never commented before, but seriously i've gone to these reviews first for years now, always consistent, very well put together and to the point, thank you for always uploading fantastic content, especially with these. i'll even watch them for games i dont anticipate playing because there's a chance your review will convince me otherwise. i usually follow it up with the things i wish i knew when starting for a game after i end up getting it lol
Right? And even if they don't like a game personally that many others do, there's no bringing the game down, it's still covered with an unbiased opinion of what the game did and didn't do right
Dude, same! Never comment, but I try to like all the time XD. I always watch your guys' stuff for games when there's any kind of game I'm interested in. I love how well you guys put your videos together and, lots of times, you guys make me laugh.
A bit more context on George "Rail Road" Martin's involvement here: Apparently he wrote all the lore and did the worldbuilding for everything BEFORE the world was destroyed. So back when all the ruins were actual civilizations, that's what he put together. Then Miyazaki et al. took all that and made the game about after the world falling and decaying. So he didn't write anything specifically for the game, but created the world that the game then ran down and destroyed. Really interesting way of doing it.
@@averydarrenkamp8102 Because Dark Souls is finished. Miyazaki has said that. And this game puts together everything from their last games, there’s a lot of Sekiro in it as well.
@@justaperson98 I didn't get much of the story in souls just played 1 and 3. Heard 2 sucked so passed it. You realize this game is 80% souls and 20% new ideas? Soo he wanted to make souls 4 but didn't is what your saying? Like if I didnt know any better I'd have said this was souls 4 just by the gameplay and look and bosses and movement
I think one reason this game is getting so much love is that they didn't promise everything in the world like some of the other games. They just said here is an ambitious open world game that we hope you enjoy playing. And it delivered even more.
I was buying this game day nomatter what. I was expecting good reviews. The couple I watched called it one of the greatest games ever made. From Software is one of the few companies that get me excited for their new games.
@@counterfifth nah if other devs did what Fromsoft does they would get torn apart in reviews. Outdated graphics and archaic mechanics aren’t praised in other franchises. Well except for Nintendo of course
I just picked this up after 2 years avoiding it. I don’t typically play games that are this difficult, because life is difficult enough. I game to escape. But then a friend convinced me to pick this up when he explained to me why Souls games appeal to him; They are digital recreation of all his real life challenges; I get it now. Creating a character that looks just like me, placing him in this brutal world, and going in with the mindset that every challenge here represents my own harsh realities…the game just clicked. It’s more than the simple, casual escape from reality that I’m use to at the end of the day; This feels like an exploration into of my own potential. That is quite a special feeling I wasn’t expecting from a video game, and one that I haven’t felt since I was a kid.
I bought it and its actually a very easy game.... the gameplay is terrible lets be honest but the game look amazing and runs good on steam deck. Is it worth the full price? HELL NO but on a sale maybe.
7:45 I spent 40 hours before even walking towards the first bosses direction. Between the sneak system, and new checkpoint statue system the game really encourages exploring and doing your own thing without fear of losing anything
I think it's really cool that they finally added a better sneak element to the game. You can use bushes and walls for actual cover and lose your enemies or jump out and surprise them. More so than in any other souls game that I've played.
@@Yugga_Bubba fun open world, good Ai, tons of bosses, quality of life enhancements to storage and exploration, im not sure why you simply label it a reskin
I love how fair and balanced these are. Nothing exaggerated or suspicious like you can see from the big review sites, and it really just feels like a friend breaking down a game's pros and cons in just the right amount of detail so when I see such a glowing review from here I finally feel like my hype is legit! Can't wait to just get into the world and run around with some friends.
I've been playing since Friday, I don't think words can justify the experience. Few open worlds have a real sense of danger that makes exploring not only fun, but necessary, and rewarding. I expected the game to be good, I didn't expect it to be this good. I don't know how far into it I am, I did beat Margit, and several other bosses, but there's just so much of the world to explore. So many different enemy types I've seen already, I'm honestly blown away and I've played all the soulsborne games.
So I have a question, I never really got into souls games so this would be my first that's anything like it. Should I get this or horizon zero forbidden west
@@insipidbore4320 both games are very good, so it depends on what kind of game you wanna play. If you want something difficult but rewarding, get Elden Ring. If you want something that looks amazing and is more plot focused, try Forbidden West.
@@insipidbore4320 I haven't played FW yet, but I'm willing to bet it is a must play. Like the other reply said, pick based on what you want to play. If you are wanting an intro to the FromSoftware catalog then you can't go wrong with this game. In most of the games if you get stuck, figure it out. In this game if you get stuck, just explore the world, you'll likely find plenty of things to do to help you get more powerful.
What console/pc are you playing it on? I got an Xbox One so I'm not sure if I should buy it cause it doesn't look too good based on some XB1 ER gameplay videos
Man I'm so glad this game is delivering, I cant Express how good it feels knowing we can still get games like this despite the industry often nto living up to our expectations. To those who play it, hopefully we can join in jolly cooperation or perhaps even pvp.
I like the souls games, I have played around with blood borne and demon souls, dark souls 3, just picked em up, beat a few bosses in each but then went to something else. I do like them but some other game came up and I went to something else, but just for the reason that cod, battlefield and other studios are not delivering a full good quality game, I’m getting this and I’m determined to beat it then beat those other souls games.
Hopefully they add a patch later down the road to enable cross-platform co-op. I’m on Xbox one and it’s annoying that I can’t team up with my PS4 buddies
@@jacob2483 I have had the same with blood borne. But trust me if you beat like the first 4 bosses, wich took me about 20h on my first play through, it gets so intense and crazy. The game kept dropping my jaw, even with the old graphics. I played it down for half a year, until I finally beat it.
You are thanking us? WE are thanking you! You've saved me often money. Excellent content without any spoilers. Your videos is a must for me before I buy a game. Thank you
If you just take the few minutes to watch these, you’ll never be let down when buying a new game. You guys really let us know about the good and bad parts of any game. I also love that you guys have different tastes in games. Really gives us different perspectives.
@@POE3G I've been here when they had 50k subs. They really are playing the games and actually giving good opinions and real ones too! Its amazing that this channel is 100x better than actual game reviewers.
As someone who has never played a souls like game this game looks so interesting. I'm honestly thinking about pulling the trigger and try this new genre with this game. EDIT: After doing a lil more research of the game and reading everyone just saying to go for it and giving me tips on the comments, *I have preordered the game just now.* Thank you for such a warm welcome everyone 🥺❤️ Can't wait for Friday!
dude if you even have 10% curiosity, check it out. i delayed playing anything fromsoft they are now my one of my altime favourite studios. they are super hard but once you get your footing and figure out the combat style its super rewarding. elden ring is 100 percent at the top of my list. and I'm just about to go on holidays so I know what I'm a be doing.
Don't fall for the "Souls games are sooo hard" meme. These games are challenging and rewarding. They are some of the most amazing games to ever grace the earth. You will die. Alot. Just be persistent/perseverant and you will conquer it.
It's kinda crazy how we go from a game drought to a flood of great games. Too many to play at once when it felt like the last year had almost nothing really good to play.
Literally. I’ve been waiting forever for the new Horizon but I don’t even wanna buy it cause I haven’t beaten Sifu. I shouldn’t buy elden ring until I get to play horizon lol. Overall these are great problems to have.
naw this dude has only positive reviews on everything lol. youtuber Synthetic Man will tell ya the truth. i mean this game i can see more in a positive light but other games not so much
@@indigodnd I think jake is one of the best reviewers out there I always respect his opinion even if I don't agree with it. He is always respectful towards fans and never shows spoilers, yet he isn't afraid to give his honest opinion. I think your wrong on this one
Jake reviews are always awesome cause he doesn't review with his personal opinions like 95% of reviewers Not even a 101 metacritic is going to convince me to play a fromsoftware game . High meta score foolded me once to play last of us 2 .
20 hours in and this is the first game in a LONG time that has me totally into it. Really nice to see after wasting money on Cyberpunk and Battlefield recently.
This game is a steal at $60. I wouldnt even complain if they charged $120 for this game. It has the content of 3 AAA games put together, without it being shit in gameplay.
On the contrast, I can't stand big open areas with nothing to do in them but wander around. Elden ring does NOT have the same luxury as horizon forbidden west, where even if nothing is in an area, the game looks so pretty you can just stare and wonder around without caring about a lack of something to do. Because it's a visual feast. Elden rings style is cool, but it's not a pretty at any angle game, and dark souls looked cooler stylistically, just not fidelity wise. Lots of areas look pretty neat, but those are all the closed in, more dark souls like areas, such as castles and forts. But the ACTUAL free roam open landscapes, are just so barren. Nothing but trees, grass, and rocks, with a small amount of enemies dotted around the landscape. It's so little, in so much space that it's genuinely concerning.
@Anthony De Los Santos Not even a fanboy just someone that recognizes that game sucks ass. Sometimes I put a playthrough on when I'm having trouble sleeping though.
@@trevorveillette8415 Yeah that's the only thing i'm a little scared about for Elden, that it's world would be too empty. Thought imo the world looks beautiful but to each their own
Something I think is really cool is how approachable the different combat styles are. I started the game with a bandit and realized really quickly that I like fast attacks and didn't really care about defending that much. In hindsight, the warrior probably would have been a better class for me, and I was a bit worried that maybe I'd made the wrong choice. Then I realized I could have my character dual wield and now I have an assassin chick who combines all the best parts of the bandit's strength with the warrior's combat style. It's pretty great. :)
@@LettaLeeJoy yea it was an organic unplanned progression that i enjoyed the emergence of because i found rock sling with blind exploration which allowed me to beat margit
I can't even describe my love for this game I only just started on it last night and easily topped four hours on it just literally exploring and noticing I hadn't really got anywhere with progress in a sense doesn't even frustrate me because I genuinely want my time expanded as much as possible in that beautiful world
I love it, and with the mount it gives off some big shadow of the colossus vibes but more. It's as if the game they initially wanted to make is finally realized. The games always have encouraged/rewarded exploration but now with an actual jump function, and mount they really took the gloves off. This game somehow plops into an oversaturated open world market like it's one of the few that belongs there, and it really is. Bravo!
@@drunkhusband6257 How is it empty? Lol. There's different enemy types scattered all throughout the map, there's hidden ash abilities around every corner, and there's hidden caves and weapons all over. The only thing empty is that observation.
I can't think of a time I've ever heard Jake say "I swear" and he seems REALLY excited about this one. I'm so glad that out of all the games coming out this month THIS is the one I pre-ordered
To anyone who hasnt played a souls game and want an example of how insanely hard the npc stories are check out Bok the Seamster. He's literally a small tree you have to meet and then meet him at different locations that somehow you are just supposed to be able to figure out. The npc stories is what made me replay the dark souls games many many times. The first time through it seems like the impact they have is almost nothing but once you play though the whole game and realize how much content there was you missed it gives tons of replay value.
I usually don’t even watch Ign or gamestop reviews anymore, these are my favourite. It’s like hearing a friend tell you his opinion, straightforward and honest.
0:25 and we love you Jake and the Gameranx team. Literally my favorite gaming channel. More honest than IGN, more reputable than the other channels scattered across, and honestly just more fun to watch.
FromSoft's work on Sekiro is clearly seen in this game. It looks to be the culmination of all of the best and greatest pieces from each of their titles and I'm so excited to play it. Happy Birthday to me ❤
Another thing that I liked about the game were the arts used in the loading screen , each one had their own color and shade that just fits in the game without going overboard(and they look sick as hell). Great review btw!
This game looks like every dark souls players dream. A massive open world full of really good enemy types, weapons, lore, and terrain. Great review guys! This looks like a contender for one of my favorite games of all time
Haven't been heavily into souls games since the first. Looks like pretty much exactly what I was hoping for after dark souls 1 to get me back into the series
@@Legs_ To me this is what DS1 would've been like had they been given the budget and time to do so. I definitely think this game will be more user friendly and the learning curve won't be as steep. Instead of "get good" you can simply go explore somewhere else and level up. It reminds me of skyrim in that way which I think will make it so you're not bored or getting too frustrated at a boss
I’m not convinced I would prefer an open world over the traditional souls style but this game doers look amazing, maybe it will really take open world games to the next level
@@xTheNameisEthan The way the world was connected in DS1 was definitely something I enjoyed the most about DS1, and while I havent played Elden Ring yet, from what I've seen in other reviews they do a really good job at connecting the map and making the terrain seem more in depth than something like Breath of the Wild and AC Odyssey where it seems empty and copy and paste like. Itll be interesting to see if deviating from a well layered interconnected world was the right move
I actually waited to see all the reviews and gameplay to decide if I wanted to invest $60. Such a great game. Took me 8 hours into the game to actually understand the game lol, but so cool to be able to explore and just take your time understanding and getting better at it.
Right there with you. I'll be going into this completely blind. Never played a Souls game and never really cared to, but as you said, this one seems too impressive not to give it a shot.
You know you’re a from-software fan AND a before you buy fan when you listen to the video face down so nothing gets spoiled but you still support BYB cus this show is the only review show for games that’s not hours long and not half assed. Straight to the point. Consistent. And I do appreciate when you offer your own bias and perspective on games as well. You make sure people know things like “I’ve never been much of a fan of these games” or “I love this series” etc etc
Dude I thought the game looked good a few months back but I'm telling you when I heard the game was a fromsoftware I almost fell over. Then I see how similar it was to my favorite game DS3 I lost it
0:15 man i been watching this channel for years, you are one of the few gaming review channels that have never led me wrong, keep up the work for many years to come guys.
I’m really on the fence. I’m afraid I won’t have the patience to get through these bosses or if it’ll get boring. I’ve never played a souls game but I really want to try something new but I’m not sure if I should give up the 60 dollars for it.
@@B0risTheBlade I guess I’m splitting hairs with that one, as far as I know Miyazaki didn’t work on that game he was busy giving us the lovely bloodborne. So I felt it was worthy of forgiveness. You’re right though. My god 😂
@@alexmurray8038 lol I was trolling a bit. We all know we don't talk about "That one" heh However I actually hope FromSoft does something mediocre for their next game. It can't be easy constantly raising the bar the way they do. Maybe some smaller experiences or some vr shit.
Literally coming into this review months after it's been out and you guys nailed it on the head, Jake and the team keep on proving again and again that they are the go-to for game reviews
Somehow, I just knew Fromsoft could deliver. It's really something seeing all this glowing praise for the dev team's accomplishments. It's like watching the birth of a glorious new age where every other open world starts to rip-off its formula but that would actually mean putting in effort to populate your open world with cool content.
...so we're not doing it! Instead, come to our in-game shop where you can spend real money on in-game currency, spend half the game's price on a skin, and mint your own NFTs!
Massive respect to Jake and the Gameranx team for always delivering accurate and quality reviews. They were the first to jump into every game regardless of whether it is good, bad or just mediocre. Thank you for your massive contribution to the gaming community Gameranx!! WE LOVE YOU!!!
Every time a new game comes out “before you buy” is always the first place I go because more often than not it’s one of the most balanced reviews out there
Ever put so eloquently, this is the reason I am subbed to you. The videos and highlights are impeccable !!. Great content and always appreciated. Thanks so much 🙏🏽.
I can honestly say that the Before You Buy videos are the ONLY video game reviews I listen to when thinking about a new game. Even an old one on sale I RUclips the BYB and get their opinion! Keep up the great work Jake, Falcon and Gameranx!
2 years later, I bought this game for the first time a few months ago. Never thought I would be a souls player, never thought I would like this game… I’m now 100 hours into my first playthrough, plus multiple coop mod games with friends, it is just amazing! As a first time souls player, it wasn’t as intimidating as I thought. The graphics, world building and combat is phenomenal! I’m glad I found this game and decided to try it.
@@vizion6621 So its been a couple months and I picked up Bloodborne, Darksouls II, Lies of P.. i'm officially hooked on Souls Games! Def became a better gamer because of them!
For those of you who are new to gameranx, this is hands down one of the best, if not the best, gaming channels on RUclips. The quality of the videos and the hosts is on another level. Thank you, gameranx for another fantastic review!
I haven't bought Elden Ring yet but when I finally get the cash I'm gonna buy it. Something that made me always stop playing Dark Souls wasn't the difficulty but the way it felt, it felt so stiff to play but footage of Elden Ring looks so fluid and I'm really excited to try it
The way that I explained my dislike of the Souls series to people was that I suffered through poor control from games like Resident Evil back in the 90s, because of hardware limitations. I'm not going to actually pay to go through that horrid experience again. It sucks too, because if Souls games didn't feel like a snail on the back of a turtle stuck in frozen molasses then I'd probably play them, because everything else about them is great.
i understand that ! i know im not good so if i get stuck at a boss in darksoul ,i get stuck forever ... Elden ring allow me to go explore and reward with tons of powerful item , armor, talisman ,... so when i come back to the boss, i feel more confident and believe i can do it instead of uninstall the game lol
In this video, Jake says "If you weren't a fan of souls combat before, this won't change your mind". I disagree. While the core of the combat is the same, I think it works much better in Elden Ring, and is certainly worth trying
As someone who never really got into the Dark Souls games, I really feel like I’m missing out if I don’t at least give this game a try one day especially with how impressive so many reviews have been so far.
This is really the best time to get into the souls genre. It’s everything the past games have been into one single game. Even for veterans, ER is a new and challenging game.
Same. I don’t typically like From Soft games, but this one sounds just different enough to give a try. As soon as I finish up Horizon I may drop a little cash and pick this one up.
That's literally how I was with sekero and I never got pass the 1st boss The samurai hunter and I quit and never played it again. Maybe with this game being open world I may be able to come back to tough fights before I quit from frustration
just stumbled across this channel rightnow for the first time i think. gotta be commented: really good quality critics, expert at work. Good explaining, good examples for explaining, perfect choice of words to make it understandable what a gamer would have to expect, how it feels and so on. all together: best game-test video i've seen so far. so many game-reviewers just talk like this: "well i personally didn't like that or that, but this was cool, look at it how awesome". But you put ur pros and cons in relation to eachother, u make smart and deep comparisons, you're analizing it as neutral as it can get or should be. I really appreciate someone doing what he does that good. you should be highlighted for this tbh, frustrating to think of clicking 5 others while not knowing that you exist with videos exactly like this, which everyone who wants a real "review" is looking for. it's like finding a fresh fish under a bunch of cheap, deepfreezed fishes ;) I like to repeat this sentence in this kind of comment of mine over and over again: keep it up,("the good") viewers realy always notice and appreciate the difference!!!
I was going to wait because I pre-ordered CP2077 and wish I had waited, but I'm not worried about this one. Already pre-installed it. And based on the reviews so far I think that was the right choice.
50yr old gamer checking in. I have heard a lot of hype over the years & nothing has delivered like this game! Absolutely stunning in both design and execution and even accessible to an old guy like me who has never played a souls game. A triumphant victory and a high water mark for others to aspire to.
@@jonathansoko1085 PC version released 6pm est the 24th. Console versions could be glitched to New Zealand time to play early morning of the 24th. Or so i've heard. Personally won't have a chance to play until next week. +1 for jump though woot woot
Been playing through the Soulsborne games for the first time (other than Demons Souls, only got Sekiro left to finish) and these have become some of my favorite games and I think an open world is the next big step for these games. Can't wait to get into it
I wish I could delete all my knowledge of Sekiro and start again from scratch .For me it’s the best fromsoftware game (haven’t played Elden ring tho) .But take your time with it ,you gonna need it !:)
This game is amazing! I’m so thankful for Bloodhound’s Step. That Ash of War really helped me get by Margit The Fell Omen. As always, awesome upload, awesome video! Love all your guy’s content!! Thanks so much!!!
Y'all are who i look for when I want to review a game, I look no where else yall are legit what drives me towards or away from any game I need info on an i cant thank yall enough please never stop posting videos! 💜
Fun fact, there was actually an interview about what Martin had a part in. He actually wrote the worldbuilding of the world before the Elden ring broke and the world was twisted and tarnished. So everything he came up with turned into monsters and other various things which is honestly cool as heck.
@@GigaChadDuPlessis seriously game of thrones is literally fan fic of a historical event lmfao, Richard Scott Bakker is somewhat of a more appropriate choice imo
Breaking news: A distraught band of ASOIAF fans analyze Elden Ring pixel by pixel to determine Winds of Winter release date and any foreshadowing to their 20 different theories for 1 character.
@@aravinds3846 I'm not knocking the game I just think GRRM is a bit overblown, chill out. I think the gameplay is enough to stand on its own to be enjoyable regardless of if I like the lore or not lmao
This is my first souls game but the witcher 3 is my favorite game of all time. Half way through your video I paused, bought the game and started the download and then continued watching. I'm genuinely so excited for this game.
I love these reviews! It feels like a friend explaining a game to me and helping me determine if it’s for me or not, good stuff man never stop making these.
I am going into my 3rd playthrough (first NG+ since I just made two different characters so I could take the characters into different builds easier) and over 200 hours in and I'm still finding stuff I didn't before. This game is the first open world RPG or game in general that has just completely sucked me in to the point if I'm not playing I'm looking up cool new builds I want to try. I have never been a big fan of Souls games because of the extreme linear difficulty and was subjective about getting this game since it's made by the same devs..But how I wish I had got the game at launch with everyone else because omg this is just a masterpiece in just about every category and all of which you have covered. I just hope this makes other devs see that this is how you should do open world, I think this may be the first game I eclipse 400 hours in in a very long time.
Gameranx has been my go to for anything video game related for years now. Just a team team of people putting out great content. Thank you for the hard work you do and keep it up!
At 7:48 when he just jumps over the balcony has me just excited. To not only have another souls game to conquer but to be able to explore a whole open world while I’m at it has me chomping at the bit to play. Only 18:30:03 and counting to go…
Just got this and it’s interesting to explore. I wish the combat was a bit more fluid and easy to control but I’ll get used to it. I’d like to get as fluid as Ghost of Tsushima combat feels
The way to do it. In my op, way to continue to succeed as well. As u mentioned, gratitude is key. Success can also breed laziness, negative aspects, so drawing attention to said success' and how creators behind content STAY humble is huge as well.(nice to b able to say this about From Soft as well) Great comment🤘
This is my go to Channel for all things gaming even over the official gaming networks. Always honest but never bias. Appreciate the effort you guys put into every review & know I can get enough feedback so that I don’t waste my hard earned dollars 💵
You can always tell exactly how Jake feels about these games based on how enthusiastic he sounds when he says "...another episode of before you BUY..." at the start of the video :)
The game is finally on sale on steam and I'm continuing to have 2nd thoughts about it lol But I've been wanting to play this since it came out but was waiting on sale... now that it is, I think I should finally find out for myself. Anyone has any tips for literally brand new players on open world/RPG/Soul type of game? I've never been a fan of it, but for some Elder Rings seems/sounds way more fun than any game I've heard.
All I can say is for RPGs is to look into beginning strategies and guides to get you started, the hardest part is always getting the loot to start of your journey
I think I'm gonna dive into my first soulsborne. I've always been scared to play because I'm honestly... not that great at video games. I suspect I'll get mad at this one a few time. But this really does seem like something new and exciting, but it also has this old school atmosphere. The world looks visually stunning, and some of the abilities here looked interesting. Also, I just want to revel in a game that is well made in 2022.
I personally suggest you go with a more magic based build for the range and not putting yourself in constant danger. Plus this is open world so you can just move on to another area if an enemy is giving u trouble
I am ok at most video games and pretty good at some, but my experience with anything from From has been heartbreaking. If you can’t beat Cuphead you can’t beat any of these games. They are still fun though. Hope it works out for you.
I am absolutely looking forward to playing this. Only began my from software addiction last year when a friend finally got me to play Sekiro. Loved Dark Souls 1 - 3 , Demons Souls was great & what else can I say about Bloodborne other than masterpiece. Looking forward to rage moments , hilarious coop encounters and the reward for finally defeated a super tough boss in Elden Ring. This weekend is gonna be fun.
I wasn't 100% sure about this one, as these games usually kick my ass until I rage quit, but the highlighting you did on the pure exploring side makes me super excited to hopefully get this soon! Just have some backloggers to deal with first...and I'm patient enough to wait for the first sale as the finances have taken a hit...thanks COVID!! Thank you folks for this awesome BYB!!! ☺️
Yup, from what I heard in other reviews, if you get stuck in the main quest you can just go back and explore the side areas, find new itens and spells, level up, and come back later with a vengeance. Probably the most beginner friendly game in the souls series.
A game that has actually lived up to it's hype, for once. Never doubted FromSoftware for a second. You don't get average with these guys, nor do you come to Gameranx expecting average content. Quality all around.
@@Vito-cx2et Absolutely, but don't expect an easy ride, it will still be challenging. But once you get a grasp on how to play these games, you'll never look back.
the most thing that tilts me are the souls fans ''A game that has actually lived up to it's hype, for once.'' So far this year Dying light 2 - horizon 2 are so good
@@Link.ispada Elden Ring will be my first souls game so I can't say much but as for the games that you mentioned: Dying Light 2 is average at best and Horizon just felt like a dlc.
I’ve watched you for years now lmao. Every time I’m thinking of getting a game or trying to decide if I want it or not I can count on you to help lol. You guys are great and a huge help ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
You guys do the best reviews I know of. They always feel honest and unbiased and looking at the comments I know I'm not the only one who appreciates it. Keep'em coming!
God damn, when I grew up in the 2000s and 10s I played alot of really amazing games, gta, mass effect, elder scrolls, vtmb and numerous smaller games but damn seeing all the newer games come out makes my inner child so nostalgic wishing he grew up playing these games. I don't have time anymore to play games but wow I'm honestly jealous.
Bruh your 20, stop acting like u so old lol, im' 36 and still play these games being I grew up with NES and SEGA and I still play. Tho alot of my friends sadly don't have modern games or just don't care or play anymore and thus are missing out on SOO much, so many great games on Steam and XBO/PS5 but oh well lol. Wasn't trying to be a dick, just saying I hate when people associate video games with something only kids play.
Just want to say thanks for the videos, been watching for years. Helped me make the decision to buy it as I haven't had much time to play games over the last year. Love these reviews! Probably my favorite gaming channel!
I've been watching these vids for a while now, always looking forward for pros and cons and... i might have missed it but i dont think i heard any cons on the whole vid lol, i was hoping to hear a bit more of the multiplayer aspect of the game but i really really appreciate this vid helping me make the final decision to get the game!! Much appreciated
I always look forward to these videos, especially for games that I'm somewhat interested in. This looks like a cross between Skyrim, and Kingdom of Amular with a side of Dark Souls. The open world looks magnificent and I can't wait to play this!
never commented before, but seriously i've gone to these reviews first for years now, always consistent, very well put together and to the point, thank you for always uploading fantastic content, especially with these. i'll even watch them for games i dont anticipate playing because there's a chance your review will convince me otherwise. i usually follow it up with the things i wish i knew when starting for a game after i end up getting it lol
thanks!
Same here. I just wanna watch and see what they have to say. Maybe they show me a hidden gem I didn’t even have on my radar.
Same
Right? And even if they don't like a game personally that many others do, there's no bringing the game down, it's still covered with an unbiased opinion of what the game did and didn't do right
Dude, same! Never comment, but I try to like all the time XD. I always watch your guys' stuff for games when there's any kind of game I'm interested in. I love how well you guys put your videos together and, lots of times, you guys make me laugh.
A bit more context on George "Rail Road" Martin's involvement here: Apparently he wrote all the lore and did the worldbuilding for everything BEFORE the world was destroyed. So back when all the ruins were actual civilizations, that's what he put together. Then Miyazaki et al. took all that and made the game about after the world falling and decaying. So he didn't write anything specifically for the game, but created the world that the game then ran down and destroyed. Really interesting way of doing it.
I don't get why they made it so similar to souls though? Just make a souls 4 imo
@@averydarrenkamp8102 Because Dark Souls is finished. Miyazaki has said that. And this game puts together everything from their last games, there’s a lot of Sekiro in it as well.
So the lore must be hella great to read about
@@justaperson98 I didn't get much of the story in souls just played 1 and 3. Heard 2 sucked so passed it. You realize this game is 80% souls and 20% new ideas? Soo he wanted to make souls 4 but didn't is what your saying? Like if I didnt know any better I'd have said this was souls 4 just by the gameplay and look and bosses and movement
@@justaperson98 and if you have to tell people it's the end could he not have lied and made a 4 anyway?
I think one reason this game is getting so much love is that they didn't promise everything in the world like some of the other games.
They just said here is an ambitious open world game that we hope you enjoy playing. And it delivered even more.
I was buying this game day nomatter what. I was expecting good reviews. The couple I watched called it one of the greatest games ever made. From Software is one of the few companies that get me excited for their new games.
spot on!!
No it’s because it’s a Fromsoft game
Yep. I think developers can learn a lesson from that. Cough cough CD PROJECT RED...
@@counterfifth nah if other devs did what Fromsoft does they would get torn apart in reviews. Outdated graphics and archaic mechanics aren’t praised in other franchises. Well except for Nintendo of course
I just picked this up after 2 years avoiding it. I don’t typically play games that are this difficult, because life is difficult enough. I game to escape. But then a friend convinced me to pick this up when he explained to me why Souls games appeal to him; They are digital recreation of all his real life challenges; I get it now. Creating a character that looks just like me, placing him in this brutal world, and going in with the mindset that every challenge here represents my own harsh realities…the game just clicked.
It’s more than the simple, casual escape from reality that I’m use to at the end of the day; This feels like an exploration into of my own potential. That is quite a special feeling I wasn’t expecting from a video game, and one that I haven’t felt since I was a kid.
Nice comment I like that idea
I avoided it at first for the same reason, and stayed with it for the same reason also
Well said. Going to get this game because of this comment.
Fuck yeah
I bought it and its actually a very easy game.... the gameplay is terrible lets be honest but the game look amazing and runs good on steam deck. Is it worth the full price? HELL NO but on a sale maybe.
Thank you guys for doing these before you buys. They help a lot especially when you have limited money!
Glad you like them.
Elden Ring is a horrible trash game…go play goat games like FIFA and have a meaning in life💙❤️
@@BarcelonaRussia ur just arrogant everyone has their own interests
@@BarcelonaRussia fifa is joke game, you be playing the same shit every year I can’t lie
@@floof2950 it’s not the same game y
7:45 I spent 40 hours before even walking towards the first bosses direction. Between the sneak system, and new checkpoint statue system the game really encourages exploring and doing your own thing without fear of losing anything
40 hours??? Do u work?
@@King-Nova I don’t think he actually played two days straight he probably got off in between that time
@@King-Nova passive income at its finest
@@abyssstronghold4863 highly doubt someone putting in 40 hours in a game few days after the release is making any passive income lmao
@@King-Nova you’d be surprised how easy it is to make money nowadays😂
I think it's really cool that they finally added a better sneak element to the game. You can use bushes and walls for actual cover and lose your enemies or jump out and surprise them. More so than in any other souls game that I've played.
The stealth in Sekiro sucked, I was really looking forward to a Tenchu succesor.
Sounds a lot like some of the Assassin's Creed games stealth mechanics.
So one new mechanic makes this re-skin purchasable?
@@Yugga_Bubba fun open world, good Ai, tons of bosses, quality of life enhancements to storage and exploration, im not sure why you simply label it a reskin
@@godimready2go because it’s a reskin
So glad the Before You Buy series is still going. Consistently reliable reviews. Truly, thank you.
I love how fair and balanced these are. Nothing exaggerated or suspicious like you can see from the big review sites, and it really just feels like a friend breaking down a game's pros and cons in just the right amount of detail so when I see such a glowing review from here I finally feel like my hype is legit! Can't wait to just get into the world and run around with some friends.
Did you see Iron Pineapple’s review of the game? I really like his analysis too
@@InfinityReptar iron pineapple is a goat
I know! I’m so excited for these boss fights baby
And I love you stranger.✌️
I haven't seen any reviews but I'm gonna go out on a limb and say they're praising it as the second coming of Christ
I've been playing since Friday, I don't think words can justify the experience. Few open worlds have a real sense of danger that makes exploring not only fun, but necessary, and rewarding. I expected the game to be good, I didn't expect it to be this good. I don't know how far into it I am, I did beat Margit, and several other bosses, but there's just so much of the world to explore. So many different enemy types I've seen already, I'm honestly blown away and I've played all the soulsborne games.
So I have a question, I never really got into souls games so this would be my first that's anything like it. Should I get this or horizon zero forbidden west
@@insipidbore4320 both games are very good, so it depends on what kind of game you wanna play. If you want something difficult but rewarding, get Elden Ring. If you want something that looks amazing and is more plot focused, try Forbidden West.
@@insipidbore4320 I haven't played FW yet, but I'm willing to bet it is a must play. Like the other reply said, pick based on what you want to play. If you are wanting an intro to the FromSoftware catalog then you can't go wrong with this game. In most of the games if you get stuck, figure it out. In this game if you get stuck, just explore the world, you'll likely find plenty of things to do to help you get more powerful.
What console/pc are you playing it on? I got an Xbox One so I'm not sure if I should buy it cause it doesn't look too good based on some XB1 ER gameplay videos
@@poptarts123 So I got fw for ps4 pro after listening to everyone. It looks gorgeous, I mean really great
Man I'm so glad this game is delivering, I cant Express how good it feels knowing we can still get games like this despite the industry often nto living up to our expectations. To those who play it, hopefully we can join in jolly cooperation or perhaps even pvp.
I like the souls games, I have played around with blood borne and demon souls, dark souls 3, just picked em up, beat a few bosses in each but then went to something else. I do like them but some other game came up and I went to something else, but just for the reason that cod, battlefield and other studios are not delivering a full good quality game, I’m getting this and I’m determined to beat it then beat those other souls games.
Hopefully they add a patch later down the road to enable cross-platform co-op. I’m on Xbox one and it’s annoying that I can’t team up with my PS4 buddies
It is unfortunate they still haven't done us pc gamers right. Won't stop me from playing, but lack of uw support sucks.
@@jacob2483 I have had the same with blood borne. But trust me if you beat like the first 4 bosses, wich took me about 20h on my first play through, it gets so intense and crazy. The game kept dropping my jaw, even with the old graphics. I played it down for half a year, until I finally beat it.
When has a fromsoft where ever disappointed?
You are thanking us? WE are thanking you! You've saved me often money. Excellent content without any spoilers. Your videos is a must for me before I buy a game. Thank you
thanks
what lying and sugar coating?@@dero4378
If you just take the few minutes to watch these, you’ll never be let down when buying a new game. You guys really let us know about the good and bad parts of any game. I also love that you guys have different tastes in games. Really gives us different perspectives.
So true. I’ve been using Gameranx before you buys for years and I am always going into games with the proper expectations:
@@POE3G I've been here when they had 50k subs. They really are playing the games and actually giving good opinions and real ones too! Its amazing that this channel is 100x better than actual game reviewers.
@@beastmasterbg it’s better because between them they like different genres and can give great opinions as gamers and not critics.
Seven Hunnid on RUclips is underrated asfc!
As someone who has never played a souls like game this game looks so interesting. I'm honestly thinking about pulling the trigger and try this new genre with this game.
EDIT: After doing a lil more research of the game and reading everyone just saying to go for it and giving me tips on the comments, *I have preordered the game just now.* Thank you for such a warm welcome everyone 🥺❤️ Can't wait for Friday!
Same for me, i pre-ordered it and i'm really hyped!
Trust me, this genre is extremely enjoyable once you beat one of the games and understand the soulsbourne mechanics
dude if you even have 10% curiosity, check it out. i delayed playing anything fromsoft they are now my one of my altime favourite studios. they are super hard but once you get your footing and figure out the combat style its super rewarding. elden ring is 100 percent at the top of my list. and I'm just about to go on holidays so I know what I'm a be doing.
Don't fall for the "Souls games are sooo hard" meme. These games are challenging and rewarding. They are some of the most amazing games to ever grace the earth.
You will die. Alot. Just be persistent/perseverant and you will conquer it.
@@tiger1234567ful I hear ya! I just beat bloodborne last week, first fromsoft game I've played and damn I'm hooked! this will be an easy buy.
It's kinda crazy how we go from a game drought to a flood of great games. Too many to play at once when it felt like the last year had almost nothing really good to play.
I've barely played Total War Warhammer 3 and already have to drop it and come back later!
Literally. I’ve been waiting forever for the new Horizon but I don’t even wanna buy it cause I haven’t beaten Sifu. I shouldn’t buy elden ring until I get to play horizon lol. Overall these are great problems to have.
@Justin Peay lol ima just skip past all that and play elden ring
@@LegendRonk yeah this game looks dope. Sifu is really, really fun though. It’s super hard to get the hang of, but once you do it’s pretty rewarding
@@JPeay227 yeah definitely a good problem to have. Just curious how they do the timing of releases.
I gatta say - the "before you buy" series has always been reliable and consistent, MUCH LOVE
One of the best gaming channel out there... sincere, truthful and direct...🔥❤️😆
naw this dude has only positive reviews on everything lol. youtuber Synthetic Man will tell ya the truth. i mean this game i can see more in a positive light but other games not so much
@@indigodnd I think jake is one of the best reviewers out there I always respect his opinion even if I don't agree with it. He is always respectful towards fans and never shows spoilers, yet he isn't afraid to give his honest opinion. I think your wrong on this one
@@indigodnd can you link a follow up to this? I tried a quick google but couldn't find anything.
thanks! always remember to seek multiple opinions - we're not perfect
Jake reviews are always awesome cause he doesn't review with his personal opinions like 95% of reviewers
Not even a 101 metacritic is going to convince me to play a fromsoftware game . High meta score foolded me once to play last of us 2 .
Let’s be honest, most of you guys have already made up your minds to buy this game before watching this video 😂
Yep
Yeah, but I wanted to feel better about it
@Bifftheboxer im having final exams and after this my first elden ring gameplay
Nope I was wonder if I should buy forbidden west or elden ring
Bro fr this is so relatable I was gonna buy it anyway even if I didn’t watch this 😂
Iconic!!! We’ve made it to Elden Ring!!!
Okay
Hey Voyagers
More brutal Elden Ring gameplay!
great day
The game is dogshit I swear
20 hours in and this is the first game in a LONG time that has me totally into it. Really nice to see after wasting money on Cyberpunk and Battlefield recently.
yeah dude i got battle field 2042 as well, still the worst way to spend 60$
I wasted money on new world so Idk
This game is a steal at $60. I wouldnt even complain if they charged $120 for this game. It has the content of 3 AAA games put together, without it being shit in gameplay.
@@qoki2244 is this a coop / multi player game? Or just solo?
@@qoki2244 Eyy calm down. Don't wanna give them any ideas lol
I can't wait to play this game. The organic open world that isn't jammed full of quest markers sounds just fantastic.
You switching to New Zealand?
On the contrast, I can't stand big open areas with nothing to do in them but wander around. Elden ring does NOT have the same luxury as horizon forbidden west, where even if nothing is in an area, the game looks so pretty you can just stare and wonder around without caring about a lack of something to do. Because it's a visual feast.
Elden rings style is cool, but it's not a pretty at any angle game, and dark souls looked cooler stylistically, just not fidelity wise. Lots of areas look pretty neat, but those are all the closed in, more dark souls like areas, such as castles and forts. But the ACTUAL free roam open landscapes, are just so barren. Nothing but trees, grass, and rocks, with a small amount of enemies dotted around the landscape. It's so little, in so much space that it's genuinely concerning.
@@trevorveillette8415 Imagine even mentioning that garbage game anywhere near a From Software game discussion.
@Anthony De Los Santos Not even a fanboy just someone that recognizes that game sucks ass. Sometimes I put a playthrough on when I'm having trouble sleeping though.
@@trevorveillette8415 Yeah that's the only thing i'm a little scared about for Elden, that it's world would be too empty. Thought imo the world looks beautiful but to each their own
THIS is the review I was waiting for! I know I can count on you guys for a balanced, sincere, no frills analysis. Thank you and keep up the good work!
I agree. Before you buy in my opinion are honest and no bs.
Pay to win.
Something I think is really cool is how approachable the different combat styles are. I started the game with a bandit and realized really quickly that I like fast attacks and didn't really care about defending that much. In hindsight, the warrior probably would have been a better class for me, and I was a bit worried that maybe I'd made the wrong choice. Then I realized I could have my character dual wield and now I have an assassin chick who combines all the best parts of the bandit's strength with the warrior's combat style. It's pretty great. :)
@LegendaryMug you do.
I started out as samurai and ended up like Gandalf
@@roadsidebong6333 Freaking awesome. If you like to make backstories for your characters, you could incorporate that.
@@LettaLeeJoy yea it was an organic unplanned progression that i enjoyed the emergence of because i found rock sling with blind exploration which allowed me to beat margit
@@roadsidebong6333 i made i samurai that looks like a cursed cave man solid snake and is called sekiro victim
I can't even describe my love for this game I only just started on it last night and easily topped four hours on it just literally exploring and noticing I hadn't really got anywhere with progress in a sense doesn't even frustrate me because I genuinely want my time expanded as much as possible in that beautiful world
Same here. I have now clocked 187 hrs and only 50% through. Best game ever. Down side, it will spoil all other open world games for me, lol
A game that takes roughly 52 hours to beat just the story and you think you’re in love at 4 hours? I bet you’ll marry the first girl you talk to.
7:47 the most shocking part is being reminded that there’s a jump button. You can just…jump over things
I love it, and with the mount it gives off some big shadow of the colossus vibes but more. It's as if the game they initially wanted to make is finally realized. The games always have encouraged/rewarded exploration but now with an actual jump function, and mount they really took the gloves off. This game somehow plops into an oversaturated open world market like it's one of the few that belongs there, and it really is. Bravo!
Yeah it seems like everyone at the table got to add the features they wanted and it’s beautiful
Damn a game with a jump function and a horse.......in an empty open world. Bro this game is fucking trash, and poorly made.
@@drunkhusband6257 How is it empty? Lol. There's different enemy types scattered all throughout the map, there's hidden ash abilities around every corner, and there's hidden caves and weapons all over. The only thing empty is that observation.
@@derreklong3549 His skull is empty 💀
@@drunkhusband6257 Go drink more
I can't think of a time I've ever heard Jake say "I swear" and he seems REALLY excited about this one. I'm so glad that out of all the games coming out this month THIS is the one I pre-ordered
To anyone who hasnt played a souls game and want an example of how insanely hard the npc stories are check out Bok the Seamster. He's literally a small tree you have to meet and then meet him at different locations that somehow you are just supposed to be able to figure out. The npc stories is what made me replay the dark souls games many many times. The first time through it seems like the impact they have is almost nothing but once you play though the whole game and realize how much content there was you missed it gives tons of replay value.
I usually don’t even watch Ign or gamestop reviews anymore, these are my favourite. It’s like hearing a friend tell you his opinion, straightforward and honest.
0:25 and we love you Jake and the Gameranx team. Literally my favorite gaming channel. More honest than IGN, more reputable than the other channels scattered across, and honestly just more fun to watch.
FromSoft's work on Sekiro is clearly seen in this game. It looks to be the culmination of all of the best and greatest pieces from each of their titles and I'm so excited to play it. Happy Birthday to me ❤
Just not a new tenchu
Another thing that I liked about the game were the arts used in the loading screen , each one had their own color and shade that just fits in the game without going overboard(and they look sick as hell). Great review btw!
This game looks like every dark souls players dream. A massive open world full of really good enemy types, weapons, lore, and terrain. Great review guys! This looks like a contender for one of my favorite games of all time
Haven't been heavily into souls games since the first.
Looks like pretty much exactly what I was hoping for after dark souls 1 to get me back into the series
@@Legs_ you should get into development if this is what you had envisioned 10 plus years ago!
@@Legs_ To me this is what DS1 would've been like had they been given the budget and time to do so. I definitely think this game will be more user friendly and the learning curve won't be as steep. Instead of "get good" you can simply go explore somewhere else and level up. It reminds me of skyrim in that way which I think will make it so you're not bored or getting too frustrated at a boss
I’m not convinced I would prefer an open world over the traditional souls style but this game doers look amazing, maybe it will really take open world games to the next level
@@xTheNameisEthan The way the world was connected in DS1 was definitely something I enjoyed the most about DS1, and while I havent played Elden Ring yet, from what I've seen in other reviews they do a really good job at connecting the map and making the terrain seem more in depth than something like Breath of the Wild and AC Odyssey where it seems empty and copy and paste like. Itll be interesting to see if deviating from a well layered interconnected world was the right move
Absolute best game review series to ever exist. Been that way for years. Long Live Before You Buys
Agreed.
i cant believe we're about to experience elden ring.
its actually happening.
The game is dogshit
@@brandoncorleone8332 average horizon forbidden west enthusiast
@@brandoncorleone8332 how much did you play? LMAO
@@brandoncorleone8332 Liking your own comment?
@@brandoncorleone8332 Guys don’t be mean to him he’s clearly mentally disabled
I actually waited to see all the reviews and gameplay to decide if I wanted to invest $60. Such a great game. Took me 8 hours into the game to actually understand the game lol, but so cool to be able to explore and just take your time understanding and getting better at it.
👍🏼
3:58 literally an action movie moment, love this. Thank you for all you do, Gameranx. I appreciate you guys more than I can put into words.
i like your periphery pfp :)
3:56 for those that want to see what hes talking about
Right there with you. I'll be going into this completely blind. Never played a Souls game and never really cared to, but as you said, this one seems too impressive not to give it a shot.
You know you’re a from-software fan AND a before you buy fan when you listen to the video face down so nothing gets spoiled but you still support BYB cus this show is the only review show for games that’s not hours long and not half assed. Straight to the point. Consistent. And I do appreciate when you offer your own bias and perspective on games as well. You make sure people know things like “I’ve never been much of a fan of these games” or “I love this series” etc etc
Lmao exactly what I did!
Dude I thought the game looked good a few months back but I'm telling you when I heard the game was a fromsoftware I almost fell over. Then I see how similar it was to my favorite game DS3 I lost it
That’s what I did too!! 😁
Moist meter laughing in the corner
did it too ahah
0:15 man i been watching this channel for years, you are one of the few gaming review channels that have never led me wrong, keep up the work for many years to come guys.
I’m really on the fence. I’m afraid I won’t have the patience to get through these bosses or if it’ll get boring. I’ve never played a souls game but I really want to try something new but I’m not sure if I should give up the 60 dollars for it.
same
Same, did you ever get it ?
This game had the most hype I’ve ever seen a game get. And if you guys said it LIVED UP to that amount of hype, then this game is truly amazing
critics gave it a 97/100 which is crazy; its basically perfect
Cyberpunk was bigger, but I think this game could live up to cyberpunk kind of hype. Just that it isn't for such masses.
@@eeeehuu2130 If the 97/100 metacritic reviews are an indication of what's to come, we'll be eating good.
Short term memory if this the most hyped game you seen or you must be 5 years old. Smh
@@eeeehuu2130 cyberpunk ain’t got hype like this buddy. And ER smashed expectations
Really love how you presented this with light spoils but nothing that would ruin the surprises of the game! As always, top notch work you guys
I would like From Software to make Zelda in their system and style.
@@phantasyryder that would be interesting to see a rendition of!
So glad it’s turning out well. These games haven’t really let me down and it doesn’t seem like this one will either. Thanks Gameranx!
So ur a DS2 fan? Shame on you.
Lol jk ofcourse
@@B0risTheBlade I guess I’m splitting hairs with that one, as far as I know Miyazaki didn’t work on that game he was busy giving us the lovely bloodborne. So I felt it was worthy of forgiveness. You’re right though. My god 😂
@@alexmurray8038 lol I was trolling a bit. We all know we don't talk about "That one" heh
However I actually hope FromSoft does something mediocre for their next game. It can't be easy constantly raising the bar the way they do. Maybe some smaller experiences or some vr shit.
@@B0risTheBlade ironically 2 was my favorite of the 3
@@jcman-lp6lg how does it feel to be a minority? Unironically
Literally coming into this review months after it's been out and you guys nailed it on the head, Jake and the team keep on proving again and again that they are the go-to for game reviews
Somehow, I just knew Fromsoft could deliver. It's really something seeing all this glowing praise for the dev team's accomplishments.
It's like watching the birth of a glorious new age where every other open world starts to rip-off its formula but that would actually mean putting in effort to populate your open world with cool content.
...so we're not doing it! Instead, come to our in-game shop where you can spend real money on in-game currency, spend half the game's price on a skin, and mint your own NFTs!
Enjoy the hackers on your computer and the cheaters.
Massive respect to Jake and the Gameranx team for always delivering accurate and quality reviews. They were the first to jump into every game regardless of whether it is good, bad or just mediocre. Thank you for your massive contribution to the gaming community Gameranx!! WE LOVE YOU!!!
Every time a new game comes out “before you buy” is always the first place I go because more often than not it’s one of the most balanced reviews out there
Guys please stop playing this overrated bad games and save yourself some money by playing one the best games in history Fifa 22 💙❤️⚽️
more like i always go to before you buys after i buy 😆
@@BarcelonaRussia I would’ve agreed if you said My Friend Peppa Pig
@@BarcelonaRussia 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 bro fifa is scripted asf
@@BarcelonaRussia saving money and fifa do not belong in the same sentence 😂
Ever put so eloquently, this is the reason I am subbed to you. The videos and highlights are impeccable !!. Great content and always appreciated. Thanks so much 🙏🏽.
I can honestly say that the Before You Buy videos are the ONLY video game reviews I listen to when thinking about a new game. Even an old one on sale I RUclips the BYB and get their opinion! Keep up the great work Jake, Falcon and Gameranx!
Glad to see developers are still making QUALITY single player open world RPGs
Multiplayer 😉
@@unholycreature1164 I mean, yes?
Except western devs lmao
Hmm. This isn't an RPG. Those have stories I'm told.
@@RR-od8hu They’d rather make Ubisoft knockoffs.
2 years later, I bought this game for the first time a few months ago. Never thought I would be a souls player, never thought I would like this game… I’m now 100 hours into my first playthrough, plus multiple coop mod games with friends, it is just amazing! As a first time souls player, it wasn’t as intimidating as I thought. The graphics, world building and combat is phenomenal! I’m glad I found this game and decided to try it.
I highly recommend to play the other games in the series
@@vizion6621I just picked up Dark Souls 2 for the Xbox 360.. wish me luck lol.
@@vizion6621 So its been a couple months and I picked up Bloodborne, Darksouls II, Lies of P.. i'm officially hooked on Souls Games! Def became a better gamer because of them!
For those of you who are new to gameranx, this is hands down one of the best, if not the best, gaming channels on RUclips. The quality of the videos and the hosts is on another level. Thank you, gameranx for another fantastic review!
Appreciate that
I haven't bought Elden Ring yet but when I finally get the cash I'm gonna buy it. Something that made me always stop playing Dark Souls wasn't the difficulty but the way it felt, it felt so stiff to play but footage of Elden Ring looks so fluid and I'm really excited to try it
If ur bad like me just grind until u smoke anybody lmao
The way that I explained my dislike of the Souls series to people was that I suffered through poor control from games like Resident Evil back in the 90s, because of hardware limitations. I'm not going to actually pay to go through that horrid experience again. It sucks too, because if Souls games didn't feel like a snail on the back of a turtle stuck in frozen molasses then I'd probably play them, because everything else about them is great.
i understand that ! i know im not good so if i get stuck at a boss in darksoul ,i get stuck forever ... Elden ring allow me to go explore and reward with tons of powerful item , armor, talisman ,... so when i come back to the boss, i feel more confident and believe i can do it instead of uninstall the game lol
In this video, Jake says "If you weren't a fan of souls combat before, this won't change your mind". I disagree. While the core of the combat is the same, I think it works much better in Elden Ring, and is certainly worth trying
@@themodestpineapple9236 u got gud!
Gameranx and ACG are the only channels that seem to never steer me wrong with their reviews and what not. Thank you guys!!!
Easyallies too
Probably because it’s real human opinions rather than paid or scripted reviews
Skill Up too. This trifecta covers three unique perspectives that allows me to understand if I will enjoy a game or not.
LilStapler is pretty solid too i think.
I hear you on that. The only time I've seen a difference in preverence is between the two Styx games. So I got both.
You guys are the first resource I think of when checking out a new game. Keep up the great work please
Thanks, will do!
The mutual Jump attack at 3:57 was simply magnificent
As someone who never really got into the Dark Souls games, I really feel like I’m missing out if I don’t at least give this game a try one day especially with how impressive so many reviews have been so far.
i feel the exact same way
Tbh the soulsborne series is one of the best, great pve and pvp, and a good challenge, my friend got me into it and ive loved it ever since
This is really the best time to get into the souls genre. It’s everything the past games have been into one single game. Even for veterans, ER is a new and challenging game.
Same. I don’t typically like From Soft games, but this one sounds just different enough to give a try. As soon as I finish up Horizon I may drop a little cash and pick this one up.
That's literally how I was with sekero and I never got pass the 1st boss The samurai hunter and I quit and never played it again. Maybe with this game being open world I may be able to come back to tough fights before I quit from frustration
just stumbled across this channel rightnow for the first time i think. gotta be commented: really good quality critics, expert at work. Good explaining, good examples for explaining, perfect choice of words to make it understandable what a gamer would have to expect, how it feels and so on. all together: best game-test video i've seen so far. so many game-reviewers just talk like this: "well i personally didn't like that or that, but this was cool, look at it how awesome". But you put ur pros and cons in relation to eachother, u make smart and deep comparisons, you're analizing it as neutral as it can get or should be. I really appreciate someone doing what he does that good. you should be highlighted for this tbh, frustrating to think of clicking 5 others while not knowing that you exist with videos exactly like this, which everyone who wants a real "review" is looking for. it's like finding a fresh fish under a bunch of cheap, deepfreezed fishes ;) I like to repeat this sentence in this kind of comment of mine over and over again: keep it up,("the good") viewers realy always notice and appreciate the difference!!!
great review, you and your team always do an excellent job
This’s one game we know everyone that’s watching this already bought or already decided to buy. Not a negative review about this game
I didn't buy it and Im watching this
@@BarcelonaRussia Lmfaoooooo what 😭😭😭
I was going to wait because I pre-ordered CP2077 and wish I had waited, but I'm not worried about this one. Already pre-installed it. And based on the reviews so far I think that was the right choice.
I can't afford the game lol.
@@2m7b5 Dude, same here. I refunded cyberpunk 2077 and got so pissed that the refunds didn’t come until AFTER the winter sales were over.
50yr old gamer checking in. I have heard a lot of hype over the years & nothing has delivered like this game! Absolutely stunning in both design and execution and even accessible to an old guy like me who has never played a souls game. A triumphant victory and a high water mark for others to aspire to.
Have you actually played it? Dont lie to me like many do on the net. Did you actually play it
@@jonathansoko1085 PC version released 6pm est the 24th. Console versions could be glitched to New Zealand time to play early morning of the 24th. Or so i've heard. Personally won't have a chance to play until next week. +1 for jump though woot woot
same here
51 here. I was hesitant to buy until I read ya.....can't wait to leap into my first soulsbourne game
I’m 49 and I’m really thinking of getting this never played these type of games but this games pulling me in lol!!
Been playing through the Soulsborne games for the first time (other than Demons Souls, only got Sekiro left to finish) and these have become some of my favorite games and I think an open world is the next big step for these games. Can't wait to get into it
It's such a fun journey. Almost nothing better than just going through DS1 to Sekiro
Yeah don't go in expecting souls mechanics, its gameplay is way different
Not From, but if you haven’t, highly suggest the Niohs, not quite the world building and enemy design, but one of the best combat systems around.
Be careful of sekiro, it’s not like the others, I really didn’t like it but a lot of people did so hopefully you will too
I wish I could delete all my knowledge of Sekiro and start again from scratch .For me it’s the best fromsoftware game (haven’t played Elden ring tho) .But take your time with it ,you gonna need it !:)
This game is amazing! I’m so thankful for Bloodhound’s Step. That Ash of War really helped me get by Margit The Fell Omen. As always, awesome upload, awesome video! Love all your guy’s content!! Thanks so much!!!
Y'all are who i look for when I want to review a game, I look no where else yall are legit what drives me towards or away from any game I need info on an i cant thank yall enough please never stop posting videos! 💜
One of the most authentic and relatable RUclipsrs that gets straight to the point, keep up the great work
he reminds me of my uncle. I wish my uncle enjoyed playing video games with me. he has no time. now I will cry
Fun fact, there was actually an interview about what Martin had a part in. He actually wrote the worldbuilding of the world before the Elden ring broke and the world was twisted and tarnished. So everything he came up with turned into monsters and other various things which is honestly cool as heck.
Martin is trash. Im more worried he messed some stuff up
@@GigaChadDuPlessis seriously game of thrones is literally fan fic of a historical event lmfao, Richard Scott Bakker is somewhat of a more appropriate choice imo
Breaking news: A distraught band of ASOIAF fans analyze Elden Ring pixel by pixel to determine Winds of Winter release date and any foreshadowing to their 20 different theories for 1 character.
@@aravinds3846 I'm not knocking the game I just think GRRM is a bit overblown, chill out. I think the gameplay is enough to stand on its own to be enjoyable regardless of if I like the lore or not lmao
@@Homersimpsonitalian I was just kidding lmao, the ASOIAF fandom is beginning to go mad. And yeah I think GRRM is a bit too overblown too.
This is my first souls game but the witcher 3 is my favorite game of all time. Half way through your video I paused, bought the game and started the download and then continued watching. I'm genuinely so excited for this game.
Have you enjoyed it? :)
How was it?
Me : watching almost every “before you buy” vid after buying the game.
I do that too sometimes 😂😂
I love these reviews! It feels like a friend explaining a game to me and helping me determine if it’s for me or not, good stuff man never stop making these.
One of the few channels where I watch every single video. Great job Gameranx, you guys are awesome🙏🏻
I am going into my 3rd playthrough (first NG+ since I just made two different characters so I could take the characters into different builds easier) and over 200 hours in and I'm still finding stuff I didn't before. This game is the first open world RPG or game in general that has just completely sucked me in to the point if I'm not playing I'm looking up cool new builds I want to try. I have never been a big fan of Souls games because of the extreme linear difficulty and was subjective about getting this game since it's made by the same devs..But how I wish I had got the game at launch with everyone else because omg this is just a masterpiece in just about every category and all of which you have covered. I just hope this makes other devs see that this is how you should do open world, I think this may be the first game I eclipse 400 hours in in a very long time.
Gameranx has been my go to for anything video game related for years now. Just a team team of people putting out great content. Thank you for the hard work you do and keep it up!
Mage build looks OP dang. I went with a confessor, classic sword and board with a touch of magic. Found a couple neat side bosses too!
Is it a good class? I can’t choose between vagabond and confessor
At 7:48 when he just jumps over the balcony has me just excited. To not only have another souls game to conquer but to be able to explore a whole open world while I’m at it has me chomping at the bit to play. Only 18:30:03 and counting to go…
soon me brutha
Just got this and it’s interesting to explore. I wish the combat was a bit more fluid and easy to control but I’ll get used to it. I’d like to get as fluid as Ghost of Tsushima combat feels
I am looking at it the same from watching the trailer, I was hoping the combat would be more easy to control like ghost combat
I don't think its supposed to be like that though
I like how these guys have almost 7 million subs and they are still humble and showing gratitude.
The way to do it. In my op, way to continue to succeed as well. As u mentioned, gratitude is key.
Success can also breed laziness, negative aspects, so drawing attention to said success' and how creators behind content STAY humble is huge as well.(nice to b able to say this about From Soft as well)
Great comment🤘
This is my go to Channel for all things gaming even over the official gaming networks. Always honest but never bias. Appreciate the effort you guys put into every review & know I can get enough feedback so that I don’t waste my hard earned dollars 💵
You can always tell exactly how Jake feels about these games based on how enthusiastic he sounds when he says "...another episode of before you BUY..." at the start of the video :)
Anyone know if there are any cities in this game?
@@johnhill762 yes, there's at least 2
The game is finally on sale on steam and I'm continuing to have 2nd thoughts about it lol
But I've been wanting to play this since it came out but was waiting on sale... now that it is, I think I should finally find out for myself.
Anyone has any tips for literally brand new players on open world/RPG/Soul type of game? I've never been a fan of it, but for some Elder Rings seems/sounds way more fun than any game I've heard.
All I can say is for RPGs is to look into beginning strategies and guides to get you started, the hardest part is always getting the loot to start of your journey
@Don Lobo well said I wish more gamers were like that honestly 😕
Bought it, started playing. Got stuck on the first boss. I’m gonna love this game
ur not supposed to fight him yet
@MIGGYꪜ yes/no.
I think I'm gonna dive into my first soulsborne. I've always been scared to play because I'm honestly... not that great at video games. I suspect I'll get mad at this one a few time. But this really does seem like something new and exciting, but it also has this old school atmosphere. The world looks visually stunning, and some of the abilities here looked interesting. Also, I just want to revel in a game that is well made in 2022.
I personally suggest you go with a more magic based build for the range and not putting yourself in constant danger. Plus this is open world so you can just move on to another area if an enemy is giving u trouble
I am ok at most video games and pretty good at some, but my experience with anything from From has been heartbreaking. If you can’t beat Cuphead you can’t beat any of these games. They are still fun though. Hope it works out for you.
Don't worry bud! I'm brand spankin' new at these games too
I've been so mad at dark souls but I've beat all of them. Makes thr victory that much better
Get demons souls remaster and look up how to get strong early. Made the game a little easier and fell in love with them after.
I am absolutely looking forward to playing this. Only began my from software addiction last year when a friend finally got me to play Sekiro. Loved Dark Souls 1 - 3 , Demons Souls was great & what else can I say about Bloodborne other than masterpiece. Looking forward to rage moments , hilarious coop encounters and the reward for finally defeated a super tough boss in Elden Ring. This weekend is gonna be fun.
As a person who only became a fromesoft stand after their greatest game bloodborne I'm so happy to see an evolution of the formula
Bloodborne is a masterpiece!
@@hangingon *Still coping for Bloodbourne 2*
@@CaliburXL99 Still coping for BB on pc ...
@@crysosisback7115 Seriously!? After all this time?
Bloodborne really needs a release for things other than playstation, the games a masterpiece that everyone should experience
I wasn't 100% sure about this one, as these games usually kick my ass until I rage quit, but the highlighting you did on the pure exploring side makes me super excited to hopefully get this soon! Just have some backloggers to deal with first...and I'm patient enough to wait for the first sale as the finances have taken a hit...thanks COVID!! Thank you folks for this awesome BYB!!! ☺️
Yup, from what I heard in other reviews, if you get stuck in the main quest you can just go back and explore the side areas, find new itens and spells, level up, and come back later with a vengeance. Probably the most beginner friendly game in the souls series.
Oh is this like an open world demon souls or something?
@@Homiloko2 Nice! Thanks for the info.!!
@@hereweare9011 That's exactly what it is! Looks like it's gonna' be awesome!! 🙂
Its still frustrating at times and you will die a lot. And getting lost.
A game that has actually lived up to it's hype, for once. Never doubted FromSoftware for a second. You don't get average with these guys, nor do you come to Gameranx expecting average content. Quality all around.
Would you recommend it to someone new to the souls games
@@Vito-cx2et Absolutely, but don't expect an easy ride, it will still be challenging. But once you get a grasp on how to play these games, you'll never look back.
the most thing that tilts me are the souls fans
''A game that has actually lived up to it's hype, for once.''
So far this year Dying light 2 - horizon 2 are so good
@@Link.ispada Elden Ring will be my first souls game so I can't say much but as for the games that you mentioned: Dying Light 2 is average at best and Horizon just felt like a dlc.
I’ve watched you for years now lmao. Every time I’m thinking of getting a game or trying to decide if I want it or not I can count on you to help lol. You guys are great and a huge help ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
When it comes to game reviews, your Before You Buy series is the only one I go to. Appreciate your time Jake/Falcon. \m/
This game is dogshit I prefer good games like FIFA or any other EA games
I appreciate what you guys do, and how well you do it
You guys do the best reviews I know of. They always feel honest and unbiased and looking at the comments I know I'm not the only one who appreciates it. Keep'em coming!
I wish I had known and subscribed to your content sooner. Thank you for your work. You have gained another viewer.
This channel is more or less the make or break for games with me. Doing gods work guys 🙏
@@BarcelonaRussia this channel is not a FIFA RUclipsr mate
Lol needs online opinions can't form his own
@@the-weirdist then go watch that instead
that is kinda sad not gonna lie, what world are you living in where you let someone else decide what you do and don't buy?
Yesss, needed to hear your always excellent views on this before considering the purchase! Thanks to the team for all your hard work!
God damn, when I grew up in the 2000s and 10s I played alot of really amazing games, gta, mass effect, elder scrolls, vtmb and numerous smaller games but damn seeing all the newer games come out makes my inner child so nostalgic wishing he grew up playing these games. I don't have time anymore to play games but wow I'm honestly jealous.
Bruh your 20, stop acting like u so old lol, im' 36 and still play these games being I grew up with NES and SEGA and I still play.
Tho alot of my friends sadly don't have modern games or just don't care or play anymore and thus are missing out on SOO much, so many great games on Steam and XBO/PS5 but oh well lol. Wasn't trying to be a dick, just saying I hate when people associate video games with something only kids play.
@@dannygreen5477 most free games like roblox are associated with kids
Thumbs up if you skip IGN and Gamespot straight to gameranx cause you know it's gonna be a more honest review
These videos are wonderful. Thank you for them!
Just want to say thanks for the videos, been watching for years. Helped me make the decision to buy it as I haven't had much time to play games over the last year. Love these reviews! Probably my favorite gaming channel!
I've been watching these vids for a while now, always looking forward for pros and cons and... i might have missed it but i dont think i heard any cons on the whole vid lol, i was hoping to hear a bit more of the multiplayer aspect of the game but i really really appreciate this vid helping me make the final decision to get the game!! Much appreciated
8:14, definitely a print and make a big ass frame painting like to hang in my room, this game exudes beauty
Definitely going for a str/faith build. With str increasing equip load, it's perfect for a tank with healing/ decent spell attack options
I always look forward to these videos, especially for games that I'm somewhat interested in. This looks like a cross between Skyrim, and Kingdom of Amular with a side of Dark Souls. The open world looks magnificent and I can't wait to play this!
nah I don't really think this looks like Skyrim at all
Amalur I think you meant