BRSxIgnition
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DF: More Wii U Ports Heading To Switch! Is This A Good Thing?
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Thanks for that - added to OP.
NonexistentK
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I can understand WiiU owners who bought all the those games that are being talked about wanting Nintendo to focus on new ips but surely even they can see that there are millions and millions of Nintendo fans who skipped WiiU (for example wiiu is the only home console i skipped since 16 bit era), WiiU had some of the best software Nintendo ever put out, and Switch needs all the top quality titles it can get.
I mean it doesn't just makes sense, it makes too much goddamn sense.
right?
I mean it doesn't just makes sense, it makes too much goddamn sense.
right?
Well that's not the case, far from so I guess you can be happy? The only Wii U ports announced are Pokken DX and MK8 DX.
Regginator
Member
If the porting is done by third-party studios and thus the first-party teams can concentrate on new Switch content, I have no trouble with Wii U ports whatsoever. In fact, I'd love to see as much ports as possible. The Wii U library is amazing.
Equanimity
Member
Oh.
Yep, what can I say.
The title is still clickbait - DF Should have used a question mark.
I'm not saying more Wii U games are not going to make their way over to the Switch, I just don't believe everything that comes out of Reggie's mouth.
DarkestHour
Banned
I would buy the Switch if they brought over the popular Wii U games. My Wii U has been dead for a long time because I'm not buying a new system just for a new gamepad.
darkstar0155
Member
Ahhhhhh now that I remember
Skittzo0413
Member
To be fair he doesn't confirm 100% that more Wii U ports will be coming, just that they're currently discussing them and that they're likely. I do like his policy about wanting new content to avoid pure ports though.
If we're talking dream ports, I'm gonna say Hyrule Warriors with some new BotW content would be incredible. I only played the Wii U version of Hyrule Warriors so there was a lot on 3DS that I never got to play, and adding in some new BotW characters or content would be a really easy way to ensure it's not just a port.
mavericktopgun
Member
Dead Console, worse IQ and resolution, Gamepad and no portability.
Shalashaska161
Member
The Wii U has a ton of great titles that deserve a second chance by being a console people actually want to own. Port em all I say.
Well, because you don't believe him doesn't erase the existence of what he said.
He says that it's a good opportunity and are actively discussing it, so yeah it's not a 1000% confirmation but that's just because he knowshow to handle his PR. ¯\_(ツ
_/¯Unless we've got some surprise announcements left in the year, there are only two first party games on Switch this year that are ports of older titles, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe already released and Pokken DX releasing in September. Everything else is brand for 2017, and none of the 2018 titles we know about are ports, either.
Heck, even 3DS is taking it light on ports these days, with games like Fire Emblem Echoes and Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga opting to be full-on remakes.
theaffection
Member
God damn right! At that point they'll probably have Mario Maker with microtransactions on their fancy hologram phones anyways -_-
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
I'm not saying that's whats happening. So far Nintendo is spacing them out which is great. They're putting more focus towards their new releases.
It's a problem when someone has played most of the ports and doesn't have any interest to replay them.
That doesn't make it a good thing. I'm pretty sure we've been complaining about this since the PS4 and Xbox One released. It's sad that the majority of Capcom's input this generation has been ports.
chrominance
Member
As someone who did have a Wii U and played many of the aforementioned games, I would be fine with a bunch of them coming to Switch. I would like to live in a world where Tokyo Mirage Sessions was easier to find and play, and hopefully more successful to boot.
That said, I can also see the opposite view. For example, I didn't buy Mario Kart 8 Deluxe because I still have the original Mario Kart 8 on my shelf that I've never played, and it is a bit difficult seeing so many other people playing and enjoying the Deluxe version, knowing that unless there's a deep discount on it I probably won't play because I don't want to double-dip.
The other thing I would say is that ports from the Wii U make a lot of sense in the post-launch period to help with the relative drought of new releases, and less so as time passes.
That said, I can also see the opposite view. For example, I didn't buy Mario Kart 8 Deluxe because I still have the original Mario Kart 8 on my shelf that I've never played, and it is a bit difficult seeing so many other people playing and enjoying the Deluxe version, knowing that unless there's a deep discount on it I probably won't play because I don't want to double-dip.
The other thing I would say is that ports from the Wii U make a lot of sense in the post-launch period to help with the relative drought of new releases, and less so as time passes.
entremet
Member
I still haven't seen a good argument against ports/remasters. It's mostly misplaced concern.
The positives outweigh any possible negative by miles.
BRSxIgnition
Member
So if 100 people have played a game, and 10,000 people have not (but want to), it shouldn't be remastered or ported to the Switch because those 100 people have played it before?
theaffection
Member
As long as Splatoon 1 stays exclusive its all good. Holy shit if that game gets ported I'll rant so hard on the net 😡😡
Equanimity
Member
That's true, it also doesn't change the fact that the video in question has a clickbait title, which should have used a question mark instead of an exclamation mark.
TheLegendaryN
Member
Don't worry. Won't happen. They have Splatoon 2 for that.
Skittzo0413
Member
I don't know if this is what you meant by dead console, but I think the biggest issue is that they ended production of the Wii U, so it'll be harder to find than the Switch soon.
He says that it's a good opportunity and are actively discussing it, so yeah it's not a 1000% confirmation but that's just because he knowshow to handle his PR. ¯\_(ツ
Right, I don't disagree with that, I just also think the DF title is a bit strange when we have nothing officially confirmed, either from Platinum or Nintendo/Reggie.
franklyshankly
Member
I don't think they'll port that one with Splatoon 2 out on Switch. At least, they won't do it for quite a long time if they do.
redmetal86
Member
More games is nice and all, but I'm probably not going to double dip.
You can bring over that Devil's Third multiplayer though.
You can bring over that Devil's Third multiplayer though.
I agree
Instead if they just port them deviating budgets and timings and schedule slots from new games...
So far I am not that happy by the amount that of brand new original software coming to help console honestly
No idea why people want a Super Mario Maker port.
It's a prime candidate for an improved sequel much like Splatoon 2.
Also I think the most like ports will be the top sellers of the Wii U. Nintendo is a business after all, they'll want to release stuff they know will sell.
Sorry #FE fans, but all you who owned a Wii U but didn't buy it in some ways lessened its chances of being ported.
Also vid is weird. Title makes it sound like something is confirmed and yet it's all speculation and dreams.
It's a prime candidate for an improved sequel much like Splatoon 2.
Also I think the most like ports will be the top sellers of the Wii U. Nintendo is a business after all, they'll want to release stuff they know will sell.
Sorry #FE fans, but all you who owned a Wii U but didn't buy it in some ways lessened its chances of being ported.
Also vid is weird. Title makes it sound like something is confirmed and yet it's all speculation and dreams.
Crimsonclaw111
Member
I'd buy Bayonetta 2 again, probs skip Bayo 1 though. Doubt I'd give TW101 a try again.
Markitron
Is currently staging a hunger strike outside Gearbox HQ while trying to hate them to death
This group of people is very small. There is a market for these games that almost no-one has played.
Elfforkusu
Member
It's a good thing. The wii u deserved to die, but its library deserves better.
SimpleCRIPPLE
Member
I'd love to play Xeno X on the Switch. I bought it on Wii U, but I really didn't like using the system and ended up selling the system and games before I got too far in Xeno X.
Omegasquash
Member
Oh there are for sure a few games I'd re-buy. Probably more.
FFS DKCTF was brilliant despite those awful load times.
FFS DKCTF was brilliant despite those awful load times.
Mister Wolf
Member
Yuck.
Calm Mind
Member
Missing the point entirely.
Jorok Goldblade
Member
Those great games were generally 3-6 months apart, and it took nearly a year to start getting them.
The issue with a hypothetical TMS#FE port is that I don't see what they could add to justify its port, since Reggie insists on bringing more value to a Wii U port. It's easy for online games like Mario Kart, or Pokkén, but a pure single-player game ? I doubt they'll ask Atlus to work on an expansion or something.
I feel like we'll mostly have ports of online games rather than just the best hits, unless they're done by third-parties.
I feel like we'll mostly have ports of online games rather than just the best hits, unless they're done by third-parties.
This is a good thing, but some of the games will still bomb if they aren't priced super cheap. I can't imagine TW101 will sell well at all on Switch unless it is priced at $30 or $20.
They can do straight up ports with higher resolution as long as they don't try charging $50 or $60 for it.
They can do straight up ports with higher resolution as long as they don't try charging $50 or $60 for it.
Pull a L4D2 and port the single player from 1 into 2 along with every map.
JamesJoyce1882
Member
It's a bit sad for us Wii U collectors that our library will never substantially gain in value with literally every good game getting ported to Switch.
For players however it is fantastic, I loved the games on the Wii U and am happy that more people will get to play these masterpieces.
For players however it is fantastic, I loved the games on the Wii U and am happy that more people will get to play these masterpieces.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
To a large extent I'd agree.
Port stuff like TMS and Bayo 1/2 that are their own encapsulated single player stories/experiences.
For multiplayer stuff as time passes just give us a new entry. Kart worked cause it was right after launch.
BRSxIgnition
Member
There are enough games in this kind of situation to warrant a brand/special price for them, I'd say.
Something like the 'Player's Choice' or 'Nintendo Selects' but for Wii U -> Switch Remasters/Ports.
Something like the 'Player's Choice' or 'Nintendo Selects' but for Wii U -> Switch Remasters/Ports.
Markitron
Is currently staging a hunger strike outside Gearbox HQ while trying to hate them to death
How does someone even rationalise that argument? Why the fuck would I want a dead console to play 3 or 4 games?
There's a reason I didn't buy a Wii-U and hasn't changed in the last few years.
I would think they would just throw in the DLC grinding areas and costumes and call it a day, though I don't think anyone would be opposed to them doing a "director's cut" version that lines the content up 1:1 with the original Japanese version, minus the inconsistent editing and censorship.
Colonel Mustard
Banned
I'd like to see...
Donkey Kong Country Returns/ Tropical Freeze
Fatal Frame II/V
Tokyo Mirage Sessions
Star Fox Zero Only One Screen Edition
Pikmin 1 - 3 HD Collection
Super Mario 3D World/Capitan Todd
Xenoblade Chronicles X
The Wonderful 101
Bayonetta 1/2
Plus some eShop exclusives like Runbow, Scram Kitty and some of the SHMUPs that launched late in the Wii U's life, like Ghost Blade.
Then I can box my Wii U up.
Donkey Kong Country Returns/ Tropical Freeze
Fatal Frame II/V
Tokyo Mirage Sessions
Star Fox Zero Only One Screen Edition
Pikmin 1 - 3 HD Collection
Super Mario 3D World/Capitan Todd
Xenoblade Chronicles X
The Wonderful 101
Bayonetta 1/2
Plus some eShop exclusives like Runbow, Scram Kitty and some of the SHMUPs that launched late in the Wii U's life, like Ghost Blade.
Then I can box my Wii U up.
Equanimity
Member
I think Nintendo will most likely price them at least 25% lower than $60.
Seems like a good idea to me. Realistically there's only a dozen or so WiIU games this might apply to, and Nintendo has kept to a pretty firm schedule of one first-party release a month as a 'tentpole' for the Switch release schedule so far. If WiiU 'enhanced re-releases' pad out the library over the next few years, keeping that pace up, what's not to like, especially if each one is tinkered with to make it the definitive version in addition to portability. There just aren't enough potential remasters compared to the number of Nintendo dev teams or the relative time/money cost to impact on new games aside from filling the gaps in the release schedule as new games take years to make.
The only thing I ask, if re-releasing TMS, Xenoblade X or any text-heavy game on the Switch, is to make sure the type is legible (perhaps via a second HUD option) in the portable mode. It's my biggest bugbear with console/PC-to-portable releases.
The only thing I ask, if re-releasing TMS, Xenoblade X or any text-heavy game on the Switch, is to make sure the type is legible (perhaps via a second HUD option) in the portable mode. It's my biggest bugbear with console/PC-to-portable releases.
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