PikaStu Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Scott Pilgrim for under 4 quid is a steal. I already have it on PS3, but it seems to suit the small screen better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Skyrim is half price (£24.99) and worth every penny. You might want to invest in pile treatments though, given how many hours you'll be spending playing it on the toilet. Coming off the back of Elden Ring its clearly a different kettle of RPG - but it plays smoothly and looks wonderful (especially on an OLED Switch). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simmy Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 I've never played a Dragon Quest game and saw XI is on sale. I've got an Xbox though and I think it's on Game Pass? Is there the benefit of one over the other minus the portability? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerokus Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 It's a bit complicated as the switch version has quite a few extra features over the *original* last gen console version but obviously weaker graphics - but the current version on the other systems is just a port of that switch version. So, no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Bell Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 I prefer JRPGs on handheld. I don't think DQ XI is too grindy, but there are bits where you just have to work through where you could be sat on the sofa with crap on telly, and then do the big story bits on the big screen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikaStu Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 So in the sale so far I’ve picked up Scott Pilgrim, Sonic Mania, Civ VI and SF Anniversary Collection. All for a total of around £25ish (I used the SwitchUp discount code to get 10% off £25 credit, and had to pay an extra couple of quid to get SF). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fry Crayola Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Buy Huntdown. Here endeth the PSA. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikaStu Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 13 minutes ago, Fry Crayola said: Buy Huntdown. Here endeth the PSA. I haven’t heard of this before, but a quick look on YouTube and yes, I’m now £7.19 worse off. It looks incredible! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarlaccfood Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 3 hours ago, PikaStu said: I haven’t heard of this before, but a quick look on YouTube and yes, I’m now £7.19 worse off. It looks incredible! oh mate. Make sure you wear headphones. The sound effects are bless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stejay Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 How does Civ VI play on the Switch? I have it on my iPad, and possibly on Mac too actually, but wouldn't mind a big screen version while it's on sale if it runs ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikaStu Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, Stejay said: How does Civ VI play on the Switch? I have it on my iPad, and possibly on Mac too actually, but wouldn't mind a big screen version while it's on sale if it runs ok. I haven’t played it yet, but reviews were positive. I have it on PC but love the idea of it handheld in bed or out in my hammock on a sunny day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parksey Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 5 hours ago, deerokus said: It's a bit complicated as the switch version has quite a few extra features over the *original* last gen console version but obviously weaker graphics - but the current version on the other systems is just a port of that switch version. So, no. I'm having this dilemma now. I do think that the handheld format would be better for an hour or so of random battles whilst the TV is on, but I am loath to spend £25 when I've got it for "free" on Gamepass. It'd also be 60fps as opposed to 30fps too (providing you have a Series X not S). Still, I'm getting tempted by the Switch version. I can justify 80 hours easier in handheld these days, whereas on the TV I don't seem to get that time to sit down and play so intensely. There is a free Switch demo if I remember correctly, and you get to keep your progress if you do purchase the game (I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarlaccfood Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Parksey said: I'm having this dilemma now. I do think that the handheld format would be better for an hour or so of random battles whilst the TV is on, but I am loath to spend £25 when I've got it for "free" on Gamepass. It'd also be 60fps as opposed to 30fps too (providing you have a Series X not S). Still, I'm getting tempted by the Switch version. I can justify 80 hours easier in handheld these days, whereas on the TV I don't seem to get that time to sit down and play so intensely. There is a free Switch demo if I remember correctly, and you get to keep your progress if you do purchase the game (I think). Yeah that’s right, and the demo is like 11 hrs long too or something crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatbin Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 8 hours ago, Stejay said: How does Civ VI play on the Switch? I have it on my iPad, and possibly on Mac too actually, but wouldn't mind a big screen version while it's on sale if it runs ok. It's okay. The downsides are low resolution/large UI makes it feel cramped even when playing on the TV, and as you progress the loading times between turns gets quite long. Upsides are you can play it on the couch/toilet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerokus Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 I personally found civ 6 too fiddly on the switch lite screen. Probably ok on the full fat or oled models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novelty Bobble Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 I’ve resolved myself to buying a ‘premium’ Nintendo game in this sale. Trouble is I can’t decide between the Bayonetta bundle or Skyward Sword. Skyward Sword is one of only a handful of Zeldas I haven’t played (Twilight Princess and the GBA ones being the others). I played (and loved) Bayonetta 1 on the 360 many moons ago and have always wanted to give the sequel a go. I play the Switch pretty much exclusively handheld - does anyone care to take all this background info and make my decision for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosegrinder Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 I'd say Bayonetta as I didn't get on with Skyward Sword but it does get a lot of love on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Thread Owner Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 10 hours ago, Stejay said: How does Civ VI play on the Switch? I have it on my iPad, and possibly on Mac too actually, but wouldn't mind a big screen version while it's on sale if it runs ok. It’s great. They’ve tweaked the UI for the Switch too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanley Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 10 hours ago, Parksey said: I'm having this dilemma now. I do think that the handheld format would be better for an hour or so of random battles whilst the TV is on, but I am loath to spend £25 when I've got it for "free" on Gamepass. It'd also be 60fps as opposed to 30fps too (providing you have a Series X not S). Still, I'm getting tempted by the Switch version. I can justify 80 hours easier in handheld these days, whereas on the TV I don't seem to get that time to sit down and play so intensely. There is a free Switch demo if I remember correctly, and you get to keep your progress if you do purchase the game (I think). Yeah try out the demo as it’s the first 10 hours or so if the game, that should then give you a better idea 1) that you actually enjoy it and want to play another 90 hours of it and 2)whether handheld is worth it to you. I played through the Switch version in both modes and absolutely loved it, it’s possibly the greatest entry in one of my favourite series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikaStu Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Yes, Huntdown is stunning. Really enjoying it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatbin Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Is Huntdown a difficult game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fry Crayola Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Not particularly. It's no Contra III, for example. It's quite forgiving, well checkpointed, and boss fights are never simply about luck and attrition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike S Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 1 hour ago, meatbin said: Is Huntdown a difficult game? I got to a bit where I just could not get past a few awkwardly placed enemies so stopped playing (and that was relatively early on) which was a shame as it is very good. Just that one really tricky placement killed it for me but, until then, it had not been too hard. I might try again later actually... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grounded_dreams Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 2 hours ago, meatbin said: Is Huntdown a difficult game? There are difficultly options, which may help (on the Switch version at least). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stejay Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Are there any cheap hidden gems in the sale that I can recommend my daughter gets for my 4 and 5 year old grandchildren? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulando Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Stejay said: Are there any cheap hidden gems in the sale that I can recommend my daughter gets for my 4 and 5 year old grandchildren? Spyro the Dragon, maybe? Perfect for kids. EDIT: Oh wait, that’s not exactly a hidden gem. Hmm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosegrinder Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Riverbond is less than 2 quid https://www.dekudeals.com/items/riverbond 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Thread Owner Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Stejay said: Are there any cheap hidden gems in the sale that I can recommend my daughter gets for my 4 and 5 year old grandchildren? What the Golf? Cat Quest Haven Park Mom Hid My Game ichidant-R Subara City Plantera Hidden Folks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dug Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Anyone played The Kids We Were? Sounds like the kind of thing I'd enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloomy Andy Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 1 hour ago, moosegrinder said: Riverbond is less than 2 quid https://www.dekudeals.com/items/riverbond Has anyone played this? The screens look good and the blurb reads like I'd have fun with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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