Before We Leave - A Quick Review

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 พ.ค. 2020
  • Today we take a look at Before we Leave from Balancing Monkey games, a tile based civilisation builder where to goal is to expand not just accross the planet, but the entire solar system!
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  • @nulliusinverba5703
    @nulliusinverba5703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I really liked this review. Short and concise without being shallow! Definately earned a sub :-)

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for the sub, and glad you like the format!

    • @nicholaswesson2103
      @nicholaswesson2103 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      InstaBlaster...

  • @Plague_Doc22
    @Plague_Doc22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Find it odd you dont have a larger following, good voice for reviews, enough details and hits both the positives and negatives.

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The two year break we took probably doesn't help!
      Thanks for the great comments, glad you liked the review

  • @MrGreenkoala81
    @MrGreenkoala81 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just dropped for XBox Pass. Thanks for the review. It's pretty mellow.

  • @sodori
    @sodori 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great review - concise yet detailed. And the game seems pretty interesting as well.

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the feedback, we're glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @RoninRonnie
    @RoninRonnie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is exactly what i needed. Just a chill building game. With no armor or weapons stuff and if i mismanage something, i can look and fix my mistake, instead of having to worry to make multiple saves and load one after a „game over“.
    I like the idea of banished, but it just wasnt for me.
    I like this game and i am really glad i was able to play it via game pass on my xbox. I will probably get it on steam as well, because the controls are likely much better ^^

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aye, if thats the sort of game you're after, can't really think of one that does it better than this
      Deffo better with a KB/M than a controller, if only for making it easier to select things

  • @quizzical342
    @quizzical342 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Perfect Review, nice and short and no blah blah.

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the positive feedback! It's a format we're thinking of sticking to with our reviews; focus on the key points and keep it around 6 minutes.

  • @Destan-jp5zu
    @Destan-jp5zu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this game looks so fun!

  • @runningman5871
    @runningman5871 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice review. Like a short and concise 4x. Found your channel through it :)

  • @pygukk
    @pygukk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank a lot! Very good review. Simple and good.

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Guitarfollower22
    @Guitarfollower22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great review. Short, simple, and straight-forward. That said, for $20, I may just pick this up. If it was $10 or $15 I would definitely, but for $20 I'm still a bit on the edge.

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the feedback! If you're on the fence with this, we'd suggest maybe waiting until the summer sales hit, as it will likely drop to around $10 then. We typically go by the mantra "£1 per hour of decent gameplay" with games we score near the 7 mark, so if it hits $10 we would say go ahead if you like the look of it.

    • @jaydude84
      @jaydude84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Epic’s sale just started and you can use the unlimited $10 coupon to get this for $10.

    • @brokenmirrors2902
      @brokenmirrors2902 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's on game pass now

  • @gromit8023
    @gromit8023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Theres a healthy amount of cheap nice looking games out there at the moment :) great to burn a few hours away but unlikely to replay often if ever

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This is a very fair comment; We have a (rough) mantra of "at least 1 hour enjoyable gameplay per £1 paid and it's worth the price" and there are plenty of games on steam etc that meet that criteria!
      (side note, you should see Adam's steam library - it's rediculous!)

  • @stanknight9159
    @stanknight9159 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this great review.

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      cheers for the kind words :)

  • @DeleriousOdyssey
    @DeleriousOdyssey ปีที่แล้ว

    Good review

  • @remo394
    @remo394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    devs:
    -yo we need to add to our non-violance some enemy bcs its gonna be boring
    -yeah
    -so what we gonna add?
    -big ass whales
    -say no more

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      was a real "wtf" moment the first time one came down!

  • @SuperHns
    @SuperHns ปีที่แล้ว

    God this game is so nice!

  • @graphicmontage6258
    @graphicmontage6258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review, not waffley or too long.

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! That's what we were trying to aim for, so glad to know it came out as intended :)

  • @MichaelLargent
    @MichaelLargent 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it possible to turn off the outlines around each tile?

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, we didn't see that as an option anywhere so don't believe so!

  • @Therion6699
    @Therion6699 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, nice review :) i was looking exactly for a game like this one, not too complicated as the other of the same genre, i m not a patient guy🤣🤣

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i wouldn't say others in the genre require patience... although a propensity for masochism is certainly a must!
      But aye, is a good game to relax with :)

  • @Joi123LPS
    @Joi123LPS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Review, thx bud

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you think so :)

  • @Alianger
    @Alianger 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are your faves in the genre?

  • @T0ghar
    @T0ghar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    With the current Epic sale going on i might get it.

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Another commenter mentioned you can use the forever valid £10 off voucher? For £6 its a good buy.. At £16, we'd say it depends on the person to be honest!

  • @saintelohim
    @saintelohim 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I have one question: How did they manage to use hexagons only to form a sphere?

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ....
      .............
      space gerbils?

    • @Beastinvader
      @Beastinvader 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just a guess, note how the view is always a globe. In contrast in Civ you have a "flat" view. That might be the reason.

    • @Knoby1000
      @Knoby1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is usually some pentagons in the poles, Rimworld use this for the map, if you're interested in the geometric shape you might want to look up icosahedron (and the subdivised variations)

    • @LinkLegend0
      @LinkLegend0 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      metallic molecular bonds are hexagonal, so you can make a sphere from enough hexagons.

  • @crancelbrowser5478
    @crancelbrowser5478 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are there accessibility options where you can enlarge the UI scale/font sizes? I have low vision, but am interested in checking out this game, don't want to commit to buying it if I can't read anything in it though. Thank you in advance to anyone who answers!

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey, just checked and there are some accessibility options available, including the UI scale. With that said, it doesn't go much larger.
      Heres a side by side with it at 100%, and 110% (the maximum) imgur.com/a/EgLZ8TG
      it's at 1080p, so should be representative of what you'd actually see if you right click the image and open it in a new tab, then click to zoom in :)

    • @crancelbrowser5478
      @crancelbrowser5478 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WeSmallBand thank you for the thorough response!

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't mention it :)
      Any other questions, don't hesitate to ask!

    • @jujuseducer6055
      @jujuseducer6055 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Use the switches mag option by double quick tapping the home button, a new screen appears where you can adjust the mag level and move the screen around,it's a PAIN to use,but gets the job done.

  • @steampunkastronaut7081
    @steampunkastronaut7081 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does anyone else think about Spore's civilization stage?

  • @Aurinkohirvi
    @Aurinkohirvi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seems like they could develop the game a bit further, to add depth into it.

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its their first outing, so it could go either way really depending on their workforce. Further iteration would be good though!

  • @devoncarico3804
    @devoncarico3804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks, saved me 20 bucks, I was considering buying this because I thought it would have a lot of depth and have a lot for me to manage and expand unfortunately the game was more simple than what I thought

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We were thinking the same! It definately feels like a "my first civ builder", although that's not a negative as some people will like that.
      Buuuuut as the sort of masochists who spend hours in banished, it feels underwhelming

    • @Mikebuck7
      @Mikebuck7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's out on gamepass now- Might as welell give it a try

  • @DeconvertedMan
    @DeconvertedMan 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks, I think I will get this game :D

  • @chadd5414
    @chadd5414 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    On gamepass now

  • @Mopki3
    @Mopki3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't purchased this yet, but I'm already anticipating a "better clouds" mod.

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alas, no mods we've seen crop up for it

  • @PureofMindGw2
    @PureofMindGw2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Waiting for Steam release :)

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      alas, we don't know if and when that will happen. Fingers crossed for you that it does!

    • @PureofMindGw2
      @PureofMindGw2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fingers crossed! Looks like a game for me 🤗

    • @PureofMindGw2
      @PureofMindGw2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Lics Norgi Bcs my Epic acc is absolutely bloated with 50+ free games I don't care 5c about and have no value as with Steam, all my games are there bcs I wanted to play them at some point. Most of them I return to.

    • @sngmnh
      @sngmnh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Lics Norgi valve said they wanted to kill drm, so yeah good thing if things would get on steam.

  • @kosterix123
    @kosterix123 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Give me Civ 1 or Civ Rev for Switch.

  • @III-vg4dp
    @III-vg4dp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spacewhales, what's not to like?

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you don't like space whales, are you even human?

  • @cerberouse1
    @cerberouse1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sounds like a more human-centric version of Spore :p

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Funny you say that - the first time he got into space that's what Sean thought too!

  • @TanyaOwens
    @TanyaOwens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I mean I wanna play it, but dunno how interesting it is.

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We'd suggest maybe checking out some lets plays to get more of a feel for it.
      From our playthrough, each of us found it to be about as engaging as any other basic world builder :)

  • @wrestlingconnoisseur
    @wrestlingconnoisseur 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reviews last year for a game that won't even be released until next month? I'm confused...

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Think you're probably looking at the steam release date. it came out as an epic exclusive a while back :)

  • @TheEmotionalBlackGuy
    @TheEmotionalBlackGuy ปีที่แล้ว

    turned my gpu into a helicopter

  • @adamalami5731
    @adamalami5731 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great video but your intro definitely needs to be redone haha

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's been refined somewhat since this video was made :D

    • @adamalami5731
      @adamalami5731 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WeSmallBand Great! You definitely convinced me to buy this game, keep up the great content

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      we shall try :D

  • @trollingisasport
    @trollingisasport 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad I have xbox gamepass so I dont have to commit to these kinds of games

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As crappy as having a thousand and one subscription services companies want us to pay for these days is, gamepass is certainly one of the better ones for that reason

    • @trollingisasport
      @trollingisasport 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WeSmallBand Yeah. Can sus out the stinkers.

    • @SuperHns
      @SuperHns ปีที่แล้ว

      that is kind of a dumb comment, you should support the developers if you like it

    • @trollingisasport
      @trollingisasport ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SuperHns I didn't like it though.

  • @Voeluspa45
    @Voeluspa45 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is only on Epic? What a shame, I wanted to play this.

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      indeed it is, although it may not stay there! keep an eye out to see if it goes steam or GOG

    • @ryanhallam4624
      @ryanhallam4624 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      then just download epic and grow up abit.

    • @BeforeTheNoose
      @BeforeTheNoose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      and if you go on there now and get free civ6 and borderlands etc you get a £10 voucher so you can get this game for £3

    • @tFighterPilot
      @tFighterPilot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Epic is great. Well, at least here in Israel where everything costs more on Steam but exactly the same on Epic. Also, they give free stuff every week.

    • @corvididaecorax2991
      @corvididaecorax2991 ปีที่แล้ว

      Has come out on Steam, some time ago. In case you didn't notice that already.

  • @bary_is_cool
    @bary_is_cool 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The only thing this games needs now is a WAR update
    fighting in a game could be so cool

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Combat would take away from the overall feeling of the game to be honest, so it's unlikely to be on the cards!

    • @bary_is_cool
      @bary_is_cool 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WeSmallBand yes i get that !!
      Just .. would have wished for like a Multiplayer with combat.. so you like Take over the other planets..
      could just be fun and it will make people buy the game more because.. they can play with friends

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ah, you're thinking something more in the realms of 4X games; civilisation builders are a different style altogether. An interplanatery 4X (like civ meets stelaris) would be amazing though!

    • @bary_is_cool
      @bary_is_cool 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@WeSmallBand yeah they could make it like a DLC !!
      a free or a payed one..
      could be cool

    • @Knoby1000
      @Knoby1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bary_is_cool There is Planetary annihilation that focus on planetary warfare already. The devs specifically promote this game as non violent on the store page.

  • @floreamihaicristi2713
    @floreamihaicristi2713 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    too long video and very very booring ... with ridiculous tips and move mouse w a s d ... etc

    • @WeSmallBand
      @WeSmallBand  4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If this were a tips and tricks video, you'd be totally right, that would be a terrible tip!
      5 mins too long for a review? Sadly, that's how long it takes to speak the words. Still shorter than most ;)