Raggit Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 I'm thinking about getting a Switch Lite until that mythical "Pro" revision comes out. Maybe that new blurple model. Aside from Breath of the Wild and a couple of Mario games, which Switch exclusive titles should I be looking into? I'm also open to non- exclusive titles, but only if it's not available on PC, or better than the PC version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Fire Emblem Animal Crossing Smash Bros Luigi's Mansion 3 Pokemon Sword/Shield New Pokemon Snap Pikmin 3 Links Awakening Plus all the marios 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Astral Chain is a good one if you like platinum games. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, stepee said: Astral Chain is a good one if you like platinum games. That's a great recommendation and a great game. I'm not sure how it is in handheld mode. It's pushing the Switch pretty hard. It looks beautiful and more importantly plays beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Monster Hunter Rise but It would be a bitch playing it on the Lite 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Captain Toad Donkey King Country Freeze Cadence of Hyrule Golf Story 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Octopath Traveler Bravely Default II Xenoblade Chronicles HD (if you haven’t played it already) MARVEL: Ultimate Alliance 3 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Deadly Premonition 2 Also download FAST RMX, Pocket Rumble, and if you opt into the Switch Online service, Tetris 99 and Pac-Man 99 are no-brainers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Also Bayonetta 2 if you, like many people, skipped the Wii U and haven’t played this yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 2 hours ago, GameDadGrant said: Octopath Traveler Available on PC and part of Game Pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 45 minutes ago, Keyser_Soze said: Available on PC and part of Game Pass Switch version is better since it's portable. Boom, case closed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy4000 Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said: Available on PC and part of Game Pass SquareEnix’s RPGs tend to stick around for about a year on GP. ie: FFXV is gone and FFIX is leaving soon. If you’re into big RPGs, it’s worth checking that you wouldn’t starting them close to when they’ll be delisted. Octopath just went up recently. So all is good there. It’s more a question if you should play a different JRPG (like DQXI) first that would be gone earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, crispy4000 said: SquareEnix’s RPGs tend to stick around for about a year on GP. ie: FFXV is gone and FFIX is leaving soon. If you’re into big RPGs, it’s worth checking that you wouldn’t starting them close to when they’ll be delisted. Octopath just went up recently. So all is good there. It’s more a question if you should play a different JRPG (like DQXI) first that would be gone earlier. I didn't want to get too off topic with this, none of this matters. The OP said if it's on PC he's not interested. Even if you don't get it on game pass you can still get it on steam or whatever. For me getting the game on game pass would trump the portable factor for full price. That being said I did get it on switch for full price back in the day not knowing it was going to come to steam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclyp Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Word of caution about Octopath: it sucks ass. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Paperclyp said: Word of caution about Octopath: it sucks ass. Fake news. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclyp Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 33 minutes ago, GameDadGrant said: Fake news. It’s fine, but it wouldn’t be among games I’d recommend to people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Sucks ass is a strong phrase. "Didn't live up to my expectations" maybe more accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperclyp Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Keyser_Soze said: Sucks ass is a strong phrase. "Didn't live up to my expectations" maybe more accurate. But doesn’t get the clicks. However you're correct. Felt incomplete to me, or a proof of concept even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 10 minutes ago, Paperclyp said: But doesn’t get the clicks. However you're correct. Felt incomplete to me, or a proof of concept even. You want some clicks? Top Ten Reasons Octopath Traveler Sucks Ass 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggit Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 18 hours ago, GameDadGrant said: Bravely Default II How does Bravely Default II compare to the first? I also recently bought Bravely Second, but haven't tried it yet. Also, who decided on those names? That's going to confuse people, haha. 16 hours ago, GameDadGrant said: Also Bayonetta 2 if you, like many people, skipped the Wii U and haven’t played this yet. How comfortable is it to control on the Switch Lite? Seems like the kind of game that would feel better with the pro controller (I'm just assuming here). As for Octopath, I love the art style, but people's reaction turned me off of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Raggit said: How does Bravely Default II compare to the first? I also recently bought Bravely Second, but haven't tried it yet. Also, who decided on those names? That's going to confuse people, haha. How comfortable is it to control on the Switch Lite? Seems like the kind of game that would feel better with the pro controller (I'm just assuming here). As for Octopath, I love the art style, but people's reaction turned me off of the game. For Bravely Default II, from what I can tell, if you liked the first game you'll dig this one. That about as far as my impressions go so far - I'll admit I haven't put much time into it! The name thing was because apparently the Japanese audience didn't take too well to Bravely Second, so the director decided to just call the Switch game "II" to help separate it from the second 3DS game. But yeah, that might not help it from confusing people, haha. As for Bayonetta 2, I've found most action games play perfectly fine on the Lite. Keep in mind I mostly play handhelds "only" so I'm pretty used to using handheld controls and not something like a Pro Controller or Dual Sense or whatever. YMMV. If you're on the fence about Octopath Traveler, I'm pretty sure there is a demo on the eShop you can try for free. You can make your own call from there. OH! If the demo for Triangle Strategy is still up (can't remember if it was a limited time preview demo or not) download that as well. It's kinda like Final Fantasy Tactics, but cranked to 11. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 7 hours ago, Paperclyp said: It’s fine, but it wouldn’t be among games I’d recommend to people. It’s good. But yeah I’d recommend Bravely Default 2 over it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggit Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 How does Three Houses compare to Fates (No spoilers, please)? I've only played Birthright so far, but it took me quite a while to go through and I caught myself grinding at times. Overall while it was fun and I enjoyed it, I felt like it took me too long to finish, and the ending was unsatisfying. It sort of overstayed its welcome, but I feel like I got that impression because I know there's more to the story to learn about in Conquest and the "proper " ending is in Revelations. I might go through Conquest and Revelations in the future... or I might just watch the Conquest cutscenes on YouTube and play Revelations. The reason I bring up Three Houses specifically is because I see it's on sale, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 26 minutes ago, Raggit said: How does Three Houses compare to Fates (No spoilers, please)? I've only played Birthright so far, but it took me quite a while to go through and I caught myself grinding at times. Overall while it was fun and I enjoyed it, I felt like it took me too long to finish, and the ending was unsatisfying. It sort of overstayed its welcome, but I feel like I got that impression because I know there's more to the story to learn about in Conquest and the "proper " ending is in Revelations. I might go through Conquest and Revelations in the future... or I might just watch the Conquest cutscenes on YouTube and play Revelations. The reason I bring up Three Houses specifically is because I see it's on sale, haha. The only other Fire Emblem I've played was Awakening so compared to that, it's uh, well both better and worse I suppose. The battle system is the same pretty much it just has the addition of a Persona 5 school thing where you're a teacher and forge relationships. Personally I didn't like how you couldn't create your MC like in Awakening, and you got to choose your starting weapon from what I remember. In this you have to just use a sword. The added twist is there are multiple houses so different stories depending on what you pick as well. All that being said it's worth picking up, especially on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
number305 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 On 5/13/2021 at 10:48 AM, Keyser_Soze said: You want some clicks? Top Ten Reasons Octopath Traveler Sucks Ass You won't believe # 7!!! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggit Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 6 hours ago, Keyser_Soze said: The only other Fire Emblem I've played was Awakening so compared to that, it's uh, well both better and worse I suppose. The battle system is the same pretty much it just has the addition of a Persona 5 school thing where you're a teacher and forge relationships. Personally I didn't like how you couldn't create your MC like in Awakening, and you got to choose your starting weapon from what I remember. In this you have to just use a sword. The added twist is there are multiple houses so different stories depending on what you pick as well. All that being said it's worth picking up, especially on sale. Sweet. If I don't enjoy it, you'll be the first to know. I pulled the trigger and pre-ordered the blurple Switch Lite, and picked up Mario Odyssey, Fire Emblem and (yes I broke my own rule, fight me) Shantae 1/2 Genie Hero Ultimate Edition. That last one I felt like I'd enjoy having the ability to play it away from my PC as well... for some reason. TBH if Slay the Spire supported cross platform saves I'd get it on the Switch 100%. Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, I'll probably be back with more questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggit Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 I'm back with another question! What size microSD card do you suggest getting? What size are you guys using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I have 200GB in there, and that seems like plenty for me. I haven't committed to going all digital, so I don't have my full collection on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I also have 200GB. I don't have a ton of games but I figure I'm pretty much set. I never needed a second one for my 3DS either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggit Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 How many games/demos/saves do you have on your SD cards, and how much space do you have left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 26 minutes ago, Raggit said: How many games/demos/saves do you have on your SD cards, and how much space do you have left? I have 127 gigs free with 8 games installed Spoiler Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (14.4 gigs) Splatoon 2 (6.1 gigs) Octopath Traveler (3.1 gigs) Senran Kagura Reflexions (7.5 gigs) Fire Emblem Three Houses (11.6 gigs) Animal Crossing (7 gigs) Famicom Detective Club (2 games) (1.9 & 1.6 gigs) File sizes are from the store page I'm not sure how to see them on the Switch. Also I have the NES and SNES thing but those probably don't take up a lot of space. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggit Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 Thanks for the info. I was going to settle for 128 GB, but I forgot some of these games can be quite large. Side note: I see Mario 3D All Stars for $80 CAD, should I snatch it? edit: nvm, I was thinking this was super rare to get at the normal price since they stopped printing it. I see it's still widely available at normal price so I'm not going to rush to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggit Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 So the Switch Lite arrived on Friday and I tried some demos from the eshop. There are a couple of odd things that I noticed... First, the eshop is laggy. Is that normal?? If I try to quickly change between different menus, it lags a lot. I was a bit surprised. Second... you can't make folders? On my 3Ds I separated my full games and demos using folders. This isn't possible on the Switch? I thought I read somewhere they added them in. Those issues aside, the Switch Lite is pretty cool and more comfortable to hold than I expected. For some reason these newer style Yoshi games have a certain charm that I like. The Wooly World demo on the 3DS convinced me to buy it, and the Crafted World demo seems pretty cool too. Is it worth full price, though? It's like $80 CAD over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameDadGrant Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 The eShop has become a little laggy lately, yes. Not exactly sure what the reason is for that, but yeah. I’ve noticed it, too. It was super snappy for its first couple of years, but yeah sometime between 2019 and now it’s kinda slow(ish). Still pretty quick overall, I’d say. But not like it used to be. And no, no folders. They added a couple of different ways to organize your Home Screen, but - so far - the Switch does not have the ability to make folders for your different games. As for Yoshi’s Crafted World, if you like those kind of games, then yeah! Totally worth it at full price. It’s a good one. And...y’know. It’s a Nintendo first-party title starring one of the biggest and well-known characters from the Super Mario franchise. So it’s not going to go down in price anytime soon. Hope that helps! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remarkableriots Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 How does the Lite compare to the OLED version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 On 5/18/2021 at 10:49 AM, Raggit said: I'm back with another question! What size microSD card do you suggest getting? What size are you guys using? I have 2 256 gb cards. Both are almost full, as is my system memory. But I do have a lot of crap that I'll probably never play. Just get a 512gb and you won't have to worry about it. Edit: ok, I responded to a year old question. I'm going to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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