Five Games That Were Better Than I Expected In 2024

[@KennethKaniff999]

1 game reviewer that was better than we deserved in 2024: Mortismal Gaming

[@MaraJade-id2]

I tried Another Crabs Treasure after your review….i LOVED it! I don’t play soles like games, they are too hard. But, the game had difficulty levels and even a way to get through the game in an unconventional way… you talked about it….so, I tried it…and I found myself laughing out loud, enjoying the play time and story and finding the end moving….I will remember this game for years to come… thanks for your sharing your thoughts because I had a great time!

[@AdAce21]

Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth is easily one of the best games of the year

[@foseydontanri7859]

bro non stop pumping videos. stock some and go on a vacation, you are gonna burnout bro. we love you.

[@XiLock_Alotx]

Bro clearly has a good process and schedule. I don’t think we have anything to worry about. He’s a big boy and will know when his body is tired and needs a break. Appreciate the concern though

[@A.D.I.D.A.S-916]

@@XiLock_AlotxVery true lol

[@gothichellokitty]

i think both the op by fosey and the comment by ilock are valid personally! i think we are all here to see mort thrive, but wanna make sure hes doing okay 😊

[@MortismalGaming]

Thank you all! I appreciate the concern, but there's no need to worry really, most of the videos you're going to see this week were made in advance because I'm taking a trip as an example. I've been doing this specifically a long time, not to mention the normal job experience before this, and I know what my limits are.

[@ender749]

Didn't worry, If mort burns out he'll leave us review on burning out

[@Exxy6965]

RGG, the dev of Yakuza series, is absolutely amazing at what it does. I played all of Yakuza games apart from Infinite Wealth and despite them resuing assets every game (mini games return, or the maps are the same between games, like Kamurocho or Sotenbori), they do it so masterfully that I honestly find it amazing. I don't play all the mini games (especially not MAHJONG lol) but I always find at least one of the mini games that I bring completely through because I am into it (pocket racer, hostess clubs, baseball, golf, and even coliseum in Gaiden). Really looking forward to Pirate Yakuza with my favorite character of the series as a protagonist.

[@DanielFalca0]

Yakuza 0 Cabaret got me more hooked than the actual game lmao

[@mjschlosser]

Space marine 2 was so much better than I expected. I haven’t bought a game with a friend for so many years but him and I had such a blast! Like you I wish there was more operations or campaign despite how big production they went!

[@DrasticSkuba]

I love the Yakuza series. I played the original way back in the PS2 days. I'm now working my way through the series (halfway through Yakuza 5 now). I'm really looking forward to reaching the Like a Dragon games

[@SleepyMook]

8:20 believe me, as a massive fan of the series they are all pretty much fever dreams

[@fruitrings2238]

Nice to see the Geneforge shoutout.

[@jackmustdie1125]

Great video! This put Space Marine 2 on my radar. The other 4 games were already on my priority list to play/finish.

[@zin6352]

Welcome to Yakuza! I hope you dive a bit deeper into the Yakuza series at some point. Genuinely some of my favorite games of all time, and a comfort series of mine. The laughter, tears, and everything in between that the series has brought me is something I’ll never forget

[@GreenOne01]

I'm pretty sure Another crab's treasure is the 1st game I've 100% on steam. I jumped on it because of your 1st look & review. It's a great game & I appreciate you keeping it spoiler free 😁. - there are so many little things to love about this game. I just about died when I found full packages of mock "impossible" meat counted among the trash thrown in the ocean... 😂

[@onepieceLazy]

I'm actually playing Pacific Drive right now, thanks to your video. Wish you told me how damn scary this game is though.

[@guyinapandasuit2691]

Haven't even watched it yet but stoked to see Space Marine on the cover. I'm creeping up on 200 hours in Rogue Trader. Taking a lot of time to do and see everything. But I feel that game would fit the list if I were making it. I already knew I had 40k bias. But I didn't expect to get near Baldurs Gate 3 levels of entertainment with Rogue Trader. I can't wait for more content honestly. I feel like they could implement a grind or periodic tiny updates. I know that's asking. A lot but still. It's too good. I'll admit, easily broken tho. Literally everyone can be a one turn solo wipe monster haha I'm glad you liked infinite wealth so much. Yakuza/Like a Dragon is my favorite series. I don't think the rest of the games are your speed. But they really are a lot of fun. Each one has several side activities with just as much detail as a full game just like Infinite wealth. Like the Hunting in 5, property management in 0, or Dragon Kart from 7. So many memories in those games. The Judgement Titles are essential in my opinion. They are a spinoff of Yakuza but take place in the same timeframe and cities as the Yakuza games. A few crossover appearances. And TBH, Lost Judgement might be my favorite of the entire series.

[@staciwhite1256]

Mort, your videos are like my morning coffee, even when the game you cover is something I might never play. Always genuine and classy in a time in which that’s a growing rarity. Just want to say, “Thanks.”

[@alimojebi9650]

Your content is getting even more entertaining than before. Really appreciate all your hard work trying to diversify the genres of videos you're producing here. Thank you.

[@mjschlosser]

Infinite wealth was so good!! I spent a good 100 hours into it. I didn’t need the new game plus cause I did it all. I love all how jokey and unserious it was. Such a good cast of characters. The writing was excellent. What a wonderful game.

[@LORDOFDORKNESS42]

I really hope Pacific Drive gets a sequel, or at least inspires a few more games. It really felt like one of those formulas that's one, two literations away from all-time classic. If not outright a new sub-genre of car based survival games.

[@DanielFalca0]

You mentioned Pacific Drive in a quite few videos already, that I need to check it out.

[@josephrevello1595]

I’ve been trying to sing the praises of the new Yakuza games to the sky Like a Dragon and Infinite Wealth are, seriously no bullshit, the best games I’ve ever played.

[@corey2232]

This video got me thinking, there really aren't enough comedy focused games! Comedy is one of the most popular genres of TV shows & movies, but few games are genuinely focused on being funny. You bring up the point that sometimes you play games just because you think they'll be funny, but I can't say I ever do that. Conker's Bad Fur Day is probably the only one I can remember. Other comedy games I've seen tend to be from indie companies, made for children or way more niche. Maybe I just need to branch out more 😅

[@abhaykumarsingh7081]

Man I love the reviews you put out! You were the best find of 2024 for me.

[@Zero_Zone.]

The Like A Dragon knockoff Pokemon game sounds like Gwent from The Witcher 3. A mini game that is so fun that you can send many hours playing and sometimes supercedes your focus from the main game.

[@N3XTG3NTACO]

Awesome to see Infinite wealth getting some love! Appreciate all the vids Mort

[@rashidfarhan6223]

Now this video was better than I expected!

[@Boskimiszcz007]

Man you should definitely try Yakuza 7: Like a dragon and Yakuza 0. The first one is an rpg, the beginning of the story of Ichiban - the main protagonist of Infinite Wealth. The second is a prequel to the whole series and an action game where you switch between Kiryu - main protagonist through all of the games, but Y7 and the second being Majima, who will be the main character of of Pirate Yakuza next year and who is also a very important character throught the series. Both have amazing and engaging story and are extremelly fun.

[@ThomasPaine01]

Space Marine 2 is on my wishlist already. It looks like a very good game.

[@SuperLocrian]

Thanks Mortis, appreciate all your recommendations. I tried playing Yakuza 0 last year - put a lot of hours in. In the past few years, I've come to prefer games with the least amount of hud/info on the screen. In other words, not really into damage numbers on screen like Borderlands. Immersion blah blah blah...

[@bigtomcasual]

Daily dinner time routine: put phone in little stand on kitchen counter, fire up whatever Mort posted today, start cooking dinner, eventually have a moment where that video is over and I’m forced to slum into some other KZbin crap for the rest of the time

[@thubanyeob3823]

Top 5 video i enjoyed more than i expected to brother.

[@astroman129]

Ty for the video Mr. Tismal!!!

[@LivingGuy484]

Another Crab's Treasure is a cute game. I found it via IronPineapple and I really loved the art style, voice acting, and general vibe

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

Space marine 2 for sure

[@NadeemShekh-uy9zn]

I want Sabre interactive to make a new Hulk game

[@Habichuela_Lover]

Great vid as always

[@lostasleep]

The video *was* better than expected! I didn't expect geneforge 2 to make the list if I'm honest, and I always welcome more gushing about another crab's treasure, it'll never get old c:

[@pmratpoison]

mortym videos are always as good as i expect them to be, because you are the best!

[@jasonz7788]

Thanks!

[@coconutologist]

Thanks for the video. If this Like a Dragon was this experimental, then what will its pirate-sim sequel do? Onward to 400k. All glory to the algorithm.

[@bakuiel1901]

This video was as good as I expected

[@jasonhinkle9393]

I'm surprised Pacific Drive made this list. From your review, it seemed like the end of the game for you was more disappointment thatn the rest of the game exceeding your expectations overall. I'm always interested in your take on the rogue-like genre of games, since most don't have much of a narrative. Have you ever considered trying your hand at Dead Cells? I have such a love/hate relationship with that game, and would be curious to get your impressions from a 100% completion point of view. I've been at it for over a year and have scraped through to 4BC, but the game definitely has noticable difficulty spikes. I was just making the suggestion since the developer has finally wrapped that game up and moved on to Windblown. You're work ethic and personal story are very inspiring and it's that personalization that keeps me watching your content daily. Keep up the great work!

[@HanaNoMaude]

Another Crab’s Treasure might be my personal indie game of the year. At the very least it is up there. Go figure, playing fun games for fun is fun 😆

[@Spruehwuerstl]

Having a game you wish there was more of is a good sign that it's a good game 😊

[@iRagePenguin]

I don’t see anyone else pointing this out, but if you really enjoyed Infinite Wealth, I recommend playing the other Yakuza/Like A Dragon games. They have always had the weird and zany stuff in it that you specifically mentioned loving. And even better, the series will have call backs in later games referencing the fever dream like quests of previous games, just to make sure you know that it’s canon. I think you would get a kick out of playing them, even if you didn’t review them, and I especially don’t recommend trying to 100% them, cuz some things on the completion list are soul sucking time wasters. And I’m glad to know I was right for Pacific Drive and Another Crab’s Treasure on my wishlist.

[@siberarmi]

I really love the idea of Pacific Drive but sadly can't play because of my motion sickness...

[@clifcorcoran9917]

Better than Anticipated KZbin Jazz 🎶

[@NotXsoXoptic]

You talk about another crabs treasure as much as you want

[@fjohn10]

Far better than expected :):):)

[@InMaTeofDeath]

I wanted to play Pacific Drive but the thing that killed it for me is not being able to save anytime you want.

[@DangerBay]

my fav reviewer

[@Tinywars]

It’s funny because Space Marine 2 isn’t as good as I expected. It’s so short for the price. I don’t care how good it looks.

[@ajemison3]

Ill have to go back and finish Another Crab's Treasure after this.

[@jeremiahkisimba5938]

Great video

[@regzindahood]

The video is better than expected, some are even unexpected. I would really love to know 5 games that were below your expectation though, Mort.

[@MortismalGaming]

Soon

[@emufarm29]

Hold up, did you play infinite wealth without playing Yakuza like a dragon? Bro you gotta go back to it, it's so good

[@marcusaurellius8755]

MORTISMALLLLLL!!!!!

[@LenaTheInqusitorCat]

Maybe you should try Sir Whoopass: Immortal Death game. I didnt play it myself, but i heard its extremly silly.

[@sodapopinksi667]

It's on giveaway with Amazon Prime at the end of this month. I'm going to try it then.

[@eddiebarton7217]

You’re awesome

[@laddjuuzo4998]

Let's gooo like a dragon! The Like A dragon/yakuza games are just straight up good. Probably my favorite games of all time right beside ME, DA, and Control. The Lost judgement spinoff series is also really good. Especially 2 which had a story that really hit me in the feels.

[@SaintxNio]

Mortismal and Boomstick are the two video game reviewers I actually have the most faith in for reviews.

[@Makoto03]

Dragon Age: The Veilguard was way better than i expected. I just finished the story last night. Combat was fun and the companions were more interesting than the initial trailer showed. But best of all the Solas story had a satisfying conclusion, which is great as an DA Inquisition fan. Also Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth is a great choice. I'm a huge fan of the Yakuza series so i expected high quality from that game. Its still my current game of the year and looking forward to Like a Dragon: Pirate in Hawaii next year.

[@hanli5416]

Enjoying story too allthough i do feel the general dialogue is not quite on the same level as the prior games. The banter tends to cut off too early which makes it feel a lil off. Played a very effective mortalitasi staff ray mage but this had the bad side effect of making the gameplay a little boring. After maxing veiljumpers and everyone else 2 star i felt the need to mix my run by starting a new run with a warrior.

[@onatgz]

free comment, because i can.

[@GeorgeGeo]

for me.. Space Marine _ I went in with high hopes.. and I dont really like that game at all. Just has no good feeling to it at all for me. On the otherside a huge surprise for me was Mechwarrior 5 Clans - man I am having a blast with that game.

[@PatrickMartinez1]

What is geneforge 2? I look it up and it's just some older game from 2004?

[@sodapopinksi667]

Geneforge 2: Infestation. It's a remaster of the 2004 game. Spiderweb games are low-spec gamer crpg staples. They are independent and have been around for a long time.

[@Tomplaysguitar182]

Can you do a video on the opposite. Games which you thought would be interesting at first but ended up being painful to review?

[@MortismalGaming]

Later in the week

[@furypesto]

Close your eyes and its John Mulaney talking to you about video games

[@TheGronkus]

Gronk!

[@MasaTheSlayer]

Just curious, have you tried Project Zomboid?

[@glenisold79]

Engagement!

[@XiLock_Alotx]

I tried to get into Like a Dragon:Infinite Wealth. It simply didn’t grab me. There is no doubt an audience for that series though!

[@gabrielgutierrez6086]

Did you play the previous? The story of most games in the franchise is better than this. However, IW has the best gameplay loop after let's say 15 hours when you start getting upgrades and personalizing your party trying new jobs etc.

[@SuperLocrian]

I put 46 hours into Yakuza 0 last year - Cool, Weird, Not really for me.

[@Fredrik7le]

Mortem laughs at Elon Musks work schedule

[@utkarshgaur1942]

A good reminder for me to at least watch a playthrough of another crab's treasure.

[@jonsible]

Gunna have to temporarily revoke your dad card for having the self-control to not make the "shoals-like" joke again. Thanks for the reminder to play Yakuza.

[@armelior4610]

I'm pretty sure the ending of the crabsouls must be about a father and a son, with how much Mort bangs on about how it gave him the feels ^^

[@opethmike]

It’s not

[@JellyJman]

Yakuza games are peak, the series is amazing

[@jamesclark7448]

What? No Vail Guard?

[@vintageoriginallegit]

He expected it to be good

[@ryandavid1277]

Yes, little one Don't let your brain fry

[@Darkholow]

Any chance you will give Metaphor a try? It's one of the best games this year and a GOTY contender. I'm surprised you haven't reviewed it yet.

[@Syoung1200]

Metaphor already got a review weeks ago

[@WeeWeeJumbo]

you have 4.5 months to discover Monster Hunter World Iceborne. it’ll fix your whole life

[@Duckman8213]

You mentioned sometime ago that you would replay Final Fantasy 12 the zodiac age edition. I was just wondering if next time you have a break with no big releases could you maybe do a review of that? I kinda cheated on the game and obtained 3 Seitengrat Bows which boasts 224 Attack and 75 Evade, alongside a ridiculous 25% Critical Chance. The PS4 version of the game has RNG manipulation so you can get this weapon pretty easily. This is the weapon that you need to locate an invisible chest in the Skyferry’s Air Deck that only has a 1% chance of appearing in the game. And even then, the Seitengrat only has a 0.01% chance of appearing from the said chest. I got 3 in about 15 minutes with RNG manipulation.

[@MortismalGaming]

Its on my list

[@Duckman8213]

@ nice. Balthier is the true mc.

[@TimSedai]

I'm in my 40s with no kids, so I have expendable income. *If you have a new OLED OR sit less than 8 feet from your big TV, the PS5 Pro shows pretty significant gains... just a friendly heads up to the channel. Aloy, Joel, and Demon's Souls have never looked better.

[@mericanignoranc3551]

Stopped by to promote a multi billion dollar companies slightly improved console while the majority of the country is struggling to buy groceries ON A PC CHANNEL ...lol Smells of bots and ego....sigh. Well adjusted Grown ups don't make up reasons to brag, you just sound lonely ....smfh

[@XiLock_Alotx]

I’m 43 with no children as well. My wife and I both make good enough income to warrant buying me or her all the “toys” we want, when we want. Recently upgraded the pc to a 7800x3d and 4090 coupled with an LG 39” ultrawide OLED 240hz monitor. With that being said, I’m not degenerate with money and will not upgrade this pc for 3-4 years. And I recently upgraded from P5 to P5 Pro. On my LG C1 (I sit roughly 5-6ft away) I can notice a significant uplift in visual fidelity while maintaining 60+fps in the games I’ve played on it so far.

[@XiLock_Alotx]

I guess we are “lonely”….😂😂😂😂

[@TimSedai]

​@@mericanignoranc3551yup

[@TimSedai]

​@mericanignoranc3551 i just looked at it as sharing a bit of gaming opinion on a gaming channel who **usually doesn't have hostile dorks in the replies

[@SpecShadow]

Gotta agree on Geneforge 2 - after less than stellar games Spiderweb delivered. Good for them. Not so on SM2 - it was clear that it's gonna be good. For starter - it wasn't made by western developers.

[@sodapopinksi667]

Which Spiderweb games didn't you like? Do you mean the newer ones like Queen's Wish? I'm still working through Avernum and Geneforge 1.

[@Downer333]

Dang. 1min late