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[@LukeStephensTV]

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[@Volkskomissar]

I like the idea that you basically admit you dont have any content anymore and "create" new content by "playing" Games again. Next: < I tried Duke Nukem again>

[@darkhaven9119]

Luke there’s literally a field of view option in the ps5 menu😂 you have it set to only 80. You can change it on ps5 you completely missed it lol.

[@GhostOfVan]

FOV is in the game on ps5.

[@shahgyy]

why can't you mess with FOV on ps5???

[@samayoubi5818]

LIt game and love the characters and dialogue and fun time and funny playthrough

[@arcane5413]

I like how you said you couldent change the FOV but when you went into your settings you literally looked at the fov slider and just moved on

[@Dermetsu]

He does this a lot. He went on a 5 minute rant about an easily changeable Red Dead 2 option but claimed to be a long time player.

[@maerunderemite]

Maybe he's got menu blindness, like face blindness.

[@alexandrealdeias4983]

i played this on PS5 and i remembered to change it, so when he said it was like" hold on thats not true xD"

[@jerrodshack7610]

I don't get why anybody watches this guy's content

[@rznmsc5495]

@@Dermetsu to be fair, the slider was not in game at release, seems a first impression is a lasting impression

[@leatheryfoot6354]

I realize most everyone's issue with Deathloop is, "If Deathloop is a 10/10 why isn't Dishonored an 11/10?"

[@bronzin1445]

Because Dishonoured is an infinitely better game with more refined gameplay and mechanics despite getting lower scores than Deathloop.

[@leatheryfoot6354]

@@bronzin1445 I'm not arguing. That's exactly how I look at Deathloop. It's OK... That's about it.

[@Blacklungs-Sanji]

Yo facts tho, this games the most wannabe dishonored, the health bar, ap bar, teleportation, most things were copy and pasted and just look different 💀 and dishonored is way more limitless

[@DistinctionDino]

Death loop was my first game by them and idk I really really liked it.

[@bdelsouza]

@@DistinctionDino you WILL change your mind if you go play Dishonored right now

[@MrRochenator]

I adore Arkane. I think Prey and Dishonored are all time greats. But when Prey gets a 6/10 and this gets a 10 I’m wondering what I missed. Prey was so clever and the mooncrash dlc did this better. I’m wondering if since the one founder left we’re just going to see tonal shifts in writing and design. Deathloop and now Redfall seem to want to be quirky

[@ShiftTheMatrixGaming]

Probably has something to do with greedy a hole companies cancelling the original prey 2.

[@anthonyfernandez82]

You saw the storm coming. I didn't even know of Redfalls existence until it came out

[@mediumvillain]

Prey is a much, much better game than Deathloop.

[@bradley163]

Gabe Newell said Deathloop is "the game I would consider to be Half-Life 3. It's that groundbreaking. Don't forget to buy a Steam Deck. Eat fresh."

[@CrocvsGator]

@@n124ajdx Um...the comment is satire, unless you think the slogan for the Steam Deck is also that of Subway.

[@who___________________________]

@@n124ajdx what lol

[@AD3SPG]

@N124AJDX what was that noise - genome solder

[@SinSiete777]

As he drank hot dog water; GANG

[@bezbez1]

And then he did a front flip

[@garcialovesme]

Misses a sniper shot from 3 yards. 5 Seconds later, "This aim assist is soooooo strong!"

[@landfillao4193]

I think one of the biggest issues with Deathloop is that it's so hard to explain what it is (including for the devs themselves prelaunch) that people who come in with different expectations will have completely different opinions on how well it executes them. Some people seem to wish it was more rogue-like (a la Mooncrash), some wish it was more of an FPS, others more like Dishonored. I also avoided following clues (as far as through the menu or waypoints) and so I had a very different experience than most people who found the game too linear or hand hold-y. I explored the way I would Dishonored and didn't really understand the complaints in that regard because my experience was very different. But it was refreshing to see a gameplay oriented title get that kind of praise as opposed to the usual cinematic story game with passable at best gameplay that the industry has been trending towards more and more lately.

[@poodlehead909]

The game director wanted deathloop to be completely different to the release. She wanted it to be less linear and more open for exploration. Once the game was play tested they had to change the direction of the game which is why the execution and the premotion aren't the same.

[@littleoldmanboy]

What types of linear focused games are you talking about that the industry is apparently leaning towards? Elden ring won GOTY and it has no story lol

[@landfillao4193]

@@littleoldmanboy I didn't say it was leaning towards linearity, I said it was leaning towards cinematic games. If anything, I wish more games would aim for linearity (Hi-Fi Rush is a damned breath of fresh air!). Elden Ring only "has no story" for anyone not paying attention.

[@TheMaskedWarrior92]

Indeed: in a game where the usual Uncharted, The Last of Us or God of War that try to hard to be interactive movies with only the graphics to be the real highlights, a game that is actually inventive and creative like Deathloop is a breath of fresh air.

[@Comatose1231]

Deathloop is not a masterpiece like Dishonored, but I do think Arkane did an excellent job with this game. I thoroughly enjoyed playing through & finishing it. Also, while it is technically considered a rogue-like, it's still so unique and Arkane has even more respect from me for really trying to think outside the box and try something new. I can't wait to see Arkane's next project.

[@toastertarts2990]

I like the game just as much as Dishonerd 2

[@tugboat6940]

Deathloop 7.8/10 Dishonored 9.2/10 Those are my reviews for what it's worth, which is nothing lol. Deathloop is fun for a while until you realize it's actually linear as fuck. Also playing the same levels over and over gets old. Dishonored is amazing although I feel like calling it a masterpiece is hyperbole. If that game is a masterpiece then I would say deus ex has to be an uber masterpiece but it's not

[@toastertarts2990]

@@tugboat6940 idk Deus Ex and Deus Ex Human Revolution are perfect but that's just me

[@tugboat6940]

@@toastertarts2990 I'm tempted to agree but I'd say like a 9.6 only because there are other games i think are better. The only 10/10 games I can think off the rip would be Witcher 3, divinity original sin 2, and kotor (prob just nostalgia talking for kotor). If kingdom come deliverance made a sequel with more money to spend to improve on everything from the first game, which they are from what I've heard, that def has the potential for 10/10. I'm sure I'm forgetting something

[@tugboat6940]

@@toastertarts2990 and honestly I think mankind divided is just as good as human revolution but people always have feels for the earlier stuff. God u wish they'd make another one of those games

[@09spidy]

Deathloop is basically watered down Dishonored, and yet EVERYONE thought it was a 10/10, but the far superior Dishonored 2 gets an 8/10.... HOW?

[@vedran8592]

To be honest I enjoyed Deathloop more probably because I enjoy the look of the world and concept more. It might be watered down version of Dishonored regarding parts of the gameplay but other factors which are subjective also matter.

[@bronzin1445]

I’ve been noticing this trend lately that streamlined games are getting higher review scores than games with deep and thought provoking gameplay because layman gamer

[@HaosOnline]

Dishonored 2 was a 9/10 for me but death loop is a is 6/10.

[@MJ-mu3kb]

deathloop looks like good mindless fun, I ant paying above 15 dollars for it though. Id still buy Dishonored 2 at 60 bucks right now.

[@John-996]

@@bronzin1445 Even Elden Ring compared with Bloodbourne or Sekrio. Bloodbourne has a unique setting with a unique back story.combat is fast and fuild and the boss fights are much better designed. Elden Ring gets a such a high score when it has allot more faults with how its bosses are designed and have allot of repeated boss fights as well. Might be due to Game standards getting lower

[@Egurius3]

I enjoy these "I tried X again" videos, but sometimes I question what's the point. Has Luke ever actually changed his mind about any game later down the line? I'm actually curious

[@mikesannitti6042]

Not yet lol

[@chrisnorris6331]

Ghost of Tsushima

[@cmelft2463]

Its good to go back to a game once the initial hype has died down and see if it stands the test of time.

[@STAIND12300]

​@@chrisnorris6331 i don't see how people could ever dislike that game. it's fantastic

[@chrismayhem5447]

Yes , ghost of tsushima and he enjoyed AC odyssey even more the second time around

[@Sleepgarden]

Deathloop is the equivalent of that film that really wrecks at the Oscars but now nobody really mentions, it's like "oh yeah, that movie, I remember that!"

[@alexandrealdeias4983]

Tbh the quest marks helped A LOT, Deathloop is a complex game with an overwhelming feeling when u jump in, in the end the devs had to choose "do we make this game appealing to the majority or we make it super hard in to people who are accustomed to time loop games?", yeah it wasnt ground breaking, like all the games from 2021, but its well made.

[@mikesannitti6042]

While playing Deathloop I thought, "this would be really exciting if I hadn't already played Bioshock 15 years ago"

[@supermegaguy666]

Don't worry, those of us that played System Shock 2 feel that way about bioshock

[@NaumRusomarov]

do you say that about every shooter out there?

[@mikesannitti6042]

@@NaumRusomarov no.

[@SomeUnkindledAsh]

Atmosphere was pretty cool. I liked Colt and Julianna's dialogue. The guns and slabs are cool to mess around with, and i enjoyed tge exploration of each area. The problem I had is how convoluted it is to actually end the loop. It didn't keep my attention long enough to actually finish the game. I've tried to play it twice and couldn't be bothered to finish it.

[@b3at2]

same. It was corny.

[@drankFoD]

I played it for a little but couldn’t get into it . The music and characters were pretty cool but gameplay was boring

[@Rubenz343]

@@drankFoD Dude what how is the gameplay boring lol there are so many fun ways to kill the enemies

[@MrMich1lol]

You literally just have to follow the markers and kill enemies along the way, how is this convoluted?

[@TawnyGryn]

10/10... I take it as 'a must play' never as 'a perfect game'

[@lolailo2199]

Deathloop is none of those

[@diligencehumility6971]

@@lolailo2199 I'd say it's at least decent. And worth playing if you are into the genre. Realistically 7.5/10

[@Tonebaited123]

@@lolailo2199 it is def a must play just for the story

[@papaJBD]

I wouldn’t say it’s MUST PLAY but it’s close. A short, clever and fun experience

[@pandyssianrat]

It's definitly a must play if you like carefully reading, listening and immersing yourself in the world while also loving the rush of an invasion. You need to be very observant to catch many of the details in the game. The game was indeed a 10/10 for me but I am the kind of person the game was made for.

[@dougdynamo9398]

I told my friends, "Deathloop is the most 7/10 game I've ever played." The only reason I enjoyed it more was because the whole time I was looking for clues that possibly tied it to the Dishonored universe....and, well.....let's just say I was hype by the end.

[@deadeyemidget0892]

Wait, there were Dishonored hints?

[@dougdynamo9398]

@@deadeyemidget0892 Minor SPOILERS: The main one I found is actually an environment asset. If you've played Dishonored 1, there's these neat metal chairs with visors that suggest they would be used by the people of Dunwall to protect them from the sun. Those same chairs are found on a roof and in the library in Updaam. Major SPOILERS: At the end of Deathloop, Juliana hands you a dueling pistol that uses whale oil cartridges like the Dishonored pistol which confirms it's in the Dishonored universe. I don't think it's too speculative to infer the Visionaries are studying and tapping into the Void.

[@deadeyemidget0892]

@@dougdynamo9398 Oh yeah, I remember the pistol. I just thought that was a little nod

[@danielparra3274]

to me enemies look like unfinished assets, like a dummy place holder, and now it’s a “style choice”, and then there’s the AI, yikes

[@rossren9691]

When a above average game came out on a time where literally nothing came out, it was seen as a pot of gold........now (and I felt like this at the time) it is totally forgotten, nobody talks about it, matter of fact this was probably the first time you thought about this game ( game of the year for some people ) since it came out , so it goes to shows you how things swing when nothing else is around to out swing it....it's a 7/10 game, good but not fantastic. Don't get me started in death stranding

[@megamike15]

the only time i hear it talked about is when it's being compared to prey and dishonored and how it's lacking.

[@n124ajdx]

The same thing happened with TLOU2, Rage 2 and Wolfenstein young blood and so many other games. Sometimes some games just release critics try to praise them, but they eventually die and you don't see them in any top 10 or 5 after a year. While some other games like Zelda BOTW, Skyrim, and now Elden Ring keep getting praise from the actual gamers everyday.

[@HaosOnline]

@@megamike15 every discussion i have on this game no one even remembers it. They just call it that game made by the dishonored creators.

[@kookill1319]

@@n124ajdx Dont really think TLOU2 is one of those games, its still talked about and no where near the level of games like rage 2 or wolfenstein young blood

[@ghostlegit]

@@n124ajdx elden ring the most overrated game ever made.

[@sol5916]

I think critics like it because it’s easy. They rarely like hard games unless public opinion has already established their love for it and that being honest about not liking it is social suicide

[@aquariuskudo]

Deathloop is an 8/10 for me. Was very upset there were no multiple ways to end the loop.

[@Smaggaface]

8 out of 10 game. Deathloop is a really good game. The story telling is smooth and gunplay is fun with the special abilities.

[@bevanmcnicholl2525]

Play Prey then, itll be a 11/10 for you

[@NaumRusomarov]

@@bevanmcnicholl2525 play both. they're both pretty good games.

[@bevanmcnicholl2525]

@@NaumRusomarov Deathloop is a babies first puzzle game that doesn't let you think for yourself while Prey is like the big boy game. Then Mooncrash is like the adult version of both of those games.

[@rq3167]

>8/10 Lmao, do you even play videogames?

[@NaumRusomarov]

@@bevanmcnicholl2525 I've played all of them. Prey:Mooncrash can be annoying to play, it's only for hardcore fans of the genre. Deathloop is a lot more chill, but even with it some people had difficulties completing the main storyline.

[@kstalder01]

I would’ve been a million times happier with a Dishonored 3 or Prey sequel. This game was a 6/10

[@wrathfulsausage4884]

I think another thing to consider with deathloop is that 2021 was a ROUGH year for gaming, almost nothing was coming out, so in comes a game that’s a solid 7-8/10 and in comparison to the rest of the year it was amazing. I think that affected the scores as well

[@samgoff5289]

That doesn't explain it at all. We aren't discussing why gamers rated it so highly and loved it. This was critics saying it was a masterpiece

[@wrathfulsausage4884]

@@samgoff5289 critics are capable of making the same mistakes as average gamers

[@dudeimgeorge]

horrible fckn take

[@Coxy_Wrecked]

2022 is even 'rougher'.Never known such a barren gaming scene.

[@jellyfishjig]

@@Coxy_Wrecked There's been a few big releases earlier this year, at least one good-sized release with Xenoblade Chronicles 3 this summer, and will several higher profile games set to release this fall. I would call this a pretty good year. 2020 and 2021 were both worse in terms of games for obvious reasons lol

[@jerrodk8583]

I played through the game about six months ago, maybe longer. It was my first time loop game and I really enjoyed it. Yes it holds your hand but as someone who doesn't have a ton of time to game I liked knowing what I'd done and where I was at. I'd say for me it's a solid 8/10

[@jalilbaker754]

So basically if you’re a casual gamer with no real skill it’s fun. Got it.

[@jerrodk8583]

@@jalilbaker754 sorry, are you trying to flex? lol. It has to do with time, not skill

[@vh3914]

Yeah, agreed. I like to have the general location pointed out at least)

[@oyatero2]

As someone who can't spend a ton of time on games like I used to now that I'm a dad, this is a great game to get in and out of while still having fun.

[@BennyBoy-cl4co]

@@jalilbaker754I’ve got like zero time and I’m a casual gamer but I could still merk you mate

[@Cujo5]

I think this game in particular needs to hold your hand because there's so much going on. You'd forget half of it if it didn't keep track of it. Like I stopped playing half way through the game. I'm glad it's kept track of it so I can continue with it. I would have to start again if it didn't keep track of everything.

[@ulysses9745]

Fun Fact. Luke Stevens says you can’t change the FOV on PS5 but on Nov. 2021, patch 1.2 added a FOV & Motion blur options. so either too lazy to check or just didn’t know that was an option

[@TheMaskedWarrior92]

He simply wanted so hard to jump on the bandwagon of “is NoT a 10/10”! (While completely ignoring other game way more overrated like Uncharted or the new God of War). But i can’t expect a lot from someone who fawn for the Mad Max game.

[@jayninja0263]

Deathloop is a game I can enjoy from time to time with the use of slabs and a variety of guns but the games biggest flaw is that there is no real incentive IMO for anyone to finish it. You just stop the loop and then do it all over again which is what you do regardless. The "boss fights" are also a let down seeing how much the visionaries were hyped up. If 3 slabs could be used with reprise the gameplay would go to another level at least despite the story flaws but without that you just have a less good dishonored 3 with a worse story and watered down gameplay. Still fun though just more of a 6-7.5/10 than a 10/10🤷‍♂

[@paddington2063]

exactly. It has too many barriers in its convoluted design to not have any real payoff. There isn't challenge in the gameplay, or reward: to me, it's just insanely simple, while also needlessly complex in all the wrong ways.

[@McLort]

I agree with this, fun game, but not a 10, and my least fav Arkane game for sure. I never finished it honestly, maybe some day.

[@jayninja0263]

@@paddington2063 This perfectly describes the game. The codes and the clues to actually move forward with the story are way too hard to find but after your first or second day of playing you can easily clear all the visionaries and the whole map using stealth or aggression. It's too easy and honestly is in need of a difficulty slider or update of some sorts. The map changing with each loop would have done this game wonders as well. Different bosses in different maps would have been very fun. Can't say it changes each time yet have a very linear and boring story

[@jayninja0263]

@@McLort Facts. It's fun when I have not played it in a couple of months but honestly it gets boring very quickly after a minute.

[@sasaider3711]

@@jayninja0263 Not facts, just opinions

[@mako4118]

"It holds your hand so much" there you have it, why it had straight 10's from journalists

[@LEWfromdaHOU]

The PvP invasions are a little more complicated than that if you're invaded by players that know what they're doing. It's not always who sees who first.

[@cheenuchari]

I thought Deathloop was alright. It had an interesting concept, but I felt the execution could've been better. My most favorite game from Arkane Studios is Prey though. I just loved the level design of that game.

[@thesongoflunch]

It's certainly not a 10/10 but I enjoyed the shit out of my time with it. Just the moment I realised "oh it doesn't actually matter what I do it's all gonna end the same" kind of let me down and has killed the replay value for me. It's a decent 8 and needed more honest marketing.

[@unicorntomboy9736]

Why does Luke keep re-reviewing games he has already done videos on? It's getting a bit monotonous now

[@vedran8592]

@@unicorntomboy9736 Well I think it can be a good thing after the hype has cooled off a bit or the environment of the gaming industry has changed. You revisit the game to see how you feel about it after all the excitement and other people's opinions have died down a bit. Game can go from being called bad to "I actually ended up playing and liking it" or just simply stays as you remember it. For example The Order 1886 came out at the time when QTEs were in every other game, the game was also quite short, expensive so people spit on it. I played it and loved every moment despite the flaws. Today I see more and more people enjoying the game after actually giving it a try.

[@unicorntomboy9736]

@@vedran8592 Like still has not talked about Persona 5 Royal at all though

[@bronzin1445]

@@unicorntomboy9736 I’d argue that more reviewers need to do this sort of thing as it truly tests the game and whether or not it held up over the years

[@unicorntomboy9736]

@@bronzin1445 I think it's more like Luke has just ran out of ideas. He needs to try out games outside of his comfort zone, that being RPGs made by Western developers. Again, why not talk about Persona 5 Royal, or Nier Automata instead

[@arsonistchoir2187]

Deathloop felt like more casual Arkane, I really like that. Have regen energy made the power fantasy feel even better than dishonored (having limited resources caused me to play really conservatively). Was a bit worried I'd have to play around a timer, super glad that's not here; I prefer to play at my pace. The story had me more interested than most, the ending kept just enough ambiguity to keep me hoping for more. PvP was also very casual, made invading and being invaded really fun. Only two abilities was kind of a bummer but I'll take it over having to wait forever for limited mana regen. 9/10

[@johnguymer8063]

4 small maps. Follow the same orange marker. 1 enemy type. The end

[@alexghost2099]

Forgotten city and 12 minutes did time loop best. This game’s time loop is more like selective missions playlist.

[@dronesync508]

I 'accidentally' found the dual wield handguns that can combine into an automatic rifle in the first hour of playing....i never took them off for my entire playthorugh...

[@Aaron-zq2qd]

They have so many new things they could experiment with: 1. 3v3 elimination match (So they could make up a story where all the colts and julianas somehow are all in the same loop and need to fight to death) 2.a story mode about juliana, (DLC) how she even got colt and everybody else to do this operation in the first place. 3.another part of the island could be included for a extra level for weapons, abilities and even a extra person to kill. 4. A PvE could be a good one with all players being colt and just fighting of the etrernalists and it gets processingly harder, with of course you earning points for abilities and weapons. 5.they could obviously make a DLC story mode where you play as the previous colt you seen in the first mission(the one who tells you the code is on the postcard) who's story Is everything leading up to that's situation I enjoyed deathloop but I feel like there is more they could have added.

[@fragkia3]

18:54 OMG, the RING maladiction just appeared from behind a door and came at you!!!!😱

[@zedhead90]

Deathloop had fun combat, solid art direction, endearing characters, a good amount of customization, and great level design when compared to most games (just not Dishonored). It has a neat premise that could have been executed better, but I still think it handled it fairly well. The only thing I truly think it did poorly, and the warped, corroded linchpin that’s causing everything praiseworthy to wobble, is the enemy AI. Why bother with the great level design or the inventive build variety when you’re unopposed unless Juliana shows? What consequence do the roguelite elements have when it’s so hard to lose? It is only one flaw, but detracts heavily from the experience.

[@Lopuch64]

What was most bizzare for me regarding Deathloop was its marketing, especially early. A lot of people actually believed that this is a multiplayer heavy coop game instead of a single player game because of how the trailer were presented. They really gave an impression of a multiplayer first game.

[@SalivatingSteve]

Yeah whereas Arcane’s new game Redfall is multiplayer, but the trailer showed these cinematic glory kills like would be in a single-player game.

[@AcousticForrest]

Dove back into this game. It's even better with the new options you can tweak. Try this game on one reprise with limited HUD (removing quest markers was a game changer). So challenging and good.

[@DLLpropagandavideos]

Gamespot used to have a “reviewer’s tilt” component which was quite helpful

[@Tonebaited123]

You can turn off quest markers if you want to discover everything Check your settings. Some people need quest markers, some people have disabilities. They give you both options. Best of both worlds for all people.

[@darkhaven9119]

Luke there’s literally a field of view option in the ps5 menu😂 you have it set to only 80. You said you hated the field of view and wished you could change it. But you can change it on ps5, you just completely missed it lol.

[@newbinks9951]

for me deathloop is a solid 9 ive always really enjoyed it and think its up there when it comes to games ive played over the past year.

[@hitdoctor24]

Deathloop is not a 10, but it's a ton of fun and I enjoyed pretty much every second of it. I'd honestly give it an 8.5

[@FoxyGuyHere]

I tried it, didn't like that much. Now I started to play it more, and I love it.

[@rossbob5583]

Does anything get you closer to killing all of the visionaries in one go ? I loved the game when I got it but the idea of having to rush through all of them turned me off from it ha don’t know why because I liked speedrunning dishonored levels. It was easy too once you got down the secret paths & stuff

[@FoxyGuyHere]

@@rossbob5583 Well, the good thing about the game is that you don't need to speedrun. Time only moves when you go to different area. So you can take your time in first area, find them all, then go to next one and repeat.

[@polodinioproductions2870]

I just started this on my steamdeck. So far I like the game for what it is. I'm playing returnal on ps5. It's a rogue like game, but aside of a sci-fi shooter, it's also a psychological thriller. I think you would like it. The story leaves a lot to the imagination and I have a personal theory what the game is all about, but nothing is set in stone until I finish the game. If you read this, then please try returnal if you haven't done so already

[@acehood9953]

Returnals the best game I've played in years.

[@ethankrinke506]

I really liked Deathloop. It’s not a masterpiece but it’s still good. I never understood the amount of criticism it got just cause ign made a review

[@acehood9953]

When I played Dishonoured I was itching for a more linear game with a lot more guns and zero ramifications for killing everything lol. Deathloop scratched that itch so I give it a solid 8.

[@spartankongcountry6799]

9:55 field of view option 😂

[@maccamachine]

i started it and played it for about two hours and just couldn’t get into it so maybe i’ll try it again one day

[@randyrrs7028]

Same, this game is just overrated

[@TOSKAMIRI]

I'm here for the trinkets BABYYYY... NEVERMIND IM PISSED.

[@cookiescream1993]

Deathloop is a game that works if both Colt and Juliana are being played by high ceiling players. The fact Juliana can technically help Colt out is absolutely awesome. I helped and took down so many Colts in my day.

[@RenegadesRift]

Arkane peaked with Prey Mooncrash

[@3adir_]

Damm nice timing, 1 day after you uploaded it was announced that the game is coming to ps plus extra/premium

[@BucklingSwashes]

Just looking at the menu showing the times of day and areas to choose from is another reminder of how disappointing this game turned out to be. The central concept is SO GOOD and was done so well in Prey: Mooncrash, and yet here most of the actual time and exploration aspects of the loop are based not on how your actions in the loop but instead on picking things on a menu. Similarly, you don't find the final solution by trial and error, repetition, and experimentation, but instead by following a prescribed series of objectives. The studio stripped the best aspects of their previous games out of Deathloop for reasons I still don't quite understand, and it's not a surprise to me that the general consensus among most reviewers (and many publications now) is that other Arkane titles were far more deserving of this kind of reception, while Deathloop arguably was a big step backward for them.

[@bettergetdave]

If you watch interviews w the developer he explains it is bc all the testers didn't understand or know what to do even after 2 updates they made adding markers and tutorials. So the answer is we got this bc ppl are dumb and lazy minded

[@richardrichard688]

I really liked it. Bioshock meets Groundhog Day with a sixties spy thriller style.

[@mhjmstultiens]

Are the extreme high critic scores some sort of journalist' compensation for Arkane's earlier work which often didn't get the recognition it deserved? I believe some gaming journalists (and also in other media actually like movies and books) see their taste as something really special or clever. The more en vogue or outspoken a product, the more they love it. But general public just wants a good game. In my mind that also explains some discrepancy between the general public and journalism.

[@kukukachu]

we all already know why it got 10's from "reviewers" and won awards. It's the same reason that TLoU2 got 10s and awards as well...

[@823DanielF]

Do you always put out videos and then put them out again like 1 week later?

[@maineman5757]

I couldn't finish this game. A shame because I just binged played Dishonored 2 and Prey back to back and loved them both. I was so enjoying Deathloop for the 2-3 hours then I went "Oh no this is it isn't it" then just dropped it. I was really disappointed by this game.

[@xoxoxo3463]

I agree that the game has many issues but i really enjoyed the game the story was interesting and it was also something new funny and also a good time killer so in my opinion its a good game with some issues that could be resolved but also not necessary

[@Kanapepsi]

Can't change FOV because on PS5. Goes to settings and ignores FOV slider.

[@luhhtee2547]

Probably a way for him to prove to himself that “pc I so much better” 😅

[@brynnleyritchings4903]

Death loop struck me from the start as a game with a cool idea, and it would be fun for the first 4-5 hours, but then would get boring after

[@rossbob5583]

That’s basically what it is. It’s fun blazing through maps with the powers from time to time but it’s one game I loved when that I never beat

[@retrodadtim6403]

I never look at the score of a review I always read the article fully before making a decision which is why I passed on death loop it did not interest me even when it was on sale love your videos keep up the good work

[@bdpc-dk2xb]

I recently played Deathloop when it popped up on gamepass. I enjoyed it for about 4 hours and then was kinda done with it. It didn’t really hold my attention, I didn’t find any of the weapons or powers particularly interesting. The game also felt small. Normally I don’t mind playing the same areas over and over again, hell I’ve played probably every mission on MGSV dozens of times, same with the Sniper Elite games and Hitman. I didn’t find anything super compelling to bring me back to Deathloop. It’s not a bad game by any means, just didn’t really appeal to me after the first few loops.

[@odeon6139]

Let's add a layer of retro 70's paint on this Dishonored 3 project gathering dust over here

[@OfficialAndies]

I enjoyed this game but I really wish it had a better story (I still don't understand what it was all about)

[@LordBathtub]

It feels bad, it looks bad, time loop is boring, all the enemies are the same and it basically feels like the bad version of Dishonoured. Honestly just play Dishonoured, it's a miracle of a game

[@SwiftViper]

Maybe I’ll try it again but the next habits just didn’t feel good to use

[@Dermetsu]

Wow, we're doing this video again.

[@shack3288]

I’ve had one trophy bugged on this game for over a year and it still won’t work

[@user-qk3uk4xb5v]

7:10 you actually can change the fov to your liking

[@basicbattles]

I’m curious to see you thoughts on LA Noire today.

[@chexmixkitty]

I'd prefer a closer FOV than the fish-eye lens a lot of people play with. It looks and feels so weird.

[@DrSlump-fz9ki]

I would love to see you tackle Final Fantasy VII Remake in a review, I feel like you would have some fun insights on that game

[@manukinobal]

visuals - field of view settings

[@FlippedHands]

Still disappointed you can't get all the visionaries to the party.

[@lm4585]

I just stopped playing the game a year ago. Was thinking of popping it in.

[@PatLlaban]

He didnt realize the devs added an fov setting in the options..

[@ravingdeath5182]

It’s so bizarre that you can’t accept people just like the game but instead it’s all attributed to some unwavering loyalty to the devs.

[@inditexijoo]

Deathloop was a great game with a great story and premise. Just finished it and enjoyed every single Loop. Every single new piece of information gathered was an accomplishment and finding all the secrets of the island. I don’t understand all the hate this game gets. Yeah there’s some flaws I think could’ve been better executed but it’s not for some people and that’s okay. Puzzles were fun and gathering intel and going back to explore the areas at different times of day and seeing how they change was satisfying and fun to do. This game gets a bad wrap and it doesn’t deserve it at all. Overall it’s a 8/10 in my book. Colts history and slowly unraveling what brought him to the island and who the Visionaries are to him was interesting and kept me motivated the whole time. Wish more people knew how great this game is

[@wkadalie]

I'm not far in the game but I like it....not the best player...so I find it hard. I do wish that Bethesda would figure out how to make games without load screens. With all the improvements in SSD. Not sure why they're still doing this. Starfield would have been way better if it was seemless. Other than that I like it.

[@part2interactive547]

Good weapons: “broken!” Settings that he doesn’t like that can be changed: “game holds your hand” “Ima bash the whole game and then say it’s interesting, and then give it an 8/10” This guy is a joke. Won’t be coming back.

[@foxfire1112]

you seriously dont think everyone using the same exact weapon regardless of the situation is broken? Then what would you call it then dummy?

[@fabrice9848]

After playing it for many hours, I admit you were pretty right about this game. I'm even starting to feel bored in a game that was really exciting at the beginning...

[@knockedgoose4206]

I honestly think that progression would get meeeessy without some of the quest markers pointing in the right direction. There's a lot that needs to get done in this game and if you miss some details it could derail into you scouring the open world for hours wondering what to do.

[@NaumRusomarov]

i finished it twice, it was amazing each time. I loved it thoroughly. For me the game is a good 8/10 or 9/10. Probably one of the most innovative games I've played in a long time. But the game has its problems such as its weak AI, mediocre gun-play, as well as the time-loop mechanics, which confuses a lot of people as you have to pay attention and remember key details. For me the best part was that the 4 maps together with the time-loop mechanics made the game enjoyable and pretty easy to play. Games nowadays either go for an open-world setup, where the entire world is a single large scene that you roam, or a sequence of 12-16 different maps/worlds that you pass through. Deathloop removes that and simply gives you 4 fairly small maps that change over time. This allows the player to learn the setup and become proficient at the game quickly. The time loop mechanics and the story-line keeps everything fresh. Spectacular! :-)

[@Variableh]

Deathloop is the manifestation of the fear I have of roguelite/likes getting as popular as they have been and big AAA studios catching on going like "Wait, you mean we can re-use a few levels, re-use assets and have the players constantly go through those same aspects of the game over and over again with nothing really new..... as long as it's 'roguelite' and.....we'll get praised for it? Fucking sign us the fuck up." And I like roguelites, don't get me wrong. Hades is one of my favorite games of all time. But that formula and marketing it as THAT is like a fucking godsend for big budget companies that are doing this shit anyway. But even for fans of Arkane games I don't understand how anyone can give this a perfect or close to perfect rating. It's a mish mash of all of their games and none of it is done as well as they were in those games they drew it from. Like Dishonored 1 and 2. Both better Arkane games, better games than Deathloop.

[@timothy209]

Have you played mooncrash before?

[@Variableh]

@@timothy209 yeah it's the better version of Deathloop

[@jvaralves]

In my opinion it's a 8/10, it's well crafted, the story is pretty good, the mystery kept me hooked till the end even if I found the ending a bit lackluster. Gameplay is solid, not groundbreaking like it was in dishonored 1/2 (which I think are 9/10 and classics), but competent. Setting was pretty cool, music was awesome. it came out a time when nothing else was, and in a era in videogames where we have become used to unpolished turds full of microtransactions being sold to us for 70$. Had it been scored a 9/10 (which in my opinion is still inflated) people wouldnt have batted an eye. 10/10 should be reserved for masterpieces, which this isnt. It's not a 7/10 either.

[@bearmanroar7117]

the first time I killed Juliana, she was standing in a corner in combat with me but not shooting me. and that was yesterday so idk if they patched any bugs

[@lukerhead5370]

i was thinking about playing this. seems like a fun romp. Is it worth it?

[@dougdimmadomepog9013]

You should definitely try it and it’s your choice if you want to continue playing or stop playing

[@rq3167]

Just pirate it and try it out, it's a 6/10 game on a good day imo.

[@SuperHeroNexus]

my issue is you can't save every step like hitman so can't try so many different things.

[@zacharymcchesney299]

I'm excited for their new vampire game. But they make games that just dont suck you in. At least to me.

[@badger297]

Been playing dishonored 2 again lately. I never played DL, but I love the style of arcanes games

[@jamesgratz4771]

This game is weird. I find it satisfying, and there’s something about replaying parts to get the jump on enemies and bosses. The shooting feels punchy. But it’s weird because sometimes deaths feel cheap and this game is realllllly punishing. Still, stabbing a visionary through the back makes you feel like a master assassin wizard

[@MrBobby35790]

Oh no...at 18:55 "Julianna" looks to be coming for Luke...

[@DaBellMonkey]

just gonna ignore that his wife walked in and tried to sneak up on him till he jump cut her out of existence

[@DawnyAussie]

This was a classic example of the disconnect between what reviewers want in a game and what consumers want. Deathloop is by no means a bad game (it's competently made with some clever gameplay), but the fact that it got 10's is what's so disconcerting. The whole point of a "play as you like" game is just that: you should be able to approach any given situation in any ways you want. Deathloop, oddly enough, has zero replay value. How, in a game structured in the way it is, is there only (and I mean only) one solution to the game? How stifling it felt knowing that there was only one way to kill all the Visionaries and "beat" the game. There should be at MINIMUM 3 ways to kill all the Visionaries. It was so boring funnelling them to the Wolf's party, with only the slabs offering different tangible ways to progress the game.

[@DawnyAussie]

19:08 well there you go, he said my point verbatim after I posted

[@Paradox9743]

Dishonoured 2 was underrated.

[@UnabridgedGamer]

Um, as someone who played the HELL out of Dishonored 1-2 like crazy... yeah, being a big fan of Arkane did nothing to make me -like- Deathloop. If anything, it added to the disappointment because of realizing they'd watered down their own gameplay. In fact, several aspects, like the handholding, are precisely the opposite of what I expect from an Arkane game. They did this to make their style of game more palatable to people who DON'T typically play their games. That's why you're seeing Deathloop review better - it's easier to beat and has shinier, zanier presentation. Typically, if you have good presentation and aren't too hard to beat, that's sadly what seems to get an 8 out of 10 minimum these days. Also, no, professional game critics don't typically even get to choose their assignments if they're working for bigger sites. Like, I'm a big horror fan - yet one site kept giving me strategy games to review instead. Honestly it's pretty baffling at times, and other times it's down to who's available for the work. Like, that infamous Polygon Doom 2016 video? JRPG fan got assigned that because the FPS-inclined staff were busy on other content. There's other historic examples of this, like how Game Informer always has a separate person previewing games as opposed to the person reviewing them. For example, Mike Futter was super on board for The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, but the actual reviewer gave it an "average". Same for Army of Two with Megan Marie as opposed to Dan Ryckert who dismissed it out of hand.

[@Ninja0608]

Hahaha your wife at 18:56 was wo adorable