Finally got around to picking up the game myself. Its a hell of an exprience I wish Id see more of but considering it only has 2 of 5 episodes out and hasnt been updated in nearly 4 years. I can only hope someone pulls an indie blessing and brings this gem back from the depth of obscurity it fell into.
@@friktogurg9242 It really does. But sometimes things like this happen. Plenty of indie games that had a lot of heart put into them but never had a proper followup. Doesn't mean we cant appreciate what there is.
This kills me that it was cancelled half way through. I won’t get over this. Shitty games get sequel after sequel, and this diamond in the rough, gets canned half way through?! That’s the danger of episodic games, I guess...
I've been eyeing this game for a while, but never bought it due to only having the first 2 episodes released. I fucking hate the episodic model, just release the whole goddamn game in one package.
When he is on he is really funny but when he did a video apologizing for off color jokes he made in his FF8 review (among others) he lost a little something.
Wouldn't it be fair to say that the Spoony Experiment is more or less over? I know he still makes videos and streams occasionally, but with the current pace of release it feels more like him being a critic is relegated to being a hobby.
I worked at a game dev studio. I made and they still make HO games. The thing is we killed it, with our games for grannies and now was the time for us to make a stand alone game as a studio. A noir detective HOG, no limits, all teams make a episode for the game. 3 months of failure, backtracking and unpaid overtime crowned with a mediocre granny HoG that is a little grimy. DAmn those feedbacks, and the impotence of our chiefs.
"So light up a Camel, knock back some bourbon, and bone down with some blues and bullets." I'm two thirds of the way the way there already, but no problem, Mr. Fist. I'll happily bone down with some Blues and Bullets. Consider it purchased. God FUCKING speed!
I'm a little late to the party on this one. But if it's still available I want to check it out. Huge fan of noir. Are you still going to do any more movie synopsis and classic noir movies?
GrantH Definitely. Probably one of his best too, but never gets any love. Pretty much never plays a single song from that album at any concert these day despite being perfection^2.
From what I've heard, he plays Freedom once in a blue moon, but that's about it. A lot of his more underrated albums go unrepresented in the setlist sadly.
As time speedz up you just get faster w finesse love this love the mythos, hey raze hear ya had a dust storm in phoenix hope all is well,with the people there.wondered whether you saw the holographic dio at the wicken festival kind freakishly cool.Also you must have had a good English teacher.You rock,god fucking SPEED.
Clive Barkers Jericho is a great game not even close to what people say it is they are all fools. Its a fun game with a character that suits everyone's style of playing a fps, the powers are fun to use, yes the game is linear, but linearity doesnt mean a game is bad, its more fun and engaging than most fpses out there.
"BLUES provided by Modern Gamers." "BULLETS provided by ERIC HOLDER" If they combined IQ and Wit into one empirically measured score, I'm confident that we will have made Razor the Emperor of Earth by next Thursday.
Was wondering when you would get to this since you have a love for the noir, still I have played both 2 episodes so far and I have no idea if this will continue or not
Great review, Razor. I've been mulling over whether I should purchase this game. Much like your Motorhead overview, you've sold me. Only one nitpick - I do not consider L.A Confidential to be noir. Happy to discuss. Otherwise, LOVED this video. Thanks, Razor.
Razör, have you ever heard of the Swedish metal bans called Sportlov? I'ts a parody of black/death metal, but you would unfortunately have to translate the lyrics, however it would be worth it because of how clever and funny they are written. Only a 6 track EP and one studio album, and a brand new reuion EP though so i highly recommend it a listen
Razor... how could you review this game in august and not even mention the tiny fact that the devs abandoned the game after episode 2 (out of 5) even though they have been selling a "complete season" version. They closed the website and apparently closed shop. The episodes end on cliff hangers and the game will not be finished. That feels kinda relevant.
***** Yeah but a tweet in september saying "it's all good" aside the last official update message on steam was may 11. Where they promised news of epi 3 within weeks. I dunno if that makes the rumor of their demise exactly a lie. Also... it's not 5 bucks for a game it's 5 bucks for the first episode of a game that isn't finished and by the looks of it might not be, ever.
Can't say that I'd like this game. The issue with the investigation mechanics I personally find game breaking. I'll wait for the rest of the games episodes to be released and I'll at least give it a chance. Till then, I now for some reason have a huge nostalgia woody to play games like "Darkseed" and "Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis" and other point and clicks again. Regardless of my opinion on the game in question though. Keep the good work. The video was entertaining as always.
I was just watching your interview with Graham Bonnet when this popped up. Whatever happened to that Metal Mythos project you were working on with him?
I know that black and white aesthetics are the calling card of the film noir genre, but is there a specific name for only including a specific color like red into the mix? Or is that just another typical artistic feature of the same genre.
Basically every review comes down to a format akin to this, ideally discussing the game's ups and downs in approximately equal measure unless it's an absolute shitshow.
Can't wait. Star Citizen should prove to be extremely entertaining. ...provided you don't actually pay any money for it and watch the shitshow from the sidelines.
Finally got around to picking up the game myself. Its a hell of an exprience I wish Id see more of but considering it only has 2 of 5 episodes out and hasnt been updated in nearly 4 years. I can only hope someone pulls an indie blessing and brings this gem back from the depth of obscurity it fell into.
That sucks.
@@friktogurg9242 It really does. But sometimes things like this happen. Plenty of indie games that had a lot of heart put into them but never had a proper followup. Doesn't mean we cant appreciate what there is.
Nice to see at least some developers took the time to learn from the things Alpha Protocol did right.
Never heard of this game man, looks really interesting.
Too bad the rest aren’t ever seeing the light of day :(
#BlueBulletsMatter
#AllBulletsMatter
No Bullets Matter.
#bringbackwashingtonbullets
only bullets that find their targets matter
this comment made my day lol
This kills me that it was cancelled half way through. I won’t get over this. Shitty games get sequel after sequel, and this diamond in the rough, gets canned half way through?! That’s the danger of episodic games, I guess...
I've been eyeing this game for a while, but never bought it due to only having the first 2 episodes released. I fucking hate the episodic model, just release the whole goddamn game in one package.
Considering the budget and time that'd take, I don't think it'd be possible to finish it.
"pinnacle of the 80s and 90s"
That's a long time in terms of gaming history, more like a plateau than a pinnacle.
Oh go to hell.
youtube needs more youtubers like you Razor, keep up the good work. godspeed!
Thank you for showing me this game. Just finished the first episode and I'm loving it.
"Geralt of Lunesta" ...I love you, Mr. Rageholic.
You know I've been waiting for a good Noir game since LA Noir thanks Razor I'm going to be getting this game a look when I get paid next week
Great video shitlord! I miss old Spoony btw.
I like both iterations of Spoony. Just wish he made more videos, honestly.
The great truism of our age. Haha.
that dude is pos
When he is on he is really funny but when he did a video apologizing for off color jokes he made in his FF8 review (among others) he lost a little something.
Wouldn't it be fair to say that the Spoony Experiment is more or less over? I know he still makes videos and streams occasionally, but with the current pace of release it feels more like him being a critic is relegated to being a hobby.
We need something like this, but for The Shadow.
And, that's another game going on my Must Play list right there! Thank you once again Razor! \m/ ^^
how many snuff videos does Terran Gell have on his hard drive?
Every last one and counting.
I worked at a game dev studio. I made and they still make HO games. The thing is we killed it, with our games for grannies and now was the time for us to make a stand alone game as a studio. A noir detective HOG, no limits, all teams make a episode for the game. 3 months of failure, backtracking and unpaid overtime crowned with a mediocre granny HoG that is a little grimy. DAmn those feedbacks, and the impotence of our chiefs.
Will definitely have to check this game out when I get the chance. Thanks for bringing it to my attention, Razorfist!
Thanks again razor, as always you have amazing taste in music,movies and games
"So light up a Camel, knock back some bourbon, and bone down with some blues and bullets."
I'm two thirds of the way the way there already, but no problem, Mr. Fist. I'll happily bone down with some Blues and Bullets. Consider it purchased. God FUCKING speed!
I'm a little late to the party on this one. But if it's still available I want to check it out. Huge fan of noir. Are you still going to do any more movie synopsis and classic noir movies?
“Like insincerity on Angry Joe.”
Holy fuck. 🤣
Shit, haven't listened to raise your fist and yell in a minute lmao. Amazing ass album.
That's probably Alice's most underrated album imo
GrantH Definitely. Probably one of his best too, but never gets any love. Pretty much never plays a single song from that album at any concert these day despite being perfection^2.
From what I've heard, he plays Freedom once in a blue moon, but that's about it. A lot of his more underrated albums go unrepresented in the setlist sadly.
As time speedz up you just get faster w finesse love this love the mythos, hey raze hear ya had a dust storm in phoenix hope all is well,with the people there.wondered whether you saw the holographic dio at the wicken festival kind freakishly cool.Also you must have had a good English teacher.You rock,god fucking SPEED.
Clive Barkers Jericho is a great game not even close to what people say it is they are all fools.
Its a fun game with a character that suits everyone's style of playing a fps, the powers are fun to use, yes the game is linear, but linearity doesnt mean a game is bad, its more fun and engaging than most fpses out there.
Getting this. Film Noir is my second favorite genre of film behind Sci-Fi. And when you put them together (Blade Runner) my brain orgasms lol
I've never heard of this game, but it looks fascinating. Cheers, Razor
"BLUES provided by Modern Gamers."
"BULLETS provided by ERIC HOLDER"
If they combined IQ and Wit into one empirically measured score, I'm confident that we will have made Razor the Emperor of Earth by next Thursday.
Rounding of with Coltrane, nice touch :)
When is the next metal/music mythos? The trail of breadcrumbs that is the youtube related list can only take you so far.
Witchers have their emotions removed. Geralt's voice was intentional.
How am I just hearing of this?
Thanks for the infor.....still gotta get myself a joystick and a copy of X-Wing, but I'll remember this.
hahaha nice use of alice cooper on the intro - that worked really well! what a song/album.
While we're at Film Noire: Is Mob City worth a watch? Frank Darabont has done nothing but cool stuff.
Was wondering when you would get to this since you have a love for the noir, still I have played both 2 episodes so far and I have no idea if this will continue or not
May not be polished but I'll take an unpolished diamond over a polished turd any day of the week.
It definitely beats waiting for Rockstar to dust off LA Noire. Or for Rockstar to do anything other than GTA V updates.
LOL That punch in the beginning had me dying because of how bad it was XD
As a film Noir fan, I don't know how I miss this game
It's a small, episodic release, that didn't recieve a lot of press.
I wish people did have time for that....
"Bullets provided by Eric Holder" It's funny cause it's true
I thought that guy in the intro sounded like Geralt.
i am just loving that outro música and the game is on my to fuck list!
the silver case is coming this auttum. I hope it delivers
You want to do a Witcher 3 review you know you want to give in... GIVE IN
My mind is still blown by how this guy did Michael Jackson
Hey Razor, would you consider doing a video on The Big Lebowski, since it's a riff on Raymond Chandler and Dashiel Hammet.
Yeah, Coltrane!
Great review, Razor. I've been mulling over whether I should purchase this game. Much like your Motorhead overview, you've sold me. Only one nitpick - I do not consider L.A Confidential to be noir. Happy to discuss. Otherwise, LOVED this video. Thanks, Razor.
Well I now know what Im buying next.
Never heard of this, thanks for the hook up Razorfist :)
Marlow was a beast in The Wire!
Razör, have you ever heard of the Swedish metal bans called Sportlov? I'ts a parody of black/death metal, but you would unfortunately have to translate the lyrics, however it would be worth it because of how clever and funny they are written. Only a 6 track EP and one studio album, and a brand new reuion EP though so i highly recommend it a listen
a.. a Are you Spoony's long lost brother?!
Let the spice flow
Razor... how could you review this game in august and not even mention the tiny fact that the devs abandoned the game after episode 2 (out of 5) even though they have been selling a "complete season" version. They closed the website and apparently closed shop. The episodes end on cliff hangers and the game will not be finished.
That feels kinda relevant.
Because that is a lie. Check their Twitter.
twitter.com/CrowdOfMonsters/status/780430230230040577
*****
Yeah but a tweet in september saying "it's all good" aside the last official update message on steam was may 11. Where they promised news of epi 3 within weeks. I dunno if that makes the rumor of their demise exactly a lie.
Also... it's not 5 bucks for a game it's 5 bucks for the first episode of a game that isn't finished and by the looks of it might not be, ever.
It's been a couple years. No episode 3. Official website no longer exists. Their Facebook hasn't been updated since 2016.
This game looks cool as shit.
maybe you should amke a quick update about this, because the game was canned after 2 episodes.
siddbastard the company went bankrupt
Can't say that I'd like this game. The issue with the investigation mechanics I personally find game breaking. I'll wait for the rest of the games episodes to be released and I'll at least give it a chance. Till then, I now for some reason have a huge nostalgia woody to play games like "Darkseed" and "Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis" and other point and clicks again.
Regardless of my opinion on the game in question though. Keep the good work. The video was entertaining as always.
"powdered licorice half a teaspoon"
I'm guessing Telltale Games has failed to impress you with their work?
Looks like my kind of game.
I'd love to see a top noir film list video. I just got "In A Lonely Place" and its pretty good.
I was just watching your interview with Graham Bonnet when this popped up. Whatever happened to that Metal Mythos project you were working on with him?
MANKIND DIVIDED WHEN
just played through episode 1, and that was fucking awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Razor, have you thought of making a top 10 (or whatever number) list of your favorite films noir?
'Thought of'? I've been planning a more... documentary, less jokey-style series on the history of Film Noir, for quite awhile, now. It'll happen.
***** Great, can't wait.
Razor, are you going to make a video regarding the Dokken Japanese Reunion tour?
Haha, Eric holder supplied the bullets. Haha. Hahahaha
I know that black and white aesthetics are the calling card of the film noir genre, but is there a specific name for only including a specific color like red into the mix? Or is that just another typical artistic feature of the same genre.
Great little homage to Old Noir.
Deus Ex 4?
Yo Razor, how about a rant about the Hugo awards this year?
What happened this time?
This: www.theguardian.com/books/2016/aug/21/hugo-awards-winners-nk-jemisin-sad-rabid-puppies
did this game feel more complete than "no man's sky"?!
Well, there's only two episodes out so far.
...so, yes.
+The Rageaholic lol I kind of figured
Review The Divison and the original Assault on Precinct 13 sometime. I would like to hear your take on them.
SOLD!
Have you seen Devil in a Blue Dress RazorFist?
Rip the devs of this game :(
Razor I don't want to sound impatient but, where is your Bathory mythos!!? If you are doing one currently.
VIRTUA WOP
Question: does memento count as noir?
Hey Razor, whats your favorite classic Film-Noir?
I've seen you mention the Blade Runner game a couple of times. Would a review of it be out of the question?
Greetings from Argentina.
Wow, the kid sure loves his thesaurus. The literal definition of a try hard.
If you need to consult a thesaurus for a three-syllable word...?
Maybe cut back on the lead paint chips, Slappy.
***** Go look up a couple synonyms for T-t-t-t-triggered.
Never heard of this game , great recommend
has razorfist seen boardwalk empire or public enemies where is the noir game where you play a gangster lol
Dare I utter the words?....
WHAT ARE THOOOOOSE!!!
You are a bad human being
I can't tell if he liked it or hated it or if it was a in the middle between like and hate.
He liked it, had issues with the gameplay, ruled it well worth the price at $5.
Oh, it's 5 bucks? That's actually reasonable.
Basically every review comes down to a format akin to this, ideally discussing the game's ups and downs in approximately equal measure unless it's an absolute shitshow.
Yo razofist I know you've been saying for a while you might make a video just about the noire genre. When you gonna get on that?
I would love to see you do videos on the dawn of war series in preparation for dawn of war 3
At the 7:08 mark, is that a Cthulhu cultist mask?
Hello next purchase
As a noir fan, what your thoughts on Grim Fandango and the Max Payne games?
Are you interested in writing published articles?
You seem to be a little quiet in this video. Might need to adjust the levels for the next time.
If you had the finances to make a game what kind of game would it be?
And bought. Thanks
Cant wait the Deus Ex review. I know its coming
So when are the No Man Sky and Mankind Divided reviews?
No Man's Sky: Star Citizen's future.
+ghostfear2011 Star Shitizen
Can't wait. Star Citizen should prove to be extremely entertaining.
...provided you don't actually pay any money for it and watch the shitshow from the sidelines.
I miss Spoony
John Coltrane? Are you a jazz fan as well Razorfist?
my main you should have ten times as many subscribers.