@@Raycevick sorry dude A game should aim for to satisfied not to maintain your ravenous appetite . its like seeing a glutton repeatedly hit the buffet if You need a mental image Mr Creosote from Monty Python's The Meaning of Life.
New Year. New(ish) Office. New Editing Software. That last part caused some issues delaying this video's launch, DaVinci Resolve gave some trouble during rendering. But work's gone into revising Patreon, building a better work environment, and the next video, which is already being written as all footage is captured. I played a lot of NFS: Heat during the Holidays. Whether this year will result in a more steady stream of content from me, I can't overtly promise; only time will tell. But I'm always grateful for all your patience, and support! Whether you've been watching for years, or this is the first ten minutes you've seen of me. Thank you!
Happy New Year Lucas. :) If I could recommend you a little game for you: ballisticNG. It's 8 bucks on Steam, and it's a Wipeout clone made by fans and helped by original devs of Studio Liverpool. It really deserves some attention, in my opinion. :)
I wouldn't say I've watched for years.. but I think I've watched every single.video you've made in a couple of months. I love this form of content and you're the best at it imo
The older and busier I've become, the less I want to sink 300 hours into one single game. Having a child really impacts the time I can spend on something and I've lost all patience for grinding and doing busywork in games for a perceived reward like a skin or unlock. I love when games trim the fat and give me an amazing time all of the time.
i appreciate games that have a style that makes me want to keep playing - i don't want only that as what every game is, but some infinity services **are** quite appealing to me, and make me want to play them for thousands of hours. but yeah, other games are good too - my favorite games **have** been mostly indie or midbudget entries that didn't go forever but i think the style was just as important as the limited length in those titles as to my longterm enjoyment even after i stop playing. but sometimes a game just makes me want to play it 'forever', eh? not that anybody has the time to do that, but wanting to because of enjoying the Gameplay that much.
And now there’s a generation of children who will grind for hundreds of hours in the newest call of duty like we did in the modern warfare/black ops days.
People don't realize how much more fun they'd have if they divided up the hundreds of hours of gametime they spend on one game with a lot of low points into many different games that are all high points.
"Being 4 hours isn't a negative." I wish more companies understood this. I will spend money on a game like DOOM 2016, because I know it's going to be a game that is balls to the wall ripping and tearing for a few hours, and then end. Sure, maybe I'll play it again, but maybe not. I will not spend money on a game like The Division, or Destiny, because I don't want a time sink. I want a fantastic game. I already have enough time sinks as it is. Edit: To clarify, I don't mean I'd rather spend $60 on a 4 hour game, but I'd rather buy an indie/non-AAA game for like
I think it does matter to some degree. Especially if you pay a full 60 dollars for the game. At some point quantity does matter. Yes I would rather play a good 4 hour game over an 8 hour one. But if I have only money for one game and my choice is a 10/10 4 hour or 8/10 long game with replayability I’ll pick the longer game. But that’s just me.
It's not a company thing tho. It's gamer thing. "Game is only X hours" is such a common complaint that I'm not surprised big companies would rather make filler content to stretch gameplay time. Even I am guilty of that, despite being conscious that shorter game doesn't mean bad, I often stop myself from buying one because "oh it's so short but so expensive, I rather buy something else".
5:50 kinda reminds me of what Civvie was saying on his Singularity vid, although with a more crass manner "A 5 hour game made by people who know what they're doing is still better than a 20 hour game made by chucklefucks." I hope this trend of making games needlessly longer goes away.
Tired of this trend pushing RPG elements into FPS games or making them giant boring open worlds. Terminator Resistance put all these Western FPS games to shame. It is a labor of love unlike Wolfenstein Youngblood.
@@Gruntvc making a game "rpg" or "open world" for the sake of playtime. It's reminiscent of 1980's soap operas. Recycling tropes over and over due to semblance of differentiation.
I had an existential crisis with Far Cry 5 because of its RPG mechanics…did the game really wanted me to play the campaign or just shoot as many people as I can whenever I'm on the road for experience points? Also how the fuck those experience points magically materialize into gear instead of...I don't know skill points? did they know what an RPG actually is?
A game should be satisfying (feels like a complete product), but leave you wanting more (so you buy the sequel). The latter is best explained through television metaphors. You want a season finale, not a series finale.
"I'm going to ban Doom from future videos until Eternal comes out." By the time your next video is out, Eternal will have been completed on its highest difficulty in under an hour. Pulling your chain, Lucas. Love the content as always!
@@KennethRathburn ah. those reference are teasing me for a Raycevick Doom Campaign/Arcade/Multiplayer video, which is why I dislike that Doom is only mentioned and not made more videos on.
@@Raycevick Hell, I've replayed Half-Life 2: not even the episodes; multiple times over the last 2 years since I first did, and if I got sick of it it was self-inflicted. Nothing in my completionist mind was left; perfect ammo loot and health save files at the end game, all chapters unlocked, etc. Being the original Xbox version; no collectibles, no achievements, no jerk-off the 100% complete meter anything. In the completionist part of my brain, it was pointless to revisit it; in other words, I played it purely for its own sake, and I only had myself to blame for overexposure.
As I told one of my friends while discussing anime: "All good things come to an end because good things know when to be over; terrible things go on forever".
Idk if that was your intentions but the fact that manga eventually end is a big difference between American superhero comic and Japanese comic. Since the popular superhero comics are never going to end, none of the characters / story developments really matter in the long run and everything will reset back to a status quo at some point. I used to be a fan of Marvel and DC stuff but now I just couldn't care less.
Every sentence that comes from your script and mouth, is like every minute of Portal 2 or Titanfall 2's campaign. It's so well thought out and not a single word you say is for filler. Thank you Raycevick.
@@Raycevick Hell, I've replayed Half-Life 2: not even the episodes; multiple times over the last 2 years since I first did, and if I got sick of it it was self-inflicted. Nothing in my completionist mind was left; perfect ammo loot and health save files at the end game, all chapters unlocked, etc. Being the original Xbox version; no collectibles, no achievements, no jerk-off the 100% complete meter anything. In the completionist part of my brain, it was pointless to revisit it; in other words, I played it purely for its own sake, and I only had myself to blame for overexposure.
Ok, i was thinking i should play titanfall 2 but now that its been compared to my favorite game ever (i have been replaying portal 2 for 7 years) I'm going to get it. Should I play the first game first?
"4 hours isn't a negative." After hearing this video in full, yeah I understand your reasoning very much. What matters is the fulfilment I received while playing. RE2 remake isn't that long on a second or third playthrough, but because it hooked me on its' setting, characters, and gameplay(survival horror fan), I got way more longevity out of it than a typical looter shooter, or open-world grind fest. Thanks Ray, you put the words to my thoughts yet again.
Enemy encounters and ammo amounts in RE2 can also be seen as somewhat random too, it keeps the moment to moment gaming exciting instead of rote grinding. The hidden dynamic difficulty in play and random zombie health and movement behaviour makes each playthrough and encounter unexpectedly challenging even when you thought you've mastered movement and aiming, the enemies keep surprising you unlike most games where enemy behaviour is quickly learned and exploited in every fight. We're likely going to see even more of this in RE3 with Nemesis being much more unpredictable and aggressive compared to the relatively forgiving Mr X.
Just wanted to say that I loved the cool edit at 6:22. Where the first shot is the group riding in RDR1, and the second one is RDR2. Really good timing, felt seamless!
@@Raycevick Absolutely man. You just keep getting better and better with the editing in these videos. Always a pleasure hearing Klayton's work in your projects, as well! Keep up the great work.
I figure this is a good time to share a personal story, since it's something very much related to this topic. Back when I was going through the Trails in the Sky trilogy, I was mesmerized, and when it was over, I was all but done with it. I didn't leave wanting more, but I didn't leave wishing it was over sooner either. I left it wanting to share it, and it became a game for me I dread playing through again on my own, but streamed for others several times. I find the best games, once you're done with them yourself, you still can't help but want to experience it again with others. That the simple act of sharing it with another person and seeing how they react and respond to its highs and lows becomes enough to reinvigorate it entirely. I'll never pick up Trails in the Sky again for myself, but I know I'll make more saves just because I can share it with others who won't buy it for themselves, and that's praise I can't say about very many games. I doubt I'll ever go back to A Link to the Past or Final Fantasy 7 or any number of classic games heralded as greats of their era, but the act of sharing them with others seems to give them a new flavor entirely, as seen with the resurgence of LttP content and hype in the wake of a new way to play it with others.
It's good to hear someone who feels like I do. I'm always wanting a new experience nowadays, I want the next truly unique game, something that I'll remember for years. I can't really afford to get too many new games though, so I often have to return to old reliable multiplayer games that I can replay. But nothing's better than playing something truly worth remembering. It's among the greatest joys in the world to me.
Play Terminator Resistance. Way better than Wolfenstein Youngblood. Also, better add Activision, Ubisoft, WB Games, etc to that list. Pretty much every Western gaming companies have sold their souls and passion. Japan and Eastern Europe devs/games are where you find games made the way they used to be.
The Dishonored series is the one that has made me feel that way the most... I have a combined 200 hours on the series, and it's only going to continue. The environments of Dunwall and Karnaca are so densely packed and immersive that they're one of the few linear games I wish would switch to open world simply so I can experience more of it. The gameplay compliments it perfectly. It's my favorite series for a good reason.
I'll never understand people who called Dishonored a disappointment. I still think about Karnaca's gorgeously realized world, and want to go back so bad. While yes, the game did have its flaws, the gameplay and map wasn't one. God, I actually wish I could just walk the streets on Karnaca, and witness it in all its beauty.
@@fatalmokrane Yes, Prey was a wonderful experience, but I don't have quite as much time on it because of how tense it is. As for the open world, I agree with you 100%. Dishonored 2 is around 60gb, and it took several years to create... It's be impossible in today's gaming economy. Maybe if they were given a huge team and a decade or so to fully develop it...
It's really a funny feeling that i realised a year ago that the way i "consume" video games is i play a lot of one games and I'm hooked on multiplayer and playing with friends and then completely switch to solo campaigns and don't touch any other games to go back in full force into the multiplayer games. And this video made me realise that is is the feeling of acomplishement is different from games that are made to last for years and one that are made to last days Thanks for this and keep up the good work
Instant gratification in small quantities is why I loved CODMW and it's sequels. I love playing longer deeply involving strategic games. But I still enjoy jumping into shooters for instant gratification.
*People are pissed of because litterally every major 2020 AAA game got delayed.* Raycevick: "Games Should Leave You Wanting More" Mate, you are playing with fire...
I'm very greafull they are delayed, I pre-ordered rdr2 on rockstar launcher, because I like their games and been playing them since I was a kid. And rockstar shit the bed with the PC port, I thought the days of broken PC ports were behind us.
“Being 4 hours isn’t a negative” I wish more gamers understood that because complain length has become such an easy criticism you see online which makes companies not want to make shorter games.
Angry Joe catch frase "4Hours" Is mostly to blame for this, I have great memories of short games than I do longer games, but that's mostly because of my short attention spam
That Guy Again It depends on what your budget is. I’d prefer a 20 hour game over a 4 hour game for $60. $15 an hour requires an extremely sound story to make it worth it.
Ho doesn't? When a youtuber doesn't over state it's welcome for the sake of mass appeal "Pewdiepie" They are more likeable and have less flaws compared to the ones that become annoying after a while
Raycevick, this video essay is beautifully written and presented. As someone who shares the same values as you do, I can only hope that this gets the exposure it really deserves. I have nothing else to say. Thanks for this, man!
It's great that you covered many different aspects of the market here, including F2P and multiplayer games, because I believe this has a huge impact on game length. The significant mainstream growth of multiplayer - along with massive budgets and player expectations - mean that a lot of these experiences in the last decade are now designed with a particular interest in hooking players long-term. As a result, I think many expect single-player games at the same price-point to occupy an equal measure of their day-to-day lives. That being said, the 'Over X hours' marketing line has been used before games-as-a-service became so prevalant, so perhaps this is a coincidence. Also, there have been some absolutely wonderful edits tied with music in both this, and your MW Years Later! It gives me an incentive to go back and watch parts again just to catch certain transitions or effects.
Hey does anyone remember that TH-camr that Raycevick shouted out a while ago who reviews the overall gun mechanics of a game. He goes over things like weapon handling, impact, sound effects and the like, I remember that one of his videos was on Metro, but I can't for the life of me remember his channel name. Oh and Raycevick, if you really want to be left wanting more as a viewer, you HAVE to check out Ahoy. His upload schedule may be akin to that of Valve's but man are his videos perfection. His documentaries, weapon history videos and investigative journalism are really second to none. (my favorite being Polybius, it's an hour long, but every single minute is time well spent)
You're talking about my friend Clu, and his video series Gunplay. His Max Payne 3 episode is excellent. And yes, I do need to check out Ahoy's more recent content. I still know him as the Weapon Guide Man from the Black Ops days.
I think this is why I loved red dead 2 so much. Just when you thought it was over, there was an epilogue that was just as fleshed out as any of the other chapters. I was left wanting more and got it! And then I still want more...
Waiting for a good game is the same as waiting for a Raycevick video. You might have to wait for a while, sometimes you give into the the urge to replay the older stuff, but then, when it does drop, it's just so good you can't take your eyes off it.
I may have played the first two Max Payne games a dozen times each. They're such a perfect length, and I finish them ready to go back in again. They never wore out their welcome, and the thought of going back in never left me wondering if they'd cut into something else. I like big lengthy games. The Yakuza games are delights, even as huge as they can be. But my favorites are the 'fun afternoon' games. The ones where I say "I haven't played that in awhile" and then the rest of my afternoon is revisiting that old digital friend.
As I get older with more responsibilities and less time the more I have come desire and appreciate those 4hr-10hr quality campaigns. Love your videos. Thank you for your quality work.
Your point about not wanting content creators to upload more because it makes what they do say more impactful is especially relatable to this channel as well. I see a “raycevick” upload and I immediately go on a break to see what you have to say, and then spend the rest of the day reflecting on it
This is one reason I'm into indie and small developer games. Innovation is a requirement because without it, their games wouldn't rise above the overpopulated baseline. They often can't be long because they don't have the means or will to stretch interesting mechanics past the point that they become mundane. I'll always have more fun in a game that wraps up succinctly in less than 10 hours of great gameplay and story than I will a game that drags itself to 30+ without comparable value. The issue in mainstream game development is that some publishers now want everything monetized perpetually. Bethesda is particularly egregious as we've seen with recent releases. They expect a game to draw in a long term audience in order to sell them a season pass and microtransactions. Youngblood is the way it is because of that "Gold Bars" purchase option. Had it been better received, it most likely would have gone even further.
That Titanfall 2 level where you’re making your way through that giant automated factory making the training environment house/platform things was one of _the coolest_ campaign levels of any game ever
Thank you, thank you , thank you, THANK YOU! At the risk of sounding like a typical nostalgia junkie, it is sad that "X amount of hours played" is somehow indicative of overall quality these days. POP: Sands of Time is barely ten hours in playtime and it is STILL one of the most moving games I've experienced. No NG+ (I think?), no "postgame khantent" that people seem to demand be in every title. You play the game, progress through the levels, then you finish it. Wanna play it again? Go right ahead. Enjoyed your time with it but want to move on? That's fine too. But industry standards seems to have swallowed these kinds of games up. It's kind of sad, really.
When FarCry 3 ended, i didn't want more. I was fulfilled by everything the game had to offer. I was happy to leave the game where it ended. Anything more would have ruined it in my opinion. It was perfect. It's the only exception that comes to my mind...
I totally agree. I'd much rather have a shorter, well crafted experience that keeps me wanting more after it's finished, than have a game that's twice as long that makes me dread continuing to play it.
I totally agree with you. This is also why I don't like replaying games or rewatching movies: I want something good to stay in my memory the way I experienced it for the first time.
I'm repeatedly amazed at how you hit the nail exactly on the head with these topics, I love seeing the deeper sides of this industry. Good stuff as always
Gosh I miss me some Doom, Perfect Dark and Timesplitters. Think I can get all but Timesplitters on me Xbox but still like he said in the video, I enjoy missing these great titles.
Perfect Dark got a great remaster on Xbox 360/One. It may come to pc/Steam too given Halo MCC is. Timesplitters Trilogy deserves a remaster. We might get that.
LOVE the points you made - especially about the TH-camrs (funny enough, you're one of them - every word is taken to heart, like when Heath Ledger is on screen during the Dark Knight), playtime ("Being 4 hours isn't a negative"), the wait-time (made me realize how consuming less actually makes things "taste" better at the end) and how much one can afford (think the majority can relate to that). This is a important video, happy you made it!
This really hit home because for the last two years I've bought more games than I can even begin to play. Growing up, getting a game was a rarity; it was something my parents did on at least a 4-5 month basis. This really let me soak in all the games I played as a kid and a teenager. This experience left me thankful and eager to soak up as much of the next new game I could. But, sure enough, once I was on my own and could buy my own games and consoles at will, I binged hard. I bought hundreds of games for at least a dozen consoles/handhelds/PC with the unhealthy mindset of 'making up for all the games I didn't get to play as a kid'. Little did I know this would leave me with a bloated library of titles across multiple platforms that will likely remain unplayed for many, many years to come. Only recently have I slowed down in my frenzy to acquire title after title. I've begun the honest effort to sit and work on my library. I want to enjoy a game to its fullest, and once I feel content, I want to be able to look forward the next game I play just like I did in my younger years.
@bjamin30 Yeah, for the most part. It's still hard to pass up buying cheap games on sale, but the hardest part is stopping myself from buying the new games that come out (they all look so good). What helped the most was deleting all of my digital games except for maybe 3-5 of them. This way I stop myself from getting frustrated over what game to play. I had to kind of force myself to stick with one game, but past the 2 hour mark I start getting invested again.
@bjamin30 I know just what you mean. I actually bought borderlands 3 with the exact same mindset. I also picked up the outer worlds because I loved new vegas growing up, but it's been sitting in my library for months unplayed. Been playing the persona titles steadily and even finished persona 4. JRPG grinding has actually been the closest thing to something I know I love that I've found recently.
Another great video, Raycevick. You never disappoint. My take on YOUNGBLOOD was that it's a generally enjoyable fps (I was able to get the game at a duscount at launch). Despite it's notable flaws (specifically those at launch that were soon patched and fixed), it delivered flatout fun gunplay, challenge and the way you were able to upgrade and customize weapons was pretty cool. I thought it was a solid game. I actually enjoyed the Terror Twins' juvenile antics, specifically because they were juveniles themselves, which for the the life of me, I could not understand why people didn't get that. People were so up in arms against this game when it released, you'd think Youngblood murdered someone's puppy with the hatred it was receiving, especially when alot of the complaints were downright unreasoanble. The problem I had with Youngblood's detractors was that alot of them hadn't even played the game, yet agreeing with and spreading the false narrative that the game was crap. I literally spoke with tons of people in the comment sections of various channels covering the game, and they outright admitted they never touched the game and only watched video reviews if it, yet they were dictating to ME why the game sucked. Those who claimed to have played the game were grossly overexaggerating, or totally blowing out of proportion, the issues the game did have while ignoring or outright denying any of the game's strengths, to the point that it became absurd just talking to them. I'm all for shitting on a game if it is indeed packed with bullshit, especially at launch, but I'd never jump on a hate bandwagon against it, not unless I could verify it's shittiness from my own direct experience playing it.
I have never known a gamer youtuber to make me question what i play and why i play it. It really brings in to scale how i spend my money and more improtantly, my time. such a good channel!
I think I largely agree. These days I have the problem of "owning too many games" and having such a massive backlog that my chances of ever getting past it all is basically nil.
I’ll never understand your claim that Old Blood has more agency and options than the New Order. Old Blood’s biggest criticism is how restrictive it is when compared to New Order
Really? I haven't seen much of that critique online, and even as such, I very much disagree with it. What I'm referring to when discussing agency is direct control. New Order is an experience that is frequently broken up by cutscenes, cinematic setpieces, and HQ Missions. Meanwhile, Old Blood is far more gameplay driven, and the handful of moments control is taken away from the player, it's still all told through BJ's eyes. Facilitated by the teams lower budget, and tighter schedule.
Old Blood is indeed quite shit compared to New Order. I'd go so far as to say New Order remains the only good game in the entire selection of MachineGames Wolfenstein titles.
Man, the last quarter of this video is exactly what I feel every time you upload. Taking all the time you need to work on your videos only makes it more rewarding everytime you pop up in my subscription box.
"When a game sells, companies often jump on the name like it's a squirming chicken. Cutting and cooking it's pieces until only feathers remain on the floor." I don't know why, but I really like this quote
I have played "The Witcher 3" on Deathmarch difficulty back in 2017 and completed just the vanilla version of it before touching the DLC. I started a full completionist play through of the Witcher 3 including it's DLCs at the end of 2019. As of today, I have cleared out every point of interest, quests, side quests, treasure hunts in all the maps except the for Toussaint, Blood & Wine (the final DLC's map). As I log in and do whatever goal I have given my timeframe on my schedule, I begin to feel bittersweet. Every time I ride with my horse and see the beautiful endless vineyards and distant castles of Toussaint, I hear the ambient soundtrack of Blood & Wine. Maybe it's because I spent over 500 hours of the game with incredible moments and experience I never got anywhere from a video game, and realizing it's all coming to an end... And I don't want it to end! I yearn for games which give me that kinda of feeling of wanting more, Half Life 2 Episode 2's ending for instance, Titanfall 2, Fallout: New Vegas, The Last of Us, NieR: Automata. These games are among one of those categories, which I can say is "timeless-classic" for me. I can see myself revisiting them every few years to crave my urge of "wanting more" out of them. But sadly, most of them cannot, as I've already experienced what they have to offer...All I can hope is maybe some will get a sequel!
Honestly leaving a game or series on a high still wanting more is never a bad thing, it leaves you with good memories and positivity all round and can inspire the imagination to seek or want to create something similar. As a lover of the Star Wars original trilogy I think we all wanted more of that without demanding the quality stay high, especially as we were denied anything for so long, but what we got for our desires was poor acting in the prequels and creatively bankrupt commercial fodder that's instantly forgettable in the sequel trilogy. Demanding more without the quality and creativity that the original titles contained will inevitably result in little more than glorified map packs and serving little more than fan service, lacking fresh ideas and design to make the experience actually worthwhile.
Wanting more is a double edged sword. If you get something similar or better, it's all worth it. If you get something worse, it could break a franchise
I like games that have satisfying endings that wrap up nicely, the aspects that keep me playing are a split between good/pretty graphics and good gameplay
Did i hear some Scandroid in the background ? Nice. Terrific work as always, what you said about waiting for stuff, wanting more, instead of having it poured to you at regular intervals, is exactly how i see your channel. You, and Internet Historian, are the only two TH-cam channels which provide me this feeling. Each time i see a new Raycevick video, it's like an event in my head, you embody the topic you're talking about haha !
Great video! I definitely think it's better to leave people wanting more than less. It's like a song. One that you wish was longer usually leaves you with a better feeling than one that overstays its welcome
This is why I will always state that a 2-4 hour game is most of the time a more memorable experience than a 20 hour game. A game like Thomas Was Alone has stuck with me infinitely more than almost all the Triple A games I've played since it came out.
There is a good chance it will, for starters I dabble in level design as a hobby and thus I follow of a lot of professional LDs on twitter and I've recently noticed that quite a few of talented people joined Machine Games. If that's an indication of anything, Wolf3 should be light years ahead of Youngblood and it might even have a chance to top the New Order and The New Colossus if they're gonna do it right
Honestly if a game is overly long i tend to get bored and i gradually just stop playing it even if i havent finished it or love the story. I love these videos because everytime I see one drop i can just sit down and watch a thoroughly entertaining and informative video and it genuinely makes my day. Keep up the good work man.
I hope you know that thing you said about not wanting Nakeyjakey to upload more makes us appreciate everything they do applies to you as well. Always a good time when I see a Raycevid in my sub feed.
One of my favorite gaming experiences was recently, discovering the Metal Gear series. I marathoned all of them, and one of the best parts about it was that they were mostly all short, that made playing all of them something I could actually feasibly do. I liked MGS4 so much, and it was so short, that I actually played it twice in a row. There is something very special about that to me. The gameplay of 5 was my favorite, but it's gargantuan runtime makes the idea or replaying it really daunting.
Haven't watched the video yet because im at work, but just the title... I cant express how many games end with me just realizing im no longer having fun and that ive grown to view what started out as an amazing experience as a chore. "Throw in a mandatory collectable section and make it open world the box needs to say 60 hours." -Every game company ever
Solid pacing (among many other things) is why God of War II is still one of my favorite games of all time. You never spend so much time in any one location that it ever feels like it starts to overstay its welcome--it just flows perfectly from one sequence to the next while seamlessly combining all the combat, platforming, and puzzle elements.
Not sure if you remember me, but I just had to give you props for this video. Thanks for taking the time to make this stuff, man. I know firsthand how much work it takes. Cheers!
This is meta. Your video was short, sweet, and left me wanting more!
We now officially have a clip of Raycevick saying "Raid: Shadow Legends". I hope somebody splices this into a fake advert
Ah crap
@@Raycevick a nice cup of OYFUM.
Wouldn't be hard to make either given how most Raid ads are just VO and stock marketing footage.
@@Raycevick sorry dude A game should aim for to satisfied not to maintain your ravenous appetite . its like seeing a glutton repeatedly hit the buffet if You need a mental image Mr Creosote from Monty Python's The Meaning of Life.
He's had to have said every word of that advert at some point. Happy hunting.
New Year. New(ish) Office. New Editing Software.
That last part caused some issues delaying this video's launch, DaVinci Resolve gave some trouble during rendering. But work's gone into
revising Patreon, building a better work environment, and the next video, which is already being written as all footage is captured. I played a lot of NFS: Heat during the Holidays.
Whether this year will result in a more steady stream of content from me, I can't overtly promise; only time will tell. But I'm always grateful for all your patience, and support!
Whether you've been watching for years, or this is the first ten minutes you've seen of me. Thank you!
Happy New Year Lucas. :)
If I could recommend you a little game for you: ballisticNG. It's 8 bucks on Steam, and it's a Wipeout clone made by fans and helped by original devs of Studio Liverpool. It really deserves some attention, in my opinion. :)
I wouldn't say I've watched for years.. but I think I've watched every single.video you've made in a couple of months. I love this form of content and you're the best at it imo
hey, thanks for what you do!
I can't wait for your nfs heat review Holy shit
@KMSMista Well, that's aggressive.
The older and busier I've become, the less I want to sink 300 hours into one single game. Having a child really impacts the time I can spend on something and I've lost all patience for grinding and doing busywork in games for a perceived reward like a skin or unlock. I love when games trim the fat and give me an amazing time all of the time.
Hello fellow gamer parent, my feeling exactly.
i appreciate games that have a style that makes me want to keep playing - i don't want only that as what every game is, but some infinity services **are** quite appealing to me, and make me want to play them for thousands of hours.
but yeah, other games are good too - my favorite games **have** been mostly indie or midbudget entries that didn't go forever but i think the style was just as important as the limited length in those titles as to my longterm enjoyment even after i stop playing.
but sometimes a game just makes me want to play it 'forever', eh? not that anybody has the time to do that, but wanting to because of enjoying the Gameplay that much.
And now there’s a generation of children who will grind for hundreds of hours in the newest call of duty like we did in the modern warfare/black ops days.
That's why I like 8 and 16 bit games they are better
People don't realize how much more fun they'd have if they divided up the hundreds of hours of gametime they spend on one game with a lot of low points into many different games that are all high points.
"Being 4 hours isn't a negative."
I wish more companies understood this. I will spend money on a game like DOOM 2016, because I know it's going to be a game that is balls to the wall ripping and tearing for a few hours, and then end. Sure, maybe I'll play it again, but maybe not.
I will not spend money on a game like The Division, or Destiny, because I don't want a time sink. I want a fantastic game. I already have enough time sinks as it is.
Edit: To clarify, I don't mean I'd rather spend $60 on a 4 hour game, but I'd rather buy an indie/non-AAA game for like
I think it does matter to some degree. Especially if you pay a full 60 dollars for the game. At some point quantity does matter.
Yes I would rather play a good 4 hour game over an 8 hour one. But if I have only money for one game and my choice is a 10/10 4 hour or 8/10 long game with replayability I’ll pick the longer game. But that’s just me.
Doom 2016 also nailed the difficulty selection and the arcade mode made the game worth replaying many times
4 hours are ok if your not spending more than 20$
Ayye, it's Bubba ASMR god himself! Also I agree with your opinion. A good short game will always beat an average never ending game..
It's not a company thing tho. It's gamer thing. "Game is only X hours" is such a common complaint that I'm not surprised big companies would rather make filler content to stretch gameplay time.
Even I am guilty of that, despite being conscious that shorter game doesn't mean bad, I often stop myself from buying one because "oh it's so short but so expensive, I rather buy something else".
5:50 kinda reminds me of what Civvie was saying on his Singularity vid, although with a more crass manner
"A 5 hour game made by people who know what they're doing is still better than a 20 hour game made by chucklefucks."
I hope this trend of making games needlessly longer goes away.
That's a beautiful quote.
Tired of this trend pushing RPG elements into FPS games or making them giant boring open worlds.
Terminator Resistance put all these Western FPS games to shame.
It is a labor of love unlike Wolfenstein Youngblood.
@@Gruntvc making a game "rpg" or "open world" for the sake of playtime. It's reminiscent of 1980's soap operas. Recycling tropes over and over due to semblance of differentiation.
I had an existential crisis with Far Cry 5 because of its RPG mechanics…did the game really wanted me to play the campaign or just shoot as many people as I can whenever I'm on the road for experience points? Also how the fuck those experience points magically materialize into gear instead of...I don't know skill points? did they know what an RPG actually is?
A game should be satisfying (feels like a complete product), but leave you wanting more (so you buy the sequel).
The latter is best explained through television metaphors. You want a season finale, not a series finale.
"I'm going to ban Doom from future videos until Eternal comes out."
By the time your next video is out, Eternal will have been completed on its highest difficulty in under an hour.
Pulling your chain, Lucas. Love the content as always!
That ain't even a joke too. That's just a fact.
. . . But Raycevick only made a video about the Doom 2016 soundtrack and nothing else!
@@drivanradosivic1357 He's briefly mentioned it in other videos, which is probably what he's referencing.
@@KennethRathburn ah. those reference are teasing me for a Raycevick Doom Campaign/Arcade/Multiplayer video, which is why I dislike that Doom is only mentioned and not made more videos on.
@@Raycevick Hell, I've replayed Half-Life 2: not even the episodes; multiple times over the last 2 years since I first did, and if I got sick of it it was self-inflicted. Nothing in my completionist mind was left; perfect ammo loot and health save files at the end game, all chapters unlocked, etc. Being the original Xbox version; no collectibles, no achievements, no jerk-off the 100% complete meter anything. In the completionist part of my brain, it was pointless to revisit it; in other words, I played it purely for its own sake, and I only had myself to blame for overexposure.
Me before watching: Raycevick should upload more frequently.
Me after watching: Take your time my dude.
This was lowkey just a way to get viewers to accept how long it takes raycevick to make a video
Big brain
@@umadbroimatroll7918 me a michael reeves fan: AMATEURS!
Wouldn't be a raycevick video without an angry joe reference
How else am I gonna get AveragePixel to stay tuned?
@@Raycevick What the fuck
4 hours 😡
Love your "gunplay" video series
@@AveragePixel peak r/beetlejuicing wtf?
I saw the words *"Raycevick"* And *"Has Uploaded"* then all of a sudden everything went black for a sec and somehow I ended up here
Saaaame.....but I creamed my pants in between.
good. Youre finally awake
@@mrunitforge You were trying to cross the border, right? Walked right into that Imperial ambush, same as us, and that thief over there.
That perfectly proves the point made in this video about GTA lol
when your body prioritizes clicking on a video as fast as possible over being able to see
As I told one of my friends while discussing anime: "All good things come to an end because good things know when to be over; terrible things go on forever".
Idk if that was your intentions but the fact that manga eventually end is a big difference between American superhero comic and Japanese comic. Since the popular superhero comics are never going to end, none of the characters / story developments really matter in the long run and everything will reset back to a status quo at some point. I used to be a fan of Marvel and DC stuff but now I just couldn't care less.
Every sentence that comes from your script and mouth, is like every minute of Portal 2 or Titanfall 2's campaign. It's so well thought out and not a single word you say is for filler. Thank you Raycevick.
Wow, that's extremely high praise. Thank you!
Now I just need to follow Respawn's expediency rather than Valve's.
@@Raycevick Ahahaha good point. I really hope you don't turn into Valve's equivalent of a content creator.
@@Raycevick Hell, I've replayed Half-Life 2: not even the episodes; multiple times over the last 2 years since I first did, and if I got sick of it it was self-inflicted. Nothing in my completionist mind was left; perfect ammo loot and health save files at the end game, all chapters unlocked, etc. Being the original Xbox version; no collectibles, no achievements, no jerk-off the 100% complete meter anything. In the completionist part of my brain, it was pointless to revisit it; in other words, I played it purely for its own sake, and I only had myself to blame for overexposure.
Ok, i was thinking i should play titanfall 2 but now that its been compared to my favorite game ever (i have been replaying portal 2 for 7 years) I'm going to get it. Should I play the first game first?
No, only Titanfall 2 has a storymode.
"4 hours isn't a negative." After hearing this video in full, yeah I understand your reasoning very much. What matters is the fulfilment I received while playing. RE2 remake isn't that long on a second or third playthrough, but because it hooked me on its' setting, characters, and gameplay(survival horror fan), I got way more longevity out of it than a typical looter shooter, or open-world grind fest. Thanks Ray, you put the words to my thoughts yet again.
Enemy encounters and ammo amounts in RE2 can also be seen as somewhat random too, it keeps the moment to moment gaming exciting instead of rote grinding. The hidden dynamic difficulty in play and random zombie health and movement behaviour makes each playthrough and encounter unexpectedly challenging even when you thought you've mastered movement and aiming, the enemies keep surprising you unlike most games where enemy behaviour is quickly learned and exploited in every fight. We're likely going to see even more of this in RE3 with Nemesis being much more unpredictable and aggressive compared to the relatively forgiving Mr X.
Good: Leave the audience wanting more.
Bad: Leave the audience so sick of it they don't wanna see it ever again.
The fact that this video isn't 50 minutes of aimless circular rambling really shows that you believe what you're saying lol
Ain't nobody got time for that.
@@Raycevick thank you for still using this meme
Didnt expect you here
Corrosion
Just wanted to say that I loved the cool edit at 6:22. Where the first shot is the group riding in RDR1, and the second one is RDR2. Really good timing, felt seamless!
Thanks! I love making cuts like that. Just pleased the video turned out as it did, being this is my first time using a new Program in 3 years.
@@Raycevick Absolutely man. You just keep getting better and better with the editing in these videos. Always a pleasure hearing Klayton's work in your projects, as well! Keep up the great work.
I figure this is a good time to share a personal story, since it's something very much related to this topic.
Back when I was going through the Trails in the Sky trilogy, I was mesmerized, and when it was over, I was all but done with it. I didn't leave wanting more, but I didn't leave wishing it was over sooner either. I left it wanting to share it, and it became a game for me I dread playing through again on my own, but streamed for others several times. I find the best games, once you're done with them yourself, you still can't help but want to experience it again with others. That the simple act of sharing it with another person and seeing how they react and respond to its highs and lows becomes enough to reinvigorate it entirely. I'll never pick up Trails in the Sky again for myself, but I know I'll make more saves just because I can share it with others who won't buy it for themselves, and that's praise I can't say about very many games. I doubt I'll ever go back to A Link to the Past or Final Fantasy 7 or any number of classic games heralded as greats of their era, but the act of sharing them with others seems to give them a new flavor entirely, as seen with the resurgence of LttP content and hype in the wake of a new way to play it with others.
It's good to hear someone who feels like I do. I'm always wanting a new experience nowadays, I want the next truly unique game, something that I'll remember for years. I can't really afford to get too many new games though, so I often have to return to old reliable multiplayer games that I can replay. But nothing's better than playing something truly worth remembering. It's among the greatest joys in the world to me.
If this video was made by EA, the title would be "Games Should Leave You Spending More"
*_*Ahem_**
Games should leave you broke more
Haha! EA bad
@@BigBoy-ok3eg
Still confused with their Skywalker game.
Maybe they wanna change.
Edit : I mean fallen order, my bad
Do a retrospect of all the mgs games already nobody! Plz I beg you!
Play Terminator Resistance. Way better than Wolfenstein Youngblood.
Also, better add Activision, Ubisoft, WB Games, etc to that list.
Pretty much every Western gaming companies have sold their souls and passion.
Japan and Eastern Europe devs/games are where you find games made the way they used to be.
The Dishonored series is the one that has made me feel that way the most... I have a combined 200 hours on the series, and it's only going to continue. The environments of Dunwall and Karnaca are so densely packed and immersive that they're one of the few linear games I wish would switch to open world simply so I can experience more of it. The gameplay compliments it perfectly. It's my favorite series for a good reason.
I'll never understand people who called Dishonored a disappointment. I still think about Karnaca's gorgeously realized world, and want to go back so bad. While yes, the game did have its flaws, the gameplay and map wasn't one. God, I actually wish I could just walk the streets on Karnaca, and witness it in all its beauty.
I feel exactly the same way on dishonored.
(285 hours on dishonored 1 alone.)
@@thatbrowncoatedwhovian4564 come one, come on! Those are rookie numbers, you can do more :)
I don't think an open world would allow the kind of level design and detail that dishonored games have. Have you played prey by arkane studios ?
@@fatalmokrane Yes, Prey was a wonderful experience, but I don't have quite as much time on it because of how tense it is. As for the open world, I agree with you 100%. Dishonored 2 is around 60gb, and it took several years to create... It's be impossible in today's gaming economy. Maybe if they were given a huge team and a decade or so to fully develop it...
It's really a funny feeling that i realised a year ago that the way i "consume" video games is i play a lot of one games and I'm hooked on multiplayer and playing with friends and then completely switch to solo campaigns and don't touch any other games to go back in full force into the multiplayer games.
And this video made me realise that is is the feeling of acomplishement is different from games that are made to last for years and one that are made to last days
Thanks for this and keep up the good work
Instant gratification in small quantities is why I loved CODMW and it's sequels. I love playing longer deeply involving strategic games. But I still enjoy jumping into shooters for instant gratification.
*People are pissed of because litterally every major 2020 AAA game got delayed.*
Raycevick: "Games Should Leave You Wanting More"
Mate, you are playing with fire...
yeah i'm sure we are missing out on something we haven't already played before.
I'm very greafull they are delayed, I pre-ordered rdr2 on rockstar launcher, because I like their games and been playing them since I was a kid.
And rockstar shit the bed with the PC port, I thought the days of broken PC ports were behind us.
Lettuce Lizard Do you mean the steam or rockstar launcher port?
KommissarBanx aren’t the ports the same?
@@ihavetubes Doom eternal. Doom is Doom, it's always great. Nuff said
“Being 4 hours isn’t a negative” I wish more gamers understood that because complain length has become such an easy criticism you see online which makes companies not want to make shorter games.
Angry Joe catch frase "4Hours"
Is mostly to blame for this, I have great memories of short games than I do longer games, but that's mostly because of my short attention spam
Yeah this one is all on the audience. I recall some chart that ties price to game length on gaming forums
@@jriibzmodus4792 I think green man gaming has a feature like that on their site.
That Guy Again It depends on what your budget is. I’d prefer a 20 hour game over a 4 hour game for $60. $15 an hour requires an extremely sound story to make it worth it.
Konrad Curze there’s no guarantee on you enjoying those 20 hrs while a 4 hr game probably gives you a reason to replay it or enjoy most of what it has
There is something to a "finished story" that so satisfying in contrast to an interminable repetition of grind.
9:18 yeah... knowing Ray's upload schedule it's gonna be mentioned in the next video
Next Video's just "DOOM Eternal Review"
@@Raycevick doesn't sound nearly pretentious enough
Can you tell me the name of that guy channel. I can't hear it and can't find it.
@@Raycevick As opposed to "Eternal DOOM Review" of 666 minutes/hours/days duration?
NakeyJakey, I got it from 7:24
another great video!
Your latest was too, bro!
@@Raycevick 🙏🙏
This reminds of Half Life Opposing Force. It was such a good additional content to an already amazing game despite being short.
Ah yes, the glory days of expansions. Gave you more of the game you loved at a reasonable price.
Today? Rip off the gamer as much as possible.
raycevick also likes nakey jakey, what a love story
Shipp incoming
Ho doesn't? When a youtuber doesn't over state it's welcome for the sake of mass appeal
"Pewdiepie"
They are more likeable and have less flaws compared to the ones that become annoying after a while
Everyone likes jakey. How could you not?
@@theashennamedjerry3203
You could _love_ jakey.
So it's definitely possible.
and superbunnyhop!
Raycevick, this video essay is beautifully written and presented. As someone who shares the same values as you do, I can only hope that this gets the exposure it really deserves. I have nothing else to say. Thanks for this, man!
This video summarized that feeling of "quality over quantity" on games perfectly
Riko! Dynamite!.
@@imgladnotu9527 *spits out lit dynamite*
**sees Raycevick upload notification**
**puts popcorn into microwave**
Great choice picking Afterglow for the background audio track, Another great video in all regards.
The level design in Youngblood was made by Arkane Studios. The creators of Prey which is why it was so amazing when it wasn't overused.
It's great that you covered many different aspects of the market here, including F2P and multiplayer games, because I believe this has a huge impact on game length. The significant mainstream growth of multiplayer - along with massive budgets and player expectations - mean that a lot of these experiences in the last decade are now designed with a particular interest in hooking players long-term. As a result, I think many expect single-player games at the same price-point to occupy an equal measure of their day-to-day lives. That being said, the 'Over X hours' marketing line has been used before games-as-a-service became so prevalant, so perhaps this is a coincidence.
Also, there have been some absolutely wonderful edits tied with music in both this, and your MW Years Later! It gives me an incentive to go back and watch parts again just to catch certain transitions or effects.
Hey does anyone remember that TH-camr that Raycevick shouted out a while ago who reviews the overall gun mechanics of a game. He goes over things like weapon handling, impact, sound effects and the like, I remember that one of his videos was on Metro, but I can't for the life of me remember his channel name.
Oh and Raycevick, if you really want to be left wanting more as a viewer, you HAVE to check out Ahoy. His upload schedule may be akin to that of Valve's but man are his videos perfection. His documentaries, weapon history videos and investigative journalism are really second to none. (my favorite being Polybius, it's an hour long, but every single minute is time well spent)
You're talking about my friend Clu, and his video series Gunplay. His Max Payne 3 episode is excellent.
And yes, I do need to check out Ahoy's more recent content. I still know him as the Weapon Guide Man from the Black Ops days.
I think this is why I loved red dead 2 so much. Just when you thought it was over, there was an epilogue that was just as fleshed out as any of the other chapters. I was left wanting more and got it! And then I still want more...
Waiting for a good game is the same as waiting for a Raycevick video. You might have to wait for a while, sometimes you give into the the urge to replay the older stuff, but then, when it does drop, it's just so good you can't take your eyes off it.
I may have played the first two Max Payne games a dozen times each. They're such a perfect length, and I finish them ready to go back in again. They never wore out their welcome, and the thought of going back in never left me wondering if they'd cut into something else.
I like big lengthy games. The Yakuza games are delights, even as huge as they can be. But my favorites are the 'fun afternoon' games. The ones where I say "I haven't played that in awhile" and then the rest of my afternoon is revisiting that old digital friend.
I know what you mean; there's some games I just boot up to feel that mixture of nostalgia, while discovering new things about them.
As I get older with more responsibilities and less time the more I have come desire and appreciate those 4hr-10hr quality campaigns.
Love your videos. Thank you for your quality work.
Speaking of playing memorable games, I would really like it for Rayce to try out the Ace Combat games and hear his thoughts about them.
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Your point about not wanting content creators to upload more because it makes what they do say more impactful is especially relatable to this channel as well. I see a “raycevick” upload and I immediately go on a break to see what you have to say, and then spend the rest of the day reflecting on it
This is one reason I'm into indie and small developer games. Innovation is a requirement because without it, their games wouldn't rise above the overpopulated baseline. They often can't be long because they don't have the means or will to stretch interesting mechanics past the point that they become mundane. I'll always have more fun in a game that wraps up succinctly in less than 10 hours of great gameplay and story than I will a game that drags itself to 30+ without comparable value.
The issue in mainstream game development is that some publishers now want everything monetized perpetually. Bethesda is particularly egregious as we've seen with recent releases. They expect a game to draw in a long term audience in order to sell them a season pass and microtransactions. Youngblood is the way it is because of that "Gold Bars" purchase option. Had it been better received, it most likely would have gone even further.
That Titanfall 2 level where you’re making your way through that giant automated factory making the training environment house/platform things was one of _the coolest_ campaign levels of any game ever
Thank you, thank you , thank you, THANK YOU! At the risk of sounding like a typical nostalgia junkie, it is sad that "X amount of hours played" is somehow indicative of overall quality these days.
POP: Sands of Time is barely ten hours in playtime and it is STILL one of the most moving games I've experienced. No NG+ (I think?), no "postgame khantent" that people seem to demand be in every title. You play the game, progress through the levels, then you finish it. Wanna play it again? Go right ahead. Enjoyed your time with it but want to move on? That's fine too.
But industry standards seems to have swallowed these kinds of games up. It's kind of sad, really.
When it comes to quality content. This channel has never disappointed me. The waiting period in between the videos always turns out to be worth it. 👍
When FarCry 3 ended, i didn't want more. I was fulfilled by everything the game had to offer. I was happy to leave the game where it ended. Anything more would have ruined it in my opinion. It was perfect. It's the only exception that comes to my mind...
I totally agree. I'd much rather have a shorter, well crafted experience that keeps me wanting more after it's finished, than have a game that's twice as long that makes me dread continuing to play it.
If there's a title for "TH-camrs should leave you wanting more", Raycevick would win it.
I totally agree with you. This is also why I don't like replaying games or rewatching movies: I want something good to stay in my memory the way I experienced it for the first time.
8:06 Literally never heard anyone pronounce “renaissance” like this.
That's how it's pronounced, no?
I'm repeatedly amazed at how you hit the nail exactly on the head with these topics, I love seeing the deeper sides of this industry. Good stuff as always
Gosh I miss me some Doom, Perfect Dark and Timesplitters. Think I can get all but Timesplitters on me Xbox but still like he said in the video, I enjoy missing these great titles.
Perfect Dark got a great remaster on Xbox 360/One. It may come to pc/Steam too given Halo MCC is.
Timesplitters Trilogy deserves a remaster. We might get that.
@@Gruntvc I hope that we do! Timeplitters was the BOMB! Played way too much of TS2 and Future Perfect as a kid.
LOVE the points you made - especially about the TH-camrs (funny enough, you're one of them - every word is taken to heart, like when Heath Ledger is on screen during the Dark Knight), playtime ("Being 4 hours isn't a negative"), the wait-time (made me realize how consuming less actually makes things "taste" better at the end) and how much one can afford (think the majority can relate to that). This is a important video, happy you made it!
wow youtube actually recommended me a video i wanted just when it released
no big, just report the glitch and youtube will deny they made a mistake
@@mmoarchives2542 thank you so much i was really scared and worried about it
Shit, that can't be right. Don't worry, this will be promptly fixed.
This really hit home because for the last two years I've bought more games than I can even begin to play. Growing up, getting a game was a rarity; it was something my parents did on at least a 4-5 month basis. This really let me soak in all the games I played as a kid and a teenager. This experience left me thankful and eager to soak up as much of the next new game I could.
But, sure enough, once I was on my own and could buy my own games and consoles at will, I binged hard. I bought hundreds of games for at least a dozen consoles/handhelds/PC with the unhealthy mindset of 'making up for all the games I didn't get to play as a kid'. Little did I know this would leave me with a bloated library of titles across multiple platforms that will likely remain unplayed for many, many years to come.
Only recently have I slowed down in my frenzy to acquire title after title. I've begun the honest effort to sit and work on my library. I want to enjoy a game to its fullest, and once I feel content, I want to be able to look forward the next game I play just like I did in my younger years.
@bjamin30 Yeah, for the most part. It's still hard to pass up buying cheap games on sale, but the hardest part is stopping myself from buying the new games that come out (they all look so good). What helped the most was deleting all of my digital games except for maybe 3-5 of them. This way I stop myself from getting frustrated over what game to play. I had to kind of force myself to stick with one game, but past the 2 hour mark I start getting invested again.
@bjamin30 I know just what you mean. I actually bought borderlands 3 with the exact same mindset. I also picked up the outer worlds because I loved new vegas growing up, but it's been sitting in my library for months unplayed. Been playing the persona titles steadily and even finished persona 4. JRPG grinding has actually been the closest thing to something I know I love that I've found recently.
"I'm going to ban doom until doom eternal comes out"
The next video will be when doom eternal comes out bruh
Don't tempt me.
@@Raycevick Only through me can you achieve an editing pace faster than any ̶j̶e̶d̶i̶ youtuber.
Oh my god a new Raycevick video. My life has purpose
Another great video, Raycevick. You never disappoint.
My take on YOUNGBLOOD was that it's a generally enjoyable fps (I was able to get the game at a duscount at launch). Despite it's notable flaws (specifically those at launch that were soon patched and fixed), it delivered flatout fun gunplay, challenge and the way you were able to upgrade and customize weapons was pretty cool. I thought it was a solid game. I actually enjoyed the Terror Twins' juvenile antics, specifically because they were juveniles themselves, which for the the life of me, I could not understand why people didn't get that.
People were so up in arms against this game when it released, you'd think Youngblood murdered someone's puppy with the hatred it was receiving, especially when alot of the complaints were downright unreasoanble. The problem I had with Youngblood's detractors was that alot of them hadn't even played the game, yet agreeing with and spreading the false narrative that the game was crap.
I literally spoke with tons of people in the comment sections of various channels covering the game, and they outright admitted they never touched the game and only watched video reviews if it, yet they were dictating to ME why the game sucked. Those who claimed to have played the game were grossly overexaggerating, or totally blowing out of proportion, the issues the game did have while ignoring or outright denying any of the game's strengths, to the point that it became absurd just talking to them.
I'm all for shitting on a game if it is indeed packed with bullshit, especially at launch, but I'd never jump on a hate bandwagon against it, not unless I could verify it's shittiness from my own direct experience playing it.
I have never known a gamer youtuber to make me question what i play and why i play it. It really brings in to scale how i spend my money and more improtantly, my time. such a good channel!
Prime example of this title being titanfall 2 IMO
I think I largely agree. These days I have the problem of "owning too many games" and having such a massive backlog that my chances of ever getting past it all is basically nil.
I’ll never understand your claim that Old Blood has more agency and options than the New Order.
Old Blood’s biggest criticism is how restrictive it is when compared to New Order
Really? I haven't seen much of that critique online, and even as such, I very much disagree with it.
What I'm referring to when discussing agency is direct control. New Order is an experience that is frequently broken up by cutscenes, cinematic setpieces, and HQ Missions. Meanwhile, Old Blood is far more gameplay driven, and the handful of moments control is taken away from the player, it's still all told through BJ's eyes. Facilitated by the teams lower budget, and tighter schedule.
Old Blood is indeed quite shit compared to New Order. I'd go so far as to say New Order remains the only good game in the entire selection of MachineGames Wolfenstein titles.
@@mjc0961 old blood is fucking bananas and i love it
@@mjc0961 lol what
@@mjc0961: You are an close-minded idiot if you honestly believe that.
Man, the last quarter of this video is exactly what I feel every time you upload.
Taking all the time you need to work on your videos only makes it more rewarding everytime you pop up in my subscription box.
“Games should leave you wanting more”
*Thinks about halo 2 ending*
Awesome video !!!!
"When a game sells, companies often jump on the name like it's a squirming chicken. Cutting and cooking it's pieces until only feathers remain on the floor."
I don't know why, but I really like this quote
I have played "The Witcher 3" on Deathmarch difficulty back in 2017 and completed just the vanilla version of it before touching the DLC. I started a full completionist play through of the Witcher 3 including it's DLCs at the end of 2019. As of today, I have cleared out every point of interest, quests, side quests, treasure hunts in all the maps except the for Toussaint, Blood & Wine (the final DLC's map).
As I log in and do whatever goal I have given my timeframe on my schedule, I begin to feel bittersweet. Every time I ride with my horse and see the beautiful endless vineyards and distant castles of Toussaint, I hear the ambient soundtrack of Blood & Wine. Maybe it's because I spent over 500 hours of the game with incredible moments and experience I never got anywhere from a video game, and realizing it's all coming to an end... And I don't want it to end!
I yearn for games which give me that kinda of feeling of wanting more, Half Life 2 Episode 2's ending for instance, Titanfall 2, Fallout: New Vegas, The Last of Us, NieR: Automata. These games are among one of those categories, which I can say is "timeless-classic" for me. I can see myself revisiting them every few years to crave my urge of "wanting more" out of them. But sadly, most of them cannot, as I've already experienced what they have to offer...All I can hope is maybe some will get a sequel!
Honestly leaving a game or series on a high still wanting more is never a bad thing, it leaves you with good memories and positivity all round and can inspire the imagination to seek or want to create something similar. As a lover of the Star Wars original trilogy I think we all wanted more of that without demanding the quality stay high, especially as we were denied anything for so long, but what we got for our desires was poor acting in the prequels and creatively bankrupt commercial fodder that's instantly forgettable in the sequel trilogy. Demanding more without the quality and creativity that the original titles contained will inevitably result in little more than glorified map packs and serving little more than fan service, lacking fresh ideas and design to make the experience actually worthwhile.
A game that makes me wanting more is kingdom come deliverance
Wanting more is a double edged sword. If you get something similar or better, it's all worth it. If you get something worse, it could break a franchise
6:20 That’s Valve’s strategy, but they over do it...
HL3 Cancelled SoZ
I like games that have satisfying endings that wrap up nicely, the aspects that keep me playing are a split between good/pretty graphics and good gameplay
This makes Halo 2 the greatest game ever made.
Well... it does happen to be arguably my favorite.
@@Raycevick Would Half-Life 2 be also put in the same category?
@@JonnyHorseman Yee
@@Raycevick Nice 🖤
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Did i hear some Scandroid in the background ? Nice.
Terrific work as always, what you said about waiting for stuff, wanting more, instead of having it poured to you at regular intervals, is exactly how i see your channel. You, and Internet Historian, are the only two TH-cam channels which provide me this feeling.
Each time i see a new Raycevick video, it's like an event in my head, you embody the topic you're talking about haha !
As quality as usual.
Anybody know the name of that racing game at 7:13? Looks interesting...
Edit: Found it! "Slipstream" for anybody else wondering.
Thank you SO MUCH
I just wanna say that your thumbnails are some of the best in the game.
There's only two older games that keep pulling me back in: Dark Souls and STALKER.
BEAUTIFUL.
also, FLIPPING FINALLY !
You REALLY made us wait for a video,
..... and it was a video about how waiting is good.
3000 IQ plays right here.
Hehe, believe me, I was aware of the irony, and trying to make sure it wasn't actually just an excuse for me to delay content.
"Consoomer" is the best word I can use to describe raycevick
I'm a Boomer who Cons?
@kalo dos your subs are cringe bro.
@@PSspecialist ok boomer
@@Raycevick Ahahaha look at me I don't know what a meme is ahahaha
Man this is scary. I was thinking about this exact topic today at work. And here's a video to perfectly articulate it and expand upon it. Thanks!
*Games Should Leave You Wanting More*
Activision and EA Smiling with their Lootboxes
*Exactly!*
Gambling boxes, cut content for dlc or season passes, microtransactions, etc.
Western gaming in a nutshell. :(
Great video! I definitely think it's better to leave people wanting more than less. It's like a song. One that you wish was longer usually leaves you with a better feeling than one that overstays its welcome
What is that game at 5:22 ? Looks like something I wanna try.
Wolfenstein: The New Order
ΛutistiЄ you sure? It looks a lot like a James Bond game.
This is why I will always state that a 2-4 hour game is most of the time a more memorable experience than a 20 hour game. A game like Thomas Was Alone has stuck with me infinitely more than almost all the Triple A games I've played since it came out.
I just can't wait for Wolfenstein III to come out to erase the shameful memories left behind by the complete shit that was Youngblood
Agreed.
There is a good chance it will, for starters I dabble in level design as a hobby and thus I follow of a lot of professional LDs on twitter and I've recently noticed that quite a few of talented people joined Machine Games. If that's an indication of anything, Wolf3 should be light years ahead of Youngblood and it might even have a chance to top the New Order and The New Colossus if they're gonna do it right
Great Vid!
It can easily be said about your channel.
Anytime you upload, I put everything on hold.
Notification squad. But i see 1 view and 31 likes.
I knew I liked you but playing Scandroid's Afterglow in the background? Hell. Yes. One of my favorite albums of all time.
We need a video on death stranding chief
I just hope it isn't a game review though, if he does one because death stranding is not a game that doesn't support reviewing
Honestly if a game is overly long i tend to get bored and i gradually just stop playing it even if i havent finished it or love the story. I love these videos because everytime I see one drop i can just sit down and watch a thoroughly entertaining and informative video and it genuinely makes my day. Keep up the good work man.
Shoutout to all my hotboys and gamer girls out there, Dog bless.
This has to be one of your best videos. Really enjoyed this one, this is EXACTLY how I feel about the subject matter.
Every single player game made by valve.
Concise, but not too short. Great video as always. Plus shoutout to some of my other fav creators 👍🏻
Wait. Title sounds like Half Life 3....
I hope you know that thing you said about not wanting Nakeyjakey to upload more makes us appreciate everything they do applies to you as well.
Always a good time when I see a Raycevid in my sub feed.
One of my favorite gaming experiences was recently, discovering the Metal Gear series. I marathoned all of them, and one of the best parts about it was that they were mostly all short, that made playing all of them something I could actually feasibly do. I liked MGS4 so much, and it was so short, that I actually played it twice in a row. There is something very special about that to me. The gameplay of 5 was my favorite, but it's gargantuan runtime makes the idea or replaying it really daunting.
Raycevick videos always leave me wanting more
Haven't watched the video yet because im at work, but just the title... I cant express how many games end with me just realizing im no longer having fun and that ive grown to view what started out as an amazing experience as a chore.
"Throw in a mandatory collectable section and make it open world the box needs to say 60 hours." -Every game company ever
Being able to complete a game is such an overlooked feature so many titles lack these days.
Solid pacing (among many other things) is why God of War II is still one of my favorite games of all time. You never spend so much time in any one location that it ever feels like it starts to overstay its welcome--it just flows perfectly from one sequence to the next while seamlessly combining all the combat, platforming, and puzzle elements.
Not sure if you remember me, but I just had to give you props for this video. Thanks for taking the time to make this stuff, man. I know firsthand how much work it takes.
Cheers!