Action Button Pictures premiered a new video focused on the classic game set in Los Angeles on April 21, 2025. While the live event quelled initial doubts about its release, it sparked fierce debates among fans about its length and content format.
Many fans praised the high production quality, with one person saying, "Holy shit. Just opened YT to see it was live! Canโt believe Iโm actually seeing it debut." Others enjoyed the production value but expressed concerns over its pacing. One viewer remarked, "Already the production quality of this video was worth the wait in my opinion." However, a wave of negative responses quickly emerged regarding its length and format.
Commenters noted, "9 hours long, holy shit," highlighting how taxing the near nine-hour runtime felt for viewers. Some echoed dissatisfaction, stating, "Iโm skipping around here and there 6 hours in. This is just a letโs play in a monotone detective voice?" This negative sentiment underscored a strong desire for more engaging, episodic content over a lengthy recap.
Critics seemed unified in their disappointment. As one user stated, "Itโs just a recap of LA Noire with no analysis or interesting insights." While many found the overall delivery lacking, some mentioned humorous moments, with a user reporting, "I got 15 minutes into the video, and my GF came out demanding I tell her what the fuck I was watching!" They expressed frustrations with the lack of depth, with one person saying, "3 hours in and I'm really missing the typical AB approach that involves excellent storytelling and analysis."
"An honest Tim? Now thereโs an oxymoron for you."
๐ฎ Quality Concerns: Many stressed the need for better narrative structure.
๐ Excessive Length: The 9-hour format was a major sticking point, with fans favoring shorter content.
๐ค Expectations vs. Delivery: There was a strong preference for storytelling over mere plot recaps.
โณ "Itโs just a recap and his voice is worse than usual!"
โฝ Some appreciate the production but crave more engagement.
โป "Iโm assuming this is the start to a series, but we need focus!"
Interestingly, as the discourse evolves, many fans wonder if future content will shift back toward engaging storytelling. How will these criticisms shape the direction of Action Button's upcoming videos?