Stellar Blade - Before You Buy

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  • Stellar Blade (PS5) is a big new action game from a relatively unknown development studio. How is it? Let's talk.
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  • @jarde1989
    @jarde1989 Před 9 dny +4877

    “Eve from Stellar Blade is a good fun ride”
    - Jake Baldino 2024

  • @just_a_turtle_chad
    @just_a_turtle_chad Před 9 dny +3525

    Funny how a mobile developer's first proper game releases in a finished state, without bugs and puts shame most AAA games.

    • @user-tp5yb4hr4w
      @user-tp5yb4hr4w Před 9 dny +143

      Yeah funny that, no excuses about gaming being too expensive to make no excuses about other bullshit things going on in the industry, no bowing down to bullshit ideologies either, now I hear Sony's going to bow down to it though, I hope it's not true but I've been hearing that Sony is trying to censor this game which is the wrong move to make, and it sounds to me like they're being influenced by Black Rock and Vanguard like all the other companies that bow down to the ESG Dogma mentality, problem is if they do this more often, they can effectively destroy their entire platform, I really hope that doesn't happen because it's good to have competition in the gaming market, because it means better games when there's competition, I don't want them to lose their business for some stupid decision they made, I want them to continue to exist.

    • @deandre6559
      @deandre6559 Před 9 dny +76

      ​@@user-tp5yb4hr4wSony made them censor graffiti so far. Hopefully that's where it ends. Really wish there was a PC release. Then I could mod out any future changes.

    • @Jsobo28
      @Jsobo28 Před 9 dny +23

      @@user-tp5yb4hr4wthe game wasn’t censored so we’re good. 😂

    • @lochlannach7
      @lochlannach7 Před 9 dny +31

      ​@@user-tp5yb4hr4w They all want to push the same agenda, even independent studios, but it's only a handfull of dev studios/solo devs the ones who try to make genuinely entertaining video games, Helldivers 2 and Stellar Blade are an example of that (there's a plethora or other games which also do not try to push any sort of agenda, but most of them are "pre culture war".

    • @DanteMasaru
      @DanteMasaru Před 9 dny +16

      As most seem to overlook, (and/or hate to admit): focusing on content creation and one platform only usually results in a better product. Exclusivity is a testament of a studio's budget, time, and other resources not being split between multiple platforms, which usually results in said resources being more diminished.
      That's not to belittle or dismiss multiplatform games, but how often less optimized multi-plat games are compared to exclusive games? If one values quality over accessibility, exclusives are a benefit to the consumer. Yoshinori Kitase has gone on record saying that the vastness/scope and volume of FFVII Rebirth wouldn't have been possible if Rebirth was a multiplatform project.

  • @VenomousWolverine
    @VenomousWolverine Před 9 dny +690

    No microtransactions in an AAA is always a good sign. Giving 34 costumes without asking for a penny makes me appreciate the devs.

    • @KainsAddiction
      @KainsAddiction Před 8 dny +7

      BOT

    • @isaactrejo2926
      @isaactrejo2926 Před 8 dny +11

      Bro not every AAA games has micro transactions not even a majority, you should play more games or play pc games

    • @trevoratkins9965
      @trevoratkins9965 Před 8 dny +1

      @@KainsAddiction Not a bot!

    • @KainsAddiction
      @KainsAddiction Před 8 dny +8

      @@isaactrejo2926 THANK YOU. These people are so dramatic. They play like ONE online game and call themselves gamers

    • @YSLZOMBIE
      @YSLZOMBIE Před 7 dny +5

      buddy microtranscations was never common in single player lol.

  • @A7XKoRnRocks1
    @A7XKoRnRocks1 Před 9 dny +421

    This game is from an era when gaming was super fun, when Sony had a lot of 3rd party studios making games for them and the PS2 was flooded with good video games, we need more of this.

    • @ACey96
      @ACey96 Před 8 dny +21

      Let's not pretend this era of gaming isn't fun either
      I mean last year alone was one of the best years for major games ever

    • @DetroitMetroRetro
      @DetroitMetroRetro Před 8 dny +7

      Please take me back to when games didnt suck ass
      In all seriousness the 6th gen went the hardest, i still enjoy 7th gen experiences but i feel like the xbox one,ps4 generation just wasnt as exciting

    • @animegeek6079
      @animegeek6079 Před 8 dny +11

      ​@@DetroitMetroRetroIf you hate games just because they're new, that's your problem.

    • @OCT94
      @OCT94 Před 8 dny +7

      @@ACey96It absolutely isn’t fun you can’t compare a few good games released this gen to the plethora of good games that were pumped out back then.

    • @ACey96
      @ACey96 Před 8 dny

      @OCT94 it's not a few though
      Even since January this year I've had nothing but massively good games to play
      And it's not like everyone has played everything
      There is always greta backlog games as well if you are bored
      Like right now I'm finally getting around to Octopath Traveller 2 and it's awesome (which was a great game of 2023)

  • @AzelasFromHyrule
    @AzelasFromHyrule Před 9 dny +1474

    In a world where every AAA company wants to enter the mobile market, we see a mobile company going against the flow and making a AAA game, and doing a good job at that! Got to respect that.

    • @neozyykun
      @neozyykun Před 9 dny +41

      Its not a mobile company.
      the video just fails miserably in explaining who these shiftup people are.
      They're very skilled people who capitalised on mobile so they can eventually grow up and make actual games.

    • @puntacana7550
      @puntacana7550 Před 9 dny

      @@neozyykunthey made 2 games besides the Stellar Blade which were mobile games. It is safe to say they are mobile game heavy company in my book

    • @johnmatthews436
      @johnmatthews436 Před 9 dny +7

      ​@@neozyykunoh what was their first non mobile game? I wanna try it to see what it is.

    • @Po-kemon
      @Po-kemon Před 9 dny +58

      @@neozyykun "previously focused on mobile games" they never said that's all they did. You even said " people who capitalised on mobile" you failed miserably at watching and listing to the video lol

    • @Your3rdBETRAYAL
      @Your3rdBETRAYAL Před 9 dny +16

      @@Po-kemon Comprehension skills are a lacking a bit these days

  • @EricAndrews-kq9iq
    @EricAndrews-kq9iq Před 9 dny +2243

    Gotta appreciate the devs, they created a full product, rather than relying on Eve as the entire selling point. Also, considering that this is their first triple A game is quite impressive. I'm glad they delivered!

  • @bjmurphy34
    @bjmurphy34 Před 9 dny +10

    The combat is definitely the highlight. The demo's boss challenge got me addicted to doing those special dodges against the blue, purple, and yellow attacks.

  • @btbrotherton
    @btbrotherton Před 9 dny +708

    This game's going to have the most ladder climbing footage in reviews ever.

  • @MyDogFulton
    @MyDogFulton Před 9 dny +726

    I love this channel because you can tell you are actually gamers.
    Not journalists pretending to care about games.

  • @Smilez54
    @Smilez54 Před 9 dny +122

    Can I just say I appreciate the before you buy videos wayyyy more than IGN's reviews. You guys actually review it from a gamer's perspective and have some really good pros and cons every single time!!

    • @KainsAddiction
      @KainsAddiction Před 8 dny

      Bot

    • @wolfo11
      @wolfo11 Před 8 dny +1

      Agreed. Reviews should be based.

    • @wolfo11
      @wolfo11 Před 8 dny +5

      @@KainsAddiction You mean yourself? Thanks for being honest.

    • @Smilez54
      @Smilez54 Před 7 dny +1

      @KainsAddiction Lol... okay😂.You do you, man

    • @Ccubed92
      @Ccubed92 Před 6 dny

      If you don't like ign reviews than be an adult and just look up this channel lol use more common sense

  • @jericho5253
    @jericho5253 Před 9 dny +79

    The only two hang ups I have with it is her repetitive shouting during combat, and I noticed in the demo there was a long delay, especially during parrying. It wasn't as tight as I hoped it would be. Usually I wait until I finish other games before purchasing the next one, but I'm getting this day one. Do it for her!

    • @Saihamaru
      @Saihamaru Před 8 dny +9

      totally agreed
      she shouts too much and it can be annoying when you want to concentrate on learning the enemy's movement

    • @malonee
      @malonee Před 7 dny +2

      the shouting got annoying just playing the demo.

    • @chopperdean3968
      @chopperdean3968 Před 7 dny +1

      ⁠@@Saihamarufor me I zoned out her screaming when I was trying to learn combat moves like I only released she screamed this much from watching this video😂

    • @HeliosRazer
      @HeliosRazer Před 5 dny +1

      I agree with the parrying! I thought that was just me

    • @6mazing
      @6mazing Před 5 dny +1

      They fixed the delay with parrying through an update.

  • @Alexstrasza-xb8eh
    @Alexstrasza-xb8eh Před 9 dny +613

    The fact that this is their first triple A game they've worked on is so impressive. Bavo to Shift Up ❤

    • @DontReadMyPicture93
      @DontReadMyPicture93 Před 9 dny +2

      *Don’t read my name… 😮*

    • @SlamminJammy25
      @SlamminJammy25 Před 9 dny +12

      Hell yeah, Bavo

    • @TooToo246
      @TooToo246 Před 9 dny +19

      Same with Lies Of P, it was the dev's first full-fledged AAA game, and they made the best soulslike game outside of Fromsoft EVER!.....but Koreans man, they really go all in. Watch the gameplay trailers for Crimson Desert, DokeV and Plan 8, they'll blow you away!

    • @CM-hi4db
      @CM-hi4db Před 9 dny +1

      Shift up/Sony !!!

    • @neozyykun
      @neozyykun Před 9 dny +3

      Technically it is but shiftup is filled with very skilled people from the korean industry who gambled and made this studio so they can make whatecer tf they want.

  • @DNiero
    @DNiero Před 9 dny +306

    ShiftUp has a perfect formula for a sequel. They got the combat right so all they need to do is expand upon the story and their characters, better side quests, more cohesiveness, improved gameplay etc. I think this game will become a new beloved franchise in the action genre and I’m all for it

    • @vegpedro7632
      @vegpedro7632 Před 9 dny +16

      You're right,With a polished gameplay and some minor changes they just need a better new story/direction to go and there you have an amazing saga for years

    • @elgoblinax8796
      @elgoblinax8796 Před 9 dny +8

      Stellar blade 2

    • @JuicedOnKids
      @JuicedOnKids Před 9 dny +3

      There are 2 endings which are both very different so would interesting to see where they take it.

    • @Flaris
      @Flaris Před 9 dny +3

      Yeah, they've got the pieces in place for a sequel that goes well beyond the original. And all they have to do is run with it. The best thing being that it appears set to do well in terms of sales. So they should have the opportunity to do just that.

    • @OMEKS_1
      @OMEKS_1 Před 8 dny +2

      Have y’all even played the full game yet lol

  • @MatthewManney
    @MatthewManney Před 9 dny +4

    You have to turn of auto lock on for groups. The game still soft locks, but it gives you much more maneuverability.

  • @user-ec8zd8zp4x
    @user-ec8zd8zp4x Před 9 dny +9

    Jake: "...It just really kicks ass!"
    Me: "Yeah, it does!."

  • @Fain255
    @Fain255 Před 9 dny +570

    I wish Eve had more than the same 7 voice lines during combat

  • @tyleus2510
    @tyleus2510 Před 9 dny +408

    All I can hear is "AHHHHH" from her attack lmao

    • @notaras1985
      @notaras1985 Před 9 dny +15

      Well they didn't have time to polish details like battle cries and idle animations

    • @niloa.freyre3671
      @niloa.freyre3671 Před 9 dny +30

      She must be related to Link from Legend of zelda

    • @alexico909
      @alexico909 Před 9 dny

      ​@@notaras1985 Source

    • @carlosjonikes1338
      @carlosjonikes1338 Před 9 dny +40

      The sad part is that you cant turn that off. The “ahhhh” its kinda annoying lol

    • @alexico909
      @alexico909 Před 9 dny

      @@notaras1985 source

  • @greenscorpeon3
    @greenscorpeon3 Před 9 dny +1

    It looks really cool.
    I really hope this one gets a PC version eventually.
    The only problem i did notice was that there is this one shout sound effect that she uses way way too often. It got annoying in this video alone. I really hope im not the only one who thinks that way and people actually give feedback to the devs to fix this. This would be such an easy fix, just add more shout voice lines and make that one have a lower chance of being picked

  • @carloszerpa2312
    @carloszerpa2312 Před 9 dny

    I get the corvette analogy so much. It perfectly explains how I feel about a lot of new media.

  • @LexyIndranata
    @LexyIndranata Před 9 dny +444

    Shift Up confirmed too, that Stellar Blade and Nikke gonna be collaborate soon

    • @DontReadMyPicture93
      @DontReadMyPicture93 Před 9 dny +4

      *Don’t read my name… 😮*

    • @MetalchipCovers
      @MetalchipCovers Před 9 dny +8

      Probably not, such a crossover might dillute stellar blade's reputation IDK

    • @progmrz5512
      @progmrz5512 Před 9 dny +85

      @@MetalchipCovers
      Huh? They are made by the same company. What do you mean Dilute? You do realize Nikke is popular right?

    • @tayyarsungur4513
      @tayyarsungur4513 Před 9 dny +34

      ​@MetalchipCovers lmao, same developer lol

    • @MetalchipCovers
      @MetalchipCovers Před 9 dny +2

      @@progmrz5512 yes, but Nikke's audience is more niche than a first party PS5 game & has a... not so good reputation. Also I'm well aware of the fact both games share devs (nothing against Shift Up, Nikke is actually a well made game, despite such mixed pr & the fact I've never played it💀)

  • @weeveepee7654
    @weeveepee7654 Před 9 dny +420

    That "Haaaah!" She does after every finishing attack would drive me insane

    • @neofromthewarnerbrothersic145
      @neofromthewarnerbrothersic145 Před 9 dny +103

      Yeah that started to get pretty annoying like 2 minutes into this video.

    • @anaguma90
      @anaguma90 Před 9 dny +78

      Switch the audio to korean

    • @jaefrmbk2k
      @jaefrmbk2k Před 9 dny +4

      same, sorry 😂

    • @lenknox23
      @lenknox23 Před 9 dny +22

      I was thinking the same thing like damn I know imma gonna hate hearing that all game

    • @maxdes19
      @maxdes19 Před 9 dny +43

      Nah fr I'm already sick of hearing it just from watching this video alone

  • @potatoeOnRooftop
    @potatoeOnRooftop Před 9 dny +1

    Also there will be ng+ on launch as I heard! Really excited to check this out tomorrow, the demo was really good

  • @tastytetrahedron2976
    @tastytetrahedron2976 Před 9 dny

    The game feels super slick. I liked lies of P but the parrying felt a bit too hard to pull off at times. Considering that some fights heavily rely on parrying, it was frustrating. Stellar blade feels similar but with cleaner parries and slightly larger parry windows. Feels really good. Picking it up the moment it releases

  • @jonnyboyxxx
    @jonnyboyxxx Před 9 dny +161

    Man, hearing her do that 'hyaaaaaaaa' finisher strike every 30 seconds is absolutely grating on the ears.

    • @timrice1360
      @timrice1360 Před 6 dny +7

      Its so annoying, its the only thing stopping me from buying the game because I know after the first five minutes of combat im gona get sick of hearing it and turn the game off 😂

    • @projectseph2950
      @projectseph2950 Před 6 dny +9

      My God. I heard it 5 or 6 times as I started watching this review,and thought "Am I expected to hear *that* all game?!"

    • @assistoteles69
      @assistoteles69 Před 6 dny +4

      Came here to say the same

    • @TayNez63
      @TayNez63 Před 6 dny +5

      After watching this video, honestly after hearing it a few times this is the thing that makes me hesitant about buying it

    • @platterbuss2328
      @platterbuss2328 Před 6 dny +2

      Thankyou, its total overkill

  • @kevinh9093
    @kevinh9093 Před 9 dny +197

    Whenever I hear ‘jake baldino’ i think of some italian mob boss

    • @pappysheart6710
      @pappysheart6710 Před 9 dny +29

      Jake Baldino, from the old neighborhood. Da guy....with da thing...OH! Get ova heeea, Aei!, look who it is, Mr. Videogame. How's things in Marioland? I hear dose PS5 systems are all the rage. Truckload, score, Christmas, Marone!

    • @jordanbomb32
      @jordanbomb32 Před 9 dny +7

      I think of Jake calling every game ever made "Souls like". It's the only genre he knows

    • @pappysheart6710
      @pappysheart6710 Před 9 dny +5

      @@jordanbomb32 Fuggedaboutit! Manga manga! Have some of this ziti my wife made.

    • @TheSEWEGI
      @TheSEWEGI Před 9 dny +11

      Mr Baldino sends his regards

    • @endorfiene7457
      @endorfiene7457 Před 9 dny

      damn boy have you never met an italian person?

  • @jessz900
    @jessz900 Před 9 dny +302

    I'm shocked that Jake hardly touched on the music it seems like the music in this game is phenomenal.

    • @randys8974
      @randys8974 Před 9 dny +15

      Spoiler free!! Here's some spoiler gameplay -

    • @mightymochi6320
      @mightymochi6320 Před 9 dny +19

      Yea I loved the soundtrack that played in the city during the demo.

    • @totalwarANGEL
      @totalwarANGEL Před 9 dny +4

      He was too busy trying to be in the same mold as the other Jornos to trash the game for rejecting the Western zeitgeist. ;)

    • @elgoblinax8796
      @elgoblinax8796 Před 9 dny +1

      Everglow is a banger but im still waiting for that one song from the trailer 4 years ago

    • @arvinjay336
      @arvinjay336 Před 9 dny +3

      Composed by the Nier composer Keiichiro Okabe 👌

  • @Belzughast
    @Belzughast Před 8 dny

    I'm an avid Nikke enjoyer. Shift Up is a developer that often does surveys , asks players what they want and delivers on that. I will play Stellar Blade when and if it comes out on PC.

  • @weclutch
    @weclutch Před 3 dny +4

    Corvette analogy is spot on

  • @BSparksGaming
    @BSparksGaming Před 9 dny +538

    It’s better than I ASSumed.

  • @nickburson6079
    @nickburson6079 Před 9 dny +95

    I like how Shift up made grotesque clay creatures first and then scanned them in, it really shows how much they put into this game. ( they really put their heart and creativity into this game)

    • @Jokerswylde
      @Jokerswylde Před 9 dny +1

      They were actually made by Weta.

  • @parkerhughes434
    @parkerhughes434 Před 9 dny +16

    She makes the exact same HUAAA sound twice during the little combat sequence at 6:30.
    Is there a way to turn that off? Or turn down her volume specifically? The constant screaming during combat kinda drives me crazy lol

  • @wingdings369
    @wingdings369 Před 9 dny

    Played the demo and I really enjoyed the combat. Looking forward to spending some time with this one this weekend

  • @WickedKillaYT
    @WickedKillaYT Před 9 dny +283

    Korean devs are doing great things lately, first Lies of P now this. We're eatin good!

    • @JohnDoe-pt7ru
      @JohnDoe-pt7ru Před 9 dny +13

      Korea has replaced Japan as king of Asian game industry.

    • @XSAGA87
      @XSAGA87 Před 9 dny +39

      ​@JohnDoe-pt7ru What?!?!? You sound insane saying that

    • @Dafuq777
      @Dafuq777 Před 9 dny +7

      @@JohnDoe-pt7ru 그런 국뽕자제좀 😅

    • @mokkoriman71
      @mokkoriman71 Před 9 dny +1

      @@Dafuq777 It's just a joke bro

    • @dnaglitchgaming6565
      @dnaglitchgaming6565 Před 9 dny +12

      Korean entertainment in general is killing it

  • @OmegaPrime1
    @OmegaPrime1 Před 9 dny +198

    Already got it installed and ready to go for my birthday on Friday 😄❤️

  • @naram07
    @naram07 Před 4 dny

    Amazing review as always Jake. I’m about 4 hours in and I gotta say, I had a feeling creeping up on me about the story and just the general vibe of the world building. Couldn’t quite put my finger on it till you described it. Hit it on the head about the combat though. Also love the visuals.

  • @Tryhardblackguy
    @Tryhardblackguy Před 9 dny +1

    The corvette is an interesting analogy. I honestly thought the game was going to be more character action based similar to the action games like Devil May Cry, Bayo, even Hi Fi Rush.

  • @mysticspartan2643
    @mysticspartan2643 Před 9 dny +159

    Sorry Jake I couldn’t hear you over Eve going “DAAAAAHHHH!” Every 2 seconds

    • @davidstockman1456
      @davidstockman1456 Před 8 dny +5

      Cry more

    • @Cazzx
      @Cazzx Před 7 dny

      @@davidstockman1456 What's the point of that? If you weren't gonna say something productive, you should just not say anything at all.

    • @blackwater_brps4384
      @blackwater_brps4384 Před 7 dny +12

      I like the game but she is annoying

    • @avelinoavalos6892
      @avelinoavalos6892 Před 7 dny +14

      Nah same, if you could turn that off id 100% play.

    • @Alexisj1991
      @Alexisj1991 Před 7 dny +1

      I thought I was tripping because I'm watching this at 3am lol but it is kind of annoying and can't ignore it now

  • @robsax0079
    @robsax0079 Před 9 dny +186

    I never buy a game without these videos. Y’all have saved me a lot of money and you are appreciated!❤

    • @gameranxTV
      @gameranxTV  Před 9 dny +45

      THANK YOU!

    • @itachi2632
      @itachi2632 Před 9 dny +7

      @@gameranxTVno thank you !

    • @tyleroutland435
      @tyleroutland435 Před 9 dny +7

      It really shouldn't be someone else's opinion on a game to make you want to get a game or not. How pathetic. If you are interested in the game, then get it. If not, then don't make an easy decision

    • @robsax0079
      @robsax0079 Před 9 dny +17

      @@tyleroutland435 all they do is inform me of what the game is before I play it. I don’t alway agree with or have the same taste as them, they just help me get a feel for what a game is so that I can make an informed decision. Thanks for the reply so that I can clarify.

    • @tyleroutland435
      @tyleroutland435 Před 9 dny

      @@robsax0079 no problem

  • @anythinggoes4881
    @anythinggoes4881 Před 9 dny

    Awesome review. Watching this video while playing Shift Up's recent game, Goddess of Victory: Nikke. I'll be picking the game up sometime next month as I'm still going through some backlogs.

  • @alexsanimeart5706
    @alexsanimeart5706 Před 8 dny

    I really appreciate the honesty my guy. Even though this is a day one buy for me, I understand your personal gripes with it. I'm coming for challenging combat primarily, and aesthetic and design second. Story and the exploration experience was lower on my priorities for the game. I respect your opinion a lot sir

  • @AJDraws
    @AJDraws Před 9 dny +68

    The Gameranx Crew is like the gaming friends I used to hang with in the 90s to 2000s, talking the way we talked, enjoying the games we enjoyed. You know, the TMNT, Gargoyles, Onimusha, Friday night martial arts or horror movies with pizza, and weekend gaming binge generation. I get what I need to know in the lingo I grew up with. It feels like home.

    • @noelrautert4350
      @noelrautert4350 Před 9 dny

      Oh man... I loved Gargoyles as a kid. They need to bring that back (though I'll probably be disappointed with it). Onimusha 3 was also one of my favorite games.

    • @ibigfire
      @ibigfire Před 9 dny

      ​@@noelrautert4350I dunno, they might actually do it justice. They brought back X-Men and that's been awesome so far.

    • @AtomicZamurai
      @AtomicZamurai Před 9 dny

      Ok grandpa

  • @DanteMasaru
    @DanteMasaru Před 9 dny +38

    After playing the demo, the combat is what sold me. Setting-wise it reminds me of Nier Automata and combat-wise, it's Sekiro-like.

    • @in4mus85
      @in4mus85 Před 9 dny +1

      Nier, sekiro and nioh amalgamation.

  • @BellowDGaming
    @BellowDGaming Před dnem +1

    Pretty much a strait non-bias review of the gameplay, bits of the story and overall experience.
    No mentions of the censorships of the costumes, gore and the graffiti.

  • @durdened
    @durdened Před 5 dny +2

    This games reminds me of Devil May Cry to an extent and that good enough for me to get it. I really hope they do make another one of those games. The last one looked really good for it to be on PS4 (DMC5)

  • @aiwash2766
    @aiwash2766 Před 9 dny +97

    That corvette analogy was actually super smart, I knew immediately what you meant by that

    • @welton9748
      @welton9748 Před 9 dny

      Totally agree!

    • @Lord_Deimos
      @Lord_Deimos Před 9 dny +4

      I don't know, modern corvettes have some killer designs and that's coming from someone who prefers european sports cars.

    • @pillarmenn1936
      @pillarmenn1936 Před 7 dny

      @@Lord_Deimos Could be a preference thing where he likes Elden Ring's artstyle but isn't vibing with more anime aesthetics.

  • @Daedalus-pz9fh
    @Daedalus-pz9fh Před 9 dny +88

    When a developer was inspired by Fromsoftware and Santa Monica, you know the Gameplay and Combat is S tier. I really hope this game would get a spotlight it deserved!

    • @riskvideos
      @riskvideos Před 9 dny +5

      It definitely will despite the internet puritans screeching.

    • @DontReadMyPicture93
      @DontReadMyPicture93 Před 9 dny

      *Don’t read my name… .😮*

    • @acorlite
      @acorlite Před 9 dny

      @@riskvideosconservatives are the puritans

    • @kremesauce
      @kremesauce Před 9 dny +5

      Any studio would be inspired by games that make a ton of money and are fun to play
      Any developer would be stupid not to, not a super bright take bruh

    • @Mohgenstein
      @Mohgenstein Před 9 dny +2

      And when a dev is inspired by Nier I would expect a story that isn’t lackluster and characters that aren’t boring but alas you can’t do everyone

  • @ecanoya
    @ecanoya Před 8 dny

    From what I played of the demo, I agree about how fighting multiple enemies feels clunky. I think the biggest issue is that it doesn't really seem like you can cancel attacks to block or dodge. Your stuck committing to them, so finding an opening when surrounded by a mob of weak enemies is a pain. Hopefully that gets mitigated some later in the game, or in a patch at some point, though it might make boss fights _too_ easy, so maybe not. Either way, not as obnoxious as Dark Souls 2's attack queuing, so I'll live.

  • @SpaceDust_97
    @SpaceDust_97 Před 8 dny +3

    Wow, the fluidity of the animations and camera is phenomenal! This is a very well done game visually and mechanically, it appears.
    It's crazy to me how good the game play capture looks in this video.

  • @Glurfl
    @Glurfl Před 9 dny +204

    “Not a cakewalk”
    Nice one, Jake.

    • @cenciende9401
      @cenciende9401 Před 9 dny +8

      You are making zero sense

    • @L.K.48
      @L.K.48 Před 9 dny +37

      ​@@cenciende9401 you didn't get the joke and chose to make an assumption instead

    • @Druffmaul
      @Druffmaul Před 9 dny +4

      ​@@L.K.48I'll give you $50 cash right now to explain the joke.

    • @dereksout
      @dereksout Před 9 dny

      @@Druffmaul cake = ass

    • @Belmont1714
      @Belmont1714 Před 9 dny

      ​@@DruffmaulDamn 🤦‍♂️.
      She walks with a cake. Boomers ffs 🙄

  • @THE_BEARWOLF
    @THE_BEARWOLF Před 9 dny +160

    I feel like her voice when shes fighting would drive me nuts

    • @welton9748
      @welton9748 Před 9 dny +25

      Same. And some "journalists" were saying we just like a silent doll. They aren't right but they aren't so wrong either

    • @lonecyborg4957
      @lonecyborg4957 Před 9 dny

      @@welton9748play the Japanese version that’s the version I bought it doesn’t have that problem

    • @Whoisyou123
      @Whoisyou123 Před 9 dny +20

      The korean voice is less annoying if that helps 😅

    • @necroheartplucker
      @necroheartplucker Před 9 dny +4

      English dubs of foreign games tend to have something wrong, even outside the consideration of dialogues.

    • @JuicedOnKids
      @JuicedOnKids Před 9 dny +6

      @@necroheartplucker Unions probably. Capcom doesn't employ VA's from unions so their characters have been inconsistent for decades. Some good, others bad.

  • @mongkeefee5576
    @mongkeefee5576 Před 9 dny

    I didn't really understand the Corvette analogy there at first, but I kinda get it now. The English voice acting is a good example. Eve sounds pretty, shiny, and classy, but 2B and A2 are classic Stingrays that express passion and depth of character.
    Thinking of giving the Korean voices a try, but I am a simple Jack and can barely walk and chew gum at the same time, let alone read subtitles and play video games.

  • @vaassick8016
    @vaassick8016 Před 8 dny

    Finally playing it tonite after work I didn't know u can change haircolor..maybe hairstyle? I definitely agree with multi enemy fights from the demo I wish it had a lil more arkham feel

  • @ARC0210
    @ARC0210 Před 9 dny +18

    From playing the demo, I'm kinda excited to play this game, the combat is pretty fun, the soundtrack is rockin and the story seems somewhat interesting. So keen for the weekend off work, to play this all night.

  • @cd4playa1245
    @cd4playa1245 Před 9 dny +50

    The corvette analogy makes a lot of sense to me.

  • @stephenmeinhold5452
    @stephenmeinhold5452 Před 9 dny

    Looking foward to playing it on PC and hopefully they can polish it up a bit.
    the attraction is the gourgous protagonist but the star and core of the game is the combat and monsters.
    sadly that is lost on some people but then so much is for them.

  • @QuigzDrifts
    @QuigzDrifts Před 8 dny

    The Corvette analogy was on point

  • @MoHafo
    @MoHafo Před 9 dny +14

    I've already bought but goodness me I've never made it this quick to a "before you buy" video

  • @samueledwards5026
    @samueledwards5026 Před 9 dny +32

    Jake Baldino has a very pleasant voice to listen to. On the other hand the IGN voiceover was like nails on a chalkboard.

  • @kyegravett8214
    @kyegravett8214 Před dnem

    Combat is a high, exploration is enjoyable (oo shiny!), the only thing I wish for is a "replay section" or a "section grade" feature. I want the sweet sweet victory sensation of seeing a perfect score on an area, or see how I've done in a combat scenario

  • @ace7926
    @ace7926 Před 9 dny

    the boss fights kind of remind me of the mini boss fights from og god of war, I really hope this game gets released on PC and has a chance for a sequel, the combat looks so good.

  • @pepuko
    @pepuko Před 9 dny +35

    I've only played the demo but it DID check several boxes we have been missing on PS like bayonetta, metal gear rising, sekiro and more can't wait

  • @Tracster
    @Tracster Před 9 dny +42

    This video is making me want to buy it. Thank you.

  • @Stoned_Coyote
    @Stoned_Coyote Před 8 dny +1

    Glad to see they didn't forget to add the yellow paint.

  • @goham8484
    @goham8484 Před 2 dny +1

    Music in this game is crazy, the shop music is an instant classic

  • @djlarrylar7905
    @djlarrylar7905 Před 9 dny +123

    The only place I trust for gaming

    • @rav186
      @rav186 Před 9 dny +1

      I feel sorry for you then.

    • @91shawny
      @91shawny Před 9 dny +2

      FACTS

    • @aiden8834
      @aiden8834 Před 5 dny

      @@rav186If you don't trust them then why did you go on the video?

    • @djlarrylar7905
      @djlarrylar7905 Před 5 dny +1

      I'm actually done with gaming in general at this point I only play games I just want to play games enjoy them and beat them no coverage no gameplays no walkthroughs just let me have a trailer. No hate to gameranx the stellar blade thing and the dei stuff has left a very sour taste in my mouth for gaming it's been there for a while.

    • @91shawny
      @91shawny Před 5 dny

      @@djlarrylar7905 I mean this game is probably the least DEI thing currently but 🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @stefanz8364
    @stefanz8364 Před 9 dny +8

    Already preordered it. I am really looking forward to it. At first I thought it would be decent at best but after I played the demo I just fell in love with the gameplay and couldnt get enough. At that point I already knew I would be preordering it even if the story wouldnt be that good.
    I also already knew about Shift Up since I am playing one of their mobile games and the fact that its such a decent game for their first try in this market is making me hopeful. I am really surprised and hope it sells well so they take more steps into AAA developent in the future!

  • @ar1sm70
    @ar1sm70 Před 2 hodinami

    The combat was honestly way deeper than I expected and along with the enemy variety makes the game great fun! Eve being super gorgeous is simply an added bonus to a very nice game.

  • @cocohonso
    @cocohonso Před 7 dny +15

    Sad that they censored the game post disc printing. If you want the uncensored version, get the physical disc. 4 outfits were altered post disc printing. So all digital versions WILL be censored :(

    • @TheAcad3mic
      @TheAcad3mic Před 6 dny +2

      Not the PC version I'll be getting eventually lol, mods are gonna go wild

  • @SoyVictoria-NeedsYou
    @SoyVictoria-NeedsYou Před 9 dny +69

    Reminds me of Nier Automata in a way story wise on the surface, plus the action too. May not be as deep, of course, but the premise seems alike. And i already pre ordered because it just looks like a game i would enjoy

    • @colcasey3853
      @colcasey3853 Před 9 dny +10

      Too bad it won't be a masterpiece like Nier, looks pretty good though

    • @12tranoke51
      @12tranoke51 Před 9 dny

      @@colcasey3853 You never know until you try it yourself.

    • @JuicedOnKids
      @JuicedOnKids Před 9 dny +6

      @@colcasey3853 Doesn't have to be tbh. Nier was special, it had layers and details.
      The character designs where 2B wore an eye mask while 21O wore face masks were well thought out.
      For those unaware it's based on the "see no evil, speak no evil" principal idea which unravels itsself as you play the game.

    • @JewTube001
      @JewTube001 Před 8 dny

      you're a thot bot like the main character in the game

  • @paradsecar
    @paradsecar Před 9 dny +50

    How well does her screaming and grunting after every attack hold up after 20-30 hours? I was growing a little weary of it after about 20-30 seconds into this video.

    • @smashingwarden
      @smashingwarden Před 9 dny +12

      I don't mind my wife's screams, grunts and moans and it's been 20+ years 😂
      On a serious note, it's always worse in a video repeating the same actions over and over, you're not spending all the time fighting ingame, I didn't even notice it in the demo.

    • @bluerationality
      @bluerationality Před 8 dny

      Heard it's better in Korean audio. Hope they patch the English version

    • @JewTube001
      @JewTube001 Před 8 dny

      the audio sounds horrible.

    • @tubby_1278
      @tubby_1278 Před 8 dny

      Play with Korean vo. She's not as annoying

  • @stonerhino83
    @stonerhino83 Před 9 dny

    8:34 to hear Jake excitedly say "spooky caves" again.

  • @131313MOCS
    @131313MOCS Před 7 dny

    This game had me at the soundtracks in the trailers, I’m playing it right now and so far every track is a banger and gameplay is amazing as well.

  • @juanmd26121
    @juanmd26121 Před 9 dny +8

    Best review I’ve seen out there. You can tell the guy enjoys games, not just another journalist!

  • @sylnz97
    @sylnz97 Před 9 dny +53

    a good character action game is all it needs to be for me, that one boss in the demo was already fun af, can't wait to finally play the full game

    • @91shawny
      @91shawny Před 9 dny +5

      That part! I know everyone is saying the story is dry and characters arent memorable but some of the best action games from the past weren’t known for the story it was known for the gameplay and action 😂

    • @sylnz97
      @sylnz97 Před 9 dny +8

      @@91shawny fr the gameplay is the most important thing in action games, what do I care if the story is ass if the game is fun to play lmao

    • @catch-me-niGa
      @catch-me-niGa Před 9 dny +4

      Nowadays gammers have got a new brainrot. If A gAmE hAs No StOrY oR pErSoNaLiTy ThEn It Is A tRaSh GaMe.
      Too much handholding have ruined games. I always look for gameplay + combat in a game first, story last(I don't care Jack sh1t about a story). I want games to be games where u press buttons and learn new mechanics.

    • @trevorveillette8415
      @trevorveillette8415 Před 9 dny +7

      ​@@catch-me-niGa as a fan of story games, and someone who looks primarily for a good story, characters and soundtrack first, but also appreciates great gameplay, I couldn't disagree more.
      A game can have a super fun awesome gameplay loop or combat system, but it won't draw me back into replaying or thinking fondly of the game outside of playing it like a good story, characters and music would.
      A mechanically fun game will give me a fun time while playing, but I've played a story game that changed my life drastically. A game couldn't do that to me with gameplay.

    • @jameswebb7806
      @jameswebb7806 Před 9 dny +1

      Then u play the wrong games cause some games are famous because only the game play just cause aint final fantasy wit some crazy ass story it ain't good game many great games were know only for game play like dmc and prince of persia

  • @Background_Gaming_Memes

    Full Eve and companion outfit reveal videos up now if you wana check out the customization before you buy

  • @Embozine
    @Embozine Před 8 dny

    Your car metaphor is spot on (I'm not a car guy)

  • @regiszem
    @regiszem Před 9 dny +70

    “Before you buy”
    Already did lol

  • @enjoipandas
    @enjoipandas Před 9 dny +37

    As a car guy, you analogy at the beginning was 10 outta 10!

  •  Před 9 dny

    If everything was memorable and the next big thing it loose the unique feeling you can have in that moment. I agree with you, sometimes having a small escapism is all you need.

  • @kendallmarin1010
    @kendallmarin1010 Před 5 dny

    It's badass it's getting easier as I'm unlocking more combat tech I feel the beginning was super hard

  • @Youtoober1979
    @Youtoober1979 Před 9 dny +8

    Already preordered! Having played the demo quite a few times, I absolutely love the combat it’s so satisfying and the music is amazing! I don’t need the best story in the world (being a Resident Evil junkie😅) as long as the gameplay is good and fun then that’s all that matters.

    • @jameswebb7806
      @jameswebb7806 Před 9 dny

      U don't hear anything about ff7 rebirth cause beside the graphics play seem seem boring and repetitive so it what u love

  • @AJ-jq3hm
    @AJ-jq3hm Před 9 dny +118

    While other review channels like IGN are busy calling the game's director slurs like "incel", here is Gameranx being a true, unbiased game reviewer.

    • @martinmp19
      @martinmp19 Před 9 dny +6

      .......

    • @lesterbronson2385
      @lesterbronson2385 Před 9 dny +14

      IGN lives rent free in your mind. Forgetaboutit!

    • @drewabbott6993
      @drewabbott6993 Před 9 dny +11

      I believe that gameranx is one of the more to be trusted gamimg journalists out there, too, though they arent perfect

    • @mrsasshole
      @mrsasshole Před 9 dny

      ​@@martinmp19stunning and brave Marty. So proud of your dots.

    • @mrsasshole
      @mrsasshole Před 9 dny

      ​@lesterbronson2385 wtf are you talking about? Nothing wrong with calling out ideology based game review sites.

  • @oompaloompadoompa-de-doo3614

    My biggest complaint with this game is how difficult it was to play with one hand

  • @lulutango
    @lulutango Před 8 dny

    As a car guy, the vette analogy makes sense. It's true, cars aren't made the same, but they're still pretty cool sometimes.

  • @kuromiLayfe
    @kuromiLayfe Před 9 dny +3

    The characters look absolutely stunning and i can’t wait if it ever releases on PC to get my hands on the models… love to create my own wallpapers with those.

  • @DarkForce2024
    @DarkForce2024 Před 9 dny +4

    Gameranx, the only video game people (and a bird) FOR the people! Love ya! I bet they seen all the comments about the "Before you Buy" on the other videos and decided to release early. 😁

  • @fns58
    @fns58 Před 6 dny

    Honestly, as a pretty big car guy, the Corvette analogy was very much appreciated lol

  • @Gamingauth0rity
    @Gamingauth0rity Před 9 dny +1

    Eve from Stellar Blade is great! Not censoring outside South Korea, impressive first AAA game

  • @Veliconis
    @Veliconis Před 9 dny +24

    The enemy design in this game is incredible.

  • @Da_Shrooms
    @Da_Shrooms Před 9 dny +58

    I'm sad to say it but it's true, this game is a standout because it focuses on gameplay and is a complete, functioning product. A lot of developers focus on dialogue, storytelling, and big ideas but forget to make a game.

    • @YaBoy_95
      @YaBoy_95 Před 9 dny +7

      This right here is straight facts. I love how it focuses on what truly matters… GAMEPLAY

    • @cenciende9401
      @cenciende9401 Před 9 dny +2

      WRONG. You clearly don't actually play any games, because that's all I ever get

    • @YaBoy_95
      @YaBoy_95 Před 9 dny +9

      @@cenciende9401 no. Not WRONG. Other than Nintendo and Indie games… MOST AAA games focus more on dialogues, and cutscenes, rather than gameplay. And that’s why there’s so many freaking bugs and constant patches that’s why we never get them 100% complete. Developers need to invest most of their time and budget into the gameplay and performance rather than realistic cutscenes so much dialogue. Find a way to incorporate the dialogue/story along with the gameplay (ZELDA AND NIER FOR EXAMPLE) Leave all that long ass cutscenes shit for movies. That is all facts

    • @xers6704
      @xers6704 Před 9 dny +3

      ​@@YaBoy_95 cars games, fighting games, fps games etc focus on dialogue?

    • @Mohgenstein
      @Mohgenstein Před 9 dny +5

      It’s almost like devs have different things they focus on because they aren’t all trying to make the same action adventure games. I don’t play Disco Elysium and Baldurs Gate and cry about all the dialogue

  • @rustytanks
    @rustytanks Před 9 dny

    This is my second game that I pre-ordered ever, the other one was Days Gone, and I can't wait to pick it up over the weekend

  • @khristophertanase3324

    I’ve been playing the demo but could not find the physical game at any Walmart, so I was forced to get mine from Game Stop. Apparently the reason it cost $80 with tax, was because they were selling the deluxe version, which comes with the unique planet diving suit and glasses for Eve.

  • @bruce_leon1044
    @bruce_leon1044 Před 9 dny +4

    I really enjoyed the demo, so I can't wait to get my hands on the full game.

  • @sanjurosolar_panel6190
    @sanjurosolar_panel6190 Před 9 dny +19

    The corvette analogy is peak writing.

  • @darthrizzen9349
    @darthrizzen9349 Před 9 dny

    Having played the demo, the comments in this "before you buy" feel very familiar. Fine tuned combat, great visuals, formulaic or borrowed everything else. The only thing the demo doesn’t show is gun play it seems. My experience has been "sci-fi Dark Souls with a poise meter but no stamina". Stellar Blade doesn’t have Bayonetta’s frantic pace or Nier Automata’s somber, reflective atmosphere despite the music tracks.

  • @lady_draguliana784
    @lady_draguliana784 Před 9 dny

    10:00 I'm curious as to whether any of that will be improved with a DLC, or sequel?

  • @InvntdXNEWROMAN
    @InvntdXNEWROMAN Před 9 dny +17

    Going to start playing Stellar Blade once I complete FFVII Rebirth this weekend.

    • @rommelthedesertfox3089
      @rommelthedesertfox3089 Před 9 dny +2

      Can’t wait to play ff7 rebirth it’s got goty in the bag already

    • @jameswebb7806
      @jameswebb7806 Před 9 dny +2

      No it don't ff7 rebirth is just a buch pretty cut scenes wit annoying gameplay at times and down right lack of story to point u don't understand half the shit going on

    • @rommelthedesertfox3089
      @rommelthedesertfox3089 Před 9 dny +1

      @@jameswebb7806 lol ff7 rebirth has top notch gameplay and combat and excellent story telling. there’s a reason it was highly praised and extremely well received.

    • @rommelthedesertfox3089
      @rommelthedesertfox3089 Před 9 dny

      @@jameswebb7806 lol ff7 rebirth has great gameplay combat and story telling there’s a reason it was highly praised and very well received.

    • @Bongbongo
      @Bongbongo Před 9 dny

      ​@@jameswebb7806 even if you think the game sucks it being a heavy goty contender is objective. There are A LOT of final fantasy fans in the gaming community and they are VERY loyal to the game. It got a lot of hype and positive feedback from many people, even people who never even played a ff game before. if there isn't any huge competition against it, it's definitely winning lol

  • @kingshadow8782
    @kingshadow8782 Před 9 dny +4

    Well done Gameranx!

  • @robdephect9023
    @robdephect9023 Před 9 dny

    Sold... adding it to the long list of games to start playing.. currently plowing though FF7 remake and dave the diver atm. God I wish there were more hours in the day

  • @Piedfighter
    @Piedfighter Před 9 dny

    This review is why i trust youtube reviews over the gaming journos.
    Thank you for such an in depth well put together review.