Japanese version sometimes has an English subtitles option anyway tbf lol. I can understand some basic Japanese and I can also read some simplified Chinese characters. But trying to read a whole story/menu in Japanese (obviously only some characters are the same as Chinese) would not be easy at all lol.
On a side note I did prefer the original DS to the ds lite. It was much more comfortable to play metroid hunters on ( I used the thumb thingy) and I preferred the clicky feel of the dpad while playing Mario kart. Used to drive my mom mad at night though lol if you got good at snaking it made a right racket lol.
I loved my original DS, planned on getting it at launch but I had to search around for about a week before I found one. The metroid Hunter's demo and having Mario 64 ds at launch definitely helped sales too. Then when they announced WiFi connectivity and that Mario kart ds would be the first game to use it, I think that made a massive change too.
@Damo My first console was the mega drive/ genesis. I would if they did a remake with wireless pads and 4 player without the expansion thingy. A resolution booster would be nice too but I have no idea if that's possible or not.
I can't stand fake British voices, not gonna lie. I think she should of worked with her own accent. Or if they specifically wanted a British accent then use someone British. Idk it just didn't sound right to me and proper put me off her cutscenes. At least I can change the voices to Japanese now yay thanks Nintendo!
I had this on mobile and tried the demo out for pc and Xbox. I always planned on picking it up but never got round to it I guess lol. Honestly though the switch version looks to have some major advantages so if anything I'm gonna wait for the switch version now.
I was really happy with the splatoon hoard mode and I'm actually warming up to arms more now. There was lots of nice surprises for the 3ds and a few bits and bobs for switch so I'm pretty pleased. My guess is that the meat of the releases will be waiting til e3 for the switch though. Particularly as they already mentioned Mario will be playable at e3. The one announcement I was actually really pleased about was they finally are releasing the last few smash amiibo! I've been waiting ages to get Cloud and Robin
I'm guessing that perhaps arms is a bit more harsh on the battery life of the joycons than most games. It uses most of its features at the same time, I think that's probably why they have released the battery packs. The thickness may make them easier to hold while punching too. I do like those new colours though!
@KidRad Maybe for you but I'd definitely say breath of the wild has had an impact lol. It's put Zelda back on the map for a lot of non-nintendo fan gamers. Anyways back to the article.... I probably won't pick up steering wheels for this one. The joycons have joysticks which is my personal preference over motion controls. I might have to grab some more joycons for the multiplayer though, I've got one pro controller and the joycons at the moment. Great when it's just me and the wife but if friends are over then we need more controllers. Has anyone tried out that controller in this list?
Why not take it out on those that are doing it then rather than Nintendo who have absolutely nothing to do with it lol. It's like me having a go at Microsoft word for representing a peice of paper on screen because I want to protest deforestation. It's literally making a point out of nothing lol
Wooowww... Most cows really don't care about being milked. I used to stay on a farm and they treated cows very humanely. Obviously I'm sure there's people out there who don't but they're obviously nothing to do with a milking game lol.
On a side note however I thought urbossa, revali and the goron voice acting was alright. It just feels to me like an American kids cartoon rather than voice acting aimed at adults. I listened to the Japanese dub and it was like proper anime voice acting :/
Yeah most Americans have no clue about the differences between Irish and Scottish accents either lol. Its pretty rare to find any voice actors on American shows that can voice any UK accent well tbh lol.
One thing i would say is once I got used to the difference in controls is the jump map wasn't that bad. I didn't use the d-pad though I used the motion controls to quickly highlight a player and pressed A to jump. Seemed just as quick as having to look down at the pad in splatoon 1 IMO. Though I suppose people who didn't like motion wouldn't of used that method.
I'm honestly not bothered, if I was bothered about it having ridiculous graphics I would just stick to my pc lol. Lets face it most of us knew it would be somewhere between the wii u and xb1. Nintendo have made a hybrid console that has an OS that runs circles around my ps4 OS and I have a new zelda to play on it. Not to mention a new splatoon and Mario coming this year. I already have more games coming out I want this year on my switch than any other console. THAT is what matters! Sure they could of put in a better chip and charged more, but I think it will be fine. If they made some beauties on the Wii U they can do far better on the switch. As long as it sells well third parties will play ball eventually (not that I care mind you, but I'm sure others will want some of the crap EA keeps shelling out). As long as I have games to look forward to on it, then I'm happy.
Yeah I've been watching his videos for a while and subscribed a while back. I have always liked the way he presents things on the YouTube channel, I think it adds to the community feel of nintendolife as a whole too. Congrats to all off you and a big well done for Alex! Let's hope there's many more videos and subscribers to come
@Einherjar Yeah I would agree with the slow start. I'm just taking my time with it and taking it all in. My guess is that it's one of those stories that gets better the further you get into it. I have had some really fun side-quests so far though and there's nothing like how you feel when you find a really nice piece of gear, gives you a great sense of accomplishment! All I'm going to say without too much spoilers is there is a really fun shrine hidden in the area to the east that makes really great use of the motion controls XD check it out if you haven't already.
@Einherjar How many shrines have you been to? Some of the puzzles I've played already are legit some of the best I've played in a Zelda game. (Then again I have had it since Wednesday so I may have done a bit more exploring than most)
Honestly people are blowing this out of proportion, it only happens in literally a few places. Basically if there's an area with loads of long grass there's a chance of a bit of stutter just as you walk into it. It's very rare during combat (had it happen once when a guardian shot and set a load of grass alight). Besides that I haven't had it happen in snow, water, being high up, or any of the shrines so far. I basically think it's an issue with the grass, but damn that grass looks sexy!
@impurekind Trust me I worried it was going to feel like that, but it really doesn't. I keep on forgetting it's a portable because it feels and plays just like a home console. The home feels snappy and quick and there is little to no loading at all. Plus Zelda looks and plays beautifully. It's not until I had it that I fully realised this IS a home console with optional portability. I just hope people treat it as such. Oh and for those who were wondering there is rumble in Zelda just not HD rumble.
I got mine last night and although I didn't get to play it for very long the game is by far the best looking thing Nintendo has ever done. I'm not going to lie I was absolutely terrified it wouldn't feel like a Zelda game. But right from the get go it really does but in a different environment. I still haven't really got stuck into it yet but from my first 45 minutes of play I game-overed like twice lmao. It's surprising how differently you have to take the approach to enemies (look what's around them and what they can use against you) and in the case of guardians my advice is look for an escape route lol. But I haven't really delved into the story yet (still on the plateau) I just hope it meets my high expectations!
Yay I got my switch yesterday but I couldn't get on the eshop . Annoyingly I bought snipperclips from game and they still haven't sent me the download code grr .
Oooh! I was interested in this on the Wii U and this seems like a bargain! I still think Nintendo should get these guys to help them with a new f zero XD.
I think the difference for me is that Nintendo make games I actually WANT to play in local multiplayer. I've had a ps4 for over a year and it's a good console. But I have had no reason to buy a second pad at all. There just isn't many quality games (besides a few good indies) that are good in local multiplayer. If ever I go away I don't bring my ps4 I bring my Wii U and 3DS because Nintendo make really fun local multiplayer games. It's a shame because Microsoft and Sony used to have some absolute gems for local multiplayer. But there seems to be more effort to keep people shut in their rooms in single player and online than with others in local multiplayer.
Give me all 3 for £15 and I'll definitely bite . If not then I'll probably pick up whichever ones they added multiplayer to first. Tbh I bet little inferno looks awesome on a TV like a real fireplace. I haven't played their latest game yet, but judging by their other games I'm sure it's good.
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Love it!
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I absolutely love this one! If I had the money or was less clumsy and likely to break it I would buy it lol
Re: Capcom Is Bringing Monster Hunter XX to the Switch
@Anti-Matter
Japanese version sometimes has an English subtitles option anyway tbf lol. I can understand some basic Japanese and I can also read some simplified Chinese characters. But trying to read a whole story/menu in Japanese (obviously only some characters are the same as Chinese) would not be easy at all lol.
Re: Retrospective: The Awkward Birth of the DS, Nintendo's Most Successful System
On a side note I did prefer the original DS to the ds lite. It was much more comfortable to play metroid hunters on ( I used the thumb thingy) and I preferred the clicky feel of the dpad while playing Mario kart. Used to drive my mom mad at night though lol if you got good at snaking it made a right racket lol.
Re: Retrospective: The Awkward Birth of the DS, Nintendo's Most Successful System
I loved my original DS, planned on getting it at launch but I had to search around for about a week before I found one. The metroid Hunter's demo and having Mario 64 ds at launch definitely helped sales too. Then when they announced WiFi connectivity and that Mario kart ds would be the first game to use it, I think that made a massive change too.
Re: Sonic Forces Will Let You Create Your Own Playable Character
I'm actually really looking forward to this!
Re: Rainway In Talks With Nintendo Regarding PC Game Streaming On Switch
Undertale and gmod on a handheld? Yes please!
Re: TecToy Celebrates 30 Years In Partnership With Sega With "New" Mega Drive Game
@Damo
My first console was the mega drive/ genesis. I would if they did a remake with wireless pads and 4 player without the expansion thingy. A resolution booster would be nice too but I have no idea if that's possible or not.
Re: Playtonic Writer Reflects on Yooka-Laylee’s Performance
@Kayfios
Fine IMO, haven't had any performance issues yet.
Re: Highly Regarded Game Composer, and Metroid Fan, is Working at Retro Studios
Anything from retro will be appreciated, let's hope we get some good news at E3!
Re: Feature: Taking A Deep Breath: Introducing The Voice Of Zelda, Patricia Summersett
I can't stand fake British voices, not gonna lie. I think she should of worked with her own accent. Or if they specifically wanted a British accent then use someone British. Idk it just didn't sound right to me and proper put me off her cutscenes. At least I can change the voices to Japanese now yay thanks Nintendo!
Re: Video: Developers Show Gameplay Footage of Minecraft: Switch Edition
I had this on mobile and tried the demo out for pc and Xbox. I always planned on picking it up but never got round to it I guess lol. Honestly though the switch version looks to have some major advantages so if anything I'm gonna wait for the switch version now.
Re: 650+ Target Stores Get a Mario Kart Makeover in North America
Ah we never get anything this fun in the UK . Probably because our supermarkets tend to have very little focus on video games.
Re: Nintendo Unveils Starfish Mainstage Arena for Splatoon 2
Yeah it would be cool if on certain days you had a live band playing in the background. Even if it was just for splatfests.
Re: Feature: The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 12th April
I was really happy with the splatoon hoard mode and I'm actually warming up to arms more now. There was lots of nice surprises for the 3ds and a few bits and bobs for switch so I'm pretty pleased. My guess is that the meat of the releases will be waiting til e3 for the switch though. Particularly as they already mentioned Mario will be playable at e3. The one announcement I was actually really pleased about was they finally are releasing the last few smash amiibo! I've been waiting ages to get Cloud and Robin
Re: These Neon Yellow Joy-Con Will Go Perfectly With ARMS
I'm guessing that perhaps arms is a bit more harsh on the battery life of the joycons than most games. It uses most of its features at the same time, I think that's probably why they have released the battery packs. The thickness may make them easier to hold while punching too. I do like those new colours though!
Re: Splatoon 2 Splats on Switch on 21st July
I thought the new mode looked great! I really hope they do a test fire on it before launch
Re: Deals: Get on the Grid With These Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Accessories and More
@KidRad
Maybe for you but I'd definitely say breath of the wild has had an impact lol. It's put Zelda back on the map for a lot of non-nintendo fan gamers. Anyways back to the article.... I probably won't pick up steering wheels for this one. The joycons have joysticks which is my personal preference over motion controls. I might have to grab some more joycons for the multiplayer though, I've got one pro controller and the joycons at the moment. Great when it's just me and the wife but if friends are over then we need more controllers. Has anyone tried out that controller in this list?
Re: PETA Calls Out Nintendo Over Inaccurate Portrayal Of Milking In 1-2-Switch
@Chandlero
Why not take it out on those that are doing it then rather than Nintendo who have absolutely nothing to do with it lol. It's like me having a go at Microsoft word for representing a peice of paper on screen because I want to protest deforestation. It's literally making a point out of nothing lol
Re: PETA Calls Out Nintendo Over Inaccurate Portrayal Of Milking In 1-2-Switch
Wooowww... Most cows really don't care about being milked. I used to stay on a farm and they treated cows very humanely. Obviously I'm sure there's people out there who don't but they're obviously nothing to do with a milking game lol.
Re: Feature: The Best Nintendo April Fools' Day Gags of 2017
Noone see Gamespot's pilot a guardian video? I was genuinely going for it until i realised what day it was lol. YouTube it if you get a chance.
Re: Here's Why Speedrunners Prefer The Wii U Version Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
@setezerocinco
Yeah I think you need to import the Japanese version of the game
Re: Here's Why Speedrunners Prefer The Wii U Version Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
On a side note however I thought urbossa, revali and the goron voice acting was alright. It just feels to me like an American kids cartoon rather than voice acting aimed at adults. I listened to the Japanese dub and it was like proper anime voice acting :/
Re: Here's Why Speedrunners Prefer The Wii U Version Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
@setezerocinco I would have loved the Japanese dub tempted to import a copy tbh because apparently it supports English anyway.
Re: Here's Why Speedrunners Prefer The Wii U Version Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
@Danpal65 @liljmoore
Can I ask are either of you British? Because as a British person I find her voice fake and annoying as hell lol.
Re: Random: Princess Zelda's Voice Actor Had To Pay For Breath Of The Wild Just Like Everyone Else
@HydroTendonMan
Yeah most Americans have no clue about the differences between Irish and Scottish accents either lol. Its pretty rare to find any voice actors on American shows that can voice any UK accent well tbh lol.
Re: First Impressions: Splatoon 2 - What We Learned About Weapons, Visuals and Controls
One thing i would say is once I got used to the difference in controls is the jump map wasn't that bad. I didn't use the d-pad though I used the motion controls to quickly highlight a player and pressed A to jump. Seemed just as quick as having to look down at the pad in splatoon 1 IMO. Though I suppose people who didn't like motion wouldn't of used that method.
Re: First Impressions: Splatoon 2 - What We Learned About Weapons, Visuals and Controls
@Samuel-Flutter
Same XD
Re: Spreading The Nintendo Switch Love With This Fantastic UK Giveaway
Extremely kind of you Mr Prize giver lol. I already have a switch but I have entered as I have some friends who would absolutely love one.
Re: Poll: Is the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire Boosting Your Nintendo Switch Hype?
Yeah can't wait! Only problem is i finish work at 7 and will probably get in around half past lol. Gonna have to let it out fast!
Re: Nintendo Switch Chip X-Ray Suggests The Console Is Running A Stock Nvidia Tegra X1
I'm honestly not bothered, if I was bothered about it having ridiculous graphics I would just stick to my pc lol. Lets face it most of us knew it would be somewhere between the wii u and xb1. Nintendo have made a hybrid console that has an OS that runs circles around my ps4 OS and I have a new zelda to play on it. Not to mention a new splatoon and Mario coming this year. I already have more games coming out I want this year on my switch than any other console. THAT is what matters! Sure they could of put in a better chip and charged more, but I think it will be fine. If they made some beauties on the Wii U they can do far better on the switch. As long as it sells well third parties will play ball eventually (not that I care mind you, but I'm sure others will want some of the crap EA keeps shelling out). As long as I have games to look forward to on it, then I'm happy.
Re: Site News: A Massive Thank You To All Our Viewers On YouTube
Yeah I've been watching his videos for a while and subscribed a while back. I have always liked the way he presents things on the YouTube channel, I think it adds to the community feel of nintendolife as a whole too. Congrats to all off you and a big well done for Alex! Let's hope there's many more videos and subscribers to come
Re: Video: Check Out This ToeJam & Earl: Back In The Groove Gameplay From PAX East, Dudes
4 player co-op? This is gonna be so much fun!
Re: SEGA Unveils New Footage and Details on Sonic Mania
I can't wait for this!! I hope it doesn't come out too soon because I already have too much to play lol.
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Officially One Of The Best Games Of All Time
@Einherjar
Yeah I would agree with the slow start. I'm just taking my time with it and taking it all in. My guess is that it's one of those stories that gets better the further you get into it. I have had some really fun side-quests so far though and there's nothing like how you feel when you find a really nice piece of gear, gives you a great sense of accomplishment! All I'm going to say without too much spoilers is there is a really fun shrine hidden in the area to the east that makes really great use of the motion controls XD check it out if you haven't already.
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Officially One Of The Best Games Of All Time
@Einherjar
How many shrines have you been to? Some of the puzzles I've played already are legit some of the best I've played in a Zelda game. (Then again I have had it since Wednesday so I may have done a bit more exploring than most)
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Officially One Of The Best Games Of All Time
@-Green-
Yup because people keep on posting 0 lol
Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Runs Better In Switch's Portable Mode
Honestly people are blowing this out of proportion, it only happens in literally a few places. Basically if there's an area with loads of long grass there's a chance of a bit of stutter just as you walk into it. It's very rare during combat (had it happen once when a guardian shot and set a load of grass alight). Besides that I haven't had it happen in snow, water, being high up, or any of the shrines so far. I basically think it's an issue with the grass, but damn that grass looks sexy!
Re: Guide: Nintendo Switch Launch Day Shopping List: Micro SD Cards, Controllers And Accessories
@olrodlegacy
Pro controller is great, definitely worth the buy.
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch)
@impurekind
Trust me I worried it was going to feel like that, but it really doesn't. I keep on forgetting it's a portable because it feels and plays just like a home console. The home feels snappy and quick and there is little to no loading at all. Plus Zelda looks and plays beautifully. It's not until I had it that I fully realised this IS a home console with optional portability. I just hope people treat it as such. Oh and for those who were wondering there is rumble in Zelda just not HD rumble.
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch)
@Haywired
It's so much fun running round chopping trees, stealing steak off moblins and making soup XD Don't worry you're going to love it!
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch)
I got mine last night and although I didn't get to play it for very long the game is by far the best looking thing Nintendo has ever done.
I'm not going to lie I was absolutely terrified it wouldn't feel like a Zelda game. But right from the get go it really does but in a different environment. I still haven't really got stuck into it yet but from my first 45 minutes of play I game-overed like twice lmao. It's surprising how differently you have to take the approach to enemies (look what's around them and what they can use against you) and in the case of guardians my advice is look for an escape route lol. But I haven't really delved into the story yet (still on the plateau) I just hope it meets my high expectations!
Re: The Nintendo Switch System Update is Live, All Ready for Launch
Yay I got my switch yesterday but I couldn't get on the eshop . Annoyingly I bought snipperclips from game and they still haven't sent me the download code grr .
Re: Nintendo Unleashes a Nintendo Switch Infographic of Confirmed Nindie Games
@mystman12
Man I wish I would of known I would of kick-started the crap out of it lol.
Re: Nintendo Unleashes a Nintendo Switch Infographic of Confirmed Nindie Games
@mystman12
Since when has there been a new toejam and earl announced?? I had no idea! I hope it has a decent co-op!
Re: Random: Infamous British Tabloid Takes 1-2-Switch a Bit Too Seriously
The sun prints a load of crap anyways. I think most of us will agree that they just embarrass themselves.
Re: Feature: FAST RMX - The Price, Modes and Performance of Switch's Futuristic Racer
Oooh! I was interested in this on the Wii U and this seems like a bargain! I still think Nintendo should get these guys to help them with a new f zero XD.
Re: Snipperclips Confirmed For European Nintendo Switch Launch
Wow when are they going to release the bundle? We're only a week away til launch XD
Re: Talking Point: The Nintendo Switch Could Revive Local Multiplayer
I think the difference for me is that Nintendo make games I actually WANT to play in local multiplayer. I've had a ps4 for over a year and it's a good console. But I have had no reason to buy a second pad at all. There just isn't many quality games (besides a few good indies) that are good in local multiplayer. If ever I go away I don't bring my ps4 I bring my Wii U and 3DS because Nintendo make really fun local multiplayer games. It's a shame because Microsoft and Sony used to have some absolute gems for local multiplayer. But there seems to be more effort to keep people shut in their rooms in single player and online than with others in local multiplayer.
Re: Interview: Tomorrow Corporation On Supporting Switch And Why It Loves Nintendo
Give me all 3 for £15 and I'll definitely bite . If not then I'll probably pick up whichever ones they added multiplayer to first. Tbh I bet little inferno looks awesome on a TV like a real fireplace. I haven't played their latest game yet, but judging by their other games I'm sure it's good.