GAMES I AM PLAYING 28 - Happy Console Gamer

[@bradtuttle2674]

I totally get what you mean about video games marking our lives. It's one of the reasons I love physical copies because I can look at my shelf and it's like a timeline of everything that was happening in life at those times.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Cool hearing about the 4x XP and GIL options in Final Fantasy! That should really help w/ the grinding those games are notorious for…so I snagged a Play-Asia copy this morning. Thanks dude! 🤘

[@TK-zj6rg]

I caved in this morning also 😂.

[@PoogiBear1]

Really enjoying FF2 with these stat gains, makes it feel so much better and really keeps the story moving instead of taking hours to grind for 30 mp

[@garretnelson5314]

Thanks again for pressing those vinyls for the Metal Jesus theme song! So happy I picked it up, I was really pleasantly surprised by the peanut butter song! Really enjoyed it 😁

[@xldjvista]

You sir, are not Jesus.

[@gm08351]

For some reason, the steam versions don't include the those options

[@Svendjo_DK]

Awesome video Johnny! And congrats on the big 300.000! You are one of the best in the business! ❤

[@mcdonald8240]

Playing Xenogears for the first time. Such an amazing game and story! Loving everything about it so far. I think you can tell from all the passion that was put into this game by the creators. Wow!

[@jtc1574]

I'm a 44 year old from Puerto Rico (now Seattle), but I love how even I in that small island, played the same games you did. And d&d. Phantasy Star shaped me. I remember buying the games at Sears lol. Thank you for your channel.

[@tedandbearbear9977]

Omg, love your t-shirt from the 90s Cantonese Street Fighter film!

[@nicholaspurcell5960]

This isn't a comment about this video, but instead about the anime podcast you recently appeared on. I just wanted to say that I thought you were really awesome, and it was so great hearing someone talk SO positively about the golden age of anime! The podcast may have been two hours long, but I loved every second of it! 🙂

[@LedZeppo32]

I had a similar response to your FFVI with FFX HD. I started playing it recently, and the opening scene with Auron, and Blitzball and the music....I got emotional because I was teleported back 20 years to when I first played it in my parents basement, senior in school...I had the whole image with smells included. Did not know something that nostalgic could do that.

[@themailman3331]

Johnny, man, FF VI, damn. The opening music in that game brought me right back to 1994, I was 19. Haven’t played the game again in nearly 30 years, and it was like I never left. The nostalgia was a trip, f*ck, getting old is something else.

[@superperson]

I like hearing these accounts, thanks

[@juanvsreviews]

The music is so good. Dancing Mad is amazing and the ending music is phenomenal

[@James-gj8rn]

I'm playing Final Fantasy VI for the first time and i'm loving it, i can really see why people love it as much as they do and i'm also playing Advance Wars Re Boot Camp and man the nostalgia is hitting HARD, i haven't played Advance Wars for years, i've missed this :')

[@Jakco808]

That's awesome

[@c0nv3rg3]

Same! Was a freshman in highschool when 1 came out and I played the hell out of it!!!

[@cacophonic7]

Oh to be experiencing FF6 for the first time…. I wish I could do it again. It’s so good.

[@statesminds]

FF6 and 4 some of best ones imo

[@juanvsreviews]

I just finished FFVI pixel remaster and going to V. I recommend listening to Resonant Arc’s analysis. They just finished it. Follow it as you play the game. You’ll thank me later

[@brandonscott3423]

I’m playing final fantasy 4,5 and 6 for the first time with the pixel remaster

[@DeeDub02]

I'm playing through all the trails games...plus all the other releases this year. One of the best years for gaming this year in quite some time

[@obiwanjermobi]

just had major stomach surgery so i've been gaming pretty heavily the last few weeks. platinumed a game called tales of iron on ps5 in about 5-6 hours. now i'm going back through bloodborne to get the last two trophies i never got years ago. absolutely one of the best games ever made.

[@AB-sr9mc]

congrats on 300k subs!

[@StarlightMirror]

Final Fantasy 4 is my favorite game of all time, I have every single release of it. Beaten it 100% so many times, everything about the game is perfect Imo. To me FF4 is a masterpiece. Got the Pixel Remasters downloaded on my PS4 on release day, and having a blast playing through them all for the millionth time! Plan on getting the Platinum Trophy in all of the FF games eventually.

[@funkrobot9762]

Dude I’ve been going backwards through the mainline FF games in preparation for 16 and MAN what a nostalgia trip it’s been so far.

[@realtayo42]

This show is the highlight of my sunday every week. Thanks for another great episode Johnny! Very cool that your friend worked on RE4 Remake!

[@davidraquepas2344]

Your excitement when talking about these games is contagious. Love your content

[@Saitamacz34]

Don't know where I was these past years, I'm playing 2 games which are ending up as my top 2, and i'm 44. Resident evil 4 (not the remake), just finished it, and it's great. Right now i'm on shin megami tensei V, and it's becoming my top 1. It's just amazing stuff

[@ReLLaKaT316]

I'm in love with your enthusiasm for games

[@Swam0811]

I just started playing Shin Megami Tensei 3. Absolutely loving it so far.

[@garretnelson5314]

How would you compare it to 4 & 5 if you’ve played them too? Currently playing 4 xD

[@AntiDeepState]

DUDE I’m about to finish that game, it’s my first megaten game ive played so far too, it is absolutely incredible. when you get towards the end and you see how deep the games storyline goes and how it’s much more than a video game it’s a philosophical experience, you’ll like it a whole lot more.

[@AntiDeepState]

@@garretnelson5314 Nocturne is way wayyyyy better than 4, and when it comes to 5, Nocturnes storyline is way better but the gameplay is better in 5

[@garretnelson5314]

@@AntiDeepState dang I actually have nocturne for my ps4 but have been sleeping on it. Maybe I’ll play that right after 4 and then SMT V for last lol 😂 ( it looks really fun, I just don’t like my main characters look 👀 lol). Thanks for the recommendation though!

[@Red3rdRock]

Final fantasy 7 Remake. First time playing a Final Fantasy game and can now understand why everyone loves these games.

[@OttawaHunter22]

Sat down with coffee and breakfast and this pops into my subscription feed. Its gonna be a good day😊

[@MrMattyG]

I am currently around 60 hours into playing Fallout: New Vegas for the first time. Great game, with the usual Bethesda / Obsidian bugs and glitches.

[@Dmt3542]

One of the very few channels that as soon as a new video comes out, I watch asap.

[@JordansoBASED]

11:36 I had that same moment recently when I was looking through the 'Chip Folder' in Megaman Battle Network Legacy collection. Totally filled my memory of my life during the Gameboy Advanced times

[@christopherbradford1890]

I swear, you express my emotions perfectly when it comes to FF and PSO. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It really feels like I’m there enjoying the games again all over with you. :)

[@alinflorescu7946]

I just finished Metroid prime remake and now I'm playing a small indie called Eastward!! 😊

[@MattyPBee]

I loved Eastward, the ending really sticks with you!

[@alinflorescu7946]

@@MattyPBee If you liked Eastward I will recommend to you Crossing souls if you didn't play it!

[@MattyPBee]

@@alinflorescu7946 never played it, adding it to the list thanks!!

[@alinflorescu7946]

@@MattyPBee You welcome! I bet you will love it!

[@jordanmckee4970]

I couldn’t finished Metroid prime as you have to collect all the 12 chozo artefacts but my goodness it was a instant classic as I’ve never played it before! And also Eastward is absolutely freaking amazing mate your gonna love it

[@bigt4135]

I pre ordered advanced wars on June 15th 2021. Just got the physical yesterday.

[@gyorg3407]

Just finished Hi-Fi Rush, awesome game. and just started up Tinykin wich seems like a great game so far. Aswell as playing the Beta of a new shooter coming out named xDefiant.

[@AniFAE_Productions]

Been currently playing the original Alundra for the first time and loving it! Absolutely love this channel Johnny as it always recharges my enthusiasm!

[@matthewbarrios1028]

The first Alundra is fire

[@AniFAE_Productions]

@@matthewbarrios1028 Totally! The pixel art is just gorgeous, and I love the whole going into peoples dreams thing. Chokes me up every time a villager dies. I've heard Alundra 2 is not very good?

[@youngkingdom8131]

Reaching a point where I have more money to buy games than I have time to actually play them. Feels weird.

[@jondough1010]

Switch- Switch Sports (online) PS4- Mad Max / Spyro Reignited VR- Resident Evil PC- Battlefront 2 (2005)

[@kieran.96]

To think the next time you do one of these videos, TotK will likely be featured. How exciting. 4 years of wait almost over!

[@hanginwithyourbuds6240]

Me and my channel partner just started our let's play of Dead island 2. I just gotta edit it together and put it out lol

[@soulful_chris]

Anyone else anticipating Kim's reaction/review of Xenoblade 3: Future Redeemed?

[@SEGAblocks]

That’s so cool knowing your friend worked on the new design for Leon! Glad you’re enjoying the pixel remasters. I have way too many games to get to at this point in time but I plan to dive into them at some point. So awesome that we finally got Advamced wars 1 and 2 remaster released! Always a pleasure hearing your thoughts and passion through your vids Johnny! Stay awesome my friend! 🤘

[@grahfkarate1799]

Currently playing Trails in the Sky FC. At the end of the game. Goal for me is to beat all the trails games. Never played them and it’s been on my bucket list for a long time

[@bozodluffy1818]

Great video as always! Love catching up with you! I’ve been playing Wildfrost on Switch just waiting for that new Xenoblade DLC to come out!

[@andrewarbuckle8123]

I'm sooooo glad I waited for the console versions of the Final Fantasy pixel remasters. I have been loving this collection so much and I'm playing through FFI right now.

[@_J_G_]

finished One Piece Odyssey a few weeks ago. getting going on my backlog...playing Guardians of the Galaxy. thanks for all your positivity and of course the fun content. hope all is well with yourself and the family. we appreciate you!

[@Footender]

@HappyConsoleGamer Congrats 300k Subscribers Sir! Happy to be here!

[@jonasdelprado4357]

Been playing divinity 2. Amazing game so far

[@Norcoo]

I've been playing A LOT of Dransik on PC lately. It's a game a grew up with and its soo nice to see that they're updating it.

[@Dbzlatino27]

Yesterday saw an collab video with reggie and just after seing that and this one i can see how mch passion you have just by hearing you talk i like it. I will start watching your videos, like the energy and how you review the games

[@dankstar400]

I remember picking up final fantasy anthology on the PS1 I was so excited to play ff5 finally. I was glued to this game for weeks. Such an under rated game imo

[@krum1985]

That was my first introduction to the Final Fantasy franchise. There are so many good memories with that collection 😊

[@bcutler13]

Been playing AW 1+2 like crazy! Really hard to pull myself away to be a responsible husband/father, lol. It's so addicting! This will be a great way to pass the time the next 3 weeks until we get TotK.

[@UpsetN3RD]

Advance Wars 1 + 2 has been my weekend game,love revisiting these games and am having a blast with it just as I did when I first bought and played them during the GBA days

[@Eagleknight815]

I understand that emotion you got Johnny. Had that moment last year when I started on my PC. It's been nearly 30 years for FFVI!

[@kevinmichael3810]

Awesome video! Been playing Scarlet Nexus, Kasane story and Horizon Call of the Mountain, which I beat last night! Gonna be starting Burning Shores and RE 8 VR soon! Can’t wait for that!

[@neftalimonroy278]

Been wanting to play Advance Wars for years on the GBA and for some reason watching your video has finally convinced me haha thanks man, keep it up 👾

[@Gryzor88]

I feel the same about the music of Final Fantasy 4. It’s incredibly powerful and sends shivering waves of cozy nostalgia over me. An incredible score.

[@Motown_________88]

Honestly mate what I have been playing from the beginning of this year is Ys on PC Ys I & II Chronicles+ Complete Ys: The Oath in Felghana Complete Ys: Memories of Celceta Complete And now I am playing Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim

[@eternalwanderer3785]

I have watched/listened to a marathon of your reviews, and couldn't quite grasp why they're so good. Until I realized, unlike most reviewers, you treat each game like a piece of art. You don't just review whether it's good or bad, but the emotions it's strikes and the artistic achievements behind them. It's like watching someone review music records or movies. Thank you very much for that perspective and treating games for what it is: ART

[@jb0258]

The merchant definitely says "what are ya buyin?" At some point. I was at a friend's watching him play it and we both freaked out when it said it lol

[@themilkman5223]

I’ve recently bought a snes for the first time ever alongside Super Mario All Stars. I’m excited to buy and play all these classic games that I couldn’t play due to my age. I’m currently 19 years old so I really only know the DS up to Switch.

[@henrybarney3202]

Resident evil is too scary for me. I am playing Ys VIII based on your recommendations. It’s great!

[@johnlawful2272]

I'm scared cat too but I beat outlast and a few resident evil it's a very good feeling

[@TheGamingShelf]

Been blasting through the Pixel Remasters and been really enjoying the journey! The boosters are so nice because I wouldn’t be able to get through the games otherwise lol. Wrapping up 3 today and am excited to move on to the SNES entries.

[@luke3810]

Hi Taylor!

[@alexandrewolvex]

Me too i am playing Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster, i feel so nostalgic about this one. Back in the day i was always at my friend home to play Contra but one day he was playing Final Fantasy and i was like: dude can we play Contra because this game look boring. He replied NO, or you watch or you go back home, so i stayed, and i thank god i did. 2 week later he stopped the game because it was too hard for him so i ask him to borrow and that's when the love story began with Final Fantasy. So when a friend ask you stay and watch.... Do it you never know what might happen. So i played and finish my first FF with the very first one on the NES in 1990 i was 10yrs old. I was hooked very quickly. It was hard but i managed to get through the end. Then i saw FF II/IV at another friend home but i don't know why but i wasn't attracted to this one until later. Then FF III/VI came out and this one skyrocketed Final Fantasy to the top. I played this one so much that i know everything about it. I was the guy to call to know where to go or to do and when to get this or that, i was the living player's guide, i even receive call from guy i didn't even know ( a friend of a friend of a friend...) and 30 years later i am still friend with those guys : )

[@michaeloffgrid]

It's funny how we used to dismiss RPGs back then because of the simplistic graphics. But the truth was, they had the most rewarding gameplay!

[@Metalgeargamecat]

I’m surprised you haven’t done a reaction video for tears of the Kingdom trailer

[@phoenixact7219]

I'm currently playing through Valkyrie Elysium again. That game got passed over by a lot of people, but I thought it was really fun. I also spent to the last couple of months playing Metroid Prime Remastered, and no doubt I'll be going back to it again before long.

[@powerfulech0356]

Playing Wild Arms for the first time. It’s a great time, a little dated in some ways, but fun

[@Andre-vr1ul]

I've been playing some old games lately. Replayed Portal 2. Just finished basically 100% Valkyria Chronicles 4, such an amazing game. Also played Inside for the first time, very interesting and bizarre game, although it was a bit of a slog in the middle. Just started Valfaris from my backlog on Switch. What a great game! Hard but when you push through feels great :)

[@MrBacchus18]

Just finished Phantasy Star 1 on switch what a nostalgia trip 😊 Then just started Uncharted Lost Legacy which I’ve never played before.

[@akira4085]

Yup that's what great about being a gamer I know exactly where I was any day of any year just look up what games was out at the time and I know EXACTLY where I was and what I was doing where I was living, everything.

[@47drift]

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection has grabbed hold of me and refuses to let go. Awesome games.

[@JordansoBASED]

Same! U get for Switch or PS4/PS5?

[@47drift]

@@JordansoBASED Switch. Perfect games for the format of the system, I'd say.

[@hajimethefool]

I'm playing some awesome new old-school 3D platformer like Lunistice, Super Kiwi 64, Gwen the Hen 64 and Toree 3D !

[@carlos.cr.7139]

I couldn't explain it before but the smooth lettering/font in the FF remasters puts me off too. It's great to know you can switch back to pixel letters!

[@BoomstickGaming]

Hey, 300k! Gratz!

[@Adamchevy]

I also played Final Fantasy on the nes back when it came out. I loved this video, it’s exactly how I feel about these games. They also are like Mile markers in my life. Take care!

[@shallbeknown]

Not a Sunday morning without one of your videos!

[@gabrielmagno5492]

Great video! I'm playing Cuphead and Re4 Remake and I'm loving it. RE4 is just amazing, even with some graphic problems on the ps4 version. I'm became a huge resident evil with time, and i got say: all these remakes are amazing, 7 and 8 are also great, but the remakes are special. A great time to be a RE fan or to become one.

[@codyhughes90]

You’re such a good dude. I love watching your content!

[@arkknight92]

Oh man I remember playing ff3/6 back in 94. I was a 7th grader in junior high. Funny that I played that before 2/4. I still consider it one of my favorite games of all time. It’s perfect. Looking forward to playing the pixel remaster of it and 4. Both amazing games!

[@krum1985]

FF6 is still my favourite FF game 😊 I didn't play it on SNES, but on PSX as part of "Final Fantasy Collection". I didn't get far as it was in Japanese 😅 but I got to play it in English on an emulator not long after 🙂

[@piskipa]

I finished octopath 2 and loved it, enjoyed it way more than the first one. Also started fire emblem engage finally, so far it's awesome.. one of my best experiences with the series :D

[@wootsat]

Octopath 2 was an absolute masterpiece.

[@jimkirk2527]

Engage was fun

[@jrmann331]

I just finished RE4 last night. I think it was a great experience but not a perfect game. There were things I did not like what they changed and stuff that I really loved that they changed. I think they cut a lot of iconic moments from the original that was very disappointing. I loved the action from the original and they seemed to tone it down with this new version. I loved all the challenges and extra added side optional missions to do. I could be wrong, but I didn't like how weapons when you saved up to upgrade them never truly felt like they scaled to higher level impacts. I even unlocked the special added power to some guns and it never truly felt like power was noticeable. I liked how the story was explained better with more cut scenes. I also think a similar problem in RE2 Remake, I didn't like how slow Leon moved. He runs at the pace of a senior citizen. I liked the parry option, but I avoided close interactions because of having to always pay to repair body armor and knives. I think I would really enjoy replaying this game into the future with certain guns already unlocked. I think it was a great game overall I just have really high expectations from Capcom and RE. I enjoy both games the original and the Remake for the immense effort they out into it, but I think both games combined gets you pretty close to a perfect RE game.

[@gavinh1819]

Playing the exact same games at the moment, great video, what a year for video games 🎉

[@pianonotes1010]

The fact that FFVI is accessible to a larger audience on modern consoles is a wonderful thing.

[@BeefCakeMcMuffin]

I love your passion!! Never change that! Thank you. 😊

[@BigmanDogs]

I like that they added quality of life changes to FF like faster walk speed and exp boost etc. I'm young enough that I grew up playing retro games on emulators with fast forward, save state etc. It really makes the games so much more enjoyable. So many games nowadays try to artificially extend the playing time.

[@AHCOSTYA]

Playing through FFVI for the first time! Man crazy how that game can still hold up. The music is fantastic! Also went with the original GBA Advance Wars, having a good time with that as well.

[@rancoredsupes]

Definitely I will get the Pixel Remaster, also I´m very happy that you reached 300K subs I´ve been following the channel for a while, and seeing it grow is awesome. Greeting from Argentina!!! :)

[@talesfromthemidwest]

I just finished RE4 remake on ps5 about 10 minutes ago. What a great game! It was the first RE game I've ever played but it won't be the last.

[@davidsmart2388]

My mate ordered me to buy this game. It was from his childhood… can understand why. Got all 3 of those titles and it’s gonna be a great year 😊

[@dannylenz3006]

I felt it too man I've wanted a ff6 remake remake and wow it's hit home for me I feel spoiled! It really does bring out the past memories!! And yes original music is the best for me as well. And you talked me in advanced wars I'm gonna get it thanks again John!

[@TheNawaf258]

Just started playing wonder boy and the crused kingdom and I’m going to say it is really fun to play and I’m enjoying it

[@TwoEyesOpen]

No joke, I just watched your "Best Game Night Ever" video this past Thursday, the day before my girlfriend was about to head out of town (similar to your story, I was about to have a Friday to myself). I've been meaning to do it after watching so many of your videos, this weekend I finally did it!! I downloaded Sega Ages Phantasy Star just like you did in your story, played it for the first time ever Saturday morning. Here we are in the early afternoon Sunday and I'm proud to say I beat it. What a lovely game, I'm so glad I took your word and gave it a chance. Before your channel I didn't even know there was anything besides Phantasy Star Online. - Dustin from Two Eyes Open PS: That magic gate that was holding nothing but a burger in one of the final dungeons was diabolical! You know the devs were laughing their asses off when they put that in there!

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

That is soo great to hear!!

[@DManGaming18]

I finished RE4 Remake not too long ago and now i've been hooked on playing Dead Island 2 and am gonna be checking out the Street Fighter 6 demo! Then next weekend is Star Wars! WHAT A YEAR MAN! Soooo many good games coming out so I feel you on this one man! haha. We having a good year for videogames that's for dang sure! and it's only gonna get better!!!

[@theconsolekiller7113]

Your memory isnt completely wrong I dont think. ALOT was changed as far as areas and segments that were either cut or added from the OG game. The truck scene was cut, the wrecking ball scene is completely different now and in an outside area, and other things were removed like the shipping container boss fight and running from the giant statue. Some cuts were for the better but some parts like the truck I wouldve liked to see kept in. Awesome remake overall. Worst part for me was the extended ashley puzzle segment. They decided to build on the shittiest scene of the OG game for some reason. They got rid of the block puzzle atleast, but some other irritating puzzles slowed the pace for me.

[@taylorslayer]

I just finished Beyond Oasis (The Story of Thor) for the first time this weekend. Been a long time coming!

[@peachfuzz137]

I’m Playing Banjo & Kazooie on the original N64. And I’m waiting for my OLED TOTK edition Switch to come out of Friday and to play Legend of Zelda: TOTK when it’s released can’t wait to play this game.

[@jonwolfenden]

Spent a ton of time in the hospital in the early 2000’s and I played the crap out of the original 2 gba advance wars games. So thrilled to have these games on my switch.

[@bravespartan1282]

I actually got to finish up Portal 2 both the single player mode and the co-op mode with one of my friends this past weekend and glad to finally get a chance to complete it after leaving it on hold for years along with finishing up the more recent Tron Identity game on the Switch and currently reliving Final Fantasy 5 again through the pixel remaster since it will be awhile for the physical copy comes back in stock! :D

[@davidcoupal5106]

I just bought a OLED Switch and I've been playing Ori and the Blind Forest right now. The graphics are stunning and the platforming is very challenging. I'm having a great time trying to get through the levels.

[@BMW-sd6nn]

Adoring Advanced Wars and Fire Emblem Engage, its my childhood all over again.

[@Veo87]

I started Ni No Kuni 2 a couple of days ago. I didn't ever get around to playing the first one, but the second one was on sale for about $12 on the Playstation store, so I got it. I'm enjoying it so far. I really like the aesthetic for the most part since I like the Ghibli style, but I admit I don't like the times where the camera is in an isometric view over the overworld or the kingdom you're building with the characters in a chibi style. The story is fine enough, but there are aspects of the story and characters that I'm finding awkward. I'm still early on, so perhaps more development will happen as I play that will make some things make more sense, but we'll see. I'm most looking forward to Tears of the Kingdom, of course, but I may try Jedi Survivor when it comes out as well. I'm also looking forward to Ys X, though I'm not sure if that's coming to the U.S. this year. If the Elden Ring DLC comes out this year, I'll definitely play that as well.

[@OriginalMasters]

The original merchant’s voice-our friends still reference it to this day!

[@d1gitaldave]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that relates their lifetime in terms of video games were we playing 😅

[@nspades]

The merchant does say what are you buying from time to time

[@retrogamedreamer8761]

Thanks for brightening up my evening here! Currently re-starting Zelda: BotW, playing through Live a Live and absolutely loving Drainus on the Switch; which has been one of my favourite shooters for a very long time. Just feels SO good. Be sure to check it out if you love old school shmups!