Shadowrun Trilogy Nintendo Switch Review!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hey SwitchUp Family - excuse the watermark on the framerate - Wondershare Filmora decided I no longer owned it even though I do. I gave up trying to get it to agree as it was just that small segment. I’m a big fan of Shadowrun it has been a while. Let us know what you think of this one and if you’ll be checking the game out. If you’ve not played these before they are excellent CRPGs.

[@Hamox]

Ah yes! Classic flimora being high! The usual haha

[@tdotran]

I have never played this before so I’m excited to give this a shot. This genre is my cup of tea. As for an older gamer with limited time on hand, does the easy mode easy enough to get the story moving if the game gets too difficult on normal? Thank you for the review!

[@marcoasturias8520]

I'll try it on game pass. I love trpgs and the setting intrigues me, I hope they're good games!

[@TommyVercettisGamingNews]

Great video man. Thank you 🙏

[@GrinningWolfGames]

Was really looking forward to your thoughts on this one Mark. I know how much you loved playing them back in the day. I have a feeling this will have a physical release by Limited Run Games.

[@Ant-bm1qk]

My switch has become my console for my favorite games… ultimate alliance… Xcom and now Shadowrun… I love this

[@hauntedhotdog]

These games are GREAT. The price point is fantastic for all three games, and they are meaty enough experiences without overstaying their welcome. I can't stress enough how refreshing it is to play a story-driven RPG that isn't trying to dominate all of your waking hours with insane time investment requirements. If for some reason you don't grab them all and are only going to buy one, Dragonfall is the way to go. However, you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not picking up the whole trilogy. These are easily some of my favorite RPG's released in the last decade.

[@TheSuperspyk]

This comment alone was enough to push me over the edge and take advantage of the pre order price. I know they’re coming to game pass so I could have tried them there buuut I wouldn’t be able to then play them on the toilet 😂

[@hauntedhotdog]

@@TheSuperspyk I own them on pc, and will 100 percent be taking them on the go with the Switch versions. If you are a fan of classic PC role-playing games, cyberpunk themes, or the world of Shadowrun in general, you will be very well served indeed.

[@sunderland69]

@@TheSuperspyk Yeah, these games feel very right to be played in handheld. As far as I love Shadowrun, there are other games I'd prefer to play on the big screen, not to sit in front of TV and read a lot of text.

[@henriettereines6273]

You ever play Disco Elysium?.

[@hauntedhotdog]

@@henriettereines6273 It's in my backlog.

[@lostpeonies]

Popping in here to say that the trilogy is on sale for 10 USD until June 20, 2024, so I'm checking out this video. Thanks for this! Will likely pick this up along with Maglam Lord perhaps.

[@Ponaru]

SwitchUp coming in clutch with a review before the preorder sale ends. Well done guys. Thank you.

[@jaredpoon5869]

Just to go off the point of time commitments in a game, all three games function off a mission-based system, where you will receive a mission from someone, and you can choose who you bring and what loadsout those people will have (at least in the later two games). Then, once you're on each mission, you will have a variety of ways to accomplish the goal according to your abilities, and you will often have side quests that will give you extra bonuses or will alter the outcome of the mission. The benefit of having a mission-based system is that there is essentially no grinding in the game. The "grinding" comes solely from side quests and interactions with other people, but the game is very doable without any extra interaction. I will note, of course, that these games are very text heavy. If you are someone who skips through text in a game, then you will likely find these games much less interesting, as the text enables a lot of world building and character exposition that you won't really get from skipping the text.

[@jasonmyers8278]

Best Switch reviews online. You do a great job at breaking every category down.

[@trevorchadwick7649]

Backed it, played it, pre-ordered it on Switch, will buy a physical edition for the collection of available. These are my kinda games.

[@statesminds]

I'm hoping someone picks this collection up for a physical. Will grab if so

[@jaylucien669]

I want this physically for sure.

[@drumtap2792]

Limited Run Games recently announced they are doing the physical, though they haven't set a date yet.

[@seedmurda666]

Limited run is putting it up this Friday.

[@sevensyns7732]

I've never heard of this series but this review has me intrigued. Since it is coming to Game Pass, I plan on trying it out there first before spending the money to have it on the go.

[@mickeymickey9914]

Skip SR Returns and play SR Dragonfall. It's amazing. SR Returns is a glorified tech demo.

[@oculedo9137]

Skip it all and play Shadrowrun on your Super Nintendo, it's great.

[@SBandy]

Would love a remake of the SNES version, hell just a straight up HD remaster It confused the hell out of me when my younger self played it but I remember loving the vibe of the game. Also, Switch Up is honestly the best KZbin channel for Switch content. Outstanding work from all involved. Kudos!

[@elmatasesues3630]

Real talk bro. On all points. First time I played it I was fascinated, but I never got past the second chapter; I kept hitting narrative dead ends every time or just straight up dying. But I kept coming back until I figured out I’d need to download a walkthrough, at which point I enjoyed it enough to play it 3 times.

[@joncliffmckinley5868]

so if you play Returns on PC, there's a deep catalogue of user created scenarios including a full remake of SNES SR. food for thought

[@peterhalliday6492]

Did you know there is also a megadrive version which is a completely different game to the snes one?

[@GoodOldGamer]

I'd love more games in this setting. The ttrpg is great. And these games show it can make for great video games too. I wish more ttrpgs got this kind of love in the video game medium.

[@JO-rx4tk]

Hello from the future :) Trilogy currently on sale until tomorrow (2024/09/11) for $10 USD! Looks like an amazing value at that price.

[@WinstonAug]

I played the tabletop and sega versions. I am so happy Shadowrun continues and is still commited to the creator's vision and story quality.

[@xelthos2051]

I've always heard how good these games are and yet I've never had an opportunity to play them, even though I even saw the originals at Blockbuster back in the day. I think it's time to finally try them.

[@curtmeister45451]

Played the Sega version. Finally on the switch. Not disappointed with it. So far so good. Great game.

[@danielsosa2240]

Thanks for the review, I’ll add the collection to the wishlist!

[@DoobieDoctor5000]

Oh man I'm gonna have to check out another review. I bought the trilogy on PlayStation, and I pushed through Returns and Dragonfall, but by the time I got to Hong Kong, I just couldn't put myself through it anymore. The amount of times the game would hang for 10+ minutes was astounding. Also sometimes two and even three songs would play at the same time, giving me an earache. However, if the experience truly is better on Switch, I just might have to get it as it's on sale.

[@Mitsubachicats]

Thanks for the info: I'm a fan of the original paperbacks. I've Shadowrun on Steam/pc but haven't jumped into it yet. I do have original Switch, I'm considering purchasing Shadowrun for it now. Again, thanks. 🌻🍯🐝🐈‍⬛🐈

[@Hamox]

Really really good games! Definitely a must!

[@JawnSmith]

I played the first one on Android back when it was released. It made me nostalgic for the SNES shadowrun game.

[@NixBuffaloBill]

I was on the fence about this game but you guys did a great video review and sold me on it. Thanks

[@Bajso84]

Took me about 10 minutes to run into the first annoying bug; The music audio setting default back to max volume whenever you load a new area or save file (doesnt show on the slider). The Master audio overrides this but I just want to lower the music which is too loud. Cant do that without entering the settings after every loadscreen. Edit: It seems initiating a conversation reestablishes custom audio levels after a loadscreen. Real confusing.

[@LINNNNN2010]

Big Thanks for the Review. I am never sure about preorder a Nintendo Switch Game because of the no refund policy. So you really help us out if a game running well enoug for the switch or not

[@stormrider1049]

Running into the shadows of a sale and backlog then! Thanks for the review

[@kaidorade1317]

A review to kick off my weekend? You guys rock! Thanks

[@SwitchUpYt]

Lol that’s a long weekend bro! Mark

[@kaidorade1317]

@@SwitchUpYt nothing more than two days ha

[@kcadventures1454]

Been waiting on this one!

[@xan00xz33]

great review. I all ready have it on my Switch. going through Shadowrun Returns first whith my Elf Street Samurai.

[@nicked_fenyx]

Just pre-ordered the trilogy pack. So glad to hear they turned out well. Thanks for this.

[@dojayssauri28]

man i remembered playing this games in my old laptop such a blast

[@brichan1851]

I just love the Shadowrun universe. These games are so welcome on my system. I do hope there is a future physical release. I’ll buy it even though I have the downloads. Thank you for the review. It really is nice to hear professionals have a similar experience and appreciation as myself.

[@MaikonGarcia]

I Just want Microsoft to stop with the license and gave It to one of their studios, preferably Inxile/Obsidian.

[@brichan1851]

@@MaikonGarcia good call. But as long as they make smart decisions like putting these games on Switch and PlayStation along with PC, mobile, and the Xbox, I’m okay. Just pray they never release that god awful excuse for a game they called Shadowrun on the 360. Talk about suck!

[@manicmafia]

this makes me immensely happy. ive had a shadowrun itch since they removed it off the playstore years ago, this is an eassyyyy buy.

[@KitOConnell]

It was so good on tablets, too!

[@The_Gnome_Chomskee]

Still trying to figure out if I want to play a mage or a rigger, two classes I’ve never used before.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah I chose to create a custom class this time around! Mark

[@The_Gnome_Chomskee]

@@SwitchUpYt I have a quick question you didn’t cover: can you import your character from game to game or do you make a new one for each?

[@sportosellout]

​@@The_Gnome_Chomskee u make a New character for each game

[@atransstar]

I'm definitely going to be picking this one up. Especially considering it's 75% off right now on the eShop. So like $10 for three games seems like an amazing deal. Plus I love the Shadowrun RPG

[@Ser-Smiley]

I want this. No. Correction. I NEED this!!

[@ymarksthespot]

Having only played the SNES Shadowrun, I really love these games so far. The spirit feels really close to that game!

[@nickk3403]

Mark thank God you reviewed this if you didn’t I wasn’t going to buy. I’m checking on KZbin and online no other reviews posted.

[@spear-twirlingbokoblin7390]

I remember waking up one morning a year or so ago and thinking: "Man, they should port shadowrun to the Switch". Could it be that they were already working on it? NO, it must be I who has paranormal powers!

[@sportosellout]

haha ive been hoping for a port since i got me switch,so glad its here. cheers

[@paulwilson1555]

Which controller is attached to the Switch?

[@punkydudester3]

Games like this with small text in handheld or TV, thank god you can press the home button twice to zoom in. if it wasn't for this option I wouldn't play many games.

[@Ashassin1981]

Shadow run still showing as pre order on switch. Any advice on if it has officially released.

[@poohbear01x48]

As an IT person, I’ve noticed a pattern in MY crashes, at least. They appear to only happen to me after lLONG gaming sessions within the same game. My guess, the Switch has an issue clearing cache or memory or some finite resource that once unavailable causes the software to immediately crash close. Definitely mitigated by closing the software every day or so and power cycling the unit. I treat my Switch like my 3DS. It’s always running some game in sleep mode.

[@mariovj1764]

Thanks for the review it is great for you guys have more sponsors

[@Rkocuh]

those joypads are sick

[@blizmo2]

You guys are putting in work Thanks for all the vids 😎🤙👍👍

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thank you mate! Mark

[@Night-Jester]

I've been looking forward to this trilogy coming to the switch for a while. I wasn't going to get it until I saw your review but I got scared I would miss the sale so I just went ahead and bought it. Thanks for the review though I can't wait to play!

[@baddragonite]

Currently these three games individually are $4.99 on the Switch for the next few days

[@AM-hv3pd]

Hi @SwitchUp, one question: Does the game provide subtitles in other languages (e.g. German) or is it only in English? Best regards!

[@Fenrid]

I would really appreciate if you guys add a little text at the end with the list of languages available.

[@robertduggan4617]

Warning for some reason in shadowrun returns the academic etiquette reads in game as the street so it locks you out of the academic choices like the one that doubled your first payout from the black market fence

[@nickk3403]

Hey guys a patch came out today for all three games I’m noticing at the moment runs better than before but will confirm once input more hours in.

[@ms-h7617]

All three are on sale now. Any recommendations as to which I should start with? I'm not sure if I should go in release order or if one is better than the others

[@MalditoSeasEstadoDelsrael]

Dragon fall and Hong Kong are very good and the three are standalone games that just use the same rules. Returns isn't even worth playing but I've replayed the other 2 several times.

[@nickman187]

I don't know what I was thinking. Text is too small to read on a switch lite.

[@holo1560]

My condolences

[@Pandaramaster]

June has been an unbelievably strong month for Switch, and July is bringing Xenoblade Chronicles 3! Returning to Shadowrun Returns (no pun intended) trilogy I preordered as soon as I could because, like you say, the Switch is the best place to play games like these! I was bit hesitant at first with the performance but I appreciate you do that first in the review, as that’s the most critical point really when it comes to a switch port on good games already! Great review as always and least the watermark disappeared quickly 😂

[@_tilbernator]

Appreciate the review while it's still on sale! Might check these out. I'd never heard of these games until I clocked them as coming soon on the eshop (my only experience of Shadowrun was a weird deathmatch first person shooter on the Xbox 360)

[@Vynxthe1st]

I can't finish the first game due to a bug that doesn't let me take control of my character after a certain point in game 1. Anyone else with the same problem?

[@SwitchUpYt]

Can you detail it - I’ll send to the devs

[@Vynxthe1st]

@@SwitchUpYt absolutely. So there is a mission in the game where you have to jack into the matrix. It's right before the hospital. You can either jack in yourself or ,if you have no decker like me, someone else jacks in for you. When you jack out after getting the information I don't get control over my character. Camera works fine. The menusymbol blinks when i press + but doesn't do anything. I've somehow gotten around that problem, but now I have a similar problem near the end of the game. A neutral character wants to jack in during a fight and the game does not let me press start to let me jack in. Its all very frustrating. Thanks for the work, love the reviews!

[@kjs8495]

Text size in handheld iswhat I was wondering about. Thanks for addressing that.

[@donncon]

When he mentioned the font was a 'little' too small, I should have known it was WAY too small for me. I broke the cardinal rule and pre-purchased. I have an oled, but the font is still way too small. It's unplayable. I would not recommend until a font adjustment is added if your eyesight isn't 20/20.

[@SeventhheavenDK]

Thanks, I was looking for this.

[@orionassante3386]

I was a Kickstarter backer for the original PC ones and happily bought the trilogy again on both Switch and PS4. Only thing I don't like about the console version of Returns is that they removed your default leather trenchcoat outfit from the game. I actually spent most of the game in that outfit when I played on the PC.

[@XhoowieX]

I have been waiting for this review since I saw these games announced 👍

[@sportosellout]

been waiting for these games to Come to switch,really enjoyed these games on pc so love to play these on the go

[@supachill1]

Things not mentioned in this review. Text is barely readable in handheld. Restart forcing bug. Characters get stuck behind objects, preventing progression. This happens frequently. Save often.

[@SwitchUpYt]

I did mention text size and that it’s just about ok on an OLED but needs a text size option. You must have missed that. Mark

[@madscientist2621]

Just bought it on sale! Can't wait to play!!

[@chrisr024]

We need a physical copy !

[@DemomanHub]

Pre-ordered this a few days ago since I've wanted to move beyond the Android versions of Returns and play the other two games, but for some reason the games haven't unlocked in my region yet. Hoping I won't have to wait until noon or later for it to pop, but I'll be patient! Anyone else still waiting for the unlock?

[@HesarealNoWhereMan]

I bought these games when they released, but I never played them much because I do not like playing games on my phone. I'm a huge fan of the SNES game. I thought what I played of these games was cool. definitely buying this on the switch.

[@Murasakitsuyukusa]

Definitely getting this when it goes on sale on eShop.

[@chompachangas]

Yeah, been looking forward to this one.

[@darkridearts]

I own these on PC and I’ve played through them already. Glad more people will get to play them.

[@sportosellout]

same here but i will Def play them again on switch soon,cheers

[@vajaspiritos744]

The trilogy is on sale atm until 2024.04.07 for 10 euros.

[@ThePlob]

Went to wish list this and the sale was a nice surprise definitely picking it up

[@Jon-bw4ie]

This game is different than what I was expecting. I thought it was going to be more like Divinity but happy it's more like XCOM. I will be getting this

[@kevindawley54]

i preloaded these games and im going to start returns tonight. I'm also excited for bladerunner enhanced edition. I hope you guys do a review of that too. I'm loving the cyberpunk love that the switch is receiving!

[@DRC644]

This really needs a physical edition

[@A_Dad]

I'll have to pick this collection up at some point.

[@nickk3403]

You are the best I was waiting for this before pulling the trigger. Mark did you try all of them in details at least couple hours in game?? Just curious sales ends tomorrow so just want to make sure if I get them they work solid

[@Ytnzy250]

Excellent apparently, just make sure you save onto your internal HD & not the SD.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hey Nick I put by far the most time in the first game and had no issues. The other two only an hour each - just wanted to check performance there. I love these games and it’s great playing through them again. As always though, although I didn’t get a crash - it doesn’t mean you wont. The Switch seems to like different models of Switch and SD cards etc etc - either way, I am having a blast! Mark

[@nickk3403]

@@SwitchUpYt you are awesome Mark timely review I will pick this up while it’s 25 off. Thank you!

[@nickk3403]

@@Ytnzy250 very good to know that. Thanks

[@latviancimmerian]

Is this the same game of the same name on super nes?? Cause I couldn't get used to those controls

[@markomlikotic6673]

Text size just a little more readable, ill be happy!👋

[@dazzianocolucci3538]

Never played any of these Shadowrun games. Cheers Mark. Was you up late finishing this video?

[@regulardadhere8832]

On sale right now $4.99 each game. Ends 9/10/23. Most likely will get all 3 games.

[@halo3cod4assanscreed]

Breif shoutout to shadowrun on the 360 and games for windows… not anything like these but that game shaped who i am today; there are probably 9 people that would agree but still

[@sierstilez]

Another great video!

[@johnnytrash2839]

Revisiting now that the games are 75% off. Looks like it's time to buy 'em.

[@jrsperezruiz2671]

Yoo is that a switch at 2:45 ? And if so what is the name of that accessorie called ? Anyone know?

[@aberoy9957]

I think they are Nyxi controls

[@JustSumGuy01]

I remember these came out on tablet and the moment I finally bought a good tablet that could run it, they delisted it

[@MunkeyD]

Hell yeah. SwitchUp coming through with the review. Its nice to see they run well and the switch. Now gotta wait till they unlock.

[@sportosellout]

ah yeah ,kinda annoying that u have to ,ait for it to unlock ,for me its allways 5pm, so if i have a Day off when a New game releases i cant play it till the day is almost over,so sad lol. cheers

[@kva7922046]

Loved these games. Finished them on PC, but defo wait for a sale.

[@mw9448]

I already own them on PC but my brain kept pushing the "but you could be playing in bed. In BED" argument. Glad I picked it up while it was still on sale.

[@KingBatiatus]

I thought for a sec that the watermark was part of the game! 😅

[@SwitchUpYt]

Lol no just me being special with my software! Mark

[@WINTERMUTE_AI]

BOUGHT IT THE OTHER DAY, already had it on PC, EPIC!

[@olaf5929]

Do you use the analog joysticks for controls or touch the screen?

[@SwitchUpYt]

Analogue sticks

[@duffman9908]

I loved playing Shadowrun a decade ago and just saw it on sale for $10 on Switch. How can you go wrong at that price?

[@Fortunes.Fool.]

I wonder if the sale will be cheaper at Thanksgiving, I already have a backlog that’s not moving.

[@yuzundogame7347]

looks like a good indie game to play. man switch has a lot of indie games and its really hard to choose which one is the one that right for you. thank you for reviewing this games. Keep it up my man!!

[@Sabre_Wulf1]

Stellar review, stellar games, played them since snes days. The modern versions are absolutely top drawer and probably the best cyberpunk game on switch now imo. (The observer with Sir Rutger being the other). Trilogy is an instapurchase. You can get them on ps5 cheaper. But this is perfect handheld gaming for me, so switch it is.

[@Bajso84]

Observer was pretty cool. We recently got Blade Runner ported aswell. Thats a classic.

[@Magnast4r]

I’ve always wanted a Cyberpunk RPG game on Switch. Hoping this is good because I’ve been wanting this for the longest time, and never played any of the Shadowrun games

[@andreask_me2683]

Question: Why is the value score so "low" if you have 60+ hours of gameplay? because there is no voice acting (=not triple A feeling) and the game is for 40€ a bit too expensive? (i bought in pre-sale because it was 25% off).

[@GeminiSunrise06]

Great review, never did those game while they are on my radar since years 😅 Gonna pick them up but on serie S. Hope i'll enjoy them but i'm sure i will.

[@JustSumGuy01]

I was really confident that this port will be stellar and at a discount for pre-purchasing it is a good deal.

[@andrewsies9065]

I have really enjoyed the games so far. Unfortunately, I have had quite a few freezes, and it appears an entire save file of mine is corrupted. It is impossible to complete the mission without a freeze. A real bummer since I’m a few hours in. Hope issues like these are patched up soon

[@thatanonwholurksmoar7386]

Question about the combat. Does the games have lots of them or these games are more story focus with sprinkles of fights? As in, is there limited amount of battles?

[@KitOConnell]

It's been a couple of years, but I believe thee is a limited number of fights. However, there are side quests that extend the playtime.