I Am Setsuna Confirmed as Launch Day Release on Nintendo Switch

I still wish I could hack the game so its title is I Am Goldman.

If I can put down Breath of the Wild for a few minutes I'll likely be playing this

I'm interested. I'll keep an eye on this...might not pick it up until I'm done with Zelda so could be a while...

Gutted, I really wanted a physical version like Japan...

Might be the only EShop launch day title!

It really intrigues me. I'm to get it one day

"'Colosseum' DLC (their spelling, not ours)".
Which is the correct spelling.

@Shiryu I'd like to be able to customise my Switch like Japan.

I don't know about this game, while it has Square Enix's name on it the game looks a little generic. I think I'll be waiting for reviews.

Digital only? That sucks. I'll still probably buy it.

That's awesome news, I'll be jumping into this game right after completing Breath of the Wild.

@DanteSolablood I'm gonna hold out as well, "Breath of the Wild" will have my full attention on launch but I am quite happy to see many JRPGs heading for the Switch.

After Zelda this might be the next game i get but, not sure, would like it if there was a demo.

@Shiryu I love JRPGs as well & am glad to see plenty of them making the leap onto Switch. It's just aesthetics that are bothering me. You can tell it wasn't made in-house by Square enix.

Seems like 2 games are better than one. That trailer intrigued me the first I saw it. I have read reviews and it seems to be a tad above average from PC to Ps4. Pending.

Lol: I am Satsuma, Doctor Who edition!

Fantastic game. Platinumed on PS4, but would have loved to play it handheld if I had the chance.

If you like Chrono Trigger, or JRPGs in general, you'll enjoy this.

If this had been physical it would have been a Day 1 buy; now I'll buy it when I take a break from Zelda and want something else for my switch. Whether it's at full price or on sale very much depends on when that is.

Every time I hear Setsuna, I remember the archer from Fire Emblem Fates.

Anyway, its a bummer this is download only. I'll still get it, but Nintendo should have negotiated with S-E to get a physical release in the west.

Hurray! The Switch now has.......7 launch day games.(I think, in Europe at least)

Patient: "Doctor, doctor, I feel like, I am Satsuma."

Doctor: "That's very a peeling!"

Why didn't they say this near the reveal? Looks like the launch lineup is looking a bit better everyday. Just wish it wasn't such a secret what's exactly releasing and when!

I will keep my downloads to a minimum on the switch. 32gb doesnt offer much storage and the price for a 256gb card is way too high at the moment.

Really? Digital only again? Not everyone loves to keep their games digital without the option of physical catridge.

'We're still trying to avoid calling it I Am Satsuma'

Same here!

Yeah that rocks.

I'll be buying it. Tokyo RPG Factory is bringing back the classics, and this is a decent start

Really, really wish they'd give us a physical release though

@ThomasBW84 Ah, it seems it can be spelt both 'Colosseum' and 'Coliseum'. I think 'colosseum' is the older spelling.

Yeah, but digital only? What kind of stupid idea is that?

Digital-only is fine, IF you have plenty of space and IF you can be assured that the software will always transfer to devices you may own in the future. Sadly, neither is true for Nintendo consoles (and the second isn't even true for consoles in general).

"Is this one on your launch day wishlist?"

Yes. Yes it is. It very much is. And here I was envious of Japan getting it on March 3. What else for all I know, Dragon Quest Heroes dilogy? :3

Colour me roughly 85% certain what I'll be playing on Switch first.

digital only for a console with 32Gb?
forcing the purchase of external storage much, eh?

For anyone wondering about the game's size, it's only 1.4 GB on PS4, so it should be even less on the Switch

This game was a collosal loss for Square Enix. It's baffling that they're not doing a physical release for this game.

@kotag The game is 1.3GB on PS4, I would expect it to be similar on Switch.

EDIT: Sorry, just saw that this had already been posted!

I won't be picking it up on launch day, as I won't be purchasing any other games until I finish BotW. My Nintendo Switch won't have a backlog.

@RainbowGazelle @ThomasBW84 yep they're both correct. I'm pretty sure "Colosseum" is the older of the two since in Italian the monument in Rome is called "il Colosseo"; and also, if my memory serves me right, the first Pokémon spin-off on GC used that spelling.
I'm not sure where Coliseum comes from, but I think I've heard it more often than Colosseum (which to me, as an Italian guy, sounds more natural); one thing I know for a fact is that in Spanish it's called Coliseo, so English might have inherited it from other languages (my best bet is French for obvious reasons*) while Colosseum was lifted directly from Italian. Not sure though, it's just educated guessing.

*EDIT: yeah definitely French, as it is "Colisée".

P.S.: what is all the fuss around Satsuma about? What is it? I'm sorry but I can't get it, and it kills me when I realize there are puns out there I don't understand.

Already played it on PS4. It's your typical run of the mill SE rpg, nothing special, nothing terrible. I won't go double dip on this one, though.

@Spoony_Tech
My guess: it was NOT going to be a launch title. But then they heard all the heartache over the void of launch games and thought "wow, we could sell a ton with a weak line-up like that, let's push this to launch (digital only to avoid manufacturing/shipping delays) to give people games to play... our games!"

Great move, imho.

I already got it on Steam tho.

This is much healthier news! Fantastic. Will be double dipping on this (have it for ps4), buying Binding of Isaac and of course, Breath of the Wild on launch day.
Now about that Fast RMX coming launch day rumour...

Looks like I won't be buying this then. I only buy digital games that are 15 dollars or less. It's a shame, because I was looking forward to it. At least there's Disgaea 5!

The character animation is a little stiff for my tastes, but the art direction and music is beautiful. Looks like a lovely homage to the classics with dramatic cliff side rendevous, mysterious girls, airships, and all the mainstays.

Get used to a lot of snow people. And a lot of really similar looking villages.

Nice, i will buy as many games i like from day one.

@ThomasBW84
Where I live (Scotland), coliseum and colosseum seem to be interchangeable. It's not really a commonly used word so I guess an official spelling was decided?

What happened to everyone's feet?

This looks beautiful, though reading the above not in the Bravely/Dragon Quest league? I'm still interested though, if I can get over the lack of feet squickies.

Hope they paid Pete Townshend some good licensing money so they can use "Won't Get Fooled Again" as an exclamation point for that title drop.

Was really hoping for a physical release like so many others. I will still be getting this bit it has slipped a bit on my wish list. Still top 10 though.

Such a shame that there is not a option for physical release. Oh well, Ill still pick this up.

If I wanted to buy a switch and wait for BotW to become cheaper or find a good prince I might pick this up, I assume this price for this wouldn't be that harsh unlike Bomberman.

Sadly without a physical release, I will not be playing this. I only buy physical as I collect and wants games that are mine for years to come

The art style and direction sure look a heck of a lot like Bravely Default to me.

@Spoony_Tech

Honestly, it seems like some of these smaller studios may have gotten their devkits late and didn't know if they would be able to make certain release dates or not. Yacht Club made Treasure Trove + Specter of Torment a "launch window" timed exclusive which I have to wonder if it was a last minute decision after realizing they could actually make the Switch's launch date. Then there was also Sonic Mania that didn't get confirmed until the day of the presentation, probably because the indie development team started on the Switch version late and didn't know if they'd be able to release on parity with other platforms or not.

The positive spin on this is that as more developers are getting their kits, they're finding out how easy it is to port to the Switch. The announcements just keep rolling out and the current lineup for the Switch's first year is looking much different from the way it looked just 11 days ago.

I'm going to wait for a review of this. I've heard pretty neutral things about it. But I will probably pick it up, perhaps in a sale?

@MisterKorman Oh I know that. I think all platforms should get a physical release. That's what has held me from getting it in ps4.

Well least we know the eShop will be there day one.

Now about about that Virtual Console Nintendo?

That's actually the second best launch day title in my opinion (not that the competition is fierce for that title.) It looks pretty cool. Good to see a sixth launch title in any case, as the offerings thus far are pretty paltry, with the exception of Breath of the Wild.

I'm not getting a Switch at launch, but if I was, this would be purchased upon my first visit to the eSwitchShop. This game looks fantastic. A bit disappointed we're not getting a physical release, but hey - no region locking!

I will be getting this one

@Andrzej777 128 less then 40 pounds. 256 is a just wasted money

is... there any intention of physical release...?

No too bothered by no physical release might end up getting this at launch or bomerman

Excellent news. Been wanting this on PS4 but this looks like the kind of game to take on a place trip.

I played this on ps4 but will buy it again on switch as I trip over the cords when taking my ps4 out with me.

@sqbboyPOLAND

Siema!

Matter of fact I will start off easy with a 32gb card. Should need arise I will buy a 64gb card and use the 32gb card for my n3ds. Still underwhelming that you will have to invest extra money. Greedy nintendo. In fact I believe their stubborn stingyness will be their ultimate downfall

@speedracer216 I can see that logic. If so great move on their part to get extra sales. I for one would consider this as a viable second game.

If this gets a future physical release I may check it out. No more digital for me. I need to own what I purchase, not hope it's still available for redownload in 10 years.

Q) Is this one on your launch day wishlist?

A) Provided I can get a large GB SD card that works for the Switch in time for launch; yes. I was intrigued by this game when it was shown off for PS4, but it has become a definite must have now that I can get it on the Switch.

I'm disappointed that it's digital only, given I'm a big fan of physical copies, but at least I can expand the Switch's memory easier than the Wii U's. It will be a purchased title for me alongside Super Bomberman R, though priority will have to go the returning star that shot straight to the top of my 2017 anticipated games list.

No physical release is a little disappointing, but this game is still on my radar for when I get a Switch.

@clvr: They may be referencing a comment I made in yesterday's feature article where I read the name incorrectly to humorous effect. XD A Satsuma is a type of tangerine/mandarin orange.

Edit: Apparently Satsuma is also a genus of land snail.

When there's a good sale, I'll probably download it from Steam. This game looks beautiful! I have plenty to play for now though.

Not a big deal, the game is quite forgettable and mediocre for what it tries to be.

Anyone know the price on this? I've been interested & havent got it in the PS4 yet, might as well get it for Switch!

Going to be my first eshop game on the Switch. Looks amazing.

@Tyranexx oh thanks for the heads up, I didn't know about the tangerine nor your comment either. Now I have a clearer picture

[removed] it! Im going physical with the Switch.. this suuucks! Will probably still get it in the first few months.

_{@OzHuski Please watch your language - Octane}

I wish it had a physical release But i'll probably play this before BOTW. Im really looking forward to this game, been holding off buying it on steam.

I don't usually play RPGs, and this one looks really generic to me... So I'll pass. But, hey! I'm glad you guys have got one more game for launch.

Outstanding news! I have been wanting to play this, but didn't want it on PC or PS4 and I got rid of my vita a while ago. This will definitely be a great game to play as a portable in my opinion.

Yes! My third launch day game!

This is great news, I for one love JRPGs but being a download-only title I didn't pick it up for my PS4 but with the Switch needing games and considering this games are meant to be played on the go, this is a day one purchase for me.
Hopefully Ninty fans demanding games put their money where their mouths are and buy this game enough times to make it worth the effort for Square-Enix.

Japan is giving this game a retail treatment though.

As soon as I can afford it I'll get it. Switch Day (as I'm now calling it) is going to be costing me a LOT of money, thanks to the new Breath Of The Wild amiibos being released as well. So can't afford any games other than Zelda to begin with, sadly (I say 'sadly' but expect Zelda to be fantastic )

@Shiryu Same here. It's off my buy list. I'm leery to ever buy a digital download, especially above all with Nintendo since they bind games to systems like fools. GoG is my outlet most the time, Steam if need be, or I rack up google play credits.

Critic and user reviews for PS4 and PC have been decent but unspectacular. I may pick it up at some point, probably in a sale, depending on how much else comes out for Switch in the months after release. I have seen complaints that the constant snow means that most areas end up looking the same despite the pretty art style.

"We're still trying to avoid calling it I Am Satsuma"

I read it as that EVERY TIME! Arrrggghhhhhh!!!

Woohoo I still haven't picked this up and i'll actually have a 2nd game for my switch at launch. I'd love to get bomberman R, but 50 dollars for that seems too much probably will wait for a price drop to pick it up.

Any price confirmations?

I'll pick it up on Steam sometime. I heard it's rather underwhelming.

@Shiryu I agree. I want physical copies because I am a collector. This looks like yet another great game that I'm afraid I probably won't end up getting.

@Hordak Maybe if enough of us make na hassle, they will change their mind for future releases...

@Shiryu I like the way you think haha

@Hordak There is something very wrong with the industry for the past years: they keep forgetting we, the consumers hold the true power and it is our choice that in the end will determine profits or losses on every game being produced. I would understand if there were no physical version anywhere in the world, better for the environment and so on, but knowing that Japan will get this in retail,makes me feel like I'm less of a costumer than people in Japan picking it up on release day.

@Shiryu I feel the same way, but it just dawned on me that I will finally be able to import games for a Nintendo console and not have to buy a different region system just to play it. The question is, will there be an English translation on the physical, Japanese release? If not, I probably won't import it.

@Hordak That is something I have been trying to figure out...

@Sakuraichu Found what seems to be a physical release of I am Setsuna at Argos. I don't think they sell digital games, so Europe at least looks like it's getting a physical version.

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/6838142

Seems expensive though. I think I might cry if I look up the price on Steam. I do want it, but...