For those people who think this is actually a worthy game, take a watch of me streaming it with one of my Patroens, he has never played it before and I am playing a different character to what I plaed in the WAB. ua-cam.com/video/Z59mPKvm4X8/v-deo.html
Worth A Buy This game falls in line with the likes of The Wolf Among Us, The Walking Dead, etc...(Telltale Games). Comments like "Dreadful Story, game plays you, boring gameplay, clunky controls..." can also be said for those games. You did not look at the game for what it is meant to be.
A game by definition is: An activity providing entertainment or amusement. For some, it did just that. For others, not so much. Curb your pretentious attitude. If you're going to attribute your expertise on your 20+ years of gaming then why question the integrity of ACG? Going by that logic, he shouldn't be any more or less _"woke"_ about the gaming industry than you. It's awfully presumptuous of you to assume people are being paid off just for having a contrary view. Nothing screams *elitist* more when you tell those who enjoyed it: ~ _"All the people defending this trash have very low gaming standards."_ ~ _"Your standards are horribly low, no wonder we get so many shit games if devs get feedback from people like you."_ Hearing your thoughts is on a game is great, but what's the point of watching a thumbs down review when you deem it indisputable and then shove it down people's throats? It really stops being a review at that point. Positive review? "Oh it's not everyone's cup of tea." Negative review? "I review every game based on merit and this game doesn't have any. Oh, and if you think otherwise, you're everything that's wrong with the industry." There's a reason why you're not widely recognized as a reviewer outside of your own channel. The only time you care about both the good _and_ bad in a game is when you like the game within the first hour of playing.
I liked it actually and I did feel deeply immersed in the story and characters at lots of points in the story. For me it was a nice chill experience that was a good change of pace compared to the usual games I would play like csgo and borderlands 2. But at the end of the day there wasn't a load of actual gameplay but I did appreciate the story.
It's the best game I've played in 2018, we had a blast on stream, laughed our asses off too. It's an homage to plenty of movies and cheesy 80's films, hence the plot, dialogue lines etc. If you take it seriously you're missing the point of the game. It's a simple, hand-held story game - the comparisons Mack makes are so bad, there's a reason the levels are built in such a way - to work together, grow the bond. Mack thinking this is a RL simulator.... this is a telltale/life is strange/brothers a tale of two sons style of game.
A Telltale game without the core element that make their games great in the first place. That being a great story that YOU HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL OVER. This is a game and not a fucking hollywood film you pay $10 or so to go see. Gaming is an active form of art and not a passive one like film is. Won't even get started on the beyond putrid shit Life is strange is. If you like that then you deserve to get robbed from these lazy ass industry hacks. Fucking stupid.
During the torture scene whether you use the tool depends on who is trying to use it. But that being said, the most fun I had during this game was playing connect 4 in the hospital lobby.
Best reviewer ive found. I was looking forward to playing this game as the dev seemed very passionate about it. Now i know he is just insane. Thanks mac
Summary Buyer beware, this is not really a game, it's more of an experiment to see if this kind of coop style can be done and the answer YES it can be if the devs had a clue about what makes a game good. There whole game revolves around mini games that are puzzles only solvable by two player working together, Portal did this very well, this game fails miserably. The puzzles belong in kindergarden and the coop action is done 80% by the game with the player being used to press one button here and there while watching all the bullshit unfold, you don't even get to control the direction you run half the time with the game suddenly taking control to turn you left or right. The combat and driving parts are woeful, straight out of ride to hell retribution, that is the standard, you can see it in the video. The story is a contrived pile of garbage that lacks continuity in many parts with animations taking over and placing people in totally different positions than they were a second ago. The levels of bullshit you are supposed to believe are well beyond any story I have ever seen in a game that is supposed to be aimed at adults. The initial plot is fine but the execution and writing is horrible, the stereotypical people in the game and circumstances of pretty much everyone just make you sigh. Great idea for a game but totally failed to deliver, i was so happy when it ended.
I actually quite liked this game a lot and disagreed with this take I think he might have went in expecting a Triple A game experience without realizing its an indie game made by a very small amount of people with a very tight budget. This game was made to prove a point that games like this can be done and while it isn’t perfect I think it really shows the potential of this type of game. If there is someone you would love to play a game with I think youd have a lot of fun playing this game. Also will say its much better on xbox or ps4 than PC
I don't understand why people think that a game is defined my its gameplay mechanics. It's literally a different gameplay mechanics. This youtuber has no idea wtf he is talking about.
Tryk His fanbase is cancerous , plus he always shit talks video games for views . Better don't debate with selfish fanboys , they won't listen to you except themself anyways .
Rooster Not all those points hold true for me, and even the ones who did weren't enough to ruin the game for me. The game isn't meant to be difficult or challanging, it's about the experience and story with a friend. Both me and my friend thought the story was pretty awesome, especially the ending. It's true that the game is very linear, and in that sense, the game plays you. However, you still have a lot of things you can do differently, even if it is linear.
But that doesn't excuse a shit story that you won't care about. So then why play this when Until Dawn delivers what your just described but with a good plot? Or better yet, why not just watch Shawshank Redemption? Or the first season of prison break?
This is a valid point, but as soon as the game is insulting your intelligence in such a fashion - both gameplay and story wise, you shouldn't bother and especially not with your relatives. Look for games who are solely good for their gameplay if you plan on playing it cooperatively (Portal 2).
Very casual with a disposable income. It's a mandatory co-op game and while a friend can get a free copy that person still needs an Xbox or PC to play with capable running the game since there is no couch co-op option I don't think. The biggest complaint I've heard though is there is no replay value for this game since it's very linear and only about 5-6 hours long. A game of quick time events doesn't exactly lead to a branching story line or game play options.
Lol I haven't bought a new game for about a year, and I don't think I ever will unless It's amazing. I used to buy a new game almost every week and realized I had dozens of games in my library yet it felt empty. I just rotate between a few good games, but gaming now is going completely downhill.
Far Cry 5. Let me see now. Big blue arrows appearing in the road to tell you where to go. You can see player outlines through walls. Set piece after set piece. Cut scenes instead of gameplay ... And fishing. I love FPSs, so this isn't for me. Perhaps there are other redeeming features and Mack will point them out. It'll be an interesting review :-)
Play Leo. He's opposite- he will hurt others and he always suggest aggressive solutions to problems. :) I will agree that it's just an interactive movie, but for me and my friend it was fun.
I think this game is solid for a co-op game. Had this been single player, it would suck. It gives you(and your friend) a taste of many different game mechanics, and you can use that for your next game decision. Also, being with a friend, the ending is freaking awesome. I think it's a perfect co-op game. It's not too short, but it's not too long either. It's just enough time to hang with that person before not being able to see them because of work or whatever you do in life. Youd have to play it to understand the fun. It's like 15 bucks now, go get it.
1:07 Vincent Moretti, Crime: Fraud, Embezzlement, MURDER. About to serve 14 years. How the fuck do you only get 14 years for MURDER on top of all the other charges?! He must’ve had a great lawyer.
I don’t think you realize this Mac, but when you’re interrogating the guy on the rooftop, Leo is the one that will actually use all the torture devises, if you’re playing as Leo you’ll nail gun the dudes feet to the floor.
Playing through this with my brother so I didn't spend any money on it. We haven't completed the game yet but we're so far enjoying it. Sure it's more an interactive movie but so are tale tail games and they're still good to play, a way out just adds some more interaction. The best puzzles or mini games are ones where you have to communicate with the other player like when they're trying to climb up the wall back to back or in the rowing boat where it takes some team work and timed co-operation to complete it. I agree that so far the "puzzles" are a little too easy but besides the odd story line where there faces are everywhere but no one recognizes them I'm still finding it enjoyable for some reason. I also like that u can roam about the areas and interact with different things and go even more mini games like the playing piano thing in the old couples house or the game of darts. Sure they're not as polished as dedicated games but it's not a game where things like that need to be polished.
I don’t know about y’all but I had a ton of fun on this game. Yes it’s not really realistic, and yes there are a bit of bugs and inconsistencies, but the game is insanely fun to play with your friend. To me that’s the whole point of a game to have fun, and this game for me at least clearly delivers. One of the most entertaining and hilarious games i’ve ever played, seriously.
Honestly I've been watching a few youtubers/livestreamers play it and it seems a great experience if you have a good friend. I recommend watching summit's playthrough - if you like him you will enjoy the playthrough quite thoroughly. And it had what I consider to be the "best ending", it was very emotional. I'm not a casual gamer by any means, but this game did a fine job I believe, but I don't need to explain it.. just watch summit's playthrough I would say, it's well worth your time. It is a movie, after all. So I don't know if it's a good game to buy and play, but it is definitely a good game for streamers/youtubers that have a play-bud - it makes for an amazing viewing experience I would say. And the "just one person has to buy it" thingy - I've never seen this before. That is such an awesome idea.
I don't comment much on UA-cam but seeing this review after having completed this game just yesterday with my siblings. I had a blast playing this. And I liked the story as well. I agree this genre might not be for everyone and if I review any of COD / battlefield series I would just say.. well u shoot people just like any other fps. And I would rate that horrible. But then it's just me who doesn't like that genre. So my suggestion, have an open mind reviewing such games keeping every viewer in mind. I like ur other reviews btw, nothing personal. :). Cheers!
Honestly this is one of the best coop story games I've ever played. Just really well done. Yes it has few flaws but I think they can be overlooked considering how fun this game is to play with a friend. It's surprising how fun it is to interact with the world through various mini games while playing with a friend. The best part about it is I feel like they actually did something new. The way the game is portrayed seems pretty unique. It's a true coop experience you can tell it was built from the ground up with the coop in mind. I honestly didn't see the plot twist at the end coming and it was great. This is defiantly worth $30 bucks I'll be looking forward to Hazelight studios next project for sure. Sometimes I just think Mack has the bar set too high for games. I agree with most of his views on gaming but not every game has to be some super deep experience. I know there is a ton of mediocrity out their in gaming right now but this is far from a bad game. Is it perfect? No but it's one of the best games of 2018 so far. This is no tale tale game you have far more control in this game don't let the gameplay videos deceive you but yes it does hold your hand a lot. Also you have to keep in mind this is a indie developer.
Yes I set the bar too high, I expected to have to control my character and sneak around the place using crouch with guards patrolling around like in a PRISON! Not some cover shooter where you stick to the walls like glue with static blind guards doing nothing other than playing fucking cards at a table while you casually walk past. My and my partner actually stopped sneaking around and just started casually walking around as the game made it impossible to be seen. Then we have the linear tunnelled driving parts that belong in the 1980's early video games, they are atrocious. How about the gun play, 20 headshots please. Your standards are horribly low, no wonder we get so many shit games if devs get feedback from people like you.
The thing about these kind of games is that if the gameplay is going to be nearly non-existant, then the story better be damn good and carry it. Concidering these guys last game was 2 brothers you would think they could deliver here. Guess 2 brothers was more of a fluke then anything.
Started following Mack recently, and i think im not gonna follow his advice 100% on this one, i'll wait until its even lower priced. He's saying it's not even worth €15 (wich it is when you split with a friend), maybe it's worth 25% of that. €15 is the price of a cinema ticket. Dirt cheap game already if you ask me. Love your stuff Mack, keep it up.
Well when you are driving down your linear tunnel moving left and right don't blame me. When you are shooting enemies that have tee shirts on 20 times and they dont die remember my review. When you try to sneak around the prison and the game automatically crouches you and sticks you to the wall preventing you from moving for a few seconds so you don't get seen, remember this review. When you are running away from cops and the game keeps taking your control to show you the way don't get angry When you are given a great sounding puzzle only to find the game shows you EXACTLY how to do it instantly don't get upset. When the characters of the game are all totally predictable don't complain When you find yourself in ridiculous farcical scenes don't laugh, just pretend it's emotional. When you are talking to a nurse who knows 2 fugitives are at large and has a newspaper in front of her with your face on it don't laugh. When you buy something from a shop that has numerous copies of said newspaper right there in front of the shopkeeper and he also does not recognise you don't cry. When you constantly play horrible mini games that belong in a 10yr old flash browser like stab the fucking fish, don't get frustrated. When you are running through a wood down a proper path and find a fallen tree every 10 yards that you have to jump over just so you have some interaction to do don't blame me. When a tense scene plays out and your total interaction is holding down a mouse button you may want to cry. I could go on but it's 5 hours of this so I think you get the idea. All the people defending this trash have very low gaming standards.
€15 for a cinema ticket? I can buy two tickets for 10 bucks and even then, I wouldn't spend my money and time on a movie that no one liked after watching. That's objectively. If I like the franchise, I would go see it nevertheless, just for the story. This game however has a plain old basic story, nothing new. I guess if you pay 10 bucks max for this game you won't feel damaged, but remember where the money is going to. Mack - Could you revisit one more time Wreckfest?
I'm sorry that you don't have with this game. I have an idea. It's called being LESS TOXIC. Just because someone doesn't fully agree with you doesn't mean you have to insult them.
This is such an over exaggerated review, its like mack stepped on a fucking Lego and he's just pissed for no reason. Literally compared it to ride to hell... Respecting his opinion but wow.
I agree with everything you said. Finished the game myself and almost ended up falling asleep with the amount of cutscenes. Never been this happy to get a refund.
exactly. I feel like he shit on this game way to harshly. This would be a great game to play with someone who doesn't really play video games all that much. I feel like it would be a great chill game that people can play together.
Honestly, I feel pretty strongly about this game and about Mac's review of it.. the game is fantastic and you absolutely should get it play it with someone close to you. There are games that challenge the player and there are games that tell a story. This game tells a story, and it's a really good one. The ending is amazing, and to be honest, the story is elevated by the medium they used to tell it, i.e. it's a good videogame. This game will not challenge your gaming abilities. You won't be mechanically tested. However, this game is fun. I watched 3 streamers play it in it's entirety yesterday, all 9/10 or 9.5/10 ratings after the end. Summit1g cried. Do yourself a favor and get the game and play it with someone you care about, it's an awesome experience.
Yes but leo did not torture them either, he had a crowbar to his throat then just said shit and walked away but the hilarious bit of bad writing was the fact that Vincent was repeatedly trying to torture the guy when both he and the guy knew he would not, it was farcical. Also Vincent was hardly a saint through all the game, he totally allowed leo to do some very unsavoury things especially to that old couple who could have died from shock.
Don't listen to this guy...If you have another friend to play this with, I 100% recommend it; My friend and I just completed it and has a blast. I believe it was totally worth the $30, and I'm not complaining at all.
Quick time events, the video game! I've always hated those things. Being a barely interactive movie is one thing but forcing you to not even be able to enjoy the movie because you have to push a random button is annoying. At least this game seems to be very generous in the time they give you. I hate those games that give you half a second to push the button and the buttons are hard to read, moving around the screen etc.
Also it's visually wrong, when my character breaks the first window the water rushes into the car yet a few seconds later the other guy smashes his window and you see the same animation, the water would be already in from my window breaking, another continuity error.
So in your opinion, which feature is worse in games- x ray vision or having every pathway marked with a massive yellow stripe so the gamer can see exactly where to go next?
I think that was all part of his grand plan. He needed attention on the game, so he put it on himself by acting like an idiot all the time. Can't stand the developer.
Finally a sane review! Sadly, I bought this, thought it was utter shit and immediatley searched for reviews to confirm my disappointment. But all the major reviewers loved it! I was baffled. It's so fucking boring. Probably the most boring game I've ever played. I would rather play ANYTHING else. Even CoD or some dumb shit. Wish I had seen this review.
This game falls in line with the likes of The Wolf Among Us, The Walking Dead, etc...(Telltale Games). Comments like "Dreadful Story, game plays you, boring gameplay, clunky controls..." can also be said for those games. You did not look at the game for what it is meant to be.
All the games you mentioned have atleast a good story but the story of A way out is just so generic and dreadful. Its neither funny or emotional. Its absolutely boring. I loved The tales from borderlands and stranger things. After I played them I was sad that it was over. After I finished this game I was happy it was finally over. That cant be right. Ah and the worlddesign is really bad and just doesnt feel special at all. But everyone has their own opinion and I respect yours. But in my eyes I wasted 15 €.
Thanks for the honest review from a true gamer. Some people obviously don't appreciate that, but they are the ones playing games on easy and looking up the cheats before they've tried it themselves.... which is okay if that's what your into. But personally I can't have much respect for that. Saved me $$$ and time
Do games even have cheats anymore?.. I thought they just enabled them by default (regenerating health, x-ray vision, invincibility when you snap behind cover etc..)
I agree overall the game isn't all that great. I haven't played it but I've watched streams of it. However, to be fair, having seen this played, the reason that interrogation seems silly in your example is because you picked those items while playing as Vincent. From what I've seen each character is good at interrogating with different things. So it's a puzzle to use the stuff with the right character. Ex: I saw someone play that scene where they had Leo use the wallet, and all he did was take the guy's car keys out of it and throw them off the building, which the guy laughed at. BUT, when they had Vincent use the wallet, Vincent made a remark about the picture of the guy's kid in it, and basically threatened his family, which made him uneasy. So I'm assuming if you'd have used the torch and nailgun as Leo, they would have been effective because Leo is more quick tempered and would have used them in more threatening ways.
The realist in my video game life. Thank you for being so grounded! You have saved me hundreds, if not, thousands of wasted dollars. Thank you! Look forward to your Farcry 5 WAB. The x-ray vision is amazing.
Well this is a game that seems to rely heavily on the story, like a telltale game, but what usually happens is that if that story isnt great, the whole game sinks cause it doesnt have anything else going for it.
I was just telling my friend how we have to buy this game because it was getting great reviews. We were going to buy it tomorrow. Thanks for the save, Mack ;)
I mean, I think you're being a bit dramatic. I just watched a live stream of it. Yea, the animations don't match up and some parts of the story seems meh. I like the beautiful world, I like the different mini games that you and your partner can play together. I feel like this game is for the casual, or maybe just a chill game to play with a friend, spouse, etc.. Its not the worst, it could be better, but I think that it shouldn't be shit on so harshly.
I think the thing that really pushes Mack over the edge is when you're not even playing the game... for example, when you're not actually steering your character around corridors (the game is doing it for you), and when the motorbike jumps are cutscenes rather than actual gameplay. Where's the satisfaction in running away from guards if all you have to do is hold W and occasionally left click?... I understand the need for 'casual' games, but these sequences are basically movies with a "dead man's switch" to make sure you haven't fallen asleep from boredom.
Tryk Okay, i just invented a game. It's a movie where you have to press the select button on the TV remote every few seconds just so the movie knows you're still watching. Sounds shit?... yeah well "thats the fking gameplay, you moron".
This game is simple . It is interactive movie with bare bones game play and is kind of high price yet it is one way trip that is fun if you do not try to think it for what it could be , how it could be way more divers and engaging and just play it for one day with some friend to the end and forget it . Get some popcorn , chips and play it till the end . Not a bad game yet it's more like a cinematic story and that is all. If it is 10 pounds or less great for casual 6 , 7 hours with friend , brother , neighbour .
Why the hell are the prison guards wearing business suits? Have the devs ever seen a picture of what prison guards look like? Especially 1960s-1980s era (guessing that's when this takes place)?
A lot of people are praising how EA apparently isn't making any money off it, despite the fact they published it. I don't know it seems pretty fishy. A publisher just doesn't fund a game on a whim without expecting some form of return on their investment. While it's commendable you only need one copy of the game? I still won't buy it because it's associated with EA. *Checks if Mack has a review for Far Cry 5 up yet*
I've been a defender for Telltale's narrative experiences, Quantic Dream's narrative games, Naughty Dog cinematic action games, and a whole lotta modern games thread you by the hand the way older games didnt. I love them, and I stand by them. A WAY OUT, on the other hand, really isn't a good in any of these areas. Kudos to the developers for their easy access for co-op, and my wife and I had a blast playing this game. But that's because of how laughably bad it is. For every cool scene like taking turns chipping away at the toilets, you have dumbass scenes like the Farnstead level that Mack described. I'm giving it a 6/10 because of the so-bad-its-good laughs I had. But that's it.
For those people who think this is actually a worthy game, take a watch of me streaming it with one of my Patroens, he has never played it before and I am playing a different character to what I plaed in the WAB.
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Worth A Buy
This game falls in line with the likes of The Wolf Among Us, The Walking Dead, etc...(Telltale Games). Comments like "Dreadful Story, game plays you, boring gameplay, clunky controls..." can also be said for those games. You did not look at the game for what it is meant to be.
A game by definition is: An activity providing entertainment or amusement. For some, it did just that. For others, not so much.
Curb your pretentious attitude. If you're going to attribute your expertise on your 20+ years of gaming then why question the integrity of ACG? Going by that logic, he shouldn't be any more or less _"woke"_ about the gaming industry than you. It's awfully presumptuous of you to assume people are being paid off just for having a contrary view.
Nothing screams *elitist* more when you tell those who enjoyed it:
~ _"All the people defending this trash have very low gaming standards."_
~ _"Your standards are horribly low, no wonder we get so many shit games if devs get feedback from people like you."_
Hearing your thoughts is on a game is great, but what's the point of watching a thumbs down review when you deem it indisputable and then shove it down people's throats? It really stops being a review at that point.
Positive review? "Oh it's not everyone's cup of tea."
Negative review? "I review every game based on merit and this game doesn't have any. Oh, and if you think otherwise, you're everything that's wrong with the industry."
There's a reason why you're not widely recognized as a reviewer outside of your own channel. The only time you care about both the good _and_ bad in a game is when you like the game within the first hour of playing.
Alecks couldn’t have said it better myself
Worth A Buy When will you have a far cry 5 review up?
We need you Mac!
“I’m a UA-cam creator, yeah... great game” - Jesse Wellens 2017
I liked it actually and I did feel deeply immersed in the story and characters at lots of points in the story.
For me it was a nice chill experience that was a good change of pace compared to the usual games I would play like csgo and borderlands 2.
But at the end of the day there wasn't a load of actual gameplay but I did appreciate the story.
It's the best game I've played in 2018, we had a blast on stream, laughed our asses off too. It's an homage to plenty of movies and cheesy 80's films, hence the plot, dialogue lines etc. If you take it seriously you're missing the point of the game. It's a simple, hand-held story game - the comparisons Mack makes are so bad, there's a reason the levels are built in such a way - to work together, grow the bond. Mack thinking this is a RL simulator.... this is a telltale/life is strange/brothers a tale of two sons style of game.
A Telltale game without the core element that make their games great in the first place. That being a great story that YOU HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL OVER. This is a game and not a fucking hollywood film you pay $10 or so to go see. Gaming is an active form of art and not a passive one like film is. Won't even get started on the beyond putrid shit Life is strange is. If you like that then you deserve to get robbed from these lazy ass industry hacks. Fucking stupid.
@@Schizo-Devil stay salty.
HA
During the torture scene whether you use the tool depends on who is trying to use it. But that being said, the most fun I had during this game was playing connect 4 in the hospital lobby.
me and my friend were playing it for literally 2 hours lmao
So it is a shitty CGI movie that makes you press buttons to keep watching. One of those.
/gets a little further into the review/ Called it, I know you too well :)
reminds me of 'quick time' events in games
Ganjiblob Flankis it’s a ride to hell reboot essentially
It takes queues from David Cage games instead of taking queues from a game that actually does that well like Until Dawn.
Basically a Telltales game with a bunch of mini games
I wasn't even planning on buying this, but I'll still spend a few mins of the Mack absolutely destroying any game 👍
Best reviewer ive found. I was looking forward to playing this game as the dev seemed very passionate about it. Now i know he is just insane. Thanks mac
Summary
Buyer beware, this is not really a game, it's more of an experiment to see if this kind of coop style can be done and the answer YES it can be if the devs had a clue about what makes a game good.
There whole game revolves around mini games that are puzzles only solvable by two player working together, Portal did this very well, this game fails miserably. The puzzles belong in kindergarden and the coop action is done 80% by the game with the player being used to press one button here and there while watching all the bullshit unfold, you don't even get to control the direction you run half the time with the game suddenly taking control to turn you left or right.
The combat and driving parts are woeful, straight out of ride to hell retribution, that is the standard, you can see it in the video.
The story is a contrived pile of garbage that lacks continuity in many parts with animations taking over and placing people in totally different positions than they were a second ago. The levels of bullshit you are supposed to believe are well beyond any story I have ever seen in a game that is supposed to be aimed at adults. The initial plot is fine but the execution and writing is horrible, the stereotypical people in the game and circumstances of pretty much everyone just make you sigh.
Great idea for a game but totally failed to deliver, i was so happy when it ended.
Damn, i was expecting a little bit more of gameplay and freedom but i guess that's too much to ask nowadays -_-
Im glad i decided to wait for a worth a buy
Console concessions during multi-platform development lead to shitty PC games.
Totally disappointed about this one too, it has been a disappointing year so far with most games..
When will the first stream be?
Thanks for recommending Prey. Just playing it for the first time. Awesome. You are so right. Love your channel mate👍🏼
Mark R prey is so good 😁
It was good until the endgame for me and then it falls apart.
I wasn't a fan of the new Prey. The old one was decent, tho.
Prey is shit.
I actually quite liked this game a lot and disagreed with this take I think he might have went in expecting a Triple A game experience without realizing its an indie game made by a very small amount of people with a very tight budget. This game was made to prove a point that games like this can be done and while it isn’t perfect I think it really shows the potential of this type of game. If there is someone you would love to play a game with I think youd have a lot of fun playing this game. Also will say its much better on xbox or ps4 than PC
Damage control
This game is 100% worth a buy, such a fuckin deal, had such an amazing time with it, and I fuckin loved the ending
Don't listen to this review! Play it for yourself, it's actually really great
I enjoyed it a lot as well, not every game needs deep gameplay mechanics :)
I don't understand why people think that a game is defined my its gameplay mechanics. It's literally a different gameplay mechanics. This youtuber has no idea wtf he is talking about.
Tryk indeed
Tryk His fanbase is cancerous , plus he always shit talks video games for views .
Better don't debate with selfish fanboys , they won't listen to you except themself anyways .
Rooster Not all those points hold true for me, and even the ones who did weren't enough to ruin the game for me. The game isn't meant to be difficult or challanging, it's about the experience and story with a friend. Both me and my friend thought the story was pretty awesome, especially the ending.
It's true that the game is very linear, and in that sense, the game plays you. However, you still have a lot of things you can do differently, even if it is linear.
Maybe this game is for the very casual gamer or gamer that wants to play with someone, spouse, parent,etc who is not a gamer?
But that doesn't excuse a shit story that you won't care about.
So then why play this when Until Dawn delivers what your just described but with a good plot?
Or better yet, why not just watch Shawshank Redemption? Or the first season of prison break?
This is a valid point, but as soon as the game is insulting your intelligence in such a fashion - both gameplay and story wise, you shouldn't bother and especially not with your relatives. Look for games who are solely good for their gameplay if you plan on playing it cooperatively (Portal 2).
Not really. This game is for lazy people who wants to get even lazier
Very casual with a disposable income. It's a mandatory co-op game and while a friend can get a free copy that person still needs an Xbox or PC to play with capable running the game since there is no couch co-op option I don't think. The biggest complaint I've heard though is there is no replay value for this game since it's very linear and only about 5-6 hours long. A game of quick time events doesn't exactly lead to a branching story line or game play options.
Failure is failure, if we don't learn from our mistakes the market will be full of crap! accept it and learn from it move on "No Man Sky"
"Had crispy duck for tea." Entertainment at it's finest! 👌
*Once again, my wallet thanks you sir.*
Lol I haven't bought a new game for about a year, and I don't think I ever will unless It's amazing. I used to buy a new game almost every week and realized I had dozens of games in my library yet it felt empty. I just rotate between a few good games, but gaming now is going completely downhill.
Gta 4 came out, Fast forward ten years and fortnite is one of the most played games. If that isn't a sign gaming is dead I don't know what is.
Mack has a AAA game triple whammy with Sea of Thieves, A Way Out, and Far Cry 5. Must be working extra hard with extra fanboys.
Yeah it's an expensive month, so far am £75 out of pocket and if FC5 sucks am well over £100
I really hope FC5 is good.
Worth A Buy Doesn’t the viewership increase?
Far Cry 5. Let me see now. Big blue arrows appearing in the road to tell you where to go. You can see player outlines through walls. Set piece after set piece. Cut scenes instead of gameplay ... And fishing. I love FPSs, so this isn't for me. Perhaps there are other redeeming features and Mack will point them out. It'll be an interesting review :-)
It’s a shame Ni No Kuni II is getting over looked!
Streaming this tonight, see for yourself, new streaming channel link in description, add free too :)
Play Leo. He's opposite- he will hurt others and he always suggest aggressive solutions to problems. :) I will agree that it's just an interactive movie, but for me and my friend it was fun.
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yeah there is a reason why he doesn't hurt the other guy.
This game was hilarious, I dont know if the developments meant for it to be a comedy, but it had me laughing so hard.
I think this game is solid for a co-op game. Had this been single player, it would suck. It gives you(and your friend) a taste of many different game mechanics, and you can use that for your next game decision. Also, being with a friend, the ending is freaking awesome. I think it's a perfect co-op game. It's not too short, but it's not too long either. It's just enough time to hang with that person before not being able to see them because of work or whatever you do in life. Youd have to play it to understand the fun. It's like 15 bucks now, go get it.
i havent had such a blast with a game with a friend in a LONG time. was totally worth the $30 for me
I think the game itself is terrible but it's so fun because of the co op
1:07 Vincent Moretti, Crime: Fraud, Embezzlement, MURDER. About to serve 14 years. How the fuck do you only get 14 years for MURDER on top of all the other charges?! He must’ve had a great lawyer.
I don’t think you realize this Mac, but when you’re interrogating the guy on the rooftop, Leo is the one that will actually use all the torture devises, if you’re playing as Leo you’ll nail gun the dudes feet to the floor.
So it's like watching a movie where you have to keep pressing play?
"The only emotion I felt was elation when the credits finally rolled." Hahahaha
7:20 Why is DarksydePhil in this game?
Saving me so much money haha
come on dude did you really need Mack to tell you it was gonna be shit? you could see it from space
Actually he tricked you out of a great gaming experience.
arcticridge HAHAHAHA!
This guy said The Witcher 3 was a bad game.....
Goku Black No he didn't.
"Well I've just provided A Way Out of fkn losing 25 pound" hahhahha fkn love you Mac!
Playing through this with my brother so I didn't spend any money on it. We haven't completed the game yet but we're so far enjoying it. Sure it's more an interactive movie but so are tale tail games and they're still good to play, a way out just adds some more interaction. The best puzzles or mini games are ones where you have to communicate with the other player like when they're trying to climb up the wall back to back or in the rowing boat where it takes some team work and timed co-operation to complete it.
I agree that so far the "puzzles" are a little too easy but besides the odd story line where there faces are everywhere but no one recognizes them I'm still finding it enjoyable for some reason. I also like that u can roam about the areas and interact with different things and go even more mini games like the playing piano thing in the old couples house or the game of darts. Sure they're not as polished as dedicated games but it's not a game where things like that need to be polished.
I don’t know about y’all but I had a ton of fun on this game. Yes it’s not really realistic, and yes there are a bit of bugs and inconsistencies, but the game is insanely fun to play with your friend. To me that’s the whole point of a game to have fun, and this game for me at least clearly delivers. One of the most entertaining and hilarious games i’ve ever played, seriously.
Honestly I've been watching a few youtubers/livestreamers play it and it seems a great experience if you have a good friend. I recommend watching summit's playthrough - if you like him you will enjoy the playthrough quite thoroughly. And it had what I consider to be the "best ending", it was very emotional. I'm not a casual gamer by any means, but this game did a fine job I believe, but I don't need to explain it.. just watch summit's playthrough I would say, it's well worth your time. It is a movie, after all. So I don't know if it's a good game to buy and play, but it is definitely a good game for streamers/youtubers that have a play-bud - it makes for an amazing viewing experience I would say. And the "just one person has to buy it" thingy - I've never seen this before. That is such an awesome idea.
CRINGE METERS BROKEN
@@-pressxtostart- yo I was young don't tell me about it. I can't read my past self's messages either
I don't comment much on UA-cam but seeing this review after having completed this game just yesterday with my siblings. I had a blast playing this. And I liked the story as well. I agree this genre might not be for everyone and if I review any of COD / battlefield series I would just say.. well u shoot people just like any other fps. And I would rate that horrible. But then it's just me who doesn't like that genre. So my suggestion, have an open mind reviewing such games keeping every viewer in mind. I like ur other reviews btw, nothing personal. :). Cheers!
Strange question, does anyone know what the music Mack uses for the outro is called?
MrFaulty105 Mack makes his own music
I feel like Uncharted was the keystone in this type of gaming. Granted there was shooty bits in between.
Wait... are we just supposed to let that whole scene at 8:30 happen without throwing bells around the room!?
7:40 "Cardinal Fang! Bring the soft cushions! And then........THE COMFY CHAIR!" ;)
Quick time events ruined games now a days. I don't know who finds it fun
I liked the pros and cons list at the end Mack, helps to show that not all aspects of the game were terrible.
Honestly this is one of the best coop story games I've ever played. Just really well done. Yes it has few flaws but I think they can be overlooked considering how fun this game is to play with a friend. It's surprising how fun it is to interact with the world through various mini games while playing with a friend. The best part about it is I feel like they actually did something new. The way the game is portrayed seems pretty unique. It's a true coop experience you can tell it was built from the ground up with the coop in mind. I honestly didn't see the plot twist at the end coming and it was great. This is defiantly worth $30 bucks I'll be looking forward to Hazelight studios next project for sure. Sometimes I just think Mack has the bar set too high for games. I agree with most of his views on gaming but not every game has to be some super deep experience. I know there is a ton of mediocrity out their in gaming right now but this is far from a bad game. Is it perfect? No but it's one of the best games of 2018 so far. This is no tale tale game you have far more control in this game don't let the gameplay videos deceive you but yes it does hold your hand a lot. Also you have to keep in mind this is a indie developer.
Mysterious Stranger Totally agree! Great co-op game!
Yes I set the bar too high, I expected to have to control my character and sneak around the place using crouch with guards patrolling around like in a PRISON! Not some cover shooter where you stick to the walls like glue with static blind guards doing nothing other than playing fucking cards at a table while you casually walk past. My and my partner actually stopped sneaking around and just started casually walking around as the game made it impossible to be seen.
Then we have the linear tunnelled driving parts that belong in the 1980's early video games, they are atrocious. How about the gun play, 20 headshots please.
Your standards are horribly low, no wonder we get so many shit games if devs get feedback from people like you.
"Had Crispy duck for tea" had me dying
I'd have that on the negative side myself. But yeah, nice touch.
It's 'cinematic' like all gud console gamez. ; )
The thing about these kind of games is that if the gameplay is going to be nearly non-existant, then the story better be damn good and carry it. Concidering these guys last game was 2 brothers you would think they could deliver here.
Guess 2 brothers was more of a fluke then anything.
I'd love to know what Mic setup you use for your videos, your audio is always excellent!
Started following Mack recently, and i think im not gonna follow his advice 100% on this one, i'll wait until its even lower priced. He's saying it's not even worth €15 (wich it is when you split with a friend), maybe it's worth 25% of that. €15 is the price of a cinema ticket. Dirt cheap game already if you ask me. Love your stuff Mack, keep it up.
Well when you are driving down your linear tunnel moving left and right don't blame me.
When you are shooting enemies that have tee shirts on 20 times and they dont die remember my review.
When you try to sneak around the prison and the game automatically crouches you and sticks you to the wall preventing you from moving for a few seconds so you don't get seen, remember this review.
When you are running away from cops and the game keeps taking your control to show you the way don't get angry
When you are given a great sounding puzzle only to find the game shows you EXACTLY how to do it instantly don't get upset.
When the characters of the game are all totally predictable don't complain
When you find yourself in ridiculous farcical scenes don't laugh, just pretend it's emotional.
When you are talking to a nurse who knows 2 fugitives are at large and has a newspaper in front of her with your face on it don't laugh.
When you buy something from a shop that has numerous copies of said newspaper right there in front of the shopkeeper and he also does not recognise you don't cry.
When you constantly play horrible mini games that belong in a 10yr old flash browser like stab the fucking fish, don't get frustrated.
When you are running through a wood down a proper path and find a fallen tree every 10 yards that you have to jump over just so you have some interaction to do don't blame me.
When a tense scene plays out and your total interaction is holding down a mouse button you may want to cry.
I could go on but it's 5 hours of this so I think you get the idea.
All the people defending this trash have very low gaming standards.
€15 for a cinema ticket? I can buy two tickets for 10 bucks and even then, I wouldn't spend my money and time on a movie that no one liked after watching. That's objectively. If I like the franchise, I would go see it nevertheless, just for the story. This game however has a plain old basic story, nothing new.
I guess if you pay 10 bucks max for this game you won't feel damaged, but remember where the money is going to.
Mack - Could you revisit one more time Wreckfest?
I'm sorry that you don't have with this game. I have an idea. It's called being LESS TOXIC. Just because someone doesn't fully agree with you doesn't mean you have to insult them.
Show me where I insult them?
You didn't insult me lol :D
Man I waited all day for this. Thank you Mack for your honest reviews!
Thank you for reviewing that game, Mack!
This is such an over exaggerated review, its like mack stepped on a fucking Lego and he's just pissed for no reason. Literally compared it to ride to hell... Respecting his opinion but wow.
Mack what do you think about the count dank trial. The pug
Disgusted and ashamed of my country.
Worth A Buy if this passes that will set a dangerous tone for the furture
I agree with everything you said.
Finished the game myself and almost ended up falling asleep with the amount of cutscenes.
Never been this happy to get a refund.
Hey Mack is there a video of you playing this we can watch?
Very disappointed tbh. Was looking forward to playing this with me mate. Thanks for saving me 30 quid mack tho.
exactly. I feel like he shit on this game way to harshly. This would be a great game to play with someone who doesn't really play video games all that much. I feel like it would be a great chill game that people can play together.
nah he's right but at the same time it can be a lot of fun
Feelssadman
Naiko Have ye played it? Still tempted to get it & just have a laugh with me friend
Honestly, I feel pretty strongly about this game and about Mac's review of it.. the game is fantastic and you absolutely should get it play it with someone close to you. There are games that challenge the player and there are games that tell a story. This game tells a story, and it's a really good one. The ending is amazing, and to be honest, the story is elevated by the medium they used to tell it, i.e. it's a good videogame. This game will not challenge your gaming abilities. You won't be mechanically tested. However, this game is fun. I watched 3 streamers play it in it's entirety yesterday, all 9/10 or 9.5/10 ratings after the end. Summit1g cried.
Do yourself a favor and get the game and play it with someone you care about, it's an awesome experience.
Vincent couldn't torture for good reason, Leo on the other hand can torture the shit outta him.
Yes but leo did not torture them either, he had a crowbar to his throat then just said shit and walked away but the hilarious bit of bad writing was the fact that Vincent was repeatedly trying to torture the guy when both he and the guy knew he would not, it was farcical. Also Vincent was hardly a saint through all the game, he totally allowed leo to do some very unsavoury things especially to that old couple who could have died from shock.
Worth A Buy leo cooked his balls with the torch
7:40 that guy sitting in the chair is EA saying "I know you gonna buy our games anyways you little stupid brats"
will you do a retro one on stronghold crusader or stronghold 2 ?
"No, I've played Ride to Hell: Retribution" From there I knew exactly where this review was going, that's all I needed to hear.
Don't listen to this guy...If you have another friend to play this with, I 100% recommend it; My friend and I just completed it and has a blast. I believe it was totally worth the $30, and I'm not complaining at all.
Quick time events, the video game! I've always hated those things. Being a barely interactive movie is one thing but forcing you to not even be able to enjoy the movie because you have to push a random button is annoying. At least this game seems to be very generous in the time they give you. I hate those games that give you half a second to push the button and the buttons are hard to read, moving around the screen etc.
I laughed hard when you started talking about the guy who wasent afraid to get tortured XD
First of all, under water, you would break every bone and ligament in your arm before that window would break.
Also it's visually wrong, when my character breaks the first window the water rushes into the car yet a few seconds later the other guy smashes his window and you see the same animation, the water would be already in from my window breaking, another continuity error.
What a load of wank.
Thanks for saving us the money, Mack.
its just glass it would break. there are even special tools to help break the glass, but all it needs is one crack
How good was the crispy duck though ?
But was the crispy duck any good?
It's in the pro column. Do the maths.
So in your opinion, which feature is worse in games- x ray vision or having every pathway marked with a massive yellow stripe so the gamer can see exactly where to go next?
X-ray vision is easily the worst but this game has both, all enemies have red tags above their heads.
Cheers Mack. You're turning me into Keanu Reeves dodging all these bullets!
The torture scene is like the one from the movie dictator?
Isn't this by the same guy who said "fuck the Oscars"? The irony.
lol especially ironic, cause the whole story is a compile of famous movie's scripts (Shawshank Redemption, Scarface, Heat, etc)
Plus, one character is looks like Furio from Sopranos series.
Pretty much knew as soon as I saw this game announced that it was gonna be like this. Thanks Mack for taking the bullet for us
Mac what do you do for a living?
Think most of the buzz about this game comes from the dev himself. He became a bigger character than the game.
I think that was all part of his grand plan. He needed attention on the game, so he put it on himself by acting like an idiot all the time. Can't stand the developer.
Finally a sane review! Sadly, I bought this, thought it was utter shit and immediatley searched for reviews to confirm my disappointment. But all the major reviewers loved it! I was baffled. It's so fucking boring. Probably the most boring game I've ever played. I would rather play ANYTHING else. Even CoD or some dumb shit. Wish I had seen this review.
Mack you gave me a way out of playing this game.
also go wab sea dogs to each his own and city of abandoned ships :P
SuperCrumpets I grew up with the first sea dogs.
Bloody brilliant game series.
That series is gem boss.
I loved every sec of this game..i paid full price and mach....all games are subjective.
@Tony Gilbert
Did you predict the twists in the game?
Glad you liked the animated film. Too expensive for my taste and it's dumb that you have to press buttons to continue watching but oh well...
what is the GREEN MAN GAMING CODE?
So are you saying I could play this game effectively with an Atari 2600 joystick 🕹️?
You can play it with your nose and a keyboard most of the time
Cried so much laughing at this review, new subscriber, I love you!
Wait wait wait your girlfriend played this with you?!!!...... fucking goals my guy 🤯
This game falls in line with the likes of The Wolf Among Us, The Walking Dead, etc...(Telltale Games). Comments like "Dreadful Story, game plays you, boring gameplay, clunky controls..." can also be said for those games. You did not look at the game for what it is meant to be.
All the games you mentioned have atleast a good story but the story of A way out is just so generic and dreadful. Its neither funny or emotional. Its absolutely boring. I loved The tales from borderlands and stranger things. After I played them I was sad that it was over. After I finished this game I was happy it was finally over. That cant be right. Ah and the worlddesign is really bad and just doesnt feel special at all. But everyone has their own opinion and I respect yours. But in my eyes I wasted 15 €.
appreciate the spolier free review mac, I usually wait few days of playing myself before I watch ur wab's and my and my budyd playing it later tonight
Thanks for the honest review from a true gamer. Some people obviously don't appreciate that, but they are the ones playing games on easy and looking up the cheats before they've tried it themselves.... which is okay if that's what your into. But personally I can't have much respect for that. Saved me $$$ and time
Do games even have cheats anymore?.. I thought they just enabled them by default (regenerating health, x-ray vision, invincibility when you snap behind cover etc..)
I agree overall the game isn't all that great. I haven't played it but I've watched streams of it. However, to be fair, having seen this played, the reason that interrogation seems silly in your example is because you picked those items while playing as Vincent. From what I've seen each character is good at interrogating with different things. So it's a puzzle to use the stuff with the right character.
Ex: I saw someone play that scene where they had Leo use the wallet, and all he did was take the guy's car keys out of it and throw them off the building, which the guy laughed at. BUT, when they had Vincent use the wallet, Vincent made a remark about the picture of the guy's kid in it, and basically threatened his family, which made him uneasy.
So I'm assuming if you'd have used the torch and nailgun as Leo, they would have been effective because Leo is more quick tempered and would have used them in more threatening ways.
The realist in my video game life. Thank you for being so grounded! You have saved me hundreds, if not, thousands of wasted dollars. Thank you! Look forward to your Farcry 5 WAB. The x-ray vision is amazing.
Can you please upload the vod here fromt he stream I wana see it all.
Lol,it's on sale right now and you saved me from even bothering.
Mack, this was absolutely perfect 8:00, I genuinely laughed
This game feels like it was written by a 12 year old who just watch Shawshank in Film class.
When will u be streaming it
Well this is a game that seems to rely heavily on the story, like a telltale game, but what usually happens is that if that story isnt great, the whole game sinks cause it doesnt have anything else going for it.
I was just telling my friend how we have to buy this game because it was getting great reviews. We were going to buy it tomorrow. Thanks for the save, Mack ;)
I mean, I think you're being a bit dramatic. I just watched a live stream of it. Yea, the animations don't match up and some parts of the story seems meh. I like the beautiful world, I like the different mini games that you and your partner can play together. I feel like this game is for the casual, or maybe just a chill game to play with a friend, spouse, etc.. Its not the worst, it could be better, but I think that it shouldn't be shit on so harshly.
I think the thing that really pushes Mack over the edge is when you're not even playing the game... for example, when you're not actually steering your character around corridors (the game is doing it for you), and when the motorbike jumps are cutscenes rather than actual gameplay. Where's the satisfaction in running away from guards if all you have to do is hold W and occasionally left click?... I understand the need for 'casual' games, but these sequences are basically movies with a "dead man's switch" to make sure you haven't fallen asleep from boredom.
i am so sick of people that " you are not playing the game". Do you even know what the fuck that means.
YEAH THATS the fcking gameplay, you moron
Tryk Okay, i just invented a game. It's a movie where you have to press the select button on the TV remote every few seconds just so the movie knows you're still watching.
Sounds shit?... yeah well "thats the fking gameplay, you moron".
why does that sound shit? You can select different dialogues.
This man has probably saved 100's of thousands of poor gamers dollars. Thank you Mack!!!
Where's the Far Cry WAB Mac?
Sadly that's where the greatness ends 1:45 in and I already know I'm happy i didn't buy it lol
Worth a spam? The whole game is QTE.....sorry Slow Time Event.
This game is simple . It is interactive movie with bare bones game play and is kind of high price yet it is one way trip that is fun if you do not try to think it for what it could be , how it could be way more divers and engaging and just play it for one day with some friend to the end and forget it . Get some popcorn , chips and play it till the end . Not a bad game yet it's more like a cinematic story and that is all. If it is 10 pounds or less great for casual 6 , 7 hours with friend , brother , neighbour .
Was this game made by Telltale games?
I think I've seen the game play before!
Why the hell are the prison guards wearing business suits? Have the devs ever seen a picture of what prison guards look like? Especially 1960s-1980s era (guessing that's when this takes place)?
A lot of people are praising how EA apparently isn't making any money off it, despite the fact they published it. I don't know it seems pretty fishy. A publisher just doesn't fund a game on a whim without expecting some form of return on their investment.
While it's commendable you only need one copy of the game? I still won't buy it because it's associated with EA.
*Checks if Mack has a review for Far Cry 5 up yet*
I remember when your channel was so small congrats
mack, you're the fucking best. Been a while since i first spotted you, you're litterally "the one", i love you. Big shout out from quebec city
i might be drunk, lol who can tell?
I've been a defender for Telltale's narrative experiences, Quantic Dream's narrative games, Naughty Dog cinematic action games, and a whole lotta modern games thread you by the hand the way older games didnt. I love them, and I stand by them.
A WAY OUT, on the other hand, really isn't a good in any of these areas. Kudos to the developers for their easy access for co-op, and my wife and I had a blast playing this game. But that's because of how laughably bad it is. For every cool scene like taking turns chipping away at the toilets, you have dumbass scenes like the Farnstead level that Mack described.
I'm giving it a 6/10 because of the so-bad-its-good laughs I had. But that's it.