Graven Review. Really good... if you understand it's not like Heretic.

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Ye Old Entertainment

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@tijuanajoe8445 10 ай бұрын

I really appreciate you not parroting what others have said and forming your own opinion

@RAL3320 8 ай бұрын

Glad you're looking at the game from a different point of view and are highlighting gameplay mechanics other reviewers missed. I've been on the fence on this game but you convinced me.

@YeOldEntertainment 8 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy it!

@TheRenZoG 10 ай бұрын

This looks like a very satisfying game! Thank you for sharing. I'm liking everything I'm hearing. All the good elements I enjoy in a great game. Great review as always, my friend. P.S. that Heretic footage brought good memories. Thank you

@YeOldEntertainment 10 ай бұрын

I do think this game is up your alley

@fedupwizard6987 6 ай бұрын

I am glad to see a positive review for the game that talks about the spells being actually good as I only read they were bad until I read on a steam forum that you had to upgrade them for them to be good and after that I just decided to try it out and am having a blast. I tend to only play magic casters in games so I went full spell weapons: spellbook, orthogonal hymnal, writ of subjugation, and then for when I am low on mana 1 strong gun until I got the Candelbra which completed my wizard kit and this is working really well. I have upgraded all of them maxed except the ice spell, barely ever have to use the gun because I usually have Equalizing elixirs and enemies drop tons of mana. I also didnt go into this thinking it would be like Hexen which I really enjoyed. Game is just good fun and spells are good just got to spend the gold but I only wanted to use magic weapons so not a waste for me.

@YeOldEntertainment 6 ай бұрын

The thing is that you cannot play "only spells" in this game This is not a "build-based" game. Spells are CRAZY good but you need to figure out when, where and how to use them to get the best results. For examples, skellies and cultists are extremely weak to fire. Constructs and knights get super slow when you use cold on them, so you can use your frost spell on them and then strike them easily with your flail (which is slow but does superb damage to plate wearing enemies) And lightning is perfect to shock fast zig-zaggie enemies in place so that you can then finish them of with your staff or sword. Magic is not a substitute for weapons most of the times, they are complimentary.

@fedupwizard6987 6 ай бұрын

@@YeOldEntertainment Yeah I agree I tend to use the magic themed weapons in tandem with the three spells, I do see the orthogonal hymnal and writ of subjugation as being catalysts that cast a specific spell. I have been playing the whole game this way and its very effective the enemies tend to drop mana pretty often plus some enemies drop Equalizing elixirs as well. I only use the other weapons when I am low on mana which gets less and less often the more I figure out how to use the orthogonal hymnal and writ of subjugation depending on enemy. Remember I do have all the magic weapons maxed save for the ice spell which is lvl 2 atm, this is probably not the intended way to play but it works well and I am enjoying it a ton. I would say the "builds" are pretty much what you decide to upgrade and use. Sorry for the long chat thx for the review didnt expect a reply so soon.

@whatistruth101 11 ай бұрын

Where's the library key? 😢

@YeOldEntertainment 11 ай бұрын

This guy does a complete run of the game with all achievements. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5Ddl4adrrOMptk If its not in this particular video, it's definitely in the one that comes before (check his channel)

@danielcalabrese5769 Ай бұрын

I followed gravens development for quite a while and I was really disappointed when all the negative reviews came out and I thought that maybe if I wait a while it will get updates and might get better so after waiting a few months o got it but it has been sitting in my backlog with hundreds of other games until today and I though I would look for a positive review of the game in order to help balance out my expectations and I'm glad I did because I am 11mins into this video and it seem like it has some cool immersive sim aspects and I especially loved hearing that yhe the game rewards your curiosity, I don't have a pc so I crave games that have systems which are consistent and work together with the other systems in the game, (systemic games) the only thing that gives me pause is the lack of a map which is something I usually do not like but I have played all the souls games and loved them so I think oll be sweet. I also love the idea that if I take my time and think about how to approach each encounter I will be rewarded with satisfying outcomes. Thank you for this video mate because once we are exposed to negative opinions it has a negative impact on our own opinions even if you don't want it to because things that they mention will stand out to you when you see them in gane but if you had never hear the negative opinions you might never even notice those things or even like them who knows? But it will impact you experience with the game.

@jim3541 11 ай бұрын

I couldnt agree more, just picked this game up and I couldnt understand the hate surrounding it. 5:57 What is this from lol ?

@YeOldEntertainment 11 ай бұрын

Half-a$$ed Disney film: The Swap.

@TheProtagonistGabber 10 ай бұрын

Keep in mind they've been patching this game like crazy since release.

@michael3k80 3 ай бұрын

Since when not liking equal hate? I'm sure smearing people with opposite view will do this game good...

@MRthe50caldude1 2 ай бұрын

I will give the game a try. You have a lovely channel sir, congratulations😊

@YeOldEntertainment 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!

@duduoson5278 11 ай бұрын

This is a certified steam review moment. Lol, there are so many people clueless about thing they watch/play that I stopped reading reviews altogether, except from people I know have similar taste. Like you!

@YeOldEntertainment 11 ай бұрын

Yes, it's reviews like the ones I mentioned that make you not believe in user reviews at all. I used to trust the lengthier more elaborate ones... but those can be way off too.

@shmandan 5 ай бұрын

I’d love to give this game a try but the bad reviews scared me off. Plus someone online said the ps5 port is totally fucked and I don’t want to risk it for $30.

@YeOldEntertainment 5 ай бұрын

Well the current PC version is pretty stable and it goes for 12.49 on steam. And the requirements aren't even that great (though the cinematics are poorly optimized). I think roughly 60% of the negative reviews come from people who expected this game to be some sort of modern-day Hexxen. A boomer shooter even, perhaps. That's not what the game is. But yeah. make sure it's for you by watching videos and footage. Check out splattercat's video on it too.

@arcanefeline 11 ай бұрын

Graven is criminally underrated.

@YeOldEntertainment 11 ай бұрын

Yes it is!

@macrou 11 ай бұрын

This game wasn’t even close to my radar. Thank you so much for bringing it to my attention, it feels like I have to give it a try!

@YeOldEntertainment 11 ай бұрын

Long time no see! You are not going to regret it, my friend. I can almost certainly assure you that you are going to like it!

@macrou 11 ай бұрын

@@YeOldEntertainment Yeah, I‘ve been in lurking mode for a while! This video forced me out of hiding though! XD I have a feeling I might fall in love with it, and your perspective is always super helpful!

@kivie13 5 ай бұрын

I love this game. It oozes a fantastic style, atmosphere, and great art. My only issue is that I want the lingering major bugs fixed. IMO it is well worth the asking price. Edit: I can see this title becoming a cult classic.

@YeOldEntertainment 5 ай бұрын

@@kivie13 It already is to some extent.

@vsolyomi 11 ай бұрын

At this day and age if someone's talking about your game at all you can count it as a success.

@Marcusianery 10 ай бұрын

I tried it, had a hard time with it. Not what I expected, I expected more of a immersive sim with streamlined gameplay. But it is a interesting game and this video makes me wanna try it out again. EDIT: The Theme played in this video, like at imnute 15. I recognize it! Where have I heard it? Is it Gravens?

@YeOldEntertainment 10 ай бұрын

Yes. All the music in that video is from Graven.

@Marcusianery 10 ай бұрын

@@YeOldEntertainment Thanks! I should pick it up again and give it a go.

@tobiasnilsson9390 4 ай бұрын

Very interesting review! Feel fresh to hear something new In difference to nej sayers. I've only played Graven for about an hour, and I thought it had something new and fresh! The environment felt interesting. Something I haven't felt for a long time in games.

@xx_tomek_xx9690 4 ай бұрын

Thx for your opinion....i didn't know what to expect form the game Now it it makes more sense to me, make me to want more to see from the game.... Your opinion was for me mind-blowing and thats why i am going to buy this game for my ps5 Thank you for a such hidden gem :)

@YeOldEntertainment 4 ай бұрын

Any time! Thanks for watching

@edoman20 11 ай бұрын

I bought it on gog and im really enjoying it, but yeah its not hexen

@YeOldEntertainment 11 ай бұрын

I was actually surprised at how much I ended up liking it after reading all the negative reviews.

@Lulasz 11 ай бұрын

Justice for Graven! I was interested in this game since the first time I saw it. The negative reviews were disheartening. Luckily, I watched a couple that were positive too and this one convinced me to buy it! That spoiler was instructional. I actually appreciate it!

@YeOldEntertainment 11 ай бұрын

You will not be disappointed my man. I'm sure of it in fact.