Thank you for watching this review of HROT! Be sure to let me know your thoughts on the game in the comments and check out my previous HROT Reviews here. HROT Episode 1 Review: th-cam.com/video/mBYAXU8N0Fo/w-d-xo.html HROT Episode 2 Review: th-cam.com/video/XJRMGqZvToc/w-d-xo.html
11:41 Alongside War with the Newts, Bubny has one of my favorite moments in the game. Hearing the female voice at the train station after hours of only hearing the shocked grunts of soldiers, mumbling and farting of the grenadiers, and my own gunfire was genuinely chilling.
Even better if you've played all three episodes right after another with few breaks, since this voice only appears once in episode 1 and never in episode 2. Once it appeared that second time, it really made me feel like I was home, but at the same time I went off the deep end.
@@BLUEPELICAN234 What do you think of: its 1922 and the communists are about to win the russian civil war and out of nowhere the tsar comes back from the dead (player) and has to defeat communism to save mother russia. Bosses will be things like lenin and stalin.
Solid review! For people from around that part of the world, it does carry more weight, but even younger players from overseas, completely detached from that historical time, should find it interesting as long as they enjoy retro 3D shooters.
Definitely, this game is full of my childhood memories ;) Although I was pretty shocked, after some young fella from the US stated, he is seriously not sure if HROT maker is for or against communism... yeah that really happened :(
I literally finished HROT in two or three sittings. Waited for the full release before playing. So glad I did. A lovingly crafted boomshoot with a unique atmosphere that begs to be explored. Surprises around every corner, seriously spooky moments, challenging combat, and a sense of humor to top it off! Thanks for covering this gem!
This game is fantastic. I’ve only just commenced the second episode. The first episode blew me away start to finish. Loved every second of it. I suggest playing on the max difficulty for the best challenge. Never felt unbalanced or cheap to me
I need to get through episode 3 now that it's out. It's great stuff and I agree that I want them to make more solid shooters like this. Hrot is excellent.
The level design really is tight! Naturally leading you where you need to go. Although there were levels where navigating might be a little tricky, for example in E3M2 (Nemocnice Motol?). Otherwise, great level design and great game!
By far the best reference in this game is how the boss of E3M4, George of Podiebrad, is basically a Marauder from Doom Eternal (sans the catchy voicelines.) Same gimmick with shield, similarly tough to kill. Damn, I wish more historical figures were a boss references to modern games.
I think the bleak and desaturated colours fit well the USSR-themed dystopia (I shall dub this style, which I found in Soviet sci-fi "Flarepunk") which the game portrays.
Great game had it since early access loved it then love it now 2023 is great year for games who's ready for trepang2 this month 😊 and stalker 2 in December.
Easily my favourite FPS, minimum top 5. My ONLY complaint is I did not use the kick mechanic, and wish that the game reminded you that you had that ability, as well as providing some MORE situations where thats the best way to approach solving a problem. Otherwise PERFECTION.
Glad you took the time to finish your review series of HROT. My personal game of the year so far. Boltgun fell very flat for me (though its solid) and Slayers X just annoyed me too much. Not sure what other retro inspired shooters are coming this year.
I did briefly play this game, before refunding it since it wasn't preforming well on the steam deck at all. I did enjoy what I played but couldn't deal with it's commenly sub 20fps (I did hear after refunding it that turning off steamos' built in frame limiter greatly so I might give it a second chance in the future).
I maintain that the game's visuals are too drab and went too far in trying to set "era appropriate" limits to its graphics - Quake could have and did have both more colour and more detail. The intention behind it doesn't change that fact. However, despite these visual complaints, the game has solid gameplay, level design and is just so full of heart. Which makes sense, considering it was made by Špytihnev all by himself. A product of passion, skill and vision. Reminds me Dusk, but more minimalist and straight up seeping with Czech culture. Thanks for shedding light on these gems Kirk
thought it was good. had a few issues (was a bit easy on max diff some of the time unless i had almost no ammo, and though the levels are tight, they can also feel small and limited, like the dev was allergic to the enemy count going above 70), but id say it was worth the money and was fun. also "Czech's Quest 3" is hilarious
While episode 3 had some fun levels, a lot of them just felt like jokes and shitposting. Any thematic buildup from the first two episodes is thrown to the wayside in favor of memes.
Im so surprised that so many people seem to love this game. I have only bad things to say about it and only play it every now and then to see if anything has changed.
I hated the last two-three levels and final boss. I don't like arena shooters in general, and it was weird to start fighting in arenas in the last levels after playing a more-or-less straight fps the entire time, felt like the dev just gave up on intricate design in favor of a simpler approach. As to the final boss, it just didn't make a wad of sense. After Gottwald, I expected it to be something else entirely. 😒
I never understand why people have problems with an art style. When you play black and white game do you also feel that everything looks the same? Would Limbo be better game if it was in color? To me every level in Hrot feels unique and introduces new elements that weren't in previous levels. My only problem with the game is that I want more episodes.
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Thank you for watching this review of HROT! Be sure to let me know your thoughts on the game in the comments and check out my previous HROT Reviews here.
HROT Episode 1 Review: th-cam.com/video/mBYAXU8N0Fo/w-d-xo.html
HROT Episode 2 Review: th-cam.com/video/XJRMGqZvToc/w-d-xo.html
11:41 Alongside War with the Newts, Bubny has one of my favorite moments in the game. Hearing the female voice at the train station after hours of only hearing the shocked grunts of soldiers, mumbling and farting of the grenadiers, and my own gunfire was genuinely chilling.
Even better if you've played all three episodes right after another with few breaks, since this voice only appears once in episode 1 and never in episode 2. Once it appeared that second time, it really made me feel like I was home, but at the same time I went off the deep end.
I just realized how well Prague lends itself to Quake style mixing of industrial and medieval themes. The city is a marvel.
Ive been to Prague on vacation and can confirm, it looks just like in this game.
my favorite of the new old-school shooters
You reckon a shooter like this but in a ww1 setting could work??
@@TacticalGoatthat would be badass
@@BLUEPELICAN234 What do you think of: its 1922 and the communists are about to win the russian civil war and out of nowhere the tsar comes back from the dead (player) and has to defeat communism to save mother russia. Bosses will be things like lenin and stalin.
Solid review! For people from around that part of the world, it does carry more weight, but even younger players from overseas, completely detached from that historical time, should find it interesting as long as they enjoy retro 3D shooters.
Glad to hear that not only czech people enjoy it :)
Definitely, this game is full of my childhood memories ;)
Although I was pretty shocked, after some young fella from the US stated, he is seriously not sure if HROT maker is for or against communism... yeah that really happened :(
I literally finished HROT in two or three sittings. Waited for the full release before playing. So glad I did. A lovingly crafted boomshoot with a unique atmosphere that begs to be explored. Surprises around every corner, seriously spooky moments, challenging combat, and a sense of humor to top it off! Thanks for covering this gem!
Dude HROT music is the best! Also, sick review, was hoping you'd cover this
The little dogs throwing up was the funniest thing ever! I might buy the game for that feature alone.
This game is fantastic. I’ve only just commenced the second episode. The first episode blew me away start to finish. Loved every second of it. I suggest playing on the max difficulty for the best challenge. Never felt unbalanced or cheap to me
I want to play this game in VR so much. Playing Amid-Evil on Quest 2 righ now and I love it.
Funny that it's the retro games that make me want to ditch my console for a pc
Not that surprising, almost any AAA games that are on PC are also on consoles, no?
@@cchutney348 True. But not all indie gems are on consoles (because of their obnoxious publishing rules).
Best reviewer in town! Awesome cover on Hrot with an H
I need to get through episode 3 now that it's out. It's great stuff and I agree that I want them to make more solid shooters like this. Hrot is excellent.
Looking forward to jumping into episode 3 once done with boltgun!
I had an absolute, eh, blast with this game. The level design is stella. Well worth a buy this one.
The level design really is tight! Naturally leading you where you need to go. Although there were levels where navigating might be a little tricky, for example in E3M2 (Nemocnice Motol?).
Otherwise, great level design and great game!
Awsome review and gained a sub, underrated channel!!
Love how the enemies puke when they see you lmao it gets me everytime
By far the best reference in this game is how the boss of E3M4, George of Podiebrad, is basically a Marauder from Doom Eternal (sans the catchy voicelines.) Same gimmick with shield, similarly tough to kill.
Damn, I wish more historical figures were a boss references to modern games.
this looks like the quake 1 mod i´ve always been waiting for
And that game as a fantastic xbox controller support with quick saved maped by default. Best controller support for a boomer shooter.
Played it on my steam deck and I agree.
@@kroman6083 I play on my Linux
TOP TIER BOOOMER SHOOTER!
I laughed outloud at the title. Super clever.
Title is quite funny because there is RPG called "The Quest" for PC (used to be mobile only) from Czech developer and it's nice one.
The 3rd episode was a bit too silly/goofy when compared to the first two in terms of the vibe, but luckily not disappointing.
I think the bleak and desaturated colours fit well the USSR-themed dystopia (I shall dub this style, which I found in Soviet sci-fi "Flarepunk") which the game portrays.
5:31 I'd say that that's a reference to Srdečné pozdravy ze zeměkoule
I’ll play it if it ever comes to console
HROT is my 19th favorite shooter
Great game had it since early access loved it then love it now 2023 is great year for games who's ready for trepang2 this month 😊 and stalker 2 in December.
Did you by chance happen upon my old and rather badly made Episode 1 review?
Newts are reference to famous Czech classic book - War with the newts from Karol Capek
And when you wake up in the hospital on the next level, the book is by your bed.
You can throw the wine as a molotov by right-clicking
This is Dusk but in soviet union
YeeH! 🍹
Easily my favourite FPS, minimum top 5. My ONLY complaint is I did not use the kick mechanic, and wish that the game reminded you that you had that ability, as well as providing some MORE situations where thats the best way to approach solving a problem. Otherwise PERFECTION.
Bought it months ago, tried it last week, sucked at it, still happy with it.
Glad you took the time to finish your review series of HROT. My personal game of the year so far. Boltgun fell very flat for me (though its solid) and Slayers X just annoyed me too much. Not sure what other retro inspired shooters are coming this year.
Jesus, just watched Civvie's video on Slayer, he was on fire, but the game itself looked annoying as all hell.
6:29 those people obviously never heard real submachine gun. It's far more snappy than oompfy sound. Similar to original Half-Life 2 pistol sound.
Cool game man ❤
Like how you were at 69 health too. Nice😂
Hahaha I actually didn't notice that.
Are you planning to make a video on the full version of the System Shock remake?
So the bin flying into space didn't just happen to me! I was wondering if it was intentional or not!
3:24 - and written in Pascal!
Probably, so developers would feel oppressed when they work on it! ;-)
Did you know you can throw the wine as a bomb? :D
I have to ask...are there any nods to Jan Zizka?
There are Zizka war wagons and hussite crosbow like weapon
there is wine in the first episode...just in secrets tho
lol the intro'
You are liking The Quake? You are liking BROWN? Then Hrot is game for you!
Newts are cuties
It almost looks like Medal of Honor for the PS1
I did briefly play this game, before refunding it since it wasn't preforming well on the steam deck at all. I did enjoy what I played but couldn't deal with it's commenly sub 20fps (I did hear after refunding it that turning off steamos' built in frame limiter greatly so I might give it a second chance in the future).
That’s a bummer ☹️
I maintain that the game's visuals are too drab and went too far in trying to set "era appropriate" limits to its graphics - Quake could have and did have both more colour and more detail. The intention behind it doesn't change that fact.
However, despite these visual complaints, the game has solid gameplay, level design and is just so full of heart. Which makes sense, considering it was made by Špytihnev all by himself. A product of passion, skill and vision.
Reminds me Dusk, but more minimalist and straight up seeping with Czech culture.
Thanks for shedding light on these gems Kirk
Looks kinda like dusk
Closely Watched Gibs.
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thought it was good.
had a few issues (was a bit easy on max diff some of the time unless i had almost no ammo, and though the levels are tight, they can also feel small and limited, like the dev was allergic to the enemy count going above 70), but id say it was worth the money and was fun.
also "Czech's Quest 3" is hilarious
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While episode 3 had some fun levels, a lot of them just felt like jokes and shitposting. Any thematic buildup from the first two episodes is thrown to the wayside in favor of memes.
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it's hrot, not rot
Im so surprised that so many people seem to love this game. I have only bad things to say about it and only play it every now and then to see if anything has changed.
I hated the last two-three levels and final boss. I don't like arena shooters in general, and it was weird to start fighting in arenas in the last levels after playing a more-or-less straight fps the entire time, felt like the dev just gave up on intricate design in favor of a simpler approach. As to the final boss, it just didn't make a wad of sense. After Gottwald, I expected it to be something else entirely. 😒
I never understand why people have problems with an art style. When you play black and white game do you also feel that everything looks the same? Would Limbo be better game if it was in color? To me every level in Hrot feels unique and introduces new elements that weren't in previous levels. My only problem with the game is that I want more episodes.
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