My Curated & Niche Nintendo Switch Collection | 2024
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- čas přidán 18. 06. 2024
- Today I go over the entirety of my Nintendo Switch game collection. Share the niche titles I love, games I regret buying, and everything in between on my journey of forming a curated collection for this system.
Hope you enjoyed this rather lengthy video! I was thinking of maybe making a follow-up video sharing my current Nintendo Switch wish list. I think this may be a good opportunity to talk a little bit more about which games are currently on my radar & share how I prioritize obtaining certain titles over others. Let me know if you'd be interested in seeing this!
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:25 Shelf Tour
03:57 JRPGs
33:07 Nintendo & Other
41:03 Indies
51:37 Visual Novels
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Correction: The first Cat Quest game is fully available on the cart in Cat Quest 2! Even though it's redundant, I still want to get the first release of the game on Switch just for collecting reasons 😅
I also accidently left out 4 visual novels towards the end when I had to refilm after my microphone ran out of power. I haven't gotten to them yet but they are interesting titles to look into: Hashihime of the Book Town, Butterfly's Poison, Clannad, and Little Busters.
Hey orbalology! Great video! I’d like to donate my collection to you!
I truly appreciate the sentiment, but I have a no gift policy from viewers. One of the reasons for this is as I strive to build a more curated collection I will inevitably be getting rid of games that I do not to vibe with. So I would feel bad to part with games that were donated/gifted to me by viewers in working towards this goal.
@@orbalology No worries, you can part with whatever you want, do some giveaways to the viewers. I really don’t mind
@@orbalology I have Dreamcast, N64, GameCube, Switch, Xbox, Wii, 3DS. Do with it what you wish
I'm just now watching this 😊. I wanted to share and say that potion permit is getting a re-release as potion permit the complete edition. It's a pegi only release. It contains all the dlc. I ordered it for switch. I don't have the game yet and then I discovered this version. Awesome video. Great games you have
Please don’t be one of those people who sell all their collection when they have a midlife crises.. this is an amazing collection
I see that to a lot of low IQ players in midlife doing that. But they regret that in hard way in future
lol, we're already speculating about my midlife crisis 😅
Bravely Default 2 is a good game but the original & Second are fantastic. Highly recommend playing those ASAP .
Thanks for the video
lol always though ppl in midlife crisis start to collect not selling xd
To be honest, most people that started collecting games after 2015 are usually the ones that sell everything off. Game collecting has become more of a fad due to the surge of youtubers making content about buying and selling games.
Looking forward to giving this a watch! Switch has slowly become my primary platform and your collection always looks amazing! 🙌
It’s crazy to think that your first Switch Collection video was the first video of yours I ever watched! I don’t know if I’ve ever told you this, but that video was one of the initial inspirations for me to start doing CZcams! You have so many cool games in your collection and it definitely reminded me of a few I wanna try to pick up at some point😂 great, great video per usual-it’s so fun to see how your collection has grown over the past 2 years!
Just wanted to say awesome collection and I appreciate your honesty on how the games perform on the Switch. Even though I’m more into shmups and beat’em ups, your philosophy on curating a collection has really inspired me with my own collection and how I display and collect either digitally or physically for the various consoles I have.
Really enjoyed this. Also I'm extremely jealous of your xenoblade altar
Thank you! My Xenoblade shrine is one of my favorite sections in my collection :)
Your shelves / displays are awesome! I'm looking forward to watching this. I'm sure I'll find some cool games to look into.
Amazing collection! I had over 500 switch games at one point but had to sell some for extra cash. I still currently have about 200 switch games now. Please keep collecting ❤
I’ve watched a few of your videos now and I really appreciate that you inform us about games being completed on the cartridge. I’m not one who collects games to preserve them, mainly I do so because I like the way the cases look. But I find it very appealing to know if I’m getting the full game on my physical copy or if I’m having to download the rest of it. Thank you.
Also, I love hearing about reprints and all the other useful information you provide. I’ve discovered quite a few games through you and once again, thank you.
I'm glad to hear that you've found some of the little pieces of info I've come across useful or at least interesting! The more into the weeds I get the more fascinating how this side of the hobby can be, so glad I can help spread some awareness on it :)
@@orbalology Where do you sell? I'm interested in the games you aren't sure about keeping.
EXCELLENT collection you've got! I definitely need to go through my Switch collection on a video, myself. I love how knowledgable you are with all of your games, as well as how much you enjoy collecting in general.
Thanks! You should definitely share a video of your collection when you get a chance :)
Really enjoyed listening to this. So many good titles in there! Love to see a curated collection
You must’ve known I needed cheering up… thank you for a sweet, insightful and substantial video.
The newest Brigandine game is criminally underrated! It has some of the very deepest combat mechanics and systems I've ever encountered in an SRPG. Also, Cross Code is legitimately only playable with a pro controller! I think you'll be pleasantly surprised when you try it again.
As always, another wonderful cozy video! Thank you so much for sharing your passion for games! I love it! 💜
Try then Brigandine: Grand Edition, its even better)
Forever vicariously living through you with your gorgeous and well curated / displayed Switch collection lol
This is going to be an amazing watch, looking forward to this Emily!
As always, stellar job and your videos are always worth the wait :)
Enjoy Michael! :)
great video and great collection! it put some games I haven't heard of on my radar and also gave me some more background on some I was thinking of getting. your videos always manage to be both entertaining and informative and i really appreciate that :) also organising them by publisher and genre actually sounds way better than alphabetical if you ask me
I really admire your collection and commitment, keep it up 😊 Cheers from Spain.
Loved your video found it helpful I’m a collector as well so love to see other people’s collections
I got into Switch late into the game and I am now looking to collect physical copies. Thanks to channels like this! I haven't had a Nintendo since the Gamecube and I'm happy with the Switch very fun to collect for.
great video! love how you display your items
Thank you for the kind words! Best of luck with your curated collecting too :)
awesome love longer form videos like this!
Watching this inspires me to work on my collection. You have an awesome collection Emily!
Thank you so much! And best of luck with shaping your collection :)
An hour long video! loving it
Great collection! I am currently playing Nier Automata as 9S and I realized that it really does have different endings and replays with different characters. And when you play with different character you start to see better hidden elements of the whole thing.
Yeah! I've heard the replaying process makes it a unique experience!
Thank you for showing your entire Switch collection. You have so many great games ❤
Thanks for watching :)
Amazing collection Emily! Love the variety of games you've got!
Thanks Milla :)
Thank you for the recommendations!
Thanks for watching! Hope there was at least one title that caught your eye :)
I would love a video about your wishlist of games!!! I am always sure to watch. Great video. Ps Lost Sphere had a great story IMO.
Just moving into our new home here in Victoria, Australia, and conducting a garage conversion into a games room ! I am finally getting to display all my Wife & I ‘s collection! Nice video 🎉
Best of luck with setting up the new space! And thanks :)
Great video I watched the whole thing you have a beautiful collection 😊
The way you have your collection displayed looks amazing!
Thank you so much :)
Great video, and wonderful collection. Interesting to me how closely it mirrors my own. You seem amazing. Keep making the enjoyable content and I’ll keep watching. ✌️❤️
Thank you so much!
I'll watch basically any video from you to begin with, so an updated collection video was so exciting to see! Especially because we have such similar taste, it was great to hear your thoughts on all these games I love or am interested in playing. With my physical Switch collection sitting at 350 games, I don't often find older games that catch my attention anymore that I don't already have, but you gave me one today with Heaven's Vault. Can't wait to check it out 🙂
Not sure if you're waiting for a North American release, but earlier this month some folks in the Switch Cartridge Revision Community on Facebook confirmed that a 003 revision with both DLC's on cart has been printed for the Japanese version of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Most people who got theirs bought it from Amazon Japan, though apparently some still received the 001 cart, but I guess that's always the risk with hunting down revised carts.
From the games you currently have, I can vouch for Inscryption and Cupid Parasite. Inscryption has a great dark/suspenseful atmosphere and the story kept me engaged until the end. I also really enjoyed the gameplay loop once it really opened up, I think it had a good amount of complexity but not so much that it drags down the pacing of the story. Cupid Parasite is pretty much the fun rom com it appears to be, as long as you enjoy the ride and not take the wacky and overdramatic parts too seriously.
Lastly, if I may recommend a potential game to add to the collection: Buried Stars. It's a Korean visual novel about a group of contestants for a survival talent show (think X Factor/American Idol), who get trapped at the venue of their first live show and have to solve the mystery of the murder that took place there. Unfortunately as it was only released in Korea, the game is not the cheapest, but personally I thought it was a worthwhile addition to my collection as a visual novel fan. The art style in particular is gorgeous, in my opinion.
Anyway, I'll end my essay here, thank you for the great video and as always, looking forward to the next one 😊
Oh Buried Stars is one I've been looking into! Just wish the ebay prices weren't so expensive 🥲 And I hope you enjoy Heaven's Vault!
I got about 50 physical switch games and about 15 digital ones. That really is an impressive collection u have there😊
Great video Emily I've seen some I'm going to buy congratulations on an amazing collection
Thank you for sharing your wonderful collection 😊
Thanks for watching! 😊
I also collect mainly niche games for the switch so its nice to see a collection vid where there is a lot of crossover from what I have. This video serves as a buyers guide for me 😂
Haha, glad I can assist in this way (but hopefully the wallet isn't too upset) 😂
Awesome video! Void terrarium is worth a shot, I’d recommend it! It’s more like the mystery dungeon rogue-like dungeon crawlers, with awesome aesthetic and music. The terrarium upkeep takes a back seat 😊
Great recommendations.i I collect mostly digitally, but trust the word of physical collectors more. I feel like there's more thought put into physical collecting. Anyways, thanks for sharing!
Great video! It must have taken a long time to record and edit. Thanks for putting in that effort.
Ah yeah my raw footage was scary when I went to compile everything to edit earlier this week 😂
omg a short hike is so good. I’d love to have that on switch. Just also got Later Alligator - which was made by the guys who had a lot to do with the Big Top Burger animated shorts on CZcams. Oh and Raji too! My friend did a little art work on the backgrounds of that game. I love these niche games and that the switch has indie titles + so many VNs and JRPGs physically available. The switch has been so fun to collect for and your enthusiasm for it has been really contagious. Loved the video!
Glad to hear you enjoyed this one! The Switch is indeed so fun to collect for because of all these really neat niche titles that are available physically :)
Great video and collection.
I think Emily did a great job giving a quick intro into most games.
Thank you!
I've been actively collecting for the Switch since 2020 and have learned a lot in that time. It was also my only modern console until recently so that is why I have some games I regret buying on there because I now have access to playing better formats for them.
@@orbalology Yes. I recommend you try these: A Space for the Unbound, Dredge and Shiren The Wanderer games.
@@orbalology I was wondering if I could get those Cave Story and Wonderboy games? If you dint plan to use them.
Ah! I kept my Star Wars soda bottles and display them too! You’re my people, Emily. Great collection, thanks for sharing.
Nice collection I’m collecting niche games like yours Great job
Wow 😮 😊 nice glad to see it finally looking 👀 good as always ❤
omg, I just got into gunvolt and megaman through GV3 myself and im having a great time honestly! gv3 is a bit of a wreck to fans of the long running story, but I found it very approachable gameplaywise and enjoyed the heck out of the lowkey side coversations and stuff. extremely beautiful UI too. it may not be the ideal starting point, but I certainly loved it!
I agree with your organization method. I personally like to organize mine by genre, publisher, series, and release order. At least I try… to the best of my ability considering the small space I have to work with
Mine's never perfect either, haha. But having a relatively laxed system I find is still helpful for locating games on the shelf in a timely manner :)
Your collection is awesome Dr. Emily!
Thanks!!
I dig the FFVII Shelf! Gald you mentioned Octopath Traveler 2, reminded me I need to play that soon since I loved the first one.
So many great games and not enough time to play. Great video
What a very awesome and varied collection you have. After the Wii U, it's actually awesome to see how much third party support the switch has.
I also like the organization of your shelves. I am a culprit when it comes to loading as many titles as possible on each shelf. More recently I've been very interested in trading out the IKEA billy shelves for something more appeasing on the eyes. Might try these models. Seeing how you utilize your collectors editions for display purposes is aestheically pleasing. Takes notes. Something I will try in the future. Thanks for the video!
It's wild how large & extensive the Switch library is! And if you decide to change things up with your display shelves I hope everything goes smoothly!
that room is life goals. congrats to u
Love when there’s fun art on the inside of the case.
I hope you do get around to the Chrono games. The DS version of CT is the best one IMO, and it’s a fun game that doesn’t waste your time. CC is more of another adventure in the same universe, and if you take it that way I think you’ll find a lot to like.
i don’t have a big gaming collection, but i really enjoy and live by just watching your collection grow❤
Quality > Quantity. But living vicariously through others collections makes for a great substitute too haha
@@orbalology yesss and your collection does inspire me tho🫶🏻
Sweet. I became a new viewer of yours on the last video you posted so I was waiting for a new video. I don't even have a Switch, but I just like watching video game content and it looks like you got a fair amount of games so I like to see what titles you got.
Hello & welcome! I hope you find some interesting titles among those I've collected so far :)
🤩 similar taste in games! I’ll follow for those great gem recommendations
Awesome collection! Very jelly of the shelves and organization, my switch games aren't nearly as organized.
This inspired me to reorganize a little bit. I organize by publisher and keep the series together, but I had a few games that had somehow gotten in the wrong place.
I had to double check my shelves too before filming and found a few misplaced titles myself 😂
your room is like my dream. im glad for you
Gatomon! I have the Gabumon cutie version like that. You inspired me to put it on my streaming background shelf too! ❤
You have some really interesting games! More to add to my backlog 😅
Yeeeesss!!! I love your collection!
Wow, awesome collection! And no sign of dust either. 😄👍
Very nice collection. I have nowhere near that amount of games and I just bought the OLED Zelda Editiion of my Switch last summer (never had a Switch before so very late in the game) so I don't have that many games for it yet. Hopefully can add more as budget allows, I only buy games I like and know I will play again.
I’m surprised you didn’t have Harvestella, seems like a game in your wheelhouse. Also not that you need more to play but Rain Code is a fantastic game. So well done. Great video and great collection, thanks for sharing!
These are both games on my wishlist! I need to catch up on games released within the last two years especially 🥲
I love your collection and the way you have displayed it! So much cool stuff from games to figures. I'm currently playing Persona 5 Royal and I'm almost done with it. Unicorn Overlord is next for me.
Since you mention about Tokyo RPG Factory, earlier this year I try "I am Setsuna" for a few hours and I like the music in there, definitely going to continue again later on 😊 For 1st person dungeon crawler game, I did try Undernauts: Labyrinth of Yomi last year Halloween. It's not too hard for beginner (like me🤭)
I don't have many VN on Switch, but there's this game called The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story, it's like watching Japanese movie, but also solving murder case, pretty unique but short game 😎
I do interested if you decide to make follow up video, Emily, about your wish list thing. Thank you for sharing your collection, Emily 🤗
You have built up an amazing Switch collection. Very impressive! I wonder if you have thought of adding the Prinny Presents collections which have some older JRPGs which are not so easy to find anymore. They have physical editions which are also getting harder to find. I got the third one as it has the first Rhapsody game which you cannot get elsewhere now and also La Pucelle: Ragnarok which is basically a proto Disgaea game. I have enjoyed both games a lot recently.
I decided not to get the Prinny Presents games because most of them have issues without patches unfortunately.
Nice collection! You worked hard for it.
Thanks! I'm really pleased with how it's been shaping up over the last few years :)
Cool collection!
Great collection Em, my switch collection is only 25 games, I only just bought my first switch for my birthday in July. Don't really want a big collection. My main console is my PS4, not getting a PS5 until a pro model is announced. Looking forward to the next video. 😊
Focusing on quality is really the way to go with collecting! And 25 games is a good amount especially since you just started in July!
Great video. U have a lovely variety of games. Will u do a similar video for ur other consoles?
I love your jrpg collection. There is something just so exciting, cool and unique about those types of games. I just turned 48 and love them. My 6 yo daughter is starting ro really Persona and the Ys games which is cool 👍
Amazing collection Emily, I recently picked up Coffee Talk and am excited to try ut
AWESOME COLLECTION!
Love this collection!
Thank you!! :)
Watching your videos has got me into playing more collecting and playing more jrpgs. Great video so many new games to look into 😀
Oh my gosh, I love your collection! I wanted to pop in and recommend the Spirit Hunter vn games if you are at all into horror. There's three now, and they are all high quality. Another weird vn I bought recently is Of the Red, The Light and The Ayakashi Tzuzuri, which is a mouthful of a name - but is an interesting mystery/horror vn. 💕
Oh the Spirit Hunter games are on my wishlist! I rally want to expand on my horror VNs! And thanks for the other recs :)
@@orbalology I hope you enjoy them if you try them! 💕
omg ! what a collection !
Greetings from Brazil ! Cool collection !
Wonderful collection!!! You should keep the Switch version of Fenyx Rising. The cool thing about that game is you can play on the PS5, save your game and upload it to your Ubisoft acct, and pick it up on the Switch. So I've played on PS, had to go somewhere for an appointment, and continued playing on my Switch while I wait😊 If more games were like this, I'd have a TON more double games for PS5 and Switch, and my budget would hate me 🤣
The cross save feature is pretty cool with that title!
OMG, the Atelier Altar looks so cute!
I really love how that section of my shelves has turned out - all the nendos & Ryza scale figure are so cute :)
Awesome looking collection, I just subscribed to your channel.
I love the Atelier shelf. 🥰
Thank you! I'm really pleased with how it's been shaping up myself - all the Nendos & the Ryza figure are so cute :)
Very nice collection 😊
Great video as always, I like videos an hour long sometimes.
Glad to hear you enjoyed this!
Spyro for ps4 complete on disc is already in the wild for a few years, but you will have a really hard time to recognize it. They did not bother to change the artwork, so the only way to identify it is to check that tiny release year printed on the disc (or if somebody has it with promo flyers, check what flyer was in the case).
As for for Mario all stars collection - if you were ok with with Odyssey, then I would still recommend that collection. Sunshine was really fun and even first Galaxy game was nice. Just too bad they did not release the second one like that.
Ghostrick is a Point and click adventure. It is a DS port and it shows a lot during the play (the limitations are there).
I would recommend Death Mark as well, but on PS4 is the best version of it, because the DLC is included.
I think the value of physical games will skyrocket if Nintendo ever goes all digital in the future. Also, I like your Zelda shelf, looking forward to seeing more added 😊😊😊
It's possible! Though can be difficult to predict how exactly the market for these things can go.
I admire your courage to get in front of a camera and talk about your collection. It's very inspiring and I've been thinking more and more about doing the same. You have an awesome collection!
Great Collection, I love the Hollow Knight physical as it had some nice goodies included. I was surprised that I already had a few of the indies you mentioned (in my backlog 😭) like Ara Fell and Crosscode but I got them digitally cause I never knew they got physicals.. till now! If I may recommend another indie (I'm just guesstimating if this will fit into your tastes but couldn't hurt to suggest) its called Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Its like Jet Set Radio from the dreamcast/XBOX but better. I adore it to bits, nice story, great music and visuals/customization, and the Physical also includes stickers of some graffiti used in game which is pretty neat.
Oh I've been hearing good things about that one! Never tried Jet Set Radio but Bomb Rush Cyberfunk looks like a great title for me to try something new :)
So happy to see this video!! I really enjoy seeing your curation, ur taste is very relatable so this is helpful for me to choose new games to add to my collection! Some of my favorite vids you put out were the ones where curated of selection of games to prioritize for 3DS/Switch, I feel has this same vibe since it's just your personal collection. I'm sure some (if not many lol) of the ones shown here will eventually end up in my collection :3
Tiny Barbarian Dx from Nicalis is one of my favorite indie platformers. It comes with a cool bag and Keychain. I believe it's cheap as well
The goodies that are packed in with Nicalis titles are certainly very cool!
We ❤ you Emily. Keep it coming! 🎉
Final Fantasy 6 is my all time favorite Final Fantasy game. FF10 is my second favorite FF game. Would love to see what your thoughts are on those games.
As for Chrono Trigger, my all time favorite video game!!! I would be more than delighted to get your take on it along with Chrono Cross. I'm only in the first 20 minutes of the video but I just had to comment on it. Love your entire collection Orbalology! Keep up the good work!
Ah so many amazing games (so little time 🥲)! I played a bit of Chrono Trigger on an emulator nearly 15 years ago but got stuck on the part where you have to chase some sort of rat (I was playing on a laptop at the time and couldn't for the life of me get past that part lol). So hoping now that I have the DS version I can finally complete it haha.
Impressive collection so far, Recently got trails of cold steel 3 and will try and focus on trails to azure when i can keep it up
Thanks! The Crossbell games can be a little tricky to find right now on the Switch but I have a feeling there'll be another round of reprints from VGP due to demand.
@@orbalologyYeah the fact someone from the flea market told me the same thing it's very pricey nowadays. This dude offered to trade trails to azure for 2 of my 3DS games: Stella Glow and Record breaker 2 and i was speechless from it i didn't take the offer yet instead i would rather try and get it myself when i can.
Oh actually it's still available on VGP for around MSRP videogamesplus.ca/products/the-legend-of-heroes-trails-to-azure-deluxe-edition-ps4-1?_pos=2&_sid=3b55abd85&_ss=r
I understand the Mario games because there are so many of them. The one game I do want once I get a Switch is the Mario RPG Legend of the Seven Stars. It was originally SNES and one of the more difficult ones for the time. They added in a couple of new battling features to the Switch version though which I suspect trying to make it an easier game to play and beat.
I have around 150 games and 50 figures the thing i am dreading is haveing to take them all down soon because i am moving soon. It will be nice when they are all set up again. Great video love the collection
Oh man, I really dread the thought of moving now that my figure collection has greatly expanded over the past year 😅
Great collection! Lots of awesome games in there! 100% you have to get to Ni No Kuni!!!
I really need to!!
Great video! One thing I'd like you to add is a little gameplay video in the corner, but I understand this is a lot of additional work - so nevermind ^_^
I usually like to include gameplay footage when talking about various games but honestly was feeling a bit overwhelmed with the length of the video and didn't want to chance editing errors with inserting additional clips for the 200+ games.
I have played Hollow Knight, and man, it gives you more than you can imagine. This game has the "je ne sais quoi" about it when you play it long enough. It treats you fairly and has the same vibe like "Celeste" and teach you to be a "better" gamer each time you fail. Highly recommended game. :D
Your xenoblade figure collection is godly and Atelier how cute.. I'm surprised you don't have Harvestella