Guild Wars 2 in 2023 (inc. Secrets of the Obscure) - Review

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2023
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  • @SkillUp
    @SkillUp  10 месяцев назад +15

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    • @mazfgit
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  • @Darthsiroftardis
    @Darthsiroftardis 10 месяцев назад +1693

    This whole time, this has been what the channel has been building upto, the channel has achieved its final form

    • @AKproductions12345
      @AKproductions12345 10 месяцев назад +79

      Knowing Ralph… the channel actually achieved its Final Shape

    • @Darthsiroftardis
      @Darthsiroftardis 10 месяцев назад +8

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    • @erikaspausen
      @erikaspausen 10 месяцев назад +4

      You mean the channel turned suddenly blond?

    • @BasilAbdef
      @BasilAbdef 10 месяцев назад +3

      Time for them to close up shop, delete every video, and never be heard from again.

    • @beefnleaf
      @beefnleaf 10 месяцев назад

      Best comment all month

  • @uff-duh
    @uff-duh 10 месяцев назад +633

    Love having 2 reviewers on this channel now. Big wins all around!

    • @savonnt9933
      @savonnt9933 10 месяцев назад

      I wish I could like but… 69 ya know?

    • @rayhawkeye816
      @rayhawkeye816 10 месяцев назад

      I totally love having double the content on this channel now!

  • @pain7958
    @pain7958 10 месяцев назад +296

    The great thing about GW2 is that, even if it isn't as popular as WoW or FFXIV, you have far more players to interact with due to how the server system works. And since the game is horizontal in nature, all content is always relevant, which means that the game has vastly more to offer you at "end game." It really is the game that the MMO crowd is craving, but man, they really don't want to advertise the game. lol

    • @zenguro
      @zenguro 10 месяцев назад +7

      The social experience before the dungeon finder in WoW came out was what I loved about MMOs. GW2 just is more of that! But I can't play it on my PS5!

    • @raph9483
      @raph9483 10 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@zenguroyeah... I really want it on consoles, but that's not gonna happen....

    • @evanfischer5282
      @evanfischer5282 10 месяцев назад +10

      I love GW2. But getting my other friends who play MMO to play it is hard. Our brains have been wired to have linear progression. When they're told they can literally do whatever they want, its a bit daunting. Because they have no idea what GW2 has to offer. This leads them to just start solo'ing the main quest in the first expansion (which isn't bad at all), but getting deeply confused because they have no idea what they're building towards.
      For me, GW2 didn't click for me until I started setting personal goals and realizing everything I was doing had awesome rewards. When I abandoned the need to rush, and to just play, it really hit home for me. My favorite MMO.

    • @MysticLuka
      @MysticLuka 10 месяцев назад +2

      GW2 does open world content the best out of any MMO i've ever played, but most other types of content other MMOs do much better I think. I've got over 5000 hours in GW2, and half of that was spent on a single character. The problem I personally have with it is their continued lack of support for raiding, fractals, dungeons, etc. They put so little effort into that type of content that I've just not gone back after quitting a few years ago, and the things I continually hear with every major update and patch from friends who still play continue to reaffirm that choice. Of course, if you enjoy it, that's fine, not trying to shit on your fun. I just wish they'd do more raiding and fractal type content, which they don't. (And I'm not referring to strike missions because they're not really the same, imo)

    • @drewdabrew4745
      @drewdabrew4745 8 месяцев назад

      I play on steam deck

  • @MuklukYoutube
    @MuklukYoutube 10 месяцев назад +375

    "The best MMORPG that nobody talks about"
    I PROMISE I'VE TRIED
    Great work on this video, both in information and editing. It's clear you knew what you were talking about and I think you hit all the major selling points of this wonderful game.

    • @Baelstrax
      @Baelstrax 10 месяцев назад +17

      If anyone needs guides or wants to learn from the game follow this dude, has amazing guides that are to the point

    • @mirek1878
      @mirek1878 10 месяцев назад +10

      This video is Muk approved, Let's goooo!

    • @awkwardliiwastaken
      @awkwardliiwastaken 10 месяцев назад

      Sub to Mukluk was in my original Guild Wars 2 manual.

    • @assymcgee9915
      @assymcgee9915 10 месяцев назад +7

      Mukluk healed my cousin once!

    • @meynut8292
      @meynut8292 10 месяцев назад +2

      hi muk

  • @wenoay
    @wenoay 10 месяцев назад +357

    glad this video is getting put on the skill up channel. gw2 is one of the best mmo experiences i’ve ever had and it deserves more recognition

    • @TheRealUcanUwill
      @TheRealUcanUwill 10 месяцев назад +9

      I never played it, but it is not some random game. I remember it was one of the very first games, ANGRY JOE gave 10 out of 10, and that guy is not even MMOs like at all.

    • @wenoay
      @wenoay 10 месяцев назад +11

      @@TheRealUcanUwill okay yeah but i’m not claiming it’s just some random game. i’m acknowledging, like austin does in the video, that gw2 often flies under the radar in discussions about mmos and asserting that it should have a greater presence in those discussions

    • @TheRealUcanUwill
      @TheRealUcanUwill 10 месяцев назад +5

      @@wenoay Yes, I just mean that BOTH of you guys arent just shills of some random game. GW2 is one of the GOATS in the genre. Its funny, because in my circles, it never really got any hype, so thats what made me write that comment.

    • @wenoay
      @wenoay 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@TheRealUcanUwill ohhhhh okay. i misinterpreted your comment. my b

    • @queasc0220
      @queasc0220 10 месяцев назад +5

      Yes gw2 is one of the best shooters I’ve every played

  • @RhysticStudies
    @RhysticStudies 10 месяцев назад +358

    I have great memories of playing Guild Wars way back when. glad to see the franchise is still thriving - this game looks awesome.

    • @MortiefiedBear
      @MortiefiedBear 10 месяцев назад +4

      RHYSTIC STUDIES?!?!

    • @Woekkie
      @Woekkie 10 месяцев назад +5

      Core game is free to play and a lot of players have played the first GW they also scattered a lot of stuff from the first game throughout the game, give it a go 😃.

    • @At0micFruit
      @At0micFruit 10 месяцев назад +6

      Did not expect a wild Rhystic Studies to appear on a video about Guild Wars 2 - you have good taste sir ;)

    • @maegnificant
      @maegnificant 10 месяцев назад

      Play it again

    • @ObsoletePixel
      @ObsoletePixel 10 месяцев назад +2

      As a high level player of the game and big fan of both it and your content, we'd love to have you back in tyria Sam :)

  • @naswinger
    @naswinger 10 месяцев назад +76

    exploration is the #1 thing that interests me in video games in general. i love finding things, solving some puzzle and get to weird places that are out of the way. i should check this out.

    • @Oryyyt
      @Oryyyt 10 месяцев назад +7

      You def should. Legendary items lives up to it's name here. Crafting aside, just searching for its crafting components is like going on a massive scavenger hunt for very well hidden treasures. The maps especially in the expansions are massive and are much more vertical in design than most AAA games these days. Very easy to get lost in. Massive plus for hardcore explorers.

    • @marcelooliveira6793
      @marcelooliveira6793 10 месяцев назад +5

      I've played this game as much as austin and I was finding new things in the starting areas well beyond the 3k hours mark

    • @LaigledeMeaux
      @LaigledeMeaux 10 месяцев назад +3

      The exploration really is top teir in this game. It's also viable to do because you actually get experience points doing it. It's not just a good idea because there are cool things to see, you get rewarded for it.

    • @Minerx0076
      @Minerx0076 10 месяцев назад

      Yeah !!! U need! Its amazing!!!

  • @feidamack2006
    @feidamack2006 10 месяцев назад +64

    Best thing about GW2, for me, is the ability to hop in and out whenever you want and never have to worry about becoming irrelevant due to power creep. The rewards you acquire are always brought forward with each update and are always useful.

    • @lblampsgaming
      @lblampsgaming 10 месяцев назад +1

      I think that is a great way to design an MMO. But I keep losing interest because I have no real reason to keep playing my maxed out character from 6 years ago other than collections :( Its a double edged sword

    • @Rockjesu
      @Rockjesu 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@lblampsgaming well, for me the possibility of hop in and out of a game is not a problem, it's and advantage, because there are many games out there, but i can always come back and play some pvp or doing some dungeos with old pals.

    • @SuperPandy16
      @SuperPandy16 7 месяцев назад

      @@lblampsgamingi just started the game and what the fuck the amount of stuff to do im lost as fuck.

  • @shogenx
    @shogenx 10 месяцев назад +156

    this is the only game I have played for 11 years straight, other games come and go but the world of tyria is breath taking and feels alive

  • @GMaster7
    @GMaster7 10 месяцев назад +228

    It amuses me to no end how much Austin sounds exactly like SkillUp in cadence, like someone doing an excellent SkillUp impression. But I love these reviews. You're doing an awesome job. Really builds a consistent voice across the channel.

    • @MrGnuh
      @MrGnuh 10 месяцев назад +22

      for real. took me a good 5 minutes to really be sure that it's not ralph serenading me with nerdy tales 😆

    • @Wraiven22
      @Wraiven22 10 месяцев назад +8

      I couldn’t tell if it was because they both have the Aussie accent or if they really did sound the exact same lmao. I mean the cadence couldn’t be any more similar.

    • @BjornTheDim
      @BjornTheDim 10 месяцев назад +6

      I thought SkillUp was nursing a bit of a cold.

    • @darensgw2
      @darensgw2 10 месяцев назад +4

      Bro I didn’t realize it was bloom 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

    • @kyle1806
      @kyle1806 10 месяцев назад +5

      Aussies rise up this man is your enemy

  • @bozzie_
    @bozzie_ 10 месяцев назад +531

    Very nice of ShillUp to finally give you back your Guild Wars 2 channel after doing that weird weekly video game show on it for the last couple years or so.

    • @yobro6053
      @yobro6053 10 месяцев назад +2

      Why do people call him shillup? Feel me in on the lore please

    • @SexySquire
      @SexySquire 10 месяцев назад +24

      ​@yobro6053 it's a nickname because he shills destiny a lot

    • @Cacapouletpipichocolat
      @Cacapouletpipichocolat 10 месяцев назад +15

      Ralph is never living this down is he?
      Good.

    • @sarigan6365
      @sarigan6365 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@yobro6053 I don't know actually, I've always assumed some internet degenerate claimed, earnestly, he was a shill based off a difference of opinion, and Skillup has worn the name with ironic pride since.
      Which is a based thing to do.

    • @hypertips
      @hypertips 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@sarigan6365tbf, he DOES shill up for Destiny. Dude likes it more than it the game is good, and it's a shame because other than Destiny, this channel has very consistent suggestions.

  • @Straggler8
    @Straggler8 10 месяцев назад +91

    The fact, that this video does not have "AUSTIN REVIEWS" in the title tells a lot. It's so refreshing to see someone who's working behind the scenes being really appreciated. Cudos my friends!

  • @robertthompson5701
    @robertthompson5701 10 месяцев назад +110

    I played GW2 for years after launch and loved it. The fact that theyre still adding to the game makes me want to start again.

    • @mattforthelikes
      @mattforthelikes 10 месяцев назад +4

      Same. My favorite thing in MMOs (and GW2) is finding exploits in the market place to makes lots of gold. I would buy up all of a certain type of pistol below a certain price, break them all, and hope for a rare item that was used to craft legendaries. I made thousands of gold doing this over and over again. But overall, this was my favorite MMO I ever played and it looks like its only gotten better ever since!

    • @mattforthelikes
      @mattforthelikes 10 месяцев назад +3

      I remember playing WvW and not knowing the enemy army arrived besides the fact that my PC started to melt because I could only see like 10-20 characters at a time.

    • @winKoneR
      @winKoneR 10 месяцев назад

      DEW IT!

    • @Thenameismalvin
      @Thenameismalvin 10 месяцев назад

      Do it

    • @beyondthelol
      @beyondthelol 10 месяцев назад

      do it - there is a massive playerbase of returning and new players

  • @thesilentcartographer
    @thesilentcartographer 10 месяцев назад +65

    Congrats on getting to do this video Austin! I was a major player of vanilla GW2, did Teq and Wurm countless times and had a blast. Never got the expansions, but maybe one day!

    • @DemethVLK
      @DemethVLK 10 месяцев назад +14

      If you liked Teq and Wurm they released/got updated, you'll have your mind blown away in the expansion metas haha

    • @paulashinn
      @paulashinn 10 месяцев назад +9

      hope you come back! gw2 is in its best form rn

    • @drakebane9527
      @drakebane9527 10 месяцев назад +5

      Jesus teq and wurm are okay but PALE in comparison the scale, reward and sense of accomplishment and teamwork you get for the metas even going back to HoT😊

  • @bradygrabowski5520
    @bradygrabowski5520 10 месяцев назад +25

    This video singlehandedly made me want to re-download GW2 for the first time since launch and finally play through everything I've missed chasing the high of the original GW through other MMOs.

  • @KROOF
    @KROOF 10 месяцев назад +38

    That sense of adventure, adrenaline filled combat, and customization through the class system really hits all the points I look for in an MMO. In recent time, with SOTO, the story has risen to be a great interest.
    Cheers to this amazing review! Great structure and presentation.

  • @julianr333
    @julianr333 10 месяцев назад +37

    My most played game ever. I absolutely recommend it to people who love mmorpgs but feel like they have not enough time for the genre. GW2 is absolutely playable in short sessions and you will still feel like you made some sort of progress. It has been my favorite method of relaxing on college. So glad to see this video on this channel, GW2 absolutely deserves more attention.

  • @locke-01-
    @locke-01- 10 месяцев назад +50

    My favourite MMO and it isnt close, the experience of exploring a new map for the first time is unmatched

    • @Exel3nce
      @Exel3nce 10 месяцев назад

      Why exactly

    • @locke-01-
      @locke-01- 10 месяцев назад +4

      ​@@Exel3nceonce you get past the base game the maps are insanely detailed and intricate. Full of secrets and jumping puzzles and layers to explore. But the main reason is the meta events and normal events. Having maps where everyone works together to assault a keep or defend camps from monsters overnight is just fun and makes each one feel like it's own unique game.

  • @AlexiusYindor
    @AlexiusYindor 10 месяцев назад +87

    For years I've been saying GW2 is the only MMO worth playing. Glad it's getting the renaissance it deserves.

  • @DemethVLK
    @DemethVLK 10 месяцев назад +77

    Never have I played a game which feels made with such passion and love.
    Guild Wars 2 is absolutely incredible, and it costs so little. Lately the game is just improvement and reworks every patch. Feels good to play a decent MMORPG.

  • @Wraiven22
    @Wraiven22 10 месяцев назад +14

    Completing the original skyscale and Griffon collections is something that unites us all in the GW2 community. Most interesting mount system of any game by far.

  • @zackbassett
    @zackbassett 10 месяцев назад +6

    I got into Guild Wars about a month ago because of you Austin and gosh darn you were right. I'm loving it!

  • @PeterADean
    @PeterADean 10 месяцев назад +10

    I just want to find someone who looks at me the way Austin looks at GW2...

  • @Destructivepurpose
    @Destructivepurpose 10 месяцев назад +8

    So hyped to see a channel this big covering GW2! I've played since launch and absolutely love it, so the more new players the game gets, the happier I am!

  • @niclastname
    @niclastname 10 месяцев назад +20

    Great review! My friends have been playing this game for years and praise it all the time. I decided to try it with the new expac dropping, and I'm loving the game so far! I should have tried yet years ago. Definitely more of what I've wanted from an MMO that others like WoW never quite gave me. I like that there's much more content and focus on the open world aspect of the game rather than only having the good/relevant content in instances like raids. There's a lot more exploration and lore it feels like as well. It gives me more of that single player open world RPG feel that I prefer, kind of like ESO.

  • @romero1337
    @romero1337 10 месяцев назад +8

    Seeing Guild Wars 2 still holding strong really warms the heart! This vid makes me wanna jump back in!

  • @henseltbrumbleburg3752
    @henseltbrumbleburg3752 10 месяцев назад +13

    The past 3 years of gw2 has been fantastic. It warms the heart to see more people talking about this game.

    • @dill_cream3015
      @dill_cream3015 8 месяцев назад

      have they worked on the optimization at all? just curious, love this game and considering reinstalling for this expansion either way

    • @Jinny-Wa
      @Jinny-Wa 8 месяцев назад

      Yes, DX11 helped a lot. Its still no perfect tho but way better than it used to be@@dill_cream3015

  • @SamMathias
    @SamMathias 10 месяцев назад +11

    Awesome footage, great editing. You really did GW2 justice with this review!

  • @imav1ctor
    @imav1ctor 10 месяцев назад +10

    This video is so well done. I started playing about 3 years ago on and off. The game is so fun and always keeps me coming back and when I do I don't feel like I've fallen behind. It suits a life with responsibilities very well.

  • @BasementMinions
    @BasementMinions 10 месяцев назад +11

    Having both of you fabulous reviewers putting out stellar review after stellar review is just so awesome! Props to your editor for keeping up with it all!!!

  • @ThePosrein
    @ThePosrein 10 месяцев назад +11

    I love GW2 and GW1. Such nostalgia and I’m so happy to see you give it attention. I always love returning to this game.

  • @s1mp_licity38
    @s1mp_licity38 10 месяцев назад +5

    I'm already a GW2 player, but I've been convinced yet again to play. I was so excited to hear Austin was getting to review SotO, I hope we get to here him gush about GW2 even more

  • @winKoneR
    @winKoneR 10 месяцев назад +9

    I was waiting for GW2 video on this channel for too long. Such an underappreciated gem of a video game, thank you Austin (and the Ralph dude) !

  • @MarcelloLins
    @MarcelloLins 10 месяцев назад +2

    Leveling in Guild Wars 2 is an experience unlike anything I've had before. It's incredibly self-driven, allowing you to explore every nook and cranny of this beautifully crafted world. From Vistas, to side quests to dynamic world events, everything captures your attention and is equally rewarding. Hell, even the jumping puzzles are incredibly fun if you are into it.
    I got to 100% world exploration shortly after leveling and gearing my main character, and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

  • @Laranity
    @Laranity 10 месяцев назад +58

    Love this game so much, awesome video like always ^-^ Been a fan of the channel since forever, absolutely awesome to see you do reviews on here too!

    • @matheusbrito5760
      @matheusbrito5760 10 месяцев назад +5

      Oh look who is here, love you videos Lara

    • @At0micFruit
      @At0micFruit 10 месяцев назад +2

      If any new players are looking for a great GW2 streamer to watch go check out Lara - great, helpful community as well :)

    • @winKoneR
      @winKoneR 10 месяцев назад

      Bahahahahaha

    • @winKoneR
      @winKoneR 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@mortecai222 True! Lara is like the Austin of GW2 twitch. Simply the best...

  • @codyestes6596
    @codyestes6596 10 месяцев назад +5

    The fact that I played GW2 for years on and off since launch, and am just now learning that there is a fourth expansion, goes to show that something is broken in the marketing.

  • @caz4065
    @caz4065 10 месяцев назад +3

    Just started back GW2 recently, forgot how awesome the horizontal progression is in this game

  • @fakeplasticgamers9850
    @fakeplasticgamers9850 10 месяцев назад +5

    Congrats Austin! I played GW2 recently because of Ralph saying how much you loved it. I can confirm that it is indeed an excellent game!

  • @jomorazero
    @jomorazero 8 месяцев назад +4

    This video made me try Guild Wars after I stumbled upon it this week. I played about 25 hours over the weekend and had so much fun. Looking forward to hitting Lvl 80 and playing the expansions!

  • @goulcher
    @goulcher 10 месяцев назад +3

    Loved this Austin! Smashed it. Look forward to hearing more from you! 🙌

  • @Strickem
    @Strickem 10 месяцев назад +8

    I'm pleasantly surprised that now skillup chamnel has 2 reviewers
    Hoping for you and ralph expand and basically try to grow together because both of your styles are really close which is nice with of course different tastes.

  • @BlkMagik
    @BlkMagik 10 месяцев назад +9

    Guild Wars 2 is truly my forever MMO, and it's a shame that it's still so criminally underrated. It has been getting a lot more attention recently but it still doesn't get the recognition (or revenue) that it deserves. It's probably the only MMO out there that truly feels like an MMO in that it highly encourages people to play together and help one another, along with rewarding you for exploring the world and going off the beaten path. The combat is also a great mashup of action and tab-target combat so it just feels fun to play. GW2 as a whole has made it very difficult for me to enjoy other MMOs. Even when I try, I always end up coming back. It also helps a lot that it is the only MMO that respects your time so you can come and go as you please and not feel left behind.

  • @lordcorgi6481
    @lordcorgi6481 10 месяцев назад +6

    Guild Wars 2 is the most underrated MMO.

  • @Ficohaker
    @Ficohaker 10 месяцев назад +3

    Waited for this video Austin, and it is nothing short of spectacular. Keep up the good work!

  • @Skelly3000
    @Skelly3000 10 месяцев назад +6

    As someone who didnt think much on GW2, you really sold me with not only with the game premice as a new player an the overall review, but from the footage as well! You should be their marketing guy XD

  • @CephalonSov
    @CephalonSov 10 месяцев назад +5

    I played hundreds upon hundreds of hours of the first GuildWars and it's expansions (especially Nightfall). When this one came out i was burned out with mmos and only played it for a few tens of hours and never got back to it. Now this review makes me want to dig it out and give it another try. Keep up the good work Austin!!!

  • @QuoundoGames
    @QuoundoGames 10 месяцев назад +3

    Hey it's me! 13:45 😅 Great review, hopefully ANet sticks the landing with the rest of SotO and beyond!

  • @quietwulf
    @quietwulf 10 месяцев назад +6

    Easily one of the best MMOs I’ve ever played. Some really clever ideas and great art direction. If I hadn’t completely burnt out on the MMO genre, I’d still be playing.
    Glad to see it getting some press! Well done Austin!!

  • @matheusbrito5760
    @matheusbrito5760 10 месяцев назад +3

    I freaking love this game, as an MMO Veteran that sunked thousands of hours in a shit ton of MMOs i now rest in GW2 since i have a time consuming career and can't play hardcore every single day anymore, i love just how chill or hard i can play in a day depending on how much time i have, i love the freedom and the goals i set for my self, i used to not stick to a MMO too long but now i just can't start other MMOs because GW2 gives me that freedom that not a lot of them does... Ty so much for this video

  • @TranceJams
    @TranceJams 10 месяцев назад +6

    My first playthrough of this game when it came out was one of the most magical gaming experiences. Glad to see it's still doing well. This was the first MMO I reached a max lvl in. Maybe time to head back in.

  • @gradeequality4099
    @gradeequality4099 10 месяцев назад +2

    I’ve been waiting for this review. Now you’ve convinced me to play Guild Wars.

  • @Reseng
    @Reseng 10 месяцев назад +6

    Austin killed it. Where do I pay to have my previous ten-squillion hours in GW2 taken away so I can start fresh and experience this masterpiece again?

  • @franciscoaltamira4151
    @franciscoaltamira4151 10 месяцев назад +6

    Conocí GW2 por éste canal y principal por la constante recomendación de Austin el cuál era imposible no probar el juego y bueno 😮 la experiencia a sido INCREÍBLE , el juego no pide tanto internet, no hay season pass , entro y mis builds siguen haciendo daño , el mundo es grandísimo , simplemente asombroso , muchas gracias Austin

  • @the-yomma
    @the-yomma 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks Austin! GREAT video and review. Thanks Skillup for making space for this, too! Man, this channel is good.

  • @83DragonWolf
    @83DragonWolf 10 месяцев назад +1

    Bring on as much content as possible you two. Best gaming channel on RUclips. Y’all are doing a phenomenal job.

  • @REVI7970
    @REVI7970 10 месяцев назад +3

    I got into this game round 5 months ago, it completely consumed every bit of free time i had, now it looks like i’ll be jumping back on it, so freaken good!

  • @Axemania21
    @Axemania21 10 месяцев назад +3

    GW2 was my first real dive into MMOs and goddamn does it hold a special place in my heart

  • @mariusedmond9621
    @mariusedmond9621 10 месяцев назад

    Love it Austin! Hope to see more of you on skillups channel!

  • @Imasweatyguy
    @Imasweatyguy 10 месяцев назад

    I think the way you deliver lines of dialogue from the script this time around is so so much better, your inflection and tone changes to show how enthused you are as your speaking about something. Keep it up!

  • @lokiwolfwood7942
    @lokiwolfwood7942 10 месяцев назад +6

    This makes me so happy that you reviewed this game. GW2 is my favorite game that keeps delivering. Just need to find a good guild and I'm set
    Thank you for your review!!!

  • @wafflingmean4477
    @wafflingmean4477 10 месяцев назад +3

    Glad to hear the expansion story is popping off. I failed to get any of my friends into the game and the Guild I joined stopped playing so I've been a solo player for 99% of my time in this MMO, so the story's easily become the part I enjoy the most. But a darker tone, solid writing and a Mursaat? Hell yes.

  • @janikd7948
    @janikd7948 10 месяцев назад +1

    I had no idea Bloom from teatime was Austin from Skillup. What a crazy crossover 😲

  • @Trigarta
    @Trigarta 8 месяцев назад +1

    This is one of the best GW2 and Soto Reviews I have seen to date. Amazing job!

  • @ryltair
    @ryltair 10 месяцев назад +3

    The thing with GW2 is that it's gone through some pretty rough years in the past, even coming to a point where it was very close to shutting down. However, with new management and a clearly defined vision and roadmap, the game has never been stronger. It's no exaggeration that GW2 has a bright future ahead of itself and that now is the best time to start playing.

  • @halstonconnally1367
    @halstonconnally1367 10 месяцев назад +4

    It's crazy what a long life cycle the truely great MMOs have. I remember picking this up at launch day 11 years ago! I played it for several months and had a wonderful time.

  • @melind82
    @melind82 10 месяцев назад +2

    Whats funny is I played GW2 about 5 years ago for maybe a year and had an absolute blast playing it while barely ever touching the content that Austin talks about here. I played in a PVP guild who were focused on World vs World fighting and leveled 3 characters in my time doing basically nothing but PVP.
    The part of the game at that the time that most shocked and impressed me was the events. It seems like every 2 weeks there was some brand new event going on which new things to collect and almost always some kind of event area with unique mechanics inside it. Every 2 weeks for the while time I played a fully fleshed new stuff to do. I'm sure once you've played the game for a couple years it gets kind of old hat but this game has an amazing amount of things to do for new players.

  • @Jhunta
    @Jhunta 9 месяцев назад

    i cannot express how excited i am that austin loves gw2, bringing us consistent gw2 review videos on skill up's channel. keep tyria safe, austin. never stop grinding!

  • @DumpTruckOfH
    @DumpTruckOfH 10 месяцев назад +6

    13:46 SIC REPRESENT, JUSTICE FOR Q (NOT THE CONSPIRACY THEORY) 😂😂

  • @HoratioCrunch
    @HoratioCrunch 10 месяцев назад +5

    So happy to see GW2 in the well deserved spotlight.

  • @wafflingmean4477
    @wafflingmean4477 10 месяцев назад +1

    Glad to hear it's going well. Arenanet really had their work cut out for them being sandwiched between Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield.

  • @NitroAimBot
    @NitroAimBot 10 месяцев назад +2

    I started playing this game on February and 3 days ago I got my 1st legendary armor, this is the most fun I had playing a game in a long time. When I play this game I feel like I find something new every single day, heck I just found a new map today lol.

  • @Avenrise
    @Avenrise 10 месяцев назад +3

    Austin did a great job but there are two things I personally would like to add as a long time player of this pretty damn awesome MMO:
    1) The soundtrack is honestly Hollywood movie-scale epic. Maclaine Diemer and the entire team at ANET work magic each and every release and SotO is no exception, especially the main theme.
    2) The community is, on the whole, super wholesome. Have a question? Shout in map chat and it'll get answered. Ask for help and people will start swarming. Streamers of the game regularly run end game training sessions (shout out to Snebzor and his guild for getting me into Raiding despite being timid as hell at the start). There's helpful guides all over the place and honestly the game fosters an inclusive and diverse community with player run events such as our Pride Parade and music festivals.

  • @sixish
    @sixish 10 месяцев назад +3

    I think i clocked like a thousand hours from last year until june this year. I had always had a feigned interest in GW2 but i think Austin's little guild wars 2 segment on the EoD expansion is what made me give it a proper try. Haven't tried out SOTO yet but I'll save it for winter.

  • @MarkHyde
    @MarkHyde 10 месяцев назад +1

    More of Austin's 'Moments' please - this is a great and passionate review :)

  • @smashinghappydays
    @smashinghappydays 10 месяцев назад +2

    Really loved this honest review Austin

  • @rayhawkeye816
    @rayhawkeye816 10 месяцев назад +3

    Man, this was a great review! Even among BG3 and Starfield times, I might still return to GW2!

  • @gadsanchez4929
    @gadsanchez4929 10 месяцев назад +6

    GW2 is the best MMORPG right now imo

  • @skullmastermasterofskulls3843
    @skullmastermasterofskulls3843 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for putting this on the SkillUp channel. I adore Guild Wars 2, and it's undoubtedly one of my favorite games of all time. Up until this latest expansion and the rework of its content cadence I've always felt like it was a ferrari caught in a parking lot, destined to never get the recognition it deserves.

  • @LisaSummers1988
    @LisaSummers1988 10 месяцев назад +1

    yeah i was just doing my dailies in amnytas and didnt really want to jump into a big boss fight but i saw the big bad monster almost from across the map so i just went in anyway. really got my adrenaline going. even if you dont really know what you are doing rn, its stil fun and rewarding to take part. so good.

  • @JustinMartinshrapnel
    @JustinMartinshrapnel 10 месяцев назад +4

    Fantastic review. It's hard to find in depth mmo reviews.

  • @Danieldialga
    @Danieldialga 10 месяцев назад +3

    Never really played the game that much, but the one thing that always stood out to me was the mount system. The animations, the movement and the integration into combat is soo satisfying. By far the best mounts in any mmo out there.

  • @fateriddle14
    @fateriddle14 10 месяцев назад +1

    Austin!!! Been waiting for your GW2 video for a decade now!

  • @dread46
    @dread46 10 месяцев назад +1

    Well tbh, with how much passion Austin talks about Guild Wars 2, i would really really love a full review, talking about every aspect of his beloved game!

  • @lanselta
    @lanselta 10 месяцев назад +4

    I played a tonne of GW1, and was amazed with GW2 when it first came out. Very different play styles, but all good fun. I’ve not played any of the expansions though. Maybe that changes after BG3. Thanks for bring this out. Great work!

  • @kendrickyay
    @kendrickyay 10 месяцев назад +3

    That's probably the most comprehensive high level overview of the game and the new expansion. I think it's fair to say that most of us were concerned about the new cadence and the quality of the expansion. It's so far exceeded my expectations by a large margin. I find myself enjoying the overall theme and aesthetics of the new map. I agree with you about the story being more interesting too.

  • @TheHumpjbear
    @TheHumpjbear 10 месяцев назад +2

    One of my fondest gaming memories is 100% the map in Guild Wars 2. Glad to see the game is still kicking about and providing for its community.

  • @ReallyDazed
    @ReallyDazed 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great review. Looking forward to checking out the new expansion.

  • @Kartoffelbrot9472
    @Kartoffelbrot9472 10 месяцев назад +6

    Im ten minutes in this video and I’m really impressed by this game, never heard of it before. I will give it a try 💪🏻

  • @Steadymobbin711
    @Steadymobbin711 10 месяцев назад +2

    Your passion is infectious

  • @andrewh3079
    @andrewh3079 10 месяцев назад +2

    Yeah, I remember the exploration in this game being great. I loved finding and completing all the jumping puzzles.

  • @MrRazor105
    @MrRazor105 10 месяцев назад +3

    Bloom doing the lords work

  • @SpencerJhay
    @SpencerJhay 10 месяцев назад +3

    Austin, thanks for this review! It seems like ANet forgot to add "marketing" to the game's budget lol. Great overview of the game, and I learned a lot!

  • @Hengga
    @Hengga 10 месяцев назад +2

    One of the only games I keep coming back. Started playing on beta. Gave it 3k hours of my life in the two first years before a tiny burnout, but always come back after a short break! WvW was my thing, we had core group from our guild who I ran there with. It was the best! Nowadays I play mostly solo and just explore things and do events etc. Still need to finish all the expansions 😅 One day I will! Just a great wholesome game! And very good review!! You are even bigger shillup than the original one! 😂😂❤

  • @madisonmoore6431
    @madisonmoore6431 10 месяцев назад +1

    Skill Up + Austin is a terrifying combo for the rest of gaming RUclips. Good work lads, keep it comin'!

  • @tpale
    @tpale 10 месяцев назад +8

    I love Guild Wars 2, and pre-ordered the expansion. That said, between Zelda, Diablo, Destiny, Baldur’s Gate, and Starfield, it’s been a bit hard to find the time for it this year :( Can’t wait to jump back in though!

    • @xyr3s
      @xyr3s 10 месяцев назад +1

      an that's the beautiful thing. u do not have to start right now :) u can start after you finish all those games and you will not be any more behind then than you are now :D

    • @winKoneR
      @winKoneR 10 месяцев назад

      @@xyr3s Amen! The lack of fomo and needless grind in GW2 is what made me stay with the game for a decade without ever burning out. Well maybe once, back in the day when I decided to go for my first legendary :)

    • @xyr3s
      @xyr3s 10 месяцев назад

      @@winKoneR i never bothered with it :D but i might start now lol. legendary just seemed like too much of a grind :p

  • @Clint_Yeetwood
    @Clint_Yeetwood 10 месяцев назад +4

    Me- Why am I watching guild Wars 2 review in 2023?
    Also me- smack like button and watch entire video while installing GW2.

  • @Jaicera
    @Jaicera 10 месяцев назад +2

    Let us keep Austin. He's a treasure, and he's correct about Guild Wars 2. It is such a damn good game.

  • @kasnhasn
    @kasnhasn 10 месяцев назад

    Finally Austin talking guild wars. That’s the 1m subscribers video, I can feel it

  • @RowanHD15
    @RowanHD15 10 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks for reviewing this it should bring more people to the game. 😁