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  • @Petronious
    @Petronious Před rokem +14

    I'd just like to point out in case it wasn't clear in the video that I was playing the PC version of the game via Steam, before it launched... so I can't really comment on any of the other versions, or on any fixes that may have been made with a day one patch.
    It's all new to me cause I usually review old games 😅

    • @spencerbryan8819
      @spencerbryan8819 Před rokem +2

      Do you have any thoughts on the abundance of physics issues and janky animations on the PC version? I was surprised to not hear them mentioned, along with the slow camera and lack of input customization.

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před rokem +3

      @@spencerbryan8819 Can't really say physics objects or the camera caused me any major issues. If they'd caused me a big problem I'd have definitely brought it up!
      Lack of input customisation may be an oversight on my part as I generally review console games, so I just plugged my Xbox controller in... and what controls were presented to me worked fine enough really!

    • @maximoperez4751
      @maximoperez4751 Před 10 měsíci

      No the ps5 is Best version not on pc

    • @dftfire
      @dftfire Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@Petronious Are there any further updates for this game planned?

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před 3 měsíci

      @dftfire Not as far as I'm aware but how would I know??? I've no insider information I can assure you 😅
      I think the dev is working on a new game based on his twitter. Looks nice.

  • @SteveOfWarr
    @SteveOfWarr Před rokem +8

    8:13 She's called LAURA CRUZ?! lol that's such a deepcut TR reference I'm actually impressed 🤣

  • @BugsyFoga
    @BugsyFoga Před rokem +12

    Always up for a good 3D platformer.

  • @RyanBeardy
    @RyanBeardy Před rokem +6

    Really cool that all of this seemed to be made by one person? It seems really hard to make a platformer like this within the scope of one individual, but looks like they did a good job!

  • @MoonSpiritChannel
    @MoonSpiritChannel Před rokem +4

    Funny about the references because the time-traveling refrigerator was a concept for Back to the Future! Yup, before the DeLorean, it was gonna be a fridge. Saw it on a Netflix series that documented the making of the movie.

  • @Shockwerk
    @Shockwerk Před rokem +4

    I like that every time you find an ancient stone, there is a little description text.

  • @RidgeRacer
    @RidgeRacer Před rokem +2

    English wall sockets?! I'm sold.

  • @Shockwerk
    @Shockwerk Před rokem +4

    That evil scientist bunny dude resembles Dr. Cortex quite a lot.

  • @ScorpioCesarcade
    @ScorpioCesarcade Před rokem +3

    I remember hearing about this game in passing and completely forgetting about it till you started mentioning it on Twitter. This is right up my alley and it looks like great fun! Always enjoy it when 3D platformers use purples in their hues, it's just so pleasing on the eyes and this game is no exception! The movement looks smooth and satisfying too. Fantastic review Pete, I'm going to have to get this as soon as a physical is available for Switch.

  • @Aleister_E.
    @Aleister_E. Před 8 měsíci +1

    In 2023, a year so good in gaming that we have seen the release of titles like Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, Final Fantasy XVI, Sea of Stars, Baldur's Gate 3, Super Mario RPG Remake, Spider-Man 2, and more... Clive 'N' Wrench is hands down my personal pick for Game of the Year!
    I didn't realize it until you mentioned it, but the lack of general minigames is actually really great.
    I do agree that the ending felt a bit rushed and kind of felt off by comparison.
    But yeah. I loved it.

  • @TroboTicTac
    @TroboTicTac Před rokem +1

    4:08 As SOON as I saw this, I instantly wanted to buy
    The floating head icons reminds me so much of Crash Bandicoot!!

  • @tvirus9369
    @tvirus9369 Před rokem +2

    They took that glide from the game whiplash

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před rokem +1

      Oh yeah! I've not played that one yet but a friend has a copy that I'd like to borrow some time.
      It looks like a game I'd talk about!

  • @Crow_Rising
    @Crow_Rising Před rokem +1

    "Spiral 2: Trouble with the Trolly Eh?" had me rolling.

  • @joeslickback
    @joeslickback Před rokem

    Petronious: nO mInIgAmEs
    (Flashback triggers)
    "Welcome to Bonus Stage"

  • @whalleyreviews
    @whalleyreviews Před rokem +4

    Honestly this game just looks so fun and I do love me a platformer! I won't lie, after watching this video I went ahead and brought it! Haha! Amazing video as always, Pete!

  • @Zenlore6499
    @Zenlore6499 Před rokem +6

    My word, this game almost seems more British than Rareware!

  • @ContentFreeTime
    @ContentFreeTime Před rokem +2

    Great video! I wasn't too interested in this game after I heard some other negative reviews but after watching yours I definitely want to check it out

  • @RichardPlaysStuff
    @RichardPlaysStuff Před rokem +1

    Another reference I spotted; all the appliances have Lister on them
    Lister > Smeg > Smeghead > Red Dwarf lmao

  • @Zenlore6499
    @Zenlore6499 Před rokem +1

    I’m so happy that you were able to get an early copy! And the video came out great! 😊

  • @DoctorInk20
    @DoctorInk20 Před rokem +2

    My good fellow, you have sold me so hard on this game. It's going on my Steam wishlist right now. I'm intrigued to really give it a go, since I normally don't go near new games as of late, but this is also speaking my lingo. 😁That and a game that opens with the main characters asleep on a couch gets a thumbs up from me.
    Looking at the hover mechanic, I actually think that's meant to be like Crystal Dynamic's _Whiplash,_ in which Spanx the Weasel can hover by whirling Redmond the Rabbit over his head with the chain that tethers them.
    *Also, fun fact:* The time-travelling fridge concept is probably another sneaky nod to _Back To The Future._ In one of the earliest drafts, Marty was supposed to use a Coca-Cola-powered time chamber Doc Brown built out of a refrigerator.

  • @Saxdude26
    @Saxdude26 Před rokem

    I love how much airtime this game has been getting. Clive 'n' Wrench looks freaking awesome, from menu to movement, and you're completely right that very few games nowadays don't sprinkle the odd mini-game or deviation into the gameplay loop, especially in 3D. Even the triple A titles have one or two pace breakers.
    Also one of the PSone boxes is titled: "Spiral 2: Trouble with the Trolley, Eh?" FREAKING HILARIOUS! Great review dude.

  • @thepainthuffer886
    @thepainthuffer886 Před rokem +5

    Probably one of the few positive reviews of this game so far, everyone else has just been ripping this apart

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před rokem +1

      That's a shame. I've had a quick look at some other videos and see what you mean for a few of them.
      All I can comment on is what I personally played though, so I played it on my PC and genuinely didn't have any performance issues on my end at all.
      Hopefully the day one patches iron out any smaller issues other folks were having, because I think the game is fun in it's design.

  • @ChristianMusicByDallas
    @ChristianMusicByDallas Před rokem +1

    im gonna go buy this today, i saw it at gamestop and cant wait to play it

  • @Ospyro3em
    @Ospyro3em Před 11 měsíci +1

    Despite its many issues, I definitely cannot bring myself to hate it. What it lacks in polish, it more than makes up for in heart and soul, and i genuinely have a really fun time playing it. I hope Dinosaur Bytes keeps developing games

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před 11 měsíci +1

      That's the thing I feel too. I could have admittedly been a little harsher in this video at times in hindsight... but even if I did, I'd end up recommending it to platformer fans anyway! I do like it.
      I'm looking forward to playing it through again on my PS5 before the end of the year.

    • @Ospyro3em
      @Ospyro3em Před 11 měsíci

      @Petronious I definitely recommend picking up a physical copy if you haven't already- you even get a little old-style instruction booklet in it!

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@Ospyro3em Oh I got one on launch day! I pre-ordered it before I got my review code so I'm ready to go when I fancy replaying it 👍

  • @another_form
    @another_form Před rokem

    Very thorough and enjoyable review!

  • @strain42
    @strain42 Před rokem

    I'd been following this game for years and was anxious to buy a physical copy and I'll admit I did really love it. I'm right there with ya, the references, both big and subtle were such a treat.
    I'll admit though, and this isn't necessarily the fault of the game itself...but I had trouble playing this game for an extended period of time as something about playing it actually gave me motion sickness ^^;;

  • @SirCrackerBulb
    @SirCrackerBulb Před rokem +1

    I wasn't sure what to think of this game going from what I saw in the past, that said, it does look rather fun!

  • @CRANTIME
    @CRANTIME Před rokem +2

    ngl if I ever make a video game, I'm packin' that sucker to the teeth with references lmao

  • @RamblePrism
    @RamblePrism Před rokem +1

    7:51 what the heck happened to the skybox there, I thought CZcams was glitching out, haha
    Cool that you liked this game! So far I've heard mixed things about it. Might just try it out for myself, I'm not a fan of the artstyle but it does look fun to play. It's pretty surreal that it's finally out.

  • @MasterEth
    @MasterEth Před rokem

    This is definitely worth a buy on steam, thanks!

  • @anniejefferson7329
    @anniejefferson7329 Před 8 měsíci

    Omg I'm stuck on 3rd boss. Uggg. Love this game. Reminds me of spyro

  • @andrealopriore9062
    @andrealopriore9062 Před rokem +1

    Gotta give this a try...

  • @trixsomethingsomething2095

    Hey is that the rabbit from AntonBall? Lol

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před rokem

      I guess so! I've not played that but AntonBall is referenced in this game too!

  • @ToxicMonster5
    @ToxicMonster5 Před 10 měsíci

    This was a fun bite sized game, I have my complaints about some aspects, but overall, I enjoyed it and would like to see more.

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před 10 měsíci

      Yeah that's my sentiment too. I could have perhaps been a bit harsher in this video at times but the end result would have still been a thumbs up from me.
      I'm looking forward to replaying it on PS5 at some point!

    • @ToxicMonster5
      @ToxicMonster5 Před 10 měsíci

      @@PetroniousI would like to see this game get a sequel, flesh out the cast a bit more as well.

  • @vashiss
    @vashiss Před rokem +2

    It is a bit cluncky and the one-guy development can be seen in the lack of technical small détails. Super fun anyway !

  • @dftfire
    @dftfire Před rokem +2

    This game looks decent to me, especially given it was made by one person. But I think this is literally the _only_ positive review I've seen on CZcams for it. Seems to be getting 5/10 on average, though some reviews are even 1/10 or 2/5! Many seem to really hate it. So I'm not sure what to think.
    If it has bugs and technical issues, sure, that is a genuine issue. But people expecting the visuals to be on-par with Yooka-Laylee or Odyssey is silly, given they had larger teams, and millions spent on them. Or for people to say "it's just like Banjo-Kazooie", well, aren't most 3D platformers in the past 20 years just large, sandbox style levels where you do missions or freely explore? How-else can you really do it different?

    • @Scott...
      @Scott... Před rokem

      Seems like a game that’s much easier to appreciate than to enjoy

  • @gaw0046
    @gaw0046 Před rokem

    Hey Petronius glad to you covered this indie platformer had no idea about. Btw what happened to those old Crash reviews like the nitro Kart GBA one?

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před rokem +1

      I do mean to address it properly in an update video eventually, but I chose to shelf a lot of my older work a while back.

    • @gaw0046
      @gaw0046 Před rokem

      @@Petronious Alright. They're your vids of course. I just went to rewatch some and couldnt tell if they were unlisted or completely gone.

  • @RadioTails
    @RadioTails Před rokem +2

    NintendoLife just released a review of this game, and they gave this a 3/10? Honestly, NLife's reviews are pretty terrible (don't get me started on the idiot who reviewed the Snow Bros Remastered), and actually reading it for myself, I feel the user was pretty harsh on a lot of stuff. Although now I'm looking at it, I think they have just grabbed a random user to review this......
    Anyway, after watching this video, I'm actually curious in checking it out for myself. I think if you're expecting Mario Odyssey quality, then you're going to be disappointed. The fact this looks like it was made by a small team, it really doesn't look that bad and looks fun.
    Maybe this is just me, but the main characters remind me of Crash Bandicoot, Coco Bandicoot, and Neo Cortex in design. I could be wrong on this, but it feels like they were too inspired by those characters I mentioned.
    The reference to the PlayStation games is funny, I feel the one referencing Spyro 2 (Spiral 2: Trouble with the trolley, eh?), kind of ruins the funny moment. I personally didn't have an issue with that part, so maybe's that why the joke just rubs me the wrong way. It would be like if I named a fake game "Speedy the Porcupine: Just Hold Right". Something that isn't true in Sonic games, and would feel like I'm taking the piss out of a franchise.
    As I said, I'm curious in checking this out, but maybe later on down the line.

  • @harrylyle5938
    @harrylyle5938 Před rokem

    Unrelated to this video, but was there a reason why you took down your original Destroy All Humans 1 & 2 Reviews? I was gonna comment on them to see if you would do a follow-up video on the two new remakes, and how you thought they stacked up to the originals?
    Btw Love your content man! Esp love the Rayman reviews you did as well!

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před rokem +1

      Yeah this in something I intend to address is a channel update if I ever sit down and make one of those...
      DAH is kinda the perfect example though, as originally I made those two videos before swapping to my newer, less whacky video style and didn't know what to do with the series as I didn't like the idea of it being split across two separate styles of video.
      Time went on and I've grown even more detached from all of my older content so I've just hidden it away.
      There's a LOT of stuff I'd be happy to redo now though, as I'm happier with my video format these days. Things like Pac-Man, Split Second, Dead Head Fred and DAH are all candidates.
      I've played through and recorded footage of the DAH1 remake, but haven't gotten very far with the second remake. I played it for a bit, but it just felt pretty buggy and rushed in comparison so I turned it off 😅
      I'll finish it some day.
      I do appreciate you taking the time to ask, though. And thanks for watching my other videos in the meantime!
      (Edit was to fix my phone's stupid autocorrect errors)

    • @harrylyle5938
      @harrylyle5938 Před rokem

      ​@@Petronious Cheers for answering man! Yeah, it'd be cool to see you do your newer style of review for these games plus maybe DAH Big Willy Unleashed and Path of the Furon, as no one ever seems to mention those games, (even if they are kinda crappy).
      Excited to see your next reviews, whatever they'll be!

  • @christiangottsacker6932
    @christiangottsacker6932 Před 8 měsíci

    Trouble with the trolley, eh?
    I heard this was some ex muppet monster adventure devs

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před 8 měsíci +1

      I don't think so... but I know Rob is a big fan of that game and doesn't hide it at all on his socials!
      His next game looks very inspired by it.

    • @christiangottsacker6932
      @christiangottsacker6932 Před 8 měsíci

      @Petronious well I heard it so I'm going to keep spreading misinformation until the feds come knocking

  • @SuperNintendoChalmers096

    Oh yeah, this game, I almost forgot about it since I bought Pizza Tower

  • @obscenity
    @obscenity Před rokem

    9:06 you totally skipped over the Scratch21 album sitting next to the games

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před rokem

      Yeah music references are lost on me so that's why I didn't mention it 😅

  • @TheFuronMothership
    @TheFuronMothership Před rokem

    I'm guessing it's not on Xbox, can't find it in the Xbox store. :(

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před rokem +1

      Ah! Again I'm so used to covering old games I totally forgot to mention systems...
      Yeah it's only on PC, Switch and PlayStation for now. I believe they were planning on looking into an Xbox release if the other systems sell well enough to fund it.

  • @tr1co0
    @tr1co0 Před rokem

    All the other reviews I’ve seen have made mention of some pretty significant flaws (like assets randomly appearing/disappearing, camera issues, jumps sometimes not working, etc.) did you not experience stuff like that or just not mention it?

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před rokem +3

      The closest thing I had to that was one level had the water appear different despite acting the same, but it only happened once and was such a minor issue I didn't feel the need to make a big deal of it.
      Definitely didn't have any big assets popping in/out though. I was playing the Steam version so I can't comment on the console ports.

    • @tr1co0
      @tr1co0 Před rokem

      @@Petronious Thanks for the reply. Good to hear you didn't have many notable problems. I'm really rooting for this game and was bummed to hear so many problem stories.

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před rokem +1

      @@tr1co0 Yeah, I'm genuinely surprised the general thoughts are really mixed. I obviously couldn't know what others were going to say until yesterday, but I honestly had a great time with it.
      I perhaps got lucky with the PC port running fine for me. Hopefully other versions can all be patched up in the near future.

    • @tr1co0
      @tr1co0 Před rokem

      @@Petronious Yeah I hope it can be patched up too. After a decade + worth of work and passion, I can't imagine they would knowingly release it in a state of permanent disarray.

  • @edward18517
    @edward18517 Před rokem +1

    Huh, don't know if it's cause you didn't have the time but this review seems a bit less wacky than normal o.o

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před rokem +3

      ... I've been making less wacky reviews for 2 years lol

    • @edward18517
      @edward18517 Před rokem +1

      @@Petronious Aw =( that's unfortunate (for me). I loved that stuff. The Spider-man ones, The Elmo one. They were always so much fun.
      But at least you're still making reviews ^_^

  • @jackcottle8144
    @jackcottle8144 Před rokem

    Hey mate when are you gonna finish the destroy all humans video games 😢

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před rokem

      I don't know. They're not really a priority for me right now tbh.

  • @aalonsoification
    @aalonsoification Před rokem

    Como fan del género he comprado el juego de salida y tengo que decir que es muy malo: jugabilidad imprecisa, mala cámara, pobre diseño, etc...

  • @joelants5207
    @joelants5207 Před rokem

    so far ive played the first 3 worlds and its been garbage, like there is no challenge the jiggies or whatever they are just sit out in the open, you pick them up, whoopty do, no fun in just running around only picking things up, and I dont see why id pick the game up again

  • @sammalone7881
    @sammalone7881 Před 5 měsíci

    How much did they pay you to say this is a goty contender? Played it based on your review, and the games hot trash compared to other 3d Platformers like Mario odyssey or Frontiers.

    • @Petronious
      @Petronious Před 5 měsíci

      I can't stress enough I wasn't paid to say anything at all, and I also bought my own copy of the game on console day one.
      And look at my sub count, I'm just a guy with a small CZcams channel I do as a hobby. No-one is paying a nobody like me for this sort of thing lol.
      But for me personally... yes, this was one of my 2023 GOTY contenders as a fan of this exact kind of old school collectathon. I enjoyed the game.
      I'll admit with a years worth of hindsight since this video was posted, I mentioned the phrase "game of the year" way too early in the year, and there's a few negatives more I could have said...
      But I'd still say this was a favorite of mine last year, and an easy recommendation to people who like this specific kind of collectathon platformers.

  • @LoneWolfGamer9613
    @LoneWolfGamer9613 Před rokem +2

    Funny how Clive N' Wrench are ripoffs of Banjo & Kazooie, Crash, and Sypro with its feel of 3D platforming, game mechanics, and how it is also a "collect-thon" game.

    • @Deadforge
      @Deadforge Před rokem +4

      Why would you ever take inspiration from games you enjoy to make your own 🤷‍♂️

    • @elin111
      @elin111 Před rokem +6

      God forbid something ever takes any kind of inspiration from anything.

    • @Deadforge
      @Deadforge Před rokem +1

      @@elin111 Blasphemy!

    • @LoneWolfGamer9613
      @LoneWolfGamer9613 Před rokem +1

      @@Deadforge I was saying it from a broader sense not literal.

    • @Deadforge
      @Deadforge Před rokem +1

      @@LoneWolfGamer9613 Okay gotcha

  • @Kousaburo
    @Kousaburo Před 3 dny

    It's a damn shame. Everything is there to make a good game but all of it is so jank, it's as if you can see it falling apart at the seems. The guy wasted 10 years of his time on this and it still looks and feels rushed.

  • @hughlingard
    @hughlingard Před rokem

    this game is a sloppy, broken embarrassing hot mess of a shit collect-a-thon. i couldn't actually believe they would have the cajones to release something so broken and barely held together with dirty duct tape. it would have been a ripoff even at $4.99; no joke this garbage is smelly and rotten af.

  • @ArtoriasNX
    @ArtoriasNX Před rokem

    I'd love to see your review of tinykin!