Moving Out

 Switch
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. Eurogamer
    Apr 23, 2020
    There's plenty of multiplayer fun in this game of benign wrecking balls. [Eurogamer Recommended]

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#90 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 7 out of 32
  1. Rockstar1234
    May 9, 2020
    9
    This game is overcooked, but for furniture, and it's great. the controls are weird, but that's the point. me and my friends had lots of funThis game is overcooked, but for furniture, and it's great. the controls are weird, but that's the point. me and my friends had lots of fun with this game, and i think you and your friends will, too!… Full Review »
  2. FFM28
    Apr 30, 2020
    8
    It’s pretty simple. If you liked Overcooked, you’ll like this. But it lacks in one area that Overcooked does not.

    First of all, this is a    It’s pretty simple. If you liked Overcooked, you’ll like this. But it lacks in one area that Overcooked does not.

    First of all, this is a game about... moving out! You can play solo or with friends (locally only). And the goal is simple, move stuff out of a place and into your moving truck as fast as you can.

    Second of all, you can probably tell by the trailer that this game is classic video game fun. The goal is simple, the controls are simple enough, and everything breaks or reacts to your actions. This means simple chaotic fun. It’s very easy to enjoy this alone or with a group of friends. The gameplay is executed well enough to be a fun casual game for all.

    Now here’s the first thing you might not have totally guessed: this game is funnier than Overcooked. The overall vibe of this game deserves praise for its execution of its vibe. It’s very 80s, very ridiculously upbeat yet destruction heavy, and very aware of all of the above. For example, in the first level the characters are super happy about the “backbreaking” work they’re about to do. And despite “The Boss” sounding like an awful person, they seem to think he’s amazing. Underscoring all of this is happy 80s music written by a famous 80s songwriter (seriously). So where Overcooked had a quiet charm, this game has a more ridiculous charm to it. And I think it’s brilliantly executed.

    There’s one major flaw to this game though - beyond not having online play, which I don’t really care about - and it only shows itself when you try earning Gold on a level. The game’s physics and animations can seemingly randomly get in your way. When I earned Gold on a level, it wasn’t just because I got better at the game. It was because the physics worked in my favor. For example, when I was dragging the fridge onto the truck it took a favorable bounce and tucked itself neatly in between a table and couch. And when I went to grab a coffee table on this particular run, the front door didn’t swing open and slam shut on my arms. Because of it did, the coffee table would be stuck on the other side, propping it shut, and I would have to run around the house to continue the job. And those few seconds are all it takes to ruin your chances of getting Gold. In Overcooked, I would devise a strategy and continually tweak it until I earned Gold. And when I did, it felt like I was in control of everything. But in Moving Out I feel like I got lucky and, if I played the same stage again, I couldn’t guarantee my next run would be Gold-worthy. Too many little things would come down to chance, adding on 10 seconds to my run. My solutions? For one, they should let players use the whack button to knock down doors, removing the obstacle that causes so much frustration.

    Minus the disappointing issue above, this is a great game. The appeal is obvious. Almost anyone can pick it up and play it immediately. As long as you don’t take it too seriously (and this is anything but a serious game), you’ll have a blast. If you have enough interest to read this far, I’m sure it’s a game you’ll enjoy.    … Full Review »
  3. Jsbm1990
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    A fantastic 'couch co-op' game. This game is just great fun. You can customize your characters to give them some personality and can even giveA fantastic 'couch co-op' game. This game is just great fun. You can customize your characters to give them some personality and can even give your character a wheelchair which is something too few games do. My partner even fell in love with this game and she's not a huge gamer. We have spent hours playing this (it's definitely better with a buddy) but it has so much content with so many different scenarios. Worth every penny and very impressed.… Full Review »
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