So who wins? Elden of War or Ragnaring?

Not auto-climbing down the chains was great but also not having to find those controller rumble spots when you had to chisel the hidden chamber doors was also nice. Ragnarok's coming. Ain't nobody got time for that.

What i liked about this game was that they made Kratos feel more human. I mean seeing him actually laugh at one of mimirs tales was just amazing. Overall kinda sad people will debate over which game is better rather than just accepting we got two incredibly well done games this year. Both elden ring and ragnarok.

That whole "dodge is default 'X' in this game but I played a lot of Elden Ring this year so my muscle memory defaults to 'O'" is why I went into the Settings and changed it. I'm ever so grateful that remapping controller buttons on consoles has become common. I remember the Bad Ol' Days when you couldn't do that.

“ This is no ordinary illness.” Absolutely killed me

I enjoyed playing as Atreus quite a bit surprisingly, and the killing ravens being actually useful was a nice change.

This game was the first in quite a while that made me shed a tear, also the soundtrack was absolutely incredible "To grieve deeply, is to have loved fully, open your heart to the world as you have opened it to me and you will find every reason to keep living in it" Tears were flowing.🙃

"doesn't reinvent...it reinforces". What a fantastic way to describe this follow up to the 2018 masterpiece!!

Shelby is right about Stray... but only just barely because of all the good doggos in GoW:R including Fenrir, Sköll & Hati, Spekki & Svanna, Angrboda's giant Fennec fox friend, and the wolf friends in Jotunheim. Edit: And Ratatoskr; cute fluffy Ratatoskr played by ProZD!

Day one of asking for you to play Shrek Kart.

I love that in the GOW (2018), they build up Thor like bloodlust God that come knocking on your door just to then Make Him and Odin try to negotiate for "peace". A potrayal of Thor as a father with a Drinking addiction that was manipulated by Odin is really a nice idea. And Odin potrayal as Manipulator that seem "reasonable" and easily "agreeable" persona is very refreshing. It was in line with how Mimir and Freya potray Him in previous installment. I finished the story too fast, apparently the dialog changes in side quest depend on the character besides you. Yes! There are several different dialog if Atreus or Freya is in your companion. Love it! Especially when Atreus said, "My fathers likes loot" XD

Shelby pleading, “Matthew, I need you to take care of your thumb!” is one hell of a positive girlfriend review, right there.

I am soooooooo glad you re-used the “big ol 4k tv” line by far one of the best bits on this channel

I always wonder why no one looks through the options menu. They literally made a separate option to swap X and O, separate from control remapping (either method works), as they knew many people would prefer it. Maybe they should have added it as a tutorial call out in the introduction to make it even more clear.

The somewhat deadpan commentary with your excellent selection of memes is so brilliantly combined. Seriously! I’m at work and am stressed and tired and no way am I laughing today but then this video came along and wrenched a laugh from me out of nowhere - and I didn’t even make it past the first minute. Nice work and thanks!

Not automatically climbing down the chain everytime you kick it is enough for this sequel to be justified

I watched an 18 hour long playthrough on KZfaq (because too broke for PS4/5 and GoW) and it was worth every minute. The story and characters and everything are just insanely good, beyond what you'd ever believe.

I held of watching this until I finished the game today....holy wow. What an incredibly emotional journey. Like you said, they reinforced all the amazing bits of 2018, and improved on everything else. Gaming has reached a level that is just constantly jaw dropping. Any GFR with a Napoleon Dynamite reference is amazing too thanks bye!

I loved the boss fights with thor and odin, the new spear weapon which is fast and awesome, and the new friends atreus made including thrud. Loved playing As atreus, his rage powers which transforms him into a wolfie. So awesome!

That was quite a emotional roller-coaster, and that without huge events, I shed a tear or two when Kratos just sat there, and you could see, how sad he looks, and his whole facial expressions during these scenes omg

5:42 Thank you for showing me how to awaken that beach dragon. Really my blew mind when I saw that

This was the cinematic experience that even cinema doesn't provide us anymore

Bro that Viking funeral mission had me on the edge of tears during the whole moment Whenever Mimir solves the riddle it literally made me cry hard, it was the perfect send off Love this game and the characters, I hope this is not the last time we see them cause all of them are just wonderful in their portrayal, I still need to kill the berserker king but at the same time I do not want to because that would mean the game is truly over for me :C

The sequel we've all been looking for!

I wish both communities could just rejoice that we actually got two brilliant games in one year, games that each scratch their own genre itch, leaving us satisfied.

Your videos are always so amazing! I’m glad you enjoyed Ragnarok as much as I did.

1:54 lol 😂 that one got me laughing waaaayy too Loud at 3am

I had been waiting for this video like a kid waiting for Christmas. Thank you for the laughs on this one and all of your videos.

I watched my friend play the game since i can’t afford a ps5. It was like watching a masterpiece film where he kept dying ON THE EASIEST DIFFICULTY.

This game is genuinely class. I haven't played Elden Ring so I'm not going to compare them (not that there's a point in it anyway). All I know is Ragnarok is probably the best game I've ever played. Idk how they topped the first one, but they did it.

1:55 lmao! Also great review and game

Great video! Always appreciate y'all's commentary and humor. I'm enjoying watching the VOD on Twitch! Happy Holidays! 🥳❄️🪓🎄

It blows my mind that you guys posted the review for the last one 4 years ago. I found you guys with that or the original RDR2 review and ever since then yall have been my favorite channel, and that's saying alot because I love those Hacks at Red Letter Media.

The humor in this video is impeccable. Laughed out loud multiple times. Thank you.

I always look forward to your guys videos! Hilarious works for introspection and art! So good!

Great video. I was the same with the dodge button. In the menu there is a swap X for O option. Saved my life.

Just finished the story and came straight here, your reviews are always just what i need after finishing a masterpiece like this (also i appreciate the friends joke at the end and hadn't heard blood upon the snow yet so thank you)

Broo this game broke me AND mended me all at the same time. That ending was so hopeful and wholesome that I couldn't ask for more. I am so hyped for the next game.

And thank you for having no KZfaq ads in your awesome video! Made my day. 😊

Very funny editing. Props!

I found myself voluntee-arly walking majority of the time taking in all the scenery around me. It felt like each step that Kratos took was handcrafted with such care like a grandma who refused to let you leave with an empty stomach.

there's an option in the game to switch X and O buttons. Not sure why you guys never explore the settings. It was the first thing i did when I found out O was interact and X was dodge.

First time watching one your videos and coming across your channel. I like your format, depth, jokes, length, and overall quality of your video. Keep up the good work!

your editing is great!

Oh boyyy, it was an insane game. One of the many I will share with my future children and want to become better with them. (also remapping dogde from x to o was the first I did in 2018 and ragnarok ( and that sweet option of auto pick up loot in ragnarok is priceless)). Ragnarok exceded our expectations and subverted them at once, this is pure magic of a game.

“This is no ordinary illness!” this destroyed me! LOL😂😂

I was waiting for you to make this. love you so much.

Was eagerly waiting for this review by you guys, did not disappoint 💯

I Love your videos . A different king of take in reviews 1st

Watched this while playing GoW R! It is such a beautiful game

Omg. These edits are just beyond perfect. How do you do it so perfectly! Lol

I been waiting for this video since the release!!!

I played for an hour with the dodge button as X before I realized I could go into the settings and remap it. Then I spent the whole rest of the game occasionally hitting X to dodge like my thumb had gained new muscle memory in that single hour 🙃 Despite that, GOWR was the best game I've played this year. I really loved Horizon Forbidden West, but Ragnarok just absolutely nailed it as a sequel and culmination of a story.

I saw a lot of takes that 2018 is still better, but I honestly enjoyed Ragnarok more. The story and acting was top notch, but most importantly the gameplay just felt smoother. The puzzles were fun and not irritating like a few in 2018. And I didn’t get lost so much trying to clean up side quests. Maybe it was just my mindset while playing 2018, but Ragnarok felt like a more polished, enjoyable time. It’s my GOTY, but we all know Elden Ring is gonna get it, which I can admit, even though I personally didn’t like it

Another great video as always Dunkey. KNACK 2 BABY!!

4:14 This part sent me lmao

I appreciate that Kratos looks exactly as exasperated as Shelby with Matt's difficulty choices

Easily game of the year -- and one of our species' greatest artistic (and gaming) achievements.

your editing is amazing

That new video editing (gaming monitor) looks sick!

The jokes and references were amazing as always. Great video

Love your reviews. Hoping Pokemon Scarlet/Violet is coming up, especially since it sold over twice as many copies in half the time despite all its controversies. Of course they didn't have to issue refunds for GoW:R either so it probably balances out. Lol

I just discovered your channel! And binge watched all the videos! The reviews are wonderful! Congrats! I know I’m going to be the only one asking for this game, but I think "The Last Guardian" would be great for you guys to review! Love from Brazil!

I'm just now finding your channel and i love it! I can literally hear you as the voice of my girlfriend while i did almost every single thing your bf did in this video 😄

It was so good I finished it and decided to play the whole series in Timeline order

It might have been the increase in Parks and Rec references or that I watched MY boyfriend play this game. This video was one of your best imo! Thanks for all the great content!

Been waiting on this. Thanks!

WAITING FOR THIS

Haven't laughed out loud this much from a video in a long time. Great video as usual and I felt the same way playing this game...that it just solidifies this studio and this franchise as one of the highest quality in all of gaming. Incredible in every aspect.

I know once i started using my full arsenal the way it was meant to be. Such as switching between weapons to buff each other due to status affects. It made combat so much fun. Also the ending lead up was pretty fun to. Some parts truly made you feel like a god amongst weak enemies and that's just as fun as the hard battles that kick your butt lol. I to had the to much sid questing and getting my ass handed to me syndrome to a few times. One of which was the dual mob boss you showed here. I activated that got stomped and proceeded to nope my way back licking my wounds lol.

I’m less than 2 minutes in to your video (the first of yours I’ve ever seen) and I’m sold. Instant Sub.

Bruh that segue was fuggin amazing. Your content is always very enjoyable and I appreciate your work.

your rendition of faye’s theme is so iconic that when i played the game and the song came up, my brother and i never fail to sing “this is your dead mom~ and we’re gonna burn her down~” lol

Had my wife watch this in hopes she would want to watch me play it and also watch me play GOW 2018 for a third time afterwards. Unfortunately my plan did not work but she did appreciate your pop culture references and video editing. Initially she said "Oh this is 8 minutes long?" and then huffed with a tone of disappointment. But in the end she smiled and laughed at your references and enjoyed the video as well. "To be fair" (Letterkenny) she does get motion sickness and I too would Nolan Cam her into a sickness detracting from the experience.

The meme selection in this video might be your best yet. The seinfeld bit in the beginning had me rolling.

the edits on this channel always make me laugh. Chef's kiss.

That thumbnail is all wrong😐

Wich mythology do you guys want for another game ? After hearing mimir backstory I m hoping we get Celtic.

I have been waiting for this!!!

I have been a very recent fan of this channel and rarely do I comment. But I love the segment in the beginning when talking about the GOTY award and Atreus is "Elden Ring" and then Kratos comes from the realm door in front of him like a badass. That's how I view this years GOTY award as well.

"My boyfriend loves getting stepped on" whenever I think you can't be anymore funny you guys prove me wrong.

I liked playing as Atreus. His fast speed and long range prowess makes me an awesome character to play over Kratos more slow and brutal combat.

Awesome review - one of my favorites of yours in a long time. It's great to hear you love a game again

I was not ready for that ad transition😂

What an absolutely amazing first minute and a half. Truly a fantastic intro!

The review I’ve been waiting for. Another great video, guys. I did play the game the first time on balanced, and was thinking the whole time (after my eleventh death) I can’t wait to play this on hard, and I’m almost done and having a great time. The ravens, again, were infuriating, but ultimately rewarding; I loved exploding those cherry fudgers with ma axe! Thank you, thank ye both.

1:33 Thanks to the carefully placed ads right at this moment, I realized it was actually "a head" 😂

Great timing, just finished the game! I with Kratos said BOI more often

Morbius needs to be nominated for best picture. It needs an Oscar.

Video cut away memes still as great as ever I see 😂💀

i love how ur using parks and rec in ur videos

The Will Ferrell meme usage was brilliant - actually laughed out loud.

I love how two of Shelby’s fave games lets you play as a cat and play as a boy who can turn into a dog. I’m sensing a pattern.

First off, I love y'all videos and have watched most (all) of them. The clips you guys use always make me laugh. However the first two clips in the beginning of this on really made me bust a gut. Keep up the reviews.

Still can't believe I haven't played this yet. Great video!

This story takes such a unique perspective on the self-fulfilling prophecy. There are few major elements that the story doesn't tell you will happen and it still surprises you and makes you emotional

This game was incredible, the fact I got 100% just last night and this video releasing today was poetic, thank you for the content you create

“Pull out his deck” (eye squint) lol

The beautiful pun at the very beginning 🤣🤣

Still waiting for that NG+. I played it straight for 23.5 hours on its release. Odly enough GNA's boss fight was too easier, compared to Sigurn's. It took me approximately 40 tries to beat Sigrun but only 5-6 to beat Gna, granted I was already maxed out by then but I wish I had a tougher fight with her. My game of year/generation along with its prequel.