A 2024 Gem You Missed - Slave Zero X Rules

[@CheeseGX_]

Bravern video at the end of June before any of you ask lol (was supposed to be the end of May but work is not something that cares about video release dates lmao)

[@TheBlackOtaku]

Hey CheeseGX have played this PS2 called Robot Alchemic Drive aka Gigantic Drive is one of my favorite PlayStation 2 games of all time and I would love if you do a review on it 😁

[@GayCringeComp]

LETS GOOOOOO

[@kakizakichannel]

Are you looking forward to Iron Saga VS?

[@docbaker3333]

ALso on the subject of francine's artstyle, you gonna do an APocalypse Zero/ Kagugo no Susume video in the future?

[@CheeseGX_]

@@kakizakichannel Yup, keeping my eye on it

[@francinebridge9987]

Hi! It's Francine here - I really can't thank you enough for not just a wonderful and comprehensive review not only of the title itself, but also a succinct history of the story behind our development. Seeing every facet of the development team get their work acknowledged in this one meant a great deal to me! I hope folks decide to give us a look! On a more personal note i'm like very happy to hear ppl enjoyed Sovkhan's dialogue, because it was the stuff I got to write myself and i'm like a complete sucker for rpg villain monologues haha.

[@docbaker3333]

Then you definately out did yourself I love Nirasawa Sensei's monster designs for Kamen Rider so striking with their asymmetry and use of skeletal features and also Chef's kiss for Shou and Isamu's designs big Part 7/Part 8 Jojo energy.

[@Riley-uy5pe]

hell yeah follow you on the hellsite love your art!

[@superbn0va]

Game looks interesting! Is there any form of exploration and platforming?

[@kyon813]

I saw those RX-78/Vampire Hunter D/MP-Eva designs in that showcase slide. You definitely know the good shit.

[@MK-vi2cm]

Reminds me of Strider 2 for the ps1. I'm getting this for my steam deck forsure

[@Ouren]

Hi thanks for playing our game! All your cons are totally fair and something we'd love to address if allowed. We all worked hard on this revival, so your appreciation of everyone's work is so nice. We'll have more artist interviews on the Poppy Works site soon too 😊 -Wolfgang

[@CheeseGX_]

A pleasure! You guys cooked up something special and I thought it was worth sharing, will keep my eye out for the other artist interviews!

[@jurtheorc8117]

@Ouren from a random stranger on the internet who hasn't actually played the game, i wish you and the team a lot of good luck and fun where possible on making Slave Zero X as best as it can be to live up to what it, and the team as a whole, can still offer. (After getting very involved in how Cookie Cutter from late 2023 got made, i've become more aware of all the effort, enthousiasm and sacrifices that may be required, essential and even demanded where it concerns making games like these.)

[@doddood5516]

Whens the sequel and how much money can i throw at you?🥹

[@lonelytaru]

So excited to try this game out once I'm currently done with finishing tunic. This game aesthetic gives me such a nostalgic feeling for some reason! Can't wait

[@Krystalmyth]

Hope you guys can address the critiques. The current steam reviews are pointing out some really important criticisms that should really be looked into. I love the art on this game for sure though, I'd love to see the gameplay improved.

[@TheDonPalumbo]

The art design is honestly the biggest reason I want to play this, cyberpunk 80s/90s anime is my favourite genre

[@jurtheorc8117]

The metroidvania Cookie Cutter from late 2023's got influences from that genre in its world design, mixed with other influences such as Earthworm Jim, Battletoads and other such cartoons. Very colorful world for a dystopian planet that grew around a mysterious energy source at its core, beautifully animated, plays well, and the lead dev hopes to substantially support it for a long time to come. Well worth checking out.

[@Whoosh12345]

They really nailed that 90s Cyberpunk OVA aesthetic. We're in the golden age of AA/indie games with awesome art direction.

[@nvmberishere]

For sure, this is gonna be a hell of an adventure!

[@lonelytaru]

You know, for some reason I've found myself playing more and more indie games lately. It's kinda reviving my love for videos games and I've been tapping into genres I never thought I'll enjoy. Great post !! 🎉

[@Whoosh12345]

@@lonelytaru this is gonna sound corny but it's because you feel the passion behind the projects. Just so many little details to appreciate in so many indie games. And good art direction usually stands the test of time.

[@dontbothertoreply9755]

I still need a Game like for honor.

[@docbaker3333]

I know it's amazing, aesthetically it's the love child of HR giger and Appleseed and I am all for it.

[@reimu3627]

I’m not too big on combat systems that are big on combo juggling, but I loved this game so much. Slave Zero X but with Mega Man Zero 3’s gameplay would be my ideal dream game. Francine Bridge is now one of my favorite artists period thanks to this game and I’m praying for more games with protagonists wearing grotesque power armor 🙏

[@lucasfig2002]

i hope we get slave zero X2 that reimagined the events the original slave zero

[@docbaker3333]

Yeah if it sells well I think we may get it who knows maybe it may even take some unexpected turns.

[@mechanicalmariachi1572]

when i see a game with art direction inspired by GENOCYBER i have to buy it

[@superbn0va]

Genocyber ❤️

[@Sinner987]

Genocyber rules! And MD Geist, and Angel Coo

[@zeroethsort1071]

nice arakune pfp :)

[@JohnnyMcJim]

I got this, it's fun. I was briefly ranked #1 on one of the stage leaderboards. It felt like I was a king for a day. :)

[@Tokumastu1]

The fact that the dev team's love and commitment is so strong that it lead them to even making a free prequel Episode on Quake is heartwarming. Definitely getting this on Switch it feels like a solid game to play on portable. Also hot dam they own Advent Rising! Here's hoping they give that franchise a reboot. It's got some solid ideas to play around with.

[@oxyhydromorph]

Reminding me of Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider in aesthetic. Also a huge fan of Genocyber, Tekkaman Blade, Apocalypse Zero, Guyver, Zeorymer. Love 90s ovas and the ambience of them.

[@mattmaddogwheaton4724]

80s and 90s OVAs are the GOAT kind of anime, especially Armored Trooper VOTOMS, Ghost in the Shell, and Neon Genesis Evangelion.

[@viruschris3160]

I just saw the title of your video in the recommendation list on a video I was a watching (a Code Vein video) and caught my interest. So, I decided to give it a look... and I'm glad I did! I never heard of this game and thought it was a new standalone game and didn't know it's a prequel to an existing one. I really thought this was an old game, but to know it came out this year is incredible. The artwork takes me back to Alien with its concept art and world. I do miss the old 90's aesthetics, there was something magical about the way they were drawn. I already got this game wishlist and waiting on a sale.

[@geno7_]

this game looks fucking rad, i cant believe i haven't heard of it. I'm really glad you covered it, I def have to pick it up

[@hold_the_dorks]

Dude, finally someone who mentions the chronicles in their video. The filters on this game are insane. I wish the game was longer, it is so good. Please buy this so the developers can continue working on this IP! It is such a beautiful game! 😢

[@rdc4461]

Def of a gem of an ip the lore had me interested

[@weusedtobeangels]

banger vid. we love some samurai flesh mechas here

[@goodpuppii]

I absolutely loved all the background you provided for this title. This was a thoroughly enjoyable vid. Thanks.

[@yeahthatsmax]

Love the video and GREAT editing man omg! Hope to see more of you frequently but the effort is worth the wait you sold me on the game.

[@cathallynch1]

Amazing review! Most people spent 75% of their videos describing things we can read from the game's promo blurbs, but you actually went into deep analysis of the each aspect of the game. Respect 🙏

[@mikgenta]

Rank system is nuts. You can offset damage in fights by going for higher combos. Although, its ranking system could use work. It took me forever to get all the S ranks

[@MoiderahOfVideos]

Oh hell yeah; I'd been following this ever since I heard Francine was working on the art direction for this game. I seriously do need to grab it when I get the chance because the designs are stunning and I'm a huge fan of the 5th gen 2.5 look.

[@xDeathBringer25]

Thank you for this video, I was already planning on grabbing the game when I played the demo, then the game released and I heard of some frustrating aspects to the gameplay that turned me away for a day one purchase but now that I got to learn allot more about the game especially that Miles Luna helped create the story I definitely have to see it through!

[@Graterstuuf]

Infograms. A company that disappeared and was forgotten by the humans. Ps Francine’s art design was amazing.

[@carlomolina7858]

It looks and plays similarly to a Sega Saturn game, Guardian Heroes, which is also is an amazing game.

[@Day100]

I was watching this game for a long time before it released and saw in some reviews it needed some polish. The devs keeping up with updates means I'll be purchasing it really soon and glad it's getting more attention.

[@courtneyxchrono4135]

I love that the music you used to start the video is also a homage to the original Slave Zero's soundtrack, it's a very nice touch!

[@CheeseGX_]

Im glad someone picked up on that!

[@VileVeilt]

​@@CheeseGX_it's pretty cool that Quake has this game as a add-on as a prologue to the story.

[@5hawnEX]

we LOVE games FAT with content, straight up CHUNKY

[@Rekennnnn]

Thanks for the video. I was following the development of this game, but unfortunately completely missed the release. Playing it asap

[@docbaker3333]

Can we just acknowledge how Brilliant it is that Americana RIght wing patriotism themed boss is Called Thorman? If you know you know. EDIT: Also HOLY SHIT THEY OWN ADVENT RISING!!!! I wonder if they will make an actually good remake of it in the future for shits and giggles.

[@chiefbawor_thegr8966]

SMT 1 reference

[@hemangchauhan2864]

Man, the enemy and npc art look so good. Why didn't they use that in promos more?!

[@wizcatcheslightning]

You mentioned Void Stranger and showed AC6 EVA01 footage. Instant sub (which I was already gonna probably do but yeah, you rule)

[@Ephesians-yn8ux]

Preordered the switch copy that releases tomorrow because of this video. Hope it isn’t too janky on switch. Thanks for your input on this one!

[@anthonystone9897]

Holy shit I forgot about this game forever ago. Thank you for reminding me

[@Mondoness]

This game filtered so many people toward its final stages. 😎

[@marduk1734]

SZX: I want to know, who do gods pray for mercy? Blasphemous: why you little?! Moonrider: can I have that xenomorph-ninja armor?

[@HeadPats4Peter]

watching this video to suddenly hear Guardian Heroes at 8:05 is quite a surprise. 👍

[@x0041292]

the intro music kinda SLAPS

[@emperorIng360]

Lots of neat context added to the development of the game I wasn't aware of. And some fair criticisms as well. Very nice video for a cool game!

[@videogamerzero1schannel]

This is without a doubt my game of 2024 with how much I love in a game especially when Shou & X are such good main leads alongside a challenging and adrenaline inducing fights of wanting to win & a sick combat tech that I've not even mastered yet still have so much fun discovering more with the experts, which is very good for this decade to have a surprise continuation of a long dormant & obscure IP that ends up being great to follow up on the original, the others being Neo The World Ends With You & Gungrave GORE

[@censedcrayon]

YES! Omg ive been waiting for people to talk about this game finally

[@anderson9244MLG]

The gameplay reminds me of strider and megaman zero, which is great

[@tjames4597]

The graphical style very much reminds me of Strider 2. I'm a massive fan of that game.

[@444WORLD]

i randomly saw this in the xbox store!! i saved it. thanks for the reminder. looks so incredible

[@gilardes]

It's an undeniably great looking game, but when I look at it, I simply can't help wishing it were a beat em up with freeform movement instead of a sidescrolling action.

[@XLBantz]

20:41 You be that BBWarrior, amigo 🫡

[@MVP_MAGAZINE]

Seen this on sale on steam,the artwork was REALLY interesting! I’m copping it next time it’s on sale!

[@thealbinorhinodino]

is steam punishing me for having this wishlisted... I promise ill buy it soon

[@blahblahgdp]

Thanks for reminding me. Loved the demo then completely forgot

[@dutchielander2478]

I hope we get more 2d sidescroller beat em ups in the future. I always loved 2d sprites where you beat the shit out of everything that moves and this looks really cool.

[@018FLP]

Damn, i never noticed that this is a Sequel! I played Slave Zero A LOT, but i totally forgot about it's existence. Great game! Now i HAVE to play Slave Zero X

[@moenibus]

it is very reminiscent of Xenogears style of sprites and animation

[@demi-fiendoftime3825]

So what your saying is this is basically an unofficial Guyver hack n slash

[@Krystalmyth]

This looks like a dope Sega Saturn game that never was. I love this.

[@sikevillain]

My Slayer Zero X Calamity edition for the Nintendo switch came in the mail and the game has been a challenging endeavor but i really enjoy it alot. 🔥 The combat is pretty fun

[@JohnnyBurnes]

Strider 2 and BlazBlue are some of my favorite games ever. I'm looking forward to eventually playing this. 😊

[@BreakinMIk]

I reckon the art from this game could easily fit into a Vanillaware art style!

[@obbm]

Did not realize Francine did the art for this!! Woaaah no wonder it looks so sick

[@progamerhennessey9483]

A game released these days with sprites will always have my heart.

[@randyryry6656]

WE ARE SO BACK

[@DANAKUMA]

I really love this game!!! ❤❤ Estoy de acuerdo con tu análisis y lo disfrute mucho no hay nada en mi idioma español, lo compre de salida y decía que juego tan increíble, fue como regresar a los 90s cuando vi AKIRA, Ninja scroll, evangelion, genocyber, y mi Consola Favorita es sega saturn, me suscribo a tu canal gracias por compartir.

[@Gat720Dua]

The game not having a difficulty system leaves me a little unsure, but only a little, I'll definitely get the game at some point once I get the confidence.

[@ODDiSEE_]

The player character sprites look like modified hakumen from BlazBlue sprites

[@ODDiSEE_]

The more I look at it, that's definitely modified hakumen sprites.

[@TerryVideoZone]

Looks like my kind of game damn this looks beastmode

[@startingoverpodcast]

I played of Slave Zero. That's how you got my view.

[@Grandmastergav86]

Demo was great and the Quake episode is superb.

[@SpoopyNoopers]

The guy does a normal run instead of Naruto running? I'm sold.

[@nvmberishere]

I was sold 5 mins in, but I grew up on The Guyver, evangelion, and all the 90s anime. A little confusion on the release date though. You said February but GameStop is saying May 17, 2024. So is it out or?

[@wudly9195]

Yo this looks sick . How did I not know this existed ????

[@SomeGuy1234X]

The love plot killed the overall story and made me uncomfortable. Shou goes from a rebel leading a revolution against both his faction and the government to a guy mad that he got no bussy.

[@miguelpanty]

Its not a gay storyline is it???

[@SomeGuy1234X]

@@miguelpanty yes, it is

[@miguelpanty]

@@SomeGuy1234X Oh Gawd. Ill pass.

[@naus6081]

Thank God for this I was gonna pick it up but you saved me suffering that. Cool artwork and beatem up but I don’t want to waste my time with that garbage.

[@newdivide9882]

@@SomeGuy1234XDang it, so it is true… I heard that was the case, but I was hoping it wasn’t

[@viewtifulzet593]

No I didn’t, that game cool as fuck! Working on an All S playthrough. Wish me luck!

[@jurtheorc8117]

Late message, but good luck!

[@viewtifulzet593]

@@jurtheorc8117thanks dood!

[@eljugadorescaldenc4002]

THANKS! Thanks to make me discover this game!

[@liquidshiro]

WE ARE SO,SO BACK

[@slickill5738]

Thumbs up for reminding me of Slave Zero !

[@90beastmaster]

It reminds me 80% of Strider on PS1

[@LeoHoldenCross]

I don't know I played slave zero x I feel like the game just missing that certain oomph. Outside the character designs and everything is pretty godlike. I just feel like the combat just feels a little too vanilla.

[@derickmiller6875]

I have this. It is fun. It deserves a saturn release.

[@doomslayer1991]

I’m getting the physical copy next month

[@GrimLocke161]

I gotta wait to get a Steam Deck OLED, since Nintendo Life’s review roasted the Switch port for its poor performance. 😔 Granted, I also need to get a SDOLED for Armored Core 6, anyway. 🤓

[@baitposter]

If they ever do a full 3D release, I'd hope it'd be a Sekiro-like

[@ArmourBlanche]

Really wanted to play this game badly, but unfortunately it lagged heavy on my system (even though it could run most AAA titles). Waiting for the devs to release a performance patch.

[@benkai343434]

I was not expecting the prequel to Slave Zero to be a Guyver game tbh.

[@alexandreturcotte6411]

My apologies to have chosen Metal Gear Solid Master Collection volume 1 instead of Slave Zero X (wasn't in the mood to buy it at the time). If I ever find a Switch copy of this game, I'll probably buy it.

[@zionicktitan]

An outstanding experience

[@HER0333]

This looks amazing 👏

[@TheMetalGearKid]

I know one of the inspirations was Devil May Cry but to me it felt more like Ninja Gaiden Black, where you can just get BODIED by the lowest grunt like nothing

[@LuciferHunter-kt7pm]

I bought it at launch. I didn’t miss it!!!

[@dvdmenyu]

Sold. Thanks mate

[@veex35]

Indie game company is the future for video game

[@joeszymanski3540]

I get some serious Strider 2 vibes.

[@jm8080ful]

A true hidden gem indeed!

[@yeahthatsmax]

Stfu new cheese just dropped

[@Juju-cm7ge]

One of the most visually striking games to come out this year? Yeah sure 😂

[@slaughterio8099]

I didn't miss it. I just didn't tried it yet. But i will. It looks a little like one Contra game where you can play as a furry and little robot, forgot the name of it. Fuck. I played it so much on MegaDrive when i was a kid. Memories fucking good

[@viewtifulzet593]

Some of this comment section is not passing the vibe check.

[@snowflakepillow8697]

Reminds me of Strider 2 on PS1.

[@curtain_fire]

If Strider 2 is so good, why is there no Strider 2 2-

[@dishcleaner2]

This is dope. Just bought it

[@edgarector]

Honestly, I tried the demo and couldn't even finish it. Combat felt awkward, weightless and wooden somehow. I may give it another shot, who knows. The game gives strong Sega Saturn vibes, though, which is always a plus.

[@BigB70]

Heavy Strider (PS1) vibes

[@arisumego]

hate when folks make these "you missed" or "you definitely didn't know about" and it's a game i literally played extensively on release. it's just so arrogant. wish they would do something like "you might've missed" or "you might not know about"

[@XenogearsEXE]

We are so back