Dark Souls Video Review.

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PureAussieGamer

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I have to say that i adore this game. This is probably the longest review i have done. I really hope you enjoy this review and i hope i sold it to you!
Let me know what you think about the game!

 

Miles000

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This game is amazing... I agree with your review.

I only wish my XBL didn't expire 2 days before I bought it :S

Never have I died so much, yet had so much fun doing so.
The combat is perfect!
 

Ruwrak

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I must say, a nice recap of what the game is all about.

But if I may give some techical pointers?

- It sounds like you're reading from a script, line by line. Try making it sound more fluid.
- If you are speaking of a certain topic, show it in the footage. (I.e. about the items, show some items)
- Try to show something actively instead of walking around for most of the time, short cuts keep the player more focussed on your video.

Dark Souls is not a hard game though. It's (as you said) all about backstabbing and finding the right way of attacking. I.E. kicking the shield first, then strong strike etc.

Personally I prefer my drake sword + thief combi. Massive backstabbing damage along with heavy armor (I have the Havel Ring so equip load is no problem for me ;) )

All in all, good review, just work those pointers in and it will improve even further.
I work at a gaming site as video editor, so I know a thing or two about keeping people's attention :D
 

Gitty101

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I was looking for another reason to pick this game up. You gave me one. Sure as hell pick it up when I get paid ^_^
 

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THANK YOU! I'm saying that because ever since Demons Souls I've been going at it as a wanderer with just a sword used with two hands and a bow. I think I'm gonna invest in a shield now.

I love the game, great review. You're letting everyone know what the Souls series is, good work.
 

PureAussieGamer

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Ruwrak said:
I must say, a nice recap of what the game is all about.

But if I may give some techical pointers?

- It sounds like you're reading from a script, line by line. Try making it sound more fluid.
- If you are speaking of a certain topic, show it in the footage. (I.e. about the items, show some items)
- Try to show something actively instead of walking around for most of the time, short cuts keep the player more focussed on your video.

Dark Souls is not a hard game though. It's (as you said) all about backstabbing and finding the right way of attacking. I.E. kicking the shield first, then strong strike etc.

Personally I prefer my drake sword + thief combi. Massive backstabbing damage along with heavy armor (I have the Havel Ring so equip load is no problem for me ;) )

All in all, good review, just work those pointers in and it will improve even further.
I work at a gaming site as video editor, so I know a thing or two about keeping people's attention :D
I have been trying to work on my tone and trying to make it not sound like im reading off a script, practice makes perfect i guess. Also i usually do synch up the footage with what im talking about but i just wanted to play Dark Souls so i was to lazy to this time around :p

I appropriate any feedback i can get.

Thankyou guys for the kind words!
 

Ruwrak

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PureAussieGamer said:
I have been trying to work on my tone and trying to make it not sound like im reading off a script, practice makes perfect i guess. Also i usually do synch up the footage with what im talking about but i just wanted to play Dark Souls so i was to lazy to this time around :p

I appropriate any feedback i can get.

Thankyou guys for the kind words!
What might help is to make a script before you start yapping. And once you start, make sure you just make a few takes instead of one long take. And try to make one sentence go into another.

Also, something just hit me, sometimes you need to stop talking and just show the footage with audio under it. It can be a second or 2-3, just to keep the viewers attention with you.

And it's not your tone, it's the fluency (spelling, I dunno how to but I think you get my point.) of your construction.

Because it sounds like this.
As if you stop for a few seconds.
Every time you make a sentence.
It sounds a bit weird.

You see? :p
 

Wuggy

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Ruwrak said:
PureAussieGamer said:
I have been trying to work on my tone and trying to make it not sound like im reading off a script, practice makes perfect i guess. Also i usually do synch up the footage with what im talking about but i just wanted to play Dark Souls so i was to lazy to this time around :p

I appropriate any feedback i can get.

Thankyou guys for the kind words!
What might help is to make a script before you start yapping. And once you start, make sure you just make a few takes instead of one long take. And try to make one sentence go into another.

Also, something just hit me, sometimes you need to stop talking and just show the footage with audio under it. It can be a second or 2-3, just to keep the viewers attention with you.

And it's not your tone, it's the fluency (spelling, I dunno how to but I think you get my point.) of your construction.

Because it sounds like this.
As if you stop for a few seconds.
Every time you make a sentence.
It sounds a bit weird.

You see? :p
I agree with him.

Otherwise, the presentation was fine. Especially content-wise. Unfortunately, though, trial-and-error gameplay isn't my cup of tea.
 

Ruwrak

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Wuggy said:
I agree with him.

Otherwise, the presentation was fine. Especially content-wise. Unfortunately, though, trial-and-error gameplay isn't my cup of tea.
It's like Trial and Error married and the marital-product was Frustration.
Then again, once you know what buttons to push you're in the clear. Generally the best place to be is behind your enemy x3
 

PureAussieGamer

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Ruwrak said:
PureAussieGamer said:
I have been trying to work on my tone and trying to make it not sound like im reading off a script, practice makes perfect i guess. Also i usually do synch up the footage with what im talking about but i just wanted to play Dark Souls so i was to lazy to this time around :p

I appropriate any feedback i can get.

Thankyou guys for the kind words!
What might help is to make a script before you start yapping. And once you start, make sure you just make a few takes instead of one long take. And try to make one sentence go into another.

Also, something just hit me, sometimes you need to stop talking and just show the footage with audio under it. It can be a second or 2-3, just to keep the viewers attention with you.

And it's not your tone, it's the fluency (spelling, I dunno how to but I think you get my point.) of your construction.

Because it sounds like this.
As if you stop for a few seconds.
Every time you make a sentence.
It sounds a bit weird.

You see? :p
I do have a script.
I recorded this review in about 26 different Audio sections. But the reason i do video reviews is because i suck at spelling which means i could not do written reviews. I am always happy for feedback but at the same time i have a sponsor, i get free games for reviews like i got Dark Souls for free for example.

Of course i will take everything you said and try to work on it! Thanks.
 

Ruwrak

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PureAussieGamer said:
I do have a script.
I recorded this review in about 26 different Audio sections. But the reason i do video reviews is because i suck at spelling which means i could not do written reviews. I am always happy for feedback but at the same time i have a sponsor, i get free games for reviews like i got Dark Souls for free for example.

Of course i will take everything you said and try to work on it! Thanks.
You have a sponsor? You lucky basterd x3
I get to pay for my games in 'work points'.

I.e. 1 video = 1 point (= roughtly 3 hours work)
1 game is 200-300 points.


>.>
<.<

I feel ripped.
 

PureAussieGamer

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Ruwrak said:
PureAussieGamer said:
I do have a script.
I recorded this review in about 26 different Audio sections. But the reason i do video reviews is because i suck at spelling which means i could not do written reviews. I am always happy for feedback but at the same time i have a sponsor, i get free games for reviews like i got Dark Souls for free for example.

Of course i will take everything you said and try to work on it! Thanks.
You have a sponsor? You lucky basterd x3
I get to pay for my games in 'work points'.

I.e. 1 video = 1 point (= roughtly 3 hours work)
1 game is 200-300 points.


>.>
<.<

I feel ripped.
I guess im lucky.