Sea Of Stars Dawn Of The Equinox Is INCREDIBLE On Nintendo Switch…And Free!?

[@SwitchUpYt]

I think Indie developers are keeping alive the old tradition of either NO DLC or free DLC and the Dawn of the equinox is not even the only planned upgrade from this team. A thanks to those guys for sponsoring this episode - check it out here: streaml.ink/anw4-yt-switchupyt - Mark & Glen

[@robertleek2090]

A physical copy that includes DLC would be awesome!

[@SabotageQc]

We appreciate the feedback, thanks!

[@SwitchUpYt]

You’re welcome. What’s next for Sea of stars? I hear there’s more coming for the game?

[@SabotageQc]

Yes, a free story DLC titled Throes of the Watchmaker is coming next Spring! Trailer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3PRe6ljp7adg68

[@MemeNess]

@@SwitchUpYt Piggybacking to also receive replies 👀. Also hello to anyone reading this :)

[@Claymore729]

@@SwitchUpYt I can't speak for Sabotage, but from where I'm standing, the next thing on the radar is the "Throes of the Watchmaker" content DLC, set to drop sometime in 2025. New scenario, new combat, new characters -- for the low, low price of free.

[@jesssealey6552]

@@SabotageQc will you update the free demo on Switch with these changes?

[@FuroKazuya]

I bought it almost immediately after learning about the update a few days ago. I played Chrono Trigger with my kids last Christmas season and we loved it. Wasn't sold on Sea of Stars until they added 3 player local co-op. My daughter just killed a boss with a perfect timed 5+ bounce moonerang, it was epic, now she can't sleep because of all the adrenaline!!!!!!! 😂 Yes I'm Garl , ofc

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ah good stuff this is what it’s all about! Mark

[@Jake-qh1mn]

My kids are 10 and 7, would they be able to play this game? Curious about how old your kids are!

[@FuroKazuya]

@@Jake-qh1mn definitely, mine are 5 and 9 and they are not nerdy gamer kids like some kids that get forced by their dads as soon as they can hold a controller 🤣

[@kobedabest]

This is why we should support smaller devs. They care about their games and gives us a lot for our money!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Completely agree - Mark

[@n8bit874]

I agree. And the game was complete and playable at launch. That isn't something you see these days. And all this upgrades for free is amazing.

[@FullMetalB]

​@@n8bit874 lol, there are plenty of games that are finished and playable at launch. To say that just doesn't happen is INSANE 😂

[@kevinphelps5807]

Love when a dev continues to not just fix bugs but actually enhance their games. So few developers do, most just move on to the next project. (of course no one has done more than Hello Games with No Man's Sky) This makes me want to support them even more with their next game. Will definitely have to download this update and give them game another spin through. Need to get my nephews to play this one. Favorite RPG is Suikoden 2 so I can't wait for the remakes to get released.

[@stereodark]

Tales of Symphonia for the NGC was my favorite RPG back of all time, amazing cell shading graphics, voice acting, action strategic combat, such a great package.

[@diegoarmando5489]

Lol I'm playing that now. It's the reason I haven't started my Quebecois replay yet. I normally chose my native English over metropolitan French, but Québécois localizations are the GOAT. Vive le Québec libre!

[@riyuphoenix4533]

Also had jump in co-op aswell, love the Tales games.

[@rinoa9592]

My favourite RPG is Golden Sun (GBA), such a great time and a classic

[@Crafty_Cookie_Bandit]

Imagine if Nintendo teamed up with Sabotage Studios to remake Earthbound with these visuals and local multiplayer. Loved Octopath Traveller 1 and 2.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ohhhhh that would be glorious. Mark

[@Crafty_Cookie_Bandit]

I’ve wanted that game remade for longest time. Though it may need a few tweaks to adapt it for modern gamers.

[@omensoffate]

It will never happen

[@TruckDumpy]

Saving combo points between battles is great, fixing one of my biggest complaints. I often found myself rarely having the opportunity to use the combo skills. Glad the devs added this.

[@uvin2730]

This feels like a great time to try this one. My favourite RPG that sticks in my head is Fable, a little unconventional but still remember the first time playing it. Needs a switch port!

[@TonyLaranjo]

My all-time favorite RPG is Paper Mario Thousand Year Door. I’ve also dabbled in Sea of Stars on a friend’s Nintendo Switch. It’s definitely a top-notch game!

[@ColetivoLunar]

First of all, thanks for always supporting the small developers! Not only my favourite RPG of all time, but my favourite game of all time is Chrono Trigger. You can imagine how I felt about Sea of Stars from that! LOVED IT.

[@mrpmp5384]

This is a must play. The ability to scale difficulty, the art style, music and gameplay is top tier. Easily my favorite game of the year.

[@Skruffee]

I wish more RPGs implemented local co-op, this looks great. Favorite RPG is Super Mario RPG.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Same

[@Skruffee]

Local co-op would have been exactly what the Mario and Luigi IP needed to further evolve that series. Maybe in their next game after Brothership 😊

[@mikemccarthy4279]

You guys inspired me to get the game originally. It’s been sitting in my ever growing waiting list/backlog for a while now. Not sure the kiddos will be good with the co-op. Regardless I’m looking forward to playing the game and with these new improvements added it’s climbing the list. This may have to be my next play through. Great video guys. Keep em coming

[@Barrickade89]

When I found this game on the internet. It was still in development. I fell in love to a beautiful package of nostalgic goodness. Played the demo twice. Never had I done that. I wanted to play day one. But I managed to hang out to buy the physical copy. Even though it took longer to arrive. Man did the developer deliver. One of my all time favorites. Free DLC. You gave them all the credit and they deserve it!

[@EBSantos123]

I might be one of a few that has Wild Arms (PS1) as a favourite JRPG. But hey, I already have Sea of Stars in my collection (happy to give up the chance of winning a copy) and didn't see this DLC coming, great video!

[@vhaun]

Wow, I keep seeing this game being mentioned everywhere I look! Never played it personally, but from what I've seen, the devs released a free massive update with a lot of QOL features like what No Man's Sky devs are doing! The co-op reminds me of Trials of Mana / Seiken Densetsu 3 on the SNES. Great job devs! Great review @SwitchUpYt!

[@olivierpoidvin7039]

An absolute masterpiece that got better! Just finished my second 100% play through with the Relic artful gambit which makes it a ton harder! And that sweet “Québécois” translation is a really nice thing for us folks in Montreal! Cheers!

[@springer1786]

I love it when devs aren't afraid to change their games if they don't match up to what they had planned. The obvious ones being No Man's Sky and Cyberpunk 2077, but even when the game isn't broken or clearly lacking in content, seeing devs care enough to still work on it and add massive amounts of content is very cool. Well done Sabotage!

[@Vpark117]

Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga was a childhood favorite of mine, and I think it still stands up there with the best. Movement and puzzles are always fun and the battle system is perfection.

[@stephenbalderson5294]

My fave is OCTOPATH TRAVELLER II, the 2d/3d scenery is stunningly beautiful. The entwined story of the eight playable characters is awesome. Nothing else touches this in my opinion......see-yahhh!!!

[@DamienThimons-rv1wj]

Seeing this brings back memories from 30+ years ago. Days when my father and I would play S-NES and Genesis games together. Perhaps I'll pick this up And see if he'll have a crack at it with me. Take us back to much simpler times.

[@stevereeves6971]

Adding co-op to this game is exactly what I was hoping for. I’ve never tried it because it’s hard for me to play solo rpgs since my son always wants to join in; so maybe now we can both try it out! Cheers everyone!

[@RobertJohnLora]

I’m liking this dev more and more - love seeing the sponsored segment on this channel. Just bought it on sale but I may just push it all the way ahead of everything else in the backlog.

[@Caffrey90]

Always happy to see more love for *Sea of Stars* I played the game on launch and since I don't have gamers in my circle to play this with again I'll probably revisit the game when the new story DLC releases next year 😎

[@jesssealey6552]

I hope they update the demo with these combat changes as I just can't afford to take a chance on a new game without trying it first, even if SwitchUp love it as much as you do. Even Balatro being nominated for Game of the Year isn't enough for me to invest without playing a demo first sadly, despite my brother (fellow gaming nerd) enjoying it heartily. Cheers SwitchUp! Looking foward to maybe seeing My Sims bundle popping up here someday. 😊

[@unemployedphilosopher5072]

My favorite RPG of all time is Radiata Stories. I also like to call it stalking simulator, because one of the only ways to recruit some of the characters is to follow them around along their daily routines and pester them, so you end up pestering everyone, which fits the tone of the game tbh. It’s very charming but I wish it was longer.

[@gariko]

I would always drop RPGs as soon as they opened up and made you choose where to go. So it took me a while to finally complete an RPG in the form of Tales of Phantasia. Was gripped by the story and the gameplay. Also DeJap gave it a certain "quiet elegance..."

[@RedWings1923]

As much as I am enjoying chained echoes I have to toss my hat in the ring to try and win it and play it instead. My backlog will never empty!!

[@LordTenebrum]

Got my physical copy and gotta update it right NOW! Thanks for this overview of the update!!

[@s2aries]

I still haven't had the chance to sit down and play it, but I absolutely cannot wait. Listening to you guys talk about it makes me want to play even more!

[@royceflores23]

It’s on the list! I passed on it the first time around, but I think I’m really interested now. The tlc some of the devs put into polishing their games is something I wish other development teams would look at when it comes to their own “almost great” game. I think it would help folks that may be on the fence, like me, decide they want to pick up the game. Thanks Mark and Glen.

[@dharmainthenorth]

Sea of Stars bought on your recommendation! Fav RPG of all time? Has to be FFVII doesn't it. Clocked it on the PS One all those years ago and loved every second. Keep up the great work, guys.

[@ray2d277]

Switch up! Y’all are the best. I found your channel a little over a year ago and have never stopped watching. I appreciate the time you put not making excellent reviews on Switch games and especially Sea Of Stars. This a RPG must.❤ My favorite RPG of all time with the exception cause I haven’t played Chrono Trigger would be. Final Fantasy 7❤️

[@SwitchUpYt]

Legend thank you mate

[@joshbarnard3739]

Haven't delved into Sea of Stars yet but for me Secret of Mana is my all time favourite. The weapon and magic variety was top notch and I remember the real time with pause element being an absolute game changer. The first two Baldur's Gates are also great fun on the Switch, can't recall how many times I've played through those absolute gems. Love the content chaps, keep those saveloys coming! XD

[@ts7844]

This game was on the South Africa Eshop for the equivalent of £7 at launch

[@TheLinkhawkins]

My favorite RPG, i think might be Sword of Mana on the GBA.

[@NicholasHutchings]

This is fantastic. I loved the demo but decided to add it to my wishlist and wait for a discount. I maybe wrong, but I think this is the first discount they've ever done ...and I was ready to grab it. But now you tell me there's more content and reworked? Colour me pixelated !!! I am one happy chappy today .. do not call me this weekend .. I will be too busy slaying monsters and finding me some treasure! Great review as usual guys. Love ya work !

[@johnholland6958]

All time favourite rpg, that’s tough. So many old classics that come to mind, but then I remember my first time playing Dark Souls and seeing my characters feeble attempt to swing a sword he wasn’t strong enough to wield, and that pretty much settles it. Great content as always guys!

[@elijahfoltz3755]

I haven't personally played many RPGs (not out of choice; I do love RPGs, but I just haven't been able to get my hands on very many), but one I've come to love the most is the HD-2D remake of Live A Live that came out back in 2022. The music (Yoko Shimomura the GOAT), the combat, the environmental design, the spritework, it's all just so good. One thing I really like is that no two chapters are exactly alike; you'll have a pretty unique experience with each one. That, and the main protagonists of the 7 main chapters all come together from across time and space for one epic final chapter that's worth all the marbles. And that true ending, good GOD is that awesome! Definitely one of the most badass game finales I've ever had the privilege of experiencing firsthand. I genuinely cannot recommend this game to JRPG fans enough. Minor spoiler if you haven't played: aside from each character's ultimate weapon, the final chapter has some very useful equipment that you'll need to use some out-of-the-box thinking to get. Second favorite would have to be the Super Mario RPG remake, as that's really the only other RPG I've been able to play thus far. Although I did recently pick up a physical copy of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, so I may or many not have a new favorite RPG soon.

[@Makotae777]

Amazing update! Think I might have to finally pick this one up. Great on the devs for making updates like this for free.

[@Mattchew2232]

Love a lot of RPGs, but my favourite is Earthbound. I first played it in middle school, and the quirky, but deep, story helped me process some issues I was going through at the time. It's a joy that my son loves it, too. Hoping to play Sea of Stars with him. Thanks for this video!

[@goldengibson1958]

Great update! Saw Sea of Stars on 30% sale on e-shop. Looks like it’s a great time to pick it up. Have a question, are you aware of any plans to release a physical version which includes the new dlc update?

[@crispyc3558]

I picked this up because of your sales video and I've been wanting to play this for ages. And now I find out it's got all these bonuses, awesome!!!!!! I can't wait to get into it (trying to finish off some other games first)

[@darylhodson4267]

THIS was a fun surprise to wake up to this morning! Can't wait to jump in!

[@shamikmajumdar8901]

The Sequel better be called "Starry Seas" XD Great Review btw. Favorite RPG of all time: Dragon Quest XI S

[@JotaKingtero]

My first DQ. Enjoyed DQ 8 on 3DS too

[@tom.c.a.d]

I've played this game the day it came out for 30 days nonstop. Did everything I could. Great game, great rpg. Had previous played The Messenger. Loved it. Will definetly comeback when the dlc of the watchmaker comes out.

[@jonmeisner]

Secret of Mana is my favorite hands down! My now-wife and I played it through while we were dating, and it's one of my fondear memories and one of her first videogames! We're planning to play this one together now too thanks to the co-op addition, so I CANT WAIT to pick it up 😊

[@chillimaster6688]

As it happens that i have a switch, Xbox series S and a PS5 i often double dip on games that i really like. Sea of Stars and The Messenger are the only games I have on all 3 platforms. That on itself speaks a lot about the quality and how much fun these games are. I really cannot wait for what's coming next from Sabotage Studio

[@williamharper7170]

This has been on my radar for months, hoping to be able to pick it up by the end of the year. Thanks for the information guys.

[@r_apt_ure]

Took turns playing FF7 with my brother back in the day, put so many hours into that game. Sea of Stars looks awesome.

[@kilrean]

Final Fantasy IX is my favourite rpg of all time. It was the first game I picked up myself and I played it multiple times a year back on the PS1. You could co-op the battles in that game as well. It's how I got my school friends into the genre back in the day.

[@aliceladley6189]

this game has been in my wishlist for so long, would love to finally dive into it!

[@danieladams4097]

I grew up not playing any rpgs except the first few pokemon generations, but have gotten into them now in my late 20s and am enjoying the strategy and world building of them! Super mario rpg, tactics ogre reborn, omori, disco elysium, and a few others. Havent played this one yet but the pixel art is incredible and ill definitely be playing it in the future! Glad to hear the developers are so invested in making their game as good as possible!

[@paulblyth9793]

Absolutely love Secret of Mana, now this has a similar co-op mode I’ve got no excuse for not jumping on this game (I hardly had an excuse before the update)

[@leomeloxp]

This game looks fantastic and actually reminds me of my favourite RPG of all time: Tales of Eternia, on the PS1. It was such a fantastic experience back in the day and it has actually aged extremely well too.

[@agentalamak]

This game is what happens when we allow people who truly care for games and are passionate about games do what they want, without the interference of overly corporate decisions. I'm glad that we have such a great selection of such indie games these days.

[@Grnvolpe]

A Couch co-op is the best news I could have hoped for

[@mementomori502]

I said it before and I'll say it again. This has been of the best pixel rpg games I have ever played like Chrono Trigger. The co-op seems interesting, although I found it hard being on a game with this kind of turn based system. I hope more games with combat systems like Legend of Mana, Tales, and star ocean come.

[@MrJona305]

Would love to give this a go together with my fiance, since she is starting to get into gaming. Also love the content and the indept reviews as always

[@timrowley2039]

What An awesome company to do this. I’m hoping to get this for Christmas!

[@adamcampbell3263]

Very cool the devs made the effort to add a load of stuff in for free! Had my eye on this game for a while, I loved Chained Echoes and Crosscode so this is right up my alley

[@gimoninderkiste1292]

Thanks for the outstandingly informative video - great to see all the live and passion that went into the game. Really looking forward to playing it myself sometime soon! 😊 Meanwhile, the favorite RPG's gotta be Trails in the Sky. Estelle is just the best Protagonist ever and the Remake is gonna be a blast! ❤️

[@111sssttt1]

Favourite RPG would be octopath traveler. This update looks so good, thanks for the review!

[@coltonsmorong]

My favourite RPG of all time is Legend of Dragoon! Not only did it start my love and appreication of RPG's, it forced me to learn how to read and partake into these worlds.

[@gradyharrison8370]

Been waiting to pull the trigger on the physical copy of this game for reasons that escape me. I have 3 kids, so diving into a RPG is more daunting than ever, but they are my favorite. Gonna have to just do it. And hell, now my 10 year old can play with me! My favorite RPG is Elder Scrolls IV (Oblivion). Nothing has made me feel the sense of freedom and fantasy I got playing that game when it came out. Quirks and all. Love this channel. Cheers!

[@proph5035]

Thanks for the review. I'm considering getting this. My fave RPG of all time is -- to me an underrated classic -- Skies of Arcadia.

[@Autoxmanic]

That question all time RPG. I truly had to ponder what would be #1. I started gaming as a fighting game player, so when I started to play other genres, Knights of the Old Republic was the big one of the time, so it was my first real deep dive into an RPG which made me go play all the classic ones lol

[@sneakysimian]

Man, I should really should pick up this game. Seems to have glowing reviews everywhere.

[@bb-je3yz]

I’ve had my eye 👁️ on this for a while. I ADORE chained echoes. I hope this also lives up to the indie snes rpg hype like that one did.

One of the games I have in my wishlist. This makes it even more attractive so that I play it with my son. Nintendo should've thought of doing something similar for Mario & Luigi, perhaps for the next. In terms of RPGs, XC trilogy has my heart currently. Actually, I think they share composer with Sea of Stars, one of them.

[@Lucretia019]

Sea of Stars just keeps outdoing itself! This update feels like an RPG holiday gift-polished combat, epic co-op, and a game that somehow got even better! Honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if the next patch gives us the ability to recruit the sun and moon as party members. Bravo, devs! 🤘🏼🤙🏼 Oh and my favorite RPG of all time has to be Golden Sun 1 and 2! Oh the nostalgia!

[@alansmithee.01]

It's a pretty good game within the wider genre but in my limited experience, I had the most fun with and sank the most hours into Immortals: Fenyx Rising. I really enjoyed its cheeky sense of humor and colorful mythological settings.

[@superwaynem]

One of my first and probably favourite RPG has to be, Illusion Of Time (known as Illusion of Ghia, outside PAL territories) for the SNES. I hope this game, along with secret of evermore will eventually appear on the switch online!

[@alfrankowski8297]

This looks great, thanks for the review. Favorite RPG is still Skyrim after all these years. No Man's Sky, Dark Souls, Pillars of Eternity, and FFIV are close seconds.

[@macmillant]

Another vote for Golden Sun! Came out at the right age for me and I loved it!

[@davidchristman4307]

This looks amazing. I wanted to get into this one with my kids when I saw it last year but hesitated due to the single player only. Looks amazing!

[@armind7]

Favourite RPG right now? Octopath Traveller II. I had such a blast playing it & I still go back to it for side quests & just for the combat. What a gem!

[@lkennard4479]

This is dope. It is hard to get my wife to play games, but she just might with this art style.

[@DanielGurney]

I LOVED Golden Sun on the DS back in the day. I think it was the first one I really, truly took to.

[@sherintalia2476]

My favorite RPG of all time is Grandia 2. Mostly cause of nostalgia. It was my first RPG and I played it a lot in my childhood.

[@bossdoor]

Did they remove the completionist again

[@Schizm1]

One of my favorite RPGs I've played this year. Perfect Switch game as well.

[@CinvictusB]

Heck yeah, my wife just bought me a physical copy, but its for Christmas :( I didn't even expect these kind of updates

[@DrewBL]

I’m so excited to play through this game with my wife! My Favorite RPG remains Chrono Trigger and Sea of Stars is an awesome love letter to that game.

[@Vulcanfaux]

I need to go back and play this again, I did the intro but didn't want to go back fully yet til after I beat mario and luigi.

[@chinoparedes6354]

I love watching your reviews and sales videos. My favorite RPG has to be the suikoden series. Suikoden 5 to be exact.

[@lotheravanti4295]

I started it but didn't continue. Thanks for reviewing this update. It looks REALLY good, especially the changes to the combat.

[@jlkomina778]

Same here but will I finish it now due to an update.

[@AlexandreeSantoss]

I loved playing this game, now I need to start over, have been wanting to do that for a while, now it’s the time!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@empire2.035]

My top RPGs Baldur's gate 1&2, Ice wind dale, Diablo 2, Skyrim, Divinity 2, Pathfinder wrath of the righteous, Pillars of eternity. Old school is the only school 😎

[@jaredpeterson5573]

LotR the Third Age on GameCube was my favorite RPG to play in couch co op growing up. My brothers’ and I played that countless times

[@psonn80]

Xenogears was is my favorite. The art style really brought that game to life. In a lot of ways sea of stars reminds me of Xenogears in that regard. I will have to pick this one up.

[@oslifhaler3743]

Sea of Stars is on my wishlist for too long. That free update looks amazing! My favourite RPG is Octopath Traveler II. I'm still playing it but I'm having a blast! The gameplay, the story, the visuals and the soundtrack! Oh I love that soundtrack!!

[@6angel6slayer6]

Thanks for the heads up! My favorite RPG would have to be the first one I ever played Final Fantasy 8.

[@tahakathiria1334]

That's the beauty of indie games, they listen and improve. Unlike big shot companies who just keep the games according to their own wish.

[@TheMaitreC]

And the Quebec language option is a nice addition also!

[@Winniethepoohchic]

Looks like something to look into now thank you switch up

[@ppbunt]

This has been on my wishlist since day one, still waiting for the ultimate barjain! Such a beautiful game. My fave RPG of all time has to be Baldurs Gate. Day one purchase, I was absolutely enthralled

[@SwitchUpYt]

33% off is a decent barjan right now. Mark

[@MariaCalore]

I LOVED the demo at the time, I'm very happy that there's multiplayer now, never really played a turn based with someone else. I actually played very little turn based games... Very first one was Septerra Core, for those who remember it 😂 (god I'd love a remake!!) Then directly 20 years later on the Switch, thanks to you guys, I played Earthlock and Jack Move - which I reeeeally loved and wanted much more! I was waiting for the physical version of this to have a discount, but maybe I'll buy it digital... Can't wait to play with BF ❤ (If only Greak had the same kind of update...)