Your criticisms about Fashion Dreamer are extremely valid, like 10000%. But I also have been playing it pretty much every day too. It has seemed to be polarizing in reviews primarily due to lack of story or goals, but if you take the game for what it is, a dress up simulator, it can be really fun. The most important thing is to go into it knowing what it is and being willing to set your own goals, like creating themed outfits or cosplays. The price is fine to me, though I do understand if some people think it’s too steep.
@@Eeownai defo agree with this. Im super addicted to the game and love it! but the main problem is that it feels somewhat unfinished esp when considering all the other stuff they plan to add in updates. And as theyre really pushing the online features they need to include more interactive gameplay between the player characters. But yes, looking forward to the updates!
I still feel like it's very "asian" in its whole style: everyone is skinny and pale. And instead of making actual black characters, they just give them dark skin and call it a day without acknowledging their different facial features and hair. And lets not even talk about OTHER ethnicities. The Sims 4 showed that its not hard to have clothes that adjust to diverse bodies so all this actually is, is laziness and we all have to decide for ourselves if we wanna support that or not.
@OnionTheBat From playing the game aren't the facial features chosen by the player? Or are you referring to the facial features available not having enough diversity?
@@OnionTheBatWell I mean it is a japanese made game with mainly Asian players. in my experience playing it since launch I've only seen a handful of English players, and I have everything unlocked. While it is bad that's just how dress up games are, it shouldn't be that way but it is. Also Sims 4 is a vastly different game and it took them 8 YEARS to add non splotchy dark skin tones, and make up on darker black sims still has issues even now, so possibly the worst example you could have picked. Also fashion dreamer does have textured hair, it actually has about the same amount as the non textured hair (at least on the fem side, idk about masc) While facial features aren't 100% accurate it's an anime style game, art isn't going to be 100% 1-1 with real life
A Fashion Savvy game on switch would have been worth the Nintendo price, but Fashion Dreamer currently isn’t worth the price tag. I really hope the updates tip the scales more favourably. Having said that, I play this game everyday and it’s nice. It’s simple and repetitive, and I love the clothes and it’s very visually pleasing. It’s cool that it has the online mode, but I have yet to meet a single English speaking player. I hope the community can grow. ❤
Omg, I love Style Savvy! I still play all the games on my old 3DS from time to time. I wish they would port them to the switch, maybe add some stuff that they couldn't have run on the DS, add a bit more story to the first game especially, it would be awesome. The third game is my favorite.
I have spent over 100 hours in My Time at Sandrock (full release on PC), and I am absolutely in love with it! And I'm not done yet. It took many things from the previous game (My Time at Portia) and made it even better, and Portia is one of my favorite games. I can agree that the opening is a bit slow, but once you get going, it's almost impossible to stop. These games are great at making you feel part of a community, and that the work you do make a difference for the characters living there. I recommend it with all my heart
i’m scared to play it on switch. I bought it for the switch but now I’m not so sure if I should play it on there if I can’t do any of the romance, quest or anything
Yep! I had 400 hours even before the full launch! It truly is my time at portia made better. The story and the caracters are so funny !! The only thing that was weird for me was the Elsie storyline, but I just ignore it.
I know I'm late to the game but I'm so happy I gave Moonlighter a try! I bought it for less than $3 USD with my nintendo points and it's a fabulous mix of classic Zelda (dungeon-crawling) and shop keeping sim!
Agree with you 1000% on Pikmin 4. I played it twice I enjoyed it so much. I had reservations, as I was worried about how I'd handle losing Pikmin, but Oatchi made 'crowd control' a breeze. Loved every second of it. It looked so pretty and it was challenging enough without being stressful. The dialogue was fun and it was just so cute! - it's Game of the Year for me!
Regarding fashion dreamer, I can't believe that a game that costs this much only has one single body type. I'm playing a mobile fashion game that's free, and in the character creation there are so many options. You can create any body type you want, both horizontically and vertically, plus the same amount of variety in skin tones and face customization.
A cozy, hilarious RPG that isn't too overwhelming to jump into that I love to recommend is West of Loathing and it's follow up Shadows of Loathing. The writing is amazing and it's super fun the play. The art style doesn't look like much, but it grows on you since it fits the vibe so well.
Okay, I've been playing My Time at Sandrock on Switch (obsessed with it!) and I don't find it blurry at all! (if you find this blurry then don't play Yonder, Outer Worlds or Grow Song of the Evertree - cut scenes were so blurry! on Switch) It was never going to perform as well as the pc version and the content will be behind as the pc version is going to be prioritized, but at least it runs better than Portia. I've had some issues yes (I've learned to save before doing anything at the museum - 3 crashes there) but overall it is a good fun game (even with the invisible stairs I found in town)
Menu items are little blurry but not so much that you can't make out what the item is (the descriptions at least are nice, sharp and easy to read) I'm playing it in handheld mode (very rarely do I play docked) so that might be way I really don't care that much about some blurring or have a different experience. Is the pc version finished yet? I haven't been following the development of Sandrock at all. As long as the full story is on consoles (not sure if it is or not) then I'm going to be one happy woman (if not I'd just go back to Rune Factory 3 and wait on it) @@Eeowna
I'm so happy to see someone say this! I'm waiting for my copy from Amazon. I ordered the Switch version because I play handheld primarily. Everyone saying don't buy it on Switch has been very concerning. I've had a blast with Portia on Switch though, so maybe I just don't have high standards. 😂😂😂 Truly though, I've only had one bug on Portia that bothered me....I restarted the day and everything was fine. I understand people wanting the better graphics, but I can trade that off to be able to play handheld.
No worries. I feel like my standards aren't as high as well, as long as a game runs smoothly enough I'm happy. I've only had two or so bugs playing Portia (one I just waited to pass out and the other was a quest that I just reloaded the day and didn't do that quest - it apparently was glitched or something) The graphics look fine to be. I prefer handheld (probably because I grew up playing handhelds) and would have preferred a physical copy but couldn't find one that wasn't over $100 Australian@@patriciagoss1809
I'm just starting Sandrock on the switch and I'm struggling with the controls and menus. I've watched hours of gameplay and love the game. For now I'm going to concentrate on getting the controls and game functions figured out. I think it might be a "me" problem because I like simple controls and changing perspectives always messes me up.
I was so ready to defend My Time at Sandrock but yeah I get it, I wasn't able to finish the previous game (My Time at Portia) because I played it on Switch and it was just so bad even with patches. I have over 100 hours in Sandrock from early access and I started a fresh run on release and I can agree it is a bit slow but omg the writing alone of this game is so worth it, it is witty and so interesting and you can tell how much thought and effort went into making it. This game is legit addicting, anytime a story update came out I would play not stop just to know what was happening next which I feel is so rare to find in a game. Cannot recommend enough but definity not for switch.
There’s nothing wrong with Sandrock on switch. The only difference between it and PC is some downgraded graphics and some pop in. Though I don’t buy games on PC for high graphics
I’m personally still absolutely OBSESSED with BG3 and have been for about 2 months now! I can honestly say it’s one of the best if not THE best game I’ve ever played. And I also do find it cozy due to the vibe, soundtrack, narrator and especially the non-stressful turn based combat system.
@@amytheshihtzumomI was in the same position! If you're keen on BG3 but don't have a system to play it on I really recommend Divinity: Original Sin 2 on the Switch. It's the game that Larian studios made before BG3, and the writing, characters and voice acting are exceptional. I bought it thinking it would keep me busy until I could finally play BG3, and that was about 200 hours of game play ago 😂
@@amytheshihtzumom I hope you eventually will. I actually build myself a new PC (first time building one) because I wanted to play so badly and my old one was 10yo and it was 100% worth it!
I bought my time at sandrock and I'm obsessed with it. Totally agree with the slow beginning and trying to figure out the mechanics. Alot of stuff I had to Google to understand it but I got it now. Also idk why but I'm so surprised to see Star Ocean, I remember playing it on the game boy like 20 years ago, good to see it's still going
I just started Star Ocean the Second Story R, and I’m really enjoying it, but I’m finding the map a little difficult to navigate. I’m looking for Krosse Cave.
I was so excited for Fashion Dreamer, and I do enjoy it on the surface, however I miss having the option to do people's hair and make-up, and have them outright trash your design in Style Boutique. I also miss handbags, and feel the accessories are lacking - I'd love to give some jewellery! Lastly, the show rooms are very 'meh'; not much room to move Around in, you should be able to upgrade them. I've taken a step back from it after playing it non stop on release, however I will still go back to it and I'm hopeful to see what extra content they add! 😊
I wouldn't recommend My Time at Sandrock on the PC either if your PC isn't up to standard. My PC did meet the minimum requirements, but OMG it's SOOOO slow now. I physically can't play it anymore. I also heard that the PS version of this game isn't doing better either. It's heartbreaking because I enjoy the chars, story, and other things, but yeah at the end of the day Gameplay will always reign supreme. I do want to get Fashion Dreamer. Now I am plus size myself, and I never go into games expecting a char to look like me when it comes to my figure. In fact, I don't ever try to make an OC look like me all too much because I am just use to it. It's like the Barbie situation all over again where people complain about how unrealistic she is in the figure department. Because here's how I see it- "it's all pretend". It's not reality, so it doesn't matter. I only worry about something that is real, like I get annoyed when I see designer labels not cater to someone my size when "Plus size" in the fashion industry is normal in reality. Not every women is a Size 2 oi. Anyway, that's my personal opinion. But yeah I can see why you would have issues with it. Cool video though. I think Wonder looks amazing, but I've played so many side-scrolling platformers in my life that I think I've played enough of them and prefer 3D platformers (if I get any platformers at all). Of course it does depend on the game too. Like Spiritfarer has platforming and it's 2D. But it's so unique, I ended up loving it.
Ah Star Ocean, the old JRPG's had such great way of implementing different gameplay mechanics in them. Star Ocean 3 had such a great item creating system with workshops that really camptured me back in the day. I was intend on becoming an RPG shop owner mogul! Dark cloud 2 (or Chronicle) also had some great city development gameplay in it, and I remember I was really into my little bugs in Rogue galaxy. Star Ocean the Second Story I didn't finish back on the PSP as I did finish the first one and when I started 2 after that I couldn't give it the attention it deserved. Looking forward to coming back to it and happy to hear it's a good port because I did find the Baiten Kaitos one ... not that stellar unfortunately.
I'm very disappointed in Fashion Dreamer. Not only because of what you brought up, but any time I enter the dress up part, my TV blacks out. The only way to fox that that I've come up with is turning off the tv and turning it on again. It's gotten to the point where it's unplayable. This is the only game this happens too.
@Eeowna someone told me it's the frame rates of the game vs the frame rates of thr TV? I dunno buti played in hand held mode and there was no issue so yay?
Only had a switch and decided that Sandrock was the last game to push me to get an Xbox series x. It runs great on there! Heard Portia had issues on switch so there we go. Worth it! Now I can play Hogwarts Legacy too!
Thank you for your videos!! I stumbled across your channel looking for cozy games as since my baby was born I have zero time to play aside from brief spurts here and there. I am loving all your suggestions and enjoying gaming again!! Looking forward to more videos!! ❤
If you like Dave the Diver - you would love Cuisineer, its a new restaurant management game with a roguelite aspect when going into dungeons to get ingredients! You'd absolutely love it.
It is pretty rare that I buy upon launch but every time i break that rule I get bit in the butt. I was so excited for Spells and Secrets. But I have been so frustrated with this game on my switch. That said, I also bought Spirittea yesterday, and i am loving that one so far.
This is all seriously spot on! Dave the Diver is really well done and I'm loving Mario Wonder. Honestly My Time in Portia had the same exact issues as My Time in Sandrock with finicky controls on switch. Even without the quality or content issues, the controls alone were horrendous - I ended up returning Portia. However, a couple years later I impulsively bought it on my phone before a flight and it worked surprisingly well on mobile, and I had a lot of fun with it.
The game I cannot put down at the moment is Dragon Quest 11, I’ve got about 80+ hours in it right now! Its not my usual cosy game, but I have discovered I love turn based combat.
My time at sandrock has the best storage system in any game I have ever played. I can’t say I agree with you on it being annoying, it auto sorts for you. Your crafting table, your machines, and the big work station all pulls from your storage, it know exactly what you want and how much you want of it. You can complete quest and commissions with items straight from your storage, you don’t have to have them on you, same with turning in relics to the museum. I’m not sure how it can be annoying when the Qol is so amazing. You can lvl up and unlock free PAGES of inventory slots or just buy them one slot at a time. I hope your comment about it being annoying doesn’t turn people away from the game because it’s honestly the best, especially in this type of gaming, forgetting to take something with you when completing a commission is not even a worry.
so I got the DLC at the start... so it was a NIGHMARE LMAOO I spent hours trying to clear up enough space - and I think games where things like clothing weren't kept in chests were better imo, like for example being able to actually use the wardrobe in the house to change clothes. Like yes the chests sort stuff, but when an outfit has 4 peices and 3 different colours, that's 12 sperate slots ahaha I think I said MORE than enough good things about the game to say one thing I think that I would change haha
Good content. I'll note that Spells & Secrets was patched yesterday. Here are the notes: The game dashboard icon is fixed The cursor glitch is gone The tutorial cutscene video doesn’t stutter anymore Some visuals restored Loadings are a little faster Local coop blocker is gone Local coop buttons and icons are fixed Revive feature is fixed Rescued schoolmates are now appearing in the hub Z Fight is gone from boss areas Sporadic game blocker occurences are fixed
Tried the Silent Hope demo a few days ago and instantly fell in love, definitely gonna get the full game soon. The princess never shutting up makes it perfect as a game I play on mute while watching a show 😂. Thanks for the heads up about Spells & Secrets as well. It looked like a fun alternative to _the other wizard game_ though probably gonna wait for it to be patched. Unfortunately my PC isn’t the best so gonna get Sandrock physical just in case. Can return it easily if I don’t enjoy it
I was a huge fan of Portia, and eventually they made that pretty enjoyable to play on both Switch and mobile... After a lot of Switch patches. I am going to wait and see how Sandrock looks down the road. Thanks!
I'm in the same boat! I'm curious what people have thought about it on ps4, i haven't found anything about it online :(( the only thing i can find online from comparisons are pc vs switch. I had no issue with Portia on my ps4, thus me buying it on switch during a sale and had no issues with it either, so it really saddens me about Sandrock as I've been waiting for so long for it to be on a device I own. It's so common for games to come out on early access for pc for YONKS now (aka players now often being used the testers, i get it money is tight esp for smaller stuff but it's just... damn games didn't use to be this janky still AFTER PURCHASE!). I can't justify getting a pc set up just to play games "better" bc the devs are simply overworked and underpaid, when I already have a perfectly good macbook, switch and ps4. But the continuous "yet another game is simply better on pc" is really boring me considering how many amazing console games are possible and have been executed really well despite smaller companies and devs. But alas, I will be patient... I will one day play Slime Rancher 2.... ONE day..... lmaooooo
Your videos are always really informative and cozy. Like I can be cleaning and listening to your video to keep things eventful. Thank you! Also my dog Kai is fan she will stop and listen when your video is on
Star Ocean 2 is the game of the year for me, it's simply amazing. I never played a Star Ocean game before and I didn't know what I was doing at the start either, but it slowly grew on me and then I played through it twice directly in a row, which practically never happen for me :D
Love having these videos playing while I do tasks at home or get ready in the morning/for bed. Very informative! Have found several games I’ve loved through you ❤ But I really have to ask! What are you wearing on your lips here? Gorgeous color, looks amazing on you!
My Time at Sandrock dose not look that different from how My Time at Portia looked on the switch. I am waiting to get it for my switch till Christmas as by then it should be better patched I hope.
I love My Time at Sandrock (even though I have to take breaks after a long session bc it gets tedious at times after a while of grinding 😂) They did not have to make Logan so hot if he is unattainable, the story line has hooked me a lot more than portia did, the stuff they added and some changes made are great and def scratched my life sim game itch after Fae Farm was kind of a flop for me after a while after dropping too much on it 😂 you can tell the early testing was done well
You can romance Logan! But it's going to take a long time before you're able to unlock him. 😅 But it's worth it!!! (He has a reverse confession and proposal too! Some of the other characters also have it too like Owen and Qi!)
As a dress-up sim, Fashion Dreamer has been a lot of fun especially as a working mom with like little to no free time. I don’t understand why people want stories and stuff in what is blatantly a dress-up game, but I’ve been playing it religiously for a week straight and it’s been very addicting. I actually stopped playing Dave the Diver because the immediate feedback of walking from NPC to NPC and Player to Player and getting various points and items from meeting their goals was like giving candy to my worn out self.
I agree. I love that I can pick up fashion dreamer no matter how much time I have, and also just shut my brain off and play dress up. No story to remember or keep up with and no consequences for designing how I want!
Girl, I absolutely love your videos and the content you create, so so joyful to listen to you, and you look fab btw…so keep shining and continue to release more videos, greetings from Ireland 🫶🌈🍀
I haven't seen many people talk about it yet but tbf it did just came out but I'm curious to see what others think so far, has anyone been playing SpiritTea yet? I picked it up because it seemed perfect for me. A mix between my favorite comfort movie (Spirited Away) and one of the most iconic indie games of all time (Stardew Valley)! I love it so far but something about it is a bit wonky that I can't explain like how on pc the controls are all e like it wasn't very well adapted for PC.. 😅
So disappointed by fashion dreamer. It’s not my type of game, but I wanted to buy it for my sister. No story, no boutique, no size or age diversity and even the outfits are gender locked?? SMH
I had such reservations about Sandrock after getting burned playing Portia on the Switch. Pathea games, the company not the actual devs, seems like they only care about the bottom line and money. The devs put a lot of love into these games but they are never finished, always full of bugs especially for the Switch. I can't believe they would put out an unfinished game on consoles but then I can believe it cause Portia is technically still not a full game on the Switch and its been out for years. 😔
I feel the same way! I absolutely loved Portia but it crashed for me when I was right at the end of a loooong tricky sequence and I was so frustrated that I stopped playing it and never picked it up again. I won't buy Sandrock because Portia was ultimately unfinished and not a good gameplay experience.
7:44 Labeling My Time at Sandrock as “garbage” in a review like this feels like a stretch to me, if not going overboard. It is understandable to have preferences, but let’s not undermine a game that offers a diverse range of gameplay, hours of fun, and, by my book one of the best games in its genre by calling it plain out “garbage”. Maybe give it another go with the latest switch updates? It’s come a long way. Using such extreme terms misleads potential players who could discover a genuine enjoyable experience. It's a pity and such a review is highly counter-productive.
Runs like garbage and is garbage is two very different things Sorry if I didn’t make clear, I ADORE the pc version, but there is literally no reason why the menu should be blurry, and why console releases were released unfinished. I actually don’t review games I don’t like - I just say when I’m dissatisfied with a games port to the switch. Also so bear in mind how old this video is and how many updates there’s since been, this was a comment on the state of the switch day 1. I said I had faith they’d fix it, and it’s defo getting there (my top 10 cozy games of 2023 covers that :) )
Have you tried Spirittea yet? It just came out yesterday so I’m not surprised if you haven’t, but it’s a cute little indie game I find very charming. I haven’t gotten far into it at all so I really hope it lives up to expectations. But it’s really not expensive (compared to games coming out that are in the 50 to 70 dollar range, anyway) so I’m already not really stressed about it not being “good enough” to be honest. It’s not much more money than Stardew valley, granted I know that game has a tooooon of content.
I have about 110 hours in My Time At Sandrock on the PC and I LOVE it. They made so many quality of life updates from what we saw in Portia and I think it's much better than Portia. Once you get going on Sandrock, it's so hard to put down (and I'm playing BG3 at the same time lol). Buuuut I wouldn't buy it for the switch either haha. I thought about getting it on the switch but mine struggled with Portia and I knew it was a no-go for Sandrock on the switch LOL. But on the PC it is AMAZING! I love it so much from the story, characters, romance, etc. 😆 I can't wait to hear your thought about the story! There were some parts that SHOCKED me. ❤️
I appreciate the honesty about Fashion Dreamer. Will wait for the updates. And very much agree about Spells and Secrets, it’s choppy and certainly needs a patch to be playable
Thank you for putting Dave the Diver on my radar. I saw your vid where you ranked some recently played games and because of your rating for DtD, I looked it up. Ended up buying it, and staying up WAY TOO LATE last night playing! Thank you! Money well spent!
Omg I've been hooked on Dave the Diver since I got it. Such a beautifully designed game. My favourite is the cutscenes of the chef when upgrading the different dishes
Another great review. I was planning on buying My Time at Sandrock but since I only have a Switch it will have to wait. Hopefully they will fix the problems in the next year or so if we are lucky 😂
I'm so sad Sandrock is how it is on Switch. I see the DLC is on Switch now, though, and pretty much the same price as on Steam. I really want to play it on Switch more, just because I can see my sinking a lot of time into it that my wrists can't really handle on Deck but with so much missing still ugh I've been on the fence with Dave the Diver, as I'm just not huge on rogue lites right now but, there's so much going on I might have to at least try out the demo afterall. Fashion Dreamer is so addictive, I definitely don't regret buying it. It's so perfect to just lose time in. I do hope they add more body types and things with updates, though, and excited to see what is coming for sure! I've been needing more "mindless" games recently so have been playing a lot of Fashion Dreamer, House Flipper, and Garden Simulator. Thinking about grabbing Power Wash Simulator this pay too heh
I've been really enjoying playing dave the diver since it came out on switch. It has really grown on me and honestly became one of my favorite games of all time!
Just because I do a farming sim ranking vid doesn’t mean I only play farming sims 😂 you just need to look at my fav switch games list to see how many genres I enjoy
@@Eeowna I believe you. After I played my first farming game. I said to myself this is stressful. One of my farm animals became sick. I didn't have enough money to buy medicine for it. The person that sold me the chicken ended up taking it back. It cost 2,000 to get the chicken. The medicine alone costs 1,600. I said to myself that farming games are not for me.
Wow I didn't realize that Sandrock was compromised in content as well as performance. Yikes! Luckily I have a Steam Deck so I guess I'll just have to get it there. Bummer for the Switch because I liked Portia (played it on Switch) which wasn't amazing but I had a good time with it despite it's issues.
Dave the Diver hasn't hooked me at all yet, which is a shame as I've heard such great things about it! I've played about 40 mins of the demo and haven't been motivated to play any more yet. I'll give it another go at some point though.
Hey! Thanks so much for your early review of Sandrock on Switch. We're excited to let you know that we've just released a brand new version, V1.2.2 on March, with lots of improvements, particularly in fps and more. We'd love for you to check out the new version. If you're not sure what's new, feel free to visit our page to find out all the updates. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
I just started watching your videos like 3 days ago and I can’t stop watching them!!!! Thank you for the awesome content and your reviews on games are very helpful. Keep you the great content!!! Much appreciated.
Hmmm, I can't afford a steamdeck, so unfortunately I will have to settle for games that plays well on my Switch Oled. 😒 I just finished No Ni Kuni 2, I was a bit over leveled at 80, I beat the final six bosses without much trouble. I played to over 600 hours. 😵
Can I keep bugging you to play Little Goody Two Shoes? Unless you played it at EGX and decided it wasn’t for you 😂 I know someone else commented about it on another video, but I swear it is being neglected and is such an adorable (albeit creepy) new game. I did play a stupid amount of Pikmin 4 when it came out and loved it though! ❤ The only issue is I then went and played 1 and 2 when they were ported to Switch and did struggle with the old controls. I did wish they had updated them a bit and they weren’t just straight ports, as the controls are just so clunky and pikmin seem to fly in all directions.
I've just started Star Ocean: The Second Story R today and I've barely progressed and have been resetting like mad just to get OP early to lessen the grind😭
fashion dreamer was truly a let down for me, well let down may be harsh because i do like it and think its so cute, but its because the potential is seriously there they just didnt spend enough time developing it imo. its fine that it doesnt have the shop management aspect, but there just isnt enough to do to justify the price. i hope they add more things to do in the game because i can only run around and dress people for like 20 minutes before i get bored. and the leveling up system feels... pointless to me when you can just instantly get whatever clothes you want, theres no real motivation to create clothes so until they add motivation i imagine i wont even be using that feature especially since all it does is generate excess of the same thing over and over again. they NEED some sort of category system, if the characters are asking for light blue sweaters i should be able to pull up all the things that are light blue in color. the items are so small that you cant even tell what color some of them are lmao. ARE these glasses peach?? i have no effing idea 🤣 i truly hope they continue to update it. i just want to love it as much as i loved the style savvy games or maybe itll inspire another company to make a similar game, it is such a niche that is hard to fill on both console and pc. i'm really interested in dave the diver! i love the star ocean series but im not a huge fan of that 2.5d style remakes are using these days but it has been a while since i played star ocean 2 so i do want to pick it up at some point.
I was really excited for sandrock until I heard about the performance on switch. If it comes free on Xbox gamepass like Portia does I’ll definitely play it but def not spending money on it for poor performance
Not finished with the video yet but all your criticism is on point. I love the switch and I love Nintendo but they really need to upgrade their systems power. Nintendo's strong suit has typically been having really great games for their consoles, allowing for the third parties to come in as well has been phenomenal. The thing is, that can only really keep you going for so long. What technology is so rapidly advancing, many of these games require a lot of power. I remember back in the day I got My Time At Portia and I thought the game was pretty fun but I stopped playing because it was so clunky on the switch. Unfortunately I don't really have a PC to play games on so my consoles are what I really rely on. And I do not have any of the new generation Xbox or Playstation so I've been pretty much stuck with my switch. I think Nintendo has a great thing going with the switch and are really on the right track with their brand and all this junk but they really do need to hone in on making more powerful machines. Graphics aren't everything, but being able to run smoothly is. I will definitely be getting My Time At Sandrock at some point but will stay away from it on the switch unless Nintendo can prove that have hardware powerful enough to run these games on. I've also been playing Palia on the switch recently, definitely recommend the game to people but maybe stick to PC for now
Can someone recommend a game that is as similar as possible to Wyld Flowers? And don’t say Fae Farm because Fae Farm can’t compete whatsoever. I loved Wyld Flowers so much I have not been able find anything that compares. Thank you for your help much appreciated.
Heya to everyone, I was just wondering if you or any of the chat family has played " my time at portia " on the Nintendo switch these days?? Is it any better than the release?? Is it better with lag and loading times now??
I just bought the game few days ago because it was on sale for $5. I haven't played it too much yet. The initial loading time to just load the game is bearable, I haven't encountered any other loading times that took nearly the same amount of time though. The graphics...I'm glad I did not pay more than that. It makes me feel like I'm playing Animal Crossing Wild World lol
Loved mario wonder are beat it not big on platformers either but this game is a gem. Star world is th3 hardest levels in the whole game. I am also looking forward to sandrock but I'm waiting till after Christmas for updates it needs/patches and will probably get it on xbox instead. I played a demo of Dave the diver and it's actually very enjoyable I plan on buying that at some point.
Dave the diver looks really cool but then I think … is this desensitizing people to the over harvesting of our oceans 😢 I love Mario Wonder too!! So fun
Nah the story is actually centred around conservation You only take what is needed for the sushi restaurant, it brings up important topics surrounding conservation of the oceans and its life, you save dolphins from nets ext ext So whilst yes you do kill fish to feed others, it’s in no way mindless
@@Eeowna cool. Thanks for the feedback about it. I was wanting to try it but was afraid that’s what it was doing. I appreciate all the content you put out on your channels. Thanks again for your reply
In Dave the diver, you can eventually hire staff that can be lvld up who unlock the ability to pour drinks, clean the counter, etc.
Your criticisms about Fashion Dreamer are extremely valid, like 10000%. But I also have been playing it pretty much every day too. It has seemed to be polarizing in reviews primarily due to lack of story or goals, but if you take the game for what it is, a dress up simulator, it can be really fun. The most important thing is to go into it knowing what it is and being willing to set your own goals, like creating themed outfits or cosplays. The price is fine to me, though I do understand if some people think it’s too steep.
The thing that gives me hope is the updates
@@Eeownai defo agree with this. Im super addicted to the game and love it! but the main problem is that it feels somewhat unfinished esp when considering all the other stuff they plan to add in updates. And as theyre really pushing the online features they need to include more interactive gameplay between the player characters. But yes, looking forward to the updates!
I still feel like it's very "asian" in its whole style: everyone is skinny and pale. And instead of making actual black characters, they just give them dark skin and call it a day without acknowledging their different facial features and hair. And lets not even talk about OTHER ethnicities. The Sims 4 showed that its not hard to have clothes that adjust to diverse bodies so all this actually is, is laziness and we all have to decide for ourselves if we wanna support that or not.
@OnionTheBat From playing the game aren't the facial features chosen by the player? Or are you referring to the facial features available not having enough diversity?
@@OnionTheBatWell I mean it is a japanese made game with mainly Asian players. in my experience playing it since launch I've only seen a handful of English players, and I have everything unlocked. While it is bad that's just how dress up games are, it shouldn't be that way but it is. Also Sims 4 is a vastly different game and it took them 8 YEARS to add non splotchy dark skin tones, and make up on darker black sims still has issues even now, so possibly the worst example you could have picked.
Also fashion dreamer does have textured hair, it actually has about the same amount as the non textured hair (at least on the fem side, idk about masc) While facial features aren't 100% accurate it's an anime style game, art isn't going to be 100% 1-1 with real life
A Fashion Savvy game on switch would have been worth the Nintendo price, but Fashion Dreamer currently isn’t worth the price tag. I really hope the updates tip the scales more favourably. Having said that, I play this game everyday and it’s nice. It’s simple and repetitive, and I love the clothes and it’s very visually pleasing. It’s cool that it has the online mode, but I have yet to meet a single English speaking player. I hope the community can grow. ❤
God that and nintendogs was my entire childhood on the DS lmao
Omg, I love Style Savvy! I still play all the games on my old 3DS from time to time. I wish they would port them to the switch, maybe add some stuff that they couldn't have run on the DS, add a bit more story to the first game especially, it would be awesome. The third game is my favorite.
@madalice5134 It would be so awesome! Sadly, my 3DS died many years ago. Still have the game, though. Sentimental, me.
I have spent over 100 hours in My Time at Sandrock (full release on PC), and I am absolutely in love with it! And I'm not done yet.
It took many things from the previous game (My Time at Portia) and made it even better, and Portia is one of my favorite games.
I can agree that the opening is a bit slow, but once you get going, it's almost impossible to stop.
These games are great at making you feel part of a community, and that the work you do make a difference for the characters living there.
I recommend it with all my heart
honestly was shocked to see such negativity about it - the only thing I disliked was the switch port the game itself I love
All of this. Love Sandrock so much 😭.
Where can you get graphite? I'm dying!@@infinitecurlie
i’m scared to play it on switch. I bought it for the switch but now I’m not so sure if I should play it on there if I can’t do any of the romance, quest or anything
Yep! I had 400 hours even before the full launch! It truly is my time at portia made better. The story and the caracters are so funny !! The only thing that was weird for me was the Elsie storyline, but I just ignore it.
I know I'm late to the game but I'm so happy I gave Moonlighter a try! I bought it for less than $3 USD with my nintendo points and it's a fabulous mix of classic Zelda (dungeon-crawling) and shop keeping sim!
Agree with you 1000% on Pikmin 4. I played it twice I enjoyed it so much. I had reservations, as I was worried about how I'd handle losing Pikmin, but Oatchi made 'crowd control' a breeze. Loved every second of it. It looked so pretty and it was challenging enough without being stressful. The dialogue was fun and it was just so cute! - it's Game of the Year for me!
Regarding fashion dreamer, I can't believe that a game that costs this much only has one single body type. I'm playing a mobile fashion game that's free, and in the character creation there are so many options. You can create any body type you want, both horizontically and vertically, plus the same amount of variety in skin tones and face customization.
A cozy, hilarious RPG that isn't too overwhelming to jump into that I love to recommend is West of Loathing and it's follow up Shadows of Loathing. The writing is amazing and it's super fun the play. The art style doesn't look like much, but it grows on you since it fits the vibe so well.
Okay, I've been playing My Time at Sandrock on Switch (obsessed with it!) and I don't find it blurry at all! (if you find this blurry then don't play Yonder, Outer Worlds or Grow Song of the Evertree - cut scenes were so blurry! on Switch) It was never going to perform as well as the pc version and the content will be behind as the pc version is going to be prioritized, but at least it runs better than Portia. I've had some issues yes (I've learned to save before doing anything at the museum - 3 crashes there) but overall it is a good fun game (even with the invisible stairs I found in town)
Only those menu items I showed were blurry :)
As I said I love it, it’s just a shame no console version is the finished game
Menu items are little blurry but not so much that you can't make out what the item is (the descriptions at least are nice, sharp and easy to read) I'm playing it in handheld mode (very rarely do I play docked) so that might be way I really don't care that much about some blurring or have a different experience.
Is the pc version finished yet? I haven't been following the development of Sandrock at all. As long as the full story is on consoles (not sure if it is or not) then I'm going to be one happy woman (if not I'd just go back to Rune Factory 3 and wait on it) @@Eeowna
I'm so happy to see someone say this! I'm waiting for my copy from Amazon. I ordered the Switch version because I play handheld primarily. Everyone saying don't buy it on Switch has been very concerning. I've had a blast with Portia on Switch though, so maybe I just don't have high standards. 😂😂😂 Truly though, I've only had one bug on Portia that bothered me....I restarted the day and everything was fine. I understand people wanting the better graphics, but I can trade that off to be able to play handheld.
No worries. I feel like my standards aren't as high as well, as long as a game runs smoothly enough I'm happy. I've only had two or so bugs playing Portia (one I just waited to pass out and the other was a quest that I just reloaded the day and didn't do that quest - it apparently was glitched or something)
The graphics look fine to be. I prefer handheld (probably because I grew up playing handhelds) and would have preferred a physical copy but couldn't find one that wasn't over $100 Australian@@patriciagoss1809
I'm just starting Sandrock on the switch and I'm struggling with the controls and menus. I've watched hours of gameplay and love the game. For now I'm going to concentrate on getting the controls and game functions figured out. I think it might be a "me" problem because I like simple controls and changing perspectives always messes me up.
Completely obsessed with Dave the Diver. Love that it is so fun AND has an interesting, compelling story that keeps me hooked.
I was so ready to defend My Time at Sandrock but yeah I get it, I wasn't able to finish the previous game (My Time at Portia) because I played it on Switch and it was just so bad even with patches. I have over 100 hours in Sandrock from early access and I started a fresh run on release and I can agree it is a bit slow but omg the writing alone of this game is so worth it, it is witty and so interesting and you can tell how much thought and effort went into making it. This game is legit addicting, anytime a story update came out I would play not stop just to know what was happening next which I feel is so rare to find in a game. Cannot recommend enough but definity not for switch.
There’s nothing wrong with Sandrock on switch. The only difference between it and PC is some downgraded graphics and some pop in. Though I don’t buy games on PC for high graphics
I’m personally still absolutely OBSESSED with BG3 and have been for about 2 months now! I can honestly say it’s one of the best if not THE best game I’ve ever played. And I also do find it cozy due to the vibe, soundtrack, narrator and especially the non-stressful turn based combat system.
I’d really like to play this, but I only have Switch and Xbox One. Maybe I’ll be able to play it sometime in the future.
@@amytheshihtzumomI was in the same position! If you're keen on BG3 but don't have a system to play it on I really recommend Divinity: Original Sin 2 on the Switch. It's the game that Larian studios made before BG3, and the writing, characters and voice acting are exceptional. I bought it thinking it would keep me busy until I could finally play BG3, and that was about 200 hours of game play ago 😂
@@amytheshihtzumom I hope you eventually will. I actually build myself a new PC (first time building one) because I wanted to play so badly and my old one was 10yo and it was 100% worth it!
I bought my time at sandrock and I'm obsessed with it. Totally agree with the slow beginning and trying to figure out the mechanics. Alot of stuff I had to Google to understand it but I got it now.
Also idk why but I'm so surprised to see Star Ocean, I remember playing it on the game boy like 20 years ago, good to see it's still going
I think this is a remake of a much older game, or even a remake of a remake haha
BUT this was a v good remake and I have been in love with it
same but since i played portia i knew the basics
I just started Star Ocean the Second Story R, and I’m really enjoying it, but I’m finding the map a little difficult to navigate. I’m looking for Krosse Cave.
@@EeownaHehe, yeah a remake off a remaster 😂 But one of the best unsung heros of the JRPG genre :))
Seeing your stream of the Sandrock windmill was honestly priceless XD
Currently obsessed with Suika game!
I was so excited for Fashion Dreamer, and I do enjoy it on the surface, however I miss having the option to do people's hair and make-up, and have them outright trash your design in Style Boutique. I also miss handbags, and feel the accessories are lacking - I'd love to give some jewellery!
Lastly, the show rooms are very 'meh'; not much room to move Around in, you should be able to upgrade them.
I've taken a step back from it after playing it non stop on release, however I will still go back to it and I'm hopeful to see what extra content they add! 😊
I wouldn't recommend My Time at Sandrock on the PC either if your PC isn't up to standard. My PC did meet the minimum requirements, but OMG it's SOOOO slow now. I physically can't play it anymore. I also heard that the PS version of this game isn't doing better either. It's heartbreaking because I enjoy the chars, story, and other things, but yeah at the end of the day Gameplay will always reign supreme.
I do want to get Fashion Dreamer. Now I am plus size myself, and I never go into games expecting a char to look like me when it comes to my figure. In fact, I don't ever try to make an OC look like me all too much because I am just use to it. It's like the Barbie situation all over again where people complain about how unrealistic she is in the figure department. Because here's how I see it- "it's all pretend". It's not reality, so it doesn't matter. I only worry about something that is real, like I get annoyed when I see designer labels not cater to someone my size when "Plus size" in the fashion industry is normal in reality. Not every women is a Size 2 oi. Anyway, that's my personal opinion. But yeah I can see why you would have issues with it.
Cool video though. I think Wonder looks amazing, but I've played so many side-scrolling platformers in my life that I think I've played enough of them and prefer 3D platformers (if I get any platformers at all). Of course it does depend on the game too. Like Spiritfarer has platforming and it's 2D. But it's so unique, I ended up loving it.
Ah Star Ocean, the old JRPG's had such great way of implementing different gameplay mechanics in them. Star Ocean 3 had such a great item creating system with workshops that really camptured me back in the day. I was intend on becoming an RPG shop owner mogul! Dark cloud 2 (or Chronicle) also had some great city development gameplay in it, and I remember I was really into my little bugs in Rogue galaxy. Star Ocean the Second Story I didn't finish back on the PSP as I did finish the first one and when I started 2 after that I couldn't give it the attention it deserved. Looking forward to coming back to it and happy to hear it's a good port because I did find the Baiten Kaitos one ... not that stellar unfortunately.
I'm very disappointed in Fashion Dreamer. Not only because of what you brought up, but any time I enter the dress up part, my TV blacks out. The only way to fox that that I've come up with is turning off the tv and turning it on again. It's gotten to the point where it's unplayable. This is the only game this happens too.
Oh weird, I have been lucky and haven’t had any bugs like that
@Eeowna someone told me it's the frame rates of the game vs the frame rates of thr TV? I dunno buti played in hand held mode and there was no issue so yay?
Only had a switch and decided that Sandrock was the last game to push me to get an Xbox series x. It runs great on there! Heard Portia had issues on switch so there we go. Worth it! Now I can play Hogwarts Legacy too!
Thank you for your videos!! I stumbled across your channel looking for cozy games as since my baby was born I have zero time to play aside from brief spurts here and there. I am loving all your suggestions and enjoying gaming again!! Looking forward to more videos!! ❤
I preordred Fashion dreamer but cancelled it when I found out that the clothes are genderlocked. I was really excited about it before then
it was SUCH an odd choice, like the body types are so similar it could defo have worked
If you like Dave the Diver - you would love Cuisineer, its a new restaurant management game with a roguelite aspect when going into dungeons to get ingredients! You'd absolutely love it.
It’s in steam only right now ! But I’ve been playing it nonstop and it hasn’t gotten the attention it deserves
Working my way through it atm!
It is pretty rare that I buy upon launch but every time i break that rule I get bit in the butt. I was so excited for Spells and Secrets. But I have been so frustrated with this game on my switch. That said, I also bought Spirittea yesterday, and i am loving that one so far.
Yeah spells and secrets is bad, so annoyed I spent 20 euro
This is all seriously spot on! Dave the Diver is really well done and I'm loving Mario Wonder. Honestly My Time in Portia had the same exact issues as My Time in Sandrock with finicky controls on switch. Even without the quality or content issues, the controls alone were horrendous - I ended up returning Portia. However, a couple years later I impulsively bought it on my phone before a flight and it worked surprisingly well on mobile, and I had a lot of fun with it.
The game I cannot put down at the moment is Dragon Quest 11, I’ve got about 80+ hours in it right now! Its not my usual cosy game, but I have discovered I love turn based combat.
My time at sandrock has the best storage system in any game I have ever played. I can’t say I agree with you on it being annoying, it auto sorts for you. Your crafting table, your machines, and the big work station all pulls from your storage, it know exactly what you want and how much you want of it.
You can complete quest and commissions with items straight from your storage, you don’t have to have them on you, same with turning in relics to the museum.
I’m not sure how it can be annoying when the Qol is so amazing. You can lvl up and unlock free PAGES of inventory slots or just buy them one slot at a time.
I hope your comment about it being annoying doesn’t turn people away from the game because it’s honestly the best, especially in this type of gaming, forgetting to take something with you when completing a commission is not even a worry.
so I got the DLC at the start... so it was a NIGHMARE LMAOO
I spent hours trying to clear up enough space - and I think games where things like clothing weren't kept in chests were better imo, like for example being able to actually use the wardrobe in the house to change clothes.
Like yes the chests sort stuff, but when an outfit has 4 peices and 3 different colours, that's 12 sperate slots ahaha
I think I said MORE than enough good things about the game to say one thing I think that I would change haha
Bonjour, Eewona - je voulais juste te remercier pour tes vidéos de qualités, je les regarde très régulièrement. Merci ❤☺️
Still can't put down Tears of the Kingdom. Honestly, there is enough to see and do in the game to last practically a lifetime.
Good content.
I'll note that Spells & Secrets was patched yesterday. Here are the notes:
The game dashboard icon is fixed
The cursor glitch is gone
The tutorial cutscene video doesn’t stutter anymore
Some visuals restored
Loadings are a little faster
Local coop blocker is gone
Local coop buttons and icons are fixed
Revive feature is fixed
Rescued schoolmates are now appearing in the hub
Z Fight is gone from boss areas
Sporadic game blocker occurences are fixed
Ever since Cult of the Lamb, I've been into dungeon crawlers as the default for fun and relaxing. I'll probably pick up Silent Hope soon. 💜
I’m wondering if you played my time at Portia? I found the pacing kinda similar, in that game, and sandrock.
Tried the Silent Hope demo a few days ago and instantly fell in love, definitely gonna get the full game soon. The princess never shutting up makes it perfect as a game I play on mute while watching a show 😂.
Thanks for the heads up about Spells & Secrets as well. It looked like a fun alternative to _the other wizard game_ though probably gonna wait for it to be patched.
Unfortunately my PC isn’t the best so gonna get Sandrock physical just in case. Can return it easily if I don’t enjoy it
I was a huge fan of Portia, and eventually they made that pretty enjoyable to play on both Switch and mobile... After a lot of Switch patches. I am going to wait and see how Sandrock looks down the road. Thanks!
I'm in the same boat! I'm curious what people have thought about it on ps4, i haven't found anything about it online :(( the only thing i can find online from comparisons are pc vs switch. I had no issue with Portia on my ps4, thus me buying it on switch during a sale and had no issues with it either, so it really saddens me about Sandrock as I've been waiting for so long for it to be on a device I own.
It's so common for games to come out on early access for pc for YONKS now (aka players now often being used the testers, i get it money is tight esp for smaller stuff but it's just... damn games didn't use to be this janky still AFTER PURCHASE!). I can't justify getting a pc set up just to play games "better" bc the devs are simply overworked and underpaid, when I already have a perfectly good macbook, switch and ps4. But the continuous "yet another game is simply better on pc" is really boring me considering how many amazing console games are possible and have been executed really well despite smaller companies and devs. But alas, I will be patient... I will one day play Slime Rancher 2.... ONE day..... lmaooooo
Your videos are always really informative and cozy. Like I can be cleaning and listening to your video to keep things eventful. Thank you! Also my dog Kai is fan she will stop and listen when your video is on
Star Ocean 2 is the game of the year for me, it's simply amazing. I never played a Star Ocean game before and I didn't know what I was doing at the start either, but it slowly grew on me and then I played through it twice directly in a row, which practically never happen for me :D
Love having these videos playing while I do tasks at home or get ready in the morning/for bed. Very informative! Have found several games I’ve loved through you ❤
But I really have to ask! What are you wearing on your lips here? Gorgeous color, looks amazing on you!
My Time at Sandrock dose not look that different from how My Time at Portia looked on the switch. I am waiting to get it for my switch till Christmas as by then it should be better patched I hope.
It’s better than that was apparently! And I do have faith it will only get better from here
I love My Time at Sandrock (even though I have to take breaks after a long session bc it gets tedious at times after a while of grinding 😂)
They did not have to make Logan so hot if he is unattainable, the story line has hooked me a lot more than portia did, the stuff they added and some changes made are great and def scratched my life sim game itch after Fae Farm was kind of a flop for me after a while after dropping too much on it 😂 you can tell the early testing was done well
I just wish the clothes went in the wardrobe not the storage that’s my one complaint about the actual gameplay
Logan isn’t unattainable tho 👀
You can romance Logan! But it's going to take a long time before you're able to unlock him. 😅 But it's worth it!!! (He has a reverse confession and proposal too! Some of the other characters also have it too like Owen and Qi!)
@@infinitecurlie im strapped in for that!! thank you!!
Spells and Secrets on Nintendo has the worst loading time! I have the deck on the way ! So excited. I keep referring back to your channel.
I wasn’t sure how much I liked star ocean myself, but I spent 10 hours straight in it yesterday 😂 so I guess I’m in for the long haul.
Congrats on passing 100,000 subscribers! I just noticed today! 🎉🎉🎉👏👏👏
As a dress-up sim, Fashion Dreamer has been a lot of fun especially as a working mom with like little to no free time. I don’t understand why people want stories and stuff in what is blatantly a dress-up game, but I’ve been playing it religiously for a week straight and it’s been very addicting. I actually stopped playing Dave the Diver because the immediate feedback of walking from NPC to NPC and Player to Player and getting various points and items from meeting their goals was like giving candy to my worn out self.
I agree. I love that I can pick up fashion dreamer no matter how much time I have, and also just shut my brain off and play dress up. No story to remember or keep up with and no consequences for designing how I want!
Girl, I absolutely love your videos and the content you create, so so joyful to listen to you, and you look fab btw…so keep shining and continue to release more videos, greetings from Ireland 🫶🌈🍀
I haven't seen many people talk about it yet but tbf it did just came out but I'm curious to see what others think so far, has anyone been playing SpiritTea yet?
I picked it up because it seemed perfect for me. A mix between my favorite comfort movie (Spirited Away) and one of the most iconic indie games of all time (Stardew Valley)! I love it so far but something about it is a bit wonky that I can't explain like how on pc the controls are all e like it wasn't very well adapted for PC.. 😅
I wasn't far enough through it to include it in this vid - but I like it so far!
@@Eeowna Would love to see a review on it in the future!
So disappointed by fashion dreamer. It’s not my type of game, but I wanted to buy it for my sister. No story, no boutique, no size or age diversity and even the outfits are gender locked?? SMH
I had such reservations about Sandrock after getting burned playing Portia on the Switch. Pathea games, the company not the actual devs, seems like they only care about the bottom line and money. The devs put a lot of love into these games but they are never finished, always full of bugs especially for the Switch. I can't believe they would put out an unfinished game on consoles but then I can believe it cause Portia is technically still not a full game on the Switch and its been out for years. 😔
I have faith it will be better with updates but it’s current state isn’t fantastic on the switch
I feel the same way! I absolutely loved Portia but it crashed for me when I was right at the end of a loooong tricky sequence and I was so frustrated that I stopped playing it and never picked it up again. I won't buy Sandrock because Portia was ultimately unfinished and not a good gameplay experience.
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Labeling My Time at Sandrock as “garbage” in a review like this feels like a stretch to me, if not going overboard.
It is understandable to have preferences, but let’s not undermine a game that offers a diverse range of gameplay, hours of fun, and, by my book one of the best games in its genre by calling it plain out “garbage”. Maybe give it another go with the latest switch updates? It’s come a long way.
Using such extreme terms misleads potential players who could discover a genuine enjoyable experience. It's a pity and such a review is highly counter-productive.
Runs like garbage and is garbage is two very different things
Sorry if I didn’t make clear, I ADORE the pc version, but there is literally no reason why the menu should be blurry, and why console releases were released unfinished.
I actually don’t review games I don’t like - I just say when I’m dissatisfied with a games port to the switch. Also so bear in mind how old this video is and how many updates there’s since been, this was a comment on the state of the switch day 1. I said I had faith they’d fix it, and it’s defo getting there (my top 10 cozy games of 2023 covers that :) )
Have you tried Spirittea yet? It just came out yesterday so I’m not surprised if you haven’t, but it’s a cute little indie game I find very charming. I haven’t gotten far into it at all so I really hope it lives up to expectations.
But it’s really not expensive (compared to games coming out that are in the 50 to 70 dollar range, anyway) so I’m already not really stressed about it not being “good enough” to be honest. It’s not much more money than Stardew valley, granted I know that game has a tooooon of content.
Working my way through it rn!
I have about 110 hours in My Time At Sandrock on the PC and I LOVE it. They made so many quality of life updates from what we saw in Portia and I think it's much better than Portia. Once you get going on Sandrock, it's so hard to put down (and I'm playing BG3 at the same time lol).
Buuuut I wouldn't buy it for the switch either haha. I thought about getting it on the switch but mine struggled with Portia and I knew it was a no-go for Sandrock on the switch LOL. But on the PC it is AMAZING! I love it so much from the story, characters, romance, etc. 😆
I can't wait to hear your thought about the story! There were some parts that SHOCKED me. ❤️
i looked up dave the diver on ebay and i didn't see any copies being sold? is this game not available on switch?
Digital only :)
Ohhh I thought star ocean is turn-based combat! Thanks for covering it, now I might give it a try
I appreciate the honesty about Fashion Dreamer. Will wait for the updates. And very much agree about Spells and Secrets, it’s choppy and certainly needs a patch to be playable
If you're new to Pikmin, try Wild at Heart! It's like a semi 2d pikmin
Thank you for putting Dave the Diver on my radar. I saw your vid where you ranked some recently played games and because of your rating for DtD, I looked it up. Ended up buying it, and staying up WAY TOO LATE last night playing! Thank you! Money well spent!
Omg I've been hooked on Dave the Diver since I got it. Such a beautifully designed game. My favourite is the cutscenes of the chef when upgrading the different dishes
Another great review. I was planning on buying My Time at Sandrock but since I only have a Switch it will have to wait. Hopefully they will fix the problems in the next year or so if we are lucky 😂
For me fashion dreamer is worth the price, given how many hours I've sunk into it already. I totally get your criticisms though
I'm so sad Sandrock is how it is on Switch. I see the DLC is on Switch now, though, and pretty much the same price as on Steam. I really want to play it on Switch more, just because I can see my sinking a lot of time into it that my wrists can't really handle on Deck but with so much missing still ugh
I've been on the fence with Dave the Diver, as I'm just not huge on rogue lites right now but, there's so much going on I might have to at least try out the demo afterall.
Fashion Dreamer is so addictive, I definitely don't regret buying it. It's so perfect to just lose time in. I do hope they add more body types and things with updates, though, and excited to see what is coming for sure!
I've been needing more "mindless" games recently so have been playing a lot of Fashion Dreamer, House Flipper, and Garden Simulator. Thinking about grabbing Power Wash Simulator this pay too heh
Have you even played any of my time at Sandrock on switch?
@@RachelXKnight666 I've watched a lot of gameplay to see how it runs.
I love power wash simulator lol
I’m so happy Dave the diver is on switch I got the demo to see if it can actually gravitate to it like I do a little to the left and fae farm
I'm so happy that in Portia/Sandrock you're a builder instead of a farmer. I'M SO SICK OF BEING A FARMER.
Dave the diver sounds interesting but im very worried for the conservation aspect does it paint them in a bad light
I've been really enjoying playing dave the diver since it came out on switch. It has really grown on me and honestly became one of my favorite games of all time!
I am definitely going to try Dave the Diver, thank you for the recommendations! Can you recommend any other restaurant management games on the switch?
I’m wondering to getting the my time at Sandrock but now I’m not sure for the switch as I don’t have a pc
Glad to see you play a variety of games and not just farming games.
The one game I can't put down is "Mario and Rabbids."
Just because I do a farming sim ranking vid doesn’t mean I only play farming sims 😂 you just need to look at my fav switch games list to see how many genres I enjoy
@@Eeowna I believe you. After I played my first farming game. I said to myself this is stressful. One of my farm animals became sick. I didn't have enough money to buy medicine for it. The person that sold me the chicken ended up taking it back. It cost 2,000 to get the chicken. The medicine alone costs 1,600. I said to myself that farming games are not for me.
Imagine not mentioning the piranha song of Super Mario Wonder 😢.
Star Ocean is amazing, I used to play it on the PS1
W-where is he pulling that hermit crab out from?? (Dave the diver part) 😨
Wow I didn't realize that Sandrock was compromised in content as well as performance. Yikes! Luckily I have a Steam Deck so I guess I'll just have to get it there. Bummer for the Switch because I liked Portia (played it on Switch) which wasn't amazing but I had a good time with it despite it's issues.
One to watch out for is Moonstone island on pc and steam but is coming to switch spring 2024.
Dave the Diver hasn't hooked me at all yet, which is a shame as I've heard such great things about it! I've played about 40 mins of the demo and haven't been motivated to play any more yet. I'll give it another go at some point though.
I'm 70 hrs into Dredge but can't finish the game due to a glitch.😢I'm loving Dave the Diver!❤
I keep having freezing issues and lag with fashion dreamer for some reason
Hey! Thanks so much for your early review of Sandrock on Switch. We're excited to let you know that we've just released a brand new version, V1.2.2 on March, with lots of improvements, particularly in fps and more. We'd love for you to check out the new version. If you're not sure what's new, feel free to visit our page to find out all the updates. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
I just started watching your videos like 3 days ago and I can’t stop watching them!!!! Thank you for the awesome content and your reviews on games are very helpful. Keep you the great content!!! Much appreciated.
I just bought Dave the diver so far it seems really great!
Hmmm, I can't afford a steamdeck, so unfortunately I will have to settle for games that plays well on my Switch Oled. 😒 I just finished No Ni Kuni 2, I was a bit over leveled at 80, I beat the final six bosses without much trouble. I played to over 600 hours. 😵
That‘s interesting because I‘ve recently started NNK2 and it ran so poorly on my Switch that I had to put it down after a few hours
Great vid, love relaxing with your vids. And your make up is always on point
CANNOT PUT DOWN HARVESTELLA
Can I keep bugging you to play Little Goody Two Shoes? Unless you played it at EGX and decided it wasn’t for you 😂 I know someone else commented about it on another video, but I swear it is being neglected and is such an adorable (albeit creepy) new game.
I did play a stupid amount of Pikmin 4 when it came out and loved it though! ❤ The only issue is I then went and played 1 and 2 when they were ported to Switch and did struggle with the old controls. I did wish they had updated them a bit and they weren’t just straight ports, as the controls are just so clunky and pikmin seem to fly in all directions.
I've just started Star Ocean: The Second Story R today and I've barely progressed and have been resetting like mad just to get OP early to lessen the grind😭
Just shove it on easy mode bestie!
I have only played the demo of dave the diver . I didn't enjoy it at all.
Star ocean sounds interesting
fashion dreamer was truly a let down for me, well let down may be harsh because i do like it and think its so cute, but its because the potential is seriously there they just didnt spend enough time developing it imo. its fine that it doesnt have the shop management aspect, but there just isnt enough to do to justify the price. i hope they add more things to do in the game because i can only run around and dress people for like 20 minutes before i get bored. and the leveling up system feels... pointless to me when you can just instantly get whatever clothes you want, theres no real motivation to create clothes so until they add motivation i imagine i wont even be using that feature especially since all it does is generate excess of the same thing over and over again. they NEED some sort of category system, if the characters are asking for light blue sweaters i should be able to pull up all the things that are light blue in color. the items are so small that you cant even tell what color some of them are lmao. ARE these glasses peach?? i have no effing idea 🤣 i truly hope they continue to update it. i just want to love it as much as i loved the style savvy games or maybe itll inspire another company to make a similar game, it is such a niche that is hard to fill on both console and pc.
i'm really interested in dave the diver! i love the star ocean series but im not a huge fan of that 2.5d style remakes are using these days but it has been a while since i played star ocean 2 so i do want to pick it up at some point.
I was really excited for sandrock until I heard about the performance on switch. If it comes free on Xbox gamepass like Portia does I’ll definitely play it but def not spending money on it for poor performance
Not finished with the video yet but all your criticism is on point. I love the switch and I love Nintendo but they really need to upgrade their systems power. Nintendo's strong suit has typically been having really great games for their consoles, allowing for the third parties to come in as well has been phenomenal. The thing is, that can only really keep you going for so long. What technology is so rapidly advancing, many of these games require a lot of power. I remember back in the day I got My Time At Portia and I thought the game was pretty fun but I stopped playing because it was so clunky on the switch.
Unfortunately I don't really have a PC to play games on so my consoles are what I really rely on. And I do not have any of the new generation Xbox or Playstation so I've been pretty much stuck with my switch. I think Nintendo has a great thing going with the switch and are really on the right track with their brand and all this junk but they really do need to hone in on making more powerful machines. Graphics aren't everything, but being able to run smoothly is.
I will definitely be getting My Time At Sandrock at some point but will stay away from it on the switch unless Nintendo can prove that have hardware powerful enough to run these games on. I've also been playing Palia on the switch recently, definitely recommend the game to people but maybe stick to PC for now
I just wish they would port style savvy on switch lol
As always, thank you for considering us switch users in your reviews. It helps a lot! 💗
Me playing Dave the diver while I watch your video lol I love this game, my partner also bought it when they saw me playing the demo
Can someone recommend a game that is as similar as possible to Wyld Flowers? And don’t say Fae Farm because Fae Farm can’t compete whatsoever. I loved Wyld Flowers so much I have not been able find anything that compares. Thank you for your help much appreciated.
Heya to everyone, I was just wondering if you or any of the chat family has played " my time at portia " on the Nintendo switch these days?? Is it any better than the release?? Is it better with lag and loading times now??
I just bought the game few days ago because it was on sale for $5. I haven't played it too much yet. The initial loading time to just load the game is bearable, I haven't encountered any other loading times that took nearly the same amount of time though. The graphics...I'm glad I did not pay more than that. It makes me feel like I'm playing Animal Crossing Wild World lol
I played the demo of Dave the diver on Switch and I am praying for an Xbox release (my main platform) rn, it was so much fun!
Mario Wonder is THE BEEST loved it
I freaking love the Mario elephant 🐘🐘🐘
On what divice should i buy dave the diver?
Loved mario wonder are beat it not big on platformers either but this game is a gem. Star world is th3 hardest levels in the whole game. I am also looking forward to sandrock but I'm waiting till after Christmas for updates it needs/patches and will probably get it on xbox instead. I played a demo of Dave the diver and it's actually very enjoyable I plan on buying that at some point.
Not sure if you've played or covered it yet, but Chants of Sennaar is really cool
Dave the diver looks really cool but then I think … is this desensitizing people to the over harvesting of our oceans 😢
I love Mario Wonder too!! So fun
Nah the story is actually centred around conservation
You only take what is needed for the sushi restaurant, it brings up important topics surrounding conservation of the oceans and its life, you save dolphins from nets ext ext
So whilst yes you do kill fish to feed others, it’s in no way mindless
@@Eeowna cool. Thanks for the feedback about it. I was wanting to try it but was afraid that’s what it was doing. I appreciate all the content you put out on your channels. Thanks again for your reply
The DLC for My Time At Sandrock is available right now because I bought the little gecko and the Beach and ball Wear
It went up the second my vid did haha just my luck
Yeah that sucks. the DLC released on the 9th
SOOO useful, dear! Thank you very much for the work done for us! I picked up my favorites accroding to your review 😍