Steel Rising Review "Buy, Wait for sale, Skip?"

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Steel Rising is a dark souls style title visiting a world where King Louis is even worse but this time he sends out Automats to take out the French Revolution and one automat that can speak goes against him with the help of some surprising people. Steel rising is out soon from Spiders.
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[@FerroMagelock]

It's been a ton of fun watching Spiders get better and better with each game. They may be a little jank, but they are filled with care.

[@gdhuertas07]

“Jank with heart” games are always fascinating.

[@MasticinaAkicta]

Oh they do try, they are small, and their games indeed have a few issues here and there. But you can't say they are soulless!

[@afd1040]

@@MasticinaAkicta badumm tss.

[@__G___]

A little jank? That's putting it lightly. This game along with their others should launch in the bargain bin 🤣

[@TsunamiWombat]

@@__G___ yknow you say that but AAA developers get away with launching games that just flat out do not work at all with launch but we (foolishly and wrongfully) give them a pass, so I'm willing to have some forbearance for a small developer.

[@ethan2670]

Spiders seems like the little dev that could. I hope they hit their stride soon. It seems like their wheelhouse is world building and aesthetic, they just need a little bump to the actual gameplay and final polish to get over the hill. Fingers crossed, I think they have it in them.

[@robardian3697]

I think to do that they would probably have to sell out to some corporate overlords to get the proper funding

[@omarcomming722]

They don't have a wheelhouse, they've been aping Bioware unsuccessfully for 10 years and now they're trying the Souls route, but it's always a pale immitation that falls flat and doesn't excel in anything.

[@Lee-km7qq]

Their best bet would be to link up with Sony on a game and utilize their many helper studios to help out similar to what happened with Returnal.

[@etiennelatour]

@@Lee-km7qq Housemarque were very successful in making arcade-likes before Returnal, though. Nex Machina, for example, is perhaps the greatest isometric twinstick shooter ever made.

[@LeandroMartinscg]

@@omarcomming722 greedfall for example was a nice game, but the flaws are pretty obvious in some aspects, for me. The repetition of assets and interiors and the sidequest structures that just killed themselves by doesn't having a decent flow, some times I was making a sidequest and wandering If anyone in the Studio actually played those quests in order to "feel It"

[@damontcs]

It's a Spiders game, so I'm in. While their games are typical examples of "almost there, but not quite", I absolutely ADORE the concepts and worlds they tackle in their games. They always try their hardest, and their games are always *interesting*, warts and all.

[@henlo1910]

Greedfall got them there, for me. I'm excited for this for that reason.

[@hannayman4448]

@@henlo1910 yeah Greedfall was interesting, then it was super addictive to play - even if enemy AI literally had no idea you were behind them😂. Then I tried Technomancer & loved it as well, similar but different setting/story. I'm super excited for Greedfall 2 if it comes around

[@jynxce]

Right there with you. I've been dealing with their lovable jank since Mars:War Logs and can't help in seeing what they've cobbled together here in their next outing.

[@talentrippin3535]

@@henlo1910 Greedfall was amazing

[@dillon1037]

Greedfall was so much more than the sum of its parts. So much of it was clumsy but I still enjoyed it enough that I'll probably end up grabbing this just because I like Spiders.

[@NoOne-fo1di]

Why are you being demonitized? You're one of the best reviewers anywhere. Easily top 3. You put in alot of work and you're fuckning honest about the games always.

[@ACGreviews]

www.patreon.com/AngryCentaurGaming also spread the word! I liked the game also how it handles difficulty is interesting. leave settings along and your bog standard, jump into them and you can go down in gradiants of difficulty but they are the same ones other games hidh behind the word "easy or medium." Nice to have the variation

[@MisterK-YT]

ACG I’m really really sorry about the monetization issues. That really sucks. Especially when there’s nothing controversial about your videos. It almost feels like a glitch in their system that they dgaf to fix. Sorry man. Messing with a person’s living is not cool. Edit; also I wish I could rejoin your Patreon. You were LITERALLY the first Patreon I ever signed up for. When I had just discovered ur channel. Unfortunately times are tough right now - so tough that I’m not even buying Cult of the Lamb rn even though I’m dying to play it and it’s quite cheap.

[@Yoni123]

Proof read

[@michaelhalterman8812]

Can you edit this comment to make sense please?

[@saskue357]

We stan a studio that gets better and better with every release.

[@justicaar]

I extensively playtested this game and my name is actually in the credits! I’m a huge fan of Souls-like games and have enjoyed Spiders’ past works. Can’t wait to play the complete game!

[@vans1271]

How did you break into game testing?

[@anaveragegamer359]

Playing their mars war logs has jak but liking it will play technomencher and greedfall before moving to steel

[@Tonebaited123]

@@vans1271 apply? Its not a high paid job.

[@sukamadik5983]

@@anaveragegamer359 Bound by Flame came out before Technomancer so you should give that one a shot as well.

[@ronthorn3]

What company do you work for

[@ofdeathandfiction]

i was waiting for reviews for this....Im glad yours was up first!!!

[@TagBackTv]

Best reviews on the internet.

[@christopherduren9368]

Yes I know I pre-order pick it up tomorrow from gamestop going play it on my ps5

[@khalel610]

I'm just happy for Spiders. They keep on improving and making better games. I was a fan of Greedfall despite its flaws but there's no doubt in my mind I will support Steel Rising as well.

[@eval_is_evil]

Same!

[@Stefarooh]

Spider's just keeps getting better and better. Love their games. I will definitely be grabbing this one on Steam.

[@sukamadik5983]

I've been excited for this one since it's announcement. I've been rooting for Spiders to become successful since Mars Warlogs. Thanks for covering it ACG

[@ACGreviews]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@JamesGowan]

Steel Rising and Lies of P… how did these two games come to be at roughly the same time?! Reminds me of Antz VS A Bug’s Life!

[@Lokiism13]

Been looking forward to this because of the artstyle. Thanks karak your reviews have always gave me a second look into games I want to play without any too obvious spoilers

[@tygonmaster]

There really is never a good reason to not wait for a sale for single player games anyway. Hell, even some multiplayer games. I am on the fence about buying anything day one any more since everything is broken and shite on release anymore.

[@kingsteezy427]

Love your reviews man!

[@Lee86THUNDER]

Taking a moment just to appreciate this gem of a review. The game itself has ups and downs and acg details them all so well.

[@Aanteatur]

I pulled the trigger today and tried this game out on a completely blind to besides the vids provided on PSN. Was looking for a new game and I have to say I'm absolutely loving this! Some enemies can be annoying but it all comes down to recognizing attack patterns. It took me a while to realize that jumps also act as dodging😂 this is so much fun overall without using assist/easy mode. The weapon variety is also very nice with their own strengths and weaknesses forcing me to use different varieties on different enemies. I'm barely 4 hours in but I cannot wait to get deeper in. Such a nice surprise of a game!

[@Aanteatur]

Forgive my typing mistakes I'm also drunk and was taking a little break before continuing the game😂

[@sauliusvekteris526]

The aesthetics of robots looks so freaking rad.

[@HAL1138]

Great review as always! Might grab this one, looks likes it’s doing some interesting things with the formula.

[@SinisterCheshire]

can't sit by any longer, time to jump on that patreon. Thanks ACG!

[@AqueminiGaming]

The music in this game honestly seems like the best thing going for it, cheers for another consistent review Karak!

[@HeinSmit1]

The early build of this was so rough, I thought Spiders have taken a few steps back, but seeing how it's shaped up now I'm actually keen on jumping in on launch. Not sure if it's just KZbin but the cutscenes look like they were chugging a little in this video. As always thanks for the great reviews, sorry about the demonetization drama that really sucks. P. S. For those reading, the chain weapons are massive fun and if you pair the fan blades or other claw style weapon with the attribute that increases poise damage you are in for a fun time (unless it's been balanced lol)

[@Gerz970]

The combat in this really reminds me of heavily modded "dark souls inspired combat" that has been trending in skyrim lately but obviously a bit smoother because it was built from the ground up to be like this.

[@yvesgingras1475]

This gameplay as almost nothing to do with dark soul expect lock on and dodge... People dont realise how shallow the dark soul gameplay is really :p Wide as an ocean, deep as pond

[@Deliveredmean42]

@@yvesgingras1475 Yeah, and we didn't call Zelda Ocarina of time a Soul-like for that reason, considering that is the game that basically bounded that lock-on dodge mechanic. It's weird that people say having those two feature alone makes a game souls-like. I wouldn't be surprise that's the reason early clones didn't nail it because of that misconception.

[@pluribusunum2727]

@@yvesgingras1475 imagine boiling dark souls down to just “lock on and dodge roll”. Are you mentally inept?

[@JeanLucPicard85]

Some engine lube on my gun-halberd and LET'S GOOOOOO!!! Spiders are a rare studio where ACG will give a review that sounds like a "wait for sale" but is actually a "buy". Always more than the sum of its parts.

[@Darkholow]

I've been waiting for this game ever since Spiders announced it as I really enjoyed their previous game. Soulslike ontop of steampunk world makes that a great combination. I cannot wait to dive into this tomorrow, thank you for the review Karak!

[@SadTown99]

Compare this professional & thorough review to the whiney & unhelpful IGN version 🙄 Thanks ACG for being the reliable source we need 🏆

[@PlinyTheWelder]

I mean the IGN review is almost exactly the same? They both say the game has a nice setting but doesn't get the gameplay right because there's a bunch of jank. Which is absolutely true. That's not a big deal in a game like Greedfall but when you make a souls like game you really need to get the combat right. It's not good here. It's not terrible but it's not good. It's significantly behind the second tier of souls games. If you're expecting combat on par with Nioh or The Surge you're going to be disappointed. It's probably a 6/10. Above average in it's totality but quite poor in it's game feel, performance and combat. Also it fails to use a setting that has produced some of the best art in history for anything more than flavor text. If you're interested in the French revolution and hoped it would have something to say you'll also be disappointed. Its a neat setting that isn't actually used. You'll meet Lafayette but he's just an NPC named Lafayette.

[@emma..gamingmovies9091]

This looks awesome karric, the bosses look fantastical and super awesome, this is a day one for me, love the review btw brillant as usual, ty xx

[@TheNZSamaritan]

Great vid, thanks heaps as always!!!!

[@kavishhurbungs3152]

First greedfall and now steelrising, spiders is becoming one of my favorite developers. Spiders also announced greedfall 2🤗

[@lacesensor3358]

Greedfall was pretty mediocre imo but this looks good as hell and a big Improvement. I will buy it tomorrow 😁

[@Exel3nce]

how does this make any sense. that is enough for you to make a dev your fav?....

[@NotCharAznable]

@@lacesensor3358 No one asked you thankfully.

[@Geraduss]

Odd, Spiders was known for saying that they never do sequels, its always been one and done. I know since I remember craving a sequel fort one of their older games "Bound by Flame" But never got it.

[@Zarcaster]

@@Exel3nce The thing is, it doesn't have to be make sense like at all

[@ronthorn3]

Demonetized? For what? Your reviews are generally pretty tame am I missing something? Great review as always you’re the best in the biz!

[@samgoff5289]

Obviously he doesn't know why or he would do whatever he had to not be

[@pennywisethedancingclown7139]

I smashed that Like button Karak! Cause more people need to do this for support

[@4then12then10]

Had no idea this was coming out and am now looking forward to playing. Thanks!

[@savagemantis9060]

This game looks great, my steel has been rising waiting for it

[@rofflesvanwagon]

Perfect timing as usual acg, thank you!

[@lordmarcusrax]

Almost clockwork, I would say.

[@BenDavison88]

Fantastic review, really happy to see this game turn out good. Hope things get better for the channel soon

[@TheLivingRoomHero]

This and Lies of P has me pumped! Excellent review as always Karak!

[@crazypukeko9766]

You sir are an absolute legend! I was waiting to see when the reviews were going to drop and your the one I wanted to watch. Thank You!

[@pla6ue]

You're

[@gibbit2k496]

All Spiders games are janky but they are all awesome games, I love that they are not afraid to mix it up every release instead of just making an IP and just releasing sequels, they have great diversity in the worlds they create.

[@ricardotricks]

Thanks for the Great review I was sitting on the fence with this one but as I always do wait for your review then decide so I will be grabbing this now ! Happy Gaming Everyone.

[@RUTHLESSS19]

Really looking forward to checking this out sometime! Also nice that it is on GOG day one so that is always a big plus for me!

[@smittenmittens1364]

Been playing this game a ton. It is excellent. I love these developers and I'm more than happy to support them. They did a fantastic job with this game with a limited budget.

[@10Diyes]

Spiders reminds me of one of my favorite developers, Piranha bytes (Gothic, Risen, Elex) Their games are Janky but by God do they have heart and I love them for it. Theres something about Eurojank that I love, and I enjoyed Technomancer and Greedfall so I will definitely be playing this game.

[@EmmanuelTurner245225]

Eurojank is one of the best genres ever.

[@danieloconnell4005]

I played the gothic remake and holy hell it was so janky but I could also see the crazy potential they have. Elex 2 on the other hand felt like a slap on the face. They didn’t try to fix anything from the first one.

[@EmmanuelTurner245225]

@@danieloconnell4005 Rhe story and characters are interesting enough though.

[@10Diyes]

@@danieloconnell4005 Agree, I liked the original Elex better than Elex 2.

[@haavelnanes]

ACG, you are the only reviewer I'll be up before 0400 for. great review.

[@andrewhess5342]

This looks pretty interesting. Love the idea around the setting.

[@samvimes9510]

This looks amazing. I've tried multiple times to get into Soulslikes games and I just can't, I don't have the reflexes and I don't have the patience to git gud. Being able to actually tweak the difficulty options will make this a lot more accessible, and the setting is a lot more interesting to me (kinda reminds me of that old Doctor Who episode with the clockwork droids).

[@MarksGameReviews]

The combat in this and some of the scenery reminds me heavily of Greedfall.

[@samgoff5289]

It's literally the same game developer. 🤦‍♂️

[@enemywithin2156]

Thanks ACG! Great job as always

[@zankheal]

Such an amazing review! Sold!

[@KR4Qep]

this game looks phenomenal at first glance. i hope playing it isn't much of a let down because i'm definitely getting it. also find it cool that this and Lies of P aren't too far apart from each other in both themes style and release so i'm curious if the two studios knew about each other's projects during early development

[@mikeclarke3990]

Looks like Bloodbourne and Greedfall had a mechanical bastard. I'm keen.

[@lowkee33]

Great video and great review!! I was pretty sure I was going to get it now I’m definitely getting it. I was in one of the early betas and I liked it but it was pretty rough at that time. It looks so much better now than it did eight months ago. Greed fall was my first full experience of spiders games and I really enjoyed it. Thank you

[@gri22lybear]

Steelrising and ELEX 2 were both respectively my most anticipated games for 2022! So hyped. 🎉 Great review!

[@pla6ue]

Elex 😆 🤣...seriously?

[@gri22lybear]

@@pla6ue yea clown. Solid RPG.

[@Exel3nce]

@@gri22lybear but not a solid game^^

[@Mak10z]

I like Spiders. they're not afraid to try different things, and sometimes they do such a good job :) (looking at you Technomancer - the best Classic Bioware RPG that isnt from bioware)

[@drewrok78]

Great review. I love how in depth you are with your videos. I was on the fence with this game (maybe still am) but your review and experience shared with it has helped me decide it's definitely worth it to at least try. I did the same thing with DS2 (my first DS game) years ago and fell in love with it. 🙏

[@lumistrad]

Karak, you are doing such a good job detailing how it feels playing the game. I will definitely put this on my wish list.

[@ACGreviews]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@cr3d294]

Looks like my ability to wager whether a game is good or bad still haven't betrayed me. I knew this gam would lack that AAA polish and it would no doubt share that wonderful Spiders jank, but where it fails in that light it seems to more than make up in originality and charm. Much like Greedfall.

[@caseyblankenship987]

I consider it a good game so far. Maybe not great like elden ring.

[@UltrEgoVegeta]

I really enjoyed greedfall

[@Hexxagone850]

Spiders is not a AAA studio

[@Yoni123]

Greedfall is a bad gsme

[@jarethanstey7566]

Been waiting for this one ACG, only reviewer I trust 💪

[@witchdoctorteepo]

Aye let's go! ACG always on time!

[@bosshawg7991]

I bought this on your recommendation and I absolute love it. I really am enjoying the environment and the story is actually really interesting from a fantasy angle.

[@nextgenbossfights]

The Steelrising beta was Amazing! 👍

[@soopsoop111]

Bound By Flame was my first Spiders game. It was a hidden gem and had a gripping story, which made the jank not as noticeable. Greedfall was much better and I loved it. After this review I am looking forward to playing this game, though I might still wait for a sale

[@Dandoskyballer]

If you absolutely must purchase it, wait for a sale. I preordered and played the beta. The game is awful. Janky AF. Spiders didn't learn any lessons from their previous titles. All the same issues. Invisible walls, janky controls, you name it. Everything I hated about Greedfall is here.

[@mattbuergel8487]

@@Dandoskyballer There's people who really enjoyed Greedfall and aren't bothered much by the things you mentioned.

[@prototype8137]

Oh my. I couldnt play more than 30 min of bound by flame. Greedfall was good but the combat was dull and mechanical.

[@XxWolfxWaRioRxX]

Great timing I was just looking around for footage of the PS5 version because the beta gameplay left a lot to be desired in terms of performance and graphics so I hope it was an older build

[@siemprepalante773]

Great review. This looks awesome. Can't wait to play it.

[@lipsontajgordongrunk4328]

Mad props to the accessibility options. No reason they can’t be in Elden Ring especially in offline play.

[@TyeTaylor]

Seeing actual cutscenes with dialogue and story being told to me directly just makes me pray that the next From Soft game will have that as well.

[@aaronhumphrey3514]

Never going to happen.

[@Highs009]

It hope Fromsoft keeps doing things their own way, there is no reason for them to do something just because someone else is doing it specially when their games are already better than most of the games in the market.

[@yvesgingras1475]

FromSoft game are over evaluated. They are not that great honestly, I think its just the asthetic that vibe with people because the rest is just ok level design, beyond basic gameplay and story telling is abysal. I love exploration action rpg game, but each time I try a soft game I feel they relly on cheap punishing mechanic for difficulty. I find most of the "soul-like game" to have better gameplay, better level, and better progression. Ive down almost all of the "soul-like game" and love them, cant never drag myself threw the frustration and boredom that the soft game make me feel. Armored Core dont count because they are way more fun gameplay wise, they are as basic as all the dark soul, including dark soul 4 aka elden ring.

[@yvesgingras1475]

@@Highs009 Lol better, what excatly are they better for? Level design, nope not at all, gameplay lol the loop is basic as heck, story telling... their is almost none, visual? yes thats their best part.

[@aaronhumphrey3514]

@@yvesgingras1475 When it comes to Soulsborne games no one does it better. That’s just a fact.

[@dannyjasin]

Excellent insight. It's very cool to see Spiders getting better with each game.

[@lippy_8392]

I wanted to buy this just for the theme. Glad to hear they put a solid product together. I’m all in.

[@You0nlyLiveonce]

Greedfall had similar shortcomings, but ended up being a pretty enjoyable game after they ran a few patches out for it. I’ll pick this one up down the road

[@dadity9142]

Did it improve a lot? I got it maybe a few months post release and enjoyed it but it felt like it just wasn't quite there, idk how else to describe it. Enjoyed it but never finished it

[@You0nlyLiveonce]

@@dadity9142 depends on what you value most. Gameplay was a lot smoother. The problems with progression and the fairly simplistic combat options were still there. I never finished it either, it just became too easy, and the loot progression was not fleshed out enough. I think I paid 20 bucks for it though? Not mad at all.

[@dominicp9296]

like I said about greedfall it was a great game at launch and this probably will be to. buying it when it comes out is the best way to support this small company that's improved a shit ton. they put more love in greedfall and I'm sure this Game then some triple aaa studios it's crazy

[@dominicp9296]

​@@dadity9142 it absolutely improved alot but I loved the game but I know what your saying for sure. but with all the updates it definitely got better

[@omarcomming722]

@@dadity9142 it didn't improve at all

[@Cryptic-cy3xr]

Since the main character is an automaton, the HP & stamina gauge could have been a tube of fluid on your body, that empties as health and stamina drops. This would have centered your eyes, instead of shifting back and forth.

[@Mukatutu]

So...Dead Space eh

[@Mueslinator]

Diegetic design, yes! Though, if I understand and saw correctly, the stamina gauge does work this way: As it depletes/heat builds up, the exposed parts of Aegis' back heat up, shown by a red heat glow.

[@RustedBuddy5192]

That would have been a nice touch though Dead Space worked because it was an over the shoulder shooter. The camera has to be far here for the combat it has... Unless they tried to make it more like Senua's Sacrifice.

[@HighFunctioningMedium]

Thanks for giving Spiders a platform. I only was hyped for Greedfall because of you and I ended up loving it

[@OTDECK]

Thanks carrick, appreciate the review

[@CrystallineLore]

I have a complicated relationship with Spiders... their games are always just at the cusp of greatness only for it to flounder because of one or two deeply seeded flaws. They're like an AA and a half studio it feels like, lol. A lot of their games also just weirdly feel janky, which doesn't help at all. However, they have a lot of good ideas mixed in and have a clear passion for making their games, and have survived so far via their cult fanbase alone. With every release, I keep hoping they would finally mature and kind of find their own unique style instead of always come off as off brand, janky copiers of X game series. This one looked really good and the concept is delightful, so we'll see I guess...

[@Tonebaited123]

Its good janky. Love their games.

[@slickysan]

Yes this! I could of not sad it better myself.

[@NotCharAznable]

You really just wanted to hear yourself talk huh?

[@amysteriousviewer3772]

They're similar to Piranha-Bytes in a way. Great ideas but often middling execution.

[@SarkDouls]

Game is like all my fav things in one lol. Souls like, revolutionary paris, robots, steampunk.

[@gregoryjames3287]

Does this run on Steam Deck? Also, that song you used as an example (16:44) was amazing! That alone makes me want to pick this up lol

[@bongparty]

Great review, I wonder... are there big boss fights in this?

[@originalityisdead.9513]

It look like they still haven't nerfed the grenades, it needs done as you can defeat bosses without doing anything else other than spamming grenades. My main issue with the beta was the enemies weren't aggressive enough and with the Dancer build you could wreck them before they had even had time to react. The bosses were also a let down. Il give it a go tomorrow. Thymesia combat was much better imo.

[@yo-qe2cb]

I disagree. I'm tired of nerfs in single player games for people who complain about avoidable options in games.

[@originalityisdead.9513]

@@yo-qe2cb The game has an easy mode with items that make it even easier again. The grenades are in the game because they causes status ailments which are helpful but what's not helpful is having items in abundance that can wreck bosses and take away from the experience and if you choose not to use them one of the main mechanics is now unavailable unless you make an alchemy build. The need nerfed.

[@Snariasdqwada]

I love soulslikes and this seems right up my alley, but in some way the fact that you can make it easier and even remove completely any drawback of dying just makes me lose interest, i like to conquer a game and i don't have that feeling if i can just decide to make it easier or harder. It's probably just me being weird like that, but i think i'll wait for this to come to game pass.

[@nopedontthinkso]

If you like the challenge, why would you even consider making it easier? I get what u mean, I'll play it the way it's intended, maybe even a bit harder but just because u could do that passing on smth that's otherwise "right up your alley"?

[@Fome]

The very existence of an option to make it easier tugs at your psyche, like a nagging sensation. It’s hard to explain, but it personally breaks my feeling of accomplishment knowing that other players could get just as far without much effort.

[@steffithemad8327]

I understand what you mean, it makes complete sense but for me I welcome the ability to make the game a bit easier. I finished DS2,3 and Bloodborne but not DS1 and Sekiro. Lol, Sekiro was my one and only rage quit in 36 years of gaming. I looked at Elden Ring and the thought of having to grind to improve my character turned me off so I won't play it. I admit I kind of suck at soulsborne games but this game is perfect for me. I had 2500 hours in ESO so grinding not a problem but Elden Ring, nah, I would have died too much to the point where it isn't fun anymore.

[@nicolasferreiro4492]

@@Fome I get the feeling, but look at fighting against the impulse to make it easier as another challenge.

[@Snariasdqwada]

It exactly as ​@@Fome said, i was thinking at Monster Hunter for example, a game 10 times harder than any soulslike, if you added difficulty options in there the game would basically disappear because the whole point is to continually improve to conquer more difficult challenges... Souls like are like that for me. Im not one that makes things harder for himself on purpose so If i can just press the win button... that just takes away the satisfaction of conquering that game

[@JVS_Tarnished]

Great review

[@gregorymifsud5389]

thanks ACG awesome review.

[@Ride-Drive]

At this point I'm just watching reviews from you and not playing any games. There is just something about modern gaming that stops me from even launching games, let alone spending time in them. Games got stale, copy/past of each other, grind, broken, soaking money, without new ideas or anything interesting. Not all games though, some are good like Cult of the Lamb, some games with a good story: RDR, DiscoElisium etc. But most of the time after all of the cashgrabs and "remakes", gaming has truly degraded if you look closely. Maybe 1-3 good games a year, but that's it. Edit: thanks for the replies, no, I'm not depressed, I'm 28 with work, family, kids. Just trying to play quality games, that are worth time and money

[@pla6ue]

As a very nearly 40 year old gamer...boy, you're not wrong.

[@djdoolittle1315]

Haven’t they just ! I’m still playing Syndicate 😉

[@12345Yeah]

Think you might be depressed

[@ragoonsgg589]

You should blog about it

[@luqmanr]

I don't think it "degraded", it's just that there's a lot more "noise" among the good ones

[@camcam8660]

ACG You deserve more than KZbin demonetizing your vids

[@MasterCraftX8]

Top 10 most sensual voices on KZbin. No wonder he keeps getting age restricted.

[@Volker_A4]

Wow, it really comes together with the music on.

[@TsunamiWombat]

yknow, the enemies all being basic pre-programmed automatons is as good an excuse as any for them to have dumb AI. As for the game itself, sounds exactly like Greedfall - a decent if -semi unpolished AA game that, to everyone's surprise, competently (if not perfectly) mimics it's subject matter. It's the difference between "WE'VE GOT (X) AT HOME" and "I'M GOING TO MAKE MY OWN X, WITH BLACKJACK AND HOOKERS.", where (X) is whatever game series you remember being good but don't see much of for various reasons. Spiders seems to manage to hand it's games a deck of cards and a six pack if not any companions, and at least come close. Compare this to Lies of P which everyone is getting "excited" about, but i think is much more "We've got (X)" at home with nary a lady of oldest profession to be found. What i'm saying, in a garbled half deranged way, is Spiders is really hitting above their weightclass, and doing it competently enough I think fans of bigger studios like Bioware or FROM should give them a chance. God knows Bioware isn't producing anything good anytime soon and while FROM is excellent they just released Elden Ring this year and so will enter development hibernation for the next 2-3 years as they work on the completely unconnected DLC that barely ties into the main game and doesn't answer anything but still manages to be amazing and their best work yet.

[@hrvojekaic7062]

Bought Greedfall and halfway it got mindnumbingly boring, this looks rough as well, not the biggest fan of Spiders but I love "soulslike" so I don't know, maybe

[@CatastropheX0]

I really like the aesthetic of this world! I will definitely be playing it at some point! Thanks for the review!

[@subby280]

Thanks for the game review! I'm looking forward to it.

[@EmmanuelTurner245225]

There's nothing wrong with a little jank. In fact, that can make a game more fun than it normally would be.

[@Dandoskyballer]

A little jank in a Soulslike is the difference between living and dying. This game is fucked. I preordered and played the beta, because I hoped Spiders had learned and improved. I can't recommend it to anyone in its current state.

[@EmmanuelTurner245225]

@@Dandoskyballer Adapting is the difference between living and dying. The game will be fine.

[@mroutcast8515]

so in other words - yet another wester souls-like that tries something cool but misses way too many marks to be on par with Japanese souls-likes.

[@BehindTheAddiction]

Well, I've tried twice to "sell" my channel as you said in the beginning of the video, but my last two attempts have been removed. Not sure what's going on with that, but keep up the good work Karak!

[@darrenthompson7995]

This looks like it has a lot of blood borne vibes and after years I finally just started blood borne the other day and I’m loving it!

[@Charok1]

Only may buy Lies of P

[@tordb]

Was looking really forward to this, until you said " a souls type game" Souls type games are now like survival games a couple years ago. Game devs and companies can't ever think for themselves.

[@honigdachs.]

The ironic thing is that "souls type" games are a derivate niche of their own and have very little to do with what makes those FromSoft games good. Nobody needs these things.

[@haziqzaq]

The most recent culprit is Lies of P. Can’t help but think the devs tried to copy 90% of Bloodborne. Just look at the UI lol.

[@antoniopena3254]

Why would this possibly be demonetized ? Your reviews are awesome man, I come here not only for the sponsor free content but for the humor. Seriously what is wrong with KZbin 🤦

[@ACGreviews]

Its wierd for sure

[@awkwardsilence4427]

Out of curiosity, given that it has lore explanations for what’s typically stamina and stuff here, what’s its explanation for all enemies respawning once you use a bonfire, if it has one?

[@gregoryshinn9805]

Thanks for the video

[@matthewgoff9757]

Excellent review dude! I still feel like Spider is right on the verge of becoming a special game developer, so they have my support, plus the theme and setting of this looks absolutely fascinating.

[@prepswag5]

Act always bringing the heat before anyone else! Great vid man

[@Ytnzy250]

ACT? Ah you mean ACG, good day sir 😁

[@KingMinionDemon]

Looks like a really unique game. Will check it out later this year.

[@Cubs1719]

oh shit this is the new Spiders game? You and Matty got me into Greedfall and man that was a great time. Very excited for this and Circus - both reviews got my hyped.