STELLAR BLADE (First Thoughts) - Happy Console Gamer

[@lapis3965]

0:40 "We support DOA, we support Bayonetta, we support Rumble Roses" 9:49 "And you know what, I got sent a review code, I'm absolutely buying this game the day it released to support this game because I want more games like this" And I'll give you support with a like for being based my guy. Seriously, Stellar Blade NEEDS to succeed, like 1 million plus, since it shows other console developers that there is STILL a market for this ( sexy women in action games). And it's thanks to content creators like yourself that this may become a reality. Good stuff my guy.

[@Speedo94]

Bruh this game is gonna sell over 5 million. I don’t think ppl realize just how many ppl miss games like this.

[@volpe_sol]

Good original games are like based content creators these days. Both rare and must be supported.

[@LordLOC]

I'd like to say - it has nothing to do with sexy characters (in this case attractive women) in a game. These days we get buggy, broken messes of a game with half baked ideas and microtransactions up the ass. It has more to do with a polished, good performing, good looking game that is a throw back to the late 90s and early 2000s action games that we enjoyed. Solid as a rock framerate (for the most part, it does have some slight issues apparently but nothing major) and an incredible art direction along with amazing music. I still don't understand the people who complained about the main characters being too "sexy" or bashing the developers for it. Look, I'm on the "left" and both sides talk out of their asses all the time, but complaining about a woman character because she has a nice body? Yeah, weird.

[@christopherwarren168]

IGN will tell you people who support these things have never talked to a woman before but my man here is happily married and has a beautiful family. So uh yeah maybe not stressing over fictional characters being attractive is the way to go?

[@danielking4329]

this is a very important issue!

[@blademaster7879]

It's not a controversy. It's a small group of people crying about a game they wouldn't buy anyway.

[@KingKrouch]

And said people are botting their tweets on Twitter, so yeah, safe to disregard them and enjoy a game that doesn't pander to Twitter users and a non existent "global/modern audience" for once.

[@blademaster7879]

@@KingKrouch Indeed, I plan on enjoying this game 😁

[@AbuOmar]

Strangely enough Bayonetta doesn't seem to be an issue for them.

[@blademaster7879]

@@AbuOmar probably because it's not the hot new game coming out. Also Bayonetta is far more obscure. This is a big Playstation release.

[@Godsgood111]

Probably because she's a confirmed witch and aligned with their values​@@AbuOmar

[@ProjectSh4dow]

"It feels like a PS2 Era game" YES! That is what is missing nowadays in gaming. Gaming has fallen so far from the greatness of three generations ago... it's sad to see. So I am glad to see a game that hearkens back to those days. We need more games like this, not too heavy on "movie-like" cutscenes, but more excellent gameplay. Excellent video Johnny!

[@jurtheorc8117]

Can recommend games like Clash: Artifacts of Chaos, Soulstice and the upcoming Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip for that. and a shout to Cookie Cutter and Blud as well. - Clash: AoC is like adventure beat-em-up where you can find different fighting Styles and Special Attacks and customize them to your character, and individually upgrade your styles. A prequel to Zeno Clash-- very colorful world with few humans, full of sapient freaks, monsters and chimeras. - Soulstice: Character actoin/hack-and-slash game with quite a lot of production value to it. Seven different weapons, over twenty enemy types, and very good bosses. Some shortcomings are that the game drags on a bit in the middle, a few of the enemy types are annoying (Get the grappling hook for the Tearing Penance, the Whip, as soon as you get the weapon itself) and people have levied complaints against the camera here and there. There's some divisive mechanics and a *lot* to both the skills and the ways the "Devil Trigger" mode works, so it's not the easiest hack-and-slash to get into. But it's worth it. (And these skills are more substantial than just "percentage damage/resistance boost". It's more like perfect counterattacks of certain enemy attacks now freezing them for a few seconds or sending them up in the air). Both of these last games do have very good story, by the way. Mainly thanks to the character interactions elevating each other. - Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip seems to be more of a fun goof-around game, where a silly little guy named Terry becomes a taxi driver purely so he has a car to try and drive into space with. And Cookie Cutter and Blud are beautifully 2D animated games, one a very solid 2D metroidvania with smooth beat-em-up combat set in a very colorful sci-fi/cyberpunk world full of mutants, monsters, robots, chainsaws and a Hindu demon, and the other a top-down explorative/kind of... dungeon crawling/realtime action combat game. With emphasis on a social aspect with all the inhabitants of the world. (Keep an eye out for upcoming stuff like Resistor, My Familiair, The Mermaid's Tongue/The Mermaid Mask, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, Genokids, Yasuke: A Lost Descendant, and Loco Motive. And also whatever Moonhood Studio is cooking up with their stop-motion animated game.)

[@taym510Oak]

I do to feel like it’s a ps one ps2 era game with ps5 graphics I will pick this game up when I get done with some of the other ones I haven’t finished 👍🏿

[@pobbart13]

totally agree with your sentiment about it feeling like an old school game we used to get all the time, but now they feel like a rare commodity. Can't wait to play the full game!

[@jurtheorc8117]

for more "old-school" feeling games from the 2020's, i can heartily recommend the likes of No Straight Roads, Soulstice, Clash: Artifacts of Chaos, Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip, and to a degree, Blud and Cookie Cutter.

[@ToxicAvengerCleanYourMind]

You'd like Armoured Core 6 then... Game is a blast while listening to heavy metal... No micro transactions... Just pure action and awesome customization

[@StrawberryBored]

I played the demo and I pre ordered it! As a female I don’t have a problem with the way she looks ❤️

[@God-k5b]

All you fanboys were hyping this game up to be AAA and I told y’all this game was mid from the demo. It has an 80% on metacritic and 7 from IGN. For all you grown ass men who play video games all day, you shoulda known this game is mid but you wanted to hype it up. Gamers disgust me. And if you want to lie and say no one said this , look up comments on old stellar blade videos of people hyping it up to be AAA cause of the demo. People were especially hyping this up cause the dumbass woke group were against this. Don’t let your side on an agenda judge video games.

[@gothard5]

good to hear it has a demo. I might check it out.

[@Watheverable]

Makes sense, as a man I like to play as an attractive male in games, so I don't get the controversy.

[@saeefa]

@@Watheverable Yes however I've never seen a game where the man is sexualised to the same extent as the woimen.

[@mikeuk666]

​@@saeefaso true

[@02337755]

Good for you John for speaking up against the nonsense.

[@GreyGiger]

Very brave.

[@basicwm9]

As a 62 year old gamer I want more voluptuous female protagonists nice to look at and good gameplay is a winner in my book.

[@asraiSOA]

Good review, but dude, check @6:04. There is literally a HINT button that shows you what the code is.

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

I do everything the hard way it seems! lol

[@kwebb218]

Lol I was gonna say he missed the glowing hint button 🤣

[@TheFlyingChungus]

Yeah figured it out in the demo. The hint button just straight up shows you the code for the door provided that you have already discovered the code. No screenshots or smartphones needed!

[@kwebb218]

@@TheFlyingChungus I just wish it would input it for you or at least not disappear after like 3 seconds, but at least its something

[@ProjectSh4dow]

@@HappyConsoleGamer And you’re better off doing it that way, games nowadays hold people’s hands too much. It’s high time people started using their brains and figure it all out themselves instead of having others figure it out for them…

[@kingdomheartsgamer8771]

We need more games like this

[@TexasHollowEarth]

Also, Ehrgeiz 2 with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth characters. Way to pay homage to the massively underrated, original game 😎👍

[@jurtheorc8117]

More games like this? Soulstice, Genokids, Enenera and perhaps Gori: Cuddly Carnage and Yasuke: A Lost Descendant may help with that.

[@jeffwolfplays0513]

We need less games like this. Lol

[@Slipkj0nh]

The review i was waiting for!

[@Speedo94]

This game honestly deserves a GOTY nominee at the very least. It’s really good for a first time ip.

[@GAMERTAGVR]

Just wanted to say I had a real fanboy moment when you commented on tweet the other day. Keep up the good work

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

The Galaxy Rangers was and is still awesome!

[@GAMERTAGVR]

@@HappyConsoleGamer inserts *SpongeBob dropping mop raised amazed hands on face gif* 💫

[@Jezeriah]

The director and Shift Up company founder, Kim Hung Tae is a concept artist I've been following for over a decade. Haven't seen anything new from him for a while, this game explains the absence. Excited for this one!

[@elmasheavy89]

People will complain anyway. This game is not for kids, so nobody should be complaining about that.

[@knoxville6445]

Always can trust your reviews man You're the real one

[@NintendoCade]

It was Stellar hearing your thoughts on Stellar Blade. Played the demo and loved everything about it. I will be getting the game to support it. Like you said, we need more of these types of games.

[@willmottwillnotwait9005]

Been watching for years . As always Johnny speaks his mind . Not many people left who just say it like it is . The world has gone mad.

[@chrisbullock6477]

I had that feeling of 1999 playing japanese DreamCast/PS2 games

[@Constellasian]

I played the demo, and enjoyed it. The game felt like a mashup of Nier Automata, Dark Souls, and Sekiro. It's clear that Eve is an attractive character along the lines of Bayonetta, or even Nier Automata's 2B. I'm not sure why there was so much controversy about her design. She looks like the typical hot anime girl. IGN France's extremely crude comment toward the game's character design was stupid.

[@Pokeninja7]

This game NEEDS to be a wake up call. I hope it sells extremely well.

[@LegendaryGlasses]

Johnny you’re the best man. Seriously, there’s no one like you ❤

[@ArnulfoMoreno]

Johnny is on point! Played the demo and really enjoyed the balance of souls like gameplay and general hack and slash. Looking forward to this release

[@pilouuuu]

Male, female, werewolf, alien, everyone wants beautiful female protagonists in games.

[@zaccampa4055]

This game has been amazing so far. The fact that Eve is smoking hot is just a nice bonus lol

[@ericmoreau4568]

Stellar Blade is not only a killer name for a metal band, but a chef's kiss of a game as well, one of the very best available on the hallowed ps5. 🤩😇 Also, how can people complain about the main character, who's simply nice to look at (and fun to play with)? 🙃 Oh, that first boss is a real brute though! 🤯

[@sebastianfernandez6146]

Glad to see the channel is still kicking. Been watching you since I was in middle school, now I’m finishing my degree in college 💯

[@k-ondoomer]

Bayonetta is seriously the peak of action games with its gameplay. Unmatched to this day. It's themes of female beauty and sexuality being used to empower rather than to shame are as relevant as ever.

[@neko_samurai]

It’s a Game of the Year contender for me. It’s often compared to PS2 games, but I think it’s more PS3/360, as that’s the era of games it’s seemingly taken more inspiration from. Bayonetta, Dark Souls, Gears of War (mostly the dilapidated Unreal Engine 3 city than any actual gameplay similarities), and NieR Automata, though that one’s PS4. The important thing is that it brings back good vibes. Crazy anime sci-fi, great music, great combat, great art design, no open world bloat. I do hope it sells well, because the developers deserve the recognition, especially with this being their first non-mobile game.

[@FireBomberBassist]

I dont understand it either. Its a videogame character that looks like a videogame character, not trying to be photo realistic. I am a woman, it doesnt offend me. I preordered and paid this off a while ago and am excited.

[@Konuvis]

It's even more stupid since her design is based on a IRL korean model.

[@tj3423]

It's really commendable how Shift Up defied all the current industry norms in the best ways possible. They didn't compromise on the mc being attractive, the game runs incredibly well and feels finished at launch, you get all the cosmetics as rewards in game instead of charging for dlc. And all that from a company that's known for making mobile games. I hope this games success is an eye opener to Sony and the industry that this is what a lot of people want.

[@leon45sant]

I love this game so much, it feels like the first time I played nier. I want more.

[@goofydufus]

Nice "Robotech" reference Johnny! I just purchased the Robotech box set collector edition, and I am working my way through the entire series. Fantastic stuff.

[@shoody7819]

I am definitely getting this game! This review was truly worth the wait!

[@uninhibition31]

Loving this game so far. Story is not the most original but the fan service and moment to moment game play make up for it.

[@joonjeong4878]

Best game since GOW3

[@MentalLiberation]

0:45 and let's not forget Dragon's Crown. Oh boy, were people in a tizzy about that

[@Konuvis]

Well, most things Vanillaware really :P

[@Viewable11]

All collected passcodes can be seen in the game's menu. No need to photograph them. Also, all collected passcodes can be *displayed as hint when required* .

[@radimpospisil3580]

I love EVERYTHING about this game.

[@ajzammuto1937]

Played the demo and it felt like a much needed game in this weird year we are having. You’re PS2 eta comment was right on Johnny. I fully support this game and will be picking it up. All the hate is NOT NEEDED AND SENSELESS!

[@fabioalvesshow]

I will buy because she is way too hot, as a number one fan of Dead Or Alive franchise this is a must buy for me.

[@thomasmeier6013]

That game is sensational!! Play the full game now and the battle system awesome, so fluid, so dynamic and yes what a great ass 😍. It’s very polished high fps mixed with fantastic graphics. for sure one of the best games of the year!

[@espen6722]

Didn't know anything about this game, but I had seen the name several times. You sold me on this game and I will for sure keep an eye out for it. Thanks Johnny!

[@Pow3r-Up]

Hope investors take note that these are the games we want

[@karlwest49]

Definitely enjoyed the demo! Not many games nowadays entice me enough to pick up day one due to how expensive they are, but this is one I've been looking forward to since that first announcement and I'm glad it's shaped up nicely! Thanks for the early thoughts!

[@EricAndrews-kq9iq]

Crazy how the controversy of this game isn't even about the game but more so the female protagonist being "hyper-sexualized" even though the character is based off a real like Korean model.

[@eddymetal]

Chronically online? There is no controversy 😂

[@cd4playa1245]

Every game journalist is freaking out over Eve’s 🍑

[@shaggysweetness]

@@eddymetal Odd way to announce your ignorance

[@GreyGiger]

​@@eddymetalyeah, I feel like the only people I've seen talking about this are ones who are responding and complaining about a handful of articles (?) when the majority of people actually don't even care or think about it. It's also funny to imply sexy women left video games and really pathetic to base your entire personality around them lmao.

[@zugetsui9971]

​@@shaggysweetnessodd way to announce you're mentally ill.

[@g0d53nd]

Your the only channel I got for any type of Game Review, and first impressions.

[@RPGreg2600]

Those pants are so shiny, going to need to play with sunglasses.

[@funkykong9579]

I was waiting for your take on this game. I pre-ordered this, and I can't wait to play it

[@jack_knife-1478]

Same👍

[@KingSimius0]

The "Hint" (triangle) button when entering codes straight up gives you the code if you have found it. If you cant remember, use hint

[@SuperDerek]

Thanks for the video John! Been curious how this one would turn out. Lots of people talk, but I'm less concerned about the talk, and more concerned about the fun!

[@taym510Oak]

I’m definitely using this game when I’m done with the games I’m still haven’t completed yet 👍🏿

[@pforgottonsoul]

you can tell they took a lot of inspiration from nier automata because playing through the demo i just got that vibe from it the entire time.

[@rustincohle771]

Just bought the game to support it and encourage more games of this kind to be made.

[@ianvanwyk3707]

Great review and I will definitely be picking this up.

[@naruto9121983]

i cant wait to play it. by the way the code characters are greek characters. as a greek i love seeing greek characters sometimes in games

[@tpr311]

I am super excited for this!

[@Octopusique]

I am playing Stellar Blade (physical version) offline to avoid the day one patch. My honest opinion is, if this game was released 20 years ago, it wouldn’t have received this much attention. Back then, having pretty female characters in games was quite normal and it should be like that. Also classic action games like Ninja Gaiden and Devil May Cry series had better controls than Stellar Blade. I feel the controls in Stellar Blade are not as responsive as other action games I had played. Perhaps I am still getting used to this new game. Visually, Stellar Blade looks great. We as gamers have done our part to let developers know we want beautiful feminine women in games, not the muscular “women” who look like men.

[@James-gj8rn]

I'm really liking the look of the this one from the demo, the Nier influence and ahem the Stellar soundtrack has me really excited for the game

[@Satiator123]

Finally, a real review for this game!!

[@MrMichaelisaacs1]

I’m almost to the end of my first playthrough about to go to new game plus. I think the game is amazing.

[@guyinapandasuit2691]

Honestly wasn't expecting a video about this game from you. So stoked that you like it though. I was expecting this to be a game that falls to the wayside while you're playing other things. I hope you enjoy the full thing. I'm picking up my copy Friday afternoon and intend on spending my whole weekend chopping up some demons.

[@PhilippeLachance]

Good to hear ! I've pre-ordered my copy can't wait to play it 😊

[@kandjar]

That first minute alone about the controversy make this video worth a thump up ❤👍👍👍

[@perpetualebb]

This video made me pick the game up! New fan here the only other thing I’ve seen of yours is the happy console gamer movie oddly enough. A masterpiece in its own right! lol

[@zanychelly]

Balance mode is best way to go. 60FPS + Reconstruction to 4k like image

[@jeremy2684]

I instantly pre ordered the deluxe edition we are excited for stellar Blade over here.

[@pandapanida1234]

I've actually replayed demo over and over for 5 hours because it very fun. It is the polished game which give me the same feeling I play Lies of P last year. Cant wait to play it day one.

[@seid82]

I agree with you 100%!👍

[@GalathNox]

I put about 30 mins into the demo, put it down, and pre-ordered it. I was already hooked and decided to wait until I had the full game to go any further. Going to be so busy the next few weeks playing Stellar Blade and the "new" Fallout 4.

[@DivDavD]

Moving house this week. Think I’m getting myself this as a treat for all the stress of the last few weeks.

[@JohnDoe80808]

Man the fact there is no dlc, even though there are skins, the fact that it is ultra polished. And its just a good interesting story. This is a must buy for me. Love your content as always my bro!

[@WesMordine]

Loving it so far! Loving EVE. Can't wait for a Bishoujo figure of her from Kotobukiya.

[@justanotherday5441]

The controversy is such hypocrisy and I think racist towards Asians. What they should focus on is whether the game is good and its really good! Btw Im also a woman and first got interested in the game because i loved the look of Eve, the design in general, and the music. I played the demo 3x and its not because of jiggle physics. Its a super fun game, the combat feels great, although can be challenging. I pre-ordered the deluxe and took Friday off of work to play this and cannot wait! I also want to support Shif Up and loved seeing that they do have many women on their team and not just random women, but actual gamers, which is not something most of the comapnies complaining about the game can say, like at all. Also, i dont even think companies should hire women just so they can have the female input when they are useless or not qualified. My thought is just stfu...about this and in general. Their takes are way off and they arent qualified to have any takes to begin with. This game is awesome and for me one of my most anticipated games of the year so far (excluding Dragons Dogma).

[@stuckintheinbetween]

Same. If I want to see hot women, I have the internet. I don't need a video game for that. I want the game because I like the combat, the environment, and the music. If the main character's hot, fine. What's wrong with that?

[@magellan1000]

I loved the demo and preordered it. I’m glad to hear that the whole game is good, thanks for the review!

[@BigMexigun]

Absolutely support this game! First time in a while I actually pre-ordered a game.

[@Flaris]

I’m looking forward to it. The demo was fun and it looks great. All for the action and the narrative they seem to be taking with it. The combat definitely requires you to step up and think through it. Won’t even think much on the “controversy” since there shouldn’t be one. I’m fine with good looking characters.

[@turbowolfmarkiii]

Gaming Journos and the media hate it, so I love it.

[@SecretAgentHam]

One of the few opinions I care about. Can’t wait to play this Day 1!

[@Swam0811]

The demo was amazing! Can’t wait to get the full game at launch!

[@stevenray8737]

Sadly I don't have a PS5, but if it were on Steam I'd like to get it. Not because of the hype but the main character looks charming & fashionable and zips around with incredible grace.

[@mikeobier7913]

Thank you for opening the video that way. I wish Kim would have been in the video as Bayonetta. I don’t understand all the hate to a female lead role that’s attractive and also based on a real woman. Great review as always.

[@The_Tome_of_Reckoning]

You are the man, Johnny! Hope you are doing as well as can be expected

[@ningboch18]

I don’t play this type of action adventure game, but after viewing others steaming the demo play through on YT, I think its graphic and music are amazing, the moves are smooth with interesting combos. A great piece of work. Don’t fend Stella Blade off because of the controversies. Can see the production team made it with care.

[@Boss_Fight_Index_muki]

Having watched multiple SB reviews, this is the broad consensus: + Great combat (narrower parry/dodge windows than Sekiro) + Good boss battles - Paper thin characterizations - Repetitive fetch side quests Aggregate Score: 8ish/10

[@DrRESHES]

Saw your review in the notification, Checked the game, Pre-Ordered it for additional costume.

[@slashdef]

Played the demo, loved it. Now pre- installed. Can't wait for Friday.

[@thesagaofblitz]

when you're talking about the passcode thing I don't know why you took pictures with your phone because the doors have a hint button o triangle that reveals the unlocked code. you can press it and fill it in.

[@saviordream]

I loved the demo and am definitely grabbing a physical copy this weekend. I just started Monochrome Mobius for the PS5 this past weekend so I'm not sure when I'll get to Stellar Blade, but it'll be next on my list as soon as I finish up MM.

[@degeneratecollector9950]

Can’t wait till Friday !

[@Houldey]

It's funny you said it reminds you of the PS2 era games - John from Digital Foundry said exactly the same thing lol.

[@tchitchouan]

Great review, johnny.

[@wssayer]

Preorder as soon as I'd played the demo. It felt like a breath of fresh air!!

[@MrMOTUMan]

An honest and based review.👍 Another reminder of why I love this channel. Keep up the great work!

[@davidbronsztejn2028]

Played demo and loved it, can t wait to dive in !!!

[@maxcooper6554]

Story is similar to Invid Invasion...I don't remember Cyclones looking THAT good! Great vid for a great game!

[@Liquid_Paper]

The demo was amazing. I love parrying from dmc, sekiro, mh rise lance to DD2 ❤

[@thegreenpipe6254]

Preordered and excited! Easily at the top of my list for most anticipated game of the year, and hope it is very (very) successful.

[@juniorcorporan3399]

was waiting for your thoughts about the game. Just pre-ordered it right away thank you.

[@bgill7475]

Great review, definitely going to pick this one up. The language for the passcodes is in Greek letters by the way.

[@Bayonet1809]

Very weird language.

[@femtrooper]

Awesome review, I'm really looking forward to this one!

[@johndiaz4574]

Ive been waiting to play the demo and I gotta say it didn’t disappoint. I haven’t been this excited for a game in a long time and I love it. Great review 😎