The $5 3D Platformer You'll Actually Want - Lunistice Nintendo Switch Review

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[@adithya260]

Its incredibly sad that games like these can be bought for 5$ but worthless skins can go up to 30$.

[@shadowoc91]

They can go for a loooottttt more than that, see CSGO.

[@Gma.parkour]

@@shadowoc91 or even mobile games like Pokémon unite and call of duty mobile

[@UndeadCollector]

It's incredible sad, that there are actual ppl spending 30$ on skins.

[@bbcraz1226]

See pokemon scarlet/violet

[@timothybuff8338]

Smite is so guilty of this, 100$ for a skin when I can get two whole 50+ hour games that’ll have me balling at the end….I’m looking at you xenoblade3, even better I can spend 100$ getting quite a few awesome indie titles.

[@BenAstridge]

This looks gorgeous! I often think games like this for such low prices do often give me more joy and excitement for games as a medium than a more normal full price AAA release.

[@esperago]

I don't understand why there are so many "cute" games these days. As an adult man with three kids, it's kinda off-putting. My wife came across me playing a cute game the other day and she whispered in my ear "You're making my d*ck soft." (FYI... she's quoting a Dave Chappelle skit). To be frank, I get it. They are d*ck softening.

[@EnigmaticGentleman]

You know, this game actually had a demo at Sonic Amateur Games Expo a year back, great to see fan game makers like Lake Ferperd and Kaze Emmanuar break into the main industry.

[@nickploosvanamstel5832]

I've been digging through the eShop for something to buy with my leftover eShop funds and this game looks to be the exact thing I've been looking for. If it weren't for this review, this game might've flown under my radar. Didn't bother with the demo, just bought it straight away. The review told me all I needed to know.

[@Neko123Uchiha]

Funfact: The developer is actually a former German KZbinr and still Twitch streamer named HerrDekay. It's so cool to see him getting international recognition for his game! Thanks for the review :D

[@hq1122]

Bit of a false information, since he goes by DEKE64 now

[@Pownchao]

This looks so LOVELY! Thank you guys for sharing it and giving it a spotlight. Just by looking it, I know it’s an instant buy, and that I HAVE to follow this developer! Please continue to review and showcase little games like these! If the dev ever sees this comment section, I want them to know I’m on board with your ideas from here on out!❤

[@hq1122]

Having followed the developer for many years, it makes me really happy to see a review of his game here now

[@bintobox]

We need more games like this

[@jordanchicksen]

Look out for “Big Catch”, I think that it’s coming next year.

[@Sjono]

Never thought I’d see the day where people are making nostalgia projects for 3D PS1/N64 style games

[@fluffy_fufu]

Followed development for this little gem since day one. Please pick it up y’all

[@SaturnD]

Reminds me a lot of Toree, another ultra cheap platformer that’s surprisingly good considering the price. Never heard of this game but I’ll definitely check it out now!

[@CalebBlackhand]

Nice thing is, Toree IS a guest character in Lunistice you can play. Provided you unlock him. Little bird is faaaaast.

[@SaturnD]

@@CalebBlackhand oh that's awesome!!

[@zacharysmith8148]

It’s also giving me massive Demon Turf vibes, which is also a fantastic platformer with amazing art direction

[@thatcheesy8613]

Demon turf is sooo good and has such fluid and good controls but the level design feels like it can be a bit better to fit the jumps, still worth 20$ especially when compared to what’s happening in recent years

[@christonadams9046]

Nintendo Life showcasing another cheap but good looking and fun platformer like they did for Toree. I'm interested

[@Artista_Frustrado]

i love the combinatin of late DS early 3DS low polygon style but with modern hardware removing the technical limitations (ie having proper view distance & framerate)

[@ng_canadian]

Reminds me off when Toree 3D was talked about as an excellent game with a fantastic price tag

[@MSGSlayer1]

This reminds me of Super Lucky's Tale, but with too much jumping for my taste.

[@LittleGreen1991]

Oh i´m SO happy you gave this a spotlight! :) Dennis is such an amazing Dev and awesome guy, i really hope this game does well!!! Love that so much great games come from germany like this or CrossCode.

The gameplay is sooooo smooth, loved that one, thanks guys!

[@JustJohn43]

You can play a free demo which was featured at this year's Sonic Amateur Games Expo!

[@101kirbyfan]

Oh hey, I played a demo of this back during SAGE, it was called Eversleep back then. Good on them for changing the name, it sounded like a prescription sleep medicine brand or something lol.

[@alexatkin]

Saw this so picked it up on Steam to play on Steam Deck, unverified but it runs perfectly so far. Controls are a bit overly sensitive by default but can be changed in options, as well as a hi-res mode enabled that looks a lot nicer (more Dreamcast than PSone).

[@HamLover17]

Controls are frustratingly sensitive. I uninstalled the demo because the movement felt really jarring, but I didn't see the option to tweak them. Maybe I'll give it another shot

[@alexatkin]

@@HamLover17 Dropping to 50% was much better but judging jumps is still kinda tricky even with player shadow enabled and unlocked vertical camera. Might try turning always run off too.

[@ryanneese3532]

Bought the game the day it came out and imo it is hella worth it. The game is fun, cheap, and has more than great replay value. Controls like a dream personally

[@snoleygames]

Just picked it up! Thanks for showcasing this and talking about it. Not bad at all in terms of space too. (only 602 MB or so) Thanks for all that you do.

[@joshimitsu666]

So glad you recommended this game to us. Played the demo, loved it, bought the game straight away! It's an awesome platformer!

[@sausage5488]

Its fantastic. Best 3d platformer I played this year.

[@arcaneplaza]

Instantly bought it! Thanks for reviewing this game!

[@ChrisGorski]

NintendoLife has an outstanding batting average when it comes to small indie titles. From Gotta Protectors on the 3DS to Toree 3D and Toree 2, NL says "this is a good indie game" i just buy it.

[@kuchenjaeger2164]

Man, to think that this was developed by a guy whose Let's Plays I used to watch over a decade ago...

[@oo--7714]

Level design is good, it's a bit like suzy cube, the graphics though not a fan

[@technologyanimals]

It's on steam. Sold. Thanks NinLife

[@lewa3910]

Yes! Was waiting to see this game get more coverage after just catching it on Steam & the e-shop! Absolutely love it's style, music & gameplay! The gameplay style feels like the perfect mix of MegaMan Legends and Sonic Adventure. Absolutely love it!

[@graymars1097]

Saturn Graphics + Sonic gameplay = everything I ever want from a 3D platformer, my top 5 gaming genre(s) I cannot express how much I love this game 😩😍 maybe I can, cuz I bought it 4 times, 1 for myself and 3 for 3 friends People, plz buy this game, please 🥺

[@marckristiangeorgeculaste553]

wow cheap and looks amazing but still waiting for more non pixelated indie games i know they exist and want more of them

[@alexatkin]

Not sure about the Switch version but on Steam this has a hi-res mode. Its still retro styled but not as painfully pixelated as this, more Dreamcast than PSone.

[@marckristiangeorgeculaste553]

Huh ok

[@nicksanchez8294]

Y’all should do a video review of Here Comes Niko! It’s a fantastic 3D platformer.

[@TheLegendofTrk]

-Cheap -3D pixelart -3D platform -Fun gameplay I can invent a Category for these games and it will be “Toree3D like”

[@Technonova323]

Ah, I've seen this game in a gaming expo before. I think it was S.A.G.E.? But yea, this game looked nice, glad it's finally released!

[@denycast]

Downloading the Demo right now😀

[@jordanchicksen]

This game is wonderful!

[@Danominator]

Love to see you guys covering titles from the little guys. Keep it up!

[@trentevans8820]

I grabbed the demo, but based on this review I’m sure I’ll be paying for it and loving it

[@eyyyy3265]

U tried it?

[@trentevans8820]

@@eyyyy3265 I tried it last night. The demo is pretty short (4 levels total) but it’s very classic platforming. That’s totally my jam, so I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’ll probably jump on it. For $5, I think it’s worth it

[@eyyyy3265]

@@trentevans8820 ok so I bought the game, very fun but ngl the amount of respawns I had is disappointing💀 I have a question: have u played terraria? I’m thinking of buy it but I need more opinions

[@DirectorToby]

Hells yeah - Looks like a lot of fun! Bought!!

[@SuperNuttyPuddyBuddy]

This game is easily worth $15, it's really good.

[@SmartSmears]

I played the demo for this on steam. Definitely getting it for that price

[@surplusvalues]

The NL review to buy-the-game-immediately pipeline.

[@kleetusvandam]

This game is alot of fun! I never would've found it without this video. Thanks all!

[@tomlion0116]

Thank you for this review. I'm gonna buy it!

[@amirgarcia547]

It’s hilarious to me how Nintendo Life will occasionally make a video on these 3D platformers I’ve never heard of that are surprisingly great *and* dirt cheap, like with Toree 3D.

[@desh206]

Is't incredible that a game like this is only 5$

[@BlaizeTheDragon]

i was impressed by how well it controlled more than anything. was nice to pick up after sonic frontiers... interesting platforming

[@HugxoMartinez]

I hope this gets a physical release!

[@TheHornet79]

Alright sold, I’ll pick it up

[@BeeCrab]

looks like it's not just exclusive to switch, there's a pc ver as well

[@zigazav1]

btw, I think I've seen this game online, on a SAGE event. Nice to see it's getting proper treatment for buying.

[@moobl00m]

Here's a eshop recoomensation The dadish trilogy A trilogy of great and funny 2d pixel platformers Deffeloped by a single person Plz do a video about it

[@micabryant4513]

I bought the first one and began playing, it was cute and competent but i fell off it very quick..just couldn't hold my attention

[@moobl00m]

i get that it does get a bit repetitive but new mechanics do get introduced every world and the humor just keeps hitting hard in my opinion the big problem with the game is the simultaneous mobile release i can definitely see how some features might have been cut for the mobile simplicity

[@Leon-pg1bh]

This is a game from a German streamer I love. It's so cool that you review his piece of art!

[@al271987]

I tried the demo, and wow this feels like what a good first try at a 3D Sonic game could’ve been on the Saturn. It’s got a speedy, arcade feel with enough speed spectacle stuff with added exploration. Reskin the main character as Sonic and you’re pretty much there. Considering I spend $12 on a lunch out without batting an eye, I’ll be happy to pay $5 for the whole thing.

[@KNic0lson]

Does look super fun, and everything is better with a red panda

[@KNic0lson]

Oh! Sorry its a tanooki (so more like a racoon than a fox)

[@jamesdevey2633]

Another game on my backlog but it might just go to the top of the backlog pile

[@CAPMAX_Gaming]

There's a demo too!

[@contrabandresearch8409]

This looks like what could have been if Sega made a 3D Sonic for the Saturn.

[@lxrdxo9388]

my favorite genre of switch game is cheap 3d platformer. this and toree 3d 1/2 are are must in anyones switch library

[@thierrys85]

Strong Toree vibes

[@Sugaryn0vA]

But Alex! isn't this the game you speedran and got a world record on!?

[@AsterYTMusic]

Very good game, highly recommend it! Especially for 5$. I had more fun with it than with most recent AAA games.

[@ICharlyl]

Ok buying this later, thanks for the community service.

[@TommyDeonauthsArchives]

This doesn't hide any sinister scares like the Toree games?

[@Vpark117]

Having played it through, no jumpscares or anything. But Toree himself is playable! If you want a tough, non-horror Toree game, this is it!

[@tr1co0]

This game is every bit as good as it seems. Such a gem.

[@AlexLoeding]

I want more 3D Sonic!!!! Port them all to switch! Please? Haha. This game looks like the toree killer.

[@micabryant4513]

I don't know how many might feel this way but i have a growing adversion to games with bottomless pits everywhere for you to fall in. It even put me off continuing the octo expansion for splatoon. Too tense when every lil movement can send you flying to your death..

[@SpikerDragon95]

Hope they ported this game to Android

[@captaintogawa9736]

Getting Toree flashbacks! (I bought that game after being sold by a NL vid)

[@s-wo8781]

They charging too little for something of this quality. At least $10!!!

[@yennefer440]

This game looks so cute

[@MisterPikol]

the game plays incredible

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

Whoa!

[@tylerowens]

2:40 could have done without the shots at my favorite genre of game. You can say the game isn't a collectathon without insulting collectathons. Otherwise a great review. I'll have to check out the demo for this.

[@Punmaster9001]

This gives me Sonic and 3D Mario vibes

[@supersayen0679]

A good 3d platformer releasing? Count me in!

[@juanRodriguez-ux3xb]

Ty for showing these nice game il pick it up as soon as posible

[@Alianger]

Did this guy ever play a NES game though

[@gamesthatiplay9083]

30 days to make it? Reminds me of how Nickervision said he'd never spend more than 72 hours on his games.

[@3nkidu465]

Seems impossible to me

[@dcloud3791]

I smiled so hard while playing this demo

[@mandarinduck]

I thought this was going to be a 3DS game

[@sergvr81]

You had me at saturn

[@eljoagames]

Tori 3d X Mario Galaxy X Sonic Mania special stages

[@CaribbeanOlympian]

Well, well… It looks like those extra 600 Gold Points I got from buying Splatoon 3 will be of use! 😏

[@markc8626]

looks like nono islands on the iphone

[@Pikastation28]

This game looks awesome

[@mechashadow]

This year is becoming the rise of the PS1 platformer

[@PawnXGaming]

cool graphics

[@protocetid]

collectathons aren’t boring!

[@krathoon2338]

It is totally nuts that this is $5. It should be $20.

[@yaktaur]

The skuh-LEE-tull narrative

[@iceburgslim2000]

I jus brought it!

[@DianeHeartbeat]

Thank you for sharing, I'll buy it

[@elvinr6207]

I will buy it once I come back from school

[@Snow0zero]

Just bought it for 2.92$ 😁

[@graymars1097]

I can’t take it 😢 I love this game Finally we have a female Sonic ❤ a proper one Guys, definitely buy this

[@heyhackurs]

Gamefreak: "Here's our new game with barely any updated graphics or charming aesthetic, little to no post-game, and comically bad optimization for the best selling franchise in the world. $59.99 plus DLC that should've been in the final game" Indie dev: "Here is my masterwork I put all my time and dedication into by myself with amazing optimization. Available for less than the cost of a Big Mac combo."

[@micabryant4513]

Any opportunity huh? Lol I get it but still...

[@heyhackurs]

@@micabryant4513 Meh I just a nintendo-based example to show how triple A devs screw over the little guy. That and I wanted to rile up the people who get mad at Pokemon fans for complaining, despite some of their reasons being pretty valid lmao

[@ponderingForever]

It's really good!!

[@AncientSkullKid]

obviously based on just a real tanuki... cause if it was based on a mythological tanuki, then the character would be male, because... you know...