Cyber Shadow's Untapped Excellence

[@swan-cloud]

It's a shame most viewers only watch the ROTMG content , this is great stuff

[@djroscurro9859]

this aged lmao

[@dojangofficial1050]

It’s a shame most viewers only watch the Sonic content, this is great stuff

[@bobody354]

Legitimately one of my favorite video game reviews/essays i’ve ever watched

[@bickuribox12]

Whoa thank you so much!

[@Tonsue]

This was pretty great, editing and all. It’s got that unique Bickuribox style. Above all it was entertaining and informative. Seeya.

[@quamch]

I've gotta say man, i can tell the ammount of effort put into this video, i really enjoyed the whole commentary. I barely noticed the lenght of the video, i just sat down, and really got into the video. You should be proud!

[@bickuribox12]

I appreciate that, thank you

[@dimitri674]

Bickuribox12's Untapped Excellence (by which I mean you deserve way more attention for these amazing reviews)

[@greensky5328]

Happy to see newer retro-style games getting attention, these "throw-back" titles remind me of a simpler time and playing these somehow feels more honest in comparison to most of today's mainstream games. Also, your video has excellent presentation, it feels like you put a lot of thought into the summary and dialogue of the video, consistent with the fight and rage review video and your newer guides, it is very high quality. My only request would be that you make more content like this!

[@bickuribox12]

I’m glad the effort shows, I will absolutely do more, thank you

[@JustDistic]

I was very hyped for this game back in 2020. I beat the game when it released before the patches and updates, and I did not use the dash a lot. All these factors lead to me feeling slightly disappointed, but in retrospect, this game is a retro masterpiece that I would recommend to anyone wanting a challenge. Also fun fact: Cyber Shadow's OST was originally going to handled by Jake Kaufman and Pentadrandgle. The music for the First cyber shadow trailer was done by Jake Kaufman. (I’m an Indie game music enthusiast) I randomly discovered your channel while doing research on sonic origins and on whether or not I should buy it. You are doing a great job making videos and you earned my subscription. (Fellow good music enjoyer) (Also I recommend checking out "Steel Assault")

[@bickuribox12]

Funny you say that, Steel Assault was a day one purchase for me. It was slated to be the next video after “Sonic P-06 is Rewriting History”, but it did so well, that I had to postpone the Steel Assault review and prioritize Sonic. It’s fully recorded though, so once I have a break in between, I can go back and finish it!

[@Dieselnaut16]

I really liked how every boss had an unique battle theme no matter how minor they seem.

[@andrewporter1868]

This. This is why I subscribed. No, not Cyber Shadow--I've never heard of it--it's that you could make watching a documentary on paint drying (by Animal Planet of course) fun(ny) and entertaining. I have found my meme compilation replacement, and it's even better than that but without being too vulgar or raunchy like a number of other KZbinrs rely on whose only ace up their sleeve is a 69 joke. This is what the most perfect of humor is: intelligent, and opportunistic in its execution, but not excessive. That and also the honest and thorough reviews. If only Steam reviews were this good.

[@Sleetysleetman]

I was rewatching your Sonic Origins Plus video and KZbin decided to recommend your backlog of older videos. Really glad it did because I've never heard of this game and it looks great. Definitely will be picking it up.

[@swordlock8322]

I know I'm late to commenting here, but this is honestly the best-produced video I have ever seen from you. Don't let your viewers keep you from making the content you want to make, because this is gold.

[@bickuribox12]

Thank you, that means a lot

[@fjdkslfjdkwhgioperwhgjkoldsf]

Definitely not opposed to more content like this in the future

[@ZarkAttack]

I actually really enjoyed the story. A lot of it is told with subtlety, either through environmental details or text logs that you must piece together. I found it all so intriguing I replayed the game a second time immediately just to analyze it all with further scrutiny, and that rewarded me with lots of little details. Almost like Dark Souls in this respect.

[@Niklink]

18:53 I did this exact thing several times in my playthrough just because of how fun dashing through that entire room was without touching the ground!

[@bickuribox12]

Yeah I think that’s where most of us got the Super Ninja achievement

[@drewbunton1156]

Videos like these deserve more attention

[@nightdruid540]

genuinely awesome video, i could seriously watch you just talk about any game you had genuine interest in. still the most underrated gaming channel on youtube in my opinion dude, please keep up the great work ;-;

[@bickuribox12]

Thanks so much, I've got plenty more in the works

[@Joy_ffa1bd]

oh i didnt realize this was actually just uploaded, i was just binging your stuff. this is great and proves that you could talk about anything and i would love it

[@playermob7885]

4:18 "Imagine if a tire was delicious." So.... a donut.

[@Take22952]

The inconsistency part is how I feel about Spark 3 but on a much bigger scale. So many good ideas tossed into the sink like whatever. It hurts

[@elfrangofrito]

Damn. This is the best video I've seen from your channel, and it's actually sad it didn't get the same attention as your Sonic videos. I really hope you give this long review format another shot at some point, this stuff is really good.

[@bickuribox12]

I try to find little ways to promote it, but ultimately, the popularity of a game does dictate a lot of the related video's success. I'm glad you like it, I have many more games like this that I plan to cover at some point. I can't guarantee it'll be as lengthy, but the style will be the same. I've got a 25 minute one cooking right now

[@WilloftheNinja]

I loved this game and while I didn't agree with everything I'm glad you were harsh on it because you know it could have been better. It's great that you pointed out that there's no official music release. I emailed both YCG and the composer and they said that YCG has control over its release and it "wasn't in the pipeline" for now, which is a shame because of how great it is. Maybe if enough people are vocal about it they will make it happen. I plan on contacting them again after their cyber shadow art contest because it's a shame to focus of the artistic side of the game without letting us fully appreciate the soundtrack.

[@TheInternetIsDeadToMe]

This was fantastic. I’m a recent sub, You have a real talent for long form, in-depth reviews. I would love to you explore more of your favourite games in this format. Maybe not as long. I can only imagine the amount of work you put into this. Great work man. Keep it up.

[@playertried4550]

I'll be honest, I do agree with this video in the end that Cyber Shadow has a lot of untapped potential that it could work on to be a far more unique & solid experience than it already is. My controversial opinion on the matter is that, at the very least, Cyber Shadow is very much a solid game overall... Unlike The Messenger, which I believe flops hardcore once the metroidvania part starts since it fails miserably at being a metroidvania and ends up murdering all of it's replay value because of it. And it's because of that statement that I would very much recommend that people avoid playing The Messenger and instead recommend Cyber Shadow instead for good ol' ninja fun. Oh, and also, I got very annoyed at the mention of Mega Man Rock and Roll... Cause I also believe that game to be bad, but that's probably one controversial take too far for one video. Otherwise, good, solid video.

[@doctor2223]

Coming back to this, I'm so glad you made this. You've introduced me and a friend to one of our favorite Side scrollers of all time! I would easily put this game up with the ranks with Shovel Knight and The Messenger. Thank you so much for making reviews like this, I personally appreciate them!! I'd say another really good, and underrated game, would be Devil Engine.

[@bickuribox12]

@@doctor2223 That’s awesome! Glad I could show it to you

[@RayTheProducer]

This game is an astonishing masterpiece. I didn’t have half the issues you did, but I enjoyed your take. While playing Cyber Shadow!

[@WoodRotMG]

I dont really play games like this alot, but good vid mate. It feels like ur actually passionate about this, whilst making realm videos feels like a chore for you. Do what you love buddy.

[@willy24able]

I agree that this game needs more content in the future which was proven from the incompleteness of the "Extras" as "Feats" are the only thing it had. As it stands, no New Game Plus, no Challenge Mode, no Boss Attack Mode, no Sound Test, no Time Attack Mode, and no ability to copy save data. With Shovel Knight, while it starts off as a vanilla when it first launched, it got more content as time has passed(Especially for it's expansion pack) until it's end that was King of Cards expansion. Cyber Shadow should do the same or similar. What we have was a good spiritual successor of Ninja Gaiden and any other ninja games which still need a lot to be added to make it more worth as a $20. Hopefully Yacht Club Games & Mechanical Head Studios take notes of this important video.

[@bickuribox12]

I'd be flattered if they took a liking to any of the ideas I proposed

[@willy24able]

@@bickuribox12 Ugh! It seems that all version of Cyber Shadow has been updated to Version 1.04 which I've figured it out as my Switch version automatically got updated(As I'm lucky not to do the firmware update due to the infamous Error Code 2123-1502). Instead of the major updates however, what we got was a challenge in which we were supposed to find 3 Easter Eggs. The main prize for getting all Easter Eggs will get you the a special in-game skill which makes you "worthy of a true ninja master". DO I LOOK LIKE I WANTED THAT WHEN I'M GETTING IT BY THE TIME I'VE REACHED THE END OF MY PLAYTHROUGH!? That's not exactly what I really needed. Was it really hard for Yacht Club Games & Mechanical Head Studios to give us Time Attack Mode, New Game Plus, Challenge Mode, or even Boss Attack Mode? You guys can have fun with that kind of challenge, but not for me. I really wanted to keep playing Cyber Shadow, but that presence of Error Code 2123-1502 still lingers in the Switch's Firmware Update thus I'm too hesitant to touch my Switch until the next Firmware Update removes that issue. I don't plan to download anything in the future except for the upcoming Kazuya Mishima DLC of Super Smash Bros Ultimate. I was hoping that after this challenge is over, that 3 Easter Eggs & that "Secret In-Game Skill" will still be kept for players who are curious.

[@Ropewatch]

Sadly cyber shadow never got any bonus content… I hope we get a new ninja 2D game in the future that gets more love.

[@samanthabrewster1314]

Seeing this, I would highly recommend CrossCode. Great music, great characters, fantastic puzzles, and the gameplay and controls are very good. It's for sure more metroidvania than Cyber Shadow, but it also allows for a lot more flexibility with your playstyle than it.

[@sir.raptor_teeth273]

Honestly this was pretty fun to watch, I’m glad you still post these vids that aren’t rotmg related and it really shows you like it

[@JennyYesac]

it's criminal that all this time later this video only has 5k views, it's so interesting and funny!

[@lunaius_]

Keep up the good work cant wait for the next review :)

[@tappyowo]

Now I want to see you review Helltaker, games got great gameplay, soundtrack and *ahem* characters. Would make a damn amusing watch!

[@bickuribox12]

I actually started writing something for that back when it came out, I just got sidetracked. So it's not out of the question!

[@crubsalt]

i love this style of video, you gave such an in depth analysis of this amazing game!

[@Euruk1]

This was a great review/video essay. I love this game. I agree with pretty much all your critiques, but despite it all something about this game just clicks for me. The combination of the Batman NES aestictic and overall dark art style and fast gameplay the game is just fantastic and imo very underrated.

[@McWhiteStar]

The nostalgia hit me like a truck at the mention of Shatterhand, it's so underrated and it deserves more attention. Maybe we can get a video on Shatterhand sometime in the future?

[@emmadrew50]

this is great! i would love to see more video essay style content from you

[@Deluxardly]

I like what I'm seeing on the screen and I like what I'm hearing too, will definitely check this game out at some point in the future

[@Fresh_Knight]

I’m really sad no refight option was added to the main menu as a completion reward because replaying the full game for the boss achievements isn’t something I’m doing, the extras having achievements and that’s it really paints a picture of post game content that was never fully realized that make me sadly not really want to replay and reconnect with this game. The missing bosses point I definitely felt, the first couple chapters I can tell you where one starts and the other begins but the later ones not really, the entire second half just felt like 1 big chapter at times

[@DennisEngelhard]

Heh. I just watched to hear your thoughts on Cyber Shadow and I did not expect to have my ego stroked at 46:00 That was flattering, thanks :)

[@bickuribox12]

You are very welcome! If the opportunity to praise MMRnR presents itself, I WILL take it every time 👍 It’s too good not to

[@roamalot3000]

Bro I love your videos, 500% quality

[@bickuribox12]

Thank you 😄

[@druhu4590]

50:00 you mean that this is your last **long** scripted video for a while, right? RIGHT? we still need your amazing scripted content. Heck, dub an anime character we've never heard of. Just make stuff.

[@trinityskitz7929]

The Biohunter boss theme is so good

[@charlie4714]

i think the game really only appeals to specific type of audience. its very action packed and fast paced for a side scroller with a nice retro theme, but that in itself just makes it a good indie game plus the story is just bland; you know the story from the beginning, youre trying to save the world from robots and youre the sole survivor; so again, players dont need a reason to want to learn more; it all comes down to gameplay

[@MeDicenKB]

43:27 The purpouse to that secret room is nothing more than a reference to *Super Mario's* secret room on _World 1-2_ 44:10 A reference to *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*

[@masonwilcox7055]

This game beat the everloving S#^! out of me!. It is a solid game, but I don't think I could put myself through that kind of beating again.

[@bickuribox12]

The beauty in that situation is, you will literally never take that same beating again because if you replay the game, you'll already be way better than when you started.

[@bobthefirst7361]

More videos like this please

[@gameboyadvancesp2069]

I just know this is gonna be a good video

[@JBird401]

This is my favorite game of the generation. As a person who's completed the nes Ninja Gaiden trilogy and Hagane i didn't find the game too hard. Its challenging but not too hard. If it had limited continues it'd be hard but the checkpoints make it fair or forgiving. My only gripe is that it doesn't have a physical release.

[@TheGoblinoid]

Your humor is very Sequelitis and I love it

[@bickuribox12]

Thank you!

[@emilholst9789]

Would love to see a similar review of gravity circuit!

[@zzippix]

Homie you need more viewers this is unfair how little people know you

[@ty.8464]

"frickin... women? i dunno" me too man love women

[@ILikebread70]

I love this game to death, but I can't beat the last vertical climb 😅 Edit: it took me a LONG time, but I beat the game!

[@Gear07]

Y'know, I've started watching your channel when you started with the sonic stuff, until I realized "oh, this guy likes other cool stuff too"

[@Zorutan]

Since this was uploaded I was always like "eh I'll just watch a rotmg-commentary instead." "maybe later" etc. but damn, I was missing out big time! Edit: now i wanna watch the other ones too LOL

[@niemand7811]

I like games like Cyber Shadow, Oniken and others.

[@Vaiay-x2k]

I don't play platformers. I suck ass at it... But... your review/essay was hilarious... subbed...

[@Mojomanmax]

Woah this is a crazy long vid

[@greenoftreeblackofblue6625]

Haze Swag blade

[@lazysheetghost]

ok but, please, where is the nearest subway ok also looking back after a few years why does the location at 3:20 look like the gungeon o_O

[@outplayboy]

something tells me he isn't a fan of the rust flies...

[@jonnypedroni]

If you liked this game go play Odallus: The Dark Call, i think you're gonna like it

[@AlbertoMonroy-lq2vw]

Great video, but my question is: Why do we need more story? Shinobi games were great without much of it. For me it's all about the mechanics and game design.

[@crazyjose111]

Does anyone know why duck wasn't added? Would have made chapter 2 bearable.

[@ed_999]

Hello Mr. Box12, will you be reviewing the Shadow of the Ninja remake when it comes out!? :D

[@bickuribox12]

@@ed_999 I want to so bad, I just have so many dang videos in production

[@ed_999]

@@bickuribox12 YOU RESPONDEDJ SO FAST I totally get it, i mean there is a big one we all know is coming haha- I just played the demo and i enjoyed the heck out of it!

[@TheAgentAPM]

Where is the boundary between untapped potential and scope creep?

[@bickuribox12]

It's a fine line. I think a game with ideas that feel short lived will fall into untapped potential, while another with ideas that self indulge to the point of exhaustion are the opposite. But they really are two sides of the same coin. Where that line falls is up to the individual.

[@kennywu1722]

I think this video needs timestamps and labeling them. Also I think you should consider either changing your name to Talwar or capitalizing the 'b' and removing the "12".

[@jaspooh]

Seeya

[@iflickytheperson9110]

YES IT NEEDS A DUCK THANK YOU

[@agentapm7174]

Is it really possible to beat without dashing? I tried and got stuck on the very beginning of Robot Factory.

[@bickuribox12]

I plan to record a play through of it soon, but yeah, there are some tricky parts where I had to reset rooms. It’s all about bouncing off lanterns and enemies to get across gaps. The only thing that would change that is if they removed necessary enemies in an update

[@AidanqtFeesh]

WHY did I put off watching this

[@poppapump23]

"Thanks, I'm homeless." 🤣

[@Ropewatch]

Fantastic review. I love this game. Sadly it didnt get as much love as it shouldve. As you said with the missing bosses and lacking story. The lacking story really annoys me. Like you do all that fighting only to die in the end. And while the ethos is a thing I don’t like how all clan members are dead. Its too tragic. And the world also had potential. Wanted to know what others think of this game so I came upon this review. If only we could get a game like this again but much better in terms of content and story.

[@Griffyth13]

You should make a game😂 I’d play it

[@nikusafrikus357]

Yo

[@feenix219]

Megaman can't duck....

[@liltext6443]

Hi

[@MeDicenKB]

I sincerelly could not finish the game 'cause it bored me. It feels good, but in the second half of the game, that "not metroidvania" disapointed me 😕

[@iammac5813]

horrible control artificial difficulty , yup CS is bad game overall in comparison to likes of messenger