Edit. Deleting my thread. It wasn't my intention to offend anyone.
I'm truly sorry and won't happen again.
I'm truly sorry and won't happen again.
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Switch shovelware - Let's all of us help others avoid crappy games
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I don't want to derail your efforts OP, but I have a pretty easy time avoiding things I don't want to play on the eShop... what I'm always more interested in are the lesser-known titles that I've missed because of all the crap they get buried under!
Whenever I click on the sale threads, seeing the sheer number of titles almost instantly discourages me from even looking. It's crazy how poor discovery and curation are on the platform, and it's my most played console! :(
Whenever I click on the sale threads, seeing the sheer number of titles almost instantly discourages me from even looking. It's crazy how poor discovery and curation are on the platform, and it's my most played console! :(
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Do not use the eShop.
Use DekuDeals. Since the day I have been using that website, I do not purchase shovelware anymore. They have Metacritic ratings directly on the website.
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They were literally cents. I have not spent $2 USD total in those games I listed as shovelware.
Some of those were free. Last December, QubicGames was gifting one game every day for 10 days I think.
yeah tbh all of these tiny games that end up going on sale for dirt cheap have some small audience that they can find. like, I got Totes the Goat while it was 9 cents because I thought it was funny and now I've discovered that I love Q*bert. We can't just write stuff off as shovelware wholesale
Thanks for the link!
I had no idea Totes the Goat was a Crossy Road-like Q*bert clone. For nine cents (edit: w/ points it was free), I'll give it a shot. LOL
Exactly, it's not like these games on the platform are hurting anyone
99Vidas is a great-looking brawler that's held back by a myriad of issues.
At least that's what I thought of it when I reviewed the PC version a few years back: http://www.cubed3.com/review/3460/1/99vidas-pc.html
Perhaps the Switch version rectified a few problems, perhaps not.
In any case, the soundtrack is superb.
At least that's what I thought of it when I reviewed the PC version a few years back: http://www.cubed3.com/review/3460/1/99vidas-pc.html
Perhaps the Switch version rectified a few problems, perhaps not.
In any case, the soundtrack is superb.
I don't even know what to say.
Who doesn't what's "shovelware" and what's not at this point? I think everyone on this forum knows how things work. Do people just buy stuff on a whim?
Or this just a thread to bizarrely show off your shovelware collection?
I'm just confused honestly.
Who doesn't what's "shovelware" and what's not at this point? I think everyone on this forum knows how things work. Do people just buy stuff on a whim?
Or this just a thread to bizarrely show off your shovelware collection?
I'm just confused honestly.
Uh, Kuso is pretty great, especially for the price. I'm sure a lot of this other stuff is crap, but including that makes me question the entire list.
I'd much rather get a list going of stuff that seems like shovelware but is actually legit.
I'd much rather get a list going of stuff that seems like shovelware but is actually legit.
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Shovelware isn't just a word for games you don't like or think are bad. I can't speak to all of those games, but Kuso is absolutely is not shovelware. A close friend of mine worked super hard of it and is (deservedly) very proud of his work. He even reached out and got Yoko Taro to voice act in it. It was a total labor of love. Don't make nasty threads like these just because you can't control yourself buying games without researching them first.
*shrug* I really enjoyed Mana Spark and Rekt.
North is always on sale and I didn't like that one at all.
North is always on sale and I didn't like that one at all.
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Well, this thread backfired on me. It wasn't my intention.
I'm sorry.
Honestly, I'm more curious on the games that are crazy cheap and awesome versus the shitty shovelware garbage.
Exactly what I wanted to say, minus the personal anecdote of course. Real people poured their heart and soul into these games. It's pretty callous to generalize like this without at least offering more specific reasons why you dislike something.
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Thank you for understanding where I'm coming from. I don't think there's anything wrong with talking about games you don't like and such, but labelling games as shovelware without really knowing anything about where they come from is really disrespectful. I know two other devs a bit who made stuff on your list (not as close as my friend who made Kuso) and I assure you that neither of them, are trying to mislead you or anything. They're just out trying to do the best they can with what they have. I can see you didn't really mean to insinuate all that you did, so don't beat yourself up too hard. Live and learn! <3
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Yes, I really understand what you are saying, and it wasn't my intention to offend anyone.
With all my heart, I truly say that I'm sorry, and this error won't happen again.
Racedierun is fine. It's a fun little bite sized racer...thing. You could do a lot worse.
Kuso is legitimately a good game. I don't think you're going to find many people that agree with you.
I honestly don't see the point of this thread beyond being an outlet for the 2edgy4me jerk offs, braying their knee slapping aRmS iS sHoVeLwArE hot takes.
Kuso is legitimately a good game. I don't think you're going to find many people that agree with you.
I honestly don't see the point of this thread beyond being an outlet for the 2edgy4me jerk offs, braying their knee slapping aRmS iS sHoVeLwArE hot takes.
That's more than enough for me! You're a good dude in my books!
I'd use this thread to point out actual no-effort shovelware, like The Bullet: Time for Revenge.
www.nintendoenthusiast.com
And other no effort asset flips.
The Bullet: Time of Revenge is a Unity asset for developers sold as a game
A new game on the Nintendo eShop, The Bullet: Time of Revenge, has been identified as an asset flip from the Unity Asset Store.
www.nintendoenthusiast.com
And other no effort asset flips.
I actually came across this title randomly in the eshop since it is on sales right now. Haven't heard of it but is curious, so thanks for the words. I am more tempted to get it now
Can the eshop "Ignore" titles?
Because I'll check off 99% of OPs list so my eshop shopping experience is more pleasant
Because I'll check off 99% of OPs list so my eshop shopping experience is more pleasant
Honestly, this suggestion alone makes my visit to this thread a worthwhile effort - thank you for bringing this to collective attention!
But, yeah - determining what's actually shovel ware is really difficult. Most eShop titles look like they have redeeming value to them, but I just don't have the time/interest to make the last step to purchasing it. I really enjoyed Conduct Together - they even put in different model trains for the train geeks to unlock! Nice little touch.
Well. There's the surprisingly enjoyable Earth Wars, which typically goes for $4.50 on the Switch eshop.
It's presentation is pretty low-budget, but the game itself is solid Vanillaware-esque hack & slash action.
Outside of the Switch, this game is more commonly known as Earth's Dawn, and tends to go for $20+. Weird how that works out, but all the same, I recommend checking it out.
EARTH WARS for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Buy EARTH WARS and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.
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Yeah, Love/Kuso are great games. The art style is minimalist, the platforming is tight and fun. Definitely worth the price, and it's always on sale for some crazy low amount. The music in it is real cool too. Not sure how anyone can look at it and think it's shovelware. It's also exactly what it says on the box, the eshop listing isn't misleading or anything. https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/kuso-switch/
It's really not that hard to just look at a game's store page and recognise if it's shovelware.
Or google it if you're unsure.
Or google it if you're unsure.
OP was deleted but Astro Bears is awesome. I actually have played it with non-gamer friends for hours and had nothing but laughs.
Yep, because of this, I've already purchased a few things. I even saw them on sale on the eShop earlier, but I think because of the way it's all presented and organized here, it makes it "easier" somehow. LOL It's been a nice little distraction delaying me from pulling the trigger on the $40 Hatsune Miku game. :D
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