Hi, my name is ColdBeer and let’s start with
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
This is a massive, challenging action-RPG that drops you into a vast open world full
of interesting creatures and characters. The game is made by Capcom, a Japanese company,
but the whole setting of Dragon’s Dogma is European.
So you may think, maybe because of that this game features some ridiculous moments, but
Capcom was really serious about the job. They went all around Europe to actually get a lot
of information, especially for the backgrounds and environments in the Dragon’s Dogma.
They looked at architecture and buildings and things of that nature and also just natural
environments as well. Also took many pictures and tried to recreate those as closely as
possible. Well, a bunch of Japanese people in Europe taking pictures? Who could have
thought. Anyway, developers actually did a lot of research
in Europe that helped recreate stuff in game and that level of dedication is truly admirable.
Dragon’s Dogma has more strategy and more dynamic fights than usual action RPG games.
You know, you can climb monsters here, and that is super cool. Also it’s a tougher
game in general. But if you like to explore the open world and love fantasy games, you
can’t ignore it.
Gamers are talking that this is an underrated gem that is a must play for every open world
RPG fan.
Ghost of Tsushima
Vast open world and intense melee carnage are right up the alley for everyone who likes
Witcher games. Sadly to play this game you will need to have one of those Sony devices
called the PlayStation.
Although rumors are floating around the internet that Ghost of Tsushima will be ported to PC
as well. But honestly I have been talking about these rumors in my videos for a few
years now and in reality nothing has changed. So don’t get your hopes high up. There is
hope of course but it’s very obscure at the moment.
And the Ghost of Tsushima itself is gorgeous. I was playing it for days and had a lot of
fun doing various quests, slicing enemies in many pieces and adoring the beautiful nature.
And by beautiful nature I mean everything except bears. They hop out of nowhere and
show you that you are not the boss here. Usually by killing you in one hit.
Horizon Zero Dawn & Horizon Forbidden West
So here you play as a young girl who decided to save our world from evil and corruption.
And by corruption I don’t mean bureaucracy between the humans and monsters, but the evil
that changes good animals, so they become bad animals.
Uuuu...
I know, right?
And those animals are all robotic, cybernetic dinosaurs. Really cool concept that made this
game famous.
Don’t worry, it’s not some distant planet with alternative history, it’s just a post-apocalyptic
world where you are trying to unlock its secrets and learn everything about the great event
that raised mechanical animals and plunged humanity into the stone age again.
I really like the combat of Horizon, because all that slicing and shooting feels really
satisfying. Both parts of the game are kinda similar. I played the second part a few years
apart from the first one and aside from a few cool special effects and visuals - it’s
the same game. I couldn’t tell the difference.
Although Forbidden West is available only for PlayStation owners. So far. We will see
the PC port sooner or later.
So in general Horizon is not cruel or dark or anything like Witcher in terms of the story
and quests. You will find no boobs here as well. Yeah not even one.
Although you can mod the PC version of the game to your liking.
But the combat and open world and monsters are really cool and I can recommend this game
for you without any regrets.
Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor & Shadow of War
As people say, this game is a mix of Batman, Assassins Creed, The Witcher and Tetris.
Why Tetris you ask? As I always say, In this game just like in Tetris,
enemies will come at you in all shapes and sizes at different speeds and you have to
make them disappear if you want to survive. See, Middle-earth is just like Tetris.
Deal with it.
Here the visuals and the world captures the essence of Middle Earth absolutely perfectly.
You know, in the same way, like potato salad captures your taste buds.
Just like that. If you are a fan of Tolkien's world, this game will make you an addict.
This is a real orc-killing simulator after all.
The story is also nice, to say the least, and combat is very satisfying - here you will
feel as a bit overpowered combat god, but that won’t affect the gameplay itself - you
will always get some really hard adversaries to test the strength of your mental balls.
Don’t be shy, have them big and hairy so your enemies would die from fear alone.
Outward Definitive Edition
This is an open world survival game with souls-like combat mechanics. In this edition you will
find both DLCs, new weapons, dungeons and also several life quality improvements.
Game has only a mostly positive review score on Steam, but it doesn't do the justice.
Most people who are giving a dislike spend 40 or 60 hours in-game and that honestly looks
like some kind of masochism.
Most of the time I don’t have such an amount of hours accumulated even on the games I actually
like. People complain about balancing, but you just have to accept that this is a difficult
game and you are probably not as good as you imagined
Anyway, Outward is like Skyrim and Dark Souls had a weird hybrid baby and instead of abortion,
this time they decided to keep it. If you like both of these games - why not,
Outward has some problems but in general it is a nice game.
The Elden Ring
Open world where you will be doing a lot of slashing, bashing and rolling around. Sounds
familiar? Of course it does.
Game is Souls-like, if I can say that about almost-a-sequel to the actual Dark Souls,
and themed around dark fantasy.
It has the ability for you to create your own custom characters instead of playing a
fixed protagonist. So, you can create a character that you may
want to immersively merge in with or a character that you wish to be... or to bang.
Honestly I don’t like Dark Souls, because I a suck as a gamer, but I bought the Elden
Ring and I played for hours and hours. I died a lot and the amount of deaths finally filled
my cup of patience and I abandoned it.
Now I’m really thinking that I must go back and show all these creepy creatures who the
real boss is. Probably not me.
But I will try to perform an exorcism session on my noobness. Just as my long dead grandmother
usually yelled at me “**YELLING IN SAMOGITIAN**”. I will not translate that.
Also if you, like me, suck at these difficult games, keep in mind that on the PC version
you can download some mods that can adjust the difficulty to your needs.
Uuummmm... Isn’t that cheating?
Aaa I don’t know, is your girlfriend cheating on you - a cheating? Of course it’s cheating.
But it’s your game, do whatever you want.
Greedfall
Here you will have complete freedom in character progression – play as a male or female,
customize your appearance, and freely choose your abilities, spells and skills.
But do not expect miracles, this is not a highest level RPG, although it looks like
one.
Greedfall was created in 3 years and its budget was about 5 million dollars - for a triple
A open world game like this it’s the bare minimum for it to be decent. So treat it more
like a very expensive indie game instead.
Somewhat similar budget had the Kingdom Come: Deliverance team. And Skyrim’s budget was
about 100 million. For it you can literally create 20 games like Greedfall. So keep that
in mind before you start comparing Greedfall with the giants of the genre.
And this version, Greedfall Gold edition, includes a DLC so this is a better version
of the game if you compare it with just the basic Greedfall.
It is a decent game, and as I’ve said many times - I would give it about 7 cold beers
out of 10.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Bound to protect a young lord who is a descendant of an ancient bloodline, you become the target
of many vicious enemies. When the young lord is captured, nothing will stop you on a perilous
quest to regain your honor.
Well, except death. Death will stop you many many times.
Keep in mind that Sekiro is the creation of the same developers as the Souls games and
it’s meant for people with masochistic tendencies. If you hate yourself - this game is for you.
Although I have one piece of advice on how to easily beat this game.
It’s very simple: stop being noob and get good.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
If you are used to old school Assassin’s Creed games, keep in mind that Odyssey isn’t
like the first titles and among your enemies you will encounter various monsters and mythological
beings from legends, like Medusa for example, the game really has some Witchery vibes.
Here you will also have weapons with supernatural abilities like increased strength or the ability
to instantly knock out an opponent's shield.
So here you will explore Ancient Greece from lush vibrant forests to volcanic islands and
bustling cities, and start a journey in a world shaped by gods and men.
Here your decisions will impact how your odyssey unfolds. You can play through multiple endings
thanks to the dialogue system and the choices you make. Customize your gear, ship, and special
abilities to become a legendary assassin.
People on Steam are praising smooth mechanics and great visuals, although the story is like
your cousin - a bit dull and naive.
Elex 1 & 2
Alright, so Elex and Elex 2 are made by the same people who created Gothic games, and
if you are an oldschool gamer this information should spark real interest into your heart.
It is set in a post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy universe full of original characters, deep
moral choices and dinosaurs. Yeah you can be slain by a penisoraptor here. Well, they
may be called differently in game, but anyone who slays you is a total duck, that’s for
sure.
Also here you will have a jetpack - and that is amazing, because you can explore not only
horizontally but also erect yourself vertically and find some nice treasures hidden high up
the hills.
The novelty, which distinguishes Elex 2 from the first game the most, is an entire system
of aerial combat, with all its benefits, including enemies with an improved AI.
Both games have Mostly positive reviews on Steam and kinda similar scores on Metacritic,
so I don’t recommend buying them for the full price - wait for a sale and then snatch
them both. The discount value varies from 50 to 75%.
And there is no better channel covering sales than this one.
Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning
The game was released in 2012 but ten years later it was remastered and sold... you know
the drill, as a new game with a price of a new game. Everyone was raging - but now it’s
not a problem anymore. On various sales you can get it with 60% or 70% discount.
The game itself is designed by the Elder Scrolls Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston and set
in a world with a lore of 10 000 years of fiction created by New York Times bestselling
author R. A. Salvatore. Or however his name is pronounced, I don't
know him, but he's obviously very good.
So this is a huge Open World game. Although be warned that some players sometimes encounter
game-breaking bugs. I literally read that in a comment that was
written a few months ago. It’s not old news or something keeping the age of the game in
mind. Anyway, the game itself is good so you may
want to risk it.
Monster Hunter World
Here you will take on the role of a hunter and slay ferocious monsters in a living ecosystem
where you can use the landscape and its diverse inhabitants to get the upper hand.
You can hunt alone or in co-op with up to three other players, and use materials collected
from fallen foes to craft new gear.
There are fourteen different weapons at your disposal, each with its own unique characteristics
and styles of attack. Many hunters acquire proficiency in multiple types, while others
prefer to attain mastery of one.
Monster Hunter World has 87% of positive reviews on Steam
left by more than two hundred thousand players. Incredible achievement.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
If you take Skyrim and strip it of dragons, trolls, elves and magic, you might get a very
boring game. Not as boring as your sister, but really you may think that it would probably
suck. But these Czech developers who created Kingdom Come: Deliverance managed to make
a realistic medieval Skyrim-like game that is not only not boring, but is one of the
most famous Open World games in our days. And definitely a good choice for The Witcher
fans!
It has a great story, interesting missions and a really beautiful world set in the ancient
part of nowadays Czech Republic.
So grab your wooden sword and show everyone how to fight! Well, I’ll be honest - the
game is terribly hard at the beginning, a simple drunken peasant will destroy your dignity
at ease. The learning curve is not friendly at all. But you will learn. Everyone learns,
you are not worse everyone, right?
Although in general the harsh reality of a level 1 villager that decided to become a
warrior is not very pleasant. Like in any game.
And combat here is very realistic. I'm not kidding, some duels against stronger foes
can span 15 minutes or even more. Here you will really feel like a lone warrior
fighting for your life, immersion definitely over 9000.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order & Survivor
From all the games I have played in this list, Star Wars Jedi had the best and, at least
for me - the most similar combat and battle mechanics to third The Witcher.
First part is honestly one of the best action-adventure RPGs I have ever played.
It's considered a Souls-like game, but it has difficulty levels, so you can just crank
it down to the very bottom, choose pussy difficulty and enjoy the game without a lot of stress.
Well, stress will still be there, because you are your own worst enemy when it goes
to jumping over various crevasses. And this game is filled with every abyss a man can
think of.
And in the second part the story of Jedi Cal Kestis continues - he has a beard now so he
looks a bit cooler than before. Beard makes everyone look cooler, so if you
don't have one, you know what to do. And I mean shave some beardy man while he is asleep
and glue his beard on to your face.
Anyway, in the second part you will be able to use some upgraded abilities. Also as it
always goes with the sequel - you will find larger areas to explore and more to discover.
But don’t you dare to start playing the franchise from the second part.
It would be a blasphemy beyond imagination - people have been thrown into Republic Central
Judiciary Detention Center for crimes way lesser than this.
Hogwarts Legacy
I had a lot of fun playing this game. Although I bought it with the idea of playing it a
bit, making a review to my channel and forgetting about it.
Well, turns have tabled while I played it. It was so much fun to explore the land and
meet various characters, I refused to convert it into a job. So I just played the game for
my own pleasure and completely skipped it on my channel.
So far it’s the best game I tried this year. Well, Baldur’s Gate 3 and Starfield is on
the horizon, so Hogwarts Legacy will probably be decrowned sooner or later. Or not. I don’t
know, I only hope. All in all Hogwarts Legacy was one of the
few games that actually survived the hype train and never crashed anywhere. The game
has above 90% of positive reviews on Steam and I would give the game 10 cold beers out
of 10 without much thinking.
The world is very detailed, quests are handcrafted and fun, magic truly feels like magic and
the world is really open. Although the map is shaped like a bow - very narrow and long.
But that’s maybe a thing of a lore, I don’t know, I have never read the books, only seen
the movies.
Only thing that actually spoiled the game a bit was how soon I got the ability to fly.
That absolutely crashed the exploration on foot part. Flying in Hogwarts is awesome,
but I would have given this ability way later in the game.
The variety of enemies could also be wider, but hey, it’s a great game, you have all
my recommendations.
Dragon Age Inquisition
Here instead of a single hero you will have a team, and you can control all party members.
Game is plot-driven, has a deep and interesting storyline and great characters who will provide
you with many hours of fun.
Most fans of the franchise like Dragon Age Origins more than Inquisition, but if you
look straight from the perspective of which game is more like The Witcher 3 - Inquisition
wins.
It is more dynamic and I never even used the pause game ability while playing it.
I literally forgot which key does that and never used it. Several years later I did the
same with The Outer Worlds. I finished the game and only then I saw someone else's video
showing that you could slow time in there. Well, maybe that is useful on the hardest
difficulty, but on Normal it was absolutely useless stuff.
Anyway, both Origins and Inquisition are great games, you have my recommendations, that’s
for sure.
Gothic Series
Although morally they are all kinda old games, but if you are not a sucker for modern high-end
graphics - try them out.
From the first Gothic game released in 2001 to the last spin-off, released in 2010 and
named ArcaniA - most of those open world RPGs have immersive stories, original worlds and
gameplay that will pin you to your chair.
Except probably Arcania - it’s bad, only about 50% of its Seam reviews are positive.
Avoid.
Anyway, you can download various graphic enhancement mods so your Gothic games could look shiny
as new.
Also there is a remake of the first Gothic game incoming. There is no release date set
yet, but graphics-wise it looks amazing. Though gameplay-wise we will see. The demo version,
called Gothic playable teaser, was not received very well.
But let us hope for the best.
Immortals: Fenyx Rising
I was expecting nothing from it - it looks childish and colorful and I don’t like any
of that. You know, I’m 40 years old, you can’t buy me with colors.
But I started to feel that something is a sus with my prejudice when I heard the first
joke. Which was really good, but I’m not gonna spoil it to you. And later I started
to realize that the whole game is filled with jokes that I find funny.
Even in the character creation menu.
Fun thing is that during the whole game gods - Zeus and Prometheus - are talking in the
background about you in the past tense.
Like everything you do has already happened. You know, when they say “and then he saw
a terrible monster”, you can be sure that you will see a terrible monster in a second,
because it is your story that has already happened, but you don’t know how yet, only
gods know. In other words - you have to live the story gods are talking about.
So let’s hope they don’t say anything like “and he put some pineapples into his
potato salad”. Nonononono, this is not a horror game, so let’s hope they will not
say that.
Although avoid this game if you don’t like puzzles. Fenyx Rising is filled with them.
But if you liked solving puzzles in Skyrim for example, you will feel right at home here
as well.
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
Here you will put on the shoes of a legendary viking warrior on a quest of glory. Explore
England's Dark Ages as you raid your enemies, grow your settlement, and build your political
power.
Yeah, this is one of the most innovative Assassin Creed games and the nordic theme of vikings
is what fans of the franchise always wanted.
Although it is far away from the top predators of the genre such as titular third Witcher
or even Skyrim by the quality of the story and characters.
Also no boobs for you here. Viking game without boobs. What is this blasphemy?
Anyway, it is still a nice title, but wait for a sale - the price discount may be around
70%.
The Elder Scrolls V: Enderal
This is a game based on Skyrim’s engine. And if you own Skyrim Special Edition - it
is free to take. Well, officially it is a mod but in every other aspect - it's a separate
game with its own page on Steam or GOG.
And I mean it - it has different mechanics, story and the world, it has nothing to do
with the original Skyrim lore in any way.
Enderal alone will burn from 30 to about 100 hours of your time.
Here you will find an open world with its own lore and hand-crafted, detailed and diverse
landscapes – explore deserts, forests, jungles, mountains, your sister and more.
Wait what?
Nothing. Shut up.
Enderal also has a great story with believable characters and psychological undercurrents.
It's also voiced by professional actors. The game has its own overhauled gameplay with
classes, experience points, new special abilities, survival mechanics and challenging combat.
Also if you are tired from fighting, here you will find a housing system allowing you
to design your own home.
Thank you for watching, have a nice day and I’ll see you next time, bye!