Classic Game Room - SUPER MEAT BOY review

[@xxcrysad3000xx]

One of my favorite games of this generation. A real modern classic.

[@spiderjerusalem100]

This is a brilliant game, the controls are so tight and the level of challenge is perfect. Sequel please!

[@UnknownImages]

One of my proudest moments as a gamer was completing all the levels in this game with the A+ grade and finally unlocking the Golden Boy achievement. Love this game.

[@Turai12]

I normally dislike those "repeat gameplay" kinds of games, but this game really is an exception, I kept having fun and came back for more no matter what with this game, even tough I suck at it (You're a master at it compared to me Mark.) I think it has something to do with the upbeat music and the fact that I dont have to wait around to try again.

[@HunterRodrigez]

i stopped playing this game ages ago... but i still listen to the awesome soundtrack

[@AlexGamer67]

I am never disappointed when I watch a CGR review and have it decide if I want the game.

[@yohnazo]

That is true, casual gamers are a source of money, but in contrast to that if you look at a game like Magic the Gathering and how much it's grown in the past few years, it's a game that's attracted people through good game design, not by changing what it was.

[@nlicky]

Glad to see Mark doing PC reviews, and the intro does show a computer as well! Anyway I did play this game and complete it, so I can definitely vouch for recommending this game. Tight controls, silly cutscenes, and a rewarding gameplay. The difficulty isn't too bad as it seems, the developers did a good job on trying to balance a rewarding feeling when finishing the levels and to give a bit of a healthy and beatable challenge. I hope Mark beat the game, as he said, it's trial and error.

[@PirateDrive]

"Hey, Mark did pretty good on that level..." *Replay loads* "Oh..."

[@JapanskNinja]

But in those times, pretty much every game was challenging, even if it was a Disney game. It's the other way around now a days. So getting games branded for "hardcore players" makes me happy.

[@Flaileigh]

I've purchased several games due to CGR reviews. It even actually convinced me to get an Xbox 360 last year. =p

[@roman_nfkrz]

are you going to review saints row iv?

[@vvvoid7540]

I would have thought he would elaborate more on the warp zones, which are the best part of the game in my opinion.

[@JonO387]

And, if you have Netflix you can watch Indie Game the Movie and learn about the developers and the development of this game. Pretty good story in itself. Support indie developers!

[@Ruko]

One of my favorite games this gen.

[@whodatninja439]

NEW INTRO!!! Just keep the squirrel a'ight? The squirrel is timeless :D

[@skvan]

I would totally buy a game based on a CGR review :)

[@tractorgt]

as an adult who loves games, any game I can't beat a level after 5 tries is done...so u can imagine the pile. long live vanquish! !!

[@unchartedrocks1]

U must not have much a game collection then lol.

[@kreftmaker]

It's not that frustrating. You die a lot, but the levels are really short and there is no game over.

[@Snoobroglo30]

You had me all excited thinking I could get this for the Sega Genesis, damn it! D:

[@mechanoid2k]

It is, its very addictive and has a ton of levels and bonus levels and warp zones and stuff.

[@chicosuave2966]

CGR do you think the Limited Run of Super Meat Boy on PS4 with the trading card will be a collectible? Like worth some money later down the years?

[@TheGhostInMyScreen]

Thanx for the suggestion. Ashen's pretty awesome. Didn't know his channel...

[@GenerationX1984]

You should review some of the old shareware PC games like Commander Keen series.

[@thearcadeproductions1140]

oh i knew that, but i just meant the style of the platformer. they look similar in that the characters are both extremely small, and there are tons of obstacles that will kill you every time, as well as extremely gory deaths.

[@thearcadeproductions1140]

i meant the format in controlling a small character, jumping over stuff, and having a million things that can kill you in the levels.

[@SpiralPegasus]

I'll illustrate this with just one game. Good Tetris according to me: As time passes, difficulty increases until it becomes unbeatable. Good Tetris according to you: Difficulty never changes. If there's no challenge, there's no sense of progression, and no "reward" for trying to do better. As simple and monotonous as Tetris is, it's addicting - it always has you coming back for more, precisely because of the "sense of progress" bit. Would it be like that with static difficulty, you say?

[@Barla90]

Surprisingly Mark didn't make a comment about the music! It's great! It's Sega Genesis music for the 21th century!

[@Trancemaster2052]

Good point. I think I'll at least download the demo and check it out. Get a feel for the game first.

[@ElPredator314]

Same here....took me HOURS! and 2 controllers. The first one broke from just regular play, not rage. Crazy good game.

[@MJHaylett]

I watched the TAS World Record Speed Run of 17 mins 1 sec for this the other day. It was awesome.

[@FreDaN92]

Super Meat Boy is really freaking hard... And thats why I love it and the music is just plane awesome.

[@bigbobojo3]

Would love to see all of your replays with all the deaths.

[@Ivy_Panda]

The TV is also a good thing to have during development if you are developing for consoles (which he was) :)

[@TheMegaNattoMan]

It was designed using game maker, but it was ported to Flash.

[@KingLich451]

Man, this is freaking awesome and damn hard xD but like Mark says, cutscenes make it worth :D

[@thedoctorsassistant1]

the first end boss tuck me like a long time to do

[@thearcadeproductions1140]

you have a point. Super Mario Brothers is the most playable of the platforming genre. Sonic the Hedgehog is a little too fast, but still playable, and Mega Man has too many enemies.

[@TehTezMan]

all the macmillan games have the astounding quality of actually looking worse during the cutscenes than during gameplay

[@maartenboy37]

Its also on Steam!

[@TheGhostInMyScreen]

Will we see a Ouya-review/hands-on? For a lot of gamers, this should be great alternative to owning all classic consoles. But I don't know whether this is actually the case. I'm really curious about what Mark thinks of it...

[@WitheredRoseMusic]

You have to understand, format and genre are two different things. In this case, the genre of the game is platformer. But the format is running around in a level where a million things can kill you. (Or as I like to call it, the IWBTG format).

[@Knew-g8k]

Two monitors - any professional in the field will either have two monitors or at least one 1440p monitor as it helps increase productivity. Laptop - again with that sort of career, a laptop would be required as you are expected to be able to work while travelling HDTV - TVs have been HD for about 10 years, not only could the TV have been old, but you can pick up a cheap 40 inch LED or Plasma for less than the price of a smartphone. And I'm fairly sure he was eating at a fast food restaurant,

[@Zito773]

I'm starting to fear Mark sold his soul for that fancy studio.

[@jariten17]

I bought Dark Spire solely because of Mark's review. It was a great choice.

[@crazymiles]

Yes. You have to really search, but he has said he's hated games before.

[@Amadeusz90]

Holy shit Mark it's an awesome El Camino you got there behind you.

[@shinyless]

I love this game and think that it's a honest review. Nuf said :)

[@OdaSwifteye]

No problem glad to help.

[@SWIFTzTrigger]

I understand format as being PAL, NTSC and that. normally I would say its genre is plat-former and its sub-genre is like masochistic or extreme idk.

[@Elektrokissa]

Aaaww hahaha!!. Looks cool, and charming, fantastic music !. I like it already !.

[@WheelcraftBicycles]

I never could unlock the kid! Tried it for hours!

[@GTRsannin]

That is a really nice sounding soundtrack

[@yodamf]

Wait did I see a Mionix mouse in the intro? FUCK YEAH CGR KNOWS WHAT'S UP!

[@FlyingCowFX]

Can someone please tell me the song at the beginning of his videos? (at the time of the intro.

[@futuredeath]

cant believe only two people did this game! amazing!

[@OldsXCool]

I'm going to let people who are needlessly arguing over hardcore and casual in on a little secret. This game is not for everyone. Some people will like the game just because it's hard as nails. Some will be charmed by the game's sense of humor, music, and stellar gameplay to make up for it's difficulty. Some will be repulsed by it's difficulty. That being said I love this game to death, but that doesn't mean you're wrong for not liking. I know there are other games the masses love that I hate.

[@Nickrev]

Lol I added you on steam and you were just playing this today :D cool.

[@mediaglitch]

Looks like my kind of game. Ill check it out.

[@TheKalimanMX]

super meat boy is hard but fair,it depends completely on skill to finish. it doesnt have BS random deaths like IWTBTG,syobon action or any other kaizo style game. the binding of isaac is another awesome hard game featuring meat boy and dr fetus.

[@coltranewashere]

i love your reviews man

[@wesomeJM]

Love this game!!!

[@optimoblunt]

for those of you intrested there is a meatboy game in nintendo wiiware on the dsi and 3ds

[@pd3331]

How do I send games to you on steam? I have a few extras.

[@SeriousIndividuals]

Mark confirmed as DJ on GTA V!

[@yohnazo]

Oh cool, luckily though there are still those companies that make games that make you feel like you're actually winning something. I'd say casual games weigh the industry down a bit, but they're not killing it. I've had/am having a really good conversation with you on here Kappakappaduck, thank you ^^

[@chinezeFURY]

I wouldnt say SMB is a trial and error game, maybe on the later levels, but it shouldnt be labeled as that

[@CornishCreamtea07]

Yeah I think that was pre-2006

[@SolidSnake684]

i dig the music in this game!

[@segaman64x]

Man that soundtrack kicks ass!

[@moshXpit91]

That's like saying a music producer who owns 2 monitors, a rack of effects, and 3 guitars isn't poor. When you put your heart and soul into your craft, that's ALL you have. So he has that stuff, he needs it to do what he does. My guess is that he really doesn't have much else. you clearly haven't experienced the brutality of the real world yet

[@yohnazo]

Aye, agreed ^^ But of course there are some very well designed casual games, this is where it starts getting confusing lol I've been playing Rayman Origins lately, well designed, beautiful graphics, but still a game that most people can play.

[@toshironikko]

whats the show's steam so i can send games in for possible review >.>

[@thearcadeproductions1140]

but it's still in the same format, right?

[@justinhearst]

Hey could you guys review king of fighters 13- steam edition when it comes out. Thanks

[@KITT171]

My favorite Indie game, infact since I got the Ultra Edition of this, it seemed cool to get and was cheap; I haven't gotten a single other Indie game since. The vast majority just don't appeal to me is all.

[@ST91111]

You've captured and imprisoned 24 poor defenceless Genesis consoles, im phoning the authorities mark

[@Lukeno52]

I agree with you, but the issue is the so-called "casual gamer" who is demanding that all games be designed to their specific needs/whims.

[@SWIFTzTrigger]

yea its called a platformer its the genre in gaming

[@yohnazo]

I'd personally say that Blizzard are more to blame for that, not the people who play WoW. companies do have that temptation to make money, but there can be a thin line between making a game out of passion and a game out of greed. One of the most useful things to cater to different audiences, which some developers seem to forget about, are difficulty levels. Though i'd rather just build a game how I like rather than worrying about who is skilled enough to play it, like super meat boy.

[@Bryan2Blazed]

So do I. I want to have fun. Not get so pissed I want to break things.

[@TheBadBuffalo]

Bout time you reviewed this

[@dFireCatproductions]

No continue bloodravyne is the guy who got cobinermani456 banned from KZbin in desguise

[@dankerthanclanker]

I completed this game. Damn son. Just. Damn.

[@OdaSwifteye]

I know I've said the same thing about other reviewers but like for CGR reviews? He mostly says nice things about the games he plays. Being usually quite fair. It's a pretty honest opinion most of the time and I would find it hard not to respect fully. Most reviewers in general are either holding their tongue so they stay in favor with publishers. Or are overly critical just for it's own sake. Hence the grain of salt. They aren't observing it from our perspective.

[@Trancemaster2052]

I haven't played this game before but it looks frustrating as hell. I like a good challenge however this looks like a nightmare to get through. Kind of split on whether or not to get this game. Sort of reminds me of the challenge associated with games like Outland and Limbo...only way harder.

[@SWIFTzTrigger]

yea thats true, they are both really intense and punishing platformers, I think I wanna be the guy is an extreme example though, at least SMB is playable lol

[@blu1509]

Love that intro

[@OdaSwifteye]

I can't believe you played this game Mark. I thought you were bad at plat formers? This is like plat formers for people who find that one level in super Mario 3 pedestrian.

[@mlikoipura]

For those who love hard 2d platformers this is gold 10/10(i am one of them).If you dont like it like that dont play it,simple as that.For exemple i can respest mass effect games,which are not bad but not for me beacuse they have tons of dialog

[@gtPacheko]

I have a Wii, but not that game, is it good?

[@quutamoo]

can anyone imagine mark like, super angry ?

[@GokaiiRed]

The only reason people hate on Call of Duty is because it's popular. I personally enjoy it, along with retro games.

[@WeCareAlot4693]

What have you done...

[@Majstersztyx98]

Or you can buy on Steam.

[@nickharriau1066]

Do they have it on psn?

[@moshXpit91]

woah man, take it easy. I assure you, it's only the internet! There's no need to over-react. In case you were wondering, i'm eating cookie dough ice cream. I was going to give you some, but now i just don't feel like it

[@ducciboi]

Well thanks to marketing people are being labeled so they can go for that larger crowd... so enjoy the hand holding & linear design in games I guess.

[@TheMegaNattoMan]

Hey mark. Huge fan of the show. I know you wouldn't usually do something like this, but would you be willing to review a flash game? It has a similar aesthetic style to an original game-boy game, and is quite an interesting puzzle platformer. The name of the game is Tower of heaven. To this day, I'd have to say that it's one of the best flash game's I've played. If you do try it, I hope you enjoy it.

[@Bongwyre2112]

If anyone like this, try Knytt Stories, simular game play, and nice grafix.