Wartales Review - Another Gem

[@WorthABuyreviews]

Am off to purchase Dead Island 2 for my next review, if it drops midnight then review will be Friday evening or early saturday.

[@JM16714]

Battle brothers is my favorite game and I really like warband. I am happy to see more great entries in those kinds of games.

[@elliotwatson3964]

Glad you reviewed this! was wondering if you would. Have had a blast on this for the past week

[@yenkins5086]

I’m just shocked you got all the way through the review without saying “Battles Brothers” once!

[@bloodrunsclear]

Battle brothers is to War Tales as Dragon Age 2 is to Dragon Age 1

[@ironpirate8]

@@bloodrunsclear Are you saying Battle Brothers is better than Wartales? Sorry I know nothing about the dragon age games.

[@RyanRyzzo]

@@bloodrunsclear Battle Brothers has it's own unique charm which reeks sweetly of Mount & Blade... Dragon Age 2 just reeks...

[@Nat3ski]

Deffo should review battle brothers. What a GEM!

[@mrhippo828]

I am playing this game and I am struggling to enjoy it after spending so much time on battle brothers. Its the same as when I played dark souls I couldn't get into skyrim. Its not that I think the game is bad and I like the studio north guard is quailty. I'll spend more time and see if my mind opens.

[@Menleah]

Can confirm this is a lot of fun for the right audience. This game, at times, harkens back to CRPG's of the 90's and even 80's. It's a major slow burn but quite rewarding - the challenge might blow your mind if you're primarily accustomed to modern games. I hit the second zone after maybe ten hours and, whooo-boy, is it hard.

[@GangsterFrankensteinComputer]

What's the story like?

[@Menleah]

@@GangsterFrankensteinComputer Pretty thin to be honest, I’d say it’s deep enough for the games stronger suits to hang their hats upon. The game does have atmosphere. This is one of those games that I recommend to some of my friends, but not all of them.

[@roqsteady5290]

Realms of Arkania

[@LCInfantry]

Obviously, all games aren’t for everyone

[@MrDan144]

Based on you review I (confidently) recommended this to 3 mates and turns out 2 of them already had it but never really played it so the 4 of us played it coop today and it was brilliant. Thanks for this one Mack. I would have never even thought to look had it not been for you.

[@XenoTheProducer]

One of the main reasons why I love your channel other than giving me a good laugh, is because you recommend these gems that I would never have heard of other wise. Even if its not really my kind of thing, I still appreciate the review.👍

[@Menleah]

Mack is the man!

[@warthog91]

I was a good 10h in on my first save before i realized you could actually assign party members to "stations" in the camp. Could not for the life of me understand why i didnt get those extra points. Absolutely love the game so far, takes me back to the good old pen & paper days.

[@bloodrunsclear]

The indies are cleaning up the game scape! I wish we’d have more indie voices in other media too…

[@sagamer3594]

This is a gem of a game and your review was spot on as usual. The customisation is great and the ability to play bands as diverse as cannibal a..holes, champions of the downtrodden or enforcers of the law makes it very replayable. Slight learning curve and some fiddly minigames with some of the professions, but nothing really irritating.

[@steve323f]

Been playing this for about 3 hours a day but only really having an odd hour to spare. It's ridiculously addictive and time fly's by.

[@AmPHOTOraleigh]

fk ya steve!

[@steve323f]

@@AmPHOTOraleigh 😂

[@maxiejohnson8356]

Lovely little game. Sunk hours into it in EA. If you can stream it or do a series playing this I will watch

[@mkultra2456]

Steam advertised it.

[@Sovjetski-]

Little game i dony know if it is :)

[@mkultra2456]

@@Sovjetski- what does dony mean?

[@Sovjetski-]

@@mkultra2456 dont

[@Sovjetski-]

@@mkultra2456 I don't think the game can be called small, that was all :) takes up some space on the ssd n to

[@Wolfsheim23]

Price for this game is so great! Esp for all the work they've put into it! It's huge!

[@sbw_Rain]

Hi, Mack! I've just realized you're over 300k subscribers now Congratulations! Been watching you for years and you never disappoint. Keep up the good work

[@simonbrooke3534]

Ahhh! Thank you for covering this, Mack! It's a fantastic game and I remember recommending it to you in a stream a small while ago!

[@Mike-ks6qu]

Game is incredible. Saw it on steam early access but forgot about it. Now it's on pc gamepass and wow is it worth it. Been a while since I've enjoyed a game. This game is a breath of fresh air.

[@anttt7993]

Enjoyed the longer format and classic Mack production (intro, music, etc)!

[@Dragten]

Thank you for this review. I got this game because of you, and it has kept me up until 7am on the first session. What a great game!

[@RobWright1981]

I think this could have benefitted from being set in a high fantasy setting. I love low fantasy humans-only stuff, but for a video game I like a lot of variety.

[@burgbass]

Yeah I’m getting kind of tired of the “dark grounded medieval fantasy” or just straight up medieval stuff by this point. We need whimsical fantasy with all the funky magic and elves and shit again.

[@RichardPhillips1066]

​@@burgbassblame grim dark in fiction it's totally dominate, I'm sick of it , want epic fantasy back

[@RichardPhillips1066]

Agree , I always feel a game like this is lacking with no wizards.. goblins etc

[@RobWright1981]

Only a matter of time before someone does this in a fantasy setting. I've played Battle Brothers, but I find the battle map strangely hard to figure out visually. It's too "flat".

[@zetvariant]

Played this very early on when I was craving a tactile build your party RPG. The open world, music, and different builds ticked a lot of boxes for me. Here's hoping the mod community steps in to create new worlds from other movies/games too

[@aaronliebert7789]

imagine a lotr inspired world!

[@OuterHeaven210]

Imagine someone doing Cyrodil from the elder scrolls, but not oblivion's Cyrodil. The Cyrodil from lore, massive overpopulated cities full of racial tension, different religious orders, monasteries, chantries, knightly orders, mercenary bands, thieves, rogue wizards. 😮 😅

[@MHBorghi]

i am in love with this game right now, playing it with gamepass 10/10

[@rriiSSii]

4 minutes is all I need to be convinced to buy this. Most honest reviewer, I am so glad you do this Mack.

[@pureplay7071]

😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋😋

[@SC.KINGDOM]

I wish my ex was that easy to please

[@rriiSSii]

@@SC.KINGDOM if Mack had reviewed you ex, definitely not worth a buy!

[@SC.KINGDOM]

@@rriiSSii 🤣very true she was washed

[@bossmanebz]

Been waiting for your review on wartales, been eyeing it up on the steam sales

[@dancedancer178]

One of the best recommendations you´ve done for me. Great game, great combat, pretty deep in building your crew. Love it. Hope it´ll be expanded upon in the future.

[@goat0451]

The way you slowly chose to execute that prisoner had me busted out laughing! Another gem of a video Mack!

[@patrickh8109]

1:22 oh hell yeah they put an option to get rid of the Oblivion style enemies leveling with your party system. That's what put me off from picking this up sooner when it was in early access. Definitely have to give it a go now.

[@MrSongib]

This feels like the Darkest Dungeon but in 3D and deeper than that. I think I will check this out soon.

[@christopherr.561]

Got 20 something hours in the game and really enjoying it. Such a time eater, when I am not playing it, I wish I was playing it. Certainly wish you could zoom out or in a bit more but have learned to live with it. Hopefully they will continue to make improvements here and there but man I really love this game so far.

[@6sense187]

This seems and looks like my cup of TEA...Thank You for finding this!

[@stovetopicus]

I bought this game about a year or so ago and loved it. I might have to fire it up again to see what is new. Definitely worth a buy to me.

[@loucollinsZEN]

Wartales is a wonderful game. A must have for any turn based strategy enthusiast. Suprises around every corner. So much fun.

[@PikaStu666]

This looks great, loved your review. I just recently started playing Divinity HD and it’s got me hooked, I’ve spent an unhealthy amount of time playing it over the last 10 days, staying up into the wee hours! I love isometric style RPGs more that first/third person (over the shoulder view). This’ll be on my wishlist and I’ll pick it up after I’ve completed Divinity 1 & 2 😂

[@MrMccoy2412]

Divine Divinity is a kick-ass game also!! It's one of Larian Studio's first games, but it's a good one!!

[@llllle0lllll88]

mack, never stop please, we need you

[@TheSilent333]

Something about it reminds me of Darklands from back in the day. Definitely going to buy. Thanks for the review!

[@broccoliface4501]

How is the experience with this compared to Battle Brothers? which is the nearest experience I've got.

[@UsielX]

oh yes!, Mack tell us the name of the music you put at the end of reviews!

[@TheMTSilver]

He made it himself.

[@doubledangerous7898]

I was debating buying this yesterday, and you have now made my mind up. Excellent review

[@Xaveth]

That last shot sold me. Insta-buy! Thank you Mack!

[@sepandarmoeeni9299]

I did a series of small changes mainly I can think of disabled Vsync and some tweaks in setting and DPI and the fps drops are like 85% down. very much enjoyable now.

[@Elidrys]

Forgot I bought this game awhile back, loved it and was waiting for full release to play more. Great to see everyone showcasing it. Its developed really nicely.

[@Maznator]

1:17 heh I had my mouse hovering over Execute during her entire spiel

[@TOOL1023]

I really like this game as well. Have had a lot of fun with it so far.

[@SNAKEx197]

I’ve been playing this game since early access and playing it with my gf when the coop update came out. I recommend this game to anyone who loves medieval Strat games.

[@StratfordWingRider]

I just purchased this one 2 days ago. Since it was on special 25% off- man what an awesome concept. I am loving it to bits. Reminds me of Wasteland 3, Xcom and Bannerlord 2. I agree the map is weird as there is no natural north - just the way you are facing with the camera. Frame drops here and there are real. Love it to bits. I like the semi uphill nature of the battles sometimes

[@Gastonag87]

The game reminds me to battle brothers (what a great game) or Urtuk. Just a bunch of mercenaries trying to survive, picking the right fights and avoiding unnecessary loses. I take it

[@comcastjohn]

I have not had any issues with frames. I love it. I started yesterday and bought it and the dlc for two of my friends as well.

[@aracron]

Glad you enjoyed this one. I have been having a blast with it. I am doing the same thing and exploring every little bit of the first zone.

[@Cenot4ph]

Jagged Alliance 3 review soon? It's the one I hope is at least decent

[@Kristaliorn]

Great to see a gem come out the rough.

[@DeimosXVX]

Nice. Think I'll have to pick it up as I've been looking for something to move onto from Battle Brothers.

[@humanpaste8183]

I am stuck on whether to go with this game or Remnant: From the Ashes. Will possibly be playing coop but I envision a fair bit of solo play, too. What would you recommend?

[@Henry_Varro]

Looks like a 3D battle brothers seem worth a shot

[@Cryptic-cy3xr]

That's what I thought too

[@taomahNEGEV]

A simplified Battle Brothers. Is there a story campaign here?

[@Ixnatifual]

Noticed this game a while ago and was hoping for a review as it looked quite interesting. For sure on my wishlist.

[@cjbrown1979]

Such a great game for the price. I run it on my Steam Deck and I swap from handheld to docking the Deck and playing it with M/K and monitor. Runs great! No complaints at all. Thanks for your awsome review!

[@highnoon2535]

Did you get a copy of the Jagged Alliance 3 beta Worth A Buy? be good to see you preview it.

[@mariushjrnevik454]

Probably one of the best games i've played in the recent years. Been waiting patiently for full release.

[@ferrouswheel2677]

The only problem I had with this game is trying to find who is who at the start of battle to place them. If it had a list of all your guys at the top this would be a perfect game. Only other issue is xp scaling after level 6. A lot of grinding but the devs are aware of this and said they'll balance it.

[@James-pt7yh]

Always a delight to have another upload Mack, have a lovely day.

[@YoreHistory]

Never have a I seen a more lovable band of absolute bastards...that first mercy request response...was brilliant.

[@ragnarlobrok2717]

Oh Mack the LOAD button is your friend in this game haha great game!

[@bigmangus7]

I picked this up in early access it's brilliant

[@briandouglas2123]

Same here, sticking through all the updates and patches really paid off.

[@dustyeliuk5122]

Been playing this for over a year. Love it. Never before has a game really made me decently sad when someone dies

[@wayneking9693]

This game is addictive. Im crap at it but I still go back for more.

[@TheLivirus]

This game is very much inspired by Battle Brothers.

[@LordCalidor]

Is it similar to Expeditions: Rome and Viking?

[@JagdgeschwaderX]

This is a great game, fortunately I've not had any issues with frame drops. I started where everything levels up as you do instead and I didn't like that so I might restart and make a new game where you have to unlock regions instead.

[@karenfromhr7215]

Very glad you reviewed this one. I've sunk over 100 hours into it. Great bloody game.

[@Fab-tx9hz]

I got the early access when it came out, couldn't believe how hooked I got on it! With the full release out I've recently jumped back on. Such a good game 👍

[@Jorthax]

Been watching this on Steam for a while. You may have just tipped me over that purchasing edge.

[@mckeagney8698]

sometimes the tutorial not existing is a good thing. Those games you have to figure out for yourself are always the ones you remember

[@Cookieofdoom]

1:12 how you just... Like, have a 0.05 seconds of thinking and goes: "Eeh, nah you die"

[@snellers]

Did you review battle brothers that a good one

[@Cheapshot420420]

warband and battle brothers had a baby!

[@J-Kimble]

Yes! I was waiting for a review for this game from Mac!

[@hjaltiragnarsson2341]

Thanks for the great content! I always enjoy your videos.

[@DenofDragons]

buddy of mine picked it up and we were playing co-op for my 1st few hours.. then he went to work.. and i cant stop playing it since then lol :) you forgot to mention you can have up to 4 (maybe more) player co-op and each person controls thier own people

[@stevegee8010]

This is definitely my cup of tea and wouldn't even need any sugar.

[@gunsalves]

Been waiting for you to do this one man

[@billyboyd1199]

please someone explain the end game of this game. can it be finished..? are you going about doing "scenarios" forever...? whats going on?

[@MakoRuu]

Mount & Blade meets Divinity Original Sin. Sign me right up.

[@nichague2884]

a got this game ages ago, time to give it a whirl after that review Mac 👍

[@SMOKEY-Junior]

I bought this on ur review - cheers Mack 🍻

[@poruks7745]

Looks like a even more deep version of Battle Brothers. This one will be good fun

[@RobVespa]

Nice review. I'm looking forward to playing this game.

[@tommywilliams4536]

You should do a updated review on Rimworld

[@DMrRaa]

I was sold immediately. This game comes next to Battle Brothers as my favorite games.

[@definitelynotadam]

"Pork chop died here. Long live the sausage!"

[@SoulbreakerNB]

If we can create our own town and eventually, a big bustling city, this would be the best open world TRPG for its immersion. Oh, plus more zoom in function in the overworld and battles would be nice. Current zoom feels pretty pathetic. BTW, do NOT sell those fangs. Its actually a currency for a certain group of expert animal hunters.

[@sgtskysyndrome]

I love games where you can add perks to the perks on top of the perks.

[@AetherXIV]

do you have a steam affiliate link for buying the game? the greenman link doesn't go to the game for me

[@Asaski09]

That is possibly the best Photoshop job yet

[@andy_NQ]

i'd suggest you try battle brothers, it's also a merc game with much much deeper gameplay, unique style and much more brutal :D

[@JG-kn7ew]

You had me at “it will easily consume your bottom…”

[@sepandarmoeeni9299]

btw, I have 2 rogues, a poisioner and a backstaber. they have the same lvls and daggers but the backstaber does 100+ crits while the poisioner does just 20:/ also for frame drops check out some videos. I did a series of tasks involving windows setting, Vsync in game and properties the game icon smt about DPI I think and its 85% better. Yea I don't like the fire system also, made me throw away a good fire bow. maybe its just good for rats. But if an enemy give me fire, I go hug him so..:))

[@michup86]

Now, I just want a bit of this and a bit of Bannerlord romance with RTS/SpellforceIII alike combat (with RPG characters but in realtime strategy formula).

[@Alduizard]

3D Battle Brothers? Im up for it!

[@Boneshanx]

I’ve been waiting for you to do this one. This game is fantastic. I knew you’d love it.

[@lonelysoul954]

It really does look like baby's first Battle Brothers

[@Cainexavier]

Tried a free demo way back when and had a really favorable impression - bought the game immediately after and am now patiently awaiting some patches/content and hopefully some good mods

[@deathlyit7273]

Mod support is bad for this game, sadly.