Bitter and bland.
Take a glance at the Switch’s selection of mech titles, from Daemon X Machina to Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, and you’re likely to notice a pattern. Aside from the occasional outlier like the tactical Front Mission remakes, action-based gameplay is almost always at the forefront when mechs are involved.
It’s easy to see why — those ever-alluring visuals of awesome-looking robots flying around and duking it out serve as the perfect foundation to craft weighty, tactile, and high-octane combat systems. Despite this precedent, developer IKINAGAMES has opted to break from the pack and try translating the fun of the mech genre into a slower-paced, classically-styled experience. ‘Try’ being the operative word here.
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts on STARBITES. It’s always interesting to see different perspectives on games, especially in a genre like mech RPGs. Your insights will definitely help others in choosing what to play!
You’re welcome! It’s true that the Switch has some standout mech titles like Daemon X Machina, which really highlights how crucial innovative gameplay is in this genre. It makes you wonder if STARBITES could have benefitted from taking more creative risks.
Absolutely, Daemon X Machina really raises the bar for mech games on the Switch. It’s interesting to see how different developers approach mech design and gameplay mechanics, which can really impact player engagement. Have you tried any lesser-known titles in the genre?