I strongly recommend: Evil West (Review) [4k PC]

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  • @SkillUp
    @SkillUp  ปีที่แล้ว +79

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    • @mwdavis77
      @mwdavis77 ปีที่แล้ว

      Skillup, how do I support the FPS podcast directly? Do you all have a Patreon?

    • @8butsideways295
      @8butsideways295 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Plz start to review games for few hours on consoles thats where most games sell
      I like focus home
      And I'll take 1080p 60 over 4k30

    • @8butsideways295
      @8butsideways295 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nooo shill up you are not good at gow combat 😭 plz try gmgow instead of normal
      Normal is not gow
      Gmgow is gow
      I get it you only play shitty games like destiny again and again not good games like gow sad

    • @SpadeApeiron
      @SpadeApeiron ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ACG and Luke Stephans both recommended no .. ~ Shill up. STRONGLY recommends lol ~ weird seeing variations. while shill up dislike JUDGEMENT game ( yakuza spin off ) which was Beautiful Court drama game i've played yet. Shill up i dont know what to make of u ~

    • @SpadeApeiron
      @SpadeApeiron ปีที่แล้ว

      Good review regardless i'll wait for sale on this.. Darktide and GunGrave Gore is where my money at.

  • @abhijeetpoudel5919
    @abhijeetpoudel5919 ปีที่แล้ว +2207

    Honestly, games like these aren't made anymore and i'm hella glad that the devs are keeping these sorts of games alive. Salute.

    • @bakersdozzzen6553
      @bakersdozzzen6553 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      ????? It's just copy pasted God of War combat lolol

    • @jhevier
      @jhevier ปีที่แล้ว +132

      @@bakersdozzzen6553 so what. God of war hasn't copyrighted that combat

    • @bakersdozzzen6553
      @bakersdozzzen6553 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@jhevier you're absolutley right. Yet this game gives me "castelvania/dantes inferno" copy god of war combat but exceptionally worse game vibes so

    • @A.Froster
      @A.Froster ปีที่แล้ว +119

      @@bakersdozzzen6553 OK ? Don't buy it then, nobody is telling you to do so

    • @wrathava
      @wrathava ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@bakersdozzzen6553 where the problem?

  • @Byhythloh
    @Byhythloh ปีที่แล้ว +521

    I love it. Not every game has to be a AAA mind blowing story masterpiece. Sometimes a game just has to be fun and a blast to play. We need more like this.

    • @NPC-fg6up
      @NPC-fg6up ปีที่แล้ว +22

      this game is better than 95% AAA titles released in the last 2 years in my opinion. AAA doesent mean anything anymore really, most of them are bug ridden alpha releases with predatory monetization. Evil west completely nailed what its trying to be and its not afraid to be just a video game. :)

    • @XDarkEcho
      @XDarkEcho ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes, a game that sticks to what gamers are there for...to PLAY and enjoy the game. Like, don't get me wrong, having games be so cinematic nowadays is nice and all, but I buy and play games to actually play them, not watch them. When the story becomes so intrusive that majority of the time I'm barely playing and more of just pushing forward on the Control Stick, then that's poor design, in my opinion. Though, some folks like that I guess.

    • @StillWeRide
      @StillWeRide ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same.. it has so much flavor..the setting..the combat is great!!

    • @joekickass8943
      @joekickass8943 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The only thing ,mind blowing about AAA games these days is how broken and unfinished they are at launch.
      Is like they tryin to outshit each other. See who can release the biggest unfinished piece of garbage and get away with it.

    • @nanokindled8435
      @nanokindled8435 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@XDarkEcho IMO it's fantastic that gaming has broadened so much. like, video games are just interactive digital media. they SHOULD include cinematic storytelling masterpieces, heartwarming experiences of friendship and camaraderie, goofy colorful nonsense for kids, serious-minded collectathons and spreadsheet-based RPGs, text-based adventures, complex puzzles, terrifying horror escapes, and....fuck yeah, gorgeous high-octane smash-em-ups. i'm so stoked to pick this game up

  • @GabrielOnuris
    @GabrielOnuris ปีที่แล้ว +158

    What I most love in AA games is that it's literally the AAA of past generations but polished, stable and bug free.

    • @IskenderCaglarM41B441
      @IskenderCaglarM41B441 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This needs more polishing.

    • @mikegraham8319
      @mikegraham8319 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@IskenderCaglarM41B441why do you say that ? ... its very linear ,has repeat enemy's but itvworks perfectly and is a real blast and so much fun , so what's your complaint ! 😉

    • @IskenderCaglarM41B441
      @IskenderCaglarM41B441 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@mikegraham8319 It's repetitive. And no it doesn't work perfectly. Towards to middle of the game it already gets boring, game has nothing new to offer at that point yet it still goes on and on and on...

    • @exilliarius
      @exilliarius 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@IskenderCaglarM41B441I found it rather fun. As the story progresses you’re introduced to new weapons and abilities to further enhance combat. Whenever it seemed that things were getting boring, they add a flamethrower, gatling, crossbow and more.
      Personally, I’ve never been bored long whenever I’ve played Evil West. My only complaint is that multiplayer can only be done with friends.

    • @yaboycjm5581
      @yaboycjm5581 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This game is absolutely not bug free in multiplayer

  • @meccuterrin
    @meccuterrin ปีที่แล้ว +136

    As a minor note, there actually is a mission select option, it's just hidden away in a confusing spot. Under the "Lore" tab in the game's pause menu, there's a section that lists collected items in each mission. You can return to previous missions there. Not sure why it isn't made more obvious that this exists.

    • @KeithKillingly
      @KeithKillingly ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Whoa wth? Thanks so much for this comment

  • @jordanchedges
    @jordanchedges ปีที่แล้ว +609

    The AA scene is so good this year. I HIGHLY recommend Soulstice, another straight up character action game with no bullshit, a good story, and really fun combat. I even more strongly recommend it if you like Berserk because there's references everywhere.

    • @hazelcrisp
      @hazelcrisp ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Man Focus Home has been doing great with this and Plague Tale this year

    • @smittenmittens1364
      @smittenmittens1364 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yeah I've been loving Soulstice

    • @CheckmateStallioN
      @CheckmateStallioN ปีที่แล้ว +8

      2 other promising AA games to lookout for are Ravenbound and Bramble the Mountain King both set in dark M rated medieval Nordic fairytales.

    • @diegosaez4885
      @diegosaez4885 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The plot is whatever, but it nails the old school early 2000s hack-n-slash gameplay real nicely. The art direction is nice though, not groundbreaking but definitely well delivered for a AA game.

    • @boigercat
      @boigercat ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I've been looking at that on the xbox store. Imma take up your recommendation, especially since it has berserk references

  • @DylanCisGood4Me
    @DylanCisGood4Me ปีที่แล้ว +320

    Just a fun, honest-to-goodness video game. The EXACT thing I was hoping for

    • @kushjones4848
      @kushjones4848 ปีที่แล้ว

      solid 6/10

    • @tvnggg
      @tvnggg ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kushjones4848 8.4 user score for PC

    • @jasonalv7436
      @jasonalv7436 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kushjones4848 At least a 7

    • @IskenderCaglarM41B441
      @IskenderCaglarM41B441 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jasonalv7436 I can agree with 7.

  • @evanahearne1479
    @evanahearne1479 ปีที่แล้ว +792

    This is the most 7/10 energy I’ve ever seen in a game, and I mean that as a complement

    • @electricheart7965
      @electricheart7965 ปีที่แล้ว +112

      I would agree with you on principle but considering how good it apparantly run for him, in this day and age (sadly), I would put it at a 8

    • @daviduartenascimento1038
      @daviduartenascimento1038 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      How about a 9/10 on what is trying to do ?

    • @siddharthshishulkar8992
      @siddharthshishulkar8992 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Looks really high quality 9/10

    • @sandro-of9fq
      @sandro-of9fq ปีที่แล้ว +22

      If that's a compliment, then I am Lebron James.

    • @iHaveTheDocuments
      @iHaveTheDocuments ปีที่แล้ว +22

      4 outta 10 but shill up isn't known for intelligence.

  • @spencermoore1457
    @spencermoore1457 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    I’ve seriously been missing 10 hour action games where cutscenes feel like a reward for pushing forward. I’ve been looking forward to this game for a long time. Now to finish Ragnarok so I can give this one some play time.

  • @diligencehumility6971
    @diligencehumility6971 ปีที่แล้ว +450

    I'm so glad it turned out good. Saw the trailers and was hyped, it looked like regular good old fun. And as you describe, it's exactly what it is.

    • @samdixon3719
      @samdixon3719 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      idk really, luke stephans literally says everything oppositely to this review, something is off

    • @clay180
      @clay180 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I dont know where the positivity is coming from. This is bargain bin 6/10 trash. The epitome of AA trying to be AAA by trying to copy God of War and not understanding why it was good.

    • @jeffreypeters5578
      @jeffreypeters5578 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@clay180 correct this game is as generic as it comes i was let down but it is cool in small bits

    • @JayNSG0
      @JayNSG0 ปีที่แล้ว

      Here we go... will you dweebs give it a rest? 🙄

    • @diligencehumility6971
      @diligencehumility6971 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I see most of the comments saying it's bad/trash. You might be right. I don't know, the graphics looks good, looks like a generic shoot-everything-that-moves game. I don't have high expectations of it, I just think it looks like a regular fun shooter game, without too much thought put into the storyline, just action - and that might be alright

  • @senpafl4405
    @senpafl4405 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Honestly I'm so grateful for developers like Flying Hog, because even if not every game they make is perfect, we need those AA experiences. They are the only thing keeping good ol' gaming alive in a time where games are not allowed to be just that anymore: games.
    So, thank you to the devs for creating actual games and in this case a really good one as well.

  • @MrInuhanyou123
    @MrInuhanyou123 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    Evil West reminds me of Darkwatch on PS2. Not genre defining but a fun ass fun video game. The fact that they have almost the same premise of a dark wild west is just a coincidence lmao

    • @daniloribeiro5372
      @daniloribeiro5372 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      OMG I was trying to rebember this game of ps2 during the review , here it is.

    • @lutherheggs451
      @lutherheggs451 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Except darkwatch was not good...Not in any way shape or form.

    • @averagejackmedia609
      @averagejackmedia609 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@lutherheggs451 I played it on the xbox, I found it to be a enjoyable experience back in the day. I wish it would get a remake.

    • @Splooie010
      @Splooie010 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Darkwatch was great! Though, I will admit, it tried to take itself pretty seriously, despite how ridiculous it came across. Loved the alternate ending stuff too

    • @_CrimsonBlade
      @_CrimsonBlade ปีที่แล้ว

      i aint spending 60 on some mid game

  • @ldw1598
    @ldw1598 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    man the whiplash I got from watching Gmanlives' review vs this one is intense. Most notably the differences in opinion on graphic quality/performance. It is nice to see 2 very different opinions by 2 reviewers whose word I default to in gaming. Hard work as always, well done.

    • @leobustos740
      @leobustos740 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@sgt.thundercok4704 How powerful is the thunder of your

    • @frankiemartinez1755
      @frankiemartinez1755 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah seriously gman shat on this game and i guess maybe he was expecting to get blown away from this game

    • @piotr78
      @piotr78 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@sgt.thundercok4704 yeah just buy every single game out there and dont watch any reviews ever again. Great advice thundercock

    • @gctypo2838
      @gctypo2838 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@sgt.thundercok4704 Gotta gauge a purchase decision off of something. Trailers, steam reviews, video reviews, corporate reviews, aggregate reviews, everyone's going to pick something to check before spending their money and time on a game. TH-cam reviewers are nice because you can get a sense of what they like in a game and why. Personally I find it a lot easier to trace SkillUp's reasoning for a recommendation than an aggregate saying a game is a 7.632 out of 10 from 13 reviewers whose game preferences I don't know.

    • @Agencyagent34
      @Agencyagent34 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@sgt.thundercok4704 before you’ve played it? Yeah I don’t have the money to be that condescending

  • @tylerpoole9957
    @tylerpoole9957 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I turned 30 yesterday and I’ve been telling all my friends around the same age that this is a game worth supporting cause it’s what we grew up playing it isn’t trying to be something it’s not it’s a fun romp through the west killing stuff and making you feel like a badass

    • @DDRWesselink
      @DDRWesselink ปีที่แล้ว

      I turned 30 on the 16th! I feel the same!

  • @SSBB8000
    @SSBB8000 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    I remember seeing the early trailers for this game and saying: "how is nobody talking about this, this game looks *sick*...". Glad to see it get such positive reception just before release

  • @jollynaut
    @jollynaut ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I had such a blast with this game cant recommend it enough. Hope they make a dlc or a second game because there is so much potential to expand too

  • @Ashtarte3D
    @Ashtarte3D ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That intro synopsis is exactly what I want to hear. I don't need every game to try and be too much. Not every game can be Outer Wilds, Disco Elysium or Inscryption. We often need a good brain cleanser and I'm glad to here that is what we're getting here.

  • @King_Cosmic
    @King_Cosmic ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Had my eye on this game since it's announcement. It's great to see a fun game with no hidden bullshittery. Will definitely pick this up.

  • @arcane-elysium
    @arcane-elysium ปีที่แล้ว +116

    Glad you mentioned “Remnant from the ashes”here, this definitely reminded me of that game and I loved every minute of that one!

    • @incendiarypoprocks8700
      @incendiarypoprocks8700 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      GOD I loved that game, and this scratches some similar itches.

    • @Icemanz666
      @Icemanz666 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Felt the same. Remnant from the ashes was some of the best coop time my friend and I had for a long time. Wish this had Co op as well.

    • @CENmassTER86
      @CENmassTER86 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Icemanz666 it does I believe

    • @chubbygamerdad
      @chubbygamerdad ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Remnant was soooo good bro. Too bad its so underrated. Even bought the dlcs. I want a part 2 ✊🏻

    • @siridontlikeemails4749
      @siridontlikeemails4749 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Icemanz666 it does, just checked steam.

  • @BP-dn9nv
    @BP-dn9nv ปีที่แล้ว +77

    It's nice to see more games like this. The open world craze is getting old

    • @KBWrecker
      @KBWrecker ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Open worlds are full of busy-work. I agree, the concept is overrated

    • @theexile4694
      @theexile4694 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's nice to see a game that limits your ability to move and go where you want with extremely obvious invisible walls and boring repetitive combat that devolves into the same one two combo to deal with everything making your entire arsenal and move set useless. All with the same jack animations each time and same bugs with said animations.
      Yeah, it's great. 👍 👌

    • @ohamatchhams
      @ohamatchhams ปีที่แล้ว

      @@theexile4694 Yeah it's good ol' fun, nothing really horrid with that

    • @blackwatchpilot5329
      @blackwatchpilot5329 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@theexile4694 And modern open-world games suffer from the same combat limitations, what were you trying to cook with this?

    • @IskenderCaglarM41B441
      @IskenderCaglarM41B441 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@KBWrecker Concept is not overrated. It's awesome when it's done right but it's barely done right.

  • @orcinuso
    @orcinuso ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The game is absolutely fantastic! Not too deep a story, linear gameplay, cowboys, vampires, monsters, amazing scenery and stellar fighting action! I think they will make several sequels . It’s very different and I love it!

  • @smoss9813
    @smoss9813 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Darksiders. This has the feel of Darksiders and I have replayed that game on various platforms over the years. No innovation but frankly I don't want that in every title - simple but well executed is glorious. No live service garbage, no cash shops, no gambling crates, great stuff:) Thank you for putting this on my radar!

  • @ADHDad
    @ADHDad ปีที่แล้ว +65

    At this point games that aren't out to shift the paradigm of art, but accomplish the goals it sets for itself are actually X factor. I'm in.

  • @divinitymode9364
    @divinitymode9364 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Great review. Should be pointed out that it could use some work on PS5/Series X and performance mode isn’t really going to cut it on a 4K TV. But definitely on for this a few patches down the line.

    • @Deliveredmean42
      @Deliveredmean42 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Which is a weird choice if you ask me. Maybe they should just opt to 1080p/1440p to reach 60fps in a special performance mode? You aren't force to run at 4k, if many of the late xbox one X and Ps4 Pro performance comparison is any indication.

    • @jjsavior
      @jjsavior ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With tech like fsr2.1 around, I don't think they put in the effort so I will wait as well.

    • @NF_Redux
      @NF_Redux ปีที่แล้ว

      4K/30 i could accept if we also had 2K/60, but i read somewhere it was 1080p/60 which is a bit of a shame. maybe they'll up it in a post-launch patch. would be nice.

    • @StillWeRide
      @StillWeRide ปีที่แล้ว

      I highly recommend console players just play on fidelity....its solid and looks so much better

  • @danatkinson1517
    @danatkinson1517 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    After about an hour playing I'm really enjoying this. It's exactly what I need too. A fun game that is done well. Knows what it is trying to be and doesn't sell itself as anything more. My only complaint is the graphics options on current gen consoles. Surely with some FSR or other resolution trickery we could gen a higher resolution than 1080 at 60fps. Even the quality mode doesn't seem particularly sharp (Playing on Series X). Hopefully they can patch in sominthing to help.

  • @BasementMinions
    @BasementMinions ปีที่แล้ว +94

    I love the Ascent, and have been really hoping for more games like it. That just feel incredibly good to play and slap a smile on my face from beginning to end. So refreshing to have more video game ass video games that get me nostalgic for 360 type fun. The facts that I can play with friends is a sweet bonus. :)

    • @Konfide4043
      @Konfide4043 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The closest thing to The Ascent is Warhammer Inquisitor Martyr. They just revamped it as well. Also Co-op with good gunplay and alot more variety

    • @EscapeCondition
      @EscapeCondition ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Ascent was my game of the year, i recommended it to everyone I could. Loved the action/low fire system but also was a big fan of the characters.

    • @dsb8283
      @dsb8283 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Konfide4043 is Warhammer martyr on console?

    • @dsb8283
      @dsb8283 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Ascent was fantastic. Loved everything about it

    • @tomwillchris917
      @tomwillchris917 ปีที่แล้ว

      I loved it, but also couldnt finish it because of how repetitive the combat felt. They really nailed the aesthetic and music though.

  • @TakumaNuva
    @TakumaNuva ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I just want to say, I greatly appreciate every time one of these videos comes out and you speak to how well it does or does not perform on Steam Deck. Thanks much.

    • @YuriG03042
      @YuriG03042 ปีที่แล้ว

      he knows and that's why he does it

  • @johnnytizz
    @johnnytizz ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I am SO hyped that you enjoyed this game. I was really hoping that it would be exactly how you've described it!

    • @rayromano6249
      @rayromano6249 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This guy is one of the worst reviewers. He's not open minded. I wouldn't be surprised if he got paid to make it sound better than what it really is. Mostly other reviewers have been giving it 7s. It's nothing special

    • @Leohlyon
      @Leohlyon ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do you base your enjoyment of games on whether or not SkillUp enjoys them?

    • @PatrykPeylar
      @PatrykPeylar ปีที่แล้ว

      Full of action, simple story, fun good old slasher. Somehow very refreshing to play. Just finished it and ejoyed it just as the author of the video.

  • @NeoStorm247
    @NeoStorm247 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Commenting at the start of watching just to say I'm really pleasantly surprised you've reviewed this one Ralph! I only learned this game even existed within the last week or so after seeing a trailer and thinking "Hey that looks pretty sweet"

  • @jamesmcdonough4901
    @jamesmcdonough4901 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm so excited for this game! Can't wait to play it this week! It's like a mash up of Evil Within and God of War.

  • @ProfSir1
    @ProfSir1 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    This is exactly the kind of game we need right now.

    • @_CrimsonBlade
      @_CrimsonBlade ปีที่แล้ว +7

      hell no you want to play these type of game go buy a xbox 360

    • @ThePowerOfOneThePowerOfTwo
      @ThePowerOfOneThePowerOfTwo ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@_CrimsonBlade...... no.....

    • @jfknvd726
      @jfknvd726 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@_CrimsonBlade lol, we could use a real game comming out in a era of shallow games trying to be movies

    • @_CrimsonBlade
      @_CrimsonBlade ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jfknvd726 id rather play those movie then this lazy shooting gallery game

    • @benoitbergeron8858
      @benoitbergeron8858 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I kinda miss the PS2 and xbox 360 era. Games used to be... well just games, not a bullshit excuse to sell battlepass and micro transactions. AAA studios have gone toward such greedy business models in the last decade.

  • @benking3647
    @benking3647 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    super excited to hear your perspective along with GmanLives. looks like both of you are opposite with opinions on this, but it's great to hear all sorts of things. thanks for the work!

    • @fartloudYT
      @fartloudYT ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah, unfortunately the flaws he pointed out make it difficult to consider playing it for what good it offers. It is a combat game and it has issues with combat and enemies. If it was some action rpg where story sucked, it would not matter.

    • @SullyDiBruto
      @SullyDiBruto ปีที่แล้ว

      Gman apparently kind of hated it...

    • @cirescythe
      @cirescythe ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@SullyDiBruto he randomly hates every other game thats not an oldschool first person shooter but absolutely is in awe when you circlestrafe around 2d enemies for hours.

  • @foxhopsmash3578
    @foxhopsmash3578 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We neeeeed! We absolutely need games like these. Games that are just games! Not every game needs to be industry defining master works. AA games used to be that fun middle ground where you knew what you were getting and it delivers on that.

  • @RedShadowOfSaturn
    @RedShadowOfSaturn ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Very good review! Ya know what vibe I also got from this? This is kinda what The Order 1886 should've aimed for.
    That game was panned for being just a campaign, nothing else, no PvP, no side quests, nothing. And while this game isn't shooting for an infinitely replayable impossible standard, it's still a deep enough experience to be meaty while it lasts.
    And that's pretty neat.

    • @wild360
      @wild360 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Order was the ultimate weekend rental. I really enjoyed it for what it was.

    • @RedShadowOfSaturn
      @RedShadowOfSaturn ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@wild360 I loved it, but I do agree with folks that considered it a rental or wasn't worth full full full retail.
      I got it on a flash sale for about 10 bucks, played through it twice, and definitely got my money's worth. Very sad more wasn't done to make it a franchise. 😔

    • @wild360
      @wild360 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RedShadowOfSaturn Same. For $60, it was hard sale. Like you I got it for $10 and platinumed it a couple of sittings. Unfortunately, this was supposed to be a more ambitious project that didn't happen so Sony tanked the studio.

    • @Bloodynine606
      @Bloodynine606 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Side quests are the most overrated part of gaming right now

    • @RedShadowOfSaturn
      @RedShadowOfSaturn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Bloodynine606 When they're interesting and add features or systems or gameplay or world building or new characters or emotional stories, they can be great, nearly integral to an experience of a full game.
      When the bulk of side quests involve "collect X berries" or "kill Y boars," for little to no real interesting reason or purpose beside giving a player a way point to follow and a task to complete as a vehicle for rewards, then yes, overrated garbage.
      They need to be judged case to case. Linear games with no wiggle room can often feel too restrictive, but having wiggle just for the sake of it is worse.

  • @jared_really
    @jared_really ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This video game gives me big video game energy. Glad to see a video game is being made in the day of stores with gameplay.

  • @yt_Ajay_
    @yt_Ajay_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the look of this game so much. The only grip I have that I know will be too frustrating and distracting to me and my OCD is that the camera is waay too close to Jesse especially during combat.

  • @ChrisLT
    @ChrisLT ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is the sort of game I'll come back to again and again. A 30-40 hour mega AAA game is usually a one and done, yet I'm already planning to go through all the difficulties on this one.

    • @Magnusfication
      @Magnusfication ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly, after the end credits i immediately started NG+ on Evil. Been a long time i had such a good time with a game that i wanted more of it. Including GoW Ragnarok which was kind of a let down for me cuz it felt bloated and filled to the brim with uninteresting and boring stuff to do.

  • @noelight2900
    @noelight2900 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh wow, I was not waiting a strong recommend for this. Excited to watch and hear your thoughts

  • @lysanderaurelius7810
    @lysanderaurelius7810 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This sounds EXACTLY like my kinds of game! Sometimes you just need a great action game with good audio-visuals!

  • @reneaquarius
    @reneaquarius ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Getting strong Binary Domain (XB360) vibes from this. Not the setting or anything. Just that you think you know what your you're going to get but when playing you realize it's much more fun than you expected. This game looks great! Cool review too,

    • @YuriG03042
      @YuriG03042 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      BD was a great title by the same people that did the Yakuzas, but i personally disliked the relationship system. Shooting robot heads and making them fight each other was cool though

  • @mahmoudnajeh9011
    @mahmoudnajeh9011 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I had zero doubts it's gonna be a great one. a strongly recommend from you seals the deal.

  • @ThatNewDude29
    @ThatNewDude29 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Your description is exactly what i was expecting and i could not be happier about it. I can’t wait to pick the game up and have a great time with it.

  • @CELL7GAMING
    @CELL7GAMING ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks, definitely my type of game.
    Just picked this up on the PlayStation store for 40%off

  • @geeksquad626
    @geeksquad626 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    O thank the gamer gods. I am very excited about this game. Now I’m even more excited. Love your reviews!!

    • @JaydevRaol
      @JaydevRaol ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @stickboy8219
      @stickboy8219 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh you're hard

    • @geeksquad626
      @geeksquad626 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stickboy8219 wtf?

    • @ogrimzyz8643
      @ogrimzyz8643 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stickboy8219 what mate?

    • @_CrimsonBlade
      @_CrimsonBlade ปีที่แล้ว +1

      glad we are going back to the xbox 360 era with these shitty games

  • @xavierabii548
    @xavierabii548 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This really comes across as the kind of game I loved back in my uni days and that's awesome because I've missed those games. A perfect example in my opinion is Psy-Ops which was a ridiculously fun game. I'll definitely be checking this out at some point in the future.

  • @Jeremy-morin
    @Jeremy-morin ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This kiiiind of has a similar feel to GOW 2018. Obviously the energy is a bit different, but that combat really reminded me of how I played God of War. Even the punching looks like spartan rage mode

  • @deon_strydom_00
    @deon_strydom_00 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This game feels very old school in the best way possible. These type of games just aren't made anymore nowadays and it's so refreshing to see a developer not just make an attempt at it again, but firmly hit the nail right on the head. Can only hope this game inspires other devs and shows that not every game nowadays has to be an open world rpg with different gear rarities, etc.

  • @NateTheScot
    @NateTheScot ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm so glad this turned out well. I'd been keeping my eye on this and had been cautiously optimistic, so i'm really happy to go buy it and start it downloading whilst i take the dogs for a walk, after seeing this video. That's basically exactly what i wanted atm. Just a good time for a short while. Nothing too crazy or that i'd have to get really deeply sunk into... just something fun and intense i can play for a bit then go do something else.

  • @fraktalfox
    @fraktalfox ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have been eagerly waiting for this game, hoping it would be a damn good time and here it is delivering exactly that! I for once did not think that it would be a “strong recommend” but, boy am I happy to see that :)

  • @pensinseo7745
    @pensinseo7745 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Skill up has spoken... time to order the game :)

  • @dblundz
    @dblundz ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Had a blast with this one. Hope for a sequel. Such cool lore

  • @BucklingSwashes
    @BucklingSwashes ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've never been more unsure about a game. Your review AND Gman's both seem very thorough and both seem to view some of the same aspects in very different ways. This may be a wait for sale for me (or Game Pass, fingers crossed), but it could end up feeling like a waste of time OR one of my favorite popcorn games of the last several years.

  • @grayaj23
    @grayaj23 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like the idea that one level's elites are the next level's standard mobs. That's like what I consider to be the gold standard for ARPG challenge progression, the ancient and venerable Dungeon Master.

  • @wonkabars6982
    @wonkabars6982 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sounds like something to pick up on sale in a few months during one of those dry spell seasons. Has that “cult classic” potential, too.

    • @YuriG03042
      @YuriG03042 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      this is going to be the next Killer is Dead, in terms of cult classic potential

  • @Slowdough99
    @Slowdough99 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Funny to watch Skillups GOW Valhalla review and specifically say out loud how the Rougelite element made he realize how much DEPTH is 100% in GOW combat. Playing Evil West as we speak as its the game of the month on PS5, and it is GoW in inspiration alone. I know skillup would retcon those comments in this video a little based on his Valhall realization. GoW is forgiving on Normal, where modern players for some reason if they aren't forced to interact with game systems they just don't and then pretend they aren't still present. GoW has wild depth for a AAA over the shoulder character action game. The combo potential and seamless mid combo switching between 3 distinct weapons, all with ranged capabilities, a shield with specific toolsets and relic use is miles beyond this game. And I'm loving this game. It's a classic shlockey hokey 360 era AA 7/10 game. Pure fun. But the animations, attack weight, enemy hit registry etc are just not the same. It's objective. GoW Ragnarok especially is the best modern AAA over the shoulder melee character action game that exist. And before anyone makes a fool, Bayonetta and DMC are NOT CHARACTER ACTION GAMES. They are level, arena based STYLE FIGHTERS. Different genres and also not over the shoulder. But nevertheless, Evil West is well worth Free if you have PS Plus, or a discounted price up to 35$. Unfortunately, these comments complain of games like this not existing anymore and blah Blah AAA......but it's all of you who then don't go out and buy these games. Which is why they flop, and why would a publisher front money to produce AA games when everytime the same gamers wishing they were around don't buy them. If all your sentiments in the comments were true and not echo chamber nonsense, this game wouldn't have flopped. Darksiders 3 wouldn't have flopped. I play every AAA release, but I also have Darksiders 1-3 Plat trophies, playing Evil West, Plague Tale, etc. Yet all these games do not sell well. So clearly gamers use their energy to complain about live service this, games too long that, yet don't buy these titles.

  • @chillax319
    @chillax319 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Glad to hear that this game is fun. I was interested in it and will probably buy it sooner or later. I was looking for some fun game without any deep narratives nor trying to be groundbreaking.

  • @sonfoku73
    @sonfoku73 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oh god this looks so good I'm in love. There was so few updates about it but now thay I'm looking at it it's got everything I could want. The graphics, the art design, the action. I hope it's somehow replayable(although it doesn't have to be) just like RE4

  • @classicsfwithandyjohnson
    @classicsfwithandyjohnson ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I strongly agreed with you about Weird West, and I strongly agree with you here, too. I reviewed Evil West for Entertainium and it's such a good time. One of the standout elements for me is the superb enemy designs - a real strong point for Flying Wild Hog, I think. For anyone wondering, the game took me around 12-13 hours to beat and there is an NG+ mode.

  • @KrsJin
    @KrsJin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been a minute since I've watched one of your reviews. I have no idea why, I love them.

  • @Wo1f
    @Wo1f ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i Played this at a local convention and can say, damn that game carried the convention on it's own, it's really good.

  • @karnudom
    @karnudom ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was thinking to pick this up at a discount, but after looking around at reviews, I should support this kind of developers more. Perfectly functional games right off the gate, no BS mtx or always online stuff. Good ol fun beat them up that does not pretend to be something it is not. Instant buy.

    • @StillWeRide
      @StillWeRide ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I bought day 1 to support. No regrets. I really hope we get dlc or a sequel. Its just a good fucking time and the combat is so solid

  • @TheGarmery
    @TheGarmery ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was not ready for this: what a blessing to get some SkillUp.

  • @SomeTotalRandom
    @SomeTotalRandom ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you need DLSS performance mode to get 60fps, then it makes sense the console versions are 1080p 60 as "DLSS Performance mode" is internally running at 1080p then upscaling to 4k .

  • @drndrfnz8786
    @drndrfnz8786 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got this and liked it for the first few missions. Then the jank and repetitive enemies set in. It just throws tons of enemies at you to call it difficult like 3x the first boss later on. What started as a 8/10 ended as a 6/10. Really surprised SU recommended this so highly.

    • @chozen_juan
      @chozen_juan ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also it cant decide whether its too easy or needlessly hard. Some areas would have the same goons coming at you for 5mins straight with no real rhyme or reason behind it. The game progression started really nice and I wanted to love the game but after the first few missions I grew tired of it very quickly. Tried to go back a couple of times and just got uninterested. Its very much God of War reskinned (really nicely) but not as good and gameplay is repetitive and sadly inconsistent.

  • @peteganzo6786
    @peteganzo6786 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This reminds me of Madworld/Anarchy Reigns.
    I recently got a Metal Gear Rising and Bayonetta on Steam and once I get my fun out of those two I will definitely make this my next purchase.
    From what ive seen I love the environental details like the carcass of the dead blood god in the swamp you showed. Reminds me of seeing Bob the Titan in the Blood Swamps level of Doom Eternal.

  • @Evanz111
    @Evanz111 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Linear arenas, light puzzles and spectacular cutscenes? Damn I feel like I’d be an idiot to play this right after playing God of War: Ragnarok.

  • @seanb5933
    @seanb5933 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    These are the type of games I miss...linear, single player shooters with great design. We used to get so many fantastic tightly made games. Now everything is an open world with nothing meaningful to do apart from collect junk and fight stuff. Linear games take out all the grind and get straight to the missions that are worth playing. Looking forward to getting this to support the Devs.

    • @luluna5228
      @luluna5228 ปีที่แล้ว

      this game is straight up unoriginal and bad, how is open world worse

    • @drlemon7729
      @drlemon7729 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@luluna5228 okay person who hasn't played said game

    • @luluna5228
      @luluna5228 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drlemon7729 75 score on oc and looks boring

    • @seanb5933
      @seanb5933 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@luluna5228 I never said open world is worse. Open world just feels uninspired in many cases. I love many open world games but I miss the more focused games we used to get when they were linear. Crysis, fear, metro, dishonored, etc are good examples. If we took every critical score seriously then we wouldn't enjoy a lot of things...

    • @luluna5228
      @luluna5228 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@seanb5933 not true, every game ive played has been score accurately unless it was a personal thing i had minus a couple. ratings are pretty accurate. having said that. you really want some linear boring game? literally goes both ways. people saying "we use to get so many tight amazing games" (i actually never have heard of that) , or people say " im so tired of empty open world " "im so tired of the linear gameplay" lol nobody ever talks about those games you mentioned anymore i wonder

  • @Kamunchu
    @Kamunchu ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This looks great. Desperately hoping for a Remnant sequel. That game is magical

    • @Riimmdogg
      @Riimmdogg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dude,when are we getting Remnant 2 😔

    • @wcw07
      @wcw07 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Remnant rules. Got every single item and still want to play.

    • @Kamunchu
      @Kamunchu ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wcw07 agreed!

  • @yancieb
    @yancieb ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This reminds me a lot of the way games used to be. Wouldnt be all hyped up, they would just release and you would be pleasantly surprised

  • @jellyandjam9646
    @jellyandjam9646 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was literally waiting for this to show up today!!!😍❤️
    Amazing timing Skillup!!!
    This game looks superb

  • @milliuhn
    @milliuhn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was watching a streamer play this game and I gotta say, the uppercut into the superman punch looks so cool.

  • @hurricane31415
    @hurricane31415 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ragnarok and now this? We have officially a very different perception of what a good game is.

  • @watersheep6590
    @watersheep6590 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m playing Evil West on PS5 with the 4k at 30 fps, and somehow I don’t mind it as much as I thought I would. Game is still absolutely beautiful.

  • @o0Da7mi0o
    @o0Da7mi0o ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sounds like its going for the same things as Binary Domain and I looooved that game.

    • @cirescythe
      @cirescythe ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here. Such a great game. I loved the setting back then.

  • @to181
    @to181 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's on sale for $30 I figure why not. $30 is great for 20 hours. I want to support devs who make these more simple, linear games. I'm excited, it looks fun as heck.

  • @nicholaslalonde2117
    @nicholaslalonde2117 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    PS Plus January 2024 anyone?

  • @jordanwerneck1184
    @jordanwerneck1184 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm sub to you and GmanLives and it's hilarious how much you two diverge in opinion, I love it.

  • @JimSamable
    @JimSamable ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Gotta love waking up to a Skill Up Review

    • @aship865
      @aship865 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wish I could just be waking up lol

    • @dr.loomis4221
      @dr.loomis4221 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh you do? You have to love it? You really enjoy them? You think it's a pleasant thing to wake up to? You find it to be a nice surprise?

  • @shuya8244
    @shuya8244 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thought this looked excellent but was hoping you’d review this. Definitely picking it up, thanks for your work!

  • @robertolimpio9164
    @robertolimpio9164 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Support the hell out of these guys! Their last 3 games are what good video games used to be. Fun, straightforward and over the top. No MTS, so the only way we keep getting these is by BUYING these games. Reminds me of enslaved odyssey to the west on 360... so great, soooo underrated.

    • @tokyo3128
      @tokyo3128 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just watched GManLives review of this game and I'm confused wether it's good or really bad :/

    • @robertolimpio9164
      @robertolimpio9164 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tokyo3128 these games are about diving in and taking it as an experience... sounds stoooopid, but overanalysis kills this sort of thing. It's like John wick, or the marvel movies. Buckle up, stop worrying and have fun with it. Take it seriously, and you take the fun away.

    • @tokyo3128
      @tokyo3128 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@robertolimpio9164 well you can say that about any bad game out there ? :/

    • @robertolimpio9164
      @robertolimpio9164 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tokyo3128 I'm not really trying to convince anybody... more like trying to explain why this type of game is so fun... it's like a hole in the wall diner or bar. It's not reinventing the wheel, but if you want a good jack and coke, or bacon and eggs with fire atmosphere, it's wayyyy better when you dive in than the AAA market tends to offer. I was also a fan of Abraham Lincoln vampire slayer, zombieland, and kubo and the 2 strings, which most people kinda bounced off of because they weren't in that mainstream.

    • @tokyo3128
      @tokyo3128 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertolimpio9164 I get what you're saying, valid points.

  • @ResidentRaccoon
    @ResidentRaccoon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The industry needs as many of these middle of the road titles as possible...right in between indie and AAA...Haven't had that since the 360 days

  • @HeyItsTheWykydtron
    @HeyItsTheWykydtron ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I much prefer games like this nowadays. A focused and contained experience that doesn't try to pretend that it's more than what it is. Most triple A games today are a 50-100 hour story heavy slogs that stretch the limit of the fun factor of their gameplay to the point that you start wondering when the hell does the game end or if you're even playing a game at all.

  • @jerrodshack7610
    @jerrodshack7610 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bought the game and beat it in two sittings before of your review. Super fun.

  • @acn1580
    @acn1580 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Between this, Outriders, and Remnant, I'm starting to feel like SkillUp has a "type"

  • @bankerlmth
    @bankerlmth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This reminds me of why I loved 360 era Gears of War, dark, gritty pure action.

  • @michaelmichaelson8861
    @michaelmichaelson8861 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This game is mediocre at best for anyone looking for a good narrative and fun gameplay. The only good thing about it is the setting - some interesting comic-book-worthy ideas that might remind you of The Order 1886. Other than that, the game is pretty sloppy in almost every aspect: the combat gets boring after the first 2-3 hrs in, the level design is very basic and the art style doesn't help it, the presentation is bad even by the AA standards (seriously, those cutscenes are quite something in a bad way)... the list goes on.

    • @tookings
      @tookings ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're 100% right. I'm looking at these cutscenes and they look like ass. I really don't know how he got all this satisfaction from these terribly rendered cutscenes.

  • @jimbachio
    @jimbachio ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just finished the god of war platinum and I think I'm gonna pick this up. Thanks for the great review as always, appreciate your videos.

  • @The_RedVIII
    @The_RedVIII ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Skill Up: I strongly recommend
    GmanLives: Bloated, Boring & Dated
    Not even the Australians can agree with each other these days!

    • @DovahVokuna
      @DovahVokuna ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gmanlives doesn’t have many games he likes. Not saying it is good or bad. Just saying.

    • @Curt_Randall
      @Curt_Randall ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DovahVokuna ain't that the truth. Gman's personality has the appeal of a porcupine.

    • @TonyTynebridge
      @TonyTynebridge ปีที่แล้ว

      Skill up also strongly recommend Scorn, make of that what u will 😂

    • @paperclip6377
      @paperclip6377 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@TonyTynebridge I mean they've both had some pretty bad takes in the past. Gmanlives called starfield great, and skill up said cyberpunk is great.

  • @mikkela2244
    @mikkela2244 ปีที่แล้ว

    the title alone makes me happy, i have been so hyped for this game, and to see that you love it aswell brings me so much joy!

  • @theexile4694
    @theexile4694 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    100% disagree with everything in this review.
    I get it, we don't get games with this kind of premise anymore but, that's no excuse to overlook all the huge flaws in the game. And for what? Just to try and make this garbage heap successful? All in the hopes others will try their hand at making a game with a similar premise and setting? All so we can see more games trying to chase this game's false success by using a similar premise? Why? Why does this have to do good just to get a good game that also has that paranormal wild west premise? It's dumb and you are just inviting more bad games further damaging chances of seeing that good game to help make this type of thing more common.

    • @tanji998
      @tanji998 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here, I got so disappointed with the game, bought because of this review, and usually I tend to really like and agree with his videos.
      Honestly what really pisses me off is the fact that this game still costs 60€ here in Europe and is expensive for the fact that is extremely outdated and I only see people recommending it on the comments section without saying anything about all the flaws, and the "I strongly recommend," which usually means at least a B+ game in his words.

  • @MaximumTaco
    @MaximumTaco ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A solid game that doesn't overstay its welcome or overreach in its ambition? Hell yeah! You love to see it.

  • @EL3Y
    @EL3Y ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How can you recommend this game! It sucks hard holds your hand the whole way

  • @ThCuriousPath
    @ThCuriousPath 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just beat this game last night, and it's one of my favorite I've played on the PS5

  • @chefblaze7022
    @chefblaze7022 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Im sure u have a strongly recommended check in the mail too

  • @midvinter
    @midvinter ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your introduction speech here! Games are meant to be fun, not always innovate video games!

  • @mrryanpaulyoung
    @mrryanpaulyoung ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Strongly? Cludgy controls, tedious puzzles, incessant weapon glitches, awkward story cuts. 6/10 at best. Please practice some rigor my dude.

  • @MrSergiodasilva
    @MrSergiodasilva ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am actually really enjoying this game, after completing Elden ring, Horizon forbidden west and God of war Ragnarok I just wanted something fun that I don't have to think to much when I come home from work, hope they make a larger sequel in the future.

  • @jmmywyf4lyf
    @jmmywyf4lyf ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hard, HARD pass on this one... Theyre asking way too much, for far too little

    • @antonytomas1
      @antonytomas1 ปีที่แล้ว

      No mtx, no battle pass, bug-free and complete game at launch. What the heck are you talking about? The price? Skip the Dominos for a day or two or get a better job sweetheart.

    • @jmmywyf4lyf
      @jmmywyf4lyf ปีที่แล้ว

      @@antonytomas1 you just described Forspoken, genius. Get better tastes sweetheart
      this game is garbage

  • @Rascal7777
    @Rascal7777 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honestly, I was really excited for this game and was planning on playing through it with a friend…but then we found out co-op was half baked, with only the host retaining any progress. This is frankly unacceptable for a $60 game in the year 2022, especially when the excellent Remnant: From the Ashes was only $40 and had way better co-op. I’m still excited to play this, but now I’m waiting for a deep discount, and considering how middling the reception is, that shouldn’t be too long from now.

  • @jesuseduardoroldan
    @jesuseduardoroldan ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Damn bro, how much they pay you for that review. The game
    Is REPETITIVE AF

    • @bartoszletkiewicz5258
      @bartoszletkiewicz5258 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gmanlives wiped the flore with this game. Skill up, you fuckd up

    • @corvus8638
      @corvus8638 ปีที่แล้ว

      He strongly recommends 90% of the games he reviews. Can’t trust what he says