Criminally Underrated Switch Games

[@FenixBeatz94]

TIMESTAMPS 0:14 Ashen 1:57 Urban Trial Tricky 3:44 Rune Factory 4 Special 5:24 Star Ocean First Departure R 7:03 Gato Roboto 8:33 Riptide Gp Renegade 10:12 Crosscode 11:51 Garou- Mark of the Wolves 13:21 Genesis Noir 15:10 Astral Chain

[@greenafro6510]

You are a hero

[@dsdude500]

Thank you

[@JimBob-vg2og]

Thanks now I don’t have to watch all this crap

[@MrBeruni]

You dropped this 👑

[@flewis02]

Why is it so hard for youtubers to make lists with timestamps?

[@achromatic1]

It goes against the strategy of getting people to watch your whole vid

[@flewis02]

@@achromatic1 yet a lot of videos organize timestamps to make it easier to get to the content you are interested in, and the views are in the millions.

[@kinesslop651]

@@flewis02 we can only hope

[@liamthebox]

@@achromatic1 Well I now am not doing it!

[@thescythe86]

It makes too much sense

[@itsdemetri4282]

I'm glad you mentioned astral chain it's literally one of the only switch games I can barely find any videos on such as finding all collectables.

[@ErkanMehmedali]

It totally flew under the radar despite being Platinum Games. I guess it wasn’t marketed well enough.

[@BowsettesFury]

There’s walkthrough vids all over YT

[@zekromfusion6319]

Really good game

[@donkeypong1847]

Erkan Mehmedali It sold over a million copies and is regarded as a success. It’s done better than most games by them.

[@BowsettesFury]

Bought Astral Chain day one, worth every penny. Just be aware that the extra missions after the end of game will punish you at every turn.

[@seanmurrell1926]

I beat astral chain in 3 days.( Beat it on casual) Also wdym it will punish you, is the mission very hard after beating the game?

[@MADM0NKEH]

@@seanmurrell1926 file 12's final missions are extremely difficult to the point where you jave to change your style of gameplay and fully understand the mechanics the game has to offer.

[@nickxxx007]

Like vanquish

[@ZaxFSO8083]

@@MADM0NKEH like that annoying hallway segment that doesn’t have checkpoints

[@d3bugged]

Those missions are indeed punishing. The combinations of enemies and limited items they give make it harder

[@orichalchem]

(Sees Myuria from Star Ocean 4 on the Thumbnail) Me: OMG! SO4 is on the switch!! (watches until end of video) Me: so this is how it feels to be betrayed...

[@oreox1000]

Is it good?

[@orichalchem]

@@oreox1000 SO4 is a really good game, not as good as SO3 though

[@metlspaz1]

@@oreox1000 SO4 is good in combat, it has a pretty bad section of story for at least 1/3 of it,but recovers a bit. I still think so 1 and 2 are better than all other so games, with all of them beating 5

[@yeahnahdunno8826]

Same!! I wish they'd put SO Second Story on there!!

[@SaladinG14]

Watched this video to find out who was on the thumbnail. Didn't show up in the video. Super annoyed. But then it came to mind, hmm she sorta looks like that one girl from SO4, but pretty sure that game never came out on switch. Turns out it is Myuria from SO4. ....Dammit.

[@edmaster93]

Is unbelievable that switch users don't support or put attention to astral chain, that game is a master piece.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

I’ll second that!

[@kevingamz1944]

Not for me though.. I was actually introduced to the Switch because of Astral Chain (I didn't fancy BOTW back then) 😂😂😂

[@itsdemetri4282]

There's barely any videos on it

[@0utrunner237]

If it were a masterpiece it wouldn't have been overlooked.

[@bright.light.sights933]

The police tasks were kinda wack. Everything else was amazing. Bayonetta was superior on replayability because it gets right into the fun part of the game, the combat. Wtf was that legion cleaning mini task?

[@Lady_Lilith666]

Strange to see Astral Chain as an underrated game, I always thought this is one of the best AAA exclusive games on this platform.

[@maiastniki]

i think the hype died down when people finally accepted tthat it was a switch exclusive n stopped review bombing it

[@mauryj.3415]

AAA? The game is a AA at best

[@oreox1000]

@@mauryj.3415 what makes it double A?

[@mauryj.3415]

@@oreox1000 graphics not intensive and not as long as AAA game

[@mauryj.3415]

@@oreox1000 AAA games are usually qualified as super high budget games, Astral Chain is nowhere near close a high budget game.

[@picantepollo6238]

This is the most legit “Underrated games you need to play” list for the Switch I’ve ever seen. I was on the fence on a few of these and now I’m going to commit. Astral Chain has to be one of my most favorite games.

[@chickenfillets]

CROSSCODE! CROSSCODE! CROSSCODE! CROSSCODE! CROSSCODE! CROSSCODE! CROSSCODE! CROSSCODE! CROSSCODE! YASSSSSSSS! it was day one for me! Great video as always man.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Cheers mate! Haha such a great RPG man

[@oreox1000]

I tried it on GamePass and liked it. Left before I could really dive in. On my wishlist though

[@felman87]

Cross Code is unbelievably fantastic. I'm playing it right now as I watch this video. I cannot recommend it enough.

[@KINGTUTT_]

Astral Chain might be one of the most underrated games ever. it is a masterpiece

[@joshhodkinson9677]

Absolutely agree. It’s a game I play through at least 2-3 times a year.

[@KINGTUTT_]

@OrganicOrganist i would say like an hour or 1.5 hours

[@MaxinRudy]

No Gunvolt, Luminous Avenger iX, Dragon Marked for Death or Master Blaster Zero or at least other Inti Creates game? They are trully underrated

[@sarcasm-83]

So I guess the thumbnail picture has nothing to do with any of the games mentioned?

[@rogersnick17]

Haven't seen a list this good in a while. Thank you so much. I have a Switch but going to add most of these to my Steam wishlist for when the Deck comes out. Also, your understanding of what makes fighting game mechanics fun is impressive. Mad respect bro.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Thanks Kemet! Glad you enjoyed the video man 🙂

[@jdtr3759]

I’m excited for steam deck but I don’t think you can get it for a while and I’d see how it runs before buying

[@ravenfighter9157]

Who's the ginger waifu on the thumbnail?

[@gregleiner1608]

Astral Chain is one of my favourite videogames of all time! Super love it!

[@thatvideogamesshow]

I’ll second that!

[@dominicvl1990]

Not too long. Controls take a bit to get used to. There can be a lot going on but I’d sad maybe 1-2 hours to get the hang of it

[@Ichigo111293]

Astral Chain!!!!! Hell yes. I implore anyone who loves action games, BUY ASTRAL CHAIN! It’s such a gem, one of Platinum’s best and my personal favorite from them. I really hope we get a sequel. 🙏

[@thatvideogamesshow]

I agree with this! 😅

[@yamburg]

Thank you for the video. I like discovering games I've never heard of.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Glad you enjoyed it Yamil, plenty more vids on the way 🙂

[@hevil93]

I'm honestly taken aback by how quick you got to the point. Thank you!

[@oreox1000]

I love when this happens.

[@Random.Walker.]

Garou: Mark of the Wolves is easy to play but hard to master.

[@phatalityprophet]

Like the most of Fighting games...

[@sajohnson09]

@@phatalityprophet Lol I was just about to say.

[@tinymatt2008]

I think Bayonetta 2 is the most underrated switch games among the whole switch history, do you even know it?

[@vasilisskarlatopoulos9051]

Astral Chain is a masterpiece....

[@ShineOnDarkness]

a forgettable story but a master development in hackslash gameplay, probably the best of the best since bayonetta.

[@Unovachamp]

@@ShineOnDarkness I liked the story but yea, it isn't sth super special like Xenoblade. I agree, the combat is amazing and just feels really good and even more when mastered.

[@kevingainey3812]

Nice! Crosscode is truly criminally underrated. It's one of the best games on the switch

[@thatvideogamesshow]

I’ll second that!

[@JetBlack2024]

Crosscode. Worth every penny. It was so fun. Even losing made me want to play more and get better to beat the bosses.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Such a good game!

[@darthwiizius]

The Switch is evidence that art direction is more important than compute power.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

So true.

[@andreasbernardi3654]

gameplay > fps/4k

[@AnarickTheDevil]

I just want games to run at a stable framerate. I find it really annoying when I hit L to use stasis in botw an I see the framerate drop to single digit numbers.

[@SharifSourour]

The only system released by Nintendo that was cutting edge in computing power for its time was the Wii U, a flop!

[@darthwiizius]

@@SharifSourour What utter bollocks. The N64 was cutting edge and the Gamecube were cutting edge. The WiiU was basically just an evolution of the Gamecube like the Wii and the only thing cutting edge about it was it's communication system between the base and the tablet controller. Funny thing is though that I reckon if they'd put 4GB of DDR4 in it instead of 2GB it would of held up quite well in multiplat games alongside base model Xbones and PS4s.

[@potgasdeposkie]

Love how you get straight to it and knowing your stuff. Great content.

[@lissandrobatista3677]

Every single game you mentioned I was mad I never heard of them, you did a great job describing the games and providing accurate gameplay. Automatic sub &+ Like

[@carsena1318]

your production quality is amazing

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Thank you Carsen, I appreciate that 🙂

[@niojube]

Not gonna lie. Some games you showed legitimately looked amazing. Gonna be looking at Riptide GP Renegade and Crosscode after this. If you want to give more underrated games more love, please take a look at Indivisible as well! They’re from the makers of the recent Cristales and both games look amazing.

[@dariusq8894]

The game I recommend most (or games, really) is the Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection Vol.1. Even for fans who already own the NGPC, this compilation offers a unique feature: playing 2P w/o a link cable and using only 1 copy of the game.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

That’s a great collection!

[@adamholt5395]

Alliance Alive HD, is definitely a solid game that is underrated. It's a RPG that was original on the 3DS, but it got the HD remake and looks great on the Switch.

[@권용대-b5v]

Nice list. Crosscode is definitely getting my attention! p.s. Astral Chain is a master class action game. I’d even say its combat was the best I’ve ever played.

[@Manny80M]

Star Ocean: First Departure was my first PSP game. I love it. I wish they should port 2nd game. I have that PSP version, too.

[@soulhunteru12]

Good call on Astral Chain. It is a freaking great game, and I wish more people would play it. I'd love a sequel, although considering the sales, I don't think that's in the cards :(

[@FreelanceGenie]

Astral Chain sold over 1 million copies, and is one of Platinum Games best selling games. Bayonetta 2 sold less than that and is getting a sequel, so if sales are the deciding factor it's not unlikely. There are other things that might affect it though... For example, Nintendo being partial owner of the IP and(I've heard, but I'm not sure) the artist being the owner of the main characters in the game instead of Platinum themselves. That means(assuming I don't have bad information) they have to coordinate with two different entities to release a sequel instead of just... doing it... which might make it less likely. Then again Bayonetta is owned by Sega and Nintendo funded its sequels, so if we're comparing other platinum series again, then the coordination thing might not be a problem either.

[@S_Hyde]

Astral Chain is one of the reasons I bought a Switch

[@ebesonen]

I don't own a Switch a lot of these games look fun to play, the only game I have played on your list was Garou: Mark of the Wolf's on ps2, Im glad it's considered a great game and is on a great list, thanks TVGS for another awesome list 👍

[@daniellobo8813]

CrossCode is such a gem, 200% recomended

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Such a solid game

[@baratacom]

Astral Chain and Crosscode, good list

[@butchernachos7518]

Astral Chain is a fantastic game, but one I felt never became comfortable to control. There were just too many buttons and things happening for me to ever lose thought of those button presses.

[@andrewsmith4575]

Gato Roboto looks awesome! I'm buying it right now. Thanks for the video!

[@hanknarcan3719]

Ultra Age is my new favorite game. It is so incredibly underrated

[@matuscara4733]

Empty game

[@protodad6151]

I have to say Kamiko is a fun short zelda light game for $5 and the whole Master Blaster 0 series is a great metroidvania game as well.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Great suggestions there Proto!

[@kylewood4488-b9r]

Oh yeah I bought it when it was on sale for .99 cents and it was a nice little experience.

[@Level857]

Astral chain is one of the biggest sleepers. 10/10 incredible game incredible soundtrack!

[@DJZeeJay]

Could you include the tracklist you used for this video?

[@ronnietravis741]

love the whole star ocean series !! your videos give me the BEST suggestions for games to pick up. thanks brother!!

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Glad you enjoy them Ronnie 🙂

[@pneuma7183]

Astral Chain is underrated?! Definitely one of the best games on the Switch, without a doubt!!!!

[@Steve-Fiction]

A look at the comments reveals that it is anything but.

[@pneuma7183]

@@Steve-Fiction for sure.

[@whosaidthat84]

Sadly it's not as talked about like other triple A titles are.

[@SharifSourour]

Genesis Noire is surprisingly original looking!!

[@b2collects]

Astral chain is my second favorite game on switch Such an epic game that didn’t get the proper marketing I believe

[@Cutie_Nepgear]

Astral Chain is my favorite Switch game.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

One of the greats!

[@gott2641]

The only game I have on the Switch in this video is Astral Chain, and I agree completely with your take on it! I had trouble finding either a new or used copy in many GameStops I visited, but finally tracked one down, and have been enjoying it since!

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Such a solid game!

[@maroXUprising]

Hopefully we’ll see a sequel down the line. The overall Gameplay Loop of Astral Chain is perfect as it is, there’s definitely some things that can be improved upon if a sequel ever happens. Anyways, until then let’s just patiently wait for Platinum Games to finish Bayonetta 3.

[@AnarickTheDevil]

More then enough new copy's on store shelves to go around.

[@gott2641]

@@AnarickTheDevil you’ve found many new copies for sale in my area? Which stores, as I had trouble finding one in person when I went.

[@sarges1712]

@@gott2641 yeah, far as I know Astral Chain is out of print. Even a quick search at Amazon pulls up the UK version but not the North American. ebay, it appears, has 1 brand new copy though there are quite a few used copies. Perhaps some people don't care but I prefer the North American version. It's a great game though. Being a early life release title, likely a niche seller, this game is only going to get harder and harder to come by imo. Unless of course Nintendo or Platinum do a second print. Truly a must own for any Switch owner, though, imo. Looking forward to checking out a few of the other games mentioned on the list.

[@brucefields7009]

Great list. I've NEVER seen Genesis Noir on any underrated list.. I need to buy Astral Chain and Star Ocean First Departure, too

[@ryanperrault8174]

Solid list....didn't realize a lot of these were even on switch. * Garou: Mark of the wolves and that wave race type game Riptide are the ones that interested me the most...I believe that game was a mobile game correct? (Riptide)

[@ipetloudog]

Yep

[@MellowSquash]

Ashen: just like Dark Souls *guy animation cancels after attack* X to Doubt

[@dallaynavokan5513]

Astral Chain really is criminally underrated. I mean, it's honestly one of the best Switch exclusives but it's forever getting forgotten about in everyone's lists of "Great Games on the Switch."

[@5mysterious226]

I cant believe Astral Chain didn't do better. Such a cool game

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Same here, I enjoyed playing it so much.

[@dycu]

We need a remaster of that super nintendo unicycle game.

[@davidk.8686]

good list ... when I saw Garou on the list, I hought, I trust this guy

[@kohnfutner9637]

Most underrated games on my Switch IMO: RBI BASEBALL 21, UTOPIA 9, AND RUSH RALLY 3.

[@garretthintz4154]

You have grind so much in star ocean first departure r. That’s only reason why I dropped it.

[@oreox1000]

I picked it up for $10 and started it. How bad of a grind are we talking?

[@garretthintz4154]

@@oreox1000 well I’m stuck on the succbus* boss fight. You need to level 59 to beat her and I’m only at 45😅. Also , eckdart was 10ish level grind

[@gkingk9800]

Solid list of games man 👍👍

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Cheers Gaz!

[@21minute]

This is the sign for me to finally play Astral Chain. It has been on my backlog for a long time now.

[@limesause1008]

Astral chain: legion Me: So a stand

[@letterm6656]

Awesome list. Although, I wouldn't say Astral Chain is underrated. The game generates quite a bit of fanfare and buzz up to launch. It's also heavily promoted in stores. The game have its quirks but for the most part, universally praised among fans of the genre.

[@kylewood4488-b9r]

It sold over a million copies and I have heard that a sequel is possibly in the works too.

[@chowsu944]

Great list. I really enjoyed this

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Thanks Richard, glad you did 🙂

[@trevormurphy2789]

I would recommend Okami on the eshop!

[@anounymosgamer]

Played Astral Chain here and there, but it didn't bring me back often than DMC3. And it's not cos of the combat, but rather it's lack of a bloody palace-esque survival arena.

[@AsianMoriarty]

Honestly Astral chain heavily disappointed me with how restricted I felt with the gameplay especially coming from the Bayonettas where I had a lot more freedom to my movement. I was also pretty disappointed with the multiplayer aspect especially since I was looking forward to playing with a friend to coop our way through the story.

[@AsianMoriarty]

@Broad Sword The dream scenario would be to bring in the freedom of movement and vaster weapon choice from the Bayonettas, pair it with the RPG system, and perhaps the co-op mechanic (preferably with much better controls) from Astral Chain and maybe a way to disable the motion controls.

[@peksacola]

Not gonna lie you got me with the thumbnail 🤷‍♂️

[@fuyusalty8125]

You HAVE to take a look at Ys VIII. To this day my favorite JRPG and I have played a lot of them.

[@Kylie-ki2ns]

New sub here. I love these types of videos, im always searching for really good games that are on the e shop. And I always get stuck because I usually dont know which games are worth it & which ones aren't. Thanks!!✌

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Glad you enjoyed it Kylie 🙂 plenty more videos on the channel with more suggestions, if you’re looking for something new to play.

[@Ese1Pac]

I got astral chain as a gift when it came out and I haven’t even opened it. I completely forget I even have it until I watch a video that mentions it or a friend talks about it. I’ll probably try it out after I finish fire emblem again unless I forget about it again lol

[@oreox1000]

I have so many games like that lol.

[@NegativeGamer418]

Thank you for the video i'll be getting into CrossCode, it looks a lot of fun and reminds me a lot of old school gaming.

[@Veo87]

I second CrossCode. Definitely fun and worth playing. Very charming characters too. Astral Chain is very fun as well. I'm interested in trying this Star Ocean game now.

[@tom.c.a.d]

Great list

[@hachijuhachip]

my child lesbenborn is the best underrated game imo and buying it donates to charity since its a game to raise awareness, its only 7 bucks. i def reccomend

[@virginiafenderhead2449]

Isn't Star Ocean 4 a non-Switch game? Referring to the thumbnail, mind you.

[@thirdsupernova]

Yup

[@raidramon0]

Yes. The gal's name is Myuria Tionysus and has only appeared in 2 Star Ocean games to date. This channel is infamous for using busty gals as thumbnails to draw in viewers regardless of which game they come from.

[@MoreEvilThanYahweh]

@@raidramon0 Don't you mean Myuria?

[@raidramon0]

@@MoreEvilThanYahweh Thanks for the correction.

[@0utrunner237]

@@raidramon0 Thanks for the heads up. I'll be avoiding this channel from now on.

[@skyhonni]

Astral Chain also has incredibly good music.

[@jbcasvel]

very nice video, thanks

[@Oniontrololol]

How is astral chain underrated when it scores pretty high on metacritic and sold pretty well?

[@thenateyoulove]

The fact that you used the word "pretty" twice kinda answers your own question.

[@yonshi2.0]

It is underrated because it is only on switch, it has been discriminated for that. If it wasn't only for Switch, it would have been a GOTY.

[@Oniontrololol]

@Yonshi 2.0 the last of us 2 is only for PS and it’s GOTY

[@thenateyoulove]

@@Oniontrololol it also had a pretty strong marketing campaign and a substantial amount of time to built hype. It's also far higher budget and is of a far higher quality than astral chain.

[@Oniontrololol]

@soulsbourg I’m not saying astral chain is bad it’s brilliant but it’s not underrated at all.

[@Kirusei]

Honestly im suprised how little everyone talks about Astral Chain despite how hyped it was before release. Anyways, it's a great Platinum game that Playinum fans should try out

[@pokkiman7500]

Finally someone who talks about Gato Roboto, cute and fun game, highly recommended ❤️

[@RicardoPower]

It's a PC game

[@Telfear1]

Next time: criminally impressive graphically forgotten games, lolz

[@Chelaxim]

Why is Myuria from Star Ocean the Last Hope (Xbox 360,PS3,PS4 and PC) the subject of the thumbnail?

[@mintythedemon1785]

I brought RF4 Special in May of this year and instantly fell in love with it! The characters are superb and gameplay feels rewarding. There are many characters that have interesting lore. The person I married in my first playthrough is Vishnal!

[@doulim6797]

Crosscode such a overlooked Title but so worth it when u played it...

[@thatvideogamesshow]

It’s such a great game!

[@traphousegamer1906]

mark of The wolves is my favorite 2D fighter of all time and is definitely overlooked more than it should be what should be not at all

[@Tobunari]

I played it in arcades. When I saw it on the Switch eShop I immediately bought it. Got it on PS4 as well.

[@thirdsupernova]

It's going to be free on the 16th of this month. Games with gold on Xbox

[@thatvideogamesshow]

One of my favourites of all time!

[@JarrettKerpan]

Great Video as always.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Thanks Jarrett 🙂

[@Cakalank]

I didn't really enjoy astral chain. It's too repetitive and hollow for me. Combat is great but that's about it. Story is mediocre at best. Platforming controls are clunky. The whole game is hub->investigate->some fights->go into red world and repeat. Some people enjoy it though, i guess it's too simple for me and i'm crazy jrpg fan.

[@nanoglitch6693]

Crosscode is definitely on my must-have list if I ever get a Switch

[@thatvideogamesshow]

It’s on PS4 as well i think mate 🙂

[@nanoglitch6693]

@@thatvideogamesshow oh snap!

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Get on it! 😉

[@cwolfxuk-other]

Mark of the Wolves is my favourite of the SNK KoF style fighters, has been since the arcade!

[@DebugMenu]

Your videos are nice but you desperately need to increase your capture quality / video encode bitrate, everything looks like its in 480p.

[@Moayad56]

it's probably recorded from the switch itself

[@glungusgongus]

Bruh Lance McDonald just popping up.

[@firstname474]

@juliette Irene mr checkmark is right

[@glungusgongus]

@juliette Irene Lance is a very important person in the bloodborne and souls community.

[@SEGACD32XMODEL1]

That is not 480p, I have a capture card that only goes up to 480 and is way worse than this

[@Harken92]

What game is the character in the thumbnail from?

[@trevorwiant8838]

I'd love to see a Gato Roboto ported to the Playdate. It's monochrome already. It's perfect for that platform.

[@MegaGamePlayOficial]

Fantastic video man...

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Thanks man! 🙂

[@sahalefalcon7552]

Pheonotopia: awakening is not an expensive game, but it's more than worth the amount you pay for it.... Highly recommended

[@oreox1000]

I played Rune Factory 4 and enjoyed my time with it. Reminded me why I loved harvest moon 64. Wish that game had a port.

[@dicariel]

Ashen has a crazy amount of mobs. I stopped playing because I was so tired of being attacked by so many enemies all at once.

[@nykkivaikikki]

After reading all the comments I consider Astral chain to be extremely overrated now

[@yonshi2.0]

I think underrated games on switch are Beholder and Beholder 2. They are both great, and they have a free demo on Android, so you can try first if it is your type of game. (Switch version better than mobile one).

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Great suggestions!

[@phubans]

So uh, what was the game in the thumbnail?