Recent reviews by Jonchkong

this game is awesome

i love this game

This game is truly badass. It is in objectively the worst state it will ever be on the early access launch and it already blows every other ARPG out of the water. Combat is complex and chunky, good gear is hard to craft and is very valuable as a consequence, and the boss fights are the best I've seen in an ARPG save a few annoying hitbox issues for melee. Looking forward to see how the game improves over time.

early first impressions.. game is forking awesome....

This game is awesome. Tickles the brain like no other deck builder. Really nice pacing and it doesn't feel like you need to commit more than maybe 30 minutes time to any single run while still achieving some crazy depth and synergies. 10/10 addicted to gambling.

This game is incredibly dynamic and unbelievably fun with friends, yet so simple in terms of mechanics and gameplay. It takes a few basic concepts, combines them with horror elements and fires on all cylinders. Deserves every ounce of attention it's been getting these past weeks.

Amazing entry to FromSoft's library. The depth and interest of the world they've created raises the bar much higher than any other game before it that claims to be open world. Every side area feels hand-crafted like it was given a personal touch to make it unique even when assets are being reused. It is easily the most ambitious and well-thought out open world I've ever seen in a video game.
Combat is as good as it has ever been in any souls type game with nearly every new encounter bringing something crazy to the table that will make you say "What the ♥♥♥♥". It's as if every system from the previous FromSoft entries was combined x2 with a tremendous amount of polish and crazy variety.
This game is absolutely loaded with content and exceeded my expectations greater than I could have imagined. It is shocking that they were able to develop this game in the time they did.
Buy it and play it, you will not be disappointed if you are a fan of their other games. FromSoft deserves all the credit in the world for the quality of the work they put out amidst an ocean of shallow, high budget video games that make big promises and don't deliver.

Best and most rewarding ARPG there is in regards to power progression and unique itemization. Time spent is directly correlated to more power spikes and potential for your character build. The only con to this game is the sheer depth and complexity that can be absolutely jarring if you are a new player after so many content updates, but even that can be interpreted as a positive quality as it paves the way for so many possibilities. My remedy for this is following a build guide with a solid leveling section detailing steps along the way. There is always more to learn, more to understand, and a goal to grind towards. Other ARPGs simply cannot compare to the depth and nuance of game play that Path of Exile offers. The lore and the music are also really good. Many people may not pay too much attention to those aspects while on the grind, but PoE builds a fascinating world and has compelling characters with excellent voice acting. I regularly find myself humming the different themes from across the acts. It's a great game if you value a rewarding experience, give it a shot if you have a few dozen hours to learn and grind.

Really just an all around fantastic game, storyline is extremely in depth and even all the side stories that you can go into feel very engaging. Graphics are the best of any game I've ever seen and it runs very smooth. Combat feels fresh in most battles as one or two mistakes can make you pay dearly, and every element of combat, signs, weapons, usables, etc., has the ability to play a major role in your success. Expansive world and almost entirely open, but dangerous if you wander into the wrong area. I really can't find much wrong with this game, maybe the massive amount of places to explore taking up my time, but that even adds to the game.