Warframe

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 117 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 117
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 117
  3. Negative: 9 out of 117

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  1. John3161
    Apr 6, 2022
    0
    Grindy and repetitive Endgame progression of builds is tied to premium currency, and players are strong armed into paying or sitting in a chat room for hours.
  2. Ripper36
    Jan 14, 2022
    9
    I am really having fun with this game. Its nice to see it run so well on the Switch. Looks nice and plays smooth. Panic Button did a great job like always on this port. Hard to belive its free. I have put in alot of hrs and i cant express how empressed i am with Warframe.
  3. Icepacman
    Nov 2, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hate it and don't play the switch is dumb
    dumb game to play on switch....    … Expand
  4. twinrcs
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    This game is so beautiful on switch its run in 25-28 FPS and its really good the gameplay is so good I must say this is must have its worth buying microSDXC becouse Warframe on switch MUST HAVE!
    Its for me 9/10 becouse 25-28 FPS
  5. PBandJ
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Despite the sub-30FPS on the switch, Warframe is the single best Free to Play game you can download right now on the switch. It truly embodies what a F2P game can be. An ever-expanding universe and story getting annual free updates with new content keeps me coming back. Even though there are microtransactions, the premium currency, "Platinum", can be obtained 100% for free by playing theDespite the sub-30FPS on the switch, Warframe is the single best Free to Play game you can download right now on the switch. It truly embodies what a F2P game can be. An ever-expanding universe and story getting annual free updates with new content keeps me coming back. Even though there are microtransactions, the premium currency, "Platinum", can be obtained 100% for free by playing the game long enough and trading with other players. Not once after 2 years (plus 4 years on PC) have I dropped a PENNY on Warframe to progress in the game or unlock a level. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING can be obtained through enough playtime!… Expand
  6. jackspedicey05
    Nov 24, 2020
    6
    For some reason, games on consoles have been getting the mobile problem, where everything is cryptic, it’s always a question on what the hell is happening, there are always menus within menus, and it’s never obvious what you’re supposed to do
  7. nusco
    Nov 24, 2020
    6
    As I played Warframe, I couldn't stop thinking of Dauntless–another FTP game mostly based on cooperative battles and collecting loot. At first sight, the two games couldn't be more different: where Dauntless is ugly and filled with stale fantasy cliches, Warframe has some of the best graphics available on the Switch, and its sci-fi world is original and rich in interesting lore. On theAs I played Warframe, I couldn't stop thinking of Dauntless–another FTP game mostly based on cooperative battles and collecting loot. At first sight, the two games couldn't be more different: where Dauntless is ugly and filled with stale fantasy cliches, Warframe has some of the best graphics available on the Switch, and its sci-fi world is original and rich in interesting lore. On the other hand, a few hours into Warframe, I realized how similar the two games are. Both provide a deluge of mechanics and subsystems, but they're ultimately centered on a shallow game loop and insubstantial combat mechanics. As a result, both games soon devolve into a repetitive grind.

    Pros:
    - The smooth graphics will make you forget that you're playing a portable system.
    - The game world is way more original than the typical sci-fi game.
    - Not as greedy as some other FTPs: the market is expensive, but you can play without it.

    Cons:
    - The combat is exciting at first, but grows stale very soon.
    - The melee action is shaky and shallow, but (at least in the beginning) way more efficient than the more interesting firearms combat.
    - It has a huge amount of content, but it takes only a few hours for the procedurally generated missions to look all the same.    … Expand
  8. Gonzaked
    Oct 9, 2020
    0
    When it comes to take your money, the developers are the best...

    But when it comes to game support, it's an absolute joke... Not only they aren't doing anything to fix problems (a 5 minute issues need at least 3 months to get resolved), they are making things worst and are attacking players. In-game cosmetics cost is such a shame : for the cost of every armor in the game, you    When it comes to take your money, the developers are the best...

    But when it comes to game support, it's an absolute joke...

    Not only they aren't doing anything to fix problems (a 5 minute issues need at least 3 months to get resolved), they are making things worst and are attacking players.

    In-game cosmetics cost is such a shame : for the cost of every armor in the game, you would have a space marine cosplay armor from anyone on Esty !

    Gameplay was good, but repetitive,
    Story was original.    … Expand
  9. Red_Meridian
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    BY FAR the best FTP on the Switch platform, Warframe and DE continue to prove themselves with each update. This game has the best movement system of any game and deep customization not only of playstyles but of looks. Fashion Frame is endgame, lol. Well worth your time. I have 820 In-Mission Hours and counting. It is easy to play this game forever... and you'll not have to spend a dime.
  10. EdwardG
    Jul 23, 2020
    5
    Warframe is free to play so if you're on the fence about whether or not you'd like it, there's no harm done in giving it a shot - this Switch version is a high quality port.

    That said, I did not enjoy this game beyond the initial excitement over the fluid movement system. It's an exceptionally grindy game, with decent combat that unfortunately quickly gets boring as you fight the same    Warframe is free to play so if you're on the fence about whether or not you'd like it, there's no harm done in giving it a shot - this Switch version is a high quality port.

    That said, I did not enjoy this game beyond the initial excitement over the fluid movement system. It's an exceptionally grindy game, with decent combat that unfortunately quickly gets boring as you fight the same enemies over and over with little story to explain why. There's so many game mechanics and systems here that it's overwhelming for new players, and the game does a poor job of explaining a lot of these. You may need to frequently Google what things mean, what certain resources are for, how the different currencies are used, and more.

    The levels have procedurally generated layouts so they tend to be pretty boring and repetitive, and though there are quests that tell a story, after 35 hours I still didn't really know who I was, what I was doing or why I was killing everyone. There may have been some good story content and more engaging gameplay to come but I couldn't be bothered slogging through any more of the game that I was finding too boring and easy.

    Still, if the idea of being a space ninja appeals to you, and you don't mind devoting a lot of time to grinding and learning this game's systems, you might find some fun here.    … Expand
  11. BloodyRandy
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    This game is almost shocking at how great it is on a potentially mobile console. To release a game type like railjack has never been seen like this before. With competitor looter shooters making excuses, Warframe hires a team to port updates that you get less than a month after PC gets it. Every few months it's a nonstop jaw dropping feet and it's not a surprise to see everyone goingThis game is almost shocking at how great it is on a potentially mobile console. To release a game type like railjack has never been seen like this before. With competitor looter shooters making excuses, Warframe hires a team to port updates that you get less than a month after PC gets it. Every few months it's a nonstop jaw dropping feet and it's not a surprise to see everyone going nuts on the Switch version. Bravo DE!… Expand
  12. Kakadu
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    Makes a lot of fun. Great gameplay, good graphics and framerate. I cannot complain. For a free to play game it´s amazing.
  13. LordOMO
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    As a free to play game Warframe is fantastic. The Switch conversion is also very solid even if performance isn't always up to par with frame rate drops below 30fps.
    The biggest strength of the game is its movement and combat system (look up gameplay on Youtube, it's insane!) and the massive amount of content it provides. The game is absolutely huge with thousands of hours worth of content    As a free to play game Warframe is fantastic. The Switch conversion is also very solid even if performance isn't always up to par with frame rate drops below 30fps.
    The biggest strength of the game is its movement and combat system (look up gameplay on Youtube, it's insane!) and the massive amount of content it provides. The game is absolutely huge with thousands of hours worth of content available.
    Not all of that content is great mind you (for example PvP is dead and Archwing missions suck) but once you know what parts of the game you like most you can usually avoid the bad stuff for the most part.
    As a free to play game there is obviously a lot of stuff you can buy with real money. I find the monetization to mostly be very fair, you can easily play through the game without spending a single penny. It also thankfully doesn't have lootboxes. However I didn't like that you can quickly run out of space in your inventory and then are encouraged to buy more inventory space with real money. That just felt like ****

    But all in all, Warframe is one of the best (if not THE BEST) looter shooter / looter slasher out there and the Switch port manages to deliver the full Warframe experience for portable play    … Expand
  14. HappyHermyHype
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    The game itself is amazing. The quality mass of content it offers for free is unbelievable. The switch version adds portability and motion controls to the game which makes it irresistible to play anytime, anywhere and in the most precise way on any console. I love it !
  15. 40834
    Oct 18, 2019
    8
    Very good port from other platforms. The game itself is very good, but the game becomes complicated at one point. But in general, I calmly recommend.
  16. Phoenix81106
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    Warframe has progressed from the beginning stages to becoming the wonderful game it is now.I believe now is the best time to start playing this game.As I have played this game and given the time to understand its gameplay I have come to enjoy it even more.If you don’t want to put in the time and research to enjoy this slow game there is no point trying but if you do want to you willWarframe has progressed from the beginning stages to becoming the wonderful game it is now.I believe now is the best time to start playing this game.As I have played this game and given the time to understand its gameplay I have come to enjoy it even more.If you don’t want to put in the time and research to enjoy this slow game there is no point trying but if you do want to you will definitely love this game.The constant uploads of new content and fixes keeps making this game better leaving everybody with thousands of hours of gameplay.Even though it is free this is by far my favourite game.… Expand
  17. Flying_Pigeon
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    good game, with nice content update. gameplay is fast -paced, looter-shooter, graphics are great, and didn't require a NASA computer to run
  18. Masterplanner64
    May 2, 2019
    10
    One of the best MMOs and plays the best on the switch by one of the most dedicated to quality studios ever. No reason to complain 10 is all it should be nothing rightly compares.
  19. tovare
    Feb 14, 2019
    10
    When I first started playing this game I thought I was doing single-player, and suddenly a ship appeared beside me ... and we played the level together it caught me totally by surprise.

    This game provides some really great experiences, some types of challenges are good alone and others you really need other people to do well.
  20. verdammte
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    Looks and runs well, especially in handheld mode. I have no idea where thee "game breaking glitches" are that people in the forum are complaining about. I've been playing on pc and switch since the switch version released and never had an issue.
  21. Loo_oo
    Jan 16, 2019
    8
    Techniquement très beau, Panic Button brille de nouveau pour leur travail sur ce portage.
    Le vrai point noir du jeu reste une interface trop chargé, on s'y perd comme beaucoup de jeux gratuits avec un mode multijoueurs. Et des textes trop **** Mais on lui pardonnera ce manque d'ergonomie par son prix... car Oui il est gratuit aussi sur Switch, ce qui réhausse légèrement sa note. Mais bon,    Techniquement très beau, Panic Button brille de nouveau pour leur travail sur ce portage.
    Le vrai point noir du jeu reste une interface trop chargé, on s'y perd comme beaucoup de jeux gratuits avec un mode multijoueurs. Et des textes trop **** Mais on lui pardonnera ce manque d'ergonomie par son prix... car Oui il est gratuit aussi sur Switch, ce qui réhausse légèrement sa note. Mais bon, nous avons quand même un magnifique FPS avec un mode coop sympa. Un must have si vous avez de la place sur votre carte mémoire.    … Expand
  22. AllySky
    Dec 15, 2018
    4
    Warframe and the 100 bugs, by Nintendo Switch.

    Panic button skipped a lot of corners...
  23. runningblade
    Dec 1, 2018
    9
    I have played upwards of 1k hours so far, and experienced most of what the game has to offer. I can say for certain that while some of the quests outlive their novelty, the core gameplay is absolutely fantastic. The community is overwhelmingly polite and helpful, the devs clearly care about and take care of the game, and though bugs are a regular occurrence they are patched out muchI have played upwards of 1k hours so far, and experienced most of what the game has to offer. I can say for certain that while some of the quests outlive their novelty, the core gameplay is absolutely fantastic. The community is overwhelmingly polite and helpful, the devs clearly care about and take care of the game, and though bugs are a regular occurrence they are patched out much faster than most other games I have ever played.… Expand
  24. AnEarthling
    Nov 29, 2018
    5
    This is a really poor port for the switch. I understand that they wanted to still have the same look as the PC and other console versions, but they can actually run warframe at a steady framerate. The switch's port is very buggy at the moment and hopefully they will improve it but right now it's not fun trying to run around at an average 15-20 fps. On the other hand some good things itThis is a really poor port for the switch. I understand that they wanted to still have the same look as the PC and other console versions, but they can actually run warframe at a steady framerate. The switch's port is very buggy at the moment and hopefully they will improve it but right now it's not fun trying to run around at an average 15-20 fps. On the other hand some good things it they do have complete control settings so you can change almost any button to any action. If you really want to play warframe on the go they sure give it a try but maybe the develeprots will give the switch the support it needs.… Expand
  25. vicente252
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    Fun and looks so pretty good on nintendo switch and it's free, now i can play this on my bed 10/10.
  26. cardscook77
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Very great port of a game. The gameplay is fluid and fast-paced, the action is satisfying and the graphics are great for the switch. The game feels so fluid and working and has excellent motion blur making the game seem like 60fps when playing in 30fps. Great port onto a less-powerful console.
  27. SilkDeatH
    Nov 21, 2018
    6
    The game is fine on Switch. In every aspect of the game Panic Button does an excellent job! Except controls of movement and camera, but maybe it's DE's fault. Two things in overall feels weird.

    1st: Left and right sticks have giant center deadzones, it needs to be redused (be smaller) by 1/2 or even 3/4. This problem leads to clumsy aiming and overall warframe movement when try to    The game is fine on Switch. In every aspect of the game Panic Button does an excellent job! Except controls of movement and camera, but maybe it's DE's fault. Two things in overall feels weird.

    1st: Left and right sticks have giant center deadzones, it needs to be redused (be smaller) by 1/2 or even 3/4. This problem leads to clumsy aiming and overall warframe movement when try to smoothly aim and follow the target, or slowly walk or sneak closely to enemies with such crappy stick setup.

    2nd: Bigger delay (about 1/2 slower than on PC with same 30 fps locked and with connected Xbox 360 controller) when run, walk or sprint and try to slide with pressing and holding L button. It confuses and you frantically trying to figure out, this is something with a game or something with joy-cons. (joy-cons fully working ones, in other games L button works well).

    I hope Digital Extremes and Panic Button can fix this issues and the game will be more enjoyable.    … Expand
  28. Alex-Rainx
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Very good game port. This is how things are done well Panic Button, a game full of menu options of all kinds and class, video (deep of field, bloom, ambient occlusion, blur effect, colours......), controls, interfaces, voice chat.........many companies should learn from Panic Button, how to port a video game to another platform. The optimization is very good to be a little powerfulVery good game port. This is how things are done well Panic Button, a game full of menu options of all kinds and class, video (deep of field, bloom, ambient occlusion, blur effect, colours......), controls, interfaces, voice chat.........many companies should learn from Panic Button, how to port a video game to another platform. The optimization is very good to be a little powerful platform and portable so small.… Expand

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#60 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018

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Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Nintenderos
    Apr 12, 2019
    90
    One of the best SyFy F2P shooters on the market comes to Nintendo Switch thanks to the work of Panic Button. In addition to an immense content, we have a fast-paced story, excellent gameplay and a memorable soundtrack.
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  2. Switch Player
    Feb 4, 2019
    80
    A treat to the eyes, Warframe is a beautiful looking free-to-play game that presents a fast-paced and very fluid third-person shooter gameplay. Despite being a bit grindy, it has a huge amount of content to be enjoyed with friends.
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  3. God is a Geek
    Dec 2, 2018
    90
    Warframe is a fantastic sci-fi shooter with a very consumer-friendly business model and a ton of free content.
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