RiME Review (Switch) │ Through the Good RiMEs and the Bad 

Happy 3rd anniversary on RU-vid!

If your port isn't optimized, don't release it. 4 was honestly a generous score.

Unfortunately, this isn't surprising. It actually runs very poorly on PlayStation 4 too. The game literally chugs one very platform, making you feel like it's got nothing to do with the hardware, rather really, really bad optimization.

I get they're a small studio but it's kinda sad when BOTW can have a sprawling expansive full to the brim world with framedips being pretty damn uncommon, and this game can't even keep a decent fps when the graphics aren't very impressive and the areas are much smaller

That Arlo Direct animation had me in tears. How do you do it Arlo?

The hype building for Arlo's Odyssey review is beginning to rival the hype for the game itself

Well, this is one preorder cancelled.

Best review of switch rime on RU-vid I've seen, lots of detail.

Sad to hear about the poor performance and control issues. Hopefully they are able to smooth those out with patches or something.

YES! A NOTIFICATION FOR AN ARLO VIDEO! Time to watch another review FOR MARIO ODys.....

Wait, this isn't Super Mario Odyssey! The Bamboozling Never Ends!

If Doom barely chugs on the switch as well as the tech demo for skyrim, how the hell does this low res nightmare sloth along so badly?

You convinced me that the cons outweigh the pros. Thanks, Arlo.

That frame rate is killing me

This game did run well on my computer. And it's a masterpiece with the saddest ending ever. If you are a parent then, you will cry for like 10 minutes at the ending. Crying with a smile at your face. Just by remembering it (finished it 1 year ago) I already got teary eyed. And the gameplay is pretty good. But yes, I agree those framerates on Switch are a fun killer.

Better frame rate in DOOM? Lol

4 RU-vidrs that I'm subbed to posted Rime reviews today lol. Arlo, Nintendo Life, RGT 85, and GameXplain.

I like you arlo. You're funny, i love watching your videos when i relax.

Honestly I’m glad I got this on Steam for $20. It’s a fine game but there’s no reason to shell out $40 for a six hour game. You’ll get more out of getting Stardew Valley on Switch. Also the PC version was laggy as hell thanks to Denuvo.

Whoever made the Arlo Direct animations deserves a raise.

"Will this long-awaited indie title wind up in the figurative trash can, or it will it artsy-fartsy its way into my heartsy?" Arlo, I love you.

Thank you for giving me this well-presented review. Like you, I have had my eyes on this game for several months. I had the option to play it on other platforms, but I withheld because I thought it would be a perfect game for the Switch. After watching this review, I can now say that I will likely just end up getting it on Xbox One during a sale. It's boggling how there are performance issues on this port.

This comment is made for no Rime or reason.

This review is excellent. You kept getting right to the point, and didn't go on for too long about anything. In particular, there were no noticeable parts where you started talking a mile a minute to get through a lot of stuff in a brief time, which has been a huge issue in most of your recent reviews. Find that magic touch that made this review work so well and keep doing that.

Jeez, Arlo man! Your last video was barely 4 days ago AND you're working on the Odyssey review! You're gonna work yourself out!

3 years ago this channel was started.... jeez I feel way older now, time sure flies by!

its not just the switch port the pc and consuls had bad bugs very bad slowdowns on top system builds

I love the fact you fulfill a super unique niche of reviewing games specifically in reference to how they perform on the Switch compared to other consoles, while still giving an actual review of the game itself. I really really need this niche filled lmao

was looking forward to this game, but... not so much anymore

Thanks Arlo, great as always!

gotta say the transition to the arlo directs are always so beautiful, who did you get to animate them?

Do you ever think about doing a behind the scenes video? I know the whole point is the mystery of who you are and Arlo is the puppet, but honestly it's really cool and unique and I'd love to see how you actually do it. Also your content is always great and entertaining so it's not just a gimmick, which makes your channel so awesome.

Wait a minute, this isn't super Mario Odyssey! I've been bamboozled again!

I'm not sure which I'm more excited to see: Arlo's Odyssey review or that damn animation for Arlo Direct.

thanks Arlo,, the most wholesome tell-it-like-it-is guy on RU-vid

I'll never get tired of your review titles

Thanks. I was curious about this game for my Switch. I'll steer clear now.

Please note, RIME is now free on the Epic Games Store until May 30, 2019. Cheers!

And preorder canceled. Thanks Arlo!

I am looking all these Rime reviews at the moment, it lets me know it's on the way. I been waiting for this for a while. I was kinda hoping there was some battle in it though. Oh well, I can deal with puzzles just fine.

Nintendo Life and Arlo uploaded at nearly the same time(rhymes with RiMe lol). *CONSPIRACY*

congradulation Arlo. Your channel is 3 years old

I almost hope you never get that sweet Arlo Direct animation, because your descriptions of them are better than it ever could be.

2 reviews in 4 days? Woo!

happy anniversary!!

Honestly I love Rime so much

You should check out "A Hat in Time", Arlo. I know you would love it since it's basically a mix of Sunshine, Wind Waker and Paper Mario.

Thanks for this honest review. You’ve saved me time and money. I’ll wait until they fix the frame rate and action controls.

8:24 I love the facepalm for the worst rating. xD

Very good review! Rime looks very interesting but it's unfortune to hear the game running bad on Nintendo Switch, as that is the PERFECT platform for it! As for the Arlo Direct with very beautiful animations, I'm looking forward to eventually see the Super Mario Odyssey review!

Great review, you hit all the points in a very manageable amount of time and was able to show examples for a lot of things. I was most worried about not getting a good enough sense of the gameplay and puzzles, and I understand not showing spoilers for some of the puzzles but it would have been nice to see the time you said you were wracking your brain for a puzzle only to realize that you just didn't know how to pick something up. I'm also personally getting sick of the whole, "mysterious place where you lost your memory and don't know what happened" cliche. It can be cool to explore around a new game but after awhile I need something to care about. The real killer is paying $30 for a 6 hour game. I'd love to support indie devs but it's just not worth it, especially in its current laggy state.

Heyo Arlo, are you at all interested in taking a look at Wandersong? It’s an indie game that look gorgeous, fun, and unique, and it was just announced that it will be launching with a Switch port. It just looks like something you would proper enjoy, so I thought that I’d fill you in. :)

I'm no expert on video title puns, but perhaps 'No RiME or Reason' would've worked better?

Thanks for the review. I have been holding off getting this on PC or PS4 since its release in order to support a Switch release, and I'm bummed to hear it has performance issues on all three. I'll wait for a Steam sale.

I've recently purchsed the game because of the pandemic and needed something to do, and I am not sure if they've fixed the frame rate or its because this was my third game for the switch. But I did get a huge update that came along with the game before I played it, so it might be fixed now. I still haven't finished it yet, but I am getting through it

I think you guys should give the game a chance on other systems. I played through on Xbox One and i had a good time. The performance is still spotty but its not nearly as bad. I tried it out on Xbox One X and it runs smoothly there. If you like games like Ico I think itd be up your alley

Great review. I was going to purchase this, but I will wait for a patch to fix those horrible frame rates

When is the oddysey review coming, i personally loved the game but i would love to her you're opinion Edit: Saw the direct

This sounds like how the ps4 version started for me at release. A few weeks and patches later and the game runs perfectly (although gameplay wise, i still hate how slow running is. The dodge roll doesn't even do anything accept for crouch you in a few places, it doesn't even help speed things up which in these large beautiful areas would've been so much more helpful). Hopefully they do patch it similarly on Switch, and sooner than they did on ps4 (seeing as it isn't out yet, maybe they can hopefully)

This game had such a cinematic feel while being so much a game.

Considering the background the Zelda was able to display on the Switch, I wonder if Rimes issues came from poorly porting it over? The graphics look to minimal for me to believe the Switch just can't handle it.

RiME doesn’t pay Put the RiME in the Coconut No RiME or reason The RiME has come to make a decision Glorious puns! Happy 3rd Anniversary Arlo! And though I’m probably late on this one, congratulations on joining the staff of Nintendo Force Magazine! Will this be a regular thing or was it a one off? I need more headcanon!

I haven't had a problem on the PS4 with a yet played about 2 and 1/2 hours

When you see the issues with RiME, you appreciate the efforts put in to the port of DOOM for Switch.

Thank you, was Gunna grab this but heck nahhhh. You just saved me a decent amount of cash. Much Love Arlo

This is the best review for Mario Odyssey

What games do you think rime took inspiration from (just interested)

You have to wait until the end of your run animation before your button does anything? So like selecting objects in FFXV right?

I was watching Arlo when this was uploaded

Hearing this review... wow, this upsets me. I've been looking forward to this for MONTHS & now hearing this... I'm just. Wow. I can handle weird controls & average graphics. But framerate dips & muddy graphics for games where I need to find secrets are killers for me, especially when the game depends on it. Pre-order gone. Thank you for the review, Arlo.

There's a patch coming out for Switch on February 19th that should fix most problems. Will you try that Arlo?

Is it just me, or are those frame-rate jitters part of a background loading issue? Rayman Legends supposedly had this issue when it launched on Switch as you would play, but replaying a segment after dying fixed it, and now after a patch, it seems practically gone by folks who tried it.

I have not gotten a Switch yet, and RiME was one of the games I was considering getting for it when I finally get one. It looks like the sort of thing I'd dig. But, given what you've said, maaaaaaaaaybe I should just go for the PC version. (I do still plan on getting a Switch, because BotW, Metroid Prime 4, and other things, but I am more than content leaving RiME as a non-Switch type thing.)

What about Breath Of The Wild review? When is that coming out (if it is at all). Don't feel pressured if you happen to read this [Arlo], I was just wondering, that's all. Have a nice day folks!

I get the feeling that you'd enjoy Abzu.

I'd love to hear your opinion on Abzu, one of my favorite artsy fartsy simplistic style game. The music and art direction are beautiful, and the story got me crying.

Butternut squash? Yes please!

Kinda sad that it turns out to be a bad port, I was looking forward to it. At least it makes it easier to choose what not to buy this week ?

The only thing I am going to say about Rime!. Its a great game, I really like the storyline in the game. And honesty the graphics are not bad. The game is not blurry on the Switch. It looks mighty fine on the Switch both in handheld mode and tv mode!. But its true the game in its self does freeze a lot, the controls can get alittle annoying at times and doesn't run the best on the switch!. But just look at the good of the game, enjoy that way!. I believe people are overlooking at the bad stuff of the game, preventing them to enjoy it!. Thanks

Hears "Artsy farts into my heartsy" *IMEDENTLY SUBSCRIBES*

How is the Breath of the Wild review coming along?

What you mentioned about interacting while coming out of movement, is a problem I have with Odyssey aswell. You have to stop running before you can talk to NPCs which is annoying because ill end up just jumping over them.

seriously though, will there ever be an actual arlo direct animation?

I'm starting to think that Arlo may actually be a sentient puppet.

Im bummed about the port problems but I want to play it looks so amazing

Is it possible that your memory card is not as big as possible. I use a 32gb card and doom is jaw dropping. Your video is such a good review and I love the muppet. I hope I helped but you probably have a big card already.

I've read that the issues with frame rate were fixed in a update. Would you recommend it now? Trying to decide if I will get it.

Day One patch is out. Does it help??? My preorder (physical version) won’t arrive until next week-assuming I don’t cancel.

Man, I reeeeeaaallllly hope they patch this game and make it run smoother, because I definitely want to check it out.

Arlo will be giving Odyssey a 7 for sure... You're becoming the next Jim Sterling!

Don't worry, Switch owners. The PC version isn't much better. There are some games like this and ARK: Survival Evolved that just run like shit no matter what hardware you throw at it.

There a new update for RIME on the switch that will be releasing on the 17th. Should make a review of the update. 😄

No Mario review?? EDITORS NOTE: oh arlo said it at the end...oops

I think at this point it's more likely for you to give Odyssey a 1/7 then get a Arlo Direct animation

Glad I got this for free on PS+ a few years ago. Unfortunately I knew what the ending was going to be because the trophy you get for completing the first area completely spoiled it

damn i was looking forward to this. hopefully there is a performance patch in which case I'll get it then. way too many great games to bother with a bad port

Can the insert Arlo Direct intro screen just be what you have?

I’m loving this game the frame rate doesn’t bother me much I don’t care for frame rate only sometimes it slightly bothers me

I like your Arlo Direct animation. No nned to change it.

I played this on my OG XB1 and the frame rate was hovering almost always around 20fps which made the controls awful. I thought if it could at least be a stable 30fps the controls would smooth out. Boy, I was wrong. Fast forward to yesterday, I played ~30 minutes on my 1x and while the frame rate is smoothed out considerably, the controls are just as laggy as before. It's something in the code that makes this almost unplayable for a game that has little to no gameplay. Go figure. Ironic...