Final Fantasy: Episode Radicus (PT.2)

[@CloudieMcDoom]

This one hits a little deeper for me on a personal note... the way Radicus is walking throughout the segment is almost identical to how my father could barely get around during his last few months of living back in 2016. It was a very painful time for our entire family...and I think I dug up this buried sadness on a subconscious level. Anyway. Thank you all for the support. 💙 "Final Fantasy Boss" (Part 3) coming at 50K Subscribers. Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXi2pZeCr7iFaa8

[@MelvinC3]

Your father would be proud of you for all you've done on KZbin

[@lulutwentytwo]

RIP🙏♥️ Thanks for involving us on your journey 💚

[@almadeoliveira2890]

I tell you ,my consecrated, I know how it is my grandmother was like that as well and my grandfather was even worse because of the multiple strokes and the lost of the two legs . A great video , a big hug from BRAZIL

[@SolMrBadGuy]

is good stuff, you can meme and you can tell a story

[@nalexag]

Much love to you and your family.

[@ShaunHinklein]

YOU MADE THE WRONG CHOICE TWICE BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT WE ALL USED TO DO TO SEE IF THE REACTION WAS DIFFERENT. 10/10 TRUE GAMER.

[@LiuBeiVirtue]

Facts.

[@celrokproduction]

For real for real.

[@Shadowtron1221]

Real ones do it more than twice, just to be sure. Spam that shit a few times. Lol. Skip the voice clips some, too.

[@patientsheep2630]

it’s just small details like that is what i absolutely love

[@Ebell899]

I would've picked raditz immediately for the potential DB easter egg lol

[@ThirdEyeTyrone]

He has played a lot of rpgs to be this accurate

[@DragonSlayer697]

4:26 that punch on the water is really accurate

[@NorthLotus]

Oh so this is going to be a WHOLE journey.

[@jmfragger]

Acting like Cloudie can't make a story

[@ethan_ofkatski5155]

This is the aftermath of the battle with the Algorithm? Ok Cloudie fans, let's LIKE & COMMENT Cloudie McDoom's videos when they come out asap so we can influence the algorithm and help promote the content of this creator!!

[@deethegamer8699]

100%

[@TheNinjaParadeBase]

Just realized the piano rendition of flashing lights in the background

[@elliotford6765]

After radicus gets his name he has to get his friends too I can't wait to hear their backstories

[@ZellKirby]

Damn man, this spoke to me on such a personal level. Well, first off, I want to say that you absolutely NAILED the absolutely breathtaking atmosphere as well as that PS1/PS2 jank that only a Playstation final fantasy was able to achieve. Secondly, I love that this serves as a mirror to the viewer as I'm sure we all think about stuff like this occasionally. Plus, the Final Fantasy games do tend to hold a very similar mirror to the players. You are truly an inspired person.

[@the7thseven873]

This makes me want to play classic RPG games with focus on storytelling 😭 Well done, brother. We'll Done!

[@philiphartshorn]

Really beautiful piece Cloudie, keep up the hard hitting honesty and not holding back your true self with these!

[@RealLifeGlitchEntertainment]

This series is actually really deep and we need more of it. This feels like a fun mix of Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy, but like with a story and character that actually makes sense and resonates heavy.

[@ericvisser5253]

I wish Kingdom Hearts and FInal Fantasy was deep like this. I think Kingdom Hearts needs to mature its storytelling especially since most of its fans are adults now.

[@enigmasage6665]

This hit deep for me because it feels like no matter how hard I try or how far I progress, things that are not even my own fault keep me stagnant. Everything feels hopeless, I feel like all my progression is stolen from me. I cannot help but to be depressed, because all my actions up to now to escape poverty have been in vain. And it’s not even my fault. Recently it hit me, and now I feel like a husk of myself. My life feels grey, my inner fire snuffed. My only persistent happiness is my loving fiancée, and a few family members. But only my fiancée is an actual escape from the cycle of financial doom that my father has me trapped in.

[@A-Wal-Music]

This comment is for you who says "yes I want more. I'm ready for this journey. Let's goo!" Yall better have that energy when the power it left up to us to determine the fate of Radicus. Eventually we will have a part to play in this journey, and if we don't play our part...game over. We gotta show the Algorithm that it's flawed. And the we the people should have the power to determine those who rise. 50k. Remember that. As this story goes on we will probably be met with challenged we as a community need to do. So...just remember. Talk is free. Actions is what will help Radicus and team beat the Algorithm

[@stoicseneca]

God help the first person who stumbles across this while they’re tripping.

[@KangKush]

Lmaoooo I know you fucked up

[@stoicseneca]

I had partaken of some legal, medicinal cannabis before watching this video. It got too real for a minute there, and I thought back to my shroomin’ days and felt glad not to be tripping at that moment. Yes.

[@nalexag]

"Although you remember your name, you are still in fragments without Reason." 😭💕 Thank you for creating such beautiful and meaningful work. 💕 And also work that is just straight-up LIT and hilarious.

[@averagegaming3900]

This was incredible.. The water punch was real accurate 😂

[@justicerainz]

How did you manage to create this? Every piece is identical to final fantasy, but it's your own stuff! It's incredible!

[@AtLeastTryALittle]

Was anyone else getting some death standing vibes here? Waking up in fetal position near water in a strange place, small goey things flying upward, the masks, talking in riddles in a way that sounds like the things you are saying are deep but are actually sometimes basically meaningless, walking... walking... walking. I guess these 2 franchises have more in common than I realized while playing them.

[@Soooooooooooonicable]

I actually started getting teary eyed towards the middle. This whole aesthetic is so damn heavy/beautiful. Really well done with this. If you ever directed a video game or movie, I'd totally give it a play/watch.

[@N3os_Lnd3n]

Definitely on point

[@MelvinC3]

These are getting good this is how ALL jrpg games are and I love it

[@bigcsbigbrother3685]

Yea, plus he's pulling from the classics so it keeps on another level

[@Ebell899]

I'm kind of mad at myself for not recognizing the song is a slowed down kanye joint.

[@95thrillseeker]

Why Square enix haven’t hire you yet?? this is damnnnn good

[@nickmagrick7702]

hopefully they don't. They will just use him up and spit him out after hes given them everything they can squeeze and readily made marketable. The companies that made the games we love arn't what they used to be. The primary motive to make good stories, change people, enrich their lives, that all changed when they became successful and profit became the main driving factor. Joining a corporation to do work is a trap, one laid by the path forward for self creation to have greater and greater barriers to entry. Legal fees, graphics demand increasing coding time, sometimes even using work that looks similar to someone elses could get you a lawsuit and even if the person or company suing you has no ground, you can't pay for the lawyer fees but they can. No, I think if he went to go work at Square Enix, the talent would be wasted. Only way to do it now is to make it on your own, with very little chance of success with the deck stacked against us. But thats the game we're all playing now. On the bright side, its just what these stories about overwhelming odds were trying to prepare us for. Unfortunately, real life doesn't always have the happy endings with satisfying conclusions.

[@Elohist2009]

This feels like a conversation I’ve had with myself many times. 👍🏾🤟🏾

[@xdreamx]

Him repeating the line after you got it wrong twice was spot on! Nicely done bro!

[@lancelovecraft5913]

This is real cinema. My god

[@DaPoofDaPoofDaPoofDa]

You bringing back to my middle- school creativity with this

[@Gwyn1stborn]

This guy deserves way more attention

[@danwill9467]

My friend is screen sharing this video and I got off my bed to get my phone off the charger at 20% and subscribe and like it. It was that good.

[@esther4422]

Jrpgs just hit you in the heart and help you realize how the human journey is trying for all of us. Also cheering you on!!!! We can beat the algorithm!

[@MechakittenX]

Just a guy, sharing his passion with the world. Genuine and wholesome.

[@ardenskylark6235]

Waking up with 'you have forgotten your name and purpose' YEP. That's typically how my mornings start too

[@Shamarthebread]

This was incredible brother, this just hit me on very deep level that I dont usually get from a YT video. This isn’t some random vid about the greatest game series ever Final Fantasy. This is a work of art poured out from a man’s heart. YOU THE MAN IM READY FOR FF Boss 3 now more than ever with Radicus backstory

[@Fluttershyer_]

I’m becoming so invested in the story! I love it!

[@SKumar-ki1yb]

This episode explain what I went through lately. Only someone who has experienced this could understand and make a video so relevant about this path ; the "road to dawn".

[@hennypowers8319]

Can't wait to see who the rest of the gang will be lol. This man knows his RPGs.

[@jesusa.adorno6933]

You never cease to surprise me.

[@EverybodysKuya]

This is really good! It presents how JRPGS were back in the day & I love the message this video brings... I won't say anything because of SPOILERS. 😉 Great work, Cloudie!

[@jessea9744]

Your art is inspiring.

[@Alkimodon]

Amazing!

[@blacktheripper9870]

Why do I resonate so much with these videos?

[@concussionhead5164]

Watching these videos always makes me want to play the final fantasy games. I need to play more of them

[@TakeshixStudios]

Cloudie deserves so many more subscribers! Hope he blows up

[@plushchocobros]

Really beautiful and emotional. It captures the essence of Final Fantasy and other JRPGs. :)

[@heroicrebel]

Man keep at it, the story keeps getting better and better part by part. I want to see how Radicus character development grows.

[@LaziestBassist]

Outstanding man, I wasn’t expecting so much depth, but I was pleasantly surprised

[@soracloud8847]

I love how you purposefully chose the wrong name twice to see if it would bring different reactions. So accurate... Awesome work! Looking forward to defeating the algorithm. Just like Cloud did, you have to find you. The Real You.

[@suburbanindie]

Yo dude. This is really creative. You nailed the spirit of the early PS Final Fantasy games.

[@ghost.888]

When jrpg videos are subconscious real life situations what people live through daily. Everyone fights demons, just to find the light we need look for. A-1 video cloudie.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@megagraviton4007]

The BGM had me weeping... it's Kanye's 'Flashing lights' but the piano style is reminiscent of the interlude in FFXIV primal fight 'Tsukuyomi'

[@Emerald_Solace]

Incredible. I cannot even think of how to put to words my thoughts properly. This is nostalgic, calming, intriguing, and frightening in a way that makes it so interesting. Love it.

[@thewerewolflounge3109]

It is hard watching this part of the game where Radicus is emotionally broken and lost, trying to find his reason I find his character arc is interesting as Tidus which makes him a good protagonist. After this cutscene, the game shifts the protagonist role to Artie-Mack after the unbeatable boss fight as the rest of the party tries to figure out what to do since Radicus is stuck in a deep slumber it is important that Artie Mack must go alone to the Hollow Cavern to obtain the memory fragment and stone pendent from a boss before Radicus return back to reality because it required to get a best ending for the game. ^o^

[@DragonsRiver]

Damn Cludie, gotta hit me with current life, and the answers I've been telling myself about my struggles with these shorts, thank you!

[@venw.3655]

YESSIR YESSIR! Love to see these coming together. Deep af like all FF's relatively are too 🙏. Thanks for this!

[@damienwilson1049]

We wait on your videos like it's income taxes season!!! Keep up the good work cloudie we appreciate all your hard work you put into your craft💯🔥

[@kirakuneos]

even in sadness we still move forward..good stuffs can't wait for ep 3

[@Kagedax]

Dope as heck fam! So many little details, its quite immersive!

[@TheEmitt]

Loved this episode. You do such an amazing job at capturing the feel of a JRPG in your skits, keep it up, and I'm hype for you to hit 50k and beyond!

[@pyrokidsosa6168]

the music....I just clocked, it's Kanye! but that aside, this was really well done! you've got such an understanding of JRPGS and the feelings their writing can evoke, and in turn, your videos are a joy to watch. I'm in love with your mind dude. keep going, you're doing great. srsly lol

[@isaiah1927]

Wow it's like a game. This is amazing.😭

[@Woodsboys03]

Ok this was straight 🔥 and that Piano Cover that was on loop was a beautiful rendition of the song I love this!!! 🔥

[@jamilp2869]

the foley work...!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FaytSypher]

Cloudie bro... keep em coming. This is fucking superb and very thought provoking. Who are we? And in what ways have we perhaps lost ourselves? Are some on the journey to recapture themselves or will they only continue down the descent. Fuck.

[@KupoMagicGaming]

Cloudie my man... Your attention to detail is always appreciated. The way you walk and water splashed, only to stop on the right foot at the right time. Those little details show you REALLY care about your work. It does not go unnoticed how hard you try. Amazing work brother 👏

[@deethegamer8699]

Algorithm? we'll get you to the top!

[@douglasdehoff8327]

You continue to be amazing. This series in particular will stay with me for the rest of my life.

[@ErinniXeen]

Always so deep and I can feel it's personal too and I'm like... Sad? And at the same time it feels like we know a bit of Cloudie too which is great for me. Like, you are not just a name on the internet for us - you are YOU and we care about you! Me, at least.

[@Vandyrman]

I'm excited to be experiencing this story your writing for us Cloudie. Great work as always!

[@terrabranford9253]

This is turning episodic~ I'm here for this!

[@kennethschmidt3402]

Radicus just needs to wait for a pivotal personal moment it's coming buddy!!! I'm like hooked on this story!!!

[@jdiabl035]

This touched me man, I’ve been dealing with depression and feeling as though I’ve lost myself a lot lately. This gave me some of the confidence myself i was missing and idk how to explain it but your video made me remember that I still matter thank you man.

[@GoldenDrummer730]

Damn dude that one hit hard. That piano, that slow walking, the ambiance. Everything hits hard and it reminds me so much of how when we were kids seeing all this we were feeling something but we didn't know what. Keep it up man! You're killing these and deserve way more views!

[@orugnet]

The way you absolutely nail the essence of those older jrpgs is mind blowing. love your stuff.

[@majingoofy]

He remembered his youtube password. lets go.

[@whipo9321]

The purple and pink reminds me of Lakeland from FFXIV

[@takkun3237]

It's amazing how you're telling this story so creatively while still constraining to the FF oddities, in a perfect blend of narrative and nostalgia. Never seen content quite like this, please keep it up, and good luck on your 50k journey!

[@Erick11998899]

I've come back to this video and watched it 5 times already. Really in the feels for this had to subscribe.

[@pe10437]

As always thanks for sharing. Powerful

[@resurgamviridisnitor7734]

Thank you for this Cloudie. I've been doubting myself a great deal, and your video is like a reminder to myself on what I already knew. I hope your story get an actual full fledged final fantasy game. To avoid copyright...maybe you could call it... Legend of Radicus...or. ...Mind's Fall

[@matthewperry8773]

This is so well made and meaningful. You have put so much effort and heart into this sir!

[@KyngD469]

This has some Persona vibes too. I love it.

[@saintpepsi2270]

This IS FINAL FANTASY

[@chaosvincent3480]

Very hyped for the continuing story to the boss battle. This project is so full of love for games and so personal. Please keep up the great work on this personal and in-game journey.

[@c0rzilla2]

Bonus attack power comment against The Algorithm

[@finalfursonavii8635]

This is so good..... Like this could genuinely be its own final fantasy and I love how you experiment with the idea. Especially just how personal it is as well, while it's something people can relate to..... I myself have recently lost confidence in myself, lost trust in what I understand or who I cared about.. I feel lost. But when I see the world in this way, like a game or a story as personal as final fantasy, I know I can keep going and get myself back.

[@bazzardb1319]

Beautifully done Cloudie. We support you don’t ever feel discouraged

[@jayands]

Thanks for uploading this Let's Play of this classic, underrated PS2 era Final Fantasy. It sold criminally poorly but it's my favorite, behind 8, in the entire series

[@JadedMara17]

Wow... this is just.. seriously wow... thats amazing for real!!! o.O cannot wait for more. Keep it up Cloudie i love it!!

[@thetuba06]

Flashing light and FF. Cloudie you've done it again!

[@KJBreezy21]

Your entire channel is some of the best content on KZbin

[@nickmagrick7702]

you should probably write full length stories. Got the metaphorical narrative stuff down, could probably make a good fantasy

[@matttattack54]

Amazing stuff. Your dialogue is always so spot on💯

[@ChibiJoey87]

Here from IG giving this that extra like I couldn’t there lol This is great. Your love for the series is on full display. That walking section was hard hitting and made me teary eyed. The theme is very relatable too. That music too ;-;

[@kierrawatson4142]

I will always support your hard work, you have an unique channel and your so creative and ppl understand the deep meanings I like the stuff your doing never stop, I'm enjoying every upload

[@hallowed4570]

A scattered dream is like a far off memory

[@PyroChan]

I am absolutely adoring these!!! I feel this in my life too! I can’t wait to see what happens! Thanks Cloudie! Keeping being the amazing creator you are!!!

[@ReubMann]

Can't wait to see where you go in your path

[@laudsrealm188]

Nahhhhh the production quality and attention to detail, all the way down to the reaction of the giant spirit and the repetition from picking the wrong choice.... A1 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@PartTimeLyricist]

Fuck Im invested so much. This series is definitely deserving of alot more cause man this point in my life and just everything, ughhh its so good.