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[Toadthemushroom]

I remember Owlboy being positively received so this is great news. I wonder if, like with Thumper, NCL made this happen. Was Owlboy at BitSummit last year?

All systems have an X button

Looks like a Switch button prompt - a white button with X in black text.

The gameplay starts here (timeskip): https://youtu.be/Lp3aUyEEyWY?t=62

Looks like what I'd expect from an UE4 game on Switch, softer image, probably 680p docked, similar shaders and effects to other versions.

 

[Throwaway123456789]

YES! This really caught my eye. This was by ONE person right? He also made a great Wario Land mock-up IIRC.

And.. NYANDIES!

No, it's made by a team. Primarily two guys, though.

More info:

- Switch port has priority, will come before PS4/Xbox One versions
- Are considering adding a map function (often requested), but not sure if they have the time as they are working on new projects
- No date yet

http://www.pressfire.no/nyheter/Switch/11992/owlboy-kommer-til-switch

 

[KtSlime]

Can we call them Nyandies instead of Nindies please?

It is a better name isn't it.

I saw at least 5 games I want to play in that video.

But isn't it time to move on from cat Mario? I'm sure kids love it though.

Never, NyaNyaNya Neko Mario Time is great, I watch it every week.

 

[BGBW]

Nyandies

 

[Octavianus]

Is it any good? I love the visuals

 

[Creamium]

Is it any good? I love the visuals

My short impressions from the OT:

Beat it too. While I definitely like the game, the strengths lie more in the presentation than the actual gameplay. That's still very impressive because I loved the ost, setting and characters, but I wish the (few) dungeons were more memorable and possibly a bit more complex. I enjoyed my time with it, but I don't really feel like replaying it or going after the leftover coins.

Looking back, Owlboy was a bit of a disappointment for me. Game has great visuals and music and even has a well-told story, but the gameplay is just lacking. I expected better level design, nothing really grabbed me or stuck in that regard.

It all depends on what you find important. I value gameplay above all else and in that aspect the game is a letdown. In all the other categories it's incredible.

 

[orioto]

Rime seems to be the low rez type port obviously. That's always easier than changing the assets i guess.

 

[Kouriozan]

Ohhh that's neat!
Always felt like Owlboy would be at home on the Switch.

 

[deleted]

Great timing, I nearly bought the Humble Bundle, but I'd love to play this on the train.
I'll wait.

 

[Kouriozan]

Rime looks like it's a 3DS port, what the hell.
Easy skip if it's really like that.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

- Switch port has priority, will come before PS4/Xbox One versions

A bit surprising, I wonder if it's because Nintendo came to them to make a deal or because the Switch version is that much easier to port so they want it out of the way first.

Rime looks like it's a 3DS port, what the hell.
Easy skip if it's really like that.

Come on dude, it's not that bad.

 

[cw_sasuke]

Rime looks like it's a 3DS port, what the hell.
Easy skip if it's really like that.

It looks just fine....its mostly because of the minimalist art design - the PS4/XBO versions didnt look breathtaking as well from the last footage we saw.

 

[JODOROWSKY51]

BTW, how many of these new games are local multiplayer games, that can be played in tabletop mode? I'm really looking forward to Overcooked for that purpose, but are there any others?

De Mambo, which is the game in working on, is local multiplayer in tabletop mode! And can I just say that it's an absolute honour to have your game in the Cat Mario Show.

 

[sixteen-bit]

YIIK: A Post Modern RPG

Oh wow. Is the Switch port getting a physical release like PS4 and Vita?

 

[SinCityAssassin]

De Mambo, which is the game in working on, is local multiplayer in tabletop mode! And can I just say that it's an absolute honour to have your game in the Cat Mario Show.

One day all games will be presented by Cat Mario Super Show

 

[Rodin]

Rime looks like it's a 3DS port, what the hell.
Easy skip if it's really like that.

An optometrist might help.

 

[J@hranimo]

Rime looks like it's a 3DS port, what the hell.
Easy skip if it's really like that.

Guess what

...

.....

........it won't be like that

Also wow at Owlboy coming to Switch first. Is the the 2nd half of 2017's version of Specter Knight DLC?

 

[FreedomFighter]

so they're starting to steal xbox one console exclusives

Nintendo steeling are gamez.

 

[Pancakes R Us]

Hooray. I remember really liking the visual style when someone posted about it a while back.

 

[MikeHaggar]

Very cool. I'll buy Owlboy on Switch for sure.

 

[Seik]

I wouldn't take that RIME segment at heart too much.

Youtube video's quality at 720p max + youtube compression is a bad mix, I'll be waiting for more concrete Switch gameplay before drawing conclusions.

It would be sad that it's a bad port since I was aiming at this version.

 

[Futureman]

GoNNER looks really cool. Is that a new game?

Owlboy's artwork is very nice!

and Rime looks good. No idea what Kouriozan is on...

 

[Throwaway123456789]

A bit surprising, I wonder if it's because Nintendo came to them to make a deal or because the Switch version is that much easier to port so they want it out of the way first.

They are huge Nintendo fans

 

[DNAbro]

GoNNER looks really cool. Is that a new game?

Owlboy's artwork is very nice!

and Rime looks good. No idea what Kouriozan is on...

Gonner is out on PC. Had a friend who really loved it. Rougelike action platformer.

 

[Calm Mind]

Rime looks like it's a 3DS port, what the hell.
Easy skip if it's really like that.

Congratulations! You have cataracts.

 

[Maxrunner]

wheres the Rime footage?

 

[Large Professor]

GoNNER looks really cool. Is that a new game?

It's been out on PC for something like 8 months.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

wheres the Rime footage?

About a minute in.

 

[DaxMedFlax]

Owlboy is so at home on a Nintendo platform. Will be double dipping.

Peter Brown over at GameSpot gave the game a 9/10 on PC and I very much agree with that score.

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

This needed to be announced a day sooner. Finally got around to buying Owlboy literally yesterday. Couldn't pass up it being $13 in this months humble indie bundle.

 

[KtSlime]

One day all games will be presented by Cat Mario Super Show

Pretty much all games on Nintendo consoles already are and have been for over the past 3 years. It's like a modern Japanese Nintendo Power with previews, hints and tips, editor picks, etc. Not sure why NoA never tried a similar thing.

 

[SmokedMeat]

You know what indie game would be AWESOME on Switch?

Imagine that game, on the go, with HD Rumble

Anyone know if the dev for that game has said anything about Switch??

I had it on Vita and it was fucking glorious. Fantastic game to have with you at all times!

 

[Wamb0wneD]

That's great news. And Rime looks good as well.

Sorry what? Rime looks like ass in this vid.

On topic: Will definetly get Owlboy.

 

[maxcriden]

That is fantastic news. I was interested in Cat Quest also I think. Yay, I'm so glad for these games to be coming to Switch.

 

[Wamb0wneD]

Overcooked, Hollow Knight and Owlboy all before fall? Tough decisions ahead I see.

Didn't the devs of Hollow Knight say it might take up to one year? And they said that last month lol... But yeah, all those games will be an insta buy. Indies draining my wallet more than AAA retail games...

 

[heringer]

Didn't the devs of Hollow Knight say it might take up to one year? And they said that last month lol... But yeah, all those games will be an insta buy. Indies draining my wallet more than AAA retail games...

That was before they hired an external studio to help with the port, supposedly to speed things up.

 

[Aesnath]

Didn't the devs of Hollow Knight say it might take up to one year? And they said that last month lol... But yeah, all those games will be an insta buy. Indies draining my wallet more than AAA retail games...

Literally having difficulty waiting on Hollow Knight. I want that game so bad!!! But it would be great to have it on the switch.

Honestly, more excited about it than Mario-O.

 

[pulsemyne]

It's about a minute in.
It might just be that the video is poorly compressed

Seems to be as FAST also looks bad in the video and yet is clear as they come when playing it.

 

[The Xtortionist]

Will buy this as tribute for friend Nocturnowl

 

[Wamb0wneD]

That was before they hired an external studio to help with the port, supposedly to speed things up.

Ohhh that's good news. Hopefully it's a competent one. Do you know when they said that?

Literally having difficulty waiting on Hollow Knight. I want that game so bad!!! But it would be great to have it on the switch.

Honestly, more excited about it than Mario-O.

I wouldn't go that far personally but yeah, my most anticipated Indie game for sure. All I need next to it is stuff like Enter the Gungeon and Overcooked for some nice joycon local coop fun. I will get every Indie I want on this thing for sure.

 

[heringer]

Ohhh that's good news. Hopefully it's a competent one. Do you know when they said that?

I think it was yesterday or the day before? There is a thread somewhere.

edit: here it is

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1375608&highlight=hollow+knight

 

[Jiguryo]

And to think I was pestering the YIIK dev on Twitter last week. Yay!

 

[bionic77]

How large is the game?

Hope it does not take forever to port.

 

[Wamb0wneD]

I think it was yesterday or the day before? There is a thread somewhere.

edit: here it is

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1375608&highlight=hollow+knight

Thanks! Very nice. Now let's hope the Shark Jump people know what they are doing.

 

[megabytecr]

You sure? It does look like it's missing some lighting/shading or something.

I think it is the video. Snake Pass looks horrible too, and that I have seen Switch videos that don't look like that.

Really loving the type of games that are coming to the Switch, perfect for handheld mode, while also getting all the big games from Nintendo.

The 3rd party games we get is just extra, I am perfectly fine for this setup.

The only thing is I have a PS4, WiiU and 3DS and lots of games to finish and still buy, so I will probably get a Switch at the end of this year or next year.

 

[titiklabingapat]

Maybe I'm not that picky but I thought Rimes looked great.

 

[Oregano]

Maybe I'm not that picky but I thought Rimes looked great.

I thought it looked a hell of a lot like Rime.

 

[Neiteio]

Will buy this as tribute for friend Nocturnowl

Same here. He's the best bird-man I know!

 

[pretty done]

Maybe I'm not that picky but I thought Rimes looked great.

Sub-native games on handheld never look great. Just ask one of the sane Vita fans.

 

[Kouriozan]

I'm not completely turned off of Rime, but yeah that footage was really scary.