I have over 120hrs on this game and i was blown away how much content this game has for an indie game. I love darksouls games, but i would sometimes cheese my way through victory on those games but still having a level of skill completing the game but what Blasphemous does is that it gives you no advantage and puts you against a tough but fair boss where your only option is to understand your opponents moveset and beat it. like in some boss fights i spent over 10 mins parrying and punishing certain moves they did until finally killing it after many attempts and the amount of dopamine you get from killing that tough boss is so rewarding. probs the best indie game ive ever played. Plus finding the berserk reference in my blind playthrough made the game 10x better xD
Especially after they added dlc into the main game. I got the plat and still haven't done a full dlc run. Close to 100 hours and still have wounds of eventide. And yeah the combat is so underrated. It's just as good as souls. If not better. Boss fights are so we'll designed and balanced.
Currently about 90% through Hollow Knight and I liked Blasphemous a lot more. YMMV based on what you happened to find and when, but I thought the pacing in Hollow Knight was really poor. I got stuck and needed walkthroughs for multiple pieces of the game (because I happened to miss key items/areas, especially in regions I had no map for, and because the game doesn't teach you about the pogo jumping ability unlike literally every other ability in the game). Even in the mid game map traversal takes way too long to the point where it feels like a chore. I ended up slogging through the arena in the mid game before many key upgrades came in because that was more appealing than going elsewhere and spending like 20 minutes backtracking to the arena later. The geo economy is busted too - currently have like 25k and nothing to spend it on. Haven't been farming either; just been playing normally and not dying twice. Hollow Knight feels like it's building up to a big plot reveal at the end, which isn't dissimilar from Blasphemous, but Blasphemous I felt curious and engaged in the plot from the beginning while Hollow Knight seems to be asking me to trust it to have told a good story by the end. Both games have great soundtracks and atmosphere but Blasphemous clicked with me more. Hollow Knight has that same melancholy that lots of Metroidvanias have, which I like, but Blasphemous has that *and* is metal af.
Blasphemous is one of those games that speaks to you on a different level. You never get tired looking at it, thing is beautiful in a macabre kind of way. Yes, the parrying is so satisfying. I did one run of it. It really challenged me, well I nearly threw the towel in on that final boss. He was a doozy. Haven't played the DLC for it yet must get round to that. Congrats on the platinum, tough going.
i was never a fan of 2d platformers but right now im trying to get into metroidvanias, blasphemous is the first one i bought and I LOVE IT im so glad i bought it, the game is amazing
Man what great time to get into metroidvanias.there are soo many to play.i do sugest to start with the castlevania ones (they are the best imo,at least the iga ones) and from there just search metroidvania games,you will find such great gems.oh and dont forget about bloodstained ritual of night.
@@SpectralSound. yeah i already made a list of metroidvanias i wanna play, recently finished momodora reverie under the moonlight and the next game im gonna buy is ender lilies
You’re going down the road I’m trying to 😂. Have always told myself I hate these “challenging backtracking” games. Well I’m old and trying new things. Playing Ender Lillies and Vigil Longest Night and loving both. (Mostly 😂)
I bought SOTN on release for the PS1 back when I was 19. It has been my favorite in the 2D Metroidvania genre ever since. I very recently (last week) got back into Blasphemous after playing the second game. I had only played the Stir of Dawn DLC and wanted to play the Wounds of Eventide DLC. Over the weekend I came to the conclusion that Blasphemous is now my favorite Metroidvania game. I absolutely love it
You’ve definitely reminded me that I really ought to buy this game. I’ve only played the demo, but I totally agree with you on the combat. It’s better than any other combat in any other Metroidvania I’ve ever played. Closest combat to this I’ve seen experienced is Sundered, and even that’s not as tight as Blasphemous
hollow knight also has great combat btw castlevania has great combat and options. the problem is that it doesn't has bosses which challenge your knowledge of combat and test you how you use your abilities properly.
Just finished the game and yep, my favorite metroidvania ever and I've played pretty much of all them lol. Hollow Knight used to be my favorite, but Blasphemous took that spot now
I would do anything for Blasphemous. It’s my favorite game to come out in the last 5 years. I’m a little over halfway through 2 right now, and I’m trying to cherish it before it’s over. The approach they take to the second one I feel is equally opposite to the first one. The first games lore and world building are top notch. The second games lore is good so far, but the first half of the game felt more…reserved? They trade that for improvements to the already amazing combat by expanding your arsenal of weapons, abilities, and prayers. I miss having the mid-air attack-to-jump chain thing they did in 1, but you get a mid-air dash later to compensate. I’m hoping we get a third game, or maybe even a short series or something akin to the comic they made titled “The Kneeling”, which is a prequel/prologue to B1. The art style for the series is what really sells everything for me…and the approach to storytelling is smart AF. They don’t force you to understand what’s going on. Instead, they allow you to play the game as you like…while alluding to the deeper mysteries through the item descriptions and alternate endings…making you WANT to go back and figure out just what the heck is going on, but only after getting you addicted to the combat. I’m gonna shut up now, or I might go on forever. PLEASE PLAY THIS GAME IF YOU LIKE GOOD THINGS
I played the original version when it first came out and loved it - did both endings at the time but haven't touched the DLCs yet. Do they offer enough to warrant a second, full playthrough before starting Blasphemous II (which I booted up this morning but then figured maybe I need to revisit the first game)?
Alucard from Symphony of the Night. Actually the greatest Metroidvania of all time. I really really enjoyed blasphemous. Connected with the themes of the game in a real way. But symphony of the night is probably one of the greatest games ever made.
only 2 runs are required. just keep an eye on the missables for first playthrough and you'll be fine. speedrun and balcony jumper can be done together too easily. if you want ending c and the other dlc stuff you'll havebto do another run but it's not required for the 100%. I've noticed playstation community trophy guides are really reliable with good non spoiler information and standardized format.
@@seph--- Got really bored with Ender Lilies, Sundered and Foregone. Now Deaths Gambit, Like Blasphemous is an unbelieavable game... Try Aeterna Noctis, It will either immerse you completely or it will break your will to live. I recently finished it and its the biggest Metroidvania map of any game. Think i put 80hrs in to it. In my opinion its the best of them all, Hollow Knight included. Its the hardest of any i have played and the music deserves a mention too.
My fav game It's like they made it just 4 me The soundtrack, spanish voice-over, character-design , mood Really....Everything is perfekt 2me Can't wait 4 the 2nd. Part, tho
I mostly like strategy/ tactics RPGs especially old ones. I also like Metroidvania games. I recently downloaded a bunch. I have also fell into a bored state with games where even really good games just don't do anything for me but THIS game is amazing.
Blasphemous is so great that you just could give a like to every review on that game P.S. Are the NG+ items necessary for the 100% complete? I got the achievement on PC befor the dlc's got released
Great review and new to the channel! I have been on the fence with this game although I enjoyed Castlevania Symphony of the Night still new to genre. I recently played Salt and Sanctuary, Bloodstained and Hollow Knight which was a lot of fun. Giving this game a chance with your excellent review and reference. Keep it up.
@@adamsunderland0823 personally, I'd say The Last Door. It's the only other game they've made, which is crazy. I highly, HIGHLY recommend it if you're a fan of Lovecraft or psychological horrors
I just started with Blasphemous on Switch using the pro controller but I’m finding that often when I approach an enemy and stop, my character turns around the opposite direction so when I start swinging my sword, he’s attacking the wrong direction and the enemy gets a free hit on me. This happen to anyone else?
It's because of the dead zone on the controller. It's too tight. I had this problem with metal gear master collection. Run up to someone, let off the stick and it looks the opposite way. There's nothing that be done about it. For example PS2 controllers and games had much larger dead zones. If the stick moved a little in a direction the character wouldn't move. It bounces back on the stick when you let off. I used the d pad for blasphemous.
I play the game in Spanish. Being as the game was made by a Spanish developer and is based on the catholic lore of southern Spain it makes it feel more immersive for me. Only one part sounds better in English and thats the fight with Laudes. She sounds so much scarier in the English voice.
Your video made me DL it now let’s see if it’s so good :) I gotta say though, you have to try hollow knight if you haven’t already it truly is a masterpiece.
Finished elden ring and got platinum. Needed a new game. Just downloaded off ps now. Love metroidvania games. Last game I played was bloodstained. Can't wait
Have you ever played Valfaris or Slain? Going to finally jump into Blasphemous now but I really enjoyed Valfaris and interested in your take on it, since you're a metroidvania fan. Wasn't too big on Slain however.
I haven't. Valfaris looks insane though. Definitely something I'm going to check out. That art style is wild. Slain looks a little generic. Still on my list though. And good luck with the blasphemous run.
Dead cells is fun too but it's way harder and you have to run through the game all at once and has 5 different levels of difficulty that changes the enemies and weapons.
Typically, I love Metroidvanias. But when I played Blasphemous, to keep this short, I found it just... okay overall. Liked the style and concepts more than the gameplay, and after my first blind run where I got everything that couldn't be permanently missed by accident, (boo to that sort of design in any game but ESPECIALLY Metroidvanias which usually can be trusted not to to do that,) I didn't care to go back for absolute completion. However, that was two years ago, back before the updates. So, in light of those, would it make sense for someone like me to go back to it? Did the updates do anything to change the experience overall, or just add more of what I was personally pretty meh about in the first place?
I think the updates really added alot to the experience. But the core game is still what it was. If you didn't love the combat there's not much of a difference. The new boss fights are pretty interesting. There's new story elements and lore. And yea it's not exactly like old school Metroidvanias. It has alot of the souls borne DNA. So multiple playthroughs will be required. Getting 100% takes quite a bit of effort and research. I used reddit for info. Instead of using a full blown guide. Ill say this this. I wasn't really feeling the game on my first run. When I went back for the 100% I started to notice all the nuance and detail. Maybe run it again with a guide. Explore all the content available.
@@adamsunderland0823 Ah, I see. No tweaks to the overall experience, enemy behavior, new early game content or anything like that? Dang, sometimes updates do change things across the board, I was hoping this was one of those times. Well, thanks for the thorough and prompt answer in any case. I guess it's possible that a second playthrough of Blasphemous could set a new lifetime record for how long I had to play a game before it fully clicked. By a huge margin. I'll keep it in the "get to eventually" list. Still, it's weird that a combination of two series/genres I so consistently enjoy ended up being two great tastes that didn't taste so good together. I think the issue is that I have different combat expectations for 2d and 3d games. I'm fine with careful, technical Dark Souls combat in 3D, but years of 2D Castlevanias (And Bloodstained) makes me want lots of big flashy attacks and a more... breezy combat system when it's 2d.
8 hours getting footage. 4 hours writing the script. 2 days with multiple hour sessions making the thumbnail. Learning how to use the photo editor. 3 hours recording and mixing the voice over. Used my cheap stage mic and added eq compression and a noise gate. Take years learning how to be an audio engineer. 4 hours editing. Getting footage that went with the voice over. Finding music that fit. Takes months to learn how to use a video editor. 2 hours posting and promoting. Finding hash tags and sharing with different people. All for a 100 views!!! Guess I should have posting some pics of Miley Cyrus with some music behind it. Sheesh!!!!!!!
@@adamsunderland0823 Content creation is about posting the "in thing" with a good personality. I'm sure your dying light 2 and Eldin ring videos will blow up. 100% . Once you get the fan base, you could talk about a dead tree for hours and your fans will listen. 100 views isn't too shabby. That's more views than subscribers you have right now. You got it man.
@@Chrisjb1983 Plenty of people have good personality's. But they don't have the skills needed to create. You can't have sub par sound, editing, ideas, etc and get consistent views. Just sit in front of your cell phone talking about games with no thumbnails, no editing, no personal touches like adding your own music that you created, and see how far you get. This is my 4th UA-cam channel. I've tried alot of different things. It's about working the UA-cam algorithm and checking all the necessary boxes. Quality videos being one of them.
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Has anyone played the latest DLC Wounds of eventide?? Im confused by how it works? Do I need to start the game from the beg again or does the DLC start where the game ends?!
Just got back on it yesterday. Going to get the plat then do a video comparing it to Blasphemous and other similar games. I am definitely liking it so far. Beautiful art direction and atmosphere.
it's good and addictive but let's not exaggerate. the world design/layout is one of the major things holding this back from being even a top 10 metroidvania, as well as some other issues. it doesn't remotely hold a candle to symphony of the night. even for recent games, i'd put it well below bloodstained. the pixel art in the game and cutscenes is beautiful though.
I agree that the world design and layout isnt up to par with other MVs. But it's combat mechanics are top tier. Same with the art direction and Ost. Symphony of the night is a hard game to top though so I feel you.
Should be able to get it on the first 3 bosses. Run a new game. She will pop up at whatever boss you see first. Run those with her help. Try it with a Ng.
Hollow knight is a amazing game but flawed and I feel like it gets at times too much praise even if I think it deserves it aka my problem with it is how it at times spams obnoxious enemy’s at you and some frustrating boss fights that are a bit bs even if the boss quality itself is great the pure vessel and three of the mantis lords being so of my favorite bosses does this game have that issue
i love it but im not good at it and get stressed out and stop playing for months. i like salt and sanctuary / sacrifice the best of those types of games.
this game has less handholding than any game I've ever played. The map is riddled with icons with no legend telling you what they are. The areas are not scaled to difficulty and it doesn't tell you which area to start journeying down. The bosses are dark soul difficult. One piece of advice and don't feel like a wuss for taking it: Play this game through from start to finish with a walk-through guide, like the one Fextralife offers. it won't make the game easier, and it will ensure you don't retrace your steps 100 times fighting all those ultra hard enemies you previously beat while attempting to find out where you are supposed to go next.
@@adamsunderland0823 Go right ahead and tell me how it will ruin the experience. i'm honestly listening. but you'll need to explain how someone would know to take the unhatched egg from Grievance all the way across the map back to the Mountains, plant that egg at a tree, leave the screen, then return to retrieve the egg which has now hatched, then take that hatched egg back to Alberto and offer it to the golden mask lady. Dude, just no. I get your purism, I do, but no not for this game.
I absolutely love b1, but feels like devs took kinda wrong direction on wounds of eventide dlc and b2. Notice how cutscenes from base game differ from the secret ending of wounds of eventide - this type of graphics we got in b2, and it.. Well it kinda sucks - grim dark 16 bit style gone, but we got some simplistic anime
I wish the gameplay was more fun. The slash slash slash dodge slash slash gets boring. You can only use one magic attack at a time. Besides that, it's awesome.
You usually end up back tracking, even though you don't technically have too. Most people won't even know that on the fist few runs. You'll be all over the map looking for secrets an items. It's got so many Metroidvania quality's outside this one technicality.
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I have over 120hrs on this game and i was blown away how much content this game has for an indie game. I love darksouls games, but i would sometimes cheese my way through victory on those games but still having a level of skill completing the game but what Blasphemous does is that it gives you no advantage and puts you against a tough but fair boss where your only option is to understand your opponents moveset and beat it. like in some boss fights i spent over 10 mins parrying and punishing certain moves they did until finally killing it after many attempts and the amount of dopamine you get from killing that tough boss is so rewarding. probs the best indie game ive ever played.
Plus finding the berserk reference in my blind playthrough made the game 10x better xD
Especially after they added dlc into the main game. I got the plat and still haven't done a full dlc run. Close to 100 hours and still have wounds of eventide. And yeah the combat is so underrated. It's just as good as souls. If not better. Boss fights are so we'll designed and balanced.
Absolutely loved this game not my greatest of all time that still goes to hollow night for me personally.
No game will ever beat hollow knight
@@boxerheadninja4281 until Silksong.
@@ruggerprogavlar8866 I would love for silk song to be better, but the bar is waaaaaay to freaking high, I actually don't think it's possible
Currently about 90% through Hollow Knight and I liked Blasphemous a lot more. YMMV based on what you happened to find and when, but I thought the pacing in Hollow Knight was really poor. I got stuck and needed walkthroughs for multiple pieces of the game (because I happened to miss key items/areas, especially in regions I had no map for, and because the game doesn't teach you about the pogo jumping ability unlike literally every other ability in the game). Even in the mid game map traversal takes way too long to the point where it feels like a chore. I ended up slogging through the arena in the mid game before many key upgrades came in because that was more appealing than going elsewhere and spending like 20 minutes backtracking to the arena later. The geo economy is busted too - currently have like 25k and nothing to spend it on. Haven't been farming either; just been playing normally and not dying twice. Hollow Knight feels like it's building up to a big plot reveal at the end, which isn't dissimilar from Blasphemous, but Blasphemous I felt curious and engaged in the plot from the beginning while Hollow Knight seems to be asking me to trust it to have told a good story by the end. Both games have great soundtracks and atmosphere but Blasphemous clicked with me more. Hollow Knight has that same melancholy that lots of Metroidvanias have, which I like, but Blasphemous has that *and* is metal af.
I liked the Ori games, particularly Will of the Wisps, more than Hollow Knight but HK is damn good.
Blasphemous is one of those games that speaks to you on a different level. You never get tired looking at it, thing is beautiful in a macabre kind of way. Yes, the parrying is so satisfying. I did one run of it. It really challenged me, well I nearly threw the towel in on that final boss. He was a doozy. Haven't played the DLC for it yet must get round to that. Congrats on the platinum, tough going.
I had trouble on a few of the bosses. Charred Visage especially. Can't wait for the sequel. Thanks for watching.
i was never a fan of 2d platformers but right now im trying to get into metroidvanias, blasphemous is the first one i bought and I LOVE IT
im so glad i bought it, the game is amazing
Yeah Blasphemous is one of the best modern Metroidvanias , but please try out Hollow Knight , that game is a masterpiece no doubt bout it.
Man what great time to get into metroidvanias.there are soo many to play.i do sugest to start with the castlevania ones (they are the best imo,at least the iga ones) and from there just search metroidvania games,you will find such great gems.oh and dont forget about bloodstained ritual of night.
@@SpectralSound. yeah i already made a list of metroidvanias i wanna play, recently finished momodora reverie under the moonlight and the next game im gonna buy is ender lilies
You’re going down the road I’m trying to 😂. Have always told myself I hate these “challenging backtracking” games. Well I’m old and trying new things. Playing Ender Lillies and Vigil Longest Night and loving both. (Mostly 😂)
Try Hollow Knight and Dead Cells.
I bought SOTN on release for the PS1 back when I was 19. It has been my favorite in the 2D Metroidvania genre ever since. I very recently (last week) got back into Blasphemous after playing the second game. I had only played the Stir of Dawn DLC and wanted to play the Wounds of Eventide DLC. Over the weekend I came to the conclusion that Blasphemous is now my favorite Metroidvania game. I absolutely love it
Blasphemous is a Masterpiece that's all .. I'm very excited for part 2
I'm not even a fan of this genre, but I have played symphony of the night and blasphemous, blasphemous really is that good
3:12 how the hell did you survive that ?, when i fought the snake that attack always oneshot me
Just stack anti-electricity rosaries
not the electric attack the biting@@dudeimtellingthetruth
You’ve definitely reminded me that I really ought to buy this game. I’ve only played the demo, but I totally agree with you on the combat. It’s better than any other combat in any other Metroidvania I’ve ever played.
Closest combat to this I’ve seen experienced is Sundered, and even that’s not as tight as Blasphemous
Sundered is another game on my list.
This game is basically castlevania but with all the flaws removed. Masterpiece.
hollow knight also has great combat btw castlevania has great combat and options. the problem is that it doesn't has bosses which challenge your knowledge of combat and test you how you use your abilities properly.
This is $6 on PSN right now, was wondering if I should get it, thanks, man. Great review.
100% This game actually took me a couple attempts to get into. But once I did I was fully immersed.
i just bought the game 3 days ago, got so hooked onnit that I finished in 2
Love this game. It deserves more respect.
Agreed. I love the funk. Cant wait til The Last Faith drops!!!
I agree, it's at the top of my list. Can't get enough. Can't wait for the 2nd one.
Also waiting for "the last faith". To be released
Play: Death Gambit Afterlife - it's better!
This game is in my top three
God of War
Blood Borne
Blasphemous
Oh wow 200 views. Tell my mom I made it.
Nice video. I bought this on sale for 6, but haven't played yet. i'm extra excited to play now
Got to get in there.
Just finished the game and yep, my favorite metroidvania ever and I've played pretty much of all them lol.
Hollow Knight used to be my favorite, but Blasphemous took that spot now
I would do anything for Blasphemous. It’s my favorite game to come out in the last 5 years. I’m a little over halfway through 2 right now, and I’m trying to cherish it before it’s over. The approach they take to the second one I feel is equally opposite to the first one. The first games lore and world building are top notch. The second games lore is good so far, but the first half of the game felt more…reserved? They trade that for improvements to the already amazing combat by expanding your arsenal of weapons, abilities, and prayers. I miss having the mid-air attack-to-jump chain thing they did in 1, but you get a mid-air dash later to compensate. I’m hoping we get a third game, or maybe even a short series or something akin to the comic they made titled “The Kneeling”, which is a prequel/prologue to B1. The art style for the series is what really sells everything for me…and the approach to storytelling is smart AF. They don’t force you to understand what’s going on. Instead, they allow you to play the game as you like…while alluding to the deeper mysteries through the item descriptions and alternate endings…making you WANT to go back and figure out just what the heck is going on, but only after getting you addicted to the combat. I’m gonna shut up now, or I might go on forever. PLEASE PLAY THIS GAME IF YOU LIKE GOOD THINGS
I played the original version when it first came out and loved it - did both endings at the time but haven't touched the DLCs yet. Do they offer enough to warrant a second, full playthrough before starting Blasphemous II (which I booted up this morning but then figured maybe I need to revisit the first game)?
@@Shmuptopiayes.
Just out of curiousity - who is that character to the right of the Penitent One on this video's thumbnail?
Alucard from Symphony of the Night. Actually the greatest Metroidvania of all time. I really really enjoyed blasphemous. Connected with the themes of the game in a real way. But symphony of the night is probably one of the greatest games ever made.
Love this game and B2 is great as well! Never played SotN but I do have it for my Sony PSP, so I'll try it
This game is truly incredible and yes I want a sequel !!!
It's out now
Sick Video Man, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks so much friend
Man this is a great review! U should do more of this , Grettings from Argentina!
Have you played Hollow Knight?
only 2 runs are required. just keep an eye on the missables for first playthrough and you'll be fine. speedrun and balcony jumper can be done together too easily. if you want ending c and the other dlc stuff you'll havebto do another run but it's not required for the 100%. I've noticed playstation community trophy guides are really reliable with good non spoiler information and standardized format.
I love the aesthetic.
I've been hard into the metroidvanias lately, but blasphemous is the first to really properly consume me.
Same. I played salt and sanctuary a while ago. It was cool but blasphemous is on another level.
This.
I'm currently playing. (Literally)
Ender Lilies
Sundered
Foregone
Death's Gambit
Blasphemous is the best one
@@seph--- Got really bored with Ender Lilies, Sundered and Foregone. Now Deaths Gambit, Like Blasphemous is an unbelieavable game... Try Aeterna Noctis, It will either immerse you completely or it will break your will to live. I recently finished it and its the biggest Metroidvania map of any game. Think i put 80hrs in to it. In my opinion its the best of them all, Hollow Knight included. Its the hardest of any i have played and the music deserves a mention too.
Team 17 is a really good game developer, since the amiga. Superfrog,bodyblows,alien breed and many more.
My fav game
It's like they made it just 4 me
The soundtrack, spanish voice-over, character-design , mood
Really....Everything is perfekt 2me
Can't wait 4 the 2nd. Part, tho
I'm so in love with the sound track
@@adamsunderland0823 yeah...it's awesome
I mostly like strategy/ tactics RPGs especially old ones. I also like Metroidvania games. I recently downloaded a bunch. I have also fell into a bored state with games where even really good games just don't do anything for me but THIS game is amazing.
You should do game reviews, very well made
Thanks. Going to try and make one for dying light 2 and elden Ring. Get better at making vids overall.
I observed you snuck in the castlevania ost
Im obsessed with this series. Recently started both of them and it's damn near ruined every other MetroidVania for me.
@@StevenBeverage I still need to finish the second one
Blasphemous is so great that you just could give a like to every review on that game
P.S. Are the NG+ items necessary for the 100% complete? I got the achievement on PC befor the dlc's got released
Dlc items are not required for the 100%.
It's a piece of dedicated art
One of my fave game along with Hollow Knight and Salt & Sanctuary. Love the Spanish Dub as default.
>best metoridvania I've ever played
Uses the soundtrack of the actual best metroidvania ever
Great review and new to the channel! I have been on the fence with this game although I enjoyed Castlevania Symphony of the Night still new to genre. I recently played Salt and Sanctuary, Bloodstained and Hollow Knight which was a lot of fun. Giving this game a chance with your excellent review and reference. Keep it up.
Thank you. Definitely one of my favorite games ever. You'll enjoy it no doubt.
It's excellent. Getting to bosses is tough. But the bosses themselves are surprisingly easy.
Top 5 game of all time, definitely. What's crazier is that it's not even The Game Kitchen's best game
What is their best game?
@@adamsunderland0823 personally, I'd say The Last Door. It's the only other game they've made, which is crazy. I highly, HIGHLY recommend it if you're a fan of Lovecraft or psychological horrors
you should check out infernax and Death's Gambit Afterlife
Deaths gambit did catch my eye
Nice review, mate!
It's the only one I've ever played, played it last month and it was excellent
Awesome game, gameplay is top notch and the combat is satisfying. The music is amazing too
I'm curious if you've played hollow knight and how you'd rank the two against each other. I didn't hear you list it in your played MVias
I've been slowly running through it. I plan on making a video. Thanks for watching!!!!!
I just started with Blasphemous on Switch using the pro controller but I’m finding that often when I approach an enemy and stop, my character turns around the opposite direction so when I start swinging my sword, he’s attacking the wrong direction and the enemy gets a free hit on me. This happen to anyone else?
It's because of the dead zone on the controller. It's too tight. I had this problem with metal gear master collection. Run up to someone, let off the stick and it looks the opposite way. There's nothing that be done about it.
For example PS2 controllers and games had much larger dead zones. If the stick moved a little in a direction the character wouldn't move.
It bounces back on the stick when you let off. I used the d pad for blasphemous.
@@adamsunderland0823 thank you I’ll start trying that. Maybe I’ll use the stick for general movement but the D pad for combat
I play the game in Spanish. Being as the game was made by a Spanish developer and is based on the catholic lore of southern Spain it makes it feel more immersive for me. Only one part sounds better in English and thats the fight with Laudes. She sounds so much scarier in the English voice.
I ran it in Spanish a few times. I think it is more immersive that way. Sounds more natural.
What do you think of symponthy of the nights
Symphony is one of my all-time favorite games. I love the Ost and gameplay. Learning that map as a kid is an experience I'll never forget.
Decent game but just doesn't come close to hollow night, just a absolute masterpiece.
I haven't played hollow knight. But what I can say is a prefer the art design in Blasphemous. We'll have to see about the gameplay.
@@adamsunderland0823 Also an easy +1 for Blasphemous imo.
This video is actually quality af bro
Thanks Son
I think I know you
@@jaiddanmoffett3660 hmmm??
Your video made me DL it now let’s see if it’s so good :)
I gotta say though, you have to try hollow knight if you haven’t already it truly is a masterpiece.
Finished elden ring and got platinum. Needed a new game. Just downloaded off ps now. Love metroidvania games. Last game I played was bloodstained. Can't wait
I liked Blasphemous more than elden ring. 10/10 no flaws in my opinion. Elden still a 9/10. But there are issues I had with it.
Have you ever played Valfaris or Slain? Going to finally jump into Blasphemous now but I really enjoyed Valfaris and interested in your take on it, since you're a metroidvania fan. Wasn't too big on Slain however.
I haven't. Valfaris looks insane though. Definitely something I'm going to check out. That art style is wild. Slain looks a little generic. Still on my list though. And good luck with the blasphemous run.
Blasphemous is awesome along with Bloodstained ritual of the night
Blasphemous is great! You should try out Valdis Story Abyssal City. That game has the best combat imo
@@GarredHATES thats a new one. Ill look into it
Stun locking is the bane of this game and it's sequel existence
Dead cells is fun too but it's way harder and you have to run through the game all at once and has 5 different levels of difficulty that changes the enemies and weapons.
Check out Death's gambit. It's super slept on.
Bet
It's good but what about HollowKnight?
I'm working on the hollow knight play rn. We ll see. It's good for sure.
Typically, I love Metroidvanias. But when I played Blasphemous, to keep this short, I found it just... okay overall. Liked the style and concepts more than the gameplay, and after my first blind run where I got everything that couldn't be permanently missed by accident, (boo to that sort of design in any game but ESPECIALLY Metroidvanias which usually can be trusted not to to do that,) I didn't care to go back for absolute completion.
However, that was two years ago, back before the updates. So, in light of those, would it make sense for someone like me to go back to it? Did the updates do anything to change the experience overall, or just add more of what I was personally pretty meh about in the first place?
I think the updates really added alot to the experience. But the core game is still what it was. If you didn't love the combat there's not much of a difference.
The new boss fights are pretty interesting. There's new story elements and lore.
And yea it's not exactly like old school Metroidvanias. It has alot of the souls borne DNA. So multiple playthroughs will be required.
Getting 100% takes quite a bit of effort and research. I used reddit for info. Instead of using a full blown guide.
Ill say this this. I wasn't really feeling the game on my first run. When I went back for the 100% I started to notice all the nuance and detail. Maybe run it again with a guide. Explore all the content available.
@@adamsunderland0823 Ah, I see. No tweaks to the overall experience, enemy behavior, new early game content or anything like that? Dang, sometimes updates do change things across the board, I was hoping this was one of those times.
Well, thanks for the thorough and prompt answer in any case. I guess it's possible that a second playthrough of Blasphemous could set a new lifetime record for how long I had to play a game before it fully clicked. By a huge margin. I'll keep it in the "get to eventually" list.
Still, it's weird that a combination of two series/genres I so consistently enjoy ended up being two great tastes that didn't taste so good together. I think the issue is that I have different combat expectations for 2d and 3d games. I'm fine with careful, technical Dark Souls combat in 3D, but years of 2D Castlevanias (And Bloodstained) makes me want lots of big flashy attacks and a more... breezy combat system when it's 2d.
Try Aeterna Noctis perhaps. Both games are some of the best in the genre.
I didnt hear you list Hollow Knight. Ender Lilies is a great metroidvania too.
Working on another video. Addressing hollow knight.
For me is YES, best metroidvania of all the time, why?? It's epic story, music, pixel art, gameplay, original universe, exploration, collectibles.
Have you played Hollow Knight?! Nothing beats it imo.
I'm playing through it rn. Going to make a video about it.
Nice review. I do like me some metroidvania games. Might have to hit up that psn store.
8 hours getting footage.
4 hours writing the script.
2 days with multiple hour sessions making the thumbnail. Learning how to use the photo editor.
3 hours recording and mixing the voice over.
Used my cheap stage mic and added eq compression and a noise gate.
Take years learning how to be an audio engineer.
4 hours editing.
Getting footage that went with the voice over. Finding music that fit.
Takes months to learn how to use a video editor.
2 hours posting and promoting. Finding hash tags and sharing with different people.
All for a 100 views!!!
Guess I should have posting some pics of Miley Cyrus with some music behind it.
Sheesh!!!!!!!
@@adamsunderland0823 Content creation is about posting the "in thing" with a good personality. I'm sure your dying light 2 and Eldin ring videos will blow up. 100% . Once you get the fan base, you could talk about a dead tree for hours and your fans will listen.
100 views isn't too shabby. That's more views than subscribers you have right now. You got it man.
@@Chrisjb1983 Plenty of people have good personality's. But they don't have the skills needed to create. You can't have sub par sound, editing, ideas, etc and get consistent views.
Just sit in front of your cell phone talking about games with no thumbnails, no editing, no personal touches like adding your own music that you created, and see how far you get.
This is my 4th UA-cam channel. I've tried alot of different things. It's about working the UA-cam algorithm and checking all the necessary boxes. Quality videos being one of them.
@@Chrisjb1983 I'm going to have to do shit I don't want to do to get views. Like hitting up news headlines and chasing trends.
.... DEFINITELY worth it!
on sale right now too!
Nice review, thx.
No. Thank you for watching.
Great game. I must replay to see the DLC
Dlc is fantastic. I still haven't even played all the content.
here is my recomendation to u Dark Devotion a metroidvania noth meni pepol know and Hellpoint , Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption greyt vid good luck weth your chanel
I will check them out. And thanks.
From what I got here u didn't play Hollow Knight right ?
I've played it. Just not the platinum on PS4. Hollow Knight is very good too. Rn I would still have Blasphemous number 1.
Very good game, and its underrated like salt and sanctuary.
Has anyone played the latest DLC Wounds of eventide?? Im confused by how it works? Do I need to start the game from the beg again or does the DLC start where the game ends?!
They just add the dlc to the base game. So if you have the latest update. All the dlc content is in your game world.
@@adamsunderland0823 I'm confused.. Does the DLC start where the base game ended?? Isn't there additional story content
You should definetely try hollow knight! I think you'll love it
Just got back on it yesterday. Going to get the plat then do a video comparing it to Blasphemous and other similar games. I am definitely liking it so far. Beautiful art direction and atmosphere.
@@adamsunderland0823 I'm especially hyped these days since they gave a new trailer for the sequel! can't wait for it to come out
Bro a year later I find this and it was fun to watch. "Go play Spiderman" lol
Thanks. I think it might be the one actual good video I've made.
@adamsunderland0823 part 2 is pretty good buy I wish they stuck to the mea culpa.
it's good and addictive but let's not exaggerate. the world design/layout is one of the major things holding this back from being even a top 10 metroidvania, as well as some other issues. it doesn't remotely hold a candle to symphony of the night. even for recent games, i'd put it well below bloodstained.
the pixel art in the game and cutscenes is beautiful though.
I agree that the world design and layout isnt up to par with other MVs. But it's combat mechanics are top tier. Same with the art direction and Ost. Symphony of the night is a hard game to top though so I feel you.
Second best metroidvania after Hollow Knight for me. A great game.
Dope video.
Appreciate that. I worked and cared about this video alot.
Great video :o
Thank you sir
SOTN > Blasphemous but it is really good :D
Hollow knight comparison video needed
i wanted to do all achivments but i cant seem to get the Dying Breath achivment
Should be able to get it on the first 3 bosses. Run a new game. She will pop up at whatever boss you see first. Run those with her help. Try it with a Ng.
@@adamsunderland0823 so it's impossible to get smh my head
Hollow knight is a amazing game but flawed and I feel like it gets at times too much praise even if I think it deserves it aka my problem with it is how it at times spams obnoxious enemy’s at you and some frustrating boss fights that are a bit bs even if the boss quality itself is great the pure vessel and three of the mantis lords being so of my favorite bosses does this game have that issue
I need to play though it soon. I've heard it was hard. I only made like halfway through the game.
@@adamsunderland0823 ok just wondering and I’m excited to play it looks like the combat is very fluid so I’ll love that
Hollow Knight is perfect and flawless.
Watch the Trailer, see the light. GRIME. The other Underrated Metroidvania no one is talking about.
How can i know the mission that i need to do ? I always forget whatever the npc tell me to do @@
i love it but im not good at it and get stressed out and stop playing for months.
i like salt and sanctuary / sacrifice the best of those types of games.
Lol. I was getting killed a lot in salt. Blasphemous wasn't so bad though. Definitely got to play sacrifice soon.
Great vid. Thanks
Please play hollow knight it is by far the best metroidvania of all time. Blasphemous is very fuckin good too tho
It's in par with Castlevania : SoTN
Would say Blaster Master Zero is the greatest Metroid Vania of all time. But yeah Blasphemous is very good as well.
this game has less handholding than any game I've ever played. The map is riddled with icons with no legend telling you what they are. The areas are not scaled to difficulty and it doesn't tell you which area to start journeying down. The bosses are dark soul difficult. One piece of advice and don't feel like a wuss for taking it: Play this game through from start to finish with a walk-through guide, like the one Fextralife offers. it won't make the game easier, and it will ensure you don't retrace your steps 100 times fighting all those ultra hard enemies you previously beat while attempting to find out where you are supposed to go next.
Using a guide will 100% percent ruin the experience. But I agree that this game is brutal.
@@adamsunderland0823 Go right ahead and tell me how it will ruin the experience. i'm honestly listening. but you'll need to explain how someone would know to take the unhatched egg from Grievance all the way across the map back to the Mountains, plant that egg at a tree, leave the screen, then return to retrieve the egg which has now hatched, then take that hatched egg back to Alberto and offer it to the golden mask lady. Dude, just no. I get your purism, I do, but no not for this game.
Using a guide will kinda mess up the experience, just search up a specific thing if you get stuck, do NOT look up a guide from the beginning
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I absolutely love b1, but feels like devs took kinda wrong direction on wounds of eventide dlc and b2.
Notice how cutscenes from base game differ from the secret ending of wounds of eventide - this type of graphics we got in b2, and it.. Well it kinda sucks - grim dark 16 bit style gone, but we got some simplistic anime
I lost the bigest discount of it...wait for next
I think this game has AAA value. So if you get during a sale, that's a steal for sure.
@@adamsunderland0823 i bought the Record of lodoss war....its a very goodbone as well. Im having fun with and playing Valfaris and Slain as well
Cool Music!
😏
Kirby?
I wish the gameplay was more fun. The slash slash slash dodge slash slash gets boring. You can only use one magic attack at a time. Besides that, it's awesome.
The parry though
Man I love this video
I appreciate that. I was hyped on the game when I made it.
At this point blasphemous isn't even a real metroidvania
Since the backtracking is almost completely optional
You usually end up back tracking, even though you don't technically have too. Most people won't even know that on the fist few runs. You'll be all over the map looking for secrets an items.
It's got so many Metroidvania quality's outside this one technicality.
I think you meant mega man x 4, that was the one on ps1
I would argue that hollow Knight as a contender for best metroidvania.
Hollow knight is better in my opinion it's just more loveable
You...you didn't love the puppy? :(