@Dunan Totally agree with you. To be honest, I don't know why I come here anymore. The review scores I totally ignore now. I think it's just the current affairs and ambience of the gaming industry that interests me. I trust other sites for reviews. No, you know what? It's YOU guys here in the comments section that I pay attention to when it comes to forming opinions on the games.
@Retron This is not a review by any stretch of the mind. It seems to be a cursory overview, but lacking the pertinent points you've raised. Casual Google indicates that this is a elementary tech language for robots and electronics. Most likely means no graphics assets other than what's inside. While it's good that it exists, it needs realistic, world based descriptions on what it does and what it's capable of. I personally think it and the review are misleading. The ideal way to teach games programming would be to have a fully supported environment.
These were my first RPG game experiences back in the day. The audio effects; music, voice were in my experience on a cinematic level. After playing these, JRPG's seem like match 3 games. Can't wait to experience these again.
SNES, SNES, SNES! Surprised at how cluncky some of the 3D games are. Other than that, most likely some DQB2 and Ultimate Fishing. I did read an interesting user review on Civ6, might dust that one off and give it a go.
DQB2 and Ultimate Fishing Simulator. Actually probably a whole bunch of my collection. Testing out my new Pro controller. I'm hoping I'll get used to it.
I've become totally 'hooked' on Ultimate Fishing Simulator. It's a calming experience, but also can get quite competitive when your aiming to best your largest catch. The variety of tools is immense, though I wish there was a guide on usage. Nice pick up and play if your looking for a stress free session.
I absolutely devoted myself to acquire the Game Boy theme. These other IP themes don't have that same pull for me. Also looking at the trailer, the block colours look muted.
I've had to restart my DQB2 after messing up the placement of the (artificial?), Deitree. The game started looping with no tangible way of fixing. The plus side, is that I've levelled the land for the village and it's now bigger!
I've been totally addicted to Dragon Quest Builders 2. I believe I'm near to finishing Furrowfield island. It's just such an immersive experience, watching NPC's go about their business, the monster attacks on the base - repairing the base. The art style reminds me of Mario vs Rabbids.
As I was only interested in 1 and 2, having seen the issues - pass. Even chump change prices can't sweeten the taste of botched port. Also a big factor, Doom would often induce motion sickness and I fear the issues raised here would exacerbate that.
@frabbit Why not? Gives good exposure to the hacking groups, encouraging them to produce more. How could that possibly have any negative impact on the gaming industry?
@Toshiro_Baloney You sound like the kind of person who would chomp away on paid for cold badly cooked food in a restaurant and say the exact same thing.
I wish Dev's would simply produce a contemporary racing game that runs OK. The only decent racings games on the Switch are Chase Horizon and Virtua Racing.
I've been enjoying some of the Williams tables on Pinball FX3. Intense quick games. That and Lego Worlds. Thinking picking up something from the eShop sales.
Nintendo' software IP is based around classic simple genre/concepts and their hardware reflects that. Sony and Microsoft are more geared towards cutting edge and their hardware reflects that. I think there is an almost perfect ecosystem for these companies and products to exist. I bought the Switch for it's portability and library of older titles. If Nintendo was to suddenly unleash a super powerful handheld, what would they do? Drown it with third party stuff?
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Re: Reminder: Do Us A Favour And Complete This Reader Survey
Help NL find it's way.
Re: Review: FUZE4 Nintendo Switch - A Powerful Package That's For Serious Coders Only
@Dunan Totally agree with you. To be honest, I don't know why I come here anymore. The review scores I totally ignore now. I think it's just the current affairs and ambience of the gaming industry that interests me. I trust other sites for reviews. No, you know what? It's YOU guys here in the comments section that I pay attention to when it comes to forming opinions on the games.
Re: Review: FUZE4 Nintendo Switch - A Powerful Package That's For Serious Coders Only
@Retron This is not a review by any stretch of the mind. It seems to be a cursory overview, but lacking the pertinent points you've raised. Casual Google indicates that this is a elementary tech language for robots and electronics. Most likely means no graphics assets other than what's inside. While it's good that it exists, it needs realistic, world based descriptions on what it does and what it's capable of. I personally think it and the review are misleading. The ideal way to teach games programming would be to have a fully supported environment.
Re: Feature: Beamdog On Bringing Baldur's Gate And Classic D&D RPGs To Switch
@sanderev You would very like need a cocktail stick to play these with touch LOL!
Re: Feature: Beamdog On Bringing Baldur's Gate And Classic D&D RPGs To Switch
These were my first RPG game experiences back in the day. The audio effects; music, voice were in my experience on a cinematic level. After playing these, JRPG's seem like match 3 games. Can't wait to experience these again.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 7th)
SNES, SNES, SNES! Surprised at how cluncky some of the 3D games are. Other than that, most likely some DQB2 and Ultimate Fishing. I did read an interesting user review on Civ6, might dust that one off and give it a go.
Re: Nintendo Files New Patent For Hinged Joy-Con Controller
I can't see any advantage in this. Means a longer stretch for thumb maybe.
Re: Reminder: Tetris 99's $30 Physical Edition Is Now Available In North America
@Bunkerneath True, but the GB skin along with chip tune sound is pretty awesome.
Re: Irem's Vigilante Joins The Arcade Archives Downloadable Series This Week
I remember seeing and playing this in the arcades. It's kind of weird being able to have these in hand held.
Re: SNES Games Are Officially Headed To Switch Online, And 20 Titles Release Tomorrow
<3 Nintendo. Hope Zombies ate my neighbours makes it, loved that game.
Re: The Switch Version Of GRID Autosport Will Support GameCube Controllers
Finally, maybe a contemporary racer that is not based on fighting or sci-fi.
Re: Space RPG The Long Journey Home Launches On Nintendo Switch Today
@NullSaint Agree. I hate it when trailers focus on intros instead of game mechanics.
Re: Classic DOOM And DOOM II Ports To Receive Performance Improvements In Future Patch
Waiting for all the patches. Glad I held off.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 31st)
DQB2 and Ultimate Fishing Simulator. Actually probably a whole bunch of my collection. Testing out my new Pro controller. I'm hoping I'll get used to it.
Re: Pinball Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Series This Week
@ClassSonicSatAm Thank you.
Re: Pinball Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Series This Week
@masterLEON Thank you.
Re: Pinball Joins Hamster's Arcade Archives Series This Week
If it's "arcade" why is it the NES version?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 24th)
I've become totally 'hooked' on Ultimate Fishing Simulator. It's a calming experience, but also can get quite competitive when your aiming to best your largest catch. The variety of tools is immense, though I wish there was a guide on usage. Nice pick up and play if your looking for a stress free session.
Re: Warner Bros. Reveals Full DLC Roster For Mortal Kombat 11's Kombat Pack
Pretty sure that this Terminator depiction is not cannon. The beard is from Dark Fate, but the scar/damage is from Genysis.
Re: Reminder: Fire Emblem Themed Maximus Cup Starts Later This Week In Tetris 99
I absolutely devoted myself to acquire the Game Boy theme. These other IP themes don't have that same pull for me. Also looking at the trailer, the block colours look muted.
Re: EA Looking To Bring More Of Its Successful Games To Switch
Times must be tough at EA. It's honestly been so long that they might as well be Atari to me.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 17th)
I've had to restart my DQB2 after messing up the placement of the (artificial?), Deitree. The game started looping with no tangible way of fixing. The plus side, is that I've levelled the land for the village and it's now bigger!
Re: Tetris 99 Teams Up With Fire Emblem: Three Houses For Special Grand Prix Event
@Gofixmeaplate sounds & graphics just like the GB. Wonderful music!
Re: You No Longer Need A Bethesda Account To Play DOOM And DOOM II On Switch
Don't really care if they sell it at 99p.
Re: Play An Unannounced Team17 Game At PAX West Later This Month
Absolutely beside myself, I wonder what it will be?
Re: New Switch RPG Silk Promises The "Biggest Handcrafted Open World Of All Time"
@Entwickler No life in Skyrim?
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 10th)
I've been totally addicted to Dragon Quest Builders 2. I believe I'm near to finishing Furrowfield island. It's just such an immersive experience, watching NPC's go about their business, the monster attacks on the base - repairing the base. The art style reminds me of Mario vs Rabbids.
Re: Dragon Quest Builders 2 Has Sold 1.1 Million Copies Worldwide
Bought last week. Very hard to put down.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 3rd)
I've just downloaded Dragon Quest Builders 2. The farming aspect and villagers AI swayed me.
Re: Review: Caladrius Blaze - A Mechanically Competent Shmup With Gratuitous Presentation
Oh no, so that mean we are damned?
Re: Video: Digital Foundry's Technical Analysis Of DOOM, DOOM II And DOOM 3
As I was only interested in 1 and 2, having seen the issues - pass. Even chump change prices can't sweeten the taste of botched port. Also a big factor, Doom would often induce motion sickness and I fear the issues raised here would exacerbate that.
Re: You Can Now (Unofficially) Run Android On Nintendo Switch
@frabbit Why not? Gives good exposure to the hacking groups, encouraging them to produce more. How could that possibly have any negative impact on the gaming industry?
Re: Crash Team Racing Will Soon Allow Players To Buy Wumpa Coins With Real Money
HARD PASS. Glad I waited, bless the internet.
Re: Bethesda Says Login For Classic DOOM Games On Switch Should Be Optional, Working On A Fix
@Toshiro_Baloney You sound like the kind of person who would chomp away on paid for cold badly cooked food in a restaurant and say the exact same thing.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 27th)
Tangledeep, Metal Slug1, Pinball FX. Nostalgia
Re: Free Joy-Con Drift Repairs Extended To Latin America
Nintendo can do as they wish. I just hope that they realise that most industrialised countries (outside of the US), have consumer rights laws.
Re: You'll Need A Bethesda Account To Play DOOM And DOOM II On Switch
HARD Pass. Deffinately will not buy this nonsense. Better to support other devs. Will un-tick this from my Switch games list. Complete utter tools.
Re: Rumour: Free Joy-Con Drift Repairs Might Be Limited To Certain Regions
@datamonkey Brand loyalty is an extraordinary thing. You only have to look at people who buy fruit branded tech.
Re: Rumour: Free Joy-Con Drift Repairs Might Be Limited To Certain Regions
@sandman89 Umm... yours is manufactured differently?
Re: Nintendo Releases Statement About Switch Joy-Con Drift Issue
Own goal. Wonder how this will affect the Lite consoles? As a seasoned owner I would not touch one with a barge pole.
Re: Review: Rise: Race The Future - Imagine Anti-Gravity Ridge Racer, And You're Close
I wish Dev's would simply produce a contemporary racing game that runs OK. The only decent racings games on the Switch are Chase Horizon and Virtua Racing.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 20th)
I've been playing Tangledeep which is totally amazing, with brilliant music. That and Pinball FX. Bite sized quality gaming.
Re: Sega Ages Columns II "Coming Soon" To The Switch eShop In Japan
This is cute. Still waiting for Herzog Zwei.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (July 13th)
I've been enjoying some of the Williams tables on Pinball FX3. Intense quick games. That and Lego Worlds. Thinking picking up something from the eShop sales.
Re: Ciel Fledge Is A Daughter-Raising Simulator Heading To Switch This Autumn
Got one in rl already, pass.
Re: Review: Senran Kagura: Peach Ball - A Shiny Casing Full Of Used Pinball Machine Parts
These reviewers would get hugs and maybe a more productive career at Sony.
Re: Nintendo Focusing On Switch Install Base To Combat Next-Gen Performance Gap
Nintendo' software IP is based around classic simple genre/concepts and their hardware reflects that. Sony and Microsoft are more geared towards cutting edge and their hardware reflects that. I think there is an almost perfect ecosystem for these companies and products to exist. I bought the Switch for it's portability and library of older titles. If Nintendo was to suddenly unleash a super powerful handheld, what would they do? Drown it with third party stuff?
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th July (Europe)
Red Faction, but not this week.
Re: River City Girls Brings Classic Beat 'Em Up Action To Switch This September
This looks really good, love the art style.
Re: Harvest Moon: Friends Of Mineral Town Is Getting A Switch Remake
Too little, too late. Stardew killed it.