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  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    Jason P said:

    Just got confirmation from Target, but probably won't get it until early next week. Can you download games vs buying cartridges?

    I know you can purchase 1-2 Switch on Amazon as a download. Didn't see any other games with that option, though.
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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Switch and Zelda arrive today! woo!
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,289
    Picked up Zelda today, but won't get the Switch until Monday. Dude at Walmart was amazed I got one, but this was shitloads easier then getting a mini NES, which should cost them $7 to produce.
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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Gotta say, I'm very impressed with Zelda on the Switch. About 4-5 hours in.
    As someone who travels a lot for work, Zelda on the go is going to be AWESOME! Those long flights are gonna fly by! :)
  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    Loving BotW so far!! But man, my gaming is ruuuusssss-tyyyyyyy. I've had a hell of a time figuring shit out. And then I look up some tips online and see people with all these weapons and armor at earlier parts of the game than I'm at and I'm like, wtf??!! But damn it's fun!

    My only complaint is the constantly moving camera angle. I HATE that shit!! I realize it's necessary more often than not, but I wish there was a way to temporarily make it stationary for certain parts. Keep in mind the last new system I bought was a PS2, so I'm just not akin to 3D open world games whatsoever.
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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    HesCalledDyer said:

    Loving BotW so far!! But man, my gaming is ruuuusssss-tyyyyyyy. I've had a hell of a time figuring shit out. And then I look up some tips online and see people with all these weapons and armor at earlier parts of the game than I'm at and I'm like, wtf??!! But damn it's fun!

    My only complaint is the constantly moving camera angle. I HATE that shit!! I realize it's necessary more often than not, but I wish there was a way to temporarily make it stationary for certain parts. Keep in mind the last new system I bought was a PS2, so I'm just not akin to 3D open world games whatsoever.

    Yeah, I have a feeling, I missed a lot of good equipment in the first couple of hours. The second I had the chance to get off the plateau, I jumped and haven't gone back. I'm sure there are lots of good things to explore there! I know it's part of the game strategy, but the weapon deterioration/breaking is kind of annoying. I'm now at the point where if I find a decent weapon, I only use it when I'm facing someone big and even then, there is a really good chance it's not going to make it through the battle!
    I do wish the enemy targeting system worked better. I was used to Dark Souls games where you could target an enemy then easily move from one to another. Maybe I'm doing it wrong, but it seems like you target, then have to let go, and re-target hoping you get to the one you want to attack.
    I'm probably about 5-6 hours in at this point and most of the side quests so far are way out of my league. Been sticking with the main quests thus far...for the most part.
    All in all, I think it's a great game! Aside from some things here and there, it plays really well. I have noticed that the game is fairly "easy" though. In 5-6 hours, I think I've died twice...and one of those was from falling off a cliff early on, pre-glider.
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    One other thing that took getting used to with the Switch.
    Playing Zelda with the Switch in hand (joy cons on the side), I found myself hitting the L1 and R1 buttons accidentally...but frequently. Took some adjusting in the hand placement to make sure that didn't happen. No problems with the Pro controller while playing it on the TV though.
    FYI, the Pro controller is really solid. Def close to the quality of a Sony or MS controller.

    Taking my Switch on the plane tomorrow. Man, that 2.5 hour flight is going to FLY (no pun intended) by!
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,289
    Got the Switch in the mail today ... I'm glad to see the initial setup was short and painless compared to the WiiU where I was absolutely ready to go John Wick on Nintendo's HQ in frustration.

    Only got to play Zelda for an hour cause I'm tired but it looks pretty bad ass. The system feels pretty good in mobile mode. Much more comfortable then the DSXL.

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  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    I was running around with a torch trying to set fire to grass, bushes, & trees and found out by accident if you hold it under the apples in the trees, they'll eventually catch fire and drop to the ground as baked apples. You have to position yourself directly under them; they'll start to smoke when you're in the right spot. Nice substitute for when there's no cooking vessel around and you need to restore health.
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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    HesCalledDyer said:

    I was running around with a torch trying to set fire to grass, bushes, & trees and found out by accident if you hold it under the apples in the trees, they'll eventually catch fire and drop to the ground as baked apples. You have to position yourself directly under them; they'll start to smoke when you're in the right spot. Nice substitute for when there's no cooking vessel around and you need to restore health.

    Interesting!
    It's amazing how much I learn and discover each time I play. The thought and detail they put in to this game is pretty remarkable.
    I brought my Switch on my flight today. Man...that 2 hours FLEW by!
    Wandered in to a region that is far beyond my level today. Ran into this GIANT monster, one hit kill me, but I had a fairy in my pocket so I revived and ran for it. I figured "fuck it" so I went back to see if I could figure out a way to kill that bastard. Chipped away at him, broke all kinds of weapons. Was down to a sword I had been saving for a rainy day and 2 arrows. Ugh! Lobbed a couple of bombs then found high(er) ground. Pulled out an arrow, let it fly and it hit him right in the eye. Completely lucky shot.
    He dropped to the ground holding his face. Pulled out my rainy day sword and beat the shit out of him! LOL!!!

    Another fun one was I was going in to this camp by a lake. It may have been an island... Anyways they spotted me and the all came after me. Thought I had a bomb arrow but it was fire (doh!). I missed but it set the grass on fire and all the enemies freaked out and ran for it. They were so "scared" of what happened that they didn't even fight back. Killed them all super easy.
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,289
    I've only played 2 hours and have yet to find a goddamn sword
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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Jason P said:

    I've only played 2 hours and have yet to find a goddamn sword

    Hahahaha!
    Even when you find one, it won't last.
    Keep the good weapons for the big enemies. If you use a nice sword on the easy guys, you'll have nothing left when a big dude comes along.
  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    mca47 said:

    Jason P said:

    I've only played 2 hours and have yet to find a goddamn sword

    Hahahaha!
    Even when you find one, it won't last.
    Keep the good weapons for the big enemies. If you use a nice sword on the easy guys, you'll have nothing left when a big dude comes along.
    And always carry a torch. But be sure not to use it in battle.
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,289
    Have been ignoring Zelda because I watched one of my friends playing Dark Souls 3 and this happened ...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZGmeg23ICQ
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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Still haven't finished DS3. Ugh!
    Gotta get back to that at some point!
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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Is the "new" Mario Kart 8 that's coming out allow for online matches?
    If so, us Switch people should have some battles!
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,342
    Has anyone gave a good review of the Switch yet?

    I'm curious as to how or if it is better than the wii U?
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    tempo_n_groove said:

    Has anyone gave a good review of the Switch yet?

    I'm curious as to how or if it is better than the wii U?

    IGN did a good "one week after getting the Switch" review. They all liked it much more than when they first got it.

    I like it. Granted, there aren't many games, and I've only played Zelda. The system is really solid. Connected to the TV or handheld, it works really well. I also got the "pro" controller and I would say it's close to PS4, XBox quality.

    I'm a Playstation guy and haven't owned a Nintendo product since the original NES. I do have the NES mini now. I was recommend this system to anyone.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,342
    mca47 said:

    tempo_n_groove said:

    Has anyone gave a good review of the Switch yet?

    I'm curious as to how or if it is better than the wii U?

    IGN did a good "one week after getting the Switch" review. They all liked it much more than when they first got it.

    I like it. Granted, there aren't many games, and I've only played Zelda. The system is really solid. Connected to the TV or handheld, it works really well. I also got the "pro" controller and I would say it's close to PS4, XBox quality.

    I'm a Playstation guy and haven't owned a Nintendo product since the original NES. I do have the NES mini now. I was recommend this system to anyone.
    TY much!

    Anybody else?

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