They're both fantastic games, honestly. I put 66 hours into completing Ys VIII and loved it. It was my first Ys game, and it inspired me to purchase Ys I&II for DS and Ys III for SNES (thanks to some recommendations from the fine folks around here), which are now at the top of my backlog.
I'm now playing Octopath, just over 82 hours in, and I'd say I'm about halfway through. Really taking my time, doing everything I can find, and enjoying the heck out of it.
I guess it comes down to whether you're hankering for an action RPG or a turn-based RPG. If you like these sorts of games at all, you owe it to yourself to play both eventually.
Finally finished Battle Chasers. 44.5 hours. Not going to do New Game + unless there's a really good reason to. So... Now to decide between Octopath and Ys. What say you people? I need help
Honestly, I'd say Ys VIII which is probably controversial. It's a fun game and is on the verge of a hack and slash. I enjoyed the Hell out of my time with it. Think I spent 13 hours? It was a slow start but it got good. Octopath didn't draw me in enough after the initial hours to make me drop everything like I thought it would. Not to say it's a bad game, I did enjoy it. But when I keep thinking about going back to an RPG Ys VIII generally wins the war in my mind.
You don't really strike me as an RPG guy though
I haven't played either game so I have no horse in this race
Actually I'll say Darkest Dick, because "beating dead horse"
I do enjoy RPGs but I just don't want to dedicate myself to them. I'd rather enjoy short bursts of fun rather than the long haul pay off. Some of my favorite games of all time are RPGs. Diablo 2, Final Fantasy X, Kingdom Hearts. I just don't have the time for them like when I was a teenager. You dedicate yourself to one game and its admirable. I think I have ADD because I constantly have to do something new and interesting. I just can't focus on one thing for a period of time. 'Darkest Dick' as you say is solid and I'll back you on that. If you can dedicate the time... I'd probably choose that over Octo or Ys. Awesome game but you can't play it casually.
Edit: rereading my post I just wanted to say D2 I would play like 12 hours at a time in high school, FFX I've beaten numerous times as well as KH. Hell, I beat the Old Republic games numerous times each and I constantly start new characters in The Old Republic. I love them... I just can't do it. My brain won't let me.
I do enjoy RPGs but I just don't want to dedicate myself to them. I'd rather enjoy short bursts of fun rather than the long haul pay off. Some of my favorite games of all time are RPGs. Diablo 2, Final Fantasy X, Kingdom Hearts. I just don't have the time for them like I when I was a teenager. You dedicate yourself to one game and its admirable. I think I have ADD because I constantly have to do something new and interesting. I just can't focus on one thing for a period of time. 'Darkest Dick' as you say is solid and I'll back you on that. If you can dedicate the time... I'd probably choose that over Octo or Ys. Awesome game but you can't play it casually.
It took me 2 months to get 44 hours in on Battlechasers. From all I've read, I think I would like Darkest Dungeon, but I don't have the time for it right now. What I really need to do is finish Xenoblade, but I'm afraid I've forgotten the mechanics on it and I keep outting it off. I think I'm on the final chapter too. Will defintely finish before Torna is released. I think i need something I can just put down and come back to on the fly. Since I juat finished a turn based game, I think I will go the action route with Ys and mix it up a bit. Thanks, guys!
I do enjoy RPGs but I just don't want to dedicate myself to them. I'd rather enjoy short bursts of fun rather than the long haul pay off. Some of my favorite games of all time are RPGs. Diablo 2, Final Fantasy X, Kingdom Hearts. I just don't have the time for them like I when I was a teenager. You dedicate yourself to one game and its admirable. I think I have ADD because I constantly have to do something new and interesting. I just can't focus on one thing for a period of time. 'Darkest Dick' as you say is solid and I'll back you on that. If you can dedicate the time... I'd probably choose that over Octo or Ys. Awesome game but you can't play it casually.
It took me 2 months to get 44 hours in on Battlechasers. From all I've read, I think I would like Darkest Dungeon, but I don't have the time for it right now. What I really need to do is finish Xenoblade, but I'm afraid I've forgotten the mechanics on it and I keep outting it off. I think I'm on the final chapter too. Will defintely finish before Torna is released. I think i need something I can just put down and come back to on the fly. Since I juat finished a turn based game, I think I will go the action route with Ys and mix it up a bit. Thanks, guys!
The final chapter of Xenoblade is almost all boss battles and long cut scenes. So block out a few hours to get through it.
I might of missed it but looks like undertale will get a western release on the 15th with a collectors edition. I been wanting to play this game for a while.
I saw there is a game coming out for Switch in 2019 - Liar Princess and the Blind Prince. Looks kinda interesting - fun art style and quirky game.
On another note --- does anyone know what the real release date is for Oceanhorn physical release? I'm getting conflicting information whether it was released in June or July 2018, and what date. This was the physical release that was distributed by Limited Run Games, but not part of their numbered LRG release set.
I saw there is a game coming out for Switch in 2019 - Liar Princess and the Blind Prince. Looks kinda interesting - fun art style and quirky game.
On another note --- does anyone know what the real release date is for Oceanhorn physical release? I'm getting conflicting information whether it was released in June or July 2018, and what date. This was the physical release that was distributed by Limited Run Games, but not part of their numbered LRG release set.
The preorders went up in June (during their E3 presentation). My preorder was fulfilled on July 12, it's possible they sent others out a couple days earlier. It's hard to give LRG titles a definitive release date because they tend to ship them out in batches. The first 5000 copies shipped then, and the remaining orders aren't being sent out until September (tentatively).
I discovered a really cool price tracking website for Switch games: www.dekudeals.com...
It's a great resource, especially how it lets you set up email alerts for price drops on specific games. I've found r/NintendoSwitchDeals to be really useful too.
I know we're doing a good job at documenting stuff but I really want to make certain about something. Penny Punching Princess does not come with a manual or anything? Just the case and cartridge? I saw it for sale at GameStop but it didn't have any extras. For some reason I had it in my head that it came with stuff. Was that just the edition that looked like a gold bar?
I know we're doing a good job at documenting stuff but I really want to make certain about something. Penny Punching Princess does not come with a manual or anything? Just the case and cartridge? I saw it for sale at GameStop but it didn't have any extras. For some reason I had it in my head that it came with stuff. Was that just the edition that looked like a gold bar?
I think so. Not sure if the standard edition came with any extras.
I know we're doing a good job at documenting stuff but I really want to make certain about something. Penny Punching Princess does not come with a manual or anything? Just the case and cartridge? I saw it for sale at GameStop but it didn't have any extras. For some reason I had it in my head that it came with stuff. Was that just the edition that looked like a gold bar?
Aguy’s thread here has some more detail on what came with the games. I don’t see PPP listed
I know we're doing a good job at documenting stuff but I really want to make certain about something. Penny Punching Princess does not come with a manual or anything? Just the case and cartridge? I saw it for sale at GameStop but it didn't have any extras. For some reason I had it in my head that it came with stuff. Was that just the edition that looked like a gold bar?
The standard edition didn't come with anything besides the game. NIS did have a special edition exclusive to their website that you are referring to.
Here is another one I'm confused by. On 3DS you're able to adjust your stats in Code of Princess after leveling. I have no idea how to do this on the Switch version. Help?
Bass Pro The Strike CE is a 9 year old port of a Wii game that IGN gave a 4.8. Ubisofts Legendary Fishing has zero info aside from having "arcade-style" gameplay, a release date a month before BPS The Strike, and is $10 cheaper. I'm imagining that will mean a pretty rushed game being pushed to market to beat competitors. According to Gamestop, Rapala Pro is also being ported to the Switch with the same release day as BPS The Strike. It was release last year on the PS4/X1 but also received poor reviews and will be $30, like Legendary Fishing. I think I'll be skipping this round of fishing games, but if Xseed/Marvelous ever bring Fishing Resort over, that will be a day 1 for me. That definitely one of my most played Wii games.
And now for something completely different... Gamestop dropped a lot of prices for used Switch games over the past couple weeks. These are some highlights, but note that these prices include the 20% Elite discounts. If anyone wants to use my Elite discount, just PM me.
Aqua Moto Racing Utopia $11.19
Snow Moto Racing Freedom $11.19
Hello Kitty Kruisers $14.39 ($19.99 New)
Wild Guns Reloaded $15.19
Tiny Barbarians DX $15.99
The End is Nigh $15.99
Sine Mora EX $15.99
Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle $19.99
Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn $19.99
Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings $22.39
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I'm now playing Octopath, just over 82 hours in, and I'd say I'm about halfway through. Really taking my time, doing everything I can find, and enjoying the heck out of it.
I guess it comes down to whether you're hankering for an action RPG or a turn-based RPG. If you like these sorts of games at all, you owe it to yourself to play both eventually.
Finally finished Battle Chasers. 44.5 hours. Not going to do New Game + unless there's a really good reason to. So... Now to decide between Octopath and Ys. What say you people? I need help
Honestly, I'd say Ys VIII which is probably controversial. It's a fun game and is on the verge of a hack and slash. I enjoyed the Hell out of my time with it. Think I spent 13 hours? It was a slow start but it got good. Octopath didn't draw me in enough after the initial hours to make me drop everything like I thought it would. Not to say it's a bad game, I did enjoy it. But when I keep thinking about going back to an RPG Ys VIII generally wins the war in my mind.
You don't really strike me as an RPG guy though
I haven't played either game so I have no horse in this race
Actually I'll say Darkest Dick, because "beating dead horse"
Edit: rereading my post I just wanted to say D2 I would play like 12 hours at a time in high school, FFX I've beaten numerous times as well as KH. Hell, I beat the Old Republic games numerous times each and I constantly start new characters in The Old Republic. I love them... I just can't do it. My brain won't let me.
I do enjoy RPGs but I just don't want to dedicate myself to them. I'd rather enjoy short bursts of fun rather than the long haul pay off. Some of my favorite games of all time are RPGs. Diablo 2, Final Fantasy X, Kingdom Hearts. I just don't have the time for them like I when I was a teenager. You dedicate yourself to one game and its admirable. I think I have ADD because I constantly have to do something new and interesting. I just can't focus on one thing for a period of time. 'Darkest Dick' as you say is solid and I'll back you on that. If you can dedicate the time... I'd probably choose that over Octo or Ys. Awesome game but you can't play it casually.
It took me 2 months to get 44 hours in on Battlechasers. From all I've read, I think I would like Darkest Dungeon, but I don't have the time for it right now. What I really need to do is finish Xenoblade, but I'm afraid I've forgotten the mechanics on it and I keep outting it off. I think I'm on the final chapter too. Will defintely finish before Torna is released. I think i need something I can just put down and come back to on the fly. Since I juat finished a turn based game, I think I will go the action route with Ys and mix it up a bit. Thanks, guys!
I do enjoy RPGs but I just don't want to dedicate myself to them. I'd rather enjoy short bursts of fun rather than the long haul pay off. Some of my favorite games of all time are RPGs. Diablo 2, Final Fantasy X, Kingdom Hearts. I just don't have the time for them like I when I was a teenager. You dedicate yourself to one game and its admirable. I think I have ADD because I constantly have to do something new and interesting. I just can't focus on one thing for a period of time. 'Darkest Dick' as you say is solid and I'll back you on that. If you can dedicate the time... I'd probably choose that over Octo or Ys. Awesome game but you can't play it casually.
It took me 2 months to get 44 hours in on Battlechasers. From all I've read, I think I would like Darkest Dungeon, but I don't have the time for it right now. What I really need to do is finish Xenoblade, but I'm afraid I've forgotten the mechanics on it and I keep outting it off. I think I'm on the final chapter too. Will defintely finish before Torna is released. I think i need something I can just put down and come back to on the fly. Since I juat finished a turn based game, I think I will go the action route with Ys and mix it up a bit. Thanks, guys!
The final chapter of Xenoblade is almost all boss battles and long cut scenes. So block out a few hours to get through it.
On another note --- does anyone know what the real release date is for Oceanhorn physical release? I'm getting conflicting information whether it was released in June or July 2018, and what date. This was the physical release that was distributed by Limited Run Games, but not part of their numbered LRG release set.
I saw there is a game coming out for Switch in 2019 - Liar Princess and the Blind Prince. Looks kinda interesting - fun art style and quirky game.
On another note --- does anyone know what the real release date is for Oceanhorn physical release? I'm getting conflicting information whether it was released in June or July 2018, and what date. This was the physical release that was distributed by Limited Run Games, but not part of their numbered LRG release set.
The preorders went up in June (during their E3 presentation). My preorder was fulfilled on July 12, it's possible they sent others out a couple days earlier. It's hard to give LRG titles a definitive release date because they tend to ship them out in batches. The first 5000 copies shipped then, and the remaining orders aren't being sent out until September (tentatively).
I discovered a really cool price tracking website for Switch games: www.dekudeals.com...
It's a great resource, especially how it lets you set up email alerts for price drops on specific games. I've found r/NintendoSwitchDeals to be really useful too.
I know we're doing a good job at documenting stuff but I really want to make certain about something. Penny Punching Princess does not come with a manual or anything? Just the case and cartridge? I saw it for sale at GameStop but it didn't have any extras. For some reason I had it in my head that it came with stuff. Was that just the edition that looked like a gold bar?
I think so. Not sure if the standard edition came with any extras.
I know we're doing a good job at documenting stuff but I really want to make certain about something. Penny Punching Princess does not come with a manual or anything? Just the case and cartridge? I saw it for sale at GameStop but it didn't have any extras. For some reason I had it in my head that it came with stuff. Was that just the edition that looked like a gold bar?
Aguy’s thread here has some more detail on what came with the games. I don’t see PPP listed
http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=182387
I picked up Resident Evil for $30
Some pretty good Amazon sales right now. Marios and Zelda are $45, Owlboy is $25, etc.
I picked up Resident Evil for $30
Same sale at Best Buy. GCU gets another 20% off.
I know we're doing a good job at documenting stuff but I really want to make certain about something. Penny Punching Princess does not come with a manual or anything? Just the case and cartridge? I saw it for sale at GameStop but it didn't have any extras. For some reason I had it in my head that it came with stuff. Was that just the edition that looked like a gold bar?
The standard edition didn't come with anything besides the game. NIS did have a special edition exclusive to their website that you are referring to.
Here is another one I'm confused by. On 3DS you're able to adjust your stats in Code of Princess after leveling. I have no idea how to do this on the Switch version. Help?
Also gonna preorder that fishing game, comes with a special fishing rod controller
Grabbed Dead Cells, Slain, and Penguin Wars today. Should give them all a whirl in the next few days.
Also gonna preorder that fishing game, comes with a special fishing rod controller
Did you preorder Legendary Fishing from Amazon or Gamestop?
Grabbed Dead Cells, Slain, and Penguin Wars today. Should give them all a whirl in the next few days.
Also gonna preorder that fishing game, comes with a special fishing rod controller
Did you preorder Legendary Fishing from Amazon or Gamestop?
Its not Legendary Fishing, its called Bass Pro Shops The Strike. GS/EB only right now
Grabbed Dead Cells, Slain, and Penguin Wars today. Should give them all a whirl in the next few days.
Also gonna preorder that fishing game, comes with a special fishing rod controller
Did you preorder Legendary Fishing from Amazon or Gamestop?
Its not Legendary Fishing, its called Bass Pro Shops The Strike. GS/EB only right now
Huh! Hadn't heard about that one yet. Thanks!
Grabbed Dead Cells, Slain, and Penguin Wars today. Should give them all a whirl in the next few days.
Also gonna preorder that fishing game, comes with a special fishing rod controller
Did you preorder Legendary Fishing from Amazon or Gamestop?
Its not Legendary Fishing, its called Bass Pro Shops The Strike. GS/EB only right now
Huh! Hadn't heard about that one yet. Thanks!
I mean, honestly, how could you possibly confuse these two games?
And now for something completely different... Gamestop dropped a lot of prices for used Switch games over the past couple weeks. These are some highlights, but note that these prices include the 20% Elite discounts. If anyone wants to use my Elite discount, just PM me.
Aqua Moto Racing Utopia $11.19
Snow Moto Racing Freedom $11.19
Hello Kitty Kruisers $14.39 ($19.99 New)
Wild Guns Reloaded $15.19
Tiny Barbarians DX $15.99
The End is Nigh $15.99
Sine Mora EX $15.99
Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle $19.99
Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn $19.99
Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings $22.39
Darkest Dungeon $22.39
Attack on Titan 2 $27.99
Fire Emblem Warriors Special Edition $47.97 New
Check availability here:
https://www.gamestop.com/browse/nintendo-switch?nav=28xp0,13162-1e8