The Sinking City - Before You Buy

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  • The Sinking City (PC, PS4, Xbox One) is a Lovecraftian adventure mystery game. What's the deal? Let's talk.
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  • @gameranxTV
    @gameranxTV  4 ปีที่แล้ว +467

    What's your favorite type of fish? Be sure to let us know in the comments.

    • @buuurrrpp2608
      @buuurrrpp2608 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      gameranx salmon

    • @xenobestx8423
      @xenobestx8423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      The snack that smiles back, GOLD FISH!

    • @funnyman3030
      @funnyman3030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Catfish

    • @c3m381
      @c3m381 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I love you Jake. Pin this daddy

    • @kennym4562
      @kennym4562 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Puffer

  • @tusheerdatt3441
    @tusheerdatt3441 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3389

    I prefer your "before you buy" videos rather than actual ign type reviews

    • @basicsyphilis8
      @basicsyphilis8 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      tusheer datt ign isn’t the same no more it’s just bull💩 after 💩 over there

    • @Need_A_New_Game
      @Need_A_New_Game 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

      because real gamers doing the reviews here

    • @aX0n777
      @aX0n777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Duh..?

    • @fioredeutchmark
      @fioredeutchmark 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      basicsyphilis8 🤣 the same from when, it’s been trash (apart from a 9 month period between 08-09 RIP the Roper Report!) since as long as I’ve had access to the internet! (That’s 02’ so a looooong time!)

    • @azuregiant9258
      @azuregiant9258 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Me too. These “before you buy” videos and the all out Angry Joe game reviews are my favourites.

  • @majormoron605
    @majormoron605 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1465

    T-posing npcs is not a glitch, it's an important aspect of the horror theme. Far scarier than waterzombies

    • @spacedoutl4634
      @spacedoutl4634 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      You know you just met the alpha of the game when they hit the t pose

    • @camdenmessner8150
      @camdenmessner8150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      🤣

    • @MisterK-YT
      @MisterK-YT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      **make contact** 🩸

  • @lioneltribby5072
    @lioneltribby5072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +884

    “He’s just sad and tired, that’s relatable....heh heh 😔”

  • @ArthurNagae
    @ArthurNagae 4 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    It's not a glitch, it's a feature: People don't disappear, your character is having visions ;)

    • @sumrsolo
      @sumrsolo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      That's exactly what I see too. Everyone else calls themselves a fan of this stuff? Right over their heads it went lol.

    • @sunbeam906
      @sunbeam906 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      NPCs pop-up on their path when you are at a certain distance. If you approach or turn your back, they vanish. Repeat.. It's definitely a big ass bug.

    • @disturbedone8731
      @disturbedone8731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@sunbeam906 lol
      No it's not

    • @janeca1189
      @janeca1189 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sunbeam906 no. It is not. In this game.the story and genre should tell you that.

    • @sunbeam906
      @sunbeam906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@janeca1189 I've seen enough UE4 games to know what I'm talking about. If the behavior is intentional, then it's poorly implemented and it looks exactly like Engine decal/lod offloading. So spare me with the non-programming explanations of story and game genre...

  • @xenobestx8423
    @xenobestx8423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1906

    IGN gave this game a 7.8/10 because it had Too Much Water.

    • @victornochesavila6129
      @victornochesavila6129 4 ปีที่แล้ว +241

      That actually sounds like a real argument from them.

    • @Shulughbar199X
      @Shulughbar199X 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Victor Noches Avila because it is

    • @victornochesavila6129
      @victornochesavila6129 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@Shulughbar199X Wow

    • @lioneltribby5072
      @lioneltribby5072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Xeno Best X. You understand

    • @shren1571
      @shren1571 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      I will never trust IGN after they gave Luke Cage season 2 a 3/10

  • @lordodysseus
    @lordodysseus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +477

    I really like how you guys don't give ratings to the games you review. Number system or letter system. Just "like this and that, but didn't like these things. Just my opinion." I really wish more people would do this.

    • @O1OO1O1
      @O1OO1O1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Grades are fine, if people state that it's _their_ grade, instead of _a_ or _the_ grade.

    • @jones95jb
      @jones95jb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes grades are bad. You should always play a game "blind" imo. When you love it great! When you hate it you hate it because YOU hate it. For no other reasons. When you read scores before playing a game chances are high that people let their fun diminish by a bad grade. But this bad grade could have reasons who don't effect you personal opinion at all. Like playing a game which was buggy in 2015. Back then it had a bad grad. but it could be great right now. Also there could be things you wouldn't even notice without a review or that don't annoy you at all.

    • @mohduk4
      @mohduk4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jones95jb the game still bad

    • @jones95jb
      @jones95jb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mohduk4 not for me. That's all I care about. Also explain why it's bad or your opinion is pointless.

    • @count.3842
      @count.3842 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jones95jb yeah but the thing is people dont have unlimited money

  • @jaycub4711
    @jaycub4711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1021

    Ugh why are Lovecraftian games being done on such a budget? We need a real AAA experience with lovecraftian horror.

    • @ToxicMutantz
      @ToxicMutantz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

      Because those games are niche

    • @bingobongoHD
      @bingobongoHD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +275

      Bloodborne?

    • @mrgreytea2598
      @mrgreytea2598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      @@bingobongoHD I cry for a sequel, Bloodborne 2, where art thou?

    • @AbsolutelyMenti
      @AbsolutelyMenti 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @Michael Baker those are definitely bad for Sanity

    • @SaintZanzibar
      @SaintZanzibar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Cosmic horror is very hard to adapt into video games/movies.

  • @Shorty_Lickens
    @Shorty_Lickens 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    In case anybody was wondering, there were issues between the developer and the publisher and the game was taken down from steam and rereleased later, and it a LOT of the bugs were fixed. Also the console versions are slightly different.

  • @TheRotbringer
    @TheRotbringer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +571

    I bought this game regardless of the reviews. Really loving the world, atmosphere, and story.
    I actually like how they don’t pinpoint locations. You have to look at the map, go by the streets they give you to find locations.
    Finding clues, and figuring things out is what makes this game so much fun. I can always forgive a game on combat if the story is great (which it is).

    • @TheMrfoxguy
      @TheMrfoxguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Its uses a compass system instead of a mini map like far cry 5 a choose you own oath type thing.

    • @RosieSquall
      @RosieSquall 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Ikr? I can forgive a lot if the story is good and the characters and premise are interesting.
      I hate more of the same games every damn year.

    • @arson9662
      @arson9662 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The map is absolute garbage. I might just be dumb but I need numbers.

    • @xenuandstich6341
      @xenuandstich6341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It like the book it's not easy but finding all the evidence

    • @gozinta82
      @gozinta82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      von aegir map is what it is, its a breath of fresh air to see it all not immediately clear

  • @patandmacmusic
    @patandmacmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Picked this up for $10 a little while ago and just started playing it. It's not super glitchy and while combat definitely is a struggle it's a fun game! I dig the investigation mechanics

  • @christophermccrea7133
    @christophermccrea7133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    "Charles is just sad and tired, and I find that really relatable". Damn Jake !

  • @chrisevison4092
    @chrisevison4092 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Easy and quick fix to the gameplay. Go to difficulty settings and turn combat to Easy and Detective to Normal

  • @e2rqey
    @e2rqey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Jake in regards to having a lack of supplies, just so you know. All the items in a building replace themselves the moment you leave, so you can just keep looting the same place over and over if you need to get more ammo or anything. I haven't played the game but Jim Sterling talked about it in his review of the game.

    • @PhoenixPilot
      @PhoenixPilot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Can confirm, playing the game 2 years later and it still lets you do this! 😂

    • @davestar4718
      @davestar4718 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PhoenixPilot its a tenner on xbox. Would you recommend it?

    • @PhoenixPilot
      @PhoenixPilot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@davestar4718 yes, im having fun so far. About 20 hours in

    • @taniajs
      @taniajs ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah. I found one house where you can come in, loot the nearest chest, leave the building, run away for couple of meters, then come back and loot again. Been doing that to max the supplies now and then when I was lacking.

  • @Alistair9088
    @Alistair9088 4 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    I think i'm about halfway through, some pretty stand out investigations in this game. People should give it a try, but I hope the combat gets patched up a bit.

    • @StallionFernando
      @StallionFernando 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nope maybe once it's in the $5 bin next month

    • @bluewolf3508
      @bluewolf3508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Combat with guns feels awesome to me. For a non combat focused game that is.
      Granades and traps are kinda, like, they dont fit into the game. There is very few ocasions you can get value out of them, and granades are weird to throw and take a lot of time to explode. They dont fit too well.

    • @eastern2687
      @eastern2687 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      People do not set expectations right. This game is developed by a small ukrainian company with budget not even close to average games out there and still they pulled up pretty high quality and handcrafted world. Also their Sherlock games were very successful. People these days are annoying as fuck due to access to all major goods. I would check them out if they lived in 70s 80s and tetris would be considered a triple A game.

    • @chrisscott3071
      @chrisscott3071 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@eastern2687 I agree. Murdered soul suspect had the same problem. I think games like this would track better if it started out at 39.99 or 49.99. People have just gotten used to too high a polish in their games. They act like every developer is part of a triple A studio

    • @bluewolf3508
      @bluewolf3508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@eastern2687 for me, even without considering the studio behind it, this is my favorite H.P lovecraft inspired game.
      This depends on what each person wants from a game like this, so its personal opinion. But nonetheless, as just a game is amazing, the open world and the amount of content really makes it shine, voice acting is amazing, they didnt waste budget on pointless animations for the face expressions, but it still manages to look good enough.
      Combat + exploring + mystery solving + looting + dialogue choices. In a way that doesnt feel overwhelming, thats something not even AAA studios do.

  • @tozenki
    @tozenki 4 ปีที่แล้ว +501

    Hi people who are trying to sleep, and hi afternoon people

  • @aliahmar1396
    @aliahmar1396 4 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    Ah voice cracks, how I love you so.
    1:54

  • @awsomeinator129
    @awsomeinator129 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I love the games story and mysteries as of right now, especially how you feel so smart when you figure stuff out, they give you little objective marks having to find them yourself through dialogue and clues and it’s so great to feel like a detective. I play on PS4 and I’ve experienced a few different glitches, no crashes or floating people, but opening the menus sometimes slows down the game and freezes for a second or two. The combat is still a bit clunky but the aiming is a bit better.

  • @sikevillian
    @sikevillian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Playing it right now.. Its really pretty good so far.. The detective sequences and clue finding elements are made very well.. Combat is fine with some solid shooting but the Monsters designs are horrific and great.. Probably gona be a underrated gem..

    • @eastern2687
      @eastern2687 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      People do not set expectations right. This game is developed by a small ukrainian company with budget not even close to average games out there and still they pulled up pretty high quality and handcrafted world. Also their Sherlock games were very successful. People these days are annoying as fuck due to access to all major goods. I would check them out if they lived in 70s 80s and tetris would be considered a triple A game.

    • @OGBOOP
      @OGBOOP 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I love the game soo underated

    • @sikevillian
      @sikevillian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@OGBOOP Yea ikr.. Its definitely a sleeper hit.. I just appreciate how well respects our intelligence to find things ourselves... Side missions are real fun to decipher... Main story is very interesting.. I know combat is the weakest point but for what it is.. im enjoying it cause the monsters here are pretty horrific..

    • @OGBOOP
      @OGBOOP 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sikevillian agree

    • @drummingtildeath
      @drummingtildeath 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      15 quid on xbox now... should I take a punt?

  • @espurrjelly
    @espurrjelly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +441

    Really at 1 am.... I should be sleeping. But in watching this instead due to cuthulu

  • @thereaver8083
    @thereaver8083 4 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Why does Murdered: Soul Suspect never get mentioned when anyone is talking about investigative weird shit like this? Not the greatest game ever but it was fun for what it was.

    • @carlos66965
      @carlos66965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It really was cool.

    • @muhammadbilalkhan6771
      @muhammadbilalkhan6771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That game was absolutely nuts

    • @JennaWindross84
      @JennaWindross84 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I absolutely loved that game!!!

    • @skyeciferglitterfart8208
      @skyeciferglitterfart8208 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I love murdered soul suspect

    • @justin9544
      @justin9544 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      DUDE THANK YOU!! i thought murdered: soul suspect was a great detective game with no crappy combat system

  • @Zay13378
    @Zay13378 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    People disappearing are your visions bud!

  • @waybeast666
    @waybeast666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Just finished the game and really loved it. I am a huge fan of Lovecraft and I love storytelling, with lots of cinematics. The combat and overall action are kind of weird sometimes, but it was no problem at all. Really love this game and I recommend it...

  • @hardcoreking52
    @hardcoreking52 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I need to watch your videos more often. I see so many games on PSN that look good, but the video or screen shots only do so much.
    I love how you present the game and just showcase what it has, pros and cons, showing gameplay and how the game works.
    I was looking at this game yesterday and I love H.P Lovecraft stories, so this game would be up my alley.

  • @mopnugget9744
    @mopnugget9744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Thank you for making these videos ,these giving me great insight into the games that I want to buy and have helped me make good decisions on purchasing games

  • @frostbite3820
    @frostbite3820 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    At 2:10 did anyone else get fallout vibes from the facial animations during that conversation?

    • @vladusa
      @vladusa 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Frostbite38 yeah, but if you’re a frogwares x bigben fan, you know they used the same facial animation as all the other games

    • @expendableindigo9639
      @expendableindigo9639 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ... Is it me or does the main character kinda look like Shane Dawson?

    • @disturbedone8731
      @disturbedone8731 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      💯

  • @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit
    @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +393

    3/10
    Too much sinking
    Not enough city

    • @ZachX888
      @ZachX888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Seemed like the other way around based on what Jake said...

    • @amarithompson8452
      @amarithompson8452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Dr _ Nomz fine. 2/10
      Too much city
      Not enough sinking 😂😂

    • @creepyghostproductionz9026
      @creepyghostproductionz9026 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @nobody 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @sirwindigoii5143
      @sirwindigoii5143 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wether like him or not, Hes just spitting some facts

  • @CraigBruyn
    @CraigBruyn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Great overview, I bought this game recently after watching your video and a few others. I really enjoyed the balanced review and it helped me make my decision. I bought this game knowing what i was in for and what id like, and because of that im really enjoying it. Having just bought it I'd say theyve patched it a bit since your review so ive probably got a little better build, but some of the issues obviously still remain. That said, I really LOVE this game. Because of the great setting, writing and general feel im able to look past the shortcomings. Its just a shame it could have been something so more. This could have been the next bioshock or the like (in immersion level not game style) but i think i needed maybe 6-12 months more development to add meat on the bones in parts. All said tho, Ive never loved a game with shortcomings as much as I do this game. I hope they get the chance to do more with this IP as it has such character and promise.

  • @pearlangeline
    @pearlangeline 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I got this at 60% off (but really wanted it) the game definitely feels like Sherlock Holmes with scary in it. The things I don't like are the Boat I drive like a drunk, the inability to lock onto target to attack, and the load times are a bit taxing. I kind of wish they would have like other games where you find fragments that tell more about the city history and findable artifacts for achievements. The camera feels like it could be used more as well. Overall I'm having a good time but yeah it could use a few things.

  • @moonom1
    @moonom1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    "Cthulhu people" 😂

  • @JDdoesstuff
    @JDdoesstuff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Crafting materials respawn and there are section on the map where you can run around and gather materials whiles dodging monsters! So if didn’t have enough you could gone to one of those sections and loot from cars and trash cans. And I found that the voice acting was on point, really well done. The combat is a bit wonky and will make you struggle at times. But the story is engaging and well written.

  • @SuperbowlJoel
    @SuperbowlJoel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    As I'm still suffering from a decade+ of Silent Hill withdrawal, hearing that this game is satisfying in every way, except for the clunky combat, sounds just fine to me. I purchased this game just before it was pulled from the Playstation Store and was pleased to see that I could still download it after. I've got it on my system now and will be diving in (pun!) this weekend.

    • @mehmedthestranger762
      @mehmedthestranger762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't know why this game was pulled from Playstation Store about 2 months ago!!
      However it's on the PS Store now and i just bought it last week.

  • @pedrozani803
    @pedrozani803 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I really did enjoy, it's an awesome detective game with great characters, mysteries and story in the bizarre, twisted and amazing atmosphere of the Lovecraft universe. I understand the criticism about the gameplay and the bugs, and also I think that the game lacks on content from the Lovecraft's tales, because I would like to see more entities, creatures and cults apearing. But unfortunately Frogwares is still a small studio with not so much budget, nevertheless, I believe they tried their best. It is definitely worthy playing.

  • @RobbieForReal
    @RobbieForReal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The way you prefaced the setting of the game instantly made me think of Vampyr. And it has a lot of similar aspects from the looks of it

  • @rheringhausen
    @rheringhausen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey gamranx I appreciate this before you buy it's the first one you have done in a while where you were positive and talked about the good things about the game and not just focus on the bad. 10 out of 10 for your video I hope you keep this trend up.

  • @darekbaird
    @darekbaird 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    I was looking for a review/thoughts from a source I could trust...glad you guys uploaded...now if only I can find my wallet. That's a real thing right now.

    • @tecnui
      @tecnui 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Darek Baird look up ACG. He does some of the best reviews

    • @TakarieZan
      @TakarieZan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Teamgeist zero punctuation is like sarcastic review that is a living meme (an a amazing way), ACG is the guy that he will give you a structured review with an slightly in depth analysis here or there for the more technical folk. Both are great. I devicive one is Delrith in his rapid fire reviews on angry Joe channel. I hear easy allies is also good apparently but they might take a while from what I have noticed.

  • @bluewolf3508
    @bluewolf3508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Fair review, the game is amazing.
    Everything you said + I found the combat really fun, about maging resources while using the proper weapon for each situation, enemies vary a lot (from size to special powers) and each one has a different weakness that makes you learn their pattern first.
    As for resources, you said they're scarce, but that might have to do a lot with personal experience, loot crates respawn loot and sometimes so fast that you can grab three times from the same crate while investigating a house, (this might be a bug tho but it works almost everywhere). There is also the infested zones, that are supposed to be high difficulty high reward zones, but the thing is that you can loot them and run without getting hit.
    If im being honest, I think you can exploit this so much that you never run out of bullets and can play as a walking minigun depleting your ammo as you please, then refilling it on these infested zones crates.
    Besides the too exploitable loot respawns, I feel the game is perfect (besides, its not exactly bad to have the option of exploiting a mechanic), with some bugs here and there I hope they fix. Everything else 10/10, and a lot of gameplay hours you can get out of it.

    • @bluewolf3508
      @bluewolf3508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Bob Brock for me it is, I dont need any mindblowing new game mechanic to enjoy the hell out of every minute in. Im on my second playthrough already and still not bored.

  • @astraldragon01
    @astraldragon01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I have read and played many of the HP Lovecraft stuff and I'm a fan but for the shear scale and the depth of the different element is fantastic, I think given a few patches this game could be great with a few DLC to bulk up the game and this is the best Cthulhu game to date, also it did remind me heavily of Vamyre as well which I love the crap out of and finished it 4 times with vastly different results

    • @aleksandarsiljanovic1468
      @aleksandarsiljanovic1468 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I still think that Call of Cthulhu Dark corners of Earth is the best Cthulhu game, dont get me wrong, Sinking City is not bad at all, its actually good but the atmosphere is a bit better in Dark corners of Earth, but yea Call of Cthulhu(the new one is like the third best Cthulhu game, right after CoC Dark corners of Earth and Sinking City)

    • @astraldragon01
      @astraldragon01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think the main thing that they missed the mark in this game was changing the music when something creepy popped up or when you got to a scary point, the diving sequence is great but could have been much better with the right music

    • @purvdragon-sensei
      @purvdragon-sensei 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      aleksandar siljanovic
      Call of Cthulhu is just so bad man. also I love that they got the same VA as Jack Walter’s for Reed in Sinking City. The door won’t budge voice line is a reference to DCOTE I think.

    • @foxhoundbridges4851
      @foxhoundbridges4851 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I loved vampyr so much(personal game of the year when it came out.)

  • @davidanderson4047
    @davidanderson4047 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Voice crack on 1:54 aha love it. Love the content

  • @maow9240
    @maow9240 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what he needs to bring up about is the fact that supplies actually re-spawn quite a bit so simply remember where your loot boxes are you can keep your supplies up but their are times that you can't restock as often so it does even out

  • @annacallis2798
    @annacallis2798 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Started playing 2 days ago. Never read any lovecraft in my life. Never played any kathulu games before. I know absolutely nothing of the lore beside kathulu is a weird looking tentacle face being with wings (I dont even know if that's right). I've seen kathulu in Easter eggs such as a cult in we happy few. That being said, I love this game so far. The combat is far from desirable. I play on console because I was looking on steam for the game, long story short I thought it wasnt available on PC yet so I bought ps4 version. The aiming is very clunky and not smooth at all. It's just a pain. Honestly I'm more likely to take my chances with melee than try to shoot. I have encountered glitches where people would just drop. Like they would be sitting and fishing and then just drop out of the screen. Not a big deal. Besides the combat and the few minor glitches I have a lot of fun. The way it doesnt hold your hand and the way you have to piece together clues, amazing. I keep a notebook at my desk and write everything down like an actual detective. It's more like a journal I'm writing from the characters POV while playing the game. I write about the evidence, my thoughts on the case, my deductions, encounters with people, their descriptions, the feeling they gave me. etc. I document everything. Makes solving the investigations easier but is very time consuming. Just a way to emerse myself deeper into the game. I'm a huge fan of figuring shit out on my own and this game does an amazing job at it, especially if you play on (master slueth). Would definitely recommend for anyone into crime/detective games or shows. Combat is undesirable so if that's what you're looking for move on. If you're looking for a good challenge, some nice oldschool detective work, and just generally feeling like a badass sherlock Holmes investigative genius, this is the game for you!

  • @steve-ocreep7434
    @steve-ocreep7434 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve been waiting for this to drop , love HP Lovecraft

  • @pr3cious193
    @pr3cious193 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    3:40 you're absolutely right, haven't played this yet but it does give off the vampyr vibe, will definitely check it out when I'm done with vampyr

  • @angeln1514
    @angeln1514 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really hope they keep supporting this game ! And maybe add a first person mode toggle back and fourth from 1st to 3rd!

  • @luisa146
    @luisa146 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    A game where you actually have to use your brain to progress? I'm sold.

    • @caitlinbrewer4843
      @caitlinbrewer4843 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You also get to shoot KKK members

    • @etangbose4755
      @etangbose4755 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@caitlinbrewer4843 seems backwards for lovecraft lmao

  • @blackknight9157
    @blackknight9157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really loved the atmosphere and art design of the game. I might as well play it for that

  • @fischermusicofficial
    @fischermusicofficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    3:25 in the morning... watching a video from my favorite gaming channel about a game based on one of my favorite horror writers? Count me in

  • @NCR_Ranger23
    @NCR_Ranger23 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't really play detective based games but I love the Chthulu mythos, and anything LoveCraftian, and this game has me so drawn in right now its amazing

  • @djspacebard
    @djspacebard 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Whatever about the review, but can we please highlight that insane voice crack at 1:54!? Haha!

  • @publicenemygelo6204
    @publicenemygelo6204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    1:54-1:56 idk if that was a voice crack LMAOO

  • @jordansloan8127
    @jordansloan8127 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was waiting for this one. Thank you

  • @cheese4g
    @cheese4g 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this. I saw this game on sale on the Playstation store at an EXTREMELY good price and almost got it, but your comments about the gameplay made me think it might not be for me. The story does look great and I absolutely adore the general aesthetic (thought the monster design in the clips you showed off does look rather bland to me), but I can get that from watching a playthrough from someone who's actually good at these kinds of games without spending a dime.

  • @venomoustv3744
    @venomoustv3744 4 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Was just watching a review from ign and this popped up😂

    • @Siktopath
      @Siktopath 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Almost like TH-cam has an algorithm

    • @Anna15077
      @Anna15077 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ditch ign for ever. Ban it out of your life

    • @amyhoard1222
      @amyhoard1222 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The reviews are done better in this channel than IGN has ever been. I'd recommend watching reviews on this channel instead. No rating system, just an explanation on the game and the pros/cons. He also says it's only his option so it leaves you to decide on whether it is worth playing.

    • @amyhoard1222
      @amyhoard1222 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The reviews are done better in this channel than IGN has ever been. I'd recommend watching reviews on this channel instead. No rating system, just an explanation on the game and the pros/cons. He also says it's only his option so it leaves you to decide on whether it is worth playing.

  • @SitInTheShayd
    @SitInTheShayd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So this game actually has a place in the Cthulhu Mythos taking place just after The Shadow Over Innsmouth, the fish gilled people are Innsmouthers

  • @azimuthclark462
    @azimuthclark462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just watched the video. I'm about to buy TSC plus the DLC for $13.00. -80%.
    Reviews sound good. I like detective games. The comments are positive. I think it's a good value.

  • @jmcc6104
    @jmcc6104 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hands down the best reviews on youtube.

  • @TheBoogeymanProject
    @TheBoogeymanProject 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "It feels like those Sherlock Holmes kinda games"-- well, there is a reason for this, considering it was made by the same folks who made the Sherlock Holmes series of video games. All in all though, I am not very far in (haven't had much time to play) but am loving it so very much. It reminds me a lot of Vampyr as well only I found the narrative in The Sinking City to be so much more interesting. I actually found the huge amounts of sociopolitical blabber in Vampyr to be very distracting, and in fairness, the combat in The Sinking City actually feels less broken than in that game (I absolutely despised the combat in Vampyr). As stated above, though, I am only a few side missions in (pretty much just landed at the hotel and done a few of the side missions thereafter), so my opinion may change, but for now, I am adoring the game in general, and find that the city is probably one of the most "real" feeling ones I've played in a video game in a long while. I don't feel like it is as arbitrary with invisible walls and fake doors as other games, and I find the city a lot more navigable than in other games of its kind.
    And the lore is just... if you are a Lovecraft fan, this is a love letter for sure, and plays really well with the tropes introduced by HP.

  • @jackied96
    @jackied96 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    1:55 - 1:56 Did Morty chime in on the review? 😂

  • @seankanosh729
    @seankanosh729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have only seen the trailer and this bit of gameplay, and I'm still intrigued with this game. I'm really into the old art designs of the era and it looks great. Sad to hear there are bugs and the game mechanics that takes away the immersion of the game. But it still looks like it can be fun.

  • @JME2191
    @JME2191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm starting the game now and I'm kind of loving it.It's not a gorgeous AAA title but it's good and I like the detective aspect.

  • @krissikriss82
    @krissikriss82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Already watched the whole video, it's great!

  • @HBlatz87
    @HBlatz87 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The presentation of this game reminds me a lot of Vampyr.
    Janky, B-Tier 3rd person game, old timey setting, made for a very specific audience, etc. Can't help but draw some parallels even if the games are about completely different things.

    • @theacehavin7918
      @theacehavin7918 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed I loved the gritty vibe of Vampyr so I think I'll enjoy this game

  • @DJPyro7600o
    @DJPyro7600o 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got the game along with the call of cathulu on PS4. Huge HP lovecraft fan and have all of his works. Sure the same may have issues but I look forward to playing it and this video confirmed me buying it.

  • @kaileynadine2811
    @kaileynadine2811 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good review Jake! Love Lovrcraft and all his lore, will probably wait for a price drop!

  • @rellik6202
    @rellik6202 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Someone at gameranx should do gameplays tbh

    • @locs13000
      @locs13000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      RelliK no pleas, make a separate channel if so

  • @fioredeutchmark
    @fioredeutchmark 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    At this point I’m pretty sure no one who makes anything to do with Lovecraft has any idea how to translate his themes past the aesthetic cliches (apart from Miyazaki because of course.)

  • @zylerjohnson528
    @zylerjohnson528 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sup love the vids more than anything

  • @haydenellis6045
    @haydenellis6045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoyed this game. Does have bugs and the combat is a little shoddy. Having said that, lore, story, and atmosphere was amazing❤️explores a lot more of the mythos and doesn’t focus on cthulhu at all. Has some hilarious easter eggs too😁

  • @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit
    @Nobodysurvivesevenonebit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Before you buy; this game is not for idiots.

    • @archfxt3619
      @archfxt3619 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Game " Journalist " : is that like a personal attack or something ?

    • @louis8487
      @louis8487 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is true. Am idiot. Couldn't beat.

  • @SunnyTacos
    @SunnyTacos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm still hurt you guys didn't do a before you buy for Bloodstained, that game is amazing and really deserve the love.

  • @leylandfoizey7986
    @leylandfoizey7986 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've heard of Call of Cthulhu but never tuned in, and this is the first I'm hearing of this game. Huge fan of all things Lovecrafian though😱😍. I like this concept. Gives me a Fallout (and like you said) Bioshock feel, with H.P. backstory, seems hard to mess up. But I listen to Falcon about games. Thats how I found Hellblade, and thats one of my favorite games now. I'll wait for a price drop and pick up the digital. Nit worthy to sit on the shelves among the great old ones 😝👍👍 Thanks Gamranx! Keep up the awesome work!!

  • @davidfroese357
    @davidfroese357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I needed this review thanks.

  • @cenyoorsunt3167
    @cenyoorsunt3167 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    2 things.
    Have updates improved the game?
    And the glitches, weird npc behavior, but not including the game crashing. Could you not Canon that as apart of the protags degrading psyche or are the issues more obtrusive than that?
    Saw this on steam for cheap, but heard there's a bakers dozen problems that could be fixed to make it better.

    • @10kfaxtion6
      @10kfaxtion6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some of the "glitches" are actually just part of the game to set the horror aspect, the game is so fucking good but if you have a hard time navigating without a map or mission pin I would recommend watching a playthrough first

  • @sterlingarcher857
    @sterlingarcher857 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I already got this yesterday, its good honestly, anyone remotely interested should try it. the Cthulhu mythos is done really well. it aint that rough I feel youre overdoing that.

    • @irisheyes6781
      @irisheyes6781 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Call of cthulhu original xbox, my favourite game of all time buddy 👍

  • @johnhanzak2191
    @johnhanzak2191 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these videos keep it going on some new games

  • @themozARTgroupie
    @themozARTgroupie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Decently done plot is what I care about most, by far. Thank you for confirming for me that this game didn't mess up there!! The rest I can tolerate (though crashes sound...eh XD).

  • @smartent2257
    @smartent2257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The monsters in this game look like the monsters from the forest.

  • @conniedavidescu1979
    @conniedavidescu1979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hi! For anyone who played this, I know they brought out a big patch so I was wondering if they fixed the combat and a few of the other issues described in this review? Thank you!

    • @cheyennewhitmore5466
      @cheyennewhitmore5466 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No they didn't

    • @aclaymushroomwithaberet7084
      @aclaymushroomwithaberet7084 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cheyennewhitmore5466 is it now?

    • @cheyennewhitmore5466
      @cheyennewhitmore5466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aclaymushroomwithaberet7084 honestly this game was so bad and unplayable. I'd say I'm competent in playing video games, not an expert but average. The graphics were bad, and the video honestly gave the game too much credit. Worst purchase I've ever made and I bought cyberpunk

  • @douglasw5758
    @douglasw5758 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I've been going through the last few years of your videos looking for a decent game. So glad I stumbled on to this one

  • @BrandonTClem
    @BrandonTClem 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Life-long, dedicated Lovecraft fan here. I find this game to be...well, out-of-the-box thinking for sure. A perfect rendition of a Lovecraft book into a game has been done twice now, and both games were called Call of Cthulhu. Lovecraft did not have some brave armed guy in any of his books ready to just fight these monsters. That is where other games got it right. This game got it right for other reasons. Do we really want only a small GLIMPSE of the big bad Old Ones like in the books? Do we really want ANOTHER strictly detective game? The creators of this game knew their Lovecraft, and they knew they were out of the box with this, and I admire that strongly. I hope to see a sequel, or 5, with several Great Old Ones experienced along the way.

  • @danieldd1804
    @danieldd1804 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    THIS REMINDS ME OF BLOODBORNE DLC, since it is inspired by H.P. Lovecraft too!

    • @captainquickshadow
      @captainquickshadow 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bloodborne itself is hp love craft inspired

  • @jakewolf079
    @jakewolf079 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wait for a sale (X)
    Wait for a patch (O)

  • @SayCheeseM3dia
    @SayCheeseM3dia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just started playing... u did good with this video u nailed it

  • @thunderbird252
    @thunderbird252 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so excited to play this, I almost pre-ordered it but I never do that. Hopefully some of the issues can be patched, because it looks so cool!

  • @dhirendrasahay
    @dhirendrasahay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I think this game has a budget issue. Other than that I liked the orignality of the game. Its has unique concept.

    • @eastern2687
      @eastern2687 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      People do not set expectations right. This game is developed by a small ukrainian company with budget not even close to average games out there and still they pulled up pretty high quality and handcrafted world. Also their Sherlock games were very successful. People these days are annoying as fuck due to access to all major goods. I would check them out if they lived in 70s 80s and tetris would be considered a triple A game.

  • @diphyllum8180
    @diphyllum8180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    lol the description sounds just like Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth. Great atmosphere etc but distracting combat and glitches. Seems typical of Lovecraft games for some reason

  • @richardpage9474
    @richardpage9474 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm running it on an Omen L30. RTX 2060, Ryzen 7. It hasn't crashed nor have I seen any jank that completely took me out of the game. I did get stuck once. I'm liking it a lot. Looks like they done fixed a lot of the issues.

  • @antiracismactivist841
    @antiracismactivist841 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HP Lovecraft’s cat had a really funny name

  • @moistsocks2188
    @moistsocks2188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Holy crap...this is the closest I've come to release. It's awesome. I love this channel a lot though. It's great. And my favorite type of fish is pretty much any. As long as it's on a plate. Heh heh. Anyway, thanks, bye.

  • @ruffiankickloops
    @ruffiankickloops 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    he walks like max payne from the OG ps2 LOL

    • @reigenken
      @reigenken 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      [ruffiankick.] reminded me of tat game

    • @thesorrow96
      @thesorrow96 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      PC game what you expect ?

    • @dodgedemon2450
      @dodgedemon2450 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So true

  • @greenspittgames7374
    @greenspittgames7374 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So when are we going to get a Gameranx play through series on games? Would be pretty cool

  • @bee6377
    @bee6377 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yea I agree, I'm so into the storylines and detective mechanics. However I managed to get my boat wedged between a street sign and a piece of debris within like 2 minutes of getting the boat. How did that not find these things during playtesting?

  • @Happylink75
    @Happylink75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What its midnight but I'm not complaining it's a new gameranx video

    • @burgerkiller4438
      @burgerkiller4438 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol it's 8 AM here

    • @RamzaZero
      @RamzaZero 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      10pm here. Gameranx vids welcome anytime!!

    • @Happylink75
      @Happylink75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cool

  • @Pupyak
    @Pupyak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Jake probably forgot to mention that the game came from creators of "Sherlock Holmes", so it's much more like that rather than books of H. P.

  • @davidludwig7501
    @davidludwig7501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This game is awesome. Been really enjoying it so far 8 hrs into it. Very atmospheric. The games combat reminds me of Silent hill. This game isn't perfect but I have been pleasantly surprised so far. I love the detective work and the story is very intriguing. It's not a triple AAA game but that's ok. I would recommend it if you enjoy cthulu lore.

  • @mhedbary
    @mhedbary 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome review as always

  • @AfroJeffrey
    @AfroJeffrey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Clunky fights are actually part of the Arkham/Eldritch Horror. RNG and Dice Rolls.

    • @doctorprofesor3876
      @doctorprofesor3876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The non battle orientation too, everything is supposed to be a mental challenge, more than a physical one.

  • @coreyc3661
    @coreyc3661 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The great voice crack of 2019.
    1:53

  • @chandlerpatterson1325
    @chandlerpatterson1325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Got this game for 12 dollars and I can’t put down the controller. I love when a game doesn’t hold your hand and babysit you through the entire thing with tutorials. There are a couple rough parts of the game that could be improved but overall really really good game

  • @Fkuuuus
    @Fkuuuus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this kind of videos, its like a personal opinion with out thinking its the absolute true