Playing Legends: Arceus has been illuminating... and maybe not in a good way for Game Freak, because I've come to realize that, above all else, my biggest issue with recent Pokemon games is actually that I just don't find their gameplay loops to be particularly enjoyable any more.
I'll probably go back and finish the other Switch-era Pokemon games I own over time (and I own them all, because of my Pokefan nephew), but I think I'm done with any future Pokemon releases if they lack the smooth gameplay and addicting exploration of Legends: Arceus.
That's interesting. On the contrary, I found Pokemon's core gameplay loop to be its strength, and the number one thing that kept my coming back through some of the weaker aspects (unenjoyable gimmicks, increasing linearity and gating, underwhelming attempts at story, repetitive setting).
That said, Pokemon Legends Arceus is a great breath of fresh air which also excels in its core gameplay loop, even if it isn't 100% what I want in a Pokemon game. Moving forward I hope they take aspects from both types of game in their new mainline titles.
I'm a huge fan of traditional Pokemon because of one main reason: competitive. It can be a pain to get into at first but it's just so fun to come up with a team from scratch on something like Showdown and make it a reality in game, whether through the fast and simple method of vitamins or the more arduous but satisfying (to me) EV training. I've fallen in love with Pokemon I didn't love originally like Sawk, Turtonator (this one is due in part to the anime as well), Bellossom and especially Poliwrath. I hated that dude for the longest time because it was just Poliwhirl but angry (which it still is) but after using one as the centerpiece of a Berry Teatime team in SwSh, I love it and will absolutely use one when I get around to playing LGPE. But honestly, if they found a way to keep SwSh's battling but PLA's exploration and speed, I'd be over the moon.
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The Switch is increasingly feeling like a time portal going backwards a decade when it comes to 3rd party support (2012 this year, 2011 last year, 2010 2 years ago, etc.). Not a problem of course as the 360 era was easily the golden age of Xbox but the Switch is increasingly getting all those essential 3rd party 360 games, wouldn't be surprised at this point if Mass Effect Legendary Edition was announced soon for example.
That's all I've ever asked for with Switch 3rd party support.
From day one I've said Switch is a generation behind in power, so all those 7th gen AAA games are a perfect fit for Switch and getting the most out of the hardware. Have you seen how amazing Borderlands 2, and Bioshock Infinite, and Sniper Elite 3, and Metro Last Light, and Crysis 3, etc etc look on Switch?!
The 3 biggest omissions thus far have been the Batman Arkham series, the Mass Effect series, and the Call of Duty series.
With Batman Arkham Collection on the way (I'm pretty much taking it as fact now given the retailer listing and the leak from the Xbox Podcaster), one of the big 3 can be crossed off. And tbh, Switch has enough quality FPS with gyro aiming that Call of Duty's absence isn't nearly as notable as it otherwise would be. Yes, I'd still like to see Modern Warfare Remastered or a Black Ops collection, but at least there's other quality options. Mass Effect is still a question mark. But hopefully Nintendo can persuade them with their new 100m install base as leverage.
And honestly, I think that's what's going to keep the quality ports coming. The fact Switch just barreled across 100 million units with no signs of slowing down. At that point you can sit down with sales reps from major publishers and say look, we've held up our end- we've provided a viable install base thirsty for games. Now you hold up your end and bring the games.
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Dying Light physical version (all on cart) is down to $29.99 at Gamestop.
The Gamestop exclusive physical version with collectable case it comes in and extras is $34.99
With Dying Light 2 releasing this felt appropriate. And, I must say, it's a really high quality port. Looks better and runs smoother than Witcher 3, that's for sure.
If the Arkham Collection is coming to Switch (as per usual ) I assume the worst. Arkham City only on the cartridge, while Asylum and Knight are downloads. And you know what, I'd be alright with that, as AC is the best game in that quadrilogy. In my opinion.
My point is, all three games wouldn't fit on a 32GB cartridge, so may as well settle for just AC.
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@DarthNocturnal Well the Witcher 3 was just as intensive as Arkham Knight, yet that game was fully playable on the Switch, even with a cartridge with the full game.
@HotGoomba Arkham Knight was a bit off a mess though, it had a broken Cyberpunk type release on Steam and the Batmobile will be a problem, the amount of data for just the Batmobile alone was the same size as the entire first Arkham game.
As unpopular as it is I'd say Origins is a better game than Knight. Origins had some amazing bosses in it whilst Knight's forced use of the Batmobile, short DLC, the loss of Paul Dini's writing (he was the creator of Harley Quinn and wrote on the 90s Batman cartoon and the comics) and how cheap the Jason Todd thing is makes Knight the weaker of the two but it is still ahead of Blackgate (made by the old Metroid Prime team) which was the worst Arkham game.
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I love Arkham Knight, but I'd also like to see Origins in that collection instead. Better fit for the hardware, and, honestly, it's the only game in the series I've never played.
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@Ralizah same. I'm pretty sure I've beaten asylum, city, and at least played knight. I think I gave up on knight as I kept dying in one of the batmobile sequences I just couldn't get passed. Origins is something I haven't played at all. It's still going for pretty cheap used on wii u, and I can certainly grab it there, but maybe ill hold off to see whats in the rumored collection.
I'm seeing a lot of talk over the Arkham games here because of the leak and I'm just curious: what exactly are these games about? Are they good? What exactly do you do in them? I've always seen the series from an onlooker's perspective and they seem really cool but I'm not sure whether or not I should bite should this collection materialise.
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You play as Batman, in an open world city environment where thugs terrorize Gotham. Follow the main story beats, and explore the world doing various side quests and finding secrets. Riddler puzzles are scattered throughout the world, often requiring abilities you don't yet have, or requiring highly skilled gameplay to attain.
Upgrade your arsenal as you progress. All kinds of Batarang gadgets and cool gizmos. Use the Bat Claw to grapple, and use stealth to drop down on your enemies unaware.
Basically the same format as Spiderman but with Batman, and even better imo, as it has more of a focus on solving puzzles, which I personally love (it's why Zelda ahd Metroid is so addictive)
It's a killer game series. Absolutely recommend picking it up on Switch when it releases.
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They are good, especially at the time they were released. It's a mix of stealth and action so rather than just hitting the baddies with combos (which you can still do if you want to) you can also stalk them from the roof and then suddenly grab them and leave them tied dangling from a gargoyle which was my favourite part of the games. Then there's some light puzzle solving and the odd boss battle.
If you're a Batman fan from a casual fan who knows a few of the movies or a hardcore comic reader you will find loads of love and easter eggs in them, they hired Paul Dini who is famous for creating Harley Quinn to work on the story and the easter eggs so it really shows.
Personally I'd rate the first one the best as it’s more linear style works really well as you’re trapped in Arkham Asylum (the mental hospital where Batman's villains get treated) adding to the tension of the game rather than the sequels were you have the entire city to play in.
@JaxonH Oh god you saying 'being the Batman' there just transported me back like 5 years.
Anyways, that's pretty cool honestly. I'm saving my money for the highest priority stuff like ACNH, Celeste and Streets of Rage 4 at the moment but I'll see if I can give it a go perhaps later on in the year!
@jump I remember playing the Lego Batman games and the city that that game was set in felt amazing to explore so I'd say I'll probably enjoy the sequels style more when I eventually get to play them but hey who knows?
The first game (Asylum) is a bit different in that it's a bit less open-world (you still explore a large connected area, but it's not quite "open" in the sense that Arkham city is) and more like a 3D Metroidvania, with new equipment and upgrades being crucial to progression.
I've never been a massive Batman fan but Asylum absolutely blew me away. I was tempted to pick up City again on the PC after finishing Pokemon Legends Arceus, but I think I might wait it out to see if this rumour is true. I can't think of many games like this on the Switch so it'll fill a nice little gap within the system's library.
@Fizza Arkham Asylum has to be one of my all-time favourites. 3rd person Action-Adventure type game with loads of stealth and a brilliant combat system that is possibly better than any game I've ever played IMO. Seriously - if you haven't already played them it's a no-brainier if you're even remotely interested in either the genre or Batman.
@Fizza I was thinking because of the upcoming Suicide Squad game this year which takes place after Arkham Knight. Switch wouldn't be able to run the game natively given it's PC/PS5/Series X|S only but publishers seem happy enough to put cloud versions on the Switch so I could see a cloud version happen.
@Fizza This would be coming out in August and the movie is out next month, it's poor timing if it is.
It's more likely it was always on the list to do as the Arkham Collection has been out already on Steam and other consoles since 2019 and this just took longer. I remember the developers talked about how Knight couldn't be a 360/PS3 game due to the Batmobile so it's taken extra trickery to get it to work on a Switch plus covid delays.
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Saw a controller that provides gyro aiming for any console game, by mapping the right analog to the gyroscope and providing an app that allows custom response curves to make it feel as close to 1:1 as possible. It's not as good as mouse gyro but still. Better than nothing. This thing could be a gamechanger for PS/Xbox.
Not sure if it's PS5 compatible yet but it is Series S/X compatible and PS4 compatible. It sold out immediately though it just came back in stock
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