The Sinking City Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?"

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  • @ACGreviews
    @ACGreviews  5 ปีที่แล้ว +304

    About 20-25 hours and while not bad it needs some fixes before its ready for prime time. Also PEOPLE Would love for you to come by Patreon. TH-cam simply isn't working now and patreon helps me continue to make reviews and buy the games myself and all that! th-cam.com/video/oRNrli3XezM/w-d-xo.html
    If you absolutely need this game you can also use my epic code store.epicgames.com/karak-acg/the-sinking-city

    • @ajaxslamgoody9736
      @ajaxslamgoody9736 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for this Karak (I don't know how to spell your name), Your probably the only reviewer who caught on to the Yellow King Gang via The King in Yellow reference and probably know that HP Lovecrafts The Shadow over Innsmouth is kinda a backstory to this at least the fish people. One Reviewer only knew of Cthulhu as a Monster. Love your videos and honestly I have followed you even before your bat signal..LOL. Is there any way I can chat with you to ask for some reviews dealing with the military. I am an ex soldier (picture with DogMeat as my profile), Im currently homeless due to back surgeries but have a degree and will be back in the saddle working sooner than later (praying), so I'll be able to pay you some money since I will be making about $70K. Nut I have some awesome requests...at least I think. God Bless and hope you can reply. PS I don't know how to use discord...basically email, FB, and TH-cam...I was a medic but not good at tech LOL :(

    • @TheGothVagabond
      @TheGothVagabond 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I got it all ready it came out today

    • @TheGothVagabond
      @TheGothVagabond 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Got it for xbox one

    • @TheGothVagabond
      @TheGothVagabond 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like it so far came out today

    • @ACGreviews
      @ACGreviews  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      at this time not really. Its the major source of keeping the channel going

  • @alanramirogarcia2886
    @alanramirogarcia2886 5 ปีที่แล้ว +445

    the fact that you cover the mission objective to avoid any kind of spoiler shows that you are the best videogame reviewer out there. Never change Karak

  • @DerrBeezy
    @DerrBeezy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +317

    I thought you were doing a voice over of the dude in the beginning 😂

    • @Pi1234561
      @Pi1234561 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      i think thats exactly what he did. subtle

    • @HighHell99
      @HighHell99 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao

    • @chrisbridston3438
      @chrisbridston3438 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Uuuughfjfn.. meh hurrrrr! What’s happanin to meh hurrrrrrr!!!!

    • @jagerbopp6196
      @jagerbopp6196 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

    • @MisterK-YT
      @MisterK-YT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao totally !

  • @BalrogSonOfNelgar
    @BalrogSonOfNelgar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +603

    This is the first time I heard that it was Epic Exclusive. I was confused why people were getting this game and the steam release was for 2020. I understand now

    • @ds90seph
      @ds90seph 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      Epic's grabbing up everything for themselves it seems.

    • @CeleryMan666
      @CeleryMan666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +158

      @@ds90seph Except morals, developing good games and having good engineers.

    • @tr0ubleM4ker111
      @tr0ubleM4ker111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@CeleryMan666 lol

    • @TheMostWanted92
      @TheMostWanted92 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      It's more of an anti - Steam exclusivity. Epic (and by extension Tencent) have a hard on for screwing Valve. Tencent are probably salty because Valve chose another company to manage Steam in China and not them.

    • @hihihi1q23
      @hihihi1q23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@CeleryMan666 Yeah, they should be like Valve who don't even make games and who allow pedos, racists, and rapists on their platform.

  • @aaa72317
    @aaa72317 5 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    0:00 Vault-Tec called. They want their representative back.

    • @benderbender-ij7ld
      @benderbender-ij7ld 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh yea... He does look like that dude doesn't he?

    • @hospicemorrison7621
      @hospicemorrison7621 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It seems to have the same big protagonist lighting issue as fallout 4 as well

    • @michelangelo5903
      @michelangelo5903 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      the game looks like a fallout 4 DLC

    • @michelangelo5903
      @michelangelo5903 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alex F that’s definitely true they need to completely give fallout 5 an update fallout 4 is unstable all the time, it just reminds me of fallout with the characters and what you do, and what everything looks like, but in the best way not a negative one

    • @mark321123
      @mark321123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 90's called, they want their "____ called" joke back.

  • @Mike55690
    @Mike55690 5 ปีที่แล้ว +274

    I've always appreciated how in depth your reviews are for any game, just honesty, to the point - Thank You again Karek for what you do and as always keep up the amazing work !

  • @user-dz3lo4wh1q
    @user-dz3lo4wh1q 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Man, you're a trooper. Putting in the time to bring us reviews that aren't two minutes long or filled with sponsored bullcrap.

  • @TruculentSheep
    @TruculentSheep 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    So, a game set in a rotting, coastal city, where ape-people and fish-people are at war with one another? I'm getting serious Southampton/Portsmouth vibes here.

  • @wakaneut
    @wakaneut 5 ปีที่แล้ว +527

    "Wait for sale?" Great. Just about time when released in Steam.

    • @trblemayker5157
      @trblemayker5157 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      It should be patched and relatively bug free by then.

    • @thagomizers6329
      @thagomizers6329 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      We get it. You like steam. Oh well life moves on

    • @burgerbastard4741
      @burgerbastard4741 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      @@thagomizers6329 What a pointless comment. Steam isn't perfect, but there is _nothing_ to like about Epic.

    • @darkestification
      @darkestification 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      WhitePrivileged AmericanMale He said the truth though.

    • @thatoneguyudkutube2803
      @thatoneguyudkutube2803 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@thagomizers6329
      He's telling it like it is fuck Epic

  • @DoomFinger511
    @DoomFinger511 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    You had me at "...in the span of like 11 minutes 8 people go and unceremoniously take a piss on the same trashcan"

  • @bveracka
    @bveracka 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is obviously based on the story "The Shadow Over Innsmouth" where this outsider goes to investigate (something) a town that's decrepit and nearly underwater and full of fish-like people. It's widely considered one of Lovecraft's greatest. While they nailed some things like the fish people and the look of the city, and I'll certainly play it at some point, at $60 it's a 'wait for sale'. Thanks so much for reviewing this Karak 👍

    • @jbeachboy100
      @jbeachboy100 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yup. It's Lovecraft inspired.

  • @alishafqat9404
    @alishafqat9404 5 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    looks like most of the issues can be fixed with few updates/patches.

    • @Superhirnable
      @Superhirnable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Sparta Batallion savage?

    • @Kai-tn4yx
      @Kai-tn4yx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Sparta Batallion Are you a special needs person?

    • @k.s.2935
      @k.s.2935 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @Sparta Batallion That didn't have a damn thing to do with his comment on the game.

    • @pushrod3022
      @pushrod3022 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well, to be fair Sparta has a good point.

    • @rafszanulislam7714
      @rafszanulislam7714 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Sparta Batallion are u high brother??

  • @MukGames
    @MukGames 5 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Dark Corners of the Earth also had your character commit suicide if your sanity got too low. Makes sense it would return here.

    • @v-trigger6137
      @v-trigger6137 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      If your insanity is too high so protagonist commits suicide?
      I'm getting Fahrenheit vibes here 🤔

    • @Grandmastergav86
      @Grandmastergav86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lovecraft's Untold Stories has a nice insanity mechanic too. Underrated game imo.

    • @mgtowlifeseasyifyoutry1274
      @mgtowlifeseasyifyoutry1274 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Zipgun TV wtf is wrong with you

    • @mgtowlifeseasyifyoutry1274
      @mgtowlifeseasyifyoutry1274 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Zipgun TV you called someone a idiot... Cause they spelled something wrong... Don't have kids

    • @harmonlanager2670
      @harmonlanager2670 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Zipgun TV No, they used the right word. Your sanity is your ability to keep a firm grasp on reality. Hence why, when low, your character goes nuts.
      Sanity is the opposite of insanity. Low sanity = high insanity

  • @eternal_napalm6442
    @eternal_napalm6442 5 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem is a CLASSIC.

    • @Kazymedic
      @Kazymedic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah, I think we need a remaster of that one.

    • @thaibreuer3533
      @thaibreuer3533 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Kazymedic we need a remaster AND a sequel

    • @rayyanali4471
      @rayyanali4471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wasn't there a Kickstarter for a spiritual Successor to that game a couple of years ago?

    • @CALIGULA198X
      @CALIGULA198X 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely.

  • @mattmuttley
    @mattmuttley 5 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    The visual aesthetic here reminds me a lot of Fallout 4's Far Harbor

    • @massachusetts9394
      @massachusetts9394 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      paytoncntrll7 You got that right. Most of Lovecraft’s work is set in Northeastern Massachusetts. As for Far Harbor... that’s Maine. But it’s very similar in its architecture. Maine was once part of Massachusetts.

    • @TheSectric
      @TheSectric 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @paytoncntrll7 Withiut a doubt the strongest parts of Bethesda games is their world and exploration. Exploring and looting places is really the only part of fallout 4 that didnt disappoint me.

    • @EmperorConstantinus
      @EmperorConstantinus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bethesda did put a lot of Lovecraftian references in Fallout 4 in general.

    • @bultronlagore2095
      @bultronlagore2095 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sectric Fallout 4 had much more than just Looting and Exploring. The Gun play was Sooooo much better than Fallout 3 and New Vegas. Building Settlements which was very in-depth as far as what you can create. The customization of your settlers and AI partners. Just Exploration and Looting was the only non disappointment?? Did you even play the Freaking game??

    • @bultronlagore2095
      @bultronlagore2095 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sectric Oh Yeah, lets not forget all the cool mods that you can download for free on all gaming platforms.

  • @daking6361
    @daking6361 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    That jogging animation looks so derpy 😂

    • @gimmedataids
      @gimmedataids 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      whole thing looks derpy

  • @faithless-games3893
    @faithless-games3893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Was waiting for you to review this, thank you man!

  • @stormageddon42
    @stormageddon42 5 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Well, you said his name out loud. I'll miss your videos after you are devoured by the Elder ones.

    • @appenginenode
      @appenginenode 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whose name?

    • @stormageddon42
      @stormageddon42 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's a thing in the Lovecraft lore that if you say Hastur it will summon him.

    • @kellydonohue9030
      @kellydonohue9030 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      JBsTotalGaming good grief so what happens if you type it. Heheh

    • @saifallahghidhaoui1853
      @saifallahghidhaoui1853 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@appenginenode Cthulhu

  • @iHaveTheDocuments
    @iHaveTheDocuments 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like how they carefully made the ape man very light in color. Can you imagine the backlash if they didn't realize and made him dark.

  • @FelixIakhos
    @FelixIakhos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I think games don't lend themselves very well to Lovecraftian horror, as you will almost always retain some level of control. However scale is something which games do have going for them, games like DS and Bloodborne use this very well. I think a lovecraftian VR title could make for an interesting experience.

    • @HPalternetive
      @HPalternetive 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Felix
      Void horror or the fear of voids in video games called kenophobia.
      It’s to anyone who has it like me it’s really terrifying sometimes.
      I think you kinda can say it’s cosmic horror in some way.
      To fear the abyss and the unknown of falling to it.

    • @JDKT002
      @JDKT002 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think Amnesia is the best and most true to form Lovecraftian style horror game made. I think video games can do it justice, It just needs to be ultra focused and probably keep to a small more personal scale.

    • @koreyjeffers6963
      @koreyjeffers6963 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed, lovecraft was a master at cosmic horror. Horror that wasn't scary because the immensely detailed descriptions he gave of the monster but rather because what he left to the imagination. I mean one of the scary things In his stories are fungus...that doesn't play well with ultra realistic graphics yet it's horrifying when left in the readers mind.

    • @jorgeloredo100
      @jorgeloredo100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bloodborne is the best Lovecraft inspired game that I've ever played

    • @ifievertakeaselfiepleaseki8372
      @ifievertakeaselfiepleaseki8372 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bloodborne is the obvious and greatest choice but one no one has mention, wont be everyones kinda game but used aspects of cosmic horror really well....
      Darkest Dungeon. Picked it up for under 10 in a ps sale with all the dlc and it's inventive with the use of how you use the light and how your team members react to mental stress. Can become paranoid and start attacking team mates randomly or believe they deserve punishment and force there way to the front line hoping to be hit. The lack of them following orders ajd doing unexpected things once there psyche has broke is really interesting.

  • @SolarMoth
    @SolarMoth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for blurring the mission list! No spoiling!

  • @Ray__E
    @Ray__E 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Damn, I swear you are a machine.🤣 You pump reviews out quickly. Keep up the good work

    • @ACGreviews
      @ACGreviews  5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thanks man. If you like the stuiff maybe check out patreon and discord. No lie youtube is not cutting it and patreon helps

    • @bveracka
      @bveracka 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ..and they're GREAT reviews too! Usually whenever other reviewers crunch out a game, it's five minutes and filled with sponsored bullcrap 😎

    • @Ray__E
      @Ray__E 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ACGreviews You're welcome. I will definitely check out your patreon. You are a great reviewer. No bs or fluff but very in depth

  • @michaelcoffey1991
    @michaelcoffey1991 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Typical amazing in depth review that ONLY you can do now that everyone else is compromised and no one does the level you do :). Huge thank you for this my sister has been waiting and drooling for this game so I will be sending her here tonight to watch. Thanks again and to you an the whole team a huge thank you for THIS game buying person :)

  • @Casshio
    @Casshio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I cannot stress this enough:
    Your reviews are so rich with detail and indepth information that it's making me Not only happy but sad aswell. Why? Well...you say it yourself in the beginning of every video you bring us.
    Thank you. I...No, we appreciate you and your work. And yes, I will check out your patreon as soon as I can.

  • @MakaveliTheDon2
    @MakaveliTheDon2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    About two hours in and I'm actually really enjoying the game, it has its flaws but I love that it doesnt hold your hand, never played a detective game and this one just really got my attention from the beginning.

  • @Uwenthol_J_Gibblesworth
    @Uwenthol_J_Gibblesworth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You can get this game for $49.94 on Amazon, day one edition, if you're looking to not pay full price for the console version.
    Thanks for the review as always!

  • @jessechuff
    @jessechuff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I just bought it because I was excited, knowing the reception has been a bit mixed. And so far (only about an hour in) I am very interested despite the very obvious jank. There’s something pulling me in even though there are a few things that are very bothersome.

  • @renmorpheus
    @renmorpheus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Given that no one does detective games as well as Frogware, I'm not so putt off by the sometimes janky controls or the bugs- especially because oftentimes Aaa games have similar bugs yet less creativity. I just hope one day they can release a polished game that is as perfect as it is unique. Same goes for Obsidian.

  • @madrespeck5468
    @madrespeck5468 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Gamespot gave this game a 3/10. Which is insane, every other game reviewer gave it a 7 or 8.

  • @invictusmaneo3439
    @invictusmaneo3439 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    3:31 "Where sprinting through the city results in you meeting a bunch of characters that look like they all got dunked on in the genetics ball game" Christ that's a good line.

  • @mrpoopiebungholio4871
    @mrpoopiebungholio4871 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Headfirst's "Dark corners of the Earth" is the best adaptation of a Lovecraftian tale. Period !
    They just oughta remaster that one, like how Capcom did RE2.

    • @ChronicGamer-rl2bo
      @ChronicGamer-rl2bo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow! haven't seen commander keen in like 25 years give or take. I actually really enjoyed the game as a child.

    • @mrpoopiebungholio4871
      @mrpoopiebungholio4871 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChronicGamer-rl2bo it's pretty cheap on Steam. THE REAL KEEN ! NOT WHATEVER GARBAGE ZENIMAX HAS SHIT OUT.

  • @vintagecottonon
    @vintagecottonon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Lovecraftian themed games always pique my interest... but dat running animation is whack 😂

    • @newironside
      @newironside 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Twist; The MC is mind swapped with an Old One

    • @th3envyp238
      @th3envyp238 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      But...but...that is EXACTLY how I run in real

  • @devilgames2217
    @devilgames2217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Vampyr is on sale right now on the PS store. Highly recommend that game. 👍

    • @def-po8tu
      @def-po8tu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was an ok game it gets pretty boring at times

    • @savagemantis9060
      @savagemantis9060 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same, i loved it

    • @spider496
      @spider496 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I didnt like it.

    • @ianvidarsen4314
      @ianvidarsen4314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Got it a week ago. It's fantastic.

  • @Deioth
    @Deioth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    7:11 Why does the main character sound like a bad impersonation of Raycevick?

  • @OuhPii
    @OuhPii 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Seems pretty interesting » Gonna wait a few patches and look how it evolves.
    Thanks for avoiding any spoilers!

    • @PurpleHotcake
      @PurpleHotcake 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you bought it, m8?

    • @OuhPii
      @OuhPii 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PurpleHotcake
      Nah sry, too much stuff in-between ....and actually forgot that it existed ^^'

    • @PurpleHotcake
      @PurpleHotcake 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OuhPii LOL aight man, thank for replying! :)

  • @TheProphegy
    @TheProphegy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Karak, have you tried the PS5 version? I heard it fixed a lot of stuff and is now 4K/60 with improved graphics and dualsense support on PS5, as well as faster loading times. Would love to hear if it would go from a deep sale or a full on purchase game from you now.

  • @preng2355
    @preng2355 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    the player movements are weird
    I mean, it's not just like today standard
    just compare it with yakuza Kiwami 2 and Witcher 3 movements

    • @Thrillkilled
      @Thrillkilled 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Frank Ricard Alexander Witcher 3 player movements are terrible, tf?

    • @mcjm9760
      @mcjm9760 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Thrillkilled He meant the movements look outdated compared to Kiwami 2 and Witcher 3.

    • @YeOldeMachine
      @YeOldeMachine 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The movements also remind me of Vampyr, but despite the weird looking run, I really enjoyed it.

  • @painfullyaware5221
    @painfullyaware5221 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great job dissecting the game. You manage to hit the highs and lows in a very even, objective way.

  • @hassonvg1
    @hassonvg1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bruh ACG blurs out objective notifications to avoid spoilers, smh thats amazing !

  • @Standbackforscience
    @Standbackforscience 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the review. I get all my Epic exclusives from TPB, so the low quality isn't really an issue.

  • @Noble_Isaac
    @Noble_Isaac 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Waiting for my Amazon copy to arrive today! Thanks Karak for the review :)

    • @dallasdiehard1651
      @dallasdiehard1651 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dark Symphony I’m assuming you’ve played....is there a decent amount of action? Story good? And do you have to play chithulu?

  • @samvimes9510
    @samvimes9510 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Despite the technical problems, this sounds pretty cool. I'm a little shocked at the price point though, like really? $60? This looks like a $40 game _at most._

  • @ReadyAimFire_
    @ReadyAimFire_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Dark Corners of the Earth - for a long time was, and still is, the best computer Cthulhu game ever.

  • @occasionalfeelgood23
    @occasionalfeelgood23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Couldn't agree more, this game has equal parts I loved and disliked. For every moment I was totally enthralled with the game, there was a moment I wanted to throw my controller at the screen.

  • @bigmiki2620
    @bigmiki2620 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The different voice actors reminds me of Fallout New Vegas's "Lateer"

  • @CMTechnica
    @CMTechnica 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That scene when you investigate the crimes of the past with the handprints completely covering the walls actually forced me to look away. It’s the fish eye effect from the Witcher 3 dialed up to fifty, and makes me feel like my eyes are gonna explode.

  • @Absquatulationist
    @Absquatulationist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Not buying because epic, but still watching the whole video because ACG

    • @jon4715
      @jon4715 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      rforrestg On the other hand, I’m glad Steam is seeing competition and even hurting. Valve hasn’t given us a game in way too long. Half-Life 2 is why I’m on Steam. But why be loyal when it seems they only care about cold business at this point.
      I’m exclusively GOG these days, but look forward to when Valve excites the industry again.

    • @ThriceAsLong
      @ThriceAsLong 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jon4715 This isn't competition, at all.

    • @missnikki8927
      @missnikki8927 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's nice,thanks for keeping us informed.

    • @jon4715
      @jon4715 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThriceAsLong And as a consumer, I prefer to spend my cash on DRM-free products.
      And it is competition. It's how the economy works.

  • @anthonyuccello1458
    @anthonyuccello1458 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hearing these intros, it really makes me wish this is how I started my book reports back in school....

  • @flyingplantwhale545
    @flyingplantwhale545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Playing this on Switch. The perfect game to experience in bed late at night. The city is so visually appealing and interesting to explore.

    • @thelegendofthem6120
      @thelegendofthem6120 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How has it been? I just got it for like 18 dollars

  • @user-no2od5hv4u
    @user-no2od5hv4u 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    No steam, no gog, then don't care

    • @orangecarbad8892
      @orangecarbad8892 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Simple as that. And GOG just got Vampyr as well.

    • @Kai-tn4yx
      @Kai-tn4yx 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The game will come to Steam and GOG in 2020.

    • @TheBlackswanwhite
      @TheBlackswanwhite 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      why?is steam paying you or giving u free games?

    • @MistaEdits
      @MistaEdits 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      marko mandic No but they don’t shit on consumers and leak their information as well as use shitty business practices. They also don’t release half baked trash launchers.

    • @astrea4020
      @astrea4020 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      marko mandic No lmao. Epic is just a shitty company and no one in their right mind is supporting them.

  • @kaipacifica1289
    @kaipacifica1289 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Frogwares fan. Will definitely pick this up.

  • @hathbeenslain
    @hathbeenslain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really does look (visually) like Vampyr but obviously in a pretty different setting + there’s daylight.

  • @PepsiWithCoke
    @PepsiWithCoke 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    No steam no buy

    • @gaz8177
      @gaz8177 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      PepsiWithCoke yep same

    • @Kai-tn4yx
      @Kai-tn4yx 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The game will come to Steam in 2020.

    • @johnherrera5261
      @johnherrera5261 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Blind loyalty yummy

  • @cannabiscovepnw
    @cannabiscovepnw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just got the delux onsale nintendo switcb oled $13 usa.

    • @victorvazquez1284
      @victorvazquez1284 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And how do you like it? Thinking of capitalizing on that same switch deal?

    • @cannabiscovepnw
      @cannabiscovepnw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@victorvazquez1284 decent. Good for the xollection

  • @Sleepy.Time.
    @Sleepy.Time. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    this was a day one buy for me in till they sold out to Epic, now ill likely forget it exist by the time its on steam

    • @astrea4020
      @astrea4020 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      S R I mean they could’ve gotten with Steam to sell. Now they’re going to be missing out on revenue from the first year because no one wants to buy something off a shitty company.

    • @ambiguousgender7616
      @ambiguousgender7616 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Support the Monopoly that doesn't give a shit about you.

  • @wileyvet815
    @wileyvet815 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm late to the party. Great video. Was on the fence due to mixed reviews, but just got the base game on Xbox One for under $13 four days ago. So far so good. Have only just finished the first case involving Throgmorton's son. It's definitely creepy.😊

  • @SkillGame
    @SkillGame 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This game sounds amazing. I can see those technical issues being annoying but, considering how little the many flaws of Vampyr and LA Noire bothered me, I expect they won't stop me from loving this game. Sadly, I hate it when I drop an explosive load of physical cowardice in my pants, so I might need to avoid spicy food before playing. Thanks for another great review.

  • @ThaWolferine
    @ThaWolferine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the review as always, and cannot wait to pick it up! Been waiting a long time for this one. Thanks for all of the effort, time and hard work that you put into your reviews. They're always a treat.
    However, funny aside, in Bethesda's and Ubisofts earlier days, they put out a game called Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth. And if you let your character go insane, or didn't really pay attention to it, he would literally put the gun up to his temple, shoot himself, and then you'd have to start from your last save. So not the first game to do it, but SO glad they included it.

  • @teboxi
    @teboxi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for slowing down the pace of speech a bit. It's fun to listen the verbal blast but some of the content tends to go over my head since english is not my native language. Thanks for the best reviews!

  • @ScreamerRSA
    @ScreamerRSA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:34 Me standing to attention when seeing ACG review notification.

  • @aslakjacobsen1517
    @aslakjacobsen1517 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    best reviewer on youtube hands down

  • @adamkiraly7866
    @adamkiraly7866 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I first saw the title, I didn't think you can make a lovecraftian world with a detective as it's main character, since the whole cuthulu/eldergod mythos heavily relies on mystery. I saw the first hour of gameplay, and I honestly think they might have done it. Well, at least I hope they did, we will see :D

  • @dcosta7716
    @dcosta7716 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    tl/dr: Wait for it to be released on Steam.
    Exactly the same thought when I heard that it was an Epic Exclusive.

  • @HeyMyNameIs...
    @HeyMyNameIs... 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I read about this game a couple of times never really into lovecraft. But after seeing multiple videos around this game and twitch streams. I'm really into this clunky atmospheric game with a big and beautiful open world were everything looks handcrafted! I'm definitely buying this when it's on sale.

  • @flamebrindger3984
    @flamebrindger3984 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I wish they gave him a smaller backpack. Why is it so big?!

    • @gnarkillguch
      @gnarkillguch 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's multiple outfits in the game. I actually talked to one of the devs about it a while back.

    • @ds90seph
      @ds90seph 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is the most worrying thing for me lol, legit. I always thought it looked dumb in the preview footage too.

    • @flamebrindger3984
      @flamebrindger3984 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gnarkillguch Thanks for info! The game looks interesting, but the backpack looks so ridiculous. 😂

  • @TheLivingRoomHero
    @TheLivingRoomHero 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Karak you got hands down the best reviews! I have been wanting to play this game for the more "hardcore" investigation mechanics and today I picked the game up for 15 bucks and I love it! Thanks for the amazing work you put into your content!

  • @Jason-hl2wy
    @Jason-hl2wy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Really want this to be a good experience so I'll wait for a few patches and a drop in price

  • @kingxerocole4616
    @kingxerocole4616 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's games like this that reveal the subtle brilliance of Rockstar's games: their npcs are rarely distracting or buggy.

    • @suplextrain
      @suplextrain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      More like the power of insane budgets, manpower and crunch.

    • @kingxerocole4616
      @kingxerocole4616 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@suplextrain Budgets and manpower which they acquired through making consistently extraordinary games for decades.

    • @el9b
      @el9b 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You compared an indie dev to arguably the biggest tripple A dev out their 😑 if this game had 315 million to spend and thousands of workers it abused for crunch i assure you it wouldnt be buggy

    • @kingxerocole4616
      @kingxerocole4616 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@el9b another county heard from, thanks

    • @suplextrain
      @suplextrain 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kingxerocole4616 Partially extraordinary. Parts of their games are downright terrible and archaic. RDR2 had horrid controls, poor mission structure, non-sensical systems (like how disguises/crimes work, how ammo and weapons become unequipped after riding around on your horse for a while, etc) and so on.
      It's mostly the production quality that's impressive nowadays, not the game's actual design.

  • @gtabro1337
    @gtabro1337 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    OMG 30 mins ago I got sad because there 2 more days until release so no reviews and BOOM, Karak's here. Thanks man, on point as always

  • @astraldragon01
    @astraldragon01 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the review, I am waiting on my code to turn up, but I still love the look of this game and even though they reached for the heart of Cuthulu world I think they got pretty close and time will most likely fix the issues, theses guys were pretty quick to fix all their Sherlock games when something went belly up in them. Can't wait to play it

  • @joab757
    @joab757 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the idea of pinning objects you find to a map! And live there’s an option that doesn’t hold your hand like you are basically watching a movie play out!
    We need a GREAT investigation game set in a real open world.

  • @jayt4533
    @jayt4533 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Well I hope they patch the game up, I love the design of the game I've been interested in playing for a while.

  • @gonzalo331
    @gonzalo331 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Is it me, or is this game like Vampyr but set in an hp lovecraft universe?

  • @adampoole948
    @adampoole948 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    despite knowing nothing about Cthulhu and the game apparently having issues, I really like the look of it and i wanna give it a play on ps4 after a price drop and some patches.. awesome review as always, Karak

  • @intergalacticspacewizard1966
    @intergalacticspacewizard1966 5 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Looks pretty jank, i think i'll wait a bit, especially with the EGS exclusivity
    maybe i'll pick it up on a deep sale 3-4 years from now

    • @drewdahlen9660
      @drewdahlen9660 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      LMAO!you know damn well in 3 or 4 years some games arent even available..i can see waiting for a couple patches to fix some issues..wating 3 or 4 years for a game I wanna play is like torture for me not to mention the game back log after that much time has passed..but if you have that longevity power to you.just dont get it in 4 years and say "the graphics are bad" cause you now have a ps5.hehe

    • @MohamedHassan-xe7oe
      @MohamedHassan-xe7oe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love how you assume you’re just gong to live that long. Life is too short man

    • @HaosOnline
      @HaosOnline 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MohamedHassan-xe7oe but long enough to enjoy what you want. You dont need to rush to everything.

    • @MohamedHassan-xe7oe
      @MohamedHassan-xe7oe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dark-Sol all I’m saying is don’t assume you’ll be here in 3 and 4 years. A lot can happen in that time

    • @astrea4020
      @astrea4020 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mohamed Hassan Lol let people do what they want

  • @anghuynguyenbang6394
    @anghuynguyenbang6394 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man you give some very detailed review and I really like your voice too
    Never find this good a review elsewhere

  • @playhighwhilegames7151
    @playhighwhilegames7151 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've played this game non-stop on my day off. There's strategic planning to most of the game but there's a consistent way of farming loot by going into marked buildings which kinda sucks a bit but its not game breaking. I haven't felt uncomfortable from playing a horror game in quite a while since most only have cheap scares. There were many moments in the storyline that had me hesitating from progressing further because of what you see throughout the game.

  • @isengrim99
    @isengrim99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a positive surprise. Beyond what I expected

  • @NickSlaten333
    @NickSlaten333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is such a great game. Just bought it and been playing it all day. And I completely see what you mean about it firing on all four cylinders compared to when it's not. The biggest issue this game has is its potential. If they just fixed the combat and polished it up it could have easily been game of the year.

  • @Ashpleeeease
    @Ashpleeeease 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are thorough AF. Thanks!

  • @BigSeeBG
    @BigSeeBG 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really really loved this game. Loved it. I know it’s probably not for everyone, but it had a Vampyr feelish to it. I thoroughly enjoyed this entire game!

    • @Micah__
      @Micah__ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      May I ask what platform you played it on? I’m thinking about getting this for the PS4 and was curious about performance and bugs.

    • @BigSeeBG
      @BigSeeBG 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Micah I played it on Xbox One X

  • @inevias1986
    @inevias1986 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cheers for the review Karak. Was really looking forward to this one. Definitely going to pass on it now, as the issues you outlined would bother the hell out of me. It's funny you compared it to Vampyre as i'm currently playing that now on Gamepass (PC) and loving it. Had watched your review of it and was super interested, so glad to be getting around to playing it.

  • @TheCgOrion
    @TheCgOrion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Derr da derr." -ACG LMAO! I love it, as always.

  • @brian1291
    @brian1291 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Games I never even heard about lol and still come here to watch the reviews...ACG, you're awesome dude.

  • @Crazelord91
    @Crazelord91 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wanted to get this for PC but I won't support Epic exclusives, so I guess I'll get this for PS4

    • @radarphaser
      @radarphaser 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You’re still supporting Epic buy giving these shills money

    • @gwynbleiddroach2589
      @gwynbleiddroach2589 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I won’t be buying it period, I won’t support companies that tell the gamer to go fuck himself.

    • @theycallmeGUN
      @theycallmeGUN 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gwynbleidd Roach Epic told you that? I’m so sorry

    • @Crazelord91
      @Crazelord91 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@radarphaser Not really, it all depends on how they licensed Unreal 4, Epic may not get a cut of sales but got an upfront payment. So buying it on PS4 doesn't support epic specifically.
      They definitely get a cut of sales on the Epic Store. If there are no sales for the PC port it'll still give a clear message to the publishers about the exclusivity practice.
      Buying it on console is a way to still support the developers and these types of games. No sales at all won't be blamed on Epic, it will be blamed on the game itself

    • @ZombiAstral
      @ZombiAstral 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm definitely picking this on the ps4 as well. This game is right up my alley.

  • @OnwardToMail
    @OnwardToMail 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reid? Isnt that the name of the main character in Vampyre as well?

    • @CtheIronblooded
      @CtheIronblooded 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, but this one spells it Reed, so it's ok!

  • @Theottselmaster
    @Theottselmaster 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ohhh im glad you got a review out. Gonna take your advice and wait.

  • @MrDueltube
    @MrDueltube 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This looks like a Lovecraftian version of LA Noire. That game also had shooting mechanics that were just adequate. Which is fine as long the star of the show the crime solving mechanics are as good as they should be, looks like a solid game.

  • @Oliver-uh5ze
    @Oliver-uh5ze 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    10:59 one of the rare times when Karak laughs during a review

  • @KairosObj
    @KairosObj 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that ya blur the mission details as to not spoil for us. Noice touch.

  • @stonerdemon
    @stonerdemon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gotta love how hipsters worship Cthulhu but have actually never read a single one of Lovecraft's stories. They only care about getting the Funko figure.

  • @fallvegas
    @fallvegas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I guess it's a good thing Amazon sold it to me for like $50ish instead of the full $64.

    • @grundged
      @grundged 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Instant gaming has it for $36 if you really want this game. Even at that price this is a pass for me. Looks awful.

    • @fallvegas
      @fallvegas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@grundged to each their own, but i like to keep the number of websites i put my credit card on to a minimum.

  • @jayichigo
    @jayichigo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    🎵 Drain you of your sanity, now face the thing the thing that should not be🎵

  • @His0ka
    @His0ka 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Epic exklusive. ..so its the wait or pirate option of course

    • @Between_Scylla_and_Kharybdis
      @Between_Scylla_and_Kharybdis 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'ts not pirating, it's surprise quality control

    • @gnarkillguch
      @gnarkillguch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you do decide to torrent it, I'd wait a couple weeks or months first. These guys always have a ton of patches they put out for their games after launch.

  • @geekrepublic8308
    @geekrepublic8308 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's what I felt like this one was a wait for a sale. Thanks for confirming that! 👍

  • @SuperAwesomeWeirdGuy
    @SuperAwesomeWeirdGuy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    “Buy, wait for sale, rent, or never touch”
    >On the Epic Games store
    Never touch.

  • @losdaghost7688
    @losdaghost7688 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone else notice the guy at 2:45 teleport after the camera swung around?

  • @Babybarschalarm
    @Babybarschalarm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    >Epic
    Never touch then..

    • @Jason-hl2wy
      @Jason-hl2wy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Guess it'll just get it on console

    • @pineapplepen3542
      @pineapplepen3542 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      why is that?

    • @light819
      @light819 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's coming to steam just not until next year so we will get the post patches and fixes version

    • @startide
      @startide 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@light819 fuck the studio regardless, I ain't supporting that exclusivity bullshit.

  • @justdev8965
    @justdev8965 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude you mentioned Eternal Darkness. Don't make me undust my GameCube. I'll have all my chores undone if I do that. Dangerous console. The best library of all time! Back when games were released thoroughly tested, bug-free day one!
    Cool review. May I suggest you speak just a little slower? It might give your listeners more time to absorb what's being said.

  • @kombinatsiya6000
    @kombinatsiya6000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    11:00: that laugh :)