Ngl but it’s so frustrating to see triple AAA games like this costing 60 bucks just for 8-9 hours of game play looking unpolished while some indie games costed half of that, perfect execution with top tier graphic and always goes on sales for like 10 bucks where you can easily get 50-60h play time in. Like .. if you’re gonna marked it at 60 bucks, makes it worth it.
riiight? i grew up with nintendo and i was aaaaalways looking forward to the new consoles and games and saved money for them, i loved watching the nintendo directs too. right now i'm not even sure if i wanna buy the switch 2 or whatever it's gonna be because indie games are so much better anyways and i'd rather play them on a steam deck.............
@@no-xz1vw I got my switch for a while now.. 90% of the games i played are either underrate jrpg or indie games and yeah idk why i would even consider switch 2 anymore bc i don't care for the nintendo exclusive at all.. maybe some mario titles but yeah not my priority especially when you can get even better games at 15 bucks instead of 59.99
it makes me so sad that they basically pink taxed Peach. She deserves a game just as good as any of the Mario or Zelda games. Just as long, and just as good graphics to match the price point. Such a let down, especially because I was so excited for it to come out. :(
I agree with you on Princess Peach. I loved the game, but it's not worth $60. A sale, or even second hand for $40-$45 is way more reasonable price wise. I'll also add that 100% the game is really tedious because you can't go backwards in the levels and you cant skip any cutscenes. So, if you miss a sparkle gem, you have to replay the whole thing over.
Yea I could tell by playing the demo it wasn’t going to be worth $60, but it is a really cute fun game that I wanna play, I’m gonna try to buy it used and then resell when I’m done playing, cause it doesn’t really seem like a game that I’d want to replay.
Peach Showtime is just another example of Nintendo pricing all of their titles the same because they *know* people will buy it regardless. Only problem is when you don't buy it, they assume it's because of the game's content and not the ridiculous price. It's a shame they've set up this game to fail.
Btw Iona, you are doing an amazing job at reviewing games bc of your genuine honesty. I love the fact that you take in consideration, the price of a game, its length, difficulty and how it runs on the switch. Absolutely solid advice, so thank you very much ❤❤❤ Keep up the fantastic work!
A game i re-discovered during the sale, called "Jenny Leclue: Detectivu" was really interesting and i couldnt put it down the whole time playing it. I dont know if id classify it as Cozy, but it is a choice based story that took me by surprise. Sometimes i get overwhelmed with story heavy games, but this one did it really well. Theres apparently a second game in the works, so im lookint forward to playing that in the future. Anyway, just a recommendation for anyone interested, im not sure the sale is still on, but id consider it worth full price too.
My housemate spent a couple of months convincing me to sit down and play it after they'd given it a playthrough, they really wanted to experience someone playing it for the first time since they couldn't have that same experience again. I've been really enjoying it and I really like how easy it is to get distracted but still find out new and interesting things! I'm glad to hear that it's also great on the switch
@@soulsworn13 That is exactly what I do!! I am so disappointed that I can never play this again for the first time. It's been years and I still think about it most days!
@@smolson8471 Honestly, this is a fair concern. It is as open ended and non directional as a game gets. Once you learn some routes, it all gets easier but you may get all the same enjoyment from watching a stream? (I think about it all the time still)
Another Code (Originally Titled "Trace Memory" in the US) was originally released for the Nintendo DS. It had some REALLY neat puzzles that incorporated the DS including reflecting the top screen into the bottom screen to see the full message in the image. Unfortunately that did not translate really well. The part where Ashely is older is the one released exclusively in the UK (in English anyway) on the Wii and was an entirely separate game at one point. I did notice the game seemed to drag out a lot longer then I remember, but I haven't gotten a chance to drag out my DS to compare.
The remake has about half the puzzle the original does and the puzzles are a lot more handholdy. So for me the remake felt more like a story version of the original as it is often cutscene followed by cutscene with no player input.
Nintendo needs to do more price points. Metriod Prime is $40, Awesome. Princess Peach, Advance Wars, Mario vs DK all should be $40 too. Then Nintendo can change $70+ for Zelda and maybe Mario.
I just came across your channel. This is my second video of yours. My first was the Switch games your regretted buying. I liked it. I liked it so much, in fact, that I am looking at your other videos, and I have subscribed to your channel instantly. I like your delivery. I like your enthusiasm. It is calm, but genuine. You don’t go crazy and get goofy about your opinions, as some gaming RUclipsrs do. It’s refreshing. Thank you for making these videos. I am enjoying everything and looking forward to viewing your old, and future content. Nice work! ❤❤❤❤
The Peach game was so fun but SOOOOO short. I was shocked I finished it in just 5 days. If it would’ve been like $30 maybe… but $60? I wanted more. I also wanted more peach characters. It got monotonous after a while and I was hoping for more characters for her to play.
To be fair, no game is for everyone as everyone has different tastes. I have actually played a lot of Princess Peach Showtime and I totally understand your criticisms. I don't personally care about length but some people do. I didn't mind the graphics since it was plays and I didn't think it looked bad. And the loading screens don't bother me personally. But that's me. I think the next game I have played a lot of is What the Golf?. It is not your typical golf game and it doesn't take long for the game to switch things up. They also have some added episodes as well that were free. If you are not the biggest golf fan and like something silly like me, it's worth a look! Since it has a demo, I always recommend playing that first. There's also the Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe. I have played that quite a bit this year! I even replayed some routes just to see them again. This game just gets more and more silly, especially when the bucket is introduced! Out of the ones you mentioned but I don't have, I want to eventually try both Bandle Tale and Sticky Business. The idea of a knitting RPG is interesting, but I am worried about small text on the Switch Lite still. Looks cute though! Sticky Business looks interesting too!
For me the problem with princess peach was the controls it often felt like a button masher. I would’ve liked more traditional buttons with some skill needed besides a timing mechanic. I also thought the way the tutorials pulled up were weird. Creatively the game is awesome and I enjoyed the ideas.
I was so disappointed with Sticky Business. There seemed no point in adding pretty paper or sweets etc. Those didn't seem to make any difference. It was easy to sell any design, there were no challenges that I came across, I just got bored really quickly. A couple of hours in I was done. At least it was a cheapie (unlike Princess Peach which my 7 year old is loving lol)
Ugh same here, I just about missed the indie sale and idk I just wanted a game that could give me the vibes of making to tarot in cosmic wheel sisterhood, it's okay... and I like it !! But I really shouldn't have got the dlc bundle as it seems to not add anything I can see. Hopefully the stories are good and I can just finish it. I also don't really like the music as there's only one the entire time.
Obviously the game is not for everyone and I do think it misses in explaing the mechanics of things. Sweets/bonus stickers: these increase your customers happiness, increased happiness means they order more often and will get your more expensive stickers so you can earn more money (helpful whether you are causally playing or going for 100%). I think there is a max which you can see increasing percentage by the weird yellow brown blob at the top of their order. Pretty paper: these are just automatically more expensive than regular paper. I do think it is a game you can come back to whenever so hopefully you won't regret getting it! I will say 100% it does get a bit repetive and I haven't come back to it after 100% but a lot of people love just design things.
There are a lot of games that play perfectly on the switch. I have 142 games and only few of them are "bad" or don't run well on the switch. I prefer waiting to see if a game is worth buying but sometimes I'm just too hyped about some games so I buy them day 1. I think Fae Farm & Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life were the games i kinda regretted buying but that was my mistake 😅 but overall, I love my switch. Yes it's an old console but it has so many good games it's insane. And there's always a sale going on, so there's never a need to buy the most expensive games! My first game was Mario Kart 8 and the next was Stardew Valley on sale because i was broke. So switch is definitely a console for people who don't always have the funds to pay 50-60€ for nintendo games, when you can get good, or even better games for less. I like watching people talk about games and get a second opinion before purchasing since that way you can save money! So thank you Iona for these reviews! ❤ I was thinking of buying the Princess Peach game but i think I'll wait for it to go on sale, it looks super fun tho! 😊
I liked Princess Peach but I don't think I'll pick it up again to complete it 100%. Sticky business is fun but it goes a bit stale after a few hours. I wish they used a system where you unlock/discover new items by completing days or orders. As it is you can buy most of the shop very quickly. And as someone else said, sweets and decorations make no difference, customers will always return.
One cheap game i love has to be death & taxes: it's so good, basically you died, and now you come back in the form of a undead office worker, deciding who gets to live and who doesn't and the story line is just immaculate and it has good replay ability
I love Bandle Tale, it makes me so happy, it's just a beautiful game in every way. I started playing Ni No Kuni: The Wrath of the White Witch after watching one of your recent videos. It's really a good game, thanks for the rec
The amount of time Botany Manor has stuck with me in my head after completing the story makes it so worth it for me personally. I also really appreciate the developer's well-thought-out settings for the game, and I think it's even their first game. For example, I couldn't have played without the motion sickness relief menu of options...and they actually worked.
I love Sticky Business. Got the deluxe pack on pre-order sale and played it for hours. I wish there was a mechanic of legit printing your stickers IRL. Such a satisfying game loop
That seems to be a running theme lately…the game just doesn’t run great on the switch. I feel like I’m losing interest in buying games on the Switch. I have loved my Switch for years and it got me through 2020, but I may be purchasing a different hand held console next. I’m also tired of games that are not really finished, too short for the $, or run poorly.
Highly recommend steam deck for someone frustrated with the switch! I heavily rely on handheld gaming because of illness and I went from switch to steam deck and it's incredible. Steam has much better sales and prices (you don't have to pay the Nintendo tax - like with fae farm where it's 40 Dollars on steam), steam has a much better return policy if it doesn't work out or you don't like it, and many games run much more smoothly on the deck. Not affiliated at all lmao, just someone who was not interested in the deck until I borrowed one and now is so freaking happy to have one of my own. I still play Mario kart and BOTW and some small indie games that run okay on the switch, but having the deck opened up a whole new world for me.
With princess peach and its extreme loading times it feels liken they Made it extra slow so we will crave the new console even more and that the switch successor will feel super fast and strong in comparison?
So glad you enjoyed Outer Wilds and that it was a good experience playing on switch. I played it on Steam once upon a time and it looks like the devs did a nice job with the port. By far my favorite game of all time. Thanks for another great video!
My 6 year old daughter beat Princess Peach already and loved it! I've been enjoying it as well. It's nice to see PP the star and in so many different roles. I have Sticky Business on Steam and I love how chill it is. My favorite part is fulfilling orders, but I like the creativity part as well.
Loving Garden Life! Just saw that they are going to be adding in a new tool that will just cut all the flowers on a plant in one go...SO looking forward to that! Thanks for talking about all of these!
The first Another Code game was released on the DS. I played it back then and was amazed by the way they constructed the puzzles around the hardware. For example, there was one puzzle where there is a stamp on the upper screen and a letter on the touch screen and you have to actually close the DS to put the stamp onto the paper. Loved it!
I had been hyperfixed on Palia the last few months, but after i play a cozy game for so long i start to crave destruction lol. I knew Peach wasn't going to have major violence, but i was hype for the game and wanted to play it. Depending on the game I'm usually a completionist so when I was playing I got all of the Crystal things you could get on every level. If I missed one I would go back and I would find it and get it. So when the game was over, and like you said it was very short, I honestly didn't really have that much to do. I didn't really care too much to do the extra stuff after the game. So yeah I was just kind of out 60 bucks and still felt like I didn't even play a game hahaha. And like you said it really could have been like Mario odyssey. Obviously they weren't going to do that completely but that game has so much replayability and it's just a fun game that takes longer to finish. I think that they sort of put themselves in a box when they made it a theater for the setting. Maybe they could have tried to do like a whole amusement Park area or something like that so then there would be more areas explorer and more levels to do. Or just more levels in the zones to begin with. Not just one door is one level and that's it. Maybe like a Mario Sunshine thing where there is different goals for each level and maybe you have like 6 levels within that door. Something to have made it just a bit longer. It is a really fun game and I highly recommend it to people if they want to play it but definitely try and get it on sale. Now I'm back to playing ToTK lololol
I liked playing Peach, it was a fun time with my kids that each had their favourite Peach version. But it's to short, the levels are short. And some are repetitive. I'm a gamer who wants 100% complete. But I got so mad when I finnished the game, had found everything, just to realize I have to play every level again to find some hidden ninjas? No thank you. The levels aint worthy to play again and again and again. Especially the detective levels, so slow. I like the challenges with each boss fight that show up, that's fun to try out. But having to play each level again to find some dudes? No. If I'd known that would happen I would've just rushed through the game and after finishing play and collect stuff. But it's a great game for kids and hopefully it can give us a really cool Peach game in the future.
I have a month of XBox Ultimate, and been very much enjoying Planet of Lana. I'm thinking about playing some Botany Manor on there as well, while I have it. (I also started Sea of Stars, but I've gotten stuck at the first boss - even with the double health relic on - which doesn't bode well for me getting through it while I have Game Pass active.) I also picked up Princess Peach: Showtime, and while I've very much been enjoying it, I did get it used and therefore got it almost 40% off. It definitely feels more worth it as a game I paid less than $40 dollar for than it would have been at $60. However, it's also a game that my entire family has been enjoying. My daughter is playing through it herself, and my husband has been watching my playthrough. I think being able to enjoy it together has helped with our individual overall happiness with the game.
As far as Princess Peach goes, as you're 100% right it isn't worth the $60 that Nintendo have slapped on it. But that is true for almost all Nintendo titles - Mario Wonder's worth no more than $40, Odyssey is worth $30, the only Nintendo Titles I can think of off hand that are worth $60 are the likes of Splatoon, Tears of the Kingdom, and of course Fire Emblem.
I don't usually mind how many hours a full price game has, and I don't mind the difficulty of the game (it's Princess Peach, not Metroid) but for it being 60 whole buckaroos, I was very disappointed by the lack of polish and how much it stutters on loading screens and certain animations. She's a major Nintendo character and the game is full price, it could just be that the Switch is 7 years old now but even then, it's a Nintendo game :( I still enjoy the game very much tho, just letting you know that I have similar criticisms, a lot of us do. I'll definitely check out the other games you mentioned :D !!
I am around 15 hours in Princess Peach Showtime and not near the ending yet ^^' Some parts are really difficult (rehearsals especially, but also some of the stars on the levels, after basement mermaid peach I just wanted to throw my switch out the window, still can't get second to last star ;_;) but I really enjoy the game a lot!! For me it's one of the best games that came out recently and I don't regret buying it at it's price (and yes it is a lot of money for me). It is also really pretty, animations are fantastic... It just makes me so happy but I literally can't find a *single* positive review on RUclips 😭 I listen to all the points but it feels like we are playing 2 different games ;_;
Honestly if you’re happy with it then that’s the best outcome! I just feel sad that it cost the same as Mario odyssey but didn’t get the same love, resources and care as that game did
You can enjoy a game even if no one else does! It goes with literally everything, and not just games! 😊 There's been so many times when I've loved a book to pieces and then saw how pretty much all the reviewers hated it and i was so confused lol 😅 like "is my taste that bad or are everyone else just wrong?"
That‘s really good to know about the Princess Peach game! I‘ll probably just check it out from the library tbh. No money spent and I can still buy it if I feel it‘s worth the replay. I haven’t gotten around to play much of anything in 2024, let alone smth new, but I did just finish Potion Permit and was thoroughly underwhelmed. I‘ll have to check out some of your cozy game recs next 💕
I was about to buy Botany Manor on the switch, but then I thought "Let me just check the price for the xbox", and SURPRISE it was in the game pass! So glad I checked before buying, because I have made that mistake before.
I can't bring myself to pick up the switch anymore and the idea of buying a new game for it just doesn't excite me anymore but your videos are really testing me on on this ;)
I absolutely love botany manor, it became one of my absolute favourites. its so pretty and relaxing and at the same time interesting, it kept me in a wonderful Flow while playing it. So for me personally it was worth every penny 😊 I absolutely unterstand people to want more Hours of playtime for the money, especially if money’s thight. But for me this Game didnt feel repetitive once, so I think even if its a bit short the quality makes up for that.
I think the lack of polish in princess peach is more indicative of how old the switch is. I agree that the loading screens take too long and are choppy, but I don’t think that letting the game develop longer would have fixed that. I do think they could have added more levels and add a “hard mode”
I fell down the cozy game rabbit hole yesterday and I found your channel through Payton's Corner. I really enjoyed your initial reactions to Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door. If you are still enjoying Paper Mario and want aspects that you mentioned about Princess Peach Showtime, I strongly recommend the original Paper Mario on the n64. It's playable through the Expansion Pack of Nintendo Switch Online which should hopefully be available in your region. Looking forward to more of your videos!
I just finished the last game I was playing (nobody saves the world) and I was so bored looking for a new game. Your video saved me from another evening of boredom! Thanks a ton! Cheers!
Lake on PS was so cozy. Great way to relax but I've never been more jealous of a video game character than I was of Meredith. I want to deliver mail in P.O!
❓Can you please mention whether the character is customizable and if so to what extent? Because character creation is one my fav parts of games! And i just cant get as immersed or interested if you cant create your character and your just stuck as one specific person.
I love that I just stumbled across your channel; thank you for honest reviews of these games and for highlighting some that I probably would’ve glossed over! I literally played the demo for Another Code but really couldn’t stand the voice acting (which I know you can solve by muting it but still)
Imma be real: my goal in Sticky Business is to make the most unsettling stickers I can with the limited resources (designs) I have. It’s going well 😎👍🏻 The controls are weird as heck though, but it’s still fun
I really love Bandle Tale! I am almost done with the main story and it is amazing. I appreciated your heads up in an older video about looking things up in a wiki. However, it was not nearly as bad as Graveyard Keeper (which I stopped playing due to this). Actually I thinj Bandle Tale has all the necessary information available in the quest details and skill tree. 😊 Looking forward to your other recommendations! ❤ Will look into Outer Wilds next.
I loved Planet of Lana! I am definitely not a platformer girlie but I didn’t find the platforming aspects in this game too challenging and I really enjoyed the aesthetic and story of it. The whole world was so beautiful and interesting to me. I’d personally call it cozy, but everyone has a different definition!
I got my steam deck in November when the Oled dropped. Ngl, I barely pick up my switch now! It would be awesome if you had some more videos for deck users too!
I recently played the Dragon Quest: Builders 2 demo and was surprised by how huge the demo's gametime is. And the game itself turned out really interesting. At the moment I'm considering between buying Another Code and DQ Builders 2.They are around the same price.
Planet of Lana is the most fun I've had playing a new game since TOTK or Oxenfree II. Visually, and storywise it's impressive, and it's a tiny game (maybe 4-5hr max if you take your time) but it has so much replay-ability
i remember i saw lake on pc through another youtube playing it and i thought it looked so cute and had a really neat concept. i’m so sad a lot of the switch ports are lackluster :(
Idk... Why would you need so much wikis for bundle tale? Everything is explained and seems pretty clear to me 😅 When you find some items you don't know basically you just haven't unlocked them or you didn't reed the skill tree part where you unlocked it
Absolutely love Bandle Tale, and thank you so much for the honesty around Princess Peach. That's super disappointing they really didn't put the same effort into it as other Mario games. Will certainly be waiting for a big sale on it.
I’m eagerly waiting for Coral Island for the Switch. I’ve been playing it on my Xbox series x but it’s hard for me to dive into it on there compared to my switch.
I bought outer wilds and I just can’t get into it even though I want to so bad. I can’t seem to figure out the controls and how to drive the ship to get anywhere. The few times I finally landed somewhere there was nothing to do but click on two walls. I really wish I could get into it though.
Saying to avoid Princess Peach Showtime is certainly a take you have. Imo it was amazing! Sure it’s nothing special, but it’s still fun. That’s all that matters for a game imo
I've been waiting years for Lake to come to the Switch and when you mentioned it in the video I was like "Yaaaaay! Finally!" and two seconds later "Oh no..." ;____; How can this game look so bad??
I was so excited for princess peach showtime that i used my voucher the day it came out and i regret it so much 😭 literally everything you said but I think the game play is kinda boring?? I need to try it again
I love bandle tale but I am stuck and not even google was able to help me. I think it might be glitched, idk. So I haven't picked it up in a while. I don't agree with the wiki thing tho. Before this problem, I've never had to look up anything. And I'm almost 20 hours in.
I'm sorry you expected princess peach showtime to be the same quality as odyssey but theres one glaring difference between the 2 princess peach is a spinoff title and odyssey is a main series title
how do you expect the Princess Peach game to match the quality of Odessey? One was a switch seller other is just for borrowing time up until the next console is ready. budget now where near the same for both games.
i played princess peach showtime and it was a really good game. i had trouble getting 100 percent though because some stuff is hard to get for me. the rest of the games you mentioned dont look good to me really.
Ngl but it’s so frustrating to see triple AAA games like this costing 60 bucks just for 8-9 hours of game play looking unpolished while some indie games costed half of that, perfect execution with top tier graphic and always goes on sales for like 10 bucks where you can easily get 50-60h play time in.
Like .. if you’re gonna marked it at 60 bucks, makes it worth it.
Yea pretty crazy that one of the best games of all time in hollow knight is like 15 bucks and still goes on sale for lower than that.
riiight? i grew up with nintendo and i was aaaaalways looking forward to the new consoles and games and saved money for them, i loved watching the nintendo directs too. right now i'm not even sure if i wanna buy the switch 2 or whatever it's gonna be because indie games are so much better anyways and i'd rather play them on a steam deck.............
The fact it’s pretty much the same price as a game like Baldurs Gate 3 is wild.
@@no-xz1vw I got my switch for a while now.. 90% of the games i played are either underrate jrpg or indie games and yeah idk why i would even consider switch 2 anymore bc i don't care for the nintendo exclusive at all.. maybe some mario titles but yeah not my priority especially when you can get even better games at 15 bucks instead of 59.99
Nintendo makes AA games or maybe indie games at the price point of a AAA.... for me just Odyssey, Smash and the 3D Zeldas are their true AAA
it makes me so sad that they basically pink taxed Peach. She deserves a game just as good as any of the Mario or Zelda games. Just as long, and just as good graphics to match the price point. Such a let down, especially because I was so excited for it to come out. :(
LITERALLY THIS .. and in women's history month too
I agree with you on Princess Peach. I loved the game, but it's not worth $60. A sale, or even second hand for $40-$45 is way more reasonable price wise.
I'll also add that 100% the game is really tedious because you can't go backwards in the levels and you cant skip any cutscenes. So, if you miss a sparkle gem, you have to replay the whole thing over.
Yea I could tell by playing the demo it wasn’t going to be worth $60, but it is a really cute fun game that I wanna play, I’m gonna try to buy it used and then resell when I’m done playing, cause it doesn’t really seem like a game that I’d want to replay.
Peach Showtime is just another example of Nintendo pricing all of their titles the same because they *know* people will buy it regardless. Only problem is when you don't buy it, they assume it's because of the game's content and not the ridiculous price. It's a shame they've set up this game to fail.
Even though you have other consoles to play on, thank you for always trying them out on Switch for us ❤
Btw Iona, you are doing an amazing job at reviewing games bc of your genuine honesty. I love the fact that you take in consideration, the price of a game, its length, difficulty and how it runs on the switch. Absolutely solid advice, so thank you very much ❤❤❤ Keep up the fantastic work!
A game i re-discovered during the sale, called "Jenny Leclue: Detectivu" was really interesting and i couldnt put it down the whole time playing it. I dont know if id classify it as Cozy, but it is a choice based story that took me by surprise. Sometimes i get overwhelmed with story heavy games, but this one did it really well. Theres apparently a second game in the works, so im lookint forward to playing that in the future.
Anyway, just a recommendation for anyone interested, im not sure the sale is still on, but id consider it worth full price too.
The game was great but I was mad at how abruptly it ends. It's so frustrating that you don't get any resolution and need to wait for the next game!
I love that game, it’s so cozy and fun. I’m currently replaying it and using it as my before bed game to help me fall asleep.
I’d definitely classify it as cozy! It’s such a good game. I wish they’d hurry up with the second one cause I’m so impatient to play it lol
I enjoyed it but I didn't like the lack of closure and that choices and Jenny's personality didn't seem to have any substantial effect in the story
Completely unbiased, everyone should play Outer Wilds. It's perfect
My housemate spent a couple of months convincing me to sit down and play it after they'd given it a playthrough, they really wanted to experience someone playing it for the first time since they couldn't have that same experience again.
I've been really enjoying it and I really like how easy it is to get distracted but still find out new and interesting things! I'm glad to hear that it's also great on the switch
@@loadishstone it's a good question!
British sarcasm is the best explanation I feel!
@@soulsworn13 That is exactly what I do!!
I am so disappointed that I can never play this again for the first time. It's been years and I still think about it most days!
I love a good story but typically not a big fan of open world games which is what's keeping me from getting it.
@@smolson8471 Honestly, this is a fair concern. It is as open ended and non directional as a game gets. Once you learn some routes, it all gets easier but you may get all the same enjoyment from watching a stream?
(I think about it all the time still)
Another Code (Originally Titled "Trace Memory" in the US) was originally released for the Nintendo DS. It had some REALLY neat puzzles that incorporated the DS including reflecting the top screen into the bottom screen to see the full message in the image. Unfortunately that did not translate really well. The part where Ashely is older is the one released exclusively in the UK (in English anyway) on the Wii and was an entirely separate game at one point. I did notice the game seemed to drag out a lot longer then I remember, but I haven't gotten a chance to drag out my DS to compare.
The remake has about half the puzzle the original does and the puzzles are a lot more handholdy. So for me the remake felt more like a story version of the original as it is often cutscene followed by cutscene with no player input.
Nintendo needs to do more price points. Metriod Prime is $40, Awesome. Princess Peach, Advance Wars, Mario vs DK all should be $40 too. Then Nintendo can change $70+ for Zelda and maybe Mario.
I just came across your channel. This is my second video of yours. My first was the Switch games your regretted buying.
I liked it. I liked it so much, in fact, that I am looking at your other videos, and I have subscribed to your channel instantly.
I like your delivery. I like your enthusiasm. It is calm, but genuine. You don’t go crazy and get goofy about your opinions, as some gaming RUclipsrs do.
It’s refreshing.
Thank you for making these videos. I am enjoying everything and looking forward to viewing your old, and future content.
Nice work! ❤❤❤❤
The Peach game was so fun but SOOOOO short. I was shocked I finished it in just 5 days. If it would’ve been like $30 maybe… but $60? I wanted more. I also wanted more peach characters. It got monotonous after a while and I was hoping for more characters for her to play.
To be fair, no game is for everyone as everyone has different tastes. I have actually played a lot of Princess Peach Showtime and I totally understand your criticisms. I don't personally care about length but some people do. I didn't mind the graphics since it was plays and I didn't think it looked bad. And the loading screens don't bother me personally. But that's me.
I think the next game I have played a lot of is What the Golf?. It is not your typical golf game and it doesn't take long for the game to switch things up. They also have some added episodes as well that were free. If you are not the biggest golf fan and like something silly like me, it's worth a look! Since it has a demo, I always recommend playing that first.
There's also the Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe. I have played that quite a bit this year! I even replayed some routes just to see them again. This game just gets more and more silly, especially when the bucket is introduced!
Out of the ones you mentioned but I don't have, I want to eventually try both Bandle Tale and Sticky Business. The idea of a knitting RPG is interesting, but I am worried about small text on the Switch Lite still. Looks cute though! Sticky Business looks interesting too!
For me the problem with princess peach was the controls it often felt like a button masher. I would’ve liked more traditional buttons with some skill needed besides a timing mechanic. I also thought the way the tutorials pulled up were weird. Creatively the game is awesome and I enjoyed the ideas.
no bc i looked up if i could sue nintendo for carpel tunnel after the final boss fight
I was so disappointed with Sticky Business. There seemed no point in adding pretty paper or sweets etc. Those didn't seem to make any difference. It was easy to sell any design, there were no challenges that I came across, I just got bored really quickly. A couple of hours in I was done. At least it was a cheapie (unlike Princess Peach which my 7 year old is loving lol)
I have just been enjoying making stickers tbh hahahaa
@@Eeowna That's completely fair enough 😅🎉
Ugh same here, I just about missed the indie sale and idk I just wanted a game that could give me the vibes of making to tarot in cosmic wheel sisterhood, it's okay... and I like it !! But I really shouldn't have got the dlc bundle as it seems to not add anything I can see. Hopefully the stories are good and I can just finish it. I also don't really like the music as there's only one the entire time.
Obviously the game is not for everyone and I do think it misses in explaing the mechanics of things.
Sweets/bonus stickers: these increase your customers happiness, increased happiness means they order more often and will get your more expensive stickers so you can earn more money (helpful whether you are causally playing or going for 100%). I think there is a max which you can see increasing percentage by the weird yellow brown blob at the top of their order.
Pretty paper: these are just automatically more expensive than regular paper.
I do think it is a game you can come back to whenever so hopefully you won't regret getting it! I will say 100% it does get a bit repetive and I haven't come back to it after 100% but a lot of people love just design things.
Another code, you can read a recap of what you did
There are a lot of games that play perfectly on the switch. I have 142 games and only few of them are "bad" or don't run well on the switch. I prefer waiting to see if a game is worth buying but sometimes I'm just too hyped about some games so I buy them day 1. I think Fae Farm & Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life were the games i kinda regretted buying but that was my mistake 😅 but overall, I love my switch. Yes it's an old console but it has so many good games it's insane. And there's always a sale going on, so there's never a need to buy the most expensive games! My first game was Mario Kart 8 and the next was Stardew Valley on sale because i was broke. So switch is definitely a console for people who don't always have the funds to pay 50-60€ for nintendo games, when you can get good, or even better games for less. I like watching people talk about games and get a second opinion before purchasing since that way you can save money! So thank you Iona for these reviews! ❤ I was thinking of buying the Princess Peach game but i think I'll wait for it to go on sale, it looks super fun tho! 😊
I liked Princess Peach but I don't think I'll pick it up again to complete it 100%.
Sticky business is fun but it goes a bit stale after a few hours. I wish they used a system where you unlock/discover new items by completing days or orders. As it is you can buy most of the shop very quickly. And as someone else said, sweets and decorations make no difference, customers will always return.
One cheap game i love has to be death & taxes: it's so good, basically you died, and now you come back in the form of a undead office worker, deciding who gets to live and who doesn't and the story line is just immaculate and it has good replay ability
I love Bandle Tale, it makes me so happy, it's just a beautiful game in every way. I started playing Ni No Kuni: The Wrath of the White Witch after watching one of your recent videos. It's really a good game, thanks for the rec
The amount of time Botany Manor has stuck with me in my head after completing the story makes it so worth it for me personally. I also really appreciate the developer's well-thought-out settings for the game, and I think it's even their first game. For example, I couldn't have played without the motion sickness relief menu of options...and they actually worked.
I love Sticky Business. Got the deluxe pack on pre-order sale and played it for hours. I wish there was a mechanic of legit printing your stickers IRL. Such a satisfying game loop
That seems to be a running theme lately…the game just doesn’t run great on the switch. I feel like I’m losing interest in buying games on the Switch. I have loved my Switch for years and it got me through 2020, but I may be purchasing a different hand held console next. I’m also tired of games that are not really finished, too short for the $, or run poorly.
Highly recommend steam deck for someone frustrated with the switch! I heavily rely on handheld gaming because of illness and I went from switch to steam deck and it's incredible. Steam has much better sales and prices (you don't have to pay the Nintendo tax - like with fae farm where it's 40 Dollars on steam), steam has a much better return policy if it doesn't work out or you don't like it, and many games run much more smoothly on the deck. Not affiliated at all lmao, just someone who was not interested in the deck until I borrowed one and now is so freaking happy to have one of my own. I still play Mario kart and BOTW and some small indie games that run okay on the switch, but having the deck opened up a whole new world for me.
@@saintnikz thank you for the advice. I have been looking into the Steam Deck!
With princess peach and its extreme loading times it feels liken they Made it extra slow so we will crave the new console even more and that the switch successor will feel super fast and strong in comparison?
So glad you enjoyed Outer Wilds and that it was a good experience playing on switch. I played it on Steam once upon a time and it looks like the devs did a nice job with the port. By far my favorite game of all time. Thanks for another great video!
I was SO excited for Peach Showtime and I was so upset about it. Didn't even finish it. Sad.
I completely agree about Princess Peach Showtime being waaaaaaaaaay too short! I was done in like two days! With the whole thing!
Outer wilds is definitely on my list of games to play
My 6 year old daughter beat Princess Peach already and loved it! I've been enjoying it as well. It's nice to see PP the star and in so many different roles. I have Sticky Business on Steam and I love how chill it is. My favorite part is fulfilling orders, but I like the creativity part as well.
Loving Garden Life! Just saw that they are going to be adding in a new tool that will just cut all the flowers on a plant in one go...SO looking forward to that!
Thanks for talking about all of these!
The first Another Code game was released on the DS. I played it back then and was amazed by the way they constructed the puzzles around the hardware. For example, there was one puzzle where there is a stamp on the upper screen and a letter on the touch screen and you have to actually close the DS to put the stamp onto the paper. Loved it!
I had been hyperfixed on Palia the last few months, but after i play a cozy game for so long i start to crave destruction lol. I knew Peach wasn't going to have major violence, but i was hype for the game and wanted to play it. Depending on the game I'm usually a completionist so when I was playing I got all of the Crystal things you could get on every level. If I missed one I would go back and I would find it and get it. So when the game was over, and like you said it was very short, I honestly didn't really have that much to do. I didn't really care too much to do the extra stuff after the game. So yeah I was just kind of out 60 bucks and still felt like I didn't even play a game hahaha. And like you said it really could have been like Mario odyssey. Obviously they weren't going to do that completely but that game has so much replayability and it's just a fun game that takes longer to finish.
I think that they sort of put themselves in a box when they made it a theater for the setting. Maybe they could have tried to do like a whole amusement Park area or something like that so then there would be more areas explorer and more levels to do. Or just more levels in the zones to begin with. Not just one door is one level and that's it. Maybe like a Mario Sunshine thing where there is different goals for each level and maybe you have like 6 levels within that door. Something to have made it just a bit longer. It is a really fun game and I highly recommend it to people if they want to play it but definitely try and get it on sale.
Now I'm back to playing ToTK lololol
The Princess Peach game was so disrespectful 😭
I liked playing Peach, it was a fun time with my kids that each had their favourite Peach version.
But it's to short, the levels are short. And some are repetitive.
I'm a gamer who wants 100% complete. But I got so mad when I finnished the game, had found everything, just to realize I have to play every level again to find some hidden ninjas? No thank you. The levels aint worthy to play again and again and again. Especially the detective levels, so slow.
I like the challenges with each boss fight that show up, that's fun to try out. But having to play each level again to find some dudes? No. If I'd known that would happen I would've just rushed through the game and after finishing play and collect stuff.
But it's a great game for kids and hopefully it can give us a really cool Peach game in the future.
I have a month of XBox Ultimate, and been very much enjoying Planet of Lana. I'm thinking about playing some Botany Manor on there as well, while I have it. (I also started Sea of Stars, but I've gotten stuck at the first boss - even with the double health relic on - which doesn't bode well for me getting through it while I have Game Pass active.) I also picked up Princess Peach: Showtime, and while I've very much been enjoying it, I did get it used and therefore got it almost 40% off. It definitely feels more worth it as a game I paid less than $40 dollar for than it would have been at $60. However, it's also a game that my entire family has been enjoying. My daughter is playing through it herself, and my husband has been watching my playthrough. I think being able to enjoy it together has helped with our individual overall happiness with the game.
As far as Princess Peach goes, as you're 100% right it isn't worth the $60 that Nintendo have slapped on it.
But that is true for almost all Nintendo titles - Mario Wonder's worth no more than $40, Odyssey is worth $30, the only Nintendo Titles I can think of off hand that are worth $60 are the likes of Splatoon, Tears of the Kingdom, and of course Fire Emblem.
I don't usually mind how many hours a full price game has, and I don't mind the difficulty of the game (it's Princess Peach, not Metroid) but for it being 60 whole buckaroos, I was very disappointed by the lack of polish and how much it stutters on loading screens and certain animations. She's a major Nintendo character and the game is full price, it could just be that the Switch is 7 years old now but even then, it's a Nintendo game :( I still enjoy the game very much tho, just letting you know that I have similar criticisms, a lot of us do. I'll definitely check out the other games you mentioned :D !!
I am around 15 hours in Princess Peach Showtime and not near the ending yet ^^' Some parts are really difficult (rehearsals especially, but also some of the stars on the levels, after basement mermaid peach I just wanted to throw my switch out the window, still can't get second to last star ;_;) but I really enjoy the game a lot!! For me it's one of the best games that came out recently and I don't regret buying it at it's price (and yes it is a lot of money for me). It is also really pretty, animations are fantastic... It just makes me so happy but I literally can't find a *single* positive review on RUclips 😭 I listen to all the points but it feels like we are playing 2 different games ;_;
Honestly if you’re happy with it then that’s the best outcome! I just feel sad that it cost the same as Mario odyssey but didn’t get the same love, resources and care as that game did
I like it too! You're not the only one ❤️
You can enjoy a game even if no one else does! It goes with literally everything, and not just games! 😊 There's been so many times when I've loved a book to pieces and then saw how pretty much all the reviewers hated it and i was so confused lol 😅 like "is my taste that bad or are everyone else just wrong?"
That‘s really good to know about the Princess Peach game! I‘ll probably just check it out from the library tbh. No money spent and I can still buy it if I feel it‘s worth the replay.
I haven’t gotten around to play much of anything in 2024, let alone smth new, but I did just finish Potion Permit and was thoroughly underwhelmed. I‘ll have to check out some of your cozy game recs next 💕
I was about to buy Botany Manor on the switch, but then I thought "Let me just check the price for the xbox", and SURPRISE it was in the game pass! So glad I checked before buying, because I have made that mistake before.
Have you played bug fables? I think you would really like it! Especially the characters dialog
I can't bring myself to pick up the switch anymore and the idea of buying a new game for it just doesn't excite me anymore but your videos are really testing me on on this ;)
I was about to buy Peach Show Time! Thanks for the info!!
Thank you Iona. Have a nice time in London!!
I absolutely love botany manor, it became one of my absolute favourites. its so pretty and relaxing and at the same time interesting, it kept me in a wonderful Flow while playing it. So for me personally it was worth every penny 😊
I absolutely unterstand people to want more Hours of playtime for the money, especially if money’s thight. But for me this Game didnt feel repetitive once, so I think even if its a bit short the quality makes up for that.
I recently picked up the JPN version of Princess Peach Showtime! For $33 during a PlayAsia sale. That is a reasonable price for it.
I think the lack of polish in princess peach is more indicative of how old the switch is. I agree that the loading screens take too long and are choppy, but I don’t think that letting the game develop longer would have fixed that. I do think they could have added more levels and add a “hard mode”
I fell down the cozy game rabbit hole yesterday and I found your channel through Payton's Corner. I really enjoyed your initial reactions to Paper Mario: Thousand Year Door. If you are still enjoying Paper Mario and want aspects that you mentioned about Princess Peach Showtime, I strongly recommend the original Paper Mario on the n64. It's playable through the Expansion Pack of Nintendo Switch Online which should hopefully be available in your region. Looking forward to more of your videos!
I just finished the last game I was playing (nobody saves the world) and I was so bored looking for a new game. Your video saved me from another evening of boredom! Thanks a ton! Cheers!
Lake on PS was so cozy. Great way to relax but I've never been more jealous of a video game character than I was of Meredith. I want to deliver mail in P.O!
Outer Wilds can't get enough praise & exposure, it is THAT underrated.
I really want to get into outer wilds but I gave up within the first hour cause I couldn’t fly my ship 😅😭
❓Can you please mention whether the character is customizable and if so to what extent? Because character creation is one my fav parts of games! And i just cant get as immersed or interested if you cant create your character and your just stuck as one specific person.
I wonder if any of the upcoming games that were announced yesterday would also be featured here.
Have you played Tell Me Your Story? It’s on sale on the Switch, has three free DLCs, and looks right up your alley.
I love that I just stumbled across your channel; thank you for honest reviews of these games and for highlighting some that I probably would’ve glossed over!
I literally played the demo for Another Code but really couldn’t stand the voice acting (which I know you can solve by muting it but still)
I need a summer camp themed cozy switch game 😭 do you know anything like that?
Super Mario RPG was also super short. For the price i was expecting it to be longer and have some sort replay ability.
I’m glad they remade the Ashley game. It was called trace memory for the DS
Bandle Tale was an amazing game, but I stalled near the ending
Imma be real: my goal in Sticky Business is to make the most unsettling stickers I can with the limited resources (designs) I have. It’s going well 😎👍🏻
The controls are weird as heck though, but it’s still fun
I really love Bandle Tale! I am almost done with the main story and it is amazing. I appreciated your heads up in an older video about looking things up in a wiki. However, it was not nearly as bad as Graveyard Keeper (which I stopped playing due to this). Actually I thinj Bandle Tale has all the necessary information available in the quest details and skill tree. 😊
Looking forward to your other recommendations! ❤ Will look into Outer Wilds next.
I really love Bandle Tale too, and I hope the game could be longer
Do you have a review of moonstone island? Thank you! I love your cozy game reviews. Picked up dredge on your recommendation and I absolutely lived it.
I didn’t even complete bandle tales it gave me a migraine trying to get all the stuff together
Outer Wilds, top fave game ❤
I loved Planet of Lana! I am definitely not a platformer girlie but I didn’t find the platforming aspects in this game too challenging and I really enjoyed the aesthetic and story of it. The whole world was so beautiful and interesting to me. I’d personally call it cozy, but everyone has a different definition!
Planet of Lana makes me think of Another World/Out of this World. Same sort of art style.
I got my steam deck in November when the Oled dropped. Ngl, I barely pick up my switch now! It would be awesome if you had some more videos for deck users too!
Tbf only the Nintendo first party games are non steam deck - but I have a few vids coming :)
I recently played the Dragon Quest: Builders 2 demo and was surprised by how huge the demo's gametime is. And the game itself turned out really interesting. At the moment I'm considering between buying Another Code and DQ Builders 2.They are around the same price.
Planet of Lana is the most fun I've had playing a new game since TOTK or Oxenfree II. Visually, and storywise it's impressive, and it's a tiny game (maybe 4-5hr max if you take your time) but it has so much replay-ability
i remember i saw lake on pc through another youtube playing it and i thought it looked so cute and had a really neat concept. i’m so sad a lot of the switch ports are lackluster :(
Idk... Why would you need so much wikis for bundle tale? Everything is explained and seems pretty clear to me 😅
When you find some items you don't know basically you just haven't unlocked them or you didn't reed the skill tree part where you unlocked it
I’m still not emotionally recovered from Outer Wilds. Absolutely wrecked me in all the ways
Absolutely love Bandle Tale, and thank you so much for the honesty around Princess Peach. That's super disappointing they really didn't put the same effort into it as other Mario games. Will certainly be waiting for a big sale on it.
I didn't even know about Bandle Tale so THANK YOUUU
Garden Life looks beaaautiful but oh boy I felt motion sick as soon as the footage moved 😵💫
The peach game is the only Nintendo game I didn’t buy.
Garden Life looks fine…whats the issue?
Wish youd put the Princess Peach one side by side with the other game cause it seems fine too graphics wise.
God Lake is so beautiful and cozy… but it looks like hell on the switch. Wow
I’m eagerly waiting for Coral Island for the Switch. I’ve been playing it on my Xbox series x but it’s hard for me to dive into it on there compared to my switch.
I really want Planet of Lana but waiting for sale.. 4 hrs for 25$ is not worth it for me especially since I doubt I will ever replay it..
I bought outer wilds and I just can’t get into it even though I want to so bad. I can’t seem to figure out the controls and how to drive the ship to get anywhere. The few times I finally landed somewhere there was nothing to do but click on two walls. I really wish I could get into it though.
Outer Wilds is INCREDIBLE. Hard recommend.
Man I haven’t picked up my switch since I got my rog ally, the switch feels SO behind
Saying to avoid Princess Peach Showtime is certainly a take you have. Imo it was amazing! Sure it’s nothing special, but it’s still fun. That’s all that matters for a game imo
I love it - I just can’t stand the fact Nintendo made the peach game lower quality than every other Mario franchise game
I've been waiting years for Lake to come to the Switch and when you mentioned it in the video I was like "Yaaaaay! Finally!" and two seconds later "Oh no..."
;____; How can this game look so bad??
I 100%ed sticky business on steam a few months ago and it was fantastic!
I liked botany manor but I kept getting motion sickness (even though that has never happened to me before) so I can only play it in short periods.
Love this channel!! ❤
IDK why! But your videos cheer me up. 😊
Maybe I’ll try outer wilds again. For some reason I couldn’t get into it the first time I tried it on gamepass.
I’ve tried outer wilds 3 times and quit in the first hour. I just can’t get the flying
I was so excited for princess peach showtime that i used my voucher the day it came out and i regret it so much 😭 literally everything you said but I think the game play is kinda boring?? I need to try it again
Why does the touchscreen not work for me in Sticky Business?😢
I love bandle tale but I am stuck and not even google was able to help me. I think it might be glitched, idk. So I haven't picked it up in a while.
I don't agree with the wiki thing tho. Before this problem, I've never had to look up anything. And I'm almost 20 hours in.
Princess Peach is waaaay too short for 60. Super disappointing.
I'm sorry you expected princess peach showtime to be the same quality as odyssey but theres one glaring difference between the 2 princess peach is a spinoff title and odyssey is a main series title
So why are they the same price?
I liked Another Code but that price for one run... not worth it.
how do you expect the Princess Peach game to match the quality of Odessey? One was a switch seller other is just for borrowing time up until the next console is ready. budget now where near the same for both games.
When the price is the same I expect the same
I strongly recommend Doom and Doom Eternal they are great games that run perfectly on switch
i played princess peach showtime and it was a really good game. i had trouble getting 100 percent though because some stuff is hard to get for me. the rest of the games you mentioned dont look good to me really.
Ninja peach has nunchucks? 🤔