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

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Elden Ring Review Like Nothing Else "Buy, Wait for Sale, Never Touch?"
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[@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

[@jalight27]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@FuZzOtagE]

Can you remove the compass

[@lollyguy1266]

@@FuZzOtagE 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.

[@R3TR0J4N]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@tscotts9699]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@FuZzOtagE]

Can you remove the compass

[@leanformeme8470]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@tr1pl741]

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

[@ACGreviews]

Dude I was spot on

[@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

[@zankheal]

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

[@MolitovMichelleX]

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

[@Gruso57]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@SoFarSoGoodSoWhat14]

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

[@darkfangedsword8875]

@@SoFarSoGoodSoWhat14 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

[@SwashBuccaneer]

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

[@tle90]

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.

[@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

[@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 🤣

[@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

[@GavinRamonShow]

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

[@Fyke816]

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

[@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)

[@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.

[@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

[@jonsilence1842]

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

[@vexmyth0clast]

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

[@surft]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@nev3132]

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

[@senshai1267]

loved the idea that there is no hint of the place to go next to . basically expecting you to be smarter . brilliant !!

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@tyler9123]

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

[@akira20ish]

Trash

[@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!

[@lorenzolepori5489]

Thanks for the review man. You're one of the best out there when it comes to unbias quality reviews. Keep it up 👍🏻. Peace.

[@danielreichard9082]

Excellent review. Very detailed, covers all the bases I was curious about, and good sense of humor. Thanks for the info👍

[@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.

[@kingofthesharks]

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

[@boomson3082]

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

[@rofflesvanwagon]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@respectfulremastersbymetal8336]

I'm sorry, those sound effects you played for the example are freakin' hilarious. Whenever you slash something it sounds like someone slopping a 5-gallon bucket of water onto a concrete driveway being recorded with the microphone in a metal trash can. SPLOOOSH!

[@El_Cid-40]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@morrowthewizard3945]

Thank you for continued reviews they help alot

[@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!

[@VoicelessScream]

As always, what a freakin awesome review - on point, covers all angles and does it well, damn, you`re good a this! Would you say this one does better than the other FS in making a range/magical build truly viable ? Sorcery/Prayers were a massive disappointment in DS3.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@positivevibesrfc]

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

[@reveredrobin9457]

@@positivevibesrfc 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

[@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.

[@viktor_v-ughnda_vaudville_476]

I was apprehensive about watching any reviews before I got my hands on it because of how some or most game reviewers don’t give honest opinions and especially don’t have respect for the thin line they have to walk when coming to lore or showing or talking about things that are important to long time fans but I love how you review games you are my number 1 reviewer and I clicked you review without a second thought because I know the quality of your reviews and once again you (and skillUP) were perfect with your reviews and I appreciate everything you put out thank you for being you and doing what you do the way you do it. Umbassa

[@darylccc]

Great honest review as always. Also good affirmation that I made the correct decision pre-ordering my first game in 3 years, the last being Sekiro.

[@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

[@Kagiiiii]

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

[@HJonesT]

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

[@tricitydrip8928]

Perfect review! Definitely playing this day 1

[@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.

[@leanformeme8470]

Weird take ngl but respectable

[@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

[@blessedheavyelements8544]

Amazing level of detail and knowledge! Thank you very much for your concise analysis. Very helpful! Best Regards! Subscribed.

[@jmacknyc]

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

[@charlieclark9552]

I waited for the sale, I just got it today

[@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.

[@Rustyemu93]

you can change what keybinds are displayed in the settings just like every dark souls, lol

[@WMWAnimations]

I absolutely loved your Walking the Wam of Horizon FB. Please do one for Elden Ring!

[@sajohnson09]

Elden ring went from a joint game between GRRM with no release date for months (much like his winds of winter) to out before BoTW 2 which were both announced like 3 years ago.... Went from almost no news at all to full release... Still no news on the other one.

[@jeffrey4531]

Many games in the past, when I was growing up had that figure it out yourself, throw you into the fire kinda of feel. For some it can be tedious, but I always loved Souls games for keeping that tradition.

[@Ice9kills78]

I would agree with ya...but here's my issue. Ive tried every soulsborne game and can't get into it...well for one I'm not a fan of the combat, but for 2, it does throw you in the deepend. And if you've never played one b4, it can be quite the turn off to some. I'm 43, been gaming all my life and these types of games are the only ones I've been truly lost in...and not in a good way, so it's turned me off. Maybe they should throw an optional tutorial for ppl when first jumping in vs having to go online and find out what this is or that. I don't need ultra hand holding, but a bone here or there might help bring in those of us that are on the fringe.

[@ucpham9910]

@@Ice9kills78 u need wiki when play ds

[@Ice9kills78]

@@ucpham9910 how bout just play something better...which is what I do. 😊

[@mantistobbogan6728]

Awesome review as usual ACG. Got my copy this morning. Can't wait to get into it

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@Tanstaafl_74]

23:02 hahahaha, don't think I didn't notice you cutting away from getting absolutely clapped by that revenant spawn.

[@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....

[@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

[@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

[@TheNathanNAPALM]

Can't wait, excellent review! I can't wait for all the random adventures from exploring all the nooks and crannies and of course .. learning the boss fights! Good times ahead! Game of the year?

[@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.

[@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!

[@whodunit6939]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@josephjvr6509]

This was a fantastic review. Thank you for putting the time in.

[@joshuacarroll4805]

The, “Double jumping like those goats in the videos in the mountains,” line got me so good. 😂😂