Topic: Nintendo Switch --OT--

Good direct - Links Awakening is cool, one of the two games I actually completed on my Gameboy (along with Pokemon Blue). I’ll be glad to play it on Switch.

Really good direct!

I'm a fairly big Fire Emblem fan, although very much appreciate the flaws of Awakening and Fates, and the only other game I've played in the series is Sacred Stones, which definitely has my favourite plot of those I've played, but the gameplay of Fates: Conquest definitely takes the cake in map design department and overall difficulty. This trailer really gave me hope just due to the amazing world building in it already, something which Fates sorely lacked, so hopefully Intelligent Systems have learned from their mistakes and we're going to get an excellent game!

@Kidfried Yeah, I can't agree. The style is beautiful. It looks nothing like NSMB.

I mean, just look at this:

It's not the style I was expecting, but it looks awesome.

Tetris 99 is... OK. It's multiplayer Tetris. The Battle Royale element doesn't really change much.

I think Tetris Effect has ruined me forever on other versions of the game, though.

This got me pretty excited for Switch this year. I haven't played it much since Smash (though I picked up Fishing Star World Tour recently which is pretty fun), but with Yoshi, Daemon X Machina (still need to try the demo), Boxboy, Astral Chain, Marvel UA3, Mario Maker 2, & Link's Awakening there's quite a bit to keep an eye on. Definitely jealous of DQXIS too (I just beat the PS4 version, so I really can't see myself grabbing it anytime soon).

While I'm still on my Direct high I may go ahead and finally order NSMBU Deluxe (I got a Walmart giftcard for my birthday that I haven't used yet, so I won't have to pay full price for it).

@RR529 I want to play DQXI on the PS4 but I want to play it on the Switch but it will be one of those games I won't double dip for so I have to wait.

@Kidfried Weird. I can see it just fine.

I kind of wish this was a remake of the Oracle games, which are my preferred GBC Zelda titles. Or Minish Cap.

It's weird how good Capcom apparently is at developing 2D Zelda games.

I think Link's Awakening looks perfectly fine. I has indeed a plastic-y feel to it, but that's the intention I think. As if it were a miniature plastic toys fighting each other. I definitely prefer this over Link Between Worlds. And with all the insects and animals moving on screen, it doesn't feel lifeless either. The only thing I'm worried about is Nintendo charging €60 for this!

I've also been thinking. This year is pretty back loaded for the Switch assuming nothing gets delayed. With Yoshi in March or April, the rest of the year gets Mario Maker in June, Fire Emblem in July, followed by Link's Awakening, Luigi's Mansion, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, and that Town RPG.

Good direct I thought. At least 2-3 titles I wanted. Amazed they got Hellblade running on Switch. Well, not amazed, impressed.

@Rudy_Manchego What are those titles if you don't mind me asking?

@Octane Mario Maker 2, Astral Chains, Links Awakening and Deltarune! I am not as big into RPG’s so Fire Emblem and other titles didn’t do much for me.

@Kidfried Nah I actually never had any of the earlier Mario games, the only one I've even cleared is Odyssey!

@Rudy_Manchego Mario Maker 2 looks definitely more complete than the Wii U game. I may give it a shot.

Astral Chains looks good too; I'm just not sure how much anime nonsense they're going to shoehorn into the game, which will make it or break it for me

Thought the direct was absolutely stellar. Zelda, Mario Maker 2, MUA3, Dragon quest builders 2, D x M are all definite purchases. Already addicted to Tetris 99 and the Yoshi demo is great fun too. Add in the dlc for Captain Toad and Starlink. They definitely lost me for a good 10 minutes with all the fire emblem/jrpg stuff but outside of that couldn't have hoped for and more.

@Octane I'm still planning on playing through Bayonetta 1 and 2 at some point so that might affect my opinion on Astral Chain. It was certainly very anime-esque.

Mario Maker was one of the games that made me want a Wii U, not so much because I am a massive platformer fan but I love the ability to have all the different Mario generations at your finger tips, bearing in mind all the hours i spent on Super Mario Bros on the NES. In fact, it is probably the sound effects that sold me most!

I am certainly excited to learn more..as prompted several times throughout to be so.

Being honest, nothing really excited me with my heart of stone. Mario Maker 2 could have been a deluxe version, Link's Awakening remake's artstyle didn't resonate with me and seems a little lazy to be honest. The rest were things I can experience in better quality on PS4 as not a portable gamer (minus the obvious). Hate to be a negative nancy, but was hoping for more. Even the rumoured Starfox racer turned out to be Starlink DLC. I think I would have been more accepting if these Directs weren't so hyped all the time. Can't move for "Direct Predictions" over at NL. Usual disclaimer that I'm happy for those who did enjoy what was shown.

Edit: Fire Emblem was my highlight. Can't wait to see more of this and liked the story concept and its approach to training/levelling units (students?).

@Rudy_Manchego I still have to give Bayo 2 a fair shot as well. Wasn't overly impressed with Bayo 1. It's good, but not really my type of game.

I don't think the rumour referred to the Starlink DLC. It specifically stated that Retro Studios was working on a Star Fox racing game. That rumour could be true, or complete BS, and I'm leaning towards the latter to be honest.

Just caught up with the direct.
That whole direct was a bit too much anime/Japanese for my liking.

Super Mario Maker 2 & FE: Three Houses are definite buys for me.
EDIT: How could I forget about Link’s Awakening Remake. That’s top of the list!

Oninaki & Astral Chain are ones to watch.

@Fight_Sora_Fight You have a Kingdom Hearts avatar, you have no right to complain about too much anime

@Octane Haha I guess I can’t.
To be fair I watched the direct at 2x playback speed, so those games all started blending in together 😂.