digdugnate Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 this seems like a good thread for this- I picked up Ape Out a couple of months ago and Downwell a couple of days ago. Both are pretty fantastic 'small' games. Downwell in particular has a lot of value I feel like for $2.99- it's a rogue-like platformer where you're constantly scrolling down (.... a well) and shooting stuff. Ape Out is a lot of fun, too, but it took me some time to get used to the controls to where I wasn't dying all the time. Its levels are procedurally-generated as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher5.0 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 this seems like a good thread for this- I picked up Ape Out a couple of months ago and Downwell a couple of days ago. Both are pretty fantastic 'small' games. Downwell in particular has a lot of value I feel like for $2.99- it's a rogue-like platformer where you're constantly scrolling down (.... a well) and shooting stuff. Ape Out is a lot of fun, too, but it took me some time to get used to the controls to where I wasn't dying all the time. Its levels are procedurally-generated as well. Downwell is awesome. Ive played it for several hours on Vita. The game supports Tate mode which is absolutely perfect for this type of game. I should really get it on Switch too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Jesus Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 "Hidden gem" is a kind of funny way to put it, though. Even though there are hundreds of games in the eShop, they're all ready to purchase and download, so long as you know where to look. Maybe "buried treasure?" I don't know. It's actually more about search engine results. That's where the discovery of my YouTube videos come from. And I can tell you based on trends.google.com.... way more people are searching for "hidden gems" for any given system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digdugnate Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Downwell is awesome. Ive played it for several hours on Vita. The game supports Tate mode which is absolutely perfect for this type of game. I should really get it on Switch too One weird thing I did notice about it, though, is that if you aren't connected to the Internet, it complains about how there's no Internet connection- if you close out of the screens the game gives you a message about Leaderboards, but it IS playable offline. It just seemed unusual since I hadn't seen this on any of my other games playing offline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher5.0 Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Im seriously thinking about getting a mount that rotates for my TV. That would be too cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flojomojo Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Im seriously thinking about getting a mount that rotates for my TV. That would be too coolI'm contenting myself with the pocket version of thathttps://www.fangamer.com/products/flip-grip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 I saw this post on another media earlier ago and that post above got me thinking about that post. The person was like, could we ever see DS/3DS games on the Switch as it would be excellent. A bunch pooped on it, but then you saw the voice of reason bringing up the flip grip and the fact the 2DS uses a single panel with a divider over it, so it got me thinking, why not?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_convoy Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Love Flip Grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digdugnate Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 i picked up Lode Runner Legacy last night since it was on sale- the 'new' levels play and feel like the classic; a super nice bonus is that it includes the 'Classic' stages too. I'm thinking this is the same one that is on Steam, as well. I played the Broderbund version on the C64 (we had that one, but a friend had the Apple version) and the 'Championship Lode Runner' variant. I've played it on the Game Boy, on the PC (Lode Runner: The Legend Returns I think it was called?), and a version for the XBox 360, and I really feel like that if you're a Lode Runner fan this is probably one of the best versions of the game available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Jesus Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 i picked up Lode Runner Legacy last night since it was on sale- the 'new' levels play and feel like the classic; a super nice bonus is that it includes the 'Classic' stages too. I'm thinking this is the same one that is on Steam, as well. I haven't played Lode Runner in a long time... probably since we released Lode Runner Returns back in 1994. I will have to give this a go! Thanks for the heads up! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digdugnate Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 I haven't played Lode Runner in a long time... probably since we released Lode Runner Returns back in 1994. I will have to give this a go! Thanks for the heads up! oh cool, i didn't realize you worked on that version! I may still have my copy in my PC tote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_2000 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 On 6/1/2018 at 10:58 AM, Metal Jesus said: This little handheld hybrid has no shortage of awesome games for it $20 or less! Here are 10 games worth checking out on your Switch. SWITCH GAMES SHOWN: Immortal Redneck Battle Chef Brigade The Banner Saga Night in the Woods Framed Collection Oxenfree Death Road to Canada Golf Story Danmaku Unlimited 3 Cat Quest I absolutely love Death Road on Switch. When I was doing finals in April, any minute when I wasn't studying, I driving to Canada. So far I've gotten every upgrade and beaten every difficulty on the first page (I haven't touched the difficulties on the second and third pages yet, but I'll probably try to unlock everything eventually. The game is just too addicting). There was a patch last fall to add in 4 player mode, which my friends loved. We had a great time laughing and dying on the Death Road (not to spoil too much, but our dog got possessed by a demon, my friend got super excited and transformed into an Anime Girl, I was severely depressed because it was the zombie apocalypse, and then we all died). 4 Player mode is pretty chaotic though, and more characters use more resources, so the average group should probably stay on an easier difficulty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digdugnate Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I'll check out Death Road! I bought My Friend Pedro- it's a pretty solid platforming shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper D. Luffy Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Well disaster report 4 comes out next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Jesus Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 I cover 5 more Switch games today, ranging from shooters, racing games, run-and-gun and classic adventure. As of today, two of these are physical releases...but two more are already announced for getting physical soon (Blazing Chrome and Pawarumi) Games shown: Rise: Race the Future Pawarumi Blazing Chrome Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse Psyvariar Delta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydro Thunder Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 On 7/26/2019 at 11:27 AM, Metal Jesus said: I cover 5 more Switch games today, ranging from shooters, racing games, run-and-gun and classic adventure. As of today, two of these are physical releases...but two more are already announced for getting physical soon (Blazing Chrome and Pawarumi) Games shown: Rise: Race the Future Pawarumi Blazing Chrome Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse Psyvariar Delta Nice vid - keep these coming! You got me TOTALLY hooked on SkyForce Reloaded with an older Hidden Gems Just curious...No MJR power chord intro on the last couple of videos, just going without for a bit? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digdugnate Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I picked up Momodora last week for the Switch- it's a pretty solid platformer. It doesn't stand out I think a whole lot from other pixel-y platformers but i liked the tight controls and soundtrack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 Wow I didn't know that came out on Switch. I've had it bookmarked for like a year on GoG but just hadn't the time to play it, and now they offer it at 50% off usually about once a couple months or so, so yeah a little too late to care but had it arrived sooner sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digdugnate Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 it's a great game. i liked that it gave enough meaty gameplay that a player would be occupied for about six hours in a single playthrough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Honestly if time wasn't a concern I was more interested in that Divinity Original Sin 2 title considering it will cross play with like the GoG/Steam PC release and all the others about supposedly. I like that idea so you're not stuck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SegaSnatcher Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I'd throw in Virtua Racing in the mix. A fantastic port. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digdugnate Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 On 2/3/2020 at 11:42 PM, SegaSnatcher said: I'd throw in Virtua Racing in the mix. A fantastic port. I prefer OutRun over Virtua Racing because I like the game better. I feel the 3DS version of OutRun is probably the best, but the Switch one is darn fantastic. This is a AAA release game, but I think that 'Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle' doesn't get a second glance from a lot of gamers because of the bright graphics/visuals. I picked this up since Ubisoft is running a sale and have been really impressed. It's kind of like Mario meets XCom to me- the gameplay and strategy is darn good. It controls well, too, for the most part. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skarrj Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 How about a Hidden Gems RV video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digdugnate Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 necro-ing this a bit because I picked up a couple of puzzle games that ordinarily I don't think I would've, but was looking for something different. Both are around $8-10 US. HAL Laboratories (you know, the Kirby guys, lol) put out two really GOOD puzzlers with 'Part Time UFO' and 'BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL!'. https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/part-time-ufo-switch/ https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/boxboy-and-boxgirl-switch/ I get a little frustrated with Part Time UFO's physics, but I'm learning it; same said for BoxBoy+BoxGirl. Mrs DD saw me play these and was like "Those would be perfect on your Lite"; and, really, they are. If you like these kinds of games give them a look-see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Part Time UFO my kid got hooked on after she got into it on my phone where it first released, then I got her a copy on there to stop begging. I can't speak to the other, a bit off my interest there, but PTU is a really solid little game, and yeah physics can be really finicky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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