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    Atomic Heart from Mundfish and Focus home is coming out soon. Lets see how good it is. A shooter or immersive sim whichever way you want to slice it Atomic Heart is coming out soon and lets see if it keeps up with titles like Stalker, Metro, Prey, Bioshock, Dishonored, and others or does it blaze its own trail.
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  • @ACGreviews
    @ACGreviews  Před rokem +388

    CRAZY title that had me laughing and wondering what was next at all times.
    Please share it.
    And check out the patreon if you want to join team ACG www.patreon.com/AngryCentaurGaming

    • @bennygerow
      @bennygerow Před rokem +10

      Thanks, man.

    • @zattefles
      @zattefles Před rokem

      You do know you are in fact supporting putin's warmachine? These guys pay taxes and probably are connected to the kremlin. And i do not agree politics should stay out of gaming. But i guess money and views are more important?

    • @abysswalker3357
      @abysswalker3357 Před rokem

      you say some stutters what does that mean because you said dead space remake ran smooth as butter and yet when i played it there where near unplayable amounts of traversal stutter so is this even worse than dead space i have an rtx 4090 and the rest of my pc is also top tier and i get no stutter in other games

    • @TerraWare
      @TerraWare Před rokem

      @@abysswalker3357 There are some 4090 benchmarks if you search for em on YT, It looks to run pretty goodm, I was also watching a bit of a stream on Twitch of someone playing it I didn't notice any stutters.

    • @12OhNine
      @12OhNine Před rokem +3

      I'd love to see you and Skill Up discuss your views on this game. I love both of you as reviewers and this title seems to have impacted you 2 in opposite ways. Would be super interesting to listen to that discussion! Appreciate your reviews and content as always!

  • @roastedficus6227
    @roastedficus6227 Před rokem +1329

    Whether I'll enjoy the game or not, I cant deny that the artstyle and setting is top notch.

    • @BigCowProductions
      @BigCowProductions Před rokem +17

      That's for sure. It is very unique.

    • @FreshTillDeath56
      @FreshTillDeath56 Před rokem +7

      It does look impressive, and I can already tell the quality of the voice actors is definitely on display from those bits at the end.

    • @MasterMayhem78
      @MasterMayhem78 Před rokem +3

      Fantastic environments

    • @neil9815
      @neil9815 Před rokem

      Real communism is actually bleak.

    • @versusforward
      @versusforward Před rokem +2

      My thoughts exactly!

  • @meep0455
    @meep0455 Před rokem +411

    Looks like if the studio keeps the team together, they can pull off a future classic with it's next title

    • @ivanleon6164
      @ivanleon6164 Před rokem +29

      tech team is very good, direction requires much more work to have a cohesive vision.

    • @pedroferrr1412
      @pedroferrr1412 Před rokem +2

      For me is the best game i played in some years. Runs great in my machine, with everything in ultra, without DLSS.

  • @hotfightinghistory9224
    @hotfightinghistory9224 Před rokem +395

    I am VERY pleasantly shocked that this game is actually even remotely good. What this team accomplished with the adversity they faced throughout the process. My hats off to them!

    • @R3TR0J4N
      @R3TR0J4N Před rokem +10

      Since the early eurojanks like gothic, I think 8 were justified and the best there is. Like don't let perfection be the burden of good, as underneath all its shortcomings comes a great game.

    • @mtganalytic9796
      @mtganalytic9796 Před rokem +4

      @@R3TR0J4N 8/10 will be maybe even too good for it, btw, I don’t know 10/10 games, there is none

    • @R3TR0J4N
      @R3TR0J4N Před rokem +1

      @@mtganalytic9796 yea, tbh it has its 7-8* inbetween moments, like occasional broken quest lines and frequent combat that tends to be annoying.

    • @MuchCow9000
      @MuchCow9000 Před rokem +2

      It's okay 6.5

    • @assassin3003
      @assassin3003 Před rokem +10

      Even before this war the west always threw shade at anything Russia or Russians do

  • @kiekeyz
    @kiekeyz Před rokem +53

    LOVE how they switch up the environment and artstyle. I hear reviewers giving it a hard time for "not settling on an art style" lol. Oh boy. Just cant please these guys. They complain about recycled assets and places looking the same, then when a DEV switches things up and gives a ton of variety it's a problem. I always appreciate your reviews ACG. Thanks! They really need an FOV slider patched into PC quick though.

  • @acutelilmint8035
    @acutelilmint8035 Před rokem +87

    Their first game and hearing how they put creativity and freedom of ideas first really shows. I hope more studios let the artist shine and not work off that check list esg modern audience list.

  • @MillywiggZ
    @MillywiggZ Před rokem +285

    I have to eat my words here, I’m happy they pulled through.
    Thought this game would never release and pretty faithful to the trailers they kept releasing for the last ten years.

    • @AlwayzFresh
      @AlwayzFresh Před rokem +10

      see Skill Up, his review is less whimsical and scatterbrained than ACG. ACG talks about how this game being different justifies a buy, he is coping.

    • @GooblyWoobly69
      @GooblyWoobly69 Před rokem +112

      @@AlwayzFresh you're telling me that 2 people have different opinions? wOw

    • @irishpizza2823
      @irishpizza2823 Před rokem +65

      @Alwayz Fresh Skill Up is an unreliable Aussie who has his own specific taste in games. It's very ironic that you claim anyone else is coping.

    • @kw9849
      @kw9849 Před rokem +47

      @@AlwayzFresh Different reviewers having different perspectives is a good thing, you get a more complete picture of whatever they're discussing.

    • @THE-NC2
      @THE-NC2 Před rokem

      @@GooblyWoobly69 wow

  • @-MostHated-
    @-MostHated- Před rokem +145

    ACG is one of my go-to reviewers and didn't disappoint me here. GameSpot gave this a measly 6 and I'm like, it can't be that bad.
    They said they hated the protagonist and the story is very weak. I'm thinking some are giving it poor reviews because of the whole Russia thing. I'm gonna play on Gamepass anyway so it wasn't a BIG deal if it was bad.
    Now I can go in knowing what I learned here. An honest review of the game. Thanks ACG for what you do.

    • @warallied
      @warallied Před rokem +10

      They're not that far off. Itd give it a 7-7.5. The game has many issues, some basic issues considering the caliber they're trying to emulate. But it is doing many things right. The protagonist and the *delivering* of the story being among the issues. Still recommend it tho

    • @TheOneTrueBeard
      @TheOneTrueBeard Před rokem +4

      I feel that the protagonist sucks and story is weak. I played it for 3 hrs and had to delete it from my Xbox. Glad I didn’t pay for it cuz I would be pissed. The only thing it has going for it is the robot designs. That’s it

    • @warallied
      @warallied Před rokem +4

      @@TheOneTrueBeard Thing is: they explain why he sucks at the end. I dont think thats the right direction. I do like the universe its set in tho. Lots of potential.

    • @dmrprogame9594
      @dmrprogame9594 Před rokem +5

      Очень хорошо что есть люди кто понимает что к России сейчас предвзятое отношение ,и есть те кто не ведут себя как стадо ,и делают свои выводы

    • @benjyyx
      @benjyyx Před rokem +1

      @@warallied I mean, the story is mostly copied from Bioshock. Like, literally. They took so many things from that game in a shameless way.
      Nobody says that you shouldn't inspire yourself from other pieces of art or movies or games or something. And nobody says that you should use those sources of inspiration by a small margin. You can do it more if you want. But not too much as then it becomes copying.
      This game barely had any original ideas. Look at streamers that played it. Sooo many pointed out how much of a copy-pasta the game is. So many elements from Bioshock taken away like they didn't even care. And not only Bioshock. Some elements ripped off from Fallout and a few from Prey.
      I assure you that most people that enjoyed the story and didn't see anything wrong didn't play Bioshock before. And you can see that from what people say in the reviews, some stating they don't even know about Bioshock.
      Game is not bad, but putting it higher than 6.5-7 is just an exaggeration and a rating that is not well-deserved. At least it is their first game, so it could get to a 7.5 maybe. But they had lots of Russian blood-stained money, so they at least could've done a bit more to make it better.

  • @fooch888
    @fooch888 Před rokem +80

    I’m 6 hours into this game, and floored by how amazing the game is. Getting over 100fps on my 3080 with 4K DLSS quality, and haven’t had any performance issues. I can’t believe this is a first time developer. Looking forward to what they come up with next.

  • @dillion6030
    @dillion6030 Před rokem +456

    That feeling when ACG recommend a video game! a pure joy.

    • @milit4nt189
      @milit4nt189 Před rokem +2

      recomand

    • @Luhiner
      @Luhiner Před rokem +24

      @@sonicandroxas stay mad, lol

    • @hundkebab2433
      @hundkebab2433 Před rokem

      @@Luhiner babe, it's time for your daily cult indoctrination

    • @Elphirein
      @Elphirein Před rokem

      @@sonicandroxas "Opinions i agree with = an intelligent review! An opinion i disagree with = You lunatics, brainwashed fanatics!"

    • @cosmicsonata7307
      @cosmicsonata7307 Před rokem +11

      @@sonicandroxas To be fair, he deserves the cult following. Thorough reviews on each aspect of a game that a lot of reviewers skip or gloss over, a rating system that just seems to work better than using a scale of 5 or 10, and whimsical metaphors. On top of that, he makes a point of buying each game if he gets a review code adding another layer of trustworthiness. Drink the koolaid

  • @Sidar800
    @Sidar800 Před rokem +670

    The only reviewer I always trust.

    • @bennygerow
      @bennygerow Před rokem +2

      @21Kiloton is the other one as well for me.

    • @yolanda8563
      @yolanda8563 Před rokem +26

      Exactly he's not a game journalist he's a game reviewer and that's why I listen and trust.

    • @vincenttaylor6943
      @vincenttaylor6943 Před rokem

      Same, In ACG we trust

    • @cattiestsage1386
      @cattiestsage1386 Před rokem +1

      The only commenter I trust

    • @hihihi1q23
      @hihihi1q23 Před rokem +3

      @@yolanda8563 He is a journalist.

  • @stayflyxx
    @stayflyxx Před rokem +94

    This is one of those games that makes me want to upgrade my PC before playing because of how amazing it looks.

    • @ShadowmancerLord
      @ShadowmancerLord Před rokem +12

      Actually not needed. I can play it at 1440p Ultra on my 2060 at 50-55 FPS, it's optimized pretty well.

    • @xanderlaskey2753
      @xanderlaskey2753 Před rokem +2

      @@ShadowmancerLord 50-55 is horrible fps especially on a Fps

    • @ShadowmancerLord
      @ShadowmancerLord Před rokem +11

      @@xanderlaskey2753 What in the world are you talking about? 60 FPS is standard, 50-55 is perfectly playable

    • @arturvegis2571
      @arturvegis2571 Před rokem +5

      @@ShadowmancerLord i have a 2080, and i have all settings maxed and i see no lag, pretty surprised

    • @sambo669
      @sambo669 Před rokem +1

      @@xanderlaskey2753 there's hardly a noticeable difference from 55 to 60

  • @KnightofInsomnia
    @KnightofInsomnia Před rokem +202

    Looks like a lot of love went into this game. Loving the art style.

    • @mikadosannoji553
      @mikadosannoji553 Před rokem +11

      a lot of love was put specially on the twins

    • @R3TR0J4N
      @R3TR0J4N Před rokem

      @@mikadosannoji553 oh lemme add mine lol

    • @ShadowmancerLord
      @ShadowmancerLord Před rokem

      Well, a lot of KGB money was at least

    • @mr_darian
      @mr_darian Před rokem

      @@mikadosannoji553 "Refrigerator" Nora does not agree with you. She is a hot thing, there is passion and love in her. That's where the developers have done everything to make you sexually aroused... with just one voice of a voice-over actress. Filigree work.

    • @CameronZimos
      @CameronZimos Před rokem +5

      @@ShadowmancerLord🤓

  • @hundvd_7
    @hundvd_7 Před rokem +187

    This all sounds like wonderfully up my alley. I've been following the game's development from the very first trailer, but never really had the confidence to pre-purchase it, as I couldn't trust the devs' capabilities, and wasn't sure about the exact type of game it's going to be.
    To my surprise, this is exactly what I expected it to be. With the flaws and all.
    I'm definitely buying this ASAP - when I get back from vacation

    • @QTPTUTORIALS
      @QTPTUTORIALS Před rokem +7

      Gamepass

    • @Mr.Grim_USMC
      @Mr.Grim_USMC Před rokem +2

      I dont know why you would pre-order anything anyways. Pre-ordering is a gimmick.

    • @hundvd_7
      @hundvd_7 Před rokem

      @@Mr.Grim_USMC True. I don't even usually buy games at full price, even
      I guess the only reason I though about it was that it's a brand new, promising studio, who might need the encouragement

  • @Tlong
    @Tlong Před rokem +1248

    I’ve always liked your reviews but your Hogwarts Legacy review really won me over after seeing how others handled it. You’re truly becoming one of gamings most trusted reviewers. No exception here, thanks for the great work and honesty!

    • @hihihi1q23
      @hihihi1q23 Před rokem +140

      The Hogwarts Legacy review is kind of what put me off him tbh. I bought it based on his recommendation only to find that after the first hour or so the game basically turns into...generic Ubisoft open world #44.

    • @Galaron1000
      @Galaron1000 Před rokem +18

      @@hihihi1q23 This!

    • @ghostlegit
      @ghostlegit Před rokem

      ​@@hihihi1q23mmm hogwarts legacy is still a good game because of the combat. And world details. I don't think it feels like a ubisoft game. It feels more like a souls game.

    • @Fanto_Sir
      @Fanto_Sir Před rokem +116

      @HorkBork M, I think you were playing a different game 🤷🏽‍♂️ Hogwarts is a strong GOTY contender, in my opinion.

    • @AKIRA39011
      @AKIRA39011 Před rokem +11

      That's why I love this guy. Brutally honest complete fairness the way it should be

  • @visionxx5724
    @visionxx5724 Před rokem +66

    We need to support this game. So much potential for the next installment! This is a great game

  • @kloakovalimonada
    @kloakovalimonada Před rokem +73

    As a huge fan of eastern European aesthetics with the Soviet Bus Stops book on my nightstand, this is absolutely breathtaking. If all else than the world design sucks, I'm still in anyway.

  • @Jigsaw407
    @Jigsaw407 Před rokem +106

    The previews almost looked too good to be true. I'm glad that the game actually exists, despite some flaws. Can't wait to play it!

    • @NYC_Goody
      @NYC_Goody Před rokem +13

      I don't know why so many people in these comments are bringing up the whole "games good despite it having flaws." No game is without it's flaws. So what point are y'all even making?

    • @Kobalt_Rax_the_one
      @Kobalt_Rax_the_one Před rokem

      @@NYC_Goody True , nothing in life is really perfect .

    • @IskenderCaglarM41B441
      @IskenderCaglarM41B441 Před rokem

      @@Kobalt_Rax_the_one What about things after life?

    • @blokin5039
      @blokin5039 Před rokem

      @@IskenderCaglarM41B441 weirdo

    • @Jigsaw407
      @Jigsaw407 Před rokem

      @@NYC_Goody We are coming off the promising Forspoken being a complete disappointment and the whole "Is the The Day Before a real game" drama is going on right now. So yeah, people are sceptical, especially with unknown developers.

  • @PsychMike
    @PsychMike Před rokem +23

    Thank you for going so in-depth as usual with this review. This is my longest-awaited game yet (next to Judas) and I’m so glad to see the devs have done a formidable job here. Keep on keeping on, ACG. Thanks for the review!

  • @Kangaroo_NickYT
    @Kangaroo_NickYT Před rokem +33

    Been playing for almost three hours now and so far I am in love.. the graphics are absolutely astounding, music is exceptional and the gameplay is fun. Enjoying the main character personally and the over-all asthetic is beautiful.
    My only nit-pick really now is some control button placement issues and the fact if I try to walk slowly he will strangely make the action as if it he was running in place.. a strange over sight which will be patched surely soon.

    • @snarp408
      @snarp408 Před rokem

      How do you have access already?!

    • @SadTown99
      @SadTown99 Před rokem

      @@snarp408 An early Dev copy of the game was leaked a few days ago via torrent… Its slightly buggy but works great & is honestly freakin awesome

    • @adamplentl5588
      @adamplentl5588 Před rokem

      @@snarp408 it releases today.

    • @snarp408
      @snarp408 Před rokem

      @@adamplentl5588 yes. He commented 15hrs before releasing saying hes played it 3hrs so ...

    • @gabrielt4305
      @gabrielt4305 Před rokem

      @@snarp408 it's common for physical copies to get leaked

  • @James_V93
    @James_V93 Před rokem +118

    Was super keen to see how this game would turn out given the setbacks the developer had

    • @Ascendedninja6
      @Ascendedninja6 Před rokem +10

      @girayne I know Mick Gordon is donating his fee to the Australian Red Cross relief for Ukraine but idk if the Russian gov is getting any of the money this game makes. I wouldn't doubt it, though.

    • @Ascendedninja6
      @Ascendedninja6 Před rokem +8

      @girayne I'll definitely look more into it because I'm not trying to fund terrorists.

    • @acutelilmint8035
      @acutelilmint8035 Před rokem +40

      @girayne stop being xenophobic

    • @jeffersonsteelflex3135
      @jeffersonsteelflex3135 Před rokem +13

      Hell yeah, Russia #1.

    • @jamesconlin5099
      @jamesconlin5099 Před rokem +1

      @GiRayne Wow your stupid

  • @ottot3221
    @ottot3221 Před rokem +26

    The weirdness of the world is what appealed to me in the trailers, I'm glad the end result doesn't let it down. I put it on my list, thank you for the review.

  • @Glowbox3D
    @Glowbox3D Před rokem +120

    Really looking forward to jumping in this one. As a huge Bioshock and Prey fan, this of course was right up my alley. The environments are absolutely stunning. As a 3d game artist myself, I am going to crawl through this game for inspiration. It's sad to 'hear' that the sound design isn't up to snuff. That is something I would have thought they nailed, based on the quality of the environments around the player. Thank you for an awesome review as always.

    • @bodltd
      @bodltd Před rokem +9

      Big fan of bioshock and prey as well and having gamepass this game just jumped the pipeline list - maybe wait for 1 patch but the world looks incredible!

    • @brucevandermescht6957
      @brucevandermescht6957 Před rokem +1

      Then youre gonna be disappointed, this is not an immersive sim like Bioshock or Prey, its just another shooter

    • @R3TR0J4N
      @R3TR0J4N Před rokem

      Yea It was a title amalgamating from the bioshock title, in an atompunk and Russian brutalism aesthetic of a technologically progressive USSR IE: how they design their impractical abandoned megaprojects

    • @daksans6764
      @daksans6764 Před rokem +10

      @@brucevandermescht6957 BioShock is generic shooter not an immersive sim. Hitman games are more in vein of immersive sim than BioShock.

    • @TheChrisLouis
      @TheChrisLouis Před rokem +4

      If you liked prey you'll love this.

  • @christopherhernandez3937

    I like what you've done when you display the pro's and con's throughout the video. Keep up the great videos man. Been a subscriber for years.

  • @jeffbergstrom
    @jeffbergstrom Před rokem +16

    As a huge fan of the Bioshock series I am glad to see something similar come out. Even though different than Bioshock (as noted in the video) it is nice to see.

  • @TheWholeGrainBread_Real
    @TheWholeGrainBread_Real Před rokem +23

    I'm a recent sub. What brought me here was the detailed reviews. I absolutely love these and look forward to future reviews.

  • @AudioPhile
    @AudioPhile Před rokem +3

    So this released on my bday and don't pre-order as a rule but was tempted with this. About 11pm I saw your review go live and read BUY, watched 5 minutes and bought it. Been absolutely loving it so far, though I'm glad that first complex section wasn't any longer. Love the humour, the art style, and goddam those 2 tall robots at the start with the wreaths on their head are the sexiest robots I've ever seen...
    But I digress. Quite amused how polarising it seems to be on metacritic. I think some reviewers really forget about playing games for fun and take the critical part way too seriously. I'm loving my time with it and mad impressed with the polish for what is essentially a AA studio game.
    To each their own ofcourse, but just stoked to find a reviewer I agree with more often than not, love ya work bud.

  • @banished74
    @banished74 Před rokem +8

    This is one of the best reviews I’ve seen in years. From one jaded gamer to another thanks for the well written unbiased review

  • @blank5237
    @blank5237 Před rokem +54

    crazy how good your review for this is, feels like its more genuine than any review i've seen in ages, Thanks for your insights/takes on this!

  • @Germandemza
    @Germandemza Před rokem +84

    The best, most honest, most unbiased review this game has gotten so far.

  • @1981AdamGs
    @1981AdamGs Před rokem +11

    This is one of the most optimized games I have played on PC in a long time. Ryzen 5900x, 32gb RAM and a 3080. It runs at 165fps (my monitor cap) at 1440p with DLSS on quality and all settings max and rarely drops below that. The only thing I have noticed is enemies will have a very low frame rate sometimes. Otherwise it's been fantasticly smooth.

    • @BGIANAKy
      @BGIANAKy Před rokem

      Beautiful. Polar opposite of hogwarts legacy lmao. Can’t wait to play.

    • @trevorveillette8415
      @trevorveillette8415 Před rokem

      I'm on a 4090, and at max settings with dlss quality at 4k resolution i'm hitting the frame cap of 300.
      Weirdly enough though, when I enable frame gen, my fps actually goes down to 250ish. Must be some kind of bug or something because otherwise I should be up to 600fps 😂. I've got 0 clue why frame gen is hurting my frames

    • @trevorveillette8415
      @trevorveillette8415 Před rokem

      And raw fps no dlss I'm getting about 200-225 fps.
      This is all indoors though btw, which is probably less performance intensive.
      But either way I'm impressed that I can do that at 4k in general. Not even doom eternal was this optimized.
      Then again, doom eternal had ray tracing available. Ray tracing isn't out yet on atomic heart.
      I bet when this game gets ray tracing support it's gonna absolutely tank fps.
      It's kinda weird how the devs said frame gen was for helping fix fps issues with denuvo and the game in general....but there's absolutely 0 performance issues. Like, none. And frame gen is 40 series exclusive so again why would they even bother mentioning it?

    • @GodActio
      @GodActio Před rokem

      @@trevorveillette8415 300 is cpu bound, so turning on cpu hungry frame gent lowers your max frame rate

  • @bezet1313
    @bezet1313 Před rokem +61

    ACG as always provides best,informative and reliable game reviews.

    • @garrick3727
      @garrick3727 Před rokem +3

      Some reviewers have expectations, and their review is essentially how close the game got to their expectations. Others, like ACG, judge the game on its own merits.

  • @chrisvera4274
    @chrisvera4274 Před rokem +117

    In ACG and Gameranx we trust! Detailed and thorough review as always!

  • @vi8721
    @vi8721 Před rokem +71

    I'm glad Atomic Heart seems to give what the trailers promised!

    • @zeppelincraft1443
      @zeppelincraft1443 Před rokem +11

      Im actually surprised its actually released because of skeptics. It looks amazing and I'm amazed its not a "video".

    • @SuperSpooky
      @SuperSpooky Před rokem +4

      Shockingly so. This is the opposite of the “bullshot” era.

  • @NEUROMANCER2077
    @NEUROMANCER2077 Před rokem +9

    In ACG, I trust always ... for almost a decade now. Keep up the awesome work brother, regards from India.

  • @gigipopescu
    @gigipopescu Před rokem +2

    Props for doing an actual review and not getting into the "politics" behind it.

  • @topchopmain
    @topchopmain Před rokem +68

    Thanks for the review, this has been on my wishlist purely based on it obviously being influenced by Bioshcok. Will probably pick it up when I can.

  • @ratedpeej14
    @ratedpeej14 Před rokem +51

    I'm at a point now where I wait for your reviews before anyone else's... Kudos! And props to your writing and delivery. So organized and engaging, always.

  • @42Core
    @42Core Před rokem +25

    I love the art and style being done with this game. I've been watching it for years and now its here.

  • @NicknLex
    @NicknLex Před rokem +4

    Was waiting all week for this review. Now I can still pre order🤘Thanks so much ACG. The best game reviews on the internet.

  • @khalel610
    @khalel610 Před rokem +15

    A game that has a bioshock inspiration sounds really good and enticing to me. Thank you as always for the review.

  • @majormeangames
    @majormeangames Před rokem +6

    Thanks for another thorough review. You should have a course on how to give game reviews 😅. Just realized I was on my game dev account and subbed again lol.

  • @reanimateddeidara9468
    @reanimateddeidara9468 Před rokem +2

    Wether people dont like it or not, im definerely going to play this either way. Dont let reviews choose the way you actually see the game in your own eyes.

  • @hornick18
    @hornick18 Před rokem +4

    You had me at "immersive sim." I just finished Prey for the first time, and I am so ready for another one. Pre-installing now thanks to game pass 🤘

  • @DeadCellM60
    @DeadCellM60 Před rokem +13

    I was so close to pre-ordering this game but wanted to wait for the reviews to start rolling out. I'm glad that yours was one of the first!

    • @guser7137
      @guser7137 Před rokem

      Why? Did you think they would run out of digital stock on release day?

  • @wearwolf1324
    @wearwolf1324 Před rokem +56

    Great review. You're one of the only reviewers I've seen appreciates the title for what makes it authentic. It's not always required that a title be ground breaking or innovative

    • @ileria3
      @ileria3 Před rokem

      A game can be as authentic all it wants and good looking, but that does not make up for the poor mechanics this game has. Go watch Skill ups review and you will see what I mean.

    • @ileria3
      @ileria3 Před rokem +1

      @@kiael4862 I don't, the game is getting ripped because of lack of options. no FOV. Bullet sponge hell enemies. and may other issues. go watch what Skill up had to say. watching him paly and seeing all those things just made me cringe.

  • @stanfeathers5162
    @stanfeathers5162 Před rokem +46

    So refreshing to listen to your reviews on new games, it always feels like we’re hanging out with our best mate, with exciting news to share

  • @garrick3727
    @garrick3727 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for reviewing the game for what it is, and not for how close to Bioshock it is. I felt like you really understood what they were going for, unlike many reviews. You mention Stalker, Metro and Bioshock - recognizing that it's not just a copy of any one thing. I haven't played the game, but your review more closely matches the vibe I was getting. Some reviewers dinged the game for being too long, at 20 hours, and here you are with 40 hours. That shows other people were trying to rush the game just to get the review out. They didn't stop to engage with the game, and it shows in their reviews.

  • @adamalmqvist1789
    @adamalmqvist1789 Před rokem +37

    The atmosphere and look of this game, hits me just home. Looks so good.

  • @jkayrichardson3366
    @jkayrichardson3366 Před rokem +23

    Good to see so many Buys come out this year, forspoken not included. Not a good thing for my wallet during a recession, but its a good sign for the industry

    • @pilotmanpaul
      @pilotmanpaul Před rokem +8

      Can we just forget about Foreskin?

    • @vintageoriginallegit
      @vintageoriginallegit Před rokem

      Get gamepass for 1$ for one month and beat this game and plenty others and you can cancel immediately after you sign up and still get the month. That way it doesn’t automatically charge you next month. I think you can keep creating new accounts and getting the 1$ deal if it’s still a thing.

    • @raidenspawn
      @raidenspawn Před rokem +3

      Bought & loving forspoken

    • @Darkeus1
      @Darkeus1 Před rokem +1

      @@raidenspawn It really isn't as bad a people say. But it is... poorly optimized is an understatement. On PC.

  • @hotfmdublinsno1
    @hotfmdublinsno1 Před rokem +2

    Gotten to the stage where I can't consider a game unless I watch one of your reviews first! Your opinion and views can be trusted unlike so many of the main gaming media outlets. Never stop doing your thing man! You're an essential part of the gaming community :-)

  • @ZDonnyy
    @ZDonnyy Před rokem +8

    Strange to think that it's finally coming out, remember seeing early teasers yeaaars ago.

  • @ari-a-5195
    @ari-a-5195 Před rokem +6

    Definitely checking this one out. After picking up and devouring every inch and corner of Prey I've been craving another similar experience.
    Great review as always.

  • @boraeananaren
    @boraeananaren Před rokem

    What cpu do you test on PC? Some high core count AMD multi chiplets can cause issues with framerate.

  • @samaBR_85
    @samaBR_85 Před rokem +5

    just finished the game. IT'S AWESOME! combat and puzzle mechanics are top notch. KEEP UP MUNDFISH!

  • @mcdog1998
    @mcdog1998 Před rokem +38

    Best reviewer, I appreciate how indepth amd honest your reviews are. Games are just so expensive, and its nice to know I have a reliable reviewer who hasn't steered me wrong.

  • @bluciuswastaken
    @bluciuswastaken Před rokem +60

    I've been waiting for this game for almost 3 years or so, Great to see it's finally releasing! :D

    • @kayDawgTV
      @kayDawgTV Před rokem +1

      Big Prey-fan too?

    • @gutsbrsk
      @gutsbrsk Před rokem +2

      @@kayDawgTV immersive sims are such an under rated genre

    • @goldenindustries
      @goldenindustries Před rokem +3

      I started learning Russian for this game so I feel ya on the excitement

    • @daksans6764
      @daksans6764 Před rokem

      @@gutsbrsk I think studios like Arkane, Eidos Montreal and Nightdive studios can bring immersive sim genre back to glory.

    • @trinigooner8865
      @trinigooner8865 Před rokem

      ​@@goldenindustries you.....what?? That's some next level commitment right there bro lol

  • @branpod
    @branpod Před rokem +4

    Been looking forward to this for 5 years. Glad to hear it’s not a flop!

  • @sportscardlad9726
    @sportscardlad9726 Před rokem +5

    Good for you for not pandering to support the latest agenda. Solid unbiased review as always, looking forward to giving this a go.

  • @turntablesavage6490
    @turntablesavage6490 Před rokem +26

    This guy has the best most comprehensive reviews out there!

    • @domiy13
      @domiy13 Před rokem +4

      Comprehensive can also mean convoluted or drawn out. ACG reviews are OK but I find they're usually too bogged with micro details and unnecessary observations rather than focusing purely on the quality and enjoyment of the game.

  • @Lynnfordthegreat
    @Lynnfordthegreat Před rokem +13

    Can’t wait to play. Nice review as always

  • @RomboDawg
    @RomboDawg Před rokem

    I think this is the first video of your ive watched and i must say, this is one of the most in depth, descriptive, detailed, and intelectual reviews ive ever seen for a game. Im very impressed. liked and subbed

  • @onsholo
    @onsholo Před rokem +1

    Surprised to see Boiling Point being mentioned, I was starting to think that I was the only one in the world that had played that game. I loved the first one so I am glad to hear that there are similarities between this and BP

  • @MariusMerchiers
    @MariusMerchiers Před rokem +20

    This game has been intriguing me for 4 years, the style is just gorgeous! I'm glad it turned out to be a good game :)

  • @jopaslona1
    @jopaslona1 Před rokem +3

    There is more bots in comments, than I faced throughout the entire game🤯 and yet I have to admit the quality of the bots is really good, you got me

  • @word2RG
    @word2RG Před rokem +1

    its always a relief to have your reviews available. your language skills and cadence put to use w such overall thoughtfulness.. the best.

  • @tomanicodin
    @tomanicodin Před rokem +2

    It's a Yes for me when you said "wow, they said that"

  • @TheDesiGaijin
    @TheDesiGaijin Před rokem +7

    I’m so glad this lived up to the hype! Been looking forward to this for ages

  • @davidunderwood9728
    @davidunderwood9728 Před rokem +2

    I very rarely buy anything full price or directly at release. I figure I'll wait for a sale and a few months of patches but do want to throw myself into this world eventually. Its weird listening to reviewers complain about how stale games have gotten but critize this game as well. I would rather support a dev team that is bring something new even if it's not perfect.

  • @WebertHest
    @WebertHest Před rokem +1

    How much is the soundtrack inspired by Eduard Artemiev (Solaris, Stalker, Siberiade, Burnt by the Sun)? His ethera-but-discordant soundscapes would make excellent exploration music?

  • @captaintaurusva1999
    @captaintaurusva1999 Před rokem +1

    I think I''ll wait for a sale on this one. I enjoy Focus games I have both Plague Tale games, still playing the first one but I do like it and am excited as I've heard great things about the second one. But something about this game told me to save a little money and give it sometime to get a patch or two and then give it a shot. However your input is what lead me to this choice as you've helped me find such great games over the years and avoid the ones that would just leave me with a sour taste, you've also helped learn to look at a game and even when I listen to you go over it, to think over my own points and views. Keep up the good work and hope everyone who gets the game right away has fun!.

  • @Unnecessary-Depth
    @Unnecessary-Depth Před rokem +7

    Great review ACG. I like the comparison with BioShock

  • @ninjatdog8253
    @ninjatdog8253 Před rokem +4

    For a while I haven't been too sure about this game but the closer its been to release the better it looks since it seems just so different. I'm glad to see that it's a buy!

  • @SevenDaysToNoon
    @SevenDaysToNoon Před rokem +10

    SkillUp is not recommending this. I’ve found that is often a barometer to me that I will love it. You sir tend to be very in tune with what I like. So when SkillUp says no and you say yes. Well that’s just perfection for me. So you can count me in! 👍👍👍

    • @Curt_Randall
      @Curt_Randall Před rokem

      Yeah Skillup has been in left field alot with recent game reviews.

    • @AG-ur1lj
      @AG-ur1lj Před 10 měsíci

      @@Curt_Randallidk what you are talking about, he is exactly the same as he as always been. Destiny, warframe, WoW….
      You have to understand, SkillUp grew up on an island with the worst internet on the planet. He authentically loves games. He’s just one of the kids that was ‘good’ at Halo 2 because he could beat it on legendary, solo. But he would still be worthless on your team in matchmaking. Anyway, point is that affects how he experiences a lot of these games.
      That’s clearly why he never reviewed Sekiro _or_ Bloodborne. Ralph has obviously never beaten them.

  • @tylerjhouchin
    @tylerjhouchin Před rokem

    What were your audio levels you mentioned?

  • @blackflame4506
    @blackflame4506 Před rokem +3

    Been waiting for some honest feedback on this game and thanks to you Karak giving us the NO BS style in your reviews.

  • @3adir_
    @3adir_ Před rokem +10

    Biggest question though, is the 6 hour cutscene in the game?😏

  • @traven2277
    @traven2277 Před rokem

    Great review as always! I hope the devs add subtitle size options though, as currently they are far too small. Especially the floating subtitles over NPC's heads. Makes playing with Russian VA and English subtitles pretty much impossible.

  • @oglds91
    @oglds91 Před rokem +2

    In ACG we trust. Thank you for giving us a level headed review. I don’t know what other reviewers were thinking.

  • @11679MRT
    @11679MRT Před rokem +7

    It's fascinating how two reviewers I follow have drastically different opinions on this game. Although it doesn't make it easy for me to make up my mind on wether I should buy the game now or not.

    • @max16
      @max16 Před rokem +3

      the one that put it down obviasly has russian bias.

    • @gregbredenko2290
      @gregbredenko2290 Před rokem

      @@max16 how's that? This game was made in coordination with the Russian govt. Its even in the EULA that by playing it you're forfeiting your personal information to the kremlin

    • @max16
      @max16 Před rokem

      @@gregbredenko2290 so you have downloaded, played and fully read the EULA personally? not just read that little bit of "fact" on the internet?

    • @gregbredenko2290
      @gregbredenko2290 Před rokem

      @@max16 they deleted the page. So I guess you can now say that you're correct, and in true soviet fashion, they've successfully rewritten history. How poetic

    • @max16
      @max16 Před rokem

      @@gregbredenko2290 orrrr... it was fake to begin with. use your brain. dont you think people would of read the user agreement.. and if it even remotely had anything in there the gaming industry would be up in arms. not just some random website you stumbled across. use logic. this is the problem with people like you. you cant read some random thing on the internet and not expect to be called out on it. then you attack the other person when proven wrong instead of admitting fault. i have rewritten history? i dont even know what the hell you are talking about really. people like you are more sheep then the people you call sheep.

  • @sirstormy2899
    @sirstormy2899 Před rokem +8

    Said it to you in 2016, I’ll say it again… your work is always excellent. THE go to reviewer for any new release. Deserve to hit 1M asap!

  • @strongarthanyew8650
    @strongarthanyew8650 Před rokem +2

    Always wait to hear your opinions, good or bad, before making a purchase. Thanks for being a staple within the videogame community!

  • @erlandbjork976
    @erlandbjork976 Před rokem +1

    I'm having a blast with this game. The open sections with a bunch of cameras calling down endless streams of enemies weren't quite as good as the claustrophobic laboratories of the start but still really enjoying it!

  • @tbxvividos
    @tbxvividos Před rokem +7

    I wasn't following the coverage for this game at all, so when I pulled up your video and you started talking about immersive sims and Prey I got SO EXCITED
    And then you put the disclaimer on the screen saying this is "not an immersive sim" and you have no idea how much my heart broke.
    Prey was so incredible and it's such a shame so many people skipped it. Every day since playing that game I've been waiting for another immersive sim on that level to come out.

  • @simonschneider2551
    @simonschneider2551 Před rokem +3

    Despite all the flaws that people are mentioning, I don't care is actually a fresh idea with awesome art! I´ll definitely buy it!

  • @aaronmiller6726
    @aaronmiller6726 Před rokem +1

    I might have to check this one out! I’m moving rn but after everything gets settled I’d love to run this game up thanks for the review ACG👍🏽

  • @harrissongeorgiou2955
    @harrissongeorgiou2955 Před rokem +2

    house sitting for my brother this week and he has an xbox so i started it today as its on game pass... i've had an absolute blast. i've heard a ton of complaints about the dialogue and was expecting the absolute worst but it isnt remotely as bad/annoying as people made it out to be. This is the start to a very bright future for the developers

  • @thai1226
    @thai1226 Před rokem +4

    I can always count on you for an excellent review. Just ordered this game based on your review.

  • @CGustin
    @CGustin Před rokem +8

    I love Bioshock series and I always wanted to play something like it again but be different as well! Glad to see this game will fillfull that!

    • @LouSassol69er
      @LouSassol69er Před rokem +1

      A new Bioshock game is in the works. Also Ghost games (ex Bioshock devs and Ken Levine) are making a game called Judas, basically a Bioshock-like game.

    • @davidludwig7501
      @davidludwig7501 Před rokem

      @@LouSassol69er Judas gonna be dope!

  • @warallied
    @warallied Před rokem

    enemies towards the end had such a Portal inspiration/vibe, it couldnt be an accident considering the setting.

  • @ericmoreau4568
    @ericmoreau4568 Před rokem

    The level of detail is amazing. Notice at 11:35, the protag's smoking one of those raunchy, one puff Russian cigarettes, where the actual tobacco part is the length of a standard smoke, and vice-versa. Aside from that, I was initially on the fence about renewing my Game Pass or not in order to play it, but might still once my present full-time commitment to Hogwarts wanes. Thanks though, your review reconfirmed I'll definitely check it out at one point.

  • @versusforward
    @versusforward Před rokem +3

    I don't think this game is for me, but as always your review was thorough enough to make an informed decision about it. Might grab it on sale later down the line when I'm less inundated with other titles and cull down my backlog. Thanks!

  • @seanforbes3937
    @seanforbes3937 Před rokem +3

    I'm enjoying this game and am more compelled by it than any new IP in years. Why some want to take points away for a lack of polish or a cheesy line I'm more than happy to awards many more for the world, story, tone, everything it's just amazing, I love it

  • @madscientist2621
    @madscientist2621 Před rokem +1

    You had me at "it's a mix of Bioshock and STALKER"

  • @lordfoog9506
    @lordfoog9506 Před rokem

    1:11 Even ACG gasped when he saw the twins, lol.

  • @ivanguliashki
    @ivanguliashki Před rokem +3

    Been really looking forward to this one and am glad to see it was worth the wait. I also still get surprised by how much it's evolved from the initial concept shown 5 or so years ago. Definitely gonna get it.

    • @IskenderCaglarM41B441
      @IskenderCaglarM41B441 Před rokem

      Hey hello. Suddenly I felt excitement from finding english comment even though I am seeing and replying them for years. Now I am gonna act like this is the first time I reply to some stranger in the internet for some reason.

    • @ivanguliashki
      @ivanguliashki Před rokem

      @@IskenderCaglarM41B441 That's just probably my naturally exuding charm, I can totally understand :D

  • @MrGoofygoober84
    @MrGoofygoober84 Před rokem +28

    So so happy to hear this game is essentially everything we've been told it would be, style is right up my alley and I can't wait to jump in in the next week or so (finishing up another game first). Also thank you for these informative, no-bullshit, detail-riddled reviews. Peace!

  • @Reikuma-X
    @Reikuma-X Před rokem +1

    After hearing reviews weren’t allowed until launch day I got a bit skeptical. Literally waited for your review so I didn’t waste $70 on a pre-order so thanks for the great review as always

  • @johnnybr85
    @johnnybr85 Před rokem

    One of the best reviewers out there... Your text-scripts are always amazing

  • @OBSDCC7
    @OBSDCC7 Před rokem +3

    Both this and Hogwarts are super impressive to me, even if they aren’t technically the best games ever made. Both “first time” developers with beautiful, well realized worlds and excellent gameplay