Instead of expanding their studio they've explicitly stated they've chosen to increase everyone's QoL. If thry were acquired they don't get a say in how thr money is spent or their priorities. You're really off base here.
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Digital Foundry || The Touryst Is Stunning: Switch Game Of The Year Contender?
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Instead of expanding their studio they've explicitly stated they've chosen to increase everyone's QoL. If thry were acquired they don't get a say in how thr money is spent or their priorities. You're really off base here.
Omg YES. I honestly couldn't believe this was left in. What was worse, I finished the puzzle, but missed the jump to get to the Monument core, so I had to do it all over again. Maybe took me a half hour to do that one section.
Basically what me and Dark1x talked about. During a section where you jump down different levels of a mine, you can barely adjust the camera's x axis and you can't adjust the y axis at all, and the camera doesn't lower entirely with your jump so after too short of time, a missed jump registers a failure of the challenge. So you have to start from the beginning of the level. Whereas if the camera would've just followed my character, the platform was often right below me and I would've made it.
Basically the isometric camera works to the game's detriment too much during platforming.
Fundamental.
don't get me wrong, I really REALLY enjoyed this game. Just it's better as an adventure game.
Bought the game a few weeks ago when it launched. I was stunned to see the small file size. I'd have to agree that the platforming isn't my favorite aspect of it but the game has an atmosphere and intrigue that makes me want to explore. I keep getting subtle Earthbound vibes from the NPC's and how zany some of the side missions seem to be coupled with how you slowly uncover the areas and their deliberately secretive
mechanics.
mechanics.
I should have bought this at launch, but this video tipped me over the edge. Shin'en are codemasters.
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These guys are wizards. They're part of the demoscene. If you're not familiar, look up 64KB demo. They take a bunch of incredible looking graphics and music and make it happen within 64KB.
I don't know, with Commodore being an American company, I'd think the C64 surely was big enough there as well.
But that's actually not even the point here, because Bomb Jack originally is an arcade game (so what platform that longplay was recorded from doesn't really matter) an Jet Pac was best known on the Spectrum - which I'm fairly sure was a machine that didn't matter much outside the UK in its days and definitely less than the C64. So if we go with John being American asn an explanation, it would be actually even more puzzling in a way that he's comparing the mini-game in Touryst to Jet Pac instead of Bomb Jack.
I'm aware this is rather pedantic, but it just bugs me somewhat especially as he's not the only person to do so, I've seen that comparison a number of times by now.
Eh, I could see that but...it's only one section. It's just a rough section. It could be patchable too if they adjust that puzzle. I think that's the only real trouble spot in the game but, yeah, I can't believe that's in there.
Oh, I wouldn't say GOTY as a whole - just that it might be on my list and it's probably the Switch (exclusive) game I've enjoyed most this year. There are others I would put in front of it, though.
I knew it was special when they showed this game at one of the Directs but damn, it really seems to be really damn good.
Also, had no idea that their GBA game looked and still looks that good.
Also, had no idea that their GBA game looked and still looks that good.
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Anyone playing it and finished it...how long is the game? I take my sweet time with games that let me explore.
I never heard of Jet Pac and spent dozens of hours on the arcades playing Bomb Jack, so I was a bit puzzled at that section too lol.
Never even heard of this game until I saw this video pop up in my sub feed. Not a surprise this game looks and runs amazing considering it's Shin'en who also pumped out Fast RMX which was a launch title for the Switch yet still looks and plays amazing today.
Nintendo should honestly get these guys to make the next F-Zero.
Nintendo should honestly get these guys to make the next F-Zero.
Wow, this video and the game was a real surprise.
Certain small gems like these tend to get missed, its really good that DF is finding time to spend on smaller well deserving titles too.
Certain small gems like these tend to get missed, its really good that DF is finding time to spend on smaller well deserving titles too.
Heck no. Not at all. Nothing to do with the visuals.
Yeah, and it's fun.
I had played Mighty Bomb Jack before and didn't care for it so ended up never bothering with the arcade game. Seems like a mistake!
Fantastic work as always, Dark1x! I'm so glad you found the time to do a video on this game. It seemed to release with such little fanfare, hopefully this will make more people aware of this great little gem! Shin'en are total wizards!
I'm loving everything about the game, especially the surfing... My California Dreams have come true!
I'm loving everything about the game, especially the surfing... My California Dreams have come true!
That is exactly what I was afraid of. The video title is troubling if that's the case.
I believe you're thinking of .kkrieger and it won the 96KB competition :)
It's literally just one part of the game which has this problem, though. One room!
It's not a full on GOTY for me - but I do think it might be my favorite Switch exclusive game this year.
Yes, this is another excellent video from Dark1x !
I also like the brief look at some of Shin'en's earlier games. I have been amazed how much power they've been able to squeeze out of systems with (relatively) limited abilities compared to some of their contemporary competitors. Their background in the Amiga demo scene has surely helped hone their skills.
Sounds good to me. I sub to your videos and that title really caught me off guard (in a good way), will most definitely purchase this!
My thought. It has such a similar look and vibe about it and still runs 60fps. Crazy.
If you own a Switch and havent bought this game yet you really need to get your priorities straight.
Anything else would be a surprise.
The Touryst is absolutely my GotY. It's an incredibly unique experience.
Edit - Actually, it's between The Touryst, Slay the Spire, and Katana ZERO. Forgot about the other two. Great year for indies.
Edit - Actually, it's between The Touryst, Slay the Spire, and Katana ZERO. Forgot about the other two. Great year for indies.
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I haven't played slay the spire, but I fully agree for the two other. Katana Zero takes it for me, but touryst is really really not far.
I was holding out since I have spent A LOT this month and put this particular game on hold despite being a Shin'en fan.
But fuck me, this is my next purchase. Not only it does look gorgeous but seems to be a very relaxing game. It's exactly what I want.
But fuck me, this is my next purchase. Not only it does look gorgeous but seems to be a very relaxing game. It's exactly what I want.
He's the "German tourist" for me. Actually I like him : ]
Great cosi looking game by the way. bought it day one.
One thing that I would like Shin'en to improve is on the personality of their games... they're well made but...
It looks good but I'm tired of games taking the 'just make it look like Minecraft' character style. The blocky humanoids are very appealing to kids, but I really don't care for that.
Blocky world is fine if they do something interesting with it. This seems like a way to create environments quickly and consistently.
Blocky world is fine if they do something interesting with it. This seems like a way to create environments quickly and consistently.
