Does anyone think they came up with the walking animation first and then decided it should be an automaton after? Kinda like mass effect andromeda running lol ..
I responded to a guy who thought the animations were janky, I was like nah man, I think what you’re seeing is by design. Like these aren’t fluid beings
@@kschmeed that’s hilarious. Like how we doing on the movement animation guys? Ok, so, good news and bad news… the bad news is, we can’t get it right. These things look like wonky robots when they walk. Ok… what’s the good news? Well, the good news is, we can just make them wonky robots. Sold!
It's cool seeing the ways in which Spiders have improved with each passing game. Clothing physics, and character animations, as well as the environments of this game are all notable improvements on Greedfall, which in turn was a dramatic improvement upon Technomancer, so seeing what Steelrising looks like makes me excited for Greedfall 2 whenever that comes out.
I think it's a tremendous game - especially re atmosphere, setting and environment. My main issue was the dodging as well - I agree there is almost no invincibility frames but when you realise combat is more about placement rather than dodging then it gets more fun.
Have had about 3 hours in it so far, really enjoying it, especially because I'm a huge fan of the whole automaton theme. There's the typical Spiders jank that comes with their games, but there's no denying the effort they put into each title, and I've played MUCH worse Soulslikes then this game. Both this and Lies of P have been on my radar since their reveals. Steelrising hasn't disappointed so far, hopefully Lies of P doesn't either.
@@PeopleRTheProblem Yeah, I'd say if there's nothing thats stands out especially to you (For example , me and my interest in automatons), grab it on sale.
It’s actually $20 or less in some regions, so already a banger deal imo. I’ve played it for 1 hour so far and it’s enjoyable, and totally agree on spiders having janky ass games, but they are fun and good enough for everyone.
Honestly I didn’t know this game was coming out, but yesterday I saw an early promotional video on it and I found it interesting and pre ordered. Started playing at 1100 last night and I will say it does (so far 2 bosses in) feel alittle easier than your typical souls like and the story is definitely more present compared to any other souls likes. So far tho, I’m enjoying it. The animations of attacks are just fun to look at it and even tho I’m not one to scare away from the challenge of a soulsborne, it is nice to see an “accessibility” option to make the game easier for people who want to experience it but might not be down for the challenge.
i'm like this with most games, because i use an adblocker for all of my steaming electronics. but then again it also depends on if the game is being talked about or not, and it seems like this wasn't really talked about, so it's hard to get hyped for the game, not to mention this studio only does very linear games. they appear to be open worlds, but when you play the game, you will notice what i mean.
i think spiders does that. their both previous games before greedfall were soulslikes too. and there were focusing a lot more on story. but it seems like their souls likes dont always catch the exact way they wanted. while on the other hand, greedfall was recieved very very well. with a second game coming. so i think they are just better at making straight up rpgs. and should maybe stay away from the soulslike element. at least for a while.
@@moonprincess_xoxo Their previous games Bound by flame and The Technomancer were not soulslike games at all. Bound by flame was closer to a Bioware style rpg, like dragon age mostly. The technomancer also follows more of the trend of traditionnal RPG, there is nothing of souls like in those games. So I am surprised to read, that they did souls like games before. And Greedfall was more of a Witcher style RPG. This is their first time trying to replicate a soulsborne game.
I love the spiders team. Greedfall was a fantastic game...had some issues, but the story and characters were amazing. I'm definitely getting steel rising
GreedFall is a great game. I think people judge it really harshly and compare it to massive AAA titles like The Witcher and Dragon Age, but it’s obviously not that. I’ve got around 70-75 hours in GreedFall and I feel like giving it a chance really paid off.
Oh, sh!t...I forgot about Greedfall. I started playing it a year or so ago. I got a few hours in but started something else and never got back to it. Since that time I really got into games like Elex and Risen so I should probably get back to Greedfall.
@@SplitSniper7 I would recommend Mortal Shell. I haven’t played this game but Mortal Shell is really awesome and it’s a great starting point for people interested in souls. It’s shorter and while it’s difficult, it’s definitely more manageable than a From title.
@@dingus2k Mortal Shell? What a joke, I've finished all the soulsbourne games but I couldn't get past the first boss on Mortal Shell, the difficulty is absolutely off the charts! I wouldn't recommend it to souls veterans like myself, let a lone a Noob, I would recommend Elden Ring, but literally anything would be a better option than Mortal Shell!
yeah true but I would wait a few months because release price of 50€ is... rough. This game is honestly screaming "wait 3 months and its on discount for -50%" vibes all over it. Pretty sure for greedfall it was a similar story too
This was the first souls like game I have played. I have to say I really enjoyed it. I’m a big steam punk fan and the style of the game was very appealing. The story was a LOT more than I was expecting. Doing all the side quests made a huge difference
I don't know how I missed hearing about this game! I'm super interested now. Y'all can make fun of me, but I've actually been wanting an 'easier' Soulsborne, because I love the gameplay of those, but I always end up quitting in frustration late in the game. I'm also actually stoked that it seems to have a more traditional story-telling form with cutscenes and whatnot. Again, love the visual story-telling of the Soulsbornes, but I've always wanted something like this!
Go for it man some people like the difficulty and rise to it and some would just rather have a relaxing experience. This game should be perfect for you if you enjoy combat and souls mechanics
I've always found that the Soulsborne games get easier the further you get as you master the mechanics! But I certainly wouldn't complain about this being a little bit easier either, we don't always need maximum challenge in the genre lol
@@bronzin1445 He's actually right spot on the truth kidboy now quit tryna argue with men online cause you're a passive beta irl. The game certainly lacks personality just like you lack owning a home or car
@@jerome8564 BOY your names Jerome. Your raise is slow af and no one asked you to comment or permitted you to BOY. That isn't their fault about the ratio that's like that for you cause you're playing it on your little brother jamals tv that ya raise took
I was on the fence on this one but you convinced me to buy it, i really respect yours and Jake's opinion specially in regards to these types of games. Thank you for the awesome work, guys.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Falcon. I was intrigued enough from watching the trailers, but it’s nice to learn more about the combat variety. Seems pretty cool
I feel that the way you described the game makes it really similar to Jedi: Fallen Order. I'm glad it doesn't do anything new and fails but sticks to what works in the genre. I think it's better to have a good game that doesn't innovate much than a game that tries a lot of things and fails miserably.
I am really looking forward for this game it looks like a souls-like game but with history and fast combat and it looks amazing can't wait to see people play it or even experience it myself!
@@jordanalberts9517 i like The game but no Elden ring plays a lot more smooth and has a lot more variety in movesets and stuff But yeah enjoying this game so far It’s a lot easier than fromsoft games imo also
Plays nothing like bloodborne imo Don’t know why they compare this game to that masterpiece The combat does not flow enough like bloodborne Also the world storytelling is nothing like the level of bloodborne Steelrising is good enough for me but it feels a bit clunky sometimes which makes it a 7 for me instead of the 9 of bloodborne
@@locdogsgg9135 I think they just compare it to Bloodborne since, in a superficial sense, its extremely similar. Yeah it seems it doesn't flow quite as well nor does it have the world building, as it tells a more traditional style of story. Imo I think every Soulslike game misses the point of the Souls game design which is why most of them are much less interesting to play, but I dont know if everyone shares that opinion. I dont like Nioh, The Surge, etc very much
I was struck by just how good the music can be in this game. I have the track from the first big boss battle - the Bishop of the Cite - stuck in my head on a loop, just now. As for the game as a whole, I've generally avoided soulslike games - though I bashed myself against Elden Ring for a bit - but I find this one especially accessible, with lots of appeal in the story and visuals. Maybe add it to the soulslike starter pack?
This game was not on my radar at all but wow the aesthetic and atmosphere look super cool. I love the design of the protagonist and the anamatomic look and feel of the enemies. I'm definitely going to play this at some point, thanks for the video
Greedfall in my opinion is an absolute underrated gem and a excellent classic RPG; so this game definitely looks worth considering. I kinda like the quirky nature of the good Spiders games, and I find the protagonist in this to be quite unique and looks fun to level up and make our own. Woulda been cool to have a male version of the automated character, but I like the design of the female one we get to use. I'm sure she will be likable, but how about a future 2B mod tho?? 😜
I really really like that this game difficulty can be modified. not everyone enjoys playing the same battle for days, like in the Souls series. I will give this game a try, it looks great!
The atmosphere and setting, as well as the elaborate story, make me want to try this out. Most complaints I've heard from people on TH-cam say that it's not too great of a game mostly because it fails to be unique and different in gameplay from other Soulslike games. Well, I have never played any Soulslike game before, so I guess I won't be too bothered by that as Steelrising may feel new to me. I guess I'll find out!
Looks like Lies of P is gonna be the culmination of Steelrising, Bloodborne and Sekiro. Really digging the recent trend of mechanical enemies in a Souls-like.
This game is excellent and I cannot believe IGN gave it a 6. I absolutely love this game and it is outranking Demon's Souls for me. The mechanical movement and different attire you can wear is, awesome. Plus, Spiders made my favourite Classic RPG of all time GreedFall. I cannot wait for GreedFall 2.
I've been on the fence about this one ever since it was announced. After this review and a few others like it, I've finally decided to give it a spin -- in about six months to a year when the price tag has hopefully fallen down a bit. I love the Souls-like sub-genre (Bloodborne is in my top three of all time), but I've been burned by some mediocre entries. This one sounds good enough to buy. Just not at full price.
Exactly, we are going to get lies of p and that one might be worth buying at full price. If not, well we most likely have a price drop on this one by the time it releases
@@sparda2098 Terrible timing for Spiders. They're trying to drum up hype for their new game at the same time Lies of P is getting this flood of new trailers and information. What are the odds that someone else would be working on a Bloodborne-looking Souls-like with a semi-mechanical leading hero?
Thanks, Falcon. Trying it out now since it's free this month. Not a big Souls-Like game guy, buuuuut, with the assist mode being set to almost max, I'll give it the ol college try.
just wanted to say man i love you you either teach me about new games ive never heard of and help me get interested in things i never would have or give me a helpful fun to listen to review for games i was already interested. like even if i am not interested in the game at all its always worth listening to your before you buys thank you man
I like how this is looking, probably pick it up soon. I tend to like the easier soulslikes, makes me think of games like Jedi Fallen Order or Darksiders 3.
Felt like something was missing when i was watching the gameplay and realized its the lack of music or standout sound effects. With other souls like they have very unique audio within their gameplay where you could close your eyes and know which installment you're playing, with this it kinda sounds like stock audio they got off a website.
I like this game so far, but it crashed on me 3 times consecutively when I was playing it on ps5. I don’t if it’s because it’s day one of its release, but I never had a new game crash like this ever. I hope there’s a quick update to fix this problem that people might be experiencing because I really wanted to keep playing it, but this needs to be known to the studio. If anyone that experienced this too let us know.
Not a fan of the engine they are using(assuming it's their proprietary one that powered Greedfall) and getting similar crashes and/or hangs during loading screens that don't load the level. I'm playing on a high end PC too.
@@lasthopelost9090 I'm on a 3070 on a new CPU and 64GB of DDR4 on my machine so it should handle things well, but I notice I still get stutters and delayed texture/normal map load in and I don't even have everything on ultra. Mostly a high/medium mix. I can resolve most of it if I run at 1440p instead of 4k and use FSR or DLSS. It's fine, though because the high resolution textures don't look better than the medium resolution in my opinion. Its visual sytle isn't hyper realistic.
Idk. It's been around popular sense Zelda and Rygar, battle of Olympus. Then the advertisement of games is way more. So I think it's always been full just not advertised as much
I'd never played any soulslike before and I'm currently playing this and Bloodborne. I know it's unfair to compare it to such an iconic game but for a game that's much easier, the combat feel kind of clumsy. Having said that, I'm enjoying the game a lot, I love steampunk and the automatons here look amazing, especially Aegis.
I know you said this game wasn’t particularly “amazing” but if this is a game that that has reliable mechanics, a cool story, and isn’t full of bugs, then its a great game in my book Even more so because it’s an original concept, it isn’t a sequel relying on the IP of an established “universe” and it did well (unlike anthem which I still think is a cool concept
Hey, Jake. I know this is a weird question to ask, but do you recommend Thymesia or this? I’m asking because I’m trying to figure out which one to buy as they are pretty similar. Thanks.
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I didnt expect to like this game so much personally. played a lot of souls like games. tried the free trial on PS5 and by the end of it i was like, "yeah, I need to beat this game." I hope the DLC was worth it. you're definitely right about the dodge mechanic being such a short window... kinda helps dodging toward attacks or just straight backward if you're having trouble.
I’m about 4 hours in, and I’m getting pissed. The fights are okay, the navigation is what’s bugging me. The compass tell you where to go, but there is a locked gate and no map to speak of. Yes I know it has a map of Paris, but it really isn’t helpful at all. Then there are walls you should be able to jump over but the game won’t let you. Maybe I need to upgrade agility more. I just know it’s one in the morning and I’m tired of running in circles.
as much as I love Souls and From Software games, I really like that we get these Souls-Like games too. Mortal Shell, Steelrising, Lords of the Fallen, Lies of P,.. if you like that genre and play style then it's good to have other options besides only playing From Software games. And also it's nice that some of these like Steelrising or Mortal Shell are more bite-sized. You don't have to play a big 100 hour Dark Souls/Elden Ring campaign or something; it's more streamlined and easily digestible.
I think Spiders deserve credit for how good they're getting with clothes, weapons & armor design. Like, everything looks GOOD. There's extremely few items I'd consider just there as vendor trash or loot filler.
At the very least this is a big step up combat wise for Spiders, I'd imagine taking what they learned here and applying it to Greedfall 2 could go a long way.
I thought Steelrising was fantastict aye. I agree that there could be more bosses but I like that they introduce new enemy types by making them minibosses, so the minibosses feel like fully fledged bosses when you first fight them. I absolutely disagree about the fighting mechanics though, I would definitely say it's great. It's snappy and instant and satisfying. It's near the top for me in terms of souls-likes. It's far above Elden Ring and Dark Souls, maybe just bellow Bloodborne with Sekiro obviously being at the top.
@@UniqueRican yeah this game can never top fromsoft games combat believe me Been playing this game for a while and it’s a lot more clunky to play Also the normal running animation looks off The sprinting and walking is fine but man the running feels a little too slow like it’s missing a frame or two constantly It’s certainly not a bad game and I hope it does well so we get a sequel or just another spiders souls like with even better combat refinement It’s a solid 7/10 for me All the dark souls games are a 9/10 for me just to compare 🤷♂️😅
@xionliing sh the parry is a unique attack attached to some of the weapons that you find throughout the game. So you can't like have another weapon in your right hand and your parry weapon in your left kinda thing. Mechanically, it's all good, with a satisfying timing window, it also does a counter attack instead of just poise damage
Play Lies Of P, Is How I Understood this, looks alright, but it can be better. Everything sounds solid, executed correctly, but Lies O P Does it better
I am not a BIG Spider studios fan, but they are the first studio I got to see progressively progress in story telling and improving in details of quality quite a bit. I am fine with a game like Steel Rising because my expectations are not massive, and also find the fun in what they invest in. Animations, soundtrack, and details in general. I am replaying Greedfall and though the game isn't the BEST, I can casually play it and enjoy it.
Haven't bought it yet but your review really helped. Love automatons. Love the French revolution setting. I was turned off by it being dark souls like but to hear it's nicer to it's players helps. It having a linear story is a big plus as the dark souls games have complicated bullshit. I'm gonna give this game a shot ounce I get the money :)
I expected something else. This would have been a great opportunity to be a really good RPG Game like Mass Effect with some decisions in dialogues. And then they made a cheap Souls-Like, too bad. I was really interested in this because it sounded and looked really cool.
one thing I noticed, Aegis has a very robotic tone in her voice in the early hours of the game, but after a certain point, her voice becomes much more human as do her conversations is it intentional and part of the whole story, or is it a developer oversight where the earlier stuff was already made and they decided the voice actor should sound more human? could someone answer that?
See this is what really grinds my gears: this game is in the same quality level as Lies of P and already has more unique systems and elements than Lies of P, and yet people will vote Lies of P to be a better game than this one just because it is a direct copy of Bloodborne.
Probably be waiting for a sale on this one. Nothing against Soulsborne clone games, but I really feel by now developers should be more creative with these. I know the gaming industry is less friendly to risk taking now days, but watching you play and describe this, the game just feel so formulaic and doesn't really make me want to go grab it on day 1.
After beating every Souls game except for Bloodborne(don't own a PS unfortunately) and DS2. I tried DS2 and it was awful in my opinion compared to the others, so I was really wanting another Souls like game that was new after I had gotten burnt out on 100 percenting Elden Ring and after this video this looks awesome and right up my alley, definitely picking this up. Thanks gameranx 👌🍻
Idk I really like this game been playing for 2 hours too easy tho graphics shit but was free and just not enough games to play like this that I haven’t played before 7/10
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I’m really enjoying this game. I love that it’s more forgiving than other soulslike games. I wanted so badly to get into games like Elden Ring, but they are just too damn hard for me personally. I feel like Steelrising challenges me, while still allowing me to enjoy the game. I believe this might be a good starting point for gamers like me, to learn and become a little more comfortable and familiar with the soulslike genre, without getting beaten down and turned off. Great story, really enjoying playing Steelrising! Thank you Spiders for making a game that is more accessible to all gamers!!!
@@oscaroska7613 I will say code vein is more friendly than demon souls because you have an AI partner that can heal you,attack monsters and defend you. Also its easier to play co-op in code vein compared to demon souls. Also code vein has a more traditional story structure.
@@saloz9483 true but the some bosses really annyoing and hard for new players and if he didn't pick the tank states he will die in 2 shot and some char like Mia die fast
The game is good, but for folks considering buying it I would say wait for a sale. It's still a little too "indie" for me to feel great about having spent 50 dollars.
The movement and attack animations look a little off to me. Maybe that clunkiness is intentional with the automaton thing but it’s just hard to get excited about the combat in comparison to the smooth and responsive combat of the fromsoft games. That being said it looks like a solid all around game, if you’re looking for more soulsbourne it could be a good time.
Just got on PS+, but might need to wait a bit because it looks very Lies of P. I'm just finishing up Bloodborne for the 1st time, and even some of the DLC bosses had similar attacks to bosses in Lies of P (Laurence vs Corrupted Parade Master & Maria vs Nameless Puppet). Love Lies of P, but I need a little bit of a break. Might play Surge next.
The game gets so much more fun when you get your first weapon with counterattack. There is a fist weapon shortly after the first mini boss and they add a parry mechanic. That's when I started really having fun
@@caseyblankenship987 oh those are fun too. And I love to swap between those and the fists. The only thing I'm not loving is it feels like there's too long after attacking before you can dodge. That tends to make it feel a little clunky... but other than that I'm really enjoying it so far too
Pretty much sums up my thoughts on the game. Aegis is really what sold the game for me and I wasn’t disappointed. I don’t highly recommend the game, I just recommend it.
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The art design is fantastic, and the “automaton-like” animations, srsly nailed it.
I don't think I will ever play this game. But damn I also love the art design.
Does anyone think they came up with the walking animation first and then decided it should be an automaton after? Kinda like mass effect andromeda running lol ..
I responded to a guy who thought the animations were janky, I was like nah man, I think what you’re seeing is by design. Like these aren’t fluid beings
@@kschmeed that’s hilarious. Like how we doing on the movement animation guys? Ok, so, good news and bad news… the bad news is, we can’t get it right. These things look like wonky robots when they walk. Ok… what’s the good news? Well, the good news is, we can just make them wonky robots. Sold!
@@ChadFromSpace lol exactly
It's cool seeing the ways in which Spiders have improved with each passing game. Clothing physics, and character animations, as well as the environments of this game are all notable improvements on Greedfall, which in turn was a dramatic improvement upon Technomancer, so seeing what Steelrising looks like makes me excited for Greedfall 2 whenever that comes out.
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I think it's a tremendous game - especially re atmosphere, setting and environment. My main issue was the dodging as well - I agree there is almost no invincibility frames but when you realise combat is more about placement rather than dodging then it gets more fun.
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This was on ps plus?!??!!! Fuck I missed it
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Have had about 3 hours in it so far, really enjoying it, especially because I'm a huge fan of the whole automaton theme. There's the typical Spiders jank that comes with their games, but there's no denying the effort they put into each title, and I've played MUCH worse Soulslikes then this game.
Both this and Lies of P have been on my radar since their reveals. Steelrising hasn't disappointed so far, hopefully Lies of P doesn't either.
Sounds like a sale purchase.
@@PeopleRTheProblem Yeah, I'd say if there's nothing thats stands out especially to you (For example , me and my interest in automatons), grab it on sale.
Lies of P is gonna blow this away bro bro
It’s actually $20 or less in some regions, so already a banger deal imo.
I’ve played it for 1 hour so far and it’s enjoyable, and totally agree on spiders having janky ass games, but they are fun and good enough for everyone.
I will wait a few months when this is free on ps plus thank you!
Honestly I didn’t know this game was coming out, but yesterday I saw an early promotional video on it and I found it interesting and pre ordered. Started playing at 1100 last night and I will say it does (so far 2 bosses in) feel alittle easier than your typical souls like and the story is definitely more present compared to any other souls likes. So far tho, I’m enjoying it. The animations of attacks are just fun to look at it and even tho I’m not one to scare away from the challenge of a soulsborne, it is nice to see an “accessibility” option to make the game easier for people who want to experience it but might not be down for the challenge.
i'm like this with most games, because i use an adblocker for all of my steaming electronics.
but then again it also depends on if the game is being talked about or not, and it seems like this wasn't really talked about, so it's hard to get hyped for the game, not to mention this studio only does very linear games.
they appear to be open worlds, but when you play the game, you will notice what i mean.
i think spiders does that. their both previous games before greedfall were soulslikes too. and there were focusing a lot more on story. but it seems like their souls likes dont always catch the exact way they wanted. while on the other hand, greedfall was recieved very very well. with a second game coming. so i think they are just better at making straight up rpgs. and should maybe stay away from the soulslike element. at least for a while.
So it does have difficulty settings?
@@moonprincess_xoxo Their previous games Bound by flame and The Technomancer were not soulslike games at all. Bound by flame was closer to a Bioware style rpg, like dragon age mostly. The technomancer also follows more of the trend of traditionnal RPG, there is nothing of souls like in those games. So I am surprised to read, that they did souls like games before. And Greedfall was more of a Witcher style RPG. This is their first time trying to replicate a soulsborne game.
@@cechichan it's got like an assist mode do make things a bit easier.
I love the spiders team. Greedfall was a fantastic game...had some issues, but the story and characters were amazing. I'm definitely getting steel rising
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Dude, I need to get into Greedfall but just can't get myself into jt
I couldn't get into Greedfall too. Felt like I was playing a 10-15 year old game. Story was very meh.
GreedFall is a great game. I think people judge it really harshly and compare it to massive AAA titles like The Witcher and Dragon Age, but it’s obviously not that. I’ve got around 70-75 hours in GreedFall and I feel like giving it a chance really paid off.
Oh, sh!t...I forgot about Greedfall. I started playing it a year or so ago. I got a few hours in but started something else and never got back to it. Since that time I really got into games like Elex and Risen so I should probably get back to Greedfall.
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Sounds like this game would be a good choice for those going into the "Soulsbourne," or "Souls-like," genre for the first time.
I was thinking that too, I've never played a Souls-like game before and this seems like a good introduction to them.
@@SplitSniper7 I would recommend Mortal Shell. I haven’t played this game but Mortal Shell is really awesome and it’s a great starting point for people interested in souls. It’s shorter and while it’s difficult, it’s definitely more manageable than a From title.
the best introduction to a “souls like” game is literally dark souls. that’s the only game you should start with when jumping into this genre.
@@dingus2k Mortal Shell? What a joke, I've finished all the soulsbourne games but I couldn't get past the first boss on Mortal Shell, the difficulty is absolutely off the charts! I wouldn't recommend it to souls veterans like myself, let a lone a Noob, I would recommend Elden Ring, but literally anything would be a better option than Mortal Shell!
yeah true but I would wait a few months because release price of 50€ is... rough. This game is honestly screaming "wait 3 months and its on discount for -50%" vibes all over it. Pretty sure for greedfall it was a similar story too
This was the first souls like game I have played. I have to say I really enjoyed it. I’m a big steam punk fan and the style of the game was very appealing. The story was a LOT more than I was expecting. Doing all the side quests made a huge difference
I don't know how I missed hearing about this game! I'm super interested now. Y'all can make fun of me, but I've actually been wanting an 'easier' Soulsborne, because I love the gameplay of those, but I always end up quitting in frustration late in the game. I'm also actually stoked that it seems to have a more traditional story-telling form with cutscenes and whatnot. Again, love the visual story-telling of the Soulsbornes, but I've always wanted something like this!
Go for it man some people like the difficulty and rise to it and some would just rather have a relaxing experience. This game should be perfect for you if you enjoy combat and souls mechanics
Literally same. Like I could beat the rest of the game. I just don't wanna go through all that emotional stress
I've always found that the Soulsborne games get easier the further you get as you master the mechanics! But I certainly wouldn't complain about this being a little bit easier either, we don't always need maximum challenge in the genre lol
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Played the game last night. It's not worth it. The game feels like it was made in a few days.
Spiders is a really good studio. They may lack a bit of big dev polish, but I'll be damned if they don't make games that are fun
@SlaveLaboringKid That couldn’t be any further from the truth.
@SlaveLaboringKid then you of all people would know that it couldn’t be any further from the truth
@SlaveLaboringKid nah you slow af the games are great they just don’t know how to optimize ratio
@@bronzin1445 He's actually right spot on the truth kidboy now quit tryna argue with men online cause you're a passive beta irl. The game certainly lacks personality just like you lack owning a home or car
@@jerome8564 BOY your names Jerome. Your raise is slow af and no one asked you to comment or permitted you to BOY. That isn't their fault about the ratio that's like that for you cause you're playing it on your little brother jamals tv that ya raise took
I was on the fence on this one but you convinced me to buy it, i really respect yours and Jake's opinion specially in regards to these types of games. Thank you for the awesome work, guys.
It’s great I’m loving it
There the same guy lol!
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It's spelled *They're*
And no they are not.
@@DoomsdayMayBeOkay pretending to be smart and for what lol nobody is impressed
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Falcon. I was intrigued enough from watching the trailers, but it’s nice to learn more about the combat variety. Seems pretty cool
I feel that the way you described the game makes it really similar to Jedi: Fallen Order. I'm glad it doesn't do anything new and fails but sticks to what works in the genre. I think it's better to have a good game that doesn't innovate much than a game that tries a lot of things and fails miserably.
If it’s anything like Jedi fallen order then this game is a master piece
@@youngjut3 unpopular opinion, but I hated that game. Just didn't do it for me.
I am really looking forward for this game it looks like a souls-like game but with history and fast combat and it looks amazing can't wait to see people play it or even experience it myself!
"like a souls-like game but with history and fast combat" so... Bloodborne?
@@Ferinmel yea technically 😂
Its actually very good been playing it..honestly loving the combat more than Eldern ring it hits hard and the weapons in this game are dope.
@@jordanalberts9517 i like The game but no Elden ring plays a lot more smooth and has a lot more variety in movesets and stuff
But yeah enjoying this game so far
It’s a lot easier than fromsoft games imo also
Thymesia is better.
Never even heard about this game, but as bloodborne being my favorite game this looks really interesting to me. Love watching your videos, keep it up!
Plays nothing like bloodborne imo
Don’t know why they compare this game to that masterpiece
The combat does not flow enough like bloodborne
Also the world storytelling is nothing like the level of bloodborne
Steelrising is good enough for me but it feels a bit clunky sometimes which makes it a 7 for me instead of the 9 of bloodborne
@@locdogsgg9135 I think they just compare it to Bloodborne since, in a superficial sense, its extremely similar.
Yeah it seems it doesn't flow quite as well nor does it have the world building, as it tells a more traditional style of story. Imo I think every Soulslike game misses the point of the Souls game design which is why most of them are much less interesting to play, but I dont know if everyone shares that opinion. I dont like Nioh, The Surge, etc very much
@@locdogsgg9135 Lies of P is the one to wait for, not this one
@@locdogsgg9135 it plays alot like bloodborne what game are you playing
@@locdogsgg9135 blood borne isn’t a masterpiece you pony’s think a 25-30 fps is great shows how low our standards are
I was struck by just how good the music can be in this game. I have the track from the first big boss battle - the Bishop of the Cite - stuck in my head on a loop, just now.
As for the game as a whole, I've generally avoided soulslike games - though I bashed myself against Elden Ring for a bit - but I find this one especially accessible, with lots of appeal in the story and visuals. Maybe add it to the soulslike starter pack?
This game was not on my radar at all but wow the aesthetic and atmosphere look super cool. I love the design of the protagonist and the anamatomic look and feel of the enemies. I'm definitely going to play this at some point, thanks for the video
I really appreciate these before you buys and any other videos you guys do, youre my go to for any games releasing or just in general! ❤️
Greedfall in my opinion is an absolute underrated gem and a excellent classic RPG; so this game definitely looks worth considering. I kinda like the quirky nature of the good Spiders games, and I find the protagonist in this to be quite unique and looks fun to level up and make our own. Woulda been cool to have a male version of the automated character, but I like the design of the female one we get to use. I'm sure she will be likable, but how about a future 2B mod tho?? 😜
Glad to see someone else who likes Greedfall. I thought I was the only one. It's just a fun little game.
The animation for taking out the shield looks really dope. Love how it kind of wobbles at the end.
I really really like that this game difficulty can be modified. not everyone enjoys playing the same battle for days, like in the Souls series. I will give this game a try, it looks great!
started playing the game today, I kinda love it. The art design is from another world :)
for anyone that wants to know the game engine used is called the Silk Engine which is a modified Phyre engine.
The atmosphere and setting, as well as the elaborate story, make me want to try this out. Most complaints I've heard from people on TH-cam say that it's not too great of a game mostly because it fails to be unique and different in gameplay from other Soulslike games. Well, I have never played any Soulslike game before, so I guess I won't be too bothered by that as Steelrising may feel new to me. I guess I'll find out!
It's very friendly to new players in the soulslike genre. Definitely a good game to get you started
Looks like Lies of P is gonna be the culmination of Steelrising, Bloodborne and Sekiro. Really digging the recent trend of mechanical enemies in a Souls-like.
This game is excellent and I cannot believe IGN gave it a 6. I absolutely love this game and it is outranking Demon's Souls for me. The mechanical movement and different attire you can wear is, awesome. Plus, Spiders made my favourite Classic RPG of all time GreedFall. I cannot wait for GreedFall 2.
Outranking demon souls is a hot take for me.
IGN is a joke
I've been on the fence about this one ever since it was announced. After this review and a few others like it, I've finally decided to give it a spin -- in about six months to a year when the price tag has hopefully fallen down a bit. I love the Souls-like sub-genre (Bloodborne is in my top three of all time), but I've been burned by some mediocre entries. This one sounds good enough to buy. Just not at full price.
Exactly, we are going to get lies of p and that one might be worth buying at full price. If not, well we most likely have a price drop on this one by the time it releases
@@sparda2098 Terrible timing for Spiders. They're trying to drum up hype for their new game at the same time Lies of P is getting this flood of new trailers and information. What are the odds that someone else would be working on a Bloodborne-looking Souls-like with a semi-mechanical leading hero?
Youll save $30 while spending $25 on a meal haha
The setting and style alone caught my attention. It doesn't reinvent the wheel in gameplay but it's implemented the usual tropes well enough.
Thanks, Falcon. Trying it out now since it's free this month. Not a big Souls-Like game guy, buuuuut, with the assist mode being set to almost max, I'll give it the ol college try.
Here to see if it's worth it from PlayStation plus lol
just wanted to say man i love you you either teach me about new games ive never heard of and help me get interested in things i never would have or give me a helpful fun to listen to review for games i was already interested. like even if i am not interested in the game at all its always worth listening to your before you buys thank you man
Happy to help!
I like how this is looking, probably pick it up soon. I tend to like the easier soulslikes, makes me think of games like Jedi Fallen Order or Darksiders 3.
I'm still a little surprised you guys didn't do a before you buy or talk about midnight fight express. Nice video tho
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Felt like something was missing when i was watching the gameplay and realized its the lack of music or standout sound effects. With other souls like they have very unique audio within their gameplay where you could close your eyes and know which installment you're playing, with this it kinda sounds like stock audio they got off a website.
I've always loved Spiders.
Ever since Of Orcs and Men, I've seen that they have great potential, and I've wanted nothing but their growth and success.
I like this game so far, but it crashed on me 3 times consecutively when I was playing it on ps5. I don’t if it’s because it’s day one of its release, but I never had a new game crash like this ever. I hope there’s a quick update to fix this problem that people might be experiencing because I really wanted to keep playing it, but this needs to be known to the studio. If anyone that experienced this too let us know.
Not a fan of the engine they are using(assuming it's their proprietary one that powered Greedfall) and getting similar crashes and/or hangs during loading screens that don't load the level. I'm playing on a high end PC too.
@@rodneyabrett the requirements are pretty high it takes like rtx 2070
@@lasthopelost9090 I'm on a 3070 on a new CPU and 64GB of DDR4 on my machine so it should handle things well, but I notice I still get stutters and delayed texture/normal map load in and I don't even have everything on ultra. Mostly a high/medium mix. I can resolve most of it if I run at 1440p instead of 4k and use FSR or DLSS. It's fine, though because the high resolution textures don't look better than the medium resolution in my opinion. Its visual sytle isn't hyper realistic.
I love Spider's RPGs. You can feel the love and care in their games. Even their janks are special to me.
rest well lizzy, you would've loved steelrising
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I feel like the souls like genre is starting to get oversaturated
Idk. It's been around popular sense Zelda and Rygar, battle of Olympus.
Then the advertisement of games is way more. So I think it's always been full just not advertised as much
Is that a bad thing tho
its a good thing
setting higher expectations for future games
like elden ring and lies of p
@@godnamedtay right. To me it's great.
Starting to get? 😂 Nah, we're there.
I'd never played any soulslike before and I'm currently playing this and Bloodborne. I know it's unfair to compare it to such an iconic game but for a game that's much easier, the combat feel kind of clumsy. Having said that, I'm enjoying the game a lot, I love steampunk and the automatons here look amazing, especially Aegis.
I know you said this game wasn’t particularly “amazing” but if this is a game that that has reliable mechanics, a cool story, and isn’t full of bugs, then its a great game in my book
Even more so because it’s an original concept, it isn’t a sequel relying on the IP of an established “universe” and it did well (unlike anthem which I still think is a cool concept
Hey, Jake. I know this is a weird question to ask, but do you recommend Thymesia or this? I’m asking because I’m trying to figure out which one to buy as they are pretty similar. Thanks.
I watch ur videos for the new games I find out about...
and focus more on the relaxing comentary
idk if it's just me🤔
would you recommend this over Thymesia?
Whoever's reading this, i pray that whatever you're going through gets better and whatever you're struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic day! Amen
Thx. Have a nice day
you too bro
I didnt expect to like this game so much personally. played a lot of souls like games. tried the free trial on PS5 and by the end of it i was like, "yeah, I need to beat this game." I hope the DLC was worth it. you're definitely right about the dodge mechanic being such a short window... kinda helps dodging toward attacks or just straight backward if you're having trouble.
I really enjoyed Greedfall so I'll probably pick this up when it goes on a sale
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Greedfall 2 has been announced
I’m about 4 hours in, and I’m getting pissed. The fights are okay, the navigation is what’s bugging me. The compass tell you where to go, but there is a locked gate and no map to speak of. Yes I know it has a map of Paris, but it really isn’t helpful at all. Then there are walls you should be able to jump over but the game won’t let you. Maybe I need to upgrade agility more. I just know it’s one in the morning and I’m tired of running in circles.
Been waiting for the before you buy on this game...thanks for the review!
Glad I could help!
My favorite reviews come from you guys please always make these.
I've already bought it!
Was just waiting for your video 😅
as much as I love Souls and From Software games, I really like that we get these Souls-Like games too. Mortal Shell, Steelrising, Lords of the Fallen, Lies of P,.. if you like that genre and play style then it's good to have other options besides only playing From Software games. And also it's nice that some of these like Steelrising or Mortal Shell are more bite-sized. You don't have to play a big 100 hour Dark Souls/Elden Ring campaign or something; it's more streamlined and easily digestible.
I think Spiders deserve credit for how good they're getting with clothes, weapons & armor design.
Like, everything looks GOOD. There's extremely few items I'd consider just there as vendor trash or loot filler.
Greedfall 2 wil be legit af
At the very least this is a big step up combat wise for Spiders, I'd imagine taking what they learned here and applying it to Greedfall 2 could go a long way.
I thought Steelrising was fantastict aye. I agree that there could be more bosses but I like that they introduce new enemy types by making them minibosses, so the minibosses feel like fully fledged bosses when you first fight them. I absolutely disagree about the fighting mechanics though, I would definitely say it's great. It's snappy and instant and satisfying. It's near the top for me in terms of souls-likes. It's far above Elden Ring and Dark Souls, maybe just bellow Bloodborne with Sekiro obviously being at the top.
Had me in the first half but then 'above Elden Ring'.. whole comment out the window
@@UniqueRican yeah this game can never top fromsoft games combat believe me
Been playing this game for a while and it’s a lot more clunky to play
Also the normal running animation looks off
The sprinting and walking is fine but man the running feels a little too slow like it’s missing a frame or two constantly
It’s certainly not a bad game and I hope it does well so we get a sequel or just another spiders souls like with even better combat refinement
It’s a solid 7/10 for me
All the dark souls games are a 9/10 for me just to compare 🤷♂️😅
@@UniqueRican haha fair. I didn't really like Elden ring's combat that much
@xionliing sh the parry is a unique attack attached to some of the weapons that you find throughout the game. So you can't like have another weapon in your right hand and your parry weapon in your left kinda thing. Mechanically, it's all good, with a satisfying timing window, it also does a counter attack instead of just poise damage
Decent game, but nowhere near the level of elden ring and dark souls 3
I don't play a lot of games these days unfortunately, but these videos are a comfort to me lol.
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May I be honest with everyone, I've often confused this game with *Lies of P* 🌝
I was kind of hoping that the combat would feel more hack'n'slash rather than dark souls-esque. May get this game when it goes on sale.
Play Lies Of P, Is How I Understood this, looks alright, but it can be better. Everything sounds solid, executed correctly, but Lies O P Does it better
I am not a BIG Spider studios fan, but they are the first studio I got to see progressively progress in story telling and improving in details of quality quite a bit. I am fine with a game like Steel Rising because my expectations are not massive, and also find the fun in what they invest in. Animations, soundtrack, and details in general. I am replaying Greedfall and though the game isn't the BEST, I can casually play it and enjoy it.
I see where Lies of P took all there inspiration now goddamn
Yes it looks just like lies of p
its free on the ps store next week, sony revealed it for the monthly game
Haven't bought it yet but your review really helped. Love automatons. Love the French revolution setting. I was turned off by it being dark souls like but to hear it's nicer to it's players helps. It having a linear story is a big plus as the dark souls games have complicated bullshit. I'm gonna give this game a shot ounce I get the money :)
How is dark souls complicated? You use 3 buttons, lock on, attack, and roll
I expected something else. This would have been a great opportunity to be a really good RPG Game like Mass Effect with some decisions in dialogues. And then they made a cheap Souls-Like, too bad. I was really interested in this because it sounded and looked really cool.
maybe dont use someone elses opinion and play it yourself itsa great game and breathe of fresh air for souls like games
one thing I noticed, Aegis has a very robotic tone in her voice in the early hours of the game, but after a certain point, her voice becomes much more human as do her conversations
is it intentional and part of the whole story, or is it a developer oversight where the earlier stuff was already made and they decided the voice actor should sound more human?
could someone answer that?
Intentional
Video so far - 10/10
Falcons voice - 10/10
Amount of milky sewage - 1/1
I feel falcon is sometimes scared to completely shit on a game
See this is what really grinds my gears: this game is in the same quality level as Lies of P and already has more unique systems and elements than Lies of P, and yet people will vote Lies of P to be a better game than this one just because it is a direct copy of Bloodborne.
Haven't even heard of this game, but love this channel
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The weapons are so good in this game, really satisfying
Probably be waiting for a sale on this one. Nothing against Soulsborne clone games, but I really feel by now developers should be more creative with these. I know the gaming industry is less friendly to risk taking now days, but watching you play and describe this, the game just feel so formulaic and doesn't really make me want to go grab it on day 1.
After beating every Souls game except for Bloodborne(don't own a PS unfortunately) and DS2. I tried DS2 and it was awful in my opinion compared to the others, so I was really wanting another Souls like game that was new after I had gotten burnt out on 100 percenting Elden Ring and after this video this looks awesome and right up my alley, definitely picking this up. Thanks gameranx 👌🍻
Idk I really like this game been playing for 2 hours too easy tho graphics shit but was free and just not enough games to play like this that I haven’t played before 7/10
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french dark souls, i dig it
Hon hon hon! Accoutrements! C'est la vie!
I’m really enjoying this game. I love that it’s more forgiving than other soulslike games. I wanted so badly to get into games like Elden Ring, but they are just too damn hard for me personally. I feel like Steelrising challenges me, while still allowing me to enjoy the game. I believe this might be a good starting point for gamers like me, to learn and become a little more comfortable and familiar with the soulslike genre, without getting beaten down and turned off. Great story, really enjoying playing Steelrising! Thank you Spiders for making a game that is more accessible to all gamers!!!
If you want to try another soulslike game thats more on the friendly side I recommend code vein.
@@saloz9483 code vein is hard he can play demon souls the easier in the series and bloodborne next
@@oscaroska7613 I will say code vein is more friendly than demon souls because you have an AI partner that can heal you,attack monsters and defend you. Also its easier to play co-op in code vein compared to demon souls. Also code vein has a more traditional story structure.
@@saloz9483 true but the some bosses really annyoing and hard for new players and if he didn't pick the tank states he will die in 2 shot and some char like Mia die fast
This game is like breaking bad
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The game is good, but for folks considering buying it I would say wait for a sale. It's still a little too "indie" for me to feel great about having spent 50 dollars.
Who’s here because of HumbleBundle ?
The movement and attack animations look a little off to me. Maybe that clunkiness is intentional with the automaton thing but it’s just hard to get excited about the combat in comparison to the smooth and responsive combat of the fromsoft games. That being said it looks like a solid all around game, if you’re looking for more soulsbourne it could be a good time.
Why is every reference allmost to 'souls games'? Is that really the peak of these 'types of games'?
Compared to Elden Ring it has ultrawide support, assist mode and a story, so big yes from me, just like GreedFall a great game.
10/10 review as always 👍
Just got on PS+, but might need to wait a bit because it looks very Lies of P.
I'm just finishing up Bloodborne for the 1st time, and even some of the DLC bosses had similar attacks to bosses in Lies of P (Laurence vs Corrupted Parade Master & Maria vs Nameless Puppet). Love Lies of P, but I need a little bit of a break. Might play Surge next.
The queen deserveed it
Your disrespectful How did deserves it
I get it, it's funny cause it's edgy
May you deserve it one day sir
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Thanks for watching our videos over the years.
@@gameranxTV thank you for always putting out genuine and good videos ❤️
@Fangwraith hahaha I am as ancient as Skyrim, except I wish I got remade 40 times too
Oh man good thing I watched this video before downloading it from PS+ I absolutely HATE games like this
The game gets so much more fun when you get your first weapon with counterattack. There is a fist weapon shortly after the first mini boss and they add a parry mechanic. That's when I started really having fun
I really started to love it when I got the dual swords the combat got so much more fluid and I’m loving it
@@caseyblankenship987 oh those are fun too. And I love to swap between those and the fists. The only thing I'm not loving is it feels like there's too long after attacking before you can dodge. That tends to make it feel a little clunky... but other than that I'm really enjoying it so far too
Sooooo lies of p in france?
Would be cool to see this on PS Plus Extra.
Rest in peace Queen Elizabeth
love this shit. I only get to game maybe an hour or two a week but I watch all your content to keep me in the loop
Thanks for watching.
Sucks the Queen never got to play this game
Lmaooo
“It’s as if the doll from Bloodborne said “I’m doing it myself.” 🤣
Nice
Have you played the first 1-3ish games from the same developer? Is this quite about the same or the company has improved greatly?
Pretty much sums up my thoughts on the game. Aegis is really what sold the game for me and I wasn’t disappointed. I don’t highly recommend the game, I just recommend it.