Fortnite on the Switch: A Discussion of Opinions

[AdenTheThird]

I've been thinking a lot about Nintendo's decision to release Fortnite publicly on Nintendo Switch, and I want to know your guys's opinion on the matter. Do you think Fortnite is a good option for Nintendo? Do you see potential problems? Share your opinion!

 

[DeoNaught]

Is this quality of the game on the switch? or it being ported to the switch?

Quality: I think it looks fine, I played like two matches, and it wasn't bad, looked okay/good, No jittering or anything. (but switch is the only thing I've played Fork knife on)

it being a port: It's fine I guess, Dunno what else to say about it on that front lol

 

[JellyPerson]

It's cool. Not a good port, but not a bad one either.

 

[Deleted User]

Of course it's fine. Like it or not, Fortnite is one of the more popular titles out there, so porting it to the Switch was a natural decision. Besides, it's not like the Switch is being assaulted with trash like the Play Store or Steam.

It's important to keep in mind that Nintendo is a company, like Microsoft and Sony. It's not like they have a set of implicit standards that all games must live up to, and their "Seal of Quality" only goes so far. Their objective is to push units, and Fortnite is a good means to that end. Whether or not it fits the ideal or aesthetic of Nintendo fanboys is another matter entirely. Besides, having different types of games on a system is often important to the system's success.

 

[AdenTheThird]

Of course it's fine. Like it or not, Fortnite is one of the more popular titles out there, so porting it to the Switch was a natural decision. Besides, it's not like the Switch is being assaulted with trash like the Play Store or Steam.

It's important to keep in mind that Nintendo is a company, like Microsoft and Sony. It's not like they have a set of implicit standards that all games must live up to, and their "Seal of Quality" only goes so far. Their objective is to push units, and Fortnite is a good means to that end. Whether or not it fits the ideal or aesthetic of Nintendo fanboys is another matter entirely. Besides, having different types of games on a system is often important to the system's success.

Well said. While I'm not entirely surprised by the port, I feel that Nintendo is a teeny bit late to the party. I also feel that, because Fortnite is on most smartphones nowadays, one of the Switch's selling points for Fortnite, it's portability, is neutralized. Why have, say, 3 friends bring their Switches to Starbucks so you can play Fortnite with them, when you can just do it with your phone? that sort of thing. But overall, I think that this decision allows for people to be able to play Nintendo games, and not have to buy another expensive system just to play Fortnite on a T.V.

 

[Deleted User]

Well said. While I'm not entirely surprised by the port, I feel that Nintendo is a teeny bit late to the party. I also feel that, because Fortnite is on most smartphones nowadays, one of the Switch's selling points for Fortnite, it's portability, is neutralized. Why have, say, 3 friends bring their Switches to Starbucks so you can play Fortnite with them, when you can just do it with your phone? that sort of thing. But overall, I think that this decision allows for people to be able to play Nintendo games, and not have to buy another expensive system just to play Fortnite on a T.V.

Definitely. While I doubt that anyone is going to buy a Switch solely to play Fortnite, it does seem like a nice option (a bonus almost) for those who do have a Switch. Plus, playing the game with tactile controls almost certainly beats playing it on a relatively small touch screen, making it a good option for people who already own a Switch. I don't think people head to Starbucks just to play Fortnite, though, but the port has its uses on commutes and work/school breaks.

Nintendo has always been lackluster in the third-party department ever since the N64 (with the possible exception of the Wii). The more high-profile titles they can get onto the Switch, the better.

 

[AdenTheThird]

Definitely. While I doubt that anyone is going to buy a Switch solely to play Fortnite, it does seem like a nice option (a bonus almost) for those who do have a Switch. Plus, playing the game with tactile controls almost certainly beats playing it on a relatively small touch screen, making it a good option for people who already own a Switch. I don't think people head to Starbucks just to play Fortnite, though, but the port has its uses on commutes and work/school breaks.

Nintendo has always been lackluster in the third-party department ever since the N64 (with the possible exception of the Wii). The more high-profile titles they can get onto the Switch, the better.

Indeed.

*ahem Nintendo no more -cough- special Super Mario editions of -cough cough- Minecraft -cough-*