You're a true gamer. That's a lot of hours. The most hours I have in a game is around 90 hours in slay the spire. And that's a lot for a casual gamer like me.
@@stuckinthe90sThegoldenera The combination of short rounds and experimentation make it a perfect game to play when you just want to turn your brain off and muck about. The modding scene also helps - there are so many extra characters / weapons / items in the free mods on the Steam version
I agree. I've gravitated towards indie games lately because it feels like they actually respect my time and don't overstay their welcome. I'm so tired of games having all this extra padding because people conflate completion time with value.
I found out this game was coming out on Switch a couple days ago and I've never had so much excitement concentrated in such a short time. Just all my joy crunched into a hype-diamond!!!
Somehow this game turned out to be my most played title this year so far! Getting all chars with golden portrait (difficulty 5) is the true fun for me. This game beats vampire survivors for me and I loved that game also. Can't go wrong here! Excellent review
I just saw this on the e-shop 15 minutes ago and I have to be honest. I skipped it because of the graphics. But now after your review I think I will have to pick this up. Looks like a lot of fun. Thanks as always for another great review ❤
@@alienanxiety I know this reply is months late, but besides unlocking everything Steam has an achievement page and some achievements are very hard to complete. I assume Scott was refering to completing all the achievements and unlocking everything.
I absolutely love that you reviewed this seemingly simply and overlook-able game. I’ve been looking for a simple auto shooter and this is just a gem of a game for this genre.
I am loving this game, because of you. It's my first time with this newer style of game and it is addictive as hell! After playing many similar games recently, this is still one of my favorite.
Only recently downloaded this on Pc and let me tell you guys - this review ain’t wrong. The game looks basic and boring but you WILL lose hours and possibly sleep to this. Superb game and a great review; I went through the exact same relationship with the auto-aim in my playthrough!
For anyone who wants an alternative to Brotato I would check out Spirit Hunters as it also released on Switch within a week or two and it's the other well regarded 'Survivor' style game on switch right now. It has lots of content and upgrades outside of the matches when you finish though so I like to swap between it and Brotato.
I wasn’t even considering this tbh cause of the name but this actually seems like a great addition (and another timesink 😂) to have on my switch! Thanks gents for another enlightening review!!!
This game is $5 in the US. $5 is £3.94 today, yet this game to us in the UK is £5. How do software producers get away with ripping us off continously in the UK!? It maddens me! Maybe you guys could do a video about UK gamers in general being ripped off?
Picked this one up on the eshop on your recommendation of course! Love it, a properly easy pick up and play also nice and cheap. Cheers guys i cant stop saying 'Brotato' in a cockney accent like you did in another one of your videos 😂🤣
Thanks for making me aware of this game. I'm still playing it loads 5 months later. I can't put it down. My work break disappears in mere moments while I battle aliens with my turrets and smg's. I can't wait for possible sequel sistato at some point 👍
I was able to use some Nintendo coins to grab this one and I have to say: it's brilliant. It's not quite mindless fun (which is the best kind of fun there is) but it's close enough and a great way to spend 20 minutes or so when you really should be doing other things (like the washing up). Thank you so much for reviewing this game, I doubt I'd have discovered it on my own.
This looks amazing!!! Been playing Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde and I don't need another cog in my backlog, but this definitely feels like a loading game which is perfect
Finally holy cow I've been waiting for this Like I've been waiting for this game since I saw the first trailer this should hold me over till vampire survivors
I personally love the visuals of Brotato! The unlocking of new characters in a way could also be considered cross progression. As long as I come in either improved (cross progression) or refreshed (new character or similar) the battles I've put myself through in the previous run were not invane.
I've been looking forward to this one for awhile. The recently released "Spirit Hunters" has been holding me over pretty well as another well made Vampire Survivors -esque game, but I've heard so many good things about Brotato. Glad to hear to port is well done. A definite day one pickup for me.
Spirit Hunters is fantastic I actually grabbed that before Brotato released (enjoyed on PC) and then saw Bro so it's great to have 2 of these to play on switch now as I was stuck on pc for the others
@@malazan6004 So true. Even though I'm enjoying the heck out of Brotato (and intend to keep enjoying it for quite some time), I still get the urge to play Spirit Hunters as well. They feel quite different from each other, even though they have a lot in common.
Have to say this game is pretty sweet. I didn’t think it would be my cup of tea because of it taking place in one area arena with several waves, but definitely surprised. Went ahead and bought the bundle with space gladiators. Space gladiators is great too!
I have this game on steam and beaten all characters in the highest danger in around 160hrs and it was an absolute blast. Can't wait to pick it up on my switch now and repeat it all over again 😂
Army of Ruin and Brotato are the best games i've played this year! ( And this is coming from a guy who had finished all the big AAA releases in 2023 ).
Definitely going to pick this one up... didn't realize it was coming out Wednesday already! This should tide me over until Vampire Survivors! Void Scrappers was my first taste of this horde style of game, so addicting!
Been playing on Android for a while, you need to try the character that can equip 12 weapons (no guns), I always go for 12 sticks it's amazingly insane. 👍🤘
The name of this game kills me! I love videogames that don't take themselves too seriously, and have killer gameplay! Sometimes a game just needs to be fun! This game looks right up my alley! Looks like it's going to be another one added to my collection! 😂
I experience regular framerate drops beginning in later waves both handheld and docked. I don’t think it’s ever affected gameplay but it’s there and definitely noticeable. Other than that I’m enjoying the heck out of it!
Lack of meta progression? The permanent upgrades are new gear and weapons after finishing a level 0 run with each character first time. You unlock new weapons you could not have before in your game. Those offer a LOT progress and make your game easier and more enjoyable.
I though this year was going to be slow besides TOTK but it's been anything but. Besides the "big games" these are games I got on Switch this year(not all new but new or massive discounts). Have a Nice Death, Death or Treat, Curse of the Dead Gods, Madshot, Neon Abyss, Army of Ruin, Double Dragon Gaiden, Knights & Guns, Doomsday Hunters, Everspace, Going Under, Velocity 2x, and Dredge. Those aren't all of them but are the standouts for me. A few of those games have possibly hundreds of hours of playtime just by themselves. Now Brotato is almost here. Vampire Survivors and Blasphemous 2 are coming up. Dead Estate is supposed to come out this year on Switch, also the long awaited Void Rains Upon Her Heart is getting closer to a console release. I haven't even gotten Ember Knights yet. Oh and that game Mythforce looks to have potential as well!
Poor Mark. Been having a terrible week for staying up late olaying addictive games! This game looks like a ton of fun and looks like a fine candidate for a future saveloy selection. And who doesnt want to play as a potatoe!
Oh my, it’s Vampire Survivors with a potato. This game looks like it’s crazy addictive! And the name alone makes it the winner of the roguelite trilogy 😂
I downloaded a little earlier. This is a phenomenal game. Two minor niggles for me though... One is the slow-down which gets more prevalent the further you proceed. The second (and I hope the developers are reading!) - I think there needs to be a shortcut to start the next Wave while in the shop. Perhaps the X button? Navigating the shop is a little clunky. Overall I'm very impressed with this. One of my favourite games on the Switch.
Oh so there's indeed performance issues at deeper levels? This isn't like VS where performance problems comes when you become absolutely broken. But in this game could be a death sentence. But how severe are the slowdowns and how does it impact the gameplay?
@@thatanonwholurksmoar7386 Oh, I should clarify, the game is always perfectly playable. But there are noticeable frame rate dips which are very noticeable. Do they kill the gameplay? No :)
vampire survivors clone but I am thinking about grabbing a physical copy actually... I mean no physical for the original we can only collect the clones ;)
Even though the Switch is in its twilight years it's great quality games are still being released. I'm worried about your addiction Mark.😆 You have been spoiled recently with some great games.
AS IF they wen’t and stuck Brotato on Switch at that price…sigh…ok…ok…I’ll bite… - We’re giving a copy away on launch day! Mark
another one!!! Give us roguelike addicts a break :(
Me me! I want this! 😆
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I've already played over a hundred hours of this silly game on steam. I really wish the creator all the best. Such a great game.
I have played 350 hours of this on my steam deck. It is such a good game (and much better than Vampire Survivor in my opinion)
You're a true gamer. That's a lot of hours. The most hours I have in a game is around 90 hours in slay the spire. And that's a lot for a casual gamer like me.
@@stuckinthe90sThegoldenera The combination of short rounds and experimentation make it a perfect game to play when you just want to turn your brain off and muck about. The modding scene also helps - there are so many extra characters / weapons / items in the free mods on the Steam version
@nakedrat5000 I'm definitely going to buy this game. It's a roguelike too, that sold it alone for me.
I’ve been loving these simpler games more than aaa games lately, more fun to play
I agree. I've gravitated towards indie games lately because it feels like they actually respect my time and don't overstay their welcome. I'm so tired of games having all this extra padding because people conflate completion time with value.
The new Vampire Survivor like genre has caught my eye as well and it’s addictive
Check out Spirit Hunters was really loving it on PC and it released on switch recently also
I found out this game was coming out on Switch a couple days ago and I've never had so much excitement concentrated in such a short time.
Just all my joy crunched into a hype-diamond!!!
Somehow this game turned out to be my most played title this year so far! Getting all chars with golden portrait (difficulty 5) is the true fun for me. This game beats vampire survivors for me and I loved that game also. Can't go wrong here! Excellent review
I just saw this on the e-shop 15 minutes ago and I have to be honest. I skipped it because of the graphics. But now after your review I think I will have to pick this up. Looks like a lot of fun. Thanks as always for another great review ❤
Ah it’s insanely good mate. Annoyingly so! Mark
This is the first game I’ve ever 100%’d on Steam. Couldn’t stop playing, so fun! Each character has such a different way of playing.
Yeah it’s very well balanced! Mark
How do you 100% a game that offers no upgradable progression beyond unlocking all the potato people?
@@alienanxiety I know this reply is months late, but besides unlocking everything Steam has an achievement page and some achievements are very hard to complete. I assume Scott was refering to completing all the achievements and unlocking everything.
@@sensitive8696 ah I see. I played on Switch, so no trophy system or progression percentage info.
With Army of Ruin, Brotato and the upcoming Vampire Survivors, we are being spoilt for quality bullet heavens on the Switch!
Spirit Hunters is out as well and impossible to put down.
Army of ruin runs like crap on switch
I absolutely love that you reviewed this seemingly simply and overlook-able game. I’ve been looking for a simple auto shooter and this is just a gem of a game for this genre.
Yes. This AND vampire survivors coming out the 17th. Yes.
I think more map and enemy variety would be cool. Other than that this looks amazing. Has that New Grounds vibe to it.
I am loving this game, because of you. It's my first time with this newer style of game and it is addictive as hell! After playing many similar games recently, this is still one of my favorite.
Another game highlighted by SwitchUp that I would have totally missed! Can’t wait to go and get ‘mashed’! Thanks guys!
You guys are basically my first stop for reviews now :D
Only recently downloaded this on Pc and let me tell you guys - this review ain’t wrong. The game looks basic and boring but you WILL lose hours and possibly sleep to this. Superb game and a great review; I went through the exact same relationship with the auto-aim in my playthrough!
For anyone who wants an alternative to Brotato I would check out Spirit Hunters as it also released on Switch within a week or two and it's the other well regarded 'Survivor' style game on switch right now. It has lots of content and upgrades outside of the matches when you finish though so I like to swap between it and Brotato.
Why the map so small tho
This and Vampire Survivors on the same month. We are truly blessed
Ive been looking forward to this one! Although I get married on Wednesday 😂 so it shall have to wait til thursday...
Havent wanted to try this genre until Brotato. Super excited
I normally wouldn't have picked this up but the review and comments have changed my mind!
I wasn’t even considering this tbh cause of the name but this actually seems like a great addition (and another timesink 😂) to have on my switch! Thanks gents for another enlightening review!!!
have been playing ipad version for about 100 hrs. absolutely addictive game. Hopefully they can add multiplayer function on switch.
My brother played this on steam so much. I was so jealous but now I finally will get to play it on switch!
So, is it Bangers and Mash...or Clangers and Trash?...
Very addictive game. No words can even describe it on how addictive it is.
This game is $5 in the US. $5 is £3.94 today, yet this game to us in the UK is £5. How do software producers get away with ripping us off continously in the UK!? It maddens me! Maybe you guys could do a video about UK gamers in general being ripped off?
I am honestly so excited for this game to come out on Switch. Played it already a bunch on pc but it’s just better with a controller imo. 10/10
Finally, looking forward to it. Since the the Switch is old and Switch 2 is around the corner, one of the few games worth to get it on the old fella.
I wasn't the biggest fan of Vampire Survivor so I think I will be sitting this one out.
Picked this one up on the eshop on your recommendation of course! Love it, a properly easy pick up and play also nice and cheap. Cheers guys i cant stop saying 'Brotato' in a cockney accent like you did in another one of your videos 😂🤣
I bought this game on PC because of the intro song. So far beat it with like 10 characters. Working on all of em
Hey Mark! You got me hooked on Doomsday (c)Hunters and Ember Knights! Do I dare get this too
Mark :D - hehe this one is also pretty damn addictive mate! Mark
@@SwitchUpYt sorry Mark! Brain fart
This is a day one purchase for me. Cajt wait to try it on Wednesday.
Thanks for making me aware of this game. I'm still playing it loads 5 months later. I can't put it down. My work break disappears in mere moments while I battle aliens with my turrets and smg's.
I can't wait for possible sequel sistato at some point 👍
I was able to use some Nintendo coins to grab this one and I have to say: it's brilliant. It's not quite mindless fun (which is the best kind of fun there is) but it's close enough and a great way to spend 20 minutes or so when you really should be doing other things (like the washing up). Thank you so much for reviewing this game, I doubt I'd have discovered it on my own.
This looks amazing!!! Been playing Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde and I don't need another cog in my backlog, but this definitely feels like a loading game which is perfect
Good taste Spirit hunters is basically the other high quality survivors game next to Brotato on the switch.
Finally holy cow I've been waiting for this
Like I've been waiting for this game since I saw the first trailer this should hold me over till vampire survivors
Picked it up yesterday. Love it.
I love playing this on my phone and I'm psyched for the switch release!
These kind of games are perfect for the switch. I am very surprised that more of them are not yet released there!
Spirit Hunters check it out it's fantastic loved it on PC just came out for switch
I personally love the visuals of Brotato!
The unlocking of new characters in a way could also be considered cross progression.
As long as I come in either improved (cross progression) or refreshed (new character or similar) the battles I've put myself through in the previous run were not invane.
I guess it’s a little like BoI in that regard - definitely stylised! Mark
I'm glad you mentioned it, for the first bit of the video I was thinking "isn't this game called vampire something?"
I don't normally like these kinds of games but this one looks intriguing!
Between Brotato this week and VS a few weeks later, I’ll easily be kept busy until next year. Can’t wait!
You say Brotayto, I say Brotahto, let’s call the whole thing off!
Thanks for the review
Brotato looks absolutely aPEELing!!!
I've been looking forward to this one for awhile. The recently released "Spirit Hunters" has been holding me over pretty well as another well made Vampire Survivors -esque game, but I've heard so many good things about Brotato. Glad to hear to port is well done. A definite day one pickup for me.
Spirit Hunters is fantastic I actually grabbed that before Brotato released (enjoyed on PC) and then saw Bro so it's great to have 2 of these to play on switch now as I was stuck on pc for the others
@@malazan6004 So true. Even though I'm enjoying the heck out of Brotato (and intend to keep enjoying it for quite some time), I still get the urge to play Spirit Hunters as well. They feel quite different from each other, even though they have a lot in common.
Have to say this game is pretty sweet. I didn’t think it would be my cup of tea because of it taking place in one area arena with several waves, but definitely surprised. Went ahead and bought the bundle with space gladiators. Space gladiators is great too!
Looks like I'll be getting this one then. Thanks for the review amazing as always.
Have this on steam and love it definitely picking it up on switch
Super addictive eh? Mark
wow this game look so cool! I wasnt sure at first.. but gameplay seems real nice.
I have this game on steam and beaten all characters in the highest danger in around 160hrs and it was an absolute blast. Can't wait to pick it up on my switch now and repeat it all over again 😂
Army of Ruin and Brotato are the best games i've played this year! ( And this is coming from a guy who had finished all the big AAA releases in 2023 ).
Wow this looks fun! Visuals remind me of a card game, like Exploding Kittens.
this game is amazing. Own it on Steam and am absolutely loving it. maybe I'm gonna pick it up on Switch as well
I love how the visuals are like a Binding of Isaac take on Vampire Survivors. Hanging out for this one!!
I have watched alot of this and am looking foward to this on switch
With this and vampire survivors on switch i hope we also get halls of torment
That would be sweet!
Played it for almost 40 hours on my steam deck and I'm still far from done. Best 5€ (even less on sale) ever spent!
Just bought this game on sale for 3 dollars. So far its really fun and addictive lol
Seems totally my cup of tea!
Can't wait to play it!
I've been wanting to play this game forever, it is my game type. The games of my people!
I have it on my phone. Its decent enough. Very barebones with level design. All u do is fight in a square. That pretty much killed it quickly for me.
Agreed, many more ideas could've been implemented. It's fun though
Just like void scrappers, I can't wait to for this to come, day one buy.
I've been playing this on steam deck for a few months and I love it
Definitely going to pick this one up... didn't realize it was coming out Wednesday already! This should tide me over until Vampire Survivors!
Void Scrappers was my first taste of this horde style of game, so addicting!
I love Brotato, Spirit Hunters, Halls of Torment and Vampire survivors but Void Scrappers seemed so basic? Maybe I need to give it another shot
Could we get a top video of these kind of games? The time vampires?
I'll get it, at my next day off of work. Seems worthy!
All ‘eyes’ on Brotato then?……..no?……..NO?!……….. I’ll get my ‘jacket’!
😂
”it’s a bro-Tato”
“Yes I think it probably is” 😃
What time is this coming out?
Been playing on Android for a while, you need to try the character that can equip 12 weapons (no guns), I always go for 12 sticks it's amazingly insane. 👍🤘
No brainer. Insta-buy! I have it on my phone and it’ll be so much easier to control on the switch!
This looks like a day 1 buy. £4.99 is a crazy low price these days for a non-shovelware title. Looking forward to giving it a go 😁
Played many hours of this on Steam. Will be a great fit for the Switch!
The name of this game kills me! I love videogames that don't take themselves too seriously, and have killer gameplay! Sometimes a game just needs to be fun! This game looks right up my alley! Looks like it's going to be another one added to my collection! 😂
It’s Nex Machina esque, prolly will buy this gem.
Ive been waiting for this game coming to the switch.
Looks great! Very simple but addictive and immersive it looks like
It's super addictive for sure! Mark
Have this on my steamdeck. I love it
Geometry wars meets beans
I really like Blobfishhhh! Have you played their previous game Space Gladiators??? It's a very fun/addictive one too!
I experience regular framerate drops beginning in later waves both handheld and docked. I don’t think it’s ever affected gameplay but it’s there and definitely noticeable. Other than that I’m enjoying the heck out of it!
Lack of meta progression? The permanent upgrades are new gear and weapons after finishing a level 0 run with each character first time. You unlock new weapons you could not have before in your game. Those offer a LOT progress and make your game easier and more enjoyable.
The only crappy thing about the Switch port is that we’ll never get mod support 😩 The mods are so good
This looks great. I really wanna play it. Seems like some arena variety would’ve been kinda cool
I though this year was going to be slow besides TOTK but it's been anything but. Besides the "big games" these are games I got on Switch this year(not all new but new or massive discounts). Have a Nice Death, Death or Treat, Curse of the Dead Gods, Madshot, Neon Abyss, Army of Ruin, Double Dragon Gaiden, Knights & Guns, Doomsday Hunters, Everspace, Going Under, Velocity 2x, and Dredge. Those aren't all of them but are the standouts for me. A few of those games have possibly hundreds of hours of playtime just by themselves.
Now Brotato is almost here. Vampire Survivors and Blasphemous 2 are coming up. Dead Estate is supposed to come out this year on Switch, also the long awaited Void Rains Upon Her Heart is getting closer to a console release. I haven't even gotten Ember Knights yet. Oh and that game Mythforce looks to have potential as well!
I got this on pc, it is fun. My only gripe about it is the lack of incremental progression like permanent upgrades.
I would love to get this to play with the kids!
Poor Mark. Been having a terrible week for staying up late olaying addictive games! This game looks like a ton of fun and looks like a fine candidate for a future saveloy selection. And who doesnt want to play as a potatoe!
£4.99 is kinda bullshit when I paid £2 for it for Steam, but to be honest. It's worth it anyway. More money for a great dev.
Oh my, it’s Vampire Survivors with a potato. This game looks like it’s crazy addictive! And the name alone makes it the winner of the roguelite trilogy 😂
I downloaded a little earlier. This is a phenomenal game. Two minor niggles for me though... One is the slow-down which gets more prevalent the further you proceed. The second (and I hope the developers are reading!) - I think there needs to be a shortcut to start the next Wave while in the shop. Perhaps the X button? Navigating the shop is a little clunky. Overall I'm very impressed with this. One of my favourite games on the Switch.
Oh so there's indeed performance issues at deeper levels? This isn't like VS where performance problems comes when you become absolutely broken. But in this game could be a death sentence. But how severe are the slowdowns and how does it impact the gameplay?
@@thatanonwholurksmoar7386 Oh, I should clarify, the game is always perfectly playable. But there are noticeable frame rate dips which are very noticeable. Do they kill the gameplay? No :)
vampire survivors clone but I am thinking about grabbing a physical copy actually... I mean no physical for the original we can only collect the clones ;)
This looks awesomely fun, is there a physical version ?
Even though the Switch is in its twilight years it's great quality games are still being released. I'm worried about your addiction Mark.😆 You have been spoiled recently with some great games.
What do we call this genre? Bullet heavens? Either way, I’m totally here for it!