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RTTs are so back | Sumerian Six Review | thesummerofmark
Join me in my Sumerian Six review as I take a look at the most exciting RTT to release since the closure of Mimimi Games.
0:00 Intro
2:14 Setting & Premise
4:31 Presentation
8:17 Gameplay
19:22 Conclusion
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Film Noir Thievin' | Filcher Review | thesummerofmark
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This Filcher covers everything you need to know about one of the most ambitious Thief-like games from the past few years. Support the channel on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thesummerofmark Follow me on Twitter: x.com/thesummerofmark 0:00 Intro 1:10 Premise, Setting & Narrative 3:13 Presentation 13:23 Gameplay mechanics 22:55 Mission setups, design, lore & everything in-between 26:44 Conclusion
Metro Exodus, Or How To Do Open-World Right | Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition Review | thesummerofmark
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Exodus is the third mainline entry in the Metro series, and follows Artyom and his crew of Spartan rangers as they flee the Moscow Metro and journey through post-apocalyptic Russia and Kazakhstan on a locomotive called Aurora. The objective: connect with the alleged remnants of the former Russian government in the Ural mountains and find a cozy, ideally radiation and mutant free spot on the sur...
A Worthy Sequel to a Modern Classic | Metro: Last Light Redux Review | thesummerofmark
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Metro: Last Light is a 2014 first person shooter developed by 4A games. Join me in my Metro: Last LigHT Review as I talk about its gameplay, immersive mechanics and worldbuilding. 0:00 Intro 2:17 Premise, Setting & Storytelling 10:10 Gameplay 22:33 Exploring The Metro | Mission Highlight: Regina 28:10 Conclusion Special thank you to FangZ for the dope outro animation. You can follow her work an...
A Brilliant Detective RPG In Supernatural Warsaw | The Thaumaturge Review | thesummerofmark
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The Thaumaturge is a 2024 story-driven RPG developed by Polish studio Fool’s Theory. It's a story driven RPG made by ex-Witcher devs set in early 20th century Warsaw where you play as a demon-hunting thaumaturge. Join me in my The Thaumaturge review as I take a look at one of the most interesting games to come out in 2024. 0:00 Intro 1:23 Setting & Premise 14:20 Presentation 19:27 General Mecha...
Armed and Dangerous Game Retrospective | thesummerofmark
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This is a short retrospective of Armed and Dangerous (the game, not the song), a 2003 third person shooter developed by Planet Moon Studios of Giants: Citizen Kabuto fame. Widescreen fix: community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1585-armed-and-dangerous-fov-fix/ 0:00 Intro & fixes 2:38 Premise & setting 7:45 Presentation 12:24 Gameplay 20:00 Conclusion Socials: www.patreon.com/thesummerofmark www....
Blood West is my favorite game of 2023 | Blood West Review | thesummerofmark
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Blood West is a 2023 first person shooter with immersive sim elements developed by Hyperstrange. Join me in my Blood West review as a I talk about one of the most interesting games last year. 0:00 Intro 1:31 Premise & Setting 3:50 Presentation 10:50 Gameplay 19:57 On Blood West’s immersive simness 23:36 Exploring the Barren Lands & Questing 27:31 Conclusion Special thanks to: @HeyBlondieGamer f...
Mass Effect Review - An Absolute Timeless Classic | thesummerofmark
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Please do not disturb the Keepers. Mass Effect is a 2007 action role playing game developed by Bioware, a studio known for the excellent action adventure puzzle platformer MDK2, a series about a Baldur Gate and two whole games set in a Croatian city, of all places. Join me in my Mass Effect review as I explore this timeless classic. @YourFavoriteSon1 ua-cam.com/video/j75D7XTbD2E/v-deo.htmlsi=rA...
This Game Will Make You Fall in Love With Real Time Tactics | Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew Review
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Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew is a 2023 Real Time Tactics game developed by German studio Mimimi Games of Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun and Desperados 3 fame. I covered Desperados 3 way, way back in 2020 and I liked it quite a lot. I liked this one too, and I think you should play it. Support the channel: www.patreon.com/thesummerofmark Follow me on Twitter: thesummerofmark ...
Does KOTOR Hold Up 20 Years Later? | Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Retrospective
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Watch my Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic to find out why it holds up 20 years after its initial release. Support the channel: www.patreon.com/thesummerofmark Follow me on Twitter: thesummerofmark 0:00 Intro 3:30 Character Creation 6:15 Endar Spire 12:40 Taris 34:30 Dantooine 48:13 Tatooine 55:50 Kashyyyk 1:07:20 Manaan 1:23:43 Leviathan 1:31:42 Korriban 1:34:23 Rakata Prime 1...
Is Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Worth Playing in 2023? | Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Review
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Watch my Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory Review to find out why Chaos Theory is the peak of the series and one of the best stealth games of all time. Resolution fix: thirteenag.github.io/wfp#scct 0:00 Preamble & Fixes 2:35 Premise 5:27 Tone & Characters 9:52 Presentation, visuals, art direction 12:38 Music & Sound Design 18:01 Gameplay 29:22 Conclusion Support the channel: www.patreon.com/thesummer...
Is Metro 2033 Worth Playing in 2023? | Metro 2033 Redux Review
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Metro 2033 Redux is one hell of an immersive ride. Support the channel: www.patreon.com/thesummerofmark Follow me on Twitter: thesummerofmark Special thanks to: Cloud Coffin Art - Thumbnail & Visuals: cloudcoffinart.com/ Time Stamps: 0:00 Preamble 2:43 Premise & Setting 6:17 Presentation 14:05 Immersive Mechanics & Gameplay 26:57 Conclusion
100 Things I Love About Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines | thesummerofmark
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Here's a list of 100 Things I Love About Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines. 0:00 Intro 1:27 Things I love 27:23 Outro Support the channel: www.patreon.com/thesummerofmark Follow me on Twitter: thesummerofmark Special thanks to my dear friend CloudCoffinArt for the visuals: cloudcoffinart.com/
The Horror of Control's Bureaucracy | Control Review
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Control 2 is very good. Here's a 40-minute long Control retrospective explaining why. Support the channel: www.patreon.com/thesummerofmark Follow me on Twitter: thesummerofmark Special thanks to: @ScottsGameAsylum for his cameo and to my dear friend CloudCoffinArt for the visuals: cloudcoffinart.com/ Time stamps: 0:00 Intro & texture loading fixes 4:13 Premise 7:36 The Oldest House ...
Dishonored 2 Is Your Favorite Sequels' Favorite Sequel | Dishonored 2 Review
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Join me in my Dishonored 2 retrospective as I explain in many, many words why it's so good. Support the channel: www.patreon.com/thesummerofmark Follow me on Twitter: thesummerofmark 0:00 A few words about immersive sims 3:43 Premise 6:02 Karnaka: the making of 14:13 Worldbuilding 18:49 Presentation 21:31 General mechanics 30:47 Immersive design 40:53 Mission showcase: the Clockwork...
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Retrospective, 18 Years Later | Still The Absolute GOAT
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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Retrospective, 18 Years Later | Still The Absolute GOAT
Second Sight - The Psy Power Fantasy Game Nobody Talks About | Second Sight Review
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Second Sight - The Psy Power Fantasy Game Nobody Talks About | Second Sight Review
Airtight Games’ Forgotten Ghost-Detective Game
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Airtight Games’ Forgotten Ghost-Detective Game
100 Things I Love About Deus Ex | thesummerofmark
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100 Things I Love About Deus Ex | thesummerofmark
Is Splinter Cell Worth Playing 20 Years Later? | Splinter Cell Review
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Is Splinter Cell Worth Playing 20 Years Later? | Splinter Cell Review
Gothic Is Still A Masterpiece Of Immersive Design | Gothic Review
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Gothic Is Still A Masterpiece Of Immersive Design | Gothic Review
Norco: A Pre-Apocalyptic Adventure Through Near-Future Louisiana | Norco Review
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Norco: A Pre-Apocalyptic Adventure Through Near-Future Louisiana | Norco Review
Made Man, The Aggressively Mediocre Mafia Game | Made Man Game Review
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Made Man, The Aggressively Mediocre Mafia Game | Made Man Game Review
Alpha Protocol is a Beautiful Mess | Alpha Protocol Review
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Alpha Protocol is a Beautiful Mess | Alpha Protocol Review
Why Lady Boyle's Last Party is a Masterpiece of Mission Design | Dishonored Gameplay Analysis
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Why Lady Boyle's Last Party is a Masterpiece of Mission Design | Dishonored Gameplay Analysis
Why Bioshock 2 is the best in the series | Bioshock 2 Review & Analysis + Minerva's Den Review
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Why Bioshock 2 is the best in the series | Bioshock 2 Review & Analysis Minerva's Den Review
The Genius of Deus Ex's Liberty Island | Deus Ex Liberty Island Analysis
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The Genius of Deus Ex's Liberty Island | Deus Ex Liberty Island Analysis
Bioshock Review | Art Deco Underwater Existential Dread
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Bioshock Review | Art Deco Underwater Existential Dread
I Have a Patreon! | the summer of mark channel announcement
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I Have a Patreon! | the summer of mark channel announcement
The Payne of Existence | Max Payne Full Series Retrospective & Analysis
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The Payne of Existence | Max Payne Full Series Retrospective & Analysis

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  • @mikurusagawa6897
    @mikurusagawa6897 2 дні тому

    Gothic's controls do become somewhat intuitive after getting used to them, but I never used that as a argument to try and convince people it's good, just that it's not as bad as it initially feels :)

  • @DirtyMike124x
    @DirtyMike124x 2 дні тому

    Hadn't played in almost 20 years, proceeded to bing the game over the course of the day 100%ing missions on hard. Had such a blast . No, I wasn't not able to 100% Bathhouse on my first run, but boy I gave it a good effort for not knowing what I was up against. I'm gonna do it lol. I needed Redding's Recommendation for those extra smokes! Thanks for the good video, UA-cam let's me indulge my hyper fixations so thoroughly. Get a feel for some of what The People think. Thanks for contributing 👍

  • @sebastianchinaski1918
    @sebastianchinaski1918 5 днів тому

    The Batman Arkham series serves of a sort of remake of this game. They're the same developers, Murky foot= Rocksteady

  • @MotoMechMikey
    @MotoMechMikey 9 днів тому

    Bonanno was kind of forced out of the mob life and even did tv segment(s) [like 60 minutes]. No surprise his son did this.

  • @jaulloa21
    @jaulloa21 13 днів тому

    There’s no map and no fast travel. The combat sucks. Wanted to play still

  • @proximacentauri2684
    @proximacentauri2684 16 днів тому

    I never knew the name-signing is mentioned later on. In what context? By who? I always signed my name. it's so cool. A boyle sister vanishes without a trace and, in the process of investigating, the grand guard checks the ledger and sees "Corvo Attano" signed in beautiful cursive. I imagine this being reported to Burrows, him struggling to sleep that night, horrified by the thought that corvo might make HIM disappear, too

  • @jeek313
    @jeek313 17 днів тому

    24:46 was so random, I love the little climb he did there 😂😂

  • @average_jojo_enjoyer01
    @average_jojo_enjoyer01 18 днів тому

    Good review gonna replay it 😭

  • @Deadforge
    @Deadforge 22 дні тому

    One of the best games I've ever played

  • @Nick_Barone
    @Nick_Barone 23 дні тому

    Not enough games like this on the ps1….. it was a few years ahead of its time.

  • @Jamseth_Ingramious
    @Jamseth_Ingramious 25 днів тому

    Also, there are quite a few force powers that work against the final boss's gimmick- not just two, like you claimed- and you should have at least one by that point. Disable/Destroy Droid, Force Lightning/Storm, Choke/Kill, (Advanced) Trow Lightsaber, Force Breach, and Drain Life/Death Field are all the powers that work.

  • @Jamseth_Ingramious
    @Jamseth_Ingramious 25 днів тому

    About the Manaan trial- the datapad only applies if you accepted the children dissapearance quest and found it in the area that the quest opens up. Otherwise, you have to properly defend yourself, facing the risk of execution if you are too honest and/or stupid.

  • @ferniture_
    @ferniture_ 26 днів тому

    F

  • @Imhighinparisbro
    @Imhighinparisbro Місяць тому

    I played splinter cell 1, POT, DA, Conviction & Blacklist ( in that order) chaos theory was the only one I didn’t get to play. I finally got to play/beat it last month and sheesh! This was the best one in the series hands down! it’s sad that Ubisoft like the idiots they are didn’t take this series to next level. Chaos theory set a crazy bar all they had to do for the sequels was just turn it up a notch awhile still keeping it the same. Add a few mechanics like the swimming mechanic they added in DA and the smoothness/cover system of conviction. Instead they fucked it all up by having an identity crisis. That’s what happens when you try to rush development and add new people to make your IP instead of keeping the original ones that made it.

  • @Erosgates
    @Erosgates Місяць тому

    I just installed the demo on ps5. I wish it were fully released on console already

  • @Markyparky56
    @Markyparky56 Місяць тому

    Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sith

  • @Boggs2534
    @Boggs2534 Місяць тому

    WOW - excellent analysis and tidbit on music!!! My favorite childhood game Im 27 now and my heart and mind always come back to this at times. So so so good. Subbed

  • @mikeivoyloff1656
    @mikeivoyloff1656 Місяць тому

    A Mafia 2 precursor: the vet voiced by Rick Pasqualone retrospects how did he end up as a mafia hitman

  • @b_radbrad8899
    @b_radbrad8899 Місяць тому

    does dusk reference this game?

  • @xposhboyx
    @xposhboyx Місяць тому

    I played the first game in it's original version when it first came out. Pretty grindingly difficult from the perspective of ammo scarcity and toughness of enemies.

  • @xposhboyx
    @xposhboyx Місяць тому

    Great video. I can't believe i just got the two remastered games plus the Gold Edition of the newest one, all three games, for $9!

  • @SimplyGrouchy
    @SimplyGrouchy Місяць тому

    the tom scream at 43:05 gets me everytime

  • @bingobetes1825
    @bingobetes1825 Місяць тому

    I had a friend back when this came out, yes I’m ancient I know, who showed this game to me and my brother and we were instantly hooked. OG Xbox days and this game was pretty much unknown at the time because halo and the upcoming halo 2 were all the rage and, for some, you could play online with friends. Kotor and Kotor 2 were very underrated and they hold up extremely well today. I still love to play them on my switch and series X today.

  • @jdbart-zi3it
    @jdbart-zi3it Місяць тому

    You want piss physics? play Postal 2

  • @Subzero2151
    @Subzero2151 Місяць тому

    Loving this game so far, only on the 2nd level, loving it, big fan of minimi games so this is my kind of game, hope they can make more like this

  • @NihilisticRealism
    @NihilisticRealism Місяць тому

    this game is like playing an existential novel. its harrowing and fascinating

  • @NihilisticRealism
    @NihilisticRealism Місяць тому

    here from your dishonored 2 video- never seen a game review for this game before but it was a childhood classic

  • @markrigg6623
    @markrigg6623 Місяць тому

    Its not open world.

    • @Deadforge
      @Deadforge 20 днів тому

      It is a semi-open world game with some fully linear levels. There are tons of immersive elements and realism combined with a solid story and characters.

  • @mr.rodgers9891
    @mr.rodgers9891 Місяць тому

    Picked this game up for half off last night. The dlc was announced, and if I didn't have to work today, it would be what I'd be playing. I got to play maybe 15 minutes, and I already love the atmosphere and the inventory management. The voice acting is also so very good. I'm suprised to have not seen more about this game. Usually New Blood games are on my radar. It's a great suprise.

  • @mightystronk4361
    @mightystronk4361 Місяць тому

    Eurojank is a reductive term usually describing some obscure niche thing. Gothic 1 and 2 are objectively one of the best action/rpgs ever made.

  • @deigning
    @deigning 2 місяці тому

    subscribing bc of the little chuckle at 15:57 and the high school reunion mlm tangent. love this vibe

  • @sadmansakibraudra2778
    @sadmansakibraudra2778 2 місяці тому

    its too short

  • @h1tzzYT
    @h1tzzYT 2 місяці тому

    It was interesting watch and i agree with most of your points here, but i disagree that gothic controls scheme is bad. If you think about it it makes perfect sense, its just unusual, the ctrl button is intent and arrow keys is the action and direction also makes perfect sense. It just sad that game doesnt explain it at all, i assume its in physical instruction manual, but they should have at least included the basics inside the game menu. At first it was weird, but after some time i quickly accustomed to them to the point i actually like it. The thing that i personally not a big fan of is the combat system, i get that some people like it, but to me its a bit finicky and janky as fighting multiple monsters becomes frustrating, some enemies is hard to read or they are to quick so you end up basically guessing their movement.

  • @ZomboidMania
    @ZomboidMania 2 місяці тому

    The phantom menace and attack of the clones were good movies ☹️

  • @Catinkontti
    @Catinkontti 2 місяці тому

    i wonder is there any other game among Half Life 2 from which people are still making 1h videos 20 years later.

  • @CutestDemon
    @CutestDemon 2 місяці тому

    Honestly? I kinda liked 2033's stealth, sure it wasnt as good as Light's, but i found i could often sneak more times than others say. I will agree it is finicky though, i just wanted to say that it atleast has an audience :D Though, brilliant review <3

  • @ArcadiaP
    @ArcadiaP 2 місяці тому

    Mass Effect, the first one, remains my favorite of the three games in the trilogy. As much of an improvement the other two games made upon ME1, the way the story turned in Mass Effect 2 with the absolutely absurd ending and the terrible (in my opinion) decision to soft-reboot the whole cast makes me loathe it. Yeah the writing is good, and the characters are great, but everything we did in ME1 was just blown to oblivion for no good reason at all. ME1 reigns supreme for me, and in one reality of our world, I'm sure ME2 and ME3 truly built off of ME1 and it's DLC cliff-hangers.