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Gestalt: Steam & Cinder Review - A Must-Try Steampunk Metroidvania?
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Күн бұрынIf you're craving a Metroidvania experience with a steampunk twist, perhaps Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is the game for you? In our review, we delve deep into the game's immersive world, where every corner is packed with stunning visuals and hidden surprises. Join us as we navigate through this Metroidvania and see if you have what it takes to conquer this steampunk adventure!
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@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Note: While console versions were announced initially for Gestalt: Steam & Cinder it seems that it will now appear on Steam/PC first with a Switch version to follow. Release dates for PS/XBOX seem up in the air. Apologies for having all consoles listed!
@necrophagiakc Ай бұрын
Not to sound funny towards PC but I hope releasing it first to PC is a way to figure out what needs to be patched and upgraded for console release and also response from the video game community..
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
@@necrophagiakc This typically happens to see how reception of the game/sales go. It can be very expensive to get your game listed on consoles and is not always an easy process.
@NZMPlays 26 күн бұрын
I remind everyone to not be so quickly critical of a games faults. It still takes dozens and dozens of hours to produce this kind of product and the devs worked really hard on the art and presentation. Just remember that humans made this game and they deserve some respect and credit!
@mojojojo6432 22 күн бұрын
I agree with your sentiment, but it’s more like hundreds or thousands of hours. It took me 3 years to release my indie game, and the comments like “looks like it was made in a weekend by a 13 year old” hurt the most. Most gamers have no idea the huge time investment that goes into game development.
@NZMPlays 21 күн бұрын
@@mojojojo6432 absolutely right its more like hundreds or more. People in todays gaming sphere totally discount the work that goes into making anything. Its a product of the oversaturation and short attention spans weve developed. Its a shame, most good games dont get the recognition they deserve
@Eishern 7 күн бұрын
You're right, but from a consumers perspective it is a game / option of many to choose from. So the game should be treated as any other title with the same objective criticism, independent of hard work or amount of hours put into it.
@sdm_9 Ай бұрын
01:15 Bastion?
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
You know what I think you are right!
@DrChaos-jb3sp Ай бұрын
Wow. I was expecting a prestige metroidvania but this sounds surprisingly rough. Damn.
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
It certainly has its issues but remains worth checking out!
@EduardoAraujo-fs2hh Ай бұрын
Bo review when? The game have diffifult óptions?
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
This game did not have a difficulty option. Keep it locked for more on Bo soon!
@EduardoAraujo-fs2hh Ай бұрын
@@IDreamofIndie nice thanks you beated in how many hours and map percentage ? Thanks
@brandy1999 Ай бұрын
Very hefty pricetag for a 6 hour long game tbh. Around 10-12$ would be more acceptable for these bite sized games that are coming out so often recently.
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@FlowerAngelRave Ай бұрын
I remember being intrigued by this when I first saw this. I like steampunk and I like a great metroidvania, so this had my eye. It seems like it could have done with having a bit more time cooking, but given its drawbacks, I think I'll be waiting for a deeper sale before I pick this up. Thanks for the review.
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
We appreciate you sharing your thoughts! 🙏
@BrazenScull Ай бұрын
I had a feeling the game would end up being a touch disappointing. The delays, the release, and the staggered console ports have all the hallmarks of a game that had some troubled development. And then - perhaps due to publisher anxieties - it just needed to see release. Hopefully they can fix it up, but I feel like we were dazzled by the early previews and graphics and not quite considering what it could end up being.
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
It's a decent game for sure but it can be hard living up to such awesome looking trailers and buzz!
@jeffrey5976 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the review.
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Of course!
@mysterwhymedia Ай бұрын
Oh! I didn’t realize this game was also coming out this week. I thought it wasn’t arriving ‘til maybe 2025. Thanks for the heads up!
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
No problem!
@6thdizaster 22 күн бұрын
Calamity? I'd say the goat of indies bastion
@kalega311 Ай бұрын
I was really excited for this game 4 years ago. My excitement has fluctuated the past couple years. I played the demo and was not impressed. Granted, this was a time when I was more jaded towards Metroidvanias, or rather, games that are mislabeled as Metroidvanias. The game demo felt linear and there was no true exploration. You didn't touch on that aspect much, but either way, looks like I made the right choice to not be too excited for this game anymore.
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@mysterwhymedia Ай бұрын
…oh. After watching the review, it sounds like this game unfortunately became a shell of what it was supposed to be. That’s a terrible shame as we could sure use a good steampunk Metroidvania in addition to SteamWorld Dig 2.
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video!
@niveketihw1897 Ай бұрын
Beta testing on Steam, to be cleaned up for console release a while later?
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MotherKojiro Ай бұрын
I blew through a bunch of demos this weekend, and most of them were duds; this is the only one that wasn't, and it left me *jazzed*. I'm in full agreement about the map, but I did like most of what else there was on offer; if you've played the demo, would you say it's fairly representative of the final game? The convoluted story and dumb enemies don't bother me too much, so long as the mechanics are polished, and these felt good to me; almost 9 Years of Shadows good.
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
I did not play the demo but if those things don't bother you much yeah the mechanics are pretty good!
@MotherKojiro Ай бұрын
@@IDreamofIndie Thanks!
@chucheeness7817 19 күн бұрын
I wonder what the state of the devs are-- this is quite lackluster and should have had some early access phase to it. I wonder if it will get a Death's Gambit Afterlife treatment in the future. I've been waiting for years for this seeing the early preview but I regret getting this over Biomorph
@rosu-kun Ай бұрын
@IDreamofIndie “The Calamity” as an event that rents the heavens is definitely reminiscent of the FFXIV event which heralds the start of the Seventh Umbral Era during which the game’s narrative - not sure if that’s what may have rung a bell?
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
I think it may have been used in quite a few videogames honestly 😆 but that is another great example!
@Queenofthesevenseas Ай бұрын
To bad it’s not on the switch 😩 I’d buy it day 1 if this gets a physical version
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@Queenofthesevenseas Ай бұрын
@@IDreamofIndie Of corse tank you for the video on the game
@taskspark5437 Ай бұрын
how many hours did it take for you to complete? :)
@thomashooper2451 Ай бұрын
He says so in the review. 7 from start to finish and around 10 to do everything with side quests
@taskspark5437 Ай бұрын
@@thomashooper2451 excellent thank you!
@112ajmartin 19 күн бұрын
Was hoping for a copy paste soth with other steam punk style, this looks like copying an A exam but only copying like 3 answers out of 10
@JoshJackson-lq7tj Ай бұрын
Apparently the game is only coming on pc at launch and switch a bit later ,don’t know about ps and Xbox
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Yes, a bit confusing honestly as it seems it was initially reported as being on all consoles. Apologies for listing all consoles but hopefully that comes true in the not so distant future!
@JoshJackson-lq7tj Ай бұрын
@@IDreamofIndie no need to apologise m8 and ya right it was listed for all consoles a while ago ,tbh I’m not that fussed about it , will probably buy it in a sale one day ,take care
@unchartedrocks1 Ай бұрын
Waiting for the ps5 release. Sucks it’s not on the same date. Idk when it’s coming out?????
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
PS5 it sounds like it is up in the air whether it even happens. The developer is waiting to see how things go on PC and then Switch.
@unchartedrocks1 Ай бұрын
@@IDreamofIndie man that sucks. If it doesn’t show up we’ll guess I’ll get it on PC. Rather get a platinum for it than Steam achievements. Hopefully Meifumado also releases its ps5 version. Coming to Steam first.
@boeta9778 Ай бұрын
the artwork is superb, but the story made me sleepy and the dungeon feels emptily big
@justtestingmycurrentskills747 Ай бұрын
Thanks for highlighting its negatives. I will pass on this for Bo instead.
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
No problem thank you for watching!
@EduardoAraujo-fs2hh Ай бұрын
Fallen tears will be reviewed?
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Maybe we shall see!
@gilbertlopez2333 Ай бұрын
Ong I was so excited for this :/
@gregorybrandenburger9457 Ай бұрын
As a console gamer I feel like there are a lot of great titles I am missing out on, but don't really want to start PC gaming. Yes, there is the steam deck, but I don't have the money for one and then to build a library.
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Personally you'll be saving a ton of money because games are much cheaper on PC but the choice is yours!
@zinoelgato Ай бұрын
I tried the demo ages ago and thought it was pretty good but I’ve lost interest since then. And after watching this review I don’t think this game is for me and for whatever reason I’m really annoyed about the health bar over the enemy’s heads, it screws with the games otherwise amazing esthetics.
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Fair enough and thank you for watching!
@shonmacklin9613 Ай бұрын
The Calamity? The main character is basically Calamity skin from Fortnite. I always suspected this development team was going through some hoops getting past that .
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Never played Fortnite so not really familiar with that one!
@ageup7493 Ай бұрын
I was really excited for this, but thanks to this review i guess is a pass. Anyway at least there are many other great metroidvanias released and releasing soon.
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@JohnGrossenbacher4Statehouse Ай бұрын
everyone says its not a metroidvainia
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
@gilbertlopez2333 Ай бұрын
Bullshit meta man knock off
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@BRAINIAC4200 Ай бұрын
Calamity is from Bastion
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Yup that was it!
@necrophagiakc Ай бұрын
That's some bs this game is 2yrs delayed and not on consoles out the gate 😡
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Hopefully it won't be too long!
@plastikloser Ай бұрын
Alot of devs like to have things on PC first to get all the patches worked out, so they can release a full product on consoles. Many console players dont like early access the same way PC players do
@antisocialgamer1599 Ай бұрын
I had to buy myself a steam deck this week because i hate missing out on all the great indie games.
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Awesome! Such a rad device!
@KillYaEgo Ай бұрын
Just like most decent looking metroidvanias.. it really pisses me off lol
@Artee023 Ай бұрын
Final Rating : MID
@IDreamofIndie Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching the video!
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