I played 8 MORE Souls-Like games you've never heard of

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  • Опубліковано 21 тра 2024
  • episode 11 of Steam Dumpster Diving with somehow, once again, even more "souls-likes" you (probably) haven't heard of
    twitter: / ironpineapple_
    twitch: / iron_pineapple
    TIMESTAMPS
    0:00 Intro
    0:24 CubeCube
    4:04 ENCHAIN
    8:51 UNSIGHTED
    10:56 Starry Knight
    14:33 Project Lilith
    16:44 Unsouled
    19:30 Death Trash
    21:03 There Is No Light
    23:52 Outro
    also big thanks for help from:
    Hugo Junstrand for the cool "steam dumpster diving" animation as well as the music in the intro: / hugojunstrand
    Onua for creating the SFM pose of the knight in the thumbnail: / odynom
    games played (in order of appearance)
    store.steampowered.com/app/16...
    store.steampowered.com/app/13...
    store.steampowered.com/app/10...
    store.steampowered.com/app/17...
    store.steampowered.com/app/15...
    store.steampowered.com/app/10...
    store.steampowered.com/app/94...
    store.steampowered.com/app/11...
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  • @IronPineapple
    @IronPineapple  2 роки тому +8058

    yeah that's right, I can make more than 1 video a month sometimes

  • @kasakka
    @kasakka 2 роки тому +4147

    I’d love a "where are they now" second look on some of the potential games you kinda liked that were in early access.

    • @PPLorux
      @PPLorux 2 роки тому +25

      +1!

    • @Samuraislash600
      @Samuraislash600 2 роки тому +54

      That's actually a good recommendation

    • @whimsycole246
      @whimsycole246 2 роки тому +14

      that's a fantastic idea

    • @baukepoelsma
      @baukepoelsma 2 роки тому +4

      Yes please!!

    • @zyaicob
      @zyaicob 2 роки тому +86

      What you're saying is you want to see the finished CubeCube

  • @luv-lost
    @luv-lost 2 роки тому +1399

    That Van Gogh game looks dope actually. Such an odd atmosphere, and good execution.

    • @roviH
      @roviH 2 роки тому +42

      And the concept reminds me of Eternal Sonata

    • @Anonymous-73
      @Anonymous-73 Рік тому +13

      And it’s also really sweet

  • @funforu8856
    @funforu8856 2 роки тому +1025

    “Press G to use the med kit”
    Iron Pinappple: “so there’s no healing in this fight”

    • @lordbalthosadinferni4384
      @lordbalthosadinferni4384 Рік тому +19

      This is exactly what I came to comment

    • @patrickhector
      @patrickhector Рік тому +19

      I assume medkits take too much time to use, you'd be beat to death by the boss before you have the opportunity to heal- otherwise yeah goofy moment

  • @mohamadjavadchabok4019
    @mohamadjavadchabok4019 2 роки тому +2010

    Honestly, "I played 8 MORE Souls-Like games you've never heard of" has become my favorite series to follow on youtube.

  • @JhoTerra
    @JhoTerra 2 роки тому +1768

    this episode was seriously full of incredible titles. the Van Gogh entry wins my "would never play but teared up after witnessing it" award.

    • @Qunchyy
      @Qunchyy 2 роки тому +43

      Are there a lot of entries for that award? 😂

    • @eyemorsels
      @eyemorsels 2 роки тому +54

      what a good reward, I am on the same wave

    • @desklamp8591
      @desklamp8591 2 роки тому +11

      it was a very sweet and very good. i think it wasn’t meant to suceed just a passion art project

    • @reaper2r
      @reaper2r 9 місяців тому +1

      Listen to “Vincent” by Don Mclean!
      You will cry

    • @TheFiendishFive
      @TheFiendishFive 4 місяці тому

      If you honestly teared up watching that short review, you are an actual british cigarette

  • @SahiPie
    @SahiPie 2 роки тому +330

    Starry knight was such a genuinely touching game as it tries to convey the conflict within the artist. Honestly made me kinda emotional knowing his life history.

  • @Yervy
    @Yervy 2 роки тому +1509

    the gameplay on Enchain looked sooo good, love the mechanics

    • @foniks100
      @foniks100 2 роки тому +14

      Should try Ultrakill while waiting for enchain. I am actually hyped for enchain aswell

    • @TheTapiocaBabe
      @TheTapiocaBabe 2 роки тому +16

      What in the hell, why are you here? ( ´~`)

    • @2DLexa
      @2DLexa 2 роки тому +9

      @@TheTapiocaBabe I think DBD and DS fans are reeeeally overlaping

    • @Moonhermit-
      @Moonhermit- 2 роки тому +23

      I was still a tiny bit on the fence, but then they introduced Tony Hawk's Bone Skater and I was sold.

    • @catofoz5146
      @catofoz5146 2 роки тому +6

      shut up funny scary game man

  • @mimisezlol
    @mimisezlol 2 роки тому +466

    "it's not pain that makes a real artist, it's love"
    That hits

    • @ProfessorChaos56
      @ProfessorChaos56 2 роки тому +20

      I legit teared up a little, that was so lovely.

    • @IndicatedGoodLife
      @IndicatedGoodLife 2 роки тому +3

      But its legit wrong and the other way around. In my opinion you become a real artist only through suffering for your craft. In german we call it "Leidenschaft" for a reason.
      Btw it sounds even better when you turn the two arguments around.

    • @lifetake3103
      @lifetake3103 2 роки тому +35

      @@IndicatedGoodLife I'm just here to note it's not legit wrong because it's only your opinion on how a artist becomes "real"

    • @SolKaras
      @SolKaras 2 роки тому +29

      Van Gogh created “Starry Night” while he was being treated for his mental illness so like… no. Most artists would be much better off if they weren’t suffering, because that is when you can truly focus and refine your craft.

    • @Alberich_Prince_of_Dwarves
      @Alberich_Prince_of_Dwarves 2 роки тому +26

      @@IndicatedGoodLife that's such a weird, gatekeep'y thing to say. Lots of artists suffer for their art, yes, but you shouldn't have to suffer to be able to become an artist. Not all creative types are struggling with mental health issues and it's such an unhealthy worldview.

  • @warmwalker371
    @warmwalker371 2 роки тому +136

    As an artist, Starry Knight almost made me cry
    Love the concept of Van Gogh's troubled artist life converted into an action game that slowly faced all the "bosses" that caused him to end his life (which is why the ending you fight himself, but because of his depression he sees himself as 'Stranger') and the quote at the end really struck me the most as an artist who, sometimes, also hate myself for not doing anything right in art. but I still keep doing art because I love art.

  • @buddycatdudeguy7169
    @buddycatdudeguy7169 2 роки тому +383

    "I hate this game so much."
    Yep, definitely a souls-like.

    • @notgray88
      @notgray88 2 роки тому +9

      That was me for like a whole week trying to beat Pontiff way beck when DS3 was just a couple months old. I repeatedly cursed and died over and over, but never gave up, and the reward is 100% worth it.

    • @xyex
      @xyex 2 роки тому +3

      I was screaming that at my TV the first 20-something times I fought Gascoigne in Bloodborne.
      I have since gotten the Platinum.

    • @hollowhusk5166
      @hollowhusk5166 2 роки тому +2

      @@notgray88 i don't know how, but I killed him first try
      Aldrich turned me into a porcupine though

  • @PBart7
    @PBart7 Рік тому +35

    "It is love."
    As an artist who deals with a lot of self hate, that made me cry a little. Beautiful

    • @Br1anwastaken
      @Br1anwastaken 7 місяців тому +3

      You good?

    • @PBart7
      @PBart7 7 місяців тому +2

      @@Br1anwastaken not really, but thank you for asking, friend

    • @Br1anwastaken
      @Br1anwastaken 7 місяців тому +3

      @@PBart7 No problem mate, im a self hating artist too, hope you start feeling Better soon!

  • @chaosjimthevoidlord3762
    @chaosjimthevoidlord3762 2 роки тому +2203

    As far as I’m concerned, any game that makes you say out loud “I hate this game” and then you proceed to continue to play said game, is what truly makes or breaks a souls like.

    • @dotgone
      @dotgone 2 роки тому +168

      And then ten attempts later, killing the boss on full life.

    • @chaosjimthevoidlord3762
      @chaosjimthevoidlord3762 2 роки тому +61

      @@dotgone yes. Until you get to the next boss.

    • @krazyface5645
      @krazyface5645 2 роки тому +151

      I finished Sekiros last boss with so much rage inside me and I said I regretted ever playing the game at all. I still think about reinstalling it for a second playthrough every month or so

    • @chaosjimthevoidlord3762
      @chaosjimthevoidlord3762 2 роки тому +28

      @@krazyface5645 I know that pain.

    • @gregsancientegyptfactsandg7711
      @gregsancientegyptfactsandg7711 2 роки тому +58

      TIL rocket league is a souls-like

  • @ratstorm838
    @ratstorm838 2 роки тому +217

    starry knight actually got me in my feels with the final boss being called stranger when its his older self and then the "and its not pain that makes a real artist it is love"

    • @RuneKatashima
      @RuneKatashima 2 роки тому +30

      Wasn't it his younger self though, actually? And he was a stranger because he forgot who he was.

    • @Newby1
      @Newby1 2 роки тому +20

      @@RuneKatashima Pretty sure yes, because I believe he had both ears.

    • @baukepoelsma
      @baukepoelsma 2 роки тому +6

      @@Newby1 Auch, it got me too though

    • @ratstorm838
      @ratstorm838 2 роки тому +2

      @@RuneKatashima yeah i meant older like what he used to be if that makes sense

  • @jetstreamsam3882
    @jetstreamsam3882 Рік тому +250

    For the van Gogh one I actually shed a tear

    • @bobbyboswell13
      @bobbyboswell13 Рік тому +9

      try watching the doctor who episode with him youll go thru a tissue box

    • @jetstreamsam3882
      @jetstreamsam3882 Рік тому +13

      @@bobbyboswell13 already did,I cried

    • @bobbyboswell13
      @bobbyboswell13 Рік тому +4

      @@jetstreamsam3882 same think it was the hardest i had cried in a long time such a good episode

    • @hazukichanx408
      @hazukichanx408 Рік тому +4

      That one gets me, too. And the game seems made in much the same spirit... seeing not just a famous painter or a troubled mind, but a human being, craving love and companionship. At his core, much the same as all the rest of us.

    • @WhiteGeared
      @WhiteGeared Рік тому

      So who is this gog magog guy?

  • @grafcharming5030
    @grafcharming5030 2 роки тому +63

    The way he says “Gun? :)”5:36 and “mini Gun :D” 7:42 is just pure joy it makes me happy to hear 😂

  • @FUNKe
    @FUNKe 2 роки тому +4250

    Yeoww glad you agree Enchain is hypefuck, and glad I helped it hit your list. choice steamdives as always mister john soulslike

    • @jftemple44
      @jftemple44 2 роки тому +27

      Looks crazy, I'll have to check out your playthrough

    • @averagecalisthenicsguy1504
      @averagecalisthenicsguy1504 2 роки тому +5

      ua-cam.com/video/oLRuX4Dbq5c/v-deo.html

    • @toluj3308
      @toluj3308 2 роки тому +19

      Can't wait 'til they release the full game

    • @WolfHreda
      @WolfHreda 2 роки тому +20

      I've already got Elden Ring to play this coming year, dammit. But Enchain is on the list right now. I'll play it while I wait for Salt and Sacrifice to come to Steam.

    • @crazyskullkidd4268
      @crazyskullkidd4268 2 роки тому +7

      FUNKE MAKE A VIDEO

  • @prossnip42
    @prossnip42 2 роки тому +448

    Sees him play Enchain: Yeah, this looks pretty cool, might check it out
    Sees him surf on a body down a hill: Okay, so how much money did you say you wanted for this exactly cause i'm paying double

    • @averagecalisthenicsguy1504
      @averagecalisthenicsguy1504 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/oLRuX4Dbq5c/v-deo.html

    • @chaoticfisherman373
      @chaoticfisherman373 2 роки тому +7

      @Miles Doyle that's some Shin Megami Tensei lore right there

    • @haloha329
      @haloha329 2 роки тому +7

      @Miles Doyle look it's a good message but this isn't the way to spread it

    • @hansheinz4799
      @hansheinz4799 2 роки тому +3

      @Miles Doyle mate, you don't need Jesus, you need professional help

    • @stingerjohnny9951
      @stingerjohnny9951 2 роки тому

      @Miles Doyle TLDR Hail the Horned God

  • @giovanicalca2858
    @giovanicalca2858 Рік тому +57

    In starry knight, i like how by the end of the game the life bars get swapped and van gogh's' life bar turns into the boss bar

  • @skyfrazier8906
    @skyfrazier8906 Рік тому +19

    When all the people turned yellow, referencing Van Gogh eating the yellow paint that assisted with his madness, I got major chills and teared up a little :o

  • @orr4337
    @orr4337 2 роки тому +360

    For the starry Knight game, I find it interesting that the "stranger" is just his past self, before he cut his ear off

    • @clayxros576
      @clayxros576 2 роки тому +45

      I had the sinking feeling as soon as I saw the similar model, and my eyes focused on the ear. Even if expected it still hits hard.

    • @_piranha
      @_piranha 2 роки тому +35

      I think it's pretty obvious and you've understood it yourself, but to me it's because Van Gogh is so disconnected from reality at this point, that he doesn't even recognize himself. He sees his own self as an enemy, that he has to vanquish.
      That, or his madness changed him so much as a person, that his past self is a completely different entity.

    • @Lost_Yeti
      @Lost_Yeti 2 роки тому +8

      @@_piranha i think its supposed to represent the battle he had with himself all those years which lead to him killing himself. He does that in game by confronting something he doesnt recognize and ends up killing himself

  • @borgar1765
    @borgar1765 2 роки тому +311

    I fully expect this series to be theoretically capable of going on forever because souls-likes release at a faster rate than Pineapple can review them.

    • @clayxros576
      @clayxros576 2 роки тому +12

      Easy content baybeeeee

    • @borgar1765
      @borgar1765 2 роки тому

      @Miles Doyle nah fam, i'm good

  • @JP3Gl
    @JP3Gl 2 роки тому +292

    i love how he’s so positive about these games and in the process of giving a chance discovers some games that should be so much more popular then they are

  • @rara58524
    @rara58524 2 роки тому +94

    "Blade of Darkness" got re-released (and for the first time released on Steam!) in October 2021. The game is from 2001 - a decade before Souls, and it wasn't managed well, the studio went bankrupt, but the few lucky fans who played it back then built somewhat of a niche cult following. And many of them swear that this game is the true predecessor of Demon's Souls and Dark Souls, due to countless similarities in the combat system and level design (and no, those weren't the same way in King's Field!). Now on Steam the game has "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating - which is kind of amazing for a game that is 20 years old. Blade does have some janky-ness, which is still there, but that's really part of its charm. Despite the fact most people who tried it appraise it, I don't think the game is nearly as famous among Souls fans as it should be. Not sure if it fully qualifies the theme of "games you've never heard of", but I bet 90% of viewers haven't heard of it still. I wholeheartedly recommend it for this series - and I hope you'd enjoy it! It's worth a full playthrough, even though it's a difficult and unforgiving game with a lot of tricks to learn to fully appreciate it.

    • @AceStrife
      @AceStrife 2 роки тому +4

      Wow, you're right, someone released it on Steam/GoG and has been patching it for a bit. Crazy.
      Was definitely one of the gems of the early 2000's. Such a good and more unique experience back then, brutal and hardcore too, but going back now it's gonna be hard to get passed all the jank, especially if you want (or need) to use a controller.
      I'll probably watch someone play it through vs go at it myself, but that string might tug at me too much..

    • @ThePotatoAddict
      @ThePotatoAddict Рік тому +6

      He played it already in an earlier video lol

  • @ThatRipOff
    @ThatRipOff 2 роки тому +130

    That Van Gough game is honestly pretty touching and well done. It’s clear it had a lot of love put into it.

  • @Loiya0451
    @Loiya0451 2 роки тому +268

    Just wanna add onto the section about There Is No Light: The game has a large focus on weapon swapping. You heal by landing special attacks repeatedly, and the fist weapon excels at building the meter for those attacks. The greatsword attaches bombs to enemies which can be detonated by special attacks and specific abilities. The game heavily encourages rotating your weapons based on the situation, even moreso when you factor in the passive abilities that feed into that. The combat's tight as hell, but you're absolutely not going to enjoy it if you stick to one weapon.

    • @chill1453
      @chill1453 2 роки тому +5

      I love it too I really wanted him to review that too.

  • @Hadalium
    @Hadalium 2 роки тому +144

    Enchain actually looks sick as hell and I'm actually excited to see how they improve it! They're delaying it to next year, but I feel like art should be taken slow and steady, so it'll definitely be better this way. BTW Badass vids dude! Love the meme games you play on these lol

    • @XslapsX
      @XslapsX 2 роки тому +4

      It looks great but how is it Souls-Like? Looks more like DOOM.

    • @tuamigoyvecinolevi
      @tuamigoyvecinolevi Рік тому

      @@XslapsX I guess the bonfire and how dark it is (in terms of illumination) makes it souls-like

  • @evandover3513
    @evandover3513 2 роки тому +41

    Starry Knight had a deep melancholic feel to it.

  • @WAHegle91
    @WAHegle91 2 роки тому +257

    “Also it has a roll button and stamina.”
    *Iron Pineapple* : Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!

  • @HavokYT
    @HavokYT 2 роки тому +2391

    Never would have thought there were this many souls like games jeez

    • @chyzyzbik5623
      @chyzyzbik5623 2 роки тому +4

      @XANA🎀 What

    • @OntarioGuy430
      @OntarioGuy430 2 роки тому +16

      Just be glad that there are - means more videos ha-ha.

    • @sentia6276
      @sentia6276 2 роки тому +17

      never thought id see my for honor youtuber in the comments of dark souls likes

    • @fnima2107
      @fnima2107 2 роки тому +5

      Havok what tier is warden rn?

    • @dominicksnipes408
      @dominicksnipes408 2 роки тому +1

      Just came here from jons most recent vid with you in it wtf

  • @MrRyfoe
    @MrRyfoe 2 роки тому +28

    Literally the only reason I’m leaving this comment is because you said there’s a pretty good chance you’ll read it. I want to thank you for the hours of work you put behind these videos and also the gems you uncover. UNSIGHTED seems like a really cool game and I’m super glad you showed it us!

  • @miradrgn
    @miradrgn 2 роки тому +147

    i really appreciate how despite the thumbnail lure of this series being "time to TEAR IN to the WORST GARBAGE that TALENTLESS SCHMUCKS have put up on steam!!!" the actual content is like, actually engaging with the games on their own terms, even the obviously extremely janky ones, and talking about what they do right in addition to where they fall short and the places they show potential. it's like, *almost* kinda clickbait-y, but the bait and switch is into kindness and thoughtful genuine engagement and good vibes so i'm fine with it

    • @catboygremlin
      @catboygremlin Рік тому +8

      that's such a good description of the series

  • @SonicHaXD
    @SonicHaXD 2 роки тому +642

    The Vincent Van Gogh game concept is amazing XD

    • @yds6268
      @yds6268 2 роки тому

      True, it's something completely unique, I think this game deserves more attention

    • @phyrexian_dude4645
      @phyrexian_dude4645 2 роки тому +18

      Its the kind of stuff that makes you appreciate the insanity of the internet, the only place were weird but interesting stuff are made.

    • @FFKonoko
      @FFKonoko 2 роки тому +72

      @@phyrexian_dude4645 yes, only the Internet. No-one in real life made weird or crazy things before the Internet. Or cut off their ear or anything.

    • @imrekristof9133
      @imrekristof9133 2 роки тому +4

      Weird but at the same time fascinating tho
      When the madness part kicked in i kinda got BB vibes

    • @strawberrycheesecake5502
      @strawberrycheesecake5502 2 роки тому +10

      If you like the concept, the movie "Loving Vincent" tells van Gogh's life story through animation with hand drawn oil paintings in his style. To be fair, I haven't seen it myself, so I can't say if the story is well told, but the artwork is incredible.

  • @irithylldragon
    @irithylldragon 2 роки тому +179

    "Pain is the most profound of all human feelings" as a replacement for "YOU DIED" actually doesn't conflict with Dark Souls' lore, when i think about it. the whole thing of losing yourself from death and becoming a hollow - a death where you proclaim your humanity would be a very fitting cry for help for the hapless undead

  • @agusovando
    @agusovando 2 роки тому +40

    I love this fucking series man, as someone who's interested in someday creating a game it's nice to see someone taking their time to give an honest and profound review with some feedback. Keep it up!

  • @christyioran2969
    @christyioran2969 Рік тому +33

    Unsighted is such a great game. One of my favorite games I've played on the switch

    • @bennettcarlson3974
      @bennettcarlson3974 Рік тому +2

      if you like that game I also think you would like crosscode, which iron pineapple has also highly recommended

    • @Puddlenaut
      @Puddlenaut 8 місяців тому

      To add to this list, Hyper Light Drifter is better known but also one hell of a gem. All three of these are easily in my top 10 games of all time

    • @dinoshotgun
      @dinoshotgun 6 місяців тому

      @@bennettcarlson3974wait has Iron Pineapple actually recommended CrossCode? What video did he talk about it?

  • @sdsdfdu4437
    @sdsdfdu4437 2 роки тому +284

    I love these videos. Doesn't even have to be "souls likes", I would watch a series of you just playing unknown or lesser known indie games

  • @gabebernhard4601
    @gabebernhard4601 2 роки тому +503

    “Looks like a randomly placed minecraft block” love that he hadn’t noticed literally 90% of the game’s textures were from minecraft lol

    • @Wargulf2838
      @Wargulf2838 2 роки тому +9

      i mean... stealng from an open source game... is it still stealing? dunno... but if your gameis good it doesn't matter ^^

    • @elosyyy
      @elosyyy 2 роки тому +61

      @@Wargulf2838 It's not stealing if it's free to take for everyone

    • @YamaZombies
      @YamaZombies 2 роки тому +29

      @@Wargulf2838 minecraft isn't open source lol

    • @Wargulf2838
      @Wargulf2838 2 роки тому +3

      @@YamaZombies it isn't officially, but notch allowed hacks and mods to decompile its code and mojang did not (as far as i'm told) boot any modder or hacker. all of this makes minecraft's code almost open for anyone, that's the main reason there's a plethora of unofficial launchers, beta servers, and the like.
      by mojang's tolerance towards hacks, i think they allowed minecraft to be (almost) open source

    • @Slothiz
      @Slothiz 2 роки тому +5

      @Miles Doyle No u

  • @WhoWatchesVideos
    @WhoWatchesVideos 2 роки тому +39

    The combat for Unsouled, at least aesthetically, looks like it borrows a lot from Hyper Light Drifter. Great game, that one.

    • @dodehav
      @dodehav 2 роки тому +1

      also the fast paced movements, attacks and dashes

  • @Hollowstorm69
    @Hollowstorm69 Рік тому +10

    I didn't need the van gogh feelings man..... made me think of the doctor who moment also, I actually started crying man!

  • @a_legendary_dodo3774
    @a_legendary_dodo3774 2 роки тому +60

    Can't wait to find out about the lore behind the legendary "Program Preset: Testing", by far my favorite boss in the entire series.

    • @JulesNekro
      @JulesNekro 2 роки тому +7

      Vaati has to be working on a lore vid

  • @quincallahan6323
    @quincallahan6323 2 роки тому +84

    Unsighted and Starry Night both seem really cool and I definitely wouldn't have heard about either without this video. Pineapple also does a really good job at least trying to be genuinely fair and thorough, this may be one of my favorite things he does contentwise.

  • @ronaldli5
    @ronaldli5 Рік тому +5

    I genuinely teared up at the vincent van gogh one (and laughed so hard at the idea of it being at a shitpost).. It's beautiful how many little hidden gems of passion there are out there in the world that'll never be found.

  • @amgames5638
    @amgames5638 2 роки тому +7

    18:22 Dude, that's gotta be one of the coolest effects I've seen in a 2D game! It's like they switched it to 3D but... with the 2D graphics in tact

  • @cryo3620
    @cryo3620 2 роки тому +263

    One of the games you played before called "death's gambit" was completely redesigned in a free update. They claim the map is twice as big a the old one, they redid the talent tree and a whole lot more. I thought it might be fun to go back and see if they fixed your complaints.

    • @jman3267
      @jman3267 2 роки тому +51

      It went from mixed reviews to overwhelmingly positive on steam.

    • @joshmay2944
      @joshmay2944 2 роки тому +2

      Yes please! I would love to see this as well. Great idea!

    • @donovanwestwater7945
      @donovanwestwater7945 2 роки тому +18

      I played and finished the game pre and post update and the post update definitely did a lot to make the game feel better to play and explore. It definitely is bigger now, and the new levels help flesh the game out for me. I found it an improvement in almost every way and it made the game go from a game I thought was enjoyable but very jank to a game that I think is pretty great. Makes me curious what he would think of it too.

    • @Michelletabor1
      @Michelletabor1 2 роки тому +3

      I will go back to it based on this so thank you for sharing

    • @TiddyTwyster
      @TiddyTwyster 2 роки тому

      -Isn't that a gacha game?-
      I was thinking of a different game

  • @u-mos8820
    @u-mos8820 2 роки тому +324

    You've reliably become a source of interesting and good games, with an accurate and diverse takes on what the dev were trying to do when you approach a game. I like your "radio voice" too. ten-outa-ten.

  • @kill_repeat8491
    @kill_repeat8491 2 роки тому +4

    The audio in There is No Light was pretty awesome though. The protag's yell when he throws his weapon and the booming bass of the boss hitting the floor were great.

  • @Obversechaos
    @Obversechaos 2 роки тому +6

    I love these videos. There's so many soulslike games out there and most people won't bother to play, or even know about, the majority of them. You find some hidden gems for us and you give unbiased reviews. I also love the enthusiasm and genuine passion. Thank you for doing what you do.

  • @thefurry7165
    @thefurry7165 2 роки тому +314

    That Unsouled game just screams "Hyper Light Drifter" with the attack and dash animations and effects
    I dig it

    • @Rakshael
      @Rakshael 2 роки тому +6

      huge HLD vibes as well- and I loved HLD with all my heart

    • @Tainuo
      @Tainuo 2 роки тому +16

      Tbh Unsighted gives me more HLD vibes, it even has multiple references/Easter eggs for HLD

    • @cosmiclikesminecraft
      @cosmiclikesminecraft 2 роки тому +4

      Glad someone else picked up on it, in fact there’s a plunging dash based on the combo Slash-Dash which allowed uou to slam enemies into walls

    • @thefurry7165
      @thefurry7165 2 роки тому +2

      @@Tainuo I was talking more about aesthetic/animation-wise, but yeah

    • @erkwells
      @erkwells 2 роки тому

      same. has he ever played HLD?

  • @pathfindersavant3988
    @pathfindersavant3988 2 роки тому +299

    "Art Direction" is what really carries a whole lot of these games, isn't it? Even with basic or even slightly clunky controls, a solid and cohesive art direction can really keep you enraptured
    That being said, if the gameplay is completely borked, then not even solid art direction can save you.

    • @aFewBitsShort
      @aFewBitsShort 2 роки тому +19

      Perhaps why many people bounce off Unsighted despite the great game design/features? It's gaudy. Not as bad as A Valley Without Wind, but it's up there. Also looks like a cheap Hyper Light Drifter clone. That's probably as far as most people get..

    • @rift1067
      @rift1067 2 роки тому +4

      @@aFewBitsShort Hyper Light Drifter first came to mind when I saw the game (you can tell I'm a fan from my profile pic xD), but I'd say there are a lot of things Unsighted did a lot of things better.

    • @Alberich_Prince_of_Dwarves
      @Alberich_Prince_of_Dwarves 2 роки тому +6

      as big of an impact as art direction has, to me a game could be the video game equivalent of the Mona Lisa but if the combat or gameplay loop is shallow or bad I'll probably not play it. But that's the thing about Demon's Souls and Dark Souls 1 (not remastered), the art direction and general tone of the game is so good that the mediocre/bland gameplay loop is excused. The vision and the whole lightning-in-a-bottle thing Fromsoft happened upon is just fantastic in my world. Meanwhile a game with great art direction but somewhat terrible gameplay loop (the not-so pixel perfect platforming especially) like Ori 1 makes it difficult for me to get into it and learning the mechanics properly enough to finish the game.
      Obviously, this is a very subjective thing for many people. Some people can finish a game for the worldbuilding in one game, while they might not be able to stomach another game which caters to a different style of game or a different story being told.

    • @aFewBitsShort
      @aFewBitsShort 2 роки тому +1

      @@Alberich_Prince_of_Dwarves for me The Witcher 3 combat was terrible. So I put it on easy and played for the story and player choices. Compared to Souls where I play for the gameplay and challenge, taking on bosses while underleveled.

    • @Alberich_Prince_of_Dwarves
      @Alberich_Prince_of_Dwarves 2 роки тому +1

      @@aFewBitsShort Exactly. I haven't gotten back into the Witcher 1 because the combat isn't very good, but thank god for mods on the PC.

  • @Kennedy00Louis
    @Kennedy00Louis 2 роки тому +11

    I love this series so much, I can laugh and find hidden gems at the same time. Instantly got Unsighted to play, legit one of the best work of art I've ever played.

  • @axllow3914
    @axllow3914 Рік тому +6

    If I had been playing the Van Gogh game myself I would've definitely cried at the end, what a masterpiece.

  • @razbuten
    @razbuten 2 роки тому +1095

    Pine doing the good work of signal boosting Unsighted. Easily a game of the year contender.

    • @altnova6643
      @altnova6643 2 роки тому +23

      I had it in my wishlist for the longest time, went and bought it immediately after its segment was over. You know when Pine wants you to play the game.

    • @LinkThinks
      @LinkThinks 2 роки тому +12

      Was super stoked to see it on here. What a fantastic game.

    • @dillonknight199
      @dillonknight199 2 роки тому +6

      its on gamepass

    • @holidaygirl-1225
      @holidaygirl-1225 2 роки тому +8

      fr that shit is a banger
      I played the whole thing in a weekend after my finals and loved every minute

    • @philipross1691
      @philipross1691 2 роки тому +1

      had never even heard of it, totally gonna try it out now

  • @darkshadowwolf3615
    @darkshadowwolf3615 2 роки тому +222

    A game called “Lies of P” was announced its a souls like, where you play as Pinocchio and can change your arm around to like a flamethrower and other things and it sounds cool

    • @eclecticspaghetti
      @eclecticspaghetti 2 роки тому +21

      It certainly does look cool, but it's not coming out for at least a year.

    • @darkshadowwolf3615
      @darkshadowwolf3615 2 роки тому +4

      @@eclecticspaghetti true

    • @damianusvalentiochrisandyp4359
      @damianusvalentiochrisandyp4359 2 роки тому +8

      kinda reminds me of sekiro about the arm thingy

    • @Azure9577
      @Azure9577 2 роки тому

      Sounds like rengoku on the psp

    • @XwasredX
      @XwasredX 2 роки тому +2

      Thymesia is another on my wish list, feels bloodborne inspired.

  • @michaelblandino5949
    @michaelblandino5949 2 роки тому +14

    Just popping in to say I really appreciate your channel. I think you have a real knack for giving constructive criticism and just for putting your perception into words. So, thanks for making good content!

  • @aFewBitsShort
    @aFewBitsShort 2 роки тому +4

    This video was a great entry point to the channel. I love how you're super chill even with bad games and your dry sense of humor works well here too, as does your game skill/knowledge. Keep it up! I can't wait to see what else you discover in the depths of steam.

  • @Grasses0n
    @Grasses0n 2 роки тому +265

    Unsighted looks so cool. I get strong Crosscode vibes from it. I wish games like this got more recognition.

    • @RainDrawz
      @RainDrawz 2 роки тому +5

      was looking for this comment
      can't recommend it enough to people
      i really love that game

    • @danielgiovanniello7217
      @danielgiovanniello7217 2 роки тому +4

      I thought the same exact thing. Honestly, the main character kind of resembles the protagonist from Radical Fish's new game, Project Terra

    • @macjpatton5814
      @macjpatton5814 2 роки тому +1

      It’s such a great game.

    • @lane3574
      @lane3574 2 роки тому +5

      I will play anything with Crosscode vibes. One of my top 10 games of all time p

    • @danielgiovanniello7217
      @danielgiovanniello7217 2 роки тому +4

      @@lane3574 CrossCode easily became my favorite Indie game ever. It's in my top 5 favorite games.
      I still remember finding its demo around the summer of 2016 on GameJolt. I thought its art style was really cute, and I thought it was interesting. So I made a mental note of it. I, by complete chance, came across it again in 2018 or 2019 on Steam after it had been fully released. I decided to pick it up for myself.
      I played it while waiting for Fire Emblem: Three Houses to come out in 2019, nearly three years exactly from the day I discovered the game. I beat it in a few days and fell in love with it. I wasn't very good at the time tho. I had to put on all the bitch-mode settings.
      When the DLC came out for the game, I replayed the entire thing and 100%ed everything I could outside of the arena (I technically got 100%, but I still had unfinished fights in some of the DLC matches)
      Best thing I learned from that playthrough? I got way better at the game. Never needed to make it easier or anything. Some of the later puzzles were so brutal but so satisfying to complete.
      I'm so fucking happy CrossCode is getting the attention it rightly deserves. It's a masterwork.

  • @demonkey6997
    @demonkey6997 2 роки тому +143

    Wow I'm extremely hyped for enchained. The moment I saw the surfing literally my jaw dropped. Getting the demo and cant wait for a full release, how has this escaped the internet??

  • @beyaroillustration
    @beyaroillustration 2 роки тому +3

    13:49
    My heart hurts.

  • @SilentPrayerCG
    @SilentPrayerCG 2 роки тому +2

    13:14 well Van Gogh gone nuts, if i remember right, it's interesting they depicted it in that way.

  • @NamelessOne91
    @NamelessOne91 2 роки тому +77

    Unsighted is one of those rare games made with passion that sadly didn't get the attention it deserves, I'm glad someone is praising it because it was one of my favorite indies of this year

    • @viniciusc.8735
      @viniciusc.8735 2 роки тому +6

      Its kinda unbelievable to think that this game was the work of 2 ppl and the debut of the studio

  • @borkyboy4286
    @borkyboy4286 2 роки тому +135

    As a game design student these help so much in seeing what everyone is making and finding interesting mechanics that I might never find, thanks a lot

  • @volzepi
    @volzepi 2 роки тому +2

    I've rewatched this series a few times. Highly entertaining. Keep up the good work!

  • @donovandrobina4398
    @donovandrobina4398 2 роки тому

    Started watching this series yesterday not realizing how enjoyable it was going to be. I like your style man definitely going to watch the rest of your content.

  • @MrHGravity
    @MrHGravity 2 роки тому +29

    I think the best thing you do is give everything an honest chance and take into account the context of the realistic expectations that both the creator and the consumer would have for the game. I would never have given cube cube more then 3 minutes of my time.

  • @Merumya
    @Merumya 2 роки тому +25

    Damn. Unsighted looks like right up my alley. I love this series so far. Tons of good recommendations. I think the developers also like it. The coverage is free, honest and a good advertisment for their games.

  • @saydoer
    @saydoer 2 роки тому +2

    I really enjoy this series and it's been super fun seeing your reactions to loads of different twists on souls-like mechanics, narratives, and world design.
    I'm currently developing a Souls-like 2D Metroidvania and this series has been invaluable to me as I finalize my own designs. Basically I've been looking at your play throughs as one means of gauging whether certain designs deliver on their promises.
    I look forward to the next one and I hope my game can be featured someday! (when I finish the demo at least)

  • @Ar1AnX1x
    @Ar1AnX1x 2 роки тому +1

    these videos are really good man, I used to think you're overdoing it with these 'Souls-Like games' type of videos but they don't get old, it's actually crazy how many interesting ones you keep finding still and I like this series more than I used to like it just makes you curious to see more of these games, love the channel.

  • @Wolf-qc9vi
    @Wolf-qc9vi 2 роки тому +57

    Enchain's checkpoint is literally the lamp from Bloodborne.

  • @doomdimention9787
    @doomdimention9787 2 роки тому +74

    I really hope Unsighted can see a significant boost in sales and discussion tracked back to this video. Game deserves it.

    • @OilFreeFeathers
      @OilFreeFeathers 2 роки тому +3

      Game might, the developers don't.

    • @yowamushi6666
      @yowamushi6666 2 роки тому +4

      @@OilFreeFeathers what's wrong with the devs?

    • @branquelow
      @branquelow 2 роки тому +14

      @@yowamushi6666 dont listen to him, he's just a person who think that the devs are "woke", only because of some themes the game have. The Devs are from Brazil, and they deserve a lot of attention.

    • @yowamushi6666
      @yowamushi6666 2 роки тому +2

      @@branquelow yeah I figured as much after seeing his other comments

    • @lifetake3103
      @lifetake3103 2 роки тому +1

      I think the big thing is that a lot of people probably get put off by the time mechanic. People really just don't like being timed and I don't think the turning that mechanic off is advertised enough. Then for the people who do know you can turn it off a portion probably just realize you're losing a huge aspect of the design and theme of the game by doing so (I personally fall here). Just every discussion I see about this game is about its use of time and how the games themes revolve around it. It's been in my wishlist for a while, but I don't think I'm ever gonna take it out.
      It's fine the game isn't for me and others. Sad though that it will lose them sales because I truly do believe the reviews that the game is good.

  • @TinsYouTrimble
    @TinsYouTrimble 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for checking all of these out. Quite a few have looked incredibly promising. Helps me find games I'd like without having to play them all first.

  • @jackawaka
    @jackawaka 2 роки тому +6

    Awesome video as always, me and my friends chat about them just after they come out and we've found some decent games from them. So thank you very much for that!

  • @soulechelon2643
    @soulechelon2643 2 роки тому +17

    I played the demo of Unsighted and generally enjoyed it. However what made me take a step away from it and remove it from my wishlist was the knowledge that there's a time limit to your gameplay. I really, really, really dislike being forced to rush. I like exploration and taking my time. That said, I did *NOT* know you can turn it off, so I'll be adding this back into my wishlist.

    • @lifetake3103
      @lifetake3103 2 роки тому +2

      I'm the same way with the time mechanic. However, I'm still really torn on getting it because I know the time mechanic is a huge point of the game about making choices about the time and a bunch of the themes live off that and the mechanic existing. So I'm losing a huge aspect of the game by actually turning it off.

    • @soulechelon2643
      @soulechelon2643 2 роки тому

      @@lifetake3103 Yeah that's a good point. I dunno. I'll wishlist but whether or not I get it remains unclear for now. Other than that specific aspect, it's right up my alley.

  • @quantum174
    @quantum174 2 роки тому +82

    I love that Unsighted has a way to turn off the character timing. Even though its the main gimmick, it gives players a chance to experience this great game without all that stress

  • @JimmyJoe3
    @JimmyJoe3 2 роки тому

    Love your videos man. I probably wouldn't make it through 9/10 of the games you play so i appreciate getting to witness bits of them through your point of view. Keeping making them!

  • @hokodo
    @hokodo 2 роки тому

    Thank you for all the work you put into these. This series has been really interesting and I love how you give everything a chance. Some unfinished looking games have really interesting mechanics.

  • @QiwWasHere
    @QiwWasHere 2 роки тому +34

    Might be neat to do a retrospective on some of the early-access games you covered in the beginning of this series-see if they took off, fixed the problems you had with them, or died/faded into obscurity

  • @RahkshiMaster
    @RahkshiMaster 2 роки тому +90

    didn't expect the Ultrakill mention in this soulslike video, sick that game is amazing.

    • @diegodias1998
      @diegodias1998 2 роки тому +1

      Such an amazing title. Boss fights in Ultrakill are one of my favorite in gaming

    • @A_Simple_Neurose
      @A_Simple_Neurose 2 роки тому +1

      Ultrakill is the best shooter this decade bar none. Absolutely amazing game.

    • @Croncho-dj4ly
      @Croncho-dj4ly 2 роки тому

      @@A_Simple_Neurose doom eternal…actually, i think both are super good

    • @RahkshiMaster
      @RahkshiMaster 2 роки тому +2

      @@Croncho-dj4ly they're both great, but Ultrakill delivered the same thills as a AAA game and it's made primarily by a single developer.

    • @Croncho-dj4ly
      @Croncho-dj4ly 2 роки тому +2

      @@RahkshiMaster ay, doom eternal made AAA too, but if ultrakill was made by just 1 person, wow, no words

  • @joshuacadebarber8992
    @joshuacadebarber8992 2 роки тому +4

    this was my favourite one so far, so many interesting games, thank you for these awesome vids, I love your commentary and reviews

  • @TheKauzdoctor
    @TheKauzdoctor 2 роки тому

    I love this series so much and you have given me some great suggestions. Keep up the great work man and have a happy new year.

  • @That_One_Sunshine_Knight
    @That_One_Sunshine_Knight 2 роки тому +34

    From humble Dark souls shitposts to genuinely good, fast paced reviews of souls-like games.
    Keep up the good work, Fe-Pineapple.

  • @FoxLunar
    @FoxLunar 2 роки тому +130

    It looks to me like 'There is No Light' makes the mistake of having it's collision actually hit with anything that collides on-screen given the perspective, but while it's a 2D game, it has a 3D world and the collision should take that into account.

  • @scezumin
    @scezumin 2 роки тому

    hey, i love this series, and have tried out a number of new games because of it -- games i might have never seen otherwise. looking forward to trying out UNSIGHTED in particular, from this one. keep up the great work! happy new year!

  • @foxbonesmulder
    @foxbonesmulder 2 роки тому

    Definitely enjoying this series since I discovered you in the last few days, great work man, you're doing a wonderful service to the indie crowd! Keep it up!!

  • @raph9831
    @raph9831 2 роки тому +37

    I'm so glad Unsighted is getting so much love. So happy to see devs from my country getting the attention they deserve

    • @RuneKatashima
      @RuneKatashima 2 роки тому +1

      I dislike their easy mode options but it's probably the one game in this entire series I am considering trying.

    • @lucs028
      @lucs028 2 роки тому +2

      Brazil mentioned 🙌🙌🙌

    • @monsieurdorgat6864
      @monsieurdorgat6864 2 роки тому +5

      Yeah it looks like a real passion project done by awesome people!
      Stuff like that just needs a platform like this to get popular!

    • @raph9831
      @raph9831 2 роки тому

      @@lucs028 hippity hoppity your topic is now my property lmao

    • @raph9831
      @raph9831 2 роки тому

      @@RuneKatashima i got it just the other day for the switch and hot damn, it's so good.

  • @skeletonmeatphantasylibrary
    @skeletonmeatphantasylibrary 2 роки тому +134

    Getting Unsighted tomorrow! I've had it recommended enough times now to go through with it. I love these videos a lot, and the Van Gogh game looked beautiful. So much gold in the Steam dumpster.

  • @Potatosmasher5k
    @Potatosmasher5k 2 роки тому +1

    I love how in depth this series is, and how many serious gems you find that would otherwise go almost completely unnoticed. Thanks king, good shit

  • @kanaverum
    @kanaverum 2 роки тому

    Dude! I love watching your videos and have bought multiple games you recommended (and loved them). Thanks so much and have a great new year!!

  • @SuperDavi5
    @SuperDavi5 2 роки тому +90

    I like how most souls-like related games are usually incomplete indie games.

    • @SuperDavi5
      @SuperDavi5 2 роки тому +9

      @Miles Doyle huh?

    • @armstrongcanon7833
      @armstrongcanon7833 2 роки тому

      @Miles Doyle Not interested.

    • @juststatedtheobvious9633
      @juststatedtheobvious9633 2 роки тому +8

      @Miles Doyle
      Numbers 31: 17, 18.
      I'll pass on your psychotic lunatic of a God.
      And all the perverted con artists who claim to hear his voice.
      At least Cthulu generally keeps to himself, unless you go messing with the supernatural. Why can't your evil God be that considerate?
      I mean, I understand this incoherent Bronze age nonsense is how you express your BDSM kink (and the community LOVES the whole temptation/demonic torture dynamic), but do try to work some safe words and age of consent into the mythology?
      Otherwise, I can't be held responsible if your soul winds up in Hell, or whatever.

    • @ambidex5383
      @ambidex5383 2 роки тому +1

      @@juststatedtheobvious9633 soooo, you don't believe in God.... But you don't want to be responsible for "his soul ending up in hell or whatever"???
      You are just mad you can't write a coherent thought, and believe in nothing let alone recite accurately anything from memory.
      All you got is "at least Cthulhu (which you didn't even spell correctly) keeps to himself". I'm sure billions of people will hold H.P. Lovecraft's fictional character from his 1926 "The Call of Cthulhu" in high regard as a diety in a couple thousand years.
      Do better.

    • @drumspleasefab
      @drumspleasefab 2 роки тому

      Naa that's most early access games not just souls likes

  • @BLP04
    @BLP04 2 роки тому +47

    At this point there’s probably someone who will make a souls like with the sole purpose of being in a pine video

  • @86fifty
    @86fifty 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm watching these in time-reverse order, and I find it a constant source of amusement to see the NUMBER of 'results found' at 4 seconds in keeps shrinking as I go back... Like, at one point, it MIGHT have been possible to play them all! But the number just keeps growing! Cuz new game-makers keep wanting to recreate the magic - and I salute them for that!

  • @adam-vm3zj
    @adam-vm3zj 2 роки тому

    Got me some solid recommendations for the future! Thanks for making this series, it's both entertaining to watch, and actually useful for exploring games.

  • @SanguineThor
    @SanguineThor 2 роки тому +125

    I kinda like hearing keyboard and mouse noises. Adds authenticity especially in Demo videos!

    • @shardinhand1243
      @shardinhand1243 2 роки тому +1

      personaly not my thing but easily ignored as white/background noise.

    • @shardinhand1243
      @shardinhand1243 2 роки тому

      hey is your name a reference to a game character??

    • @a.i.z1375
      @a.i.z1375 2 роки тому

      Its the kind of Asmr i like. Better with calm computer fan noises in the background

    • @SanguineThor
      @SanguineThor 2 роки тому +1

      @@shardinhand1243 it's my actual name lol what game were you thinking?

    • @shardinhand1243
      @shardinhand1243 2 роки тому

      @@SanguineThor ether dead space or, an other game series iv forgotin.

  • @brueashear
    @brueashear 2 роки тому +53

    Honestly, these videos have shown me actually cool games when everything that comes out lately has just been lackluster.
    Enchain and Unsighted are the two games that I'm very interested in now. So thank you so much for making these videos :)

    • @brueashear
      @brueashear 2 роки тому

      @Miles Doyle what the fuck?

    • @leonmuller2077
      @leonmuller2077 2 роки тому

      @@brueashear he is a spamer. Already reportes his channel and several comments

  • @caseycoker1051
    @caseycoker1051 2 роки тому

    I love these videos man. I had fallen behind by a few, but I caught up today. I hope you had a great new year, keep doing what you do in 2022!!!

  • @Yousef-uc3ri
    @Yousef-uc3ri 2 роки тому +3

    hey dude, just wanted to say that this is my first time watching these vids and im glad i could find a couple of gems to add to my steam wishlist. you've got a nice voice!

  • @ivanchernyshov5091
    @ivanchernyshov5091 2 роки тому +89

    Recommendation:
    "LOST TO TIME"
    Dark souls but time travel. Its pretty souls-like, lil bit janky and has reviews in the single digits

  • @blakebailey22
    @blakebailey22 2 роки тому +9

    for those who like Vincent van Gogh, there's also a movie called "Loving Vincent," that has every frame of the film painted in his style, so it's a animated painting-movie

  • @wackamackaphone
    @wackamackaphone 2 роки тому

    Haven't checked out your videos for a while and I feel like I missed out. This was great, I love your positive attitude and how you managed to give thorough reviews of so many games in just 24 minutes. Definetly gonna try out the second and third of the titles! Oh, and I subscribed, cheers!

  • @lewisfalconer6807
    @lewisfalconer6807 2 роки тому

    Been watching from the first "8 Souls Likes" video you made and honestly your content is extremely entertaining and somewhat heartfelt(?) at points. Keep up the amazing work, bud. Happy Holidays!