Midnight Suns Review After 100 Hours Played

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  • Marvel’s Midnight Suns Review: In this Marvel’s Midnight Suns Review we’ll be taking a look at the new turn-based RPG developed by Firaxis (makers of X-COM), and published by 2K Games. Fans want to know: How is the story? How is the character customization? And does the deck building system work or is it a downgrade from X-COM? In this review, we’ll answer all those questions and more.
    Genre: Turn-Based RPG
    Developed by: Firaxis Games
    Published by: 2K Games
    Release date: December 2nd, 2022
    Platforms: PC (Steam), PlayStation 4/5, and XboxOne and Xbox Series X|S
    Price at the time of review: USD 59.99
    Timestamps
    0:00 - Midnight Suns Review
    0:18 - Midnight Suns Story & Setting
    1:56 - Midnight Suns Gameplay
    5:19 - Audio, Visual, and Design
    7:03 - Replayability and Pricepoint
    8:18 - Final Thoughts
    8:56 - Summary and Score
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  • @Fextralife
    @Fextralife  ปีที่แล้ว +25

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  • @Nero_256
    @Nero_256 หลายเดือนก่อน +249

    Anyone from Epic Games ?

  • @alexanderpopov3587
    @alexanderpopov3587 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Usually the vanilla versions of the Firaxis games (Civ6, XCOM, XCOM2) are unpolished, but the DLCs elevate them significantly.

    • @stickydude8921
      @stickydude8921 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Usually the vanilla versions sell well enough to have them working on the DLCs. Midnight Suns flopped.

  • @howie3601
    @howie3601 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    Overall, I'm shocked. I thought it would be mediocre, but it's actually pretty good and addicting. If they keep improving this game, it could be legendary. We're finally getting out of Covid era games, and it's showing. I'm beyond excited, and happy.

    • @farewelljupiter
      @farewelljupiter ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah it’s awesome. Def amazing, and hey it’s the first game and there first marvel game if this is the base game of gaurantee this is going to keep getting bigger

    • @crypticgh0st622
      @crypticgh0st622 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly

    • @hibbanmubarak2193
      @hibbanmubarak2193 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      yes! I had lot of doubts when first saw the trailer, but when I try this game, man, I got 62 hours already just for 10 days XD

    • @esteban7749
      @esteban7749 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree this is going to be the base to a huge game

    • @robertspicyweiner4770
      @robertspicyweiner4770 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can't even leave a comment of my own account unless I replied to someone else's comment. The Ps4 release is broken completely, constant crashes, doesn't matter what remedies you do. No one is listening or fixing it. Total nightmare, do not buy!

  • @drjamesoxford6474
    @drjamesoxford6474 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Hopefully a dev team will build off of this combat, add diverse enemies and wrap it in a compelling storyline and hit a homerun.

    • @kimwilkinson4322
      @kimwilkinson4322 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@deetsitmeisterjd probably because the x men just aren’t as popular as Iron Man or Spider-Man, at least this way they had a way to bunch together a group of mismatched heroes.

    • @etienne8110
      @etienne8110 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@deetsitmeisterjd Maybe because they also put this post House of M, so there are very few mutants left?

    • @Deathnotekeeper
      @Deathnotekeeper ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kimwilkinson4322 Spiderman, sure, but idk about Ironman. X-Men is enormous when you consider it’s more than just one character. Not to mention X-Men have some of the best comics within Marvel. Ironman sadly doesn’t have many classic comics.

    • @zai5253
      @zai5253 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Deathnotekeeper Yeah but he has that movie fame now

    • @Deathnotekeeper
      @Deathnotekeeper ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@zai5253 And X-men doesn’t have movie fame? Again Ironman is one character, but you have Wolverine, Magneto, Professor X, Rogue, Gambit, Deadpool, etc. There’s a reason Disney spent a load of money on buying fox, and that was pretty much for the X-Men. Not to mention Ironman is done in the MCU, and the X-Men are coming. And when they do, man, the hype will be crazy.

  • @Gawdrek
    @Gawdrek ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I’m having a great time with Midnight Suns. It’s been a long time since I stayed up until 3am with any game for a long time.

    • @gmotsjr13
      @gmotsjr13 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Did the exact same thing last night. Very fun game!

    • @nomenclature7662
      @nomenclature7662 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You still like it today?

    • @Gawdrek
      @Gawdrek หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@nomenclature7662 of course! Especially with how games have been releasing lately! Replay ability is high with this one.

    • @rogerh2694
      @rogerh2694 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Do you work for them?

    • @Gawdrek
      @Gawdrek หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@rogerh2694 Me? I sure hope not or I’d be unemployed at this point.

  • @paulszki
    @paulszki ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I am REALLY hoping that they simply keep expanding on this game. I heard that the sales weren't great but it's been mentioned that there is a chance that the game will still have solid long-term sales, even if initial sales were disapointing.
    Considering how much support Firaxis games (XCOM, CIV) have had in the past from the mod community and the developer themselves in the form of really good DLC and quality of life mods from the steam workshop I'm just hoping that the same is going to happen for Midnight Suns.
    I desperately want this game to be successful in the short but also long run. Sure, give me a Sequel in like 4-6 years but please add to THIS game. It needs transformative Expansions that do to Midnight Suns what War of the Chosen did to XCOM and the major Expansions did for CIV.
    So not just a couple of Hero DLCs but something that alters the game in a fundamental way. So more heroes, sure, but more importantly a revamped/new campaign with more mission variety and less "upkeep" between battles (but similar upgrade loop).
    At the same time, give modders the tools to create mods for this to allow this game to rank among the likes of Skyrim, Cities Skylines etc. in terms of modability and longevity.
    If Firaxis manages to do that, then when they ever a sequel to this game years down the road, people will lose their minds just like they did when XCOM2 was announced.

    • @texx8205
      @texx8205 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They basically fired whole XCOM team, lead designer and main producer specifically due to the game undeperforming sales-wise, so when buying this game don't expect there will be any expansions or improvements, it's basically dead game now (outside of bugfixes).

    • @Pottasium92
      @Pottasium92 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@texx8205Well so far they said they are going to continue with the support on the game even after some devs left.

    • @osmancardona3613
      @osmancardona3613 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Pottasium92where did they say that ?

    • @GuyLogen
      @GuyLogen ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I haven't played this game, but X-Com: Enemy Unknown was revolutionary even without all the things you've mentioned.
      It's probably because of the legacy behind that X-Com brand name, but I think the newer games delivered on the modern take on old x-coms.
      This essentially is a new IP. Like you say it needs more hype and Dev support, but it's gonna be hard to get the same level of hype for this games' sequel compared to an X-Com or Civ game.

    • @GuyLogen
      @GuyLogen ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@texx8205no way.... Why would they do that?? What about my future X-Com games?!

  • @JustinLeeper
    @JustinLeeper ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really good review. You give a thorough description of the systems but also your opinions on them.

  • @Hobodeluxe960
    @Hobodeluxe960 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I bought it and sank 5 hours into it so far and love it. It's like X-Com, Mass Effect and Hearthstone had a 3-way and this was the baby.

    • @iancruz6617
      @iancruz6617 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cannot find anything about headstone but bioware one of best examples.

    • @Hobodeluxe960
      @Hobodeluxe960 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@iancruz6617 HEARTHSTONE is a card game by Blizzard. Makers of World of Warcraft and Overwatch.

    • @shizzavip
      @shizzavip ปีที่แล้ว

      Please don’t include mass effect in your comparison because there is none. This game I received for free with the purchase of a video card and now I see why. It’s a fucking piece of shit and 30 minutes was all I could force my self to play. It took be back to a time that I went to a comic shop with a friend at which point I followed him to a back from where a group of no pussy getting mfkers were sitting at a round table playing that stupid fking card game magic. This game isn’t even worthy of “free” if I could sue for damages I would.

    • @kyesims2426
      @kyesims2426 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't disrespect Mass Effect like that lol

    • @poe-ta-toe4946
      @poe-ta-toe4946 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel the same except for Mass Effect. Or maybe you care to explain?
      So far enjoy this game except for the story and activities. I skip past everything to just play battles

  • @crozraven
    @crozraven ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Is there a companion or loyalty mission for heroes? Like maybe this whole Supes alliance talk sims thing would be better & more engaging if it also have stakes to combat missions. Just like with almost every other RPGs with party or companions/partners characters.

    • @Fextralife
      @Fextralife  ปีที่แล้ว +15

      There are legendary abilities you gain from these dialogues.

    • @jacquesjtheripper5922
      @jacquesjtheripper5922 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@Fextralife that's not missions, just bland boring talk to get boosts instead of specific challenge missions.
      Would been much more fun to be able to choose different missions and challenges etc to get what u like to prioritize for gameplay bonuses or abilities, and affect even the relationships.

    • @etienne8110
      @etienne8110 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No special missions.
      there are some missions which require one hero to be there but no specific mechanics are associated.
      And there are "challenges" where you'll have to have a hero perform some actions during a mission (activating their special power x times, etc...)
      But both are lackluster, clearly they should have designed some story missions (at least one per hero) balanced aroun their specific game mechanic.

    • @KeyoXKeyo
      @KeyoXKeyo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacquesjtheripper5922Fun is subjective

  • @wozzen3
    @wozzen3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    On the subject of performance on pc: also had issues with performance despite my hardware specs, but after someone showed me how to reroute the Steam version's launch to bypass the 2K launcher my performance improved MASSIVELY, so that might be what affected your settings.

    • @MrWorld-cq4ps
      @MrWorld-cq4ps ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can you let me know how to do this

  • @payasoking508
    @payasoking508 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    what you said about story being mundane was what I thought it might be considering from what I saw in the midnight shorts that was released recently

  • @BomermanRules
    @BomermanRules ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow! Incredibly comprehensive and concise review

  • @jarodneedham7326
    @jarodneedham7326 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    This guy is hands down the best reviewer on this platform. I don’t even pay attention to other reviews now. So comprehensive and complete. Great recorded voice and inflections. Thanks for the great reviews.

    • @prototype8137
      @prototype8137 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Weird post guy

    • @TheJML1975
      @TheJML1975 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@prototype8137 you made it weird… 😬

    • @jduke367duke8
      @jduke367duke8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@prototype8137 what was weird about his post? The fact that he said “great recorded voice and inflections.” What’s weird about that. Have you tried listening to a reviewer that has a monotoned voice? The review could be incredibly in depth and informative, but it’s hard to listen to someone that has no inflections in their voice.

    • @stevesgaming7475
      @stevesgaming7475 ปีที่แล้ว

      You need to see the 'worth a buy' guy.

  • @guybrushthreepwood8174
    @guybrushthreepwood8174 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Heads up there is a 3 hour free trial available for Midnight Suns. I tried it on Series X. Pretty high quality overall. The faces were the only thing that kind of stood out but the voice actors and writing were good and it was pretty amusing, also. I'm not a marvel fan at all really but I want to play more of this.

  • @claudelol
    @claudelol ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Loved your Elden Ring guides, can't wait to see what you do for Midnight Suns.

  • @Trans4Hire
    @Trans4Hire ปีที่แล้ว +16

    There is 4 new heroes coming in the season pass among who knows what else, hopefully as it gets updates there will be good changes. Xcom 2 had great dlc

    • @UKRobs
      @UKRobs ปีที่แล้ว +4

      War of the Chosen was amazing for sure added whole new dimensions and levels to a new play through.

    • @lutherheggs451
      @lutherheggs451 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can one of the DLCs be actual good looking cutscene video and not some janky mess that looks like it was developed for the Ipad with a smaller window inside of a window and my god the massive amounts of video pixelation and video distortion. Its like someone ported a mobile game to PC/Console and then 2k said yeah full price sounds about right.

  • @jltheking3
    @jltheking3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Having sank about 30 hours into the game, I’d say this is a pretty fair review. While I did really enjoy the out-of-combat parts of the game, you can kind of tell that it’s not Firaxis’ forte in how to pull this sort of thing of.

    • @sterlingwirth7931
      @sterlingwirth7931 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t think they have ever done anything similar in terms of story. I think the closest was xcom chimera

  • @chrishorton3217
    @chrishorton3217 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    most important part of this was replayability which you spoke volumes about and I cannot wait to get my legendary edition tomorrow. thank you for the great review. everything I thought about prior to watching it you read my mind and had an answer. I hope with fans supporting it financially firaxis will see the potential in this side venture from xcom amd we will see dlc or added factions enemies

    • @prototype8137
      @prototype8137 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ew. 100 dollars.

    • @radityoharimurti4641
      @radityoharimurti4641 ปีที่แล้ว

      The steam version denuvo is unoptimized mess

    • @iaqh
      @iaqh 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@prototype8137 I'm glad I waited, just picked up the legendary edition on sale for forty bucks.

  • @DamienLavizzo
    @DamienLavizzo ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This game reminded me of Metal Gear Ac!d, and Ac!d 2, a franchise that I loved dearly and really wanted more of. The mixture of tactical gameplay with card-based decks just scratches some itch I have.

  • @Nigmare191
    @Nigmare191 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Don't get me wrong I'm still going to get the game but just one tiny question.
    there's a demon witch hellbent on destroying the world. Corrupting heroes and villains alike. And essentially pretty much terraforming the entire planet.
    Why are we using this time to sit around and play cards and go stargazing. Like with that premise alone, isn't there I don't know a much larger threat that's looming over the Earth that's kind of being ignored.

  • @nyanko2077
    @nyanko2077 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ok, so according to most reviews, good combat but bad story. I will buy it half price in sales then, to even things out.

  • @Arkenald
    @Arkenald ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this game come with an SDK for making mods?

  • @purpleAiPEy
    @purpleAiPEy ปีที่แล้ว

    How does the deck building compare to something like slay the spire? less complex? how deep can you get and creative?

  • @dougreed2387
    @dougreed2387 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I played this over the weekend while it was free - the combat was interesting. Definitely an interesting variation on the XCOM idea and I really dug playing as Marvel superheroes. I didn't play that long though so I'm curious - just how bad is the dialogue/story elements in the Abbey? I find myself often skipping overly long dialogue - Horizon Forbidden West got bad about this at times, the only strike against what is otherwise a fantastic game. Same with Assassin's Creed Odyssey which I'm playing now - it's just blah blah blah blah blah and I'm twiddling my thumbs waiting to get back to the action. It does surprise me because TLOUP1 and TLOUP2 are two of my favorite games of all time but the story elements there don't seem that boring or overly long.

    • @coolbreezesolid
      @coolbreezesolid 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      At first it is bad, but it grew on me after a while and I even LOL a few times at some of the interactions. It has its charm.

    • @dougreed2387
      @dougreed2387 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@coolbreezesolid I did end up buying the game at the sale right after that. Got the legendary edition for $65 as a birthday present to myself. The dialogue does get considerably better. I ended up putting ~140 hours in to complete my first playthrough. Playing other games now but eventually I'll play it again in New Game+ mode

  • @alecj3454
    @alecj3454 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent review. I can always depend on you guys for the truth. Thanks!

  • @RoseColoredIris
    @RoseColoredIris 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This game has so much potential but there are so many things that drag it down. I hate the 15 different currency, I hate having to talk to characters every day just to get them stronger, I hate roaming around the grounds opening chests just to get palette swaps of some boring ass clothes, I hate that to get regular quality of life features I hate to wait to research them, and I hate that all that time was spent on this superfluous shit that worked against the game instead of mission, enemy, and card variety. Such a shame. I also skipped every piece of dialog and cutscene. I also feel like that custom character could have been cut and nothing would have been lost. Also some of the characters are just unbearable. The Midnight Suns talking shit about the fucking Avengers was just ridiculous. "Who are they anyway? They'll just get in our way." They have saved the universe a thousand times over. What the fuck are you on about.

  • @bigboee415
    @bigboee415 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I luv this game, first game I've been glued to the TV 12 hrs straight since halo 2. Story is just as good or better than mediocre marvel movies. Combat great, relationship building okay, deck building card gathering GREAT. This game isn't a sweat fest XCOM2, but still a great n fun game. 8/10

  • @kenshin391
    @kenshin391 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love your reviews. You helped me play so many good games and saved me from so many not so good ones. Thank You. 👍

  • @ericstorm5285
    @ericstorm5285 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought the PC version and am dealing like everyone with bug issues (long loads, crashes, lag, etc).
    From what I have been able to play so far I like. Hopefully the issues are fixed soon so I can put more quality hours in.

    • @OODLESMCBOODELS
      @OODLESMCBOODELS ปีที่แล้ว

      To fix the loads put it in your ssd.

  • @ManWhoLaughs2311
    @ManWhoLaughs2311 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this review!
    I was on the fence already being an XCOM fan...let's face it the story in XCOM isn't exactly top tier but it's good enough. The extra story stuff seems like a chore. I think I'll skip this one.

  • @Dogsplaza
    @Dogsplaza ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They should’ve took a lesson from the Persona Series if they wanted to make confidant story telling more interesting. The combat looks like solid fun, hope they continue with that if they make sequels or expansions.

    • @iancruz6617
      @iancruz6617 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hardly anyone cares also this more bioware more accurate unless you want random teeth's and emo style.

  • @Makiyura
    @Makiyura ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thanks for the insights, probably gotta skip it at launch 😓

    • @stripedzebrasafari
      @stripedzebrasafari ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m on the fence. I want those skins! I was set to preorder it but after watching many reviews I’m reconsidering it. The livestream also kind of turned me off from the graphics

    • @One.Zero.One101
      @One.Zero.One101 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Never buy games at launch. These days games at launch are basically beta versions. The “Enhanced Edition” 1 year later is what I consider the finished state.

  • @joeythemoose
    @joeythemoose ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm all in, Deadpool as the first playable DLC character in January... Legendary Edition pre-ordered... waiting for Friday

  • @J-leaf
    @J-leaf ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I may not have played 100 hours. But I did do 75.
    Getting all the collectables, max out all friendship companions and explored every nook and cranny of the sh*thole Abbey.
    And honestly... While I'm looking forward for the upcoming DLC. Which I hope is post game cause I really wanna see what happens after the ending.
    I really don't think there's gonna be a Midnight Suns 2.

    • @SuperDemo19
      @SuperDemo19 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Basically a "get it on a holiday sale" kind of thing for 60% or more off the ultimate edition?

    • @J-leaf
      @J-leaf ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SuperDemo19 yeah honestly

    • @SuperDemo19
      @SuperDemo19 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@J-leaf Sounds good, it's on sale right now for 49.99 (ulti edition), but I just got XCom2 Ultimate Edition for 9.99. So it's tempting to pick it up for the half-off price, but I feel it'll go on sale better next holidays a year after release. (also it would really be on the back-burner anyways i think)
      Thanks for a reply btw I appreciate that!

    • @J-leaf
      @J-leaf ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SuperDemo19 No problem.
      But you should most definitely buy the Ultimate Edition since that comes with the season pass. Because buying the Dlc's singular is a horrible choice due it's high f**king price that I'm sure won't get decreased anytime soon.

    • @SuperDemo19
      @SuperDemo19 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@J-leaf Yeah I saw that... Really was off-putting to me tbh, considering I read/heard that the dlcs just come with short missions regarding the Hero than that's about it. (Even though I do love Venom..) It's hard for me to justify putting down a first time run of XCOM2 WotC for playing that.
      It's definitely a good price though for $49.99 right now, but I don't think I'd play it right now so I will hold off.
      Thanks for talking a bit back and forth about this, really helped me come to a decision! (My gf tries to help, but she just doesn't play games/turn based

  • @Mad77max77
    @Mad77max77 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope they'll keep working on the game to improve it.
    They must !

  • @playforfunnew
    @playforfunnew ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi this game have a endgame content? Thanks

  • @Ckoz2829
    @Ckoz2829 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m on the fence. It’s on sale for the Xbox now, but I think I’ll wait and see if there’s a big expansion like for XCOM. Thanks for the review!

  • @user-px7wy4bg7u
    @user-px7wy4bg7u 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    got this game on sale weeks ago, blown away how good this game was, the battle is crazily deep with insane a positioning system that is so crucial despite you team as a whole having only 1 move every turn.

  • @gregwise5655
    @gregwise5655 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep up the good work bro 😎
    Followed you from Elden Ring

  • @ericsalinis733
    @ericsalinis733 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was confused creating a character… still, been waiting all year for this!

  • @Flexnasty
    @Flexnasty ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This seems like it will become a good game with expansions and might be better to wait for Now

    • @InRainbows287
      @InRainbows287 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m going to wait too. The combat looks very interesting.

  • @Paris7623
    @Paris7623 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the heads up. Do you think the premium editions would be worth getting over the base edition?

    • @newdraftanimations
      @newdraftanimations ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you can, try waiting to pick up the premium for 40€ or the base version for 30€ (more or less)!

  • @goblinRa2a
    @goblinRa2a ปีที่แล้ว

    Xcom 2 has 5 base game classes (Psionic class is unlocked mid-game) with Spark dlc and the Expansion it is a total of 9 classes.

  • @DaringDan
    @DaringDan ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'll pick this up in a few months. All your issues with the game were my worry. I just played Symphony of War on Steam and it was excellent so I'm cool waiting to play this.

  • @edreanhenrytombaga562
    @edreanhenrytombaga562 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The game was fun, enjoyable, and addicting. You can also play Deadpool legally w/o the drama etc. At first, I hesitated to play this because of the negative reviews, but when I played it, I got hooked. Although, I feel like the tutorial is too long, nevertheless, I found the characters like Magik, robbie, nico, caretaker, lilith interesting and refreshing since there's just too much "avengers" going on like games, movies, merch, etc you know what I mean. For a strategy game it was better than "tactical rpg squares" and you can also take advantage of stuff from the environment/stage, however, I wish I could take atleast 4 heroes. The daily activity reminds me of Persona but with less pressure since you can do whatever before sleeping. You can also take your time preparing/side missions before you go to story missions.
    100 hours doesn't look impossible.

  • @JordyWrites
    @JordyWrites ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Agreed and for its price, it doesn’t feel or look like a next Gen game.. I HATED walking around the abbey grounds can’t even walk over a pebble to take a shortcut somewhere.. the combat kept me in the game.

  • @sasaki8765
    @sasaki8765 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh man, the problem you had with the story being more of a focus is exactly what I want, I'll be picking it up on sale right now!

  • @alwaysabiggafish3305
    @alwaysabiggafish3305 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I literally got past the tutorial and before the first real mission when I came to find out if the dialogue would carry on outstaying its welcome. Thanks for confirming

    • @TheEternityForce
      @TheEternityForce 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The writing is so good!! Can confirm, can confirm, can confirm! But Fex is right, tho; the character interaction will only appeal to you if you're a marvel fan or really interested in the lore. Having some prior knowledge abt the characters definitely enhances the experience. But the personalities are very distinguished and banter is top tier. Doctor Strange was never on my radar of interest, not even mcus version, but he's my favorite character here - so the dialogue is def dialoguing.

    • @mshake7056
      @mshake7056 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's very cringe like current marvel movie cringe. Seriously they never stop telling jokes

  • @thomasmitchell7815
    @thomasmitchell7815 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very fair and accurate review

  • @adanarterius5697
    @adanarterius5697 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's with the 360/ps3 graphics, is the game too long?

  • @Blazor26_
    @Blazor26_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Review as usual! I use your buiulds in all my games and am looking forward to the for this game!

  • @drkmgic
    @drkmgic ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks like a really good start though. I will get this hopefully it will get a midnight sun 2.

  • @mider-spanman5577
    @mider-spanman5577 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was looking forward to a third person action game that wasn't turn-based but I knew there was going to be some type of weird take on Blade and other underutilized characters as usual. I wish they would have expanded upon Marvel's avengers game with all of these characters.

  • @JetfireQuasar
    @JetfireQuasar ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't know if you'll see this but the Game is on Summer Sale now for £19.99.
    worth it??

  • @snakekingblues3017
    @snakekingblues3017 ปีที่แล้ว

    as someone who play JRPG
    were character LOVE to repeat what was already said
    i do think the interaction are fun to watch it play out but
    it does seem to just go on and on there a surprising amount of
    dialogue in this game

  • @happy......
    @happy...... ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best reviewers

  • @-Trauma.
    @-Trauma. 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The only problem I'm having so far is my characters slow walk...when I saw that, I immediately thought I was going to hate this game. Please, never hire that mo-cap person again for any games, ever.

  • @xcenic
    @xcenic ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i waited for a sale and got from 50%, now is time to try it.

  • @abisoft1
    @abisoft1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll wait ... unfortunatlly , I was planning on getting it day one but the gameplay loop outside combat really doesn't appeal to me . that and the low variety type of ennemy and some mtx made my decision to wait for a (deep) sale

  • @robertgalindo5979
    @robertgalindo5979 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does midnight sun's support modding like xcom? We need a long war for this.

  • @samrichards9895
    @samrichards9895 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really like all the interactions. Games great in all aspects. Best game I’ve bought this year.

  • @xbon1
    @xbon1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did they add borderless windowed from the last time you played? More than anything that’s a dealbreaker for me.

  • @UndgnfiedWrshpr
    @UndgnfiedWrshpr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When it comes to the Abby, were you trying to build relationships with everyone or just a few? Because the developers said that you should only focus on a few that you actually want to use in combat.

    • @Fextralife
      @Fextralife  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's true you should focus on a couple early on to make them strong but eventually you'll want to do everyone.

    • @Averagesakakienjoyer
      @Averagesakakienjoyer 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Fextralifegiggity

  • @unahp.3751
    @unahp.3751 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this review!

  • @putz5872
    @putz5872 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ll wait for a sale. Good review!

  • @mickeymouse7726
    @mickeymouse7726 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice review

  • @koyrion
    @koyrion ปีที่แล้ว

    3:25 Do you play fire emblem?

  • @Herlander25
    @Herlander25 ปีที่แล้ว

    i dont get it... the came was released yesterday or today,,,, how do you already played 100h ?

    • @Fextralife
      @Fextralife  ปีที่แล้ว

      We have had a review copy for weeks

  • @eternalsunshine7874
    @eternalsunshine7874 ปีที่แล้ว

    1) The main issuses are on PC 2) The dialogue can be skipped 3) The Card system is fantastic , this is not a card game but an rpg. 4)Highly addicting tbh , no fight is the same imo, regardless of the repetitiveness he said above.

  • @nathonmowbray
    @nathonmowbray ปีที่แล้ว +10

    @Fextralife In the intial preview you said it was 80% story and 20% combat did that change after playing through the entire game? The combat looks great the story looks blah (Im not a marvel fan, but liked the idea of playing B characters and then they had to add the avengers.... why ...just why?)

    • @Fextralife
      @Fextralife  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I just started skipping all the story stuff I could lol

    • @VulturePilot
      @VulturePilot ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Fextralife yikes lol, it’s a shame they spent so much time on useless dialogue instead of making it compelling or competent

    • @ANBU_Black_0ps24
      @ANBU_Black_0ps24 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VulturePilot Quick question, how does a writer intentionally create useless dialogue?

    • @VulturePilot
      @VulturePilot ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ANBU_Black_0ps24 by making it filler, giving it no purpose or tying it to nothing important or having to do with the story or characters’ development. By not having it advance the plot or the characters’ relationships or personalities or having it just waste time and take up space. By being redundant or otherwise ineffective.

    • @slayking2378
      @slayking2378 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea at least with xcom it constantly puts you into the action. All the dialogue and story makes this seem not as repayable definitely a wait for a sale game. No iron man mode literally seems like an xcom downgrade. Campaign is just a a story mode instead of a campaign

  • @allp84
    @allp84 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a marvel and xcom fan I have to agree that the non combat part is tedious. In the beginning, there is too much to do every time you get out of combat. At some point you automatically go through a list of activities. I was way ahead on some abbey storylines and I kept postponing main missions to improve everything.
    What i do notice is that it is difficult to stop the game. Get out of combat and you have all these activities to check off. Then the next morning you put everyone to work and get new abilities, and then you can pick a new mission and once that starts, you really want to play just one more turn....

  • @zThaRipper7
    @zThaRipper7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I see this being a new franchise

  • @holydaver5348
    @holydaver5348 ปีที่แล้ว

    TLDR this is a wait and buy when 2 or more xpacks are out and it's on sale. Thanks Fex, I was thinking about dumping full price on this but I will wait now.

  • @texx8205
    @texx8205 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    No mention of microtransactions, obligatory 2k launcher or that they basically disbanded whole midnight suns devteam few days ago? They already wrote down the game to minimize losses and no future support should be expected.

    • @user-vw3nf8tc9c
      @user-vw3nf8tc9c ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Of yourse he doesnt mention it.
      He is payed for advertising you the game. Not criticise.

  • @robertsilva7158
    @robertsilva7158 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Storm, Deadpool, Venom, and morbius are the first set of dlc characters

  • @ohnoitisnt666
    @ohnoitisnt666 ปีที่แล้ว

    If they could add a “SKIP ALL RUBBISH DIALOGUE” option then it’s worth a purchase for the amazing looking combat.

    • @daedalusdreamjournal5925
      @daedalusdreamjournal5925 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you can skip dialogue with right click and cinematic while holding either right click or escape

    • @data9594
      @data9594 ปีที่แล้ว

      I skip all dialogue. So boring and corny

  • @knee4145
    @knee4145 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bring some dark X-Man Game...In Style of "Age of Apocalypse". Its by art and Story one of the best Marvel Comic series ever! I wonder no 1 is bringing this beauty back to life🧐 Midnight Sun looks like a Mobilegame tbh 😆

  • @jlo6388
    @jlo6388 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Michael Jordan is the fextralife of basketball. Killer content.

  • @Blue_Lightning33
    @Blue_Lightning33 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well I mean Firaxis is adding 4 dlcxx so with 4 new playable characters, all new stories for each and all new enemies, so this alone will definitely make the game better than it already is.

  • @marcocaballero
    @marcocaballero ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Exactly what I expected. Oh well, plenty of games to play in the meantime, will likely pick this up by late 2023

  • @MrKmcgee69
    @MrKmcgee69 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The card battle system kills it for me. I would rather see remasters of the X-Men Legends games.

  • @LIZZYROCCS
    @LIZZYROCCS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am interested in getting it, but I am still iffy about the card base mechanics

    • @Fextralife
      @Fextralife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The card system I really enjoyed, but I'm a fan of TCGs in general.

  • @Athraxes
    @Athraxes ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If the story is bad and the gameplay in between combat is bad... there is not much to this game that appeals to me ^^, Plus it looks super ugly somehow. Too bad... I LOVED the X-COM games....

  • @doronharry2857
    @doronharry2857 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thaths a sick review man

  • @drkmgic
    @drkmgic ปีที่แล้ว

    Wtf!! I'm always so impressed with you!!

  • @ambrose3761
    @ambrose3761 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love the honest reviews

  • @gk4204
    @gk4204 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the info.

  • @Mid-AirMan
    @Mid-AirMan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Card based combat is always a no for me. It takes control out of the players hand. You can build your best well and still end up screwed by bad pulls or shuffles by the cpu.

  • @polskastylezz187
    @polskastylezz187 ปีที่แล้ว

    is spiderman available on pc?

  • @BigBuran
    @BigBuran ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Definitely gonna wait for a sale. or maybe some sort of complete edition in a year

    • @mrbobmv1638
      @mrbobmv1638 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep I'll play this in 2 years when everything is on disc. Have done this alot the older I get. Phoenix point being the last one. Great plan

  • @FILNAT2011
    @FILNAT2011 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love simple easy y understand story, and enjoyed exploring the abbey and characters, plus the combat..

  • @Fiveyin
    @Fiveyin ปีที่แล้ว

    Combat better than Xcom I wholly disagree I'll take my set skills and hit chance over random amount of waves and card rng anyday. I had a run in Midnight Suns where I drew card after card that did know damage and there wasn't anything on the field to knock enemies into. But otherwise great review. I love XCom and I really like marvel this just ain't it for me but I understand its all preference

  • @GoobieDoo86
    @GoobieDoo86 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I absolutely loved the game the only thing I didn't like all that much was the constant dialog but after awhile I started to skip them the story in my opinion was beautifully made yes there wasn't many enemy types but that didn't bother me but there is one thing I wish the DLC packs were alittle bit longer but other then that I absolutely loved the game, I've never liked turn based combat card games but the name Marvel peaked my interest and I was not disappointed I'd give it a 8.5 out of 10

  • @Rickkysimo
    @Rickkysimo ปีที่แล้ว

    This just made me want to go play XCOM 2 again

  • @lobowolf1540
    @lobowolf1540 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "I'm looking at you 95% hit chance" say it with me kids if it's not a 100% it's 50%

  • @One_Who_Naps
    @One_Who_Naps ปีที่แล้ว

    Your review is great definitely going to consider purchasing this but, Your price point is wrong it's a $70 game I would love to know where you're getting it at $59 Cuz Xbox and Playstation want to charge you $69

  • @astrothelad
    @astrothelad 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this game owns so hard. it's such a great foundation for what could eventually be a 10/10 all-timer strategy game that's also fun for casual players. alas a confluence of circumstances led to its being a total failure commercially but i'm glad that it's basically now become something of a cult classic at least. i hope if 2k has made firaxis bail on it entirely that someone else takes the inspiration and applies it to maybe a less high-budget title. i'm not even a marvel fan though and i thought the license was used exquisitely, both in and out of combat. so many (gasp!) moments.

  • @Pasteldqueijo
    @Pasteldqueijo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I got this game knowing nothing about it and it became one of my all time favourites

  • @ksy6177
    @ksy6177 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dropped by after reading the kind deed firaxis did for luke wiltshire. Bless you developers