Switch Games 'n' Stuff

Video I saw last year didn't show any crashes but I've heard it struggles to hit 60fps.

Metroid Prime is one I never really played, despite Super being my favourite all timer. Is it up for pre-order anywhere?

I'm struggling to get excited for Zelda. BOTW was such an unknown departure and such a deep game, I don't think I played anything else for months. I'll get it any play it but I just can't get enthused for this at all.

I'll wait for th physical as I'm still get physical on console generally.

From what I saw from a former Retro Dev it seemed almost too much work to rework the other 2 games that were made with motion controls in mind with the time and budget given.

Only 3 had the motion controls baked in. But yeah from the work they've done it'd probably not be anywhere near as nice looking if they'd attempted all 3 at once.

Now to patiently wait for it on sale. Or just play primehack.

It was decent enough, although probably quite telling that I've only ever played it twice compared to 10+ times for MP1.

MP3 was more of a disappointment for me.

I might hold off on MP2 and wait for the inevitable trilogy physical edition instead.

I really don't think we're getting a trilogy of remakes. I think this is it. I have noticed a few Youtube vids with folk saying otherwise, but I just don't see it. I don't see the logic to that conclusion. Its just really wishful thinking that will disapoint everyone else watching.

I mean, yeah, we got a Trilogy bundle on Wii, but it isn't that straight forward. Firstly, Prime 1 and 2 were originally part of a series of GameCube games Nintendo were porting to Wii under the 'new play control' project. They were quick and cheap ports designed to plug gaps in the Wii release schedule.

Secondly, Metroid Prime was arguably the least likely of all those games to sell well on its own. As renowned as they are, they are not high selling games. Bundling them together in a single package looks like great fan service for its audience. It certainly looks more appealing to 'hardcore' players.

Thirdly, the hard work of refining Wii controls was already done with Prime 3. That game had a year-long delay to help refine those pointer controls, so all they had to do in this trilogy was copy them over and add widescreen support. It was probably the easiest port job of all the 'new play control' games.

Personally, I hope I am wrong, but it is a lot of work to expect a remake trilogy. I realise a lot of the complaints about pricing involve the expecations of a trilogy. 35 quid per game would mean you end up paying £105 for all three. Thats mental, which only further suggests its not happening. Its one game, £35. Thats it.

As it is, the game was shadow dropped, which Nintendo rarely does and not with a game they expect to sell many millions. This wont sell many millions. It might match or slightly surpass Metroid Dread (3.3 million?), but it wont sell much more than that. It wont be enough to warrant remaking all 3 of them and if Prime 4 is ever coming out on Switch, releasing 3 remakes beforehand seems like self saturation.

Its the sad truth. As a huge Metroid fan, I think we've been very fortunate just to get Dread and this. I'd take more, but I just can't see it. If we were getting a trilogy on Switch it would have looked a lot less nicer than this remake of Prime 1.

It's also fair to say that this can be a litmus test. If it sells well enough, they can commission to remake the other two. If it doesn't meet expectations then well, the best in the series was remade, count your blessings.

I liked Prime 2 and 3. I didn't think the latter was as bad as I heard other people claim, the environments were pretty cool. Can't believe Prime got a visual overhaul. The rain drops hitting the visor was a big technical wow moment for me first time playing, now they have that plus the rainwater runs down the arm cannon differently depending on if you're aiming up or down. Crazy. Got up to getting the morph ball last night and I'm just reminded of how the game adds layers to the music in the Chozo Ruins as you progress, what a special game.

Looks like it's a very cut down version of a regular Power Pro game. I hear it's a long running series in Japan with many entries.

Actually, weren't Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey already that price in Europe? It's not us that should be going all surprised Pikachu, it's happened before for us (and didn't stick...)

Just so happens that it's now worldwide

Edit: BotW definitely was, at least. Can't find anything concrete on SMO.

Oh yeah, not Odyssey, it was Smash Bros. that I saw as also being 70€. My bad

Has anyone had any luck with the Collector's Edition for Tears of the Kingdom? Can't find it anywhere and doubt I'll be able to in all honesty.