Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Nintendo Switch Technical Performance Review!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 มิ.ย. 2024
- I adored the previous game in the series - Snowrunner so was keen to see what we would end up with on Switch. I think it is fair to say that this one is a mixed bag. From the best mechanics in the series to date to the Switch issues in handheld and some other things. What do you think? #Expeditions #Nintendoswitch #review
00:00 - Spintires
00:41 - Wait No multiplayer yet?
02:17 - Framerate
02:43 - Handheld Framerates
03:34 - Vehicle Interiors
04:43 - Vehicle upgrades
05:44 - Expedition breakdown
07:41 - Using the drone
09:03 - Controls summary
10:02 - Price and value
10:34 - Final thoughts
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I bought this one as i loved the lasf game. Does this meet your expeditions...uhhhh expectations. Mark
Nice work on the "See-yaaaa"
Mariah Carey would be proud of that high note (!)
Looks fun
Please do a "frozen honey ASMR complete edition" review 😂
Huge Mudrunner fan here (on PS4). Many comments here about value for product; the game is fantastic on other platforms, but the Switch is best suited for easier to run software. Ppl are right that cost is unbalanced; if Switch port was $ half of the other consoles, we would be singing a different tune. Channels like yours are greatly appreciated informing us of the risks & rewards. Ciao.
Just fyi, in the UK its £30-£35 depending where you get it,
As long as the gamplay is good I can forgive a little blur
Man, the mudrunner and snowrunner games were ones I wasn’t expecting to love as much as I have
Yeah they're great games! Mark
Same. Expeditions is my first time playing these kind of games and it’s so good
Which is better?
@@jmz2144snow runner is better IMO, better content and varied vehicles and environments. I love it
@@jmz2144 i’ve bought, but I haven’t played expedition yet but between mud Runner and Snow Runner in my opinion snow runners better but mud Runner American wild is pretty good too
The message at the start told me everything i needed to know😂😂😂 thanks for the review guys!!
I'm running this overclocked handheld outputting the docked image in handheld and it'd gotta be the most gorgeous handheld game I've seen in my life.
Ahhhhhh the modded Switch envy 😂
Never played a steamdeck handheld I guess😅?
Have to say, Marks enthusiasm for Snowrunner has sent a game I wouldn't normally consider right up my wish-list! (missus)
Just waiting for a nice sale and I'll be straight on it
It's now the game I spent the most time with on my switch,385 hours most of it in the hardcore mode,this game is just ABSOLUTELY PERFECT for a handheld, no story to keep track of just driving and relaxing ( or getting really stressed with your truck rolling down a mountain )
Not planning to get this one, but happy to watch and support the channel.
Thanks for this. I've been waiting for a Switch evaluation of Expeditions for about a week now and I was tempted to get the Switch version for the sole ability of being able to play handheld (played the original Mudrunner on Switch) but I decided to go with the Series X version and I'm glad I did after seeing this. Impressed it runs on Switch...but this ain't the version for me. Cheers guys!
Wow never did I think when I clicked on the latest video, (got to watch them all either way to support) 👊 that I would be tempted into buying a game like this! 😂
What a review mark, hats off to you, when that goes on sale and gets a physical release I think it's going to have to be a buy for me
I got into snowrunner through you, and now I'm so deep (in the mud 😋) into it I immediately preordered this one (on PS5 tho). In terms of the systems and gameplay, I want to be judgemental but considering I already have 24h into the game (got the early release ver. that went out last Friday) and continue to be addicted, it is hard for me to judge it! I absolutely hate driving in most games but these are so so much fun as always!
I don't know if I should get snow runner. Expeditions or American wild. can you help me decide?
I feel if people struggle with snowrunner. Give this a go.
Is so sad that I never expect the best anymore....There are so many games that run great on Switch...
Definitely! Mark
Totally agree... games like Touryst, for example, prove that even smaller companies can work magic on Switch
I'm so frustrated of hearing this. Just because your phone can run candycrush doesn't mean it can run raytracing, these games were never made with the switch in mind and the switch is woefully underpowered, its basically a tablet from 2015 the fact a game like this runs at all is a technical marvel. Blame Nintendo for not releasing a new console in like a decade not the developers who are just doing their best with a crappy situation, if you could do better why not go work for one of these studios
In my opinion if they can't get it to run then they need to delay it or not release it at all. They are charging a premium price for something that is not premium. I know the hardware is old at this point and this current Switch is winding down but just don't release games that are broken *cough Batman*
This game should have never been ported to switch or last gen systems. I'm playing on PS5 and you can tell it sacrificed a lot to put this on last gen consoles. And yes I consider switch last gen.
Never heard about this kind of games, very peculiar! Don’t know why but this one seems to have a relaxing vibe, thanks for the review!
Not a typical game for me, but as much as Mark talks about Mud Runner and Snow Runner, I'm definitely thinking about picking them up in the future. My budget is all that is holding me back at this point.
Thanks for the review, I've been waiting for it since I started seeing the versions of the other consoles. Thank you... By the way, I'm a fan of this game series ever since I saw your review of Mudrunner, thank you again for introducing me to these games.😊
I'm so stoked about this game. Top on my back log list
Ouch. Those rearview mirrors.
Does this and Snowrunner festure crosssave? I would love to play on xbox and then sync my save to play on the go
They don't, get MudRunner on Switch, it looks actually okay.
Avoid this and Snowrunner.
They are disgustingly downgraded despite the fact the price is never downgraded to reflect the corners cut on these ports.
The PC and Xbox Versions are near photoreal
Yes, I play snowrunner in Steam/Switch versions with the same save game (note: idk if nintendo online is required bc I dont test without)
@@SexyPushon Does the data automatically sync? Do you have to buy expansions on both platforms individually?
I actually put down Snowrunner for awhile😅 Still getting into the mechanics but I'd enjoy the first few hours. As far as Expeditions I want to wait and see if it was worth it but your input has come in clutch once again. I'll pass on it for now but I am looking to pick up Mudrunner in the future. Great review as always.
oh wow i didnt realize this was getting launched on the switch too!
I have been thinking about picking up Mud Runner and Snow Runner. Not a typical pick-up for me, but you have talked about how great they are. When my budget permits, I will be picking those up as well as this game. Appreciate your great, honest, and thorough reviews. Keep up the good work!
Don’t bother with mudrunner, it has only 1 kind of cargo - logs -for transportation, also there is no economy, which means you are not rewarded for your efforts, no new trucks to buy and no upgrades to be found. Just buy snowrunner, base game will give you at least 100hrs of gameplay
Didnt even know this was comin out! Been lovin snowrunner i may pick this up on pc
Yeah definitely on another platform this time. Mark
Thanks for the review! I knew getting the Switch version would mean accepting some limitations, but I’m still getting it since the Switch allows me to carry a larger portable library than any other console. Eventually I’ll get it for my Legion Go, but for sheer portability, Switch is king. Cheers, Guys!
you guys are the reason I've played both mudrunner and snowrunner, without you I wouldn't even have considered this type of game, thank you
Why was this review video so relaxing to me...
Definitely the music
I absolutely love this series, so I can't wait to get my tires dirty.
Which one did would you suggest as a first in the genre? This one or snowrunner?
Would it be better to grab this as it’s a little more beginner friendly or pick up Snowrunner with all of its dlc etc? I’d like to try out this genre, I love ETS2 on PC but these games always look to be so much fun but I’m not sure whether to dive in with the new release or play the older game?
I started with snowrunner and absolutely loved it, but I won’t lie I did get frustrated when I first started. I still don’t have all the dlcs of snow runner, but have most. It sounds like this newer one is more beginner friendly.
I've been wanting to try these games for a while now, but they are quite pricey. Mudrunner goes on sale quite cheap however, would you say it's worth it, or is Snowrunner much better? Cheers!
I've personally not seen a game like this on switch, so its great to see a game like this available on the system. Not my kind of game, but its always cool to see whats available.
My physical version arrives tomorrow, super excited. Is there a day one patch??
Let's pray there is, the game is full of bugs currently.
@@maramilitia I’ve got the physically, updated to version no 1.2
Can anyone tell me if it's possible to have throttle and break on analogue? And if not playing by default on digital (on/off) throttle and break makes any difference to the game? I would assume that it is vital for games of these sorts.
Hey mate what controller are you using in handheld mode? Cheers mate
Looks like NYXI controllers. They're good if you like some bulk to your controller.
Three things, firstly I wish Mark would do a video on Off the Road Unleashed, or at least try and recommend it on the sales videos. It actually looks great on Switch and is an arcade like take on these truck towing games.
Secondly, I wish Switch up or some other Switch youtube site would re-review the Mclassic, using the 2k dongle that would make the Mclassic display at 2k on a 4ktv (it would only display at 1080p without the extra 2k dongle)
This really drastically improves image quality, even with the most blurry games I've tried out, it helps. Seems it could work for this game, to am extent.
Thirdly, great review thanks I've been enviously watching what I assume to be the ps5 version trailers for weeks wondering what the Switch version would look like. I may wait to see if there's a switch 2 version next year.
What a generation we are in where I run everything I'm presented with through an algorithm to see if I like it
Whatdid u mean by that? U meant ,watching YT videos to see what u ll buy? Bc i think its a good thing,it lessen the risk of buying something u wldnt like,no?
@@squarestar326 no I totally agree with you there. I mean mainly how you hear refresh and frame rate brought up constantly as a deciding point in liking a game. I think this game looks amazing but I'm hearing numbers thrown at me "validating" how bad it is.
Horrible
@@jokatech i totally agree w u on that. Honestly,if the games works,i cldn t care less about frame rate or graphics. I still play retro, so no i don t care about that either.😊✌️
ive been meaning to get into these kinda games. will be grabbing this tomorrow. for ps5 though.
Can u asign the accelerator/ throttle to a proportional trigger on my geoteck contoller? Being new to switch from playing ps4 games like crew2 im so used to that responce i find an all off/on button switch in switch driving games so fustrating. It practically put me right off mariokart d8! Am i the only one?
Hmmm yeah I could see myself getting into this
Looks good, variety of expeditions looks great. Off roading never looked so fun
Damn.. I love a relaxing game where you out in the open adventuring while driving your car.
Can someone please tell me between this and snow runner, which one is better? I can purchase one of them. Thank you
What... When did this come out.
Love the previous ones.
Buying a physical copy for my switch right now.
Thanks mate
wow😮😮 didn't expect visual and performance would be good on that one😃😃
I’ve been playing it on Switch for a little over 2 hours now and it runs just fine for my tastes. I may eventually get this one on PC, but the Switch version seems perfectly serviceable to me. I did immediately notice the fence Mark mentioned and the trees, but overall I’m pleased with the game. I love Mudrunner and Snowrunner, but this game’s more scout-ish inclination is right up my alley.
Could you guys post a handheld only video showing like a minute or 2 of gameplay?
I’ll definitely be picking this one up… on the Switch 2
The switch will never come.
I’ve been waiting on Metroid prime 4lol
At first I was having doubts on snow runner but damn was I wrong until I tried it out then the mud runner came out now expedition can't wait to get my hands on this games
I love their other games on switch, so i ordered the physical game
Loved the previous two games (plus all of Snowrunner's DLC) so this is a must buy for me. And there is a physical version coming out, at least in North America!!!
I bought Snowrunner because of you Mark 😁 This one is on my wishlist for now.
I love Snowrunner, looking forward to watching this review
In SnowRunner I need to use the triggers with little taps and half throttle at time how is that even possible with the switch? After SnowRunner I'm a big fan and really want this game
What's the name of the controller you're using?
I was wondering if the handheld component is worth the trade off with graphics between the Switch and the PS5? It actually seems oddly like a chill game to play sitting in bed rather than a living room which would make the Switch have it’s advantages.
I had to check if my video resolution was not set to 360p... Damn the graphics are low. The game seems to be amazing though. I'll get it on another platform.
It's really interesting to look at this as an rpg
Mark coming after Digital Foundry's jobs with the technical analysis on this one, very well done. I've been scared to try this series, sounds too intense for me.
Thanks mate! Mark
As much as I love Snowrunner (and may give Mudrunner a try later), going to pass up on this one. I expected worse but not up to par with other platform for me. Would like to see an update for patches maybe once multiplayer releases to see the changes. This review was so relaxing to watch mainly because of the music.
Remember in the 90's the watered down ports we got on the Gameboy from the Snes? Its not as bad as that.
I have to give Snowrunner another go. I got it a while back, and got frustrated because it seemed too difficult. I was having trouble figuring out what to do/where to go as I got stuck everywhere I went. I'll give it another shot though.
The game is great but the menu and mission system is an unintuitive nightmare. There are videos that break that stuff down so you can understand what to do next better. Good luck.
I want them to make a game that focuses more on rescue and repair missions. It would be so cool to do a hawaii mission dodging lava or have to evacuate people from a mudslide or avalanche.
Like fs2024?
I preordered this and have been enjoying it on switch granted visually not as good as the other versions but that is to be expected it performs well and with a few tweaks it will be as good as snowrunner happy i bought it👍
The idea of needing to rescue yourself sounds hilarious to me.
Hehehe it's cool, even better when it's an actual person online. Mark
I've been really enjoying this game. It's not perfect - and it's crashed on me a few times - but as someone who put a decent chunk of hours into both Mudrunner and Snowrunner on Switch, this is basically an expansion of the "scouting" aspect from those games, and I'm loving it. It'll be interesting to see how the devs build on things over time.
I've played mudrunner on the xbox. I loved it. Up to a point. I loved driving around unlocking things. But the moment I had to do a level where I had to collect the wood myself by loading it with a crane I couldn't seem to do it. No matter ho lw much wood I could fit it was never enough. Don't know what to do. So I got my heart broke...
4:33 is the right wing mirror waving at me? 🤔🤣
Is this like Snowrunner or is the game completely different?
I love Snowrunner, while nothing about it makes me think "that's my kind of game". It somehow plays similar to Snake Pass, which I love as well. A new game from either title instantly gets my attention. But maybe I should get Mudrunner while waiting for a patch and a price drop of this one.
I love Snowrunner on my switch and play it with crosssave on my Xbox. However, I’ll be getting this one on the Xbox.
Wow. I didn't know you could do that! I might check that out because I just played it on gamepass.
Crosssave is a bit clunky but definitely a great feature they added.
Does it support analog triggers with any controller that have it?
I didn't test that but I will and will update top comment
I went for the PS5 version. It’s glitchy, but it’s a hell of a lot of fun! I’ve been addicted to it all weekend.
Price wise, Argos have the PS5 version for £30 and the Switch version for £35.
The load times in in Snowrunner bother me, unfortunately sounds like this has the same issue unfortunately. Buuuut I still want it 😂
Snowrunner is amazing. Good value, sleek package.
I've never heard of these games but it's good that this one plays well. I might pick it up on a big sale
Huh. An interesting experience for sure.
Was really hoping you were going to review this one think it’s going to be a payday pick up
@2:50 where can I get those joy cons controllers
Nyxi I think
Info in description
Thanks homies
I kist bought a pair (JoyCon drift on every pair I own), and I really like them.
What unreal engine is 4 or 5?
Was excited for you Mark when I saw the announcement given your love for the series in previous videos, sorry it's a bit of a disappointment. Maybe when the Switch 2 releases they may be able retroactively improve it for that and you can do an All Patched Up on it. Cheers!
I’m impressed the devs managed to make this game work on Switch albeit taking quite a hit graphically
Not the type of games I enjoy but great review as per usual!!
I'm not someone who cares too much about graphics, style's more important, but with this game I may as well take my glasses off to look at it. At least then it makes sense that it's this blurry!
Too blurry for my tastes. Is Snow Runner the same? Had my eye on that one for a while
I've played Snowrunner on both Switch and PS4, and I have mixed feelings about the Switch port. On the one hand, it's great to have this amazing game in a handheld format, and the game looks good overall. On the other hand, it feels like a lesser experience compared to the PS4 version. The loss of detail makes assessing road conditions a little more difficult, but also, there's less of a feeling of "immersion," which takes away from the joy of driving across these environments. Overall, it's certainly playable on Switch, but it's much better on PS4 (and probably Steam Deck).
Looking forward to playing Expeditions, but not on Switch.
I dont really care about ths visuals as long as the game is fun. And its OK. I think , i like mudrunner the best though and would love to see what Saber could do with a real "on the road" trucking game. Maybe "Contracts: A Mudrunner Game" could be next? Where you drive on roads and haul cargo from point a to point b. Dont know what they could do to mix up the formula though so that it wont look like an ATS knockoff
Even Snowrunner didn't look as good on the Switch lol we all knew it wouldn't. But if they can patch handheld FPS great!
Pickin up my physical copy in about 3 hours.
Yeah for sure but it was 30 FPS and did look pretty good. A couple of patches and we'll be golden. Mark
These games are looking more and more appealing to me, I think their next game will be on alien worlds and that's when I'll drive in.
These games are strangely addictive. I’ll get this one don’t think it’ll be on Switch 😬
?How do I turn on FSR in this game
Help me.
Go to the pause menu in game and go to that option in visuals/graphics tab
Thx .. this option work on switch old??
I’m no developer, but would it have been so hard to make the rear view mirror legit? That would’ve been a nice touch. Either way, dope, adult kind of game. Playing it makes me feel less like a Pokémon-loving man-child 😂😅
Guys, please make a review on Synthetik! (It maybe not a new game but definitely a hidden gem)
Does it look better than SnowRunner on Switch?
They really need a switch 2
Is this one better than SnowRunner?
The GPU drops from 768MHz down to 368MHz in handheld wanting more performance is not possible without having a modded/Hacked Switch
Here’s to mud in your eyes 👀
It’s looks like excite truck 2 frames a second
A carpg if you will
The blur is disappointing. Well, I still have bought it. Played it for 4 hours now. Fun beats the blur.
Tbf the video is making look worse than it is, at least on a switch lite, yes it's low resolution but can look great at times. Personally didn't notice any significant frame drops, just some minor bugs and one freeze in the almost 30 hours into it.
The UI has actually been the main complaint in the community as it feels clunky.
On a final note, it's a different style from Snowrunner, it's more of a rock crawler than delivering cargo from A to B.
This guy's capture card is terrible, all of direct footage looks worse than it actually is
They are starting to make me want a Steam Deck at this point. I think we are past due for a new Switch console. The Switch reinvigorated my love of portable gaming but it’s just falling so far behind now 😢