A big thank you to Azdin at Grinning Wolf Games for writing this review for us. Please do check out his channel here: - kzbin.info/door/2qcFswqNbxfJGTqVzjUAIA Will you be picking this one up? Let us know in the comments section! Looking for eshop credit? Get OFFICIAL Nintendo Eshop Cards and other bits and bobs, at our new website and online store here - switchup.gg/ Get 10% off until 31st January with code, SWITCHUP If you are a physical collector you can use code "SwitchUp" to save 5% at PlayAsia www.play-asia.com Happy gaming! Glen
@GrinningWolfGames2 жыл бұрын
Great work Glen! Really enjoyed this game! I’m pretty stubborn with hard games so I’m aiming to reach the end, no matter what.
@kaidorade13172 жыл бұрын
Hello everyone, welcome to SwitchUp. Me: “woohoo!”
@IHateYoutubeHandles6152 жыл бұрын
This is the first rogue like game I've seen that REALLY reminds of the original Rogue (and later Hack) game experience. I fondly recall robbing many shopkeepers and trying to either kill them with richoeting wands in store, or digging my way out, then having to run for the border to escape them. Does this game have interactions between multiple items? For example in Hack there was a cursed ring of random teleport, but you could also find a ring of teleport control that allowed you to port anywhere you wanted to on a lvl.
@Hamox2 жыл бұрын
This channel is the best Nintendo switch channel, it isn't limited to the famous flashy games that everyone talks about, instead it promotes hidden gems too!
@playerparker02 жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s why I watch them!
@daniellebackus8192 жыл бұрын
I also like how they find something positive about many games. It’s not like they are lying or exaggerating, but they’re great at figuring out why each game might be appealing or what each brings to the art of video game creation. That’s generally my perspective on video games, so it’s nice to find a reviewer that isn’t so focused on deciding which games are “good” or “bad”.
@M4RCK52 жыл бұрын
Tips: 1-the game has five classes u need to unlock them by leveling up 2- if u can change controls, set both "walk" and "down" to the same button so its easier to grab into ledges 3-if u are one block above spikes u can grab into the ledge and go into them witouth diying 4-u can deactivate traps using things like crates, dead eye bats, arrows and more, for things like crates u need to use "down+interact" to grab them and use "attack" to trow them 5-u can cook dead rats and fish in the bornfire, u can do the same with chiken but they need to be alive 6-faries gives u healing bonus on bornfires, rescue them 7- u cant recive damage in the bornfire so if u have a chaos wand use them there 8-at the end of each leven there are treasure chests that u can open with the boss key 9-the 2nd level of each area has an extra exit door that brings u to a secret level/boss fight that grants better loot, u can open it using the boss key and the interact button 10-in coop try to have always an wizard in the team, they can enchant teammates weapons for more damage and reveal/combine potions to make everyone stronger and freeze/stun enemies 11-u can use the poison potion in ur weapons so they cause damage over time 12-use the traps/enemies to help u killing other enemies 13-if u stole items from the shopkeeper and he see u with it and u dont kill him he its going to follow you to the next level, its better to do it in late game 14-poison clouds + fire/lighting = boom 15-u can combine arrows and bombs to make exploding arrows, to use them u need to place them before the normal ones (from left to right on the inventory) 16-u can stole from the shopkeeper easier in coop, u need to enter the shop while him its going out then grab the items and tell someone (who isnt dead or isnt an skeleton) to go trouth the exit of the level while u stay there, do it before the shopkeeper notice it 17-i encourage all mage mains to use quick cast, u can set an spell to each directional and that way u can combo whit them stuning and freezing the enemy 18- to beat the dragon easier u can fight him underwater, and to kill the mushroom golem boss u can use fire/excavation wands or long range spells 19-dash spell +sword lvl 1 increases the damage of the attacks by a huge amount on the knight if u use them at the same time 20-if u use strong background on the houndmaster it gives u trow hard and when u grab an trow the dog u do mad damage 21-the "death becomes easier" increase ur damage by x10
@Koops22452 жыл бұрын
Never thought this little gem of a game would ever hit consoles. Had alotta fun discovering the ins and outs of this one with friends.
@SwitchUpYt2 жыл бұрын
Very cool game and strange that I saw a review yesterday giving it 4/10 that makes no sense to be at all 😂. Mark
@styxrakash4639 Жыл бұрын
@@SwitchUpYt I always felt this game was misunderstood
@pakratosr7292 жыл бұрын
this game is so underrated, especially when you know its kickstarter failed smh. Will buy this a second time for the switch
@jamesbrincefield98792 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing this game a long time ago and writing it down in a notebook so I’d keep an eye on it. That notebook is long gone but I’m really glad I saw this because I’m going to pick it up immediately.
@CC42_2 жыл бұрын
Nice ..I do the same thing with a notebook. There are so many good indies
@RPGVeir2 жыл бұрын
I played this game on Steam for hundreds of hours, its absolute hidden gem and I hope the devs will continue developing more games
@ThePlob2 жыл бұрын
i love the clever little intros you guys do
@WitchDoctor872 жыл бұрын
I played this on PC with my friend a ways back. It's really fun and we even had some laughs. One of us would walk over a spot where rocks fall and the other gets crushed. The team play really is a big deal with this game. Many classes can be linked and work together super well. I'm thinking of picking it up however I've got a couple others I'm thinking about in February. I personally give it a 85% to 90% due to how much the team play adds. Someone can play a tank and another a mage and it really has a nice feel. I do love your recommendations on the channel though. You've driven me to some amazing games.
@KWPZ212 жыл бұрын
Is this game really hard? Can I at least grind to max stats and equipment to make the game easier that I can finish it if I'm not good at hard games?
@WitchDoctor872 жыл бұрын
@@KWPZ21 its pretty hard from what I experienced. It's really fun though, if you play with others death is even fun at time.
@KWPZ212 жыл бұрын
@@WitchDoctor87 Thanks. But do you think an average gamer can grind to max all the stats and weapons to max and can finish the game? The game keeps the upgrades to the stats and weapons permanent even if you died, right? That's my main concern. I don't want to buy a game that I can't finish. I'm patient though if I can only finish the game on max stats, that's fine with me. I hope maxing all stats and weapons make it easier.
@WitchDoctor872 жыл бұрын
@@KWPZ21 Maxing out is pretty hard, I think if you want to beat the game it might take a bit of work. I've been killed many times just by rocks falling on my head. Haha Maybe wait till it's cheaper then pick it up if you're worried that it might never be beat but you want to try it.
@KWPZ212 жыл бұрын
@@WitchDoctor87 Thanks a lot.
@meowJACK2 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I remember downloading this for free when it was available in its super early stages (before it was even on steam)! Would've been about 8-9 years ago now. I'm definitely curious to play it now that it's fully finished and available on switch.
@grahamwalker21682 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate the diversity of your videos. Would be interesting to see you stretch out into even more types like looking at what the game is trying to achieve or say and how that fits within broader storytelling ideas within the genre and beyond.
@smoking0132 жыл бұрын
Games looks right up my valley , and for just 14€ ? Day one purchase babyyyyy! xD
@countecristo25792 жыл бұрын
Definitely gonna pick this one up glad to see it got full review treatment after appearing in the upcoming video I was already interested.
@danielmario71382 жыл бұрын
nice review as always, i always miss some handheld footage in this kid of games where everything its so small
@luckybreadchop2 жыл бұрын
Couldnt come at a better time! I was looking at this game on steam thinking it would be perfect for my switch, and here we are!
@tonygeddes95582 жыл бұрын
Loving your channel guys. I’m lucky enough to have a PC and a PS5 but recently bought a Switch. What a brilliant little console it is! Loving all the cheap little games you can get on the Nintendo store. And Nintendo’s AAA games are of course amazing. Wish I’d bought a Switch ages ago but never mind. Keep up the great work.
@SwitchUpYt2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate!
@Maikeru1012 жыл бұрын
It’s on ps4 and ps5 too
@justinbarber50262 жыл бұрын
Love the channel thanks for everyone's honest reviews!
@BriarLeaf002 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the alliteration! Nice one!
@Kilopapa52802 жыл бұрын
Great Channel guys!!! You are my go to for reviews and gameplay footage now!!!
@QuestionThings1232 жыл бұрын
Didn't realize this was coming to switch. Been on my Steam wishlist for a while. I'll take it off now tho & add it to my Switch wishlist
@orinlong8892 жыл бұрын
This looks right up my alley. Onto the wishlist it goes…until my backlog magically becomes more manageable
@im_so_zoned2 жыл бұрын
This looks really cool. I must say tho in all honesty I'm getting burnt out on roguelike-lite games. It seems like these have become the norm at this point and traditional linear story games have become rare. The roguelike-lite aspect of the game can prolong the playtime and keep it interesting longer, but I would just prefer more start to finish narrative games again.
@TheWergugy2 жыл бұрын
I'm starting to feel the same. When they first started coming out it was fresh and was easy to get right into. But now it just feels too repetitive and I don't feel as rewarded for progress. Also regardless of replayability I always stop playing them at some point, and it's usually out of boredom rather than completion...
@im_so_zoned2 жыл бұрын
@@TheWergugy Same for me. One of my favorite games from last year was Death's Door. That game easily could have been made into another roguelike-lite but I'm so glad they didn't. I'm sure I wouldn't have finished it had it been anything other than a traditional start to finish game.
@otooandoh95562 жыл бұрын
@@TheWergugy I think the push for roguelike design comes from the general industry wide push for GaaS titles (Games As a Service). When you tend to look at the top sellers they tend to be games with high amounts of replay value (whether due to multiplayer or near endless amounts of single player content) and/or frequent updates/ dlc. At an indie level I feel the response has been to design more roguelike titles as they tend to have a longer shelf life on average that games that are one and done affairs. I do completely agree with you on there being too many roguelike games and that’s coming from a fan of the genre. I’m kinda burnt out on roguelike and largely just stick to the ones I’ve already bought
@Ray__E2 жыл бұрын
Same. It seems like the majority of indies now are rogue like in some capacity. I just want a game I can play straight through without having to start over.🤷🏿♂️
@jublacabra2 жыл бұрын
@@Ray__E Sorry to butt into a convo but have you tried Eastward? I feel your point about rougelites. Eastward was a nice palette cleanser.
@Evanz1112 жыл бұрын
God I reviewed this in it’s earliest form about 7 years ago. It’s so great to see it hit consoles! I naively compared it to “2D Dark Souls” back then haha, god I was shallow
@TheTickyTickyTicky2 жыл бұрын
To be fair, every game that came out after dark souls that looked vaguely like dark souls was inevitably compared to dark souls anyway.
@thrillhouse21142 жыл бұрын
Do you work for IGN?
@Swaytekk2 жыл бұрын
😍 I played this game during its early access on steam. I love this game! Super challenging and you end up finding yourself frantically seeking the exit to the end of the area ,yet 👀 you can’t help but to want to explore,…..😫only to meet death ☠️ Ahhhhh this game is so annoyingly good
@DvonAntonio2 жыл бұрын
This game looks dope. I'll wishlist it for now.
@thegreatdestroyerr2 жыл бұрын
Great review as always. This will be added to the ol' wishlist.
@xelthos20512 жыл бұрын
Really hope ya'll get the chance to look at RPGolf, I'm loving it so much right now, simple enough combat and golf mechanics, but a nice goofy humor and story make for a pretty fun game. And it blew my mind, but it's Kemco and not just a generic RPG. Monkey's and Shakespeare, or so it goes, lol.
@davidmcconnell-booher24432 жыл бұрын
Great review, will add to wishlist and wait for a sale!
@narf10702 жыл бұрын
Vagant-yay!
@uterfan2 жыл бұрын
I've been eagerly awaiting this game and its reviews. It's 13,99€ on my eShop, I think the vid stated 14,99€ but close enough. I will likely pick up Vagante tomorrow. I'm getting Pokémon Legends Arceus and Xenoblade: D.E. physical copies on Friday.
@supervisorjd44582 жыл бұрын
It’s saying it’s not playable yet on the PlayStation store
@xelthos20512 жыл бұрын
Small side question, but noticed my name hadn't been in the patreon list since the initial video I subbed in. did I grab the wrong tier?
@hardwired22 жыл бұрын
This is the channel I come to when I’ve got like $10 in eshop credit and I just want a good new game
@Nedwig7472 жыл бұрын
Seems like this one would-be a ton of fun in coop
@calebb70122 жыл бұрын
This looks like a dark fantasy spelunky lol
@narf10702 жыл бұрын
That’s like, exactly what it is, haha.
@Th33anomaly2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Glen. This looks good.
@KWPZ212 жыл бұрын
Which game is more difficult, Children of Morta or Vagante? Can you suggest any good twin stick shooter like Tesla vs Lovecraft? Is Vagante really difficult? What if i grind for all the upgrades (character fully upgraded) would you think i can at least finish the game for a guy who's not good with metroidvania or rogue games.
@Dr.Akakia2 жыл бұрын
Children of morta is a joke compare to this , and also different genre
@jimtendoUK2 жыл бұрын
What’s the performance like? Was thinking of picking this up on Switch, but will probably get on other formats if it performs better.
@M4RCK52 жыл бұрын
It runs really well on really low spec pcs, i think on Switch it will run witouth problems
@goaster1872 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I feel like we have been getting a lot of these 8bit or pixel type games forever now. They're starting to blend together!
@hardwired22 жыл бұрын
How do I enter the giveaway?
@spear-twirlingbokoblin73902 жыл бұрын
The low-rez-like pixel art just scratches that itch!
@zleepykidz82752 жыл бұрын
echoing @Hamox below, you guys are the best.
@lancelot91062 жыл бұрын
nice review, game looks good haven't played any platforms on the switch yet.......am I missing out.
@LordSnoodles2 жыл бұрын
Looks well-put-together enough but the extreme darkness of the screens is a turn off to me
@TowerBooks31922 жыл бұрын
I think this title was on early access for ages on PC but man whenever I hear it I always remember that am I pregnant yahoo answers meme saying "am I pregante?" XD
@ludovisian50632 жыл бұрын
Yeah, def b checking this one out.
@ppbunt2 жыл бұрын
With both Spelunky and Caveblazers in the backlog I should probably let this one slide…
@stormrider10492 жыл бұрын
As another rougelite, it’ll be lower in priority, but looks like a fine purchase in the future
@sevensyns77322 жыл бұрын
Not being a Spelunky-type fan, this one does not appeal to me much. The art style and game play do look interesting and fans of the genre will most likely not be disappointed with this title.
@KWPZ212 жыл бұрын
Is this game really hard? Can I at least grind to max stats and equipment to make the game easier that I can finish it if I'm not good at hard games?
@Dr.Akakia2 жыл бұрын
Yes it is very hard , imagine spelunky but darker and harder , i played it on pc,
@TEEN1DOL2 жыл бұрын
Not typically my kind of game, but this one looks interesting.
@r_apt_ure2 жыл бұрын
I may pick it up, I just have so many and it sometimes seems I'm playing the same game with
@dazzianocolucci35382 жыл бұрын
Great review.
@maestro76262 жыл бұрын
Has anyone played this and was reminded of cave blazers? This looks a bit more detailed
@narf10702 жыл бұрын
This game is vaguely like cave blazers. Maybe a little more slow paced? I played both and really like both!
@M4RCK52 жыл бұрын
Caveblazers its easier, Vagante has more strategic combat and better platforming
@Ser-Smiley2 жыл бұрын
Another worthy game that i will add into my wislist. 😋
@ppfclark2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Words_of_discouragement2 жыл бұрын
Not my bag but keeping it switch up 😉
@sarajane53062 жыл бұрын
Just went in tesco to grab a second pokemon and saw Mario oddesy on sale £20 to clear. Guess who grabbed it 🤪
@SwitchUpYt2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's crazy!
@danielsosa22402 жыл бұрын
Nice one!
@Daley872 жыл бұрын
Come on lads we wanna hear your Arceus thoughts 😬😬
@reekhavoc29322 жыл бұрын
And metroid
@bigt41352 жыл бұрын
Physical?
@kdefensemartialarts80972 жыл бұрын
👍
@Ray__E2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty burnt out on rogue like games
@Dr.Akakia2 жыл бұрын
Awesome for steamdeck and switch
@aaronferguson93282 жыл бұрын
its sooo damn hard
@mymalesecret Жыл бұрын
Just bought the game AND IT IS DIFFICULT LOL not sure if I am having fun just yet
@mariovj17642 жыл бұрын
Thanks a good option not for me, I just love the Company Man
@bluelightnin45842 жыл бұрын
I might have find it addictive if i didnt die to spikes or mostly falling stones. its feels like such a wasteful stupid death that after 3 runs im like...meh enough for now
@blizmo22 жыл бұрын
😎🤙👍👍 Looks pretty good
@SiobhanR282 жыл бұрын
First hehe. Thanks for another amazing review ^_^
@Christian-wr4ge2 жыл бұрын
If I had a dollar for everytime I heard, pixel art - roguelike...
@odys38032 жыл бұрын
If it only had graphics like the title screen. I'm not a fan of 8bit/16 bit. To me it's not cute or retro, I grew up with these graphics, to me it's just old. Thanks for the review.
@johnilett30442 жыл бұрын
This looks a bit to basic and not enough going on to keep me engaged. I’ll pass on this one but I appreciate the vid. Thanks
@WhispyWoods.2 жыл бұрын
I don’t get the appeal for these rogue like games. I’ve tried but they just aren’t fun to me.
@jeffgreen54292 жыл бұрын
So many buzzwords in the review that mean this game is not for me at all.
@keyboard_g2 жыл бұрын
Its so dark and drab. Steam World dig managed to do a game completely underground and keep it colorful and bright.
@afp2003d2 жыл бұрын
First😁
@afp2003d2 жыл бұрын
First
@GotCamel2 жыл бұрын
I’m so tired of rogue lite/like games. They are unoriginal, repetitive and monotonous. Why can’t games like this just be a straight forward game?
@lepee13002 жыл бұрын
If you dont like them, don't play them???
@FadedHolySoldier2 жыл бұрын
Another rogue lite game?!!!! I can't stand these kind of games where u die and start allll over again!! Gtfo!!