It truly is a completely unique area. Epic in scale with a theme that matches the anticipation of the looming climax

Would be nice if this game got a remaster with some reworked gameplay. Exploring the levels is chill, but also super slow. In a remaster there'd need to be faster movement speed, a fast travel option between areas, some collectibles to make exploring the levels worthwhile, and far less fights.

I heard this game was supposed to represent schizophrenia

Just got all 73 achievements on Steam, and almost did a full 100%, but can’t complete all objectives on Well of Shadows and Armory Flux. Nice review! Appreciate that you took time to talk about the music. I agree completely with a couple points, which I couldn’t get out of my head: all regions needed more variance. I know we are on sand planet, but having a changing skybox would have done wonders, like the Mad Max game. No compass or minimal was unbelievably annoying. I hated having to open the kind of bad map every time it was looking for collectibles. Lastly, I do think each color energy beam should have been different, like Jessie’s gin from Control.

So glad you enjoyed the game Ryan! Congrats on your first video of 2025 - I hope it's a great year for you and your channel :)

“Probably” holy sht yeah I noticed that

Area zero theme was made by Toby fox which i find cool

I remember seeing this video long time ago I went to Japan in Oct with some friends and I was happy to find this game for just simple 400 yen Thank you for making this video am glad that it left a impression to recognised the case for the game :) I looking forward to trying it out

speedrunners be like only skills i need are slide n hop n ggs

I think pokemon should make a mystical looking region the realistic sort of designs look cool but I'd love for a more fantasy aspect in some areas and I think that's what makes me drawn to scarlet

Wearing headphones when i got to Area Zero was so epic, it was so quiet and mysterious at first, then the first drop gave me goosebumps

Ah yes I love playing the floor is lava in my sonic inspired indie game, I’m so glad the movement system and controls allow for that

It really feels like you're just not supposed to be there

10 hours sounds a little low, maybe they sped things up for the remake? I'm pretty sure it feels longer on SNES at least, maybe not by a lot, but more like 15-20 hours, certainly for a first time playthrough anyway. Nice video.

Great vid! Do Mario next

An accesible JRPG set in a universe I know and love? Well I may just have to try this one. This video slapped, loved the background music and funny edits. You're the best!

I've not played this but I think I'm gonna have to now! Also 10 hours? Thats awesome! Great video man.

I never knew flowette was more dangerous than terapagos

As much as he probably doesn't want to be pigeon holed, I do want a Pseudoregalia 2. The idea of Sybil going from dream to dream to wake people up before "He" shows up, makes for endless sequel potential as well as aesthetic variation. Everybody has different dreams after all.

Offering to the Algorithm gods. 🙏⭐ Pseudoregalia is amazing.

Most slept on game of all time

I love Toby Fox's work, especially in the Pokémon series

Lake really cooked with this one.

Not enough people have seen this amazing review

No one is a they. Utter American.

The Area Zero music is so soothing and it made Area Zero my official favorite place. I listen to the theme at least 10 loops (in a row)

There's a really easy spot to clip out of bounds here, and it almost looks like the devs put it there for people to find. It's somehow even more beautiful than area zero, just a black void with sparkles and white clouds, and a shallow ocean surrounding everything. Wild pokemon actually spawn back there, so shiny hunting is possible! I caught a shiny Iron Jugulis this way

Isn't she a jackalope?

What a well crafted review. With the well defined sections done in seamless manner. I am definitely going to play this game after watching your review. I was searching for a review like this. Because by default youtube algorithm only provides with mainstream reviews where critics don't even know what they are talking about. This review is done so well covering all the pros and cons of the game. Thank you Ryan:)

Commenting on this account too for algo reasons bcus this video deserves better. First off, I'm not usually a big fan of survival horror inventory management, but Alan Wake 2 won me over in that regard, so the way you described this definitely appeals to me. I also love the UI chat, because I think a lot of the time, well-themed UI is so vital to games like these that try to ground you in a sci-fi world while using a lofi art style.

Duude, another great video! That red flashbang edit was hilarious, but I loved how you framed the game in the opening minute. You rule, can't wait for the next one!

by the way, Toby fox made this music, the goat who made undertale

Estler?

What a beautifully scary game, thanks for covering it

I'm afraid Elster being Estler took me out of it 😭

I enjoyed this game but it has been a couple of year since I finished it. This video reminded me just how good it was, great breakdown!

It’s funny… I never realized just how much Signalis and Parasite Eve share in the way of atmosphere and resource management. Signalis does the claustrophobic level design so well.

"blue fire" undeservedly flew completely under the radar, but it really scratches the same itch, for traversal based open world 3D action adventures. just at a much grander scale, with very fun combat, and tough, zelda-ish environmental platforming puzzles it's the definition of a hidden gem! please have a look, at least.

Hop off bro

Finally stopped putting this game off and played it a week or so ago. Could not put it down. Went in blind, didn't look anything up, and just had a blast learning new techniques and finding my way through all the challenges and areas. I am definitely interested in seeing what else this dev might be cooking up.

Nice

The area zero theme is a masterpiece

My most memorable moment in SV was when I first heard the Tera raid theme in the Area Zero theme, and it connected the Tera phenomenon to Area Zero in the sound, not just the text, and I noticed I heard it right away.

This was the first game I owned on the PS2 back in 2001. I loved it but made very little progress as a kid!

Awesome video! I'm currently playing through this myself and proper enjoying it, it's got such a cool approach to movement!

Dude! I loved this! Firstly, your explanation of all the game sesign stuff was so clearly set out, and i love any game that communicates and teaches things that way. I also love the visual style of this game. Whether it was on pirpose or not, its visuals harken back to the late 90s games that created its genre. So, so cool.

You have toby fox to thank for allat

Area zero’s track reminds me a lot of Harvastella’s like final area track the star cradle (I won’t give many spoilers) but it’s this huge otherworldly spot and if you play the game and get the special ending it’s so otherworldly

I really felt like i was in a place that was never meant to exist, that was rapidly trying to expell me. I miss my robot friend. I hope he's ok. Staying fully charged, not lonely, able to go on adventures of his own.

Love area zero to. Paradox pokemon are great idea