Is Next
Imagine having $200K to blow on a project like this 🤯
Re: Amazon Prime Day 2025 - Best Deals On Nintendo Switch Games, Controllers, 4KTVs, MicroSD Cards, And More
I just bought Metal Gear collection a week ago. Oh well
Re: Round Up: The First Reviews Are In For Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4
I'll be getting this on PS4. I was super impressed with the Switch port of 1+2 but playing it in handheld is terrible for pulling off combos.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (June 2025)
Pipistrello and the Cursed YoYo is what I played most in June, since it didn't come out until the VERY end of May.
Re: Talking Point: One Month On, How Did Nintendo's Switch 2 Launch Go?
I feel completely satisfied with my decision..... to stick with Switch 1 😜
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (5th July)
Alan Wake, starting episode 3. First playthrough
The Wild at Heart, just bought it
Majora's Mask, umpteenth playthrough. Beat all the dungeons but now I'm wrapping up a bunch of sidequests before heading to the moon.
Re: Talking Point: With Bigger GameCube File Sizes, Should Nintendo Let Us Download Individual NSO Games?
@CaleBoi25 Well definitely you should get past Outset Island before deciding. That's almost like seeing the title menu of a game and then deciding you don't like it 😄
Re: Talking Point: With Bigger GameCube File Sizes, Should Nintendo Let Us Download Individual NSO Games?
@CaleBoi25
Wind Waker does have some great moments, but overall I feel it's highly overrated. I love the visuals, but apart from that it's one of my least favorite Zelda games. However, it's probably worth beating once. Some of the good bits are pretty awesome.
I'd say you should at least go from Outset Island>Forsaken Fortress>Windfall Island>Dragon Roost Island>Forest Haven
If you do all that, the game might grab you. If you get that far and are not having fun, it's not worth continuing. How far are you currently?
Re: Fantasy Life i's Latest Switch 1 & 2 Update Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Eduard_Brenton I'm not into cozy style games either (Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, etc) but I've heard so much hype for this game. Can you tell me what makes it so special? I feel like I'm missing out, but then I watch 20 seconds of gameplay and it looks completely boring.
Re: Dave The Diver Director Says "There's Nothing Indie" About Hit Game
This reminds me of one time I was getting a haircut and the barbers were talking about their favorite music. One of them said "I mainly like indie music like Imagine Dragons."
My eyes rolled out of my skull and bounced down the street...
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Developer Has Been Revealed
@EarthboundBenjy
DK Jungle Beat is legitimately one of my favorite games Nintendo has EVER released. Only when played w/ bongos though. I hated the Wii release.
Just make sure you take time to really master the combo system and go for the crests (medals). That's the only way to truly appreciate how brilliant the level design really is.
If you just breeze through the game to beat it, you might think it's just okay, but if you try to really master it, the game is pure brilliance.
Re: Poll: What's Your Switch (2) Game Of The Year So Far?
Of the games I've played, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo
I don't have a Switch 2 but if I did I'm sure my answer would be Split Fiction
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
I prefer the crisp look of EU/JP over the more blurry feel of NA.
HOWEVER, the zombies look absolutely laughable on the white covers, making me vote for NA overall.
Re: Review: MindSeize (Switch) - Slick Mega Man Zero-Style Action Jammed Into A Metroidvania
I've never played this game, but I've listened to the soundtrack so many times. It's incredible at setting a very specific sci-fi mood.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (28th June)
Working through Stone Temple right now. I've beaten this game at least a dozen times since 2000, but it's still so incredible.
Also, on Switch I just bought Taiji, Alan Wake, A Short Hike, and the Metal Gear Solid collection. So I'm set for quite a while. Especially excited to start Taiji.
Re: EA Worker Pay Continues To Dwindle As CEO Picks Up $5 Million Bonus, Thus Creating Amusingly Tall Financial Graph
This is gross but also not unique to EA,.
I do think the people at the top should be paid more. I've run my own company before and believe me, it's stressful and there is a lot of risk.
That being said though, I think there should be a cut off, such as the highest paid person can't make more than 5x the lowest paid person.
Re: Nintendo Confirms The Release Date For Drag X Drive On Switch 2
I already forgot this game even existed
Re: Reaction: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Instantly Become My Most Anticipated Game Of 2025
Watching this game gives me anxiety. Is that just me? I've never felt that way about a game before.
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
Watching this game gives me anxiety. It feels so frantic and chaotic in every way.
Re: Survival Kids
Why in the world is this rated 6.9? This is easily one of the best Gameboy Color games ever.
Re: Random: GameStop Tries To Make Light Of Switch 2 Staple Fiasco, But Lands In More Trouble
What about the fair use and parody laws? Wouldn't this fall under that anyway? It's kind of like how Robin Williams could play the Genie in Aladdin and imitate all sorts of famous personalities without permission or credit.
Re: Random: GameStop Tries To Make Light Of Switch 2 Staple Fiasco, But Lands In More Trouble
@DominionGamma Considering their massive investment in Bitcoin, that may not happen anytime soon, but time will tell. I suspect crypto will ultimately crash, but I don't know if that will be in 1 year or 100.
Re: Random: GameStop Tries To Make Light Of Switch 2 Staple Fiasco, But Lands In More Trouble
As someone who thinks copyright law is immoral, I'm not bothered by Gamestop using a picture that is plastered all over the internet. They're not hurting anyone.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Hoping To See In The Donkey Kong Bananza Direct?
Silksong release date 😏