I will recommend: Outriders (when it's fixed)

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  • @SkillUp
    @SkillUp  3 роки тому +114

    Thanks to @NVIDIA and @MSI Gaming for sponsoring the video. To learn more about Nvidia's GPUs visit www.nvidia.com/en-au/geforce/graphics-cards/30-series/ and to learn more about MSI GP66 30 Series Laptop, visit au.msi.com/Promotion/2021-NV-RTX30-Gaming-laptops

    • @TheShifter1001
      @TheShifter1001 3 роки тому +1

      Chapter 1: Anthem

    • @kaladinstormblessed8790
      @kaladinstormblessed8790 3 роки тому

      Plan on buying in a couple of months

    • @MarluxiaX2
      @MarluxiaX2 3 роки тому +6

      Won't be taking your recommendation, regardless if it's fixed mate. Plenty of better games coming out

    • @GilgaMax305
      @GilgaMax305 3 роки тому +2

      "I will recommend Outriders, when it's fixed" You're a funny guy lmao Not long ago, you were up this game's ass, even despite the obvious issues in the demo. Ooookay, Skill Up. Whatever you say. xD

    • @LimpRichard
      @LimpRichard 3 роки тому

      MSI GS line or GTFO

  • @WarMonkeyPlays
    @WarMonkeyPlays 3 роки тому +1247

    I got to the 10 minute mark of this video and noticed it was 47 minutes long and thought, "well, I'll drop a like and move on to something else in a bit." I then got to the 45 minute mark, and I couldn't believe I spent the better part of an hour so effortlessly on a video for a game I more than likely will not play. You, sir, are a mastercraft example of great writing, pacing, and editing.

    • @JaydevRaol
      @JaydevRaol 3 роки тому +6

      👍

    • @kellenlewis3087
      @kellenlewis3087 3 роки тому +13

      Ur reading my mind

    • @Ravushimo
      @Ravushimo 3 роки тому +5

      @Pikabloop its 47min for me too o_0

    • @Sayonarin
      @Sayonarin 3 роки тому +7

      And you, sir, absolutely fucking suck at managing your time.

    • @ricksflicks-
      @ricksflicks- 3 роки тому +1

      lol. yeah, im not really a gamer but I watch everything Ralph does as soon as it drops.

  • @dblundz
    @dblundz 3 роки тому +747

    I like that this game doesnt demand you play hundreds of hours to get drip fed power. That there's a clear end to the experience.

    • @solarplexus7
      @solarplexus7 3 роки тому +39

      Except they’re slowing progression now...

    • @dblundz
      @dblundz 3 роки тому +57

      @@solarplexus7 Still a experience that closes, even with the nerfs. This game is far from others like Destiny where you need to put in those hours or you fall behind.

    • @ResidentRecon89
      @ResidentRecon89 3 роки тому +9

      Thanks for describing Destiny lol

    • @xStealthPigeon
      @xStealthPigeon 3 роки тому +14

      @@solarplexus7 its not even that much slower

    • @darthvega3
      @darthvega3 3 роки тому +5

      @@dblundz so are you playing the campaign after the nerf update? Do you still feel strong and op during it? I'm asking because I'm playing the beta and I'm having a blast, but the update is making me hesitate from buying the full version

  • @SaveTheSunF1R3x
    @SaveTheSunF1R3x 3 роки тому +153

    Surprised you didn't even mention autoloot. I feel like it's a core part of that always move forward mindset. You don't have time to loot when you're ripping and tearing.

    • @Thexis_
      @Thexis_ 3 роки тому +6

      I didn't know this was a thing until my friend asked me why I was walking around looting.

  • @octupleye3489
    @octupleye3489 3 роки тому +109

    Highly recommended giving this one a brief updated review with the New Horizon update. Pretty much all the game's gripes are getting fixed

    • @thewarriors3048
      @thewarriors3048 3 роки тому

      Is it a decent game for offline solo play?

    • @octupleye3489
      @octupleye3489 3 роки тому +7

      @@thewarriors3048 unfortunately it can't be played offline. But it's great for solo

    • @Jomookz
      @Jomookz 2 роки тому +1

      I’ve gone back and loving it.

    • @SuperBrockMister1
      @SuperBrockMister1 2 роки тому +3

      @@chillhour6155 bought it with this deal, ery worth so far. Combat is super fun

    • @chucktownattack
      @chucktownattack 2 роки тому +3

      Completely disagree in every way. This game is dead.

  • @van5395
    @van5395 3 роки тому +170

    I've missed these long reviews. There's something about them that I just love a lot.

    • @PantsaBear
      @PantsaBear 3 роки тому +4

      Yeah me too. I know they take tons of work so he needs to pick the right games, but if Ralph has a lot to say about a game his reviews are usually really really well communicated and engaging.
      I hope he covers more genres in the future, the looter and live service stuff is getting a little exausting

    • @beast667
      @beast667 3 роки тому +1

      @@PantsaBear unfortunately it's the genre most big releases are aiming for these days

    • @yaboirichard591
      @yaboirichard591 3 роки тому

      Same if a review ain’t like 30 mins or more it ain’t worth it

    • @jointedrapier
      @jointedrapier 3 роки тому

      That's true🥺

    • @PantsaBear
      @PantsaBear 3 роки тому

      @@beast667 I know, he still has to cover them, I just think they've been getting his most extensive coverage as of late. I kinda miss the passion games he used to make vids on. Narita Boy was refreshing as well tho so we'll see

  • @MetalCharlo
    @MetalCharlo 3 роки тому +182

    Why do I keep doing this to myself? - Any looter shooter player

    • @Larudantex1991
      @Larudantex1991 3 роки тому +1

      The feels...

    • @warhawkbm
      @warhawkbm 3 роки тому +1

      It's a good kind of hurt.

    • @gelul12
      @gelul12 3 роки тому +13

      @@warhawkbm no it isn’t.

    • @nucklehead718
      @nucklehead718 3 роки тому +2

      More like why do I play other looter shooters when I have Borderlands lol? Borderlands is still the king of looter shooters hasn't been dethroned.

  • @ptrcrispy
    @ptrcrispy 3 роки тому +506

    Oh shit, another 50 minute Looter Shooter review by Skill Up!
    Time to get the Pizza and coke ready.
    Edit: fuck y'all these cocaine jokes aint funny

    • @topshiba3457
      @topshiba3457 3 роки тому +8

      I never watch a long skillup without a meal lol

    • @kou7055
      @kou7055 3 роки тому +7

      Honestly i was gonna see this now but i think i'll wait until it's lunch or dinner time, it's worth the wait.

    • @CringeMe1ster
      @CringeMe1ster 3 роки тому +7

      I hate the fact that I was eating pizza and drinking coke when this video coincidentally popped up in my recommended

    • @blahblahblah9267
      @blahblahblah9267 3 роки тому +15

      Nothing like eating a cheesy slice of pizza after doing a few lines

    • @ptrcrispy
      @ptrcrispy 3 роки тому +5

      @@blahblahblah9267 i was waiting till someone intentionally made a cocaine joke out of it

  • @jackh409
    @jackh409 3 роки тому +16

    You're reviews are second to none. You've got a way to make any review such entertainment even if the game isn't for me

  • @christophertaylor4071
    @christophertaylor4071 3 роки тому +21

    I look forward to a re-review of this after the new transmog, endgame rebalance and all the rest they have done. If you get time Skill up

  • @Maehedrose
    @Maehedrose 3 роки тому +9

    One of the things I love about the healing and sense of momentum in the game is that it's easy to turn a near-failure into a rousing success. I have, many times, been down to my last few hitpoints, fighting desperately to survive, and managed to just squeak by enough to use a power that turned the tide and let me beat the map. That kind of ability to turn around in the fights means that you never feel like you've hit a point from which you can't recover and always know there's a route to victory if you can find it.

  • @dblundz
    @dblundz 3 роки тому +42

    I really like the world/lore they set up. The aggressive gameplay. Yea rough launch but the IP has strong legs.

    • @jimashley754
      @jimashley754 3 роки тому +8

      I’ve got strong legs. But, man, am I unstable.

    • @megalomaniacalHalide
      @megalomaniacalHalide 3 роки тому +7

      I dunno. The opening immediately killed my interest in any characters they set up, since anyone you try to get to know just fuckin dies within an hour or three, and the mass-effect-style world they set up at the opening was way more interesting than the 'grrr mud monster grunge tribal warfare' generic shit they quickly swapped it out with.

    • @sachxtrem
      @sachxtrem 3 роки тому +2

      @@megalomaniacalHalide Honestly I felt teh same way, but the story unironically gets better and more interesting and you do end up with a consistent cast of side characters. You also leave the "generic tribal warfare" (that i quite liked actually, trench town was sick) behind a few hours into the story and start really exploring further into uncharted territory.
      PS: read the journal entries, full of great world building.

  • @Maehedrose
    @Maehedrose 3 роки тому +7

    I'm glad to hear someone actually say good stuff about the game. There are some technical issues but they are getting fixed and, as you say, the gameplay is a lot of fun. As to the story, it isn't particularly original but the characters and dialogue are really well written, so you enjoy engaging with the story for that reason alone. The loot system is fricking awesome and I love changing my builds and mixing mods to create the coolest play styles.

  • @AfroSpectr3
    @AfroSpectr3 3 роки тому +16

    What I love about this game is that your really get to see how much stronger your character has become. If you know what you are doing you can make you character insanely powerful. The murder counts can be insane.

    • @Relhio
      @Relhio 3 роки тому +3

      But it's usually tied to your build. One time you spend 5 minutes to kill the Shamans in the campaign with Tool of Destruction and after that you one shot a Tier 12 expedition boss together with the whole room with one Cold Snap, it's the little things in life :D.

    • @AfroSpectr3
      @AfroSpectr3 3 роки тому +2

      @@Relhio Its the joy of the build. For me it's about making the enemy burn and bleed. This game can be played tactically.

    • @AfroSpectr3
      @AfroSpectr3 3 роки тому +1

      It so good because it gives you the freedom to play in many ways.

  • @userjatto1603
    @userjatto1603 3 роки тому +8

    I actually like the no hud bug, it makes it seem very cinematic i wish they would add the feature to be able to see status affects and health bars, then hide your abilites unless they are on cooldown

  • @epicgamerzfail4575
    @epicgamerzfail4575 3 роки тому +413

    So in today's episode of "looter shooter reasons for failure": bugs

    • @lukas753331
      @lukas753331 3 роки тому +8

      There is an inventory glitch right now that can erase your entire inventory lol. I am glad that I didn´t play since they applied that patch lol

    • @Graavigala85
      @Graavigala85 3 роки тому +5

      all caused by being always online

    • @Aliens1337
      @Aliens1337 3 роки тому +1

      @@livinginpatheticera3867 “Im 12 and Im very smart.”
      Did your mom tell you how special you are today yet?

    • @livinginpatheticera3867
      @livinginpatheticera3867 3 роки тому +1

      @@Aliens1337 Ad hominem.

    • @anxietywood8509
      @anxietywood8509 3 роки тому +2

      It actually is terrible even without the bugs honestly. End game content being time limit based only is a major issue.

  • @Patraquashe
    @Patraquashe 3 роки тому +53

    The final point is pretty important I think. Every game doesn't have to be a "thousands of hours"-type of thing. I love me my Path of Exile or Destiny 2 grind and how they keep me coming back in different ways, but that doesn't mean I can't stop and appreciate a game like Outriders where the idea is that I play it a lot for a month then call it a day.

    • @rhycebell9832
      @rhycebell9832 3 роки тому +3

      Fuck that I want more content I paid for

    • @Patraquashe
      @Patraquashe 3 роки тому +15

      @@rhycebell9832 What "more" content did you pay for? As far as I know, they were pretty transparent with what you got with your purchase.

    • @rhycebell9832
      @rhycebell9832 3 роки тому +1

      No the point is why would I want a game that a gonna be dropped so quickly by devs fuck that pointless mate

    • @Patraquashe
      @Patraquashe 3 роки тому +8

      @@rhycebell9832 Have they given the community any indication that they intend to throw the game in the bin in a near future? If they've succeeded in making a game that seems to be quite well received, they would invest more in it if anything.

    • @rhycebell9832
      @rhycebell9832 3 роки тому

      I was just saying that it would be pointless if they did that

  • @pfontanesi
    @pfontanesi 3 роки тому +117

    Inventory wipe issue is real guys... have to stop playing my main character till its fixed

    • @Adama.1
      @Adama.1 3 роки тому +7

      Never had that problem and never will. Stop spooking people

    • @isbergen
      @isbergen 3 роки тому +58

      @@Adama.1 it’s a confirmed issue that got worse with the patch that was supposed to fix it. People should be spooked.

    • @tjlevey378
      @tjlevey378 3 роки тому +8

      False. Stop fear mongering 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @wuhoh9168
      @wuhoh9168 3 роки тому +3

      Sorry it happened to you, not me tho🤣

    • @ZombieZlayer99
      @ZombieZlayer99 3 роки тому +38

      @@tjlevey378 explain that do all the people showing their inventories wiped, even their equipped gear

  • @specialnobody4148
    @specialnobody4148 3 роки тому +61

    Skillup, the guy who plays broken looter shooters at launch so you don't have to..........Even though you already have 50 plus hours launch week

  • @nosoup9146
    @nosoup9146 3 роки тому +43

    I'll read that book in a heartbeat

  • @ShiningEyeBrigade
    @ShiningEyeBrigade 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely agree re: the fragmented nature of the travel. One lucky saving grace for me is that I usually don’t mind the bit of down time because the combat is so intense. But would be much better if there was some other actually interesting downtime activity.

  • @xaxus1853
    @xaxus1853 3 роки тому +30

    I have to say, I am loving this game. I played through the campaign solo, and started the expeditions solo. I still have to level the other classes, and I really want to. It has bugs, and room to improve, but I am truly enjoying it.

  • @VeniuEN
    @VeniuEN 3 роки тому +3

    I think it's time for a revisit. Huge fixes, got it on sale and I absolutely hooked, no more scratching my arms to get that Destiny 2 high.

  • @kikmi1900
    @kikmi1900 3 роки тому +4

    I would really appreciate it if you could come back to this. Your insights are super useful

  • @dallinbarnes1672
    @dallinbarnes1672 3 роки тому +2

    Perfectly said, terrific review without bias. I think you spoke for everyone’s opinions on this game while simultaneously giving the game credit where it’s due. Hope the devs see this and expand on what it does great!

  • @hell5fire974
    @hell5fire974 3 роки тому +47

    If you're watching this video today, virtually all of the major issues have been fixed, and the loot drop rates have been buffed with the most recent patch. Definitely one of the best looter shooters of the decade.

    • @Sword_of_Saint_14
      @Sword_of_Saint_14 3 роки тому +1

      Is the combat loop improved?

    • @maxyuan1314
      @maxyuan1314 2 роки тому +1

      Lol we are only one year into this decade I think that’s a bit early to call.

    • @toptiertech7291
      @toptiertech7291 Рік тому

      I mean there’s only like 3-4 real looter shooters ever made. This. Destiny. The Division. And MAYBE borderlands

    • @Jekunda
      @Jekunda Рік тому +1

      Can you still vouch for that if you’re playing it now in 23’?

  • @arkslippyjunior7773
    @arkslippyjunior7773 3 роки тому +10

    I feel like this is the first game since destiny 1 that feels like it's a complete package that they can add onto

  • @ChampagneBaller
    @ChampagneBaller 3 роки тому +78

    I would love to see your take on Monster Hunter Rise after your fantastic MH:W video!

    • @nbaumg
      @nbaumg 3 роки тому +1

      his monster hunter video was the first one I saw :)

    • @AnnaCurser
      @AnnaCurser 3 роки тому +4

      I would love to see Monster Hunter Rise launch on PC already!

    • @MrWarshroom
      @MrWarshroom 3 роки тому +1

      I need MH Rise review!!!
      Now! Lol

    • @conaldeugenepeterson2147
      @conaldeugenepeterson2147 3 роки тому +1

      @@AnnaCurser early 2022. Sucks, but it runs great on the Switch

    • @marcusgo6784
      @marcusgo6784 3 роки тому

      Yes

  • @GraveyardofGames
    @GraveyardofGames 3 роки тому +38

    This game has a lot of flaws, but for the love of god- it’s so addictive. It provides what Anthem didn’t- loads of awesome loot, fantastic classes and the amount of customisation is making this game worth the money despite its problems.

    • @letshaveya
      @letshaveya 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah I am really enjoying it too, the two main issues for me are connectivity which was woeful at release and the sound cutting in and out at times can be very annoying but I agree for all its flaws it is a fun and addictive game if you like looter shooters.

    • @AniGaAG
      @AniGaAG 3 роки тому +9

      _Unless_ the shallow gratification of getting lots of extrinsic rewards (loot) thrown at you doesn't affect your enjoyment of the intrinsic game design at all - like for me, then this game is just another 6/10 "eh, it's decent" shooter among the loot of them. (Not trying to shit on you, though; I'm glad if you're enjoying the game.)

    • @pavementsailor
      @pavementsailor 3 роки тому

      Enjoying this game alot. I've only had a couple freezes. A fresh install on a new Series x had absolutely no problems all day. Looks fantastic. None of the issues Ralph talked about have appeared. I've played it using my phone for internet and still not the level of problems I hear about. As far as bullet builds, a reddit poster mention Devastator Warden build. You're almost unkillable! Awesome build.

    • @atlien1988
      @atlien1988 3 роки тому +1

      @@pavementsailor are you playing solo? If so, you’ll run into far less issues than matchmaking or playing with friends. When playing solo I haven’t experienced any bugs or connectivity issues (online is required). However, matchmaking and playing with friends are $hit!!

    • @FragmentedTV
      @FragmentedTV 3 роки тому +3

      @@AniGaAG "not trying to shit on you, but kinda do" thats what you did with that comment.

  • @Guerrillapicnic
    @Guerrillapicnic 3 роки тому +283

    "it's like carnage for 10-15 minutes then its over" sounds like my sex life.

    • @MetalCharlo
      @MetalCharlo 3 роки тому +36

      more like 10-15 seconds in my case

    • @rawrdino7046
      @rawrdino7046 3 роки тому +5

      1 min for me

    • @ptrcrispy
      @ptrcrispy 3 роки тому +15

      Give me your stroke game secrets

    • @richardanthony7855
      @richardanthony7855 3 роки тому +14

      Don’t worry as long as you support multiple play throughs

    • @uuza09
      @uuza09 3 роки тому +4

      Huge if true

  • @thirtysixforfun
    @thirtysixforfun 3 роки тому +15

    In a post Anthem, Cyberpunk 2077, and Destiny 2 launch Era, I've become immune to hype trains and next big things. I'm glad the skills I learned are treating me well.

  • @DragonKnight90001
    @DragonKnight90001 3 роки тому +162

    Not gonna lie i thought you were gonna name your memoir “skill up and the ship metaphors”

    • @whiskeyearned1543
      @whiskeyearned1543 3 роки тому +10

      How about "shill up and skip the metaphors"....I'll see myself out.

    • @DragonKnight90001
      @DragonKnight90001 3 роки тому

      @@whiskeyearned1543 ..that sounds better than the one i came up with lol

    • @akmal94ibrahim
      @akmal94ibrahim 3 роки тому

      That's gonna be in his quote compilations book.

  • @Pr3p9y_sky
    @Pr3p9y_sky 3 роки тому +3

    There are a few things that you do not mention in terms of endgame progression:
    1: You can level your gear and raise attributes on the weapons and gear through Zahedi, not only mods
    2: Tiago is a vendor that can help you if you are unlucky with drops as he has a rotating gear shops, also for legendaries.
    3: Bailey is a vendor where you can trade resources to get access to more titanium.
    4: You can grind lower CT expeditions to get more Droppod resources if you are struggeling.

    • @leadpaintchips9461
      @leadpaintchips9461 3 роки тому +1

      As to your second point, we don't know if/when Tiago's inventory for legendaries will rotate.

  • @MR3DDev
    @MR3DDev 3 роки тому +54

    Anti live service requires an always online connection.

    • @TheJarlath9
      @TheJarlath9 3 роки тому +10

      its like they said its not a live service just to cover their ass

    • @MageroSTC
      @MageroSTC 3 роки тому +16

      > "Not a live service game"
      > Is an always online looter shooter with endgame world grind, RPG elements, and coming DLC.
      lol

    • @ooooh3675
      @ooooh3675 3 роки тому +1

      @@MageroSTC live service means that the game has seasons and content added in cycles (like destiny or Forza Horizon seasons) what you wrote just describes a looter shooter or hack n slash game

    • @nikolowolokin
      @nikolowolokin 3 роки тому +1

      @@MageroSTC so you consider everything that receives updates, dlc, and expansions post launch as a live service huh :^)

    • @MageroSTC
      @MageroSTC 3 роки тому

      @@nikolowolokin I mean, if it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and the only distinction is no actual schedule for its updates and no microtransactions... uh, I mean, feather color, then yeah. It's a duck.

  • @MichaelAussie05
    @MichaelAussie05 3 роки тому +2

    Firstly shill up I love your work, your attention to detail your extremely well reasoned, edited and produced content is the gold standard for youtube in my honest opinion. That being said. I honestly cannot understand how youtubers such as yourself and gamers in general have become so comfortable with games being released in such a terrible condition/state (No matter the potential of said game). In almost no other industry can a product be released not fit for purpose and not be lambasted for it (I would call a game breaking bug as your whole inventory and progress being randomly deleted not fit for purpose). How low our expectations of game releases are these days. While I love your enthusiasm for the innovation this game has shown and the potential this game has, I simply cannot understand how gamers/consumers (yourself included) have come to accept games being released in this state. I will NEVER pay full price for a game that is released in this condition (I for the last 10 years have waited to see just how bad the release of a game is before even considering buy it on sale). I will wait for sales and such games these days do not deserve my hard earned dollars for sub par products. I just got sick of all the lies the gaming industry keeps telling it customers/consumers. Shill up if you do read this rant thanks for your time and efforts on your channel I honestly love your work and also thanks for taking the time. Cheers.

  • @BearToeWasTaken
    @BearToeWasTaken 3 роки тому +33

    I can't wait to buy your book, Skill Up for I too, am a dumbass

  • @SephPumpkin
    @SephPumpkin 3 роки тому +1

    Easily the best game reviewer, well done once again. It’s always entertaining to watch and rewatch your reviews over the years (especially the ones for division and destiny).

  • @darkstardragon99
    @darkstardragon99 3 роки тому +23

    A lot of the technical issues come from the fact that it IS a 'games as a service' game. you have to be connected to their servers to play, if the servers are down it is impossible to play - you are paying to use there service.

    • @agrillhasnoname
      @agrillhasnoname 3 роки тому

      You're obviously a sheep who lacks an education, it's spelled their*, not there.

  • @Jeremus717
    @Jeremus717 3 роки тому +1

    Your videos are so in-depth and worthwhile. I always check this Channel first if I'm looking for a review. Thankfully we like the same type of games!

  • @MrEhaw
    @MrEhaw 3 роки тому +31

    You're gonna be competing with Paul Tassi for that book title.

    • @anubrakahn2970
      @anubrakahn2970 3 роки тому +4

      Indeed. And this is way more Paul's wheelhouse then it is Skillup's.

  • @noleenole8254
    @noleenole8254 3 роки тому +1

    I love the way you talk about Destiny guns. It’s the thing that always makes me come back

  • @ianfitchett2768
    @ianfitchett2768 2 роки тому +3

    Hope you can give us a review for the expansion after it releases. There are many problems you touched on in this review that have already been fixed (bug fixes, toned down snipers, balance improvements, expedition timers removed, legendary item shop, etc).
    The expansion sounds like it's trying to really take everything good about the game to the next level and I'm not sure many players ever returned since the big November patch that really ironed out the endgame.

  • @Andrewspieces
    @Andrewspieces 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this Ralph. I'm really torn on this one. I love sci fi and 3rd person looter shooters, so I feel I should be getting Outriders. I've not finished the full video yet, still watching, but thanks for putting your content out there. Your insight is appreciated. I hope they fix the issues and get more of a following to help rise this game up to where it wants to be. I really want to support Outriders and People Can Fly to encourage 3rd person sci fi game products like this, but am feeling I want to wait for a sale at this point, as I'm happy in League of Legends, and the demo didn't quite appeal as much as I hoped. It's difficult to get sci fi right with a mature feel, in my opinion, but when it is done right, it's glorious. The customisability and instant meaningful loot is an achievement in itself, so thank you for highlighting this. I'm going to watch the rest of the video now. Thanks again for your content.

    • @Andrewspieces
      @Andrewspieces 3 роки тому

      7:38 Oooh the story. Why couldn't it be a good story? I know stories are hard to get right, especially for mass audiences, but how I crave a good sci fi game story. I will keep dreaming, and writing :D

  • @JJMomoida
    @JJMomoida 3 роки тому +9

    All the server issues really made me wish the game had an offline mode.

  • @towely8517
    @towely8517 3 роки тому +1

    Have missed these feature length reveiws 😁 keep them coming Skillup

  • @SithLaird
    @SithLaird 3 роки тому +5

    Solo Endgame Tip (in steps)
    1. Instead of playing at higher challenge tier, drop it down to a tier that is easy
    2. Farm loot to sell
    3. Use the scraps to buy titanium
    4. Use the titanium to level up gear in current build (don’t have to keep swapping out gear)
    5. Then play on a tier that will increase challenge tier (you’ll notice it doesn’t have to be the highest available tier)
    6. Repeat

  • @late2theparty
    @late2theparty 3 роки тому

    Having spent over 20 hours playing Outriders myself, I noticed I had a great big smile on my face watching all the pure pwnage gameplay in the review, not even realizing I was watching for over 40 minutes. :D

  • @python2981
    @python2981 3 роки тому +4

    I'm so glad he mentioned the loading screen thing, it's annoyed as hell to be honest, feel like the designer loves Resident Evil :)

  • @msandropystreams5555
    @msandropystreams5555 3 роки тому

    Your review video quality keeps getting better and better. TY for this review.

  • @AniGaAG
    @AniGaAG 2 роки тому +3

    Skill Up on a flawed game: "This game is flawed!"
    Skill Up on a flawed looter: "This game is flawed, but will totally be good when it's not flawed anymore...!!"
    Oh, Skill Up. Your addiction is a cruel mistress, isn't she. x)

  • @JimmyGoodYT
    @JimmyGoodYT 3 роки тому +2

    Another great and thorough review, Skill Up! Really enjoyed it!

  • @DanielSantos-ym8vd
    @DanielSantos-ym8vd 3 роки тому +8

    I don't think a game should be recommended when it gets fixed we need higher standards than that for us PC players they're demanding $60 to play a broken game.

  • @remylebaou1
    @remylebaou1 3 роки тому

    Yo that review was so fucking good. I've seen reviews for the last ten years on so many sites and UA-camrs and this is probably the best and most informative I've heard, and kinda seen cuz I was cooking breakfast while hearing it.
    Really phenomenal job man.

  • @morganclement9178
    @morganclement9178 3 роки тому +18

    I said, out loud, to myself... Alone in my apartment, "OH COOL!" when I saw your review got posted.

  • @cnfusd
    @cnfusd 3 роки тому +1

    Skill Up only the reviewer i was waiting for. love that you tested on all Consoles and PCs.

  • @bluemage6495
    @bluemage6495 3 роки тому +8

    Your character looking so much like you at the 4:00 mark caught me by surprise.

  • @Casomyro1983
    @Casomyro1983 9 місяців тому +2

    Bought it for 17 bucks complete Edition and I am having a blast. Can not stop grinding loot.

  • @limitedgamer3742
    @limitedgamer3742 3 роки тому +15

    its bleak and emotional in the right places at the right times

  • @EvEnMoR
    @EvEnMoR 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the awesome review! I'm about 10-15hrs in on Series X and thankfully haven't had any crashes or game breaking issues... YET! 🤞🤞... Health regeneration just while in cover for pyro in order to regain footing in certain circumstances is a brilliant suggestion btw 👍

  • @DANNYonPC
    @DANNYonPC 3 роки тому +28

    47 minutes? ah yes i wanted a short film
    Do like the game, server issues are a mess, (Before launch it was allright, yay review copies?) only had one crash so far

    • @uwantSAM0A
      @uwantSAM0A 3 роки тому +1

      Release the Ralph Cut

    • @wrenboy2726
      @wrenboy2726 3 роки тому +2

      Fun Fact: 40m runtime or less is a short. Over 40 minutes is considered full or “feature” length.

  • @TheCloudCreation
    @TheCloudCreation 3 роки тому

    Good review as always. My friend and I just completed the campaign and did the first 2 expeditions before hopping off for the night. I'm assuming they fixed the vast majority of these technical difficulties by now because I only crashed once and we haven't experienced any of the other bugs mentioned. The only problems we had were that I got disconnected on the spider/worm boss at the volcano and end up fighting it alone and if we ever wiped on a mission, sometimes I would respawn invisible and unable to move for about 2 minutes until my character spawned in. My friend doesn't have the best internet though and I always played in his world so it could've been a problem with that.
    I absolutely love this game though. My friend and I are hardcore Destiny players and no-lifed both Division games but this game easily beats all other looter shooters in gameplay and mechanics. The mods and sound design of the weapons are also SO good with the echoing crack of my sniper in canyons and such. I also have no idea how you beat the campaign at World Tier 8 because my friend and I exclusively did the main missions with non of the side missions and we beat the final boss just before we were about to hit world tier 12. We also had auto max world tier enabled so maybe you played some missions at a lower tier and didn't level it up.
    But holy crap, this game is DIFFICULT when always playing at max world tier. I played CC/dps with Technomancer while my friend played the fire character and mainly focused on dps and we hit multiple soft walls. It was always a good kind of difficulty though if that makes any sense. It was never the kind of difficult where the game mechanics were screwing us over, it was just the kind of difficult where we had to play smarter and muscle our way through. Take the section where you fight across No Man's Land for example. We hit that section around world tier 6 or 7 if I remember correctly and we just couldn't deal with all the tanky armored enemies pushing us with the snipers on the hill. So I equipped all CC skills, told my friend to dash to the top and take out the snipers while I just kept freezing and stalling the tanky guys. Once my friend took out all the snipers he came up to the tanky guys from behind and we were able to corner them and take them out with relative ease. It was a breathe of fresh air compared to other looter shooters because in something like Destiny, you don't have the option to outflank the enemy or anything, you are just forced into a mindless meat grinder for the vast majority of the time.
    I absolutely love this game and I haven't even hit max world tier yet and have only gotten 3 exotics so far. I feel like the build customization at true end game will be awesome and I'll be able to fully flesh out my character and make him personal to my playstyle given the massive variety of mods, skill tree selection and weapon varieties.

  • @DoggyP00
    @DoggyP00 3 роки тому +8

    I feel like talking to someone is a loading screen in itself. It just makes you stand there for like 3 full seconds unable to do anything

    • @legomocsalex5655
      @legomocsalex5655 3 роки тому

      You can skip that btw

    • @DoggyP00
      @DoggyP00 3 роки тому +2

      @@legomocsalex5655 If you skip it, it is 3 full seconds per menu. If you don't skip it, it's like 10 minutes of scinge followed by 10 seconds of something interesting happening that I wish I could have watched without the 10 minute preamble.

  • @noice7381
    @noice7381 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you ShillRight, very cool!

  • @jettivonaviska
    @jettivonaviska 3 роки тому +10

    A Boardwalk Empire fan, I dig it.

  • @DetectiveStablerSVU
    @DetectiveStablerSVU 3 роки тому

    This was a fantastic breakdown of the game went it's current state, and keeping those two things separated regarding quality of what it has to offer.

  • @kyleb1958
    @kyleb1958 3 роки тому +34

    This get a "wait till its fixed" but CP2077 "delivers" lol

    • @JPOG7TV
      @JPOG7TV 3 роки тому +6

      On he played on PC though, the console versions is just unplayable

    • @ThePrince2cool
      @ThePrince2cool 3 роки тому +11

      @@JPOG7TV its not just abt bugs, it's about Half baked or Quarter baked some time RAW uncooked like Police System, over-promised snake oil marketing. No matter u have 3090 CP2077 is a half-baked, bandaged together pile of over-promised lies. They started with RPG but few months before release it turned into an action-adventure open-world game. They literally changed the description on their website I can go on and on. I really appreciate Skillup Reviews and most of the time I have the same sentiment about the game but CP no way in hell it should be given a delivered rating.

  • @playakoz
    @playakoz 3 роки тому

    Love your honest approach to impressions/reviews. THANKS!

  • @tallscreengabbo
    @tallscreengabbo 3 роки тому +27

    A non-live-service game that has it's worst aspect.. Always online. You people love your DRM don't you?

    • @BrenoGF144
      @BrenoGF144 3 роки тому +1

      I mean they gotta make money somehow, specially since there's no microtransactions

    • @CrazyCracka831
      @CrazyCracka831 3 роки тому

      @Breno Ferreira: "there's no microtransactions".....YET. This is Sqaure Enix we're talking about after all.

    • @2bussy
      @2bussy 3 роки тому +2

      It's only been proven around fifty fucking times now that piracy has no effect on sales.

  • @fuzzy3932
    @fuzzy3932 3 роки тому

    Excellent review, all good points! I played thru the whole campaign 100% solo and had a blast! Once I got to the end game and found out that expeditions are timed I was bummed! I despise timed content, I’m a bit older and my reaction time is not what it once was. I would much rather have harder content w no timer that gave 1/2 the amount of loot as it does now. I enjoy this game so much that I will put up with the timer but I’m hoping we get some other modes in the future.
    Great review! Thx.

  • @marsfab8019
    @marsfab8019 3 роки тому +15

    Outriders be like : i'm your rebound, i dont want to start a relationship( live service) with you. We had a good time, when you get your next girlfriend, you'll think of me from time to time. And thats the end of it!

  • @shelbytimbrook2095
    @shelbytimbrook2095 3 роки тому

    I am solo Devastator PC player myself. I agree with a lot of what you're saying, though I was surprised to hear how many crashes/bugs you experienced. I've had a mild few, nothing near the degree of Fallout 76, not even close. I guess I'm lucky.
    There are a lot of cool builds out there, like did you know that melee counts as a skill? I've made an insanely fun burst anomaly build around the Untamed Power mod (30% anomaly power as explosion with each skill cast). Add a shotgun with Claymore and Lightning and I've got an insane burst rotation of: Skill, Melee, Shotgun. I just have to figure out how to work survivability in there without lowering my damage too much.
    I'm at tier 10 expeditions. My progression has been slow, but steady. Do a few expeditions, tweak my build, try next tier, get 1-shot by an enemy, go back a tier. Rinse and repeat until I can take the next tier. I'm interested in trying other builds, but honestly I'm just having so much fun with my current build.
    This game is definitely everything I've always wanted The Division to be in terms of feeling powerful and I know I'm not even using the best build or class. I don't think it's about power necessarily for me so much as awesome abilities. Like could you imagine if The Division had that time bubble? or the ability to fly up and then crash land into your target? It's freaking awesome.

  • @FatControllerOfficial
    @FatControllerOfficial 3 роки тому +12

    That run through the options menu was very TB-esque. Would love to see more of that in all your reviews.

  • @soulechelon2643
    @soulechelon2643 3 роки тому

    You nailed it about the fact that endgame forces people to use dps-oriented builds. It's one of the big reasons why bullet builds are so widely used, and why the recent nerf to them will not change build diversity like the devs think it will. I can only speak as a Technomancer, but absolutely none of the other skills come close to the versatility and added damage output of their Blighted Rounds. There are only two other skills Technomancers have that are purely damage-oriented. One is wonky at best and has a long cooldown (Pain Launcher) and the other was ALSO nerfed since it had a powerful build associated with it as well (Tools of Destruction). The rest are CC/Distraction/Support oriented, and don't do enough damage on their own to create damage builds around.
    Until People Can Fly buffs the other abilities, removes time limits and makes endgame objective based instead, or lowers the bullet spongey-ness of elites, the focus will always be on high dps builds, which, for the most part, means bullet builds (and Devastators getting kicked).
    Also note that the nerf gut-punched those of us still in the campaign even more (like me). I legit put down the game after I emptied 300 bullets of a Legendary lmg infused with Blighted Rounds into an elite's head, and he didn't die. I'm late into the campaign; level 27 world tier 13. Before the update I fought that same captain with an Epic tier assault rifle (Blighted Rounds activated) and while he put up a fight, the Time To Kill felt good and balanced. Not anymore. In trying to nerf the tryhards that are already beyond endgame with maxed gear and perfect groups, they made everyone else suffer.

  • @redbruhcolli
    @redbruhcolli 3 роки тому +4

    "Worst game in stability ever"
    *laughs in Cyberpunk 2077

  • @buscava
    @buscava 3 роки тому +1

    What I really got from this video is how much fun the other classes look compared to my technomancer wtf.
    Another good review man. The bugs are brutal and the stability is fucked. And one day it could be a super fun game if they are fixed.

  • @SynthLizard8
    @SynthLizard8 3 роки тому +13

    Skill Up reviewing Outriders is basiclly when IGN reviews the annual COD with numerous bad points but still gives it a 9/10.

    • @andrewburchett2657
      @andrewburchett2657 3 роки тому +2

      Ya when it comes to looter shooters skill ups reviews become biased pieces of crap

    • @quietresolution4772
      @quietresolution4772 3 роки тому

      @@andrewburchett2657 all reviews arr biased. if anything, i commend shill up for wearing his ARPG/mmo-lite/looter shooter bias on his sleeve. i rarely agree with the guy on games, but i value his input and appreciate his talent for writing up a compelling review.

    • @kingkunta3753
      @kingkunta3753 3 роки тому

      @@andrewburchett2657 all reviews are biased you fool

    • @AniGaAG
      @AniGaAG 3 роки тому +1

      Looks good. Sounds good. Decent characters, but flawed story. Very good base gameplay and competent enemy variety and level design, but bad AI, lots of loading, clumsy area travel, repetitive, samey weapons, and minor class and ability balance issues. Good length and decent-ish settings. Good class variety.

    • @AniGaAG
      @AniGaAG 3 роки тому +2

      @@kingkunta3753 He's referring to how SkillUp pretty much describes lootershooters accurately, but recommends them way higher than his descriptions of the games _would imply_ because he's just kinda addicted to the genre - see my other comment above for what exactly I mean.

  • @SarcasticData
    @SarcasticData 3 роки тому

    Thank you for reviewing this! I was really interested in this game and your review was a godsend!

  • @MrRykage
    @MrRykage 3 роки тому +16

    >positioned itself as the anti live service game
    >requires you to be connected to it's server for single player
    Pepega

    • @IAmTheBugInsideYou
      @IAmTheBugInsideYou 3 роки тому +7

      Always online is pretty ass.
      Inb4
      "DO yOu GuYs NoT hAvE InTerNet"

  • @juliobonetti
    @juliobonetti 3 роки тому +1

    Best review by far on this game. Great content as always!

  • @Jasta85
    @Jasta85 3 роки тому +5

    So glad I decided to take a "wait and see approach" with this game. I was actually quite interested in it, I could see the appeal from the demo, but I also want to play a game that works properly , the cyberpunk 2077 ptsd is real.

  • @DugFromTheEarth
    @DugFromTheEarth 3 роки тому +1

    ACG: AI is really good
    Skillup: AI is really dumb
    Glad that got cleared up for me

    • @davidroudebush6947
      @davidroudebush6947 3 роки тому +1

      I say the AÍ is serviceable, they actually know how to flank you

  • @Herbertti3
    @Herbertti3 3 роки тому +12

    Expeditions absolutely should play same way world tier does.

    • @nokturnallex2160
      @nokturnallex2160 3 роки тому +2

      Sadly the only rewarding end game content is timed, meaning any build that isn't about maximizing DPS is counter-productive. On top of that the newest patch was nothing but nerfs and inventory wipes are more prevalent than they were previously.

    • @dylbert140485
      @dylbert140485 3 роки тому

      Lada kicks ass

  • @phiiire
    @phiiire 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the review I was thinking about buying it on PC today but now that I watched the review I think I’ll wait a few months to see how it turns out in the long run.

  • @BrendanCS
    @BrendanCS 3 роки тому +3

    Its worth supporting this game for the developers attitude toward and respect for their players alone.

    • @JaJagimpjelterosso
      @JaJagimpjelterosso 3 роки тому +2

      The game is a technical mess. Real nice that the team seems transparent, but you dont respect players releasing a game in this state.

  • @mohamedtahlawy3728
    @mohamedtahlawy3728 3 роки тому

    Started playing this on the 12th of april on ps5 with 2 friends and literally none of us had any technical issues,just two fast travel bugs but that’s pretty much it,no frame drops,no game breaking glitches,servers worked fine and I’ve been playing every single day since.

  • @davidneraas750
    @davidneraas750 3 роки тому +14

    I DONT CARE ABOUT ITS PROBLEMS I JUST LOVE THIS GAME PURE AND SIMPLE

    • @nguyenmanh2101
      @nguyenmanh2101 3 роки тому +4

      That how the fallout 76 community see their game. I mean i don't like this nor that but your is still a very good attitude toward gaming just enjoy the things you like

    • @Silent_Shadow
      @Silent_Shadow 3 роки тому

      @@nguyenmanh2101 if it ain't fun for YOU then don't play it. I as well enjoy outriders even with all its really broken bits.

  • @BugsyFoga
    @BugsyFoga Рік тому

    Played this game for three days straight, and as someone who’s super into looter shooters like borderlands, I’m honestly getting super into it .

  • @architectsxiii5379
    @architectsxiii5379 3 роки тому +6

    I have less respect for these devs for lying. "No reskinned/recycled content" Half of the story and expeditions are literally recycles of each other. Even with all the issues fixed, this is not a $60 game. $40 at best. Story starts off good, but then the story falls flat, characters fall flat, no sense to anything, dialogue is ass, and the cutscenes are so unfinished/pointless.

  • @slimjunkin4635
    @slimjunkin4635 3 роки тому +1

    Though I haven't played this game, you make the game sound to me like what I love with Borderlands 3. A game with a decent story but a great loot game that once you grind up to the point where you can easily play through the harder difficulties/missions, there isn't much of a point to keep playing a game until a new DLC comes out. I might try this game if friends play it. Borderlands is one of the only games that I liked grinding for the right loot. It was a lot easier knowing that certain bosses/locations had a better chance of getting what I wanted. So if I do play this, it will probably be a while until I hear better things about it. I'm glad to hear that people like this game, but until a couple people want me to play this game or it has a more compelling loot game, idk if I'll pick it up.

  • @DuskWolf_
    @DuskWolf_ 3 роки тому +4

    Any plans to re-visit this game after the new update? Curious to see how significant the improvements are

  • @gsocangel2673
    @gsocangel2673 3 роки тому +1

    Good review 👍, you can always get good end game gear from Bailey or Tiago. Devastator is hard to pump out DPS cause they don't have the weapon power skill *twisted, volcanic, or blighted rounds* but can be done. I main the devastator and I got gold on CT15 solo. Can't do it all the time but still possible.

  • @virus3x2
    @virus3x2 3 роки тому +3

    First 45 seconds of the video and I'm already fucking dying of laughter

  • @keithc2361
    @keithc2361 3 роки тому +2

    You had me at the Nucky reference.
    Well played.

  • @nicholasbrown7000
    @nicholasbrown7000 3 роки тому +16

    I know Ralph is Australian, but when he said Mad Max Fury Road was “perfect” he gained a million cool points from me.

  • @chapprod9074
    @chapprod9074 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the amaizing work! Very useful and complete review.

  • @ztrellitos08
    @ztrellitos08 3 роки тому +91

    Wait let me grab a sandwich this is gonna be good

    • @EredinLore
      @EredinLore 3 роки тому +1

      So you comment on my vid about the demo over a month ago saying “XD u are a joke I guess you gonna keep playing destiny good boy good boy”. All because I had the foresight to see that this game was gonna be a mess. Now here you are excited about shillups review where he points out the problems I explained?? Brain dead.

    • @Bobobox95
      @Bobobox95 3 роки тому

      @@EredinLore Lol

  • @philvaneman5769
    @philvaneman5769 Рік тому +2

    2023. This game was great. It was buggy as fuck at launch. It’s amazingly fun. Will play the next one. Without question.

    • @domscards
      @domscards Рік тому +1

      This game is so underrated imo

  • @AnnaCurser
    @AnnaCurser 3 роки тому +10

    the Pyromancer is exactly what you'd expect. He's romancing Pies ...
    ill let myself out

  • @EsKaYf4
    @EsKaYf4 3 роки тому

    Really good honest review Ralph, very refreshing to see👍

  • @elilaskawy439
    @elilaskawy439 3 роки тому +15

    2:39 are strong words coming from a man who put 50+ hrs into cyberpunk...

    • @raresmacovei8382
      @raresmacovei8382 3 роки тому +7

      Cyberpunk wasn't that crashy on PC honestly.

    • @alexfromnewlondo1506
      @alexfromnewlondo1506 3 роки тому +7

      @@raresmacovei8382 Cyberpunk only crashed twice in my entire 75 hours play through. The problem wasn't the bugs, it was the entire game, it's poorly designed "RPG" mechanics & shallow world that served as nothing more than a backdrop, a facade

    • @funtourhawk
      @funtourhawk 3 роки тому +1

      @@raresmacovei8382 170 hr playthrough on psycho/rtx and not one crash or freeze...

    • @GENKI_INU
      @GENKI_INU 3 роки тому +1

      A better comparison would be Fallout 76.

    • @skifhimmelstern9035
      @skifhimmelstern9035 3 роки тому +3

      Eli Laskawy I had so many crashes on PS5... and the new patch didn't fix anything. 4 months after release smh