Wow! This game is actually beautiful! The sprite work is detailed, and the way the leaves sway in the wind looks phenomenal considering when this cane out!
Dan mentions that he sees the Halo effect around Willow early in the video, so I have to assume that they're recording off of Emulation, not off of a Console. Generally speaking, Emulation allows for better game recording, so it's generally what's done to make these videos, but being the classy, stand up guys that these people are they seem to always also have legitimately purchased copies of the game, so as to not profit off of someone else's product without passing along the rightful wage to them.
0:48 I come back to this every once in a while to hear them say my name and it honestly is amazing each time I hear it thank you Danny for saying I have a fun name
This is seriously not the type of game you'd want a one-off on especially since Danny has a history with the game. It's unlikely but I hope that they return to the game sometime in the future.
amazingly, I happened to catch this (and your comment) TWO YEARS LATER during the life-altering BACKSTREET BOYS REUNION TOUR. I just watched Mario Galaxy 2 Part 7 yesterday where Dan mentioned revisiting games that they didn't play much but that were enjoyed by fans. It would be great if they gave this one another chance!
SecondTomorrow pixel puss will do that....it affects millions a year....u can help send money to "pixel puss"....now on twitter, facebook, snapchat, instagram, and myspace....
SecondTomorrow Fuck. Thank you. And it happened TWICE. It got on my nerves. Thought i was the only one. Now we will die without ever knowing what dan thought of warwick davis......
hahaha. I was thinking the exact same thing. Thankfully he says the full thing at the end. Although, he missed out that Warwick played professor Flitwick and one (or some) of the Gringotts goblins in Harry Potter, too.
What a pleasant surprise to see you post on a GG video! I know you watched them, but yeah. You and Dan could probably have some good conversations about the 80s.
Wow, this movie has such a special place in my heart. Watching Dan play Willow makes me so happy, I wish he would play it again. I know it is not likely, but if the grumps just so happen to read this, please come back and play Willow!
I remember this game as a kid. We all have our ways of coping with stress in real life. I bet Willow was a valuable distraction for ten year old Danny having to deal with the concept of mortality.
so, my name is also Dani. I'm also a Jew from New Jersey. I have successfully made my text ringtone "Danny's a hot Jew" from the NSP theme song.....really helps with my self confidence
Holy shit, seeing this movie get some spotlight is crazy. My parents watched it like 27 years ago and named my sister after Willow’s wife and me after one his kids. All this time later and I have yet to meet another Ranon. Willow 4e
Oh, I remember this being covered in the first issue of Nintendo Power I ever had! It was the Tetris issue. Almost 30 years ago...I'm old...Now, I feel things bittersweet and whistful
i want to see it as well. danny dont get enough time to play a game plus it does feel he the one that plays alot of the old school games. so its nice hearing talk about a game he loved when he was an wee lad. everyone needs some chill grumps every now and than.
So... why is this a one off? Dan apparently enjoys playing this, it looks fun, Arin is getting some Dew and Old Man running jokes set up... This seems like a good luck for a play through so... What the cranberries is up with that Dan? If you don't want to, that's fine but at least say why.
ATetrisBlock Becauae they have millions of subscribers, this video only cracked 500k views whereas the last series I can think of got about 2 million views on the first episode. Plus they both kinda seemed done with this
Can't even begin to tell you guys how much nostalgia this brought me. I faintly remember watching the movie when I was... like 7 maybe? Before I was 10 I'm sure, but it was one of those ones that always stuck with me. The scene where the trolls attacked Willow was especially prominent in my memory. Thanks for playing this!
Okay when i played this game as a kid i legit though that he only had 2 acorns like in the movie. I did not realize that it was supposed to be a (mostly) unlimited magic spell.
It's a combination of childhood impressionability and the limitations of these older games. A lot of games over 15 years old have music that relied on easily-hummable (and therefore easily-memorable) melodies because it was difficult to have mood music with only so many sound bits to work with.
moar. MOAR WILLOW. MOAR 80'S GAMES FROM DAN'S CHILDHOOD. ...I kinda wish there was still a 'Labyrinth' video game around (I know there's a super rare one).
The poor man's version of "Life" is basically the same as "Life" the board game, but instead of "Life" it's called "Get Fucked". For some reason I keep winding up beaten to death behind a bar 12 years after college.
OMG, the song that played during the forest, where you actually do combat, i heard it in the past of some newgrounds animation so long ago, never knew where it was from... then i heard it, i cried..
That funny moment when you have an additional letter added to your name: 😂 You guys would've been okay without the G at the end of "Amanda Suber", but I blame my chicken scratch handwriting. Additional letters aside, props to Arin for pronouncing my last name right 1st try (people have messed it up before). Anyway, glad you guys enjoyed the game for what it was though!
Its strange how songs and games develop meaning over time. I get that with the first under the covers by nsp. Id play the album on loop when i used to play stardew valley and now cant think of one without the other. That album and that game helped me through a lot last year. Forever grateful for them both 💜💜
I imagine they'd approach him, but he might turn it down given he'd feel they picked him purely because of his height and current renown. The former of those two is something I believe he absolutely hates being a reason.
One of the movies that allways stayed close to my heart. Endearing and a wonderful story. And the actors have forever found a place in my heart as well. A movie Arin should see someday. Warwick also starred as a teacher in Harry Potter and several star wars movies. Love him so much.
"There were too many OF them...!!" And holy shit I forgot about Madmartigan... xD That movie was fun. Thanks for the episode, Grumps! This was nice to see here!
Fun Fact: Dan uses his real speaking voice to voice old man characters.
I'd love to see a full Dan playthrough of this!
Positron hey I'm Dan, I'm also dan.... daaaaaaan.
Do it!
I get so happy every time they reference "The Princess Bride". Rodents of unusual size? I don't believe they exist. *Enter giant rodent*
Eli Baxter that movie is pretty much just 90 minutes of excellent quotes and i love it
Wow! This game is actually beautiful! The sprite work is detailed, and the way the leaves sway in the wind looks phenomenal considering when this cane out!
Dan mentions that he sees the Halo effect around Willow early in the video, so I have to assume that they're recording off of Emulation, not off of a Console.
Generally speaking, Emulation allows for better game recording, so it's generally what's done to make these videos, but being the classy, stand up guys that these people are they seem to always also have legitimately purchased copies of the game, so as to not profit off of someone else's product without passing along the rightful wage to them.
What are you both talking about, they never use emulation. Their cartdrige must be fucked, or their nes recorder
No, You have to play more. It's so rare to have danny play a full game by himself that he actually knows
smb 2 tho
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Please make this a series. Such a big part of my gaming history.
0:48 I come back to this every once in a while to hear them say my name and it honestly is amazing each time I hear it thank you Danny for saying I have a fun name
This is seriously not the type of game you'd want a one-off on especially since Danny has a history with the game. It's unlikely but I hope that they return to the game sometime in the future.
Ryukiroku Dan was the one who decided to make this a one-off.
He should have Arin play it. A sort of reverse Shadow of the Colossus where Arin plays a game Dan loves.
amazingly, I happened to catch this (and your comment) TWO YEARS LATER during the life-altering BACKSTREET BOYS REUNION TOUR. I just watched Mario Galaxy 2 Part 7 yesterday where Dan mentioned revisiting games that they didn't play much but that were enjoyed by fans. It would be great if they gave this one another chance!
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@SGRKing YUSSSS
13:42 “what’re you doing in my village? Get outta here! *GET OUTTA HERE*
TheNerdy Dork YOU GOT THE MAGIC ACORNS
Hear that in Mr. Wilson's voice from Dennis the Menace playthrough
This game was my jam. This must become a series!
Oof idk if they are gonna
^This guy three years later says na sorry man probably not
Danny talking about the memory of his grandma being tied to the game really resonated with me
aw I really wanna see more of this. love watching Dan play oldschool games! It's always so pleasant
I like how the grass and trees move when you’re in a fight.
It makes the fights seem more dramatic.
"Warwick Davis.." *gets distracted by a hot pixel girl and never finishes the point*
SecondTomorrow pixel puss will do that....it affects millions a year....u can help send money to "pixel puss"....now on twitter, facebook, snapchat, instagram, and myspace....
SecondTomorrow Fuck. Thank you. And it happened TWICE. It got on my nerves. Thought i was the only one. Now we will die without ever knowing what dan thought of warwick davis......
I was distracted by the fact that he pronounced "Warwick" wrong.
I vote Warwick Davis for guest grumps :D
hahaha. I was thinking the exact same thing.
Thankfully he says the full thing at the end. Although, he missed out that Warwick played professor Flitwick and one (or some) of the Gringotts goblins in Harry Potter, too.
This game should definitely be a complete play through
This is a perfect grump game to talk over and share weird stories, please play this properly all the way through!
I absolutely love this movie, and remember being so excited getting the game as a kid..... HOW WRONG I WAS. (It's good really, it's just super hard.)
ohi luca
What a pleasant surprise to see you post on a GG video! I know you watched them, but yeah. You and Dan could probably have some good conversations about the 80s.
Lucahjin for Guest Grumps
HEY LUCAH
lucahjin loved you in PBG's Terraria hardcore!
So Zelda adventures gets 15 episodes, but this is a one-off?
We want more.
PLEASE MAKE THIS A FULL SERIES PLEASE I LOVE YOU
I sorta want more of this. This is an amazing game and would be awesome to see Danny beat it.
I love the videos where Dan plays, and I hope this becomes a full playthrough.
"Arin you are my best friend, Arin you are my best friend, Arin you are my best friend please don't ever die!"
Wow, this movie has such a special place in my heart. Watching Dan play Willow makes me so happy, I wish he would play it again. I know it is not likely, but if the grumps just so happen to read this, please come back and play Willow!
Man, like.. The grass and tree animations and all looks super impressive for the NES.
I definitely want this to be a series
I remember this game as a kid. We all have our ways of coping with stress in real life. I bet Willow was a valuable distraction for ten year old Danny having to deal with the concept of mortality.
I don't know why people thumbs up my comments.
It was a nice sentiment
@Driftwood Gaming - youtube doesn't show the amount likes or dislikes you have on a comment
hey drifty, fancy seeing you here!
Driftwood Gaming same old Grump, same
I really want to see more of this! Guys please play more, a whole series!!!
I'm from the future.
Dan references this episode on the first episode of TOTK.
YES!!!! Please complete this guys! Make it a series!
so, my name is also Dani. I'm also a Jew from New Jersey. I have successfully made my text ringtone "Danny's a hot Jew" from the NSP theme song.....really helps with my self confidence
Dani Morris hell yeah! That’s awesome man
You don't appear to be 6'4" with a jewfro though, I'd say you're a 6 out of Sexbang.
Ghdfshhs hey, my boyfriend thinks I'm hot and that's all I could ask for
nice
That is brilliant 😊😂😂
Holy shit, seeing this movie get some spotlight is crazy. My parents watched it like 27 years ago and named my sister after Willow’s wife and me after one his kids. All this time later and I have yet to meet another Ranon. Willow 4e
Oh, I remember this being covered in the first issue of Nintendo Power I ever had! It was the Tetris issue. Almost 30 years ago...I'm old...Now, I feel things bittersweet and whistful
I'd love for you guys to complete this game. We don't get enough of games from dan's childhood.
People didn't send this to see a one-off, let's get a full Dan play through of Willow!
Testify!
Oh yeah!
Or a dan only run..... just a thought
that would be dope @ jones
I'm also Dan....Daaaaaannn
I'd love to see Danny play more of this. It's always great when he loves a game and shares it with us.
"Y-you gotta shove those magic acorns WAAAY up there, Morty!"
Please more of this! It's strangely super refreshing.
“I know how to walk to the neighbor guhhh”
*proceeds to walk the wrong direction*
Please keep playing. I loved this game as a kid too. I have such great memories playing with my sister.
NOOOOOO FINISH THE GAME PLEASE. I've been anticipating this series 5 ever
Now that this comment has 69 likes, they have to do a series. Those are the rules.
"Willow, you idiot!!" and "Beer! Haha!" have always been my favorite lines from Willow
For the first episode of TOTK reference Dan made 2:39
Thank you very much. This is what I was looking for! XD
I really want a full playthrough of this
I sort of wish they'd made this a series!
..And that Mummy game whilst I think about it.
Hexxic Plays! Yes, it would be great
I would totally watch that
Hexxic Plays! * seething about Paper Mario *
Yeah but they would just stopped after 113 episodes of it right when they're about to finish it too!
Oh yeah.. I totally forgot they still haven't finished that haha!
I hate this is a one-off.
I absolutely want this to be a series!
Ive been waiting so long for this!!! Please complete!!!
i want to see it as well. danny dont get enough time to play a game plus it does feel he the one that plays alot of the old school games. so its nice hearing talk about a game he loved when he was an wee lad. everyone needs some chill grumps every now and than.
I'm gonna complete!!!
Maybe they'll conclude instead.
Aww man, I dunno about completing it since this game is hard af, but I'd love to see more episodes...
This game looks fun now but it becomes super hard and grindy later. Better end it on a high note than have it die a slow, boring death.
So... why is this a one off? Dan apparently enjoys playing this, it looks fun, Arin is getting some Dew and Old Man running jokes set up...
This seems like a good luck for a play through so... What the cranberries is up with that Dan? If you don't want to, that's fine but at least say why.
ATetrisBlock Becauae they have millions of subscribers, this video only cracked 500k views whereas the last series I can think of got about 2 million views on the first episode.
Plus they both kinda seemed done with this
Can't even begin to tell you guys how much nostalgia this brought me. I faintly remember watching the movie when I was... like 7 maybe? Before I was 10 I'm sure, but it was one of those ones that always stuck with me. The scene where the trolls attacked Willow was especially prominent in my memory. Thanks for playing this!
Best line from Willow:
"Hahaaaa! I stole the baby!"
caffeineadvocate *"I stole the daikini baby"
Wind Breaker - Peck. Peckpeckpeckpeck.
caffeineadvocate "DADDA DADDA!!"
I would love to see more of this, I've never seen this game before now, and Dan clearly loves it, please continue this one! :D
“It’s dangerous to go alone take this! YOU HAVE THE LONG SWORD”
MORE PLEASE! I love seeing Dan play his childhood games
Okay when i played this game as a kid i legit though that he only had 2 acorns like in the movie. I did not realize that it was supposed to be a (mostly) unlimited magic spell.
I love how as soon as Dad starts talking about his grandpa dying Aaron's just like 'cool'
Dan got his wish!
It's a combination of childhood impressionability and the limitations of these older games. A lot of games over 15 years old have music that relied on easily-hummable (and therefore easily-memorable) melodies because it was difficult to have mood music with only so many sound bits to work with.
"Why do you all have weird names?"
Meanwhile I've never seen the spelling Arin.
We’ve been waiting so long for this.. please continue!!
I wonder what kind of magic would happen if you put Cranberry dude and Acorn dude in the same room together.
......Crancorns...?
(-10 brain cells)
Mint Chesterfield ultimate madness
I really want to see more of this, I want to see a full playthrough to such a classic game
moar. MOAR WILLOW. MOAR 80'S GAMES FROM DAN'S CHILDHOOD.
...I kinda wish there was still a 'Labyrinth' video game around (I know there's a super rare one).
Poor mans version of any game is my life
Death Machine I most certainly do
The poor man's version of "Life" is basically the same as "Life" the board game, but instead of "Life" it's called "Get Fucked". For some reason I keep winding up beaten to death behind a bar 12 years after college.
I tried Real Life once. The graphics are absolutely stunning! The characters, story, and gameplay mechanics are complete shit, though.
The God damn pay to win system is so strong in it.
A working class hero is something to be
Please consider making this a series!
Danny lulls me to sleep with his voice
His voice rubs my clit
JayTheDarkKnight checkout his other channel "sexbang asmr"
I would love to see more than a one off of this! It seems so cool!
They are continually fucking with us with the Paper Mario delay.
norweeg to be continued
Never give up hope.
This shit makes me so fucking happy. I fucking love you, Danny. Willow was a very big part of my childhood. Thank you for sharing this with me
OMG, the song that played during the forest, where you actually do combat, i heard it in the past of some newgrounds animation so long ago, never knew where it was from... then i heard it, i cried..
Danny's reminiscing really hits you with the feels with the soft classic music playing in the background.
Maybe after Larry can this be a full series full of Dan Nostalgia?
Jake Stavinsky I fear Larry has been forsaken for Mario
Thank you so much for playing this. It meant a lot to me as a child too. I loved the movie when I was a child too.
Make this a series! Please!
Totally would watch more of this.
That funny moment when you have an additional letter added to your name: 😂 You guys would've been okay without the G at the end of "Amanda Suber", but I blame my chicken scratch handwriting. Additional letters aside, props to Arin for pronouncing my last name right 1st try (people have messed it up before). Anyway, glad you guys enjoyed the game for what it was though!
I would really enjoy getting to watch y'all play more of this game.
Its strange how songs and games develop meaning over time. I get that with the first under the covers by nsp. Id play the album on loop when i used to play stardew valley and now cant think of one without the other. That album and that game helped me through a lot last year. Forever grateful for them both 💜💜
I always love the episodes of games from Danny's childhood. He's even more filled with joy than usual.
aww man I'm so excited Dan was hyped to play this!!
I'd love to see these guys play more of this.
How much do you wanna bet that if a Willow remake were to be made, Peter Dinklage would play him?
Flame of Udun I'd go with a 20 dollar bill.
That’s kind of a given I’d say.
I imagine they'd approach him, but he might turn it down given he'd feel they picked him purely because of his height and current renown. The former of those two is something I believe he absolutely hates being a reason.
Probably not, that'd be an insult to Warwick Davis who is a year younger than Peter Dinklage. They'd go with an unknown actor probably.
Flame of Udun peter dinklage...needs to play the "mad hatter"...in a batman movie
I would love to see Danny play more of this. I love seeing him happy.
I need a compilation of every time dan or arin ask Matt and Ryan to do something
One of the movies that allways stayed close to my heart.
Endearing and a wonderful story.
And the actors have forever found a place in my heart as well.
A movie Arin should see someday.
Warwick also starred as a teacher in Harry Potter and several star wars movies.
Love him so much.
Animation starts at 2:28
You guys gotttttttttta complete this. I'm jonsing for another Zelda II-style grumps series.
They get tons of copies of a game requested by Dan and they do a 1-off >_>
EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT
And....?
dartez666 And perhaps it would be nice to see them finish the game.
Julian Ramirez To be honest I'm slightly surprised but deep down they seem to be a little dickish on some regards, like any person that is too famous.
Dan is getting emotional with the story about his dying grandma, and Arin's just like "oh yeah, cool man"
One off!? Noooooo!!!!
I would be down for an actual full playthrough of this
R.O.U.S.! THAT WAS A PRINCESS BRIDE REFERENCE, INCONCEIVABLE!
This is one of my favourite Grumps videos ever and captures the weird hilarity and eeriness of old games
Such a poor man's Zelda with RPG-mechanics and wind animation effects or what not.
Well it came out two years later, so the developers knew their way around the console more. It's still an inferior, somewhat copycat game.
10:05 Nice Princess Bride reference. Classic movie
Sword: Long, Shield: Nothing, Magic: Acorn, Dick: Out.
I AM FORCIBLY REMOVED FROM THE COMMENTS SECTION
You're telling me that Dan has a long sword with no protection and magic nuts?
Aw man dude I love that when I was a little kid Dan and I loved a lot of the same things - the last unicorn, willow, shit like that
*"YOU HAVE THE MAGIC ACORNS!"*
"There were too many OF them...!!"
And holy shit I forgot about Madmartigan... xD That movie was fun.
Thanks for the episode, Grumps! This was nice to see here!
I would like to request "Next Time on Game Grumps."
I love it when Dan plays games 😊
@2:13 The Dan Family. Dan, Jan, Stan and Fran Avidan