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Shadow of the Colossus is still a masterpiece
What if we killed some giant hulking beasts, but felt really bad about it? Shadow of the Colossus is an absolute all-timer, one of those lightning-in-a-bottle moments that can never be replaced or replicated. Even as we approach its 20th birthday, it stands as a high watermark for spectacle, atmosphere, and just overall game design.
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What happened to stealth games? | Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Intravenous 2 | Episode 22
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Much like making a podcast without being listened to, there's something innately satisfying about creeping through the shadows without being seen. The Last of Us Part 2 kicked us back into a stealth mode and reminded us of the simpler pleasures in life like going prone in tall grass and occasionally making people stop moving. Stealth games, it turns out, are pretty dope, but there actually just...
Ep.21 - Metaphor: ReFantazio, Silent Hill 2, Disco Elysium Followups and More!
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So we uhh punted on Resident Evil 6 - we'll come back to it, I promise! - but we did hop on a couple huge, critically-acclaimed and fairly awesome big recent releases that we had to talk about. Josh has been diving into Metaphor: Refantazio, the new sprawling JRPG epic from the Persona devs, while Drew has been creeping ever-so-slowly through the thick fog and thicker dread of the Silent Hill 2...
Ep.20 - Resident Evil 5 (is good, actually?)
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Spooky season continues with one of the least-beloved entries in one of the most-beloved survival horror series. Despite still being the best-selling game with the words "Resident" and "Evil" in the title, RE5 has a reputation as being not necessarily the nadir of the series, but the moment it began shamelessly trend-chasing and plummeting toward irrelevance. Despite the gleeful dive into full-...
Ep.19 - The Last Of Us: Part 2 (Is Pretty Great!)
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I guess that's... the last of him 😎. This week, we tackle one of the more controversial major sequels in recent memory, The Last of Us: Part 2. Almost a half a decade (and a remaster) later, the internet is still very.... uhhh, divided on the story of this game. We spend some time talking about the choices it makes, how well they work for us, the upcoming season 2 of the HBO show, and the damn-...
Ep.18 - Disco Elysium (is one of the best games ever)
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"You are a violent and irrepressible miracle. The vacuum of cosmos and the stars burning in it are afraid of you. Given enough time you would wipe us all out and replace us with nothing just by accident." Disco Elysium is an absolutely breathtaking experience, a medium-defining accomplishment that's equal parts beautiful, ugly, hilarious, devastating, charming, hopeful, and human. It's a game t...
Ep.17 - The Age of Flops (Concord, Skull & Bones, Suicide Squad)
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And we're back! Thanks for bearing with us while we got out lives together for a couple weeks - we made our grand re-entrance with a look at some of the least-anticipated games of this year or any other. There's been a unique phenomenon lately of these extremely high-profile failures; just this year we've had Suicide Squad, Skull & Bones, and Concord blow through mountains of cash and release t...
UFO 50 is awesome (bonus episode!)
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UFO 50 finally released after having been in development for ages, and its one of the most low-key ambitious games I've played. It's extremely cool, as you'll hear me say no less than a dozen times in this mini-episode, and I couldn't wait to share some of my excitement about it. Thanks for listening! -Drew Support Bastard Sword by contributing to their tip jar: tips.pinecast.com/jar/bastard-sword
An Announcement! (We'll be right back)
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An Announcement! (We'll be right back)
Ep.15 - Overrated Games (The Last of Us, Red Dead Redemption 2)
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Ep.15 - Overrated Games (The Last of Us, Red Dead Redemption 2)
Ep.14 - Max Payne 3
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Ep.14 - Max Payne 3
Ep.13 - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
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Ep.13 - 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
Ep.12 - Shadow of the Erdtree - Lore Discussion and Post-Game Review
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Ep.12 - Shadow of the Erdtree - Lore Discussion and Post-Game Review
Ep.11 - Underappreciated Games (XCom 2, Spec Ops: The Line, Hypnospace Outlaw, Risk of Rain 2)
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Ep.11 - Underappreciated Games (XCom 2, Spec Ops: The Line, Hypnospace Outlaw, Risk of Rain 2)
Shadow of the Erdtree: Early Impressions (BONUS EPISODE)
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Shadow of the Erdtree: Early Impressions (BONUS EPISODE)
Ep.10 - Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur, Star Wars Outlaws: SGF Wrapup
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Ep.10 - Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur, Star Wars Outlaws: SGF Wrapup
The Big, Bad Revenge of Sylux - Metroid Prime 4 Trailer Breakdown
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The Big, Bad Revenge of Sylux - Metroid Prime 4 Trailer Breakdown
Ep.9 - Ranking Every Soulsborne Game
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Ep.9 - Ranking Every Soulsborne Game
Ep.8 - Katana Bastards [Katana Zero]
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Ep.8 - Katana Bastards [Katana Zero]
Have graphics peaked? And does it matter?
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Have graphics peaked? And does it matter?
Ep.7 - Bastard Hill [Silent Hill 2 Remake]
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Ep.7 - Bastard Hill [Silent Hill 2 Remake]
Ep.6 - Bastard Control [Control]
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Ep.6 - Bastard Control [Control]
Dissecting the new Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer | Was the Numen question answered?
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Dissecting the new Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer | Was the Numen question answered?
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Story Trailer Analysis
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Story Trailer Analysis
Ep.5 - Animal Bastards [Animal Well]
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Ep.5 - Animal Bastards [Animal Well]
THE MESSENGER REVIEW | One of the most overlooked metroidvanias?
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THE MESSENGER REVIEW | One of the most overlooked metroidvanias?
Ep.4 - Bastardborne [Bloodborne]
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Ep.4 - Bastardborne [Bloodborne]
DELTA EMULATOR IMPRESSIONS | Nintendo Games on the iPhone!
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DELTA EMULATOR IMPRESSIONS | Nintendo Games on the iPhone!
STELLAR BLADE IMPRESSIONS | AAA Gaming Done Right?
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STELLAR BLADE IMPRESSIONS | AAA Gaming Done Right?
DUMB MGS REVIEWS: VOL 2 #metalgearsolid
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DUMB MGS REVIEWS: VOL 2 #metalgearsolid

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  • @AverageWaterDrinker
    @AverageWaterDrinker 2 дні тому

    “And one-hits you” I’m pretty sure that’s the entire game.

  • @wesleylloyd3403
    @wesleylloyd3403 7 днів тому

    I was so rocked by this take.

  • @jjknight5627
    @jjknight5627 9 днів тому

    I'm abit of a wet blanket about the blue point remake, I reckon they took too many liberties with certain details of the dark energy design. And some of the environments are too lush now for maximum graphics. Gotta say though, it played great as far as I remember and I can't deny that it looks amazing, inspite of what I said

    • @BastardSwordPod
      @BastardSwordPod 9 днів тому

      Totally fair take. I did end up playing a big chunk of the remake after recording this and liked it a lot. The world feels less barren and the overall atmosphere loses a bit of that hazy dreamlike quality but the colossi are just about perfect and the boosted fidelity really sells the scale. It's a different interpretation for sure but only by a matter of degrees IMO. I do wish the PS3 remaster was available on current systems too though. -Drew

  • @Blitzinner
    @Blitzinner 12 днів тому

    Spec? Does it need high end gaming setup?

    • @BastardSwordPod
      @BastardSwordPod 4 дні тому

      @@Blitzinner Not sure if the dev has released specs yet. Might want to check their Steam page.

  • @JC-ex3gp
    @JC-ex3gp 16 днів тому

    First off badass intro Secondly in the thumb nail, boy someone really messed up if they have to send those guys out lol

  • @ButtorsGaming
    @ButtorsGaming 16 днів тому

    The god mode mechanics need to stop in these games. seeing through walls constant marking even after they have been out of sight for 5 seconds. All these type of mechanics ruin my stealth experience.

  • @drewdavidson663
    @drewdavidson663 17 днів тому

    Sam Fisher was too strong of a masculine character for this current generation. Just started Death Stranding because it came to Xbox. It has some stealth aspects and I'm enjoying it so far.

  • @wongjoseph6079
    @wongjoseph6079 18 днів тому

    easy, not spider-man mj missions

  • @Adamizer-2000
    @Adamizer-2000 18 днів тому

    One thing that bothers me when doing stealth in a game is the control of the character. I hate it when the prompt for silent takedowns are janky or won’t show up. I also dislike when a walk cycle puts you further than you want to go, in stealth you need to stop on a dime. Ect

  • @patrickbroadhead1982
    @patrickbroadhead1982 19 днів тому

    What ever happened to the splinter cell games i played the first and second one, and I thought those were great stealth based games. I still do the whistle when I sneak up on someone in real life.

    • @BastardSwordPod
      @BastardSwordPod 19 днів тому

      There have been rumors of a new one for years now but nothing has happened yet. I miss them.

  • @theroyalpufferfish
    @theroyalpufferfish 19 днів тому

    The option to not use stealth. If you have to do everything perfectly, then it's too stressful. Wolfenstein, sniper contracts whatever, and other games. Stealth gives bonuses, is pretty satisfying to pull off, ect. But those small sections where you get caught and have to restart completely in games? Those are the worst and feel lazy for both the creator and the player.

    • @the_hat_man879
      @the_hat_man879 19 днів тому

      Agreed but one game i can say thay does this well is ghost of tsushima, it has a few forced stealth segments they arnt very long and you can fight if you get seen but you will die you can use that time to go back into stealth, i will admit it has a few instant fails but its only in story related moments and its not very often.

    • @BastardSwordPod
      @BastardSwordPod 19 днів тому

      @@the_hat_man879 GoT's instant fail sections aren't the worst, I still don't like them but they're short and easy enough that it's not a HUGE deal.

    • @the_hat_man879
      @the_hat_man879 19 днів тому

      @BastardSwordPod this completely fair, i also dont like instant fails much bit GoT is damn good

  • @howdoimadeaccount
    @howdoimadeaccount 29 днів тому

    great episode! hyped to listen to your other stuff thank you youtube algorithm

    • @BastardSwordPod
      @BastardSwordPod 28 днів тому

      Awesome! Thanks so much for checking us out, means a lot.

  • @_YZON_
    @_YZON_ Місяць тому

    Man i love this game I’ve finished it like 11 times and got platinum trophy

  • @psyrakan
    @psyrakan Місяць тому

    Best exclusive game on PS4 with Ghost of Tsushima

  • @ESEJESEJ
    @ESEJESEJ Місяць тому

    Bloodborne is meant to depict the nightmarish experience of Victorian-era illness and disease and the dehumanizing nature of medical research, surgery and addiction. /Charred Thermos (An agony of effort: The true story of Bloodborne.

  • @davidkern8689
    @davidkern8689 Місяць тому

    And conceptualization is my favorite art and internal thought in that game

  • @Sammyus513
    @Sammyus513 Місяць тому

    Man sylux working with the space pirates is making me hate him even more now 😡

  • @sametekiz3709
    @sametekiz3709 Місяць тому

    18:20 and their next game cancelled.

  • @dlein93
    @dlein93 Місяць тому

    Very nice vid! Bloodborne is my all-time favorite game too, might have to track those editions down at some point. Love the artwork at the beginning as well, super cool that your wife painted them! I'm lucky enough to have gotten my partner just as obsessed with this game as I am lol, we've sunk hours and hours into it together and have gotten deep into lore hunting. Truly special to be able to share this passion with one's partner 😊

    • @Toastboy776
      @Toastboy776 Місяць тому

      Omg ur living my dream rn 😭

  • @hanscascante7933
    @hanscascante7933 Місяць тому

    Short answer: YES.

  • @DaArtsi
    @DaArtsi 2 місяці тому

    Basically They got us in the first half ngl

  • @thenoteworthy1298
    @thenoteworthy1298 2 місяці тому

    Bloodborne is better cosmic horror than anything Lovecraft ever wrote.

    • @kingcrimson45
      @kingcrimson45 17 днів тому

      well bloodborne is inspired by lovecraft after all

    • @thenoteworthy1298
      @thenoteworthy1298 17 днів тому

      @@kingcrimson45 Inspired indeed, and did it better.

  • @bapesta5277
    @bapesta5277 2 місяці тому

    Waste of skin is the only choice

  • @Solrex_the_Sun_King
    @Solrex_the_Sun_King 2 місяці тому

    I want d pad beam toggling!!!!

  • @weatherman1504
    @weatherman1504 2 місяці тому

    Damn, a lot of people here who know nothing about the Prime series and never played it. Prime 4 is going to be a great Metroid Prime game (with everything that includes), and the people who don't want that can take a hike.

  • @mohamedabdellaoui7081
    @mohamedabdellaoui7081 2 місяці тому

    See the father

  • @quanghuynguyenang8455
    @quanghuynguyenang8455 2 місяці тому

    Just don't get changed by Sweet Baby Inc to add on a gay shit AI is enough to me

  • @matteoziegler7632
    @matteoziegler7632 3 місяці тому

    Highly agree with your takes. It feels like graphics are the only thing that get pushed and other technical aspects are lacking incredible behind now. For me its physics for example RE8 looks great but all the objects are glued to the ground and only designated boxes break appart and it just feels so weird to me. I wont say that iam not blinded by nostalgia but back when BF4 was announced it was not only looking really great it also showed new levels of destruction with collapsing streets and highrises. Sure this stuff was mostly scripted but to think that noone tried to make more out of this feature is such a letdown instead we get the most realistic pebbles and concrete walls which look fuzzier then a ps2 game thanks to TAA and upscaling.

  • @90sbuickguy84
    @90sbuickguy84 3 місяці тому

    This game needs to come to Xbox series X, but there is a rally game very similar to this that is coming to series X either this year or next year it’s called over jump rally

  • @antonisgaratsidis8161
    @antonisgaratsidis8161 3 місяці тому

    Sure and made by non european people mostly

    • @TubularBellsRequiem6531
      @TubularBellsRequiem6531 Місяць тому

      What does their race have to do with this? I'm honestly confused at why that was important to point out

    • @antonisgaratsidis8161
      @antonisgaratsidis8161 Місяць тому

      @@TubularBellsRequiem6531 for this 19th century european style setting

    • @TubularBellsRequiem6531
      @TubularBellsRequiem6531 Місяць тому

      @@antonisgaratsidis8161 mmm fair. I get it now

  • @buttface1127
    @buttface1127 3 місяці тому

    check into Night runners if you haven’t. Midnight club style game that’s made by one dude i think, really fun

  • @Slave_KnightGael
    @Slave_KnightGael 3 місяці тому

    hey, atleast it still better than elden ring and its dlc

  • @samuelotis86
    @samuelotis86 3 місяці тому

    best AAA rally game is dirt rally 2.0, best indie rally games are art of rally and old school rally, which are both very different.

  • @mehmetvursavas5922
    @mehmetvursavas5922 3 місяці тому

    People wouldn't even acknoledge this game if it wasn't made by FROM. It's bad

  • @bigmoviegamer1037
    @bigmoviegamer1037 3 місяці тому

    I really liked it. I recently played it and I had a lot of fun.

  • @the_j_brett6734
    @the_j_brett6734 3 місяці тому

    Worst thing about the game is too many stats. Vitality, adaptability, and attunement are unnessesary when you already have strength, dexterity, and intelligence... also that bonfire in a room full of spiders.

  • @the_j_brett6734
    @the_j_brett6734 3 місяці тому

    I love Majula. I want to live there.

  • @zackleblanc5783
    @zackleblanc5783 3 місяці тому

    I have a love hate with ds2. It’s like that one friend that everyone makes fun of but respect at the end of the day

  • @antoinedupont3284
    @antoinedupont3284 3 місяці тому

    Ds2 is like real time chess and a puzzle where you go throught maps carefully instead of rushing like a boar

  • @roach7202
    @roach7202 3 місяці тому

    Ngl, I like this one way more than sekiro

  • @fragarach97
    @fragarach97 3 місяці тому

    The way I think of it is that it's the most... human Dark Souls game. I like the lore of all of FromSoft's games, don't get me wrong, but I feel like sometimes I can get lost in the sauce the all the grand scale stuff of Elden Ring or the cosmic insignificance of man in Bloodborne. Dark Souls 2 is so distinctly human in its lore, its story, and its questlines. You start as nothing, yet you can be the first to walk away from the cycle in its entirety, refusing to become a slave to it. It's got problems for sure, some of which are overblown some of which are not, but I love the way it looks, feels, writes, and even plays. I enjoy the more conservative playstyle and methodical pacing it encourages. It's also the only Fromsoft game that's gotten a real tear out of me with Aldia's secret ending, it's just so beautiful.

  • @Nythingelse
    @Nythingelse 3 місяці тому

    It’s the best dark souls imo

  • @HeraIsInTheUnderworldTTV
    @HeraIsInTheUnderworldTTV 3 місяці тому

    I broke my monitor last night playing this game… that’s how I feel about dark souls 2. Bought a new one and will also be breaking this one tonight, too.

  • @kthatsit391
    @kthatsit391 3 місяці тому

    I think the game is just, OK

  • @davidd.6448
    @davidd.6448 3 місяці тому

    The mewst

  • @arjuntt2604
    @arjuntt2604 3 місяці тому

    Skill issue 😊

  • @tronsquall
    @tronsquall 3 місяці тому

    So janky, it's terrible. Level design that will put you to sleep. Graphics are just bare. All textures are bare and horrible. Enemies are annoying, not hard, just annoying. Overall, it's just a waste of time.

  • @imstillscaling
    @imstillscaling 3 місяці тому

    Sound breaks up on second part of video.

  • @jamesgroarke5745
    @jamesgroarke5745 3 місяці тому

    Dark souls 2 is the best dark souls game!!