A Critique of Midnight Suns: Or how I learned to stop worrying and love the cards

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  • @DoritoGOD2811
    @DoritoGOD2811  Před 2 měsíci +124

    Midnight Suns is FREE on the Epic Games store until June 13. Grab it while you can!
    I was not paid to say that, I genuinely love this game and want more people to try it.
    If you liked this video, make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more!
    Link to the character doc I mentioned in the video: docs.google.com/document/d/1ZUL2aUlTM1H3FvXS79b9PjA6qG4NxSHyX0SPIYXCBgI/edit

    • @b1on1k638
      @b1on1k638 Před 2 měsíci

      How do you get it for free on Xbox? Can you? Do you know?

    • @ranieldale4842
      @ranieldale4842 Před 2 měsíci +8

      Heyo, this is the guy that brought up that it's free on Epic.
      I decided to pick this game up, since I'm currently sick at home and I didn't really have much else to do. I remember brushing it off the second I heard it was a card game when it came out. Cut to today, I've played about 15 hours in two days...
      You were right, the gameplay is extremely engaging and entertaining, every single move feels like it's got such weight behind it, which makes every hit feel so satisfying.
      The social aspect is kinda growing on me too. I really like how all the characters have their little quirks. Blade being a bookworm and Strange worrying about Tony's depression really endeared me to them.
      Thanks for the recommendation!

    • @shaymorcormick8743
      @shaymorcormick8743 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@ranieldale4842this is second marvel game(first bring guardian's) that has blown away my expectations. Why can't marvel market games

  • @zaviermichael6281
    @zaviermichael6281 Před 2 měsíci +196

    My favorite part was how the dlc characters actively interact with the story

    • @Therealrangotango
      @Therealrangotango Před 26 dny +13

      Same I was surprised when Deadpool made a joke about the avengers tower just getting blown up

  • @Pinkanator
    @Pinkanator Před 2 měsíci +174

    I will never forget falling in love with this game for my 100+ hour playthrough, finally pushing to the gate for the final boss, talking with every character for the last time before the ending... and then FINALLY getting blindsided with *THAT* line from *THAT* character. They waited the ENTIRE game to pull that card and I needed minutes to recover. Such a cool game.

    • @thomasantrobus8261
      @thomasantrobus8261 Před měsícem +1

      Sorry, which line do you mean?

    • @Pinkanator
      @Pinkanator Před měsícem +3

      @@thomasantrobus8261 I'd really rather not spoil it for anyone going in blind and I don't think we can spoiler text on youtube ^^;

    • @evansellers5205
      @evansellers5205 Před měsícem +15

      ​@@Pinkanator I'll say it then..
      SPOILERS AHEAD!
      It's doctor Doom coming up to the book of chthon and he says "amateurs.."

    • @Pinkanator
      @Pinkanator Před měsícem +5

      @@evansellers5205 Actually it's a little sillier than that, as I said it's BEFORE the ending. If you need a little more context, you can talk to every character one last time and then not interact with them further. This character in particular CAN be re-interacted with JUST so they can repeat this line however many times you want.

    • @evansellers5205
      @evansellers5205 Před měsícem +3

      @@Pinkanator Oh I did not read that correctly.

  • @ArcTrooperRod-269
    @ArcTrooperRod-269 Před 2 měsíci +74

    Love how this game understood PERFECTLY each one of the characters that were part of the plot, & having cool reference to obscure facts & moments of the OG comicbooks in the optional dialogue

    • @marcusclark1339
      @marcusclark1339 Před 2 měsíci +1

      it didn't really

    • @lucky4d725
      @lucky4d725 Před měsícem +12

      @@marcusclark1339 Yes it did.

    • @electricfeverx976
      @electricfeverx976 Před měsícem +15

      Venom especially. The poor guy has been misunderstood in a lot of recent adaptations. It's a nice when they remember Venom's whole motivation used to be about being Spidey's biggest op & how he eventually got his redemption thanks to Peter. Even remembered to add that bit about how Venom isn't just the suit or Eddie, it's both of them together.

  • @harlannguyen4048
    @harlannguyen4048 Před 2 měsíci +76

    If anyone was wondering, yes. Iron Man's playstyle is intended by the devs. IIRC, they describe him as wanting to be the center of attention.

  • @Jaxentdaniel
    @Jaxentdaniel Před 2 měsíci +208

    Was literally just about to go to bed when my CZcams refreshed and I saw “Dorito God 15 seconds ago.” Bed can wait I guess

  • @artist-gj
    @artist-gj Před 2 měsíci +36

    The marketing for this game was so bad, I was interested from the first announcement but had no idea what the game actually played like til I got it, and finding out it was a turn based card game, made me love it so much as RPGs and card games are two of my favorite things

    • @BonzerMrT
      @BonzerMrT Před 2 měsíci +8

      Lucky! I wish that was my reaction. I saw the first couple trailers and was on the edge of my seat. But then I watched the first gameplay reveal and immediately lost all interest. I never felt so disappointed in such a short span of time

    • @drpygmr2416
      @drpygmr2416 Před 6 dny

      Actually tho the marketing made me hyped but I dislike card games and when I found out I got like every bit of hype turned into hatred. Still wont finish the game because it's "grind" feels stupid. Mission, run around talk and collect orbs, end day, loop

  • @undead923
    @undead923 Před 2 měsíci +56

    I’ve played this game already and I fell in love with its charm. The reaction to Hulk’s Worldbreaker card doing ridiculous amounts of damage will never leave me

  • @t4washere384
    @t4washere384 Před 2 měsíci +35

    It's easier to put up with Magik's walls when you've read the New Mutants comic that turn her time in Limbo into a child being "bad touched" metaphor...

  • @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarbo

    i find it funny how different people play the game, spider-man was by far my favorite character, i love how he can remove almost all the first wave enemies with enviromental attacks, and you barely have to focus on the minions with his crazy amount of knockback (i am also a huge spider-man fan and kinda forced myself to learn his playstyle)

  • @SpaceRider15
    @SpaceRider15 Před 2 měsíci +76

    I love how Robbie just constantly fanboys over Johnny Blaze

  • @jfk8540
    @jfk8540 Před 29 dny +12

    i just got the legendary edition for this game on sale for $25 and i have been having an absolute blast with it. at first i wasn’t sure about all the friendship levels and hangouts and stuff around the abbey but i’ve probably spent as much time on that stuff as i have on the actual missions. and i wasn’t too sure about playing as a created character but it works so well in the story and makes the room for you to interact with and become friends with the characters. the gameplay is really solid too, i got it because the animations and graphics looked good but the card combat and the rules make for a great strategy game.

  • @lyrabelacqua4120
    @lyrabelacqua4120 Před 2 měsíci +17

    Nico’s randomized card’s definitely fit her character in the comics and in the show. Due to her staffs very unique limit.

  • @Duke_ofGames
    @Duke_ofGames Před měsícem +8

    I actually had an interview with the combat producer of this game on my podcast channel. It was interesting hearing the choices made to make this a card based game to limit the power level of these heroes to make an interactive experience for the player.

  • @LylasFightclub
    @LylasFightclub Před 2 měsíci +37

    I'm a pretty big Magik fan and personally I really like her default costume in the game, I think it's a really clean design that works tonally for the game, I would've liked to see her more current outfit as an alternative though

  • @mannyphantommm
    @mannyphantommm Před 2 měsíci +13

    I started my journey with the game a few months ago and man I’m glad I tried it out! What a great game! Very outside my comfort zone with run based combat but I grew to love it!

  • @thaosrules
    @thaosrules Před 2 měsíci +16

    its interesting to me that you list Nico as one of the weaker characters. she's a must-have on my team and has cleared entire levels on her own. she's fun and powerful to me!

    • @zzxp1
      @zzxp1 Před měsícem +3

      Her problem is that her initial deck is pretty weak and heavy RNG dependant, you need to get her good cards to get her rolling unlike lets say Ironman who has all he needs from the get go.

  • @Raelyn
    @Raelyn Před 2 měsíci +24

    It's interesting how you perceived Magik. I loved getting to know her and didn't find her grating at all. For me Nico was that character that I actively avoided and maxed friendship with last. She completely rubbed me the wrong way in every conversation and felt very entitled and over-the-top naive about everything. I hated how she straight up ignores you and Magik when it came to the birthday surprise. Plus her gameplay felt the worst to me.

    • @kermitgotthesickkicks4265
      @kermitgotthesickkicks4265 Před měsícem +2

      Wellfamn if I ever get this game I know the character to avoid now

    • @aaronlaughter6471
      @aaronlaughter6471 Před 17 dny

      I know, with Magik it made sense, she was a mutant, got tricked to live in hell. Stuff like that would not make someone the nicest person. Yet Nico acts like such a cunt if you dont agree with her, and then goes on to complain about the Avengers, when there the ones coming up with the plans, and she does nothing to help out. But gets pissy when they "take over"

    • @pokemontrainer5678
      @pokemontrainer5678 Před 15 dny +1

      I personally didn't like Carol Danvers because of how entitled she talked and the way she treated things like when towards the beginning when Bruce falls to lillith and iron man chooses not to kill Bruce. She is mad at him and says he should have taken the shot. And before thay when she says "don't tell Bruce but when they say bring out the big guns they really mean me"

  • @just_an_elli
    @just_an_elli Před 2 měsíci +11

    6:45 "Sonic Frontiers-y" is literally the perfect term for an abundance of unnecessary references

  • @narninian2796
    @narninian2796 Před měsícem +7

    To address the alignment friendship thing - I wouldn't worry about the friendship being "dramatically" effected by your alignment choices; Any given dialogue choice (alignment based or not) will give approximately +1 to +2 at most with few exceptions; Training/complimenting/bringing on missions do that in a repeatable capacity and hangouts/hangs/gifts give WAY more than that. the 1 or 2 points from dialogues in a drop in the bucket

  • @wendellstephens6311
    @wendellstephens6311 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I bought the Legendary edition of this game on sale last year and had a blast with it! Ghost Rider, Ironman, Spider-man, Venom, and light side Hunter were my favorite characters to use. Midnight Suns it deserves more love in spite of its flaws.

  • @KhaosKontroller
    @KhaosKontroller Před 2 měsíci +5

    You upload this like a week after I finished my first (120 hour) playthrough. Incredible timing for an incredible game.

  • @comixproviderftw_02
    @comixproviderftw_02 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I’ve never really been into strategy games, but it’s kinda fun once you get the hang of it.

  • @MajinBewbs
    @MajinBewbs Před 2 měsíci +27

    That’s weird, I really liked that you had to actively make the asshole choices to get on Magik’s good side. Nico was the one character o disliked the most. She’s just so whiny constantly, always shitting on the Avengers

    • @colorweaver5070
      @colorweaver5070 Před měsícem +3

      Funny enough I also really liked Magik and disliked Nico I wonder if that’s common you either like Nico but not Magik or like Magik but not Nico.

    • @oddmystic9343
      @oddmystic9343 Před měsícem +1

      Can you blame her? The only thing the avengers cared about was bringing hulk back but never mentioned bringing Wanda back so I agree with Nico on that point

  • @ChildlikeMan
    @ChildlikeMan Před měsícem +6

    I revisited it recently after initially playing it for only about an hour because of your costume videos, and man I'm so mad I didn't stick with it initially. This game is great and sucked me in big time

  • @Shunryo
    @Shunryo Před 2 měsíci +18

    This dude is COOKING on CZcams rn. He’s breaking free from the avengers game sub to him

  • @WSendam
    @WSendam Před 2 měsíci +12

    Nice Dr.Strangelove reference ❤

  • @theonewhowearscrocs8591
    @theonewhowearscrocs8591 Před 2 měsíci +6

    I just got into this game, glad to see you review it!

  • @makisbizarreadventure4669
    @makisbizarreadventure4669 Před 2 měsíci +12

    I disagree about Nico. I think she's pretty valid on complaints. The Avengers came into their home, had war meetings without them about the state of things, and were giving orders. The Midnight Suns were supposed to work with the chosen on this. And honestly with them we were able to pull back Hulk and Scarlet Witch from Mother's control. Let's not pretend Tony and Strange weren't super pretentious to them throughout the story.

  • @Sytrog
    @Sytrog Před 2 měsíci +11

    The game is free on Epic Game until June 13 btw

  • @tTaseric
    @tTaseric Před 2 měsíci +14

    I wonder if Deadpool could have been improved if his en fuego provided an additional bonus when the level went down. Lets say to get to Level 3 en fuego you'd need to kill 3 enemies, or go back down to level 1 if you take maybe 1/3 your health in damage in exchange for a different but equally strong bonus. Or perhaps he has two stats that scale based on how much en fuego, one scales upwards and one that scales downwards. This would encourage a reckless and carefree playstyle but I feel that's more appropriate for the character

    • @user-lj1nl3ml4i
      @user-lj1nl3ml4i Před 2 měsíci

      He's fine the way he is. Just adapt to his playstyle

    • @tTaseric
      @tTaseric Před 2 měsíci +4

      @@user-lj1nl3ml4i It's not that his playstyle is hard to adapt to it's just that it doesn't fit the character very well.

    • @user-lj1nl3ml4i
      @user-lj1nl3ml4i Před 2 měsíci

      @@tTaseric What would be better?🤷

    • @tTaseric
      @tTaseric Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@user-lj1nl3ml4i Well, I suggested what I think could be better in my original comment.

    • @user-lj1nl3ml4i
      @user-lj1nl3ml4i Před 2 měsíci

      @@tTaseric Honestly, kinda useless. The current IS RISKY: play your abilities well while trying to K.O. with Deadpool abilities and keeping him untouched. Get good🤷

  • @CenturionOfficial
    @CenturionOfficial Před 2 měsíci +5

    Also, i think that a big reason so many people dislike the card aspect for Midnight Sons is due to it being a $70 game at launch with multiple deluxe editions. Whereas in SNAP its a ftp mobile game with a monrtization scheme that isnt actually awful. But overall i gotta say Midnight Sons is my favorite Marvel game to date.

  • @alsaiduq4363
    @alsaiduq4363 Před 2 měsíci +10

    8:43 All the YuGioh refence in other videos make so much sense now lol

  • @Mandalor10
    @Mandalor10 Před 21 dnem +5

    I'll admit that I was extremely disappointed when I found out about the card aspect. I love Xcom games and was hoping for that, but Marvel. I saw it for super cheap with all DLC and decided to give it a shot. I was wrong about the cards. They work really well. I had an absolute blast with this game and I wish more people would play it so we could potentially get a sequel. The only thing I would really change is adding romances. Comic accuracy be damned. And I would make the party 4 people instead of 3.

  • @hasthehighground8560
    @hasthehighground8560 Před 2 měsíci +27

    Idea to fix Deadpool’s gameplay: Instead of Deadpool’s En Fuego being triggered by KOing any enemy, En Fuego is triggered by Deadpool KOing specific marked targets. This is to match Deadpool’s role as a mercenary. Basically, at the beginning of every mission, an enemy is targeted by Deadpool as his “mark.” Deadpool must then need to KO this enemy in order to gain 1 stack of En Fuego. Once the enemy is KOed, a new random enemy is marked at the beginning of the subsequent round. If Deadpool fails to kill his target by the end of the round, he loses 1 stack of En Fuego; Deadpool no longer loses his En Fuego by taking damage. Deadpool loses all of his En Fuego if he is knocked out, making his passive heal actually useful.
    All in all, this change to Deadpool’s playstyle now has synergy with his passive, as he is a progressive overload character that builds up more and more damage in order to eliminate more and more targets.
    This will never happen, but it’s a fun exercise.

    • @SorakuFett
      @SorakuFett Před 2 měsíci +6

      I mean, Firaxis' games are no stranger to sweeping overhaul mods, looking at Civilization and XCOM. Could totally see a Enfuego rework or Scarlet Witch AOE buff mod.

  • @anthonydeadman
    @anthonydeadman Před 11 dny +1

    I only just heard about this game in passing a couple years back, and watched a friend play it recently and I had to get it myself.
    Absolutely addicting to play through and there's always something to do in the Abbey alone.
    Games that are just chock full of endless things to do is something I enjoy since it keeps me invested in spending time playing them.

  • @ArcTrooperRod-269
    @ArcTrooperRod-269 Před 2 měsíci +7

    out of curiosity, are you planning to make a rating suit video (like the ones you did for Marvel's Spider-Man & Square enix Avengers) on the IRON MAN VR suits? because that game have such an awesome variety of suits worth of commenting on
    Specially the Gunsmith variants

  • @lavender317
    @lavender317 Před měsícem +3

    I loved this game SO much. A bit of the modern slag is weird, but aside from that, this game was insanely good and I'm so happy to see other people talking about it cause i feel like this one kinda flew under the radar for most people

  • @aaronlaughter6471
    @aaronlaughter6471 Před 18 dny +3

    I tried this game recently, and just like Xcom 1 and 2, my family had to put out a missing persons report due to all my time being spent by this game.

  • @Dogflamingo
    @Dogflamingo Před 2 měsíci +6

    7:02 Personally I just don't like those types of games because I find them sorta boring, I enjoy strategy and I'm fine playing turn based games but I'd much prefer to just play other games
    11:57 Damn, haven't heard that name in ages. Genuinely my only exposure to him is through the lego games haha
    Also, as someone else pointed out midnight suns is free on epic games store from now till 13th June, I literally just got it rn coz why not 🤷‍♂

  • @Amigmamale
    @Amigmamale Před 2 měsíci +15

    It took me like two hours of feeling like quitting the game to become addicted to it and put in about 500 hours, I wish this game still got support or a second character pass considering big MS characters like Daredevil and Moon Knight didn't make it in

  • @shadolinkum
    @shadolinkum Před 6 dny +1

    I honestly very much enjoyed the game, the story, and the camraderie between the characters. I wish there’s more especially with the cliff.

  • @Ori_Reviews
    @Ori_Reviews Před 2 měsíci +4

    This game is genuinely amazing I still play it

  • @Phobiapanda
    @Phobiapanda Před 7 dny +1

    I normally dislike the card rpg games but I gave midnight suns a try on sale and was immediately addicted

  • @evilyunomiles
    @evilyunomiles Před 2 měsíci +7

    Yeah, magics comic suit gives her a GREAT “personality”

  • @Rav_Ram
    @Rav_Ram Před 2 měsíci +9

    To this day I always see "watch it be a card game 😂💀" in the comments of superhero game trailers. They'll never know how good this game was. Admittedly I was one of them until I got it on a sale.

    • @king_poyo64
      @king_poyo64 Před měsícem +2

      Anyone who doesn’t like card games are just unlucky, I know this because I’m the unlucky guy.

    • @nightwish1453
      @nightwish1453 Před měsícem +2

      I did see comments of people complaining it’s a card game and not an action game, which seeing how mediocre the recent action games for the last few years feels like dead end

  • @adivorcee2357
    @adivorcee2357 Před 15 dny +4

    Only thing that would make this game better is the ability to smooch Tony Stark

  • @ChildlikeMan
    @ChildlikeMan Před měsícem +2

    It's funny you said what you did about exploring the Abbey Grounds, cause that's my favorite part of the game. This is probably one of my favorite hubs in a game

  • @Bananernator
    @Bananernator Před 12 dny +1

    I think making Scarlett witch have the glass cannon buffs that Deadpool has and then DP should get a strong self destruct where he revives after 2 battles or something and then wolverine’s taunts

  • @elmaskaras
    @elmaskaras Před 2 měsíci +3

    I bought the game last year second hand for 30 bucks and despite its shortcomings i loved every second of it

  • @xaviiiiv
    @xaviiiiv Před 24 dny +1

    Hulk being unlocked at the end just killed the hype for me 💔

  • @StreetfighterTips
    @StreetfighterTips Před 29 dny +1

    Hulk is unkillable machine and can increase his health like crazy with max rage

  • @NewYearsMixDDS2012
    @NewYearsMixDDS2012 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Magik was my favorite character in the game! She was awesome!

  • @iiReaperv2
    @iiReaperv2 Před 27 dny +2

    I paid £15 for the deluxe edition, been chipping away at it slowly over the last few months. For that price I've already easily got my money's worth, and I feel like I've barely gotten started with it. It's not perfect but the combat is extremely satisfying when things fall into place.

  • @warmmilk_
    @warmmilk_ Před 16 dny +1

    I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this game

  • @brodysdaddy
    @brodysdaddy Před 23 dny +2

    This was my goty 2023

  • @ranieldale4842
    @ranieldale4842 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Currently watching this video, when I go to check what game is free on the epic games store...
    Midnight suns is free till the 13th. If this is just a coincidence that's actually wild.

  • @gz207
    @gz207 Před 2 měsíci +6

    I think it's funny how my opinion on magik is total opposite of yours, since I like her a lot in this game to the point of her being my first maxed friendship character, even tho I'm way more of Spider-man fan and he got second maxed out (but I agree on her costumes tho)
    Something I find odd is Doctor Strange place in the story, he's sometimes treated as part of the Avengers by the Suns which is weird since I don't see him as part of the avengers and while he's not a core midnight sons character in the comics to my knowledge, he helped build the midnight sons team in Damnation and it was gonna lead to a midnight sons book after with him on the team so I don't understand why he is treated as part of avengers and cast out even tho he's part of the emo kids side plot

    • @DoritoGOD2811
      @DoritoGOD2811  Před 2 měsíci +3

      As I said, I'm not very familiar with Magik, so it's nice to hear the perspective of someone who is. Also glad to hear I'm not alone in regards to her costumes😅
      Yeah Doc Strange being associated with the Avengers is odd for sure, but that can be chocked up to MCU synergy.

    • @gz207
      @gz207 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@DoritoGOD2811 unfortunately MCU synergy will always be in other medias even if just by a little, like Peter in this game feels like it's leaning towards more of MCU Peter than 616 Peter but not a big deal
      The review is great, and I want to know if you have plan on doing more Midnight suns videos, like the concepts you had for other Marvel characters in this gameplay style or even a video ranking all of the suits in the game at least for all the Marvel heroes

    • @DoritoGOD2811
      @DoritoGOD2811  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@gz207 I'll make videos on the costumes for sure. I'll have more details in a community post in the next few days.

  • @anthonybaggott9825
    @anthonybaggott9825 Před 25 dny +1

    The problem with this game, is everyone thought it was going to be a new Ultimate Alliance type of game. Then, literally last minute they revealed it’s a card game. I worked at a GameStop, and we have 10-15 preorders cancelled.
    I think a turn based game could’ve worked, if it was shown off for what it is, far sooner

  • @spacegoat0133
    @spacegoat0133 Před 17 dny +1

    Its just one of those games that LOOKS off putting but when you actually have play it, it’s satisfying

  • @SamSphinx
    @SamSphinx Před měsícem +2

    I platinumed this game. Did like two and a half playthroughs I think. So I wholeheartedly agree with pretty much all the positives and negatives brought up in this review :P

  • @Silverslate
    @Silverslate Před 20 dny +1

    I liked the Abbey but yeah, they should have added a shoulder button prompt to zip to another vendor as long as you've interacted with one to be in the menu at all. That way you'd just have to run to your left to speak to Blade and then you can just do everything with no running around the house.

  • @joownscamera
    @joownscamera Před 2 měsíci +1

    This video taught me not to judge the game on what I wish it was but for what it actually is
    In other words putting aside the game I want and enjoying the game I have

  • @invertedname3099
    @invertedname3099 Před měsícem +1

    Holy hell…I remember the trailers but didn’t know it already came out lol.

  • @Ai.chehade
    @Ai.chehade Před 25 dny +1

    I actually loved the game, would have loved to see competitive gaming with that mechanics and structure in a PVP World.

  • @lumberjack5035
    @lumberjack5035 Před 24 dny +1

    Dude this game was so underrated, I really enjoyed it. It's always nice to play as a faceless character that actually speaks. My only gripe was it wasn't long enough and there wasn't more base characters in the game itself. The gameplay is awesome, it really makes you think and strategize and it makes you wanna keep playing because of all the different characters and abilities, the battles are always fresh.
    The other thing i think was overlooked was the relationship system. I know everyone likes to dog on romance-like mechanics but with this world, it works. You already know these characters so you know who you'd like to get closer to and getting more relationships leveled up, unlocks more content in the game so it gives you reason.
    This game wasn't perfect but it was sure as hell better than The Avengers game lol I hope this game someday gets the recognition it deserves and they make another game like this. I personally think the bones of this game would work great for an X-Men game. Live at the school, go to class, train your powers for missions and get to know the teachers and classmates.

  • @RyanJerdon
    @RyanJerdon Před měsícem +1

    I had shoulder surgery last year and discovered this game. I was only able to use one hand while healing. This game kept me sane from boredom. I fully enjoyed the game. I loved Hulk, Deadpool, Dr strange and Wolverine. I wish we got Punisher and more DLC.

  • @thanhannguyen5609
    @thanhannguyen5609 Před 20 dny +1

    Got this game for free from epic game. Wasn't really a big fan of card game until I actually playing and Ooh boy, I'm so glad they made this a card game. An rpg would made it really difficult for you to fully understand how to control a character, and balancing. I mean, how would you make Magik's portal functional as a focus for fighting style? And how would other character interact with the same situation? Making it an rpg would massively increase the time, resource and effort needed to put into a solo game. One more thing I love is the game doesn't have any micro transaction, if you want you can pay $23 for the season pass dlc but that's it. And the dlc really worth the money. The Deadpool mission was the best for me, Morbius and Venom are nice too, while Storm basic deck was a bit under whelming until you unlock her stronger card and make her a literal force of nature

  • @Haos51
    @Haos51 Před 10 dny +2

    Honestly I just loved this game.

  • @prauwnsauce
    @prauwnsauce Před 21 dnem +1

    You gotta trust in the heart of the cards.

  • @torsoclinic
    @torsoclinic Před 21 dnem +1

    As a huge magik fan, I was pleased with her outfits, I'm used to her in the classic New Mutants yellow uniforms. Obviously I wish we got both, but I'm not upset.

  • @TheGillyWonka
    @TheGillyWonka Před měsícem +1

    I really enjoyed this game when it came out. I love the Abbey and walking around talking to characters, I love my Hunter the customization options of the game. The story was okay, frankly. The gameplay itself is fun, though it has its flaws. I recognize its not perfect but I don't suspect they'll have a chance to make another. So this game, while not a diamond in the rough, certainly will hold a special place in my heart and my Steam library

  • @hermitjayt
    @hermitjayt Před 7 dny +1

    Honestly, it really plays like a modern JRPG. But, with card

  • @SandwitchZebra
    @SandwitchZebra Před 26 dny +1

    Just have to say, this video encouraged me to buy the game (I did it on sale for about $20, which is one hell of a deal) and I’m having a blast! Thank you for that.
    That being said, I didn’t really get what you meant by “Sonic Frontiers-y” until I played the game lol. “Man, (character) would love this!” “Hey, you should meet (character)!” “Haha, this reminds me of (character)!” I do like that it clearly comes from a place of love and not “I clapped when I saw it!” though.

  • @zacharywilson9248
    @zacharywilson9248 Před 22 dny +1

    Title referencing Dr. Strangelove? Big W.

  • @Optimusj1975
    @Optimusj1975 Před 22 dny +1

    About Magik, I don't know what they have done with her since child Illiyana died to the Legacy Virus, but old Magik isn't supposed to be like that. She hid pretty well how she was f-ed up most of the time, and used many different diversions if people got too close to the truth.

  • @Amon_Star
    @Amon_Star Před měsícem +4

    I really liked Midnight Suns. From the gameplay to the “cheesy” character dynamics. Some of them were sitcom like and I was all for it. Like Magik’s birthday or Blade’s book club. Blade’s book club was hilarious to me. Blade creates a book club in an attempt to get closer to Captain Marvel and is sort of peeved when other people join. When Captain America joins he asks the hunter if Blade created this club because Blade wanted to be friends with him. Loving chaos I told Captain America he was right on the money. The game was full of those cheesy events and I loved it. My favorite character was Magik. Someone I didn’t know about until this game. She had her own story and interesting story and was voiced by the amazing Laura Bailey. Explaining why she was my best friend. She quite literally never let me down (In part to how she rolled 2 Limbo’s Grasp with Free on them early in the campaign. She was the only companion I was honest with before the final battle. While it was parties, sunshine, and rainbows with everyone else. I told her I might not make it back(the dark option) and what she said moved me more than what everyone else had to say. I will say as far as the gameplay goes I enjoyed the loop (except rolling for card mods but, Rng helps the game time go longer I guess) and if you put time into every character they can be great. All except for Deadpool. He rides a fine line and is rng heavy. As he wants to draw his own cards get a crazy amount of KOs to fill up his ever increasing meter. Even though you can get free on a card that gives him ressist, can draw a good amount of cards while giving the next 2 ally kills to count towards his stack count, as well as mods on his cards he falls flat. As you need to at least reach 3 full stacks for Deadpool to become a character as his damage and effects are so low prior. And with over leveling you will come to find (even with a mark support or if you run mark on his chain attack) even with other cards being quick or drawing cards on KO (even if you know them into another ally for card draw) you will always be running out of Deadpool cards and your action economy isn’t as efficient as other characters. You can actually finish missions well before Deadpool gets all his stacks. Most characters do have a character Identity. Even characters like Ghost Rider have a place as each character can heal passively each turn and he has a card that can make him immune to damage (that you can get free on) and heal him. There are a few rules in the game for every character. Everyone wants at least 1 Free card (you can justify more than just 1 free card at times)and 1 quick card. Everyone also wants a way to draw a card or 2cards. This can be draw last attack played on a card that is baseline free or another skill. Every team wants a mark support and preferably a way to get strengthen. When you reach “endgame” tanking stops mattering unless you want to play to a gimic. As you can win most missions in 2-3 rounds. My favorite gimmick character is from Nico and the DLC characters (aside from Deadpool). Nico’s double up skill is crazy. You can mod it to +2 redraws on card play or give it a redraw effect. If you roll double up all skills in hand, with 2 copies of double up (with skill on them) in hand you can duplicate some of the best skill cards in the game that are single use forever. Venom’s assimilation and Hulk’s always angry are my favorite to do this on. I once gave hulk 30K health just because I could. He had so many rage counters he hit the visual limit on them. As for venom more copies of his midnight suns card (it adds quick to all his cards and every card draws a venom card) allows him to clear the board as his cards can have thier modded effects (being draw cards on KO or gain strengthen). There is so much to say about this game. It’s kind of a shame this game didn’t do well enough commercially. As I’ve loved most of Firaxis’ games and I hope they continue to do so.

  • @RuralProgressive
    @RuralProgressive Před 16 dny +1

    I love card games so this game just clicked for me immediately, put 400 hours into it in several playthroughs and I want a sequel that’s even better

  • @hasthehighground8560
    @hasthehighground8560 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I’d like a link to that google doc that you mention at the end, please.
    It’s a complete pipe dream, but I hope that a spiritual successor to this game using the same gameplay but starring the X Men gets made.
    Maybe lean full into the X-Com influence and have it be set in space among the backdrop of the “Shi’ar-Brood war” that is mentioned by Storm.

  • @ArcaneZippity
    @ArcaneZippity Před 23 dny +1

    Thanks for the critique video and commentary... This game got a lot of heat before and after release, both due to poor marketing, as well as people not liking the Friend Simulator aspect of the game... I enjoyed the game for the most part, and the only real issue I had with it (beyond some occasional optimization FPS issues) was the daily grinding of resources... The first time I tried to play the game after I bought it a while ago, the daily resource grind in order to progress made me quit playing... Where as my recent playthrough I opted to mod the basic resources (not the plants) so I wouldn't have to grind them so hard, and was able to enjoy all other aspects of the game far more...
    Yes, the face visuals were not perfect when characters spoke, but I've seen far worse in other games (i.e. Mass Effect Andromeda using the Frostbite engine, and some others)... That part didn't really bother me, because I enjoyed the conversations with the characters... I tried my best to 100% the game, and I'm pretty sure I never got to experience absolutely every line of dialogue available, because there is a randomness to some it plus your decisions got you different replies... Which is always something I like in Story Rich RPG's... I really enjoyed the side story lines that came with the DLC characters, and how they tied into the main story... At the end they really don't play much of a roll, and that was fine, because I didn't expect them to, being DLC's...
    The Secondary Story's involving the exploration, learning about the Hunters past, and the clubs scenes really helped flesh out the Hunter and other characters... They were interesting and fun, being able to see different sides of certain characters personalities and their interactions with one another... The Main Story, while the I do agree the overall goal was simple, I still enjoyed the content leading up to the end... The end itself, although the battles were super fun and somewhat more difficult then prior fights, kind felt a bit underwhelming... Mostly because it was slightly cliche, slightly predictable, and far too short... The cliffhanger, while cool, and leaving me wanting to see more, it was disappointing in that the likelyhood we'll get a sequel to this game, given it didn't sell well, is highly unlikely... And I feel that is a shame...
    The game play mechanics were simple, and based on how much you focused in on the Researching, slowly opened up further repeatable content if you wanted lots of things to do... Most of that content is either optional and/or it eventually became almost unnecessary depending on your need for new cards, more resources, or you just liked having more things to do... Which was nice to have those options... The daily combat was a unique and fun system as well... Some battles were almost chess like in how you decided to tackle given scenarios and situations... With the drawing of random cards, adding a huge amount of variety to each combat sequence...
    The so called "Friendship Simulator" aspect of the game, trying to build up friendship levels with each character became my primary focus most of the time... As I wanted to experience the interactions opened up by each friendship level... Sure, the friendship levels also tied somewhat into their combat stats, but the interactions are a big part of the character growth between your character and all the other characters... Is it perfect all the time? No... There are some character dialogues and personalities I liked more than others... Yes, there was quite a bit of quippy dialogue that was not very serious, but overall it didn't bother me so much... A few of the characters were probably a bit over the top when it came to whining about certain things... While I liked Nico, she was probably the character I got annoyed with, now and then, the most... While I understood the aesthetic they were going for, it just felt a bit more artificial and out of place now and then... I think people will have their favorites and their less favorites...
    Generally, I think the game is good... Not perfect, but I still think it's a decent game overall... Do the characters stick to the Comics or are they infected with MCU non-sense? I felt it more closely followed the comics and didn't feel any MCU non-sense existed in the game, that I noticed... Is it worth paying full price for? Depends, but if you're unsure you could wait till it's on sale... Same goes for the Season Pass for the character DLC's... If you're going to buy one, better to buy em all...

  • @ExileRika
    @ExileRika Před měsícem +1

    Midnight Suns is an underappreciated gem

  • @ngmajora6986
    @ngmajora6986 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Legitimately fucking depressing there is/were more people willing to give Avengers/Suicide Squad a chance than this game somply because it isnt a big dumb action game

    • @joshieboy9727
      @joshieboy9727 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Its because those games have actually fkn gameplay.
      Awful gameplay yes, but its better than cards

    • @16_bit_bungo
      @16_bit_bungo Před 2 měsíci +6

      ​@@joshieboy9727 And it being a Card Game/RPG outright invalidates it from having Gameplay... How exactly?

    • @joshieboy9727
      @joshieboy9727 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@16_bit_bungo no, it has gameplay, but very little, if u like it, then cool, more power to ya, but me personally, i hate it

    • @BonzerMrT
      @BonzerMrT Před 2 měsíci

      Yes because I rather sit around picking cards out for hours on end watching the game play itself, then actually running around and fighting with my character.

    • @MaiarOlorin45
      @MaiarOlorin45 Před 26 dny +1

      It’s ok that people like different things.

  • @vikramamarnathgarg5237
    @vikramamarnathgarg5237 Před 4 dny +1

    Nico is by far my fav character other than hunter and I am 12 hours in the game. List goes like this.
    1. Hunter
    2. Nico
    3. Blade
    4. Ghost Rider
    5. Magik

  • @andreworders7305
    @andreworders7305 Před měsícem +2

    1:52 Whedon-itis

  • @connorraleigh1122
    @connorraleigh1122 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I love the dr. strangelove reference lol

  • @avonhertz1969
    @avonhertz1969 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Your opinion on the avengers A day spiderman combat mechanics would be amazing

  • @donovanlarsen7982
    @donovanlarsen7982 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Severely disappointed to hear this game doesn’t have any of Magik’s post-AvX costumes.

  • @level3xfactor
    @level3xfactor Před 2 měsíci +1

    This game is so underrated, I love it

  • @ActuallyMori
    @ActuallyMori Před 2 měsíci +2

    Midnight Suns is so so good and I wish it was bigger

  • @inferior3199
    @inferior3199 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I still don't have strong feelings for this game, but I can't deny it went super underappreciated.

  • @jumarob
    @jumarob Před měsícem +2

    I loved this game, one of the few I actually finished

  • @evansellers5205
    @evansellers5205 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Listening to this while playing midnight suns.

  • @LucasHopkins2006
    @LucasHopkins2006 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Kinda wishing I watched this video earlier, I just got the game like an hour ago and I got it on the PS4 so we’ll see how that goes with the glitches and whatnot (I’ve got such great timing) (edit: ok, haven’t run into a lot of glitches, the textures keep blurring not long after I start the game up when I go back to it but my main problem is that every time I get on, like an hour or two in, the freaking thing crashes and it’s never consistent on when or why it happens, it’s so annoying, especially since the game sucks at auto-saving so I usually lose a little bit of progress whenever it does crash meaning I keep manually saving and I don’t want to play a game while constantly wondering every second when it’s gonna crash, seriously how did this get made to work so badly on the PS-freaking-4 of all things?!). But after this and all the gameplay I’ve seen, I’m looking forward to playing it especially since I got the Legendary Edition since it’s on a 75% discount right now so it was $25 and I figured “why not” (definitely gonna put Iron Man in the Bleeding Edge armor as soon as I’m able to, not big on that main suit)

  • @alsaiduq4363
    @alsaiduq4363 Před 2 měsíci +3

    YEAAAAH MORE CONTENT FROM YOU

  • @sunsetvibe1063
    @sunsetvibe1063 Před měsícem +1

    A bug I found on the ps4 version that was funny was when I played the dlc missions with the introductory characters. They immediately defaulted to their Midnight Sun outfits. But when I looked at the suit selections, they were still locked. So when I switched to another skin, I couldn’t select them again so I had to progress through the game to get the outfits I started out with. How does a bug like this exist?

  • @loselot6044
    @loselot6044 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This game is surprisingly good. I just wished that more people would've given this game the time of day. Especially since it gives characters like Robbie and Nico the spotlight they basically never got. And yes, Magik is standoffish in the comics, too, BUT that's just the surface level of the character if you just get a bit more beneath the surface she's a lot better

  • @wickedprophet2375
    @wickedprophet2375 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I think I love this game for two major reasons, I love the comics and I came from 100s of hours in xcom. I’m not averse to turn based games inherently, and I liked the attention to the decades of material each character had. I remember in the early days of the mcu, when it wasn’t cool to be a nerd yet, and I would wait for each movie expecting some storylines are characters to be prominent or at least an obscure reference for the hardcore comic fans. Now it seems like the mcu wants to reference itself from the better times. I know there are rights limitations regarding the live action films, but the closed world settings of each movie make them feel too separate and not like a living world as it is in the comics, where anyone may show up if they are based in that area or passing through.

  • @ChinoWantan
    @ChinoWantan Před měsícem +5

    "en fuego" does not make sense in spanish though.... they literally google translated on fire lool

  • @brenn0818
    @brenn0818 Před 2 měsíci +1

    i am glad people are starting to love this game

  • @comicbookking3446
    @comicbookking3446 Před 2 měsíci +34

    Venom was portrayed better in this game than he was in Marvel Spider-Man 2.

    • @user-lj1nl3ml4i
      @user-lj1nl3ml4i Před 2 měsíci +3

      Oh sure, the cliché where Eddie is a loser trying to convince himself a hero. Annoying and washed take on the character

    • @pn2294
      @pn2294 Před 2 měsíci +2

      You mean how he’s an unimportant character here?