Dustin Holub – Google

As much as I want to leave a 4 [or even a 5] star review, it is...so-so. Nintendo Switch version: To ensure the game runs [up to] 60fps, there are adjustments to the visuals to make it work (lack of shadows, render resolutions, flat or low quality textures, etc.). This was the version I chose to play on, knowing very well there were other platforms I could play off of. + Music transitions between EDM and Rock during battles. + Original Soundtrack + Different approach to gameplay + Art style of the environments and characters - Story-line is nearly non-existent - Gameplay is too linear and somewhat short - Controls are not refined and are glitchy - Boss/Enemy attacks are [supposedly] tied to the beat of the music, yet they feel disconnected - Some elements in the game either don't belong or don't have much to offer Favorite Song? "vs DJ Subatomic Supernova". It has a solid beat, delivering a satisfying 'disco groove' sort of feel to it. The artists who compose all the music are fantastic and are worthy of listening, even outside of the game. My personal favorite part? Mayday and Zuke. For some reason, I feel they work well together. The Worst Part? I bought into the hype and feel let down. And now I feel empty, unsure on whether or not I can play through the game again. Worth The Cost? The initial release price tag is $40. Considering the amount of content, length of gameplay, and the lack of polish, perhaps not. Personally, I would have retailed for $30 if not less. Wait for the bug fixes and a lower price point, then buy it. Other thoughts: I do enjoy an indie game or two, and they don't have to be perfect to win me over. No Straight Roads could have been something grand, too.

After playing all the previous versions of SSB, it took a while for me to adjust to the Ultimate version, seeing as how the mechanics and technicality of the gameplay have changed a LOT. We're talking shielding, ground/air dodges, counters, recovery, combos, and the characters themselves. I'm still adjusting to this game and I'm not as "good" as I feel I should be, but still enjoy the game and all of its contents (including the DLC). Nintendo pulled all the stops to ensure this was THE ultimate game, and they've outdone themselves. Special props to Mr. Masahiro Sakurai for this masterpiece!

It's a take on the Twisted Metal series via cartoony characters and a sleuth of cartoony weaponry. Whether it'd be capturing flags, racing in circles, or beating up your opponents for points, you'll be doing it in a vehicle. I originally bought the GameCube version and thoroughly enjoyed it. There's virtually no storyline and more work could have been done to make it more than it is now. Personally, I liked some of the music. The "HD" version has minor changes like adding health bars and changes to the weapon's functions/use. The only gripe I have for the Switch (and possibly other platforms with the "HD" version): each player must have a profile to join the fray. Back in the day before "profiles" were made, you plugged up a controller and you were done. I will recommend the game just to poke around and play it, but not so much for the HD version as it requires you to have multiple profiles for others to join (for an offline game).

Pros: + Amazing English voice actors + A twisted plot that gets better + Good soundtrack ("Last Surprise" and "Rivers in the Desert" are well known tracks) + Good replay value with the "New Game+" feature that carries over some items and stats from before + Art style of the UI and battle sequences Cons: - Hearing "Last Surprise" play on most common battles can get very repetitive Speedrunners may take less than 20 hours but it took me 120 hours on normal casual gameplay. Worth the buy and may also snag Persona 5 Royal when it releases in the US.