Sometimes you got to just go back to a classic. Cleanse the pallet a little after doing what you should be doing for too long and need a break for something completely unrelated.
I love how the game is like “You can’t step into the dark for two seconds without being swarmed and devoured instantly!” and then five minutes later in the same mission “You’re gonna trek through the woods, fight out in the open and finish your mission in a dark warehouse. You’ll be fine.” lol
The inclusion of the Hammer of Dawn as an explosive seems a little generous of a classification. But given that the game would probably be impossible without it: Big Laser = Explosive.
Clearly the Hammer of Dawn inserts such high amounts of energy into the subject that the damage isn't just thermal melting/ablation or anything, it forces a coulombic explosion even in dynamic organic systems and therefore *is* an explosive weapon.
This has awoken a core memory for me. Gears of War was such a fantastic trilogy, an absolutely brilliant story from beginning to end with some of the best combat in gaming. Im just glad the Devs let the franchise die with dignity after the fun and inventive Baird-focused spinoff game "judgment" and didn't piss all over its legacy with a "somehow the locust returned" sequel
Gears of war was the first video game I have ever played and till this day the franchise is my favorite of all time and I will always have a soft spot for it I’ll even say gears of war 4 was really good. Specifically the multiplayer the update to combat was genuinely fun and didn’t change what the of combat was too much
8:18 “it’s here where he’s a little out of range” unless you realised there was a door to go up to him and smack him down. Never change lemon… never change 😂
New Years at the Backlogs in three steps: Step one, Introspection: Remembers what his name means. Step two, Panic: Remembers all the games he hasn't played yet. Step three, Complacency: "Can you beat Dark Souls with only short bow?"
As a fan, I would like to inform you that I do indeed demand a XCOM 2 video in Q1. Or a batman arkham video, because I am currently binging that series.
So fun fact about the berserkers, specifically the first one, you can blow up the doors with bombs instead of her running into them so save a bit of stress. Also it has been a long time since I've watched somebody play a gears game and I love it
Huh, interesting. The Corpser was my first thought where this run would stop. Turns out, I was right. :D Still, good show. Wow the redesigns of Baird and Anya don't vibe with me at all. :D
Im at a point where I watch every video (besides the rogue trader one that game is on my backlog aswell) just because its a lemon video. But to be honest I watched my fair share of different dark souls runs so I really love and enjoy it when you actually get to play a game from your backlog and show us some challenge runs in games not many peoples run.
I just finished it with my brother and had a blast, we went through the first three games. Hope to see some of the other games from ya, it's a good series!
Me at work: I should probably get ready for that important presentation in an hour... Also me at work: Oh look! A new Backlogs video. Sorry boss! Priorities.
I am GLAD that the very first Gears of War challenge run I've seen on RUclips was made by Lemon, 'cuz that was really fun to watch ! It's a really refreshing change compared to the plethora of Dark Souls videos you made (not that I mind at all, your videos are FACKIN' AWESOME-). Hope you'll do the other Gears !
I've never played this game, but this was such a cool video. Somehow you make every challenge run super engaging whether the viewer has played the game or not.
What a fun video, I am currently being dragged through the Gears games by my friend in hopes of beating all the numbered games before "E-Day" comes out. I did not grow up on Xbox, so it's my 1st time playing through the series
watching you fail at melee reminded me of the times i played this game as a kid, always wanting and trying to chainsaw the enemies but dying every single time. great video lemon
I fkin' loved these games so much. I REALLY hope you go through the entire series. I used to play the game a ton and am very stoked to see it getting some love.
Man, i remember constantly replaying this game with a friend or two years ago, it's sweet to see you play it :D And by replaying... i mean the first three chapters since we were always too slow and not-particularily-bright enough to keep going before we forget what happened hehe
Gears lore is actually among the best in gaming- ill die on this hill XD its rich and deep, and the Locust Origins and the Lambent Origins in Gears 2 being my favorite (no spoilers) take a look at it when ya get the time, random reader 😃
If you want a shooter with a bit more commands for your squadmates, I can only recommend Star Wars Republic Commandos. As fate wills it, that game also features Grenades, and many different types thereof, even a grenadelauncher....
The hell is that?! A dinosaur...a dinosaur with machine guns and grenade launchers?!? The way this line tickled my funny bone, Lemon you're a treat lol.
As a person to forget he was 32 thinking he was 29. You mention everyone over 30, gave me PTSD, depression and love at the same time to old games. Man I wished there would be more new games like this now. But 2 new generations on consumers warp everything. Can only wait for the 1 old school game per year
Lemon I would love to see you play star wars republic commando like this you mentioning squad tactics and it triggered something primal in me, also as a kid general rahm was the hardest boss for me. Happy new years and hope it’s full of love
seeing as how i never had an xbox as a kid, the Gears of War series completely passed me by. Watching this video now, I can see why it was so popular. That looks absolutely delightful.
finally, my favorite game series from the xbox 360. and fun fact, the parts between you leaving the dad's house and you arriving at the train station are not present in the 360 version of the game and only playable in the remaster.AND YES DO THIS RUN IN GEARS 2-5!!!
Okay just gotta say it was an awesome little detail hearing the Legend of Zelda spirit tracks theme in the video when I just started replaying it just a couple a weeks ago
I have faith in you Lemon! If need be, grab another person you enjoy playing with, or challenge runner of your choosing, to have a friendly competition on XCOM 2? As in, have someone keep you company while you’re complete the run 🤔🤷🏼 I figure that it helps me, when I need to accomplish important tasks. So why not share the wealth! I hope you have a wonderful year! Don’t be too hard on yourself, you mean the world to the ones that matter! So! Be good to yourself! I will see you in your next video!
Kill me if you want but i never played any of the Gears games. But i respect it for being good enough to keep a large fan base and the core gameplay looks kick ass. Cover shooting with chainsaws in the mix and cool hat? Awesome
Im more surprised about the fact that he started the Elden Ring only using firebombs run... That video will be hell and probably one of the most rewatched ones in next years
I remember my days of playing Gears. In my Insanity playthough which was just as hectic as a casual Halo 2 Legendary playthough gets. Was sweating bullets thinking RAAM would be a living nightmare. Little he know that i had a whole Gnasher and Lancer with his name on it. Just Hunker down in the first cover and fight until he gets close to you, he goes around cover you can jump it which creates a loop of him just watching you as you magdump his ass into the credits
i think shooting should definitely be an option that gets utilized more in these challenge runs. its a major staple of video games and no one can convince me it isnt an explosive kill.
Another great video! If possible I'd love to see you do a playthrough on prey (2016) sometime. I'm sure youd find a fun way to challenge yourself with it
If you do buy an army, just make sure it's the one you think is coolest. Don't worry about in game strength at all, everyone will hate it and think you're a WAAC "That Guy" no matter what you pick.
My headcanon for firebomb academy,s meele teches such skills as ,exploding fist, ,eruption stomp, and that move from kung-fu panada that allows you to parry enemies canon-balls
20:15 When I played this game all those years ago, I enjoyed it. Then I decided to play it on the hardest difficulty and immediately hated this entire section.
18:22 I never put much thought into how they uncapped that gas line but the COG really did completely disregard how much damage they did to kill the locust
You know he is going to forget this year's resolution and go back to challenge running Salt & Sanctuary for the umpteenth time.
I thought he only played that game for 2 times
Sometimes you got to just go back to a classic. Cleanse the pallet a little after doing what you should be doing for too long and need a break for something completely unrelated.
Nah, he's gonna make everyone else do it
I'm still waiting for an xcom 2 challenge run
@igrisamiss8660 The majority of his earlier videos were salt and sanctuary. I do think he only has 2 or 3 salt and sacrifice runs, though.
Melee is just an exothermic reaction to turn chemical energy into kinetic energy, sounds like a firebomb to me
it sometimes makes the bodies explode so it checks out
Same with bullets!
So how hard do i have to punch a turkey to cook it?
@@blazemcking It's not how hard; it's how many times!
The answer is a lot.
love this comment and the replies!
I love how the game is like “You can’t step into the dark for two seconds without being swarmed and devoured instantly!” and then five minutes later in the same mission “You’re gonna trek through the woods, fight out in the open and finish your mission in a dark warehouse. You’ll be fine.” lol
The kryll stuck to the cities because that's where the most food is
9:20 Lemon made a list he can never complete so he can always have a backlog. Master class in brand retention.
I couldnt quit laughing once I saw the list
-I start replaying Gears of War a few weeks ago
-Lemon drops a Gears video
-Life is good
Hello Lemon, love you
When life gives you lemons…
@@jackofdiamonds7303 … You tell them your true feelings.
You give the lemons an addiction to arson
You give the lemons life?
Or give them to lemon’s wife? 🤔
The clergy of the Firebomb Goddess spreads to a new world!
The Firebomb Academy cannot be stopped!
The inclusion of the Hammer of Dawn as an explosive seems a little generous of a classification. But given that the game would probably be impossible without it: Big Laser = Explosive.
Just make sure Mr. Torgue is not around.
Clearly the Hammer of Dawn inserts such high amounts of energy into the subject that the damage isn't just thermal melting/ablation or anything, it forces a coulombic explosion even in dynamic organic systems and therefore *is* an explosive weapon.
It's a hammer, counts as melee
I mean, whoever gets hit with the hammer reacts explosively to it so technically……..
The Hammer of Dawn uses Immulsion crystals in the laser, and Immulsion is very explosive.
So its an explosive laser.
Fun Fact: Any explosive works when clogging up the Emergence holes so Bommshots and torque bows work just as well as grenades
Would not have expected a gears of war challenge run. I am so here for it. One of my favorite franchises there is
33:45 “We’ve hit a brick wall..” rolls head first into a literal brick wall. Lmao
Nice, Lemon… very nice.
This has awoken a core memory for me.
Gears of War was such a fantastic trilogy, an absolutely brilliant story from beginning to end with some of the best combat in gaming.
Im just glad the Devs let the franchise die with dignity after the fun and inventive Baird-focused spinoff game "judgment" and didn't piss all over its legacy with a "somehow the locust returned" sequel
I’m glad too :]
I recently reinstalled an played the remaster, man its janky in the best ways and shows its age even with a remaster but love it all the same.
@@serenity8839
Did you play on PC? Because both og Gears 1 and its remaster are janky on PC, they work fine on Xbox
Y'know 4 and 5 aren't that bad
Gears of war was the first video game I have ever played and till this day the franchise is my favorite of all time and I will always have a soft spot for it
I’ll even say gears of war 4 was really good. Specifically the multiplayer the update to combat was genuinely fun and didn’t change what the of combat was too much
8:18 “it’s here where he’s a little out of range” unless you realised there was a door to go up to him and smack him down. Never change lemon… never change 😂
Hey, he realized there was a door!
That it was after the dude was dead is immaterial.
lemon keep providing us with great videos and streams
New Years at the Backlogs in three steps:
Step one, Introspection: Remembers what his name means.
Step two, Panic: Remembers all the games he hasn't played yet.
Step three, Complacency: "Can you beat Dark Souls with only short bow?"
As a fan, I would like to inform you that I do indeed demand a XCOM 2 video in Q1.
Or a batman arkham video, because I am currently binging that series.
So fun fact about the berserkers, specifically the first one, you can blow up the doors with bombs instead of her running into them so save a bit of stress. Also it has been a long time since I've watched somebody play a gears game and I love it
3:33 “cut him some slack its his first challenge run” is such a omen implying he will be in more!!!! Woooo
Peak video, would be so hype to see you do 2 / 3 especially, and the later ones
Huh, interesting. The Corpser was my first thought where this run would stop. Turns out, I was right. :D Still, good show. Wow the redesigns of Baird and Anya don't vibe with me at all. :D
You keep uploading at the best times, always when I go through hardships you upload a video.
you must go through A LOT of hardships
@Ginrikuzuma life has not been kind
I’m sorry that you must suffer in order for us to receive new Lemon content.
Thank you for your service 🫡
Im at a point where I watch every video (besides the rogue trader one that game is on my backlog aswell) just because its a lemon video.
But to be honest I watched my fair share of different dark souls runs so I really love and enjoy it when you actually get to play a game from your backlog and show us some challenge runs in games not many peoples run.
My friend and I did this exact challenge 17 or so years ago, lol. Although we did melee only as much as possible
Hell yeah, love seeing GOW, good job finally getting to the back logs with more recent vids
I just finished it with my brother and had a blast, we went through the first three games. Hope to see some of the other games from ya, it's a good series!
..... *+Looks at fireworks balled up in my fist+*
"Not today... Apparently the gears of war said we have to keep seperate."
Me at work: I should probably get ready for that important presentation in an hour...
Also me at work: Oh look! A new Backlogs video. Sorry boss! Priorities.
me putting off studying for my trucking exam lmao
Honestly man, your videos are very interesting and entertaining. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. The content you make is truly amazing.
5:23 Beautiful form, graceful landing. 9/10
Ooo, my brothers gonna love this vid: Gears was HIS series back in the day. _Even remember 'helping' him on that _*_damn train_*_ at the end of 1._
I love that you put this up the day after I was like "I've never beat Gears Tactics, I wonder if I can do it with pistol and melee only" 😂😂
Crazy to think you have fans that weren't even born when this legend of a game came out.
I am GLAD that the very first Gears of War challenge run I've seen on RUclips was made by Lemon, 'cuz that was really fun to watch !
It's a really refreshing change compared to the plethora of Dark Souls videos you made (not that I mind at all, your videos are FACKIN' AWESOME-). Hope you'll do the other Gears !
I've never played this game, but this was such a cool video. Somehow you make every challenge run super engaging whether the viewer has played the game or not.
29:50: well, well, well... isn't that a Digimon, hum?
9:20 Your animation style is hilarious and I love it, never apologize lol
GEARS OF WAR CONTENT IN 2025??????? YOOO WE'RE UP BOYS
WOAH, I didn’t expect GoW! I love it, plenty of games you can do this in!
Great Video, as always. But what made me the happiest, was the last checkbox at 9:20 😅
What a fun video, I am currently being dragged through the Gears games by my friend in hopes of beating all the numbered games before "E-Day" comes out. I did not grow up on Xbox, so it's my 1st time playing through the series
watching you fail at melee reminded me of the times i played this game as a kid, always wanting and trying to chainsaw the enemies but dying every single time. great video lemon
I fkin' loved these games so much. I REALLY hope you go through the entire series. I used to play the game a ton and am very stoked to see it getting some love.
Amazing work on this blast from the past.
Yes, please do the trilogy!
Love seeing one of my favorite youtubers play my all-time favorite game series!!
The Backlogs keeps getting bigger.
As well for us all,we have much to do.
Man, i remember constantly replaying this game with a friend or two years ago, it's sweet to see you play it :D
And by replaying... i mean the first three chapters since we were always too slow and not-particularily-bright enough to keep going before we forget what happened hehe
Gears lore is actually among the best in gaming- ill die on this hill XD its rich and deep, and the Locust Origins and the Lambent Origins in Gears 2 being my favorite (no spoilers) take a look at it when ya get the time, random reader 😃
God I love that, even with the remaster, they kept the abysmal death ragdolls. Every time you fall over dead your limbs contort like spaghetti.
7:00 - yes, actually. There's an achievement for closing all 4 holes before enemies get out
Oh HELL yeah! Gears 3 was my JAM, so I really hope you continue playing through until at least that point.
If you want a shooter with a bit more commands for your squadmates, I can only recommend Star Wars Republic Commandos. As fate wills it, that game also features Grenades, and many different types thereof, even a grenadelauncher....
Never played gears of war so great to see the gameplay!! Definitely need the rest of the series!!
The hell is that?! A dinosaur...a dinosaur with machine guns and grenade launchers?!? The way this line tickled my funny bone, Lemon you're a treat lol.
As a person to forget he was 32 thinking he was 29. You mention everyone over 30, gave me PTSD, depression and love at the same time to old games. Man I wished there would be more new games like this now. But 2 new generations on consumers warp everything. Can only wait for the 1 old school game per year
I cant wait to see lemon play all the games I told myself I would play last year and didn't!
Gotta love the Gears of War games excited to see this video
Everytime when you have a partner that you can't control, let them do their thing, its you who has to obey the challenge rule.
Lemon I would love to see you play star wars republic commando like this you mentioning squad tactics and it triggered something primal in me, also as a kid general rahm was the hardest boss for me. Happy new years and hope it’s full of love
can't wait for the part 2 and 3 for this series!!! also if possible can u try some God of war challenge run. it will be awesome to see u as kratos
seeing as how i never had an xbox as a kid, the Gears of War series completely passed me by. Watching this video now, I can see why it was so popular. That looks absolutely delightful.
finally, my favorite game series from the xbox 360. and fun fact, the parts between you leaving the dad's house and you arriving at the train station are not present in the 360 version of the game and only playable in the remaster.AND YES DO THIS RUN IN GEARS 2-5!!!
Potential XCOM 2 video in Q1? Truly blessed
"ANNA! IT'S A GIANT FREAKING WORM SINKING THE CITIES!"
New favorite channel I've been binging recently
In my wildest dreams I was never expecting a gears of war challenge video on this channel. Time to clear my schedule now.
I heard "They Might As Well Be Dead" and my brain instantly assumed the guitar solo was gonna be some sorta montage... damn you, Lemon
Okay just gotta say it was an awesome little detail hearing the Legend of Zelda spirit tracks theme in the video when I just started replaying it just a couple a weeks ago
Bro you are my favorite youtuber by far keep up the good work (btw could you make a "Respect the sippy brake" t-shirt please?)
Would love to see you do Gears 2 and 3. Man, it's been so long since I played GOW. Genuinely brilliant series.
The amount of nostalgia this video gave me. Grew up on the gears franchise, and it was good.
Lemon: "would you permit me to kill a person with a giant chainsaw gun, instead of an explosion?" "yes I'll allow this one exception"
I have faith in you Lemon! If need be, grab another person you enjoy playing with, or challenge runner of your choosing, to have a friendly competition on XCOM 2? As in, have someone keep you company while you’re complete the run 🤔🤷🏼 I figure that it helps me, when I need to accomplish important tasks. So why not share the wealth! I hope you have a wonderful year! Don’t be too hard on yourself, you mean the world to the ones that matter!
So! Be good to yourself! I will see you in your next video!
This is such a good idea for a run. Can’t wait to see this in Gears 2 and 3, the Retro Lancer would evolve this run!
Fun fact "Carmine" is a shade of red. The same shade of red worn on the "Red shirts" in Star Trek... This is why Carmine's never make it
I’m impressed… a unique challenge video not on a FROM game for once in the last 5 years from every RUclips channel. About time.
Kill me if you want but i never played any of the Gears games. But i respect it for being good enough to keep a large fan base and the core gameplay looks kick ass. Cover shooting with chainsaws in the mix and cool hat? Awesome
Oh hey new Lemon video! Time to drop everything and give it a watch!
9:20 Wait, are you writing a book?
Also interested here Lemon ❤
I'm both surprised and not surprised. Some of Lemon's videos are so poetic and inspired.
@ryliekreibach2099 Though I can't denie it, I am still suprised we are getting a book from Lemon before a book from JK Leeds or Press Continue
Im more surprised about the fact that he started the Elden Ring only using firebombs run...
That video will be hell and probably one of the most rewatched ones in next years
Boooom.... lemon you'd be proud of me my unplayed games are down to 300 woooo
Lemon playing Gears of War!!!! You should go and play the next 2 games! I REALLY wanna see the entire trilogy explosives only!
Wow! That's some extremely intensive head-bobing while crouch-running!
I remember my days of playing Gears.
In my Insanity playthough which was just as hectic as a casual Halo 2 Legendary playthough gets. Was sweating bullets thinking RAAM would be a living nightmare.
Little he know that i had a whole Gnasher and Lancer with his name on it. Just Hunker down in the first cover and fight until he gets close to you, he goes around cover you can jump it which creates a loop of him just watching you as you magdump his ass into the credits
i think shooting should definitely be an option that gets utilized more in these challenge runs. its a major staple of video games and no one can convince me it isnt an explosive kill.
Another great video! If possible I'd love to see you do a playthrough on prey (2016) sometime. I'm sure youd find a fun way to challenge yourself with it
For a second I expected the Gears Tactics tbh.
If you do buy an army, just make sure it's the one you think is coolest. Don't worry about in game strength at all, everyone will hate it and think you're a WAAC "That Guy" no matter what you pick.
I am surprised at how much charm this game has. A good reminder for why I shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. It looks like a fun game.
Still a valid run, technically no bullets were used to kill just phase transition. Thank you to dan and his service all the same. We like dan.
"The Fire Bomb Academy does offer a minor on fisting" uh... phrasing? PHRASING?!
Yes that's exactly the joke
My brain immediately went to "Please do not fist..." and then immediately cancelled that joke because ugh.
3rd use of the grenade you can stick it to the wall as a trap
Yeah I hope you do more vids like this cause it’s fun to see you challenge other games as a firebomb academy headmaster
I watch every Lemon video anyway but this one feels like it was specifically made for me haha
My headcanon for firebomb academy,s meele teches such skills as ,exploding fist, ,eruption stomp, and that move from kung-fu panada that allows you to parry enemies canon-balls
100%. Can you beat kingdoms of Amalur: reckoning with only the firebomb spell (mark of flame)
Love this franchise. Me and my nephews played every game growing up.
20:15 When I played this game all those years ago, I enjoyed it. Then I decided to play it on the hardest difficulty and immediately hated this entire section.
18:22 I never put much thought into how they uncapped that gas line but the COG really did completely disregard how much damage they did to kill the locust
I was NOT expecting this precious gem on my timeline!
So glad you uploaded, i had no idea what to watch