Highguard, a hyperpop arena shooter and other new indie games worth checking out

The Nintendo Switch version of the game Dispatch was released, but with some notable differences compared to its counterparts on other platforms. The game features censored explicit content by default, which includes black rectangles covering up characters' genitalia and toned-down noises that suggest sexual pleasure.

While the Switch version may have some differences, there are still many games available for the console that feature nudity and explicit content. For example, mainstream games like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 include such content on Nintendo platforms, despite being censored in other regions.

A new game called Highguard has been generating a lot of buzz among gamers. Developed by Wildlight Entertainment, a team comprising former Apex Legends and Titanfall developers, Highguard is a 3v3 raid shooter that blends elements of hero shooters and MOBAs. The game features well-tuned weapons, snappy gunplay, and procedurally generated maps.

However, not all the new games are without controversy. Don't Stop, Girlypop!, an arena shooter with chaotic hyperpop-inspired visuals, received mixed reviews from critics. While it has a unique aesthetic and soundtrack, its fast-paced gameplay can sometimes make it hard to spot enemies and the narrative doesn't quite hang together.

Other notable releases include Cairn, a climbing adventure game that debuted to positive reviews; Steel Century Groove, a rhythm game with Pokรฉmon-style RPG elements; Wanderling, a roguelike platformer with no combat; I Hate This Place, an isometric survival game based on a comic book series; Rebadge, a puzzle platformer from a solo developer; and Box or Void, a puzzle game that takes inspiration from Sokoban and Snake.

Lastly, there are several upcoming games worth mentioning. Darkhaven, a fantasy isometric action RPG from the creators of Diablo and Diablo II, has been revealed with gameplay footage. Good Boy, a creature-collecting Metroidvania that reincarnates pups as space rovers, is also expected to hit Steam later this year.
 
I donโ€™t usually comment but I gotta say, I'm kinda disappointed with the censored version of Dispatch on Switch ๐Ÿค”. I know some games have nudity and explicit content, but it's not like they're hiding it or anything, you know? It feels like they're trying to tone down something that's just part of the game's vibe. And what's up with having black rectangles covering up characters' genitalia, it just looks kinda weird ๐Ÿšซ.

Anyway, on a more positive note, I'm super hyped for Highguard, it sounds like an amazing 3v3 raid shooter ๐Ÿ˜Ž. I've been loving the idea of procedurally generated maps and well-tuned weapons. And I'm also curious to check out Darkhaven, isometric action RPGs are always a blast ๐Ÿค–.

Oh, and has anyone played Don't Stop, Girlypop!? I mean, it sounds like a wild ride with chaotic visuals and hyperpop-inspired soundtrack, but I've been hesitant to jump in. Has the gameplay actually lived up to its hype or is it just one of those games that looks cool on paper ๐ŸŽฎ?
 
so i just heard about dispatch on switch and honestly idk why it's censored lol like whats the point of even having a game if its just gonna hide all the good stuff? but i guess its not super common for games to be that explicit anyway...anyway, i'm more hyped for highguard now, 3v3 raid shooter sounds like so much fun! and yeah, i've seen some mixed reviews on girlypop too, i mean it looks sick visually but gameplay can be kinda clunky at times. anyhoo, whats up with box or void tho? Sokoban-inspired puzzle games are my jam ๐Ÿค”
 
idk why they censored the switch version of dispatch lol it's not like it's hurting anyone. btw have you played highguard yet? i've been playing it nonstop and it's so addictive ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ”ฅ but i heard don't stop girlypop! is kinda hard to play sometimes ๐Ÿ˜‚ i need to check that out. and omg good boy sounds amazing i'm always down for some metroidvania action ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’ซ
 
i think its wild how some games are censored on switch but not others lol! like the witcher 3 is totally fine on nintendo but dispatch has those black rectangles covering up characters lol ๐Ÿคฃ i mean cant we just have the option to play it as intended? and btw highguard sounds AMAZING can you imagine playing a 3v3 raid shooter with procedurally generated maps? ๐Ÿคฉ
 
Ugh ๐Ÿค•, another game comes out and it's all about hiding the good stuff ๐Ÿ˜”. I mean, who even cares if there are no explicit scenes on Switch? It's just a minor difference, right? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ And can we talk about how some games just get passed over as "mainstream" without any explanation? Like, The Witcher 3 is basically an adult fantasy game, and yet it gets censored on Nintendo? Weird, huh? ๐Ÿ™ƒ Also, I've been checking out Don't Stop, Girlypop! and it's... actually kinda confusing ๐Ÿ˜’. I get why critics would hate it, but at the same time, I kinda enjoy its chaotic vibe? Maybe I'm just a weirdo? ๐Ÿคช Anyway, enough about that. New games are coming out left and right, so let's talk about some of the actual good ones! Have you played Cairn or Box or Void yet?
 
idk why nintendo censors games on switch tho... like, we get it, not everyone wants to see nudity or whatever ๐Ÿ˜ but can't they just leave some options open for us adults? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ and what's up with all these new game releases? so many good ones out now, but also a lot of mediocre ones ๐Ÿšฎ guess that's just the nature of gaming though... there's always something for everyone, i guess ๐Ÿค”.
 
ugh i feel u, some games just cant be censored enough lol ๐Ÿ˜‚ think about it though, its not like nintendo never releases anything edgy before... but i guess they gotta adapt now ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ anyway, sounds like theres a bunch of new games coming out thats gonna keep me busy gaming all night ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ’ป
 
I don't think it's fair to call out Nintendo for censuring explicit content in their Switch version of Dispatch just because other platforms like PS4 and PC have more freedom with mature themes... I mean, come on, not everyone wants to see that stuff ๐Ÿ˜Š. At the same time, I get why some gamers want access to those types of games, and maybe Nintendo should reconsider their stance ๐Ÿค”. That being said, it's awesome to see all these new releases coming out for Switch โ€“ Highguard looks super fun, and I'm hyped about Darkhaven! It's not always easy finding a balance between family-friendly content and more mature themes... I think we just have to accept that different people have different tastes when it comes to games ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ.
 
๐Ÿค” so i think its kinda weird that they censored some explicit content in the dispatch game on switch just because of the region restrictions... like if other consoles can handle it then why not? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ and what's up with the lack of transparency about which games are gonna get censored? gamers deserve to know beforehand... trust me, its a bummer ๐Ÿ˜” anyway, some of these new releases sound pretty cool though... Highguard seems like a lot of fun to play, and i love that it has procedurally generated maps! ๐ŸŽฎ
 
omg u gotta check out Highguard ๐Ÿคฏ it's like a combination of hero shooters and MOBAs but with a 3v3 raid twist! the gameplay is so smooth ๐Ÿ”ด๐Ÿ”ต I mean i know some ppl are saying its not as polished as other games on the Switch but honestly i think its a hidden gem ๐Ÿ‘ป gotta try out Don't Stop, Girlypop! too though... it's super colorful and fun ๐ŸŽ‰ but like u said the gameplay can be kinda hard to keep track of sometimes ๐Ÿ˜… anyways cant wait for Darkhaven & Good Boy to come out ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ’ซ
 
idk why nintendo always gotta censor explicit content on their consoles lol ๐Ÿ˜‚ its like they're trying to be all family-friendly or something. but then again theres games like the witcher 3 and cyberpunk 2077 that are literally censored on switch but not on pc ๐Ÿค” anyways, highguard sounds kinda interesting with those procedurally generated maps ๐Ÿ‘€ maybe ill give it a try soon?
 
idk why nintendo keeps censorin games on switch lol it's like they're tryna be all family-friendly or somethin ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. but honestly, can't we just have an option 2 settings or smthn? like if u wanna play w/ nudity or not? i mean, its 2025 fam, we r way past dat ๐Ÿ™„. and another thing, whats up w/ all these new games comin out? there's so much variety but also a lil too much hype for me to jump in on all of 'em ๐Ÿคฏ. i'll def be keepin an eye on Darkhaven tho, diablo fans unite! ๐Ÿ”ฅ
 
omg u guys! so many new games dropped recently ๐Ÿคฏ like highguard 3v3 raid shooter sounds straight fire ๐Ÿ”ฅ i need to get my hands on it ASAP! and steel century groove rhythm game w/ pokemon-style rpg elements? that sounds like a match made in heaven ๐Ÿ’– can't wait for the upcoming darkhaven diablo-esque isometric action rpg ๐Ÿง›โ€โ™‚๏ธ too, gonna be lit ๐Ÿ”ช and have you guys checked out box or void puzzle game? it's got me stumped ๐Ÿค” how do u even beat that thing ๐Ÿ˜…
 
๐Ÿค” The Switch just got a whole lot more interesting with all these new game releases! I mean, who doesn't love a good 3v3 raid shooter like Highguard? ๐ŸŽฎ The fact that it has procedurally generated maps is a total bonus - no two games will ever be the same! And don't even get me started on Steel Century Groove... the Pokรฉmon-style RPG elements are a dream come true for some of us. ๐Ÿ˜† However, I do feel kinda sad for Don't Stop, Girlypop! I mean, it's got that unique aesthetic and soundtrack, but the gameplay can be super frustrating at times. Maybe they'll patch it up soon? ๐Ÿคž On the other hand, Cairn is giving me all the feels - who doesn't love a good climbing adventure game? ๐Ÿ”๏ธ Anyway, there are just so many great games out right now... I'm excited to see what everyone's gonna play! ๐Ÿ˜ƒ
 
๐Ÿค” The Switch got some new games out ๐ŸŽฎ! I'm stoked about Highguard tho ๐Ÿ˜Ž 3v3 raid shooter sounds like a blast !๐Ÿ‘Š They should really focus on balancing gameplay and narrative tho... Don't Stop, Girlypop! sounds kinda meh ๐Ÿถ I mean, chaotic visuals can be cool but the fast-paced gameplay might get old after a while ๐Ÿคฏ Cairn's climbing adventure game looks so peaceful ๐Ÿ˜ด Steel Century Groove as a rhythm game with Pokรฉmon-style RPG elements is a nice change of pace ๐ŸŽต What's up with the lack of combat in Wanderling tho? ๐Ÿค”
 
I think Nintendo's decision to censor explicit content in games like Dispatch on the Switch is kinda weird ๐Ÿค”. I mean, they're not exactly known for their edgy stuff, but at the same time, it's a console that's got a pretty mature audience, you know? Like, The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 are still out there with full-on nudity and whatnot, so why make an exception? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ It just feels like they're trying to tone down the Switch experience for some reason. And honestly, I think it's kinda hypocritical when you consider all the other games that do have explicit content on the platform...
 
man I'm so over all these games having some content censored on the switch lol it's like they're trying to be all safe and stuff but still we got other platforms with more freedom ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ

anyway back to the new releases, Highguard is looking super promising with its 3v3 raid shooter gameplay that blends elements of hero shooters and MOBAs... I mean who doesn't love a good competitive game? ๐Ÿ’ฅ

but on the other hand Don't Stop, Girlypop! sounds like a total mess with its chaotic visuals and fast-paced gameplay ๐Ÿคช... maybe it's just not my cup of tea.

and then there's Cairn which seems to be a super relaxing climbing adventure game that I could totally get behind ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

I'm also hyped about Darkhaven, an isometric action RPG from the creators of Diablo and Diablo II... those guys know how to make some sick games ๐Ÿ”ฅ
 
๐Ÿค” I'm not sure why Nintendo felt the need to censor explicit content in Dispatch on their Switch version. Don't get me wrong, it's still a great game and all, but what does that say about our society? We're living in an age where we have to police what's acceptable, even when it comes to something as simple as video games ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ

And let's be real, this is just another example of how different regions have different standards. I mean, who are we to dictate what's "censored" and what's not? It's like they're saying that our values are the only ones that matter. What about the rest of the world? Shouldn't their values count too? ๐ŸŒŽ

And while it's cool that Wildlight Entertainment is bringing some new talent into the gaming industry, I'm a little skeptical about the business model for Highguard. Is this just another attempt to make a quick buck off gamers' enthusiasm for new releases? We need more games that prioritize gameplay and storytelling over profit margins ๐Ÿ’ธ
 
idk why they censored it in Switch tho, its kinda weird that explicit content is default but not on other platforms ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. like what's the point of having games with nuance if you just gonna water it down for one console? and btw, Highguard sounds lit ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ‘
 
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