I have faith this will be a great game. I just hope they also still have some traditional DK environments too (i.e. jungles, aquatics, snowy areas, mine carts etc.) to explore in 3D despite the story taking place underground. I’m also hoping the breaking of different rocks doesn’t become repetitively mundane after a while.
But will the reverse work too? Will Switch 2 controllers like the Pro Controller 2 work on Switch 1? I’m thinking of getting another pro controller and would rather just get the newest version if it will work with both systems.
C Today Button confirmed. This button will simply open the new Nintendo Today App on your console too.
All jokes aside I have low expectations for this button’s actual functionality despite all the hype & intrigue it’s been generating for some reason. Think it will be something pretty mundane or that I have little interest in, in actuality.
Let them take their time and make another classic masterpiece is my opinion. No rush on greatness. I will patiently await Hollow Knight Silksong and be ready for the experience whenever it arrives!
Production I.G. already made a pretty damn good official Star Fox anime short you can still watch on YouTube.
Tbh I’d rather see that style of a show rather than a one-off movie. If Nintendo has let Kirby, Donkey Kong, Mario, F-Zero animated series be made (all with varying degrees of quality & critical reception), then I don’t see why Star Fox couldn’t get one too, with multiple seasons as well. ¯(ツ)/¯
I could say Smash Ultimate (or Hollow Knight/Slay the Spire- probably my fave Switch game discoveries this gen) like some others have mentioned…
… but I’m gonna go with an oddball in Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics! That game has always been there for me for simple, quick, bite-sized gaming session reprieves whenever needed. Really hope they make a comprehensive, “Ultimate” version sequel- Clubhouse 102 Worldwide Games (with more & deeper Card/Strategy games, rule variations and match customization/randomization).
Played the original release many times, and although it’s not on Switch- it can be played elsewhere still.
I’m team full-blown Chrono Trigger remake for this classic gem to get a wholly new, yet familiar experience. Or even just a new game in the series entirely (I enjoyed Chrono Cross). Do it now Squeenix.
Sounds great and would fit the ambiance of the original trailer. Still hope Earthblade somehow gets finished and released. Looked so promising and I loved Celeste.
First game I’ve preordered in years. Wanna show Capcom strong early support for Power Stone & Project Justice (Rival Schools) in hopes that it motivates them to make new modern entries in both series!
Also, preordered so I can get my little gold coins off the purchase seeing as by the time the game releases, the program will have been discontinued.
Always been curious about the Suikoden series. And Konami made some underrated games back in the day. Glad to hear this remaster collection turned out well. Def think I’ll try this out once I clear some more of my backlog first.
Now that’s a nostalgic reference seeing the Akklaim (yes, that’s the name I’m sticking with too) logo. They were cool in the SNES & PS1 era. Could be interesting if they help bring about a modern resurgence of arcade-y (namely sports & licensed) games. I mean EA Big isn’t around anymore either to do them. Might as well bring back Midway too while you’re at it!
Coincidental article timing for me… I finally got around to starting this game just this past weekend. Loved the first entry (especially since I got the deluxe version for dirt cheap- thanks for the frequent & significant sales Ubisoft)!
I’d be happy if they include DS/3DS games in the NSO Expansion Pack tier for no extra charge. It’s already too expensive for too little/infrequent output imo.
Surely Nintendo will still support the OG Switch with new games even once the Switch 2 is out. I wonder what unannounced first party Switch 1 titles are still in the pipeline for release soon. I still have 1 Game Voucher left expiring Oct 2025. And the game vouchers are really most useful when using them on newly released full-priced games (before they start getting, the albeit minimal, discounts).
Not saying it’s right, but I think Nintendo thinks Virtual Console takes away from their main/new releases. When people want something cheap and nostalgic to occupy their time some may choose VC over say paying for a full priced rerelease or new game maybe. I think it’s also why they’re particularly selective/trite on what older games they add and when.
Nintendo seems to offer less quantity of games now overall (despite consolidating into one current hybrid platform, rather than supporting two simultaneously as was the norm for decades) as to not cannibalize their own offerings… again in their eyes I assume.
That being said, as others have said- I’m all for Switch Online & VC coexisting together. Or just NSO, but with an option to purchase games too.
Highly doubted my ability to remember much of this having only played the original once over 2 decades ago now when I was still a child, but still managed a passing grade. Not great, but not bad!
Love it! More quizzes & more polls! Ask us all the things NLife!
I honestly wouldn’t mind if Nintendo made Star Fox Adventures 2 or remastered/remade Star Fox Assault and/or Star Fox Zero for Switch.
I’m also still waiting for that long ago rumoured & hopefully still alive Star Fox racing game too. I think it’d be a cool swap for Star Fox to get a racer and F-Zero to get an adventure game to switch things up for each series. Would be cool if after a long time waiting if we got new games in both franchises soon.
I play docked 95% of the time so the Switch’s screen isn’t a sticking point for me. I’d actually prefer if there was a cheaper, non-portable, no-screen, Home-Console-Only SKU. I mean we had the Switch Lite that didn’t switch… what about the Switch Home? Cool article though.
Would prefer if Rocksteady moved on from Batman and tried a similar concept with a new IP. We got 3 modern Batman games already (4 if you count the underrated Arkham Origins).
I’d love to see Rocksteady try something somewhat new- like make a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles open world game in the Arkham games’ vein. Other IPs I’d like to see get similar treatment would be Fantastic 4, Superman, Transformers, Power Rangers, Sailor Moon, Darkwing Duck (just to name a few fandoms off-top).
DQXI S was my first Dragon Quest game (finally). I found it to be a throwback chill JRPG experience- kinda overly traditional, easy and safe… but also still really well executed & beautiful in that same light. I spent hella hours playing through all of it all last year and enjoyed my time.
So now I’m interested in the next entry- which is hopefully a little more modernized (individual inventory management should be left in the past imo). Not as interested in revisiting the older entries via remakes/remasters due to the aforementioned points.
Sometimes I wonder if the perceived shovelware is not all shovelware in actuality. Maybe there’s some real hidden gems in the dump.
I think there should be a platform dedicated to testing some of these unknowns out, even if they’re comically bad- they could be so bad they’re still fun lol. Maybe could be a new idea for NLife to try like 5 random Eshop shovelware picks a month and do mini-reviews and/or video content?
Seems like a cool & extensive mod. Would love a new Fortune Street game on Switch. Do it Nintie/Squeenix.
Nintendo can’t develop everything at once, so I think they should consider lending some of their IP to trusted developers with some oversight again, like in this instance.
Square/Squaresoft/Enix/Square Enix/Squeenix is among my favourite game developers/publishers of all time and I love their return to supporting Nintendo with the Switch almost like they did in the SNES era.
Remasters and Remakes are cool, but I'd also like new games too. That being said it's nice that people who missed out or long to play modernized versions of classics on more easily accessible current platforms get a chance to play these gems.
As for my Wishlist of Square Remasters/Remakes and/or even better, New Entries? on Switch:
Threads of Fate
Vagrant Story
Brave Fencer Musashi
Super Mario RPG (new entry)
Xenogears
Final Fantasy XIII Collection
Bahamut Lagoon
Final Fantasy Tactics
Dragon Quest 1 - 10 (not the crappy mobile ports)
Mario 3-On-3 Hoops
Mario Sports Mix
Chrono Trigger/Cross/Break
Secret of Evermore
Ehrgeiz
Fortune Street
GO Games (i.e. Tomb Raider/Hit-Man GO)
Legacy of Kain (New) (even though Crystal Dynamics/Eidos sold to Embracer- let Square do it)
Hopefully Square can keep up their current output (it's been pretty impressive tbh) whilst maintaining decent levels of quality (with maybe some even becoming new classics like their old titles of yore).. all while also satisfying their usual astronomical internal sales projections.
... yeaaa guess my head is in a Mallow Nimbus Cloud unfortunately with these wishes.
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Re: Round Up: The First Impressions Of Donkey Kong Bananza Are In
I have faith this will be a great game. I just hope they also still have some traditional DK environments too (i.e. jungles, aquatics, snowy areas, mine carts etc.) to explore in 3D despite the story taking place underground. I’m also hoping the breaking of different rocks doesn’t become repetitively mundane after a while.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Switch Controllers Are Compatible With "Switch 2 Exclusive Games"
But will the reverse work too? Will Switch 2 controllers like the Pro Controller 2 work on Switch 1? I’m thinking of getting another pro controller and would rather just get the newest version if it will work with both systems.
Re: Nintendo Drops Teaser Video For The Switch 2's 'C' Button
C Today Button confirmed. This button will simply open the new Nintendo Today App on your console too.
All jokes aside I have low expectations for this button’s actual functionality despite all the hype & intrigue it’s been generating for some reason. Think it will be something pretty mundane or that I have little interest in, in actuality.
Re: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's Official Switch Box Art Is Absolutely Stunning
It’s pretty no doubt, but the best Metroid box art was Trilogy… that let me know I was getting 3 awesome games in one package- so beautiful.
Re: Absurd Arcade Basketball Game 'Dunk Dunk' Dribbles Onto Switch In May
Basketball doesn’t deserve this… Can we just get a new:
… quick fast and in a hurry please? Cuz this ain’t it.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's SNES Library With Four More Titles
In terms of random SNES NSO additions, still hoping for:
Re: Hollow Knight: Silksong Gets Surprise Mention By Xbox, Will It Finally Release This Year?
Let them take their time and make another classic masterpiece is my opinion. No rush on greatness. I will patiently await Hollow Knight Silksong and be ready for the experience whenever it arrives!
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Logo Will Adorn The Seattle Mariners Jersey This MLB Season
Nintendo, please let this be a precursor to a new Mario Super Sluggers baseball game. One of the best (and underrated) Mario Sports title series!
Re: Random: Takaya Imamura's Holding Out Hope For A Star Fox Movie
Production I.G. already made a pretty damn good official Star Fox anime short you can still watch on YouTube.
Tbh I’d rather see that style of a show rather than a one-off movie. If Nintendo has let Kirby, Donkey Kong, Mario, F-Zero animated series be made (all with varying degrees of quality & critical reception), then I don’t see why Star Fox couldn’t get one too, with multiple seasons as well. ¯(ツ)/¯
Re: Star Fox Veteran's New Game Is Channelling Serious Lylat Energy
@Kilroy Tbh, I’d be fine with another Star Fox Adventures too/2 at this point. I found it to be a rather enjoyable playthrough back in the day day.
Re: Round Up: Humble Games Showcase 2025 - Every Nintendo Switch Announcement
Still wanna check out Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus at some point.
Re: Poll: What Switch Game Could You Not Live Without?
I could say Smash Ultimate (or Hollow Knight/Slay the Spire- probably my fave Switch game discoveries this gen) like some others have mentioned…
… but I’m gonna go with an oddball in Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics! That game has always been there for me for simple, quick, bite-sized gaming session reprieves whenever needed. Really hope they make a comprehensive, “Ultimate” version sequel- Clubhouse 102 Worldwide Games (with more & deeper Card/Strategy games, rule variations and match customization/randomization).
… Wun can only hope.
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Builds Hype With New Tetris 99 Crossover
Nice. Wish they’d also give opportunities to get any previously released themes like this as well for those who missed a few.
Re: Okami 2 Studio Won't Limit Itself To Sequels And Existing IP
So glad another Okami is finally being made. Would love to see them revive Viewtiful Joe next.
Re: Chrono Trigger To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With "Various Projects"
Played the original release many times, and although it’s not on Switch- it can be played elsewhere still.
I’m team full-blown Chrono Trigger remake for this classic gem to get a wholly new, yet familiar experience. Or even just a new game in the series entirely (I enjoyed Chrono Cross). Do it now Squeenix.
Re: Celeste Composer Releases "Concept Album" For Studio's Cancelled Follow-Up, Earthblade
Sounds great and would fit the ambiance of the original trailer. Still hope Earthblade somehow gets finished and released. Looked so promising and I loved Celeste.
Re: Feature: But The Future Can Change - Chrono Trigger And Learning To Love The World
“ Things are crap right now, and I can’t really get through a day without feeling like the world is going to collapse in some way”
You ok @AlanaHagues? Love your love for RPG’s and the articles you write on them!
Hope Squeenix remakes or makes a new Chrono Trigger (or Chrono _ game) at some point.
Re: Capcom Provides Update On Game Changes In 'Fighting Collection 2'
First game I’ve preordered in years. Wanna show Capcom strong early support for Power Stone & Project Justice (Rival Schools) in hopes that it motivates them to make new modern entries in both series!
Also, preordered so I can get my little gold coins off the purchase seeing as by the time the game releases, the program will have been discontinued.
Re: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 Has Been Butchered For The Switch Remake
Smh welp, that basically guarantees I’ll wait for a significant sale to pick this up way down the line I suppose. Unfortunate decision.
Re: Review: Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster (Switch) - Two Of The PS1's Best RPGs Beautifully Preserved, For The Most Part
Konami, it's time for a new:
Re: SEGA Wants To "Reinforce" Its Core Studios, But Don't Expect New Games Soon
I still enjoy some Sega games (specifically when they’re not so focused on just Sonic). Sega, it’s long overdue and time for a new:
etc. please & thank you.
Re: This Super Punch-Out!! Style Game Is On The Way To Switch, Here's A First Look
Nintendo… see some people still remember and adore Punch Out. Satiate us yourselves please.
Re: Review: Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster (Switch) - Two Of The PS1's Best RPGs Beautifully Preserved, For The Most Part
Always been curious about the Suikoden series. And Konami made some underrated games back in the day. Glad to hear this remaster collection turned out well. Def think I’ll try this out once I clear some more of my backlog first.
Re: 20 Years After Its Demise, Publisher 'Acclaim' Is Being Resurrected
Now that’s a nostalgic reference seeing the Akklaim (yes, that’s the name I’m sticking with too) logo. They were cool in the SNES & PS1 era. Could be interesting if they help bring about a modern resurgence of arcade-y (namely sports & licensed) games. I mean EA Big isn’t around anymore either to do them. Might as well bring back Midway too while you’re at it!
Re: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Officially Revealed For Nintendo Switch
Finally confirmed! Super amped for this. THPS 3 & 4 are my favourites in the series!
Re: Nintendo Discounts Several Games On Switch For MAR10 Day (North America)
Was waiting/hoping for a Paper Mario: The Origami King sale. Guess I’ll wait some more..
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Announces Removal Of Super Famicom Title
Played Super Soccer a lot as a kid. And even now it’s still a decent game.
Re: Mario + Rabbids Director Recalls "Fantastic" Time With Nintendo, Would Be Open To Collab Again
Coincidental article timing for me… I finally got around to starting this game just this past weekend. Loved the first entry (especially since I got the deluxe version for dirt cheap- thanks for the frequent & significant sales Ubisoft)!
Re: '90s Anime 'Samurai Pizza Cats' Is Getting The Action RPG Treatment Next Year
Nostalgia alert. This show left a lasting impression on me as a youth. Glad the IP is still alive and being serviced. Hope this is good!
Re: Talking Point: The 3DS Library Is Ripe For Switch 2, But Is NSO The Way To Go?
I’d be happy if they include DS/3DS games in the NSO Expansion Pack tier for no extra charge. It’s already too expensive for too little/infrequent output imo.
Re: Nintendo Power Artist "Hadn't Actually Played Any Zelda Games" Before Creating His Take On Hyrule
Used to love the artwork and comics in the old Nintendo Power Magazines. Awesome work.
Re: Rumour: A New Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Remaster Might Be On The Way
Had a nostalgic blast playing through THPS 1+2 on Switch. Would love for a remaster/remake of THPS 3+4 as I think they’re the best in the series.
Sidebar: Never thought I’d see a Breakfast Club interview on NLife lol. Nice.
Re: Game Vouchers Won't Work On Switch 2 Exclusives, Says Nintendo
Surely Nintendo will still support the OG Switch with new games even once the Switch 2 is out. I wonder what unannounced first party Switch 1 titles are still in the pipeline for release soon. I still have 1 Game Voucher left expiring Oct 2025. And the game vouchers are really most useful when using them on newly released full-priced games (before they start getting, the albeit minimal, discounts).
Re: Nintendo Music's Latest Update Adds 3DS 'StreetPass Mii Plaza' Soundtrack
I wonder if Zion is happy with this acknowledgement that Nintendo still remembers Street Pass existed… 🤔💭
Re: Hideki Kamiya Wants Nintendo To Reboot Virtual Console For Switch 2
Not saying it’s right, but I think Nintendo thinks Virtual Console takes away from their main/new releases. When people want something cheap and nostalgic to occupy their time some may choose VC over say paying for a full priced rerelease or new game maybe. I think it’s also why they’re particularly selective/trite on what older games they add and when.
Nintendo seems to offer less quantity of games now overall (despite consolidating into one current hybrid platform, rather than supporting two simultaneously as was the norm for decades) as to not cannibalize their own offerings… again in their eyes I assume.
That being said, as others have said- I’m all for Switch Online & VC coexisting together. Or just NSO, but with an option to purchase games too.
Re: Sorry Okamiden Fans, It Sounds Like The Okami Sequel Will Basically Ignore The DS Follow-Up
Would love to see a Okamiden port/remaster/remake in Switch sometime soon since Okami 2 releasing is probably about 4-5 years away it seems like.
Re: Can You Name These Zelda: Majora's Mask Masks?
Highly doubted my ability to remember much of this having only played the original once over 2 decades ago now when I was still a child, but still managed a passing grade. Not great, but not bad!
Love it! More quizzes & more polls! Ask us all the things NLife!
Re: Random: Takaya Imamura Wants To See Star Fox: Assault On Switch 2
Yes please.
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Re: Star Fox-Inspired Space Shooter 'FUR Squadron' Is Getting A Switch 2 Sequel This Year
I honestly wouldn’t mind if Nintendo made Star Fox Adventures 2 or remastered/remade Star Fox Assault and/or Star Fox Zero for Switch.
I’m also still waiting for that long ago rumoured & hopefully still alive Star Fox racing game too. I think it’d be a cool swap for Star Fox to get a racer and F-Zero to get an adventure game to switch things up for each series. Would be cool if after a long time waiting if we got new games in both franchises soon.
Re: Best Mario Sports Games Of All Time
My Top 5 Mario Sports Games:
Re: Best Mario Sports Games Of All Time
On Switch, for Nintendo/Mario Sports games, I’m still yearning for a new:
… just to name a few.
Re: Talking Point: Why An LCD Screen Isn't The End Of The World For Switch 2
I play docked 95% of the time so the Switch’s screen isn’t a sticking point for me. I’d actually prefer if there was a cheaper, non-portable, no-screen, Home-Console-Only SKU. I mean we had the Switch Lite that didn’t switch… what about the Switch Home? Cool article though.
Re: Rocksteady Reportedly Working On A New Batman After Suicide Squad Disaster
Would prefer if Rocksteady moved on from Batman and tried a similar concept with a new IP. We got 3 modern Batman games already (4 if you count the underrated Arkham Origins).
I’d love to see Rocksteady try something somewhat new- like make a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles open world game in the Arkham games’ vein. Other IPs I’d like to see get similar treatment would be Fantastic 4, Superman, Transformers, Power Rangers, Sailor Moon, Darkwing Duck (just to name a few fandoms off-top).
Re: Don't Worry, Dragon Quest XII Is Still In Development
DQXI S was my first Dragon Quest game (finally). I found it to be a throwback chill JRPG experience- kinda overly traditional, easy and safe… but also still really well executed & beautiful in that same light. I spent hella hours playing through all of it all last year and enjoyed my time.
So now I’m interested in the next entry- which is hopefully a little more modernized (individual inventory management should be left in the past imo). Not as interested in revisiting the older entries via remakes/remasters due to the aforementioned points.
Re: Sony Does What Nintendon't By Removing A Bunch Of 'eSlop' Titles
Sometimes I wonder if the perceived shovelware is not all shovelware in actuality. Maybe there’s some real hidden gems in the dump.
I think there should be a platform dedicated to testing some of these unknowns out, even if they’re comically bad- they could be so bad they’re still fun lol. Maybe could be a new idea for NLife to try like 5 random Eshop shovelware picks a month and do mini-reviews and/or video content?
Re: Random: A Kirby Board Game? This Fortune Street Mod Brings The Dream To Life
Seems like a cool & extensive mod. Would love a new Fortune Street game on Switch. Do it Nintie/Squeenix.
Nintendo can’t develop everything at once, so I think they should consider lending some of their IP to trusted developers with some oversight again, like in this instance.
Re: Random: Hideki Kamiya Would Rather You Not Play Okami On The Wii
Loved the Wii version of Okami myself. Calligraphy using motion controls to mimic the brush was very unique and immersive imo.
Re: Talking Point: Which 'Tales' Game Will Come To Switch Next?
I really enjoy how much Alana loves, appreciates, highlights & supports RPG’s… as I do too.
Bring them all to Switch I say. But I guess my Top 3 Tales Of Switch re-releases would be Abyss, Xillia 1+2 & Berseria.
Re: Take-Two's "Longstanding Relationship" With Nintendo Seemingly Set To Continue
Nvm the big open-world GTA’s on Switch… I’d prefer a new top-down GTA ala Chinatown Wars on Switch.
Re: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Sold Above Expectations, Says Square Enix
Square/Squaresoft/Enix/Square Enix/Squeenix is among my favourite game developers/publishers of all time and I love their return to supporting Nintendo with the Switch almost like they did in the SNES era.
Remasters and Remakes are cool, but I'd also like new games too. That being said it's nice that people who missed out or long to play modernized versions of classics on more easily accessible current platforms get a chance to play these gems.
As for my Wishlist of Square Remasters/Remakes and/or even better, New Entries? on Switch:
Hopefully Square can keep up their current output (it's been pretty impressive tbh) whilst maintaining decent levels of quality (with maybe some even becoming new classics like their old titles of yore).. all while also satisfying their usual astronomical internal sales projections.
... yeaaa guess my head is in a Mallow Nimbus Cloud unfortunately with these wishes.