Hate them both. Love the game. Considering there isn’t even a master sword in zelda 2, don’t even understand the sword which doesn’t even have a scale that makes sense.
Japan for the win similar reasons to the post above
My kids play a bit so mine is: TotK, overcooked, BotW.
A little disappointed echoes of wisdom and Metroid prime remastered didn’t make the cut
I played through BotW master mode, so that makes sense. But I think my kids just love terrorising villagers and koroks and it turns out they may have put 100 hours into that… the little psychos
Maybe my nostalgia for ninja gaiden NES is strong. But this ninja 1987 kinda looks like an inbred cousin of ninja gaiden. Hopefully the gameplay is intense.
@AmyTheBrawler yeah Nintendo deserves to have switch 2 leaked… they’ve dragged it out too long. It’s nothing short of a miracle that more hasn’t surfaced
@RetroGames even if it only appeals to current switch owners, that’s only 140 million-ish 🤣 But yeah, hear your concerns. Time will tell I suppose… and at the end of the day Nintendo first party titles will probs sell consoles and 3rd party support will keep it relevant. I’m more worried that Nintendo has burned out the Zelda production line and will have prime 4 for launch (not the most mainstream franchise) and they will need a banging Mario iteration to have a hope
Having worked in some toxic environments there are ways to deal with people in a supportive way and still get the desired outcomes. Clearly this guy was an unhappy employee. I’m not sure any of us were there to be able to dismiss his experiences so lightly.
Can only really vote for little kitty big city, stray and echoes of wisdom. Thought stray and echoes were excellent. Minor gripes around controls and menu scrolling aside
Went back and replayed BotW and TotK to decide once and for all which is better and had to go with TotK. That’s my sad gaming year summarised. 3 kids and a busy job. Adulting sucks
To keep the most true DS set up, I would say WiiU asymmetric play, but this won’t work with the current cradle set up. Also it won’t work for people who want to play on the go, so will probably need some second screen access when paused set up.
I actually think it will be very difficult without some modification to the base game to be honest
I abstain. They’re both lacking I feel. The art of the European box needed some more work on the finer details (is that a whip??) And the Japanese version is all over the place and barely tells any story.
I’m curious about the MP2&3 remasters. A few ‘insiders’ were claiming the remasters have been ready for ages. I quite enjoyed the MP1 remaster and really want to play through them all.
I came here for the comments, and some were golden. Thank you Nintendo life community.
There have been reports of old brick original game boys surviving toilet flushes etc, so stands to reason it should be piss proof. Definitely test on someone else’s switch first. While they’re playing for bonus points.
Have to say if a reveal hasn’t dropped for the 8th anniversary, it’s now unlikely until the new year. I’ve been checking in daily in hope of an announcement 🤣
I think Nintendo will have some marketing strategy that once the announcement is made it has to release within some set time period for all their advertising to have maximum effect (probably a strategy they got wrong with WiiU). And they probably have created or are close to completing all their advertising material.
As others have also mentioned, Nintendo’s Christmas sale mean they probably will announce switch 2 early next year. However people don’t spend up too much immediately post Christmas (except for Boxing Day sales) which means you wouldn’t want to release in the month or two post Christmas.
Everything is looking like early new year announcement and console drops in April? It would also maximise their profits for the 25/26 financial year for their shareholders (shareholders/market seem happy to see a drift in profits at the end of this current financial year because new console is coming).
Of course the other really sensible reason this could be dragging on is because some games just aren’t ready to ship yet. Zero point releasing switch 2 without a great library of launch titles. I’m surprised there hasn’t been more launch title speculation… this will make or break switch 2.
Pokémon Z-A You’ve got to have prime 4. You’ve got to have a new Mario… odyssey 2? It’s well overdue for new Mario kart…
Then re-releases/remasters of TP/WW, Metroid prime trilogy and who knows from there… Tetris or some good puzzle game. Maybe a cross platform release or two. Something out there and new to Nintendo like shadow of the colossus or Astro bot (if a new Mario isn’t imminent).
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Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Zelda II: The Adventure Of Link
Hate them both. Love the game. Considering there isn’t even a master sword in zelda 2, don’t even understand the sword which doesn’t even have a scale that makes sense.
Japan for the win similar reasons to the post above
Re: 'Tetris Forever' Adds Curious Sequel 'Welltris' Via A Free Update
Welltris - Tetriminos fall down a well…
I thought it was going to be a mental health calming thing… well makes more sense 🤣
Re: Feature: Nintendo Switch Year In Review 2024 - Our Most Played Games
My kids play a bit so mine is: TotK, overcooked, BotW.
A little disappointed echoes of wisdom and Metroid prime remastered didn’t make the cut
I played through BotW master mode, so that makes sense. But I think my kids just love terrorising villagers and koroks and it turns out they may have put 100 hours into that… the little psychos
Re: Nintendo Switch Finally Surpasses PlayStation 2's Lifetime Sales In The US
I’m sure the sony CEO will miraculously find a receipt in the glove box of his car for 5 million PS2s sold in America
Re: 'Nintendo Music' Adds A Huge Zelda Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
God I hope you were able to copy paste that list
Re: PSA: If You're Into Switch 2 'Leaks', It's The Wild West Out There Right Now
Nintendo needs to pull their thumb out and do the reveal before they lose control of the narrative
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Okami
I voted Europe because 1) bias (that’s the version I had) and 2) I actually like both equally
Re: Video: Here's Your First Look At The Witcher 4's Cinematic Reveal Trailer
Looks epic. Chances of a switch 2 release?? Probably low
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES And Game Boy Color Library With Two More Classics
Switch is reaching peak Tetris though
Re: Retro-Style Platformer 'Ninja 1987' Isn't Shy About Its Inspirations
Maybe my nostalgia for ninja gaiden NES is strong. But this ninja 1987 kinda looks like an inbred cousin of ninja gaiden. Hopefully the gameplay is intense.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES And Game Boy Color Library With Two More Classics
Is NES Tetris is considered the definitive version for competition? I’m guessing emulated versions won’t replace this? Anyway, NES Tetris is exciting
Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of The Sonic 3 Movie Are In
Wow sounds positive. My kids are going to lose their minds. I’m going to be hearing sonic themed questions for the next few months
Re: Eagle-Eyed Fans Think They've Spotted The First 'Switch 2' Image In New Satisfye Trailer
@AmyTheBrawler yeah Nintendo deserves to have switch 2 leaked… they’ve dragged it out too long. It’s nothing short of a miracle that more hasn’t surfaced
Re: Eagle-Eyed Fans Think They've Spotted The First 'Switch 2' Image In New Satisfye Trailer
@RetroGames even if it only appeals to current switch owners, that’s only 140 million-ish 🤣
But yeah, hear your concerns. Time will tell I suppose… and at the end of the day Nintendo first party titles will probs sell consoles and 3rd party support will keep it relevant. I’m more worried that Nintendo has burned out the Zelda production line and will have prime 4 for launch (not the most mainstream franchise) and they will need a banging Mario iteration to have a hope
Re: Review: Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered (Switch) - Raziel Returns With A Feature-Packed Pair
@OwenOtter I can’t read that without hearing the music
Re: Review: Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered (Switch) - Raziel Returns With A Feature-Packed Pair
I have a feeling this may not be approved for Australia? Not showing up at all in the eShop and is certainly the 10th now
Update for the aussies: Google says comes out 11/12 in Australia at 2am AEST
Re: Anniversary: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Is Now Six Years Old
Sadly I could just never get into smash. I recognise it’s a brilliant franchise but street fighter and tekken brainwashed me back in the early days.
Re: Review: Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered (Switch) - Raziel Returns With A Feature-Packed Pair
Just looking forward to the intro with epic booming notes.
Also was a big fan of crystal dynamics back in the 3DO…. They did solid work in the mid 90s (loved crash and burn and total eclipse)
Re: Random: Metroid Prime 3 Dev Left Retro Studios After "Unhealthy Relationship" With Nintendo Micromanagement
Having worked in some toxic environments there are ways to deal with people in a supportive way and still get the desired outcomes. Clearly this guy was an unhappy employee. I’m not sure any of us were there to be able to dismiss his experiences so lightly.
Re: Rumour: One Of Kirby's 3DS Titles Will Return Next Year, It's Claimed
I thought switch 2 backwards compatibility had been confirmed?? Am I mistaken?
Re: Today Would Have Been Satoru Iwata's 65th Birthday
Too bad he hasn’t been able to see the switch go absolutely bonkers.
Re: Rate Your Favourite Switch Games Of The Year 2024
Can only really vote for little kitty big city, stray and echoes of wisdom. Thought stray and echoes were excellent. Minor gripes around controls and menu scrolling aside
Went back and replayed BotW and TotK to decide once and for all which is better and had to go with TotK. That’s my sad gaming year summarised. 3 kids and a busy job. Adulting sucks
Re: A Guide to Personal Finance: How to Manage Your Money
I purchased this game last week and am already a billionaire. 8/10.
Re: Nintendo Download: 5th December (North America)
Got all excited, went looking for soul reaver, realised doesn’t drop until 10/12
Re: Nintendo Download: 5th December (North America)
God I hope all eshop purchases come across to switch2
Re: Poll: After Three Quiet Months, Will We Finally Get A Nintendo Direct In December?
I don’t see it happening this year. I’m hoping the next direct will either be switch 2 announcement or Metroid prime 4 gameplay.
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Services Will End In China In 2026
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Re: The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Has Been Added To The Official Timeline
THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING!
Re: Talking Point: What Would Be The Ideal Way To Play DS Games On 'Switch 2'?
To keep the most true DS set up, I would say WiiU asymmetric play, but this won’t work with the current cradle set up. Also it won’t work for people who want to play on the go, so will probably need some second screen access when paused set up.
I actually think it will be very difficult without some modification to the base game to be honest
Re: Nintendo Adds Metroid Prime 4: Beyond To Official Metroid Website, Says It's "Coming Soon"
Prime 2 & 3 plz thx Nintendo
Re: Review: Stray (Switch) – A Brilliant Game Lands On Its Feet With A Solid Switch Port
I think my kids will love this so will be a holiday purchase provided it’s reasonably priced in australia
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Double Dragon (NES)
I abstain. They’re both lacking I feel. The art of the European box needed some more work on the finer details (is that a whip??) And the Japanese version is all over the place and barely tells any story.
Re: Anniversary: 20 Years On, Metroid Prime 2 Represents The Franchise At Its Experimental Best
I’m curious about the MP2&3 remasters. A few ‘insiders’ were claiming the remasters have been ready for ages. I quite enjoyed the MP1 remaster and really want to play through them all.
Re: Gallery: Unboxing A Nintendo 64DD Development Kit
Good too see I wasn’t the only person thinking about DD related humour
Re: Random: Don't Let Pets Wii On Your Switch, Warns Nintendo
I came here for the comments, and some were golden. Thank you Nintendo life community.
There have been reports of old brick original game boys surviving toilet flushes etc, so stands to reason it should be piss proof. Definitely test on someone else’s switch first. While they’re playing for bonus points.
Re: Nintendo Music Updated To Version 1.0.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
It’s gonna be as stable as the ass end of a pyramid
Re: Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Switch eShop Pre-Orders Now Available
Shut up and take my money
Re: Nintendo Reconfirms Release Schedule For Its Upcoming Movies
It will be released in ‘a’ year. Just not one of the next few
Re: Seven Months After Closure, The Nintendo Network Has Lost Its Final Player
The network went to the light… or maybe the flames if some of those conservative 80s parents were right
Re: Nintendo Music's Next Batch Of Tracks Will Arrive Next Week
Keen for TotK to be honest
Re: Random: Super Mario 64 On NSO Is Home To A Weird Misspelling Bug
Must be a North Korean deepfake trying to take down Nintendo
Re: Nintendo Switch System Update 19.0.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
They must have dialled back the stability.
Re: Switch System Update 19.0.0 Is Apparently Causing Some Issues
They forgot the stability…
Re: Random: Reddit Is Alight With Reports Of 'Pure Evil' Mario Party Jamboree Player
Cunning Annalingus. Leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth…
Re: Rumour: Nintendo To Lean On Third-Parties For Switch Support In 2025
Sands of time would be in the mix too
Re: Video: Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered "Monstrous Boss" Reveals
I will be getting these but was hoping for a bit more from the upgrades. I hope the intro is banging
Re: Anniversary: 8 Years Since Nintendo Unveiled Switch, The World Awaits The Next Reveal
Have to say if a reveal hasn’t dropped for the 8th anniversary, it’s now unlikely until the new year. I’ve been checking in daily in hope of an announcement 🤣
Re: After A Financially Rough Year, Nintendo Co-Dev TOSE Expects 'Switch 2' To Bring A Brighter 2025
I think Nintendo will have some marketing strategy that once the announcement is made it has to release within some set time period for all their advertising to have maximum effect (probably a strategy they got wrong with WiiU). And they probably have created or are close to completing all their advertising material.
As others have also mentioned, Nintendo’s Christmas sale mean they probably will announce switch 2 early next year. However people don’t spend up too much immediately post Christmas (except for Boxing Day sales) which means you wouldn’t want to release in the month or two post Christmas.
Everything is looking like early new year announcement and console drops in April? It would also maximise their profits for the 25/26 financial year for their shareholders (shareholders/market seem happy to see a drift in profits at the end of this current financial year because new console is coming).
Of course the other really sensible reason this could be dragging on is because some games just aren’t ready to ship yet. Zero point releasing switch 2 without a great library of launch titles. I’m surprised there hasn’t been more launch title speculation… this will make or break switch 2.
Pokémon Z-A
You’ve got to have prime 4.
You’ve got to have a new Mario… odyssey 2?
It’s well overdue for new Mario kart…
Then re-releases/remasters of TP/WW, Metroid prime trilogy and who knows from there… Tetris or some good puzzle game. Maybe a cross platform release or two. Something out there and new to Nintendo like shadow of the colossus or Astro bot (if a new Mario isn’t imminent).
Anyway, having great fun speculating 🤣
Re: Talking Point: Is It Time For Another Side-Scrolling Zelda Game?
I’m happy with what we got in echoes. I think a whole game of side scrolling just won’t have enough content by modern expectations
EDIT: And this is coming from a massive Zelda II fan
Re: Nintendo Alarmo: Themes List, Setup Guide - How To Update Nintendo's Sound Clock
I honestly think this is the product no one wanted or needed