Penny's Big Breakaway is out today - get your copy here rebrand.ly/SwitchUp-PBB If you wanna support SwitchUp simply click the link and check it out! (Much appreciated!) - what do you make of this one? Update: The Handheld Switch footage was captured at 50fps (My silly camera) which then has kind of made it look choppy when it isn't choppy in real life. Mark
I’ve played a few levels so far and I can tell this game is dangerous. The controls are so fluid and I can see myself getting real addicted to trying to speedrun levels. It’s amazing.
Surprised (or not) no one is mentioning NiGHTS as a reference point for this - it looks like it has the same amazing elasticity and pure, all out, mental, fun
@@Christophoronomicon The game's artstyle reminds me more of Knuckles' Chaotix than anything imo; there's a similar emphasis on very abstract geometry and bold colors, with lots of rich texturing to make it feel more solid.
"I think I finally understand that old saying of an 'earworm', because Penny's Big Breakaway has some incredibly catchy tunes." *cuts to brain rot circus music*
One of my highlights of this partner showcase, along with Another crab's treasure and Ender Magnolias!! God im so excited for the last one. Anyway im so glad Penny has the switchup approval seal, im definitely gonna add it to my wishlist since it's a little bit expensive for me right now. Thank you for the review guys!!
I didn't realize Penny was being released today!!!! This has been at the top of my wishlist for a while. I love sonic mania, and this looks like so much fun. The music reminds me a lot about sonic, which I love. So excited to play this game.
The music being like sonic could be due to the fact that the team who worked on it also did Sonic Mania (though I can’t remember if the person that did Mania’s music also did this)
A main character who uses a yo-yo?! This is the kind game I wanted from Ness when the original Smash Bros first released Never heard of this game til now but the kid in me is immensely excited
Yoyo character's are always the best Ness from the Mother/earthbound series Bridget from the guilty gear series And now Penny!! Video games need more yoyo characters!!
Glad to see that despite the giggles we'd had at the names and not sounding particularly iconic, this game has turned out well. Thanks Gents! Side note: Another Crab's Treasure is set to be released on the 25th April and I've been so excited about another Soulslike and hearing this one is really good, I am incredibly keen. Might I hope for a full SwitchUp review of it?
I adore the flip out of this game. So many subtle nods beyond Sonic here. Mario Odyssey (cause, of course ) along with the likes of Glover, Billy Hatcher, even a splash of Aero the Acrobat, looking at Penny's silhouette and theming. Hoping beyond hope that there will be an eventual physical release. I want this gem on my wall for time immortal.
There's also a yoyo trick called the breakaway, very clever title choice from the dev team! As a yoyoer I think I'll have to pick this one up, it looks really fun.
Her design does remind of Mischief Makers protagonist. However, the art style in general instantly made me think of how 3d renders used as cover art for early Sega Saturn games used to look. Very specific 3D aesthetic shaped by the technology limiations of the time. I'm pretty sure they aimed for that on purpose and I love the concept :)
Been eyeing this one since it’s been announced and a definite addition to my wishlist! Fingers crossed it’ll receive a physical but if not I’ll definitely be snagging this one eventually 😅
I’d really like a Nintendo Switch demo, just because I’m really appealed by how this game looks, but I want to know how the game plays with the yoyo, getting around and whatnot. I’d be satisfied with a demo of just one stage or level, or even just part of a stage or level to simply test the controls.
I've been waiting for this game for a while, and it looks fantastic! I really hope there is a physical copy in the works. I like having physical copies of my games when possible.
I’m planning on getting it for the gameplay, and it’s great to see games focusing on that, but the Colonial era wig hair combined with the wing hat tells me the character design should’ve been finalized way before this stage. Penny feels like the devs took the “Make your protagonist stand out” philosophy to an obnoxious extreme that even action anime would tell to chill
That handheld footage looks a bit more unsteady compared to the rest of the footage. The fact that it's not 60fps is a no go for me... as much as I would love to play it on Switch. I'll just wait until I get a Steamdeck or other PC handheld to play this gem of a game the way the devs probably prefer we all play it. PS>>> I wonder if there'll be an upgraded 60fps version we'll be able to play on the Switch 2??
I've had my eyes on this one but wasn't too sure about it. So once again you guys have secured another purchase from me😁 Looks fun although momentum based games are a hit and miss for me but I'll give it a chance once a sale arises. Excited for Grounded and Epic Mickey to hit Switch next month. Happy gaming👍
@@SwitchUpYt awesome right! When i saw it I thought immediately, "Mark at Switchup is going to be elated, just needs Silksong and his year is made" I have been wondering as to if I should try it, but I've heard its so realistic in all elements that it can be very difficult so I'm hesitant...
I liked look of Another Crabs Adventure and the Ender Lilies sequel. Also the hd of Epic Mickey and Monster Hunter Stories. I loved MhS 2 and never played first as didn’t have 3DS. The Fantasy life game looks fun too.
@@amyford2971 Awesome, thanks for sharing, I had missed a few of those, I'd best look into them. Hope they all turn out well for you and they provide many happy gaming hours should you invest!
I'm so disappointed by the 30fps lock on Switch. This particular game just doesn't feel good to me at 30fps and I wish they'd at least given the _option_ of lower resolutions/dynamic resolution in order to eek out even just a little bit more than 30fps -- I'm willing to deal with resolutions as low as 720p docked/540p handheld and inconsistent frametimes just to get the most frames in this frantic, fast-paced game. I mean, Evening Star achieving even a smooth-enough 30fps lock at a native 1080p docked/720p handheld is a really good-looking compromise, but it just doesn't play as nicely as it looks at that low of a framerate...
So can we talk about how the physical market is handled because i spent money on chained echoes physical because of the awesome reviews here and now it seems like that whole preorder process was a scam. Are the developers able to comment on whether we trust their physical distributors?
This game looks so much fun, though I do hope we get a physical for this game. I think I will hold off getting this untill a physical comes out, my backlog will appreciate me waiting anyway haha 😂
I did some research to find out where to get this game. The fact that it runs at 30fps on Switch and 120fps on PS5 was enough for me to not want it on switch. It's a speed game, I want fluidity on my Speed games.
I think i downloaded today through the website page i can't wait to get back home from work and play it 😂❤ amazing review and we all know it well be great because it from the same team made sonic mania
I don't play platformers often anymore, and I still need to finish Mario Wonder. But this looks fun, I'll keep it in mind for the next time I'm in the mood for a new game in this genre. The art style looks so cute and I like all the character models a lot.
I'm definitely buying this to support the dev team! I'm just sad this isn't a Sonic game, and I wonder why Sega didn't sign them up to make one after they more than proved themselves with Mania. With the way 3D Sonic has been languishing, goodness knows Sonic Team could do with some competition...
This is the next Hat In Time, isn't it? An excruciatingly overrated platformer starring an uninspired human-sue protagonist in a game that will pretty much kill off mascot platformers and overshadow games with actually interesting and likeable protagonists. ...Then again, is anyone even currently making games with protgs that aren't human-sues?
I don't know why people are shocked that the Switch version has a lower framerate. The Switch is a tablet device from 2017 that uses a chip from 2014. You're expecting that to compete with a PS5? If FPS is that important, just get it on another system. Simple.
Amazing game but Take-Two can F* right off with 4 terms and warning screens before you even get into the game. America's paranoid litigation life really needs to go away. No one should be having to scroll through and accept this many screens. The scroll is completely pointless, no one is going to read it one way or another. I've worked with people who write legal policies and no one reads them, forcing to scroll doesn't somehow magically prove you read it. Why don't other games do this but Take Two decided it was required here? Otherwise a magical package.
I had a real strong feeling that you guys had been playing this. Looks excellent, just downloaded and can’t wait to jump in. Can we get a physical tho?
I'm so close to pulling the trigger on this game but i keep hearing that its buggy and lacks polish, in particulat collisipn detection issues and some funkiness with the controls.
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Penny's Big Breakaway is out today - get your copy here rebrand.ly/SwitchUp-PBB If you wanna support SwitchUp simply click the link and check it out! (Much appreciated!) - what do you make of this one? Update: The Handheld Switch footage was captured at 50fps (My silly camera) which then has kind of made it look choppy when it isn't choppy in real life. Mark
Great work as usual Lads
Thank you brother!@@mikeuk666
It would be nice to play a demo of this. I played the demo of Contra Gulga this morning and found that run and gun isn't for me.
Is this game going to have physical copy?
50 frames per second? Are you guys still stuck in the PAL format?
I’ve played a few levels so far and I can tell this game is dangerous. The controls are so fluid and I can see myself getting real addicted to trying to speedrun levels. It’s amazing.
For sure. It's just glorious
Gotta get that sub-1:20 1-1
A "breakaway" is also a key "unresponsive" yoyo trick in professional yoyo-ing.
Surprised (or not) no one is mentioning NiGHTS as a reference point for this - it looks like it has the same amazing elasticity and pure, all out, mental, fun
Yes! I keep seeing it compared to Sonic but I see a lot of Nights.
@@ArtersaIndeed, I haven't played the game yet but the visuals do have that NiGHTS-like quality!
@@Christophoronomicon The game's artstyle reminds me more of Knuckles' Chaotix than anything imo; there's a similar emphasis on very abstract geometry and bold colors, with lots of rich texturing to make it feel more solid.
"I think I finally understand that old saying of an 'earworm', because Penny's Big Breakaway has some incredibly catchy tunes."
*cuts to brain rot circus music*
😂
Yeah that was an absolutely disgusting track 😂
It's great brain rot circus music though
This was the only game in the showcase that I was genuinely excited for, and of course you guys have covered it immediately. Brilliant!
One of my highlights of this partner showcase, along with Another crab's treasure and Ender Magnolias!! God im so excited for the last one.
Anyway im so glad Penny has the switchup approval seal, im definitely gonna add it to my wishlist since it's a little bit expensive for me right now.
Thank you for the review guys!!
It's really fun, I'm well impressed. Mark
I was not expecting this at all and it looks absolutely wonderful and full of fun. Just what a game should be,
I didn't realize Penny was being released today!!!! This has been at the top of my wishlist for a while. I love sonic mania, and this looks like so much fun. The music reminds me a lot about sonic, which I love. So excited to play this game.
Yeah it came out in the Direct but we've had it a while! Mark
No one realised it was releasing today. It was a shadow drop XD
@@Joeyjoejo1306 that explains it! I thought it wasnt coming out until later this summer!
The music being like sonic could be due to the fact that the team who worked on it also did Sonic Mania (though I can’t remember if the person that did Mania’s music also did this)
@gltchyyboy7787 yep, it was Tee Lopes who did Mania's soundtrack
A main character who uses a yo-yo?!
This is the kind game I wanted from Ness when the original Smash Bros first released
Never heard of this game til now but the kid in me is immensely excited
It’s a lot of fun
Yoyo character's are always the best
Ness from the Mother/earthbound series
Bridget from the guilty gear series
And now Penny!!
Video games need more yoyo characters!!
Glad to see that despite the giggles we'd had at the names and not sounding particularly iconic, this game has turned out well. Thanks Gents!
Side note: Another Crab's Treasure is set to be released on the 25th April and I've been so excited about another Soulslike and hearing this one is really good, I am incredibly keen. Might I hope for a full SwitchUp review of it?
It does look interesting if not a bit chaotic. I’ve still got Luckys Tale in my back log and Mickeys adventure looks cool too
Yeah we have some really nice outings at the moment - I am pleased this one has turned out so well. Mark
I adore the flip out of this game. So many subtle nods beyond Sonic here. Mario Odyssey (cause, of course ) along with the likes of Glover, Billy Hatcher, even a splash of Aero the Acrobat, looking at Penny's silhouette and theming. Hoping beyond hope that there will be an eventual physical release. I want this gem on my wall for time immortal.
Cant believe this is 30 fps on Switch .. that's a big fail
There's also a yoyo trick called the breakaway, very clever title choice from the dev team!
As a yoyoer I think I'll have to pick this one up, it looks really fun.
I was so excited for the direct, always love a good shadow drop!
Such a happy surprise to see this released today after the Direct. Whats the resolution like in docked and handheld?
I believe it's native with some distance culling techniques going on. Seems decent overall with a little aliasing
@@SwitchUpYt works for me! Thanks guys, great work as always. After the announcement my next hope was that SwitchUp would cover it!
Art style and heroine reminds me Mischief Makers on the 64
Her design does remind of Mischief Makers protagonist. However, the art style in general instantly made me think of how 3d renders used as cover art for early Sega Saturn games used to look. Very specific 3D aesthetic shaped by the technology limiations of the time. I'm pretty sure they aimed for that on purpose and I love the concept :)
Cheeky chap! I had a feeling you’d have a vid on this and very happy you did.
Get some Billy Hatcher, Nights vibes
Definitely mate
*cries tears of joy* Someone knows Billy Hatcher! Hell, yeah! One of the underrated greats!
I need this physical...
Fr do you think they would do it?😢
Play-asia has a page up for the physical, no release date though.
@@jajan254 They did twice with Sonic Mania, so fingers crossed.
@@taylorusedtoxic hopefully 🙏
Nice, I'm pretty excited - but I'm probably going to have to wait for a physical release!
Been eyeing this one since it’s been announced and a definite addition to my wishlist! Fingers crossed it’ll receive a physical but if not I’ll definitely be snagging this one eventually 😅
This is the kind of game that deserves a physical release. Which is what I’ll wait for.
Something about this reminds me of the Mario Galaxy games, any word on a physical release?
I’d really like a Nintendo Switch demo, just because I’m really appealed by how this game looks, but I want to know how the game plays with the yoyo, getting around and whatnot. I’d be satisfied with a demo of just one stage or level, or even just part of a stage or level to simply test the controls.
As i expected from the developers of sonic mania, im going to buy this game on steam
Yeah it's quality mate. Mark
I also bought the Steam version. 30 fps is just too hard to swallow. Game like this should be 1080p/60 fps on Switch.
Wow, I’m about 4 hours into this game and I can’t put it down. What a pleasure this is to play.
I was thinking of buying it on switch but 30fps, Mario Odyssey runs at 60, why the hell can't it run better?
Bought it right away and it’s waiting for me when I get home
Wow it’s spectacular!!!!
I've been waiting for this game for a while, and it looks fantastic! I really hope there is a physical copy in the works. I like having physical copies of my games when possible.
Does anyone know if this will ever get a physical release? This looks so good that it rightfully deserves a physical release.
It says exit to desktop. Maybe not switch version
I really liked Sonic Mania, so I rather interested is this. I'm going to wait and see if they make a physical version, though.
I’m planning on getting it for the gameplay, and it’s great to see games focusing on that, but the Colonial era wig hair combined with the wing hat tells me the character design should’ve been finalized way before this stage. Penny feels like the devs took the “Make your protagonist stand out” philosophy to an obnoxious extreme that even action anime would tell to chill
Looks a really good one! I'll check it out for sure! Hoping there's a demo but I doubt it 😅
gotcha, now we have an demo!!
The game is 30 and is 3-6 hours long... That seems a bit overpriced
Been looking forward to this game! Glad it's living up to expectations.
4K/120fps on PS5 is what's amazing.
Reminds of what it felt like to play Glover on the n64 back in the day....
For what we see and what you say. I could say this game is sonic meets Mario oddysey and that sounds lovely.
Please tell me there will be a physical release, even if it's Limited Run Games
That handheld footage looks a bit more unsteady compared to the rest of the footage. The fact that it's not 60fps is a no go for me... as much as I would love to play it on Switch. I'll just wait until I get a Steamdeck or other PC handheld to play this gem of a game the way the devs probably prefer we all play it.
PS>>> I wonder if there'll be an upgraded 60fps version we'll be able to play on the Switch 2??
Yeah I captured the footage at 50fps like a noob and then rendered at 30fps = Chop city! It was fine in real life
I've had my eyes on this one but wasn't too sure about it. So once again you guys have secured another purchase from me😁 Looks fun although momentum based games are a hit and miss for me but I'll give it a chance once a sale arises. Excited for Grounded and Epic Mickey to hit Switch next month. Happy gaming👍
Someone should totally mod this into a Yo Noid game!
Get a little bit of Mario Odyssey vibes in the way you can use an extension/companion as a creative outlet for movement. Gonna grab this one later!
I love 3D platformers. Can’t wait to play this game with 15 month old daughter (her name is Penny)!
That's so cool mate
Does it run at 60fps on switch?
30 fps on Switch, 60 on other systems
@egberteil8462 thank you. I'm gonna buy it on ps5
@@calangocaju You're welcome. I'll also stick to the Playstation 5 version
@@egberteil8462it's 120 fps on the ps5. Xbox X I think also. 90 on steam deck. The switch is left in the hapenny place on this one.
@@huzcer 120? Wow!
What announcements is everyone excited about? I cheered internally (it was 1am here) when I saw Another Crab's Treasure
For me KINGDOM COME ftw . Mark
@@SwitchUpYt awesome right! When i saw it I thought immediately, "Mark at Switchup is going to be elated, just needs Silksong and his year is made" I have been wondering as to if I should try it, but I've heard its so realistic in all elements that it can be very difficult so I'm hesitant...
I liked look of Another Crabs Adventure and the Ender Lilies sequel. Also the hd of Epic Mickey and Monster Hunter Stories. I loved MhS 2 and never played first as didn’t have 3DS. The Fantasy life game looks fun too.
@@amyford2971 Awesome, thanks for sharing, I had missed a few of those, I'd best look into them. Hope they all turn out well for you and they provide many happy gaming hours should you invest!
Been waiting for this one. Great to see yall covering it! Hope it makes the devs plenty of $$$. Sonic mania 2 next! 😅
I'm so disappointed by the 30fps lock on Switch. This particular game just doesn't feel good to me at 30fps and I wish they'd at least given the _option_ of lower resolutions/dynamic resolution in order to eek out even just a little bit more than 30fps -- I'm willing to deal with resolutions as low as 720p docked/540p handheld and inconsistent frametimes just to get the most frames in this frantic, fast-paced game. I mean, Evening Star achieving even a smooth-enough 30fps lock at a native 1080p docked/720p handheld is a really good-looking compromise, but it just doesn't play as nicely as it looks at that low of a framerate...
its even better on other consoles because its 60fps! switch ruins it by locking it at 30.
They just released an update that allows you to play on 60 fps so...
Is there a physical in the works?
That is also my question - I will ask the devs. Mark
So can we talk about how the physical market is handled because i spent money on chained echoes physical because of the awesome reviews here and now it seems like that whole preorder process was a scam. Are the developers able to comment on whether we trust their physical distributors?
@@leedurbin4419 first press games is known to be pretty iffy to say the least. fwiw i also took a gamble on them for chained echoes
There's a page up on play-asia, but no release date yet.
This game looks so much fun, though I do hope we get a physical for this game.
I think I will hold off getting this untill a physical comes out, my backlog will appreciate me waiting anyway haha 😂
I did some research to find out where to get this game. The fact that it runs at 30fps on Switch and 120fps on PS5 was enough for me to not want it on switch. It's a speed game, I want fluidity on my Speed games.
OK, yet another game on my wishlist! I'm usually not one for momentum-based games, but this looks so fun I can't help wanting to play it!
I think i downloaded today through the website page i can't wait to get back home from work and play it 😂❤ amazing review and we all know it well be great because it from the same team made sonic mania
I got an ad for Penny before this videos… I just think that’s funny
I don't play platformers often anymore, and I still need to finish Mario Wonder. But this looks fun, I'll keep it in mind for the next time I'm in the mood for a new game in this genre. The art style looks so cute and I like all the character models a lot.
Physical available..?
I'm definitely buying this to support the dev team! I'm just sad this isn't a Sonic game, and I wonder why Sega didn't sign them up to make one after they more than proved themselves with Mania. With the way 3D Sonic has been languishing, goodness knows Sonic Team could do with some competition...
Ah no! 30 fps on switch, thats not good enough for a platformer
Do you play like any retro platformers ever?
Physical copie need be released
Are you going to do a video on the partner direct from today??
Glen is away and we've got content lined up already so unlikely until weekend sawles vid I'll probably talk about it. Mark
I want this badly but I also want it badly on a cartridge, now I'm not sure if I should wait...
Looks awesome. Glad to see this review!
This is the next Hat In Time, isn't it? An excruciatingly overrated platformer starring an uninspired human-sue protagonist in a game that will pretty much kill off mascot platformers and overshadow games with actually interesting and likeable protagonists. ...Then again, is anyone even currently making games with protgs that aren't human-sues?
Colorful and fun. Yes please!! 🤗
The game looks phenomenal! I'm planning on getting it for sure!
This game will hold up so well. It's going to be a game that people will be coming back to after many years.
I don't know why people are shocked that the Switch version has a lower framerate. The Switch is a tablet device from 2017 that uses a chip from 2014. You're expecting that to compete with a PS5? If FPS is that important, just get it on another system. Simple.
Amazing game but Take-Two can F* right off with 4 terms and warning screens before you even get into the game. America's paranoid litigation life really needs to go away. No one should be having to scroll through and accept this many screens. The scroll is completely pointless, no one is going to read it one way or another. I've worked with people who write legal policies and no one reads them, forcing to scroll doesn't somehow magically prove you read it. Why don't other games do this but Take Two decided it was required here? Otherwise a magical package.
If only this was the sonic game for the saturn. It would have been a hit.
Imo i might just buy a switch again just for epic Mickey remake........ Possibly this game as well.
Good practice & show before the devs ask for the reigns to the next NiGHTS into Dreams or 3D Sonic game???
This looks like a ton of fun. Glad you guys got to do this, and they definitely chose right by selecting you for it.
@SwitchUp any word of plans for a physical release?
Why are reviews like this just 10 minutes of explaining the controls and mechanics?
Well it looks like Splatoon now has a serious contender for the title of Best 3D Platformer - and that's a wonderful thing!!!
Looks great but I bet it’ll get a Switch 2 patch next year so I’ll wait for then.
Been really excited about this one! Looks awesome! THanks for the great review!
I hope this one gets a physical, cause it certainly deserves a spot on my shelf
Thought it was terrible. Horrible unresponsive controls and awful collision detection. Deleted it after a few levels.
I had a real strong feeling that you guys had been playing this. Looks excellent, just downloaded and can’t wait to jump in.
Can we get a physical tho?
The force is strong in this one. Mark
Ahhhhhhhh!!! This looks like a fun game. I want it, but my wallet says no! Ugh. I hate medical issues.
looks like a blast but still working my way through Mario v Donkey Kong and Prince of Persia
I'm so close to pulling the trigger on this game but i keep hearing that its buggy and lacks polish, in particulat collisipn detection issues and some funkiness with the controls.
This game looks wonderful. As soon as there is a physical I'm all over this.
We need more physicals for games like this!
I want to play this game but I'm kind of holding out for a physical copy
“Gaming is dead” they say 😂 nope gaming is better than its EVER BEEN !
Been loving it so far! Great game!
How is the performance on switch?
It's ok actually, a few dips but generally fine. Mark
@@SwitchUpYt but do you think that 30 fps are enough for this kind of game?
This was going to be my question too. Debating if I should buy it on my Series X or Switch for the portability. @@augustino7529
Yay a great platformer that doesn't come with the hefty Nintendo First Party titles price tag!!!
I really want to get this game, but I can't justify that price without buying it physically.
About how long is the game?
3-6 hours
Do I have to agree to the terms and conditions before I can play this game?
The only thing missing with this release is an actual physical release.....
How does this game hold up against other 3D platformers? It definitely looks like it has lots of character and tight controls!
Even more amazing on Steam Deck as it runs 60 fps compared to the Switch version's 30 fps.
29.99 , think I'll wait a bit on this one.. Game looks like it at least set up a theme and char for it .
Wow this looks so good. Instantly going on my wishlist.