Check Out - Enotria: The Last Song

Talking about my experiences with Enotria, an upcoming soulslike, after the launch of its public demo ahead of it's September release!
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[@jeremy123577]

What wild is the confidence in this studio giving us a 8hr demo with multiple mask, enemies and weapons and more bosses

[@JohnDoe-hl3xz]

Italian player here .. first of all, let me thank you for giving visibilty to this game, I'm following its steps since the first announcement and I really hope it will meet developers' expectations; it's an important chance for our country inside the game industry🙂 .. and if you are curious, here is a little description from Wikipedia: "Enotria was an ancient region of southern Italy, difficult to delineate, but which certainly included the south-eastern fringes of Campania, Basilicata and Calabria, inhabited by the Enotrians since the first wave of Indo-European Italic people"

[@mlaine83]

Hi. I spent 3 months in Firenze back in 2004 and Italia is the greatest country on earth. Ciao!

[@Jasta85]

Looks like this is the developers first non-mobile title as well as their first souls-like so it's pretty impressive job for their first run.

[@AhbibHaald]

They have experience working in triple a teams (the single developers, not as a company)

[@santi3991]

I had no clue this game even existed, but man I'm loving the concept! Games that represent folklore from different part of the world are always nice

[@Pedone_Rosso]

For what I can remember, the "Enotri" were a pre-latin population of southern Italy, possibly of Greek origins, possibly from European/Balcanic origins, possibly from a confluence of populations of different origins. And that's basically it, they didn't teach us more than that in general school here in Italy, since most of what's left of Enotria (accent on the "o") is written references from authors that lived 2 or more centuries later than the Enotri themselves. I see they refer to masks in this game, though, which are a constant in Italian culture since ever, and to this day as coded popular theatrical characters and as regional specific representatives of local folklore. Two Italian mask names that might be well known enough abroad are Pulcinella (representing the city of Naples in Campania) and Arlecchino (representing the city of Bergamo in Lombardia). Thanks for your videos!

[@Daniel-rm5hz]

Thanks for your comment!

[@eastern2687]

funny thing is that in my language it literally sounds like the country of raccoons lol

[@Pedone_Rosso]

@@eastern2687 I suppose you refer to those rodents that in Italian are called "Nutria" (plural "nutrie", scientific name "Myocastor coypus", also known as swamp-beavers).

[@eastern2687]

@@Pedone_Rosso nah, I literally mean raccoons. In my language it is spelled like Enot. So Enot-ria is like land of raccoons lol

[@TheVDaddyo]

Looks nice. Always appreciate a demo (seems so rare these days). Excited to give it a try. Glad to hear you’re looking forward to playing it in release… that says enough for me 👍

[@armelior4610]

This looks like a Lies of P-like with the Italian setting and playing an automaton, mixed with the story premise of Amalur on predestination for everyone but your character "the world is a stage play"

[@eastern2687]

nothing looks more similar to LoP than Steelrising. This, however, looks like Mortal Shell but in colorful setting. But as empty and clunky at least as of now

[@LinksFan]

Great video as always! I hadn’t heard of this, I’ll need to give it a look. Italian folklore is definitely an interesting concept

[@yaksher]

I was really entertained when they initially announced a June 21st release date and I think I saw a sponsor segment on a video about Shadow of the Erdtree, also releasing June 21st.

[@harunbugrafidan9157]

Can you make video on ARX FATALIS? I think you might like it.

[@coconutologist]

Thanks for the video. You make a good point about the souls-like market becoming a bit saturated. I'm curious what will happen with it. Onward to 400k. All glory to the algorithm.

[@tekelupharsin4426]

I'm downloading the demo now. This looks interesting.

[@stefanorid7989]

If the gameplay manages to keep up with the lore and art direction it will be a blast to play even more if you are italian and you get all the subtle references to italian folklore

[@NorthNova13]

I found the demo of this on the PSN. Looking at the bigger game releases lately it seems like soulsborne style games always do demos!

[@maximiliangonzalez3915]

I'm stoked for this one. I love dark decaying castles as much as anyone, but I'm really excited to see more souls inspired games in brighter settings

[@cmdr.jabozerstorer3968]

I hope you eventually get to play The Surge and The Surge 2, as they're unique Soulslikes in a futuristic setting and even me, who struggles with Souslike, has had some fun with the first one.

[@metalcollection1]

The Surge 1 has such a cool level design. It reminds me of the interconnected world of Dark Souls 1, where you unlock further shortcuts.

[@Cheddar_96]

Bro I just played the surge 2 a few weeks ago. It was actually amazing, the armor system and cutting limbs mechanic to get armor and upgrade pieces is so unique and smart. The combat also feels very good along with the unique directional parry. I wish the surge 2 had more recognition because it’s genuinely a great souls like that also separates itself with those unique mechanics

[@Cheddar_96]

Played it for a few minutes last night to get a feel for it, it felt great from what I could tell. Can’t wait to play the rest of the demo Friday 👌👌

[@desenhoerpg]

Love it

[@mikeglongo]

Looks good and I like the idea of Italian folklore. Wonder if this will release on consoles.

[@jmmywyf4lyf]

There's bright slashes that pop across the screen every time you slash your opponent are jarring as heck! I really hope they can turn that off.

[@danwelsh6706]

I love it the demo it's awesome. Pretty much Bloodborne in the sun and a demo that's really meaty.. The combat for me is pretty tight

[@Brekner]

I've only played a few souls-like, but I've been unlucky enough to pick some where you're not allowed to pick any weapon from the get-go...imagine having to play the first few hours of Dragon's Dogma 2 with a two-handed sword and being unable to change it...that's the sort of weapon that you either love or hate, there's almost no in-between...I think their doing themselves a great disservice if they lock some nice "specializations" behind masks that take hours and hours to unlock, because not everyone loves the same kind of play-style.

[@LoutreDuBengale]

If only it was as good to play as it is to watch.

[@erikskoog8415]

Good show sir

[@geronimo8159]

Well, it looks beautiful at least

[@TheFawz]

I am really done with all these soulslike, way too many out there and most feel too similar to each other. Still this one looks quite neat, on top of being Italian indie, so wish them success

[@zsuira]

Nonsense, not nearly enough.

[@InMaTeofDeath]

All it takes is one really good one to pull you back in as Lies of P has proven. Hell even Another Crabs Treasure is far better than it has any right to be.

[@Relhio]

These games always look and feel very similar. Besides whatever mechanics these games might have the combat is always the same. If you told me this was made by the same guys that made Thymesia, I'd believe you :D.

[@kenpachi1989]

It's Enòtria 😉 Anyway, great video as usual, you seemed to enjoy the demo quie a bit, I hope to see more coverage of it.

[@clifcorcoran9917]

KZbin jazzing over here - FREESTYLE!

[@slick3d392]

Unreal 5.4 has already a must faster shader compilation than the previous versions. Future games will do the compilation a lot faster for sure.

[@rise4097]

Good to know

[@timmyburch6501]

❤

[@ItsThyboBE]

Tried the demo and I definitely like what they're trying to do with it. It seems like it took some inspiration from Lies of P and some of the designs and music sort of reminded me of it instantly. The look of the game and their environmental design is quite good but for some reason, I can't get a good relationship with the combat, it feels a bit stiff or robust. It might just be me but I couldn't link with the combat for some reason. that being said, the game doesn't look bad for being their first attempt at a souls like and just a first game in general as an indie studio

[@Metaljonus]

That's how I feel. The combat could feel a little faster and tighter and the run could be a smidge faster and more grounded rather than looking like im on a treadmill.

[@topcover7390]

Looks interesting just picked up the demo. Hopefully they don't over-focus on parrying like Lies of P did.

[@FijianSouljah1312]

I’m pretty sure an old DS YTer worked on this game too, I think it’s Prud or sumn? (P.S Just checked and their YT is ‘ThePrud’ 🤙🏽)

[@dongarippo7279]

Is the game tunnel based all the way? Similar to dragon's dogma 2, large tunnels but tunnel system either way

[@n1ng3n]

I'm Italian and i hope that this game will be good. I'm a bit worried about, because today there are a lot of souls like games and the genre is oversaturated. I hope that people do not start to compare this game with Elden ring and other high quality games, because it's not fair.

[@Cheddar_96]

Souls like games are getting better and better, last years lies of p and lords of the fallen were very good. And this Enotria game really seems like it’s gonna be a good souls like..it’s unique, has the classic souls like tropes but also has lots of things that seperate itself from other souls likes which is usually a really good thing if done right. I’ve played the demo a little and it seems good. Gonna finish it Friday 👌

[@n1ng3n]

@@Cheddar_96 Yeah i also tried the demo and the first impression is good, but god that fucking stuttering is terrible. UE5 is an absolute garbage.

[@Cheddar_96]

@@n1ng3n yeah I’m sure they’ll have that patched by release, they’ll be getting a lot of good feedback after giving us a huge demo to test out

[@marakushieda4039]

​@@Cheddar_96 people (italians for first) are trying to destroy it with shitstorming and bad comments, they just want to do hate on this game, and Jyamma games don't deserve this.. look at it, they do a good work month by month, theres things to do before the release but, they can do it without problema, people are just so bad some times 💀 PS im italian and i love this game

[@Fishy-bh4xi]

I ran into a save bug on ps5 that kind of killed my interest in continuing the demo. The whole main first level reset and the prince of laughter also respawned and would just sit in place. Couldn’t open the door to progress

[@badacid8685]

Regular grunts don't seem to get stunned when attacked? Or are those bosses?

[@NLRikkert]

Depends on the weapon and if you're using light/heavy attacks. Though the avarage "stun" isn't long. However all enemies (including bosses) have a "poise break" bar which fills up after quick succsive attacks, once it's filled up you get to do a critical attack.

[@chrisgoods]

I really enjoyed the demo.. I turned it off after nearly 2 hours as I didn't want to spoil too much of it for myself. They really nailed down that Soulslike feeling with the combat, upgrading, level layout and challenge.... it's an easy D1 buy.

[@jakelatimer4097]

Im enjoying the demo definately hard wish the combat speed was dialed up just slightly it feels a bit too slow for me

[@TheGronkus]

Gronk!

[@oon3laststando]

Will the Japanese physical release have English???

[@Ironkeep58]

Finished it in 3hrs, so I don’t really understand the 8hrs demo. Am i missing something? Or am I missing an entire area?

[@lothar4085]

You can jump down near restored bridge but that gives you around 20 minutes

[@dazdealz4648]

How many damn soul games are they going to do????

[@Renevas]

Well... I have never seen anyone complaining about all the fps games or about all the action-adventures

[@johnsnow5125]

How many indie games with Song in the title can we take, in 2024? Is there even an upper limit? Insert snide remark about Silksong not releasing, ever

[@onatgz]

check out - free comment: not the last one

[@Pablo-pe2rv]

Wake up honey, it’s time for your new historically accurate Lies of P.

[@kaidorade1317]

I’m getting vibes of Lies of P and Steelrising and that is a positive

[@OnwardToMail]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@junk3996]

just watching the footage really makes me think they need to do something with that camera angle. character model blocking all of the enemy doesnt seem good in a soulslike

[@nickking9568]

I'll check it out but the only souls like that wasn't from software that I enjoyed was lies of p.lotf was ok

[@blastard8980]

The crucial question here is: Can you pause it?

[@lothar4085]

Unfortunately not

[@NLRikkert]

At "bonfires" only, though without fear of MP invasions and enenies that don't roam far, you should be okay to walk away after a fight.

[@ragingchimera8021]

That sword slash animation flash gets tiring quick.

[@zdeno84]

"UE5 shader stutter". that is where my interest faded

[@Duckman8213]

When you playing FF7 Remake on the PC?

[@MortismalGaming]

Not sure, on my list though

[@Odelatog]

If I had a nickel for every time youve looked at an italian folklore themed soulslike I would have two nickels, which isnt a lot but its weird its happened twice.

[@jacoporegini8841]

We have folklore?

[@yadakakadu]

As long as you have stories that noone knows who made up. Like honest politicians existing at any point of time.

[@donotevenbegintocare]

Not sure why my comment was deleted. You asked how to pronounce Enotria and I linked to a well known website that specializes in pronunciations, specifically to the page where you can hear an italian man say "Enotria"

[@loxodoncyclotis1823]

KZbin doesn't like links 🤷

[@EuphoriaDeep]

Good video, saved me some money. In the overcrowded souls-like market, my interest in playing as a wooden puppet in an Italian play is so close to zero as to be negligible.

[@watzbeats9104]

Same. Played alot of souls like recently and I dont feel like they were worth it. Lords of the fallen, mortal shells and surge2. Havent had the motivation to continue playing them. No motivation to start lies of P, or this one unfortunately

[@ImTheDirtySecret]

@@watzbeats9104I would give an exception to Lies of P personally

[@watzbeats9104]

@@ImTheDirtySecret i just cant bring myself to give it a try. Really not a fan of the Pinocchio themes. I chose lords of the fallen to play around that time instead, like the setting more but still eventually dropped it

[@EuphoriaDeep]

@@watzbeats9104 I've heard good things about Lies of P, but again, why the puppet fascination? Haven't played that yet for the same reason.

[@alvaroriolcanovas5870]

​​@@EuphoriaDeep I would argue that puppets in Lies of P are a significant part of the game plot, but not the biggest part of the plot (or enemies even). The combat is very polished, but what I believe draws people in about the game is the setting, beautiful music and scenarios and how the story is conveyed. It is a very solid experience overall

[@funsohng]

If I had a nickel for every new Soulslike influenced by Bloodborne, inspired by Italian stories, made by a company that used to only make casual games on PC/mobile space looking to expand into single player games with this title, with a automaton as the player character, and with a lengthy and promising demo, I would have two nickels, which isn't much but it's weird that it happened twice.

[@onatgz]

ikr

[@NLRikkert]

Why do people lookup stuff they dislike only to complain about it? 🤷🏼‍♂️ No one's forcing you, go play something you do enjoy.

[@lothar4085]

Some people care about game and want for it to be better

[@Amasoful]

Is the ultimate sin in this game is to break spaghetti pasta?

[@MortismalGaming]

In game, no. In my house? Yes.

[@marcelsansalone3829]

Yeahh, for the other guy who said it in the comment section, I whole heartedly agree. I'm tired of Diet Dark Souls games 😮‍💨

[@poploki4844]

Performance isn't good.

[@finnmarr-heenan2397]

Reminds me of devil may cry 1 setting .

[@pookiegrindtime9708]

Ran like shit but it’s promising

[@thequestion210]

Why dont these guys just make dark souls mods?

[@OldDadGamer]

No more soul like for me

[@komm13]

ενότρια land of wine...wine and souls clones are not a good combo :P

[@Melchiah28]

I love that tuscan look. But i fear it is another forgettable souls like.

[@themris]

Everyone else getting a bit tired of games looking so samey? I guess that's the downside of everyone using the same 2 engines.

[@Dermetsu]

Yeah, games made with unreal all look the same and soulless.

[@MinecraftMartin]

Not at all, actually. In fact I might flat out disagree with the premise. We have so many games constantly coming out. Some use pixel style, some hyper realistic, whatever all the types are in between. If you are only seeing two styles, I think there's something in your day to day exposure that's bottlenecking your radar. You might want to open up Steam or somethind and take a walk off your usual, beaten path. Absolutely more than 2 styles of graphics / styles pumping out right now.

[@donenglish7572]

I'll be so happy when the 'souls like' moniker and gameplay is put to rest. It's just the same thing over and over.

[@shao247]

Combat looks like lies of p

[@naqahdah]

It's actually an acronym, so every time you refer to this game from now on you need to say E N O T R I A.

[@kbar4462]

Soulslike games are lucky Live Service games are the worst, most overdone trend atm. Theyre oversaturated and lower quality imitators, but nowhere near as disasterous and damaging as live service

[@stryf3360]

first! hey mort

[@periurban]

I tried the demo and soon got tired of it. The only sols game I liked was Elden Ring, because at least you could run off to explore the world. Here the first bit of the game is quite limited, and after being killed for the tenth time just trying to explore I thought, "I remember why I dislike souls games!"

[@petersmith1190]

UI looks so copy and paste from Dark Souls

[@mickymouse5116]

already had steelrising... lies of P... etc .. etc... give us anything else ....

[@NLRikkert]

Open any storepage, 99% of all games ever made aren't soulslike 👍 Go enjoy yourself instead of complaining about something you don't like.

[@mickymouse5116]

@@NLRikkert yup ... i go straight to fitgirl repacks. ..

[@hellwashere3821]

these type of games just wont die, sigh.

[@watzbeats9104]

Id like these games if they were actually good. Ive tried a few souls like and more often than not i just dont find them fun

[@schmidth]

​@@watzbeats9104true they are always so boring and ironically not very soulful

[@KB-ql8cx]

Saying that is as stupid as saying CRPGs just won’t die. There’s lots of people who hate CRPGs. No game type should die. They should all be available for the people who enjoy them.

[@R3TR0J4N]

with the saturation of the genre, i still dig soulslike/masocore/roguelites when it has something new to offer, a mix-genre, or an amalgamation like The Surge, Elden Ring, AC6, Remnant, The Lord of The Fallen, Outward, and roguelikes in general. i recommend roguelikes

[@NLRikkert]

So which games/genres do you play?

[@zentun544]

Souls like is the new battle royale, saturated AF

[@pookiegrindtime9708]

But not dependent on adoption like battle royale. It’s not exhaustive

[@kingjabon]

Souls like and survival craft are nauseating at this point