Switchlist and buying plans
Mar 3, 2019 15:18:14 GMT -5
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Post by Nester the Lark on Mar 3, 2019 15:18:14 GMT -5
Today is the Switch's second anniversary. Looking back, I don't think I expected it to be quite as successful as it has been. I figured it would probably do better than the Wii U, but I underestimated the appeal a hybrid console/handheld game system would have for most people. I certainly didn't expect it be doing Wii-levels of business, let alone having the added bonus of people actually buying tons of software for it, but here we are.
And as of now, what game-buying plans do I have for the beginning of the Switch's (crucial?) third year? Let's take a look...
Planned Buys:
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Given that I've been on a Fire Emblem kick for the past few months, and that I actually own the system it's appearing on, how can I not be there for the latest entry? Although, I have to admit, I'm still trying to wrap my head around exactly what it's going for, and how it'll affect the typical gameplay. I fear it may lose some of the things I find appealing in the other games.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
I'll be honest, I'm not quite as hyped for this as I expected to be. At the same time, I think about how long it's been since the last true "Iga-vania" (Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia came out in 2008), and the thought of finally getting a new game from Koji Igarashi gives me a warm feeling.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition
There hasn't been much news on this since its announcement, but I'm still looking forward to revisiting FFCC and seeing what new content (if any) is in it. The online mode, alone, should be worth it since it'll be the first time I can play the game in multiplayer the way it was (kinda) intended.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
I think I'm sold on this game mainly because it'll provide me a Zelda fix. As I've mentioned before, I'm less interested in the handheld Zelda games than I am the main console games, but what happens when you take a handheld Zelda game a make a console version of it? We'll find out. I do hope it has some new content or gameplay in it rather than just being the same game with fancier graphics and sound.
Probably Buys:
Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy!
This is due out in less than a few weeks. I've been interested in trying a roguelike (or "rogue-lite," in this case), and this seems like a good opportunity. Also, am I interested partly due to Toshiyuki Itahana's adorable character designs? ...Maybe.
Looking At:
Yoshi's Crafted World
I hate to say it, but this game has been downgraded from a "probably buy" to a "looking at" because of the demo. The addition of a third dimension where you walk/throw eggs into and away from the screen didn't actually appeal to me that much. I may still get it at some point, but it's a low priority right now.
Astral Chain
I'm very curious about this game, but I need to learn a little more about it. But to be honest, what's holding me back from being more excited is Hideki Kamiya's involvement. I've been a bit put off from him lately because of his poor attitude on twitter. I used to think of it as just his shtick, but now I see that it's more than that. Maybe it's a little petty on my part, but if I can't play a game he worked on without thinking about it, it'll affect my enjoyment. (Ditto for Bayonetta 3, etc.)
Rune Factory 4 Special
This is mainly curiosity on my part. I've never played a Story of Seasons game (or as it was previously known, Harvest Moon, but separate from the current series known as Harvest Moon), but as a spin-off, Rune Factory basically adds combat and dungeons. Sounds fun and looks cute. This could be something new for me to get into.
Hoping For:
Samurai Shodown
As of this posting, there's no official word on platforms for the long-awaited return of the SamSho series. Switch is rumored, but PS4 is really the only thing that can be counted on since the game was revealed at a PlayStation event. We should (hopefully) know more in the near future, but my suspicion is that they're still trying to figure out if they can even get it to run well on Switch.
EDIT:
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
I initially didn't include this because it's coming out on PS4 in Japan this year, and likely won't get an Enligh localization until next year, let alone a Switch port. But I do hope that Nippon Ichi does eventually give us one like they did Ys VIII. There may be more technical hurdles, however, since Ys IX is being developed natively for PS4, and isn't just an upgraded Vita port.
And as of now, what game-buying plans do I have for the beginning of the Switch's (crucial?) third year? Let's take a look...
Planned Buys:
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Given that I've been on a Fire Emblem kick for the past few months, and that I actually own the system it's appearing on, how can I not be there for the latest entry? Although, I have to admit, I'm still trying to wrap my head around exactly what it's going for, and how it'll affect the typical gameplay. I fear it may lose some of the things I find appealing in the other games.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
I'll be honest, I'm not quite as hyped for this as I expected to be. At the same time, I think about how long it's been since the last true "Iga-vania" (Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia came out in 2008), and the thought of finally getting a new game from Koji Igarashi gives me a warm feeling.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition
There hasn't been much news on this since its announcement, but I'm still looking forward to revisiting FFCC and seeing what new content (if any) is in it. The online mode, alone, should be worth it since it'll be the first time I can play the game in multiplayer the way it was (kinda) intended.
The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
I think I'm sold on this game mainly because it'll provide me a Zelda fix. As I've mentioned before, I'm less interested in the handheld Zelda games than I am the main console games, but what happens when you take a handheld Zelda game a make a console version of it? We'll find out. I do hope it has some new content or gameplay in it rather than just being the same game with fancier graphics and sound.
Probably Buys:
Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy!
This is due out in less than a few weeks. I've been interested in trying a roguelike (or "rogue-lite," in this case), and this seems like a good opportunity. Also, am I interested partly due to Toshiyuki Itahana's adorable character designs? ...Maybe.
Looking At:
Yoshi's Crafted World
I hate to say it, but this game has been downgraded from a "probably buy" to a "looking at" because of the demo. The addition of a third dimension where you walk/throw eggs into and away from the screen didn't actually appeal to me that much. I may still get it at some point, but it's a low priority right now.
Astral Chain
I'm very curious about this game, but I need to learn a little more about it. But to be honest, what's holding me back from being more excited is Hideki Kamiya's involvement. I've been a bit put off from him lately because of his poor attitude on twitter. I used to think of it as just his shtick, but now I see that it's more than that. Maybe it's a little petty on my part, but if I can't play a game he worked on without thinking about it, it'll affect my enjoyment. (Ditto for Bayonetta 3, etc.)
Rune Factory 4 Special
This is mainly curiosity on my part. I've never played a Story of Seasons game (or as it was previously known, Harvest Moon, but separate from the current series known as Harvest Moon), but as a spin-off, Rune Factory basically adds combat and dungeons. Sounds fun and looks cute. This could be something new for me to get into.
Hoping For:
Samurai Shodown
As of this posting, there's no official word on platforms for the long-awaited return of the SamSho series. Switch is rumored, but PS4 is really the only thing that can be counted on since the game was revealed at a PlayStation event. We should (hopefully) know more in the near future, but my suspicion is that they're still trying to figure out if they can even get it to run well on Switch.
EDIT:
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
I initially didn't include this because it's coming out on PS4 in Japan this year, and likely won't get an Enligh localization until next year, let alone a Switch port. But I do hope that Nippon Ichi does eventually give us one like they did Ys VIII. There may be more technical hurdles, however, since Ys IX is being developed natively for PS4, and isn't just an upgraded Vita port.
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