As a lover of indie games in the video game space, and weird little gems in general, this format absolutely fills my heart with joy. I hope you keep doing the big ones too, just make them a special treat, a now and then flavor :)
Big fan of the format. The more luxurious reviews are definitely the hallmark of SUSD but obviously incredibly time consuming to produce. I just want more reviews and opinions from you guys so if you can up the quantity without sacrificing the quality (which this video shows you certainly can) then I say more of this please!
I really like these kind of round up reviews, as well as the ones you've done on the podcast. Lots of good games out there that don't lend themselves to elaborate full scale reviews.
I'll echo a lot of other comments here to say that this was a fun and brief little thing. I love the full reviews, but I know they are a TON of work. These are cool ways to point to things that you've liked quite a bit. In each of these, I felt it was great to have a "I like this thing quite a bit, but it would be hard to make a full video all about it" thing. Bravo, Tom!
I definitely like this format, kind of reminds me of the early SU&SD "episode" format that hit a couple of game reviews in each video. But I really love your long reviews, I think they're fantastic. So.. I guess both! Thanks to the whole team for what you all do!
I think these will be good for every now and then. Being able to see more games is nice, yet more in-depth reviews still have their place. Just got my copy of Oath largely based on Tom's review!
I like the format - great stuff. Good to have the option for different formats once in a while. I couldn't help noticing a copy of Pax Pamir on the shelf behind you. Now that is a game I absolutely love and a game I'd love you to review in depth. More people should know about this amazing, complex, beautiful and beguiling game!
Yes, this format works for me. It doesn't need to be perfect. You know your stuff, and you are talented and funny. That will always win the day .... or my eyes for 14 minutes.
Great Video, Another Banger from tom as always! I'm conflicted, while i do like that you're putting more games in the spotlight, the main reason i watch SU&SD vids are for the skits/sketches/jokes (like the rustling leaves bit). But i do understand the difference between a review and a sketch comedy. Still, its a great vid!
I guess I like your longer reviews more. The main reason SUSD is my favourite channel is that with your videos I can immerse myself into the games and laugh out loud at how inventive you folks are when presenting them. I did not get the same feeling with the multiple-games format (at least not this time). Corrosion sounds great!
I enjoy the deep dive into certain board games, but having the occasional video where you briefly mention great games that didn't quite graduate to full video treatment is lovely.
I think one of these for every four big reviews would probably be the perfect balance for me! I love the production in the bigger ones too much to see them disappear, but this is refreshing and informative as an occasional treat!
I actually really love this format. The big production videos are always great, but it's nice to sometimes find out about a game I hadn't heard of before and a "is it good or not?" perspective. Tom's great at this too.
Big fan of this format! Good change of pace when mixed with the long form reviews, especially since my style of board games are the smaller, quirkier titles that might get overlooked! Can’t wait for more recommendations!
This is actually a nice breezy alternative to your longer idiosyncratic in-depth reviews as well as a useful way to get more opinions from SU&SD on a much wider selection of games.
Loved this vid, but also always look forward to your very specific sense of humor and creativity shining through on bigger productions. Please don't abandon the weird stuff if you can help it!
I love this style of video! Any chance to see you guys talk over multiple games in one video is an immediate 11/10 and a click from me. Knowing its less stressful for you to produce is icing on the cake!
I definitely like this format. 3-min overviews of core mechanics, components, and 2 sentence review is often all I need to see if I'd be willing to try a game, or let it pass.
Great vid. Helps me sift through games I probably would have picked up and not liked, as well as find those golden nuggets I'd otherwise pass over. Thanks!
If its SUSD, its awesome, so make whatever keeps you excited! The best videos are always those that the creator is passionate about, as I'm sure everyone knows. But anyway, yeah, this video format is definitely sweet, and a great way to cover more games. Also, if it means you save enough time to pop out another viddy every once in a while than oooh baby i'll take that any day.
I liked the format a lot, you managed to cover a decent amount of quality info about each game in a satisfying way so well done :) I wouldn't want this to replace the OG SUSD vid reviews tho, but as a supplemental thing I think it would be great!
This format slaps. A handful of big feature videos and these round-ups (as well as the few livestream vods) would be my favorite programming, honestly.
Big fan of this format! I think it actually helps with the hype I typically feel when watching a review about one specific game, where I fall in love and want to buy it by the end. Having smaller reviews makes me compare them in my head and actually think through what I would enjoy about any one of them.
Great idea for a format! It gives us a look at some of the games that you enjoyed and would recommend but may not have enough material in them to fill a standalone goof-filled review. And it's also good for you all since (I would assume) these roundups require less work, and thus, less stress for you! It's a win-win! And this could easily be a recurring format, too!
fan of this format for sure. it would be cool if you could do a video showcasing all the games you currently have sat idle, waiting to be reviewed, or might not get reviewed, so we could comment on which wed like to see most.
Picked up Rustling Leaves after watching this review and I’m glad I did. We love spatial puzzle games like Uwe Rosenberg’s polyomino series, and this game brought a similar experience in a travel-sized box. Thanks for the tip, Tom!
I just love your ButtonShy reviews! Ever since the Button games review, I've been subbed to their monthly game club and have enjoyed their small and lightweight games!
I think this is a good format, and gives a lot of bang for my non-existent buck. I'd still like to see videos in the old format, as they are honestly masterpieces and it would be a shame to lose that. Ultimately, you can only keep putting stuff out if you are happy making it, so it should really be about what's the best fit for YOU, young master Tomling.
I actually like this format for shorter games/edition updates. It allows you to get through more games and it still gives us a look into the wider world of board gaming. I don't know how else to put it, but I wouldn't mind seeing more episodes like this.
Love this format! While I greatly enjoy the deep dives, I equally love to just know if a game is going to be right for me. This quick roundup taught me exactly which of these games I should start hunting for and which are best left for other groups. Would love to see more videos like this!
Hopefully there's a place for both types of reviews because I really appreciate this sort of round up video, but Tom's full reviews have a special place in my heart and I love them to death.
I like both the old style and new, but this is certainly a welcome addition to how SUSD does things. There are a LOT of games that I know/see/want to see... that don't have much in the way of a long-form video, so something similar to your preview vids is really nice. Know you went with all recommended titles this first time, but a mix of quality would also be quite nice in this format. No reason to do a long video for a game you hate, but this would be perfect for it.
I love this video format, covering a few smaller hidden gems in one video. Can't wait for more!
Yes please!
Absolutely agree. Feels like a very nice addition to the more indept videos.
Agreed! This is a great way to show off great games that just couldn't get a big vid
Tom is an amazing find for the channel! I am reminded of that in every video he makes.
Great taste on the portrait of Kim Kitsuragi in the back of shot Tom, Disco Elysium is a brilliant game.
e;fb: I just wanted to add this, I deeply love DE and I was so happy to see Kim up there.
Kim!
As a lover of indie games in the video game space, and weird little gems in general, this format absolutely fills my heart with joy. I hope you keep doing the big ones too, just make them a special treat, a now and then flavor :)
I love having multiple reviewer so that we can get different things. A review roundup is really nice to have every once in awhile.
As always, "Keep on board games and roll the dice for eternity."
Thanks, I am eternity!
Big fan of the format. The more luxurious reviews are definitely the hallmark of SUSD but obviously incredibly time consuming to produce. I just want more reviews and opinions from you guys so if you can up the quantity without sacrificing the quality (which this video shows you certainly can) then I say more of this please!
I love this style, it's great to see some good games that wouldn't necessarily get their own dedicated review!
I really like these kind of round up reviews, as well as the ones you've done on the podcast. Lots of good games out there that don't lend themselves to elaborate full scale reviews.
That's a great point. Makes this format not just a "nice to have" but almost a "necessary".
Congratulations! You just broke the record on board game reviews you established 2 weeks ago!!
Love this format as long as it doesn't replace the regular in depth reviews that SUSD is famous for. One of these a month would be awesome 👍
I'll echo a lot of other comments here to say that this was a fun and brief little thing. I love the full reviews, but I know they are a TON of work. These are cool ways to point to things that you've liked quite a bit. In each of these, I felt it was great to have a "I like this thing quite a bit, but it would be hard to make a full video all about it" thing. Bravo, Tom!
I definitely like this format, kind of reminds me of the early SU&SD "episode" format that hit a couple of game reviews in each video. But I really love your long reviews, I think they're fantastic. So.. I guess both! Thanks to the whole team for what you all do!
I think these will be good for every now and then. Being able to see more games is nice, yet more in-depth reviews still have their place. Just got my copy of Oath largely based on Tom's review!
I like the format - great stuff. Good to have the option for different formats once in a while.
I couldn't help noticing a copy of Pax Pamir on the shelf behind you. Now that is a game I absolutely love and a game I'd love you to review in depth. More people should know about this amazing, complex, beautiful and beguiling game!
YUP DO IT
please
Love Rustling leaves, can't even stop playing haha. Got it also on the phone for when I cannot take the thing along.
Yes. Literally any and all content is welcome as long as it is reviewing board games
Yes, this format works for me. It doesn't need to be perfect. You know your stuff, and you are talented and funny. That will always win the day .... or my eyes for 14 minutes.
Great Video, Another Banger from tom as always! I'm conflicted, while i do like that you're putting more games in the spotlight, the main reason i watch SU&SD vids are for the skits/sketches/jokes (like the rustling leaves bit). But i do understand the difference between a review and a sketch comedy. Still, its a great vid!
I guess I like your longer reviews more. The main reason SUSD is my favourite channel is that with your videos I can immerse myself into the games and laugh out loud at how inventive you folks are when presenting them. I did not get the same feeling with the multiple-games format (at least not this time).
Corrosion sounds great!
A short review is better than no review! I would keep watching these for sure
I enjoy the deep dive into certain board games, but having the occasional video where you briefly mention great games that didn't quite graduate to full video treatment is lovely.
PLEASE. PLEASE. PLEASE do more of these. I love this format for quick hits or simple reviews. Just a fantastic complement to your regular reviews.
I think one of these for every four big reviews would probably be the perfect balance for me! I love the production in the bigger ones too much to see them disappear, but this is refreshing and informative as an occasional treat!
Love this format! It is such a great way to get several games in one video with just enough info to get us interested!
I love this format as well. Please add more of these into the mix.
Yes. I like this format. My main reason for coming to SU&SD is to find out about new games, and often a 3m summary is all I need!
I actually really love this format. The big production videos are always great, but it's nice to sometimes find out about a game I hadn't heard of before and a "is it good or not?" perspective. Tom's great at this too.
Not only did I love this format, but I'm totally on board with every Quad video ending in Button Shy games. You have GOT to try Antinomy: Solo Flare.
Great alternative format to get more content from you guys. I'm all for it!
Great stuff. More please. You guys provide great games coverage and getting extra content more than offsets the shift in format to accommodate it
I want to say something my father never said to me: Tom, I love you. This is great. Keep doing what you're doing.
this type of video is something that the channel needs imo
I love this format and also the longer formats! Do whatever you enjoy, its fun and great
I do like these as a little flavor break and a chance to see more games. Definitely worth doing again.
Kim Kitsuragi portrait in the background - confirmed great taste in games and best boys.
I really liked the quick and off the cuff format of this video. I'd love anything that gets me more reviews from you guys 👍🏻
Big fan of this format! Good change of pace when mixed with the long form reviews, especially since my style of board games are the smaller, quirkier titles that might get overlooked! Can’t wait for more recommendations!
This is actually a nice breezy alternative to your longer idiosyncratic in-depth reviews as well as a useful way to get more opinions from SU&SD on a much wider selection of games.
Loved this vid, but also always look forward to your very specific sense of humor and creativity shining through on bigger productions. Please don't abandon the weird stuff if you can help it!
I love this style of video! Any chance to see you guys talk over multiple games in one video is an immediate 11/10 and a click from me. Knowing its less stressful for you to produce is icing on the cake!
Yes, I like this format. Please do more.
I definitely like this format. 3-min overviews of core mechanics, components, and 2 sentence review is often all I need to see if I'd be willing to try a game, or let it pass.
Great vid. Helps me sift through games I probably would have picked up and not liked, as well as find those golden nuggets I'd otherwise pass over. Thanks!
Great Western trail looks awesomely good. Think this is right up my alley.
I enjoyed the video. It is a nice addition to your other, more polished formats.
Love the format! Would definitely enjoy more like this.
More of these please, and keep up the good work.👍
I like this format and the little looks into multiple games
This is still very high quality, and being able to do lightning round episodes means more coverage of great games :)
Always love a good pocket game to bring everywhere.
If its SUSD, its awesome, so make whatever keeps you excited! The best videos are always those that the creator is passionate about, as I'm sure everyone knows. But anyway, yeah, this video format is definitely sweet, and a great way to cover more games. Also, if it means you save enough time to pop out another viddy every once in a while than oooh baby i'll take that any day.
Love your Kim Kitsuragi picture in the background. Very Disco.
This was an absolute delight! I really like this format. More fun games for my wishlist!
Love this format! Would also enjoy seeing games with fast playthroughs (like the button shys) getting a review/play in this style.
I liked the format a lot, you managed to cover a decent amount of quality info about each game in a satisfying way so well done :)
I wouldn't want this to replace the OG SUSD vid reviews tho, but as a supplemental thing I think it would be great!
This format is awesome. I wouldn't want it to replace the big reviews, but more of your reviews are always appreciated.
I saw Oath! Now I am compelled to watch one of Tom's best reviews again
This was a fun buffet, and I'll happily watch videos with a similar format
Yes please. More of this. This format was great for me. Also I really appreciated the mean joke, it made me thoroughly chuckle.
I really liked this format, it was just as polished and I really enjoyed seeing some smaller games in quick successions!
This format slaps. A handful of big feature videos and these round-ups (as well as the few livestream vods) would be my favorite programming, honestly.
This is great, anything that gets more reviews out (and doesn't lose that SUSD charm) is a plus in my book.
Big fan of this format! I think it actually helps with the hype I typically feel when watching a review about one specific game, where I fall in love and want to buy it by the end. Having smaller reviews makes me compare them in my head and actually think through what I would enjoy about any one of them.
That pear playing card painting is perfection.
Great idea for a format! It gives us a look at some of the games that you enjoyed and would recommend but may not have enough material in them to fill a standalone goof-filled review. And it's also good for you all since (I would assume) these roundups require less work, and thus, less stress for you! It's a win-win! And this could easily be a recurring format, too!
fan of this format for sure.
it would be cool if you could do a video showcasing all the games you currently have sat idle, waiting to be reviewed, or might not get reviewed, so we could comment on which wed like to see most.
Love the round up. Great way to see more games that SUASD are enjoying
Love the format too, please keep ‘em coming!
LOVE a quick and dirty review here and there especially to tide me over until the next big chunky beautiful mess. Please do keep it up!
Love the format! Any light on good games is a good thing!!! Far too often everyone is drinking the kool aid to see what’s around that’s good!
Paying my respects to my dear friend and amazing investigator, the Lieutenant Kim Katsuragi.
I do indeed enjoy this round up. I hope there will be more.
Picked up Rustling Leaves after watching this review and I’m glad I did. We love spatial puzzle games like Uwe Rosenberg’s polyomino series, and this game brought a similar experience in a travel-sized box. Thanks for the tip, Tom!
Excellent format! Do more of these! More Tom!
I just love your ButtonShy reviews! Ever since the Button games review, I've been subbed to their monthly game club and have enjoyed their small and lightweight games!
I think this is a good format, and gives a lot of bang for my non-existent buck. I'd still like to see videos in the old format, as they are honestly masterpieces and it would be a shame to lose that. Ultimately, you can only keep putting stuff out if you are happy making it, so it should really be about what's the best fit for YOU, young master Tomling.
I really liked the format as a way of getting to more games. I think it works well alongside for the more in depth reviews 🙂👍
I love your WIlmot's Warehouse cube and your framed picture of Kim Kitsuragi
With so many boardgames in the world, the small format gives a chance to see more of the wonderful world
I actually like this format for shorter games/edition updates. It allows you to get through more games and it still gives us a look into the wider world of board gaming. I don't know how else to put it, but I wouldn't mind seeing more episodes like this.
I definitely like the idea of this format. Not sure it's hit the money yet, but I love you highlighting a few games at once.
Love this format! While I greatly enjoy the deep dives, I equally love to just know if a game is going to be right for me. This quick roundup taught me exactly which of these games I should start hunting for and which are best left for other groups. Would love to see more videos like this!
I'll happily watch every one of these, great way to showcase a few little gems. Similar to the cracking 10 Oink games 👌
Loved the format. Honestly love all you guys do. Just keep throwing reviews at me.
This was great, so many good games that are simple and can't fill a full video.
Hopefully there's a place for both types of reviews because I really appreciate this sort of round up video, but Tom's full reviews have a special place in my heart and I love them to death.
Format is great. Floating head in the thumbnail is even better
More of this! I love a multi-game quickfire review vid
I love this format! More small games in SUSD is always good
I do love this format. Short, informative, and still funny.
Great job Tom! I look forward to more of these.
Please keep this format around!
I like that you can rip through a number of games that you won't do full reviews on quickly. I'd like to see more of these
I liked this a lot! cute little presentation, not too deep, lovely
Fun format to knock out a bunch of quick reviews.
I like this format! More please!
Good video! Happy to see more of these.
Honestly your little bit about means and averages... What an absolute treasure of wordnerdery.
I like both the old style and new, but this is certainly a welcome addition to how SUSD does things. There are a LOT of games that I know/see/want to see... that don't have much in the way of a long-form video, so something similar to your preview vids is really nice. Know you went with all recommended titles this first time, but a mix of quality would also be quite nice in this format. No reason to do a long video for a game you hate, but this would be perfect for it.