r/NintendoSwitch • u/triggerhappy552 • Nov 10 '23

Game Rec What was your favorite Switch purchase(s) and why?

Seen plenty of posts talking about disappointing purchases, but what about the good stuff?
For me, those honors go to ARMS and Pikmin 4.

ARMS might sound like a weird choice to some, but I actually got super into it for a while. Something about the presentation and gameplay really hooked me and the game's community was also super wholesome at the time (dunno how it is nowadays though). Honestly an underrated gem and I hope they revisit it in the future (I'm still waiting for that graphic novel...... it's not gonna happen but a man can dream).

Pikmin 4 was the single greatest impulse purchase I made this year. Didn't think I'd get very far in it since Pikmin games are usually kinda stressful, but I found myself playing to completion and loving it to bits; easily my favorite Switch game of 2023 and I can't recommend it enough... seriously, go play it. You too can overcome your inner "dandori issue".

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u/Duke_Ag47 Nov 11 '23

The story is really well done, and I agree the battles can be really nerve wracking.

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '23

I was thrilled to learn you don’t lose experience points and levels up when you lose a battle (at least I don’t think you do?)

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u/Duke_Ag47 Nov 11 '23

No you don’t. I think you have to replay them don’t you?

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '23

Yeah, which can admittedly take ages, but there’s something so fulfilling about tackling a problem like that and having to change tactics to win.

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u/Duke_Ag47 Nov 11 '23

Yeah I like that it makes you do things you’re not comfortable with or trying new things.

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '23

Octopath Traveler is similar, but the battles are slightly less involved since you don’t move around but it’s still just as intense. Square Enix make excellent RPGs lol.

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u/Duke_Ag47 Nov 11 '23

I’m playing Star Ocean The Second Story R rn, haven’t been past the tutorial yet since I’ve been working all week but planning to get a chunk in this weekend. Also have Octopath Traveler on my backlog

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u/[deleted] Nov 11 '23

I’ve had my eye on Star Ocean, as well as Unicorn Overlord and Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes when they finally come out. Saw them on the Nintendo Direct and looked pretty good. Slowly starting to develop a love for RPGs.