@@mrgameandmusic both golf and tennis will be hard he needs the GBC versions of both games to compete them but golf is easy he just needs all birdie badges unlock all characters (Mario is one of them) and do all ring challenges if he competes them by easy to hardest it would be Dr Mario, Yoshi’s Story, Mario Golf and Mario Tennis can’t wait to see them though.
You mean in the sense of quality over quantity? So that there can be more occurences of I used money to buy every game in ABC store? Could be that or could be I am skewing your comment? I like that Jirard donates a lot to charity.
It would make sense. Movie youtubers are already starting to dip into their strike reserves to get people used to content on older media. I'm sure anyone who does it full-time has a back catalog of stuff for when they're burnt out as well.
I wouldn’t doubt if he has entire videos that are ready to be released just in case another video is behind schedule in the completion-to-video process.
@ChrisB_Crisps they definitely just meant he has a list of short, easy to complete games to play if he has a lot of larger projects he's working on. That way he can get stuff out without large gaps in between
It was a reference to mario 64 in which mario got his metal cap and his metal theme would play while you had the satisfying “clank” sound effects of his footsteps. It was some major hype in it’s days-imo even more so than the super star.
The commercial for the game was absolutely iconic and epic! It definitely described what the game was about! Nintendo characters beating the ever-loving **** out of each other!
This game is still in regular rotation at my house. It's a game that even my youngest nieces and nephews love, regardless of how it has aged. It's still my favorite N64 game to come back to, also.
I know chasing the algorithm is a thing and you often have to complete the newest and biggest games in order to strike while the iron is hot. But the truth is these videos are often some of my favorites. Just getting to watch Jirard visit an older game, maybe one that he loved, maybe one he'd never even heard of until now. Just a smaller, older experience whose completion criteria isn't full of insane challenges and stressful achievements. Just a nice, simple, classic game. I like seeing that for Jirard.
I never had a N64 so I played all the time at a friend's house. I still remember accidentally unlocking Captain Falcon and discovering there were hidden characters, unbeknownst to the friend too. Seeing the Falcon Punch for the first time was hysterical.
I had a N64 but never owned a copy of Smash bros. My first time playing it was at my Summer camp they had a N64 with a copy of Smash bros. I do miss the Z cancel I can't speak for Melee but in Brawl, Wii U and Ultimate you can't Z cancel.
Don't let this distract you from the fact that the mutiversal wars and the World of Light in Super Smash Bros. all started with Mario tripping on Yoshi by the foot.
Can we talk about how this commercial basically had 3 Mushroom Kingdom characters who already existed in the same universe (Mario, Yoshi, and Donkey Kong) then there's Pikachu. How the heck did this electric mouse meet these 3?
Smash is straight up one of the most nostalgic games for me. I hear the various N64 tracks and get goosebumps and feel like I could happy cry haha. I miss the innocence of being a kid
I love how each video comes with a short history of the game's development. It's a fantastic format to elevate the already top-tier content the completionist provides. Also cant wait to see more of the shoppy extended universe
I can't tell you the amount of hours my friends and I spent playing this game growing up. We were playing this on a somewhat regular basis as late as 2015 - it's just too good!
This game was the reason why my buddies and I kept our N64 systems console generations later, just so we could come together every once in a while to "Smash it up". Such an awesome and timeless game.
The combo system in 64 is amazing. L-cancelling cancels all of your landing lag, (this was nerfed in Melee to half) and the hitstun lasts forever. It's wonderful :)
Jirard was smoking something when he said that Ultimate is faster, is not, with those laggy controls either offline and online, too much input lag. For me, it's unplayable, it doesn't matter if it runs on native hardware or an emulator, the game feels laggy AF. Every previous Smash game doesn't have this flaw.
Smash 64 has even more responsive controls than Melee, but i prefer how the hitstun and L-cancelling were nerfed in Melee. Smash 64's meta is boring (minus combo contests).
@@saricubra2867 completely agree, but a certain thing you can do with the game makes it legit amazing. But my post got taken down 3 times for mentioning it so I just had to say this instead.
What's so amazing about this game to me is how my brother-in-law still kicks my behind when playing blue party hat Pikachu. He rarely plays games anymore, while I'm pretty hardcore, yet I can't beat his Pikachu.
Glad to see you paying respect to the Smash game that started it all. A lot simpler than it's descendants, but sometimes, the simplest games are the most fun.
Out of every N64 game that I owned. This was the one I played the most. It’s also the game that got me into the Zelda and Metroid franchise. I had never even heard of these characters before when I was nine.
The single player mode established in Smash 64 remains one of the most solid "arcade mode" type concepts to me. It constantly changes things up, so it rarely feels boring or monotonous.
This is my favorite video you have made in a while. It felt more natural and enjoyable. I used to like seeing you get angry at a game in my place, but I just like seeing you happy.
Its not mention, but you can unlock the Sound Test by doing all Break the Target and Board the platforms with every characters. This basically the starting point of many remixed songs outside their respective franchise.
Super Smash Bros was one of my first ever gaming experiences, a classic I hold dear to my heart, and it absolutely earns that complete it rating. And if anyone is reading this and wants to play the original, but wants some extra content to spice up the experience, a group has created an excellent mod for the game called "Smash Remix", which adds new characters, stages and modes, which just updated to version 1.4, which added Goemon from mystical ninja Goemon, and Slippy and Peppy from Star fox
So glad to see this! This is the game I not only completed, but completed often! This is the start of my second favorite gaming franchise of all time, even if it's way way harder to complete them now. Got my fingers crossed for Switch Online release! Thanks for the vid, Jirard!
Sometimes big tasks can be overwhelming and lower your moral. So completing small tasks than can be finished quickly and easily may help rebuild that moral
That graphic of Mario with the fan on the end card is wonderful. Thats one kf those sound effects you instantly hear when you see it. Love you Jirard and youre amazing team!
I'd describe the overall appeal of the Smash Bros. series to that of Capcom's Super Puzzle Fighter / Super Gem Fighter (aka Pocket Fighter) games -- they clearly have the basic fighter-vs-fighter gaming mechanic, yet put a lighthearted spin on the source material + throw in some fun variations (like Element Orbs & Healing Items in Pocket / Super Gem Fighter). I still remember the sheer hilarity of seeing Chun Li successfully pull off her Love Letter attack -- & the look on Ryu's face when his opponent wins the match by kicking or knocking Ryu off screen into the water below the bottom edge. 😆
This is an awesome game, and its commercial is one of my all-time favorites. Not just for a video game, for anything. I'd rank it among the most effective ads ever, as well.
This game has been my inspiration for years. I have a project that is built purposely to match the n64/ps1 style. I can't wait to get my project completed.
This defined my childhood and much of my teenage years. It is my favorite overall n64 game, I beat all my friends in this game and was top dog in college. So many great memories! I even hated Melee when it first came out and traded it because I loved the first one so much and it was so different I learned how incredible it truly was later.
Another ‘short’ game you could complete is Kaze and the Wild Masks. As a massive DKC2 fan I’m shocked you haven’t already done this. Superb spiritual successor. Unless I’m mistaken and you have completed it already?
I personally find that this one is my favorite. I play this A LOT mostly because its cathartic. And I don't get nearly as overwhelmed by the newer smash. Thanks for covering this. I can tell you truly have enjoyed yourself doing this episode. :)
12:27 yes, it does bear mentioning. We need a new F-Zero, I don't know why Nintendo is so reluctant. You can have more than one racer, Nintendo. Mario Kart 8 appeals to the masses, F-Zero can be a hardcore racing experience. They could officially implement the advanced techniques found by speed runners (snaking, shift boost, momentum throttle, etc) as high risk-reward moves. A game easy to learn, hard to master.
I like the fact that you went back to putting the completion rating and the end of the video. It's fun to guess what your completion rating will be, based on how you are reviewing the game.
To all the homies who love Smash 64, the mod Smash Remix just recently released its 1.4 update. We have returning vets like Mewtwo, Dedede, and Sonic, and new characters such as Conker, Marina, and Geomon.
We’ve got to take a moment and acknowledge how the TOVG staff is absolutely killing it with these internally produced commerical segments. Best ads I’ve seen on RUclips probably in years. You go get ‘em, Shopify. Props on trusting this crew.
I don't know about you guys, but I actually think the graphics in Smash 64 is super fitting. The blockiness makes the characters look like Stuffed Toys, something they were supposed to represent.
It's truly amazing to see not only take a break, but also complete the 1st and OG Super Smash Bros. Also, I'm glad they're back to adding the Game Number in the intro. And the other Smash Games he hasn't completed are Super Smash Bros. Brawl and 3DS
I always wanted to know what the original smash feels like, because it definitely has a certain charm to it. I like the old sound effects for the game and the way the polygon models moved because they are just so satisfying to see and hear. Also it's interesting to see what the mindset of the developers were back then compared to now, like how multiple characters had 1 shot moves like jiggly puff, Luigi, and captain falcon. Great video, I'm glad you did the original smash!
There will always be special place for the starting entry of a series, especially if it is the one you started out with, even if it lacks the polish of later entries
Ah this video brought back so many memories. This was one of the first games I was able to sit down and play with my brother and sister. It was something we could all enjoy together! We used to hang out with a childhood friend down the road and the 4 of us would just play Smash for hours and hours (RIP Tim). Ah, the good old days 🥲
I was so surprised and happy to see you cover this one! The original Smash was the first game I ever played, I wasn't allowed to own games as a kid so I played it at a local McDonald's. The controllers were often greasy and gross because kids are nasty but dang playing against my brother or even CPUs gave me a special feeling nothing else had. I ended up trying Metroid, one of my fav series, thanks to Smash 64. Years later I was competitive in both Smash 4 and Ultimate, but I still enjoy good old fashioned casual Smash too! Biggest downside is now my brother doesn't care about games much and I don't have nearby friends to play with. Personally tho, nothing against traditional fighters but I've never been able to get into them. The combo memorization and execution was difficult and intimidating and it was just...demoralizing being stuck in the corner or getting my hp chipped away. I enjoy Smash's simplicity, and I have attachment to the characters unlike other fighters. I've given quite a few a shot but eh, it's not for me I think.
I remember playing this game af with my cousins when it came out. It was the first time I was experiencing group hysteria while playing multiplayer. So many good memories with this game.
I love the idea of “break video games.” Games to play to take a break from the normal. For me, I usually will pick up a point-and-click adventure game. One of my childhood favorites is Blazing Dragons on the PS1/Saturn. Another break game for me is to chip away at Stardew Valley.
@@carbonated_salt9645 Thank you. I also have never seen anyone mention Blazing Dragons. Somehow that game has always stuck with me. I replay it once a year, or so.
Its one of the best, fighters destiny is a beauty as well. An unsung beauty at that, i feel it could have been an esports phenom if its structure were carried into some sequels.
While the live orchestration from Melee onward made for an excellent new standard, I will always miss how absolutely groovy Smash 64’s ost is, especially the Data menu and the Master Hand fight music.
I just sold off my n64 to a 12 year old the other day. This was the one game he really wanted to play. The difference between this and switch blew his mind lol. He had fun tho
Still love this game, it’s been years since I’ve tried but never beat it on very hard with 1 life and no continues. I made it to the polygon team many times but couldn’t beat it, think I might fire it up again!
I remember getting this game as a kid based off the box art alone (because I was too young to know how to read). It was my first experience with unlockables, and it feels so nostalgic every time I see it. Is it my go to game on the system? No. But I'm still proud to have it in my collection and have that memory of the 90's.
Instant like on the video, love love LOVE super smash bros, played the hell outta 64 until melee came out then onwards with brawl etc. Love me some Super smash bros series. Great video man! :D
You mentioned the “Smash to Guilty Gear pipeline”, that exists for me! Started with Smash 64, grew up on Melee, thought the characters on BlazBlue looked awesome, and then went from that to Guilty Gear Xrd!
I will forever cherish the memories of playing this game every day, grinding very hard 1 stock classic mode, doing shenanigans like only pokeballs matches or simply just watch level 9 CPUs wreck each other in the background while i do my stuff in my room. This game is magical in a way that no other fighting game can match because of its unique pacing and clunkiness. I really hope they will bring this gem to Switch Online one day.
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I love how Jirard took a break from completing games by completing a game. Never change
And he has 4 Mario games on the N64 to go Mario Golf and Tennis, Dr Mario 64 and Yoshi Story Mario Tennis will be a will be hard for him to be honest.
Completing Mario tennis is gonna be awful lmao
@@mrgameandmusic both golf and tennis will be hard he needs the GBC versions of both games to compete them but golf is easy he just needs all birdie badges unlock all characters (Mario is one of them) and do all ring challenges if he competes them by easy to hardest it would be Dr Mario, Yoshi’s Story, Mario Golf and Mario Tennis can’t wait to see them though.
It's certainly a much simpler task than completing TOTK and FF16
Yeah Tears of the Kingdom alone has too much to do, so it makes sense to take a break every now and then and play something simple and clean.
I have a feeling that Jirard has a list of games that take less then 20 hours to complete, in case he is too busy with multiple massive games.
You mean in the sense of quality over quantity? So that there can be more occurences of I used money to buy every game in ABC store? Could be that or could be I am skewing your comment? I like that Jirard donates a lot to charity.
It would make sense. Movie youtubers are already starting to dip into their strike reserves to get people used to content on older media. I'm sure anyone who does it full-time has a back catalog of stuff for when they're burnt out as well.
I wouldn’t doubt if he has entire videos that are ready to be released just in case another video is behind schedule in the completion-to-video process.
I forget, has he done Untitled Goose Game?
@ChrisB_Crisps they definitely just meant he has a list of short, easy to complete games to play if he has a lot of larger projects he's working on. That way he can get stuff out without large gaps in between
The most iconic thing I remember from this game is the sound of Metal Mario's footsteps with his stage theme. Perfection.
CLANG CLANG CLANG
As the rock music kicks in and you just start wailing on him as he takes no knock back
It was a reference to mario 64 in which mario got his metal cap and his metal theme would play while you had the satisfying “clank” sound effects of his footsteps. It was some major hype in it’s days-imo even more so than the super star.
The OST for that fight is also super good.
The way the announcer says Metal Mario is epic to lol
I don't care if people think it is ugly, chubby low-poly Pikachu is a precious thing
Yep, I agree
Nintendo needs to stop body shaming Pikachu and let him be his adorable chubby self
who said low-poly Pikachu is ugly?
@@DoMorrMusicI did, because I can’t read without speaking the words out loud :p
Bring back Thiccachu
The commercial for the game was absolutely iconic and epic! It definitely described what the game was about! Nintendo characters beating the ever-loving **** out of each other!
The war between Ghaleem and Dharkon all started with Mario tripping Yoshi.
It's one of the best game commercials ever!
@@poweroffriendship2.0 probably because he would eat all the food to whatever picnic they were good.
That commercial brought me back to a place in my childhood that I haven't visited in the years since. Such nostalgia.
This game is still in regular rotation at my house. It's a game that even my youngest nieces and nephews love, regardless of how it has aged. It's still my favorite N64 game to come back to, also.
I know chasing the algorithm is a thing and you often have to complete the newest and biggest games in order to strike while the iron is hot. But the truth is these videos are often some of my favorites. Just getting to watch Jirard visit an older game, maybe one that he loved, maybe one he'd never even heard of until now. Just a smaller, older experience whose completion criteria isn't full of insane challenges and stressful achievements. Just a nice, simple, classic game. I like seeing that for Jirard.
I never had a N64 so I played all the time at a friend's house. I still remember accidentally unlocking Captain Falcon and discovering there were hidden characters, unbeknownst to the friend too. Seeing the Falcon Punch for the first time was hysterical.
First time I ever played it was on VC
Played at a friend's place too. Pikachu main!
I had a N64 but never owned a copy of Smash bros. My first time playing it was at my Summer camp they had a N64 with a copy of Smash bros. I do miss the Z cancel I can't speak for Melee but in Brawl, Wii U and Ultimate you can't Z cancel.
FALCOWHN PAAAAOOOONNCH
Don't let this distract you from the fact that the mutiversal wars and the World of Light in Super Smash Bros. all started with Mario tripping on Yoshi by the foot.
Can we talk about how this commercial basically had 3 Mushroom Kingdom characters who already existed in the same universe (Mario, Yoshi, and Donkey Kong) then there's Pikachu. How the heck did this electric mouse meet these 3?
Smash is straight up one of the most nostalgic games for me. I hear the various N64 tracks and get goosebumps and feel like I could happy cry haha. I miss the innocence of being a kid
It's always good to see Jirard give himself an easy game to tackle. Hopefully this comes to the NSO soon.
Satirically speaking, that's good good of an idea, Nintendo will never put smash 64 with online play on nso
I love how each video comes with a short history of the game's development. It's a fantastic format to elevate the already top-tier content the completionist provides.
Also cant wait to see more of the shoppy extended universe
I can't tell you the amount of hours my friends and I spent playing this game growing up. We were playing this on a somewhat regular basis as late as 2015 - it's just too good!
This game was the reason why my buddies and I kept our N64 systems console generations later, just so we could come together every once in a while to "Smash it up". Such an awesome and timeless game.
The combo system in 64 is amazing. L-cancelling cancels all of your landing lag, (this was nerfed in Melee to half) and the hitstun lasts forever. It's wonderful :)
Jirard was smoking something when he said that Ultimate is faster, is not, with those laggy controls either offline and online, too much input lag.
For me, it's unplayable, it doesn't matter if it runs on native hardware or an emulator, the game feels laggy AF. Every previous Smash game doesn't have this flaw.
Smash 64 has even more responsive controls than Melee, but i prefer how the hitstun and L-cancelling were nerfed in Melee. Smash 64's meta is boring (minus combo contests).
@@saricubra2867 completely agree, but a certain thing you can do with the game makes it legit amazing. But my post got taken down 3 times for mentioning it so I just had to say this instead.
Yo, the unique set design paying homage to the game being discussed in every video doesn't go unnoticed guys. Nice work!
Sakurai basically the creator of my childhood, kirby and smash form majority of my favorite memories of playing w my ds and wii
What's so amazing about this game to me is how my brother-in-law still kicks my behind when playing blue party hat Pikachu. He rarely plays games anymore, while I'm pretty hardcore, yet I can't beat his Pikachu.
Glad to see you paying respect to the Smash game that started it all. A lot simpler than it's descendants, but sometimes, the simplest games are the most fun.
What are you talking about started it all??? As in the first smash bros game??
@@serrothrotciv4244...Yeah?
@@serrothrotciv4244 No they meant Smash bros caused the big bang
@@Reshapable oh thats a great show
@@serrothrotciv4244tf?
I've played a ton, a mean, a TON of each SMB game there is, but I just can't stop loving the original. Its simpler gameplay feels so fresh!
I know you're testing out different sponsor formats. This was a good one. Ill watch any of this type on loop
Out of every N64 game that I owned. This was the one I played the most. It’s also the game that got me into the Zelda and Metroid franchise. I had never even heard of these characters before when I was nine.
The single player mode established in Smash 64 remains one of the most solid "arcade mode" type concepts to me. It constantly changes things up, so it rarely feels boring or monotonous.
This is my favorite video you have made in a while. It felt more natural and enjoyable. I used to like seeing you get angry at a game in my place, but I just like seeing you happy.
The sound design is AMAZING on this iteration of smash. Sticks out to me as the most unique compared to the others
We love these partial documentary, partial review style videos. Also, your Shopify ads are the best.
Its not mention, but you can unlock the Sound Test by doing all Break the Target and Board the platforms with every characters. This basically the starting point of many remixed songs outside their respective franchise.
It’s also the hardest thing to unlock - board the platforms with Jigglypuff is very tough. Surprised this was overlooked.
Super Smash Bros has a special unique charm to it, glad to see you respecting it
I love the SOUND in smash 64, the big hits and sounds when you KO someone or hit them hard
The intro with the TV commercial was so nostalgic!
Im so glad I rediscovered this channel. I grew up with it years ago and its nice to see its still a familiar type of content
Super Smash Bros was one of my first ever gaming experiences, a classic I hold dear to my heart, and it absolutely earns that complete it rating. And if anyone is reading this and wants to play the original, but wants some extra content to spice up the experience, a group has created an excellent mod for the game called "Smash Remix", which adds new characters, stages and modes, which just updated to version 1.4, which added Goemon from mystical ninja Goemon, and Slippy and Peppy from Star fox
So glad to see this! This is the game I not only completed, but completed often! This is the start of my second favorite gaming franchise of all time, even if it's way way harder to complete them now. Got my fingers crossed for Switch Online release! Thanks for the vid, Jirard!
Sometimes big tasks can be overwhelming and lower your moral. So completing small tasks than can be finished quickly and easily may help rebuild that moral
Wow, today I learned that you have to unlock the item switch. My brothers and I played this game so much I thought it was always there
That graphic of Mario with the fan on the end card is wonderful. Thats one kf those sound effects you instantly hear when you see it. Love you Jirard and youre amazing team!
The combos in SSB64 are the most satisfying in the series. It also has the most balanced character roster of any of the smash games.
Without a question, this game is why ill always love fighting games playing this as a kid against family members was always fun.
I'd describe the overall appeal of the Smash Bros. series to that of Capcom's Super Puzzle Fighter / Super Gem Fighter (aka Pocket Fighter) games -- they clearly have the basic fighter-vs-fighter gaming mechanic, yet put a lighthearted spin on the source material + throw in some fun variations (like Element Orbs & Healing Items in Pocket / Super Gem Fighter).
I still remember the sheer hilarity of seeing Chun Li successfully pull off her Love Letter attack -- & the look on Ryu's face when his opponent wins the match by kicking or knocking Ryu off screen into the water below the bottom edge. 😆
Oh my..... That commercial brought me back in time yo! Lol
Having Jirard taking a break is a lovely surprise, and it been the OG Smash Bros is just a treat 🎉
I got this game a couple weeks ago and was disappointed that you didn't have a video on this. My wishes have been answered!
There was a lot of fun put into this whole episode, it’s great!
Normally i skip the sponsor videos, but these ones lately i dig.
As a 34 year old man who was a kid, when this game out, I approve of this message
Locking my friends in a jump down-spike loop with Ness is a feeling that no game has ever replicated for me.
This is an awesome game, and its commercial is one of my all-time favorites. Not just for a video game, for anything. I'd rank it among the most effective ads ever, as well.
This game has been my inspiration for years. I have a project that is built purposely to match the n64/ps1 style. I can't wait to get my project completed.
This defined my childhood and much of my teenage years. It is my favorite overall n64 game, I beat all my friends in this game and was top dog in college. So many great memories! I even hated Melee when it first came out and traded it because I loved the first one so much and it was so different I learned how incredible it truly was later.
Another ‘short’ game you could complete is Kaze and the Wild Masks. As a massive DKC2 fan I’m shocked you haven’t already done this. Superb spiritual successor. Unless I’m mistaken and you have completed it already?
I personally find that this one is my favorite. I play this A LOT mostly because its cathartic. And I don't get nearly as overwhelmed by the newer smash. Thanks for covering this. I can tell you truly have enjoyed yourself doing this episode. :)
12:27 yes, it does bear mentioning. We need a new F-Zero, I don't know why Nintendo is so reluctant. You can have more than one racer, Nintendo. Mario Kart 8 appeals to the masses, F-Zero can be a hardcore racing experience. They could officially implement the advanced techniques found by speed runners (snaking, shift boost, momentum throttle, etc) as high risk-reward moves. A game easy to learn, hard to master.
I like the fact that you went back to putting the completion rating and the end of the video. It's fun to guess what your completion rating will be, based on how you are reviewing the game.
To all the homies who love Smash 64, the mod Smash Remix just recently released its 1.4 update. We have returning vets like Mewtwo, Dedede, and Sonic, and new characters such as Conker, Marina, and Geomon.
Jirard I’m glad u r taking a break and having some fun with those ads! Hope your doing alright and we all support what you do! ❤️
Jirard literaly takes a break of completing games by compleating easier games
The best way to take a break.
We’ve got to take a moment and acknowledge how the TOVG staff is absolutely killing it with these internally produced commerical segments. Best ads I’ve seen on RUclips probably in years.
You go get ‘em, Shopify. Props on trusting this crew.
I don't know about you guys, but I actually think the graphics in Smash 64 is super fitting. The blockiness makes the characters look like Stuffed Toys, something they were supposed to represent.
Smash Bros is still more fun to me than Melee and Brawl. SUPER underrated classic right here.
12:27 I love how clearly the frustration he has with this fact comes through in this line read.
My first thought when i saw a title: how many good fighting games N64 even have? SSB and MK Trilogy... And what also?
It's truly amazing to see not only take a break, but also complete the 1st and OG Super Smash Bros. Also, I'm glad they're back to adding the Game Number in the intro. And the other Smash Games he hasn't completed are Super Smash Bros. Brawl and 3DS
I always wanted to know what the original smash feels like, because it definitely has a certain charm to it. I like the old sound effects for the game and the way the polygon models moved because they are just so satisfying to see and hear. Also it's interesting to see what the mindset of the developers were back then compared to now, like how multiple characters had 1 shot moves like jiggly puff, Luigi, and captain falcon. Great video, I'm glad you did the original smash!
Taking breaks is important from longer games so good for u Jirard.
There will always be special place for the starting entry of a series, especially if it is the one you started out with, even if it lacks the polish of later entries
That original ad was a masterpiece. It was funny and exciting.
Ah this video brought back so many memories. This was one of the first games I was able to sit down and play with my brother and sister. It was something we could all enjoy together! We used to hang out with a childhood friend down the road and the 4 of us would just play Smash for hours and hours (RIP Tim). Ah, the good old days 🥲
I was so surprised and happy to see you cover this one! The original Smash was the first game I ever played, I wasn't allowed to own games as a kid so I played it at a local McDonald's. The controllers were often greasy and gross because kids are nasty but dang playing against my brother or even CPUs gave me a special feeling nothing else had.
I ended up trying Metroid, one of my fav series, thanks to Smash 64. Years later I was competitive in both Smash 4 and Ultimate, but I still enjoy good old fashioned casual Smash too! Biggest downside is now my brother doesn't care about games much and I don't have nearby friends to play with.
Personally tho, nothing against traditional fighters but I've never been able to get into them. The combo memorization and execution was difficult and intimidating and it was just...demoralizing being stuck in the corner or getting my hp chipped away. I enjoy Smash's simplicity, and I have attachment to the characters unlike other fighters. I've given quite a few a shot but eh, it's not for me I think.
I remember playing this game af with my cousins when it came out. It was the first time I was experiencing group hysteria while playing multiplayer. So many good memories with this game.
I love the idea of “break video games.” Games to play to take a break from the normal. For me, I usually will pick up a point-and-click adventure game. One of my childhood favorites is Blazing Dragons on the PS1/Saturn. Another break game for me is to chip away at Stardew Valley.
I've never seen anyone mention blazing dragons, such a fun game
@@carbonated_salt9645 Thank you. I also have never seen anyone mention Blazing Dragons. Somehow that game has always stuck with me. I replay it once a year, or so.
Please take more breaks, Jirard!! We love episodes like this!
Its one of the best, fighters destiny is a beauty as well. An unsung beauty at that, i feel it could have been an esports phenom if its structure were carried into some sequels.
While the live orchestration from Melee onward made for an excellent new standard, I will always miss how absolutely groovy Smash 64’s ost is, especially the Data menu and the Master Hand fight music.
I just sold off my n64 to a 12 year old the other day. This was the one game he really wanted to play. The difference between this and switch blew his mind lol. He had fun tho
That intro brought a tear to my eye, thank you Jirard
There's something that we can agree on the OG Smash game, it has lightyears more responsive controls than Ultimate's lag.
This is the gamerest channel of all time you cant compete with 100% completion its too much dedication
Smash 64 is my childhood.
So now the only Smash game remains to be completed, and probably the hardest one to do so - Brawl. Can't wait for in 2026
After all these years still the best gaming content on RUclips. Keep it up !🔥
I see you put the completion rating at the end again. That's good. I always liked trying to guess it based on the review.
Still love this game, it’s been years since I’ve tried but never beat it on very hard with 1 life and no continues. I made it to the polygon team many times but couldn’t beat it, think I might fire it up again!
I remember getting this game as a kid based off the box art alone (because I was too young to know how to read). It was my first experience with unlockables, and it feels so nostalgic every time I see it. Is it my go to game on the system? No. But I'm still proud to have it in my collection and have that memory of the 90's.
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1. Play lots of smash.
2. Get convinced to play Street Fighter 2 and some sequels.
3. Buy Guilty Gear Strive.
The more unhinged Jirard becomes the more I enjoy the Completionist
I miss the character-specific break the targets and board the platforms. They were such great ways to introduce what the characters could do.
Instant like on the video, love love LOVE super smash bros, played the hell outta 64 until melee came out then onwards with brawl etc. Love me some Super smash bros series. Great video man! :D
Missed you! Welcome back! I'm so pleased with this upload!
The moment I saw that commercial back in the 90’s as well, this really took me back. Also I maintain my position: RUclipsr ads are the best ads.
You mentioned the “Smash to Guilty Gear pipeline”, that exists for me! Started with Smash 64, grew up on Melee, thought the characters on BlazBlue looked awesome, and then went from that to Guilty Gear Xrd!
Smash Bros wasn't the birth of platform fighters, they just popularized it.
Jirard the completionist more like Jirard the gladiator of video games
These shopify ad reads/ skits are THE BEST
I need more merch!!!
I still remember getting this game for my 6th birthday! One of the best gifts i ever got!
It would be cool to see him review the Smash Bros Remix since it really brings the game new life.
Crazy how you released this video the same day as Smash Remix 1.4!
Smaesh to GG pipeline for Stukka: smaesh> SC1> Melee> SC2> SC3> MVC2> SC4> MVC3> Sf4> GG
I remember playing this as a kid and putting the lives on infinity and playing until my eyes bled lol
I will forever cherish the memories of playing this game every day, grinding very hard 1 stock classic mode, doing shenanigans like only pokeballs matches or simply just watch level 9 CPUs wreck each other in the background while i do my stuff in my room.
This game is magical in a way that no other fighting game can match because of its unique pacing and clunkiness.
I really hope they will bring this gem to Switch Online one day.
If you remember seeing this commercial as a child you lived a great childhood.