Manticore Devs Issue Apology Following Last-Minute Delay On Switch

Way better to miss the release date and fix major issues than to release a buggy mess IMO. Seems like the lesser evil.

Yea was really looking forward to it and had it pre-ordered.

In 2 minds really - apparently the rumoured bug isnt until a way into it, so could they have released it and worked on a patch so we could still play some of it on launch? Or would that have generated a worse press because they released a buggy game?

I've kept my pre-order and just hope it gets suited pretty soon. Taunting me sitting pre-loaded on my Switch UI!

If I'm not mistaken this is the GoF guys big entrance into console gaming If so it's the right call to get it "right" the first time. sucks that I have to wait but I understand.

Please release a physical version

Good call Deep Silver. I have very little respect for folk who release broken product on to the market.

I am definitely eager to play this one. What a stressful time it must be for developers between the announcement of the release date and the actual release. Nail biter.....

I believe it will be worth the wait. very nice the way they handled this situation, most companies would just release the game as it was and "patch it at later date".

Looking forward to this will hold on till its released,

This is another case where a pretty good looking mobile game is making it to Switch.

But are we actually getting the latest version?

It seems that way, since the name "Manticore" is a subtitle for a version of Galaxy on Fire 3, but it's really hard to tell sometimes

I'd say well handled, and despite being bummed, I'm ok with this. Also, it'll be a nice surprise when my preorder finally updates and is playable. I have plenty to tide me over.

Is this the same Deep Silver that created Dead Island? That was the buggiest mess I had ever played on day one ever and swore I would never get one of their games on the first day ever again. Approach their games with caution folks.

At least they acted ethically and are fixing whatever needs to be done. Not like 2K games, who love shipping broken games. I guess thats acceptable due to brand name and "WWE" and "NBA".

@Pod not sure if it latest version and not that concerned to be honest. This isn't a straight mobile port missing micro transactions

1.) Full premium experience without any sign of micro transactions, focusing on the narrative driven story campaign

2.) Challenging missions laid out across a story campaign that’s divided into 3 Acts

3.) Exclusive new Game content added with Act 3: 6 additional locations, 5 story missions and 3 “distraction” missions

4.) Completely reworked upgrade system that’s tied to your story progression

5.) 1080p/60 fps docked, 720p/60fps handheld mode, which looks and plays rad

6.) More open game structure, meaning you can jump from one location to another via wormholes, access the galaxy map during gameplay, fly to the Manticore (your mothership) to change equipment etc.

7.) Seamless transition to exploration mode after you’ve beaten a mission in that location

8.) Intuitive User Interface purpose built for the Nintendo Switch including in-game HUD, navigation in the hangar, galaxy map, mission overview, player profile etc.

9.) Reworked controls that work naturally with the Joy-Cons/Pro Controller

10.) Utilisation of Switch-specific features like HD rumble and accelerometer

11.) 3 different difficulty levels selectable in the main menu and anytime during gameplay

12.) Capture and share cool screenshots via the Switch’s capture function

13.) Additional options like active/passive auto alignment of your ship and aim assist

@kobashi100
Well! That all sounds lovely.

While I usually mention boxed releases as the vinyl of video games, console releases of Mobile games in general are quickly becomeing the DVD-box-set of video games.

"Manticore's lead designer Patrick Imbusch has issued a statement on the delay, explaining why it didn't make it to the eShop" Umm where? I just seen an apology, not what got broken and needed to be fixed before release.

Also is this download only or will there be a physical release planned later? I loved the GOF2 game on my Android tablet.

I'm in agreement with Alex up above. The original couple games were astounding amongst a sea of crap back when GOF1 (and 2) came out. I may have played the original on an iPad2 I once had.

I was disappointed when I heard the news- already had and have it pre-purchased- but I can wait. I have to give the devs some serious respect for delaying it if there was a genuine issue with the game. I know that can't be an easy call to make and I want to show my support to devs with the integrity to make the tough decisions like that.

@OldMcGroin Dead Island was developed by Techland. Deep Silver only published it and holds the rights to the name.

@SmaggTheSmug Ah, it's all coming back to me now, cheers for that! 🖒

I'm disappointed it was delayed to be honest but I'd rather have a 100% complete working game than a game that I couldn't Complete because of a bug 👌

Pretty bad to wait until the last minute like they did, but sometimes things happen. It wouldn't surprise me if someone got fired for this.

No problem. I will wait.

@tanookisuit My guess is that the reason they aren't telling us what exactly is broken, is because it may have been caused by the 5.0 Switch update. Saying that the update broke the game makes both Nintendo, and the Developer look bad. Better to just say they are fixing the issue, than telling us the nitty gritty about what exactly happened. I applaud them for delaying the game. Most developers would have pushed it out anyway, and "fixed it later".

I would love it if they packaged it with Gof and Gof2 as a bonus. I played both of those for hours but they no longer work with the latest iOS versions.