I Was WRONG About Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning's NEW DLC...
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Kingdoms of Amalur's remaster left me underwhelmed. Its DLC? Well, quite the opposite.
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Man I really hope this IP gets a second chance in the future! Really good game back in 2012.
Me too! Such a fun fantasy world
Can't imagine THQ Nordic would go through all that hassle to get their hands on the IP if they didn't see potential in it. But yeah, I hope we get another one.
This is my favorite rpg of all time! Such a HUGE game!
It's still a good game! One of the few that's still good after a decade
It would be amazing. I sunk so many hours in this game back in the day.
This feels like the PERFECT example for why game content coming out late can be a great thing. Give it the time to release properly and you can make something great happen.
yes i dont want another cyberpunk
I'm not paying DLC for old game that graphics are not even updated
@@dangerzone5828 sucks to be you
@@dangerzone5828 Well...... That's a sequel, not a dlc.
Curt schilling was in so much debt that he sold his socks from his baseball player days. 2012 was crazy
Shadiversity is amazing he reviews medieval weapons he said he was wrong then made another video saying they were still dumb lol
Shadiversity IS amazing. I threw my hands up and said "what?" when Matty said "this guy". He's a YT geek icon.
@@PimptatoPCs That's crazy to read nowadays lol. I remember finding him because of Mauler, Rags, and Wolf waaaaay back in the day when EFAP was first starting.
Shadiversity is one of my top youtubers for sure ! And he is right they are garbage hahahaha
@@trautsj dude has his own CASTLE!! Ok, it's just a cardboard backdrop but lol
What makes the guy interesting? I haven't seen one of his videos but you're saying he reviews and gives his opinion on weapons that no one uses anymore. That's like watching a channel that tells you which company built the best stagecoaches and why they were better. Does it matter since they're no longer being used?
I'm digging this game. It's an easy game to put down and come back.
Im on the same playtrough for about 3 years. XD stil didnt complete it once XD I just drop on and off
Same
@@yvesgingras1475 Bruh. That's exactly like my file. I love this game, truly. It's pretty basic compared to other games. But it has a unique charm to it. That being said, I also go Long periods of time without playing it. I also have not actually "beaten" the game yet and I've been playing it since it released lol.
In defense of Shadiversity, IIRC he does think nunchucks are cool (and he even used to train with them), but his video was about them not being an effective weapon.
I love the combat system. It is simple yet effective. The game reminds me of a 90s rpg: Simple story, not confusing world, and simple play style. Just enough of all that, it gives you an escape from reality. BUT does not turn into a job to play.
Hilarious that you randomly shout out Shadiversity, I've been following him for two years and that guy is pure love and knowledge, you'd love his content (medieval stuff, deep lore shit, actual writing...) If he's not with nunchakus, he's probably checking if The Witcher sword is ergonomic to use IRL or something.
This DLC is incredible its up there with the other Great DLC in video games 🔥
KOA II - Is something I'm really looking forward to! DLC is a welcome surprise, at $20 and I hope the fans support it. As far as the MMO I'm not a big fan of... I hope it stays Single-Player.
I agree.
@@sagardebnath1102 I also agree. Kingdoms or Amalur was an excellent SP experience. Introducing MP would just muddy the waters and taint its legacy.
@@mrzen256 Not that I necessarily disagree, I haven't played an MMO in the last decade that I thought was 'good', but an MMO was always the original point, KO:A was supposed to create hype for the MMO that they were planning on later. Now that THQ has it, maybe they don't share that original vision, who knows.
This game has always been a massively underrated game. I'm stoked they brought it back with new content. It paves a precedent for more games to do this!
Man I hope the base game and this DLC sells a enough to warrant a sequel. Imagine taking this combat system to the current gen… MMMM can be so good
Mr Matty clearly didn't watch Shads video on Nunchuks
I definitely didn't LMFAOOO it was me just making a joke
@@MrMattyPlays cool.. Check out Shads channel...he's a medieval weapons expert..he does analysis on video game weapons, movie weapons and fight scenes.. In terms of his videos on Nunchuks..he basically says it looks cool..but is a horrible weapon to fight with..you stand as good a chance to hurt yourself as much as your opponent.
@@MrMattyPlays Well, go watch it! His videos are fantastic! It's well worth getting into, he reviews how effective weapons from video games would be in real life, amongst alot of other really cool stuff! Great youtuber.
Love Amalur. Comment on the story. It may be traditional high fantasy fare, but it's really well written and voiced. That elevates things somewhat. Haven't played Fatesworn yet, but looking forward to digging in.
R A Savaltore is why thw writing was so good.
I'm playing Fatesworn currently and I'm enjoying it a lot... for about five minutes until the "open-world game fatigue" set in. Once I actually started unlocking the new content, I was pleasantly surprised. Also, I will be extremely disappointed if they don't bring back Alyn Shir in some capacity in a future KoA game.
aww man she's not in the DLC ? i guess it makes sense...
@@TheLordGodric She is, for about 5 minutes.
At least in the German version the voice actor of Alyn Shir narrates a set of lorestones.
I remember in the base game, select dialogue choices hinted at a relationship between the character and Alyn.
I bought this on the Switch, was disappointed that the DLC still hadn’t come out for it and bought it and the DLC on PC.
I joined the army in 2012 and was in training for most of the next 2 years. During my down time in training I was playing this game and Arkham Origins a LOT. This was my favorite game for years and I can't wait for the sequal it deserves. Thank you THQ Nordic for recognizing the fanbase and that there's a need for the game.
Ok, Shad never said nunchucks weren't cool, he just said they weren't an effective weapon. He was right. They are less good than a stick. More cool; less effective.
You beat me to it. 👍
In the hands of the person wielding them is where that can vary. In the hands of Bruce Lee Nunchucks are very effective. It was the ancient Chinese tool for beating rice normally.
@@JMrealgamer you should watch Shadiversity's video. He likes them, and they look cool, and they are generally more damaging than bare hands, but they can hit the user more and deliver less kinetic energy than a comparable sized stick.
Dude Shadiversity is awesome, and his opinion on nunchuks is *factually valid.* 😂
I played this for the first time in 2021.. the world travel makes it hard for me to stay engaged, but I love the world lore and gameplay mechanics
You can fast travel to any location you have already been to, World traversal is actually quite generous, I guess you have never played dragons dogma
@@mathewhosier9739 another terribly underrated game like koar so glad we are getting a dd2
I feel you. The world is extremely flat. But the combat was pretty good.
Love this game. One of my favourite rpgs ever. Picking up the dlc and hoping one day we get a sequel, the lore alone deserves it.
Now imagine if the Kingdoms of Amalur ip becomes THQ's take on/answer to Elder Scrolls.
Well the lead developer for Amalur was also the lead dev for Elder Scrolls 4 so not too far-fetched
that would be great . more competition means better games for us the players
@@zero_snow4511 wordd ppl need to take more risks and market better
I've watched Shad's video, & he's right, nunchucks are dumb; they're more style than substance.
Extremely good reviewer. Just subscribed due to your clear, clean delivery and succinctness. Very impressed there are no extra trimmings.
Nope! Sorry Matty. Have not been sleeping on this one bit. I am a huge fan of Kingdoms of Amalur. Played it back on the 360 and got Re-reckoning day one as well. This game is so good. It really sucks with what happened with Curt Schilling and 38 studios with this game. The devs that did the expansion and updating must have loved the game because it shows in the willingness to make an new experience and the writing is so close to R.A. Salvatore's. Hope more people will pick this game up and give it a try.
Dude, Shadiversity is dope. Really awesome KZheadr, nunchuck opinions aside lol
This would be a great addition to Game Pass
They have it on PS Now. Not sure if there was some sort of deal it couldn't appear on both at once.
Nice review here, I also enjoy a lot the expac, that "oldie feel" with enhanced textures and materials, new enemies, features, it's very enjoyable. I hope THQ Nordic keeps expanding this or even launching a Kingdoms of Amalur 2 would be well received nowadays.
Such a cool game! 😃👍 I wish for a sequel to this game *and* Hunted: The Demon’s Forge. Two *very* underrated gems indeed! 🤞
Add dragon dogma to this
@@amanchoosesaslaveobeys6510 dragon's dogma is already getting a sequel
I have an original copy and am now playing thru rereckoning. Haven't got to the DLC yet. I compared the old game textures to the new games textures and there is a big difference if you crank it up on a 4K screen.
As someone who has played this game originally and now am playing the expansions I never got a chance to, it’s quite good! And I’m not even close to being done. Incredible amount of content and awesome game. It does get repetitive but the character design and customization is there and this was BEFORE Skyrim. I’m in the middle of Teeth of Narows, and I still have to go to the one at the top I’ve only seen on the map. And now this NEW stuff?! When you mentioned the Mwr cards and powers and stuff now I NEED to get back to it soon! I’m currently playing Lost Odyssey and I want to finish it. Thanks for the news! Nunchucks are definitely cool and the guys speaking ill of them only proves that in most peoples hands the weapon is not effective. In the hands of Bruce Lee however…..
Skyrim came out 3 months before this game originally released.
@@kaizer-777 oh really? Interesting thanks for the correction I always thought this was first. But I played Skyrim a whole lot later so that’s probably why.
I need to know: how do you find the time to do so many videos, edit them, AND play RPGs? I struggle, and games often go by the wayside. I’m unmarried and don’t have kids and it’s STILL a struggle.
Do you work a 10 to 12 hours job? Because this is what Matty does for his job.
@@lordsinistrous3354 Yeah, I wasn’t sure if he was full time or got editing outsourced. I work 36 hours, but I’d still be hard pressed to get as much recording and posting done AND play RPGs. I wonder this about all the gaming KZheadrs I see
Most RPGs can be completed in around 60 hours, even if you only play for 5 hours a day, that's an average of 12 days per game,
@@mathewhosier9739 “only 5 hours per day”
@@lordsinistrous3354 I just realized some people might think I was being critical or doubtful; I’m not. I was expressing admiration. I didn’t even think it might be taken the other way until now
Excellent review Matt. Owned this game since PS3 launch but never managed to beat it back then, like so many other titles. Finally giving its due time on PS5. Still a wonderful game to play in 2021
Im glad I gave this game a go, understand why everyone said it’s was underrated and overlooked. Just did a very hard playthrough a couple months ago and it was a blast, crafting some busted gear
I really hope this game gets a sequel
The best dlc of all time for me it's gotta be the Witcher 3 blood and wine 🍷
Yeah ....that was so fucking good.
Hearts of Stone was pretty amazing too. Especially its antagonist.
@@sparkzmentalz2 absolutely fantastic in every way.
Hey Matty, The way you explained expansions here is exactly how the expansions feel in FFXIV! The expansions just add more systems and the story and The character’s grow in a meaningful way. Secretly, I’m hoping you give it more time because I truly think you’d love it 😅
To each his own I guess. I enjoy it but I have a soft spot for these kinds of storylines. I can understand why someone may not like them.
He’s already said he’s not going back
Thanks for the update, I would have never known about this expansion if I had not seen this video last night. I have always loved this game, but have never finished it.
I knew about this a month ago, ppl have been tracking this expansion for months
Calling out shad!
Not really! It was a joke lmaooo
@@MrMattyPlays I know! Lol
I'm going back to Amalur ...
We ALL get thing's wrong, few come back to let their friends or in YOUR case @Matty fans know they got it wrong. Kudos Sir
So I have a bug where I bought a Chaos potion Receipe before I unlocked that from the new Main Quest. And the number of cloned Purple and Gold Equipment is a bit weird though I appreciate the stronger version of the EA Equipemtn popping up. It to me still feels a little buggy. I'm still having fun and I've seen them already do an update that looks like it's doing some major changes. They did an update that changed the order of the Shards which I love\hate so I'm hoping these bugs get addressed. But I should say despite the bugs I'm still having fun and I hope they keep working on this game to make it even better.
Ya I still really like it, I played the original on the 360 but since then I've moved more to the PC and decided to pick up the re-release and never regretted that decision and have around 150hrs in the new game cuz I decided to do several characters using using different combat styles. And now I have even more reason to get back into it.
Matty what do you recommend bro I have it on my switch and I have a oled so I’m wondering if it looks pretty awesome handheld but I also got it on ps4 is there much difference in ur opinion anything would help love the video man!
Switch version is apparently really good, but the expansion for this isn't out there yet.
Really enjoyed the original release on the 360, and loved replaying it in Re-Reckoning (all the QoL changes and the increase to the enemy number during encounters made an already good game that much better)!! So far, the DLC is great, and is a fantastic edition to the game. This is definitely one of the most value-packed games to come out in a long while
Couple of Quick Notes here; the release date was never announced until a few weeks before it release, not even a hint of what quarter, just sometime in 2021. Cannot begin the Expac until you have Completed the Main Story Quest form the OG Game, it is NOT level dependent. Recommended level 35+ ..unless you're a Masochist.
Love kingdoms of Amulur reckoning, played the original and bought re-reckoning... i'm excited for the expansio,. I will be buying it. hopefully there will be a second one. Do you think this could be a part of the 2nd one they started to work on in 2013 ? Thanks for covering this and spreading the word. This game needs as much support as possible, so we can get a 2nd, with next gen content... Chakram's forever...'
This is still My world of War craft game lol I come back to it every once in while just to grind dungeons farm gear hoping to get a epic sword or shield for my warrior that I’ve been developing for quite some time now it’s very good title to come back to waiting for Starfiled
Shivering Isles/Blood and Wine > Burial at Sea
I still think Mass Effect: Citadel is the best DLC of all time.
Its great but last gen fallout and gta had the best of dlc
Music is so nostalgic for me got the rereckoning box set. My only gripe is the new difficulty setting they needed had an XP boost that makes you OP super quickly.
The game has always been Elder Scrolls meets Fable for me, but without the depth or charm of either. I still really like it, but it falls short of what it was going for. Number 2 needs a better story and more varied gameplay in my opinion.
The combat is what makes the game. I wanted to like fable but, it bored the hell out of me.
Finished the game on my 360 back when it released, I'm not levelling up a character to max level again to play 8hrs of DLC when there are so many games out right now and more coming early next year
I was unsure of what this was at first. It’s really cool to see and it makes me wonder about the mmo they were building.
I played the original Reckoning for maybe 60 hours over a couple characters. Never finished it, because it was kind of a slog after 20-30 hours. Now, I put some of that on me for doing EVERY side quest, which is totally not necessary. With the spring Steam sale, I finally picked up the remaster and the DLC. I'm underwhelmed by the remaster itself, but that doesn't take away from a few essential things done, like reworking the camera, and overhauling the loot drop system. I really wish they had done the proper bug fixes, like item transfers getting wonky and unable to remove or sell some items. I also switched to using a controller instead of Keyboard/Mouse, which, no idea why I didn't do that earlier. But I've noticed with the camera adjustments, the better loot, and using a controller, I'm not feeling that slog that I felt with the original playthrough. This is a MUST own for ARPG fans. Even though it's an older game, there's SOOOOO much content, and I find the story even engaging albeit nothing too original.
Loving the expansion but I've hit a wall, rite after the Sins of the Father quest im tasked with going to Crows Peak where the Chaos gameplay starts to take off, unfortunately (for me anyway) when I try to break the 1st rift, the game hard crashes and sends me to the Xbox menu!!! Maybe an isolated occurrence, if not hopefully a patch is on the way.
Ok so somone help me with this I dont have the dlc but somehow after 1.11 I have a rare vendor in gorhart does that mean I'll get the 40-50 lvl cap increase? Bc I know I shouldn't bc I never bought it. But I got the vendor even though I didnt buy it so maybe? Any ideas apart from just hoping I go past the cap?
Crownhold is fucking gorgeous. May not be as big as Rathir, but the atmosphere and colors of the buildings feel alive.
I have never played this game before, I ended up buying it on sale, looking forward to playing it
Did I hear some Fable music in the background? Also, it's good to see some love towards KoA, I really want a sequel
Good video Matty, I appreciate the upload.
I was really late getting into this. Missed it on 360, but as someone who was disappointed in the direction Fable took, this feels like a spiritual successor to me.
This game is such an underrated gem. I’m grateful for the new content but a part of me was really hoping for just one more tier of skills for the classes. This would have encouraged me to play the content with all classes and essentially triple the play time. Hope we see another installment of this franchise…
I love this game so much I've played it through 3 times. I hope it gets a sequel. I can't stand modern games.
Same here, Matty, thought this was gonna be a dud. Especially after they said it's about six hours of new content, which normally means it takes 3 hours max. if you turn every stone. Glad we were both wrong ;)
You actually should watch some of Shadiversity's Videos, he talks about Medieval weapony as well as Fantasy weapons and tho he does think Nunchucks are cool and he has trained with them, he is mostly talking about how ineffective they are as a Actual weapon in his Video about the Nunchucks
How faithful is this recreation? Also is the expansion on disc or online marketplace?
Hell yeah Michaelangelo! We need a TMNT Rpg! Nunchuks will always be awesome!
Any idea when the switch version is coming?next year?any details
I am currently loving this game! Thanks for heads up on the DLC! I will definitely support!
You probably never ended up playing the DLC.
@@discojoe3 Ok troll.
If this game had new game plus and transmog, it would be a near perfect RPG. Still, I absolutely love it and can't wait to dive in to the new content over my Xmas break from work.
Have loved this game since ps3 days looking forward to the dlc and glad it comes so highly recommended.
Very nice video, but nunchakus are indeed a very dumb weapon.
boo
Agreed.
I just completed the vanilla campaign, was kinda bummed there was no major loot after the boss battle. Starting the DLC, we’ll see what happens. Great game, calling it a remaster though? Lacking alot for a “remaster”, only thing changed was the graphics for the most part.
I'm still looking for all the special armor pieces lol but, I've always loved this game :)
Ghost of Tshushima was amazing. I rarely play a game from the moment I wake up until i sleep until I beat it like I did this one. I even took a break from Witcher 3 halfway through because it was dragging on and I honestly am a completionist
Can't wait to play my second run wit YSA mod,shame re reckoning doesnt have such hard modes,but original doesnt look bad to me at all
Any chance you can update that this DLC is FINALLY available on Switch??? There wasn't any mention anywhere that it was finally released on Switch a week ago.
Kingdoms of Amalur is one of my favorite games. . .that I've never beaten lmao. I've started about a dozen playthroughs, because the combat and character customization is absolute sublime. But with the lackluster environments, and very mid side quests, I kept losing steam about halfway through the game, before picking it up later with a new build idea. But just seeing the world in this DLC in your video has me hopeful. I think I'm gonna pick it up, again lol.
I forgot I had this off plus. Might jump on it, the base game only though for now. Never played it b4
All I need to get back into this is for them to remove the level cap "But you're OP enough at lvl40 already!" . Yes. Even on the new highest difficulty. That is true. But...that is where my enjoyment comes from. *That is the point*. Being a thief-mage-bowman-charkam-wielding-sage-Greatsword user. That is the amazingly fun thing about Amalur specifically. But here... I'm limited to 40 :(
50 ;)
Need a current gen sequel of this game with better environmental traversal mechanics (like being able to actually climb over a log or rock, and being able to actually jump up/down/on/off things), would be spectacular.
The only thing I did not like about KOA: Reckoning was that unique armor sets were very difficult to put together. Other than that, I loved that game to pieces! It is nice to hear that the new DLC is good.
Apparently there is a vendor who sells random set pieces
@@ArcaneSorceror I did not know that. Thank you for giving me excuse to return to the game!
@@sneakyskunk1 Reddit can be a wonderful thing, if you stick to the ones you like and are lucky to avoid the more toxic people on the internet
Hey don't hate on shad he's awesome! Nunchucks are terrible weapons just watch his video.
I agree... the ending left me flat though. Still hope it gets a part 2.
Playing the dlc made me feel like I was playing more of an extension nof the original Fable. It was indeed magical
its 6/2023 and I am playing this game for the first time but on my ps3 first.. Im loving it even if the world feels empty but that combat though is fire
Ah, shadiversity, the prince of medieval history hot takes lol
Sorry Matty but I gotta bring that peppy intro back down to reality with one game title. Pillars Of Eternity.
How dare you bring up the neglected one...
@@MrMattyPlays I finally got around to finishing it myself after trying more than once to get into it and failing. I think it's the different type of story structure that through me off. I'm most of the way through deadfire now finished 1 of the DLCs and only have a few places left I haven't explored. It definitely takes work to get into but it's well worth it. So far I think I actually like a few things about the first game better but the open explore-able world at the start of 2 is tough to beat.
Watch 'This guy's' video on the Black Death. Genuinely moving. Shad has a great channel
I love THQ Nordic and all their work and I also just replayed the entire KOA game but I am an old fashioned guy and living on a budget so 5 hours content for 20 bucks is a bit steep for me.
My first RPG) Got it from random reselling disks, and it was the lukiest thing in my life cause it is the main reason of my current game tastes
I tried to play this game yesterday but the game won't let me change the attack button
Getting Toussaint vibes as well. Now I have to finish the game to play it...
I almost had a truly horrible experience with the new expansion. I grinded the game for about a week or two before the expansion release, got to 40, did everything for del Kel dlc, made god tier gear. Headed into the new fatesworn expansion. Up to this point and my previous years of play KoA, I’ve never had what I say next happen to me. Apparently it’s also a pre existing thing I knew nothing about. At point where there have been so many loot drops untouched, the game will no longer drop any more, and enemies will simply disappear upon killing them. I had made my last save point at the library right after I stole the key off a guard. Fast forward a little bit, after you steal you know what, you have to escape through the tunnels, but need to pick another key off a guard to get through. They wouldn’t drop anything and I got scared and kept trying to load back and try again. I finally ended up leaving and went to an inn, slept for 10 days and went back to try again, and it worked! I was so relieved. If my save point had been any later after stealing the book, my entire progressed would’ve ended and I would’ve installed for good lol.
Ppl keep saying they didn't change anything from original but they couldn't be more wrong, especially when considering the completely transformed new level scaling, before once you entered a region the level for that area was locked for entire playthrough, now whenever you leave a region and return the levels of the enemies and loot are rescaled, that alone is enough for me but the upscaled resolution and frame rate just adds another layer, I've seen remastered that did far less, remember it's a remaster not a remake
loved this game and glad the expansion is good! Looking forward to it on Switch in 2022.
Bought it on PS3, PS4, PC and Switch. That's how much I love this gem of a game.
I know probably wouldnt happen but WHAT IF??? They drop a new game called The Past Of Reckoning where you play as your old self in the beginning of the war and the map is restored, specifically alabastra. But its just you leading up to your death and all the events that your told in game unfold before you. It would he nice but probably wont happen, but KOAR will always he a high held game in my heart
Is the dlc only available for the new version of the game? Shadiversity is totally right about Nunchucks, btw. He destroyed my childhood love of nunchucks 😭 His videos are great! 😍
Yes, it's an expansion for re-reckoning, reckoning is a completely separate game
@@mathewhosier9739 Thank you!
Can't wait to play it !!!