Nintendo Switch #5

[Randy Butternubs]

Many new games interest me, but I've got a backlog of games going back to the GameCube... Fairly recently I bought Beyond Good and Evil for the GCN. Then I've got far too many games for Wii and WiiU, with my most recent purchase for those being Xenoblade Chronicles X.

 

[Gecklund]

I'm curious about Triangle Strategy, but the selling point would have to be just HOW good the storytelling is, and Octopath Traveller makes me very skeptical of that.

Would anyone vouch for it's story being outright brilliant rather than just enjoyable/serviceable? How does it compare to the storytelling of the Tactics games that it's influenced by?

I don’t play too many games in general so I don’t have much to compare this too but story telling is definitely unique. One thing that’s cool is that it’s not the stereotypical big bad trying to summon a bigger bad that is generally the story of these games. I actually do really enjoy this game and it should have a ton of replay ability based on the uniqueness of each path as well as each character.

 

[robertmac43]

I don’t play too many games in general so I don’t have much to compare this too but story telling is definitely unique. One thing that’s cool is that it’s not the stereotypical big bad trying to summon a bigger bad that is generally the story of these games. I actually do really enjoy this game and it should have a ton of replay ability based on the uniqueness of each path as well as each character.

You are doing a decent job selling this. I still think I'm on the wait for sale train for this one.

 

[Gecklund]

You are doing a decent job selling this. I still think I'm on the wait for sale train for this one.

I was too until I got the demo. This game is one I could easily see myself having tons of game time racked up on. I mean just an example of character uniqueness, I currently have two guys with swords. One is your standard strong sword fighter, hits hard, high enough defense, the other has high defense but very low attack but can raise characters stats through his skills. There’s a guy that can build ladders in battle. I mean this game gives you the ability to have tons of different strategies. One other thing about this game that’s cool is whenever you recruit a unit, the game gives you a quick rundown like this is what this unit’s skills do.

 

[Gecklund]

Just finished my first play through. Like I said before VERY story heavy and it was a pretty good one. It’ll lead you down some twists and turns. Major replay ability as the decisions you make very much impact the rest of the story. I’d recommend it for any who like the story. Battles aren’t as frequent as I’d like but they are challenging, especially as you up the difficulty more and more.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

My main interest right now is in wishing that the new game Tunic was available on the Switch. Oh, and that the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters got announced for the Switch as well.

I'll get the new Kirby game soonish.

 

[Jovavic]

The new Mario kart 8 tracks come out tomorrow, the oldest is ready for another beat down

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

My main interest right now is in wishing that the new game Tunic was available on the Switch. Oh, and that the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters got announced for the Switch as well.

I'll get the new Kirby game soonish.

Same but it's Square, the champions of poor decisions.

 

[robertmac43]

Hogwarts Legacy will be coming out for Switch apparently;

Frequently Asked Questions

Experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Your character is a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. Make allies, battle Dark wizards and decide the fate of the wizarding world.

www.hogwartslegacy.com

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

Many new games interest me, but I've got a backlog of games going back to the GameCube... Fairly recently I bought Beyond Good and Evil for the GCN.

Enjoy that one. I got it several years ago and was having a lot of fun, but then the plot got spoiled for me, and I kinda lost interest and never finished it.

 

[Shareefruck]

Just finished Hyper Light Drifter. Was good and had stylistically beautiful elements, but didn't feel as fully realized as other big indie heavy-hitters-- more like a cool kickstarter proof of concept. Aesthetic/music is perfect, mechanics/feedback are satisfying, and bosses are fun, but wasn't blown away by map/enemy design and skill progression. Even though the challenge is taxing, I was still a little "Oh, that's it?" by the time I was done. Love the minimalism/wordless storytelling presentation, but didn't really think highly of the story that ended up being told (I'm aware of the themes/creator background and how that ties into it). I liked it, but definitely not in that Celeste/Hollow Knight upper echelon for me.

Side note-- Recently playing a visuals-only game in Hyper Light Drifter and two text-dominated games in Tactics Ogre and parts of Disco Elysium is really making me second-guess the principle of "show, don't tell." Sometimes walls of exposition-y text/background information or being told that something happened off-screen without showing it can also be a very cool, thoughtful, and effective storytelling device, and sometimes visual storytelling can fall flat. The saying should really instead be "Either show or tell, whichever one's fine, just do it thoughtfully and tastefully."

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Speaking of Disco Elysium @Shareefruck I have a 15% off code for the eshop from Nintendo. Disco is on my list but am also looking for other suggestions.

According to dekudeals, Disco previously dropped to $26 which I'll likely wait for again. With just 15% off Disco would be $34.

 

[Frankie Blueberries]

Just finished Hyper Light Drifter. Was good and had stylistically beautiful elements, but didn't feel as fully realized as other big indie heavy-hitters-- more like a cool kickstarter proof of concept. Aesthetic/music is perfect, mechanics/feedback are satisfying, and bosses are fun, but wasn't blown away by map/enemy design and skill progression. Even though the challenge is taxing, I was still a little "Oh, that's it?" by the time I was done. Love the minimalism/wordless storytelling presentation, but didn't really think highly of the story that ended up being told (I'm aware of the themes/creator background and how that ties into it). I liked it, but definitely not in that Celeste/Hollow Knight upper echelon for me.

Side note-- Recently playing a visuals-only game in Hyper Light Drifter and two text-dominated games in Tactics Ogre and parts of Disco Elysium is really making me second-guess the principle of "show, don't tell." Sometimes walls of exposition-y text/background information or being told that something happened off-screen without showing it can also be a very cool, thoughtful, and effective storytelling device, and sometimes visual storytelling can fall flat. The saying should really instead be "Either show or tell, whichever one's fine, just do it thoughtfully and tastefully."

Might be a bit of a tangent, but I always found the Half-Life series was great at this. Controlling a protagonist that has no dialogue, coupled with having no cutscenes, made for a very unique approach to its narrative.

 

[Andrei79]

Having a blast playing the new Kirby game in coop with my 5 year old. It's great family fun.

 

[Shareefruck]

Speaking of Disco Elysium @Shareefruck I have a 15% off code for the eshop from Nintendo. Disco is on my list but am also looking for other suggestions.

According to dekudeals, Disco previously dropped to $26 which I'll likely wait for again. With just 15% off Disco would be $34.

I'm playing it for the first time on Switch right now, and I would strongly recommend choosing any platform OTHER than Switch for it, if possible. It's clearly a "trying to do more than it can handle" port. Generally very choppy (to the point where there are entire sections where even the audio endlessly stutters in and out), lots of visible on-the-fly texture-loading (even when you're just flipping on or off your menu), and I've had like 3-5 progress-losing bug crashes in a single playthrough, and I'm not even done yet. Just barely playable on it.

Absolutely incredible game, though-- slowly inching towards possibly being my #1 favorite.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

Has anyone else played the new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC? Ninja Hideaway is wild.

 

[KeithIsActuallyBad]

Not really surprising, but BOTW2 is delayed until Spring 2023.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Disappointed, but not shocked. Got a new gif from the video at least.

 

[robertmac43]

I kind of thought this was going to happen. Whatever they need to get it right I guess.

 

[Beau Knows]

BoTW was delayed so much that the Switch came out by the time it did, I wonder if the next Nintendo console comes out by the time the sequel does.

 

[93LEAFS]

Nah. Let things normalize a little post COVID. It’s a huge yearly event, the gaming industry would be foolish to drop it.

Officially canceled. I think big publishers didn't see the return when they have direct access to consumers through online platforms.

 

[x Tame Impala]

Officially canceled. I think big publishers didn't see the return when they have direct access to consumers through online platforms.

Just another example of the gaming industry prioritizing the $ over gamers

 

[robertmac43]

I have never played any of these games but I may check them out with this sale. Have not used the 3DS in years!

 

[guinness]

I'm playing it for the first time on Switch right now, and I would strongly recommend choosing any platform OTHER than Switch for it, if possible. It's clearly a "trying to do more than it can handle" port. Generally very choppy (to the point where there are entire sections where even the audio endlessly stutters in and out), lots of visible on-the-fly texture-loading (even when you're just flipping on or off your menu), and I've had like 3-5 progress-losing bug crashes in a single playthrough, and I'm not even done yet. Just barely playable on it.

Absolutely incredible game, though-- slowly inching towards possibly being my #1 favorite.

Related, but Steam now has Disco for $14. I finally bit, and bought it was like $20 something and thought that was a decent deal at the time.

I've only played it on my Dell laptop, and the performance was OK, my desktop would probably run it like a champ.

 

[Randy Butternubs]

I'm playing it for the first time on Switch right now, and I would strongly recommend choosing any platform OTHER than Switch for it, if possible. It's clearly a "trying to do more than it can handle" port. Generally very choppy (to the point where there are entire sections where even the audio endlessly stutters in and out), lots of visible on-the-fly texture-loading (even when you're just flipping on or off your menu), and I've had like 3-5 progress-losing bug crashes in a single playthrough, and I'm not even done yet. Just barely playable on it.

Absolutely incredible game, though-- slowly inching towards possibly being my #1 favorite.

Related, but Steam now has Disco for $14. I finally bit, and bought it was like $20 something and thought that was a decent deal at the time.

I've only played it on my Dell laptop, and the performance was OK, my desktop would probably run it like a champ.

My desktop is terrible. And the new laptop that I'm typing on probably can't run any decent new games. I'll check but I'm really thinking the Switch is my best bet for Disco. edit: just checked. systemrequirementslabs says this laptop could do it but it does not meet the recommendations.

The $14 is real enticing.