The Nintendo Switch, through its solid capabilities and huge popularity, has been able to welcome quite a few new franchises that previously skipped Ninty hardware. Another joining the list is Port Royale 4, though its arrival on the hybrid system has taken longer than originally expected.
It released on other platforms last September, but publisher Kalypso Media has confirmed that it'll make its Switch debut on 28th May; it's priced the same as other console versions at $49.99USD, albeit with a 10% pre-order discount.
It's worth being aware that this is a series that goes for a full-on sim experience, so there's some complexity for those eager to jump in. Below is some blurb from the press release, which also outlines touchscreen support on Switch.
Port Royale 4 gives players the ultimate trade sim experience, the fourth iteration offering a 12 million square kilometre playground of pristine 17th Century Caribbean scenery to both settle and explore. The Nintendo Switch™ version includes full touch-screen support, making it effortless to access the in-game mini-map whilst building intricate production lines that span multiple territories and upgrading settlements with an assortment of ships and buildings.
There's supposed to be a new gameplay trailer but it's not actually live yet, so below is the Xbox equivalent from last year - run it at 720p and we guess it'll be in the ballpark, but we'll keep an eye out for the Switch gameplay video going live.
Are you intrigued by Port Royale 4 on Switch? Let us know in the comments.
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Set a course for adventure
Looks like a mix of Civ VI and Sid Meyer's Pirates. Very interesting, will be keeping an eye on this one.
I was interested in the game until I heard about the slave trading aspects.
This is the kind of deep strategic game that feels more at home on PC, but it's nice to have the option to play in consoles too.
@KillerBOB What are those aspects, though? According to this Steam discussion, slave trading was not included in the game: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1024650/discussions/0/3114773449951984164/
I thought it was a battle royale game at first, but regardless I'm not really interested. The graphics look kinda bad, and that was an Xbox trailer! I'm also not a fan of the combat. Good it's there for those who want it though!
@Kochambra
Yeah I was just lying
@KillerBOB Good to know
Been watching this.
I'd be all over this, but after playing Tropico undocked, I think I'll pass. That thing is a blurry mess in handheld mode.
Ooooh this looks awesome! I love the fact that Switch has become a home for PC-esque games.
So they ported a game about ports to a console that some people may refer to as a port for ports.
"Never mind maneuvers, just go straight at 'em!"
Interesting. I was really considering king of seas (still only in the demo about 15 minutes, but enjoying so far). Might have to consider this instead.
@Aerona @Aerona Exciting and new?
@Bizaster Hehehe.
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