That's where it doesn't make sense to not have it. Gesture support for games is something entirely different.
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Switch is a touch capable system but games still don't support touch features, even Nintendo ones
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That's where it doesn't make sense to not have it. Gesture support for games is something entirely different.
I was surprised Armello has full touchscreen controls as well. Likely a result of the mobile versions' development.
Turok 2 on the switch has touch aiming which I found weird.
And by touch aiming, I mean the type of mouse looking you'd find on DS 1st person shooters.
And by touch aiming, I mean the type of mouse looking you'd find on DS 1st person shooters.
I agree that some handy touches controls would benefit a lot of games in handheld mode (especially for menus and such). We made our game (Worse Than Death) entirely touch-capable for that reason. You can play the whole game that way, use traditional controls, or both.
I would love for some games to use touch as a way to access Easter eggs or some such, just to reward players who think to try something.
I would love for some games to use touch as a way to access Easter eggs or some such, just to reward players who think to try something.
No one's talking about making gimmicky touch screen games. This is about having the option to use the touch screen, like for menus, visual novels, or advancing dialogue
There have been a few convenient implementations, at least. Like in Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD, you can swipe from the side of the screen while in the field to quick heal your party.
And there are some games where it's been really handy for gameplay, like using the Celestial Brush techniques in Okami! I found it much easier to draw on the screen compared to flicking the Joycon around.
But I get the thing about menus sometimes. There are def times when those big menu buttons will scream "Touch controls!" but I feel like a fool when I try to uselessly jab at the screen.
And there are some games where it's been really handy for gameplay, like using the Celestial Brush techniques in Okami! I found it much easier to draw on the screen compared to flicking the Joycon around.
But I get the thing about menus sometimes. There are def times when those big menu buttons will scream "Touch controls!" but I feel like a fool when I try to uselessly jab at the screen.
When it comes to budget and time constraint decisions, I'm perfectly fine with them punting touch controls for things that actually matter.
For a screen that size I doubt it adds much to the cost. May even be cheaper, because all other devices that size have touch screens.
Remember: gamefreak make the Pokemon games, not Nintendo. They want us to remember that such small indie company doesn't have the resources to design a game with that sensibility.
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i never liked touch controls because of how the screens got ruined over time. i don't mind of they fade into obscurity.
all my 3DSs have wear from use and i'm pretty careful with the thing. it's just impossible to play some games without making a single scratch. i avoided using the touch screen as much as possible.
all my 3DSs have wear from use and i'm pretty careful with the thing. it's just impossible to play some games without making a single scratch. i avoided using the touch screen as much as possible.
Ah, that's true. And the system menu and shop can be used as a tablet without any controls at least.
well now that Nintendo has bailed on the switch concept, I hope they start making more touch capable stuff.