Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Can the Nintendo Switch 2 finally fix one of the most notoriously poorly optimized RPGs from the original Switch library? In this episode of our Switch vs. Switch 2 Performance Series, we are deep-diving into Arc of Alchemist by Idea Factory.
Known for its severe frame rate drops, stuttering camera pans, and long load times on the original hardware, Arc of Alchemist was a struggle to play. Today, we test if the raw power of the Switch 2 can brute-force this game into a stable experience. We test load times, explore the open desert, and take on "The Origin" dungeon to see if we can finally get a locked 30fps experience.
In this video:
Load Time Comparison: Cutting the wait time nearly in half.
Frame Rate Test: Comparing the stuttery 20fps of Switch 1 against the Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility Boost.
Dungeon Performance: Analyzing the heavy areas that used to crash the frame rate.
If you are curious about how your old Switch backlog runs on the new system, make sure to Subscribe for more Switch vs. Switch 2 comparisons!
#NintendoSwitch2 #ArcOfAlchemist #Switch2Performance #IdeaFactory #RetroGaming #TechReview #Reviews2Go
0:00 Intro/Game
1:07 Load Times
1:34 Switch 1 Performance
2:54 Switch 2 Performance
3:59 Ending
About Reviews 2 Go:
Welcome to Reviews 2 Go. I've been on YouTube since 2013 with the PS Vita and I've gone from the Vita Reviews to Reviewing all Handheld Consoles.
Ever since I discovered games with crippling issues in their Finale (Chrono Trigger on PS1 Classics), I have adopted a firm belief that a review must be coverage for ALL of a game. I'm not someone that touches Skyrim for 5 hours and says "Here's my REVIEW!" Those people are giving you glorified Previews. I do not touch a script until the Credits Roll, whether that takes 5 hours or 50.
What you get here:
- Information - Battery Life, Play Time, Handheld Port Changes, Performance Comparisons
- Bite-Sized Content - My Reviews never exceed 10 minutes to ensure you get the information quickly
- Genuine Enjoyment - All games I cover are games I want to play, and would even if I weren't a content creator
- Personal Streams: I respond to ALL Chats in my Weekly Livestreams
For press inquiries: TRENT@REVIEWS2GO.CO
Can the Nintendo Switch 2 finally fix one of the most notoriously poorly optimized RPGs from the original Switch library? In this episode of our Switch vs. Switch 2 Performance Series, we are deep-diving into Arc of Alchemist by Idea Factory.
Known for its severe frame rate drops, stuttering camera pans, and long load times on the original hardware, Arc of Alchemist was a struggle to play. Today, we test if the raw power of the Switch 2 can brute-force this game into a stable experience. We test load times, explore the open desert, and take on "The Origin" dungeon to see if we can finally get a locked 30fps experience.
In this video:
Load Time Comparison: Cutting the wait time nearly in half.
Frame Rate Test: Comparing the stuttery 20fps of Switch 1 against the Switch 2's Backwards Compatibility Boost.
Dungeon Performance: Analyzing the heavy areas that used to crash the frame rate.
If you are curious about how your old Switch backlog runs on the new system, make sure to Subscribe for more Switch vs. Switch 2 comparisons!
#NintendoSwitch2 #ArcOfAlchemist #Switch2Performance #IdeaFactory #RetroGaming #TechReview #Reviews2Go
0:00 Intro/Game
1:07 Load Times
1:34 Switch 1 Performance
2:54 Switch 2 Performance
3:59 Ending
About Reviews 2 Go:
Welcome to Reviews 2 Go. I've been on YouTube since 2013 with the PS Vita and I've gone from the Vita Reviews to Reviewing all Handheld Consoles.
Ever since I discovered games with crippling issues in their Finale (Chrono Trigger on PS1 Classics), I have adopted a firm belief that a review must be coverage for ALL of a game. I'm not someone that touches Skyrim for 5 hours and says "Here's my REVIEW!" Those people are giving you glorified Previews. I do not touch a script until the Credits Roll, whether that takes 5 hours or 50.
What you get here:
- Information - Battery Life, Play Time, Handheld Port Changes, Performance Comparisons
- Bite-Sized Content - My Reviews never exceed 10 minutes to ensure you get the information quickly
- Genuine Enjoyment - All games I cover are games I want to play, and would even if I weren't a content creator
- Personal Streams: I respond to ALL Chats in my Weekly Livestreams
For press inquiries: TRENT@REVIEWS2GO.CO
