Switch: Or Die Trying

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Switch: Or Die Trying is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Threye Inc. and was released on March 7, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Switch: Or Die Trying is a cute yet highly challenging platformer where you dynamically switch forms to try and win over your lost alphabet friends.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features enjoyable mechanics and a unique double jump system that keeps gameplay interesting.
The graphics and soundtrack are appealing, contributing to a charming and whimsical atmosphere.
It offers a significant challenge for players who enjoy tough platformers, providing a rewarding experience upon completing levels.

The difficulty spike in certain levels, particularly level 1-8, can be frustrating and may lead to excessive deaths without clear progression.
Restarting levels is cumbersome due to slow load times and a lack of a quick restart option, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.
Controls can feel unresponsive and imprecise, making it difficult to execute the required actions accurately.

gameplay
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The gameplay of "Switch – or die trying" is a challenging and enjoyable experience, featuring a unique switching mechanic that adds depth to the puzzle platforming genre. While the controls are intended to be finely tuned, many players find them frustratingly imprecise, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite its difficulty, the game offers a rewarding experience for fans of tough platformers, with ample replay value and a charming indie aesthetic.
- “Plenty of fun, challenging, nice soundtrack, enjoyable mechanics, and honestly just a great puzzle game.”
- “The gameplay itself is very difficult and a lot of fun, so if you enjoy tough platformers like Super Meat Boy, I would recommend trying Switch - or Die Trying.”
- “The gameplay is simple, featuring controls only for a jump, double jump, and switch.”
- “The game requires finely tuned controls, but they are far from it, which results in very frustrating gameplay.”
- “One thing I can say for certain is that the gameplay is brutal.”
- “After hours of gameplay, I still can't honestly say I've become comfortable with it; it still feels unintuitive and is part of the challenge.”
music
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The music in the game is generally praised for being cheerful and fitting the theme, contributing to an enjoyable experience. However, some players find the repetitive looping of tracks to be tedious, leading to frustration and a desire to mute the audio. Overall, while the soundtrack is appealing, its repetitiveness can detract from the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics and music are appealing.”
- “The music is pretty nice as well.”
- “It is very cheerful and fits with the theme of the game.”
- “It is very cheerful and fits with the theme of the game, but the constant looping of the song drove me pretty close to insanity, and I had to mute the audio.”
- “The song was by no means bad, but I usually have no problems listening to looping songs, but the songs in Switch - or Die Trying didn't do it for me.”
- “Unfortunately, I couldn't really figure out the story too well from gameplay and the music really ate at my brain and ears.”
story
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The game's story is presented in a charming storybook format, allowing players to navigate levels by selecting pages, which enhances the whimsical feel. However, the narrative can be unclear and slow to develop, making it difficult for players to fully engage with the storyline, while the accompanying music may detract from the overall experience.
- “Anytime you wish to change levels, for example replaying a level to try to get a higher score, you are quite literally put into the pages of a storybook, and you can choose the level you wish to play by walking around and selecting the page, which is quite neat in my opinion.”
- “Unfortunately, I couldn't really figure out the story too well from gameplay, and the music really ate at my brain and ears.”
- “It is also worth noting that this story does take a while to really take off.”
- “Thus, 'I' embarks on a quest to reunite with his friends and rekindle their friendship.”
graphics
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The graphics are generally well-received, featuring appealing artwork that complements the children's storybook theme with slick designs and pastel colors. Reviewers note the visuals are enhanced by occasional striking elements, earning an average score of 6.2/10.
- “Artwork is slick and beautiful, with pastel colors and clean lines occasionally enhanced with a fancy element like fire cannons.”
- “The graphics and music are appealing.”
- “The graphics in the game are pretty well done and fit in with the children's storybook/picturebook storyline.”
- “Graphics: 6.2/10”
emotional
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"Switch – or die trying" is praised for its heart-warming narrative that effectively blends classic platform mechanics with innovative gameplay. Reviewers highlight the emotional depth of the story, showcasing the charm and character typical of indie games.
- “Switch – or die trying, according to its Steam description, 'is a 2D puzzle platforming game with a heart-warming narrative that mixes classic platform mechanics with a nimble ‘switching’ twist.' It is the most recent title from indie Indian developer Threye Interactive and has all the features and charm of an indie game.”
replayability
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Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, citing numerous hours of gameplay and the inclusion of star ratings that encourage revisiting levels for improved performance.
- “There are many hours of gameplay, and the star ratings allow for plenty of replay value.”
- “The game offers multiple paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With various difficulty levels and unlockable content, I find myself coming back for more.”