10* Button Shy* Games Reviewed In 10* Minutes!

[@Esto_es_un_Poema]

Tom... It's quite strange, but I feel that you brought back some of the raw creativity of the first videos of SU&SD... And honestly, it's wonderful and fresh, thank you for that. :D

[@DrMcFly28]

Yes, Tom somehow brings back Paul's subtle undercurrent of insanity which I feel was missing for the last few years. He's still not gluing limes to his face, but I'm sure it's just a matter of time... :)

[@6thchance995]

Little from column A, little from column B...

[@louism2970]

@@DrMcFly28 a matter of....lime?

[@themultifish]

Tell that to the plant.

[@joecrook3519]

That's it! There's a kind of quiet angry mania under a cuddly visage. And that's what Paul had too. Now I see it!

[@RustalWolf]

Move over, reference pear, Tom's kitten is the new gold standard.

[@jokerES2]

Don't let reference pear know.

[@GerackSerack]

What happens when the kitten grows up?

[@HitchHiker404]

How dare you even think that the pear could ever replaced by a pathetic kitten.Don’t make me laugh.

[@invisiblesupermonkey]

@@GerackSerack have a standing order in place for new kittens to be delivered from a kitten farm every 4 to 5 weeks to ensure a consistent kitten based reference system?

[@iruns1246]

@@GerackSerack everybody knows reference kitten doesn't grow up, everything else in the world just shrink. That's why it's a reference.

[@42thursday42]

"beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep and then regretting it afterwards" absolutely killed me for some reason

[@icetrey1000]

Best bleep joke in the history of SUSD, which is really saying something! Tom looked at one of Quintin's favorite moves and accepted the challenge.

[@TwoToneTrumpet]

"Like a drunk EDM fan, you'll be searching for base until the sun rises" The best line of the review, cracking joke.

[@dustinvognild8128]

Bass*

[@vinterskugge907]

All your bass are belong to us!

[@21centurymagic]

@@dustinvognild8128 Bayss**

[@pimentoloaf1509]

"Drunk"

[@3thanguy7]

"it's just like opening a pack of trading cards, but instead of getting 10 useless pieces of paper... you get 18" dying

[@alexeikieran2112]

"nobody can review a game better than Paul and Quinns" matt shows up "nobody can review a game better than Matt and Paul and Quinns" tom shows up "nobody can review a game better than Tom and Matt and Paul and Quinns"

[@riccardoorlando2262]

I'm gonna say it. Nobody can review a game better than Tom.

[@samhs101]

I’m mainly familiar with Ava through the podcast but they are the best of the lot of them! Their analysis is excellent and it’s great to see someone at SU&SD focus on big games like mage knight because the rest of the team have a penchant for lighter and quirkier games (which is no bad thing)

[@samuelfrank2712]

@@samhs101 Well said, Person Whose Name Is Also Sam. Ava was a really good get.

[@psyck011]

@@samhs101 Pronouns- I thought Ava prefers they/them?

[@fullfat8112]

@@samhs101 yes! yes yes! Ava is the one member of the SUSD gang who's taste in games actually lines up with mine... I love the original boys, but they really like big social "performative" games where they get to be centre of attention, and that is SO not my tastes. Ava likes proper crunchy fiddly stupid euros with rules for building degradation and five different score trackers, and crucially they can explain the joy of those games better than I ever could... I genuinely love them!

[@FreyjaHerself]

I really loved "I'm editing your lines out as you speak" that was a good bit

[@TheCAPIreland]

Glad to see Tom's found his review style. I'm worried that his review style seems to be "mental breakdown of the fun variety", but I'm glad he's found it all the same.

[@blundermoth4720]

"Distinct sense of melancholy" he said, as he torched a defenceless horned reptile, for the invented crime of enjoying life

[@Blizzic]

15:24 That little zoom in after "tug your way to Popedom" as the implications flash across his face...I fucking lost it.

[@SynGirl32]

"Alright, so we have a ton of small games, how should we go at this?" Tom: "I am speed."

[@peterclarke7240]

"We have lots of dinky quirky games to explain and review-think you're up to it?" "I am a leaf on the wind..."

[@joelface]

This really was such a genuinely enjoyable half an hour of listening to someone talk. Tom you really are a mad genius. My favourite part has to be the perfectly told first-wine story.

[@mrdreadful5567]

Ive only just begun the video, but I do hope a small kitten shows up inexplicably. That would really make my day.

[@Veggieman87]

Tom took the fourth wall, knocked it down, and rebuilt it using the Board Game Police's cut frames. So many editing jokes, I love it!

[@One_Odd_Ood]

The confetti pop after “Hooray!” made me laugh out loud.

[@Pseudoscorpion14]

I'm a big fan of Tom's Chaos Edit aesthetic.

[@Kepp_r]

This is one of the best SUSD video imo, the style and comedic timing is soo so so good Tom. I love you, and thank you for reviewing one of the best game publisher that I've seen, I love their tiny games! I love Liberation the most, I think it's so cool

[@hattenkofer]

The Game Police dialogue was brilliant. One of the best-written sequences in SU&SD history.

[@JYockey]

"The Knight, a card labeled 6, can be placed on top of the dragon, a card labeled 9" Thank you for your service.

[@GoodRogue]

Nice.

[@heinokunzelmann8967]

I love how Tom wasted no time when showing off his kitten

[@hoaxnobody8416]

My best friend RYAN sent me here! Shout-out to RYAN for introducing me to such an awesome channel!

[@shutupandsitdown]

Shout-out to RYAN!!!

[@aarcade6676]

RYAN seems like a cool guy

[@ryanrobot7975]

Im not your Ryan but he sounds like a cool guy

[@antonudd849]

RYAN, what a pal

[@basieellington6493]

RYAAAAAANNNNN!!!!!

[@tomasxfranco]

"in vino, morte", I don't think that means what you think it means.

[@aaronfirewing9196]

🤣🤣🤣

[@AndrewMacLean_elucid8]

Yup. This was the line for me. 💀

[@alfredbaeumer3643]

Siiick editing and flow. Juicy sound effects. Top notch. Toms on fire.

[@derekbowen5820]

So glad to see Button Shy getting more coverage. They make so many great small games. In Vino Morte is my favorite because I feel like it gives all of the satisfaction of a much longer bluffing/deduction game into about 5-10 minutes. Also, it's basically the poisoned wine scene from the Princess Bride. If someone doesn't reference Iocane powder at some point, you might be playing it wrong.

[@thegreensunsetgroup2501]

10 minutes seems a lot longer than usual, maybe the quarantine is getting to me.

[@changsiah2]

don't feel so down

[@MrStevenvanL]

@Dan M I love science!

[@tsthemaster4084]

@Dan M This is the only logical and rational decision

[@PhoenixMelior]

Tom. Tom. Tom. Why are you so good at your job? Your Food Chain Island review had me in tears. Give this man a raise!

[@Interprestor]

I wish Tom was there to announce every little thing in my life with this mixed sense of excitement and fear.

[@michaelgillaspy5369]

In Vino Morte is such a fun little game. It's a great pub game, great convention game, great little game in general.

[@brandonbrungard8418]

Now that's how you make a 35-minute video engaging! Amazing work Tom! I make videos on youtube for a living and can only imagine the herculean lift it was to write, film, and piece this thing together. It has a friggin' arc even! And there are just so many wonderful moments peppered throughout. It's a shame I can't give them all the shoutout they deserve, but I'd be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the punch zoom that floored me at 15:26. This is hands-down my favorite video on the channel.

[@chrisnelson6166]

Tom's been great on the podcast and it seems like he's really started to find his own voice for his review videos. They were good before, but his past few have been more uniquely his own and have been REALLLLY good!

[@kivipaperisakset3999]

I've watched SU&SD as entertainment for a long time, but this review really felt like it was turning into art.

[@davidzimmermann920]

My God! His editing is soo good! Especially the suddle ones are very funny. like the mini zoom at "popedom" or the "alright" award makes me just giggle on the toilette.. Makes my day, really! It reminds me of the bon appetite - it's alive episodes with Brad!

[@dog1783]

BRUMBOPOLEE??? Tom is a riot, what a brilliant addition to the SUSD team Edit: holy christ the concert anecdote

[@ifnyou]

If you want some random advice from a random stranger, which you almost certainly do, *Seasons of Rice* is the best 2p Button Shy game, sadly not featured here.

[@mudandbleach]

Seconded.

[@CompressionPolice]

Me: Wait? It's all Chess Month? Them: _Always has been_

[@TheUstican]

The "in vino veritas" story joke was truly spectacular.

[@joelface]

And to conclude such a great story with the "punchbowl in hell" line... perfection.

[@tristram4711]

I watched this twice today and came back a third time to tell Tom I love his videos and how 'Tom' they are. Keep having fun, love your work.

[@GIVEPAUSEhobby]

Man, that Uncut Gems photo is just the best. It's such a lighthearted video with a call-out to THE MOST INTESE MOVIE. Maybe he'll reference the photo at some point (I'm only seven minutes in), but even if he doesn't, I love it.

[@kacheek9101]

I'm only seven minutes in and I've already fallen in love with this video. Reference kitten, Zelda music, and, relevance!, I actually own Sprawlopolis and its Beach and Points of Interest expansions and it's nice seeing love thrown its way

[@jedfromyourlocallibrary]

I hope as we delve further into 2021, we can get some affirmative plant secret ASMR. You're doing great at board game reviews, Tom!

[@MrBongoking]

I spent 40 minutes watching this instead of doing the work I need to complete this evening and I have no regrets. More kitten though, please!

[@Bokosuka-yl7eq]

Tom, you do such a great job man. Half the time I watch your reviews not even to watch the game, but to watch you. Love you man

[@HugoKawamata]

Very fair review of Hierarchy, it’s a hard game to get into and a lot more chesslike than most other Button Shy games. From what I’ve heard from my playtesters and other players online, once you’re on top of all the abilities, the game gets really fun. Thanks for checking it out!

[@aarcade6676]

Tom you have officially made one of susd's best reviews, it will surely go down in history

[@armyofcats]

Just wanted to chime in (with many others, it seems) to say this is the video of Tom's I've enjoyed the most. Seemed much more relaxed and the natural silliness and editing were great. Look at his cheeky little face! Keep up the good work Tom!

[@liamsheehy]

"Your move, castle-boy" Any sightings of chess month long after its theoretical death all get a like.

[@robgrieco6828]

This is absolutely brilliant. Like a board game Monty Python. Loving what Tom is bringing with his videos

[@thechevyferrari9559]

There was Guile’s theme, a JoJo reference, and a kitten. I am soothed.

[@MichaelNerman]

I was pretty sure that was from Street Fighter. Is it because the hat looks like M. Bison or something? Then why would he use Guile's theme? Maybe just because it's a good song and Quinns' favourite.

[@kherubim1]

Guile's theme goes with everything, even Glasgow.

[@thechevyferrari9559]

@@kherubim1 Glasguile’s theme.

[@lutentemedio]

Tom seems like my kind of person. Really enjoy his videos and his "on camera" personality overall

[@mattyrellu]

Framed Howie on the desk, you gotta love it EDIT: not a desk lmao

[@RandyJC250]

Wow!!! Tom's editing is totally on point in this video. Perfect story telling and delightful cut scenes and dubs! This is why SUSD is awesome, right here! (Note: I started this comment before Tom's whine at the end about editing. Don't hate it, Tom. We all love what you're doing! )

[@RandyJC250]

I can tell how much work and time, how much love, you put in to this. Amazing!

[@gwnpachtweedledum2816]

To be honest, more often than not I don't feel the same way about the games you review Tom, but I love watching your videos - your editing and humour are top notch!

[@gracealanskas5968]

One of my favorite SU&SD videos, 10/10

[@calvinthegreat69]

I feel like Tom is the SU&SD I have the least agreement on games with but the most similarity sense of humor wise. He does the best bits.

[@madeleineparker-hill7767]

It was a beautiful review of some lovely looking games encapsulated by a wonderful goodbye take from Tom that just felt so real and relatable. I like Tom. I also liked the review! Great job!

[@madeleineparker-hill7767]

...bye!

[@chriswatson1020]

This is an absolute masterpiece. Thanks Tom, I think this is my favourite video from the site.

[@thatgeek8064]

I absolutely love toms videos. Theyre always so weird and funny and would make for some great out of context videos

[@merlinmess3793]

Dear Tom! Great work on the solo stuff... I am a solo gamer (because... this ....) Its lovely to see you find your feet. I bought Avalon (because I’ve always wanted to be pope).... and spaceshipped (not featured) but looks a fun solo. Thanks keep up the good work :)

[@RedBairnMedia]

I eagerly await the series of "Tom Reads..." with excerpts from morose things like "This Week in Plagues" or "Opening Sequences to Casualty that were deemed too grisly for the BBC"

[@ghuulmusic]

Tom you are so special, bring the chaos

[@vhtproductions]

As someone who travels as a backpacker, this collection of boardgames is awesome! I didn't know Button Shy, but one or two of their games will definitely join me on my future trips (if we're allowed, one day, to travel...). Thank you for this review!

[@smoorecrux]

Nice! I love Button Shy, super fun to see this feature for them.

[@colourfulbucket2603]

I always look forward to Tom's reviews, they are quickly becoming some of my favourites on the site! Really funny bits, as always :)

[@ekconley6429]

Thanks for the video! Interesting thoughts on the impacts of the pandemic to game reviews, makes sense! Love Tussle Mussie and Sprawlopolis, looking forward to getting Food Chain Island, Ugly Gryphon Inn and Penny Rails through their recent Kickstarter. Spaceshipped, Antinomy, and now Liberation, are definitely on my radar!

[@HoneyCMB]

Easily one of the channels best videos to date. Keep it up!! 💖

[@the_Zinabi]

Best video SU&SD have ever released.

[@CorentinDolivet]

Tom. You are amazing. I needed the laugh, I got very thorough reviews on top. Thank you so much, I hope you get to go the pub soon

[@Nixitur]

This kinda video is why Shut Up & Sit Down is the best. It's funny, it's informative, and it showed me some games that I never heard about, but which sound super interesting. Liberation especially seems like something I'd want to play.

[@dwareb]

I love the commitment to the bit. I personally wouldn't want to stand in my livingroom totally soaked. Awesome.

[@unwrittenbook]

That video was so well done! A treat for my mid week! It shall keep me strong until the weekend!

[@KurtMcAllister42]

Tom is such a delightful addition to the channel!!!!

[@chadrowe2275]

Sprawlopolis is the best introductory solo game out there. Even if you don't think solo is for you try it. It's so simple, so quick, and takes no time to set up and put away while being a joy to play. The European version by quined comes with a scorepad!

[@benpuckett3806]

Tom, you are fantastic and I love the flavor/style of your videos. I also like the progression of locations you've been filming in and therefore your current level of sanity.

[@TheCurlyCal]

Tom, this is your best video yet, I feel like this was a real upping of your game and I sincerely appreciate the effort

[@andrewphilos]

Oh my god, the joke about being able to move the camera was hilariously meta!

[@official-sh6nm]

I always enjoy this reviews, this guy Is really good, he should make More reviews

[@mikemckenzie1397]

This big bundle review is humour and charm personified! A joy to watch, but man so I miss gaming in the pub now haha

[@MrWidlack]

Sedlec Ossuary? Kozel, Braník and Radegast beer? OMG, so many czech connections in one SU&SD video!! Awesome!! (We are small nation, we get excited quite easily)

[@JoryGraham]

Finally picked up a bunch of these. That alligator really does look like it’s enjoying itself way too much, even more so in person.

[@Ipsenscastle]

It's actually reached the point where I'm looking forward to Tom's reviews most of all, he's doing an excellent job!

[@Ipsenscastle]

Also props for using Guile's theme

[@vuuvovuuv]

the board game police edit/geography joke is unbelievably good

[@louism2970]

10 minutes is such a blatant lie yet I really don't mind, Tom is fast becoming my favorite reviewer. Humour, creativity, he's got it all

[@daihideo]

"Like a drunk edm fan you will search for base [bass?] Until the sunrises." Hahaha had me dying. Good one!

[@tomd2666]

Tom won't be so cocky when board game SWAT is called in.

[@AhJong0]

One of the funniest SU&SD’s for a while, some genuine laugh out loud moments. Cracking work, Tom (apart from the Uncut Gems picture....no, anxiety inducing movie not required in current lockdown!).

[@ElaineAlaine]

I can’t frown while watching a Tom review. The manic joy (or whatever you want to call it) is contagious.

[@Voidoath]

Toms reviewer persona is so expressive. Always some kind of twinkle in his eyes.

[@goodgruff]

Really love your editing style

[@AutumnReel4444]

The Glasgow bit was rough, otherwise that plant is dead wrong.

[@acerumble]

Tom must be an assassin because he kills it every time

[@arkonnen7]

Omg Tom why are your reviews so good? Well done

[@ajstichter]

Super glad that SUSD finally got around to reviewing some buttonshy games! I've been wanting to see your opinion on them for a while now - thanks!

[@Sadarac152]

"This is my favorite game of the bunch!" *Burns one of the cards*

[@sebastianramirez3812]

Pope fact! The popemobile is the car that the pope uses, however, pope John Paul II requessted people stop calling his vehicle the popemobile, but nobody cared and the popemobile is called that way until present day.

[@glenfairen2996]

....and “tug your way to popedum” will now need to be used every chance I get.

[@jessecunningham9924]

Great review Tom! You did way more than you had to in this video, and it was wonderful!

[@ladymuir]

This video is hilarious and hearing Antimony instead of Antinomy made me giggle every single time.

[@liampeterson8299]

Tom back at it again with an amazing review!

[@focusgents]

"Structure is a myth." Tom, you fucking sage.

[@xtrava24x]

Showing the kitten was the best weird flex I’ve ever seen.