@@ImFangzBro I had a rat that made it to 5 IRL. He was the sweetest thing. It really is amazing how old that is for a rat, though! 3 is considered a great run.
@@TheNomad94I can’t believe I just found out Overclock can be stacked right after I finish the game, oh well, maybe for another run I’ll try to make better use of it.
I just challenged myself trying to beat the game without using any skill points and forgot to unequip all my +attack items from verm before the aquila fight, so I had to overclock Siobahn 20 times, shield break and one shot him with a single spreadfire, 255 damage and 0.11 left on the clock. What an amazing game.
I beat this boss JUST as the countdown started. I made the mistake of thinking if I took out the main threat, the sidekicks wouldn't matter and had to scramble to take them out in the last seconds.
Spoilers for those who haven't played the game! You really have to give Aquila credit. They know damn well they don't stand a chance of actually killing the party, so they settle for dragging out the fight as long as possible (poison bombs, health potions, robot minions, even simple blocking) for Excalibur to launch. You don't often see bosses do that.
I give them great respect for one fact, Aquilla has been extremely consistent in being very logical, it's pretty ingenious to have that reflected in the fight just like you said, Aquilla gave their life to this for no fanfare or glory. small saga is quite brilliant at times..
I absolutely love the presentation in this battle all together, for those who played it will know damn well the reference to the original source and how the "Metal Gears" Are turning in the clock
@@CaliCosmicGal oh my god I never noticed, I thought he was deadass just floating and rolled with it. The sprite work in this game is absolutely insane.
I just had Gwen keep his defense down, and when Siobhan had gotten a good enough overclock, I nuked 'im with Hellfire. Did more damage than he had max health. When I killed the ads, I had 40 seconds left. Still, an awesome fight.
Dunno why anyone had issues with him. Verm's strong, but Siobhan outperforms the entire party by a mile with stacking overclock, and Gwen's damage never felt much lower than Verm's (save for a few specific boss fights). Her bleed stuff and Siobhan's fire tear through so much of that game.
Yeas but also verm learns his ultimate move by one of the cissors sisters a tehinque that is prettu powerful that you can stake rage on verm and he can deal a ton, besides most of the fights are bosses and there are also specific bosses that one of your party memebers can fight
@@Yoyopizzacat Yeah, Siobhan one-shots basically everything in the entire game since she can just bypass the action point system. Especially if you use Bruce to keep handing turns to her. Verm is strong (esp against the human enemies) but Gwen and Siobhan are no less busted when you spec Gwen into bleed and just keep charging Siobhan's lighter.
Shame this was the only fight where the low difficulty didn't hamstring the presentation. A lot of the other major ones could have been so cool if they hadn't been too easy to take seriously.
Hands down, one of my favorite tracks in the game. I wish I knew what the voices in the background are because I feel like it's a reference to something, it makes you want to f-cking *go*
Quite mischievous to have you fight a boss under a timer without your best damage dealer! But I loved Aquila regardless. The reuse of his sidekicks just to waste your time is very good boss design.
@@alexandrert8252Verm: I'm a heavy damage dealer. Siobahn: Hold my sunflower seed. *Charges up to the power greater than the bomb in the clocktower.* FUCK IT WE BALL!!!!!
@@NikkibuhDon't get me wrong, it sounds cool but on repeat listens, they aren't as hype as parts surrounding it. I just think they didn't need to be as noticeable, maybe spread out the dialogue or don't have the instruments calm down as much.
It would have been a good song even without them, but it wouldn't have been nearly as distinct and especially on a first listen it wouldn't have been as impactful if you were struggling to hear the voice stings over the music. Without that, I think the first experience wouldn't have been as impactful, and I think that's more important than making game music good for listening. And I honestly also disagree about it making for worse listening music, since it's jarring and disjointed by design, and the shifts between voiceover and music accentuate that.
"Where do you workout?"
"The Library."
**lifts themselves up solely by heir tail**
And remember, they were a senior citizen. He didn't expect to survive past winter.
@@Nyrufa They're five, by the way. They're the rat equivalent of 200 years old.
@@ImFangzBro I had a rat that made it to 5 IRL. He was the sweetest thing. It really is amazing how old that is for a rat, though! 3 is considered a great run.
All these people saying "without your best damage dealer" as if Sioban doesn't one shot Aquila with a half-decent setup
I lost the fight once because I didn't know Overclock can be stacked
@@TheNomad94I can’t believe I just found out Overclock can be stacked right after I finish the game, oh well, maybe for another run I’ll try to make better use of it.
@@TheNomad94 same
overclock is insanity
overclock + overclock + hellfire = literal actual hell on earth
"Who do you take me for? I am not a crude utilitarian."
Just a regular maniac then.
A Psycho, one may say
"is anyone even listening?"
I just challenged myself trying to beat the game without using any skill points and forgot to unequip all my +attack items from verm before the aquila fight, so I had to overclock Siobahn 20 times, shield break and one shot him with a single spreadfire, 255 damage and 0.11 left on the clock. What an amazing game.
you couldve gotten the more powerful version o wyrmfire if you go back to siobhan's kingdom
I think then there is not enough energy
them actually
@@dsmaster7173 🤓
this boss fight gets intense really quick, the timer does not help
I beat this boss JUST as the countdown started. I made the mistake of thinking if I took out the main threat, the sidekicks wouldn't matter and had to scramble to take them out in the last seconds.
Rodentia: We're getting out of the Anthropocene with this one!
Humans: You're what?
"So, you enjoy role-playing games?"
When the mole yells ‘Backblast clear’, you *listen*
Goddamnit, Fatman AND Psycho Mantis? Fused into a RAT? This is so metal, I love it.
I killed him with THREE seconds left. Holy Ratlas...
Spoilers for those who haven't played the game!
You really have to give Aquila credit. They know damn well they don't stand a chance of actually killing the party, so they settle for dragging out the fight as long as possible (poison bombs, health potions, robot minions, even simple blocking) for Excalibur to launch. You don't often see bosses do that.
I give them great respect for one fact, Aquilla has been extremely consistent in being very logical, it's pretty ingenious to have that reflected in the fight just like you said, Aquilla gave their life to this for no fanfare or glory.
small saga is quite brilliant at times..
The song is called "The Anthropocene" officially. I bought the deluxe edition on itch and have mp3s of all the songs so that's how I know.
Oh cool, thanks for the heads up! Got the game on Steam and didn't even realize the soundtrack was already available on itch!
I absolutely love the presentation in this battle all together, for those who played it will know damn well the reference to the original source and how the "Metal Gears" Are turning in the clock
The fact they uses their tail to stand on making them look like they were floating added so much to this battle
It took me a second to realize that myself lol @@CaliCosmicGal
The character looked familiar. But can you tell me what's the reference?
@@CaliCosmicGal oh my god I never noticed, I thought he was deadass just floating and rolled with it. The sprite work in this game is absolutely insane.
@@TheHeavieKiwie It's Psycho Mantis from MGS!
The way that voice just talks about global warming while the melody plays really reminded me of "living in the light" from The Binding of Isaac
omfg, I *_LOVE THE FACT THAT IT'S FOUR MINUTES_* , SO IT MATCHES THE TIMER
I absolutely love when a game gives you soundtrack whiplash, but this one gets even more points for sounding like The Prodigy
Yet another indie game putting half the modern day AAA releases to absolute shame! THIS is how you do a boss! And with a KILLER track too!
Countdowns in turn based battle games always makes everyone lock in.
Gotta remember to but one in any game I make.
When the mouse's life is small and pathetic.
But the fight is fast and manic 🗣🗣🗣🔥🔥
The way it transitions into the OG battle theme reminds me of photoshop flowey in undertale and I love it
I just had Gwen keep his defense down, and when Siobhan had gotten a good enough overclock, I nuked 'im with Hellfire. Did more damage than he had max health. When I killed the ads, I had 40 seconds left. Still, an awesome fight.
Absolute banger of a boss theme
Bless you for uploading this
THE FIGHT DOESN'T GIVE YOU ENOUGH TIME TO ENJOY HOW BADASS IT ALL IS
THANK YOU! Someone FINALLY uploaded this! I've had it in my head for DAYS since beating the game. Bless you!
That moment when he goes full Psycho Mantis on you
I never experienced that part 😮
It was wild to learn some of these things specifically from this fight. The rainwater thing blew my mind.
I was just like: HES FUCKING FLOATING NOW?!
Nah he just works out, his tail has enough muscles to lift himself up.
Greatest environmentalist song ever written
Almost lost on time because I was busy listening to this bop.
This song made me lose my MIND when I beat the game yesterday. Thanks for uploading it!
Dunno why anyone had issues with him. Verm's strong, but Siobhan outperforms the entire party by a mile with stacking overclock, and Gwen's damage never felt much lower than Verm's (save for a few specific boss fights). Her bleed stuff and Siobhan's fire tear through so much of that game.
Yeas but also verm learns his ultimate move by one of the cissors sisters a tehinque that is prettu powerful that you can stake rage on verm and he can deal a ton, besides most of the fights are bosses and there are also specific bosses that one of your party memebers can fight
@@denysvisiontrue, true
bruh only now i found out you can stack overclock. whole game i just used verm as damage dealer because rage and cleave and then the ultimate thing
@@Yoyopizzacat Yeah, Siobhan one-shots basically everything in the entire game since she can just bypass the action point system. Especially if you use Bruce to keep handing turns to her. Verm is strong (esp against the human enemies) but Gwen and Siobhan are no less busted when you spec Gwen into bleed and just keep charging Siobhan's lighter.
Shame this was the only fight where the low difficulty didn't hamstring the presentation. A lot of the other major ones could have been so cool if they hadn't been too easy to take seriously.
Hands down, one of my favorite tracks in the game. I wish I knew what the voices in the background are because I feel like it's a reference to something, it makes you want to f-cking *go*
Dunno if they are a reference to something, but the "one" that speak is a texbot. You know, like loquendo or something.
This was a w boss when I first played it
This makes me wish the combat was hard
Extinctionist ahh beat
Let's mosey.
god this game is kino
Reminds me psycho mantis from metal gear
Quite mischievous to have you fight a boss under a timer without your best damage dealer! But I loved Aquila regardless. The reuse of his sidekicks just to waste your time is very good boss design.
But Siobhan is in the fight
@@alexandrert8252 I mean robot sidekicks
@@galloviking4766 no, I mean that Siobhan is by far a better damage dealer that Verm
@@alexandrert8252Verm: I'm a heavy damage dealer.
Siobahn: Hold my sunflower seed. *Charges up to the power greater than the bomb in the clocktower.* FUCK IT WE BALL!!!!!
Shame the rest of them got taken down.
pov: your running away in a factory whilst being chased by a shadowed creature.
This one slaps, its just kind of a shame the vocal parts slow the song.
theyre easily the best part of the fucking song
@@NikkibuhDon't get me wrong, it sounds cool but on repeat listens, they aren't as hype as parts surrounding it. I just think they didn't need to be as noticeable, maybe spread out the dialogue or don't have the instruments calm down as much.
It would have been a good song even without them, but it wouldn't have been nearly as distinct and especially on a first listen it wouldn't have been as impactful if you were struggling to hear the voice stings over the music. Without that, I think the first experience wouldn't have been as impactful, and I think that's more important than making game music good for listening. And I honestly also disagree about it making for worse listening music, since it's jarring and disjointed by design, and the shifts between voiceover and music accentuate that.
ah yes, the Doomer National Anthem