The Sinking City Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?"

[@ACGreviews]

About 20-25 hours and while not bad it needs some fixes before its ready for prime time. Also PEOPLE Would love for you to come by Patreon. KZbin simply isn't working now and patreon helps me continue to make reviews and buy the games myself and all that! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYOxo5-faL2YsK8 If you absolutely need this game you can also use my epic code store.epicgames.com/karak-acg/the-sinking-city

[@ajaxslamgoody9736]

Thanks for this Karak (I don't know how to spell your name), Your probably the only reviewer who caught on to the Yellow King Gang via The King in Yellow reference and probably know that HP Lovecrafts The Shadow over Innsmouth is kinda a backstory to this at least the fish people. One Reviewer only knew of Cthulhu as a Monster. Love your videos and honestly I have followed you even before your bat signal..LOL. Is there any way I can chat with you to ask for some reviews dealing with the military. I am an ex soldier (picture with DogMeat as my profile), Im currently homeless due to back surgeries but have a degree and will be back in the saddle working sooner than later (praying), so I'll be able to pay you some money since I will be making about $70K. Nut I have some awesome requests...at least I think. God Bless and hope you can reply. PS I don't know how to use discord...basically email, FB, and KZbin...I was a medic but not good at tech LOL :(

[@TheGothVagabond]

I got it all ready it came out today

[@TheGothVagabond]

Got it for xbox one

[@TheGothVagabond]

I like it so far came out today

[@ACGreviews]

at this time not really. Its the major source of keeping the channel going

[@alanramirogarcia2886]

the fact that you cover the mission objective to avoid any kind of spoiler shows that you are the best videogame reviewer out there. Never change Karak

[@BalrogSonOfNelgar]

This is the first time I heard that it was Epic Exclusive. I was confused why people were getting this game and the steam release was for 2020. I understand now

[@ds90seph]

Epic's grabbing up everything for themselves it seems.

[@CeleryMan666]

@@ds90seph Except morals, developing good games and having good engineers.

[@tr0ubleM4ker111]

@@CeleryMan666 lol

[@TheMostWanted92]

It's more of an anti - Steam exclusivity. Epic (and by extension Tencent) have a hard on for screwing Valve. Tencent are probably salty because Valve chose another company to manage Steam in China and not them.

[@hihihi1q23]

@@CeleryMan666 Yeah, they should be like Valve who don't even make games and who allow pedos, racists, and rapists on their platform.

[@aaa72317]

0:00 Vault-Tec called. They want their representative back.

[@benderbender-ij7ld]

Oh yea... He does look like that dude doesn't he?

[@moderndead13]

It seems to have the same big protagonist lighting issue as fallout 4 as well

[@michelangelo5903]

the game looks like a fallout 4 DLC

[@michelangelo5903]

Alex F that’s definitely true they need to completely give fallout 5 an update fallout 4 is unstable all the time, it just reminds me of fallout with the characters and what you do, and what everything looks like, but in the best way not a negative one

[@mark321123]

The 90's called, they want their "____ called" joke back.

[@MakaveliTheDon2]

About two hours in and I'm actually really enjoying the game, it has its flaws but I love that it doesnt hold your hand, never played a detective game and this one just really got my attention from the beginning.

[@DerrBeezy]

I thought you were doing a voice over of the dude in the beginning 😂

[@Pi1234561]

i think thats exactly what he did. subtle

[@HighHell99]

Lmao

[@chrisbridston3438]

Uuuughfjfn.. meh hurrrrr! What’s happanin to meh hurrrrrrr!!!!

[@jagerbopp6196]

😂😂😂

[@MisterK-YT]

Lmao totally !

[@user-dz3lo4wh1q]

Man, you're a trooper. Putting in the time to bring us reviews that aren't two minutes long or filled with sponsored bullcrap.

[@TruculentSheep]

So, a game set in a rotting, coastal city, where ape-people and fish-people are at war with one another? I'm getting serious Southampton/Portsmouth vibes here.

[@WaywardHedonist4956]

Hilarious 😂

[@TaylorGangUkTaylors]

😂🏅

[@wakaneut]

"Wait for sale?" Great. Just about time when released in Steam.

[@trblemayker5157]

It should be patched and relatively bug free by then.

[@thagomizers6329]

We get it. You like steam. Oh well life moves on

[@burgerbastard4741]

@@thagomizers6329 What a pointless comment. Steam isn't perfect, but there is _nothing_ to like about Epic.

[@darkestification]

WhitePrivileged AmericanMale He said the truth though.

[@thatoneguyudkutube2803]

@@thagomizers6329 He's telling it like it is fuck Epic

[@Mike55690]

I've always appreciated how in depth your reviews are for any game, just honesty, to the point - Thank You again Karek for what you do and as always keep up the amazing work !

[@ACGreviews]

Thanks man. If you like the stuiff maybe check out patreon and discord. No lie youtube is not cutting it and patreon helps

[@imback2killu328]

@@ACGreviews No u

[@thehappynihilist1843]

.....

[@thehappynihilist1843]

F

[@alishafqat9404]

looks like most of the issues can be fixed with few updates/patches.

[@Superhirnable]

@Sparta Batallion savage?

[@Kai-tn4yx]

@Sparta Batallion Are you a special needs person?

[@k.s.2935]

@Sparta Batallion That didn't have a damn thing to do with his comment on the game.

[@pushrod3022]

Well, to be fair Sparta has a good point.

K.S. No but it was funny. Lighten the fuck up

[@eternal_napalm6442]

Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem is a CLASSIC.

[@Kazymedic]

Yeah, I think we need a remaster of that one.

[@thaibreuer3533]

@@Kazymedic we need a remaster AND a sequel

[@rayyanali4471]

Wasn't there a Kickstarter for a spiritual Successor to that game a couple of years ago?

[@CALIGULA198X]

Absolutely.

[@MukGames]

Dark Corners of the Earth also had your character commit suicide if your sanity got too low. Makes sense it would return here.

[@v-trigger6137]

If your insanity is too high so protagonist commits suicide? I'm getting Fahrenheit vibes here 🤔

[@Grandmastergav86]

Lovecraft's Untold Stories has a nice insanity mechanic too. Underrated game imo.

[@mgtowlifeseasyifyoutry1274]

@Zipgun TV wtf is wrong with you

[@mgtowlifeseasyifyoutry1274]

@Zipgun TV you called someone a idiot... Cause they spelled something wrong... Don't have kids

[@harmonlanager2670]

Zipgun TV No, they used the right word. Your sanity is your ability to keep a firm grasp on reality. Hence why, when low, your character goes nuts. Sanity is the opposite of insanity. Low sanity = high insanity

[@bveracka]

This is obviously based on the story "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" where this outsider goes to investigate (something) a town that's decrepit and nearly underwater and full of fish-like people. It's widely considered one of Lovecraft's greatest. While they nailed some things like the fish people and the look of the city, and I'll certainly play it at some point, at $60 it's a 'wait for sale'. Thanks so much for reviewing this Karak 👍

[@jbeachboy100]

Yup. It's Lovecraft inspired.

[@DoomFinger511]

You had me at "...in the span of like 11 minutes 8 people go and unceremoniously take a piss on the same trashcan"

[@mattmuttley]

The visual aesthetic here reminds me a lot of Fallout 4's Far Harbor

[@massachusetts9394]

paytoncntrll7 You got that right. Most of Lovecraft’s work is set in Northeastern Massachusetts. As for Far Harbor... that’s Maine. But it’s very similar in its architecture. Maine was once part of Massachusetts.

[@TheSectric]

@paytoncntrll7 Withiut a doubt the strongest parts of Bethesda games is their world and exploration. Exploring and looting places is really the only part of fallout 4 that didnt disappoint me.

[@EmperorConstantinus]

Bethesda did put a lot of Lovecraftian references in Fallout 4 in general.

[@bultronlagore2095]

Sectric Fallout 4 had much more than just Looting and Exploring. The Gun play was Sooooo much better than Fallout 3 and New Vegas. Building Settlements which was very in-depth as far as what you can create. The customization of your settlers and AI partners. Just Exploration and Looting was the only non disappointment?? Did you even play the Freaking game??

[@bultronlagore2095]

Sectric Oh Yeah, lets not forget all the cool mods that you can download for free on all gaming platforms.

[@stormageddon42]

Well, you said his name out loud. I'll miss your videos after you are devoured by the Elder ones.

[@appenginenode]

Whose name?

[@stormageddon42]

It's a thing in the Lovecraft lore that if you say Hastur it will summon him.

[@kellydonohue9030]

JBsTotalGaming good grief so what happens if you type it. Heheh

[@saifallahghidhaoui1853]

@@appenginenode Cthulhu

[@vintagecottonon]

Lovecraftian themed games always pique my interest... but dat running animation is whack 😂

[@newironside]

Twist; The MC is mind swapped with an Old One

[@th3envyp238]

But...but...that is EXACTLY how I run in real

[@FelixIakhos]

I think games don't lend themselves very well to Lovecraftian horror, as you will almost always retain some level of control. However scale is something which games do have going for them, games like DS and Bloodborne use this very well. I think a lovecraftian VR title could make for an interesting experience.

[@HPalternetive]

Felix Void horror or the fear of voids in video games called kenophobia. It’s to anyone who has it like me it’s really terrifying sometimes. I think you kinda can say it’s cosmic horror in some way. To fear the abyss and the unknown of falling to it.

[@JDKT002]

I think Amnesia is the best and most true to form Lovecraftian style horror game made. I think video games can do it justice, It just needs to be ultra focused and probably keep to a small more personal scale.

[@Sayquidnidly]

Agreed, lovecraft was a master at cosmic horror. Horror that wasn't scary because the immensely detailed descriptions he gave of the monster but rather because what he left to the imagination. I mean one of the scary things In his stories are fungus...that doesn't play well with ultra realistic graphics yet it's horrifying when left in the readers mind.

[@jorgeloredo100]

Bloodborne is the best Lovecraft inspired game that I've ever played

[@ifievertakeaselfiepleaseki8372]

Bloodborne is the obvious and greatest choice but one no one has mention, wont be everyones kinda game but used aspects of cosmic horror really well.... Darkest Dungeon. Picked it up for under 10 in a ps sale with all the dlc and it's inventive with the use of how you use the light and how your team members react to mental stress. Can become paranoid and start attacking team mates randomly or believe they deserve punishment and force there way to the front line hoping to be hit. The lack of them following orders ajd doing unexpected things once there psyche has broke is really interesting.

[@SolarMoth]

Thanks for blurring the mission list! No spoiling!

[@daking6361]

That jogging animation looks so derpy 😂

[@gimmedataids]

whole thing looks derpy

[@jessechuff]

I just bought it because I was excited, knowing the reception has been a bit mixed. And so far (only about an hour in) I am very interested despite the very obvious jank. There’s something pulling me in even though there are a few things that are very bothersome.

[@Casshio]

I cannot stress this enough: Your reviews are so rich with detail and indepth information that it's making me Not only happy but sad aswell. Why? Well...you say it yourself in the beginning of every video you bring us. Thank you. I...No, we appreciate you and your work. And yes, I will check out your patreon as soon as I can.

[@ACGreviews]

thanks!

[@renmorpheus]

Given that no one does detective games as well as Frogware, I'm not so putt off by the sometimes janky controls or the bugs- especially because oftentimes Aaa games have similar bugs yet less creativity. I just hope one day they can release a polished game that is as perfect as it is unique. Same goes for Obsidian.

[@Slater3333]

This is such a great game. Just bought it and been playing it all day. And I completely see what you mean about it firing on all four cylinders compared to when it's not. The biggest issue this game has is its potential. If they just fixed the combat and polished it up it could have easily been game of the year.

[@allisknu11]

His long coat, the collar and how it's basically taped to his neck. Goodness. Poor design.

[@youtubeisracistx]

Just a game. Simple. Dont like it? Don't play it. No one wants to a Fucktard whine

[@dontfollowme9043]

Literally unplayable /s

[@dontfollowme9043]

Literally unplayable /s

[@Uwenthol_J_Gibblesworth]

You can get this game for $49.94 on Amazon, day one edition, if you're looking to not pay full price for the console version. Thanks for the review as always!

[@Uwenthol_J_Gibblesworth]

Hey, it adds up lol

[@t2av159]

its 10$

[@madrespeck5468]

Gamespot gave this game a 3/10. Which is insane, every other game reviewer gave it a 7 or 8.

[@Deioth]

7:11 Why does the main character sound like a bad impersonation of Raycevick?

[@purvdragon-sensei]

Deioth He’s Jack Walters.

[@denverwalker5723]

Oh shit Sounds all too familiar

[@faithless-games3893]

Was waiting for you to review this, thank you man!

[@Ray__E]

Damn, I swear you are a machine.🤣 You pump reviews out quickly. Keep up the good work

[@ACGreviews]

Thanks man. If you like the stuiff maybe check out patreon and discord. No lie youtube is not cutting it and patreon helps

[@bveracka]

..and they're GREAT reviews too! Usually whenever other reviewers crunch out a game, it's five minutes and filled with sponsored bullcrap 😎

[@Ray__E]

@@ACGreviews You're welcome. I will definitely check out your patreon. You are a great reviewer. No bs or fluff but very in depth

[@invictusmaneo3439]

3:31 "Where sprinting through the city results in you meeting a bunch of characters that look like they all got dunked on in the genetics ball game" Christ that's a good line.

[@preng2355]

the player movements are weird I mean, it's not just like today standard just compare it with yakuza Kiwami 2 and Witcher 3 movements

[@Thrillkilled]

Frank Ricard Alexander Witcher 3 player movements are terrible, tf?

[@mcjm9760]

@@Thrillkilled He meant the movements look outdated compared to Kiwami 2 and Witcher 3.

[@YeOldeMachina]

The movements also remind me of Vampyr, but despite the weird looking run, I really enjoyed it.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Typical amazing in depth review that ONLY you can do now that everyone else is compromised and no one does the level you do :). Huge thank you for this my sister has been waiting and drooling for this game so I will be sending her here tonight to watch. Thanks again and to you an the whole team a huge thank you for THIS game buying person :)

[@CamilaTopherIncel]

I love this channel so much, I was thinking about Vampyr and then what you know he mentions Vampyr.

[@Mistahhuntah]

Vampyr is really cool

[@PeaceLove69]

Love Vamphyr. I hope we get a sequal.

[@mrpoopiebungholio4871]

Headfirst's "Dark corners of the Earth" is the best adaptation of a Lovecraftian tale. Period ! They just oughta remaster that one, like how Capcom did RE2.

[@ChronicGamer-rl2bo]

Wow! haven't seen commander keen in like 25 years give or take. I actually really enjoyed the game as a child.

[@mrpoopiebungholio4871]

@@ChronicGamer-rl2bo it's pretty cheap on Steam. THE REAL KEEN ! NOT WHATEVER GARBAGE ZENIMAX HAS SHIT OUT.

[@Saurischian]

This game wasn't on my radar. Thanks to your awesome review, I'm going to buy it. It looks different and immersive (story wise). I loved the Sherlock games.

[@buckaroobanzai2994]

If anyone likes HP Lovecraft, watch the movie AM1200. Quick short movie around 45 minutes that hits upon HP Lovecraft greatly. Also, I want to buy this game, but if it's an Epic Exclusive, hard pass.

[@TheProphegy]

Karak, have you tried the PS5 version? I heard it fixed a lot of stuff and is now 4K/60 with improved graphics and dualsense support on PS5, as well as faster loading times. Would love to hear if it would go from a deep sale or a full on purchase game from you now.

[@ReadyAimFire_]

Dark Corners of the Earth - for a long time was, and still is, the best computer Cthulhu game ever.

[@imatruepatriot1074]

ReadyAimFire wrong...

[@Pieslops_The_Cyclops]

@@imatruepatriot1074 which is better?

[@imatruepatriot1074]

Pieslops the Cyclops none of them because you can kill the horrors

[@intergalacticspacewizard1966]

Looks pretty jank, i think i'll wait a bit, especially with the EGS exclusivity maybe i'll pick it up on a deep sale 3-4 years from now

[@drewdahlen9660]

LMAO!you know damn well in 3 or 4 years some games arent even available..i can see waiting for a couple patches to fix some issues..wating 3 or 4 years for a game I wanna play is like torture for me not to mention the game back log after that much time has passed..but if you have that longevity power to you.just dont get it in 4 years and say "the graphics are bad" cause you now have a ps5.hehe

[@MohamedHassan-xe7oe]

I love how you assume you’re just gong to live that long. Life is too short man

[@HaosOnline]

@@MohamedHassan-xe7oe but long enough to enjoy what you want. You dont need to rush to everything.

[@MohamedHassan-xe7oe]

Dark-Sol all I’m saying is don’t assume you’ll be here in 3 and 4 years. A lot can happen in that time

[@astrea4020]

Mohamed Hassan Lol let people do what they want

[@unap16]

Why is the top right box that shows up from time to time, blurred?

[@OuhPii]

Seems pretty interesting » Gonna wait a few patches and look how it evolves. Thanks for avoiding any spoilers!

[@PurpleHotcake]

Did you bought it, m8?

[@OuhPii]

@@PurpleHotcake Nah sry, too much stuff in-between ....and actually forgot that it existed ^^'

[@PurpleHotcake]

@@OuhPii LOL aight man, thank for replying! :)

[@anthonyuccello1458]

Hearing these intros, it really makes me wish this is how I started my book reports back in school....

[@jayt4533]

Well I hope they patch the game up, I love the design of the game I've been interested in playing for a while.

[@CMTechnica]

That scene when you investigate the crimes of the past with the handprints completely covering the walls actually forced me to look away. It’s the fish eye effect from the Witcher 3 dialed up to fifty, and makes me feel like my eyes are gonna explode.

[@painfullyaware5221]

Great job dissecting the game. You manage to hit the highs and lows in a very even, objective way.

[@hathbeenslain]

Really does look (visually) like Vampyr but obviously in a pretty different setting + there’s daylight.

[@flyingplantwhale545]

Playing this on Switch. The perfect game to experience in bed late at night. The city is so visually appealing and interesting to explore.

[@thelegendofthem6120]

How has it been? I just got it for like 18 dollars

[@devilgames2217]

Vampyr is on sale right now on the PS store. Highly recommend that game. 👍

[@def-po8tu]

It was an ok game it gets pretty boring at times

[@savagemantis9060]

Same, i loved it

[@spider496]

I didnt like it.

[@ianvidarsen4314]

Got it a week ago. It's fantastic.

[@hassonvg1]

Bruh ACG blurs out objective notifications to avoid spoilers, smh thats amazing !

[@KairosObj]

I like that ya blur the mission details as to not spoil for us. Noice touch.

[@dcosta7716]

tl/dr: Wait for it to be released on Steam. Exactly the same thought when I heard that it was an Epic Exclusive.

[@anghuynguyenbang6394]

Man you give some very detailed review and I really like your voice too Never find this good a review elsewhere

[@stevencobretti]

2:49, where did that guy come from and other guy go?

[@christianrashotte1605]

9:52

[@malaowala]

I assume you're referring to Cotton Eye Joe?

[@Sh4un1r1k]

It's like GTA 5 when your car or police cars just disappear when you look away. Ruins the illusion of persistence.

[@littleb242]

@@Sh4un1r1k that happens in red dead, not with the people but with a lot of the wildlife

[@BrokenSaintX]

Been playing this game, can confirm that alot of npcs pop in and out, mildly frustrating since it breaks the illusion

[@brian1291]

Games I never even heard about lol and still come here to watch the reviews...ACG, you're awesome dude.

[@SkillGame]

This game sounds amazing. I can see those technical issues being annoying but, considering how little the many flaws of Vampyr and LA Noire bothered me, I expect they won't stop me from loving this game. Sadly, I hate it when I drop an explosive load of physical cowardice in my pants, so I might need to avoid spicy food before playing. Thanks for another great review.

I think I’m in the same boat. Vampyr was really intriguing and I absolutely loved the world. LA Noire is a classic and I don’t care what anyone says. Somehow it still has replay value all these years later. Think I’ll go play it now actually

[@dontfollowme9043]

Vampyr was amazing. Loved it

[@Standbackforscience]

Thanks for the review. I get all my Epic exclusives from TPB, so the low quality isn't really an issue.

[@gonzalo331]

Is it me, or is this game like Vampyr but set in an hp lovecraft universe?

[@darknesswinz0525]

Does might b trash

[@adamkiraly7866]

When I first saw the title, I didn't think you can make a lovecraftian world with a detective as it's main character, since the whole cuthulu/eldergod mythos heavily relies on mystery. I saw the first hour of gameplay, and I honestly think they might have done it. Well, at least I hope they did, we will see :D

[@flamebrindger3984]

I wish they gave him a smaller backpack. Why is it so big?!

[@gnarkillguch]

There's multiple outfits in the game. I actually talked to one of the devs about it a while back.

[@ds90seph]

This is the most worrying thing for me lol, legit. I always thought it looked dumb in the preview footage too.

[@flamebrindger3984]

@@gnarkillguch Thanks for info! The game looks interesting, but the backpack looks so ridiculous. 😂

[@losdaghost7688]

Anyone else notice the guy at 2:45 teleport after the camera swung around?

[@bigmiki2620]

The different voice actors reminds me of Fallout New Vegas's "Lateer"

[@pleasedisregardthefollowin5568]

*memories of oliver swanick*

[@playhighwhilegames7151]

I've played this game non-stop on my day off. There's strategic planning to most of the game but there's a consistent way of farming loot by going into marked buildings which kinda sucks a bit but its not game breaking. I haven't felt uncomfortable from playing a horror game in quite a while since most only have cheap scares. There were many moments in the storyline that had me hesitating from progressing further because of what you see throughout the game.

[@Absquatulationist]

Not buying because epic, but still watching the whole video because ACG

[@jon4715]

rforrestg On the other hand, I’m glad Steam is seeing competition and even hurting. Valve hasn’t given us a game in way too long. Half-Life 2 is why I’m on Steam. But why be loyal when it seems they only care about cold business at this point. I’m exclusively GOG these days, but look forward to when Valve excites the industry again.

[@ThriceAsLong]

@@jon4715 This isn't competition, at all.

[@missnikki8927]

That's nice,thanks for keeping us informed.

[@jon4715]

@@ThriceAsLong And as a consumer, I prefer to spend my cash on DRM-free products. And it is competition. It's how the economy works.

[@headbangerdnb]

I've got a rotation of a few games that I keep playing over and over, simply because nothing is grabbing my attention: Kotor Mass Effect Mars: War Logs The Technomancer Elex Skyrim Looks like that rotation will remain intact. Hurry up, Squadron 42 and Outer Worlds!

[@Noble_Isaac]

Waiting for my Amazon copy to arrive today! Thanks Karak for the review :)

[@dallasdiehard1651]

Dark Symphony I’m assuming you’ve played....is there a decent amount of action? Story good? And do you have to play chithulu?

[@Egryn]

I’ve been waiting for this game for a year now, and as both an avid gamer and a proper Lovecraftian, I will admit this game has certain issues, most of which were addressed in the video. One major problem I have with Lovecraft games, is that many of the games follow variants of three different stories; mainly Shadows over Innsmouth. I haven’t beat the game but I am pretty sure I know where this game is going and how it is going to end. This happens too often. This game while I am enjoying it greatly, feels like another rehash of Shadows, and an alternate telling of the Call of Cthulhu game recently released; good game by the way.

[@Sleepy.Time.]

this was a day one buy for me in till they sold out to Epic, now ill likely forget it exist by the time its on steam

[@astrea4020]

S R I mean they could’ve gotten with Steam to sell. Now they’re going to be missing out on revenue from the first year because no one wants to buy something off a shitty company.

[@ambiguousgender7616]

Support the Monopoly that doesn't give a shit about you.

[@kaipacifica1289]

Frogwares fan. Will definitely pick this up.

[@teboxi]

Thanks for slowing down the pace of speech a bit. It's fun to listen the verbal blast but some of the content tends to go over my head since english is not my native language. Thanks for the best reviews!

[@aslakjacobsen1517]

best reviewer on youtube hands down

[@burney465]

You already know my mans is out here supplying the people with the reviews they need. Proud of you.

[@ThaWolferine]

Loved the review as always, and cannot wait to pick it up! Been waiting a long time for this one. Thanks for all of the effort, time and hard work that you put into your reviews. They're always a treat. However, funny aside, in Bethesda's and Ubisofts earlier days, they put out a game called Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth. And if you let your character go insane, or didn't really pay attention to it, he would literally put the gun up to his temple, shoot himself, and then you'd have to start from your last save. So not the first game to do it, but SO glad they included it.

[@gtabro1337]

OMG 30 mins ago I got sad because there 2 more days until release so no reviews and BOOM, Karak's here. Thanks man, on point as always

[@rebellioussoup6528]

Between you and Gameranx, I think you both have the best information in gaming on KZbin by a mile.

[@DirkMcGurkin]

When is the steam release?

[@Bueno_Y]

Dirk McGurkin Next Year 😐

[@HPalternetive]

Lol People are even buying a lot of game with epic? We should like protest against this

[@Jason-hl2wy]

Really want this to be a good experience so I'll wait for a few patches and a drop in price

[@isengrim99]

What a positive surprise. Beyond what I expected

[@HeyMyNameIs...]

I read about this game a couple of times never really into lovecraft. But after seeing multiple videos around this game and twitch streams. I'm really into this clunky atmospheric game with a big and beautiful open world were everything looks handcrafted! I'm definitely buying this when it's on sale.

[@user-no2od5hv4u]

No steam, no gog, then don't care

[@orangecarbad8892]

Simple as that. And GOG just got Vampyr as well.

[@Kai-tn4yx]

The game will come to Steam and GOG in 2020.

[@TheBlackswanwhite]

why?is steam paying you or giving u free games?

[@MistaEdits]

marko mandic No but they don’t shit on consumers and leak their information as well as use shitty business practices. They also don’t release half baked trash launchers.

[@astrea4020]

marko mandic No lmao. Epic is just a shitty company and no one in their right mind is supporting them.

[@MrDueltube]

This looks like a Lovecraftian version of LA Noire. That game also had shooting mechanics that were just adequate. Which is fine as long the star of the show the crime solving mechanics are as good as they should be, looks like a solid game.

[@carljthatsme94]

I'm enjoying the gameplay enough but the performance (Xbox X) is horrendous. Patches needed but the game is pretty solid throughout

[@Maac32]

Thank you for blurring the quest/mission information in the top right to avoid spoilers. Also, I was kinda hoping to hear more about the Lovecraftian influences on the game since I’m such a big fan of the literature.

[@BigSeeBG]

I really really loved this game. Loved it. I know it’s probably not for everyone, but it had a Vampyr feelish to it. I thoroughly enjoyed this entire game!

[@Micah__]

May I ask what platform you played it on? I’m thinking about getting this for the PS4 and was curious about performance and bugs.

[@BigSeeBG]

Micah I played it on Xbox One X

[@vahnn0]

I swear I had this on my Steam wishlist. It fucking went to Epic exclusive? God dammit.

[@CeleryMan666]

Yep when shitty companies have no confidence in their product so they throw it to the retards at Epic to make up "lost" sales.

[@joab757]

Love the idea of pinning objects you find to a map! And live there’s an option that doesn’t hold your hand like you are basically watching a movie play out! We need a GREAT investigation game set in a real open world.

[@eugeneanderson3534]

ACG you could be a comedian😁😁😂 REAL TALK... I ENJOY YOUR REVIEWS..

[@TheCgOrion]

"Derr da derr." -ACG LMAO! I love it, as always.

[@adamlawrence4690]

Thanks so much. As always great review! Im picking up a preowned copy tomorrow 😉

[@fallvegas]

I guess it's a good thing Amazon sold it to me for like $50ish instead of the full $64.

[@grundged]

Instant gaming has it for $36 if you really want this game. Even at that price this is a pass for me. Looks awful.

[@fallvegas]

@@grundged to each their own, but i like to keep the number of websites i put my credit card on to a minimum.

[@ScreamerRSA]

0:34 Me standing to attention when seeing ACG review notification.

[@Theottselmaster]

Ohhh im glad you got a review out. Gonna take your advice and wait.

[@AgentCell]

If you had to choose Karat, would it be 2018 Call of Cthulhu or The Sinking City?

[@rojams7247]

I'm interested in any walking the walk. It's my favorite series of yours.

[@bveracka]

I second that request.

[@mujiescomedy279]

What?

[@Groaznic]

It would be great if he could interview the devs.

[@TheLivingRoomHero]

Karak you got hands down the best reviews! I have been wanting to play this game for the more "hardcore" investigation mechanics and today I picked the game up for 15 bucks and I love it! Thanks for the amazing work you put into your content!

[@kingxerocole4616]

It's games like this that reveal the subtle brilliance of Rockstar's games: their npcs are rarely distracting or buggy.

[@suplextrain]

More like the power of insane budgets, manpower and crunch.

[@kingxerocole4616]

@@suplextrain Budgets and manpower which they acquired through making consistently extraordinary games for decades.

[@el9b]

You compared an indie dev to arguably the biggest tripple A dev out their 😑 if this game had 315 million to spend and thousands of workers it abused for crunch i assure you it wouldnt be buggy

[@kingxerocole4616]

@@el9b another county heard from, thanks

[@suplextrain]

@@kingxerocole4616 Partially extraordinary. Parts of their games are downright terrible and archaic. RDR2 had horrid controls, poor mission structure, non-sensical systems (like how disguises/crimes work, how ammo and weapons become unequipped after riding around on your horse for a while, etc) and so on. It's mostly the production quality that's impressive nowadays, not the game's actual design.

[@Palavon_of_Shiraz]

5:04 I KNEW I heard this sound (which I ALSO timestamped) from Mafia Definitive Edition somewhere!

[@gregsalim]

When it releases in steam it’ll drop in price. $19.99, Called it.

[@adampoole948]

despite knowing nothing about Cthulhu and the game apparently having issues, I really like the look of it and i wanna give it a play on ps4 after a price drop and some patches.. awesome review as always, Karak