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Re: Review: Batman - The Telltale Series (Switch)

CactuarDavid

I've played this game on PC and I think it's pretty good. I still think Telltale makes the best games when the subject matter is humorous instead of dark (Monkey Island, Sam & Max, Borderlands are their three best games in my opinion).
I do like how they take some very big risks in this game that you wouldn't usually see in a Batman story, like some major changes to established characters from Batman's supporting cast.

Re: Review: Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth (3DS)

CactuarDavid

While this game certainly is good, it takes some bizarre steps back from previous games' improvements. The menus are just bad, with the words on the buttons being hidden until you select them. The colours for painting the floors on your map being in a sub menu (so now requiring an extra tap on the screen) is just annoying and was an unnecessary change.
After the wonderful NPCs of High Lagaard in EO2U and Tharsis in EO4 seeing how utterly bland and uninteresting the NPCs are in EO5 is just a crime. I haven't played EO3, but this game is at least the third(!) time that the bar was run by a 'sexy' lady. A generic merchant runs the store, a generic prince in the palace, a generic knight in the guild. Only Jenetta from the inn was a fun character. At least I found the aforementioned knight fishing on one of the earlier floors, so maybe once I progress the NPCs will improve.
My complaining aside this is still a great RPG gameplay wise, but I thought I'd write down my issues just in case someone wants a second opinion in addition to this review.

Re: Don't Hold Your Breath For Monster Hunter: World On Switch

CactuarDavid

I find this strange, as earlier today I saw a snippet of an interview with someone at Capcom, who said that they "consider Switch as an important multi-platform outlet" and that they "have no comment on Switch exclusive games". Sounds like the MHW development team and Capcom are not on the same page, hah.
Personally I do hope that Capcom brings more multiplats to Switch and doesn't make too many exclusives. Nobody is happy with third-party exclusives except people who still live in the console wars.

Re: Poll: Which is the Best Super Mario Game?

CactuarDavid

Oof, I feel like Mario Odyssey being so recent in people's memories gives it an (unfair?) advantage. Or maybe I'm just silly and it will still be considered the best years from now.
I love Odyssey, but nothing will beat the memories I have with Galaxy (and the soundtrack!)

Re: Take a Look at Three Musou / Warriors Games Heading to Switch in Japan

CactuarDavid

By the way, if anyone's wondering what these games are:
DW8E is kind of a sandbox version of DW8. You pick/create a character and scenario and fight battles to change the fate of the land. If you are looking for story, look elsewhere.
SWSoS is a tie-in to SW4 where you follow the entire life of Yukimura Sanada, his family and all the people involved with them.
WO3U is a crossover between DW, SW and also has a few characters from other Tecmo Koei franchises (Ninja Gaiden, DOA, even Soul Calibur) and has a crazy story about historical characters time travelling and defeating demon armies.

Re: Shoot Some Pheromones When Gal Gun 2 Comes To Switch Later This Year

CactuarDavid

Man, Inti Creates is killing it on Switch. I played the first game on Steam, and it is a surprisingly fun on-rails shooter. Not nearly as 'raunchy' as it could've been, too. You're not going to see anything in this game that is more shocking than in the usual anime.
Pretty much the only improvement I want in this sequel is a better translation. All dialogue in the original felt very stilted and was riddled with typos. Considering the improvement in dialogue between the original Gunvolt 3DS and the Striker Pack, I think I can trust Inti with this.

Re: Rumour: Netflix App Ready For Switch, All It Needs Is Nintendo's Go-Ahead

CactuarDavid

Guess I'll weigh in on this too. In my room, where I usually play Switch, I also have my PC to watch Netflix/Youtube/Crunchy on. I also have a smartphone and a tablet. Not to mention my Switch's connectivity up here is bad enough that I would spend most of my time waiting for videos to buffer.
...Of course that doesn't mean this shouldn't happen, though. Plenty of people seem really interested!