The Creators of Ninja Gaiden Play 'The Messenger'

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  • Опубликовано: 26 авг 2018
  • Hideo Yoshizawa the director/producer of the original Ninja Gaiden, and Keiji Yamagishi, the composer fo the original Ninja Gaiden had a chance to play The Messenger at Bitsummit 2018. The duo loved what they played and we invited them to check out the latest version and give their thoughts on The Messenger and its strong inspiration from Ninja Gaiden.
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  • @NeoConker626
    @NeoConker626 4 года назад +610

    "There's humor in The Messenger."
    "Yeah, none of that in Ninja Gaiden."
    So true 😂

    • @dziltener
      @dziltener 3 года назад +11

      *Shinobi has entered the chat*

    • @reggielacey2235
      @reggielacey2235 3 года назад +8

      Well the nes ones at least

    • @Hypno_BPM
      @Hypno_BPM 10 месяцев назад +3

      the NES game has the coolest intro at the time

  • @eraserheadbabygaming
    @eraserheadbabygaming 5 лет назад +383

    "I want to attack upwards"
    "No"

  • @DevolverDigital
    @DevolverDigital  5 лет назад +1883

    A dream come true!

    • @f3rns
      @f3rns 5 лет назад +9

      Can't wait to play it.

    • @alexperaza9475
      @alexperaza9475 5 лет назад +6

      Really excited for this game! Looks great!

    • @amrishpatel3501
      @amrishpatel3501 5 лет назад +3

      The game is also on GOG.com I wish I saw that earlier before I bought the Steam version lol :P

    • @ClockedIt
      @ClockedIt 5 лет назад +20

      I can't even begin to imagine how this must have felt for you all, being able to show off your game to the very people who inspired you. Incredible stuff, congratulations all.

    • @XxLast__BossxX
      @XxLast__BossxX 5 лет назад +9

      No joke!!! I remember getting sent home with a migraine in middle school in 91-92 and finally beating Ninja the Garden I.

  • @GeneralTantzu
    @GeneralTantzu 5 лет назад +1165

    Must be awesome playing a game your own old creation inspired.

    • @dwn060clownman
      @dwn060clownman 5 лет назад +116

      It says a lot really. Most importantly, that even 30 years later, a game you made will still be an inspiration to others.

    • @CrazyFriendlyGamerAlex
      @CrazyFriendlyGamerAlex 5 лет назад +2

      It still is for me:D

    • @Alexandre-rt7xk
      @Alexandre-rt7xk 5 лет назад +27

      Yeah, but having Yoshizawa and Yamagishi playing your game is a greater honor.

    • @TheParaxore
      @TheParaxore 5 лет назад +24

      The fact that they enjoyed it and we're looking forward to the release was probably a massive honor for the devs

    • @CrazyFriendlyGamerAlex
      @CrazyFriendlyGamerAlex 5 лет назад +1

      Indeed it was

  • @thatcokestuff
    @thatcokestuff 5 лет назад +661

    I like how he assumed you could attack the projectiles and it turned out to be true Haha so cool

    • @Ex0rz
      @Ex0rz 5 лет назад +74

      Shows how they are game developers themselves! Thinking about random stuff such as that :D

    • @thatcokestuff
      @thatcokestuff 5 лет назад +9

      @@Ex0rz exactly! I thought that was pretty cool

    • @gurvmlk
      @gurvmlk 5 лет назад +29

      Indeed. Like the other guy said, they are game developers, so I imagine the thought process might've been something along the lines of, "If I were programming this, would I make the projectiles destroyable?"

    • @roguelikemike
      @roguelikemike 5 лет назад +29

      Funnily enough, you actually have to buy that as an upgrade in the game (even though it's potentially the first one you buy).

    • @CogniVision
      @CogniVision 5 лет назад +14

      Anyone who played games back in those days understands experimenting with all the possible mechanics like that. It's you modern gamertards that don't get this. It's why you idiots don't even know to jump on the first Goomba in Mario.

  • @Wladislav
    @Wladislav 5 лет назад +896

    That's a smart way to promote a game!

    • @helssing05
      @helssing05 5 лет назад

      But... why? That is so NOT the point. Anywhere near the point or even near it's ballpark... Why??

    • @Raylightsen
      @Raylightsen 4 года назад +6

      @@helssing05 Is promotion. Thats it.

  • @SuperMunkeh
    @SuperMunkeh 5 лет назад +618

    So great to see developers of the classics getting a kick out of modern games that pay respect to their originals. Must be incredible for the developers of The Messenger to meet these guys and see them playing their creation. Real heart warming stuff!

    • @sillyskeleton
      @sillyskeleton 5 лет назад +80

      I saw a video with the games director telling a story about how he talked with the Ninja Gaiden devs after they played it. They said this was Ninja Gaiden 4, and he broke down and cried. That's a fans dream coming true right there.

    • @metalphobos3632
      @metalphobos3632 5 лет назад +18

      Best compliment you can get.

    • @DatBoiRatchet
      @DatBoiRatchet 5 лет назад +1

      What's gon be incredible is when my foot reach so far up in your ass, you going to be screaming jesus.

    • @screamsinrussian5773
      @screamsinrussian5773 5 лет назад +7

      oh look, it's an internet tough guy.

    • @fm-retrogamemaster
      @fm-retrogamemaster 5 лет назад +1

      GTFO

  • @xpmck
    @xpmck 5 лет назад +271

    Yoshizawa and the rest of the original Ninja Gaiden trilogy developers should do a video where they just look back at the three games and reminisce about the development process. I would totally watch that.

    • @01What10
      @01What10 5 лет назад +10

      That would be amazing! I love those kind of retrospectives. With this game coming out, it would be a perfect time for them to do something like that, this game is going to get people to go back and play the games that inspired it, I am sure.

  • @Seantendo
    @Seantendo 5 лет назад +418

    I'll definitely get this game, unless dying to the final boss sends you back 3 levels.

    • @cesarmilano9330
      @cesarmilano9330 5 лет назад +100

      I read somewhere that that was an oversight or a glitch, it wasn't supposed to happen. We can laugh at it now... Nop, I'm still mad XD

    • @gravellergear4703
      @gravellergear4703 5 лет назад +1

      Damn dreadful that would be.

    • @metalphobos3632
      @metalphobos3632 5 лет назад +34

      Have you played Dead Cells?

    • @rolandnewsome8410
      @rolandnewsome8410 5 лет назад +12

      I just played through ninja gaiden 1 the other day! I'm glad I had a save state ready on the NES classic!

    • @Ex0rz
      @Ex0rz 5 лет назад +8

      Save state? Dude thats cheating! No save states on NES games! (Besides ones that you are meant to save on like Zelda etc. :D)

  • @somebody5114
    @somebody5114 5 лет назад +155

    Heartwarming

  • @ValosarX
    @ValosarX 4 года назад +22

    This is possibly one of my favorite games of all time, it's incredible to see such legends from my childhood enjoying the game so much!

  • @roybatty4578
    @roybatty4578 4 года назад +10

    It’s really funny to hear the voices of these two giggling after all the hell I went through to read their names when the credits finally rolled lol

  • @EQOAnostalgia
    @EQOAnostalgia 5 лет назад +8

    This could melt a Frost Ogres heart! I love when fans meet devs/writers/directors, like this and show them their inspirations. It happens rarely, but it's always great to see!

  • @KaneRobot
    @KaneRobot 5 лет назад +311

    Yamagishi's Ninja Gaiden NES compositions are the greatest 8-bit soundtracks ever.

    • @CrazyFriendlyGamerAlex
      @CrazyFriendlyGamerAlex 5 лет назад +2

      Ikr?:)

    • @jamespalmer5679
      @jamespalmer5679 5 лет назад +1

      Amen to that

    • @baldrsdreams9727
      @baldrsdreams9727 5 лет назад +1

      I'll put Ninja Turtles: The Manhattan Project up against ANY NES sound track.

    • @Nehfarius
      @Nehfarius 5 лет назад +10

      I'd dispute them being the greatest, but I'll definitely say they're very good. :)

    • @rootykazooty351
      @rootykazooty351 5 лет назад +1

      No way! The best 8-bit soundtracks *are* from a ninja series, but not Ninja Gaiden on the NES. They're found in the *LAST NINJA* games on the Commodore 64. Particularly Last Ninja 2 which is hands down the best 8-bit soundtrack ever made.

  • @lauraiss1027
    @lauraiss1027 2 года назад +4

    After all that punishment they put us trough, it's hard to observe these nice, polite guys. I expected demons with otherworldly hatred for humanity.

  • @kaox44
    @kaox44 5 лет назад +41

    Funny thing is, this game turns out to be top quality. 10/10

    • @Humblemumble7
      @Humblemumble7 11 месяцев назад +3

      Why is that the funny thing?

  • @UUPDirector
    @UUPDirector 5 лет назад +30

    This is so precious.

  • @RandomSime
    @RandomSime Год назад +1

    I'm playing it for the first time now and HOLY WOW is the start of the third act amazing or what?! I just knew about the 8/16 bit switching. But the story is what elevates it!

  • @Gharon
    @Gharon 5 лет назад +16

    Immediately had to add this to my Steam wishlist when i saw it at E3, can't wait to give it a try in a few days.

  • @Eltharidos
    @Eltharidos 5 лет назад +8

    Congratulations to you, Devolver. Must be a big honor! Can't wait for the game!

  • @funfromabove9728
    @funfromabove9728 Год назад +1

    The messenger is an amazing love letter to Ninja Gaiden. I love it. It's such an awesome game. I'm in what I believe is the end game. I try and play games as blindly as possible so I'm not entirely sure how far into the game I am. It does such a good job of bringing me back to my childhood. It feels like a classic game, all the way down to monsters spawning again as soon as they're out of frame. It makes me smile every time I start the game.

  • @nills2099
    @nills2099 3 года назад +4

    Putting the finishing touches on a grant can be the toughest part
    Cries in Silksong 😭

  • @24tro17
    @24tro17 5 лет назад +112

    I call this, real *art*

    • @marshymarcelo
      @marshymarcelo 5 лет назад +2

      24tro and what would fake art be

    • @24tro17
      @24tro17 5 лет назад +2

      @@marshymarcelo
      *Breathing without why*

  • @Marlonandhisvideos
    @Marlonandhisvideos 5 лет назад +53

    Wow! Amazing!, really... this is Amazing, an unforgettable experience 🖒👌

  • @razorbei
    @razorbei 5 лет назад +2

    I love that you guys did this! It was an absolute pleasure to watch. Thank you :)

  • @MorseCodeStutters
    @MorseCodeStutters 5 лет назад +3

    These guys are LEGENDS!!! As much as I raged thanks to their games, they taught me patience and precision. A skill applicable beyond video games.

  • @ryanjandu4968
    @ryanjandu4968 5 лет назад +1

    Wow this must have been an amazing experience for you guys!

  • @mac2me100
    @mac2me100 5 лет назад

    Very glad to see the two people who made me as child in the 80's so happy to run home everyday after school just to play ur masterpiece of the legend that is Ninja Gaiden. RUclips is truly awesome! Much respect to you both from me and the loyal fans that never forgot your dream of a masterpiece of a game!!

  • @pupthelovemonkey
    @pupthelovemonkey 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much for organizing this @DevolverDigital, Yoshizawa is a true pro and I'd love to see a more in depth interview one day.

  • @RobRuiz805
    @RobRuiz805 3 года назад

    2020 and I'm just finding out about this game!
    You can tell this was a love letter to Ninja Gaiden!! So damn glad to see these developers who worked on the original get recognized!!

    • @Cgro2767
      @Cgro2767 3 года назад

      Just picked this game up also! Definitely an all-time favorite now!

  • @iakona23
    @iakona23 5 лет назад

    That was one of the best videos to promote a new game that I have ever seen. Fantastic!

  • @Phutlikka
    @Phutlikka 5 лет назад +2

    Wow, these legends are playing like a boss despite their older years! Real FKN gamers I love it.

  • @IceBreak23
    @IceBreak23 5 лет назад +1

    this is awesome to see, congratz guys!

  • @clocky4209
    @clocky4209 4 года назад

    These guys are GENIUS!! Thank you for making Ninja Gaiden!! I still love it to this day!!

  • @fusionDX
    @fusionDX 5 лет назад

    Congrats you guys. This is really cool praise.

  • @mrpernickety3
    @mrpernickety3 5 лет назад

    This is so awesome!

  • @MaddMountains
    @MaddMountains 5 лет назад +2

    Oh man, this video is awesome on so many levels, but it's great to finally put faces to the names of the awesome people that were responsible for Ninja Gaiden. Also, a very special thank you to Yamagishi-san for putting some of the most memorable music in NES history, especially the first level of the first game, and the whole soundtrack to the second one.

  • @nysportsfan2576
    @nysportsfan2576 Год назад +1

    Such a fun game. Some of the platforming parts were so insanely difficult 😂

  • @barryblitzuk
    @barryblitzuk 5 лет назад

    I love these two! I would honestly love to see them play more games!!

  • @TonyTheTGR
    @TonyTheTGR 5 лет назад

    This looks magnificent.

  • @sdmods619
    @sdmods619 3 года назад

    Legends! I still listen to Ninja Gaiden OST after all these years. Still blows my mind!

  • @silvesterstaloney8838
    @silvesterstaloney8838 5 лет назад +7

    These Guys are Legends!

  • @adreamingwolf
    @adreamingwolf 3 года назад

    Sick seeing them play. I'm still trying to finish the dlc!

  • @iansmith8783
    @iansmith8783 5 лет назад

    so cool to see the originators of this kind of gameplay try their hand at this.

  • @sajohnson09
    @sajohnson09 5 лет назад

    It's got to be a great feeling being able to meet devs and play a game you helped to inspire.

  • @vocalcalibration8033
    @vocalcalibration8033 5 лет назад +1

    This seems like a dream come true my dudes, congrats!

  • @LodanZark
    @LodanZark 5 лет назад +1

    That's why I love devolver digital, thanks for this amazing content!

  • @OfficialPepe
    @OfficialPepe 5 лет назад

    really enjoyed that video

  • @inkpoison8395
    @inkpoison8395 5 лет назад +1

    This was awesome Ninja Gaiden was my favorite game when I was a young lad and The Messenger is excellent beat the first 2 bosses so far

  • @TheBerserkWolf
    @TheBerserkWolf 5 лет назад

    Wow this looks so awesome

  • @autentyk5735
    @autentyk5735 5 лет назад

    Wow, now that`s a feel-good video. Instant classic!

  • @abhishekghosh2087
    @abhishekghosh2087 5 лет назад

    I can gladly say that this game totally delivered! An absolute blast to play through...very satisfying game!

  • @chrisplissken4626
    @chrisplissken4626 5 лет назад

    That's awesome I love them! And love your love letter to old ninja gaiden a very underrated game

  • @Retrofun69
    @Retrofun69 5 лет назад

    WOW fantastic! I grew up playing Ninja Gaiden! I love these guys!

  • @sohaibnk
    @sohaibnk 5 лет назад +1

    Dude this is so cool i cant wait to buy this day one, i already have it on my steam wishlist :D

  • @josealqueres
    @josealqueres 5 лет назад

    They seem so humblle and respecfull!

  • @IROQUOISxPLISKEN
    @IROQUOISxPLISKEN 5 лет назад +1

    Love stuff like this! they seem like cool guys, game looks awesome too!

  • @SoriduSnakeu
    @SoriduSnakeu 5 лет назад +1

    This game is a true masterpiece. Devolver delivering another beautiful work of art.

  • @koreysmith4874
    @koreysmith4874 4 года назад

    awesome! the creators must of been pretty excited to have tge ninja gaiden guys play there game 😊..also the messenger came out on my birthday lol

  • @imaduckquackquack2297
    @imaduckquackquack2297 5 лет назад

    The wholesome content I needed

  • @glinteastwood
    @glinteastwood 3 года назад

    This is beautiful...

  • @CrazyFriendlyGamerAlex
    @CrazyFriendlyGamerAlex 5 лет назад +1

    I can't wait to play the game too:) Preordered for two tracks written by Ninja Gaiden composers:D
    Also it was nice to watch the creators of Ninja Gaiden play the Messenger:)

  • @poopydawgadam7509
    @poopydawgadam7509 5 лет назад

    This looks awesome

  • @dutchweeks1
    @dutchweeks1 5 лет назад

    I had never even heard of this game before this video, just now... and now I need it.

  • @ripoutyourprejudice
    @ripoutyourprejudice 5 лет назад

    This is like the sweetest and most flattering thing that can happen to a team of developers on both sides.

  • @SamosIMP
    @SamosIMP Год назад

    This is so cool to be inspired by something and then be able have your creation recognized by those who inspired you.

  • @RickSuaz
    @RickSuaz 5 лет назад

    Truly a must have.

  • @TheTitanForge
    @TheTitanForge 5 лет назад +1

    SO Wholesome. Definetly looking forward to buyr the game

  • @trontosaurusrex9532
    @trontosaurusrex9532 5 лет назад

    It's great to see these veterans still get excited and show passion for games after all these years. More people from the industry should take notes.

  • @snoleygames
    @snoleygames 5 лет назад

    Very awesome to see this game played by the folks behind Ninja Gaiden and get their respect, 2x level up! The game looks outstanding, I'm excited to play this.

  • @De4dPoo1
    @De4dPoo1 5 лет назад

    This made me so happy.

  • @bezoticallyyours83
    @bezoticallyyours83 5 лет назад

    The Messenger looks great and its cool that these guys had so much fun playing it.

  • @TheSillySteveShow
    @TheSillySteveShow 5 лет назад

    Wow, Nice video ! 2018 has been another excellent year for gaming

  • @jonasking9587
    @jonasking9587 5 лет назад +1

    This is awesome.

  • @0num4
    @0num4 5 лет назад

    Honestly, this video sold me on the game. Thanks!

  • @LunaticandBull
    @LunaticandBull 5 лет назад

    This looks like such a fun game to play!

  • @RennX21
    @RennX21 5 лет назад

    Hey guys. Big fan. I've played all your games. ENTER THE GUNGEON was a masterpiece. Keep it up

  • @HighLanderPonyYT
    @HighLanderPonyYT 5 лет назад

    Twas awesome!

  • @andresgv10
    @andresgv10 5 лет назад

    Already on my wishlist. This game is beautiful.

  • @WavyVaporizers
    @WavyVaporizers 5 лет назад

    This was legendary.

  • @ZeroTheHunter
    @ZeroTheHunter 5 лет назад +2

    Your favorite game developers playing a game you maked inspired by their creations , of course this is a good video!

  • @abhishekghosh2087
    @abhishekghosh2087 5 лет назад

    These guys are legends! And when legends play your game, it means it is truly epic!

  • @daywalker3735
    @daywalker3735 5 лет назад

    Looks awesome

  • @StiffAftermath
    @StiffAftermath Год назад

    What an amazing thing to happen! Meeting the original Ninja Gaiden devs! And they were so cool!

  • @tomtom4950
    @tomtom4950 5 лет назад +13

    good job devolver and really thank you for the tribute 8/16bit games and of course physical edition please :)

  • @adrianescobar7558
    @adrianescobar7558 5 лет назад

    speechless... A Ninja Gaiden´s school 8 bit game

  • @progmetalpranker2112
    @progmetalpranker2112 5 лет назад

    This made my day

  • @crimsonx42003
    @crimsonx42003 5 лет назад

    The music reminds me of the Rastan arcade when they started playing. I'm excited for this!!!

  • @THEONLYGORE
    @THEONLYGORE 5 лет назад

    THANK YOU FOR AN AMAZING GAME

  • @pangoprime8674
    @pangoprime8674 5 лет назад

    Man I feel old, played the original Ninja Gaiden on NES with a buddy and brother non stop for weeks until we finally beat it. Long live the original Ryu!
    Great seeing these creators get to see how they influenced generations with their game. Two humble men, wonderull stuff.

  • @adagreed7532
    @adagreed7532 4 года назад

    Dear Devolver thanks for this game is awesome!!

  • @Canisestlupus
    @Canisestlupus 5 лет назад

    This is so satisfying to watch for some reason.

  • @marmosetfreund8506
    @marmosetfreund8506 5 лет назад

    Wow! So coooool you got those guys to play Messenger

  • @MrTheedarkhorse
    @MrTheedarkhorse 5 лет назад

    Moments like this i love :]

  • @JopieHaargel
    @JopieHaargel 5 лет назад

    This game looks absolutely gorgeous!

  • @camokazi1313
    @camokazi1313 5 лет назад

    They're so humble. God bless those guys.

  • @Onesteve3333
    @Onesteve3333 3 года назад

    I was listening to the Autumn Hills theme on youtube today, as I was working, and this video popped up as a recommendation. So cool watching them play this amazing game.
    Hoping there's a Messenger 2 with 32/64-bit parts in 2D.

  • @Gezus10k
    @Gezus10k 5 лет назад

    Thank you for this. Awesome to see the old schools feed back to homages.

  • @dr.acoustic1463
    @dr.acoustic1463 5 лет назад

    This game looks so beautiful...

  • @GrowinLight
    @GrowinLight 5 лет назад

    These games always had such a good story and a woman that you were fighting for. That kept me playing. :)