In a world where every AAA company wants to enter the mobile market, we see a mobile company going against the flow and making a AAA game, and doing a good job at that! Got to respect that.
@neozyykun8 ай бұрын
Its not a mobile company. the video just fails miserably in explaining who these shiftup people are. They're very skilled people who capitalised on mobile so they can eventually grow up and make actual games.
@puntacana75508 ай бұрын
@@neozyykunthey made 2 games besides the Stellar Blade which were mobile games. It is safe to say they are mobile game heavy company in my book
@johnmatthews4368 ай бұрын
@@neozyykunoh what was their first non mobile game? I wanna try it to see what it is.
@Po-kemon8 ай бұрын
@@neozyykun "previously focused on mobile games" they never said that's all they did. You even said " people who capitalised on mobile" you failed miserably at watching and listing to the video lol
@Your3rdBETRAYAL8 ай бұрын
@@Po-kemon Comprehension skills are a lacking a bit these days
@VenomousWolverine8 ай бұрын
No microtransactions in an AAA is always a good sign. Giving 34 costumes without asking for a penny makes me appreciate the devs.
@KainsAddiction8 ай бұрын
BOT
@isaactrejo29268 ай бұрын
Bro not every AAA games has micro transactions not even a majority, you should play more games or play pc games
@KainsAddiction8 ай бұрын
@@isaactrejo2926 THANK YOU. These people are so dramatic. They play like ONE online game and call themselves gamers
@YSLZOMBIE8 ай бұрын
buddy microtranscations was never common in single player lol.
@justanordinaryguy._.73998 ай бұрын
@@YSLZOMBIEstill, like look at DMC or DD2
@goham84847 ай бұрын
Music in this game is crazy, the shop music is an instant classic
@TurtleChad18 ай бұрын
Funny how a mobile developer's first proper game releases in a finished state, without bugs and puts shame most AAA games.
@5226-p1e8 ай бұрын
Yeah funny that, no excuses about gaming being too expensive to make no excuses about other bullshit things going on in the industry, no bowing down to bullshit ideologies either, now I hear Sony's going to bow down to it though, I hope it's not true but I've been hearing that Sony is trying to censor this game which is the wrong move to make, and it sounds to me like they're being influenced by Black Rock and Vanguard like all the other companies that bow down to the ESG Dogma mentality, problem is if they do this more often, they can effectively destroy their entire platform, I really hope that doesn't happen because it's good to have competition in the gaming market, because it means better games when there's competition, I don't want them to lose their business for some stupid decision they made, I want them to continue to exist.
@deandre65598 ай бұрын
@@5226-p1eSony made them censor graffiti so far. Hopefully that's where it ends. Really wish there was a PC release. Then I could mod out any future changes.
@Jsobo288 ай бұрын
@@5226-p1ethe game wasn’t censored so we’re good. 😂
@lochlannach78 ай бұрын
@@5226-p1e They all want to push the same agenda, even independent studios, but it's only a handfull of dev studios/solo devs the ones who try to make genuinely entertaining video games, Helldivers 2 and Stellar Blade are an example of that (there's a plethora or other games which also do not try to push any sort of agenda, but most of them are "pre culture war".
@DanteMasaru8 ай бұрын
As most seem to overlook, (and/or hate to admit): focusing on content creation and one platform only usually results in a better product. Exclusivity is a testament of a studio's budget, time, and other resources not being split between multiple platforms, which usually results in said resources being more diminished. That's not to belittle or dismiss multiplatform games, but how often less optimized multi-plat games are compared to exclusive games? If one values quality over accessibility, exclusives are a benefit to the consumer. Yoshinori Kitase has gone on record saying that the vastness/scope and volume of FFVII Rebirth wouldn't have been possible if Rebirth was a multiplatform project.
@jarde19898 ай бұрын
“Eve from Stellar Blade is a good fun ride” - Jake Baldino 2024
@simonphoenix25638 ай бұрын
sounds like a good ass game😊
@TheVDaddyo8 ай бұрын
…with tight combat.
@MalachiPlaysGames8 ай бұрын
So good it blows your pants off
@cliffordthompson82488 ай бұрын
We may have a hard time playing too
@ashman88918 ай бұрын
Inspiring strokes of genius
@MatthewManney8 ай бұрын
You have to turn of auto lock on for groups. The game still soft locks, but it gives you much more maneuverability.
@EricAndrews-kq9iq8 ай бұрын
Gotta appreciate the devs, they created a full product, rather than relying on Eve as the entire selling point. Also, considering that this is their first triple A game is quite impressive. I'm glad they delivered!
@Nicholasmcmath-cr1xl8 ай бұрын
Same
@BSparksGaming8 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@MalachiPlaysGames8 ай бұрын
Well said
@Eye-am-Metalchip8 ай бұрын
Yass!
@__BlacklotuS__8 ай бұрын
i thought this was their first, they made that mobile game nikke ?
@A7XKoRnRocks18 ай бұрын
This game is from an era when gaming was super fun, when Sony had a lot of 3rd party studios making games for them and the PS2 was flooded with good video games, we need more of this.
@ACey968 ай бұрын
Let's not pretend this era of gaming isn't fun either I mean last year alone was one of the best years for major games ever
@DetroitMetroRetro8 ай бұрын
Please take me back to when games didnt suck ass In all seriousness the 6th gen went the hardest, i still enjoy 7th gen experiences but i feel like the xbox one,ps4 generation just wasnt as exciting
@animegeek60798 ай бұрын
@@DetroitMetroRetroIf you hate games just because they're new, that's your problem.
@AdamWulfric8 ай бұрын
@@ACey96It absolutely isn’t fun you can’t compare a few good games released this gen to the plethora of good games that were pumped out back then.
@ACey968 ай бұрын
@OCT94 it's not a few though Even since January this year I've had nothing but massively good games to play And it's not like everyone has played everything There is always greta backlog games as well if you are bored Like right now I'm finally getting around to Octopath Traveller 2 and it's awesome (which was a great game of 2023)
@carloszerpa23128 ай бұрын
I get the corvette analogy so much. It perfectly explains how I feel about a lot of new media.
@btbrotherton8 ай бұрын
This game's going to have the most ladder climbing footage in reviews ever.
@Vyper788 ай бұрын
Of course. It's educational after all.
@noire10018 ай бұрын
RIP Snake
8 ай бұрын
Second most after Snake Eater.
@ZinoAmare8 ай бұрын
🍑
@happyzombie2708 ай бұрын
First mission find a ladder
@MyDogFulton8 ай бұрын
I love this channel because you can tell you are actually gamers. Not journalists pretending to care about games.
@anordinaryguy46778 ай бұрын
👍
@KingJohnMichael8 ай бұрын
Incel
@redharrison8948 ай бұрын
What are you saying? he hates the game because this is Microsoft biased channel
@ferdinaldp.10918 ай бұрын
@@redharrison894damn boi what you on, gotta be sm good shi for you to say smth like that
@quicklaughsbro8 ай бұрын
@@ferdinaldp.1091 my guy is smoking on that bhutanese shadow garden grown dark evil pack for sure
@xposition20017 ай бұрын
I've played about 10 hours. The world and characters are amazing in detail. The combat is really fun. As someone who struggled and quit Sekiro too many times to count and I'm still going to go back and probably quit again. With that said parry in this game is way more forgiving and the enemy hit tells are easier. It is a fun to play game. I'm not a story guy, I'm a gameplay and world guy. And this hits those points just fine. Will recommend.
@haydendodson2587 ай бұрын
perfectly fucking said. literally in the same boat as you but i tried elden ring twice and quit. im also a BIG open world gaming guy and this map isn’t very big compared to others but im in love w it
@rotjochem57566 ай бұрын
@@haydendodson258As someone who quit playing bloodborne and ds3 before coming back and completing ds3 and elden ring. The biggest advice o can give to you is yo just keep running in these games. Pick up the items and the bonfires but dont bother yourself with smaller enemies. Its a lot less frustrating that way
@DNiero8 ай бұрын
ShiftUp has a perfect formula for a sequel. They got the combat right so all they need to do is expand upon the story and their characters, better side quests, more cohesiveness, improved gameplay etc. I think this game will become a new beloved franchise in the action genre and I’m all for it
@vegpedro76328 ай бұрын
You're right,With a polished gameplay and some minor changes they just need a better new story/direction to go and there you have an amazing saga for years
@elgoblinax87968 ай бұрын
Stellar blade 2
@JuicedOnKids8 ай бұрын
There are 2 endings which are both very different so would interesting to see where they take it.
@Flaris8 ай бұрын
Yeah, they've got the pieces in place for a sequel that goes well beyond the original. And all they have to do is run with it. The best thing being that it appears set to do well in terms of sales. So they should have the opportunity to do just that.
@OMEKS_18 ай бұрын
Have y’all even played the full game yet lol
@Alexstrasza-xb8eh8 ай бұрын
The fact that this is their first triple A game they've worked on is so impressive. Bavo to Shift Up ❤
@TooToo2468 ай бұрын
Same with Lies Of P, it was the dev's first full-fledged AAA game, and they made the best soulslike game outside of Fromsoft EVER!.....but Koreans man, they really go all in. Watch the gameplay trailers for Crimson Desert, DokeV and Plan 8, they'll blow you away!
@CM-hi4db8 ай бұрын
Shift up/Sony !!!
@neozyykun8 ай бұрын
Technically it is but shiftup is filled with very skilled people from the korean industry who gambled and made this studio so they can make whatecer tf they want.
@Lawrence_Talbot8 ай бұрын
And the fact so many gaming “journalists” aka activists are so against the game will only make it sell that much more. It’s Hogwarts legacy all over again.
@kevin1seven9238 ай бұрын
& mundfish the ppl who made atomic heart
@Jasonbean5Ай бұрын
Honestly, I went into the demo knowing absolutely nothing about the game not expecting much except some eye candy. Man was I wrong, the gameplay slaps! Got the full game straight after and am currently on my third run with the new Nier Automata DLC. Tons of fun to be had here!
@jessz9008 ай бұрын
I'm shocked that Jake hardly touched on the music it seems like the music in this game is phenomenal.
@randys89748 ай бұрын
Spoiler free!! Here's some spoiler gameplay -
@mightymochi63208 ай бұрын
Yea I loved the soundtrack that played in the city during the demo.
@totalwarANGEL8 ай бұрын
He was too busy trying to be in the same mold as the other Jornos to trash the game for rejecting the Western zeitgeist. ;)
@elgoblinax87968 ай бұрын
Everglow is a banger but im still waiting for that one song from the trailer 4 years ago
@arvinjay3368 ай бұрын
Composed by the Nier composer Keiichiro Okabe 👌
@nickburson60798 ай бұрын
I like how Shift up made grotesque clay creatures first and then scanned them in, it really shows how much they put into this game. ( they really put their heart and creativity into this game)
@Jokerswylde8 ай бұрын
They were actually made by Weta.
@barneysbff949022 күн бұрын
Just a heads up if anyone is visiting this video for the first time. Eve doesn't do that samey "YAHHHHH" yell when you're using the Korean audio. It seems like she's got more than the one yell in the original voices
@Fain2558 ай бұрын
I wish Eve had more than the same 7 voice lines during combat
@vaselinedion61848 ай бұрын
Huh HAAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
@ximmolation8 ай бұрын
Just imagine she's riding you, and the problem is solved 😅
@Some1Any1No18 ай бұрын
LoZ Link: 👀
@Zaenathi8 ай бұрын
or we can just mute it.... can we?
@Abd0_258 ай бұрын
FOR REAL
@LexyIndranata8 ай бұрын
Shift Up confirmed too, that Stellar Blade and Nikke gonna be collaborate soon
@Eye-am-Metalchip8 ай бұрын
Probably not, such a crossover might dillute stellar blade's reputation IDK
@progmrz55128 ай бұрын
@@Eye-am-Metalchip Huh? They are made by the same company. What do you mean Dilute? You do realize Nikke is popular right?
@tayyarsungur45138 ай бұрын
@MetalchipCovers lmao, same developer lol
@Eye-am-Metalchip8 ай бұрын
@@progmrz5512 yes, but Nikke's audience is more niche than a first party PS5 game & has a... not so good reputation. Also I'm well aware of the fact both games share devs (nothing against Shift Up, Nikke is actually a well made game, despite such mixed pr & the fact I've never played it💀)
@Eye-am-Metalchip8 ай бұрын
@@tayyarsungur4513 Yup, I know
@Stoned_Coyote8 ай бұрын
Glad to see they didn't forget to add the yellow paint.
@MMAOdin8 ай бұрын
Whenever I hear ‘jake baldino’ i think of some italian mob boss
@pappysheart67108 ай бұрын
Jake Baldino, from the old neighborhood. Da guy....with da thing...OH! Get ova heeea, Aei!, look who it is, Mr. Videogame. How's things in Marioland? I hear dose PS5 systems are all the rage. Truckload, score, Christmas, Marone!
@jordanbomb328 ай бұрын
I think of Jake calling every game ever made "Souls like". It's the only genre he knows
@pappysheart67108 ай бұрын
@@jordanbomb32 Fuggedaboutit! Manga manga! Have some of this ziti my wife made.
@TheSEWEGI8 ай бұрын
Mr Baldino sends his regards
@endorfiene74578 ай бұрын
damn boy have you never met an italian person?
@tyleus25108 ай бұрын
All I can hear is "AHHHHH" from her attack lmao
@notaras19858 ай бұрын
Well they didn't have time to polish details like battle cries and idle animations
@niloa.freyre36718 ай бұрын
She must be related to Link from Legend of zelda
@alexico9098 ай бұрын
@@notaras1985 Source
@carlosjonikes13388 ай бұрын
The sad part is that you cant turn that off. The “ahhhh” its kinda annoying lol
@alexico9098 ай бұрын
@@notaras1985 source
@riskybitness7 ай бұрын
Stellar Blade is all about coolness and flash. It's about style over everything and it does extremely well.
@Hasturous1324 күн бұрын
So Scifi Bayonetta? Lol Which is exactly why this game is in my top 5 now, right next to the DMC series
@weeveepee76548 ай бұрын
That "Haaaah!" She does after every finishing attack would drive me insane
@neofromthewarnerbrothersic1458 ай бұрын
Yeah that started to get pretty annoying like 2 minutes into this video.
@anaguma908 ай бұрын
Switch the audio to korean
@jaefrmbk2k8 ай бұрын
same, sorry 😂
@lenknox238 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing like damn I know imma gonna hate hearing that all game
@maximum_effort18 ай бұрын
Nah fr I'm already sick of hearing it just from watching this video alone
@BSparksGaming8 ай бұрын
It’s better than I ASSumed.
@bernardoheusi61468 ай бұрын
Better than 2Booty and AssToo?
@paulnolan49718 ай бұрын
It looks bootiful butt idk if I can be arsed lol
@Ch0ntrol8 ай бұрын
Ass good ass Bootynetta and Nier Asstomata?
@__BlacklotuS__8 ай бұрын
@@bernardoheusi6146 no way 2b is thiccc
@pheaseyy8 ай бұрын
Get out
@xDragonceАй бұрын
This genuinely seems like a game the devs made because they wanted to make a cool game, not just to meet a quota or to sell mtx.
@WickedKillaYT8 ай бұрын
Korean devs are doing great things lately, first Lies of P now this. We're eatin good!
@JohnDoe-pt7ru8 ай бұрын
Korea has replaced Japan as king of Asian game industry.
@XSAGA878 ай бұрын
@JohnDoe-pt7ru What?!?!? You sound insane saying that
@mokkoriman718 ай бұрын
@@noclipmod It's just a joke bro
@dnaglitchgaming65658 ай бұрын
Korean entertainment in general is killing it
@fukunaga-kane8 ай бұрын
@@JohnDoe-pt7rulmao how can they replace when the only thing they could make is freaking Souls-like. Nothing original
@AJDraws8 ай бұрын
The Gameranx Crew is like the gaming friends I used to hang with in the 90s to 2000s, talking the way we talked, enjoying the games we enjoyed. You know, the TMNT, Gargoyles, Onimusha, Friday night martial arts or horror movies with pizza, and weekend gaming binge generation. I get what I need to know in the lingo I grew up with. It feels like home.
@nwr1898 ай бұрын
Oh man... I loved Gargoyles as a kid. They need to bring that back (though I'll probably be disappointed with it). Onimusha 3 was also one of my favorite games.
@ibigfire8 ай бұрын
@@nwr189I dunno, they might actually do it justice. They brought back X-Men and that's been awesome so far.
@AtomicZamurai8 ай бұрын
Ok grandpa
@ar1sm707 ай бұрын
The combat was honestly way deeper than I expected and along with the enemy variety makes the game great fun! Eve being super gorgeous is simply an added bonus to a very nice game.
@mysticspartan26438 ай бұрын
Sorry Jake I couldn’t hear you over Eve going “DAAAAAHHHH!” Every 2 seconds
@davidstockman14568 ай бұрын
Cry more
@GoblinAficionado8 ай бұрын
@@davidstockman1456 What's the point of that? If you weren't gonna say something productive, you should just not say anything at all.
@blackwater_brps43848 ай бұрын
I like the game but she is annoying
@avelinoavalos68928 ай бұрын
Nah same, if you could turn that off id 100% play.
@Alexisj19918 ай бұрын
I thought I was tripping because I'm watching this at 3am lol but it is kind of annoying and can't ignore it now
@DanteMasaru8 ай бұрын
After playing the demo, the combat is what sold me. Setting-wise it reminds me of Nier Automata and combat-wise, it's Sekiro-like.
@in4mus858 ай бұрын
Nier, sekiro and nioh amalgamation.
@randyrrs70283 ай бұрын
Yes, stellar blade has stellar combat
@malikon69537 ай бұрын
a very fair and balanced review. Some reviews I've seen are obviously very biased and hateful of her looks. Others gush a little too hard over the game. This one seems very fair. "it's not the greatest game, but it's a very fun one. Combat is a lot of fun." That's really what I wanted to hear.
@Daedalus-pz9fh8 ай бұрын
When a developer was inspired by Fromsoftware and Santa Monica, you know the Gameplay and Combat is S tier. I really hope this game would get a spotlight it deserved!
@riskvideos8 ай бұрын
It definitely will despite the internet puritans screeching.
@blacksailsfan4life8 ай бұрын
@@riskvideosconservatives are the puritans
@kremesauce8 ай бұрын
Any studio would be inspired by games that make a ton of money and are fun to play Any developer would be stupid not to, not a super bright take bruh
@Mohgenstein8 ай бұрын
And when a dev is inspired by Nier I would expect a story that isn’t lackluster and characters that aren’t boring but alas you can’t do everyone
@trevorveillette84158 ай бұрын
Hey supposedly this game has good story and characters. Based on what I gleamed from the demo it definitely won't be as amazing of a story and cast of characters as either NieR game, but I'm willing to bet that it certainly has better story and characters than the majority of other story and character driven games.
@aiwash27668 ай бұрын
That corvette analogy was actually super smart, I knew immediately what you meant by that
@welton97488 ай бұрын
Totally agree!
@Lord_Deimos8 ай бұрын
I don't know, modern corvettes have some killer designs and that's coming from someone who prefers european sports cars.
@pillarmenn19368 ай бұрын
@@Lord_Deimos Could be a preference thing where he likes Elden Ring's artstyle but isn't vibing with more anime aesthetics.
@biscuits65767 ай бұрын
If you guys got the physical copy. You can play the uncensored version. The only thing you have to do is install the game while your PS5 is offline. If you have already installed the game, have been playing, and want to see the uncensored version. Don't worry, just uninstall the game and reinstall it while your PS5 is offline. Your game data does not get corrupted. The only difference is that you won't get the option to do New Game Plus.
@Da_Shrooms8 ай бұрын
I'm sad to say it but it's true, this game is a standout because it focuses on gameplay and is a complete, functioning product. A lot of developers focus on dialogue, storytelling, and big ideas but forget to make a game.
@YaBoy_958 ай бұрын
This right here is straight facts. I love how it focuses on what truly matters… GAMEPLAY
@cenciende94018 ай бұрын
WRONG. You clearly don't actually play any games, because that's all I ever get
@YaBoy_958 ай бұрын
@@cenciende9401 no. Not WRONG. Other than Nintendo and Indie games… MOST AAA games focus more on dialogues, and cutscenes, rather than gameplay. And that’s why there’s so many freaking bugs and constant patches that’s why we never get them 100% complete. Developers need to invest most of their time and budget into the gameplay and performance rather than realistic cutscenes so much dialogue. Find a way to incorporate the dialogue/story along with the gameplay (ZELDA AND NIER FOR EXAMPLE) Leave all that long ass cutscenes shit for movies. That is all facts
@Mohgenstein8 ай бұрын
It’s almost like devs have different things they focus on because they aren’t all trying to make the same action adventure games. I don’t play Disco Elysium and Baldurs Gate and cry about all the dialogue
@jameswebb78068 ай бұрын
I couldn't said it better myself all these flashy graphics have takin over instead what really matter the way a game get u hooked ff7 not famous for cutscenes it famous cause the story it grips you gameplay keep u interested
@cd4playa12458 ай бұрын
The corvette analogy makes a lot of sense to me.
@gameranxTV8 ай бұрын
👍
@nukesakuukasekun90508 ай бұрын
2 days in the future here: Before you Buy, understand that this game was promised to be uncensored in terms of gore. Sony has IMMEDIATELY did a 180 and censored a scene in the game where Eve get’s *real* bloody, among many others. I happened to notice it on the first fight I did with the boss pertaining to the censorship compared the patch note it was censored on. If you have a physical copy of this game, DO NOT UPDATE IT! Fair warning for every one who has a physical disc edition like me!
@LynerxAurica8 ай бұрын
you also don't get ng+ and updated animation response time
@OmegaPrime18 ай бұрын
Already got it installed and ready to go for my birthday on Friday 😄❤️
@watchmehope65608 ай бұрын
Happy birthday bro. Enjoy the cake.
@Gamingistherapyforme8 ай бұрын
Happy birthday homie
@zerooskil71618 ай бұрын
Mee too but its not my actual birthday rhat was the 16, but godam you lucky glorious mf happy personal new year
@yodoleheehoo908 ай бұрын
Happy birthday, and enjoy the beautiful game🤩🎮
@housetraitor48068 ай бұрын
Same
@Glurfl8 ай бұрын
“Not a cakewalk” Nice one, Jake.
@cenciende94018 ай бұрын
You are making zero sense
@L.K.488 ай бұрын
@@cenciende9401 you didn't get the joke and chose to make an assumption instead
@Druffmaul8 ай бұрын
@@L.K.48I'll give you $50 cash right now to explain the joke.
@dereksout8 ай бұрын
@@Druffmaul cake = ass
@Belmont17148 ай бұрын
@@DruffmaulDamn 🤦♂️. She walks with a cake. Boomers ffs 🙄
@stonerhino838 ай бұрын
8:34 to hear Jake excitedly say "spooky caves" again.
@pepuko8 ай бұрын
I've only played the demo but it DID check several boxes we have been missing on PS like bayonetta, metal gear rising, sekiro and more can't wait
@jericho52538 ай бұрын
The only two hang ups I have with it is her repetitive shouting during combat, and I noticed in the demo there was a long delay, especially during parrying. It wasn't as tight as I hoped it would be. Usually I wait until I finish other games before purchasing the next one, but I'm getting this day one. Do it for her!
@Saihamaru8 ай бұрын
totally agreed she shouts too much and it can be annoying when you want to concentrate on learning the enemy's movement
@malonee8 ай бұрын
the shouting got annoying just playing the demo.
@chopperdean39688 ай бұрын
@@Saihamarufor me I zoned out her screaming when I was trying to learn combat moves like I only released she screamed this much from watching this video😂
@HeliosRazer7 ай бұрын
I agree with the parrying! I thought that was just me
@6mazing7 ай бұрын
They fixed the delay with parrying through an update.
@MaDNeSS11168 ай бұрын
Not many people bring attention to it but this game is only 30gb! With many open world area and game of this length being 30gb these days is crazy imo
@JDFuckinB7 ай бұрын
Most memory is taken up by audio rather than graphics, you’ll see some of the criticisms are about limited/repeated voice lines
@sylnz978 ай бұрын
a good character action game is all it needs to be for me, that one boss in the demo was already fun af, can't wait to finally play the full game
@91shawny8 ай бұрын
That part! I know everyone is saying the story is dry and characters arent memorable but some of the best action games from the past weren’t known for the story it was known for the gameplay and action 😂
@sylnz978 ай бұрын
@@91shawny fr the gameplay is the most important thing in action games, what do I care if the story is ass if the game is fun to play lmao
@jporob8 ай бұрын
Nowadays gammers have got a new brainrot. If A gAmE hAs No StOrY oR pErSoNaLiTy ThEn It Is A tRaSh GaMe. Too much handholding have ruined games. I always look for gameplay + combat in a game first, story last(I don't care Jack sh1t about a story). I want games to be games where u press buttons and learn new mechanics.
@trevorveillette84158 ай бұрын
@@jporob as a fan of story games, and someone who looks primarily for a good story, characters and soundtrack first, but also appreciates great gameplay, I couldn't disagree more. A game can have a super fun awesome gameplay loop or combat system, but it won't draw me back into replaying or thinking fondly of the game outside of playing it like a good story, characters and music would. A mechanically fun game will give me a fun time while playing, but I've played a story game that changed my life drastically. A game couldn't do that to me with gameplay.
@jameswebb78068 ай бұрын
Then u play the wrong games cause some games are famous because only the game play just cause aint final fantasy wit some crazy ass story it ain't good game many great games were know only for game play like dmc and prince of persia
@MoHafo8 ай бұрын
I've already bought but goodness me I've never made it this quick to a "before you buy" video
@-Samus-Aran-2 ай бұрын
looks great, my only gripe is she does the exact same yell for every. attack. Can it be toggled off??
@BenWillyumsАй бұрын
Yeah really
@samueledwards50268 ай бұрын
Jake Baldino has a very pleasant voice to listen to. On the other hand the IGN voiceover was like nails on a chalkboard.
@Smilez548 ай бұрын
Can I just say I appreciate the before you buy videos wayyyy more than IGN's reviews. You guys actually review it from a gamer's perspective and have some really good pros and cons every single time!!
@KainsAddiction8 ай бұрын
Bot
@rabronin8 ай бұрын
Agreed. Reviews should be based.
@rabronin8 ай бұрын
@@KainsAddiction You mean yourself? Thanks for being honest.
@Smilez548 ай бұрын
@KainsAddiction Lol... okay😂.You do you, man
@Ccubed928 ай бұрын
If you don't like ign reviews than be an adult and just look up this channel lol use more common sense
@biamme237 ай бұрын
this is a GREAT example for what a game should be. It is a classic single player game with good gameplay, no extra money grabs, and not exaggerating the side quests to make the game longer (with a touch of fan service).
@orge971124 күн бұрын
$70 game? Not really... but I guess somehow it's justified when in reality I can buy 3 games that are equally as awesome as Stellar blade with that kind of money
@cheesecake46484 күн бұрын
hate fan service. what about women players?
@ARC02108 ай бұрын
From playing the demo, I'm kinda excited to play this game, the combat is pretty fun, the soundtrack is rockin and the story seems somewhat interesting. So keen for the weekend off work, to play this all night.
@enjoipandas8 ай бұрын
As a car guy, you analogy at the beginning was 10 outta 10!
@MediocreGamer882 ай бұрын
all the third person, first person shooter games can not make what the gun does in this game - holy hell it is amazing, it feels great, and the parry sound and its flashy effect, the game play is top notch, it deserved more than a million copy sold - it just a masterpiece in terms of game play which is the most paramount aspect of a game to make you feel good and itching to play
@juanmd261218 ай бұрын
Best review I’ve seen out there. You can tell the guy enjoys games, not just another journalist!
@Tracster1018 ай бұрын
This video is making me want to buy it. Thank you.
@bernardoheusi61468 ай бұрын
Wondering about the soundtrack. That was one of THE reasons NieR Automata was so awesome.
@zachgrill17536 ай бұрын
Honestly I might actually pick this up once it drops price wise or is on sale. Loons really fun, plus I’m a sucker for new coustumes/oufits. Plus her hair changes! Multi endings also adds replay ability so it’s looking like a future purchase
@robsax00798 ай бұрын
I never buy a game without these videos. Y’all have saved me a lot of money and you are appreciated!❤
@gameranxTV8 ай бұрын
THANK YOU!
@itachi26328 ай бұрын
@@gameranxTVno thank you !
@tyleroutland4358 ай бұрын
It really shouldn't be someone else's opinion on a game to make you want to get a game or not. How pathetic. If you are interested in the game, then get it. If not, then don't make an easy decision
@robsax00798 ай бұрын
@@tyleroutland435 all they do is inform me of what the game is before I play it. I don’t alway agree with or have the same taste as them, they just help me get a feel for what a game is so that I can make an informed decision. Thanks for the reply so that I can clarify.
@tyleroutland4358 ай бұрын
@@robsax0079 no problem
@THE_BEARWOLF8 ай бұрын
I feel like her voice when shes fighting would drive me nuts
@welton97488 ай бұрын
Same. And some "journalists" were saying we just like a silent doll. They aren't right but they aren't so wrong either
@LonexCyborg8 ай бұрын
@@welton9748play the Japanese version that’s the version I bought it doesn’t have that problem
@Whoisyou1238 ай бұрын
The korean voice is less annoying if that helps 😅
@necroheartplucker8 ай бұрын
English dubs of foreign games tend to have something wrong, even outside the consideration of dialogues.
@JuicedOnKids8 ай бұрын
@@necroheartplucker Unions probably. Capcom doesn't employ VA's from unions so their characters have been inconsistent for decades. Some good, others bad.
@majorwoody6668 ай бұрын
That little “HAAAAHHHHH” she makes in combat so frequently is kinda irritating lol. Game still looks cool though.
@JittikMieger8 ай бұрын
Jake: "...It just really kicks ass!" Me: "Yeah, it does!."
@bjmurphy348 ай бұрын
The combat is definitely the highlight. The demo's boss challenge got me addicted to doing those special dodges against the blue, purple, and yellow attacks.
@benjisiv31013 ай бұрын
first time ive played the demo of a game and immediately bought it. the combat was so satisfying and the world itself was mysterious it kept me wanting more.
@greenscorpeon38 ай бұрын
It looks really cool. I really hope this one gets a PC version eventually. The only problem i did notice was that there is this one shout sound effect that she uses way way too often. It got annoying in this video alone. I really hope im not the only one who thinks that way and people actually give feedback to the devs to fix this. This would be such an easy fix, just add more shout voice lines and make that one have a lower chance of being picked
@Lord_Deimos8 ай бұрын
A game releasing in a finished state and without bugs in 2024? What is this madness?
@cenciende94018 ай бұрын
The vast majority, regular and expected...
@hassathunter24648 ай бұрын
From a mobile developer too 😂 AAA must be ashamed
@MainHealerHere3 ай бұрын
Without bugs? 😂😂 There are literally videos already made showcasing the bugs in this game.
@MeleeStudios64 ай бұрын
I actually love the car analogy and understood immediately! May not be Sekiro, but IT'S STILL DAMN GOOD!
@paradsecar8 ай бұрын
How well does her screaming and grunting after every attack hold up after 20-30 hours? I was growing a little weary of it after about 20-30 seconds into this video.
@smashingwarden8 ай бұрын
I don't mind my wife's screams, grunts and moans and it's been 20+ years 😂 On a serious note, it's always worse in a video repeating the same actions over and over, you're not spending all the time fighting ingame, I didn't even notice it in the demo.
@bluerationality8 ай бұрын
Heard it's better in Korean audio. Hope they patch the English version
@JewTube0018 ай бұрын
the audio sounds horrible.
@tubby_12788 ай бұрын
Play with Korean vo. She's not as annoying
@djlarrylar79058 ай бұрын
The only place I trust for gaming
@rav1868 ай бұрын
I feel sorry for you then.
@91shawny8 ай бұрын
FACTS
@aiden88347 ай бұрын
@@rav186If you don't trust them then why did you go on the video?
@djlarrylar79057 ай бұрын
I'm actually done with gaming in general at this point I only play games I just want to play games enjoy them and beat them no coverage no gameplays no walkthroughs just let me have a trailer. No hate to gameranx the stellar blade thing and the dei stuff has left a very sour taste in my mouth for gaming it's been there for a while.
@91shawny7 ай бұрын
@@djlarrylar7905 I mean this game is probably the least DEI thing currently but 🤷🏾♂️
@weclutch7 ай бұрын
Corvette analogy is spot on
@InvntdXNEWROMAN8 ай бұрын
Going to start playing Stellar Blade once I complete FFVII Rebirth this weekend.
@rommelthedesertfox30898 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to play ff7 rebirth it’s got goty in the bag already
@jameswebb78068 ай бұрын
No it don't ff7 rebirth is just a buch pretty cut scenes wit annoying gameplay at times and down right lack of story to point u don't understand half the shit going on
@rommelthedesertfox30898 ай бұрын
@@jameswebb7806 lol ff7 rebirth has top notch gameplay and combat and excellent story telling. there’s a reason it was highly praised and extremely well received.
@rommelthedesertfox30898 ай бұрын
@@jameswebb7806 lol ff7 rebirth has great gameplay combat and story telling there’s a reason it was highly praised and very well received.
@Bongbongo8 ай бұрын
@@jameswebb7806 even if you think the game sucks it being a heavy goty contender is objective. There are A LOT of final fantasy fans in the gaming community and they are VERY loyal to the game. It got a lot of hype and positive feedback from many people, even people who never even played a ff game before. if there isn't any huge competition against it, it's definitely winning lol
@KillerTacos548 ай бұрын
I’m surprised how good the reviews are for this game
@mr.b16138 ай бұрын
probably because of how great the combat and visuals are
@DeathMetalThrasher8 ай бұрын
lol Well, because it's a good game.
@Mohgenstein8 ай бұрын
It’s another Lies of P. Nothing special, just an above average action game.
@mr.b16138 ай бұрын
@@Mohgenstein so why are you surprised a good game gets a good score? Is something wrong with you?
@PantsaBear8 ай бұрын
@@Mohgenstein I mean its not getting 10/10 "this changed my life reviews". But its a great game thats very fun and beautiful to play, why are you downplaying it like something cant be worthwhile unless its like Peak Fiction? lmao do you even enjoy video games This game gets so much pessimism and negativity from the weirdest parts of the internet. Incredibly bizarre to see it
@ichigomyrone11248 ай бұрын
I speak for the majority that at this point we prefer Gameranks to IGN. The fact that you guys have been honest with every before you buy video is really assuring to many of us
@Veliconis8 ай бұрын
The enemy design in this game is incredible.
@stefanz83648 ай бұрын
Already preordered it. I am really looking forward to it. At first I thought it would be decent at best but after I played the demo I just fell in love with the gameplay and couldnt get enough. At that point I already knew I would be preordering it even if the story wouldnt be that good. I also already knew about Shift Up since I am playing one of their mobile games and the fact that its such a decent game for their first try in this market is making me hopeful. I am really surprised and hope it sells well so they take more steps into AAA developent in the future!
@wastelandwanderer26938 ай бұрын
I'm glad this game is gameplay/combat focused. I'm a huge fan of action games like DMC, Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden. Stellar Blade has in common with those games that the story takes a back seat while the gameplay shines. Definitely buying.
@sanjurosolar_panel61908 ай бұрын
The corvette analogy is peak writing.
@somebodynowhere8 ай бұрын
I saw a video somewhere about that yell audio and wow the game really does use it over and over
@august627822 күн бұрын
this game is criminally underrated so good
@CrazeeAdam8 ай бұрын
Reminds me of Nier Automata in a way story wise on the surface, plus the action too. May not be as deep, of course, but the premise seems alike. And i already pre ordered because it just looks like a game i would enjoy
@pilotwall8 ай бұрын
Hello, Jake,!
@gameranxTV8 ай бұрын
hi!
@zerooskil71618 ай бұрын
@@gameranxTVthis works?? Hii jake, i also live in nyc 😂
@johnhill308 ай бұрын
You guys should play legend of dragoon!!!!! Oldie but a good one
@khristophertanase33248 ай бұрын
I’ve been playing the demo but could not find the physical game at any Walmart, so I was forced to get mine from Game Stop. Apparently the reason it cost $80 with tax, was because they were selling the deluxe version, which comes with the unique planet diving suit and glasses for Eve.
@regiszem8 ай бұрын
“Before you buy” Already did lol
@Soultaker_For_Hire8 ай бұрын
ha same here
@neozyykun8 ай бұрын
chad
@matthijsweststrate55528 ай бұрын
Same here saw the digital foundry review for the performance and immediately after i bought and installed it for tomorrow
@BerserkGGuts7 ай бұрын
is it worth it ?
@regiszem7 ай бұрын
@@BerserkGGuts most definitely. My GOTY
@Youtoober19798 ай бұрын
Already preordered! Having played the demo quite a few times, I absolutely love the combat it’s so satisfying and the music is amazing! I don’t need the best story in the world (being a Resident Evil junkie😅) as long as the gameplay is good and fun then that’s all that matters.
@jameswebb78068 ай бұрын
U don't hear anything about ff7 rebirth cause beside the graphics play seem seem boring and repetitive so it what u love
@KioFerm8 ай бұрын
I find Stellar Blade a honest videogame, don't trying to pushing the genre more than we need. It's simple, classy and fun.
@MayaConner168 ай бұрын
Looks like a pretty good start for this studio, hopefully it's only up from here!
@pixelpuppy8 ай бұрын
not their first game. They've been around for a long while. this is their first console game though, originally called Project Eve, and was in development limbo for a long time.
@tubby_12788 ай бұрын
@@pixelpuppyThey've only been in the mobile game market but now they're trying their shot at AAA gaming
@cobobonzobobby8 ай бұрын
Sad that they censored the game post disc printing. If you want the uncensored version, get the physical disc. 4 outfits were altered post disc printing. So all digital versions WILL be censored :(
@TheAcad3mic8 ай бұрын
Not the PC version I'll be getting eventually lol, mods are gonna go wild
@ThaBamboozler5 ай бұрын
I love this game! This review was spot on, and I hope the sequel tightens up the “loose” pieces.
@cablecable83865 ай бұрын
I just bought it and going to try it out. I can’t believe I’m 46 and still gaming
@oliverwilliam69313 ай бұрын
Age has nothing to do with gaming if you enjoy it then why not
@BernardCole-do9mm3 ай бұрын
I'm 47 and still gaming.
@BernardCole-do9mm2 ай бұрын
@@oliverwilliam6931 I agree and thank you.
@arthurdurham2 ай бұрын
Tbh it's her voice that keeps me from getting this. Just in this video alone the constant "Haahh!" She does when finishing a combo is driving me crazy. It's literally the same 2 second grating voice clip every time. They needed to add some variety in it or different voice direction
@shanew73612 ай бұрын
😂 I agree, no thanks.
@sugreev20018 ай бұрын
Not related to the quality of this game, but I’m happy to see another South Korean game studios popping up and many of them developing games for consoles. Been a huge fan of their movies since the early 2000’s, so are incredibly creatively talented.
@dudson278 ай бұрын
I love the look of this game and absolutely cannot wait to play it but my god her screams after almost every attack is so bloody annoying. I mean I get it she’s swinging hard but the VO didn’t have to scream that hard. I really hope the Korean actress lets out a much quieter shout or better yet just a small grunt or something 🤞🏻
@Boss_Fight_Index_muki8 ай бұрын
The Korean voice over is better
@dudson278 ай бұрын
@@Boss_Fight_Index_muki awesome! Good to know, thanks👍🏻
@FielValeryRTS8 ай бұрын
0:43 Kakashi would be proud...
@trenthunt51068 ай бұрын
I LOVE THIS GAME! The shouting got patched and is not bad anymore. Also, change the language to Japanese, since there is no Korean option. Much more immersive, felt less jarring than the British voice for me.
@leiperfamily77077 ай бұрын
This game deserves high ratings it’s amazing
@DP-wf8ws7 ай бұрын
A quick side note: Dashing towards an enemy is ALWAYS called Mikiri Counter in any game.
@remyblas7 ай бұрын
A full fair review without mentioning "jiggle physics", unrealistic body proportions or patriarcal oppression bullshit. This is why I like gameranx, and Jake's reviews especially.
@sadisticwolf27227 ай бұрын
Unrealistic? They’re based on real humans…
@remyblas7 ай бұрын
@@sadisticwolf2722 I think you misunderstood my comment. Take a breath and read again.
@fiercedeityoftermina78333 ай бұрын
@sadisticwolf2722, they aren't saying the body proportions are unrealistic they are talking about a certain group of people who wholeheartedly believe that
@bruce_leon10448 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed the demo, so I can't wait to get my hands on the full game.
@SilverSpectre2668 ай бұрын
I just like that the game is actually fun. Games seem to be breaking into 3 categories now: Narrative, Sweat, and fun. So many games want to be narrative driven, but miss out on the fun. So many want to be coop fest that are highly competitive and make you sweat, but the fun is only there for those that like that kind of thing. I just want something thats high quality, and fun. Which seems is getting rare in the AAA space in exchange for intricate stories with insane graphics. There are the unicorns that manage to have a nice story and be fun, but those are few and far between. At least with Stellar Blade I know I can just have pure fun. It also helps that its not aping the slow methodical Souls style of combat like everyone else is trying to do. Mix it up a bit. Go for the DMC, Darksiders, Splatterhouse/Hulk, style of action adventure melee combat again. Go for the classic GoW style of hack n slash. Go for the Prototype style of mass brutality and swiftness. Try out Arkhams rhymic combat flow. And for the love of god stop trying to put a stamina system in everything.
@potatoeOnRooftop8 ай бұрын
Also there will be ng+ on launch as I heard! Really excited to check this out tomorrow, the demo was really good
@danielmwila85488 ай бұрын
Combat looks like a combination of a lot of games. Interesting
@SH1NK1R018 ай бұрын
You just described like…..every video game
@welton97488 ай бұрын
The devs said they took inspiration from DmC, Bayonetta, GoW, and souls games, so you are right
@rommelthedesertfox30898 ай бұрын
@@welton9748and ff7 remake
@IllMatic978 ай бұрын
@@welton9748 if it took ques from Bayo the gameplay wouldn't be Soul's like.
@danielmwila85488 ай бұрын
@@welton9748 that's awesome, I think the blend looks great and unique.