Just in case you need a little reminder of which games were showcased during the recent Direct showcase, Nintendo has once again created a handy infographic.
Displaying most major announcements from the 30-minute presentation, we've got the likes of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Everybody's Golf Hot Shots, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and many more. The Direct might have felt somewhat underwhelming for some of you, but you can't deny that Nintendo's got a pretty solid line-up of upcoming games.
To us, it very much felt like an appetiser before the main course: that being the big Switch 2 Direct taking place next week on 2nd April, in case we haven't been badgering about it enough by now. Yes, some of the games in the Direct either feel way off into the future or just don't have a date at all, but considering the blowout that's likely to come next Wednesday, this all felt like a neat little bonus.
In addition to the games, Nintendo also announced a new mobile app called Nintendo Today! and a new scheme for Switch and Switch 2 called Virtual Game Cards, which will essentially let you move digital games between systems and even lend them out to friends and family members.
Which games from the latest Nintendo Direct will you be picking up? Are you hoping that one or two will be confirmed as a cross-gen release with Switch 2? Let us know with a comment.
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Metroid Prime 4 100%! I can not wait for this game!
Rhythm Heaven and Tomodachi Life are day one for me! Metroid Prime 4 too, of course, but I would like to play a remastered/upscaled 2 and 3 first if possible…
The only one that’s a must have is Tomodachi, but I might pick up rhythm heaven if it’s cheap
I'm glad that Witchbrook's release date has finally been announced. It's been a LONG wait!
Tomodachi Life hype is big in my household!
Keeping an eye on the new Fantasy Life title as well.
Only definite is AI: The Somnium Files but I might go for Tomodachi Life, Rhythm Heaven, Grand Bazaar, and the Marvel thing. Pretty nothing else that catches my eye.
Speaking of Marvel thing is missing from the poll.
Metroid, Pokemon and Dragon Quest are my choices. They look like great fun. I am very curious how it will feel to play in the city, in Z-A.
MP4, DQI&II, and RHG are my def buys.
MV1+2/3, Patapon 1+2, Rift/Necromancer, and Marvel Cosmic Invasion are on my watch list.
Also @Olliemar28 looks like Marvel Cosmic Invasion was left off the poll
Let's see this infographic again after next week. Not much of interest here for the Switch 1.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Metroid Prime 4, and the Dragon Quest remakes are future certs. Both No Sleep For Kaname Date and Shadow Labyrinth are on the watchlist.
i really enjoyed PATAPON on the PSP. It was on my wishlist for a port to the switch a while now, so I'm very happy it came through!
the Metroid 4 gameplay seemed a little off to me. somewhat on the slow-puzzly side. not an insta buy for me, will watch some gameplay before a verdict
@Bolt_Strike I agree. strange timing really... weird momentum this way
Probably just Dragon Quest, but maybe in a year.
There's a few day one must haves there for me, Fantasy Life, Pokémon Legends Z-A, Metroid Prime 4, Raidou Remastered and Dragon Quest 1/2 HD.
Hopefully I will be enjoying these games on my shiny new Switch 2 😊.
for me, definentely metroid and pokemon! I dont usually play pokemon games, but i loved arceus and this looks really good too. I wont be preordering just in case it doesnt turn out good, but i genuinely think it'll be great. I want to be more excited for tomodachi life and rhythm heaven, but they wont come out for such a long time that ill just wait to hear more. Also, i dont know how much theyre planning on selling rhythm heaven for yet, but i dont think a $60 pricetag will work out too well for them
Is High on Life good? What is it?
Also Metroid (though in truth it will be switch 2 for me), Rythm Heaven and Tomodatchi since it's always silly fun and I just miss the miis so much and also just as a way to celebrate the return of full on weird nintendo.
The Goldman game looks like it could be my cup of tea and the pac man one could also. I'm cautiously optimistic.
My reaction from Nintendo Direct last time.
Yellow Crown = DAY ONE!
Yellow circle = Definitely YES
Green circle = Will get the PS5 version instead
Blue Question Mark = Still unsure
Red Cross = Definitely NO
Double Black Cross = HELL NO...!!!
Metroid Prime 4, Tomodachi Life & Gradius Origins for me.
I'm only interested in buying Rhythm Heaven Groove from that list. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and No Sleep For Kaname Date are just maybes for now.
Where is Marvel Cosmic Invasion on the poll, @Ollie Reynolds ?
Metroid and Pokemon 100%. Eternal Life looks interesting. I’ll probably get Rhythm Heaven… next year. I’m sort of interested in Witchbrook, but I dunno. I think that’s it from the Direct for me.
1. Pokémon Legends Z-A
2. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
3. Everybody’s Golf: Hot Shots
It’s about damn time someone finally made a normal 3-click golf game! They’ve been absent this entire generation cause every developer thinks they need to reinvent the wheel lol.
Rhythm Paradise Groove is the big one for me. I ought to get into the AI The Somnium Files games as well, and Metroid Prime 4 and Fantasy Life i are also games I'm considering.
My 100% for sures are Raidou, Tomodachi Life, and Everybody's Golf. Lots of other great looking games here, I'm just trying to hold myself back a bit.
Poll needs an option: Nothing for me this week, see ya next Wednesday
I do like the info graphic though, nice balance, very even, colorful, prioritized. It's just not what I play.
Nintendo is very heavy farm Sim and Sony is very heavy too dark to see. If we could get Switch's colorfulness onto some 3rd person Sony action games that would be great. Maybe next week. Donkey Kong needs a Kirby like 3D game. "Rock'em Sock'em Monkey" has a nice ring to it. 😂
I will always get a pokemon game, and everybody's golf looks cute enough if the price is right. but honestly i don't see myself buying anything else.
def rhythm heaven groove and tomodachi life living the dream
Gradius Origins was the highlight for me. I already own Gradius 1 and 2 and Salamander on Konami Arcade Classics but have never played Gradius 3 and Salamander 2. If this was the complete collection, I'd be tempted because they're getting the ShotTriggers treatment but including a brand new M2 developed Salamander takes this collection to the next level. I love when they make a brand new shmup sequel. GG Aleste 3 is SUPERB! They're working on 2 other Aleste games as well, Aleste Branch and Zaleste. Just learned about Zaleste 2 minutes ago.
And the new Night Striker too.
already bought saga frontier 2 always wanted to play the story of the knights family vs the egg
Metroid, Pokemon, Rhythm Heaven, and Tomodachi Life for me. I'll be getting the Marvel one for palling around locally, too.
@Jhena I'll be interested to see if there's literally any gameplay element at all that makes playing in a city distinguishable from just playing in some connected canyons.
Maybe Tomodachi Life? Can’t think of anything else here that interests me.
In all honesty probably buying none for switch 1.
Bring on the switch 2… my body (and bank account) is ready!
Honestly? There’s a slight off chance I cave and get Metroid Prime 4 but outside of that nothing.
From this list, Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake were the games I was most interested in from the Direct.
Additionally, I was also interested in Star Overdrive, Witchbrook and The Wandering Village. I’ll probably wait for reviews on each of these before buying though.
Is it even a question at this point? We all know that Metroid Prime 4 is going to take the top spot.
I was initially disappointed by this direct - probably because I wasn’t excited for the 1st party game reveals. However, in retrospect, there were several games that I am absolutely interested in. Aside from the big hitters like Metroid Prime 4 and Pokemon, I’m a huge AI: The somnium files fan, the Raidou game looked good, and I’m definitely interested in the Shadow Labyrinth game.
Metroid Prime 4, Rhythm Heaven and Tomodachi Life. Poll didn't let me choose more options but I also wanted to vote Pokémon and Patapon.
Everything? EVERYTHING!
The game I’m most interested in from the Direct is Pokémon Legends Z-A. The rank structure and exploration within Lumiose looks fun. I think I just gravitate towards games that also take place in fairly contained cities. It will be my first Pokémon RPG since X and Y.
Rune Factory was done dirty.
I really wish I wasn't limited to just 3 choices and could mark off everything I'm interested in. All the first-party titles, Patapon, Shadow Labyrinth, the Monument Valley games, Star Overdrive, and The Eternal Life of Goldman are very much on my radar. Fantasy Life i is looking rough on Switch, but if it doesn't have a solid Switch 2 version I'll at least consider a buy on PC. Some other things also intrigued me, at least to an extent, like Dragon Quest, Raidou, and Everybody's Golf.
Tomodachi is all i've ever wanted. still check in on my 3DS island to this day. That game has a very special place in my heart. also super happy about the new rhythm heaven and metroid prime. I'm beyond happy about this direct, and we haven't even had the switch 2 direct yet!
I chose Metroid Prime 4, Tomodachi Life and Rhythm Heaven.
I already bought Rift of the Necrodancer just now and am also interested in (but not quite sold on) Dragon Quest, Monument Valley games, and Witchbrook.
Honestly I got more than I bargained for out of this Direct, as I expected like, nothing for me really (outside of Metroid Prime 4 footage). I'm a happy camper.
Metroid Prime and Dragon Quest are definites on my list... and Pokemon so long as my daughter is still into it. 😋
I play lots of retro arcade games on my Nintendo Switch so I’m most looking forward to Gradius Origins. Really hope its successful enough to warrant Gradius Origins II
People are sleeping on The Eternal Life of Goldman! That game looks inCREDible!
for the love of god give us prime 2 and 3 shadow drop nintendo before prime 4 releases.
Metroid and Fantasy Life will ve DAY ONE. No doubt about it.
Not sure about the rest.
I'm not 100% decided on any of them, but I'm interested in the Pac-Man game, Pokemon Z-A, Fantasy Life i, Rhythm Heaven, and Gradius Origins.
Insta-buys: Metroid Prime 4, Pokemon Z-A, Tomodatchi Life "2", Rhythm Heaven, DQ 1-II 2D-HD.
Most likely : Gradius Collection, Raidou, AI Somnium Files game, Marvel game
Lots of other good looking games there though tbf
@LikelySatan
Yeah, I think you might be right. The big difference probably will be, the mood and atmosphere. Even so, I am even interested in the little changes, like fighting and catching Pokemon on the rooftops, or surprise attacks on trainer Pokemon.
@Jhena I really wish they'd take like five years and blow the series out but that's definitely a minority opinion. I hope it's good. Arceus was okay.
@LikelySatan
I would also like to play a Pokemon game like that, because I think quality is more important than quantity. Still considering how fast Pokemon games release, I think they are surprisingly good. Arceus was a pretty good game for me.
will definitely go for the somnium files game. rhythm paradise on clearance. not sure about dragon quest -
Tomodachi Life (love the original), Rhythm Heaven Groove (have always wanted to give this series a try) and No Sleep For Kaname Date (haven't played the previous Somnium Files games yet - this was a great reminder to do so as soon as I can -, but considering that Uchikoshi-san directed them I'll most likely quite enjoy them all) are the ones I'm voting for in the poll, but I'm looking forward to most of the other games, too!
Metroid and Pokémon were all that appealed to me
Wow actually none of them. I respect Metroid Prime 4 which is certainly going to be a great game. But it does look true to the Prime formula (FPS, navigating a confusing map by scanning every object) which I had to recognize just isn’t for me.
Other than that - literally nothing. No big deal though, I have a bit of a back catalog still, and after next week we’ll have plenty to be excited about.
With only 3 votes to distribute, the Monument Valley games should have been combined in the poll. They were announced together.
@Mabelissimo I love your avatar. Your fursona is so cute. I also love that little trans flag it has.
Where’s Marvel Cosmic Invasion?
@TimelessJubilee Thank you! appreciate that
The games I look the most forward to are Fantasy Life (I've played the original Fantasy Life so many times), Dragon Quest (one of my absolute favorite RPG series), and Grand Bazaar (which I have fond memories of playing on the DS). These 3 are must-buys for me.
Will probably pick up Tomodachi Life too.
I'm also curious if Shadow Labyrinth and Raidou are worth a shot, and if the new Pokemon Legends game is any good (didn't care for the first entry in the series). Will keep up on news about these.
Witchbrook seems so good I cannot believe it exists. Cannot wait to get my hands on it, best game of the direct.
@mlt high on life is an fps made by the guy that made rick and morty. I played it years ago on gamepass and it didn't stand out to me gameplay wise. I never liked the show so maybe the humour didn't help that.
Finally caught up with the new Metroid trailer! I don't know why but it gives me strong Skyward Sword vibes
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