The Sinking City - Before You Buy

The Sinking City (PC, PS4, Xbox One) is a Lovecraftian adventure mystery game. What's the deal? Let's talk.
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gameranx salmon

[@xenobestx8423]

The snack that smiles back, GOLD FISH!

[@funnyman3030]

Catfish

[@c3m381]

I love you Jake. Pin this daddy

[@kennym4562]

Puffer

[@tusheerdatt3441]

I prefer your "before you buy" videos rather than actual ign type reviews

[@basicsyphilis8]

tusheer datt ign isn’t the same no more it’s just bull💩 after 💩 over there

[@Need_A_New_Game]

because real gamers doing the reviews here

[@aX0n777]

Duh..?

[@fioredeutchmark]

basicsyphilis8 🤣 the same from when, it’s been trash (apart from a 9 month period between 08-09 RIP the Roper Report!) since as long as I’ve had access to the internet! (That’s 02’ so a looooong time!)

[@azuregiant9258]

Me too. These “before you buy” videos and the all out Angry Joe game reviews are my favourites.

[@majormoron605]

T-posing npcs is not a glitch, it's an important aspect of the horror theme. Far scarier than waterzombies

[@spacedoutl4634]

You know you just met the alpha of the game when they hit the t pose

[@camdenmessner8150]

🤣

[@MisterK-YT]

**make contact** 🩸

[@xenobestx8423]

IGN gave this game a 7.8/10 because it had Too Much Water.

[@victornochesavila6129]

That actually sounds like a real argument from them.

[@Shulughbar199X]

Victor Noches Avila because it is

[@victornochesavila6129]

@@Shulughbar199X Wow

[@lioneltribby5072]

Xeno Best X. You understand

[@shren1571]

I will never trust IGN after they gave Luke Cage season 2 a 3/10

[@ArthurNagae]

It's not a glitch, it's a feature: People don't disappear, your character is having visions ;)

[@sumrsolo]

That's exactly what I see too. Everyone else calls themselves a fan of this stuff? Right over their heads it went lol.

[@sunbeam906]

NPCs pop-up on their path when you are at a certain distance. If you approach or turn your back, they vanish. Repeat.. It's definitely a big ass bug.

[@disturbedone8731]

@@sunbeam906 lol No it's not

[@janeca1189]

@@sunbeam906 no. It is not. In this game.the story and genre should tell you that.

[@sunbeam906]

@@janeca1189 I've seen enough UE4 games to know what I'm talking about. If the behavior is intentional, then it's poorly implemented and it looks exactly like Engine decal/lod offloading. So spare me with the non-programming explanations of story and game genre...

[@lioneltribby5072]

“He’s just sad and tired, that’s relatable....heh heh 😔”

[@shellcracker18]

Edward Hutchison sad but true😭

[@bayanganyangbecermin3373]

He is just sad boy

[@Shorty_Lickens]

In case anybody was wondering, there were issues between the developer and the publisher and the game was taken down from steam and rereleased later, and it a LOT of the bugs were fixed. Also the console versions are slightly different.

[@WhiteBuffaloWakanGli]

I bought this game regardless of the reviews. Really loving the world, atmosphere, and story. I actually like how they don’t pinpoint locations. You have to look at the map, go by the streets they give you to find locations. Finding clues, and figuring things out is what makes this game so much fun. I can always forgive a game on combat if the story is great (which it is).

[@TheMrfoxguy]

Its uses a compass system instead of a mini map like far cry 5 a choose you own oath type thing.

[@RosieSquall]

Ikr? I can forgive a lot if the story is good and the characters and premise are interesting. I hate more of the same games every damn year.

[@arson9662]

The map is absolute garbage. I might just be dumb but I need numbers.

[@xenuandstich6341]

It like the book it's not easy but finding all the evidence

[@gozinta82]

von aegir map is what it is, its a breath of fresh air to see it all not immediately clear

[@jaycub4711]

Ugh why are Lovecraftian games being done on such a budget? We need a real AAA experience with lovecraftian horror.

[@ToxicMutantz]

Because those games are niche

[@bingobongoHD]

Bloodborne?

[@mrgreytea2598]

@@bingobongoHD I cry for a sequel, Bloodborne 2, where art thou?

[@AbsolutelyMenti]

@Michael Baker those are definitely bad for Sanity

[@SaintZanzibar]

Cosmic horror is very hard to adapt into video games/movies.

[@lordodysseus]

I really like how you guys don't give ratings to the games you review. Number system or letter system. Just "like this and that, but didn't like these things. Just my opinion." I really wish more people would do this.

[@O1OO1O1]

Grades are fine, if people state that it's _their_ grade, instead of _a_ or _the_ grade.

[@jones95jb]

Yes grades are bad. You should always play a game "blind" imo. When you love it great! When you hate it you hate it because YOU hate it. For no other reasons. When you read scores before playing a game chances are high that people let their fun diminish by a bad grade. But this bad grade could have reasons who don't effect you personal opinion at all. Like playing a game which was buggy in 2015. Back then it had a bad grad. but it could be great right now. Also there could be things you wouldn't even notice without a review or that don't annoy you at all.

[@mohduk4]

@@jones95jb the game still bad

[@jones95jb]

@@mohduk4 not for me. That's all I care about. Also explain why it's bad or your opinion is pointless.

[@count.3842]

@@jones95jb yeah but the thing is people dont have unlimited money

[@chrisevison4092]

Easy and quick fix to the gameplay. Go to difficulty settings and turn combat to Easy and Detective to Normal

[@christophermccrea7133]

"Charles is just sad and tired, and I find that really relatable". Damn Jake !

[@e2rqey]

Jake in regards to having a lack of supplies, just so you know. All the items in a building replace themselves the moment you leave, so you can just keep looting the same place over and over if you need to get more ammo or anything. I haven't played the game but Jim Sterling talked about it in his review of the game.

[@PhoenixPilot]

Can confirm, playing the game 2 years later and it still lets you do this! 😂

[@davestar4718]

@@PhoenixPilot its a tenner on xbox. Would you recommend it?

[@PhoenixPilot]

@@davestar4718 yes, im having fun so far. About 20 hours in

[@taniajs]

Yeah. I found one house where you can come in, loot the nearest chest, leave the building, run away for couple of meters, then come back and loot again. Been doing that to max the supplies now and then when I was lacking.

[@patandmacmusic]

Picked this up for $10 a little while ago and just started playing it. It's not super glitchy and while combat definitely is a struggle it's a fun game! I dig the investigation mechanics

[@tozenki]

Hi people who are trying to sleep, and hi afternoon people

[@Ash-me]

Hi from the Netherlands

[@hermanbrits611]

Hi from 7am

[@ryanstevens3932]

Hi from 2 am

[@Sophiechic]

Hi from the moon

[@jermainesabajo7225]

Ash hodee Nederlander hiero !!

[@Alistair9088]

I think i'm about halfway through, some pretty stand out investigations in this game. People should give it a try, but I hope the combat gets patched up a bit.

[@StallionFernando]

Nope maybe once it's in the $5 bin next month

[@bluewolf3508]

Combat with guns feels awesome to me. For a non combat focused game that is. Granades and traps are kinda, like, they dont fit into the game. There is very few ocasions you can get value out of them, and granades are weird to throw and take a lot of time to explode. They dont fit too well.

[@eastern2687]

People do not set expectations right. This game is developed by a small ukrainian company with budget not even close to average games out there and still they pulled up pretty high quality and handcrafted world. Also their Sherlock games were very successful. People these days are annoying as fuck due to access to all major goods. I would check them out if they lived in 70s 80s and tetris would be considered a triple A game.

[@chrisscott3071]

@@eastern2687 I agree. Murdered soul suspect had the same problem. I think games like this would track better if it started out at 39.99 or 49.99. People have just gotten used to too high a polish in their games. They act like every developer is part of a triple A studio

[@bluewolf3508]

@@eastern2687 for me, even without considering the studio behind it, this is my favorite H.P lovecraft inspired game. This depends on what each person wants from a game like this, so its personal opinion. But nonetheless, as just a game is amazing, the open world and the amount of content really makes it shine, voice acting is amazing, they didnt waste budget on pointless animations for the face expressions, but it still manages to look good enough. Combat + exploring + mystery solving + looting + dialogue choices. In a way that doesnt feel overwhelming, thats something not even AAA studios do.

[@awsomeinator129]

I love the games story and mysteries as of right now, especially how you feel so smart when you figure stuff out, they give you little objective marks having to find them yourself through dialogue and clues and it’s so great to feel like a detective. I play on PS4 and I’ve experienced a few different glitches, no crashes or floating people, but opening the menus sometimes slows down the game and freezes for a second or two. The combat is still a bit clunky but the aiming is a bit better.

[@aliahmar1396]

Ah voice cracks, how I love you so. 1:54

[@Phoenix2772]

"But cHaRLeS 🥴" lmaooo

[@Yourmentalhealthisimportant]

Now I am subscribing.

[@cozybones4644]

LIKE, ZOINKS

[@espurrjelly]

Really at 1 am.... I should be sleeping. But in watching this instead due to cuthulu

[@lordodysseus]

Our Lord and Saviour Cthulhu.

[@uselessalgae9381]

Ia Ia Cthulhu Phtagn!

[@drywater8139]

Same

[@drywater8139]

1:02

[@razzledazzle4934]

Im doing the same at 2:25 am

[@sikevillain]

Playing it right now.. Its really pretty good so far.. The detective sequences and clue finding elements are made very well.. Combat is fine with some solid shooting but the Monsters designs are horrific and great.. Probably gona be a underrated gem..

[@eastern2687]

People do not set expectations right. This game is developed by a small ukrainian company with budget not even close to average games out there and still they pulled up pretty high quality and handcrafted world. Also their Sherlock games were very successful. People these days are annoying as fuck due to access to all major goods. I would check them out if they lived in 70s 80s and tetris would be considered a triple A game.

[@OGBOOP]

I love the game soo underated

[@sikevillain]

@@OGBOOP Yea ikr.. Its definitely a sleeper hit.. I just appreciate how well respects our intelligence to find things ourselves... Side missions are real fun to decipher... Main story is very interesting.. I know combat is the weakest point but for what it is.. im enjoying it cause the monsters here are pretty horrific..

[@OGBOOP]

@@sikevillain agree

[@drummingtildeath]

15 quid on xbox now... should I take a punt?

[@thereaver8083]

Why does Murdered: Soul Suspect never get mentioned when anyone is talking about investigative weird shit like this? Not the greatest game ever but it was fun for what it was.

[@carlos66965]

It really was cool.

[@muhammadbilalkhan6771]

That game was absolutely nuts

[@JennaWindross84]

I absolutely loved that game!!!

[@skyeciferglitterfart8208]

I love murdered soul suspect

[@justin9544]

DUDE THANK YOU!! i thought murdered: soul suspect was a great detective game with no crappy combat system

[@Zay13378]

People disappearing are your visions bud!

[@frostbite3820]

At 2:10 did anyone else get fallout vibes from the facial animations during that conversation?

[@vladusa]

Frostbite38 yeah, but if you’re a frogwares x bigben fan, you know they used the same facial animation as all the other games

[@expendableindigo9639]

... Is it me or does the main character kinda look like Shane Dawson?

[@disturbedone8731]

💯

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

3/10 Too much sinking Not enough city

[@ZachX888]

Seemed like the other way around based on what Jake said...

[@amarithompson8452]

Dr _ Nomz fine. 2/10 Too much city Not enough sinking 😂😂

[@creepyghostproductionz9026]

@nobody 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sirwindigoii5143]

Wether like him or not, Hes just spitting some facts

[@SuperbowlJoel]

As I'm still suffering from a decade+ of Silent Hill withdrawal, hearing that this game is satisfying in every way, except for the clunky combat, sounds just fine to me. I purchased this game just before it was pulled from the Playstation Store and was pleased to see that I could still download it after. I've got it on my system now and will be diving in (pun!) this weekend.

[@mehmedthestranger762]

I don't know why this game was pulled from Playstation Store about 2 months ago!! However it's on the PS Store now and i just bought it last week.

[@waybeast666]

Just finished the game and really loved it. I am a huge fan of Lovecraft and I love storytelling, with lots of cinematics. The combat and overall action are kind of weird sometimes, but it was no problem at all. Really love this game and I recommend it...

[@moonom1]

"Cthulhu people" 😂

[@pearlangeline]

I got this at 60% off (but really wanted it) the game definitely feels like Sherlock Holmes with scary in it. The things I don't like are the Boat I drive like a drunk, the inability to lock onto target to attack, and the load times are a bit taxing. I kind of wish they would have like other games where you find fragments that tell more about the city history and findable artifacts for achievements. The camera feels like it could be used more as well. Overall I'm having a good time but yeah it could use a few things.

[@mopnugget9744]

Thank you for making these videos ,these giving me great insight into the games that I want to buy and have helped me make good decisions on purchasing games

[@pedrozani803]

I really did enjoy, it's an awesome detective game with great characters, mysteries and story in the bizarre, twisted and amazing atmosphere of the Lovecraft universe. I understand the criticism about the gameplay and the bugs, and also I think that the game lacks on content from the Lovecraft's tales, because I would like to see more entities, creatures and cults apearing. But unfortunately Frogwares is still a small studio with not so much budget, nevertheless, I believe they tried their best. It is definitely worthy playing.

[@CraigBruyn]

Great overview, I bought this game recently after watching your video and a few others. I really enjoyed the balanced review and it helped me make my decision. I bought this game knowing what i was in for and what id like, and because of that im really enjoying it. Having just bought it I'd say theyve patched it a bit since your review so ive probably got a little better build, but some of the issues obviously still remain. That said, I really LOVE this game. Because of the great setting, writing and general feel im able to look past the shortcomings. Its just a shame it could have been something so more. This could have been the next bioshock or the like (in immersion level not game style) but i think i needed maybe 6-12 months more development to add meat on the bones in parts. All said tho, Ive never loved a game with shortcomings as much as I do this game. I hope they get the chance to do more with this IP as it has such character and promise.

[@luisa146]

A game where you actually have to use your brain to progress? I'm sold.

[@caitlinbrewer4843]

You also get to shoot KKK members

[@etangbose4755]

@@caitlinbrewer4843 seems backwards for lovecraft lmao

[@RobbieForReal]

The way you prefaced the setting of the game instantly made me think of Vampyr. And it has a lot of similar aspects from the looks of it

[@Darek_B52]

I was looking for a review/thoughts from a source I could trust...glad you guys uploaded...now if only I can find my wallet. That's a real thing right now.

[@tecnui]

Darek Baird look up ACG. He does some of the best reviews

[@TakarieZan]

Teamgeist zero punctuation is like sarcastic review that is a living meme (an a amazing way), ACG is the guy that he will give you a structured review with an slightly in depth analysis here or there for the more technical folk. Both are great. I devicive one is Delrith in his rapid fire reviews on angry Joe channel. I hear easy allies is also good apparently but they might take a while from what I have noticed.

[@Nobodysurvivesevenonebit]

Before you buy; this game is not for idiots.

[@archfxt3619]

Game " Journalist " : is that like a personal attack or something ?

[@louis8487]

Is true. Am idiot. Couldn't beat.

[@HBlatz87]

The presentation of this game reminds me a lot of Vampyr. Janky, B-Tier 3rd person game, old timey setting, made for a very specific audience, etc. Can't help but draw some parallels even if the games are about completely different things.

[@theacehavin7918]

Agreed I loved the gritty vibe of Vampyr so I think I'll enjoy this game

[@astraldragon01]

I have read and played many of the HP Lovecraft stuff and I'm a fan but for the shear scale and the depth of the different element is fantastic, I think given a few patches this game could be great with a few DLC to bulk up the game and this is the best Cthulhu game to date, also it did remind me heavily of Vamyre as well which I love the crap out of and finished it 4 times with vastly different results

[@aleksandarsiljanovic1468]

I still think that Call of Cthulhu Dark corners of Earth is the best Cthulhu game, dont get me wrong, Sinking City is not bad at all, its actually good but the atmosphere is a bit better in Dark corners of Earth, but yea Call of Cthulhu(the new one is like the third best Cthulhu game, right after CoC Dark corners of Earth and Sinking City)

[@astraldragon01]

I think the main thing that they missed the mark in this game was changing the music when something creepy popped up or when you got to a scary point, the diving sequence is great but could have been much better with the right music

[@purvdragon-sensei]

aleksandar siljanovic Call of Cthulhu is just so bad man. also I love that they got the same VA as Jack Walter’s for Reed in Sinking City. The door won’t budge voice line is a reference to DCOTE I think.

[@foxhoundbridges4851]

I loved vampyr so much(personal game of the year when it came out.)

[@JDdoesstuff]

Crafting materials respawn and there are section on the map where you can run around and gather materials whiles dodging monsters! So if didn’t have enough you could gone to one of those sections and loot from cars and trash cans. And I found that the voice acting was on point, really well done. The combat is a bit wonky and will make you struggle at times. But the story is engaging and well written.

[@annacallis2798]

Started playing 2 days ago. Never read any lovecraft in my life. Never played any kathulu games before. I know absolutely nothing of the lore beside kathulu is a weird looking tentacle face being with wings (I dont even know if that's right). I've seen kathulu in Easter eggs such as a cult in we happy few. That being said, I love this game so far. The combat is far from desirable. I play on console because I was looking on steam for the game, long story short I thought it wasnt available on PC yet so I bought ps4 version. The aiming is very clunky and not smooth at all. It's just a pain. Honestly I'm more likely to take my chances with melee than try to shoot. I have encountered glitches where people would just drop. Like they would be sitting and fishing and then just drop out of the screen. Not a big deal. Besides the combat and the few minor glitches I have a lot of fun. The way it doesnt hold your hand and the way you have to piece together clues, amazing. I keep a notebook at my desk and write everything down like an actual detective. It's more like a journal I'm writing from the characters POV while playing the game. I write about the evidence, my thoughts on the case, my deductions, encounters with people, their descriptions, the feeling they gave me. etc. I document everything. Makes solving the investigations easier but is very time consuming. Just a way to emerse myself deeper into the game. I'm a huge fan of figuring shit out on my own and this game does an amazing job at it, especially if you play on (master slueth). Would definitely recommend for anyone into crime/detective games or shows. Combat is undesirable so if that's what you're looking for move on. If you're looking for a good challenge, some nice oldschool detective work, and just generally feeling like a badass sherlock Holmes investigative genius, this is the game for you!

[@jayblack7495]

Anybody else getting a Silent Hill vibe from this game? Rolling fog - ✔ Clunky combat - ✔ Bloated exploration - ✔ Disturbing NPC's - ✔ Bizarre enemies - ✔ Sign me up . . . Great video. This may be a fun video to go back and watch a few years from now. Coincidentally, has any other game deserved the moniker of "cult" game?

[@bluewolf3508]

Fair review, the game is amazing. Everything you said + I found the combat really fun, about maging resources while using the proper weapon for each situation, enemies vary a lot (from size to special powers) and each one has a different weakness that makes you learn their pattern first. As for resources, you said they're scarce, but that might have to do a lot with personal experience, loot crates respawn loot and sometimes so fast that you can grab three times from the same crate while investigating a house, (this might be a bug tho but it works almost everywhere). There is also the infested zones, that are supposed to be high difficulty high reward zones, but the thing is that you can loot them and run without getting hit. If im being honest, I think you can exploit this so much that you never run out of bullets and can play as a walking minigun depleting your ammo as you please, then refilling it on these infested zones crates. Besides the too exploitable loot respawns, I feel the game is perfect (besides, its not exactly bad to have the option of exploiting a mechanic), with some bugs here and there I hope they fix. Everything else 10/10, and a lot of gameplay hours you can get out of it.

[@bluewolf3508]

@Bob Brock for me it is, I dont need any mindblowing new game mechanic to enjoy the hell out of every minute in. Im on my second playthrough already and still not bored.

[@chandlerpatterson1325]

Got this game for 12 dollars and I can’t put down the controller. I love when a game doesn’t hold your hand and babysit you through the entire thing with tutorials. There are a couple rough parts of the game that could be improved but overall really really good game

[@fioredeutchmark]

At this point I’m pretty sure no one who makes anything to do with Lovecraft has any idea how to translate his themes past the aesthetic cliches (apart from Miyazaki because of course.)

[@cenyoorsunt3167]

2 things. Have updates improved the game? And the glitches, weird npc behavior, but not including the game crashing. Could you not Canon that as apart of the protags degrading psyche or are the issues more obtrusive than that? Saw this on steam for cheap, but heard there's a bakers dozen problems that could be fixed to make it better.

[@10kfaxtion6]

Some of the "glitches" are actually just part of the game to set the horror aspect, the game is so fucking good but if you have a hard time navigating without a map or mission pin I would recommend watching a playthrough first

[@venomoustv3744]

Was just watching a review from ign and this popped up😂

[@Siktopath]

Almost like KZbin has an algorithm

[@Anna15077]

Ditch ign for ever. Ban it out of your life

[@amyhoard1222]

The reviews are done better in this channel than IGN has ever been. I'd recommend watching reviews on this channel instead. No rating system, just an explanation on the game and the pros/cons. He also says it's only his option so it leaves you to decide on whether it is worth playing.

[@amyhoard1222]

The reviews are done better in this channel than IGN has ever been. I'd recommend watching reviews on this channel instead. No rating system, just an explanation on the game and the pros/cons. He also says it's only his option so it leaves you to decide on whether it is worth playing.

[@SitInTheShayd]

So this game actually has a place in the Cthulhu Mythos taking place just after The Shadow Over Innsmouth, the fish gilled people are Innsmouthers

[@SunnyTacos]

I'm still hurt you guys didn't do a before you buy for Bloodstained, that game is amazing and really deserve the love.

[@StallionFernando]

Game sux

[@thehappygamerguy]

A year later and I just bought the series X upgraded version with all the DLCs included for 65 bones, just spent about three or four hours roaming around and delving into the story and the game, and man I'm blown away! I cannot believe this game hasn't even showed up on my radar! GG 🐸 🙌

[@WatchTheMic]

Did the exact same thing the day the enhanced version came out for the Series X.....fantastic version.

[@conniedavidescu1979]

Hi! For anyone who played this, I know they brought out a big patch so I was wondering if they fixed the combat and a few of the other issues described in this review? Thank you!

[@cheyennewhitmore5466]

No they didn't

[@aclaymushroomwithaberet7084]

@@cheyennewhitmore5466 is it now?

[@cheyennewhitmore5466]

@@aclaymushroomwithaberet7084 honestly this game was so bad and unplayable. I'd say I'm competent in playing video games, not an expert but average. The graphics were bad, and the video honestly gave the game too much credit. Worst purchase I've ever made and I bought cyberpunk

[@BrandonTClem]

Life-long, dedicated Lovecraft fan here. I find this game to be...well, out-of-the-box thinking for sure. A perfect rendition of a Lovecraft book into a game has been done twice now, and both games were called Call of Cthulhu. Lovecraft did not have some brave armed guy in any of his books ready to just fight these monsters. That is where other games got it right. This game got it right for other reasons. Do we really want only a small GLIMPSE of the big bad Old Ones like in the books? Do we really want ANOTHER strictly detective game? The creators of this game knew their Lovecraft, and they knew they were out of the box with this, and I admire that strongly. I hope to see a sequel, or 5, with several Great Old Ones experienced along the way.

[@TheBoogeymanProject]

"It feels like those Sherlock Holmes kinda games"-- well, there is a reason for this, considering it was made by the same folks who made the Sherlock Holmes series of video games. All in all though, I am not very far in (haven't had much time to play) but am loving it so very much. It reminds me a lot of Vampyr as well only I found the narrative in The Sinking City to be so much more interesting. I actually found the huge amounts of sociopolitical blabber in Vampyr to be very distracting, and in fairness, the combat in The Sinking City actually feels less broken than in that game (I absolutely despised the combat in Vampyr). As stated above, though, I am only a few side missions in (pretty much just landed at the hotel and done a few of the side missions thereafter), so my opinion may change, but for now, I am adoring the game in general, and find that the city is probably one of the most "real" feeling ones I've played in a video game in a long while. I don't feel like it is as arbitrary with invisible walls and fake doors as other games, and I find the city a lot more navigable than in other games of its kind. And the lore is just... if you are a Lovecraft fan, this is a love letter for sure, and plays really well with the tropes introduced by HP.

[@brokeeboii7879]

What i love is how lovecraftian horror used to be a niche thing but now cosmic and lovecraftian horror is getting more light in the mainstream

[@djspacebard]

Whatever about the review, but can we please highlight that insane voice crack at 1:54!? Haha!

[@hardcoreking52]

I need to watch your videos more often. I see so many games on PSN that look good, but the video or screen shots only do so much. I love how you present the game and just showcase what it has, pros and cons, showing gameplay and how the game works. I was looking at this game yesterday and I love H.P Lovecraft stories, so this game would be up my alley.

[@publicenemygelo6204]

1:54-1:56 idk if that was a voice crack LMAOO

[@adilkhojah]

Play a game: 7/10 Graphics: 8/10 the story : 7/10 Conversations: 8/10 Fighting : 4/10 shooting : 5/10 Play Style: 6/10 the sales : !??! Name of game: 6/10 Part is supposed to be: !!!!??? the map : 7/10 The game is close to: VAMPIRE Developers: 8/10 Make a new part: YES

[@jackied96]

1:55 - 1:56 Did Morty chime in on the review? 😂

[@hungryepicboys8895]

This is one of those tough spots where you want to support the devs by buying it to see if the next project is better, but the game right now just isn’t that great... hopefully next time

[@sterlingarcher857]

I already got this yesterday, its good honestly, anyone remotely interested should try it. the Cthulhu mythos is done really well. it aint that rough I feel youre overdoing that.

[@irisheyes6781]

Call of cthulhu original xbox, my favourite game of all time buddy 👍

[@exxor9108]

Trying to figure out a world with a Lovecraftian atmosphere? The way that you do is... *you don't.* You don't because *they* don't want you to. And if they choose to allow you to, your sanity was never really there.

[@jakewolf079]

Wait for a sale (X) Wait for a patch (O)

[@Napfkuchen]

People stating Bloodborn is a lovecraftian game seem to never read one of his books. Besides some artwork Bloodborn is not even close to what lovecrafts horror is about.

[@danieldd1804]

THIS REMINDS ME OF BLOODBORNE DLC, since it is inspired by H.P. Lovecraft too!

[@captainquickshadow]

bloodborne itself is hp love craft inspired

[@azimuthclark462]

Just watched the video. I'm about to buy TSC plus the DLC for $13.00. -80%. Reviews sound good. I like detective games. The comments are positive. I think it's a good value.

[@SignalBlue]

Before You Buy videos are much more accurate than what you'll find from IGN or Gamespot. Gamespot gave it a 3/10....???

[@QuantumPhyZ]

This game was made from a western country (Ukraine) the majority of reviewers like those are political driven nowadays. Don't follow their words tbh.

[@ajiibshah3760]

2:38 dude is just moonwalking right at the corner

[@smartent2257]

The monsters in this game look like the monsters from the forest.

[@maow9240]

what he needs to bring up about is the fact that supplies actually re-spawn quite a bit so simply remember where your loot boxes are you can keep your supplies up but their are times that you can't restock as often so it does even out

[@HabibiFresh]

The reviewer for Gamespot lost his f**cking mind giving this game a 3 wtf?!

[@ramonpizarro]

Ign, gamespot, kotaku, polygon, none of these "journalists" are gamers, or even like video games They're nothing but a waste of time

[@DantesInferno96]

Those guys get paid for reviews. Don't worry about it. They will most often give games developed by shitty game companies like EA and Bethesda a high score.

[@ByakuyaReborn]

This game doesn’t have a journalist difficulty.

[@TheShortbread123]

Teamgeist it is good

[@chaggie_fenboy]

Out of 2 or what?

[@pr3cious193]

3:40 you're absolutely right, haven't played this yet but it does give off the vampyr vibe, will definitely check it out when I'm done with vampyr

[@dhirendrasahay]

I think this game has a budget issue. Other than that I liked the orignality of the game. Its has unique concept.

[@eastern2687]

People do not set expectations right. This game is developed by a small ukrainian company with budget not even close to average games out there and still they pulled up pretty high quality and handcrafted world. Also their Sherlock games were very successful. People these days are annoying as fuck due to access to all major goods. I would check them out if they lived in 70s 80s and tetris would be considered a triple A game.

[@fischermusicofficial]

3:25 in the morning... watching a video from my favorite gaming channel about a game based on one of my favorite horror writers? Count me in

[@rellik6202]

Someone at gameranx should do gameplays tbh

[@locs13000]

RelliK no pleas, make a separate channel if so

[@EpicLebaneseNerd]

i fu enter a building , loot it, go out then go back it, by magic, all the items refresh, and they are random, so if u spend like less than an hour in the smae building, going in and out, u can max your stuff and the game becomes more fun......and yes, the pc version is the best choice....

[@AfroJeffrey]

Clunky fights are actually part of the Arkham/Eldritch Horror. RNG and Dice Rolls.

[@DoctoroProfesoro]

The non battle orientation too, everything is supposed to be a mental challenge, more than a physical one.

[@kyohitsukai2592]

I agree with a fair amount of the points you had. Combat, not great. Graphics and glitches, not great. And I'm on the Switch version which all the hair looks like Playdoh. But the story is great. I was describing to a friend all the weird stuff that goes on in the game and they were shocked that I was describing just one game instead of 2 or 3. You got plenty and various things to do despite the town being so big but half innaccessable. Charles Reed can be a snarky smartass which can be hilarious at times. Could do with less monsters. At the later points in the game, you can't enter any new place without having to tackle some beasties. They were scary before when I was a pansy, but now I just wish there was less of them so I can actually play the game and get to the end to see how this engaging story concludes.

[@Pupyak]

Jake probably forgot to mention that the game came from creators of "Sherlock Holmes", so it's much more like that rather than books of H. P.

[@barebow_cercatrova]

I am playing it on a PS4 and have experienced no glitches at all. It’s very seamless. I do get what you are saying about travel, but there are fast travel spots that get you close to most places you will need to go, but even near the end of the game I often find myself choosing to travel the full route occasionally just because I find the city so compelling. The art style, rendering and especially the weather mechanic is especially well executed and that along with the exceptional soundtrack really make for an impressively moody place to visit. My issue is mostly with the reusing of assets that remind the player of the “gaminess” of this place. I agree that it feels a bit unfinished, especially for this reason. It just feels like they ran out of money, time or both. The game is flawed for sure, but what it does accomplish it does better than just about any game I’ve played. That said I am a HUGE Lovecraft fan and find this very respectful of the source inspiration without being too derivative. The combat is a bit clunky, but I feel that is by design and it makes more sense to run from critters than engage them. The poverty of ammunition keeps that kind of gameplay going which makes for a more compelling story. This isn’t a fighting game. The puzzles and mysteries are well crafted. The lore is engaging and unlike most games filled with bits of information (looking at you Horizon) this lore is actually engaging and I’m invested in the societies. The moral ambiguity is also a nice touch and I found the story, character and voice acting engaging. It is really the repetition of assets that hold this game back for me. Like I’ve said, it’s a flawed game, but at the same time it’s become one of my favorites. But it’s definitely not for everyone.

[@caitlinbrewer4843]

Clunky as the combat is, I really enjoyed this game. I really enjoy Lovecraftian horror and the general aesthetic; I love the story, how this game doesn’t hold your hand during the detective sections, and the mythos nods. Plus, any game that lets you insult and then shoot KKK members in the face is a game I want to play.

[@carbjj]

I was actually able to get the deluxe edition for 20 bucks during the holiday sale. Great deal.

[@ruffiankick]

he walks like max payne from the OG ps2 LOL

[@Walktawau]

[ruffiankick.] reminded me of tat game

[@thesorrow96]

PC game what you expect ?

[@dodgedemon2450]

So true

[@joshuachandler6541]

See I feel like the last of us had a lot of the same problems with running around the cities and not really being able to interact with any cars hardly or buildings... But this definitely will be added to my list of games to play now.

[@steve-ocreep7434]

I’ve been waiting for this to drop , love HP Lovecraft

[@richardpage9474]

I'm running it on an Omen L30. RTX 2060, Ryzen 7. It hasn't crashed nor have I seen any jank that completely took me out of the game. I did get stuck once. I'm liking it a lot. Looks like they done fixed a lot of the issues.

[@blackknight9157]

I really loved the atmosphere and art design of the game. I might as well play it for that

[@diphyllum8180]

lol the description sounds just like Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth. Great atmosphere etc but distracting combat and glitches. Seems typical of Lovecraft games for some reason

[@vaderguitarplayer]

I am very happy so far. I ran around for an hour after I got to the hotel, and I have only gotten a couple clues from the doctor. That's it. Feels very real life detectivey. Does not in any way hold your hand. Not sure what to do now, but I am ok with it. Just so you know, you don't get penalized when you die, so you can die in a new area and you will respawn at the nearest save, even if it has not been seen yet. I am a big H.P. Lovecraft fan, and I am thoroughly enjoying it. It is definitely a love letter. I feel like it plays exactly how H.P. Lovecraft's writing is received and understood. A bit wonkey, but full of little tid bits to feast on with eldritch hunger.

[@zombislasher]

Gamespot gave it a 3 out of 10, really?

[@acw2582]

This game is trash

[@RosieSquall]

@@acw2582 Let me guess, you're a Call of Duty bruh?

[@lunarianpaladin6980]

It’s currently on sale on PS5, anybody think it’s worth it? Is it still a glitchy mess? How does the combat compare with the 3rd person Resident Evil games?

[@Soulcommander]

I see no one answered that was my queston too. WOn't buy a glitched game.

[@dante8999]

honestly the game is just so much more fun when you cheat engine in like a few thousand shotgun, rifle, or sub machine bullets. i went and spent like an hour farming a cheezy house for supplies and got half way through the next mission and ran out of stuff again. thats not fun. would rather just enjoy the story! the combat sucks anyway

[@angeln1514]

I really hope they keep supporting this game ! And maybe add a first person mode toggle back and fourth from 1st to 3rd!

[@breeeegs]

The "sinking" to "city" ratio is too uneven. 0/10

[@antoniusmaximus3174]

Cthulhu will always be best played with friends around a table. None of these games can even come close to Call of Cthulhu pen and paper.

[@moistsocks2188]

Holy crap...this is the closest I've come to release. It's awesome. I love this channel a lot though. It's great. And my favorite type of fish is pretty much any. As long as it's on a plate. Heh heh. Anyway, thanks, bye.

[@drakonyanazkar]

I think the way monsters are often thrown at the player _waters down_ the game a bit. I get the market call for action in games, but this could be a true lovecraftian adventure that became a lovecraftian action at some points. At least the combat isn't central to the game.

[@DivineRemix]

Hello im probally gonna watch in the morning cause im gonna be playin my pokemon black version 2 can I get a r.i.p for this game

[@stonerdemon]

Re-creating Lovecraft's imagination is always difficult. It's much, much more than scary monsters. This game sells for as low as $13 at my local department store. I'll buy a couple and keep one sealed. It will go up in price, I can bet. It's Lovecraft lore well told.

[@coreyc3661]

The great voice crack of 2019. 1:53

[@windycitygaming8839]

😭😭

[@FrederikMeyer]

1:54 zoinks Shaggy 😉

[@d3athraz0r22]

Bloodborne is still the best HP lovecraft game out there. What an odd statement