I’m not surprised, given that it’s been half a year without an update on it. With this and Mina the Hollower being delayed, I should actually be able to finish every game I’ve purchased this year on the plus side?
Really looking forward to this one. Hopefully we get a release date soon.
Sort of surprised to see NintendoLife be on the lower end of the spectrum with reviews here, but I trust the opinion. Good to see that the game is averaging above ScarVi and Sw/Sh currently on Meta and Opencritic. I’m honestly far more interested in the game than I was yesterday following all the reviews. Can’t wait to try the new combat system. Sorry Ghost of Yotei if I don’t see you for a bit.
@LazyDaisy It allegedly has details going up to Gen 11 being listed as a 2030 release. There’s one game in particular that looks like exactly what I’d like from a future Pokemon game. The leaks are certainly interesting.
Well, I forgot to write on this yesterday, but so far I’ve played Absolum, which I love to start, Kuukiyomi 4, which my son stole from me and proceeded to play as rudely as possible, a few rounds of Hades 2, which I’m starting to progress in now (and I agree with everyone that prefers the first game, basically, because the second one may have better gameplay but a less compelling storyline), and Super Mario Galaxy 2… because my son was having trouble with bosses.
Hopefully I get a chance to play Yotei as well! Pokemon is coming out next week and, after a relatively easy year to stay ahead of games, I’m sinking now! A good problem to have, huh?
I’d say the only thing I want to leak is the reviews, but honestly, after how the last couple of games have reviewed, I don’t trust reviews on Pokemon games anymore. I fully expect a series of critical reviews at this point and the game to sell millions regardless and also generate more conversation than the majority of GotY tier titles because… that’s Switch era Pokemon for you!
I’m looking forward to seeing how the game is, even if I’ve got way too much to play at the moment. 😵💫
@benmalsky198 I mean, if you want to get into a philosophical debate on if anything is good or bad, we can go there, but Adventures in Gameland is certainly not of the same quality as say… Silksong, and nowhere near as rich in content or fun either. Or to make things more comparable to its genre, I would say something like Elechead or Belle Boomerang are far more fun and a better value (you can get them both for less cost than the Rugrats game as well!). Or I mean, Megaman and Super Mario Bros are pretty easy to get access to as well, and are far more exceptional experiences. Adventures in Gameland is an ok game that could’ve been better. It’s sort of fun.
Already got Galaxy 2, preordered Pokemon and Katamari and gutted that Mina got delayed since it’s absolutely fantastic, buuuut… I’ll be fine. More time to play what I already have. I’m tempted with Mortal Kombat, but I’ll resist because I truly do have enough to play this month. I’ve also got Yotei on the PS5, so I mean, that’s four games to play in a month. That’s my heaviest month this year for sure!
@benmalsky198 I largely play indie games, so I’ve got a pretty decent vantage point to compare the game to other indies of various budgets and scopes, and that’s where I feel I can acknowledge its strengths and weaknesses as a game pretty confidently. To cut them some slack, I don’t think the development team had the experience for a license as big as Rugrats and I think they did the best they could with their limitations. However, as sympathetic as I towards that, it doesn’t mean that the game ended up being a success in that it had a decent amount of pitfalls in how the gameplay felt, the brevity of the levels, etc. I suppose it does simulate the 90’s feeling of a licensed game pretty well, but I doubt that’s what they were aiming to do. To compare it with those though, it’s one of the better ones in that comparison. That’s probably a friendlier comparison point than the indie scene.
@benmalsky198 Adventures in Gameland was a missed opportunity. The visuals are largely solid, but the level design and gameplay leaves a lot to be desired. It’s a 6/10 to me. I’d recommend reading some reviews on the game. They’re not wrong. It’s a frustrating game because you can tell the developers have passion towards the game and they had elements of the game right, but its sort of clear to me too that the game could’ve used more time to cook.
Those shows would probably resonate more with my younger siblings. I don’t dislike the shows. They’re good shows, just a different nostalgia though, I suppose.
@benmalsky198 I’m not sorry about it. There’s a definite charm about the retro era and I’ve basically grown up with the modern history of gaming. Plus, I was in high school during the PS2 era, so I got plenty of it, just not much in the way of like SpongeBob games or whatever. The best TMNT games are NES/SNES, fyi. I’ve heard the SpongeBob games are pretty solid, but I just don’t really have the connection to the character like I would have for the Klasky Csupo cartoons, you know? I really wanted to like that new Rugrats game, but, man…
Yeah, I dunno. I think fun means different things to different people. For me, completing intricate platforming sections in a game are fun, but I’m well aware that that’s not for everyone. And I like a lot of offbeat games too, which aren’t for everyone either. I get more toy box vibes from stuff like that.
@benmalsky198 Your reasoning totally makes sense to me. It could be a generational thing as I’m about 10 years older and the NES/SNES/N64 eras were littered with bad games that only sold because they had a name brand attachment.
And, no, I don’t particularly like it when there’s crossovers if it doesn’t make sense to me. I’m not opposed to crossovers though. I liked when Supernatural and Scooby Doo had a crossover. Lol. But for me, most works of fiction have their own in-universe sense of logic to them and things get a little weird when things get mixed.
@benmalsky198 @benmalsky198 Nickelodeon’s legacy in games has been for licensed games of all different qualities. Back in the N64 era, there were some unplayable clunkers dropped by Nickelodeon. I definitely had a decent amount of Nickelodeon games as a kid. I can admit to not playing SpongeBob games, but definitely Rugrats, Ren and Stimpy, Rocko, etc, and I’d be hard pressed to call any one of those games a classic by any means. I’d argue most Nickelodeon games I’ve played have been along the lines of a 5/10 tier game, some worse, some slightly better.
And yeah, I don’t like crossovers so much unless there’s a story or rationalization to have it make sense. It’s one of the reasons I think Crossworld is worse than MKW. Other people feel the same too. I can understand your analogy for dumping the toy box, but uhh… I dunno… I still think there needs to be a logic beyond, “People like these characters too, so we have a business partnership and brought them in because we thought that would drive sales.” In my opinion, that’s how the characters feel as additions.
Again, the game’s not bad. It’s a strong kart racer, but it’s a bit all over the place in some respects for me. Your comment about the toy box though, again, really rationalizes to me why the game has some middling reviews but some really glowing reviews. I’d wonder if there’s a correlation between doing that as a child and loving this game
@Orwellian87 @Res462 Thank you. I must’ve been tired yesterday night. Total bummer this one got delayed, but I’m sure they’re doing the right thing. It’s lovely when you can trust the developers fully to deliver a wonderful game.
@Sonicka @benmalsky198 I’m not particularly a fan of Megaman or any non-Sega IP being in it anyway. It’s not Smash in that it’s a celebration of gaming as a whole, Nickelodeon doesn’t really have much legacy in the video game outside of licensed games for their cartoons. I get where some people would like them, but for me they don’t add value to the experience, but rather show the corporate synergy between the two brands. So, yes, exactly, it’s Paramount and Sega shaking hands.
It DOES feel very Fortnite, which I can’t stand Fortnite as a Petri dish of popular IPs tossed into a BR shooter, so it makes sense why I don’t like it.
@benmalsky198 They’re separate universes. It doesn’t really feel like the characters would ever really interact. I mean, if we had to do crossovers, why not use Sega IP? Ai Ai or like Joe Musashi, you know? Nickelodeon doesn’t really conn fit in a way that makes sense outside of cross marketing
I bought Galaxy 2 since I already have 3D All-Stars. At $40, it’s fantastic value for a fantastic game. I tested it out for a bit and it’s still a very 10/10 tier game. I’ll go back and play it in December or January though when the release schedule thins out, trying to play through all the newer games I’ve gotten before Metroid if it’s possible.
I thought Crossworlds was ok from what I played of it. Admittedly, I’ve got about five or six times about as much time in MKW as Crossworlds, but I like that MKW abandons the three lap structure for intermission courses and I sort of feel that Crossworlds feels a bit too busy at times. MKW feels like the most relaxed yet skill intensive entry whereas Crossworlds feels like Sonic Racing inspired by Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart, but at double speed. I do NOT like Crossworlds having Nickelodeon characters in it, but respect MKW for staying in-universe.
Admittedly, kart racers aren’t my favorite genre, and my son argues that both of them are worse than MK8. Personally though, MKW’s probably the most fun I’ve had with the genre since MK64 whereas Crossworlds feels like a competent kart racer with a neat hook but that’s about it. I am curious how I’ll feel about Kirby Air-Riders. I sort of hope there’s a demo for it because I’m sort of at kart racer saturation right now. I don’t know who’s the genius that thought the Switch 2 needed 3 of them for launch year.
Absolutely agree with Silksong at #1 and Hades #2. Earthion’s a solid #3, but… for me, I think I actually liked both Henry Halfhead and Lego Voyagers more than Earthion, even if that game’s made by the best minds in the shmup genre, basically. I just prefer oddball games to shmups in 2025, I think.
But, yes… Silksong… it’s the best game to release on Switch and Switch 2 this year for certain with potentially only Mina the Hollower and Metroid Dread to contest it now.
It’s honestly getting sort of hard to find a solid game NintendoLife hasn’t reviewed or covered in one of these style articles! So… good job, NintendoLife! As always, thank you for embracing the indie community!
Ghost of Yotei, Silent Hill F, Lego Voyagers, and Hades 2. I suspect I’ll play all four of them in some capacity.
So far, I’ve yet to start Silent Hill F, so it’s hard to comment on it, but Lego Voyagers seems like it’s pretty underrated. My son and I have had fun with it to start. Meanwhile, I’m still making opinions of Hades 2 and Ghost. To start, they both feel like sequels that don’t quite hit like the first games in their series, but that could just be because it’s early in both of them for me. I am sort of surprised by how similar AC Shadows’s seed plot is to Yotei too. Even though, Atsu’s a very different character and the way the stories are told are different, it’s sort of interesting that the revenge narrative was put down in two massive games this year like that.
First person. I went from liking RE to loving it while playing 7 and 8. There’s just a different kind of immersion for me with it for me. Both games felt better and deeper than the older entries for me. I know that’s an uncommon viewpoint, but I genuinely feel this way
Looking forward to playing Galaxy 2 soon enough. I think I’ll prioritize new games still for the month, but definitely purchased it because I know I’ll play it again someday. Playing Galaxy 1 when 3D All Stars came out was proof that a good game is a good game, no matter the age or limitations of the original hardware. I personally find Wii era games difficult to return to, but these ones are timeless. It’s such a wonderful thing that 2 is now available on Switch as well.
My wife got me this one for Christmas in 2019. Still barely started it and she’s still asking me to go back to it. What’s the consensus on this game? I’ve never played a Professor Layton game, so I’ve no comparison point. I like the art, but you know the drill… other games come out and some games you just never go back to and all that. Just curious if I’m missing something with this one.
More Silksong and that will remain my game until it is completed. I may try Hades 2 out because I’m deeply curious about it or watch my son play Henry Halfhead too. I did pick up Lego Voyagers as well, so that’s possible. With Silksong and Hades being such massive indie hits that basically dropped from nowhere, is it weird that I’m like jeez Mina the Hollower, I knew your release date first, so let’s complete the trinity a little sooner please?
I’ll be picking up Ghost of Yotei and Mario Galaxy 2 next week, so I’m basically at a point where my gaming is planned and stacked for maybe the next 4, 5 months. Should I get Silent Hill F too?
Death Stranding 2’s my personal GotY, but, man, Silksong’s also a 10/10 and it’s got that following (as of right now, I’d be ok with Bananza as GotY too, but it doesn’t feel like anyone’s championing that). I may be an outlier but Expedition 33 is more like a strong 7/10 for me. It’s a good game with some flaws.
@its_luke_c No kidding! I did love seeing the game humble the internet because no one got early access to it. It feels like the difficulty argument popped up because “the internet” was struggling with the game and was so open about it. Honestly the first boss in Erdtree was more difficult than anything in Act 1 of Silksong, only difference though is that people could practice for Erdtree.
@Medic_alert I feel that way 100%. I’ve played RE exclusively on PS, but the opportunity to play it on the go is sort of tempting. Especially in February… where maybe I could take my Switch 2 to work for a “lunch break.”
I’m torn on which console to get it on. On one hand, the fidelity of the PS5, but on the other hand, portability, which means not having to hide the game from my kids in the same way. Lol. I struggle playing grown up games these days.
I didn’t get much time to play games this week, soooo… when I finally do play something, it’ll be fighting The Last Judge in Silksong at some point and hopefully entering the Citadel.
@Untempered-Link I just wish the naysayers would see the value. It’s not like we’re getting The Last of Us Part 1 again at $70, which realistically could have happened if we look at how the industry has been the last generation. It’s a far better deal than any of the other Wii ports on the Switch family of consoles and it’s ok to admit that.
@GgGames @LastFootnote Xenoblade Chronicles 1 was given heaps of praise and was basically a Switch GotY candidate for a lot of people in Nintendo circles. Few people complained about Skyward Sword or Sonic Colors (I know that’s not Nintendo, but it’s a Wii game). For the most part, people were positive toward Kirby’s Return to Dreamland. Even 3D All Stars was generally considered a great release at launch. The only games I recall having true resistance was the Donkey Kong games, and Tropical Freeze is a WiiU title, so that’s a bit of a different beast. Luigi’s Mansion 2 is a 3DS game, so that’s a bit of a different beast too.
Porting two 10/10 games at $40 a pop is a good value. Nintendo could’ve sold both games individually at full AAA price and people would be buying them. This is better than that. In an era where we’ve been getting low effort ports and low effort remasters/remakes at $60 and $70 for individual games, this is better than that. It feels like there is far more outrage toward this package than most of the other ports we’ve had the last 5-10 years.
How many Wii ports were priced at $60 in the Switch 1 era and it was cool? Now, Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 are being sold at $70 together or $40 a piece and it’s not, even though both games are bonafide masterpieces?
Let’s be real and admit this is actually pretty decent value.
Thank you for pushing that OpenCritic score back up to 92 today with this 10/10 review. There’s nothing I’d like to see more in gaming this year than see Silksong win GotY. It would be incredible to see!
Totally agree with the review score! Thank you for the review!
I really wanted to play Strange Horticulture, but it was too small and finicky for me to really enjoy. If they can find a way to increase text size, I’m down to binge both games
It’s always interesting to see people decry Nintendo as greedy when they are literally the last major platform to the digital party. Xbox and PlayStation have both basically prioritized digital for 5+ years now. Nintendo has stated they did the key cards to appease third party publishers that wanted to keep costs down. This was their compromise, knowing that the Switch brand does have a decent amount of collectors, myself included. At least Nintendo is growing software shelf space as PlayStation and Xbox decrease theirs.
The company is just smart with how they utilize their assets to continually generate profits. Nintendo creates good, quality games and that’s never changed. Sure, the aim is to make money with their games, but that’s what most publishers are in it for. Nintendo prioritizes DLC and microtransactions far less than the rest of the industry.
Just remember all companies want to make money and survive in a changing economic climate. Let’s try to support what Nintendo does right because they’re doing a lot more right than the rest of the industry is doing wrong. Nintendo attempting to preserve Virtual Boy, in spite of the plastic headset and the console’s niche appeal, demonstrates that Nintendo is making steps toward preservation. They could be far greedier than they are.
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Re: Splatoon 2 Version 5.5.2 Now Live For Switch And Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Lady_rosalina I actually agree with you on that. I think I liked the music better too.
Re: Splatoon 2 Version 5.5.2 Now Live For Switch And Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
People are still playing Splatoon 2 instead of 3?
That’s sort of cool to know.
Re: Delightful Looking RPG 'Witchbrook' Has Been Delayed On Switch and Switch 2
I’m not surprised, given that it’s been half a year without an update on it. With this and Mina the Hollower being delayed, I should actually be able to finish every game I’ve purchased this year on the plus side?
Really looking forward to this one. Hopefully we get a release date soon.
Re: Review: Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Stellar Battles, But A Step Down From Arceus
Sort of surprised to see NintendoLife be on the lower end of the spectrum with reviews here, but I trust the opinion. Good to see that the game is averaging above ScarVi and Sw/Sh currently on Meta and Opencritic. I’m honestly far more interested in the game than I was yesterday following all the reviews. Can’t wait to try the new combat system. Sorry Ghost of Yotei if I don’t see you for a bit.
Re: Pokémon Z-A's Source Code And Beta Builds Have Now Supposedly Leaked
@LazyDaisy It allegedly has details going up to Gen 11 being listed as a 2030 release. There’s one game in particular that looks like exactly what I’d like from a future Pokemon game. The leaks are certainly interesting.
Re: Community: 32 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
Great that Toree Saturn can be inserted here. Bad End Theater sounds interesting…
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th October)
Well, I forgot to write on this yesterday, but so far I’ve played Absolum, which I love to start, Kuukiyomi 4, which my son stole from me and proceeded to play as rudely as possible, a few rounds of Hades 2, which I’m starting to progress in now (and I agree with everyone that prefers the first game, basically, because the second one may have better gameplay but a less compelling storyline), and Super Mario Galaxy 2… because my son was having trouble with bosses.
Hopefully I get a chance to play Yotei as well! Pokemon is coming out next week and, after a relatively easy year to stay ahead of games, I’m sinking now! A good problem to have, huh?
Re: Surprise! Dragon Ball FighterZ Is Adding Another Fighter To The Roster In 2026
@Bass_X0 I’d be down for that. The game’s one of the most enjoyable fighting games I’ve ever played and certainly the best Dragon Ball game.
Re: PSA: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Already Being Datamined, Watch Out For Spoilers
I’d say the only thing I want to leak is the reviews, but honestly, after how the last couple of games have reviewed, I don’t trust reviews on Pokemon games anymore. I fully expect a series of critical reviews at this point and the game to sell millions regardless and also generate more conversation than the majority of GotY tier titles because… that’s Switch era Pokemon for you!
I’m looking forward to seeing how the game is, even if I’ve got way too much to play at the moment. 😵💫
Re: Review: Absolum (Switch) - Evolves Arcade, RPG & Roguelike Formats Into Something Fresh & Exciting
Well, since Mina the Hollower got delayed, maybe I should see what this one’s about, huh…
Re: Opinion: Sonic Racing Crossworlds > Mario Kart World, And It's Not Even Close For Me
@benmalsky198 I mean, if you want to get into a philosophical debate on if anything is good or bad, we can go there, but Adventures in Gameland is certainly not of the same quality as say… Silksong, and nowhere near as rich in content or fun either. Or to make things more comparable to its genre, I would say something like Elechead or Belle Boomerang are far more fun and a better value (you can get them both for less cost than the Rugrats game as well!). Or I mean, Megaman and Super Mario Bros are pretty easy to get access to as well, and are far more exceptional experiences. Adventures in Gameland is an ok game that could’ve been better. It’s sort of fun.
Re: Poll: How Many New Games Do You Buy In A Year?
Depends on the year. This year I’m floating around 20 in total, but I’ve definitely hit the 30-50 range in years past.
Physically though, I used to buy one a month at least, but I’ve only bought two physical carts this year…
Re: Video: 11 Exciting New Games Coming To Switch 1 & 2 In October 2025
Already got Galaxy 2, preordered Pokemon and Katamari and gutted that Mina got delayed since it’s absolutely fantastic, buuuut… I’ll be fine. More time to play what I already have. I’m tempted with Mortal Kombat, but I’ll resist because I truly do have enough to play this month. I’ve also got Yotei on the PS5, so I mean, that’s four games to play in a month. That’s my heaviest month this year for sure!
Re: Opinion: Sonic Racing Crossworlds > Mario Kart World, And It's Not Even Close For Me
@benmalsky198 I largely play indie games, so I’ve got a pretty decent vantage point to compare the game to other indies of various budgets and scopes, and that’s where I feel I can acknowledge its strengths and weaknesses as a game pretty confidently. To cut them some slack, I don’t think the development team had the experience for a license as big as Rugrats and I think they did the best they could with their limitations. However, as sympathetic as I towards that, it doesn’t mean that the game ended up being a success in that it had a decent amount of pitfalls in how the gameplay felt, the brevity of the levels, etc. I suppose it does simulate the 90’s feeling of a licensed game pretty well, but I doubt that’s what they were aiming to do. To compare it with those though, it’s one of the better ones in that comparison. That’s probably a friendlier comparison point than the indie scene.
Re: Opinion: Sonic Racing Crossworlds > Mario Kart World, And It's Not Even Close For Me
@benmalsky198 Adventures in Gameland was a missed opportunity. The visuals are largely solid, but the level design and gameplay leaves a lot to be desired. It’s a 6/10 to me. I’d recommend reading some reviews on the game. They’re not wrong. It’s a frustrating game because you can tell the developers have passion towards the game and they had elements of the game right, but its sort of clear to me too that the game could’ve used more time to cook.
Those shows would probably resonate more with my younger siblings. I don’t dislike the shows. They’re good shows, just a different nostalgia though, I suppose.
Re: Opinion: Sonic Racing Crossworlds > Mario Kart World, And It's Not Even Close For Me
@benmalsky198 I’m not sorry about it. There’s a definite charm about the retro era and I’ve basically grown up with the modern history of gaming. Plus, I was in high school during the PS2 era, so I got plenty of it, just not much in the way of like SpongeBob games or whatever. The best TMNT games are NES/SNES, fyi. I’ve heard the SpongeBob games are pretty solid, but I just don’t really have the connection to the character like I would have for the Klasky Csupo cartoons, you know? I really wanted to like that new Rugrats game, but, man…
Yeah, I dunno. I think fun means different things to different people. For me, completing intricate platforming sections in a game are fun, but I’m well aware that that’s not for everyone. And I like a lot of offbeat games too, which aren’t for everyone either. I get more toy box vibes from stuff like that.
Re: Opinion: Sonic Racing Crossworlds > Mario Kart World, And It's Not Even Close For Me
@benmalsky198 Your reasoning totally makes sense to me. It could be a generational thing as I’m about 10 years older and the NES/SNES/N64 eras were littered with bad games that only sold because they had a name brand attachment.
And, no, I don’t particularly like it when there’s crossovers if it doesn’t make sense to me. I’m not opposed to crossovers though. I liked when Supernatural and Scooby Doo had a crossover. Lol. But for me, most works of fiction have their own in-universe sense of logic to them and things get a little weird when things get mixed.
Re: Opinion: Sonic Racing Crossworlds > Mario Kart World, And It's Not Even Close For Me
@benmalsky198 @benmalsky198 Nickelodeon’s legacy in games has been for licensed games of all different qualities. Back in the N64 era, there were some unplayable clunkers dropped by Nickelodeon. I definitely had a decent amount of Nickelodeon games as a kid. I can admit to not playing SpongeBob games, but definitely Rugrats, Ren and Stimpy, Rocko, etc, and I’d be hard pressed to call any one of those games a classic by any means. I’d argue most Nickelodeon games I’ve played have been along the lines of a 5/10 tier game, some worse, some slightly better.
And yeah, I don’t like crossovers so much unless there’s a story or rationalization to have it make sense. It’s one of the reasons I think Crossworld is worse than MKW. Other people feel the same too. I can understand your analogy for dumping the toy box, but uhh… I dunno… I still think there needs to be a logic beyond, “People like these characters too, so we have a business partnership and brought them in because we thought that would drive sales.” In my opinion, that’s how the characters feel as additions.
Again, the game’s not bad. It’s a strong kart racer, but it’s a bit all over the place in some respects for me. Your comment about the toy box though, again, really rationalizes to me why the game has some middling reviews but some really glowing reviews. I’d wonder if there’s a correlation between doing that as a child and loving this game
Re: Retro Zelda-Inspired Adventure 'Mina The Hollower' Has Been Delayed For Switch 2 And Switch
@Orwellian87 @Res462 Thank you. I must’ve been tired yesterday night. Total bummer this one got delayed, but I’m sure they’re doing the right thing. It’s lovely when you can trust the developers fully to deliver a wonderful game.
Re: Retro Zelda-Inspired Adventure 'Mina The Hollower' Has Been Delayed For Switch 2 And Switch
Did they say a new release date and I’m missing it?
Re: Opinion: Sonic Racing Crossworlds > Mario Kart World, And It's Not Even Close For Me
@Sonicka @benmalsky198 I’m not particularly a fan of Megaman or any non-Sega IP being in it anyway. It’s not Smash in that it’s a celebration of gaming as a whole, Nickelodeon doesn’t really have much legacy in the video game outside of licensed games for their cartoons. I get where some people would like them, but for me they don’t add value to the experience, but rather show the corporate synergy between the two brands. So, yes, exactly, it’s Paramount and Sega shaking hands.
It DOES feel very Fortnite, which I can’t stand Fortnite as a Petri dish of popular IPs tossed into a BR shooter, so it makes sense why I don’t like it.
Re: Opinion: Sonic Racing Crossworlds > Mario Kart World, And It's Not Even Close For Me
@benmalsky198 They’re separate universes. It doesn’t really feel like the characters would ever really interact. I mean, if we had to do crossovers, why not use Sega IP? Ai Ai or like Joe Musashi, you know? Nickelodeon doesn’t really conn fit in a way that makes sense outside of cross marketing
Re: Poll: So, Did You Get Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 For Switch?
I bought Galaxy 2 since I already have 3D All-Stars. At $40, it’s fantastic value for a fantastic game. I tested it out for a bit and it’s still a very 10/10 tier game. I’ll go back and play it in December or January though when the release schedule thins out, trying to play through all the newer games I’ve gotten before Metroid if it’s possible.
Re: Opinion: Sonic Racing Crossworlds > Mario Kart World, And It's Not Even Close For Me
I thought Crossworlds was ok from what I played of it. Admittedly, I’ve got about five or six times about as much time in MKW as Crossworlds, but I like that MKW abandons the three lap structure for intermission courses and I sort of feel that Crossworlds feels a bit too busy at times. MKW feels like the most relaxed yet skill intensive entry whereas Crossworlds feels like Sonic Racing inspired by Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart, but at double speed. I do NOT like Crossworlds having Nickelodeon characters in it, but respect MKW for staying in-universe.
Admittedly, kart racers aren’t my favorite genre, and my son argues that both of them are worse than MK8. Personally though, MKW’s probably the most fun I’ve had with the genre since MK64 whereas Crossworlds feels like a competent kart racer with a neat hook but that’s about it. I am curious how I’ll feel about Kirby Air-Riders. I sort of hope there’s a demo for it because I’m sort of at kart racer saturation right now. I don’t know who’s the genius that thought the Switch 2 needed 3 of them for launch year.
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (September 2025)
Absolutely agree with Silksong at #1 and Hades #2. Earthion’s a solid #3, but… for me, I think I actually liked both Henry Halfhead and Lego Voyagers more than Earthion, even if that game’s made by the best minds in the shmup genre, basically. I just prefer oddball games to shmups in 2025, I think.
But, yes… Silksong… it’s the best game to release on Switch and Switch 2 this year for certain with potentially only Mina the Hollower and Metroid Dread to contest it now.
Re: Community: Played A Great Switch Game We Missed? Send Us Your Hot Tips
It’s honestly getting sort of hard to find a solid game NintendoLife hasn’t reviewed or covered in one of these style articles! So… good job, NintendoLife! As always, thank you for embracing the indie community!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (4th October)
Ghost of Yotei, Silent Hill F, Lego Voyagers, and Hades 2. I suspect I’ll play all four of them in some capacity.
So far, I’ve yet to start Silent Hill F, so it’s hard to comment on it, but Lego Voyagers seems like it’s pretty underrated. My son and I have had fun with it to start. Meanwhile, I’m still making opinions of Hades 2 and Ghost. To start, they both feel like sequels that don’t quite hit like the first games in their series, but that could just be because it’s early in both of them for me. I am sort of surprised by how similar AC Shadows’s seed plot is to Yotei too. Even though, Atsu’s a very different character and the way the stories are told are different, it’s sort of interesting that the revenge narrative was put down in two massive games this year like that.
Re: Poll: Will You Play Resident Evil Requiem In First-Person Or Third-Person?
First person. I went from liking RE to loving it while playing 7 and 8. There’s just a different kind of immersion for me with it for me. Both games felt better and deeper than the older entries for me. I know that’s an uncommon viewpoint, but I genuinely feel this way
Re: Bandai Namco Is Shutting Down Another Pac-Man Battle Royale Game On Switch
I still miss PAC Man 99. I used to play it pretty regularly…
Re: Review: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Switch) - Still Out Of This World
Looking forward to playing Galaxy 2 soon enough. I think I’ll prioritize new games still for the month, but definitely purchased it because I know I’ll play it again someday. Playing Galaxy 1 when 3D All Stars came out was proof that a good game is a good game, no matter the age or limitations of the original hardware. I personally find Wii era games difficult to return to, but these ones are timeless. It’s such a wonderful thing that 2 is now available on Switch as well.
Re: UK Charts: FC 26 Scores An Early Winner And Keeps Sonic Racing From The Podium
Not surprised that Crossworlds launched below MKW. It’s funny they pitched a Nintendon’t style ad for it and couldn’t beat it.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle And The Millionaires' Conspiracy (Switch)
Japan for me.
My wife got me this one for Christmas in 2019. Still barely started it and she’s still asking me to go back to it. What’s the consensus on this game? I’ve never played a Professor Layton game, so I’ve no comparison point. I like the art, but you know the drill… other games come out and some games you just never go back to and all that. Just curious if I’m missing something with this one.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (27th September)
More Silksong and that will remain my game until it is completed. I may try Hades 2 out because I’m deeply curious about it or watch my son play Henry Halfhead too. I did pick up Lego Voyagers as well, so that’s possible. With Silksong and Hades being such massive indie hits that basically dropped from nowhere, is it weird that I’m like jeez Mina the Hollower, I knew your release date first, so let’s complete the trinity a little sooner please?
I’ll be picking up Ghost of Yotei and Mario Galaxy 2 next week, so I’m basically at a point where my gaming is planned and stacked for maybe the next 4, 5 months. Should I get Silent Hill F too?
Re: Round Up: The Reviews For Hades II On Switch And Switch 2 Are In
@SirLink May Silksong emerge victorious!
Death Stranding 2’s my personal GotY, but, man, Silksong’s also a 10/10 and it’s got that following (as of right now, I’d be ok with Bananza as GotY too, but it doesn’t feel like anyone’s championing that). I may be an outlier but Expedition 33 is more like a strong 7/10 for me. It’s a good game with some flaws.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews For Hades II On Switch And Switch 2 Are In
@Airsqueeble Depends on Ghost of Yotei’s reviews, I’d imagine, since the review embargo allegedly lifts tomorrow.
Hades 2 doesn’t exactly have a full platter of reviews yet as well. It has fewer reviews currently than Expedition 33 or Silksong.
Re: Opinion: Why Focus On Silksong's Difficulty When We Need To Talk About How Cute It is?
@its_luke_c No kidding! I did love seeing the game humble the internet because no one got early access to it. It feels like the difficulty argument popped up because “the internet” was struggling with the game and was so open about it. Honestly the first boss in Erdtree was more difficult than anything in Act 1 of Silksong, only difference though is that people could practice for Erdtree.
Re: Opinion: Resident Evil Requiem Represents A Turning Point For Switch 2
@Medic_alert I feel that way 100%. I’ve played RE exclusively on PS, but the opportunity to play it on the go is sort of tempting. Especially in February… where maybe I could take my Switch 2 to work for a “lunch break.”
Re: Opinion: Resident Evil Requiem Represents A Turning Point For Switch 2
I’m torn on which console to get it on. On one hand, the fidelity of the PS5, but on the other hand, portability, which means not having to hide the game from my kids in the same way. Lol. I struggle playing grown up games these days.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th September)
I didn’t get much time to play games this week, soooo… when I finally do play something, it’ll be fighting The Last Judge in Silksong at some point and hopefully entering the Citadel.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Gets A Seven-Minute Overview Trailer
@Untempered-Link I just wish the naysayers would see the value. It’s not like we’re getting The Last of Us Part 1 again at $70, which realistically could have happened if we look at how the industry has been the last generation. It’s a far better deal than any of the other Wii ports on the Switch family of consoles and it’s ok to admit that.
Re: Nintendo Music "Special Release" Adds Tracks From Donkey Kong Bananza Today
Oooooh zeeeeebraaaa, zeeeebraaaa!
Re: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Gets A Seven-Minute Overview Trailer
@GgGames @LastFootnote Xenoblade Chronicles 1 was given heaps of praise and was basically a Switch GotY candidate for a lot of people in Nintendo circles. Few people complained about Skyward Sword or Sonic Colors (I know that’s not Nintendo, but it’s a Wii game). For the most part, people were positive toward Kirby’s Return to Dreamland. Even 3D All Stars was generally considered a great release at launch. The only games I recall having true resistance was the Donkey Kong games, and Tropical Freeze is a WiiU title, so that’s a bit of a different beast. Luigi’s Mansion 2 is a 3DS game, so that’s a bit of a different beast too.
Porting two 10/10 games at $40 a pop is a good value. Nintendo could’ve sold both games individually at full AAA price and people would be buying them. This is better than that. In an era where we’ve been getting low effort ports and low effort remasters/remakes at $60 and $70 for individual games, this is better than that. It feels like there is far more outrage toward this package than most of the other ports we’ve had the last 5-10 years.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Gets A Seven-Minute Overview Trailer
How many Wii ports were priced at $60 in the Switch 1 era and it was cool? Now, Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 are being sold at $70 together or $40 a piece and it’s not, even though both games are bonafide masterpieces?
Let’s be real and admit this is actually pretty decent value.
Re: Review: Hollow Knight: Silksong - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - Woven To Brutal Perfection
Thank you for pushing that OpenCritic score back up to 92 today with this 10/10 review. There’s nothing I’d like to see more in gaming this year than see Silksong win GotY. It would be incredible to see!
Totally agree with the review score! Thank you for the review!
Re: Review: Strange Antiquities (Switch) – A Wicked Good Occult Puzzler & Sequel
I really wanted to play Strange Horticulture, but it was too small and finicky for me to really enjoy. If they can find a way to increase text size, I’m down to binge both games
Re: Newcomers Can Break Final Fantasy VII Remake With New Difficulty Settings
Glad to see a game just give up on the game portion of the game.
Re: Nintendo Is "Acting To Protect The Industry" With Switch 2 Game Key Cards, Says Ex-Capcom Composer
It’s always interesting to see people decry Nintendo as greedy when they are literally the last major platform to the digital party. Xbox and PlayStation have both basically prioritized digital for 5+ years now. Nintendo has stated they did the key cards to appease third party publishers that wanted to keep costs down. This was their compromise, knowing that the Switch brand does have a decent amount of collectors, myself included. At least Nintendo is growing software shelf space as PlayStation and Xbox decrease theirs.
The company is just smart with how they utilize their assets to continually generate profits. Nintendo creates good, quality games and that’s never changed. Sure, the aim is to make money with their games, but that’s what most publishers are in it for. Nintendo prioritizes DLC and microtransactions far less than the rest of the industry.
Just remember all companies want to make money and survive in a changing economic climate. Let’s try to support what Nintendo does right because they’re doing a lot more right than the rest of the industry is doing wrong. Nintendo attempting to preserve Virtual Boy, in spite of the plastic headset and the console’s niche appeal, demonstrates that Nintendo is making steps toward preservation. They could be far greedier than they are.
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 For Switch?
Already have 3D All Stars, so I’ll get Galaxy 2 at some point. It’s absolutely worth the $40 price on its own, even if that’s digitally.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th September)
Silksong, Silksong, and Silksong.
Re: Rosalina's Storybook From Super Mario Galaxy Goes On Sale This November
Instant Christmas present for the kids. They loved seeing this in the Direct.