Welcome to the Platformer where we talk about games in an extremely amateur but fun way! This post is in regards to Nintendo Direct that aired on the 4th of September 2019 and you the reader will experience it through my field of view. As there were many announcements I will choose to focus on some stories more than others because they interest me whereas some other I will glance through.
Overwatch is coming to Switch!
This release has been long rumoured as many have been yearning for it, even playing games like Battleborn to get their fix. I understand that it will be more difficult to control with the analogue sticks compared to a mouse and keyboard. However, they announced ‘new ways to play’ showing some gyro controls. So there is hope that aiming will implement this new feature. I have always enjoyed free weekends with this game and as my love for Rocket League is finally starting to die out. Maybe Overwatch is a good direction to head towards.
Release: October 15th
Super Kirby Clash – This is a typical multiplayer ‘free to start game’. If you enjoy Kirby game and want to play with your friends then this might be quite fun but not for me, at least looks well made. (Available Now)
Trials of Mana – This is yet another 3D remake of a 2D RPG but hey at least it’s not Dragon Quest XI so I’ll give it another look. RPG’s aren’t my favourite genre but it looks high quality. Release: 24th April 2020
Return of the Obra Dinn – From the creator of Papers Please! one of the best games ever. Return of the Obra Dinn is a detective puzzle game where you found out what happened on a ship filled with corpses. Haven’t played it yet but with the game being on Switch that won’t be long because the creator Lucas Pope is God in my eyes. Release: Autumn 2019
Luigi’s Mansion 3 looks amazing.
Nintendo showed off more details about the upcoming Luigi’s Mansion 3 and after every announcement, I have been more and more interested to a point now that I desperately want to play it. Here they announced some of the environments you will get to play in and they seem so fun and demonstrates the scale this game will have compared to the others. The Spectacle Catch is a world set somehow at sea where you have to catch a ghost shark, the Dance Hall seems you have to battle, but by a dance battle with the ghosts to capture them and the Tomb Suites is an adventure style level which includes free rolling boulder. Each world is so creative and interesting and I didn’t even include all of them here.
Also comes with a party mode for which I am a sucker for and it looks like great fun to play. So I’m answering the call to go hunt these ghosts.
Release: 31st October 2019 a.k.a Halloween
Link’s Awakening Remake – Still coming out and still looks incredible. Side note I hope you can unlock shadow link other than buying the amiibo. If not that is some bulls***. Release: 20th September 2019
Dragon Quest XI etc – Just come out already! I’m so sick at looking at your face in every direct. Release: You should really know by now
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore – A mix between Shin Megami Tensei series and Fire Emblem series. So much RPG. Also I apologise to all the Wii U owners who are loosing more exclusive game. *cries* Release: 17th January 2020
Town Finally has a title! Game seems pretty fun too.
Town surprised in this direct because like other games I’ve seen it many times now. But this time they introduced the combat which uses ideas and logic from the protagonist’s point of view. This is incredibly interesting if pulled off correctly and the demo is now available which I will definitely give a go. Seems like a genuine hero’s journey and I am quietly optimistic. However, the thing we are all waiting for is the official title and it is…
I hate it.
Release: 16th October 2019
Divinity Original Sin 2 – It’s coming to Switch I guess. Sure. (Available Now)
Deadly Premonition 2 – Wait this is being made!? Oh sorry the original is being ported over, that makes a lot more sense. Even though that game was universally regarded as ‘it’s so good it’s bad’ or just straight up bad a sequel would be weird. Release: 2020 & (Available Now)
Doom 64 – Still not forgiven Bethesda for E3 Release: 22nd November 2019
Pokemon spills the tea
Pokemon is one of my favourite franchises and I am incredibly excited for this new generation so prepare for extreme bias and ‘fanboying’. YOU CAN CUSTOMISE YOUR AVATAR! Besides looking fly you can set up a camp and allow your Pokemon to roam free in a little area. This is all I want, I have imagined my Pokemon in my little camp since the anime when they would let their Pokemon out and feed them which you can do here with curry and rice. They also announced two new Pokemon, one being Polteageist which is pictured above in addition to Cramorat who isn’t the most interesting from a design perspective but has an interesting ability where it will retaliate by using the fish in its mouth.
Release: 15th Novemeber 2019
Tetris 99 – New paid DLC coming out, it’s still Tetris, it’s still great moving on. (Available Now)
Mario & Sonic at the Olympics: Tokyo 2020 – I love the Mario and Sonic Olympic games, definitely a guilty pleasure and this time there are Retro events and a story mode. So excited Release: 8th November
Daemon x Machina – This game and Dragon Quest XI need to just come out and stop annoying me. I’ve played your demo. You’re dull Release: 13th September
Animal Crossing is a delight
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is my most anticipated game because I know that I have several friends that will be playing it alongside me. So I will be decorating my house all the time. It’s definitely been modernised with the use of crafting however this seems like a small action and not the focus. You will still be collecting rocks exploring your island and sharing it with as many people as you can. My island will be, the best.
Release: 20th March 2020
Super Smash Brothers Ultimate – Banjo is playable from the 5th of September and Terry from…Fatal Fury? Will join the the fight. They’ll let anyone in won’t they? Also to no one’s surprise more DLC characters are coming. Release: The rest of our lives
Rogue Company – This actually put me to sleep, seems to be a multiplayer shooter. Overwatch made this a little awkward I’ll be honest. Release: Why do you care? 2020
Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Still happening, still can’t believe it Release: 15th October 2019
Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast – This was a cool announcement and if I didn’t already own it on PC would definitely get it but 100% would recommend. Release: 24th September 2019
Assassins Creed Rebel Collection – If Black Flag is a good quality port on the Switch then I will set sail 24/7 as I am a mighty pirate.
SNES games coming to Nintendo Switch Online
The online service on the Switch has had many critics but now with the introduction of SNES games, perhaps they will now be pleased. Some of the games include:
- Super Metroid
- Super Mario Kart
- Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
- Yoshi’s Island
- Super Ghouls and Ghosts
- F-Zero
- Pilot Wings
- Kirby’s Dream Land 3
- Star Fox
- And a few more
They also started selling a SNES controller compatible with the Switch for £26
Xenoblade Chronicles is back, again.
The original Xenoblade Chronicles is regarded as one of the finest modern RPG’s and even though I’m not a fan of the genre. The aesthetic of the game has always appealed to me. This version will definitely be the one I will be playing to properly get a sense of scale, which is what interests me, I’ll predominantly be playing on the TV.
All the other games announced!
- Just Dance 2020 – 05/11/2019
- GRID Autosport – 19/09/2019
- Farming Simulator 2020 – 03/12/2019
- Ni No Kuni 2 – 20/09/2019
- NBA 2K20 – 06/09/2020
- Call of Cthulu – 08/10/2019
- Out World
- DMC 2 – 19/09/2019
- Vampyr – 29/10/2019
Overall this Nintendo direct was pretty weak. In terms of new game announcements, Outer World was the most interesting and that got no attention. Luigi’s Mansion 3 and Pokemon Sword and Shield got me more hyped definitely. However, there was so much here that I didn’t care for because of my lack of interest for RPG’s. The middle of the show was agonisingly boring and there’s a reason this only got announced the day before.
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