The announcement earlier in the year for Constructor on the Nintendo Switch was rather pleasing. Even looking beyond the fact it's a rebirth for a cult classic game, the city-building sim seems like an ideal title for Nintendo's system, as it could be just as enjoyable on a bus ride as it is when sitting in the comfort of home.
Somewhat oddly it was announced for the console's launch before getting pushed back to 28th April within hours of the initial press release. It evidently didn't hit that date either, but it is now live on PS4, Xbox One and PC after falling back from its original 28th February target on those platforms. The Switch version is now pegged for "later this summer".
Still, it'll be interesting to see how this shapes up - we're certainly tempted by the concept.
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Its under construction.
EDIT: Sorry about this I just wanted to cement my comment as first.
Yet another title that has Switch as it's lowest priority. An all too familiar story. Just like Ubisoft and their "partnership" with Nintendo. Wonder how that new Farcry and Assassin's Creed with be on Switch......
oh right
The Switch already feels like the handhelds when it comes to support. Spins offs and off shoots. No main franchises (not just from lolubisoft but everyone).
Speaking of which, how is everyone enjoying Rime today on Switch?
oh right....
If it's anything like Sim City on SNES, maybe...
I'm sensing a pattern...
I'm sure this delay has ruined countless peoples Summer.
Still looking forward to this.
@Menchi187 Did you ever happen to think that the developer started the other versions first as the Switch wasn't even out when they started?
Looks great. I'm really, really looking forward to this, and I'd never even heard of the original. I hope more simulation games will follow. I would love to see a port of, say, the original The Sims on PC (with its abundance of expansion packs) on Switch.
@Amsterdamsters Stop being rational.
@Menchi187 Did you (Or anyone for that matter) honestly think you were going to get the latest Assassin's Creed or Far Cry on Switch? There's more to Ubi's support than just those two games. The Mario/Rabbids crossover is an example. I'm sure there will be more to come.
@Amsterdamsters Which leads exactly back to a point I made in another article. Nintendo shouldn't be recruiting indies 2 months before launch. So the blame either starts with them being themselves as usual. Or else the devs possibly bothering with other platforms first.
@roadrunner343 Of course not, highlighting Nintendo pulling a Nintendo though is easy as 1-2 (Switch) 3
@Menchi187 They're clearly not shooting for the same markets. I'm not sure those mainline titles are necessary. It would be nice, sure, but no one expected them in the first place. If the Switch's success continues, I'm sure we'll see plenty of games for it. Just like the Wii, which did something radically different, it's definitely possible to be successful without every mainline game.
@roadrunner343 My main point is you've already resigned yourself that it is ok for Nintendo to release a machine in 2017 that isn't good enough to get proper support like every proper competing platform has. But this has always been the modus operandi of most Nintendo "fans" so I'm not surprised.
@Menchi187 It's a silly argument - of course it's okay for Nintendo to release a (portable) machine that isn't as powerful as other home consoles. Just as I am perfectly okay with Sony and Microsoft releasing home consoles that are nowhere near as powerful as my PC. What has that got to do with anything? They're completely different target markets.
Again, the Wii proved that it's wholly possible to be successful on other fronts than process and graphical prowess. If that's what you're looking for, then of course, the Switch isn't for you - but you, and everyone else for that matter, know that up front. Nintendo also has a long history of successful portables, which are of course underpowered compared to full consoles, but that doesn't takeaway from their success.
If your definition of "proper" support is every game that appears on Sony/MS consoles should appear on Switch, then sure, there is no "proper" support. But then no handheld in the history of gaming has received "proper" support.
@roadrunner343 3 of the 4 standard illogical defenses, I'm impressed. Usually the NDF aren't able to pull more than 2 at a time.
But you've already dug the heels of illogical defense in so with that, I'll just leave this right here as I shake my head on the way out, still wondering why I bother coming to places with the NDF.
@Menchi187 At this point, I'm wondering why you come here as well. If you want to disagree, great - but at least state why. Beats the heck out of "Lulz u r dum" response. Especially given I provided some pretty easy to follow examples.
@sillygostly You can buy the original game on GOG if you want to check it out.
https://www.gog.com/game/constructor
I've never played it myself, but it's supposed to be pretty hard/frustrating.
This has nothing to do with what I just said, but I find anyone who replies with a picture, animated or otherwise, isn't worth talking to.
I'll keep an eye on this title. I kind of like this sort of pace and resource management, I like to relax with my games - well sometimes.
Anyway, interest continues to build....
....build.....
Please yourselves.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE already looking go get some counseling
Cool! I think sim/builder games can have a nice home on the switch. I'll take a few RTS games too thanks.
This is great, would love to see SimCity and other more PC-like genres release on NS.
Divinity: Original Sin would be a beautiful thing on-the-go.
The game is really expensive on PS4 for what it seems to offer. These kind of games would of been perfect for WiiU, but alas. Will definitely look into this more when the prices gets reasonable.
@Menchi187
Aw don't go away. I can understand why you'd want to get out of this but I do enjoy watching an internet temper tantrum.
@Menchi187
Excuse me ?!
Switch will BLAST your Negativity !
@Whopper744
I miss the classic Sim City of SNES, specially for the beautiful and elegant music, and the funny character of Dr. Wright
@SakuraHaruka I always enjoyed it. And yet, the music at parts sounds so...lonely or something. Not sure how to describe it.
@Menchi187 - Hilarious. That was pure internet:
-posts an ill conceived, scorching hot take with no situational awareness
-gets mad when confronted with opposing logic
-hurls a few vague insults
-posts a gif
-runs away
Bonus points for "quoting yourself/directing us to another thread where you're also hotly debating" and "threatens to leave/questions why you even come here". Thanks for the laugh.
So... summer 2017 then...?!?
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