Islets Nintendo Switch Review!

[@SwitchUpYt]

THIS is more like it! A lovely metroidvania made by two brothers who have sacrificed so much to get the game made… but is it any good? Yes. Yes it is. Mark

[@kingoppsanti5830]

Better than hollow knight or Metroid dread? 🫣

[@SwitchUpYt]

@@kingoppsanti5830 not better, it’s different. HK - hard core difficulty, amazing world and design. Metroid Dread - great level design, decent world but short (comparatively ). Islet - very funny writing, decent platforming and a charming, light hearted world. With a few fresh twists in there but also a bit TOO safe at times.

[@feenixperthon]

Ehhh helloooo, spoiler alert...! 😂

[@kingoppsanti5830]

@@SwitchUpYt Thank you for your time.

[@jasonfoster9118]

You had me at "the checkpoints are close to the bosses"

[@OverPowerGamer-nm5xc]

Literally the next room

[@lotheravanti4295]

You guys have sold me on over 100+ titles on Switch already. Thanks again

[@brunomoreno3666]

started playing this, not on switch but on PC and honestly its great.

[@Nedwig747]

Fantastic art style! Gameplay looks fun and love that it's a 2 person indie team. This seems like a very easy pickup. Thanks for the review!

[@caj5888]

Bought this the other day and just 100% finished it. Amazing game, loved every second of it.

[@RichardDuncan]

I just saw an advert for this game and hoped & wondered if SwitchUp would ever review it, because it's the only review platform I trust... Love it!!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thank you brother that really means a lot! Mark

[@Salmontres]

thanks for the review! maybe this game caught me off guard, but i couldn't get into it for some reason, and i love metroidvanias typically

[@axelatticus2642]

Purchased this and really enjoying it. Beautiful visuals, lovely characters and interesting upgrades, especially finding them.

[@Ser-Smiley]

Alright! After watching the whole review, im sold. I'll be getting this when im able. Dont know when i'll be able to get it, but im definitely adding this into my collection. Thanks for the review! 😋

[@exPDXbear85]

On the wishlist, first time it's on sale it's mine. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@rachyrachington]

This is why I love your channel, I had never heard of this game, now it is absolutely on my radar so thank you! The protagonist kind of reminds me of Finn from Adventure Time.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah he does! Hehe! Thanks mate! Mark

[@Th33anomaly]

I’m playing this as we speak and I love it!!!

[@ancientandbored]

Obsessed as I am for metroidvanias, this going straight to my wishlist! Thank you!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hehe yeah it’s a lovely one! Mark

[@iTechGamingLOL]

Let this game be a stepping stone for those 2 brothers so the next time they can do something even greater. As a huge metroidvania fan after playing all sort of metroidvania games from small to big ones i have to say this looked quite good for their 1st try. Played recently Overload escape from nazarick which someone would expect something great out of it reconsidering the budget they possibly could have and IP they used but sadly it was slightly a fluke, my point being, it needs love and dedication to make a good game and not only resources.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Exactly that - it’s lovely seeing hard work pay off like this! Mark

[@jgreysquirrel]

Been waiting for this to drop. Thanks for the review picking up now

[@abetterjulie]

I'm just going to have to learn how to play this game genre, aren't I? This is so dang cute! I love the art, especially the bosses.

[@IryCookie]

I was actually looking into this game today and thought to myself "I hope they review it someday on Switch Up". Great timing :)! I will be getting it once they release a patch for the bugs. I love Metroidvania games but I don't like having to redo boss fights more than 3 times. if I can't see its attacks, I will probably get really frustrated and stop playing for months. Putting it on my wish list!

[@Ankjell]

Looking at you Hollow Knight 🤣

[@nicked_fenyx]

Grabbed this as soon as it dropped, and am really enjoying it so far. The difficulty does spike every so often (Sky Pirates! Arrrgh...), but I have to say I'm totally hooked and love the progression in terms of adding new skills, leveling up what you have, etc. I can't wait to see what comes later in the game. If done well enough, I dare say this *might* even come close to rivaling Hollow Knight for me... and that's pretty high praise!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah it’s a lovely little game! Mark

[@jackottmar]

This is looking mighty tasty! I love the under 1Gb filesize too with those graphics and that amount of content. Will defo be picking this up.

[@feraldrgn]

Thanks for the review, you've convinced me to buy it!

[@jp9707]

Hi SwitchUp! In your recent sales video you mentioned Writhe. I bought it and am totally in love with it! You're right, it's a "loading game" (a game you idly play while you decide which other game you're going to play). Could you maybe make a video about other "loading games"? I'm getting quite burnt out by the increasingly huge games that are releasing nowadays, and playing Writhe made me realise how much I love playing something so simple, yet so addictive! It was really refreshing having that change of pace 🙂

[@rachyrachington]

This is a great idea!

[@SwitchUpYt]

This IS a great idea! Mark

[@jp9707]

@@SwitchUpYt hurrah! 😁

[@perryg6017]

Oooh! I think I'll get this. Thanks to you lads at SwitchUp I've been lured to try and grown to really like Metroidvanias like the 2 Ori's titles and Yoku's Island Express, so this looks right up my alley. Plus I'd like to support the two brothers 👍

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yes!! Love that! Mark

[@Ravenlock]

What a lovely little success story. Congrats to the brother dev team. 😃 Will check this out for sure.

[@SwitchUpYt]

It really is, I think they’re pretty exhausted now but fair play to em! Mark

[@peterd5568]

Saw this video last night and i don't do it often, but bought it right after. Can't wait to start playing it.

[@br4vehe4rt09]

Love the channel. Love the content. Cheers for all the hard work. Gets me through the dayb

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thank you Gary mate I hope you’re well! Mark

[@frasercook5823]

I have never got into metroidvanias but I've added this to my wish list now. The adventure style and discovering things intrigues me. I also love floating cities (Laputa).

[@SwitchUpYt]

It’s a lovely little gem this one! Mark

[@austinsheehan3994]

Indie game companies made up of just two people are absolutely slaying it this month with Islets and Cult of the Lamb! I'm not a massive metroidvania fan, but the concept of this game and art style are great! If it's as accessible as you say, I'll definitely be picking it up! Thanks for another stellar review!

[@morai534]

I'm so glad you guys reviewed this one. I've been looking forward to this game ever since I played their other game Sheepo (not on switch...on PC, but totally worth the play anyways). Love the chill vibes of both games

[@SwitchUpYt]

Oh man - it’s so chill you’ll love it! Mark

[@Autumn-182]

Wow im glad you guys reviewed this gem i didn't know about it, I'll get it

[@goldidoks-]

Perfect game to play while waiting for Silksong to be released 😊

[@xelthos2051]

I get a real Adventure Time vibe from the style of this game, kind of a cute simple looking metroidvania but still intriguing.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah definitely Adventure time vibes

[@stevepowers3969]

Whoa, never heard anything about this. Excited for this

[@nellpreston9850]

This looks lovely. You're comment that it's accessable makes me keen to pick this one up. I like a challenge, but not so much I don't know what I'm supposed to be doing.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah I feel the same these days - I literally haven’t got time for hundreds of tries 😂

[@getcraig55]

Awesome video Mark, definitely picking up this game.. this game looks amazing. Love a good indie game on the switch

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thank you brother, it’s such a nice feeling when you can see the effort pay off like this. Mark

[@withoutthejuice7193]

Such an easy pickup for me. Any new metroidvania on Switch has my attention, but if it has the recommendation from you guys, I know Im in for a good time. Cheers!!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Keep your eyes peeled for HAAK tomorrow

[@stevewitucke3718]

What a great little game. Beat it already at 100% completion that came too quickly unfortunately. One of the biggest things this game does is gives you a cheat system. For those of us who just need a short escape, you can make yourself invincible at any point etc. I found the story engaging, and funny at times and I wanted to see the end. Worth it!

[@1UpLevelUp]

Looks like we have another Indie gem on our hands. Thanks Switch Up for the amazing reviews! Definitely will be picking this one up.

[@SiobhanR28]

You guys are on fire 🔥 and I love it!! ❤️ Thanks for the awesomeeee content.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thank you mate, lovely little game this one! Mark

[@sevensyns7732]

From the looks of it, I feel this game is a great edition to the genre on the Switch. I understand that all Metroidvanias are judged by Hollow Knight but when it comes to price, I think some consideration needs to be made with how long that game has been around. I feel comfortable with the price point after seeing what is being presented. I will be adding this to the collection soon.

[@SwitchUpYt]

A well reasoned argument as ever my friend! Mark

[@Ray_2112]

Hollow Knight is extremely underpriced anyways...it doesn't make sense to judge other games' prices by the one of HK. It is far more worth than what they demand digitally

[@martindion4846]

I will give it a try, looks fun! I Love the new brighter side of new metroidvanias like this game or Blast Brigade ...vs Dr Creed. Guacamelee too is a fun twist on metroidvania... Great review!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thank you brother, I agree with you on the brighter tone. It’s refreshing. Mark

[@GoodOldGamer]

Thanks for this review. I would've missed out on this lovely game without it. 👍

[@brufleth6299]

Looks great! Definitely going on the wish list for when I need to pickup something new.

[@ortega5064]

This game looks like a joy to play, had not heard of the game but after seeing the review it's going right onto my wishlist:)

[@sheikneedles9250]

Kind of wish you had a scoring segment that included things along the lines of story, characters, atmosphere, and personality ir something like that. A game like this is really good in its wholesome story and characters, but I feel like that isn't reflected in the score necessarily. Still thanks for giving indies all this love and putting me on to a great game.

[@alexbrookner5331]

Edmunds me of a happy vibe hollow nights

[@TheAdamwingman]

Now in the backlog. The brothers made a game called Sheepo as well! This seems more refined.

[@bubbalove2003]

Got islets based on your review and love for Metroidvania games Such a fun and addictive game Thank you 😊

[@alesjanosik1545]

First time I am hearing of this. Looks like a must buy for me!

[@ender-illustrata]

Wow this looks awesome! Thanks again guys, would of never of found this one if it weren’t for you :) Gonna be putting this on the wishlist for hopefully an eventual sale. Since Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is most likely going to take me like 4 months to beat. Gaming with toddlers is rough lol

[@NicholasHutchings]

I'm not a lover of metroidvanias (find them too hard usually) but I did see this one pop up this week and loved the story and aesthetics. Now that you've roadtested it for me, I might give it a go. Or add it to my wishlist for a sale maybe.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Definitely worth adding to the wish list at the very least

[@shoked99]

Thanks guys. This looks like a fun game.

[@nemo9396]

This merits 20/20, it's a beautiful well-crafted game

[@Cacapouletpipichocolat]

I loved Sheepo so will definitely pick this up.

[@tylerh5435]

Yeah, I'ma need a physical of this.

[@woodneel]

Woof, that bullet hell gameplay "switch up"... But being able to praise an indie game is always a good feeling!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Absolutely! Mark

[@Johan_Liebert..]

I just finished it on hard mode yesterday 100%

[@TheSpinia]

Me too, It didn't feel like hard tho because the 200% enemy health doesn't apply for bosses, some of them were dead before I could see all of their attacks Great game tho 10/10

[@nmrozaimirossdeh4382]

Definitely gonna grab this... No doubt

[@williamelliott186]

This looks good, might grab after a full complete of souldiers

[@odys3803]

I love the graphics, it's just like the title/cover art.

[@Froggy_Bomb]

Haven't watched the review yet, but I came to you guys to see what you have to say, because I noticed on the eshop that several of the enemies are rip-offs, nearly EXACT copies of some hollow knight enemies and bosses. That kinda rubbed me the wrong way.

[@Night-Jester]

Yeah so I finally decided to use that 10% off code and it's super legit! Plus you get gold points when you buy something. I should have been buying all my games this way. Thanks!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ah good stuff I also use it to buy my games, saves a bit! Mark

[@denycast]

Still not finished with Hollow Knlght. But I guess I found what to play afte 👍

[@anthonysmith3442]

Probably going to get this next week.

[@feeamerie5011]

Looks like I’ve got my next Metroidvania fix sorted.

[@luispedroruizgarcia15]

LOVED THIS GAME!!!!💯

[@sayura93]

The visuals are really drawing me into this one, but I am not that into platforming. It'll go on my wishlist for now.

[@TheLeetCasualGamer]

Honestly with the E-shop cover and how much shovelware gets on there, I was about to pass as insignificant. Glad you go over these titles I never heard of.

[@ashleyjones8620]

Where do you guys purchase your games from? Struggling to find somewhere that doesn't sell the usual games, cheers!

[@Undefinedmark]

WOW. First 30 seconds, I'm sold. Looking forward to this game. Sorry backlog.

[@micheldionne8939]

Thanks, i'll have a look on this one.👍

[@juniperwool]

One of my favorites…first game I ever beat full completion (newer gamer). :)

[@davidjameson4597]

Got my physical copy today😉

[@John-xt6ew]

Thanks for another in a long line of well done informative videos. I dont buy switch games until i watch your video on it.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Legend

[@HectorLopez-fq2jt]

Wish this was a physical release. But picking it up anyway

[@bluetwisterr]

Any news on if there will be a switch physical edition for this game?

[@sarasabotage986]

Islets is one of my fave games. If anyoneeee has any recommendations from it, lmk!!

[@davidcbeaudoin]

Sounds like a charming little game. I'll have to wishlist it and look into it when my backlog thins out. I'm also in agreement about Hollow Knight's effect on perception of value vs price. Team Cherry spoiled us.

[@romeolajh1602]

If you get lost you can always check walkthru on youtube like i always do when i get stuck :)

[@Becktastic01]

It looks amazing!

[@athenatheshewolf]

Looks super cute!

[@sadiealexandra]

I stopped the review at 37 seconds in...🖤 Sorry, but, with an intro like that, I have to avoid seeing anything more before experiencing Islets myself! It's been on my list, and I'm so happy to hear it's good! Not surprised, but very happy

[@yohnetworkx]

It's really sad that these kind of games doesn't have physical game, really want to collect them because I love this kind of gameplay.

[@jeremyalvarez1939]

The story of the game reminds me of Owlboy. Looks interesting

[@creepyp9457]

Am I the only one getting Studio Ghibli vibes off this???? Looks cool but bugs kill it for me looking forward to Hack tomorrow 👍👍

[@PineappleOwlFakemon]

This is *almost* Hollow Knight + Studio Ghibli. Epic

[@Sterax]

I love it so far!

[@blizmo2]

I've been following this game on Twitter for a while It looks so good 😎🤙👍👍

[@SwitchUpYt]

Same, they’ve done really well overall! Mark

[@Ankjell]

Looks soooo good 😁. Wishlist +1

[@dazzianocolucci3538]

I was messaged from you telling me I'd won a game, was it genuine. I replied to it. I hope I haven't been duped. Great looking game and amazing from a small team.

[@SwitchUpYt]

They’re never genuine - check the name they’re scammers mate - don’t reply to them unless it’s “SwitchUp” sorry. Mark

[@pc4135]

Just fyi at the 1:34 minute mark it says kirbys dream buffet controls and gameplay

[@SwitchUpYt]

Bloody hell’s bells

[@Meisuko]

This look’s really good

[@kaidorade1317]

Not a fan of Metroidvania games but I can really tell the two brothers worked really hard on this project!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah it’s an achievement for sure. Mark

[@thedeadpoolwhochuckles.6852]

Adventure time, C’mon, grab your friends, We’ll go to very distant lands, With Jake the Dog, And Finn the Human, The fun will never end, It’s Adventure Time!

[@pawang_game_id]

I've just finished this game. Now I'm at 98% trying to 100%

[@jeffreyb180]

Thanks for the review.... I am really liking what I see.. hoe they get a physical copy.

[@wheelsthegamer1623]

Love the look of the game it looks like you could just lose yourself in this game definitely looks likes like a game I’ll be picking up Every time I think I’m finally caught up with newly released games I wanted I watch your videos and there goes that idea as I have to add a crap ton more games to my must buy list

[@SoraSki420]

This is such a great little indie game thoroughly enjoying it ^_^

[@SwitchUpYt]

Exactly right! Mark

[@darthythebalkancat6611]

In Turkey it`s like 2 euros on Epic . But i wanna play it on PS5

[@TROBassGuitar]

Sort of reminds me of owlboy a bit, just from a similar concept

[@chrisassassin5447]

About how long does it take to finish it?

[@TerraMati]

it took me 12 hours to 100% the game