Bloomtown: A Different Story Might Be My Top Switch RPG Of 2024! Review

[@MrJimithee]

FINALLY! The RPGSIMLIFEFARMSIMMONSTERCOLLECTORSHENMUEDISCOELLYSIUM mash up the world has been waiting for

[@SiobhanR28]

😂😂😂

[@SwitchUpYt]

😂 😂

[@Ser-Smiley]

😅😂

[@Ghoulia.Roberts]

This triggered my fight or flight response.

[@henrynewton8267]

We read sarcasm but know we are all very sincere in this outlook, I'm in. 😂😂

[@kentaarooo3375]

we need Pokémon remakes that looks like this.

[@SWOTHDRA]

No

[@shykurata5736]

A life sim Pokémon games. I just want to chill in the Pokémon world and not be a pokemon trainer who have to face rivals, thugs, team enemy or fight legendary pokemons who almost cause a world ending event 😂 What if i just want to be a nice florist in a random town with my 5 ninetails and a leafeon? Or a farmer with a level 5 jigglypuff. Or a librarian with a Zubat? 😅

[@100PROcentCw]

@SWOTHDRA I actually think we do too! Personally, I feel like the pokemon games lost a lot of their personality after moving away from spritebased games, and Gamefreak doesnt seem to want to put any kind of effort into the new 3d models.. So for me, remakes in this graphic style would be highly welcome :)

[@SwitchUpYt]

Grave Digger fans are going to REAAAALLLY like this - I think the use of aspects from other titles seems like a homage rather than an outright copy but it does get very close! Let me know what you think! Mark

[@whasian1487]

I hope this eventually gets a physical release

[@AlohaGamester]

Graveyard keeper was a lot of fun with a great OST. I can't wait to play Bloomtown: A different story today!

[@gazaalley3862]

​@@AlohaGamester What did you like about it? I saw it on sale on switch and was considering

[@AlohaGamester]

@gazaalley3862 it's basically Stardew Valley, but playing the role of a grave yard keeper. It's your typical farm sim with similar concepts where you interact and develope relationships with the towns people but there's also a witch trial aspect where a group within the church is going after people they believe are witches and burning them at the stake. Your job is to rebuild the church collect bodies, prepare them for burial, and get points based on the quality of preparation. There is farming in the game, plenty to explore and do, a great soundtrack, a beautiful art style, and a fun story behind it all as well. Plus, there's a cpl DLCs out now as well. I'd say go for it if you enjoyed Stardew Valley. I really enjoyed my time playing it. (I bought the DLC but haven't taken the time to go back and play them simply because it seems I'm always playing catch up on my back log.)

[@gazaalley3862]

@@AlohaGamester you are awesome man tha ks so much for your time and detailed review!! I've been looking out for Bloomtown since day 1 so based on what you said I'll love to try this out thanks again!!!

[@matthewkessing1924]

Personally, the sprinkling of awkward translations in a JRPG hits the nostalgia button just right for the mid-90's JRPGs we all grew up with on SNES. I love it.

[@ellespoonies]

It really is just a certain level of charming that you can only really appreciate if you have that nostalgia, right? It’s like watching a toddler fumble their words because they can’t fully talk yet, it’s strangely endearing.

[@jostafro4967]

I like it too. For me, I feel like I don’t lose anything to ‘localizers’.

[@mathewanderson7528]

I agree

[@supercyc10]

The way you described it (and the overall vibes of the game), I'd sooner compare this to Gravity Falls rather than Stranger Things. But then again, I understand that more people watched that Netflix show than the Disney cartoon.

[@BMRobbins13]

if this game is like gravity falls I'm 100% in

[@louisdellalucca8969]

As long as Bill isn’t here, I’m in! That thing is terrifying!

[@sunderland69]

​@@louisdellalucca8969it's a triangle with an eye

[@madmagic228]

Always preferred skill checks that are guaranteed to pass or fail depending on if you meet the skill level.

[@Papa_Wampa]

another wonderful review. adding this to the wishlist. thanks again fellas!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Cheers mate ❤

[@ppbunt]

I put this on my wish list right after watching the upcoming games video on Saturday. My gut told me it was going to be great, and it didn’t lie!

[@SwitchUpYt]

The gut is a good barometer! Mark

[@ppbunt]

@@mogtrader8 I didn’t buy it yet! I’m just trusting the judgment of the Switchup guys 😊

[@mogtrader8]

@ppbunt Thank you. I'll be on the look out. I like these types of games.

[@TriforceLiz]

I hadn't heard of this game and I'm so glad you guys highlighted it! Once they fix up those percentages & chances (I'm not restarting the game every few minutes- please respect my time, game developers!), this is a definite buy for me!

[@SiobhanR28]

Yup. I NEED to play this. Looks stunning. Reminds me of Eastward 😍😍

[@SwitchUpYt]

You loved Graveyard keeper so this is an absolute MUST for you mate. Mark

[@SiobhanR28]

​@@SwitchUpYtI've already spent too much today 😂😂 Feck it, I need more games 😅😅

[@josephvoelker]

So stoked for this one as well for the same reason

[@lancelot9106]

definitely get the same feeling

[@Stanjara]

Eastward was fantastic!!!!!!!

[@Mr.Vetkoek]

Oh god this is one of the two reviews I really wanted you to do. It's a good thing when you even prais it in the title 🤩

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah I want people to watch this one for sure, it’s a great game. Mark

[@rossrobbins7707]

This will be a day one purchase for me now that you've confirmed it is as awesome as I expected it to be!

[@BunchaNothin]

I didnt know about this game until the previous switchedup video mentioning it. Ive gone from not knowing it exists to it being at the top of my wish list for the year, all within a single day!

[@marcgriffiths24]

Love what you guys do, so many games I would've missed out on if not for your videos, this looks right up my street so thank you for bringing it to my attention

[@justsophia22]

I’ve been so excited for Bloomtown! The demo totally sold me, so glad it’s finally release time!! 💜

[@jordanwalker2804]

I used to work in a L2 Games Design class; I can confirm pixel art is hard as balls, and designers will take what they like and think will fit together. At the end of the day, we will rarely ever see something that is entirely new without a technological wave happening first. So many games have catch mechanisms, or dice rolls (although graphic RNG is a Disco Elysium thing) etc etc. We will have to focus more on execution than concept at some point.

[@bastien-]

You keep bringing up what elements you think this game took from others, with an obviously dubious tone, but without bothering to mention or without realizing that those elements you mention aren't original or exclusive to those other games, either. Turn-based jrpgs and fantasy stories have been done a million times, there's only so much true originality possible.

[@DracMazoku]

From not knowing about it, to instant wishlist and maybe Day 1 purchase even. Thanks for another great review!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hey thanks for watching mate, really enjoyed this one. Mark

[@saeefa]

I was so excited when I first saw the trailer but felt disheartened when it was only for the PS4, so when your review of this came up on my homepage, I had to no idea that this was releasing on the Switch tomorrow, I will be buying this as soon as it releases, thank you

[@melaniapina6368]

Oh yes, I was looking forward for this! Thanks Switchup!

[@SwitchUpYt]

You’re welcome mate. Mark

[@thorneneil2553]

Thanks for the review, i would have overlooked it otherwise. Definitely adding it to my wishlist and will surely buy it on sale as one of the games for my daughter 😊

[@GemmaEdwards-q7h]

I’m currently playing Eastward & I absolutely love how the looks. Def added to my wishlist, excited to play this!

[@ac31454]

I just got Eastward today. going to try it later!

[@TriforceLiz]

oof, I'm excited for you. That's one of my all-time favourite games and I'd love to get to experience it again for the first time.

[@Stanjara]

Fantastic game!!!

[@ac31454]

@Stanjara yeah from what I played so far I know I will like it. Thanks to this channel I'm finding games I would of never found 😆 🤣

[@blankenstein1649]

@@TriforceLiz i was hyped as all hell for eastward and enjoyed my time with it, but i left it feeling a little bit disappointed. it felt to me like story beats happened too fast and didn't have a whole lot of cohesion. loved almost everything else about it though - the visuals, sound, gameplay, etc. excellent stuff. do you mind me asking you what makes the game rank so high for you? genuinely curious in a not-dickhead way, i promise.

[@lotheravanti4295]

Love your channel so much man. I've found so many of these gems thanks to the good work you guys do.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thank you mate! Mark

[@jesssealey6552]

This puts me in mind of what Haunted Chocolatier might be like. Good to tide one over until the 1.6 Stardew Valley update dropping 4th November perhaps...

[@danielalexandre89]

I dont care if this is a blatant imitation of other games Looks awesome & sounds like something I'd enjoy Hopefully it gets a physical release

[@FletchMo7]

Can’t wait for this! So happy you done a review for it! Brilliant

[@CinvictusB]

I was already leaning towards buying this and now I'm convinced!

[@brownian29]

Art style is absolutely gorgeous!! I can’t believe one game has so many elements er *borrowed* from my favorite games! I’m actually making my way through Persona 3 Portable on Switch now, so that’s all of my dedicated leisure time 😅 but THIS is going on my wishlist!

[@MarcusSanatan]

Pouring another drink for my backlog, looks fricking great

[@vvolfflovv]

i love the love letters to these other games with it's own unique flavor

[@DrScotty85]

I really wanted to see a review of this one, thanks guys! Despite the overlap I reckon this is a definite purchase for me

[@AegixDrakan]

"We have Persona at home" **Persona at Home, but it's actually good!**

[@Puntonghua]

Persona elements, stranger things atmosphere, eastward look 😍😍. Sh*t up and take my money!!!

[@TonyLaranjo]

I’ve been really enjoying my play through of Eastward, so a game like this looks right up my alley! Amazing art style!

[@icecreamcake5381]

The devs really went and gathered all the infinity stones to create this masterpiece

[@suburbanl3g3nd497]

Day one purchase! I'd have preloaded by now if I could!

[@thisguy5582]

This seems like the perfect cozy game to play all October. Definitely buying today!

[@greysonlee665]

Purchasing when I get home from work! I'm excited

[@autumn_mitch]

This game looks blooming wonderful!

[@Clxmj]

Thorough and well presented video review, fair play.

[@nietzscheente1271]

Wow. I love the visuals. So colorful and so much little details. Story sounds interesting too. Another must buy for me.

[@JohnWestIV]

I'm very relieved to see the performance is solid on this, after seeing Lazy Bear was involved I was a little worried since Graveyard Keeper is a buggy mess. This game looks gorgeous and a lot of fun!

[@Winniethepoohchic]

Was literally waiting for this review 😊 i have it wishlisted to get. Saw it and was like oooh whats this. I plan on getting it. Your review makes me think though should I wait or get it when it releases 🤔

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah this one is DEEEECENT. Mark

[@Winniethepoohchic]

@@SwitchUpYt thanks for the review yeah it looks like it could lots of fun.

[@ppfclark]

Looks amazing. Pixel art Persona? Yes please.

[@Becktastic01]

To be fair its harder these days to come up with a unique story that actually hits. It's easier to take what storylines you know are already a success, and try to make them your own. Seems like these guys made a lot of effort to hit familiar stuff but give it their own spin. Edit: Sorry I meant game mechanics as well.

[@mellowveli]

Very thorough review, great work

[@dbzgeck]

Been playing this on ps5 actually and really loving it having not knowing anything about it till I found it on PSN and now I can’t stop playing it

[@CvntForceDrama]

I am definitely getting this, I was on the fence about it

[@SwitchUpYt]

I loved it. Mark

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

Talking dog? Alternate realm? i'm in!

[@Schizm1]

Lazy Bear Games are fantastic dev team so colour me intrigued

[@mrpmp5384]

This game looks amazing and the more I learn about it the more I like it. I hope there is a physical for this one.

[@TaraBerkoski]

ught after 1:30. Thanks for great recs!

[@rosschilds9627]

The battle system is HEAVILY influenced by persona and im loving it. The fact that Emily smacks the demons in the face to initiate preemptive combat is hilarious. Game is a blast so far.

[@chrisbullock6477]

You said it....Its very 60's looking at what the towns filled with and look of it.

[@PiKaStRo]

This game looks almost identical to Chained Echoes, along with identical interface, I can't unsee that

[@gt3racer2187]

This looks awesome. Going right on the wish list.

[@Dank_Engine]

Can’t wait to play this on Steam Deck

[@Soccer5se]

I was never a fan of turn based combat, but I think I will give this a shot!

[@hndsmdvl]

I saw this game mentioned in a list of yours recently and didn't think much of it, but after seeing this review it looks like a title I'd actually give some time to. Cheers!

[@bkillinm]

Wow not gonna lie, this looks incredible. I hate how much it’s taking from other games but when the quality of the visuals gameplay and story look this good it just doesn’t matter. I really hope this gets a physical release. Too bad this came out right before a Zelda game.

[@Nick89135]

Have been waiting on this for a while and will be a day 1 purchase!

[@samsilver2552]

Cool! I’ve been interested in this one & a Persona-like game under 80 hours or so for just the main story sounds great. I’ve got it on the wish list for after Zelda & some other.

[@Evanz111]

Seems really neat, although I’m swamped with RPGs to finish right now 😭 guess I’ll wait for a sale or it to be bundled in something!

[@dlarso11]

Looking to pick up tomorrow, thanks guys🎉

[@chefraymond07]

I was waiting for your review for this game… I’m hyped for it!

[@scalyscallion]

this....seems like really up my alley

[@ribalslim7685]

The premise reminds me of Graviry Falls 😭😭 definitely buying this

[@ThePavin]

As someone who has never played the reference games, I really enjoyed the demo.

[@BokehBard]

The music reminds me more of Cassette Beasts. This game looks really good.

[@despudelskern7346]

There it is, another backlog candidate 😩 First time hearing from this game and it looks amazing 😍

[@Ser-Smiley]

This game looks so good. I must have it!

[@frankjones1043]

Another game showing off incredible pixel art. Lately my favourite style for graphics again

[@sirvick]

Jesus… how will we keep up with all these… 😂 I have like 1 hour to game everyday it’s impossible to actually play all those. Loved the review man. Keep up the good work

[@flikkie72]

Some real gems coming out this month 😍😍

[@DeathByRoaches]

bring more good recommendations like this please!

[@Mike-og1qk]

The game looks great, and it is nice to hear they have improved on performance over previous titles. I love Graveyard Keeper, but that game would struggle and crash. Fingers crossed for a physical.🤞

[@bensatterwhite1234]

This just looks amazing. Wishlisted!

[@PowerSynopsis]

If this gets a physical release I'm absolutely getting it. If it turns out to be digital only, I'll buy it eventually when it's on sale for a good price.

[@ashybashy8D]

They confirmed it’ll be digital only unfortunately

[@greysonlee665]

It's 22 dollars not a bad price! 😊

[@bobbyhill5054]

Here comes the BLOOM 💯

[@Dane_Riazer]

I like these reviews. I guess the really cool part is , since I don't play games too much all this stuff feels brand new. my only reference for this is Earthbound , which is not saying much. lol

[@paulblyth9793]

As much as I love the look of this, it’ll have to go on the wishlist rather than the backlog for now. I need to get through some games before I buy more

[@Earthling247]

This looks incredibly good to me.

[@brainfrog_]

On the wishlist for sure, this looks lovely!

[@Dogtrio]

As someone who hasnt played those other games, this seems great

[@squinj7004]

This is what I am super looking forward too!!!

When I saw the trailer on Glen's Saturday's video I thought that it was made for Mark to review it. I love JRPGs in general, but not too keen on monster collection or life simulation. One to consider anyway.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah it’s right up my alley this one. Mark

[@jesssealey6552]

Not for me right now but commenting for channel, game and developer visibility. Cheers SwitchUp!

[@reznortetrault4348]

Loved Graveyard Keeper. Very underrated. Will definitely have to check this one out.

[@AlexisH.JohnsonPlays-ts8cy]

After I finish at least 5 games in my backlog I'm going to play this, looks awesome!

[@khuatthelong]

No regret buying this game. Totally worth it.❤

[@TheAtmaNex]

For me it was between this and and Beyond Galaxyland and I chose BG, and Im not disappointed. BG is something special. I will be picking up BT though.

[@alexcarlseen1301]

6:56 What joycons are these?

[@Ser-Smiley]

Yes. This game is a yes for me. 😋

[@edmundarnold2880]

I’m sold. This looks great

[@SirKupoNut]

Does it have a calendar system like Persona, as in are you on a hard time limit?

[@benwilliams7481]

How bad are the translation issues you mentioned? The machine-translation quality of Chained Echoes made it basically unplayable for me, hopefully it's not that bad...

[@Dreadjaws]

I haven't played this game, but from the looks of it Gravity Falls is a much bigger influence than Stranger Things.

[@MeSiah1S]

With the time system is it like persona if you reach a certain day you have to be prepared? Like an actual time restriction? Or is that relaxed?

[@tobyandfriends08]

This is simply **chef's kiss**

[@christopherwilliams1212]

What’s that nitro deck like thing you use at 8:50?