Baroque A PS1 Roguelike

[@theodorescontras5569]

i think baroque is a true anomaly in video games, wholly unique concept for the time, truly weird art style, completely esoteric design decisions, but in no way would I say it's """bad""", just a super interesting game that I think deserves a little more credit

[@kageakiminato8536]

thats until you realize its a shiren like

[@AoiHeartStranger]

​@@kageakiminato8536 I mean us that a bad thing, with that aesthetic.

[@lostandfound6958]

This really feels like an SMT game.

[@ShouAmaterasu]

It was published by Atlus if that answers anything.

[@tfuenke]

What's that?

[@lostandfound6958]

@@tfuenke Shin Megami Tensei

[@Gamexpertvids]

@@tfuenke Shigeru Miyamo To

[@mienski0]

SMT roguelike would be nice

[@aweirdwombat]

Wow. Usually when people dig up PS1 games I've at least heard of them but this one is alien to me. What's even more strange is that it seems like it was made just for me. I can't believe I've never heard of this. I love these kinds of games. Great video. Great find.

[@lagamingerie3597]

I could have written the exact same comment. Its like those games keep coming and also WTF the esthetic of this game is crazy

[@guitaraobscura8802]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4TPeKlvlqueatE the world of japan only ps1 games is a magical one

[@DrummerDucky]

I had heard of the remakes, but not the original. I'm still baffled this eluded me for so long!

[@shadyacr]

have you played Shadow Tower? that's the first thing i thought of when i saw this though the gameplay is a lot different

[@pennyisdreadful]

The wii version is even better imo

[@jakubmichalica6052]

I don't know how I ended up here, but I'm sure glad I did. Really nice video!

[@spekkioplays6633]

I really appreciate your channel’s concise and to-the-point overviews of old and/or obscure games. Looking forward to more!

[@BknMoonStudios]

This looks right up my alley! Weird, twisted, unique and atmospheric.

[@jjpemfr8882]

The soundtrack is the best part 🤠

[@KAZ64OST]

@@jjpemfr8882 scarier and weird, unique(ツ)

[@chrisbee1984]

I am extremely glad this finally got a translation. The Saturn / PS1 version is superior to the remake. I love this game

[@IPLayedVR42Long]

Yeah the ps2/Wii remake wasn't very good at all.

[@alessandrobaggi6129]

Ooh, ok... That's why i remember it being a bit sharper, different and on the ps2... 😅

[@youtubecrack]

I'm playing this right now on my phone.. what a world we live in.

[@hellwolf7]

I have really enjoyed an FPS called "The Citadel" that made by a Japanese artist using his own high resolution handdrawn art for the protagonist,the weapons and the enemy. Since a good anime FPS is so rare i suggest that you look into it for a review.

[@Da_fatman]

I will look into it.

[@renbelmont]

he said it was on Saturn and I was like oh word guess I gotta play it

[@MouxoMancer]

I'm not sure how I found this video, but it got me to download what was readily available which was the PS2 version just because of the music. I get a better nostalgic kick out of it than what I saw of the PS1 version, having played a lot of strange 3D Japanese games as a kid. Thank you for bringing this game to my attention though!

[@Mucha_Hawlucha]

I never knew of the ps1 version, I really enjoyed the wii version though. it's a shame the IP seemed to end there. with how popular roguelikes are these days it might have taken off. just ahead of its time perhaps

[@jackgilmour3974]

Lots of useful info in this video, thank you. I like a lot about this game, but it's super hard, way too hard IMO. I've taken a few points away from this video that I hope will help me.

[@hemangchauhan2864]

Glad to stumbled on your video Was looking into Baroque long time ago, and was surprised at how many media are made for it.

[@rakjtt1534]

Holy shit I used to play the wii remake with my sister for hours upon hours back in the day. I remember the Neck Thing npc in particular, although I can’t remember how far we actually got. Probably one of if not my first abstract games as a child. Nice vid!

[@espelhogamer]

KZbin recommend me this. I didn't know your channel or the game. And now I like both. Subscribed.

[@kellbreaker03]

I found this game for the first time a few days ago and then coincidently I found this video. Great content, keep it up!

[@machoke666]

For a series that's so unusual it really surprises me that there's so many games published

[@_Jay_Maker_]

YES. Thank you for covering this! Baroque is one of my favorite bizarre games, and the manga is no exception. The PS2 version is even weirder, because the 3D gives it a different feel. Even thought I think the PS1 version is a better game, I prefer the PS2 version just because of how weird it feels. Both are awesome. Definitely a favorite.

[@awakege6337]

This will blow up.

[@wbl_unlimited]

Thank you for covering this game, I've been obsessed with it for a while and have been waiting for the English patch forever!

[@glair]

Hey thanks for making this video, I have always been interested in this particular game and all the stuff around it. It's really awesome that somebody finally put together a video like this.

[@buzhichun]

Loving everything about the atmosphere, music, character design in this game. Never heard of it before.

[@DameNaNoYo]

the atmosphere is so terrifying, I like it!! Kinda reminds me of King's Field

[@raymxslappedyall1891]

wow I've watched so many "every ps1 game" compilations and never seen or heard of this game before even those obscure or games u never seen vids and let alone a Saturn version so today ya showed me something new there guy! I'm gonna try this one tomorrow

[@Overground17]

Wow, never would I have thought I would see a recent video on this hidden gem. I love Baroque, from the aesthetics, to the obscure story, and even sometimes janky gameplay. I go out of my way to download the new wallpaper that comes out every year, and have also read the manga. I appreciate you bringing attention this obscure piece of art.

[@CarlM]

They release wallpapers every year? Where do you download them

[@DominicGo]

i love video game essays about obscure games

[@ProxyGlitchcat]

the algorithm smiled upon me this day, bless more folks getting into the more genuinely creepy version of this game

[@SnackCannon]

nice, someone finally covering this game. i love it a lot after discovering the eng patch

[@DrummerDucky]

only 8th video on this site and you're already blowing up; congrats!

[@Null_Experis]

Another thing you missed is that the original Baroque for Saturn was recently ported over to Switch as "Baroque: Original Version". So, for context, modern shooter controls didn't exist when this game came out. The first game to do the twin-stick FPS movement with triggers to shoot was Alien Resurrection on the PS1 in 2000, and it was BLASTED by critics for its "weird controls". Before this, move console FPS games did what Baroque did. Movement on D-pad, strafe on triggers.

[@EmeraldLavigne]

Hey, congrats on the algorithm picking you up!

[@Sigismund697]

The feather parasite is actually useful to remove items that you can't remove otherwise So for example the glue wings cannot be unequipped after you already equipped and considering how sometimes you get unknown items you cannot find out what they are until you use them they can be really good for this I wasn't aware the VN was translated, I'm gonna read that but in addition to the games/ports they also ported the ps1 version of the game to Switch, japan only of course, alongside some other games from STING like Knights in the Fucking Nightmare, those assholes. Anyways there's also a manga that covers the story of the game in a much more structured way than the games and it's the way I'd recommend to experience the story if one is not willing to deal with the game's more... eccentric aspects

[@kay-osctrl1517]

Glad i found this channel. This game reminds me of phantom dust by the weirdness but I like it.

[@Goku-Kid]

Voice sounds calming, and your commentaries make sense Automatic Subscribe

[@DTM-Books]

Baroque is really fantastic, one of the greatest horror videogames wver made. I have the Sega Saturn version, and it’s PSX cousin is identical, plus a few changes like the character who stores your items. This new PlayStation translation is amazing and I’m glad to see this game in English, although the plot is incomprehensible in any language. You just enjoy this game for its spooky atmosphere and mood. Oh, Saturn Baroque uses the analog controller and it’s very nice.

[@Ploulaf]

really cool, I read an article about the Saturn version of this game and been obsessed with its aestethic since, still never played it.

[@PhriekshoTV]

Honestly didn't know it was on PS1. I knew it on PS2 and Wii, though. My first exposure to roguelikes, I think. I recall eating a spine and it turned out to be dynamite on that run. Killed me instantly

[@Argonisgema]

I new it was on the genesis but had no idea ot was on ps1 let alone translated as well. This game really flew under the radar.

[@pickleeggs3340]

a review straight to the point without all the fluff like the others lol,can wach in a sitting aswell lol

[@laminaga666]

wow so it's 4 am and i just found this game now, looks sick! I'll definitely try it out

[@unholyabyss]

That has to be one EXPENSIVE game to obtain because I didn't even KNOW it existed to begin with. I played a little of the PS2 version, but never knew there was a previous version of the game.

[@vagrant1392]

About 50 bucks on eBay

[@ministrodasaudepolo]

u make me play this game now, i will came back wen i finish the game

[@edoardopalmer2379]

how was it

[@yegorbelous790]

Man, what a throwback. I got the ps2 remake when I was like 11 or 12. Didn't know what roguelikes were, so the game made me very angry back in the day as I felt that I wasn't making any progress. Loved the video. Keep up the good work.

[@ahmedbenkhalfallah6502]

i remember first getting into Baroque because i found the ps2 version for like a dollar 8 years ago and im glad more people are talking about it, i played the shit out of it and tried to get allthe sephirahs i could get

[@ThatDudeJerm]

Great video man. I like how you just get right into everything. Brief intro, and then its right into the game and the mechanics and explanation of the environment/items/enemies/npc’s etc. Interesting game. I grew up on PS1 and id never heard of this one before. Looks dope though. Definitely seems pretty ahead of its time for the PS1 era days. Great solid video man🤘

[@jjpemfr8882]

Finally Baroque is getting more reviews 🙏🙏🙏

[@wickedarctiinae4132]

It's nice to see more people commenting about this game. I have the PS2 version.

[@ramamaginge2965]

Never heard of such a game. The visual novel mentioned is quite the read with such grotesque images and concepts,which is written fairly well. Thous has peaked my interest. Highly enjoyed the video thanks.

[@_Grimjack_]

Thanks, now I know what game I'm going to play this weekend

[@Trauson]

This is what I love about Ps1 games and Ps2... there it was so many unexpected wackyness over there to discover that if if Wasnt for this video I wouldnt never ever discovered this nightmare fuel xd thanks

[@Gakki_Aniki]

Man, I really like ur content I hope there is more to come

[@user-gc5xz6xl4b]

I glad i got that video in my recommendations 💞

[@mkstarstorm8822]

There is also a manga that tells the events of the original game as well as some of the backstory

[@KAZ64OST]

Baroque:Ketsuraku no paradign

[@scrums4748]

I was hoping for more of a story rundown and dissection, seems really unique

[@Malastrome]

It was a lucky break I came across this video! I've played plenty of the King's Field and Shadow Tower games, and this really feels like an indie version of them. I saw someone else recommend you those games, and I second them! They have crazy great atmosphere and play extremely similar to Baroque, but without the roguelike elements. Honestly, if you're looking for the best place to start between King's Field and Shadow Tower, I highly recommend King's Field IV first. It's separated from the rest of the series story-wise, and is an amazing experience. But sorry for dragging on- Highly appreciate the showcase/review! Definitely will be taking a look into the game when I can

[@ironrex6979]

I’m still suffering from emotional damage that we never got the Switch remaster overseas

[@nolongeranobody869]

Played two cycles of the ps2 version thought it was awesome but had other stuff to do I'ma try this version

[@bully_hunter_4206]

Some classic style youtube content right here

[@swaos4654]

I like that that the first character you come upon is thing thing. The game likes to make you suffer, it does this with its art and cyclical mechanics. The loop of the game is to, at times, just be punished. To die and start over. He likes being beaten up "a little too much"; Collecting items. The player, in this regard, is the exact same. In order to heal - you have to be damaged.

[@Tundric_Schwolf]

This is badass, crazy I never heard of this. Thanks for covering this, maybe you should cover the vn's as well?

[@rcgama9594]

Oh damn i never knew this was a ps1 game! I had a ps2 (remake?) version that played a bit more like a 3d action-ish game. It also had cheesy voice acting. Never played too much of it as i was younger, didn't know english too well and the game was pretty obtuse.

[@claytonparfumorse3101]

i remember my cousin and i playing it on the wii. it definetly had a 3d version.

[@MoluskToeCheese]

oh damn! I played this recently and had no idea wth i was doing LOL The sprites and the whole vibe of the game drew me in though Glad someones talking about it : )

[@ida6378]

I played the remake of this game very well when I was a kid. Although the former is easier to play, I prefer the PS1 (PSX)/Sega Saturn version for the overall atmosphere of the game. It is one of the games that I am very attached to. It was one of those works that taught me the charm of a story that does not tell much. Thank you for your nice review.

[@TheDrLeviathan]

Gives me Shadow Tower vibes. Someone below mentioned SMT as well; the idea of those things combining freaks me out.

[@ChaoticHeroGames]

Honestly did not know there was a PS1 version. I only ever played the remake on PS2. I could see the first person view making this game far harder than on PS2 and that one wasn't easy to begin with. At the same time this game looks far more creepy with these oldschool graphics. Gives it a whole new atmosphere.

[@kageakiminato8536]

This game plays like a first person Shiren the wanderer. This genre is a rabbit hole

[@erichzannbusoumuzan]

Oh, so the english patch is finished? Thank God, now I can play a better version.

[@orenges]

"Baroque When you hear that world, you might think of the art style" Uhh actually I think of that one highly obscure japanese company that produced a few extremely *rare* documentaries which were accidents and crime scenes

[@jamesaseltine158]

Dnt kno how 2 subscribe but u rock great vid man 4star at leas

[@Enderson5040]

I'm surprised this game was on PS1 originally, the first time I played it it was on PS2, it can be very challenging and the story is interesting in my opinion. Great video and explanation, keep it up

[@SocraTetris]

I enjoyed this review. Given how obscure I find this game, I would have liked to see more of your thoughts/feelings/experiences of the game than only the straightforward descriptions. Still a great look at something I didn't know about

[@San-rx9kh]

"He likes getting beat up...maybe a little bit too much." Oh my God 😂

[@ShouAmaterasu]

I used to stream the Wii remake of this game, and at one point, I had some motivation to try and learn Japanes to download and play this version on my Nintendo Switch because I think the sound track is superior and some things I really wanted to experience. The hopping things are called Glue, on the PS2/Wii version, it is a lot easier to step on them, but you don't get the experience or items from defeating them. The Bulgars are actually female, and they hold "The Empress" idea sephirah (the little pearls you pick up, also "Baroque" in this context is less "flawed" and more "distorted", since it is a distorted world created by The Blaze caused by [SPOILER]. The "phallic unicycler" is called Seventeen, and he drops "The Star" idea sephirah, which is the 17th arcana in the tarot deck. I'll also address here you that the "moon" monsters drop exactly what their name implies. All of the monsters in this game are associated with tarot cards, the glue being somewhat of an exception in a direct sense because they more or less are "the glue that binds the cards". In the PS2 and Wii versions, there is a Laughing Box you can pick up that attracts enemies to your position. On the Wii version, you will hear the laugh come out of your Wii remote. I do wonder why they went with this kind of translation when the PS2/Wii games have a decent enough translation on the systems and stuff. Maybe the story had some translation issues, but items and enemies seemed fine.

[@ShouAmaterasu]

and to go ahead and make an apology now, I kinda typed a lot of that before completely finishing the video, so egg on my face there.

[@captainbongwater7790]

I somehow owned the remake as a kid and people didn't believe me when I told them this is a real game. The lore was interesting, I just was never able to find a lot of info on this game.

[@thehonorablereverendaddiso1943]

Ween has a song called Baroque Jam, or Ice Castles on White Pepper

[@PUNCHEDPUNCHEDPUNCHED]

The atmosphere really reminds me of The Citadel, and I loved that game's atmosphere

[@intraviator8694]

I thought this was an indie horror game, emulating ps1 graphics. It's insane to think that this came out back then, and it's unknowingly being replicated now.

[@EmeraldLavigne]

If it's not baroque, don't fix it...!

[@SokiHime]

This game is insane I love it

[@nemesisurvivorleon]

the Wii remake of this is really cool. One of the few wii games I still have.

[@nullnova]

I don't know how I've never heard of this. I love all things obscure on the PS1. I have a video on obscure horror games I'd be stoked for you to check out. This almost looks like it could fit on this list, the starting area especially just has something off to it. Like LSD Emulator + Silent Hill.

[@NintendanGX]

I prefer the gameplay of the remake, but I love the sinister OST and atmosphere of this version way more. I wish Sting would re-release the remake on modern platforms, with the original as a bonus, because it's an unforgettable experience if nothing else.

[@Da_fatman]

they did port the Sega Saturn version over to the switch but its excusive to japan.

[@NintendanGX]

@@Da_fatman Damn. No pun intended, that stings. I should consider getting another Switch for Japan-only games, so I can mod it and play patched versions of that, SMT If and Air.

[@damasake]

No one made a mod for replacing PS2 OST with PS1 OST?

[@IPLayedVR42Long]

I remember picking this up on the ps2 way back when. Me and my buddy were dying laughing to the Coffin Man's amazing voiced dialogue.

[@tfuenke]

I love the idea of a 3d roguelike, especially on ps1. Mortal shell has a roguelite expansion thats pretty good too

[@alejorag]

I had never seen your channel but this video got recommended to me and the thumbnail definitely caught my attention, this is exactly the kind of games I love! Also, amazing video, I wish you'd have gone a bit more in depth into the story since it seems really interesting (from what I could read in Wikipedia) but everything else was really good, I'll definitely have an eye out for anything else you upload

[@countchokula2680]

I have it on the ps2. Never knew it was a remake

[@tiniestlumpia]

the funny thing is I know baroque ONLY from a manga, it wasn't until very late in life did i know it was a game

[@OrunitaVivi]

Baroque - definition - my financial status. Ladies - hit me up

[@capscaps04]

I have never heard about this game, it looks very striking.

[@coraline2770]

Very interesting thank you

[@jamespaguip5913]

This version of baroque is way better than the ps2 remake

[@yorp4161]

Damn, what cool looking game, i had no idea something like this was on the ps1. Your video's also pretty cool, though if i could give you a piece of constructive criticism i would advise you to perhaps be a bit more descriptive or maybe talk about what you like and dislike about the game. Because otherwise it can get a bit dull. But yea apart from that, good stuff, i'll check out more of your work

[@Da_fatman]

Constructive criticism definitely helps thank you.

[@ericm215]

This is like burning in hell

[@sicnarfghost]

I remember on PS2 losing exp and items and wasn't aware of the roguelike aspect when buying a brand new Atlus RPG.

[@Charlie.G506]

That's one feverish game

[@hermitxIII]

Wish I knew about this game 20 years ago.

[@narcis0542]

I literally couldn't stop thinking about yabujin

[@mariotaz]

Looks awesome

[@rodrigobahena6179]

What a Game, as it is Made for me. Goddammit.

[@maxabeles]

4:37 haha is that the actual dialogue from the game?? I didn't realizing swearing was a thing like that on PS1

[@Cybershroom]

They finally added an english Patch? Holy shit. I've got some weird morbid curiousity towards Baroque and its sequel which I've played quite a bit. It's weirdly cryptic and moody. Those Meta beings feel very Giger-inspired.