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I assume it comes to Switch II, not the current Switch.
Anyway I’m a big fan of Civ but am worn out at this stage and have little enthusiasm. I played 6 on iPad and while in many ways it works well, the limited performance and crashes are not good. The AI is also terrible and really makes me not want to play again.

5/10… just based on the original, I haven’t played the remake. Original I finished and never touched or thought about again.

Switch is successful, however Nintendo went from console & handheld to just Switch. Nintendo was far more successful during Wii and DS era.
With only one console, Nintendo cannot afford to mess up sales wise (Wii-U, GameCube, N64).

Comparing PS2 to Switch, it’s worth bearing in mind that whereas people would only buy one PS2 per household, some households would have multiple Switches.

What’s with all of these card, or deck builder, games?

Body Harvest and Gretzky for the win. Both great games, although I’m not sure how someone who didn’t play (and love) Body Harvest at the time would react to playing it in 2024. Still though, those gently tinkling piano chords…

The fox from Tunic. Cute, but above all, doesn’t talk much!

Skipping through the video, I could do with more of the lovely graphics and less of the 3 guys heads to be honest. No offence guys.

That’s great. Would be nice to have a new map though.

299 hours total, of which 168 hours Bad North. Just got a switch last Christmas. Also have 2 kids now…

This wouldn't have Battlefield, right? That's more or less the only non-Switch game I would want, now that Pro-Evo doesn't exist anymore.

I would like something of a reboot:

• more focus on racing/skill element, less emphasis on items
• reduce the number of characters, no “Peachette” or whoever, no need for so many Kings, also no non-Mario characters
• remove glider/underwater bits, also remove the anti-gravity bits from #8
• remove kart customisation entirely, also reduce number of karts or simply have the classic go-kart.
  Given how well Mario Kart sells, I doubt Nintendo will do anything like that. However the franchise has accumulated so much bloat, and gone so far from what it was originally, that I think they need to refresh the formula.

I’m not sure where my JFJ cartridge is, so I would be interested in replaying. But forking out €50 for an N64 controller that I may not be able to use beyond switch (+ whatever NSO costs) is not appealing.

Jeff Goldblum as Tingle... I think I just threw up a little x0

@Znake I’m totally with you, apart from one thing: “easy so kids a can play it” isn’t right. Kids could beat difficult games during 8 / 16 noir era, so games go not have to be made artificially easier for them.
Apart from that, agreed that sounds like Wonder has little or no challenge, so I will also pass.

Looks quite nice on Switch. Not much difference to the PS5 version IMO.

Haven’t bought TotK, don’t think I’ll bother. BotW was fantastic, but I don’t want to play the same map again. Also not interested in “building” stuff.

Sorry, I have no idea what any of this is about.

Was exited for 4 on physical until I realised there are no motion controls.

I like Pikmin and played 1 to 3, but sounds like this is not challenging so I will skip it. 3 was nice but too easy.
If there is no challenge it’s just not really fun in my opinion. Same problem with a lot of Nintendo games these days it seems.

Bad North. Can’t stop coming back to it!

Thanks, I‘ll pass on buying in that case. Nice to save all that time I would spend playing!

I would like to play these games but am reluctant to sit through hour+ cutscenes.
If they made a version of the game that can be played from cartridge, just without cutscenes, ok.
Hard pass on this.

Take it or leave it.
Don’t give these game companies your money if you aren’t satisfied for whatever reason. And don’t preorder, there’s no point.
I say that as a classic Sonic enjoyer who skipped almost all the games from Sonic & Knuckles to Mania.

Ah yes, a new direct. I look forward to more JRPGs / farming games.

Tempted, but once they turn off switch online, what are you supposed to do with this?

Just make a new Advance Wars Nintendo!

If they did an “all stars” collection of the GBA and DS games ok, but I won’t bother with this Boot Camp version. And this is from someone who spent an obscene number of hours on the series.

I get the idea of “buy this so they see demand and make a new game”, but honestly this is like a videogame version of Battered Wife Syndrome.

Looks like hell quite frankly.

Gotta love these "launch trailers" that don't show gameplay!

A true classic game, but to be honest this doesn't appeal to me. The only reason I would buy it is to avoid the inconvenience of setting up my Wii to play the original Gamecube version.

Can anyone advise, what is the Switch version like compared to playing on an original N64 with retrotink (or similar)?
Apart from control differences of course.
Am wondering if it’s worth paying €50 for the Switch N64 controller + the Switch online subscription, or just buying a retrotink and using it with original hardware.

@sanderev yes, but surely this is a missed opportunity?

I can't imagine playing this with anything other than the N64 controller.
Looking quickly at a stream, online multiplayer seems pretty choppy, with the music in particular having issues. I guess it depends on where the other players are and what quality connection they have?
Although GoldenEye does not have the "modern" FPS control setup, it actually is better in some ways. The trigger button underneath the N64 controller feels more like you're shooting a gun compared to just pressing a shoulder button.
Also when you hold down the aim button, then press left or right on the c-stick, you "pop-out" to the side, which you can use to duck in and out of cover. I think many modern FPSs don't do that.

I've nothing against Fire Emblem as such, but I find it strange that Nintendo seems to have gone into overdrive pumping these games out in recent years, while poor old Advance Wars is left to rot without even the remake coming out.

A new Advance Wars please (not a remake).

While you're at it, F-Zero. I would accept a HD remaster of GX with added online for 30 players Nintendo.

The "rocket controlled via remote screen" weapon kind of came true.

I played COD Modern Warfare on xbox360. It was pretty good online multiplayer. Once I unlocked everything, a friend explained you could go to the next level of "prestige", which meant everything was locked and you start again, just so you get a higher "prestige" number... I stopped playing at that point!
I wouldn't bother going back, seems like every game since then is essentially the same thing.
Would be much more interested in Battlefield coming to Switch.

@brunojenso if it's any consolation, maybe you could tell him that the Wii coures are copies of NES Golf courses! Seems Nintendo really like re-using their golf courses!

Nintendo still milking their classics for all they're worth I see. Not much of a discount.

Body Harvest levels of fogging there.

GoldenEye should be #1!

I somehow remember that one of the developers said they were worried kids would put their teachers head in the game to shoot them, so they took out the feature. Basically worried about a backlash. Maybe I read it in N64 magazine, not sure.

Yes yes yes! I wholeheartedly endorse this list! Sonic 2 is the best... ah, wait... actually NintendoLife I see now reading the first page this is just based on user reviews! I was ready to give you credit, but I'm afraid not!

Knowing Nintendo, this version of GoldenEye will be a cheapo attempt, with minimal effor on their part.
What they should do is:

• game must contain offline multiplayer for up to 4 players, including split screen in tabletop mode (yes, I know, the screens will be super small, but just do it anyway)
• some kind of online leaderboard / score system, which can be super basic
• ability to play online with friends, not just randomers
• ability to select any settings in online mode, e.g. licence to kill etc.
  Would also be nice if they touched up the graphics a bit somehow, but that is not essential.

I am pleasently surprised, although I did have very low expectations. GoldenEye, Zelda, Pikmin and maybe Factorial, Tunic and Raidant Silvergun. Still to many RPGs and too much anime for me personally. Also too many "kiddy" games (sorry).

Please, for the love of God, easy on the anime / RPGs.

Best game ever! Controls have aged well, they are just different to modern FPS.

Nintendo still have a long way to go for full representation I'm afraid. After all, there are infinite genders to cover.

Hmmm, hmmm, meh...

@blindsquarel

The share can be sold in future, so the money is not wasted!

Unfortunately you and I cannot get back the time wasted commenting on articles like this. That is truly a waste

Nintendo Direct mini - anime showcase