Austin does not recommend: Atlas Fallen (Review)

[@SkillUp]

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[@DragonHeart613]

🤞Baldur's Gate 3 review please🤞

[@GUIDE_Nico]

Did you think Austin was the best play tester Hanger13 has? Could they patch this?

[@JULR0W]

Where do you put your change in the ridge wallet?

[@huddletron]

You’ve missed a trick here Austin, this could have been your Destiny. This could be the game that no one likes that you fanboy over endlessly in every subsequent game review for years and years and… wait you like Guild Wars 2 don’t you? Okay, forget I said anything.

[@Battleneter]

Baldur's Gate 3, what are you doing mate!

[@jimbodelimbo]

Petition to have future video titles specify that Skillup does or does not recommend a game because this channel is now Austin’s

[@victorcharles27]

✋️

[@DAnderMcSullivan]

I second that

[@taddssucks92]

I haven’t been watching for a while, is there another reviewer now?

[@alexf0723]

​@@taddssucks92it's his editor

[@reddmcn]

@@taddssucks92 yes, his name is ralph :)

[@Newbyrock23]

It’s so nice to See Austin step up so that daddy Shill can finally have enough time to work on his nunchuck skills. So sweet.

[@KABLAMMATS]

Nah, rumor said he's studying the way of blade

[@terrelldowns6432]

I noticed the same cadence and verbage as Skillup, must be an Aussie thing

[@julesrivas1178]

Yall are weird calling grown ass men you dont know daddy

[@EmmaEquinox]

And his boat metaphors

[@stevena105]

​@@terrelldowns6432I heard it too. I wonder if it might be 'cause Austin has listened to so much Shill dialogue.

[@Ace-yl9pb]

We missed you Austin. Nice of you to give some time to that new Skill Up guy.

[@1Darkmanfin]

That Skill Up guy seems full of himself

[@victorcharles27]

​@1Darkmanfin I agree 👍 💯

[@lbarklie823]

This joke will run and run

[@victorcharles27]

@@lbarklie823 damn right ✅️

[@goldmark25]

Theres a different Skill Up Guy? I always thought it was Austin! So much better hearing about MMORPGs like Guildwars 2 then some other live service game like Destiny 2 glad we don't have anyone like that here

[@AmateurHuman19]

That cold open was BRUTAL. Show don't tell is very effective. I'm here for it, thanks Austin for a great review!

[@R2debo_]

If I had a nickel for every game that came out in 2023 with a talking gauntlet character, I'd have two nickels, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.

[@Pastyovercoat]

Haha😂. I am a fan of Forspoken but I thought the same thing

[@0uttaS1TE]

Technically 3, cos Atomic Heart had that talking glove

[@thisisdayvid]

​@@0uttaS1TEwas looking for this

[@Dabobob]

It's unfortunate that it has so much in common with Forspoken. Not the game I would like to be compared to. Chatty gauntlet in an undercooked and disappointing game.

[@nathanfraudik5840]

You mfs copy and paste this same comment 😂😂

[@BigO161107]

I admire their courage to release a new ip with a genre they haven’t worked with before. It’s just sad when they don’t succeed because we really need new IPs these days.

[@Did_No_Wrong]

I agree, it's just some ideas despite how interesting never really stick the landing.

[@michaelmonstar4276]

Just too sad "creatives" can't see beyond "generic" these days,

[@shikniwho7215]

at the same time, i'm sad they didn't continue with more sci-fi theme since we have way too many fantasy setting at this point.

[@Conancharles]

they did succeed just because this guy say he doesn't like it means its objectively bad

[@shikniwho7215]

@@Conancharles I won't call it a success when even on steam, it is a mixed review. From people complain about the camera issue, the short length of the game that it isn't worth full price, the lackluster open-world. But of course it is up to you how you spend your money, not like Skillup say this is trash and you shouldn't get it or anything.

[@cutiko]

The gameplay footage is so representative of the talk points that it makes the idea super clear.

[@BasementMinions]

It is really expertly done throughout the video!

[@alMighty8989]

This guy is racist he talks BS. This game is very good he only dislikes because he don‘t like germans I guess

[@kyle1806]

When the editor is also the reviewer

[@erathizzle8810]

No many of the edits are very misleading.

[@zacheray]

Agree I’ve never seen a review be so precise like that before

[@corbinfreeman6607]

I think Austin reviewing games alongside Ralph for this channel is an incredibly smart decision. It feels like such a natural step for the channel as it’s growing, and I’m all for it.

[@kirbeeez6131]

100%. Skillup is the goat but Austin has been way better than I assume he would be (as someone that only knew him as the editor of this channel and hasn’t seen his own channel). He’s great at what he does and if this gives us more reviews of games on this channel I’m 100% for it. Austin was built for this type of content just like Ralph is.

[@braevinmaund1210]

they're both absolute goats, and this means we get more games covered

[@kirbeeez6131]

@@braevinmaund1210 hell yea

[@campermortey]

I agree. It reminds me a bit of the LaymenBrothers when Ralph and Sam got together to talk about games. Would love to see an episode where Austin and Ralph talk

[@HueyTheDoctor]

Austin is literally leaving the channel, isn't he?

[@tharunseyonne007]

It’s so nice to hear Austin’s voice. The new intern is good, but can’t compare to Austin.

[@Dark10024]

I swear to god it was Skill Up talking at first so I though it was going to be a 50/50 review. His accent and the pauses sound just like him. I was 3 min in until I realized it was Austin. My mind took a trip...

[@LightCrib2]

Anyone else notice the pattern in some games recently, of a powerful arm accessory that speaks to you? Forespoken, Atomic Heart, and now Atlas Fallen

[@abnerradu3426]

The arm in TOTK doesnt speak to you, it just has the abilities.

[@Texelion]

Yeah, it's a weird coincidence. But there have been other games with this kind of stuff, like Bionic Commando where the dead wife of the protagonist is imprisoned in his cyber arm. It's kinda cliché.

[@lt_johnmcclane]

Finally a comment talking about the actual game and not making some lame joke about how this is Austin’s channel now

[@Archflip]

My immediate reaction at 4:58 was "So let me get this straight, I'm somewhere that's not what I would call Earth, I'm seeing freakin' sand beasts, and oh yeah, I'm talking to a glove!"

[@citizen3000]

There are many many many many many many more games that don’t have this supposed similarity. You can find any pattern you like in any large dataset if you just ignore all the other patterns.

[@Haplo2006]

It's nice that Austin still keeps Skill up around as a guest on his channel.

[@icesharkk6399]

okay this joke is getting old now. find new content.

[@TheWefikus]

@@icesharkk6399touch your 🐱 and relax

[@harrasika]

​@@icesharkk6399Don't worry, Skill Up makes more content on Austin's channel.

[@captainmcknight]

@@icesharkk6399stay mad homie 😂

[@jameshowlett2821]

​@@captainmcknightwhy is he mad? Cause you guys use the same dull jokes over and over again? Probably not mad just annoyed. But I'm sure your pointless comment made you feel better lol

[@DaikenSeige]

It feels like we played a different game.. I'm about 20 hours in and just getting into the second area. I Think the combat was great. It had me thinking on a stratagy for each monster ( Big monster ).. I found myself thinking like i"m playing Monster Hunter on what parts I need to break to get certain items. As for the ablilties yeah I felt them rewarding. This isn't a AAA developer and or game. This is new from a solid AA developer. The game is way better then you make it out to be.

[@ericool3517]

I completely agree. I don't know how the game has changed since release but the combat is genuinely some of the most unique and challenging power fantasy gameplay I've ever experienced

[@eXponentia]

I don't yet have an idea of how my opinion compares to Austins (as I generally do with SkillUp) so I can't really use this review as a judgement (and since I didn't plan on playing this I can't really use this as comparison yet), but it's really nice to see the same quality from Austin as from SkillUp, and similar reasoning and review processes. Safe to say I'll be happy to get to know Austin a lot more moving forward.

[@badger297]

I gotta be honest that cold open was a pretty good indicator. I also have to imagine that if shill trust Austin enough to do reviews on his channel he trusts his judgment in those reviews. Js

[@HAZRE.]

Godfall meets Forspoken. Excellent job, Austin. This was a great, thorough glimpse into this game, all its flaws and why I will be removing it from my wishlist. Such a disappointment how all of these studios keep churning out these empty experiences without even a clue about what it is gamers want in and from their games.

[@Texelion]

Isn't that like the third or fourth game coming out recently with a magical gauntlet/bracelet giving the protag powers, and being possessed by a god ? Can they do a Witchblade game next ?

[@SageOfLimitlessHands]

That would be epic as fuck!

[@ShatteredGlass916]

Third? Fourth? There are other beside this and Forspoken?

[@thetrashcanman7537]

@@ShatteredGlass916atomic heart ?

[@Texelion]

@@ShatteredGlass916 There was Atomic Heart where the protag has a talking glove giving him powers ( and SPOILER AHEAD the glove is actually evil, like in Forspoken ), and someone mentionned Zelda TOTK, Link gets an arm giving him powers. Ok they're not inhabited by a god, but still... it's kind of an overused trope, the glove/arm/bracelet giving the hero some powers. Sekiro, Bionic Commando, and countless others.

[@nickbono9186]

I’d love to have Austin hit reviews that Ralph doesn’t have time for. Even if it’s only a handful a year it would be nice to hear from him.

[@sometoaster5530]

Nice to know that skill up is being given the time to play more destiny 2

[@ricky100593]

In my opinion, skill up makes the best game reviews on youtube. But Austin is catching up quickly, and he's only done a couple

[@cmattjohnson1692]

ACG better but i can see your point

[@maineman5757]

It's mostly in the editing which is Austin.

[@Geologese]

​@@maineman5757In what world is editing more important than writing for a review. They are both important, but sorry to say, the writing is way more important. Somebody can still have a good review even if its just text. A reivew with written by a grade 5 with the best edditing will still suck.

[@MightyManotaur22]

@@cmattjohnson1692 ACG is great and I love how much detail he gets into his reviews (which average half the length of SkillUp) but it also feels like he rambles sometimes. SkillUp is such a great writer, that's why he's personally my favorite.

[@maineman5757]

@@Geologese nah

[@midnight4669]

I even enjoyed the very beginning because it feels like Stormlight Archives and I feel like a hero almost immediately. Unlike say skyrim where it takes a while if being constantly told this and that, this felt decently immersive. Getting food from the cook abd hearing guards even say they wished they could help more but were afraid were just nice little touches.

[@hELLLcs]

I think you need to find more shards to appreciate this game!

[@TheAlphaOmegaX3]

Personally really enjoying it so far. Especially in coop with a friend! It's obviously not perfect, but what games are? Especially from Deck13's history, I'm getting exactly what I was expecting. Playing on Series X btw.

[@360GameTV]

Yes the game is fun and this review is not was the game deserved. With the review Skillup is unfortunately completely off the mark

[@David-ep7uv]

I am enjoying the game so far(Playing on PC)…the game has plenty of bugs/optimization issues…but it’s enjoyable….I’m going to put it down until a couple of patches have been released..FYI..just because a game is “str8 4ward” and not a “souls like”…doesn’t mean it isn’t “Fun”

[@David-ep7uv]

IMO…Soul games are overrated. AF is fun…I’m a person that works 80hrs a week and I don’t have the time and patience for soul/Returnal type of games…not to say 1 is better than the other….but I enjoy “Fun” games….not “Funstrating” games😂😂😂😂

[@MDmechanix]

This is a garbage review honestly, clearly they didn't pay off the reviews like other have the privilege to do so

[@kannanshrinivasan6984]

​@@360GameTVhow? He is showing exactly what he's talking about

[@Caucasian60]

“Guys hear me out. A big gameplay feature will be… sand.” “Bro we’re gonna be millionaires.”

[@Godeias]

As soon as ACG said "talking gauntlet" in the first minute of his review, I already made up my mind about this game.

[@fatbroccoli8]

We've got God of War 2018 to thank for all these talking pieces of equipment/body parts

[@fernandofaria2872]

@@fatbroccoli8 "You're on fire, Kratos! It'll pass"

[@Ryattt81]

You thought "oh...Forespoken."

[@_Cetarial]

That’s a dumb reason not to get a game.

[@winKoneR]

@@fatbroccoli8 this gimmick was around for much longer than 2018 my friend

[@rodmassacre]

Great review, as always, Aust. But, about the game, is kinda weird they went into this direction, considering they nailed the combat system with The Surge 2.

[@Thedudec]

That's sad to see. I've loved the clips and the trailers for it (lol at the surfing trailer). Devs seemed excited about it too, so it's sad to see it like this.

[@Grandmasterjord]

A great hidden gem that most people won’t understand and expect too much from? Yeah, that sucks. Haha

[@TofuRabbit]

All jokes aside, just wanted to echo the sentiment that Austin knocked it out of the park, his work as a host is excellent. Having him as another host permanently is gonna be great!

[@GrimDMasterMind]

Sounds like the kind of game that would have greatly benefitted from an open alpha.

[@elizabethlestrad5282]

To be fair open alphas and betas did not help Anthem...at all. In these sorts of situations those only work when the studio has the money, resources, and autonomy to make massive gameplay overhauls at the 11th hour without having producers and investors breathing down their necks to force it out the door.

[@GrimDMasterMind]

@@elizabethlestrad5282 They only work when the dev team actually listens to what the people testing have to say.

[@Nyxesgaming]

Yeah that did a lot for diablo 4

[@elizabethlestrad5282]

@@GrimDMasterMind That too.

[@asgads]

I think coop only counts when the mechanics demand coop; it takes two, destiny raids etc. I still think this looks interesting, I hope they make a surge 3

[@XENO_SHOGUN]

i appreciate having the name in the title so i know whose reviewing

[@trulyyoursgaming7501]

...right , they do sound almost identical.

[@dhzinck]

Anyone else getting Atlas Fallen, Lord of the Fallen and Immortals of Aveum confused? All 3 games are being released in a couple months of each other.

[@BrilliantSeason]

I think it’s because they have names that sound like they were taken from a fantasy-title-generator.

[@GNFNR]

This looks like it could be fun in a year or two on sale with all DLC if they make any

[@chikensup]

No DLC will fix this lmao, just like Cyberpunk, which people are hilariously blind to.

[@brucevandermescht6957]

There wont be any DLC, this game hardly has any buzz around it as it is now.

[@DanKaschel]

​@@chikensupHave some self-awareness dude

[@hua..]

in a year or two it will just look even more dated

[@GNFNR]

@@hua.. hopefully not, i mean some of the best games ever made have “worse” graphics? Good art style holds up and not all good games are graphically impressive 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@zombiejesus7445]

You might want to add a section that you you played the game 4months ago... You made a video about "your hands on impress" You also played 5h of the game and liked it... What changed since your hands on demo?

[@ryo-kai8587]

Sounds like the hands-on was Ralph, and this review is Austin. Regardless, how a game ultimately comes together doesn't always live up to its perceived potential.

[@justicaar]

Been looking forward to this review! Glad to see that Austin is back in the chair for this one. Love that y’all are both doing reviews going forward. Going to get cozy and watch this now. Thanks in advance for another great video, much love to both of y’all!

[@RexCalliber]

God damn this is a good Skillup impression, the cadence, the tempo of delivery, if I didn’t know it was Austin I’d think it was S with the Aussie version of a cold. The criticism of the writing & delivery is the entire reason games as an art form are being held back. Imagine a game with the dialogue & story by a Tarantino or a Scorcese? Tough, we get generic fantasy fan fiction & wonky lip sync.

[@mechanicalmonk2020]

A dloc

[@dankerbell]

unless it was more of a movie than a game like detroit: become human i wouldn't be so excited for that idea, they're great at writing films but games are very different, such as being way longer, so there's no guarantee they'd be good at it

[@RexCalliber]

@@dankerbell Without over praising the work in Baldurs Gate 3 its comparison with other game’s highlights this issue. I’m not suggesting a movie game just actual dialogue & plot not ripped out of the 1990’s young adult genre or the CW super hero TV sch tic. I’d just like a quality story in a believable world without fan fiction tropes about marrying a princess, saving the world & being the ‘chosen one’ as these cliches are OLD & tired. In gaming, where YOUR interaction, agency & participation, compared to films & books, is SO much higher & with games having comparable budgets, it’s baffling why the narrative creativity is so much lower. Shouldn’t gamers have higher expectations when games are this expensive? It doesn’t have to be a Telltale game to have engaging dialogue & a story aimed at people over 12. Expect more or get less.

[@steveqi9309]

@@RexCalliber I think the problem is there are a lot of gameplay first gamers, who don’t really care about story, only the gameplay.

[@Moods2230]

Great Video Austin, Thank you very much. As many others have recognized I'm sure, you both clearly have a very similar take on most Video Games in general and it's wonderful to hear both your takes on all video games. Hearing this review along with Remnant 2, Austin I look forward to any review you have on this channel, thank you for your hard work over the years. Ralph if your reading this, hope you had a fantastic Holiday with the family, Cant wait to see what this channel has in store, FPS Podcast is amazing btw, thank you so much for that. Love you guys

[@JustS0meK1dd]

Man, the "It's coarse, it's rough, and it gets everywhere" really got me. Thanks for saving me £44 and some valuable Baldur's Gate 3 playtime

[@pilotpetrov3855]

I see very mixed reviews on this one. Probably something you'd pick up on a sale if the negatives aren't a dealbreaker to you. I think it's visually interesting and I like some of the mechanics. Will keep an eye on it. Thanks for the review!

[@pHixiq]

Tbh, which isn’t surprising to me, skill up is so far the only reviewers out of the handful that I watch that did not recommend it. Everyone from ACG to Mortismal Gaming recommended it even at full price. And none of them are sell outs. But I agree, I think you couldn’t go wrong with waiting for a sale. With so much in the pipe line Q4 of this year, it wouldn’t do any harm waiting

[@dylanleff373]

I’m gonna be honest I’ve had more fun with this game then most this year, I wouldn’t look at this video too closely, and bonus, it’s smooth gameplay and the graphics it advertised is actually true.

[@morrisarnwineiv8380]

@@dylanleff373this the comment I was waiting to see because people’s opinions really don’t influence my decision unless a super vast majority is just like it’s complete nonsense and then I get a chance to play it before purchasing. But this looks really nice of a game. I been looking forward for it for a minute now

[@SmoughTown]

When is Austin going to be given full creative control over the channel? Have never clicked a video so fast.

[@johnnyQ41]

Dang it. No joke, I'm on a role as of late. Every game I've recently purchased day one tends to rank low on the skillup channel. You know a reviewer is excellent when you may not agree, but their points are valid. Thank you, Skillup!

[@7Comic7mischief7]

Learn from this, brother, stop doing that. It rewards poor products

[@nacho2920]

@@7Comic7mischief7maybe he likes the games!

[@GreatBeardofWisdom]

These reviews are becoming ASMR for me. ASMR in this instance standing for Austin's Super Magnificent Reviews.

[@TheDungeonDive]

The more I see on this game, the more it reminds me of Too Human, but in the sand. I'm surprised no one has made that comparison, yet. It moves and feels like Too Human. That's not a bad thing on its own.

[@carpetfluff35]

Having played it, I can't say I feel that at all and I subjected myself too more Too Human than I probably should have.

[@1LuckyB07]

I liked Too Human. Was is amazing or ground breaking? Nah but there was some fun to be had for sure.

[@it-s-a-mystery]

too human was a bizarre gaming experience, and honestly one id like to have again.. waiting for a game like that and one like kingdom under fire circle of doom in the future

[@1LuckyB07]

@it-s-a-mystery man I forgot all about KuF until you mentioned it. That was also another game we had some fun on back in the day. I think we're all showing our age a little here lol 😆

[@MDmechanix]

This game is literally nothing like that game lmao

[@the_travelingbreeze]

Wait, so you’re telling me I’ve got a talking bracelet, and can control sand with my freakin’ mind?!?

[@campermortey]

Austin, I have to say how valuable you've been to the channel. Not just your editing but also your reviews. I follow you on twitter and your own youtube channel and appreciate your perspective. You attention to detail is wonderful and fits very well with Skill-up.

[@RealDrDoom]

Its unfortunate that this game didn't really hit the mark. I really really hope this doesn't discourage the developers from trying new things. This is a solid effort, and frankly not a bad game. With some minor improvements this game could be great. This combat really reminds me of old-school games like DMC and God of War and I think they're onto something, just needs more polish. They've had success in their souls-like games, but I personally find it way overdone these days. Every other game is a soulslike or has soulslike combat, its getting old. I hope they keep trying new things like this.

[@zikarisg9025]

I do disagree here to an extend, this is a good AA game. It is a better version of Forspoken with great traversal and a fun customizable combat loop. It is also not outstaying it's welcome and filling the map with busywork. A classic 7/10 game that might not be worth full price, but on sale absolutely worth it.

[@scottsummers4154]

Yeah, ACG definitely has the definitive review of this game. I feel like journalists come in to some reviews wanting to like or dislike a game. Runs amazing on ps5. It’s a cool game, I don’t know how you come out of this not recommending it at all.

[@JULR0W]

Also Sand surfing looks Hella cool

[@MR-gm8zh]

I almost finished the game and I love it. Sure, it crashed on me like 7 times already, usually after a boss fight and I have to repeat it.. but I love the gauntlet customization, idol system, traversal - double jump and air dash.. lovely! Sure, graphics looks weird, textures dont load, everything pops... but when did we stop playing games for the enjoyment and started rating games solely based on their visuals and technical perfectness? I would definitely recommend the game to my friends - not for the story (ok, voice acting and story itself is terrible), but pure enjoyment of discovering new skills and fighting new monsters :)

[@officialnucky]

Welcome back, King Is the apprentice back on making tea duties?

[@Dabobob]

That's a shame. I always appreciate studios trying something new. Hope this doesn't put them off experimenting in the future.

[@DrMe-om7bd]

Finally some sensible gaming reviews / content! nice change of pace on this channel!

[@NatalisYT]

I've always wished it were possible for you to increase your coverage of games, I'm glad you decided to have that new guy Skill Up help out. He's pretty good at this stuff

[@brianware8934]

Damn. Was looking forward to this one. Do we know for sure that what’s his name (/s) is on vacation and not detained in Austin’s basement?

[@neokirito]

Ralph, really makes me happy to see that you share with Austin the reviews. Makes me realize how much of a team you guys are and hope that everything goes well always 😎

[@Rastous]

Really liked this review as actually gives reasons and footage of what you are talking about. Compare that to IGN talking about co-op all the time and barely pointing out any of these issues about from texture pop in. Feels like they were handed a way to try and sell it....

[@Jago-pl7op]

We got two amazing reviewers, HELL YEAH

[@Caspeaon]

Austin is the long awaited sequel to Shill up.

[@banterabc5135]

the german version is way superior, since it is a German Game studio and got AAA production voice cast with the voice of Nicolas Cage and other big stars. its really rare that we get a fully voiced game in the last 10 years as it used to be

[@jamois]

I already liked Austin, but after hearing him correctly use “home in” and not the execrable “hone in,” I’m in love

[@doommaker4000]

It's a homing missile, not a honing one

[@Stunbunny]

The analogy to binging Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is inspired and brutal.

[@speedracer2please]

This is heartbreaking, I was really excited for a non-souls game and love a good parry. Maybe they can pull this together with an update or sequel. Thank you for breaking it to us gently!

[@BrooklynBornn]

So play the game !!!!!!!! STOP BEING A SHEEP !!!! Stop letting other people sway your damn opinion we all aren’t the same !!!! I bought the game and don’t regret my decision at all ! The game is amazing in my opinion it’s fun I’m loving it ! Y’all gotta have your own minds man

[@pugpolice4323]

​@@BrooklynBornnHow does trusting a review make someone a sheep? People don't want to spend money on something they won't enjoy that's very understandable.

[@ericwalker6477]

@@BrooklynBornnyou spent the money so ur trying to justify…ppl know what they want and trust Austin for his reviews.

[@timotheninja]

​@@BrooklynBornnNot a single part of the game in this review looked or sounded fun to me. I might try it if it ever comes to Gamepass, but I'm definitely not going to spend $60 on a game that I don't think I'll enjoy, especially when there are so many other games I could be playing. It'd be one thing if you just saw a low score and assumed the game was terrible, but Austin made plenty of valid points and backed them up with his experience with the game, so we could make an informed decision (like any good reviewer), so I don't think it's fair to call someone a sheep for not buying it. I'm glad you're enjoying the game, though.

[@BrooklynBornn]

@@ericwalker6477 I’m not trying to justify anything lmao you people think you know everything ! Every game that comes out nowadays are bad to people and aren’t too me . I played forspoken beat forspoken twice plus played the dlc homie I been playing games since 1997 … I had All the consoles you could imagine when I was younger I played a lot of video games and always enjoy my time . I’m just a gamer homie I’m not a bitch ass complainer like most of you are nowadays nothing is good to you guys ! So no ! I’m not trying to justify anything I genuinely enjoy it or I wouldn’t be playing it ! You just don’t have your own mind

[@exaeon]

It's so weird to me that these days... a game has to be the next best thing in order for it to be considered "worthy of playing"... its pretty simple... this game has enough fun to found that it's deserving of people giving it a shot...

[@AdamIsUrqed]

So happy to see another entry in the BCG Type category. Hopefully the Band Cuff Gauntlet genre will catch on and become as popular as the Souls Like and the ARPG. I am looking forward to the MMOBCGARPG.

[@sator_project]

Austin, I'm sorry Shill-up made you review a Deck13 game. You're in the deep end now.

[@eval_is_evil]

The graphics look very nice such great design monsters especially. Perhaps in a few months I'll pick it up.

[@Notsodirky]

It's so good that we have 2 skillups now. I have an insatiable hunger for this channels content so hopefully this means I get to consume more of it. "Roll it austin" ❤

[@trulyyoursgaming7501]

...this game reminded me of Babylons Fall . Some games you don't need to be told are not good. You just know...! Nice review.

[@cruzanassassin]

I felt as if the game would be awful simply from the trailers... Not a good way to judge games, I admit... But I almost never like games with empty worlds that only have enemies and rarely any npcs

[@cwj2733]

@@cruzanassassincough F76 cough

[@carlschrappen9712]

​@@cruzanassassinWhat tipped me off was that it was made by Deck13.

[@glam1372]

i gasped when i saw the title and then realized i wasn’t shocked at all

[@RageDenarii]

Austin I never comment on vids. But I wanted to say, you’re an absolute natural. You’re doing an amazing job and giving wonderful opinions with evidence and great diction. Amazing. Give this man a raise SkillUp!

[@soundthatyoucansee123]

Austin is now Skill Up. Skill Up will henceforth be referred to as Skill Up 2.

[@DevouringHistory]

What a review! Shill Up is lucky he has such a dedicated reviewer to carry this channel.

[@sirlenemodesto2665]

Finding out this is from the Surge devs is soul crushing

[@Dubtoy94]

Austin’s Dora bit towards the end of the video was top tier Austin 😂

[@thirdeyenz]

Great job Austin, and you sounded more like you this time, well you didn't sound like Shill Up at least so bravo on finding your voice. Love you too Ralph!

[@moon9light]

I feel like by the time we see a few trailers for new games, many are utterly predictable in terms of reception. Atlas Fallen, Forspoken, and the upcoming Immortals of Aveum all use the exact same formula and all seemed predictably mediocre (we'll see if Immortals completes the trifecta of mediocre magical gauntlet games)

[@OdisraFlyrunner]

ShillUp has probably become my favorite YT video game reviewer, but you're up there with him Austin. I feel like the same level of quality was delivered. Thanks for the review - I'll pass on this one.

[@delgadocorcoran2963]

Loved Surge 2 and excited by the movement here. What a shame. Thanks for the review!

[@alMighty8989]

The game is very good. This guy is just racist don‘t believe him

[@mazimadu]

Loving that royalty free background music!❤❤❤

[@TempleofShaolin]

Pop in is crazy. I hope we can fix that this generation

[@mattb6646]

Boy that first boss was a tough one, you nearly died!

[@Death13Horseman]

Main man Austin is back! So generous of you to let that intern also make some reviews.

[@xxmight450]

When you cut content for future dlc but cant put the scissors away.

[@dnakatomiuk]

They definitely chose the right bits for its trailer that's for sure

[@P3d3r0s0]

This video made me remember that when i played Lords of the fallen, i had to lower the graphic details because i couldn't see what was going on with all the effects. These guys are slow to learn from their mistakes.

[@lilbladeknight]

Always watch out for games with "fallen" in the title; I don't how many games have failed with it

[@ryo-kai8587]

At least we got Jedi: Fallen Order to break the cycle

[@robertcespedes1671]

Every time I see a gauntlet on a game now I get kinda scared especially if it talks.

[@tykabot5520]

I think Austin crushed it with this review and was super thorough with it, but I really miss Ralph reviews. I found myself listening to the Ridge commercial at the end just to get my fix. Austin feels like the stepdad that came into my life after my real father walked out. He’s comforting, consoling, and gentle. But I miss my daddy.

[@CarlsonPeterson-v4o]

I reccommend* Austin's review. *Gamers, if shillup is away, this is the best review you will receive - without a doubt - on this channel, for this game. But can I reccommend it at this price, once shillup has returned? Well, yes. But I do wonder how much Austin's review has been affected by shillup's preview only a few short months ago. Now don't get me wrong, I really REALY enjoyed this review. Austin's review is detailed and his reasoning is well explained, in a way that only this channel can deliver. But I do wonder what differences could have been achieved if he was fully unshackled from his master's chains. As a former editor, this review is naturally quite polished and very performant on even last gen platforms. Austin is also SteamDeck certified. Overall, I've spent 25 to 35 minutes in this review (your mileage may vary) and I look forward to whatever this team can deliver next.

[@icarusfluffybottom899]

Man, with that kind of buildup I was expecting you to say it was 4 or 5 hours or something. 10 is totally fine. Right in the sweet spot, really. 8 to 12 hours is a pretty healthy playtime for a game like this, imo.

[@skeletstone6782]

4:35 Your star wars reference did not go unnoticed my friend

[@MightyManotaur22]

Knowing that we wouldn't have gotten this review if it wasn't for Austin makes me so excited for the new direction of this channel. Even more great reviews coming our way, boys and girls! We won't be happy until there's a video every day!

[@Tuxedo512]

so, basically, a slightly better forespoken and kudos to Austin for giving that shillup guy a chance on his last video. It's always nice to have another helping hand on Austin's channel.

[@Clipahoy]

I don’t understand when you do those errands in Horizon forbidden West you tout the game as majestic. And when some small developer employs the same mechanic, you call them dull and tedious

[@IshikawaMusicPalette]

At least the art design and presentation looks great! I wish I could've hear a little bit more about the neutrals and positives in addition to the negatives, even if the positives are scarce in comparison haha. Great review otherwise!

[@jbBehemoth]

I was surprised your review wasn't at the top of the searches for atlas fallen. I wonder if it was buried because it was an honest negative review

[@emerald-kun94]

Appreciate giving us some reviews with Ralph out. You do a great job Austin as well.

[@Cali_Sense]

Something about his voice makes me trust him completely.. I'm starting to like this channel.

[@nathangillmore5064]

Great review, Austin. This made me want to go back and play through the Darksiders series again.

[@brucevandermescht6957]

A wish choice indeed, I'm doing that right now as well and having a blast.

[@rpl1318]

18:07 what kinda hums are you used to that you qualify an obvious rumbling as a hum? you live with giants or something?

[@kevinwelchhhh]

Respectfully, binge watching the entire Real Housewives of Beverly Hills box set sounds like a dream.

[@pla6ue]

*Nightmare

[@melohopkins5480]

They should’ve just done Surge 3z. Surge 2 was amazing and one of my favorite Souls likes . Top 3 probably for me personally .

[@wolf4640]

The Surge 2 is awesome!!