Ps plus crew?

Game pass crew?

Remnant 2, Baldurs Gate 3, Starfield, Armored Core 6. This game totally flew under my radar with the crazy release of games lately.

I had no idea about this game, but it does look like my type of game. I have kids and don’t really want to spend 50 hrs into a game before I get something out of it. It’s nice to just have something that I can relax and play for an hour or two and feel like I’ve done something.

Immortals of Aveum just has a launch date with so many packed games like baldurs gate and starfield around it that it is pretty hard to notice, let alone spend actual money and time playing the game. I really hope it will somehow find some recognition.

I like the idea of this game! Probably more a $40 pricetag than full AAA. Still kinda reminds me of Heretic from the 90s. Would LOVE to see a HEXEN remaster, remake, spiritual successor...something.

I highly recommend picking this game up when it eventually hits like $30-40 around November. It's nice to have something with no stupid online requirement or shop.

Hey Jake. I've been watching Gameranx and following your stuff for close to a decade. The other day my Dad tells me he watches that "Jake Ballarino" (nice try, Dad) " you know, the before you buy guy". He then did his best attempt at the "Jake in a suit" hands out in front pose. You know you've come a long way when a man in his sixties knows your gimmick. Well done sir.

I find it hilarious that I think this game looks refreshing, even though I've played many games like it. It's just been a while.

I'm currently playing this game, and I love it so far. Started it the other day, and I'm already 6 hours into the story. I'm looking forward to finishing this game. The lore and gameplay have drawn me in.

The idea of a 11-12 hour game is great. I think about the length of games all the time as a dad, and husband and this is the perfect amount of time

You're not the only dinosaur Jake, we genuinely need shorter, simpler, fun games instead of feature bloated mess.

I'm excited for this. I'm one of four people in the world who still uses Gamefly, and linear straight forward action games are perfect from time to time between those huge AAA 100 hour RPGs.

Always brings me joy to see someone just appreciate a game and its feel over checking all the boxes. Great video as always, mate. 👍

I agree we need more games like this. 10 years ago I was constantly going through different (great) campaigns [Halo, Uncharted, Dead Space,…] The only recent one I remember really enjoying is Doom Eternal.

I’m glad you put this video out. I love the combination of hand magic type stuff. So, this looks right up my alley! I really like games like BioShock and Skyrim while using hand magic. Thanks for putting this on my ‘radar’.

I’m always excited when a new “before you buy” notification pops up on my phone you guys are my favorite reviews can’t wait to watch this when I get off work

Even though I’m not going to buy it any time soon, when it goes on sale and this crazy year of games is over I’ll pick it up. I really want games like this to do well, because we need more games like it.

I literally searched for this 2 hours ago didn’t see it and now it blesses my timeline

they should do 10 GAMES THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR GAME OF THE YEAR

Hi Jake! Thank you for the amazing work you do!

This game looks like what I interpreted infamous gameplay felt like back in the day if it was a fps. Good times!

Sometimes a simple, straightforward game like this is all we need to cleanse the pallet. I’d get this. Thanks Jake :)

I picked this one up and it's actually a blast so far. It definitely isn't a ground-breaking game with unique features; however, it's a fun and simple action/adventure experience with a hint of some DOOM style movement.

That tether pulling enemies in is giving me Bulletstorm vibes 🤔

It looks like a good 7/10 game. I’ll wait for a sale, but interest is peaked.

You brought it to my attention. I haven't heard much about it. As a father with a career, I don't have a lot of time anymore for games. But I do appreciate the shorter style classic single player action/adventure games as well as the large open world AAA ones. Looks like a fun game I'll pickup on Steam sale at some point after playing Starfield. Hopefully by then the performance will be a little better.

Another great video, love your take on the world of games. This one looks fun. Probably won’t get around to it, TBH, but I love seeing what’s out there. Great time to be a gamer.

Y’all are the bomb. I even watch for things I already bought 🤣

Hand blasting people sounds like a game mechanic for a VERY different genre of game 😂

This wasn't on my radar, but its definitely going on my buy later list (which is getting larger by the day 😂) getting some guardians vibes, could get lost in traffic of games coming out but I think this studio has a bright future ahead

i’m not much of a first person gamer but i played the trial and bought it on the holliday sale and i’ve had a great time so far playing it

I appreciate when a studio/writers just give it a go and try something new, or rather something that used to work and was abandoned. Linear, 10-15 hour action games are gaming's bread and butter, and they seem to be coming back.

I'm stoked for this game. But I'm going to be jumping into Armored Core 6 this weekend, and I want to play Baldur's Gate 3, and Sea of Stars, etc., so I have no idea when I'll pick it up and play it.

honestly when am not sure about weather to get a game or not, i just come here, jake and his team always give great reviews and help me pick games to enjoy

Good review. Just FYI there are no PC performance issues for most rigs. The problem is the actual CPU specs you need are more steep than expected. I have a solid system with a 3080ti and have zero issues, but if you are skirting the bottom of the requirements, it is rougher. Also, the developers built in a graphics adjustment system that literally shows your GPU and CPU resource as points to spend so you can maximize your optimization by "spending" resources for certain things and downgrading others to save resources. It was actually vert clever. For those who are very used to working with graphic settings, the points you get are on the safe side, so the game should still be smooth if you push the numbers a bit.

I like these types of games You placed it on my radar

I loved Ghostwire tokyo and this seems to be a bigger better adaptation of the same. Thank you Gameranx, eagerly wait for your videos everyday! You are awesome. Hi-five👏

Just downloaded this last night off game pass and I'm highly pleased with it so far. As a old gamer. This is what I like. Simple fun. Im also engaged with the world and lore of the world. It's very interesting.

People who complain that there's too much to do in an open world game or that it's "bloated" shouldn't be trusted. Let the rest of us have fun doing everything and just play the main story.

Would buy it if it didn’t have a AAA price

I’ve been hyped for this game for a minute, it’s honestly so much fun. It’s cool to just play a game. Not worry about a checklist, or feeling like I’m constantly missing something. This is just a fun ass game. You’re not a dinosaur, I’m right there with you!

It's refreshing to get a back to basics type of game that can be completed in less than 100 hrs & isn't packed with bloat. I will pick it up in a sale as full price for a short game is a steep ask. Should make for a nice stocking stuffer at Christmas in the sales.

Thanks for subtitles, and I will try it later down the line.

It looks cool, and this review helps my confidence on the game, but I can’t help but keep thinking that his arm must be so tired holding it up like that! Lol

I hadn’t followed this at all but this looks really exciting especially as a nice little self contained experience. I will say that for 70$ 12 hours is a little short. I don’t want it to be an 80 hour game and defeat the purpose of what it’s going for but I’d rather it was either like 40-45$ at this length or was closer twice that, but I’ll still try it when it’s a bit cheaper who knows it could be an incredible 12 hours sort of like Doom 2016 which is right around that same length and is a masterpiece

I was excited to get this game around launch when it had a July released date, but with it being so close to Starfield, it'll probably go on my "buy when on sale" list. But it looks quite fun! I'm excited to have another in the future backlog to look forward to!

Amazing before you buy video,fantastic job. Thanks Jake from gameranx about putting this game on my radar,hopefully I pick up soon maybe.

looks like doom but you're a wizard harry

Ps plus gang

Thank god this game exists. Unique fun and just a pure adventure filled video games. I will buy it and would love to see a sequel.

This reminds me of evil west. Just a fun oldschool game im ALL for it!

“Why do you need to reload magic?” 💀

Jake "Hand Blaster" Baldino

Had no idea this game existed! Thanks for spotlighting it!

This game caught my eye when I first heard about it and I really wanna get this game. I’m glad for these before you buy videos cuz I watched the one on atlas fallen and was very surprised that I actually like that game a lot

Bout time now I can know if imma buy or not🤧

Ghostwire Tokyo and now this... it will never happen, but a Doctor Strange fps would actually be sick. I know it is probably too much of a risk since triple A devs will probably see it as such.

Just started this and love it soi far. I really dug the way they introduced the main protagonist,Jack. And the settings are pretty unique and interesting. Fnding the combat pretty snappy. It's like Hexen meets Doom Eternal!

I appreciate you Jake. Great review, I just might check this out.

Hello from Finland👋🇫🇮🤝🇺🇲

If nothing else, the devs nailed the “Noun-of-Generic Fantasy Proper Noun” naming convention. Immortals of…whatever it’s called (already forgot), fits perfectly into the lexicon of ambiguous video game naming tropes, alongside Kingdoms of Amalur, Story of Seasons, Tales Of Vesperia, etc.

Jake, I took your recommendation for Evil West and couldn’t have loved it more. I’m in the exact same boat as you. I want old school, linear, adventure games again. This definitely looks like a good time. But I think, for me at least, it’ll be an on sale pickup. Side note, do you guys plan on doing a Before You Buy for Shadow Gambit? Because I’m obsessed with it right now and curious on your thoughts.

It looks really cool. Probably gonna get it soon. Great video as always Jake!

This kinda reminds me of Lichdom

Hey Gameranx!

Will definitely be picking up this game when I can get it for something like 75% off. There are just too many games to play these days and I feel like only a tiny fraction of them are worth paying full price for. My backlog is near endless.

I could feel mans smile when he said “hand blasting”😂

It kinda sux that "magic" is actually only fake guns:( I think it would be a nice opportunity for a magika style combat

This game is an amazing first example of the new Unreal Engine 5 on console and what we have to look forward towards. On top of that it’s a great game!

Really cool. Really happy it's on the shorter side as I'm playing through some long games at the moment

That moment where Jake mentions the Gadget from Bulletstorm and a part inside you says Ohhh I know what he is talking about !

Not really my type of game, but looks nice. It is a new IP from EA, I believe, and I hope they continue to support new games like these. I hope some people find enjoyment with it, even if it's not for me, it's definitely for someone out there! :)

I'm hoping for more magic-oriented games. I'd prefer them being 3rd person b/c not very fond of FP view. They can make such realistic shooters, I just want them to make some cool magic-based games.

Looking forward to it I've had it pre ordered for months

@gameranx “why do you need to reload magic? I don’t know”🤣🤣 that made me LOL

So anyway, I started blasting

here after ps+ leaks

Here 6 months after this video because Xbox is offering it at €9,- for the deluxe edition. So I just got it. Thanks for the Before you buy.

You had me at “It’s not Super Long” 😂

Not sure I like the look of the movement. Otherwise it looks great.

I’m just happy to see more “AA” games out there that we can support to show that we love that as a group. If you don’t love these kinds of games, that’s awesome, I am speaking super generally 😊

You videos determine whether I play a game or not and this one looks awesome Thank you

Thanks for this very good review, very informative about a game that seems very fun. I'd have considered trying it if it wasn't published by EA (which explains the ludicrous price-tag of the game, far too high for my budget >

❤

At this point, I will pay more for a 20 hour game than a 100 hour game. A hundred hours of slog is too mush sometimes. But a well crafted experience that ends when it needs to? I value that more these days. I'll be checking this one out.

I'm now envisioning "jazz hand blasts".

Definitely going to get this game

who is here after the mr beast video?

Game Pass Crew ?

This looks very promising. I love the fast movement and the gameplay in general looks fun.

I'm bloody loving this. Just started and only a few hours in and hooked on the gameplay and world building. It looks pretty too!

Gamepass buddies?

Damn this gameplay looks boring

Jack must have a massive right shoulder to be able to hold his arm up like that at all times while carrying that gauntlet.

I literally don't trust anyone else's opinion when it comes to game reviews. You guys are so good. Another great review. Thank you.

im glad its not another multiplayer battle royale. im gonna try this one.

These type of games are what have kept me playing video games for the last 40+ years, so yeah I get the dinosaur feeling! The whole scene of GAAS is so overwhelming at the moment. Well, at least the games that are "trying" to enter that space is just disheartining. Long live the single player, finish in 20 hours or less, visually stunning, video game!!

Got this from PS Plus 2024 April essential. Some people say it's alright and some say it's bad, but I absolutely love it. I'm usually a person who prefers story drive 3rd person games, so playing a fast-paced magic fps was a big breath of fresh air, and I'm having a blast.

Maybe I’m missing it, but I couldn’t tell in the hud where it showed when you needs to reload or how many spells you could cast before reloading.