Stellar Blade - Before You Buy

[@AzelasFromHyrule]

In a world where every AAA company wants to enter the mobile market, we see a mobile company going against the flow and making a AAA game, and doing a good job at that! Got to respect that.

[@neozyykun]

Its not a mobile company. the video just fails miserably in explaining who these shiftup people are. They're very skilled people who capitalised on mobile so they can eventually grow up and make actual games.

[@puntacana7550]

@@neozyykunthey made 2 games besides the Stellar Blade which were mobile games. It is safe to say they are mobile game heavy company in my book

[@johnmatthews436]

​@@neozyykunoh what was their first non mobile game? I wanna try it to see what it is.

[@Po-kemon]

@@neozyykun "previously focused on mobile games" they never said that's all they did. You even said " people who capitalised on mobile" you failed miserably at watching and listing to the video lol

[@Your3rdBETRAYAL]

@@Po-kemon Comprehension skills are a lacking a bit these days

[@VenomousWolverine]

No microtransactions in an AAA is always a good sign. Giving 34 costumes without asking for a penny makes me appreciate the devs.

[@KainsAddiction]

BOT

[@isaactrejo2926]

Bro not every AAA games has micro transactions not even a majority, you should play more games or play pc games

[@KainsAddiction]

@@isaactrejo2926 THANK YOU. These people are so dramatic. They play like ONE online game and call themselves gamers

[@YSLZOMBIE]

buddy microtranscations was never common in single player lol.

[@justanordinaryguy._.7399]

​@@YSLZOMBIEstill, like look at DMC or DD2

[@goham8484]

Music in this game is crazy, the shop music is an instant classic

[@jarde1989]

“Eve from Stellar Blade is a good fun ride” - Jake Baldino 2024

[@simonphoenix2563]

sounds like a good ass game😊

[@TheVDaddyo]

…with tight combat.

[@MalachiPlaysGames]

So good it blows your pants off

[@cliffordthompson8248]

We may have a hard time playing too

[@ashman8891]

Inspiring strokes of genius

[@Just_a_turtle_chad]

Funny how a mobile developer's first proper game releases in a finished state, without bugs and puts shame most AAA games.

[@5226-p1e]

Yeah funny that, no excuses about gaming being too expensive to make no excuses about other bullshit things going on in the industry, no bowing down to bullshit ideologies either, now I hear Sony's going to bow down to it though, I hope it's not true but I've been hearing that Sony is trying to censor this game which is the wrong move to make, and it sounds to me like they're being influenced by Black Rock and Vanguard like all the other companies that bow down to the ESG Dogma mentality, problem is if they do this more often, they can effectively destroy their entire platform, I really hope that doesn't happen because it's good to have competition in the gaming market, because it means better games when there's competition, I don't want them to lose their business for some stupid decision they made, I want them to continue to exist.

[@deandre6559]

​@@5226-p1eSony made them censor graffiti so far. Hopefully that's where it ends. Really wish there was a PC release. Then I could mod out any future changes.

[@Jsobo28]

@@5226-p1ethe game wasn’t censored so we’re good. 😂

[@lochlannach7]

​@@5226-p1e They all want to push the same agenda, even independent studios, but it's only a handfull of dev studios/solo devs the ones who try to make genuinely entertaining video games, Helldivers 2 and Stellar Blade are an example of that (there's a plethora or other games which also do not try to push any sort of agenda, but most of them are "pre culture war".

[@DanteMasaru]

As most seem to overlook, (and/or hate to admit): focusing on content creation and one platform only usually results in a better product. Exclusivity is a testament of a studio's budget, time, and other resources not being split between multiple platforms, which usually results in said resources being more diminished. That's not to belittle or dismiss multiplatform games, but how often less optimized multi-plat games are compared to exclusive games? If one values quality over accessibility, exclusives are a benefit to the consumer. Yoshinori Kitase has gone on record saying that the vastness/scope and volume of FFVII Rebirth wouldn't have been possible if Rebirth was a multiplatform project.

[@MatthewManney]

You have to turn of auto lock on for groups. The game still soft locks, but it gives you much more maneuverability.

[@EricAndrews-kq9iq]

Gotta appreciate the devs, they created a full product, rather than relying on Eve as the entire selling point. Also, considering that this is their first triple A game is quite impressive. I'm glad they delivered!

[@Nicholasmcmath-cr1xl]

Same

[@BSparksGaming]

Agreed!

[@MalachiPlaysGames]

Well said

[@Eye-am-Metalchip]

Yass!

[@__BlacklotuS__]

i thought this was their first, they made that mobile game nikke ?

[@A7XKoRnRocks1]

This game is from an era when gaming was super fun, when Sony had a lot of 3rd party studios making games for them and the PS2 was flooded with good video games, we need more of this.

[@ACey96]

Let's not pretend this era of gaming isn't fun either I mean last year alone was one of the best years for major games ever

[@DetroitMetroRetro]

Please take me back to when games didnt suck ass In all seriousness the 6th gen went the hardest, i still enjoy 7th gen experiences but i feel like the xbox one,ps4 generation just wasnt as exciting

[@animegeek6079]

​@@DetroitMetroRetroIf you hate games just because they're new, that's your problem.

[@AdamWulfric]

@@ACey96It absolutely isn’t fun you can’t compare a few good games released this gen to the plethora of good games that were pumped out back then.

[@ACey96]

@OCT94 it's not a few though Even since January this year I've had nothing but massively good games to play And it's not like everyone has played everything There is always greta backlog games as well if you are bored Like right now I'm finally getting around to Octopath Traveller 2 and it's awesome (which was a great game of 2023)

[@carloszerpa2312]

I get the corvette analogy so much. It perfectly explains how I feel about a lot of new media.

[@btbrotherton]

This game's going to have the most ladder climbing footage in reviews ever.

[@Vyper78]

Of course. It's educational after all.

[@noire1001]

RIP Snake

Second most after Snake Eater.

[@ZinoAmare]

🍑

[@happyzombie270]

First mission find a ladder

[@MyDogFulton]

I love this channel because you can tell you are actually gamers. Not journalists pretending to care about games.

[@anordinarygamer4677]

👍

[@KingJohnMichael]

Incel

[@redharrison894]

What are you saying? he hates the game because this is Microsoft biased channel

[@ferdinaldp.1091]

@@redharrison894damn boi what you on, gotta be sm good shi for you to say smth like that

[@quicklaughsbro]

​@@ferdinaldp.1091 my guy is smoking on that bhutanese shadow garden grown dark evil pack for sure

[@xposition2001]

I've played about 10 hours. The world and characters are amazing in detail. The combat is really fun. As someone who struggled and quit Sekiro too many times to count and I'm still going to go back and probably quit again. With that said parry in this game is way more forgiving and the enemy hit tells are easier. It is a fun to play game. I'm not a story guy, I'm a gameplay and world guy. And this hits those points just fine. Will recommend.

[@haydendodson258]

perfectly fucking said. literally in the same boat as you but i tried elden ring twice and quit. im also a BIG open world gaming guy and this map isn’t very big compared to others but im in love w it

[@rotjochem5756]

​@@haydendodson258As someone who quit playing bloodborne and ds3 before coming back and completing ds3 and elden ring. The biggest advice o can give to you is yo just keep running in these games. Pick up the items and the bonfires but dont bother yourself with smaller enemies. Its a lot less frustrating that way

[@DNiero]

ShiftUp has a perfect formula for a sequel. They got the combat right so all they need to do is expand upon the story and their characters, better side quests, more cohesiveness, improved gameplay etc. I think this game will become a new beloved franchise in the action genre and I’m all for it

[@vegpedro7632]

You're right,With a polished gameplay and some minor changes they just need a better new story/direction to go and there you have an amazing saga for years

[@elgoblinax8796]

Stellar blade 2

[@JuicedOnKids]

There are 2 endings which are both very different so would interesting to see where they take it.

[@Flaris]

Yeah, they've got the pieces in place for a sequel that goes well beyond the original. And all they have to do is run with it. The best thing being that it appears set to do well in terms of sales. So they should have the opportunity to do just that.

[@OMEKS_1]

Have y’all even played the full game yet lol

[@jessz900]

I'm shocked that Jake hardly touched on the music it seems like the music in this game is phenomenal.

[@randys8974]

Spoiler free!! Here's some spoiler gameplay -

[@mightymochi6320]

Yea I loved the soundtrack that played in the city during the demo.

[@totalwarANGEL]

He was too busy trying to be in the same mold as the other Jornos to trash the game for rejecting the Western zeitgeist. ;)

[@elgoblinax8796]

Everglow is a banger but im still waiting for that one song from the trailer 4 years ago

[@arvinjay336]

Composed by the Nier composer Keiichiro Okabe 👌

[@barneysbff9490]

Just a heads up if anyone is visiting this video for the first time. Eve doesn't do that samey "YAHHHHH" yell when you're using the Korean audio. It seems like she's got more than the one yell in the original voices

[@Alexstrasza-xb8eh]

The fact that this is their first triple A game they've worked on is so impressive. Bavo to Shift Up ❤

[@TooToo246]

Same with Lies Of P, it was the dev's first full-fledged AAA game, and they made the best soulslike game outside of Fromsoft EVER!.....but Koreans man, they really go all in. Watch the gameplay trailers for Crimson Desert, DokeV and Plan 8, they'll blow you away!

[@CM-hi4db]

Shift up/Sony !!!

[@neozyykun]

Technically it is but shiftup is filled with very skilled people from the korean industry who gambled and made this studio so they can make whatecer tf they want.

[@Lawrence_Talbot]

And the fact so many gaming “journalists” aka activists are so against the game will only make it sell that much more. It’s Hogwarts legacy all over again.

[@kevin1seven923]

& mundfish the ppl who made atomic heart

[@LexyIndranata]

Shift Up confirmed too, that Stellar Blade and Nikke gonna be collaborate soon

[@Eye-am-Metalchip]

Probably not, such a crossover might dillute stellar blade's reputation IDK

[@progmrz5512]

@@Eye-am-Metalchip Huh? They are made by the same company. What do you mean Dilute? You do realize Nikke is popular right?

[@tayyarsungur4513]

​@MetalchipCovers lmao, same developer lol

[@Eye-am-Metalchip]

@@progmrz5512 yes, but Nikke's audience is more niche than a first party PS5 game & has a... not so good reputation. Also I'm well aware of the fact both games share devs (nothing against Shift Up, Nikke is actually a well made game, despite such mixed pr & the fact I've never played it💀)

[@Eye-am-Metalchip]

@@tayyarsungur4513 Yup, I know

[@Stoned_Coyote]

Glad to see they didn't forget to add the yellow paint.

[@nickburson6079]

I like how Shift up made grotesque clay creatures first and then scanned them in, it really shows how much they put into this game. ( they really put their heart and creativity into this game)

[@Jokerswylde]

They were actually made by Weta.

[@BSparksGaming]

It’s better than I ASSumed.

[@bernardoheusi6146]

Better than 2Booty and AssToo?

[@paulnolan4971]

It looks bootiful butt idk if I can be arsed lol

[@Ch0ntrol]

Ass good ass Bootynetta and Nier Asstomata?

[@__BlacklotuS__]

@@bernardoheusi6146 no way 2b is thiccc

[@pheaseyy]

Get out

[@riskybitness]

Stellar Blade is all about coolness and flash. It's about style over everything and it does extremely well.

[@Hasturous13]

So Scifi Bayonetta? Lol Which is exactly why this game is in my top 5 now, right next to the DMC series

[@MMAOdin]

Whenever I hear ‘jake baldino’ i think of some italian mob boss

[@pappysheart6710]

Jake Baldino, from the old neighborhood. Da guy....with da thing...OH! Get ova heeea, Aei!, look who it is, Mr. Videogame. How's things in Marioland? I hear dose PS5 systems are all the rage. Truckload, score, Christmas, Marone!

[@jordanbomb32]

I think of Jake calling every game ever made "Souls like". It's the only genre he knows

[@pappysheart6710]

@@jordanbomb32 Fuggedaboutit! Manga manga! Have some of this ziti my wife made.

[@TheSEWEGI]

Mr Baldino sends his regards

[@endorfiene7457]

damn boy have you never met an italian person?

[@Fain255]

I wish Eve had more than the same 7 voice lines during combat

[@vaselinedion6184]

Huh HAAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@ximmolation]

Just imagine she's riding you, and the problem is solved 😅

[@Some1Any1No1]

LoZ Link: 👀

[@Zaenathi]

or we can just mute it.... can we?

[@Abd0_25]

FOR REAL

[@stonerhino83]

8:34 to hear Jake excitedly say "spooky caves" again.

[@tyleus2510]

All I can hear is "AHHHHH" from her attack lmao

[@notaras1985]

Well they didn't have time to polish details like battle cries and idle animations

[@niloa.freyre3671]

She must be related to Link from Legend of zelda

[@alexico909]

​@@notaras1985 Source

[@carlosjonikes1338]

The sad part is that you cant turn that off. The “ahhhh” its kinda annoying lol

[@alexico909]

@@notaras1985 source

[@WickedKillaYT]

Korean devs are doing great things lately, first Lies of P now this. We're eatin good!

[@JohnDoe-pt7ru]

Korea has replaced Japan as king of Asian game industry.

[@XSAGA87]

​@JohnDoe-pt7ru What?!?!? You sound insane saying that

[@mokkoriman71]

@@noclipmod It's just a joke bro

[@dnaglitchgaming6565]

Korean entertainment in general is killing it

[@fukunaga-kane]

@@JohnDoe-pt7rulmao how can they replace when the only thing they could make is freaking Souls-like. Nothing original

[@weclutch]

Corvette analogy is spot on

[@AJDraws]

The Gameranx Crew is like the gaming friends I used to hang with in the 90s to 2000s, talking the way we talked, enjoying the games we enjoyed. You know, the TMNT, Gargoyles, Onimusha, Friday night martial arts or horror movies with pizza, and weekend gaming binge generation. I get what I need to know in the lingo I grew up with. It feels like home.

[@nwr189]

Oh man... I loved Gargoyles as a kid. They need to bring that back (though I'll probably be disappointed with it). Onimusha 3 was also one of my favorite games.

[@ibigfire]

​@@nwr189I dunno, they might actually do it justice. They brought back X-Men and that's been awesome so far.

[@AtomicZamurai]

Ok grandpa

[@OmegaPrime1]

Already got it installed and ready to go for my birthday on Friday 😄❤️

[@watchmehope6560]

Happy birthday bro. Enjoy the cake.

[@Gamingistherapyforme]

Happy birthday homie

[@zerooskil7161]

Mee too but its not my actual birthday rhat was the 16, but godam you lucky glorious mf happy personal new year

[@yodoleheehoo90]

Happy birthday, and enjoy the beautiful game🤩🎮

[@housetraitor4806]

Same

[@MaDNeSS1116]

Not many people bring attention to it but this game is only 30gb! With many open world area and game of this length being 30gb these days is crazy imo

[@JDFuckinB]

Most memory is taken up by audio rather than graphics, you’ll see some of the criticisms are about limited/repeated voice lines

[@weeveepee7654]

That "Haaaah!" She does after every finishing attack would drive me insane

[@neofromthewarnerbrothersic145]

Yeah that started to get pretty annoying like 2 minutes into this video.

[@anaguma90]

Switch the audio to korean

[@jaefrmbk2k]

same, sorry 😂

[@lenknox23]

I was thinking the same thing like damn I know imma gonna hate hearing that all game

[@maximum_effort1]

Nah fr I'm already sick of hearing it just from watching this video alone

[@robsax0079]

I never buy a game without these videos. Y’all have saved me a lot of money and you are appreciated!❤

[@gameranxTV]

THANK YOU!

[@itachi2632]

@@gameranxTVno thank you !

[@tyleroutland435]

It really shouldn't be someone else's opinion on a game to make you want to get a game or not. How pathetic. If you are interested in the game, then get it. If not, then don't make an easy decision

[@robsax0079]

@@tyleroutland435 all they do is inform me of what the game is before I play it. I don’t alway agree with or have the same taste as them, they just help me get a feel for what a game is so that I can make an informed decision. Thanks for the reply so that I can clarify.

[@tyleroutland435]

@@robsax0079 no problem

[@Jasonbean5]

Honestly, I went into the demo knowing absolutely nothing about the game not expecting much except some eye candy. Man was I wrong, the gameplay slaps! Got the full game straight after and am currently on my third run with the new Nier Automata DLC. Tons of fun to be had here!

[@Smilez54]

Can I just say I appreciate the before you buy videos wayyyy more than IGN's reviews. You guys actually review it from a gamer's perspective and have some really good pros and cons every single time!!

[@KainsAddiction]

Bot

[@rabronin]

Agreed. Reviews should be based.

[@rabronin]

@@KainsAddiction You mean yourself? Thanks for being honest.

[@Smilez54]

@KainsAddiction Lol... okay😂.You do you, man

[@Ccubed92]

If you don't like ign reviews than be an adult and just look up this channel lol use more common sense

[@Tracster101]

This video is making me want to buy it. Thank you.

[@bernardoheusi6146]

Wondering about the soundtrack. That was one of THE reasons NieR Automata was so awesome.

[@xDragonce]

This genuinely seems like a game the devs made because they wanted to make a cool game, not just to meet a quota or to sell mtx.

[@DanteMasaru]

After playing the demo, the combat is what sold me. Setting-wise it reminds me of Nier Automata and combat-wise, it's Sekiro-like.

[@in4mus85]

Nier, sekiro and nioh amalgamation.

[@randyrrs7028]

Yes, stellar blade has stellar combat

[@aiwash2766]

That corvette analogy was actually super smart, I knew immediately what you meant by that

[@welton9748]

Totally agree!

[@Lord_Deimos]

I don't know, modern corvettes have some killer designs and that's coming from someone who prefers european sports cars.

[@pillarmenn1936]

@@Lord_Deimos Could be a preference thing where he likes Elden Ring's artstyle but isn't vibing with more anime aesthetics.

[@ar1sm70]

The combat was honestly way deeper than I expected and along with the enemy variety makes the game great fun! Eve being super gorgeous is simply an added bonus to a very nice game.

[@MoHafo]

I've already bought but goodness me I've never made it this quick to a "before you buy" video

[@sylnz97]

a good character action game is all it needs to be for me, that one boss in the demo was already fun af, can't wait to finally play the full game

[@91shawny]

That part! I know everyone is saying the story is dry and characters arent memorable but some of the best action games from the past weren’t known for the story it was known for the gameplay and action 😂

[@sylnz97]

@@91shawny fr the gameplay is the most important thing in action games, what do I care if the story is ass if the game is fun to play lmao

[@jporob]

Nowadays gammers have got a new brainrot. If A gAmE hAs No StOrY oR pErSoNaLiTy ThEn It Is A tRaSh GaMe. Too much handholding have ruined games. I always look for gameplay + combat in a game first, story last(I don't care Jack sh1t about a story). I want games to be games where u press buttons and learn new mechanics.

[@trevorveillette8415]

​@@jporob as a fan of story games, and someone who looks primarily for a good story, characters and soundtrack first, but also appreciates great gameplay, I couldn't disagree more. A game can have a super fun awesome gameplay loop or combat system, but it won't draw me back into replaying or thinking fondly of the game outside of playing it like a good story, characters and music would. A mechanically fun game will give me a fun time while playing, but I've played a story game that changed my life drastically. A game couldn't do that to me with gameplay.

[@jameswebb7806]

Then u play the wrong games cause some games are famous because only the game play just cause aint final fantasy wit some crazy ass story it ain't good game many great games were know only for game play like dmc and prince of persia

[@zachgrill1753]

Honestly I might actually pick this up once it drops price wise or is on sale. Loons really fun, plus I’m a sucker for new coustumes/oufits. Plus her hair changes! Multi endings also adds replay ability so it’s looking like a future purchase

[@mysticspartan2643]

Sorry Jake I couldn’t hear you over Eve going “DAAAAAHHHH!” Every 2 seconds

[@davidstockman1456]

Cry more

[@GoblinAficionado]

@@davidstockman1456 What's the point of that? If you weren't gonna say something productive, you should just not say anything at all.

[@blackwater_brps4384]

I like the game but she is annoying

[@avelinoavalos6892]

Nah same, if you could turn that off id 100% play.

[@Alexisj1991]

I thought I was tripping because I'm watching this at 3am lol but it is kind of annoying and can't ignore it now

[@pepuko]

I've only played the demo but it DID check several boxes we have been missing on PS like bayonetta, metal gear rising, sekiro and more can't wait

[@FielValeryRTS]

0:43 Kakashi would be proud...

[@ARC0210]

From playing the demo, I'm kinda excited to play this game, the combat is pretty fun, the soundtrack is rockin and the story seems somewhat interesting. So keen for the weekend off work, to play this all night.

[@enjoipandas]

As a car guy, you analogy at the beginning was 10 outta 10!

[@incredibil45]

7:36 you can disable the auto lock on. Made the game so much more enjoyable and free to attack for me

[@cd4playa1245]

The corvette analogy makes a lot of sense to me.

[@gameranxTV]

👍

[@jericho5253]

The only two hang ups I have with it is her repetitive shouting during combat, and I noticed in the demo there was a long delay, especially during parrying. It wasn't as tight as I hoped it would be. Usually I wait until I finish other games before purchasing the next one, but I'm getting this day one. Do it for her!

[@Saihamaru]

totally agreed she shouts too much and it can be annoying when you want to concentrate on learning the enemy's movement

[@malonee]

the shouting got annoying just playing the demo.

[@chopperdean3968]

⁠@@Saihamarufor me I zoned out her screaming when I was trying to learn combat moves like I only released she screamed this much from watching this video😂

[@HeliosRazer]

I agree with the parrying! I thought that was just me

[@6mazing]

They fixed the delay with parrying through an update.

[@khristophertanase3324]

I’ve been playing the demo but could not find the physical game at any Walmart, so I was forced to get mine from Game Stop. Apparently the reason it cost $80 with tax, was because they were selling the deluxe version, which comes with the unique planet diving suit and glasses for Eve.

[@Glurfl]

“Not a cakewalk” Nice one, Jake.

[@cenciende9401]

You are making zero sense

[@L.K.48]

​@@cenciende9401 you didn't get the joke and chose to make an assumption instead

[@Druffmaul]

​@@L.K.48I'll give you $50 cash right now to explain the joke.

[@dereksout]

@@Druffmaul cake = ass

[@Belmont1714]

​@@DruffmaulDamn 🤦‍♂️. She walks with a cake. Boomers ffs 🙄

[@juanmd26121]

Best review I’ve seen out there. You can tell the guy enjoys games, not just another journalist!

[@MeleeStudios6]

I actually love the car analogy and understood immediately! May not be Sekiro, but IT'S STILL DAMN GOOD!

[@KillerTacos54]

I’m surprised how good the reviews are for this game

[@mr.b1613]

probably because of how great the combat and visuals are

[@DeathMetalThrasher]

lol Well, because it's a good game.

[@Mohgenstein]

It’s another Lies of P. Nothing special, just an above average action game.

[@mr.b1613]

@@Mohgenstein so why are you surprised a good game gets a good score? Is something wrong with you?

[@PantsaBear]

@@Mohgenstein I mean its not getting 10/10 "this changed my life reviews". But its a great game thats very fun and beautiful to play, why are you downplaying it like something cant be worthwhile unless its like Peak Fiction? lmao do you even enjoy video games This game gets so much pessimism and negativity from the weirdest parts of the internet. Incredibly bizarre to see it

[@greenscorpeon3]

It looks really cool. I really hope this one gets a PC version eventually. The only problem i did notice was that there is this one shout sound effect that she uses way way too often. It got annoying in this video alone. I really hope im not the only one who thinks that way and people actually give feedback to the devs to fix this. This would be such an easy fix, just add more shout voice lines and make that one have a lower chance of being picked

[@biscuits6576]

If you guys got the physical copy. You can play the uncensored version. The only thing you have to do is install the game while your PS5 is offline. If you have already installed the game, have been playing, and want to see the uncensored version. Don't worry, just uninstall the game and reinstall it while your PS5 is offline. Your game data does not get corrupted. The only difference is that you won't get the option to do New Game Plus.

[@Daedalus-pz9fh]

When a developer was inspired by Fromsoftware and Santa Monica, you know the Gameplay and Combat is S tier. I really hope this game would get a spotlight it deserved!

[@riskvideos]

It definitely will despite the internet puritans screeching.

[@blacksailsfan4life]

@@riskvideosconservatives are the puritans

[@kremesauce]

Any studio would be inspired by games that make a ton of money and are fun to play Any developer would be stupid not to, not a super bright take bruh

[@Mohgenstein]

And when a dev is inspired by Nier I would expect a story that isn’t lackluster and characters that aren’t boring but alas you can’t do everyone

[@trevorveillette8415]

Hey supposedly this game has good story and characters. Based on what I gleamed from the demo it definitely won't be as amazing of a story and cast of characters as either NieR game, but I'm willing to bet that it certainly has better story and characters than the majority of other story and character driven games.

[@stefanz8364]

Already preordered it. I am really looking forward to it. At first I thought it would be decent at best but after I played the demo I just fell in love with the gameplay and couldnt get enough. At that point I already knew I would be preordering it even if the story wouldnt be that good. I also already knew about Shift Up since I am playing one of their mobile games and the fact that its such a decent game for their first try in this market is making me hopeful. I am really surprised and hope it sells well so they take more steps into AAA developent in the future!

[@jalenp1999]

2 days in the future here: Before you Buy, understand that this game was promised to be uncensored in terms of gore. Sony has IMMEDIATELY did a 180 and censored a scene in the game where Eve get’s *real* bloody, among many others. I happened to notice it on the first fight I did with the boss pertaining to the censorship compared the patch note it was censored on. If you have a physical copy of this game, DO NOT UPDATE IT! Fair warning for every one who has a physical disc edition like me!

[@LynerxAurica]

you also don't get ng+ and updated animation response time

[@bjmurphy34]

The combat is definitely the highlight. The demo's boss challenge got me addicted to doing those special dodges against the blue, purple, and yellow attacks.

[@InvntdXNEWROMAN]

Going to start playing Stellar Blade once I complete FFVII Rebirth this weekend.

[@rommelthedesertfox3089]

Can’t wait to play ff7 rebirth it’s got goty in the bag already

[@jameswebb7806]

No it don't ff7 rebirth is just a buch pretty cut scenes wit annoying gameplay at times and down right lack of story to point u don't understand half the shit going on

[@rommelthedesertfox3089]

@@jameswebb7806 lol ff7 rebirth has top notch gameplay and combat and excellent story telling. there’s a reason it was highly praised and extremely well received.

[@rommelthedesertfox3089]

@@jameswebb7806 lol ff7 rebirth has great gameplay combat and story telling there’s a reason it was highly praised and very well received.

[@Bongbongo]

​@@jameswebb7806 even if you think the game sucks it being a heavy goty contender is objective. There are A LOT of final fantasy fans in the gaming community and they are VERY loyal to the game. It got a lot of hype and positive feedback from many people, even people who never even played a ff game before. if there isn't any huge competition against it, it's definitely winning lol

[@ThaBamboozler]

I love this game! This review was spot on, and I hope the sequel tightens up the “loose” pieces.

[@JittikMieger]

Jake: "...It just really kicks ass!" Me: "Yeah, it does!."

[@paradsecar]

How well does her screaming and grunting after every attack hold up after 20-30 hours? I was growing a little weary of it after about 20-30 seconds into this video.

[@smashingwarden]

I don't mind my wife's screams, grunts and moans and it's been 20+ years 😂 On a serious note, it's always worse in a video repeating the same actions over and over, you're not spending all the time fighting ingame, I didn't even notice it in the demo.

[@bluerationality]

Heard it's better in Korean audio. Hope they patch the English version

[@JewTube001]

the audio sounds horrible.

[@tubby_1278]

Play with Korean vo. She's not as annoying

[@majorwoody666]

That little “HAAAAHHHHH” she makes in combat so frequently is kinda irritating lol. Game still looks cool though.

[@Da_Shrooms]

I'm sad to say it but it's true, this game is a standout because it focuses on gameplay and is a complete, functioning product. A lot of developers focus on dialogue, storytelling, and big ideas but forget to make a game.

[@YaBoy_95]

This right here is straight facts. I love how it focuses on what truly matters… GAMEPLAY

[@cenciende9401]

WRONG. You clearly don't actually play any games, because that's all I ever get

[@YaBoy_95]

@@cenciende9401 no. Not WRONG. Other than Nintendo and Indie games… MOST AAA games focus more on dialogues, and cutscenes, rather than gameplay. And that’s why there’s so many freaking bugs and constant patches that’s why we never get them 100% complete. Developers need to invest most of their time and budget into the gameplay and performance rather than realistic cutscenes so much dialogue. Find a way to incorporate the dialogue/story along with the gameplay (ZELDA AND NIER FOR EXAMPLE) Leave all that long ass cutscenes shit for movies. That is all facts

[@Mohgenstein]

It’s almost like devs have different things they focus on because they aren’t all trying to make the same action adventure games. I don’t play Disco Elysium and Baldurs Gate and cry about all the dialogue

[@jameswebb7806]

I couldn't said it better myself all these flashy graphics have takin over instead what really matter the way a game get u hooked ff7 not famous for cutscenes it famous cause the story it grips you gameplay keep u interested

[@Youtoober1979]

Already preordered! Having played the demo quite a few times, I absolutely love the combat it’s so satisfying and the music is amazing! I don’t need the best story in the world (being a Resident Evil junkie😅) as long as the gameplay is good and fun then that’s all that matters.

[@jameswebb7806]

U don't hear anything about ff7 rebirth cause beside the graphics play seem seem boring and repetitive so it what u love

[@benjisiv3101]

first time ive played the demo of a game and immediately bought it. the combat was so satisfying and the world itself was mysterious it kept me wanting more.

[@samueledwards5026]

Jake Baldino has a very pleasant voice to listen to. On the other hand the IGN voiceover was like nails on a chalkboard.

[@THE_BEARWULF]

I feel like her voice when shes fighting would drive me nuts

[@welton9748]

Same. And some "journalists" were saying we just like a silent doll. They aren't right but they aren't so wrong either

[@LonexCyborg]

@@welton9748play the Japanese version that’s the version I bought it doesn’t have that problem

[@Whoisyou123]

The korean voice is less annoying if that helps 😅

[@necroheartplucker]

English dubs of foreign games tend to have something wrong, even outside the consideration of dialogues.

[@JuicedOnKids]

@@necroheartplucker Unions probably. Capcom doesn't employ VA's from unions so their characters have been inconsistent for decades. Some good, others bad.

[@-Samus-Aran-]

looks great, my only gripe is she does the exact same yell for every. attack. Can it be toggled off??

[@BenWillyums]

Yeah really

[@potatoeOnRooftop]

Also there will be ng+ on launch as I heard! Really excited to check this out tomorrow, the demo was really good

[@somebodynowhere]

I saw a video somewhere about that yell audio and wow the game really does use it over and over

[@Tryhardblackguy]

The corvette is an interesting analogy. I honestly thought the game was going to be more character action based similar to the action games like Devil May Cry, Bayo, even Hi Fi Rush.

[@Veliconis]

The enemy design in this game is incredible.

[@djlarrylar7905]

The only place I trust for gaming

[@rav186]

I feel sorry for you then.

[@91shawny]

FACTS

[@aiden8834]

@@rav186If you don't trust them then why did you go on the video?

[@djlarrylar7905]

I'm actually done with gaming in general at this point I only play games I just want to play games enjoy them and beat them no coverage no gameplays no walkthroughs just let me have a trailer. No hate to gameranx the stellar blade thing and the dei stuff has left a very sour taste in my mouth for gaming it's been there for a while.

[@91shawny]

@@djlarrylar7905 I mean this game is probably the least DEI thing currently but 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@SpaceDust_97]

Wow, the fluidity of the animations and camera is phenomenal! This is a very well done game visually and mechanically, it appears. It's crazy to me how good the game play capture looks in this video.

[@sanjurosolar_panel6190]

The corvette analogy is peak writing.

[@DarkForce2024]

Gameranx, the only video game people (and a bird) FOR the people! Love ya! I bet they seen all the comments about the "Before you Buy" on the other videos and decided to release early. 😁

[@malikon6953]

a very fair and balanced review. Some reviews I've seen are obviously very biased and hateful of her looks. Others gush a little too hard over the game. This one seems very fair. "it's not the greatest game, but it's a very fun one. Combat is a lot of fun." That's really what I wanted to hear.

[@Lord_Deimos]

A game releasing in a finished state and without bugs in 2024? What is this madness?

[@cenciende9401]

The vast majority, regular and expected...

[@hassathunter2464]

From a mobile developer too 😂 AAA must be ashamed

[@MainHealerHere]

Without bugs? 😂😂 There are literally videos already made showcasing the bugs in this game.

[@CrazeeAdam]

Reminds me of Nier Automata in a way story wise on the surface, plus the action too. May not be as deep, of course, but the premise seems alike. And i already pre ordered because it just looks like a game i would enjoy

[@wingdings369]

Played the demo and I really enjoyed the combat. Looking forward to spending some time with this one this weekend

[@pilotwall]

Hello, Jake,!

[@gameranxTV]

hi!

[@zerooskil7161]

@@gameranxTVthis works?? Hii jake, i also live in nyc 😂

[@johnhill30]

You guys should play legend of dragoon!!!!! Oldie but a good one

[@danielmwila8548]

Combat looks like a combination of a lot of games. Interesting

[@SH1NK1R01]

You just described like…..every video game

[@welton9748]

The devs said they took inspiration from DmC, Bayonetta, GoW, and souls games, so you are right

[@rommelthedesertfox3089]

@@welton9748and ff7 remake

[@IllMatic97]

​@@welton9748 if it took ques from Bayo the gameplay wouldn't be Soul's like.

[@danielmwila8548]

@@welton9748 that's awesome, I think the blend looks great and unique.

[@IHANGMAN]

This game is so similar to Nier Automata in so many ways! From the story to the characters even to the exo suit they use to fly around. The story is the biggest comparison. Especially when you beat it. Even the beginning you’re entering earth from space and you’re the only surviving member of your squad including your superior officer. Eerily similar lol

[@MayaConner16]

Looks like a pretty good start for this studio, hopefully it's only up from here!

[@pixelpuppy]

not their first game. They've been around for a long while. this is their first console game though, originally called Project Eve, and was in development limbo for a long time.

[@tubby_1278]

​​@@pixelpuppyThey've only been in the mobile game market but now they're trying their shot at AAA gaming

[@DBaronVonV]

0:02 seconds in... I'm sold, getting the pre-order deluxe editon thanks for the vid guys!

[@durdened]

This games reminds me of Devil May Cry to an extent and that good enough for me to get it. I really hope they do make another one of those games. The last one looked really good for it to be on PS4 (DMC5)

[@timijkpro]

More like final fantasy

[@bruce_leon1044]

I really enjoyed the demo, so I can't wait to get my hands on the full game.

[@cthulhu888]

Eve's sliding down the ladder animation is enough for me to give it a 10/10 😏👌🔥

[@DeathMetalThrasher]

Based.

[@pietrogames5848]

...in differents outfits ;)

[@cablecable8386]

I just bought it and going to try it out. I can’t believe I’m 46 and still gaming

[@oliverwilliam6931]

Age has nothing to do with gaming if you enjoy it then why not

[@BernardCole-do9mm]

I'm 47 and still gaming.

[@BernardCole-do9mm]

@@oliverwilliam6931 I agree and thank you.

[@regiszem]

“Before you buy” Already did lol

[@Soultaker_For_Hire]

ha same here

[@neozyykun]

chad

[@matthijsweststrate5552]

Same here saw the digital foundry review for the performance and immediately after i bought and installed it for tomorrow

[@BerserkGGuts]

is it worth it ?

[@regiszem]

@@BerserkGGuts most definitely. My GOTY

[@ttotsbarc]

The Corvette analogy was perfect.

[@PDilling]

Man despite the censoring, I still really wish I could play it, and I planned to, but Sony being Sony has decided that I am apparently not allowed to add a credit card to my account, so I can't buy stuff online anymore. Tried every fix I could find, but no dice, the option of adding a credit card has been removed from my PS5 somehow, and if I try adding a card through the PSN website it just times out instantly... MODERN GAMING! XD

[@dudson27]

I love the look of this game and absolutely cannot wait to play it but my god her screams after almost every attack is so bloody annoying. I mean I get it she’s swinging hard but the VO didn’t have to scream that hard. I really hope the Korean actress lets out a much quieter shout or better yet just a small grunt or something 🤞🏻

[@Boss_Fight_Index_muki]

The Korean voice over is better

[@dudson27]

@@Boss_Fight_Index_muki awesome! Good to know, thanks👍🏻

[@ZOB4]

I like the new Corvette design - brings it in line with other sports cars

[@cenciende9401]

More generic = good, hey we found the ultimate conformist here

[@ecanoya]

From what I played of the demo, I agree about how fighting multiple enemies feels clunky. I think the biggest issue is that it doesn't really seem like you can cancel attacks to block or dodge. Your stuck committing to them, so finding an opening when surrounded by a mob of weak enemies is a pain. Hopefully that gets mitigated some later in the game, or in a patch at some point, though it might make boss fights _too_ easy, so maybe not. Either way, not as obnoxious as Dark Souls 2's attack queuing, so I'll live.

[@biamme23]

this is a GREAT example for what a game should be. It is a classic single player game with good gameplay, no extra money grabs, and not exaggerating the side quests to make the game longer (with a touch of fan service).

[@orge9711]

$70 game? Not really... but I guess somehow it's justified when in reality I can buy 3 games that are equally as awesome as Stellar blade with that kind of money

[@cheesecake4648]

hate fan service. what about women players?