Beating EVERY N64 Game - Elmo's Letter Adventure & Elmo's Number Journey (98&99/394)

[@esotericVideos]

Easy/Normal mode requires Elmo to collect letters and numbers, hard mode requires Elmo to win at 200 games of Mahjong.

[@TriStarr]

Thanks for doing this Lets Play; I've been stuck on this game for years!

[@Thabeast721]

Glad I could help you out

[@Armando_Aranda]

This game is the hardest in the world. Nothing is harder.

[@mikeallison5549]

I was stumped too. I kept trying to find the dot on the j. No idea I was looking for J. I’ve been stuck in that corn maze for 23 years!!!!

[@smj460]

Just play it on Easy mode. Even Medium is a bit too much.

[@Reoko77]

This is the darksouls of educational games.

[@scharkweek]

Sometimes you get stuck in 70 hours of mahjong and other times you get a 25 minute Elmo game. The chaotic universe we live in so perfectly captured by the randomness of the game selection process in Thab's challenge

[@Drew_D]

Some ups, and some downs. For sure.

[@1tastiger1]

To explain the "hard" difficulty and the difference in it saying j but you're collecting J, in Kindergarten the major goal is for the kids to be able to recognize and write their letters AND be able to tell the difference between the lowercase version and the uppercase version. That's why for the "hard" difficulty, there's that disconnect. Not that the game is all that good at educating imo and needed more content, but respect for what it added to my childhood!

[@ellis7622]

You u yet

[@TheMastergabe]

I cant believe you beat this game as a kid! I've been stuck on the second level for 2 weeks!

[@Poo_Brain_Horse]

The character models in this game are pretty good for the N64. They didn't have to go that hard for an Elmo game but they did it for us.

[@Call_Me_Pickle]

Do you know a lot about children's educational video games since you work at a company who makes them?

[@Elec007Man]

1:02 you know you have a banger when the start up screen says “Realtime Ass”

[@alphax4785]

They spent as much thought designing their logo as they did on the gameplay.

[@Noirlore]

My son used those games to learn math and spelling. He is now a Harvard law student.

[@TheOrderofDylan]

Discovered the channel recently and these N64 vids have outta nowhere become a huge part of my life. They’re so delightful. My dog and I literally go to bed every night watching these and it’s become our little pastime.

[@Arcexey]

The Order of Dylan agreed

[@asymptoticspatula]

It took me a few listens to figure out that Elmo was saying "From down town!" Awesome.

[@bobsagetluvr1]

Thank you! I re-listened to the sound bite like 5 times and still had no clue what he was saying

[@runwithturtles5996]

Running around aimlessly through a cornfield looking for J's. Ah, the college years....

[@jamesbedwell8793]

I love the contrast of Sesame Street with Sin and Punishment, a game that is definitely not made for kids

[@HayleyAnjuna]

yea Sesame Street is definitely not for kids.

[@infinitelybanta]

These were the first games my daughter was able to play by herself at age three. Didn’t hold her attention very long. So she’ll have to go back and finish them when she inevitably undertakes the N64 challenge.

[@hinnom001]

Love this series, but following up this game is gonna be tough.

[@Boonehams]

Oh, it'll be a Treasure. ...That's a pun.

[@orangeTadpole]

He’ll love it though.

[@souleymanediawara7714]

the next mahjung game easily can top this

[@krileym]

2:10 "After grabbing 10 J's, Big Bird decided he wasn't done with us just yet."

[@TerriblyAwesomeGames]

Sin an Punishment! You are in for a treat! Only N64 game I ever imported, can’t wait for that one.

[@bes03c]

I am so amped for the next game. I played it on the Switch. It is a top tier n64 game. I am looking forward to seeing Thab's reaction. The Wii version is even more insane.

[@orangeTadpole]

Star Successor is an absolute gem.

[@crism8868]

Real talk? Sin and Punishment on the Wii was the best use of the Wiimote period. Better than Skyward Sword. Better that Wii Sports Resort. A real masterpiece

[@elbows234]

@@crism8868 that little fighting game portion at the end was roooouuugghh, though

[@TheBlackHippy]

Sin and Punishment is available on Nintendo Switch Online. They have it on the N64 app. Kudos to finishing all these games. This Elmo one had to be tough lol

[@IkeSan]

I remember watching the stream and when the number celebration came up and you said what does that spell. Someone activated the 69 alert it was so funny and well timed.

[@joetalentoh]

Yo that was me! hahaha I completely forgot about that

[@whiteskimo64]

Oh hell yea! the dude's gonna be playing sin and punishment! One of the better N64 games on the list. It'll be a blast watching it~

[@speven123]

Yeah, he's in for a treat, especially going in blind with no expectations.

[@alasyon]

So excited!!

[@RyanDontDoStuff]

What i've learned from these games is that numbers are much cooler than letters. Sure, the letter game had rockets, but the number game had a vampire and xtreme sports action.

[@Pr1est0fDoom]

I just checked the spreadsheet and... I'm REALLY excited for next week's game, and I've never heard of it.

[@vwts]

It recently went into the official emulator, on Switch, played it a bit and looked fun

[@RWM07001]

Honestly you deserve an award for finishing this game.

[@nickschumacher5147]

Some fruit snacks

[@angusyoung119]

I had this one. Loved it when I was like 4. Very fond memories, and my little sister even played it when she got to be around the same age. The sounds and the moon level are what I remember the most. Really felt like I was in Sesame Street

[@seanarreguin]

you smoked those J's, Thab!

[@0rnery0verwatch]

"CERTIFIED BANGER", I laughed so hard lol

[@tertiaryjafo2]

Sin and Punishment is a great game! I've been waiting for that one. There are some pretty hard spots, but it's really fun.

[@Armando_Aranda]

The sarcasm is natural in this video.

[@JordoSez]

I've seen your series floating around my KZbin for a bit, bit this is the first one I bothered to watch. SUBSCRIBED. I am about to embark on the entire series with you, got some catching up to do first tho haha. Thanks for the entertainment!

[@kisaragireion]

8:56 One game is split into two and sold separately!? Oh no! Terrible corporate greed! Reminds me of this game about catching monsters into some orb

[@philkenseben]

Still looks more entertaining than Superman 64.

[@kaptindeadpool4972]

Thank you for blessing my weekend with 2 reviews. I haven't heard of Sin and Punishment either so this will be interesting.

[@ericstoll007]

So excited for Sin & Punishment!

[@JakeandOwen]

Thanks for posting this video. I had to use it for multiple missions to help me find the right number and letter

[@CharlieGiaretta]

Sin and punishment is an absolute masterpiece! Can't wait

[@BlinksAwakening]

Noice, you're now over a quarter of the way done (though I still think you should tackle the 64DD games as well to truly complete the full N64 library, but I digress).

[@blakecarter6610]

Dude I love that you're doing this and I can't wait to see what you do next. You're awesome. Keep it up brother

[@DeezScotts2023]

Man… I didn’t even consider torturous games like this one, when I subscribe to this channel. Appreciate the commitment and humor though, and I’m excited for the next one. Sin & Punishment is a really cool 64 title and very unique!

[@sanityormadness]

Eh, this wasn't particularly torturous - the two games took about 45 minutes *combined* to play through. If it had been hours of just this... different story.

[@OllieMartinGamer]

Sin and punishment is an absolute gem! Looking forward to that

[@davidhayes7609]

I saw this one on the list and have been waiting for it. This was the only game i could play as a kid. I only ever played the cornfield, though.

[@DarkKen87]

Absolute masterpiece

[@TechnoSyndro]

I know these edited youtube videos are probably months behind but I gotta gush about how incredible Sin & Punishment is, and how the Wii sequel somehow manages to be 10 times better

[@BryantheArchivist]

Unironically loved Elmo's Number Journey as a kid. It Star Fox, Mario 64, OOT, Mario Kart, and this.

[@Reyven_]

"Sin and Punishment" that's a Treasure classic!

[@camhabibi2217]

The Elmo snowboard level reminds me of Snowboard Kids, another N64 banger.

[@grunions9648]

I remember back in college when I tried a no damage any% run and starved to death after two weeks.

[@roguerifter9724]

I got one of the Sesame Street NES edutainment minigame collections with my NES and another for my next birthday. They were more fun then these from what I recall but I haven't played them in decades.

[@jesot]

Sin & Punishment is awesome. Looking forward to that one.

[@TheZackofSpades]

It’s been a slow/excruciating work day and boy did I need to see that ‘certified banger’ tag to cheer up. Thanks Thab!

[@Bread88w]

He really means all of them

[@Howitchewstofeel5gum]

If anything, this series has really showed me how much of the N64's already tiny library are obscure games I have never even heard about. It's like there are maybe 50 N64 games that everybody talks about over and over, many of which are certified bangers, but once you venture outside of that group, boy do things get weird and/or shitty REALLY quickly lol.

[@Peterpumpkineater-ry8on]

You’re living my childhood dream!!!! How am I just finding your channel!?!?

[@genericyoutubecommentchann7418]

I’m surprised you didn’t showcase the weird gyration Elmo does when he completes one of those questions in its full glory.

[@unavoidablycanadian397]

Great series. Love the video. This challenge keeps getting better.

[@StarFoxZX315]

And back in college there was this guy who swore educational games are good... Don't know what games he played in his life to say that, 'cause I'm sure most of them are like this one.

[@Jonny2inch]

Most entertaining 10 minutes of the last 10 minutes of my life

[@Gordypow]

This unlocked a closed off memory of playing this game lol I think I've ended up walking those hallways in count's castle in a nightmare at some point.

[@ali_p_q7920]

__ O O K F is clearly the pick here.

[@bryantsteury8910]

"And there's Mr. Hooper in a panel van with no windows. He says he has candy for us if we help him look for his lost dog, and to not tell our parents. I'm in"

[@robby2000ea]

Greatest N64 game ever

[@GirafarEd]

Certified Banger

[@Thinh-Nguyen.]

I love your videos man. You're absolutely my favorite channel

[@TheMonoxideChild]

Collecting js all day is super relatable as an adult

[@houdin654jeff]

We need to get Elmo’s actor to record a bonus voice for future sports games… imagine a rebooted NBA Jam with Elmo shouting “Boom-Shacka-Lacka!”

[@bryanscheeler]

Lol I love how the charade of praising game just ends at 8:48

[@ClassFInquisition]

7:40 Remember kids, sharing is caring! Meanwhile, Cookie Monster: Ah, um, hmm, argh, guh, hmph, NO!💙

[@keegansimons7348]

Damn they hit you with Q on the second level. The difficulty curve on hard in this game is crazy lol

[@Rane17871]

Sin and Punishment, let's go!! Loving these videos!

[@jdraco1687]

I vividly remember this game at McDonalds when I was a kid.

[@frankrizzo890]

Thab's sarcasm in this video especially is AWESOME.

[@jasonhamilton4437]

Waiting for the release of Elmo's Mahjong Adventure

[@Flapjack_Studios]

I nearly fell over laughing when he said "Collecting all the J's on the farm." Then the screen pans to see the first letters, BJ right out the gate. Gotta get all them _J's on the farm! Ma man!

[@hannahfougeron967]

The fact that you started this game 777 hours is a sign from god

[@northofnashira2575]

1:28 When your target demographic can't read, then you kind of have to have voice acting.

[@PrincipalSkinner3190]

Wow I've always heard good things about Sin and Punishment but never seen gameplay. Great pick for game #100

[@AustinSansChateaux]

The twist is the next game is sequentially selected so I know precisely what's coming next. This is the journey to beating every non-handheld Elmo game released in 1999.

[@josephallen2672]

You’re gonna like Sin and Punishment. It’s a quality rail shooter that holds up pretty decently for an N64 game.

[@xartancebaldus6902]

You're still an absolute madlad

[@thomaswaithe6833]

Should have given Letter Adventure a capital O out of 10.

[@DougSalad]

Sin and punishment for game 100 is such an awesome turn of events. Almost too good... RIGGED

[@hellocollegejason198]

This series is a gold mine

[@breadbarn]

agreed, would have appreciated more ELMO LORE

[@tomico9154]

Sin and Punishment is one of the best games on the console, you're in for a treat.

[@CactusDaNnJr]

Elmo's Number Journey is Better

[@meneo2075]

Finally Thab gets a certified banger!

[@starpetalarts6668]

imagine if you could use your save file for one game to get a bonus in the other game much like Legend of Zelda Oracle games.

[@DesmondShannon87]

i'd swear this was an APRIL FOOLS JOKE during Christmas

[@AceFondu]

Ooooh the next game is a banger! One of the best on the 64.

[@KingBat]

Oh man, you’re absolutely going to love Sin and Punishment.

[@gramual]

This video made me just spend 2k on a 10 sealed CIB copy of it. Worth it

[@ADoseofBuckley]

When's SummoningSalt coming out with The History of Elmo's Letter Adventure Speedrunning?

[@ZeroG004]

10:11 - SIN AND PUNISHMENT, YEAH!

[@Mario-qj7fo]

When I was in second grade, my best friend at the time put together an "obstacle course" and it involved beating a level in this game. All I remember is that his sister and I clowned on him so hard for having an Elmo game

[@zfighter3]

Perfect timing. Great video

[@Soonjai]

That was some serious J-Walking you did there!

[@CarputingYT]

Happy Friday ThaBeast have a great day & weekend gamer

[@flumphflumph6021]

SIN AND PUNISHMENT?!?!?! YEAAAHHH! THAT'S A SICK GAME!!! Consider playing it's Sequal on the Wii as well.

[@gusgusfl]

Amazing content as always!

[@kand016]

crazy stuff 😂 but it has a better graphic as Pokemon Karmesien and Violett 🤣

[@PlasmaSnake417]

Do you mean all of them?

[@tetermc]

Yep, and the twist is he doesn't know what game is coming next.

[@mikeallison5549]

@@tetermc well how does he know what to play? Are they like randomly selected somehow?

[@ryannachtrab]

Whaaa....TWO different games in ONE video??? You spoil us, sir!

[@brisnladtnsme9533]

Sk elmo is teaching kids to talk with strangers and go with them wherever they ask