Here's 6 Really INTERESTING Switch Games We’ve Been Playing!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Let us know about some accessible/non-accessible rogue likes you played in the comments section! Looking for eshop credit? Get OFFICIAL Nintendo Eshop Cards and other bits and bobs, at our new website and online store here - switchup.gg/ - Earn 5% cashback in points that you can redeem against future purchases. If you are a physical collector looking to import, you can use code "SWITCHUP24" to save 5% at PlayAsia www.play-asia.com Happy gaming! Glen and Mark

[@jesssealey6552]

Most accessible would be Hades, a non-accessible doesn't come to mind at the moment as I suppose the demos help me filter out those that don't work for me and they become quite forgettable most of the time.

[@dharkling]

I discovered “Picross Lord of the Nazarick”, and especially “PictoQuest” (currently on sale!) as interesting titles i am trash at for lack of understanding the larger squares. Maybe highlight some strategies?

[@nickkline9295]

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[@el_puma_real]

Abathor reminds me (and I’m gonna date myself) to Rastan, albeit with a more expansive adventure with more playable characters. Love it.

[@ludotoyhunter8492]

That’s EXACTLY what I said when I first saw it!! It’s like Rastan the Barbarian featuring orange Sonja and the Atari gauntlet wizard!

[@Geidi174]

Good thing the Switch is portable bc we need to get you grandpas to bed 😅

[@GamingHawke]

Sometimes its good to date yourself. Especially if you've recently gotten out of a toxic relationship.

[@Jedbullet29]

This grandpa ain't moving or going to bed till he's finished this level, and nobody gets in the way, no sir I earned it 😊

[@Gatefan1565]

Still trying to get through Star Ocean Second Story R. So much fun but just not enough time in a day for me to have family time, work, and play games. One day, it will be complete.

[@mrpmp5384]

I love these longer video series covering what’s fun and what’s interesting. It’s super casual too so it often makes me want to just play the games good or bad.

[@Ellen_Melon]

The roguelike I play that feels like it has the most brutal RNG is FTL: Faster Than Light, although I really think it works there as it adds to the atmosphere of desperation and precarious survival, much like in Darkest Dungeon. As for the most skill-based, i'd go with something like Rogue Legacy maybe? Within a run there's never anything that's gonna completely derail your chances, as the Metroidvania-style exploration means you can just avoid certain nasty rooms if you want to.

[@mydemon]

Ive been playing Aria of Sorrows through the Castelvania Advance collection, and been LOVING it. Its a must-play in my opinion.

[@flippen721]

Turtles-hades is just a really appealing mix. Its a matter of when i buy it. But steam world heist 2 is releasing in not long, and that is one of my most anticipated games in a while.😊

[@davidkpayne]

Without stating the obvious, I’ve always thought Hades is one of the best, fairest and most skill-based roguelights/likes [whatever is the correct term]. You never feel like a run was a waste of time as the meta progression is constant, and you start to go further and further in each run as you get used to the mechanics and the synergies of boons.

[@MrS1ebee]

For me, the most fair roguelike is Dead Cells, it's pure skill and can be beaten with any weapon of your good enough. Maybe slay the spire is more rng / luck of the draw, but to be honest, I absolutely love that game as well and there's definitely a lot of skill to it. I guess it's more you can be really unlucky with what's given to you on some runs. The turtles game looks really good, but I honestly lost interest in Hades really quickly so I don't know if I'll pick it up

[@Laf631]

Ah, I'd worried that about Darkest Dungeon II, since it was my biggest complaint about the original: you can do everything right and the RNG just crushes you. And it's personally not fun for me to be crushed by RNG. If I suck at a game, I want it to be because I made mistakes, not because some RNG behind the scenes decreed it so.

[@thomasbalzer3179]

I appreciate the roguelike discussion in this episode. Great topic for this series.

[@Jedbullet29]

Agree, I'm intrigued by them but don't know where to start. A kind of grey scale from beginner white thru grey and black (challenging hard) would be good to know. Cheers all

[@thomasbalzer3179]

@@Jedbullet29 my favorite is Dead Cells. Perfect in almost every way. It’s so fun combining modifiers to get a super fun run going.

[@Jedbullet29]

@@thomasbalzer3179 Cheers, I'll see if it's my cup of tea. (10 hours later... Wife screaming to help and me saying... Just got to do this last turn lol 😆)

[@BillScott-rc9bu]

One of those player characters in Abathor reminds me so much of the game Barbaian and Barbarian II from way back. Half expected Maria Whittaker to make an appearance.

[@Nathd1367]

A roguelite I've had fun with more recently is Have a Nice Death. I like the look of Abathor. I think I'm going to give that a go. Other than that, I've been working my way through some puzzles in Picross S9 to keep the cogs in the old noggin turning, just about anyway! 😅

[@davidkpayne]

Yes! I put about 300 hours into that Have A Nice Death. I don’t know many people that have played it. Brilliant game.

[@Nathd1367]

@davidkpayne I gave it a go on Game Pass, but I thought I'd give it a mention here too with it also being available on Switch. Combat and progression are good. It's a fun time 😀

[@alanong670]

I’ve been playing Eiyuden Chronicle HH. I’m having a blast and loving it. Thanks for recommending to hold until it’s fix. ❤

[@jesssealey6552]

I wish turtles had a physical, I'd preorder asap if announced. Hades meets TMNT, Raphael is my favourite but I prefer the personality from the 90s cartoon... yes I'm old 😅

[@SwitchUpYt]

Leonardo has always been my favourite. Hopefully it'll get a physical in the future. I'd definitely get it. Glen

[@jesssealey6552]

@@SwitchUpYt my brother's favourites were Leonardo (my second fav but for the duel wield Katanas lol) and Donatello (Ninja nerd yay). Not much love for Mikey but he's still a good character. Other TMNT titles have released physical copies so we live in hope. So glad you enjoy this one after the previous disappointment, I'm keen for the next title in October 🤞

[@squinj7004]

Leonardo is where it is at

[@creepyp9457]

Donny all the way

[@jeremyhouston3438]

Fury Unleashed has got to be the most accessible rogue like on the Switch.

[@1UpLevelUp]

The roguelike that I play that is the one that I play the most and is more skill based than rng is Wildfrost. It is a deckbuilder that is difficult at first, but when you learn what the enemies and bosses do and take your time. You have more control and the game is so much fun.

[@steverodriguez123]

Slay the spire and balatro are really tactical, but not defined by rng

[@mydemon]

Balatro not defined by rng? Lol bro watchu smoking :)

[@steverodriguez123]

@@mydemon I guess I base that on compared to it's base concept - poker

[@IQuitWoWForThis]

Abathor gives me some kind of Golden Axe vibes ^^

[@MrNaldop]

Been playing Trails through Daybreak, 15 hours so far. The game is fun, the story makes you want to keep playing. And the side quests are enjoyable and funny, I like it that you are playing like a detective and taking jobs.

[@memoriesofno0ne194]

I need to get back into the switch, i love seeing reviews about some lesser known games instead of always focusing on mainstream releases from Nintendo 😅

[@squinj7004]

I am terrified of Rogue likes because I am not the most skilled gamer. I am currently muddling through Zelda BOTW.

[@fallen12star]

I felt the same, but thankfully it isn't as punishing on death as Dark Souls. You can eventually grind your way ahead, once you "git gud" enough to find permanent upgrades. Hades is well worth it!

[@boyapollo808]

I also just got BotW and Splintered Fate. I played a lot of Hades as well. The difficulty IMO has a pretty forgiving learning curve and both games have a "story focused" difficulty setting that can ease the anxiety. I definitely recommend!

[@nat3_77]

Darkest dungeon 2 is gonna take away more hours out of my life and I’m all here for it

[@mamameo135]

You guys gave me a code for Children of Morta yeeeaaars ago. I just picked up the DLCs and replaying it again. Grateful you guys got me this game.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Awesome game! Mark

[@creepyp9457]

One of the GOATS

[@David-kb8vh]

The punching the slimes in the face comment got me laughing so hard. 😂

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hehehe ❤

[@SzymonWajner]

I just finished Glyph, a bit of a puzzle platformer where you are a round beetle jumping and flying here and there... It's probably still on sale for literally pennies. I highly recommend it!

[@nathanpearson5423]

I've been playing ysVIII and emulating some wii games. Looks so good upscaled. Love these videos🤟

[@Ser-Smiley]

I finally finished Greak 2 days ago. About time. It's been sitting in my backlog for years! 😂 And now I'm playing Rising Hell and Huntdown.

[@r_apt_ure]

I haven't gotten around to playing it yet, is it good? Been in my backlog for quite a while.

[@Ser-Smiley]

@@r_apt_ure hm? Which game? Greak, Rising Hell or Huntdown? Greak is decent. Nice visual artstyle and music. Story and gameplay is ok. The puzzles are fun. The game takes about 9-10 hours to finish. Rising Hell is an awesome roguelike. Huntdown is great too.

[@creepyp9457]

Didn’t enjoy Greak but Rising hell is for sure a very underrated game. That soundtrack man 🤩

[@jesssealey6552]

'ello SwitchUp 😊. Been a while between vids in this series, you've been so busy with reviews so I can see why. This kind of chin wagging is one of the many things that make this channel unique. Cheers SwitchUp!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hey, thanks! These are every two weeks now :). Mark

[@jesssealey6552]

@@SwitchUpYt awesome! I look forward to them and the rest of your content. Have fun with your families during the holidays over there!

[@Glostlyn]

Well that abattoir game reminds me of caveman I think was the name on DOS. And when it comes to rogue likes I think the best one I played is Moonlighter because the dungeons have like a difficulty level, it’s mostly skill based. Plus you decide whether or not you risk it for more loot, because you can leave the dungeon at any time as long as you can cast the thing because if you get hit while doing it is canceled. Because you have a bag and that bag is not infinite and it’s interesting because you can use the thing or sell it in your shop. And that shop gameplay is surprisingly good. It has RNG but it almost never feels unfair. Regarding the last game, they try to evoke the feeling of arcade games, but what they seem to forget is that in an actual arcade game while idle it almost always has a controls layout or how to play mini tutorial, plus you can also learn how to play by watching somebody else play, but in a console you can’t necessarily do that, so a mini tutorial or a small clip with the controls or god forbid a freaking manual! To me those manuals were the only reason to get a physical game, but I guess 90% of people didn’t care for the manuals. Back in the 3DS WiiU era you had a digital manual that was awesome.

[@v.m.9198]

For me the most accessible roguelike will always be hades since it has a reasonable difficulty curve and options. Backpack Mouse is also good for puzzle elements too. I think Children of Morta has way more rng that it needs to and becomes a slough toward the end

[@BrazenScull]

Was it deliberate editing for the word *STUN!* to appear on screen at 0:15 right as Glen said “Stunners”? Because if so, well bloody played.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Let's say yes😂

[@israelflores5448]

Hey guys. Have you played Spark The Electric Jester 3 yet? Would love to hear what you guys think?

[@royceflores23]

I love that Mark basically summed up my previous comment about darkest dungeon 2. Thank you! Graphically it looks great though. I would say the best roguelike I’ve played as far as fairness would be rogue legacy 1 or slay the spire. (Gasp big surprise, I know…)

[@SwitchUpYt]

Definitely! Mark

[@TravDadGamer]

Dicey Dungeons never felt balanced to me, while Slay the Spire and Monster Train both gave me opportunities to do well if I was sharp enough to recognize them.

[@threeswordssama]

Playing Trails Through Daybreak now. Really fun times

[@TobiasWiggle]

Those ocean waves rolling in in the background in Abathor look amazing. What a cool background! I hope they're loud.

[@vanishing_girl]

wow Trails Through Daybreak looks so interesting, I'm really enjoying Splintered Fate at the moment too, great co-op game but single player is fun too

[@baralai12]

Hey guys. Are you going to review Arranger? Seems it might be one of those interesting games. I still haven't decided between getting that, Wildfrost or Lorelai and the Laser Eyes And probably a fair rogue like is Enter the Dungeon. There are broken builds but it is definitely skill based. Undermine is another option or Blazing Beaks

[@DrScotty85]

Really enjoy this series, thanks guys. I have a few days off work coming up so splintered fate is being lined up!

[@RwnEsper]

Honestly, just some shadows and lighting to add depth could make it a lot more playable.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Which game? Mark

[@HighMesh]

Enter the Gungeon has got to be one the most accessible roguelikes as it mostly skillbased. On the other hand, ever since I played Slay the Spire (because of the hype around it) I tend to stay away from heavy RNG based roguelikes. Something about the RNG punishing you based on luck alone doesn't go well with me

[@raoulduke8781]

Darkest Dungeon 2 for me since the release on Switch. I liked the first one and even if the second one is different, I really cannot stop playing it. ❤

[@Nedwig747]

I'm a couple years out from getting to trails through daybreak. I'm playing at least one a year and I'm still like 6 games behind lol

[@tidderreddit7872]

I approached the Darkest Dungeon games similar to how one might approach the Dark Souls games. I expected to be beat down, die, and despair in the face of a seemingly unfair challenge. Finally overcoming that mighty obstacle, whether by rugged skill or by the skin of my teeth, is where I find the ultimate satisfaction in playing those kinds of games.

[@DLinton]

Transistor did both turn-based and action combat in a single game.

[@pedromota28]

I still haven't finished Crown Trick (a suggestion that I got from here) because it can get pretty frustrating with some end bosses. I liked the game, but it was kinda heavy in RNG, and one little mistake can finish the run

[@runchunchun]

Loving Trails through Daybreak not played this series before. Already looking forward to the second one next year. Great soundtrack too.

[@Sephiroth_84]

I love Abathor and RPM from this list.

[@Cookie-qx1ip]

Waiting (im)patiently for Fantasy Life on Switch so I thought why not play the 3DS game until then!

[@jeffgreen5429]

The conversation on Darkest Dungeon - exactly why I don't play RougeLikes.

[@Justin-TPG]

If you're into RPM, Dead End City will definitely be your bag.

[@danberry746]

Still playing monster hunter stories but also insurmountable, so simplistic but so addictive!

[@sirvick]

Also, two other great games you guys mentioned last week that have been a great time Super Woden GP 2 is a lovely, absolutely blast to play. Arranger is so cool and unique. I hope you guys get to cover these 2 a bit for exposition. These devs deserve it. Cheers mates. You guys kill it with this bromance in the back of the videos! 😂❤

[@Mgalens]

been busy with tokyo xanadu ex+ this week, remember enjoying it on vita but sadly didnt play much of the Ex version on ps4 so this is a good place for it, port seems great too and does make me hope falcom is all in with the switch successor since i love their games on handheld (it was about half of my vita playtime on it, the other was replaying the psone FF games an obscene amount)

[@NotSoIndependentGamer]

River Tails looks fun! My wife and I love these kinds of couch co-op games (It Takes Two, Blanc, Unravel 2, etc.) Might have to look into this one, especially if it goes on sale or they patch it! Can anyone tell me if either character dies in the story? My wife did NOT do well with the ending of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons 😂

[@daviddelgado2088]

Been playing Conscript! Great WW1 survival horror!

[@ppbunt]

I really need Splintered Fate! 🐢🐢🐢🐢

[@thomasbalzer3179]

Sophstar also had a “transport” mechanic for a shmup.

[@melaniapina6368]

The Trails game looks fine, I really like the fact that you can change the battle mode 😊

[@r_apt_ure]

I'm pretty bad at Rogue like games and get frustrated real quick but am still trying to get through Hades and Dead Cells. I'm about to beat the story mode in Dragon Quest Builders 2 so I can at least check a game off the backlog that's been sitting for years.

[@chesshead]

Not a roguelike, but I like the way that Hard West handles luck. It's a turn-based weird wild western game. If you shoot and miss, then your luck will increase making you more likely to hit on your next turn. If you hit, your luck goes down. Same with enemies when they are shooting you. Edit: I've just looked on the eshop and it is 90% off at £1.79. Utter bar-jhan! I got the physical in Cex last year for not much dollar.

[@DaGoalie16]

TMNT has been fun to pick up here and there when i have time

[@winstongang2115]

Ive been playing Everafter Falls and scarlet tower i think it is. Both good games so far.

[@Jedbullet29]

Give me a fishy kish. 😂😂 New gaming term... Is it a fishy Kish, a saveloy Barr-jann or he's released the Kraken...(Kiddy friendly language to don't buy/avoid like the plague). Love it lads 👍

[@MFBBSubEsp]

Awesome selection of games, one I have just picked and I feel its really relaxing is Go Vacation, well I have an issue with it because I only own a Switch Lite and somehow the controls in some events seem to be only motion based but most of them I think allow to use either buttons or motion controls, in any case its a really interesting and chill game

[@alfrankowski8297]

Thanks. Currently, I can't put down No Man's Sky. I jumped back in to play the Adrift expedition, but with the new Worlds update I am having fun seeing all the changes. I am looking forward to finding time to play Conscript.

[@sarasabotage986]

I call the turtles game- CoOp Hades lmaooo, I bought it day 1(which I haven't done in a while) and I deff am happy with it. Gunna get my fiance to play with me this weekenddd!

[@kingtrio21-84]

Darkness 😂 TMNT may be the best game on this list but to be fair it's the only one I've played so far also kinda reminded me of neon chrome from ps vita would have also been nice to switch out characters while playing and have all 4 🐢s at you disposal I think so anyway thanks for the great content guys

[@philnolan9903]

Just restarted Warframe on switch, had about 800hrs on PlayStation 4 yrs back, holy moly! The game is so different second time round. The amount of content is mind blowing. And it's free! If you can commit to a couple thousand hrs😅

[@fallen12star]

I'm late on the bandwagon, but I'm currently chipping away at Hades. Man, what a genius game, especially since I love greek mythology. Also getting used to the isometrics means I can probably dust off Fenyx Rising's isometric DLC i had trouble with!

[@Openreality]

Vampire survivors army of ruin and splintered fate are my fave for AI the reasons you mentioned. I'm more fond of splintered fate because the turtles are perfect for this genre. I hope they release free dlc with more villains and bosses

[@MrJimithee]

River Tails really looks like it should have been a 3DS game (which is a GOOD thing!) The graphics would really POP... And to be fair, I have the same "fixed camera depth perception" issues with Mario 3D World, which (almost) everyone seems to love...

[@lewisramsden6639]

I got nippon marothon on sale for £3 last week and it’s just silly slightly naff nonsense but fun little party game for less than a meal deal!

[@darkrage5758]

The games I been playing recently is ace combat 7,the new tmnt game and shin megima tensei 5 vengeance and loving them both

[@TomMannCenturia]

Do you use a flip grip type deelie for the shooters? Tate mode definitely make them more enjoy , though not sure about the one you chated about.

[@mariahanover9335]

Gonner is the hardest roguelike. You know how I know? No one in the comments has ever beaten it. I have beaten nearly 220 Nintendo switch games and I haven't beaten it. I have 45 1-CC's and I haven't beaten it. I beat Volgar, and Cuphead, Eschatos, Crimzon Clover, Mechstermination Force. I can't beat Gonner. YOU will never beat Gonner. Also, I think if you can make bad decisions in a roguelike and still win, that's bad design. That literally means your decisions don't matter.

[@timrowley2039]

I just started kingdoms of amelier. So far it’s a lot of fun.

[@MrFroggster]

The previous game from the dev of RPM is on sale for 2.99 at least in the german eshop. Starship x something.

[@squarestar326]

Btw, do u guys play grounded , together, or with ur kids? I just started and i looooooove that game, the 80s mood and aesthetic, i just feel i have bugs everywhere on me after i play the game!😅 but even that doesnt stop me. I feel i m gonna play this game a lot!❤😊😊 Also, what was that thumbnail? I thought it was gonna be about blade of darkness.🤷‍♀️

[@SiobhanR28]

Ahhhh. I've had the longest day travelling. Trying to hold out long enough to watch this 😅😅

[@SwitchUpYt]

Legend mate

[@MLeleven11]

A Rogue like on my wishlist is Dandy Ace. I haven't seen much coverage on it but it looks fun and similar enough to Hades that it piqued my interest.

[@kaizer3000jp]

I am slowing down playing tmnt splintered fate after beating shredder. Its getting way too difficult for me.. and i cant play online with random people online. You need to know someone who shares same passion as you, share the online code which changes every time you turn on switch, then only you can co-op… which is impossible for me since i can only play solo…

[@squarestar326]

That trails of daybreak combat system looks amazing!!! I absolutely 8 turn base, but i love jrpg graphics,(even if the stories and dialogues sometimes can be a bit cringe) finally one i ll be able to enjoy too!!! Yaaaay!!! 🎉🌈🥰🎊❤😊 they all shld do that w jrpg btw. Plus it was too many turn base games lately, every time we re invaded by those i wanna switch consoles .🤷‍♀️ this is a smart move.👍👍👍👍😊

[@samuelfinnerty5767]

Been playing animal well. Really enjoying it

[@lancelot9106]

love the trail series but my god there's way too many titles

[@paulblyth9793]

Grabbed The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow on sale for a bit of point n click loveliness.

[@SwitchUpYt]

I enjoyed that one! Glen

[@feeamerie5011]

PS Trpg roguelikes: I love Othercide and Depth of Extinction. The latter is beautiful pixel art and an awesome “Flooded World c/w Skynet” Uber disaster heheh. Iris and the giants and Deep Sky Derelicts are my favourite Roguelites for DD type combat. action roguelite I love Trigger Witch and Deathloop. All easy recommendations 🫶 Bad roguelites? Those jrpg dungeon crawlers - I loathe that you move they move 1 square at a time constantly going hungry etc.

[@juniperwool]

For some reason, I just don't feel super thrilled about new releases. There's just not a game that jumps out at me the last few months. Thanks for the lovely video though! I always enjoy your reviews.

[@jguerrero7033]

Looking forward to watching this vid - I Pre-ordered ‘Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn’ last night -

[@Jedbullet29]

Yep, so did I. My wallet is hurting now. Hope it's as good as I hope!

[@sirvick]

You know, almost everyone complained about the punishing difficulty of Darkest dungeon 2, but I’ve been having a blast with it. Even in the beginning. I think that the randomness of the elements link well to the whole doomed world premise of you really get into the vibe. It’s either that or so many people telling me the game was brutally punishing that I kind of expected unfairness on steroids and it’s just punishing lol.

[@ragmelo]

You should check out the last hero of nostalgaia

[@Sparkypark]

Abathor looks like Rastan.

[@lewistaylor6554]

Hi will you be reviewing the f1 manager game because I can't find much about the switch version

[@Czechintocash]

My daughter and I have been playing splintered fate but I have noticed that some of the menus don’t work for 2P. It’s great fun but it seems the leveling system isn’t made for multiplayer.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah, we had some oddities in one of our multiplayer runs. seems there are some strange multiplayer glitches. Glen

[@MonZterbacklog]

Let's check it !

[@crewealex1125]

If you think a game is a bit like baldo, does that make it baldy?! 😁

[@hafizmazuki2443]

I'm playing crysis now. Yeah my Nintendo switch can run crysis 😊

[@DaedLizrad]

Jeeze that made me double take, actual ages are 24 and 16, not 21 and 11 in case, like me, you were kinda concerned about it, and its portrayed as a one sided crush. That was a really irresponsible comment. I literally looked it up to see if I was returning the game.

[@jesssealey6552]

Is TMNT still fun in solo and does it perform well in handheld? I am predominantly solo and handheld.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah, I've played a huge number of runs solo and it's great fun. Performance is fine in handheld mode, too. Glen

[@jesssealey6552]

@@SwitchUpYt music to my ears!!! Thanks Glen you're a legend!