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Moonstone Island Nintendo Switch Review
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Күн бұрынMoonstone Island is an adventure game with elements from a number of genres such as farm-life, monster collecting/battling and foraging/crafting. It has just released on the Nintendo Switch but is it worth getting? Well, let's find out....
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@SwitchUpYt 2 ай бұрын
When the embargo falls on a direct!! The show must go on. Will you be picking this one up? Let us know in the comments section! Looking for eshop credit? Get OFFICIAL Nintendo Eshop Cards and other bits and bobs, at our new website and online store here - switchup.gg/ - Earn 5% cashback in points that you can redeem against future purchases. If you are a physical collector looking to import, you can use code "SWITCHUP24" to save 5% at PlayAsia www.play-asia.com Save 10% on Red Art Physical releases like this one by using code SwitchUp at: www.redartgames.com/15-nintendo-switch Happy gaming! Glen
@booksinbed 2 ай бұрын
Your reviews are always so helpful, thank you! I have some disabilities that make my needs/preferences in games weirdly specific, and getting information like how the tool selection is implemented with a wheel really helps me out. Great work!
@ashleybrown3237 2 ай бұрын
Im literally counting down the hours for this release on switch. We've waited so long and I can't believe its right around the corner!!!!
@NeverGonnaTellALie 2 ай бұрын
I love how farming sims were a niche genre before but now we got a bunch of then with different flavors. A buy for me.
@SwedePotato314 2 ай бұрын
Between Monster Hunter Stories, Shin Megami Tense 5V, Paper Mario and Moonstone Island I am NOT going to be catching much sunshine this summer
@rafalrudzinski8998 Ай бұрын
Play outside… lol
@Drstrange3000 Ай бұрын
@@rafalrudzinski8998 That's what I try to do haha
@moowno 28 күн бұрын
That's called living the dream haha!
@twilighthero426 2 ай бұрын
Fresh from the Direct and there's a new review up! Excellent timing
@harveyfreeman5847 2 ай бұрын
My wallet is on its farkin knees lads💀
@absolutelypro4612 2 ай бұрын
Your wallet doesnt have knees
@HerEvilTwin 2 ай бұрын
@@MG-bt2xsit adds up
@ZayabelDraga13 2 ай бұрын
@@absolutelypro4612because they’ve been destroyed with the shotgun
@Theinnercircle02 2 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@greenalfoil 2 ай бұрын
Genuinely with the sales lately.
@jamesclifford4142 2 ай бұрын
I'll definitely be picking this up, maybe not for some but I've been looking for a game that smushes all the different genres together 😁
@jim95111 2 ай бұрын
It's finally coming to switch I've been waiting to play this game for over a year since they announced it but I don't have a pc so I've been waiting for the switch release🥳🥳🥳
@Bogrin 2 ай бұрын
This one checks all my boxes! Can’t wait to play it! :)
@iam_harmene7302 2 ай бұрын
When I tell you my backlog is SCREAMING!! Finish please so many excellent games collecting dust cause some amazing games keep releasing lol 😂
@PrincessMoonbeam 2 ай бұрын
I would have liked to hear more about the relationships aspect and have had that included in the gameplay score, but maybe that's just not Mark's cup of tea😆 Definitely a key aspect for girls like me!
@montgomeryfortenberry 2 ай бұрын
I just got it so I cant say too much in regards to the relationships except that in the beginning its very basic and I wish there was a little more dialogue from npcs but i love all the designs and i imagine theres just about something for everyone. My favorites are ossono, cleo, ferra, and magic man
@sarahreed-eurogamergirl 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your review! I have been waiting very anxiously for this to come out on Switch! I love the idea of monster taming and farm sim with turn-based card-based battles. Sad to hear that the shops are closed at various times/days. That's one aspect that irks me in farm life games, but then I come from mainly a turn-based JRPG background where nothing is closed ever and time doesn't matter. That's been the hardest adjustment for me when I first got into sim/farm life games. I like taking my time and not having to remember who's open when. Anyway, I'll probably still wait for a sale, more because I have so many other games to play right now. I still need to finish Sea of Stars. But Moonstone Island is one I can't wait to dive into.
@SwitchUpYt 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, there are a few odd quirks such as keeping the shop closing aspect, it also auto-pauses very quickly if you leave it which, again, is at odds with putting the controller down for a moment to wait for aforementioned shops to open! Glen
@sarahreed-eurogamergirl 2 ай бұрын
@@SwitchUpYt That... is very odd. Thanks for the warning! I'll have to carefully plan my time so that I've always got something useful to do.
@AngelREvil 2 ай бұрын
its on sale now for the next 5 days
@montgomeryfortenberry 2 ай бұрын
@@AngelREvilyep came here to say the same and from my perspective the shops closing has very little impact on gameplay. Ive played maybe 10 in game days and only gone to shops to turn in some quests and upgraded a few tools and bought a fishing rod. So far the shops seem kinda underutilized so if i want to go the the shop i wake up and gather some resources or fish or try to find people to socialize with for a few in game hours then buy whatever and go out exploring
@RocksQuirkyNerd Ай бұрын
You can access your spirit storage even when the research center is closed by interacting with the shaking box at the back :) Also might be worth adding you can change the difficulty at any time for things like the card battling if its not for you. Same for fishing. The day length can also be changed at any time too.
@prismhelm 28 күн бұрын
Came here to post this, thank you
@melaniapina6368 2 ай бұрын
Definitely my jam! I’m very curious to try this, but I’ll wait for a sale 😊 thanks for the review!
@Xxspellboundead 2 ай бұрын
It’s on sale for switch for 16.99 right now!
@melaniapina6368 2 ай бұрын
@@Xxspellboundead thank you very much for the info!
@sreejaghosh 2 ай бұрын
Yup! I'm definitely going broke this year! So many games on sale and so many releasing soon...
@MegaCocoa125 2 ай бұрын
Just started "I was a Teenage Exocolonist" and it is a peak game! I'll have to wait on this title, but I'll be sure to pick it up as soon as it goes on any sale
@widmariecorderoortiz635 2 ай бұрын
It's on sale!
@damien576 2 ай бұрын
I've already played this on steam, the only down side for me on this game is the lack of variety monsters and its short after 18 hours, i already finished the game. I am not a completionist but after finishing it, there's are no other things to do after post game.
@jesssealey6552 2 ай бұрын
Pretty intrigued by this but will leave it on my wishlist for now as I will be waiting to see what the rest of the Switches final year holds. Cheer SwitchUp!
@VectoRaith Ай бұрын
Whoa, I followed the their Twitter since the literal beginning of its development. Many times of changes from asset, content, even concept.. It is really amazing to watch it go this far!
@HerEvilTwin 2 ай бұрын
Haven’t watched more than 15sec yet but I’m loving the artstyle and colors
@nicholasjene3238 5 күн бұрын
I am so obsessed with this game right now. Is it perfect? No. Is it charming and captivating? Yes.
@mrpmp5384 2 ай бұрын
This looks fun but the card mechanic is one that’s never gotten it’s hooks in me.
@neonswift 2 ай бұрын
Does anyone know if this game has UI sizing options? Why is the UI in these games always so frickin small. As someone with visual impairments I a) I can't see the text because its small and black text on a deeply bright white background. b) the icons are too small. c) This is going to be completely illegible in handheld mode. There is a reason subtitles in movies and games should be white/yellow text on black background. Because its a lot easier for people to read. I would literally buy every one of these farming games because I love the genre, but there is a reason I stick with Stardew: You can scale the UI and Camera independently from one another. All these games borrowing ideas from Eric but they fail to include any of his good UI ideas. Its not just this one game, so my annoyance isn't targeted at any specific dev, but not every person has pinpoint perfect vision. Especially not when gamers are all getting a lot older!
@mewichigo3410 2 ай бұрын
I feel you, I have 20/20 vision technically but I get headaches from small/hard to read font. It blew my mind in Stardew when I realized the entire UI was resizeable! It's just such a shame nowadays that most devs work on their games while sitting a few inches from a large monitor.
@neonswift 2 ай бұрын
@@mewichigo3410 Yeah it is a shame. The jump to HD visuals over a decade ago also caused issues with small text in some AAA games. That mostly got course corrected by the big publishers. As much as I criticise Nintendo for lacking in accessibility options, they at least have big fonts in their games and consider what games need to be on smaller screens. I think the main issue with a lot of indie games is they create pixel art fonts at a 1:1 scale, which is always too small.
@pastel86z 21 күн бұрын
Icagree..I ended up selling my copy of f.e three houses cos it was impossible to read the tiny text!
@AlexDayz 2 ай бұрын
Great review. Been looking forward to this one and seems to run fairly well on Switch. Only downside for me is that it doesn’t seem you can customize your character at all.
@SiobhanR28 2 ай бұрын
That Direct was FIRE. So much coming out. I deffo think Metriod will be a Switch 2 lauch game and I am readddddddy for it. We all are 😂😂 Also here for the review 😅😅
@Ser-Smiley 2 ай бұрын
I am sooo ready for that Metroid Prime 4.
@shoked99 2 ай бұрын
Looks gorgeous but sounds like a big commitment for me personally. I don't know about managing all those systems at the same time. Thanks for the review.
@joshuagardner3789 2 ай бұрын
I want this physically!
@michaelcastoria Ай бұрын
Me 2 but unfortunately the dev has no plans to make a physical for the time being so I downloaded it. Maybe if they do I’ll grab it also but highly unlikely atm maybe if it does good.
@Ser-Smiley 2 ай бұрын
Im running around the house and laughing madly like Skeletor because of today's Direct. 😂
@SiobhanR28 2 ай бұрын
Haha. I feel so hyped. This was the direct to cheer me up 😅😊
@SwitchUpYt 2 ай бұрын
Skeletor....what a legend!
@Ser-Smiley 2 ай бұрын
@@SiobhanR28 "hehehe (rolls on the ground). I cant remember a more pleasant day. Hehahaha! (Runs away)" 😂
@Ser-Smiley 2 ай бұрын
@@SwitchUpYt "oh i feel so much better when i do something baaad! Hihehehi! 💀"
@danielalexandre89 2 ай бұрын
This game sounds awesome Didnt find the music stopping at times to be a negative since a game with good ambient sound os good for me Shame no physical though
@SwitchUpYt 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, I agree with ambient sounds being a positive, I'm just not sure this game handles it as well as it could. It's a minor issue though. Glen
@RedBeardRetroTech 2 ай бұрын
Wow this looks great, haven't seen this game before
@UndeadEggmiester 2 ай бұрын
A interesting mix on pokemon and a card battle game. It definitely sounds great time
@mrsmerula Ай бұрын
You can use the computer in the research centre to move spirits to the barn or your medallion when Zed is not at work. ☺️
@SwitchUpYt Ай бұрын
Fair enough. Still don't know why they didn't just have that shop stay open to make it clearer. Thanks for clarifying.
@packers12to80 2 ай бұрын
They got more content coming too. Definitely picking it up the moment its on the eshop!
@Elionai413 2 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for this one!! One more day.
@Shalyn-ln9tu 2 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for this review!! Ever since it launched on Steam, I have always been hopeful that cozy games like this would be ported to Switch
@alexiere 2 ай бұрын
Im so getting this game and debating about Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation - Quest of Memories. There is no review or gameplay anywhere.
@Eric4real4321 2 ай бұрын
What mechanics should we implement in our game? Creators: yes
@tlaranjo 2 ай бұрын
Will have to add this to my wish list. Finally grabbed a few last minute sale purchases to keep me busy until Zelda in September
@fluffyfish285 2 ай бұрын
I have it on pc. Just unsure if im willing to buy it agsin on switch.
@madalice5134 2 ай бұрын
This is definitely up my alley. I'm so glad you guys reviewed this one. I was hoping you would.
@jess2109 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!! I've been waiting for this game (and review) since it was announced for Switch so long ago. But due to timing now I'm trying to decide between Monster Hunter Stories, Moonstone Island or Everafter Falls and I was counting on you guys to help me make that choice!
@nicked_fenyx 2 ай бұрын
Been looking forward to this one. Can't wait to give it a go.
@heraxunhex1056 Ай бұрын
If the scientist is not on his desk you can walk up to the computer and access all of your spirits as if he was there anyways.
@monkeystrive7501 2 ай бұрын
I can’t wait!!! Ima wake up early go to work and come back home to play this on my switch.
@OliveDasi 2 ай бұрын
Is there a way to increase the text/font size or the UI in general? It's a bit too small for me to read and interact with. I apologize if I may have missed it from the video.
@SwitchUpYt 2 ай бұрын
No, there are a few adjustable options within the game but text size isn't one of them I'm afraid. Glen
@OliveDasi 2 ай бұрын
@@SwitchUpYt Thanks for your response! Unfortunately this seems to be a trend in the industry which could be an easy option to include to make games more accessible if done in development by not making text boxes and other items in the UI static. And thank you all for your hard work and amazing reviews! 😊
@mewichigo3410 2 ай бұрын
This is the one thing that really bothers me in games nowadays, they don't take into account text size on consoles 😢 Ah well, I'm probably getting it anyway because it looks so good. Time to bust out the reading glasses 😂
@switchunboxing 25 күн бұрын
The age-old problem with a PC game being ported to a handheld. It wasn’t meant for this tiny screen. For this reason and others, I might be returning the game.
@paulwyrough2765 Ай бұрын
You can still get the creatures from storage when it’s closed at the computer in the back
@Grovel007 2 ай бұрын
I never heard of this game until now, but it sounds awesome. I think it is worth checking out.
@drgonzo1985 2 ай бұрын
This game sounds like the Trifle Rachel makes in that episode of Friends, but in a good way.
@MarvinConman 2 ай бұрын
As I said, I am not a big fan of card based combat, but I definitely gotta try this thing. It looks like there's so much to do before you manage to 100% the game X)
@paulblyth9793 2 ай бұрын
I’m interested in this one. But the card battling puts me off a bit
@perfectomega1 2 ай бұрын
This is a game I never knew I needed, at least until now. Loving the look of this game
@BlingBlingDubuLove 2 ай бұрын
Is there an option to adjust text size? That looks very small and worried it won’t look any bigger on my tv based on my experience with other games I had similar impression with. Also the music choice is strange I agree and I’m not particularly liking the idea of the game not giving you enough freedom in what you want to do in game… hmmm might wait for a sale…
@OhNuzzy 2 ай бұрын
So Stardew and Pokemon had a baby and its called Moonstone Island? Sign me up
@MrJimithee 2 ай бұрын
That was a pretty tasty (if vague) Nintendo Direct! I've finally glimpsed Prime 4... but was it running on Switch 1?
@SiobhanR28 2 ай бұрын
Deffo be a Switch 2 game. Maybe even a launch game.
@jonj9352 2 ай бұрын
It had the switch logo in the corner. It’ll be cross gen at least
@DrScotty85 2 ай бұрын
Most of these elements sound great for me but I’m not a fan of card battling, shame. Thanks for the well balanced review Glen
@ch0o_choo Ай бұрын
great informative and organized review!! thank you for making this video!!!
@raprice79 2 ай бұрын
The text looks REALLY small! 🔍
@thatderangedbunny 2 ай бұрын
Way too small 😢
@raprice79 2 ай бұрын
@@thatderangedbunny seems like developers never test what games will look like handheld
@That_Lady_Charlie 2 ай бұрын
I downloaded this game yesterday, and the text is PAINFULLY small. With no option to make it bigger.
@raprice79 2 ай бұрын
@@That_Lady_Charlie games tend to lack accessibility options in general imo, but the fact that SO MANY developers don't consider text size in their games is crazy to me!
@switchunboxing 25 күн бұрын
I’m liking it so far. But everything is too small. The text, the characters, I was wanting an option to blow things up since this is a handheld. It’s different on PC where it’s a TV or monitor. Also the repetitive music is driving me nuts.
@jaymout158 2 ай бұрын
Yes you can Take monster in the lab even when it s closed you have to go in front the machine behind the desk 😂
@SwitchUpYt 2 ай бұрын
Haha, why didn't they just make it clear and keep the shop open! Thanks for clarifying!
@JustJoeThings 2 ай бұрын
I might have to pick this up for summer plays!
@abetterjulie 2 ай бұрын
I keep trying to like this one, but when I play it, it makes me grumpy. I think it's like you say, there's so much you're expected to do and you can't really do it all at once. I love the dungeons and exploring, but less so needing to craft things and feed things to be able to continue on.
@JoshuaDesean1992 2 ай бұрын
The ONLY thing I really don’t like is some of the resources (like wood and grass) don’t respawn haven’t made it far enough to know how important that is toward the end game yet
@SwitchUpYt 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, that is a bit of a pain.
@ashybashy8D 2 ай бұрын
It looks so good, but playing this video on my switch in handheld mode makes the ui look so tiny and I don’t think I’d be able to play 😔
@user-ku7pf1ke6x 2 ай бұрын
On Switch Lite that text will be so tiny.
@retrogainz 2 ай бұрын
I am really intrigued by the mashup of gameplay mechanics and love that color pallet. But what's up with those character designs during dialog, something is off.
@SwitchUpYt 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, the town character's are a little uninspired. I didn't spend much time talking to them to be honest.
@user-bl9hq2gf6i 2 ай бұрын
aaaw finally it's on switch!!
@robwilde7482 Ай бұрын
This screams Monster Sanctuary sequel - take my money already!
@ppbunt 2 ай бұрын
I’ve come to the conclusion that farm sims and monster collection games are not my jam, so I’ll definitely be skipping this one. Now Echoes of Wisdom on the other hand…
@agirlcalledro 2 ай бұрын
Your review sealed the deal for me!
@SwitchUpYt 2 ай бұрын
Ah good stuff - Mark
@kevinphelps5807 2 ай бұрын
will probably pick this one up art some point
@lukep. 2 ай бұрын
The Chiminea looks hilarious, I love it 😂
@Nedwig747 2 ай бұрын
I feel like this game is so close to be amazing!
@sagelovescoffee 2 ай бұрын
Sounds like a really fun game but do the creatures “evolve”?? I’d get pretty bored if the creatures I level up don’t actually appear to be leveling up.
@Ser-Smiley 2 ай бұрын
Metroid Prime 4 babyyyyy!
@411sponge72 2 ай бұрын
Reminds me a lot of Doom
@SiobhanR28 2 ай бұрын
Screaaaaammmm!!!
@KM-hk8tc 2 ай бұрын
I was expecting a switch 2 surprise to be honest. Thought it would be last. Guess I’m the dummy
@Harp00nX 2 ай бұрын
Moonstone had me thinking it was something altogether different..... those of an Amiga persuation know what i mean.
@jimkrom 2 ай бұрын
We need Moonstone on new platforms. No "Island", no nothing, just plain old Moonstone redone...
@PrincessMoonbeam 2 ай бұрын
Can you say more? All I could find on KZfaq was a tabletop game and 'Moonstone: A hard days knight', but neither seemed related to 'Moonstone Isle.'
@nathanward1099 2 ай бұрын
This looked really awesome until it showed the cards for battling. I think pokemon has the best battle system, so it's probably why I'm biased for that turn based style. I will probably give it a shot though as the price is not too bad. Thanks for the great review.
@SwitchUpYt 2 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@Kufunninapuh 2 ай бұрын
This seems like a gem! I don't play many farming sims, how is the amount of crafting compared to spiritfarer?
@SwitchUpYt 2 ай бұрын
I haven't played enough of Spiritfarer to compare. There's quite a bit of crafting here, though. Glen
@artistjp1539 2 ай бұрын
Yoo ima sub your vid are a w and they help me a lot
@OtakuUnderground92 2 ай бұрын
Might as well wait for Farmagia instead
@phamuelbeesnuts1995 2 ай бұрын
This one’s already on my list
@Astronic 2 ай бұрын
I wish they stopped doing games with day timers. I just wanna play and relax without having to run around looking at a clock. Rly despite thats what all farm games come with now.
@fink94 2 ай бұрын
Omg I want to play this!
2 ай бұрын
Not keen on any of the genres to be honest😅. I do want to try a deck-building game at some point.
@rhebbhulett 2 ай бұрын
I kinda feel like they made this game just for me. Stardew + Pokemon + Slay the Spire sounds too good to be true.
@disconext 2 ай бұрын
I'll try this.
@Ray__E Ай бұрын
This looks fun but something I'll pick up on a discount
@kingchucklesii2197 2 ай бұрын
I just started Tears of the Kingdom and Dead Cells, why so many good games 😢 my backlog is embarrassing
@gillywitchy 2 ай бұрын
Thank still on fence about this one
@suki-yuki 2 ай бұрын
Ohmigosh ohmigosh i need this game! 😍
@GeminiSunrise06 2 ай бұрын
A shame i lack of time. I wanted this game so badly on the switch. But i just can't put many hours in it. Too many great jrpg to beat.
@hihellokitty85 2 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@ZeusTheIrritable 2 ай бұрын
This looks interesting, but seems a bit 'Kitchen Sink-y.' I'll pick it up on sale later on.
@leighalunatic 2 ай бұрын
It is currently on sale for the switch if that is the system you use.
@ilhamathoriq4615 2 ай бұрын
Is it cheaper to use US Eshop or Japanese Eshop? My country's currency is at the lowest ever
@Bored_Barbarian 2 ай бұрын
Is this 100% single player?
@SwitchUpYt 2 ай бұрын
Yes, as far as I could see.
@Bored_Barbarian 2 ай бұрын
@@SwitchUpYt thanks. Eh may grab on deep deep sale but both farming and monsters would be best if multiplayer. Fingers crossed for an update
@pahtosh Ай бұрын
As long as there’s no fishing
@ileangmelig8154 2 ай бұрын
Litterly just ordered beyond a steel sky and then suddenly this releases. RIP my bank account 😂
@HammerHeadBubba Ай бұрын
Looks good!
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