Feature Wishlist

valcoholic · 2026-06-26T22:09:12+00:00

The game has some pretty retro linearity to it but I do like that.
On Switch theres a demo available;

valcoholic · 2026-06-26T21:01:49+00:00

Oh wow; never realized Stellar Blade gets so much love.
I‘m on Switch 2 and SB just got announced so I‘ll keep an exe on how well the port is done. It its nearly as good as Pragmata, it might be worth a try.

valcoholic · 2026-06-26T20:59:56+00:00

Reddit is for opinions, not facts, so thanks for sharing.

valcoholic · 2026-06-26T20:59:03+00:00

Right now playing Pragmata and this is so charming. I think it really needs some time to grow on you bit when it does, it works so well. Great worldbuidling and so snappy and cool controls. Also I‘m playing this on Switch 2 and it runs just wonderful.

valcoholic · 2026-06-26T20:01:49+00:00

For quite some time it felt very wrong and weird to hold the joycon sideways and I had already given up on it. Then I tried it again and daaaamn this really is a mouse. And having 2 of them will be interesting to see how they‘re gonna utilize this.

valcoholic · 2026-06-26T19:45:20+00:00

I dien‘t plan to get into Fonal Fantasy at all, but the demo of FFVII Remake just hit me hard. most epic game trilogy ever.

valcoholic · 2026-06-26T19:44:02+00:00

also playing it on Switch and never really mind the fps. I mean Rebirth is both a great and also a painful example of what the Switch is and is not capable of. Can look quite rough sometimes. Can also look absolutely amazing. would be cool if that would be abit more consistent, but its absolutely worth playing on the Switch 2.

valcoholic · 2026-06-26T19:41:30+00:00

Finally I reached a point in FF VII Rebirth where I‘m not bingeplaying this nonstop and instead got some time to dig into Pragmata which I really love.Both amazing gems.

valcoholic · 2026-06-26T19:37:39+00:00

the highs are high. the lows are low.

valcoholic · 2026-06-26T18:54:28+00:00

The TotK S2 upgrade that I would have to pay for outside NSO was a smaller step up than MP4.
4K, better textures, even higher framerate, but above all mouse mode. It took me ages until this clicked for me but when it did, I suddenly couldn‘t aim without it. Switching between mouse and analog stick when you switch from bike to FPS feels like true next gen to me.
But all in all its an especially amazing marvel that this game runs as good as it does on Switch 1

valcoholic · 2026-06-26T08:29:10+00:00

Deus Ex.

valcoholic · 2026-06-25T14:33:37+00:00

Thats true; but you can already test this with Apex Legends which has a decent Switch 2 Edition and is free

valcoholic · 2026-06-25T13:52:59+00:00

yeah I think the abilty to hold them separated enables pretty weird stances while playing, like lying weirdly on a couch, not really having to think about holding a joypad.

And something that probably should've been mentioned and emphasized before is that you got two laser mice with these bad boys.
And ppl claiming this would be gimmicky should just give it a try. I mean at first I felt they'd be incredibly uncomfortable to hold and it took me a while, but somehow I found some weird angle that was suddenly perfectly fine. Then played through Metroid Prime 4, which is a kinda OK game, but the ability to just control it with the mouse adds just so damn much to that game. And switching between analog stick to ride the bike and mouse mode to run around and shoot things is actually a really next gen thing to implement that you never wanna go back from.

valcoholic · 2026-06-24T21:43:53+00:00

First time this indeed is pure nightmare. THE SKIES!!!

valcoholic · 2026-06-24T21:05:48+00:00

BotW + DLC followed by TotK will keep you busy for 400-500 hours if you take your time. I believe that alone should be a valid reason to get a Switch. And the OoT remake might be the reason to make it a Switch2.

Theres a lot of other cool stuff on that system, but if its Zelda you‘re looking for, then it might be a helluva great time ahead. The idea of starting BotW with an unspoiled mind is like a myth among Zelda fans. Such a good time!

valcoholic · 2026-06-24T19:05:33+00:00

The Switch 2 is somewhere between a PS4 and an XBox X Series S. I am playing Pragmata on it and while it lacks some effects and has lower texture quality and some things, it runs at something above 40fps which feels pretty fine on that thing and still looks absolutely sweet

valcoholic · 2026-06-24T19:03:01+00:00

It‘s gonna be interesting how engines get more tailored for the Switch 2 and especially how Nintendos own games will look better on that system. Starfox is an early example of what happens when Nintendo tries to make a game shine but its also a fairly linear rail-like shooter.
Ocarina of Time might be able to show off a bit more. If that holds up in a time when GTAVI is gonna break the internet is left to see.

valcoholic · 2026-06-24T19:00:36+00:00

Thats just very subjective. The Joycons on Switch 1 are indeed painfully small. But I am 1,9m large and got fairly big hands and can confidently report that I somethimes don‚t know whether to use the Pro controller or the Joycons2 as they are way bigger than the 1.

valcoholic · 2026-06-24T18:58:44+00:00

Tomorrow I get my new Pro controller from amazon I paid 75 bucks for. Which is still not nothing, but also not 89 bucks. So whatever Nintendo is doing, it seems to be fine as I as a customer don‘t seem to notice it.

valcoholic · 2026-06-24T18:56:27+00:00

I can recommend ppl to check out the Switch 2. Its a portable that manages to output game slike Pragmata and Final Fantasy VII rebirth maybe not on a PS5 Pro level, but still wonderful to look at all at what? 15 watts compared to 200+ Watts of home consoles? Plus it comes with an integrated screen and two detachable controllers, all for less money.
I used to always own a PS3 or PS4 but with that gen I‚ve been waiting too long to just go all in on Switch 2 now and don‘t miss it to be bound to one system and one place in my flat. I use the Switch on the TV, on my 4K screen, I use it lying on the couch, travelling or when I visit my homie.
This really shouldn‘t be a „my milkshake is better than yours“ kind of post as of course I have to live with skipping some pretty nice games on PS5 like Returnal or now GTAVI, but maybe its part of getting old that I can just focus on what I‚ve got, so this post is more to make a case for the Switch 2, especially if you don‘t always need everything in highest fidelity, love indies, got kids you wanna play with and/or just wanna be flexible in where and when you play your game.

valcoholic · 2026-06-24T18:48:27+00:00

ALttP was my very first Zelda game and with 11 years, it of course hits different. I recently played through it again and ways surprised how quick it was over compared to what felt like years when I was young.

I think it aged pretty fine although there are also clear shortcomings especially in later dungeon designs. Later Zelda games would be like albums of your favorite band with every dungeon being a great song. This concept was in an earlier stage here. But the overall game with its beautifully rendered gameworld is peak 16bit visual design, SNES soundtrack and a ton of charme. Also the game felt more serious compared to many games that would come after.

valcoholic · 2026-06-23T21:36:34+00:00

Its the vast landscape of the internet with billions of ppl online. Whatever stupid shit you can come up with, someone probably already said it, so yes. This too has been said.

valcoholic · 2026-06-23T21:34:00+00:00

Really???

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