While we're planning to get some more hands-on time with the Nintendo Switch at PAX South, there was one game being demoed on the Switch as well as other platforms: Has-Been Heroes, a lane-based roguelike action game. The concept of this roguelike-style game is that you control a cadre of washed-up heroes helping a couple of princesses get to school. Unfortunately, the route to school is full of evil ne'er-do-wells. Combat works where ypur heroes' attacks charge up over time, and you can send them forward in the lane to hit enemies. Now, where things get interesting is that you can swap heroes between lanes during the moments when heroes are attacking, and even gang up on enemies that way. You also have abilities that recharge over time that can be used for buffs or attacks. The game is real-time, but you can pause action at any point as well, and action automatically freezes after attacks. There's a Binding of Isaac [$14.99] element to the game's structure, where the game is a roguelike and you have a goal to reach, but the bosses and progression changes after victories. So, do expect some new surprises on your adventures.
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There's two things that are interested about Has-Been Heroes. For one, this game seems to be screaming for at least an iPad/tablet release. In particular, the interface feels like it would be rather fun to play with on touch. And also, playing on the Switch is confusing because Nintendo has their odd bu...