@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.
My switch 2 goty has to be Metroid prime 4. It’s really only up against bonanza and Mario kart world though. So whilst I’ve had fun, I’m sure there are more deserving titles
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.
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.
Author need to make a comment in here for his son to find which says something along the lines of “find this comment and show me and the switch 2 will be yours” Treasure hunt for the win
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.
Well it’s too late for prime 2 and 3 now. Missed opportunity. Even if they released them on switch virtual console game cube emulator who is going to play once prime 4 drops?
Nerd-gasm. Still super sceptical that this will work. I just don’t think link as a silent protagonist will translate well to the big screen. But the casting and costumes look great
I’d probably shuffle the top 25 around a little but mostly agree. The tough thing is the games I totally missed on my journey. I have a bit more snes love too with contra IV and Castlevania IV being up there
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
That will entertain my kids for about 7 views of the trailer. But yeah, as others have said… calling this a Nintendo direct feels disappointing somehow.
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.
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.
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Re: Best Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party TV Docks
@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: Reminder: It's Time To Rate Your Switch 1 & 2 Games Of The Year
My switch 2 goty has to be Metroid prime 4. It’s really only up against bonanza and Mario kart world though. So whilst I’ve had fun, I’m sure there are more deserving titles
Re: The US Suffered Its Worst November Since 1995 In Terms Of Hardware Sales
Do we have compatible sales figures for other regions? This might be unique to America’s specific financial predicament.
Re: Fans Uncover Unused Dialogue From Metroid Prime 4
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
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: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: Walkthrough, All Collectibles, Tips & Tricks
Not enjoying collecting the green stuff. Good to see it may get easier to find later on
Re: Mini Review: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition (Switch 2) - Just Hugely Disappointing
This is a massive bummer. Thanks for the PSA: this has definitely been on my back log wish list
Re: Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Metroid Prime 4: Beyond?
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: Assassin's Creed Shadows On Switch 2 Supposedly "Unplayable" For Some Players After Repeated Crashes
Ouch. That poll is not good.
One or two posts are looking for conspiracy to hide crash 🤣
Re: Feature: My NES Longing, My Son's Terrifying Switch 2 Obsession
Author need to make a comment in here for his son to find which says something along the lines of “find this comment and show me and the switch 2 will be yours”
Treasure hunt for the win
Re: Random: Samus Is Joined By Doom Slayer's Voice Actor In Metroid Prime 4
I haven’t played dark ages… maybe there is more talking. But as of eternal all he says is “must kill them all” right?
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Bionic Commando (NES)
I love that Japan has a bit more of a sinister vibe. It got my vote the European cover is actually quite comical by comparison
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Difficulty Settings Revealed By Nintendo
I reckon I’m going to struggle after getting used to doom combat loops and having to go back to defensive gameplay
Re: Super Mario Run Scores A Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Event
This game is still going?!? Wow
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES And Game Boy Library With Four More Titles
Solid NES titles. Was GB bionic commando any good?
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - SNES Classic Mini Console
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: ICYMI: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Estimated Switch 2 And Switch File Size Revealed
You now how in jaws they’re like “gonna need a bigger boat”? That’s me with my microSD card right now
Re: 40 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In The 'Cyber Deals' eShop Sale (North America)
Finally picked up split fiction. And my girls love playing it together but do a lot of screaming at the tv and each other.
Might get wolfenstein 2 as well. It’s so cheap
Re: 50 Best Super Nintendo (SNES) Games Of All Time
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: Nintendo Debuts Two Metroid Prime 4 Ads As Eight-Year Wait Nears Its End
Well it’s too late for prime 2 and 3 now. Missed opportunity. Even if they released them on switch virtual console game cube emulator who is going to play once prime 4 drops?
Re: Switch Port Specialist Panic Button Reveals It Helped Upgrade Multiple First-Party Games For Switch 2
Dark ages cough cough
Re: 46 Switch 1 & 2 Games You Should Check Out In The eShop 'Black Friday' Sale (Europe)
Split fiction to play with my girls, then it’s a backlog consideration / ability to resist the urge for tony hawk 1+2 and elder scrolls
Re: Official Zelda Movie Photos Give Us Our Best Look Yet At Link And Zelda
Nerd-gasm. Still super sceptical that this will work. I just don’t think link as a silent protagonist will translate well to the big screen. But the casting and costumes look great
Re: Top 100 Nintendo Games, As Chosen By Nintendo Life & IGN
I’d probably shuffle the top 25 around a little but mostly agree. The tough thing is the games I totally missed on my journey. I have a bit more snes love too with contra IV and Castlevania IV being up there
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Finally Gets The Trailer We've Been Waiting For
I’m waiting for memes about how a girl on a deserted planet still has some creep show up trying to chat her up
Re: Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Also the ‘isolation’ fans should watch the 7 minute trailer. There’s at least 3 other NPCs who sporadically join in.
I’m secretly giggling at the outrage
Re: Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
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: Nintendo Teases A New Lego 'Legend Of Zelda' Set, Possibly Including Ganon
Boom. Money gone.
Re: Super Mario Galaxy Movie Nintendo Direct Announced For Wednesday, 12th November
That will entertain my kids for about 7 views of the trailer. But yeah, as others have said… calling this a Nintendo direct feels disappointing somehow.
Re: Feature: Now Samus Is Doing It - What Is It About The 'Akira Slide' That's So Great?
The bike animation in MP4 is hopefully going to get more polish. I feel it just needs a little more finesse
Re: Our Nintendo Life Begins...
I’m pretending I was here from the beginning…
Re: Site News: Nintendo Life Turns 20 Today!
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: Opinion: Third-Party Support For Switch 2 Is Already A Dream Come True
Me wanty doom dark ages
Re: Nintendo Shares Updated Figures For Registered Accounts And Switch Online Members
Slowly taking over the world. Soon the battle for supremacy will begin… Mario vs Mickey Mouse to the death
Re: Nintendo Releases A Storefront App For Android And iOS
I don’t think this has hit Australia yet
Re: The Nintendo Museum Has Already Played Host To Over Half A Million Visitors
I’m super keen to go, but getting tickets for the whole fam and actually being in Japan would be a mission
Re: Metroid Prime 4's Sweet New Trailer Builds The Hype For Next Month's Launch
Prime 2 & 3 plz! God I hope this is good.
Re: Switch Is Poised To Be Nintendo's Best-Selling Console Of All Time
PlayStation 2 is quickly finding another 10 million sales no doubt
Re: Nintendo Wins Lawsuit Against 'Pirate' Streamer Who Taunted Company Online
But paying Nintendo’s legal costs will be far more than $17,500
Re: Rare NES Platformer 'Little Samson' Is Coming To Switch In 2026
So who had the rights?!?
Re: Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment?
I’ll pass for now
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
I have to go for Europe. The tilt of the head in the Japanese version doesn’t sit right with me
Re: Xbox Reiterates Its Support For Switch 2
More keen for dark ages. But I suppose if any classic comes out I’ll have a crack. Was so awesome playing portal back on the switch.
Re: Bluey Is Going On A New Quest And It's Coming To Switch And Switch 2 In 2026
Damn it. Joe Brum May as well just take a percentage of my income as a parent tax
Re: Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective Digital Sample Available For Free
God I hope this suggest prime trilogy to drop
Re: Can You Name These NES Games From The Mangled Box Art?
That was tough. Other peoples results are astounding.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Patent Supposedly Points To Return Of DS Games
I played the heck out of my 3DS. It would be worth bringing to switch2
Re: Nintendo Reportedly Increases Switch 2 Production To 25 Million Units For Year 1
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.
Re: Terminator 2D: No Fate Trailer Dives Into How You Can Change Key Movie Scenes
I’ll just enjoy the retro visuals unless this is the definitive run and gun game. Has to be better than super contra/probotector 4 to get my $$
Re: It's Official, Minecraft Is Getting A Second Live-Action Movie
The video game industry is worth more than the film and music industries combined. Shameless attempts to get on the video game bandwagon