PlayStation's Concord is a Woke Steaming Pile of S**t (Review)

Summary

The video script discusses the issues faced with PlayStation's new hero shooter game, Concord, which is criticized for its slow and clunky gameplay, reminiscent of a mix between Destiny 2 and Rainbow Six Siege. The game's beta version is described as a 'steaming pile' due to its high crash rate on PC, despite being a paid access. The character designs are heavily criticized for being unappealing and overly diverse to the point of ugliness, potentially impacting the game's skin sales. The script also touches on the game's performance issues, monotonous feel, and the controversy surrounding the display of character pronouns.

Takeaways

• 🎮 The game discussed is a PlayStation hero shooter, criticized for its slow pace and clunky gameplay.
• 💰 The game was available for pre-order on Steam with a paid beta access, which was heavily criticized for crashing upon launch.
• 🖥️ The player had a better experience with the game's controller on PlayStation 5, despite preferring keyboard and mouse for first-person shooters.
• 👎 The game's pacing and mechanics were unfavorably compared to Overwatch, Destiny 2, and Rainbow Six Siege, with a consensus that it lacks fluidity.
• 🏋️‍♂️ The game's characters were described as slow and difficult to traverse the map effectively, unlike the mobility seen in other hero shooters.
• 🔫 The weapons in the game felt underpowered, with a high reliance on precision shooting and reloading that detracts from the gameplay experience.
• 🎨 The character designs were criticized for being unattractive and overly diverse to the point of being 'soulless' and 'ugly', potentially impacting skin sales.
• 🏰 The game's map design was praised as one of the few positive aspects, with well-thought-out multiplayer layouts.
• 💬 The game includes team death match and kill confirmed modes, but the inability to select multiple of the same characters was seen as a limitation.
• 🚫 The beta version of the game was deemed a disaster due to its paid access and the inability to even start the game, leading to a negative first impression.

Q & A

What is the main issue the speaker has with the game Concord?

The speaker is critical of Concord, stating that it's a 'steaming pile' of issues, with the game crashing immediately upon launch on PC, despite being a paid beta.

Why did the speaker pre-order the game on Steam?

The speaker pre-ordered the game on Steam to gain access to the beta, despite it being a paid beta, to give the game a fair shot on their preferred platform, PC.

How does the speaker describe the gameplay experience of Concord?

The speaker describes the gameplay as slow and clunky, comparing it to a mix of Destiny 2 and Rainbow Six Siege, but without the fluidity of Overwatch.

What does the speaker think about the game's pacing and character movement?

The speaker finds the game's pacing to be slow, with character movement being particularly clunky and slow, akin to wearing 'lead shoes'.

How does the speaker feel about the game's character designs?

The speaker is highly critical of the character designs, describing them as unattractive and part of a 'soulless corporate diversity checklist'.

What does the speaker suggest about the game's monetization strategy?

The speaker questions the game's ability to sell character skins due to the unappealing character designs, which they believe will not attract players to spend money on customization.

What does the speaker like about the game's map design?

Despite the overall negative impression, the speaker appreciates the game's map design, stating that the maps are well-crafted and enjoyable to play on.

Why does the speaker recommend waiting for the free beta instead of buying the game?

The speaker recommends waiting for the free beta because the game is in a poor state, not enjoyable to play, and they believe it's not worth paying for at this stage.

What is the speaker's opinion on the game's performance and controls?

While the speaker did not have major issues with the game's controls and found the performance to be good for the most part, they did not enjoy the overall gameplay experience.

What does the speaker think about the game's potential as a PlayStation exclusive?

The speaker expresses skepticism about PlayStation's decision to make Concord an exclusive and buy the studio behind it, questioning the vision behind such a move.