Marsupilami Hoobadventure - Nintendo Switch Review
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- Marsupilami : Hoobadventure review on Nintendo Switch. Marsupilami Hoobadventure is a 2021 game by Ocellus Studio and published by Microids. Available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
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Punch, Twister and Hope are three Marsupilamis living a peaceful life in Palombia. Their lives are about to take a drastic turn when they accidentally open a sarcophagus whilst playing with debris on a beach, releasing a mysterious ghost cursing all the animals! Thankfully, our three Marsupilamis are immune to the curse and decide to set out on an adventure, find the ghost and reverse the curse.
Inspired by the comic book Marsupilami from Franquin, this 2.5D platformer takes you on a colorful journey through the Palombian jungle, a coastal city and even an abandoned temple. Jump, punch, dash and swing with your tail like only Marsupilamis do!
#marsupilami #marsupilamihoobadventure #microids - Hry
![Eminem - Houdini [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/22tVWwmTie8/mqdefault.jpg)
In case anyone's interested in some Marsupilami lore.
The three playable Marsupilamis are named "Bibu" (the yellow boy), "Bibi" (the girl) and "Bobo" (the black one). They're siblings and their the children of the original Marsupilami (or "Marsu" as he's called) from the shows. Yes shows, the Disney one wasn't the only version and it actually deviated a lot from the original Spirou comics version. He didn't talk for one (well sort of, he only says "Houba") and he wasn't friends with a gorilla named Maurice. Bibu, Bibi and Bobo are from those original comics, albeit they were babies. Their mother, and Marsu's mate, is a female Marsupilami called "Marsupilamie" (or "La Marsu" for short). Another difference is that Norman wasn't in it, although their was a hunter, but his name is, and I'm not making this up... "Bring M. Backalive".
Also in case anyone's wondering, "Marsupilami" is a portmanteau of "Marsupial" and "Ami" (French for "Friend", "Amie" is the feminine version of the word). Marsupilamis are also oviparous mammals (they lay eggs), like platypuses or echidnas, and their diet in the wild consists of fruit and piranhas (hence why they're collectibles in this game). As well as their long prehensile tails, they're also extremely physically strong and highly intelligent. Also, while the males say "Houba", the females say "Houbi" and the babies just say "Bi". They come in yellow with black spots or completely black, the latter seems to be quite rare. They live in the jungles of Palombia which (I think) is in South America.
The other shows, which were produced by Marathon, the people behind Totally Spies and Martin Mystery, were "Marsupilami", "Mon Ami Marsupilami" ("My Friend Marsupilami"), "Marsupilami Houba Houba Hop!" and "Nos Voisons Les Marsupilamis" ("Our Neighbors The Marsupilamis"). These shows are more in line with the Spirou comics' version, although one thing they have in common (baring the first one) is that they each feature a cast of human characters who befriend the Marsupilamis. They've usually got an overarching environmental/animal welfare message to them as well with the heroic human characters usually being scientists that are researching Marsupilamis to help preserve them (since they're a rare species) and the villains being poachers who want to capture and sell off the Marsupilamis or greedy industrialists who want to deforest Polumbia. There was also a film released called "Sur la Piste du Marsupilami" ("On the Trail of Marsupilami", it was renamed "Houba! On the Trail of the Marsupilami" in the English dub) which was one of those live action affairs where Marsu was rendered in CGI.
The Marsupilami franchise is actually a spin-off of the Spirou comic "Spirou & Fantastico" where the titular creature first appeared in the twelve volume of the comic called "Le Nid des Marsupilamis" ("The Nest of the Marsupilamis") and they quickly became so popular that they got their own shows and lines of merchandise, including this game.
Right, now that I've dumped that on you, I'll bid you and your comment section farewell.
Houba!
The ‘Houba Houba Hop’ part sparked a memory in me and I thought I’d share. There’s a song by Dennie Christian called ‘Wij Zijn Twee Vrienden’ (we are two friends). Telstar Music Weert has a lyrics version of it, but the whole song is in Dutch and sung from the perspective of ‘Guus Flater’ and the Marsupilami.
Love that Glenn is getting into the switch reviews
A few select titles that are peaking my interest 😄
@@n64glennplant NS Glenn Plant! (Nintendo Switch)
@@n64glennplant
It is nice to have a retro gamer view on current games. Would like to see more. ✌🏻
A Switch game on the N64 channel?
In the words of George Costanza, "Worlds are Colliding!"
Haha I actually have a couple more between now and year end lined up but can’t disclose just yet what they are
I'd never even heard of this. some of it looks very Tropical Freeze (which is a great thing). Thanks for the heads up!
I hadnt heard of it until recently but glad I did, this was a big surprise with how fun it was
Yes I love this freaking game
Really reminds me of that Yooka Laylee sequel, especially with the feathers. Add a pinch of Tropical Freeze and I think I have this game nailed down. While I'm sure some will complain about the length if the platforming is as good as you say it would probably be perfect for people who prefer shorter speedruns.
Yeah that’s kind of how I see it. I’d take maybe 7 hours here if you collect everything with solid gameplay than a drawn out game where it’s artificially extended in some ways
Good god. I remember the cartoon of this way back when. But for some reason my brain has suppressed it until now!
I like games like this and yooka laylee where they take an old concept (sidescroller or 3d platforming collectathon) and given it a modern twist
Ha it’s funny how many people are suddenly remembering the cartoon after so many years!
This looks absolutely stunning!! So glad I watched your review on it. This will be a must buy physically. It’s also the perfect length. Woo hoo!!
Sounds like it’s ticking all your boxes Reagan!
Thanks for bringing this game to my attention. I usually like to play a nice, bright platformer this time of year. It's been a good year for surprisingly good platformers. I really enjoyed Kaze and the Wild Masks which also has that DKC/Rayman vibe.
Neat review! I used to watch Marsupilami cartoon. Never thought we'd see Marsupilami's grown up kids in a video game. Thanks for the review, I'd love to play this game. 👍
Heared this game is on for sale today and there was something that was there but didn't know.
I did not expect this was from the Disney show nor I expected that you had reviewed this game, great.
They also added an extra world after I did this review it’s a free update
"...still waiting for Rayman to do what he does best." , in four years or less I believe, it's gonna be two decades without a proper 3D Rayman and that makes me sad. It hurts.
See I prefer the 2d ones but the 3d ones are fun….it seems they’re too intent on mobile because fiesta run etc did sell so well
Oh man, this brings me back!
Amen to that!
Here's a like because I love your work, thanks for going out of your way to show us this 2d chrash game, it looks fun
Yeah it’s worth playing, especially when there’s not much else out like it at the moment that’s recent
I remember calling the Sega help hotline on the back of the cartridge for this game on the Sega Genesis. One of the hardest games for me back on the mid 90s
Haha now that’s a sign you’re a real old school gamer! 😄
Marsupilami.. didn't think i'd see that name again! My father, who is from 59' already bought Marsupilami (Franquin) comics as a kid which sported these characters. I remember looking through them.. just amazing how timeless some franchises can be!
Yeah they’ve kinda redone the character designs to make it more child friendly (marketable) but I think they work well
@@n64glennplant They made them even more cutesie, but it's not too far from the original! Looks like a very decent platformer for sure.
i can remember the dutch song wij zijn twee vrienden jij en ik from the 70 s song by danny christiaan hoela hoela hoela hop hop hop ::
I have always been afraid that you would end up the channel after finishing with the 64 reviews. So glad that you have expanded your content keeping that N64 approach. I will check this one out, didn't know of a game based in Colombia
It’s based in Palombia 😉 I’ve tons of n64 stuff to do and might dabble with a couple of GameCube classics I enjoyed too but mixing things up a little to keep my sanity
@@n64glennplant GameCube games would be great. Also some switch games now and then 💪
Eyyy, loved that 'toon as a kid haha. Gettin' some Crash Bandicoot mixed with Bionic Commando vibes from this.
Yeah the tail mechanic is very bionic commando!
Glenn Plant? Reviewing a Switch game?! Sign me up!
haha I did cruisn blast just last week :P
Good work man. Some Christmas recommendations for Switch would be great.
Dat Glenn is firing up😃 I was thinking of Yooka Laylee and the Impossible Lair🤔
That’s another one many people are comparing it too 😄
I never in my life thought that marsupilami of all thing would make a comeback
I remember the old Disney cartoon from the 90’s. Just bought the game and it’s downloading. Looks fun and I wanted to play a new, quality platformer!
hope you enjoy it! its a short, sharp blast in my opinion and I enjoyed it all
I watched the cartoon series in my childhood. I‘m happy to hear that’s an enjoyable game. Now it’s time for a buy in the near future.
Let me know how you like it when you eventually pick it ip
@@n64glennplant I will do
I remember watching the cartoon on Saturday Disney, and it would always have unrelated Disney shorts in-between two mini episodes, mainly ones about Sebastion from The Little Mermaid. I actually wasn't aware that it was based on a book series and that the video game is based on the original adaptation and not the Disney show. So I was kind of intrigued in getting it. Just not enough to pay full price for it, given how short it is.
I always wait with anticipation for the obligatory “whilst”
whilst I see what you're saying....
@@n64glennplant he said the thing! 🥳🙌
Rayman? This is pure Donkey Kong Country.
It reminds me of Yooka-Laylee and The Impossible Lair.
Also, I thought I was the only one that remembered the original Marsupilami cartoon.
I think it tanked ratings here in the uk so wasn’t around for long
Oh my god...what have they done to the marsupilami design?!
Which one of the 3 marsupilami or did you mean all 3? I’m not a fan but it’s more kid like, give me the Og comic book one which sometimes looked angry any day!
Marsupilami was part of Disney's Raw Toonage! By now, I have all 29 shorts. I remember enjoying the series. And yes, I had been a longtime Disney fan. I remember quite well. I did enjoy the old Disney cartoon version of him. But things had change on him. Marsupilami can actually talk. And has now have a gorilla sidekick named Maurice.
Yeah it’s strange how the different companies did different things with marsupilami isn’t jt
@@n64glennplant czcams.com/video/Vfsn-KJUBRo/video.html&ab_channel=BuddyBoy600alt-TheMarsupilamiMasterofCZcams Here is one of the episodes of the Disney version of Marsupilami. Don't be alarmed that Marsupilami speaks like a human.
The character was actually created way back in the fifties by Belgian cartoonist André Franquin as part of the series “Spirou et Fantasio” (an adventure comic series kind of like Tintin but funnier) and was subsequently adapted into its own comic series and then made into a cartoon
@@pierregauducheau9180 And when the 1990's dawned, Marsupilami went into television animation.
Definitely giving this a whirl, love Tropical Freeze and Rayman Origins. Serious vibes of both of them here. Never heard of the cartoon! And never heard of this game until just now! Nice one, will get it and go.
You’re not missing anything by the cartoon but the games very fun, albeit another half the length of the games mentioned. I played it in one sitting and didn’t get bored at any time.
Loved the old tv show. This looks like fun too :)
a game that could easily be a license cash grab no one cares about, but those legends made a seriously goot game!
This game looks really fun. I'm definitely going to pick this up.
Hope you like it!
My god. This reminded me of the SEGA Mega Drive game Marsupilami I got when I was younger.
It gotta be one of the most frustrating sh*t i've ever experienced.
This actually look like a game, unlike the Mega Drive version....
yeah everyone found that mega drive game impossible, this ones quite the opposite and perhaps too easy :)
Quite surprised to see a Marsupilami game on Switch in 2021 lol.
I'm Belgian and Marsupilami comes from a Belgian comic book series (it's a spin-off actually). I didn't know this was popular outside of our little country.
I knew it was Belgian 🇧🇪 but the cartoon was here in the 90s! 😄
I remember having a big teddy bear of Marsupilami when I was little, I think I won it at a fair. Good times!
It’s such an under-utilised IP I think, so much potential for it
You can tell that this uses the Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair engine. It looks VERY similar
Glenn, as a Banjo-Kazooie fan, Im surprised that you missed to compare this game to Yoka-Laylee: Impossible Lair.
If you ask me, this game definitely feels the most similar to Impossible Lair.
The first green land area, the music, the UI, the 3D graphics on a side scrolling plane and even the DK shooting barrels, these were staples of Impossible Lair.
If you didnt play it already, do check it out, youll see what I mean.
I played YL1 and didn’t like it, started YLFL and just really didn’t find it enjoyable after about an hour. Maybe I need to play more of jt
Saw the trailer for that last month or in September and thought it has a pretty decent look and reminded me of Tropical Freeze in style. Maybe I'll give it a shot.
let me know how you like it if you do :)
Glenn doing Switch games now? Nice! Game looks great, review still quality!
Dropping the odd switch reviews like Cruis’n blast etc ✌️
Interesting that lately there's been a resurgence of European licensed platformers. Theres this but also Smurfs game that came out recently and the Asterix and Obelix games.
Very cool. A completely off the radar game.
Yeah it slipped under the radar but hopefully more people will get to enjoy it
How does it compare to Tropical Freeze and Yooka Laylee Impossible Lair? This game definitely has my interest peaked.
wow, i'm already sold on this.
Hope you enjoy it when you finally get to play it!
I had no idea I needed this! My favorite 2D platformers are Rayman Legends, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, and Kaze and the Wild Masks. This looks great!
If you like those games then it’s for you 💯 it’s much shorter than DK and Rayman but the same platforming goodness
Seems pretty cool.
Nice review mate.
Thanks a ton!
An unexpected surprise but a welcome one all the same. Although I prefer N64 reviews, I'm enjoying your foray into the Switch and other consoles. As always deeply appreciate the hard work you put into these reviews.
Thanks Tim, pumping out 3 or so videos a week so dropping the odd off n64 video into the mix every now and again helps me keep my sanity haha
@@n64glennplant Oh my, well as much as I enjoy your channel, don't burn yourself out. Take a break and enjoy life. Your fans are willing to wait haha
This game has no right to play this good, look this good or sound this good coming from a small developer with a licensed IP but there it is, looking like a DKC Returns copy-cat for the younger audience with good controls, character design, music, gameplay and graphics!
I mean, can't just all games have such quality?
I remember the cartoon, was fun to watch as a kid and the new design fits right into the current Zeitgeist.
Amazing what they did here and I will pick this game up, such devs need support and a bigger budget!
I know right! I’m glad across the web this is getting really positive reviews too and from what I’ve watched and read others have similar takes on it to myself so seems to be a consensus forming
Not sure why people are complaining about you reviewing newer games? I love hearing reviews and opinions on newer stuff from slightly older gamers like myself who roots are firmly with the older consoles and appreciate good gameplay and level design above all else.
Me too, It’s actually funny because this didn’t start as an n64 channel and I think rayman origins on ps3 was actually the first game I reviewed on here 😂
Okay I'm interested, though "it's been 8 years since the last Rayman" really did hurt far more than it should have! Is it 60fps on Switch? I generally seem to find Switch is my natural physical purchase preference, so long as it is 60fps (if the other versions are) heh.
Good question but I’m not sure 💯 I’m also not sure if the series x or ps5 versions are faster etc but from what I played it ran smoothly enough and for a good few solid hours of enjoyment I can’t argue 😃
(Edited) This video seems to accurately show the performance now, as it lines up with the other ones I've seen: it looks like the game tries to do 60fps on Switch, but only hits its target in smaller areas.
A lot of it is more like 35-45fps in reality.
@@3dmarth bear in mind this video was uploaded in 1080p but it’s probably still processing ✌️
@@n64glennplant Yep, it's working in HD and 60fps now.
Looks a lot like DK, Rayman and Super Luckys Tale nice!
It does! great combination of comparison titles there
It actually looks very much like Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, which is a good thing.
More Switch reviews, please!
Hoping to have Pokémon as I have a copy coming on Friday (diamond) and maybe microids will send me asterix slap me all for next week because that looks amazing
The game looks quite good, might give it a go once I mop up a couple more games on my switch.,
I know what you mean I have a backlog to clear out too by year end
I wish I got this to scratch my DKC-like itch instead of Stitchy in Tooki Trouble
I haven’t seen it heard of that one!
Kinda sad to hear that most people only know Marsupilami as a Disney cartoon, and not as the original European comic book.
At first I thought: what a nice n64 game
It really pushes the power of n64 to the max 😉
wait i thought this was an n64 game. that was a real head trip to find out its not
I get my copy tomorrow
Nice! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did
I'm getting vibes of Donkey Kong Country from it!
Very! Got that from the trailer so I reached out to Microids to get a copy as I was kinda hoping it would have that feel
I remember the cartoon. I always watched it but was never really a fan of it. The intro music was nice though.
It’s funny because the different cartoon variations of marsupilami are all different to an extent but I don’t think any actually “got” the original character that well.
I assume this is a UK only show? Either that or it bombed in the US because this is the first time I’ve heard of it.
It’s a Belgian creation so may not have reached the us but I wouldn’t be sure….I think you can CZcams some of the cartoon for episodes stc
@@n64glennplant Well it sure did reach Russia. It used to be my favourite cartoon! I really thought it was forgotten as so many old cartoons throughout history, so I'm glad to see the franchise isn't dead.
That's because it's not a cartoon, it's a series of comic books from a franco-belgian author. The cartoon is an adaptation.
Yup that’s right, most people worldwide (audience here) are more likely to know it from the cartoon than the comic
Hm, seems familiar. Looks good.
Hope you check it out
I think this was called something else in America. - Nevermind I confused it with Bonkers.
Ah I remember that guy! Never did like that show - theme song annoyed me
@@n64glennplant LOL right?
Why do I have 5 notifications of this video upload? It's like 5 of the same notifications in a row
No idea pal! That’s strange
Well D,oh i thought that the game would suck and you woulda ripped a new one he he...
Also what does Marsupilami actually do in the Tv series i mean he has a long tail and?
Like who are the villians? What's Marsupilami,s personality? What are common side characters ect
I mean everyone has heard of Marsupilami but i don't think many can explaine what's he is about
Haha I know right it’s so weird - didn’t you ever see the cartoon? Marsupilamis are like the tail creatures and if you read the description box their names are in there. If you watch the cartoon intro on CZcams you can pretty much sus what it’s all about
Nice
Think it’s out today (download) and physical next week from what I can see on amazon
@@n64glennplant sounds good
See this is an issue with games like this ..I remember the cartoon character from the thumbnail but I have no idea what it was called in Norway back In the day so I would never look at the game cover and make the connection
Play Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, the first game was mediocre but they nailed the 2D sequel
I didn’t like the first one but played IL for about an hour and found it better but still quite dull. Maybe I need to revisit it
It pains me people remember the character because of the cartoon. The comic is nothing like that. While current comics aren't that special the Franquin ones are legendary
Yeah I was mentioning that to some people below, it seems none of the cartoons ever “got” the actual original character
while this looks alright, what amazes me is that donkey kong country still looks and sounds better, is way faster and difficult and probably also plays a lot better.
I was going to pass on this despite the impressive design but even with obscure character (Raw Toonage anyone?) I will give this game a chance.
Maybe wait and see other opinions before deciding to buy, I personally really enjoyed it start to finish but depending what price it is where you are may decide if it’s worth it for you
@@n64glennplant Can't be worse of a blind buy over the GTA Trilogy or the N64 Expansion. XD
Not first! I don’t like your upload schedule friend. I’m always at work and have to wait lol
Sorry man! I always normally do around 5-8pm uk time
@@n64glennplant I’m teasing. You know I love your stuff and all good things are worth waiting for
I have a full play through of the game processing too so that’ll be up later
it bothers me that today's platformers keep shrinking the characters' size in screen.
did bother me in this one, I know what you mean though but here I liked enjoying the view rather than being hunched right in
I know people complained about the original DKC games being too close in. I never had that problem though
swell
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I really hope that you didn't get "persuaded" to make this review 😉
Nah not at all, provided a copy by the studio but I get literally 10+ emails a day with steam codes for indie games but never use them. I actually reached out to the studio to get an advance copy but they sent me a code today, no embargo on anything and just said remember I yes aimed at younger gamers and off you go 😄
I remember the Original Belgian comics and this look cool. I don't like the bootleg Disney cartoon it butcherer Marsupilami.
Belgian 👍
watefux
I don’t understand that
@@n64glennplant Thanks for the replies man ♥ it was just sheer surprise, this came out of nowhere for me! but it looks fun and im gonna give it a try
After Nintendo sold me a game on the Wii U without mentioning I needed a specific controller, then not accepting a refund I vowed to never buy another Nintendo Game again, screw them and their anti consumer practice.
Every Nintendo games has a picture of the peripherals needed on the case. Also, Nintendo didnt MAKE this game.
@@keyboard_g I never said they made it but I'd need a switch to play it.
@@keyboard_g go buy any game on Steam, if playtime is less than 2 hours they'll refund, no questions asked. That's how you build consumer confidence
I feel like the channel is losing focus lately... I know that over time creators content changes, but I'm just feeling less engaged now, more likely to scroll past the videos rather than watch them right away like I used to...
Shame, I get fatigued with channels too I think that’s kind of normal.
@@n64glennplant yeah, although I'm still one of your biggest fans I think, it just seems to be taking more of an effort now
These levels look a little too close to Tropical Freeze. Like, exact segments copied.
Looks shit.
another clone....