I actually really like this series because i know for a fact there are some absolute bangers in the ps2 library that you will never find on a mainstream website or youtube channel so thanks bro
@@monkeykidd420 bruh this guy open my eyes to so many great games ace combat before 7 was big and shadow heart a game no one talks about but is classic its so strange every irish youtuber i know is goated maybe with exception of eye patch whose good but generic i hope this guy gets bigger
Honestly, the best part about the PS2 is the obscure game library. There is always just that one game that was released for the console that is incredibly unique, that would've been praised if it was released today, yet nobody ever even knew that it ever existed. I wish I could say that the PS5 library is this unique, alas it's just full of PS4 games, and shovelware :/
The PS2 basically was that perfect narrow period where games were capable of being interesting while still being insanely cheap. Most dev teams from this period would be considered small indies now, so you had that creativity on a much more organized and higher budget position, with much lower expectations.
@@fearedjamesMore than that, they were developing for, to this day, the bestselling console of all time, with only the DS coming within a country mile. So, even moreso than the PS1, PS2 devs got decent funding VERY easily. The last piece of the puzzle, and what separates it most from the state of the industry today, is that while it became insanely popular, it didn't so so by appealing to the casual market. It wasn't until a few years later when the Wii/DS marketed to straight up non-gamers that the industry became irrevocably casual-focused. The "average gamer" was always a concern since the very beginning, but it wasn't until the 7th gen that the lowest-common-denomimator approach really began. So the PS2 benefitted from teams with incredible creative control, massive budgets for the time, and the largest install base ever, without being beholden to mass-appeal approach. It's no wonder this is when so many beloved studios had their "experimental" titles, and entire "experimental" studios cut their teeth. It really was something special. Also this is totally just an opinion, but I think PS2 is peak video game graphics - especially when a developer can really get the emotion engine's individual subprocessors working in harmony, some late PS2 games could actually outperform some of the early PS3/360 titles, especially as devs struggled to grasp the PS3's architecture (which made the EE look like easy mode). I dare anyone to play Valkyrie Profile 2 on hardware (or sufficiently configured emulator on a powerful rig), run through a CRT, and deny it's one of the most visually stunning games ever, not in spite of, but _because of_ the limited resolution. It, and many games like it, are great examples of why resolution isn't everything - hell, why lower resolutions can be better in many circumstances. Same with aspect ratio; widescreen isn't better by virtue of being wider. Anyway, I rambled on longer than I meant to lol but I think you get my point. The PS2, even within its own generation was a perfect storm of circumstances that can never again be recreated
Yo, I originally followed you simply because you were a Persona guy (really appreciate the compendium, as you can imagine) But I'm a much bigger fan of the common ground of love for the best selling video game console and the works it brought to us. Not all these games are for me, not even close, but when you drop something like Sub Rebellion and I'm suddenly opening CDRomance in a new tab, it's a video well spent. Kudos, brother.
Seven Samurai 20XX was such a disastrous game to actually play -- it felt like it promised so much, but the actual game was such a mess. I poured hours into it, convinced there was more to it that I just wasn't getting. There wasn't. And yet, 20 years later, I still think about it all the time.
I picked up Sub Rebellion years ago but didn't play much of it. Thanks for reminding me about it. Now's the time to dust the old PS2 off. If you're looking for a similar game, Treasures of the Deep for PS1 was a long-time favourite of mine.
Wow, I won't take this Maze Action slander! It's one of my favorite games! So first of all it's not someones first attempt at making a game, it's actually a (spiritual) sequel to "THE 迷路" (The Maze) on the PSX. And secound, there are five playable characters not four. So you exposed yourself as a fraud from the very beginning by proving, that you neither did research on the game nor completed it 100%. The gameplay is actually very deep with mechanics like punishing combos if you block them. In tournaments the map has to be hidden so you also have to remember the layout of the maze. Seems like you already figured out the "put your key down at the exit portal" tech and the pause glitch. Great Job! Keep in mind that when you pause the game your opponent completly freezes but you can still finish the animation that you started. Gives you some advantage in melee combat. Only works in the PAL version though. Anyway, looks like you're well on your way to become a pro Maze Action player. "There is nothing wrong with a bit of Maze Action every now and then, it's good for you!" Wow, now you're speaking my language! I'm sorry for calling you a fraud earlier, with that attitude you might even become the next Meiro King!
True,gameplay are fun. The pause glitch are OP. I’ve grinded this game multiple times just to unlock all the skin. You can found the save on the gamefaqs
OK, so that's what happened to that Macross game. I saw a preview for it, and in the pre-internet era I just lost track of it. The game has fantastic graphics. They FEEL better than they actually are. It seems more like a 4K game uploaded at 240P.
Super Dimension Fortress Macross is one of the only fun Macross games to me besides Robotech Battlecry, nothing else has come close to its weighty movement and satisfying gameplay
Considering the connection via Irem and certain visual design elements you can consider Sub Rebellion a spin-off from In the Hunt which explains why the game is so much better than you would expect it to be amidst the usual bargain bin suspects. Though, I suppose these days you don't even find games of this quality in the bargain bin.
Big fan of Sub Rebellion. It was a great sub game. Almost like a flight sim, and the sonar wireframe stuff was great. Then you explore ancient ruins for new sub gear? Would love a similar game.
Ok but like what if you made an "obscure psvita games" for the lols. I'm going to try the macross game on my vita and would love to see more vita stuff.
I got Sub Rebellion early this year and it was fun but so much more could be done to improve upon it to maybe make a second game if it ever took off back in the day. It would have been awesome if it had multiplayer
I’ve been trying to remember a ps2 game from my childhood for years. It’s a top down rpg with multiple races, one is a lizard like people I believe. There are mostly jungle environments in my memory. I breezed through the game and got stuck at the final boss. It’s very hack and slashy but it was fun. I can’t remember anything else about it. I wish I knew the name.
The Super Dimensional Fortress Macross - "Like all Macross games, it never saw a release outside of Japan." And like all Macross games, fan translators avoid it and Gundam games like the plague.
Always wanted to play macros game. I tried Robotech Battle cry or whatever the gamecube one was, but remember it started to feel stale early on. I was curious about the crossover one for ps3, the dreamcast following Max, Millia, and there daughter, and frontiers PSP one, but couldn't find an English patch. I will just have to finda guide and give the games a try.
I miss the 2000s so bad. You never knew what you were going to find in a games or rental shop. Walls filled with mysterious games you'd try on the box art alone. Felt like Japanese devs trying so hard made everyone raise their game. Ironically I think Japan is again showing the way today, focusing on fun than cynical western developers.
I thought every British RUclipsr was required to review the game Thank Goodness You're Here? Isn't it a genetic compulsion, like putting beans on toast?
Had samurai 7 as a kid and loved it but got to a point in the game where it got a hub world or something and ended up lost and never was able to finish it LMAO *edit after getting further in the video* YEAH TO HELL WITH CHAPTER 3 I WAS LOST FOR DAYS AS A KID AND JUST GAVE UP
What is the year 20XX? Is it just an ambiguous date in the future? I tried looking it up and everyone is saying it's from Mega Man and Super Smash Bros, but I still don't know what it means and why it's in so many games
I've seen a gameplay of Maze Action and I think the game is kinda bugged, graphically, but playable I guess. Seven Samurai 20XX reminded me to Time Crisis 3, 'cause the models and textures of the characters looked similar. And Growlanser II... ... reminded me... ... to... ... a hentai... which name I don't know. A character of a hentai.
So, let's be transparent here. This series is just an excuse for you to redpill the Persona fans subbed to your channel into mecha/plane games, isn't it? I respect the hustle if true.
I actually really like this series because i know for a fact there are some absolute bangers in the ps2 library that you will never find on a mainstream website or youtube channel so thanks bro
That's what drew me in about this channel he covers games I've never heard of and some I forgot about
@@monkeykidd420 bruh this guy open my eyes to so many great games ace combat before 7 was big and shadow heart a game no one talks about but is classic its so strange every irish youtuber i know is goated maybe with exception of eye patch whose good but generic i hope this guy gets bigger
absolute banger of a series. the ps2 library is such a deep well of interesting games
Honestly, the best part about the PS2 is the obscure game library. There is always just that one game that was released for the console that is incredibly unique, that would've been praised if it was released today, yet nobody ever even knew that it ever existed. I wish I could say that the PS5 library is this unique, alas it's just full of PS4 games, and shovelware :/
The PS2 basically was that perfect narrow period where games were capable of being interesting while still being insanely cheap. Most dev teams from this period would be considered small indies now, so you had that creativity on a much more organized and higher budget position, with much lower expectations.
Aww life is so hard for you.
@@fearedjamesMore than that, they were developing for, to this day, the bestselling console of all time, with only the DS coming within a country mile. So, even moreso than the PS1, PS2 devs got decent funding VERY easily. The last piece of the puzzle, and what separates it most from the state of the industry today, is that while it became insanely popular, it didn't so so by appealing to the casual market. It wasn't until a few years later when the Wii/DS marketed to straight up non-gamers that the industry became irrevocably casual-focused. The "average gamer" was always a concern since the very beginning, but it wasn't until the 7th gen that the lowest-common-denomimator approach really began.
So the PS2 benefitted from teams with incredible creative control, massive budgets for the time, and the largest install base ever, without being beholden to mass-appeal approach. It's no wonder this is when so many beloved studios had their "experimental" titles, and entire "experimental" studios cut their teeth. It really was something special.
Also this is totally just an opinion, but I think PS2 is peak video game graphics - especially when a developer can really get the emotion engine's individual subprocessors working in harmony, some late PS2 games could actually outperform some of the early PS3/360 titles, especially as devs struggled to grasp the PS3's architecture (which made the EE look like easy mode).
I dare anyone to play Valkyrie Profile 2 on hardware (or sufficiently configured emulator on a powerful rig), run through a CRT, and deny it's one of the most visually stunning games ever, not in spite of, but _because of_ the limited resolution. It, and many games like it, are great examples of why resolution isn't everything - hell, why lower resolutions can be better in many circumstances. Same with aspect ratio; widescreen isn't better by virtue of being wider.
Anyway, I rambled on longer than I meant to lol but I think you get my point. The PS2, even within its own generation was a perfect storm of circumstances that can never again be recreated
I played the Macross PS2 game,it was somewhat difficult but it was fun!
The only thing i never was able to do was unlock Max and Miria's VF-1Js!!
Time to enjoy another video, these are always nice to see
This guy needs a million subs for playing that much maze action!😂
Yo, I originally followed you simply because you were a Persona guy (really appreciate the compendium, as you can imagine)
But I'm a much bigger fan of the common ground of love for the best selling video game console and the works it brought to us. Not all these games are for me, not even close, but when you drop something like Sub Rebellion and I'm suddenly opening CDRomance in a new tab, it's a video well spent. Kudos, brother.
Love these videos so much. Didn't recognize a single game on here and that's amazing.
When it's over. Obscure psp games
ur the goat i look forward to these video for inspiration for my music, im always looking for unique ps2 games and pulling inspiration from them.
oh man growlanser, those games are so f underrated
Seven Samurai 20XX was such a disastrous game to actually play -- it felt like it promised so much, but the actual game was such a mess. I poured hours into it, convinced there was more to it that I just wasn't getting. There wasn't.
And yet, 20 years later, I still think about it all the time.
I picked up Sub Rebellion years ago but didn't play much of it. Thanks for reminding me about it. Now's the time to dust the old PS2 off. If you're looking for a similar game, Treasures of the Deep for PS1 was a long-time favourite of mine.
Wow, I won't take this Maze Action slander! It's one of my favorite games!
So first of all it's not someones first attempt at making a game, it's actually a (spiritual) sequel to "THE 迷路" (The Maze) on the PSX. And secound, there are five playable characters not four. So you exposed yourself as a fraud from the very beginning by proving, that you neither did research on the game nor completed it 100%.
The gameplay is actually very deep with mechanics like punishing combos if you block them. In tournaments the map has to be hidden so you also have to remember the layout of the maze. Seems like you already figured out the "put your key down at the exit portal" tech and the pause glitch. Great Job! Keep in mind that when you pause the game your opponent completly freezes but you can still finish the animation that you started. Gives you some advantage in melee combat. Only works in the PAL version though.
Anyway, looks like you're well on your way to become a pro Maze Action player.
"There is nothing wrong with a bit of Maze Action every now and then, it's good for you!" Wow, now you're speaking my language! I'm sorry for calling you a fraud earlier, with that attitude you might even become the next Meiro King!
True,gameplay are fun.
The pause glitch are OP. I’ve grinded this game multiple times just to unlock all the skin.
You can found the save on the gamefaqs
I love these videos !! They are sooooo comfy !!!
OK, so that's what happened to that Macross game. I saw a preview for it, and in the pre-internet era I just lost track of it. The game has fantastic graphics. They FEEL better than they actually are. It seems more like a 4K game uploaded at 240P.
I LOVW GROWLANSER LET'S GOOO
Yay, more cute Sachiko cutaways ^w^
Super Dimension Fortress Macross is one of the only fun Macross games to me besides Robotech Battlecry, nothing else has come close to its weighty movement and satisfying gameplay
Awesome series man - just binging them all while home sick and kinda play Metaphor Refantzio.
Considering the connection via Irem and certain visual design elements you can consider Sub Rebellion a spin-off from In the Hunt which explains why the game is so much better than you would expect it to be amidst the usual bargain bin suspects. Though, I suppose these days you don't even find games of this quality in the bargain bin.
Hi I’m here to say that you’re underrated ✌️
Sub Rebellion looks absolutely great
Big fan of Sub Rebellion. It was a great sub game. Almost like a flight sim, and the sonar wireframe stuff was great. Then you explore ancient ruins for new sub gear? Would love a similar game.
Ok but like what if you made an "obscure psvita games" for the lols. I'm going to try the macross game on my vita and would love to see more vita stuff.
The final boss in MazeAction is secretly an even older Mike Stoklasa.
more peak ps2 content
Some of these really are Obscure, I looked up maze action and found very few videos.
Yo, I actually have Sub Rebellion! Never could grasp the controls, but always had lots of fun trying to play it!
I got Sub Rebellion early this year and it was fun but so much more could be done to improve upon it to maybe make a second game if it ever took off back in the day. It would have been awesome if it had multiplayer
I’ve been trying to remember a ps2 game from my childhood for years. It’s a top down rpg with multiple races, one is a lizard like people I believe. There are mostly jungle environments in my memory. I breezed through the game and got stuck at the final boss. It’s very hack and slashy but it was fun. I can’t remember anything else about it. I wish I knew the name.
If you've never played Steambot Chronicles/Bumpy Trot, I'd highly recommend that as an obscure PS2 game.
Basically Seven Samurai's equivalent of Lunatics Unleashed
Finally, good ps2 content
Yo a video with at least 1 ps2 game i don't know about amazing
The Super Dimensional Fortress Macross - "Like all Macross games, it never saw a release outside of Japan." And like all Macross games, fan translators avoid it and Gundam games like the plague.
Imagine being immune to guns
Wish you didn't spoil Sub Rebellion
Always wanted to play macros game. I tried Robotech Battle cry or whatever the gamecube one was, but remember it started to feel stale early on. I was curious about the crossover one for ps3, the dreamcast following Max, Millia, and there daughter, and frontiers PSP one, but couldn't find an English patch. I will just have to finda guide and give the games a try.
I miss the 2000s so bad. You never knew what you were going to find in a games or rental shop. Walls filled with mysterious games you'd try on the box art alone. Felt like Japanese devs trying so hard made everyone raise their game. Ironically I think Japan is again showing the way today, focusing on fun than cynical western developers.
I thought every British RUclipsr was required to review the game Thank Goodness You're Here? Isn't it a genetic compulsion, like putting beans on toast?
Who's British? This channel is obviously run by a young Japanese girl in glasses.
these videos always increase the price of the games
I always disguise myself as a fat guy in a hawaiian shirt....well its not really a disguise.
hello snickety slice
Just by the list of games were pretty sure thats youre a big weeb ! Salute like your content keep it up
This series is fckin rad
Had samurai 7 as a kid and loved it but got to a point in the game where it got a hub world or something and ended up lost and never was able to finish it LMAO *edit after getting further in the video* YEAH TO HELL WITH CHAPTER 3 I WAS LOST FOR DAYS AS A KID AND JUST GAVE UP
Can i get a song name at 23:40??
Hehe, free mcboot
Oh, Sachiko uwu
oooo sweet!
Have tha collectors edition of Growlancer. I liked it, but as you said, there are pacing issues due to how slow you level
What is the year 20XX? Is it just an ambiguous date in the future? I tried looking it up and everyone is saying it's from Mega Man and Super Smash Bros, but I still don't know what it means and why it's in so many games
Hey mate, what’s your set up to play ps2 games? What upscaler do you use?
What’s the music you use for showing the memory cards/outro?
I've seen a gameplay of Maze Action and I think the game is kinda bugged, graphically, but playable I guess.
Seven Samurai 20XX reminded me to Time Crisis 3, 'cause the models and textures of the characters looked similar.
And Growlanser II...
... reminded me...
... to...
... a hentai... which name I don't know. A character of a hentai.
22:31 10/10 Best line.
6:59 i wish i had that one
So, let's be transparent here. This series is just an excuse for you to redpill the Persona fans subbed to your channel into mecha/plane games, isn't it?
I respect the hustle if true.