Hey Derek, just read the news about CGR and CGRUNDERTOW retiring. Talk about devastating. I just want you to know you're my absolute favorite game reviewer out there. You and TJ are the best and for years I learned much about writing reviews from you guys (I write video game reviews on Amazon and even made it to the top 500 for a time under the name Relytia. My review for Ocarina of Time 3D is the top one on that page... haven't written one in a long time though). I have always wanted to put video reviews on YT because you guys inspire me. I still might. This masterpiece review is just another in a vastly long list. Your videos on Zelda games, Metroid Prime, the classic NES games, the Mario series, etc are nothing short of legendary in my book. I hope you see this and I hope you keep us Undertoads in the know so we can keep up with where you go next if it's in the video game sphere. Would love to hear what TJ is up to as well. Sorry for the rambly comment. Have a great day Derek.
+Derek Buck You guys should've started a crowdfunding campaign to keep undertow going. You gave me endless entertainment, especially over the past year. I'd donate so much money to that....:(
It's a shame he doesn't get as many views as the bigger review channels considering how much more he puts in. You don't see IGN saying the things he says.
+Derek Buck Even though I cussed you out and called you all kinds of shit it is a little sad that I won't be seeing you reviewing crappy games and cussing you out anymore.
+audioblinker Yes it was an excellent review indeed Would he have done more of that earlier, CGRundertow may have lastet (allthough I sort of doubt it, that it wuld have increased views enough)
Review felt even better with the recent news, I do hope you still stay in the industry somehow Derek unlike Mark is, its your passion I'm sure someone'll offer you a job - or certainly start your own. Peace.
I've been a fan of CGR and Undertow for a very long time. I'm very sad to see Undertow going away, but I'm happy to read that Derek plans to continue elsewhere. Great review, by the way.
Sad to hear the news... this is one of my favorite gaming channels... Hope to see Derek still reviewing games online one way or another though I really liked your reviews
My kids play the living hell out of this game, it is utterly amazing, as a father to play levels that your kids create, and challenge you to beat! Only nintendo can still suprise and amaze us! Great review Derek! ps: sweet last name, BUCK, as in STARBUCK (from battle star galactica), male deer, knife, etc!
+Ziggy7800Pro Yeah, I agree. Even if it's just something more of a "hobby" channel than a more profesionally put-together show, I"m still hoping to see more content from him in some form. It's sad/annoying/aggravating to see CGR & Undertow basically coming to a close, but... Mark has already said that he'll be continuing it as it originally was, as more of a hobby, so I'd totally love it if Derek did something like that too in some form. There just arent any other game reviewers whose opinions I care about right now aside from these guys. ....there also arent any others that are as entertaining. Is it just me, or do most reviewers take things WAY too seriously? Correct me if I'm wrong, but games are supposed to be fun, I think... and too many of them seem to forget this.
Can you make a whole game or is it just random levels. Like can you write a whole story making world 1-1 1-2 1-3 ect. or is it just one level and done, next level?
+wastnTIMEwastnTIME When you make levels, you save them into slots that are Worlds. You can play these Worlds one at a time if you like or on their own.
5:22 - What you're actually talking about is, its like you can see how it would be if it got a "remake" in a different version of it. Mario has always been a puzzle game that started to advance and work like a Rube Goldberg Machine. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rube_Goldberg_machine Even tough Mario has little story, it doesn't matter, because its always been about the gameplay and feel of style. Bottom line? Simple fun.
I swear...Derek. I love watching your nintendo reviews. You nail them every time. EVERYTIME! Every word and sentence has a purpose. With the recent bad news, I really hope I see more you around the internets.
@Ty Zwisler maybe, but little big planet had loose terrible platforming, and, maybe ahead of it's time rather than right time. Charming as all get out though, particularly with Stephen Fry narrating.
Such a cool game! I'm having lots of fun playing Super Mario Maker. You can make your own Super Mario Bros. levels, and play insane level challenges, how is that not awesome?!
Best of Luck to the team at CGR Undertow... CGR made me start collecting retro toys, and video games... My entire game collection is of games that you, and Mark have reviewed... Lastly, I would like to thank the entire staff at CGR for their amazing quality, and attention to detail your reviews have... Thanks for everything, Mark and Derek...
Hi Derek, I've been watching CGRUndertow for a while now, and I heard the news that this channel is retiring. It's really sad to know that, I know it's hard to survive on RUclips now as there's so much competition, but you and Lord Carnage are soooooo much better than a large percentage of reviewers on RUclips. You guys just get IT, but when you don't pray on negativity or drama, its really hard to convince people to stick watching your videos. I appreciate all that you have done and thank you for giving me insight on games in a perspective I wouldn't have seen from anyone else.
+callmeking17 So true, same with Angry Joe , and lazy game reviews for PC games I am gonna miss these guys derrick is one of the funniest game journalists ever in the history of video game journalism
Random guy on the internet here. Just want to comment I've enjoyed your reviews. The stuff you say, like in this Mario Maker review here, just rings true. I'll take your videos over IGN's any day. Good luck with your future endeavours!
Derek, this is one of your best reviews: you actually backed your poetic waxing (something that annoys me at times with your reviews) with excellent OPINIONS and ANALYSIS. Nice one!
Also: Sounds Remember how in the Manual of the Original Super Mario Bros. they claimed that Bowser turned the Citizens of the Mushroom Kingdoom into those Bricks that Mario could destroy? Now you can finally authenticate that claim you Mass Murderer ;-P
Great Review. I hope to see more quality rather than quantity in the last month. Go out with style. All the best Derek. CGR really inspired me to do my reviews.
It's sad that cgr and cgr undertow will be ending soon. I have been a long time follower and watching and re watched daily. Hands down the best opinion reviews on RUclips hands down. I can just feel the end in this video. :(
I can't believe cgr is going. I have been watching both classic game room and cgr undertow for over 3 years now. :(I just got the news. I have learned so much about video games just from watching classic game room.
Cgr undertow is my favorite review channel, and though I love mark and his content, there will definitely be a gaping hole in me from this ending. I love you guys, you take care of yourselves! :) this is so sad...
+GT6SuzukaTimeTrials Because he needs to pay his bills. CGR isn't making enough to live of it, especially with all the fixed costs (rather large office space , Derek). So he quits CGR as business and tries to earn money some other way, instead of continuing it and running straight into into chapter 11 and having to sell his dog. Actually a smart move. So he does something different and just keeps CGR as a hobby. Sad, but smart. Wish it would be kid-minded guys like AVGN, that had to go but not CGR.
I liked this channel better than CGR because you review modern games more frequently. I was able relate to this channel more for that reason. It would be sad to see you go.
Admittedly, I was never as big a fan of CGR Undertow as much as regular CGR. But I'm going to miss ya Derek, I hope you find another opportunity to share your thoughts in the gaming industry.
Ah, it's so nice to come home and watch an episode of CGRUndertow. Some things never change. Boy, I'm so attached to Derek and his videos, if he ever stopped, I would probably literally *kill myself*.
Hey Derek, just read the news about CGR and CGRUNDERTOW retiring. Talk about devastating. I just want you to know you're my absolute favorite game reviewer out there. You and TJ are the best and for years I learned much about writing reviews from you guys (I write video game reviews on Amazon and even made it to the top 500 for a time under the name Relytia. My review for Ocarina of Time 3D is the top one on that page... haven't written one in a long time though). I have always wanted to put video reviews on YT because you guys inspire me. I still might. This masterpiece review is just another in a vastly long list. Your videos on Zelda games, Metroid Prime, the classic NES games, the Mario series, etc are nothing short of legendary in my book. I hope you see this and I hope you keep us Undertoads in the know so we can keep up with where you go next if it's in the video game sphere. Would love to hear what TJ is up to as well. Sorry for the rambly comment. Have a great day Derek.
+Relytia I can't hug you through a RUclips comment, but this is me trying. :)
+Derek Buck You guys should've started a crowdfunding campaign to keep undertow going. You gave me endless entertainment, especially over the past year. I'd donate so much money to that....:(
+Derek Buck haha thanks man. That means a lot to me, it really does. I'll hug you back by following you wherever you go after CGR. :)
It's a shame he doesn't get as many views as the bigger review channels considering how much more he puts in. You don't see IGN saying the things he says.
Don't go CGR undertow!!!
Hey, guys. It's me, Derek. We're not dead yet! We have another month of CGR Undertow, so let's make it a good one! I love all you, even the jerks.
We love you too Derek, even the jerks. Viva la Undertow (at least for the next month or so)!
I'm really going to miss watching the entire CGR crew. Watching your guys shingenans always made my day. Best of luck to everyone.
+Derek Buck Thanks for all that you've done for the community. Your reviews have been quite valuable to me.
+Derek Buck Even though I cussed you out and called you all kinds of shit it is a little sad that I won't be seeing you reviewing crappy games and cussing you out anymore.
+Derek Buck THX Drerek for good job in this channel and good luck in you r next projects
Derek really brought it with this one!
These next few reviews will be heart-wrenching... Hope we can continue to see you here on RUclips.
I wish this channel didn't have to end =(
This is probably the best and most honest review for Mario Maker I've seen on the net thank you.
+audioblinker
Yes it was an excellent review indeed Would he have done more of that earlier, CGRundertow may have lastet (allthough I sort of doubt it, that it wuld have increased views enough)
I personally thought it be like the LBP 3 review.
Review felt even better with the recent news, I do hope you still stay in the industry somehow Derek unlike Mark is, its your passion I'm sure someone'll offer you a job - or certainly start your own. Peace.
A Seinfeld stage....genius
I've been a fan of CGR and Undertow for a very long time. I'm very sad to see Undertow going away, but I'm happy to read that Derek plans to continue elsewhere.
Great review, by the way.
Derek don't tell Mark this but I've been prefering your stuff over the main CGR channel the past two months. Best at your future endeavors!
Well done for posting this so soon after MP10!
I'm just happy that the Wii u sales are gonna skyrocket over the holidays because of Mario maker and the bundle. kids need more Nintendo
Nintendo were already beaten to the punch on game makers, both for PC and console.
Sad to hear the news... this is one of my favorite gaming channels... Hope to see Derek still reviewing games online one way or another though I really liked your reviews
My kids play the living hell out of this game, it is utterly amazing, as a father to play levels that your kids create, and challenge you to beat! Only nintendo can still suprise and amaze us! Great review Derek! ps: sweet last name, BUCK, as in STARBUCK (from battle star galactica), male deer, knife, etc!
What version of Mario 1 did you play at the beggining of the video?
One of, if not the very best viddy Derek ever made. Great work there :-) .
This alone makes me want to get a Wii U. Great review!
Just in time for the new checkpoint update! Also, the 10 Mario Challenge is for sample levels, not online levels... those are in 100 Mario Challenge.
so sad you guys are leaving, I'll stay subbed out of loyalty. you are really great and underrated reviews. good luck!
Nintendo is and always will be the best!
+Lore Torrent Hell no.
IS THE BEST!!!
Nintendo needs to hurry up with the NX.
Oh wait, that'll fail too.
@@arronharrington4109
So much for the switch failing huh?
Oh wow i remember making that comment lol.
i noticed you sped up the music so they couldnt copyright claim? and why is undertow being retired?
We'll miss you CGRUndertow :(
I never played this. Is it good?
Great review...Derek I hope you start your own RUclips channel after CGRUNDERTOW ends...
+Ziggy7800Pro I hope so too I love his reviews its funny it was so funny when he was going insane lol.
+Ziggy7800Pro
What do you mean it will "end"?
+Ziggy7800Pro
If he's smart, he'll do something that earns money.
+Ziggy7800Pro Yeah, I agree. Even if it's just something more of a "hobby" channel than a more profesionally put-together show, I"m still hoping to see more content from him in some form. It's sad/annoying/aggravating to see CGR & Undertow basically coming to a close, but... Mark has already said that he'll be continuing it as it originally was, as more of a hobby, so I'd totally love it if Derek did something like that too in some form. There just arent any other game reviewers whose opinions I care about right now aside from these guys. ....there also arent any others that are as entertaining. Is it just me, or do most reviewers take things WAY too seriously? Correct me if I'm wrong, but games are supposed to be fun, I think... and too many of them seem to forget this.
I just bought a Wii u with Maker today. I was addicted to Bounce Ball for months so, I'm pretty sure I'm about to be off the map for a while
Can you make a whole game or is it just random levels. Like can you write a whole story making world 1-1 1-2 1-3 ect. or is it just one level and done, next level?
+wastnTIMEwastnTIME When you make levels, you save them into slots that are Worlds. You can play these Worlds one at a time if you like or on their own.
5:22 - What you're actually talking about is, its like you can see how it would be if it got a "remake" in a different version of it. Mario has always been a puzzle game that started to advance and work like a Rube Goldberg Machine.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rube_Goldberg_machine
Even tough Mario has little story, it doesn't matter, because its always been about the gameplay and feel of style. Bottom line? Simple fun.
i remember does all this stuff in little big planet psp...
I swear...Derek. I love watching your nintendo reviews. You nail them every time. EVERYTIME! Every word and sentence has a purpose. With the recent bad news, I really hope I see more you around the internets.
best review I've seen for this game. much deeper and more thought out than what usually makes its way to RUclips. damn I'm gonna miss this channel.
Derek was the very best at this. Great review!!!
@Ty Zwisler maybe, but little big planet had loose terrible platforming, and, maybe ahead of it's time rather than right time. Charming as all get out though, particularly with Stephen Fry narrating.
4:13 was awesome
I'm guessing, because of this review, that Derek doesn't have any amiibo.
Such a cool game! I'm having lots of fun playing Super Mario Maker. You can make your own Super Mario Bros. levels, and play insane level challenges, how is that not awesome?!
Best of Luck to the team at CGR Undertow... CGR made me start collecting retro toys, and video games... My entire game collection is of games that you, and Mark have reviewed...
Lastly, I would like to thank the entire staff at CGR for their amazing quality, and attention to detail your reviews have...
Thanks for everything,
Mark and Derek...
I wish I had a wii u and this game so I could had much fun
Cindy Lauper guest stared on the Super Mario Bros. Super Show.
please dont quit Derek! you tube needs you the world needs you!
Derek we are going to miss you, love your editorials and reviews.
Really enjoy Derek's writing and his read is even better. Thanks for the vids.
Hi Derek, I've been watching CGRUndertow for a while now, and I heard the news that this channel is retiring. It's really sad to know that, I know it's hard to survive on RUclips now as there's so much competition, but you and Lord Carnage are soooooo much better than a large percentage of reviewers on RUclips. You guys just get IT, but when you don't pray on negativity or drama, its really hard to convince people to stick watching your videos. I appreciate all that you have done and thank you for giving me insight on games in a perspective I wouldn't have seen from anyone else.
+callmeking17 So true, same with Angry Joe , and lazy game reviews for PC games I am gonna miss these guys derrick is one of the funniest game journalists ever in the history of video game journalism
Random guy on the internet here. Just want to comment I've enjoyed your reviews. The stuff you say, like in this Mario Maker review here, just rings true. I'll take your videos over IGN's any day. Good luck with your future endeavours!
love your reviews bud, wish you all the best. hopefully you will continue reviewing on your own after.
Derek, you have to review the Sonic Rush series before the channel ends. please do it for meeeeeeeee!!!!!!!
It's insanely addicting. I have to limit myself on how much I play it
Derek, this is one of your best reviews: you actually backed your poetic waxing (something that annoys me at times with your reviews) with excellent OPINIONS and ANALYSIS. Nice one!
This game is Perfect
9:10 I see what you did there, Derek.
my reason to get a wii u, Fatal Frame 5
Heard the news and I'm devastated. Undertow has been my life of gaming knowledge for so many years now.
CAN THEY STOP TRYING TO LEAVE ITS FUCKING ANNOYING
Dude share your levels with us!
Also: Sounds
Remember how in the Manual of the Original Super Mario Bros. they claimed that Bowser turned the Citizens of the Mushroom Kingdoom into those Bricks that Mario could destroy?
Now you can finally authenticate that claim you Mass Murderer ;-P
I love this review, and all your past ones...
Bee For Super Mario Makers We Have Super Mario Rom Hacks And Super Mario Homebew
Great Review. I hope to see more quality rather than quantity in the last month. Go out with style. All the best Derek. CGR really inspired me to do my reviews.
It's sad that cgr and cgr undertow will be ending soon. I have been a long time follower and watching and re watched daily. Hands down the best opinion reviews on RUclips hands down. I can just feel the end in this video. :(
Lame. It's basically Super Mario Bros. in debug mode.
Oh Americans, the word CREATE is a far superior term to MAKE.
+Ketorulz But you won't have the cool alliteration of Mario Maker. Mario Creator doesn't quite roll off the tongue.
I can't believe cgr is going. I have been watching both classic game room and cgr undertow for over 3 years now. :(I just got the news. I have learned so much about video games just from watching classic game room.
Cgr undertow is my favorite review channel, and though I love mark and his content, there will definitely be a gaping hole in me from this ending. I love you guys, you take care of yourselves! :) this is so sad...
Watch Derek meh over Little Big Planet to see the full extent of his fanboyism! heh
bitchasshoeism I don't care. I don't like either game.
I will miss your reviews on cgrundertow, maybe you can make a vine about it! Nice work
This is a damn good review.
Why are you retiring?
Mark can't have CGR as his job anymore :(
Super Gojira 2001 But why?
+GT6SuzukaTimeTrials The store sold like shit, employees are too expensive, and he wants CGR to go back to its roots.
So he's firing Derek and going back to doing videos from home?
+GT6SuzukaTimeTrials
Because he needs to pay his bills. CGR isn't making enough to live of it, especially with all the fixed costs (rather large office space , Derek). So he quits CGR as business and tries to earn money some other way, instead of continuing it and running straight into into chapter 11 and having to sell his dog. Actually a smart move. So he does something different and just keeps CGR as a hobby. Sad, but smart. Wish it would be kid-minded guys like AVGN, that had to go but not CGR.
Super Mario Maker is both the best and worst mario game of all time, just depends on the levels you play and make :)
2023 and still waiting for Derek to return
I'm really going to miss this channel it was an amazing run, Derek your review's kicked ass I just hate to see you go.
The Goomba Factory? Derek, give my goomba factory level a try; 6B33-0000-00A8-D868
I liked this channel better than CGR because you review modern games more frequently.
I was able relate to this channel more for that reason. It would be sad to see you go.
The writing for this show is amazing
God, I miss CGR Undertow
Don't leave Derek...please...
I think smash bros is a bit more of a system seller
Great Review!
I still like cindi lauper
Admittedly, I was never as big a fan of CGR Undertow as much as regular CGR. But I'm going to miss ya Derek, I hope you find another opportunity to share your thoughts in the gaming industry.
Awesome review.
Who else saw rubber Ross
Derek pleasemake your own youtube channelkeep your reviews alive
Great Review
r.i.p my friends
Ah, it's so nice to come home and watch an episode of CGRUndertow. Some things never change. Boy, I'm so attached to Derek and his videos, if he ever stopped, I would probably literally *kill myself*.
You do know that CGRUndertow is retiring at the end of this year, right?
you cant leave us derek!!!!
Wait, CGR is retiring. Why God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bring back cgr undertow
Fucking Mcfly
well done!
Hi Derek!
his last Mario review
This game actually makes me want to get a Wii U but I have a PS4 instead and no money to buy one....
This game is overrated
second. give me money!
this game is pure shovelware new nintendo crap, id take sm65 before this editing crap
cgr undertow
Now that this game is out Nintendo can stop making Mario games & focus on Metroid & Zelda games.
check out RedLemonzz. better than this