The Nintendo Switch has been an interesting system to watch to say the very least. Its initial trailer got people interested and gathered around the internet water coolers, discussing what this new system was and the implications of its apparent portability. Then a few months down the line the Switch had a Nintendo Presentation where it was talked about more in depth and that didn't go down as well as the initial trailer. With some bad announcements, terrible presentation in some cases and an online MP that you have to pay for being mixed in with some good information and bright spots it wasn't ideal. It led to some negative feelings on the system and some more hesitance where normally there wouldn't be, not to mention some more exaggerated reactions.
Fast forward about a year and the situations rapidly changed. The Nintendo Switch has been doing insanely well for Nintendo, the low game quantity it started with has ballooned enough that a newcomer will find plenty to chew into and a good reputation among indies has blossomed. I am ultimately happy about this-while I was a bit more negative about certain aspects of the switch and how it was looking during its run up I do honestly want to see Nintendo do well and I think the game industry would be far poorer for them not being around-and so far I think they've done well. I think that the criticsms were, in the end, helpful in some regards and I am interested in where nintendo goes next especially seeing as I got one last week.
Yes, with a bonus in hand and enough good games that I could see myself having a good time with the console I decided to grab a Nintendo Switch and take it for a whirl. And so far I'm rather enamored-there are some notable issues and flaws that I think Nintendo should address as time goes on but so far theres a lot of good in it for me and I don't regret my purchase. Mario is a lovely game with some obvious talent and passion behind it, Spla2oon is bright and colorful and fun, and theres a new Smesh Bras coming out this year. The portability is also lovely, and so far its been my preferred method of using it-its a clever idea and hopefully the system is continously improved as time goes on.
Onto recaps!
May your fission be binary and your growth forever exponential.
-Gamemaniac3434