We think it’s been a cracking year so far, what is your top game? Mark and Glen
@geordienumber9s2 Жыл бұрын
Trails to Azure and Persona 4 Golden are two of my favourites from this year.
@drewmcdonald1077 Жыл бұрын
only reason Metriod prime remaster worked is not because of hardware god u guys it because the original and the switch are the same meaning the wii u and wii and gamecube. The switch is less powerful than Series Xbox and PS5 which they can do 4K this can't and that the only reason why they were able to get metroid prime remaster on switch because the hardware not complicated like Series X and PS5 where it needs to be able to do 4K
@drewmcdonald1077 Жыл бұрын
now hopefully the next Metroid prime game Metroid Prime 4 will be in 4K and there rumors that Switch 2 be able to do 4K which alot of people are probably dying for so they don't have to be force to get PS or a xbox that does 4k except ifa game they really like is not on the switch and is on xbox and ps
@n1nj4l1nk Жыл бұрын
Mortal shell came out last December
@SiobhanR28 Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you loved Rain Code! The writing is excellent 👌
@orest_4thhorseman Жыл бұрын
Without a doubt Dredge and Rain Code are the shining gems of the year. However, looking forward to Blasphemous II.
@Spyro5500 Жыл бұрын
Just picked up dredge and love it! Might get rain code at some point too
@MrJimithee Жыл бұрын
"How much can you really do on a 2D plane?" Chess Octopath 2 gets the award for prettiest graphics, LOVE that HD 2D look TOTK might be my game of the decade though, it's the best Lego game yet (!)
@jemmadavies3226 Жыл бұрын
The Switch has so many great games. Thank you SwitchUp for helping me keep up with all the best ones, even if this does mean my bank balance hates you lmao 🤣
@SwitchUpYt Жыл бұрын
Hehehe I’ll take it! Mark
@lazyvideoguy773 Жыл бұрын
Really happy to see Dredge at the top of Glen’s list, what a genuinely special game, absolutely loved every minute of the experience.
@gapster77 Жыл бұрын
Been following you guys for only a few months, since I picked up my own OLED (didn’t get a look in on the first one, my 8yo boy hogged it!) I really enjoy the channel. I’ve been a gamer since I was 11, 35yrs of gaming knowledge, across 16 platforms (inc’ mobile), I think it’s fair to say I’m a serious gamer, the amount of times you guys mention a game that’s tucked away in the back of my mind is ridiculous, I love it! Appreciate the way you remain honest and objective about your reviews whilst remaining thorough in your breakdowns, I know I can trust your opinions. I’m always picking up games in the sales because of you, and I’m never buying any stinkers. Thanks, keep up the good work, guys!
@SwitchUpYt Жыл бұрын
Thank you mate- sounds like we're from the same era of gaming for sure! Mark
@vhalrougelarfouxe Жыл бұрын
Seriously, Dredge is such a great game. The way they played on the horror was amazing. You can really feel the discomfort under your skin. Great choice for the number 1 spot Glen 👏
@mo_musashi_28 Жыл бұрын
just played the demo & i’m 🪝
@Anni_ka Жыл бұрын
It's been a great year already! And I really enjoyed your little discussion about story there. I'm in the camp of gameplay before story, but that doesn't mean I don't care for story at all. I just found that I can ignore a meh story more easily than meh gameplay. But in general, I think games have still much to improve, for instance in the writing department, but most of all in terms of tying gameplay and story together. Cause games provide such interesting opportunities to tell a story differently, but that opportunity is rarely taken (I guess that's cause risk taking and big budget games just don't work together well).
@Ser-Smiley Жыл бұрын
It is indeed a great year. And i have slain another game in my backlog! FE Engage. Didnt expect to take 125 hours to finish it though 😅
@Anni_ka Жыл бұрын
@@Ser-Smiley Oh wow, congrats!🥳 I'm assuming you enjoyed the game?:D I haven't made much progress unfortunately, cause ✨life ✨😂
@Ser-Smiley Жыл бұрын
@@Anni_ka it's pretty good. Combat is awesome. Music is great. But the story... eh the story is a bit weak. So i'll give it am 8/10. Minus 1 point because of the weak story and minus another 1 point because of no NG+. Overall i enjoyed it. And now im playing Persona 5 royale with cheese. 😋
@Nedwig747 Жыл бұрын
Were just a little over half way through the year and we've had so many fantastic games this year it's crazy. 2023 has been an incredible year for games, especially considering what's still to come!
@mikeclark4480 Жыл бұрын
Dredge is a stunner ! Loved it so much
@hauksart Жыл бұрын
I like it when well a well done story is incorporated in a game, but I don't consider having a story to be an essential ingredient to a good game.
@tzovlask Жыл бұрын
My highlights this year not mentioned in this list are as follows: Fire emblem engage Afterimage Atelier ryza 3 Kirby return to dreamland Trinity trigger Been a decent year, but I can I feel the big wind down!
@fluffyfish285 Жыл бұрын
I got dredge cause of you guys, a game I normally wouldn't pick up. Tried the demo and was hooked !! Thank you so much for all you do. You've given me quite the backlog
@Gambit2483 Жыл бұрын
Playing Rain Code now and have to say, I'm _thoroughy_ impressed/surprised. The writing is engaging, very tongue-in-cheek, and very much deserving of that M rating 😅 The production values are great in this!
@drewinsch2916 Жыл бұрын
Was waiting with bated breath for Dredge to be mentioned. Absolute contender for my favorite game of 2023.
@cristiansaavedra8737 Жыл бұрын
Cool games, half of them are on my wishlist and half on my backlog. Also, fantastic video, it was really interesting hearing your conversation. I always respected miyamotos view of "story tampers gameplay", though I dont fully share it!
@sevensyns7732 Жыл бұрын
Dredge is my top pick, but my list would include the FF Pixel Remake. It's a unique experience for me since I've never played anything prior to FFX.
@mo_musashi_28 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Dredge recommendation, I recently played the demo & loved the atmosphere, art and fishing 🎣
@squashedhobbit6049 Жыл бұрын
You guys should do a series where you two discuss between a couple of games you have worked though from your backlog and try to convince each other to try and put your game at the top of the back log. Would love to hear why you should finally play Luigi's mansion 3 over TOTK. Something like that
@SwitchUpYt Жыл бұрын
That’s a cool idea would make a good segment for sure! Mark
@squashedhobbit6049 Жыл бұрын
@@SwitchUpYt thanks would love to hear your thoughts
@Arrrrrrrach Жыл бұрын
That Remnant is bloody amazing innit! The sequel comes out soon and looks bonkers.
@pong8138 Жыл бұрын
I definitely agree with this. Dredge is much more enjoyable than TOTK
@KIrvin_The_Scholar Жыл бұрын
Hades 2, Blasphemous 2, both mario games, Metal Gear master collection, Batman, Sea of Stars, Plucky Squire, metal slug tactics, silk song. The second 1/2 of the year looks promising.
@grumpygramps Жыл бұрын
Hmmm, may be I should try the demo of Dredge.
@SwitchUpYt Жыл бұрын
For sure mate
@SchnappM Жыл бұрын
i really liked the discussion you had about stories in gaming, some good insights there
@geordienumber9s2 Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to try rain code and Dredge. Seeing Dredge also has me hoping that Dave the Diver will be on Switch soon.
@Kindabushybeard Жыл бұрын
Dave the diver is coming to switch later this year. Excited doesn’t even begin to describe how happy that makes me
@geordienumber9s2 Жыл бұрын
@@Kindabushybeard last i saw they said they wanted to bring it to consoles in 2023, but i am not getting my hopes up until we have an official date.
@Kindabushybeard Жыл бұрын
Very good point. I guess we keep hoping for the best
@SiobhanR28 Жыл бұрын
Rain Code is up there for me atm, its so awesome 🎉 There's been so many good ones though 😅
@SwitchUpYt Жыл бұрын
Great game for sure! Mark
@thewalkingpappy3312 Жыл бұрын
I need to get Dredge so my fear of open water can grow
@HelliOnurb Жыл бұрын
Okay Glen, you sold me on dredge
@seanfogarty5559 Жыл бұрын
Great list 😊 as a counterpoint, I have Mortal Shell, and I don't like playing it due to the performance - it's seriously sluggish.
@SwitchUpYt Жыл бұрын
I feel ya I’m just used to playing so much worse that I can kind of just push on. Mark
@Manlyman47 Жыл бұрын
Fire Emblem Engage is probably among the better ones I played this year, but I havent played TOTK yet so...
@austinsheehan3994 Жыл бұрын
Well FE: ENgage has amazing characters and a brilliant story, so I doubt TOTK will top it.
@grahamgilmore42 Жыл бұрын
That Vernal Edge looks very intriguing. Will definitely need to check out the review.
@SwitchUpYt Жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s a great game! Mark
@captainhakob814 Жыл бұрын
They always love games that have pictures of the people of interest, instead of having them animated. I like to see the person wave or say hi, or turn around. Some of these games are super 90s(no animation) and it just seems so lazy in this day and age.
@jorgeddls Жыл бұрын
Dredge is marvelous, nothing more to say about it, a must play
@ElGranDiego Жыл бұрын
Awesome games! Didn't knew the last ones. Thanks for sharing
@nanggoputro307 Жыл бұрын
I'm very curious about Dredge, looks very interesting for those who like mystery
@toxicshot4528 Жыл бұрын
i agree with the advance war, i like the original pixel art aesthetic
@adamsmith868 Жыл бұрын
Some great games, I want to play The Pathless and I'm with Glen on preferring the pixel art style for Advance Wars. I wish there was the option to switch between art style like some retro remakes have.
@brownian29 Жыл бұрын
I have a feeling this list may change with more exciting releases soon 🤩 but I very much agree we already had many amazing, engaging games this year!! Tears of the Kingdom is probably the top of most lists for this year’s Nintendo releases, and it is well-deserved ❤
@austinsheehan3994 Жыл бұрын
Yes! Persona 5 Tactica! I've never played a Persona game before but I love turn-based tactical games. That's the only game for sure that looks like it will challenge this current top 10!
@Kalasinar- Жыл бұрын
Great picks, but personally love the fact you mentioned the Zero Escape Series. Some of the best games I have ever played.
@mariovj1764 Жыл бұрын
I need to try Dredge for sure Love is already in your list
@SwitchUpYt Жыл бұрын
It's so good!
@JohnD131 Жыл бұрын
Very much enjoyed Octopath 2. I will never get sick of 2D HD, a variation on pixel art, because I'll never get tired of pixel art itself. Really enjoyed Reboot Camp as a very different take on the strategy genre that I'd gotten used to in strategy rpgs like Fire Emblem or Triangle Strategy. Looking forward to trying Rain Code.
@michaelSlick50 Жыл бұрын
Metroid Prime Remastered is amazing. I love it. My favorite set of games of all time. I hope the others will follow, either on this Switch, or the next system.
@austinsheehan3994 Жыл бұрын
Great video, guys! My top ten would be similar - except for a couple of changes: - replacing Advance Wars with Fire Emblem: Engage. There is just so much more to do in FE: Engage, and the graphics are on a complete other level. - replacing Octopath Traveller II with Atelier Ryza 3. I do appreciate the huge achievement that is Tears of the Kingdom, but I value story and character so highly that I really struggle to get invested in it. This is a weakness (as touched on in the video) that effects a bunch of Nintendo franchises, like the Kirby and Mario games - they're just so flat and unenjoyable without engaging characters. But then Nintendo have amazing characters in the Metroid, Splatoon and Fire Emblem franchises!
@nflisrigged1395 Жыл бұрын
I did get dredge on pc Beautiful game , on switch too. Ace angler Fishing 🎣 world tour AntHIll Mario 🍄 I'm holding out for a hero .
@thebigbridge3040 Жыл бұрын
We share our No.1 favorite ❤🎉🎉🎉
@leonardolupi2807 Жыл бұрын
I loved Dredge...se need some expansions for this masyerpiece...
@slimboogie777 Жыл бұрын
Omg!!! 300k wow so inspiring to see you all go off like this it’s amazing
@tfannis Жыл бұрын
Wishlisted three of these games thanks to this video. Gaming is all about lists these days. Lists of games I want to buy, and games I bought and still haven't played 😅 And then there's my list of things I still want to do in Tears of the Kingdom before I play any other game 😂
@andrewnicholls4667 Жыл бұрын
Rain code has gone in to my favourite hidden gems of all time list. Too good
@realityxaidan5088 Жыл бұрын
My favorite games of 2023 so far are Fire Emblem Engage and Atelier Ryza 3!! Once I try Master Detectives Archives Raincode I think that’ll enter my top games as well because I absolutely LOVED the Danganronpa series
@nomanq101 Жыл бұрын
I really wanted Mortal Shell, but online reviews have been mostly negative on performance so didn’t want to take the risk
@martindion4846 Жыл бұрын
I'm currently visiting east coast of Canada. Full of islands, beachs and boats. So I'm playing Dredge and the timing is fantastic! Great game!
@danberry746 Жыл бұрын
I’ve just finished Rain Code It was really good but I love all the spike chunsoft games so I knew I was going to enjoy it! Also enjoying Dredge but haven’t finished it yet
@ryanbarry34 Жыл бұрын
11:03 what game is Mark referring to here? I wasn't aware Remnant From the Ashes is a sequel? Edit: its Chronos: Before the Ashes, i had no idea this is essentially a sequel!
@duckwaffles7447 Жыл бұрын
I know it is super recent, but after watching the Dave the diver review I bought it and have been loving it. So incredible!
@MariusMoonbeam Жыл бұрын
This is such a great year for games so far. The games have been so cool and interesting. Indie has really been on their A game. I’ve been loving Bear Bed and Breakfast, Tears of the Kingdom, and Everdream Valley. Thanks for the videos guys!
@wolfme4030 Жыл бұрын
I enjoy a storyline in a game when it is a good story. I enjoy getting stories from all types of media so if it holds my attention then it really doesn’t matter to me as to how I consume it.
@ricktyner5801 Жыл бұрын
Thank you guys for showing all the games you do! It is super helpful when picking out what to buy next.
@Ser-Smiley Жыл бұрын
This is a dangerous video! Watching this will definitely make me want to buy some of the games featured in this video. 😅
@Anni_ka Жыл бұрын
Got my wallet locked up, so I am safe to watch this video 🤣
@Ser-Smiley Жыл бұрын
@@Anni_ka tell me your secret! How do you lock up your wallet?! I need to know so that i can save my wallet. 😅😂
@Anni_ka Жыл бұрын
@@Ser-Smiley 1) Don't save your credit card/paypal/etc information 2) be too lazy to look up aforementioned information 3) profit...or well, I guess, save money 😂 (problem is when you start remembering the information described under point 1 🤣)
@Ser-Smiley Жыл бұрын
@@Anni_ka that wont work on me. My memory is too good! 😂
@thomasheenan5698 Жыл бұрын
If I could give two 👍👍 I would brilliant video -> two more verdant edge and and that undead shooter to add to the watch list Love the bookmarking on your videos too!
@r_apt_ure Жыл бұрын
I didn't realize how many games I've missed out on so far this year.
@Murasakitsuyukusa Жыл бұрын
Can't believe there is no mention of FE Engage in the video. That's definitely my number one game of this year, even after ToTK's release.
@SwitchUpYt Жыл бұрын
Good game for sure - not one of our top ones though :D - Mark
@Murasakitsuyukusa Жыл бұрын
@@SwitchUpYtbut it's objectively better compared to some games on your list though.
@MB-oc7ky Жыл бұрын
For anyone at an intermediate Japanese reading level trying to bump up their reading level - Rain Code is the best possible game you could buy.
@yaldash3592 Жыл бұрын
I don't own any of these games (yet!) but such as wonderful list of games that has already come out so far!
@stingyringpiece Жыл бұрын
damn fellas you keep giving me games to buy, which again i have now after watching your great channel !!! Master detective :) quality as always Thanks for posting
@SwitchUpYt Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate! Mark
@robertwahlstrom Жыл бұрын
Personally I think Xenoblade Chronicles Future Redeemed was extremely good.
@therealDJBoring Жыл бұрын
Ah man, I got the Dredge demo and liked it a lot but held back. Maybe I’ll go head and buy in, thanks for the reminder.
@ty_sylicus Жыл бұрын
Fantastic list!
@crystalcove99 Жыл бұрын
Im kinda biased toward Xenoblade 3: Future Redeemed because I am a huge Xenoblade fan and the DLC completely blew me away. Aside from that and the obvious Zelda TOTK, Octopath II surprised me more than I was expecting it would. I got the original at launch and generally enjoyed it, but Octopath II fixed practically every issue I had with the first game and then some. I dont think I can ever go back to the original after playing II. Another massive highlight of my year was Chained Echoes, a game that technically released December 2022 but I didnt start until January 2023. By the end, it became one of my favorite indie games.
@michaelSlick50 Жыл бұрын
Dredge sounds amazing. I have it 😆. I need to boot it up. Thanks for the brief look at it.
@powerplant. Жыл бұрын
It's been a pretty decent year so far!
@pheonix9372 Жыл бұрын
I haven't played many new releases for switch in 2023... I'm a sales fiend. But Theatrhythm is my fav from this yr. Also the final bit of story DLC for Citizen Sleeper released marking the game as finished. It counts right? I waited so long to purchase and its exactly as atmospheric and steeped in its themes as I could have hoped.
@ononakanoo4428 Жыл бұрын
It is interesting one of you mentioned the zero escape games when talking about rain code. It was made by the same game studio! Spike Chunsoft knows how to make someone that would never play a visual novel type game to play through theirs for 40+ hours. Well said, If it weren't for TOTK it might be my Switch GOTY and the 3d style they've done has loads of potential and was a refreshing take to the danganronpa style of gameplay.
@DirtyDwarf09 Жыл бұрын
Remnant looks Soo damn good on the switch, Dredge is a must play from what I experienced from the demo and I've seen you suggest advance wars multiple times and it just now peeked my interests for some reason and now I want to play it 🤣 great video and choices guys! Keep it up!
@GutsfromBewsewk Жыл бұрын
Oxenfree II has been pretty good so far... I won't say that the graphics are an upgrade (because the art style of the first game was certainly part of it's charm) though they've certainly been updated. The mechanics are a little more involved, and it has some nice throwbacks to the original. I can't really make an informed recommendation, as I haven't finished the game yet. But for the price, It's hard to go wrong if you're a fan of the first game.
@Barbaryotaku Жыл бұрын
Playing Rain Code at the moment. It's really good.
@theMeshtar Жыл бұрын
Gents, have you forgotten the Amazon Prime Days (today and tomorrow)? There's a ton of barjens running, for instance TotK is €50-ish. I grabbed physical Remnant for € 21!!! If that's not a barjen, I don't know what is
@barthedlund1429 Жыл бұрын
i have not played a lot of new games this year but so far i would say its octopath 2, i did however just grab chained echoes which is amazing
@jonk4255 Жыл бұрын
It’s interesting that a GameCube game is on this list. I’m not sure what that says for the switch game releases, if at all. Still, loved my time with a Prime. Defo have to get the remanent at some point, suits me to a tee. Dredge really peaks my interest, will have to give the demo a go first
@mikeuk666 Жыл бұрын
Means the game Is still very good and a new generation can enjoy it
@feeamerie5011 Жыл бұрын
I love Rain Code and Octopath II and if you like the Zero games Glen, you should try “Abyss of the Sacrifice” great similar themes. My top 5 YTD: 5: Kirby’s Return to Dreamland - stress free platforming excellent can’t be played without a huge grin. 4: Fairy Fencer F:Refrain Chord - SRPG sequel to Fairy Fencer F with just the right amount of fan service, belly laughs and interesting mechanics (song effects to boost combat) 3: Redemption Reapers - Dark Gritty SRPG (my favourite genre) from the studio behind Ender lillies. Great world building narrative and love to see a sequel. Bastard hard but very fair. 2: Rain Code: Master Detective Archives - This VN mystery/detective game with rpg elements is as ridiculously clever in its writing as the Danganronpa games. This studio are geniuses. (Genii?) Drum Roll: 1: Persona 4 Golden - I know I know it’s a ten year old expansion to a fifteen year old game, but it just happens to be my GOAT for JRPGs (knocking P3FES from that spot when it arrived on Vita back in the day. I unashamedly love the soundtrack, Chie Satonaka is ofc the Ultimate Waifu (expect to see her in next Danganronpa? 🙏) and now PLEASE can we have the three Dancing Games on Switch?? I own them all on PS4 but want to play them handheld forever (I’m such a nerd I spent a LOT getting the soundtracks for P3,4 and 5 and loved the rhythm action and the story for P4 Dancing is cannon and kinda a sequel I guess) Edit for honourable mentions: - Octopath 2 (would probably be top 5 but currently sits atop my mountain of shame atm) - Metroid Prime (had it on GC didn’t understand it (or fps games at all back then. I used to call them “games where you’re just an arm”😂) - Gal Guardians Demon Purge (Castlevania collides with GalGun in a wonderfully cheeky 2D action platformer.) - Castle of the Underdogs Ep. 1 (delightful little JRPG, very funny and a beautiful art style reminiscent of EDF: World Brothers) -Sentinel Girls Marfusha: Incredibly bleak anime cute em up with very dark overtones and ten endings to try to get (nearly all of which are awful lol) Hugely addictive and my go to “warm up game” this year 🫶 Greatness as always chaps 🫶
@kcadventures1454 Жыл бұрын
That's nuts that a little indie boat game turned out to be you're game of the year instead of Zelda! Dredge is awesome btw.
@shadowside8433 Жыл бұрын
Great list, but I would have found a place for Warhammer Boltgun. I will buy Dredge, tho, as a Cthulhu fan!
@mikeclark4480 Жыл бұрын
There has been some absolute bangers for Switch this year !
@JohnWestIV Жыл бұрын
I would like Dredge to have a sequel where you can physically exit the boat and explore the towns.
@mikelisagor5970 Жыл бұрын
Thank you guys. How does the coins on your site work if I buy another Eshop card from you? can the coins I earn on the purchase be used on the next purchase?
@SwitchUpYt Жыл бұрын
Yes, they can be redeemed against a future purchase.
@michaelSlick50 Жыл бұрын
Most of the time, for me, story doesn't matter. It's about game play. I'll never give a low evaluation for a game based on 'lack of story'.
@scottharvey938 Жыл бұрын
I’m seriously considering purchasing The Pathless 😊
@Williammcdert Жыл бұрын
I just started watching this channel like an hour ago and based on how much my tastes lined up perfectly so far, I went ahead and bought it lol Sorry to steal your idea but I hope it pays off!
@scottharvey938 Жыл бұрын
@@Williammcdert Fantastic stuff and thanks for letting me know. I’m pretty sure Glen and Mark, will be delighted too 😎👍
@PhillipHilton Жыл бұрын
'Dredge' and 'Tears of the Kingdom' both phenomenal in their own ways.
@LG-ro5le Жыл бұрын
Tears of kingdom is literally just botw dlc its nothing special
@Bigboss-fr2kg Жыл бұрын
Still havent got round to playing octopath 2 and advance wars yet, still playing totk and sadly my mortgage has to be priority over games now, who'd be an adult?
@comfortedghost4610 Жыл бұрын
Love your lists.
@evaguess2313 Жыл бұрын
I am here happily watching your new games videos or sales videos not really liking any enough to make my backlog grow and then you come and make this.
@adamwragg4606 Жыл бұрын
Sorry I haven't interacted or watched the videos recently lads, so many videos to catch up on and not enough time. Those looks great and that dredge looks so interesting! Cheap too!
@SwitchUpYt Жыл бұрын
No worries brother - life is busy! Mark
@adamwragg4606 Жыл бұрын
@@SwitchUpYt it is, your right, especially with 2 girls 😅 I'll make sure I don't slack watching your videos though as I love them and I'm a member too so like to support you both 👍
@elmori616 Жыл бұрын
We all know Nintendo is working on the next console by now, but there are so many games still coming out! Amazing...
@marcw3852 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Vernal Edge is on my wishlist for a sale... Nice take on stoey telling in games. My two favourite recent titles dp take a very different approach. The aforementioned Zelda with its make your own stories set up. And last years Persona 5 which very much takes a hands on approach to atory, feeling like binging your favourite TV show or movie series.
@czlowiek-man Жыл бұрын
I will be playing Dredge in few days time.
@nemesisurvivorleon Жыл бұрын
Honestly, idk if looking at these lists makes it easier or harder to decide on a switch game
@chroniclesoflaura Жыл бұрын
Rain Code looks so weird! But I am weirdly intrigued 🤔
@minecraftotalwar Жыл бұрын
Advance wars is so much fun PvP
@gurke1272 Жыл бұрын
So many great games... Too bad my library is already way past an extent that I can hope to finish in my lifetime.😅