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Haha I saw this in your sales video - thought it looked awesome - and then saw it was available for preorder on the eshop? I thought damn Mark’s good, he finds games that aren’t even released yet
I really love the art style, and that Barren and dusty aesthetic. You can see there’s not a piece of shiny silverware in sight much like Spurs trophy cabinet.
Does anyone know what happened with this game? It originally dropped back in August, & within 24 hrs - it was removed. Glad its back. Some players have had it that entire time. Bonkers.
@@SwitchUpYt Yeah bizarre for sure. The devs responded on X back in Aug simply saying it was gone but would eventually be back on Switch. Glad they kept their word!
Think i read it was one of those situations where the publisher released it before it was ready and the devs pulled it until it was actually supposed to come out on Switch. There have been a few games thats happened with the last few years.
@docc19 The Outbound Ghost comes to mind. Just came back on the eShop recently 🤔 Creator doubts another physical release but everybody with the original broken physical copy can download the fixed game as an update. Think it's a totally new build of the game
The motorbike gameplay adds uniqueness to the game, differentiating it from other metroidvanias in a similar way that Yoku’s Island Express did using a pinball mechanic. Looking forward to performing crazy stunts on a bike.
Not the game I was hoping was getting a review today but still glad to see you guys enjoyed this one. I absolutely love metroidvanias and any driving mechanics in games make me happy. Nintendo should fuse excite bike and Metroid and create something like this themselves.😂
I've pre-ordered and then decided to get the steam version for my Ally X. The soundtrack alone sells the game to me. Look it up. The game is not easy but it is very very good. Excite Bike, Trials, and Mad Max had a party at Don Bluth's and had a baby.
Been seeing news on this in the lead up to release but couldn't find it on the eshop at the time. Thanks for covering it regardless of it not being my particular preferred genre. Keen on Achilles and Ravenswatch along with Tales of Bistun reviews in future should you have them on your radar. Cheers SwitchUp 🎉.
For some reason this reminds me of MotoCross Maniacs on the original gameboy. This, along with Blade Chimera, Lost Crown and Oath in Felghana are at the top of my list to play next.
Looks like a decent game, like the art style. I loved excite bike but yep, it was initially challenging. You never mentioned a map, so I can only assume one is not needed? The lack of a physical is an issue for me. One for the wish list and deep sale
thank you for the review!! Glad to hear the performance is good, i mentioned on your sales videos that i've heard that the performance had issues on the switch which was surprising to hear in this video that the game is not even out yet, maybe that was the reason they delayed it for a year? Anyway im buying it now, i saw it on a bunch of best metroidvanias of 2023 so im quite excited.
Question for anyone... It would seem like this game with its specific style of gameplay would benefit far more when using full-sized analog sticks compared to the smaller, less precise analog sticks on the joycons... am I right? If so this game might be a bit tougher to play in handheld mode, or at any other time while using the joycons?
OMG FINALY IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THAT GAME A WHOOOOLE YEAR AND I PLAYED IT ON PC BUT IMA A WHOLLE LIFE NINTENDO USER SO WEL!… MY FAVOURITE GAME ON MY FAVORITE CONSOL YAYYYYYY. I THOUGHT THAT IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN OMGGGG AAAA.
i REALLY wish this had a demo. watching the gameplay it looks amazing, but hearing you talk about the controls has me worried i might end up hating how it plays. i think ill just wishlist it for now and wait for an under 5 buck sale.
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Unless the controls have improved a ton…maybe that is why it got pulled…this game was next to unplayable for me. Reminds me of carrion in terms of a super cool idea for a game but the controls are just too different to pick up and play.
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Finally! This was my jewel of 2023, like nine sols was for 2024. Play it! Just play it! It's fantstic!
Haha I saw this in your sales video - thought it looked awesome - and then saw it was available for preorder on the eshop? I thought damn Mark’s good, he finds games that aren’t even released yet
I really love the art style, and that Barren and dusty aesthetic. You can see there’s not a piece of shiny silverware in sight much like Spurs trophy cabinet.
always nice to see full videos for AA games, looks like the game has heart!
This is actually the third great Metroidvania this month - we already had Blade Chimera and Ender Magnolia.
Yeah it’s crazy! Magnolia review tomorrow. Mark
@@SwitchUpYt Of the three, which has been your favourite?
@ Ender Magnolia, but it’s damn close. Mark
Whatever happened to Mariachi Legends? Is that still coming out?
I know!! I bought two of the three and after this review I’ll be getting the whole triumvirate!
Who remembers Wheelie on the ZX Spectrum?
Oh yes, classic! Mark
Does anyone know what happened with this game? It originally dropped back in August, & within 24 hrs - it was removed. Glad its back. Some players have had it that entire time. Bonkers.
Who knows mate I’d picked it up and then was like - where is it!? Mark
@@SwitchUpYt Yeah bizarre for sure. The devs responded on X back in Aug simply saying it was gone but would eventually be back on Switch. Glad they kept their word!
Think i read it was one of those situations where the publisher released it before it was ready and the devs pulled it until it was actually supposed to come out on Switch. There have been a few games thats happened with the last few years.
@docc19
The Outbound Ghost comes to mind. Just came back on the eShop recently 🤔
Creator doubts another physical release but everybody with the original broken physical copy can download the fixed game as an update. Think it's a totally new build of the game
I got far into it. When rockets show up on screen the game would drop FPS like crazy.
The motorbike gameplay adds uniqueness to the game, differentiating it from other metroidvanias in a similar way that Yoku’s Island Express did using a pinball mechanic. Looking forward to performing crazy stunts on a bike.
Looks good! Maybe a backlog option maybe
Trials Evolution + Metroidvania? Yes please.
Not the game I was hoping was getting a review today but still glad to see you guys enjoyed this one. I absolutely love metroidvanias and any driving mechanics in games make me happy.
Nintendo should fuse excite bike and Metroid and create something like this themselves.😂
I just might get this for the Excite Bike nostalgia factor.
Instantly fell in love with this on last Sundays sales video. And now it’s a must-have!
Been looking forward to this game. Trials Shooter
The art style alone got this added to my backlog! It looks amazing. Cheers for the review guys :)
Got it on ps5. The control side of gameplay isn't the best but I love the setting and characters / story got my heart ❤😅
I played it on PS4. It’s fun as hell but kind of hard!! The motorcycle controls well but it takes time to get it right. Great review! Thanks. ✌🏻
I've pre-ordered and then decided to get the steam version for my Ally X. The soundtrack alone sells the game to me. Look it up. The game is not easy but it is very very good. Excite Bike, Trials, and Mad Max had a party at Don Bluth's and had a baby.
This looks BRILLIANT
I hear in the sequel Laika's gonna have a spaceship
Anyone know the history with the release shenanigans over the last couple of years?
This is a 100% buy for me. The game is amazing. I have played the demo on PC before and was really surprised by it!
Thank you for reviewing this. :D
Been seeing news on this in the lead up to release but couldn't find it on the eshop at the time. Thanks for covering it regardless of it not being my particular preferred genre. Keen on Achilles and Ravenswatch along with Tales of Bistun reviews in future should you have them on your radar. Cheers SwitchUp 🎉.
Very cool! Trials with combat 💥
Definitely picking this one up.
When you mentioned this hidden gem I really got a good vibration from it, this video confirms me thos, thanks for reviewing it!
Motorvania you say?! This, i must have this!
Man I've had my eye on this one, looks so unique!
Anything with motorbikes is instantly better! I need this !!
I've been interested in this for ages and prefer to play on Switch but I was worried about how the controls would go with the sensitive aah sticks.
Hang on, I was playing this on the Switch nearly a year ago.
What's going on?
I am a sucker for hand drawn, hand painted looking games. Finding out the audio is good as well, with a fresh take on a lot of things. Sold
Is there an option to increase the font size? I can barely read what is in the text boxes, which is holding me back from the purchase.
For some reason this reminds me of MotoCross Maniacs on the original gameboy. This, along with Blade Chimera, Lost Crown and Oath in Felghana are at the top of my list to play next.
Wow... i don't love metroidvania's but between the art style and your score ... I'm sorely tempted.
woot woot. elastomania vibes, but better than the official switch port. looks awesome, and like the controls are tight!
this game is EXCITE BIKE meets IRON TAILS !!!!
@@bermudabengal haha for sure! Mark
I remember this getting good reviews when it first came to steam last year. Looks great
Guys. Are you reviewing Ender Magnolia at some point? Appreciate your work.
Been hearing really good things about this game. Surprised it hasn't gotten more attention
Looks like a decent game, like the art style. I loved excite bike but yep, it was initially challenging. You never mentioned a map, so I can only assume one is not needed? The lack of a physical is an issue for me. One for the wish list and deep sale
A very unique and great looking addition to the genre!!
Yeah. I HAVE to play this. It looks so freaking amazing and would have missed it. Thanks guys 😊😅
I recall hearing about this one a while back. Glad it find it's way to Switch.
thank you for the review!! Glad to hear the performance is good, i mentioned on your sales videos that i've heard that the performance had issues on the switch which was surprising to hear in this video that the game is not even out yet, maybe that was the reason they delayed it for a year? Anyway im buying it now, i saw it on a bunch of best metroidvanias of 2023 so im quite excited.
This is different with motorbiking and fighting. It definitely looks interesting!
oh my this game would make me shout at the screen :D
Looks good but I wish there was a demo available, as I'm not quite sure that I would get on well with the controls.
Question for anyone...
It would seem like this game with its specific style of gameplay would benefit far more when using full-sized analog sticks compared to the smaller, less precise analog sticks on the joycons... am I right?
If so this game might be a bit tougher to play in handheld mode, or at any other time while using the joycons?
I feel like I've played something like this in the earlier days of the Internet. Looks great though :)
Damn..iwanted em to review achilles or ravenswatch....
Dang 90 % that's a really good score
Does the game target 30fps or 60fps on Switch?
Not my cup of tea but appreciate how different it is!!
OMG FINALY IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THAT GAME A WHOOOOLE YEAR AND I PLAYED IT ON PC BUT IMA A WHOLLE LIFE NINTENDO USER SO WEL!… MY FAVOURITE GAME ON MY FAVORITE CONSOL YAYYYYYY. I THOUGHT THAT IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN OMGGGG AAAA.
Wait, I've had this on Switch for a while now. Did they re-release it?
It got delisted because it was accidentally released over the summer last year. It's officially available now though (as of 1/30)
i REALLY wish this had a demo. watching the gameplay it looks amazing, but hearing you talk about the controls has me worried i might end up hating how it plays. i think ill just wishlist it for now and wait for an under 5 buck sale.
If you pre order it right now you get it for 12.99$ instead of paying 20$ for the original price basically what your asking for
I'm all over this
Like stink on a fish 😮
Mad Max? More like Furry Road.
Or maybe Mad Mouse: Furry Rodent.
One of those.
Been wondering about this one!
Can we have a platformer based on the same idea please?
This or blade chimera?
This 100%
Thanks for sharing such valuable information! A bit off-topic, but I wanted to ask: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (mistake turkey blossom warfare blade until bachelor fall squeeze today flee guitar). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?
Man this looks right up my alley
I wonder how Laika Studios feels about this.
Any word on a physical for this? It’s screaming out for one!!!
On my shortlist 😅
Haven't seen much activity on your Facebook page since 2023 12 Days of SwitchUp, is there a particular reason for this? Just curious. Cheers SwitchUp!
About £6 on the South African store😊
love the art!
I Bought this game on Switch last year. Is it any different?
Did you mean Steam?
It accidentally released early in March and got pulled from the eShop soon after. This version should run better
I also have it.
So I hope the version I have will be patch....
Great review, again, again, again,...
Evil Laikevel
Seems to take a lot of inspo from Lisa The Painful from what I can see
Dang does it look fun.
Do you need it? No.. I mean yes yes I do please take my money!!
Yup, all over this one.
Nice one Lads! ;D
it also is on steam if anyone wants it now or wants it on a system that wont be replaced soon by the switch 2.
Yokus Has the same concept. Pinballvania 🤣
Excitebike!
Unless the controls have improved a ton…maybe that is why it got pulled…this game was next to unplayable for me. Reminds me of carrion in terms of a super cool idea for a game but the controls are just too different to pick up and play.
My only criticism is on me and my lack of skill playing this game, otherwise fantastic