This game never clicked for me through the years tbh. I gave it so many shots and put about 15 hours in before saying it wasn’t for me. I decided to give it another shot on the switch and I’ve been hooked since I picked it up. This switch port is absolutely unreal and IMO one of the best ports on the platform. It’s weird I find myself loving and completing games on the Switch I didn’t like or never finished on other platforms.
I have games like that. No Man's Sky was a game I didn't get into until the Switch and now I'm obsessed with it. I don't mind the Switch "tax" when it comes to visuals, just love playing games on the go or at home
@@saimrahman4420 There's so many games I prefer on Switch. I do have a Series X and Gaming Laptop but IDK Switch just feels better to play in some cases despite the compromises.
@@whatsitlikeau I've enjoyed playing Doom Eternal, Subnautica, Resident Evil 5, and a few others I enjoyed more on my Switch. I'm just hoping for the Switch 2 to be very good so I can enjoy the more demanding games, specifically Resident Evil 4 remastered and the newer Assassin creed games
I thoroughly enjoyed this game on my 65" OLED, BUT.... I had same problem with cyberpunk. I just couldn't get into it. I then fired it up on my Legion GO, all of a sudden I had a 100 hour play through on my hands.
Thanks mate. I realised I missed a lot of combat training by not reporting back to the Captain! There's so much to do and I'm loving the game. How are you gents finding it?
Thank you, I had no idea about Myeloma until his diagnosis. It's terrible seeing what he goes through, but he's a tough bloke and an inspiration to me.
Thank you so much from Aus! Over here the cartridge was an hours drive away hahaha, I ended up getting it form EB Games. Hope you don't have to travel as far, although it was well worth the drive for me.
Thanks for all your reviews, I toast your dad today, it must be a hard situation for you all, but I'm sure he would be proud hearing his son say he loves him - that's a job well done for any dad! Best wishes to you both today.
I loved your review - I especially enjoyed your heartfelt tribute to your dad - I truly hope he gets to hear it. Best wishes to you for the challenges ahead.
He's the best, and still with us. He certainly sets the bar high in the dad league. We talk every couple of days and despite him having 0 gaming experience, he watches and reads all my articles. He's the best!
@@whatsitlikeauthat’s a big life change sorry to hear! I lost my dad last December in 2022. It’s been pretty lonely plus I just turned 30 a few months ago and terrified and lonely. Sometimes I enjoy a game every now and then.
May your father fully recover and live his best life eventually. And this game runs like a dream. Thanks for the review. I've been playing nonstop. Just gotta get the weapon positioning down, I pretty much just stab with swords (partial to that Piercer) and jab with the hammer to get the enemy off his game and then I swing like hell. Train, train and TRAIN! Apply those perks too and you'll be good af soon 😃
Thank you for the kind words, unfortunately it can't be cured but he has a great support network and is a fighter. I took the training for granted in this game and ended up going back to the Captain in Rattay to train and train some more. Well worth the effort!
Yes, they did a good job. The performance dips don't take away much from the game and I was blown away by the amount of content in it. Can't wait to play it some more again, and I daresay this will be on the third "Best Switch Ports" list when I get to it!
I first watched this review on my mobile device and I thought if this how it looks like in handheld mode then that is awesome, now I am excited to pick up my copy. Does it utilize an optional motion control especially on combat? because that's one feature I think that should be utilized in this kind of game on Switch. Sad to hear your dad contracted myeloma, that must be a blow to the family. Keep on fighting.
The game looks decent, but not the best. Think Witcher 3 on Switch perhaps. No motion control but a very complex combat system. Thank you for your kind words. He's a legend and we think he's an amazing man.
I never really liked first person games but for some reason I had a change of heart in recent years.. Maybe because they’ve improved the frame rates so makes motion sickness less of a thing.. This looks right up my alley being I kinda like those medieval themes.. Only thing that I’m concerned about is the controls.. It’s been compared to Bannerlord & I just couldn’t get that one down as far as control adaptability
Combat can be complex control wise to be honest, but it's done that way as your character is a commoner. The more you spar with the Captain to train, the more moves and deflects you learn, making combat easier. I don't think I hit a single target when fist trying the bow out hahaha!
One of my favorite games ever made! I can't believe it's on switch. I remember having trouble running it on my ps4 lol Guess it's time to dive back in : ) Cheers and insta-subbed!
It's a huge game! I really enjoy it and I'll be playing this more despite the review going up when I get some spare time! Thanks for the sub, I hope you enjoy my content!
I really cannot comprehend the scores! This is one of the most stunning looking ports on the Switch, so it should be at least a 9/10 for graphics! Vice versa, this game plays like crap! It's the equivalent of a deranged drill instructor forcing you to run 10km while having a 4 inch nail stuck in your foot. So 1/10 for gameplay would be appropiate. Generally speaking: anyone who got strong masochistic tendencies might enjoy this game, but for everyone else, avoid this thing like the plague! I cannot remember when i last hated a game that much... Saber should have put their marvellous porting skills into some other game, indeed!
Thank you for sharing your experience with the game. Some people may hate the mechanics behind the gameplay and that's ok, games certainly aren't a one-size-fits-all.
Difficult to master but work well. At first you don't learn any skills so combat is basic, but then you train with soldiers and learn more moves, even an unblockable one that comes in handy. The more you use your bow and sword, the better your character gets. Bows in particular are very difficult to use but that's how the game helps you progress.
@@whatsitlikeaubeen training with that dude in Rattay. Captain something or other. I like the free practice too, then you can get your combos down, slash slash stab/jab
I messed up. I completed the Ruin mission, took out the bandit leader got his spurs and all the ears. Then after turning in the ears and spurs, I forgot to use my savior schnapps and attempted to commit a few murders and that went awry because they ran off and called the watch, so I loaded my most recent save and I'm back where I started 😆 FUUUUUUUUUUUUCHK!!!
A lot of people trying to criticize this game but as someone with 200 hours in the ps4 and pc versions this version is very playable…you get what you expect a from a switch port without any real features missing
How's the lock picking? Cuz on the Xbox it's still impossible to pull off like IDK i been stuck in the 2nd town just cuz I'm stuck in the tutorial where u need to pick a lock but i can't get it to work on easy or hard. I heard there's an easier mode now n then fixed that issue but when i re dl the game to try it myself it's e EXACTLY what it was like in 2018 when i got stuck n last played it so IDK if i could do it here? Maybe IDK like with dark souls 1 is way easier on switch than on Xbox so idk maybe it's the same with this? If anyone can help it would be much appreciated cuz i always wanted to finish this game just it's hard on Xbox cuz i usually play mobile outside more than in so I'm on switch more these days
Sorry for the late reply, I thought I responded to this! There's an "Easy lockpick mode" now. I found it challenging but doable. I really enjoyed this game and found practice makes perfect!
@@whatsitlikeau can we beat the game now without having to do lock picking at all? Or is there other ways to make it easier? The ONLY thing I saw was the "easy mode"which took the thumb stick and turns it into a shoulder bumper and seem to make it harder cuz now instead of being able to turn it just goes at a constant rate the left part isn't the hard part it's the right one with the gold thing. Wish they'd just update it with Skyrim like lock picking system and then just give us an easier story mode for those who just want to get into the story. I'm going to try to be a non combat as much as I can and talk my way out of things lol.
@ that’s a shame! I would double dip if it had gyroscopic controls. Specifically for the archery. I loved using that mostly for hunting bandits in the forests. Thanks for letting me know.
I get that. If it helps, the performance and graphics are very similar to the Witcher 3 on Switch. Dips mainly happen in towns or if you are fighting 4 bandits at once. For the most part, it's locked in at 30 fps.
Not on RUclips, but I'm a huge Skyrim nerd and it helped me recover form a brain injury. If oyu are interested check out this vid - ruclips.net/video/vuSsqkwsAY8/видео.html
@whatsitlikeau It's just losing yourself in another world, escaping your reality. Immersing yourself in your players world. Like Henry, I can't have issues when I use him because that dude has been through it 😂
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This game never clicked for me through the years tbh. I gave it so many shots and put about 15 hours in before saying it wasn’t for me. I decided to give it another shot on the switch and I’ve been hooked since I picked it up. This switch port is absolutely unreal and IMO one of the best ports on the platform. It’s weird I find myself loving and completing games on the Switch I didn’t like or never finished on other platforms.
I have games like that. No Man's Sky was a game I didn't get into until the Switch and now I'm obsessed with it. I don't mind the Switch "tax" when it comes to visuals, just love playing games on the go or at home
I know exactly how you feel about playing games on the switch instead of the PC. For some reason, its just more enjoyable.
@@saimrahman4420 There's so many games I prefer on Switch. I do have a Series X and Gaming Laptop but IDK Switch just feels better to play in some cases despite the compromises.
@@whatsitlikeau I've enjoyed playing Doom Eternal, Subnautica, Resident Evil 5, and a few others I enjoyed more on my Switch. I'm just hoping for the Switch 2 to be very good so I can enjoy the more demanding games, specifically Resident Evil 4 remastered and the newer Assassin creed games
I thoroughly enjoyed this game on my 65" OLED, BUT.... I had same problem with cyberpunk. I just couldn't get into it. I then fired it up on my Legion GO, all of a sudden I had a 100 hour play through on my hands.
Learn those Master Strikes and you'll be unstoppable :D Enjoyed this review mate!
Thanks mate. I realised I missed a lot of combat training by not reporting back to the Captain! There's so much to do and I'm loving the game. How are you gents finding it?
So sorry to hear that, I wish your family all the best!
Thank you, I had no idea about Myeloma until his diagnosis. It's terrible seeing what he goes through, but he's a tough bloke and an inspiration to me.
Much love to you and your dad from the states. Great video brother, I think I'll pick this up if I can find the cartridge! Cheers
Thank you so much from Aus! Over here the cartridge was an hours drive away hahaha, I ended up getting it form EB Games. Hope you don't have to travel as far, although it was well worth the drive for me.
Thanks for all your reviews, I toast your dad today, it must be a hard situation for you all, but I'm sure he would be proud hearing his son say he loves him - that's a job well done for any dad! Best wishes to you both today.
Thank you. My mum is doing a great job looking out for him. He's a fighter!
I loved your review - I especially enjoyed your heartfelt tribute to your dad - I truly hope he gets to hear it. Best wishes to you for the challenges ahead.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Sorry to hear about your dad, sounds like he was a fantastic father to have his kid call him his best mate. Goals for my kids to see me that way!
He's the best, and still with us. He certainly sets the bar high in the dad league. We talk every couple of days and despite him having 0 gaming experience, he watches and reads all my articles. He's the best!
@@whatsitlikeauthat’s a big life change sorry to hear! I lost my dad last December in 2022. It’s been pretty lonely plus I just turned 30 a few months ago and terrified and lonely. Sometimes I enjoy a game every now and then.
I'm sorry to hear that mate. Do you have a support network around you?
You are fighting Putin at 4:50 lol
Hahahah I didn't even notice at the time!
I just stumbled upon this at GameStop for $29.99. I didn't even know it had been released for the Switch. Looking forward to giving it a try
Probably my biggest surprise of this year. I picked it up expecting it to be garbage and then got one of the best ports on Switch
Got it the first moment it launched. Finally, I have another game to sink hours on my Switch besides Skyrim.
Yeah it's a time sink but in a good way!
May your father fully recover and live his best life eventually. And this game runs like a dream. Thanks for the review. I've been playing nonstop. Just gotta get the weapon positioning down, I pretty much just stab with swords (partial to that Piercer) and jab with the hammer to get the enemy off his game and then I swing like hell. Train, train and TRAIN! Apply those perks too and you'll be good af soon 😃
Thank you for the kind words, unfortunately it can't be cured but he has a great support network and is a fighter.
I took the training for granted in this game and ended up going back to the Captain in Rattay to train and train some more. Well worth the effort!
@whatsitlikeau went crawling back to the captain huh lol 😆 SAME
Hahaha. Captain knows best! Once you learn the perfect block and riposte, it makes things easier!
Excellent review sir!
Thank you!
Runs well. I got the patch it runs pretty well. I play it on Xbox series x. But picked this up to play when I'm in bet. It's surprisingly good
I was very surprised tbh. Glad it runs like it does!
For the amoun of time invesment that this game requires i say its perfect for the switch , saber did an amazong job again
Yes, they did a good job. The performance dips don't take away much from the game and I was blown away by the amount of content in it. Can't wait to play it some more again, and I daresay this will be on the third "Best Switch Ports" list when I get to it!
I first watched this review on my mobile device and I thought if this how it looks like in handheld mode then that is awesome, now I am excited to pick up my copy. Does it utilize an optional motion control especially on combat? because that's one feature I think that should be utilized in this kind of game on Switch.
Sad to hear your dad contracted myeloma, that must be a blow to the family. Keep on fighting.
The game looks decent, but not the best. Think Witcher 3 on Switch perhaps. No motion control but a very complex combat system.
Thank you for your kind words. He's a legend and we think he's an amazing man.
@@whatsitlikeau Does it feel like a better port than that of Hogwarts Legacy though?
@tradnux5848 not quite as good as that to be honest
I never really liked first person games but for some reason I had a change of heart in recent years.. Maybe because they’ve improved the frame rates so makes motion sickness less of a thing.. This looks right up my alley being I kinda like those medieval themes.. Only thing that I’m concerned about is the controls.. It’s been compared to Bannerlord & I just couldn’t get that one down as far as control adaptability
Combat can be complex control wise to be honest, but it's done that way as your character is a commoner. The more you spar with the Captain to train, the more moves and deflects you learn, making combat easier. I don't think I hit a single target when fist trying the bow out hahaha!
One of my favorite games ever made! I can't believe it's on switch. I remember having trouble running it on my ps4 lol
Guess it's time to dive back in : )
Cheers and insta-subbed!
It's a huge game! I really enjoy it and I'll be playing this more despite the review going up when I get some spare time! Thanks for the sub, I hope you enjoy my content!
I really cannot comprehend the scores!
This is one of the most stunning looking ports on the Switch, so it should be at least a 9/10 for graphics!
Vice versa, this game plays like crap! It's the equivalent of a deranged drill instructor forcing you to run 10km while having a 4 inch nail stuck in your foot. So 1/10 for gameplay would be appropiate.
Generally speaking: anyone who got strong masochistic tendencies might enjoy this game, but for everyone else, avoid this thing like the plague!
I cannot remember when i last hated a game that much... Saber should have put their marvellous porting skills into some other game, indeed!
Thank you for sharing your experience with the game. Some people may hate the mechanics behind the gameplay and that's ok, games certainly aren't a one-size-fits-all.
Ur awesome. Love ur channel. Cheers!
You're awesome! Thank you for the kind words!
What are the controls like, especially for combat?
Difficult to master but work well. At first you don't learn any skills so combat is basic, but then you train with soldiers and learn more moves, even an unblockable one that comes in handy. The more you use your bow and sword, the better your character gets. Bows in particular are very difficult to use but that's how the game helps you progress.
Thanks for the reply. Are the r buttons the same for attacking?
@@Mark55656 L is for block, R does a stab, and ZR swings. You can unlock more combos too that help chain attacks together
@@whatsitlikeaubeen training with that dude in Rattay. Captain something or other. I like the free practice too, then you can get your combos down, slash slash stab/jab
I messed up. I completed the Ruin mission, took out the bandit leader got his spurs and all the ears. Then after turning in the ears and spurs, I forgot to use my savior schnapps and attempted to commit a few murders and that went awry because they ran off and called the watch, so I loaded my most recent save and I'm back where I started 😆 FUUUUUUUUUUUUCHK!!!
Hi to Dad 👋 and game is adequate on switch.
I'll pass the hi on! Yes, I feel like the game is great on switch despite the step down in graphics. Amazing game!
A lot of people trying to criticize this game but as someone with 200 hours in the ps4 and pc versions this version is very playable…you get what you expect a from a switch port without any real features missing
I'm very impressed with how it looks and performs. I'm really enjoying the intricate combat and mechanics.
How's the lock picking? Cuz on the Xbox it's still impossible to pull off like IDK i been stuck in the 2nd town just cuz I'm stuck in the tutorial where u need to pick a lock but i can't get it to work on easy or hard. I heard there's an easier mode now n then fixed that issue but when i re dl the game to try it myself it's e EXACTLY what it was like in 2018 when i got stuck n last played it so IDK if i could do it here? Maybe IDK like with dark souls 1 is way easier on switch than on Xbox so idk maybe it's the same with this? If anyone can help it would be much appreciated cuz i always wanted to finish this game just it's hard on Xbox cuz i usually play mobile outside more than in so I'm on switch more these days
Sorry for the late reply, I thought I responded to this! There's an "Easy lockpick mode" now. I found it challenging but doable. I really enjoyed this game and found practice makes perfect!
@@whatsitlikeau can we beat the game now without having to do lock picking at all? Or is there other ways to make it easier? The ONLY thing I saw was the "easy mode"which took the thumb stick and turns it into a shoulder bumper and seem to make it harder cuz now instead of being able to turn it just goes at a constant rate the left part isn't the hard part it's the right one with the gold thing. Wish they'd just update it with Skyrim like lock picking system and then just give us an easier story mode for those who just want to get into the story. I'm going to try to be a non combat as much as I can and talk my way out of things lol.
Great review, tnx
Youre welcome. Thanks for the feedback it made my night!
Has it got gyro controls on the Switch or not?
It didn't at the time of review. I'm not sure if its been added in but I doubt it would. Although the Steam Version apparently has them.
@ that’s a shame! I would double dip if it had gyroscopic controls. Specifically for the archery. I loved using that mostly for hunting bandits in the forests. Thanks for letting me know.
I'm so bad at Archery! I got really stuck for a bit when there was a camp of 5 or so bandits. Took me a while to build up my skills!
I'm shocked it runs on a Switch
Pretty well too! I was pleasantly surprised and played a few more hours tonight. Very great game.
Thanks for the review, as always its a great one.
Still not sure if I should get it, performance worries me.
I get that. If it helps, the performance and graphics are very similar to the Witcher 3 on Switch. Dips mainly happen in towns or if you are fighting 4 bandits at once. For the most part, it's locked in at 30 fps.
Did you use to make skyrim builds ? If so I miss you bro 😂
Not on RUclips, but I'm a huge Skyrim nerd and it helped me recover form a brain injury. If oyu are interested check out this vid - ruclips.net/video/vuSsqkwsAY8/видео.html
@whatsitlikeau Yeah man you sound just like fudgemuppet and they got me through a lot of dark stuff. Very therapeutic
I'm glad you got through it mate. Skyrim got me through one of the most difficult times of my life... great game.
@whatsitlikeau It's just losing yourself in another world, escaping your reality. Immersing yourself in your players world. Like Henry, I can't have issues when I use him because that dude has been through it 😂
Does it have all the dlc in it ?
All DLC is included in the game!
@@whatsitlikeau nice, I might give it a try again, my job requires me some dead time staying in the car, this would be perfect to kill time
@Cormano980 it's so absorbing, I almost burnt the roast playing it hahaha
Sorry bro
It's all good, just doing my part to raise awareness. Thank you though.
@@whatsitlikeau thank you I really am I'll and every day is a challenge sorry we can get through
Wait, so it is like Skyrim. Hmmm might have to pick this up, when it is on sale.
Like a realistic Skyrim. (No magic or dragons) brutal combat, and an epic open world.
Is it better than skyrim?
I'm the wrong person to ask that since I think Skyrim is the Greatest Game of all time so, no. But it's a damn good game!