I think a lot of people forget that this is an indie game, developed by a small amount of people. I’d say it looks like a great game, even if it isn’t groundbreaking. This is the kind of game we need. Simple and sweet. It reminds us that a game doesn’t need to be ‘the next big thing’ in order to be good and fun.
This is such a tired old excuse. I don't care how many people worked on it, or how long they had, or what their budget was. The moment they slap a price tag on the game, it's going to be compared to every other game around the same price point or lower.
If you like Souls games, it's something to use to take a breather from the usual games. It's short and sweet but is quite linear. Definitely a work in progress but very fun to play.
Actually having a blast with this game, only managed to get past the first main boss today, but I've been thinking about it all day at work, and my personal hype is not disappointed 😁
just a note on the parry system, it also drains health and a small amount of wounds, so combat is actually sped up if you parry more than you dodge which is a nice incentive to learning the system. certain bosses also have combos that are hard to doge and easier to parry. Some bosses, you can dodge or parry easily, but the distance between you two can get large so parrying can help keep the gap close. Not to say dodging isn't useful, but I do enjoy the parry system here.
the parry system is total ass and not at all consistent. It tries to be sekiro but the combat is way too slow for that while also being too fast its insane. Not to mention how ass the dash is, good lord how did they think that dash was good?
@@brya9681 interesting you feel that. The dynamic you describe is precisely why I like it. And I quite like the dash. I use it frequently and pair with with the wounds claw to close the gap after. It creates a nice rythmn to fights
Got this game last night and I'm loving the combat. I have my struggles here and there, but it was definitely worth the $24. Also wanted to give extra credit to the boss music in this game. Those tunes have no right to go as hard as they do and it really sells the fights for me.
Played the first few hours of this tonight and I’m loving it. It’s literally Sekiro mixed with Bloodborne, with a dash of Ashes of War from Elden Ring thrown in for flavor and strategy. I also really like the talent tree options. Straightforward, but had me thinking about what I prefer in my play style. I’m really digging it all around for a $20 game made by 7 people.
yes :DD but i think the power steal is from castlevania, i played aria of sorrow and i really "liked" the skills farming from enemy drops. it can get tedious sometimes but a great reason to grind other than weapons and rings *or souls
So it sounds like I might as well play all of those games instead of one stealing from them but making it less good. Why would this be a better buy than Elden ring?
@@toptiertech7291 of u played ER qnd u want some new thing with simple but fun gamplaye....like it isn't that hard to understand. Also it's developed by 7 ppl💀 what did u expect 💀 new ER or GOW??SOME tipple A title? Wow
@@thegamerguy9387 I mean making a comment that just name drops some of the most well liked AAA games will certainly make it seem like it's AAA quality right lol? The game isn't like 50% of the games mentioned, similar styles and inspirations at most but they're just doing their own thing. No need to exaggerate it, it's fun for what it is.
Loving the game, feels great to play for the most part. It was done by a small team on a small budget. The combat of the game is amazing. I feel like if this studio does a sequel with some more time and money to put into it, it could be the "Bloodborne 2"
I really appreciate your honesty in these video's :) I've had this game on my wishlist for a while and I didn't expect a "Before you Buy" video about this one so seeing the notification was a pleasant surprise
I'm kinda liking simple and short games atm....this one looks like something for me. Keep up the good work. Grindfests are fun but we do need something like this.....not everyone has the time to play a long game.
True I started playing Immortals Fenyx Rising because it's on xbox game pass and the game is very fun in all aspects, except you guessed it, the big open world drag where you just have to walk so much to do a mission. It's Ubisoft after all so what could we expect, they're all about farming game time because more hours = "more content"
I think the fact an unknown studio is getting a before you buy on a 30 dollar game it must be pretty much worth it. Fextralife covered it too. Or its levels of chicanery I'm too naive to see.
It seems to be rated pretty poorly on opencritic, they probably got a before you buy bc it was a hyped up souls like. It’s a bit sad bc I love soulslike but this one seems pretty mediocre sadly; some hardcore soulslike fans who are just craving a new soulslike may appreciate it though! It seems like some already are
I’m gonna chalk it up to what Jake mentioned at the beginning about his colleague having a part in the games development, so a dash of nepotism probably got it here lol.
Yeah. And I dont mind that they have a good pr team. Like its soulsy (maybe even more god of war if we're honest) but its polished and priced well. It's seems like a good honest effort. It's kind of refreshing gameranx took the little guy's money instead of shoveling multiversus for another week.
@@highimrell6715 specifically how he mentioned someone on the team. Its smart to point that out. That dude might really like the game or the people who made it. Ironically jake brought it up to preserve his reputation? Or it's an extremely coded ad confession that would hold up in court. Idk.
@@wolf1nsoul that game isnt even gonna compare to bloodborne can't believe fanboys like you say that. Not saying it wont be good but its gonna be levels and levels and levels below I guarantee that. None of the soulslike games compare. Y'all said that about this game and look at it. Look at mortal shell same thing. Everyone said that. Them games are super good but mortal shell literally has like 5 weapons and 4 shells lmao does thaf compare to bloodborne? I think not
@@ramrodbldm9876 What do you mean ya'll??? You automatically assume that I'm some kind of a blinded fanboy, because i said that I'm excited for a game? Lies of P already looks miles ahead of any Souls-like we've seen - The graphics, animations, that FromSoftware weightiness to the combat (that most studios fail at), quite complex combo system, narrative decisions that not only impact the story but also the world and gameplay etc....Of course nothing compares to From's excelent game design and there have been alot of straith up ripoffs, but that doesn't mean no one can make a quality Souls-like (like Team Ninja for example) - that not only pays a homage to the originals, but introduces unique/innovative ideas and settings of it's own. Only one who sounds like a fanboy is you :)
Been watching these for years. Cooking, taking a shower, about to go to bed, literally for just about any occasion. Even if I don’t know the game lol. Thanks for these reviews Jake. I appreciate them
This looks pretty decent... BUT the thing about "soulslike" games is that it is immediately compared to the steady quality FromSoft has given us over the last decade. And in all that time none have even come close to it. So it would be better to judge this game without comparing it to the master that is Miyazaki. That being said, I will definitely try this one out. it looks awesome.
I’d say the closest would be Nioh which is great in its own right, but some things are very different from the Souls game and it’s weaker in many areas too, like how the whole world isn’t interconnected and a lot of meaningless gear
Yup, the only games that came very close are Team Ninja's Nioh series...But they already had an huge experience with Ninja Gaiden, which inspired SoulsBorne games pretty massively! The things that most of today's Souls-likes can't get right is the weightiness of the combat, while still keeping it fast/visceral and satisfying.
I get why reviews compare it, it sounds like they downplay the review cuz it’s follows the souls style games. Compared Soulsbourne games to Monster Hunter, and Dragon Dogma.
Well said, on that note....I'd say the main contender and a game I very much liked, was 'Mortal Shell'..... I'm still on the fence about this one, though.
Thanks for the advice. I did end ul buying it. Full price. Worth it for me. Bloodborne left such a hole, and after ng+twentysomething it is just not the same anymore. This feels fast and compelling but it does hold your hand. It is easier than the souls formula for sure. Idk. Souls has something beyond dificulty. It is not that ghostrunner is easy but it is no souls. This is not souls either. But it is something of a refreshing taste. You can see where they cut corners, but in my oppinion it is worth it. Remember code vein. What that was hyped up to be. This is way better. And remember scarlet nexus. What that was made out to be. Yeah. This is better for sure. But it is cut from the same cloth. Narrow paths to walk and not much to explore. Yet there are a few times to realy think about how you got there. The stealing mechanic also just feels right. The story is not as flat as you guys say imo. I dig it. But the world is kind of weird for sure. To me it is worth it. But i can see it falling flat for many people. To me they cut just the right parts. I would rather have great gameplay then voice acting, however a little more i wouldn't mind.
Not sure if code vein & scarlet nexus or God eater for that matter count as souls like since they are classic JRPG mechanics but not souls games so comparison to those might be a bit off.
@@TruTrae it was a prequel/spinoff to God eater games with soulslike elements but wouldn't call that a soulslike game as God eater games arent soulslike.And soulslike mech are just older JRPG mech so not really a new genre all in all but that's just me.
The game was pretty good once you got into the rhythm as you said. The storyline wasn't too deep and I wish they'd crafted a deeper story as there is so much more they could tell. Hopefully to they'll add more story in a dlc down the road if the game sells well enough.
When you said it was written by a friend of yours I was worried this would be more forgiving of a review. I love that you were still honest about the things you didn’t like as much.
I played the demo a while ago, and every aspect was rough for me. It has potential, but I feel like this game would have been better as a Devil May Cry clone. You really need tighter controls to be a Souls game.
The tutorial level was rough, but the game gets way better when you unlock some talents that allow for more effective dodges etc. I would say for the 20 bucks it's absolutely worth it, and the combat feels very nice
I don’t like how there isn’t any armor or weapons you can use like in the souls series fashion souls is a big part of soulsborne games not the only part but is a big thing and wish they would have added that to this game
@@subarashiikylox you can use everyone's weapons if you reave them and get the plague weapon, either temporarily or permanent if they drop enough shards to unlock it. The fashion side of it you have a point, but on the other hand it is what made Wolf the most compelling main character in their series of games, it was the same character for all of us so they had a base to work on without us building out own and doing head canon backgrounds for them
Can't believe I'm this early, but this one's been on my watch for a while. Probably gonna give it a go. Thanks for the vid, and love all the content you guys put out! We know you work hard and it's appreciated!!
Purchased this game at midnight & played until I was too tired and overslept lol yes this game is awesome & I'm really glad to have another pretty good soulslike game added to the genre. Dolmen was a huge letdown but this game with its Bloodborne-esqe aethestic & slick combat systems with a dash of Sekiro-lite parrying really is something to be appreciated imo. Thanks for covering this game 🔥🔥
@@ohffsreally yes I would still recommend. You don't need to parry anything in this game like Sekiro actually and can change it to a simple block that negates alot of damage & with some proper dodging you can get through the game fairly well. I never once used the parry mechanic to beat the game.
@@ohffsreally No problem I hope you enjoy the game! It's definitely one of my favorites in the Soulsborne genre now. The combat feels so great once it all clicks together.
Had no idea this game existed and just got an advertisement for it which looked really cool, I don’t know if I’ll get the game but whoever worked on the menus did a good job at making them look good green and black just *chefs kiss*
I bought it cos PS+ gave me a decent discount. I'm really liking it so far. It seems like Soulslite. No stamina bar is great and the combat feels amazing. I can see how it maybe shouldn't overstay its welcome, but I appreciate that. I'm going to knock it out and I'm having fun, that's all that matters.
I'm so/so with it. The fighting mechanics seem cheap sometimes, it's VERY linear, and I get lag for about 5 seconds after an area loads up. It looks great though, and it plays fluid for the most part. It's "ok"....
@@illthoughts never played code vein. My comparison would lean more towards Bloodborne/Sekiro, and it sucks most these games, we just naturally compare to 'from software' titles, but I say go for it.
It was about $24 today so I did a quick RUclips check and got it. I'm always happy to support smaller developers as its seems they are the only ones still making games out of love, and not greed. Usually always creative, charming, and best of all fun.
Every once in awhile Jake showcases a game where his attempt at positive feedback makes the game sound bad and negatives are worse. This game looked bad, and with this showcase it seems even worse. Why play a knockoff of BB and Sekiro when they exist today.
Currently „Lost in Random“ is pretty cheap in the Playstation store. This Game is actually awesome. It’s like Alice: Madness returns Mixed with Little nightmares and nightmare before christmas. It is a great little Game , with a Ton of „personality“. Just beautiful. And the fighting System is quite unique because of it’s „Cards-System“
Honestly, even at a budget price, I'd recommend waiting for it to go down. It was fun, but not really a lot of replayablity there. And just sort of okay all around. It's not a bad game, but not much more than just good.
I actually just downloaded this game last night and really liked it. I'm trying to play more challenging RPGs since playing Elden Ring, and before playing other Soulborne games and this game is scratching that itch.
The combat looks kinda interesting, but this game has no identity. The presentation looks damn near exactly like Bloodbourne and Elden Ring. Maybe when they make some more games in the future they can add more uniqueness to their world.
This review was very well made, I hope it's not accidental or anything because I'd like to see them take this approach more, the audio quality and background sounds were perfect, correct clips were chosen and the video just straight up was engaging.
I'm really enjoying it so far, but I don't get what's next gen about this game. They could've easily made a last gen version of it. There's no voice acting, no HDR, no haptics and adaptive trigger support on PS5 and maybe it's me, but there isn't even standard vibration on the controller. But the most important thing, the combat, is pretty entertaining. I would recommend to give it a try
Bought on day one, first souls-like for me. And I must say that I’ve never felt this much pain and anger at a video game since Overwatch. So I can only imagine what it just feel like playing Elden Ring or Bloodborne. Besides that, I’m super digging the game and the combat! A lot of fun and just what I’ve been looking for recently!
Elden ring was my first Souls game. I loved it and went on to play Dark Souls 3 also. It is tough at first but once it clicks, it is awesome. Stick wit hit!
Once you play a souls game for long enough and get used to their bs around almost every far corner and losing souls . Game opens up to you . Then its only fun . Other souls game then become far less frustrating . DS3 was sooo good when I played it . Might start another run am hyoed
you gotta be careful if you play a real souls game at some point, because (most except one) games in the series are based on fairness, so going in with the public opinion that "all fromsoft games are made for clinically insane people, and not everyone can play them" is not true. The games just demand high levels of focus and commitment, but nearly all of them have a nice learning curve, where you get to learn the mechanics and progress through the game at a steady pace without being obliterated. And then there's elden ring, which lets you go whever you want if you're having trouble with a boss or area. In the end, if you decide to play a fromsoftware game, just know you shouldn't approach it like its the video game equivalent of an iron maiden
I gotta say that I really like the small change in recent videos, where there are pauses with just gameplay occasionally throughout, rather than just at the end.
Makes me super happy when gamers mention "Nioh" as a comparison for great mechanics. My absolutely favorite souls like when it comes to bare fighting mechanics.
Damn! This game looks fire 🔥🔥 ... Has a Bloodborne look to it.. which I still haven't played still waiting on a PC port... But I'll take what I can get 😋
I wish they added more effort In the game to make it deeper and richer gameplay with solid story longer gameplay ,bigger world and more mob and bosses variety
Quality is good, despite the various combat bugs I encountered. Quantity is terrible. You'll finish the game in 4-7 hours more often than not. While it's an amazing game for a small team, it's an okay game overall. You never felt truly sucked into the world... Play Time Matters.
I waited for early reception on Thymesia and decided to go with Rollerdome instead of purchasing Thymesia. So so far I'm loving Rollerdome. Y'all should do a video on it since it's not getting much attention imo.
I really enjoy this game. The combat is forgiving, but hard at the same time. I am currently facing Odur. For an indie Developer they did an excellent job. I also, like how there isn't a stamina bar makes it much easier for me. I love the From software games, but suck. This game is difficult, but I have never been happier when defeating a mini boss or unlocking a new Plague Attack. This game I would highly recommend not only for those who struggle with Souls and Borne type games, but for those that also love those genres. The $30 price tag is perfect for this game. No, complaints from me.
Yeah this doesn't seem to be great. Good, especially considering the size of the development team but not great of a game still. The combat just feels off. The weightiness, responsiveness, animations need a hell of a lot more work to feel good in hands. Bosses are a joke as they just end up being more of a dps test since they just run off and heal while you're just tailing and attacking. Good effort nonetheless though.
As someone who’s seen reviews of this game prior to it dropping and oddly getting a “before you buy” gonna hard pass on this, even the gameplay showed here looks mediocre at best 💀.
This industry hurts my soul today.. I loved this hobby so much, and unfortunately it feels these companies and current Developers don't understand gaming. So many games are completely void of what many of call the "flow state".. These big companies that made a name for themselves over a decade ago.. They seem clueless of where we should be today. Graphics are the last thing I care about when it comes to Video Games.
Didn't like this too much, the combat specifically. You are incentivised to be aggressive but with no rally system like Bloodborne it's to your detriment. Parrying feels off too, and you aren't given any frame advantage or riposte for successfully pulling it off. Dodging seems to be the way to go for the most part, but this is counterintuitive to wound system since you want to be aggressive. It just didn't gel well for me in the end.
hi! I recently discovered Thymesia and I'm really loving it. there's not a single thing I would fault, absolutely fantasic and voila it's free on PS Plus. can't complain!
The Sekiro-Bloodborne blend is quite weird. I played the demo and it felt like the deflect system is a bit weird, it's not as snappy as Sekiro where you can pretty much instablock even mid command. In here, as far as I remember there is little to no room for command cancellation. The dodge is pretty lengthy which makes it the go to mechanic, which doesn't encourage learning the deflect mechanic.
I had a great time with this game. It has a very fun blend of mechanics that I would love to see expanded on in more games. Also the final boss is a good time. Too bad there's no NG+
I think a lot of people forget that this is an indie game, developed by a small amount of people. I’d say it looks like a great game, even if it isn’t groundbreaking. This is the kind of game we need. Simple and sweet. It reminds us that a game doesn’t need to be ‘the next big thing’ in order to be good and fun.
yeah and still some people review the game like the studio is someone big enough to make game like elden ring etc.
@@dandyshark6094 Steam reviews are mostly positive so that's saying something.
Indie scene is ripe with games that genuinely amazing. This is just mid tier compared to those, especially considering the price.
@Worst Case Scenario lmao English bruh
This is such a tired old excuse. I don't care how many people worked on it, or how long they had, or what their budget was. The moment they slap a price tag on the game, it's going to be compared to every other game around the same price point or lower.
I'm liking that pause in the spoken review sometimes now and letting the game speak for itself for a brief period, it's a nice touch 🥰
Agreed
so true
What does that mean?
@@hanahmichele6566 at 1:03 jake stops talking and just has the gameplay play out for a bit
@@hanahmichele6566 And at 7:41
If you like Souls games, it's something to use to take a breather from the usual games. It's short and sweet but is quite linear. Definitely a work in progress but very fun to play.
Is it from software?
I haven’t played this yet but after playing through elden ring which became a chore, this is a breath of fresh air. Looks linear and to the point.
@@elijahfrancis2520 the best game ever being a chore?
@@Jacester1324 I never said I didn’t enjoy it. It’s a fantastic game, it’s just too huge. I had to put it down for now because it became exhausting.
@@elijahfrancis2520 how many hours are you in?
Actually having a blast with this game, only managed to get past the first main boss today, but I've been thinking about it all day at work, and my personal hype is not disappointed 😁
Ohh lucky you... That is the best feeling a game could give. Good luck buddy.
Don't worry it will end quick game is only 6 hrs
@@mrwhocares3931 no it’s not. I’ve already spent 7-8 and have way more to go
@@TheSwampDonkey The game is 8 hours long.
@Worst Case Scenario oh really, I feel it every other week when I pick up my next game
Even though you guys pump out so many videos you keep a consistent quality for these short showcases/reviews. props to yall
Thanks
Literally!
@@gameranxTV Excellent review as usual, but you mispronounced Thymesia, twice. (At the start of the video).
@Ice T Did he leave?
@Ice T bro Jake is the literally man. He is the one and only for before you buys. Dont disrespect the OG.
just a note on the parry system, it also drains health and a small amount of wounds, so combat is actually sped up if you parry more than you dodge which is a nice incentive to learning the system. certain bosses also have combos that are hard to doge and easier to parry. Some bosses, you can dodge or parry easily, but the distance between you two can get large so parrying can help keep the gap close. Not to say dodging isn't useful, but I do enjoy the parry system here.
@Sabizos and there are a couple talents to make it easier, i recommend going for those too
the parry system is total ass and not at all consistent. It tries to be sekiro but the combat is way too slow for that while also being too fast its insane. Not to mention how ass the dash is, good lord how did they think that dash was good?
@@brya9681 interesting you feel that. The dynamic you describe is precisely why I like it. And I quite like the dash. I use it frequently and pair with with the wounds claw to close the gap after. It creates a nice rythmn to fights
Got this game last night and I'm loving the combat. I have my struggles here and there, but it was definitely worth the $24. Also wanted to give extra credit to the boss music in this game. Those tunes have no right to go as hard as they do and it really sells the fights for me.
$10 at Target and Walmart today so I figure I'll pick it up and try it out
Played the first few hours of this tonight and I’m loving it. It’s literally Sekiro mixed with Bloodborne, with a dash of Ashes of War from Elden Ring thrown in for flavor and strategy. I also really like the talent tree options. Straightforward, but had me thinking about what I prefer in my play style. I’m really digging it all around for a $20 game made by 7 people.
yes :DD but i think the power steal is from castlevania, i played aria of sorrow and i really "liked" the skills farming from enemy drops. it can get tedious sometimes but a great reason to grind other than weapons and rings *or souls
So it sounds like I might as well play all of those games instead of one stealing from them but making it less good. Why would this be a better buy than Elden ring?
@@toptiertech7291 of u played ER qnd u want some new thing with simple but fun gamplaye....like it isn't that hard to understand. Also it's developed by 7 ppl💀 what did u expect 💀 new ER or GOW??SOME tipple A title? Wow
@@toptiertech7291 gameplay *
@@thegamerguy9387 I mean making a comment that just name drops some of the most well liked AAA games will certainly make it seem like it's AAA quality right lol? The game isn't like 50% of the games mentioned, similar styles and inspirations at most but they're just doing their own thing. No need to exaggerate it, it's fun for what it is.
These videos are always so informative :) 👍
Thanks
I like this stuff as well glad they do it.
Loving the game, feels great to play for the most part. It was done by a small team on a small budget. The combat of the game is amazing. I feel like if this studio does a sequel with some more time and money to put into it, it could be the "Bloodborne 2"
I really appreciate your honesty in these video's :)
I've had this game on my wishlist for a while and I didn't expect a "Before you Buy" video about this one so seeing the notification was a pleasant surprise
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I'm kinda liking simple and short games atm....this one looks like something for me. Keep up the good work. Grindfests are fun but we do need something like this.....not everyone has the time to play a long game.
Well, it is pretty cheap for a souls-like game so a shorter game is to be expected
True I started playing Immortals Fenyx Rising because it's on xbox game pass and the game is very fun in all aspects, except you guessed it, the big open world drag where you just have to walk so much to do a mission. It's Ubisoft after all so what could we expect, they're all about farming game time because more hours = "more content"
I think the fact an unknown studio is getting a before you buy on a 30 dollar game it must be pretty much worth it. Fextralife covered it too. Or its levels of chicanery I'm too naive to see.
It seems to be rated pretty poorly on opencritic, they probably got a before you buy bc it was a hyped up souls like. It’s a bit sad bc I love soulslike but this one seems pretty mediocre sadly; some hardcore soulslike fans who are just craving a new soulslike may appreciate it though! It seems like some already are
I’m gonna chalk it up to what Jake mentioned at the beginning about his colleague having a part in the games development, so a dash of nepotism probably got it here lol.
@@highimrell6715 I dunno I've seen other people talk about it
Yeah. And I dont mind that they have a good pr team. Like its soulsy (maybe even more god of war if we're honest) but its polished and priced well. It's seems like a good honest effort. It's kind of refreshing gameranx took the little guy's money instead of shoveling multiversus for another week.
@@highimrell6715 specifically how he mentioned someone on the team. Its smart to point that out. That dude might really like the game or the people who made it. Ironically jake brought it up to preserve his reputation? Or it's an extremely coded ad confession that would hold up in court. Idk.
As someone who recently got into Soulsborne games I was so excited to see the main character being named Corvus! It got me into the game even more!
why
@@Sirwest299 Because his name is Corvus 🙄
@@Sirwest299 Corvus is the main character's name in Dishonored I believe
@@fridge9163 Almost, it's Corvo.
@@p-o2938 I forgot my bad, been a while since I've played it
Definitely getting this one. Just working my way through DS3 before I hit this one up. Great video as always Gameranx!
Ahhh the days of pumping in over 2k hours into ds3 ❤
Thanks for watching
Another fantastic review, thank you Jake ;)...Let's hope Lies of P finally satisfies our lust for a Bloodborne spiritual successor!
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Isn't Lies of P the Pinochio-esque souls-like game?
@@wjr6744 Yes
@@wolf1nsoul that game isnt even gonna compare to bloodborne can't believe fanboys like you say that. Not saying it wont be good but its gonna be levels and levels and levels below I guarantee that. None of the soulslike games compare. Y'all said that about this game and look at it. Look at mortal shell same thing. Everyone said that. Them games are super good but mortal shell literally has like 5 weapons and 4 shells lmao does thaf compare to bloodborne? I think not
@@ramrodbldm9876 What do you mean ya'll??? You automatically assume that I'm some kind of a blinded fanboy, because i said that I'm excited for a game? Lies of P already looks miles ahead of any Souls-like we've seen - The graphics, animations, that FromSoftware weightiness to the combat (that most studios fail at), quite complex combo system, narrative decisions that not only impact the story but also the world and gameplay etc....Of course nothing compares to From's excelent game design and there have been alot of straith up ripoffs, but that doesn't mean no one can make a quality Souls-like (like Team Ninja for example) - that not only pays a homage to the originals, but introduces unique/innovative ideas and settings of it's own. Only one who sounds like a fanboy is you :)
Was really hoping you'd do a video on this one, I've been hyped for Thymesia and you sold me on it Jake!
Thanks for watching
Been watching these for years. Cooking, taking a shower, about to go to bed, literally for just about any occasion. Even if I don’t know the game lol. Thanks for these reviews Jake. I appreciate them
This looks pretty decent... BUT the thing about "soulslike" games is that it is immediately compared to the steady quality FromSoft has given us over the last decade. And in all that time none have even come close to it. So it would be better to judge this game without comparing it to the master that is Miyazaki. That being said, I will definitely try this one out. it looks awesome.
I’d say the closest would be Nioh which is great in its own right, but some things are very different from the Souls game and it’s weaker in many areas too, like how the whole world isn’t interconnected and a lot of meaningless gear
Yup, the only games that came very close are Team Ninja's Nioh series...But they already had an huge experience with Ninja Gaiden, which inspired SoulsBorne games pretty massively! The things that most of today's Souls-likes can't get right is the weightiness of the combat, while still keeping it fast/visceral and satisfying.
I get why reviews compare it, it sounds like they downplay the review cuz it’s follows the souls style games. Compared Soulsbourne games to Monster Hunter, and Dragon Dogma.
Well said, on that note....I'd say the main contender and a game I very much liked, was 'Mortal Shell'.....
I'm still on the fence about this one, though.
After i played mortal shell which was given the "souls-like" title, it just made me ify on the whole "genre".
Just finished the first area including all the side quests. Loving it so far
Thanks for the advice.
I did end ul buying it.
Full price.
Worth it for me.
Bloodborne left such a hole, and after ng+twentysomething it is just not the same anymore.
This feels fast and compelling but it does hold your hand.
It is easier than the souls formula for sure.
Idk. Souls has something beyond dificulty. It is not that ghostrunner is easy but it is no souls.
This is not souls either.
But it is something of a refreshing taste.
You can see where they cut corners, but in my oppinion it is worth it.
Remember code vein. What that was hyped up to be. This is way better.
And remember scarlet nexus. What that was made out to be.
Yeah. This is better for sure.
But it is cut from the same cloth. Narrow paths to walk and not much to explore. Yet there are a few times to realy think about how you got there.
The stealing mechanic also just feels right.
The story is not as flat as you guys say imo. I dig it.
But the world is kind of weird for sure.
To me it is worth it.
But i can see it falling flat for many people.
To me they cut just the right parts. I would rather have great gameplay then voice acting, however a little more i wouldn't mind.
Nice review, got what I needed. Thanks
Not sure if code vein & scarlet nexus or God eater for that matter count as souls like since they are classic JRPG mechanics but not souls games so comparison to those might be a bit off.
@@ak-ub1ym Code Vein was definitely inspired by the souls games but he lost me with the Scarlet Nexus comparison.
@@TruTrae it was a prequel/spinoff to God eater games with soulslike elements but wouldn't call that a soulslike game as God eater games arent soulslike.And soulslike mech are just older JRPG mech so not really a new genre all in all but that's just me.
The game was pretty good once you got into the rhythm as you said. The storyline wasn't too deep and I wish they'd crafted a deeper story as there is so much more they could tell. Hopefully to they'll add more story in a dlc down the road if the game sells well enough.
Is it possible to max out your stats/skill tree?
Love the videos keep pumping them out!!!!
Will do thanks
Another day another great video from Gameranx! Thanks Uncle Jake and the entire Gameranx team. Always look forward to watching your videos.
Thanks for your support
When you said it was written by a friend of yours I was worried this would be more forgiving of a review. I love that you were still honest about the things you didn’t like as much.
I played the demo a while ago, and every aspect was rough for me. It has potential, but I feel like this game would have been better as a Devil May Cry clone. You really need tighter controls to be a Souls game.
The tutorial level was rough, but the game gets way better when you unlock some talents that allow for more effective dodges etc.
I would say for the 20 bucks it's absolutely worth it, and the combat feels very nice
I don’t like how there isn’t any armor or weapons you can use like in the souls series fashion souls is a big part of soulsborne games not the only part but is a big thing and wish they would have added that to this game
yea im that type of guy who likes to kill a boss and use his weapon or abilities i think no one really dislikes that it needs more weapon variety
It's a cheapy indie game, tf you expect? Lmao
@@subarashiikylox you can use everyone's weapons if you reave them and get the plague weapon, either temporarily or permanent if they drop enough shards to unlock it. The fashion side of it you have a point, but on the other hand it is what made Wolf the most compelling main character in their series of games, it was the same character for all of us so they had a base to work on without us building out own and doing head canon backgrounds for them
Great review as usual! Btw how is Falcon doing?
I’m grateful that you guys post every day. For real. Love your Friday videos🤘
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Just got the game and it’s insane great combat am in love with it already
Can't believe I'm this early, but this one's been on my watch for a while. Probably gonna give it a go. Thanks for the vid, and love all the content you guys put out! We know you work hard and it's appreciated!!
I can always count on yall when it comes to new game reviews without getting spoilers 🔥💪🏼
This looks great. Also hoping there will be a Mortal Shell again at some point, this time a full-blown longer game. Absolutely loved Mortal Shell.
Purchased this game at midnight & played until I was too tired and overslept lol yes this game is awesome & I'm really glad to have another pretty good soulslike game added to the genre. Dolmen was a huge letdown but this game with its Bloodborne-esqe aethestic & slick combat systems with a dash of Sekiro-lite parrying really is something to be appreciated imo. Thanks for covering this game 🔥🔥
Thanks for your comment. I'm going to get it soon.
Sadly Sekiro is the only FS game I didn't enjoy (not a fan of rhythm games in general) -- would you still recommend it?
@@ohffsreally yes I would still recommend. You don't need to parry anything in this game like Sekiro actually and can change it to a simple block that negates alot of damage & with some proper dodging you can get through the game fairly well. I never once used the parry mechanic to beat the game.
@@sikevillain Sweet! Dodging is where I shine, so glad to hear I'll have a shot :) Thanks!
@@ohffsreally No problem I hope you enjoy the game! It's definitely one of my favorites in the Soulsborne genre now. The combat feels so great once it all clicks together.
The green-dominated color scheme is pretty badass, with the red contrasts... great visual design.
u guys always keep it interesting love u guys
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I think it's a great game for a indie studio. Hopefully they will add on to it if it sells enough. I would definitely buy dlc for it
Had no idea this game existed and just got an advertisement for it which looked really cool, I don’t know if I’ll get the game but whoever worked on the menus did a good job at making them look good green and black just *chefs kiss*
I bought it cos PS+ gave me a decent discount. I'm really liking it so far. It seems like Soulslite. No stamina bar is great and the combat feels amazing. I can see how it maybe shouldn't overstay its welcome, but I appreciate that. I'm going to knock it out and I'm having fun, that's all that matters.
$23 club!!
Its literally like sekiro and a little bit of elden ring with the ashes of war.
@@winterwolf343 I felt like Sekiro was more punishing, but maybe I'm just better at these kinds of games now.
Why have I not heard of this before now? I'm just starting Code Vein this weekend. Guess I gotta pick this one up now too!
I'm so/so with it. The fighting mechanics seem cheap sometimes, it's VERY linear, and I get lag for about 5 seconds after an area loads up. It looks great though, and it plays fluid for the most part. It's "ok"....
Is it better than code vein?
@@illthoughts never played code vein. My comparison would lean more towards Bloodborne/Sekiro, and it sucks most these games, we just naturally compare to 'from software' titles, but I say go for it.
Saved me 30$
@@Certified_souls_player I think it’s definitely worth it, I think some people just prefer really deep combat systems
Something about the game feels very angular and snappy, maybe how the camera works?
woo i heard about this game earlier today (before this video) and was hoping you guys would do a before you buy :)
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Proof that what Fromsoft does isn’t so easy to just copy and paste. That said, I’ll be checking this out
It was about $24 today so I did a quick RUclips check and got it. I'm always happy to support smaller developers as its seems they are the only ones still making games out of love, and not greed. Usually always creative, charming, and best of all fun.
Every once in awhile Jake showcases a game where his attempt at positive feedback makes the game sound bad and negatives are worse.
This game looked bad, and with this showcase it seems even worse. Why play a knockoff of BB and Sekiro when they exist today.
I bought it yesterday and i'm loving it!!
Currently „Lost in Random“ is pretty cheap in the Playstation store. This Game is actually awesome. It’s like Alice: Madness returns Mixed with Little nightmares and nightmare before christmas. It is a great little Game , with a Ton of „personality“. Just beautiful. And the fighting System is quite unique because of it’s „Cards-System“
That game deserves more attention, honestly.
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@@DanteSuper95 absolutely. I am playing this since a few days. My favorite character is easily Manny Dex
Agree...it's a fantastic game
Game looks super rad, and I'm definitely into everything you mentioned, especially the Alice games. Thanks for mentioning it!
Also on Game Pass, thanks for remind me on this game.
Thanks for the review...will be checking this one out
So essentially this is a well made and well priced, indie Souls-like. Sounds like a buy to me.
Honestly, even at a budget price, I'd recommend waiting for it to go down. It was fun, but not really a lot of replayablity there. And just sort of okay all around. It's not a bad game, but not much more than just good.
@@RagnarokMic I'm not a sucker for replayability and I don't like a game that overstates its welcome.
I actually just downloaded this game last night and really liked it. I'm trying to play more challenging RPGs since playing Elden Ring, and before playing other Soulborne games and this game is scratching that itch.
The combat looks kinda interesting, but this game has no identity. The presentation looks damn near exactly like Bloodbourne and Elden Ring. Maybe when they make some more games in the future they can add more uniqueness to their world.
This review was very well made, I hope it's not accidental or anything because I'd like to see them take this approach more, the audio quality and background sounds were perfect, correct clips were chosen and the video just straight up was engaging.
Feels like it should be $10 including tax.
I'm really enjoying it so far, but I don't get what's next gen about this game. They could've easily made a last gen version of it. There's no voice acting, no HDR, no haptics and adaptive trigger support on PS5 and maybe it's me, but there isn't even standard vibration on the controller.
But the most important thing, the combat, is pretty entertaining. I would recommend to give it a try
Was literally looking for this video 3 mins ago and then it came out😂
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@@gameranxTV you guys are my fav 👍🏻 always consult Gameranx before I buy anything!
I love these videos but I wish you would say which platform they are coming out on at the start of each review
I'm a simple guy, I see that a new game with really nice graphics and setting is Soulslike I throw in the trash.
Bought on day one, first souls-like for me. And I must say that I’ve never felt this much pain and anger at a video game since Overwatch. So I can only imagine what it just feel like playing Elden Ring or Bloodborne. Besides that, I’m super digging the game and the combat! A lot of fun and just what I’ve been looking for recently!
Elden ring was my first Souls game. I loved it and went on to play Dark Souls 3 also. It is tough at first but once it clicks, it is awesome. Stick wit hit!
Once you play a souls game for long enough and get used to their bs around almost every far corner and losing souls . Game opens up to you . Then its only fun . Other souls game then become far less frustrating . DS3 was sooo good when I played it . Might start another run am hyoed
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you gotta be careful if you play a real souls game at some point, because (most except one) games in the series are based on fairness, so going in with the public opinion that "all fromsoft games are made for clinically insane people, and not everyone can play them" is not true. The games just demand high levels of focus and commitment, but nearly all of them have a nice learning curve, where you get to learn the mechanics and progress through the game at a steady pace without being obliterated. And then there's elden ring, which lets you go whever you want if you're having trouble with a boss or area. In the end, if you decide to play a fromsoftware game, just know you shouldn't approach it like its the video game equivalent of an iron maiden
@@justyouraveragehumanbeing7411 that's incredibly true. Balancing is the one thing most soulslikes get wrong, and it really shows.
I gotta say that I really like the small change in recent videos, where there are pauses with just gameplay occasionally throughout, rather than just at the end.
Makes me super happy when gamers mention "Nioh" as a comparison for great mechanics.
My absolutely favorite souls like when it comes to bare fighting mechanics.
Same here :)
It's not a souls, but it is a souls-like. Was made by a different company by different people.
@@GrubKiller436 That's what I said "souls like", just missed out on the hyphen.
Ah you right.
Bloodboarne is fav of all time hopefully this game quenches my thirst for bloodboarne 2, definitely excited to get my hands on this game.
I really suggest 'Bloodborne' instead of playing the Chinese knock-off, "Bloodboarne"
Damn! This game looks fire 🔥🔥 ... Has a Bloodborne look to it.. which I still haven't played still waiting on a PC port... But I'll take what I can get 😋
I wish they added more effort In the game to make it deeper and richer gameplay with solid story longer gameplay ,bigger world and more mob and bosses variety
Who else is waiting for Lies Of P?
Quality is good, despite the various combat bugs I encountered.
Quantity is terrible. You'll finish the game in 4-7 hours more often than not.
While it's an amazing game for a small team, it's an okay game overall. You never felt truly sucked into the world... Play Time Matters.
Always like this series,even if I am not gonna buy it.
I know this isn’t a huge title so I’m really happy you guys made a before you buy for this game!!!!
I actually like the environment design visually, but it does seem a bit simple from a level design standpoint.
Well, the game is pretty cheap compared to Elden Ring when it first came out
@@wjr6744 Yeah but Elden Ring also has a ton more content
@@wjr6744 Well this is half the price.
With how dry game releases have been this month, the timing for this release is perfect.
Mom Can we have Demon souls? We have Demon Souls at home ….
I love this channel. Never failed to amazed me.
I waited for early reception on Thymesia and decided to go with Rollerdome instead of purchasing Thymesia. So so far I'm loving Rollerdome. Y'all should do a video on it since it's not getting much attention imo.
Not "official Gameranx", but Jake did a video on his own channel if you're looking for one.
I really enjoy this game. The combat is forgiving, but hard at the same time. I am currently facing Odur. For an indie Developer they did an excellent job. I also, like how there isn't a stamina bar makes it much easier for me. I love the From software games, but suck. This game is difficult, but I have never been happier when defeating a mini boss or unlocking a new Plague Attack. This game I would highly recommend not only for those who struggle with Souls and Borne type games, but for those that also love those genres. The $30 price tag is perfect for this game. No, complaints from me.
This wasn't on my radar but it is now!!
Yeah this doesn't seem to be great. Good, especially considering the size of the development team but not great of a game still. The combat just feels off. The weightiness, responsiveness, animations need a hell of a lot more work to feel good in hands. Bosses are a joke as they just end up being more of a dps test since they just run off and heal while you're just tailing and attacking. Good effort nonetheless though.
I ordered mine off Amazon cause it finally came back in stock
As someone who’s seen reviews of this game prior to it dropping and oddly getting a “before you buy” gonna hard pass on this, even the gameplay showed here looks mediocre at best 💀.
Got a 90 second trailer ad for the game at the start. Lol
i have been playing and beat the second boss, so far i am enjoying it .
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Shout out to Eric behind the scenes 👏
It sounds like the Greek word THI-MI-SOY that means remember
Thank you for the informative before you buy as always. I read it's pretty short. Seems a decent buy for the Steam Deck. Might wait for a sale though.
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If this game was longer than is, I'd be pissed. Get's so repetitive and not much in atmosphere changes
Soulsborne fans are here
We never left ;)
Hey how did you know that
Who tf plays this game
Rise up!!
I waited so long for it, and it came out
This industry hurts my soul today..
I loved this hobby so much, and unfortunately it feels these companies and current Developers don't understand gaming.
So many games are completely void of what many of call the "flow state".. These big companies that made a name for themselves over a decade ago.. They seem clueless of where we should be today.
Graphics are the last thing I care about when it comes to Video Games.
I played it and liking it….good game till now❤️❤️
Always makes great videos for us to watch
It looks like a good weekend game. Also tomorrow starts the weekend lol
Boy, that "Beacon Found" screen. They're definitely not hiding their influences.
Didn't like this too much, the combat specifically. You are incentivised to be aggressive but with no rally system like Bloodborne it's to your detriment. Parrying feels off too, and you aren't given any frame advantage or riposte for successfully pulling it off. Dodging seems to be the way to go for the most part, but this is counterintuitive to wound system since you want to be aggressive. It just didn't gel well for me in the end.
it's on sale for $23.99 with PS plus essential. Ends 08/25 2:00AM.
Nope, thanks for saving me a ton of time.
hi! I recently discovered Thymesia and I'm really loving it. there's not a single thing I would fault, absolutely fantasic and voila it's free on PS Plus. can't complain!
Oh boy another souls like. I miss when people tried making unique games
The Sekiro-Bloodborne blend is quite weird. I played the demo and it felt like the deflect system is a bit weird, it's not as snappy as Sekiro where you can pretty much instablock even mid command. In here, as far as I remember there is little to no room for command cancellation. The dodge is pretty lengthy which makes it the go to mechanic, which doesn't encourage learning the deflect mechanic.
LOL, i got the YT ad of the game before i could even start watching the vid
Awesome stuff, is this featured on game pass?
Gameranx Guys??? do you stream on twitch sometimes? falcon Drake or what s his name? would like to watch twtich streams of you idk
After playing LoP and LoTF back to back I'm now addicted to Souls games and now I'm looking for my next fix hopefully this is it lol
I had a great time with this game. It has a very fun blend of mechanics that I would love to see expanded on in more games. Also the final boss is a good time. Too bad there's no NG+