Austin strongly recommends: Remnant 2 (Review)

[@SkillUp]

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[@nocturnal101ravenous6]

1st expansion will have unlockables to the present game and present game additions and tunings to already created items and such., 2nd will Probably be a trials DLC that will have gauntlet labyrinth runs and such like the first game, 3rd DLC will probably be a Story expansion to the game.

[@michaelmonstar4276]

Sorry, but the reasoning of that sponsorship is reaching... "Want to play a game a few hours earlier? get a VPN (and pay for your internet twice while making it slower)." Stop promoting VPNs, man, it's a big scam and I can't wait for it to die off.

[@LordMaidenless]

just a tip: your dodge speed and distance is determined by your armour encumberence skillup love the vid man

[@Ace-yl9pb]

It was kind of you to give the new guy a chance at an interview in your last video Austin.

[@stolenpancakes]

Hopefully Austin's break is over just in time for the next Friends Per Second episode. Sad that we missed him in the last episode.

[@majoshi3535]

I like how lovley this community is compared to what happened with angry joe's

[@ogjames21]

Let’s not do it too often, though, eh?

[@nikolowolokin]

​@@majoshi3535what happened?

[@samalmond2321]

This joke is never going to die now.

[@thelouisjohnson]

I love how Austin clearly has adopted SkillUps cadence after all the editing he’s done.

[@JustinZode]

😂yo

[@zipzzo]

Or skill up adopted Austin's to fit Austin's editing cadence...

[@moneyball32]

@@zipzzoI don’t think you know what cadence means, but that’s cool. Good opportunity to learn something new.

[@MatsueMusic]

Pretty sure its the other way around.

[@zipzzo]

@@moneyball32 ah gatekeeping the dictionary. This is new in KZbin comments. Please explain how I dont know what a cadence is😅, because I don't think you even got the joke I was making... Lol

[@thatlostguy1992]

My man Austin!! They should add a segment Austin recommends in this week in gaming!!

[@WilliamSung86]

In

[@XBullitt16X]

Agreed.

[@YuriG03042]

Guild Wars 2 shoutout every week, lets gooooo

[@mechadiego2006]

That would be dope!

[@JoeEver123]

More like a skill up segment 😂

[@Jynogre]

Firstly, gotta say thanks to Ralph for letting Austin and I play this one. It was so much fun, Austin and I were amazed at every corner by spectacular bosses and insane environments whilst also both pissing our pants in losomn at giant rat monsters. I put in about double the hours playing as Austin did, mostly replaying levels we cleared so I could get more fat loot for testing builds and so as not to spoil the next world for myself or him. I am looking forward to our next game bud, but also just diving in and exploring more worlds and puzzles, and of course, 3 DLCs? Bet your ass we're doing those!!

[@Staticka]

was good fun, austins got a mad build going, have you guys done the arhcetype hunts yet or hardcore?

[@Jynogre]

@Staticka yeah I unlocked all of them and helped him with them, minus the last one, which took forever to figure out that I had to look up what I was missing which was apparently only 1 item haha

[@Staticka]

@@Jynogre mood, i only have arch to do atm but ive been busy grinding out items to test builds and prep for a hardcore run If you guys want to try hc i need some good players to try and run it for the rem 1 loot if we finish it

[@JustinZode]

Glad to see your comment! The three DLCs for Remnant from the Ashes were all incredible and a huge step up from the base game, so expect INCREDIBLE things from these DLCs. Not bad that all three are included in the $70 deluxe edition

[@joey104102]

​@@JynogreAwesome to hear how much you guys enjoyed it! I'm currently trying to beat the first game on Nightmare, then I'm definitely buying Remnant 2. But I have a very important, slightly unrelated question: Can you PLEASE tell me what the name of Austin's KZbin channel is??? I have been trying to find it forever, he does such a great job! I want to check out his stuff and give him an already earned sub!

[@kyosefgofa]

The true mastermind behind Skill up is Austin

[@ChromeKong]

That’s bs and you know it. Austin is great but I‘m also happy when Ralph returns because he has a very unique spin on things.

[@michaeloconnor1281]

Wow. You missed every single joke, ever. Impressive.

[@hazza1834]

@@ChromeKong🤦‍♂️

[@RobVespa]

@@ChromeKong Wow. Really?

[@starkiller34]

I legit read that as 'The true mastermind behind Skill up is Autism'. Yeah, not wrong, 10/10.

[@vitorperez1989]

Austin is amazing. Skillup is really lucky to be able to take some time off worry-free knowing the channel is in very good hands.

[@michaeltovah4]

Wdym, it's obviously Austin's channel.

[@CalixtoErico]

Well said. I agree perfectly.

[@stefandinu6389]

Yeah he's very lucky Austin let's him tag along on the channel every now and then.

[@PantsaBear]

Ngl, I wouldnt mind more videos from Austin even when Ralph is back. Dude is killin it, and it allows both of them to sit down with games longer to get these reviews out without rushing to the next one

[@Paraguai123]

Austin also has to edit videos. And he also has his own KZbin. I don't think it's that feasible.

[@bungdilly6333]

I would imagine it's up to Austin at that point. Ralph obviously sees that he is doing well with the fanbase.

[@PantsaBear]

@@Paraguai123 Hey logistics is up to them, if it cant work it cant work. Just providing feedback as Im sure Ralph was stressing leaving his channel temporarily after working so hard on it for so long lol. The people love Austin tho if he ever needs a spot stand-in at least

[@Axisoflords]

Laymen Gaming 2.0

[@Fgbjvgjhyh]

Yes I second this. MOre Skill up

[@GrippeeTV]

I’m unbelievably impressed by how much they improved the visuals over the first game and yet PERFECTLY kept its art style intact.

[@ginkowave5829]

Im happy Austin gave the Intern a shot with the Armoured core vid but I'm glad the main man is back to business!

[@nestorvoronych594]

Well said 👌

[@dildojizzbaggins6969]

*Armored Ouch dude...

[@KenDarmadi]

So happy to hear you're enjoying the visuals. I did the initial visual design work for Losomn and to see people really loving it is making me very happy. Of course all of these can't happen without the amount of hardwork all the people at Gunfire did!

[@thelocal1201]

Thank you for your contribution to this awesome game!

[@NPCLiam]

Aces work Ken!! Everything looks amazing

[@fearsomezq]

You did such an amazing job. I would play a game totally centered around losomn.

[@KenDarmadi]

Thanks very much!

[@gunnarhassing5875]

Thank you for being a part of a fantastic game. I hope you stick with gunfire for the DLC’s.

[@mlk_713]

It's a really good sign when Austin talks up the bosses so much while showing "just the mini bosses" that look like regular bosses in other games.

[@JustinZode]

Right?! The footage is playing and all these mechanics are happening and you realize this is just a mini boss…

[@BloomHD]

I REALLY wish I could’ve shown just how cool the main bosses were but doing so would rob you of some of the best experiences in the game - those moments where you walk through the fog door and just go “what the fuck”. They’re truly, TRULY epic.

[@pcfreakx]

Skill Up nails it here. The reason I love the Remnant games (and Elden Ring) is the sense of adventure. You find all kinds of stuff you never expected, that constantly surprise you with well thought out puzzles, etc. There's few games that have that sense of wonder in them these days.

[@justsomeguywithsunglasses8418]

Who is Skill Up? Austin is the man in charge here.

[@pluribusunum2727]

I always tell my friends that fromsoft games are the only games that truly feel like an adventure that YOU experience. Not experience the exact adventure that was tailored for the main character.

[@kasperssononeandonly]

Have you tried Horizon forbidden West? It blew my mind. But remnant is fun with friend!

[@AlexEnMadrid91]

Long live Austin, new ruler of the channel

[@johnharder9925]

Long may he reign!

[@optimisticjuw6648]

long live!

[@WilliamSung86]

In

[@victorcharles27]

That other guy says "end quote" far to much Even when it's not a quote he still says it 😑 Long live Austin 🎉

[@austinhomant5592]

Man, the rebranding of the channel with the new lead was a bold choice but Austin is knocking it out of the park! fantastic work as usual. I hope Skill is getting some well deserved time off!

[@theaudaciousowl6044]

Thought we'd have to deal with off brand Austin again but the real MVP is back

[@123corvax]

Man, I hope we get to see more of Austin once Ralph is back. Austins been doing a fantastic job, matching the tone of the Skill Up reviews perfectly. Hopefully this little experiment can serve as an opportunity to expand the channel even more. Great job Austin, you've been an excellent host.

[@teach9023]

Chad Skill Up takeover continues! This is the first 'Souls-like' and M+KB game I've played and enjoying the hell out of it 20 hours in. Challenging, but really fun. Feels great when you beat a boss you were struggling against. Enjoying the Last of Us/Gears aesthetic/vibe it has, and the procedural generation has been done really well imo

[@Dimortii]

The channel needs to hit 1 million with Austin running the show. Make it happen.

[@mrsherbetsniff]

Petition for a This week in video games to be done by Austin

[@GuiiBrazil]

calm down.

[@bijnov84]

This game is finally getting the attention it deserves. Part 1 was a hidden gem

[@SolareofAstora]

Hich one did u end up liking more 1 or 2

[@requiemagent3014]

This game is amazing. Its basically remnant from the ashes but refined and I cannot stress enough how good this is. No idea why people always want a completely different thing as a sequel. This makes everything better from the first game and it's glorious. Btw get the Nightfall rifle. Will carry you through nightmare difficulty with Hunter and Gunslinger

[@grambo1980]

It really is

[@bufosp]

and enigma secondary weapon. literally all you need

[@seanjenkins5505]

But what if you hated the first game?

[@ACuriousTanuki]

​@@seanjenkins5505 If you "hated" the first game in a series, why would you even look at the sequel? If you thought bits of it were compelling, but there were one or two catches that soured it for you, maybe, but why would you say you hated the game then?

[@kiekiek]

In my view, the best game since Bloodborne. A masterpiece. Underappreciated by the mainstream review sites, but one of the most fun games I ever played, great combat, great progression, fantastic environment, bosses and secrets.

[@Jarfla]

I really appreciated the happy spins at 12:36 when getting a new weapon. Austin is just like us ❤

[@Jynogre]

We couldn't help it, we just figured out a puzzle and got a freakin crossbow :D

[@TheModdedwarfare3]

He's just like me fr fr

[@Nero_PR]

It took 5 seconds to notice it was Austin. Good job and the review is on point. The game is incredibly fun be it solo or co-op. Gunfire did an amazing job into upgrading the solid foundation they had with Remnant 1. I can't wait for the DLCs already.

[@papamitri196]

So happy this game and this studio is getting the recognition it deserves! Remnant 1 was a sleeper hit that I wish more people had known about, and 2 just improved on it in every way.

[@BobaVett]

This game has been blowing my mind over and over. I absolutely adore this title. The amount of hidden shit tucked away is incredible. Playing coop makes it even more enjoyable. Did I mention that this game is special? It’s f’n special.

[@asraiSOA]

Glad you mentioned the puzzles... they are no joke. I was completely stuck on one and had to look it up. Only then did I realize that my stumbling around racking my brain in the immediate area wasn't what I needed. The solution or at least the next piece I needed was much deeper in the level. Crazy good stuff...

[@kingdomkey63]

So when is Austin taking over more of these reviews?

[@carbonfibercarpet4655]

I feel like he should do smaller games that Ralph doesn’t have the time too. Like in August we have Blasphemous 2 coming out between all the heavy hitters, would be great to have a review for that

[@MichaOstrowski]

@@carbonfibercarpet4655 100% agreed, Austin does a great job

[@drewbus8680]

Austin is killing it! I hope he keeps doing reviews on a regular basis. Grow the skill up brand even more and cover many more games on this channel. 👍

[@ZGamingGuy]

One of the unlockable classes was found to be hidden in the game files as well. Like, the devs knew people would data mine the game, and gave instructions how to unlock a class only in there. Thought that was cool Edit: wtf is wrong with you people in the replies. 2 replies in and somebody already starting shit completely out of pocket. I miss when gaming was more positive

[@fyrein2236]

To expand, it also took a massive community effort to find the right combination of steps to take, because even the datamining wasn't enough.

[@originalityisdead.9513]

You know what would have been cool? The devs optimising the game so you don't have to use upscaling to get acceptable framerates even when using a 4090.

[@fyrein2236]

@@originalityisdead.9513 It's unfortunate that you're having performance issues but sadly that's the reality of modern PC gaming. Devs can try their hardest to make it run as best as possible on a variety of hardware but there's truly an astonishing amount of hardware combinations that people might have, so they can't account for everything right away, they can only try and fix problems as they arise. That's not to say that's the only reason a game might be running poorly, though; you're definitely right that this particular game runs a bit ass sometimes for me and others, even with beefy setups.

[@homelander2243]

I’m not 15 mins into my first playthrough and already getting hit with woke bs. Deleted

[@originalityisdead.9513]

@fyrein2236 I've not even bought the game, i watched performance benchmarks and decided i ain't paying for a game when the devs very clearly didn't put the work in when it came to optimisation. They stated they made the game with upscaling in mind aka we couldn't be bothered. I didn't build a high end rig to play at upscaled 1080p just to get good fps, it's a joke and they should not be rewarded for laziness.

[@Yewrenegade]

Petition to give our man Austin take SkillUp's position when he retires, mans got great commentary

[@sean_eats_world]

I like the idea of adding Austin into the line-up. It naturally would allow you guys to expand the channel to create and review more games than is just doable by ShillUp himself. Keep it coming boys!

[@ObiGynKenobi]

Welcome back, king. No hate to the other guy; he seems like a decent bloke and he delivered a serviceable review, but this is the content we all subscribed for. Hopefully the moment in the spotlight you gave him last week can help him launch his own channel.

[@JonNuclear]

Scared me hearing SHILLUP at the beginning but another great review by the GOAT Austin, keep up the great work. Don't let the SHILL kick you off your thrown of reviews!!

[@WritingOnGames]

Adding to the chorus of people saying that Austin has done a VERY GOOD JOB

[@Endymion429]

As I’m 30 hours in just starting my last world and not having played the first, I literally told myself out loud last night “this has to be one of the best games I’ve ever played” and I’ve played a ton lol what a year for gaming so far and we’re only half way through

[@kiekiek]

It is one of the best games ever made. Such a masterpiece, shame it does not get the review scores it deserves, they or not bad, but this a 95 game easily.

[@Endymion429]

@@kiekiek yea forsure man. Honestly this is right up there with Elden Ring for me

[@kiekiek]

@@Endymion429 Yeah, Remnant 2 is just as addicting as Elden Ring, you just want to keep playing, exploring more and tackle more bosses. Would be surprised if this is not the best game in 2023 for me, although Baldur's gate 3 is looking great as well.

[@handlewhatever]

Indeed one of the games ever made

[@nestorvoronych594]

Great to have Austin back. I love how he let that new guy make the last video just to keep things fresh on his channel

[@GreysDen]

Great review Austin! Just a quick correction: You CAN see what the stats do on your inventory screen. It's easy to miss but when you're looking at your character, check the bottom left for the button prompt. I noticed your screen said it was the "R" button.

[@psychedellictoxin1195]

Take a shot everytime you see 'em run past a secret. If I did I am sure I'd be wasted. So many secrets, love it.

[@lRecon]

I liked this review so much I named my kid Austin.

[@Saberblade152]

I've put 40+ hours into this game with my friends and we're still finding new interesting things we might have missed through our runs, puzzles and secret areas, stuff we thought we cleared revealing new secrets after a second look, it's been great fun. Couple bugs and quality of life stuff I'm hoping get dealt with though.

[@DrewBotz]

Great review Austin! Skill up, give this man a weekly block! Always interesting to see different perspectives and that way you can cover even more content. Bravo

[@vhex61]

PS5 users BEWARE! No reviewers mention this! the coop system is broken especially outside US. They added invite menu in a patch but still doesn’t work. So you’ll be playing the game solo or with randoms rather than friends, still a fun game though. I’d still recommend but none of these reviewers mentions this, for some weird reason. I guess it’s not sensational if it’s not blizzard that f up their launch.

[@marcusyoung2433]

I will say though the Randoms I've had were all good and knew the levels and some puzzles.

[@Grovelaar]

Damn Austin sounds just like Skill up. Just listen at the beginning

[@zalcandil]

The Austin era is upon us, and we’re all here for it! The channel is about to get a major upgrade with Austin leading the charge and Skill Up as his trusty sidekick. We’re ready for the reloaded version of this channel! 🚀

[@KappaJones]

Started this game with my brother and despite us both starting in Yaesha, our worlds shared very little After completing the first playthrough, it was almost as if we had played two completely different games

[@coolremedy6969]

Videos like this just remind you why AustinReviews is such a great channel. I've been watching AustinReviews since I was a wee lad, his silky smooth voice and razor sharp edits serenading me, as he educated me about the quality of a new product. From the bottom of my heart, thank you AustinReviews, for continuing to flawlessly deliver on your singular, spectacular vision.

[@rayfinkle2662]

I love austinreviews!

[@shanehardy2548]

I’m about 15 hours in now and I have to agree with you that this is one of the best games of the year easily, something you said really rang true for me, as a Destiny 2 player having a break from the live service model is so refreshing especially when the break comes in the form of this incredible game. Great review. Great game.

[@JudgementNutter]

Austin, the Return of the King

[@invellous9897]

It is worth mentioning that you can learn a fair bit about the main plot of the first game through talking with NPCs in Ward 13. There is quite a bit of dialogue to listen to, sometimes it can feel like too much but it can be worth your time and I find the voice acting to be consistently good across the board with many of the actors sounding quite invested in their performance in ways few are in higher budget titles.

[@basicgiraffology3709]

I played the previous game a whole lot (did not play dlc due to time), and have been so excited to see this game come out. I kind of saw a lot of the game as same old, same old; I was happy to see Yaesha again; But you know what I was shocked by? YOUR CHARACTERS CAN TALK TO EACH OTHER. Yeah. There are times when your characters will respond to each other or have short dialogue with each other. THAT'S FREAKING CRAZY!!!

[@SimplyMavAgain]

It's wild to see how much of a team you've become over the years. This feels like an authentic Ralph review in so many ways that I wonder how much you've adopted from him and how many of the ways in which his review style changed was actually adopted from you in some way.

[@izaan88]

I was 50-50 on this. But when Austin recommends this, I'mma get it soon~!

[@DrunkHobo15]

I'm 60 hours in and have all the classes and almost all the achievements and all I think about is playing more at work. It's that good.

[@izaan88]

@@DrunkHobo15 Is it good playing solo?

[@DrunkHobo15]

@@izaan88 ya I've mostly played solo. Would recommend.

[@Dr_Jim57]

hearing Ralph in the opening I thought he was trying to Kanye our boy Austin yet again but thankfully it was just the ad

[@feircy]

It's great an improvement on 1 in almost every way, there's so many secrets and puzzles to find and so many different scenarios, it's better than I hoped it would be. Only thing i don't like atm is the trait limit

[@oblivionsho]

An outside source recommended this site to me, telling me that Austin was one of the best reviewers on KZbin. This source was correct and I look forward to hearing more of Austin's reviews.

[@Canis.Lupus.Arctos]

As an avid follower of Ralph's reviews and a fellow enthusiast of gaming, I was excited to see Austin stepping in to cover the newly released game. It's always refreshing to hear different perspectives. First and foremost, I want to acknowledge that the game being reviewed, despite not being perfect, is truly amazing. I've been playing it myself since early access, and its qualities are undeniable. Now, it's important to recognize that Austin and Ralph work closely together, which might naturally lead to some similarities in approach and tone. As a team, their collaboration could influence each other, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. During Austin's review, I couldn't help but notice that he seemed to be trying a bit too hard to emulate Ralph's signature style. While it's natural to look up to someone you admire, I believe that true greatness lies in embracing one's individuality and unique voice. I do want to applaud Austin's effort in providing a balanced assessment of the game's strengths and weaknesses. His love for gaming is evident, and I appreciate his dedication to creating engaging content for the audience. Nevertheless, I believe that allowing his genuine passion and personality to shine through would elevate the review to even greater heights. The game's appeal speaks for itself, and Austin has a fantastic opportunity to offer a fresh perspective that will complement Ralph's well-established style. Embracing his own voice will not only make his reviews more authentic but also add valuable diversity to the gaming community. I encourage Austin to continue sharing his insights and experiences with the game, while also exploring his own unique approach. Being true to oneself not only benefits the content creator but also resonates more profoundly with the audience. I look forward to witnessing Austin's growth as a reviewer and experiencing the evolution of his distinct voice in future reviews. With such an incredible game to discuss, the potential for captivating and insightful content is undoubtedly immense. P.S.: come on "what are you feeding your artists?" really??? in what world does dietary habits has any consequence on artistic prowess??? sorry I couldn't help but to call it out... sorry XD

[@ilyanebylytsya5242]

This some chat gpt shit frfr

[@andysmith9417]

Austin, love your accent. It's much cooler than that other guy that has videos on this channel.

[@foliagedcloud8096]

Great review Austin and thanks for making it spoiler free as well.

[@jozsefkimberly3920]

Can we get SkillUp to let Austin do the reviews? He can meanwhile learn how to edit videos again.

[@theonetruemeerkat]

I haven't enjoyed a game for a hell of a long time, but man, absolutely loving this one! Massive improvement over the first in all ways! Won't say spoil anything, but the fact they have hidden quite a few classes in this game without charging money (like most AAA would do) is wicked

[@JMiN___]

I know it’s becoming a meme to say how Austin is the true channel host now but I genuinely loved watching this start to finish and couldn’t take my eyes off the screen. Great job Austin :) Hopefully we can get more of your reviews on the channel!

[@Lemoncit0]

I found most bosses extremely unfair in veteran mode but that led to me and my friends being stuck on bosses for hours having to develop strategies to make the most out of our archetypes and improve our teamwork. This only made finally defeating the bosses very rewarding and turning it into a celebration with your friends. Play this with friends if you can

[@doomdoot6731]

The only boss I actually found unfair on Vet (in my campaign, so first playthrough) was the final one. All the others were mostly fine, just, well...hard. Although I've now hit upon Abomination (one of the bosses shown in the vid) with Hearty and Empathy on Nightmare Difficulty and by god that is just brutal. That being said, the mutators on bosses and elites can make for a really fun strategic element. Especially once the boss hits the Empathy mutator and you somehow have to communicate to your randos to not use Relics to heal.

[@Lemoncit0]

@@doomdoot6731 unfair doesn't necessarily mean hard. The bosses were hard but not as hard as some souls bosses. By unfair I mean there were a lot of attacks that you cannot dodge and sometimes it's impossible to revive a teammate because the boss is following your friend on the floor

[@r.lum.r]

I’m doing veteran on solo and man… I love the tough battles. I agree I love to be able to handle bosses. Solo, but friends are the key for sure lol

[@leithaziz2716]

Can you give an example? I found some Elden Ring bosses to border on bull*it at times, so I hope it isn't anything that egregious.

[@hazimel666]

Hmm ive solod the whole game on vet and while some bosses were def really hard, i wouldnt call them unfair.. i dont remember an undodgeable boss but i could be forgetting one

[@MarcelloLins]

Austin absolutely kicked ass with this review. Who would have known an editor was so great with words and describing the environments in this game

[@madfjuuri]

R2 is an excellent game. I cant recommend it enough. The hidden classes Austin didnt mention are quite different from the starting ones. Im sure everyone will find one they like.

[@Zach-wu8vz]

I think the hidden class thing is problematic. I don't see most people wanting to play through this more than one or two times, and even if you do find the hidden class you want in one of those playthroughs, you prolly won't have it fully leveled until the very end. At that point most people will be done with the game.

[@dembolicalk229]

​@@Zach-wu8vzI think you are very naive if you think most will only play 1 - 2 times through, this game has way more incentive for multiple playthroughs than a vast majority of games. Not to mention once you discover a class you can start as that class on a new character, so if you want a fresh playthrough with a new play style it's easy to do, especially since guides exist. There are hundreds of hours of content just in the base game and three dlc's are coming.

[@boat378]

14:58 This is based off your weight value. Wear light armour (or no armour at all!) and you'll feel like an absolute ninja. There's a trait called Fitness as well which increases the evade distance by 30% at max rank. My build uses both and nothing can hit me it feels great.

[@SpyroThunder]

Remnant 1 is a fantastic game and still worth playing. Same spirit of the second complete with great bosses, cool secrets and crazy creative guns. However Remnant 2 feels like such a step up that it’s hard to go back. Knowing how the first game only improved over time it’s very exciting to see how 2 improves.

[@Beep2bleep]

And don't forget both are a sequel to what was initially a VR exclusive title.

[@Death13Horseman]

Hey it's the real Skill Up, nice of you to let that intern from the last video take over for a little while. So generous!

[@matthewthepirate44]

I hope Austin keeps getting to do reviews here and there even once ralph comes back. I've followed this channel since nearly he beginning, and I gotta admit, my dude clearly has some burnout going on. It's grown tiresome seeing every game that's not some indie sidescroller getting trashed lmao. Been a breath of fresh air watching someone else having fun.

[@patrikkarlsson9463]

The reckoning when Ralph gets back is going to be interesting. Sincerely though, I really hope he's getting everything he needs from his time off, and I would seriously appreciate a continuation of the Austin content.

[@sixteen02]

I unironically prefer Austin at this point. Hope you continue making videos!

[@DevilYan]

I have a lot of respect for Ralph and the SkillUp brand, specially for his generally unbiased and not commercially tied to anyone opinions, but even then I was not expecting such a good Review from Austin, I loved this review

[@Hulohot16]

I bought this game entirely on Austin's recommendation and I know I will love it. Thank you blessed Austin.

[@devilgames2217]

Losomn 🏆 specially the hounted area. They kind of gave us Bloodborne 2 with that entire world.

[@williammoore1030]

Maxing out at 60 trait points is killing the longevity for me but I had fun beating the campaign twice and it is fun while it lasts.

[@joreck]

wohoo! Remnant is one of my favourite franchises. glad you enjoyed it! feel free to edit out the other guy when he gets back, cut out the middle man and all that.

[@Zach-wu8vz]

This game is so insanely overrated. Every aspect of the game is generic. Gunplay, classes, dungeons, bosses, enemy types, mutators, story, worlds. I genuinely don't get the hype. It's as basic as it gets imo. Nothing special whatsoever. Also, the whole procedural thing is so overblown. Ends up being the same thing over and over again and over again. No reason to play it more than once either. And fuckkk the tutorial is a terrible start to a pretty boring generic game.

[@joshuaroughan3350]

I feel like the "Souls with Guns" is unfair, for me it felt like a "third person lovecraftian Destiny like" personally enjoy these games much much more than Souls or Elden Ring, the crunchy feel to the combat and weapons.

[@jacksonstanton2422]

LETS GOO ANOTHER AUSTIN REVIEW

[@gillessooben]

DO NOT PLAY ONLINE WITH STRANGERS. Sorry for the all caps but this is an important warning. My second archetype is gone and it seems I'm not the only one experiencing this issue. Picking up a trait book will send you in negative trait points and apparently resetting traits using an orb will not work. This issue is said to be due to people using trainers on PC. Backup your saves because I am on ps5 and now I'm stuck until a patch fixes the issue hopefully. Was just one level short of maxing out the archon too...

[@eranronen573]

skill up knows what the people want

[@paulfitz6614]

Stuck on the last boss, killed me 15 times already. 9/10 game, get it!

[@chrisf7345]

The prodigal son returns. And SkillUps in the vid for a bit too I guess.

[@itosaga]

Good for you for getting your channel back, Austin! Also love the review

[@mudder5]

Sponsored by Gunfire Games. Remnant 2 is a 7/10 at best.

[@LeateqOfficial]

One of the best games I’ve played this year But ps5 optimization is non existent, runs very badly

[@wernrrrupert]

This is one I wanted Skillup to review

[@bloatedbacklog]

Maybe it’s just me, but when Austin speaks, I can still hear Ralph in my head. You can tell they’ve been working together for a while.

[@ShrekieWecki]

A game that I want dearly, great video brother.

[@KevinLambertperfected]

Okay shill up jokes aside, Austin killed it....I'd love an "Austin's thoughts" segment in either core reviews or week in gaming in the future. He's clearly capable.

[@creamboyfuengshwei]

make Austin review Armored Core too, thanks

[@noterenyega9158]

Strong agree lol

[@MalibuRacer102]

Just wrapped up the campaign last night and immediately jumped into re-rolling my world. Can’t get enough of this game, and even with Zelda & FFXVI, I think Remnant 2 is my GOTY! Completely shocked by this game. Can’t wait to keep playing/discovering, and can’t wait for DLC, bring it on.

[@MMACinephile]

What would you rate those three games?

[@MalibuRacer102]

All very different games but if I HAD to give ratings to them, probably and 8/10 for FFXVI, and 9’s to Zelda and Remnant. All three are phenomenal games!

[@ryan.1990]

>Body Type Yeah I think I'll pass

[@AkioKasai122591]

Glad Austin is back at the helm of his channel. The other guy was okay, but my man Austin is where it's at.

[@BreakfastAtNoon]

"A year choc full of excellent games" where?

[@thomasbryans6547]

I know this comment is very old but last year there were a crap ton of incredible games coming out. It was like the best year of gaming in a decade

[@gabealexander1818]

For solo newbies to the franchise, or for people planning to start on veteran (second dificulty) I would encourage you to think about medic over handler. Flying bosses, which there are plenty, are very hard for the dog. With medic, you start with a healing skill AND can re-charge your dragon hearts (aka flasks) once you do a certain amount of healing. I played the first game and decided to start on vet since I wanted a challenge and I dont think I would have had as good of an experience if I didnt start medic. Also starting LMG go brrrrrrrr

[@andreasheinze9685]

Both have their pros and cons though. Handler is amazing for mobbing because the dog not only tanks like a champ but also deals respectable damage. Challenger is another class to consider as the free revive is also amazing and can be the deciding factor if you have to start a level from the checkpoint or die to a boss. I went for challenger and later picked handler as a secondary and it was super effective. Haven't tried medic yet, but I'm sure it's very good as well.

[@Ascarok]

couldn't hold shift to run ===> uninstall + refund.

[@AidenR19]

This feels like an AI voice model trying to mimic skillup's voice.

[@traemaze8905]

Fun "Fact": The difficulty options dont just change how hard enemies hit, it will change around encounters so less adds spawn in fights or mechanics for bosses. I haven't confirmed this in game, but it's what I've heard from an animator on the game.

[@davidarismendi2015]

Not gunna lie the whole time i was watching this I thought the main main guy from always had changed his mic or something to explain the slight change of voice. I was blown away when I read the comments and realized this was a completely different person reviewing. The cadence was on point.