Why Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Will Change Gaming Forever

[@TheOnePistol]

Warhorse remembers who they're making games for, their fans. Can't wait for KCD2!

[@prltqdf9]

KCD is a true BGFG (by gamers for gamers) game.

[@Macho_Man_Randy_Savage]

i hope they never forget like cdpr has...

[@AVVGaming1]

@@TheOnePistol and as simple as that statement is, it’s amazing the amount of developers who ignore it. In fact, I’ve done many videos on it, I’m astounded how many game studios make games, not only different from what their fans want, but also almost to spite them. It’s so strange and I don’t understand who they are making the games for at that point.

[@albertf9692]

@@Macho_Man_Randy_Savage What cdpr forgot?

[@TheOnePistol]

@AVVGaming1 Essentially they're all making games for their investors and not the players.

[@SickySlay7]

Wow, I had no idea warhorse was giving out free copies to original kickstarter supporters at certain tiers. That's so awesome! Thanks for that detail. Cannot wait for this one!

[@AVVGaming1]

Me either! I love that they did that though! I really vibe with that studio! They just seem like generally honest and good people. They deserve their success and I generally think kcd2 is gonna blow expectations out of the water!

[@hkkh5286]

This is a little bit out of context. First Kingdom Come was originally meant to be separated into three acts. Act II and III should have been released as something like huge DLCs. Warhorse changed their plans and eventually made Act II and III into the second game. Those backers paid for access to these acts.

[@Dvori.official]

​@@hkkh5286But Kcd2 is a completely new game. They are giving away free copies purely because they value their backers and even though they are now very famous, they still value those who supported them in the beginning.

[@Duxmamalakis]

​@@hkkh5286 so no kcd iii ?

[@wingedhussar1453]

​@AVVGaming1 until they hire more women and then company will make up a diversity director position.

[@Aj-ng6vm]

KCD 2 is easily a major contender for 2025 GOTY and no one can change my mind. Ive never been so hyped for a game

[@AVVGaming1]

@@Aj-ng6vm totally agree! If gta6 didn’t drop it would have been the favourite. In fact, imagine it dropped this year, it most likely would have beat out the rest!

[@DustinBarlow8P]

The fact Warhorse founder gave the middle finger to the 'modern game audience" on Twitter, and told the Industry to piss off, is the best marketing any developer could have. That wins me over better than any footage ever could!

[@drunkardhu6517]

I hate to say this but KCD2 has no chance to win TGA GOTY. Just look at what happened to Black Myth Wukong. (Astrobot is a great game but its no GOTY material) However, do games like Wukong or KCD need rewards and recognition from those who hate us the Gamers?

[@Geraltofrivia12gdhdbruwj]

KCD2 is easily my personal 2025 GOTY since rockstar has been disrecpecting PC gamer community so I lost appetite to GTA6

[@lukasovysilenosti]

they would never give them GOTY just because of the bullshit agenda of game awards and major videogame jurnalists.

[@danielcech7534]

Hi, I strongly recommend a documentary called Deliverance: Making of kingdom come. It´s on youtube with eng sub.After watching that i was so grateful for the whole dev team and was shocked what they’ve been through. It’s a miracle than KCD even came out.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@danielcech7534 thanks for that! I’m going to watch it tonight as I want to do some more KCD content soon!

[@krozal6892]

Cool! Thanks

[@Solike99]

Cool. Thanks mate.

[@iseeu-fp9po]

Thanks, mate!

[@mestronghandle]

Same

[@DJChappie001]

KCD is the most underrated game of all time.

[@wardvandecotte9253]

KCD and Days Gone.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@DJChappie001 still sold 8 million copies! Imagine when KCD2 drops and it’s not underrated! The sky is the limit for war horse I’m telling you!

[@JustLJ26]

@@wardvandecotte9253💯

[@Fordragon]

​@wardvandecotte9253 those are two of my favorite games in the past decade.

[@danielsan2349]

Right up there with Days Gone

[@micheljolicoeur6094]

You only need to look at modern Ubisoft to understand that whatever they say you need to do the exact opposite to see any success.

[@glemmeren]

KCD is such a beautiful game. The music is so relaxing, and the time you build your combat skills, you feel rewarded.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@glemmeren the pay off! That is what makes the game so special. When you earn the rihht to massacre scores of bandits. It was hard work that made it happen!

[@okuma1618]

I have finally, after many years of KCD being in my backlog, come around to give it another chance and finished it a couple of days ago. What a masterpiece. I still have many games in my backlog but none of them feel like I want to be there...I just want to go back to Bohemia.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@okuma1618 lol my backlog is looking similar. There are certain games like this one thst really mess up your backlog cuz you keep going back to them and that to me is the sign of a great game. You can’t get enough. You better start chipping through that back log before the second one drops lol otherwise it’s only going to grow lol

[@Jim26D]

Jesus Christ be praised

[@yamnational9461]

On par with mass effect series.

[@TheMysterieRPGguy]

KCD2 is now coming out in the same month as the new assassins creed, it will be very interesting to see how those 2 end up comparing in sales, player counts, and public reception. Edit: Well AC got delayed again.

[@AVVGaming1]

I just heard that! It’s going to be a defining moment in gaming I feel. I have a very strong feeling kcd2 will end up pushing assassins creed far though! I really feel it’s about to be a ground breaking game.

[@TheMysterieRPGguy]

@AVVGaming1 I hope so as well. But don't forget, even though Ubisoft isn't what they used to be and neither is assassins creed, the brand of AC could still be a power house, it could be closer then we think. So don't get your hopes up too much.

[@SuperSpells]

I mean, I pre-ordered the digital deluxe edition on steam for KCD2. I don't even know what the newest AC is called, let alone that another was coming out. If that gives you any indication lol

[@tj-co9go]

​@@SuperSpellsAC Shadows. It is set in Japan. But it will play exactly the same as Valhalla

[@SuperSpells]

@@tj-co9go So... Ghosts of Tsushima? But Ubisoft?

[@charlesfromearth]

2000 hours gameplay here. Never stopped since that glorious year 2018, and still playing it every week. Thanks for such a nice review and bright understanding of what players want!

[@XanderGaming]

How do you have that many things to do? 😂

[@charlesfromearth]

@@XanderGaming I reinvent myself -Henry- everytime. I had Chaotic Henry, Good Henry, Agoraphobic Henry, Henry the Walker (not allowed to ride horse), Drunk Henry (had to be drunk at least half the day everyday, Vampire Henry (not allowed to play by day, etc... The whole thing in hard mode of course :-)

[@lilBugger35]

I've got 600 hours in KCD1. It's my favorite game of all time. I think KCD2 will be 10 times better. I can't wait.

[@EnigmaticCipher]

I agree, it's a great game and KCD2 will be every better. I put in close to 1000 hours in KCD.

[@maximdmitriev2875]

Considering that KCD2 has 20 times more devs than KCD1 had, no doubt it will be a masterpiece. I was in Český ráj irl, so excited to see those places in the game. 1200 hours in KCD1 btw, old party here🏹

[@guillaumegeay6671]

Guys be carerful with expectations, you had close to none when playing KCD1 and that is some of the reason why you fell in love. You already know now what is KCD thus will want more, or expect near perfection. Lets enjoy the Indie game it is with its flaws and expect bugs and issue at launch.

[@dicksdiggers]

@@guillaumegeay6671 KCD2 is a pretty safe bet. Probably one of very few games releasing in 2025 that you can safely pre-order.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@lilBugger35 I think the crazy thing is, the game is amazing, but we all know it can be better and we all know kcd2 is gonna be that game. Like gamers who haven’t played kcd1 are about to be in shock when they see this game drop. I think Warhose are about to catapult to the very top

[@magical5181]

the music in the background really puts me at ease, and I wanted to say that Vavra is genius. Because hasnt every boy and even man dreamt about being a knight in medieval Europe? Medieval Europe has been the center of so much entertainent throughout the ages, wether its a fairytale or the fantasy films and games. So many of these things take inspiration from medieval europe, so making a medieval game rpg was just the right move to make. I dont know many realistic medieval RPG games so there was definitly a lot of free space on the market. Why add fantasy things when Medieval Europe is already a fantasy? No need to add fantasy things when real life is already beautiful!

[@TomCZE459]

In modern media, I always feel like fantasy elements are a "shortcut" for dramatic moments. They cannot make competent villain who feels scary and dangerous, so they just slap some huge ass dragon on it. They cannot make fighting feel cool, gritty, crispy, tough and personal, so they slap some magic on it.

[@magical5181]

@@TomCZE459 Thats a very good way to look at it, I agree!

[@lpcoolee]

I started playing KCD a week ago, and haven’t stopped playing it since! It’s got to be one of the best RPG games ever. My friend bought me KCD2 for my birthday, and so I thought I should play the 1st one. I absolutely love it! This is how games should be! 10/10 for my GOTY of 2024 (even though it’s not from 2024)

[@AVVGaming1]

@@lpcoolee haha xenoblade chronicles 3 is my GOTY and it’s not from 2024 either. But honestly it really is amazing. Anything you think that could be improved, will be improved in kcd2. The foundations are outstanding, and now with the money and time they’ve had and the feedback from fans. I think this game will blow up. Think about the fact you’d give it an10/10. If the sequel is better, how good will it be?

[@lpcoolee]

@ consider my mind blown!

[@Severyn26]

Look at all the Slavic studios they’re all knocking it out of the park

[@rambo.69]

Slavic magic with manor lords is ground breaking!

[@Pidalin]

Well, GSC adopted Unreal Engine and agreed with woke rules, which means that zone is full of black stalkers, I don't want to judge them too much, but yeah, this will happen when you switch to unreal engine, you have to agree with their rules. But on other hand, developers from Ukraine where they have war maybe didn't have other option that was financially acceptable.

[@Severyn26]

@@PidalinI don’t think black stalkers is the issue. There are black people in Ukraine be it a small minority. It’s more the forced political agendas and subversion of western values that is the issue. And just general forcing agendas down people’s throats that few actually agree with.

[@cypruslavigne7419]

@@rambo.69 Manor Lords has added virtually no content to their game since their already delayed release. How long can a game possibly be in "very early beta access" once they put it on the market? Huge potential in it, but everything content wise is very basic and surface level with no depth. Every update has just been bug fixes, outside of some very minor additions that add virtually nothing to the gameplay. Followed this game for years and had never been more excited for a release... The release...whatever, we got a taste of it's potential... but 8 months later and all you get is Slavic Magic talking about what he's got planned "very soon." But very soon has turned from days to weeks to months. I don't get the part of the player base that is up in arms to defend the game and the abhorrently sluggish progress that's being made with it. No one expected a fully fledged, polished game on release. Not even expecting anywhere near a fully complete game now. But this is just garbage.

[@NakedOwl501]

​@cypruslavigne7419 I forgot I even owned Manor Lords. It had a lot of potential but was so limited on release I just lost interest.

[@KawauMusic]

Can't wait for the 4th of February. Finished KCD with all DLCs 2019 and playing it again right now!

[@AVVGaming1]

I’ve done it twice! Including all expansions. It’s worth the expansions just to have the dog! Mutt!

[@Hawky2947]

I dropped it before the intimidating Nest of Vipers quest years ago, started playing again last week and just yesterday got over that quest, yay.

[@KawauMusic]

@@Hawky2947 Congratulations!

[@huantruonginh2946]

Played Morrowind today after Skyrim, i have to say, wow, they could never make brilliant games like this anymore.

[@dicksdiggers]

Morrowind is so good, you can tell it's a great game because casual players all stop after 10 minutes of playing and crying about the combat. It's an RPG, you start off with bad combat skills and of course you're going to miss most hits. Sadly these kind of true RPG mechanics are barely used anymore.

[@AVVGaming1]

I hope KCD2 will be that game for 2025. We may never get another Morrowind but the hope is that it fills thst void .

[@RickkyBobby-q5u]

Small studios have been leading the way for a while now. They are gaming fans that want to put things in games they as gaming fans have always wanted. Large studios are putting things in they are told to by their big wigs that are all about money or ideology.

[@Redslayer86]

If this game fails to deliver (no pun intended) it will be the biggest disappointment for me in over 20 years.

[@dicksdiggers]

I've learnt to be very cautious with games these days, but I have no doubt in my mind this game will not disappoint.

[@Trickyman26]

I am pretty sure it will not fail to deliver (pun intended).

[@AVVGaming1]

@@Redslayer86 there were definitely pun intended here and now I wish I’d changed the name and thumbnail lol

[@durandmefew]

Warhorse deserves our support, KCD 1 brought me 200 hours of fun, 50 of which i played without blocking because i didn't do the quest that unlocks it but i had enough tools, ways to get rich that it didn't really matter to me. Then when i finally got blocking the game opened up again for the next 150h of mastering it's systems. From graphics to characters, world design and gameplay, it is a stellar and most importantly an immersive experience for which i shall advocate, spread the word.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@durandmefew 100%! I have no idea where my 500 hours went by the way. They just did lol

[@durandmefew]

@AVVGaming1 Mostly on breaking and entering after dark I presume

[@AVVGaming1]

@@durandmefew I really did spend a lot of time on that! It was my favourite part of the game!

[@ashurbanipal6121]

AAA gaming has become like MSM media: absolutely obsolete and discredited.

[@TheGogoritass]

Dude i played that game in 2018 it litterally changed my "gaming life" and for years i expected a sequel and nothing. Today i woke up open's yt and see's that sequel coming soon. First and only preorder on steam with the gold edition right away brothers

[@AVVGaming1]

Me too! It’s the only game I have ever pre ordered…ever!

[@vasekk.8168]

Just a clarification, the kickstarter campaign was not a way to raise money, although 1M GBP certainly helped, it was a way for a certain famous Czech entrepreneur to proof there is a demand for this kind of game. In other words, warhorse got the promise of a funds, but they needed to prove ROI to the investor.

[@AVVGaming1]

And thank god they got that support! Without that, there would be no KCD

[@exterminator122]

I want the game to succeed and be popular for WH's effort being recognised, but I am so terrified of casual gamers unknowingly getting into a hardcore realistic experience and leaving negative reviews

[@miracleflame]

I've learned long ago that reviews are to be ignored just as AAA games. Written by corrupted content creators, bots and mimickers at most.

[@dicksdiggers]

That happened with KCD too but it still has overwhelmingly positive reviews. Let those casuals enjoy their slop.

[@Electromash92]

Ah I dunno, I think the current culture in gaming very much so looks for more hardcore experiences. If anything the simulator-y nature of the game only holds it back in that it's rigidity clashes with the open world experience. Combined with the relative sparsity of quests and content, it didn't really have much business being an open world game. I'd hope the combat will have a bit more natural a feel, and obviously they just need to make sure there's actual stuff to do and places to explore, otherwise it really only appeals to history nerds. I mean that's fine and should be the priority, but the game is clearly open to criticism if the general game content isn't fleshed out.

[@cristi-RO-cristi]

Depend if is hardcore realistic game or just a stup d grindy game what make u waste your time. Must of us have a job/school, don't have time to waste half a year to achieve something.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@exterminator122 I think the second instalment will be a middle ground. It’ll be more user friendly and allow more players to experience it, but they’ll still keep it quite difficult to remain unique. I honestly have no doubt they’re gonna nail this and it’s gonna smash it! Mark my words!

[@rumuelnathanael8043]

KCD doesn't have magic and dragon trope bs in medieval settings. That's what made me into KCD1 and I can't wait for KCD2.

[@TheJarlekin]

I hope CDPR is watching and learning.

[@joshnizzle]

Cdpr don’t need to learn lol the only reason the launch of cp277 failed was due to forced overtime and crunch which had lots of the staff not even wanting to go to work. They restructured and made phantom liberty one of the best dlcs ever made. Now with Witcher 4 they have a director who was a director of story or art or something on blood and wine and most of the Witcher 3 dlc writers are also on board to. They’ll do juuuuuust fine.

[@nashbullet3213]

@@joshnizzleKeep telling yourself that. Their lore director is on X antagonising people asking legitimate questions with their videos getting more dislikes and negative comments than ever. Anyone with eyes and some level of self awareness knows how games that have all that drama preceding them turn out 😂

[@joshnizzle]

@@nashbullet3213 think what you want, I am going by the fact that I scoured through polish websites to find out that most of the writers from Witcher 3 are still on team and nearly all writers from the DLC of Witcher 3 are as well so the writing will be good. Plus the games director was the director of cinematics and worked on story for blood and wine, and he is a huge fan of the Witcher seres as a whole. All of that points to it probably going to be just fine. Combine that with the fact that Phantom LIberty was one of the best dlc’s in recent memory and those so called tweets you’re referring to worry me jack shit zero. I’m sure he wasn’t antagonizing people asking questions and if so it was probably people asking stupid questions, or questions that are not easy to answer early in development. And as to the videos getting more dislikes? That’s more than likely from the moronic “woke police” who don’t like having to play as Ciri. The only “drama” is nonsensical shit like that. I go by facts about the writers and what I’ve seen from CDPR, which is all excellent except for the launch of cp2077 and lots of that was due to forced overtime and crunch which the studio have since restructured and cut out. Going by what I found about who is still on the dev team and the fact that the majority of cdpr’s history has been great the game will probably be just fine. I have been gaming since 1987, seen all eras of gaming. This new level of toxic negativity around every little thing these days gets old. Some of y’all never had to play a game that was just a dot bouncing from one side of the screen to the other and it shows.

[@nashbullet3213]

@ You could follow your own advice and keep burying your head in the sand and pretend nothing is amiss. CDPR devs are leaving the studio en masse and forming newer studios with a classic example being Rebel Wolves with Mateusz Tomaszkiewicz as its director. You know nothing and pretending that everything is alright makes it even more laughable and pathetic. Like I stated in an earlier comment to you, game sales will determine how well received a game is and any studio that followed the DEI crap has learned lessons the hard way..

[@joshnizzle]

@@nashbullet3213 See this is where you show you don’t know what you’re talking about, yes about 10 left to form the other studio, they aren’t leaving “en masse” that’s nonsense. I spent hours looking through polish websites to find exactly who left and who didn’t’ and CDPR has some of the lowest dev churn in the industry. Has nothing to do with “pretending nothing is amiss”, it’s called I genuinely researched it and didn’t just repeat what I saw some other doofus say online. Don’t try to tell me I know nothing kiddo, I spent loads of time digging through this horseshit to find out if there was any truth to it and from what I’ve found they’ve only lost about 10 to form that studio, and any others that have left where in minor roles. Basically ALL team leads from Witcher 3 are still on board. I would post you links if KZbin didn’t delete them every time. As i said before I have been gaming since 1987 and seen all eras of gaming, back when all we had was pong. Your comment comes across clearly as one of these “woke police” who thinks they know everything because their favorite KZbin neckbeard said the studio went woke, whereas I ACTUALLY did the research to see roughly how many had TRULY left and of those what roles they were in and what the facts are. Here’s some more facts for you about your fear of DEI, Larian studios head Sven has said in interviews that they try to incorporate that into their hiring process too and they made one of the best games of the last 10-15 years. Then if you add in the fact that CDPR just made phantom liberty which was one of the best dlc released in recent years and they made CP2077 into an amazing game as well, and your whole theory crumbles. I go by facts, not nonsense like “oh but they said they have DEI crap”. I go by what I researched and found out and the overall track record of the studio, facts. Not nonsense woke police bs

[@Chadwickthegooberknight]

I played KCD first on Game Pass. After I finished it, I knew I would play it again, so I bought it in case they took it down. Now, it's the only game I own on Steam.

[@ghostcrabman]

Playing KCD now. First hour was tough but stuck with it. Absolutely loving it.

[@RogerM3X]

Holly molly, thats exactly what I expirienced. First play through and left it becuase i was kind of lost. So i saw some videos and tips and played again from the beginning and had a great and better experience ❤

[@AVVGaming1]

@@RogerM3X yeah and it taught me a lot! Now I have more patience with these games. But if you don’t know this going in it confuses you. I had the same experience with Elden ring and dark souls. I had to learn that dying in game was part of the process lol it’s funny because now KcD is one of my favourite games of all time!

[@RogerM3X]

​@AVVGaming1 Thanks for taking the time to respond. Great video! Also liked and subscribed to your channel😊

[@Triberzis]

You're my new favorite gaming channel. Learnt a lot this video!

[@jimbeaux89]

I’m done wasting my time and money on studios like obsidian, BioWare, etc who clearly hate their customers. Where their first and primary goal is pushing a message first and foremost, and then making their projects the best games possible take second stage. Compare that to Warhorse studios who not only respect their players, but actually listen to its players. I never preorder anything, but i preordered KCD 2 and it’s a no brainer for me.

[@AVVGaming1]

I still hold hope out for Obsidian, even though I saw something they said recently which worried me for sure. Fallout NV was one of my favourite games of all time though!

[@Cheechiob]

I would say, those other developers prioritize making money first and foremost. Be it micro transactions or releasing games with day one expansions. I strongly believe they actually think, because they live in an echo chamber, that they’re making the games people want.

[@joshnizzle]

Whoa what did obsidian do? Outer worlds was good and avowed looks good too

[@nashbullet3213]

@@joshnizzleHas avowed released yet? Sales will determine if a game is good or not, especially in these times

[@joshnizzle]

@ no they pushed it to feb but from what I’ve read and watched about the previews from players it’s shaping up to be pretty great they say.

[@anthonyfiorenza679]

KCD with hardcore with every negative perk is one of my favorite gaming experiences ever. Not even knowing where you are on the map and having to learn your way around the major roads, having to figure your way out of forests and such, fantastic. That's also my one fear in regards to hearing that KCD2 being 2x the size; navigating may not be so simple to figure out. Ah well, we'll see how all that goes.

[@stewhv94]

Bethesda really REALLY needs to be taking notes here.

[@stosh64]

Great video, thanks! I have about 250 hours in KCD1 and just started another playthrough to get refreshed for KCD2 release Feb 4th. KCD2 is the only game I have ever pre-ordered, and I ordered the 'Gold' edition. I am only 3 days into this playthrough of the 1st and I am finding so much I missed before. I never got drunk with the priest and woke everyone ringing the town bell in the wee hours of the night while drunk and having our way with the wenches. I was laughing out loud! Can't wait for 2!!

[@Trickyman26]

The best sidequest of all time. Period.

[@AVVGaming1]

It is the best quest! Thank you for the kind words about the video too! I have no idea why my playthrough took me 500+ hours lol

[@jamesflint9584]

KCD2 will be a massive hit. Many new players are only just playing KCD1 so the fan base is still growing With KCD2 bugs and performance issues will be in at launch as is with every other game but most will be fixed i feel. warhorse studios have come along way in short space of time considering the team was very small with KCD1 Even with the gameplay we have seen they even show some of the flaws which is a great thing. Because they are not saying the game is perfect So massive respect to warhorse studios i hope they smash sales on launch and becomes one of if not the best game of 2025.

[@FeniksGaming]

Warhorse is growing into what Bethesda have been 15 years ago.

[@Trickyman26]

This is the most amazing video about game I saw in many years. As someone living in the Bohemia where Henry comes from, I really appreciate your content. Vávra is hated by some people, because he is showing them the unpleasant truth. And he is the living proof that they were wrong all the time.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@Trickyman26 oh thank you so much! That really means a lot! I honestly admire him for the work he’s done. He was told no by so many people, and he just wouldn’t give up. He refused to move on his vision and look at the end result. The same thing happened with Dark Souls and its creator. They said he should change the formula and he refused and now Elden ring and souls like games are the standard. It’s really awesome to get a comment from someone living in Bohemia as well! I’ll be doing many kcd2 videos in the future but I honestly think this game will change the industry

[@JohnJohn-pm9wq]

I had a similar first impression where I completely gave up on the game when I first booted it up. Then, I decided to go past it and ended to be perhaps the best and most immersive medieval RPG experience of my life. Witcher 3 is still my number 1. It was also a love and hate relationship because I hit several game breaking and progression bugs where I had to put down the game several times till it was fixed. This interrupted the flow for me, and I would imagined what if the game was perfect at launch? And now my hope lies in KCD2 that it will be that experience of playing the most perfect medieval RPG

[@barrybrindle6959]

KCD2 is the only game I am prepared to pre order. The original game is fantastic. Takes awhile to get into but after that it's complete immersion.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@barrybrindle6959 I never pre order. It’s just something I don’t do. But this game I’ve done it. I trust them, 100%! I also have boooed some time of my day job, let’s hope they don’t see this comment lol

[@formdusktilldeath]

The era of the AAA studio’s that made games gamers want to play is over, lost to the all-corrupting influence of ESG and DEI. But where’s a market gap, there’s always people who will try to close it. I’m optimistic about the future of gaming.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@formdusktilldeath me too! I honestly think that the AAA studios are killing themsleves. Before they could these stupid things and still thrive because there was no alternative option. But we’re starting to see a comeback now from small indie developers. I wish everyone was like the Japanese, they don’t ever bother with DEI or anything they just make the game how they want lol

[@michaelhuegel4146]

@formdusktilldeath The only kink to that is these massive companies want to patent every line of code that make mechanics possible. I want so badly to share your optimism.

[@rambo.69]

You can thank the jews for all that

[@Pidalin]

I hope you are right. When you look at what gamers want, it's actually not that hard and expensive to make a well selling game that people will love, but for some reason, they prefer to push unreal engine, raytracing and games that noone can play on today hardware + forced equality. It doesn't make any sense, it's economical sui*ide, they will relize it too late.

[@boburrides]

1. 100% agree, AAA's head got way too big and now its crumbling under its own weight. The future of gaming is in the hand of AA and indies. 2. your Harkonnen mentat profile pic fucking rulez!

[@yukarimurasaki]

I am hoping for kcd2 to be an massive success. But i don't think this will change the industry. The only factor able to change the industry is the customer. Support developer who cares about their games. Refuse companies who tries to introduce certain ideologies. We want to play games to create our own world, not to be "educated" in which pronounce i have to use. We saw how game studios got humbled because of it but there are still so many who follow a path i don't like.

[@DelDredd]

That is how it has been working this year, the amount of Woke DEI crap they have put out has all failed big time, anything with SBI and the like involvement has pretty much died on arrival. Look at the Unknown 9, i think that is still unknown as it disappeared from trace as soon as it released and they were expecting a massive franchise from it with TV shows and movies. Problem for them is gamers are not interested in this crap at all, and this Modern Audience they make this crap for does not exist or if it does it is exceptionally small and does not play video games anyway. They produce all this for the ESG/DEI investment money and then they die, not a very good business model.

[@SL4PSH0CK]

ngl the 1st thing i yearn for was that KCD2 brings back CryEngine in the mainstream market again. its well optimize yet visually still appealing.

[@victornuffel2339]

The single list of games that gave me the same feeling as KCD: Morrowind, Witcher 3, RDR2, AC Odyssey (as the only title in the whole series), Death Stranding. Check them out, get entangled, and don't listen to the critics.

[@zay_tiggygaming]

I had some serious fun with this game in hardcore mode. I went into it blind and loved it from the moment The first mission started

[@AVVGaming1]

Man…I haven’t dared try that yet. I bet it’s so immersive but I have been Jam packed schedule wise. How long would I play through like that take?

[@zay_tiggygaming]

@ it took me 144 hours. Most of that time was spent learning the map, mechanics and how to fight. Then once it clicked I taught myself to read then did pretty much every side quest.

[@AVVGaming1]

@ I think you should contact Guinness world records cuz it took me 500 hours with all the help on normal mode lol

[@kayjay8683]

I think the improving skills by doing and even books is a great game mechanic. I even like eating and sleeping it makes feel really part of the world encourages you to look after yourself and train.

[@tjtj7161]

I think I'd like the game if I gave it a chance again, but when I tried it, I just found it so dry. Maybe I just prefer some fantastical elements or sci fi. As for the DEI stuff (woke things), I'm gay and my opinion is that people need to be careful what they consider too much and where they draw the line to be consistent, because often it just comes off as ME NO LIKE QUEERS EXISTING IN MEDIA. If it's framed as too preachy and out of context in a game I agree, but there are a lot of anti- woke people who are just legitimately bigots and use it as a vehicle to spread hate.

[@psych0_s1s]

i honestly think a game like KCD could do with queer representation as well. how were queer people treated in this area at this time? it wouldnt be out of place for certain to include gay people, though maybe trans people it wouldnt be a hard sell

[@kylefarris8866]

I really do hope the devs of KCD 2 fix the combat mechanics and lockpicking mechanics for consoles. Aside from those two setbacks, the first game was a 9 out of 10 for me.

[@SickySlay7]

The combat mechanics didn't bother me too much with controller but my goodness... the lockpicking still haunts my dreams 😂

[@AVVGaming1]

I think that’s what they have fixed. They specifically addressed it saying they’re trying to make it more accessible. As for lock picking, I played the game about 6 months ago and in the newer editions they have made it a lot better and simple. I actually was able to open every lock once I got the hang of it. When I first played KCD when it first came out I remember saying “okay, lockpicking it out of the question” lol

[@myxlan]

I hate lockpicking on ps4 as well and thought I am not stealth this game. Luckily you can switch to easier lockpicking in game settings - which I found only after some googling, the game will not tell you this.

[@morrisalanisette9067]

lock picking is actually easy once you figure out whats making it fail. but the game doesn't explain how to do it, i had to watch a video. once i understood why i was failing (the left joystick unconsciously leaving the edges when turning), i never missed a lock pick. it's really just when you turn the left joystick, you don't realize it's leaving the edges, all you have to do is focus and make sure it doesn't and it works just fine. One way you can see what i mean is go to the map and twirl the left joystick, you'll notice that you aren't creating a perfect circle with the cursor unless you make sure it doesn't leave the edges. that's what it is detecting

[@psych0_s1s]

omg … i was totally with you until you mentioned the DEI bullshit. cmon man this is embarrassing.

[@AVVGaming1]

Yeah just ignore that part! I’ve said it in a few comments now. Basically, I got caught up in the whole DEI after DAV, then Ciri in Witcher 4 etc. I tried to be a voice or reason, the middle ground, and that didn’t work. Basically I just got caught up in it and learned from it. You won’t ever hear me mention DEI or any of that stuff as long as I continue to make videos. If I could snip it off I would.

[@purefoldnz3070]

only if the sequel still lets you punch cows to level up like medieval Rocky.

[@thechosenone729]

If you liked KCD1 then KCD2 is gonna be lot of fun. I kind of wish for KCD3 but we know Henry Story is over after KCD2 and we will probably see a new game after this about something else from Warhorse neverless im dropping those 60 euros for KCD2 for sure. I had and still have a lot of fun with KCD1.

[@Rednos444]

Genuinely praying for some Star Wars rpg by them

[@thechosenone729]

@@Rednos444 I don't know about that Daniel Vavra is rather sticking to realism and realistic stuff just like in Mafia 1 and 2 also KCD but who knows maybe he will surprise us. Thing is KCD is good because he is there and have control and how the game will end up being when it's released. Thing is i trust him since that guy can write a good story and make up an actually interesting game.

[@Rednos444]

@ I’d say I’d rather want Daniel vavra to make an open world Star Wars game, than Daniel vavra make an Empires Deliverance.

[@zmatecck1917]

I think Vávra could create a game about the Hussites. I'm from the Czech Republic and have watched his various interviews, podcasts, and so on. He has mentioned the Hussites several times, and he seems to love history. If KCD2 is successful, I believe he will continue in the same direction and work on another historical game set in the Czech Republic. We have a rich medieval history that we could showcase this way. Keep in mind that this is just my opinion, nothing confirmed.

[@DarkElfDiva]

You could still have a KCD 3 without Henry. Someone else can be the focus.

[@scottuk894]

It's important to note. 11 person team made this game! it's now 250 for KCD2 with a decent budget!

[@AVVGaming1]

@@scottuk894 yes exactly! I can’t believe how small the team was that made the first. They must be so proud of their work and it shows you that it ain’t about man power but skill. I’d rather have 11 warhose developers than 1000 Ubisoft

[@snakeplissken111]

11 is what they started out, this was a Kickstarter at the beginning. By the end with investor money and scaling up, it was 100+. Check the game's credits. 11 total would have been a little crazy. :-)

[@AVVGaming1]

@ yes you’re correct! But still even then they definitely over exceeded against the odds! Gotta love the passion and dedication

[@snakeplissken111]

@AVVGaming1 Agreed! I have KCDII preordered. Love your little rant about handholding at the beginning of the vid, btw. Exactly my thinking. As great the characters and the world are: Even The Witcher 3 basically witcher senses itself....

[@notobi-wan8344]

I started KCD couple weeks ago. I knew about the hard early game so I was prepared for it. If i didnt know i mayby would have put the game down after 10 hours. And i tell you even with that knowlede i almost did it anyway after getting stuck on saving Ginger mission and those 2 bandits. But i pushed through (with help of Bernard) and after 20 hours something clicked in my brain. I started to get flow of combat and my Henry started winning. I still get my ass kicked by big groups but that is a point of the game. Now im 80 hours deep and about to enter Vranik and endgame. And i will do 2nd playthrough to finish my platinum. I feel like i robbed Warhorse by just paying 3 euros for this game. Definetly excited and ready to pay full price for KCD2

[@AVVGaming1]

@@notobi-wan8344 I actually did an entire video on this called “is KCD too difficult?” And basically your experience is pretty uniform with everyone. There’s a point where you get hooked but it does take like 20-30 hours. Once it clicks you’re good. On KCD1 I would say that gap between starting and clicking it too long. This was the point a lot of people left. If you hadn’t known about the difficulty you could have left. This is where kcd2 will come in and fix that. I honestly, from what I’ve seen, expect this to be a smash hit. I think it’ll be a bigger better version of the first game but more user friendly, but still provide a rewarding challenge. It will change gaming completely in my opinion. That Ginger part is the moment that loses a lot of people for sure.

[@Trickyman26]

Everybody seems to forget that when you fight, you gain experience and level up in combat. In KCD you are getting better by actually fighting in combat. So it is not about "click in your brain". It is intended game design. You cant win as nobody, you must first learn it. But in RPG - that means to level up.

[@janrt1735]

I view Kingdom Come Deliverance more like an interactive medieval museum, than a video game the gameplay isn't all that fun for me, but I do enjoy just walking around and checking things out

[@TheOnePistol]

I one-hundred percent agree that indi games are the future, as well as AA. We're seeing it more and more as of late. I feel like the industry is going through a big reset back to its former glory and the big AAA studios tied down by publishers who are refusing to change course are being left behind. The players have spoken, voting with your wallet works.

[@victornuffel2339]

I just hope that "bigger map" and "more accesible" acutally scares me unjustly. 🙂

[@leonov7157]

I bought KCD1 on a steam sale and I have to say it is the best game I have played this year.

[@AVVGaming1]

It really is special right? There’s like a moment where it just all clicks and then you’re invested and there’s no escaping. I used to just love running through the countryside and everytine you find an enemy camp, you have to actually be strategic and think it through!

[@fellowshipofgaming847]

I love KCD as much as the next person. But let's be real, it's not going to rival GTA6. Hell, it not even rivaling Monster Hunter Wilds in terms of wishlist on steam at the moment. It's going to be a beast of a game for sure. But it's not going to get close to how much GTA will sale. Because it's a niche game.

[@ruudvankaam1500]

Of course it's not gonna get close to GTA6, but also don't underestimate this game. I had never heard of KCD until a couple of weeks ago when I ran in to some videos about the sequel releasing next year. Looks super interesting, so I thought I'd give the original a try. The result is that within a couple of days I got completely hooked to it and can't stop playing. And mind you, this is coming from someone who usually does NOT like RPG's.

[@georgeharrison34]

I FEEL QUITE HUNGRY

[@AVVGaming1]

I’m ravished with the hunger!

[@savejeff15]

Ah I now know what you meant with the comment yesterday. Exactly what I mentioned with gothic. I so so so hope the gothic 1 remake will join this new wave and changes the direction of modern rpgs. Mini maps and quest markers in fantasy RPGs were a mistake. RPGs are about immersion. And immersion comes when you start to observe the world and listen to dialogues. Think about what you know to solve challenges. Mini maps and quest markers make this opposite greatly reducing the potential to immerses

[@AVVGaming1]

Yes and the checklist thing! It kills it when you have like 39 things to do in that area, or 8 side quests at once, so you start treating it like a grocery list and knocking it off. Maybe even put music on in the background. A good RPG will make you want to do these things without telling you, that’s the sign of a great game! I remember Witcher 3 got dialogue so rihht, and then so many games tried to copy it but it didn’t work because although they can copy the set up, but they can’t copy the writing level. I am going to play gothic next by the way thanks to your advice!

[@savejeff15]

@AVVGaming1 man, I would be so happy if you played gothic. It's extremely popular and well known here in Central Europe but it never had any success worldwide. If you want any information or advice I'm pretty knowledgeable about Gothic and it's complicated history. Would be happy to share it with you if you want ;]

[@dynaelder5037]

KCD is a game that stands proud in the gaming world. And Warhorse are a game studio who are a friend of the gamer. They know exactly what we want and give us exactly what we want. When dev's stand with their fans they are here to stay and their games a great big shining W. Agreed, dump the old and rotten to the core studios (forget them) and instead turn your attention to the future developers who deserve your attention such as Warhorse.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@dynaelder5037 exactly my feelings! And, when they knock it out of the park this year, I’m gonna be so happy for them! I hope more studios like Warhose, Lorian etc keep getting given chances and come in and knock some sense into the AAA studio worked

[@dynaelder5037]

@AVVGaming1 To true. In these days of gaming disasters and what sometimes feels like a war, we concentrate to much on the bad. Instead we should turn around and celebrate all of the good.

[@bigeststarspark]

didn't play KCD - not my type of game, but I'm happy that the game made a solid fanbase and having a sequel, it better don't have the first game issues though, and oh boy do I like how AAA studios are shaking, I've had enough of their garbage of the past few years

[@AVVGaming1]

I think we all are at the end of our patience level. It’s getting boring now and almost insufferable. I honestly have a feeling KCD 2 will fix everything wrong with the first. Imagine if they get this rihht (I feel they will) they managed to sell 8 million copies despite all the issues, imagine if they fix it. The sky is the limit.

[@finegamingconnoisseur]

Kingdom Come: Deliverance was one of those games that reminded the video game industry what video gaming really was all about. A work of art to be enjoyed and appreciated, not something to be profited off of, or some kind of 'product' devoid of any soul.

[@thedatatreader]

Gamer Gate wasn't strictly about ideology, it started because of individuals getting an unfair advantage in coverage due to their "connections" with journalists. On top of being incredibly unethical, that kind of corruption puts small unknown developers in an even worse position as they can't afford to have those favors to get a chance at recognition. GG2 is a continuation of that trend, except now the ones with the money and journalists in their pockets have hard ideological interests and unless stopped, would dominate the market through sheer influence. Corruption has always been at the forefront, but now it's some twisted form of an attempt to dominate both reviews and what information is even IN videogames.

[@Dave-ks9fi]

3 complete and detailed play throughs of KCD1 I started to feel I was Henry, it is beyond any other game I know and as a reenactor the attention to the clothing, armour and combat was mind-blowing. KDC2 I expect will become my life for a while.

[@txtrage0312]

Bigger than gta 6 release is crazy im stoked for kcd2 aswell but everyone and the doorstop wants gta6

[@DelDredd]

If the Trailer is anything to go by. they can put GTA6 where the Sun don't shine, far too many lard asses and supposedly majority of the stuff you could do in the older games has been taken out as it is against DEI and Woke insertion rules or some other drivel.

[@maxfarmer222]

Wow unbelievable video!!!! It’s crazy at how much gaming has stalled over the last 10 years because of all the dei crap!

[@towlie4029]

Here to support ya, another great video.

[@AVVGaming1]

Thank you mate! I’ve done two today to try and see how it goes! Really appreciate messages like this and keeps me motivated on creating!

[@markpalmer9844]

Here’s what will happen: the niche audience will love it and everyone else will absolutely MEH.

[@Faceplay2]

As a avid RPG video game fan I really don’t think it’s gonna change the industry that much. I truly think the game has a niche and me, and most of my friends are just not part of it. I much prefer to jump into a rich lore fill the world like the Witcher, then to play, medieval history, channel the video game.

[@BOO-ii3ni]

Hey anime kid. Don't you like Vinland saga??

[@AVVGaming1]

I mean Witcher 3 is my favourite video game of all time and when I say rich RPGs I consider everything CDPR has made as part of that. Some studios know how to make a good rpg. KCD didn’t seem my thing at first either and I preferred Witcher etc. it grows on you though. I think the second installment will give players like yourself a second chance to get into it as the first did have issues that put many off

[@Faceplay2]

@ don’t give me wrong I’m definitely gonna to pick up the second game to give it a chance I just it’s hard to explain, but I just couldn’t quite get into the first game. Again, I think it was great for what it was trying to do. I just there was something about the world they just didn’t quite suck me in. Like Fallout NV, Witcher 3 or cyber punk does.

[@AVVGaming1]

@ sir you have good taste in video games! My top 10 games of all time have Witcher 3, cyberpunk and Fallout NV in it! Fallout new vegas is very similar to KCD. One of those a lot of people don’t enjoy but once they commit to it and get deep into it they hit the point of no return lol such great games! I still play all 3 of those all the time! New vegas was another unreal accomplishment in such a short development time. I’ve done videos on that game!

[@morrisalanisette9067]

i get that, but the thing is i was shocked to find out that historical accuracy is more intereseting than any fantasy game i ever played. it feels like 'earth lore'. I mean it's just as alien and weird, except its real which adds depth. I think maybe the reason it works so well is that it's foreign. but the thing I loved about the game is it's the closest thing to a time machine. I'm just totally converted now, and I always loved fantasy, but my view now is that historically accurate is better than fantasy. If you listen to lore in a fantasy game, you barely pay attention or care half the time cuz it's just what some guy made up. Like the grey orcs of mordheim have taken over Slagtown, oh no!, But in KCD it's like damn this shit actually happened. I'm even just having fun looking at medieval toilets and stuff. I mean you can see how lords pooped back then. it's interesting

[@CactusJack60]

I know which game I'm going to be playing instead of The Witcher 4. 🎉😅

[@TakaChan569]

I mean for those who like the realistic kinda game KCD will be happy, but it's a real big overstatement to say it will change much of anything.

[@ujayet]

Yeah especially that combat systems that’s over complicated for the avg player, it’s a turn off.

[@SL4PSH0CK]

@@ujayet same thoughts. w/ the eyes its getting no doubt itll get the same treatment as Elden Ring or STALKER 2 w/ how it offers option streamlined for mainstream audience. its gotta be accessible somehow to generate more sales 🤔

[@frederik3956]

this whole gamer gate stuff is incredibly overblown and really put me off. theres alwasy an agenda also if everyone is hetro. like why cant i be gay with hans for instance and be forced to be hetro. i want a gay henry lol otherwise nice vid and i also cant wait for kcd2!

[@AVVGaming1]

Yeah just disregard my whole DEI part. It’s because I’ve seen it so much recently with DAV, Witcher 4 trailer etc. I guess I was trying to meet people in the middle but I’ve learned a lesson, sometimes just better to not say anything lol. In regards to your comment, the best games are the ones that are a blank canvas. You ain’t forced to make Henry straight or make Henry homosexual, you the player can decide. That is when a game smashes it out of the park. Look at BG3, that handled it really well. Ultimate freedom!

[@frederik3956]

@AVVGaming1 hey thanks for reacting! i dont know the examples you give but i will say i agree that pandering is so shit for both the communities they use and the general audience they pander to. genuine representation of diversity is very cool tho becuase it does show an interesting persective which is the whole point of a good rpg i think. also im on my first playthrough so maybe im just not at the gay henry bit haha cheers!

[@AVVGaming1]

@ haha! No I appreciate you responding. Honestly, I hope you enjoy the game! Just be careful cuz once you’re in, you’re in. It really sucks you in and next thing you know you’re stuck in the world lol. I went from 20 hours to 500 hours in like an hour lol

[@creaksmcgee6620]

Totally agree, but you def didn't have to bring DEI into your criticism

[@AVVGaming1]

Yeah if I redid the video I’d take it out. It’s my fault because it’s been such a hot topic recently and it was an unnecessary addition. Sorry about that!

[@joshnizzle]

Yes get tired of hearing about that and the woke police complaining anytime a female is a lead character despite women making up 46% of console gamers. It’s just stupid.

[@Sandman755]

Realism and immersion is the cornerstone of the RPG genre, we do not have quest markers in the real world (yet) so putting them in a game breaks the immersion and reminds you that you are in a game. To my mind, it's a no-brainer. Literally.

[@PoorlyWrttenReviews]

I love kcd, but saying "kdc2 will rival gta 6 as the biggest game of the year" is a crazy statement 😂

[@AVVGaming1]

I think it’s true! I think most anticipated will be gta6, but if you took that away, I think this would be rihht up there

[@StoneyGround-zs8oh]

Great vid man, you’ve got me stoked for this release!

[@AVVGaming1]

Thank you! I’m really stoked for it. The other day I saw a video saying how good 2025 will be for gaming and they didn’t even mention KcD2. I’m telling you, the gaming world have no idea what’s coming. It’s gonna come out, get High reviews and people are all gonna know who Henry is by the end of the year!

[@PseronWyrd]

"After this game they began to simplify their formula to appeal to a broader audience." The irony!. Back in 2002 old-school Arena and Daggerfall fans said Morowind was simplified. They said it was not a "real" RPG at all. In fact, the first time I encountered the term "dumbed down" on gaming forums was in relation to Morrowind. They had something of a valid point too. Morrowind is, by far, the most simplified game in the Elder Scrolls series, relative to its predecessor. Everything social media says about modern gaming in 2024 they said about Morrowind in 2002 (sometimes literally word for word). The more things change the more they stay the same.

[@SuperSpells]

Context makes all the difference in cases like these. But that's what everyone says when they prefer the games they like over something new that does something different. I never played Arena or Daggerfall, so I can't comment on them, but the transition from Morrowind to Oblivion was jarring in terms of just how streamlined and easy everything became. I'd personally like to know in exactly what aspects Morrowind was not a real RPG and how it was dumbed down. Like the specific mechanics or aspect of the game rather than broad terms. Because a lot of people will make that argument, but won't have clear and obvious examples to demonstrate. Also, I'm well aware that this isn't your argument, and you don't need to defend the opinions of people who made comments 22 years ago. I'm just curious xD

[@PseronWyrd]

@@SuperSpells Morowind cut 12 skills from Daggerfall, Oblivion cut 6 skills from Morrowind and Skyrim cut 3 skills from Oblivion. So, in terms of skills we see that of these three games Morowind simplified the most (A couple of specifics: Daggefall's Streetwise and Etiquette skills eliminated and consolidated into Morowind's simpler Speechcraft skill, the elimination of Daggerfall's nine language skills which could be learned in order to pacify enemies and avoid combat). Morrowind eliminated joinable factions such as Daggerfall's ten Knightly Orders and eight Temples (with political affiliations and services and quests), reduced Daggerfall's nine Vampire bloodlines to three, eliminated Daggerfall's fourteen witch covens (and the quests they offered), eliminated Daggerfalls national and regional Holidays, eliminated its banking system (including letters of credit, loans and interest payments, as well as re-sellable player housing), item identification services (in Daggerfall magical items had to be identified by a Master of the Scry before they could be used), eliminated ship travel, horses, map-based fast travel, reputation in Daggerfall could go up or down according to a character's actions (and could often make other factions hostile) whereas reputation in Morrowind can only go up. I could go on, but I think these examples are sufficient to make the point. The size and scope of Morrowind was drastically reduced and, in some cases, made simpler, relative to Daggerfall. Daggerfall's map is 80,823 square miles in size; Vvardenfell is approximately 6 square miles in size. It is estimated that Daggerfall City contains over 800 buildings; Balmora contains 41 buildings. City day and night cycles were eliminated (city gates are closed at night, open during the day (though if a character has a high Climbing skill they can climb over the walls at night). There are 4,229 dungeons in Daggerfall; there are 273 dungeons in Morrowind. And so on. Daggerfall's character creation is the finest in the series. Daggerfall allows the player to adjust a character's health, starting attributes (between 75 and 10), adjust leveling speed, and allows the player to choose from a list of advantages/disadvantages (effectively creating custom Birthsigns). Morrowind does have its good points. Its handcrafted game world can feel more immersive. And, in my opinion, its main quest is the best in the entire series. I have never understood the charge of not being a true RPG though. I am able to roleplay in all the Elder Scrolls games just fine.

[@SuperSpells]

@@PseronWyrd Thanks for the huge breakdown! Though I imagine that some of the cut factions could easily be explained by they don't exist on the continent that the game takes place on. Reputation going down would've been nice to see as well. And I agree that Morrowinds main narrative still feels better to me than Oblivion (especially Oblivion, you aren't even the hero in that one) and Skyrim. But I can understand those that feel scope, quantity of dungeons and buildings, and size of the explorable area are more key features for open world RPGs for some than others. I don't have the same values, but I can understand them at any rate. I do still wish you had access to some spells (and specifically, spell creation) that you had in Morrowind. Namely levitation. Being able to fly in Morrowind was a novel experience for me and no other open world game has let me do it since. Not without mods anyway, as I think Skyrim has some flying mods.

[@magical5181]

Warhorse are one of the last studios that create games with passion, for their fans.

[@AVVGaming1]

And we must cherish them! It’s so rare nowadays!

[@magical5181]

@AVVGaming1 I agree!

[@nerad1994]

Rockstar games has the quality as well but also has greed that taints them a bit

[@Brumsly]

3:39 She’s not seriously suggesting Elden Ring has poor performance/stability, is she? Surely she’s not THAT delusional?

[@gulanhem9495]

What a dumb, all those comments. Elden Ring was perfection. Kingdom Come 2 will be too.

[@ArcticSounds]

Is this a joke? I can’t tell. Elden Ring has notoriously poor optimization

[@mkstone6342]

I remember when Zork came out, it was a lot of work to get familiar with the controls in that one. Nice video.

[@AVVGaming1]

Thank you very much! I have already seen a video today which confirms that they are improving the controls to be more user friendly and easier to use. Which will certainly help get more people adapted. I think the thing is they have to make it more user friendly and yet not lose that difficulty or uniquesness thst the first game had. That is vital! I bet they’ll pull it off though!

[@kingofpop022]

I need the Witcher 4 to be like this

[@x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x]

Witcher 4? I have heard only about Witcheress 4 game. There's no Witcher 4 announced.

[@CZJames20]

Nah Witcher 4 will be different and amazing all on it´s own, we need different kind of RPG´s, not copycats. CDPR games are amazing and I vastly prefer their games but KCD 2 will be fun for sure.

[@CZJames20]

@@x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x hahaha...

[@coraxor]

Great video. Sums it all up perfectly! Can't wait for KCD2.

[@AVVGaming1]

Thank you very much! I can’t wait either. I’m booking off work just for it lol

[@coraxor]

@AVVGaming1 me2😅

[@TheDoomSlayerButPettingaCat]

Oh god he is talking about DEI

[@AVVGaming1]

Yeah the only part I regret adding to the video. I’ve just had so much of it in my feed recently and it’s stressed me out that I thought it should be added. From now on I ain’t ever talking about it again lol 😂

[@cristianmatei2961]

As a Morrowind diehard fan , I cannot agree more with you. I played dozens of RPGs and forgot most of their names. Dragon Age, Fable, etc cannot compete, they are not even in the same league. Absolute love your video!

[@AVVGaming1]

Oh thank you so much! I think it’s about immersion and trusting the player to figure stuff out. When that happens, it makes you more immersed because you gotta really get into it and focus. When I see a game like DAV, it’s so in your face that you never get immersed as they always tell you what to do. Player freedom leads to experimentation. If we both play DAV we will have the same experience. If we both play KCD or Morrowind we will have completely different experiences. That’s the beauty in it!

[@maxraynard8433]

Bro I was with you until the gamer gate stuff, what a bummer that’s your perspective. Games having an “ideology” isn’t bad, games being bad is bad. Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the best rpg’s of all time and has plenty of ideological commentary in it.

[@Dvori.official]

Except that it's exactly the opposite. Games serve as an escape from reality for most players. No one will address trans and LGBT issues in their games. A small percentage of players will, but not the majority. The absolute majority will Hate it

[@Richard-rk1ru]

Yeah all great works of art carry an ideology, an philosophical overlap and comment on morality. Something that the devs stand for. Opinions make us human after all. And I think AVV realizes that too. It was just poorly worded and he made it sound like he want all works of fiction to be hollow, gutted and without and opinion. But I think he was still talking only about the 'bad agendas' not all of it. Well that's the impression he has left on me at least.

[@ZachariahJ]

Yes, it is disappointing that he's come out as a gatekeeper. If people don't like games, they shouldn't buy them. Just buy the games you like, and don't buy the ones you don't like. Embrace the free market, not cancel culture! I'll still prob watch some of his vids, but I'm unsubscribing. That's my choice as a consumer! People should take similar choices when buying games, instead of feeling they are entitled to have all games made suitable for them.

[@AVVGaming1]

Sorry to have lost your sub! Honestly, it went against what I wanted to do even covering the DEI stuff. What happened is I made a video saying I enjoyed DAV, and lost a lot of subs. Then I tried to correct it by giving my opinion and then stupidly thought I could come across as neutral and balanced on the subject, which upset people even more. Bottom line is this, it won’t ever be mentioned in any video again in the future from me. I’m done with it and I want to move on. To be honest I don’t care about DEI and I think the reaction to the new Witcher 4 trailer is ridiculous. I’m just tired of it being all over my feed and seeing people beat up on games, and then get millions of views. However, I made a mistake. I apologise to yourself, and I give you my word I won’t cover it again. It’s not me, and I should never have felt compelled to it because of other KZbinrs. I have to be me. Thank you for this comment, it really hit home!

[@ZachariahJ]

@AVVGaming1 AVV, soz for late reply - just got back from a family visit. I think I over-reacted. I know you are a nice guy. I made that comment in a rush when I was getting ready for the train, and I was stressed. Having to go see my family does that to me! I'll re-sub - don't worry. Honestly, I over-reacted - you make whatever vids you like mate.

[@pop_steez8009]

I've been planning on getting it, but now I'm 3x as excited. I've never played the first one, and I absolutely believe there's a very bright future for the independent gaming industry

[@UriahGnu]

Warhorse Studios is in no way an indie game developer. Their first game KCD1 was made by ~100 devs, not 11, and published under Deep Silver (a large AAA publisher, later sold, and now Warhorse, Deep Silver and their current official publisher PLAION are owned by Embracer Group, worth over $40 billion dollars. Sorry to say, but they have not been indie since the kickstarter.

[@hellzellz1022]

By that logic there is technically no indie games, as people working on projects can’t fund it without a publisher. Same logic would apply to people who write books, even if they do it themselves majority need a publisher unless they are ridiculously rich.

[@UriahGnu]

@@hellzellz1022 There is a flourishing indie industry of actual indie devs who do not need publishers and tens of millions of dollars, Warhorse is not one of them, and I would argue anyone making an open world RPG is by definition unable to be an indie developer as the funding and man power required is simply too great.

[@hellzellz1022]

@ but by definition an independent studio would be the big studios like Ubisoft because they are the studio that is its own publisher and require nobody else. So… the definition of what is indie and what isn’t is purely subjective at this point. Arguably I would say it is more to do with the size team and availability of resources. Which warhorse was an 11 person team with minimal resources comparatively.

[@UriahGnu]

@@hellzellz1022 no it is not subjective in this case at all. Yes, AAA has to do with team size and budget, Ubisoft and EA self publishing doesn't make them indie. Also you are wrong, Warhorse had more than 100 developers to ship KCD1, the 11 devs quote was for the initial prototype for the kickstarter and instantly changed once they went into full production, and are ~250 now for KCD2. Cut it whatever way you want to, Warhorse is NOT an indie studio by any definition.

[@44zeex]

They are indie. They didn't have money so they had to Kickstart meaning they raised their own funds. Even studios when they were new like Naughty Dog and Bungie were funded by bigger companies. Bethesda was indie at one point because they made small games that they sold to fund their big games. Once they got bought they became AAA because they were told what games to make. The size of the team doesn't matter, it's where you get your money. Warhorse may now be AA because they got bought by THQ Nordic because they needed a backer because they didn't have money. Not because they were popular and a studio wanted to buy them like blizzard. Its AA now and not AAA because THQ didn't buy them for the sole purpose to make games for thq, they bought them as a backer to give them money to make what ever they wanted when they wanted. The reason it feels like AAA because the man who made mafia left that studios because they wouldn't let him be creative and half his team left with him.

[@koblizek85]

I've spend 620 hours on KCD and already pre ordered KCD 2. I absolutely love to game and the possibility to choose your playstyle, which gives you the possibility to complete it numerous times and always see something new.

[@chadwolf3840]

KCD2 is the next Skyrim. Game is going to be huge.

[@olafsigursons]

Better to change and be fun. The first one was really boring.

[@Skellissaint]

Alright you’ve got me intrigued.

[@xXMasterXx22]

It was a great video until in 17:30 you complained about the game standing towards the support of Non-Binary people. Don't get me wrong, I hate Dragon Age IV as much as the next guy, and I adore evil playthroughs in any game where I can choose to be evil because the game and I know what choices are evil, not because I want the game to validate my transphobia by telling me that it's ok to hate on a non-binary character just because their gender identity. Respecting people is not "an ideological agenda", it's what must be done and that's not negotiable.

[@AVVGaming1]

I think maybe I need to either remove that part or explain it better. The problem is, I do so many videos thst sometimes I think I’ve explained something (like in a video 2 videos a go) and miss it in this one. But I have nothing against anyone, no matter their beliefs or anything. To be honest, the whole DEI thing actually doesn’t bother me at all, I just don’t care. I don’t notice these things. But it is clearly a huge deal in the industry nowadays according to my feed. So I guess my point was, DAV and other studios focus too much on inserting this stuff, regardless of whether it fits the story etc. the point I wanted to make is when a game studio just focuses on making a great game, and doesn’t worry about any messages or anything, it is very much appreciated. Does that make sense?

[@xXMasterXx22]

@AVVGaming1 I don't get why people tend to say videogames used to stay away from ideology and politics since this was never the case. Every statement is political since language doesn't exist outside of the world we live in. Art, moreover, (yes, I'm speaking about videogames), exist as creations of people who exist in a world and interact with society and its problems wether they want it or not. With that being said, idealizing a time where games weren't political simply means the person that says that wasn't really paying attention. Actually, the games you regard as great in the video are filled with ideology and philosophical messages that go beyond simple entertainment. I think the real problem, in which I believe we can both agree, is in the way companies take advantage of trending social movements just for economic purposes. And the issue is that we tend to hate on each other rather than hating the ones playing and profiting with our beliefs. Gamers see LGBTQ characters purposefully designed to b annoying to trigger anti woke people, and then say devs try to push and ideological agenda (which is never the case, they don't care about ideology, they care about money and engagement), so they end up hating the ideology. In the same way, we as minorites get triggered by people hating on us and what we believe instead of explaining that those companies don't represent us nor our ideologies, and that we should all be hating on them for using our beliefs as ragebait. I can understand and believe that you don't hate minorities, however I think we all have the responsibility to anticipate misinterpretations of what we say given the context in which we discuss topics as these. I hope next time you can shed some light into the real problem so that we can work together to get some respectful representation and stop those who profit from people hating on each other. Peace ✌️🏳️‍🌈

[@calamitycaller927]

​@AVVGaming1 I was gonna say something similar. When you mentioned DEI I unliked the video. Saying it's DEI in a fantasy game is absurd. You didn't claim BG3 was woke or DEI... seemed a bit ridiculous to even bring it up

[@AVVGaming1]

@@calamitycaller927 yeah it was because I’ve been smashed with it, with many different people and I think I just got too much into it. If you listen to my other videos you’ll see I tried to take a neutral stance on it. Like trying to calm every down after DAV and then the Witcher 4 trailer etc. obviously it didn’t work, but I brought it over to this video. I can’t do anything now but apologise, and move on. Make sure to not put it in any other videos going forward. It’s not my place, not my subject and I greatly regret having it at the end of this video.

[@calamitycaller927]

@AVVGaming1 eyy. Respect. I appreciate your reply and replies all around. You seem to care. I actually did watch the W3 Ciri video. That one was really good. It was unbiased and you mentioned great points. I'm not saying you can't mention DEI, it just seemed out of place with what you were talking about in KCD and without justification. Often DEI is just used as a placed holder for bigoted opinions that are unfounded. Now if KCD had all these out of place "idealogies" AND still claimed be 100% historical I could at least say it's not unfounded. We may still disagree on the why, but at least it would be worth bringing up then. Either way. It just seemed off and left the wrong impression as the first video I'd seen of yours. Again, the ciri one was good. And everything else on this KCD one was, too haha

[@mrmhj9925]

Yeah i wanna give all my support to WH. Kingdom Come is peak gaming. Its everything a game should be, this and Witcher 3 but one thing about Kingdom Come is, it takes itself even further and i love that because i love the sense of feeling of becoming more stronger and better the more i play. Now i cant believe they're doing a 2nd game. I cannot wait! This month will blow by. 2 looks more polished and way more advanced. I can now hunt with a Crossbow! Haha. The game is gonna ruin my life! Lol

[@thPrisoner]

As an older gamer, 64 years old, I enjoyed KCD as a throw back when games were more challenging and had great stories. KCD doesn't have the puzzle solving of older games but it was a lot of fun to play and not many games are that enjoyable for me anymore.

[@gigachadgaming1551]

Kcd is literally the next step in Bethesda-like games

[@AVVGaming1]

Yes! I think that’s the point I was trying to make! As Bethesda declines..here comes this game. I really feel it’ll be the Skyrim of its time!

[@lt.danicecream]

They use the concept of making games more accessible as an excuse to be lazy and cheap

[@timbuckley321]

I'm so freaking psyched to hear this! I'm just now throwing another couple hundred hours into a second playthrough of this classic , THE SECOND ONE LOOKS SO GOOD!

[@Rational863]

Literally the only game I'm more excited for is GTA6.... In fact after watching this video I bought the gold editing!

[@zachcaudle43]

Nice video man. I love that so much of us love a great game and can get excited about this amazing sequel. Cheers mate! 🎉

[@AVVGaming1]

Honestly I really mean it when I say it’s gonna rock the gaming industry. I’m telling you, I don’t get hyped for many games and am usually patient. This is probably the first time I can confidently say “this had everything we need.” It’s gonna shock a lot of people who missed the first. I cannot wait!

[@blu9016]

I have tried to get into Kingdom Come so many times. And then I watch videos like these and it makes me want to give it another try. Thank you for an amazing analysis.

[@primusro]

I can't believe that you love the freedom the game gives you, difficult combat and multiple ways of handling quests and you never mentioned Gothic, which is basically the grand daddy of these types of RPGs.

[@AVVGaming1]

@@primusro I have a whole video dedicated to gothic very soon! Like 2 videos away!

[@primusro]

@AVVGaming1 my man! looking forward for it.

[@AVVGaming1]

@ haha honestly I did a recent video new years special and everybody asking for it! I been promising for a while! It’s gonna be great! Love video games that changed the industry forever.

[@Emysta1997]

I love how he says the “honor mechanism” like rdr2 didn’t come out the same year

[@syberianbeast6767]

You are absolutely right! I agree with every word, I am also tired of games where they tell me what to do, I don't feel freedom anymore, I don't feel the feeling of a pioneer, I don't feel the unknown, huge open worlds are not always cool, like Assassin Valhalla, but there are old games like Gothic, where a small world and cool game design, together with the coolest atmosphere can give unforgettable sensations, alas, now this is such a rarity. p.s. By the way, there is a possibility that the Gothic Remake will also give us another drop of that same old game concept that has now sunk into oblivion. The developers listen to the fans, and I hope that they will also be able to make a successful game, and perhaps we will see a sequel... p.s.s. Sry for my English.

[@AVVGaming1]

So as for gothic, I am about to do a lot of videos on it! A lot of my subscribers love that game and it’ll be new videos soon! Next week!