90s anime aesthetic... Ultra-violent gameplay... Vaporwave OST... now give me some Crystal Pepsi and I'm all in! (Edit: I only listen to Simpsonwave. Vaporwave is too mainstream for me...)
It's sad that we never got enough Japanese made or anime style FPS games. Hopefully this will be a good start. Update: wow when did this get over 600 likes?!
Hell, you can barely see anime stylistic/modern Japan as a setting outside of fantasy JRPG's. The only thing that came to my mind is Persona/Yakuza and they both also RPG (yeah, Yakuza pretty close to RPG). But hey, at least there's still Shadow Warrior.
I love the 90s and everything about the 90s is downright radical, and this FPS game is one tubular experience. You GMAN are one dynamite dude for recommending me another awesome FPS game to enjoy.
@@murmenaattori6 Well, at least Gman mentioned Ninja Scroll since they're both from Kawajiri. Cuz that guy just draws dudes with chins and jawlines that'd make the Crimson Chin blush with envy. And if I may ask, who was your favorite character in Cyber City OEDO 808?
@@arnox4554 well Epic gave up on UT as soon as Fortnite became popular. And most of the attempts by other companies to make similar shooters failed. If you look through the titles there were attempts, like TOXIKK, so people tried, but all failed
@@Shajirr_ I saw all those attempts and they were ALL pretty bad in at least one way. In fact, I daresay the last good arena shooter we got was way back in freaking 2004. If you count the consoles, then Halo Reach would be the last one, and that was 13 years ago. As to TOXIKK specifically, it was lacking in a fair few areas. I remember having an enlightening conversation with Sharkster on the Steam forums (that I would post here if I could) where he wouldn't listen to any suggestions whatsoever. The Arena Shooter genre hasn't taken off these days because we STILL have NOT had ANY game that has even equaled Unreal Tournament in both its gameplay and its breadth of features, much less exceeded it.
Mad Bull, Angel Cop, Demon City Shinjuku, Baoh the Visitor, Crying Freeman, Violence Jack, Ninja Scroll, Street Fighter 2 the animated movie, Ghost in the Shell... man the late 80 to 90s era anime was and still my preferred era of anime shows and movies. BTW thanks for the video gmanlives
The main character is a clear reference to the ultra badass Bean Bandit from the OVA Riding Bean and the manga called Gunsmith Cats. His car too is a reference to Beans car The 'Buff.
The nostalgia hit just the look of this game gives me is insurmountable. Everybody remembers the first time they watched a violent awesome anime for the first. It's a true moment where you are changed forever. I don't remember which my first one was but I know that I knew I was never going back after watching it.
gets extra points for bringing those 90s, 00s arcades look that I sorely miss; now its in your PC! . ... after all these years I just noticed those repeated trailers in shooter arcades that are supposed to pull you in and pop some coins, that's the menu screen tried to replicate too
Definitely keeping an eye on this one. Not super big into games with time limits as a main gameplay feature, as that kinda thing just gives me anxiety, but this one looks like it may be the exception to the rule.
@@12ealDealOfficial Eh, if you're having a blast and by extension playing decently, it's likely you won't even notice you're on the clock to finish a map.
Yeah I beat post void way quicker than I thought I would but I enjoyed my time with it and got a few friends to give it a go too. Good fun watching their reactions to a first run.
Man this games does certainly look very cool. I'd like to see you talk more about anime. It be cool to see you review some of your favorite anime one day Gman.
Didn't know you were an anime fan, and the fact you mentioned Ninja Scroll and Madbull, mad props. I'm a man of culture myself, and I'm glad to see this game is in the works. Feels like the ultra-violent 90s anime FPS game I've never knew I needed in my life, like seeing Guyver or Violence Jack in the modern era.
2:00 - could just as easily be Bean Bandit’s red (heavily modified) muscle car from the Chicago-based OVA “Riding Bean” circa 1990 or 91. Bean also has a mullet. It’s on various free streaming sites and is worth a watch. Great soundtrack, too.
Hilarious that he's got that Solid Snake mullet going on; now I can't stop thinking about people trying to get Snake captured on livestream by setting off channel alerts.
LOVE the visuals of this game, thanks for sharing! Grew up in the same era you mentioned and watched and loved the same anime!! So yeah and your thumbnail had me thinking this was a 80-90s anime chill-mix LOL
Finally a game where a true chad is the protagonist... Saving the princess and, i bet, bed her right on the still steaming corpse of the big bad guy who kidnapped her...
Ninja Scroll, GITS, Akira and Street Fighter 2 The Animated Movie were my introduction to anime (also way too young.) Needless to say, I was INSTANTLY spoiled when it came to action and animation quality. Today's animes have their charm, but it just can't scratch the itch that watching a 80's/90's LoFi/Synthwave AMV can.
The main character himself reminds me of Bean Bandit/Roadbuster from Riding Bean/Gunsmith Cats who sported the same hair and glasses, also driving a car. There's even a scene where he slides the car to a full stop like in the main menu intro to this game.
This game is just oozing with style, I love it definitely going to wish list it. I appreciate games that rewards aggressive gameplay, reminds me of bloodborne's regain.
The game is clearly influenced by a whole lot of retro anime but the one in my mind the most is definitely Megazone 23. Like the princess is clearly inspired by both Yui and EVE from said anime.
Game looks wild. Really loving the successful return of these kinds of shooters with the likes of Boltgun and Post Void. Also that new outro is sick. Love a good right-hand drive
Good to know that despite being a hardcore, gutsy badass, Jack is still willing to be relatable with many people on the internet today Also I appreciate your willingness to support my mother Gman, respect ✊😔
Fun fact, there was a real life soldier in World War 2 called Mad Jack.. he fought with a bow and claymore. He is stated to be the greatest adventurer of all time.
Saying "grappling hooks are played out" is like saying "guns are played out." I'm not saying every game needs guns, but they certainly make sense in a lot of shooters.
16:45 this badass closing was the first thing I tought when I got into contact with Mullet Mad Jack. "It's almost Gman!" Guess this could be a nice Easter Egg...!
This game looks and sounds gorgeous. Any reference to hotline miami gets me excited. I'm very glad RUclips is as far as my social media exposure goes. Good lord society is strange.
There is a game called Berserk Mode that is very similar in mechanics but set up as a dungeon crawl style roguelike with those same kind of 2d graphics with 3-5 backgrounds and the same constant life drain mechanic as a curse your character is inflicted with that makes you have to constantly kill enemies to keep yourself from dying and also allows you to go into "Berserk Mode" which transforms you into a beast form that you select at the start and can unlock more forms as persistent upgrades. Then you also have per run upgrades that you get at the start of each level in a run and you pick a weapon or a magical attack for each hand. Throwing Axes, Swords, Fireballs, Acid Sprays, Thorns you shoot out your hand like a gun, staves that shoot electricity, crossbows, ect ect. You can also choose to add additional curses at the start and in between each level that give you more money for upgrades or some kind of buff in exchange for the debuff you get from the curse like 50 percent more dmage but faster life drain, decreased movment speed for extra life, exploding enemies for extra money, ect ect. There is a lot of variety for sure and its got good smooth fast paced and chaotic combat but never so much you dont know whats going on. Plus its only 5 bucls
Wishlist the game here, cowards:
store.steampowered.com/app/2111190/MULLET_MAD_JACK/
That outro....
Who you callin a coward? I didn't waste a single second.
Nice video interview
No Japanese voices no buy
@@JukaDominator Can't wait upcoming arcade games in 2024
Ahhh, the discord mod saves the e-girl while live streaming, a truly modern romance
He's 500lbs too thin to be a Discord mod, not even mentioning he has an actual hairline
There is a meta commentary with the game here.
they do it for free
Plot twist: The e-girl set it all up to get more views.
EDIT: She's also banging the bad guy.
never mess with a discord mod’s “princess”
This is the most anime american thing to ever exist... I dig it.
That's an interesting way to describe something chock full of Japanese influence, media, and text.
No American was present on the team to make this one ; )
@@TexasGreed It just feels like how the japanese would represent the US
Animericana
@@nsk1911 "Be the American, the Japanese imagines you to be."
I love this games art style.
it is amazing; it is perfect
_a e s t h e t i c_
It has very Japan-only, late Sega Saturn game vibes.
90s anime aesthetic... Ultra-violent gameplay... Vaporwave OST... now give me some Crystal Pepsi and I'm all in!
(Edit: I only listen to Simpsonwave. Vaporwave is too mainstream for me...)
A E S T H E T I C
I miss my mullet
would you take a crystal flute instead
Hell yes!!
@@vaporwave2345 didn't ask
It's sad that we never got enough Japanese made or anime style FPS games. Hopefully this will be a good start.
Update: wow when did this get over 600 likes?!
Hell, you can barely see anime stylistic/modern Japan as a setting outside of fantasy JRPG's. The only thing that came to my mind is Persona/Yakuza and they both also RPG (yeah, Yakuza pretty close to RPG). But hey, at least there's still Shadow Warrior.
Second this ferociously
@@Dat_Jonxwell there is Signalis which is a survival horror in the style of Blame, but yeah, we really need more games in other genres in that style.
@@Dat_Jonx yakuza 7 is turn based RPG so yea not wrong
The only anime style FPS I know of is HDoom.
"In the future, man and the internet have somehow become fused together"
That's not future, that's a sad fact of life.
Go outside then
@@koolkidkameronsir6088 ew why would I want to do that? There are people there
@@Hawk7886 That's a you problem
yeah a protagonist that never stops staring at his phone -- featuring a picture of himself -- even while killing enemies... definitely a modern hero
But this is HDTV. It's got better resolution than the real world!
Damn, Gman. Even got your own artwork in that game artstyle.
Will wishlist.
I love the 90s and everything about the 90s is downright radical, and this FPS game is one tubular experience. You GMAN are one dynamite dude for recommending me another awesome FPS game to enjoy.
Excellent 😎
hella rad brah
Excellent!
Bro that outro is excellent. Well done Hammer95 & Good Malware.
I like how the mission lore sounds like a twitch moderators original character based on themselves
Anyone that watches Mad Bull is a person of culture
Gawd, now I remember the grenades tied to a man pubes...
Disappointed in not seeing Cyber City Oedo 808 clipped in here
@murmenaattori6 you wouldn't know a goddamn cyber city reference if it jumped up and bit you on the end of your dick
@@murmenaattori6 Well, at least Gman mentioned Ninja Scroll since they're both from Kawajiri.
Cuz that guy just draws dudes with chins and jawlines that'd make the Crimson Chin blush with envy.
And if I may ask, who was your favorite character in Cyber City OEDO 808?
I've had it on my list. A coworker told me about it. I think its time I check it out
Ultimate badassedry. The Boomer Shooter revival is in full swing.
How about an Unreal Tournament revival? Please?
@@arnox4554 well Epic gave up on UT as soon as Fortnite became popular. And most of the attempts by other companies to make similar shooters failed. If you look through the titles there were attempts, like TOXIKK, so people tried, but all failed
@@Shajirr_doesn't mean it can't or shouldn't happen.
@@Shajirr_ I saw all those attempts and they were ALL pretty bad in at least one way. In fact, I daresay the last good arena shooter we got was way back in freaking 2004. If you count the consoles, then Halo Reach would be the last one, and that was 13 years ago.
As to TOXIKK specifically, it was lacking in a fair few areas. I remember having an enlightening conversation with Sharkster on the Steam forums (that I would post here if I could) where he wouldn't listen to any suggestions whatsoever.
The Arena Shooter genre hasn't taken off these days because we STILL have NOT had ANY game that has even equaled Unreal Tournament in both its gameplay and its breadth of features, much less exceeded it.
Now just throw in some Bubblegum Crisis and you'll really have some Boomer shooter.
Mad Bull, Angel Cop, Demon City Shinjuku, Baoh the Visitor, Crying Freeman, Violence Jack, Ninja Scroll, Street Fighter 2 the animated movie, Ghost in the Shell... man the late 80 to 90s era anime was and still my preferred era of anime shows and movies. BTW thanks for the video gmanlives
I'll add Wicked City and MegaZone 23.
Add perhaps some Genocyber, M.D. Geist or Bubblegum Crisis to the mix for good measure.
Cowboy Bebop, Neon Genesis Evangelion
Any mecha from 80s and 90s
The player character is inspired by the one from the Snatchers video game. And the in-game adviser is Kodachi Kuno from Ranma 1/2.
The main character is a clear reference to the ultra badass Bean Bandit from the OVA Riding Bean and the manga called Gunsmith Cats. His car too is a reference to Beans car The 'Buff.
Man of culture right there.
@@OnizukaXIII indubitably!
Thought he looked like Leon from Bubblegum Crisis
thought I was the only one thinking about this lol
A game with that aesthetic probably already has a carpenter brut music video by now.
His music is way underrated
@@chillhour6155 *overrated
Better underrated stuff: Acryl Madness, Dan Terminus, Dance With The Dead, Darkwinged, Donbor, Hollywood Burns, Lazerhawk, Perturbator, Pilotpriest, Anamanguchi
@@cenciende9401music elitist at it again
@@cenciende9401calling Anamanagucci & Pertubator underrated in a vaporwave music-sparked conversation 😴😪
@@RadiantNinja isn't anmanguchi the person who made the scott pilgrim game ost?
The nostalgia hit just the look of this game gives me is insurmountable. Everybody remembers the first time they watched a violent awesome anime for the first. It's a true moment where you are changed forever. I don't remember which my first one was but I know that I knew I was never going back after watching it.
Big Guy and Rusty.
gets extra points for bringing those 90s, 00s arcades look that I sorely miss; now its in your PC!
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... after all these years I just noticed those repeated trailers in shooter arcades that are supposed to pull you in and pop some coins, that's the menu screen tried to replicate too
The iconic motorcycle brake slide from Akira has been paid homage in a TON of different anime/games, glad to see it here to. Never get enough.
Definitely keeping an eye on this one. Not super big into games with time limits as a main gameplay feature, as that kinda thing just gives me anxiety, but this one looks like it may be the exception to the rule.
Same. I strongly associate time limits with my job and that's not the headspace I want to be in while I relax.
@@12ealDealOfficial Eh, if you're having a blast and by extension playing decently, it's likely you won't even notice you're on the clock to finish a map.
anxiety is apart of the experience
My god it matches 90s anime with 80s Cyberpunk this is so perfect
Don’t need a grappling hook, just have the Katana deflect bullets if you time it right. Gives it the range it needs.
grappling hook is cool so it’s necessary
Couldn't wishlist this fast enough. I 100%ed Post Void in less than 2 hours and was like "Ok now what?". This will scratch that itch for sure.
How? Once I hit double digit minutes of playtime in a session it makes me feel unwell. Is there some secret to make it all click?
Yeah I beat post void way quicker than I thought I would but I enjoyed my time with it and got a few friends to give it a go too. Good fun watching their reactions to a first run.
Play post void on drugs and you'll have the answer to "Ok now what?"
Looks great, I love Post Void and the art style of this game
The indie scene is all we got left now and man is it thriving. Can't wait to check this out. Great vid as always man.
What a dumb comment. Real gamers (so not you) enjoy the fantastic releases from AAA, AA, and Indie equally.
The outro is damned beautiful. Brings a tear to my eye.
Man this games does certainly look very cool. I'd like to see you talk more about anime. It be cool to see you review some of your favorite anime one day Gman.
I'm sold by the Synthwave alone.
Bruh, that track at 4:33 is SO good. 😭😭😭
I am *so* loving the 80s cyberpunk aesthetic. 😎
Wow, this looks pretty well polished for an alpha build.
It's a sigma build.
I think most of us have lower standard for alpha builds because of yandere sim
Didn't know you were an anime fan, and the fact you mentioned Ninja Scroll and Madbull, mad props. I'm a man of culture myself, and I'm glad to see this game is in the works. Feels like the ultra-violent 90s anime FPS game I've never knew I needed in my life, like seeing Guyver or Violence Jack in the modern era.
Always loved Sonoda with Riding Bean and Gunsmith cats which this has all those vibes.
I commented elsewhere that his red muscle car is probably an homage to the excellent Riding Bean.
Thank god for your channel, so many great games that i would otherwise miss. Thanks again man.
This is this first time I've ever heard of Mullet Mad Jack, and I'm already hooked.
2:00 - could just as easily be Bean Bandit’s red (heavily modified) muscle car from the Chicago-based OVA “Riding Bean” circa 1990 or 91. Bean also has a mullet. It’s on various free streaming sites and is worth a watch. Great soundtrack, too.
Daaamn son, that '80 anime style looks beautiful and fits perfectly for the game's setting. Reminds me of Macross and Bubblegum Crisis.
Hilarious that he's got that Solid Snake mullet going on; now I can't stop thinking about people trying to get Snake captured on livestream by setting off channel alerts.
Holy fuck Ninja Scroll is the main reason I got into Anime in HS. You’ve taken me back my friend haha
LOVE the visuals of this game, thanks for sharing! Grew up in the same era you mentioned and watched and loved the same anime!! So yeah and your thumbnail had me thinking this was a 80-90s anime chill-mix LOL
Damn the 90s to early 2000s were awesome. Wish we could have those aesthetics back.
Sounds like Crank meets Guns Akimbo with an 80’s theme
Finally a game where a true chad is the protagonist...
Saving the princess and, i bet, bed her right on the still steaming corpse of the big bad guy who kidnapped her...
That transition from the game cutscene to the Patreon credits with G-man behind the wheel was smooth AF!
This is an artstyle we need more of in games... and anime again as well.
This look insanely cool, the whole aesthetic and idea is so sick
Ninja Scroll, GITS, Akira and Street Fighter 2 The Animated Movie were my introduction to anime (also way too young.) Needless to say, I was INSTANTLY spoiled when it came to action and animation quality. Today's animes have their charm, but it just can't scratch the itch that watching a 80's/90's LoFi/Synthwave AMV can.
Those melee kills evoked some serious 80s/90s light gun vibes, with the art style and large, in your face violence.
The main character himself reminds me of Bean Bandit/Roadbuster from Riding Bean/Gunsmith Cats who sported the same hair and glasses, also driving a car.
There's even a scene where he slides the car to a full stop like in the main menu intro to this game.
This game is just oozing with style, I love it definitely going to wish list it. I appreciate games that rewards aggressive gameplay, reminds me of bloodborne's regain.
The game is clearly influenced by a whole lot of retro anime but the one in my mind the most is definitely Megazone 23.
Like the princess is clearly inspired by both Yui and EVE from said anime.
It's a very similar design at a glance.
Game looks wild. Really loving the successful return of these kinds of shooters with the likes of Boltgun and Post Void. Also that new outro is sick. Love a good right-hand drive
ohh dude post void was sick as hell, and so is 80s anime. really nice that we get a mix of the two near complete opposites
This really is just anime Post Void, I love it
80s aesthetics will never die
This is the first game in AGES I've been interested in. Thanks for sharing. Shout out to the editors on the channel
Again your editing is so damn funny
Another great video lad! You got me convinced to even get this game! Keep it up lad!
Good to know that despite being a hardcore, gutsy badass, Jack is still willing to be relatable with many people on the internet today
Also I appreciate your willingness to support my mother Gman, respect
✊😔
Spinning shotgun?! Oh hell yeah, finally!
It wasn't that long ago people were dunking on "corridor shooters" and here we are.
That patreon end credit screen fucks hard
No, what a stupid phrase, makes you sound like a try-hard.
Fun fact, there was a real life soldier in World War 2 called Mad Jack.. he fought with a bow and claymore. He is stated to be the greatest adventurer of all time.
I'm well aware of him, but what does that have to do with the video?
@@DakotaofRaptorsnothing, but who cares
It looks like they took the best parts of Bulletstorm, inverted Superhot, and then stuck it all on anime Citadel Station. This is gonna be so rad.
I like how the anime style is even from the 80s.
Yeah this makes me very very motion sick
Indie game companies outdoing AAA companies once again this game looks awesome the art style is absolutely amazing
A game with a lot of gameplay and not six hours of cutscenes?
Sign me up!
Saying "grappling hooks are played out" is like saying "guns are played out." I'm not saying every game needs guns, but they certainly make sense in a lot of shooters.
Post void was addictive as hell. Ill probably spend a good few hours on that game
Dude was dating a 17 year old when he was almost 40, there’s nothing badass about jerry sienfeld
This is some of the most seamless 2.5d first person art I've seen in a game!
"You know your weapons, buddy!"
This kind od reminds me of hotline Miami but 3d. The art style and the animation is really damn good and it looks like a blast
I love boomer shooters but this thing of 90's anime shooters is just a vibe we need more of.
Bet listening to Com Truise while playing this would be perfect !
1:40 I usually don't pay attention to "yo momma" jokes, but this one is a piece of art
This game gives new meaning to "linear hallway shooter".
The spiritual sequel to FarCry3:Blood Dragon we've all been hoping for.
at first i genuinely thought this was just a very intricate post void mod or something
16:45 this badass closing was the first thing I tought when I got into contact with Mullet Mad Jack. "It's almost Gman!"
Guess this could be a nice Easter Egg...!
i like how the operator lady looks so bloodthirsty herself
This is so nostalgic and awesome
*Gman talking about my mum for the hundredth time*. HE CANT KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH THIS
Secret unlockable for beating the whole game should a Gmanlives player skin.
Says he got nothing out of it but suddenly has a fucking awesome looking outro :P
This game looks and sounds gorgeous. Any reference to hotline miami gets me excited. I'm very glad RUclips is as far as my social media exposure goes. Good lord society is strange.
A fellow Mad Bull 35 connoisseur I see
ninja scroll is goated
BROOOOOOOO, your outro animation slaps. I thought it was more in game captures at first.
That's the coolest outdoor art you've had. Please keep using it!
The car is like if an 80’s 3rd gen camaro had a steamy threeway with a Mk3 Supra and Mitsubishi GTO. I love it
keep
the mullet mad Gman at the end for future videos
Sensory overload, I can't even process what I'm seeing 😂
Now THIS is a modern dystopia. Twitch ruling the world...
12:25 Ah yes, the John Wick reference
There is a game called Berserk Mode that is very similar in mechanics but set up as a dungeon crawl style roguelike with those same kind of 2d graphics with 3-5 backgrounds and the same constant life drain mechanic as a curse your character is inflicted with that makes you have to constantly kill enemies to keep yourself from dying and also allows you to go into "Berserk Mode" which transforms you into a beast form that you select at the start and can unlock more forms as persistent upgrades. Then you also have per run upgrades that you get at the start of each level in a run and you pick a weapon or a magical attack for each hand. Throwing Axes, Swords, Fireballs, Acid Sprays, Thorns you shoot out your hand like a gun, staves that shoot electricity, crossbows, ect ect. You can also choose to add additional curses at the start and in between each level that give you more money for upgrades or some kind of buff in exchange for the debuff you get from the curse like 50 percent more dmage but faster life drain, decreased movment speed for extra life, exploding enemies for extra money, ect ect. There is a lot of variety for sure and its got good smooth fast paced and chaotic combat but never so much you dont know whats going on. Plus its only 5 bucls
Man that main menu theme is soo gud
That new Outro is clean AF. I love it
From now on only that
Must own this soundtrack 0_0 that main menu theme is very addicting to me
4:27 Riding Bean OVA reference. God that anime movie was awesome!!!