Yes. We know that Tom Holland is not actually Agent Connor. However, we did not know that was a hot dog. In our defense...who holds a hot dog vertically?

This game is really divisive. Shelby sees a burrito, I see a hotdog. Much controversy

“The gameplay is awful! Straight the worst, the game is a 10/10” 😂

I read the title as “Should Your Boyfriend Become Human” and I was very confused.

This literally has become my Saturday morning cartoons

Girlfriend reviews: Come for the memes Stay for the surprisingly insightful analysis

I've introduced my friends to your channel and the best response I heard is: "I'm looking forward to the day that the videos are called 'fiance reviews, and I will cry the day it is called 'wife reviews,'" and I started tearing up.

The soundtrack is amazing for this game. I love this game even with its problems. Connor and Hanks story was really great.

"Right foot BLUE." And Gamora kicks Starlord in the balls... I see what you did there.

I'm just so amazed at the random clips you pull up to enhance your talking points. Like where do you find all that? And it fit's perfectly

My ending was different. I had to Nuke Detroit! Which sucked cause I actually live there. Had me like "Hol'up a minnit"

I found Conner and Kara’s storylines very engaging and full of emotion. I didn’t ever really feel connected to Marcus. But maybe Kara’s story resonates with me so much because I have a daughter myself and projected my own desire to protect my real daughter into Kara’s pretend daughter.

you know what game DOES have good commentary on androids and what it means to be human?... Nier Automata

I CLAPPED! I CLAPPED WHEN I SAW THE LION KING 1 1/2 VIRTUAL SAFARI! I KNOW WHAT THAT IS

You should force your boyfriend try out Beyond Two Souls.

The points you've brought up are realy interesting. I'm quite curious about how'd the game turn out to be had it not been such a big story, but maybe a more personal one. Less saving the world, and more understanding it.

Everything will be.... SHELBY: AaALLRrrIiIGghHhhTttTt! Woo, that voice melts my chips.

We need 3 shirts: "Hollap a minute" "Salami" And "bye link, bye zelda, bye spiderm..😂"

4:42 "Right foot blue" *kicks starlord in the balls* Honestly, it took me way too long to realise the joke there.

I beg you: Play “Until Dawn!” I think that would be so hilarious 🙏🏻🙏🏻

5:35 “this game isn’t about androids, it’s about race.” Not if you ask David Cage ._.

Bruh, referencing Lion King 1 and a halfs virtual safari in the first 15 seconds???? OI!! That's some good shiz my dude.

_"Because this isn't a review Lion King 1.5 Virtual Safari, this is a review of what it's like to live with someone who brought up Lion King 1.5 Virtual Safari in a hugely popular KZfaq video series"_

*shows Red Letter Media* Me: I clapped, I clapped when I saw it!!

The weird part for me was why would we assume an Android would want to be human? We're always like "This robot is really smart, but its final form should add all the negatives from a chemical survival system used by monkeys". We're just utterly incapable of not anthropomorphising things.

Nier Automata please!!!!! I know you will lov[E] this work of art.

Marcus’ story was about liberating slavery on androids. Connor’s story was about loyalty and becoming of free will and choosing what is right and wrong. And kara’s is about finding love and affection which is a very human emotion.

I played twice and got 2 very different endings for every character. Definitely a game to play more than once

I stop everything I'm doing to watch your videos! You two are an awesome couple. Good on ya!

"watching it and playing it is almost the exact same thing" DAYUM!!!!

The top 200 comments are asking for Nier Automata... PLS WE NEED THIS 😭😭

It's funny some people found that ending so powerful, I am one of them. I understand your button pressing issues but I really didn't find that as a negative. I'm glad to see something different in the industry, and finally a game where your decisions actually alter the plot. Really enjoyed this game, and loved discovering the different endings. I feel like maybe because you shared the experience with someone else you may have been too keen on making jokes instead of enjoying the experience. Other than this, I've really enjoyed your content, and I can't wait for Wife Reviews! 😂

I will throw money at your face for Hollupaminnit t-shirts. Make. It. Happen.

NieR: Automata when?

5:20 You/your boyfriend might want to play NieR: Automata, the game have plenty of pleasant and unpleasant surprises I still think that Detroit is a great game, it is indeed failing in asking let alone answering some of the big questions regarding AI, robot, etc but I still enjoy the story a lot and I hope we got more game like this in the future.

A+ use of Red Letter Media clip.

And now it's time for Nier: Automata.

HOLUPAMINUTE Where is the "okbyeee"?!

One of the most intense gaming experience I ever had. I play it 2 time and had 2 completely different experiences.

The meme game on this channel is pure gold

Oh boy, RLM! I clapped, I clapped when I saw it!

I still have the David Cage interview saved in the bookmark because It's so damn funny "Despite this, however, director David Cage told me that he's not trying to make a game with an overtly political message, nor is he heavily drawing on real world history or politics as influences" Remember guys, the androids singing slave songs, all the android in concentration camps, the androids at the end of the bus, the MLK references ARE NOT A POLITICAL MESSAGE AND HAVE NO INFLUENCES ON REAL WORLD HISTORY OR POLITICS

"She uses Glossier, for sure." (Makeup for people who already have flawless skin)

I love how your progression went from a girlfriend's perspective on watching people playing video games. To now one of my favorite voices in all of video game reviews. I can see the effort you put into these videos. You're awesome keep doing you.

Now I would really love to see your thoughts on Nier Automata ^^

Excellent (actual) review of a game that has obvious flaws, yet remains so compelling. I totally agree that the Connor and Hank portions are the standout parts, and a Bladerunner-esque interactive fiction centered around Connor apprehending androids while having an existential crisis would have been not only a more focused project (the three perspectives did a disservice to the game's pacing), but would leave more room for questions about humanity and identity without the historical plagiarism. Great phrase btw, "historical plagiarism", gotta steal that! :p jk

I think this is one of the first reviews we disagree. I dont think the QTEs were entirely useless, it affected me and my friend’s play through significantly. If you were not as confident with QTEs the action route was not always the best if you didnt wanna risk being killed or failing. And although I agree that the game is not as cerebral as it can be when it comes to AI, being a minority who went through some the experiences depicted in the game to varying degrees, it really helped me connect with the story on a different level.

RLM is one of those things that will always make me laugh, no matter the circumstance. And your videos are getting closer and closer to being in the same realm of transcendence.

I love it when you get more analytical. The title and comedic tone of your channel entails that your here to provide entertainment over criticism. But when you get critical, it becomes clear that your more than just an absent minded backseat gamer. Your are paying attention. Your not clueless. And you recognize when a price of art needs improvement. Dont hold back on being critical. That would be like holding back your intelligence.

I lost it at “Grey’s anatomy as MLK-2: Electric Boogaloo” LOL

I disagree with the negatives on that one. The qte make so that you can't leave the controller while a scene is going on without maybe missing an action and get a character killed or change the path of the story. And sure it does rehash history but I think that was the point, that whatever new situation is coming up, humans tend to rehash history and make the same mistakes and even some that suffered through that previous iteration of a behavior may now apply it to new victims, so in that way it's kind of brilliant.

Games where your character choices inform the development of plot and outcome of the game and lead to watercooler conversations already exist: they are called (tabletop) RPGs.

Thanks for referencing Red Letter Media - It is something I know - very cool!

What? I was surprised you did not like it.. Me and my friends were in love, each of us 4 finished the game, one different story each, it was awesome! Love this type of games

Your "The Ugly" thesis was brilliantly written. I'd be down for more smart.

"Does this unit have a soul?" T_T

The fact that you threw Redlettermedia in this video makes so happy I could scream

The people in the game are stupid, why not make Android cat girls?

I loved this game! Great review, though I found that the quicktime events were a good way of keeping it cinematic while raising the stakes and keeping you engaged. After you said it however, I agree that a game purely focused on the dialogue elements, fleshing out the decision making process and creating more implications for your choices would do this type of game better justice. Those were my favourite parts, winning over jericho's people, getting alice to trust me, and befriending hank are the most meaningful memories I have from this game. Albeit that my heart was pounding as I frantically mashed buttons to try and stop future cops from killing my 3 android besties, I think those sort of quicktime events are better suited in the way that Spiderman employed them. This review is awesome!!!

3:20 Finally, someone can see Bryan Dechart/Connor as the puberty hit Tom Holland!🤣🤣

Detroit the bad representation of humanity and philosophy and existentialism, now lets see if you play the good one Nier Automata

A good game would ask you "Are these androids human?" This games is just like " But they're human! They're definitely human! Did you get that they're human yet?"

You guys are one of the best video game review channels on yt bc of your in depth, honest, hands-on, and entertaining analysis of games. Also that AVGN reference tho!

DBH is my biggest guilty pleasure. It’s so corny and, like Shelby said, tone deaf to the point of hysteria. I love it with my entire heart tho 😭

You two should definitely play Nier Automata. After this, it handles the subject matter far better. And it came outa year earlier. The contrast between this game and Nier Automata would be hilarious to watch.

I SAW RLM. I CLAPPED. I CLAPPED WHEN I SAW IT.

You literally described what Tell Tale Games was for what you wanted this game/company to output

You don't get enough credit for your editing. You really kill it!

When's "This is not a review of NieR:Automata. This is a review of what it's like to live with someone who cried at NieR:Automata."

That AVGN reference had my like "Hol up a minute?"

I felt the same way when I watched the game, it's like they really forgot the part of AI and barely scratched the surface in such a complex and rich topic, I would like if they had explored more on that part. A really good review

I think you just sum up my frustration about the game: "it's not about android, it's about race." Instead of letting the player decide whether if they're human or not, this game just screams right at your face: "they're definitely human, don't question, just accept it" And at the game goes on, it's become pretty annoying. The graphics are legendary, but unfortunately the plot can't live up to it. Conor and Hank are the best part about the game, while Makus are the worst, Kara was just meh (especially with the confusing "twist" they pull out at the end) I'm interested to see your thought on NeiR: Automata though. Similar concept, but executed way more better

No need to point out that you were harsh. It was all fair criticism and I didn't take away from the usual hilarity and witty comments. Great job as always, keep it up! :)

LOVE the RLM reference. You got some good meme/goofs/gaffs taste. Have a like. And good film taste. Ex Machina is great.

7:13 girl got them pipes ✨👌💖

Anything that can pull a random Nacho Libre joke outta nowhere gets a thumbs up and a giggle.

Gonna say what many people probibly will. Nier Automata is a good "what if androids thought like humans" story. And the game isn't bad either

Aww don't do Bryan Dechart (Connor) like that. He's a cool guy! He's doing a blind lets play of The Last of Us right now.

You’re spot on - Connor and Hank’s story line is the best bit!! BY FAR!

I would honestly give this a 9/10 I love the story and I actually like quick time events however There was not enough sumo

That Britney Spears bit got me good! 😂😭🤣

Red Letter Media and Girlfriend Reviews. The best two things on youtube!

Watched your Souls review, stopped halfway through and waited to watch it when my girl came home, everything was on point and so relatable...in fact it was so relatable I've started looking for more games that she can enjoy watching me play as I'm a hardcore soulsborne kind of player. She knows death sounds so well i hear giggles from other rooms now. We started with Horizon and she became hooked on the story and the speech trees, moved on to FF15 where when she missed an important bit I'd give her a recap. Gaming has been a part of my life since the early 80's and I've never once, until i saw the direct similarities in that video of yours, ever gave though to the person that wasn't behind the controls experience. And now after that eye opener we look at what game is next together and she far more likely to take the controls herself now. I know it's been long winded, but, essentially i just want to say thank you for shedding light on a part of our relationship (and for others as well i imagine) that while wasn't a problem area, turned the "our time" into more "us" time. Thanks for the videos guys, keep em coming and from us to you, we wish you well with the channel and your "us" moments as well.

the avgn reference was great also 10/10 Britney impression

Excellent review, felt more like a "slavery is bad" type thing than an exploration into artificial intelligence, disappointing really..

I was not ready for Legion again. I'm not crying, you are

7:08, that made me laugh way too hard.

I think this is a very great comments on Detroit, that's why even I really like this story, I always feel something weird about that. Now I get it, it's not a robot SYFY story at all, that's why it's weird. I think this is your best review so far because it's really deep and on point.

I think you’re given more choices if you deliberately fail some quick time events, the actual binary decisions are pretty sparse

I see you putting in clips from Mass Effect, but when is the review of the original trilogy coming?

Now I kinda want there to be a mod or something where Hank only says Mr. Krabbs lines. Edit: Just had to show me Legion... I'm gonna go cry in the corner now.

this is good game, definitely should play

I could have used a "Trigger Warning" for Legion. I wasn't ready for the feels.

0:05 Holy shit I remember playing this on DVD as a kid

Detroid become human still is a huge step from previous games by David Cage. It doesn't have poorly tacked on sex and shower scenes, the child character actually acts like a child and it kind has something to say. I mean the "racism is bad" message is just a preachy mess, but the game (until the ending which ruined it) asked the question about if violence for the sake of change can be justified - and if someone of the oppressed group working for the establishment can actually change how things are. Personally, I would have preferred if the "peaceful" ending would have achieved just an end to the genocide, but not actual equality or if Marcus and his whole group would have died as martyrs. As it is, it just flat out answers the questions it poses with a fairytale ending. Another problem I have with the game is that Lucys and Alice's story doesn't really add much to the overall story. There is the part where the effects of the politics influence ordinary people, but that pretty much is it. Meanwhile, we don't learn who is behind Connors handler (I forgot her name) and why Connor could just deactivate the override of his personality. This doesn't mean that the story is bad, but it's more of a spin-off

The scripts and readings in this channel are awesome! I actually and genuinely laugh at each video. Never get tired of hearing her, "Hol'up a minute!"

I think the best game to make use of that style of gameplay was Until Dawn.

I like that you've 100% claimed the Borderlands macaroni hat as your own. Randy Pitchford gonna be like 'hol up a minit'

The fact you put RLM clips in this, which makes me believe you watch and enjoy RLM, warms my heart.

"Get that corn outta my face" ...almost killed me!