Kaepora_Gaebora Posted May 9, 2017 Posted May 9, 2017 I had a few games on the PS4 demo over the weekend and it was very meh. It lacks the charm and excitement of the NBA Jam games. I was reading on Gaf that you can't play online with friends. Seems like a very weird option to leave out of such a game. Haha! Apparently it's on all versions, the lack of online, and is coming in an update within a week or so. Interested to see how it works on the Switch, presume just match making from within the game?
Hero-of-Time Posted May 10, 2017 Posted May 10, 2017 @Grazza you see that one of those Dark Witch games is being released tomorrow? Apparently it's a spin off rhythm game from one of the mini games from the second game. Looks to be a budget release. I may give it a whirl.
dazzybee Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Haha! Apparently it's on all versions, the lack of online, and is coming in an update within a week or so. Interested to see how it works on the Switch, presume just match making from within the game? What's the game like? I'm really really tempted by this.
Kaepora_Gaebora Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 What's the game like? I'm really really tempted by this. Really enjoying it in two player mode, great co op game. Single player isn't quite as fun as relying on the AI but it's ok, but yeah it's really entertaining as a couch co op game and controls well with joy con side on too! Plus it's something a bit different for Switch at the mo, really fun sports game!
Grazza Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 @Grazza you see that one of those Dark Witch games is being released tomorrow? Apparently it's a spin off rhythm game from one of the mini games from the second game. Looks to be a budget release. I may give it a whirl. Thanks dude. If there's one thing I haven't got though, it's rhythm. I know it's random, but while I'm talking to you, did you ever beat Rugal in King of Fighters '94? It's driving me crackers.
Hero-of-Time Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Thanks dude. If there's one thing I haven't got though, it's rhythm. I know it's random, but while I'm talking to you, did you ever beat Rugal in King of Fighters '94? It's driving me crackers. Nah. I was never a Neo Geo/SNK guy. Capcom/Street Fighter all the way.
Londragon Posted May 11, 2017 Author Posted May 11, 2017 11th May Switch eShop; Nintendo Switch eShop Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition (Mojang, €29.99 / £19.99) – Available from Friday, 12th of May. NBA Playgrounds (Saber Interactive, €19.99 / £17.99) Dark Witch Music Episode: Rudymical (Flyhigh Works, €8.00 / £6.99) Garou: Mark of the Wolves (HAMSTER, €6.99 / £6.29) Nintendo Switch DLC Minecraft: Switch Edition: Builder’s Pack (Mojang, €16.99 / £12.79) Minecraft: Switch Edition: Biome Settlers Skin Pack 1 (Mojang, €1.99 / £1.59) Minecraft: Switch Edition: Campfire Tales Skin Pack (Mojang, €1.99 / £1.59) Minecraft: Switch Edition: Candy Texture Pack (Mojang, €2.99 / £2.39) Minecraft: Switch Edition: Cartoon Texture Pack (Mojang, €2.99 / £2.39) Minecraft: Switch Edition: Chinese Mythology Mash-up Pack (Mojang, €5.99 / £4.79) Minecraft: Switch Edition: Festive Skin Pack (Mojang, €1.99 / £1.59) Minecraft: Switch Edition: Greek Mythology Mash-up Pack (Mojang, €5.99 / £4.79) Minecraft: Switch Edition: Halloween Mash-up Pack (Mojang, €5.99 / £4.79) Minecraft: Switch Edition: Pattern Texture Pack (Mojang, €2.99 / £2.39) Minecraft: Switch Edition: Plastic Texture Pack (Mojang, €2.99 / £2.39) Minecraft: Switch Edition: Redstone Specialists Skin Pack (Mojang, €1.99 / £1.59) Minecraft: Switch Edition: Steampunk Texture Pack (Mojang, €2.99 / £2.39)
Grazza Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 I finally beat Rugal in King of Fighters '94, but didn't even get the end credits or Game Over screen. What a let down! [spoiler=] Not sure if it was because it was on Level 1, or I changed teams (beat him with Mexico). Oh well, not sure I can take going through it on Level 4 yet. Onto the next one!
Dcubed Posted May 15, 2017 Posted May 15, 2017 Woohoo! Use Your Words is coming to Switch! Will fit nicely alongside Jackbox with a gaggle of friends!
Londragon Posted May 19, 2017 Author Posted May 19, 2017 18th of May Switch eShop releases; Nintendo Switch eShop Thumper (Drool LLC, €19.99 / £15.99) Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors (HAMSTER, €6.99 / £6.29) Nintendo Switch Retail Demo Disgaea 5 Complete (NIS America, free)
dazzybee Posted May 22, 2017 Posted May 22, 2017 @dazzybee did you pick up NBA in the end? Yeah I certainly did. I have to say that I really love it, much better than I expected. Looking forward to them adding online. I went away so picked up kamiko (great game too), blazing star (meh) and this. Pleased as well as the only reason I got it (was going to wait for the online update) was because I wanted to have 13 games so I could see the ALL SOFTWARE bit 🤣
Kaepora_Gaebora Posted May 23, 2017 Posted May 23, 2017 Yeah I certainly did. I have to say that I really love it, much better than I expected. Looking forward to them adding online. I went away so picked up kamiko (great game too), blazing star (meh) and this. Pleased as well as the only reason I got it (was going to wait for the online update) was because I wanted to have 13 games so I could see the ALL SOFTWARE bit 🤣 Great stuff! Soon as that online is sorted Mo Cheeks and Greg Monroe are coming for you
Londragon Posted May 25, 2017 Author Posted May 25, 2017 25th of May Switch eShop drops; Nintendo Switch Retail Downloads Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (Capcom, £34.99 / €39.99) – Available from Friday, 26th of May. Disgaea 5 Complete (NIS America, £49.99 / €59.99) – Available from Friday, 26th of May. Nintendo Switch eShop The King of Fighters ’99 (HAMSTER, £6.29 / €6.99)
Londragon Posted June 1, 2017 Author Posted June 1, 2017 1st of June Switch eShop goods; Nintendo Switch eShop Astro Duel Deluxe (Panic Button, €13.99 / £12.59) ACA NeoGeo Last Resort (HAMSTER, €6.99 / £6.29) Nintendo Switch DLC Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition – Magic: The Gathering Skin Pack (Mojang, €2.99 / £2.39) Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition – Adventure Time Mash-up (Mojang, €5.99 / £4.79) Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition – Story Mode Skin Pack (Mojang, €2.99 / £2.39) Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition – Villains Skin Pack (Mojang, €1.99 / £1.59) Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition – Mini Game Masters Skin Pack (Mojang, €1.99 / £1.59) Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition – Power Rangers Skin Pack (Mojang, €2.99 / £2.39) Blaster Master Zero: EX CHARACTER: EKORO (Inti Creates, free until 15th June, then €1.99 / £1.79 )
Londragon Posted June 8, 2017 Author Posted June 8, 2017 Small update, but classy, 8th of June Switch eShop releases; Nintendo Switch eShop Shantae: Half-Genie Hero (WayForward, €16.99 / £15.99) Shock Troopers 2nd Squad (Hamster, €6.99 / £6.29)
Aneres11 Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 What was the general consensus of Shantae? One of the better in the series or no? Thinking of downloading this tonight and having something to play over the weekend.
Ike Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 What was the general consensus of Shantae? One of the better in the series or no? Thinking of downloading this tonight and having something to play over the weekend. Not the best game in the series but it's good. Involves a bit of backtracking, you need to revisit stages to collect everything so depends how you feel about that. Looked good on the Wii U, it's pretty humourous, good music. It's a fun game. I'm thinking of buying the Switch version as well. Checkout the Shante thread, a few of us posted impressions.
Aneres11 Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 Not the best game in the series but it's good. Involves a bit of backtracking, you need to revisit stages to collect everything so depends how you feel about that. Looked good on the Wii U, it's pretty humourous, good music. It's a fun game. I'm thinking of buying the Switch version as well. Checkout the Shante thread, a few of us posted impressions. Cheers Ike. I did actually download it on Wii U and I think I played it for like 30 mins or it could have been another one? Can't remember. Yeah backtracking isn't too much of an issue I guess. I think when I read reviews when it came out original they all mentioned the game being too easy? Again could be wrong. Bad memory haha. Think I'll give it a go though. In the mood for this type of game.
Ike Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 Yeah, it's not really a difficult game. I think they added a hard mode or are going to, not sure if it's in the Switch version. I didn't find the backtracking bad at all, personally. But it seems some people did.
Grazza Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 What was the general consensus of Shantae? One of the better in the series or no? Thinking of downloading this tonight and having something to play over the weekend. It's not a bad game, but it was a bit disappointing given the pedigree of the series. I'd rank it 3rd after Risky's Revenge and Pirate's Curse. The backtracking is not too arduous; it just jars with how linear much of the game is, ie. stages consisting of 1-1, 1-2 and 1-3, with no ability to go backwards to the previous one without completely re-entering the area. It's not simple enough to play as a linear game, and not as satisfying as a true Metroidvania. Overall... just about worth the money if you don't already own it.
Dcubed Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 What was the general consensus of Shantae? One of the better in the series or no? Thinking of downloading this tonight and having something to play over the weekend. As a fan of the series, I was disappointed in it, for reasons that I've already posted in the HGH thread, but it's still a good game and worth your time and money.
Aneres11 Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 I downloaded Shantae. Only put in about an hour and a half so far but enjoying it a lot. Already had some backtracking but if it's like I think it will be, where you use the obtained power ups to access other areas then I'm completely happy with that. I love how full of charm it is. From the characters down to the item that you can buy. Shampoo to improve her hair whip etc . It also looks glorious. Reminds me a bit of the new sonic the Hedgehog's they did (episode 1 etc). Here's to more Shantae! Or at least, the release of the others!
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