Caves of Qud | OVERHEAD

[@bench0_]

Thanks for watching everyone! I'm working on the next video so if y'all like this kinda stuff I'd love it if you subscribed so you can catch the next one. I also stream live! Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 7PM PST. Follow me at m.twitch.tv/bench0_ if you're into that kinda thing!

[@rezwolf.7774]

Your intro goes hard my guy if you got stuff like this I'll be subscribing hell if you got more just dialog like that I'd love that

[@bench0_]

@@rezwolf.7774 I appreciate it! The next overhead video is taking a while but I think it'll be a good one 😉 hopefully you'll like what I'm putting out between overhead vids

[@awsomeDualshock]

"im not very used to making KZbin videos or video essays." *Immediately has higher production quality and presentational skills than 90% of video essayists*

[@DerekKraan]

I am actually shocked sometimes at the production value of some new YTers these days. It's not like 10 years ago.

[@SitWithItBob]

This game has lingered in the back of my mind for years as I'm "totally going to dedicate the time to it" "one of these days". Perhaps today is the day.

[@deputyswine]

Honestly it's really not that bad to learn the fundamentals. Just turn on the checkpoint system and quicksaves/loads and run a few playthroughs without looking up something unless you are confused (like what a parasang is lol) Use these playthoughs with quicksaves and without permadeath to experiment. Figure out what you can and can't do, what different mutations/abilities do, what happens if you steal from that chest in the middle of joppa etc etc. Once you get comfortable/bored with that then try without the quicksaves and checkpoints. At this point it is all about different character builds, exploration and trying to complete the main story

[@deputyswine]

Oh and maybe try using a controller? I have only ever played on my steamdeck/controller. Using a m+kb for controls in the game is way to overwhelming for me and I find controller much more intuitive

[@SitWithItBob]

@@deputyswine I ended up jumping in after watching this. My fears of needing 20+ hours to learn were completely unfounded as the game is much more user-friendly than older roguelikes used to be. I actually use steam deck when I travel for work so I'll try it once I finish sea of stars on there! I've already managed to get as far as collecting wire on my 3rd character. This game is amazing!

[@user-ow1bc4sx2r]

@@SitWithItBobyou picked a great time to get back into it, the UI update makes the whole game so much more friendly to new players

[@jasonmain6398]

It is nowhere near as bad as you think it is. Just jump in and play. It's easy and fun. You will definitely learn by doing LOL

[@skylarm2068]

Also worth noting, the achievement for completing Golgotha "More than a willing spirit" was only recently implemented.

[@hherpdderp]

I was wondering why that only happens during my current play though. Good to find out it isn't a bug

[@lostmarble540]

As someone who's never played a traditional roguelike before, I like how this review comes with beginner tips to make getting into the game easier, like playing as a mutant marauder and not having to listen to the bible

[@arbuz_kawon]

I see Caves of Qud, I click immediately. Live and drink, friends 🐪

[@gabrielmirandahurtado6539]

I actually played this game due to sseth, I found the concept of this game incredibly interesting, so I pirated it to "trying it before buying it" and loved it so much that I simply decided to buy it on steam

[@SanguineBrandon]

He really knew how to sell it

[@BenjaminSpencer-m1k]

I do the same thing, they don't do demos or shareware anymore to give people a taste. Sseth has really turned alot of people onto some gems such as Qud and Starsector. When I'm doing good financially I have no problem actually buying the game to.l support further development, esp when the creators are constantly putting out new content. And these games are also proof that graphics are everything, Qud reminds me of game demos you would find on a Collage bbs back in the 90s. Some collage kids with free times and a dream simply to make a game telhey have always wanted.

[@arvidthemusictv]

i went into this video a pathetic worm and emerged from this video a Quddy Buddy

[@jonsolmundson1550]

The overhead is a genuinely great framing device, and the production here is on point. Keen to see more!

[@rasmushansson8072]

he who brings the story of the land of screaming men beyond the great moghrayi will be rewarded. Live and drink friend.

[@DarstOmega]

What an incredibly thoughtful and down to earth take on a "review" video. I'd love to see more like this. I hope you continue this OVERHEAD series!

[@Dukarjr]

I survived the baboon onslaught thanks to bench0_'s advice, 10/10 would Qud again

[@sweatybankis-sj6jm]

I watched that intro glued to the screen, hanging on every word from your delivery. Only to be instantly blown away by just the sear presentation and obviously passionate creator, instantly subscribed. This guy's going to be huge

[@Ghostcharm]

Hey man, the production quality here is really impressive. Keep it up, and keep covering games and topics you are passionate about - your enthusiasm is infectious

[@alkaliaurange]

my god, caves of qud has gone through such a nice visual update since I last played 4 years ago lol. It looks so polished now

[@r3dp9]

I must be weird (likely mildly autistic) because I actually think that the original UI was better. Sadly, the original UI got wrecked during the transition to the new UI. Even if you disable the advanced UI options, what you get is only a shadow of what the original UI was. The world is pretty enough to be worth putting up with a bad UI, but I still think it's a shame.

[@l0rdfr3nchy7]

I really like this, the audio quality is crisp, the background music is great and doesn't overshadow your voice, the editing is clear in the sense that what you show of the game matches what you're talking about. I could watch hours of you talking about games i don't even enjoy :D good stuff

[@gadagroo]

Most (maybe all, I didn't check) of the background music you heard was from the game. I really recommend having a listen to that OST, it's one of my all time favorite

[@l0rdfr3nchy7]

@@gadagroo thats a good recommendation and i will definitely be doing that ^^

[@kyecaven]

The overhead is raw dog inspired

[@AnomalyVoid]

Its kind of fun seeing OG roguelikes get love in the modern age. I loved playing angband as a kid, yeah im that old and almost nobody knows what im talking about nowadays. I either get a blank stare or they mention Hades like they are the same thing. Caves of Qud is on my list but my list is pretty long at my age and little time to play. Good video sir, caught my attention.

[@Jordy2277]

Wow such a great video! Instant subscribe keep it up, I love qud.

[@arran10]

After 250 hrs of dying and refusing to play in storey mode, I finally made it, I died as an Enshrined Sultan, with deeds under my name carved into marble, only to relive again and fight for another day. Just for your information, I'm a true kin welding a set of 4 rifles blasting whatever is in my path. I later got bored and slayed every god in the map and collecting their orbs. Truely fantastic game. 12/10

[@ximenes85]

Not a megazord yet? Tank treads instead legs, giant hands to use giant weapons, gyrocopter backpack, power plant in the chest for super energy and four arms, or a cathedra to run or fly like creazy speed!

[@smudgedoe]

bench0_ once saved my whole family from a housefire. he did all that while also making a badass yt video... talented dude.

[@eeveepeasy9889]

Wait wtf you have under 1000 subscribers??? This is insane production quality for such a small channel, I'm really looking forward to more from you!

[@samon101]

"i knew what motion meant back then. i must relearn this" so true dawg

[@BadaBington]

Its always nice to find a smaller-scale youtuber who already makes good quality stuff. I like the intro bit with the narration, and the projector was a fun bit of nostalgia that reminded me of my time taking notes in middleschool, it makes for a unique way to display your visuals that I dig. Please do continue to create stuff like this 'cause you already got a good foundation with your edits and set (and topic choice but thats more subjective).

[@grandis_]

Amazing video! Suprising that you only have 1k subs. Keep it up

[@V.V.2.0]

Randomly saw this video on the Opera GX corner picked the game up and have played 80 hours in 1 week and haven't even gotten halfway through the story yet because I love exploring and experimenting so much XD

[@goeyp6434]

The Bey Lah quests 'The Comedy' and 'The Sonnet' legit brought me to tears.

[@daft8090]

My first time in beh lah i failed the quest but i really wanted to solve the crime so i.. um.. killed everyone in the town, then invited the questgiver to my party and brought him(?) with me to show him my masterwork, only to kill him too, thus learning what happens when you kill someone you're water-bonded to. And after all that, i still didn't find the damn bracelet 😑

[@GodEmpressZoe]

I just bought caves of qud with plans on making role play videos on it! I am so excited to play. Subbed cause it really got me more excited to play (Im playing it next weeeek)

[@Just_lift_anyone]

I'm only 130 odd hours into CoQ, but absolutely love watching videos on the game and yours is one of the best, love it :)

[@DonYagamoth]

You knocked it out of the park with this video, awesome work :D Is there a good informative Let's Play of the game somewhere? I tend to prefer learning by watching more experienced players play this kind of game, before trying it myself

[@bench0_]

hey there! honestly I've never found any comprehensive playthroughs that stand out to me because honestly once youre in the thick of it, it's a lot of wandering and exploring. BlindIRL has a great in depth tutorial series on his channel that comes close however!

[@DonYagamoth]

@@bench0_ thank you :)

[@bilgtex]

This game is absurdly good and I always love to see it get praised like this. I've sunk hundreds of hours into the game and literally never get sick of it. The sheer volume of options for each character made still astounds me. Please buy this game!

[@Jokervision744]

It's fun, serious, and even hard. I'd like if the game held my hand a bit more, just a one bit more. Or maybe it just can't grasp it... Still I love how nuts it can go.

[@ictogon]

​@Jokervision744 its reallllly easy if you know the best strats. So much cheesing ispossible

[@cdobeson]

This is simply the best rogue like ever made. Utterly addictive. 110% can’t wait to die all over again. Live and drink friends.

[@Crowanor]

Caves of Qud just launched 1.0, and I'd highly recommend it as someone with about 65 hours and no end in sight!

[@Theosibo]

I finally caved and stopped trying to get it done on OG hardmode. I died in Golgotha at least 20 times. And your video is why I finally caved to Roleplay mode. I want to enjoy this incredible overarching lore aka main story. THEN I can get back to ironman mode and really learn to dive into the endless varieties of buildtypes and relationship trees to experience. Thanks for the nudge!

[@josephgattey9735]

Wow man! You are a natural at this

[@itzybitzyspyder]

This game is so fun. I love it. There's so much more to it than I could ever reach and I dig it.

[@pellizcacristales]

Man, I do not how to express my feelings but I really liked watching your video! I hope your channel grows accordingly to your great quality content, keep it up!

[@LoganRed-fu2ks]

I just started playing this game in the last two weeks and find myself sitting down to play and its 8 hours later suddenly

[@deadnegator90]

First time seeing any of your videos. I quite liked it. Very good production value, well spoken and informative. I liked how you actually used an overhead projector for the "Title Cards" seperating the parts. Excited to see more reviews from you :)

[@coreypulliam]

Was my personal game of the year when i found it. one of my favorite games. Ive got my moneys worth 10x over. Really awesome video.

[@vannonkinsman7300]

Great video dude, awesome direction and editing. Def subscribing, cant wait to see more.

[@DramaticFlora]

Always happy to see some good qud videos. This quality deserves more subscribers. Imma go watch more of your stuff now

[@sowhazupguy]

I actually clicked that bell a few days ago so I could watch the premiere and I'll die for anything. I'm GLAD I did, you're very articulate and handsome. Thank you.

[@cpavon7486]

Over 100 hours and im still learning. One of my characters was so powerfull that everything i touched would juat turn to ash. Another character was so crazy that i could summon myself from other timelines in order to fight an army of evil me. Some crazy rick and morty style battles.

[@arctic-1878]

This video is class!! Bought the game a week ago because of the insanely good reviews, but still haven't played more than 5 mins because of the graphics and steep learning curve. Need to give it a real shot soon.

[@a_level_70_elite_raccoon]

It's definitely been on my pile of shame for a long time, I figured one day when it got out of 'beta' I'd finally get around to playing it. Looks like I no longer have any excuses :D Great video.

[@fang4223]

Well spoken, well told. Live and Drink.

[@ictogon]

Fog

[@austinthibodeau965]

Cool thing about the preset characters. You can select one because you like the appearance of its player icon and then still custom the build at the end to whatever you actually wanted to play. In my opinion the icons the presets get (especially Dream Tortoise) are some of the best looking.

[@altusshow7574]

This is exciting. Being here so early watching a star be born. You're gonna go far dude, this is top tier content.

[@felix_christopher]

Great writing and narration! Great choice of subject! Also, I really liked the concept of the overhead projector and the respective production value. Good stuff, looking forward to more.

[@dboydw3751]

Your passion is contagious and it's very evident how much effort you put in. Very heartfelt and well presented. The overhead is an interesting touch.

[@Barely_Creative]

Fantastic analysis, and I was smiling the whole time at the subtle humor and edits. Where in the hell did you even find an overhead projector?

[@noosetime9423]

caves of qud also known as COQ

[@devoncop]

Brilliant presentation. Subscribed. I literally bought Qud this week in the Steam Sale and have been summoning up the courage to try it out...Your YT series will be my first stop 🙂...Thank you.

[@fishyboopkins8831]

I have seen one streamer play this game before but I was turned off by the aesthetics and the way the game played, but now I'm willing to give it a try myself thanks to your video.

[@TheDarkmaster2160]

Great video! I'd personally like to see a playthrough of qud from you if you're up for it. I know there are others out there who have done it, but every playthrough of qud has its own unique sub-story in addition to the main quest line

[@bench0_]

I'm heavily considering streaming a playthrough! I've been meaning to for a while now 🤔

[@zach8762]

@@bench0_ yes pleek

[@nmh11]

love the format! make more!

[@TAITheAsian]

I've been always thinking about trying Caves of Qud but I've never been great at roguelikes. Hearing that its got checkpoint systems so you don't get goomba stomped and lose your character sure sounds nice. The lore you relay sure is intriguing enough to buy it and give it a slog. Also nice video production and presentation and style! I'd love to see more videos!

[@zachb8012]

I love this game. I've been playing it since about 2015. Every year I will play a stint until I can merc a pyramid, then I put it down again. Still never beat it though. Love those high ego builds, as time and again my companions prove themselves to be the most dangerous entities in Qud.

[@YoloThePiarate]

I uninstalled this game after 20 hours of trying to understand how to exit the map, and now I think of this game as a book and it changed everything. This was the exact video I needed :)

[@skylarm2068]

I have almost a thousand hours in Qud and I've made it to the Tomb of the Eaters exactly twice

[@scotch208]

Love the video. I have been playing qud since before it was on steam. I have only been past golgotha like 6 times. and only once was I ever powerful enough to venture to the far right of the world map and explore ruins. I got a spiral borer after golgotha and used to at a location i knew I could get to z level -10. I found a ton of good loot down there.

[@bensdecoypoondummy1189]

CoQ is one of those remarkable games - where I know deep down I love it's aesthetic and story - but due to years of habitual instant gratification and short attention span my brain switches off when I have to read any text longer than like 2 sentences, especially in "wall of text". I want to love this game but I struggle getting into it for that reason. Edit: finished the vid and you convinced me to try again, glad there's a new ui update and some sounds

[@bench0_]

@@bensdecoypoondummy1189 it's worth it if you can power through! I have the same problem, what helped me early on was taking breaks between quests to goof off in the game until I felt like getting back to it

[@FryingMike]

This game has taught me more about quantum mechanics that I could have imagined, parrel lives, alternate history, and how to cook like a ghost

[@FarazP]

Love the video!! Extremely minor tip but I noticed there's a distracting spill on your greenscreen setup near the handle of the plastic cart. You can try to get rid of that if you lowering your ISO which will also fix your overexposed whites. The histogram on your camera will help you with this

[@LoafingMushroom]

I watched this video a week ago and bought the game and died a few times over 2 hours. I put it down and picked it back up yesterday at 7am. It's now 11am the next day and I just had to sleep...

[@nathanielborland3073]

this is great, I love CoQ and it's cool to see it get this kinda love. For those looking for a little more guidance than the wiki provides, qud zoo is another great resource

[@olioelnacho8935]

oh wow amazing video! big fan of qud myself and really appreciate the quality of the editing! keep it up id love to see more :)

[@zach8762]

I have loved playing this game but I’ve loved watching you play it even more. still waiting for toes though!

[@maidenhare]

amen

[@Sey318]

I expected a generic video of the kind I close immediately cus of people trying way too hard to game the system... Instead I found a truly creative format and great expression of personality in a surprisingly sucinct psa appeal born out of clear love of an underrepresented game. Idk if I'll try qud, since I struggle so much to enjoy roguelikes, I'll definitely try. But what I'm sure of is that I'm 100% here for the next overhead.

[@oldetobie2568]

Really well done review! Always glad to see more Qud content.

[@ozalishar9300]

The best advice I could give for early game is-Guns are OP save the ammo for difficult encounters early on and as you progress you will have no real problem managing the ammo, my favorite is gun slinger, also save the first stats tonic you get and duplicate it with polymorphic gel

[@MrJsup23]

Subscribing cause I love qud and this sounds like a cool series you’re gonna do

[@galvanize790]

Awesome editing, love to see Qud getting attention

[@einsweniger]

The Algorithm sent me here, but I was not disappointed. I‘ve watched somebody else ramble about this great game, but I liked your take very much. The intro was really well done, the music was nice, the presentation (heh) was unique(reminded me of Folding Ideas), all in all: very good work. And spoiler free! The other person unfortunately spoiled some of the games mechanics for me, so I‘d say you did a much better job at the introduction than they did. I‘m curious what kind of games you want to showcase, so I‘ll be stay around here :3

[@FringeWeekly]

Alright, that intro earned a sub.

[@JohnSmith-ef2rn]

Thanks, will give CoQ another go when I have some free time again. You’re pretty good, you know, as a KZbin creator. May the Algorithm Bless You with Exposure

[@novalith3778]

New subscriber. I love the style.

[@KmaC2464]

great video!

[@jaylors5825]

It took me way to long to notice that Tie was part of the shirt.

[@bench0_]

How would you know that's a shirt?

[@Hotshot24-7]

Glad, that I’m actually a fan of the game and doing well so far. Wear it like a badge of gamer honor

[@burstofsanity]

I remember the first time I was entombed. I was so worried I had f-ed up and killed my character. I mean, I did, but it was fine. I need to play it again since the last update.

[@Dracen_Not_Edgy]

Have played a lotta rogue-likes and story driven games but none other has given me as much love for the towns and quests like this one. Yd Freehold genuinely is my favorite town in all of gaming and the slynth have such a sweet little questline… and not to mention getting gay deer people together too 🧡 After a while of figuring out how to play it became such a comforting and thrilling piece of art to boot up and am so excited for its 1.0 launch!!!!

[@Dronepeelo]

Cool stuff, I have a feeling you might see success with the format. Really enjoyed watching this one, keep up the good work man.

[@TheChaosSpectrum]

Bench0, i really wanted to let you know that you have an amazing talent for this kind of video essays. I'm grateful that i came across your channel.

[@Robert-vk7je]

CoQ is on my list of greatest games of all time. Right next to Dwarf Fortress.

[@rogerith7905]

This game, and this video is a masterpiece. Thank you.

[@Friify]

Solid video, and I enjoy your aesthetic, throws me right back to primary school.

[@douglascodes]

Just started playing it after waiting a couple years.

[@xKingRognarx]

i've put around 200 hrs into this game and almost finished main storyline

[@ErokLobotomist]

I feel called out by the Hobo Simulator in the wishlist comment. Great video btw.

[@jackmclaughlin648]

Wish this video was 3 hours long

[@JoseBautista-sw8vb]

I've been on the fence about buying this game, but I think after watching this I'm finally gonna get it and try to learn it.

[@Nah_Bohdi]

Loves me some Qud.

[@Mantorp86]

Great video! I already bought the game couple of years ago but I never played it. Thank you for sparking the joy of roguelikes in me. Subscribed 🙂

[@lumbermac5998]

This is a wildly well done video

[@vinicioalessandrini5484]

Really really really liked this vid! Congrats!

[@joearnold6881]

I was playing a few weeks back, had gotten much farther than ever before and was chigging along, making new discoveries and uncovering lore… and suddenly one day they released a huge patch that revamped the entire UI a and redesigned the starting town, among many other things. It was so deflating. I couldn’t bear to start over it miss g so much of I went on… and that allowed my adhd to get its clutches in, and I haven’t gone back since.

[@TheCart413]

can confirm, got stoned by monkeys

[@Kynick-2501]

Watching, apparently, for the second time. First since I’ve started playing it. I don’t typically like traditional roguelikes because I’m bad at them. I’m bad at this one too, but it’s still awesome. Currently working on completing a couple quests before I start trying to follow the story though