Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

@JaxonH I mean, I want to play it, but my backlog... I probably won't buy a game between Xenoblade and whatever comes out during the holidays and not be done.

Like, before Crysis, I still want to play Bioshock and XCOM and the two Borderlands I haven't played. Plus finish Xenoblade, plus Fire Emblem: Three Houses, plus TMS#FE, Wonderful 101, finishing Ty. (almost done with that), Final Fantasy X, Ys VIII, Fallen Legion, Dragon Quest XI, Astral Chain's postgame, TT Isle of Man 2, finishing Doom and Gris, the new Shantae and some other stuff I'm forgetting off the top of my head.

Like Crysis is great and all, but I still haven't played Alien: Isolation or Call of Juarez.

Ooh, what's in the fall, since I can't immediately think of much, @DarthNocturnal....? Unless it's Outriders but I feel like that's slipped under most people's radar

I am getting Crysis Remastered at some point....on PC. I hate using a controller for FPS, even with gyro. There was about 10 years between my FPS purchases on a console. Metroid Prime 3 was the last one I bought up until Doom '16 came out on Switch and I regret that purchase. I'm not likely buying any more FPS on any console unless it has Metroid in the title (which tend to use atypical controls for FPS anyway).

Never did like Keyboard and mouse for playing games. It requires sitting at a desk, which, I prefer my PC to be hooked up to my TV where I can play from a recliner with controller in hand. And controller is just more comfy. I won't deny the mouse edges out gyro in accuracy, but gyro comes dang close (close enough you don't need aim assit), and without sacrificing the comfort of a controller and living room gaming. And more importantly, it just feels more fun to me. It feels like you're actually aiming (which, you kinda are). And that's incredibly immersive and... well, ya. Fun.

@Octane
I don't see how this changes it

Handheld with gyro.

Never did like FPS too much, until I played with gyro. Now it's one of my favorite genres. At least, on Switch where it can be played in handheld mode also.

I wouldn't buy it on Steam, but on Switch? Oh heck yes. Handheld FPS with gyro is an incredible experience. And while I have plenty of FPS on PC to play with gyro, I want to bulk up the handheld portfolio as much as possible. Switch has a staggering single player handheld FPS lineup now, actually. Doom, Doom Eternal, Wolfenstein 2, Bioshock Trilogy, Borderlands Collection, Crysis III, Alien Isolation, even games like Doom 64 and Duke Nukem with gyro.

@link3710
Switch has seen a staggering amount of excellent games as it played catch up for all the stuff that released before it launched. The backlog is insane. I totally get it. I'm just thrilled seeing such great support, and always support them day one when gyro aiming is added (and astounded Switch releases first, which is almost always the other way around).

@BruceCM
Doom Eternal and Bravely Default 2 are probably going to be fall releases.

I think this is a great video

Oh, them, @DarthNocturnal.... I'm hoping Ubi forward will give dates for Gods and Monsters & Watch Dogs Legion, along with confirmation of Valhalla Outriders is still scheduled for just Fall, so that should get a proper date when SE get around to it but they've done regular videos on it

@JaxonH I've never skipped a game for not having gyro TBH, especially a game that came out in 2007. The addition of gyro is a neat bonus, but if the game isn't interesting, it isn't going to convince me to play it.

@NintendoByNature I'm not xenoblade simply because it's 100+ hours. And I don't understand the appeal of avatars and Sims so animal crossing will not interest me. Plus if I'm going to expand my genres then why not sports and racing which I already like but are severely limited on the switch. As for FPS itches all they have to do is release goldeneye. Figure out the rights. Are we really not supposed to get any news be happy and just wait for Twitter drops. That's not how most things work. Movies have trailers. Apple phones have leaks. Cars have camouflage. Nintendo has us guessing and I don't particularly care to play that game.

@sixrings You act like it's just Nintendo. Between all the consoles, the second half of the year is a big question mark still. We know a few multiplats like Cyberpunk 2077, but there's literally no dated first party titles... Anywhere. Miles Morales: Spider-Man and Senua might just come out this year, who knows, but there's a good chance they might be next year.

@Octane
I don't think the age of the game has anything to do with it. At the end of the day all I care about the quality of the game and how well its gameplay and graphical fidelity fits the hardware it's on (and 7th gen games fit Switch best). The date the game originally released is basically irrelevant to me. I judge games by their merit, nothing more and nothing less. But if you didn't find it interesting, that's fair enough.

I've always found the game interesting (I used to have it on my laptop in the 3DS era), but again, FPS didn't click with me using analogs. With gyro everything becomes way more fun. So if people liked the game with sticks, I'm pretty confident I'll love it with gyro.

@link3710 pretty sure xbox series x and ps5 will have launch games. They aren't just releasing hardware. Nintendo has all sorts of excuses.

@link3710 I just read some of your other posts and you're on of those "I have a huge backlog" type people. I get that's ok for some people. But if it's old I either have played it or have no interest in it. I don't just collect thousands of games with the hopes of spare time to play them. Im super selective and as a result I'm looking for stuff coming out. That said I want to play Mario galaxy but Nintendo doesn't want my monies.

@sixrings I mean, I do occasionally knock out my backlog, once every few years usually (I was down to one game before FE:TH and Astral Chain and the whole of last September). I try not to let it get too out of control lol.

But more to the point: yes PS5 and XBSX will have launch titles, just like Nintendo will have holiday titles. Or at least... they should (Wouldn't be the first time a console launched with no first party games) That much is obvious on both sides. But I was just saying we still don't know what they will be.

It's not that it's not an issue, but it's not an issue unique to Nintendo.

@sixrings im normally not into those either but I gave it a shot. Animal crossing blew my expectations away honestly. Xenoblade turned out to be one of my favorite games of all time( I finished in just under 60hrs fyi, but still thats alot of time).

Waiting for news sucks though I get it. But this year just didn't stop me. I went all in and forced myself to try new things. Not saying you should do the same, but it might be worth a try if you have nothing to play atm

@sixrings
Then... like you said, just buy another console. I don’t see what the issue is.

Different console offer different things. Countless millions of people prefer to play on switch because what it offers is exactly what they’re looking for. If it’s not what you’re looking for (a handheld system is obviously not going to be as powerful current consoles, and will therefore not be a suitable platform for most new games which you claim to be looking for), then just play games elsewhere. Problem solved.

But there’s no sense in complaining about Nintendo like they’re doing something wrong. We’ve got great games falling out of our ears over here. Either you’re into it or you’re not, and if you’re not then that’s fine- there’s plenty of other platforms to play games on that may provide what you’re looking for.

I mean, Mario Galaxy is an old game. Yet you’re interested in it, That’s exactly how everyone else feels about other games coming to Switch. Which, btw, has had WAY more great games than 3DS. I’m at 300+ titles on the shelf in 3 years, versus 80 for 3DS in 8 years? Another 200+ digital versus like, Idk, 10-15 on 3DS? We also have a big, brand new 1st party title releasing next week. If you’re not into it then you’re not into it but it’s not like there aren’t games to play.

I really just comes down to your personal preference. I can understand complaints about not getting announcements when you want and I fully agree with you there, but there’s PLENTY of great games. More than most people can handle. If they are not the type of games that specifically suit what you are looking for then no worries, buy a different console that does cater to what you’re looking for.

I'm pretty sure nothing could be released on any platform for the next few years (or even a couple decades) and I'd still be finding all kinds of new (to me) games to play. I've never been able to keep up with and play all the ones I've had interest in over the years.

Seems more concrete leaks/hints have been put forth validating a June 20th Direct (or in the very near vacinity). I said people shouldn’t buy into it unless a credible insider has vouch for it... it seems that has happened, and by more than one.

Still doesn’t mean it’s a guarantee. Plans can change and info can be wrong. But I’d say it’s looking more likely than not, as of now.

@BruceCM My hopes for the Ubisoft event are:
1. At least 1 Switch game is present
2. Rocksmith comes back and it sticks with the DLC model instead of going subscription based (DLC for Rocksmith 2014 stopped on March 31st 2020 and while it didn't run well on my XB1 for a few years, it was nice being around even just as a music discovery tool)

It'll probably be a fun watch anyway provided they actually show gameplay for their games this time unlike back in the May Inside Xbox event.

My hopes for Ubisoft is that they have games that look fun and risk being something that isn't an open world game. Especially that Zelda-ish game they announced last year.

@JaxonH I'm interested in galaxy because I boycott the Wii for HD consoles. I'm happy to play it in HD if they would just release it. Others boycott the Wii u because of its poor marketing. That's fine. I'm not complaining. I just want to play some Nintendo games.