thechristoph
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It's not... Not at all. I mean there's tons of stuff to collect but it's not a loot game by any stretch. It's a tactical RPG, and a fantastic one.
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The Switch really needs an addictive loot game
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It's not... Not at all. I mean there's tons of stuff to collect but it's not a loot game by any stretch. It's a tactical RPG, and a fantastic one.
Angelus Errare
Banned
Diablo 3 and Torchlight 3
Figure what?
Open World would go against the game's design. As for the arcane systems each entry usually adds much needed quality of life fixes, so a switch entry would most likely be the most accessible yet.
jwillenn
Member
And then you play them to find that getting into them wasn't the hard part. It was getting out...
NoctisVsStar
Member
I mean you have people killing cliffy b on why crossplay isn't available for lawbreakers (while he gave a legit reason) people can't handle the truth.
I think randy said otherwise some time ago.
Not really. The engine is scalable, not so much the scope of the games made for it.
Considering you spend the entire game crafting better loot to fight the harder monsters and you don't even level your character up, it's definitely a loot game. Not a loot game like Diablo, but definitely a loot game.
Robert at Zeboyd Games
Banned
I've been wanting a good loot/RPG on portable systems for years. Games like Monster Hunter or the various hunting games that the Vita got don't quite cut it for me, although some are good games in their own right.
A portable offline-capable Path of Exile would be one of my dream games, but the chance of that happening is pretty much nil. Since that's so unlikely, my next biggest hope (short of a brand new game that is amazing) would be a Switch port of Grim Dawn.
A portable offline-capable Path of Exile would be one of my dream games, but the chance of that happening is pretty much nil. Since that's so unlikely, my next biggest hope (short of a brand new game that is amazing) would be a Switch port of Grim Dawn.
Lol pretty good video. Seems like a carzy game.
Yeah I got a better sense of what the game is from the video.
Completely forgot about PSO! If we did get to see a PSO2 (in the west) or PSO3, that would be amazing too!
Jaded Alyx
Member
There's a demo. Probably not what you want though.
phant0m
Member
It's not. There's some collectibles and you replay maps a lot to grind out xp/skills, but there's very little RNG factor. That said, it's a fucking awesome game on the Switch.
funkystudent
Member
Diablo or something similar would be great
Leatherface
Member
Diablo 3 would be perfect on the switch omg.
We need more great loot action rpg's period, and not online only ones either.
How I wish Path of Exile was playable offline.
Such a shame Runic Games never made a Torchlight 3, it could be amazing if they built upon Torchlight 2.
Apparently they were burnt out by the series after T2, maybe they'd reconsider now?
How I wish Path of Exile was playable offline.
Such a shame Runic Games never made a Torchlight 3, it could be amazing if they built upon Torchlight 2.
Apparently they were burnt out by the series after T2, maybe they'd reconsider now?
Ceadeus
Member
It would indeed be awesome. This or phantasy star online 2! Dragon quest mmo might be nice too.
OminoMichelin
Member
I want such a game, but it NEEDS offline mode.
pretty done
Member
It just needs Monster Hunter
Crafting meaningful loot >>>>> picking up tons of worthless items. Not to mention the gameplay being a million times more engaging than your standard loot games like Diablo/Torchlight etc
Crafting meaningful loot >>>>> picking up tons of worthless items. Not to mention the gameplay being a million times more engaging than your standard loot games like Diablo/Torchlight etc
First game that came to mind.
Tarextherex
Banned
This sentiment is worse than Nintendoomed tbh
It's not 1996 anymore. Nintendo can actually run the majority of big games today. In this age of information developers are more aware of what fans want than ever. Unlike the Wii U, Switch actually sells so there is no excuse to not try making a game for it. When the vocal minority of PC players who actually play console-style games on it with controllers got a bunch of niche-ish Japanese games on it with their constant port-begging, why wouldn't Nintendo fans get no-brainers on their system.
ScientificPizza
Banned
It would need to be a game that doesn't require internet connectivity so D3 or Marvel Heroes probably won't happen
A late port of Torchlight 2 would be super welcome, though
A late port of Torchlight 2 would be super welcome, though
Skittzo0413
Member
There are several online only games coming to the Switch already, including DQX and Steep, so the reason given for Destiny 2 not coming (it being always online) is not a real reason.
The official US Monster Hunter social media accounts have started posting regularly again, mainly just fan creations, likely to ramp up visibility and mindshare in the zeitgeist and all that jazz in the lead up to E3. I'm expecting something.
And does Musou count? We know at least Fire Emblem is coming up, and I want to say they have hinted at more.
And does Musou count? We know at least Fire Emblem is coming up, and I want to say they have hinted at more.
Iamcorrupt
Member
Torchlight. Seriously why torchlight 2 never came to consoles eludes me.
Etrian Oddity
Member
Give us Etrian Odyssey Switch, godfuckingdammit
Rumblebones
Banned
On a third party level, sure, but I'd prefer it if they focused on games that respect the player's time.
pretty done
Member
Look at this guy, ruining everyone's day.
If they announce Monster Hunter for 3DS only it would be the most Capcom move ever. Not talking about that lame MH Stories crap either, real Monster Hunter. 3DS can have that stories jargon for itself.
AmayaPapaya
Banned
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/dont-expect-borderlands-3-on-nintendo-switch-gearb/1100-6446971/
Apparently he did say that because Nintendo dropped negotiations
Hopefully Nintendo gets back to them on that then. Clearly Gearbox is interested. I don't know why Nintendo doesn't work harder to get games like Borderlands 3. I think it would do very well on Switch and definitely has a market. I wouldn't say it's impossible, but I doubt it would release at the same time given this now. Nintendo is probably always talking with 2K, so it will be brought back on the negotiating table.
Sometimes, I just don't understand them.
The Hermit
Member
Ahh the early days of a Nintendo console when you think "oh wow, x game/genre would be perfect on this" and then slowly realise it's never going to happen.
I've been so burned before by both the Wii and WiiU.
I am actually surprised that the Switch is getting support from devs that I didn't even knew I wanted, like Thumper and Rime, so I don't even have time for wishful thinking.
Twilight Princess
Member
amiibos?
Who said anything about 3DS? Hehe
Thumper happened because Nintendo specifically sought it out.
It's Reyn Time!
Member
The Wii U quite famously didn't get Aliens: Colonial Marines, which spawned endless jokes about it getting the best version of that game.
While anything can change in the future, particularly with Capcpom hoping to expand Monster Hunter's audience in the West, an open world isn't currently something which would benefit Monster Hunter in its current form. The smaller areas aren't a limitation in technology, they're arenas for you to battle in. They may look like the sort of place you'd like to explore but that's just not what the game is about. Having more space to run around would just mean you'd do more running rather than shooting, chopping and dodging. I'm sure the concept of an open world could work with Monster Hunter with significant reworking of what makes a Monster Hunter game, but would it still be Monster Hunter? Or would it be closer to something like Dragon's Dogma?
To put it into context for those of you who haven't played one of the games in the series, imagine adding sprawling platforming stages into the next Street Fighter. Cool, now you can do platforming, but why? The game's about fighting each other.
pretty done
Member
They shouldn't make it open world, but they should definitely not have loading inbetween zones anymore. That doesn't add anything to the gameplay.
Unaha-Closp
Member
Every system needs every type of game. Do we see these threads for PS4 and Xbox One? I'm not a Nintendo man myself so I think I only ever see these for Nintendo Consoles. Why? Just curious. Every console needs all the games.
Robert at Zeboyd Games
Banned
D3 has offline mode on consoles so that wouldn't be a problem. Stuff like Marvel Heroes & PoE are probably no-goes though.