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Hey, at certain points during the video you have random flashes to other scenes that is really jarring to the viewer. Not sure if you know this. Other than that, great review.
Sorry man, but i'm not going to set up 15 accounts, just because now everybody and their grandmother think they can make their own online game platform. Yes, it's a good game, but i'm not going to support this behaviour
Hey Skill Up can u please try out thronebreaker? It's the best game I have played this year and it's really orverlooked and underrated. CDPR has made another amazing game like the Witcher 3 and it seems like no one really cares.
I've loved Supergiant's games ever since TotalBiscuit introduced me to Bastion. The art style, gameplay, music (my god, the music), story telling, voice acting, world building...... Everything is about their games is excellent.
for me Bastion was only good game they brought out, i didn't like transistor to much it was "okay", i didn't bother with that battle simulator type game could be good but what i saw of game play it didn't felt like my cup of tea Hades looks good just pissed its not coming to steam, i understand that its just another app, but that's problem why do i need another app to play same game on PC should of been available on steam as well.
I've cried on the day they've announced his passing. I don't cry often. He was an exemplary game critic and true giant of game journalism. Rest in peace, TB. Hope you now can adjust all the FOV sliders.
I'm seriously glad you did a review of this game, especially when I'm a huge fan of Supergiant. I definitely do not like the idea of them only having the game in early access and available only on the Epic Game store, but at the same time, I kinda understand on their decision to do so. I just kinda wish they brought the same voice actor for Bastion and Transistor into this game - but that's just me being biased.
It think early access is a good idea for a roguelike, it fits with how the genre works, slowly uncovering more as the game is updated. Being exclusive to one launcher isn't that big of a deal. They say it'll be on other platforms after release (read: it'll wind up on steam), and Epic gives Supergiant a better cut of the profits, which is a good thing. So unless you're sold on playing an early access roguelike you can just wait for the full release and it wont matter. (Especially considering Supergiant released a game last year, and previously it was a few years between each release.)
Honestly I can’t blame them for making it exclusive on Epic’s store. Not only does it give them a larger cut of their sales(meaning selling their game elsewhere would make them lose money), but the more successful games that become exclusive on Epic’s store the sooner Steam will have to adapt and improve in order to convince those developers to come back.
@@trevordavis6830 Nah they just fuck the consumer by giving them no choice except use an inferior platform because they aren't sure their shit game will sell well.
@@CeleryMan666 1) There is literally no difference between playing a game bought off of Steam and the Epic store. While Epic doesn't offer as many consumer friendly features as Steam does, they still cost the same to buy and play exactly the same. So at most, it's a minor annoyance. 2) The only way to get Valve to improve Steam is to hurt their revenue. And the only way to do that is by doing stuff like this. 3) If you were selling a product, why on Earth would you sell it at a store that's going to take a lot bigger chunk of your money than another store? You're literally purposefully losing money at that point. 4) The developers of Hades have stated that the full game is coming to Steam still.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe in the FAQ for the game it is stated that only Early Access is exclusive to Epic's Store. The full game will release on Steam as well.
@@kyotheman69 I never recommended purchasing the game in early access. But a lot of people (me included) use the Steam wishlist to keep track of games they're interested in. Not being able to add this to my wishlist means I probably will have forgotten about it by the time it comes out and subsequently not purchase it. Not to mention that a decent margin of people buy games from other people's wishlist as a gift.
Don't diss the bow, the bow is amazing, but requires a different playstyle to the melee weapons (although you can specialize in close range bow attacks if you're feeling daring). Dash + Power shot is amazing once you get the timing down. And you have to be parsimonious about using Special because it leaves you rooted in place for a second. I do love that all the weapons are, as you said, viable - I've beaten the final boss at least once with every weapon.
Too clever there using TB's picture to sew up the "rogue-like" discussion, fond memories of him spending years and years arguing about what constitutes a proper Rogue imitator vs a "Rogue-lite" as he called the more modern genre
The soundtracks to Supergiant games are soooo good, I've listened to them more than most albums! I always have Bastion and Transistor soundtracks on loop while I paint.
I love the review and I am super happy that you chose to review this game as it gets better. The one thing that I have to disagree with is your comment about the yellow armored enemies and how they force you into ranged builds more to combat the lack of attack animation interrupts. I believe that instead of making you use the range more, it forces you to be more tactical with your positioning and effective use of dashes. Once you get to the point of having multiple dashes, the fight become less about who can hit each other from the farthest distance and more about how you are able to predict the enemy's movement and attacks to avoid them and strike them down. I would also like to point out that the armored enemies also, in addition to having super armor on attacks and a second, stronger health bar, they attack more often and, in the case of the mage, have a more powerful attack pattern. I have sunk over 50 hours into this game so far and beaten what is currently there 4 times, once with each weapon, and I have discovered a lot of cool tech options with the individual weapons. I hope that you see this comment and take note of it, and I also hope that you keep on making awesome content like this.
Since you made this video I’ve been keeping my eye on this game. I just bought the full version today, beat the first two bosses and this is possibly my favourite game of all time now Thank you good sir
God, how i adore the MUSIC, ARTSTYLE and VOICE ACTING in these games. Like srsly, bless Darren Korb, Jen Zee and especially Logan Cunningham who has a redicilous range in his voices
I don’t know what it is but I just don’t like the feel of melee combat when the camera is so far away. It just feels like I’m trying to play a video game on a monitor while sitting at the other end of the room.
just came across your channel and i have to say its great!, i just watched 2 hours worth of reviews, thanks for making me spend even more time on my CZcams addiction!! :)
transistor was phenomenal! only video game soundtrack i've ever bought and i still get chills listening to it... but i couldn't get into pyre, so i was kinda resistant about hades. thanks for the preview!
I'm very happy and not at all surprised that you covered this. I have always loved SuperGiant's work. Goes even extra that I've been a fan of Greg Kasavin since I was a kid. They will definitely benefit from the exposure you've provided because everyone knows (that I know, anyway) that your opinion is one of the most respectable ones to look for.
Finally started playing it today and absolutely loved it. This was my first supergiant game and I can definitely see why they have such a great reputation. Everything from music, art style, gameplay, voice acting (which I found later is first time for any of their game so far) was excellent.
I bought this game having only been mildy interested in Rogue likes - holy shit I am addicted to this game..Its so well done and just plain fun. Being on Epic Game store SHOULD NOT be a deterrent to playing this excellent game.
Merry Christmas! I'm glad you got to Hades as well! I discovered this little gem about two weeks ago, already finished the current content once and I must say I think it's the best game by Supergiant so far!
Supergiant does fantastic work and this looks like more of it. Can't wait to pick this up, either for Switch or PS4 (but preferably Switch). Hopefully Pyre makes it over as well. Haven't given that one a go yet.
I'll get 99% of my games on Switch where possible. I only get a game on PS4 if it's a big AAA game. While Doom was a great Switch port, I'll be getting Doom Eternal on PS4 simply because it'll look, run and feel better to play.
Hey Ralph, loved the vid. I'm not big on roguelikes, but there are some I really like (i.e. Binding of Isaac and Dead Cells), and wanted to ask you for your opinion on Isaac (if you've played it), and if I'd like Hades based on my feelings toward Hades.
I like your Reviews a lot because of all the details provided (the amount of time you spent in discussing the Game's Combat System is unprecedented to say the least) and the heavy emphasis on Gameplay that isn't present in other review channels like IGN and even Angry Joe. I wish you could do the same for visually enlightening Games like Gris instead of spending an insane of time expressing your fandom over it's beauty and eye-gasping glory. FOCUS ON GAMEPLAY!! GIVE ALL THE INFO WE NEED!! Keep it up. Your Channel will be wholeheartedly welcomed into my CZcams Subscriptions list soon enough. Happy Holidays M8.
It looks fun! It looks hard, too. In all this footage you look like you're barely surviving! I've been watching NoClip's documentary on the development process and it really seems like SuperGiant is doing early access _right_ Go check it out! The dev team is a really likeable little group of passionate folks.
Jesse H. The game is kinda easy and fun. It’s easier than dead cells for sure because it is in early state and devs have a lot to do with balancing things. The player of the clip is bad so you are seeing low health all the time. Most players beat the game (as it is right now) easily
Loving this game, and at such an early stage, puts many other "Early Access" games to shame, will be a game I easily check in with every patch and one that will only improve :3
I finally "finished" it for the first time today. I was impressed that they actually added in character dialogue *with* voice acting in relation to the game being incomplete. I'm definitely buying it a second time when it comes to switch. I'll likely buy it in Ps4 as well.
I wonder if early access means that we may get a more in depth endgame for this IP. It appears to be set up perfectly for this! And it would be great if it had Diablo type longevity.
Literally borrowed my friends laptop to play this.. SuperGiant is among one of my favorite devs ever. Bastion, Transistor and Pyre were all incredible games.
I was a litte late getting around to Dead Cells. Picked it up a couple days ago and love it. When I get done playing that I will definitely be checking out Hades in the future.
I personally applaud the move by Supergiant and Epic. Epic could finally challenge Valve and force them to improve the cesspool that Steam currently is. Valve already changed their partnership incentives for games with high sales in response, which just proves the point. Competition forces change, and those changes will ultimately benefit consumers. So while I’m not thrilled loading another launcher on my PC, I’ll happily do it for a great game and the chance to break the monopoly that has allowed Valve to grow complacent.
Epic know if they didn't have the exclusivity deal then it would be largely ignored on their store, a store they wan't to push as a competitor to Steam 2019. The Epic store is new and will develop over time I can imagine, they also matched the Steam refund policy just yesterday so give them a chance.
Looks dope. Going to wait and see what the full release is like. Hopefully they will release it on Steam and other platforms. If it comes to the switch I am definitely picking it up for that, it would be a great platform for it.
It's insanely frustrating to me how happy you were to see a major company take on Steam and then immediately how against change you are if change requires the slightest ounce of inconvenience at all. The epic games store is not Ubisoft or EA's or Bethesda's launcher. It is a proper marketplace and competitor for steam. It can't drive Steam to be better if you are unwilling to click an icon on your desktop to shop there.
I think I saw the developer said somewhere that it will be on steam after it is full released. Here, they said it will come to other platforms after the release: www.supergiantgames.com/blog/hades-faq/
I hope they make Achilles into a boss fight, after all the friendship he build up with the main character and he is employed by the hades after all. In fact I hope I can fight every npc in the future they all seems awesome except medusa she is just adorable.
I am very excited for this one. Bastion remains one of my favorite games I like to revisit every year (similar to Journey), it has amazing sound design, world building, fun combat that never gets stale thanks to the shine, and that sexy voice over. Plus the game really has to be played twice to even appreciate the story's cyclical nature.
like seriously, logan cunningham has or can make one of the sexiest voices (narrator, the sword etc.) along with the voice of max payne. but yeah, bastion also remains in my nr.1 place of the whole trio (hades not yet included). transistor kinda annyoed me with the combat system, thats why pyre is at my 2nd place
the all "I would like this on steam rather than Epic Store" is a valid consumer point, but there is nothing to say about it, Epic store is better for developers and developers will support it. Supergiant will not lose millions just to have the game on Steam, a platform that is not working anymore as a showcase, but just a place for devs to put a digital copy on sale. Anyway, everybody always complained about Steam, now that a (curated) alternative comes out nobody likes it? Just to recap steam takes 30 %, Epic store takes 12%. That 18% is a good reason not to sell games on steam anymore. Tim Sweeney said that Steam would be profitable at 8% ... I guess it's just a matter of time than another Store will come up with a 8/92 share for devs.
Honestly the whole "Steam would make more at 8%" makes me beg the question "why not just 15?", because it's obvious that as time goes on, the devs want more and more money, which in turn leads to more greed, greed which we already accuse any publisher of doing.
Dokolus if the 30% of steam would go to devs, then they will be less greedy on monetisation, most devs can afford their own platforms, is the customer that doesn’t get accustom to them (see uplay) . Running online stores takes resources and it’s ok to pay those shops, but not 30%
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Id like you to review furi. Its on sale on steam until jan 3 as well i believe.
I heard a "it just works" in there fallowed by the one negative thing about combat, the yellow bars. I just thought that was funny.
Hey, at certain points during the video you have random flashes to other scenes that is really jarring to the viewer. Not sure if you know this. Other than that, great review.
Sorry man, but i'm not going to set up 15 accounts, just because now everybody and their grandmother think they can make their own online game platform. Yes, it's a good game, but i'm not going to support this behaviour
Hey Skill Up can u please try out thronebreaker? It's the best game I have played this year and it's really orverlooked and underrated.
CDPR has made another amazing game like the Witcher 3 and it seems like no one really cares.
Decided to stop by after the official 1.0 release. Its improved SO MUCH and is the best rogue like I've played since Binding of Isaac
I've loved Supergiant's games ever since TotalBiscuit introduced me to Bastion. The art style, gameplay, music (my god, the music), story telling, voice acting, world building...... Everything is about their games is excellent.
Why do you have the SkillUp profile picture to the right of your name?
@@RealMisterDoge I am sponsoring the channel with a monthly sub, the same as Twitch tvs system.
Neat
Good for you man
for me Bastion was only good game they brought out, i didn't like transistor to much it was "okay", i didn't bother with that battle simulator type game could be good but what i saw of game play it didn't felt like my cup of tea
Hades looks good just pissed its not coming to steam, i understand that its just another app, but that's problem why do i need another app to play same game on PC should of been available on steam as well.
Have yourself a very buggy christmas Ralph
Transistor soundtrack always gives me chills.
Rest in peace Total Biscuit 02:10.
I've cried on the day they've announced his passing. I don't cry often. He was an exemplary game critic and true giant of game journalism.
Rest in peace, TB. Hope you now can adjust all the FOV sliders.
No Sam singing?
D I S L I K E
I'm seriously glad you did a review of this game, especially when I'm a huge fan of Supergiant. I definitely do not like the idea of them only having the game in early access and available only on the Epic Game store, but at the same time, I kinda understand on their decision to do so. I just kinda wish they brought the same voice actor for Bastion and Transistor into this game - but that's just me being biased.
It think early access is a good idea for a roguelike, it fits with how the genre works, slowly uncovering more as the game is updated.
Being exclusive to one launcher isn't that big of a deal. They say it'll be on other platforms after release (read: it'll wind up on steam), and Epic gives Supergiant a better cut of the profits, which is a good thing.
So unless you're sold on playing an early access roguelike you can just wait for the full release and it wont matter. (Especially considering Supergiant released a game last year, and previously it was a few years between each release.)
You mean Logan Cunningham? He's in Hades :) he plays multiple characters. Check the credits!
Honestly I can’t blame them for making it exclusive on Epic’s store. Not only does it give them a larger cut of their sales(meaning selling their game elsewhere would make them lose money), but the more successful games that become exclusive on Epic’s store the sooner Steam will have to adapt and improve in order to convince those developers to come back.
@@trevordavis6830 Nah they just fuck the consumer by giving them no choice except use an inferior platform because they aren't sure their shit game will sell well.
@@CeleryMan666 1) There is literally no difference between playing a game bought off of Steam and the Epic store. While Epic doesn't offer as many consumer friendly features as Steam does, they still cost the same to buy and play exactly the same. So at most, it's a minor annoyance.
2) The only way to get Valve to improve Steam is to hurt their revenue. And the only way to do that is by doing stuff like this.
3) If you were selling a product, why on Earth would you sell it at a store that's going to take a lot bigger chunk of your money than another store? You're literally purposefully losing money at that point.
4) The developers of Hades have stated that the full game is coming to Steam still.
SkillUp and Raycevick video on the same day? Am I in heaven right now :)
who's Raycvick?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe in the FAQ for the game it is stated that only Early Access is exclusive to Epic's Store. The full game will release on Steam as well.
I just noticed that as well. What a shame really, this way Steam users cannot wishlist the game yet. Guess they don't care about sales that much.
@@arnerademacker8548 who cares its better to wait for the game, then just keep testing builds you're paying to beta test for them which is bullshit
@@kyotheman69 I never recommended purchasing the game in early access. But a lot of people (me included) use the Steam wishlist to keep track of games they're interested in. Not being able to add this to my wishlist means I probably will have forgotten about it by the time it comes out and subsequently not purchase it. Not to mention that a decent margin of people buy games from other people's wishlist as a gift.
Update: I just picked up an EA copy of this game on Steam.
Don't diss the bow, the bow is amazing, but requires a different playstyle to the melee weapons (although you can specialize in close range bow attacks if you're feeling daring). Dash + Power shot is amazing once you get the timing down. And you have to be parsimonious about using Special because it leaves you rooted in place for a second. I do love that all the weapons are, as you said, viable - I've beaten the final boss at least once with every weapon.
Too clever there using TB's picture to sew up the "rogue-like" discussion, fond memories of him spending years and years arguing about what constitutes a proper Rogue imitator vs a "Rogue-lite" as he called the more modern genre
You melt my heart with that image of TB laughing
The soundtracks to Supergiant games are soooo good, I've listened to them more than most albums! I always have Bastion and Transistor soundtracks on loop while I paint.
Love Supergiant. Great music, great style and awesome to boot.
I usually hate bows, but man, that bow and poseidon boons netted me my first escape very easily.
I love the review and I am super happy that you chose to review this game as it gets better. The one thing that I have to disagree with is your comment about the yellow armored enemies and how they force you into ranged builds more to combat the lack of attack animation interrupts. I believe that instead of making you use the range more, it forces you to be more tactical with your positioning and effective use of dashes. Once you get to the point of having multiple dashes, the fight become less about who can hit each other from the farthest distance and more about how you are able to predict the enemy's movement and attacks to avoid them and strike them down. I would also like to point out that the armored enemies also, in addition to having super armor on attacks and a second, stronger health bar, they attack more often and, in the case of the mage, have a more powerful attack pattern. I have sunk over 50 hours into this game so far and beaten what is currently there 4 times, once with each weapon, and I have discovered a lot of cool tech options with the individual weapons. I hope that you see this comment and take note of it, and I also hope that you keep on making awesome content like this.
Since you made this video I’ve been keeping my eye on this game.
I just bought the full version today, beat the first two bosses and this is possibly my favourite game of all time now
Thank you good sir
Merry Buggy Christmas Skill Up!
God, how i adore the MUSIC, ARTSTYLE and VOICE ACTING in these games. Like srsly, bless Darren Korb, Jen Zee and especially Logan Cunningham who has a redicilous range in his voices
SuperGiant is back at it! I can't believe it's been almost 6 years since Transistor.
I don’t know what it is but I just don’t like the feel of melee combat when the camera is so far away. It just feels like I’m trying to play a video game on a monitor while sitting at the other end of the room.
just came across your channel and i have to say its great!, i just watched 2 hours worth of reviews, thanks for making me spend even more time on my CZcams addiction!! :)
Ralph would you do a review on Ashen ?
Working on it actually
Average at best. Just another Dark Souls clone. Not a bad game, but not great either.
transistor was phenomenal! only video game soundtrack i've ever bought and i still get chills listening to it... but i couldn't get into pyre, so i was kinda resistant about hades. thanks for the preview!
I'm very happy and not at all surprised that you covered this. I have always loved SuperGiant's work. Goes even extra that I've been a fan of Greg Kasavin since I was a kid.
They will definitely benefit from the exposure you've provided because everyone knows (that I know, anyway) that your opinion is one of the most respectable ones to look for.
Finally started playing it today and absolutely loved it. This was my first supergiant game and I can definitely see why they have such a great reputation. Everything from music, art style, gameplay, voice acting (which I found later is first time for any of their game so far) was excellent.
I bought this game having only been mildy interested in Rogue likes - holy shit I am addicted to this game..Its so well done and just plain fun. Being on Epic Game store SHOULD NOT be a deterrent to playing this excellent game.
You are the good kind of person that provides feedback to the developer, you are my voice until the game releases on console or steam
Seriously . . . my PS4 theme is Red (Transistor) humming. Super Giant is a great company and I really enjoy their work. Can't wait to get this.
My text alert is terminal startup sounds
Get the pyre theme! It's 😚👌
Man i love SkillUp passion for good video games, you just dont see that in reviewers now days
Transistor and Bastion are amazing, I have high hopes for these one. Hope it comes to PS4
Merry Christmas! I'm glad you got to Hades as well! I discovered this little gem about two weeks ago, already finished the current content once and I must say I think it's the best game by Supergiant so far!
Glad to see you acknowledge the only Robin Hood with a real English accent.
We're gonna buy this game because of Zagreus' voice.
Amazing video. Happy holidays man!
On Sale for a couple of day and and a Free copy of Pyre as well on Steam.
Supergiant does fantastic work and this looks like more of it. Can't wait to pick this up, either for Switch or PS4 (but preferably Switch). Hopefully Pyre makes it over as well. Haven't given that one a go yet.
Sam Barris Pyre is amazing! One of the best games of 2017 imo. And I’m not even a fan of sport games.
Pyre their best so far (my opinion) and one of the best and most underrated games of 2017.
Should of won some GOTY awards tbh.
I'll get 99% of my games on Switch where possible.
I only get a game on PS4 if it's a big AAA game.
While Doom was a great Switch port, I'll be getting Doom Eternal on PS4 simply because it'll look, run and feel better to play.
You know pyre is on ps4 too right?
What’s the music at around 45 seconds in? It’s beautiful
We All Become, from Transistor
Hey Ralph, loved the vid. I'm not big on roguelikes, but there are some I really like (i.e. Binding of Isaac and Dead Cells), and wanted to ask you for your opinion on Isaac (if you've played it), and if I'd like Hades based on my feelings toward Hades.
I like your Reviews a lot because of all the details provided (the amount of time you spent in discussing the Game's Combat System is unprecedented to say the least) and the heavy emphasis on Gameplay that isn't present in other review channels like IGN and even Angry Joe.
I wish you could do the same for visually enlightening Games like Gris instead of spending an insane of time expressing your fandom over it's beauty and eye-gasping glory.
FOCUS ON GAMEPLAY!!
GIVE ALL THE INFO WE NEED!!
Keep it up. Your Channel will be wholeheartedly welcomed into my CZcams Subscriptions list soon enough.
Happy Holidays M8.
GRIS is not about the gameplay. It is about the journey and visuals :)
I’m getting to the point that if you say it’s good, but I don’t know anything else about, I’ll still buy it. Quit making me spend money.
The soundtrack to Transistor was amazing
The way the shield is used reminds me of the game Rygar.
Excited to pick this up in December when its on steam.
I think you hit all the nails on the head with this one. It's refreshing to see a product in this gaming landscape worth being optimistic about.
It's on Steam. Wonder if it's worth checking out.
Transistor is still one of my favorite games ever.
I will get Hades at day one for sure.
It looks fun! It looks hard, too. In all this footage you look like you're barely surviving!
I've been watching NoClip's documentary on the development process and it really seems like SuperGiant is doing early access _right_
Go check it out! The dev team is a really likeable little group of passionate folks.
Jesse H. The game is kinda easy and fun. It’s easier than dead cells for sure because it is in early state and devs have a lot to do with balancing things.
The player of the clip is bad so you are seeing low health all the time. Most players beat the game (as it is right now) easily
compared to dead cells this will be walk in the park
Loving this game, and at such an early stage, puts many other "Early Access" games to shame, will be a game I easily check in with every patch and one that will only improve :3
Supergiant Games struck gold with their voice actors
Love you bruh, everytime I watch your reviews I want to pour out some liquor, coz you killed it. ;)
I love Supergiant, Bastion and Transistor changed the definition of gaming for me.
OMG just bought this for the Switch, so happy with it.
The bow is a fucking shotgun if you stand very close and get the right boons.
I played Transistor, pre-ordered Pyre and literally just finished Bastion before watching this video. Really looking forward to this new one.
Supergiant needs to do a Hack'n'Slash already, they're nailing everything they do.
You should do a full review for this now. 🙏
I finally "finished" it for the first time today. I was impressed that they actually added in character dialogue *with* voice acting in relation to the game being incomplete.
I'm definitely buying it a second time when it comes to switch. I'll likely buy it in Ps4 as well.
Can't wait to pick this up once it's ported to consoles, I loved Transistor so much and Supergiant always earns my trust and my money!
I wonder if early access means that we may get a more in depth endgame for this IP. It appears to be set up perfectly for this! And it would be great if it had Diablo type longevity.
Thanks for addressing us actual roguelike fans, else I'd have raised my ASCII sword
Love your recent reviews of smaller indie titles
The bow that does bows things
This game deserves to be on the switch for sure, I truly hope we'll have some kind of confirmation about a port before its release.
Literally borrowed my friends laptop to play this.. SuperGiant is among one of my favorite devs ever. Bastion, Transistor and Pyre were all incredible games.
Its only Exclusive to Epic games for its early access, when the game is officially out it'll be on other gamesites like steam
I was a litte late getting around to Dead Cells. Picked it up a couple days ago and love it. When I get done playing that I will definitely be checking out Hades in the future.
Hi Skill Up, are you now planning on doing the follow up video since its already out of early access? Would love to see that. Great work by the way
I personally applaud the move by Supergiant and Epic. Epic could finally challenge Valve and force them to improve the cesspool that Steam currently is. Valve already changed their partnership incentives for games with high sales in response, which just proves the point. Competition forces change, and those changes will ultimately benefit consumers. So while I’m not thrilled loading another launcher on my PC, I’ll happily do it for a great game and the chance to break the monopoly that has allowed Valve to grow complacent.
Kinda let down we didnt get any sick burns on Atlas during the early access section of the vid.
The combat looks cool but it ain't no transistor as far as weapon design goes. Regardless, can't wait, instabuy.
Are you considering doing an updated video now that it's out of early access?
Epic know if they didn't have the exclusivity deal then it would be largely ignored on their store, a store they wan't to push as a competitor to Steam 2019. The Epic store is new and will develop over time I can imagine, they also matched the Steam refund policy just yesterday so give them a chance.
Why dead cells? Not Enter the Gungeon or Binding of Isaac? Imho these games are a bit more similar
Looks dope. Going to wait and see what the full release is like. Hopefully they will release it on Steam and other platforms. If it comes to the switch I am definitely picking it up for that, it would be a great platform for it.
It's insanely frustrating to me how happy you were to see a major company take on Steam and then immediately how against change you are if change requires the slightest ounce of inconvenience at all. The epic games store is not Ubisoft or EA's or Bethesda's launcher. It is a proper marketplace and competitor for steam. It can't drive Steam to be better if you are unwilling to click an icon on your desktop to shop there.
Sup ShillUp have a good holiday season
Darkest Dungeon brought roguelike to life to modern day gamers. NOT Dead Cells. Yup I'm "that guy" fight me
Another must buy from Skill up, I trust your judgment.
I never play early access. I want to full experience. It's nice to know the game is on the right track, because early access always worries me.
thank god I waited until full release, this game is too good to play it half complete
I've never been disappointed in Super giant, so this will be a must buy for me especially as a fan of the genre
That shield reminds me of Rygar on nes.
I think I saw the developer said somewhere that it will be on steam after it is full released.
Here, they said it will come to other platforms after the release:
www.supergiantgames.com/blog/hades-faq/
I love the art style! Great review as always
Can't wait for it to come to PS4. Love Supergiant and all their games.
Supergiant news makes me happy
Bought Bastion and Transitor, definitely getting this when it comes to the PS4!
I hope they make Achilles into a boss fight, after all the friendship he build up with the main character and he is employed by the hades after all.
In fact I hope I can fight every npc in the future they all seems awesome except medusa she is just adorable.
Have you heard of crosscode ? It's really good and i'm surprised by how little coverage it has gotten , or the lack thereof
This is giving me nostalgia and it isn’t even out yet 🤔
i really like supergiant and im hyped for this game but ill wait for the full game and a console release. it would be great to play it on the switch
I am very excited for this one. Bastion remains one of my favorite games I like to revisit every year (similar to Journey), it has amazing sound design, world building, fun combat that never gets stale thanks to the shine, and that sexy voice over. Plus the game really has to be played twice to even appreciate the story's cyclical nature.
like seriously, logan cunningham has or can make one of the sexiest voices (narrator, the sword etc.) along with the voice of max payne.
but yeah, bastion also remains in my nr.1 place of the whole trio (hades not yet included). transistor kinda annyoed me with the combat system, thats why pyre is at my 2nd place
"Everything just works"
How about a review since the game has been launched now? :)
If This would come to the PS4 I would check it out
Wait wait wait, this is a SuperGiant Games game?
...Wishlisting right now. Their stuff is amazing.
the all "I would like this on steam rather than Epic Store" is a valid consumer point, but there is nothing to say about it, Epic store is better for developers and developers will support it. Supergiant will not lose millions just to have the game on Steam, a platform that is not working anymore as a showcase, but just a place for devs to put a digital copy on sale. Anyway, everybody always complained about Steam, now that a (curated) alternative comes out nobody likes it? Just to recap steam takes 30 %, Epic store takes 12%. That 18% is a good reason not to sell games on steam anymore. Tim Sweeney said that Steam would be profitable at 8% ... I guess it's just a matter of time than another Store will come up with a 8/92 share for devs.
Honestly the whole "Steam would make more at 8%" makes me beg the question "why not just 15?", because it's obvious that as time goes on, the devs want more and more money, which in turn leads to more greed, greed which we already accuse any publisher of doing.
Dokolus if the 30% of steam would go to devs, then they will be less greedy on monetisation, most devs can afford their own platforms, is the customer that doesn’t get accustom to them (see uplay) . Running online stores takes resources and it’s ok to pay those shops, but not 30%
Just a heads up that full release is coming up soon.