The deflect system almost reminds me a lot (in feel) of the parry in Ghost of Tsushima, when you pull it off consecutively (especially on bosses) you just feel so bad ass knocking a monster or big bad guys combo down to nothing and just turning the momentum around on them and ending with a big attack. This game really rewards you for learning movesets of your enemies and it makes getting your ass kicked feel a little more forgivable because of how awesome you feel.
Don't compare this trash to ghost lol ghost had a block/parry button this game has its parry tied to the dodge which will lead you to dodging instead of parrying and getting hit plus there's a major issue currently where the frame rates directly affect the speed of the games so any stutters or non consistent frames keeps the attacks constantly changing on there timing which makes it just annoying when you parry every attack of a combo one time the miss them completely the next time doing the same exact thing.
@@Thiccness_Is_Delicious it’s tied to the same button yeah but one tap is a parry and two taps is a dodge. Pretty easy to do them separately and it’s satisfying like a perfect parry in ghost to pull off a parry in this game. If you don’t agree that’s more than fine obviously I was just comparing the feelings of success with two mechanics in two games that give me the same badass feeling is all
Fucking loving this game it took a while to get the hang of the parry but honestly once you get it its second nature been going through bosses like nothing it's way more forgiving in my opinion but I really like how everything flows together but I will admit this game is dividing people
5:11 What works is the thing I've been harping on for years: Consumables suck, "refillable containers" are king. You've infinite uses of the spells as long as you can spare the spirit and aren't limit locked, so you're encouraged to used them instead of being discouraged by scarcity and hoarding syndrome.
The comment about the first boss being make or break really hit home. I had several epiphany-like moments as I figured out the deeper aspects of the combat system mid fight. All in all, good game.
Even though I don’t buy many of the games from these videos they are still my favorites to watch, the feedback is always exactly what you guys are thinking of the games and expressing it in such an informative and hilarious manner, keep up the good work 🙌🏼
So the first boss was pretty hard. But I absolutely loved it, I understand it may push some people away but I gotta say he was so fun to learn his patterns and beat.
I'm really digging the morale system, it's a great indicator of how much you need to grind in a level to progress. Don't have much time for gaming these days so a feature like that saves so much time and takes a bit of the guesswork out of it
My favorite thing about this game is the addition of ai companions. Yes they are really dumb but i love how they draw aggro that allows you to catch your breath a bit. As a dynasty warriors 3-8 player i just like seeing a few of the officers here so thats nostalgia points. Also i did try the demo first and i bought the game due to the demo for sure. I probably wouldve passed on this game if not for the demo so yea
Dynasty warriors 4 was my sheet back in the day. I was annoying as hell qoth Cao Ren the shield dude and the shadow hair. Me and my friend did every mission combo to unlock the shadow hair. Loved the older ones too. But after four they all felt two easy to me.
Day 1 patch seemingly makes a huge difference. I've had zero issues with stutter or lag, and input has been snappy. I'm pleasantly surprised by how good the game's first impression is - and I'm personally a huge fan of Diablo-style loot systems (i.e. LOADS OF LOOT). I'm playing at 1440p with more or less max (except shadows). Apparently DLSS will be introduced in coming weeks also!
mouse and keybaoard controls are terrible though. i personally play on controller but apparently nioh 2 on keyboard mouse was pretty great so idk why they messed this one up..
As a friendly advice - if you dont know how Nioh/Team Ninja are built, dont focus on loot mgmt on the 1st playthrough. It is there focused in the NG+ and over difficults.
@@ironman-fg3jh what makes it terrible, I am curious. I spent 4 hours in this game so far playing on keyboard and mouse and haven't experienced any issues
@@warriorfromhammerfell1557 they've implemented controller deadzones from what I've heard. Meaning if you don't move your mouse fast enough the screen won't move. And the menus are controller emulation instead of being pc menus. That's just what I read on steam reviews again I don't use keyboard and mouse controls
@@ironman-fg3jh didnt notice any deadzones or maybe I was too focused on the combat to notice it. As for the controller emulation like on tips and tutorials, you just need to change the Controler under Settings to Mouse Enabled and everything will be shown in Keyboard keys..
I played the demo and i always wondered why tf would people enjoy playing a game thats just incredible hard and frustating when games are meant to be relaxing and honestly i think i found out why because i was hooked and spent like 60 tries trying to beat that one first boss that has 2 phases lol ... I was mad and frustated but i still wanted to beat him and i realized that i was getting better every single time i faced him it just felt good
Games are meant to be fun. For some people relaxing is what they consider fun, others like challenge, others like being scared or exploring large worlds or digging into details of systems and numbers going up. To each their own I say.
It’s worth noting that the Chinese voiceover is perfect. Nioh 2 had this same problem too, where the Japanese voice cast were fantastic but for some reason they decided to go with cockney English for the English version.
It sounds great in Chinese. The only Problem for me is, i don't understand it and in the Heat of the Battle having to read Subs literally sucks for me. So i changed it to English and the Voiceover is good.
After playing the game for a good bit I absolutely love it and for those who found the first boss to be a wall. I recommend just luring him into the corner near the cliff and face hugging in phase 1, it's super easy to just dodge/counter every critical attack as its heavily telegraphed and his basic attacks have a small wind up as well. Even if you fight him normally it's easy once you memorize his attacks as for phase 2, just get him down to half health and use the divine beast which is X and B for the cuteness. The game also has a super easy mode in the form of reinforcements, you can have up to two and once you unlock shenlong and use the divine meter speed up skill, you basically have a full health and revive for them, it's basically like magic or ashes from Elden ring, a built in easy mode of sorts.
I gotta say, I love any souls like with good parry mechanics and while sekiro felt like it's own thing this game actually feels like a dark souls game with a competent parry. I love it.
@@cenciende9401 The thing is with souls games you were never forced to learn how to parry. To me parry in those games was unreliable, unrewarding, and definitely not necessary to beat the game. Sekiro on the other hand was consistant once you got good at it, rewarding, and in most cases necessary if you wanted to beat bosses. I only played this game for 30 minutes but the combat definitely gave me the sekiro wibes and felt smooth and very rewarding...most importantly it was fun. While i enjoyed souls games i always felt as if i was almost cheesing the game by having to roll so much where as Sekiro i felt like i actually needed sill to beat the game.
@@15xgg80 Agreed, the difference between DS Parry and Sekiro Parry is that Sekiro's directly interacts with a resource that is a core mechanic of the combat. The DS parry is just an additive that's nice if you do it but not necessary/intended to be perfected/trained to progress.
@@cenciende9401 You cannot use Dark Souls parry as a reliable tool in all fights. It is unusable with any animal opponents, and too few bosses are parryable. It is a lot of risk for little return. I still master the parry as much as I can in DS games, because I like learning the movesets and countering enemies, but parry feels like an abandoned child in quite a few fights. It is a gimmick there, instead of a core mechanic. Elden Ring is a huge improvement in that area. Not perfect, but way better than DS. Parry is still not a core mechanic, the ridiculous rolling through attacks and blocking are. The fact that parry is an Ash of War instead of a base skills says it all. So, it is perfectly possible to master the DS/ER parry, and still consider it a lacking implementation.
Great review as usual! The moment the combat hit for me in the demo, I knew this was an instant buy. I find the gameplay loop incredibly satisfying, with lots of different options. I do agree with the presentation and it's easily the weakest point for me: the layout of the areas is not that exciting and, like you said, the visuals sort of feel dated. The choreography during the cutscenes definitely surprised me too though; some fun stuff in those. But yea, so far, it has been living up to my excitement!
I love both Nioh games and I absolutely love this as well. One thing worth mentioning is that this game has a very user friendly, fantastic photo mode. I love when a game has a photo mode but I don't always spend a lot of time in there but with this game I did
I’m not sure how I feel about this morale system. It sounds interesting, but when I’m struggling with a boss or farming one, I don’t like being forced to grind the map just to not be at a disadvantage. I’m guessing they didn’t like people running past enemies on a map just to get to the boss. This is a bit of an incentive to fight through the mobs.
Been playing for about 4 hours and I am loving it! I love how you could just parry everything, from fire bombs, arrow shot at you or even any kind of spell the boss throws at you lol.
I wish more games had actual demos, instead of $60 holds on my checking account that require me to set a 100 minute timer from the moment I click "Play" to decide whether or not I'm going to let it finalize. Having a real demo is a big reason why I gave Wo Long a shot, and after getting to know the game better at my own pace I decided to buy it. I can see why the reviews are mixed, but I can say with confidence that it's something I will enjoy.
Everyone says that but if a game looks like shit it takes away from the game. People have this strange view that graphics don't mean anything. Growing up with 4 bit games, graphics are as important as mechanics. You need both to make a good to great game
I kind of agree with the dodge point. I thought I was the only one feeling like it's lackluster. I haven't been able to pull one off without getting hit yet, and am starting to wonder whether or not it has I-frames in it. Kind of wondering the point if the parry is better to begin with and does more for you.
@@Joreel I use to hate being that guy saying “ill wait till it’s 50 percent off” but there’s way too many good games coming out for ps5 that okaish games are not worth the 70 dollar price tag, or maybe I’m just getting old lmao
The setting is the Three Kingdoms Romance, same as Dynasty Warriors. My first run through the demo I quit when I found out the first boss has a second form. Then I replayed and found out I could block and parry while blocking. Wrecked that boss with no sweat. It's fun.
I wonder how much of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is in this game? As a Shin Sangoku Musou(Dynasty Warriors) & Soulsborne fan, I have been a bit excited to play this.
I almost quit on the first boss because I'm pretty bad, but since you said it was a tougher one, I'm going to stick with it. It's an awesome game. Good demos sell games!
It took me a few attempts but he's not as bad as you'd think at first. He's quite manageable if you can keep hitting him and overwhelm and then deflect when he does hit
@@trvpmusic2569 To each their own. Personally, I think that in Nioh the combat system is much better. Different fighting stances with many tricks make the game dynamic and interesting. The same tricks in wo long quickly get bored
I DONT believe they should actually. I think thats the point. That steep difficulty curve is a norm. Bum rushing isnt going to help so try to compose yourself and spend a few deaths learning the attack patterns. Youll definitely get it down.
Super fun game but it feels a bit like a step back from Nioh 2. Nioh 2 was IMO Team Ninja's best game. Filled with content, amazing artstyle, level design massivly improved over the first game and HUGE build variety.. ...Wo Long tho feels like a budget version of that. Levels are WAY smaller and boring, artstyle is not as strong, build variety is there but it's less compeling... Overall I do hope we gonna get a sequel but for now, after finishing it, instead of going into NG+ I... installed Nioh 2 again.
Absolutely loved this game and was a bit sad it fell under the radar since 2023 was so stacked. Despite the flaws it has some of the most satisfying and crisp combat I've ever experienced. I actually preferred the combat here over Nioh 1 and 2 despite me loving those as well.
Definitely influenced by Nioh 1 & 2 a LOT. Some of the enemies used are similar if not same. Even their animations. Kinda reminds me of how Elden Ring is basically the sum of all of From Software's current catalogue.
As a freelance artist myself, I really think this looks good graphically and in terms of artistic direction. But I guess that's just me being a guy that prefers games that run well and play well over games that overdo fidelity. We've come to a point in the gaming industry where I've come to appreciate a ton of retro games more so than hyper-realistic, photogrammetry type ones.
@@HighLanderPonyYT , oh, of course, I'm not merely talking about this game alone. That's definitely a bad sign when a game looks dated while also stuttering and lagging behind. I guess I'm simply pointing out that I'm not exactly annoyed by its overall art direction. If they can fix and smoothen out the frame rate and gameplay with quick patches, I think that'll do the trick. So, you definitely have a solid point there.
It's absolutely spectacular. They do need to do a better job of explaining specific effects pertaining to those that can be placed on armor and weapons. Like what they are for, what they do. Some are pretty self-explanatory, but others aren't gonna make much sense to a lot of people.
I love love love Nioh and Nioh 2! I also enjoyed Sekeiro but found it too hard. Will defo buy this! Quite excited to play this. Seems like a good mixture of both. I’m not too bothered by the lack of event variety. I even like their story telling. Yeah it’s a bit .. cringy, but I’m a sucker for it ahaha..
@Astra Inclinant thing is, it worked for me for the most part, but the fucking apes .. the god damn apes ..!! Tbh there were 4 bosses that gave me too hard a time. Otherwise I found it great.
I like the genre but def not a super fan.. They all kinda play the same imo I still may check it out at some point.. I love Team Ninja & everything they put out is of stirring quality.. Albeit very challenging most of the time
After Elden Ring, I think I am done with Souls-Borne games. I find them too tedious, personally. I don't have the kind of free time to get gud. I am glad that people get the kind of games they like though.
Great video! Can I make a suggestion? When you’re talking about different weapons, magic, etc. can you highlight what you are talking about in the video? IE, when discussing different spells, show us some of the spells
Another amazing review, This is the first time I bought a game before I watched your before you buy videos, as I had played the demo and had so much fun even though I got my butt handed to me lol
I will be real here, the gameplay isn't really all of that. It could had been more flashy instead of it being somewhat underwhelming. Like the stamina system is kind of easy to deplete in this game. When that happens you will very likely end of getting killed by the enemy.
You make the game look AWESOME. I was on the fence about the game, but now I know that there is no way I am going to even try this game! Whatever the opposite of fire is, that's what I am when it comes to Souls-like gameplay.
Why? They didn't pay these guys or anything. Team Ninja are og and legit man. They reached their peak years ago. Now they just riding and giving us a challenge to defeat still with each game. Can they evolve from here? Probably not anymore but hey. They still give us something to accomplish right.
If you enjoyed Sekiro or souls born game but want a faster paced combat experience. Wo Long is a good game for that. Idk if you ever seen the Ninja Gaiden games or Dynasty Warrior games but this game is that but more Sekiro formula.
I like how Tecmo put Zhang Liang right in the beginning of the demo. It's almost as if they're saying to potential customers: Listen, this dude is the "Skill Check Boss if you purposely don't use the Dragon Summon" if you can't get past him, don't buy the game//
I'm not really a Souls fan, but the way this is presented - as more of a Souls-lite experience - I think I can definitely get behind. I loved Jedi: Fallen Order so if this is similar to that (or even a tad bit tougher) then I think it will be right up my alley.
Keep up the great work! You guys are so consistent, do not let politics get in the way of an honest review and overall entertaining content! I have saved myself money by watching these before you buys and not saved money as well 😉 Keep it coming
It just doesn't feel beefy when you hit an enemy. I don't know.. elden Ring did such a great job with their animation.. and dark souls set the standard for weight on making contact with an enemy.. *souls-like* just isn't good enough.
I bought the game after enjoying the gameplay a whole lot in the demo. So I agree with your shoutout to bring back demos. For me I only bought it because of the demo.
I first played the game at the Tokyo Game Show September last year and I thought it was amazing. Lots of fun. The combat is definitely the star of the show.
0:42 That's all I needed to know really... That refinement is crucial to a soulslike for me and something that no souls clone has been able to get right yet.
Another Souls-like game... I was hoping for something lighter, so I won't have to feel like I'm at work to enjoy, hard pass I guess... And before the trolls jump in with "if it's too hard then you're not a real gamer" or shit like that - I play games to relax and have fun, not to make me feel like I wanna break skulls from frustration and angst. A casual, if you must insist on trolling.
Cant get past the mission that requires you to be level 27 on part 3 the game keeps crashing everytime,any tips to fix iv tryd a hard reset multiple times but still the same.
Finally, a game that lets me fulfill my lifelong dream of being a kung-fu panda without the lawsuit from DreamWorks.
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@@OnePieceGuy55 you mean you queefed
@this is what Garbage looks like ! Why even give him the gratification or responding back when he's clearly asking for attention?
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@@OnePieceGuy55 who cares
The deflect system almost reminds me a lot (in feel) of the parry in Ghost of Tsushima, when you pull it off consecutively (especially on bosses) you just feel so bad ass knocking a monster or big bad guys combo down to nothing and just turning the momentum around on them and ending with a big attack. This game really rewards you for learning movesets of your enemies and it makes getting your ass kicked feel a little more forgivable because of how awesome you feel.
Don't compare this trash to ghost lol ghost had a block/parry button this game has its parry tied to the dodge which will lead you to dodging instead of parrying and getting hit plus there's a major issue currently where the frame rates directly affect the speed of the games so any stutters or non consistent frames keeps the attacks constantly changing on there timing which makes it just annoying when you parry every attack of a combo one time the miss them completely the next time doing the same exact thing.
@@Thiccness_Is_Delicious it’s tied to the same button yeah but one tap is a parry and two taps is a dodge. Pretty easy to do them separately and it’s satisfying like a perfect parry in ghost to pull off a parry in this game. If you don’t agree that’s more than fine obviously I was just comparing the feelings of success with two mechanics in two games that give me the same badass feeling is all
@@Thiccness_Is_Delicious Geez people can’t have opinions bro? Lol
Super true. Really enjoying the game so far.
Fucking loving this game it took a while to get the hang of the parry but honestly once you get it its second nature been going through bosses like nothing it's way more forgiving in my opinion but I really like how everything flows together but I will admit this game is dividing people
5:11 What works is the thing I've been harping on for years: Consumables suck, "refillable containers" are king. You've infinite uses of the spells as long as you can spare the spirit and aren't limit locked, so you're encouraged to used them instead of being discouraged by scarcity and hoarding syndrome.
hm. scarcity and hoarding syndrome. I can feel that
The comment about the first boss being make or break really hit home. I had several epiphany-like moments as I figured out the deeper aspects of the combat system mid fight. All in all, good game.
Your Before You Buy videos are the only reviews I watch, thanks for keeping it real
same always first channel i’ll go to
Even though I don’t buy many of the games from these videos they are still my favorites to watch, the feedback is always exactly what you guys are thinking of the games and expressing it in such an informative and hilarious manner, keep up the good work 🙌🏼
It’s free if you got game pass 😏
@@clerklerp8458 do you know the download size of the update on Xbox? Internet is garbage and scared to cut my Xbox online lol
Chinese souls like, you play long time
Around 40 gigs I think
@@drkatz8751 it hasn’t come up yet. Idk why
So the first boss was pretty hard. But I absolutely loved it, I understand it may push some people away but I gotta say he was so fun to learn his patterns and beat.
I thought I was the only one who had fun 😅
Man i got adhd im tired of these damn adhd games
@@gamechaser94same brother. 😕 can’t enjoy them
I had tons of that in the Nioh series! How nostalgic!
Really enjoying this game. The first boss is brutal but the game really opens up afterwards.
Tell me about it ! First phase no hit, second phase kicks my ass
It’s great I love it
Its the only moderately difficult boss in the game. The rest is a cake walk
One of my biggest pet peeves in any game is when the tutorial is the hardest part or one of the hardest parts that’s just shit design
Meanwhile I'm struggling on the Mf tiger lol
I'm really digging the morale system, it's a great indicator of how much you need to grind in a level to progress. Don't have much time for gaming these days so a feature like that saves so much time and takes a bit of the guesswork out of it
How does it work?
Man I can't keep up with all these new releases my wallet is crying. Thanks as always for your trusty reviews fellas, much love
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Thank God for GamePass
@@JayRacer fr lmao
Gamepass is the way
My favorite thing about this game is the addition of ai companions. Yes they are really dumb but i love how they draw aggro that allows you to catch your breath a bit. As a dynasty warriors 3-8 player i just like seeing a few of the officers here so thats nostalgia points. Also i did try the demo first and i bought the game due to the demo for sure. I probably wouldve passed on this game if not for the demo so yea
Oh man I got stuck with them drawing aggro in a few places but I didn't catch my breath it was just on the edge of making me rage lol 😂😭
Agreed. Also players DW1-8. Don't forget warrior orochi. So excited when Zhao Yun came. Parry gameplay are much cooler than just block them. Rip DW9
Dynasty warriors 4 was my sheet back in the day. I was annoying as hell qoth Cao Ren the shield dude and the shadow hair. Me and my friend did every mission combo to unlock the shadow hair.
Loved the older ones too. But after four they all felt two easy to me.
I'd use Cao Ren my bro was Dian Wei those where the days
Ma Chao was my go to lol or Zhang Liao and Lu Meng
Day 1 patch seemingly makes a huge difference. I've had zero issues with stutter or lag, and input has been snappy. I'm pleasantly surprised by how good the game's first impression is - and I'm personally a huge fan of Diablo-style loot systems (i.e. LOADS OF LOOT). I'm playing at 1440p with more or less max (except shadows). Apparently DLSS will be introduced in coming weeks also!
mouse and keybaoard controls are terrible though. i personally play on controller but apparently nioh 2 on keyboard mouse was pretty great so idk why they messed this one up..
As a friendly advice - if you dont know how Nioh/Team Ninja are built, dont focus on loot mgmt on the 1st playthrough. It is there focused in the NG+ and over difficults.
@@ironman-fg3jh what makes it terrible, I am curious. I spent 4 hours in this game so far playing on keyboard and mouse and haven't experienced any issues
@@warriorfromhammerfell1557 they've implemented controller deadzones from what I've heard. Meaning if you don't move your mouse fast enough the screen won't move. And the menus are controller emulation instead of being pc menus. That's just what I read on steam reviews again I don't use keyboard and mouse controls
@@ironman-fg3jh didnt notice any deadzones or maybe I was too focused on the combat to notice it. As for the controller emulation like on tips and tutorials, you just need to change the Controler under Settings to Mouse Enabled and everything will be shown in Keyboard keys..
I played the demo and i always wondered why tf would people enjoy playing a game thats just incredible hard and frustating when games are meant to be relaxing and honestly i think i found out why because i was hooked and spent like 60 tries trying to beat that one first boss that has 2 phases lol ... I was mad and frustated but i still wanted to beat him and i realized that i was getting better every single time i faced him it just felt good
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Good for you for sticking it out. That first boss was by far the hardest of the first three bosses you'll face.
You get a nice title for beating him hitless. The game also lets you replay any level after you beat it including the bosses
Games are meant to be fun. For some people relaxing is what they consider fun, others like challenge, others like being scared or exploring large worlds or digging into details of systems and numbers going up. To each their own I say.
Games are not meant to be relaxing, they should be fun, and that's it
It’s worth noting that the Chinese voiceover is perfect. Nioh 2 had this same problem too, where the Japanese voice cast were fantastic but for some reason they decided to go with cockney English for the English version.
It sounds great in Chinese. The only Problem for me is, i don't understand it and in the Heat of the Battle having to read Subs literally sucks for me. So i changed it to English and the Voiceover is good.
@@TomSir79 I guess English it is then. I imagine you get used to it as the game goes on
@@samd1824 The English VO is also very good. 😉
@@TomSir79 Lol, negative. I played the demo and honestly thought those were placeover voice actors
There should alwaz be an option for language in these type of games where the story is set in chinese or japanese backdrop
After playing the game for a good bit I absolutely love it and for those who found the first boss to be a wall. I recommend just luring him into the corner near the cliff and face hugging in phase 1, it's super easy to just dodge/counter every critical attack as its heavily telegraphed and his basic attacks have a small wind up as well. Even if you fight him normally it's easy once you memorize his attacks as for phase 2, just get him down to half health and use the divine beast which is X and B for the cuteness.
The game also has a super easy mode in the form of reinforcements, you can have up to two and once you unlock shenlong and use the divine meter speed up skill, you basically have a full health and revive for them, it's basically like magic or ashes from Elden ring, a built in easy mode of sorts.
This is literally the best channel for game reviews and the only one I trust
The demo is absolutely sick. I'm so hyped for this game.
The whole game is sick.Especially for keyboard and mouse players.
Progression carries over to full game and some sort of bonuses are awarded if you complete both sections of the demo.
@@王莽-u3r who tf plays souls like with MnK
1:26 we aren’t going to ignore that jiggle are we?
literal jello
I gotta say, I love any souls like with good parry mechanics and while sekiro felt like it's own thing this game actually feels like a dark souls game with a competent parry. I love it.
Competent doesn't = easy. Many people master the Dark Souls parry, there's nothing wrong with it, and you could too with some actual effort.
@@cenciende9401 I think he is praising the parry system complement well with the dark soul style game. He never meant it is easy.
@@cenciende9401 The thing is with souls games you were never forced to learn how to parry. To me parry in those games was unreliable, unrewarding, and definitely not necessary to beat the game. Sekiro on the other hand was consistant once you got good at it, rewarding, and in most cases necessary if you wanted to beat bosses. I only played this game for 30 minutes but the combat definitely gave me the sekiro wibes and felt smooth and very rewarding...most importantly it was fun. While i enjoyed souls games i always felt as if i was almost cheesing the game by having to roll so much where as Sekiro i felt like i actually needed sill to beat the game.
@@15xgg80 Agreed, the difference between DS Parry and Sekiro Parry is that Sekiro's directly interacts with a resource that is a core mechanic of the combat. The DS parry is just an additive that's nice if you do it but not necessary/intended to be perfected/trained to progress.
@@cenciende9401 You cannot use Dark Souls parry as a reliable tool in all fights. It is unusable with any animal opponents, and too few bosses are parryable. It is a lot of risk for little return. I still master the parry as much as I can in DS games, because I like learning the movesets and countering enemies, but parry feels like an abandoned child in quite a few fights. It is a gimmick there, instead of a core mechanic.
Elden Ring is a huge improvement in that area. Not perfect, but way better than DS. Parry is still not a core mechanic, the ridiculous rolling through attacks and blocking are. The fact that parry is an Ash of War instead of a base skills says it all.
So, it is perfectly possible to master the DS/ER parry, and still consider it a lacking implementation.
Great review as usual! The moment the combat hit for me in the demo, I knew this was an instant buy. I find the gameplay loop incredibly satisfying, with lots of different options. I do agree with the presentation and it's easily the weakest point for me: the layout of the areas is not that exciting and, like you said, the visuals sort of feel dated. The choreography during the cutscenes definitely surprised me too though; some fun stuff in those. But yea, so far, it has been living up to my excitement!
I love both Nioh games and I absolutely love this as well. One thing worth mentioning is that this game has a very user friendly, fantastic photo mode. I love when a game has a photo mode but I don't always spend a lot of time in there but with this game I did
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yeah im getting deja vu from this game for nioh lol
FYI: Don't pay attention to steam reviews atm!!! Chinese review bomb it because they're jealous!!. Game is amazing and Fun!!!
You're comparing this game to nioh?
Nioh brought back my belief in modern gaming.
I’m not sure how I feel about this morale system. It sounds interesting, but when I’m struggling with a boss or farming one, I don’t like being forced to grind the map just to not be at a disadvantage. I’m guessing they didn’t like people running past enemies on a map just to get to the boss. This is a bit of an incentive to fight through the mobs.
Hats off to you guys for keeping up with all of these new releases!! Great video gameranx 💙
🤝 thanks
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Awesome review, thank you! I played the demo, it was really fun and good. Kinda felt like I was playing Nioh 2 and Dynasty Warriors all in one game.
Been playing for about 4 hours and I am loving it!
I love how you could just parry everything, from fire bombs, arrow shot at you or even any kind of spell the boss throws at you lol.
Wait really??
@@PremMajumdarVG yep, or at least as far as I know.
so it is like sekiro system?
@@nickywan123 pretty much, yes.
but still feels like Nioh.
@@obscurus712 I wish it had the stances like Nioh
I wish more games had actual demos, instead of $60 holds on my checking account that require me to set a 100 minute timer from the moment I click "Play" to decide whether or not I'm going to let it finalize. Having a real demo is a big reason why I gave Wo Long a shot, and after getting to know the game better at my own pace I decided to buy it. I can see why the reviews are mixed, but I can say with confidence that it's something I will enjoy.
If I had to choose between game mechanics and the beauty of a game, I would pick the quality of game mechanics every time.
Same
Definitely
Till the point where the game was so fugly you couldn't read what was going on.
@HighLanderPony cap. I still play ps1 games to this day. Hint: most of them are still fantastic.
Everyone says that but if a game looks like shit it takes away from the game. People have this strange view that graphics don't mean anything. Growing up with 4 bit games, graphics are as important as mechanics. You need both to make a good to great game
I kind of agree with the dodge point. I thought I was the only one feeling like it's lackluster. I haven't been able to pull one off without getting hit yet, and am starting to wonder whether or not it has I-frames in it. Kind of wondering the point if the parry is better to begin with and does more for you.
This game does look very interesting and I will probably check this out on the future.
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I agree looks cool, and I had some fun with the demo's, but I think I'll wait till it goes on sale.
@@DarkPassenger Same here... Loved the demo and I want the game, but not at $70-$90 to start. Maybe once it's 50%-70% off.
@@Joreel I use to hate being that guy saying “ill wait till it’s 50 percent off”
but there’s way too many good games coming out for ps5 that okaish games are not worth the 70 dollar price tag,
or maybe I’m just getting old lmao
The setting is the Three Kingdoms Romance, same as Dynasty Warriors. My first run through the demo I quit when I found out the first boss has a second form. Then I replayed and found out I could block and parry while blocking. Wrecked that boss with no sweat. It's fun.
I wonder how much of The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is in this game? As a Shin Sangoku Musou(Dynasty Warriors) & Soulsborne fan, I have been a bit excited to play this.
A lot. It follows the same story basically and has many of the legendary characters like Guan Yu and Sun Ce
@@SeanHiruki hmm does it have sekereo?
I’m not expecting it to go a lot further than Guandu tbh.
I honestly can't believe that Koei Tecmo allowed Team Ninja to steal Omega Force's schtick...and better
But I'm all for it lol
@@dddaaa6965 sekiro takes place in Japan. This game is in china
I almost quit on the first boss because I'm pretty bad, but since you said it was a tougher one, I'm going to stick with it. It's an awesome game. Good demos sell games!
I quit on the first one after 22 tries but bought it anyway cause I refuse to bitch out 😂
Literally "just block" during phase 2. Then parry the reds.
GET GOOD.
It took me a few attempts but he's not as bad as you'd think at first. He's quite manageable if you can keep hitting him and overwhelm and then deflect when he does hit
Get well soon
We want Black Myth: Wu Kong.
2024
Just 4 more weeks now😎
From the future the games out
This looks like everything I was hoping the game would be. Simple, pure fun and no micro transactions. I'm gonna enjoy playing this game very much!🤩
Lmao it has a season pass not sure what you’re talking about
Try nioh 2, it is much better than wo long
@@НачинающийГачист Wo long melee combat> Nioh 2
@@trvpmusic2569 To each their own. Personally, I think that in Nioh the combat system is much better. Different fighting stances with many tricks make the game dynamic and interesting. The same tricks in wo long quickly get bored
I played the demo and really enjoyed it, came to watch this before confirming buying the game! Thanks guys
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Hands down best reviews. Not constantly shitting on the game for 20 mins.
I do believe they should have made the first boss a bit easier or gave you more of a fighting chance I would’ve been cool with
6 hours in and cant beat that boss , wanted to play coop , but seems I cant in the beginning.... so im sellinng that shit
@@ulfheonar9126 I ended up beating go watch my live brooski
I DONT believe they should actually. I think thats the point. That steep difficulty curve is a norm. Bum rushing isnt going to help so try to compose yourself and spend a few deaths learning the attack patterns. Youll definitely get it down.
Cling, Clang, Pshhh, Boom, DEAD!! LOVE THAT PART. Great content ma friend, keep it up!
I was waiting for this video so badly
Thanks for your patience
Just bought this today online. I can't wait til Monday to play this. I love souls and nioh so this is like my kind of tea
you playing on pc? tell me what you think after? i tried playing when it was realeased but it had so bad port for pc, but maybe they fixed?
The hype is real only few hrs wait til the fun starts
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Few hours? Set to NZ play now
Super fun game but it feels a bit like a step back from Nioh 2.
Nioh 2 was IMO Team Ninja's best game. Filled with content, amazing artstyle, level design massivly improved over the first game and HUGE build variety..
...Wo Long tho feels like a budget version of that. Levels are WAY smaller and boring, artstyle is not as strong, build variety is there but it's less compeling... Overall I do hope we gonna get a sequel but for now, after finishing it, instead of going into NG+ I... installed Nioh 2 again.
Just wanted to say thank you guys, great video as always
Absolutely loved this game and was a bit sad it fell under the radar since 2023 was so stacked. Despite the flaws it has some of the most satisfying and crisp combat I've ever experienced. I actually preferred the combat here over Nioh 1 and 2 despite me loving those as well.
Definitely influenced by Nioh 1 & 2 a LOT. Some of the enemies used are similar if not same. Even their animations. Kinda reminds me of how Elden Ring is basically the sum of all of From Software's current catalogue.
Geez it practically copied and pasted Nioh 2
Exactly, nioh 2.5 is all it is....another carbon copy
@@legendlonewolf1 Loving it, i'd love it even more if it wasnt so fucking shitty on the series s.
I haven't played it, but watching I was thinking it looks and sounds an awful lot like Nioh.
The parry window is very forgiving which makes this much more accessible for people like me that only ever played Elden Ring.
As a lifelong Dynasty Warriors fan, I better see Guan Yu and Xiahou Dun in this game
Both are in it
They are in along with plenty of other badass lads from DW/ Three Kingdoms
Where the homie Lu Bu at?
*EDIT*
Nvm, just seen the point in the video with Lu Bu lmao 🤣
@@RadiantNova159 oh hell yeah
That first boss is a lot easier if you have a fast weapon. Dual swords worked awesome for me. Took 3 hours to beat lol, but worth it.
As a freelance artist myself, I really think this looks good graphically and in terms of artistic direction. But I guess that's just me being a guy that prefers games that run well and play well over games that overdo fidelity. We've come to a point in the gaming industry where I've come to appreciate a ton of retro games more so than hyper-realistic, photogrammetry type ones.
Same here! Prefer smooth gameplay over laggy games.
But it also stutters so... lol.
@@HighLanderPonyYT , oh, of course, I'm not merely talking about this game alone. That's definitely a bad sign when a game looks dated while also stuttering and lagging behind. I guess I'm simply pointing out that I'm not exactly annoyed by its overall art direction. If they can fix and smoothen out the frame rate and gameplay with quick patches, I think that'll do the trick. So, you definitely have a solid point there.
Unfortunately the PC port for this game is abysmal. I refunded the game because it was borderline unplayable.
But not only does this game look awful it also performs terribly...
It's absolutely spectacular. They do need to do a better job of explaining specific effects pertaining to those that can be placed on armor and weapons.
Like what they are for, what they do. Some are pretty self-explanatory, but others aren't gonna make much sense to a lot of people.
Absolutely loved the demo can't wait till Friday to dive deep into the game
lol so glad I’ve been playing Dynasty Warriors for years to understand the lore and the characters
That thumbnail literally never gets old
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I’ve never played a souls like game before and this will be my first since it’s on game pass. Wish me luck
the game is amazing combat is fantastic Team Ninja never disappoint me,I love it 10/10
It's based off of Dynasty Warriors. If you know the background of key characters...the plot in this game makes more sense.
I love love love Nioh and Nioh 2! I also enjoyed Sekeiro but found it too hard. Will defo buy this! Quite excited to play this. Seems like a good mixture of both. I’m not too bothered by the lack of event variety. I even like their story telling. Yeah it’s a bit .. cringy, but I’m a sucker for it ahaha..
@Astra Inclinant thing is, it worked for me for the most part, but the fucking apes .. the god damn apes ..!! Tbh there were 4 bosses that gave me too hard a time. Otherwise I found it great.
I like the genre but def not a super fan.. They all kinda play the same imo I still may check it out at some point.. I love Team Ninja & everything they put out is of stirring quality.. Albeit very challenging most of the time
Holy shit, I never heard Jake curse before hahahahaha
Man, I am so pumped to play this!!!
After Elden Ring, I think I am done with Souls-Borne games. I find them too tedious, personally. I don't have the kind of free time to get gud. I am glad that people get the kind of games they like though.
How much time do you need to learn? lol
Great video! Can I make a suggestion? When you’re talking about different weapons, magic, etc. can you highlight what you are talking about in the video? IE, when discussing different spells, show us some of the spells
Another amazing review, This is the first time I bought a game before I watched your before you buy videos, as I had played the demo and had so much fun even though I got my butt handed to me lol
Same, good luck 🍀
When I saw this game, it reminded me a lot of Dynasty warriors.
Didn't know they were the same studio. Awesome!
I will be real here, the gameplay isn't really all of that. It could had been more flashy instead of it being somewhat underwhelming. Like the stamina system is kind of easy to deplete in this game. When that happens you will very likely end of getting killed by the enemy.
I always appreciate before you buys even if I have too many games to play before I buy another XD
0:17 The Real Legend.
Awesome Jake from gameranx of wo long fallen dynasty before you buy video,fantastic job.
You make the game look AWESOME. I was on the fence about the game, but now I know that there is no way I am going to even try this game! Whatever the opposite of fire is, that's what I am when it comes to Souls-like gameplay.
Wait so you're not gonna try it because it was made out to be an awesome souls like game??
So, your not gonna play it because you suck at souls like games such as this??
I LOVE the Three Kingdoms era! How have I not heard of this game until now? 😭😭
Thank you Jake and team. My heroes
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Find it hard to take reviews at heart when the makers are the ones to provide you a copy.
Why? They didn't pay these guys or anything. Team Ninja are og and legit man. They reached their peak years ago. Now they just riding and giving us a challenge to defeat still with each game. Can they evolve from here? Probably not anymore but hey. They still give us something to accomplish right.
If you enjoyed Sekiro or souls born game but want a faster paced combat experience. Wo Long is a good game for that. Idk if you ever seen the Ninja Gaiden games or Dynasty Warrior games but this game is that but more Sekiro formula.
Hello Gameranx Family hope everyone enjoys the video.
Hello
Dude, don't know how do you able to make videos so fast, but it's cool! Thx!
I like how Tecmo put Zhang Liang right in the beginning of the demo. It's almost as if they're saying to potential customers: Listen, this dude is the "Skill Check Boss if you purposely don't use the Dragon Summon" if you can't get past him, don't buy the game//
He is the first boss of the game lmao and extremely easy
Ngl I didn’t know they wanted you to use the divine beast until my 8th try 💀
@@TheGamingGopher don’t feel bad, I beat him without it and didn’t realize what divine best was till the 3rd lvl lmao
I'm not really a Souls fan, but the way this is presented - as more of a Souls-lite experience - I think I can definitely get behind. I loved Jedi: Fallen Order so if this is similar to that (or even a tad bit tougher) then I think it will be right up my alley.
Keep up the great work! You guys are so consistent, do not let politics get in the way of an honest review and overall entertaining content! I have saved myself money by watching these before you buys and not saved money as well 😉
Keep it coming
It just doesn't feel beefy when you hit an enemy. I don't know.. elden Ring did such a great job with their animation.. and dark souls set the standard for weight on making contact with an enemy.. *souls-like* just isn't good enough.
This game has flavour 🤤
I bought the game after enjoying the gameplay a whole lot in the demo. So I agree with your shoutout to bring back demos. For me I only bought it because of the demo.
The character creator was my favorite part🤣 .. cause I died alot in the demo
4:37, exactly how I felt when my friends recommended this game to me. Great video
finally a game i can be a monster of a masculine dude samurai with she/her pronounce
Just started playing this and realized you had a review. I'm playing on series x, and I've had multiple crashes already 😢
YALL THE GOATS
I first played the game at the Tokyo Game Show September last year and I thought it was amazing. Lots of fun. The combat is definitely the star of the show.
If you love nioh and seikro games you'll like this game, Great video guys.
Thanks
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He’ll yea
If you loved Sekiro, you will have a ton of fun. It is the same rythm based combat that satisfyingly pays off for good players who can perfect parry.
If From Software was to help out with this game I think would of had a near perfect souls like experience
You guys are the only ones I trust to give an honest review
Can't be a soul game if it has no soul
0:42 That's all I needed to know really... That refinement is crucial to a soulslike for me and something that no souls clone has been able to get right yet.
Another Souls-like game... I was hoping for something lighter, so I won't have to feel like I'm at work to enjoy, hard pass I guess... And before the trolls jump in with "if it's too hard then you're not a real gamer" or shit like that - I play games to relax and have fun, not to make me feel like I wanna break skulls from frustration and angst. A casual, if you must insist on trolling.
Your reviews really are on-point. Every new game, I look for your review.
Yeah passing on this...
"This is the Sekiro one"
Say no more, that's exactly what I was looking for haha.
Game of the year
I mean. I wouldn't say no to it. Lol
"You can do special attacks called: Martail Arts"
I dont know why but that made me laugh out loud. Very creative naming 😂
Watching this while already playing it. Also the preorder and season pass armour was worse than what I had from the demo
So the pre-order bonus isn't really worth it if I wanna wait for a slight sale?
@@whiskslim237 pretty much
5:01 I sneezed in real life buy second later he said bless you, love the video btw
All i see is Nioh game from a different universe
Cant get past the mission that requires you to be level 27 on part 3 the game keeps crashing everytime,any tips to fix iv tryd a hard reset multiple times but still the same.