Good, I wanna take these games on the go. It's a good way for Nintendo to pad out their output in Switch considering I'd double dip for most of the Wii Us library.
Bring on XCX and Tokyo Mirage Sessions.
Bring on XCX and Tokyo Mirage Sessions.
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The Switch Port Discussion Thread
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I've said it in a few other threads, but it does sort of suck.
As a Wii U owner, atleast I could hold onto the fact that I had a handful of truly great and unique exclusives, even if the console died within 3 years and was really not supported at all.
Now I basically only have Wonderful 101. The purchase was a complete waste.
As a Wii U owner, atleast I could hold onto the fact that I had a handful of truly great and unique exclusives, even if the console died within 3 years and was really not supported at all.
Now I basically only have Wonderful 101. The purchase was a complete waste.
i should be happy about wii u games being ported to switch just because not everyone bought a wii u?
that nintendo direct was almost all ports, the only thing i was interested in was kirby
it'd be one thing if the ports actually contained substantial new content, but that just isnt the case
that nintendo direct was almost all ports, the only thing i was interested in was kirby
it'd be one thing if the ports actually contained substantial new content, but that just isnt the case
Doesn't bother me in the slightest. I have a huge Wii U library and there's still a ton for me to get into on the Switch.
Doesn't affect me as I won't buy the ports/remasters again anyway. But of course it's good for those that haven't played the games yet and those who want to see some improvements over the Wii U versions. It's a win-win situation, especially since they're fast to develop for the otherwise software droughts.
Digging it. Loved the Wii U but I never want to have to turn it on ever again (although I probably will to play Metroid Prime Trilogy before Metroid 4 comes out and maybe to play Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE)
Some of my favorite games in the last couple years were on Wii U but it's near impossible to defend the hardware unless you get people to experience it. More people need to play those games, and the Switch customer base is massive and growing
Need ports of:
Mario Maker
Wonderful 101
Smash for Wii U/3DS
Pikmin 3
Captain Toad
NES Remixes
I'd even take the ports of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess since those improved those games but people might not be as into them after BotW. Same with 3D Land/World.
Some of my favorite games in the last couple years were on Wii U but it's near impossible to defend the hardware unless you get people to experience it. More people need to play those games, and the Switch customer base is massive and growing
Need ports of:
Mario Maker
Wonderful 101
Smash for Wii U/3DS
Pikmin 3
Captain Toad
NES Remixes
I'd even take the ports of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess since those improved those games but people might not be as into them after BotW. Same with 3D Land/World.
In favor. Wiiu was awful and the games in it shouldn't be forgitten. Was a wiiu owner and have bought games "twice" like Mario kart. No hurt feelings.
Same for me.
On one hand it's great as I didn't own a Wii U but I do object to paying full price for old games with a bit of glitter sprinkled on.
I completely welcome it. Some really great games got slept on, and if they're getting new content I'm happy to enjoy them again. Plus, being able to play on the go is a powerful upgrade on its own for my lifestyle.
Was hoping for new announcements but these games don't deserve to die on the WiiU.
I'll probably double dip on Bayonetta 2 and Tropical Freeze if they have notable improvements.
I'll probably double dip on Bayonetta 2 and Tropical Freeze if they have notable improvements.
Fine with Hyrule Warriors becuase i loved that game and never played the 3ds stuff.
Fine with DKCTF because I never bought the game on the wiiU and when I saw it for cheap, the switch was already released and I thought, maybe this releases there too, i can wait. And here it is!
Fine with Bayonetta 1 and 2, because I want to have them on a not dead system and they already confirmed the 3rd, had an itch of replaying both the other day but wasnt going to cobnnect the wiiU again. (would be fine also with W101 becuase I freaking love that game)
Fine with BOTW becuase it was as switch game as much as a wiiU game released at the same time.
Not fine with Mario Kart 8 DX. Bought it and regretted, the only good thing i can say is that at least it works well as a party game when people come.
Not fine if Smash 4 releases barebones. Not a big fan of the WiiU version because, apart from the giant roster, it just felt like a game constrained byt the shitty 3ds (also broke my 3ds joystick so it can go and fuck itself). Just leave the roster as it is, add the new Nintendo characters and the ice Climbers, and build a whole new game around it with a real name (No SSB for Switch TM bullshit). I want new menus, more singleplayer modes, a real storymode, get rid of the fucking party game, etc... I wouldnt mind similar graphics with some embelishments either, just build a fucking complete console smash around it this time.
Fine with DKCTF because I never bought the game on the wiiU and when I saw it for cheap, the switch was already released and I thought, maybe this releases there too, i can wait. And here it is!
Fine with Bayonetta 1 and 2, because I want to have them on a not dead system and they already confirmed the 3rd, had an itch of replaying both the other day but wasnt going to cobnnect the wiiU again. (would be fine also with W101 becuase I freaking love that game)
Fine with BOTW becuase it was as switch game as much as a wiiU game released at the same time.
Not fine with Mario Kart 8 DX. Bought it and regretted, the only good thing i can say is that at least it works well as a party game when people come.
Not fine if Smash 4 releases barebones. Not a big fan of the WiiU version because, apart from the giant roster, it just felt like a game constrained byt the shitty 3ds (also broke my 3ds joystick so it can go and fuck itself). Just leave the roster as it is, add the new Nintendo characters and the ice Climbers, and build a whole new game around it with a real name (No SSB for Switch TM bullshit). I want new menus, more singleplayer modes, a real storymode, get rid of the fucking party game, etc... I wouldnt mind similar graphics with some embelishments either, just build a fucking complete console smash around it this time.
I bought it based on the "launch window" mentality, with added features and the only worthwhile online game. The two-item system is not likely to happen in a mainline entry so Deluxe was a fantastic opportunity to experiment with the formula. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe had alot going for it, I'm not getting the other ones though.
As someone who has never owned a Wii U or Switch, the games announced did not convince me to purchase a Switch. The same way they didn't convince me to buy a Wii U. Ports have their place and if I do buy a Switch I will get Mario Kart and Smash, but the first 5-6 months being mostly ports is eh. E3 will be telling. We'll know about the rest of the year and if 3rd party support is really there.
I feel nothing.
I understand it from a corporate standpoint, but I'm not a corporation.
As a Wii U owner I see a lineup that's awfully reminiscent of Wii U 2013.
Although I was more interested in Wonderful 101 than in Kirby Star Allies.
I understand it from a corporate standpoint, but I'm not a corporation.
As a Wii U owner I see a lineup that's awfully reminiscent of Wii U 2013.
Although I was more interested in Wonderful 101 than in Kirby Star Allies.
Sorry OP, but you're wrong.
This is having a severe negative impact on us members of the Wii U Owners Club. At one time we were an elite sipping away on bubbles of Tropical Freeze and Mirage Sessions and now they are undermining that exclusivity by releasing rush copy jobs to the masses.
If they weren't willing to support Nintendo back in 2012, why should they get these games now? They were made in honour of the true fans who stuck with them. We didn't need an easy mode character like Funky Kong because Nintendo knew we were up to the task.
Well at least I know I'll always be one of the ten people who own Wonderful 101. No way they'd sink money releasing that again to no sales.
This is having a severe negative impact on us members of the Wii U Owners Club. At one time we were an elite sipping away on bubbles of Tropical Freeze and Mirage Sessions and now they are undermining that exclusivity by releasing rush copy jobs to the masses.
If they weren't willing to support Nintendo back in 2012, why should they get these games now? They were made in honour of the true fans who stuck with them. We didn't need an easy mode character like Funky Kong because Nintendo knew we were up to the task.
Well at least I know I'll always be one of the ten people who own Wonderful 101. No way they'd sink money releasing that again to no sales.
I feel great about it. I hated playing on the Wii U. The tablet controller sucked, the sluggish UI of the system annoyed the hell out of me, the subpar resolution was so noticeable. Because of this I rarely played my Wii U and that includes not beating Tropical Freeze and not even buying Bayonetta 2 and some others. Now I can play them all.
Might be wrong here... I thought it crossed that barrier with the December sales...
I'm stoked for dk, it's always been my favorite platforming franchise and the year Tropical Freeze came out I was too busy to get to it.
I see, I didn't see the comment you're referencing but yeah, Nintendo certainly doesn't 'need' the funds from port jobs to create new content. I just see it as easy cash, and smart business. Maybe they're putting that money in a vault somewhere, maybe it's going towards Metroid Prime 4. Who knows lol. FWIW I'm not disagreeing with your general sentiments, I understand where you're coming from.
As a Wii U owner who has no need for portability that the Switch offers, the lack of new software is preventing me from purchasing a Switch.
Other than Super Mario Odyssey, there isn't anything the Switch offers that I don't already have on the Wii U and that I can't get better versions of on my Xbox X or PS4 Pro...ie Wolfenstein 2, NBA 2k, etc.
Other than Super Mario Odyssey, there isn't anything the Switch offers that I don't already have on the Wii U and that I can't get better versions of on my Xbox X or PS4 Pro...ie Wolfenstein 2, NBA 2k, etc.
I can see people who are okay with this, but I can't see just flat out saying that it's "good." Especially when full price remasters of old exclusives has just replaced the wonders of just backwards compatibility.
I'm happy since a lot of Wii U stuff was really quality but just didn't get a chance to shine. Switch actually getting a good collection of 3rd party titles and indies in different genres also helps to make it look more palatable overall. It's also really helpful for convenience's sake.
At first I hated the idea, but I realize that I'm likely never touching my Wii U again unless Switch's VC is ass, I want more games on my Switch, and more people should play those great games, so this is all fine by me.
I think its great. It isn't really taking very many resources away from the creation of new games, especially if they're outsourcing this stuff, and it gives these games a new chance to find the success they deserve.
Plus, down the line, I'll have an excuse to replay them. Especially Hyrule Warriors, for which I never bought any DLC or saw any of the 3DS exclusive content.
Plus, down the line, I'll have an excuse to replay them. Especially Hyrule Warriors, for which I never bought any DLC or saw any of the 3DS exclusive content.
It's a great idea. Most people who own a Switch now probably never owned a Wii U, especially as the Switch passed the Wii U's lifetime. It also gives me the opportunity to play some of these games on better hardware/more complete versions. I never got Hyrule Warriors because of all the DLC coming out and how that game seemingly never finished with more content releasing. Almost certainly gonna pick up this version. I was just lazy and never got DKTCF, will get that too.
Not all of the ports are going to be for me, like I wouldn't pick up XCX since I already beat it, but not every one of the ports has to be for me.
Not all of the ports are going to be for me, like I wouldn't pick up XCX since I already beat it, but not every one of the ports has to be for me.
I feel like this is the best way to feel about it and how I feel personally.
It has no effect on me at all. If I want a port its nice to have access. Maybe I'll buy one or two when/if they're on sale on those rare occasions.
Honestly if they think they can recoup the port costs and more money on the original development, then they should do it. More ports means those porting studioa have work that keeps them employed or working on the next big thing. It also allows the major publisher an opportunity to get more return on the money spent that can be used to make new games.
Then for the players, there are a ton of people who've never played these games. It is clear Switch has moved pst the core Nintendo group that owned a WiiU so this is great all around.
As someone who missed out on a ton of Gems for the Wii U, yup im down for them to be put on switch. New games are coming, so why not both?