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@Bizzyb

I have it set up for auto back up, but having to pay for the ability is still insulting to me.

Paying for cloud backups, thats fine, But Nintendo not allowing physical backups for saves is absurd. Especially considering the console is highly capable of being damaged or lost since the Switch is so mobile. 🤷‍♂️

Ugh, that tweet reminds me that the only way to backup saves on Switch is to subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online or whatever its called.

I often forget I'm subscribed so I can backup my saves, because otherwise the service is pretty much useless.

I find it crazy that a game where you go out an about, likely in crowded places at some points, made the most money during 2020. The year with a worldwide pandemic, where people are encouraged to avoid going places as much as possible and avoid others as much as possible.

Aha! So its Pokémon Go players that are spreading Covid 19 everywhere! Thanks a lot!

Disclaimer - I shouldn't have to say that last comment was sarcasm, but...that last comment was sarcasm.

I already own it on PS4, but I'll pick it up on Switch when it gets a deep discount like I did with 2 & 3.

@Coxula

I thoroughly enjoyed what I had played of it so far. Havent played it since the first month it released on Switch though.

I'll have to check if it has co-op, it'll be perfect for my brother and I.

If memory serves me right, I was probably a few hours into it. The last I recall, I made it to what seemed like a small Gothic city with an introduction to vampire enemies.

What I liked about this area was that it introduce a bit of verticality to the game. Wall hopping to higher ledges was fun, albeit it underused. Just another reason why I enjoy the isometric Tomb Raider games so much.
Its something I really want to see utilized more in Diablo style games.

@WhoaManWtF

I do love Diablo 3, but I've played it too much. I haven't really touched Torchlight 2 yet.

I also need to start or finish Titan Quest and Victor Vran.

@Anguspuss

Yeah, didnt the original devs go under after releasing Hob?

@LEGEND_MARIOID

I believe so. I read a couple reviews stating you can still see or feel the F2P design mentality of the game despite the last minute change of direction the development took.

Oh well, I still haven't played my copy of Torchlight 2, so I'm good for a while. I'll pick this up on a deep discount later.

I'm getting it on PS4, but also renting the Switch version from GameFly. If the Switch version performs well, ill probably keep that one too so I have a copy to play on the go.

Since this game takes advantage of Ubisofts new Ubisoft Connect feature and has cross save game files, I can play it on my PS4 at home and Switch on the go.

If its made by Airship Syndicate, I am interested. I love their games and the work they did on Darksiders before THQ and Vigil's demise.

As for the setting, I have always enjoyed the art direction and animations of LOL, never cared for MOBA'S, but I'm down for learning about the setting. Besides, anything to do with seaside towns and ports and any pirate type vibe I am down for. Its always a Pirates life for me.

I'll never support game streaming this way.

If Nintendo adds a streaming service akin to XCloud/PSNow/Stadia, I'd be tempted to try it out if reasonably priced.

I have XCloud since its now included with GamePass, which I have for another year or two because of the $1 upgrade deal from around a year ago. I honestly rarely use it, but it works surprisingly well on my internet service. I get download speeds over 100mb/s but horrible upload speeds with Xfinity.

I signed up for the free Stadia trial just to try the Immortals Phoenix Rising demo, and it worked just as well, and I enjoyed the game.

Streaming has its pros and cons, but as long as its only an additional option, I'm ok. I never want an all streaming future of games.

The biggest benefit of a Netflix of gaming on any platform is the ability to play games one would otherwise ignore. I know for certain I've played games on GamePass I never would have taken a chance on otherwise. Not only that, but the service acts as a great way to demo a game before you decide to purchase it. I've sorely missed game demos, so thats a big plus for me.

I've used GamePass to demo some great games I ended up buying on Switch.

I'm not a fan of streaming games, even though my limited experiences trying some have been mostly good.

However, there is zero chance I support streaming outside of a Netflix style subscription like Xcloud or PSNow.

Ok, never heard of this until now, but that trailer has me mostly sold. This looks really unique, i just need to see more gameplay, and I'm good.

Id be ok if Nintendo had some kind of streaming service akin to Xcloud and PSNow, even though its not a service I'm really interested in.

But paying full price to be able to stream a game that isn't tied to a service that is in it for the long haul is not appealing at all.

@dazzleshell

I would love a new Mario + Rabbids game!

@JuiceMan_V

As it has with any sequel as well. Im just not going to support Iga or his studio anymore.

@dres

I admit, Stadia worked well for for my first time trying it. I could never go along with a streaming service if I had to outright buy the games though.

Xbox's streaming option I could tolerate as a 3rd choice, even though I'm not fond of games being rotated out so quickly.

If Nintendo would just put out the option of a high end Switch Pro, I'd be all over it. I highly doubt they would ever put out a Switch thats even on par with a PS4/XB1, but I can dream. I wouldn't even care about the battery life, because I'd just carry the charger with me on with a large battery pack.

I should point out, Immortals Phoenix Rising takes advantage of Ubisoft's new UPlay rebranding to Ubisoft Connect.

So Immortals will take advantage of cross platform saves.

Of course this would mean buying two copies of the game.

Still, being able to play at home on a PC/PS4/XB1, and then pick up right where you left off on the Switch while out of town or what have you is a really nice thing to have.

@Ninjalaislit

Yeah, it really doesn't have the heart of Zelda anymore. I'd be fine with it being an open world game as I generally enjoy those games quite a bit. But I still need the story and the linear quest lines. I want the exploration of the world to be by choice, not necessity. Which I always choose to do, but BotW lacks focus for sure.

@Kynwal

I hope Immortals on Switch is good as well. I want to play it there, but if it performs poorly, then I'll get it on PS4.

Considering how good Assassins Creed Black Flag is on Switch, I am hopeful.

@Kynwal

Boy do the BotW fans always get defensive with any mention of the weapon durability system being a bad design choice. 🤷‍♂️

I have no desire to finish BotW for the same reason, plus lack of story, dungeons, excessive rain ruining the climbing, etc.

The thing is, I'm not bad at the combat, but thats an irrelevant point. It doesn't matter if someone is good or bad, the weapons still break after the same amount of use, and I grew tired of fiddling with the weapon select quick menu every few minutes of heavy fighting.

BotW is highly overrated.

I played the Imortals demo on Stadia last night, and its a lot of fun. Is it a masterpiece, or best game ever made...no. Is it fun, does it look and play good...a resounding yes so far.

Thats all I need. BotW fans can keep their precious game, I'll play something else. Now I hope BotW 2 fixes my issues, but if it doesn't, Oh well. I still have a ton of fun Zelda games to go back and play instead.

Well, 100% handheld is lower than I expected. I guess I'm in that low 7%

I haven't seen this guys name mentioned in ages. I didnt know he was still relevant to the games industry. If he ever was.

I'll admit, I dont know if I ever docked my Switch even once, possibly the day I bought it, but I cant remember. Regardless, yeah I play it in handheld mode exclusively. That doesn't mean I don't appreciate the functionality of the Switch, and I genuinely want it to stay that way.

@Yanina

Unpopular opinion, almost to the point it can get me killed, but BotW is not that great, and IMO, highly overrated. This is coming from a guy who enjoys exploring open world games more than playing their story campaigns. Not like BotW had one worth caring about anyway.

I was excited until I read this was streamed from a PC build.

FYI: Google Stadia has a demo for the game. I just signed up for a free month trial via the Android app to test it for myself.

I'm really looking forward to playing this, I just hope the Switch version plays well and looks decent. If it pulls of performance similar to BotW in the end, I'll be playing this on Switch.

@DTfeartheBEARD

I'll add a few more.

Nine Parchments (though its not amazing)
Torchlight 2
Victor Vran
Titan Quest
Torchlight 3 (out tomorrow, but I dont know how good it is)

All will scratch that Diablo itch. Nine Parchments less so though.

Snipper Clips
Luigi's Mansion 3

Warframe, although it will require an internet connection.

@tourjeff

Yeah, I don't know if Arkham Knight would run and look good enough on Switch, but the rest of the games would perform fine. The Wii U handled some fine.

@Dm9982

I am, though admittedly old school metal. Played in a few bands myself, I'm extremely rusty now. Miss my long hair days.

I have seen him, and I do like his covers. MMX is perfect for that. Storm Eagle's track is easily my favorite. Armored Armadillo, I farmed that stage to fill my energy tanks so much I dont think I ever want to play it again. Ha

@Dm9982

No doubt, I spent hours in front of my TV just listening to the tracks on those games via the menus. Another thing I miss about old school games.

Never was into FF, but I did play and love FF Mystic Quest, and I love the soundtrack.

@Dm9982

My proudest gaming moment of my youth was beating Mega Man X. I was able to get to the final stage of Sigma numerous other times, but never beat him again.

Thankfully I had my brothers watching for proof. Ha

My biggest gaming fail...Super Mario World Special Zone 2: Tubular.

https://youtu.be/iC_29UvPP7k

My brothers and I had been trying for weeks to best the level. One day, after taking turns for hours, I was able to make it the the final platform with a bit of cheating by cape flying above the level as far as I could before being forced to use the balloon mechanic on Mario.

When I touched down on the platform, final checkpoint flag in sight only inches away, I put the controller down to calm my nerves as we cheered.

A few moments later, I picked up the controller and...pressed the wrong direction, plummeting Mario to his doom and finally breaking our spirits. D'oh! 🤦‍♂️

Don't think we ever tried again after that. 🤣

@Supadav03

I own it on Switch, PS4, XB1, and PC. Pretty sure PC I got for free somehow, and XB1 dirt cheap.

Anyway, the furthest I've made it in the game is completing White Orchard and slaying the Griffin. One day...one day I may finish or at least halfway finish the Witcher 3. 🤪

@Dm9982

Oh, I dont think I ever beat Contra. I wasn't much of a gamer in the NES days, I didnt get hooked until the SNES. In fact, I may have played Contra without the infamous cheat code. Which explains why I never beat it. Ha

One day I plan on trying TMNT again, I never was able to get much further than the underwater electric seaweed/bomb maze. I'd usually die shortly after completing that nightmare level.

Ah, I miss the good old days when games had cheats like these. I wonder if Achievements and Trophies weren't a big thing in games now, that we'd see more of these in games.

Oh, well they'd probably be turned into micritransactions if they did, kinda like unlocking cosmetics has. 🙄

@Dm9982

Cool, thanks for the update.

The review I watched mentioned it not being a roguelike which is a plus for me. Though I believe you can lose all or most of your earned currency on death.

Gun-chucks? Ok, interest level rising. Ha

@Dm9982

Thanks, no rush, but I appreciate it.

I believe the framerate issue mentioned progressed the more you played. Hopefully something that can be patched quickly.

Yeah, the $30 price is what gave me pause. Not that it can't be a good value at that price, but these Metroidvania's have been hit or miss lately.

Speaking of which, I think that may have been a other criticism. The game may be more linear than the typical Metroidvania. Not a deal breaker, but something to note.

Thanks again, really appreciate it! 👍

@Dm9982

Thanks for the info!

I had seen a few, none from places I usually go for reviews, but I found it odd its been out a few days and Metacritic only has 3 reviews and last I checked no user reviews. (I only use Metacritic as an easier way to read reviews by following the links to the reviews)

I've had my eye on it for quite a while. I watched a review on YouTube, I think it was from SwitchUp, and it seems decent, but it had a few issues. The only one that worries me was the framerate. So I'm watching for more reviews and news of a patch.

Did you get it on Switch, or on something else?

Well thats disappointing.

I'm hoping NL reviews Forgone soon, there is a surprising lack of reviews for it, and I'm really interested in it.

I still can't parry the stupid laser with even a 50% success rate. Ugh

@The-Chosen-one

Yeah, I miss the days of game demos.

Its the reason I still use GameFly.

Games Industry...take note, surprise announcements with the wording, available later today, accompanying said announcement, we need this more often. Please!

I bought Ori digitally on Switch, I'll buy the sequel as well, but im also getting that collectors edition. Its gorgeous, and the first collectors edition I've seen in ages that looks justified.

Geez Ubisoft, thanks for keeping your giant annoying timer on screen while revealing gameplay. 🤦‍♂️

This oops interesting, but I dont think I'll be bothering with this on Switch. I'm not having good feelings of how it will perform.

However, if the Switch version looks and plays this well I will reconsider.

I remember Suler Mario 2 being pretty darn difficult at times. I did beat it back when All Stars first released, and it was a lot of fun. I'll probably give them all a proper replay, in order.

@UmbreonsPapa

I was recently tempted to pick up MK11 myself, just for the story, I dont really enjoy fighting games like I did back in the days of MK 1-3.

That said, I thought I read about poor performance on the Switch version.

I have no desire for a TV only Switch, I use my Switch exclusively as a handheld. If the rumored Switch Pro ends up being something along the lines of a TV only Switch, I will be severely disappointed.

@rockodoodle

I honestly didn't play it long enough to find out what else they did. I just didn't like the few levels I played due to having to literally rotate my gamepad 180⁰ and play on occasion.

@Not_Soos

Really? I didn't know that. I never went back to Legends after the game required me to literally rotate my WiiU game pad while playing those horrendously designed Murphy levels requiring the equally horrendous motion controls.

It left such a sour taste in my mouth, I dont even want to play my free copy on PS4, where motion controls aren't a concern.

Motion controls need to be an option from here on out, I refuse to buy a game that forces them.

@WoomyNNYes

True, but no analog triggers kinda hurts it for me.

However, the main reason I'm skipping Trials on Switch, no matter how cheap it gets, is that I don't want to destroy my Switch.

I use my Switch exclusively as a handheld, and the last thing I want is to be tempted to throw it, or squeeze it so hard I snap the joy-cons off the side. Though truth be told, its also why I just stopped playing Trials after Evolution.

I will no longer allow games to frustrate me to the point I go crazy. 🤪😆

Valiant Hearts is sooo good! 😔

I dont care if its considered 'baby's first FF', but where the heck is FF Mystic Quest?

Its the only FF I've ever completed, the only FF game I even care about, and the music was amazing!

I regret not buying it on the Wii eShop before they took it down from the Wii U.

"A Switch game that everyone will enjoy."

That's a bold statement from them.