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That's fair, there is on some weapons. Katanas, staffs and full auto guns all have hold to attack. But yeah, melee and semi auto are all click to attack

You can use auto lickers there's no shame also most things you don't spam you dodge hit dodge hit

I demand visitation rights as I too love the Dungreed

Agree to disagree haha

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Hope you have fun if you end up playing it! 😁

Enjoy! Let me know how you get on! 😁

Thank you so much @JasonSkye! Enjoy! You'd think after hours of scripting and editing I'd be tired of Dungreed for a bit but nope, when you posted that comment, I was playing more haha

@@Pocket-Monster-Zep Haha that's a bloody good sign! 😁

It's also just "a dungeon crawling rogue like with pixel graphics indie game" in a time where three of those come out every week. It's simply an oversaturated market where you just don't get much of any traction, unless you have at least one uniquely creative factor or go unexpectedly viral on the back of a content creator's persona (aka what they're doing WITH the game or WHILE playing it, rather then the game ITSELF) more then then because of the game's merits. First time i'm seeing a video from this person (probably because i just watched the most recent few wickedwiz ones) just because autoplay and this is not how you break into the "video essay rant about video games" space as a small creator because it's too contrived and about a niche title in a PACKED market.

I don't think I'm being disingenuous. I'm just coming from my perspective, maybe you were on Dungreed from day one and so to you, my feelings are a bit silly. I came to the Dungreed party late and was like "why didn't anyone tell me about this sooner?". Even as an active member of the roguelike community, this didn't land on my radar for a long time and I took a look around the CZcams landscape and didn't see it getting the love I felt it deserved so was inspired to make this. Is that so bad?

I did highlight a couple of mechanics that I especially appreciated. I'm not interested in games that "go viral", I'm far more interested in what makes them tick. And I'm not here to rant. Honestly my aim is to generally talk about videogames positively as that's just who I am. And if elements of a videogame spark my interest, I'll talk about it. I get that elements of Dungreed are relatively generic but I think it has some really interesting gameplay variety and mechanics as well.

​@@Pocket-Monster-Zep Is that so bad? Your statement here does not align with what is being said in the video/ what the premise is. Let's make it clear to you again, you literally said, Dungreed is "generally unloved", underappreciated and overlooked. These are pretty strong statements you can't back up if being pressed. Dungreed is an niche indie game and for that it did pretty well - look at the numbers. And it's disingenuous, because YOU overlooking the game does not make the game "generally unloved" nor underappreciated. Instead of acknowledging your failure you shift the blame to everyone else, to the consumer/community. Don't get me wrong, I don't think your are doing this intentionally or with malice, but this is how it might come across if you can't back up those claims in your intro. Anyway. You literally could take your statement here, put it as your intro and you would have a way better premise. You overlooked it, and you want to give the game more exposure, because it's a good game/ you like it very much.

I do think it is underappreciated and overlooked. Unloved is maybe a step further than necessary and did think that while editing. But the rest of the video stands.

Hell yeah. I tend to avoid Hera as I play Zeus boons as she's determine to be like "sacrifice all your Zeus Boons to me". No, I shall not, Hera!

You have 70k subscribers and asking me how the algorithm works? What the heck? Your video and mine have like 400 view difference. It's not like mine is some huge success. I would recommend just focusing on honing your craft rather than worrying about what others are doing (which is what I do).

@@Pocket-Monster-Zep No i got recommended, honestly you deserve more subs than me. Your content quality is amazing.

The build from this video will be quickly outpaced by updates. It is the curse of trying to critically review any game these days as it's really a snapshot of when you get your hands on it and won't be entirely reflective of where the game may end up. I'm glad the devs are addressing the game's issues and hope that it grows into something truly fun. as I said in the video, I'll revisit it after a good number of updates and see how it shakes out but I do feel the medallion system needs the most work to improve the fun factor. Thanks, I have been trying to figure out how two devs can both say "from the creators of dead cells" and did look into it but didn't find that distinction. So really Evil Empire should maybe reconsider their branding around their Dead Cells accolade 😅 Thank you, I think due to how review videos age so poorly in the early access area, I am looking for new ways to deploy my analysis 😁

It is a bit odd isn't it? They had time to play with in the franchise but decided to release Rogue Prince I think (honestly) before it was ready. And now sands of time remake is in 2 years? Could hung back a little with this one

Thanks for your thoughts MegaJackolope, not too far away from my own. There is a fair amount that needs looked at and worked on before this game is worth the asking price. As you say, within the Roguelike space, 20 bucks gets you a long way. That's like 4 full price Death Must Dies. I think the lack of impact from upgrades and augments is the biggest issue that leaves runs feeling a little hollow. I'm actually working on a video atm looking at some demos from the Steam Next Fest and have a game in there which nails the concept that they were going for with augments enhancing other augments. Keep an eye out for that this week. Hopefully I revisit Rogue Prince down the line and find it in a better place than where I've left it :D

Had someone else saying that 😂 full review here czcams.com/video/Bh52gLgazyE/video.htmlsi=CdbuTgL0UAZoUls2

Thank you 😁

Yeah but this game is A WHOLE NEW WOOOOORLD. Sorry, had to.

Please show your working out for the rest of the class.

I forgot to mention, it was GREAT seeing you using the scythe because so far that's my favorite weapon too!

You're most welcome. Thank YOU for watching and for breaking down your experience 😁 I love the scythe, especially with Aphrodite boon. Hits like a truck. It got me my first win in both directions (and the surface one was at Fear 4 haha, not the optimal way to go about it). It really is an awesome experience 😁

Awesome, glad you're liking it

Then you're gonna miss a lot of legitimately good games! 😂

@@Pocket-Monster-Zep hmm idk, I play most games, or at least I used to. I do need to try Hades, I downloaded it when it was on Gamepass, but the fanbase, ie content creators are cancer to me so I avoid anything I'm told to like. I also don't like most roguelikes, so that's the main reason I've avoided it.

@@hihosilver1234 Then don't watch them? I don't get it sorry, the games I like aren't based on who else likes what. I'm not a contrarian who only likes things other people don't. I give stuff a shot based off of my past experience and what I see that appeals to me. But you shouldn't call people a cancer either way. That's not really appropriate. Show people respect. You can disagree with people and that's fine. You don't need to make that your identity.

Transistor was terrible? please go back to your padded cell.

Thank you. I can't bring myself, at this point, to proclaim victory for Hades 2. It is an amazing game. Maybe once it hits V1, I can follow that line of inquiry. But I totally get it. For me it's tough haha. But thanks again. I'm looking forward to my next video, Hades 2 and Rogue Prince really helped me develop a better flow. In the latter I changed my process half way through so excited to see how that feels for a whole video @crydeplosion7098

I get that a lot 😅 better than folk saying "wow you have way more followers than I expected" haha

Great video btw!

Makes sense considering it was made by the same people that made Dead Cells, that being Evil Empire.

I wouldn't have known if I hadn't watched the Triple I initiative live stream. It's an indie showcase and it had this along with games like Slay the Spire 2 and Wizard of Legend 2 announce. And thanks! 😁

It tough. Once you're in that biome and you can feel your hits just aren't going to cut it against Chronos, it can feel disheartening haha. I would definitely recommend the Scythe, I get pretty consistent results using it and it was my first win on both runs.

I think weapons aren't as balanced in Hades 2 as in Hades 1, atleast not at this point. Part of this that the weapons and aspects can have far more mechanical complexity which is harder to get value out of than something like the aspect of Thanatos on the scythe. The reduction in boons does add to this. You can increase the boon options with tarot cards (though while still at mercy to some RNG). I'd expect some tweaks and adjustments in coming months. There's a spot for a whole new weapon, a new aspect per weapon and I wouldn't be surprised if they add more gods and they made adjustments to resources Vs boon rooms. I think players have a valid complaint but the difference to bear in mind is that we're looking at EA + 1 Vs EA + 365 days + updates. Comes down to if you have faith is SG as a dev to get all the wrinkles ironed out and I think this process is in solid hands. Geesh, I hope you wanted a ramble with your chicken noodles 😂

Thank you! 😁

Thank you. To be fair to them, their comments made me realise the video wasn't really serving it's purpose, originally it was how to get the scythe followed by a run with it and my explanation at the start was bad and incorrect so I chopped off the start and left it as just a run with the scythe and made a new video on how to get it. Thank you for the kind words, if you wanna see how I do with a script, most of my other videos are scripted 😁 this was just a off the cuff one as I went "oh I wanted to know how to get the scythe, bet other folks are wondering" and put something together

Borderlands maybe

Good choice!

I imagine it will after early access, as with what happened with Hades 1 😁 and you'll have the full game from day one

@@Pocket-Monster-Zep oh yay 😁

Hi Leo, do you have the enchantment now. Two suggestions - Bronze, as far as I can tell, spawns before the Cyclops fight (and in his boss room too). Check rooms thoroughly in the city and don't miss side rooms as it can spawn in there too (once you break the pillar, doors sometimes open to other rooms). Check these locations carefully and then get to the Cyclops fight, mine that room and die and repeat. You might just be getting unlucky. Do the above enough and you'll outdo any bad luck. Remember to bring a pickaxe! Good luck

Too harsh 😂😂😂

The patch is an improvement. Pretty much the first thing they addressed which felt validating haha

Thank you. In the original script, and in my initial recording, I had "that's where the word comes from" but the line was a bit clunky and my delivery off that I just cut it haha

Wholeheartedly agree. I'm excited to see what's still waiting in the wings (other than the obvious). This doesn't have as far to go as Hades 1 did on early access release

@@Pocket-Monster-Zep i know that's one thing i'm really excited about is we probably only have about a year give or take. i can only imagine what bosses they're hiding with chronos already being in here. he's an s tier boss in general if you ask me so i cannot wait for the final surface boss

The Rhea Ripley of Hades 2 😍

@@Pocket-Monster-Zep with a voice that makes me go 🐶

Am I wrong? 😍😍😍

I'm much happier since the patch. Well needed and feels less punishing on resources. Hades 1 had big updates monthly with whole gods getting added at a time. I'm excited for weapon aspects, the one remaining area and the 5th weapon. should be good :D

Gotta respect it, after reading @rain38767 's summary, I have a better appreciation for what they were going for. Makes sense for the big rooms and ties into game design too, so yeah, gotta respect the artistic choice

Ooooo I haven't used her sprint boon. So often she's like "sacrifice all your Zeus boons" and I don't wanna XD. I'll have to give it a go!

hera's magick restoration boon is my favorite of her's. that boon is so busted. it is so broken that if you have say 12 magick and go for a 20 magick attack, it won't even takr the 8 remaining magick off of your new restored magick bar try born gain if you haven't. it is disgostang

So kind of like Purgatory. Makes sense! Maybe I was too harsh haha thank you :D

I think it's better since the update and you can pick up other items on a run.

I've got 20 acres, and I hear you have 43 👀

lowkey nice to see dungreed in the intro ngl

Thank you Citizen. The Intro is 100% accurate. Dungreed has been solidly in my rotation. It's so good. Saw it on another CZcamsrs video (can't remember who) and was like "wait a minute, what is THAT".

@@Pocket-Monster-Zep solid game tbh

That's a nice change. I did notice yesterday that I was picking up things I thought I didn't have the tool for but convinced myself I was misremembering haha. Well that's my main peeve gone, can't complain about much now 😁

How did I forget the Athena dash? So often you'd take her keepsake first thing and use half your rerolls to guarantee the dash for a good run haha. Good pick

Ooft sorry to hear that pal. If it's a visual issue maybe update your drivers etc. at low it's not too demanding so you should be able to run it most likely (unless you're trying to play it on a Commodore 64)

@@Pocket-Monster-Zep what’s Commodore 64?

Shhhh it's ok @ian-hz8fl, the Commodore 64 isn't real, it can't hurt you

​@@Ian-hz8flsend them a bug report! nearly all of the changes in the last patch were from players sending in recommendations and such so they *are* listening. out of like 85 hours on my steam deck i have experienced one crash and it was totally random. my game was still saved too so i didn't even lose a run definitely too good of a game to miss out on. might i ask what you are playing on?

Merciful end, what a classic. What's the donk build? 😅😂

"what do you mean that you win? Didn't you see my JOKER CARDS?!?!"

Honestly, I wouldn't wait. From what I can tell at about 40 hours in is that we're missing one area/potentially one boss fight and the hidden weapon aspects. The version out atm is 0.9 something. The early game will remain, I reckon, mostly the same at release. But I understand the choice too, I considered it and I just couldn't haha

Thank you 😁