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Cadence of Hyrule vs. Axiom Verge vs. Golf Story vs. Undertale: Which should I get?
- Thread starter ElectricBlanketFire
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If you want good gameplay, a light-and-fun-but-kinda-heartwarming story, adorable spritework, and a fanciful-but-not-too-fanciful world -- look no further than Golf Story.
It's a rare type of game, and it's my favorite NSW exclusive.
It's a rare type of game, and it's my favorite NSW exclusive.
Undertale is an one-of-a-kind experience. You're already way too late in playing it; correct that.
I love Cadence of Hyrule to bits but I feel like it appeals to a considerably narrower audience niche that I just happen to fall squarely within.
And now you will never know if I'm quoting your avatar because it's a character from UT or because it's a literal goat.
I love Cadence of Hyrule to bits but I feel like it appeals to a considerably narrower audience niche that I just happen to fall squarely within.
And now you will never know if I'm quoting your avatar because it's a character from UT or because it's a literal goat.
Undertale is an one-of-a-kind experience. You're already way too late in playing it; correct that.
I love Cadence of Hyrule to bits but I feel like it appeals to a considerably narrower audience niche that I just happen to fall squarely within.
And now you will never know if I'm quoting your avatar because it's a character from UT or because it's a literal goat.
GOAT goat
Axiom for sure, if you're into Metroidvanias.
Undertale is a fine game, but try not to go into it with crazy high expectations, or else I expect you're going to be disappointed.
Undertale is a fine game, but try not to go into it with crazy high expectations, or else I expect you're going to be disappointed.
I would say Golf Story
Unless you are absolutely clueless about Undertale, then get it instead (spoils can affect a bit of the game's impact)
Unless you are absolutely clueless about Undertale, then get it instead (spoils can affect a bit of the game's impact)
Golf Story is a ton of fun and I only played up to the second area. It has some of the best HD rumble amongst Switch games and also is funny to boot.
I really enjoyed Undertale and I understand where everyone is coming from, but I have to back Axiom Verge of the 4.
Only played Cadence's prequel Necrodancer and really enjoyed it, but don't know how Cadence is.
I have a bias against golf, yet Golf Story is the closest I've been to completely overcoming that bias. Quirky and interesting, but I won't revisit likely.
Undertale is an incredibly unique game that stands apart from other games and really has a strong identity. I beat it twice and enjoyed it thoroughly. I won't revisit the game much because narrative games are known entities once I'm done. I need years of cooldown to forget as much as I can. The soundtrack is bangin'.
I chose Axiom Verge because it has some good action metroidvania chops. It has a sizable map and balanced difficulty. Not to mention I just enjoy the moody pixel art and exploring. Viscerally enjoyable to play for me. A game I revisit from time to time.
Only played Cadence's prequel Necrodancer and really enjoyed it, but don't know how Cadence is.
I have a bias against golf, yet Golf Story is the closest I've been to completely overcoming that bias. Quirky and interesting, but I won't revisit likely.
Undertale is an incredibly unique game that stands apart from other games and really has a strong identity. I beat it twice and enjoyed it thoroughly. I won't revisit the game much because narrative games are known entities once I'm done. I need years of cooldown to forget as much as I can. The soundtrack is bangin'.
I chose Axiom Verge because it has some good action metroidvania chops. It has a sizable map and balanced difficulty. Not to mention I just enjoy the moody pixel art and exploring. Viscerally enjoyable to play for me. A game I revisit from time to time.
I'd argue Undertale is not an RPG by pretty much any meaningful metric.
Undertale is one of those "not what I expected" type of games and that is its main strength. Avoid spoilers. Be warned though:
The humor may not be for you. Overall the writing is cutesy, charming, and a bit weird at points, but I found one of the characters insufferable and they get a huge portion of the game dedicated to them, including a joke that was so bad and run into the ground for so long it still annoys me and it's been 6 years almost. I can completely understand why this game has binary opinions.
The humor may not be for you. Overall the writing is cutesy, charming, and a bit weird at points, but I found one of the characters insufferable and they get a huge portion of the game dedicated to them, including a joke that was so bad and run into the ground for so long it still annoys me and it's been 6 years almost. I can completely understand why this game has binary opinions.
i feel like undertale is "important" in a way the others are not. i think i had more fun with golf story though
but you probably will play them all eventually
i vouch for everything but cadence because i hate rhythm games
but you probably will play them all eventually
i vouch for everything but cadence because i hate rhythm games
Cadence of Hyrule is probably only good for a single playthrough unless you love roguelites tbh. Fantastic, but a bit pricey for something most people will spend like 4 hours on.
Undertale is literally the perfect game. Every single thing about it is executed to a standard beyond incredible. I don't think there is a single game in existence I would recommend more, and it's easily one of the best games of the last decade. As someone who had very little interest in it when I started playing it and ended up blown away, it's not something you want to miss. Also, da memes.
Undertale is literally the perfect game. Every single thing about it is executed to a standard beyond incredible. I don't think there is a single game in existence I would recommend more, and it's easily one of the best games of the last decade. As someone who had very little interest in it when I started playing it and ended up blown away, it's not something you want to miss. Also, da memes.
Undertale changed my life.
Well not really, but it honestly impressed me with what a video game could accomplish. It will not disappoint. Maybe my GoTY for the year it came out
Well not really, but it honestly impressed me with what a video game could accomplish. It will not disappoint. Maybe my GoTY for the year it came out
Undertale is an incredible game that needs to be played by everybody
Second choice would be Axiom Verge. Top tier Metroidvania.
Second choice would be Axiom Verge. Top tier Metroidvania.
If you like actually playing golf, then you'll get a kick out of Golf Story. It's a very, very funny game that nails a ton of different types of golfers that you run into in real life. You will enjoy all of the games you listed but I really loved Golf Story.
Undertale.
It's the most unique game on the list and one that is really memorable across the board (gameplay, story, music).
It's the most unique game on the list and one that is really memorable across the board (gameplay, story, music).
ElectricBlanketFire
My brother.
Get all of them. Every one of them is amazing.
But if you made me choose, Golf Story is one of the most charming games ever
My brother.
Get all of them. Every one of them is amazing.
But if you made me choose, Golf Story is one of the most charming games ever
To those saying Undertale, I've wanted to check it out but I'm not big on replaying games for the most part (especially immediately after). Does it stand well with a single guideless first time playthrough?
Undertale definitely wins, go play it.
Have not played Cadence; I liked what I played of Axiom Verge a lot. But Golf Story is just not good, imo. I played through all of it and found it really disappointing; the later areas did not use the gimmick as well as the as the early ones, so it becomes a lot of just aiming for targets in challenges. And people made it sound like the writing was super charming, and it just... wasn't, it was often just weirdly cruel. Still can't get over how for a while the main story suddenly became bizarrely focused on the main character's "gold-digging" ex... when he left her to go play golf...
Have not played Cadence; I liked what I played of Axiom Verge a lot. But Golf Story is just not good, imo. I played through all of it and found it really disappointing; the later areas did not use the gimmick as well as the as the early ones, so it becomes a lot of just aiming for targets in challenges. And people made it sound like the writing was super charming, and it just... wasn't, it was often just weirdly cruel. Still can't get over how for a while the main story suddenly became bizarrely focused on the main character's "gold-digging" ex... when he left her to go play golf...
This is such a weird feeling poll to try and answer because of how different all the choices are, haha. It's like asking if we think you should eat a slice of pizza, a taco, a sandwich, or Undertale.
Of the four of them, Undertale feels like the one that's the most "impactful" on video games and the overall gaming community, though like others have said the style of the writing can be pretty divisive. A lot of the characters can toe a pretty tough line between being charmingly annoying, or aggravatingly annoying, depending on your personal tastes. Still, if it does click, then Undertale has some of the most memorable moments you'll come across in a game story. It became a phenomenon unlike anything else on the list and for good reason, but its quirks and popularity have brought out a lot of haters too.
Despite saying all that, ultimately I voted for Golf Story on the poll itself, mostly because whether Undertale's writing works for you or not is something we can't really judge for you. If you like golfing games at all, then Golf Story provides a ton of interesting challenges and scenarios and wraps it all in a nice presentation and some really great, funny writing that can probably be recommended more "safely" than Undertale's. Cadence of Hyrule is very good, but inessential, and I haven't played Axiom so I can't judge that one.
Of the four of them, Undertale feels like the one that's the most "impactful" on video games and the overall gaming community, though like others have said the style of the writing can be pretty divisive. A lot of the characters can toe a pretty tough line between being charmingly annoying, or aggravatingly annoying, depending on your personal tastes. Still, if it does click, then Undertale has some of the most memorable moments you'll come across in a game story. It became a phenomenon unlike anything else on the list and for good reason, but its quirks and popularity have brought out a lot of haters too.
Despite saying all that, ultimately I voted for Golf Story on the poll itself, mostly because whether Undertale's writing works for you or not is something we can't really judge for you. If you like golfing games at all, then Golf Story provides a ton of interesting challenges and scenarios and wraps it all in a nice presentation and some really great, funny writing that can probably be recommended more "safely" than Undertale's. Cadence of Hyrule is very good, but inessential, and I haven't played Axiom so I can't judge that one.
A single guideless playthrough if you know nothing at all about the game is probably still worth doing, but I'll mention that with the odds of what that will likely result in, you'll have a good experience but miss out on part of why so many people feel the game's truly special.
Golf Story for the pure fun factor. It's just full of good, video game-y vibes.
Undertale is great but it's something you play more as a narrative experience. If you want something to think about, and you want a game that gives you a sense of moral choice, then it's a solid alternative.
Undertale is great but it's something you play more as a narrative experience. If you want something to think about, and you want a game that gives you a sense of moral choice, then it's a solid alternative.
Undertale and I am saying that as someone who loved Axiom Verge. Undertale is just a unique experience worth playing even if you don't end up loving it.
Golf Story is good but I think it was better because it was one of the first major eShop exclusive games on Switch.
Golf Story is good but I think it was better because it was one of the first major eShop exclusive games on Switch.
The order is:
1. Undertale
2. Cadence of Hyrule
3. Golf Story
Haven't played Axiom Verge.
Have fun!
1. Undertale
2. Cadence of Hyrule
3. Golf Story
Haven't played Axiom Verge.
Have fun!
In going to grab Monster Sanctuary while it's in sale on Switch. Metroidvania with a monster raising mechanic. Might be a bit too RPG for you though, OP.
Only game I played of these was Undertale. I've grown tired of RPG games and so there was some stuff I liked that was different. But I do think it was hyped up a lot and that probably deflated my reaction to it.
I want to check out Axiom Verge. A friend of mine has said it tops his list of Metroidvanias.
I want to check out Axiom Verge. A friend of mine has said it tops his list of Metroidvanias.
My vote cannot be trusted at all. I loved Golf Story so much and cannot wait for the sequel.
Haven't played Undertale yet but it's on my list for this year. Didn't like Cadence, it was ok but I have no rhythm at all. Haven't played av but i hear it's a decent Metroidvania.
Haven't played Undertale yet but it's on my list for this year. Didn't like Cadence, it was ok but I have no rhythm at all. Haven't played av but i hear it's a decent Metroidvania.
Axiom Verge is one of the best 2D exploration games ever made. It genuinely looks, feels, and plays like a lost sequel to Metroid.
I'm assuming since you like Metroidvanias and it's not available for vote then you've already played Hollow Knight?
if not, stop everything and go play HK immediately!
if not, stop everything and go play HK immediately!
