just found switch Assassin's Creed 3 in the clearance bin at Walmart for 10 bucks!!!! 2 games 10 BUCKS!! I couldn't believe it. I picked it up immediately along with Resident Evil Revelations double pack for 15 bucks!!! now that's a lot of Gaming for less than $30. lm loving my switch light. peace!!
How I found my ac3 for the 360s back when I was like 12 I worked for ac3 outside for my parents and it wasn’t there decided to check the clearance bin when we still had them a long time ago I came home with black flag ,3 and liberation code was awesome for the price of one game
For me, I've only got back into gaming the last few years, after stopping after the PS2, so I can't get enough of these ports. And as someone who grew up with a Gameboy, I still can't quite get my head around playing better than ps2 quality games on the go, let alone the ones that are even more modern looking. I'm gonna get AC3 eventually, but right now I'm busy with Resident Evil 4, and then gonna play RE1 AND RE0. The tank controls in RE4 are a bit hard to get used to but I get the reason why they're there, you're on the edge of your seat because of the tension it brings. There's too many good games to play right now. I don't have time or money to play all of them. The switch has an embarrassment of riches
duffman18 Same exact situation here. I stopped gaming after the PS2 era, and just got back into them in 2016 when I first heard the Switch was coming out. I finally got around to playing older retro games I missed like Metroid Prime, Symphony of the Night, and a lot of Super Metroid Hacks, but I still had a huge back library of games from so many consoles to catch up on. So these ports are perfect for me now on the Switch
AC3 wasn't my favorite at the time. However, it does stand out because (IMO) it did an excellent job showing the moral ambiguity of the assassin / Templar conflict. It was the first game that made me realise that neither side is right, nor are they entirely wrong.
You guys are my go-to channel for reviews. You give all the information needed to determine whether or not to buy, you organize your thoughts nicely, and you have very chill voices that are pleasant to listen to. This is why SwitchUp scores 20/20.
Sat in the car going through these Akane comments! Winners on the way! Hey guys! What are we thinking of this one? I have enjoyed Liberation far more mainly due to the improved performance. It is still incredible to have this on Switch. Picking it up? Mark
@@rickycain9466 damn 60? (I'm not that high) I got 12 physical and probably 15 on sd card. There's still a bunch I need tho ( like dark souls, dead cells stuff like that). I love the switch so much lol. God speed buddy 👍
recently got saints row 3 on the switch and I fell in love with the open world, cant wait to play this one !!! this is my first assasins creed game too
Oh that is so cool - if it is your first then I am almost certain you will love it as much of the stuff that later became a little stale will be nice and fresh to you! Mark
Great review. I’ve been on the fence about this one. You’ve convinced me to pull the trigger. Seems like most of the studios porting games for the Switch have been supporting their titles with upgrades. Feels like this is an 8.5 with the necessary, and almost expected patches.
I do doubt what Assassin's Creed can come on the Switch in the future. We have a hard cap with Unity onwards being way too complex but anything before that seems valid
Is there anyone on the Nintendo Switch in which you can customize your character? I'm a sucker for that and I've never played an Assassin's Creed game before...
So, I just got the game. It is outright AMAZING for a Nintendo Switch. After the latest patch, it improved the audio and performance. The only thing I want changed is the Altair outfit. It is stilled glued to Connors leg even though the other remasters removed that. Also Assassin Creed 4, Rogue, and Freedom Cry coming to Switch!!!
I am so happy that this port came out well, I was honestly nervous on whether it would play well or not. I will have to pick it up this weekend. Thank you for a great review Mark!
Nice one Mark! Actually a big fan of Ubisoft on Switch, what they actually bring, they make sure it is decent. Played Liberation on Vita, great game, will check this out soon 👍🏻
Yeah I've got all the big games, mario Oddysey, BotW etc but my favourite game still is probably Mario + Rabbids. Ubisoft really knocked it out the park with that one. I'm hoping for a sequel. Or they may just continue to add new DLC campaigns to it like the Donkey Kong one. Either way I'll be purchasing them. It got me into strategy games, I never really had an interest in them before
Awesome review, im enjoying it despite the frame hiccups and hoping for a patch soon, got the physical EU copy for $29.99 what an awesome value 2 games on 1 cartridge no additional downloads
Thanks dude - really feel the same, having a blast. Someone in these comments tried to say I was lying and that there were no frame rate drops at all lol. Mark
My copy arrived yesterday! I’m enjoying it so far. I’m new to the channel but so glad I found you guys as you are my new go to switch review channel 😊🙌
I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I had a ton of fun with AC3. I can't wait to pick it up for my Switch. I have Liberation for the Vita, but I never got around to playing it much. It'll be nice to play it on my TV.
I played #1 and #2 on PC before I had my switch. I am so excited that the next game in the series is the one that came to switch! I'm also hoping there are more to come! I'd love to continue the series on my favourite console!
I binged 1 and 2 in a couple days before I got the switch and then I kind of fell away from them but I might look into it especially if more come to the switch!
@Jack Carver Yeah I've heard that! And I think i'm definitely ready to get back into assassins creed and I really want to finish the Ezio Trilogy. I think I'll still get 3 just because it's on the switch xD and I'd be able to play it wherever if I'm bored. I'm hoping they'll follow #3 with Black Flag on the switch!
I played for around 5 hours so far and still enjoy the game. But in my opinion the sound quality ingame has suffered a lot! Just listen to the water when you‘re next to a river f.e. Sound like 56kbps or something. Hope they patch this out.
Very interesting - I seem to not notice that and I have a nice set of headphones on when I review. Perhaps I am just old as F and can’t hear right anymore lol. Mark
Thanks for the review Mark. All looks good apart from when it comes to the performance. I grew out of the bad frame rates on the previous gen and moved to PC. This gen, both Sony and Nintendo are knocking it out of the park and I just can’t accept poor frame rates anymore. AC Liberation on the Vita was the last straw for me. Hopefully a patch is incoming.
As a PC gamer, frame rates are something I pay a lot of attention to. Some people were saying this is always a solid 30FPS - BS it is not. Some other channels have used early game footage where the majority of the optimisation has clearly taken place. Mark
This was my first Assassins Creed game, and I first played it back on Wii-U... so this is somewhat nostalgic to me... having said that... the game doesn't perform as well as I would hope... frame rate is quite inconsistent
This really shows the limitations of the Switch. This is an almost 10 year old game that the Switch cannot run at a constant 30 fps. Don't get me wrong, I have and love the Switch, I just wish it could run these games at a stable frame rate.
Just got this game for the switch and I am currently at sequence 6. Can't wait to pick up Red Faction: Guerrilla on the switch once its released on July 2nd
Seems good port, feel fresh to see assassin creed on handheld since i've play them on PC before. But as some comment say, the audio issue feels kinda big from what i hear from my friend review (take this as a grain of salt). Still i'm quite surprise to see the performance doesn't have too much issue at all. Still nice vid guys, can't wait for next review vid.
I got this game for 29.99€. The framerate issues are unfortunate, but it should not bother me to much since I exclusively play in handheld. The amount of content that is presented here, along with the ability to play a large scale Assassins Creed game where ever I want make it worth it for me.
Just picked my copy up on my lunch break earlier, and am diving into it now on my Switch! Can't wait, I played the hell out of Liberation on my Vita back in the day, but never really played AC3, so I'm looking forward to experiencing the majority of it for the first time.
When Nintendo has sold 120 million Switch units, why isn’t more main games coming to the platform? Especially, where is the last few AC games? Elden Ring? I want these games! Pare them back if they must, but don’t leave these games out!
I remember playing this on PlayStation 3 for free and couldn’t make it through, Liberation sounds like the better game, at least in terms of story, the whole Desmond and Connor story was quite dull. Loved the Boat play and would buy Black Flag in a heartbeat
Guys. I am hesitating about Thief Simulator. And waiting for you guys to review it. You guys are my gaming compass 🧭 so any review regarding that game soon?
I'm excited for this one! I haven't played any of the creeds but I loved the Arkham games(I hear the mechanics are similar) it's gonna be rad to have this portable
Always loved this one and picked it up a few days after the release and have been having hella fun on my work break. I hope this one sells good enough to bring black flag to the the switch. The best assassins creed game on the go is a dream
Nice review 👍 I think I will have to get it at some point since I never have played it before.. Sure looks good and with a lot of gameplay is very welcome. I'm just wondering how long for a sale because these guys are usually pretty good about that with there games.
Good review! Looks solid and enjoyable. I am surprised that the switch version has so many good looking moments. Framerate can be an issue though but ubi is kinda used to fixing their games by now so maybe it won't take that long lol. I already got both games through AC: Odysseys season pass and I'll be playing there. I also haven't played 3 and upwards and hopefully it's as enjoyable as 1 and 2 :D (my gf loves AC:O , haven't played it myself)
@@SwitchUpYt it looks fantastic but it felt too much like an rpg with skills and stuff than Assassins creed. I really wasn't getting the typical vibe for some reason. I still think it's an action rpg with the AC logo slapped on but that's just my opinion.
Great review. AC 3 is my least favorite but I really need an AC game on the switch so that's fine. Major props tho for being the first English guy not capping on this game for it being the war between us, because the game story really makes both of us look bad
This was the last game I played in the AC series before I stopped for a little so I'll prob wait for it to go on sale but I am 100% getting this. When I first got my switch i thought AC would be the perfect handheld action game to feel right at home on the switch!
You could be right - perhaps being British it was actually a nice perspective to come at things. We tend to look at history and think we were fully justified. Games like this make me realise we were pretty grim. Mark
4:47 Seriously.. what was the drummer going to do, play a smooth jazz drum solo haha. Good to hear that it is a competent port, nice in depth review Mark, well done.
Thanks for the greatest review my favorite 😍 AC both game absolutely 👌 pick physical this week. I hope both on one cartridge not like crapcom 😒 again thanks switch up keep it up. !!!
@@SwitchUpYt I'm good my brother settling in to married life and enjoying your content. I hope you boys are doing well! Loving the rate at which your channel is growing! How are you bro?
Good review man was debating whether to get it or not since it's on sale right now. Definitely will be picking it up while i wait for the black flag collection in December lol
Wishlist item for me, got it for a very low amount on PC but didn't get around to playing it yet. Going to be a 5-10 euro pick-up when it gets there. Looks like a lot of fun tbh.
im really impressed with how good these games look, given the switches power. i just wish nintendo would update the switch... modern hardware could easily bump this up to 60fps which is really teh only thing missing
3 was my first AC game. On PS3. I thought it was ok. Then I went backwards and played the older games and absolutely fell in love with AC2. I think they got too ambitious with 3 and it never quite worked. Such a messy game and quite easily the worst in the series. It is cool to play it though because that's a great period in history. The game just doesn't run well on any console.
AC3 is my favorite AC game. Simply because I absolutely love both the Revolutionary War era AND the ability to just slaughter British soldiers lol. Sometimes I put on some music and just go around fighting as many Brits as I can. It’s always a good time.
I'm getting the game in the mail tomorrow. Don't mind waiting the extra day. I have AC 3 on the X360, but I want it on the switch aswell, seems cool. What was that about a 2nd game that is included? Awesome!
The switch port has quite a downgrade when comparing it to last gens consoles like PS3 and Xbox 360 the level of detail and lighting feels like its a PS Vita, the lighting, models and AO looks lower then the wii u and the switch is capable of much more in addition its a lot more powerful then the wii u, plus the audio sounds static, the switch version doesn't not feel like a remaster more like a water downed port.
It's cool to see these games on switch. Makes me wonder what will be ported next. Sucks that performance is that bad. I already hate 30 fps but I'll still play if the game is decent. Sub fps is a no go for me. Thanks for the run through, Mark.
Great video, guys. :) Looks as if this is the opportunity to play my first Assassins Creed game. lol Looking forward to your RE4 review. I just played it and am not convinced so far. Reason: The controls feel horrible and no motion control support! :O That's rediculous because it is a missed opportunity to stick out from all the other versions, like the Wii version did back then...
That's an artificial opinion...Nobody wants the motion controls when you can do without it... It's just the TH-camrs spoiling the fun for you... Nobody needed the motion controls in original Game so no need for it now....
@@nayyarrashid4661 It's a valid opinion! ;P The question is not if the controls are needed or not. Question is. Are they possible or not and they deffinitely are and they would be a great addition for more precise aiming, like in the Wii Edition. But no! And even the standard controls in the Switch version feel wrong. I played GC, PS2, Wii and PS3 Version and the Switch controls felt worst.
I played with motion controls back in the day - was it in the wii? I’m sure I played with motion controls somewhere and it was lovely. For me, not having that on Switch is quite lazy. Mark
The textures look exactly like the original one more than the remastered one. Granted this might be to avoid confusion but that can be considered false advertising.
A good and helpful review of the game. What a shame that the performance is not perfect, but overall a good game. Will you Review Team Sonic Racing as well? I am waiting for it as an alternative for Mario Kart and maybe Crash Bandicot ^^
It took me 78 hours to complete the whole missions (main and side) from AC3, including the DLC. So is way more that 20 - 30. It’s good. Odyssey took me 300 hours to complete every single mission 😂
I wanted to like 3 because I loved the setting. Connor just has the personality of a sack cloth. I did love the villains. So tempting to grab. So this doesn't have any of the Uplay shenanigans? I might grab it
SwitchUp Pass for me then. I always hated it when they started to do that back in Revelations. Might reconsider IF they release the Ezio trilogy on switch. Still haven't touched my ps3 collector's edition of Revelations.
Got the game yesterday, I've only played the tyranny of king Washington and the game suffers alot from framedrops when running or when fighting against alot of the ennemies at the same time
I've never been able to play an Assassin's Creed game before, as I've only owned nintendo consoles. I was a bit worried about the quality, but this certainly reassured me, can't wait to buy and play the game!
Aurelia Van Den Berg wow are you serious? You missed out on some of the best games of all time then. Also this game on switch is like a Nintendo 64 game vs Assassins creed orgins on Xbox one X or ps4 pro in comparison. You limited what games you can play and quality of 3rd party games if you only go Nintendo route.
I had only played AC III on PC so I can't tell how bad performance was on ps3 and 360, but I'm quite disappointed by how this port runs, especially in docked mode. Playing at 20fps should be a no-go for a port of a previous generation game, even on the switch. Liberation runs much better though, but the opposite would have been ridiculous as it was originally a PS VITA game.
I agree it's a shame it's not Black Flag (I say, as I look up at my Edward statue with nostalgia) - so many people complained it wasn't AC, but a pirate game... Whats wrong with pirates? 😁 The combat can also even be as simple as just countering 95% of the time as from memory countering does damage also? AC3 I really enjoyed, but I did get bored of the side missions/activities. I never got to play Liberation, so I think it's awesome they have included it rather than just AC3 itself. Nice touch adding an indicator when the footage was in handheld mode - do you guys capture footage from both often?
just found switch Assassin's Creed 3 in the clearance bin at Walmart for 10 bucks!!!! 2 games 10 BUCKS!! I couldn't believe it. I picked it up immediately along with Resident Evil Revelations double pack for 15 bucks!!! now that's a lot of Gaming for less than $30. lm loving my switch light. peace!!
So ac liberation comes with ac remastered I only found this out after playing Connor is this normal
It's Assassin's Creed Revelations not Resident Evil Revelations
@@williammoreland9266 there is a resident evil revelations collection for switch. Check it.
I bought AC III, the Ezio Collection and the Rebel Collection (AC 4 and Rogue) for $14.88 ea at Walmart! Happy to have them!
How I found my ac3 for the 360s back when I was like 12 I worked for ac3 outside for my parents and it wasn’t there decided to check the clearance bin when we still had them a long time ago I came home with black flag ,3 and liberation code was awesome for the price of one game
Everyone: Switch is a port factory
Me: Continues buying ports of good games and enjoying playing them on Switch
Hahaha that's me! Mark
I personally would have preferred AC2 and it's dlc-s on the Switch. That would have been awesome and instabuy for me.
Damn straight! A good game on the go is a better experience than being tied to your console or your PC.
For me, I've only got back into gaming the last few years, after stopping after the PS2, so I can't get enough of these ports. And as someone who grew up with a Gameboy, I still can't quite get my head around playing better than ps2 quality games on the go, let alone the ones that are even more modern looking. I'm gonna get AC3 eventually, but right now I'm busy with Resident Evil 4, and then gonna play RE1 AND RE0. The tank controls in RE4 are a bit hard to get used to but I get the reason why they're there, you're on the edge of your seat because of the tension it brings. There's too many good games to play right now. I don't have time or money to play all of them. The switch has an embarrassment of riches
duffman18 Same exact situation here. I stopped gaming after the PS2 era, and just got back into them in 2016 when I first heard the Switch was coming out. I finally got around to playing older retro games I missed like Metroid Prime, Symphony of the Night, and a lot of Super Metroid Hacks, but I still had a huge back library of games from so many consoles to catch up on. So these ports are perfect for me now on the Switch
AC3 wasn't my favorite at the time. However, it does stand out because (IMO) it did an excellent job showing the moral ambiguity of the assassin / Templar conflict. It was the first game that made me realise that neither side is right, nor are they entirely wrong.
You guys are my go-to channel for reviews. You give all the information needed to determine whether or not to buy, you organize your thoughts nicely, and you have very chill voices that are pleasant to listen to. This is why SwitchUp scores 20/20.
hehehe! Really appreciate that! That’s a bloody good score. I would buy that. Mark
Really would love Black Flag ported! That was my favorite AC game.
But the game port I’d literally pay $100 for is
*Skate 3*
Coach Kent Murphy
Right? I can’t believe they haven’t made Skate 4 yet!
I wasn’t joking when I said I’d pay $100 for a 3 port! :P
Absolutely!!!
Bet y'all are happy
Black flag is coming! It’s in the AC rebel collection for switch
Done
Sat in the car going through these Akane comments! Winners on the way! Hey guys! What are we thinking of this one? I have enjoyed Liberation far more mainly due to the improved performance. It is still incredible to have this on Switch. Picking it up? Mark
My copy arrives later today along with team sonic racing are you reviewing that one? Thanks
Ya, I'm waiting for GameStop to open..so I can go scoop it 👍
@@cappy2282 hey that's awesome enjoy it man !! How many games do you have on switch I bet you have a lot I have about 60
Yes I have never played this before looks great
@@rickycain9466 damn 60? (I'm not that high) I got 12 physical and probably 15 on sd card. There's still a bunch I need tho ( like dark souls, dead cells stuff like that). I love the switch so much lol. God speed buddy 👍
recently got saints row 3 on the switch and I fell in love with the open world, cant wait to play this one !!! this is my first assasins creed game too
Oh that is so cool - if it is your first then I am almost certain you will love it as much of the stuff that later became a little stale will be nice and fresh to you! Mark
Man you got a lot to catch up on lol Ac1, 2, brotherhood, and revelations are all leading up to 3. Ive loved them all but 4 is probably my fav
Im happy to know there are other people in the world that like Connors character.
Yeah John, I thought it was great. Mark
Anyone wanting to play AC3 should know the patch sorted out the performance issues
Is it smooth now?
@@minjod Noo some drops are available
Not a bad port but definitely need patches especially sometimes lighting are extremely dark
It's nice to see AC 3 liberation not running like 15 fps lol I'm used to playing it on my PsVita
Yeah the Liberation actually ran really well! Mark
Jay Christy i check it yesterday psvita loberation runs at 20-25 and often 30.
I still play psvita version.
That screenshot capture at 10:13 is proper relatable haha
Hehehe yeah I was just like "oooooooo" Mark
Great review. I’ve been on the fence about this one. You’ve convinced me to pull the trigger. Seems like most of the studios porting games for the Switch have been supporting their titles with upgrades. Feels like this is an 8.5 with the necessary, and almost expected patches.
Hey Peter - thanks for the comment I would tend to agree about the 8-8.5 after a patch. I forgot how much I enjoy these games! Mark
Seems an alright port. Bring on more Assassin's Creed in the future!
Hey dude - yeah that is pretty much it spot on. Mark
@@HugoStiglitz88 Ask yourself the same question dipshit. He said it seems like an alright port which means it's not perfect.
I do doubt what Assassin's Creed can come on the Switch in the future. We have a hard cap with Unity onwards being way too complex but anything before that seems valid
Is there anyone on the Nintendo Switch in which you can customize your character? I'm a sucker for that and I've never played an Assassin's Creed game before...
@@FraserSouris *cough black Flag cough cough*
So, I just got the game. It is outright AMAZING for a Nintendo Switch. After the latest patch, it improved the audio and performance. The only thing I want changed is the Altair outfit. It is stilled glued to Connors leg even though the other remasters removed that. Also Assassin Creed 4, Rogue, and Freedom Cry coming to Switch!!!
Thanks for highlighting Liberation. I'm new to the series and that looks like the style and gameplay for me.
It’s great having both here in one pack for sure. Mark
I am so happy that this port came out well, I was honestly nervous on whether it would play well or not. I will have to pick it up this weekend. Thank you for a great review Mark!
Thanks so much for watching - I had a good time with this one! Mark
Nice one Mark! Actually a big fan of Ubisoft on Switch, what they actually bring, they make sure it is decent. Played Liberation on Vita, great game, will check this out soon 👍🏻
Yeah I've got all the big games, mario Oddysey, BotW etc but my favourite game still is probably Mario + Rabbids. Ubisoft really knocked it out the park with that one. I'm hoping for a sequel. Or they may just continue to add new DLC campaigns to it like the Donkey Kong one. Either way I'll be purchasing them. It got me into strategy games, I never really had an interest in them before
Oh and don't forget rayman legends
These people know how to review a game. Awrsome work guys
Thank you MIggy - after having been up till 3am finishing this and walking around like a zombie al day - this is the comment I needed to read! Mark
@@SwitchUpYt no problem you deserve it keep reviewing more games and i'll watch them
I've never been able to play Assassin's Creed games before.. i just played the first one.. So this will be perfect :) thanks for the review!
J Andrés You're most welcome! Mark
Nah dude this prolly one if the worst ones to play if you're an ac virgin. Ac2, brotherhood or black flag imo are the best games in the franchise.
Awesome review, im enjoying it despite the frame hiccups and hoping for a patch soon, got the physical EU copy for $29.99 what an awesome value 2 games on 1 cartridge no additional downloads
Thanks dude - really feel the same, having a blast. Someone in these comments tried to say I was lying and that there were no frame rate drops at all lol. Mark
My copy arrived yesterday! I’m enjoying it so far. I’m new to the channel but so glad I found you guys as you are my new go to switch review channel 😊🙌
Stating what you did at the end was perfect. I feel it gets lost that these are console quality games on a handheld. Awesome job my man
Thanks Banana! I feel like you’re a pro now so it carries more weight! Thanks you as always! MArk
@@SwitchUpYt aw thanks man!
Great video! Really hope we get Unity, Syndicate, and Origins on the Switch as well!
Rogue actually worked better for me then ac3 or black flag
I own Creed 3 & 4 on the Nintendo Wii U, I’m hoping other ones might arrive on the Switch.
Good review as always 😎
Great review Mark! Def picking this one up Friday, have been waiting for an Assassin's Creed on Switch since day one!!
Thanks my dude! I am exactly the same - been waiting far too long brother! Mark
I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I had a ton of fun with AC3. I can't wait to pick it up for my Switch.
I have Liberation for the Vita, but I never got around to playing it much. It'll be nice to play it on my TV.
This is a popular opinion with me mate! Mark
I've played several AC games and AC3 is by far my favorite. Of course, I'm biased because I love American history.
I played #1 and #2 on PC before I had my switch. I am so excited that the next game in the series is the one that came to switch! I'm also hoping there are more to come! I'd love to continue the series on my favourite console!
Yeah Michael it is a really cool way to play! Mark
@Jack Carver No I haven't played Brotherhood or Revelations. I want to eventually get back into them and Brotherhood will be the next one I play.
I binged 1 and 2 in a couple days before I got the switch and then I kind of fell away from them but I might look into it especially if more come to the switch!
@Jack Carver Yeah I've heard that! And I think i'm definitely ready to get back into assassins creed and I really want to finish the Ezio Trilogy. I think I'll still get 3 just because it's on the switch xD and I'd be able to play it wherever if I'm bored. I'm hoping they'll follow #3 with Black Flag on the switch!
my favourite AC game so i cant wait to play it on the switch!! 🙏🙏💖💖 thanks friend!!!
Thank you Glen, Mark wondered how this was going to be. They are bringing so many awesome ports. Have a great week !!
Thanks Antonia - yeah they really are. I think it is just the tip of the iceberg. E3 is coming! Mark
I played for around 5 hours so far and still enjoy the game.
But in my opinion the sound quality ingame has suffered a lot! Just listen to the water when you‘re next to a river f.e.
Sound like 56kbps or something.
Hope they patch this out.
Very interesting - I seem to not notice that and I have a nice set of headphones on when I review. Perhaps I am just old as F and can’t hear right anymore lol. Mark
Thanks for the review Mark. All looks good apart from when it comes to the performance. I grew out of the bad frame rates on the previous gen and moved to PC. This gen, both Sony and Nintendo are knocking it out of the park and I just can’t accept poor frame rates anymore. AC Liberation on the Vita was the last straw for me. Hopefully a patch is incoming.
As a PC gamer, frame rates are something I pay a lot of attention to. Some people were saying this is always a solid 30FPS - BS it is not. Some other channels have used early game footage where the majority of the optimisation has clearly taken place. Mark
This was my first Assassins Creed game, and I first played it back on Wii-U... so this is somewhat nostalgic to me... having said that... the game doesn't perform as well as I would hope... frame rate is quite inconsistent
Same happened to me. I love AC3. And im happy with this remaster
This really shows the limitations of the Switch. This is an almost 10 year old game that the Switch cannot run at a constant 30 fps. Don't get me wrong, I have and love the Switch, I just wish it could run these games at a stable frame rate.
It's the CPU for sure. Mark
You can run this game in 60 fps with 4ifir firmware for Switch
Just got this game for the switch and I am currently at sequence 6. Can't wait to pick up Red Faction: Guerrilla on the switch once its released on July 2nd
Yeah I hope you're enjoying it! We'll be reviewing those. Mark
Seems good port, feel fresh to see assassin creed on handheld since i've play them on PC before. But as some comment say, the audio issue feels kinda big from what i hear from my friend review (take this as a grain of salt). Still i'm quite surprise to see the performance doesn't have too much issue at all. Still nice vid guys, can't wait for next review vid.
Cheers Kevin - the audio is an issue and certainly I pointed it out. It was really tricky finding examples of it in the footage. Mark
I got this game for 29.99€. The framerate issues are unfortunate, but it should not bother me to much since I exclusively play in handheld. The amount of content that is presented here, along with the ability to play a large scale Assassins Creed game where ever I want make it worth it for me.
Exactly that - having this mobile is one of the times that it really makes a big difference. Mark
Bad ports kills the nostalgic feeling of the game.
Real AC fans, you judge.
Great review, very detailed. 👍
Thanks - I wouldn’t say this is a bad port at all, they’re just trying to run it on a very weak CPU which for an open world game is very tough. Mark
@@SwitchUpYt i wonder how far they will improve the CPU for the Pro. They don't have to tone down the games they're porting if the Pro is powerful.
Just picked my copy up on my lunch break earlier, and am diving into it now on my Switch! Can't wait, I played the hell out of Liberation on my Vita back in the day, but never really played AC3, so I'm looking forward to experiencing the majority of it for the first time.
When Nintendo has sold 120 million Switch units, why isn’t more main games coming to the platform? Especially, where is the last few AC games? Elden Ring? I want these games! Pare them back if they must, but don’t leave these games out!
Been waiting for this one! You guys never fail. 😁
You’re most welcome my dude - really appreciate your positivity! Mark
I remember playing this on PlayStation 3 for free and couldn’t make it through, Liberation sounds like the better game, at least in terms of story, the whole Desmond and Connor story was quite dull. Loved the Boat play and would buy Black Flag in a heartbeat
I really liked Conor strangely lol. I need Black Flag. Mark
My next purchase. Time to replay this game again in the switch thanks guys
You’re most welcome my dude! Mark
Guys. I am hesitating about Thief Simulator. And waiting for you guys to review it. You guys are my gaming compass 🧭 so any review regarding that game soon?
I'm excited for this one! I haven't played any of the creeds but I loved the Arkham games(I hear the mechanics are similar) it's gonna be rad to have this portable
I'm sure you'll have good fun! Mark
Always loved this one and picked it up a few days after the release and have been having hella fun on my work break. I hope this one sells good enough to bring black flag to the the switch. The best assassins creed game on the go is a dream
I am glad to hear someone else is having as much fun as me! Can’t wait for 4 (E3 announcement?) Mark
Wish granted
AC Ezio collection would have been better than this...
The engine problems
Fairplay this looks good, I smashed AC3 on Wii U but with all the extra content I might look out for this
Yeah Rich - having been predominantly Switch focused in terms of what I have been playing - it’s very nice to get in to large open world again! Mark
Great review as always! Never played an Assasin's Creed game before, this might be the perfect time
Sergio you are a gentleman and a scholar this is a the time! Mark
great review, and a massively impressive port ! black flag please , it had a wii u port, so cant be to hard can it ?
Exactly - I would put money on an E3 announcement. Mark
did you ever return to see if the patched fixed some of the issues?
Nice review 👍 I think I will have to get it at some point since I never have played it before.. Sure looks good and with a lot of gameplay is very welcome. I'm just wondering how long for a sale because these guys are usually pretty good about that with there games.
I played this game on wii u back in the day. I may just get it for the switch.
Great review!
Good review!
Looks solid and enjoyable. I am surprised that the switch version has so many good looking moments. Framerate can be an issue though but ubi is kinda used to fixing their games by now so maybe it won't take that long lol.
I already got both games through AC: Odysseys season pass and I'll be playing there. I also haven't played 3 and upwards and hopefully it's as enjoyable as 1 and 2 :D (my gf loves AC:O , haven't played it myself)
Awesome stuff - how is Odyssey I need to get a PS5 when that comes so I can try these al out. Mark
@@SwitchUpYt it looks fantastic but it felt too much like an rpg with skills and stuff than Assassins creed.
I really wasn't getting the typical vibe for some reason.
I still think it's an action rpg with the AC logo slapped on but that's just my opinion.
I got this 3 days ago and I love it so much and currently I haven’t had any glitches or bugs only twice I had frame rate drops
It’s been patched up massively since this review. Mark
SwitchUp this was my 5th best switch purchase I’m enjoying every second
@@iamme3193 you'll love the rebel collection! Mark
SwitchUp it’s the next thing I’m saving up for. I hope they put the ezio collection on switch ac 2 is my favourite ac game
@@iamme3193 ac 2 is on switch
Thanks for the great review! Now I will buy this game for my Switch! 👍🙏🏻
You’re most welcome! Mark
Great review. AC 3 is my least favorite but I really need an AC game on the switch so that's fine. Major props tho for being the first English guy not capping on this game for it being the war between us, because the game story really makes both of us look bad
Yeah, it's hopefully the first before 4 comes to Switch. Mark
It was a different time I'm a American who loves english people plus you have to think people thought different back in the day
Great video, always finding what I am looking for!!
That is what we like to hear! Thanks for commenting! Mark
This was the last game I played in the AC series before I stopped for a little so I'll prob wait for it to go on sale but I am 100% getting this. When I first got my switch i thought AC would be the perfect handheld action game to feel right at home on the switch!
Was my favorite but I think the subject matter put certain people at odds with it....Death by controversy.
You could be right - perhaps being British it was actually a nice perspective to come at things. We tend to look at history and think we were fully justified. Games like this make me realise we were pretty grim. Mark
4:47 Seriously.. what was the drummer going to do, play a smooth jazz drum solo haha.
Good to hear that it is a competent port, nice in depth review Mark, well done.
Hahahahahahahah I did feel a pang of guilt. Mark
Thanks for the greatest review my favorite 😍 AC both game absolutely 👌 pick physical this week. I hope both on one cartridge not like crapcom 😒 again thanks switch up keep it up. !!!
Cheers Omega! They are nailing some of these big releases and I couldn’t be happier to have this one the Switch. Mark
Great stuff gents was thinking about getting this. Has to go on my list
There he is! How is it going mate? Mark
@@SwitchUpYt I'm good my brother settling in to married life and enjoying your content. I hope you boys are doing well! Loving the rate at which your channel is growing! How are you bro?
I enjoyed Liberation Ps vita so much.
Love liberation game.
Good review man was debating whether to get it or not since it's on sale right now. Definitely will be picking it up while i wait for the black flag collection in December lol
Never played AC3 before so this is my excuse to jump in!
Nice one Nick! Mark
Wishlist item for me, got it for a very low amount on PC but didn't get around to playing it yet. Going to be a 5-10 euro pick-up when it gets there. Looks like a lot of fun tbh.
I am sure we’ll see it at that price at some point in the next....ughhhh....few years? Lol . Mark
@@SwitchUpYt I'm afraid so too hahah. But that's okay, by that time I might actually have caught up with my backlog lol
im really impressed with how good these games look, given the switches power. i just wish nintendo would update the switch... modern hardware could easily bump this up to 60fps which is really teh only thing missing
3 was my first AC game. On PS3. I thought it was ok. Then I went backwards and played the older games and absolutely fell in love with AC2. I think they got too ambitious with 3 and it never quite worked. Such a messy game and quite easily the worst in the series. It is cool to play it though because that's a great period in history. The game just doesn't run well on any console.
1/3rd to 100k subs, congratulations guys
Holy smokes I didn’t even see that! That’s amazing! Mark
AC3 is my favorite AC game. Simply because I absolutely love both the Revolutionary War era AND the ability to just slaughter British soldiers lol.
Sometimes I put on some music and just go around fighting as many Brits as I can. It’s always a good time.
I'm getting the game in the mail tomorrow. Don't mind waiting the extra day. I have AC 3 on the X360, but I want it on the switch aswell, seems cool. What was that about a 2nd game that is included? Awesome!
I’ve covered quite a bit of Liberation in this review as well. Definitely worth your time. Mark
The switch port has quite a downgrade when comparing it to last gens consoles like PS3 and Xbox 360 the level of detail and lighting feels like its a PS Vita, the lighting, models and AO looks lower then the wii u and the switch is capable of much more in addition its a lot more powerful then the wii u, plus the audio sounds static, the switch version doesn't not feel like a remaster more like a water downed port.
It's cool to see these games on switch. Makes me wonder what will be ported next. Sucks that performance is that bad. I already hate 30 fps but I'll still play if the game is decent. Sub fps is a no go for me.
Thanks for the run through, Mark.
Yeah I tend to really struggle with anything sub 60 lol. It will be nice to see if the Switch HD can manage that. Mark
@@SwitchUpYt I thought the switch hd version was already debunked? As only the mini version was actually coming out.
Great review. Keep em coming
Yes Adam! Will you be picking this one up? Mark
Great video, guys. :)
Looks as if this is the opportunity to play my first Assassins Creed game. lol
Looking forward to your RE4 review. I just played it and am not convinced so far. Reason: The controls feel horrible and no motion control support! :O That's rediculous because it is a missed opportunity to stick out from all the other versions, like the Wii version did back then...
That's an artificial opinion...Nobody wants the motion controls when you can do without it... It's just the TH-camrs spoiling the fun for you... Nobody needed the motion controls in original Game so no need for it now....
@@nayyarrashid4661 It's a valid opinion! ;P
The question is not if the controls are needed or not. Question is. Are they possible or not and they deffinitely are and they would be a great addition for more precise aiming, like in the Wii Edition. But no!
And even the standard controls in the Switch version feel wrong. I played GC, PS2, Wii and PS3 Version and the Switch controls felt worst.
I played with motion controls back in the day - was it in the wii? I’m sure I played with motion controls somewhere and it was lovely. For me, not having that on Switch is quite lazy. Mark
@@SwitchUpYt Yes it is lazy because the Wii already had it when it wasn't even HD. lol
Nayyar Rashid I’ve never met anybody who still thinks motion controls are a good thing. It was neat when the Wii came out, but got boring quick.
My doubt reduced to 30% But I'll still wait for the sale, good review man!! Thx 😯😍👍😭😁
You’re most welcome my man - sorry to your future wallet. Mark
Just got my switch yesterday and I’m gonna paying ff12 zodiac age saw this channel and now I’m interested in assassins creed too 😍
The textures look exactly like the original one more than the remastered one. Granted this might be to avoid confusion but that can be considered false advertising.
The gameplay was good but the ending was awful. Still might wanna play it again tho. :)
A good and helpful review of the game. What a shame that the performance is not perfect, but overall a good game. Will you Review Team Sonic Racing as well? I am waiting for it as an alternative for Mario Kart and maybe Crash Bandicot ^^
Thanks mate - I am really hoping they bring across 4 going forward. Mark
They should take AC Liberation and remake it for next gen console.
A port of Black Flag would be an instant buy for me!
I want assassins creed black flag on the switch, it was the only game in the series I liked.
Great game
It took me 78 hours to complete the whole missions (main and side) from AC3, including the DLC.
So is way more that 20 - 30.
It’s good.
Odyssey took me 300 hours to complete every single mission 😂
I wanted to like 3 because I loved the setting. Connor just has the personality of a sack cloth. I did love the villains. So tempting to grab. So this doesn't have any of the Uplay shenanigans? I might grab it
There is a Uplay login screen but I couldn’t get to that as it use booted me back to shore. Mark
SwitchUp Pass for me then. I always hated it when they started to do that back in Revelations. Might reconsider IF they release the Ezio trilogy on switch. Still haven't touched my ps3 collector's edition of Revelations.
Not the biggest assasins creed fan, but might pick it up. Glad its on the switch tho. Are you guys hyped for E3?
I’m super hype for E3 - COD Switch! Yep! Mark
Got the game yesterday, I've only played the tyranny of king Washington and the game suffers alot from framedrops when running or when fighting against alot of the ennemies at the same time
Hey there Mark, so u get 2 version of the game for the price of one. It still looks like a 2012 to me.. but that’s my opinion..
Thanks Craig - yeah it’s dated for sure but I enjoyed the game a lot and am really happy they’re coming to Switch. Mark
SwitchUp i can wait for a sale plus June is jam pack full of a lot of games I really want..
Hiya, just wondering. Where's the list of Akane winners?
Hey dude I posted to the channel I'll add em here
I've never been able to play an Assassin's Creed game before, as I've only owned nintendo consoles. I was a bit worried about the quality, but this certainly reassured me, can't wait to buy and play the game!
Excellent stuff - it is a fun game for sure and with this much content you won’t be short of things to do! Mark
Aurelia Van Den Berg wow are you serious? You missed out on some of the best games of all time then. Also this game on switch is like a Nintendo 64 game vs Assassins creed orgins on Xbox one X or ps4 pro in comparison. You limited what games you can play and quality of 3rd party games if you only go Nintendo route.
I had only played AC III on PC so I can't tell how bad performance was on ps3 and 360, but I'm quite disappointed by how this port runs, especially in docked mode. Playing at 20fps should be a no-go for a port of a previous generation game, even on the switch. Liberation runs much better though, but the opposite would have been ridiculous as it was originally a PS VITA game.
This game really needs to utilise that boost mode
Yeah - it feels like it does. Will be interesting to see what is actually going on. Mark
The game randomly crashed on me several times. This game was not meant for this system. I might get it for the Xbox. After I finish the Ezio trilogy.
Don’t worry about the frame rate, the damn audio quality has been scaled down heavily. At times sample rate is on par with game boy color rate.
Disaster! Mark
I’ve never played liberation i can’t wait to play
How was it?
Great Review as always... I would have liked AC4 though...
I feel that man! Totally! Mark
I agree it's a shame it's not Black Flag (I say, as I look up at my Edward statue with nostalgia) - so many people complained it wasn't AC, but a pirate game...
Whats wrong with pirates? 😁
The combat can also even be as simple as just countering 95% of the time as from memory countering does damage also?
AC3 I really enjoyed, but I did get bored of the side missions/activities.
I never got to play Liberation, so I think it's awesome they have included it rather than just AC3 itself.
Nice touch adding an indicator when the footage was in handheld mode - do you guys capture footage from both often?
Cheers dude.We do yes, I thought it made sense to put that there! Mark