I was always disappointed these games didn’t take off in popularity further / was discontinued, the first 2 in the series were among the best of the DS era undoubtedly. I still remember trying different Dino combos all the time in FF Champions, wishing I could play against real players to limit test battles. There was so much potential
Join the FF Discord in the description. From what I’ve heard, the community has found a way to use wifi in an emulator so they can fight each other online. Seems like there are a decent amount of people who do this as well
@@atommant To add onto this, they were somehow able to jerry rig the wifi to gain access to originally lost DLC for Fossil Fighters Champions as well. Yes, they somehow managed to access DLC from a discontinued service years after the fact. Insane!
@@Steelersrg8 We dont talk about this one.. Its what killed the franchise from getting another game. Though frontiers may be excessively flawed. I hope one day we can make a fangame to imagine it more in the styles of the older titles while keeping some of the good of frontiers intact.
19:19 I remember deleting my save and starting over specifically because of this scene when I was a kid. It caught me off guard so fast and I was so mad, I ended up going with Duna instead.
Not getting a remaster or new game on the switch is criminal. The issues frontiers has are large and numerous. But the dune buggies would be amazing with even larger 3d worlds, bring back the art style from champions and the first game, expand the roster by a large margin and personally I would love a mix of both the stance system and the area swamp system. Removing AI companions or making them optional would be great too, all these things could be done of the switch with far less restrictions and give way more to the minigame. I also love the idea of expanding the cleaning minigame, making more tools needed over just your drill and hammer. Personally I think that can add a great skill ceiling for higher points. I could only go so far in depth on a YT comment on what I would love to see. Biggest thing of them all, fully automated battle animations, the 3d renders were crazy on the NDS. I can only imagine what it would be like if the dinosaurs did more to make the battle seem more live.
Although I never played this version and instead played Champions (and in all honesty I think that game is better than the first one but that may just be bias) this game definitely deserves any and all positive attention it gets because these games are, as the title suggests, underrated DS gems
That damn temple "puzzle" i was stuck for a year. I gave up, made a new character and had a level 12 spinax and stego before the temple. Then i met an older kid who showed me how to get out. I felt so dumb
As a guy who sees dinosaurs as his passion, I loved and still love Fossil Fighters to this day. My favorite Vivosaur, oddly enough was always T-Rex, but Spinax was my second favorite. But then Duna quickly became my favorite. I also have a Fossil Fighters Fanfic called Vivosaur Island Chronicles if anyone is interested.
Also, the bit about Diggins encountering a T-Rex in the Jurassic period is a bit of an anachronism in the game, it would have made more sense if he encountered an Allosaurus, Ceratasaurus, Tarbosaurus or Saurophaganax instead
@@atommant Yeah, I heard there is a manga, but an anime would be cool, I think there is one that has somewhat of the same concept. I think it is called Dinosaur King.
@@alexsookhoo9919 Yeah, that's true. However, it would be cool if Fossil Fighters did have an anime adaptation. I heard rumors in the past that Disney XD was going to make one, but I think the idea ended up being scrapped or it was a fake rumor
Do you mean just having the touch screen usable? Most emulators have that function. Or do you mean having the top screen be the touch screen? If that’s the case then most emulators also have a hotkey or setting to swap them
What is everyone's favorite Vivosaur?
Pachy is the GOAT
Stego 💪
Stego is super underrated. love its design
I use Spinax until the very end EVERY time I play this game. I love that guy
He can really do it all
I was always disappointed these games didn’t take off in popularity further / was discontinued, the first 2 in the series were among the best of the DS era undoubtedly. I still remember trying different Dino combos all the time in FF Champions, wishing I could play against real players to limit test battles. There was so much potential
Join the FF Discord in the description. From what I’ve heard, the community has found a way to use wifi in an emulator so they can fight each other online. Seems like there are a decent amount of people who do this as well
There’s a 3ds one too.
@@atommant To add onto this, they were somehow able to jerry rig the wifi to gain access to originally lost DLC for Fossil Fighters Champions as well. Yes, they somehow managed to access DLC from a discontinued service years after the fact. Insane!
@@Steelersrg8 We dont talk about this one.. Its what killed the franchise from getting another game.
Though frontiers may be excessively flawed. I hope one day we can make a fangame to imagine it more in the styles of the older titles while keeping some of the good of frontiers intact.
I refuse to rest until we get Fossil Fighters on switch
I need it
Reading the back of the box is so real 😭
19:19 I remember deleting my save and starting over specifically because of this scene when I was a kid. It caught me off guard so fast and I was so mad, I ended up going with Duna instead.
Always love seeing videos about fossil fighters. Really underrated games that I've replayed idk how many times at this point.
Definitely underrated for sure
Fantastic video. I’ve always loved this series as a kid, and it’s great to see more people remember this franchise.
Thanks for checking it out! The game holds a special place in my childhood
S-Raptor my GOAT. Oh yeah, also, I love how I accidentally spoil so many things in chat before you say them... I'm not sorry.
Not getting a remaster or new game on the switch is criminal. The issues frontiers has are large and numerous. But the dune buggies would be amazing with even larger 3d worlds, bring back the art style from champions and the first game, expand the roster by a large margin and personally I would love a mix of both the stance system and the area swamp system. Removing AI companions or making them optional would be great too, all these things could be done of the switch with far less restrictions and give way more to the minigame. I also love the idea of expanding the cleaning minigame, making more tools needed over just your drill and hammer. Personally I think that can add a great skill ceiling for higher points. I could only go so far in depth on a YT comment on what I would love to see. Biggest thing of them all, fully automated battle animations, the 3d renders were crazy on the NDS. I can only imagine what it would be like if the dinosaurs did more to make the battle seem more live.
Although I never played this version and instead played Champions (and in all honesty I think that game is better than the first one but that may just be bias) this game definitely deserves any and all positive attention it gets because these games are, as the title suggests, underrated DS gems
@@McGuireMotionProductions champions is definitely better imo but I think the first game has a little more charm to it
Literally grew up on this, scribble nauts, and lego indiana jones, and im so sad i cant play it now
If you look hard enough, there are ways to play those games. I can't legally tell you how though. But you can do it just like I did :)
@@atommant well on a totally unrelated note you got a discord?
I would greatly appreciate a play through of champions! This was peak
Thank you! I started a playthrough of champions on stream a while back, and I want to go back and finish it
That damn temple "puzzle" i was stuck for a year. I gave up, made a new character and had a level 12 spinax and stego before the temple. Then i met an older kid who showed me how to get out. I felt so dumb
y’all know what else is underrated?
this video
Really enjoyed watching this video! I do tend to look for new Fossil Fighters videos people have uploaded and this one doesn't miss!
Thank you!
#ReviveFossilFighters
#whattheysaid
#ReviveFossilFighters
As a guy who sees dinosaurs as his passion, I loved and still love Fossil Fighters to this day.
My favorite Vivosaur, oddly enough was always T-Rex, but Spinax was my second favorite. But then Duna quickly became my favorite.
I also have a Fossil Fighters Fanfic called Vivosaur Island Chronicles if anyone is interested.
I *love* this game but I will also never forgive it for driving me crazy through Mihunekisaurus.
It is pure pain
Wait until he talks about the sequel. *shoots Frontier* The only other game that this franchise had
Champions is amazing. Haven’t heard good things about frontier though
Some redesigns were better than others imo. @@atommant
Fossil fighters of my favorite 3 v 3 dinosaur fight
Also, the bit about Diggins encountering a T-Rex in the Jurassic period is a bit of an anachronism in the game, it would have made more sense if he encountered an Allosaurus, Ceratasaurus, Tarbosaurus or Saurophaganax instead
You should play through Fossil Fighters Champions, you might highly enjoy it
ive played a bit of it on stream already. plan on finishing it eventually. loved it growing up
I want a modern HD game on the switch I would legit pay triple A price for it seeing full combat animations in 3d would be so cool
They were Diga-Diga-bodied
Doug Diggadome owner of the Diggadale Diggadome
This game still has a competitive online scene, if you wernt aware :)
Yeah the discord I linked seems really active as far competitive goes. It seems really cool 👍
champions is peak
Good to know im not the only one who thinks Duna's human disguise looks like discount Zelda 😂
They could've made an anime based on this game. Underrated game for sure!
Wait actually? That’s so cool. I know they made a manga
@@atommant Yeah, I heard there is a manga, but an anime would be cool, I think there is one that has somewhat of the same concept. I think it is called Dinosaur King.
@@samrael8398 there is dinosaur king, but its not the same concept really, similar in certain aspects at best, but still quite different
@@alexsookhoo9919 Yeah, that's true. However, it would be cool if Fossil Fighters did have an anime adaptation. I heard rumors in the past that Disney XD was going to make one, but I think the idea ended up being scrapped or it was a fake rumor
I actually never heard of this game until Jaiden Animations talked about it in a video
Bro that was my shit back in the day
we lucky few got to experience it
Is there a way to emulate this on pc with the tap screen being a main functionality of the gameplay?
Do you mean just having the touch screen usable? Most emulators have that function. Or do you mean having the top screen be the touch screen? If that’s the case then most emulators also have a hotkey or setting to swap them
GREAT VID!!!!!!!!
a rippoff of dinosaur king
Pachy on top
My glorious King
GOAT 🔥🔥🔥
thank you sire o7
Banger video for a banger game. Also let’s go Rangers!
Thank you very much! Massive win tonight 🔵🔴⚪️
I wish there was modded apks for fossil fighters even just simple ones like harder main game or randomized fossils jist wish this took off more
Yeah difficulty mods would definitely make the game more fun. I feel like a lot of the issue is with the AI
pachy respect 🫡
Boy you're cute