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Physical in Europe as well
I agree that it could have looked better if they'd just waited (and also if they hadn't made the completely unnecessary choice to lean into online elements), but... I've seen many, many Switch games that look much, much worse than this, so I'm surprised to see people acting like this game's an affront to the eyes.
Not to say that they should have gone as hard into it, but EO definitely has leaned into online more than other series for some reason…I agree that it could have looked better if they'd just waited (and also if they hadn't made the completely unnecessary choice to lean into online elements), but... I've seen many, many Switch games that look much, much worse than this, so I'm surprised to see people acting like this game's an affront to the eyes.
Nintendo: We'd like to close today's Partner Showcase with a game from our most important, precious, and talented partner: THAT'S RIGHT IT'S US WE MEAN USit was indeed a surprising decision to end a partner direct with a first party published game
It's Endless Ocean. It was never a graphical showcase, it was always about catching a specific feel of exploring underwater with evocative visuals.I'm just pretty shocked at the stuttering and bad visuals. This is a seemingly very ambitious resurrection of Endless Ocean (a series about looking at things) and you don't just... wait until the Switch 2?
swimamateur hour question here but what the fuck do you do in an Endless Ocean game?
you know what, I can see it being great with the right injections of pre-made content. swimming through the exact same reef to get to the later parts in the first two games wasn't exactly thrilling.I mean if any game benefits from procedural generation, it's endless ocean
the second game straight up has a story and characters and shitlook. I love the ocean. I love looking at creatures. but I really struggle with games where the objective is mostly “swim about it”
turns out things like Dave the Diver appeal to me a bit more because there are more things to do than stare in wonder.
So, I guess… is there at least like, a journal you can fill out? or is it all… swammin’
Second game straight up had a story with like puzzles and finding Atlantis and shitlook. I love the ocean. I love looking at creatures. but I really struggle with games where the objective is mostly “swim about it”
turns out things like Dave the Diver appeal to me a bit more because there are more things to do than stare in wonder.
So, I guess… is there at least like, a journal you can fill out? or is it all… swammin’
You explore several diving spots, identify fish and find treasures that you can sell for for better equipment etc.look. I love the ocean. I love looking at creatures. but I really struggle with games where the objective is mostly “swim about it”
turns out things like Dave the Diver appeal to me a bit more because there are more things to do than stare in wonder.
So, I guess… is there at least like, a journal you can fill out? or is it all… swammin’
Fair. I think I'd be bothered a lot less if they didn't, uh, totally ignore the story/single-player element in this trailer, ha. I can't really get a feel for what the core of the game is supposed to look like here, as much as I'm still excited to hop into more diving.Not to say that they should have gone as hard into it, but EO definitely has leaned into online more than other series for some reason…
I remember EO2 I think(?) was compatible with Wii Speak of all things…
And chill out to the sound of your character's breathing + underwater sounds. That's the moodYou explore several diving spots, identify fish and find treasures that you can sell for for better equipment etc.
they said "you can't release a new wii game on switch 2!"... Arika did what had to be done.man I am so glad the switch 2 got delayed
Whatever, this game's gonna be a hit with the oceanography crowd, it's everyone else's loss.some of the reactions to this online are the reason why the industry is in such a shit state today tbh...
There will, at least in Europe.I hope a physical version for this game
100%.some of the reactions to this online are the reason why the industry is in such a shit state today tbh...
assuming that's true in all regions, interesting new era for "what even is a partner direct" discussionsNotably the E-Shop page lists Nintendo as the publisher, hence Pyoro's "does Nintendo count as a partner" hint.
Nintendo already plays fast and loose with what they mean when they say a Direct "focuses" on games for a certain period of time (e.g. announcing games for H2 when a Direct "focuses" on H1), so I guess it's a natural extension of that to allow for first-party published games in a limited capacity in a format that "focuses" on third-parties.assuming that's true in all regions, interesting new era for "what even is a partner direct" discussions
Don't think that waiting for it to release on Switch 2 will magically make it look better lol.I'm just pretty shocked at the stuttering and bad visuals. This is a seemingly very ambitious resurrection of Endless Ocean (a series about looking at things) and you don't just... wait until the Switch 2?
Right? Do I wish this was an absolute blowout graphical showcase on Switch 2? Yes. Yes, I do. But it looks very pleasant for what it is, and it's not like Arika is rolling in budget.am I on drugs? Everyone’s like “looks like TRASH” but I thought this game looked incredible. It’s exactly what I need in my life: a chill ass look-at-fish game. And I though the graphics were nice?
It's a lot of unrealistic expectations put upon this game by people disappointed about the Switch 2 rumors and hoping the partner direct would make up for it.am I on drugs? Everyone’s like “looks like TRASH” but I thought this game looked incredible. It’s exactly what I need in my life: a chill ass look-at-fish game. And I though the graphics were nice?
He probably thinks Dave the Diver looks horrible, not realizing it's supposed to be in retro style. Some won't understand the intention of games/budgets.Don't think that waiting for it to release on Switch will magically make it look better lol.
It's not a big budget game. It's all about the mood.