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FAST RMX / Shovel Knight for Switch launch, no VC at release
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moltonasty
Member
Neo Geo is already confirmed via the Arcade Classics but that's technically not part of the VC.
I don't get why they can't just have a comprehensive VC service FFS. They were on the right track with the Wii but have dropped the ball so hard since then
Conrad Link
Member
I do wonder how many times they can get away with getting people to rebuy the same game digitally. Each time with the excuse of WELL THIS IS IMPROVED SO YOU GOTTA GIVE US SOME CASH! This time they'll chuck in some online leaderboards or something and that will be the reason.
I'm their core market, hardcore Nintendo fan, I spent heeeaps on the Wii VC, loved it! Wii U and 3DS one though I didn't get anywhere near as many. Obviously the selection was no where near as good but also the price just isn't 'sure why not?' range.
They need Sega and the others back (fully) on board too, I wanna see MS, MD, MCD, 32X etc! Why not?
The other systems were a huge appeal of the awesome Wii VC and really help flesh out the drip feed releases.
I'm their core market, hardcore Nintendo fan, I spent heeeaps on the Wii VC, loved it! Wii U and 3DS one though I didn't get anywhere near as many. Obviously the selection was no where near as good but also the price just isn't 'sure why not?' range.
They need Sega and the others back (fully) on board too, I wanna see MS, MD, MCD, 32X etc! Why not?
The other systems were a huge appeal of the awesome Wii VC and really help flesh out the drip feed releases.
PhazonBlazer
Member
I really want to try a 2D game using the joy cons before I decide to get Shovel Knight on the Switch.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Probably 15-20$.
PapaEmeritus
Member
Well just got an answer from YachtClub
@GameOnGreggy There is no upgrade promotion. However, Specter of Torment is available at a lower price if you want to play the latest.
SO there's no upgrade promo for SK from say my 3DS purchase to Switch.
@GameOnGreggy There is no upgrade promotion. However, Specter of Torment is available at a lower price if you want to play the latest.
SO there's no upgrade promo for SK from say my 3DS purchase to Switch.
Nightmare452
Member
Is there an estimate price for Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment? Does it include all three SK campaigns, or just this newest one?
Yup!!Zelda, Bomberman, Fast RMX, 1,2 Switch day one for me it is
PapaEmeritus
Member
This.
Already Torn
Banned
We getting a physical shovel knight release?
casey_contra
Member
Just Specter of Torment is $10. Treasure Trove is $25 and includes everything that has been released thus far, Including Specter of Torment (and the upcoming King Knight campaign).
Source: http://yachtclubgames.com/2017/02/specter-of-torment-and-treasure-trove-initial-release-date/
RobFox64tm
Member
Not having Virtual Console at launch seems inexcusable to me. It could be a sign they are preparing to present it in a new way (subscription perhaps). It just sucks because the delay means the games I want will take that much longer to get on the service.
Randomizer
Member
Nice more things to play at launch. Fast Racing was one of the only Wii U exclusives I have yet to play. I have only played through Shovel Knights main campaign so I have all the DLC to play through too.
I forgot about King Knight! I have Shovel Knight on Wii U so I was thinking I'd just get Specter of Torment on Switch, but if you consider that King Knight's campaign would make it $20 separately anyway, I might as well get Treasure Trove. Well played, Yacht Club Games!
Dark Ninja
Member
I hope Shovel Knight gets a physical release.
Nightmare452
Member
Thanks for info. Didn't know they had posted that. Great deal for $25 for all three campaigns and coop goodness (assuming coop can be played one player per joycon, its a great day one deal).
Tavernacle12
Member
Well, the money that was going to go to the VC is gonna go to Spectre of Torment instead it looks like. I just hope we get the VC before summer instead of having to wait until paid online goes live in the fall.
casey_contra
Member
Tavernacle12
Member
It wasn't at 3DS or Wii U launch either and other than Miiverse there was no difference with them.
Resistance100
Member
I don't see how it's inexcusable. There's only ever been one console in history that has launched with VC or VC games (The Wii). So where this standard has come from I don't know.
Nintendo have never claimed to have VC up on day 1 so don't understand the issue.
It might do eventually, took a while for the Wii U version to appear.
shiftplusone
Member
Wonderful, I was hoping shovel knight would be close to launch, day 1 is as close as you can get
I'm now excited about getting my switch
I'm now excited about getting my switch
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
The Virtual Console didn't make the Wii U or 3DS launch, not sure why anyone thought it'd be there at the Switch launch.
I'll probably stick to my Wii U and 3DS copies of Shovel Knight for now. Hopefully a retail Switch release is in the cards later on. I didn't give the first FAST release enough love on my Wii U, so I'll probably try to do that first.
I'll probably stick to my Wii U and 3DS copies of Shovel Knight for now. Hopefully a retail Switch release is in the cards later on. I didn't give the first FAST release enough love on my Wii U, so I'll probably try to do that first.
Shalashaska161
Member
Cool, I'll probably pick up Shovel Knight and play it finally. Anyone know if it is also getting a physical release?
Its the haters who never bought a console at launch. Even the PS4 and Xbox One had limited features at launch along with a small library of games. I think it took me over a year to even consider buying either console due to a lack of a system seller (for me) and the amount of ports and remasters each console got.
http://yachtclubgames.com/2017/02/specter-of-torment-and-treasure-trove-initial-release-date/
It appears to just be a digital release at launch. I was also hoping for a physical copy (due to the limited internal storage). However, Yacht Club Games said they only finished development last week so its pretty amazing they have it ready to go for launch.
$10 for Specter of Torment
$25 for Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove (includes everything)
you can buy spectre of torment separately. Month timed exclusivity.
family_guy
Member
It would have helped with all the gaps in the release lineup.
casey_contra
Member
I bet they are waiting to Launch VC alongside Mother 3
I bet they are waiting to Launch VC alongside Mother 3
They are probably going to launch it with GC VC.
casey_contra
Member
True. And the GameCube Joy-Con.
casey_contra
Member
1 x 3 = 3
Yup! I'm excited.
Deadpool_X
Banned
So, the lack of VC at launch...does this hurt Laura Kate Dale's credibility even more? It seems like all these things she claimed to know are falling apart the more we find out about the system.
Was it her that said people would be disappointed with the VC lineup at launch? None certainly qualifies.
Haha same. I've never played Fast or Shovel Knight so seems like a good time to jump in with both!
DarthButcher
Member
I'm in for both!
Disappointing that Binding of Isaac and Tomorrow Corp's games slipped behind launch, though.
Disappointing that Binding of Isaac and Tomorrow Corp's games slipped behind launch, though.
Not having VC at launch only would be inexcusable if they had shown a bunch of VC games while marketing the system or said that VC would be ready for launch.
None of this happened. Same as GAF expecting a sub 200 dollar price because of rumors and being shocked when reality hits.
None of this happened. Same as GAF expecting a sub 200 dollar price because of rumors and being shocked when reality hits.
casey_contra
Member
Is there confirmation of this? Or is this an assumption based on the fact that they weren't mentioned?
DarthButcher
Member
They weren't mentioned and their site has changed from "at launch" to "coming soon". I'm waiting to hear official word from them, though.
casey_contra
Member
Eeeeeeep. This is disappointing. But I'm still super happy about Fast Racing and Shovel Knight.