Capes Nintendo Switch Review

Capes is an XCOM-like strategy game set in a world of super heroes and villains. It releases on the Nintendo Switch on 29th May. Is it worth getting? Well, let's find out....
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[@ppbunt]

I was absolutely gutted when Midnight Suns was cancelled! But also glad they decided not to release it when they knew the Switch hardware just wasn’t up to it. Unlike some others *cough* Arkham Knight *cough*

[@GrinningWolfGames]

💯

[@lajiarrington9093]

Same still feeling the hurt from midnight suns not coming out but I understand why smh

[@n8doggy733]

Midnight Suns is a weird game, I wish they had just a combat mode/rogue lite mode so you didnt have to engage with any of the dumb story stuff

[@charlieg6913]

Exactly. Would have been a garbage cash grab. Don't worry. It'll be on the new switch. Or, it could be at least. 🙂

[@Kamunchu]

While 100% dumb. I actually enjoyed the dumb story stuff. Totally get why its not for everybody though. @@n8doggy733

[@Mr.Foxhat]

I love non licensed superhero games. Infamous, Prototype, Undefeated, and Crackdown are some of my favorites, but it is nice to see different genres as well.

[@mrpmp5384]

One of my favorite comic book games growing up was Comix Zone. It’s nice to see Comics games that aren’t tied to DC or Marvel. There’s so much that can be done.

[@oreodeplata922]

Oh yes! Was waiting for this! Thank you

[@JRJuggernaut1]

I am so stoked to buy this game, especially as a huge fan of xcom 2! I can get past the slight hardware limitations. Plus, I am just happy the issues are minor compared other switch ports we have seen struggle recently!

[@jesssealey6552]

Intriguing, might add it to my wishlist, ever growing as it is, in preparation for mid year sales, with thanks to SwitchUp for informing me of plenty of Hidden Gems. Cheers SwitchUp! 🎉

[@Apache-Helicopter]

Xcom? Super hero? Say no more fam. Im interested.

[@brandonsclips7741]

Midnight Suns is fantastic in its own right, don't sleep on it. Sad the switch version was canceled but if you've got a way to play it, give it a go.

[@ozzyfanatic666]

I'm just so pissed about the PC namechange, keeps me from enjoying most new Marvel properties right now.

[@brandonsclips7741]

@@ozzyfanatic666 if that's a reason to stop yourself from enjoying a good game, more power to you, I guess

[@cv5953]

@ozzyfanatic666 this is the most incel thing I've read all year. I'll send you a letter in November if it looks like you might make it to semifinals.

[@InnerRise]

​@@ozzyfanatic666what is it called on PC? Reviews I saw didn't really have glowing things to say about the relationship management portion of the game. That's why I lost interest. Combat looked enticing though.

[@ozzyfanatic666]

​@InnerRise The real name is Midnight Sons, but because of Disney Marvel being anti-male they refused to use it. "Suns" is just bullshit. Defending Marvel against the sexism of Disney is something Ill always do, whether that makes me an incel or not.

[@stevbay17]

Very glad you've reviewed this one, it's definitely on my radar since I loved Midnight Suns. Shame about the technical issues, but if it can sort those out it's an absolute buy for me.

[@matyvalien]

Wow super early review code! Already preordered because i loved the team's older games, freedom force and hand of fate are fantastic,hopefully they can patch out the stuff and update it a few times. Really impressed how this game turned out tho, good job devs.

[@derbezacesanchez3779]

Also getting Freedom Force, Freedom Force Reich vibes story, dialog wise.

[@zombiejesus2000]

I really love this style of game so I'll definitely be checking it out. May wait for a potential all patched up video first though.

[@Ser-Smiley]

You had my curiosity when you mentioned Xcom. Now you have my attention. 😆

[@maverickhuntermeta4954]

Super hero XCOM? This looks interesting.

[@williamrivera8686]

Thanks for the review, I'm picking it up on Steam.

[@posterbag]

Looks awesome! As a strategy fan definitely picking this up, seems most of the complaints can be addressed in patches.

[@GeminiSunrise06]

I'm quite interested. I like the super heroes settings for this type of game.

[@chrismeandyou]

Crown & Capes

[@AjanM2501]

I’m interested in this game. Didn’t know what it was but the art style looked great.

[@DonkeyAndy]

Funny how the mechanics, and even from the devs themselves, say hiw Into the Breach was a big inspiration for this game. But everyone keeps saying XCOM.

[@kcant65]

Do you think there is any chance you might review The Land Beneath Us? It's being ignored by almost every site but it's one of the better eshop games of the year IMO. As for this game I'll wait for a sale after some patches I think.

[@TheRobversion1]

This is on my watch list. Will be choosing between this and CARDS RPG as my next game after i finish up 13 sentinels.

[@danebramage04]

Cards rpg has a demo. That game looks very good UNTIL you see how tedious the gameplay is. Takes way too long to attack and pass time. Seemed like a cheap spinoff on mobile that couldn't decide what kinda game it wanted to be.

[@TheRobversion1]

@@danebramage04 yeah played the demo multiple times. Found it very engaging and snappy. I had no issues with the gameplay (i used the speed up setting as well as i was able to speed up card selection). I had more issues with the battlemap graphics and the story.

[@danebramage04]

@TheRobversion1 if I recall, the cards were very similar and kinda boring... and the translation didn't help any

[@tdotran]

Well dang…this is right up my alley.

[@Nedwig747]

I was very excited about this one! Glad it seems like the guts of the game seem really good although I may have to get it on another platform unless we see it on an episode of all patched up!

[@TS-qg1fm]

Whats the sweet background music during the review?

Currently playing Disgaea 5, more my kind of tactics game.

[@fransjoleihitu]

Cool .. also gives me a Gloomhaven online vibe

[@danielthomas5473]

Midnight suns was my most played game last year. What do you do between missions in this game?

[@LocutusOfWarborgOneOfOne]

midnight suns was really good?

[@MrAllansito]

Definitely I will try this game, I’m a fan of SRPG’s and this one looks interesting enough

[@SiobhanR28]

Deffo seems like a good time but that price is too premium imo.

[@ryanventer9221]

Can we just get a FFT port? I don't even care if it's the "War of the Lions" version anymore. I just want FFT on the Switch.

[@unipup3014]

Hard to tell from the review but is this more like Xcom where you can at least make your own strategies to clear battles, or is itmore like Mutant Year Zero where there is a single explicit strategy you need to use to pass a battle?

[@khwaic]

Any Freedom Force fans? Sounds similar (rather than XCOM as a comparison)

[@sarasabotage986]

Not my style of game but looks really fun, maybe I'd grab ittttt. I like comic enough to try lol

[@kevinphelps5807]

sounds cool but still wish we'd gotten Midnight Suns

[@BillScott-rc9bu]

XCOM-like you say. Hmm! My kind of game then, so on to the wishlist it goes for when my backlog decreases a bit.

[@samsilver2552]

Cool!! Hope it gets some patches to get it in a better shape. It seems like a nice in between Midnight Suns/XCOM & Fire Emblem mechanics wise. Does it have a main hub area like the Abbey or just go from mission to mission via menu? I much prefer just a menu screen as the Abbey is such a boring drag on that game & it wasn’t much better in FE: 3 Houses or Engage either.

[@yoshikami7625]

I was hoping that I could create my own hero with custom super powers like the old game City of Heroes.

[@leep027lp]

This looks great, thanks. Idk why nobody cashes in on xmen legends 3

[@IndieGameFan316]

X-Men Legends basically became Ultimate Alliance.

[@LowSettings]

Performance?

[@melaniapina6368]

The story seems intriguing! And the fact that you can turn profanity on or off really amuses me 😊

[@jmz2144]

Freedom Force 2.0

[@stuartsilvagomez6495]

This game is calling me😮

[@samuelc6246]

This definitely goes on the sales and all-patched-up watch list. Looks great, but when I feel the need to play a strategy game, I can replay or play any that I already have and easily get (another) 50+ hour playthrough out of them. Waiting for sales got me several of my favourites at a combined price of less than ten euro. Hard West and Phantom Doctrine at 2 each often, Xcom 2 at 5, and I got 10%off on eshop credit back then and got 50€, so the arguably biggest and best was free.

[@Draxes93]

Switch or ps5? 🤔🤔

[@UndeadEggmiester]

Its unfortunate sbput midnight dons bit after hearing ehat happened and the fact if i remember right the studio was shutdown its no surprise. At least yhis doubds like a decent replacement for it.

[@apprenticeb8r8r93]

What do you mean the studio was shutdown? I checked and firaxis is still on

[@UndeadEggmiester]

@@apprenticeb8r8r93 Its possible my old memory is getting things mixed up... It wouldn't be the first time.

[@Legofromthelowerlands020]

Unfortunately I am done with turn baded fighting 🤦‍♂️

[@erivon2234]

sweet baby inc in here?

[@cv5953]

go play outside

[@sterenn726]

Censure isn't going to help with creativity. I don't like SB either but you're being too extremist. That's ridiculous. Try a démo and make yourself your opinion. Stopping because of two words IS stupid .

[@MrFroggster]

Did you mention how long this game is and if there is replay value? Xcom 2 was great because every playthrough was different.

[@bn5055]

When did we start saying "mechanic" instead of "mechanism"? 🤔

[@markmediastudios3031]

I'd rather Astral Chain instead of ANOTHER strategy superhero game?! Man if Divinity original sin went towards action I'd be on-it. Thanks for the reviews!

[@cv5953]

With such a long drought after Freedom Force, I'll take what I can get

[@MrJimithee]

The "Company" ?! Come on, call it something cool like Skynet... Or Weyland Yutani... or Tegridy Farm...

[@bkillinm]

Damn, this game looks rough! Some of those cut scenes look like they 3DS level fidelity. I like the character models and the art style in general but the way it’s presented is not good.

[@shadowweaver1599]

I actually enjoyed midnight suns the writing was trash but gameplay wise was really good definitely worth playing even if you like me and terrible at these games still worth a play.

[@RealziesCuts]

Damn. Good for the Fans of these 🦍✊

[@AltheSpiderlord]

Think i'll wait for a patch or a sale, though it does look interesting. But.....NONE of them wear... capes?

[@philgodin6493]

Another super hero strategy game, with original characters but no character creation.

[@gameralove6418]

The only problem is the characters look really strange. none of them look beautiful at all. if you think about it, there are so many gorgeous women in real life.

[@denialwrong]

the characters have bad designs let's be honest.

[@leep027lp]

Yeah thats why its lame now

[@ogiebingz9167]

But the graphics.. :((

[@squarestar326]

I dont like turn base...i wish we had more action rpg in 3d. I feel like there s a LOT, A LOOOOT of turn base games, no?.🤷‍♀️

[@user-ot2me4ic3s]

art style looks very woke, pass

[@brandonsclips7741]

Sad way to live your life, brother.

[@feeamerie5011]

A Woke art style? This is what we’re doing now? 🙄🙄🙄

[@squarestar326]

What s a woke art style?? There s no such thing!😅🤷‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisviper]

Too much rainbows

[@brandonsclips7741]

Sad way to live your life brother. Making yourself miserable because something looks 'woke'