Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris - Globku Review

[@sae480]

imagine next year we get an sao mmo just like season 1 imagine that it would be so fun making guilds, Fighting bosses, clearing floors, Buying your own house and customising it, if only

[@shaneoneill3629]

I wish this was possible but they would have to limit it to a certain amount of people in each realm

[@samvakarian]

This is the ONLY SAO game I want to exist. Hell, I’d even pay a sub if it’s made and plays well. The fact that they haven’t jumped on this makes me sad. It’s why I played SAOIF so much, it’s the closest thing to that in existence.

[@AsakuraEX]

90% of the players would name themselves Kirito, wear black, dual wield, and lack any friends for an obvious reason. Shit exactly like this already happens in other MMOs lol

[@Erinxh]

@@AsakuraEX LOL you are right, I've seen quite a few of Kirito's in Phantasy Star Online 2.

[@TrueAce2146]

@@AsakuraEX but what if they did the same as sao only giving dual wield to the highest ranking character in the game im guessing since idk how i can have the fastest reaction time in a game with a controller.

[@J-leaf]

FINALLY AN ACTUAL CRITICIZING REVIEW ON BOTH PROS AND CONS FOR THIS GAME! No Joke/Sarcasm, thanks Globku.

[@BlueBoxRevan]

Excellent! I was hoping to find exactly that

[@J-leaf]

@Luka Kashton ...what the hell does that even have to do with the game or are you just here to promote the website?

[@ctrlaltdebug]

J-Leaf spam bots

[@J-leaf]

@@ctrlaltdebug oh for f**k sake

[@thetruestar6348]

The fps is a BIG deal breaker on console.

[@nick.lamonda]

That’s true but you get used to it

[@sachideadadrianc.8350]

I got used too it quickly because I knew that there wasn't much I could doo about it

[@PeWdIePiEsm12]

It's manageable.

[@6ixlxrd]

@@nick.lamonda I won't, because I'm saving my money for Granblue Fantasy: Relink. Better to buy something optimized with beautifully smooth framerates, Nier:Automata-levels of fluidity in combat, reactive enemy types, models, and a combat system that looks AAA standard (which is ABOVE average so far as anime games are concerned), then to waste $60 on something that's both clunky and poorly optimized, with an outdated combat system and RPG mechanics, in the hopes of getting used to it. That's Consoomer Mentality, which I'd rather avoid. But people DO buy these types of games just because they have their favorite characters in them, so hey.

[@GrandFunseeker0]

Xbox doesn’t have it as bad

[@hov339]

Imagine the framerate if this game was ported to Nintendo switch.

[@jefferson5669]

Yeah tell me about?

[@lefengsterVLOG]

gg no re

[@LuminousSpace]

1-2 frame per second

[@sczttvfx]

That’s why you play on pc.

[@therighteously8454]

It isn't even optimized to the consoles it's being played on. I'm sure with proper optimization it could run on the Switch, but if it were to be ported in the state that it's in, it'd be a repeat of Arkham Knight on PC

[@topsnek1375]

Honestly, I wish we could've just made our own OC character like Fatal Bullet

[@GameoftheYear-fx4mq]

Can you think of a reason to why your custom character would be allowed to enter the top secret Rath test facility to enter Underworld and test the AI for military purposes? I mean, Kirito was lucky because he knew Kikuoka since way back and that was only for a favor because Kikuoka owed him.

[@ananshasheta926]

@@GameoftheYear-fx4mq They work as a scientist on the project. There were others scientist and other models being developed. Done. Boom. Or they are a native Fluxwave being thing in the system. Also boom done. Or even have them be one of the first members who went in to teach the first artificial flux people. Edit: Spelling, Boom Done.

[@swordholder09]

@@GameoftheYear-fx4mq They could've been a member or test subject or even had a friend on the inside that got them in I mean it's not like it's impossible for a cac storyline.

[@ananshasheta926]

@@GameoftheYear-fx4mq Just thought of another. Replace the game only character introduced in chapter one, with the cac and have you play them. Some small plot edits to make them fit but not change the story.

[@JS-kb4bk]

You can after chapter 1

[@AizakkuAnalysis]

I liked hallow realization, so I'm sure I'll enjoy this one too. It just looks like a better version of that.

[@yasersalah6366]

That's the problem for the people like me for example who didn't like hallow, it's just to similar

[@hanazonoovo9616]

TBH i preferred this game over HR i got bored before i even started HR

[@boop3915]

i didn't like the hollow realization's optimization and this open world was kinda bad for me. i stopped playing it when quest showed me i need to get to the next location on the map,and when i walked to the entry to this location kirito said: ,,i don't need to get there right now" or something like that and i can't get there, and i raged and uninstalled

[@WhoTaku]

@@yasersalah6366 On the surface level the combat looks similar, but this combat system is strategic and is not the buff spamfest Hollow Realization was.

[@AizakkuAnalysis]

@@boop3915 I'll admit. The game crashed for me, more often than any game I ever played. To the point where I was always saving. I don't know what it was, but everytime I'd return to the hub world. The game would slow down and crash.

[@vladimircaelum7465]

At this point it's just like Hollow Realization, it will only start getting better when DLC comes out.

[@sachideadadrianc.8350]

The story is what separates it from hollow realization

[@HakotaaVR]

its so much worse than hallow realization though. dont really wanna wait 1 year n a half for it to have slightly better loot gathering

[@ThatGuyWhoComments1]

Guess Ill just wait for the complete edition for like $20-$30 on the ps5 or something.

[@Tropical_Depression.]

I wish they'd do something about the slow free falling when you get knocked up. You stay in the air for like 3 whole seconds, slowly falling. It's genuinely infuriating.

[@sachideadadrianc.8350]

Never seen that, but I did get stuck in a mountain and I couldn't teleport or get out, so I had too close the game, I was freaking out, Like what happens if I couldn't get outta there, would I lose my character for ever Edit: I now know what you mean by slow free falling and I don't see much of a problem with it, I've gotten used too it and it doesn't bother me, I've encountered it so many times and I just think of it as a game feature because it seems like something that would happen, but if they got rid of it, I wouldn't mind it, but I don't think it's necessary too remove it

[@Matthew-ij3zm]

Yeah, there's little things about this game that annoy the hell out of me. That's one of those things.

[@xinf3ctdx]

@Ryo zero The camera's hella wonky. I hate how it's so close to your character, too. I'll be trying to maneuver around an enemy and then just suddenly I'll stop moving AND I won't be able to see myself at all because the camera is in a weird position now for some reason, so I have to fight the camera just to find out that I was running into a rock the whole time.

[@silversilvia5488]

Chris can’t u just to go settings and adjust the camera so it’s farther away from your character? Ik I’ve seen it before

[@jmiyabi]

WRONG it's 4 whole seconds get it right lol

[@LookAtThatBugger]

Just waiting for the patch to roll out. I wish I could find some news saying they are working on the bugs and performance issues but I can't find anything. If anyone has any news on this, I would like the link please.

[@Destiny_Of_Koi]

On Twitter, the people who works on the SAO games (I forgot his name) said that they'll be working on a patch but we're gonna have to wait a while for it.

[@lazeroneday9845]

like this game would be so good besides the performance issues and crappy handling

[@sachideadadrianc.8350]

Rickrool.com/youtube Edit: didn't know that would actually come up with a link, Lol Another Edit: I just realized by going too that Link, that I've been spelling rickrool wrong for so long, it's rickroll, Lol, according too that Link

[@Matthew-ij3zm]

They said they'll try to roll a patch out this month.

[@LookAtThatBugger]

Alright thats good to know, thx for the info!

[@viviankong69]

I dont care for sao or its games but i like watching ur reviews

[@Wahid_on_youtobe]

same :v

[@kenkong007]

Same here.

[@yashirotheultimateseraphim4521]

I like sao but the games suck big time

[@Ace-vo9iu]

The best sword art online game so far has been hollow fragment for me. The exploration and the unlocking of the secret bosses & the bosses that dropped EX skills , crafting, quests that involved fighting very tough bosses, grinding implements for gear & skills.. that was the best rpg to me. This game receives an E from me not just because of the performance issues but mainly because it lacks the element of fun. There’s no grinding, rare drops, legendary weapons, but instead you replaced it with crappy cut scenes and hundreds of unnecessary side quests which amount to nothing, cooking and fishing is cool but it still lacks the element of FUN

[@AsakuraEX]

I’ve never heard someone say they actually liked Hollow Fragment, it feels clunky and repetitive and overall just a trash game compared to Hollow Realization

[@ItsDatCajunStuff]

It's ironic that Sword Art, an anime about video games, mostly churns out bad video games.

[@Tr1cks-x5d]

Damn last time i was this early was when globku was in tgn anime

[@doctortuxito7532]

At first before this review I was a little skeptical because my main problem with mmos is that each hit on the monster doesn't feel like it mattered which is why Monster Hunter was the only mmo that I could get in to because it had that impact. Knocking a monster over the sudden freezing of your character when you hit a powerful attack, seriously have you landed the final hit of the Great sword combo in world, and signs of injury whether it be broken parts or the monster limping. Every hit in that game felt like it mattered but in other mmos like that one futuristic anime mmo that was hyped up not fatal bullet. While that was a great game it just lacked that impact I didn't feel every hit. But with this after seeing some gameplay it looks to be just what I needed Edit: Fantasy Star Online that's the game I was talking about

[@mnite2001]

17 mins not wasted, thank you for the review 👌💪

[@obitouchiha0941]

Can’t wait till they fix the FPS issues I can’t even go into a area in the game without my FPS dropping to 5-1

[@rakaigaming5830]

@That One Jotaro Kujo would u say the game is worth getting now that the frame dropping issues are gone?

[@hassantariq266]

Finally a review that talks about the gameplay, and not JUST the sluggish playtime.

[@nathansparks9814]

I personally believe it was a well made game, besides performance and handling issues. The story isn't bad at all, its written well and is good enough to pass, its better then the HF and HR and LS stories combined, fatal bullet is still better in story in my opinion. But gameplay, oh man its amazing. The combat is slow, yet speedy, its deliberate, and feels good, like a souls game kinda. The world is awesome as well, i love the look of the game art wise as well as the enemy design and look. The game is beautiful, and more fleshed out than the other SAO games. The only issue I have is it seems (im in chapter 3) that there aren't many weapons and armor sets in the game at all, it seems very very weak in the weapons and armor department. But I havent gotten to endgame so 🤷 all of that said, i would say its a solid 7/10 when it comes to what to expect and want from the SAO games.

[@natsu-kunanimen7065]

Yeah they could work more on the weapons and hopely no more weapons that look like someone used the paint bucket tool on them that makes them one pure single color

[@critical-thinker666]

Yet too see map game with good story 🤣

[@KK-ct6ju]

This game for me is a C (on PC) it has the potential to rise up to a B tier with friends involved, but be warned the technical issues are even deeper than what was mentioned here, and can actually break your save outright: losing all progress, or getting locked out of main story progression from strange issues in the multiplayer (which I have played a bit of, but sadly am not able to join a friend of mine, or even see that our multiplayer sessions exist.) So if you are a fan, know before you buy this game, that it is so beyond technically broken that it may never be fixed entirely. There is so much potential that could be wasted if SO many things are never addressed. Buyer be warned

[@yashirotheultimateseraphim4521]

Absolutely an f for me

[@BlaqueCzar]

For anyone who loved Hollow Fragment this game is like a love letter to that game, once you master the combat its like all the potential Fragment had has been realized. But beware the bugs and framerate issues. I've been having too much fun to be bothered by it..until I get the rare soft lock.

[@Xorital]

I'm personally having fun with it. Though it'll be a huge improvement when the fps is fixed

[@truegaming0396]

Yes bro they needa fix that

[@michaellarson717]

I don't understand how they have all the bases to make a great maybe even legendary game but they miss the mark everytime. Not saying all the games are bad but so much potential is lost in my opinion

[@Soulless_vrc]

Play the new one (fractured daydream) it's multiplayer is friggin awesome!!!

[@TONK2099]

Thank your for the fantastic informative review Globku! Keep up the great work, I know you powered through this game on twitch for the community!!

[@FairyDeadlySins]

Im waiting for my big check on July 31st then ill buy the game, both this and Fairy Tail ps4 will be amazing to play.

[@husariuspl117]

I will buy only FT (it comes on Steam and N.Switchtoo)

[@barnaclehead1894]

Both games are extremely generic, buy goshts of tsushima

[@zappist1828]

@@barnaclehead1894 word G.O.T is way better looking

[@barnaclehead1894]

@@solarxprimex1746 have you seen most anime games these days? Generic cash grabs.

[@7dayspking]

what seemed interested about this or what I read about hollow realization was the 'simulated' MMO features and sandbox features. In HR they claim you could interact with, adventure with, level up and gain reputation with any NPC. That there were adventuring parties running around the world and cool stuff like that. Can any of you recommend singleplayer games that have a lot more of that kind of stuff? Creating a highly detailed and simulated world, persistent. Obviously not talking about Ghosts of Tsushima which looks like another shallow open world game.

[@MacBEASTyo23]

I'll keep this as brief as possible. I'm 20+ hrs into Alicization Lycoris at Chapter 3-1 and I'm enjoying the game for what it's worth, however I feel it deserves a C. First and foremost, Aquaria is shit at Character creation, as they always have been, they have nothing on DIMPS (who made fatal bullet). The optimization of the game is the biggest disappointment throughout its entirety; frame drops, animation locks, homogenized quests (this is more of a personal gripe), etc, were these issues to be resolved if not alleviated slightly, I could stand giving it a B. The one saving grace of AL is the multiplayer. It's not w/o it's faults, but it's the best out of all the SAO games with how it's designed. Multiplayer is what's going to carry this game into its future content. Hopefully before then, we get an update that improves the performance.

[@BlaqueCzar]

This was a better review than his. He tried though. I score it a B for fans who can look past the bugs and fps.

[@thekie2339]

They have said frame issues will be fixed late july and other qol fixes so hopefully these make it better.

[@e1iteyoshi998]

Well i mean what's his stance on SAO as a whole?

[@WashyWashy]

I'm 20 hours in and I'd say I pretty much agree with you. I'd personally rate it a high C for now but once I get into multiplayer I'm sure my opinion will change to a B. And to be honest I haven't really had alot of issue's with the frame rate since the patch, of course some times it gets a little messed up but it's usually minor for me and doesn't really annoy or ruin my experience for me. The only thing that's disappointing in my opinion is that the story that starts after the administrator fight isn't interesting at all and I'm skipping every cutscene. And the guest design is very basic, repetitive, and feels lazy but in spite of this I still enjoy the game for what it is. The game is definitely not worth 60 dollars though, I'd personally say it's worth about 40 and some people still think that's too much. But on people who are interested in this game if you really really like sword art online and also like rpg's then I'd say you should purchase it. If your more of a casual fan of sword art online and rpg's I'd honestly just say that you should just wait until it's on sale or skip it entirely because if you're not too into sword art online or rpg's you really aren't gonna like game to much and there are better options out there for someone like you. So overall you should only buy this game if you're a really big fan of sword art online and rpg's, if not than it's a very fine line on whether it's worth it or not and you really just have to decide that for yourself.

[@Golden_Raijin]

Looks like a decent game, and I'm happy for SAO fans who can play this, but I think I'll just finish Fatal Bullet instead of getting this lol

[@grammysworld5449]

Yeah I just got fatal bullet as well.. Are you on console or pc? It's hard to find other players for the game..

[@Eis7]

yeah fatal bullet is a wayyyyy better game somehow

[@PoweredByEnvy]

Fatal Bullet is awesome. I was able to hit lvl 300 with ridiculous speed, and it's definitely my go to for 3rd person shooting. But Lycoris is EXACTLY what ive been after as an SAO fan. Sure it has it's issues, but so did Fatal Bullet, and look at what a masterpiece it is now.

[@HubbaGaming]

I personally prefer this over fatal bullet, but that's just me

[@abel1955]

I’m still trying to finish hollow fragment 😅

[@eargandonaa]

I played 15 hours of this game and most of it was loading screens, lot of fps drops and minutes of talk without any sense in history! if i have to play 40 hours to achieve a mediocre "late game" i quit already. Xpected a lot more from this game :(

[@Havoc2x]

Do u think fatal bullet is better ?

[@SuperSteve180]

Dude it's an SAO game, you gotta keep your expectations super low to get any real enjoyment out of it.

[@notsad0096]

@@SuperSteve180😔

[@SH4D0WG0L3M]

So far I'm about 80 hours into the game with story still to go and I'm loving it It's got some of the typical gameverse harem aspects but I've grown used to them in the games Plus some of the social events are great for developing characters with less screen time like Linel and Fizel The post Human Empire story so far is interesting and kinda what I'd expect from gameverse but mixed with some suprise plot points from Moon Cradle As for stability issues, I'm playing on a base PS4 and my game only went to shit once when my PS4 had been on for about 30 hours straight I do have some frame drops in towns but it's been surprisingly fine in combat for me The normal side quests I haven't cared too much for though but I'll get to them after I beat the story So far I'd say it's my favourite SAO game, taking the spot from HR While I have some problems with it like the movement when it comes to trying to get places or the pretty poor customization at launch (they said they're thinking of adding more options) I'm still loving it and I'm so glad that it ditched the god awful OC and characters Fatal Bullet gave us

[@CharlesHashira]

I'm the same way I'm having a great time with the game. Just one crash and frame rate sometimes but the game is dope.

[@Rockiet]

You really help people decide on buying games are not with your reviews you doing a great job

[@Zenoguard]

Wished that bandai would just make FFXIV with the style of the first arc of SAO on it and actually make it good this time instead of just going through the same story with same characters from the anime. Honestly that might be the dream SAO game that will probably make me think in having some faith with the series since i never really gave a shit about SAO after season 1

[@minakoarisato1506]

Ffxiv is so good my favorite mmo at the moment😄

[@jaysodef]

Sao season 2 and up are worth it if you're bored out of your mind lol

[@TheBilliardCorner]

Is this game available to purchase in the US yet?

[@davidgraham7991]

Rank D, I agree because I would rate it a 70 out of 100. I like the combat....once I figured out what I was doing. It seems like Bandai ACTUALLY tried compared to some of their previous releases. They want you immersed. They are also good at updating there IP's. Cant wait to see what they roll out next update. Great honest review.

[@AD3SPG]

Hallow realization is my first one i bought on sale and it feels good to me ive always wanted to play an mmo but I don't wanna pay monthly subs and for even more expansions even though i love the ff series i just cant do it.

[@slingy901]

Not gonna lie the game looks 10 years old

[@doomy_doomy2225]

I think xenoblade chronicles HD on the switch looks better.

[@RaifSeverence]

Well the games engine hasnt been updated in close to 10 years so that may have something to do with it.

[@lapsedilationdrive3943]

Compared to most jrpgs and anime games in this current gen, i think the graphics looks great.

[@charlesvane8161]

Hollow realization still remain the best. And that's a shame in 2020. Onestly I'm very sad

[@Exteliongamer]

Never been a fan of any of the Sao games but somehow I like this one very much and I’m enjoying it very much. But I won’t deny the many flaws it has and wish they did it better specially the horrendous save point issue lol

[@72823m]

Last time I was this early SAO was still good.

[@Destiny_Of_Koi]

No offense bro but this joke ain't funny.

[@CloudyyGoated]

Ah boy og SAO and Alfheim times

[@CloudyyGoated]

GGO wasn't too bad either

[@Wraitharstar]

@@CloudyyGoated Alfheim is the worst sao arc. Bruh.

[@Destiny_Of_Koi]

@@Wraitharstar Which one? There are three ALO arcs. The one where Asuna gets captured, there is the one where they are looking for Excalibur (One of the worst SAO arcs), and there's the arc with Yuuki.

[@KhunShawn]

The way he read that title so easy

[@bombraid65conspiracy61]

In my opinion I think deserves a c or b. BUT at least it is not the best but it is not the SAO equivalent to battle of z from the dragon ball franchise (also I would like the frame rate to be improved at least)

[@bombraid65conspiracy61]

also I would call Sword Art Online Alicization Lycoris to be xenoverse of sorts

[@bombraid65conspiracy61]

ALSO CAN SOMEONE MAKE A RAILGUN GAME PLESE THANKS sorry if I went off topic :)

[@traptinseid8577]

I can't wait to finally reach chapter 2 so I can see what this game really looks like. There is no way it will be as good as Hollow Realization but still.

[@KidForNSicks]

The game is solid on PC but as you said it requires a really good PC to run it efficiently. I my self haven't really had any FPS issues or other game related issues and get on average 57 fps. The past updates have helped fix a lot of issues that some players have been having. The main things I liked was the character and party customization. The quests are pretty bland but the end game raids are fun. I think I'm sitting at about 80 hours of gameplay as of right now. I'd give it a C, the creators are still actively working to improve the game which is a big plus to me.

[@kingsmangaze6301]

Bandai CG cutscenes are like a cheating spouse stole their money when they were just getting good, then come back later at the end just to finish the job

[@joeupchurch4689]

I think I might be the only person who loves this game to me it's just so much fun and the problems I see people take about I don't seem to have

[@hirobhya]

Chests are important, after all. Without Chest sliders, how would you be able to make plot and flat?

[@xmanofficial]

What’s the name of the music at 0:34

[@brokenstrat6412]

The last SAO game I played was Hollow realization and after that I started to see that there might never be an independent character story in the SAO world where you're not kirito or he has the girls all over him.. Still waiting for maybe one SAO game where everything is a blank slate and you bond with everyone and build up your own relationships with people throughout your journey with choices that affect the ending and can change how party members fight alongside you, the gear you get and certain scenes can be altered depending on who you choose to romance. Hollow re:fragment was the last interesting story with the hallow area actually catching my interest with unique ideas and areas that were five times better than the actual game. Glad I stopped before GGO because I've put money into better games. Hope one day this series gets the game it deserves.

[@sachideadadrianc.8350]

Well they can't make everyone happy, that's the pain of making games, not everyone will get what they want, so I play with what I am given

[@brokenstrat6412]

@@sachideadadrianc.8350 True there man. It's good there are many who enjoy the game and series are still have fun with it. Personally it's just not for me anymore, I just like to see where they take the future SAO games and what improvements they have over the previous ones. The multiplayer late game though does look fun, I just wouldn't have anyone to play with and couldn't play for 50hrs before I can enjoy the game.

[@Zenoguard]

Yeah just wished bandai would make FFXIV with an SAO style instead of just going through the story from the anime

[@e1iteyoshi998]

Hopefully this game will be better down the line. I could totally see a revisit to this game to see if it's better than at launch.

[@Balbaneth]

You know Globku wanted to unlock that one thing with the harem. FBI be damned -coughs-

[@kell7689]

Imagine someone made an SAO game that was good. Why do all anime games look like they have an indie studio budget? Imagine an open world SAO game, similar to season 1, where each floor is its own server, and it's loaded with players. Where professions can be extremely important, dying has extreme punishment (perhaps not as intense as real SAO - more chances to stay alive), multi-year long progression, maybe the odd hidden talent gifted to random players like Kirito. The SAO story and world has sooo much potential to be adapted into a super immersive game, and I feel like nobody has pulled that off yet.

[@kell7689]

Side note: why tf are you just a re-skinned Kirito??? This game is very raw it seems :(

[@IsaacChoo88]

So how's the optimization goes after 3 years?

[@kemolucha7050]

Ngl I give it C, I'm a big fan of Sao, the story isn't that bad to me, just usual anime plot things, I'm a big weapon hunter, and I missed Re:Hollow Fragment and this game kinda reminds me of it, though not as well, Realization was OK, but if they kept anything I wish it was the skill minue where you could just spam skills lol and insta kill a boss with 6 skill connects. Online has helped a ton since some people you met are added to your friends list, I do recommend if anyone's gonna play, for chapter 1, GRIND LEVELS, YOU WILL GET STUCK, AND YOU WILL NOT LIKE THE GAME, it took me three days to finish chapter 1 because I was too under leveld to fight the budget boss rush that was going on onnthe top floor.

[@soulburnerlv1337]

I personally love the game. All that matters is that you form your own opinion about the game. Don't let others decide for you.

[@JCtheComicGeek]

The ps5 will definitely fix these “technical issues” being backwards compatible and all!

[@alone-vf4vy]

True that, I can't await it

[@shaqinthebox3417]

Lol imagine a game like this even needing a ps5 to run smoothly on, it looks 10 years old, no way should a game like this be running sloppy at 30fps 🤦🏾‍♂️ trash ass game

[@eternalenvoy2532]

Also I do like this game, and most of the other SAO games that have been made, including the mobile ones), but out of every game Fatal Bullet is by far my favorite. The combat in that one is so smooth, engaging, and fun, & the story is great.

[@MistralNorthwind]

I was expecting something like "not really intuitive story questline", because I have to go to the desert, and the doors are WIDE OPEN but for some reason Kirito says "We're stuck, let's go to Williria"... And I'm like "no, the path is open, what do you mean", and then in Williria I did ALL THE SECONDARY QUESTS but still have to go to Williria cuz' Kirito says so... Am I the only one?

[@JaxBizarre]

Finally!!! A video that exactly explains this game

[@lindxrc9725]

Do you guys experience a half-a-second delay on each movement? Is it normal or bug needed to be fixed? It is kind of messing up the character movement especially in battle.

[@arieskira9124]

Well kinda happy i didn't buy it and waited for your review. From what I can see it looks like hollow realization but worst so no thanks. Enjoyed the video a lot, it's a great review that covers the essential and is straight to the point.

[@thedroneguytoronto]

Don't buy out yet. His comments are right buts it's a fun game. He can't give it a good score because that would be bad I understand his score.

[@sachideadadrianc.8350]

Well the game is brand new, hasn't even been out for a week

[@e1iteyoshi998]

@@thedroneguytoronto Isn't he literally scoring the game based on its launch state? I mean this review will be pretty outdated once the content gets added in.

[@GosiGat]

I usually don't like to leave comments but after my personal experience with the game I felt like I had to share it. I subscribed because of the honesty of this review. I like SAO and I usually don't care about frame rates or resolution but... The frame rate is just really so bad. I purchased the game for the Xbox One. I was doing ok until I reached chapter one's boss. You have to fight several bosses one after another with some CGI sequences in between. As the video mentions the game does a terrible job with the auto save so... In a random basis the game freezes with a loud noise. I can't defeat all those bosses without encountering this bug and the game doesn't allow me to save in between so... I'm stuck. I have the SOA novels and I watched the anime and I can't even recommend this game for fans. Even if you want to play it just wait for a sale or for few patches so at least you don't get stuck with an unplayable mess. It's a shame because I honestly was looking forward to it. For me the game right now is an F, is literally unplayable for me Thanks!

[@mist_566]

The fact this game on PC has a recommended 16GB of RAM is ridiculous. Cyberpunk 2077 - a game with a massive lead in the graphics department and in terms of NPCs being loaded compared to this game only recommends 12GB.

[@just_queazy]

Personally I love this game. The only thing I don’t like is the story and cut scenes. The frame rate doesn’t actually bother me either and I don’t really notice it anyway. I’d give it a “C”

[@SpideyfanX]

Honestly, the only update I want from this game is where they make it like HR, where when you rename Kirito, the characters call you by that name instead of "Kirito". And before anyone asks, they could basically do it where the characters pause where they normally would say "Kirito" when there is another name.

[@redicanprime1181]

Thanks for the heads up before spoilers. I haven't seen it yet. Still on my to do list.

[@lewdcomplex9861]

Attack Damage multiplier is capped at 100% so there are even more hidden factors to get used to with the game but after 67hrs and hitting level 50 i can strongly say this game currently is a 6.5/10

[@JohnRambo1947-July-6th]

Can all of the stuff be done alright without multiplayer?

[@presidentduck9144]

so does the game just act like fatal bullet never happened??

[@KillerFeed]

So is fatal bullet better or this one?

[@blackout_uwu]

For me it's a C and i looove the effort they Put Into the dialogues

[@kittykitkat76]

I honestly don’t know if I should get this, I thought it looked really cool but now I’m starting to think twice about getting it, for me it’s a 50/50

[@akashbondada96]

Really enjoyed your nice and honest review on SAO. It would be great if you could do a review on the recent Fairy Tail game as well. Would like to here your opinion on it.

[@afflictionofkhaos2321]

Well now i know not to waste the money thanks for the detailed review man!

[@Ssaedon]

I give it a C mainly because it's a fun game but the frame drops and characters disappearing gets annoying. For the online mode I suggest you play with friends cause if not people will not help you out at all. It is fun but also the story change after chapter 1 is wierd and not that enjoyable. Fighting machanics are fun but this game needs work to be better.

[@Amber_xo_133]

I wonder why today’s Anime Games don’t have English voices

[@mitchellpalacio5069]

I'd rather them spend the budget other places, I dont mind reading

[@sennehemelaers]

don't know if it is said yet or people know this but npcs have time stamps when they go to sleep some don't, so if you want to talk to them you will need to be in the day, you can see them walk in there house sometimes I like that detail but can be anoying. Hope it is useful for those who don't know.

[@HowlingGuild]

I can't believe they have the nerve to charge $60 for a game this buggy and full of fps issues. It's a flat out rip off as things stand at the moment.

[@sachideadadrianc.8350]

Well, actually they charged $105 for the better version that has all the dlc, and I bought it because I don't care about grafics (yes I know that's spelled wrong, I just can't be bothered too teach myself how too spell) or fps, the thing that makes a game good too me is that it has too be fun and above all else have a good story and Sao is my favorite Anime, I just love it Edit: so I'm a little biased

[@RenStrive]

Yes the graphics don't need to be photo reaslitc but it's bad graphics and fps it's not graphics okay

[@daymi7300]

@@sachideadadrianc.8350 gimme a gift card so I can buy it to n support sao

[@sachideadadrianc.8350]

@@daymi7300 oof, can't, sorry

[@daymi7300]

@@sachideadadrianc.8350 you should've just ignored or insulted me

[@fade.0603]

So like is fatal bullet better? Cause I want a sao game and I seen fatal bullet looks decent or should I just stay with only watching the anime?

[@robe1989]

depends. fatal bullet is old but pretty okay. i like alicization more, and it’s active rn

[@sameerrahel6885]

Well, works great on gtx960 no lags or fps issues.. also loading went from 10 minutes to 20 sec after locking fps to 30 from main menu. Still feels like a talking simulator.

[@RockingSnake99]

I am gonna wait til the price drops and a few patches drop then I will maybe get this game.

[@jadendiamondknight5200]

I don't see myself playing most JRPGs, in a post-SoulsBorne world. Most modern JPRGs feel archaic and almost obsolete, while souls-like games feel like more modern and freash. It's like seeing the slow, slumbering dinosaurs struggling to survive the meteor crash, while the small mammals play footsies with them.

[@orichalchem]

Fatal Bullet is still better

[@renzcaballero2706]

Haven’t played any sao games is it really that bad? I was about to buy one good thing i saw your review

[@kingoblivious3477]

The game is decent for sao I've played every game they made so far even on mobile and this game is gonna be the best so far just wait for updates in January they are gonna do like 7 big updates to polish lots of things the game is better than the previous ones

[@Ghost-Of-Euchronia]

In a year when this is optimized on PC, *IF it gets optimized, it could be a good game.

[@LuminousSpace]

dont worry they tweeted that optimizatio, camera fix, other bugfix etc2 come this late july

[@Ghost-Of-Euchronia]

@@LuminousSpace Yea I saw that, autosave too, nice to see they're on top of it and not just making a cash grab.

[@gotthecutenessoverload1086]

@@Ghost-Of-Euchronia With the amount of flak they received from disgruntled players, they would do well to fix the game's issues.

[@krusader0243]

Tbh this is the hallow realization I’ve always wanted. It fixes a lot of problems I had with the older game. Not a perfect game but enjoyable.

[@michaelfonseca6806]

If they just made an SAO style true MMO that wasn't garbage they would make so much money I can't believe that they haven't done it yet

[@BlackBladeSombra]

Honestly for war of the underworld we need a hack and slash genre for that

[@aquasapostle1stapostleofth110]

Tbh I think most people that do not like this game hate it because of frame rate, loading screens, or just because they don't like SAO.

[@MrLewisTan]

I had a really rough time with chapter 1. I did not find combat enjoyable, esp the loooooong chain of boss battles with only one save point. It's really hard getting an attack rhythm going due to how much they dodge or how fast they counter attack. And your attack chains heavily relies on timing to deal meaningful damage. Eventually I unlocked multiplayer and with my sis and her bf's help we powerleveled to 50 before I continued with the main story and I had a much better time. Multiplayer is really awful for main missions because a lot of sequences require all players to sync, so if one person is out doing their own thing or does not have access to the mission, progress is just stopped. The endgame is pretty satisfying if you have a decent understanding of combat and/or have people to play with. Challenging but a lot more fair than chapter 1. I would only recommend this game to people who enjoyed hallow realization. I spent a lot of time with that but I had a hard time enjoying it for the same issues as Lycoris. However I loved fatal bullet (so much its one of my few platinumed games)

[@gmrgdx5167]

In short this is your typical rpg game but with a little twist.

[@alicebubblegum7679]

9:47 it makes me wanna watch it, i hate kirito's harem hahaha 10:44 i cant believe it LOL

[@therighteously8454]

Yo, that's fucking hilarious.

[@yashirotheultimateseraphim4521]

Personally the harem thing is extremely annoying

[@Hikari12217]

@@yashirotheultimateseraphim4521 Which was never a thing, especially on the light novels, but apparently if the main character has a lot of female friends, that's an harem in some people's mind.

[@ianmicah2365]

I hate how you cannot save after certain fights. After fighting Eugeo, chudelkin and the sword golem twice I died against quinella and it took me back all the way to before I fought Eugeo. I wanna like this game so much but I just hate that that’s how it works. Unless there is something that I’m just missing. Anyone know if you can save following boss fights? (That doesn’t include manually saving at a save pint because you are unable to go to any after you beat Eugeo)

[@leatherwolf7481]

After hearing about the save data issues, I’m definitely going to wait on this game until they actually finish the development. At first I was just gonna wait due to the price, but after hearing about not just the save data issues and some of the multiplayer aspects, I’m not sure I wanna bother with this game now. I’ll probably pick it up at the sweet sweep price of $20 or maybe the criminal price of $10. Doesn’t seem too bad of a game but I can’t say it’s got me interested. A lot of it just looks like some of the previous games when slight improvements in small areas, but most of it seems like it doesn’t have anything new to offer. Great review as always.

[@silverstar4234]

I have played this game and I'm actually really enjoying it, the bugs are annoying yes but every game has them, and they'll be fixed over time like many games are, as for performance I haven't really had any notable issues on the pc version, don't know about console though

[@mizusaucemix]

Yeah in my opinion this is the best sao game

[@Kaiju_02]

This Game gets a C for Me Mainly because i can Reminisce from Playing Hollow Realization(Why not a B Since i like Hollow Realization???)To me Alicization Lycoris did have its Differences such as Playable Characters, Sacred Arts, Exploration etc... But I did feel like i was playing Hollow Realization all over again. There's a lot of Similar Elements when Comparing these 2 Games. Its not a bad thing Its Just Not Original so it gets a C. Frames are Actually Good for Me (Xbox one X) Although the starting area ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE!!!!! But My frames haven't dropped since leaving the village (THANK GOD) Great Rpg Elements, I hate the Harem part so yea, Combat System Brings a lot of depth, New Features like the Super/Finishing Arts, Soul links where you can Have a Party Member perform a skill or change how they Approach fights. Enemy's have an insane amount of Hp especially Bosses so you cant just breeze through them, Online is Great with FRIENDS ONLY. Its a long game and it can be Pretty Challenging and will Take Time, and Effort to Beat(Unless you NO LIFE IT!!!!). I Pre-Ordered it because its SAO Overall I like the Game its Not Terrible But its Not Amazing either. Buy it if You want it, Because at the End of the Day Its Your Choice that Matters!!!!!

[@KellyFitzpatrickletsplaykelly]

i been.having massive problems with input lag on the ps4 version. Bandai Namco says a patch will come out soon I just hope it actually helps cause right now i cant even make it through the game.

[@exssin]

still no news on performance fixes?

[@hrdgms27]

I'm still waiting for an SAO game to live up to it's name, I'm expecting them to create a game better than FFXIV, a game that's only online.

[@usuratonkaichii]

me too, but withough pay subs, and no point and click fighting mechanics, just a fucking big mmo game, with a lot of customization and builds, dungeons, raids, the fucking 100 floors, option to buy a house, actually "living" in the world "not need to be like Animal Crossing level", but something fun, but we all know the truth, maybe this is just a fan dream to never come to reality

[@hrdgms27]

@@usuratonkaichii EXACTLY!!!

[@DLinton]

What do you want quests to be like?

[@kylewilson2819]

Look, I like RPG’s. I like SAO. I even like the almost retro/mid-to-late-2000’s vibe of the graphics and designs. But the issues pointed out in this video are gonna keep me from buying it, at least at full price. I’m an adult who works full time, and while I’m more than willing to put in 40-50 hours of game time if it’s a good story and involves good gameplay, I’m not gonna sink a full $60 into a game with decent gameplay but a lot of bugs and a seriously poor story. Especially during a pandemic which has limited my spending power. If I could get a used version of the game that worked with minimal bugs for around $10-20, then I’d probably take the game with some reservations. But for full price? Absolutely not.

[@freakcord3949]

I’ve played this game and in my opinion I believe it deserves a C yes I get it’s kinda bad but it still has room for improvement I really enjoyed the game it was fun and the story wasn’t bad all story’s have there own thing that’s bad and that’s how I see it and I’m looking forward to the raids

[@pikapikapitiful]

I just bought it but I've never even watched sao. I'm enjoying the story so far (chapter 1). More so than in the previous sao games I bought anyway