Pedz wrote:I wouldn't say there's a drought, but it depends on the other formats you own, there is more games coming to PS4 and Xbox One with 3rd party releases that aren't on switch and while there are plenty on Indie titles, some, like myself get them on PC or the format of their choice. I buy them on PC mainly due to cheaper price.ls and bundles. I think drought is a little on the harsh side when there are plenty of games for the Switch, it's just getting less stuff than the other platforms.
I agree that drought is the wrong term. Personally it's just that what Nintendo stuff is coming isn't necessarily the most appealing stuff to everyone.
The games we do know that are coming this year are a mixed bag for me. I've nothing more than a passing interest in Animal Crossing, which is a series I think did everything it needed to do with the N64/GC original. Fire Emblem is a series I actively dislike. The Yoshi games are charming and fun, but never something I've been interested enough to spend money on. Beyond that we have Pokémon which IS a game I will be getting.
Looking forward to 1 out of 4 big exclusives (That we know of) isn't a great ratio. Indie games are great but the mileage I get from them varies dramatically. So for me the Switch has had an alright 2018, with a "meh" 2019 on it's way. Prime 4 is the only beacon on the horizon (That we know about) for me and that's just zoomed into 2021 at the earliest to be honest.
This isn't to say I dislike the Switch, or I'm unhappy with it. I love the system and it's got some great games, it's just not had anything that's been my "main" game since Mario Odyssey and at least until Pokémon, nothing that I'm really looking forward to. I know it's early, but E3 this year is going to be so important in terms of reviving the excitement I had in 2017.
Ultimately it just feels like so many of the Nintendo franchises I love are either dormant, or are in between main titles right now. We're not getting another main Mario or Zelda anytime soon and stuff like F-Zero and Advance Wars are basically dead at this point.