So I've Been Playing: GRAVITY RUSH [ Review PS4 ]

[@beat-man5167]

Sorry for this essay, the Gravity Rush series are some of my favorite games. The moment I tried the demo I REALLY wanted the Vita, as I fell in love with the character designs and music. Even though I feel like its potential wasn't fully tapped and clumsy decisions were made along the way (story and design wise), I loved its setting, music, art, characters, and while the mechanics were flawed, I had alot of fun while playing. I enjoyed flying around, doing kamen rider kicks, parkouring and gravity sliding around town like some punk skateboarder. I actually enjoyed the racing challenges more than the combat in this one. Kat is one of my favorite video game characters, and I don't have many of those outside of some fighting games. Her design is cool, she's cute AF, I like her naiveté, upbeat personality, willingness to help others, confidence, and cheekiness. Also she has a goth gf. Kat is all about the present. She is more interested in what's going on around her and saving people; you'll forget that she is an amnesiac. She may come off as a pushover but her inner thoughts and later events show she has her limits, and even a bit sarcastic. At one point she joins the army only to go AWOL. I adore this floaty kicky gyaru hobo. Kat is bae. Before GR2 I got Remastered to unlock costumes in the sequel, and while replaying I appreciated the game even more. I even platinumed it again, which isn't something I do. It's probably cause it's an easy platinum, but also because I love the game so much. I'm proud of the fanbase for delaying GR2's servers shutdown. Sure it's a game that doesn't really need online functions but I'm more mad at the implications that Sony didn't treat this IP very well; its lack of marketing, getting overshadowed by other games like Yakuza 0, and the feeling that some corners were cut, which is disheartening when Toyama wanted this series to be remembered by many. Like...pls play these games Also uh, Sexy stages when? Hopefully after reviewing Gravity Rush 2.

[@savonmcleod7265]

Bro you are a man of taste. Loved these games flaws and all. Sadness cuz it wasn't treated properly by Sony, launched in a crowded ass window near tales of bersia, yakuza, nioh and kingdom hearts collection with horizon zd coming shortly after and the only game that got marketed heavily was horizon. Shame on Sony.

[@nevadensiscb80]

I couldn't agree more, I'll always carry this game in my heart, even knowing that it's not perfect. Just playing it made me feel good, forget about everything. The ost, the ambient... It's just absorbing! Now I know this might cause rejection, but I invite y'all to check out a tribute I made on my channel. I say this mostly cause I think you're gonna like it

[@dupersuper6516]

These two games are the unrecognised Spider-Man 2 of anime games. They hardcore innovated. Not to mention the homage to *_CATWOMAN_* my spirit animal. These games are my waifu

[@prestononuselogu9973]

@@nevadensiscb80 no

[@AlexiusYindor]

#DontForgetGravityRush Play the sequel too, it's the same thing but bigger and better.

[@CaptainPsychopath69]

Rememeber to watch the short film on youtube too. Gives some more context for when starting 2

[@beat-man5167]

@@CaptainPsychopath69 its cg but its well animated by the folks at Studio Khara.

[@Angel-qq5gh]

Beat-Man Hey, i have the same profile photo xD

[@Hollobaby1231]

Just started it, got this and 2 on the holiday sale 💯

[@aeroga2383]

it's also the second half of the story

[@TheKaptainKombat]

Goddamnit high heels you did it again describing perfectly the feel and aesthetic of a game while simultaneously adding another game to my list of “I can’t buy this now cuz broke but when I get some money this shit will absolutely be mine” thank you sir, if there’s a god you’re surely doing their work 💘

[@Alex-mb2cy]

Gravity Rush is amazing, play it guys. Don't care if it's on PS Vita or PS4, I can recommend it highly. But maybe I should watch the video first.... Just. Please guys, play it. Will you also review Gravity Rush 2?

[@wolfboi7104]

The vita one is great

[@freshlymemed5680]

Wish I could, my vita's back touch pad ended up breaking due to my brother dropping it.

[@ItalianoMobzter7]

Yeah, these games are somewhat flawed, but they are just so damn charming.

[@Rono77]

Gravity Rush is pretty flawless for what it is lol.

[@egoborder3203]

can't tell you how much I look forward to these every Sunday! Keep up the good work!

[@otchim_666]

Bought a FUCKING VITA just to play this way back when it originaly released. No regrets. GR2 is even better. While games are far from perfect, there's something that makes me love them. It's a shame that we won't see any more sequels, because it's my favourite series of this generation.

[@savonmcleod7265]

Same, my game of the gen

[@Mintcar923]

Михаил Кеннеди Vita is badass

[@mentallyaktive916]

@@Mintcar923 Thank U I'm Tired Of All The Hate On The Vita!! Blame The Management Not The System *

[@kujo4388]

Why won’t we see anymore sequels?

[@EdBern]

Wake up a movie has been announced

[@Ioselash]

Man I love this game and its ost. Are you gonna use them in later vids? Old town theme a pretty lax song.

[@MrDarksol]

I just heard about this game thanks to one KZbinr and then my friend when he bought the first game, beat it then bought the second one and told me that he instantly fell in love with it especially Raven. Gravity Rush is indeed a very good Duo of games and I'm glad to have known that they both exist and Kat is a great female protagonist but also very cute despite being technically a bum.

[@Xgil2Play]

The most entertaining Playstation title is the most underrated. I've been in love with this game ever since it was a demo on the Vita and needless to say it's easily my favorite franchise. Now imagine my reaction when GR2 came out, that game is EVERYTHING!! They didn't just innovate a franchise, they made it impossibly better than it already was! Japan Studio has earned my respect at that. Hopefully, they are not intimidated by the poor sales and release a 3rd installment, especially now that Playstation fans are supporting 1st party titles a lot.

[@jinkisaragi874]

I really don't get why these games aren't more popular. I mean they aren't really my cup of tea but they are so damn unique that everyone should atleast try it. They also kinda feel like nintendo games, don't know why but i get a nintendo vibe from playing it.

[@chorteler5849]

I just finished marathoning your videos. Really dig your style and humour, and looking forward to more videos

[@TheErnieforss]

I really love the characters and the lore of the world. The lore blows my mind and trying to figure out what the world and kat is. Of course part 2 explains it all. Part two throwing stuff is over powered and is used a lot more than trying to do that cannon spike drill move. I really love this series. I want a part 3 I really love doing the side mission. They add so much good story compared to other games that want me to kill a rats in the basement for 10 gold.

[@viniciusbarreiros1258]

Great! I wanted to get the first game, but the brasilian psn wasn't helping with the price, then i found at a store the second one, physical media version and very cheap, so i end up buying it. So far i'm enjoying a lot, they kept all the very different side quests, varied locations to explore, now they offer a lot of upgrades, and some of them will encourage you to use melee combat, unlocking several hits to your basic combo. But the most amazing aspect is how good looking the game is now that the second game was made for the ps4, everything so bright and colorfull, very nice. hope to see a review of it too!

[@WinterDulcet]

Both games are on sale and well worth the money. Especially the second one. It’s way bigger and looks great!

[@logan1801]

I am absolutely in love with the gravity rush series and it is by far my favourite it's just a shame it's so underrated and we won't be seeing another addition to the series

[@itsbrainnotbrian]

Oh wow I didn't realize how nice looking this game is. Gameplay looks interesting too. Heard that it was a good game from other people but this review is actually making me want to get this

[@wompadillœ]

DrunkenArsenal You totally should! This game was the first game I got for my PSVita and the second game was literally the entire reason I bought a PS4. The Gravity Rush series is really fun and interesting and definitely worth anyone’s time!

[@j30296]

The Gravity Rush series is AWESOME! i first found out about the GR2 demo last year when randomly browsing the PS Store out of boredom. I fell in love with the demo and saved up money to buy both the first and second game about a month ago. The game is very unique and has a sense of charm to it that makes you keep coming back for more! GR2 steps it up a notch from the first installment, and I consider it to be the best! I really do hope they come out with a third one, but I heard that the creator said that it would most likely be on the PS5...;(

[@xoxonaotchan_7902]

Hoping for gr2 review

[@TheBandoBandito]

Glad I discovered you.

[@ryudjn6590]

I like this game a lot, despite it being obviously low budget. Especially the music and atmosphere are something I don't get that often from games nowadays. That being said, I clearly remember the audio mixing during boss fights being ass. Everytime you beat them and see the special move kill, the game audio cranks up to 11 for some reason. Weird thing is that the second one is probably a lot better as a game, but for some reason I liked the atmosphere in the first one more... Maybe it's cause I got used to it and it didn't feel fresh and unique anymore.

[@beat-man5167]

I felt the same thing about the music in the sequel. The first game had some really comfy ass music, and Resistance and Extermination is a great battle theme. Plus going to depths of Boutoume was an interesting journey. Some of the places in GR2 felt disjointed.

[@gurglinghermits3043]

The first game feels intentionally and consistently more atmospheric. The game really does feel more like a ‘Daze’ like the original Japanese title suggests, in that you’re really trying to orient yourself to this strange and dizzying world. There’s lots of questions you’re always asking about the world lingering in the background. It’s much heavier on the scope of the lore. Meanwhile GR2 feels more like a ‘Rush’ since the game tends to forego many of those mystery moments in favor of skipping you along your merry way to your next fun activity or action set piece. There’s a bit less contemplation about the strangeness of it all, but it is closer to the events happening within the world imo.

[@beat-man5167]

You've pretty much nailed exactly what I was thinking when I didn't know the words to convey it. GR1 consistently made me curious of where the story's heading as it made me feel like the it was leading me somewhere.

[@prestononuselogu9973]

@@beat-man5167 the games are flawed the second one being the best by a mile but still flawed.

[@CaptainPsychopath69]

One of my favorite games by far. As janky as it is, it's still good, and the story is the right amount of macabre

[@sokratesnudelsuppe5937]

thank you for putting the track names in your video. i hate it when people forget that.

[@alteregoreview]

Yes!!! He's finally done it!

[@protatoplaysgames6918]

Bit late to find this gem any similar recommendations? Because I need more I devoured this game like a pizza 🍕

[@Silent_Mochi]

I didn't think too much about this game, but when I played it I loved them, yes they have flaws, definitely the first game, but there's just so much charm and it's fun to play. I fell in love with Kat's character and was interested on wanted to find out her backstory as well Overall one of my favorite game series and I may be late to party, but better late than never

[@lnsflare1]

I think that the boss fights, combat, and chase sequences could have been significantly improved by the option to pull the camera back by around 25%.

[@thefartingmonster]

Can you review gravity rush 2?

[@therunningman9911]

Gravity rush is one of my favorite games. GR2 is much better game and the story is more explained. It’s kinda sad not a lot of people play gravity rush series but it’s really a gem in my eyes

[@JetWolfEX]

It never occurred to me before, but this game kind of plays like Rodea. (now that I've watched the whole video it seems to be nearly identical gameplay-wise) I haven't played this game but it looks like it's worth playing, nice job explaining how it works. Another good video review as usual. If I ever get a PS4 I'll have to get this one.

[@RC-pi8wn]

ah Rodea the Sky Soldier! I agree and I like that game. maybe another potential review material, Mr. Thor?

[@LPGrodus]

Great Review Thor. I have yet to get this game myself but Didrik has recommended it numerous times.

[@lunaracademy6810]

I finished the game (and it’s sequel) years ago but I still play it to this day literally just to fly around and fling some townsfolk into the abyss. It’s always a good time💗

[@zummone]

10:18 I believe those are CRT screens going by that big ass tube behind them. LED screens don't make very good Art Deco subjects.

[@dorianhinkle5595]

I fucking loved this game when I played it on the Vita. It fit perfectly on to the goofy handheld, even if the motion controls sucked ass

[@vladandnobody]

Cool video, like your accent and a sense of humour, as usual. This is especially great that you aren't like those guys who make one video in a year. Is there some secret to this productivity?

[@Cowbowwildchild]

I got it for $9 bucks yesterday, it’s fun lol I mostly just use my gravity thing to go to the sky and make myself fall 😂 it looks so cool

[@gabri3635]

Could you add spanish subtitles automaticly or you would have to make them?? I'd like it and i'd understand and enjoy. Thx

[@DiddlyDiPotatoes]

I've been aware of these games but I've never known much about them aside from the main character. Looks cool.

[@eddierios831]

Are you going to play Gravity Rush 2

[@rokurosora2404]

I first saw Gravity Rush on PS Vita when it first came out. I really wanted to play it, but I couldn't find it anywhere. Years passed by, and I found the CD and I was like "cool I am buying it" and there was a squeal of it, so I got it as well. After playing the first part, I can say I really enjoyed it. I thought the idea of controlling gravity for super powers was sick, till I got motion sick watching Kat fly around. I really like the mystery part of the story, and I can't wait to explore the 'world' we are in and those 'black hole' stuff. (Still playing the first part of the game.)

[@saturnhawk6115]

This one was good. But Gravity Rush 2 was fucking beautiful and had a great soundtrack and i got addicted to it almost immediately

[@samvimes9510]

I played this for the Vita and really enjoyed it. I keep meaning to pick up the sequel but I always forget to look for the damn thing every time I'm in the local game shop.

[@lucassoares4084]

I was not expecting this game! Good choice teddy bear!

[@ninjammer726]

please do gravity rush 2 and maybe some of the god of war games possibly vanquish from platinum games??????

[@zaneeeneal]

Thanks for the shoutout at 10:22

[@Highlaw]

Now for the Gravity Rush 2 video!

[@RyumaXtheXKing]

It's nice to see a Heavy Metal inspired game in this day and age.

[@luisgerardoguerreroruiz38]

Too bad about the bosses but holy shit it still looks like a really fun game, great video! keep up the good work!

[@MrIwantmymtv]

About the bosses, except for the hidden ones, try charging the red dot gravity specials, they make your life easier in boss fights... Perfect review, anyways... The game is soooo underrated, sony even pulled the plug on online mode for the second one... Which is a shame, I just played my ass off of it online since it was fun and different, with items and other unlockables grindable with custom tasks shared with and by players all over the world... Super fun.

[@K.E..]

I just played Gravity Rush in a few days, so I brought the second one and OOOHH BOY IS IT PRETTY !!

[@nucleor7268]

One of the best Vita games. Try playing Gravity Rush 2 after this.

[@thorhighheels]

I will! I already have some bits of script written for it,

[@DuskNeverEnds]

Cool, my fav ps4 game

[@santilopez2295]

My fav psvita game

[@gurglinghermits3043]

My fave ps2 game

[@phyzarel1845]

5:52 it’s scary how much this made sense to me

[@GatorMilk]

ThorDaddyInHeels, never stop being certified danke.

[@hellwolf7]

Great game,also Kat is a real cutie.

[@datboi9984]

I recently played and platinumed both games vary fun with beutiful diverse areas and fun short games

[@wompadillœ]

I totally agree about the boss fights. Halfway through the game, I just started spamming my special attacks to beat them. I would literally use one and then fly away and wait for it to recharge before flying back in until the boss was defeated. Tedious, sure, but it sure beat repeatedly being blasted to death and having to start over for the nth time. 😑

[@alexkisumani3713]

This game brings back good memories..7 or 6 years ago I always wanted this game..But I Got GR2 and its amazing

[@beat-man5167]

Most of the bosses do suck but i never really died except maybe like once. I hated the alias fight because of his dragon head cores. On second playthrough I realized that its a waiting game where he is only vulnerable before making a voice taunt then fires at you before going off to the next fuel silo. Raven and Yunica were decent. Their themes are cool. While Yunica wasn't that great, it did feel like i was in a dogfight. They were never really hard but I felt the similar to your criticisms with ff15 bosses. Dodging is spammable, and REALLY useful; try not to forget midair dodges. While stasis is clunky, it helps to throw debris at enemies then follow it with a gravity kick. Gravity sliding is faster and funner way of ground traverse. i.imgur.com/ZXMoZxQ.gif The great thing about these games as you can seamlessly change modes of traverse. From running and jumping into a gravity shift and aim towards the ground into a gravity slide. The camera orientation issues can be solved by just furiously mashing R3. You'll be *mostly* fine. I have the right stick sensitivity high and the motion controls to very low for minor aiming adjustments. Reason I bring all that up is to show that this game is not that clunky, at least from my experience. Not many gameplay vids on yt show this. I dunno if you notice this: as you bounce off a gravity kick, you can tap L1 to cancel the knockback and quickly press R1 again and spam gravity kicks faster. It is a tad broken, but only a problem near endgame after many upgrades imo. My problem with the combat is not that it's clunky, it is because it's becomes kinda unbalanced later on. It's not that kinda action thats about combos, but i feel it's not great when combined with simple combat that it's too focused on. The second game does reward ground melee, which it builds up the special gauge instead of it automatically charging. And it's good as I enjoy doing those ground combos anyway cos she looks cool doing those kung fu kicks. And the stasis is made better, if not OP lol.

[@beat-man5167]

Have you seen the shorts?

[@thorhighheels]

The anime thingies? Nope, but I will before I play 2 and'll include quick reviews in the video when I do.

[@unironic1184]

YES FINALLY! I LOVE THESE GAMES! But i get you, it's flawed in its gameplay. But I'd be lying if i said i didnt have fun most of the time. The art is good and rlly aesthetic. I love this shit sm.

[@jonathanplooij3666]

thanks for the review

[@wolfboi7104]

I remember maxing the powers it was awesome

[@akeem4772]

Gravity Rush 2 is one of the greatest games ive ever played, maps huge, art is beautiful, characters are beautiful, story is beautiful, music is beautiful, BEAUTIFUL GAME

[@Chris-yp6zm]

The definition of a hidden gem.

[@hemangchauhan2864]

Traversal in open world games can make or break them.

[@thisismyhome]

I’ve always wanted to play this game but never wanted to buy a PS Vita. Either way great work!

[@brunomiiguel]

2:40 my connection stopped and when it came back we both burped at the same time. I would totally become your blood brother right now

[@Heimdall66]

Gravity rush 1 and 2 = Cultural Heritage of the gaming industry modern ..... Like Okami and Zelda Ocarina of time. Not matter if are Nintendo, Xbox or Ps fans.... every gamer should play this marvelous gems

[@prestononuselogu9973]

The games are very flawed

[@TheAxeGrinder]

9:36 I don't know why I laughed so hard at this.

[@GuyOnAChair]

Long time no see.

[@SpittedDusk]

Gravity Rush 2 is my favorite PS4 game!

[@tipsyConfection]

Siren and especially Siren 2 are better than New Translation, fight me.

[@currentlybeingremade9706]

Gravity rush is great. Play 2, Its the rest of the story.

[@Mintcar923]

Believe it or not I’m walking on air!

[@GrabShiny]

Excellent game. Like all the others I recommend the second game. It introduces some new awesome things and new troubling things. Worth playing for sure.

[@Ghostalker85]

The game that convince me to buy PS Vita, great game by the way, and the reason why I brought the PS4 'cause Gravity Rush 2 is only realizing there! Basically my entrant to Playstation.

[@deggas3665]

Play number 2. Its 100% better than the first game in every single way. Number 2 really deserves a review compared to 1.

[@Abi-hi9dt]

YAAAY somebody that finally played my favorite game, how about you try gravity rush 2 now it has better graphic and its a LOT cooler

[@Baki_B]

Ahh😧😐 again and i wont stop pleaaaaase review shadow of rom from capcom (ps2)

[@jedgrahek1426]

Hey now I love you Thor but don't dismiss the original Siren like that, it's a fucking masterpiece if you put the time and work in to appreciate it. Maybe it was just me who thought so, though.

[@zepirate562]

Play the sequel !

[@martinalejandromartinez1328]

This game Is good, but the sequel Is literally perfect

[@whatamalike]

It kinda looks like Sony no longer wants to make games like this or the last Guardian. Shame really, not massively interested in getting a ps5 anytime soon

[@lobzikbogdan]

I love this game!

[@areyoumybuddy]

..... hmmmm.... I DO like Whooooshhhh ..ing ...

[@SaberRexZealot]

This is a great game

[@francomarrocu7430]

Dude you HAVE ti play the 2 its seriously ten times better! Hope you Will notice my comment 😭

[@thorhighheels]

I will and I have!

[@francomarrocu7430]

thank you 😁 PS sorry if that seemed too exaggerated Xd and thanks again

[@KiteGr]

Man.. you are playing it wrong. Moskito and generally odgy enemies are not supposed to be divekicked. You are supposed to throw shit at them!

[@memetcirik5446]

fortnite event

[@Fullbatteri]

I recently finished it, took me a while because I kept abandoning it (it became boring and frustrating to play). I didn't really like the game; in general, it's a good product, the music is fun, the protagonist "Kat" is super cool, the art design is wonderful, but besides that: -Awful controls -Empty Open World -Terrible Saving System -Annoying Enemies (combat gets old very fast) -Repetitive objectives and side quest's I have some more nitpicks, but let's leave it there, after playing it for the last time, all I wanted was for it to end already so I could close that game forever.

[@cactussenpai9625]

Yeah, Gravity Rush is a weird game. It's not a game for everyone, because of the controls and the art style. I for once, love the controls to bits. You hated them. It's amazing how people can have such different opinions about games! But I'm glad you at least gave it a try and finished it instead of just skipping it.

[@Fullbatteri]

Yeah, honestly, all my other complaints would have gone to the trash if I had liked the controls; I'm older now, lately, I've realized more and more that I have less tolerance for "bad" controls that to anything else on a video game. I wanted to love Gravity Rush, the game just looks so beautiful, it's like the kind of game I adore, and by the end I was so incredibly mad at the controls and the camera, that the whole experience crumbled, and I started seeing more and more things I didn't like, again, when I like the controls, I ignore most of the problems with the game. I'm glad you liked the game, it's definitely a product that deserves an audience, it has so many good things about it, that's why I didn't give up and finished it with all the DLC sidequest included (how else could I give an honest opinion if I just had thrown it away). In the good news, my sister absolutely adored the game, her only complaints where that some missions (and the final boss) felt eternal to her, and the saving points where a real problem for her (they don't let her play as long as she wants, so she ended up repeating some missions because she just couldn't save the progress). Cheers bro!

[@louismartin7608]

I loved GR1 on vita, unfortunately, I really disliked its sequel. The game was just too big for its own sake, too many shitty sidequests, too many boring orbs to collect on the roofs of the buildings. It was just too much and with not enough new interesting gameplay mechanics. Such a shame

[@attackofthecopyrightbots]

next up: grandia lol jk

[@datboi9984]

I recently played and platinumed both games vary fun with beutiful diverse areas and fun short games