@RendoFonzarelli If you like the Zombies mode from Black Ops games, then you should look into Zombie Army 4, which releases April 26th on Switch with gyro aiming. And Rebellion makes the highest quality Switch ports.
@Moistnado
You shouldn't need to "lay flat and recalibrate" because joycon have analogs. Using Gyro in combination with analogs negates any drift issues as the analog movement "resets" the cursor where it needs to be each time.
Wiimote didn't have an analog so that was why it needed recalibration for gyro. That's no longer an issue for us today.
Now.
IF by some chance they disable the analogs while using Gyro, then yes, it could pose a problem, but even then, a simple button to center would be a much easier and user friendly workaround.
Either way, you won't be "laying down your controller" to calibrate.
@Gamer83 I started Horizon Forbidden West- soooo glad they added gyro aiming, cause I legit wasn't gonna buy on PS5 if it didn't. But they did! But I want to finish the first before going back to it, and I don't want to pick the first back up until SteamDeck releases, where I can play hybrid handheld with gyro (as opposed to just on the TV with gyro).
Also started some other games- Rune Factory 5 on Switch (better than expected) and Pokemon Legends Arceus (also better than expected), and been playing the new Mario Kart 8 DLC tracks, also started Assassin's Creed Ezio Collection, .hack//G.U. Last Recode and Persona 4 Arena Ultimax. Oh, and got a XIM Nexus controller which maps analog inputs and translates them to 1:1 mouse output, which is mapped to the gyroscope. End result? Every Xbox One and Series game playable with insanely high quality gyro aiming, and even PS4 games (not PS5 though, since Dualsense is locked down and can't be emulated by 3rd party controllers yet). That means God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn with gyro on PS5- I don't even need PC to get it! Call of Duty Vanguard on Series X with gyro! Which, that's especially cool since it's not sold on Steam, which is needed for mapping mouse gyro. That XIM Nexus suddenly made hundreds of games playable with gyro on console. Sure, many were already on Steam with mouse gyro, but many weren't. Plus with Gamepass, I'll actually play the games now that they have gyro aiming.
But Triangle Strategy, that game has me hooked. It's so good! I'd even rate it above Fire Emblem, and I'm a diehard FE fan. It has such a great story with an incredibly compelling world, with lots of lore and interesting characters. And the gameplay is just... it's excellent. They nailed it.
So many games to play. Not enough time. And more is on the way. Kirby, Switch Sports (I LOVED Wii Sports back in the day so I'm all in on this one), Mario Strikers, Splatoon 3, House of the Dead Remake, Advance Wars, Fire Emblem Warriors, Mario Rabbids, Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak, Bayonetta 3, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Live A Live, Zelda BotW 2, Pokémon Scarlet/Violet...
I'm just drunk on all these games. I think 2022 is genuinely the best year for video games I've ever experienced.
@Gamer83 Ya, 3D World is excellent. Ppl have just had open world fever for the last 5 years or so. Even this game, when pp found out it wasn't Odyssey, started expressing disappointment. Which, don't get me wrong, I like open games as much as the next guy, but it's not the only valid approach, and honestly, it's kinda overdone at this point anyways.
Kirby Forgotten Land is just a joy to play. There aren't as many games like that as you'd think- basically, just Kirby and Yoshi. But the last Kirby game was mid, and Yoshi's Crafted World wasn't anywhere near as good as Wooly World. So this game is very much welcome. I only hope they port Wooly World at some point. That game deserves a Switch release. It's the best Yoshi game since Yoshi's Island on SNES, and imho, it's actually much better.
I loved the demo, and have been on board with this game from the first time I saw it.
I'm not historically a big Kirby fan (though I did enjoy Planet Robobot and some of the weird spin offs like Rainbow Curse), but Forgotten Land looks like the game to change that.
Yet more evidence that any game can run on Switch, it's just a matter of taking the time to optimize it for the system.
Of course, there's no guarantee this will be a good port. But the fact they're trying, that alone speaks volumes. And if it doesn't pan out, Steam Deck to the rescue.
But I hope it turns out well. I'd definitely prefer to play this on Switch Lite and OLED if I can.
There's several high quality racing games on Switch (Burnout Paradise, Need For Speed, Cruis'n Blast, Asphalt, etc) that I have little patience for games with crap graphics like this.
Not that graphics are everything to me. I enjoy Pokémon Arceus Legends, for example and the graphics don't bother me one bit. Bur that's an open world game from a dev known to be less skilled. Racing games should be the best looking games on the system. If you can't make a decent looking racing game on Switch, I'm sorry, but I'm just not interested.
I've started Horizon Forbidden West (PS5), Elden Ring (Steam) and Guardians of the Galaxy (Series X) but, I'm too busy with Switch games to play any of them this weekend.
I was worried the game would be overlooked despite being notably better than either Octopath Traveler or Bravely Default 2, but it seems it's well on its way to cross 1m sold in the next month or two.
And hey, if it's too compromised, I'll just play it on Steam Deck. But it they actually manage to get this game in a decent state, I'll gladly play on Switch.
Monster Hunter Rise is split into Village Quests and Hub Quests. The Village Quests are only playable solo, offline. The Hub Quests are designed for multi-player but can also be played solo, offline.
Multi-player makes the Hub Quests easier, but it's not required. However, you'll probably want to send a join request any time you're playing a Rampage Quest and let the super good Japanese players come help you. Just be sure to thank them with a thumbs up after the hunt.
This is why I don't like the side effects of Digital Foundry. While technical analysis is valuable, they can also nitpick any game and make it seem disappointing, when in reality it's a very high quality Switch release.
It looks nearly indistinguishable from the PS4/X1 release, is very sharp in both handheld and docked, and has a solid framerate. I'm very happy with this game.
@DreamlandGem It's even better because the game is so incredibly good! You should see the JP one though. Includes the 4 disc soundtrack, scales of Conviction replica and one-way see through Deck of cards (this one has normal deck of cards, model dice, folded poster and steelbook)
I always seem to enjoy collector editions more when it's a game I'm downright crazy about.
I love their Persona spinoffs. To date, Persona 4 Dancing is the only game I've ever platinumed. This seems to have the same kind of side story, so I'll definitely pick it up for the single player campaign. I own it on 360 but, I never bothered playing that version. On Switch I will.
While I am of the opinion GX is the best in the series, F-Zero X isn't far behind. In fact, I spent more time with this game than any other in the series. It's the game that made me truly fall in love with F-Zero, to the point that, when GC originally released and I got one, and I'd heard it had a new F-Zero GX, my first game purchase was automatically that.
F-Zero X is a stone cold classic. It's not nearly as brutal as GX, and the audio obviously isn't as high quality, or the graphics, but the gameplay is as fun as ever.
Man I wish Nintendo would remaster GX or give us a new entry. It's been far too long.
@sanderev FYI, it's not a full priced game with a season pass. It's a free game with a season pass.
So the Lite version is free, but obviously you don't get access to all the content. The "season pass" is the full paid version, for... I wanna say $49.99? I can't remember. Something like that. In any case, I just look at it as being a $50 game, with a limited free version if you're so inclined.
Triangle Strategy is so 🔥 I can hardly believe how good it is. It's absolutely blown me away- I wasn't expecting a timeless classic, masterpiece grade game... but that's what I got.
This looks interesting. It's by the devs of Monarch, Lost Dimension, Etrian Odyssey 1 and 2, and SMT Strange Journey. Nothing too exciting. But the Fire Emblem Awakening guy writing the scenario with Final Fantasy veterans also working on it... you can see the influence. The music is great (check the game's web page) and the story sounds similar to Triangle Strategy.
@nessisonett
I can comprehend it just fine. Sticks move left, sticks move right. Same as any other. They've worked for every other game I've ever played. Don't see how they'll be any different here.
I played Wipeout on Vita just fine, and that thing had analogs twice as small as joycon.
The Wall Block off access to a narrow passage with 3 units side by side (the middle unit can also be one square behind the side units). This prevents enemies from follow up attacks and back attacks. It's also a good strategy when being pinched from 2 directions. Keep your healer and ranged units safely in the middle with a wall of units a few squares out on each side.
NOTE: Certain units have skills which can effectively create a wall for you, such as the ice mage which creates a line of 3 ice blocks. This is a great alternative option to wall off enemies if you're being pinched and need to focus your troops on one side first.
Protect Your Back Whether you face away from a wall or place characters back to back, you always want to protect your back to avoid critical hits from the enemy.
Lock Ins Can Be Dangerous While it is possible to lock an enemy in place with units on all 4 sides of them, it leaves you extremely vulnerable to back attacks and squeeze attacks with follow ups. Use with caution
Over Extending Can Be Dangerous The lone man approach. Sending a single unit out into the midst of a number of enemies without any protection or backup can be a fatal mistake. You're left open to crits from the backside, squeeze attacks with follow ups, and you'll be the sole target of numerous enemies. Travel in at least pairs of 2.
Clusters Can Be Dangerous You don't want to over extend and lone man it, so you might be tempted to cluster your units together and move as a group. This too can be catastrophic. If a mage with an AoE attack gets in range, they can pummel 3 or 4 of your units in one fell swoop. So you don't want to over extend, but you also don't want to cluster.
Watch Turn Order The turn order is critical when making proper risk assessments. Know who moves when, and how long it would take for your healer to get in range if needed, or backup to arrive.
@UglyCasanova Feels very slow with very generic characters, bad voice acting and a ho hum story that didn't have me the least intrigued. Oh well
Only the first 3 chapters are a bit slow as it sets the table for plot and story. One or two voice actors are meh but the rest are actually pretty dang good. I really enjoy listening to everything voiced.
The characters are incredibly grounded and relatable, and the story is, no kidding, one of the most enthralling and addicting of any game I've played in years.
I'm about half way through the game, and I can already safely say this is my new favorite SRPG I've ever played, even topping Fire Emblem, and it may end up in my fave games of all time list. It's just so incredibly good. The strategy gameplay is top shelf, the characters and story are impressively good- waaaay better than I was expecting.
Chapters 1-3 set the stage, then chapter 4 is the inciting incident, and from there on, it pops off hard. I can't stop thinking about this game now. I'm that utterly infatuated with it.
I played the first demo and, I liked it. It was good. But being thrown into the middle of the story I had no connections to the characters.
Then I played the Prologue Demo which features Ch. 1-3, and while the story didn't ramp up in the early game, the battles were excellent and I was impressed with the characters and dialog. Very good stuff. Grounded and relatable.
Transferred save to full game, and BAM! Chapter 4 immediately throws you into the thick of it, and the story takes off. By Chapter 6 I was so invested in the story- the characters, their motivations, and the warring Kingdoms, I just couldn't put the game down.
Now I'm in Chapter 7 and I feel like I'm in Norzelia myself. I will die to protect my best friend, the Prince! We stand and fight! The choices are grueling- I genuinely wasn't sure if I would be able to convince my allies to defend him- they were set to hand him over to the Aesfrosti army. Vote barely passed 4-3. I was on the edge of my seat!
Now we're cornered, walled up in a mountain village, with the full might of the empire marching on us with the infamous General Avlora herself leading the charge. Ppl are dead. The realm is shattered. Nobody is coming to help us. But we will stand and fight! If I have to torch every house in the village to do it- I am prepared to make whatever sacrifice is necessary. The Prince must live!
Games like this are so incredibly rare. Oh my gosh, I gotta hurry up and finish typing this so I can make my stand against the Aesfrosti army. So, here's some more tips. Maybe they'll come in useful...
@iLikeUrAttitude It was near 8m on Switch when the Steam version released.
I'd like to believe it's almost reached a million on Steam by now so it should be near 9m.
The expansion will be huge though. Tons of ppl will be getting back into the game, and Rise base game will easily clear 10m overall, which isn't bad for a smaller budget MH released on 1/3 fewer platforms without the massive Witcher/Assassin's Creed/Final Fantasy crossover marketing.
Basically, what you see is what you get: a solid cart racer that's different than Mario Kart. I'm in.
At first it seemed kind of generic and slow, but more recent footage sold me on the game.
It's free, btw. The paid version just gives a bunch of extra content. Which, that's the version I opted for. Play-Asia also has a physical release in English for those so inclined.
Both are valid, and I'll enjoy it regardless of which particular approach the devs have chosen to take. For Kirby's first big 3D adventure, I'd say they nailed it.
I haven't played an SRPG that hit like that since Fire Emblem Awakening. It's sooo good. I was so utterly engrossed and addicted by the end of chapter 3 I've been literally counting down the days to release.
@twztid13 I own all and don't have any that drift, joycon included.
But the reports are online. A quick search reveals the Alps analog issue is just as big an issue, and unfortunately they are used by Xbox controllers (including $180 Elite controllers which is why there was such a fiasco about those breaking), PS5 controllers, Power A controllers and more
Switch: small analogs required for joycon simply aren't as rugged and reliable, resulting in excessive cases of drift
PS5: Alps analogs drift in as little as 400 hrs of use
Xbox: same Alps analogs, same drifting issues
PowerA: same Alps analogs, same drifting issues
Steamdeck: as of yet unknown. Only a small handful of reported cases on day one, which very well may be well within the normal proportion defective expected, but of course, we get sensationalized headlines over 3 Twitter posts without verification.
This isn't a Nintendo thing, or a PS thing, or an Xbox thing, or a Valve thing. It's industry wide and it's affecting controllers across the board. At least Nintendo offers free repairs for life. Not much more you can do when dealing with limitations of technology. The Alps analogs, on the other hand, shouldn't have a drifting problem. They're full sized. So that's just a Quality Control issue where they've failed to identify root cause.
I've never really been into Pokémon, until Arceus. That game was exactly what I've been needing.
And now, seeing these new games with much better graphics and textures (finally they're stepping up their game), and the fully open world, I'm all aboard.
I just hope we can still throw Pokeballs in some capacity to try and catch wild Pokémon. If it is all battles, at least ensure they're seamless without a separate loading screen.
The Pokémon in this game look much improved over Sword and Shield.
It may not be on the level of Zelda, but, coming from Gamefreak, this is a miracle. I don't understand how anyone can complain about this game's graphics in good faith.
@Raffles Ya. I don’t emulate much tbh, and really only mess with Dolphin and PPSSPP, since they’re so finely tuned and the games look good in HD. But retroarch is a nice option. I typically stay away from it just because it’s so obtuse, requiring BIOS cores and separate settings for each emulated core, but it’s an easy access option and that’s good. I’ll probably just install Dolphin and PPSSPP and add to Steam. Triangle Strategy has me itching to play Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together (One Vision mod)
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Re: Rumour: Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Remaster Supposedly Coming To Switch
@RendoFonzarelli
If you like the Zombies mode from Black Ops games, then you should look into Zombie Army 4, which releases April 26th on Switch with gyro aiming. And Rebellion makes the highest quality Switch ports.
Re: Rumour: Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Remaster Supposedly Coming To Switch
Ya, this needs to happen.
I like my Call of Duty single player campaigns, and have been waiting for them to drop some on Switch.
Modern Warfare Remastered is a perfect candidate. It's like Assassin's Creed Ezio Collection- it just makes sense.
Just include gyro aiming, that's a must.
Re: Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Footage Showcases Deluxe Edition Content
I love it.
Such stylish armor
Re: Yes, The House Of The Dead: Remake Does Have Gyro, And It's Getting A 'Cowboy Mode'
@Moistnado
You shouldn't need to "lay flat and recalibrate" because joycon have analogs. Using Gyro in combination with analogs negates any drift issues as the analog movement "resets" the cursor where it needs to be each time.
Wiimote didn't have an analog so that was why it needed recalibration for gyro. That's no longer an issue for us today.
Now.
IF by some chance they disable the analogs while using Gyro, then yes, it could pose a problem, but even then, a simple button to center would be a much easier and user friendly workaround.
Either way, you won't be "laying down your controller" to calibrate.
Re: Review: Kirby And The Forgotten Land - A Breezy Delight With Mario-Level Invention
@Gamer83
I started Horizon Forbidden West- soooo glad they added gyro aiming, cause I legit wasn't gonna buy on PS5 if it didn't. But they did! But I want to finish the first before going back to it, and I don't want to pick the first back up until SteamDeck releases, where I can play hybrid handheld with gyro (as opposed to just on the TV with gyro).
Also started some other games- Rune Factory 5 on Switch (better than expected) and Pokemon Legends Arceus (also better than expected), and been playing the new Mario Kart 8 DLC tracks, also started Assassin's Creed Ezio Collection, .hack//G.U. Last Recode and Persona 4 Arena Ultimax. Oh, and got a XIM Nexus controller which maps analog inputs and translates them to 1:1 mouse output, which is mapped to the gyroscope. End result? Every Xbox One and Series game playable with insanely high quality gyro aiming, and even PS4 games (not PS5 though, since Dualsense is locked down and can't be emulated by 3rd party controllers yet). That means God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn with gyro on PS5- I don't even need PC to get it! Call of Duty Vanguard on Series X with gyro! Which, that's especially cool since it's not sold on Steam, which is needed for mapping mouse gyro. That XIM Nexus suddenly made hundreds of games playable with gyro on console. Sure, many were already on Steam with mouse gyro, but many weren't. Plus with Gamepass, I'll actually play the games now that they have gyro aiming.
But Triangle Strategy, that game has me hooked. It's so good! I'd even rate it above Fire Emblem, and I'm a diehard FE fan. It has such a great story with an incredibly compelling world, with lots of lore and interesting characters. And the gameplay is just... it's excellent. They nailed it.
So many games to play. Not enough time. And more is on the way. Kirby, Switch Sports (I LOVED Wii Sports back in the day so I'm all in on this one), Mario Strikers, Splatoon 3, House of the Dead Remake, Advance Wars, Fire Emblem Warriors, Mario Rabbids, Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak, Bayonetta 3, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Live A Live, Zelda BotW 2, Pokémon Scarlet/Violet...
I'm just drunk on all these games. I think 2022 is genuinely the best year for video games I've ever experienced.
Re: Review: Kirby And The Forgotten Land - A Breezy Delight With Mario-Level Invention
@Gamer83
Ya, 3D World is excellent. Ppl have just had open world fever for the last 5 years or so. Even this game, when pp found out it wasn't Odyssey, started expressing disappointment. Which, don't get me wrong, I like open games as much as the next guy, but it's not the only valid approach, and honestly, it's kinda overdone at this point anyways.
Kirby Forgotten Land is just a joy to play. There aren't as many games like that as you'd think- basically, just Kirby and Yoshi. But the last Kirby game was mid, and Yoshi's Crafted World wasn't anywhere near as good as Wooly World. So this game is very much welcome. I only hope they port Wooly World at some point. That game deserves a Switch release. It's the best Yoshi game since Yoshi's Island on SNES, and imho, it's actually much better.
Re: Review: Kirby And The Forgotten Land - A Breezy Delight With Mario-Level Invention
Another banger.
I loved the demo, and have been on board with this game from the first time I saw it.
I'm not historically a big Kirby fan (though I did enjoy Planet Robobot and some of the weird spin offs like Rainbow Curse), but Forgotten Land looks like the game to change that.
Re: Next Witcher Game Confirmed To Be In Development, Using Unreal Engine 5
By the time this releases, Switch 2 will be our current gen hybrid handheld.
I look forward to it!
Re: Yes, Hogwarts Legacy Really Is Coming To The Nintendo Switch
Yet more evidence that any game can run on Switch, it's just a matter of taking the time to optimize it for the system.
Of course, there's no guarantee this will be a good port. But the fact they're trying, that alone speaks volumes. And if it doesn't pan out, Steam Deck to the rescue.
But I hope it turns out well. I'd definitely prefer to play this on Switch Lite and OLED if I can.
Re: Review: WRC 10 The Official Game - Lots Of Rallying If You Can Handle The Visuals
There's several high quality racing games on Switch (Burnout Paradise, Need For Speed, Cruis'n Blast, Asphalt, etc) that I have little patience for games with crap graphics like this.
Not that graphics are everything to me. I enjoy Pokémon Arceus Legends, for example and the graphics don't bother me one bit. Bur that's an open world game from a dev known to be less skilled. Racing games should be the best looking games on the system. If you can't make a decent looking racing game on Switch, I'm sorry, but I'm just not interested.
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 19th)
I've started Horizon Forbidden West (PS5), Elden Ring (Steam) and Guardians of the Galaxy (Series X) but, I'm too busy with Switch games to play any of them this weekend.
Re: Triangle Strategy Has Sold 800,000 Copies In Just Two Weeks
@Fizza
I am indeed.
I was worried the game would be overlooked despite being notably better than either Octopath Traveler or Bravely Default 2, but it seems it's well on its way to cross 1m sold in the next month or two.
So good to see!
Re: Hogwarts Legacy Is Apparently Coming To Nintendo Switch
Wow. That's legit!
And hey, if it's too compromised, I'll just play it on Steam Deck. But it they actually manage to get this game in a decent state, I'll gladly play on Switch.
Re: Random: One Monster Hunter Fan Really Likes Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto's Clothes
That's what fashion hunting does to you after 2,000 hours 😀
Re: Review: Gal*Gun: Double Peace - One To Avoid Playing On Public Transport
@Ralizah
I kinda liked the first because of the gyro, but I was extremely disappointed when I got the sequel and it didn't have it.
Now I'm just kinda like... not interested if this game doesn't have gyro. Thats what made it fun.
Re: Capcom Releasing Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Diorama Set (Japan)
Oh man, this looks so awesome!
But I really don't need another Sunbreak download code. Already preordered it and plan to get the collector edition.
But it's so cool...
Re: Capcom Unveils Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Collector's Edition, Pre-Orders Open "Soon" (North America)
@blindsquarel
Single player.
Monster Hunter Rise is split into Village Quests and Hub Quests. The Village Quests are only playable solo, offline. The Hub Quests are designed for multi-player but can also be played solo, offline.
Multi-player makes the Hub Quests easier, but it's not required. However, you'll probably want to send a join request any time you're playing a Rampage Quest and let the super good Japanese players come help you. Just be sure to thank them with a thumbs up after the hunt.
Re: Digital Foundry Takes A Sneaky Look At Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection On Switch
This is why I don't like the side effects of Digital Foundry. While technical analysis is valuable, they can also nitpick any game and make it seem disappointing, when in reality it's a very high quality Switch release.
It looks nearly indistinguishable from the PS4/X1 release, is very sharp in both handheld and docked, and has a solid framerate. I'm very happy with this game.
Re: Triangle Strategy Gets A My Nintendo Pin Set That Isn't Triangular
@DreamlandGem
It's even better because the game is so incredibly good! You should see the JP one though. Includes the 4 disc soundtrack, scales of Conviction replica and one-way see through Deck of cards (this one has normal deck of cards, model dice, folded poster and steelbook)
I always seem to enjoy collector editions more when it's a game I'm downright crazy about.
Re: Review: Persona 4 Arena Ultimax - Not The Persona You're Looking For, But Still A Fine Fighter
I'm all for it.
I love their Persona spinoffs. To date, Persona 4 Dancing is the only game I've ever platinumed. This seems to have the same kind of side story, so I'll definitely pick it up for the single player campaign. I own it on 360 but, I never bothered playing that version. On Switch I will.
Re: Triangle Strategy Gets A My Nintendo Pin Set That Isn't Triangular
I'm not really into pins, but I LOVE this game to death.
I imported the collector edition from the UK. That steelbook case... muah! 💋
Re: Review: F-Zero X - The Best The Series Has To Offer
While I am of the opinion GX is the best in the series, F-Zero X isn't far behind. In fact, I spent more time with this game than any other in the series. It's the game that made me truly fall in love with F-Zero, to the point that, when GC originally released and I got one, and I'd heard it had a new F-Zero GX, my first game purchase was automatically that.
F-Zero X is a stone cold classic. It's not nearly as brutal as GX, and the audio obviously isn't as high quality, or the graphics, but the gameplay is as fun as ever.
Man I wish Nintendo would remaster GX or give us a new entry. It's been far too long.
Re: Review: Chocobo GP - A Surprising Mario Kart 8 Alternative For Final Fantasy Fans
@sanderev
FYI, it's not a full priced game with a season pass. It's a free game with a season pass.
So the Lite version is free, but obviously you don't get access to all the content. The "season pass" is the full paid version, for... I wanna say $49.99? I can't remember. Something like that. In any case, I just look at it as being a $50 game, with a limited free version if you're so inclined.
Re: Square Enix Unveils The DioField Chronicle, A Brand New Strategy RPG Coming To Switch In 2022
Triangle Strategy is so 🔥 I can hardly believe how good it is. It's absolutely blown me away- I wasn't expecting a timeless classic, masterpiece grade game... but that's what I got.
This looks interesting. It's by the devs of Monarch, Lost Dimension, Etrian Odyssey 1 and 2, and SMT Strange Journey. Nothing too exciting. But the Fire Emblem Awakening guy writing the scenario with Final Fantasy veterans also working on it... you can see the influence. The music is great (check the game's web page) and the story sounds similar to Triangle Strategy.
I have high hopes for this one.
Re: "Audacious" Zombie Army 4: Dead War Switch Port Has Been A "Nightmare" For Rebellion
Rebellion is amazing.
Sniper Elite 4 is one of THE best Switch ports I've ever played.
Re: F-Zero X Joins Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack Later This Week
@nessisonett
I can comprehend it just fine. Sticks move left, sticks move right. Same as any other. They've worked for every other game I've ever played. Don't see how they'll be any different here.
I played Wipeout on Vita just fine, and that thing had analogs twice as small as joycon.
Re: F-Zero X Joins Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack Later This Week
I wanted this in 3D on 3DS so badly for so many years. It would have been a perfect fit.
Ah well. I'll take it in HD on Switch. Closest thing to GX or a new entry we'll ever get.
Re: Nintendo Provides Ten Useful Tips For Triangle Strategy
JAXON'S TIPS
The Wall
Block off access to a narrow passage with 3 units side by side (the middle unit can also be one square behind the side units). This prevents enemies from follow up attacks and back attacks. It's also a good strategy when being pinched from 2 directions. Keep your healer and ranged units safely in the middle with a wall of units a few squares out on each side.
NOTE: Certain units have skills which can effectively create a wall for you, such as the ice mage which creates a line of 3 ice blocks. This is a great alternative option to wall off enemies if you're being pinched and need to focus your troops on one side first.
Protect Your Back
Whether you face away from a wall or place characters back to back, you always want to protect your back to avoid critical hits from the enemy.
Lock Ins Can Be Dangerous
While it is possible to lock an enemy in place with units on all 4 sides of them, it leaves you extremely vulnerable to back attacks and squeeze attacks with follow ups. Use with caution
Over Extending Can Be Dangerous
The lone man approach. Sending a single unit out into the midst of a number of enemies without any protection or backup can be a fatal mistake. You're left open to crits from the backside, squeeze attacks with follow ups, and you'll be the sole target of numerous enemies. Travel in at least pairs of 2.
Clusters Can Be Dangerous
You don't want to over extend and lone man it, so you might be tempted to cluster your units together and move as a group. This too can be catastrophic. If a mage with an AoE attack gets in range, they can pummel 3 or 4 of your units in one fell swoop. So you don't want to over extend, but you also don't want to cluster.
Watch Turn Order
The turn order is critical when making proper risk assessments. Know who moves when, and how long it would take for your healer to get in range if needed, or backup to arrive.
@UglyCasanova
Feels very slow with very generic characters, bad voice acting and a ho hum story that didn't have me the least intrigued. Oh well
Only the first 3 chapters are a bit slow as it sets the table for plot and story. One or two voice actors are meh but the rest are actually pretty dang good. I really enjoy listening to everything voiced.
The characters are incredibly grounded and relatable, and the story is, no kidding, one of the most enthralling and addicting of any game I've played in years.
I'm about half way through the game, and I can already safely say this is my new favorite SRPG I've ever played, even topping Fire Emblem, and it may end up in my fave games of all time list. It's just so incredibly good. The strategy gameplay is top shelf, the characters and story are impressively good- waaaay better than I was expecting.
Chapters 1-3 set the stage, then chapter 4 is the inciting incident, and from there on, it pops off hard. I can't stop thinking about this game now. I'm that utterly infatuated with it.
Re: Nintendo Provides Ten Useful Tips For Triangle Strategy
I am SO...DESPERATELY... IN LOVE WITH THIS GAME.
I played the first demo and, I liked it. It was good. But being thrown into the middle of the story I had no connections to the characters.
Then I played the Prologue Demo which features Ch. 1-3, and while the story didn't ramp up in the early game, the battles were excellent and I was impressed with the characters and dialog. Very good stuff. Grounded and relatable.
Transferred save to full game, and BAM! Chapter 4 immediately throws you into the thick of it, and the story takes off. By Chapter 6 I was so invested in the story- the characters, their motivations, and the warring Kingdoms, I just couldn't put the game down.
Now I'm in Chapter 7 and I feel like I'm in Norzelia myself. I will die to protect my best friend, the Prince! We stand and fight! The choices are grueling- I genuinely wasn't sure if I would be able to convince my allies to defend him- they were set to hand him over to the Aesfrosti army. Vote barely passed 4-3. I was on the edge of my seat!
Now we're cornered, walled up in a mountain village, with the full might of the empire marching on us with the infamous General Avlora herself leading the charge. Ppl are dead. The realm is shattered. Nobody is coming to help us. But we will stand and fight! If I have to torch every house in the village to do it- I am prepared to make whatever sacrifice is necessary. The Prince must live!
Games like this are so incredibly rare. Oh my gosh, I gotta hurry up and finish typing this so I can make my stand against the Aesfrosti army. So, here's some more tips. Maybe they'll come in useful...
Re: Nintendo Switch Online Members Can Try 'Monster Hunter Rise' For Free
@iLikeUrAttitude
It was near 8m on Switch when the Steam version released.
I'd like to believe it's almost reached a million on Steam by now so it should be near 9m.
The expansion will be huge though. Tons of ppl will be getting back into the game, and Rise base game will easily clear 10m overall, which isn't bad for a smaller budget MH released on 1/3 fewer platforms without the massive Witcher/Assassin's Creed/Final Fantasy crossover marketing.
Re: Switch Online's "Missions & Rewards" Adds More Super Mario Odyssey Icons
I'm loving this.
Such a great idea and adds more personalization.
Re: Nintendo 64 Platformer 'Glover' Returns, Just Not On Switch
Not sure how many "Glover fans" there are.
But if that's you, this is your time, Glover fan!
Re: Monster Hunter Digital Event Takes Place Next Week
Finally...
Here we go!
Re: Video: YouTuber's Ultimate Switch OLED Test "Finally" Delivers Burn-In After 3,600 Hours
@Rambler
Exactly. Rtings did tests on LG OLED TVs and also came to about 4,000 hrs before burn in was noticed.
This is right in line with that.
Re: AM2R Creator Isn't A Fan Of Metroid Dread's E.M.M.I. Encounters
Why is their opinion being put on a pedestal as if it's more important then anyone else's?
I loved the Emmi encounters. They added tension, they were brief and didn't overstay their welcome, and provided the Dread from the game's name sake.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Chocobo GP
Basically, what you see is what you get: a solid cart racer that's different than Mario Kart. I'm in.
At first it seemed kind of generic and slow, but more recent footage sold me on the game.
It's free, btw. The paid version just gives a bunch of extra content. Which, that's the version I opted for. Play-Asia also has a physical release in English for those so inclined.
Re: PSA: You Might Have To Clear Up Some Space To Play Persona 4 Arena Ultimax On Switch
That's not that big.
I've got tons of Switch games in the 25-35 GB range.
Now that's big.
15 GB is average.
Re: The House Of The Dead: Remake Is Alive, Gets Switch Release Date
Huh...
If there's gyro aiming then ya, I'm on it.
Re: Review: Chocobo GP - A Surprising Mario Kart 8 Alternative For Final Fantasy Fans
I grabbed the full release. Heard the racing was actually quality, and that's make or break for any cart racer.
It'll be a nice change of pace from Mario Kart. Though with new DLC releasing, we're eating good for cart racers.
Re: Review: Triangle Strategy - Square Enix Plots A Total Tactical Triumph
GiveItToMe GiveItToMe GiveItToMe NOW!!!
Re: Hands On: Kirby And The Forgotten Land: More 'Super Mario 3D World' Than 'Mario Odyssey'
I like open world, Odyssey style.
I also like stages, 3D World style.
Both are valid, and I'll enjoy it regardless of which particular approach the devs have chosen to take. For Kirby's first big 3D adventure, I'd say they nailed it.
Re: Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Twitter Account Teases New Monster Variants
Can't wait for this.
Come on with it!
Re: The First Review For Triangle Strategy Is Now In
Prologue Demo was straight 🔥 🔥 🔥
I haven't played an SRPG that hit like that since Fire Emblem Awakening. It's sooo good. I was so utterly engrossed and addicted by the end of chapter 3 I've been literally counting down the days to release.
It's all I can think about!
Re: Don't Panic, Valve Has Already Resolved Steam Deck's Supposed Switch-Like "Drift" Issues
I suspected deadzone for this, since it was only right analogs being affected.
Right analogs typically have smaller deadzones. If it's too small for the distribution of errors after snapback this can happen.
Good they got this sorted.
Re: Random: Uh Oh, It Looks Like Steam Deck And Switch Might Have One Thing In Common
@twztid13
I own all and don't have any that drift, joycon included.
But the reports are online. A quick search reveals the Alps analog issue is just as big an issue, and unfortunately they are used by Xbox controllers (including $180 Elite controllers which is why there was such a fiasco about those breaking), PS5 controllers, Power A controllers and more
https://www.ifixit.com/News/48944/heres-why-ps5-joysticks-drift-and-why-theyll-only-get-worse
Re: Random: Uh Oh, It Looks Like Steam Deck And Switch Might Have One Thing In Common
News flash: all console controllers drift.
Switch: small analogs required for joycon simply aren't as rugged and reliable, resulting in excessive cases of drift
PS5: Alps analogs drift in as little as 400 hrs of use
Xbox: same Alps analogs, same drifting issues
PowerA: same Alps analogs, same drifting issues
Steamdeck: as of yet unknown. Only a small handful of reported cases on day one, which very well may be well within the normal proportion defective expected, but of course, we get sensationalized headlines over 3 Twitter posts without verification.
This isn't a Nintendo thing, or a PS thing, or an Xbox thing, or a Valve thing. It's industry wide and it's affecting controllers across the board. At least Nintendo offers free repairs for life. Not much more you can do when dealing with limitations of technology. The Alps analogs, on the other hand, shouldn't have a drifting problem. They're full sized. So that's just a Quality Control issue where they've failed to identify root cause.
Re: Poll: Are You Excited About Pokémon Scarlet And Pokémon Violet?
Heck yes.
I've never really been into Pokémon, until Arceus. That game was exactly what I've been needing.
And now, seeing these new games with much better graphics and textures (finally they're stepping up their game), and the fully open world, I'm all aboard.
I just hope we can still throw Pokeballs in some capacity to try and catch wild Pokémon. If it is all battles, at least ensure they're seamless without a separate loading screen.
Re: Gallery: Here's A Look At The New Open World In Pokémon Scarlet And Violet
The Pokémon in this game look much improved over Sword and Shield.
It may not be on the level of Zelda, but, coming from Gamefreak, this is a miracle. I don't understand how anyone can complain about this game's graphics in good faith.
Re: Rockstar's GTA Trilogy Is Getting "New Patches" Next Week
This is actually a massive improvement.
Framerate seems pretty much consistent and locked now. That alone is a major win.
Re: Round Up: The Reviews Of Valve's Steam Deck Are In - What's It Like Compared To Switch?
@Raffles
Ya. I don’t emulate much tbh, and really only mess with Dolphin and PPSSPP, since they’re so finely tuned and the games look good in HD. But retroarch is a nice option. I typically stay away from it just because it’s so obtuse, requiring BIOS cores and separate settings for each emulated core, but it’s an easy access option and that’s good. I’ll probably just install Dolphin and PPSSPP and add to Steam. Triangle Strategy has me itching to play Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together (One Vision mod)