Is it worth buying a Switch purely for its true exclusives? Which ones?

Deleted member 31873 · Jul 6, 2018

I own a PS4 Pro and a Wii U, so I already own any ported or multi-platform games I want on those systems. Even if I buy a Switch, I will always choose the PS4 version of any game that's on both because I don't care about portability.

So with regards to true exclusives - i.e. games only available on Switch and nothing else - is it worth buying a Switch? Right now, the only game I really want is Super Mario Odyssey, although I have my eye on Metroid Prime as well.

Of the other big games I'm aware of, I'm not interested in Pokemon, Smash Bros, or Splatoon, and although Xenoblade Chronicles 2 looks decent, it doesn't look interesting enough to pull me away from my existing PS4 backlog of games like Nier Automata, Yakuza Zero, and many others.

Now it's probably very evident that my knowledge of the Switch library is limited, but my general impression from this forum is that most of the popular Switch games aside those I've mentioned above are Wii U ports and multi-platform games.

I've got a couple of twelve hour flights coming up in September, so it would be great to get a Switch before then, as I've pretty much done with my Vita at this point.

So, what other Switch exclusives should I look into? Give me your recommendations!

UPDATE:
So thanks to the useful responses, so far I've got:

Super Mario Odyssey
Metroid Prime
Bayonetta 3
Mario + Rabbids
Mario Party (maybe)
Octopath Traveller
Hollow Knight (EDIT: Yes, I know there's a Linux version, but I would prefer it on a console because reasons)
Golf Story
Picross S
Deemo (assuming it has more content than the Vita version)

Seems like it's probably worth it now?

Conor419 · Jul 6, 2018

Oh god, one of those weirdo threads where they try and tactically disqualify Zelda — a game better than the entire PS4 library — as a Switch game because it was on the Wii U.

because I don't care about portability.

Of course.

Of the other big games I'm aware of, I'm not interested in Pokemon, Smash Bros, or Splatoon, and although Xenoblade Chronicles 2 looks decent, it doesn't look interesting enough

Uh huh.

SideMatt · Jul 6, 2018

I mean if you're not interested in most of the exclusives, then probably not...

Deleted member 37917 · Jul 6, 2018

You do not like Nintendo games except Mario, so I guess you answered your own question.

Deleted member 31873 · Jul 6, 2018

Conor419 said:
Oh god, one of those weirdo threads where people try and disqualify Zelda as a Switch game because it was on the Wii U.

Well, I already own and played the Wii U version, so I'm not going to buy it again on the Switch.

Windrunner · Jul 6, 2018

Well, if you really want to play Mario Odyssey and you have the cash to spend, go for it.

AnnoyingSensei · Jul 6, 2018

Why even ask this question if you basically already answered it yourself? You don't care about Pokémon, Splatoon or Smash bros which are Nintendo's games.

L Corleone · Jul 6, 2018

The answer to your question is no

Renna Hazel · Jul 6, 2018

Conor419 said:
Oh god, one of those weirdo threads where people try and disqualify Zelda as a Switch game because it was on the Wii U.

Of course.

He's inquiring about the Switch, so if he has the game on Wii U then it being on Switch wouldn't do much for him. Makes perfect sense to me.

Anyway, some of the big Switch exclusives that you didn't name are
Arms
Mario + Rabbids
Fire Emblem Warriors
Mario Tennis
Octopath Traveler
Kirby Star Allies
Mainline Fire Emblem
Mario Party
Bayonetta 3

If those interest you, go for it. If not, don't.

Fyurix · Jul 6, 2018

It is upon you to decide whether a Switch is worth your money or not. But you are underestimating the portability...

Elven_Star · Jul 6, 2018

Released:
Hollow Knight (also on PC, but not the consoles you mentioned)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Mario+Rabbids
Super Mario Odyssey
Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Coming:
Fire Emblem Three Houses
Metroid Prime 4
Octopath Traveler (out in a week)
Shin Megami Tensei V

And it's been only around a year. The answer is a big yes.

watdaeff4 · Jul 6, 2018

Conor419 said:
Oh god, one of those weirdo threads where people try and disqualify Zelda as a Switch game because it was on the Wii U.

Of course.

Uh huh.

Well he owns a WiiU so maybe he already played Zelda?

Otherwise yeah he looks like he has his mind made up.

But I will say Hollow Knight is amazing

Nintendo · Jul 6, 2018

You're only interested in Mario and to be honest, it's not worth buying the Switch for Odyssey. Wait till a good Mario game comes out or the Switch price to go down.

kjtc1979 · Jul 6, 2018

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nintendo_Switch_games

KingdomHeartsFan · Jul 6, 2018

Doesn't sound like theres gonna be much for you yet, might wanna wait til there's more that appeals to you and by then the price might be lower too.

One title missing from the OP that you might have missed is Octopath Traveler.

raketenrolf · Jul 6, 2018

It's only worth it for exclusives and portable indies imo. But if you strip it off all those former Wii U games AND don't like a lot of Nintendo franchises like Splatoon and SSB, I don't know why even ask if you still have a backlog and list Odyssey as that one single game that interests you right now (that's also already available).

The obvious answer is to wait until there is more stuff that interests you. Except if you are one of those weird persons who wants other people to convince you to buy one so that you feel better about your buying habits because you know it's stupid to buy more expensive stuff even though you have plenty unplayed games lying around.

DigitalOp · Jul 6, 2018

This is a troll thread in the lowest of keys...

No Wii U ports, fine.

No Smash, Pokemon, or Splatoon?

You've eliminated pretty much every exclusive. Why did you make a thread?

cw_sasuke · Jul 6, 2018

AnnoyingSensei said:
Why even ask this question if you basically already answered it yourself? You don't care about Pokémon, Splatoon or Smash bros which are Nintendo's games.

Yeah ...it's a bit weird.
Better safe yourself the time and money of you don't care about the games.

Then again he bought a WiiU .....

DigitalOp said:
This is a troll thread in the lowest of keys...

No Wii U ports, fine.

No Smash, Pokemon, or Splatoon?

You've eliminated pretty much every exclusive. Why did you make a thread?

You forgot he also doesn't care about portability.

I mean ...yeah if you take away everything the plattform stands for it's difficult to convince you lol.

Jeffrey Guang · Jul 6, 2018

Splatoon 2
Splatoon 2
Splatoon 2

TheKeyPit · Jul 6, 2018

zakatana said:
You do not like Nintendo games except Mario, so I guess you answered your own question.

AnnoyingSensei said:
Why even ask this question if you basically already answered it yourself? You don't care about Pokémon, Splatoon or Smash bros which are Nintendo's games.

L Corleone said:
The answer to your question is no

.

Don't buy a Switch @OP

jwk94 · Jul 6, 2018

Since we're all here, how's Splatoon 2's singleplayer content? I was watching Giant Bomb's Quick Look of the DLC and what I saw from the subway stuff in the DLC looked like a lot of fun. Is the base game like that? And about how long would it take to beat the single player?

Lelouch0612 · Jul 6, 2018

- Mario + Rabbids is an excellent game.
- Hollow Knight is one of the best metroidvania and is a console exclusive.
- Octopath Traveler is releasing next week and is an old-school JRPG. There is a demo on the eshop that was very successful.
- Super Mario Odyssey like you mentionned
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a very meaty JRPG with a vibrant cast of characters and a rewarding battle system.

That is already 200-300 hours worth of content.

Manixramz · Jul 6, 2018

Conor419 said:
Oh god, one of those weirdo threads where they try and tactically disqualify Zelda — a game better than the entire PS4 library — as a Switch game because it was on the Wii U.

huh what ?/
but its ok .

OP clearly played Zelda . no means that its a not a good switch game

Renna Hazel · Jul 6, 2018

jwk94 said:
Since we're all here, how's Splatoon 2's singleplayer content? I was watching Giant Bomb's Quick Look of the DLC and what I saw from the subway stuff in the DLC looked like a lot of fun. Is the base game like that? And about how long would it take to beat the single player?

Have you played Splatoon 1? The base game is similar to that (or a much easier version of what you saw on Giant Bomb's Quick Look). It would take maybe 5 hours to clear the base game of Splatoon, longer for the DLC. I think it's really fun but I dunno if I'd purchase the game if there was no intention to play the multiplayer at all.

Wiped · Jul 6, 2018

Honestly I own a Wii U and a Switch and I never bought Zelda BOTW on Wii U because it's just not an enjoyable console to use any more. I waited and bought on Switch instead.

Trust me, playing BOTW on Switch is such a hugely preferable experience it's not even funny. Putting aside portability, there's the instant suspend/resume and comfy split joycon control options.

Conor419 · Jul 6, 2018

DigitalOp said:
This is a troll thread in the lowest of keys...

No Wii U ports, fine.

No Smash, Pokemon, or Splatoon?

You've eliminated pretty much every exclusive. Why did you make a thread?

Yep, only seasoned trolls such as myself and DigitalOp would recognize this, but it is a troll thread.

Deleted member 3700 · Jul 6, 2018

jwk94 said:
Since we're all here, how's Splatoon 2's singleplayer content? I was watching Giant Bomb's Quick Look of the DLC and what I saw from the subway stuff in the DLC looked like a lot of fun. Is the base game like that? And about how long would it take to beat the single player?

Don't just buy it for single player. Octo Expansion is meant to be a meaty and difficult challenge, while the campaign in base game is much easier. I would encourage you to try multiplayer. Many people who have never played online before find it really fun and easy to get into. You can also play it in non-competitive style.

DannyClash · Jul 6, 2018

you want the lesson on humility as taught by Mario Tennis online

Pooroomoo · Jul 6, 2018

MartinB105 said:
I own a PS4 Pro and a Wii U, so I already own any ported or multi-platform games I want on those systems. Even if I buy a Switch, I will always choose the PS4 version of any game that's on both because I don't care about portability.

So with regards to true exclusives - i.e. games only available on Switch and nothing else - is it worth buying a Switch? Right now, the only game I really want is Super Mario Odyssey, although I have my eye on Metroid Prime as well.

Of the other big games I'm aware of, I'm not interested in Pokemon, Smash Bros, or Splatoon, and although Xenoblade Chronicles 2 looks decent, it doesn't look interesting enough to pull me away from my existing PS4 backlog of games like Nier Automata, Yakuza Zero, and many others.

Now it's probably very evident that my knowledge of the Switch library is limited, but my general impression from this forum is that most of the popular Switch games aside those I've mentioned above are Wii U ports and multi-platform games.

I've got a couple of twelve hour flights coming up in September, so it would be great to get a Switch before then, as I've pretty much done with my Vita at this point.

So, what other Switch exclusives should I look into? Give me your recommendations!

Do you also play on PC? If not, there are some more excellent games that for now are only on the Switch (besides PC), e.g. Hollow Knight, Golf Story (actually this one is entirely an exclusive I think), Battle Chef Brigade, and more.

z0m3le · Jul 6, 2018

MartinB105 said:
I own a PS4 Pro and a Wii U, so I already own any ported or multi-platform games I want on those systems. Even if I buy a Switch, I will always choose the PS4 version of any game that's on both because I don't care about portability.

So with regards to true exclusives - i.e. games only available on Switch and nothing else - is it worth buying a Switch? Right now, the only game I really want is Super Mario Odyssey, although I have my eye on Metroid Prime as well.

Of the other big games I'm aware of, I'm not interested in Pokemon, Smash Bros, or Splatoon, and although Xenoblade Chronicles 2 looks decent, it doesn't look interesting enough to pull me away from my existing PS4 backlog of games like Nier Automata, Yakuza Zero, and many others.

Now it's probably very evident that my knowledge of the Switch library is limited, but my general impression from this forum is that most of the popular Switch games aside those I've mentioned above are Wii U ports and multi-platform games.

I've got a couple of twelve hour flights coming up in September, so it would be great to get a Switch before then, as I've pretty much done with my Vita at this point.

So, what other Switch exclusives should I look into? Give me your recommendations!

Bayonetta 3 (like Automata, it's another Platinum game), Octopath Traveler is being called a spiritual successor to FF6 and that comes out next Friday, Metroid Prime 4 like you said, of course the Sequels to Mario and Zelda in 17 months to 28 months from now.

It's also the best place to play Indie games, since those max out on even the Switch hardware and there are a few exclusives there as well, including golf story.

We are not very far into the Switch's life cycle, so it's hard to point out more announced exclusives, PS4 didn't even have bloodborn yet at this time in it's life, so it's hard to show you a library. Lastly, Monolithsoft's new game looks really interesting: https://www.monolithsoft.co.jp/recruit/special/

Alex840 · Jul 6, 2018

See if these other exclusives interest you enough:

Released:
Zelda: BotW
Mario Odyssey
Mario Kart 8
Arms
Mario + Rabbids
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Hollow Knight

Coming Soon:
Octopath Traveler
Super Mario Party
Fire Emblem
Bayonetta 3
Metroid Prime 4

HotHamBoy · Jul 6, 2018

Elven_Star said:
Released:
Hollow Knight (also on PC, but not the consoles you mentioned)
Mario+Rabbids
Super Mario Odyssey
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Coming:
Fire Emblem Three Houses
Metroidvania Prime
Octopath Traveler (out in a week)
Shin Megami Tensei V

And it's been only around a year. The answer is a big yes.

If we are counting Hollow Knight I got a few more for you:

True exclusives:
Golf Story
Kadobat Wars
Kamiko

Only on Switch & PC:
Battle Chef Brigade
Pocket Rumble
Blossom Tales
Pocket Panic (coming very soon)
Killer Queen Black (timed Switch exclusive this Winter, PC 2019)

Exclusive modern ports of retro games:
Zerodiv's growing Psikyo collection (Strikers 1945 1 & 2, Gunbird 1 & 2, Samurai Aces, Tengai, Dragon Blaze, Zero Gunner 2-, Sol Divide, Gunbarich)
Hamster's ACA exclusives (Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros Vs. Donkey Kong, Punch Out!!)
Namco Museum
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection (coming soon)
Taiti Darius cillection

Yoshi · Jul 6, 2018

Conor419 said:
Oh god, one of those weirdo threads where they try and tactically disqualify Zelda — a game better than the entire PS4 library — as a Switch game because it was on the Wii U.

If you have a Wii U, it certainly is no reason to buy a Switch though, so I do not see how this is tactically. I bought a Switch only with the first interesting exclusive, which was Mario + Rabbids for me.

Super Mario Odyssey and Mario + Rabbids are awesome games and if you like those series, I'm sure Splatoon 2 and Xenoblade will be to your liking as well. But if you are not a huge platformer fan (unlike me, who couldn't possibly pass Mario for so long), then I'd say no, at the moment, the Switch is not worth it for its exclusives.

Datajoy · Jul 6, 2018

Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2, Octopath Traveler, Smash Ultimate, eventual Animal Crossing, Pokemon Gen VIII, Metroid Prime 4... these games make it worth it IMO

AverageFisk · Jul 6, 2018

Super Mario Odyssey is really fucking good. Almost worth the price of admission alone.

SimpleCRIPPLE · Jul 6, 2018

Doesn't care about portability, yet wants it because of some upcoming 12 hour flights.

Even if you don't like most of the Nintendo-made Switch exclusives, there should be enough variety in the indie catalog to keep you busy.

KrigareN- · Jul 6, 2018

It's not for you.

There will be many periods where it'll be collecting dust.

Conor419 said:
Oh god, one of those weirdo threads where they try and tactically disqualify Zelda — a game better than the entire PS4 library — as a Switch game because it was on the Wii U.

Of course.

Uh huh.

You sound defensive as hell.

Oh gee, a console player doesn't care about Switch's portability.

lmao

The Great Khali · Jul 6, 2018

If you own a Wii U and a PS4, and don't care for playing multiplatform indie games on a portable I'd say wait it out for another year or 2.

Super Mario Oddysey, Xenoblade 2 and Splatoon 2 are the only notable exclusives in my opinion.

Octopath Traveller is also coming.

You also have Mario Rabbids, Arms and etc.

But that's not enough to upgrade in my opinion. Also for me Pokemon doesn't look too hot.

Luckily I didn't own a Wii U, so for me alot of the Wii U ports are basically new games. Also I like my indie games to be on a portable.

olobolger · Jul 6, 2018

Lelouch0612 said:
- Mario + Rabbids is an excellent game.
- Hollow Knight is one of the best metroidvania and is a console exclusive.
- Octopath Traveler is releasing next week and is an old-school JRPG. There is a demo on the eshop that was very successful.
- Super Mario Odyssey like you mentionned
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a very meaty JRPG with a vibrant cast of characters and a rewarding battle system.

That is already 200-300 hours worth of content.

This.

There are more, and Switch is an indie heaven to play those games exclusively around the house or outside, but if you don't care about portability, neither some of the biggest exclusive games on the platform...

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Skronk · Jul 6, 2018

Exclusives and indie games that work well handheld is what I've got it for.

Aizen-S-Kennedy · Jul 6, 2018

Lol @ ppl loving switch so much they can't handle someone no wanting certain games on it or caring about the portability. I own a switch n don't like a lot of the games that are coming out on it n I didn't give a single fuck about it being portable either when I purchased it.

They already played Botw guys so why buy a system for some shit they already beat lol.

OT: you should lookin into
Mario+ rabbids
Octopath traveler
Xenoblade
Hollow knight
Fire emblem
If all those plus Mario aren't enough for you then don't buy a switch.

HotHamBoy · Jul 6, 2018

OP, you don't really want to buy a Switch right now and you certainly don't need to.

Topic was over before it was started.

Skronk said:
Exclusives and indie games that work well handheld is what I've got it for.

Death Road to Canada is an excellent thing to bust out for table top multiplayer.

joylevel11 · Jul 6, 2018

doesn't sound like it's worth it for you.

i bought it for Mario, Zelda, and Pokemon. even at that...i can see a lot of periods were I won't touch it.

cowbanana · Jul 6, 2018

DigitalOp said:
This is a troll thread in the lowest of keys...

No Wii U ports, fine.

No Smash, Pokemon, or Splatoon?

You've eliminated pretty much every exclusive. Why did you make a thread?

I'm enjoying my Switch, but I have absolutely no interest in Smash, Pokemon or Splatoon, so the premise isn't all that strange.

Conor419 said:
Oh god, one of those weirdo threads where they try and tactically disqualify Zelda — a game better than the entire PS4 library — as a Switch game because it was on the Wii U.

Bleh, hyperbole much. I really enjoyed BotW but I think it's massively overrated. It's a really good game with some interesting systems, great traversal and a beautiful world. But combat is weak and something like Horizon Zero Dawn outclasses BotW here by crazy lengths in terms of pure exhilarating combat. Enemy variety in BotW is also incredibly weak - and the story... omg, pure shit, princess rescuing trope of the lowest rank. As a non Nintendo zealot and a lover of games in general I'd rate it a solid 8/10 for just being a highly enjoyable, but flawed game.

DocSeuss · Jul 6, 2018

Conor419 said:
Oh god, one of those weirdo threads where they try and tactically disqualify Zelda — a game better than the entire PS4 library — as a Switch game because it was on the Wii U.

Zelda isn't that good. Digimon Cyber Sleuth is absolutely the better game and I won't have you slandering it. How dare you, sir. Pistols at dawn!

Okay, in all seriousness, yeah, I totally not get caring that much about Nintendo's exclusives. I don't like Nintendo games that much either. I haven't played a single one that I've fallen in love with. Not one. Breath of the Wild is the one I spent the most time with, but beyond that, Nintendo simply does not make games that I have any interest in playing. I don't think they're fun or interesting. But I would still personally recommend the Switch because hot damn, playing Doom and Enter the Gungeon on a mobile device is amazing. Ubisoft kicks ass with Mario vs Rabbids too.

HotHamBoy · Jul 6, 2018

cowbanana said:
I'm enjoying my Switch, but I have absolutely no interest in Smash, Pokemon or Splatoon, so the premise isn't all that strange.

It' pretty strange when you also only want it for games that can only be played on Switch.

fourfourfun · Jul 6, 2018

Splatoon 2 is wonderful but you'll want the DLC for your flight as it focuses on offline fun. On the flip, I've really got into this after binning off multiplayer games for a long time.

I'm currently going through Golf Story, which is awesome. Don't expect it to be a graphical showcase, it plays towards your whimsical recollections of 16bit Jrpgs through the medium of golf. The actual golfing is really decent!

You might find dry times if you go pure exclusive though in the future.

On the portability front, don't forget that it isn't necessarily a taking out of the house thing. Just being able to grab it and crash out on a sofa, or in a different room is a real bonus. In the past, I've just wanted to quietly and quickly have a blast on something and have just grabbed the thing out of the dock while the TV has a film on or something.

Birdseeding · Jul 6, 2018

Don't forget Golf Story.

fourfourfun · Jul 6, 2018

EDIT: everyone has said this already.

Shibata100 · Jul 6, 2018

This is one of the most ridiculous threads I have seen on Era. You already knew the answer to your own question.

Is it worth buying a Switch purely for its true exclusives? Which ones?

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