Choctopus DESTROYS everyone

Choctopus laying down the law in Pokken Tournament DX. Subscribe for more: bit.ly/sub2sidequest
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[@rodrickgoldberg2324]

Choc: “Isn’t Gardevoir a Psychic-Grass type?” Me: SHE’S PSYCHIC-FAIRY YOU NICOMPOOP!

[@TheUnscathedFairy]

Psychic-grass is celebi lol

[@Bob-ombProductions]

Bold of you to assume the Gardevoir is a she.

[@TheUnscathedFairy]

It technically is female though in pokken. Mainline games, it's different story

[@Bob-ombProductions]

Really? Huh, learn something new everyday.

[@TheUnscathedFairy]

@@Bob-ombProductions lol yea ^^*

[@THGMR-ox7sd]

Pokémon models in scarlet and violet: 😎 The textures of the environment: 💀

[@Seven-9090]

“Choctopus destroys everyone” he loses the very first match

[@lordtoomas]

I love it when you guys play pokken

[@zdelrod829]

I honestly wish more people played Pokken in general. I can't find any online opponents... It's lonely.

[@rbossempire5466]

Fr

[@Dazzle4U-qm9cg]

It's so good. There needs to be a sequel frfr

[@kai_3788]

It’s a shame Pokken didn’t become super popular, it’s a pretty entertaining game

[@MajoraZ]

I play Pokken competitively and do community organization/outreach! I know the Sidequest crew is just playing for fun, but I figured i'd explain more about the game and what I think makes it good as both a Pokemon fan, fighting game player, as i'll list useful resources for people interested in learning more. The short summary of it is that I think it does a really good job adapting Pokemon moves with references to the main series games, as well as giving each Pokemon a personality through their animations;, and from a fighting game perspective, the game is extremely well balanced, has a lot of playstyle variety and room for player expression, and has a lot of mechanics that encourage fundamental strategy and neutral play. For more info, keep reading! If you've been watching Sidequest's videos, you've probably seen this already, but the game does an amazing job fleshing out normal pokemon moves into very well animated attacks and sequences: A lot of people wish the mainline titles had better animations, and I think this can scratch that itch: You see things like Suicuine using it's trendrils for attacks, or Chandfelure unfurling it's arms, and blatoise dynamically pulling it's limbs into it's shell or firing water out of them like a jetpack to move around. This is all often done in a way so in a way that calls back to the official games: Mewtwo's Hyper beam, for example, has a long recovery (or "endlag" if you're a Smash player) period where he catches his breath afterward to mimick the 1 turn recovery period the mainline games have. Chandelure's hex is adapted into a command grab that does more damage the more debuffs the enemy had, mirroring it doing more damage to status'd enemies in the main games. There's even callbacks to pokedex entries and the anime: Gardevoir's super here fires a black hole like in her dex entries, while Lucario's bone rush appears as it does in the anime, for example. Even the stages have a lot of neat details and references: one of my favorites is that the mirror in the Haunted House stage sometimes flashes and you can see Giratina and the Distortion World inside of it! By extension, this also means each Pokemon has a super distinct personality expressed through their animations, which also fills in different fighting game archtypes: Sceptile is animated and characterized like a Ninja, and fittingly has leech side and seed bomb traps, leaf blade acts like a iaijutsu katana slash, he can use a substitute wooden log, he has leaf shurikens he can throw out that float in midair as space control moves, and leaf storm is an anti-air command grab that leads into an izuna drop, all of which are common move types for Ninjas in fighting games, and gives him a mid range lockdown toolkit where he limits the enemenies mobility with his traps and shuriken, can catch the enemy at a distance as they're navigating around those hazards with leaf blade or giga dragin (a variable range command grab), and if they try to jump you can go for leaf storm. Some other fun examples is that Weavile tries to act edgy and cool, but secretly is really cute and will laugh or dance around and then try to hide it. Scizor is animated like a mecha, with some of his intro animations calling back to the classic gundam launch sequence, he gets jet boosters out of his wings in his run/hover stance, can charge up hiw claws like cannons, etc. This discussion of character archetypes segues nicely into talking about Pokken as an actual fighting game! To be clear, Pokken IS a competitive, traditional fighter: Characters have completely unique movelists with different inputs (though most of them are just a direction and a button, there's no quarter circles and the like, which keeps them approachable when starting out), there is an attack height system (tho it works differently from in most FG's), you have things like cancels, just-frames (moves getting better when timed just right), even street fighter IV focus attacks and FADC, concepts like oki (the mindgames around when a player is getting back up), footsies, corner pressure, etc is all still applicable, and so on. As a fighting game, as I said, the game is very well balanced: For a long time, the community never bothered with making tier lists, simply because it wasn't needed, and while people do have them and we've made a few community voted lists, overall tiers aren't a major part of the scene: Even characters widely agreed to be in the bottom 5 or bottom 3 in the game like Blastoise or Empoleon or Blaziken still show up in the top 8's of major events and tournaments with some frequency, while other low tier characters like Gardevoir, Suicuine, Charizard, etc show up very, very often: Almost the entire cast is viable even at high levels of play. Playing each character also feels very unique as well: This is, of course, something every good fighting game does well, but Pokken especially gives it's characters a lot of wildly different tools that make the fundamental gameplan and options each character has totally distinct, even compared to other great fighting games. There's also enough versatility in their movesets and options that two high level players using the same character often use them in totally different ways (Player expression), something added by the game's phase shift mechanic, which i'll touch on below. Characters also have distinct mechanics and systems: This can be as basic as Weavile's fastfall or Charizard's double jump, moedrate complexity abilities like Braixen's ability to support/assist cancel and build her support gauge and having stacks of enhancements; or as complex as, say, Darkrai, whose moveset actually allows for full combos even inside the 3d field phase and his normals place traps, and can enter a special buffed install state if he enters the 2d/duel phase with a specific move,. Or Aegislash, who is a stance character that changes his entire moveset to be zoning based and gains super armor in his shield form, but also gains more buffs which enable extra just-frames in his sword form the more he switches between stances, alongside having a unique parry. Pokken's most unique gameplay elements are it's phase shift mechanic and the way it handles attack heights, which both add depth, but in a way arguably helps approachability, as long as you know how they work (sadly, the game never explains either well): Firstly, wheras in other games, height exists as a way for an offensive player to bypass and punish blocking to open up a defensive player by sweeping a standing enemy or using an overhead or a crouching one, In Pokken blocking is height universal, and attack heights are used to allow moves to bypass and punish each other, even during their active frames. This means that height is most often a tool to get a reversal: For a defensive player to predict or react to what the offensive player is doing, and to turn the tables and then start a combo or break back to a neutral state. This means less time is spent with one player stuck in the corner, and there's more chances for both players to act. This also means there's not quite as much to keep track of when blocking as a new player, but there ARE still height mixups (If Player 1 expects Player 2 will use a move on X height, P1 can go for a move on Y height to punish it, but P2 can predict P1 knows that and go for a move of Z height instead, etc) As far as phase shifting: People obviously already know that Pokken switches between a 2d and a 3d phase, but 2d to 3d shifts actually happens based on a hidden guage/meter, the PSP guage, which fills up the more successful hits land: Different moves add more or less points. On the flip side, 3d to 2d shifts happen off of any heavy hit or most specials. What this means is that on a basic level, it acts as a system to prevent infinite combos in the 2d phase, and knocks you back to the 3d phase, resetting the state of the match back to a neutral situation where neither player is pressuring the other (with some exceptions). But it also means that at a high level of play (New players, don't worry about this!), players can actually manipulate when shifts occur based on altering up their combo routes and move choices: If you're just going for high damage, you'll want to alter your combos to end right on the shift so the shift doesn't interupt it before your high damage ender (sorta like how you'd change your combo route based on the scaling of what your starter was, except Pokken has that, PLUS you're changing it based on what the PSP guage value is WHEN you landed your starter). But you can also do things like go for a weaker or less safe combo that builds less PSP to keep the enemy in the corner under pressure longer, or as a combo reset; or you can go for a combo that shifts faster if YOU want to get back to the 3d phase either due to the matchup or to escape pressure if you convert off a reversal, or if you simply want the health regen/meter causing a shift brings. Some moves also reduce or reset the PSP guage, so there's a resource management aspect as well As you can see, both of those systems do a lot to allow the match to return to and to emphasize the "neutral state" of the game, when niether player is locked down and both are trying to get a hit in, and also to promote wider use of moves beyond just what does optimal damage. All that said, if the game seems cool or that explanation made it sound interesting, I hope people check the game out! You can find more competitive resources on the game's supercombo page, while the main community disk0rd can be found just by googling that chat service plus pokken: it's still active, as is the game's online, even if it's not as big a scene as some other fighting games. It runs some regular online tournaments, as do other community figures like Devlin, Shadow_MewtwoX, as well as one by Road to Greatness, etc.

[@angelodavidmarabolivarela9505]

Holy frick man, you wrote a freaking essay of Pokken tournament, I wanna write my homework with such passion too

[@BeDatAPickle]

This game really deserves more love

[@RushWheeler]

Bro wrote a whole video essay series to explain why Pokken is a good game

[@lordtoomas]

honestly I feel like you should describe some of the characters in more detail to help them learn how to play better, mainly because they do read their comments sometimes

[@MajoraZ]

@@lordtoomas Coro Usami Ch. 兎未 ころ has a great roster overview video I'd recommend for that

[@Moss_Dude]

9:01 Did... did Choctopus read The Unwanteds?!

[@masonthekyogre]

I can agree that Walking Wake is a badass paradox version of Suicune, and I do love it, despite Raikou being my favorite of the three beasts.

[@THGMR-ox7sd]

I have the same exact opinion as you.

[@cobaltordinaire5219]

...and then long neck happened

[@guffthebir72]

​@@cobaltordinaire5219what's wrong with raging neck?

[@mechaswool]

An idea on how to not get demonetized for playing a Mortal Kombat game on the channel: put the koala that's used to censor parts of the Australian version of South Park: The Stick of Truth on the whole screen whenever gory bits, fatalities, etc are shown

[@mjszorro5489]

It takes more than that to kill a fox! Also: nice ending to the video. Good job, Casey.

[@benjithomas112]

With gardevoir the playstyle is Tactical aggression tactical so to build up more power on the special moves enter calm mind using reverse A with the direction being relative for backwards character movement and then use the following: A: barrier B: for teleport X: for psychic Y: for energy ball Or if you can do nothing as an alternative since you don't lose your buildups until the main specials are used which the power range and value can be determined by how many physic rings are around the character and even better rage doesn't scale the multipliers used here so damage will be phenomenal when done at low health. Burst however scales very harshly from all of this though so it's not great for confirming unless your attack clearly outweighs your opponent through buffs and debuffs. So taking this in mind Choc now has the best character advantage because barrier beats jump x from MA champ and moon blast can easily punish bulk up when the opponent isn't paying attention and there are many more cases here so with Choc learning how his main is counterpicked with a character that counterpicks his main I reckon MA champ and gardevoir will be twice as bad as normal for the rest of them so unless it's funny he won't be taking nearly as many unecercary risks that would get him punished. Also if you managed to bear this long comment then well done

[@SmudgeAlot]

Love the energy of the pokken videos. Keep it up choc!

[@davidmason422]

I subbed for the pokken content, always overjoyed when i see another vid.

[@Taktaagic]

The mention of Noctis in Tekken 7 that happened in this video and the other mentions of fighting games is really making me hope to see a Soul Calibur or Tekken video on this channel. That’d be hype as hell, for real

[@wonderlandzer0]

Every time Sidequest uploads a Pokken video, its a good day!

[@phantombew3445]

Do note guys. Shadow mewtwo loses 2% hp every special attack he does. Thunder flamethrower psyshock extra

[@guffthebir72]

Can he die from it?

[@phantombew3445]

@@guffthebir72 no. He will be left with 1% go so even if you break shadow mewtwo's counter attack's sheild it will die

[@nicnacroy]

I have a game suggestion for you guys if you are open to it. It’s a fun little game called Pico Park. Pico Park is a co op puzzle platform that can house up to 8 players. This game would fit amazingly with the chaos of Sidequest, and offers a good amount of content for its low price of $5, having the potential to span over 2 or 3 videos even. This game is available on many platforms including Switch, and I’d love to see you guys give it a go.

[@andreasdimopoulos5826]

By the way, am I the only one that thinks of dub Cooler when I see Shadow Mewtwo? It just feels that it would be pretty fitting for him, especial when he activates his special going all like, "I'm going to turn you into, Space Dust!"

[@psychicjellyfish9466]

Need these guys to play ARMS on the Switch, I think that’d be fun!

[@gillianpreston1248]

Hearing you guys talk about reality TV brought me back to the days when I was a Reality TV addict. Not Bachelor or American Idol, mind you. I watched Flavor of Love, I love New York, and the Surreal Life. I was also a big fan of America's Next Top Model, and Project Runway. Now I cut the cord and I watch cooking shows, embroidery videos, and gaming videos. And you guys 😁 Did anybody ever watch what I watched? Excellent video as always, fellas 👍✌️👍

[@flurryheartguy]

loving the pokken vids guys

[@MasterAbeer101]

I see a Pokken Upload, I sit back and enjoy the video

[@AlmostCoolGuys]

Im so sad i didnt get a notification about this drop! I love the Pokken Content

[@aureliamastergoomba1278]

6:47 it's called Walking Wake!

[@geraldballinger6428]

I wonder how a dnd campaign would work for these guys, it honestly sounds like an interesting video idea

[@Enteringdullsville]

Gardevoir’s like a biblically accurate angel but if you replaced the Bible with the Divine Comedy

[@calebroberson7264]

You should get everybody together and play “You don’t know JACK!” It’s hilarious

[@animepsyclone]

I loved this game when it came out and I loved it when it did the same again. I really want a sequel to pokken

[@elouanabe2478]

It’s been too long since the last Pokken video so here I am

[@Mikka468]

I can imagine them playing overcooked

[@trainerlsw]

4:05 I don’t know why, but hearing that Pac-Man 99 was shutting down made my heart sink a little.

[@TCDuck]

Sidequest: I hope they’re going back to the original route for the new Mortal Kombat game Me: how do we tell him how. do we tell them that it’s an RPG

[@larvasupershow]

But i'm sure that, over the past decade, Steven Universe sure created something incredible: memories. Amazing memories

[@Soulstealer481]

We need a new pokken there’s so much potential in this franchise

[@smile--]

More poggen edit: i fucking hate reality TV

[@teapottanuki5841]

Dokapon Kingdom would be amazing

[@ShinyRowletGuy]

There was a point I wanted this game, and then I realized I would probably never play so this is good enough

[@StevensWonders]

More Pokken! ❤

[@aureliamastergoomba1278]

0:34 *A picture of Ash Ketchum, holding a gun appears*

[@BabuBabu-ip6oh]

I tuned into the video just to be greeted with horrible news not even 5 minutes in about pac man 99

[@thisgooberisinmanyasylums]

15:43 *luigis mansion music plays*

[@nate6749]

We done every character ....Libre...?

[@wonderlandzer0]

15:17 respectfully, wrong. That title belongs to Legends Arceus 😤 Also, New Pokemon Snap is gorgeous for a Pokemon game. I know its not mainline, but it still needs to be said, Pokemon can look beautiful, especially on the switch

[@Lizombiez]

Scarlet and Violet isn't even that bad lmao, it runs fine for me

[@wonderlandzer0]

@@Lizombiez I think SV is fine, but I prefer the cel shaded look for Pokemon as well as the more anime style. I think it looks better imo, which is why, to me, Arceus hits all the points that I wanted it to and why it stands out so much.

[@CommanderNorm]

you guys should get soul calibur 2 plus where it's a pc mod for all of the soul calibur 2 where you can play all of the console exclusive characters on any of the versions of soul calibur 2

[@gilbert_shork3338]

im never letting cook a lets go jotho

[@WilliamAbelXIII]

QuipLash 3, but as a Sidequest/Party Crashers colab.

[@Iveyboom]

I still want to see Pikachu Libre

[@MosesX-Labs]

Darkrai’s Super looks more like Persona Q than Persona 5 tbh

[@queeneternal1282]

Meagan for sure

[@marionbenson6094]

My hands don't really work as well as others i have trouble with things

[@emblemwarrior11]

Gardevoir isn't that good unfortunately. Definitely a mid-tier, but she's my main. She's got some great options and the calm mind + stored power mechanic is fun.

[@bengonzalez1777]

Poken sequel idea. You take five Pokémon from each generation to make a huge roster of characters that all have unique specials and move sets. Also, add greninja

[@OdelyxRa]

Every Gen Starters 2 Crowd Favorites Unlockable Psudos Legendaries

[@petercorbett1438]

Dude choc and machamp literally destroy

[@matthewmarchenko8008]

Still waiting for donkey Kong tropical freeze

[@Lucarioguild7]

Choc had me on board with I Think You Should Leave then you lost me at reality tv lol

[@thedaochannel.4458]

I’m gonna rethink this video’s name

[@Redpheris]

Gen3 gardevoir was orginally just psychic type till gen6 gardevoir became a duel type of both psychic and fairy type. Also gardevoir is considered human like pokemon. There's your info. You're welcome. 😊

[@nexo42069]

No but I've watched mobile suit Gundam seed which is similar also I think bandai namco should handle the Pokemon remakes

[@twocents7509]

If you guys are looking for good table top games/ board games, I’d recommend clank

[@darklygear8509]

If Casey gets fired, hire Casey.

[@YourCasualPunk]

What about legend arecus that was a amazing game

[@Zaw517]

Turtles in time when?

[@TheUnscathedFairy]

Braixen supremacy ❤️‍🔥

[@Merc1987]

Hire Brent in!

[@guffthebir72]

We are due for another pokken vid

[@ostendoswitch985]

Uh so that’s why Choc cut off Scarlet and Violet playthrough

[@rockowlgamer631]

15:10 Fawful's Minion video of the games says otherwise and agree with him cause Let's Go was just a cash grab. Being a Gen 2er myself I'd hate it if they made a Let's Go Johto, make Legends Celebi instead

[@chrisreynolds3259]

You guys should play hot wheels unleashed really

[@biancaarmstrong5097]

Pokken needs to come back. It's such an underrated gem. I remember Machamp being stupid broken in this game cause of how fucking strong he is. By the way I hate Braixen with a passion cause she's very overrated and many people love her but to me she sucks. Plus her evolution line sucks. I even remember someone made a cool song about Machamp ever since Pokken was released for the Wii U years ago. Flex it like Machamp, flex!

[@Clocktothetick]

I will just say I dislike reality TV. I feel television has way too many good shows to spend 1 second on it.

[@thepines7260]

yet its not in dokapon kingdom

[@blurryface433]

Oh no Pac-Man 99 is gone soon 😢😢😢😢

[@pyro143]

pokemon

[@nkgamergod5256]

I am so disappointed in him for liking lets go

[@nkgamergod5256]

Why does he hate cards against humanity

[@Tastyturkey56]

Great vid but hot takes are at an all time high.

[@Elizabeth-by7gz]

:)

[@geminipie9922]

first

[@markymoo2151]

Nobody caaaaaares

[@EBlade3529]

Ironically, Soul Calibur IV you could get BOTH Yoda and Darth Vader on your copy, it's just a case of you'd get one character but you'd have to buy the other character as DLC

[@StripeyAnimations]

Dude. I’m saying it right now this game is so insanely underrated 🫡

[@devonhaye7541]

The content God's have shined their holy and divine light upon us and given us SSStier pokken content 🙌🏼🤌🏼