What went wrong with Baldo on Switch!?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 พ.ค. 2024
- Here’s the main takeaways from Baldo on Nintendo Switch. There is still some good here but before they go wasting so much time on performance, these are the core aspects of the game that need work as well as some community feedback. I hope this is actually useful to the developers and certainly not knocking the achievement that just making a game this broad in scope is. #Baldo #nintendoswitch #game #nintendo #switch #review
The lineup 0:00
Saving Huh? 0:53
Micro UI 1:24
Mapping disaster! 2:01
Captains Log 3:07
Load Damn you! 3:53
Bugger 4:10
Unfair Combat 4:24
Hit me…how? 5:13
Movement 6:10
Fall for me 6:22
Jump…oh 7:14
The Waste 7:37
Push it real good 8:07
Text size 8:30
Camera control? 9:08
Community Feedback 9:30
Still…some good… 10:15
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Well it is what it is - here’s all the things that REALLY need work in Baldo on Switch. Also at the start I do realise you have to drop out to the main menu to save the game - i mention it at the end. Yikes! Also, a big thanks for all the kind messages regarding my granddad - much appreciated, chin is up today! Mark
Original Impressions video th-cam.com/video/IqJZWXxIi6w/w-d-xo.html
No! 10 hours!
Worst game of 2021 for me by far! And I never make worst game lists! So disappointed! The UI is a mess, the map is worthless, the health system and either losing health or dying is a coin toss made by a blind man! Quests are un enjoyable, there is a delay for everything including the in game menu system. No clear direction on where to go. You need a magnifying glass to read the font. Can’t adjust the music volume. And there is a fifteen second delay in the main menu ! Music and art direction are a chef’s kiss though. Wait for a deep deep sale or if a physical version is made just rent it at your local video store. If it was priced even five bucks higher I would have tried to refund it!
@@kaidorade1317 This definitely hit you in the PAINFUL areas I can tell mate - you’re usually so chilled out. You’re absolutely right though - hopefully they fix it but the good will is probably already pretty much gone from lots of people. The whole “Oh yeah we have review codes but we’re not sending them out…uhhh…yet…. “ - ridiculous, Mark
So I would hazard a guess that this was the horrendous video you mentioned earlier this week. Hopefully the developers see this as constructive feedback and patch this game up properly. Wasn’t this game in development for over a decade? What was the rush? Was it not worth making sure it gets the Leg Day it needs and then push it out the door? There’s game mechanics and there’s archaic, unpolished and frustrating game design that can truly hinder a game. When it goes against the standard game logic it makes you wonder what were they thinking? The hole example in the video is spot on. Great video Mark and it’s a testament to this channel. The facts may be harsh but fair as always and asking the community was a great idea to collect feedback from the fans. Well done my friend and chin up indeed, I’m here if you need anything bro. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@GrinningWolfGames Hey mate - this actually ISN’T the game I was talking about lol…
“Can’t wait to play this game, looked lovely in the trailer!”
Killed instantly by a rat followed by a “game over” screen that looks like a geocities website.
😂
all the budgets went into the visual department, unfortunately they ran out of money before they can make a game over screen lmao. like wtf is that 4:48??? looks so out of place.
@@pemuda7075 I'm not a massive Game Over screen nerd or anything, but I started Baldo just after I'd completed Death's Door which not only has the most beautiful Game Over animation I've ever seen, but it actually gets incorporated into the story later on. I'm guessing that was why I was probably more sensitive to ugly Game Over screens when I played Baldo.
It looks like fuckin comic sans lmao
Awwwww this makes me so sad!!! i wanted this game so badly. Boy Id buy it if they spend a year and fix it. otherwise pass. oh so sad :(
Oh no, i really was looking after this one, hope they hear you and fix it. Still love the art style tho. Great review 👍🏻😎
Yeah I only have hopes this is helpful - it’s certainly not meant to just sh&t on them. Mark
@@SwitchUpYt nah man, it was fair, it felt real and detailed, constructive. I Still want to pick up the game for myself or at least wait for a sale
Better to just watch a Ghibli film
Save yourself. Haha! It's far from good right now.
@@fotografick Or you can play Ni No Kuni if you want that asethetics.
The dodge mechanic is ridiculous! I rolled to avoid an enemy and got stuck in the scenary also. After completing the first dungeon I couldn't bring myself to play it anymore unfortunately. I couldn't agree more about the rice paddy field quest
Same. I also got stuck in the scenery just walking around. Had to reload the game just to get out. Really shoddy work.
To be honest this game just felt disrespectful.
I went back to Garden Story, which is much less ambitious in its Zelda leanings and not without its frustrations but so much more competent than this that it was satisfying just to see a game doing things well, even setting aside Garden Story being a charmer in its own right.
This sound more and more like Summer in Mara.
The initial trailers and aesthetics make it a must play but then the game actually drops and it's WTF?
Sad.
Agreed, I thought summer in Mara may be windwaker complete with dungeons, such trash
My time at portia too :5
I feel the need to say I really like Summer in Mara. But I understand the frustration with it -- the trailers promised a farming/crafting sim with lots of exploration and adventure, and it wound up basically being a long series of fetch quests. I just really like fetch quests XD
What? I thought Summer in Mara was great! And I _loathe_ farming sims. The story was simple yet sweet, the exploration was serviceable, but the visuals - and that soundtrack, man... overall it was a very enjoyable experience for me.
First Balan Wonderworld and now Baldo? Ay caramba. Something about those “B” games I suppose
IKR Jack?! What are they doing to us! Mark
This ain't Like balan, so don't compare the 2.
@@Yusei255 We know - just having a little chuckle :D
Hopefully Super Monkey Ball is ok
Hopefully BDSP won't suck.
Absolutely spot on. I pre-ordered this, thinking (silly me) that after so much dev time, this game had to be good. Forced myself through the first annoyingly frustrating, vague dungeon, and don't think I'll ever go back to finish the game. The combat and level design are my biggest gripes, along with a map system that leaves me with no idea how to get where I want to go next. I'd rather spend my time playing something truly enjoyable. Would absolutely get a refund if I could.
Same, sir. On all counts. Such a disappointment.
I guess Cyberpunk2077 doesn't send it's lesson enough.
If u played on steam for less than 2 hrs u can get a refund
Why preorder. Why preorder. Why why why 🤣
You pre-ordered a digital game??
One of the most frustrating gaming experiences of my life.
I was so excited for this game, and I agree with you on all points, the dungeons are so tedious and there’s no natural feel of progression, combat is annoying only good part is the game over restart is quick. I was good about manually saving but your right auto save should be a default, wish I’d seen your review before I purchased!
Hey Mates glad to know I was not crazy with the frustration I was living with in this game and reported on. Great stuff as usual. Cheers!
Thanks mate - not at all - my initial rosy impressions unfortunately have been tainted by so many annoying issues. Mark
@@SwitchUpYt same till I finished the Galeon I was grinning and in good spirits then well I got 1 shot by a random lizard guy 10 times and you know the rest...
Love your channel sir I def support it keep up the good work Mate
So glad i can still rely on you guys to save me from making dumb purchases! Hope they fix this!
Excellent video as always my good chaps! ❤️
I didn't knew there for so many things that needed to be addressed. Guess I'd just wait on it then, thanks for covering another video on it, really appreciate it
Oh man. This games looks so good and then this. I was really looking forward to play the game, but I guess right now it's not worth investing the time, until they have fixed these issues.
Thanks a lot for the review!
Have a nice day :)
Thanks for being the first man through the trench with this game. I'll avoid this game until and if there is a patch to address the major concerns. I'll keep replaying all the Metroid games to get ready for dread.
Oof, that last clip of running behind the tree and getting a 'Game Over' @11:00 is ridiculous. Great overall summary, though!
These devs are con-men (I don't say that lightly) That whole line that this game was 15 years in the making is just not true and the reason I know that is because of how many other titles they've made and how many of those titles contain similar issues. Go onto their steam page and you'll see 4 games, all with either mixed or negative reviews talking about how basic mechanics are just wrong and how they used nice looking graphics to sell garbage games. They have some 20 mobile titles with a similar amount of reviews as well. This isn't a case of devs just being overwhelmed and not being able to make what they wanted to, this is a case of the devs not caring and knowing enough to make a competent game.
And btw doesn't matter that their team is only 2 devs, much larger and better games have been made by fewer people. Minecraft(1 person), hollow knight (3 people), Stardew valley(1 person), axiom verge 1 & 2 (1 person) etc. Modern game design makes it possible for small teams of devs to quickly build games (go play games from any game jam on the past 10 years)
The devs liked Zelda and ghibli (and a few other games) and they just don't understand what makes any of those things good. Seriously, I wanted to like this game but it's just too frustrating, to a point where it seems intentional. As you mentioned, that quest where you have to walk around 3 screens to get to the woman, there are tons of other mechanics and examples of places in the game that just waste your time. I suspect this was done to make the game feel bigger than it actually is. The fact that there even is stamina just doesn't make sense, in BoTW it worked because it also fed into other parts of the game aside from just running; not so for baldo. Movement while holding items, moving in water, the structure of most of the screens etc.
The story is a mess as well. You have no less than 6 mcguffins in the first hour alone (WTF is that?) And the text is so verbose and convoluted that it's hard to understand anything that is happening. Also, no establishing dialogue or cut scenes. Who is baldo? Who is Luna? Why should I care about any of these people? What is this world? Why are there so many tentacle monsters? Never explained at all. There are of course many games that don't explain these things but they use the environment and gameplay to tell the story, the devs that made baldo have no such subtly.
Screw this game, I have no faith that these devs will even fix the game breaking bugs much less update the mechanics of the game to not make it garbage. It's times like these where I wish the eShop let you get refunds.
I was following your screed up until it just felt like you've determined in your mind that every single little detail of this game is empirically evil. Nah, can't trust what you say. The game does have some good points, but what your criticism amounts to is a near emotional overreaction. Because anyone can choose a game that's universally considered great and make up or apply a bunch of critical jargon and make it seem as if everyone was wrong to like a game for their own reasons.
@@megamaniscoolrightguys2749 The game IS quite broken.
Interesting I'll be keeping a closer eye on them from now on.
At first it was suppose to be a gameboy advance game, so yes the game sleep since 15 years.
Good ole' Naps Team. GREAT at visuals. Gameplay? Not so much. I had(have) Gekido on my Gameboy Advance. Infuriating for all the reasons mentioned in this video and comments thread -- only from a beat 'em up perspective. After all this time, they still don't know how to mechanically design a game well.
Thanks for this video! Like many others I was looking forward to this game. Guess I'll have to wait a little longer...
Your review is always on point! Thanks for this! Please do another review for Eastward later on once released on switch.
You hit the nail on the head. I agree with all your criticisms of the game and I’d like to add one as well. It’s very frustrating not being able to pull objects like those owl statues and the boxes. You should be able to push and pull those objects.
You should show more examples of the things you're talking about. Liking the new review approach though, it's an improvement. Appreciate the honesty, makes me want to come back to the channel.
I'm gutted actually. Been looking forward to this game for some time. I hope they can take on board what you've said. Thank you for making the video.
There's just too many unfinished games getting released at the moment imo
Oooh no 😭. I was so looking forward to this one. I had picked up Fort triumph right before this, and I've been stuck on that. I had plans to jump on Baldo right after. I really hope to see this on an all patched up!
You just got a shout out on RGT 85 on this review Haa :) Stella video lads
NGL wasn't expecting much from this game. When I saw how the UI looked in the demos, I knew I should lower my expectation. Glad I did.
Finally been desperately waiting for y’all’s review on this!!!
Thanks matey! Mark
Me too
After watching the full video I hope they fix some of these issues. The save issues is a deal breaker for me!!
@@alyssam73022I really hope they do.. I Uninstalled it on my switch.. Just waiting for the patch updates now from the devs
@@alyssam73022 Yeah you can exit to the menu to save but it's so lame 😂
Great review, I had wondered if this was worth a purchase, and it seems not in its current state. Please do a follow-up video if and when they patch the game to get rid of some of the obvious flaws.
IOTY (Indie of the year) will be eastward. That homage to nostalgic 90s Japanese animation will win all sorts of awards.
I want to agree so bad but. There’s way too much hype and pressure. My guess is the art style will be cool but combat will be mediocre. Hopefully i’m wrong but I have a feeling this will be the case. I’ll still play it 100%
Without any reviews or anything on the game that's just being stupid...
@@perpetualebb I get where you're coming from. I'm sure there are plenty of people that probably already dislike the game because whatever they saw in that 30 minute play through on youtube. My backlog is insane but I need this game like now.
Dang it!!! I bought this after the first impressions.....lol hopefully there is an update, great review as usual guys!
Maye need about 7 updates but yeah one step at a time! 👍
Wow….I am glad I waited for your review. I don’t think I will be picking this one up until you do an “all patched up”
Excellent video Mark. Hopefully we will see this on one of the patched up videos in the future. I'm glad I held off on getting this game.
I really think people need to take several things into account. It's a game that follows some really old game patterns, but they adjusted it for newer platforms...
The drops are actually calculated on Baldo's height (taller=death). The enemies are no longer one hit killers once you start collecting more hearts which you can do quite early on and once you start really exploring the map is oftentimes not needed.
As for fast travel points, I've found a lot of them, but you do need to put in the effort as quite a few of them are hidden puzzle towers that also double as a warp point...
If I think of it more like an old school game with difficulty that's tied to that, it works really well. The saving thing is literally mentioned when you leave the game for the main screen. It will ask you if you want to save, so that's more of a change between people who assume and those who check really...
As for the glitches and bugs, the developers have already released a patch that fixes a lot of those. They are putting in the effort. Alongside the patch they also dropped the prices for clothing and such, so they are listening to feedback.
All in all I feel people immediately jumped on this game with critique not taking into account that this is not a triple a title with the massive development team that comes with it.
It takes effort from the player. The puzzles aren't cookie cutter. You actually need to think about them, but at the same time the game also helps you by offering items that actually clue you in on the solution... If you get a quest it may be middle or late game solveable even if you've only just started. It takes actual thinking and searching. The more you play and get certain combat items the more the world opens up and offers new things.... the same goes for pushable items. They can push, but the push interaction actually clues you in later that you can use other interactions on that item.
Great to see this video come out. I too was so excited to play. Then after 10 hours of game time, getting lost and confused for many of them, I had to put it down.
A bug tipped me over the edge and I hope hope patches can improve it.
edit: The biggest things for me were dying constantly, trial and error gameplay, designed to make me take a long time to get places for no reason, directionless gameplay (feeling lost) and bugs. I abandoned fighting things as an unnecessary way to see the game over screen again.
Yeah I am sure they will fix these issues - but some are so fundamental I don’t know HOW they ever made it through development :D - Mark
"Abandoned fighting games as an unnecessary way to see the game over screen"
🤣💥
Well, at least now I can cut one game off my too-long wishlist. Thanks for enduring and giving us your impression.
If by some chance it gets a miracle patch that drastically improves things, I’ll give it another look.
I’m playing this on Apple Arcade. I haven’t had the problems with missing items, but the constant deaths from falling down and terrible hit boxes are really frustrating.
Yeah I was playing it in arcade as well. Just gave up in the end.
Same here, at least it was free. It was slightly better playing with a PS4 controller but still frustrating!
@@SuperPastorgary I was playing it on a Mac with a PS4 controller, the first boss is hella frustrating.
Thanks again for your review and time. This, again is the reason why we should be careful about some good looking games. Also, it's tough when a game is made by a few people. They should've had more people testing it. They tried though.
Will you revisit this one, I noticed there have been a few patches yet can't find much info, just wondered if you'll be doing an All Patched Up vid soon?
I got the game on sale as am hoping it can still be enjoyed
Oh wow.
Was going to pick this up.
I think I will wait for a patch or two, and see if you do a "patched up" video then decide from there.
Thanks for the heads up with the issues.
The marker on the map doing a quest is not an issue, as many devs have decided to do away with this. That is fine.
The saving, glitches, missing items, small icons, combat balancing is what my issues would be.
Thank you so much for this review. I agree with everything you've said!! I feel like this game was never tested or something. It feels like everything in this game has a frustrating element to it. The combat is what really gets me. I can live with a poor minimap or poor UI or poor objectives marking (cause you can just watch a guide to where to go). But the combat!! I think it has been a while since I've played a game which such poor combat mechanics. The dodge is useless, hitboxes feels random and enemies can insta kill whenever they feel like it. So happy you mention the box pushing thing, it got me so confused in the first dungeon! Can't do it, don't show it! Finally I was not expecting to see so many game over screens in this game.
I really had high hopes for this game, but I think I’ll wait to see if they do some major patches on it. Also, if there’s a reaction clip somewhere of the moment you realized you had lost ten hours of gameplay, I’d pay money to see that :-D
Saving system, over 1min loading and lack of map system are a deal breaker for me. Thanks for sharing the experience. I really like such videos that points out all the negative aspects.
Even tho I was excited for this one I held off pre ordering and boy I’m glad I did. I’ll wait for a few patches and see if they improve it. Thanks for review
Thanks for the video! I'd been excited for this game when I initially saw the trailer but wanted to wait for some reviews/impressions before picking it up myself, and it sounds like at this point that outside of the art style (which I really like) the rest of the game has a lot to fix before it becomes a good gaming experience for most people. Definitely a bummer, and a game I'll be skipping for now.
Damn. What a shame. Was looking forward to this.
lol that "Game Over" looks like something from a flash game
Probably the most WTF game over text in any game.
Completely agree with your points here Mark, I picked this game up on ps5 due to your comments about the loading times and I haven't enjoyed the hour I've spent with it, its so frustrating that I can be one shotted by almost every enemy in the game, like what's the point in having 3 hearts if they don't really mean anything? Two of my other gripes are the fact there's no hints in dungeons (at least in the ship where I'm up to) I'm not asking to have my hand held every step of the way but some vauge idea of where I'm meant to go would be nice. The other is that game over screen... For something you'll be seeing a lot of you'd of thought they could of made it look less like they'd made it in Microsoft word!
All in all I feel like I've wasted my money buying baldo as the problems you've mentioned as well as the two I've mentioned mean it's not an enjoyable experience to play this game for me and with a big backlog why should I waste my time playing a game I'm not enjoying, which is a shame because they could of made something special with the graphics and character design they came up with.
I saw this coming. Had high hopes and waited for this release. Hopefully the Devs can patch it up and hopefully it makes it to your all patched up series. It still looks stunning. I'll probably pick it up when the Devs fix the issues. Thanks for revisiting the game.
I legit thought I was progressing the wrong way when I got to those lizard enemies. He was harder than the first boss.😣
Really regret buying this one and I was SOOOO hyped for it.
Im glad I held off for high hopes of Eastward. Will you be giving that one a review soon??
Man, I was really looking forward to this. Was very close to getting it, bought 2 prof Layton games on DS/3DS instead 😂
Great review (?) Mark, but I can't wait for "Murder on Eridanos" review!
Ow man I was looking forward 2 this one was waiting 2 see if it got a physical release first im glad I waited now.
camera view fist glimpse right of the game not yet played long but it is good. new to the eyes and gameplay. but this will be a good to look forward....
A Whole MOOD popped out of Mark! 😩🤣💥
Argh what a shame. I am glad I held off on purchasing now and worked on the back log.
At least you guys get some content for us to enjoy when they hopefully patch it all up.
There was a bug at the first dungeon where if you left it early for whatever reason(In my case, I left to go buy a shield and return right after). The rock that allowed you to go back inside the dungeon was gone forever. So i literally waited until they fixed that, as it prevents you from continuing the game if you don't finish the dungeon.
So unfortunate. I had been eyeballing this one and Eastward ever since they were announced.
Please please please let Eastward be good.
You nailed it. It’s already off the memory card. Batting 0 for 2 lately with Baldo and then Monster Harvest. Was able to return the latter but eeesh.. going to go cry silently and play Quake. 😂🥲😭
Hehe - sorry mate - always gotta wait for those final SwitchUp thoughts if you’re able . Mark
@@SwitchUpYt Should have! Dang preorder discounts.
i bought the game based on your last post on it and thought what am i doing wrong not enjoying it as much, glad it isn’t just me
I'm hoping they fix these issues prior to the physical coming out. I heard a physical is coming so was holding out for that if that is indeed true. But if these problems are still there for that release then I guess I'll leave getting it
Sad to say I'm glad I didn't get Baldo right away and purchased Psychonauts 2 for my PS5 instead! (amazing game BTW! Shame the original or sequel hasn't made it Switchbound).
So Mark, maybe in 6-12 months we might see an "All Patched Up" video with you singing Baldo's praises that they took note of all your thoughts and requests?🤞
Also heads up it appears the dev has set up a fb group asking people to send in bug reports and suggestions.
Oh nice!
Disappointing but not surprising.
I was excited for this the first time I saw it 2 or maybe 3 years back. I waited patiently and hoped every time there was a Direct there'd be info on it but nothing came.
I heard at some point it was going to come out last year but was pushed back because of Covid. I was fine with that.
When it just popped up suddenly on the Nintendo Eshop upcoming games section with a date of just 3 or 4 weeks notice I was worried they were suddenly pushing it out unfinished due to publishers pressure or no more budget to complete.
Your performance review actually gave me hope and I almost bought it last week when I was bored but decided to hang on for a full review.
Glad I did, I'll leave it on the wishlist in hopes of it featuring on your Patched up series one day.
100% agree. Got as far as the boss of Savoka Prison and after an hour of 1 hit kills the Switch nearly went through the window. It’s a lot of work for very little pay off. Plus coins and items wouldn’t store half the time or I’d lose them once I died. So frustrating! It’s really made me appreciate the time Nintendo takes to refine games like BOTW.
Awesome review guys thank you for the Great content
I haven’t picked the game up yet, but a lot of these issues are things I would absolutely bemoan if I had. Hopefully the developers take heed and polish up some of the rough edges, because on the surface, it really is a beautiful and charming game.
Waiting for a patch and that possible first sale to go along with it. 😅
I also, can relate to that leg example. I feel i just learned to walk. I've been walking this particular way for most of my life amd have discovered it cuases these others aches and pains i have. So, i can relate. 🤣
Oh man... I was really looking forward to getting this one. This review may have killed my high expectations. But fair enough, the game does seem to have issues that need addressing!
Yep, fair points all around.
Although I disagree about the autosave assumption. I think it's fair that a game doesn't auto save as long as they clearly show in the menu where the save function is. And though I do think an added autosave feature makes things smoother, there's still quite a few adventure games these days that rely on save points/manual saves and they don't bother me.
But anyway, thanks for showcasing the issues you had. I hope Baldo gets some updates in the near future because the art and world seem like they are worth exploring.
Cheers, yeah they don't clearly show anything 😂
@@SwitchUpYt Well then I plead the 5th, your honor
@WaterMusic34 hehehe
That last shot before the video ends of the character dying behind a tree is the perfect summary of the player's experience
Guess I'll wait for this to have proper polish before buying. I really want to play it but not in its current iteration. All the best to the devs, keep grinding and you'll have something special :)
I hope they fix this game because I bought it after your first video on it and the very next day I start to hear about all the problems. Super bummed I spent money on this
I hope the developers of the game do something soon, before I delete it.
Nice vid guys almost at 200 k!!! 😊👍🏻
So close mate! Mark
Wow and I was looking forward to getting it. There's a reason why I don't get games the day it comes out and this is the reason.
Eastward...do NOT let me down.. you have the potential to be indie game of the year..dont mess up. That music is beyond sublime.
To be honest half the reason I bought this so quickly was because the last Baldo video that came out on this channel severely underplayed the glaring issues. Not really blaming you guys, it seemed to be a rushed video to be one of the first Baldo 'reviews' out and I could tell you were as excited as we all were to finally get your hands on it. Not posting this to point blame, I just think it deserves mentioning because I like this channel but feel like the disparity between these two videos irt how the game's glaring issues were addressed is going to make me a bit more hesitant to take your word only from here on and I doubt I'm the only one. Still love the channel.
Whelp. I was planning on maybe picking this up after my vacation, but I guess you saved me there, just in time. What a shame. The world looked gorgeous.
I agree with you on most points it needs alot more work and polish but the feel of it and the not telling you what to do to solve something the old school hair pulling out puzzle mechanics is your reward that sense of accomplishment ive only had to look up one thing so far and it was because I was stuck because of a glitch which it has its fair share of. This game is not really marketable for your every day gamer and I believe they should of been clear about that it takes patience most don't have and I play half the time with 2 toddlers crawling all over me so it take alittle more focus.
4:30 hahaha! Headshot! Totally agree on all your review here. Hoping they will iron it all.
Oh man, what a laundry list of bugbears! I'm gutted, was looking forward to this game. It had the art style, the Zelda like premise, yet it sounds like a annoying mess. great deep dive boys, appreciate these types of videos. I'll look into the game at a later date if some of these things get changed, but some sound like they are too deeply rooted into the gameplay and probably can't be.
Just downloaded it on Apple Arcade to see if it would be better on switch and I have yet to play it. I’m glad I haven’t bought it on switch yet. Thanks for the heads up. 🙌
That's a shame as it looks like a game with a lot of potential. Hopefully the developers go "No Man's Sky" with it and work incredibly hard to make the game great.
Will you be doing a review of the upcoming G-Darius game SwitchUp? I'm a big fan of it as it's a great side shooter with probably one of the best soundtracks in any game in my opinion. However, the price tag is very steep for just a port. I'm also interested in the other darius collection available on the switch but the price of those is also extortionate!
Well I bought this cause I was just so excited by the visuals. I wish I had seen this before I made the mistake but I have not even played it just yet. I guess now is the waiting game for them to patch but $25 for all these problems is just not right . Thank you guys for giving the dev feedback so maybe just maybe they will see this video and fix everything. Their is a lot of potential here but you can't ride on visuals alone.
Even with the negatives, I have loved my experience of this game.
I had a few of the same gripes as you but I would still recommend this to Switch owners.
No chance I'll be picking thisup after your review, unless they patch a lot of things.
Still, my usual question for RPGs: how is the stealth?
You mentioned "stealth sections" - is it just that, specific sections, or is stealth generally a consistently available gameplay mechanic that is a viable approach to encounters?
Gulp...just checked my save game after changing game yesterday. Luckily it has saved (I didn't exit to menu) however I have lost a heart, my orbs and my money 🤷♂️
Has the latest patch/update for Baldo improved anything/any of these?
Thank you!!! I was very excited about this game. But this video tells the true tale of Baldo…
I wanted to play this game so much! Now not so sure anymore... maybe I just wait for more updates for this game 😇
After 20 h playing I totally agree with your review and It is very pity as this game has a lot of potential if the developers fix it.
Thank you for the review. I am saddened, as a huge fan of the ('old') zelda style and Studio Ghibli. Hope they fix some of these.
I’m determined to try and finish it. I’m in the 4th dungeon now. Anyone know what the missing items are and when? That way I can make sure my game is saved beforehand?
Well that is sad. It was one of the games I wanted to try because it was so pretty but now I think I’ll save myself the misery. I mean, I mostly liked oceanhorn-minus the last boss being impossible for me to beat-and that didn’t have jumping either. But at least it didn’t LET you fall to your doom! not to mention that the fighting sounds more annoying than actually fun. Thanks for the honest review.
What about the thing that you can't use analog in menu but + pad?
Can they update these thing with further patches? Or do you think they’ll change them if/when they do a sequel? I’ve hated the enemy system and the fact that your hearts are miserably few. It’s just such a shame because it seemed so good
Oh know I'm about three hours in and haven't had time to go back to it. Am I going back to know save?
I still never got my fourth heart back after that bug fix. It’s made the game much more difficult and frustrating at times with only 3 hearts. Along with the other issues I feel like I’m walking through mud or trapped between a rock an enemy just waiting to die.
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Its a shame because i was ready to buy this when it came out, oh well, Tales of Arise you’re up and im so flipping excited 😊
Still looking forward to it. I've got it downloaded :)
Enjoy 👋🏻🤣
I thought at first everyone was gushing over Baldo? I hadn't gotten it yet, but everyone seemed so positive about the game.
I'll have to watch the Switch Up review.
I bought this one when it released but haven’t played it yet. I hope it will be improved
Have you played with the updates?