That's true, too. But in that case, some adjustments need to be made. I don't think Unity on the Wii U is the best, so I had to make some adjustments on the system and Nintendo was nice enough to help me through those points. I'm sure they would do the same with this game, too.
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That's true, too. But in that case, some adjustments need to be made. I don't think Unity on the Wii U is the best, so I had to make some adjustments on the system and Nintendo was nice enough to help me through those points. I'm sure they would do the same with this game, too.
The Has Been Heroes reviews are way off the mark. most of the complaints are about difficulty and lack of variety but the game has a shit ton of variety, it just requires you to play longer to see the variety. Has Been Heroes is awesome.
The devs have already patched it twice to balance diffuclty based on the problems reviewers had. Don't sleep on Has Been Heroes.Its my second favorite switch game and very rewarding once the game clicks. I just don't think most reviewers played it enough to click and be successful at it.
I usually don't call reviews "wrong" but they were wayyyy off the mark with HBH.
Colonel Mustard
Banned
The 4/10 review smacked of, "I played this for 20 minutes and it's controls/mechanics didn't immediately appeal to me. Bad//10"
My feelings are mostly quite different from some of the other reviews out there. I played it on Switch, enjoyed it a lot. https://www.patreon.com/posts/mr-shifty-switch-8800509
The frame rate (especially in later levels) definitely needs improving though. There's no two ways about it. I was able to keep going just fine, but it is an issue.
The frame rate (especially in later levels) definitely needs improving though. There's no two ways about it. I was able to keep going just fine, but it is an issue.
HANDHELD MODE - seems mostly fine to me. Just finished level 6.
The only issue I have run into is that there seems to be a slight hitch when my weapon breaks but it may be intentional.
Have a feeling like a lot of the early NS titles, the issues are mostly limited to dock mode, and hopefully they can resolve them with a quick patch.
Edit - Oh, the game is a lot of fun! I think I like HM better, as the stakes are higher. Shifty lets you make mistakes and then warp away before you have to pay for them.
The only issue I have run into is that there seems to be a slight hitch when my weapon breaks but it may be intentional.
Have a feeling like a lot of the early NS titles, the issues are mostly limited to dock mode, and hopefully they can resolve them with a quick patch.
Edit - Oh, the game is a lot of fun! I think I like HM better, as the stakes are higher. Shifty lets you make mistakes and then warp away before you have to pay for them.
moltonasty
Member
"There's always the Steam version"......well that's one way to talk to potential customers.
Was planning on day 1, will hold off for now and see if Switch version gets patched.
First half of the game is indeed mostly fine. It's around level 10 that things start to get bad. It's a shame too, because the game itself is REALLY good. Like, this is probably my favorite Switch game that I have so far.
I haven't seen this posted anywhere else. Hope it's accurate. I'll probably leave the game alone until a patch hits.
So handheld mode is still shitty in the second half as well?
It's a shame that their indelicate AMA response is producing what appears to be a significant backlash on Reddit. These sort of games rely on word of mouth. I don't think they meant anything by those remarks, but a clear promise to patch the issues would've made most of the negativity go away.
yeah, they've had a subsequent statement saying they didn't intend any harm by their reddit statement, performance is a priority and there will be a patch coming out.
glad to hear. Impressions in this thread have me knowing I'll grab this at some point.
Is there decent replayability? Like if I buy it now, what is the likelihood I'd go through it again after a patch drops?
glad to hear. Impressions in this thread have me knowing I'll grab this at some point.
Is there decent replayability? Like if I buy it now, what is the likelihood I'd go through it again after a patch drops?
I had seen people saying that in the thread too. Most of the review complaints were about a lack of tutorial. I still kind of want it.
RichiRamjag
Member
Saw that too. Not giving them a cent if that's their thoughts on the matter.
Good to hear. I really liked the first couple of levels. BAMF-ing around while punching guys through walls is just good ol' fashioned family fun.
It's a tad overpriced but definitely worth your time. It took me a few hours to get the hang of it but when you do it's amazing
OrbitalBeard
Member
Graceful Explosion Machine is my second favorite Switch game, after Zelda.
The publisher had a nice lengthy response in that thread. They're trying to make amends.
Everyone loves Graceful Explosion Machine.
Yeah lack of tutorial kinda sucks, latest patch added tips and stuff though from what I can tell.
Great game. I got the physical. Best 20 I've spent in a while
What? GEM is badass.
RichiRamjag
Member
GEMs is f'in awesome. I was hesitant at first and I am super glad I got it.
Cool. Will wait and see. The comment on the zelda framerate annoyed me lol.
Jonneh3003
Banned
So you guys enjoying it? I'm thinking of holding off for now, still got I am Setsuna to play through.
Yep yep.
It's the most fun i've had with the Switch. That said, wait until the patch drops. That fun will go out the window once you start having problems.
Admiral Snackbar
Member
Waiting until a patch drops, if at all. I was super into the concept! That Twitter conversation put me right off.
Glad to see the CEO comment but c'mon, devs.
Glad to see the CEO comment but c'mon, devs.
Flying Toaster
Member
Honestly the game is really fun but I just started to hit the slowdowns. Wait till patch. If you have stuff to play it is worth waiting for.
Finished up the PC version, final time said 3:48, though it's gonna be very dependent on how good you are at the game.
I thought they kept it reasonably varied the whole way through, only a handful of situations felt a bit unfair (like changing the enemy behavior in that long hallway so they don't chase you)
Overall I enjoyed it quite a bit, not sure if I'll play all the way through the Switch version, but I'll certainly hold out if there's gonna be a performance patch.
I thought they kept it reasonably varied the whole way through, only a handful of situations felt a bit unfair (like changing the enemy behavior in that long hallway so they don't chase you)
Overall I enjoyed it quite a bit, not sure if I'll play all the way through the Switch version, but I'll certainly hold out if there's gonna be a performance patch.
Herb Alpert
Banned
Will wait for a patch before buying it.
Jim_Cacher
Member
I really want to buy it, but will wait for the patch before pushing the button.
Yeesh. Went from buying today to not buying before it's patched.
Flying Toaster
Member
The art style is neat. The music is decent nothing to write home about though. The slowdown is downright annoying at times. I have had to actually plan a route with slowdown in mind and it really takes away from the in the moment feel of the game. I really do hope a patch happens as this is the perfect type of pick up and play game for the Switch.
I'll say it again - Don't trust Tinybuild's lies.
They're horrible. Cluster Truck launched on consoles without the option to Invert Y. People on Twitter asked them if they'd patch it in, and they basically said it was too much effort. Then, they patched the boss on PC because it was stupid, and they didn't patch that on consoles either. Then the extra Halloween content came out and they didn't patch it. They seemed to make sure they didn't specifically say where it was coming to, too, and didn't answer any questions about if it was coming to consoles.
Months later someone asked if the status of the patch and they said they thought it was already patched. It's definitely not patched in Non-US locations and they don't give a shit and just don't respond.
They may talk nice now, but they've been super flip and uncaring in the past.
They're horrible. Cluster Truck launched on consoles without the option to Invert Y. People on Twitter asked them if they'd patch it in, and they basically said it was too much effort. Then, they patched the boss on PC because it was stupid, and they didn't patch that on consoles either. Then the extra Halloween content came out and they didn't patch it. They seemed to make sure they didn't specifically say where it was coming to, too, and didn't answer any questions about if it was coming to consoles.
Months later someone asked if the status of the patch and they said they thought it was already patched. It's definitely not patched in Non-US locations and they don't give a shit and just don't respond.
They may talk nice now, but they've been super flip and uncaring in the past.
Ask him if he'll give me back my $15
Do you want a Steam copy instead? They gave me one in addition to my Switch code, for some reason.
Serious suggestion: ask about the game's framerate and performance on the Switch and if a patch is coming.
That's kind of you (if you're offering me yours, I think?), but I doubt I would play it on PC so I wouldn't want to waste it. I'm not really that upset about $15, I'm just disappointed that the first game I got excited to buy on the Switch other than Zelda ended up being such an obviously sub-par port.
Edit: Particularly in consideration of how significant framerate and performance impacts can be to the gameplay style
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Just pray for a patch as the game is really good.