Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

I was just using Solaire as an example. As we've seen many times before, Smash helped franchises get big. From Melee leading to Nintendo localizing Fire Emblem all the way to such an interest in the Bayonetta franchise after she appeared as Smash 4 DLC that Nintendo enabled Platinum to make Bayonetta 3.

So Solaire in Smash would help Dark Souls Remastered sales, Doomguy in Smash would help DOOM (and DOOM 2 if it exists + comes to Switch) sales, etc.

I mean, after Cloud and Bayonetta and especially Snake, the possibilities of newcomer third-parties are more varied than what we think. That said, they all have a running theme: either they're the faces of very, very popular franchises (Cloud and Snake) or they're mostly aligned with Nintendo (Mega Man and Bayonetta).

But if anyone unironically brings up Goku, you'll be blocked. (just kidding, but seriously Goku does not need to be in Smash)

I really hope there’s some good stuff planned for second half 2018 but I’m keeping my e3 expectations low, they straight up said they will talk about 2019 after e3.

If anyone is interested, we are getting Wizard of Legend at eshop at 15th of May!

The trailer:

I tried the demo on PC and it just feels really slick to control and great!

@Grumblevolcano I can definitely see Solair being added to the Smash 5 roster. The fact he's getting an amiibo is a pretty big hint to me.

@DarthNocturnal 2016 Doom Marine is basically just a male, punch-happy Samus if her games were rated M. His rage is mostly reserved towards demons (not unlike Samus with her Space Pirates), and can be sympathetic towards those who don't outright sympathise with Hell, big blink-or-you'll-miss-it example being V.E.G.A the A.I.

@OorWullie Does Solaire actually have special combat abilities, beyond being really friendly? I'm curious.

There's a lot of good games coming out, but a few standout titles that I feel aren't getting the attention they should:

Valkyria Chronicles 4
Pillars of Eternity 2
The World Ends With You
Wolfenstein 2 (as mentioned previously)

I'd say all of those will ultimately end up being classics, among the very best video games on the system.

• Valkyria Chronicles 1 sits at 86% on MetaCritic, and is regarded as one of the best SRPG's of 7th gen, and the new one follows the blueprint of the first, and is said to be better.
• Pillars of Eternity is sitting at 89% on MetaCritic, a very highly regarded PC game, so this new sequel has very high expectations
• The World Ends With You is sitting at 88% on MetaCritic, and this HD remix will have added content
• Wolfenstein 2 boasts an 87% aggregate on MetaCritic, and imo is one of the best FPS I've played.

But there seems to be very little awareness or interest for these titles. Maybe more awareness for Wolfenstein 2, but noticeably less than DOOM. I hope people take notice of these titles in particular. Games with extremely high pedigree and should not be overlooked.

@JaxonH Pretty sure TWEWY was already considered a classic.

Fear not. I don't intend to get TWEWY as I have the DS version, but those other three will all make their way into my library when the price is right (typically below the £30 threshold).

@IceClimbers
Indeed, but a cult classic. The people who played it love it but very few people outside of that group seem to know or care about it, or realize just how good the game is.

For example, I had heard of the game, but I didn't really know what it was and I didn't know how well it was received by those who had played it. It wasn't until my brother told me it was one of his favorite RPG's of all time, that I began to research it and come to the understanding I have today.

Kinda the same deal with Valkyria Chronicles. The people who played it loved it and are stoked through the roof for VC4, the sequel everyone's been waiting on for 10 years. But outside of that group very few people seem to realize just how good this game is. Or at least, how good the first one was, which VC4 is praised as matching and even exceeding it.

Pillars of Eternity, kinda the same thing. It was a PC game, and as such there really isn't a fanbase on consoles. In fact most console players don't even know what it is. They did recently port the first to PS4/X1, but Nintendo fans have never had that luxury. And I think a lot of Nintendo fans don't realize just how big a name Pillars of Eternity is outside of their Nintendo console gaming bubble. The sequel has a lot of fans hyping it up... on PC. Not so much on consoles- certainly not so on Switch.

@JaxonH I am stoked for all four of those titles, and have them on my list. Only played TWEWY before of the four, but I've heard too many good things to ignore the other three.

@link3710
Glad to hear you've got your ear to the ground with the classics. I'm worried Valkyria Chronicles 4 might get lost in the mix with Shining Resonance and Y's VIII, both of which look fantastic but... VC4 should be considered in a different league altogether. Especially if they reveal Fire Emblem at e3 (which they will), Nintendo fans in their naïveté of classics from other platforms might completely overlook the other top-shelf SRPG Valkyria Chronicles 4

I think we'll see more excitement for VC4 once more Switch footage actually surfaces. The most we've heard as of now is that it's being delayed in Japan.

Pillars of Eternity... not sure how the conversion will be there. Will definitely pick it up if it's a good port, though. Lots of good stuff on the way. Now Nintendo just needs to do their part and release more critically-acclaimed first-party exclusives.

Mario Tennis Aces is a big one, for first party. Looks like one of the best Mario sports titles to date. That motion was crucial. So glad they added that in. Should be very well received.

And so is DKC, actually. It's now topped GoW as the best selling video game on Amazon, just from preorder sales, which is pretty darn amazing. That word of mouth must be spreading. Let's just hope reviews don't sabotage it again like that ridiculous Gamespot piece (I can usually respect differing opinions, but that was one of the rare cases where every single word out of their mouth was not only wrong, but the farthest thing from the truth possible).

Smash will be acclaimed, Fire Emblem almost certainly will be acclaimed. Yoshi will probably get the usual 73/100, but will sell well regardless. If Pokémon or Mario Maker 2 release this year, those will most certainly be acclaimed. Hyrule Warriors and Captain Toad won't be belching out perfect 10's but, both of them are quality video games and will be well received.

@JaxonH If Pokemon releases in 2018, people may even ignore Fire Emblem. Though FE Warriors somehow became a million seller despite releasing a week before Mario Odyssey so maybe not.

@JaxonH I can't see too many sites bothering to re-review a port, even if it does have Funky Kong. They would surely be more likely to just report their original review, and maybe add a little side note so you know.

@FragRed They reviewed Bayonetta 2, MK8D, BOTW twice and more.

@FragRed On the other hand, MK8 has a higher score on the Switch by a good 4 points just because of the DLC and Battle Mode, which I find amusing. I don't expect a massive leap and expect more of a similar score like what Bayonetta 2 enjoyed, but it does happen time to time so I can see the Switch port getting a 84-85 instead of a 83.

I'm impressed by how many people are preordering DKC: Tropical Freeze. Hyrule Warriors, on the other hand, is just barely edging into the top 50 on Amazon. It underperformed in Japan, too.

I mean, I get that it'll climb the charts closer to release, but it's still interesting.

I'm more interested in Valkyria Chronicles 1 coming to Switch. I missed the game on other platforms and have always wanted to play the first VC, so I plan to get it on Switch. It is releasing on Switch alongside VC 4, for those who don't know. Might be digital only, though, for those who don't buy digital.