Stellar Blade - Before You Buy

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  • Stellar Blade (PS5) is a big new action game from a relatively unknown development studio. How is it? Let's talk.
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  • @jarde1989
    @jarde1989 14 днів тому +5021

    “Eve from Stellar Blade is a good fun ride”
    - Jake Baldino 2024

  • @just_a_turtle_chad
    @just_a_turtle_chad 14 днів тому +3662

    Funny how a mobile developer's first proper game releases in a finished state, without bugs and puts shame most AAA games.

    • @user-tp5yb4hr4w
      @user-tp5yb4hr4w 14 днів тому +144

      Yeah funny that, no excuses about gaming being too expensive to make no excuses about other bullshit things going on in the industry, no bowing down to bullshit ideologies either, now I hear Sony's going to bow down to it though, I hope it's not true but I've been hearing that Sony is trying to censor this game which is the wrong move to make, and it sounds to me like they're being influenced by Black Rock and Vanguard like all the other companies that bow down to the ESG Dogma mentality, problem is if they do this more often, they can effectively destroy their entire platform, I really hope that doesn't happen because it's good to have competition in the gaming market, because it means better games when there's competition, I don't want them to lose their business for some stupid decision they made, I want them to continue to exist.

    • @deandre6559
      @deandre6559 14 днів тому +78

      ​@@user-tp5yb4hr4wSony made them censor graffiti so far. Hopefully that's where it ends. Really wish there was a PC release. Then I could mod out any future changes.

    • @Jsobo28
      @Jsobo28 14 днів тому +23

      @@user-tp5yb4hr4wthe game wasn’t censored so we’re good. 😂

    • @lochlannach7
      @lochlannach7 14 днів тому +31

      ​@@user-tp5yb4hr4w They all want to push the same agenda, even independent studios, but it's only a handfull of dev studios/solo devs the ones who try to make genuinely entertaining video games, Helldivers 2 and Stellar Blade are an example of that (there's a plethora or other games which also do not try to push any sort of agenda, but most of them are "pre culture war".

    • @DanteMasaru
      @DanteMasaru 14 днів тому +17

      As most seem to overlook, (and/or hate to admit): focusing on content creation and one platform only usually results in a better product. Exclusivity is a testament of a studio's budget, time, and other resources not being split between multiple platforms, which usually results in said resources being more diminished.
      That's not to belittle or dismiss multiplatform games, but how often less optimized multi-plat games are compared to exclusive games? If one values quality over accessibility, exclusives are a benefit to the consumer. Yoshinori Kitase has gone on record saying that the vastness/scope and volume of FFVII Rebirth wouldn't have been possible if Rebirth was a multiplatform project.

  • @VenomousWolverine
    @VenomousWolverine 13 днів тому +813

    No microtransactions in an AAA is always a good sign. Giving 34 costumes without asking for a penny makes me appreciate the devs.

    • @KainsAddiction
      @KainsAddiction 12 днів тому +7

      BOT

    • @isaactrejo2926
      @isaactrejo2926 12 днів тому +13

      Bro not every AAA games has micro transactions not even a majority, you should play more games or play pc games

    • @trevoratkins9965
      @trevoratkins9965 12 днів тому +2

      @@KainsAddiction Not a bot!

    • @KainsAddiction
      @KainsAddiction 12 днів тому +9

      @@isaactrejo2926 THANK YOU. These people are so dramatic. They play like ONE online game and call themselves gamers

    • @YSLZOMBIE
      @YSLZOMBIE 12 днів тому +7

      buddy microtranscations was never common in single player lol.

  • @A7XKoRnRocks1
    @A7XKoRnRocks1 14 днів тому +480

    This game is from an era when gaming was super fun, when Sony had a lot of 3rd party studios making games for them and the PS2 was flooded with good video games, we need more of this.

    • @ACey96
      @ACey96 12 днів тому +25

      Let's not pretend this era of gaming isn't fun either
      I mean last year alone was one of the best years for major games ever

    • @DetroitMetroRetro
      @DetroitMetroRetro 12 днів тому +8

      Please take me back to when games didnt suck ass
      In all seriousness the 6th gen went the hardest, i still enjoy 7th gen experiences but i feel like the xbox one,ps4 generation just wasnt as exciting

    • @animegeek6079
      @animegeek6079 12 днів тому +13

      ​@@DetroitMetroRetroIf you hate games just because they're new, that's your problem.

    • @OCT94
      @OCT94 12 днів тому +8

      @@ACey96It absolutely isn’t fun you can’t compare a few good games released this gen to the plethora of good games that were pumped out back then.

    • @ACey96
      @ACey96 12 днів тому

      @OCT94 it's not a few though
      Even since January this year I've had nothing but massively good games to play
      And it's not like everyone has played everything
      There is always greta backlog games as well if you are bored
      Like right now I'm finally getting around to Octopath Traveller 2 and it's awesome (which was a great game of 2023)

  • @AzelasFromHyrule
    @AzelasFromHyrule 14 днів тому +1613

    In a world where every AAA company wants to enter the mobile market, we see a mobile company going against the flow and making a AAA game, and doing a good job at that! Got to respect that.

    • @neozyykun
      @neozyykun 14 днів тому +47

      Its not a mobile company.
      the video just fails miserably in explaining who these shiftup people are.
      They're very skilled people who capitalised on mobile so they can eventually grow up and make actual games.

    • @puntacana7550
      @puntacana7550 14 днів тому

      @@neozyykunthey made 2 games besides the Stellar Blade which were mobile games. It is safe to say they are mobile game heavy company in my book

    • @johnmatthews436
      @johnmatthews436 14 днів тому +7

      ​@@neozyykunoh what was their first non mobile game? I wanna try it to see what it is.

    • @Po-kemon
      @Po-kemon 13 днів тому +60

      @@neozyykun "previously focused on mobile games" they never said that's all they did. You even said " people who capitalised on mobile" you failed miserably at watching and listing to the video lol

    • @Your3rdBETRAYAL
      @Your3rdBETRAYAL 13 днів тому +17

      @@Po-kemon Comprehension skills are a lacking a bit these days

  • @EricAndrews-kq9iq
    @EricAndrews-kq9iq 14 днів тому +2288

    Gotta appreciate the devs, they created a full product, rather than relying on Eve as the entire selling point. Also, considering that this is their first triple A game is quite impressive. I'm glad they delivered!

  • @bjmurphy34
    @bjmurphy34 13 днів тому +18

    The combat is definitely the highlight. The demo's boss challenge got me addicted to doing those special dodges against the blue, purple, and yellow attacks.

  • @btbrotherton
    @btbrotherton 14 днів тому +741

    This game's going to have the most ladder climbing footage in reviews ever.

    • @Vyper78
      @Vyper78 14 днів тому +64

      Of course. It's educational after all.

    • @noire1001
      @noire1001 14 днів тому +50

      RIP Snake

    • @MartinDrkos
      @MartinDrkos 14 днів тому +29

      Second most after Snake Eater.

    • @ZinoAmare
      @ZinoAmare 13 днів тому

      🍑

    • @happyzombie270
      @happyzombie270 13 днів тому +16

      First mission find a ladder

  • @Alexstrasza-xb8eh
    @Alexstrasza-xb8eh 14 днів тому +626

    The fact that this is their first triple A game they've worked on is so impressive. Bavo to Shift Up ❤

    • @DontReadMyPicture93
      @DontReadMyPicture93 14 днів тому +2

      *Don’t read my name… 😮*

    • @SlamminJammy25
      @SlamminJammy25 14 днів тому +12

      Hell yeah, Bavo

    • @TooToo246
      @TooToo246 14 днів тому +19

      Same with Lies Of P, it was the dev's first full-fledged AAA game, and they made the best soulslike game outside of Fromsoft EVER!.....but Koreans man, they really go all in. Watch the gameplay trailers for Crimson Desert, DokeV and Plan 8, they'll blow you away!

    • @CM-hi4db
      @CM-hi4db 14 днів тому +1

      Shift up/Sony !!!

    • @neozyykun
      @neozyykun 14 днів тому +3

      Technically it is but shiftup is filled with very skilled people from the korean industry who gambled and made this studio so they can make whatecer tf they want.

  • @Smilez54
    @Smilez54 13 днів тому +147

    Can I just say I appreciate the before you buy videos wayyyy more than IGN's reviews. You guys actually review it from a gamer's perspective and have some really good pros and cons every single time!!

    • @KainsAddiction
      @KainsAddiction 12 днів тому +1

      Bot

    • @wolfo11
      @wolfo11 12 днів тому +1

      Agreed. Reviews should be based.

    • @wolfo11
      @wolfo11 12 днів тому +5

      @@KainsAddiction You mean yourself? Thanks for being honest.

    • @Smilez54
      @Smilez54 11 днів тому +1

      @KainsAddiction Lol... okay😂.You do you, man

    • @Ccubed92
      @Ccubed92 11 днів тому

      If you don't like ign reviews than be an adult and just look up this channel lol use more common sense

  • @weclutch
    @weclutch 8 днів тому +7

    Corvette analogy is spot on

  • @tyleus2510
    @tyleus2510 14 днів тому +423

    All I can hear is "AHHHHH" from her attack lmao

    • @notaras1985
      @notaras1985 13 днів тому +15

      Well they didn't have time to polish details like battle cries and idle animations

    • @niloa.freyre3671
      @niloa.freyre3671 13 днів тому +34

      She must be related to Link from Legend of zelda

    • @alexico909
      @alexico909 13 днів тому

      ​@@notaras1985 Source

    • @carlosjonikes1338
      @carlosjonikes1338 13 днів тому +42

      The sad part is that you cant turn that off. The “ahhhh” its kinda annoying lol

    • @alexico909
      @alexico909 13 днів тому

      @@notaras1985 source

  • @DNiero
    @DNiero 14 днів тому +311

    ShiftUp has a perfect formula for a sequel. They got the combat right so all they need to do is expand upon the story and their characters, better side quests, more cohesiveness, improved gameplay etc. I think this game will become a new beloved franchise in the action genre and I’m all for it

    • @vegpedro7632
      @vegpedro7632 14 днів тому +17

      You're right,With a polished gameplay and some minor changes they just need a better new story/direction to go and there you have an amazing saga for years

    • @elgoblinax8796
      @elgoblinax8796 13 днів тому +9

      Stellar blade 2

    • @JuicedOnKids
      @JuicedOnKids 13 днів тому +4

      There are 2 endings which are both very different so would interesting to see where they take it.

    • @Flaris
      @Flaris 13 днів тому +4

      Yeah, they've got the pieces in place for a sequel that goes well beyond the original. And all they have to do is run with it. The best thing being that it appears set to do well in terms of sales. So they should have the opportunity to do just that.

    • @OMEKS_1
      @OMEKS_1 13 днів тому +2

      Have y’all even played the full game yet lol

  • @carloszerpa2312
    @carloszerpa2312 13 днів тому +1

    I get the corvette analogy so much. It perfectly explains how I feel about a lot of new media.

  • @MatthewManney
    @MatthewManney 13 днів тому +6

    You have to turn of auto lock on for groups. The game still soft locks, but it gives you much more maneuverability.

  • @kevinh9093
    @kevinh9093 14 днів тому +205

    Whenever I hear ‘jake baldino’ i think of some italian mob boss

    • @pappysheart6710
      @pappysheart6710 14 днів тому +29

      Jake Baldino, from the old neighborhood. Da guy....with da thing...OH! Get ova heeea, Aei!, look who it is, Mr. Videogame. How's things in Marioland? I hear dose PS5 systems are all the rage. Truckload, score, Christmas, Marone!

    • @jordanbomb32
      @jordanbomb32 14 днів тому +7

      I think of Jake calling every game ever made "Souls like". It's the only genre he knows

    • @pappysheart6710
      @pappysheart6710 14 днів тому +5

      @@jordanbomb32 Fuggedaboutit! Manga manga! Have some of this ziti my wife made.

    • @TheSEWEGI
      @TheSEWEGI 13 днів тому +11

      Mr Baldino sends his regards

    • @endorfiene7457
      @endorfiene7457 13 днів тому

      damn boy have you never met an italian person?

  • @MyDogFulton
    @MyDogFulton 14 днів тому +738

    I love this channel because you can tell you are actually gamers.
    Not journalists pretending to care about games.

  • @user-ec8zd8zp4x
    @user-ec8zd8zp4x 14 днів тому +12

    Jake: "...It just really kicks ass!"
    Me: "Yeah, it does!."

  • @oompaloompadoompa-de-doo3614
    @oompaloompadoompa-de-doo3614 13 днів тому +13

    My biggest complaint with this game is how difficult it was to play with one hand

  • @LexyIndranata
    @LexyIndranata 14 днів тому +447

    Shift Up confirmed too, that Stellar Blade and Nikke gonna be collaborate soon

    • @DontReadMyPicture93
      @DontReadMyPicture93 14 днів тому +4

      *Don’t read my name… 😮*

    • @MetalchipCovers
      @MetalchipCovers 14 днів тому +8

      Probably not, such a crossover might dillute stellar blade's reputation IDK

    • @progmrz5512
      @progmrz5512 14 днів тому +86

      @@MetalchipCovers
      Huh? They are made by the same company. What do you mean Dilute? You do realize Nikke is popular right?

    • @tayyarsungur4513
      @tayyarsungur4513 14 днів тому +34

      ​@MetalchipCovers lmao, same developer lol

    • @MetalchipCovers
      @MetalchipCovers 14 днів тому +2

      @@progmrz5512 yes, but Nikke's audience is more niche than a first party PS5 game & has a... not so good reputation. Also I'm well aware of the fact both games share devs (nothing against Shift Up, Nikke is actually a well made game, despite such mixed pr & the fact I've never played it💀)

  • @jessz900
    @jessz900 14 днів тому +306

    I'm shocked that Jake hardly touched on the music it seems like the music in this game is phenomenal.

    • @randys8974
      @randys8974 14 днів тому +15

      Spoiler free!! Here's some spoiler gameplay -

    • @mightymochi6320
      @mightymochi6320 14 днів тому +21

      Yea I loved the soundtrack that played in the city during the demo.

    • @totalwarANGEL
      @totalwarANGEL 13 днів тому +4

      He was too busy trying to be in the same mold as the other Jornos to trash the game for rejecting the Western zeitgeist. ;)

    • @elgoblinax8796
      @elgoblinax8796 13 днів тому +1

      Everglow is a banger but im still waiting for that one song from the trailer 4 years ago

    • @arvinjay336
      @arvinjay336 13 днів тому +3

      Composed by the Nier composer Keiichiro Okabe 👌

  • @greenscorpeon3
    @greenscorpeon3 14 днів тому +2

    It looks really cool.
    I really hope this one gets a PC version eventually.
    The only problem i did notice was that there is this one shout sound effect that she uses way way too often. It got annoying in this video alone. I really hope im not the only one who thinks that way and people actually give feedback to the devs to fix this. This would be such an easy fix, just add more shout voice lines and make that one have a lower chance of being picked

  • @QuigzDrifts
    @QuigzDrifts 13 днів тому

    The Corvette analogy was on point

  • @jonnyboyxxx
    @jonnyboyxxx 14 днів тому +164

    Man, hearing her do that 'hyaaaaaaaa' finisher strike every 30 seconds is absolutely grating on the ears.

    • @timrice1360
      @timrice1360 11 днів тому +7

      Its so annoying, its the only thing stopping me from buying the game because I know after the first five minutes of combat im gona get sick of hearing it and turn the game off 😂

    • @projectseph2950
      @projectseph2950 10 днів тому +9

      My God. I heard it 5 or 6 times as I started watching this review,and thought "Am I expected to hear *that* all game?!"

    • @assistoteles69
      @assistoteles69 10 днів тому +4

      Came here to say the same

    • @TayNez63
      @TayNez63 10 днів тому +5

      After watching this video, honestly after hearing it a few times this is the thing that makes me hesitant about buying it

    • @platterbuss2328
      @platterbuss2328 10 днів тому +2

      Thankyou, its total overkill

  • @Fain255
    @Fain255 14 днів тому +584

    I wish Eve had more than the same 7 voice lines during combat

    • @vaselinedion6184
      @vaselinedion6184 14 днів тому +210

      Huh HAAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

    • @ximmolation
      @ximmolation 14 днів тому

      Just imagine she's riding you, and the problem is solved 😅

    • @Some1Any1No1
      @Some1Any1No1 14 днів тому +93

      LoZ Link: 👀

    • @Zaenathi
      @Zaenathi 14 днів тому +44

      or we can just mute it....
      can we?

    • @Abd0_25
      @Abd0_25 14 днів тому +13

      FOR REAL

  • @weeveepee7654
    @weeveepee7654 14 днів тому +430

    That "Haaaah!" She does after every finishing attack would drive me insane

    • @neofromthewarnerbrothersic145
      @neofromthewarnerbrothersic145 14 днів тому +106

      Yeah that started to get pretty annoying like 2 minutes into this video.

    • @anaguma90
      @anaguma90 14 днів тому +79

      Switch the audio to korean

    • @jaefrmbk2k
      @jaefrmbk2k 14 днів тому +4

      same, sorry 😂

    • @lenknox23
      @lenknox23 14 днів тому +22

      I was thinking the same thing like damn I know imma gonna hate hearing that all game

    • @maxdes19
      @maxdes19 14 днів тому +43

      Nah fr I'm already sick of hearing it just from watching this video alone

  • @potatoeOnRooftop
    @potatoeOnRooftop 13 днів тому +1

    Also there will be ng+ on launch as I heard! Really excited to check this out tomorrow, the demo was really good

  • @Martrezzzz
    @Martrezzzz 12 днів тому +2

    That Corvette analogy was so spot on!

  • @BSparksGaming
    @BSparksGaming 14 днів тому +540

    It’s better than I ASSumed.

    • @bernardoheusi6146
      @bernardoheusi6146 14 днів тому +14

      Better than 2Booty and AssToo?

    • @paulnolan4971
      @paulnolan4971 14 днів тому

      It looks bootiful butt idk if I can be arsed lol

    • @Ch0ntrol
      @Ch0ntrol 14 днів тому

      Ass good ass Bootynetta and Nier Asstomata?

    • @DontReadMyPicture93
      @DontReadMyPicture93 14 днів тому

      *Don’t read my name… 😮*

    • @__BlacklotuS__
      @__BlacklotuS__ 14 днів тому +7

      @@bernardoheusi6146 no way 2b is thiccc

  • @nickburson6079
    @nickburson6079 14 днів тому +95

    I like how Shift up made grotesque clay creatures first and then scanned them in, it really shows how much they put into this game. ( they really put their heart and creativity into this game)

    • @Jokerswylde
      @Jokerswylde 14 днів тому +1

      They were actually made by Weta.

  • @Stoned_Coyote
    @Stoned_Coyote 13 днів тому +2

    Glad to see they didn't forget to add the yellow paint.

  • @naram07
    @naram07 9 днів тому

    Amazing review as always Jake. I’m about 4 hours in and I gotta say, I had a feeling creeping up on me about the story and just the general vibe of the world building. Couldn’t quite put my finger on it till you described it. Hit it on the head about the combat though. Also love the visuals.

  • @AJDraws
    @AJDraws 14 днів тому +69

    The Gameranx Crew is like the gaming friends I used to hang with in the 90s to 2000s, talking the way we talked, enjoying the games we enjoyed. You know, the TMNT, Gargoyles, Onimusha, Friday night martial arts or horror movies with pizza, and weekend gaming binge generation. I get what I need to know in the lingo I grew up with. It feels like home.

    • @noelrautert4350
      @noelrautert4350 13 днів тому

      Oh man... I loved Gargoyles as a kid. They need to bring that back (though I'll probably be disappointed with it). Onimusha 3 was also one of my favorite games.

    • @ibigfire
      @ibigfire 13 днів тому

      ​@@noelrautert4350I dunno, they might actually do it justice. They brought back X-Men and that's been awesome so far.

    • @AtomicZamurai
      @AtomicZamurai 13 днів тому

      Ok grandpa

  • @aiwash2766
    @aiwash2766 14 днів тому +98

    That corvette analogy was actually super smart, I knew immediately what you meant by that

    • @welton9748
      @welton9748 14 днів тому

      Totally agree!

    • @Lord_Deimos
      @Lord_Deimos 14 днів тому +4

      I don't know, modern corvettes have some killer designs and that's coming from someone who prefers european sports cars.

    • @pillarmenn1936
      @pillarmenn1936 11 днів тому

      @@Lord_Deimos Could be a preference thing where he likes Elden Ring's artstyle but isn't vibing with more anime aesthetics.

  • @Belzughast
    @Belzughast 12 днів тому

    I'm an avid Nikke enjoyer. Shift Up is a developer that often does surveys , asks players what they want and delivers on that. I will play Stellar Blade when and if it comes out on PC.

  • @goham8484
    @goham8484 7 днів тому +1

    Music in this game is crazy, the shop music is an instant classic

  • @OmegaPrime1
    @OmegaPrime1 14 днів тому +198

    Already got it installed and ready to go for my birthday on Friday 😄❤️

    • @watchmehope6560
      @watchmehope6560 14 днів тому +43

      Happy birthday bro. Enjoy the cake.

    • @Gamingistherapyforme
      @Gamingistherapyforme 14 днів тому +11

      Happy birthday homie

    • @zerooskil7161
      @zerooskil7161 14 днів тому +5

      Mee too but its not my actual birthday rhat was the 16, but godam you lucky glorious mf happy personal new year

    • @yodoleheehoo90
      @yodoleheehoo90 14 днів тому +7

      Happy birthday, and enjoy the beautiful game🤩🎮

    • @housetraitor4806
      @housetraitor4806 14 днів тому +4

      Same

  • @WickedKillaYT
    @WickedKillaYT 14 днів тому +284

    Korean devs are doing great things lately, first Lies of P now this. We're eatin good!

    • @JohnDoe-pt7ru
      @JohnDoe-pt7ru 14 днів тому +13

      Korea has replaced Japan as king of Asian game industry.

    • @XSAGA87
      @XSAGA87 14 днів тому +39

      ​@JohnDoe-pt7ru What?!?!? You sound insane saying that

    • @Dafuq777
      @Dafuq777 14 днів тому +7

      @@JohnDoe-pt7ru 그런 국뽕자제좀 😅

    • @mokkoriman71
      @mokkoriman71 14 днів тому +1

      @@Dafuq777 It's just a joke bro

    • @dnaglitchgaming6565
      @dnaglitchgaming6565 14 днів тому +12

      Korean entertainment in general is killing it

  • @stonerhino83
    @stonerhino83 13 днів тому

    8:34 to hear Jake excitedly say "spooky caves" again.

  • @Embozine
    @Embozine 12 днів тому +1

    Your car metaphor is spot on (I'm not a car guy)

  • @Glurfl
    @Glurfl 14 днів тому +206

    “Not a cakewalk”
    Nice one, Jake.

    • @cenciende9401
      @cenciende9401 14 днів тому +8

      You are making zero sense

    • @L.K.48
      @L.K.48 14 днів тому +37

      ​@@cenciende9401 you didn't get the joke and chose to make an assumption instead

    • @Druffmaul
      @Druffmaul 14 днів тому +4

      ​@@L.K.48I'll give you $50 cash right now to explain the joke.

    • @dereksout
      @dereksout 14 днів тому

      @@Druffmaul cake = ass

    • @Belmont1714
      @Belmont1714 14 днів тому

      ​@@DruffmaulDamn 🤦‍♂️.
      She walks with a cake. Boomers ffs 🙄

  • @mysticspartan2643
    @mysticspartan2643 14 днів тому +162

    Sorry Jake I couldn’t hear you over Eve going “DAAAAAHHHH!” Every 2 seconds

    • @davidstockman1456
      @davidstockman1456 12 днів тому +5

      Cry more

    • @Cazzx
      @Cazzx 12 днів тому

      @@davidstockman1456 What's the point of that? If you weren't gonna say something productive, you should just not say anything at all.

    • @blackwater_brps4384
      @blackwater_brps4384 12 днів тому +12

      I like the game but she is annoying

    • @avelinoavalos6892
      @avelinoavalos6892 12 днів тому +15

      Nah same, if you could turn that off id 100% play.

    • @Alexisj1991
      @Alexisj1991 12 днів тому +1

      I thought I was tripping because I'm watching this at 3am lol but it is kind of annoying and can't ignore it now

  • @fns58
    @fns58 10 днів тому

    Honestly, as a pretty big car guy, the Corvette analogy was very much appreciated lol

  • @wingdings369
    @wingdings369 13 днів тому

    Played the demo and I really enjoyed the combat. Looking forward to spending some time with this one this weekend

  • @cd4playa1245
    @cd4playa1245 14 днів тому +50

    The corvette analogy makes a lot of sense to me.

  • @DanteMasaru
    @DanteMasaru 14 днів тому +38

    After playing the demo, the combat is what sold me. Setting-wise it reminds me of Nier Automata and combat-wise, it's Sekiro-like.

    • @in4mus85
      @in4mus85 13 днів тому +1

      Nier, sekiro and nioh amalgamation.

  • @Tryhardblackguy
    @Tryhardblackguy 13 днів тому +1

    The corvette is an interesting analogy. I honestly thought the game was going to be more character action based similar to the action games like Devil May Cry, Bayo, even Hi Fi Rush.

  • @tastytetrahedron2976
    @tastytetrahedron2976 13 днів тому

    The game feels super slick. I liked lies of P but the parrying felt a bit too hard to pull off at times. Considering that some fights heavily rely on parrying, it was frustrating. Stellar blade feels similar but with cleaner parries and slightly larger parry windows. Feels really good. Picking it up the moment it releases

  • @robsax0079
    @robsax0079 14 днів тому +187

    I never buy a game without these videos. Y’all have saved me a lot of money and you are appreciated!❤

    • @gameranxTV
      @gameranxTV  14 днів тому +45

      THANK YOU!

    • @itachi2632
      @itachi2632 14 днів тому +7

      @@gameranxTVno thank you !

    • @tyleroutland435
      @tyleroutland435 14 днів тому +7

      It really shouldn't be someone else's opinion on a game to make you want to get a game or not. How pathetic. If you are interested in the game, then get it. If not, then don't make an easy decision

    • @robsax0079
      @robsax0079 14 днів тому +17

      @@tyleroutland435 all they do is inform me of what the game is before I play it. I don’t alway agree with or have the same taste as them, they just help me get a feel for what a game is so that I can make an informed decision. Thanks for the reply so that I can clarify.

    • @tyleroutland435
      @tyleroutland435 14 днів тому

      @@robsax0079 no problem

  • @MoHafo
    @MoHafo 14 днів тому +14

    I've already bought but goodness me I've never made it this quick to a "before you buy" video

  • @christophertaylor4340
    @christophertaylor4340 2 дні тому

    I'm a huge fan of the lead design artist Hyung Tae Kim. Did all the character design for Magna Carta. Dude is an amazing artist.

  • @anythinggoes4881
    @anythinggoes4881 13 днів тому

    Awesome review. Watching this video while playing Shift Up's recent game, Goddess of Victory: Nikke. I'll be picking the game up sometime next month as I'm still going through some backlogs.

  • @THE_BEARWOLF
    @THE_BEARWOLF 14 днів тому +162

    I feel like her voice when shes fighting would drive me nuts

    • @welton9748
      @welton9748 14 днів тому +25

      Same. And some "journalists" were saying we just like a silent doll. They aren't right but they aren't so wrong either

    • @lonecyborg4957
      @lonecyborg4957 14 днів тому

      @@welton9748play the Japanese version that’s the version I bought it doesn’t have that problem

    • @Whoisyou123
      @Whoisyou123 13 днів тому +20

      The korean voice is less annoying if that helps 😅

    • @necroheartplucker
      @necroheartplucker 13 днів тому +4

      English dubs of foreign games tend to have something wrong, even outside the consideration of dialogues.

    • @JuicedOnKids
      @JuicedOnKids 13 днів тому +6

      @@necroheartplucker Unions probably. Capcom doesn't employ VA's from unions so their characters have been inconsistent for decades. Some good, others bad.

  • @Daedalus-pz9fh
    @Daedalus-pz9fh 14 днів тому +88

    When a developer was inspired by Fromsoftware and Santa Monica, you know the Gameplay and Combat is S tier. I really hope this game would get a spotlight it deserved!

    • @riskvideos
      @riskvideos 14 днів тому +5

      It definitely will despite the internet puritans screeching.

    • @DontReadMyPicture93
      @DontReadMyPicture93 14 днів тому

      *Don’t read my name… .😮*

    • @acorlite
      @acorlite 14 днів тому

      @@riskvideosconservatives are the puritans

    • @kremesauce
      @kremesauce 14 днів тому +5

      Any studio would be inspired by games that make a ton of money and are fun to play
      Any developer would be stupid not to, not a super bright take bruh

    • @Mohgenstein
      @Mohgenstein 14 днів тому +3

      And when a dev is inspired by Nier I would expect a story that isn’t lackluster and characters that aren’t boring but alas you can’t do everyone

  • @Reo_Swede_Wagon
    @Reo_Swede_Wagon 13 днів тому

    Personally love the Corvette analogy

  • @parkerhughes434
    @parkerhughes434 13 днів тому +19

    She makes the exact same HUAAA sound twice during the little combat sequence at 6:30.
    Is there a way to turn that off? Or turn down her volume specifically? The constant screaming during combat kinda drives me crazy lol

    • @jean-philippegroulx1787
      @jean-philippegroulx1787 3 дні тому

      Oh man, watching this review before buying and now I’m rethinking JUST because of the same screams over and over

    • @sersimon2676
      @sersimon2676 День тому +1

      ​@@jean-philippegroulx1787tbh, i didnt even notice after 30h+ , maybe consider having music louder than the voices,it blends in well

    • @jean-philippegroulx1787
      @jean-philippegroulx1787 День тому

      @@sersimon2676 I’m sure playing the game versus watching the review is also different

  • @ARC0210
    @ARC0210 14 днів тому +18

    From playing the demo, I'm kinda excited to play this game, the combat is pretty fun, the soundtrack is rockin and the story seems somewhat interesting. So keen for the weekend off work, to play this all night.

  • @enjoipandas
    @enjoipandas 14 днів тому +37

    As a car guy, you analogy at the beginning was 10 outta 10!

  • @lulutango
    @lulutango 12 днів тому

    As a car guy, the vette analogy makes sense. It's true, cars aren't made the same, but they're still pretty cool sometimes.

  • @Art3misRP1
    @Art3misRP1 10 днів тому +1

    Already bought it mate and bloody loving it 👍 ❤

  • @pepuko
    @pepuko 14 днів тому +36

    I've only played the demo but it DID check several boxes we have been missing on PS like bayonetta, metal gear rising, sekiro and more can't wait

  • @Tracster
    @Tracster 14 днів тому +42

    This video is making me want to buy it. Thank you.

    • @DontReadMyPicture93
      @DontReadMyPicture93 14 днів тому

      *Don’t read my name… .😮*

    • @bernardoheusi6146
      @bernardoheusi6146 14 днів тому

      Wondering about the soundtrack. That was one of THE reasons NieR Automata was so awesome.

  • @alexsanimeart5706
    @alexsanimeart5706 12 днів тому

    I really appreciate the honesty my guy. Even though this is a day one buy for me, I understand your personal gripes with it. I'm coming for challenging combat primarily, and aesthetic and design second. Story and the exploration experience was lower on my priorities for the game. I respect your opinion a lot sir

  • @incredibil45
    @incredibil45 День тому

    7:36 you can disable the auto lock on. Made the game so much more enjoyable and free to attack for me

  • @djlarrylar7905
    @djlarrylar7905 14 днів тому +123

    The only place I trust for gaming

    • @rav186
      @rav186 14 днів тому +1

      I feel sorry for you then.

    • @91shawny
      @91shawny 14 днів тому +2

      FACTS

    • @aiden8834
      @aiden8834 10 днів тому

      @@rav186If you don't trust them then why did you go on the video?

    • @djlarrylar7905
      @djlarrylar7905 9 днів тому +1

      I'm actually done with gaming in general at this point I only play games I just want to play games enjoy them and beat them no coverage no gameplays no walkthroughs just let me have a trailer. No hate to gameranx the stellar blade thing and the dei stuff has left a very sour taste in my mouth for gaming it's been there for a while.

    • @91shawny
      @91shawny 9 днів тому

      @@djlarrylar7905 I mean this game is probably the least DEI thing currently but 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @samueledwards5026
    @samueledwards5026 14 днів тому +32

    Jake Baldino has a very pleasant voice to listen to. On the other hand the IGN voiceover was like nails on a chalkboard.

  • @melvlowe1566
    @melvlowe1566 13 днів тому

    Looks awesome, gonna check this out, thanks Jake 👍

  • @LukeStoney-1kiso350
    @LukeStoney-1kiso350 13 днів тому

    Awesome review! Thanks! 🤘

  • @sanjurosolar_panel6190
    @sanjurosolar_panel6190 14 днів тому +19

    The corvette analogy is peak writing.

  • @sylnz97
    @sylnz97 14 днів тому +54

    a good character action game is all it needs to be for me, that one boss in the demo was already fun af, can't wait to finally play the full game

    • @91shawny
      @91shawny 14 днів тому +5

      That part! I know everyone is saying the story is dry and characters arent memorable but some of the best action games from the past weren’t known for the story it was known for the gameplay and action 😂

    • @sylnz97
      @sylnz97 14 днів тому +8

      @@91shawny fr the gameplay is the most important thing in action games, what do I care if the story is ass if the game is fun to play lmao

    • @jaypboro
      @jaypboro 14 днів тому +4

      Nowadays gammers have got a new brainrot. If A gAmE hAs No StOrY oR pErSoNaLiTy ThEn It Is A tRaSh GaMe.
      Too much handholding have ruined games. I always look for gameplay + combat in a game first, story last(I don't care Jack sh1t about a story). I want games to be games where u press buttons and learn new mechanics.

    • @trevorveillette8415
      @trevorveillette8415 14 днів тому +7

      ​@@jaypboro as a fan of story games, and someone who looks primarily for a good story, characters and soundtrack first, but also appreciates great gameplay, I couldn't disagree more.
      A game can have a super fun awesome gameplay loop or combat system, but it won't draw me back into replaying or thinking fondly of the game outside of playing it like a good story, characters and music would.
      A mechanically fun game will give me a fun time while playing, but I've played a story game that changed my life drastically. A game couldn't do that to me with gameplay.

    • @jameswebb7806
      @jameswebb7806 14 днів тому +1

      Then u play the wrong games cause some games are famous because only the game play just cause aint final fantasy wit some crazy ass story it ain't good game many great games were know only for game play like dmc and prince of persia

  • @mongkeefee5576
    @mongkeefee5576 13 днів тому

    I didn't really understand the Corvette analogy there at first, but I kinda get it now. The English voice acting is a good example. Eve sounds pretty, shiny, and classy, but 2B and A2 are classic Stingrays that express passion and depth of character.
    Thinking of giving the Korean voices a try, but I am a simple Jack and can barely walk and chew gum at the same time, let alone read subtitles and play video games.

  • @vincitastra3278
    @vincitastra3278 13 днів тому

    @4:44 that is awesome. ❤

  • @SoyVictoria-NeedsYou
    @SoyVictoria-NeedsYou 14 днів тому +69

    Reminds me of Nier Automata in a way story wise on the surface, plus the action too. May not be as deep, of course, but the premise seems alike. And i already pre ordered because it just looks like a game i would enjoy

    • @colcasey3853
      @colcasey3853 14 днів тому +10

      Too bad it won't be a masterpiece like Nier, looks pretty good though

    • @12tranoke51
      @12tranoke51 13 днів тому

      @@colcasey3853 You never know until you try it yourself.

    • @JuicedOnKids
      @JuicedOnKids 13 днів тому +6

      @@colcasey3853 Doesn't have to be tbh. Nier was special, it had layers and details.
      The character designs where 2B wore an eye mask while 21O wore face masks were well thought out.
      For those unaware it's based on the "see no evil, speak no evil" principal idea which unravels itsself as you play the game.

    • @JewTube001
      @JewTube001 13 днів тому

      you're a thot bot like the main character in the game

  • @juanmd26121
    @juanmd26121 14 днів тому +8

    Best review I’ve seen out there. You can tell the guy enjoys games, not just another journalist!

  • @kyegravett8214
    @kyegravett8214 5 днів тому

    Combat is a high, exploration is enjoyable (oo shiny!), the only thing I wish for is a "replay section" or a "section grade" feature. I want the sweet sweet victory sensation of seeing a perfect score on an area, or see how I've done in a combat scenario

  • @PaddyMcMe
    @PaddyMcMe 18 годин тому

    Just the opening footage of her 'climbing a ladder'... So subtle...

  • @Veliconis
    @Veliconis 14 днів тому +24

    The enemy design in this game is incredible.

  • @stefanz8364
    @stefanz8364 14 днів тому +8

    Already preordered it. I am really looking forward to it. At first I thought it would be decent at best but after I played the demo I just fell in love with the gameplay and couldnt get enough. At that point I already knew I would be preordering it even if the story wouldnt be that good.
    I also already knew about Shift Up since I am playing one of their mobile games and the fact that its such a decent game for their first try in this market is making me hopeful. I am really surprised and hope it sells well so they take more steps into AAA developent in the future!

  • @ecanoya
    @ecanoya 12 днів тому

    From what I played of the demo, I agree about how fighting multiple enemies feels clunky. I think the biggest issue is that it doesn't really seem like you can cancel attacks to block or dodge. Your stuck committing to them, so finding an opening when surrounded by a mob of weak enemies is a pain. Hopefully that gets mitigated some later in the game, or in a patch at some point, though it might make boss fights _too_ easy, so maybe not. Either way, not as obnoxious as Dark Souls 2's attack queuing, so I'll live.

  • @ace7926
    @ace7926 13 днів тому

    the boss fights kind of remind me of the mini boss fights from og god of war, I really hope this game gets released on PC and has a chance for a sequel, the combat looks so good.

  • @jericho5253
    @jericho5253 14 днів тому +81

    The only two hang ups I have with it is her repetitive shouting during combat, and I noticed in the demo there was a long delay, especially during parrying. It wasn't as tight as I hoped it would be. Usually I wait until I finish other games before purchasing the next one, but I'm getting this day one. Do it for her!

    • @Saihamaru
      @Saihamaru 12 днів тому +9

      totally agreed
      she shouts too much and it can be annoying when you want to concentrate on learning the enemy's movement

    • @malonee
      @malonee 12 днів тому +2

      the shouting got annoying just playing the demo.

    • @chopperdean3968
      @chopperdean3968 11 днів тому +1

      ⁠@@Saihamarufor me I zoned out her screaming when I was trying to learn combat moves like I only released she screamed this much from watching this video😂

    • @HeliosRazer
      @HeliosRazer 10 днів тому +1

      I agree with the parrying! I thought that was just me

    • @6mazing
      @6mazing 10 днів тому +2

      They fixed the delay with parrying through an update.

  • @kuromiLayfe
    @kuromiLayfe 14 днів тому +3

    The characters look absolutely stunning and i can’t wait if it ever releases on PC to get my hands on the models… love to create my own wallpapers with those.

  • @Piedfighter
    @Piedfighter 13 днів тому

    This review is why i trust youtube reviews over the gaming journos.
    Thank you for such an in depth well put together review.

  • @kendallmarin1010
    @kendallmarin1010 10 днів тому

    It's badass it's getting easier as I'm unlocking more combat tech I feel the beginning was super hard

  • @somebodynowhere
    @somebodynowhere 14 днів тому +28

    I saw a video somewhere about that yell audio and wow the game really does use it over and over

  • @InvntdXNEWROMAN
    @InvntdXNEWROMAN 14 днів тому +17

    Going to start playing Stellar Blade once I complete FFVII Rebirth this weekend.

    • @rommelthedesertfox3089
      @rommelthedesertfox3089 14 днів тому +2

      Can’t wait to play ff7 rebirth it’s got goty in the bag already

    • @jameswebb7806
      @jameswebb7806 13 днів тому +2

      No it don't ff7 rebirth is just a buch pretty cut scenes wit annoying gameplay at times and down right lack of story to point u don't understand half the shit going on

    • @rommelthedesertfox3089
      @rommelthedesertfox3089 13 днів тому +1

      @@jameswebb7806 lol ff7 rebirth has top notch gameplay and combat and excellent story telling. there’s a reason it was highly praised and extremely well received.

    • @rommelthedesertfox3089
      @rommelthedesertfox3089 13 днів тому

      @@jameswebb7806 lol ff7 rebirth has great gameplay combat and story telling there’s a reason it was highly praised and very well received.

    • @Bongbongo
      @Bongbongo 13 днів тому

      ​@@jameswebb7806 even if you think the game sucks it being a heavy goty contender is objective. There are A LOT of final fantasy fans in the gaming community and they are VERY loyal to the game. It got a lot of hype and positive feedback from many people, even people who never even played a ff game before. if there isn't any huge competition against it, it's definitely winning lol

  • @SpaceDust_97
    @SpaceDust_97 13 днів тому +3

    Wow, the fluidity of the animations and camera is phenomenal! This is a very well done game visually and mechanically, it appears.
    It's crazy to me how good the game play capture looks in this video.

  • @vaassick8016
    @vaassick8016 12 днів тому

    Finally playing it tonite after work I didn't know u can change haircolor..maybe hairstyle? I definitely agree with multi enemy fights from the demo I wish it had a lil more arkham feel

  • @kingshadow8782
    @kingshadow8782 14 днів тому +4

    Well done Gameranx!

  • @regiszem
    @regiszem 14 днів тому +70

    “Before you buy”
    Already did lol

    • @Soultaker_For_Hire
      @Soultaker_For_Hire 14 днів тому +2

      ha same here

    • @neozyykun
      @neozyykun 14 днів тому +3

      chad

    • @matthijsweststrate5552
      @matthijsweststrate5552 14 днів тому +2

      Same here saw the digital foundry review for the performance and immediately after i bought and installed it for tomorrow

  • @trenthunt5106
    @trenthunt5106 10 днів тому +2

    I LOVE THIS GAME! The shouting got patched and is not bad anymore. Also, change the language to Japanese, since there is no Korean option. Much more immersive, felt less jarring than the British voice for me.

  • @Gamingauth0rity
    @Gamingauth0rity 13 днів тому +1

    Eve from Stellar Blade is great! Not censoring outside South Korea, impressive first AAA game

  • @Youtoober1979
    @Youtoober1979 14 днів тому +8

    Already preordered! Having played the demo quite a few times, I absolutely love the combat it’s so satisfying and the music is amazing! I don’t need the best story in the world (being a Resident Evil junkie😅) as long as the gameplay is good and fun then that’s all that matters.

    • @jameswebb7806
      @jameswebb7806 13 днів тому

      U don't hear anything about ff7 rebirth cause beside the graphics play seem seem boring and repetitive so it what u love

  • @DarkForce2024
    @DarkForce2024 14 днів тому +4

    Gameranx, the only video game people (and a bird) FOR the people! Love ya! I bet they seen all the comments about the "Before you Buy" on the other videos and decided to release early. 😁

  • @stephenmeinhold5452
    @stephenmeinhold5452 13 днів тому

    Looking foward to playing it on PC and hopefully they can polish it up a bit.
    the attraction is the gourgous protagonist but the star and core of the game is the combat and monsters.
    sadly that is lost on some people but then so much is for them.

  • @kev95
    @kev95 6 днів тому

    Good review. Combat is similar to Nier Automa but a bit more fluid?

  • @KillerTacos54
    @KillerTacos54 14 днів тому +19

    I’m surprised how good the reviews are for this game

    • @mr.b1613
      @mr.b1613 14 днів тому +11

      probably because of how great the combat and visuals are

    • @DeathMetalThrasher
      @DeathMetalThrasher 14 днів тому +12

      lol Well, because it's a good game.

    • @Mohgenstein
      @Mohgenstein 14 днів тому +3

      It’s another Lies of P. Nothing special, just an above average action game.

    • @mr.b1613
      @mr.b1613 14 днів тому +10

      @@Mohgenstein so why are you surprised a good game gets a good score? Is something wrong with you?

    • @PantsaBear
      @PantsaBear 14 днів тому +2

      @@Mohgenstein I mean its not getting 10/10 "this changed my life reviews". But its a great game thats very fun and beautiful to play, why are you downplaying it like something cant be worthwhile unless its like Peak Fiction? lmao do you even enjoy video games
      This game gets so much pessimism and negativity from the weirdest parts of the internet. Incredibly bizarre to see it

  • @paradsecar
    @paradsecar 14 днів тому +50

    How well does her screaming and grunting after every attack hold up after 20-30 hours? I was growing a little weary of it after about 20-30 seconds into this video.

    • @smashingwarden
      @smashingwarden 13 днів тому +12

      I don't mind my wife's screams, grunts and moans and it's been 20+ years 😂
      On a serious note, it's always worse in a video repeating the same actions over and over, you're not spending all the time fighting ingame, I didn't even notice it in the demo.

    • @bluerationality
      @bluerationality 13 днів тому

      Heard it's better in Korean audio. Hope they patch the English version

    • @JewTube001
      @JewTube001 13 днів тому

      the audio sounds horrible.

    • @tubby_1278
      @tubby_1278 12 днів тому +1

      Play with Korean vo. She's not as annoying

  • @ar1sm70
    @ar1sm70 4 дні тому

    The combat was honestly way deeper than I expected and along with the enemy variety makes the game great fun! Eve being super gorgeous is simply an added bonus to a very nice game.

  • @131313MOCS
    @131313MOCS 12 днів тому

    This game had me at the soundtracks in the trailers, I’m playing it right now and so far every track is a banger and gameplay is amazing as well.