Palia Is A COMPLETELY FREE Switch Open World Adventure | Review!
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- I have been wanting to check this one out since release but I honestly couldn't be bothered! Then my daughter played for far too many hours and insisted we review it. Here we are! Let's find out! #Palia #Nintendoswitch #review
00:00 - Palia
00:56 - Humanity has disappeared...
01:40 - Create your player
03:35 - Farming ahoy!
04:44 - The Focus System
05:50 - Real world money?
08:01 - Performance
09:25 - Value...it's free!?
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Thanks to my daughter 💕 You're awesome you helped a ton. Mark
Its so nice that you share a love of gaming with your kids, both you and Glen. 😊
Good job daughter. 🤗
@@jesssealey6552 thank you mate. Mark
Thanks, Mark's daughter.
I don't think your a headless chicken - unlike your old man. 👍
@CrunchyRhombus 😂
I downloaded this a while ago but never opened it because I just didn’t have high hopes for a free game. I just believed it would be a lot of micro transactions and void of anything else in between. I’m so happy to see it got such a review from Mark’s clearly AMAZING daughter. My kids and I have bonded through gaming… my oldest and I saved for our DS’s together and have played Zelda and Pokemon together ever since. My parents HATED gaming and I’m so glad it’s seen as quality time with kids and a fun and healthy hobby to involve them with. ❤
I started playing games in 1079 at the age of 12. I'm really glad, I learned to read, be outside in nature, travel with the boy scouts, built stuff with construction toys, learn swimming and diving, cycle wherever I wanted to etc., so I didn't fuck up my brain with the "healthy hobby" of gaming. There are enough scientific studies about the topic.
It's also one of the reason, why I refuse dumbphones.
@@moronsmorons8913you should have worked on your personality
We're lucky to have your daughter on the SwitchUp team! I also needed a reminder to try this game after originally downloading it when it was released.
Your daughter is a legend. I'm gunna give this a go too. Free is the best price 🎉
Definitely! Mark
Always sort of gave most farming games a wide berth, as you said they were pumping out so many a while back. But on good merit from your daughter and you Mark of course 🤣 I may have a look at this one, thank you Marks daughter! ❤
I’ve been obsessed with Palia since it went into open beta so I appreciate seeing some coverage on it! I think your assessment is very fair and some of the problems you addressed aren’t as prevalent on the PC version if someone has that option. It’s a really great game in my opinion that does have its faults but I hope it continues to thrive! Thanks! 🤗
I tried Palia when it was still in closed beta on the PC. The story will keep you going if you're interested in that. There were beasts, resources that need co-op to successfully gather but there are also resources that players race to and monopolize just like in old mmo's.
The food has minigames in order to cook well but they arent that challenging and might feel tedious after a while.
House designing and the main story/character stories are the main selling point of the game. It's not something that pressures you to form a schedule like seasonal crops in Stardew Valley. It's a good game that you can just pick up whenever and drop whenever.
I have just started playing a game called "3000th duel" and looks like a quite above average metroidvania type-thingy kind of game. I don't recall seeing you guys ever talking about it, so maybe you could take a look. It is still on offer for another day. I really liked what I have played so far...
Started playing this recently, enjoying it, but sometimes can be hard to work out what to do next!!
For sure I really like the pacing though very chill. Mark
Glad you and your daughter brought some attention to this game! I've been enjoying it since it launched on Switch. It's definitely far from perfect. I won't attempt any cooking beyond simple soups because of how broken cooking is and how hard the mini games are. Hopefully they'll fix that and all the other bugs soon. But even if they don't, I've enjoyed my time with it and considering my time is the cost of the game, I've had a good return on my investment.
So glad you made this review. I adore this game, played it daily since close beta, even love it on the switch. I feel so incredibly spoiled to be able to play this game, in bed, with my favourite mug of chocolate. Yes it's a bit laggy here and there but it hasn't been a nuisance to the point it has become unplayable. Having the option to play this on pc and switch and hopefully soon on steamdeck is a bonus in my eyes. Even now, there are still things I keep discovering and I haven't been bored. The graphics are my favourite, watching the sunsets in this game are quite something, farming, love crafting furnitures, the list goes on.
I been playing this and loving it on laptop. I normally like my survival with mobs and fights, but this game took my breath away and I'm just in love and addicted lol. It's relaxing and so cosy and the community is great. When I found it to be in Switch I actually got excited and downloading as I speak. And to think this game is completely free but I'm honest i brought something as this is game I don't mind supporting devs.
Love that your daughter gave you advice on it haha! Your little padawan 😉 I'll give it a go tonight
Thanks for the review, I will surely download it for my older boy, he loves the more peaceful segments of Botw. I guess he will love this one as well.
I love Palia! It’s like a cozy 3D Stardew with the exploration and aesthetic of BotW! Amazing that it’s free. And I think the level design is amazing, just lacking the clarity. But the windmills still move smoother than Pokémon Violet! I just wish there was a single player mode for smoother performance but like you said, it’s nice having other randoms fishing with you! I really love this one! I wish there was a way to earn those skins without paying actual money though. In my opinion that would make the game completely free.
Nothing is ever free friend, someone has to pay for it at some stage, people can't work for free either and the devs have to be paid!
If paid skins are how they earn their bill paying money while providing a really cool game for free?
I can handle that!
Also will add, I’m excited to try this out on a gaming handheld PC when I get one because on Switch this feels more like a representation of Palia, rather than Palia itself. Getting kinda tired of games like that.
Smoother haha😂
I just downloaded this game earlier today out of pure curiosity after and I'm looking forward to trying this out after doing a little research and watching this video.
So glad you guys brought attention to this game! It's really fun and relaxing and the story is actually interesting and I love the world
Ah good stuff! Mark
Family game time is as precious, even though I still love playing my own games. Debating whether to upgrade me and my son to OLED or cross our fingers for a new device this year!
Thanks for the videos! We love them 🙏🏻
The new Switch 2 has been pretty much confirmed to not have an OLED screen.
As someone that owns an OLED Switch and an OG Switch, I can tell you that I prefer to play games on the OLED Switch because that particular screen makes games look at their best. In fact, I replayed old games and the OLED screen gave them new life in my eyes. Because the LCD screen of the original Switch is actually inferior to even regular LCD screens.
I wouldn't recommend an OLED Switch for a child, tho. Not unless your kid is old enough to take good care of the system.
If you can afford it, get an OLED Switch. In my opinion they will only go up in price as soon as Nintendo clears out their inventory to make space for the Switch 2.
If you already have a switch you really are better off waiting at this point. Worst case scenario you get OLED upgrades later at a better price.
I downloaded Palia but it required an additional account and I tend to find that unappealing however if that works for others and it means they get to have a great time, then, all the better. Thank you Mark and thanks to your daughter for her hard work and great contributions to the channel over the years.
What additional account does it require please?
There was no additional account for me
I saw that screen and noped out. But maybe we were too quick to leave since not everyone seems to have made an account
Sorry perhaps I should've been more specific on the account. I didn't have to make one to play exactly but there were certain things that would be locked out if I didn't make one. However at this moment I don't recall what they all are but I remember something about my save game, possibly unable to save my progress or access it elsewhere. Perhaps its a region thing, I'm not certain, but if others haven't encountered this then I'm glad they or their kids don't miss out.
@@followerofchrist198 If you're playing on PC you have to make a Palia account with whatever email you would like to use for logging in. Nintendo Switch should just let you use whatever Nintendo account you have attached to your profile. If you're coming from PC to Switch you can login with your PC account when you first start the game using the link account option, don't skip that since it's your one and only shot. That'll allow cross progression so you can jump between Switch and PC while playing the same account.
I'm not sure how going from Switch to PC would work for account linking though, but might be something their support staff could do. Only other info I know is a Steam release is in the works, but no info on if it'll just use your Steam credentials, or require the standard separate account creation.
I’m really enjoying it so far but it needs some serious performance updates.
Definitely does.
I've had a great time with Palia on PC! Glad to see it runs on Switch at all!! Here's hoping for better performance on the Switch 2 whenever that comes out
100 hrs in for me and its been a blast. Totally agree about the central town stutters. However for free its damn good😁👍🏻
I loved this review.
The last MMORPG I played was Runescape, so I feel right at home within the world of Palia.
The three different maps take some getting used to...but it's a good game.
For sure really fun. Mark
I was waiting for this! Thanks to your daughter 😊
And thanks Markore Walkarius!
Hahaha You're welcome!
Do your Nyxi joycons use hall effect joysticks?
Hey Mark have you had any chance to play Thrive or There is No Light, either for review or fun? Would be nice to hear your thoughts on them brief or in-depth. Just an idea. May all your games be good ones. Cheers Gents!
I'm enjoying it quite a bit. However there are some... quirks. Like sometimes there's some weird glitches such as t-posing, the a button sometimes not working in game, the time the day before yesterday I randomly got stuck on a cliff and saw the inside of my character's head 😂
This game is so much fun. Especially the mmo stuff. Once you find a group of friends to go around and do stuff with it becomes even more fun.
My Wife and I have been playing this game obsessively for a couple weeks now (on PC). Gotta say, we're having an absolute blast! Personally, I like the pacing of the game and how it makes you wait for certain items that come out of your lumber mill, forge, seed hopper, etc... and of course you can upgrade those things to pump out your items faster. It's also really cool to cook meals together, where one of us is at the prep and mixing tables, while the other is at the stove flipping things over so they don't burn. I can't wait to see where the devs take this game in the future! It has a TON of promise and is incredibly fun to play.
I don't play a lot of multiplayer games, especially MMOs. This looks okay. I may check it out when I get a chance.
Hope yall cover Crystal Project. Open world job based jrpg style game. I have it on Steam but curious how it is on Switch.
I picked it up and it's great. No issues so far plays and runs well.
Probably the most even-handed commentary on Palia I have seen
I spent a good chunk in the PC beta and agree with all points, especially performance
About to watch this while I’m playing. I’m so hoping you like it because I adore it and my son and I are playing it together 🥰🥰🥰
Very good game just a little tlc on the performance needed. Mark
@@SwitchUpYt absolutely agree. I’ve had a fair few issues in the couple weeks I’ve been playing. I started a day before new year and have 120 hours so far 🙈😆 it definitely needs attention and hopefully they will be patching it soon as they had a break over Christmas.
I couldn't get into stardew valley... Not sure if I gave it enough time enough but will definitely give this a try. Thanks for the review!
The smooth correction of... in a handyWHEEL 3:30 had me weezing 😂😂😂
If I can find the storage space, I'll be giving this a go this evening... thanks for pointing it out to me. Im always leery of free mmo's
I should create a SwitchUp guild
@@SwitchUpYt yes and yes!!
SwitchUp apprenticeships are now available??🎉🎉 Good on your daughter!
Did you and your daughter play together? Can't get any multiplayer to work
Thanks for sharing. Looks alright.
I hope your daughter is getting a % thanks to this review ☺️ . What a lovely game!
Marks daughter might be on to something there... I could see myself sinking a RIDICULOUS amount of time into this! Cheers for the heads up!
Though my family and friends probably won't be thanking you :)
Free is great, i like free games, as long as they're good, and if its pretty similar to things like stardew valley, im probably gonna play it
Great review!
I absolutely love this game and it has so much potential to be a great game!
Lol when you said, "Whip out your rod" A lot of people went to the gutter, but I knew what you meant ^_^
Played it from release on PC and loved it for about a month ad then i was trough the content but i tried the Switch version and man it looks rough compared to the PC (also fps wise). If you play on the Switch first then it will be no big problem but the other way around .. nah thanks. Waiting for a Steeam release so i can play it on the Steamdeck.
Been playing since switch release day. Great game with huge potential. Its worth noting its in beta. So its a bit buggy. Performance needs tweaking.
Could I get some help please? I find it difficult getting answers from google. I don't have a garden plot but I have completed the the LEARNING THE ROPES quest. Baddu hasn't given me a garden plot. He is at my home plot but talking to him is useless. I am at a standstill
Mark’s Daughter: ok dad, let’s talk my cut….
I’m on it! 👌🏾
Been playing it, tons of fun. Even my wife likes it and plays.
Yeah I'm thinking of trying to get my wife to play it. Mark
Palin looks intriguing. Free isn't too bad.
Can we get the division or ghost recon on here haha be fire!!
Downloaded this the other day and I'm really enjoying it. It's free and really worth the download
I was playing Persona 5 Tactica until Palia came out LOL. So addictive.
This one left me cold. If you can't afford a good game this is a serviceable one. It just doesn't feel fun to me compared to the many other cozy/farming sims out there.
It might get better with more content but it won't get less grindy.
Did you play solo? I think it's one where working alongside adds a great deal
Ive been playing it nonstop since it released. Its addicting i love it. Its harvest moon on steroids.
Thanks for the review, it's so awesome you get your kiddo involved! 🥰
My son wants to try this one. Worried I’ll do the graft just to watch him burn it all down 😬
Can it be played off line?
Make or break for this game, absolutely was going to be the monetization. Really glad to hear it's just cosmetics I can ignore and not pay to win
Honestly, this game slaps. I've been playing for a few weeks now. It's hard to complain with how solid a release it is!
My main problem are the visuals. it just looks like a game that was developed for pc and then was poorly down scaled that it somehow runs on the switch
Do you need constant Internet connection?
i tried this out but the performance really killed it for me:/
I highly recommend playing on PC for better performance and on the Switch if you're on the go. Was able to bring the game with me while traveling and when I'm at work. Switch works really well for what it is. Personally don't recommend it for long periods of time on Switch because of performance.
The community is actually one of the nicest and welcoming out there. We'll gladly help you out and work with you in game
Can you play this offline?
I have a bunch of farming sims in my backlog, I can't handle another regardless even if it's free.
"running around like a headless chicken!" 😂
I was kind of surprised by it. Not bad at all and microtransactions aren’t shoved down your throat in any king of way. But it’s actually been fun.
I was going to play this but i had trouble making a name lol
Looks alright, but I just can't help thinking you will hit an inevitable paywall... Hope I'm wrong!
I play Zelda breath of the wild I mostly fish hunt and cook food just to sell it I got lots of money and no use for it lol can’t buy weapons n stuff like that but can buy arrows that are very pricey lol but anyway sounds like this game will be more my style as I like to get stuff just to sell it lol 😂
This may not be my cup of tea, but I think my niece may like it! Though I may have to advise my brother about the in-game purchases just in case.
The only in-game purchases are cosmedic which you do not have to buy. These skins help support the game & devs but are not pushed on players in anyway.
@@serge9786 thanks for the info!
free or not, the problem is we've got better thinks to do than put dozen of hours grinding an online game that could turn off or screw up progress
coral island needs more updates, but at least it will be great and stored
I wish the art style and character creator was more inspired. It feels almost like those fake games that kids play in movies. Sorta generic and lacking a strong identity.
I think there is one main question when you want to rate value in "free" game and time aspect is only a part of it. The question is: whould you rather pay (even full AAA price) for this game once and have normal experience or leave it as it is? If you chose to pay for normally free game it means the value of "free" is zero
A good point for sure. Mark
That's a strange Nitro Deck with LED lights you're teasing us. 😅
What accessory is that!?
It's the Nyxi joycon info is in description
2:55 LMFAO
I thought about trying this but I know myself and I'd get bored about 5 hours in 😅
Hey since this game is free.. I'll give em a try..
Living in harmony with nature doesn't necessarily mean no hunting. It means no deforestation due to money/greed and no overhunting (Such as trawling).
Free. I love that word. I love it veeeery much. 😂
😂😂😂😂
Deleted after an hour. Can’t deal with the horrible frame rate
It’s always concerning when a new and upcoming game has a fully incorporated micro-transaction system before providing a full featured set of mechanics with a steady level of performance.
This is promising on PC but for handheld I feel it honestly has a way to go.
Thanks for the video!
I never understood this time commitment complaint, the game is meant to last forever. Do you really want everything instantly without having to work for it at all? I understand time is precious, I'm a teacher and business owner, I don't have time to waste, but have never found the "time gate" in this game to negatively affect my experiences.
can´t play it, tried really hard but it´so choppy it gives me a headache
Holy framerate Batman!
Free is for me!!!
I found out that for me, docked with internet/hardwired runs a lot better. Made a huge difference.
Even on the lite, I just have an adapter (ethernet to usb).
I want to like it. But my goodness it runs terribly.
Tempted to play this on steam deck 🤔
I have it runs really well.
i find i lot of reviews about how hard this game is. I wonder why
Animal Crossing has "time traveling", yeah yeah, not an "intended mechanic", but it exists. Most time based mechanics get "worked around" and it isn't the kind of franchise that is constantly played all day long or for 6 hours straight (I don't know how long other people have to play games daily, but I have a fair amount of spare time on my hands, 8 hours between multiple games in a day isn't a stretch for example; no I don't actually play Animal Crossing for very long, hell not even every day, I just check in when I have the time, it's not a "live service"). Due to the mechanics in this game, I'd wager you should be able to play for longer.
No, seriously, if you are going to spend money on "time", just go play a Gacha, it's the same diff, you are basically spending money to alleviate the amount of time it requires you to get a character, and at that point just become a whale you F2P cow (it doesn't help that it also has a mobile game style shop for cosmetics, so yes, it is double-dipping). This is why I stay away from games that like to monetize my "time", I have better things to be spending it on.
Bobs your uncle and Fans your aunt 😂
I downloaded it last week, didnt play....looks like firtnite without shooting and being stuck in the firest😂
If only they allow offline gameplay..i would definitely buy this..
One, it's dead free, and two, the online gameplay is NEEDED. For example, there is a kind of magical tree in the game, and you can only chop one down if you have at least one other real person chopping at the same time. It's very nice and cooperative as a result. Plus there is a constant chat where you can request needed items and make donations to help others. Also the others players running around the village really flesh out things and make it feel lived in. The online mode is very passive compared to other games in most ways.
This looks good but Lego Fortnite has taken my time recently and now I just want Prince of Persia to arrive. 😊
For the first time, my Switch overheated while playing Palia. Had to delete the game, sadly.
Love free games for the girlfriend and kid
Never of it but honestly, there are so many good games that are fuller and more rounded that I want to/ am playing that I don’t have time for ‘free’ games. It’s not a genre I play, apart from the lightweight game play, you probably find there’s paid for sections further down the line that you need to purchase in order to complete the game
Im not a farming sim connoisseur but I think you could do alot worse while paying alot more. Nothing beats free.