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Re: Best Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party TV Docks

timp29

@dazza Just worth flagging that I think one of the switch updates in November prevented quite a few 3rd party docks from working. Possibly due to changing the ‘handshake’ over usb-c between dock and console.

My 3rd party dock stopped working and I think I’m not alone.

Re: Fans Uncover Unused Dialogue From Metroid Prime 4

timp29

The only thing from miles that bothered me was his increasingly obvious hints. “Now you have thunder shot go to x”

B1tch I just wanted to explore!

The radio button from in the map would be great to pull hints rather than have them pushed to you. However, when I’m in a ‘dungeon’ and hit the button it often locks controls for 2-3 seconds then says communications unavailable.

I’ve got no problem with any of the dialogue etc. But hints from miles should be request based. And traversal shortcuts need to be optimised.

Otherwise love the game. People have previously teased out the illusion of non-linearity in other games. I stand by my 8/10 though.

Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: How To Beat Omega Griever

timp29

I took a few goes to beat this guy. And it’s a drawn out fight. Thanks for reassuring me I wasn’t missing anything.

Also would be curious to see page visits for each boss guide to see which one people struggle with the most

Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Metroid Prime 4: Beyond?

timp29

Can’t speak for switch 1 version, but I’m feeling similar to prime remastered. Although I’m maybe 30% in and haven’t really unlocked much yet.

Game is beautiful. It’s fun and compelling exploring an alien world. I found the early game controls a bit too much and I would make controller input errors in hectic boss fights, especially with trying to use some of the psychic skills.

The world feels immense. It does have enough difference to not just feel like a repeat of previous primes. I can’t comment on graphics too much because I’m playing on a rubbish old TV.

I would probably give an 8-9 out of 10. Probably leaning towards the 8 more than 9. I think Doom 2016 is still my bench mark for an atmospheric (admittedly combat driven) FPS and if you added in serious exploration to that game, that would be my 10/10 for this genre.

So yeah that’s how I justify my I guess 8.5 out of 10 vibes. Don’t think it deserves a 9 but probably doesn’t deserve an 8 either.

Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - SNES Classic Mini Console

timp29

How did Japan win with a rainbow outline? 🤣
I had to go with NA despite Europe being my recognisable console. I just think the fonts catch your attention and visual marketing is just more eye catching

Edit: and yes this is even though I really dislike the NA SNES design and dislike the button colours even more.

Re: 50 Best Super Nintendo (SNES) Games Of All Time

timp29

Good list. I would shuffle some of the top 20, and super Mario all stars is just too much Mario and technically just NES games right?

Also love that SNES Prince of Persia made it in. I reckon it’s the definitive version

Re: Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

timp29

Not that I’ve bought a new TV yet, but are people thinking 1080p 120fps or 4K 60fps?

Seems like this one will depart from the series a little, which isn’t always a bad thing. I would still love to play 2 & 3 first too. Don’t know if I will be able to go back after the quality leap 4 will bring

Re: Site News: Nintendo Life Turns 20 Today!

timp29

I only joined in 2008. Late adopter, my apologies.

But happy birthday NL team

EDIT: yes I arrived to help figure out the Wii virtual console, which was amazing. And to help figure out which GC games I should try because the GC was to only Nintendo console I skipped.

Re: Nintendo Reportedly Increases Switch 2 Production To 25 Million Units For Year 1

timp29

Unrelated but I think Nintendo should make NES and/or SNES content free as a sign of good will seeing how well they’re doing right now. Then get rid of the second tier of their virtual subscription service.

It bothers me that you pay so much money to buy the console and there is no token content. I know there are a handful of free downloadable games. If they had included welcome tour that would be different.

But yeah. Own your success Nintendo and reward the customers rather than your shareholders for once.