Update: First patch is out and performance is definitely better. Visuals also improved. I'd add a few points to that section. 350,000 Subscribers wuuuuuut... 🎉 How long have you been with the channel? Mark
Found SwitchUp mid last year but will remain long after as I'm overjoyed that I have. Thanks for your years of hard work and here's to the channels longevity and growth. Cheers Gents! 🎉
It's insane how many titles have suddenly dropped on the tiny hybrid console this year so far... I'm going to go broke if I try to keep up with the releases!! What a great march we've had on switch, and on switch up!! Congrats on the massive subscriber count!!
@iRemainNameless is there anything more annoying at the moment than Steam Deck users on the Internet. Save money by dropping £500-600 on a device you don't have a massive library on so have to purchase new games immediately. Why can't you guys just enjoy Steam Deck instead of annoying Switch owners every damn day? Makes sense no?
My wife and I have put 200-250 hours into this game on separate GOG and Steam co-op playthroughs (co-op makes the game much easier), and we're still chewing through the extensive DLC content. One of my favorite games of all time. Switch loading times are hard to deal with, having played on Steam Deck though.
Congrats for the 350k 🎉 you guys really deserve it. More than the amazing content and super useful information, the passion you show is contagious. I think I've been subscribed to Switch Up shortly afyer I got the switch, 2 years ago. Cheers!
I’m really intrigued! Can’t wait to check this video out. Man, the Switch has been keeping me so busy but my OLED died on me last weekend and I had to send it in to Nintendo. Pray for me guys, I didn’t get a chance to backup my files and I was 45 hours in on Unicorn Overlord. 😢😢😢
Sure dude actually same!!! I had mine sent out and it’s getting delivered back today with tons of roadblocks along the way! Hope all the best for you though brother!
@@bdawg707 good luck to you too man! I hope everything goes well on your side. I received noticed today they are working on mine so let’s cross our fingers.
@@JC23783 No idea why it died. I kept it in amazing condition and it was never dropped once. It kept giving me an error code when I power it on. I had mine since it came out back in 2019.
Every since I picked up my OLED about 2 months ago brotha! Thank you for all you do for our community!!! Legend in my books! For reference I’m 22 years young with a PS5 but wanted to get the switch for some nostalgia and being able to play with my lil bro! On some games like Smash and Mario kart! 100% been enjoying my purchase with 0 regrets!
Been here from around 40k or so, when I got my switch you guys became my go to switch games n saved me a ton of time navigating the eshop for sales and ur opinion on games via reviews are just top notch! And your system is the final % allows for some level of objectivity vs other outlets out there
The ost in this game is absolutely a masterpiece. The game itself reminds me a bit of Piranha Bytes games with how the game start of very difficult but you become freaking godlike when you have figured out the mechanics of the game and geared up your character.
@@Bauglir100couldn't have said it better myself. I get real Risen vibes from this game but, I love the challenge. This game is a highly underrated gem.
Congratulations on 350,000! So happy to see Outward getting some love and recognition on this channel. Such an underrated gem when it was initially released on other platforms. it's a clunker, but I highly recommend giving this one a go. There's something special here.
Me and my friend played so much of this game and had a blast! It’s janky at times for sure and it can get frustrating at times, but the fun greatly outweighed all of that. It genuinely felt like we had a grand adventure together, and it was so memorable because of it. Congratulations, SwitchUp on 350,000 subscribers! Well earned, gentlemen. Hopefully I can also win one of those copies of Kingdom Come: Deliverance lol
I've been waiting for this one for a REALLY long time. Thanks for the review! And congratulations on the new sub milestone! (I know that I won't win anything, but I just wanted to put it out there).
350K well earned you guys seriously rock ❤ Been here for years and will stick around, I'm also very eager to see your channel evolve when the new system releases 💪
Congrats! I've been watching your channel for 4 years I believe. It really helps not having to dig through all the indie games & I trust your reviews since they're always similar to the score I would give
Let me start it off.. You will either love or hate this game, i really haven't found anyone in-between and it really is something you need to play for yourself to see if you would like. This game will not help you, hold your hand, or tell you what you need to do next. Some of the quests later on for the storylines are "Sorry we don't know where this person is, maybe ask around or try to find them" and you are on a time limit for most stuff. You are given a "realistic" experience. You are not a chosen one, you are not all-powerful, you are a regular person like you or me that takes on an adventure. You become powerful but you are not invincible, mobs you fight early on will still kill or hurt a lot if you get too comfortable. If you get a quest and do not complete it in a certain amount of time the quest ends and you cannot finish it and it will block future quests from that questline in that playthrough. There are consequences to your actions however these are mostly scripted and mostly only trigger if you do not finish or complete what is asked of you in the timeframe but don't let that put you off, the game will give you more than enough time to do the tasks but its up to you to prioritize and figure out what needs to be done. Fully exploring the first zone, doing all the content you're able to and not rushing from map to map will take approx. 10-15 hours and later zones will take longer. (Full map exploration isn't required but fully encouraged so you are able to take on much stronger enemies without having to continue to make runs to stock up). COLLECT ALL THE CRAFTING MATERIALS!! Seriously! You can ignore drops like food (unless you need), weapons or armor (unless they are an upgrade) and throw all the crafting materials you can find into your chest. Mess around with the crafting system throwing items in there to see if they combine WILL NOT use items unless they are able to be made into something else! making an item gives you the recipe for it as well so you will be able to spend less buying recipes from shops too. If you rely on stops for potions/crafting materials, you will be broke and not able to learn new skills or buy things you need and the last DLC requires quite a bit of money to get started efficiently. Speaking of skills there are trainers all through the world- Most are found in main cities however there are a few that are hidden around the maps. These locations are usually not marked, and you need to stumble upon them (After finding the location you can place a marker on your map to have the location marked) basic skills cost around 50 silver and going higher can be upwards of 600 silver. You are given 3 "class points" and each trainer you can "Breakthrough" to gain stronger abilities in that class however you can only learn one spell per "rank" for example if i breakthrough and the spells "Stab" and "Slash" are available i will need to choose if i want to learn slash or stab (These are not real spells, just examples) The magic system is unique and without diving deep into it, as it really is something that you need to do yourself to fully understand, is each spell by itself mostly does nothing. Maybe it'll give a small buff, maybe it'll do a very little damage but when you combine these spells together is where the power comes from. If you want to cast a fireball you first need to unlock magic and gain the first spell given to everyone for free, you then need to unlock how to cast a circle of fire using the item called a Fire Stone and then once standing inside this fire circle you can then use the first spell you are given to turn it into a fireball. You can do this with Ice, Eletric, etc however this is the most basic. There are some that require you to buff yourself to be able to cast certain spells and once the buff wears off you need to wait for cooldown again to be able to cast and some buffs you can "consume" to give your weapon an elemental buff or something similar. There are a few different types of magic that all require different combinations of spells to get the full potential and effect. There are lots of locations here that interact with each other. For example, there can be multiple entrances to dungeons, but it will put you on different floors, getting where you need to go can either be a piece of cake or extremely difficult depending on what route you decide to take. The game puts exploration and survival before other RPG mechanics, most places in the world do not have quests or things attached to them but hold some extremely valuable or powerful loot, some have NPCs at the very end of the dungeon that will give you buffs, boons, spells, items, or let you craft unique gear. You have no levels, experience, reputations, or anything like that. If you have the game knowledge and decide to go to end game areas to grab some powerful stuff to start your adventure, there is absolutely nothing stopping you (Unless there is something tied to a "faction" story quest). You can even pre-clear dungeons and grab the items you need or what bosses to kill. There is no linearity, and you create your own path each character you make. Speaking of... You will need to create a total of 4 characters to playthrough all the main faction quests. You can only choose one per playthrough to follow and each give their own unique items, spells, and buffs but they make it a little easier on your other playthroughs with the addition of the Legacy chests. Legacy chests you can store items into on one character and select them to be used on another, the items are then upgraded to have better stats, damage, or buffs you can do this two times to most items to get the full effect from them. There are MANY MANY puzzles and loads of items that you will have absolutely no idea what to do with until you either google it or do some trial and error, there is a Rusted sword in the first zone on top of the mountain this sword can be restored with items from different zones and this will give you a really strong sword however on top of that once restored if you take the weapon back to the location you found it there will be an option to use the sword and it will transport you into a mini-dungeon with a boss fight. There's quite a few of these hidden locations like this. Personally, I've found the main story is lackluster however its made up with being able to craft your own adventure with tons and tons of little things to keep your interest or your mind going, theory crafting on what you can do with certain things and when you figure something out on your own its the best adrenaline rush. If you are looking a traditional rpg game i truly cannot suggest you play this. If you're looking for something different and have the patience and dedication to take the time and learn what the game expects you to understand i really think you'll have a wonderful time. Sorry no TL;DR can't really condense the post!
And just to add! Graphically you're not gonna get any better on PC- this game doesn't have that good of graphics to begin with. Another thing is how dark it is... Both on PC and console the game is extremely dark at night or in caves. There are better lanterns or magic spells that light up areas better as you go on.
Wow 350000 followers! 🎉 what an achievement guys, your videos are so worth many more. Many times you've helped me with decisions on games. Priceless content and honest reviews. Keep going, it shows what you two do works so well no matter what age your viewers are. Outward looks really good, different from alot of survival games, will be looking out for it. Thank you for so much help, keep up the hard work, we're all behind you!! 😊
This looks like such an adventure! Any game where you can play with a bow which has a reticule must seem easy compared to Kingdom Come Deliverance - that must be insane! But I imagine incredibly rewarding once mastered 🤩 Congrats on the subscriber milestone and thanks for all your amazing content!
Truly. Why fight it though? Our morbid curiosity is one of those things that makes us, well...us. A yearning for a challenge is yet another. Seems a great pairing to me. I shall be picking this one up precisely for these reasons as I'm quite guilty of all the above ☺️
We control an avatar. As we are avatar's as well, could it be someone is controlling us too? If true, seems like intelligent creatures like to control real life (and the dangers that come with it) from their lazy chair.
Congrats on the big milestone!! Been watching y’all for a while now. Favorite series is all patched up. I love seeing you guys revisit games that were rough at launch and getting to experience the hard work dev teams put in to fixing them up. I just think that shows the care you guys have for the games that come to this console
Congratulations to 350k subs! Its by far the best Switch Channel and you put always so much effort in your videos. My favorite series of yours is the all patched up series because you Take your time JUMP back in the Games. Continue your the good Work 👌
Congrats on 300k! Been here since 200k or so and what you guys have done for the switch community is amazing! Always letting us know on awesome deals and being truthful with us. You guys rock! Can't wait to see where you go for here!
Congratulations on the 350,000. Consistently great channel, and upfront and open about stuff. Don't always agree with the reviews but can't knock the detail you go into and fairness. Onwards to the half a million, and more weird and wonderful sponsors. Thanks
I have to say I’ve been following you guys for a while and this is definitely my comfort channel. I even use you guys as background noise when I’m doing things at home. *Chefs kiss*
Found you guys in the last couple of months or so, since becoming a new dad! I've been gaming for over 20 years but since my time for gaming has decreased, the switch has become my go-to because of the portability. You've helped me discover just how good the switch is with all the game recommendations! Cheers guys!
Congrats on 350k! You guys have had your finger on the pulse for all things Switch and I have discovered so many new titles I wouldn’t have otherwise known thanks to you!
Congratulations on hitting 350k. I stumbled across this channel when I first got my Switch Lite a few years ago. You guys seemed genuine with your reviews. I'm so glad I subscribed.
Ugh! You guys keep adding to my backlog of games haha! But, awesome on the 350k subs. I’m honestly surprised it’s not over 1M yet. Ya’ll are the best Switch channel on RUclips!
I subbed and started watching a few months ago. I was originally pulled in by your sales videos but I now look forward to the daily upload whatever it may be. We seem to be of a similar age and I find your presentation very relatable. Congrats on your success!
This game is my favorite game of all time, the immersion I experience every time I play is something else! It is hard and flawed but it oddly makes it feel real? Can’t wait to check it out on switch for fun :)
I love all of your reviews, if it wasn't for you and your honest opinion on this game I would've never thought about buying it but now you give me more reason to try it out. Thanks and keep up the great work❤
Congratulations on hitting 350K subs! Been a subscriber since the days of SwitchUp having 2-3K subs. A great journey to see your success thriving. You're always my go to for honest Switch game reviews, impressions and sales vids. So thank you Mark & Glen. If it weren't for you lads, my gaming backlog wouldn't be bursting at the seams 😅☺
I'm so excited this came to Switch. I've been eyeing it up for years. I'll probably double dip and get it on PC also. But I got my physical copy for Switch tomorrow. Also like the idea of having a massive RPG like this to play in bed. Plus the possibility of the next Switch system making this look better down the road. So I'm future proofing too. Super excited to play. I'm going to have two files. One solo and one co op with a friend.
It doesn’t look the best but it does look like a fun game, not goty by any means but a fun little title that maybe people should look more into on a price drop
Congrats guys! Love the channel, been following for ages. Definitely my go to for switch reviews. Been looking forward to outward, so glad you've covered it! All the best guys!
Congrats en 350k subs! You're a fine channel and I always enjoy your videos! I've been following you for some years now and it's always good to see your reviews Keep up the good work!
First of all, congratulations on 350K subscribers! I feel like you touched on the most important points about the game and gameplay. However there are a few things I'd like to add. -When you drop your backpack, there will be an icon on your compass showing where you left the last one you had equipped. -You do use stamina but enemies don't, so don't waste time trying to make them run out, because they won't. What they do have is a stability bar (the white/grey one below their health), which you can and should exploit. With each hit they will take some impact damage that will make this bar go down. Once it reaches 50% or below each subsequent hit will stagger the enemy, until it reaches 0, at which point they will get knocked back and fall down allowing you to land a couple of free hits if you're positioned correctly or have a weapon with a long enough reach such as a spear or halberd (the bar will also reset to full so it might be a good idea to keep it low rather than deplete it completely for tougher enemies). One of the most useful skills early on is the kick, because it will deplete half the stability bar of most early enemies and you start with it (you just have to assign it to a quickslot). But keep in mind that you also have your own stability bar at the bottom of the screen, and that the same principles apply to you as well. -Something the game doesn't tell you is that on every map there are safe spots to camp where you don't have to worry about getting ambushed and thus wasting time guarding. Without spoiling too much, look for a chiming sound. There is also a very obvious visual cue once you know what to look for but I'm keeping it fairly vague for people who might want to find out themselves. -When I started playing I was very nervous about dying and thus didn't explore much. Don't make the same mistake, the consequences for deaths are honestly not that bad. Most of the time you'll simply get some burned health and stamina which you can recover with a quick nap, and running away is always a valid option. Just don't forget your backpack! Finally, this game can be pretty time consuming and the grind for money and skills at the beginning can get pretty annoying. But if you have the time and can overlook the game's flaws you'll be rewarded with one the most unique and fun adventure experiences out there. I have 230 hours and feel like I've barely scratched the surface. I haven't even touched the late-game bosses and arenas yet.
Congrats so many times! So well deserved. Tried this early on blind when it came to PS4. Didn't grab me right away so i left it. Honestly looks super impressive
The channel is clearly a labour of love and 350k is well deserved! It takes commitment and enthusiasm to be so consistent in providing content and engaging with your community as you do. Thank you!
What a journey you guys have taken us on and what a journey you have been on. Switch up is really the best gaming review channel online . It’s amazing the passion you guys put into each episode, it won’t be long before you hit 1mil. Thanks for the memories made and those to come.
Thanks for the reviews guys. I've been waiting for this port. And you guys are my go-to whenever I'm thinking of buying a new game for my switch, I check to see if you guys have posted any reviews or not. And 9 times outta 10; if you guys give the game the a-okay I go for it and if y'all give it a thumbs down I don't. Just saying thanks on behalf of all your viewers for all the good content and reviews.
It's crazy how these games keep coming to a "handheld". Love the videos! Congrats on 350k! I won't rest until all my friends are subscribed to the channel! Keep up the awesome work!
You guys are my number one source for reviews, and are most definitely responsible for a lot of my Switch purchases. Definitely not complaining, I’ve picked up quite a few bangers! That being said, I’m holding off on this game for a sale. Only partially interested. You guys are the best! Keep up the great work!
Aaaand my backlog grows longer… What a great review, really well thought out. A real case of “if you know - you know”. I like getting lost and sidetracked in games and this review really convinced me to go for an adventure!
Update: First patch is out and performance is definitely better. Visuals also improved. I'd add a few points to that section. 350,000 Subscribers wuuuuuut... 🎉 How long have you been with the channel? Mark
Wuuuuuuuuut!
Found SwitchUp mid last year but will remain long after as I'm overjoyed that I have. Thanks for your years of hard work and here's to the channels longevity and growth. Cheers Gents! 🎉
3-4 years?!? Man, where has time gone. Love the channel and I’ll be there for the next Switch with you guys.
grats on 350k and been a fan forever!!! yall deserve a million subs honestly!
Legends
It's insane how many titles have suddenly dropped on the tiny hybrid console this year so far... I'm going to go broke if I try to keep up with the releases!! What a great march we've had on switch, and on switch up!! Congrats on the massive subscriber count!!
I've had to stop buying games because my favorite genre is rpg games and I have like several years worth of titles now in my backlog.
It's crazy that 800 odd games have come out this year alone for Switch.
Save on switch games and buy a Steam Deck? Makes sense no?
@iRemainNameless is there anything more annoying at the moment than Steam Deck users on the Internet. Save money by dropping £500-600 on a device you don't have a massive library on so have to purchase new games immediately. Why can't you guys just enjoy Steam Deck instead of annoying Switch owners every damn day?
Makes sense no?
@@JamieJonesanimator lol like their days wouldn't be complete if they didn't brag about owning a steam deck and shitting on switch users.
My wife and I have put 200-250 hours into this game on separate GOG and Steam co-op playthroughs (co-op makes the game much easier), and we're still chewing through the extensive DLC content.
One of my favorite games of all time.
Switch loading times are hard to deal with, having played on Steam Deck though.
Congrats for the 350k 🎉 you guys really deserve it. More than the amazing content and super useful information, the passion you show is contagious. I think I've been subscribed to Switch Up shortly afyer I got the switch, 2 years ago. Cheers!
I’m really intrigued! Can’t wait to check this video out. Man, the Switch has been keeping me so busy but my OLED died on me last weekend and I had to send it in to Nintendo. Pray for me guys, I didn’t get a chance to backup my files and I was 45 hours in on Unicorn Overlord. 😢😢😢
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Sure dude actually same!!! I had mine sent out and it’s getting delivered back today with tons of roadblocks along the way! Hope all the best for you though brother!
@@bdawg707 good luck to you too man! I hope everything goes well on your side. I received noticed today they are working on mine so let’s cross our fingers.
Wait what's happening that's making these OLEDs dying? I have one that I just got about six months ago. Anything I need to watch for?
@@JC23783 No idea why it died. I kept it in amazing condition and it was never dropped once. It kept giving me an error code when I power it on. I had mine since it came out back in 2019.
Every since I picked up my OLED about 2 months ago brotha! Thank you for all you do for our community!!! Legend in my books! For reference I’m 22 years young with a PS5 but wanted to get the switch for some nostalgia and being able to play with my lil bro! On some games like Smash and Mario kart! 100% been enjoying my purchase with 0 regrets!
Legend thanks young gun
Been here from around 40k or so, when I got my switch you guys became my go to switch games n saved me a ton of time navigating the eshop for sales and ur opinion on games via reviews are just top notch! And your system is the final % allows for some level of objectivity vs other outlets out there
The ost in this game is absolutely a masterpiece. The game itself reminds me a bit of Piranha Bytes games with how the game start of very difficult but you become freaking godlike when you have figured out the mechanics of the game and geared up your character.
Yeah, this game definitely gives me Gothic/Risen vibes.
@@Bauglir100couldn't have said it better myself. I get real Risen vibes from this game but, I love the challenge. This game is a highly underrated gem.
@@UsedCvck Risen, and also Gothic, Morrowind, Breath of the Wild, and even The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring on PS2.
It really is fantastic. I love this game but it looks and feels cheap. The soundtrack is AAA
I just finished risen. You are right it looks similar.
Congrats man! I’ve been here since I got my switch and love the games you’ve pmo too keep going!
I appreciate it! 🎉
Congrats guys, been watching you since I got my Switch, maybe 4 years ago! Outward looks fantastic, will probably pick it up thanks :D
Congratulations!!!! I’m surprised you all are not at 500k already this channel is a treasure.
Congratulations on 350,000! So happy to see Outward getting some love and recognition on this channel. Such an underrated gem when it was initially released on other platforms. it's a clunker, but I highly recommend giving this one a go. There's something special here.
🎉Congratulations on 350k hope you get to 1mill soon.🎉
Me and my friend played so much of this game and had a blast! It’s janky at times for sure and it can get frustrating at times, but the fun greatly outweighed all of that. It genuinely felt like we had a grand adventure together, and it was so memorable because of it. Congratulations, SwitchUp on 350,000 subscribers! Well earned, gentlemen. Hopefully I can also win one of those copies of Kingdom Come: Deliverance lol
Congrats on the 350K! Totally deserved, my first place to look if I’m looking for a review of a switch game.
I've been waiting for this one for a REALLY long time. Thanks for the review! And congratulations on the new sub milestone!
(I know that I won't win anything, but I just wanted to put it out there).
350K well earned you guys seriously rock ❤
Been here for years and will stick around, I'm also very eager to see your channel evolve when the new system releases 💪
Congrats! I've been watching your channel for 4 years I believe. It really helps not having to dig through all the indie games & I trust your reviews since they're always similar to the score I would give
Congratulations on reaching this enormous milestone ❤
Congratulations dude! I love this channel so much!
Always happy to show love for the channel happy to see it keep growing 🎉❤🎉
Been looking forward to this! I skipped it on previous systems. Feels like a good Switch addition
Been subscribed since 150k, still a bit late to the party but Im glad I was around for so long, congrats you guys!!
Congrats for 350 K! Thank you for many Switch reviews😊
My first and favourite Switch reviews channel and you guys are still bossing it at 350k! Great review once again, keep it up lads.
Wow, congrats on the 350k subscribers! You guys deserve it and more!
Congrats on the subscriber milestone! Thanks for the review, I'm excited to check this one out.
Let me start it off.. You will either love or hate this game, i really haven't found anyone in-between and it really is something you need to play for yourself to see if you would like. This game will not help you, hold your hand, or tell you what you need to do next. Some of the quests later on for the storylines are "Sorry we don't know where this person is, maybe ask around or try to find them" and you are on a time limit for most stuff. You are given a "realistic" experience. You are not a chosen one, you are not all-powerful, you are a regular person like you or me that takes on an adventure. You become powerful but you are not invincible, mobs you fight early on will still kill or hurt a lot if you get too comfortable.
If you get a quest and do not complete it in a certain amount of time the quest ends and you cannot finish it and it will block future quests from that questline in that playthrough. There are consequences to your actions however these are mostly scripted and mostly only trigger if you do not finish or complete what is asked of you in the timeframe but don't let that put you off, the game will give you more than enough time to do the tasks but its up to you to prioritize and figure out what needs to be done.
Fully exploring the first zone, doing all the content you're able to and not rushing from map to map will take approx. 10-15 hours and later zones will take longer. (Full map exploration isn't required but fully encouraged so you are able to take on much stronger enemies without having to continue to make runs to stock up).
COLLECT ALL THE CRAFTING MATERIALS!! Seriously! You can ignore drops like food (unless you need), weapons or armor (unless they are an upgrade) and throw all the crafting materials you can find into your chest. Mess around with the crafting system throwing items in there to see if they combine WILL NOT use items unless they are able to be made into something else! making an item gives you the recipe for it as well so you will be able to spend less buying recipes from shops too.
If you rely on stops for potions/crafting materials, you will be broke and not able to learn new skills or buy things you need and the last DLC requires quite a bit of money to get started efficiently.
Speaking of skills there are trainers all through the world- Most are found in main cities however there are a few that are hidden around the maps. These locations are usually not marked, and you need to stumble upon them (After finding the location you can place a marker on your map to have the location marked) basic skills cost around 50 silver and going higher can be upwards of 600 silver. You are given 3 "class points" and each trainer you can "Breakthrough" to gain stronger abilities in that class however you can only learn one spell per "rank" for example if i breakthrough and the spells "Stab" and "Slash" are available i will need to choose if i want to learn slash or stab (These are not real spells, just examples)
The magic system is unique and without diving deep into it, as it really is something that you need to do yourself to fully understand, is each spell by itself mostly does nothing. Maybe it'll give a small buff, maybe it'll do a very little damage but when you combine these spells together is where the power comes from.
If you want to cast a fireball you first need to unlock magic and gain the first spell given to everyone for free, you then need to unlock how to cast a circle of fire using the item called a Fire Stone and then once standing inside this fire circle you can then use the first spell you are given to turn it into a fireball. You can do this with Ice, Eletric, etc however this is the most basic.
There are some that require you to buff yourself to be able to cast certain spells and once the buff wears off you need to wait for cooldown again to be able to cast and some buffs you can "consume" to give your weapon an elemental buff or something similar. There are a few different types of magic that all require different combinations of spells to get the full potential and effect.
There are lots of locations here that interact with each other. For example, there can be multiple entrances to dungeons, but it will put you on different floors, getting where you need to go can either be a piece of cake or extremely difficult depending on what route you decide to take.
The game puts exploration and survival before other RPG mechanics, most places in the world do not have quests or things attached to them but hold some extremely valuable or powerful loot, some have NPCs at the very end of the dungeon that will give you buffs, boons, spells, items, or let you craft unique gear.
You have no levels, experience, reputations, or anything like that. If you have the game knowledge and decide to go to end game areas to grab some powerful stuff to start your adventure, there is absolutely nothing stopping you (Unless there is something tied to a "faction" story quest). You can even pre-clear dungeons and grab the items you need or what bosses to kill. There is no linearity, and you create your own path each character you make.
Speaking of... You will need to create a total of 4 characters to playthrough all the main faction quests. You can only choose one per playthrough to follow and each give their own unique items, spells, and buffs but they make it a little easier on your other playthroughs with the addition of the Legacy chests. Legacy chests you can store items into on one character and select them to be used on another, the items are then upgraded to have better stats, damage, or buffs you can do this two times to most items to get the full effect from them.
There are MANY MANY puzzles and loads of items that you will have absolutely no idea what to do with until you either google it or do some trial and error, there is a Rusted sword in the first zone on top of the mountain this sword can be restored with items from different zones and this will give you a really strong sword however on top of that once restored if you take the weapon back to the location you found it there will be an option to use the sword and it will transport you into a mini-dungeon with a boss fight. There's quite a few of these hidden locations like this.
Personally, I've found the main story is lackluster however its made up with being able to craft your own adventure with tons and tons of little things to keep your interest or your mind going, theory crafting on what you can do with certain things and when you figure something out on your own its the best adrenaline rush.
If you are looking a traditional rpg game i truly cannot suggest you play this. If you're looking for something different and have the patience and dedication to take the time and learn what the game expects you to understand i really think you'll have a wonderful time.
Sorry no TL;DR can't really condense the post!
**This is my steam review but i thought it would fit good here!
And just to add! Graphically you're not gonna get any better on PC- this game doesn't have that good of graphics to begin with. Another thing is how dark it is... Both on PC and console the game is extremely dark at night or in caves. There are better lanterns or magic spells that light up areas better as you go on.
Wow 350000 followers! 🎉 what an achievement guys, your videos are so worth many more. Many times you've helped me with decisions on games. Priceless content and honest reviews.
Keep going, it shows what you two do works so well no matter what age your viewers are.
Outward looks really good, different from alot of survival games, will be looking out for it.
Thank you for so much help, keep up the hard work, we're all behind you!! 😊
Congrats on the 350k subs!!! Keep up the great work!
Well done!!!!! So well deserved. Been with the channel for at least a couple of years now, probably longer. Best Switch viewing on RUclips by far
Anyone that assumes PS is more "iconic" to gaming than any other brand, including Xbox or even Nintendo may have a huge recency bias.
This looks like such an adventure! Any game where you can play with a bow which has a reticule must seem easy compared to Kingdom Come Deliverance - that must be insane! But I imagine incredibly rewarding once mastered 🤩 Congrats on the subscriber milestone and thanks for all your amazing content!
Surviving the real life, best as we can, only to now desire to try and survive in a gaming life. We really are morbid creatures at heart....
Truly. Why fight it though? Our morbid curiosity is one of those things that makes us, well...us. A yearning for a challenge is yet another. Seems a great pairing to me. I shall be picking this one up precisely for these reasons as I'm quite guilty of all the above ☺️
The irony is not lost on me.
We control an avatar.
As we are avatar's as well, could it be someone is controlling us too?
If true, seems like intelligent creatures like to control real life (and the dangers that come with it) from their lazy chair.
Congrats on the big milestone!! Been watching y’all for a while now. Favorite series is all patched up. I love seeing you guys revisit games that were rough at launch and getting to experience the hard work dev teams put in to fixing them up. I just think that shows the care you guys have for the games that come to this console
Congratulations to 350k subs! Its by far the best Switch Channel and you put always so much effort in your videos. My favorite series of yours is the all patched up series because you Take your time JUMP back in the Games. Continue your the good Work 👌
Congrats on the massive milestone. 🎉🎉
Love watching your channel.
Congrats on 300k! Been here since 200k or so and what you guys have done for the switch community is amazing! Always letting us know on awesome deals and being truthful with us. You guys rock! Can't wait to see where you go for here!
Congratulations on 350K!!!! So awesome! I've been following along since pre-20K. Your success is so totally deserved!
Great review! I've been coming to you guys for switch reviews for some time now. Keep up the good work. 👍
350k Congratulations 🎉
I love this game and looking forward to play it on my switch.
I played it on PC. Definitely one of the best survival adventure RPG I've ever played
Congratulations!! Been following for less than a year but you've already saved me a lot of money with your sale videos.
Congratulations on the 350,000. Consistently great channel, and upfront and open about stuff. Don't always agree with the reviews but can't knock the detail you go into and fairness. Onwards to the half a million, and more weird and wonderful sponsors. Thanks
I have to say I’ve been following you guys for a while and this is definitely my comfort channel. I even use you guys as background noise when I’m doing things at home. *Chefs kiss*
Hey , congratz! I love this channel
Congratulations on the 350k! You deserve it! I was just telling a buddy about your channel today.
Found you guys in the last couple of months or so, since becoming a new dad! I've been gaming for over 20 years but since my time for gaming has decreased, the switch has become my go-to because of the portability. You've helped me discover just how good the switch is with all the game recommendations! Cheers guys!
Hey congrats ive been here for a long time now ..ive also been waiting for Outward!!!!
Congrats on 350k! Love the channel, been here for a few years now!!
This kind of game is perfect for docked and on the go. It has so much content that it seems to really keep you engaged. Looks great!
Congrats on 350k! You guys have had your finger on the pulse for all things Switch and I have discovered so many new titles I wouldn’t have otherwise known thanks to you!
You have no idea how refreshing it is to see a newcomer actually using the stamina buffs. :D
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great game haha - thanks mate! Mark
Awesome, congratulations on the 350K, you guys deserve it, one of my favorite channels
Congratulations on hitting 350k. I stumbled across this channel when I first got my Switch Lite a few years ago. You guys seemed genuine with your reviews. I'm so glad I subscribed.
Ugh! You guys keep adding to my backlog of games haha! But, awesome on the 350k subs. I’m honestly surprised it’s not over 1M yet. Ya’ll are the best Switch channel on RUclips!
I subbed and started watching a few months ago. I was originally pulled in by your sales videos but I now look forward to the daily upload whatever it may be. We seem to be of a similar age and I find your presentation very relatable.
Congrats on your success!
This game is my favorite game of all time, the immersion I experience every time I play is something else! It is hard and flawed but it oddly makes it feel real? Can’t wait to check it out on switch for fun :)
I’ve picked this up today and I am so excited for my day off Friday to get stuck in!!
Congratulations on 350k subscribers, you guys deserve it with all the work you clearly put into the channel. Thank you for all the great videos.
I've been waiting for your review of this... Thank you!
Big Congrats on the 350k subscribers! Not long found you guys but have loved watching your videos ❤
I love all of your reviews, if it wasn't for you and your honest opinion on this game I would've never thought about buying it but now you give me more reason to try it out. Thanks and keep up the great work❤
Congratulations on hitting 350K subs!
Been a subscriber since the days of SwitchUp having 2-3K subs.
A great journey to see your success thriving.
You're always my go to for honest Switch game reviews, impressions and sales vids.
So thank you Mark & Glen. If it weren't for you lads, my gaming backlog wouldn't be bursting at the seams 😅☺
I'm so excited this came to Switch. I've been eyeing it up for years. I'll probably double dip and get it on PC also. But I got my physical copy for Switch tomorrow. Also like the idea of having a massive RPG like this to play in bed. Plus the possibility of the next Switch system making this look better down the road. So I'm future proofing too. Super excited to play. I'm going to have two files. One solo and one co op with a friend.
Well done, guys! Congrats on the 350k subscribers! I've been watching your videos ever since I got my Switch.
Congratulations on the 350k, very well deserved. You guys have become one of my favorite channels
It doesn’t look the best but it does look like a fun game, not goty by any means but a fun little title that maybe people should look more into on a price drop
Congrats guys! Love the channel, been following for ages. Definitely my go to for switch reviews. Been looking forward to outward, so glad you've covered it! All the best guys!
Congrats en 350k subs! You're a fine channel and I always enjoy your videos! I've been following you for some years now and it's always good to see your reviews
Keep up the good work!
First of all, congratulations on 350K subscribers! I feel like you touched on the most important points about the game and gameplay. However there are a few things I'd like to add.
-When you drop your backpack, there will be an icon on your compass showing where you left the last one you had equipped.
-You do use stamina but enemies don't, so don't waste time trying to make them run out, because they won't. What they do have is a stability bar (the white/grey one below their health), which you can and should exploit. With each hit they will take some impact damage that will make this bar go down. Once it reaches 50% or below each subsequent hit will stagger the enemy, until it reaches 0, at which point they will get knocked back and fall down allowing you to land a couple of free hits if you're positioned correctly or have a weapon with a long enough reach such as a spear or halberd (the bar will also reset to full so it might be a good idea to keep it low rather than deplete it completely for tougher enemies). One of the most useful skills early on is the kick, because it will deplete half the stability bar of most early enemies and you start with it (you just have to assign it to a quickslot). But keep in mind that you also have your own stability bar at the bottom of the screen, and that the same principles apply to you as well.
-Something the game doesn't tell you is that on every map there are safe spots to camp where you don't have to worry about getting ambushed and thus wasting time guarding. Without spoiling too much, look for a chiming sound. There is also a very obvious visual cue once you know what to look for but I'm keeping it fairly vague for people who might want to find out themselves.
-When I started playing I was very nervous about dying and thus didn't explore much. Don't make the same mistake, the consequences for deaths are honestly not that bad. Most of the time you'll simply get some burned health and stamina which you can recover with a quick nap, and running away is always a valid option. Just don't forget your backpack!
Finally, this game can be pretty time consuming and the grind for money and skills at the beginning can get pretty annoying. But if you have the time and can overlook the game's flaws you'll be rewarded with one the most unique and fun adventure experiences out there. I have 230 hours and feel like I've barely scratched the surface. I haven't even touched the late-game bosses and arenas yet.
Congrats on 350k. We've been with you for about 3 years, ever since wee got a switch. Keep up the great reviews
Congrats so many times! So well deserved. Tried this early on blind when it came to PS4. Didn't grab me right away so i left it. Honestly looks super impressive
Congrats on the milestone! I’ve watching you guys for 2 years and have enjoyed it (but not my backlog), keep it up and spot gaming 🙏
Congrats on the 350k!!! You guys have truly built one of the best communities on the platform. Thank you both for everything. We appreciate you!
Ayeeee, we love seeing you guys hit big milestones! Congrats!
Been watching for at least 2 years, good to see you guys are still keeping it up.
Congratulations dude! I love this channel so much! 350k!
Congrats! The only channel I come to for Switch information.
❤I appreciate that!
Been subscribed since December 2020. Time flies when you’re having fun!
I have been with you guys since when you only had around 25,000 subscribers and still watching your reviews ✌️
The channel is clearly a labour of love and 350k is well deserved! It takes commitment and enthusiasm to be so consistent in providing content and engaging with your community as you do. Thank you!
Cheers Matt mate it's certainly been an adventure! Mark
ive been curious about this one. Thank you for sharing!
Congratulations on 350k! Your channel makes me so appreciative of games more than I have before
350k well deserved! Best Switch centric YT channel by far. Congrats, guys!
Here's to 400 thousand 🎉🎉🎉🎉 love watching you guys grow and succeed ❤
What a journey you guys have taken us on and what a journey you have been on. Switch up is really the best gaming review channel online . It’s amazing the passion you guys put into each episode, it won’t be long before you hit 1mil. Thanks for the memories made and those to come.
350,000 Subs.. We will gonna up it more! Congrats SwitchUp🎉🎉
Thanks for the reviews guys. I've been waiting for this port. And you guys are my go-to whenever I'm thinking of buying a new game for my switch, I check to see if you guys have posted any reviews or not. And 9 times outta 10; if you guys give the game the a-okay I go for it and if y'all give it a thumbs down I don't. Just saying thanks on behalf of all your viewers for all the good content and reviews.
One of the most underrated games ever. Incredible hardcore rpg. The build potential is limitless
This immediatly caught my eye when i opened eshop yesterday, im happy you made this video because i had no idea of what this was.
350k?!? Congrats to the guys I get all my reviews from! Keep em coming!
It's crazy how these games keep coming to a "handheld". Love the videos! Congrats on 350k! I won't rest until all my friends are subscribed to the channel! Keep up the awesome work!
Congratulations 🎉 Been here for years and am happy for you guys, have a good one.
Today's game is intriguing.
You guys are my number one source for reviews, and are most definitely responsible for a lot of my Switch purchases. Definitely not complaining, I’ve picked up quite a few bangers! That being said, I’m holding off on this game for a sale. Only partially interested. You guys are the best! Keep up the great work!
This RUclips channel has exposed me to SO MANY fantastic little titles on the switch! Thankyou for all the solid work!!
Congratulations!!! Keep bringing us great videos. One of my favorite channels on RUclips 😁
Aaaand my backlog grows longer…
What a great review, really well thought out. A real case of “if you know - you know”. I like getting lost and sidetracked in games and this review really convinced me to go for an adventure!
Never stop being The Pun Master
Love the videos guys, you put in great work every week, and your reviews and sales videos have me constantly adding to the backlog.
I didn't get enough time with this one on PS4 Pro. I am excited to open this again on switch