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indies that belong on Switch
- Thread starter FloatOn
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oh man, a pinball game on Switch that utilizes HD rumble could be amazing
tenacioushe
Neo Member
I have actually just been replaying OlliOlli 2 on PS4 and thinking about how much I'd like it on the switch. I don't own a vita but after playing Thumper on switch I now exclusively want to play most indie games handheld.
Vita doesn't have scribblenaughts unlimited, hyperlight drifter, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, hollow knight, overcooked, mount and blade, or Ultimate Chicken Horse.
It has Fez and it will get Undertale and that's it.
The Vita isn't a hot platform even among indies.
this is really exciting. thanks.
it's not just asking for ports it is speculating on what would be the best/most logical fit for a new console that is uniquely suited for multiplayer games on the go.
Jawbreaker
Member
The GPD Win would make a lot of people happy going by this thread.
RoboGeorgeForeman
Banned
Just give me Necrodancer and I'd be happy.
This is a stupid post on many levels.
Give me all classic JRPG-style games on here.
Cosmic Star Heroine
This is the one I want the most.
Jawbreaker
Member
I just finished this (still need to 100% it). You're in for a treat.
Agree.
That is still just a roundabout bit of reasoning to justify what is still very much a portbeg thread though.
RPG_Fanatic
Member
It's funny that 80-90% of games in this thread are already available on PS Vita and probably cheaper then Switch games will ever beSrsly if you like playing indies just grab Vita. It's also much better on the go then Switch, becuase of its size and D-pad...
What i want to see on Switch are indies which require more horsepower then Vita:
1. The Witness.
2. The Talos Principle.
3. RIME.
4. Inside.
As someone who owns both a Vita and Switch, I would much rather play indies games on the latter.
Calm Mind
Member
That makes too much sense. So naturally, it won't happen because of Activision.
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Deleted member 125677
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The portbegging rule is meant to prevent thread derails. Typically we would ban people for posting "NO SWITCH NO BUY" in an announcement thread or in an OT.
In this case there is no thread to derail, since the topic of the thread is to discuss which indie titles people would like to see on a platform.
The only ones derailing this thread are ironically the posters who wants to backseat moderate with "wow portbegging the thread!!!" posts.
pretty done
Member
I feel like Hotline Miami would be too sweet with gyro. Loved it with mouse/keyboard but felt it was too reliant of lock-on in the console/Vita versions.
I'd buy Super Meat Boy but I doubt I'd beat the first world with the face buttons dpad.
I'd buy Super Meat Boy but I doubt I'd beat the first world with the face buttons dpad.
So stupid you can't say two things, let alone one, to prove yourself right. You sell the Vita just as well as Sony did.
So would I, but I'd rather the Switch get games that I can't already play on Vita.
I don't know what the fuck your problem is, I pointed out that those games OP mentioned are already on Vita, and you reply with blatantly false bullshit about how the Vita only has two indie games. What the fuck am I supposed to say?
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Deleted member 125677
Unconfirmed Member
Yeah, we're really not doing a Vita vs Switch thing in here
Jawbreaker
Member
That's actually a good one. It's great even for short commutes.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Need more info and a release date for Golf Story stat btw.
That shit is gonna be amaze.
That shit is gonna be amaze.
joe_zazen
Member
From what l understand, the gameplay is as tight as fuck, balanced perfectly, and the fact that it is a rogue like means it is endlessly replayable. It is one of those pure gameplay games that gets people into a flow state once they have practised enough, and that is a great feeling.
Thus it is something that people play because it is enjoyable, and not something they only play to beat or to see how the story ends.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Tight controls, tightly focused gameplay design. Insane replayability.
CharminUltra
Member
Indies that ought to be Nindies
panama chief
Member
I'd just like firm dates. they have an amazing group of indies on the way but no solid info for release.
The wallet is ready devs...get busy.
The wallet is ready devs...get busy.
Well hell yes!
Caponetone
Neo Member
Undertale, Guacamelee, Gungeon, NecroDancer, Hotline Miami, Castle Crashers, Mutant Mudds, Fez, Broforce, Super Meat Boy, Evoland 1 & 2, Steamworld Dig and Heist, Bastion
There is no need to cry over this. You said the Vita had all these games and I specifically pointed out that in MY long list of games that interested me the Vita had 2 only and one of those isn't even out yet.
Your suggestion is based on the idea anyone would find indie games that would appeal to them. The Vita doesn't have them for me thus proving your point extremely flawed considering how varied those games are.
And how exactly does it accomplish the insane replayability?
and with tight controls you mean, that it has no input lag and is simple??
Ninja Scooter
Member
It's designed around "runs" and procedurally generated levels that somehow always feel challenging. It's got that "just one more run" factor that can keep you playing for hours.
As far as controls, getting good, tight 2D platformer controls is not a given. This game nails it.
TerryLee81
Member
Has anyone played Death Squared in co-op? It's coming out on the Switch July 13.
Indies that support local multiplayer are games that IMO are very well suited for the Switch, in addition to the single-player portable/console games. I bought Astro Duel Deluxe a few weeks ago and I was surprised how much playing time that game gets in local multiplayer. Local multiplayer game on the Switch is such a blast, specially the kind of games that works well both in tabletop and docked mode.
Bulb Boy is also releasing next week, at least on the NoE eShop.
Indies that support local multiplayer are games that IMO are very well suited for the Switch, in addition to the single-player portable/console games. I bought Astro Duel Deluxe a few weeks ago and I was surprised how much playing time that game gets in local multiplayer. Local multiplayer game on the Switch is such a blast, specially the kind of games that works well both in tabletop and docked mode.
Bulb Boy is also releasing next week, at least on the NoE eShop.
I don't even have a Switch but i will post the same answer i gave in many Vita threads
imo almost every game that can run on a handheld should be playable on a handheld
imo almost every game that can run on a handheld should be playable on a handheld
and that's one of the reasons why i bought a GPD Win, all the indies and lots of big games are already playable without hoping/asking/waiting for a port
That was about wanting two specific titles to come to the switch. This thread is an open discussion about indie titles that would be a good fit on the switch. I know it sounds like it's the same thing, but it's not really.
Another way to put it would be making a thread saying, "I want Horizion Zero Dawn to have online multiplayer", vs. "Single player games that would benefit from online multiplayer"
The former is more of a beg/want/demand, which is pretty closed for discussion. The latter is very open and can lead to plenty of good discussion.
The only flawed point here is your very deliberate hand-picked list of indie games that don't have Vita ports as a bullshit argument that the Vita doesn't have any indie games.
careful...
back on topic... some games with touch controls would be pretty nice a tower defense game like defense grid for instance.
Yeah sorry I don't buy it. All indie games belong on all platforms capable of playing it.
That said I would love to play Hyperlight Drifter and Downwell on the go without a derpy touch device interface.
I had the same thought... I checked their steam forums and it is not likely going to happen. CrossCode is all javascript... so I guess it needs a browser to be functional. Porting it would mean basically redoing the entire game.
Bummer!
Hollow Knight is confirmed. Someone mentioned upthread that ETG looks to be coming also.
Terraria is confirmed as well. It seems like the release of Terraria is dependent on how soon the 1.3 update launches on XBOX/PS4. Switch version will arrive after that.
AAAh Terraria will be my official most bought game would love it on the Switch. I don't even have plans to own a Switch in the next year.
I'm not selling anything. that's how you feel, which is valid, and in this thread can be debated/discussed further. My post was referencing that the poster felt this thread was the same as the SF 3 and DS should be on switch is the same thing.