Golem | PSVR Review
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- 4 years after the announcement of Golem, developer Highwire Games has managed to deliver one of PlayStation VR's best, most challenging games.
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Your approach to reviewing games is really outstanding. I always enjoy your perspectives and thoughtful considerations. Thanks!
Good work, man. 🙂
Tivius What problem did the four people who downvoted the review have? What bothered them about it?
@@MegaRayland I'm not sure. And they're certainly entitled to their opinions.
I was speaking for myself: this channel's approach to reviewing games works for me, and I appreciate the video. Simple as that.
Hopefully they update it with a Skyrim control scheme
Good, does it make it better?
@@twatinahatsmith7428 good movement always makes a vr game better ;-)
@@MsUltraBob How is it? I don't have the game.
Gabik Pepperoni sadly never played skyrim when it was on last gen consoles. i picked it up for psvr and that shit was incredible. only vr game i was able to put hours into and really enjoy it
Never played Skyrim on VR. How is it different from No Man's Sky's movement.
this is the only game that is more mysterious than Death Stranding before its release
Need your comments on Vektor Wars...am really loving it now!!
Supporting you on Patreon is an honor. You are honest and unbiased in your reviews and it really speaks to your professionalism. Thank you for being the leader of the PSVR movement and being the glue that holds us all together. This journey would not be the same without you.
Sounds brilliant. Such a shame about the locomotion. And that sounds like such an easy thing to fix, from a programming stance. Not that I can program but yea, surely it'd just be a case of switching off the input from the headset while you're using the stick to move. So crazy they never had the same epiphany during the long dev cycle. Let's hope they listen to the reviews and feedback and fix that.
I've waited this long, I think I can hold out for better controls.
Shouldn't be too much of a wait I hope...
Honestly, I think it's because most of the developers don't play other PSVR games. If you watch Bryan's interviews they always are stumped when he asks them what their favorite PSVR games are.
Thanks for the great and honest review Bryan! I appreciate how you fairly go over the negatives as well as the positives in your reviews. I will probably wait to grab this though until they hopefully patch the movement system. I tend to play my VR games for hours on end and wouldn't look forward to either getting sick or straining my neck...lol. Add to that, Stormland and Asgard's Wrath just came out and I still need to pick those up for my Rift so this game will have to wait. BTW, Congrats on hitting 50k subs, it is well deserved! Your channel is one of my favorite go to sites for getting info about games for my PSVR! You guys Rock!
Just pre-ordered the physical edition for $30 through Target thanks to kevgret's reminder on the PSVR subreddit. Game looks great!
The fact that you let everyone know this is a "die and retry" game is great. I get frustrated when I think I am supposed to be progressing and just keep failing.. Cannot wait till Tues!
Nice review Bryan, I wish devs would come to some agreement on a universal control scheme or indeed put multiple options in
It looks nice and sounds like a good game, just not sure it’s for me at this moment in time
Congrats on reaching 50k Subs!!
Congrats on the 50k! Very well deserved!
Re Golum, it looks good, but I’m worried that it looks very slow paced (I often get too impatient playing slow paced games! 😅)
Sounds like the oddest locomotion system so far. Maybe they were trying to simulate the ponderous weight of being a Golem, but like you said doesn't do our necks any favours. I am looking forward to a game where I can actually block sword strikes, that looks pretty cool.
The game has been recently updated and you can use the DS4 for moving around on one hand while using one move controller for the sword. It makes the games much comfortable to play
Thanks for the review Bryan. I’m happy this turned out to be a good game for PSVR. I’m looking forward to playing it.
Can't wait to try this game. Great review! I really hope they fix the control scheme.
Looks exciting except for that control scheme which I think bars me from playing unless they add more options. I already get neck issues from VR games most of the time, so this would be brutal for me I think.
Tilting movement should come from the waist while sitting. Not the neck.
Is it Christmas morning or is there a new Without Parole review out?!? Hard to tell!
It is a pleasant surprise to hear you on a day off from corrections!
I’m liking the combat a lot. For some reason it’s giving me a infinity blade feel
There has been an update to the controls of this game. You can even now use the somewhat obscure PS Nav controller. I wish more games would add this pad as it seems perfect for VR. Great review, enjoying your channel!
Thanks Pelican Hands! The only downside to that update is that the PS5 doesn't support the Nav Controller, so when i played it recently on stream I had to hold a DualShock4 in my left hand, which just doesn't feel comfortable
I can't believe it's finally out!?!
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Great review Bryan, this definitely was worth the wait. Here's hoping they'll patch the game with different or fixed movement options soon!
Can we acknowledge that everyone should be talking more often about this game and that it should always be in every top psvr games? This game is so immersive and fun to play. I love being able to use DS4 + move controllers. Definitely a good solution for the lack of analog sticks on the move.
For what it’s worth, Target has the physical disc of Golem for $29.99. I don’t know if the digital will be the same or be $39.99
The digital version is already available on the NA PlayStation Store for $39.99.
Target's price is 29.99 but oddly, Gamestop is 39.99.
PSVR Without Parole Thanks. I’m going to pick it up at Target. Watch the price be an error. lol 😂
This looks like it should have the thumb stick navigation controller to be able to use with your your left hand like in that tennis VR game
I've still got plenty of games to get through, so I think I'll wait for the control patch.
I'll wait for this to be rereleased on ps5 with the new controllers. Thanks for the review!
Oh how you were wrong
Something funny is that with your Review I discover something that isn't mention no your review, the game is compatible with the move's navigation controles insted of the Dualshock.... You can hold the move Te boton to look arround without motion sickness and the navigation controler yo walk
Yup, that was patched in after launch. This review happened before the patch. :D
👍👀 The Rigs head control scheme also made me sick, but you had the option for an alternative.
I've been waiting for this review since 2015 😆
Part of me wants to play it do to the fact the legendary composer Marty O’Donnell who made the best and most ironic music of halo
Great review - honest and truthful as ever..The Control system looks horrible if they fix that then I'll get it because this does look good.
Sony needs a companion to the Move control with d-pad and analog stick that also has motion control.
Not going to happen this gen anymore. Unless they make support for the navigation controller (ps3)
Digital & physical buy for me.Great timely review.
PSVRWP 50k subs!!!
Well done fellas! Going from strength to strength!
*Gamecat roars like lion*
Also Golem looks hectic. Hope they bring in Skyrim movement though.
So far, I've gotten slight sim-sickness both times I've played the game. I haven't had that problem in 5 years. The problem is the head tracked turning. No matter how hard I try, I can't avoid getting at least some smooth turning while I move around. Smooth turning= bad. I hope they patch an option in later that can turn head tracked turning off or this one's a no go for me.
I’m gonna have to wait and see if the movement is patched. Will definitely pick it up if they fix it, though.
Patch 1.02 dropped yesterday - and it's much better now. :D
Sweet! Thanks dude!
It's weird knowing that Martin O Donnell over saw this and did the music.
From Halo ce to reach to this.
Not dissing the game it looks great, just saying it a massive change in the type of game he's did before
They just confirmed the navigator move controller is getting updated for this game!
Source?
Seems like a good value for the price so will pick it up, it would seem like with this long they could have given u better control options
Is there no vignette when you move in this game? Looks awesome but I'll wait for a control patch because I'm not trying to puke.
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50k! Congrats
Wow. The visuals are amazing
Maybe it is time to blow off the dust from the good old navigation controller and give it a try :)
Have they fixed the movement options yet?
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Triple A polish. look at what i think is sand on the left 2:50
That is, in fact sand. And it looks great in the headset - don't worry. :D
Should I wait for a movement update? I really dont want motion sickness
Is the music off due to copyright or is it that absent?
I never remove music from my reviews, even if it results in a copyright claim. But you do go long stretches in Golem without music, so there aren't a lot of scenes in this review that feature it. :D
Have they patched the movement controls?
What is the 4th peripheral?
I like the look of this game but think i will pass as not my sort of game really. I noticed that Last Labyrinth supports the navigation controller and it made me wonder if it was possible for Devs to use one for movement with a stick and use the move motion with the other hand.
Golem allows for that. You can use a Dual Shock or a Ps3 Navigation controller in your non sword hand.
@@dstammel Is that confirmed?
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Please help In the end it’s support ps move and not support ps aim controler what is this next to the aim controler
It's a peripheral called the 3dRudder where you have to sit down and use your feet to control movement. It's really expensive (over $100), uncomfortable, a lot of games don't support it, and you have to play sitting down. And to add insult to injury, it can cause motion sickness in people (like me) that never suffer from motion sickness otherwise.
Do you guys think they will fix the movement anytime soon? Because I really want to play this game but I can wait a little longer if it means a better experience
Highwire Games hasn't said anything about a patch, but since the game just came out today and reviews are just starting to roll in I wouldn't expect to hear anything from them quite yet. But let's hope! :D
@@WithoutParole thank you for replying man. Glad you enjoyed the game!
what;s that circle looking thing next to the aim controller
3dRudder (feet motion controller)
This is literally Infinity Blade VR
Old gen loco ain’t cutting it, better fix that fast before players forget
Ok, please forgive me if I'm being thick here, but what exactly does "Mandatory Head Turning" mean?
Hey Jeff! I tried to describe it a bit during the review but it basically means that your character will turn and walk in whatever direction you’re looking.
Noooooooo. Controls is my biggest judging factor :( so sad man. I've been searching for a PSVR in my area for awhile now and this was on the list of games to play. Guess I'll wait for an update maybe?
why don't you check if they fixed it? it came out 8 months ago. plus id say support this company this is the ex composer of halo1 2 and 3, he got fired while crafting destiny's music and sued them for not paying for his time worked. Support this game if you want true game developers with passion and love for their games to continue. He's a veteran of this shitty shitty shady industry.
Not gonna pay money to find out I dislike it. Lol. I'll just look it up. Not really looking to support a guy who has worked on multiple triple A titles. His version of "no money" is probably a lot different than mine.
@@mutantm0nkey maybe that makes me a bad person? Idk. Lol.
@@demothesis02 they fixed it you fool. Head over to the psVR reddit so you can learn more
@@lupefiasco653 I'm a fool for waiting for the update they added? Lol.
Just got this game now Bryan:0)
What about the bugs Bryan? The actual insects that you encounter in the game?
The insects that you see early on are a little unimpressive. I heard someone say how scary they were but (as someone who gets scared of literally everything) they were kind of boring lol.
No if only we could get star child...
*fingers crossed for Star Child in 2020*
PSVR Without Parole hope so too
OMG, it's finally here, I thought this game was fictional like Santa Claus or something!
Most People only dislike this only because it isn’t multiplayer online required
It's not playing for me, is there something up with it?
When is this game releasing? I can't find it on the EU store
The 19th was supposed to be the worldwide digital release (EU physical should be out today though.) But just before I published this review Golem showed up on the North American PlayStation Store so I changed the date on the summary screen at the last minute. In other words, probably the 19th.
@@WithoutParole I see, thanks!
When is the contagion psvr review coming
Good question. I’m shooting for tomorrow but it might slip to Sunday.
@@WithoutParole oh ok was wondering if it was worth the 25 dollar price tag I'll keep a look out thanks
It's tough to say yes or no. It's definitely a janky, somewhat low budget game. But it's also a lot of fun.
@@WithoutParole I can see it being alot of fun and plus the dev's will add more new missions and stuff and hopefully fix some of the stuff I've seen people have problems with
I have the navigation controller.. Anyone know if it's compatible? Thanks
Ps3 wand with stick? Yes.
Typo, its mandatory!
Ahhhh I was waiting for this comment lol.
@@WithoutParole hahaha xd
i refuse to get it till they update the movement to two move controls with the right way to use it like every other cool vr game.
Good for golem!! Glad this game wasn’t a full on dud
If they patch this with a decent control scheme (honestly can’t believe it got released with something so awful) I might check it out, but I can’t justify spending money on something I know is going to ruin my neck.
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What's it with that all around fascination for souls games? Everybody seems to love them, I feel like their only appeal is addictive repetitive grinding in empty worlds without any variety. Maybe someone can enlighten me.
No idea. I played Demon's Souls and loved it for its originality. But didn't get hooked again until Bloodborne.
If I had to guess it's the perceived, immense challenge that eventually becomes routine with practice, making you feel pretty badass. But that's just me. :D
I completely agree with you..I was like you before bloodborne release..I played souls game and I did not like it...Skip all souls games...Once you are into bloodborne..there is something which no other game will make you feel..For Example: You will saw a tough enemies in a group bloodborne..You try to lure him alone and circle him around to find weak spot,if he hit you ,you become aggressive to get your health back..Your death also seems legit (that your mistake)....Long story short: it is leap from modern and old gaming mix..they nailed it..trust me play bloodborne ...
Hmmm... well, I’ve reached my 2nd Golem, and so far I hate it! Maybe it’s because I just played Shadow Legend, and I loved everything about that game. Now along cones this clumsy Golem game, where the movement controls are terrible and inconsistent with other games, which makes the battle scenes next to impossible - I’m trying to fight the Golem, but because I accidentally move my head when it’s attacking me, my Golem starts moving all over the place. I’ll really need to give this game a breather, before I can recover from my frustration & try it again. BTW, did I mention Shadow Legend was great!.
Shadow Legend is amazing but mostly because your character is so damn agile. Climbing, shimmying, etc is a ton of fun, even if combat is slightly disappointing. Golem is a completely different beast. Slow clunky movement, but exceptional combat... Make sure you experiment with different control options. A lot of people found the DS4 or Nav Controller easier for locomotion - oh and make sure you turn off that option for head turning or adaptive turning or whatever they called it. I hope Golem grows on you! :D
Watching reviews about games that are still nowhere to be seen on the EU store is beginning to ruffle my jimmies!
Tuesday will be the worldwide digital release of Golem. It dropped on the NA store today unexpectedly.
@@WithoutParole cheers Bryan✌️
@@WithoutParole oh! and congrats on 50k
Thanks for the review Bryan. Bad controls, motion sickness, and repeating tasks over and over if you die ... I’ll wait for patches and a sale.
I givup on psvr after no man sky s last update, il continew for vr on ps5, for naw its just like playing on ps2.
You gotta do whatever makes you happy dude. See you next gen! :D
"Open world" seems to be thrown around. Maybe you mean open ruins. I didnt see any open fields and places to go visit from any of the footage. It all looks like just pathways or slightly open spaces. Skyrim is open world.
Skyrim is a massive open world. Golem is a city with fields, buildings, and deep cavernous areas - all without loading screens. So just to clarify, it's a much smaller open world than Skyrim, but the term still applies. :D
Noooo.... this is the only game that had given Me motion sickness. Graphics are top, swordplay really nice but sweet shit that locomotion is a sign of bad programming. Take into consideration that I do both rally and sairento with triple jumps and flips without a trace of MS.
They screwed up marketing this game big time.
Is the world as empty as it looks?
Depends on your definition of empty. There's plenty of one hit enemies, and of course the bigger golems. But there are audio logs to be found every minute or so that tell a story about the past (the origin of the golems.) Add to that secret areas to find and collectibles - so no it doesn't feel "empty". But it might feel a bit "lonely" which is an aspect I really enjoyed.
Oh my god ! That game made me really feel sick . The controls are horrible. They must update the controls immediately otherwise it’s not joyable .
I went into this with high hopes but was seriously disappointed. The first hour was so boring and aimless. The movement controls don’t make sense and the collision detection during combat is broken. Each time I try to counter attack after blocking the enemies exposed weak spot is always out of reach. Also the inability to save during a run means each time you die you have to repeat the whole level again making the game feel repetitive. Considering shadow legend is the same price it’s a much better option.
Sounds like you're having technical issues being too far away from the weak spot. I'm assuming you recalibrated and are still having the same problem? But I guess regardless of that Golem isn't your type of game.
@@WithoutParole thanks for the response, yeah Ive tried recalibration unsuccesfully, ill try reinstalling and see if that helps.
Playing sitting with a dual shock 4 makes a huge difference
That's a lot of brown
Did you get lonely in the game at all? Seems lonely just walking around exploring dead cities.
There were just enough enemies and audio logs that the world didn’t feel empty. I enjoy games that make you feel somewhat alone/lonely.
Yeah when you play death stranding you feel lonely. Dark souls to
I know who I am, I’m a dude, playing a dude, disguised as another dude!
Sucks this is a psvr exclusive, it couldve been great on steam
Coulda. But luckily it's great on PSVR already! :D
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Another game hyped up and failed wtf cant they just keep it simple controls. Contagion was another one hyped up and is shit. PSVR is becoming a hype and then fail machine for games