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Posted by: J▲hq 20th October 2016, 06:29 PM

This looks amazing. Definitely planning to pre-order to get it on release, always been more into Nintendo games and doubling up as both a home and portable console looks so cool.

Posted by: HausofTravis 20th October 2016, 06:33 PM

Looks amazing! And a new Zelda game coming too <3

Posted by: Liаm 20th October 2016, 10:00 PM

Looks great but I just bloody bought a Wii U I may wait until like Q4 next year, to see if it's worth getting game wise but it does look great and very versatile, plus it looks like it will really rectify one major flaw of the Wii U - the awful resolution and graphics on the gamepad. There are rumbles of a Pokemon game with Kalos and Alola on this and I am definitely needing that when it's out

Posted by: Tombo 21st October 2016, 12:48 AM

This looks cool, I'm gonna miss the dual screen design of the DS and 3DS though.

Posted by: J▲hq 13th January 2017, 07:48 PM

Confirmed to be out on March 3rd, but £280 sounds a bit steep. And Mario Kart doesn't arrive until the end of April..

Posted by: JSG 26th January 2017, 12:46 PM

Will definitely be buying this. Paying a deposit on the 8th which is only £20 but it will be from the second batch of console orders from game. It seems to be filling up its 2million quota quite fast if I'm honest but I've also heard that Nintendo have requested another million for launch day from their suppliers. I'm super excited to get this though.

Also apparently The Switch is so far selling more units than the PS4 was at its same point in its preordering stage but I'm sure this is probably more to do with the fact that people through the Wii U was just an upgrade to the Wii and we're waiting for the next proper console!

Posted by: JSG 24th February 2017, 06:18 PM

Anyone preordered or paid a deposit? I've paid my deposit and pay the rest on the 3Rd when I pick it up.

I'm going to shell out for the new Zelda. Beyond ecstatic for it.

Also I've noticed the hype for the switch keeps going up and up. It can only be a good thing. It ultimately seems, at the moment at least that Nintendo has manages to convey exactly what they want this to be and people are eating it up!

Posted by: Liаm 24th February 2017, 06:24 PM

I think I'll wait until later this year, when there are more games. At the minute it's just Zelda and the new Mario Kart so I might wait until Christmas time or so when there's bound to be big name Q4 games.

Posted by: J▲hq 3rd March 2017, 02:24 PM

Let us know how you find it James. I didn't pre-order in the end but I might go out in search of one this weekend on the chance not everywhere has already sold out at the minute. I'm not too bothered until Mario Kart arrives though.

Zelda has a lot of hype but I don't remember playing a Zelda game before and I'm a bit unsure whether it would be my thing or not.

Posted by: Oliver 3rd March 2017, 03:00 PM

It depends on what type of games you like. This is more open than previous Zelda games and you can physically visit the entire map near enough straight away (there are no "gates" that block you from visiting places until a certain part of the story is complete).

Posted by: JSG 3rd March 2017, 03:15 PM

I've got it right now. Walking home with that and Zelda! I'm ecstatic!

Posted by: J▲hq 3rd March 2017, 09:13 PM

I used to play Runescape, are they at all comparable? (I read something about Zelda having weapons and quests to complete etc). Otherwise is there anything else to compare it too? As long as there is a story and clear objectives to complete (like GTA) I'd be willing to take the chance.

Posted by: JSG 3rd March 2017, 10:09 PM

Zelda is amazing. I played it for 6 hours straight. Haven't gotten very far mind you but it is challenging compared to previous entries. I assumed I'd really want the pro controller to replace the one they give you but I have wee hands so it actually a breeze to use and I've had no problems with either of the Joy cons either.

Will possibly invest in the charging joycon grip since they give you a bog standard non charging one too

The only thing that is slightly annoying about it is lack of Bluetooth earphones support etc. Only wired headphones are compatible although I am going to buy a Bluetooth headphone jack adapter and hope for the best.

Switching from TV to on the go is a breeze and it really couldnt be any better than it is right now Minus the lack of Bluetooth headset support.

Posted by: Oliver 3rd March 2017, 10:11 PM

I think it's like most other open-world games nowadays, where there's a main story quest line but you don't necessarily *have* to do that, you can go off and do your own thing. Stuff like GTA, Fallout, Assassin's Creed etc. where you have so much other stuff to do if you don't want to finish the main story straight away.

Posted by: JSG 7th March 2017, 08:02 AM

Has anyone bought one yet?

Apparently it managed double in the UK what the Wii U sold in its debut weekend which is impressive but even mores for the fact that the switch launched in march and the Wii U in the Xmas period.

Nintendo America have also Saif that it's the fastest selling Nintendo console in history for the first two days in its debut too!

I'm so glad I bought one and tbh Zelda was definitely a justified reason to purchase it

Posted by: J▲hq 7th March 2017, 08:05 AM

I went into my local Game store yesterday and put a deposit down ready for when they get more stock. I'd be happy to wait a few weeks until Mario Kart arrives, but I want to be prepared and don't want to be unable to get one when that time comes.

Posted by: JSG 7th March 2017, 08:13 AM

Aww yass! It really is a technological marvel and it really is a uniquely Nintendo thing to do. I love the fact that I can take a console quality game into work and play it on my break (or the toilet)

I'm glad you decided to get one and I can only assume your getting Zelda too

Posted by: gooddelta 7th March 2017, 08:38 AM

I always used to buy Nintendo consoles on the first day...but I can't justify it until more games come out. £60 seems very steep for new games too, like the SNES days!

It does look like a fantastic bit of kit though!

Posted by: cqmerqn 7th March 2017, 09:25 AM

I might get one

Posted by: Melobrama 7th March 2017, 09:28 AM

I bought a Wii U straight away and ended up barely using it so holding off on buying this for now at least.

Posted by: JSG 7th March 2017, 11:03 AM

The last Nintendo console that I actually liked was the Gamecube and now the switch. The Wii was far too gimmicky and the Wii U I just didn't get. The Switch actually seems like a proper console which I guess is one of the reasons I've been so excited about it.

Posted by: gooddelta 7th March 2017, 11:24 AM

I thought the Wii was a brilliant idea. The Wii U was a little pointless really, I mainly bought it to play the Mario series games but I rarely ever use it. Nintendo 64 was my favourite, it's home to my all-time favourite games too; Banjo-Kazooie.

I really miss the Official Nintendo Magazine, I haven't really heard or read that much about Switch, as I never really search for the information online, but I used to feel much more informed when I read about it in print!

Posted by: ★ Jay ★ 7th March 2017, 01:20 PM

Nintendo 64 was my favourite too, definitely the console I've used the most. It's 20 years this month since it was released in Europe. Super Mario 64, Mario Kart, Ocarina of Time, Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64... all incredible. I think in all I may have had approaching 30 games for it.

I skipped the GameCube, but have a Wii & a Wii U. I bought the latter 3 years ago... I wouldn't say I regret purchasing it, but I didn't use it as much as I probably should have done to truly warrant the purchase, and I only have 4 games for it. Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario 3D World are both fantastic though.


As for the Switch, I'm really keen to get one, but I think I'll have to hold off until nearer Christmas time. Breath of the Wild looks incredible, I'm itching to play it! I wish that they'd introduced more new courses to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe though, to make buying it again somewhat more worthwhile.

Posted by: Liаm 7th March 2017, 04:43 PM

The Wii was good but I think Nintendo's problem usually is that they don't get that many third party games, I always seem to get their consoles for the same few franchinses - Pokemon, Mario and Zelda. The Wii was quite good for party games and stuff because of the motion controls, but there was so much shovelware chucked on for some little studio to make a quick buck as well because of it. I think the motion controls were a great idea but gimmicky is probably something I'd use to describe it at times, if tentatively. There were a lot of really good series and games that had awful Wii ports because the motion controls just didn't work... And then when games didn't use sufficient motion control they'd be slated for it Mario Kart Wii was absolutely essential for its period though and I did enjoy my Wii. The Wii U was just kind of the crap version, I regret buying one really I only got it last September as a bit of an impulse with my student loan, I only have Mario Kart 8, Wind Waker HD, Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed and Super Mario World 3D (as well as old Wii games from home and ones my housemates have brought) oops. All great games but the Wii U just never had that amazing defining game or anything really compelling to get one for other than the couple of Mario games really, as you could just play the original Wind Waker and Sonic is on other platforms.

As for the N64, I was more of a PS1 guy but there were solid good games on it! Banjo-Kazooie/Tooie, Pokemon Stadium/Snap, Majora's Mask and Ocarina Of Time are my faves. Super Mario 64 is hella overrated oops.

I kind of want a Switch but my problem is I have a PS4 for all the indie gems (for example Yooka Laylee and Snake Pass coming later this year, and the Shantae series which I got on here instead of Wii U) and Nintendo has never really been a haven for 3rd party games. So I'm holidng off on buying it until Super Mario Odyssey and the rumoured Pokemon Sun and Moon third version at least, I may get Breath Of The Wild on Wii U as a last hurrah maybe or just wait to get that too. There's the new Sonic projects as well, but they'll probably go on PS4 as well. The price of new games is ridic though, I suppose with an amazingly crafted game like Breath Of The Wild, fair, but for Mario Kart 8 without even having extra tracks or bloody Bomberman it's a bit of a pisstake. It sounds silly to get a Switch just for Pokemon Stars (I'll of course get other games) but I think if the rumour turns out to be untrue I'll hold off getting a Switch until perhaps there's some great deal sometime next year and I can get a good deal on it, like I did with my PS4.

Posted by: jjake 31st May 2017, 10:24 AM

this is doing incredibly well...im actually going to get one i think and i've been out of the game (no pun) since the wii

mario kart deluxe 💕

Posted by: Jay ☆ 27th October 2017, 10:05 AM

http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch/Super-Mario-Odyssey-1173332.html is out today!

I still don't own a Switch, but I need to because this game looks incredible! 😭

Posted by: WitchHaus 27th October 2017, 10:13 AM

Odyssey and Breath of the Wild are constantly being reviewed 10/10.

Edge did their 100 games of all time and Breath of the Wild was #1 already. I NEED A SWITCH NOW.

Posted by: HausAlone 6th January 2018, 06:39 PM

Obsessed with Breath of the Wild (already named the greatest game ever) and Mario Odyssey

Gah this console is everything.

Posted by: Jay ☆ 6th January 2018, 08:23 PM

I got a Switch for Christmas! I've only played a bit of Mario Kart 8 so far, but I also have Mario Odyssey. I'm not even sure why I've not started it yet because from all the previews I've seen it looks incredible.

Posted by: lewistgreen 6th January 2018, 09:46 PM

I've just got my hands on a Switch a couple of days ago and I am completely in love! I've not had a proper games console since the Wii!! Loving that it can all be done handheld exactly the same as on the big screen. I've only got Sonic Forces so far (which I've nearly completed ) and I have Mario Kart on the way. Mario Odyssey is probably going to be my next purchase I think!

Posted by: Lorde 6th January 2018, 11:48 PM

I still haven’t bought one

May have to treat myself to one this year. Although I will just wait until they’re lower in cost.

Posted by: lewistgreen 7th January 2018, 01:41 PM

Sadly you may be waiting some time as Nintendo very rarely drop their prices and when they do it isn't by much. I picked mine up last weekend when eBay were doing their 20% off deal so I managed to get the console for around £220.

Posted by: Jay ☆ 7th January 2018, 03:54 PM

^ Ooh that's a bargain, well done!

I got mine via Amazon's Black Friday deal, which was for the Neon Blue/Red version + came with a physical copy of Mario Odyssey, for £279.99 overall. So essentially it was a deal that resulted in getting the game for free.

I would have loved this red version of it: https://store.nintendo.co.uk/nintendo-switch-console/nintendo-switch-with-red-joy-con-controllers-super-mario-odyssey/11553478.html if only it had included a physical copy of Odyssey rather than just a download code.

Posted by: Lorde 7th January 2018, 04:09 PM

There’s nothing worse than getting a console bundle, expecting to get the physical game, but ends up being a code!

Posted by: Bré 7th January 2018, 11:42 PM

I want to play Super Mario Odyssey so much but I really don't know if I can justify spending so much for a console I likely won't otherwise use much. Hmm ~~ Maybe at some point.

Posted by: چهيچ 7th January 2018, 11:59 PM

This is currently me rn!

Posted by: Dircadirca 8th January 2018, 11:53 AM

I just splashed on one because Odyssey FOMO has been driving me mad since it came out last year

Posted by: gooddelta 10th January 2018, 01:59 PM

I bought the Switch last week, finally managed to scrape together enough after saving all year and getting a bit of money for Xmas.

I got the pack direct from Nintendo with Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the carry case and two steering wheels.

It's seriously good, so slick and pretty and the most impressed I've been with a Nintendo console since the N64. The graphics are fantastic, Odyssey is mindblowing, so many clever new ideas but so familiar at the same time. Have only had time to play about 8 or 9 worlds but I'm so impressed and apparently there's so much more to the game once it finishes too.

I've also downloaded a load of demos from the online shop as I can't afford any other games for a while. Looking forward to the proper virtual console getting underway and hopefully a great line-up of games in the future.

This console has so much potential and I hope it's utilised by developers.

Posted by: cqmerqnita 14th January 2018, 12:00 PM

I’m going to get this when I get paid in a couple of weeks. Where can I find the best deal?

Also, does it come with one or two controllers?

Posted by: Oliver 14th January 2018, 12:10 PM

http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=208551&view=findpost&p=5909889

This offer might still be available; that specific bundle is normally £369.99. Bundles on Amazon for EITHER Zelda or Mario seem to start around £330 so I think it's a pretty good deal myself for both.

It also comes with two controllers!

EDIT

The deal still works as I've just checked it. If you do go for it I'd get it fast, it seems to be a glitch where it thinks you're buying two Switch bundles (one with Zelda, one with Mario) but only the one Switch console is going through so you're getting the discount for both bundles.

Posted by: cqmerqnita 14th January 2018, 12:14 PM

Thanks! Ooh I spent all my money over Christmas so I need to wait until the 26th 😂

Posted by: Dart 29th January 2018, 10:45 PM

So I bought one today... I’m gonna get bored of this real quick.

Posted by: Oliver 29th January 2018, 11:12 PM

You not liking it? What’s wrong?

Posted by: Dart 30th January 2018, 07:19 PM

Idk it’s just kinda boring!

Posted by: Oliver 31st January 2018, 06:43 PM

I’m actually tempted to get one just to play casually, but I’m equally thinking about getting a cheap Wii with Wii Fit and Wii Sport.

Posted by: Dart 31st January 2018, 06:43 PM

Wii is better!

Posted by: cqmerqn 10th February 2018, 12:02 PM

I returned this to store.. got my £280 back

Posted by: dandy* 10th February 2018, 01:18 PM

Why was it boring?

Was it the games? The control methods?

Posted by: lewistgreen 10th February 2018, 04:54 PM

It depends what you want in a games console really. PS4/Xbox One competitor this is not, but for a casual gamer like myself who just wants addictive games to pass the time then this is perfect.

Posted by: dandy* 11th February 2018, 01:27 PM

I've been tempted to buy one for some time... but aside from Mario Kart and the other Mario game, I'm not sure what I'd play...

Anyone got any recommendations for other good games? I'm not one for serious in depth gaming sessions, more light escapism if that helps pin down what I'd be looking for.

Posted by: Dircadirca 11th February 2018, 02:26 PM

Golf Story (exclusive to Switch) & Stardew Valley fit that light escapism mold if you're not immediately turned off by the premises of golf & farming immediately, though there's much more to both of them than just that.

Posted by: cqmerqn 11th February 2018, 04:28 PM

Played Mario Kart. Was fun for a few days then got boring real quick.

Odyssey is ok but will be boring once complete.

Then there are no other games which I even fancied playing so I didn’t want to risk wasting £280 just for it to sit in the background.

Posted by: dandy* 11th February 2018, 05:50 PM

Ah thanks... I think that's how I may feel about it too - I'm not seeing much past the two Mario games so think I'll save my money.

I must admit that I am kinda turned off by the prospect of golf and farming(!) but I appreciate the recommendations Dircadirca

Posted by: cqmerqn 11th February 2018, 08:55 PM

If you like Zelda etc then it could be a great console. But it just wasn’t for me.

I’ll stick with my PS4

Posted by: lewistgreen 31st March 2018, 07:59 AM

Just pre-ordered Crash Bandicoot! It's finally coming to Switch in July

Posted by: JSG 25th June 2018, 11:37 AM

Getting Crash next month.

Got Paladins and Fortnite this month with Wolfenstein predownloaded for the 29th. I really can't wait to play it.

Posted by: HarryEzra 16th July 2018, 04:46 PM

My copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe came today and im so happy I love me some Mario Kart

Posted by: WhoOdyssey 8th August 2018, 01:58 PM

Smash Bros Ultimate Direct starting in 2 minutes!

Posted by: JSG 10th August 2018, 06:55 AM

I watched the direct. Killing off Luigi, not showing him okay at any point and then tweeting he was fine! Lol.

Nintendos Online Service launches 30th September.

It's like £3.99 per month
£6.99 for 3 months
£17.99 for a year.

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Nintendo-Switch/Nintendo-Switch-Online/Nintendo-Switch-Online-1183143.html

Posted by: WhoOdyssey 15th August 2018, 05:39 PM

I would like a few more extras, I've played most of those NES games loads of times, but I know I'll pay for the online regardless because it's a very reasonable price.

I hope they add more free games in the future though.

Posted by: James 🐶 16th August 2018, 11:53 PM

Ywah I'd like some n64/GC games includes I think but then again for the price they are asking what you get isn't too bad.

Posted by: Atonement 31st August 2018, 09:09 AM

I really can't wait for Super Mario Party, Pokémon Let's Go and Smash Bros Ultimate coming in the next few months. I only have 3 games for the Switch so far so it'll be nice to get some new ones.

Posted by: WhoOdyssey 5th September 2018, 02:22 PM

https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/1037339801614249984

There is a Nintendo Direct tomorrow night at 11pm!

Hopefully we get more details on the online service.

Posted by: JSG 🐶 6th September 2018, 09:18 AM

If anyone had seen about the Direct, it's been delayed due to the extremely powerful earthquake In Japan.

Posted by: Aaron. 26th September 2018, 10:15 PM

Just bought a switch in preparation for Super Mario Party and another set of controllers are $100 CAD each?!?! Are you having a laugh?!?!
I also downloaded Mario Kart. Except, I'm the only one that can play it because it requires both the controllers that came in the box.

Posted by: lewistgreen 26th September 2018, 10:28 PM

You should have two little black clip on bits for each of the joy cons? You can play 2 player on Mario Kart with each joy con provided you put those on

Posted by: Aaron. 27th September 2018, 10:29 AM

Ooo yes, just noticed that. Thank you

Posted by: DexTheHalls 10th December 2018, 07:11 AM

LOVE the NES Emulator that you can play with Online. I beat the 4th (I think) dungeon in The Legend of Zelda last night and I adore this game. I've never played anything from this franchise before but I'm really considering buying Breath of the Wild by myself for Christmas not only because it's a Zelda game, but also because I've heard nothing but praise about it.

Posted by: Dircarolofbells 10th December 2018, 07:23 AM

I can only warn that there's a significant departure in style & concept between those games though odds are you'd have a good time because it's Zelda. To my knowledge the best experience you can get with that sort of 2D Zelda game is in A Link To The Past. I haven't played it personally but I always hear great things about it and I really loved the newer Link Between Worlds on the 3DS which is very inspired by it.

Posted by: DexTheHalls 10th December 2018, 09:45 AM

Oh yeah I've read a bit about the new game and it sounds very different from even the previous Zelda games. The new one sounds more like my kind of game and I was considering getting it anyway before I even started playing this. I'd love to go through and play all of them tbh but this is the only real device I have to play the games on and funnily enough it only has the oldest and newest games available. I do still have my 2DS somewhere but I'm not keen on going back now i have the Switch

Posted by: Whoody4Paramore 21st February 2019, 07:25 PM

Decent Nintendo Direct I thought - looking forward to Dragon Quest and I may possibly get the new Fire Emblem!

Posted by: Whoody4Paramore 21st February 2019, 07:35 PM

Head of Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime has retired, but his replacement is called Doug Bowser!

What a fitting name

(definitely going to miss the Reggie memes tho)

Posted by: Atonement 23rd February 2019, 10:32 AM

That Yoshi game seems really cute so I might get that one, providing it is not a short game. I hope the Pokémon game coming out this year is gonna be good too but I have low hopes really.

Posted by: Whoody4Paramore 23rd February 2019, 11:34 AM

I have really high hopes for Pokemon this year to be honest. They said this will be the first 'proper' Pokemon game on Switch and will have the best graphics for the series so far.#
The Pokemon CEO also said it will be something 'longtime fans have been waiting for'.

The Pokemon social medias are counting down a region every day - there's a rumor the Gen 8 announcement will be on the 27th!

Posted by: Atonement 9th April 2019, 11:50 AM

The Yoshi game is really cute. It's a bit on the easy side but to get 100% completion is still a challenge. I was really on the fence about getting it but I'm glad I did get it.

Posted by: Dexton 10th April 2019, 04:03 AM

I love the Yoshi game, that and Super Mario Bros. have been all I’ve played this year so far tbh. A little bit of Smash plus I bought Undertale (though haven’t played much yet). More games are coming to the Switch which is fantastic - especially looking forward to Assassins Creed just as a non-cartoony, adult game which the console seriously lacks right now. I have a Resident Evil game which is decent but graphically sucks and the game itself isn’t too huge (tbf it is a DS game simply ported to the Switch plus it was only like $11)

Posted by: slowdown73 13th April 2019, 03:56 PM

I’m looking forward to Luigi’s Mansion 3. Just bought the Yoshi game which is quite good but too easy. Might get Mario Maker 2 and Crash Bandicoot kart racing game.

Posted by: Liаm 17th April 2019, 10:52 AM

Can't wait for Crash Team Racing, I'll be getting it on Switch rather than PS4 so multiplayer will be easier.

Posted by: Atonement 17th April 2019, 08:18 PM

I NEED a release date for Animal Crossing. Ideally it'll be in July/August so that it'll be perfectly in between Yoshi and Pokémon.

I've never played it. Would it have any additional value now that I already own MK8D?

Posted by: Liаm 18th April 2019, 09:27 PM

It's not too much different but it's more hectic I'd say, idk if it would be that worth getting if you have Mario Kart already but if you wanted another kart racing experience I'd argue that other than classic Mario Kart, you can't get much better than CTR - at the time a lot of people even preferred it over Mario Kart 64!

Posted by: Dexton 26th April 2019, 12:16 AM

CTR had a whole story mode as well doesn’t it? Racing through the different bosses like challenges

Posted by: Liаm 26th April 2019, 12:38 AM

Yeah, very similar to Diddy Kong Racing in that respect, obviously it's hardly a full on engrossing story but you can only do so much with a kart racer anyway and it doesn't hurt to have something.

Posted by: nickthenoodle 27th April 2019, 01:11 PM

OMG the Yoshi game is absolutely iconic (and it might just be that me and Jack are bad at it but I'm struggling with the daisies haha)

Posted by: Liаm 27th April 2019, 02:08 PM

I had NO Idea they were porting Saints Row 3 wtffff, just pre-ordered I am so hyped

Posted by: Dexton 27th April 2019, 03:15 PM

Wow really? I had no idea but I will definitely be getting that! It's good to see more & more games getting confirmed ports.

Currently obsessed with Stardew Valley, I'm only on day 21 but I'm loving it. It started off a bit slow and is still working up but I'm enjoying it a lot.

Posted by: Liаm 27th April 2019, 03:58 PM

10th May, it's £4 off if you pre-order so I went for it

All the ports are great I agree, some older games I can finally play or play again with flexibility to be portable, I picked up Final Fantasy X too as I've still never got around to that and really need to.

Posted by: awardinary 16th March 2020, 09:06 PM

Saw Lotti has joined the Switch club. A wise choice if self isolation means you have loads of free time. What Switch games would you recommend at the moment for any new players?

Posted by: dandy* 16th March 2020, 09:58 PM

I really enjoyed Captain Toad Treasure Tracker - it's pretty easy really but I was impressed by how well they switched things up within a small environment.

I'm a sucker for games that are probably aimed at kids but I like the light heartedness of them - I've got Super Mario Odyssey and Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze to play through next Oh and some Rayman game that I actually think I've played before on a different platform but am still enjoying all over again.

Posted by: Liаm 16th March 2020, 10:30 PM

If you want to get your teeth into something big and story based, Final Fantasy X's remaster! Also recommend Pokemon (Sword and Shield is not a bad entry point but Let's Go Pikachu/Eeevee as much as I dislike it is a good casual entry point), Smash Ultimate and Mario Kart for "lighter" plays.

Posted by: HausofKubrick 17th March 2020, 07:33 AM

For an intense/challenge and expansive game series Fire Emblem has had me hooked for months now. It's probably my favourite Switch game away from Breath of the Wild (which will never be touched).

Posted by: Atonement 17th March 2020, 07:53 AM

As of today I have the following games for the Switch

- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Splatoon 2
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
- Super Mario Party
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Yoshi's Crafted World
- Pokémon Shield

In a few days to be joined by 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons', of course.

Still not ruling out the possibility that I will ever buy 'Breath of the Wild' in the future . I've just never played a Zelda game so I've been on the fence about getting that one since forever.

DKC: Tropical Freeze is still my favorite game for the Switch I think. The scenery >>>, the music>>>. I could listen to the soundtrack for hours. And it's a very challenging game as well. The fact that every single level is so distinct from the previous one. They really nailed everything about it. I hope you will enjoy.

Posted by: dandy* 17th March 2020, 10:34 AM

I’m sure I will do... I loved the previous Donkey Kong platform game on Wii(?)

Any more recommendations for fun games for one player, please share! What was Yoshi like?

Posted by: Liаm 17th March 2020, 10:47 AM

In terms of platformers, the Shantae series is soooo underrated, it's a decent challenge at times too.

Posted by: Atonement 17th March 2020, 11:43 AM

I thought it was a lot of fun but it's definitely a kid's game more than anything. It's really easy, but a challenge if you go for all the collectibles. If you are the type of player who does one run through and is then done with a game then I say definitely skip it. If you are a player who likes to go back to levels (like me) and find new things and collect everything then it could be worth looking into. The red coins and daisies are fun to collect. Finding the crafts can also be enjoyable but they make you replay the level too often for it. Finding the poochy pups is.. not that interesting, except that you can see the levels from the 'flip side'. The aesthetics of the game are great (everything is super cute and, well, crafty) and like Donkey Kong, not one level feels similar to a previous one. I do not regret the purchase at all as I've even replayed it a few times but it definitely has its cons that could turn people off of it.

I also hear a lot of good things about Hollow Knight but haven't tried it myself. It is a platformer and apparently very challenging and very extensive.

Maybe Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe but I skipped it because I thought it looks super basic and similar to all previous entries. Still if you like 2D Mario you can't really go wrong here + you get the Luigi Deluxe game as a bonus. I played it with a friend and it was still fun, just super disappointing if you compare it to something like Donkey Kong.

I'm also hearing good things about Ring Fit Adventure. But if anyone here has any experience with this game then I would like to know more as well .

Posted by: dandy* 17th March 2020, 09:49 PM

Just looked this up and it looks fun! It's added to my list...


And Atonement I do enjoy going back through if the levels are inventive so Yoshi could be up my street, I do really like the aesthetic of the game from the trailers *.*

Posted by: Dexton 18th March 2020, 02:58 AM

I might add Donkey Kong to my list too, it looked interesting but I've always put it off - but I might have more time at home soon

I bought Pokemon Mystery Dungeon with some leftover birthday money the other day. I'm not too far into it yet but I'm enjoying it a lot, I'm feeling very nostalgic although I would have just as much loved a brand new Mystery Dungeon game feature more recent Pokemon too. I love how much effort has been put into remakes lately but I'd enjoy new content even more.

Don't Starve on the Switch is an amazing port also - easy to control and has the exact same feel as the PC version. Fully recommend.

I also can't recommend enough Link's Awakening. Breath of the Wild is a brilliant game in its own right but you need to be committed to a game like that, it's a huge expansive world with an endless stream of things to do but sometimes that thought is a bit daunting for casual gamers. Link's Awakening is a Zelda game just as much but I found it a lot lighter and easier to enjoy whilst still having lots of challenges. There's a solid story and amazing artwork. It's very different to BoTW whilst still being a TLOZ game- just like Pokemon Mystery Dungeon is very different to Sword/Shield whilst still being a Pokemon game.

Posted by: Liаm 18th March 2020, 11:03 AM

I'm not huuuugely feeling the new Mystery Dungeon I think I'm underlevelled and I just got to the point where you first have to leave town, I swear the original was never this hard?? The nostaliga is great and the new art style is cute but it's just frustrating at the minute I have to keep using the Pelipper post office to rescue myself with my own team but then I have to go up like 7 floors with my better Pokemon then carry on with the rest as my Torchic and Totodile who just keep dying on that floor anyway D:

Shantae is great for that as well so that's good! It's MetroidVania so it kind of almost has RPG elements, not in the way of levelling up but you find/acquire new abilities and upgrades so you can go back and find all the collectibles, for example you get transformations so there's a mermaid one where you can swim underwater and get to new places, there's a mouse one to crawl into smaller spaces, it's so fun to go back to the levels you completed and go into a new area and discover everything.

Posted by: lotita 18th March 2020, 02:49 PM

hello finally found this thread!! i have mario kart 8, spyro trilogy and have pre-ordered animal crossing!!

Posted by: jakee 18th March 2020, 03:00 PM

i’ve copied lolita without realising

i have zelda, mario kart, smash bros, animal crossing and pokemon shield all on their way!!

Posted by: jakee 18th March 2020, 03:05 PM

can’t wait to live my life vicariously through animal crossing

Posted by: dandy* 18th March 2020, 07:54 PM

Oh my goodness, I was just browsing the e-shop and my favourite game on the Amiga, James Pond II: Robocod, is available!!!!!! It's probably awful without the nostalgia but I have to get it!

Posted by: dandy* 18th March 2020, 10:09 PM

Oh and I've just seen they have Okami on there too... I remember playing that and quite enjoying it, despite it not being my usual kind of thing.

Posted by: Liаm 18th March 2020, 11:06 PM

That's another great thing about the Switch, there's quite a few random ports of old games that you probably loved before and can play again!

Posted by: HausofKubrick 19th March 2020, 07:08 AM

Okami

Yay for a surge in sales for the Switch! Favourite console of mine in a long time. The new games are incredible and the nostalgia jumped out too.

Sale on for Final Fantasy games so that's what my quarantine time will be spent on.

Posted by: dandy* 19th March 2020, 10:00 PM

So Okami now has 40% off on the switch store, couldn’t resist at less than a tenner

Posted by: Liаm 19th March 2020, 10:11 PM

YESSS!!!

Posted by: Aaron. 6th April 2020, 02:12 PM

I've been looking at adding another game to my collection to pass the downtime, I was looking at Animal Crossing, but ended up going with Fire Emblem Three House's instead.
I know nothing about the franchise, so did a bit of research and watched some gameplay on Switch.
Go to buy it, $111 all in.

Great so far.. I'm about 4 hours in and I don't even think I've scratched the surface.

Posted by: Dexton* 6th April 2020, 03:13 PM

$111 for a Switch game?

Posted by: Jack 7th April 2020, 10:02 AM

I am a Switcher now and have Pokémon: Shield, Mario Kart, Animal Crossing and Crash Bandicoot

I may buy some more games next month. I am underwhelmed with Animal Crossing so far tbh but am loving Crash Bandicoot so much omg but why is it so f***ing difficult??? Was it this hard when I was a kid?

Posted by: Liam* 7th April 2020, 10:32 AM

Animal Crossing is quite slow, like I've put 15-20 hours in at this point and still everyone is like "just a bit to go and it gets better", like I've opened up more of my island now so I can do more but I just want a cute island already

Posted by: Aaron. 7th April 2020, 10:56 AM

Yes, but there were a few expansions that were part of the larger purchase (I Guess?).
I just wanted to get all of what I needed at once. In CAD as well.

Posted by: Dexton* 7th April 2020, 10:56 AM

I found Crash on the Switch harder tbh I’m not sure why, I think it’s to do with the updated hitboxes making you slide off edges

Animal Crossing does seem very slow to start lmao, every day I get the main tasks completed and end up just having to wait until the next day literally just so they can open my museum, houses, etc. I would time travel but I’d feel guilty

Posted by: dandy* 7th April 2020, 09:55 PM

Crash is MUCH harder on Switch, especially the original game.

I read somewhere it’s because originally the games had differing levels of responsiveness and the gravity arc has just been used from CB3 as they couldn’t have different mechanisms within the same game, even though it doesn’t entirely suit the original CB. That makes sense to me as I found CB3 to be by far the easiest of the switch version.

Posted by: Liam* 14th April 2020, 01:06 PM

Yeah they unified the physics, which kind of made Crash 1 ridiculous Obviously the game just wasn't built with those physics in mind and whilst most of the time it works, it makes the hard levels from the original (for example Road To Nowhere) infuriatingly hard at times.

Posted by: HarryEzra 14th April 2020, 08:37 PM

Oh I thought it seemed much harder now I know why

Posted by: Oliver 29th April 2020, 08:14 PM

Went for the Switch Lite in the end, add me as a friend!

SW-5624-5898-2778

Posted by: Juranamo 19th May 2020, 10:45 PM

Getting quite addicted to ac now: wish I had more time to dedicate to it! 🙈

So happy I managed to not get stung by a scorpion earlier!

Posted by: dandy* 24th May 2020, 08:28 PM

So during lockdown I've completed Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze and Super Mario Odyssey - really enjoyed both. I'd say they were both really inventive in the way the levels were designed, Donkey Kong never felt repetitive for me and I think the difficulty level was about right. Love the hat thing in Mario Odyssey, if only because I despise water levels usually but swimming around as a fish and not worrying about running out of air is far more pleasurable

Posted by: slowdown73 12th June 2020, 06:44 AM

I’m currently playing Luigi’s Mansion 3. It’s a great game but the controls can let it down at times.

Posted by: dandy* 17th June 2020, 06:18 PM

And now I've just really completed Super Mario Odyssey and got to the secret levels. Such an enjoyable game and the final level is such a nice reminder of all the things you encounter along the way

Posted by: Prettylittlebry 17th June 2020, 10:01 PM

Another Pokemon announcement is coming next week... lots of speculation for Let’s Go Johto

Posted by: Liаm 18th June 2020, 12:25 AM

They can shove the worst iteration of the series paired with the worst region and fully keep it, I just want Sinnoh remakes I don't think they'll do that this year alongside the SwSh DLC tho

Posted by: Dexton 18th June 2020, 12:51 AM

I’d love Let’s Go for Johto tbh, if anything just to give some more love for the most underrated region

Posted by: WhoOdyssey 20th June 2020, 03:07 PM

I think it will be Let's Go Johto, but I'd prefer Sinnoh remakes. Either way I'll play both

I wonder who they'd have on the box art for the Johto games? (if they don't go for the legendaries for a 3rd time lol)

Posted by: Dexton 20th June 2020, 05:22 PM

Let’s Go Johto will surely be Marill and Togepi right? Other possible Pokémon could be Aipom, Tyrogue, Mareep, Pichu (hopefully not) or Sentret, or have Let’s Go Elekid & Lets Go Magby. But then the Eevee & Pikachu couldn’t evolve in the Kanto games so Let’s Go Umbreon/Espeon for retro GameCube vibes

Posted by: awardinary 22nd June 2020, 02:21 PM

I recently got a game titled “51 Worldwide Games” for Switch, it’s basically a collection of classic card games, board games and arcade games with local and online modes. I had a similar game long ago for the Nintendo DS called “42 All Time Classics” which was the same sort of thing but without online modes. It’s a good way to introduce you to the rules of games that have been around for decades. I’ve become hooked on playing Yacht Dice which is basically yahtzee which I never played before until now!

Posted by: gooddelta 22nd June 2020, 07:08 PM

I got that too, having spent hours playing 42-All Time Classics in the late 00s. It's a really solid collection, I've spent a lot of time playing Draughts and Connect 4 (both of which I used to love as a child) and the bowling game is also quite enjoyable. Still need to check out over 50% of the games on here though, you certainly get a lot for the money.

Posted by: J🐠hq 24th June 2020, 06:13 PM

I bought it a week or two ago as well, after being unsure how many games there would be that I'd be interested in and by how good the multiplayer would be with only one console. I've been rather impressed and think it's well worth the money, I've enjoyed playing the various Solitaire games on my own and liked learning Mancala, Yacht Dice, Nine Men's Morris and Hare and Hounds with the other half. Have tried and liked just under half the games so far I think, the only one I've played and thought is a bit rubbish in video game format is Ludo.

Posted by: dandy* 24th June 2020, 06:46 PM

I just looked at this but I must admit I was expecting it to be under £10 or something so got quite a shock when it was over £30. I guess it's still not too bad per game but it didn't feel like an almost full price game to me.

Posted by: awardinary 24th June 2020, 09:19 PM

I managed to get it for £26.99 online as it was on my daily hotukdeals email and I decided to go for it having played the free demo beforehand.

I’ve played it a lot during the week, but I do have a couple of disappointments. I wish that there was more of a single player mode to score as many points to get to the next level, similar to Stamp Mode used to be on the “42 All Time Classics” game for DS. I just feel like playing with no objective other than winning the game as a single player is not fulfilling enough, that’s why I’m generally opting for online games to challenge me, but it would have been nice to have a chat feature and a more friendly online experience.

Other than that I’m very happy to be learning the rules to some games I’ve never played before so that’s been a plus.

Posted by: Liаm 25th June 2020, 09:07 AM

Dead at them making a fuss over yday's Pokemon Presents as if it was gonna be something proper and it just ended up being a Pokemon League Of Legends clone looooooool

Posted by: Dexton 25th June 2020, 04:20 PM

LITERALLY

Annoyed me tbh I was expecting Let's Go Johto so much, especially after the hints in Isle of Armour

Posted by: WhoOdyssey 25th June 2020, 05:55 PM

I was reading a theory that Tencent probably made them give it its own announcement, which sounds about right

I was very disappointed, but I'll probably give it a go as I like similar games.

Posted by: Atonement 16th August 2020, 08:24 PM

I bought Ring Fit Adventure about two weeks ago but haven't played it yet due to the HEAT. Hope to be getting into it the coming week. I should've bought it earlier in corona times actually when there was really no way to be getting a decent exercise, but alas.

I still play AC daily to check up on visitors.

Posted by: slowdown73 20th September 2020, 11:39 AM

Just finished Luigi’s Mansion 3. A brilliant game. I’ve also bought Avicii Infector - Encore Edition. If you liked Guitar Hero or Amplitude then you’ll love this!

Posted by: Dexton 20th September 2020, 12:09 PM

I am guilty of not playing Animal Crossing at all since like May Non-stop play for weeks then silence, Pokémon Sword had a similar effect on me. Luigi’s Mansion 3 seemed like a fun game but I struggled to get into it at the beginning, I do need to give it another try

I bought Super Mario 3D Allstars as I had 1/2 of a game voucher left to use and it seems good so far, maybe not entirely what I was expecting but it’s fun. I do wish there was more of a co-op aspect to the games though (particularly Galaxy as it does have co-op but a very poor amount). I get that was how the OG games were but adding the option of a second player would go a long way. Me and my girlfriend enjoy playing games together but there isn’t many equal co-op games to play on the Switch when you really look. Plenty of games list 1-2 or 1-4 players but then you actually start playing and the only multiplayer capabilities it really has are a small handful of mini games on the main screen where story etc. remains singleplayer.

Posted by: JSG 20th September 2020, 06:10 PM

I stopped playing Animal.Crossing as well. I just got bored in the end, and I've upgraded from a Switch Lite to a normal switch so I've lost my island lol. My bf tried to get me Ring For for my birthday but as it was sold out in the UK he got it from Spain, but it was damaged in transit so Amazon refused to deliver it and refunded the purchase. Absolutely raging 😂😂 I'm excited for Rollercoaster Tycoon complete edition which comes out on Thursday. Whoo!

Posted by: JSG 20th September 2020, 06:10 PM

Oops. Double post

Posted by: Paradise Lost 30th April 2022, 02:08 AM

Picked up Nintendo Switch Sports yesterday.

Bowling still remains the greatest part of the Wii/Nintendo Switch
Sports games.

Posted by: Aaron. 27th June 2022, 08:12 PM

Me and my fam used to be obsessed with Wii Sports for the WiiU.
How is this one? Bowling and Tennis were always so much fun.

Posted by: All★bySmashMouth 28th June 2022, 03:00 PM

PERSONA 3, 4 & 5!

That's all I can say!

Posted by: dannjohn 6th September 2022, 04:14 PM

there's a cafe/bar in Stoke Newington called Loading that has Ninetendo Switch players everywhere and you can play. It's so cool.

Posted by: Liаm 9th September 2022, 12:58 PM

It's surreal and f***ing amazing that we can play them ALL portably now I'm so excited!!!

Posted by: One_For_Sorrow 5th January 2023, 08:29 PM

I’ve been playing Kirby’s Dream Buffet lately after getting and eShop card for Christmas. I’m really enjoying it. Simple and fun game.

Posted by: Aaron. 5th January 2023, 08:43 PM

I bought myself Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope for a Christmas Gift - great play so far, I’m only an hour or so in.
How’s Kirby’s Dream Buffet? It was on my shortlist.

Posted by: One_For_Sorrow 5th January 2023, 08:49 PM

I’m enjoying it, it’s simple fun. It’s a little bit simple but I’m having fun with it. I have t played it this week as I’ve been busy with work but it’s great for just a pick up and play for 10-15mins or so. I’d recommend checking out a video review on YouTube first if you haven’t. That’s what I did.

Posted by: Hadji 13th February 2023, 12:07 AM

They now have a game boy expansion pack on the switch with only a few games on there so far. The main ones being Tetris, Super Mario Land 2 and Kirby’s Dream Land

Posted by: One_For_Sorrow 13th February 2023, 08:26 PM

Started and finished Super Mario Land 2 for the first over the weekend. It was quite good. I’m just hoping they add Super Mario Land 1 soon.

Posted by: gooddelta 15th February 2023, 11:08 AM

I like the way you can choose from the Game Boy/Pocket/Color versions of each games, and have the grid of squares on the screen to make it feel more authentic.

It must be close to 25 years since I last played Super Mario Land 2, just picked it up yesterday and it's still good fun. Has quite a Super Mario World vibe to it.

Posted by: One_For_Sorrow 15th February 2023, 05:33 PM

It’s such a great added feature.

It really is similar to Super Mario World, I started thinking that last week as I was playing it. I think it adds ti the charm for me.

Posted by: Hadji 15th February 2023, 06:32 PM

And Wario Land. I love how it’s subtitled Super Mario Land 3 and yet it only shows Mario for a few seconds. As for Super Mario Land 2, Getting to Wario at the end of the game is much harder than fighting Wario

Posted by: One_For_Sorrow 15th February 2023, 06:46 PM

Yes, putting them all on there would be great.

Agreed, it’s a long level but the battle with Wario was quite easy in comparison.

Posted by: Hadji 15th February 2023, 06:49 PM

Yeah. You fight him when he’s just plain Wario then he puts on the bunny ears then has the flower power. I always remember got to grab the mushroom before the third fight with him unless I’ve been shrunk down. And Tatanga is much harder to beat in this one than he was in the first one

Posted by: One_For_Sorrow 15th February 2023, 07:15 PM

I don’t remember much of Super Mario Land 1, so I’m hoping they put it on the service soon.

Posted by: Hadji 15th February 2023, 07:25 PM

Fingers crossed they do. I’m also hoping that they put Sega Saturn and Dreamcast on there too and an arcade emulator to play games which never appeared on any games console

Posted by: One_For_Sorrow 15th February 2023, 08:49 PM

I’m hoping GameCube is next, though I think that’s unlikely.

Posted by: Aaron. 30th March 2023, 01:11 PM

I recently picked up the demo for Octopath Traveller 2. Great Demo on the App Store, it basically allows for 3-hours of gameplay.

I picked Castti and picked up Partito as well. It seems like a fantastic game. I’d like to pick up the full game at some point but the $83.99 Pricepoint is a bit steep.

Posted by: Oliver 17th April 2023, 05:59 PM

Do people play Mario Kart, Mario Party or Super Smash Bros here? Tempted to get them but don't want to just end up playing with randoms!

Posted by: One_For_Sorrow 23rd November 2023, 09:23 AM

I’ve got the all, but Mia my play Mario Kart.

Posted by: One_For_Sorrow 23rd November 2023, 09:25 AM

Picked up Super Mario RPG last week and I’m really enjoying it. A very solid game.

I played all of 2mins of the SNES version back on the Wii virtual console like 15 years ago. So it’s basically a new game to me.

Posted by: Aaron. 20th January 2024, 11:07 PM

Not me in my Stardew Valley era now.

Posted by: JSG 7th February 2024, 12:44 PM

The switch is not the highest selling console ever in Japan and 15 million away from being the highest selling console worldwide. Quite the feat given it's only been just under seven years.

Posted by: One_For_Sorrow 8th February 2024, 05:06 AM

I know it’s a remake but I’m looking forward to Mario vs Donkey Kong next week.