Was really hoping this was launching on Switch today...didn't know it was pushed to the summer until I saw this article.
I guess it's just as well with Elden Ring launching tomorrow, but I've been waiting for this one - looks to be one of the better deckbuilders out there.
I am all about more deckbuilders...Slay the Spire and Monster Train are far and away my most played Switch games, and I cannot wait for Roguebook...
...but this one I am skeptical about. I hope it turns out worthwhile, and I'll gladly purchase if it is, but it looks like it's basically a mod of Slay the Spire. I mean, the entire layout of the screen border icons, the health bars of enemies...all of it looks exactly like StS.
Hoping for the best! Definitely agree that some more animations instead of just stagnant characters would be nice.
Some concerns I have, without reading too heavily into the game to see if it's been addressed:
1. While you can reposition the games, tracks seem like they'll get old fast because they will always -look- the same, assuming most players have only a few spots in the house where this is feasible.
2. Needing multiple Switch consoles for local multi-player really sucks, but is understandable given how it all works. I hope, if indeed there is a more powerful iteration coming next year, that there might be an update to allow at least 2 players to use the same console. I've contemplayed a Switch Lite for my wife (hooked on Animal Crossing, only plays it handheld), but the cost to get the most out of this game is prohibitively expensive, especially considering we have next-gen systems launching in November.
3. Is this going to be any fun single player? Playing against AI can only be fun for so long, and the lack of an online multi-player where you can race in the courses of others seems like a real lame decision. I get it - your car isn't in their house, but online could have easily consisted of courses being saved and played without using the RC car itself. And they could then have charged for software, or at least required Switch Online to play it.
It's a neat idea, but leaves a lot to be desired at a glance. Might be cool for kids in neighborhoods where they go to each others' houses often, and all have Switch consoles...but for the average gamer this just feels like a bust.
I think the limited-time release is for an obvious reason: they intend to add 64, GC and Wii titles to the Switch catalog (likely for purchase; not free to Online subscribers like NES and SNES) next year. This would make sense, too, given the rumors of a more powerful version of the system coming next year as well.
Either that, or they were planning to include Galaxy 2, but COVID delayed their development time on that remaster, so they want to release what they have finalized to capitalize on the holiday season, and will re-release next year with Galaxy 2 added.
I think the first scenario is far more likely, though it could be that neither is true and Nintendo is just being Nintendo.
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Re: Review: Portal: Companion Collection - A Nintendo Debut For Two All-Time Greats
The reviewer mentioned some games that took inspirations from Portal...and none of them were The Talos Principle???
If you've never played it - do it!!
Still my GOAT game.
Re: Deckbuilder 'Roguebook' Gets An Expansion Ahead Of Spring Switch Release
Was really hoping this was launching on Switch today...didn't know it was pushed to the summer until I saw this article.
I guess it's just as well with Elden Ring launching tomorrow, but I've been waiting for this one - looks to be one of the better deckbuilders out there.
Re: 'Capcom Fighting Collection' Brings An Arcade Exclusive Home After 26 Years
No Power Stone, no care.
Re: Castle Morihisa Is A Roguelike Deckbuilder About Samurais And Ninjas, Coming To Switch Soon
I am all about more deckbuilders...Slay the Spire and Monster Train are far and away my most played Switch games, and I cannot wait for Roguebook...
...but this one I am skeptical about. I hope it turns out worthwhile, and I'll gladly purchase if it is, but it looks like it's basically a mod of Slay the Spire. I mean, the entire layout of the screen border icons, the health bars of enemies...all of it looks exactly like StS.
Hoping for the best! Definitely agree that some more animations instead of just stagnant characters would be nice.
Re: Here's Every Song Included In Fuser's Soundtrack At Launch
Not enough rock 'n' roll.
Re: First Impressions: Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
Some concerns I have, without reading too heavily into the game to see if it's been addressed:
1. While you can reposition the games, tracks seem like they'll get old fast because they will always -look- the same, assuming most players have only a few spots in the house where this is feasible.
2. Needing multiple Switch consoles for local multi-player really sucks, but is understandable given how it all works. I hope, if indeed there is a more powerful iteration coming next year, that there might be an update to allow at least 2 players to use the same console. I've contemplayed a Switch Lite for my wife (hooked on Animal Crossing, only plays it handheld), but the cost to get the most out of this game is prohibitively expensive, especially considering we have next-gen systems launching in November.
3. Is this going to be any fun single player? Playing against AI can only be fun for so long, and the lack of an online multi-player where you can race in the courses of others seems like a real lame decision. I get it - your car isn't in their house, but online could have easily consisted of courses being saved and played without using the RC car itself. And they could then have charged for software, or at least required Switch Online to play it.
It's a neat idea, but leaves a lot to be desired at a glance. Might be cool for kids in neighborhoods where they go to each others' houses often, and all have Switch consoles...but for the average gamer this just feels like a bust.
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Next DLC Fighter To Be Revealed Tomorrow, 1st October
Hollow Knight, please.
Re: Nintendo Announces Super Mario Remasters And Much More In Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct
I think the limited-time release is for an obvious reason: they intend to add 64, GC and Wii titles to the Switch catalog (likely for purchase; not free to Online subscribers like NES and SNES) next year. This would make sense, too, given the rumors of a more powerful version of the system coming next year as well.
Either that, or they were planning to include Galaxy 2, but COVID delayed their development time on that remaster, so they want to release what they have finalized to capitalize on the holiday season, and will re-release next year with Galaxy 2 added.
I think the first scenario is far more likely, though it could be that neither is true and Nintendo is just being Nintendo.