Send it back to the store since you seem extremely unsure about buying one in the first place, don't seem to have had a reason to buy one since you don't even know what to play on it, and appear to buy things that you don't even like!
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I bought a Switch. What do I do now?
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Hmm...then what are you open to playing? That's the question because, outside of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Dark Souls Remastered, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, there isn't much else left for you, unless you're also gonna get into the indie scene, which admittedly I'm not sure I can think of many strong narrative focused games for, save for VA11-HALL-A or something
Hey, I can get that. I usually don't spend too much myself so, every once in a while, I like to spend a bit having fun
Congrats on the refund. Wish I could do the same. Playing scores of average at best Mario levels isnt very fun.
OP
OP
Sure, let me text the dude who sold it to me outside a restaurant and ask for my cash back. I'll just sell it on craigslist if I can't be bothered with it.
If you want Xenoblade 2 but don't want to pay full price you can buy Torna? It's standalone and half the price. Also, Fire Emblem comes out in a couple weeks and previews sound pretty great.
He's better off getting Witcher 3 elsewhere given that the OP has other systems.
Yea if you ignore the other 10 games Nintendo released after botw and future ones coming
Buy BotW if you want to play a game - best game on the system, and I go back to it regularly ($50 on Amazon)
Mario Kart is one of the best in the series
Mario + Rabbids is incredible fun for strategy fan
Smash Bros and Splatoon are great online fun
Octopath Traveler was a good diversion for JRPG, but wait for a sale
Xenoblade 2 was excellent, and a good starting point
FFVII, and FFIX are a must if you are into nostalgia, and like JRPG's
FFX or FFXII - both are $35 at Amazon right now, and are fantastic ports
Download some demos like DQ Builders 2 and see if they interest you
In two weeks, Fire Emblem is out, which is all I personally will play for the next month or so ...
In a few months, Astral Chain, DQXI, and Link's Awakening will be out as well, and later this Fall Pokemon as well
As far as Indies, there are numerous games that play well on the system, and they are frequently on sale
Mario Kart is one of the best in the series
Mario + Rabbids is incredible fun for strategy fan
Smash Bros and Splatoon are great online fun
Octopath Traveler was a good diversion for JRPG, but wait for a sale
Xenoblade 2 was excellent, and a good starting point
FFVII, and FFIX are a must if you are into nostalgia, and like JRPG's
FFX or FFXII - both are $35 at Amazon right now, and are fantastic ports
Download some demos like DQ Builders 2 and see if they interest you
In two weeks, Fire Emblem is out, which is all I personally will play for the next month or so ...
In a few months, Astral Chain, DQXI, and Link's Awakening will be out as well, and later this Fall Pokemon as well
As far as Indies, there are numerous games that play well on the system, and they are frequently on sale
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Two games I'm seeing on the front page that are absolutely worth your time and money (and are a little cheaper than Nintendo FP) are Valkyria Chronicles 4 and The World Ends With You (at least that's my read if you are at all into xenoblade chronicles). The World Ends With You's Switch port comes with some serious caveats, but is still great. Valkyria Chronicles 4 is just great straight-up.
Also you should get Fire Emblem ASAP
Also you should get Fire Emblem ASAP
BotW is still the greatest game of all time. Don't over think it. Splatoon has the best shooter gameplay on the market, just get ready for wierd Nintendo online limitations. Final splat fest is next weekend and it will be a doozy. Mario Odyssey is a 7.5. it has some great moments, but you're constantly being held back by capture and 2D moments. I say skip it. Mario Kart 8D is probably the reigning king of kart racers. Labo is worth checking out, especially if you can find it on discount. Octopath is trash. Mario v Rabbids is probably the best strategy game on the system, unless you like dating simulators. I hear the Civ6 port is decent. There's another 500 hour game if you like 4X.
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*Pulls up Steam.*
Let's see, 370 hours put into The Witcher 3. Do I care to double dip for portability?
The Witcher 3 has not yet been released on Switch.
Grab yourself Dragon Quest Builders 2 demo, fall in love, buy full game.
My key to success with the Switch is to play games I usually wouldn't bother with. It has rekindled my passion for gaming, that's for sure.
My key to success with the Switch is to play games I usually wouldn't bother with. It has rekindled my passion for gaming, that's for sure.
Just want to say that you have great taste. And I agree with your Odyssey assessment, it's really held back by the capture mechanic which is such a shame.
With regard to game prices: If you are willing to buy physical games and resell them later on, you can recoup (most of) the high software prices. I bought a Switch with Mario Kart, Zelda BotW and Mario Odyssey for less than 400€ in total - all brand new, but I waited for sales. About 18 months later, I sold everything for 375€. Taking ebay fees into account, I received over 80% of what I originally paid which is worth the hassle IMO.
BotW at full price is worth it IMO.
Some ports that are great on Switch if you haven't played them elsewhere are FFXII:TZA, Katamari Damacy REROLL, Bayonetta 2, and a fun cheap game you can beat in an hour, Mom Hid My Game!
Some ports that are great on Switch if you haven't played them elsewhere are FFXII:TZA, Katamari Damacy REROLL, Bayonetta 2, and a fun cheap game you can beat in an hour, Mom Hid My Game!
Seconded. Make it a full-on Vita.
... Is Dustforce on Switch by the way?
Edit: I'm watching this thread because I'll get a Switch soon and care the most about narrative in a game OP.
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Or just buy a cheap can of compressed air which has a million other uses as well. Also, I bought a used Switch in June 2018 and haven't had the drift problem yet, and that's after playing over 20 games on it.
There are a lot of good experiences on the Switch. KUSO (plateforming) and Horizon Chase Turbo (racing) are two beginner-friendly games I would recommend anyone who just purchased a Switch. They aren't particularly good games in their respective genres but they are easy to pick up, cheap and enjoyable.
As someone who dislikes narrative heavy games the switch is pretty good
I'd recommend you get into them, or else return the switch lmao doubt you'll like xenoblade 2 and it's unbashaly sexist designs
Anyway get Mario Odyssey, hollow Knight ( game is like $7), all the Wii u ports you missed
I'd recommend you get into them, or else return the switch lmao doubt you'll like xenoblade 2 and it's unbashaly sexist designs
Anyway get Mario Odyssey, hollow Knight ( game is like $7), all the Wii u ports you missed
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Minecraft on the go or playing in bed is pretty neat.
Does the Switch have any other apps besides YouTube and Hulu that are must-haves or at least pretty good?
Does the Switch have any other apps besides YouTube and Hulu that are must-haves or at least pretty good?
I love that this gif lives. Vita's spirit lives on.First things first:
Now, Nintendo does definitely put their own stuff on sale from time to time. Just yesterday I was browsing the EU eShop and saw Splatoon 2 + Octo Expansion for 60 bucks. The sales aren't mindblowing but they're there.
As for game recommendations I can definitely recommend Xenoblade Chronicles 2 if you want a huge, spawling JRPG to sink your teeth into. (The prequel expansion is great as well).
Bayonetta 1+2 are a great deal as well if you haven't played them before and like these type of action games.
Check you My Nintendo page for those sweet, sweet phone wallpapers.
Switch is now your indie machine. You can't go back.
Nintendo's output has been great and it's only going to get better this year. Recommendations:
Breath of the Wild
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Mario Odyssey
Splatoon 2
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze
Mario + Rabbids
ARMS
Other titles I haven't played like Captain Toad and Xenoblade are also commonly recommended. The latter half of this year looks bonkers, and even next week Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 could be a big hitter.
There's a ton of old ass games on the system that you may have missed. Ever play Okami? Tales of Vesperia? Disgaea? Bayonetta 2? Dozens of SNK arcade games? They're all here!
Switch is definitely on the fast track for my favorite console of all time. Literally too many games. JUST TOO MANY.
Switch is now your indie machine. You can't go back.
Nintendo's output has been great and it's only going to get better this year. Recommendations:
Breath of the Wild
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Mario Odyssey
Splatoon 2
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze
Mario + Rabbids
ARMS
Other titles I haven't played like Captain Toad and Xenoblade are also commonly recommended. The latter half of this year looks bonkers, and even next week Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 could be a big hitter.
There's a ton of old ass games on the system that you may have missed. Ever play Okami? Tales of Vesperia? Disgaea? Bayonetta 2? Dozens of SNK arcade games? They're all here!
Switch is definitely on the fast track for my favorite console of all time. Literally too many games. JUST TOO MANY.
BS. There is a Summer Sale going on right now in Europe with 33% off for first party games and up to 70% for third party games. Only thing people have to get used to is the fact that Nintendo's own games won't get more than 33% off.
Even though you aren't a fan of turn based combat buy Fire Emblem Three Houses.
It perfectly fits your narrative driven tastes.
Since you enjoy Dark Souls a lot and part of the appeal of Dark Souls is figuring out the world's story then you should also buy Hollowknight if you still haven't played that yet.
If you never played Bastion as well get that too.
Also get Celeste. You don't have too many options.
The recommendations to play Warframe I also endorse.
It perfectly fits your narrative driven tastes.
Since you enjoy Dark Souls a lot and part of the appeal of Dark Souls is figuring out the world's story then you should also buy Hollowknight if you still haven't played that yet.
If you never played Bastion as well get that too.
Also get Celeste. You don't have too many options.
The recommendations to play Warframe I also endorse.
In addition to the ones you've already mentioned:
Super Mario Odyssey
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Assault Android Cactus
Cadence of Hyrule
Mario+Rabbids+Donkey Kong Expansion
Sega Ages Virtua Racing
Splatoon 2 + Octo Expansion
Tetris 99
Sega Ages Phantasy Star
To get you started.
Super Mario Odyssey
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Assault Android Cactus
Cadence of Hyrule
Mario+Rabbids+Donkey Kong Expansion
Sega Ages Virtua Racing
Splatoon 2 + Octo Expansion
Tetris 99
Sega Ages Phantasy Star
To get you started.
