Scarlet Nexus Review - The Final Verdict

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  • Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024
  • Scarlet Nexus lives and dies by its combat, which is a good thing, because the combat is great. It's fast, frantic, consistently enjoyable, grows progressively more complex, and feels surprisingly strategic on a very fundamental level. But in most other ways, the game fails to live up to its potential, most notably in how it fails to do justice to a good setting and solid world-building with uninteresting characters, a mindless narrative, and deeply flawed storytelling.
    If you're looking for engaging combat, I'll recommend Scarlet Nexus in a heartbeat- but be prepared to be lukewarm on nearly every other aspect of the game.

Комментарии • 454

  • @NotCharAznable
    @NotCharAznable 3 года назад +218

    I like how half the people say the story is good and the other half don’t. There’s no inbetween.

    • @dedicateddark
      @dedicateddark 3 года назад +58

      Weebs vs normal people.

    • @nelsonw9483
      @nelsonw9483 3 года назад +25

      @@dedicateddark Which one says which tho? Weebs hate it and normal people love it(?)

    • @revrichardrickyhiggins9272
      @revrichardrickyhiggins9272 3 года назад +2

      You like that shit?

    • @agnihistoria7951
      @agnihistoria7951 3 года назад +25

      @@nelsonw9483 Seems like it. Heard a guy say that it wasn't anime enough for him. (Literally btw)

    • @dedicateddark
      @dedicateddark 3 года назад +26

      @@nelsonw9483 lol. I mean weebs suck up anime trope characters whereas normal people are fed up with the cookie cutter.

  • @dannypistilli4864
    @dannypistilli4864 3 года назад +19

    Ive been playing Scarlett Nexus and am really enjoying it. The story is interesting and love the combat. Fun game

  • @kyotow7388
    @kyotow7388 3 года назад +30

    people that are pissed with him criticizing the game: thats why reviewers just give everything a high score these years and every time someone actually tries to criticize something he gets flamed. hypocrites

    • @shine_at_dusk
      @shine_at_dusk 3 года назад +2

      I actually came here to find out what's the core of the game and whether to pick it up or not. When it's properly broken down and I know pros & cons, it's a lot easier to decide if I wanna spare time to invest into it. People might be pissed off but I'm sure there're those who appreciate a proper analysis

    • @amnril
      @amnril 3 года назад

      People who play games as games want a review to review ‘a game’ and not analyse it as a film/book. There is a big difference.

    • @kyotow7388
      @kyotow7388 3 года назад +1

      @@amnril why shouldn’t a game be reviewed like a movie? What’s the difference? If the story isn’t interesting to the reviewer, then it just isn’t interesting. What should he have said? Again, that is way reviewers just give everything high scores and don’t try to criticize anything

  • @jevon1
    @jevon1 3 года назад +13

    I'm so glad reviews are subjective.. I usually always feel the complete opposite of what any given reviewer says about a game.. I'm sure this will be the case with this one.. I loved the demo!

    • @PHeMoX
      @PHeMoX 3 года назад +2

      @@alexandergreene461 Honestly, I truly have to disagree it is 'all subjective' anyway. It mostly just isn't subjective at all. If a game doesn't control well, it will be something everyone objectively notices. And in this particular case, the reviewer in this case is just dead wrong. He probably just doesn't like JRPGs a lot and has zero experience with other JRPGs to compare with, because this truly is one of the better JRPGs out there. Literally objective fact. It's also an objective fact combat is actually very decent, if not outright great. It has refreshing new stuff, it uses quicktime events in a way that actually feels good and overall impact of everything is amazing. I never get how people can be completely hyped about something like Metal Gear Solid V (great game by the way, I still occasionally play just to kill some time) or something like Persona 5, but consider deeper combat in a game like Scarlet Nexus suddenly mediocre. Makes no sense to me. And compared to some of the dungeons you will find in lower budget JRPGs, this game has spectacular level design and world building. It rivals that of Final Fantasy, which again isn't hard to see an objective fact. No doubt this reviewer will hate on other upcoming games like Tales of Arise, which has a similar next level vibe to their world building. At least in terms of first impression, the game isn't out yet. Another objective fact is how most people are just terrible reviewers when it comes to the more objective stuff a game does right. These same idiots consider Cyberpunk 2077 a good game, somehow. When actually, it is straight up trash. Not very hard to see the countless of issues with that game. All objective stuff. Whether or not people are able to enjoy playing the game _despite_ all that has nothing to do with subjectiveness either. It's just their tolerance for crap games is (too) high. It means they will always be biased.

  • @Siboshi
    @Siboshi 3 года назад +54

    Lol it's a Bandai Namco game, get ready for season passes and this game will drop to $20 within the year.

    • @robmallaby1641
      @robmallaby1641 3 года назад

      Be on gamepass by Christmas I think.

    • @Demokaze
      @Demokaze 3 года назад +6

      More like additional content that will be drip fed into the game when I've moved on from it. I felt that with Code Vein, Ace Combat 7 and SoulCalibur VI. And you just know they have that stuff ready for release but won't give it to you until the scheduled release time that is months later.

    • @Alexthelion93
      @Alexthelion93 3 года назад +11

      Nah. This one comes bundled with an anime, releasing next month. Most likely the game is going to get a sequel. As for gamepass, namco already said it won't be a part of it.

    • @Jenema2
      @Jenema2 3 года назад +8

      This is a new flagship series from the Tales Of creators with an anime adaptation and more production value than their last 6 games combined. I dont think they'll risk killing a potential IP by ripping off the fanbase that is still forming.

    • @AsakuraEX
      @AsakuraEX 3 года назад +1

      This isn’t from the Tales of creators, it’s Bandai publishing it but no, the Namco Tales Studio did not create this game.

  • @andymuir2877
    @andymuir2877 3 года назад +82

    Loved the demo can't wait to play the full game tomorrow

    • @yurr8908
      @yurr8908 3 года назад +3

      Same

    • @bradreed4414
      @bradreed4414 3 года назад +4

      How did I miss that there was a demo? Fail lol

    • @andymuir2877
      @andymuir2877 3 года назад

      @@bradreed4414 🤣🤣 I actually had to search it to fined it when it first came out lol

    • @lordmaster2562
      @lordmaster2562 3 года назад +1

      You dont have money to play

  • @damiancrowley569
    @damiancrowley569 2 года назад +6

    I really enjoyed the combat in this game. I did the campaign on hard right out of the gate because I was hoping for more challenge, though it wasn't too difficult, I feel like that was the right decision. It was always high octane for me, and once I got the ability to use 8 skills, really picked up the pace for me

  • @JacaboBlanco
    @JacaboBlanco 3 года назад +80

    "Characters behaving in ways the make no sense"
    Welcome to anime 🤣

    • @Loquito45
      @Loquito45 3 года назад +2

      Learn English!

    • @ironmaidenmetalgod
      @ironmaidenmetalgod 3 года назад +4

      @@Loquito45 f-off with that. At least point out the mistakes instead of being a wiseass.

    • @hartfantom
      @hartfantom 3 года назад +7

      @@ironmaidenmetalgod wouldn’t use the word “wise ass”. It gives to much credit for what otherwise is really just a dumb ass

    • @Loquito45
      @Loquito45 3 года назад

      @@marktsempo3919 Almost English!😅😂🤣

    • @delete7316
      @delete7316 3 года назад +1

      It’s like he’s never seen anime before

  • @joshlima3918
    @joshlima3918 3 года назад +99

    You can honestly tell this guy never played many JRPG’s, such a dull review.

    • @jevon1
      @jevon1 3 года назад +1

      😂😂😂😂

    • @Alexthelion93
      @Alexthelion93 3 года назад +12

      Yeah, dude sounds like he can't wait to finish with the script.

    • @dapperfan44
      @dapperfan44 3 года назад +5

      Huh, I took this to be an action game from the demo I played.

    • @me-A2B
      @me-A2B 3 года назад +2

      You are dull

    • @joshlima3918
      @joshlima3918 3 года назад +3

      If you’re going to try and act cool,at least try harder

  • @jmako979
    @jmako979 3 года назад +19

    The tone of this review is pretty conflicting to the score imo. You don't sound super enthusiastic about anything (understandable) but that kinda conflicts with a 7/10 score. It doesn't sound like the story could've been that bad and the level design that archaic if you give it a 7/10 unless the combat is just that good. But I've heard other reviews say the exact opposite and score it similarly.

    • @Egeslean
      @Egeslean 3 года назад +3

      You just have to minus 5 points from it and imagine it's actually a 1-5 scoring system. These 'reviewers' almost never really rate things lower than a 5, even when they bash them to hell. He's basically saying it's a 2/5 game.

    • @ironmaidenmetalgod
      @ironmaidenmetalgod 3 года назад +3

      @@Egeslean that does not work like that. You'd have to divide by 2. So this would be 3.5.

    • @Billus08
      @Billus08 3 года назад +1

      @@ironmaidenmetalgod you missed the point of the argument. A 10/10 would still be a perfect score if you subtract 5 i.e. 5/5. The argument is that review scores barely hand out less than a 7. By subtracting 5 (thus eliminating the bias) you're left with a score that better reflects the true score. Thus a 7 equates to a subpar/just below average game. A game that receives a rare 5/10 would mean it's not worth playing if we use the subtract 5 formula.

    • @vkak1
      @vkak1 3 года назад +1

      If not for being a game......the story alone would be around 3 or 4 out of 10. One of the worse "anime" storylines, and the delivery through VN format, was absolutely horrendous. The fun fighting did make it a bit more fun. I won't give it 7/10 tho.....more like 6/10 at most. 5/10 if I'm being very fair.

    • @Egeslean
      @Egeslean 3 года назад +1

      @@Billus08 Exactly. I couldn't have explained it better myself. (In fact I tried and I just could not find the correct words XD so thank you.)

  • @coreypurvisjr8780
    @coreypurvisjr8780 3 года назад +16

    This dude sounds like he wants to get fired for that COVID relief money 😂

  • @AtlantaHoodHistorian
    @AtlantaHoodHistorian 3 года назад

    How long is that story tho I need to know dem hrs of gameplay 🥸

    • @fcztyuo876b6
      @fcztyuo876b6 3 года назад

      17 hours on hard mode. I skipped most of the dialogue and just read the details.

  • @nathandyer7256
    @nathandyer7256 2 года назад +1

    Would you recommend this or tales of arise ?

    • @prayerpoint7241
      @prayerpoint7241 2 года назад +1

      Tales of arise is more open world.

    • @YouTubeCensors
      @YouTubeCensors Год назад

      For anyone who asks this in the Future. Tales of Arise is way better.

  • @markvicferrer
    @markvicferrer 3 года назад +4

    The voice over guy is lifeless. If you want a comparison, skip to the end where the it switches to the usual pre-recorded clip for the usual like, comment, subscribe outro.

  • @pranshusati5115
    @pranshusati5115 3 года назад +2

    Random Gaming Journalist : Linear action games with zero side quests are outdated and horrible
    Me : DMC5, GOW, Hellblade etc

  • @Yggxiii
    @Yggxiii 3 года назад +5

    I couldn't finish the video because the narrator is just plain bad. He sounds like he is forced to read the script and didn't feel any emotions in his voice.

  • @saiyanraoh5109
    @saiyanraoh5109 3 года назад +65

    The weebs have you targeted for termination. Settle your affairs.

    • @vkak1
      @vkak1 3 года назад

      As a weeb.......this game was fuckin horrible. I mean, it was one of the worst "anime" stories I've ever seen. I played out yuito's campaign, and it was a chore to me.

  • @kimsengyap1000
    @kimsengyap1000 3 года назад +6

    so this guy is like saying " the story is bad because the story is bad, and not being an general open world game = bad "

    • @kimsengyap1000
      @kimsengyap1000 3 года назад

      @@alexandergreene461 yeah, has he explained how and why it "Doesn't follow a functional plot" ?
      You are just trying too hard imagining stuff to make up for his shallow comment.

    • @colonelsanders5507
      @colonelsanders5507 3 года назад

      @@kimsengyap1000 because it would then be spoilers, I have played the game for 8 hours and I'm frustrated by the characters doing 180 just cause, and the protagonist just forgiving them because it's anime. no repercussions, no punishment. it follows anime clichés but this one is a little too much.

    • @kimsengyap1000
      @kimsengyap1000 3 года назад

      @@colonelsanders5507 great, you are always right in this way, where you don't even bother to justify your opinion. I bet you think your/this fellow's comment sounds persuasive right? fUnNy

  • @nelsonw9483
    @nelsonw9483 3 года назад +21

    Another review said the gameplay is okay and it's the amazing story that hard carries the game and it's worth playing for that alone.

    • @TheArchitect097
      @TheArchitect097 3 года назад +14

      I've been annoyed by a couple reviews just straight up saying "you will not like this part" rather than saying " I found this part to be the weaker aspect". Some of these outlets need better reviews editors.

    • @benfox6383
      @benfox6383 3 года назад +3

      Holy shit 2 reviews that arent the same? Mad, it's as if reviews are like opinions or something.

  • @Wulfdane
    @Wulfdane 3 года назад +8

    Normally I’m not a fan of linear games, I prefer open world. But this game is an exception, combat is satisfying and overall very fun.

  • @suriptokiman7077
    @suriptokiman7077 3 года назад +33

    already preordered and play it tommorow

    • @kolz4ever1980
      @kolz4ever1980 3 года назад

      Same. Already got it preinstalled

    • @XiLock_Alotx
      @XiLock_Alotx 3 года назад +1

      This is a deep deep sale for me

    • @tomyhothot
      @tomyhothot 3 года назад +1

      Locked and loaded here too! Can’t wait for 10pm!!

    • @Whatnot627
      @Whatnot627 3 года назад

      Target has it on sale on PS5 for $50, i just preordered today and ready to play a fun game!

    • @richwatson1985
      @richwatson1985 3 года назад

      Got it today. Already playing :)

  • @ObeyCamp
    @ObeyCamp 2 года назад +3

    This game looks really freaking cool, and the combat sounds extremely fun and engaging, but the outdated almost punishing linearity of the level design is such a turnoff. I don't need fully open world design, and games like Final Fantasy XV, Greedfall, or God of War hit a good middle ground between fully open world and fully linear worlds, so we all know it can be done perfectly well. They're linear but there's still exploration to be had, to scratch that innately human exploratory "curiosity itch."
    I don't know how honest this game is about its linearity either. What I mean by honest or dishonest linearity is this... Final Fantasy 7 Remake felt very *dishonest* in its linearity at times because of how it was so _very_ linear, and then at the same time the devs would continually tease us by throwing in all these little spots that were literally designed to look like explorable paths, but when you approach them you find out there's an invisible wall, or some tiny bits of debris on the ground magically preventing you from proceeding. There's a sense of being "teased" or lied to about the map that makes this kind of deceptive or "dishonest" linearity even more disappointing than a game like Persona 5 where you have literal streets or hallways and the linearity is just a fact of life.

  • @XMegaJuni
    @XMegaJuni 3 года назад

    Are there any super bosses or post game content? What are the difficulties?

  • @mistrjt9213
    @mistrjt9213 3 года назад +1

    Is it worth getting this game purely for the combat? Seems fun.

  • @RTembers41
    @RTembers41 3 года назад +9

    Dude are you new to anime games or just anime in general?

    • @roshaanreddy8107
      @roshaanreddy8107 3 года назад +1

      does it matter where quality is concerned correct me if im wrong i havent watched the vid

    • @RTembers41
      @RTembers41 3 года назад +2

      @@roshaanreddy8107 I mean yeah when I've seen like 10 other people say the story is good

    • @shaundavidssd
      @shaundavidssd 3 года назад +1

      Sounds like a gaming noob in general

    • @roshaanreddy8107
      @roshaanreddy8107 3 года назад

      @@RTembers41 any objections from other people?

    • @RTembers41
      @RTembers41 3 года назад +3

      @@roshaanreddy8107 just saying gamingbolt has gone downhill and this guy seems like a novice at this

  • @sarges1712
    @sarges1712 3 года назад +2

    1:05 to 1:15. About half of the games I've recently played. Still going to pick it up tomorrow and will surely, hopefully enjoy it. Just hope I can wrap up Ys IX tonight.
    Though I can't help but wish more games did a little more to live up to their potential. In terms of combat, I also wish more games took a quicker, action packed approach to combat. One review I just read said it was a bit boring and they expected DMC-like combat. Even if not DMC for Nexus something more like Ys which is an Action RPG and faster paced combat with tons of skills would likely be nice. But I'll find out tomorrow just how well or mediocre Scarlet Nexus is.
    side note: Jedi Fallen Order was one I recently I played that seemed to fall a bit short; imo. It was your stale, typical, snails pace combat; imo. Personally that game, for me, would've benefited greatly from a more action oriented combat system where you truly feel like a badass Jedi. Perhaps since Cal has been in hiding and not a Jedi Master will mean that if there a sequel they will attempt a more action oriented combat system; along with some form of fast travel. The level design, the tombs, everything about Jedi Order was really fun except for combat and frustrating due to lack of any fast travel on each planet....

  • @yourvault1612
    @yourvault1612 3 года назад +3

    They really got us fighting a Flower Bouquet?
    LMFAO. You fkn serious?

    • @chriscangelosi9438
      @chriscangelosi9438 3 года назад

      Thats my thoughts exactly, what the f is up with these enimies, its like an antique store and flower shop came to life 😆 🤣 😂

  • @Pedro8675309
    @Pedro8675309 3 года назад +15

    Brainpunk? What a way to cheapen a sub-genre. They really missed opportunity to call it "Neuralpunk" imo.
    Also "Anime: The Videogame"

    • @betterthantelevision
      @betterthantelevision 3 года назад +4

      Neuralpunk sounds so much better, honestly.

    • @anthonytitone
      @anthonytitone 3 года назад +1

      To b fair “brain punk” might be a translation

    • @Pedro8675309
      @Pedro8675309 3 года назад +1

      @@anthonytitone then the translator failed.

    • @LittleSparklingStars
      @LittleSparklingStars 3 года назад

      japan

    • @pixielst
      @pixielst 3 года назад

      Neural would require Japanese people to google translate the word.

  • @TheGravityShifter
    @TheGravityShifter 2 года назад +2

    I think the story is good but it's ideal to obviously play both protagonists. I enjoyed the story, and for me, if I can remember the characters well and like them, I tend to see that as a win for characters in my book. And you'll have to like the characters because you'll be seeing and talking to them a LOT. So characters make or break a story even if the story is good. Heck, you get a lot of back story from them too if you do their bond episodes. I do admit though that world building did take a back seat some, but it's still cool though. You get enough of what you need to understand your objective in the story.

  • @squidcorps
    @squidcorps 3 года назад +2

    I'm sorry you found the story and characters to be so convoluted and uninteresting. I just picked up the game and I'm very much looking forward to playing it. DreamcastGuy gave the game a lot of praise, when he was about 20 hours in. He said if he had to complain about something, it would just be the story and characters being so massive that it was hard to keep up with everything. He praised the lore and the characters.

    • @jkarma3356
      @jkarma3356 3 года назад

      the characters in this game are soo chliche.

    • @chriscangelosi9438
      @chriscangelosi9438 3 года назад

      Did he praise the enemy designs ??

  • @pratik8237
    @pratik8237 3 года назад +10

    Some reviewers say the soundtrack is good and others also say it is meh...

  • @NoirBéniProper
    @NoirBéniProper 3 года назад +2

    Sounds like if you're a fan of anime and action games then you'll love the absolute hell out of Scarlet Nexus because it is Action Anime! Love it!

  • @ThePerspectionist
    @ThePerspectionist 3 года назад +13

    The art style reminds me a lot of Astral Chain on Switch. That's a good thing but I hope this game is more enjoyable.

    • @Egeslean
      @Egeslean 3 года назад +1

      It reminds me of Code Vein and God Eater.

    • @rickyblommaert1379
      @rickyblommaert1379 3 года назад +1

      It's better than astral chain that's just my opinion the combat is great although I am not that far into the game I am loving what I am getting now

    • @ThePerspectionist
      @ThePerspectionist 3 года назад

      @@rickyblommaert1379 just started the game as well. Totally agree with you.

  • @chokedbybacklog5433
    @chokedbybacklog5433 3 года назад +5

    Why does the reviewer sound like he's out of breath?

  • @alphazergling9255
    @alphazergling9255 3 года назад +1

    I like (sarcastic) how people cant actually sit down and listen to an actually review.
    Based on the review, the combat is great but everything else is lacking in quality.
    Saying "you dont understand the genre" or "10/10 cuz the combat is so good" does no justice for the review of the game as a whole. Clearly, their expectations are so low and so limited that a game clearly presenting flaws is perceoved as perfect or near perfect.
    If every game is good because of one or two aspects, then there are no good games.

  • @offbeatninja
    @offbeatninja 3 года назад

    Wait...Why didn't they show this at Namco Bandai E3? Or Digimon Survive?

    • @ryancadek
      @ryancadek 3 года назад

      They didn't show this because it was only a few weeks from release, there were like 50 trailers and a demo out at the time as well

  • @YaBoyJRock42069
    @YaBoyJRock42069 3 года назад +1

    Just downloaded this from game pass. Going to start it after work tonight! Looks like a Platinum character action game with an anime aesthetic and I am there for it!

  • @midoribugi2620
    @midoribugi2620 3 года назад +8

    So hyped for this game! Already downloaded it🥰

  • @nerdingout322
    @nerdingout322 Год назад +1

    Enjoyed myself with the steam sale and the season pass. Had a hoot with Gemma fisting female limbed void monsters. Story was odd but enjoyable. Karen is a punk. Bond scenes were adorable in that it's cheesy generic anime. But I am a simple man.

  • @ubongenyiema4526
    @ubongenyiema4526 3 года назад

    i dont want a repeat of fatal bullet so the only question i have is, do the enemies eventually become massive sponges?

  • @hannayman4448
    @hannayman4448 3 года назад +5

    I tried the demo, it looked alright. Can see it's the same team who made Code Vein. It's nice Bandai Namco is trying some new stuff but, personally, I'd like their take on something like YS. I'm looking forward to Tales of Arise!

    • @theultimategamer95
      @theultimategamer95 3 года назад +2

      This demo felt like i had a couple of similarities to Ys here and there imo. Especially the fact they did the R1 + X/Circle/Triangle/Square abilty thing. Would be nice to see a full blown Ys clone from them tho.
      And yeah I kinda feel the same way about the game. The demo was ok, but nothing mind blowing. Very on the fence about the game personally.

    • @gleipnirrr
      @gleipnirrr 3 года назад +1

      i mean, insteaf of ys clones you vould play Ys 9

    • @hannayman4448
      @hannayman4448 3 года назад

      @@gleipnirrr yeah I plan on it, but more the merrier. Hadn't noticed if it was similar to YS tbh, I thought combat was fine, maybe I'm thinking aesthetics/ story

  • @TheArchitect097
    @TheArchitect097 3 года назад +6

    I'm generally annoyed by a lot of reviews these days, and particularly some I've seen of this game. I have no horse in the race, I don't know much about this game. But all these reviewers know these are their own opinions, as all reviews are people's opinion. But this and some others have been very declamatory about how others will feel about the game. They don't say things like, "I found the story lacking", they say "this was a poor story" and " be prepared to not like anything other than the combat". Some reviewers didn't like my favorite game of all time, and some reviewers also praised the story in this very game. To say "be prepared to not like it" is ridiculous. Telling people how they are going to feel about an aspect isn't helpful and it's a poor way to present an opinion.

    • @SAKURA-gt8ns
      @SAKURA-gt8ns 3 года назад +2

      They always do this to “ anime” games or JRPG, it’s absolutely bizarre and annoying.

    • @TheArchitect097
      @TheArchitect097 3 года назад +1

      @@SAKURA-gt8ns reviewers are constantly saying "a review is our opinion" when people don't like it. And that's true. But then they don't frame the review as opinions and instead say "this is bad, you won't like it". It's no wonder so many people don't know what the actual point of reviews is.

    • @ryancadek
      @ryancadek 3 года назад

      Yeah it's really annoying

    • @PuReMannY1
      @PuReMannY1 3 года назад

      @@TheArchitect097 Then don't watch a review? Reviews are generally targeted at the general gaming population, not people who are weebs or especially into JRPG's as they will already get the game. They're catering to those who aren't used to this stuff or new. Of course alot of this is their opinion but it's also objective. There are different criteria's things fill to be a good story. Animes like AoT are recognised to have good stories because they filled those criterias

    • @TheArchitect097
      @TheArchitect097 3 года назад +2

      @@PuReMannY1 you completely missed the point of everything I've said, and also completely miss the point of a review, and have no idea what you're talking about. I already said I don't care about the game either way, I may get it, I never even said anything about my opinion on anime. My problem is not that someone had a certain opinion, I just think they framed those opinions as a fact that will be true for everyone, which is clearly not true. And a review is OBVIOUSLY entirely an opinion, as you can tell, one person can give something a 10/10 and another can give it a 2/10. One can love the story, others can hate it, which is the case I'm talking about here with this very review. To think there's an "objectively good story that meets some criteria" is foolish nonsense. You think there's a checklist reviewers go by? A negative review can be helpful, if the content explained sounds like something you'd enjoy that the reviewer didn't, as was the case with my favorite game. As for your example of attack on Titan that apparently meets this mysterious criteria to be objectively good, I guarantee there are plenty of people that don't like it.

  • @deku4351
    @deku4351 3 года назад +1

    It’s on sale right now at the PS Store!

  • @yamnbam4346
    @yamnbam4346 3 года назад +1

    Probably one of the better Bandai games out there honestly

  • @AutumnRed
    @AutumnRed 3 года назад +4

    this game deserves more, it's better than a lot of the crap you praise in this channel

  • @alexanderhirst1171
    @alexanderhirst1171 3 года назад +4

    the summary is spot on, feel great in combat and luke warm about everything else... such a shame 😞... but SN2 could be something epic, needs to be open world 😁

    • @PHeMoX
      @PHeMoX 3 года назад +1

      It's actually all wrong. The game as a whole is amazing.

    • @ci825
      @ci825 2 года назад

      I feel like all these anime video game adaptation developers have low video game budgets for the most part (that's why most anime games are just copy n paste fighting games). So w that being said I believe the budget situation was no different here, but instead of using that budget for a cheesy fighting game, they made this a semi open world game and poured most of the budget into the combat leaving much to be desired in other departments such as side quests or stereotypical 1D characters

    • @TheGravityShifter
      @TheGravityShifter 2 года назад

      Well, with the way the game ends, I strongly doubt a sequel will happen. Especially since this game kinda flew under the radar. Heck I never even knew the game existed until I randomly ran into it a few months after release. It looked cool so I bought it for PS5 and I wasn't disappointed. So my guess is a lot of those disappointed might've overhyped themselves cuz I was merely just interested from what I saw and I loved it.

    • @ronnieradon
      @ronnieradon 2 года назад

      Why does it need to be open world? What's wrong with linear?

    • @TheGravityShifter
      @TheGravityShifter 2 года назад

      @@ronnieradon Yeah, not every game needs to be open world so I agree. I think it would hurt the game more if it were open world.

  • @TevyaSmolka
    @TevyaSmolka 3 года назад +13

    I so want this game because it looks tons of fun

    • @TevyaSmolka
      @TevyaSmolka 3 года назад

      @Kasane Randall ooh awesome

    • @Wizard-re4oh
      @Wizard-re4oh 3 года назад +1

      @Kasane Randall i just pre dowlnloaded is it really good because people just talk to talk

  • @sliphstream4927
    @sliphstream4927 2 года назад +2

    As a loooong-time gamer, I am happy to see a new IP come out among the endless reboots, sequels, and live-service lootbox bait. Just finished Yuito's story yesterday. The first 2-3 hours is an absolute slog to get through but the payoff is worth it. The combat is solid and gets more fun as you unlock abilities. No bugs or crashes and I kept coming back to see where the story was going to go. I feel the weakest part is the characters. Their personalities are so bland I probably won't remember any of their names three months from now.

  • @trygaming350
    @trygaming350 3 года назад +1

    Anyone notice how this review is ripped from easy allies reviews. You can easily tell which review was done properly. Common gamer bolt fix up

  • @cgillis3989
    @cgillis3989 2 года назад +1

    To give the game a 7 after all it's shortcomings, not sure that fits
    That said, I thank you for the review; I think I'm going to return my copy since I bought it on an impulse

  • @stevonekk
    @stevonekk 3 года назад +1

    If you are reviewing this thinking weather to buy the game or not buy it I assure its a fun game and u won't regret buying it coz you're not a critic

  • @AxelxRain
    @AxelxRain 3 года назад +2

    I followed the story of Scarlet Nexus better than I followed this review.

  • @Sincerity1993
    @Sincerity1993 3 года назад +1

    I think it definitely deserves more than a 7, would give it a 8-9. Its a solid game to spend time in until Tales of Arise arrives.

  • @absolute_animetv1666
    @absolute_animetv1666 3 года назад +1

    If you don't like anime please step away from the anime scene

  • @arcanesoothsayer6758
    @arcanesoothsayer6758 2 года назад +1

    I found the combat in Scarlet Nexus to be not very enjoyable, and an even lower quality than combat in the game Control, which was a AA title quality at best. It doesn’t even come close to the quality of combat in Guardians of the Galaxy or Dishonored 2
    If you really like this type of game then do yourself a favor and get Tales of Arise instead

    • @YouTubeCensors
      @YouTubeCensors Год назад

      Couldn't agree More!
      I tried liking this but even the combat was somewhat lacking though I believe the far away camera adds to this and Control's combat was more to my liking than even this, though I had more issue with Control itself than even Scarlet Nexus

    • @arcanesoothsayer6758
      @arcanesoothsayer6758 Год назад

      @@RUclipsCensors If you like this type of a game Tales of Arise is far superior in almost every way, I personally prefer a more realistic looking characters like in Jedi Fallen Order or The Witcher, but that’s just personal preference, although I really did enjoy Gaurdians of the Galaxy

  • @mariodude247
    @mariodude247 3 года назад +3

    I have the money to drop on it and besides the demo was pretty good, I can see how the combat gets more technical as you go on, just like code vein and I loved that game as well

    • @mariodude247
      @mariodude247 3 года назад +1

      And the combat in this game is also way more fluid than in code vein

    • @gevin9821
      @gevin9821 3 года назад +1

      You could have just edited your comment rather than replying to yourself. Anyways, I definitely agree with what you just said. I played the God Eater series and Code Vein; and I loved their gameplay. So yeah, I am definitely going to buy Scarlet Nexus since I see a lot of improvement in terms of gameplay when compared to their (the game developers) previous entries. And I must say, that I think I am already a fan of their work.

    • @ineedscissors6176
      @ineedscissors6176 3 года назад +2

      @@gevin9821 you could've just commented twice instead of editing one comment

    • @gevin9821
      @gevin9821 3 года назад +1

      @@ineedscissors6176 LoL ;oD Ok. Noted.

  • @mychem20
    @mychem20 3 года назад +2

    should've called the new genre a "mindpunk" instead of brainpunk.

  • @TheRandomYoYo
    @TheRandomYoYo 2 года назад

    I think I have a solution to the story dilemma. It's good if you like generic shonen anime. You have powers, characters with unique traits, some plot twists and a very vague surface level mystery making it what feels like one of the best adaptations of a full damn anime as a game. Every beat of it feels like an anime, with filler episodes, that sometimes do character development, weird romance hints here and there, and some over the top scenario. The one thing missing is the characters telling the power combos they use outloud as you charge them up. It's bad if you look at it from a perspective of a cohesive crafter plotline, stuff happens seemingly out of nowhere with the only hints to it being the very specific pause in dialogue where one character goes "hmm.. " with a closeup on them for just a second, essentially telling you they will be part of the plot twist/intrigue. It's fairly obvious from the beginning who is likely to die and who is not as they all have unique powers among them, powers which are quite important in multiple bossfights. I am about 40% through the storyand have 100% certainty who might be in danger of dying of being decommissioned.
    One very important aspect to add is that the dialogue actually feels natural. You have some pieces here and there of very clear cut stereotypes, like the shy girl fumbling her words constantly, the tsundere being an ass, or the edgy hater hating in a not so edgy way, but the rest of the cast including the main characters actually have decent dialogue and more importantly normal responses, basically calling out bs and making fun of it. It feels self aware enough to mock it, while not being truly character breaking. I sat in shock as one of the characters asked if the main character "likes plants too". Phrased in that way. Not "oh do you enjoy gardening? / Have you considered taking care of plants yourself? / If you are curious about gardening I'd be happy to help".
    In short, one of the best anime adaptations, including the clever use of visual novel elements in line with manga, gameplay bloody rocks 90% of the time, especially with fun added comments during combat that shake things up and bring a feeling of "you actually have teammates". Plots weird and feels like there could be more done with the concept, but I guess they wanted to keep it far away from an Akame Ga Kill style anime (which I personally think would have been much more impactful). The few deaths that happen feel emotional enough although the pacing of the events is quite off especially when you do your first playthrough.

  • @NeonSuperNovas
    @NeonSuperNovas 3 года назад +1

    This game isn’t that good imo. Idk why everyone is freaking out about it. It honestly feels like a PSP game ported over to console.

  • @MassiveHappyClapper
    @MassiveHappyClapper 3 года назад +8

    I liked the look of this game until I saw the use of a slideshow instead of cutscenes in places. I don't like it.

    • @sagar9703
      @sagar9703 3 года назад +1

      u have plenty of cutscenes in game though at some parts its a slide show.

    • @SeanHiruki
      @SeanHiruki 3 года назад +1

      It’s not all “slide show” there are plenty of cutscenes

    • @ryancadek
      @ryancadek 3 года назад +1

      It's not all sideshow and sideshow cutscenes are not the worst thing to ever exist

    • @MassiveHappyClapper
      @MassiveHappyClapper 3 года назад

      Update: So I gave it a go on gamepass, the slideshow cutscenes did get on my nerves, which there were alot of. Jumping and moving felt stilted, but I found it particularly irritating that your character can use psychokenisis but can't cross a road between combat encounters without having to go over a bridge. All that power but the road defeats you. I uninstalled and put on Nier Automata instead. Now that is a great game.

  • @Rainbowhawk1993
    @Rainbowhawk1993 2 года назад

    Sure it’s got tropes, but I really enjoyed this game. Tsigumi, Hanabi, Kogoro, Yuito and Kasani are my favorite characters.

  • @stormh1305
    @stormh1305 Год назад

    The combat in this game was definitely the best thing about this as well as the soundtrack. This style of fighting melee mixed with telekinesis was super cool. The two biggest problems I had with it was the story got boring at super points and the INSANE amount of cutscenes. There’s so many cutscenes and the ending sequence of the game drags out for hours and hours. It does this yet somehow I feel like I finished the game really quickly. The story is definitely the weakest aspect of the game. If the combat wasn’t as cool as it is i likely would have dropped it.

  • @SoFreshNSerene
    @SoFreshNSerene 3 года назад

    Can you turn off the characters poppin up on the screen whenever you use their power it’s annoying

  • @jackbroad5252
    @jackbroad5252 Год назад

    Can you free roam on this game?

  • @ghostgamer6641
    @ghostgamer6641 3 года назад +2

    I can't wait to play Scarlet Nexus tonight

    • @ghostgamer6641
      @ghostgamer6641 3 года назад +1

      I got it on digital and I got the deluxe edition

  • @InfectedElite
    @InfectedElite 3 года назад +1

    4min in, i thought review was almost over. This reviewer makes 4mins seem like 11. Jeeeesus

  • @BouncyKnight720
    @BouncyKnight720 3 года назад

    Is this on game pass?

  • @dangy785
    @dangy785 3 года назад +7

    Seems like a great even tho not super perfect start for a new IP. Can’t wait to play tomorrow

  • @PiterWandercleydson
    @PiterWandercleydson 3 года назад +1

    the starting hour was so good, but the clunky combat... damn, I can take a bad story, even bad noise waifu characters, but the combat... enemies poise trough some heavy attack, "perfect dodge" is useless, character wont turn during a combo (this is a nier automata like game, not MH)
    how can game designer actually do weird combat with such good references on hack'n slach gameplay?
    "my combat has depth" uhummmmmmmmm....... into the clucky abyss tho

  • @Azraelson
    @Azraelson 3 года назад +2

    just in the first 10 seconds I'm already playing spot the obvious protagonists

    • @prettypinkmma7770
      @prettypinkmma7770 3 года назад

      Lol, need a Drill Sergeant that tells them to put their helmet on like everyone else and that they aren't special

  • @ryantheanimator1156
    @ryantheanimator1156 3 года назад +8

    Wish they made a more interesting main character for these anime game, he looks like the generic anime harem protagonist. Give me someone cool like Guts or Jotaro.

    • @BrokenNoah
      @BrokenNoah 3 года назад +1

      or someone goofy looking like Saitama

    • @ryancadek
      @ryancadek 3 года назад

      @@BrokenNoah I mean but Saitama does it really well

    • @BrokenNoah
      @BrokenNoah 3 года назад

      @@ryancadek yeah, still goofy looking though

    • @ryancadek
      @ryancadek 3 года назад

      @@BrokenNoah true, luckily it makes the show funnier since it's just supposed to be comedic

    • @jc9622
      @jc9622 3 года назад +2

      This is why I'm planning on picking Kasane, as the MC. Her design is sooooooo much better than the male MC.
      As an anime fan of 6 years, these male MCs all look the same to me now and it's ridiculous how most anime creators don't even bother changing up their character design. They always have long-black hair and their designs are always bland af. Whereas, the female MCs usually have the best, somewhat-unique, looking design.

  • @jeetusingh3030
    @jeetusingh3030 3 года назад +4

    Yep, accurate review, aligns with my thoughts about the game as well

  • @Lummers74
    @Lummers74 3 года назад +3

    How many times do you actually have to say Scarlet Nexus in a review for Scarlet Nexus?! I think we know what the game is called!

  • @Shin10K
    @Shin10K 3 года назад +5

    Excellent review mate, say it how it is.

  • @PHeMoX
    @PHeMoX 3 года назад +5

    This is such a complete and utter BS review though. It never under-delivers and the whole world building is extremely impressive and honestly quite unheard of in traditional jrpgs. Story telling rough and uneven? Hell no. One of the big selling points is the story and the whole setting. Animes usually don't care about plotholes and actually, this is a very decently put together story. It's actually a very good game storywise. And when was the last time a Metal Gear Solid story 'made any real sense'? You're being deliberately ignorant on how anime / jrpg style games handle stories, let alone how Japanese games in general are. Combat is actually pretty refreshing, even when a bit heavy on the quicktime events, but combined with context based combat is really a very strong point of this game. It feels very empowering. People are wrong calling this mediocre.

    • @rtns
      @rtns 3 года назад +3

      Everyone has an opinion, small brain.

    • @saltyred4436
      @saltyred4436 2 года назад

      Dude I bet you that hideo was high af while making mgs compared to this game's director making this while sober

  • @NinjaDudikoff
    @NinjaDudikoff Год назад

    i might the only person on earth who actually likes linear level design. Hallways and Arenas interspersed with save points? I love it. I'm so tired of wandering around open maps and doing fetch quests.

  • @justinsantos8514
    @justinsantos8514 3 года назад +9

    I was legitimately interested in this game until I really began looking at the enemy design. I'm just not a fan of fighting bouquets in heels. That's some Q-Force shit. 😂 I just can't take the enemy designs seriously.

    • @blumoshi166
      @blumoshi166 3 года назад +3

      Lmaooo Fr they did everything right until they wanted to be too different from enemy design

    • @gevin9821
      @gevin9821 3 года назад

      Same here. But I'm still going to buy Scarlet Nexus because of its combat though.

    • @blumoshi166
      @blumoshi166 3 года назад

      I’m playing it rn and it’s fun asl

    • @chriscangelosi9438
      @chriscangelosi9438 3 года назад

      First thing I said to myself, forget the whole others bs story, a flower shop and antique store came to life and formed new life forms is what my eyes said to my brain 🤣

  • @kotarouriderblack6118
    @kotarouriderblack6118 2 года назад +1

    Play on hard after you get the hang of it.
    It's too easy on normal mode once you unlock more of your brain map.

  • @horizon92lee
    @horizon92lee 3 года назад +7

    Can’t wait for the mail to deliver

    • @Konfide4043
      @Konfide4043 3 года назад

      UPS vs FedEx Unleashed 2088 is around the corner. Anyone preorder?

  • @jaybeam1466
    @jaybeam1466 3 года назад +1

    It's a pretty fun fucking game. It kind of feels like Persona and God Eater had a baby.

    • @zauhairsaidani
      @zauhairsaidani 3 года назад

      More like nier automata and code vein as one to me

    • @chriscangelosi9438
      @chriscangelosi9438 3 года назад

      The enimies say that a flower shop and an antique store had babies lol 😆

  • @Yeebles34
    @Yeebles34 3 года назад +4

    I think I'll stick to Code Vein. This game seems like a one-off to me. At least I know that Code Vein may get a sequel due to its large success.

    • @jkarma3356
      @jkarma3356 3 года назад +1

      i don't know about that sadly i think code vein is one and done.

    • @LightBladeZero
      @LightBladeZero 3 года назад +1

      Wasn't really into Code Vein

    • @deemedlight3647
      @deemedlight3647 3 года назад +3

      That's a good joke bro this game is way better than code vein I honestly started playing it and said this is what code vein should have been

    • @jkarma3356
      @jkarma3356 3 года назад +1

      @@deemedlight3647 not really they are two very different types of games.

    • @deemedlight3647
      @deemedlight3647 3 года назад

      @@jkarma3356 That is true

  • @Loquito45
    @Loquito45 3 года назад

    Bottomline! You enjoy it! Rather you like anime or not! Personally the combat is where its at!Do sick combos! Its ab gameplay ppl! Lastly I hate when new games come out and it is judged on story or something else. No game comes out perfect! Takes time...

  • @SticksAandstonesBozo
    @SticksAandstonesBozo 3 года назад

    Is this an open world game ? Like what actually is it ? Rather than focus on all the cool talking points you think people want to hear but literally no one does.

  • @shane2095
    @shane2095 3 года назад +4

    You mention the negative aspect of just going through hallways and not being open enough. I actually enjoy games that do that. Some games I wanna explore some, I just wanna go from point A to B and enjoy the combat and story

  • @sebastianpalacios2679
    @sebastianpalacios2679 3 года назад +2

    Excellent review. I was playing this game on game pass and Oh My God this game is one of the most boring RPGs I've ever played. Combat and history became unbearable like I didn't want to play it anymore. Everything he mentions in the review is true except for the combat that bored me as well. It's sad because I heard good things about this game but damn it's so dreadful to play.

    • @TheGravityShifter
      @TheGravityShifter 2 года назад +1

      I think that just means it's not for you. Art and gameplay is subjective and you just didn't like that which is fine. I for one thought this is the best combat I played since Ratchet and Clank. Heck of a fun time. I just wish the normal enemies were more interesting to allow for the combat to really flourish in its potential. But in the end, they were gonna die anyway so I didn't' pay much mind.

  • @masterken5369
    @masterken5369 3 года назад +6

    Clearly another IGN reviewer wander off, got lost and posted their review here.

  • @AlexLoeding
    @AlexLoeding Год назад

    I was interested in Code Vein because it looked like God Eater 3 but I don’t like the new focus on Souls elements in action games. Man God Eater 3 is so good. It’s better than Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. I haven’t played Monster Hunter World so I don’t have an opinion on that. God Eater 4 needs to happen. After seeing Scarlet Nexus, It looks to me like another God Eater like Action game with fluid combat. Is the combat good like God Eater 3!?!??

  • @TimelessWorldOfGaming
    @TimelessWorldOfGaming 3 года назад

    What are you talking about? The combat is worse than any JRPG I've ever played. Even the SAO games outshine it. I'm not even through the tutorial and I'm returning it to Gamestop. I can't hit enemies with my sword for shit, I lock on to an enemy and end up turned around and just missing enemies completely. I could adapt to that but every time I swing my sword the framerate drops which complete counteracts the entire concept they were going for with the game and I just could not deal with it, it drove me insane. I also learned that there isn't any love interests and this game has the absolute perfect set up for it, that's really disappointing. Every movie you watch has a love interest but it's for some reason a taboo in video games. It doesn't have to be a dating sim, Tales of Arise did it perfectly showing it works. They got married in the end and I enjoyed watching their relationship develop even if there were a few cringe moments. It doesn't really look like any of the characters develop relationships with each other. I don't understand why everyone was telling me to get this game. There is absolutely nothing in this game that stands out. It looks like they went all out on the combat system hoping that would carry the game alone, but they didn't ask the questions of "Is this too much? Will our game even work properly if we go this far?"

  • @atjuggernaut151
    @atjuggernaut151 3 года назад +2

    Couldn’t even finish the video, dude just sounds so unenthusiastic and disinterested

  • @sawdust8691
    @sawdust8691 3 года назад

    To me it looks like a very cool setting and combat, but with a very average and iffy anime story. I'll probably get it, but I know to expect a somewhat interesting but not too high quality storytelling and plot. Still looks good enough to get though. This is actually the only anime style game that has ever looked remotely interesting to me, and I feel this one will be a pretty solid choice to explore this genre.

  • @warrencochrane5155
    @warrencochrane5155 3 года назад +5

    This seems to be the only negative review I've seen

    • @waffledninja6278
      @waffledninja6278 3 года назад +2

      7/10 is pretty neutral imo

    • @alphazergling9255
      @alphazergling9255 3 года назад +1

      Yeah I agree, I'm glad there is someone who isnt a sheep and giving an actual review.

  • @giorgosnikolaou7219
    @giorgosnikolaou7219 3 года назад +5

    Its cool how there are People that say the story is good and others that think it sucks im buying anyway

  • @drifter4training
    @drifter4training 3 года назад +1

    Hmm easy allies says very differently in more positive and criticism than this..

  • @Radijs
    @Radijs 3 года назад +9

    I think this game is great! I already played for over two hours of the game this day (release date). I love jrpg's. I like the story and the characters.
    I think this review is a bit boring.

    • @donenilo4401
      @donenilo4401 3 года назад +1

      How's your experience now? Still liking it?

    • @Radijs
      @Radijs 3 года назад +1

      @@donenilo4401 Yes it is great! Almost finished it. This game is a gem. I rate it an 8.5

    • @donenilo4401
      @donenilo4401 3 года назад

      @@Radijs That's great then, won't take that away from you.

    • @jeetusingh3030
      @jeetusingh3030 3 года назад

      The review was spot on for me

    • @Syakirin57
      @Syakirin57 3 года назад

      @@Radijs are there any post game content?

  • @mikeprime5028
    @mikeprime5028 2 года назад

    I played through both campaigns there is no plot holes ,if you didn't play one compagn they still explain it later through the story .

  • @ceoofkpop
    @ceoofkpop 3 года назад +3

    I played the demo and enjoyed it, however… it didn’t really wow me or stick with me so I don’t think I’ll be getting it.

  • @Bowserguy62
    @Bowserguy62 3 года назад +8

    Predownloaded already on the pc since it reminded me of astral chain

  • @Nick_the_human
    @Nick_the_human 3 года назад +11

    Honestly I wish we got Code Vein 2 instead...

    • @obervationlion
      @obervationlion 3 года назад +2

      Pft not me we have enough dark souls type game

    • @pixytorres7117
      @pixytorres7117 3 года назад +5

      Code Vein was mediocre, at least this game combat looks good

    • @TheDaquain
      @TheDaquain 3 года назад +1

      Enough with the souls like games so tired and bored of that genre

    • @jkarma3356
      @jkarma3356 3 года назад

      @@obervationlion naw.

    • @jkarma3356
      @jkarma3356 3 года назад

      or an anime series.

  • @vitorfernandes651
    @vitorfernandes651 2 года назад +1

    Played it for like 1 hour. Game is not for be. It’s super boring. Story is cringe. There’s way better games out there

  • @donenilo4401
    @donenilo4401 3 года назад

    I love anime and JRPGs, but man, do I not like this game. I don't like the story and I hate the combat. The story they're telling aggravates me due to how they're telling it; sudden plot twists with little to no build up and character decisions that make no sense. The characters don't move away from their tropes and fail to have any proper depth to them, therefore failing to be interesting. The character tropes I would've been fine with if they're just in a story that I don't really have to take seriously, but the world and narrative requires that I do, and it just hurts the experience for me.
    The constant interruptions of the flow I have during combat irks me so much. Every hit gives you a noticeable millisecond delay in order to have the player feel the weight of the hit, but it halts my button inputs. Psychokinesis has a 1 to 6 second delay depending on the object you're moving and when a fight is frantic, that delay can screw one over. Enemy telegraphy also sucks and if you want to pull off a perfect dodge, pray to God and hope to high heaven it works. All of my perfect dodges have been accidents, never intentional, and because of the randomness of it, I've given up on perfect dodges and just relied on the sidesteps that also interrupt the flow of combat with a noticeable millisecond delay. Scrolling through my item shortcuts even started to annoy me.
    I'm really sad that I can't enjoy this game. It has all the basics that I want from an anime game. An extensive story, action combat, tons of characters, an interesting world, stunning environments... and I can't enjoy any of them.