Pyre Review 'Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?'

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Karak sits down for a spell with Pyre for PS4 and PC.

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Summary
Great single-player campaign and story, multiplayer is local only but that doesn't stop this from being a huge surprisingly awesome title.

[IvoryOasis]

I love Supergiants desire to keep pushing themselves into new territory....and they go into each title fully with something surprising and artful.

[Churee]

It's a Supergiant game. OF COURSE IT'S A FUCKING BUY

[jamalabdisalam]

sad to see that the AAA drought is coming to an end it's great for indie games to get time to shine

[iokei]

I definitely agree with the buy verdict. I pre-ordered this game knowing full and well that it would not disappoint. So far, my expectations have been surpassed! I love this game, and I am so happy that I chose it to be my first let's play video for my channel. Honestly, I'm scrambling to get a better microphone and such just so my videos can do the game more justice!

[Makkavic]

Ashley, the female vocal in all Supergiant's games is really talented and captures the atmosphere of the game

[emberos]

just based on the joy i got from bastion and transistor, this was a buy for me just to absorb the atmosphere, art, and music. glad to hear the game play held up as well.

[eiadtarabulsi]

I strongly agree. Its pretty much an automatic purchase when its a Supergiant Games release. Their two prior titles Bastion and Transistor were nothing short of amazing and Pyre is no different. The game looks like its an absolute blast to play. I really like the character animations. The soundtrack is right up with the likes of Transistor and Ori and the Blind Forest as far as quality music is concerned. I also like the game's colorful and vibrant graphical aesthetic. The fact that the game runs at 60 fps is the cherry on top of what's an already sweet cake. Multiplayer is local only and repetition does start to settle in towards the end, but those two issues in no way shape or form detract from the overall great experience that pyre has to offer. Thanks a lot Karak!

[jub]

Skipped to the end to hear the verdict. Don't want anything to potentially be spoiled. Love supergiant games,

[Blurgleflargle]

The art comparisons to Ralph Bakshi are spot on. Also cover artworks of Hawkwind and other '80s progressive/psychedelic rock bands.
Oh, and the announcer totally sounds like Victor Saltzpyre from Vermintide. Can't believe it's actually the same voice actor from Bastion and Transistor again.

[Matriculon]

This game was so fucking amazing.

My only criticism: The framerate on PS4. On several rites my game would stutter about so friggin badly that I could barely tell what the fuck was going on.

I love this game, but at the same time I feel like it has no fucking business to drop in frames. How the hell can Horizon Zero Dawn run buttery smooth with some of the best graphics I've ever seen on console ever, but this game completely loses it's shit whenever something actually happens gameplaywise?

… still:
10/10

[badsketch]

This channel is seriously the best. Deep insightful reviews without that feeling of lack of originality.

[Gfunk]

I cant for the life of me work out WTF is happening during the gameplay

[yupyup]

Loved Bastion, platinum'd Transistor, so hell yeah I'm getting this!

[Aboveup]

Game looks great. In terms of multiplayer, you probably also heard the early talks about it. They didn't even consider it originally and only added it because everyone kept getting confused as to why they didn't want to add it. Couch multiplayer being there is already a small miracle.

[tiggerforhim]

Former subscriber to the AJS, saw your name mentioned, came here, love your work. Thanks for not calling your subscribers toxic, whiny, entitled, and set out to destroy you. I've been looking at this game for some time, and am pleased to see it reviewed. AJ used to review smaller more indie type of games like this but he can't be bothered to do the AAA ones either.

[mastershake]

Nice. I preordered this on impulse because I like the banner saga games so much. Its nice to know I didn't mess up. PS. Love your reviews. Keep 'em up.

[nicklager]

I may not be too interested in this game but i still watch the review because i enjoy your summary and the length of the vids you put up.

[Rc]

I picked it up last night and have maybe 5 hours into it so far. I'm really intrigued by it -- I feel like I'm reading a book which reinforces the narrative in a way that I find really pleasing. The buddy road trip also reminds me of JoJo's Bizarre Adventures and the Rite gameplay reminds me of sports anime. Combined with the gorgeous visuals and music I think it's a really interesting combination. I don't often play interactive narrative driven games and I haven't played games like Bloodbowl, so it all feels very refreshing to me. I'm definitely looking forward to playing more tonight when I get home!

[seanr]

Man, I love your reviews. Top notch stuff!