Maybe if the game is really successful, they can add crossplay and the remaining stuff like Iceberg Lettuce and Ops improvements?I don't know how to feel about this though, I think it was always planned but it just took a while to actually make so now it's in this awkward spot.How do you feel?

I want it, and I don't. I'd like to support the game by buying it for the switch, but I know it won't help reverse the fact that this game is abandonware and it's a last-ditch effort to make some money on this game. It pains me to say it, but that's the truth. I really am heart broken for this game though and I wish they would reconsider supporting it. I've always wanted a PvZ game on the switch, just not this way..

@shurikeninjaThe game still suffers lack of advertising and the news from popcap on the cancellation is still in effect I doubt they're adding anything in unless its super successful which simply wont happen at this point do to the advertising and competition on switch.Like you said the awkward situation of the release of the switch version after the almost half a year cancellation of the game leaves it in a bad state with no updates or advertising will most likley resulting in it being a huge meh for new switch players.

@shurikeninja Knowing me, I will buy it. I'm intriguied by how poorly it runs. Honestly, it just digs the nail into the coffin more. Perhaps those who played the mobile games may be enticed, but once they've seen the quality, they ain't gonna go back to it. I just know that this is still the end for the shooters, regardless that this came to light.

Where is cross-play?! That's all this is missing! Cross-play would be perfect!

@shurikeninjaI think it's worth it if it runs well. Knowing the Switch is admittingly weak, the footage was either recorded on another platform or they overclocked it. With the lack of cross play & requiring NSO to play doesn't make things better.On the bright side, the Eshop says you can play a lot of the game offline, motion & touch controls with map zoom, & you can access all prize maps at will. If the performance is good, I think I'll buy it. With the extra features, online, & all the other goodies, this can be a good way to support the developers & those late to the Battle for Neighborville.Edit: So looking further into it, everything will be purchasable with coins from Rux, it'll run at 30 FPS, the maximum player count is 8 per team, no split screen, & only co-op for Ops & Giddy Park. Still split on this.

Battle For Neighborville Complete Edition announced for Nintendo Switch

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benn1nat0r
Seasoned Ace
5 years ago
@Shadowphinx101 As you said, the shooters are seemingly gone, as Motive Vancouver is now "Full Circle" (apparently?) and working on Skate, while having removed all mention of PvZ on the site.

The trailer looks fine, in my opinion. The game even has Switch exclusive features, so I'm feeling the itch to buy it. Motion controls sound fun to try for a few hours, but ultimately it's nothing I need immediately, so I'll probably wait until its on sale.
Iron_Guard8
Legend
5 years ago
I honestly don't know how to react to this news. On one hand, I want the PvZ shooters to sell more and get more exposure to more players so we get a new shooter in future. On the other, selling a game on a new platform several months after cutting new content from the original platforms feels odd.
I don't own a Switch and am still slowly leveling up in BfN on PC, so no plans on getting this version. I am very curious to see how well it does though.
Fork_x_Spoon
5 years ago
@benn1nat0r Only mentions Turf? I'm sure they just mean they lowered the player cap in that game mode since it's the only with 12v12. But again, knowing EA, they might have pulled the plug on even game modes present since February 25, 2014. If that's the case, I'm staying away from it. I can't stand 8v8 Turf & lack of TV loses my safety net.

Hopefully EA doesn't take that statement too literally.
1GrainZ1
5 years ago
@shurikeninja wrote:
Maybe if the game is really successful, they can add crossplay and the remaining stuff like Iceberg Lettuce and Ops improvements?
I don't know how to feel about this though, I think it was always planned but it just took a while to actually make so now it's in this awkward spot.
How do you feel?
This switch port honestly sounds better than the normal game except for the 8v8 turf, worse graphics and worse performance. Adding on the game getting successful from switch, IF it does get popular from the switch release and that’s a mighty big IF, how would they finish the remaining unfinished content? Would they just steal the devs that are working on other projects to work on the unfinished content or just hire new ones
shurikeninja
5 years ago
@benn1nat0r well that's stupid. Let us also buy all Rux items with coins Popcap!

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