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I didn't get FP2, so half of these opinions are based solely on playing against the 2nd set of characters and stealing their abilities as Kirby. Previous rankings in italics: Looking back now I'm really glad I didn't purchase the 2nd Fighters Pass. And while it is a bit of a shame to not have the complete version of Ultimate, I'm happy with the base game and some of the DLC at least. Speaking of... shout out to the only DLC announcement (other than Stage Builder) for me to ever get excited about during a Smash Ultimate Direct, the Goemon Mii costume! Gutted that it was only a Mii costume (no music track either, which is just crazy!), but I guess understandable given the current (and very unfortunate) circumstances of the Goemon series. The Bomberman and Cuphead costume reveals were cool moments too, but seeing "Goemon" finally arrive in Smash Bros. made this old fart very happy indeed.

I might have actually been tempted if the Animal Crossing DLC was included as a bonus that you got to permanently keep, but as it stands I'm in no hurry to subscribe to Switch Online again, Expansion Pack or standard. It is interesting how no online retailers appear to have codes available for the expansion though, what with it launching so soon now. I wonder if Nintendo has delayed distribution on purpose in order to maximise their initial profits? As if they won't be making enough profit with that ridiculous price increase!

Ever get around to doing that 3D mode playthrough you were planning?

Can't say for sure if this one is the best starting point, although I'd only ever played 1 of the mainline DQ games before playing this and I enjoyed it just fine. As for where to play it, well if portability isn't a big deal for you then I absolutely recommend avoiding the Switch version and getting it on PS4/5. The Switch version is very good, but again, unless you specifically want to play it on the go, then having a crisper image, smoother frame rate and possibly faster load times too (they were lightning fast on PC ) is much nicer.

That was a great newcomer party, cheers everyone! Shame it’s the very last one for Smash Ultimate, but they’ve all been a lot of fun. Glad people enjoyed my custom stage too. The fact that it kills all players at the end (making it a lottery as to who wins) is harsh, but undoubtedly amusing.

I'd love to see a fight between canon size Olimar and Ridley.

Ok, Vampire Waluigi is the greatest thing since London bus driver Waluigi. This almost makes up for him being snubbed by Smash Bros. Tell you what though, if he ever makes it into a future version of Smash then they are absolutely set for alt costumes.

Room for one more? I'll be "Cuphead" if so. BTW, I'm not actually resubscribed to Switch Online, just taking advantage of the 7 day free trial specifically to join you guys for this. So yeah, please don't change the date.

Really?! That's weird. So anyone with the digital version of ACNH that also gets HHP will be downloading loads of duplicate content to their Switch? Or is it only a standalone thing if you don't have ACNH, and DLC otherwise? I'm also still confused about what happens with those extra design features that HHP unlocks in ACNH if you "purchase" HHP via the sub.

Wow! What an update. I shall definitely be spending some more time with Animal Crossing again soon. That Happy Home DLC is super tempting too. Lottie is back! Anyone know what the deal is with it being included as part of the new online sub though, is it that you can only use it while subscribed, or does it get permanently added to your account? I mean it seems like you can eventually bring those new design features to your own island home, so if someone were to play it via the sub, what would happen after leaving the service? *EDIT* So the HHP stuff in your New Horizons house, does Tom Nook come and remove it all if you don't renew?

So I just had a quick go on the demo for the PC version. While Capcom haven't really done anything much to improve it visually, the natural increase to both resolution and frame rate definitely give the game a different feel. At 4K/120fps it's as if you're playing it on a Switch emulator. Having spent so much time with the Switch version at 30fps, the motion seems absolutely ridiculous on PC! It's like the game is in fast forward! No doubt this is actually how it's supposed to run, but it would definitely take me a while to get used to, if I were to continue playing on PC... but I'm not (because of the lack of cross-save) so it doesn't really matter.

I wonder if the issue here is simply Nintendo not allowing Capcom to implement it, perhaps thinking that it might have an undesirable effect on eShop sales of Sunbreak and potentially Switch online subscriptions too. I mean there's no doubt that some people (myself included) would definitely jump ship to PC if cross-save/play was an option. I struggle to believe there would be a technical reason preventing it from happening, especially when there are already many games that have managed it.

Well, I predicted something at least... ... Although admittedly I didn't expect anyone else would be joining me. High five to my joint last place comrades.

Cool idea. And thanks for the posting all of the trailers, I knew right away what my number 1 choice would be but re-watching the rest was very handy for selecting the other 4.

Well, by this time tomorrow... All will be revealed. Looking forward to finding out who they've chosen to end this. Ultimate has seen so many characters join already... It's not going to be easy to please everyone. Good luck to all in this roster prediction competition though. I can't wait to see who wins.

I wonder if for Capcom it's a choice between doing platform exclusive collaborations, or enabling cross-platform functionality? Shouldn't have to be though, I mean Psyonix managed to do both perfectly fine with Rocket League. Whenever I played on Switch I could use/see the Mario and Metroid themed cars, but over on PC they would simply revert to the default vehicle.

Yeah, most of my favourite Switch experiences were early on too. In particular, Zelda BotW and Mario Odyssey, which was just the most phenomenal combo for launch year! I don't expect to see two games with that level of quality released in such quick succession from Nintendo ever again. There have obviously been many other enjoyable moments since, but for me there's also no doubt that the appeal of Switch has been steadily dwindling over time. Nintendo's output became way more reliant on ports and remasters than I was expecting, and since getting a gaming PC last year, there has been no desire or need for me to purchase third-party games on Switch. I made an exception for Monster Hunter Rise, purely because of the timed exclusivity and to play online with the N-E hunting crew. But yeah, when there's not much that I'm interested in from Nintendo themselves, and third-party games are better experienced elsewhere, the Switch suddenly loses a lot of its appeal. Sorry for being a bit of a downer, not the purpose of this thread I know. So I'll end with another positive Switch experience in the form of Super Smash Bros Ultimate. That game actually remains my most played on the system by far, and has provided so many laughs, both in single and multiplayer battles. The inclusion of stage builder was also a very big factor for me having played the game so much, and that's even with it being so simplistic and limited. Had it provided better tools/customisation I imagine my Switch might have disintegrated from overuse! Anyway, it's been nice to read about other people's fave Switch experiences, keep 'em coming.

Cheers for the heads-up, Mokong. Have done my part. Here's hoping lots of people request both cross-play and cross-save so it does indeed happen.

Very much depends on the game. I think the worst for overstaying its welcome (that I've somehow played through to completion) is still Project X Zone. And more recently (albeit to a much lesser extent) Wreckfest. In both of those cases I'd have preferred it if the bulk of that surplus gameplay was just moved to post-credits and made optional. By all means, keep the padding, just don't force it on people especially when it doesn't make sense or benefit the flow of the game in any way!

That's a long way off, so not sure. If anything though it just means I'm more likely to pass on Sunbreak altogether. Also depends on what the situation is with Switch Online at the time and whether or not I'll be resubscribed to that. That is indeed more interesting. Has there ever been a Sega collab in a MH title before?

Yeah, not to mention the fact that he's basically Dominick Diamond.

Damn. Well, it's lost sales for Capcom. Really don't get the logic. There seems to be many people who would repurchase the game on PC if it was possible to bring over save data from Switch. That said, having just looked at the PC version of Rise in action I'm suddenly not quite as bothered by this news. I mean it looks good, but nothing like I was expecting it to. Doesn't seem like they've improved geometry at all, just resolution and texture quality. Unlocked frame rate and ultrawide support will obviously be awesome too, but other than those things it appears to be very similar to the Switch version. Just not similar enough to include cross-play/save apparently. Anyway, cheers for the info.

Let me refresh your memory: But yeah, I did play quite a lot of SNES games online while I was subscribed, and other than the moments above (and maybe half a dozen or so others) overall those type of issues were pretty rare. It's stable enough in general, it's just not very ambitious is what I was getting at before. I mean they literally just shoehorned the online feature via pre-existing local multiplayer.

Would be super interesting to know exactly what was going on behind the scenes with stuff like this, especially when it comes to the kind of costs involved. Wonder just how much Nintendo would've had to spend to get Rare's N64 titles, and the thought of them even doing so is just bizarre considering the history. Is GoldenEye 007 also a possibility? That would be a pretty big deal for sure. Although if there is indeed zero modification being done to any of these games, playing most of them online is probably going to be a horrible experience. I mean most N64 games run terribly as it is, factor in potential lag plus the fact it'll still be split screen and it could get quite messy! I think Mario Tennis is basically the only game I'd even bother trying to play online if I were to use this. It's a shame Nintendo couldn't have done more with this service really, there was a lot of potential there if they would've been willing to rework the games for proper online play and therefore provide a unique way to experience these classic games. For example, imagine Super Mario Kart with true 8 player online where everyone gets their own full screen (well, full screen + map ) display of the action! Or Super Mario World with simultaneous multiplayer! Or games that didn't originally even have multiplayer getting it added! Many moons ago I got the opportunity to play a modified version of F-Zero in multiplayer on PC, and it was absolutely glorious. Having always had to take turns when playing that game with friends on the SNES, suddenly being able to race at the same time was mind-blowing! If fans can get that kind of stuff going, then Nintendo definitely can, and although obviously much more effort, it would certainly make the service a lot more appealing.