Most games would just throw NG+ options in there and just leave it at that. Crosscode going the extra mile and having people comment on it shows just how committed the devs are to the same level of care and attention to detail that underlines the ENTIRE experience.
At a certain point Hlin (or was it Lukas?) asks if you want your stats checked (I think it was for the raid?). If you brought NG+ stuff, they'd throw n that you are just showing off.
Something I found super funny was, and Im playing this on switch where they just released ng+ for it, that part where that dude tries to take you out in that tower, he realizes he can't kill you with strong enemies, so, instead opts to break your switch by instantiating hundreds of enemies, lmao. Honestly, it's the funniest developer joke I've ever seen. Here I am, laughing going, "nooooo stop, my switch can't handle 3000 enemies on one screen at once" Such a simple yet just stupidly funny solution to a part where the game clearly wants you to run away but instead you opt to fight until you get chip damaged to death, lmao
@@FF18Cloud The worst part about this is I used that section to power level with the damage hack. Went a few rooms down and found this room where there was a long walkway with only a single staircase to get to it. Kept throwing ranged attacks until the enemies were all level 99 and packed in like sardines to the point they couldn't path up the stairs anymore. After a while, the game started to lag, because you could use the level two ranged art for fire to kill enemies below you and I did that to keep them spawning and multiplying. I thought it was all well and good until I opened up the guide menu to record it and realized my Series X had started to lag. I left that room in a hurry.
The video also cut out a part where the designer says (as the 2nd battle against him begins) that he prepared for her ludicrous damage. The antagonist ACTUALLY does something different to try to counter this absolute power. This game REALLY is the best!
The game even has special dialogue for going into one of the "pvp" fights with one of the npcs if you have both infinite damage and one hit death enabled.
fun fact: sergey hacks gives you X4096 damage sad part: in vermillion tower, the designer is prepared to your damage level, his hp is multiplied by X4096
If this gets 10,000 views I might make another one with Prepare to Hi UPDATE: I have the footage, and am in the planning stages for the editing. Probably won't be out for a while though, so stay tuned. UPDATE 2: Ok I know it's been over a year, but it's not cancelled. You might see something soon. Maybe. Eh, no guarantees. UPDATE 3: The video has been like half edited for months now. Might finish it eventually when I find the motivation.
Welp, looks like it hit 10k after 6 months. Luckily the post-game DLC comes out soon, so I'll probably put it together after that comes out, so I can get back into the game. Prepare for pain. Subscribe if you want to see that, I guess.
So basically, they added in new dialogue to New Game Plus based on the fact that you can play with your stats you had at the end of your first playthrough? One where it shows Lea growing mad with power, the players around her panicking? This is literally the Genocide route. I fucking love it.
The mad Lea dialogue is for Sergey Hacks. Transfer options have their own, seperate dialogues. Like Apollo completely freaking out about your level, while nobody else cares that you somehow finished the Tutorial (which only has a fixed amount of XP available) at endgame levels. Sergey Hacks stuff is by far the funniest IMO.
This is beautiful. I was pretty skeptical and hesitated to give this game a try, but I'm really glad I did. The hours just flew by. Almost done with the mine now and the game has absolutely won me over. The level of detail, polish, and care that went into this is fucking insane.
It really is such a great game. I just finished it yesterday and I have just been running back through all of the areas just for fun. Can't wait for the DLC to release
I just finished it today along with the DLC. Worth every cent. The puzzles on the most part can be very challenging. The enemies require more strategy to beat as do the bosses as you progress through the game. The story was really good too, delving into the ethics of AIs and whether or not they have rights like humans do. I hope we get a sequel because the game definately set itself up for one.
@@xDinomanx I mean, the team has a solid base game that they can 100% continue using the same engine for, put those 5 years of work to use, y'know. And yeh. Good to see some prolific technically html5/Js games having the level of polish this game does on multiple platforms
I am currently on my first playthrough of Crosscode and damn this Video made me now backtrack and clear as MANY achievements as possible just to make a hilarious NG+ run
Before I finished this game, I decided to look at this video because it was recommended to me. I wanted to see what NG+ had to offer, and boy did I lose it when I saw the new dialogue and Lea going insane from the power. So, thank you for having me grind achievements and do those trials before I started. Great video.
4:10 "Actually, never mind. You can just go ahead and *snipe it away."* I like how it ends with Yellow text stating some advice since Lea can still be harmed and killed even with her High damage power.
The editing on this was top-notch. Well done. I'll be looking forward to what you do next. Though I am a little sad you missed an opportunity to use Emilie's dead-eyed expression... (I guess I just have to get used to my friend and her one-hit kills-everything attacking...) Other than that, this is perfect. Tangentially related: don't you just love how *smug* Lea is when Apollo's berating her? He's just ranting about the philosophy of taking on a challenge, and her expressions just say, "You're just salty that you LOST." Even more tangentially related: I'm doing a NG+ run with Sergey's Hax and Prepare to Hi! So far, not noticing the dying part, but I'm sure that'll kick in during later levels...
Apollo and Emilie’s commentary in the duel when you have “Prepare to Hi!” turned on is also good (I turned both that and Sergey Hax on in the same run.) Apollo asks if it is another form of cheating, which I found amusing. Unfortunately, “Prepare to Hi!” seems to not have any special dialogue before that point?
I kinda thought of “Prepare To Hi” and “Sergey Hax”, combined would make the game a “one-hit wonder” game, where you can kill everything in one hit but so can everything to you
While I was still in the middle of this game, I went to look up Lea's sprites on spriter's resource and thought I accidentally spoiled myself with Lea's really crazed expressions.
I like how the game actually reverse deus ex machines sergeys whole damage multiplier thing by having him be practicing it before the game began, which is only relevant if Lea has that fragment Man this game is too good
Level 31 right now. Had a tough first fight with Apollo, and barely squeaked out a 5-0 victory against him in the second fight. I look forward to putting him in his place once I finish the game and unlock that insane damage buff. **cracks his knuckles...**
I mean, it doesn't show that much though, only the tutorial and first area. Plenty more to discover if you play the game yourself, which I recommend it's great, along with the post-game story DLC, which I also recommend.
When you play NG+ in a game, the characters just don't pay attention to your damage output at all. This video is the reason why I got CrossCode since I love fourth wall breaks and when characters in the game itself comment on how strong you are or you are cheating, they can't stop you, they only just commentate how absurdly strong your ass is while you mow down everything that gets in your way. Hell, the devs in Crossworlds made the game to flow with your level as a difficulty curb but nobody ever expects a "new" player to be stronger than even the devs themselves, and it's hilarious to see Lea herself discover her damage output to be in the millions
They're not even true 4th wall breaks. The game takes place in an MMO, so the other characters are "players" and the levels exist in the inner MMO. Inner 4th walls tend to be a lot more fragile than outer 4th walls. Make sure you get to see the quest An unfortunate Series of Features.
Lea: aggressively greets and "Hi"s everything to death* LMAO XD Seeing our green haired friend getting soooo triggered omggg this is gold XD i love it when devs add extra flavor text
I LOVE that attention to detail. it's what makes this game such a hidden gem. THis was such a hilarious video, going to see if I have its new mode or not >_>
I knew I needed to give NG+ a go but now I know there are so many options and not only that but I'm gonna make up for all the pain and stress Apollo caused with his goddamn duels.
i love how sergy hacks give a use for lea's joke genocide sprites. so much of the new game plus stuff is just plain old fun. like joern being completely chill with lea starting at level 70
when i went into NG+ i expected for it to last till the 1st dungeon or so but no , the damn thing last till the very final boss. I mean the devs could just give you the cheat dmg and call it a day but they went out of their way to change the whole damn dialogs for this version of the game till the very end and that's a lot I remember there were other different dialogs if you enter NG+ without this but other stuff activated but i already 100% the game so i didnt go in a 3rd time to test i (pass when you talk with sergei for the 1st time and he calls you sus). Truly a masterpiece
Oh... my... GOD! I skipped that option in NG+, living only extra drop&gold&exp to quickly refresh my memory about plot and visit DLC, thinking it would be TOO boring. But guess I'll do third walkthrough just see each of this quotes myself. So much attention to details... Thanks for sharing, man.
This is hella fun to watch since I have been playing in struggle just to reach Bergen Village🤣Lea's grim expression and these reactions of everyone seeing Lea's damage tho😂
Imagine being spawned into existence with no recollection of what you were, then suddenly realise that you basically are the most powerful being ever, thats about how lea feels
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I love how in the original, Apollo is like a rival who slowly comes to respect and rivals you. But in NG+, he's going through a personal Joker moment.
Seeing that "you didn't grow or improve" copypasta for the first time was gold
"Lea." ("You still lost, didn't you?")
Most games would just throw NG+ options in there and just leave it at that.
Crosscode going the extra mile and having people comment on it shows just how committed the devs are to the same level of care and attention to detail that underlines the ENTIRE experience.
You know a game is good when the game, on it's own, makes you think the people that made it would be really fun to hang with.
At a certain point Hlin (or was it Lukas?) asks if you want your stats checked (I think it was for the raid?). If you brought NG+ stuff, they'd throw n that you are just showing off.
Something I found super funny was, and Im playing this on switch where they just released ng+ for it, that part where that dude tries to take you out in that tower, he realizes he can't kill you with strong enemies, so, instead opts to break your switch by instantiating hundreds of enemies, lmao.
Honestly, it's the funniest developer joke I've ever seen.
Here I am, laughing going, "nooooo stop, my switch can't handle 3000 enemies on one screen at once"
Such a simple yet just stupidly funny solution to a part where the game clearly wants you to run away but instead you opt to fight until you get chip damaged to death, lmao
@@FF18Cloud The worst part about this is I used that section to power level with the damage hack. Went a few rooms down and found this room where there was a long walkway with only a single staircase to get to it. Kept throwing ranged attacks until the enemies were all level 99 and packed in like sardines to the point they couldn't path up the stairs anymore.
After a while, the game started to lag, because you could use the level two ranged art for fire to kill enemies below you and I did that to keep them spawning and multiplying. I thought it was all well and good until I opened up the guide menu to record it and realized my Series X had started to lag. I left that room in a hurry.
IIRC if you simply have high powered gear and stats without NG+ they also mention you're showing off.
I adore that they made new expressions just to show Lea going mad with power.
They are truly pricless expressions!
Spoilers: if that’s your life, hell yes! Benevolent sociopathic god.
Hi!
>:3
Normal Lea: An adorable ball throwing girl with limited speaking capabilities.
New Game Plus Lea: *A maniacal one hit ko god of destruction*
A maniacal one hit ko god of destruction... that still manages to be completely adorable.
The word you're looking for is "adorifying."
Lea's Rival: "You Dangerous... Mute... Lunatic."
@@angeldude101 Adorabloodthirsty.
Apollo: *Running and screaming
Lea: Hi Lea hi HI LEA!?
Translation: Why are you running? WHY ARE YOU RUNNING!?
So they made new game plus to let you become an unkillable unstoppable killing machine and actually worked it into the story.
Best game ever.
the video also skips the part where Sergey almost has a heart attack when apollo mentions the absurd level of Lea
The video also cut out a part where the designer says (as the 2nd battle against him begins) that he prepared for her ludicrous damage. The antagonist ACTUALLY does something different to try to counter this absolute power. This game REALLY is the best!
@Jacob W ...Poorly, but he's trying his best.
It's not like you can counter op damage alongside op equipment all at once
The fun fact is they also did the opposite, if you do NG+ and disable EXP staying at LV1, the dialogues will also comment on that.
The game even has special dialogue for going into one of the "pvp" fights with one of the npcs if you have both infinite damage and one hit death enabled.
Lea's reaction when they said her damage is permanent lol so perfect!
fun fact:
sergey hacks gives you X4096 damage
sad part: in vermillion tower, the designer is prepared to your damage level, his hp is multiplied by X4096
well, he probably did see this test before lol. (specially seeings as we use it against him when escaping the personalized tortur chambers)
C'tron: 😅Lea sure does a lot of damage, right Emilie?
Emilie: 🙂Oui...
C'tron: 😅Makes you feel kind of... Irrelevant.
Emilie: 🙂You get used to it.
When death comes, you will hear it.
"Hi! Lea!"
I was just planning on playing it once, but now.............
imma play it again
It's definitely worth playing through the main game with damage hacks just to see all the character's reactions to it.
Didn't know about this. Guess I'll have to get back to it for, dunno, 10th time if you count early-access save wipes. :D
Everyone: Stop cheating, Lea!!!
Lea: *Grinning Demonically* Hi!
Lea isn't cheating, they just have a skill issue🙂
yea they suck @$$
@@keithreal716 Should have bought a better gaming chair. With a good chair everything is possible.
@@spugelo359 yes, even killing a god
4:39 I love the way it looks like she's skipping around, like she's genuinely happy Sergey messed up
If this gets 10,000 views I might make another one with Prepare to Hi
UPDATE: I have the footage, and am in the planning stages for the editing. Probably won't be out for a while though, so stay tuned.
UPDATE 2: Ok I know it's been over a year, but it's not cancelled. You might see something soon. Maybe. Eh, no guarantees.
UPDATE 3: The video has been like half edited for months now. Might finish it eventually when I find the motivation.
ChickenUniverse CU i want this.. i’ve seen prepare to hi, but I haven’t seen it with your editing!!! 👀
Is that offer still on ?
Hi!
You did it! Also this video was hilarious. I can't wait to finish this game.
Welp, looks like it hit 10k after 6 months. Luckily the post-game DLC comes out soon, so I'll probably put it together after that comes out, so I can get back into the game. Prepare for pain. Subscribe if you want to see that, I guess.
So basically, they added in new dialogue to New Game Plus based on the fact that you can play with your stats you had at the end of your first playthrough? One where it shows Lea growing mad with power, the players around her panicking? This is literally the Genocide route.
I fucking love it.
The mad Lea dialogue is for Sergey Hacks. Transfer options have their own, seperate dialogues. Like Apollo completely freaking out about your level, while nobody else cares that you somehow finished the Tutorial (which only has a fixed amount of XP available) at endgame levels.
Sergey Hacks stuff is by far the funniest IMO.
"You get used to it." *Blank stare.*
Emilie *Dull eyes of unhappiness*: "Guess I gotta get used to my new party member and her one-hit kills-everything attack."
@@TsukiZer0 i tried a run after this video and holy shit i was laughing like crazy at the goblin slayer reference here
This is beautiful.
I was pretty skeptical and hesitated to give this game a try, but I'm really glad I did. The hours just flew by. Almost done with the mine now and the game has absolutely won me over. The level of detail, polish, and care that went into this is fucking insane.
It really is such a great game. I just finished it yesterday and I have just been running back through all of the areas just for fun. Can't wait for the DLC to release
Should I cop????
@Mike Absolutely
I just finished it today along with the DLC. Worth every cent. The puzzles on the most part can be very challenging. The enemies require more strategy to beat as do the bosses as you progress through the game. The story was really good too, delving into the ethics of AIs and whether or not they have rights like humans do. I hope we get a sequel because the game definately set itself up for one.
@@xDinomanx I mean, the team has a solid base game that they can 100% continue using the same engine for, put those 5 years of work to use, y'know.
And yeh. Good to see some prolific technically html5/Js games having the level of polish this game does on multiple platforms
The only time I ever feel bad for Designer, he didnt expect such outcome and actually told Lea to stop it.
It was too hilarious.
3:45 Most aggressive "HI" I have heard in my life
This alone creates a whole new dialogue filled experience that'd actually make me go back and play it again.
Lea's reactions make the whole thing way more entertaining than it has any right to be
"WHY DO YOU DO SO MUCH DAMAGE?"
"Lea."
'nothing was gained'
you're wrong. we gained a chuckle out of the hilarious reactions from the characters of Lea being OP AF
NPCs and players: *visible confusion*
Lea: *HI!!*
I can't get over how Lea says "hi" and "Lea" in this mode XD
It's so silly but genuinely terrifying at the same time XDDDD
Agreed! Seeing "Bye bye!" in red has never been so terrifying.
*HI!*
I am currently on my first playthrough of Crosscode and damn this Video made me now backtrack and clear as MANY achievements as possible just to make a hilarious NG+ run
Damage: Infinity
Lea: Hi!
Before I finished this game, I decided to look at this video because it was recommended to me. I wanted to see what NG+ had to offer, and boy did I lose it when I saw the new dialogue and Lea going insane from the power. So, thank you for having me grind achievements and do those trials before I started. Great video.
4:10
"Actually, never mind. You can just go ahead and *snipe it away."*
I like how it ends with Yellow text stating some advice since Lea can still be harmed and killed even with her High damage power.
Lea: *says hi with malicious intent*
Your choice of music is simply perfect for this montage.
Looks like typical isekai MC.
Overpowered af
Yeah Sergey Hacks is just canon Lea tbh
*Self-insert MC
Sergey Hax gives Lea a true isekai experience in Crossworlds.
The editing on this was top-notch. Well done. I'll be looking forward to what you do next. Though I am a little sad you missed an opportunity to use Emilie's dead-eyed expression... (I guess I just have to get used to my friend and her one-hit kills-everything attacking...) Other than that, this is perfect.
Tangentially related: don't you just love how *smug* Lea is when Apollo's berating her? He's just ranting about the philosophy of taking on a challenge, and her expressions just say, "You're just salty that you LOST."
Even more tangentially related: I'm doing a NG+ run with Sergey's Hax and Prepare to Hi! So far, not noticing the dying part, but I'm sure that'll kick in during later levels...
Apollo and Emilie’s commentary in the duel when you have “Prepare to Hi!” turned on is also good (I turned both that and Sergey Hax on in the same run.)
Apollo asks if it is another form of cheating, which I found amusing.
Unfortunately, “Prepare to Hi!” seems to not have any special dialogue before that point?
Oh so it probably triggers stuff like duels, and the first battle against blue avatar too.
Sounds interesting to try to test it out, though.
I kinda thought of “Prepare To Hi” and “Sergey Hax”, combined would make the game a “one-hit wonder” game, where you can kill everything in one hit but so can everything to you
@@Celestial-yq6hz it does, yes (with a couple exceptions)
Imagine if there's a challenge for that.... With a few extra rules.
Crosscode Music: *stops*
Doom Music: *begins*
While I was still in the middle of this game, I went to look up Lea's sprites on spriter's resource and thought I accidentally spoiled myself with Lea's really crazed expressions.
That being said I'm waiting very patiently for the Switch version to get NG+.
the screen shaking red of angery over grasshead is so spot on haha
I like how the game actually reverse deus ex machines sergeys whole damage multiplier thing by having him be practicing it before the game began, which is only relevant if Lea has that fragment
Man this game is too good
Forgetting to comment out parts of the code and having to deal with the consequences is real.
Level 31 right now. Had a tough first fight with Apollo, and barely squeaked out a 5-0 victory against him in the second fight.
I look forward to putting him in his place once I finish the game and unlock that insane damage buff.
**cracks his knuckles...**
You know... I'm not really sure why I didn't expect spoilers in a video with "new game plus" in the title.
My brain just didn't
I mean, it doesn't show that much though, only the tutorial and first area. Plenty more to discover if you play the game yourself, which I recommend it's great, along with the post-game story DLC, which I also recommend.
Just beautiful. I'd love to see more stuff like this in the future!
That settles it, I'm completing this game no matter what. These reactions are golden >:)
When you play NG+ in a game, the characters just don't pay attention to your damage output at all. This video is the reason why I got CrossCode since I love fourth wall breaks and when characters in the game itself comment on how strong you are or you are cheating, they can't stop you, they only just commentate how absurdly strong your ass is while you mow down everything that gets in your way. Hell, the devs in Crossworlds made the game to flow with your level as a difficulty curb but nobody ever expects a "new" player to be stronger than even the devs themselves, and it's hilarious to see Lea herself discover her damage output to be in the millions
They're not even true 4th wall breaks. The game takes place in an MMO, so the other characters are "players" and the levels exist in the inner MMO.
Inner 4th walls tend to be a lot more fragile than outer 4th walls. Make sure you get to see the quest An unfortunate Series of Features.
yeah ought to be my favorite quest in the game :P
Could have gone an extra mile with the boss: "OMAE WA MO... SHINDE IRU!"
Omae wa mou...Hi!
Apollo malding over Lea's level and damage is the best part of New Game Plus
Lea: aggressively greets and "Hi"s everything to death*
LMAO XD
Seeing our green haired friend getting soooo triggered omggg this is gold XD i love it when devs add extra flavor text
I LOVE that attention to detail. it's what makes this game such a hidden gem. THis was such a hilarious video, going to see if I have its new mode or not >_>
I knew I needed to give NG+ a go but now I know there are so many options and not only that but I'm gonna make up for all the pain and stress Apollo caused with his goddamn duels.
i love how sergy hacks give a use for lea's joke genocide sprites. so much of the new game plus stuff is just plain old fun. like joern being completely chill with lea starting at level 70
I can't wait for this to drop for switch. The ultimate reward for finishing the game
I heard that tiny spin.
Probably the best NG+ depsite having an endgame stuff + hax damage. It's just so good that the game feels very fast.
Saw this video when it first came out, almost died of laughter then, see it 2 years later - still almost die of laughter XD
To me, the best option in the ng+ is the: Prepare to HI!
I died so hard when I read it XD
its like isekai but you're back to old world in a diff body and you keep your stats/skill ranks.
2:20 Everyone: HOL UP
ManLea: STONK
this is amazing! I can't believe they put all the work into that
This needs more views, this is one of the best edited videos ever, I laughed so hard. xD Still waiting for Prepare To Hi. XD
when i went into NG+ i expected for it to last till the 1st dungeon or so but no , the damn thing last till the very final boss.
I mean the devs could just give you the cheat dmg and call it a day but they went out of their way to change the whole damn dialogs for this version of the game till the very end and that's a lot
I remember there were other different dialogs if you enter NG+ without this but other stuff activated but i already 100% the game so i didnt go in a 3rd time to test i (pass when you talk with sergei for the 1st time and he calls you sus).
Truly a masterpiece
The editing is simple, but very good. I know it's been three years but I thought I had to comment this.
Lea sometimes says the perfect words. "Bye bye".
God this was amazingly fun to watch
I wonder if the rest of the story(past this vid) will also take her level in mind XD should be fun. In any case im definitely trying out NG+
A little sad you didn't include the "You get used to it" gag.
Holy crap this was funny xD the editing really does it!
Oh... my... GOD!
I skipped that option in NG+, living only extra drop&gold&exp to quickly refresh my memory about plot and visit DLC, thinking it would be TOO boring. But guess I'll do third walkthrough just see each of this quotes myself.
So much attention to details... Thanks for sharing, man.
3:46 HI!!!
Also music made it 10 times better
Damn it, now I gotta play the entire game again for all this new dialogue
This is hella fun to watch since I have been playing in struggle just to reach Bergen Village🤣Lea's grim expression and these reactions of everyone seeing Lea's damage tho😂
Oh... No wonder why Lea is the true final boss in One Step From Eden....
I'm sorry, what? Once again I have changed my mind about that game and I think I will get it, eventually
Ng+ aka SERGEY FUCKED UP
fun fact: you can stand on carlas computer to the right of the portal area for some extra dialogue
This game is detailed beyond comprehension.
New words added: MASS GENOCIDE
God i love CrossCode
I just started a new game plus and... Honestly I really enjoyed this video.
I need more of this
This is awesome!
This is a very funny thing to put in your game
Lea is having fun:
CrossCode genocide route
Imagine being spawned into existence with no recollection of what you were, then suddenly realise that you basically are the most powerful being ever, thats about how lea feels
the voice acting at the end reminds me of the narrator from "All About Random Battles" by LegendaryFrog
3:46 the most menacing "hi" i've ever seen
I was not prepared for Evil Lea's face.
Also holy shit they actually put the meme in the game.
Thanos is just smoking in the corner in ave to her.
I see where that comment about Seikro got that reference from
I really want to play that mode now.
HI HAVE THE POWER
Nice edit
Crosscode is one of those games that gets better and better with every new thing including self awareness
MADNESS!
Oh I can't wait until New Game+ is available on the Switch version. It looks hilarious.
I am commenting to get the algorithm to notice this video. Crosscode is on my top 3 list of the best games i have ever played so uh, yeah
I want to see all the differences between this and a regular playthrough, or at least the entire Sergey Hax Playthrough.
demon mode activated
I was *not* expecting jonah scott to pop up on my screen in the middle of this thing
Air dashes - Kat tells you about them
But i learned it on my own
that apollo voice tho XD
NN-NOICE!
OMG they made different text to acknowledge ng+ shenanigans? That's hilarious!