Best Levels Ever 13

The thirteenth episode of Best Levels Ever.
Unlucky for some, and the victims of the most infamous number of all happens to be the protagonists of the featured level. But even when the suffering of the playable characters reaches its peak, that doesn't mean the player character will be having a bad time as well, far from it.
They say variety is the spice of life, but when it comes to introducing new types of levels in games, you need to be careful; if they stray too far from the regular formula, you may just end up irritating your audience. Vandal Hearts doesn't have this problem, however.

[@Luigiofthegods]

"Ready for another gushing session about how much I love this game?" *enemy gushes out blood geyser on screen*

[@renee8498]

thank you

[@justatv9554]

@Mikel Albiston me when bot

[@justatv9554]

@@marleyangelo9887 me when bot answering bot

[@Luigiofthegods]

@@justatv9554 Second time they showed up on a comment of mine, too

[@justatv9554]

@@Luigiofthegods yeah, "InstaPortal" is probably a website that needs your credit card information because "idk just enter the información lol" or just a website that is full of porn ads

[@Davtwan]

“Let’s see what’s in those chests.” *Finally.* You had me legit worried that you were going to skip them.

[@Davtwan]

Floofie kun - It was over twenty minutes since he mentioned them in that cutscene, so I was distressed.

[@intz5063]

The sound and visual effects in this game are fucking beautiful, I love how every spell and physical attack have unique effects that makes them pleasant for both eye and ear, my favourite being ash's attack at 0:36

[@davimag2071]

YES! Hahha watching this video was such a nostalgic bomb for me, the soundtrack is soooo good, also the Vandal Hearts 2 has amazing and memorable sounds and effects as well (the 'level up' one is amazingly satisfying ahahah)

[@medusathedecepticon]

That's is very true

[@reydez84]

music is Fire as fuck bro

[@randominternetuser5872]

1:55 "Kill them all before any can do so or you'll fail the mission" I think the fact that they able to understand dogs is the most unbelievable thing in this game

[@Zwyrx_Hgqfyggz]

In a game with holy fucking lightning

[@CantusTropus]

I like to imagine they'll see the panicked lone army wardog covered in blood and assume that some army unit got murdered nearby, so they should be careful.

[@kilvasify]

Dolan: "We are not ready to take all of them on!" Ash: "We are, Lub Lub's power is with us!" Everyone: *surprised Pikachu face*

[@thel-iteralone4592]

14:25 I like how you showed both kinds of contrasts in damage output with your unit blocking the enemy's attack in the second example. Also, the holy lightning spell's animation makes gen 1 thunderbolt look like thundershock in comparison.

[@neblettadam]

Vandal Hearts was so underrated. I LOVED it so much as a teen.

[@alwayrember193]

Oh my god, you are a genius. I never would have thought of "classic achievements". I need to do stuff like this.

[@RaphielShiraha64]

always remember the happy days also there is a website called "retro achievements" where you can play old games with achievements

[@dmas7749]

@@RaphielShiraha64: it's not the same, ngl i could write most of those cheevos better

[@napoleoncomplex2712]

For a second there, I thought you weren't going to show the whole lot of them getting defeated. I am glad I was not disappointed!

[@raderelcaroman1403]

i started playing this game 15mins into that video,i managed to beat this level without any lost unit and killing all ennemies (used just 1 megaherb on my hawkman),this game really is an amazing piece of a tactic game, it actually have a unique twist/mechanic on many levels you just can't find in your classic tactic experience

[@WhiteFangofWar]

Always a treat to see a 'hopeless boss fight' get turned on its head. Screw you, game designers, I'm not backing down from these bastards! I certainly felt like a champ when I managed to beat Margulis in Xenosaga Episode 1 without realizing I was supposed to lose. Another good 'retreat' battle I enjoy is in Front Mission 4 where you flee from Caracas as the Zaftrans attack, blowing up the bridges as you try to escape. Sadly you can't win that one, as the enemy forces spawn endlessly and stop giving XP after a while. Also they use grenade launchers for the first time to inflict big area damage from far away.

[@memeboi8145]

Wouldn't it be cool that if you killed all 4 commanders, you would get a special cutscene where either 1. Townspeople gossip about the defeat of the so-called powerful commanders 2. The commanders talk to each other about how they're pissed that they lost to Ash's posse Also maybe let us revisit the town and hear the gossip of the Revolutionary Warriors perhaps?

[@DoctorSpacebar]

I love winning battles you're supposed to run from. Scenario 1 of Warsong comes to mind. And the first two fights against the Four Generals in Drone Tactics, although the lack of "chasing" AI on Jegard makes the first of those incredibly easy since the other three Generals honestly aren't all that tough.

[@velocilevon]

Damn, imagine how Crimson's reputation had fallen once news spread that 4 leaders got their asses kicked by some rebel punks xD Also, that moment when you Dallas 5:15 24:46

[@ricardoj376]

Satisfying

[@PokeShadow77]

vamoose

[@ZKP314]

…the Peacekeeping Squad from Project Wingman?

[@shadowmaksim]

This really reminds me of the first stage of this DS SRPG called "Rondo of Swords". For the most part, it's very much like "Fire Emblem" and "Vandal Hearts" in having a medieval fantasy setting with similar stage structure. Can also kick your rear if you're careless. Though it does have an interesting mechanic in that you move through enemies to attack them, at least with melee units, and moving through allies gets you various buffs. There, the objective is basically the same as what's in the video. You start with only 3 relatively weak units and you are tasked to reach the end of the map to escape without any ally getting defeated. You are being chased by enemy grunts and a boss that heavily outclasses you so fighting them is not really an option. As you progress through the level, more and more enemy reinforcements start appearing, including more bosses. Some of which are literally end game level with stats and skills to match. But it being the introductory stage, it's not actually remotely hard. Just go down the obvious path absent of tough enemies and you'll clear the stage easily. If you want to see it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHvJg5t3ea1gobc The kicker here is that it is actually possible to defeat every single enemy unit, including those bosses, by cheesing the mechanics hard. And the game actually rewards you for doing so. Besides the hefty amount of EXP and currency you get, you also obtain strong equipment as well to use for the rest of the game. I don't know about others but I find this kind of stuff pretty fun. By making a situation seemingly impossible to beat and optional, it drives you to try to find a way to actually do it. Even if it requires taking advantage of every aspect of the game in order to bend it to your will. Now that the game is on my mind, I wonder what whoisthisgit would think of it. It's a fun game, not to mention it has "Cotton" and "Izuna" guest characters as obtainable units which I just find hilarious for some reason, but I doubt it'll happen. It's kinda too obscure, not to mention has its fair share of mildly frustrating situations. One can dream I suppose.

[@useless1]

loved this battle, everytime i got to this point in the game i tried killing all enemies without anyone dying. It's hard but very fun beating units that are above your powerlevel especially 4 boss enemies on just one map

[@madafaka2666]

Yeah, the Crimson Knights and dangerous and all that, but King Crimson can skip your turn, and dat's bad

[@suckerman7gm]

Well, I do have a secret weapon against that kind of move. It's called Golden Experience Requiem.

[@admiren]

muda.

[@madafaka2666]

@@suckerman7gm I mean, Ash's final form is a golden armor, so close enough

[@suckerman7gm]

@@madafaka2666 Oh really? Never had the chance to play this game. Would be cool if I had the *chance*.

[@vbgvbg1133]

Mada Faka yeah but his Stand is more of this green shield thing, and it only works against moves infront of him

[@KeshieNorthStar]

So glad to see you talk about this legend of a game again, I olayed and beat it being inspired by your vids on them. Cheers to one of the best SRPGs ever made!

[@KingShade1]

This was a fantastic episode!! One of those 'unwinnable' battles that you can actually win! Maybe that should be a series of it's own ;)

[@Andres-vj2ws]

I should legit try this game

[@kingofthejungle5338]

Yea. This channel was the reason I know about it and the game is great Emulation on PSP for the first time was a bit of a headache though.

[@Andres-vj2ws]

King Of the Jungle did you use a mobile emulator or a PC emulator?

[@kingofthejungle5338]

@@Andres-vj2ws I used a mobile emulator called classic boy it's an all in one

[@Andres-vj2ws]

King Of the Jungle is it on IOS?

[@kingofthejungle5338]

@@Andres-vj2ws not sure. I have an Android

[@KageNekoSamax]

Ah the old feat of defeating supposed impossible levels/enemies, one of the best for sure, is sad that most games either keep the story as normal like if they didn't die or them dying is simply not scripted. Also those times when you break the game, it feels good to do so still, but not as good as those uncommon games where you change the story if you do so.

[@rmzing]

I remember something like this in Disgaea, where your lv. 20-something party has to face ten lv. 75 foes, and after you're defeated, you get bailed out by your lv. 200-something servants. Of course, in New Game + mode, you're far beyond the right level to wipe the floor with them, so it just skips the second battle altogether.

[@KageNekoSamax]

@@rmzing yep and in disgaea 2 winning impossible battles give out alternate endings

[@rmzing]

@@KageNekoSamax "What!? I lost!? I'm gonna blow up the planet!"

[@ThePlagueWarden]

In the first Kingdom Hearts, you fight Leon in Traverse town for the first time, and the outcome is the same no matter whether you win or lose. Either Leon knocks Sora out or Sora faints.

[@GreyWind1988]

I remember playing this on the ps1 and I was determined to defeat them all. The closest I got was having Dallas still alive and nobody else. I was happy with that feat

[@RaphielShiraha64]

btw there is a website called "retro achievements" if i remember right you can play them online or use a special emulator it basically let you play old games but with achievements!

[@napoleoncomplex2712]

The best moment was when Dallas wandered straight into attack range of your entire party. SRPG strategy 101: aggro one opponent at a time.

[@matthewbrown7834]

You could probably turn lub lub achievements into a new series.

[@alwayrember193]

y e s . it would need another name though, like... ancient awards.

[@Zwyrx_Hgqfyggz]

@@alwayrember193 Lub Lub Legends

[@valsioncustom]

You could make the series all about Hopeless-NotHopeless Boss Fights! Like the first Asylum Demon encounter in Dark Souls, or the Inspectors in stage 15 of Super Robot Wars Original Generation 2!

[@lilwyvern4]

@@alwayrember193 Lubchievements? Ehhh, maybe not.

[@eduardobarros3986]

I want to say that your style of video, with informative, minuncious and entertaining writing, coupled with pleasant and non-intrusive lettering, would be perfect for a walkthrough or let's play video. I would love to see a full playthrough of Vandal Hearts and such games in the style of Git.

[@sergiomendoza5165]

Like Pinkkittyrose's style right?

[@mistery8363]

a custom achievement video series could be real cool

[@DoctorSpacebar]

Your videos inspired me to try Vandal Hearts myself! I just cleared the map after the one in this video. I managed to beat the Crimson Guard on this map by rushing the bridge near Sabina's unit, taking that small island, and using the bridge as a chokepoint to hold out and spam Phase Shifts. Only one casualty (Sara (promoted to Monk), because I screwed up and left her in Dallas's range) though I cut it close a few times.

[@ilikecurry2345]

You know, for your next Boss Analysis, you should do the Stardroids of Mega Man World 5. You might as well cover the other bosses, like Dark Moon, Wily Star entrance mouth lazers, the Killer Kameos, Oobi and Grampu, Wily Machine 5.66, and finally, Sunstar.

[@alexanderjones1265]

Haha so glad you covered this. This battle is like the secret finale to the game

[@pikmaniac2643]

A video about good rpgs featuring a bash on FE14? Heck yeah, I’m gonna enjoy it.

[@turn.103]

Ah, Vandal Hearts again, i see I have literally only heard of this game in this channel, i have never planned on playing it and i kinda don't like how it looks. Yet the videos on this game are some of my favorites

[@kingofthejungle5338]

If you like fire emblem or final fantasy tactics you should try it

[@andrewmiller5126]

I kinda like the sound effects though.

[@furkansaryerli]

yeah to be honest this game kinda looks lame but I absolutely recommend Live A Live

[@kingofthejungle5338]

@@furkansaryerli there's more to a game than just graphics m8

[@MALEMization]

Well my friend you can check my channel for some VH gameplay! I have all 3 games there!

[@Hae_Nuces]

i love videos about this game, they're so rare to come by..

[@gaddyric]

I love killing them all too. However i dont leave the starting place except to push the block in Kane's way and to move troops in to kill dallas and his guardsmen. Then I take out Kane and his crew then then Kurtz when he gets close enough. From what i recall Sabina doesnt really start moving until at least one of the groups is down and she takes a long time to get there so you should have plenty of time to take the other three groups out. I always leave one boss up to milk experience though

[@MsYaoifangirl100]

I love this game! Got it just because I watched Whoisthisgit play it and it was awesome! I cant help but keep comming back to watch these vids every so often. 😊

[@csl9495]

I comeplete this game at least once every few years. It just calls back to me

[@valsioncustom]

Git, you should Play Super Robot Wars Original Generation. It's full of unwinnable-winnable boss fights. Particularly, stage 15 of OG2, where you can beat the Inspectors, 3 of the most powerful enemies ingame. With Endgame stats. Check it out! Btw: It's a SRPG. So, uh, I think you'd like it!

[@valsioncustom]

@@TARDISES Oh hey, you're the Latooni pfp guy I see on all the soundtrack videos. (YES! Again, srw proves to be the best with Dev given secrets.)

[@valsioncustom]

@@TARDISES Right, it's Latune. Sorry, it's a hard habit to shake sometimes. And no, I wasn't, but it's a welcome surprise.

[@Jadanbr]

21:15 retroachievements even has an achievement to defeat the crimson guard in this map

[@dramaticexit5437]

hey, I was just watching some of your videos when this popped up!

[@FoxMan_FF]

Man, the more you gush about Vandal Hearts, the more I want to play it for myself.

[@UltimaDoombotMK1]

Nobody else is going to say this so i will Why does it sound like the Crimson Knights are licking their swords before they attack?

[@drakemane]

Vandal Hearts is the first srpg i ever played. Still got fond memories of it.

[@Steelflight773]

My last recent play through of this I wanted to do two things I did not do as a kid. Get the Vandalier and to win this battle. Felt good to accomplish both.

[@Steelflight773]

I just did this battle again today. It was a little sloppy with four character losses but got it done.

[@SAGENT2]

I saw VH in the thumbnail and clicked faster than you can blink

[@OneTrueBelmont]

If this the best level of the game, the worst is trying to get your guys out of prison without them being horribly murdered. It seems to be very random what the enemy does and I usually have to restart at least 5 times before I get to a safe point in the level.

[@jdcp8976]

8:46 the healing sound effect is so fucking good, damn I love this game

[@Krelian89]

Man the satisfaction of killing the crimson knights, i can't believe u did this twice when i was 8 yrs lol i was so damn good on this game

[@zephyr7237]

1:03 Felicia would be proud

[@punsmith]

The more I see several of your Vandal Hearts videos and compare them to all the TRPGs I have played in my decades, the more I'm convinced that Vandal Hearts was one of the best games. Especially with their map and mission designs. Shame Vandal Hearts 2 was... an odd piece.

[@redmageviewer]

There is a hidden item spot on the map too. It's behind the building you start by. Can't remember what it is, been many years since I've played this game last.

[@lordlouie3550]

WHY ARE THE MAGIC ANIMATIONS AND SOUNDS IN THIS GAME SO FUCKING AWESOME?!?

[@Rad1antGeneralZelcina]

Ironic that I was watching your Vandalier Ash video then I see this video pop up.

[@soledadgutierrez7288]

hey git, do you plan to make a video about alundra's creepy moments?

[@davimag2071]

DUDE, It's amazing to see someone who likes SRPG and even better: LOVES this beautiful gem called Vandal Hearts, but hey! Have you ever played Vandal Hearts 2? I really really like the first game, but I think the second it's another level in everything! More Chars, more Enemies, more spells, more COSTUMIZATION than VH1, and a damn good story and characters.

[@davimag2071]

But I have to admit that VH1 has more battle varieties and better level design heheh.

[@whoisthisgit]

I want to play it, but I missed my chance when it was new and there's no easy way to do so now.

[@davimag2071]

@@whoisthisgit That's sad bro :( But if you get a chance, do it! It's such a great game :)

[@fozz1437]

Enemies : trying to attack whoisthisgit : Talkin' bunch of shit for a dude in phase shifting range

[@mtfprod]

i replay so much time VH 1 this mission first time i had 3 guys alive and at my last attempt i destroy everyone without losing one of my team haha this game is a masterpiece i love so much this t rpg

[@dannyhartwig7595]

great game got it same time as suikoden and played both over hundreds of hours

[@metaltak1154]

I played this game more times then I can count. Still never turned Ash into the O.P. class though. But the game is great

[@user-unos111]

Pictured: The Lord British postulate in all its glory. By the way Git, will you make some videos on RTS games?

[@Hunari]

2:47 It looks like you kicked his ass with your stick 😆

[@bennett420316]

My favorite level was about midway thru when Clint is separated from group it took me hours and one lucky block to get past. No matter what

[@kurttank8963]

Glad someone still loves this goddamn masterpiece while every single Japanese forgot it. Graphics, sounds, designs are all so unique and fabulous. Sad somewhat they failed to sell much and sequel went generic goth fantasy...

[@lilwyvern4]

Making achievements for older games is a fun pastime. Is there a subreddit or something for that?

[@lunatic0verlord10]

0:48 IS really dropped the ball with Fates... Good thing that 3H was better...

[@lazuardialdi2646]

21:07 why am i hearing the Phase Shift Actually Chomping Enemies in Range??? 😂😂😂

[@WMachismo]

I stayed and fought, defeated everyone of those crimson bastards!

[@vsear5911]

It's a little disappointing that clearing the stage doesn't trigger anything, but maybe I've just been spoiled by these sort of scenarios always having alternate endings in Disgaea.

[@lunatic0verlord10]

25:50 Yeah, it's a shame that this game doesn't have such branching paths.

[@ulisessepulveda207]

I remember my first fight versus Aoshira/Arzuros, on Monster Hunter 3 Portable... i manage to defeat him somehow... not an impossible feat to do, but you're supposed to escape xD Same with Jinouga/Zinogre, on the same game for the first time... they can die, and you get rewards too :)

[@hive2444]

*Ah! Im gonna vamoose!*

[@BlakeIzayoi]

New video! :0

[@medusathedecepticon]

6:56 OK I know you don't like the conquest version of fates so sorry for what I'm about to say, but the situation reminds me a bit of Chapter 10 Unhappy Reunion and Birthright Chapter 12 Dark Reunion put together with certain elements

[@Starcraft2Destroyer]

what do you think about Vandal Hearts 2 ? i only saw the first game on this channel i think ^^

[@whoisthisgit]

I need to play it.

[@Starcraft2Destroyer]

and i should play vandal hearts ^^already got the rom

[@davimag2071]

@@Starcraft2Destroyer Have you ever played the second game :) ? Or did you finish the first one already? lol

[@Starcraft2Destroyer]

@@davimag2071 i played the first one on an emulator and it was better than expexted but not the second game

[@dmas7749]

i also prefer the achievements of my mind to the modern ones in games 24:51 lol

[@ikefromsmashbros9237]

As a Fire Emblem fanatic, this game looks amazing. Is there really no legal way to play it these days?

[@sergiomendoza5165]

Sadly nope

[@IvanezRus]

Who is this Lub Lub git anyway? We know so much about him, yet we know nothing at all...

[@MALEMization]

@whoisthisgit Man! Again, you've proven you're quite the Vandal Hearts fan! Well me too! I played all 3 games on my channel! I wonder if I should play it again! If you really LOVE Vandal Hearts, make a video about the EXPLOIT! You know what I'm talking about!

[@mastergame1311]

Oh yes.

[@mistery8363]

are you ever going to cover vandal hearts' sequels?

[@davimag2071]

He said he never played it :( The second game is my favorite SRPG of all time, I think it evolves lot of things in comparison to the first game.

[@mistery8363]

@@davimag2071 shucks, would be cool if he did, if only to get more videos about this cool game

[@zsomboregri758]

Please show us the other lub lub achivements

[@albertusaswin2012]

Stupid question: can you still lose even with Ash Lambert in his highest level and Vandalier form? Suggestion: try to review Soapbox Race World, FreeRoam Spark Server (FRSS) server.

[@DAVID4GAMER]

I don't know whats creepier, a surrounded scenario with 4 tough motherfuckers n army……….or the Word *hofficially*

[@RealKipper1324]

To like because it's a good video, or to not like because it's at a perfect 999 likes right now? Ugh...

[@sauce4279]

What console is this game on?

[@SAGENT2]

PS1

[@theobserver4214]

Jake Lang Also on Saturn (inferior version) and a South Korean-exclusive PC port that I cannot find on the internet.

[@KultureMania]

Dallas deserved it

[@CarbonRollerCaco]

"If new types of levels in video games stray too far from the regular formula, you may end up irritating your audience." Or delighting them, if it's Sonic. *cries in mourning for the real image of Tails* Also LMAO Holy H₂O. Blessed chemical.