Elden Ring Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Never Touch?"

[@ACGreviews]

Update Elden Rings new patch induces more issues for me than prior. Looking around only DF and myself have checked it. But fyi on that. Video about it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/j57EapeAh6afpZY Got near the end but with FW also being huge, still haven't got the last guys in this. Tech sorry said MORE than the locked fps. I meant higher settings than the other cards allowed. Apologies. But with 60 some odd hours under my belt I am confident in my thoughts. We were heavily restricted in what we could show so other than a few places, most creatures and such wont be much of a spoiler. If you like this stuff check out the patron www.patreon.com/AngryCentaurGaming

[@youtubeistrash2]

hey ACG, ive noticed lately when you get to the buy, rent, pass portion of each reveiw now you dont seem to actually state which one you choose explicitly. its rather annoying. can you keep that portion simple and stop with all your pretentious cheeseburger words. i legit dont know if you recommend this game or not.

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

@@youtubeistrash2 It’s buy

[@ACGreviews]

@@youtubeistrash2 hmm weird. Nothing pretentious there and I say to get it.

[@profezzorBALTAZAR]

I think for me it's a deep deep sale because of the enemy ai and my massive backlog in games.. thanks for the review👍

[@vetreas366]

@@ACGreviews Yes but you see... you didn't say the word "buy" which I assume is the main issue here. The review is pretty clear if you actually watch it in full, though. Big thanks for it!

[@listennatalia284]

Hey ACG! Just wanted to let you know I think you create the most informative , entertaining game reviews. Writing such detailed stuff must be incredibly time consuming and you can tell you are passionate about it! You rock!

[@ACGreviews]

thanks!

[@lollyguy1266]

@Seth Taylor Yes in the options menu

[@trashee973]

Walking the walk is some of the best game related content I've seen in years. I know that's a lofty statement, but I mean it. Nobody else is in the space is as good at articulating ideas, especially on the fly, as you. Please keep them coming.

[@SL4PSH0CK]

can't also wait for "Walking the walk"

[@caldale4941]

Agreed. Am hoping the series starts to gain more views. Whenever I play a new game there are so many more granular elements and details that I wish were covered in reviews but aren't due to time constraints, and this series does a good job off covering those things.

[@johnwrath3612]

Yep, I agree. It’s changed the way I’m playing Horizon forbidden west. I usually play open world games by opening the map, picking a destination, then fast traveling as close as possible and sprinting straight to it. Walking the walk videos have made me take my time to walk around spaces and appreciate all the tiny details in the world.

[@JoeyFTL]

I concur

[@samphyllobates4765]

Now let's draft ACG to be the Digital tour guide/curator of video games when the Metaverse is a real thing. I mean the guy loves VR! SO VR + ACg walking the walk TM* =>match made in heaven

[@Goat-on-a-Stick]

One of the most detailed reviews I've seen of the game, yet. Nicely done.

[@AceMyHigh]

OoOooOooOooO 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴

[@XXveny]

I mean it has 30 minutes :D

[@Onomatopoeia4u]

He's always got the best reviews by far. Everytime I think about buying a game, ACG is my first and last stop lol.

[@schlepedits7486]

stick goat

[@ThexJasonxSensation]

most spoilers

[@PS-xu7wj]

Love your honest, in-depth reviews. Making it 30 minutes but still always straight to the point without a second wasted is just what a review needs to be. Keep it up.

[@jakedill1304]

Honestly, definitely a fan of the longer reviews... Especially with that selling point of videos that aren't 6 minutes long or videos that aren't 2 minutes long or whatever the length is, I think I've heard both LOL.. and a point to be had for sure when up against the major publications it seems LOL, but definitely appreciating having more meat on the bones as of recently.. I kind of don't even process videos that are under 15 in review content, actually don't even really process many videos that are under 20 for anything I'm looking at but that's me, and mostly what I'm looking at LOL.. man I wish this developer would figure out what contrast is though, it really is holding back their visuals.

[@NightSpeed9]

Horizon and Dying Light were smart to release before Elden Ring…

[@babyyyz7948]

@@NightSpeed9 yea this game is hard

[@Nuance88]

The focus you bring to your reviews is top-notch: specific, nuanced, clear, and yet with humor to balance pointed criticism. I've been jumping from Elden Ring review to Elden Ring review, and yours is the most informative by far. You're not merely hammering home your opinion expecting the nodding masses to agree; you're informing the viewer, treating each as a discerning individual seeking an informed choice of what to play and what to buy. I respect the habitual respect you show in your work. Bravo.

[@JRAD897]

I'm so glad to hear the game gives some more space for newer players to learn at their own pace. I have played many of the from soft games and when I was a bit younger I didn't mind having to sift through forums and youtube vids to figure out different game mechanics but these days I simply don't have the time. But sounds like I won't have to do so much of that in this title :)

[@MisterK-YT]

Very fair point. I have a feeling this game is still gonna require KZbin and forums - especially for item and NPC locations - but regardless you make a good point i can relate to about being less willing to go dig for info outside the game as I get older.

[@GrimDrive]

That’s exactly why I can’t really get into fromsoft games. Or even that style in general. Now that I’m an adult, I don’t really enjoy repeating the same fight over and over, or have to constantly look up guides and forums for what’s best. Now, I just want to get some fun gameplay in and I thoroughly enjoy an excellent story being told through games. These just aren’t my thing at all anymore. Glad they still make games that fit what I like and make games like this for people who are much better at video games than me.

[@tainor89]

As I said on another vid at 33 years, full time 8-10 hours job and gym I simply do not have the time to “get good” at those types of games anymore! To me it always felt From Software games are tailered towards teens/KZbinrs/Hard-core gamers people who have a lot of free time to spend 100 hours and over gaming with 40 hours dying. Wish they would add some Difficulty settings or accessibility, so more people can enjoy those types of games. Guess Imma continue playing HFW on PS5 :(

[@DustinNorwood81]

I'm with you all. I'm so glad they are making games like this and am jealous that I'm beyond that point in my life where I could dedicate the amount of time to fully appreciate it. But as a 40 yo with a job that requires 9+ hours a day, two young children, time with my wife, gym and reading time (gotta keep the mind and body healthy) I have about 30 min to an hour a day max per day. Like I said some difficulty setting and task management tweaks would make a game like this more attractive to my demo. But for those who can invest the time, please enjoy for the rest of us.

[@rin6521]

@@tainor89 I really wish people would let the "add an easy option" argument die in a fire. It's such a ridiculous and limited perspective on the subject. There's lots of other ways to increase the accessibility of a game for those that lack the skill and time, including adding the ability to choose different, easier to manage and less risky playstyles, giving them the ability to grind their levels up before difficult encounters, giving p[layers the option to get assistance with battles and areas from other players, friends, and AI controlled summons and companions, and making much of the tougher content optional and not integral to the main story. All of which FromSoft has done for their recent titles, and to an even greater degree in this one. Go watch the SkillUp review, he's a "casual souls fan" and is still one shotting the majority of the bosses in this game because he's taking advantage of these systems to decrease the difficulty of the experience.

[@nicholaslancaster3683]

A thoroughly entertaining review. I must admit I do tend to skip ahead for titles that I'm less interested in - but when it comes to a game on my wishlist? 30 minutes comes and goes in the blink of an eye. No doubt that ACG is the gold standard. Love your work.

[@pinkworm5348]

I'll watch that after I'm done with the game, I somehow managed to avoid any leaks and spoilers for almost 3 years. I know its a great review as always!

[@Dezzyyx]

Same, that's why I just listen to the reviews not watch the video

[@MaverickJay1977]

I only wish I had your restraint! Enjoy the game!

[@SocietyKilledTheUnicorn]

If only I found the souls like combat fun.. which is the whole motivation of this game. I hope the loading screen between deaths is shorter, it's immersion breaking

[@DeathComeInPeace]

@@SocietyKilledTheUnicorn What other game's combat do you find fun?

[@SocietyKilledTheUnicorn]

@@DeathComeInPeace DMC 5 is very tight. Bayonetta. Even nioh was better than souls. Ghost of Tsushima had very tight sword play as well, on lethal difficulty you die within two hits. Haven't played sifu yet but heard that it's exceptional as well. Edit: forgot sekiro, the masterpiece that, that game is

[@spartandud3]

I would just like to say how much I appreciate your reviews. There have been times where I disagree with your opinions but I never feel like I've been misinformed about anything. You provide so much information that 99% of the time I know whether or not I'll be interested in getting the game afterwards, even if I end up liking something you didn't or vice versa. You do fantastic work and this video is no exception. Thank you.

[@moonlightreaper6869]

Beyond hyped at this point i hope everyone is in a position to chill out and play some elden ring good luck on the lands between my fellow kinsmen

[@pHixiq]

Snow storm might mess it up for me but god I hop not

[@moonlightreaper6869]

@@pHixiq Yeah i always think weird stuff happens to us gamers just before a great game is about to release hopefully the storm calms 👍

[@FindingCreatures]

Someone named moonlight reaper would definitely say this..

[@moonlightreaper6869]

@@FindingCreatures 🤣

[@mazohyst1878]

I don't watch many reviewers to be honest. I stumbled upon your channel once when I was on the fence about something. I always do my own research and base my purchases off that. I'm glad I found this channel, hell I find myself watching reviews for games I don't even plan to play just because of your wit and no bullshit reviews. You are the Gold Standard when it comes to review channels in my opinion. Keep it up man. I look forward to watching this, even though I already made my purchase ages ago.

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

I've seen this exact comment from you on dozens of other channels.

[@band67]

I've literally been as excited for this review to come out as the game itself!! Lol Would love to see a Walking the walk too! The Dying Light 2 walking the walk actually got me more into the game and helped me look for things I normally wouldn't have and had a fantastic experience!

[@matttipton6009]

What does it say that I love watching your reviews even for games I’m currently playing or already played? After 200 hours getting my platinum and all dlc trophies in AC Odyssey I still watched your review several times for it. I expect that will apply here too. Thank you for all your amazing work!! LONG LIVE ACG!!!

[@enochroot9438]

Just the review I've been waiting for, the most honest reliable insightful opinion as ever

[@BeastnHarlotDFO]

Look at mortismals channel, under rated

[@nestroit5010]

definitely, ACG is a well trusted source, really appreciate his work.

[@sheldonjplanktonn]

ACG is the gold standard in reviews

[@Lean_Green_Bean]

@Seth Taylor as far as I know no you can't remove the compass.

[@tonberryhugs6435]

As someone who started following FromSoftware back on PS3 with Demons Souls, this game is one of my top 5s of all time. And zero performance issues for me on PS5.

[@StrangeQuark79]

The wagon being pulled by giants reminds me of Dragnipur from Erickson's books. Very cool and definitely makes you wonder how big the baddie is that enslaved them.

[@Shenanigans19]

Dragnipur is such a cool concept

[@WINuFAIL]

I'm so happy others saw that!

[@scott96999]

That's exactly my issue with FromSoft games. They never move past "cool concept."

[@longdirtytoenails1076]

In Russia wagons pull giants.

[@rayhan382]

you sir have good taste

[@Doofledurf]

Hey, ACG. I loved the depth of this review. I agreed with the majority of what you said, though there was something I wanted to point out. You mentioned the game not giving you any sort of indication as to whether or not you've visited a location, need to return to a location, etc. This isn't actually an issue because the map allows you to place several different types of markers, allowing you to annotate your map. I use these to mark bosses I still need to fight, puzzles I've yet to solve, good areas to grind souls, etc.

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

Where are souls in this game? I've spent hundreds of hours and never heard of souls.

[@m74d3]

​@jarlwhiterun7478 he means runes. They were called souls in the dark souls games so he's using that terminology out of habit, but they're called runes in elden ring

[@BMB57]

FromSoft made the right choice giving ACG an early copy! Hell yes

[@nev3132]

Nicely done! Trending Top 8 and never a schill. By far the best game reviewer on the internet.

[@darkfangedsword8875]

So I'm thinking of starting with the prisoner now that I know The Bloody Wolf was a Playtest preset but I don't know. The confessor and vagabond seem awesome as well. I am so excited to just get into this game! Such an interesting and compelling world I know we all will be talking about so much in the years to come.

[@InfiniteBeak]

Isn't Hero basically the same as what BW was?

[@darkfangedsword8875]

@@InfiniteBeak I'm not sure but if I want a similar build probably a good choice. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@thebigpapa4699]

Go wretched or go home

[@master-d2776]

Confessor is the way

[@thebigpapa4699]

@L_O_W_K_E_Y-G THEbigpapa is not pleased with your reply

[@Fyke816]

I appreciate you updating the title after the patch. Most channels would just leave it as is.

[@bobbob-cd9yl]

Elden ring imo kinda also makes me feel like a new dragons dogma done right would be awesome

[@eX8jbn]

Its a shame Capcom was in dire straights at that point. Dragons dogma 2 is long overdue

[@raccoonofmotivation20]

You know it's being made right now, right?

[@bobbob-cd9yl]

@@raccoonofmotivation20 yeah heard the rumors

[@drunkensailor112]

Dragon's dogma was my favorite game of the 360/Ps3 generation and I can't wait for its sequel

[@benjif1380]

This may be the best month in gaming history. Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, Dying Light, Cyberpunk 1.5, Ollie Ollie World, Sifu. Out of all those games I choose this and it's a really tough choice.

[@CoercedJab]

Lmao you must’ve been born in the past 5 years

[@akira20ish]

Horizon is all I like

[@yourneighborhoodfriendlyme4242]

This game coming out this good is a W gamers need right now. Really enjoying Lost Ark, God of War, and Dying Light 2 on PC, all this year! 2022 looking RIGHT!!!

[@shinski8114]

you gotta try horizon forbidden west next!

[@shinski8114]

even pokemon arceus is amazing.

[@formarkv]

@@shinski8114 right? We are being spoiled this year for sure

[@tomgu2285]

@@shinski8114 hfw is meh

[@davidraquepas2344]

Poutine came here to say : NOPE

[@thedividendreport706]

Spent a lot of time checking out reviews today and yours is, hands down, the best presented and most comprehensive. Well done and thank you!

[@joshhagan4816]

This game is a must buy after watching this. Glad it’s got so much variety :)

[@svenversteeg5486]

Is it though?

[@lollyguy1266]

@M M Yeah they said they're working on it so we'll see. Doesn't affect me cause I play on ps5 and it runs great but I feel bad for the PC users. Hope that gets sorted out for ya man!

[@Major_Nuance]

@M M As an entrenched fan boy of the souls series... I have to agree.

[@akira20ish]

Trash

[@jmacknyc]

22:05 There is a setting to change the button prompts, they don't automatically change based on your input!!

[@brandonputnam1687]

I had a feeling this was gonna be something special but I wasn't expecting the reviews to be this good across the board. Looks like we have a masterpiece on our hands.

[@MassiveHappyClapper]

It will be if they can improve performance on series X and PS5 and hold to 60fps.

[@reveredrobin9457]

@@MassiveHappyClapper Is it not 60fps locked? not bothered about 4K. Tbh I just played Bloodborne few month ago at 30 and I thought that run brilliantly

[@wilhelmolofsson965]

@@reveredrobin9457 on ps5 it drops to 55 but on the series X it drops down to 45

[@reveredrobin9457]

@@wilhelmolofsson965 Thanks for info, will grab it on ps5 then. Their games often tend to run better on Sony consoles for whatever reason

[@HaosOnline]

@@reveredrobin9457 it 100% different across the board. Some people are having issues others are not even on ps5

[@jonsilence1842]

this is why i always hit you up for reviews first. thanks bro for having out backs once again

[@totallymojo]

Great video. I was on the fence on buying this but when I hear you talk about it I once again realize I just don't like souls games. Even if they look cool and interesting, gameplay still aren't something that I'd enjoy. Thanks for saving me a buy ACG. Enjoy Elden Ring everyone.

[@ACGreviews]

Glad I could help

[@riffgroove]

Same. "Ah.... It's the new Dark Souls game. I didn't like Dark Souls." Saved me a purchase.

[@Captain.AmericaV1]

If you've ever played *Dragons Dogma,* you should like this as it feels like a more forgiving *Dark Souls,* with *Dragons Dogma* elements thrown in to make a fantastic game.

[@riffgroove]

@@Captain.AmericaV1 Dragon's Dogma was okay at best. Best part of it was the boss-fights.

[@Captain.AmericaV1]

@riffgroove fair enough. I loved it, especially the dark arisen dlc.

[@MolitovMichelleX]

That animation for the bow draw. Such good detail. Bow is clearly a warbow as thats exactly how those were drawn.

[@surft]

Can't wait to see Karak doing a Walking the Walk while fighting a difficult boss.

[@TogetherAxe]

Anyone running through the comments. Stop and buy the game now there is no world where u regret your purchase

[@Sealy_boy]

I regretted it and just got my refund from Steam :/

[@johnnyflannigan136]

​@@Sealy_boygames an absolute masterpiece.. You didnt play it....obviously.. Go play fornite

[@Sealy_boy]

@@johnnyflannigan136 played it for three hours. Sorry me not liking the game hurt your feelings.

[@Themadladi]

@@Sealy_boy you can’t play for 3 hours if you refunded it

[@Sealy_boy]

@@Themadladi that’s what I thought too. Technically it was 2.6 hours so I was nervous Steam wouldn’t do it, but luckily they did haha

[@tr1pl741]

12:00 you can come close regardless. This one had me in stitches 🤣🤣🤣 Great review ACG 👍🏽

[@ACGreviews]

Dude I was spot on

[@schnitzel9003]

The art direction of this game is very difficult for me to describe. It looks like a mix between the medieval aspects of Dark Souls with the most bright, pleasant, heavenly looking hellscape, and a slight hint of Valheim.

[@fluoridegood]

Wretch is what I’m planning to start with. Not my usual choice here, but something about an open world where I have to scavenge and use the gear I happen to stumble upon rather than start with, seems very appealing!

[@RevelationsStudio]

You have just given me the best reason to do this!

[@davidraquepas2344]

Sadomasochism

[@Binyamin.Tsadik]

There is an option to show keyboard shortcuts vs controller shortcuts. You have to select it to change it.

[@WinstonHofler]

Let’s go!!! Two days before release. The anxiety is killing me. Just give me Elden Ring!

[@franklin4302]

just so you know, it is releasing a lot of places early depending on where you are at! I'm on USA West coast and it releases at 3pm tomorrow!

[@smooth_9248]

22:17 There is a setting somewhere in the game that allows you to choose the default button type that shows on the HUD. I changed mine to show Keyboard and then went back to Controller.

[@noah9942.]

You can attach through walls like enemies. Always could. Though for many weapons, jumping attacks are the only consistent way to do so

[@lolitsajoke77]

I can’t seem to get hits consistently. It’s like I need to start swinging my sword 5feet before the enemy

[@fredo3161]

I love the little horse. Totally reminds me of Princess Mononoke when it's leaping around.

[@KindOldRaven]

Another weird thing... Elden ring has a ''RayTracingQuality'' setting in its Graphics config file, which is standard set to ''low-mid-high-ultra'' dependin on what baseline you've chosen. Another weird thing is that my PC seems to run the game itself fine 1440p high (3700x, 16gb ram, 3060ti) at 60fps, outside of the weird stutters in the overworld when traversing, mostly.

[@RamonIRL]

Not watched yet as I busy doing KZbin content. I just wanna say it’s people like you who inspired me man. Elden has been on my list along with Horizon and I’m gonna watch your reviews now. Perfect games for me to get back in the swing. You’re the ONLY channel in all media I take advice from. You are genuine, detailed and honest. I love your content and like so many, we appreciate your grind. Respect from the UK

[@JohnSilverHawkins]

I'm not sure if I've ever been as excited for an iron mask, as when I saw it on your character after that character creator showcase.

[@kingofthesharks]

GRRM: "hmmmm maybe I should stick with these guys instead of tv showrunners"

[@NurComments]

yeah i do want the walking the walk! when I saw you had your review out I closed the gaming bolt one so fast they couldnt even produce a "final verdict" for some other game that hasnt even dropped yet (i preordered in december, glad theres no bad surprises here)

[@rofflesvanwagon]

Already got it preloaded on my series x. Unlocks 9pm pst. Only a few hours to go!

[@SwashBuccaneer]

Can't wait to experience this. Another amazing review. As always, my main source of reviews.

[@HJonesT]

I’ve been watching for years, I hope you can hit 1M this year!

[@SunnySoCal]

wow your reviews never cease to anaze me i will definitely be picking this up friday i always wished dark souls had a bit more wiggle room sometimes the fights are so confined this open world opens up new opportunities

[@brandonblackfyre5783]

The reviews on this channel are always the best... thank you for that and thank you for taking the time to make the guide and make a video of it

[@vexmyth0clast]

Been waiting for this review for months. Thanks for the great content as always.

[@zankheal]

This was the review that I've been waiting for. Please keep the reviews coming + walking the walk videos! Peace and take care.

[@zaddyzeeseburgnutz]

All souls games have their issues, I don't think anyone was expecting a completely flawless experience if you're familiar with fromsoft games. Looking forward to playing it tomorrow!

[@derekofbaltimore]

Actually i think some people ARE expecting a flawless experience

[@Ice9kills78]

Yeah I'd agree...I think ALOT are seeing it as the next coming. I personally am not looking forward to this tbh, but it's coming rn thru gamefly...so I'm gunna give it at least a fair shake. Never enjoyed soulsborne games...but still at least try each one.

[@drinkswatere]

It comes out on the 25th right? so day after tomorrow!..?

[@statickmatti6938]

@@Ice9kills78 not to Be that guy but of you played every soulsborne game and didint enjoy them pretty sure you could have been sure about not liking them after max 2

[@zaddyzeeseburgnutz]

@@derekofbaltimore some are, but I said people who are familiar with the series.

[@sportbrown83]

You deserve all the subscribers! Been a fan for a long time and still can't believe how few followers you have. I enjoy basically everything you do, keep grinding! I appreciate you.

[@ranran2218]

Such a great and honest in depth review. This game will be challenging but I think also very rewarding. Cant wait to give it a try. Thank for the review ACG!

[@3jake5mee]

The reviews have amazed me. No need to apologize for the 30 min video, the longer the better (heh) love your content keep it up man

[@eduardpaul8413]

This is one of the very very few reviews I will watch for this game. Most reviewers will certainly try to cram as many hyperbolic superlatives as possible into their reviews to sell gamers on this title. I like souls-like games and have played many. Strangely, my favorite one is the Demon's Souls Remake! Bluepoint managed to deliver smooth gameplay for the great game world Fromsoft never bothered to achieve. I'll wait until I know if Fromsoft didn't deliver once more a technically sub-par realization of a great idea. This is another review very much worth watching because it manages all the things the game does very well, as well as things that are not great or downright bad. Thanks!

[@Moon_Presence]

What do you mean From never bothered to achieve, you act like the PS3 could deliver 60 fps.... Get outta here with that... Demons Souls was amazing on the PS3.

[@antonioenrico]

I love ACG reviews. Probably the reviewer I trust the most. My one request is maybe have the reviews chaptered when you scrub forward like you see in other YT vids. I usually skip the audio and music segment, and sometimes the performance segment too. Graphics, gameplay, fun factor are usually my main criteria.

[@antonioenrico]

And thats another reason i love ACG. Is that his reviews are categorized like that.

[@iamgates7679]

like most of us I have been beaten into the ground with shattered expectations around games the last few years. So i tried to temper all excited about this title; your fantastic review and others I’ve read has given me the green light to be STOKED AF. Thanks for doing your thing. Cheers!

[@petevegas3274]

how haven't you hit a million subs yet? this is a 10M sub channel

[@themattissue]

Still watching but awesome review !! I think this would be an ideal game for a walking the walk video, might be difficult making it to certain locations though lol! A few suggestions for a walking the walk: -Cyberpunk 2077 (this is my #1 honestly, although there are many bugs, it is such an immersive world with a ridiculous amount of detail) -Skyrim -Red Dead Redemption 2 -Stalker -Batman Arkham series -Fallout 4/New Vegas Been a viewer for many years, thank you for all the amazing content.

[@teeheeleelee]

Just wanted to say thank you for your reviews. When it comes to games I'm interested in you're the first content creator I look to for a review and it's been that way for years, but I only just noticed that today. Good stuff man.

[@jj515789]

With all the great games launching this year, this is my most highly anticipated Game of The Year. I'm glad it looks like a really good game and is receiving a lot of praise in reviews.

[@cursecom2019]

The fact that THIS is the most critical review I've seen speaks volumes

[@SeaLlamas]

Why was it changed to "wait"? Feel like this is a generational masterpiece that is a must buy.

[@iguessimryan]

King of consistency, thank you.

[@kingofthesharks]

Crazy how you can power thru the depths, breadth, and stress of Horizon + Elden and still write fantastic witty reviews of proper detail and length. What a champ

[@MsRais123]

You normally watch a game review once or twice and its gone but this? This is something else! I watch it everyday,its just so god damn entertaining! Damn awesome work man.

[@gabrielrodrigues499]

Dude, once again, amazing review! You continuously show how a game review should be done, wether I agree with you or not! Keep up the amazing work! Ps. Just finished Dar Souls for the first time and I’ll start bloodborne now! Can not wait to play elden ring next!

[@whodunit6939]

12:00 You didn't have to do my man Varro from Spartacus like that.

[@theguitargod12]

Skipped right to the last 5 min, closed my eyes, and you said everything I needed to know. It sounds like I will not regret my pre-purchase. Thank you!

[@Outmind01]

Are you me lol?

[@pillowgood1318]

Can you turn the enemy life bars off? They kind of wreck the immersion IMO. Hope that's an option either now or in the future.

[@DarkHorseDanny]

I absolutely love Sekiro but I’m not keen on Bloodborne or Dark Souls series - so I’m not too sure if I’ll enjoy this one but the game sure as hell looks beautiful

[@CherryDrop101]

Whaaaat bloodborne is the 🐐

[@robertskr8507]

Bro... you the Gandalf of game reviews.. A Master of your Art!

[@Keomayo121]

Only complaint I’d have is the UI has been the same for years.sort of makes me feel like all I’m playing is DLC which I get people will stand by it and say if it ain’t broke don’t fix it but with all the innovation in the gaming world now I’d figure that something like UI would be looked at as well. Like vidual representstilns of UI elements on the player character would feel more immersive such as the estud flask having different variations of colors for how much used are left. Two sets of weapons always shown on character as to see what weapons you can switch to and from in current load out. Idk

[@michaelbulls5872]

Love you brother, have been following you for all these years and the content is still spectacular. Thx for all of your hard work man. Appreciate it!

[@adamrasmussen9939]

First game I pre-ordered in years. Saw SkillUp's review and took advantage of his GMG discount code..ngl felt a little dirty for doing it....but its out tomorrow and I knew I was gonna buy it, so I figured I may as well preload it...Elden Ring looks like it could supplant Skyrim as the standard by which all others are measured...although I doubt it will ever come close to replacing Skyrim as king of the re-release....

[@boomson3082]

I love your reviews. Been watching a long time but realized I never subscribed. Checked that box today. Keep it up!

[@mfallen6894]

I love that they're still using essentially the same audio feedback for enemy hits and kills as they were in Demon's/DS1. The series/formula is progressing and moving forward, but there is still enough nostalgia to keep it grounded in "this is a Soulsborne title". I finally pre-ordered it today; held off just in case there was a CDPR 2077 "surprise", but would have been shocked if this wasn't amazing. Been waiting for this game since DS3 (didn't care for Sekiro) so this will be the game of the decade for me thus far. Finally, a Soulsborne gets released! Already know I'll have well over 1000hr into this game, just like every other Soulsborne released.

[@dannyg5727]

This was the only review I needed and wanted to see. Thanks for getting it out so fast. This will be a day one for me now.

[@ACGreviews]

another update Rating moved to wait. Since I was not officially ever informed of any patch coming and in fact it was stressed that the patch I had was the review code. I am comfortable with THAT score. However the new patch as made performance widely worse. So I am changing the review to a wait, the addendum video can also be seen on the other post. The game is good but this patch borks a ton.

[@sovereignsammy8528]

Forgot to pin this

[@yarchieduke]

I guess it's a buy now

[@jamescalvert5263]

At 12:20 is that suppose to be a helmet inspired by one of Corey Taylor's mask? That looks pretty similar if I remember right.

[@brandonchambers963]

Oh man, it’s officially less than 24 hours left till we can start playing it. I just cannot believe it’s finally here. It’s so surreal. Feels like just yesterday we knew nothing about this game, then next we were getting the reveal trailer and BOOM…now it’s release time. Words can’t express the sheer excitement and joy I’m feeling. I feel like a kid on Christmas Eve night and not many things bring me those types of feelings anymore. Im savoring every moment of this and discovering the Lands Between for the first time. See you all there! Have fun!

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

Sheer* You're not a barber.

[@brandonchambers963]

@@jarlwhiterun7478 umm ok. Thanks for the correction I guess?

[@svartholstjornuson6215]

2:33: Those enemies totally remind me of Nitropedes from Illusion of Gaia's Sky Garden. I'd be a bit disappointed if, when they die, they don't chuck their orbs into the air like flying grenades.

[@Palavon_of_Shiraz]

I was really hoping because the developers were flaunting GRRM that this would perhaps have a deep story. But if it did, ACG would have said something a little more about it. For someone whose main turn off from DS is the lack of constant narrative, I may as well take this as "It's Dark Souls... but big." Shouldn't have expected otherwise. Guess I'm stuck with Nioh (which isn't even FS) and Sekiro. Note: I LOVE DS gameplay. But I'm sorry. I DO get bored of games with very few cutscenes.

[@lollyguy1266]

Strange take honestly but I respect it. Personally, I would rather piece together the lore myself than have it spoon-fed to me. Well I hope you can enjoy it nonetheless!

[@KingHoborg]

@@lollyguy1266 'Spoon-fed' is a bad word for what I think they're describing. I think they're more referring to the ability to play a game and be pulled into an active narrative. If I were to make a guess, it sounds like it would be like Red Dead Redemption 2 versus Dark Souls. Red Dead has a clearly defined story and the world has lore sprinkled around that you can find if you so choose, while Dark Souls has a story that is more shrouded in mystery where the lore you must (in many cases) actively look for is very important to filling in the blanks. Both are great games and provide satisfaction to the player when they experience it, but they go about it in very different ways.

[@RJMacReady1]

Wha-? The amount of cutscenes has an influence on your opinion of a game? Thats….thats a new one.

[@Lean_Green_Bean]

Weird take ngl but respectable

[@BedHeadHero007]

Awesome review, I ended up purchasing the game and love it a ton, but I wanted to say that the "Error" You had with the game displaying the gamepad inputs instead of the keyboard inputs isn't actually an error and you can switch between the displayed inputs in the settings. To change the on-screen display: System > Device And Display > 8 rows down you'll see "Device For On-Screen Prompts" You can switch it from Gamepad to Mouse and Keyboard. Hope this helps anyone who might be struggling with the input displays, I certainly did and ended up switching to gamepad before seeing this in the settings. I think it'd have been a good idea to at least ask players which input they prefer when they're calibrating brightness and things at the start. Anyways, good luck, Tarnished!

[@HAL1138]

Great review as always man! Can’t wait to jump into this in two days! Kudos on playing without any online guides or hints! A true feat!

[@reals1998]

For anyone wondering, there is a setting under UI settings that allows you to switch the button prompts to the mouse and keyboard counterparts. :)

[@ACGreviews]

Still bugged for me

[@daltonspeer9669]

As someone who is simply below average at video games I've never been intrigued by Souls-like games. Something made to be punishing is usually just impossible for me haha. I may end up playing it one day but for now it's being pushed to the bottom of my backlog. If anyone has a reason to think I'll love it, I'll definitely listen.

[@alpacapicnic]

I am also below average :) I've just got the game and I'll let you know if I think its worth a try!

[@daltonspeer9669]

@Far Stox I mean yeah, same thing really. I don't mean punishing in the negative sense, I definitely see the appeal. Amd correct me if need be, but you're basically playing a memory game of the opponents actions right? Like it's not like learning the fight system is hard, you're just memorizing the opponent? Which i def see the appeal, just don't know if it's for me.

[@alpacapicnic]

I tried I died a thousand times I rage quit

[@daltonspeer9669]

@@alpacapicnic So safe to say, it wasn't as much fun for you?

[@danielirving7209]

Ummmmm….were those giant lobsters climbing a tower after you? Hahahhaha @2:55

[@cobrien4007]

Great review! As I thought, it doesn’t look like my kind of game but super happy for everyone excited that they are getting an incredible experience.

[@SteCollects]

Have you tried any of the soulsborne games? Just give one of them a go and if you like it i’m sure you’d enjoy this. Elden ring looks very similar to dark souls 3 from what I can see

[@loganroberts6935]

This is all I’ve been waiting for to listen to on my 30 min drive home from work. So pumped already preloaded on the box

[@4040chocolate]

Always nice to have a game live up to the hype and released in a good state.

[@El_Cid-40]

@2:18 hat tip to Hawkeye Gough’s bow movement

[@Kagiiiii]

Really appreciate all the effort you put into your reviews, I'm so stoked for this game!

[@calzos]

You're reviews are always top notch! Clear, concise, and full of content. Hope you're doing well!

[@rommelthedesertfox3089]

Skills ups is just as good

[@dvmibm]

Game of the WW III year. A fitting end to gaming and humanity altogether

[@defenstrator4660]

Showing the controller instead of the PC bindings doesn’t seem to be bug. It just doesn’t show them of particular aggravation was finding the map button which didn’t even show up on the keyboard assignment I had to push every key just to find it.