Well that's a pleasent surprise. My expectations weren't high considering it was tagged "Mini" but it was certainly a strong showing given that moniker. Games/announcements that stood out:
Borderlands Bundle - one of my top 3-5 games of last gen, so I'm excited to be able to play that on the go. And still haven't played the pre-sequel so nice to get that all in one package. Obviously price would make a difference but if they launch the 3 game bundle at 30-40 then that's pretty solid. $50 would be a bit steep but still fairly reasonable given all the content in those games. Would also depend to what extent there are any additions, refinements, etc.. But I'll be honest, I'm getting it regardless heh, tough to turn down a top-tier last gen game bundle for me on the go.
Clubhouse Games - Funny enough, this actually looks like it could be cool. I feel the tabletop aspect of the Switch is underutilized, and love the wide range of game selections there. My cousin and I had a great time playing Wii Tanks back in the day, and I definitely got those vibes with the Clubhouse Tanks game. Half of those games I don't even know how to play lol, but never too late to learn I guess!
Xenoblade Chronicles - May be a good time to give the original an honest to god try. Got roughly a 3rd of the way through the Wii game, then tried to pick it back up years later and was utterly confused as to how to play or where to go. Maybe if I pick it back up from scratch, especially with what seems to be more streamlined gameplay, I can get back into it on Switch. Played the sequel to death and loved the battle system.
Ring Fit Additions - the dance thing could be neat in the sense that it might be a way I can finally get my mother in on the game. Her head was spinning when I tried to show her the mechanics of the main game but the rhythm game seems like something she can get into. And I've been wanting a way to just focus on cardio so the jogging-only additions are appreciated.
Burnout Paradise Remastered - Been wanting a Forza Horizon experience on my Switch but at least Burnout Paradise is close, so may pick that up. Burnout 3 is still the best in the series though, so if we're talking Burnout I'd much prefer to have that game remastered for the console.
XCOM - Might be a good time to see what the hype is about, and seems like it'd make a good handheld game. Could be something to turn to after I finish Mario + Rabbids which I hear is similar. Could be a good introductory experience leading to that game.
Ninjala - I played a demo at E3 and actually had some fun once I figured out what's what. If I recall correctly it was a free-for-all game which was a little too chaotic so it probably makes sense they changed it to team battles, it'll all probably flow more smoothly - though I could be remembering that incorrectly just b/c there was so much going on and it felt a bit overwhelming at first. Definitely Splatoon vibes as someone here said, but more close-range. The stuff you can do with your gum, the unique physics and such definitely gives it a unique feel though also. I'm pleasantly surprised to see that will be free to play.
That's about it for me. I like that Braverly Default's battle system somewhat resembles Octopath but I just cannot get invested in another RPG, especially a sequel to a game I've never played.
Overall, not bad - though I do feel like Nintendo was reaching a bit and sort of cobbling things together to fill in the recent gap/drought to carry them to E3. As I've said, I'm more than covered with Switch stuff at this point, though I certainly know this isn't the case for everyone, especially single-console owners which I am not.
Last edited by DarthMetalliCube - on 26 March 2020
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