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Cynthia: Hidden in the Moon Shadow Nintendo Switch Review

Cynthia: Hidden in the Moon Shadow is a 3rd person action/adventure game with stealth and pule elements which has just released on the Nintendo Switch. Is it worth playing? Well, let's find out!
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  • @SwitchUpYt
    @SwitchUpYt7 ай бұрын

    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. PLUS there's a further 5% discount available instantly if you use the code Switchup! If you are a physical collector looking to import, you can use code "SWITCHUP23" to save 5% at PlayAsia www.play-asia.com Happy gaming! Glen

  • @CatthiaGames
    @CatthiaGames7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your in-depth review of our game! Cynthia has a special place in our hearts, as it is our first big project :3 and it was definitely a huge learning experience. We hope you will have fun while playing the game

  • @creepyp9457

    @creepyp9457

    7 ай бұрын

    I think It looks fantastic for a first effort. Few teething problems by the sound of the review with aiming/camera. Well done!

  • @poneymagique5978

    @poneymagique5978

    7 ай бұрын

    Although my career is totally different, it is my dream to one day make a game. Therefore I can only say: congrats for your efforts. Big respect to what you have done, in particular if you have put your heart into the game ❤

  • @SwitchUpYt

    @SwitchUpYt

    7 ай бұрын

    You're welcome. I hope it does very well for you. Glen

  • @ph111hud0

    @ph111hud0

    7 ай бұрын

    Its decent, its on steam for pc, its a good game.

  • @HectorLopez-fq2jt

    @HectorLopez-fq2jt

    7 ай бұрын

    Do you guys believe you will ever release a physical version? I would definitely pick it up

  • @michaelsmith7473
    @michaelsmith74737 ай бұрын

    What I love most about your channel is how much time you spend on indie games. I love the attention you bring to these hidden gems. Appreciate the hard work.

  • @ty_sylicus
    @ty_sylicus6 ай бұрын

    Looks decent for a first game from a small dev. I'm happy this channel covers a larger number of smaller games.

  • @austinsheehan3994
    @austinsheehan39947 ай бұрын

    Great review, lads. While others are complaining that it's too short, that's the very thing that has sold me on it! I was initially a bit put off that you can't engage enemies directly, but am still keen on trying it!

  • @jesssealey6552
    @jesssealey65527 ай бұрын

    Woah, I was hoping to see a review on this and its not at all how I had assumed. Probably won't be picking it up though. Thanks for the review it was really helpful.

  • @yaldash3592
    @yaldash35927 ай бұрын

    My first thought was how cute the outfits are.

  • @tSeeker93
    @tSeeker937 ай бұрын

    Glad you guys did a review on this one. I was interested from your new releases video, but now I'll wait for a sale. Still looks worth 3 hours of gameplay though.

  • @ppbunt
    @ppbunt7 ай бұрын

    Ooh, this one looked interesting on Saturdays video, let’s have a look!

  • @SwitchUpYt

    @SwitchUpYt

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah I think a lot of us wanted to see how this played out. Mark

  • @happosai_sama5298
    @happosai_sama52987 ай бұрын

    Saved it on wishlist for now, still got some backlogs from recent Yuletide sales 😅

  • @yis8fire
    @yis8fire7 ай бұрын

    I would gladly buy this one In a few months, when my wallet will recover...

  • @SwitchUpYt

    @SwitchUpYt

    7 ай бұрын

    😅

  • @Caffrey90
    @Caffrey907 ай бұрын

    This indeed caught my eye during the last upcoming games video. Seems like the game has classic, for indies, camera issues 😅 Game looks good enough for an indie team and whilst I won't be picking this one up (too short for my tastes) I hope that this developer sticks with their work because it seems like they have decent base that they need to build up upon. Thanks for quick review Glen! I didn't expect to see this one so soon.

  • @charlesbohman9447
    @charlesbohman94477 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate that stealth games are still being made. My favorite genre

  • @Zephyr_Weiss
    @Zephyr_Weiss7 ай бұрын

    Not my kind of game but I appreciate the ambition of new developers. Hopefully they surpass every game they make with each new experience.

  • @ricioly
    @ricioly7 ай бұрын

    It looks like all the budget of he game was put into the character design

  • @ZeusTheIrritable
    @ZeusTheIrritable7 ай бұрын

    I'm sure I'll pick this up at some point, to encourage the studio if nothing else.

  • @salasalsa-mb5gw
    @salasalsa-mb5gw7 ай бұрын

    Despite the small content of the game and the usual ideas , all thanks to the developers for the effort ... 👏👏👏 ...

  • @roro4572
    @roro45727 ай бұрын

    Had high hopes for this one tbh. I'll wait till I see it on your saveloy list ;)

  • @MrAllansito
    @MrAllansito7 ай бұрын

    This game looks absolutely beautiful, for an inde game it blows my mind! It’s sad that it’s too short. But I think supporting this developers will help them do even better things in the future!

  • @TomMannCenturia
    @TomMannCenturia7 ай бұрын

    Good to see developers with a bit of ambition, even if it doesn't quite pay off.

  • @AlanEggers-jq6ul
    @AlanEggers-jq6ul7 ай бұрын

    Bought it this morning before going to work. Haven't played yet, but for the price & after watching your review, I'm confident that I will have some fun with it. Hope the developers continue to work on it, based on the problems you mentioned. Thanks for the honest review. Love your videos! See YAAAAA!!

  • @BunchaNothin
    @BunchaNothin7 ай бұрын

    With the Tomb Raider remasters coming out next month, this is good timing for Cynthia. Though I realize they are very different in many ways, there aren't many games like this on the switch. It is unfortunate that the quality of the game seems to be pretty modest, but we'll honestly have to see how well Tomb Raider turns out (there seems to be a lot of negative buzz around it). I'm hoping to see an Outer Wilds review from you soon! I really like how thorough the switchup reviews are, and there are unfortunately very few Outer Wilds reviews for the switch release!!!

  • @snooootch
    @snooootch7 ай бұрын

    Great review Glen! Think this one will be going on the wishlist until a big discount comes out

  • @SiobhanR28
    @SiobhanR287 ай бұрын

    I wasn't hopeful after reading steam reviews and this confirms it. I feel it had potential but its not there yet.

  • @sevensyns7732
    @sevensyns77327 ай бұрын

    Too short of an adventure would leave me wanting more.

  • @calabriapsg3530
    @calabriapsg35307 ай бұрын

    Mhmm the artstyle gives me "Haven" vibes. Looks good

  • @paulblyth9793
    @paulblyth97937 ай бұрын

    Looks interesting, but I’ll hold out until it’s featured in a certain channel’s saveloy list

  • @hammerfistrevolution5232
    @hammerfistrevolution52327 ай бұрын

    Switch up just never misses! I saw this on steam but super glad it had been ported to Switch! 🤝🏼💪🏼

  • @FletchMo7
    @FletchMo77 ай бұрын

    You hero’s! Didn’t expect this review to be so quick! Will keep an eye on this one!

  • @gostreiver8036
    @gostreiver80367 ай бұрын

    One game this Hearkens to that most people won’t remember. “Beyond good and evil” The main focus was stealth and using traps and maneuvers to get around your foes and rarely fight them straight up. That was one of Ubisofts first big games on the GameCube

  • @SwitchUpYt

    @SwitchUpYt

    7 ай бұрын

    Great game been waiting for a sequel for years

  • @pheonix9372
    @pheonix93727 ай бұрын

    That extremely close camera would bother me immediately. Seems like a lot of elements of 'its not the worst' coming together to make an"not terrible" soup. Thx for looking out!

  • @minjod
    @minjod7 ай бұрын

    Not the gameplay I was expecting after seeing initial footage. Way too short for that price

  • @FantasticMaxPlastic
    @FantasticMaxPlastic7 ай бұрын

    Definitely had it on my Wishlist. Love it when Mark or Glen can show me an in-depth video to help me decide to buy or delete it.

  • @awedwards08
    @awedwards087 ай бұрын

    Was super excited about this when I saw the trailer and screenshots, but the $13 price tag was suspicious right off the bat. I appreciate that small indie developers can only do so much, but seems like this could have really been something great with some more resources.

  • @unconditionallove3820
    @unconditionallove38207 ай бұрын

    Just love when the enemy is sitting right underneath piles of heavy stuff waiting to fall 😁

  • @070agga
    @070agga7 ай бұрын

    That sneaking reminds me very much of the Requiem games. Cool!

  • @Gamer4nintendo
    @Gamer4nintendo7 ай бұрын

    I was waiting for you guyz to do this review.... I'm excited will listen to all your advice...

  • @douglasbriel6103
    @douglasbriel61035 ай бұрын

    Wow! Family friendly. Hahaha! An archer who can't or won't kill. I love games that are colorful. No more greyish brown.😂

  • @FacelessFolk
    @FacelessFolk7 ай бұрын

    Honestly I love these types of games. I'm glad people are starting to embrace these "clone like" games instead of laughing them off. I really do hope we keep getting them. Winbound was another one that I thoroughly enjoyed and I haven't even tried again since it was all patched! I'll pick this one up on the first deep sale. Cheers.

  • @GamingOdditiez
    @GamingOdditiez7 ай бұрын

    You can actually kill the enemies with your bow in combat, you need to hit them 3 times quickly though!

  • @SwitchUpYt

    @SwitchUpYt

    7 ай бұрын

    Ah, ok. I never tried that. Feels like that takes away a lot of the challenge to be honest. Glen

  • @GamingOdditiez

    @GamingOdditiez

    7 ай бұрын

    @SwitchUpYt yeah, it's definitely more fun to sneak around 🙂

  • @EnkiDootDoot
    @EnkiDootDoot7 ай бұрын

    This has very much been a “maybe for the backlog” month I feel like.

  • @Mr.Vetkoek
    @Mr.Vetkoek7 ай бұрын

    Btw I always love when you do a little pun at the beginning of the video. Imo you should do this more often again

  • @natesquibb3368
    @natesquibb33687 ай бұрын

    “split into five chapters” what an enthusiasm-killer.

  • @UndeadEggmiester
    @UndeadEggmiester7 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately this was the kind I'd review I was expecting from the game and I'll wait for a big sale

  • @queqhoirul3048
    @queqhoirul30487 ай бұрын

    Definitely will be a great game with a patch update to make it more polish.. But hey.. I'm more care about gameplay.. Hope there's going to be more content tho at least up to 8 hours total gameplay..

  • @martintomson8322
    @martintomson83227 ай бұрын

    Clearly a lot of signs pointing to missing QA as some things should have been cleared once somebody played it (e.g. Camera) and feels bad to have the feeling of „overpriced“ when its actually quite cheap. Guess I will pass. But thx for the review!

  • @DracoBudSmith
    @DracoBudSmith7 ай бұрын

    Hopefully some patches like cameras and evoirments like grasses fade out as it's closed up the cam so it wouldn't be in the way. Otherthan that it looked promising.

  • @Biggus__Dickus
    @Biggus__Dickus7 ай бұрын

    This looks like a good little game. Might pick this up once the backlog is a little lighter.

  • @alexalexander1772

    @alexalexander1772

    7 ай бұрын

    That’s not how backlogs work.

  • @KingLoof

    @KingLoof

    6 ай бұрын

    @@alexalexander1772 dont tell my friend, biggus dickus, how backlogs work in a passive aggressive tone

  • @FarmerSlideJoeBob
    @FarmerSlideJoeBob7 ай бұрын

    This Game reminds more of Horizon Games😃 Visually looks interesting🙂

  • @jemmadavies3226
    @jemmadavies32267 ай бұрын

    Saw this in the upcoming games video, looks interesting, with clear inspiration from some great games . Worth a go

  • @iMenchi
    @iMenchi7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the review. I’m still interested, but I think I’ll wait for a bigger sale.

  • @taglor
    @taglor7 ай бұрын

    After such a good year of games last year the backlog has so many high quality games for someone with limited gaming time. A game like this really needs something special for the less than stellar aspects to be forgiven and worth putting ahead of such great games waiting in the wings. Always appreciate Devs trying though and a great stepping stone for some of the team I'm sure.

  • @SwitchUpYt

    @SwitchUpYt

    7 ай бұрын

    Completely agree. An admirable attempt. Mark

  • @Christophoronomicon
    @Christophoronomicon7 ай бұрын

    Unfortunate. It looks fine, and I actually got excited about it when I first heard about it, but the focus on stealth makes it far less enticing to me. I'm not a fan of stealth games, and stealth sections in Zelda games (like the Proving Grounds in TotK) are always my least favourite parts. Oh well, it does look like a good effort though, especially as a first game.

  • @AjanM2501
    @AjanM25017 ай бұрын

    Got this game- going to see how much I like it.

  • @douglasbriel6103
    @douglasbriel61035 ай бұрын

    Ooh. Always looking for games like Tomb Raider.

  • @nathankeene9236
    @nathankeene92367 ай бұрын

    This game looks really fun. Had never heard of it before, but this video definitely solves me on it. Can't wait to try it out.

  • @happylukaso20

    @happylukaso20

    7 ай бұрын

    Looks fun but its boring.. looks like zelda but its not good at all

  • @Mr.Vetkoek
    @Mr.Vetkoek7 ай бұрын

    Oh nice, let's see! I hope it is good!

  • @MrJimithee
    @MrJimithee7 ай бұрын

    Looks like a cool little game, might well find itself "Hidden In The Backlog" The graphics remind me of Aragami, which is pretty sweet

  • @jaydig2
    @jaydig27 ай бұрын

    Been waiting for this video! 😊

  • @Nedwig747
    @Nedwig7477 ай бұрын

    If this was more of an action rpg as opposed to a stealth gamr i think id be all over this

  • @rafachv7029
    @rafachv70297 ай бұрын

    This one feels very similar to Aragami, also on switch (and reviewed by you some years ago)

  • @andreasdersch76
    @andreasdersch767 ай бұрын

    Hi. Do you make Walkthroughs from Games? I think i know your voice from salt an sanctuary Walkthrough

  • @Ray__E
    @Ray__E7 ай бұрын

    Man I'm really digging the vibe of this one.😃

  • @jspp80
    @jspp807 ай бұрын

    Love puzzles and love the look... but that whole camera thing sounds like a frustration.

  • @slymatty
    @slymatty7 ай бұрын

    Looks nice, but Unfortunately lost me when you mentioned stealth 😅 but thats just me

  • @crazykenny24
    @crazykenny247 ай бұрын

    Looks fun might get it.

  • @Ser-Smiley
    @Ser-Smiley7 ай бұрын

    This game looks stunning!

  • 7 ай бұрын

    I think adventure games need to be longer to attract my attention. Otherwise, the adventure is more kind of a trip. Anyway, I appreciate that it can be enjoyable.

  • @jonk4255
    @jonk42557 ай бұрын

    The game seems pleasant enough but not quite what I was expecting. Along with everything else, the lack of actual combat is disappointing. Even in a deep sale I don’t think I’d pick it it up, seems overly simplistic and under engaging. I feel I would be playing it just for playing sake.

  • @TheCipotemasloco
    @TheCipotemasloco7 ай бұрын

    This game looks nice I'll buy it! Sometimes this Indi games are incredible 💎 s !

  • @-NeoKrieg
    @-NeoKrieg7 ай бұрын

    Kinda lost me at no real combat. Looks pretty though.

  • @ConditionallyUsed
    @ConditionallyUsed7 ай бұрын

    Doesn't look to bad, but at the same time like a character model that floats thru the environment . Steam has it at a decent review score. I'll be skipping it, as it sort of makes me want to play Fenyx Rising again.

  • @bleh329
    @bleh3297 ай бұрын

    I don't see anyone taking more than 2 hours on this one. Unless the player's a small child or someone with some kind of disability or someone who's new to gaming. Will def wait for sale on this one.

  • @kevinphelps5807
    @kevinphelps58077 ай бұрын

    not the biggest fan of 'forced stealth' but still may give this one a go

  • @patrickcollier7090
    @patrickcollier70907 ай бұрын

    Thanks for doing this one. I saw it on the E-shop and thought it looked interesting and possibly worth a go but I think I will pass on this one now.

  • @melaniapina6368
    @melaniapina63687 ай бұрын

    Yay, it’s Switchup time! This game looks so sweet, I like the fact that you don’t fight enemies but just try to get past them. The art style is very interesting but I agree that the choice of colors is a little bit too much

  • @SwitchUpYt

    @SwitchUpYt

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah, it needed toning down a bit. Glen

  • @jamiemoet9091
    @jamiemoet90917 ай бұрын

    A new rival for Lara Croft maybe/or maybe not 🤔 what with the new tomb raider collection being released soon 🤣

  • @squarestar326
    @squarestar3267 ай бұрын

    Too bad there s no combat.i won t get it then...but it does look pretty tho.

  • @AndresBadel1
    @AndresBadel17 ай бұрын

    Try not to mention gyroscopic aiming challenge difficulty: impossible

  • @AldoInza
    @AldoInza7 ай бұрын

    I'd be happy with a Nears of the Kingdom Zero Dawn, but this is too close to Cake of the Wild for me to feel comfortable playing.

  • @Shadowclaw25
    @Shadowclaw257 ай бұрын

    plague tale inocence for a gameboy :>

  • @mathieuavisse4623
    @mathieuavisse46237 ай бұрын

    i won t lie i will not play this but it does not look too bad for indie

  • @kevinstrident
    @kevinstrident7 ай бұрын

    Looks cool. Sounds tedious. I bought it anyway.

  • @DB-vi7jb
    @DB-vi7jb7 ай бұрын

    This has potential but sadly not enough for me to get. The problems you point our has enough distraction to bring me out of it.

  • @akailev
    @akailev7 ай бұрын

    pokemon company should learn how to do grass on a budget from this team

  • @michaelhill6453
    @michaelhill64537 ай бұрын

    3 hours?

  • @kowabonga3552

    @kowabonga3552

    7 ай бұрын

    It's 1 hours and 40 minutes, unfortunately.

  • @Bruno-zu6bh
    @Bruno-zu6bh7 ай бұрын

    So is not really an action game, is more like a puzzle game... Sad...

  • @kowabonga3552
    @kowabonga35527 ай бұрын

    It's 1 hour and 40 minutes long, there's barely any enemies, and the final boss sucks. If this game was $5 it would have been a fair price.

  • @SwitchUpYt

    @SwitchUpYt

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah,, it's probably possible to finish it in such a time but I think it would take most people longer than that. Glen

  • @ataridc

    @ataridc

    7 ай бұрын

    Theres indie games you can play for 20+ hours for that price if its just a time value thing. Check out Brotato

  • @jinxenyou8618
    @jinxenyou86187 ай бұрын

    I was interested until I heard the full review now it's a hard PASS!

  • @Ted_Kaczynski1
    @Ted_Kaczynski17 ай бұрын

    Those jiggle physics look great