I played Starsand Island on Switch 2 so you don't have to.
49K views · Aug 22, 2026 · Gaming
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@Smashley_K · 1 month ago
Josh, you always do such a great job keeping it real while also being respectful. I kind of already went on a tangent on a different vod but I just think it’s scummy to release something in this state on a platform like the Eshop where there are no refunds. Like you said, some people don’t have a huge disposable income so this was maybe their one game they were able to purchase for themselves this month. We need to stop normalizing games being released in this state, developers running with our money and us left with a mess hoping they try to fix it later EVEN THOUGH we’ve paid for a finished game from the start. Incredibly disappointing.
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@Reno3738 · 1 month ago
I agree with your statement at the end - I want the game to get better, but after everything, I don't have much trust that it will. I think they sped through early access way too fast. The game needed more time but they didn't take that time and it shows.
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@fubu72 · 1 month ago
The silent protagonist suddenly speaking out loud with 0 fanfare sounds so cursed lmao
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@confettikate · 1 month ago
When you say “so you don’t have to”, you really mean it.
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@translationerrors3552 · 1 month ago
And I heard this game was revolutionary :P
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@JoshGamingGarden · 1 month ago
Just heard back from our friend barista, at 3,000 likes he'll be able to get some sunscreen. Thanks for your generosity. 🌞
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@AmbiCahira · 1 month ago
I wanted to leave this comment here because I know some people will see this video as the first time they see your channel and I first found your channel when I got doraemon story of seasons: friends of the great kingdom a few years ago and your video was SUCH great help that it turned into one of my favorite games. I wanted to vouch that you don't just say "so you don't have to" lightly and for the clicks. I appreciate you.
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@sydney6698 · 1 month ago
The misspelled month, the fact there’s a calendar with months when there’s only 4 seasons, the shop guy talking about seafood when he doesn’t sell seafood, the real shows used in the trailer/ads plus more give me ai vibes. I think they used ai in some capacity and they are not disclosing it
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@EddieSpaghetti53 · 1 month ago
I love the “…so you don’t have to…” 😂 Thank you for saving me money. I legit take your word for games over big review sites like IGN.
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@L4Z42 · 1 month ago
scathing. but deserved. I thought the PC full release was disappointing, given that not much had changed at all since I last played it in EA, but seeing the switch 2 version physically hurts.
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@batmabel · 1 month ago
Remember everyone, always look out for the "includes paid promotion" tag on review videos.<br><br>:)
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@zerotodona1495 · 1 month ago
Forget that chick who says you are hater. Which lead me to this video.<br><br>Your video is very professional and thank you for reviewing it as a warn before buy.
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