Lies of P Review - Mimicry at its Finest

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Thanks to Neowiz for a review copy of Lies of P!
You wake up at an abandoned train station in Krat, a city overwhelmed by madness and bloodlust. In front of you lies a single note that reads:
"Find Mr. Geppetto. He's here in the city."
Play as Pinocchio, a puppet mechanoid, and fight through everything in your path to find this mystery person. But don't expect any help along the way and don't make the mistake of trusting anyone.
You must always lie to others if you hope to become human.
Inspired by the familiar story of Pinocchio, Lies of P is an action souls-like game set in a cruel, dark Belle Époque world. All of humanity is lost in a once beautiful city that has now become a living hell filled with unspeakable horrors. Lies of P offers an elegant world filled with tension, a deep combat system and a gripping story. Guide Pinocchio and experience his unrelenting journey to become human.
The timeless tale of Pinocchio has been reimagined with dark and striking visuals.Set in the fallen city of Krat, Pinnochio desperately fights to become human against all odds.
The city of Krat was insipired by the Belle Époque Era in Europe (late 19th Century to the early 20th Century) and is the epitome of a collapsed city bereft of prosperity.
Experience interconnected procedural quests that play out depending on how you lie. These choices will then affect how the story ends.
You can combine weapons in a multitude of ways to create something new altogether. Research to find the best combinations and make something truly special.
With Pinocchio being a doll, you can change parts of his body to gain new skills and hopefully an edge in battle. But not all of the enhancements are for fighting though, they can also provide several other unique and useful features.
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@Paulo-ze1tl Год назад

This is how a good review should look like. Virtually zero spoilers, yet very informative.

@Paulo-ze1tl Год назад

There were some game journalists who spoiled NPC story arc. Talking about game mechanic isn’t spoiler, imo. CB was very clear when something was subjective and his personal opinion. I don’t always agree with him, but I do respect what he has to say a lot.

@TheSnoozeFox Год назад

Classic Fairytales re-told as a soulslike is an amazing idea whoever came up with this idea for Lies Of P is a genius

@user-ns4zm8qe9p Год назад

Oddly enough, a small Korean indie studio decided this was to be their first foray into souls like games

@matthewobrien178 Год назад

Rumor has it they want to do the Wizard of Oz next

@porkrolleggcheese1 Год назад

@@matthewobrien178I’m in

@lucifermorningstar8387 Год назад

@@matthewobrien178count me in!

@ES21007 Год назад

@@matthewobrien178 Post credits scene shows that they're looking for Dorothy, and then a girl with ruby shoes clicks her heels before fade to black. So yes, Wizard of Oz.

@neothaka Год назад

I love to see games like this. It's a completely unknown studio from South Korea trying to tackle some very peculiar subject matter, and then actually succeeding. I can only applaud efforts like this. I usually don't by deluxe editions, but I got it for this one. Studios like this deserve the extra credit.

@160sharp Год назад

Based, i agree with your sentiment’s plus i love that it reminds me of bloodborne but while still having it’s own take

@tommyllama4558 Год назад

Keep in mind, this is Round 8's second game ever made, they made some crappy game called Bless i think, so to see them really come into this genre swinging on all cylinders, is just straight impressive, they found their type of game, and I can see Round 8 being a fantastic souls like maker.

@lucifermorningstar8387 Год назад

@@tommyllama4558we love to see devs being passionate and finding success

@ES21007 Год назад

@@tommyllama4558 I also like the fact that NeoWiz let them use DJMax songs as records in the game (like feel).

@jarlwhiterun7478 Год назад

@@160sharpwhat does based mean? You sound like a Gen Z dork trying to use slang to hide emotional stunting or behavioral abnormalities

@SwashBuccaneer Год назад

Peak professionalism. Man said P Organ and didn't snicker. 🤣

@snarkbreeder1544 Год назад

the man's a machine. i couldn't stop laughing whenever he said it

@AFSKID Год назад

My p organ doesn’t work right. It shoot sticky rope 🤔

@wolvenedvard3049 Год назад

Peanus Chiasm

@chasehensley9415 Год назад

@@AFSKIDmine shoots Sriracha 🔫 🎉

@CartoonWeasel Год назад

Nah, some ppl just dont laugh at the word penis anymore.

@kanyekubrick5391 Год назад

Dang how often does someone get to create a new genre of art and live to see it become a phenomenon

@sikevillain Год назад

Always trust and enjoy your game reviews cowboy. Can't wait to play this game.

@draco2xx Год назад

we can always count on fighting cowboy opinion but lies of p maybe very linear isnt such a bad thing which is also understandable but if you look at god of war, its also very linear and gotten high praise how good it is. so lies of p being very linear shouldnt be a big deal but i do wish it had different paths you could've explored like in bloodborne fearing the unknown what's out there since its a souls like game after all

@nugdam8758 Год назад

I like linear sometimes as you can just play and not worry

@FightinCowboy Год назад

God of war was linear but there was also a lot of side exploration and puzzles to solve to mix it up

@Davelever366 Год назад

God of war bored me after a few hours. The combat was so boring. Reminded me of an assassins creed game.

@draco2xx Год назад

@@Davelever366 which one?🤣

@lizardman6515 Год назад

Thanks Cowboy. So glad this game is living up to the hype and any issues are minor. As for the linearity, I like both open world games and linear games so I'm excited either way

@JohnB-mo4kq Год назад

Same. And I sometimes prefer linear soulslike games. Elden Ring was amazing, but without guides I was pretty lost on where to go.

@lizardman6515 Год назад

@@JohnB-mo4kq yeah Elden Ring had so much to explore. On one hand that sense of freedom was awesome and on the other hand it felt overwhelming to miss questlines and stuff. Not a good or a bad thing, just depends on the amount of energy you want to put into the game. As a completionist I like both kinds, huge games just get a bit more overwhelming. I love every detail of Elden Ring tho so bigger the better for me when it's a good game

@pokemonfan2630 Год назад

I feel the ceiling for open world games is higher but its floor is also lower than linear games floor.

@pseudodoc Год назад

Lies of Timothee Chalamet 😂 Looks like a really good game though. Very excited to play it at launch. Thanks for the really in-depth analysis of the game mechanics. The IGN review said there wasn’t a rally system, so I’m glad you corrected that.

@JohnB-mo4kq Год назад

@@pseudodoc How much were you paid to spout that chunk of stupidity?

@BeersYourFriend Год назад

I was hunting and pecking for a good review for this game, and many were all boring me half to death, then I finally found you. This was a perfectly paced review. There is something special about someone exploring the world while also explaining aspects, such as fighting techniques, mechanics, showing off a few weapons, and other general tips, all while in-game, and just made more sense to me. Also, many reviewers just throw b-roll footage all over the place, while also trying to be witty, which ends up complicating the entire review. You're calm and collected, that makes things clear and easy to digest, without feeling too overwhelming, that at many times causes me to skip games. I especially like how you start your review at the beginning of the game, showing us exactly what we are about to experience. The image quality captured here at 2160p is excellent, and for whatever reason, many reviewers are still stuck to the 1080p formula, that doesn't show off a games true color. Maybe it's partly due to you basically holding my hand throughout the entirety of Demon's Souls and Elden Ring as well, which were a ton of fun, and really appreciated your help for those games. Just a fantastic review! I'm firing this game up now, and I suspect I may need some help from title as well. I'll probably poke my head in from time to time for some help. lol. Thanks FightinCowboy! Cheers! 🍻

@mrpetebojangles21 8 месяцев назад

Personally, I find the linearity to be a benefit. I like going through areas, the sights and sounds, and on to the next. Probably one of my fav combat systems in a souls game. Just the right amount of sekiro, DS, and Bloodborne. Amazing.

@DustinLittlefield Год назад

Man ever since I found your channel, I am just drawn to it I first found your channel when I played Elden Ring, ever since I’ve been using your channel to help me get through all the games I play from blood-borne to the dark souls series and Wo Long. And I just want to say thank you. You have made playing these games so much fun and your videos are extremely detailed and entertaining. You have helped me get through a lot of games and a lot of rough moments in my life in general so thank you cowboy. I appreciate you and everything you do!

@WOLFxSMOKE Год назад

W weapon customizations, the fact you can switch and interchange items to make something of your own is a great concept to see, even if basic and not super in depth this makes me excited to try this out even more so

@maxwaver777 Год назад

Great review ! The none linearity of the fromsoft games is what make them so explorable..that overwhelming feeling of finding yourself lost and losing control of a map is priceless, that feeling of drifting away further and further from the bonfire while holding onto your precious souls with no estus left only to finally end up opening a shortcut to that same bonfire . Or landing at a boss fight unwillingly 😅 its priceless as feeling .

@YeOldeMachine Год назад

Its a shame they didnt extend that parry window. The issue i had with the demo was they expected you to play it like Sekiro and lean on deflection, but the deflect was too tight to be extremely consistent with it over entire multi-hit attack strings.

@kevorkian1000 Год назад

Ya I just never deflected lol beat the entire demo at level 10 with base weapons and only dodged

@mdbattlefrog1913 Год назад

I'd put good money they extend it to about .5 via balance patches. If not, mods will happen to make the parry closer to Sekiro in ease of execution.

@TrueGamer22887 Год назад

You get used to it. It’s not like sekiro you almost have to parry a little early. It doesn’t seem to parry exactly when you press it. I suck at sekiro but got the hang of this pretty quick

@Monnisti Год назад

@TrueGamer22887 You probably figured this already but you have to hold l1 for a brief moment and not just tap to parry

@TrueGamer22887 Год назад

@@Monnisti yea meant to say parry and hold. It’s a weird adjustment but I’ve sort of gotten the hang of it. Havnt when it’s a flurry of fast attacks thought usually get the first one and end up blocking the rest

@adamfowler350 Год назад

Playing it finally now. This is the most excited I've been since ER first came out.

@RampidWarthogStudios Год назад

I had nothing but fun with the demo. So I’m excited to play tomorrow

@zacharywalker4474 Год назад

How are you playing it tomorrow?

@RampidWarthogStudios Год назад

@@zacharywalker4474 if you buy the premium edition then you can. It’s only an extra $10 so it’s worth it

@Outplayedqt Год назад

the game releases tmrw@@zacharywalker4474

@xmikex902x Год назад

Nice review. As someone who’s used FC’s guides through Souls games, I think I will actually like the more linear level design. Completely understand most people wanted to get lost (literally + figuratively) in the game, but I don’t have a ton of gaming time anymore and it just makes things more stressful. Only problem now is that there are a ton of games on my wish list right now. Spider-Man and UFC 5 are must buys for me in Oct. I just finished Death’s Door so I have some time, but idk if I wanna get fully lost in a game until then. Baldur’s Gate, this, LOTF…all games that I feel I’ll take too long to finish

@feet_first_on_the_moon Месяц назад

what I also really liked was the 'earn an extra pull cell if you have none anymore' , keeps you locked in during the end of a bossfight

@JosephFerraroDesign Год назад

Excellent, detailed, thoughtful review! Here's hoping they address some of these concerns - perfect guard and something to manage reasonable poise to validate strength builds seem like they'd be reasonable additions for a patch. Fingers crossed for some love on the special weapon Advance scaling - it almost seems like that was an intentional decision to empower non-special weapons, strange stuff.

@robotboy719 8 месяцев назад

Strength builds really seem like an afterthought, or niche. There are fewer weapons, you're not as effective, and it doesn't even level up as effectively as advance or dex.

@awake1293 Год назад

Cheers for working so damn hard to put this out dude.

@nintenduboy4825 Год назад

coming from your ds3 walkthroughs, cowboy's voice really got DEEP! Was confused for a second there on if I clicked the correct video.

@plaknas_games Год назад

Great review. I get the feedback but to me, most of them can be explained with them trying to make this game a little more accessible. Example the less confusing level design, stargazers after elites, freedom of playstyle, indicators for backstab or visceral, indicator for NPC update etc.

@TrueGamer22887 Год назад

The thing I really don’t like is the red attacks. Not the aspect that you can only perfect parry and can’t just block or roll through them, but the fact that it is a super video gamey thing in an otherwise pretty atmospheric game. A lot of the attacks are long wind ups anyway so I understand they needed to indicate the difference but I just don’t love how the indication is the enemy turns totally red for no reason.

@Enstoc Год назад

@@TrueGamer22887skill issue

@seankalifut9948 Год назад

I understand that linear levels can take away from the experience, but still be fun to play. I rarely got lost in DS3 and Sekiro.

@nonames1139 7 месяцев назад

Souls likes are just peak action/rpgs . I hope they never go away . I love these games , excellent challenge, excellent customization , fantastic world/stories/lore , 2 percent (badass cutscenes) 98 percent amazing gameplay !

@optimuz5381 Год назад

Holy good video! I'm already at the end and was curious to see what others thought of the game because I've been loving my experience playing this so far! Every point you spoke on about the game was hit spotlessly and relatable as well based on my experience. Something about using a Big Pipe Wrench Head while using a Greatsword handle smashing heads in (more like me getting slammed) while getting drenched in weird puppet, infected gooey oily, ??blood?? made my heart happy. Great video!

@carlkligerman1981 Год назад

The genius of Sekiro is that in there being only one character with one weapon the rhythmic aspects of combat just work really well and are perfectly balanced. Fromsoft’s games overall know what they are and what they are not. This game, on the other hand, seems to suffer the fate of many a pastiche, wherein by patching together various mechanics in an effort to ‘out do’ its inspirations problems in the gameplay arise and not all builds are viable. Seems forgivable from a new studio, but is a predictable issue.

@SgtIronbeak Год назад

Even when I think about it though, DS3 has a failing in that it ends up having a few enemies that, speedwise, fit better in Bloodborne than Dark Souls. The speed works for Bloodborne, where the player is ALSO fast... not so, in DS3.

@danieljones3606 Год назад

I disliked sekiro for this reason. I need weapon and build variety.

@Gorlami90 Год назад

@@danieljones3606L take. Sekiro is a masterpiece, and you can customize your play style plenty

@T.L.P50 Год назад

@@danieljones3606 still one of the best games i have ever played

@user-ns4zm8qe9p Год назад

@@danieljones3606if you can get over that fact you’ll find it to be the most rewarding of all souls games

@TheDefiledShell Год назад

Good thing is, updates can always fix the s, adding hyper armor, perfect block timeframes etc. I’m loving this game so far. Lies of P is the Neosporin to my Soulsborne itch. Also can’t wait for Lords of the Fallen (2023) another soulslike.

@jeremym8748 Год назад

I agree. Everytime I mention this I get told to git gud. But I beat Malenia without leveling up, and I had an easier time with her than these bosses

@mdbattlefrog1913 Год назад

The devs seems really, really invested in taking feedback, they've made a community its post about it. I'm sure with time the little things will be smoothed out nicely.

@draco2xx Год назад

i respect fighting cowboy opinion, he never lead us wrong but lies of p maybe very linear isnt such a bad thing which is also understandable but if you look at god of war, its also very linear and gotten high praise how good it is. so lies of p being very linear shouldnt be a big deal but i do wish it had different paths you could've explored like in bloodborne fearing the unknown what's out there since its a souls like game after all

@Davelever366 Год назад

I’ve seen a few comparisons to god of war. That’s really disappointing cause that game sucked.

@azraelfaust487 Год назад

smoking crack@@Davelever366

@user-ns4zm8qe9p Год назад

God of bore, 90% movie 10% game

@kitzune113 Год назад

Most detailed review yet. Thanks Cowboy! Can't wait to play this next week.

@chriszimmerman5690 Год назад

Same, waiting to scoop my deluxe edition on Tuesday

@kitzune113 Год назад

@@chriszimmerman5690 Bro if you have Deluxe Edition you can play it this weekend! Us peasants who can only afford the regular edition are the ones who have to wait till Tuesday

@bader77uk Год назад

release in less than 6 hrs for preordered deluxe (middle east)

@maka2697 Год назад

@@chriszimmerman5690deluxe is done today

@princeofrance Год назад

@chriszimmerman5690 if you pre ordered the deluxe you can play it at 12am eastern tonight

@jwtaylorjr167 Год назад

I was hoping cowboy would cover this can't wait for the walkthrough

@TheDungeonDive Год назад

Hearing the details about the perfect guard/block system really bums me out. I'm just not fast enough any more for those kinds of systems. Oh well. I'll enjoy watching other people play the game. :)

@MeowLesty Год назад

Dont give up, Skeleton!

@JorgeRodriguez-xz5ec Год назад

Don't you dare go hollow

@respicio2990 Год назад

Arise now, ye Tarnished.

@killthepain101 Год назад

Same, couldn't stand sekiro for the blocking bs on top of a limited weapon variety. Wo long was trash as well for forcing parries.

@JorgeRodriguez-xz5ec Год назад

@@killthepain101 so you didn't like sekiro because of the best mechanic that the game has? 😂

@matthoosh9291 Год назад

Incredible work after completely mastering AC6. We salute cowboy

@nigelkane4556 Год назад

Praise the sun when cowboy gets to review lords of the fallen. Thank you for this review as well cowboy!

@thegreatpoo2electricboogal318 Год назад

I personally love that its more linear.

@Ravenamps Год назад

For sure. Just finished DS1 for the first time a few days ago and this sounds like a perfect follow up.

@Ravenamps Год назад

@@avelonzx yep, exactly!

@thisislance Год назад

I appreciate developers that have a strong vision for their game re: difficulty, but I hope that "accessibility" options that let the user control timing windows for blocks become the norm in the future. I have money. I have time on my hands. I buy lots of games. But I don't have the reflexes I used to.

@sol5916 6 месяцев назад

This game shocked me with how much I liked it. That feeling of charging up a strong attack after a perfect parry for a stagger is just ooh

@MrR3DP4ND4 9 месяцев назад

I'm sure a lot of people appreciate the focus on combat and the linearity. It's nice to have a game that doesn't require exploring through a huge open world map and I think that focus adds to the game.

@imorangejuice3592 Год назад

Everyone else complaining that its just bloodborne reskinned as Pinocchio. Me super excited its bloodborne reskinned as Pinocchio

@ChaosMieter Год назад

been following since you were doing your original bloodborne playthrough, much love and glad you're covering LoP!

@RottenPieceof Год назад

This is definitely going to scratch that "soulslike" itch that hasn't been scratched since Sekiro. As much as I enjoyed my time with Elden Ring and Wo Long, I felt some aspects of those games (the open-world of Elden Ring, the dynasty warriors-ness of Wo Long) took away from the "tightness" I was really looking for in a soulslike I do wonder how are the outfits in the full game? Are they all just linens and breeches with the occasional waistcoat? Or, can we expect some diversity?

@J.A88 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the review man. Appreciate your content as it always get me through some tough time in the souls genre! Would be really amazing if you could make a full walkthrough of this one please.

@pninnan 6 месяцев назад

Lack of poise and narrow parry window are the only aspects really holding back the gameplay. If those issue were to be patched out, this game would be so much better.

@jesuspena8987 Год назад

Nice video! Will you be doing a 100% walkthrough or any guides for best builds in the future?

@FightinCowboy Год назад

Build guides but no walkthrough

@bobmckoolky5346 Год назад

@@FightinCowboyaww. 😢

@bobmckoolky5346 Год назад

Been excited for this one for months! Thank you, Cowboy! We can always count on you! ❤

@Redoer 11 месяцев назад

A big problem with the game is that a lot of essential mechanics and combat styles that you normally would have in general for any souls like, is locked behind a skill tree. i.e roll dodge when grounded, increase "estus flasks," the ability to dodge or block the red attacks. Still fun though, can't wait for Wizard of OZ sequel

@draco2xx Год назад

lies of p maybe very linear isnt such a bad thing which is also understandable but if you look at god of war, its also very linear and gotten high praise how good it is. so lies of p being very linear shouldnt be a big deal but i do wish it had different paths you could've explored like in bloodborne fearing the unknown what's out there

@onesilverleaf6781 Год назад

Perfect guards seemed a bit inconsistent to me, definitely agree on the identity confusion point. There's also the thing where alot of your attacks require too much commitment, In Sekiro, you are able to go into block or attempt parries relatively quickly after doing an attack but that's not how it is here.

@macxxx007 Год назад

Awesome... had high hopes for this game and you just confirmed them... thanks so much for picking this game up and for the review! Cannot WAIT to see your let's play!

@wesley6571 Год назад

Played for about 10 hours so far and god damn that parry window is tight. The animations don't help either as it's hard to figure out when to block. Loving the game so far otherwise though 👍🏻

@gnb_2476 Год назад

Cowboy, you are truly one of the best in gaming. Thank you for this video.

@juaniriarte9484 Год назад

Dude theres p organ upgrades towards a tank build, one reduce dmg while you use a charged attack or an art or reduce your guard lost. For heavy weapon you should go for motricity and capacity and advance or technique if you have elemental dmg, the game stas matter and how you build matter a lot, you can directly upgrade a weapon scaling by modifyng the handle without having to put a point in lets say advance or technique to increase elemental dmg, there are quite a few cubes that are quite strong, for me thats a great system that lets you play however you want.

@scottsleeman9159 Год назад

Just a small note. If your disappointed about your nose not getting bigger when you lie, check your shadow. Your welcome.

@itzzknighttime 25 дней назад

finally found someone that critic about the parry window, had a lots of review about the game, and swear non of them wanna touch on the negative part of this game..

@AndrewAung1992 3 дня назад

Yeah the deflect timing and the easy bosses prevent the game from being a 10/10 as opposed to a 9/10.

@xmikex902x Год назад

The only thing that disappoints me here is that the blocking and partying is more encouraged and viable than rolling. Definitely more of a Souls roll guy than a Sekiro party guy. Still haven’t finished that game

@bobmckoolky5346 Год назад

I also still haven't...but I'm damn determined to finish this one. 🎉🎉🎉

@gunsgames2854 11 месяцев назад

Sekiro is absolutely amazing u must play it

@jeremyordaz Год назад

Thanks for the review. Your videos work well with my brain. As a side note your Elden Ring walkthrough got my through the game! Very grateful!

@pesGTZ Год назад

Gold standard in walkthroughs as well as reviewing games

@bobmckoolky5346 Год назад

Agreed. ❤❤❤

@AndyLapusneanu Год назад

This is a very good review.Thank you.Being linear isn't an issue .i don't have a lot of time for playing so i will have a game that will allow me to have some fun.

@sreeshnelp Год назад

Looking forward to this! You want to remove the apostrophe on its though!

@juneytoolooney2165 Год назад

Que

@Nimoot Год назад

@@juneytoolooney2165 Because the sentence 'Mimicry at it is Finest' is improper grammar. "Mimicry at its Finest" is correct.

@BlondeMcGuinn Год назад

“It’s” is always a contraction of “it” and “is”. An “it” cannot be possessive, unless It is its name.

@Opaali Год назад

2h in I’ve died a lot but I love the fact that it’s not impossible to keep up with the mysteries. I don’t have to google how to move on or where to go. I love ds but I’m a Sekiro head n blood bourne is up there n I’d say this is fusion. As a Sekiro veteran the blocking scratches my itch 😅 Even the sound is the same ahh. Great review, can’t wait to get little help from your play though IF I need it. U literally held my hand so many times 😂❤❤

@topical6574 Год назад

I hate and love this game. The world, the story, graphics, and especially the music for me were all absolutely perfect. Spot on. But notice I haven't said anything about the actual gameplay, and usually I'm the type to skip every cutscene and dialogue. Parrying does not feel rewarding, especially for the amount of times you have to perform them, AND the timings for them. Damage the player inflicts is way too low in NG+ and onwards due to really weird diminishing returns early 50s in stats. This low damage is against bosses with sometimes up to two GIANT health bars, and their own massive damage. Typing this, I just fought Laxasia in NG+2 and she could actually one shot in certain circumstances on my character. Now, my biggest issue with this game: Delayed attacks. I did NOT like Elden Ring because of the delayed attacks being its artificial difficulty. Nothing here is like Sekiro, fluid and reactable. Every boss in this game crutches this issue, and I do mean every boss. Even basic enemies do. Everything just loves to pull punches, and them BAM hit you when you thought it would have at least a little travel time. I believe the Sekiro parry system shouldn't have been here. Don't get me wrong, Sekiro is my favourite 'souls' game, but either a focus on dodging or a focus on parrying has to go to make things feel fair and not outweighed. Maybe that's just me.

@Osama_2307 5 месяцев назад

I started it a couple days ago and i must say i love how it feels like playing ELDEN RING, Mimicry at its finest indeed.

@fletchdub Год назад

The poise/stagger (or extreme lack thereof) is horrendous. You can be staggered into oblivion but rarely do it to enemies...and like you said one hit completely negates AND depletes your fable attacks. Because of that, heavier weapons slower R2 attacks pretty much become useless. And I completely agree, the perfect block system needs some work. ESPECIALLY on some of the bosses that jump around the screen making it near impossible to time. Good game but needs some adjustments for sure. Also, the backstab window is TOO DAMN SMALL.

@kasplat5874 Год назад

Hopefully they will tweak the block timing for perfect block (guard) over the next month or so to make the timing more lenient. It is a single-player game, so there is less of a need to jump in at launch and I could see the play experience improving if the developers are listening to the player base, including streamers.

@herp_derpingson 9 месяцев назад

100% walkthrough when?

@NonWizardGaming 6 месяцев назад

Finished this game yesterday and while it has some camera issues and boss fights that just feel like punishment that fun, I really enjoyed my time with it

@marcosramos5117 Год назад

Definitely playing this what I’m hoping they eventually reveal is multiplayer coop (instead of only summoning a specter) and/or at least some PVP. I’m also curious how the WoLong crossover will turn out- that is so random. We shall see.

@TrueGamer22887 Год назад

I think it’s just a weapon. But I’m glad wo long is getting some love. Super underrated IMO

@gracewilliams7607 4 месяца назад

Sorry to come in eight months late 😓 but I just finished my play through and the whole time I was like why tf is there an outfit and weapon from Wo Long here 😭 completely forgot collabs were a thing. You just gave me the lightbulb moment 👍

@caveyp Год назад

It's funny how you mention that you found it a little too linear. I'm currently on chapter 2 and I've been wandering around the city without a breeze of where I'm supposed to go. Totally lost.

@FAHOOD-we6hk 8 месяцев назад

I never understood why “P-organ” is funny to people.

@The_One_Cosmos 3 месяца назад

The lack of stealth critical backstabs, parrying, and jump attacks ( not based on the awkward R3 or L3 joystick being pressed down ). After playing Elden Ring, this game definitely didn't scratch my souls itch. It only fell short by a long shot

@chillbroswaggins421 Год назад

Sounds more like a jedi survivor with the lack of poise on heavy weapons and focus on blocking over dodge

@yerr9510 5 месяцев назад

the backstab problem is equivalent to code veins

@NovemberSky213 8 месяцев назад

Heyyyy brother, cowboy. Your review for this game is absolutely perfect down to your wise calculated choice of words I knew this game is beyond our time when watching the trailer in ps store thank you!!! (It's like the game has a mind of its own) ❤😂

@mtschmitty52 Год назад

Love the reviews and the points you make, all I would say is my understanding is this was intended to be a Souls-lite game for people. So the fact that the levels were linear was a good thing in that respect. But I completely understand why big Souls players wouldn't like that.

@Valzack Год назад

Well if anything "Soulslikes" are getting more polished and diverse which is good for the ecosystem.

@Cursed_Fruit Год назад

I've been wanting a borne-like for so long I'm so happy

@MorelloZzT7 Год назад

Thank you for this! Absolutely having a blast til Elden Ring DLC!

@Tcrror 11 месяцев назад

I was able to get through quite a lot of Bloodborne, and I beat Demon's Souls Remake and Elden Ring, but this game... I just could not get any progress. It is SO difficult.

@destinsather9757 9 месяцев назад

@@Tcrrorit’s all about parries … you can also upgrade your dodge quite a bit and there are weapons with decent hyper armour … it’s definitely harder than all of those but there are quite a few tools to use too. Specifically the throwables, legion arms, and summons if you’re really struggling with a boss.

@Planterobeets Год назад

Not only the perfect guard is so tight but the handles with parry fables are a total different timing. But i am still loving the game the weapon system is so fun too

@robertstimmel1100 Год назад

I was really hyped for this game, especially after playing the demo. Lords of the fallen just kept dropping crazy looking game play videos until i forgot about lies of p. Looking forward to checking this one out

@saysun7437 Год назад

Keep this play through review format. Definitely unique

@JoostShino 11 месяцев назад

They should give people like you referral links because videos like these tip me over the edge to make me buy the game.

@Regufyz Год назад

I actually think that the more "forgiving" design of the game is good as it could possibly bring new players into the souls-like genre.

@Jack_Sparrow_85 Год назад

Forgiving? Have you played the game? This is not the one to start on 😂

@Regufyz Год назад

@@Jack_Sparrow_85 the difficulty curve is more tame and it only gets real hard to the middle/end. This is like sekiro, once you know how to parry it gets ALOT easier.

@Adrastus_ Год назад

have you ever heard of "git gud"? @@Regufyz

@Regufyz Год назад

@@Adrastus_ i 100% all souls games so id say i surely did. But its nice to see new players getting into the series. The gid gud quote nowadays just turned into a mindless, i would even say, insult in the souls community

@youwatch2muchtv Год назад

Idk what you’re talking about, this game is VERY unforgiving and definitely not a starting point for new players. People who have been playing souls games for years have struggled with this game, with its ultra tight parry window and shit animations. Enemies in this game have no grace whatsoever, and I get that because they’re puppets, but jesus.

@HonePlay23 Год назад

Wow! 72 hours early still the same as Demoplay, only the difference is that there is a continuation after fighting Watchman 🔥🔥

@CLARENCErr Год назад

3:03 this is exactly how I felt playing the demo. My first run of the demo was strength build focusing on blocking & obtaining my health back. My second run focused on a parry build which the game turned into a cake-walk IF you are skilled enough to abuse the deflect window. I was able to defeat the 3 bosses of the demo without moving a single inch (except when dodging unblockables) just by standing still and parrying everything. Of course, this is my surface level opinion from somebody who hasn't played the full game yet. Gonna be jumping into the deluxe today, have fun everyone.

@DMGamanda Год назад

This i think is my provlem. I have beaten all soulsborne (except sekiro) but just never can parry. Just rubbish at it. And even in demo i am literally stuck at that first puppet boss guy. Its actually embarrassing 😂 But have no idea how to beat him. Any tips appreciated 😊

@royrogers495 Год назад

@DMGamanda dude check Ong Bal's videos showing no hit boss fights in the demo. It really helps it 'click' in your brain what you're supposed to do.

@Terron29 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic review. You touched on my only 2 big critiques of the game which is the overall linearity which holds it back a bit and the generous amount of checkpoint stargazers. I wish they were spaced further apart to let me actually run out of heals and struggle a bit and get that sense of relief when I see one. Most of the time when I find one I have 2 heals still left in vial. I absolutely love the weapon system and the weapon designs in general and the weighty feel to the swings and clanks when you crit. I think its a great game.

@takeyourheart114 Год назад

“Swing my big thing around”

@diaznuts5947 Год назад

I love cowboy reviews man, always so informative and just eargasmic

@dumsum19able Год назад

FightingCowboy, one of the few souls and souls like reviewers I trust. Great review.

@peautifulbenis3673 Год назад

Yeah looks cool! I’ll wait for sale. Thanks for putting out this in depth review

@Phantastic32212 Год назад

If you have GP on PC or Xbox just came to it today

@Mark_T57 Год назад

Game sucks to be honest. Clunky and slow. Played it on game pass.

@Mark_T57 Год назад

Let's try this again. Don't listen to me I'm a dumbass. Cowboys the one with the knowledge. After getting back at it the game is actually really good but damn it's hard. Just gotta get the feel of it and then it becomes enjoyable. But damn them first boss attempts will really kill you but if you stay at it the games well worth it

@TheVDaddyo Год назад

Interesting/insightful point re: level linearity. Nonetheless, solid/noteworthy souls-like game. Nice review.😎

@Tom-sd2vi Год назад

the p-guard windows is definitely to small. It is infuriating.

@dmangamer2697 Год назад

I'm so glad this game holds up, i loved the demo and have been looking forward to playing it proper, Is this potentially gonna be a walkthrough game cowboy?

@FightinCowboy Год назад

Won't have time before LotF

@dmangamer2697 Год назад

@@FightinCowboy damn I forgot about lotf, scratch what I said XD

@tadanohitohito9096 3 месяца назад

14:18 It's 3:41 am here bro , we twinning

@supapaw 5 месяцев назад

I've been quite obsessed about this game for weeks now (I'm just working on platinum on my ng+ playthrough). I just love the combat, it feels like sekiro + bloodborne, only way less punishing. The atmosphere and setting are also just brilliant, it's just so refreshing yet familiar. I agree that levels and progression are just too linear, I would have loved branching paths and hidden bosses. As far as I can remember the only optional boss is Mad Clown Puppet. As for legion arms? Never used them or even felt the need to.

@GnatGames 2 месяца назад

Definitely mess around with the arms because they really do help a lot and I think if you try them, you’ll realize how beneficial it is to mix them in your play style

@waynebarnes6811 Год назад

Probably not gonna play this game as i dont usually play games like this but i just wanna say this review is top tier. Very nice job explaining mechanics and gameplay. Every game review should be like this so i can stop wasting money buying games that i find out later im not really interested in lol

@SilverBld Год назад

The only review I've been waiting for.

@seraphimvalkyrin4543 Год назад

I've always been one for blocking and dodging, so the fact that this game wants you to "perfect guard" (basically parrying, like you mentioned) a lot, which I am terrible at in Souls games, really detoured me from this game.

@anonymousanonymous3707 Год назад

Once you upgrade the POrgan you can get a double dodge and another dodge from the ground so dodging is a viable tactic , I can't get the perfect parry thing often enough and I've managed to slog through this game dodging and rolling just keep the carry weight at 59% or below 👍

@mattbergamin9001 10 месяцев назад

Dodge roll is a viable option it’s not like sekiro that forces u to parry

@zikarisg9025 Год назад

Sold, thanks for the review!

@Thisara-bh4cq Год назад

i noticed the exact same thing about the parry like u mentioned while i was playing the demo.

@Boss_Fight_Index_muki Год назад

For those who didn't play the demo: The deflection works like Sekiro's, it doesn't disbalance the enemy for a riposte like in BB. Standard block: recoverable hp loss (easy but costly) Perfect guard: no hp loss and build enemy's nonvisible stagger meter. eg. When the Watchman boss does a chain attack, chain deflections are needed. This is the core part of the game and everything else is built around it. The nerfed roll during lock on is to encourage deflection.

@ClydeNut Год назад

The problem with that is the deflect window is way tighter than Sekiro, it should’ve been around .5 seconds or so like Cowboy suggested.

@jdrahonovsky Год назад

Your comment is on every single lies of p video...do something new lol

@3786373 Год назад

Love you Cowboy, love you as a person, honest and smart one, love you as incredibly skilled player. Totally trust your opinion. Keep up excellent work!

@chrissmith5411 Год назад

You going to do a full walkthrough? Please say yes?

@Scoobby96 Год назад

Somewhere in his Updates, Cowboy said he's gonna do the walkthru. I'd say it's very probable since he scratched the idea of doing the Armored Core Walkthru.