Topic: The Switch Recommendations Thread

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I’ve got a voucher that’s gonna expire next month and I’m not sure what to use it on. Originally I was planning on redeeming it for Princess Peach Showtime or Another Code Recollection but changed my mind (gonna buy them physically and probably wait for a small discount at $40).
Already own a lot of Nintendo’s heavy hitters (Zelda TOTK, Pokémon Arceus/Scarlett/Violet, Splatoon, Kirby, Mario Odyssey/Wonder/Kart, etc) and also many of the comparatively niche stuff (Xenoblade, Fire Emblem, Astral Chain, Bayonetta, Metroid, DQXIS, etc.) so there’s nothing that’s an easy pick for me.
Looking at the list again, I was thinking maybe Advanced Wars, Pikimin 4, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Pokémon Snap, Tokyo Mirage Sessions or Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 could work. Basically all games that I have some interest in but not enough to buy them at full price. There’s also Bayonetta Origins and Live a Live but I feel like I should probably buy those physically.

Any suggestions?

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@TheExile285 Although I like Bayonetta Origins, it has been going on fairly regular sales for $40 recently so a voucher feels like a waste. Pokemon Snap I believe you can get for $40 physical right now. Personally I would have suggested Peach because I just used a voucher on it and love it. Of your list, Pikmin 4 is a good (and award winning) game which hasn't particularly been on sale in the US so that might be the most bang for your buck. There are only so many voucher-able games... I need to think of a second game to get later this year as well.

@FishyS Hmm, those are all good points. Thank you!

I’m currently playing through the Xenoblade series and just recently finished Xeno1. For as much as I loved it I feel like I need a palate cleanser before jumping into Xeno2, I adore big complex JRPGs but it’s easy for me to get burned out on them 😓

Something simple and lighthearted with not much of a story would be ideal, especially if it’s a 3D platformer, though I’ve already played most of the big ones on Switch.

Any suggestions would be appreciated ☺️

@Hoshiko the portal companion collection is amazing: good puzzles, funny writing, polished graphics, and 60fps. Portal 2 takes about 10 hours to beat and 1 only takes two. highly recommend, plus its $20 🙂

My daughter is on the lookout for a game that's part farm-sim, part running a business, and part kind-of-tower-defence.

Little Dragons Café offers farming and running the cafe, but I don't think it has much, if any, threat involved.

I'm sure she'd probably enjoy the likes of Story of Seasons and Stardew Valley, but she's particularly into the idea of running a hotel/shop/cafe, and defending the community.

I'm not sure the perfect answer to her search is out there, but anyone got any ideas?

@gcunit Maybe Moonlighter. It's an action RPG roguelite where your character also runs a shop. It has a demo she can try.

@TheExile285 probably too late, I believe vouchers will work on pre-orders. I have a voucher expiring in May and thinking of pre-ordering TTYD, I have never played it.

@gcunit I recently finished up Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, and that was a lot of fun. The "defense" part is side-scroller action rather than tower defense, and you don't run a full business rather than trying to grow the best rice to sell for the most money, but it might be worth a look if you haven't tried it.

My suggestions:

1. Lemon Cake (Bakery shop management)
Rated E Everyone / PEGI 3

2. Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Farming, hunting monsters, terraforming Minecraft style, furnishing house like The Sims, can play as Girl character)
Rated E10+ / PEGI 7

3. Paleo Pines (Farming sim with Dinosaurs, crafting and befriending other Dinosaurs, can play as Girl character)
Rated E Everyone / PEGI 3

@gcunit That's a hard ask but maybe Kingdom Two Crowns? It's weak of the farming sim part but it's a resource management game where the King spends money to hire villagers to build things or grow crops with the goal of defending the kingdom.

@gcunit Business-sim and tower defense?

Sounds like we need a Switch port for Affogato.

@Allspice @Magician @jump @Anti-Matter Thank you for all your great suggestions.

I had already thought about Moonlighter, Dragon Quest Builders, and Sakuna. I've only actually played DQB of this three, despite being virtually Day 1 physical purchaser on Moonlighter and Sakuna. Not sure Moonlighter is 'cute' enough for my daughter, but I'll try to check it out more closely. Same goes for Kingdom Two Crowns.

I'd written off Sakuna in my ignorance due to its PEGI 16 rating, but I've looked it up and it's just because you can make saké or seems, so could still be a contender.

Affogato looks great. SWITCH PORT! SWITCH PORT!

I looked up Lemon Cake on Deku Deals, and then followed the 'what other players also liked' rabbit hole, which has also reminded me of lots of others with some appeal for her, I suspect, including Cat Café Manager, Ooblets, Potion Permit, Wytchwood, Mineko's Night Market.

But referring back to the original brief, possibly the closest match I've found is Bear & Breakfast. Got some mixed reviews, but I'm tempted to get the physical and see how it lands.

Europa (demo)

This was in yesterday's Indie Direct. Good looking game, not super polished, but the game still has charm and the jump & glide mechanics are maybe the the most interesting. The farther you go, the more they add to the jump & glide aspect. The demo was entertaining enough to complete the demo.

@WoomyNNYes You did well to finish it. I've found it a frustrating experience. Jerky camera, invisible barriers. It's not far off from being an enjoyable experience, but the camera needs sorting.

I got myself to a point that seemed to be where I should be getting to, but then my next destination wasn't clear and every direction I tried to glide in just wrestled control away from me and put me back where I was. Maybe it's just restricted due to being a demo, but a game that looks like a glidey exploration game, but has invisible barriers, is too much of a tease for me.

And I'm not sure the wild animals add much to the experience. They are poorly rendered.

But I'll keep an eye out for the finished product still.

Huh. The demo took me about 15-20 minutes by just always walking towards the next pillar of light whenever I wasn't sure where to go. Honestly it felt like I should have been getting lost so I was impressed I kept ending up right where I should be. I admit I was curious if the random invisible barriers are part of the game or just there in the demo. Even though it was a bit janky, I enjoyed the demo and wishlisted the game.

I agree the animals are a bit pointless, though it is funny you can stand on a turtle and then have it walk around, carrying you.

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Oh, that's what it's supposed to do...

@gcunit what the heck 😆 How did you get the turtle to do that. I admit, I thought some of the jank in the game was a bit charming. I always love games where you can jank-climb up on places you are clearly not actually supposed to be on.

@FishyS I just jumped on its head, punched in the Konami Code and shouted "Dance *****!" 🤠