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Nintendo eShop - April 2019 | Our Wallets Are Ended
- Thread starter tolkir
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Heads up regarding the Konami Arcade Classics
For those who didn't know, this is a compilation of Hamster releases of Konami arcade games (which I believe aren't available standalone on Switch, but are on PS4 and Xbox), and as we all know Hamster tends to offer both international and JP versions of all games they release... Well, that's not the case here. Only Japanese version only gets JP roms and international collection only US roms.
For those who didn't know, this is a compilation of Hamster releases of Konami arcade games (which I believe aren't available standalone on Switch, but are on PS4 and Xbox), and as we all know Hamster tends to offer both international and JP versions of all games they release... Well, that's not the case here. Only Japanese version only gets JP roms and international collection only US roms.
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I still need to see a confirmation than this collection is handled by Hamster.
Yep, Hamster released all these games on Playstation 4, through the Arcade Archives series.
But this implies nothing.
In the same way as there are SNK games in the 'SNK 40th Anniversary Collection' that have been released in the Arcade Archives series. But the emulation in the collection is not handled by Hamster, but by Digital Eclipse.
Yeah a Castlevania collection with no way to play JP Castlevania 3 would be mighty frustrating.
The very official site says "Powered by Arcade Archives" near the bottom https://www.konami.com/games/50th/ac/arcade/eu/en/
Cuphead is legit really REALLY fucking good, everyone. Like 10/10 material. If you have even the slightest passing interest in boss rush or 2D shooting games like Contra, you will love Cuphead. Plenty of indie games are lauded and have their week or two in the spotlight but Cuphead is an instant classic. I finished it on Steam when it first came out and am eagerly anticipating the DLC.
Does this also appears in the 'Castlevania' and 'Contra' collections?
If Hamtser has a running emulator of Game Boy and NES, this gives me hopes of them releasing Console Archives collections in the future.
Re: Mortal Kombat 11
Most people seem to agree with you on this. Maybe watching the undocked footage on a big screen isn't helping, I'll watch it again on the Switch screen. And why the hell is the trailer 30fps? I'll probably like it when I see it running at 60fps.
Thanks for the heads up. I can see how this can be frustrating to super fans, but are the differences big enough to make this a bad purchase for the average player? Like, is the performance bad in the US version or is it missing extra stages?
Will be curious to hear Katana Zero impressions. Was listening to KF Gamecast and they seemed pretty positive on it. Will probably be the first game I download for Switch.
Just this morning I've bought...
Smash Pass £23
Cuphead £17
Katana Zero £13.50
Boxboy £9
man I love video games
Smash Pass £23
Cuphead £17
Katana Zero £13.50
Boxboy £9
man I love video games
I'm a dumb ass and used my gold coins for Smash Bros Mii Fighter costumes that I'll never use.
Way too often I use gold coins to justify bullshit I otherwise wouldn't get, rather than using it on discounts for games I was already planning on purchasing, lol.
Way too often I use gold coins to justify bullshit I otherwise wouldn't get, rather than using it on discounts for games I was already planning on purchasing, lol.
Does anybody have a spare time turner?
I'm not sure how I'm supposed to find the time to play,
Baba is You
Wargroove
Katana Zero
Steamworld Quest
Boxboy + Boxgirl!
The new Enter The Gungeon update.
Picross S3
Freaking ridiculous. It's a good job I've already played Cuphead or else this list would be even bigger. My poor Switch won't know what's hit him.
I'm not sure how I'm supposed to find the time to play,
Baba is You
Wargroove
Katana Zero
Steamworld Quest
Boxboy + Boxgirl!
The new Enter The Gungeon update.
Picross S3
Freaking ridiculous. It's a good job I've already played Cuphead or else this list would be even bigger. My poor Switch won't know what's hit him.
Here's an 8 minute, 60fps video of Mortal Kombat 11 gameplay on Switch:
Yeah, I take my previous comment back. It looks pretty good!
Yeah, I take my previous comment back. It looks pretty good!
Caved on Katana Zero & Cuphead, I'm seriously starting to think that my Switch is the only console I buy games on anymore.
Same thing here. difference is that my wife hates MK, but i love it.
I even have my joycon modded to have a d-pad since i love playing fighterz and BBTAG on the switch.
Gonna add MK to that.
Not that you talk about i think i only bought games for the switch since i got KH3 on january.
I'm gonna get those 2 games also today but i'm also looking at Hell is Other Demons since it looks to be my jam.
Yep! Admittedly I got a few pc games in the Humble Monthly but prior to that I bought:
Bot Vice
Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!
last week
and then
Risk of Rain
Bleed 2
the week before.
It's just missing from the PR, for some reason (despite being announced way in advance).
It looks really good.
I hope it does well, they seem to have done a really good job porting this game.
I'm waiting for Katana Zero impressions, I basically just want to hear if it runs great in portable mode or not.
And what about Hell is Other Demons? I have my eye on it and I want to know if it's any good.
And what about Hell is Other Demons? I have my eye on it and I want to know if it's any good.
Really ?
A stealth release of realm royale ? Now ?
I'm really curious about this one...
I also think it's weird unless the video came out earlier than expected.
I don't see any topic about it or the video in nintendo uk so not sure about this.
Here it is.
Both are very different beasts. Cuphead is more focused on boss battles and it really comes down to you avoiding the boss' attacks and shoot em down until they're out of phases. Sometimes get a parry off of pink boss attacks to build up meter for stronger attacks. There's no check pointing though so you're gonna need some patience. There's also side scrolling levels but those also don't have checkpoints. Each level shows you how far you got into the fight/level after you die. There is an easy mode where bosses have less phases and are less offensive, but it's not a well built assist system like Celeste where you can accommodate specific attributes of your character to better cater your playing experience.
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Reading this thread somehow always reminds me of the drought during Wii U era. Man, what a comeback.
And more Arcade Archives titles on the way:
- Psycho Soldier
- Karate Champ
- Image Fight
- Butasan
- Ninja Gaiden
- Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road.
https://gonintendo.com/stories/333422-arcade-archives-six-titles-announced-neogeo-games-paused-for-n
- Psycho Soldier
- Karate Champ
- Image Fight
- Butasan
- Ninja Gaiden
- Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road.
https://gonintendo.com/stories/333422-arcade-archives-six-titles-announced-neogeo-games-paused-for-n
Thanks for the feedback! Think I will still give it a try...
This is totally my jam. Also waiting for Rebel Galaxy Outlaw.
EZA review of Katana Zero is out. I'm so torn. It's a positive review but the gameplay strikes me as something I may not truly enjoy.
Hey, a bit lttp to your question but I just have to say, Everspace is a fucking great game! Haven't tried the Switch version but I have over 50h into the PC version. It's basically FTL but in 3D and with space combat.
Katana Zero seems technically solid from the first couple of levels I've played. Lovely. Great music as well. So far I think the gameplay is fun, but I hope it stays manageable / challenging without going too nuts with difficulty later on.
I preordered but yeah, this is my main concern. I remember people playing the first bit of the messenger saying it was easy even though after a few hours the difficulty really ramps up.
Well, the full Castlevania lineup is revealed
And man... What was even the point of not revealing Adventure 1 and CV2 from the start?... They made me think they were purposely skipping bad games and we'd get Rondo and Adventure Rebirth instead, sigh.
Bloodlines is a godsend and Kid Dracula is a great surprise, but goddammit Konami :(
But in general, it's less about being annoyed that they're different and more about most international versions being significantly higher than the JP ones. Like Haunted Castle, a game infamous for its difficulty, is even harder in the international version due to less enemy drops ans the character being more frail.
Cuphead does have an easy mode, but the downside is that it doesn't allow you to play the very last stage, encouraging you to play it in normal instead. The game was criticized for this, so I wonder if they changed it this time around.
And man... What was even the point of not revealing Adventure 1 and CV2 from the start?... They made me think they were purposely skipping bad games and we'd get Rondo and Adventure Rebirth instead, sigh.
Bloodlines is a godsend and Kid Dracula is a great surprise, but goddammit Konami :(
Nah, only the arcade ones. We still don't know who's doing the other colldctions.
Here's a thread with the specifics
But in general, it's less about being annoyed that they're different and more about most international versions being significantly higher than the JP ones. Like Haunted Castle, a game infamous for its difficulty, is even harder in the international version due to less enemy drops ans the character being more frail.
They're really hard to compare as they're so different, but maybe they're kinda similar?... The main focus of Cuphead are the bosses, which you restart instantly upon death, and the fantastic visuals and music along with the sheer fun that they're to fight should keep you wanting to give it just another try, but I guess it varies from person to person.
Cuphead does have an easy mode, but the downside is that it doesn't allow you to play the very last stage, encouraging you to play it in normal instead. The game was criticized for this, so I wonder if they changed it this time around.
Played Everspace on Switch for like 40 hours. Really enjoyed it except for the fact that jet boost is mapped to clicking the left analog, and none of the four control schemes stray from it being mapped to clicking one of the sticks, so you end up holding it down A LOT.
Are you in the US? If so, save this post for the future.
99% of games launch at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT. Even pre-purchased titles.
If you're elsewhere, I can't help you, sorry.