I Played Quantum Break in 2023 and It Is Very Good.

[@bryan-twistgilmore6473]

I just traveled here from April 3 2016 to play this on game pass. I can’t play other games or time may fracture. But shit what a hell of a game. I could not wait another two days for this to come out but that is bad ass that it made it to game pass in 2023.

[@FailedQuest]

This is my favourite comment. Had a good laugh. Hopefully you can soon play other games without time fracturing. 🤣

[@kelekele7882]

I played this first time in 2023 too. I don't recall another game where they make the antagonist make story choices, so you end up identifying with both Jack and Paul. Paul Serene stole the show though. Great casting overall! I also think it's a pity we did not have chance to enjoy our fully built powers for a bit more, as the time powers were fun. A sequel would be a treat.

[@FailedQuest]

I do hope they give Quantum Break a sequel too. Let's hope Remedy does it.

[@xenomorphlover]

One of the most underrated Triple-A games in my opinion. Had this already for PC and purchased it again for Series X to see how the One X version looks like and it's incredible how next-gen this game looks in 4K and Auto HDR. It's a shame there will proverbial never be a sequel to this tho...

[@FailedQuest]

I am holding out hope that they will do a sequel of some kind in the future. That would be sick. 👍

[@Sos4R4y]

They may or may not put out a sequel but the companies involved are doing a great job. Just started playing Alan wake 2 and 3 chapters in and I am blown away. Initially I was disappointed by quantum break because developers took the cheap way out (instead of going native 1080p, they did 720p stretched to make it look 1080, however it's the reason there was so much grain upon release). The game itself was amazing. I haven't played it on series x yet. I'm hoping one of the updates fixed the grain. And circling back to the sequel bit, actors are definitely interested in returning for a new game. Plus, control sequel is in talks so we might luck out.

[@Passgier57]

I heard remedy bought the control license back, but Quantum Break belongs to Microsoft. They likely do nothing with it.

[@Avalon1489]

It funny now because the live action cutscenes are still shot at 1080p 30fps for Alan Wake 2.

[@ThePreciseClimber]

I mean, 30fps makes sense for live-action footage, I think. Not sure about 1080p but one would assume high-quality 4k footage would take up a lot of space. Maybe it would've been too much? The game's already almost 90GB. But they could've had an optional 4k download.

[@Code-n-Flame]

The difference is that AW2 doesn't live transition from FMV to game. QB does and that's why it's so much worse of an experience. There's no black screen in between. The game engine can take seconds to catch back up to whatever FPS you're at from 30. It's extremely jarring and the only way to fix it is by capping the FPS at 30 😩

[@lifeclip9878]

Just finished this wow what a true next gen style game. The effects in the game are best I've ever seen

[@SeanShank87]

this game is a hidden gem in my opinion one of the best games in the xbox one/ps4 generation in general.

[@FailedQuest]

It's an awesome game. Can't believe I missed it when it originally launched, and glad I was able to finally get around to playing it now. You are spot on it's a hidden gem of a game.

[@SeanShank87]

@@FailedQuest To be fair, i'd expect nothing less from the people who made alan wake and control. Alan wake is one of my favorites of all time.

[@gawel772]

I didn't have any issues with the live-show and I live in Poland.

[@FailedQuest]

That is really interesting. As it didn't work here in Australia and from what I could find online people all over the world couldn't get the live action show portion of the game to work even at launch. Maybe the servers are in Poland? Or maybe you are very lucky? I would have loved it if the live action videos worked for me. Would have kept me in the experience as opposed to having to find them online myself.

[@gawel772]

@@FailedQuest the servers are probsbly in Finland which is very close to Poland. And I Played the game a few months ago, so the servers are still online

[@Tocy777isback0414]

I just finished it and I LOVED it, love the episodes too

[@The_0p3r8t0r]

It's magical on the steamdeck because the lower Res means the cut scenes look consistent with the game play. But yep the live action it totally knackered. Shame they don't download as part of the game

[@FailedQuest]

I wish I had a streamdeck to try it on. They are hard to come by here in Australia. Thank you for letting us know how it looks on there though. Also couldn't agree more about the live action episodes not working. Having to find and watch them on KZbin based on your decision is beyond stupid. From what I found in my research when playing the game the servers for the live action videos were broken at launch and I guess in the years since they never bothered to sort it out.

[@adntigger71015]

Apparently the videos require IE 11 to run soooo....his commentary on the egregious Microsoft product placement really hits home here 🤣

[@danischannel]

I reached act 3 and kept asking who the heck is this new character , how are they related to the story ?! It was only then that I realised I missed full on live action episodes 😑. Gamepass cannot stream those episodes for some reason

[@zenbyo]

00:01:42 this was due to the focus on 'Tv tv tv' and Microsoft wanting to mix movies/tv shows with the gaming medium.

[@FastForwardPlans]

yes this, they wanted to make a alan wake 2, but were forced to step away from that when xbox was getting tired of waiting and wanted to bulk up their mixed media library. The mixed media elements purely existed because that was a requirement.

[@Cakebattered]

From its inception, Xbox was a Windows PC for the living room, so integration into other living room devices was always the plan. The TV, TV, TV, meme is kinda revisionist history to some degree, because the Xbox One reveal was a completely separate press conference, just days before E3 where the presentation was exclusively game trailers. Microsoft essentially had 2 reveals; one for gamers, and one for the general public. Heck, Xbox's 2013 E3 presentation was so "Gamer Focused" that it popularized the format of Console showcases consisting of nearly all game trailers. Prior to that musical guests and long developer talks were part of E3 presentations. Remember the Sony Flute guy?

[@zenbyo]

@@Cakebattered There was an old commercial that used to say 'you never get a 2nd chance to make a first impression'. I don't agree with it being a 'red herring' though i will admit a lot of the things people complained about ended up in gaming anyway.

[@behh240r]

i bought this game with my xbox one back in late 2016, i loved it finished the game twice and i bought the game again on steam since it was on sale, looking forward to play this gem again!

[@FailedQuest]

Great to hear you will be revisiting this game. Hope you enjoy it the second time around. 👍

[@shawncharles6625]

Just started this game again today- had a shitty pc back then so It was a bad experience, hopefully better this time around

[@FailedQuest]

It ran like a dream for me when I played it for this retrospective review. The only thing I had issues with was those live action videos which I mentioned in the review. Aside from that it should be awesome for you. Hope you have fun. 👍

[@pinocchio2323]

video very well done😊

[@alandiegovillalobos]

Finished playing this game ok December 31, 2023. 87% completed. Will have to go back and 100% it. This is something I do only in games I love. Would love to see a remake of this game and a sequel.

[@FailedQuest]

Hopefully after Remedy finishes Control 2 they will give Quantum Break the sequel it deserves. Glad you liked the game. 👍

[@jcalvert6666]

Bought it on sale recently and it was worth it. And it seems they fixed the cutscene buffering, never experienced any of it. Also, the story was somewhat complicated, but if you paid attention to notes and extra material, it was reasonably easy to follow. Too bad main character seemed to misunderstand most of what was happening, including the whole purpose of what monarch was trying to do and final result of what would happen if their plan worked out. Also too bad that the Hatch issue was left unresolved. My main issue was checkpoint system. You place checkpoint before the boss fight, after the cutscenes. Not before them, especially if they are unskippable (i mean, you can " skip" them but that only means watching the loading screen for about as long as cutscene takes, which is ridiculous)

[@shaunmulsay9722]

I still can't understand why so many were hating on this game I got day one and never had an issue with it And why there were never any sequel to the game I mean this is one gem Xbox could have done more with

[@CordeliaAurora]

Because at the time it was very buggy and way too heavy for PCs to handle. On consoles I assume they capped to 30fps and upscaled because it's a very graphically demanding game. At 30fps and less than 1080p this game looks like absolute crap. (Personal opinion) Higher end 2022/3 GPUs do about 100-160fps on 2k without upscaler. (Depends heavily on area. Some areas are just super unoptimized) I get that much fps or more in 4k or even 8k in games this old, so a lower end GPU like 6500xt or 3050/2070 will probably still struggle even in 2023. At the time (2016) we had 10 series GPUs or older (like 970, 1060 etc.), which barely scraped the 60fps in 1080p medium settings. Unless you had like a 980ti/1080ti, it just wasn't that fun of an experience constantly getting fps dips into the single digits.. The lacking optimizations and random bugs being common was a nightmare - so much stuff is happening on screen. Remedy is well known for complex over the top physics particle simulations. Very hard to sift for bugs when everything looks like a graphical glitch 😂 Also the story had potential but in my personal opinion fell flat. But yeah it did get a lot of unjustified hate. Overall even if you completely ignore the plot, this game is a feast for the eyes. Having played it very recently 165fps at 2k I can tell you I'm glad I decide to come back to it. The hardware finally honors the piece of art the devs worked so hard on. Cheers stranger have a nice day

[@shaunmulsay9722]

@@CordeliaAurora you as well my friend

[@88meatwad]

@@CordeliaAurora Or... just maybe... Nobody wanted to play a game with jimmy olsen from smallville as the main character.

[@michaeldejesus7576]

Thanks for the video just got this game for free from a friend been wanting to play it for years now and finally going to get a chance to!!!

[@3KPK3]

Loved playing it a long time ago on my one x. Super fun game.

[@KaiFiraga]

I purposely didn’t play it bc I knew it would be good and I wanted to save the experience I do this often with a couple games that I want but never saw go on sale

[@peloquin5652]

I personally liked QB even more than Control, while gameplay and combat are on the same high level, I just liked the story and the more varied environments in QB more. With Alan Wake 2 the spark hasn't really jumped over yet (although I actually love horror) let's see, I'm still at the beginning ... ps a really great video! now I will browse around on your channel ;-)

[@FailedQuest]

I am really glad you liked Quantum Break. I actually don't know what game I prefer between Quantum Break, Control or the Alan Wake series. I am currently working on the Alan Wake 2 review for the channel. I think they are all incredible games and can totally see Quantum Break being your favourite. It's amazing. I am really glad you liked the video for Quantum Break. It was one of the first videos on our channel that performed well. Hopefully you will find other videos you like here and maybe you can check out that Alan Wake 2 review very soon. Thank you so much for your kind words and your support. Stay safe. 🙂

[@sadisticD]

I enjoy this game quite a bit. Spot on with the product placement though. I told my wife that even with the time travel and time powers the most unbelievable part was that everyone uses a windows phone. That part takes too much of a suspension of belief

[@ThePreciseClimber]

It might actually be a good idea to play this on Xbox Series X than PC. Sure, it's not 60fps. However, it does still have: 1. 4k resolution (from the Xbox One X update) 2. The live-action show actually in the game's files and not streamed from the Internet 3. Smoother transitions from gameplay to cutscenes (30fps to 30fps) Hopefully the game won't be forever stuck in license limbo and we will get a re-release one day that actually includes the live-action show and makes cutscenes 60fps.

[@360Fov]

Quantum Break and Days Gone are 2 absolute gems that I would have missed if I followed the general vibe from "critics". Days Gone especially, that game is a zombie masterpiece.

[@attackofthecopyrightbots]

I was surprised to find out this was one of the best selling games on Xbox one

[@jonathandiaz4997]

11 months ago 😢

[@FailedQuest]

I know. Wild how time flies.

[@dark2deeds]

i must have played through quantum break at least 8 times at this point i think its a great game

[@MrDerekLRobinson]

Downloaded this one on Xbox S and I have to say... I am NOT a fan of Time based powers in games or movies but this looked too fun to pass up. Here goes ... something..? Good Content.

[@360Fov]

Detroit: Become Human is also a great mention in this video; another brilliant game that doesn't seem to get much respect. Both Detroit and Quantum Break still have amazing graphics that rival anything released today, and that will probably still be the case by 2030.

[@kdubspencer3390]

Just downloaded it from gamepass I'll give it a shot until redfall comes out next week .

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Red fall is AWFUL

[@FailedQuest]

Yeah, it's not looking good. Little peak behind the curtain, I am unsure if we will even bother with a video about Redfall, considering it looks so bad. Thankfully @kdubspencer3390 said he was gonna play it on gamepass. I think that is the smartest play. Here in Australia they expect $120 for Redfall on PC. Definitely think Gamepass is the way to go if people must play Redfall.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

The writing is AWESOME…a ton of reading, but since it’s done well it’s no big deal…combat should’ve been more varied, but that’s my only con

[@FailedQuest]

Yeah combat felt good and was far more robust than I thought it would be. Definitely think Control does combat better, but you would hope if they developed Quantum Break that years later, they improved upon that combat system for Control. 🤣

[@TheLegendOfNiko]

It still looks good aF. Great Scott!!

[@FailedQuest]

Yeah the game looks incredible. Surprisingly good visuals for the time.

[@Ewbie]

Here from a link during a Luke Stephens stream, this is a really well made video! Definitely got a new sub

[@FailedQuest]

Thank you Ewbie. I really appreciate the support. Will hopefully have a lot more content for you soon. Thanks again for the sub. 👍

[@Ewbie]

@@FailedQuest Very welcome! Looking forward to them

[@FailedQuest]

We do have a back catalogue of reviews and more conversational videos if you are looking for something to pass the time. 😉

[@Ewbie]

@@FailedQuest Way ahead of ya!

[@danischannel]

I reached act 3 and kept asking who the heck are these new characters and what is going on... Only to realise that i missed full on live action episodes 😑. Those episodes cant be streamed on gamepass for some reason

[@FailedQuest]

Interesting that the episode elements didn't work for you either. I obviously has issues which is what I outlined in the video but since then I've heard some people also express issues with streaming the videos and then others insist it works for them. I wonder if it is just certain regions the streaming of the episodes is no longer functional. Strange.

[@Curt_Randall]

The live episode concept was a horrible idea. It's like Remedy did not want to do all the work to develop a full playable game, and decided just just film half of it as video episodes instead of video game episodes. It advertises itself as a seamless experience, when actually it is the total opposite and does not feel seamless at all. And the streaming doesn't work anyway, forcing you to watch on youtube if want want to watch them. I am huge Remedy fan, but they botched this game up. I am playing just now, but only because it is on Gamepass.

[@SuperAp0calypse]

I played it a year or so ago, and the videos worked back then, though there was a bit of buffering. They might be based in Finland (Remedy HQ or something?), which is why its so bad in the US but in the UK its not too bad? I dunno.

[@FailedQuest]

Hey mate, thanks for your comment. We did receive another comment a while ago from a viewer in Germany and he said the videos worked for him as well. It might just be they work in countries closer to Finland like you said. As here in Australia they definitely didn't work. I tried on two different PCs and still no luck. Although at least they are on KZbin so there was still some way I could watch it and follow along with the story.

[@JoshyBoy98311]

I had to download the episodes cause I couldn't even get the episodes to stream at all.

[@redeyejedi4400]

Just got it only paid 5$ may aswell try it at that price.

[@FailedQuest]

Yeah for that price you can't beat it. Hope you enjoy it mate. 👍

[@Talos_The_King]

Surface and Microsoft phones were fine the issue was windows 8 that OS was hot garbage

[@Steve-ld2fb]

half of the video is about Windows phones which I didn't even realize exist

[@KaiFiraga]

Bet bc I’m just now starting it tonight when I get off work

[@FailedQuest]

Well I hope you have an absolute blast with it. Hope work goes by quickly and you get to enjoy the gem that is Quantum Break.

[@akashmukherjee8743]

Just bought this for 2.54$ hope it'll be worth it..

[@Liamsnieceson]

Where at? Seeing in green man for like 14 atm

[@attackofthecopyrightbots]

I feel like they put live action because this games story is extremely similar to the show fringe

[@FailedQuest]

I haven't seen that show. I will have to check it out. Especially if it is like Quantum Break.

[@Cakebattered]

Most of the early Xbox One exclusives were slept on, because everyone was too busy hating Microsoft, to play some great games.

[@retrogamesroom3746]

Isn’t there the option to download the episodes rather than streaming. I think there is on Xbox.

[@Grandtemplar305]

Maybe if it was open world I would of stuck around more with it thank god I got it on game pass

[@cheesequest]

Shawn, I'm REALLY happy.

[@dimwitacans]

Fax

[@TrapOfficer]

Yet to play

[@soknheith3259]

I played it in 2022 on Steam and tv episodes were fine. Wtf happened lol

[@declassifiedapparel]

When Apple advertises in games or movies: When any other company advertises in games or movies: 😡 Great video though 😅

[@FailedQuest]

Oh no believe me I get so bothered when I see any blatant product placement in films and TV in general. Or even worse when the production doesn't pay for the placement so to avoid getting sued or experiencing any legal issues they put a sticker over the brands logo. That also bothers me. Glad you liked the video though. We appreciate your support. Stay safe. 🙂

[@vasileiostatsopoulos1845]

I could easily buy an Xbox only for this game...

[@bradydavis5791]

I played it and thought it was mediocre at best. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't very good either.

[@cezarstefanseghjucan]

What's wrong with product placement? It is ultra dumb not to do it, it is a piece of history. No one in one's right mind would love a game that has made-up stuff and no roots in reality. I simply despise such games and I love alternate-reality/future games in which you can see where they split off from reality to make its own thing within a believable world. This is why Elden Ring or The Witcher will never be able to top Assassin's Creed or Deus Ex. A game needs to have roots in reality.

[@FailedQuest]

Yeah in hindsight I shouldn't have made such a focus on the obvious Nokia windows phones/Microsoft product placement. It is fine and as you said it is a piece of history and reminds us that there was a time when Windows Phone was an actual thing. To be honest I kind of miss it. Still regret to this day not buying an Orange Nokia Lumia 930. Kind of wish they would bring that design back. Was a sleek looking phone.

[@cezarstefanseghjucan]

@InternetReviewsLive I do as well. I am playing Quantum Break on PC GamePass and I so sad that I didn't buy it when it mattered. Both the game and its placed products are one of the few times I felt nostalgia (I never felt it before). Unknowingly, I sort of corrected a bit of my past mistake by buying Alan Wake II: Deluxe Edition on EGS and helping Remedy Entertainment go strong with game development.

[@FailedQuest]

Yeah I was replying to another comment on this video the other day. After playing Alan Wake 2 it really makes me hope that when Remedy are done with Control 2 that they revisit Quantum Break. It was a really cool story and they tried some cool things. Would be great to see it get a sequel.

[@gringobronx7670]

Oh my god i stoped watching once he started whining about the windows phone

[@FailedQuest]

No worries mate. Thanks for watching and commenting anyway. We appreciate the support. Have a good day. 👍

[@88meatwad]

I just couldn't get past the horrible character models and bad actor choices. why even cast real actors in games? That's the reason I never played Star Wars Jedi: Survivor & Fallen Order. like they really expect me to spend 40 plus hours playing as the gay brother from shameless?

[@pk417]

One of the worst and most overrated game i playes

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

There’s a TON of truth in this game about our reality

[@minhnguyennhat9556]

Im reminded of concepts of such parallel worlds, infinite realities, law of attraction, ... most of those are from teachings of Neville Goddard.