playing this game and saying "it's too difficult" is like driving a lambo and saying "it's too fast" lmao. IGN needs to start rating games based on the audience it's for.
Cosmic Soul yeah.... But who cares? He could easily put out half assed content and get the same type of success. So many reviewers pretend to play games, or just play them for an hour and make a review as if they played the whole game. Or they are filled with sponsored crap, or are shilling for a dev for perks, etc. ACG is seriously someone who deserves praise, because reviews in general have gone to shit in this era of gaming. He is one of the few who truly takes his time and does his due dilligence. He respects his audience. And on top of it all, he actually writes pretty funny lines, making it more than just a boring review.
This is exactly the game for me. I am in a point in my life where I simply can't play a 200 hour game with barely any gameplay. Nice to just have a game where you kill/repeat
I just cant shake the feeling that this game's engine (if it can be called an engine for this kind of game??) would have been great for cyberpunk kind of near futuristic rpg. The non combat parts (5:55, 9:40) where people where just chilling looked amazing to me and kind of reminded me of sanctuary from bl2 for some reason
Love this review and all your others. One thing I noticed though is that I often have a hard time figuring out what you final rating for the game is. Adding a graphical overlay that summarizes your ratings for graphics, sound, gameplay and overall would be a huge help.
I really like the look of Ruiner. It has a Blade Runner feel to it which is fine with me, especially considering how much I like Blade Runner. The combat seems really enjoyable. Despite the repetitiveness that the game suffers from, I still plan on buying it. It only costs $20 which is a reasonable price point. Thanks Karak for the awesome review as always. I really appreciate it!
I dont think I have ever commented on a review before butt THIS ONE deserves one as it was amazing. Loved the analogies ans the honest review. Well done sir!
Games that allow dynamic respec really should allow for a quick select between multiple preferences. Nier automata did it well with the drone-chip system but not enough other games let you set up favourite specs.
The Floating Prince how'd you like it? I just discovered this game now. Never heard of it and somehow missed this review months ago. I'm about to buy it
Yesterday i noticed Hob just came out and wondered if you'd review it, and you already had. Today the same for Ruiner. ^^ Awesome stuff, i really wonder how you even find the time to sleep and eat sometimes. :P
Shadow Warrior 2 is about as close to triple A as one could get while still remaining indie. I'd prefer they remain independent for the simple fact it circumvents all the bullshit publishers try to pull.
I am glad I pre ordered this game. Yeah it feels the same thing time to time. But overall I am happy with the game. For $19 I can't really complain about it. I am just glad somebody came out with a enjoyable TSS game.
This could have been a lovely compelling and dark fps. Imagine the flashing texts on your HUD screen in the middle of the fight. That would really increase the stakes
Yeah, played 2hrs of it - it's fun, but i do agree it's repetitive. It's down right gorgeous to look at and katana + shotgun combo is immensely satisfying ;)
Do you have any idea how long that game is? I played it non-stop since I finished Dishonored Death of the Outsider and I'm still not finished. I play 10 hours a day lol. I'm getting close to the end tho. I think I just got to the final area and steam says I played 83 hours.
I personally hate top-down games that have the camera panned at an angle, it just ruins my hand-eye coordination. I've played Ruiner but I found the controls awkward and the crosshair inaccurate. I do like the world tho, I hope they patch out these problems.
I always wonder why the developer decides to put Chinese characters into the background. Is Rengkok a Chinese city in the future or what? Guess will have to play to find out:) Good job for incorporating hidden meanings through these characters though, the "弟弟" that flashes on the Ruiner's mask actually means brother. Same goes to the one on the back of his jacket.
Yeah. I'll wait for a sale. This was 3rd on my steam wishlist anyway. Great review! Now A Hat In Time is #1 in my steam wishlist. I'm interested in hearing your review on that game!
Amazing intro! lol Thanks for this review, I never knew about this game im definitely gonna wait and check it out. I do love the dark look of it though.
Lol i just watched IGN's review of this game and i realize I'm wasting my time there and than i look on my Sub box and i see this ACG on. I may not always 100% agree with this man i can always be guaranteed with an excellent and well throught out review. Thanks ACG :)
I found it quite ironic that IGN's review was 2 minutes long. I thought of ACG as soon as I saw the length of their terrible "review". You can't beat ACG for quality reviews!
About the skills it is not so simple with this game. This topic would require more reseaarch because there were players in the community hub who claimed that certain combinations of skills make the game broken and too easy while their play style didn't fit me at all and so I had a completely different combination of skills. Also I thought at first that Mother unit can't be beaten with anything but shield and thus I considered this skill to be forced upon player during these fights until I figured the way to use kinetic barrier effectively on those sequences as well. Every skill in this game can be successfully utilized to create more depth to its gameplay so everythings fine with that really. Maybe some balance tweaks would make it better though. Not sure.
It seems like they were going for a high contrast look, especially between reds and blacks, but holy fuck, this game looks dark. There are games that have dark areas, but there's just so much that doesn't just look like the lights are turned down a little, but instead looks completely black with no texture at all. I hate that. Even in this video, there are tons of times when there's this black void everywhere. Aside from making it a pain to find your way around, I also find that it strains my eyes when games do this a lot, and it looks like this game does it A LOT.
ow, rly didnt expect an answer, well it isnt quite right but im sure ill figure out wich song i was thinking about(im talking about the intro chords you played in the first 5 seconds of your older vids, wich sounds like a really famous song, but i just can't nail it!). Great review as always! i sincirely hope you'll keep up the amazing work, will you by any chance be covering the new total war warhammer?(i understand if you feel like rts games may take up to much time.)
When Daft Punk finally loses it.
Akira and Berserker reference...im sold.
ign said it was too difficult xD xD
I watched it and yeah, it was cancer.
IGN is mostly filled with idiots, with only some exceptions
playing this game and saying "it's too difficult" is like driving a lambo and saying "it's too fast" lmao. IGN needs to start rating games based on the audience it's for.
because they are bad at all games they play
Remember this is the same games journalism that gave us Dean Takahashi playing Cuphead and all that nonsense that followed so you know...
You put in a lot of hours doing these reviews and I'd just like to say that I appreciate it very much. Keep up the excellent work.
you bet thanks
iconicist
To be fair it's part of his income just saying but he does work hard .
Cosmic Soul yeah.... But who cares?
He could easily put out half assed content and get the same type of success. So many reviewers pretend to play games, or just play them for an hour and make a review as if they played the whole game.
Or they are filled with sponsored crap, or are shilling for a dev for perks, etc.
ACG is seriously someone who deserves praise, because reviews in general have gone to shit in this era of gaming.
He is one of the few who truly takes his time and does his due dilligence. He respects his audience.
And on top of it all, he actually writes pretty funny lines, making it more than just a boring review.
This is exactly the game for me. I am in a point in my life where I simply can't play a 200 hour game with barely any gameplay. Nice to just have a game where you kill/repeat
I just cant shake the feeling that this game's engine (if it can be called an engine for this kind of game??) would have been great for cyberpunk kind of near futuristic rpg. The non combat parts (5:55, 9:40) where people where just chilling looked amazing to me and kind of reminded me of sanctuary from bl2 for some reason
It's unreal 4 so you can be sure it is.
I keep thinking this is called Runner not Ruiner lol
ModProto (Blade) Runner
Blade Ruiner
Reniur
Runner would have been a better title. Hehe.
Ruiner looks awesome
That motorbike scene is straight from Transistor.
IQGamers Thought exactly the same.
Yeah lmfao. Same thing came to mind.
Same
It’s good that you’re giving your honest opinion, just feel like for $20 it shouldn’t be so scrutinized. Lol
I'm personally loving this game. Insane style and combat.
Love this review and all your others. One thing I noticed though is that I often have a hard time figuring out what you final rating for the game is. Adding a graphical overlay that summarizes your ratings for graphics, sound, gameplay and overall would be a huge help.
sadly destroys the video., Its already been tested
Running away from IGN to get here. I feel relieved with the intelligence in your review. Thanks.
I just wondered when will there be an ACG video about this game and there it is :D
So good. Never heard of this game before but I have heard of ACG.
Karak delivering as always
I really like the look of Ruiner. It has a Blade Runner feel to it which is fine with me, especially considering how much I like Blade Runner. The combat seems really enjoyable. Despite the repetitiveness that the game suffers from, I still plan on buying it. It only costs $20 which is a reasonable price point. Thanks Karak for the awesome review as always. I really appreciate it!
Big callback to the motorcycle scene from Transistor there.
true!
I can't believe he got through the whole review without mentioning Akira once😂 That's amazing but also, great review!
Dope review as per bro and hope you're well
Ruiner is $9.99 on XBOX LIVE right now for there Spring Sale. Now is the time to buy it!
I dont think I have ever commented on a review before butt THIS ONE deserves one as it was amazing. Loved the analogies ans the honest review. Well done sir!
Games that allow dynamic respec really should allow for a quick select between multiple preferences. Nier automata did it well with the drone-chip system but not enough other games let you set up favourite specs.
Well that been a pleasent surprise. Heard about the game few days ago and here it is on a review.
I would not be surprised to see this game on ps+ or games with gold in the future, but I plan on buying this down the road.
Been waiting for this all day! Thanks Karak! Got this downloading at home can't wait to dive in!
The Floating Prince how'd you like it? I just discovered this game now. Never heard of it and somehow missed this review months ago.
I'm about to buy it
Why surprised it runs really well on PS4? If PS4 can run top down shooters like Nex Machina well of course it will run a game like this very well.
because consoles are severely underpowered.
Yesterday i noticed Hob just came out and wondered if you'd review it, and you already had. Today the same for Ruiner. ^^ Awesome stuff, i really wonder how you even find the time to sleep and eat sometimes. :P
always nice to pickup a game on a sale to find out a year ago you said wait for a sale. Thank you sir for great reviews!
Welp, it's $10 on sale now so gonna go ahead and pick it up.!
Damn, really had high hopes for this. Might get it later, the world and the character are just so cool!
It's now on humble monthly as an early unlock so go for it.
You sold me one it, surprisingly I never heard of this one but I certainly dig what I see, another solid review bud!
thanks. Its unique that is for sure. Very dark too
looks like a mix of Transistor and Hotline Miama .
Both my favorite games!
Work Ethic I'd like to introduce you to your most stalwart adherent : Karak. Amazing productivity my friend. You are a phenomenon.
Nice review dude. I don't mind repetitive with these games though. It's what there built to be imo.
Keep up the great work!
thanks
Thanks for the review. Will definitely pick up during a sale. Looks cool.
you bet
devolver makes some really stylish game i would love to see them do a Triple A game
Shadow Warrior 2 is about as close to triple A as one could get while still remaining indie. I'd prefer they remain independent for the simple fact it circumvents all the bullshit publishers try to pull.
I like that the character says "RUINED!" after every kill.
JCTiggs The end where the narrator says "Truly, he was... the Ruiner." is gonna be in the top 10 greatest game quotes.
This reminds me a lot of Loaded on PSX for some reason.
Konuvis was just thinking to myself “wonder if this is anything like loaded”
I am glad I pre ordered this game. Yeah it feels the same thing time to time. But overall I am happy with the game. For $19 I can't really complain about it. I am just glad somebody came out with a enjoyable TSS game.
This could have been a lovely compelling and dark fps. Imagine the flashing texts on your HUD screen in the middle of the fight. That would really increase the stakes
Death of the Outsider?
The games color palette and hud/menu design is perfectly polished and impressingly eyecandy
This has become my go to place for game reviews. Great stuff Karak!
These guys would kill an Infinity Corvus Beili miniatures videogame adaptation. The art style would match perfect.
ACG has the best reviews bar none on youtube.
Yeah, played 2hrs of it - it's fun, but i do agree it's repetitive. It's down right gorgeous to look at and katana + shotgun combo is immensely satisfying ;)
You really reviewed this one! Thanks for the awesome video :D
Thank you for all the hard work on game reviews, and entertainment.
How the hell do you keep coming up with these hyperbolic similes and metaphors👌😂
nice. are you working on DivOS2 though?
Do you have any idea how long that game is? I played it non-stop since I finished Dishonored Death of the Outsider and I'm still not finished. I play 10 hours a day lol. I'm getting close to the end tho. I think I just got to the final area and steam says I played 83 hours.
dontpokethebear3893 It's one of the best CRPG's ever made. Period.
I personally hate top-down games that have the camera panned at an angle, it just ruins my hand-eye coordination. I've played Ruiner but I found the controls awkward and the crosshair inaccurate. I do like the world tho, I hope they patch out these problems.
Your reviews are awesome and fun to watch
I used to watch multiple channels for game reviewes, now only ACG reviews matter to me.
I always wonder why the developer decides to put Chinese characters into the background. Is Rengkok a Chinese city in the future or what? Guess will have to play to find out:)
Good job for incorporating hidden meanings through these characters though, the "弟弟" that flashes on the Ruiner's mask actually means brother. Same goes to the one on the back of his jacket.
Great review! Does this game support coop? which is a plus for me in twin stick.
I subbed dude. Perfect review. Great voice
Do Blue Reflection!!! It looks cool but i like to hear what you have to say
Thanks Karak loving the content you provide
Yeah. I'll wait for a sale. This was 3rd on my steam wishlist anyway. Great review!
Now A Hat In Time is #1 in my steam wishlist. I'm interested in hearing your review on that game!
On sale 8.99 PSN store
Great review as always. Rather enjoyed. Are you considering Heat Signature by chance?
Warhammer 40k reference...liked.
Your reviews are awesome man, keep it up
Holy shit dude! You are on FIRE right now man!
Hell yeah, RIFTS RPG shoutout!
I really love the aeshetics and art style of this game.
Literally only 20 seconds in and already know that much.
Man just seeing more of this and I LOVE the color use and the art style.
Might pick this one up.
The use of darkness and shadows,. Deep blacks making the contrast of the color schemes pop out like crazy.
And the graphics are great for an over head view, twin stick shooter.
Never seen one that looks this great, visually.
ACG is my new IGN!
good review bro thank you for the info
Amazing intro! lol
Thanks for this review, I never knew about this game im definitely gonna wait and check it out. I do love the dark look of it though.
Lol, you just made me remember I didn't take my paxil this morning. Just picked this up from steam summer sale, seems alright
I want this Cyberpunk Blade Runner an Gits an Akira styled game love Cyberpunk genre
Lol i just watched IGN's review of this game and i realize I'm wasting my time there and than i look on my Sub box and i see this ACG on. I may not always 100% agree with this man i can always be guaranteed with an excellent and well throught out review. Thanks ACG :)
You are right
I found it quite ironic that IGN's review was 2 minutes long. I thought of ACG as soon as I saw the length of their terrible "review".
You can't beat ACG for quality reviews!
lol at NPC saying will report to PETA around 6:07
idk how you can hate the warehouse techno in the soundtrack those were the best parts
I like the look of that sister of salvation. Ya feel me?
I didn't notice it being mentioned, but what's the frame-rate on the consoles? 30 or 60?
I would add, subjectively, if you're as biased towards cyberpunk as I am, just buy it, you do get your money's worth.
Tbh when I found out that Susumu Hirasawa was the composer of this game’s ost the game was already a 10 to me
About the skills it is not so simple with this game. This topic would require more reseaarch because there were players in the community hub who claimed that certain combinations of skills make the game broken and too easy while their play style didn't fit me at all and so I had a completely different combination of skills. Also I thought at first that Mother unit can't be beaten with anything but shield and thus I considered this skill to be forced upon player during these fights until I figured the way to use kinetic barrier effectively on those sequences as well. Every skill in this game can be successfully utilized to create more depth to its gameplay so everythings fine with that really. Maybe some balance tweaks would make it better though. Not sure.
i bought the game and its great...i recommend everyone to give a try..
It looks pretty cool. I'll check it out. Thanks
It seems like they were going for a high contrast look, especially between reds and blacks, but holy fuck, this game looks dark. There are games that have dark areas, but there's just so much that doesn't just look like the lights are turned down a little, but instead looks completely black with no texture at all. I hate that. Even in this video, there are tons of times when there's this black void everywhere. Aside from making it a pain to find your way around, I also find that it strains my eyes when games do this a lot, and it looks like this game does it A LOT.
Jesus Christ, JUST TURN THE IN-GAME BRIGHTNESS UP SLIGHTLY. SERIOUSLY. I've had zero problems.
New Game + was so much fun in this game. More fun than i expected
Hey ACG,
Is there somewhere a list of your PC components? I couldn't find anything.
If not, can we get one? :D
Knicklichtjedi Gaming iirc he talked about his specs in the NBA review
This guy is so quick!!!
Who remembers Crusader: No Remorse?
You forgot one pro: SUSUMU HIRASAWA MUSIC
The music in this game is better than Hotline Miami's in my opinion. And I own a Hotline Miami vinyl.
This game is bad ass. Just beat Nerve. Love the vibe and atmosphere
wait.. when did you start skipping the intro music? and why? :P i finally figured out it reminded me of "all right now"!
huh
ow, rly didnt expect an answer, well it isnt quite right but im sure ill figure out wich song i was thinking about(im talking about the intro chords you played in the first 5 seconds of your older vids, wich sounds like a really famous song, but i just can't nail it!).
Great review as always! i sincirely hope you'll keep up the amazing work, will you by any chance be covering the new total war warhammer?(i understand if you feel like rts games may take up to much time.)
Hi ACG, what's your opinion on stuff?
thanks for the review as usual
Great review. plz review raider of a broken planet
The Binding of Blade Runner
I've seen a lot of complaints about performance in steam forums. Do you know anything about that Karak? (Also, great review man. As usual.)
Thanks for early review Karen I've been wondering about this game
Bought this game without watching any reviews because this kind of game is my style 😎👌
is the gameplay decent with keyboard/mouse?
Now waiting for that cuphead review
Thanks for this. I'm on the fence with this one.