Unsung Warriors | Playtest Feedback Try #2 - 1080p, bad audio, auto captions
3Note #2:
This is the second version of this video I've uploaded. This one has voice isolation turned on and, in theory, little to no game sound whatssoever — though it wouldn't surprise me if the algorithm still finds ways to demonetise the video. I've also added auto-generated captions for anyone who hates the distorted sound.
Basically it's an awful viewing experience now.
Note #1 (from the first reupload):
The original version of this video went through all checks and processing fine. I usually leave videos a day or two where possible to make sure there are no copyright claims, especially where indie devs and demos are concerned, but due to the disclaimer from the devs at the start of the demo I felt fairly safe. As there were no issues, I removed the files from my HD while cleaning up stuff for FF16 and thought nothing more of it.
Unfortunately, what I hadn't counted on was a manual review of the video after I made it Public. It got hit with FIVE copyright claims — all for the types of royalty free music that devs keep on using without ensuring proper licensing — and became instantly demonetised for me, but would be covered in ads for these copyright holders.
So I made the video private, downloaded it in 1080p, and edited out the audio in all of the sections they're claiming all of my revenue for. Chances are when I make this one live they'll probably find more. I don't trust these royalty free places as far as I can throw them, but equally indie devs HAVE to stop using royalty free stuff available online if they want people to publicise their game through streaming and YT. I know WHY they do it — it's cheaper than hiring a musician, I suspect — but still...
Unfortunately this leaves a video with somewhat subpar audio and only 1080p resolution, which kinda ruins the one thing that this game really has going for it: the aesthetic.
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First impressions and feedback on the playtest/beta gameplay of Unsung Warriors, an upcoming 2D co-op platformer with an incredibly charming artstyle.
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Chapters for Copyright Claims
0:00 - Intro
9:16 - "Impending Doom" (Dane Forrest Obuchowski)
10:55 - Gameplay
21:15 - "Mother Earth" (Jonathan Nicholas Adamich)
23:00 - Gameplay
24:19 - "Dark Ages: The Threat" (Bjorn Lynne)
25:41 - Gameplay
53:05 - "Time Passengers (No Pulse)" (Francesco Giovannangelo)
55:36 - Gameplay
1:05:52 - "Ethereal World / Nostalgia" (UniqueSound/Dream Sight Music)
1:07:13 - Gameplay
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