BEST New Nintendo Switch Games | Any WORTH it!? (January Week 1 2025)

[@SwitchUpYt]

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[@mariovj1764]

Here we go 2025🎉

[@DB-vi7jb]

I'm happy to announce that I actually finished a backlog game, the start to my New Year resolutions. It was potion permit.

[@SiobhanR28]

That game is great fun 😊

[@ahmedfalahy9337]

Sun Haven would be a nice fantasy farming game...if not for the slow loading times and frequent crashes This issue is more apparent on the switch port. Devs are working on patches but I suggest keeping the game on wishlist until further updates

[@melaniapina6368]

@@ahmedfalahy9337 thank for the useful info!

[@SiobhanR28]

Hope it gets patched soon then. Looks absolutely gorgeous 😍

[@ahmedfalahy9337]

@SiobhanR28 Sun Haven is definitely fun and gorgeous but I gave up with the game crashing every so often. And it doesn't help that saving the game only happens after sleeping. If there was a quicksave button, the problem would be solved.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah I will review that one mate - needs to be done. Mark

[@jerdie]

Yeah, i bought it not knowing of the crashes so I'm kinda bummed, but I hear the devs have the patch ready to go, it's just being held up by Nintendo. So hopefully in the next week or so it should be playable.

[@jamesgoodwin3444]

My gaming goal for this year is to complete 3 games from my backlog. More challenging than it sounds because they're mostly 50-100 hour games and I only have 1-2 evenings a week to play them. Current candidates are Romancing Saga 2, Pokemon Legends Arceus, Unicorn Overlord, and SMT5V.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ok well I am nominating Unicorn Overlord mate - it get’s SO GOOOOOOOD by the end. Mark

[@jamesgoodwin3444]

@@SwitchUpYt I'll definitely make sure it's one of the three. I'm 50 hours into Fire Emblem Engage at the moment, so probably want a stop-gap between TRPGs.

[@abratorr6723]

Arceus was a solid game! I need to get back into Unicorn Overlord. That was fun, but can be pretty long if you want to do a lot of the extra stuff

[@jamesgoodwin3444]

@@abratorr6723 I'm thinking Arceus might be the one I play next. Been a long time since I played a Pokémon game!

[@emm3549]

@@jamesgoodwin3444 Just finished it ( legends arceus) last night after waiting years, hyped af, was left disappointed slightly, I was more impressed by sword and shield tbh but each to there own 👍

[@theacousticles618]

Glad to hear your voice is back to normal. You also sound a bit chirpier as well. I wasn't expecting this list to affect my backlog, but give it a couple of weeks for things to pick up again 😂

[@Mr.Vetkoek]

Btw I'm happy to hear Glens voice being back to normal haha

[@mildhoof]

I quite liked the grizzly bear voice to be fair 😂

[@mildhoof]

I quite liked the grizzly bear voice to be fair 😂

[@Vulcanfaux]

Oh good, no longer sick, glad to hear it. May y'all have good health for the rest of this year.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thank you mate

[@Caffrey90]

*Huzzah!* Glen's alive! 🎉🎉

[@mikeuk666]

😂 🫂

[@SwitchUpYt]

He lives! Mark

[@hayleigh3511]

2:24 Sun Haven! Looking forward to this one

[@wronggeometry]

Definitely watch some switch performance reviews, it was looking very dodgy at launch

[@MattDaddyFatStacks]

i can’t play it anymore. it crashes whenever i leave my farm/try to save

[@lucyinthesky9479]

@@wronggeometry Yep, I've heard the same which has put me off sadly!

[@mikeuk666]

Happy 2025 SwitchUp family 🕹 🫂

[@SwitchUpYt]

Happy New Year mate! Mark

[@springer1786]

Good to hear you sounding much healthier today Glen, the new year has truly started now with our first SwitchUp video of 2025!

[@eleonoreconstant]

Helloooooo!! First video of the year! So happy you’re back 😊 have a great weekend!

[@ThroneRoomGaming]

Good to see you back at it and sounding like you're feeling better. As always, thanks for growing my backlog. Ys and Star Trek are likely to land there.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thanks mate!

[@AThirstyPhilosopher]

Ys Memoire is going on my list for sure! I loved Ys Origin, and this looks similar. Thanks for the video!

[@BillScott-rc9bu]

Happy new year to all at SwitchUp, good to hear Glen's voice is back to normal.

[@hindsightdocumentary8351]

I don't normally like life sims...but Sun Haven has some gorgeous pixel art

[@mewichigo3410]

It's a great game on pc, but I hear the switch version is broken atm sadly.

[@hindsightdocumentary8351]

@mewichigo3410 Noted! I'll throw it on the Steam wishlist then!

[@oviekpolugbo4227]

Oath in Felghana's pretty great. It's a good place to start if you're interested in the series.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Oh nice one I will have to check that out - Mark

[@CinvictusB]

my new years resolution was to finish my backlog before buying new games because reviewed just how much I picked up in the last year and a half, I can still enjoy these videos altruistically!

[@Rinnk]

Happy new year 🎉 you sound much better now Glen 😅

[@SwitchUpYt]

Happy new year!❤

[@ppbunt]

Yes you’re back! I was beginning to develop withdrawal symptoms 😅

[@SwitchUpYt]

Glad to be back mate ❤❤

[@paulgabor7816]

I watched this video while putting together the 25th Star Wars Lego Anniversary of the Mos Espa Podrace that I got for Christmas. Your "build" the channel pun made me grin, I'm now subscribed to GB Bricks.

[@MrJimithee]

Happy new year dudes! Good to have you back

[@SwitchUpYt]

Happy new year! ❤

[@WelshDag]

Just got a NitroDeck+ for my Switch and loving it!

[@kevinphelps5807]

May have to grab Ys for the backlog!

[@fangorn875]

Happy New Year to Mark, Glen and SwitchUp Family 🎉

[@SwitchUpYt]

Happy New Year!

[@FletchMo7]

Can’t see switch games going anywhere me, even when the “switch 2” is released. It’s nice to see! Hope you had a good Xmas and new year lads

[@Mr.Vetkoek]

Boti, sun haven and gunlocked went directly to my wishlist!

[@pikachubread]

Nice to see more co-op games! Sun Haven looks fun too, but I heard the Switch version has issue currently

[@alastair9870]

Sun Haven looks majestic. Like Sea of stars only a farm sim.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Looks really nice m

[@mewichigo3410]

It's an awesome game! ...on pc. The switch version is terrible right now :(

[@rilstrup83]

Amazing game.. but wait for it to be patched up so it is payable on the switch

[@ARocketsPocket]

Don’t buy it on switch. It is extremely buggy and broken, according to reviews of the switch version.

[@Ser-Smiley]

Ooh! Gunlocked looks interesting. But, twin stick shooter without the twinstick? How does that work?. 😅

[@rawr02009]

You just move the ship and it autofires

[@_N3VAEH_]

I made a rule/deal for myself that if I watch any other videos from you guys (other than sales) that the most i can do is add the games to my wish list for future big sale. I'm not grabbing anything anymore. Nuh uh. I have too much to play/complete. Sun Haven was out before in some regions. Not my place. But I've heard mixed reviews from people. Ys Memoire looks somehow so nostalgic and just very appealing to me. But I'm waiting for Trails in the Sky later this year. And Fantasy life.

[@jesssealey6552]

You provably won't see this but i was just wondering if you or anyone of the SwitchUp family could tell me how Jurassic World Evolution performs in handheld now after many patches and years since release? Its on a massive sale for only a few more days but I can't afford to have buyers regret on a digital game as I can't trade nor return it. Any information on its performance and visuals (reportedly blurry upon release) would be greatly appreciated. Cheers SwitchUp and all.

[@SwitchUpYt]

It’s ok a little blurry and during the first person segments it’s sub 30 but generally ok for a strategy. Way better than at launch. Mark

[@jesssealey6552]

​@@SwitchUpYtTHANK YOU MARK!! its $8.49 AUD for 3 more days, which I know is chump change for some but for me its no small amount with current budgeting restraints and I simply can't afford to make game purchase mistakes. Thanks again Mark, hope you and yours are well and recovering after the holiday fun and sickness. Looking forward to the next All Patched Up fyi 🎉

[@nyxrodriguez1113]

Happy New Year to Mark and Glen and everyone

[@mrpmp5384]

Happy New Year! It’s going to be an exciting year. I just started Turtles: Splintered Fate. It’s addicting.

[@AceSox07]

Happy New year!! Sun Haven looks to have a nice art style

[@Bajso84]

Oh that Blacktron lego set brings me back :)

[@TheKdeaner21]

It seems like Glen is feeling better! Happy gaming!

[@jerrogs]

Thanks for always growing our back log... You guys and Switch Corner lol

[@djoneill5645]

Love the art style of YS Memoire. Kind of like Sea of Stars

[@TXFDA]

Just a heads up, Sun Haven's not the best port. From my short time playin, I got a few crashes, and a possible (but not always) fix, is to disable shadows. Can't promise it won't still crash though. If you can get around that, it's fun.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ah worth noting thank you mate that’s a shame.

[@abetterjulie]

I have over 200 hours in Sun Haven on my Deck. It's an excellent experience, and I hope they can get the port optimized for Switch. Putting Universe for Sale on my wishlist!

[@Pokenoontje]

Thanks to this channel i started playing a lot of indies and genres that i thought weren't for me. Thank you for broadening our horizons

[@usafdragon214]

Happy new year. (New year’s resolution) add to back log of games lol

[@SwitchUpYt]

Very wise

[@jonathanward1491]

Currently waltzing through Arise: a simple story. Got it at bargain basement price so i have little expectations and this makes the game more fun because it doesn't need to justify the price. Reminds me of buying games on the spectrum- happy days

[@Norcoo]

I pre-ordered Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana, both the digital and physical version. I think that explains how hyped I am for that game xD

[@cruzifried2296]

One thing about Sun Haven currently is that it’s basically unplayable on the switch :( there’s a patch waiting to be approved but who knows if that’ll work. The sub Reddit is pretty active about it

[@brettpardue8786]

Don't forget about Tails of Iron 2 coming out on the 26th! Super hyped for that game! Not sure if this coming to Switch also but I pre-ordered it on my PS5. I know the first game was on switch.

[@melaniapina6368]

Happy new year 🥳 And thank you for reminding me about My time at Sandrock online 😊

[@SwitchUpYt]

Happy new year mate!

[@timothyyambing6160]

Happy new year everyone! Have a blast with the upcoming sales, and a blast gaming. Cheers!

[@Winter-Dragon]

Ys Oath in Felghana has one of the best soundtracks. Worth picking up on that alone.

[@arobbie30]

Happy New Year! Sun Haven is on my wish list but waiting for the bugs to get worked out. Universe for Sale goes on the wish list too, solely because my nickname is Lilah, have to do it!

[@kriddikulous]

Happy new year guys, looking forward to what 2025 brings for you!

[@atransstar]

I really hope Ys oath in Felghana fixed some of the issues that previous versions had. Like the wind power flight mechanic. Which is used to cross large spaces and never worked right in the original. The controls were super buggy and and almost never actually got you where you were trying to go

[@nikosmoutzoglou1291]

Happy New Year SwitchUp fam! Just a future reminder - I hope to have a review for Ravenswatch (23/1 release)…Thank you in advance…

[@jesssealey6552]

Are there any really good Hearthstone equivalents on Switch, no roguelike elements though, so not Slay the Spire or similar?

[@Mgalens]

oath in felghana is a fantastic Ys game and im definitely fine with repurchasing it for switch, am hoping the recently announced port of the Ys IV remake makes it west too since im always happy for more falcom on switch.

[@75and1]

Happy new year community! Thank you for the great content and precious tips

[@DisguisedSheep12]

Happy new year! First time I've heard about the my time at sandrock online. Very interesting

[@gilpauloabracia]

Happy New Year Switch Up fam! Been silent watcher of your vids lately since ive been very busy. That Sun Haven looks amazing with rune factory star dew valley vibes and would be perfect as a new cozy games! 2025 will still be an insane year for the Switch! Suikoden remasters and Xenoblade Chronicles X are my most anticipated games! I can soon finally own a physical copy for Suikoden remaster. Played these on the PS1 way back highschool and one of the reasons i fell in love with the jrpg genre, particularly 2. Good ol' days! Can't wait to see more videos from you guys this 2025!❤

[@AceSpec]

I just picked up Unicorn Overlord, and Turtles Splintered Fate. I think I’m going to be busy for a while. I’m at the last boss of Dragon Quest 3 though so that’s a plus.

[@detuner33]

Glen sounds like he’s had some senzu beans!!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hahah back in action!

[@brandonjeffries2150]

I'm still playing BOTW -no judgemebts - but trying 1 game a week on my backlog. The competitive gamer in my hates it, but it's the only way as a working professional to keep up with it all. Your suggestions help a lot!

[@MFBBSubEsp]

I subscribbed to your Lego channel too, its an awesome model you review there

[@paigegguy]

Boti is a game that's been sitting on my steam wishlist for ages so I'm glad it's coming to a platform I actually play on. No idea it had co op though!

[@joshuatheargonaut4412]

Happy new year. Honestly Boti and Gunlocked look like the winners here. My time is good but I’ve only played it on ps5. I heard it has some performance issues on switch.

[@juniperwool]

Happy New Year..,I was wondering about the new Leif game. It looks interesting...I was just curious how long of a game it was. Also, I missed Sun Haven somehow! Thanks for the reviews!

[@Aniki_66]

You need to own the no online version of Sandrock to use the online version.

[@GingerJester]

Yeah, I just searched the comments to see if anybody said this. The eShop does clarify that you need to own the original to play this one.

[@Sparkypark]

Don’t think anything is here to add to my backlog thank goodness. Happy new year lads.

[@mangentong7410]

I wish they remaster YS Seven or new itadaki game for switch

[@SwitchUpYt]

I was playing that yesterday - great game - Mark

[@BasitoDespacito]

Happy to hear that you both sound healthy again!

[@alejandroojedacasado9251]

We have been so spoiled lately I lost count how many times I looked at the channel to see if there was a new video 😅 Happy 2025 guys!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ah good stuff mate

[@elijahmauer8853]

Happy new year guys. My partner has played Sunhaven and was hoping that it would be on the switch, great to see that it’s got a port. btw, I’ve been watching all of your reviews on cyberpunk games, and after playing the demo of Anno Mutationem i bought it. So glad you put so much love into indie games

[@SwitchUpYt]

ANNO is such a gem! Mark

[@mewichigo3410]

Sun Haven is broken on the switch right now so I wouldn't recommend it until they fix it.

[@elijahmauer8853]

@ Thanks, that’ll save us some money

[@paulhovey5094]

Ys series looks very interesting to me. I just have a bunch of games that I need to play through already! Thanks for the great info, guys!

[@MovieGroove]

I'm looking forward to Tomb raider remastered 4-6 releasing in February 😁

[@leemorse7851]

Happy New Year everyone. Thanks for the video. YS might be interesting. My backlog took a pounding thanks to Santa 😂

[@bes03c]

Gun and Draguns is a lot of fun. The upgrades are well balancrd and the gameplay loop is addictive. The graphics are a little janky and the framerate can chig at times, but it is still a worthwhile playthrough.

[@dharmainthenorth]

Ys Memoire looks good - looks like another Ys game I have on the backlog, actually. Can't remember the name of it but very similar arcadey vibe for sure.

[@silla42]

I'm a bit late, but Happy New Year! 🎉 I've been looking forward to My Time at Sandrock, and Ys Memoire is also looking good!

[@adamkallin5160]

Strange that games like Sun Haven come to Switch so much later than PC. You’d think the Switch audience would be a high priority.

[@jesssealey6552]

Whats everyone hoping for in 2025? I'm hoping for more Ports, a Switch 2 that can handle ports of PS4 games and inspire EA to release a mainline The Sims game on it. However if we get new IP, I'd like to see more realistic racing sims like Forza Motorsport and Horizon and RTS games like Age of Empires and Command and Conquer: Tiberian Sun. I know these are lofty, pipe dreams but its the only way I can see me investing in a Switch 2 over a Asus ROG Ally X or similar. Cheers SwitchUp 😊!

[@carlosperen4238]

A superb theory. I really enjoy the hero of time as a Zelda character because of the tragedy interwoven into his experiences, even without the extra details of your theorising! It's why I had always hoped Zelda's transformation into a dragon in TOTK had stuck, and then maybe in a different game the light dragon had shown up, and it could have stung so so good. 😁When Zelda does tragedy, it is most delicious. ❤

[@Nedwig747]

Hope you two got some decent r&r time after an epic 12 days of switchupmass! Sun Haven seems cool! Hope it actually is as fun as the trailer looks

[@MidnightAura86]

Welcome back Glen! Love the video but I strongly suggest people hold off on Sun Haven. The Switch Port is not stable and really shouldn’t be on the store in the state it’s in.

[@paulblyth9793]

Happy New Year guys!

[@dzionisas]

Jeeez, these guys are making my backlog longer with every video 😂🎉🎉

[@Creation33]

Hard to believe we might FINALLY be talking switch 2 for the 12 days 2025!

[@FantasticMaxPlastic]

Gotta get Ys, I've been a fan for so long. Also... Sun Haven has been calling out to me lol

[@mewichigo3410]

I've heard everyone say that Sun Haven is currently broken on switch so stay away until it gets fixed. The devs claim a patch has been sent to Nintendo but they've been saying that for a while now so I'm skeptical. The game is really great on pc and I've waited for the switch version for a long time but I won't be giving them any money for it until they prove they can make it run. I'm pretty tired of devs pushing out broken switch ports.

[@Mr.Vetkoek]

Yaaaay a new SwitchUp Video 🥰 Let's find out!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hey brother, make sure you don’t miss the sales video tomorrow 😜

[@Mr.Vetkoek]

@SwitchUpYt I never miss that haha

[@SwitchUpYt]

@ excellent you won’t want to

[@UndeadEggmiester]

Ill probably get thst star track gsme because ots been getting great reviews and its pretty cheap

[@SwitchUpYt]

Has it been getting great reviews!? I heard it was crap! Mark

[@UndeadEggmiester]

@SwitchUpYt I thought switch corner gave it a positive review, and I saw two other channels give it positive reviews. Sure, it was originally an apple arcade game gotcha game, but apparently, they made it easy to get currency to summon characters, improved the drop rate, and it's a good turn based rpg.

[@kds5065]

Is the audio really quiet or is my hearing finally starting to go?

[@kds5065]

Alternatively, these speakers I use are almost 20 years old...

[@kamehamegamer]

My time at sandrock looks good i was worried about performance, illhave a look at your review for the original release and might pick it up

[@russdrew5752]

Happy New Year all Hope you had a well deserved break!

[@chrisk5076]

Happy New Year Switch Up Team!

[@sabrilearningprocess5919]

Last time i play Ys Felgana is on PSP.. lovely gametime

[@ajimmick]

I do love my star trek, so I may check that out. But think YS might be something to look into but I'm happy with brothership and waiting for donkey kong 😁 happy new year and welcome back! 😁

[@ryanhollender3295]

Would love for you guys to do a review of Sun Haven. Got it for Christmas and found it unplayable. Game crashed every 20-30mins losing most if not all progress.

[@KageMaku1]

Sun haven sure looks tempting, had not heard of that one. As always you guys are dangerous :-p and thank you, who doesn't want more games after all. Heh.

[@grahamwalker2168]

Gun locked= vampire survivors in spaaaaaaace

[@alvstar84]

Happy New Year everyone!