Honestly, I'm very much with you. The convo between the two was great! Their takes on the game felt structured, critical, yet natural and open-minded. I'm now very keen to playing the game, more so than I was before. And I'm a huge souls games fan 🤤 Great job Bless and Andy!! 🙌🏼
I'm loving these different formats for the gamescast. Nice duos focusing in on specific games or even having someone like Greg talk straight to the audience and just muse for an hour and give his personal experiences and anecdotes about the things that made a specific game shine to him. Keep up the good work guys👍
Coming off of the initial announcement of this game I wasn't nearly as impressed or even interested in it as much as a lot of other people seemed to be. I'm similar to Tam where non-FromSoft Soulslikes just never scratch that itch and often really do feel like cheap imitations. Getting my hands on the demo that they released a while back, after watching Andy mess around a bit with it on a stream, I did a complete 180. Especially after getting a taste of the system mechanics like the weapon customizations and hints of the skill tree which was what ended up pulling me in the most, on top of the final boss of that demo being fun as hell to figure out. I'm glad that Blessing is pretty much reaffirming that that shit is even more dope to mess around with Liza Pee is also one my favourite people I sub to on OF
I just listened to the whole episode in the background even though i haven't played a souls-like & don't plan on playing this. Just fun to listen to two homies talk about enjoying a game
@@producedagains808 i don't really enjoy punishing repetition (boss fights). I'll grind through a Rogue Legacy, or a Noita... but those are procedural punishment. I'd get bored having to farm enemies (as Bless pointed out in Lies of P), or having to fight the same boss for 3 hours over and over like a Souls game
For those who didn't play the demo. The deflection works like Sekiro's, it doesn't disbalance the enemy for a riposte like in BB. Standard block: recoverable hp loss (easy but costly) Perfect guard: no hp loss and build enemy's nonvisible stagger meter. eg. When the Watchman boss does a chain attack, chain deflections are needed. This is the core part of the game and everything else is built around it. The nerfed roll during lock on is to encourage deflection.
Assuming Blessing is reviewing MK1 as well, the fact that he played Armored Core VI, Starfield, and this within the past few weeks? Andy was right, he be GAMING!
It’s heart-breaking hearing Bless comment on the level design. Him wanting to have that Dark Souls experience to draw from and knowing he had DS1 in his hands and stopped.
I’m not great at these types of games but I can usually power my way through. I do find some boss fights to be unfair, especially the ones that require you to (spoiler) beat them twice. This game will kick your butt.
Glad we had Andy and Bless for this review. I wish I could stick to soul games, but always find them too long. This game looks short enough to not hit my time quiting time for souls games. Now I want a souls game that is a nintendo cute and looks bright and happy.
@@FSVR54 Not if you suck at it. I only beat Dark Souls 1 and 2, and after that I really always either drop out or just quit because some other games takes my attention.
Can't wait for this game. I barely have time to play games right now but I'll make sure I play this one. 30 minutes into the demo I uninstalled it because it sold me so hard I didn't want to keep going and have to stop. Can't wait!!!!
So when is Blessing going to play Dark Souls?. He keeps saying he loves Souls-likes yet hes never played Dark Souls which isnt only the daddy of the genre, and it isnt only the best game in the genre, but IMO it is literally the best game ever made.
I know he wants to. I think he needs to play off-stream though, at a time with fewer new releases. He tried playing during an afternoon stream and was derailed by way too much guidance from Tam and chat and off-topic banter from Kevin.
@@EveryTimeIDavid People should always make time for Dark Souls. Anyone who is a fan of video games needs to have experienced it at least once in their life.
So going through old episodes of game scoop and on episode 248 Greg Miller says that the only reason for leaving ign would be because the video game industry has crashed also mentions playing a game on console because he hasn't built his gaming PC yet lol crazy how things change
Agreed, Andy, fire guy just beating your face further into the floor was annoying. My vote for worst thing to see at the end of the hallway has to be the Mad Clown or the Jester. Give me any other boss in this game over these guys again...
Hmm, i never really cared for the souls/borne games because the combat always came off as slow to me. ( please correct me if im wrong because ive always been intrigued by the games) On the flip side, i love nioh because if i wanted, i could turn the game into basically dmc or ninja gaiden. The way im understanding it, technique is light weapons and from the tidbit in the video, it looks like i can do more than 4-5 hits. So in a sense, technique is for light builds? If so, im getting more intrigued. I always thought the design and world looked sick, but if i can build my character the way im imagining, yeah, definitely might pick this one up.
Personally I feel like that is a popular misconception about these games. Souls combat is kind of as slow or fast as you want to make it. Even in the first Dark Souls you can play as a slow, clunky armored dude with a big ass sword or you can play completely naked, fast rolling all over the place with a little dagger like some coked up Ninja.
it's not quite a typical souls game, but Sekiro is my favourite FromSoft game. The combat is lightening fast and absolutely requires precise timing and for you to understand and learn to parry and counter. I highly recommend that if you need faster combat :)
Andy is such a great host. It was amazing seeing him open up this episode!
Let Andy host!
Andy and Bless as a duo is underrated. Great work!
Yeah, I can't think of any piece of KF content that only features these two. They're perfect for a Lies of P review.
Honestly, I'm very much with you. The convo between the two was great! Their takes on the game felt structured, critical, yet natural and open-minded. I'm now very keen to playing the game, more so than I was before. And I'm a huge souls games fan 🤤
Great job Bless and Andy!! 🙌🏼
Yep 🔥🔥
I appreciate these smaller Gamescasts with specific topics and featuring only those who've played the game. Helps things be way more focused.
Love seeing Bless and Andy together. And Andy killing it as the host. #LetAndyHost
Love it when Andy hosts. Great work Andy!
The feeling of arriving back at firelink after spending an eternity in hell is a feeling that will never be topped in videogames.
I'm loving these different formats for the gamescast. Nice duos focusing in on specific games or even having someone like Greg talk straight to the audience and just muse for an hour and give his personal experiences and anecdotes about the things that made a specific game shine to him. Keep up the good work guys👍
Great review! Got this pre installed with GamePass, can’t wait to play!
Can good games stop coming out? I need a break!
Loved this episode and Andy and Bless’ synergy! Let Andy host.
Coming off of the initial announcement of this game I wasn't nearly as impressed or even interested in it as much as a lot of other people seemed to be. I'm similar to Tam where non-FromSoft Soulslikes just never scratch that itch and often really do feel like cheap imitations. Getting my hands on the demo that they released a while back, after watching Andy mess around a bit with it on a stream, I did a complete 180. Especially after getting a taste of the system mechanics like the weapon customizations and hints of the skill tree which was what ended up pulling me in the most, on top of the final boss of that demo being fun as hell to figure out. I'm glad that Blessing is pretty much reaffirming that that shit is even more dope to mess around with
Liza Pee is also one my favourite people I sub to on OF
So glad Andy and Blessing got into Souls games in the last few years. Great discussion. Looking forward to playing it on Game Pass!
When I clicked on the video, Andy and Bless are the exact two people I hoped would be on the panel. Let’s go!
This is KFG Vol. 2, Episode 197 (Episode 449 overall)
I just listened to the whole episode in the background even though i haven't played a souls-like & don't plan on playing this. Just fun to listen to two homies talk about enjoying a game
You should definitely try a souls game
@@producedagains808 i don't really enjoy punishing repetition (boss fights). I'll grind through a Rogue Legacy, or a Noita... but those are procedural punishment. I'd get bored having to farm enemies (as Bless pointed out in Lies of P), or having to fight the same boss for 3 hours over and over like a Souls game
@@cubsfanbigmike31 I feel you. Maybe remnant 2 would be better for you. But yea different strokes for different folks.
not me a 28 year old man buying vbucks every week feeling called out
Damn, Andy. What a host. What a host, huh?
yes thank you
Andy is such a good host we need more!
andy is the hostiest host kinda funny as ever had 20/10 would recommend
Heads up, you can level up from any Stargazer at a later point in the story (could be dependent on choices)
Interesting
Dang!!! This guy Andy, what a host!! Make sure you regularly check your P Organ.
For those who didn't play the demo. The deflection works like Sekiro's, it doesn't disbalance the enemy for a riposte like in BB.
Standard block: recoverable hp loss (easy but costly)
Perfect guard: no hp loss and build enemy's nonvisible stagger meter. eg. When the Watchman boss does a chain attack, chain deflections are needed.
This is the core part of the game and everything else is built around it. The nerfed roll during lock on is to encourage deflection.
OH DIP, an Andy and Bless special! You love to see it!
Assuming Blessing is reviewing MK1 as well, the fact that he played Armored Core VI, Starfield, and this within the past few weeks? Andy was right, he be GAMING!
Great job Andy and Bless!
That boy Andy sure was hostin
i tried my hardest lol
Andy opening an episode?! Fuck yes!! Andy and Blessing duo is awesome!
You can use the stargazers to level up starting in NG+
Damn Andy. That guy was Hostin!
Wow thanks!
Wow, that Andy is quite the host.
Damn, what a great, handsome and knowledgeable Host we had today!
And I'm stoked to try out Lies of P, glad to hear you guys were high on it!
P organ was definitely a choice for the skill tree name 😂
The number 1 games journalist
Fucking finally Andy hosting!
Thank you! I'm very interested in this game, however I was wondering if you could do a magic build purely like Sorcerers only? 🤔🤔
Andy is hosting. Yes.
Andy was hosting today. What a host!
damn andy, what a host! that boy be hosting
Pumped for this one!
It’s heart-breaking hearing Bless comment on the level design. Him wanting to have that Dark Souls experience to draw from and knowing he had DS1 in his hands and stopped.
I cannot lie. Andy was certainly hosting.
Nioh 2 is still the best non-From Software Soulslike game imo
I really liked The Surge 2. The combat was great and they nailed the interconnected level design.
I would say technique was only hard because i used the rapier but honestly once you get the booster glaive weapon the game becomes ridiculously easy
Love all the reviews! Keep up the great work KF Crew!
Lmfao Andy hosting is hilarious
Gamepass #XBox 🤙🙌
Wow that guy hosted! What a host
Andy and Bless are the fucking GOATS mate.
I’m not great at these types of games but I can usually power my way through. I do find some boss fights to be unfair, especially the ones that require you to (spoiler) beat them twice. This game will kick your butt.
Damn Andy, what a host huh? That guy was hosting today.❤
Damn! Andy what a host. That guy hosted today
What a host, Andy is.
That Andy guy is a great host! What a host!
Normalise tearing up a little bit because you see Andy hosting
Great job Andy.
Can’t wait for this game. As soon as I’m down with starfield, right to this!
Glad we had Andy and Bless for this review. I wish I could stick to soul games, but always find them too long. This game looks short enough to not hit my time quiting time for souls games. Now I want a souls game that is a nintendo cute and looks bright and happy.
The only long one is Elden Ring lol
@@FSVR54 Not if you suck at it. I only beat Dark Souls 1 and 2, and after that I really always either drop out or just quit because some other games takes my attention.
@@dirizarr well, 2 is the longest after ER and DS1 is more easy to get lost. DS3, BB and Sekiro are all like 20hr games.
Google "Another Crab's Treasure"
One of my most anticipated games of 2024
Is the game super hard?
What a host, DAMN ANDY
Damn Andy! What a host!
Can't wait for this game. I barely have time to play games right now but I'll make sure I play this one. 30 minutes into the demo I uninstalled it because it sold me so hard I didn't want to keep going and have to stop. Can't wait!!!!
I had just enough money to pre order either MK1 or lies of P. After hearing this review im glad i chose to spend my money on pinnochio.
Just been playing my 1st play through on the ps5 pro, 10hrs in, rocking with the umbrella, loving the game
Damn Andy, what a host!
I just pre ordered the deluxe edition will be playing this Friday can’t wait
So when is Blessing going to play Dark Souls?. He keeps saying he loves Souls-likes yet hes never played Dark Souls which isnt only the daddy of the genre, and it isnt only the best game in the genre, but IMO it is literally the best game ever made.
I know he wants to. I think he needs to play off-stream though, at a time with fewer new releases. He tried playing during an afternoon stream and was derailed by way too much guidance from Tam and chat and off-topic banter from Kevin.
With what time lol
@@EveryTimeIDavid People should always make time for Dark Souls. Anyone who is a fan of video games needs to have experienced it at least once in their life.
@@BasketCase-rr7tx not the year to be pushing a game that hard on the eyes 🤣
@@EveryTimeIDavid it’s the best game ever, regardless of graphics.
I was just Googling to see when this embargo was so I could watch this when I got the notification this was up
Such a delight, isn't it
Great episode, the game look great. However IM not sure I wanna be Timothée Chalamet for 40 hours :/
best episode ever.
can we get Andy as a host more often plz? great stuff
Love the Skate. Hoody!
Saw the thumbnail, was hoping the team of reviewers were Andy and Bless.
Y'all know what the hell is up.
It should be called "Death Puppet"
They patched it so you can level up at Stargazer's not just at Sophia.
Dev's are super onto it.
Great review! I'd love to see you two do more 1-on-1 content in the future!
Andy, I want your jacket collection. Please
Love it andy and bless ❤❤
Damn That andy what a host huh
Damn, that Andy? What a host. He be hosting. ❤
So going through old episodes of game scoop and on episode 248 Greg Miller says that the only reason for leaving ign would be because the video game industry has crashed also mentions playing a game on console because he hasn't built his gaming PC yet lol crazy how things change
Andy the goat host
Great episode!! but i was not expecting that much new video content :/
Agreed, Andy, fire guy just beating your face further into the floor was annoying.
My vote for worst thing to see at the end of the hallway has to be the Mad Clown or the Jester. Give me any other boss in this game over these guys again...
Let Andy host more often
Damn Andy. What a host! You really mean hosting bro
Not "let andy host"... MAKE ANDY HOST!!!
That Andy is quite the host
Damn that Andy guy was fuckin'... Hosting today. Sure did host!
Andy pluralized Blessing's last name...which isn't Blessing. Cool NRA 4 lyfe
Damn, Andy! What a host, eh!
Dex is advance. And since the game has no poise or hyper armor. Motivity is arguably hard mode.
Let Andy host!!!
Pushin P
Andy makes really goofy jokes, reminds me of George from impaulsive
Dexterity is always hard mode on soulsborne games brother
Bloodborne you have to go back to the dream to level up
Hmm, i never really cared for the souls/borne games because the combat always came off as slow to me. ( please correct me if im wrong because ive always been intrigued by the games) On the flip side, i love nioh because if i wanted, i could turn the game into basically dmc or ninja gaiden.
The way im understanding it, technique is light weapons and from the tidbit in the video, it looks like i can do more than 4-5 hits. So in a sense, technique is for light builds? If so, im getting more intrigued. I always thought the design and world looked sick, but if i can build my character the way im imagining, yeah, definitely might pick this one up.
Personally I feel like that is a popular misconception about these games. Souls combat is kind of as slow or fast as you want to make it. Even in the first Dark Souls you can play as a slow, clunky armored dude with a big ass sword or you can play completely naked, fast rolling all over the place with a little dagger like some coked up Ninja.
it's not quite a typical souls game, but Sekiro is my favourite FromSoft game. The combat is lightening fast and absolutely requires precise timing and for you to understand and learn to parry and counter. I highly recommend that if you need faster combat :)
Power duo for sure 😂
It’s a very hard game but I can’t stop playing no matter how much I die lol
#LetAndyHOST