8 Popular Video Game Mechanics That Disappeared

[@Frank_Torre]

Top 8 times the Protagonist was forced to make a horrible decision because they didn't meet the criteria/skill check to choose the good option.

[@NottherealLucifer]

Remember that "Top" is avoided in most big listing channels nowadays. "Top" means best, which means endless hate from fans of anything that doesn't appear on the list. If you just have "8 Skill Checks You Really Wish You Hadn't Failed" or "8 Skill Checks That Ruined Your Playthrough" you get to avoid those reactions.

[@milesanthonygarrison5578]

@@NottherealLuciferwouldn’t “top” encourage engagement though?

[@GhostNinja0007]

That’s a great episode request! Personally woulda never thought of it!

[@kaseyboles30]

@@milesanthonygarrison5578 Yes, but create a toxic environment and it hurts your subscription count.

[@Barkugou420]

The fact the nemesis system is pretty much never used is such a shame The massive potential that system brings and it's just collecting dust ..

[@jiblitin1520]

Why would you copywrite something only to never use it?

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

If over-used, then it's no longer special, though.

[@kikiphallin]

Such a shame that devs had A LOT of time to implement something like it but no one did. Then the pattent came and that was it.

[@MonoDree]

@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley better to over use it, than never use it

[@calick7208]

Warframe implemented a variation of it known as the Lich system before it got copyrighted. It’s there if you wanna check it out (and the game is free)

[@ifrit1937]

The patent allowed to the Nemesis system is beyond BS imo as not only did that patent cover the actual programs structure/code and the like used to make such a system (which I'm fine with them patenting tbh) but also the entire idea of the Nemesis system as well (basically having AI that learns from the players action to counter them later on) which patent/copyright was never really supposed to allow and ruins creative progress in industries (gaming industry in this case). If a company can achieve the same idea but with their own code and programs (none connected or even based off WB's Nemesis system) they should be allowed to imo. Giving that patent was beyond stupid imo and about as bad as say someone patenting the entire fantasy genre or if Capcom patented Hunting style games after making Monster Hunter 1. Granted worse yet I can't believe the entire game industry (well devs and publishers anyway) didn't even attempt a serious appeal against said patent either given how badly it'd affect the industry.

[@douglassmith1356]

Well, Nintendo got away with patenting a cross-shaped D-pad, so there's some precedent in patenting simple yet groundbreaking ideas in the video game industry.

[@the-d2506]

Jules' back must be hurting... The way he's carrying this channel....

[@Leafsanin9221]

This and FGS Jules is the true ledge.

[@PandaKnightsFightingDragons]

Carrying the channel while being a freelancer is crazy

[@HildagardeGaming]

Body Part damage is even more fun in the Mech genre. Front Mission did this beautifully. You could damage, or have damaged, arms to disable weapons attached, legs to cripple or halt movement, head to lower accuracy as targeting would go offline, or direct body shots to go for kills as the main functions, including cockpit, were in the chest. The games would balance this by giving non-chest parts lower HP, but lower accuracy to hit while the chest had the majority of the mech's HP, but was the biggest target.

[@erakfishfishfish]

Battleclash had body part damage as well. It was really satisfying blowing a mech’s legs off and they’re stuck there unable to dodge.

[@blaineholt1589]

I’ve always been so curious how a company can copyright the concept of revenge within a video game? Be like copyrighting the ability to jump

[@khub5660]

Because they made the code to create the system. Why shouldn't they keep others from copying it? It's not a universal action. It's a game mechanic that is unique

[@blaineholt1589]

@@khub5660 i mean i have no clue what the copyright actually says, just that it’s for a mechanic. If it’s for code that’s one thing but I’ve always heard it described as the system itself which is just having characters that change and seek revenge and that seems too broad to copyright

[@Jackrazorus]

@@khub5660 I understand why the code would be copyrighted, but the concept itself really shouldn't be possible to copyright. Especially in this case, where they haven't even used the copyright, so everyone is losing.

[@sdaubs]

@@blaineholt1589 I've been involved in software patents in the past and the concept (normally) isn't able to be patented. There was some of that early in the computer patent process but now it is about how you coded something to be done. For example, I cannot patent "sorting data alphabetically using C++" but if I can show that 'SteveSort' is different enough from other sorting code. I can patent that code.

[@renamoda5450]

@@khub5660 Well if you don't allow others to use,then,i don't konw,f@kkin use it yourself!!! Also,Lego Psy! Yay!!

[@floatielle2.06]

I'd like to see something like "DLC that changed everything". As in, dlc that not only expanded upon but altered how we viewed and treated the main game, through story or characters or something else.

[@zaturnneo]

My guy, you're literally on camera with a frame edge. Toss that kazoo behind you with a quick motion. Your hand goes out of frame, the kazoo is gone. Then you can edit out the sound of it falling later 😂

[@davew3003]

8 times the npc on an escort quest actually pulled their weight and helped out

[@frawgenstein8522]

The "ooh that's a lovely present" bit made me laugh out loud.

[@FuzzyHuggs]

The top 8 time-sink games to play while you deliriously cradle an adorable newborn gremlin in one hand.

[@Marksey33]

Top 8 protagonists who just have the worst time (for example Ethan Winters in RE7, Amanda Ripley in Alien Isolation)

[@HutchiCODplayer]

The destruction and map changing of split second velocity is underrated af

[@BiscuitXL]

For once... I had a good idea and somebody noticed 😂 Brilliant video.

[@kiriuxeosa8716]

May all your biscuits be buttered

[@BiscuitXL]

@@kiriuxeosa8716 may all yours be buttered too my friend, the brew is with you... Allways.

[@miserablew1zrd916]

There are so many missed opportunities for the Nemesis System, a wide variety of games could've benefited from it and WB just shelved it like it didn't have any value. I wouldn't mind using it again, as long as it's not in a WB game.

[@conorhall9343]

Limb damage in the game "Kenshi" is amazing, and is an integral part of the gameplay! Whole characters can bleed out from random limb damage if not attended too fast enough. Even limb loss can occur, resulting in the need for replacement limbs

[@shanerasmussen5225]

It's actually extremely common for Kenshi players to intentionally get their character's limbs severed because the cyberlimbs are so superior.

[@theREALfearsKLOWNs]

The Bushido Blade fighting games also had limb specific damage.

[@thedoverna5323]

i just made a compent about that like how the hell did he forget about KENSHI like ffs its a core part of the game and was one of the big selling points

[@FuzzyHuggs]

The top 8 games guaranteed to lift your spirits after your boss rescheduled your evaluation to Friday at 4 pm.

[@graywolfdracon]

I implement limb damage in my TTRPGs when I DM. Makes encounters far more interesting.

[@ToABrighterFuture]

Top Sci-Fi games that make real-world inventors say, "I'm working on that."

[@shanerasmussen5225]

Heh, a quote from Stephen Hawkings when he guest starred in Star Trek TNG and he got to the Engineering set and looked at the "warp core", well done.

[@ravenbridges6078]

Always wanted to see the nemesis system implemented in more games it was such a unique mechanic in shadows of Mordor/war that would have been cool to see implemented else where like could you imagine that in something like RDR or GTA you piss off a group and they constantly hunt you down and actually learn from how you play the game you could take out the leader to clear it and they somehow survive to continue hunting you or you get captured by the group the leader runs and it triggers a special event where you need to sneak out without your equipment possibly losing the gear you had in the process there's so many ways you could use that system because of how it works I remember in shadows of war coming across an enemy that I beat so many times and threw every trick I had at him to the point where I couldn't beat him anymore even using a mount and that was awesome it made the game challenging to the point where the guy would show up and I would run because it would instantly become a losing battle

[@iangoen6862]

The reason why the nemesis system isn't in more games is because WB patented it right away so no one else could use it

[@ravenbridges6078]

@@iangoen6862 ya I know always thought that sucked when they did that especially because we haven't really seen it since

[@Jackrazorus]

@@iangoen6862 He literally says that in the video.

[@TheKane300]

So many good ideas for the Nemesis system. Imagine a Thundercats game with them, just like the cartoon you never truly defeat the mutants but they remember each fight. Also how about a Highlander game with this system. Win a fight but fail to behead them then it's remembered in your next encounter.

[@iangoen6862]

@@TheKane300 never could get into Thundercats or Highlander. But imagine a Batman game that uses the nemesis system. That would be cool

[@tjchoe5824]

Maybe WB only brining back nemesis in Wonder Woman is so they can extend the patent. I heard legal maneuvers like this is a thing

[@shanerasmussen5225]

It is. I can give an example from the movie industry, the 60s Fantastic Four movie that was never released was made just so the studio didn't lose their license.

[@miseajeux1287]

4:14 its like a ghost/godmode I love how you can make random npcs crash into opponents it's hysterical 🤣

[@sunniedunbar6889]

Metal Gear Rising had a push forward block block mechanic. Other games shoulda pinched that. Yup.

[@sunniedunbar6889]

Does, “SWEET LIBERTY! My LEG!” mean nothing to you?! HellDivers 2 has limb damage.

[@STÖs-Allerlei]

The first Multiplayer Online Bullet Time I experienced was in the first F.E.A.R. game which was released in 2005, whilst Max Payne 3 was released 2012 ! Also the first Bullet Time in Single Player I experienced was "John Woo Mode" in the Alien vs. Predator game for the PC that was released in 1999.

[@CoreyKaha]

The original Ghost Recon also had specific limb bullet damage. And yes, it made the game so much more satisfying.

[@MrYancakes]

Don't know if anyone else did it, but the Half-Life 1 mod called The Specialists did multiplayer bullet time in the early 2000's- I don't remember the specifics but it never felt like it detracted from the game if you weren't involved in the immediate firefight. Great mod.

[@Jazzer995]

The previously and upcoming release of Fantasian has a game mechanic that more Turn-Based RPGs need to use, a vault system that you can store random encounters in to fight later.

[@alangoodwin7102]

Sniper Elite 5 has that active reload and I was blown away because it made me realize I've never seen it out of Gears.

[@MonoDree]

And it works well as it makes that one shot that much more satisfying since it is a sniper.

[@chloemchll3774]

I don’t remember what year it was, but there was a year where Madden had “QB Vision” as a mechanic; the idea was there would be a movable light cone on the screen and if you threw to a receiver within the cone, your throw would be more accurate and you could even control where the ball ended up. If you tried to throw outside the cone, the throw would be wild and might end up 15 yards away from your target. The beauty of the system was multi-level. For one, it more accurately depicts how playing QB would work, where QBs have to go through a progression of receivers and only throw within the quadrant of the field they were facing. For another, it was the first time there was ever a reason to pick QBs based on factors like throwing accuracy and awareness (as opposed to just speed and acceleration, which had always dominated), as said QBs with those attributes high would have much larger and faster moving cones. It gave you a reason to actually believe in game that Peyton Manning or Tom Brady were better QBs than Michael Vick, especially if you wanted to throw from the pocket, whereas before (and since) Madden is dominated by QBs with enough speed to evade the pass rush or be a threat to run themselves. For a third, if you were playing head to head (in person, I think this was before Madden went online) it gave the player on defense a clue as to how the offense might be trying to work a play, as you could see how the QB vision moved. On the whole it was a great but challenging mechanic and it lasted only one iteration. Now, Madden does allow some fine control on things like pass location, but nothing as sophisticated or true to life as this innovation from like, 15-20 years ago. I suspect if EA didn’t get exclusive NFL game rights (cutting off competitors like the 2K series), I think this mode may have remained as a way for EA to differentiate Madden from those competitors, but without them, Madden chose to dumb the game back down and no one else is even making NFL games.

[@piemaster1288]

Gotta admit, finding a way to make multiplayer bullet time work should be considered an achievement. Surprised it hasn't been added to other games given how cool it must be to see in practice.

[@kaseyboles30]

The matrix online had a Bullet-Time system as well. However it worked by manipulating the systems that normally worked to keep things smooth when latencies were large and unstable.

[@NarfLarf]

The Sniper in Risk of Rain 2 uses active reload, and that's always been a fun game.

[@kcollier710]

8:21 The old fantasy PC game Wizard's Crown allowed for limb specific targeting and damage, so it's a game mechanic older than you might think.

[@arrankharchkrall2916]

It isn't an FPS, but for the Adjustable Multiplayer Maps the new Master Of Magic makes use of this feature, as did the Caster Of Magic mod (or Steam DLC) for the original Master Of Magic. Depending on the number of opponents you choose for your game, the random map increases in size on both planes. This is cumulative with the player's choice of map size when starting a new game. Tiny map with one opponent? Have a map size whose tiles are 1 or 2 screens wide. tiny size with 4 opponents? 5 or 6 screens. Anything above 4 opponents is impossible except in Caster Of Magic, and if you go all 16 opponents, you'll be spending about 200 turns just exploring your own plane, or 500 if you don't have flying units.

[@digitalwarrior5862]

how about top 10 video games that can really benefit from The Nemesis System like Mega Man and Transformers

[@backpackingtony1779]

A Batman game set in Christopher Nolan’s universe with the nemesis system could be awesome!

[@Jackrazorus]

@@backpackingtony1779 I vaguely remember the nemesis system was supposed to be in the Gotham knights. Of course now we know that didn't happen.

[@gdonaldson26]

I think this list could very well be "8 video game mechanics we'd love to see in Space Marine 2" 🤣

[@simonbriggs203]

Blade mode appeared in Astral Chain (which was also developed by Platinum) albeit in a heavily watered down state. Instead of the ultra-satisfyingly mindless slicing and dicing, this could be used as a way to counter enemy attacks with the sword legion and deal a powerful counterattack as well as solve a few puzzles (though you have to be careful considering these limitations). If Astral Chain ever gets a sequel, I'd like to see the sword legion get beefed up back to revengeance levels, even if it has to be through endgame upgrades.

[@kaseyboles30]

One of the online superhero games has it's own form of nemesis system. This however is a recurring NPC and his/her henchmen that you design.

[@timbonetonight.4416]

Its not a major gaming franchise but it is made by EA originals. Tales of Kenzera: Zau has active reload and it was released April 23, 2024. You have a melee mask and a magic shooting mask. You get 8 shots but if you do the perfect timing itll go from blue to gold. Which I assume means more damage. Its a metroidvania and not a shooter though. Still, that active reload mechanic still works in the Metroidvania genre. Or at least, it works well in Zau.

[@drewtheunspoken3988]

How about a list of video games where you wanted to side with the antagonist (and could.)

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Some of these do feel very quintessential to their own franchises that implementing them in other games would take away the "it" factor that the series has. Like that hopping from driver to driver is super specific and I wouldn't expect that to be a general thing that can be done in driving games, lol.

[@ThomasFarmer21]

The greenscreen effects add so much to the video

[@moistwindow6094]

To be fair the active reload is still alive, recently its been in a game mode in warframe, and one of my favorite implementations is its in a couple fighting games like under night

[@MrRaven3960]

Helldivers 2 has the individual limb health, if you get hit with explosive damage and damage your limbs, it's harder to run, fight, etc, and that is a relatively new game!

[@FuzzyHuggs]

The top 8 games that so convincingly retconned history, you overnighted a framed poster of "The Truth is Out There."

[@notlobtrebor6004]

How about couch co-op? A system the game companies have been trying to make disappear.

[@Leucienfireweaver]

In regards to Active Reload, Synthetik 1 and 2 have it, and they are -fantastic- games.

[@Yourname942]

I need to know, where do you get that Majora's Mask artwork? I need it!

[@johnathanlett4094]

Correct me if I am wrong but I believe scars above, which was released in 2023, had at least one weapon with an active reload system

[@korn7809]

I remember this game back I think in the original Source engine where you have classes and such but they had a really nice system where you can damage body parts. I can't remember the name sadly. I think there was an older version pre Source as well.

[@MrTekhnical]

Astral Chain also made by Platinum Games and iirc bayonetta 3 had a form of blade mode. More people need play Astral Chain.

[@soerensovs]

Best video game board game adaptations that still looks like board games i.e. Mission To Mars or Scythe

[@Vocisbd]

Games with gimmicks so precious, they must be protected from spoiling at all costs (ie Stanley Parable, Outer Wilds...)

[@AzureRook]

I think the 2017 Star Wars Battlefront 2 had an active reload where the blasters wouldn’t overheat for a short while if you timed it right

[@viktor_v-ughnda_vaudville_476]

I love how he just left it a green screen hahahaha great editing

[@ryanrowe1975]

Good video

[@captainhostile101]

8 best voice acting performances in video games

[@HolyHadou]

Star Ocean Till The End of Time allowing for special attacks to activate by holding down the attack buttons and chaining them by alternating long button presses felt so good and no one has done it since which doesn't make an iota of sense to me.

[@spirusskywalker9512]

10 funniest death animations in gaming history.

[@michaeldevany2066]

Liked this video just for the nemesis system. Imagine a batman game with this system

[@cyberra0180]

Body part damage is kinda-sorta a thing in the Monster Hunter games, parts of monsters can be damage to hinder their abilities or cripple them

[@khub5660]

Starfield also includes a limb damage system. Iirc, Skyrim does as well but it's pretty uncommon to see

[@FuzzyHuggs]

The top 8 games you could be forgiven for not playing while also smuggly remarking, "isn't that game just aping a better game?"

[@winstoncrane7803]

I always wondered why other games didn't do active reloads. I liked it and always thought it was a smart mechanic.

[@FuzzyHuggs]

The top 8 games to exorcise your surging aggro when saddled with a persistent and painful hernia.

[@darkstoryedits]

Top 10 superheros in video games that aren't DC or Marvel.

[@darshura8429]

City of Heroes/Villians 🔥👑🔥

[@MonoDree]

Do the incredibles count?

[@darkstoryedits]

@@MonoDree yes

[@Station27Steve]

Battlefield you were able to shift to different soldiers long before you could in Driver

[@Nyperold018]

How about in Animal Crossing? New Horizons' crafting system lets you speed up the process by pressing A twice during the animation. What if you had to be more-or-less precise, with success not only speeding up the process, but giving the item a higher value, and if it's a tool, greater durability? The risk, then, is that if you whiff the button-pressing, it takes longer, and the item is less valuable (and tools are less durable), or maybe you just fail to make the item altogether.

[@magnumsteel9770]

Top 8 mental weapons that would give Ratchet & Clank a run for their money

[@kismetsantos1204]

Next weeks theme: 8 videogames that do not have trophy system that are worth to play!

[@FuzzyHuggs]

The top 8 game characters you want to narrate an addictive and bawdy "Lovecraftian" erotic audiobook which you secretly listen to on the train back from work.

[@tomsnow7815]

he fixing that bit of soundproofing!

[@jonasholm-mw5bn]

There’s an item in Enter the gungeon that gives active reload. I try to avoid it if I remember it

[@jamesianhutchison1165]

Speaking of maps, what about map makers? I think Doom 2016 did it, but beyond that, I'm having to throw my mind back to Timesplitters and Tenchu. 😅 Also, no. I'm excited for Space Marine too (puns...), but Astartes DON'T fumble their reloads.

[@Martynde]

How would the gaming world be hypothetically completely changed if certain games did not exist?

[@Vengeful_Wyvern]

F.E.A.R. 2 did the pick 10 thing better. You had a set amount of points to “buy” your starter kit before each match. Stronger armor, stronger gun, better grenades all cost more points. Actually made you think and plan

[@marvelsProtege]

the top 10 best video game companions ever or the top 10 best video game missions where you are the NPC

[@capedeh8225]

body part damage still a thing in mech genre, its like the bread and buttjuice of most mech games

[@SuperMegaCoffeeGuru]

Most of these are "Game mechanics patented by a company that wants more money then anyone thinks it is worth to license."

[@edwinvoolstra5868]

Rimworld has dmg per bodypart too heck it even goes further in they can lose limbs etc too permanently

[@SapperWoody]

I absolutely disagree with #1. It's a quick time event. I know this is a matter of personal taste, but in my opinion, quick time events should die out completely. This was evidenced by Jules talking about how Overcooked didn't need it, because it was stressful enough. QTEs don't add fun or gameplay. They add stress.

[@ifyoubuildittheywillcome]

Could you do a fifteen minute rant on each game, I'd love to see you spend more time on a topic (not just lists). If list ideas are needed, x times a game was fixed by the modding community before the developers.

[@robbsYeruncle]

Top 8 games that devs actually want sequels to. Even if they don’t get to work on it. IE mines PSI OPS

[@trevorrill0904]

Moments in video game history that now live in infamy (PS3 originally costing $700 comes to mind).

[@MadameMeowth]

10 ColecoVision/Atari games that need a modern reboot

[@Fotzfrosch]

Active Reload will Return in Star Wars Outlaws as seen in the Gameplay Material

[@Bluestar-bh3bf]

Top 10 video game protagonists who went on hell journeys and lived

[@AaronLevine-t3j]

Didn't Cyberpunk 2077 implement a basic version of the body part damage mechanic? And I also believe Armored Core Fires of Rubicon also used it.

[@zerasth3numb3r88]

Warframe has 1 gun that has an active reload

[@calick7208]

And also its own Nemesis system. Game has it all :)

[@zerasth3numb3r88]

@@calick7208 in it's own way, yes

[@lazrustosadow5880]

Warner brothers wasting their nemesis system on a Wonder Woman game who's number of arch nemesis can be counted with one hand and fingers left over is such a WB move

[@whocares397]

active reload is the reason i stop playing quicker than reloading with timing

[@typhanus]

WB patenting the Nemesis System sucks so much! I would def love to see other games using it

[@malware8310]

The problem with active reload that I hear whenever I bring it up with friends is that its too realistic for some 🤷‍♂️ I guess they just want to shoot other than pay attention to a slight QTE 😅 and the nemesis system is finally beind used again in the upcoming "Wonder Woman" game 🤩

[@danielleweston555]

8 games that players mod the hell out off. Me over here with my 150 stardew mods.

[@happymech7]

8 Games where the villain wanted you to defeat them as part of their plan. Or 10 hardest bosses in the easiest rpgs of all time.

[@Jaydon-du4hg]

Rewatching an old video. How about top 10 gaming menus. You mentioned it in the punishmemts video. I'm calling you out now. Do it!

[@kravenknight9268]

8 best dynasty warriors games (including spinoffs like gundam)

[@SplitFace4393]

8:30 Armored Core Last Raven: Am I joke to you?

[@colinmorrison2446]

Crackdown games also had a form of body part specific damage