Clockwork Aquario Switch Review - True Arcade Revival!

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I really REALLY wanted to make this review 8:01 long to add an extra layer to the joke, but sadly I genuinely had too much to say. Japanese version Import Links: ***5% OFF YOUR ORDER*** ➡ Use our link （If you don't, it doesn't support us) ➡ Use coupon: SWITCHWATCHTV Clockwork Aquario (Has English) Nintendo Switch SE: bit.ly/3pOwocr CE: bit.ly/2Zs9gWe PS4 SE: bit.ly/3o4MTjz eShop credit 9000¥ eShop credit: bit.ly/2GQw7Pw 5000¥ eShop credit: bit.ly/2V6VMLG 3000¥ eShop credit: bit.ly/2vDMhsd 1000¥ eShop credit: bit.ly/2V2bur4 50USD eShop credit: bit.ly/2Ap9EYT 35USD eShop credit: bit.ly/2TWfaZP 20USD eShop credit: bit.ly/3cjWutt 10USD eShop credit: bit.ly/2XiufXK 50EUR eShop credit: bit.ly/2XKioAQ 25EUR eShop credit: bit.ly/36KJqwa 15EUR eShop Credit: bit.ly/3hguDNC 300HK Dollars eShop credit: bit.ly/3iXrDYk Our discord: discord.gg/rhDkWGF 00:00 Intro 00:54 Pointless History 02:14 Gameplay 05:03 Physical vs Digital 06:30 Soundtrack 07:06 New Features 07:25 Review Score

[@lun_r]

Clicky clicky. The man needs to get paid!

[@yukidon]

I can't wait to play this, I know it isn't everything it could be, but as said in the video, there need to be more platformers out there like this!⏲

[@SwitchWatch]

I had fun, shame there’s not much to pull me back in time and again 🕰

[@wheelchairwunda-Arcade]

We've had spectacular sparky okinawa rush demons of asteborg steel assault alex kidd sir lovelot dogworld critidel & couple others on nsw this year with arcadey vibes

[@mikem0898]

Big respect for dedicating time for physical releases information (and opinions about them)

[@SwitchWatch]

It’s what I’m here for 😎 (actually it’s mainly to do the bad humour)

[@mikem0898]

@@SwitchWatch If it's about physical releases It can be filled with all the "bad humour" and padded to infinity - even though I'm no collector I think that's the important stuff

[@lun_r]

If it's not physical...I don't need it. Well, nearly always.

[@Viz79]

@@SwitchWatch I’m here for the bad humour mostly. Don’t ever change :)

[@chrys4244]

The pixel art looks amazing, will definitely keep it in my radar! ⏰

[@SwitchWatch]

It’s a really gorgeous game

[@haru7star256]

When this was first in development pixel art was just called graphics lol... I'm so old

[@_Uh_Oh_]

Mine just arrived today, looks much better than I expected from your review!

[@Chapperino]

Love your honesty about padding the video out that really made me laugh!

[@SwitchWatch]

I don’t know why I chose this particular game to poke fun at KZbin reviews, but hey, I think it fit well 😆

[@traphousegamer1906]

I am so happy to finally see a real full review of the game being done so far or so close to its final physical release to my door I ordered that super ultra special edition that comes with the little figurine and everything for I think a bit over 200 US dollars and I ordered it way back in March so by the time December rolls around I think it'll be 8 or 9 months and that would make one heck of a Christmas present because it looks absolutely amazing and tons of fun. Thank you for the detailed and extended view into a game I've been waiting almost a year for cheers and happy holidays.

[@SwitchWatch]

Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy your collector’s edition! 😊

[@superbn0va]

I pre orderd the collector’s edition as well. Can’t wait for it to arrive (the statue 💗) hopefully we get some content later on the road for Clockwork Aquario

[@Champion2D]

Good to know it's half decent as I preordered it from Strictly Limited not knowing too much about it or even having seen much footage. I'm of a certain age that went to arcades regularly throughout the entirety of the 90's and like you I don't recall seeing any action platformers. I'm sure they were tucked away somewhere but it my era it was all fighters, beat em ups, light gun shooters and racing games. On a side note I have to acknowledge your low key comedic chops Jordan. Thank you for sparing us from the constant Raid Shadow Legends and Manscaped sponsor ads 😂

[@SwitchWatch]

Was a risky pre-order. Not having much idea about how it would turn out

[@c0uchsl0uch]

Is it a short game, under 1 hour to finish and is there a save or you have to start at the beginning everytime? Thanks

[@irinaferdman707]

Still waiting for my copy. Thanks for the review.

[@SwitchWatch]

Hopefully won’t take too long!

[@Christian-wr4ge]

I respect the hussle Jordan. I can get behind an honest man. Thumbs up.

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😂

[@Anibalrs]

I have it pre-ordered since it was announced, I can't wait to play it. Excellent Review Jordan.

[@SwitchWatch]

Cheers matey!

[@greermcgreer8596]

You know, now that I think about it, the closest I’ve ever seen to a platformer in the arcade was legend of kage, or rolling thunder. Where and when were games like this in the arcade? My favorite games to play in the arcade were always brawlers, felt like I could get my money’s worth. Thanks for the great content as usual!

[@SwitchWatch]

I was always into the light gun games

[@greermcgreer8596]

@@SwitchWatch I liked those too! I think the 2 games that got the most of my money was spy hunter and this Star Wars game that had the Death Star run in it! I stole a lot of quarters from my brothers change jar for these games lol

[@superbn0va]

Thunder Hoop was definitely an arcade platformer and very good aswell

[@BigBoyToys-ce5qg]

Taito, who made Legend of Kage, had a decent amount of arcade platformers (as did Sega, to a lesser degree). New Zealand Story, Rainbow Islands, etc etc. We just usually didn't get those types of games at the arcades in my area, unfortunately.

[@BigBoyToys-ce5qg]

(I meant to add, that was primarily in the early 90's, i would say.)

[@chadbaileyisawesome]

Thanks for the review. I am grabbing it now since its $2.99 on sale. Cheers

[@pacer1705]

🕰🕰Thank you for the lovely trip down memory lane, Jordan. I remember the arcade days of the 90s and early 2000s. I did not like what arcades have become today, pre-COVID of course.

[@SwitchWatch]

The question is, were there any arcade platformers? 😆

[@kubby74]

@@SwitchWatch I vividly remember playing E-Swat by SEGA and Ghouls N Ghosts..so there were some at least. But I’m old as dirt so…🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Stea17h]

🕰Great review! I remember playing Willow in the Arcades growing up.

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[@steelpatriot2xx]

It looks fun. It’s always good to see a game saved like this ⏰

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[@gundambassexe31]

I definitely will be picking it clockwork aquario ⏰⏰⏰

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[@chocolocojames213]

Have the Japanese version ordered. Thanks again Hugo the owl 😄😄😄

[@SwitchWatch]

Niice!

[@DieselJT]

I cant wait to play this game. Honestly I have been waiting what feels like 2 years for my Strictly Limited Games physical copy.. seriously, when are they actually sending this game to us?!?⏰

[@SwitchWatch]

It’s pretty much in its second year 😆 hopefully it arrives soon! ⏰

[@Dropthetwinky]

I really wonder if strictly limited had to wait for the japanese release. I sadly bundled it with another game so I probably won't see it until June of next year if Im lucky. 🤷‍♀️

[@SwitchWatch]

Maybe, but ININ Games who bought the source code also run Strictly Limited. So it’s the same company releasing them in Japan and Europe

[@XENOS_Indie_Game_Dev]

I've pre-ordered the mega bundle last year and I doubt I will get my pre-order fulfilled this year. Hell, the Asha in Monster World is already out, yet Strictly Limited still hasn't sent out their pre-orders, what a bunch of pyramid schemers. Seems I've basically thrown money away pre-ordering from Strictly Limited, so I'll just buy the North America release when ININ releases it.

[@grk70s]

Is this a system 18 emulation or a port? IF its a port what happend to the original arcade proto? Did they destroy it?

[@Philroq7]

Waiting to receive this in my mail. Pre-ordered it from Play-Asia. Can’t wait!

[@SwitchWatch]

Niiice! Hope it ships soon!

[@SicketMog]

So the two player throw function sounds like it would make for a fun speedrunning game perhaps?

[@sfbsfb]

🕐 great review Jordan. I am slightly older than you (~21 years) and do recall platformers in the arcade. Such as Donkey Kong and Popeye, two early Nintendo titles that come to mind. But you are right, they’re not really best suited for that format

[@stoutz]

"In return for saving us from shaving our balls" lmao

[@SwitchWatch]

Had to be said. It’s getting cold 🥶

[@hellblazerjj]

Such a funny intro. Loved it TY

[@SwitchWatch]

😊

[@reagandow850]

I’m really excited to finally receive my LE edition I ordered about a year ago and play it. ;) I love arcade games and this one looks beautiful and fun too!

[@SwitchWatch]

Hope it doesn’t take too long!

[@JTWarnerJT]

Waiting for Strictly Limited to send me my collectors edition. Can't wait to play it.

[@greggperez2124]

Wow! It looks amazing!

[@SwitchWatch]

It’s a gorgeous game

[@ZetZatar]

You had me sold at "from the makers of Wonder Boy."

[@SwitchWatch]

Nice series!

[@superbn0va]

Thunder Hoop was an awesome arcade platformer. Can’t wait to play clockwork aquario, seems to be a bit on the short side gameplay wise. Maybe we can expect some content updates?

[@FlowerAngelRave]

I really love those visuals and I think it's awesome that a lost game essentially got revived. But I've been spoiled by modern games where you don't need to 'spend credits' to keep going. I think I'd get frustrated with the harder gameplay as well, and it seems like it would be more fun in multiplayer so I think I'll wait before possibly picking this up. Thanks for the review.

[@lun_r]

Kids today...hmpf...get off my lawn.

[@aegisreflector1239]

Will this have physical release?

[@SwitchWatch]

Yep! Check the video for the full info

[@aegisreflector1239]

@@SwitchWatch thank u

[@matuscara4733]

Wallet saved for me, thanks

[@SwitchWatch]

Thanks for watching! Glad I could help!

[@Sardonic_Zee]

I don’t recall a ton of platformers in the arcade either. This game looks real nice. ⏱

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[@gigi-wd1lm]

only 20-25 mn really for finish the game it's very short ! i expected really more on this point, i heard this game will have a retail release in europe too by inin but anyways i am waiting my copy from strictly limited.

[@SwitchWatch]

Yeah but that’s kind of what to expect for an arcade game. I’d have been surprised if it was longer

[@lun_r]

You ever try to play twenty minutes of Millipede. You'd be an arcade hero.

[@derek-64]

I've seen this on the Strictly Limited site but i wasn't sure if i wanted to get it or not. I may get the Japanese standard edition since it has english support. Shame there's no western release though.

[@SwitchWatch]

At least the Japanese version should be readily available if you decide to go for it

[@just2953]

Love the way this game looks.

[@SwitchWatch]

It’s a looker!

[@meirinVN]

I can't help but feel slightly skeptical about this whole game and the marketing behind it. Don't get me wrong looks good and all, but it has been lauded almost like a lost relic, when in reality it was basically just a prototpye of a game that was almost finished, which I'm sure there were hundreds if not thousands of games like this back then. Even its wikipedia page just reads like an ad. It's good that it was restored, but all the PR we have been hearing about it just seems like an excuse to inflate its actual value.

[@SwitchWatch]

For sure, they’re leaning heavily on it for marketing, but at least it’s a decent game

[@RwnEsper]

I love these videos. This isn't my type of game, but I don't regret spending my time. ⏳⏰

[@SwitchWatch]

Thanks for watching! ⏰

[@asadavis9532]

Rewatching this because it’s like half off digitally. Hilarious intro btw

[@ernestomaserati9417]

Platformers and arcade are no strangers I believe, Super Mario Bros. comes into my mind. Because there are many thousands of arcade games existing, there are also a lot of platformers I think.

[@SwitchWatch]

Sure, I just don’t remember seeing them as a kid. It was mostly racing games, light guns and fighting games

[@gundambassexe31]

Cool video 😎😎

[@SwitchWatch]

Thanks mate! 😊

[@Max-ws9kh]

This game just give Super Mario Bros. 2 vibe with the pick up enemies and throwing them. Might pickup this game. Me when it comes to cute 2D platformer, I couldn't resist,

[@SwitchWatch]

SMB2 was my favourite of the NES trilogy as a kid

[@gequation]

Love the CRT addon ⏰

[@SwitchWatch]

It’s one of the better ones I’ve seen 🕰

[@olih617]

Can't wait to play my Strictly Limited Games physical Version. It takes a few days....

[@SwitchWatch]

Hope it arrives in your hands sooner rather than later

[@carlstokes7321]

Just hopped over to Play Asia and even though its still November (Barely I know) free shipping is over. That's that then. I'll wait...

[@SwitchWatch]

It was timed with HK time zone I believe

[@needlessdragon3368]

⏰Intriguing backstory and interesting looking game! Thanks for the review!

[@SwitchWatch]

Thanks for watching! ⏰

[@stueeey]

Dammit, another to add to the wish list..

[@bryandavidasuncion9515]

I wish I had known there was a JP version coming for this since strictly limited takes so long. I already preordered from strictly limited so I'm stuck waiting for them to release it.

[@SwitchWatch]

They say it will ship this month but… not much of the month left 🤔

[@Gameaddict2o9]

If this is an InIn game, im sure it's going to be available for purchase on Amazon soon

[@SwitchWatch]

It’s possible but strictly did say it’s exclusive to them so it would be very shady if it did. Not that I would put it past ININ

[@tornekotaloon9732]

Reminds me of Mizubaku Daibouken/Liquid Kids, one of my favorite arcade games, which is also coming to Switch... eventually.

[@SwitchWatch]

Can’t say I’ve heard of that one

[@tornekotaloon9732]

@@SwitchWatch It just got released on the Eshop today! Liquid Kids/Mizubaku Daibouken, I mean. Edit: a couple of days ago, not today, i guess. I missed the release haha.

[@powerintruth2472]

It would be nice if I could get my preorder from strictly limited 😔

[@SwitchWatch]

Late as per usual 😛

[@feeamerie5011]

Looks like a fun little diversion fir an afternoon ⏰⏰⏰

[@SwitchWatch]

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[@darrenmifsud5477]

Great review. Seems like this game isn't really worth a purchase for me 🕔🕰

[@SwitchWatch]

Thanks matey! ⏰

[@wowgek7]

definitly interesting might get it⏰⏰

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[@jeanstarwind1263]

If I can get it at a discount, I'll probably pick this up ⏰

[@SwitchWatch]

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[@Ser-Smiley]

Took them 30 years to make this?! 😂

[@SwitchWatch]

It was sitting on a hard drive for about 28 of those years 😂

[@jessragan6714]

It's amusing how screwed up their faces get when they're hit by something, especially the robot.

[@SwitchWatch]

It’s a nice touch!

[@God_of_resin]

⏰ I'll probably pass on this one until there's a sale, i was hoping there would have been more added.

[@SwitchWatch]

Shame it’s such a short game

[@zawette]

Looks noice

[@thomasarp599]

Glad I spent the time ⏰ on this review - this game I will have to skip entirely, at least physically.

[@SwitchWatch]

I was surprised to see this get a 9/10 elsewhere! ⏰

[@lun_r]

Pong, Asteroids, and Space Invaders. Get out of my arcade nostalgia and off of my lawn you snotty kids! Hmmmpppff!!!

[@blizmo2]

⏰Looks pretty good 😎🤙

[@SwitchWatch]

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[@Kraken54321]

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[@lun_r]

Very interesting in this. Thank you. Man. Jordan. You are running the joint all on your own! Good job. Very entertaining watch. Balls of fire...leave that hair alone, especially all you pretty girl gamers. ☄☄ 🤰

[@gravesplendour3481]

Enjoy the unshorn balls ⏰

[@SwitchWatch]

Winter is Coming 🕰

[@lun_r]

Don't worry, they'll stay nice and warm in the wife's purse. Don't cross a Chinese woman holding a wooden spoon.

[@dereklewis4469]

🕗 Going to pass on this one. Thanks for the review

[@SwitchWatch]

Thanks for watching 😊 🕰

[@eugeneflinchum9794]

Clock

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[@chadbaileyisawesome]

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[@masterlee2590]

Could n should of been on 3DS

[@SwitchWatch]

Would have looked great with the 3D effect

[@jeffgreen5429]

This video will age poorly once Manscaped starts sponsporing switchwatch videos.

[@SwitchWatch]

I’d use it to shave my eyebrows 😏

[@pogwigginsprod.7702]

It’s just you, you’re just too young to remember.

[@SwitchWatch]

Maybe!

[@mariusz-845]

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[@asadavis9532]

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[@asadavis9532]

@@SwitchWatch does the Play Asia release have English subs at all?