Much like horror games (such as the recently released Outlast 2 - check our review!), shooters are finding a new and welcome home on Nintendo Switch, and Aftercharge looks to keep that trending firing on all cylinders. Coming from Canadian indie studio Chainsawesome Games, it's a 3v3 asymmetrical shooter/brawler with some really intriguing features.
In the style of Overwatch and other objective-based shooters, each match sees two teams - one that's invisible and one that's invincible - competing to take control of six glowing structures on each map. There are eight playable characters to choose from, each with own special abilities, weapons and traits.
And, as an extra treat, the Nintendo Switch version will support cross-platform play with those playing on PC and Xbox One. One, big brawling family! “Having Aftercharge support cross-play with the three platforms at launch has always been super important for us, so we can't wait to see the three gaming worlds collide this summer,” comments Laurent Mercure, communications officer at Chainsawesome Games. “Aftercharge on the Switch not only makes the game playable on-the-go, but also opens the door to building a more unified gaming community without platform-based borders. And for those gamers who want to get an early look at the game, we’ll be showcasing a playable PC build at PAX East 2018, as well as holding a special Alpha playtest in April. So, stay tuned for more details!”
Check out the trailer from last year to get you in the mood for some 3v3 multiplayer action. What do you make of Aftercharge? Will you be adding this title to your collection come the summer?
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Invincible versus invisible... hey, that's actually a novel idea. Color me interested.
Looks fun. Will have to wait for a review but I could use another multiplayer, competitive shooter on my Switch
PS: Can’t they just announce Fortnite already. iOS version ain’t cutting it.
Brawer?
Not coming to PS4 LOL
@Rika_Yoshitake It is, it just won't have Crossplay as Sony are party poopers.
There was a third person shooter in the vein on PUBG/Fortnite announced last year called Crazy Justice. That will supposedly have crossplay too. Haven't heard news on that one for a good while. It looked alright too.
This looks cool. Give me Fortnite already though 👌
@rjejr Brawer is a Scottish word.
"yer new lassie is brawer than yer last bird onyway, goan yerself min"
"Your new girl is more beautiful than the last one you were with, well played ol chap."
Wondering how a match would balance out. It's got me curious.
@OorWullie Are you sure about that? Their official Twitter page lists the game for Xbox, PC and Switch only.
@Syndrome Yep I got that wrong. There are a couple of videos on YouTube that has PS4 listed as one of the platforms but none are from the developer. The uploader probably just assumed it was coming to PS4.
I'll just stick with the real version of Overwatch on Xbox One. Instead of this poor attempt/ripoff, but I guess it is good for Switch Only owners. Since Overwatch more than likely couldn't even run on the Switch to start without alot of downgrading.
"With invisibility you can watch people inking their splat zones." -Marina 2017
@OorWullie Scottish, I thought it was Yiddish. 😆
The chutzpah to use schmutz like brawer is not something to be kvelling about, this place is meshugenah lately. 😛
Interesting.
I like original concepts.
That trailer has certainly got me intrigued! I hope it turns out solid. It's great that it supports cross-platform
@mowerdude overwatch can run on an i5 440 gtx, I highly doubt it's impossible to optimize a switch version.
@rjejr brawler
This will all depend on the user count.... I hope it has a good following as it looks fun and I would be willing to give it a shot for sure
This looks like a Winner,like Rocket league Yup 3v3 action and then camping comes and all the crazy and antics happens in PUBG,Fornite it's Gonna Be Great!!!! Wish it was more ranged to 4v4 or even 6v6 would be Killer and Awesome running around shooting and pawning people to prep for maybe Fornite launching one day to Switch
@mowerdude Overwatch can run on literally anything.
@Dom Is there a hidden message associated with brawer? I thought that you meant brawler, but you haven't fixed the title...
I applaud the attempt to make a creative shooter. That is very difficult to do and even more to do well.
But honestly, with the lack of solid shooters on Switch right now, aside from Doom and Spla2oon, I would prefer and Overwatch style (or just Overwatch) or even a COD style traditional shooter. Before something like this. Invincible vs invisible sounds like a fun gimmick or spin off mode, but not like a fun core game. At least not to me.
No deathmatch mode = No buy
@mowerdude Excuse me, but the real version of Overwatch is on PCs
Speaking of, crossplay with PC, XBO and Switch in a shooter? I can already hear the whining from the controller crowd...
@mowerdude Why not? It's pretty customizable on PC, I don't see why it couldn't come to Switch.
@SmaggTheSmug Either you didn't understand what I was saying was the real version is on xbox one, ps4, and pc. I am talking about this ripoff that is coming out for the Switch. Also probably why this is getting crossplay is if they didn't include it the online would be dead on the switch from the get go. Just like how sonic all stars racing transformed wii u online was dead on arrival.
@TommyTLG Online Only!! Is one of the main reason I don't see Overwatch coming to the Switch console.
@mowerdude I was just poking fun at the fact that console shooters are a waste of time and PC is Master Race
Interestingly Overwatch is not the same on all platforms just because PC has more precise aiming, so some abilities are balanced differently. Aiming with analog sticks is just counter-intuitive. Splatoon gets around it by making shooting everywhere aside from the enemies part of the game, but I am still unwilling to play it without a mouse.
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