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Midlife Maestro
United States
Приєднався 19 лис 2023
Gameplay and reviews of soulslikes, metroidvanias and horror games. Let me help you pick your next game!
I Really Wanted To Like This - Slitterhead Review
Midlife Maestro reviews Slitterhead, a cosmic horror/action adventure game that came out November 8, 2024. In it, you play as Hyoki, a spirit that can possess humans and animals. Watch the video to find out more about the story and why the game didn't exactly gel with me.
From the Steam page:
Set in the densely cluttered streets of "Kowlong," filled with obscurity and chaos, this battle action-adventure game casts players as the "Hyoki," an entity devoid of memory and physical form. His only motive is to eradicate the monstrous beings known as "Slitterheads" crawling around the city, disguising themselves as humans.
Roaming the vibrant neon-lit cityscape, players must seek out allies among humans known as "Rarities," infiltrate and track dangerous organizations, and engage in battles harnessing the power of blood. As the suspenseful drama unfolds, delve into the mystery behind Hyoki's existence and the appearance of the Slitterheads.
Bodiless "Hyoki" Exposes the Demons Nesting in the Red Light District
The entity called "Hyoki" finds himself wandering amidst the chaos of Kowlong, plagued by the enigmatic monsters known as "Slitterheads" which mimic humans. Though bereft of all memories, he holds one resolute intention: to eradicate every last Slitterhead. Infiltrating the city, he sets out on a mission to hunt down the Slitterheads masquerading within human society.
Possession-based High Speed Action
Devoid of physical form, Hyoki's ability allows him to possess and control human bodies at will, turning the people wandering the city into his pawns. With this power he can slip through barriers, assume the identity of specific individuals, and infiltrate dangerous areas and organizations. By rapidly switching hosts, he can also traverse the city at high speed.
Thrilling Combat Using the Power of Blood
While human bodies are fragile, Hyoki can burn their life force, turning blood into weapons to confront the ferocious Slitterheads. Even when critically wounded, he can continue fighting by switching hosts efficiently. By possessing "Rarities", specific humans who share high sync with Hyoki, he is able to unleash even more powerful attacks and activate various abilities. The cooperative relationship with these "Rarities" holds the key to uncovering the deepening mysteries in the city of Kowlong.
Script, voiceover and gameplay by Midlife Maestro
Editing by The Tweaky Tales
thetweakytales.com
Maestro Mark Breakdown:
8 - 10: I think you'll love it.
6 - 7.9: I think you might like it.
3 - 5.9: Maybe play it if it's free.
0 - 2.9: Don't waste your time or your money.
0:00 Intro
1:21 Narrative
2:37 Gameplay and Mechanics
4:20 Graphics and Art Direction
5:40 Music and Sound
7:15 Value and Replayability
8:04 Maestro Mark
8:56 Outro
From the Steam page:
Set in the densely cluttered streets of "Kowlong," filled with obscurity and chaos, this battle action-adventure game casts players as the "Hyoki," an entity devoid of memory and physical form. His only motive is to eradicate the monstrous beings known as "Slitterheads" crawling around the city, disguising themselves as humans.
Roaming the vibrant neon-lit cityscape, players must seek out allies among humans known as "Rarities," infiltrate and track dangerous organizations, and engage in battles harnessing the power of blood. As the suspenseful drama unfolds, delve into the mystery behind Hyoki's existence and the appearance of the Slitterheads.
Bodiless "Hyoki" Exposes the Demons Nesting in the Red Light District
The entity called "Hyoki" finds himself wandering amidst the chaos of Kowlong, plagued by the enigmatic monsters known as "Slitterheads" which mimic humans. Though bereft of all memories, he holds one resolute intention: to eradicate every last Slitterhead. Infiltrating the city, he sets out on a mission to hunt down the Slitterheads masquerading within human society.
Possession-based High Speed Action
Devoid of physical form, Hyoki's ability allows him to possess and control human bodies at will, turning the people wandering the city into his pawns. With this power he can slip through barriers, assume the identity of specific individuals, and infiltrate dangerous areas and organizations. By rapidly switching hosts, he can also traverse the city at high speed.
Thrilling Combat Using the Power of Blood
While human bodies are fragile, Hyoki can burn their life force, turning blood into weapons to confront the ferocious Slitterheads. Even when critically wounded, he can continue fighting by switching hosts efficiently. By possessing "Rarities", specific humans who share high sync with Hyoki, he is able to unleash even more powerful attacks and activate various abilities. The cooperative relationship with these "Rarities" holds the key to uncovering the deepening mysteries in the city of Kowlong.
Script, voiceover and gameplay by Midlife Maestro
Editing by The Tweaky Tales
thetweakytales.com
Maestro Mark Breakdown:
8 - 10: I think you'll love it.
6 - 7.9: I think you might like it.
3 - 5.9: Maybe play it if it's free.
0 - 2.9: Don't waste your time or your money.
0:00 Intro
1:21 Narrative
2:37 Gameplay and Mechanics
4:20 Graphics and Art Direction
5:40 Music and Sound
7:15 Value and Replayability
8:04 Maestro Mark
8:56 Outro
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Silent Hill 2 Remake: Did They Ruin a Classic?
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Midlife Maestro reviews the remake of the classic Silent Hill 2! There were lots of doubt surrounding this game, including Bloober Team's role in it. Watch my review to help you decide whether you're gonna plop down your hard-earned cash or give it a pass! From the Steam page: "Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he fi...
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I realize that this video is pretty old but I just recently re-discovered this game - I had bought it a while back and kind of forgot about it - but picked it up again and and really enjoying it, I haven't gotten to the glitches yet, apparently ;-) I was curious to see what the youtube gamerverse thought of it and there aren't a lot of folks that reviewed it - may be one of those "hidden gem" games for some. Great breakdown and review!
Thanks for your kind words!
Wait!!! Does that say fifty shades of athra? 😂😂😂 this dude is like the Kakashi of persia
😂
Lovely looking game that is now on my wish list my wife and I have a little black cat 🐈⬛ called Sneeze any games with cats in I’m all for them,great guide by the way new subscriber. 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for watching! Scratch Sneeze behind the ears for me 🥳
@ 🐈⬛🥰
Very cute game! And an excellent breakdown! Looking forward to seeing more from you in the future.
Thanks so much! You made my day!
Great game
Definitely. Thanks for watching!
Loved this game, all the cutscenes and characters were so charming. Especially upgrading my kettle was so fun, that animation as well as the intro animation is absolutely gorgeous.
Agreed on all counts. Thanks for watching!
Why cant I find this on PSN?
🤷
I'm about as diehard a SH fan as they come and have been for decades now. Most people went in cautiously optimistic, i was just happy the series was back at all. They were never going to please everyone. Like what you said about enemy variety. Had they introduced several new ones you'd undoubtedly have many fans complaining about that. I think it's great, I'm 42 now and i still feel tension playing in the cramped corridors just like i did when i first played the first so, so many years ago. Performance is the only thing i have a gripe with but sadly that's to be expected with almost every new game these days. I'm beyond elated with it as a whole and sincerely hoping it brings new fans in and we keep Silent Hill going.
I’ve finished about 40 games this year and it’s in my top three, maybe number 1. Thanks for watching!
Answer: No, they didn’t
Thanks for watching. I agree!
I feel that the game is a great on many levels. I do agree with the criticism that a lot of people have about Maria. Don’t get me wrong this one is good. But the original VA and the character just in general was done better in the original. I feel like that’s the only area of the game that kinda fell a little bit flat compared to the original. But the original VA and Maria design was just so perfectly well executed in the original that it’s just a hard one to top. But I loved the game!!
I loved very bit of this game. Thanks for watching the video!
On gameplay mechanics - what the fuck are you even talking about?The battles are high-octane and annoying. The over-the-shoulder camera ruins the cinematic feeling that Silent Hill 2 had. Also - what strategy? You have one melee attack and a dodge, it doesn't let you do much. Then you have to fight like 4 enemy types that are already very samey over the stretch of TWENTY FUCKING HOURS. It was the most repetitive shit I've ever been through. Like HOW are not everyone just PUKING at this?
I thought maybe at some point I'll go through my reviews (only been doing this a year as a hobby) and see if I still agree with myself. I think you make some good points. Thank you for watching
No they didn't ruin it at all. What are you talking about?
I don’t think it was ruined. I thought it was great!
U need to learn to read. The video title asks a question. It doesn't say that it was ruined. U sir fell for some good ol clickbait..🙄🤣
@@coreymckee4844 it’s all right. I regret the title but too late now. Live and learn
@midlifemaestro nothing to feel sorry or regret for. U posed a question in the video title. Its not your fault people cant understand that. Or think too quickly and resort to criticism.🙂👍
you can't ruin the classic, you can play it on any computer :v
I know. Thanks for watching!
To answer the question before even watching the vid, NO. I mean, OH NO, the original just up and disappeared, with absolutely no way to play it again!!! How dare the remake. Ahem… now to actually watch the vid
Hope you liked the video!
Best review I saw from this game. I played Silent Hill in the ps2 when it was release. Loved each replay I made through the years, every personal analysis each personal feel it gave me. This remake is not only a excellent modernization of the game, it's a tribute. I'm glad to have seen the day of this remake.
Thank you for your kind words! I agree with you completely - it’s a hell of a game
No they did not.
Agreed, not that they could anyway
Not really a question worth asking considering the original still exists
Thank you for watching
@midlifemaestro anytime. I may disagree with this premise but I'm always down for SH content
I still havent played the remake so i have no say
Do you think that you will?
@midlifemaestro probably. I still have other games to play. But silent hill 2 remake is up there.
The clowns who say the remake ruins the original get stupider and stupider by the day. Look, if they don't like the remake, the original still exists and they can still play that. Nothing ruins anything.
Right? Even if it were bad, the remake will exist as will their memories of playing it. Thank you for watching
No. Real question is : " Does it eraser the classic"?. Also No.
100% Thanks for watching!
Short answer: no they didn’t ruin it 🙌
Loved the original game on PS2. I'm glad they're making a great game accessible on newer consoles even if it has some issues.
Me too. Thanks for watching!
1,5 + 2 + 1 + 1,5 + 1 = 7 not 7,5 😅
Well f me. It's fuzzy math, I guess. Thanks anyway for watching!
@midlifemaestro well 7,5 is a deserved score for this game maybe even 8. A seven feels too low for how fun it was
Im not getting this until christmas but i cant wait to play it on my switch!
You won't regret it. Thanks for watching!
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I really like your style of reviewing the game. It's clear and covers what matters in the game. Keep it up
Thanks so much! Trying to get better, and comments like this one are really motivating.
i heard its short, is that true?
Thanks for watching. From what I recall, each night you spend is short, but there are things you find each night to give you more of the story, more background about the main character, etc. There’s actually a lot of gameplay if you really get into it!
I walked a wierd route (I'm bad with directions and the like) so I unlocked the bow in the later half of the game having already got most of the upgrades😂 I ended up always forgetting I even have it, having gone through most of the game without it so hearing you prioritizing bow upgrades in your experience shows how different this game can be played, making experiencing it even more unique😊💛
Thanks for watching! I like the semi-open world of this game, too. And I too have a bad sense of direction lol
Lot of Ori game vibes
Thank you for watching
Exactly my thoughts too.
Thanks for watching. Hardly anyone did! lol
@@midlifemaestro YeahXD I am honestly depressed how bad it turmed out to be.
I feel like im obligated to play this just because it has dogs in it! We are a pug household after all 🐶😂
You should!
@@midlifemaestro added to the list for our channel 🐶👍 awesome review man!
@GrumbleGamers thank you!
Swim in dog pee. 10/10
what difficulty?
Standard
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Thanks for watching. That’s how I said it
Esse jogo é espetacular.
Looks fun
Thanks for watching!
As an authority on Metroidvanias, I can confirm the legality of the Pettable Animals Clause. Litigation is ongoing for ANIMAL WELL.
In all fairness, your character doesn’t have hands to pet with
@@midlifemaestro LOL
Some very cool fights!
I agree!
Amazing review man
Thank you! I have a long way to go but I’m enjoying the journey, especially with so much encouragement. Really appreciate you man
i wish, the dlc was outstanding. its the best part of the game... but that doesn't say much. i mean its fine, i had fun with it but it isn't above a 6/10 at best. it has the same strengths and weaknesses as the base game kinda. took some stuff from the main game like the open world and kinda made it good. however, level design is nearly non-existent. boss quality is all over the place. enemies range from infuriating dogshit to punching bags. the story is somehow even worse. i understand that you're lovestruck and by no means am i trying to ruin that for you, (i do not have that ability anyways) i just want to a) vent for fucks sake, i need to. b) by endorsing this shit, we encourage fromsoft to keep making the same mistakes, I.E. the fucking camera. criticism is important. and on the video itself if you wanna get better at this. you need some better structure man. and for the love of god give some reasons and or examples.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate your remarks regarding the DLC and my review.
I didn't know From changed his starting position. I'm on my 2nd DLC run rn.
Thanks for watching. I didn’t either
Always show your build for these.
Thanks for watching. Good advice
I love the video so much, you made it very well if you keep going i believe you will make it far. My only thing i would recommend is just getting a better setup like a higher quality microphone
Thank you! Funny you say that, as I’m planning to upgrade if I hit 100 subs!
This game is beautiful but the mood is too depressing for my taste. Come on Fromsoft, how about a blue sky once and a while. 😂
You are not wrong. I do like Shaman Village though
Very nice
Thank you!
Not sure how I got here but I’m glad that I am. ❤ Great review bro, keep it up and don’t let anything stop you!
I appreciate that!
Definitely the best from software dlc they've ever made! Great review bro! 🐶💕 Grumble on!
Thank you!
@@midlifemaestro no prob man! We stick together 🐶💕👍
S-tier boss, well played dude 🔥
Thanks man!
I got merked by this boss until I swapped back to blasphemous blade and then 1 shot it after swapping build. Fire damage does the trick lol
Yup! It does WORK
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Oh yeah, didn’t think about that! To me it kind of looked like Ebrietas