Nintendo Switch

[dreamylittledream]

8 hours ago, Kirby said:

 

Portable Fortnite already exists on the iPhone/iPad (and soon Android), so it's not a unique selling-point to buy a Switch.

 

Fortnite with touch controls is not really Fortnite

[bradigor]

8 hours ago, Kirby said:

 

Portable Fortnite already exists on the iPhone/iPad (and soon Android), so it's not a unique selling-point to buy a Switch.

 

I tried Fortnite on my phone and I really couldn't get my head around the touch controls. On the Switch, I just play it like a console on the go, which is wonderful. 

[Not Thread Owner]

That Shining Resonance Refrain demo is utter shite. Don't bother downloading it.

 

The game may be better but the demo is three tiny tutorials and an unlosable boss fight. And is 90% chat and cutscenes.

[Strafe]

3 hours ago, DC LEMON said:

Fair enough.

 

In other news, Paladins is a fantastic port. i’m sure Digital Foundry will agree.

 

Not without the occasional glitch, though, such as when Vivian forgot to put her eyes in and trousers on for the character select screen.

 

 

Just gave it a go in docked mode after portable only for the last day. Rather impressive again.

[Mitchell]

2 hours ago, TehStu said:

Pokemon Go has made more money than Jesus, I would reasonably assume these two new titles which link to that will shift both consoles and software. And those portable pokeballs. 

 

I love Pokemon and have bought probably...*counts*...10 of the last console titles?  But Pokemon Go Pikachu/Eevee...I am not interested at all.  I don't weant to waggle fucking joycon to catch something. Or throw a plastic ball.  I don't want to leave my house if I have to, thanks.  Videogames are a release for me, a time to relax.  Not flail about or walk to the poxy library half a mile away to catch a Snorlax.  I didn't like Pokemon GO and I won't like this.  

 

I just want an RPG experience on my Switch.  With lovely new graphics on a big wide screen, and the ability to trade with other people around the world.  Roll on 'late 2019'.    Thank you and good night.  

 

[TehStu]

That's fair. This is our first proper foray into Nintendo ownership (I half-heartedly owned a GameCube) so it's all fresh for us. We're lapping it all up.

[dreamylittledream]

26 minutes ago, Mitchell said:

 

I love Pokemon and have bought probably...*counts*...10 of the last console titles?  But Pokemon Go Pikachu/Eevee...I am not interested at all.  I don't weant to waggle fucking joycon to catch something. Or throw a plastic ball.  I don't want to leave my house if I have to, thanks.  Videogames are a release for me, a time to relax.  Not flail about or walk to the poxy library half a mile away to catch a Snorlax.  I didn't like Pokemon GO and I won't like this.  

 

I just want an RPG experience on my Switch.  With lovely new graphics on a big wide screen, and the ability to trade with other people around the world.  Roll on 'late 2019'.    Thank you and good night.  

 

 

But but but from what has been said so far (which admittedly isn’t a lot) this is basically a Pokemon RPG without wild pokemon battles and a slightly different dynamic for catching, which is hardly game breaking (seems like you can use the touchscreen?)

 

I mean it could be awful but a little premature to rule out all interest yet. But then again I love Go so we may be different audiences 

[Nespresso]

Wait have they said anything about actually having to leave the house then? That'd be a huge bummer if necessary. :/ 

[Mitchell]

35 minutes ago, TehStu said:

That's fair. This is our first proper foray into Nintendo ownership (I half-heartedly owned a GameCube) so it's all fresh for us. We're lapping it all up.

 

...and that's great!  I'm sure Go Switch will sell loads and a lot of people will love it.  But it's not a Pokemon game, in my eyes.  I suppose I think it's a shame that a lot of peoples first Pokemon experiences will be something watered down and not 'canon'. 

 

I could waffle on a lot more, but I'm self aware enough that I don't want to sully this lovely thread with my negativity!  I'll just wait until the next one comes out... 

 

14 minutes ago, dreamylittledream said:

 

But but but from what has been said so far (which admittedly isn’t a lot) this is basically a Pokemon RPG without wild pokemon battles and a slightly different dynamic for catching, which is hardly game breaking (seems like you can use the touchscreen?)

 

I mean it could be awful but a little premature to rule out all interest yet. But then again I love Go so we may be different audiences 

 

I've seen it said in multiple places that catching is done 'purely with motion controls, docked or undocked'.    I mean...ugh....that is just going to be bloody tiresome after the first 50 battles, no?  But more importantly, no battling wild Pokemon before trying to capture them?  Eh?!  That's a big part of the game.  Working out which type works best against your foe, learning it's moves...maybe swapping out for a different team member, wearing it down...all streamlined to just chucking a plastic ball that's going to dent your forearm.  Anyway, you made me waffle on and I said I wouldn't, so I'll end my post on a positive note.

 

Octopath Traveller demo tomorrow!  Don't buy anything in the eShop until 2pm either, as there are going to be games up for sale, yay.   

 

[TehStu]

I'm with you, we're really looking forward to the proper RPG game on the Switch. I forgot I have an original DS but the screen is too small for me, so can't really delve into the older stuff.

[Mogster]

1 minute ago, Mitchell said:

I've seen it said in multiple places that catching is done 'purely with motion controls'.    

 

From what I've read, the only mandatory motion controls are for aiming. Throwing works with a button press as well as flicking a joycon.

 

This came up in an interview before E3 when asking about playing on a train or something like that.

[Mitchell]

3 minutes ago, VN1X said:

Wait have they said anything about actually having to leave the house then? That'd be a huge bummer if necessary. :/ 

 

Sorry, no, I was just waffling about me not liking Go Mobile.  I've not seen anything Go Switch related to having to leave the house.  All I've seen confirmed is that you can link Mobile to Switch and port over Pokemon...kind of forcing you to use Go Mobile if you want an easier or more complete experience?   

[SMD]

41 minutes ago, Mitchell said:

 

Sorry, no, I was just waffling about me not liking Go Mobile.  I've not seen anything Go Switch related to having to leave the house.  All I've seen confirmed is that you can link Mobile to Switch and port over Pokemon...kind of forcing you to use Go Mobile if you want an easier or more complete experience?   

 

you've massively misunderstood, it says you can move your Go pokemon to the Park mode in the game.

If you don't have Go, you don't miss anything.

 

It's a remake of Pokemon Yellow, literally the only difference is that random wild battles are gone. If that was the Pokemon experience for you, well uhh I guess you have next year's version.

[ilpostino]

1 hour ago, Mogster said:

 

From what I've read, the only mandatory motion controls are for aiming. Throwing works with a button press as well as flicking a joycon.

 

This came up in an interview before E3 when asking about playing on a train or something like that.

 

Yeah, there are standard button controls. I caught a bit of the Treehouse and someone mentioned it.

[fat flatulent git]

Fortnite has no single-player content at all, right?

[mdn2]

I really don't like the character designs, but it has potential for fun in local multiplayer. 

[Not Thread Owner]

It's no Athlete Kings

[Sarlaccfood]

8 hours ago, Mitchell said:

 

...and that's great!  I'm sure Go Switch will sell loads and a lot of people will love it.  But it's not a Pokemon game, in my eyes.  I suppose I think it's a shame that a lot of peoples first Pokemon experiences will be something watered down and not 'canon'. 

 

I could waffle on a lot more, but I'm self aware enough that I don't want to sully this lovely thread with my negativity!  I'll just wait until the next one comes out... 

 

 

I've seen it said in multiple places that catching is done 'purely with motion controls, docked or undocked'.    I mean...ugh....that is just going to be bloody tiresome after the first 50 battles, no?  But more importantly, no battling wild Pokemon before trying to capture them?  Eh?!  That's a big part of the game.  Working out which type works best against your foe, learning it's moves...maybe swapping out for a different team member, wearing it down...all streamlined to just chucking a plastic ball that's going to dent your forearm.  Anyway, you made me waffle on and I said I wouldn't, so I'll end my post on a positive note.

 

 

Worth watching the Treehouse video of Let's Go. Aside from the wild Pokemon capture it very much does look like Red and Blue. 

 

[DC Lemon]

The R in these new Konami games stands for ugly art design. This is a slight improvement over Bomberman’s makeover, mind.

[Stanley]

3 hours ago, I say said:

Fortnite has no single-player content at all, right?

That's correct.

[DC Lemon]

I’ve never used headphones while playing docked and was under the impression that you couldn’t. Oops. Google just told me I could have used my Playstation headset and its USB dongle all along.

 

Not that it’s been a problem until now but attempting to play Fortnite without headphones is what sent me Googling. I like playing it handheld and it’s not like my sniping aim is any worse than usual for it but the idea of ever playing it on a TV without the ability to soundwhore footsteps properly was too much.

 

So are there any USB wireless headphones that are less chunky and hot in the summer than the Playstation headset and maybe not more than £25? Google isn’t being as helpful with that.

 

 

 

[mechamonkey]

Picked up Paladins, glad I did, thanks for the recommendation.
Couldn't resist grabbing Hollow Knight and Fortnite too ;p

[mechamonkey]

30 minutes ago, DC LEMON said:

I’ve never used headphones while playing docked and was under the impression that you couldn’t. Oops. Google just told me I could have used my Playstation headset and its USB dongle all along.

Ooh nice one, I didnt know about that, I wanted to use them while using my projector and that absolutely did the trick ta!

[Strafe]

The SR button on my joy con stopped working

 

"Thank you for using the official Nintendo Repair Service.

Our engineers have inspected your Switch joy-con right blue and can confirm that a payment of £29.00 is required for us to complete the repair due to Operating system problem.

Please contact a member of our Support Team on 0345 60 50 247 who will be happy to provide additional information regarding the repair and process any payments as required."

Operating system? You what mate

[Mitchell]

9 hours ago, SMD said:

 

It's a remake of Pokemon Yellow, literally the only difference is that random wild battles are gone. If that was the Pokemon experience for you, well uhh I guess you have next year's version.

 

1 hour ago, Sarlaccfood said:

 

Worth watching the Treehouse video of Let's Go. Aside from the wild Pokemon capture it very much does look like Red and Blue. 

 

 

It really doesn't sound like it's just like Red/Blue/Yellow.  'Startlingly basic'.  

 

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-06-13-pokemon-lets-go-pikachu-and-eevee-is-an-startlingly-basic-reboot

 

Shame, but yeah, not for me.  

[fat flatulent git]

1 hour ago, Stanley said:

That's correct.

 

Ta.

 

Not for me then.

[Stanley]

10 minutes ago, I say said:

 

Ta.

 

Not for me then.

Give it a go it's entirely free. I generally don't enjoy online shooters but Fortnite is different. I spend 99% of a match avoiding other players altogether. 

 

I just got my first Battle Royale victory on Switch too so it's as valid a tactic as any other.

 

It's an excellent game. Go on give it a try

[Captain Kelsten]

Yoshi officially delayed until 2019

[Not Thread Owner]

26 minutes ago, Mitchell said:

 

 

It really doesn't sound like it's just like Red/Blue/Yellow.  'Startlingly basic'.  

 

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-06-13-pokemon-lets-go-pikachu-and-eevee-is-an-startlingly-basic-reboot

 

Shame, but yeah, not for me.  

 

My main issue is it's going to cost me about £140. Because I'll need* both games and a pair of the ball thingies.

 

And also, possibly, a second Switch. Fuck.

 

 

* Can you imagine if I bought one of the games and didn't get my daughter the other one? Jesus. Have you see Akira because that's what would happen.

[fat flatulent git]

52 minutes ago, Stanley said:

Give it a go it's entirely free. I generally don't enjoy online shooters but Fortnite is different. I spend 99% of a match avoiding other players altogether. 

 

I just got my first Battle Royale victory on Switch too so it's as valid a tactic as any other.

 

It's an excellent game. Go on give it a try

 

Nah, plenty of single-player games to play.