I strongly recommend: The Ascent (Review)

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  • @notaburner3918
    @notaburner3918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1806

    Shout out to Austin, the editor who's definitely also a friend

    • @nickh4354
      @nickh4354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +142

      Nice try Austin we know this is your alt account

    • @MisterK-YT
      @MisterK-YT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Wow Austin. Making burner accounts just to give yourself props?! Be better.

    • @Segaton
      @Segaton 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@nickh4354 lol

    • @ACDC-1FAN
      @ACDC-1FAN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thanks!(wrong Austin)

    • @maineman5757
      @maineman5757 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      a friend with benefits

  • @boozebeard9501
    @boozebeard9501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Shout out to Tor Frick, one of the founding devs and pretty much a legend in the 3D art community. This guy is famous for cracking out insane art ridiculously fast. When he was still working in AAA he actually tried applying for a second role in the same studio because he knew he could do the work of both jobs at once - true story. So awesome to see them absolutely smash it with their first game.

    • @NickHunter
      @NickHunter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      What a total chad, love that

    • @requiem4ameme929
      @requiem4ameme929 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Of course its true. His name is Tor. You can't be a chump with a name that cool. At least I don't think you can 🤔

  • @Zathren
    @Zathren 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1279

    "I've finished it and I want to play more."
    Honestly I don't think any game could have higher praise then that.

    • @mrwhocares3931
      @mrwhocares3931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Already it's only been out for 8 hrs

    • @ayasolaris4971
      @ayasolaris4971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@mrwhocares3931 my mans got contacts, pretty sure he got an early copy

    • @curiosityunbound5460
      @curiosityunbound5460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@ayasolaris4971 He did.

    • @charliem5604
      @charliem5604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@mrwhocares3931 He not only got an early copy but by "finished" he may mean the main story and not all the side quests. There's another TH-camr with like 50+ hours or something too.

    • @adrianwiles1
      @adrianwiles1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's still telling me I'm too early wtf?

  • @frydaddy1535
    @frydaddy1535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    I just want to say thanks for putting your opinions in your review titles,
    For games like this I’m trying to go in blind and enjoy them, but want to get a general opinion without spoilers before watching full reviews.

    • @MuddyButtcheeks
      @MuddyButtcheeks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is the exact reason why I am watching this video.

    • @georgebrown2190
      @georgebrown2190 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MuddyButtcheeks same

  • @AnimeInlove77
    @AnimeInlove77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    “all of the money, thank you. Goodbye🤣”

  • @tcomshere
    @tcomshere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    "I hate the word 'visceral' ..."
    So does EA

  • @ihsanomer1910
    @ihsanomer1910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    The logo of the game, and its atmosphere reminds me a lot of "RUINER", an amazing game I played recently

    • @whiskermcwhiskerson7902
      @whiskermcwhiskerson7902 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh yeah the hotline miami clone right?

    • @Vantastic4thewin
      @Vantastic4thewin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Ascent is basically a better version of Ruiner, but I felt that the story of Ruiner was better.

    • @whiskermcwhiskerson7902
      @whiskermcwhiskerson7902 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brodeur7 no its because I saw a video called top 10 hotline miami clones so I could watch some gameplay

    • @mgiraudjr
      @mgiraudjr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@whiskermcwhiskerson7902 I'll give you props because I loved hotline Miami and ruiner does give those vibes

  • @jopearson6321
    @jopearson6321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    If this is mod-friendly, there will definitely be a Space Hulk mod from the 40K community

    • @TMCProductions
      @TMCProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Til it gets C&D by Games Workshop

    • @titus17
      @titus17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      people always mention warhammer mods for games but they never actually happen

    • @Jorendo
      @Jorendo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@titus17 Arma 3 has a warhammer 40k mod and it's pretty awesome...If you can find a Milsim group that actually uses the mod and makes missions for you.

    • @adrianwiles1
      @adrianwiles1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      As often as Warhammer comes up where are all the good Warhammer games? I can't find any

    • @TMCProductions
      @TMCProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@adrianwiles1 Dawn of War 1, Mechanicus, Battlefleet Gothic Armada 2, Space Marine.

  • @shankypanky8879
    @shankypanky8879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Me: Wow the lighting in this game with Ray-Tracing looks phenomenal even with youtube compression.
    Shill Up: Dx12 and thus Ray Tracing wasn't working.
    Me: OH... I mean... Yea I noticed that of course...

    • @5000Seabass
      @5000Seabass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shill Up?

    • @shankypanky8879
      @shankypanky8879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@5000Seabass People who admire him since long time unknown, call him 'Shill Up'.

    • @defaultname25
      @defaultname25 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here haha

    • @MentokTheMindTaker
      @MentokTheMindTaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No it started when he had a very bad take, he then started calling himself shill up to try and own the joke

    • @edwardrichard8093
      @edwardrichard8093 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When Ray tracing really doesn't matter. Seriously you guys overhype that crap.

  • @OZefiroMusica
    @OZefiroMusica 3 ปีที่แล้ว +192

    reminds me of Ruiner, which is a great game, and I'm excited for this one

    • @mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299
      @mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That was a dope game :P

    • @OZefiroMusica
      @OZefiroMusica 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299 oh yeah! great game, cool story and the sound track was amazing. specially Susumu Hirasawa's (1997 Berserk's composer) song "Island Door" used in the hub area.

    • @devon00789
      @devon00789 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      "Get 'em Puppy!"

    • @fatbroccoli8
      @fatbroccoli8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Still need to play that, recently bought it in the sale

    • @Smokeybanjo
      @Smokeybanjo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It reminds me of the game dead nation. It’s an isometric zombie game I used to play back on the ps3. I wonder if anyone else played that game

  • @maxducks2001
    @maxducks2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Let me tell you the moment I fell in love with this game: I’m going through an area controlled by a local gang, and I have to clear it out so an extremely important meeting between corporate bosses can take place. I got my SMG, my plasma pistol in case of any robotic enemies or automated defenses, an augment that allows me to punch someone so hard, it makes it look like their soul left their body, and one that marks enemies in a small area around me, blowing them all up instantly after a certain time. Emphasis on that last one.
    So I’m going through, and I get cornered in a small shop. Enemies start pouring in and surrounding me so much, the melee enemies are having a hard time reaching me. It looks like I’m going to die. Then I remember my mark of death augment. I activate it, I wait a few panicked seconds, and suddenly everyone in the room goes Fist of the North Star, swelling up and exploding in a gory mess. All that was left was their skeletons, guts everywhere, and blood covering the room.
    God, I love this game.

    • @MeggaMann_theBlueLion
      @MeggaMann_theBlueLion ปีที่แล้ว

      I just discovered this a few days ago. This game is awesome

  • @marcuskane1040
    @marcuskane1040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Finally we have a proper and polished Cyberpunk game 😎👍

    • @gabehere
      @gabehere 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Immediately thought of 2077 when seeing this. When he mentioned the dense overpass, that's where my mind went.

    • @beady0081
      @beady0081 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@gabehere It was confusing as none of them were in a T pose. Isn't that what all npcs do in cyberpunk universes?

    • @АлександърТренчев-э2я
      @АлександърТренчев-э2я 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Wow, very original comment.

    • @aaronfarricker1475
      @aaronfarricker1475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@АлександърТренчев-э2я are you a 2077 fan by any chance?

    • @GuiiBrazil
      @GuiiBrazil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Cyberpunk 2077 ghost of "what could have been" will haunt us for a good while.

  • @TheRampa
    @TheRampa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I didn't expected the levels, design and details of this simply isometric shooter were so many and astonishing, it's really a pleasure for your eyes playing the Ascent, the map is so big and full of details, whoever designed this game should be immediately hired by bethesda to remaster Fallout 1 and 2

    • @gergnotsloh
      @gergnotsloh 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Bethesda would be an insult for the art designers of this game.

  • @Noobphobic
    @Noobphobic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    I have waited so long for your review... I'm taking a quick 22 minute 33 second work break >:D

    • @matthewrichardson8162
      @matthewrichardson8162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      3 hours later:

    • @BouncieD
      @BouncieD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hi Cristian,
      we would appreciate if you could continue working.
      Sincerely
      Your Boss

  • @jayh7226
    @jayh7226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    "TH-cam's shit-tier compression." Lmfao

  • @elliswhitworth
    @elliswhitworth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Literally waiting for my time zone release

    • @beau9956
      @beau9956 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      20min?

    • @alexabidin7414
      @alexabidin7414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      From what I have been able to find, it comes out at 1pm EST for me

    • @christopher-ge4tj
      @christopher-ge4tj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      RIP to me and my fellow EST peeps

  • @TheGamingGopher
    @TheGamingGopher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Even tho it’s on Game Pass, I’m buying it to support these skilled devs and hopefully contribute towards a sequel or more content!

    • @UglyWinnie
      @UglyWinnie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same

    • @Lenderz
      @Lenderz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      One neat trick is to buy it but play it on gamepass which rewards devs for time spent in a game I believe. If you’ve got a sub already you lose nothing they get paid more than if you just buy it

    • @TheGamingGopher
      @TheGamingGopher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Lenderz got a good point! However I kinda wanna buy it on Steam for DLSS

    • @Lenderz
      @Lenderz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheGamingGopher don’t think they gate graphics options by platform do they?

    • @TheGamingGopher
      @TheGamingGopher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Lenderz I’m playing the GP version and there’s no DLSS option while my buddy on Steam has it for him. Both of us are using RTX cards too 😕

  • @atlas7309
    @atlas7309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I legit thought that this game was already using ray-tracing until the graphics settings section.

    • @ThePokestopPapi
      @ThePokestopPapi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Seriously! The lighting in this is freaking gorgeous.

  • @_SpaceApe_
    @_SpaceApe_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    imagine you get used to walking on that transparent pannels and then one day there is one missing...

  • @kronos319
    @kronos319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Love your work! When you hit 1 million subs, please refer to yourself as Mill-up at least once in a video

  • @TheRealTanSeeker
    @TheRealTanSeeker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    As another Sydney-sider... Just had two weeks of Covid Lockdown but my construction work re commences tomorrow when this comes out. I'm sookin'!

  • @reincarN8ed
    @reincarN8ed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Two SkillUp reviews in one week? Praise Ralph! I love waking up in the morning to see "I strongly recommend" a Game Pass title.

  • @Nagram_
    @Nagram_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    When an indie from a couple dozen veterans beats the triple A CP2077 in delivering a truly cyber punk feel

    • @isidornimages
      @isidornimages 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The advantage of not having an upper management whose main goal is to make as much money as possible as quick as possible. Just imagine if CP2077 had got 1 or maybe even 2 more years in development before release.

  • @beast667
    @beast667 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    I wouldn't be surprised if uncle Phil watches this 😂

    • @willcunning22
      @willcunning22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He better. Metacritic needs to be entirely discredited and thrown out as a measuring stick for devs and I hope Phil understands that by now.
      This is my favourite new IP in gaming in...probably 10+ years. I've been playing every moment I can for days - I just need more. Familiarity with other games due to being isometric aside, this is something completely new and unique when you play it yourself.
      There's so much room to build out loot systems/open world content/NPCs/etc here it's incredible, because the foundation is so damn solid.
      Blown away by this dev team.

  • @Mayorofsexytown1303
    @Mayorofsexytown1303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +688

    Fucking love gamepass, going to really enjoy this one.

    • @Jorendo
      @Jorendo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      2 more hours to go!

    • @zeeraxa9671
      @zeeraxa9671 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I for some reason cannot pre download it cannot change the drive location , recently upgraded my HDD , now i cannot change the drive location

    • @iKrazyyi
      @iKrazyyi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zeeraxa9671 for PC?

    • @zeeraxa9671
      @zeeraxa9671 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iKrazyyi yeah for some reason i cannot choose which drive to download this game it's just blank , i may buy it of steam in frustration

    • @iKrazyyi
      @iKrazyyi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zeeraxa9671 dang you don't have Gamepass?

  • @doubledangerous7898
    @doubledangerous7898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    This man is one of the best reviewers in the entire industry.

    • @jasontodd1226
      @jasontodd1226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree.

    • @Reloaded2111
      @Reloaded2111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Right... Until he hates on something you enjoy.

    • @sethhowerton1489
      @sethhowerton1489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed but he can be mind of biased some times. Which for a receiver isn't good.

    • @fabianpearson9283
      @fabianpearson9283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Whoa, relax yourself lmao

    • @ninjasites
      @ninjasites 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Solid

  • @DanLuxe
    @DanLuxe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Are you going to do a Nier Replicant review?
    Loved your Automata review, would love to know what you think of Replicant.
    Keep up the great work!

    • @mrwhocares3931
      @mrwhocares3931 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's easy u play it

    • @DanLuxe
      @DanLuxe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@mrwhocares3931 I'm Nier player, again, loved his review of Automota, very curious what are his thoughts on replicant (story, gameplay, etc.)

    • @adrianwiles1
      @adrianwiles1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mrwhocares3931 it's expensive to review your own games. He an I don't get free review copies.

  • @I_am_ENSanity
    @I_am_ENSanity 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    *Sees it on Game Pass*
    Sweet! I know what I'm doing this weekend.

  • @chillinstorm254
    @chillinstorm254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Could you grace us with a "Vermintide 2" review in preparation for "Dark Tide". The game is super fun, high skill ceiling and is dirt cheap. Would love to have your opinion on this. Keep up them good vids, cheers

    • @larskrantz1463
      @larskrantz1463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Vermintide 2 is my all time favorite game!

    • @Durzza
      @Durzza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Vermintide deserves a review for sure

    • @nasserharbi7839
      @nasserharbi7839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes please

    • @ericharbour9254
      @ericharbour9254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Why do you want a review of a game you seem to already play and love. Watch other reviews of Vermintide if you need people to affirm your beliefs.

    • @chillinstorm254
      @chillinstorm254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ericharbour9254 Why would I want a very popular youtuber possibly making a great game more well known? Gee, I don't know. Maybe, because it's cool for more people to be aware of possibly cool games they wouldn't know about without Skill up.

  • @brokenbandit9018
    @brokenbandit9018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your videos bro. You put your thoughts together in such a beautiful way. I really enjoy your content bro. This game looks fantastic, and perfect for a couple of friends and I.

  • @SuperSilvi1990
    @SuperSilvi1990 3 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    This is one of the only games I was really waiting for.

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      One thing! Just one thing! Please tell IT to me: WHY tf do I have so many fans even though no TH-camr is unprettier than I am? WORLDWIDE!!!! WHY??? Tell me, dear rip

    • @nickh4354
      @nickh4354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@AxxLAfriku hey you should probably take your meds man, looks like you forgot them on the counter again

    • @AyushRaj
      @AyushRaj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      After E3, the only game I'm waiting for is REPLACED

    • @Helixium08
      @Helixium08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AxxLAfriku Tell me one thing, wth are you going on about lol? I think you're in the wrong video.

    • @baldurwachholz6515
      @baldurwachholz6515 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Helixium08 its a bot i think for some unknown youtuber

  • @ChristopherLMunoz
    @ChristopherLMunoz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This review is top notch. You hit all the details and really explains the game. Clearly can see you played the game :D

  • @rustyshakkleford
    @rustyshakkleford 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Great review. As someone who usually isn't that into twin stick shooters, this looks really dope.

    • @gir2859
      @gir2859 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Not into them much either but having played a couple hours i can confirm that this game kicks ass

    • @BlackPowerParty
      @BlackPowerParty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah first twin stick that I actually enjoyed.. it's AAA quality 👌

    • @Bendaak
      @Bendaak 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t like them either but I love this! Me and my friend are playing coop on PC.

  • @zeroThreeSixHD
    @zeroThreeSixHD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    As much as Sony has pretty hefty exclusive Triple A games, MS has been killing it with these smaller unique titles. Pretty envious I can't play this.

    • @fatbroccoli8
      @fatbroccoli8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same but I’ll still get a PS5 first and then maybe a series S, hopefully this will be available on PlayStation at some point similar to cuphead and others

    • @legacyrxt7570
      @legacyrxt7570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fatbroccoli8 its a timed exclusive...

    • @SnazzyPuke
      @SnazzyPuke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Game Pass has helped me discover alot of these smaller indie games. Over the pandemic I discovered so many of them, the Ori series being one of my favorites

    • @bmdshred77
      @bmdshred77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@fatbroccoli8 got me Xbox first and it’s best decision I’ve made. Gamepass is just pure gold. I always have something to play that’s fresh. Whether it’s new games or just great games with fps or graphic upgrades

    • @proassassin8473
      @proassassin8473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It will come to PS5. It's timed exclusive. Probably 6 Months.

  • @TanknHeals
    @TanknHeals 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thanks for your great content. My daughter n I love watching ur vids together.

  • @argavilda
    @argavilda 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Never heard of it before this video, bought it before the video even ended.

  • @DeadTempoPromotions
    @DeadTempoPromotions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Debating getting a Series S just for this game haha. Use my PS5 for most games but I want this game bad

    • @karl343
      @karl343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Go for it, Microsoft Flight Simulator will blow you away, even on the S. It's graphically the most impressive next-gen game. I've both consoles spend a lot more time on my XSX due to gamepass. I use my PS5 for exclusives only.

    • @teehundeart
      @teehundeart 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's only timed exclusive. Just play something else for now. Or of course buy a Series S, but you don't technically need it

    • @ishaansaral502
      @ishaansaral502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@teehundeart Based on the confidential leaks of MS documents during the Epic v Apple trial, this game seems to be an exception in being a permanent exclusive. We'll have to see if that's true.

    • @karl343
      @karl343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@teehundeart Have you seen the upcoming gamepass lineup? Forza 5, Psychonauts 2, Hades, Halo Infinite, Stalker 2, trust me you're missing out by not having both consoles.

    • @teehundeart
      @teehundeart 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ishaansaral502 oh, maybe my information is outdated then. The last I heard they had purchased timed exclusivity similar to Final Fantasy on PS5

  • @Goober89
    @Goober89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    A lot of these smaller titles have been absolutely shining lately; this, Death's Door, Omno, Psychonauts 2 dropping soon. Gamepass has really introduced me to some incredible games that I might not have checked out otherwise. The fact that I can play them all on PC too is great.

    • @cesarzepeda8291
      @cesarzepeda8291 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I'm playing phsyconauts the first one and I'm really enjoying it, can't wait for the second one

    • @karadan100
      @karadan100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gamepass is an absolute diamond. 80% of the games I currently play are from gamepass. Well worth the money.

    • @WizzlyBearW0rms
      @WizzlyBearW0rms ปีที่แล้ว

      @@karadan100 how much is it monthly

  • @bigluc2491
    @bigluc2491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    this... does put a smile on my face. so happy this turned out good, can't wait to try it!

  • @Echelon730
    @Echelon730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Got to say I love your reviews, just because you are so clear it is a personal opinion. People get to know your tastes and it feels so much more reliable than a number or star rating.
    Just mad I am at work and can't play this now. >:(

    • @AlkisGD
      @AlkisGD 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This comment made me reminisce about Total Biscuit. He always talked about how no one is objective and the whole point is for people to get to know you so they can gauge their reaction to a game based on yours. I miss him.

  • @yaminnather521
    @yaminnather521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Camera in the better God of Wars were like this and it felt epic. The new God Of War felt like a scaled down version of the old one but people were all over it for some reason

    • @jagerbombed2725
      @jagerbombed2725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right! I hated the new one. I missed the fast n Furious game play of the old ones where you felt like a god slayer. The new one felt more like the witcher.

    • @yaminnather521
      @yaminnather521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jagerbombed2725 exactly!

  • @ttprophet
    @ttprophet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    "I didn't have anyone to play couch co-op"
    feelsbadman

  • @onehundredpercentboyband
    @onehundredpercentboyband 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This pleases me! Xbox are absolutely killing it

    • @christopher-ge4tj
      @christopher-ge4tj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      their triumphant comeback is a great thing for all of us gamers :)

  • @dblundz
    @dblundz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ah that’s what I like to see, been waiting for this one

  • @bradymartin5417
    @bradymartin5417 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Just want to say thanks for the hard work, this content is always entertaining to watch!

  • @hainguyenthanh9227
    @hainguyenthanh9227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The game visual is a masterpiece of art. Gameplay is ... let say I'm here for the art.

    • @NickHunter
      @NickHunter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really?! I find the shooting and mechanics in the game thrilling. What don't you like about the gameplay?

  • @Sombre_gd
    @Sombre_gd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    It has Ruiner vibe in it. I like it!

    • @raichuraichu7632
      @raichuraichu7632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hell yeah

    • @vz4579
      @vz4579 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bar_bar9315 was looking for this comment lol

    • @nolives
      @nolives 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      KILL BOSS KILL BOSS KILL BOSS

    • @danielherold6158
      @danielherold6158 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can tell you I couldn't play Ruiner 30min, but I absolutely adored Ascent.

  • @jonathanjollimore7156
    @jonathanjollimore7156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow a cyber punk themed game doesn't make hate being alive

  • @milk-and-mookies5532
    @milk-and-mookies5532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    My playstation owning heart breaks as I realize I won't be able to play this one. Sad day💔

    • @NigelGrab
      @NigelGrab 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same :(

    • @WHlSKYtx
      @WHlSKYtx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Gotta have both!

    • @hairy-bastard
      @hairy-bastard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      But Sony has a handful of 10 to 20 hour single player only blockbusters. Life is full of decisions

    • @speedracer2please
      @speedracer2please 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      you could stream it from xCloud at least! on a computer, phone, and they're working on a tv stick.

    • @odding3472
      @odding3472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@hairy-bastard i mean, ps for their exclusives and pc for other exclusives here for me xD

  • @KalenTomlinson
    @KalenTomlinson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kinda glad I played this on gamepass.. could not stand playing for more than 1 hour..
    Did he even review the Xbox version??
    I can't beat the 1st mission, because the U.I. bugs out, objectives won't load, and going into the skill tree menus to unlock the hacking skill to get passed the VERY FIRST checkpoint/objectives.. I just crashes and screen freezes...
    The first 2 minutes were unbearable tutorials that are too small to read and every time the tips pop up it freezes the game...
    Then when I try to play multiplayer it hard crashes to dashboard...
    I NEVER EVEN GOT TO FIGHT MY FIRST ENEMY!!
    This game is dumb... worse than the free outriders beta... and that game is still shit with bugs and those MF's still got a sequel... unbelievable and unbearable this is gaming in 2020....

  • @My-T1
    @My-T1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Anyone else notice that there were no weights on any of the weightlifter's bars?

    • @oliverespiritu7383
      @oliverespiritu7383 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you interact with the weightlifters, it adds them.

    • @3urnone351
      @3urnone351 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a warm up set lolz

    • @wyatt4790
      @wyatt4790 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Warm up sets lol

    • @ZelosSama
      @ZelosSama 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      people are just too strong , they just pick them up and lift while they walk

    • @GenghisD0ng
      @GenghisD0ng 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can actually press X to add weights, small things like this make immersion even better. I mean I just got the Hygene award for using a toilet and sink after each other haha

  • @Valurium
    @Valurium 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the review but honestly... tried to play with some friends on release... sooooo many bugs. Gamebreaking. Some couldn't connect to game. Huge performance drops on any system. Glitches nonstop. Really sad and not well covered in this review.

    • @MothManRMJ
      @MothManRMJ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I had no issues on my series s but my friend playing on a base xbox one was having so many problems had 2 hard crashes and when we arrived at the hub world nothing was loading in for them was just floating through an empty void with a load of t posing characters.

  • @DeviousAlpha
    @DeviousAlpha 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Comments for the algortihm God! Another top quality review. Can't wait to play this game, I LOVE a top down ARPG, and I love cyperpunk aesthetics.

  • @Zethariel
    @Zethariel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Enemies are clever" - no, they just rush you. Every single type does.

  • @jakerichardson7822
    @jakerichardson7822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This sounds like the game Ruiner should've been

  • @AlterRaigo
    @AlterRaigo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Honestly this game is way more Cyberpunk than Cyberpunk. I love it.

  • @DrDingus45
    @DrDingus45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This game was seriously deadly, as in awesome. The atmosphere of it was just top-notch Bladerunner/Judge Dredd vibes, loved every single minute of it. Also want to point out the soundtrack is incredible and really set the mood. It's done by Pawel Blaszczak who you may know from Dying Light and you can definitely hear similarities in the music of both games. Great review!

  • @guybejerano9861
    @guybejerano9861 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so sorry I've listened to this review and bought this game, please stop gushing about a game graphics. The game might look good, but the actual gameplay is really not that inspiring or satisfying.

    • @Molybdan42
      @Molybdan42 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly, didn't find it that great, 7/10 at best...

  • @micolangello796
    @micolangello796 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    MSI has the absolute worst customer service. They will do everything in their power to not honor warranty. Never again.

    • @kevinknapp9473
      @kevinknapp9473 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They've been dodgy budget bullshit for over 20 years. You're not alone.

    • @Sixstringman
      @Sixstringman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got one about a year ago and its been great. If it lasts another 2-3 years thats good enough for me.

  • @melomaniakjm
    @melomaniakjm ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely awesome game! Visuals are jaw dropping and combat is brilliant. 10/10.

  • @pondopondo1497
    @pondopondo1497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Dude, if it had a fallout like rpg system and narrative design it would be a Legend tier game.

    • @utisti4976
      @utisti4976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely!

    • @MegaMerdeux
      @MegaMerdeux 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Then play wasteland 3

    • @chinsaka5346
      @chinsaka5346 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MegaMerdeux do I need to play previous Wasteland games before Wasteland 3? I'm not familiar with the franchise but I heard it's a good game. So, I would like to try it out since it's on Game Pass.

    • @NikLoveGaming
      @NikLoveGaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chinsaka5346 I jumped straight to play Wasteland 3 without play other Wasteland😂 its really good. Still thinking to try Wasteland 2

    • @stevenshatswell53
      @stevenshatswell53 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chinsaka5346 playing previous Wasteland games will give you more insight into certain characters in Wasteland 3, but it isn't really necessary. The setting and story are drastically different from previous Wasteland titles, so it's a great starting point.

  • @Atom99935
    @Atom99935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This looks like the cyberpunk game we wish we had.

    • @johng6350
      @johng6350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nah. I mean it looks great, but nah.

  • @maxpayenvenic6029
    @maxpayenvenic6029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This kinda reminds me when Contra try to get into 3D

  • @EonHSD
    @EonHSD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This not being on PS5 is really painful, not gonna lie.

  • @PeterPetermann
    @PeterPetermann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    first time since "Crusader: No Regret" that i'm interested in a game like this

    • @SixFootTurkey_
      @SixFootTurkey_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You've been waiting a while then haven't you!

    • @PeterPetermann
      @PeterPetermann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SixFootTurkey_ well, i wouldn't particularly say "waited", but yeah, its been a while since then

  • @martind.1987
    @martind.1987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This game is "f*in awesome" indeed. Blew my expectations away!

  • @jakkudemoff3043
    @jakkudemoff3043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A lot of other reviews complained it was tedious and repetitive - seeing how much you love the game, what are your thoughts on that? Would you agree?

    • @fatalexception1269
      @fatalexception1269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's silly though - almost every game in existence revolves around a core gameplay loop. The trick is to embellish it as you progress through the game.

    • @nolives
      @nolives 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ^ this is why you diversify your game collection. If one game gets "too boring and repetitive" just cleanse your pallete with something and return to it later.

    • @ZelosSama
      @ZelosSama 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      as repetitive as a twin stick shooter can be. what did they expect?

    • @ThePowerOfOneThePowerOfTwo
      @ThePowerOfOneThePowerOfTwo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@nolives Exactly. I hate “repetitive” as a knock, especially when people praise open world RPG games that are repetitive af lol

  • @kvartz
    @kvartz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is better then Cyberpunk 2077... CDPR watch and learn

  • @TheDwarfishjoe
    @TheDwarfishjoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Game really needs a horde/survival mode

  • @xune71
    @xune71 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    finished this game on the new xbox and was blown away of how beautiful this game plays out, on my second character and Mplayer is so much fun when it works

  • @Marco_Mazzoni
    @Marco_Mazzoni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For anyone wondering about couch co-op, it works great except it doesn't limit your distance from each other or split the screen when you spread out too far, so it's actually possible to wander off screen and get lost. Definitely not a big deal, but can be frustrating.

  • @nobah8131
    @nobah8131 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    12:27 So you are telling me, there is a race of alien as big as a truck, who talk mad shit but actually just sit around in a gym, lifting empty bars? AMAZING WOLDBUILDING, just like the real world! :O

  • @kokosan09
    @kokosan09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    this review is just so much fun, because your joy comes across so clearly!

  • @unleasheth
    @unleasheth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just get soooooo fucking tired of top down view games and RTS games though. Hell I'm sick of FPS games almost as much. I don't understand what happened to 3rd person games, God forbid we get anything with the mechanics and fluidness of LOU2

  • @jokuukk0888
    @jokuukk0888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    ok three and a half hours to go and i can finally play this

    • @ThePokestopPapi
      @ThePokestopPapi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Such odd timing for the release date lol. Nonetheless...I'm hype!

    • @jokuukk0888
      @jokuukk0888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThePokestopPapi sure is, but damn i cant wait to play it haha

  • @nailinthefashion
    @nailinthefashion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is what cyberpunk 2077 should have looked and felt like, yeah i said it

  • @WeMuskMars
    @WeMuskMars 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Been hyped for this game since the first time I saw it!

  • @Preacher820
    @Preacher820 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1. I got vibes of good old Crusader no Remorse / Regret games.
    2. There is no endgame:( After the credits you are done:(
    3. Definitely much better game than overhyped Cybershit 2077

  • @DoubleAgent25
    @DoubleAgent25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    5 hours deep into a coop campaign and I must say, this is a well-done game. You can tell the devs know what fun in a video game should look like.

  • @Skylarkcpt
    @Skylarkcpt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i hope they diablo this and give us more and more , i want seasons !

  • @RonsarLo
    @RonsarLo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for the review. Picked it up on your recommendation and very impressed. The maps and world is simply breathtaking. I've never seen a game world look this good.

  • @mimingcat9219
    @mimingcat9219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This game has detail. Sometimes, I feel like it's TOO MUCH detail. My eyes need to look away from the screen just to give my eyes a rest. I hate that you have to rely on your waypoint to even get a grasp of the area. Navigation doesn't feel intuitive enough. I'm not kidding. You HAVE to rely on your bread crumbs to find everything or else you'll get lost. I'm not liking this game. I'll keep playing a little more to see if I warm up to it.

  • @terrelldowns6432
    @terrelldowns6432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I can't wait to get home to start this, Game Pass for the win.

    • @matony19
      @matony19 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      playing on game pass as well but im stuck with couple of side missions since I cannot access the NODE wtf? :D

    • @terrelldowns6432
      @terrelldowns6432 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@matony19 there are a couple of missions that are unfortunately bugged, but for the Node, you have to advance the main mission enough to access it, that got me also.

    • @matony19
      @matony19 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@terrelldowns6432 cool, thanks, will give it a try :)

    • @NeverQuit87
      @NeverQuit87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol xbox trash

    • @Deadrum
      @Deadrum 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NeverQuit87 lol ok MadBoi

  • @kridreklaw
    @kridreklaw 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Playing Ascent on PS5 graphically it's amazing, the mood is dark and the gameplay is literally a blast. This game toatally surprised me!!!

  • @HappyMrGhost
    @HappyMrGhost 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've never experienced a game with this many game breaking bugs. It's good when it works, but wait for some patches

    • @JohnWick-mi4hy
      @JohnWick-mi4hy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea, mines crashed a dozen or so times already

    • @Mast3rB3ard
      @Mast3rB3ard 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      why are you lying? or at least clarify that you played co-op. singleplayer is smooth AF, but i heard that co-op has a lot of issues still

    • @JohnWick-mi4hy
      @JohnWick-mi4hy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've been playing solo and got the crashes. Haven't done coop yet

    • @ZelosSama
      @ZelosSama 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      maybe you missed the part in the vid about not activating Direct X 12, that it causes stability issue until it gets fixed. Or maybe it's you pc. Always easy to blame the game , not their own pc, like 90 % of the people did with cyberpunk

    • @JohnWick-mi4hy
      @JohnWick-mi4hy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm on xbox

  • @Jesse__H
    @Jesse__H 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sadly the co-op on xbone gamepass is completely borked for me. Me and my buddy made it to the first story boss outside the tutorial, where you kill four "Fullchromes" and they wouldn't spawn. We tried everything we could think of. Eventually we deleted our saves, reinstalled the game, tried again, and still nothing. Just a waypoint that leads you to an empty arena.

  • @crimsonhoneybee
    @crimsonhoneybee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm glad this game turned out well! Here's hoping for future DLCs and expansions to further add to this game.

  • @skyfiredraco
    @skyfiredraco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I largely ignore the big review sites anymore.
    I have a selection of people (bloggers, content creators, podcasts, etc.) who tend to enjoy the same things i do, that i use for reviews when a game comes out.
    There actually seems to be a number of common themes about this game i keep seeing. It is apparently buggy, janky as hell in some cases, thin on some systems and has some stutter issues, etc. with the graphics.
    It is also apparently fun as hell to play.
    Not to mention gorgeous and with a nice soundtrack.
    I think i'm buying this one.
    I'd like to get it on console but i'm still trying for a Series X. If i don't get one in the next month or two, though, i'll just say screw it and buy it on steam.
    Cheers man :)

  • @MegaCrem
    @MegaCrem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Only problem I have with this game is some stuttering but everything else is chef's kiss

    • @Fabian6980
      @Fabian6980 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not on Xbox series x any optimized game on series x is smooth as butter it's time for you to upgrade

    • @MegaCrem
      @MegaCrem 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Fabian6980 Got a high end pc m8 don't worry. The stutters were confirmed by the devs to be caused by shaders first loading in.

  • @malazan6004
    @malazan6004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When they fix the game freezing and add DLSS to the Game Pass version I will!! Seems cool but refuse to play the game in this state honestly...

  • @justingriffin5287
    @justingriffin5287 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Game is amazing. It's very rare a game comes along anymore that just pulls me in like this one does. Also the big one that seems to be missing from so many games today, is that it's just fun! No politics, no social bs...just a straight forward fun game from beginning to end. Thank you to the developers and look forward to future projects! P.s. send CDPR your notes ,they need them so badly! 🤣💯

  • @wadewilson7657
    @wadewilson7657 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i dont like it.......i LOVE IT! ....im kidding i havent played it......but i wanna play more of it.....and that is a good sign

  • @netnoob77
    @netnoob77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm about 10 hours in, and I'm just taking my time doing the side missions because of how much fun I'm having, and also, the eye candy.. woah, the serious eye candy. The team that did the visuals really outdid themselves. The environment is so incredibly beautiful and detailed. The explorable areas are so sprawlingly expansive and yet so well done, with hardly any assets being reused repetitively from one area to the next. I can't imagine the time and effort taken to create such a well manicured environment. Gameplay and the music are good too. Amazing game. I hope the team builds on it going forward. Would love to see more.

    • @NickHunter
      @NickHunter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Been replaying it again recently and still can't get over how much detail is in every inch of the game

  • @ClayRoks
    @ClayRoks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can say america, its fine.

  • @SemperSalam
    @SemperSalam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Finally something that doesn’t disappoint!

    • @oxsila
      @oxsila 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Feels like it's been so long man. What a breath of fresh air

    • @ja1boi
      @ja1boi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Seriously almost every game I been waiting on this year turnt out to be ass except this one. Here’s hoping the second half of games won’t be as worse as the first.

    • @Fabian6980
      @Fabian6980 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scarlett nexus is dope too second half of the year is off to a good start

    • @RetroMonger
      @RetroMonger 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Except it does. It is beyond broken in coop and unplayable with game breaking bugs. It also screws up your single player save. We got 5 hours in and it broke. We have to restart.

    • @oxsila
      @oxsila 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroMonger Played it solo for 15 hours and had 0 problems. No single player save problems either

  • @mikeyj.philly
    @mikeyj.philly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been playing it all day. This is not just a very good game. It is a very good RPG; which in 2021 is hard to come by.

  • @techknow9237
    @techknow9237 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This and Diablo II Remastered has made me interested in gaming again :)

    • @hazim9529
      @hazim9529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bruh, the freaking remastered is made by Blizzard. The same one who made Warcraft 3 Reforged? The same one that announces Diablo Immortal? The same one that layoff 800 employees? The same one that ban Blitzchung? The same one that destroy Nostalrius? The same one that is freaking under lawsuit by California right now?
      You sure that same company made you interested in gaming again? Think wisely.

    • @Geechi_
      @Geechi_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vicarious Visions is the studio doing the remake and they have an amazing track record. I won’t argue that it’s nostalgia bait but I think it’ll be significantly better than reforged

    • @ZelosSama
      @ZelosSama 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Geechi_ "Blizzard Entertainment Vicarious Visions" It's still a studio un der blizzard , wich is affected by everything that's happenned/happening

    • @KalenTomlinson
      @KalenTomlinson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't bother... I Canceled my D2R preorder and deleted all COD games off my ps5, because all of Activision/blizzard is full of shitty devs and corrupted by shit management that would fire people to protect their paychecks and keep on raping women in their "Cosby Suite"...
      Sick sexist hypocritical pigs...
      Seriously... best game from blizzard in 20 years is a remake of a game that's 20 years old.... SAD AF
      GG

    • @KalenTomlinson
      @KalenTomlinson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gaming in 2020 is still absolute shit and you're nothing but a number for investors these publishers like to show off... they are gaming dictators...

  • @sirrahma1690
    @sirrahma1690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey skillup! You also strongly recommended Cyberpunk 2077!

  • @patadeurso
    @patadeurso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As someone that has been living through some decades of games this gives me so many Loaded vibes and those who know this game understand what i mean.

    • @EvolvedParasite
      @EvolvedParasite 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That game brings back some great memories.

  • @Finn-r1x
    @Finn-r1x 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    look at the crowd density, look at the graphics, look at the gameplay, of course this game is not perfect but it is a peek of what the Cyberpunk genre can become