YES, you guys. i was hoping to all hope that you would review this game. i am definitely picking this up. looks and seems like so much fun and the art is so good and described perfectly in the review. not sure if it is out in the US yet but it will be soon. thanks again.
I'm surprised I never heard of this game before, as I really like these kinds of games. It's art-style and atmosphere are just so wonderful and unique, and it has been in development for a long time. It was very clearly made with passion! I'll definitely get Candle when it releases.
DARK DAWN very true I sub to a bunch of switch related news/review channels but they are all very mainstreamed. No one I follow covers what this channel does, it is great
SwitchUp lol dude it's hard to keep up! I used to read a lot fantasy novels and stuff like that, but ever since I got the switch....those days are over
Great review. If you'd like some constructive criticism, I personally don't see the point of scoring graphics, sound, and value. You only need to tell us your opinion on those, and just tell us if it's a good enough game to buy. Individual scores on certain elements just seem a little unimportant and pointless? May be just me.
My thoughts: I’m torn. It can be used as a way to assemble a final numerical score, as you do, but some of it is so subjective. And a numerical score is not the best way to determine the value/enjoyment of a game, because it’s trying to quantify the subjective. Math it all up, as it were. I’ve been watching a number of your videos with the intention of watching them all - I just got my switch two days ago and am figuring out what I want to get - and I enjoy the depth you go into, but I can usually tell from the meat of your review whether it’s a game that will interest me or not before you ever get to the final tally. I feel like rating those categories is still a good thing, but maybe just have a 3-point rating for each one: Great (I really like it) - Okay (functional, but it doesn’t “wow" me) - Bad (I can’t believe it was released like this). Or spread it to five by adding: Good (Better than average) - and Meh (There’s better) to allow for a bit more grey areas when it doesn’t settle well on one of the core three. It seems most every SwitchUp video I’ve watched so far (and I've watched some without being logged in, so it’s more than it seems) the final score range mostly falls within 70-85. Have you figured out what your average game rating is? If it’s not near 50, then you are either really good at only reviewing games you enjoy, or something is skewed somewhere. Another thing that could be helpful is having a list of what the reviewers top 5 and bottom 5 favorite games of all time are below the “show more” line, so the viewer can compare tastes. For example, if you are someone that loves mostly hard-as-nails games or sports games, then you really likeing something, or really disliking something is put into perspective for the viewer. If they share tastes, good match - probable agreement. If not, then not.
Collin Burton Some excellent points indeed. Our original idea came from old magazines like Gamesmaster and PC Gamer. We just love a percentage score. We do tend to review games we think people will be interested which leans more toward "good" or "potentially good" titles. This is just because there is so much rubbish on the eshop we try and target reviews usefully. I agree that there will always be a subjective element but it's best to view SwitchUp reviews within their own bubble almost. When we review it's quite easy to say this element was clearly better or worse than those other 6 games we reviewed. Also in my head I'm scoring sections out of 10 and doubling. I really like the idea of a top 5 and bottom 5 scores it's an idea I've been wanting to implement for AGES but my main issue is the time to compile such a list. Really, I should have put all my scores into an excel to begin with. As it is, I'm going to have to head back and compile it. But yeah, that's a solid suggestion. Thanks for watching and commenting, it's really useful! Mark
The artstyle is really unique for a game 😊 i wish i have more money for so many good games on this month very good Review Mate! You get a Score of 10/10⭐️ Happy gaming 🎮
SwitchUp yeah I’m a italian who lives more then 17 years in germany Before I lived my childhood in italy florence Like ezio auditore da Firenze from assassins creed II 😄 This week I will be in Florence for few days Have a nice day mates PS: Mark you need to review hollow knight new content the new dlc comes out on the 28th August ! Its your best review so far More than 70k views Thats remarkable Be blessed
yep just looked it up, the sultry toned voice actor terry wilton of trine fame whos also done the risen games and broken sword series. well respected voice.
Hope you guys had a great Monday. Any adventure game fans among you? Mark
SwitchUp oh hi Mark.. you tearing me apart Liza..
I know it's probably more of a puzzler but remember Zack &Wiki on wiI? Would love a port of that
Any NickelSane Tearing you apart!? Sounds painful! 😂 (Mark)
"Comes in 'handy' in the dark", that was pretty great! This is one I've been eyeing for a while, and I'm glad it got a decent score from you.
Jace Glover Yeah man, your review will be up in the next day or so! Keep em peeled! (Mark)
YES, you guys. i was hoping to all hope that you would review this game. i am definitely picking this up. looks and seems like so much fun and the art is so good and described perfectly in the review. not sure if it is out in the US yet but it will be soon. thanks again.
Releases on the 26th July I believe. A very good game indeed. (Mark)
I'm surprised I never heard of this game before, as I really like these kinds of games. It's art-style and atmosphere are just so wonderful and unique, and it has been in development for a long time. It was very clearly made with passion! I'll definitely get Candle when it releases.
So many gammmmmes yeah I really enjoyed this one! Glad you enjoyed the look of it as well, not for everyone, but yeah, that’s games! (Mark)
The art is quite beautiful... Really loving this new "strand" of games that are coming out...
Yeah I agree, what are you playing at the mo? (Mark)
Currently £1.49 on the eshop. Bought. Thanks for the review!
All of the games that you guys show you're so unique the guys just don't do the same games like everybody else it's so awesome
Cheers Dark Dawn - we try to make the content of our reviews as good as we can. Appreciate your feedback! (Mark)
DARK DAWN very true I sub to a bunch of switch related news/review channels but they are all very mainstreamed. No one I follow covers what this channel does, it is great
Will you guys be doing a review for Hand Of Fate 2?
Yep. Glens doing it right now and we have FROST out tomorrow. (Mark)
SwitchUp never heard of frost
It’s a deck game I believe like hand of Fate. Glen? (Mark)
Yeah, Frost is a deck building game although no action sequences like hand of fate has. Glen
i recognise the narrator.. sounded like the dude that did the 'trine' series
sabre_wulf1 Yeah same! Also did loads of children's stuff when I was a kid! (Mark)
Now I need to get *this* game too! I need to finish crash then figment...then toad....then maybe this...then Sonic mania lol. Great review buddy!
Cappy 22 😂 I'm sorry man. Imagine having 244 games on your Switch!! Sounds lovely, but in reality I only ever play to review these days! (Mark)
SwitchUp lol dude it's hard to keep up! I used to read a lot fantasy novels and stuff like that, but ever since I got the switch....those days are over
Hello just bought this last night for £3.50 on eshop love it already
Bargain
Really like the art style of this
Yeah I agree, something very unique about this one! (Mark)
Can you please post the track "Candle" from the soundtrack if you have it?
Hey, can it but be purchased somewhere? Or do you need to know where from? (Mark)
Great review. If you'd like some constructive criticism, I personally don't see the point of scoring graphics, sound, and value. You only need to tell us your opinion on those, and just tell us if it's a good enough game to buy. Individual scores on certain elements just seem a little unimportant and pointless? May be just me.
Appreciate your thoughts Barry, what do other people think? (Mark)
My thoughts: I’m torn. It can be used as a way to assemble a final numerical score, as you do, but some of it is so subjective. And a numerical score is not the best way to determine the value/enjoyment of a game, because it’s trying to quantify the subjective. Math it all up, as it were.
I’ve been watching a number of your videos with the intention of watching them all - I just got my switch two days ago and am figuring out what I want to get - and I enjoy the depth you go into, but I can usually tell from the meat of your review whether it’s a game that will interest me or not before you ever get to the final tally.
I feel like rating those categories is still a good thing, but maybe just have a 3-point rating for each one: Great (I really like it) - Okay (functional, but it doesn’t “wow" me) - Bad (I can’t believe it was released like this). Or spread it to five by adding: Good (Better than average) - and Meh (There’s better) to allow for a bit more grey areas when it doesn’t settle well on one of the core three.
It seems most every SwitchUp video I’ve watched so far (and I've watched some without being logged in, so it’s more than it seems) the final score range mostly falls within 70-85. Have you figured out what your average game rating is? If it’s not near 50, then you are either really good at only reviewing games you enjoy, or something is skewed somewhere.
Another thing that could be helpful is having a list of what the reviewers top 5 and bottom 5 favorite games of all time are below the “show more” line, so the viewer can compare tastes. For example, if you are someone that loves mostly hard-as-nails games or sports games, then you really likeing something, or really disliking something is put into perspective for the viewer. If they share tastes, good match - probable agreement. If not, then not.
Collin Burton Some excellent points indeed. Our original idea came from old magazines like Gamesmaster and PC Gamer. We just love a percentage score. We do tend to review games we think people will be interested which leans more toward "good" or "potentially good" titles. This is just because there is so much rubbish on the eshop we try and target reviews usefully.
I agree that there will always be a subjective element but it's best to view SwitchUp reviews within their own bubble almost. When we review it's quite easy to say this element was clearly better or worse than those other 6 games we reviewed. Also in my head I'm scoring sections out of 10 and doubling.
I really like the idea of a top 5 and bottom 5 scores it's an idea I've been wanting to implement for AGES but my main issue is the time to compile such a list. Really, I should have put all my scores into an excel to begin with. As it is, I'm going to have to head back and compile it. But yeah, that's a solid suggestion.
Thanks for watching and commenting, it's really useful!
Mark
@SwitchUpYt personally I feel like sound can make or break a game. It's a huge deal for me so I love the individual scoring
Wow this game looks amazing stunning hand drawn graphics too.
Agree, Just such a great looking game (Mark)
Amazing review on this, gameplay looks amazing too
Thanks man! (Mark)
The artstyle is really unique for a game 😊 i wish i have more money for so many good games on this month
very good Review Mate!
You get a Score of 10/10⭐️
Happy gaming 🎮
Great to see you Raven! You're from Germany right? (Mark)
SwitchUp yeah I’m a italian who lives more then 17 years in germany
Before I lived my childhood in italy florence
Like ezio auditore da Firenze from assassins creed II
😄
This week I will be in Florence for few days
Have a nice day mates
PS: Mark you need to review hollow knight new content
the new dlc comes out on the 28th August !
Its your best review so far
More than 70k views
Thats remarkable
Be blessed
yep just looked it up, the sultry toned voice actor terry wilton of trine fame whos also done the risen games and broken sword series. well respected voice.
sabre_wulf1 I'm just fair you used the word "sultry" perfectly describes it. (Mark)
Love the artstyle
It's good. No Monster Hunter though ;p (Mark)
I love this I like how elusive it looks
Nice man, it's certainly a very charming game. I enjoyed it alot. What you playing at the moment? (Mark)
SwitchUp for now binding of Issac afterbirth plus i play it in short burst but then I go hours without end X3
Great Review but wait for sale Switch📤
BEAST MODE I think this is the sale price Beast haha!! (Mark)
Correction SwitchUp sale for a physical copy 🤣😝
This is the most beautiful game I'm ever play
This game looks really nice to me, perhaps one day I will get it. Getting Sonic mania plus physical tomorrow n for cappin toad on fri
Ooooooo Sonic Mania plus physical, that's a must buy for sure! Great game! (Mark)
looks good
nwm Yeah a good game for sure. (Mark)
This game looks like complete ass lol