Top 6 Times Isai Actually Tried in Melee Singles

Now, he will try.
These are some of the rare moments Isai actually tries to win and goes full Super Saiyan, destroying his opponent in the process.
Isai, the inventor of the term Don't get hit, was an absolutely amazing and unique player that was extremely far ahead of his time, his Falcon was light years ahead any other Falcon in the game at the time. Unfortunately he rarely tried in Singles causing not many matches of him playing at his full potential to exist. Here, I've compiled matches of him playing at his max potential showcasing just how insane he was. Unfortunately, Isai has quit Melee so these may be the last we see of Isai going full Super Saiyan :(
Thanks for watching!
Inspired by: / itsbmegaming
If you're interested in watching The Smash Bros documentary, click here: • The Smash Brothers Doc...
Songs used:
Disco Dan - Blue Lightning: • Disco Dan - Megaman 3 ...
The Octopus Project - Fuguefat: • The Octopus Project - ...
Special thanks to:
East Point Pictures: / @eastpointpictures
HeartBreakKid89: / @heartbreakkid89
What: / @whatwhatwhatwhatwhat
UM Smash: / @juggleguy
r0ks0x: / @r0ks0x

[@Rhino1004]

Isai has convinced me that the Smash scene is an anime

[@ThatBugBehindYou]

you would be correct in that thought.

[@bobcubeS]

Him and Rudolph. Rudolph would be the goofy villain that comes back every episode to annoy the protagonist.

[@ThunderDong]

fancy seeing you here

[@ThatBugBehindYou]

Holy shit, watch Ping Pong: the Animation. It's literally just this but with ping pong.

[@alejandrorivas4585]

He's like bunta from initial d, would curbstomp anybody if he bothered to try

[@Young-bx2pf]

Isai never grabs and tech chases with down throw he just comes at you 1 million miles per hour with a knee in your face.

[@GiozillaOG]

OMG, n0ne is modern Isai!

[@Gothic3Hero]

I'd say these stocks are looking a lot like S2J's johnny stocks. Nvm. now that I think about is S2J actually does a lot of tech chases during johnny stock moments.

[@kirjian]

EMG*

[@wraith.ferron]

The knee had always been in your face. You just never realized it.

[@starfox300]

Watch how Mango plays Falcon, Isai played really similar to that.

[@SquiddyShyguy]

Isai is the only player where if you beat him, you don't actually feel like you beat him lmao

[@shmurdy]

did you watch armada vs plup at summit 3? not really the same thing, but damn lol that set was just depressing

[@MrPK-]

You'll feel like you lost anytime you play against him lmao

[@DrewMcDaniel]

The same is true when you play against a low tier. They can just blame the character. This is the low tier advantage.

[@shmurdy]

***** The whole 'Low tier option select" thing is nothing like this honestly. Isai's case was hm sandbagging, while low tier mains are actually trying but they'll just blame their character for all of their losses. One is just poor mentality (from a competitive stand point at least) while the other is a really toxic mindset.

[@kkokay4]

You're forgetting westballz

[@Ice135Cold]

The king that didn't want the crown.

[@kuroboshiron]

haha nice way to put it

[@gwero7320]

OtherMichael I know this is 8 months old, but damn that was poetic

[@PrinceVamp]

Zeke Torres I know this is 11 months old but damn I agree

[@BurningBridgeStudios]

I know this is 1 month old but I also agree

[@tacothebreator]

I know this is 11 hours old but I agree as well.

[@PreacherJenkins]

Near perfect ledge dashing, wavedashing, super consistent l cancelling, jab resetting, moonwalking and ridiculous precision all only a few years after the game was out and the meta was barely developed. A legend for sure.

[@despicableone4495]

A lot of his abilities naturally transferred over from his expertise and knowledge of Smash 64 which he had already been playing proficiently for many years by the time of competitive Melee's inception

[@Nikke-nn5mn]

So Isai is Gohan of melee. amazing potential. almost never does anything with it

[@DrewMcDaniel]

He still plays 64 I think

[@jimmiewoodsjw]

Chill Villain was*

[@ghoulbuster1]

just like gohan, went to study, never to fight again...

[@tlswhdgjs]

Probly "So Isai 'was' Gohan of melee."

[@TA-ew9bi]

that's different Gohan stopped trying because of Chi-Chi/Akira Toriyama

[@BlackiceNoku]

Basically what I'm getting is that when Isai was serious he was a God before "The Gods" even existed.

[@thebananamelon5065]

He beat the shit outta M2K didn't he?

[@SSB_Seal]

+The Banana Melon M2K was not a god at the time.

[@Bradyboy26]

BlackiceNoku well not quite he would have been a "god" along with Ken at the time if he actually tried the problem was he didn't try most of the time

[@rafaelcastillo670]

In that case he would be a "Titan" (Greek mythology, predecessors to gods like Zeus)

[@iTracti0n]

Black Ice Niki Him, Ken, and Azen were the 3 original Gods

[@Jabadamazo]

Ken said in the documentary that basically if Isai had wanted to, he would have been the best player in the world. I think this makes that pretty clear.

[@breadloaf1064]

Exactly this. It’s so clear that, if isai had wanted it, he would have far outshined Ken honestly, or at the least, it would have been an era of two gods, instead of just Ken being the best.

[@damienkun8786]

qay

[@joel198d]

@@damienkun8786 xDdddddd

[@randomd00d19]

The 6th god: the one that fakes mortality

[@DecemberTrades]

randomd00d19 Woah. That's sounds hella cool lol

[@GrandDaddyCough]

dont be lame.

[@AeroVolt28]

what are the other 5

[@ornaterope8319]

M2K, the first god: The soul crusher n0ne, the second god: The challenge taker

[@nekomancer545]

scorponok28 I could be wrong cuz i forgot but i think it's M2K, Mang0, Armada, Hbox and... crap i forgot the last one. maybe im wrong lol

[@joshuaharris5032]

I feel like it's an honor to get a tryhard match from isai

[@lorenzobarchiesi2058]

Yeah like"woah he actually cared"

[@nbshftr]

Not really, all you would have to do is take a stock from him while hes sandbagging and taunt him afterward

[@lorenzobarchiesi2058]

@@nbshftr so taunt to get bodied

[@aggroknight4259]

NB Captain Falcon's taunt could be taken literally here. "Show me your moves!"

[@jesusantispray]

I feel like Isai didn't actually get much enjoyment from winning because he was just such an insanely natural god at this game; perhaps for even deeper personal reasons as well. He knew other people enjoyed winning so he'd let them win cause he didn't want them feeling bad with him absolutely dominating and so instead tried to give them the rush of the win even though they deep down knew he was sandbagging.

[@ClintonChelak]

Gavin Rae I don't believe it. Not trying is one person's way of saying he is afraid of actual failure. If he "never tried," I doubt he ever thought he was good enough.

[@japaroads]

Nah. Gavin's closer to the mark then you are, man. Isaiah's match against Ken proves that he's capable of putting it all on the line against impossible odds. He came back to do a reverse 3-0 against Ken, the best player in the world at the time. Match 4, in particular, has him coming back against a huge stock deficit. He wasn't afraid. Not at all.

[@jesusantispray]

Clinton Chelak have you watched the smash documentary man? most of the clips are just copied and pasted from it tbh though GRmash did put in some custom edits as well but what I'm trying to say is you don't seem that familiar with who Isai is.. Sure you may be kind of right in the fact that not trying makes you a failure but it isn't always that simple.. Isai was a very quiet and in some cases depressed individual so he may have been second guessing himself... but the matter of the fact is that Isai was indisputably the best player in the world back then when he actually tried, he just didn't have that drive to win unless he was in 2v2's because then he was fighting for a friend and not just himself. Literally every single one of the players that helped form the smash community as it is today testifies that Isai was unbeatable when he actually tired. We wouldn't have competitive smash like we do today if it weren't for him because of all the times he carried Ken or helped Ken practice to get as good as he was.

[@Ridghost]

Also it's very obvious when someone is sandbagging compared to someone who is trying but sucking and making excuses. All these pro-players believe he was sandbagging, when they are in a culture where many pro's do make excuses and "john" a hell of a lot. That's because they know, when someone attempts to waveshine, but fucks up, they were trying. When someone basically suicides every stock, without even caring, that's sandbagging. On top of the fact that it's proven that this guy can go beast mode during a finals, shows that he isn't a choker and he is capable of getting into the "zone" whenever he needs to. The guy is naturally god like at Melee, but he is not a competitor at heart, he is just a gamer. It's no disrespect, but Isai had no competitive spirit for Melee. He does now for 64, but he certainly didn't for Melee.

[@jesusantispray]

yeah man I can't wait to see how he performs in the 64 tournies cause the "short fox combo" he just uploaded the other day was absolutely nuts....

[@tbanderr]

A wild Isai appeared! -LOSE -LOSE -LOSE -LOSE

[@NamiseSports]

A wild Isai appeared! -LOSE -LOSE -LOSE -Expect him to sandbag

[@KingKojo]

A wild Isai appeared! -Get scared and SD -Lose -Lose -Get sandbagged on.

[@zachs.4371]

Isai used Sandbag Isai fainted

[@DenDhur]

The Golden Age of Smash, the founders and creators of what the game is today. Ken might have been the King, but only because Isai decided that he didn't want the crown, ... he did want that cape though

[@bolshevikY2K]

*goes down 2-0 against ken* Isai: DOWNLOAD COMPLETE Ken: oh no *reverse 3-0's ken*

[@Mr.Faust3]

Isai: don’t get so cocky

[@FlamingZelda3]

Reverse 3-0s best player in the world

[@Cressx]

So super talented, but never tries to win until pushed. I wonder if he realizes he is an anime stereotype?

[@crowns9966]

His background inspiration was a friend, not money and as you said he never cares until he's pushed to a limit, he definitely is an anime stereotype and I wonder if he knows about this video lol

[@grimabsolssbm]

Wtf isai's old ass combos still hold up really well today

[@grimabsolssbm]

That first combo on pokefloats with whooper was fucking sick

[@RedHairdo]

More or less. But I have no doubt today Isai would display far, far better gameplay than this, if he ever tried again. He would certainly rise to the top quickly. A true lord of Smash.

[@YacubCubby13579ZR]

Grim Absol it's shown somewhere in this video, but even so people have known that Isai was Hax dashing back in 2005, years before it even became a term. He was so ahead of his time but his personal life/mentality just got to him so much :/

[@7tales357]

YacubCubby13579ZR hes naturally good at this game. he just doesn't have a push to be better

[@3Qz_]

He created the Falcon meta afterall. Not too surprising tbh lol

[@Ludvix]

Thanks GR for finding the clips and compiling this video :) was well put together

[@VoidTime]

Ludvix sup ludvix

[@VoidTime]

Ludvix are you ready to get rekt? :^)

[@delirioussoldier3673]

Void stahp.

[@oldmanlolipawp5809]

It’s all in the documentary

[@Cyn2k]

Oh shit what's up dood?

[@markdigz]

"Don't get hit" - Isai

[@hermitvii5757]

Isai defines "i fight for my friends" i wouldn't be suprised if he ever picked up Ike in another smash

[@kidkyryte]

Ken and Isai. More than gods, Elder Gods some might say.

[@jgfitnesssarms9577]

Viceroy ken is the king of smash, maybe a god at the time in comparison but ken definitely is still trying 100% right now and can't keep up with the actual gods. So I wouldn't call ken an elder god rather than just his current title as the king. Isai in my opinion though is THE Smash Brother, which in my opinion is of a higher tier then that of even a god

[@PrettyPieHead]

The Gods are gods, Ken is the king, and Isai the legend.

[@Katalowins]

the old gods and the new

[@LightningMcMurphy]

Ken has stated that all though he does play to win, he doesn't practice to be the best. He plays because people want him to not because he loves the game. He does it for the fans so he no longer cares about being the best.

[@YOTSUBA_desu]

ha

[@fireemblemaddict128]

If there's one player's abilities I want, it's not Armada, Mango, Hungrybox or even M2K; I want Isai's hidden powers.

[@RedHairdo]

Too much for a single person to bear.

[@7tales357]

Terror of Pirate's Cove, Foxy! isai was one punch man he gave up : [

[@wwspd7105]

Neil the ass titan too much for a mere ningen(mortal)

[@yosephbailey8114]

Poor PPMD

[@fortuneunfaded]

gimme ppmd+plup with a dash of m2k

[@jakesmith9438]

Isai's a beast man, great music choice by the way. Really brings you back to the old days of melee combo videos

[@GR.]

Thanks! Yeah I really wanted to use music that worked with the gameplay but also had an old school feel

[@jakesmith9438]

GRsmash and I think you nailed it on the head, never stop making smash content. what you do for the community is incredible :)

[@RedHairdo]

Your choices were absolutely brilliant, GRsmash.

[@MATTierial]

The good music came from the smash documentary parts.

[@TheRagingZen]

Mega Man 3 intro music (: Mega Man music in general is always a good choice.

[@GoTree64]

A year later so this is probably buried, but i need this off my chest. All the people denying the potential of Isai were he to be playing today are basing it off this gameplay exclusively without thinking of time. Were he to consistently actually try and practice as much as the other pros, considering his gameplay over 5 years ago looks like todays meta movement, imagine how much he'd evolve his own playstyle to today. He'd absolutely be a god. After all, like they said, that final match with Ken is what sparked the melee scene to explode into what it is today. Without him Melee would never have gotten as much recognition as today nor would tech have evolved this quickly.

[@Marconius17]

Hardly an unpopular opinion. The top comment here ( which was made 2 years ago ), basically says the same thing.

[@skelly1555]

Marconius17 nobody claimed that it was.

[@Marconius17]

Skelly the original comment makes it seem like it’s a new revelation .

[@skelly1555]

Marconius17 nah, but it does make it seem like it’s some sort of dramatic, life-changing fact.

[@skelly1555]

Marconius17 this man said “I need this off my chest”

[@cannibalcris6875]

This video made me want to watch the Smash Documentary and I just finished watching it. Man.....it changed my life.

[@LeaGibson1]

Same. Only reason I'm into the fighting scene and spending way to much on flights to catch tourneys now.

[@GrandDaddyCough]

spending way too much because you dont win.

[@LeaGibson1]

Spectators always win my friend.

[@Godslayer1975]

Lea G lololol stupidest thing i have heard , studies have shown for all things at least 40% of people at events the spectators are very un satisfied and leave early . please think before you say stupid things as i was a spectator at one event on westcoast it was horrible it must have been man children who put it together it was the worst set up ever . worse its bad enough that my girlfriend wanted to go in first 20 min because every guy there was virgin or they were just perverts (take your Pick) that acted like they never saw a woman in there life and not just her the few that were at tournament all felt the same. So dont say spectators always win in fact the real percentage and studies for events of all kinds show its the opposite that they lose that more are unsatisfied.

[@cannibalcris6875]

Dude. no one cares about what you have to rant about LMFAO.

[@sacthequeen4295]

Isai must be the only man who can defy the law of "taunt to get bodied".

[@nasher99]

Yeah because he created it

[@plumebrisee6206]

You forget Djagof

[@MrRagePotato]

The Isai segment of the SMASH documentary always gives me chills. The music, Isai's speaking parts and all the other Pro's talking about him, especially Wife talking about how he suspects that Isai has always had a certain amount of pain. It show a certain human aspect to it all SMASH is a video game; it was played by people who were, at the time, seeking an escape from life Video games may have established a place in this materialist world today but they were always an escape from realty And i feel that most of the people who play video games can connect with Isai much more than they can Mango or M2K or Armada or any other pro player sheerly because he played for the love of the game Not because he wanted to be the best Not because he had a point to prove But because he enjoyed playing the game, both against people of his own skill level and people who sucked dick at a videogame

[@Godslayer1975]

lol sure , speak for your self DR,PHIL.

[@showsister69]

It gave me chills until you realize he's just an emotionally stunted adult and then it's kinda sad. Dude could of been the best at something but his mind is rotted by anime and couldn't handle his crush not liking him. He's a cool story, but that's about it. Mangos smash story is more compelling to the layman imo stick with him

[@somereallybroodyguy3238]

I have a feeling that if this man was still playing up to date and actually tried, he'd be more than a god.

[@kamahhl]

yes

[@weetswa4550]

D Undiivine No.

[@sassyflygonthesecond4993]

yes

[@RedHairdo]

My dream match is seeing Armada vs. PPMD vs. Isai. And have 1000 matches between them recorded.

[@starfox300]

Yeah he was really ahead of his time, if he had actually put everything he's got into the game he would have become ridiculous. Really sad that he doesn't like Melee anymore.

[@stormcutter59]

Isai doest win as much because he just takes pity on them. Our Lord is truly merciful

[@maidewelook]

It’s crazy to think that in 2023 isai is able to still show off his skills by winning in smashcon - smash 64

[@MarthMain]

I always wondered why they glossed over the fact he is still considered one of the best 64 players ever. His dominance was way longer than kens in that game. Only Post 2010 did he start losing finals and such. To this day he could walk into a 64 tourney and win the whole thing. No one would be surprised that he won, only that he even showed up lol.

[@Sh4rtL0rd]

Accurate

[@blooburryz6887]

This aged well

[@Stickerbrushes]

This aged SUPER well :D

[@jordandwiggins1026]

6-0 SSC

[@edgar8316]

Isai uploaded a video on his youtube yesterday! He hasnt uploaded a video in 2 years. He is still alive :')

[@ozymandiasii7110]

EdgarL26 youtube channel?

[@racheldweeb8123]

EdgarL26 Whats his youtube?

[@tesaws]

EdgarL26 what's his channel?

[@lordofskin]

"Isai Alvarado"

[@LukeMM95]

He went to a few 64 tournaments this year.

[@clink-5512]

This was honestly a really interesting video on Isai. The dude was the definition of a god

[@ZyrusSmith]

Then why is he a nobody now?

[@ZyrusSmith]

Gods have a legacy. He doesn't.

[@Rassmaster]

Isai does have a legacy...dafuq?

[@EricQuach]

Zyrus Smith he's not a nobody wtf ??

[@ZyrusSmith]

Nobody has ever heard of him.

[@twilightknight123]

I was about to criticize you for not including his utter destruction of the east coast in that crew battle (mainly because I've never been able to find any footage of it), but once I saw the bonus screen, I knew exactly what to expect. I have so much respect for Isai both as a person and as a player. He doesn't play to win, he plays to have fun. If he wins, that's a bonus. If winning means making other people happy, then he'll make it happen.

[@SSB_Seal]

There is no footage of it (on KZbin at least), that's why you can't find it. The montage is made up of pictures of the characters and clips from other random matches.

[@twilightknight123]

101mrcrazyman I personally put him on a pedestal not because he plays well or is famous, but because he is an amazing person who has stayed true to himself throughout the years despite the fame he has gotten. Not to mention he is actually a decent person unlike some people (hint hint).

[@abel.6945]

Hi GRsmash, I had to comment about how much I love your Top ** vids! I have been watching them for a while and they never fail to impress me! GREAT WORK :)

[@GR.]

Thanks man!

[@matheusvasiliauskassoares4361]

Also, I've learned a lot of stuff just by watching his videos, since it's usually a video having a specific technique as a "theme" it's easier to understand it

[@mikea-c6664]

Dude I think we rewatched the documentary's for the 10th time at the same time

[@abel.6945]

No problem!! :)

[@XMan396]

Osiris197 exactly what i was thinking lol

[@battle_on]

Watching Isai(ah) play with effort is like an emotional experience. You know when he was trying that there was real purpose behind those matches; he felt like there was something to prove. Man, I miss watching him play :/ Probably my favorite to ever play the game...him and PPMD just have/had this insane next level they could tap into if the situation was right.

[@plutoniocoyote]

So Pokefloats was once legal !

[@psnpanuch8142]

C Plutonio every stage was legal

[@jchunter21]

it still is in some major tournaments actually

[@brucewayne4172]

Wiki Carlson no it's not, what are you smoking

[@jchunter21]

nigga read the fucking rule set for evo if you ever care also hyrule temple is legal

[@iTracti0n]

C Plutonio There used to be items too

[@UnOfficialPrimitive]

good thing I watched all 4 parts of the smash documentary before coming here or I probably wouldn't know who isai is

[@matiullahraoufi7782]

UnOfficial Primitive we are too young

[@SSB_Seal]

4? There's 9 parts. Intro, seven players, ending.

[@dLzzzgaming]

so he watched up until Isai episode

[@SSB_Seal]

+dLzzz. Judas Ezekiel I only said that because he said "ALL" four parts

[@dLzzzgaming]

SSB_Seal You are right.

[@tiaraguy7705]

Isai is probably my biggest Smash idol and just watching him, someone who understood the game on such a deeper during his time, just gets me so excited.

[@jumpshawt]

0:47 i think he was going for the hits to be in sync with the dreamland theme

[@juanmjx]

Blue Spark Thought the same

[@StrongArmElijah]

How can someone be this good and this lethargic all at the same time.

[@yugijak]

Perhaps because it got boring. Saitama syndrome.

[@combativeThinker]

You lose your motivation to play when there are no worthy adversaries for you to face.

[@johndad2201]

Bro are you this delusional? you think that isai was that much better than everyone else so he didnt try? nah more like he doesn't like the game idiot.

[@yugijak]

Matt Stevens Eh, who knows? It could be a combination of both. But if he didn't like the game why would he play competitive teams?

[@combativeThinker]

Matt Stevens Everybody knew he was the best; he didn't have to prove anything to anybody, so he didn't. It's that simple.

[@matildabreence7685]

upsmash to knee?????? what a fucking god

[@wologames]

More so than that, at this time DI and Smash DI weren't really relevant things. Even then when they were used, they weren't used to the potential they are now.

[@daniel.5007]

Marisa Nya gtfo. nobody cares what you do lol. this was way back when they just went for things. this shit was hype. if something like that happened now-a-days, it would just be okay. but in '06? was sick. "not trying to be a negative Nancy" yet being one lol.

[@matildabreence7685]

Youz mad brah. thank you for noy shitting on my comment homie

[@daniel.5007]

Derpik Smash anytime man. some people just don't appreciate things anymore it seems lol. if you saw that combo more than 10 years ago then I'm sure you'd get hyped over it. it's just awesome seeing all the combos/techs way back.

[@Justpassingby204]

Youz mad brah. Agreed

[@faby6515]

I believe the reason of why Isai is just so good is NOT that he's just naturally good at Melee like everyone says. I believe it's all because 64 mechanics, like the long ass hitstone, bad recoveries, Z-cacelling, and when playing Melee all those dificulties are gone, and I believe that's also a reason of why Wizzrobe' SDI is just unreal

[@playstationarusu]

I don't think it's a matter of the "difficulties" of 64 being absent, I mean Z cancelling is more lenient and rewarding than L cancelling. The games are just really similar, and experience in one will show in the other.

[@sgtfignewton9413]

6:50 was that a fucking triple knee

[@combativeThinker]

That ain't Falco.

[@KyletheReflectionist]

DAT AIN'T FALCON!

[@iam._miah45]

oh baby a triple lol Isai is a goat

[@TheNiceguy1156]

that was the worst d.i i have ever seen holy shit

[@localneo-graphic4647]

+Fat Boyz I too have come back to a video I've seen, seen a comment I'd responded to before, and said the exact same damn thing I did months ago.

[@karmalapples5942]

Aw, that's really cute. The whole Melissa and Isai thing.

[@iRedditShorts]

I don't get it. Who's Melissa and why do people keep mentioning her when talking about Isai?

[@karmalapples5942]

It said in the video. Isai was in the finals and he didn't care, so he was getting his ass kicked. But then Melissa came and cheered him on and suddenly he made up his losses and won. :)

[@karmalapples5942]

Aw, I didn't even notice that! That's so cute!!

[@starfox300]

Yeah but they never got together

[@ROYBGP]

starfox300 real depressing.

[@EC_Tavo]

Its interesting how this now looks like Evo pools level gameplay, melee has evolved into some crazy shit.

[@jackalvonstone250]

Toby Paul Don't forget Jeapie and Hax.

[@EC_Tavo]

***** Whats your region? Im from SoCal. For his time Isai was amazing dont get me wrong im not trying to discredit his talent. Hes a melee hero to say the least, however the stuff they did first is now standard to be decent at your locals. Especially if you're a falcon main.

[@starfox300]

Lol people in pools don't triple knee people.

[@donaldmcdonald3434]

lmao you need to get out more

[@EC_Tavo]

donaldmcdonald Lol you mean to tourneys or in general? I assure you as much as I love melee I have a life out of it. Imo melee isn't something your life should revolve around. With that said I try to go to tourneys at least once a week but school and social life takes priority over it.

[@hcrisis]

I feel like isai is the only old school player that still looks great if u go back and watch his old matches

[@itsbmeGaming]

Is it weird that I get nostalgic for my own music video because of that Mega Man remix? Thanks GRsmash for all your videos. The best Melee channel on KZbin. I don't think beyond it being a meme that people really know that Isai was really that good when he tried and could make even Ken look like a scrub when he went all out.

[@ALazyLad]

Reverse 3-2 victory over Ken after trailing 2-0 This dude must've been an absolute monster to literally go "It's time to win."

[@marshallbrooks2371]

I think isai was my first ever KZbin subscription. Back when sets got uploaded 1 game at a time with no commentary lol. He'll always be a legend to me

[@samya.2778]

Isai almost never tried in Melee, even GR Smash didn't manage to make a top 10. ROFL.

[@javidrafiek]

The grandfather of smash.

[@mcnalga]

Javid Rafiek Grandfather of Falcon

[@project_pears]

Javid Rafiek granddad

[@daniel.5007]

RisingMist that's what grandfather is genius

[@javidrafiek]

Youz mad brah. its a meme dawg.

[@daniel.5007]

Javid Rafiek is everything a meme?

[@Gandalf_on_a_Skateboard]

Definitely one of my favorite videos from GRsmash I wish isai would come back to Melee for a tournament or 2 but he's all N64 now 😥 But god damn I love all his matches he has with Superboomfan and tacos and a lot of them So fun to watch him go at it in a game that's pretty much known as HIS game I guess that's why he chooses to stay with 64

[@TheAlfy312]

Isai, the king who didn't want the throne

[@Scarrnix]

The outcome of a match against Isai was never determined by the opponents' skill level. It was determined by whether Isai had decided to win or not.

[@InsanityReborn]

Isai in singles: 'Meh.' Isai in doubles: '... Alright, yeah. I got this one. And the next one. Just stay back.'

[@ZeNsmash]

I've always wondered GRsmash... Why is James Franco on your profile picture?

[@sawahman54]

“yeyus”

[@davidquezada50]

Hots for him.

[@Coolquip43]

GRSmash is James Franco

[@FreyrFox]

that opening picture almost makes me as sad as not having isai/hax/ppmd around much at all currently. good video

[@DiscoCokkroach]

2:37 - The music syncs perfectly with Isai's combo.

[@firewall5189]

Legit every single move is in sync with the clapping wtf

[@Kebabrulle4869]

So Isai is the ultimate god of melee, and there is litterally no one that can even compare to him, and therefor, he doesn't enjoy the game any longer, and thus, he stopped playing the game. Actually really sad.

[@weetswa4550]

Truls Henriksson Or he's overrated, enjoys 64 more, has the opposite of a superiority complex (the actual name escapes me atm) where he gains happiness from seeing others happy; even if he has to put himself lower or out of the picture completely. Y'know, things that actually make sense.

[@sel2230]

Byron Flores I think inferiority is the word you are looking for

[@Kebabrulle4869]

Yeah maybe ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@grantalexanderscott]

Definitely one of your best, if not the best, edited video you've done. This got me so hyped when I first saw it, and really showed just what it takes to become a Super Saiyan at Smash.

[@Skelen]

Isai was playing like pros today, and his mind games are unheard of back then! He could've taken this game to another level if he still would've been playing. I salute you, original C.Falcon!😎 6:52 !!! 3 knees! back then that was unknown/impossible to man but not for Isai, BEAST!!! Even to this day that's hard to do! Isai does it like it's his breakfast 😏.

[@sweetleafills]

I genuinely look up to Isai. He seems like such a kind soul, and the reason im a filthy captain falcon player

[@deadaccount968]

Yo GRsmash someone called ''Maheer Huq'' just uploaded a video called ''what....'' , and it's just a reupload of your Top 10 Commentator Goofs #2 , but he credits himself in the description and doesn't even mention you. Just wanted to let you know

[@deadaccount968]

nvm he just put the video on private (maybe me commenting that I know it s not his video scared him off, or it was just a joke for his friends or something)

[@threed7]

Isai’s movement even in todays scene is so crisp. Like man he’s really good. I miss a lot of the older players. Isai was always one of my faves. Being about 13-14 watching the documentary I really enjoyed learning about him. I remember doing a pretty good drawing in miiverse of him wish I kept it or had a picture of it.

[@gravuun5753]

**PTSD from seeing Poke Floats being legal**

[@Psytheslasher]

Found the new gen

[@ZombieKitty321]

that whole part of the doc is what made me start playing smash and isai is the reason i play falcon. great vid gr :D

[@OatmealCreamPie]

Isai is if you merged Saitama, Rock Lee, and Gohan into one being. Simply put, Isai is the God of Melee that never desired a throne for himself. He is so overpowered in terms of skill, reaction, technique, etc. that he can defeat everyone he plays against-even the greatest players such as Ken and Azen are easily dealt with. But he chooses not to because a) he doesn't fight for himself, and b) he believes every player of Melee should have the opportunity to defeat him, and therefore he suppresses his latent potential. However, when someone precious to him is watching him, cheering him on, he brings forth his full power and does all he can to win the match. It is with these qualities that define what was, is, and forever will be the True God of Smash-one who sought glory and accomplishment for the sake of others, and kept his methods simple yet true with his ageless quote that will be passed down for generations to come. "Don't get hit."

[@itsbmeGaming]

It’s funny to me how the cynical meme “if only Isai tried” has become so prevalent that people are oblivious and think Isai was just overhyped. The truth is he just didn’t enjoy the game anymore and stopped caring. He was a monster when he did want to win and was truly ahead of his time. His movement was ridiculous and even most modern players aren’t this technical. I hope one day Isai gets on unranked and schools some people. They need to remember his name.

[@kevinrutledge9656]

this is as GRsmash as anything GRsmash has ever done

[@Optimistical]

This is one of those comments you have to read 2-3 times to understand what you just said. I still laughed because of how you said it.

[@eliasgarcia6576]

It's funny to see people saying things like "The new meta wouldn't fit Isai old playstyle" while he was the first to ever do shield dropping and wave landing in 2004 which the current meta uses. One more thing, he has a Shiek!!!!

[@Raveman540]

How to play against ISAI: Unplug Controller Walk away

[@rohanix8953]

Isai used to be my favorite player… it's awesome to see him in his prime, exerting himself to the fullest. Thanks for making this video. :)

[@geoffreyprecht2410]

I love how that level of play would barely get you through pools in a local nowadays. Shit's gotten fancy since then, and I keep wishing I was in the scene when these guys were relevant. It would have been fun to see them in their prime.

[@ameersher]

That's where you're wrong kiddo

[@raulsaucedostuff]

+Illuminati No, he's right. Isai was a god of course but the meta has evolved so much. A lot of the amazing stuff you se here is outdated but still awesome for the time this was happening. Maybe you need to spend more time in the lab.

[@trulsrohk9]

What are you going on about? Isai trying when he was in his prime would annihilate everyone at the vast majority of locals today. You have to understand that yes, his movement and all that was godlike for his time and is kind of standard today. However, what made him amazing, I think, was his neutral and his reads. Both of those in his prime were lightyears beyond that of talented local players today.

[@allwittynamestaken]

Raúl de la Garza lmao name one thing in this vid that wouldn't be considered solid fundamental play and bnb combos. the meta has absolutely evolved but to the point that one of the best in the world in 05 couldn't make it past pools? that's wayyyy over the top

[@asdasdasdasdasdasd2849]

It would for sure get you through pools. He's a super smart player with a great combo and neutral game. It's not a coincidence he's still a top player in 64, if he put effort into melee he'd easily be top 100.

[@nickylam4129]

I just entered the smash scene in 2014. And man do I wish I was 10 years earlier, the tournaments back then just seem way more hyped. You'd also see the rise of new players and see not only the meta game evolve, but the fanbase as well. Salty players and fanbases of different smash games didn't exist yet, it wasn't about the money, just about having a great time with some Melee. It's awesome that there are still records of the tournaments that took place way back then, so I can proudly say: Smash used to be better.

[@knacka4731]

Lord Swagnemite "Salty players didn't exist yet" I lol'ed. Also you can't really tell, if it was better in the past since you weren't even there.

[@SomersBugtopia]

knacka x People are arguably saltier now, in the sense that they just whine and scream.

[@cameronmason4452]

nah mate idk what your talking about if you go to a local tourney that's nothing to do with money since 99% of people walk home with nothing. You sound like you never went to a tourney b4

[@nickylam4129]

cameron mason I live in Holland, local tournaments don't exist there, we only have Avalon, which is basically nationals.

[@platanom3n]

Lord Swagnemite quit pulling shit out of your ass clown

[@jimmykeffer7401]

Isai is so cool that part of his serious mode is styling with mid-combo taunts and moonwalks

[@assault410]

Golden Era melee was so sloppy compared to now and really shows how far people have come.

[@TZMHBT]

assault410 Hell yeah.

[@HectorGonzalez-qx9nk]

We may have lost him in Melee, but seeing him play in 64 is just as awesome!

[@iFeelGlee]

2:27 this man is a monster. he understood his opponents position at the same time they did, he used their recovery as an attack opportunity, by dodging and setting up the perfect distance to jump into fox's fall and send him flying. this is some next level shit.

[@KokoroNoSama]

Man, Isai and Cap.Jack got me in to competitive melee back in the day. Especially Wes vs Germ inspired me to play link. they were so epic!

[@KokoroNoSama]

I still remember playing Isai at mlg when it first hit Orlando! :D

[@danielvutran]

99% of all players would still get scraped by the Isai Ken GFs. insane how destructive they were.xdfp

[@punk_poet1373]

0:49 Isai lost intentionally, and the music sync was the only clue he gave. What a legend

[@quotemusic5162]

Damn, there may be a few things about his style that are outdated now but his movement and neutral look gorgeous. You can tell how brilliant he was. It almost feels like a shame that he wasn't born in the modern era instead. I'm glad we have more falcons carrying on the torch today. I'd hate it if the character ended here.

[@waifoo4300]

The most hype moment for me was when he jumped off because he knew the whooper was coming, and got a free knee off it lmao

[@mrm64]

...I'd just love to see a prime Isai that TRIES vs the 5 gods today and how he'd fair against them. All with Captain Falcon. So basically Cap vs Jiggs, Fox, Falco, Peach and Marth. Shit would be fire.

[@snex000]

He would get stomped. Only if he had the same practice regimen would he be able to hang with them.

[@magikarpwillsurvive2695]

13:00 Insane! Amazing! All of the awe-inspiring adjectives...

[@HooFbauer]

13:17 Holy shit the taunt on Mute City mid combo while the F-Zero racecars come down looks so amazing

[@breakerboy365]

no isai vs wizzrobe in n64? that one match where he 4/5 stocked wizzrobe with luigi

[@showerss]

K̊n̛̘̙̚e̗̚eˮ Melee only, did you read the description or even the title?

[@breakerboy365]

Sir Skywolf let's just say im retarded and leave it at that

[@abcdefzhij]

Isai STILL tries in 64. It's Melee that he never really had as much drive for usually

[@chrispham6599]

But he still does occasionally sandbags from time to time

[@abcdefzhij]

Chris Pham True.

[@MATTierial]

Those Isai moments are for sure the best highlights in the Smash Documentary. Man, Isai is so inspiring!

[@deeeeeefers]

Some one has to tell me that music for Ken vs Isai because that gets me so pumped when i listen to it

[@SSB_Seal]

Fuguefat

[@XeroTheLegend]

I think it is the megaman 3 theme

[@shadowflash0]

The link to it is in the description

[@wolfmanjack8402]

Fuguefat by the Octopus Project, good song got it on itunes

[@WildlandsGG]

Consistency is the hardest part of being good at anything

[@quesote20]

Your content is always on point mr Grsmash, good job ;D

[@engineergaminggaming]

This is a really good video. I like the different pace than your usual top 10's.

[@ericjp2000]

The boy had so much potential...

[@jcpenny9165]

So wait, what that guy said, people before Isai came to that tournament, never played like him until after that?? Hot damn

[@Vtubears]

Top 10 time outs? They rarely happen but those make for some pretty clutch moments.

[@SSB_Seal]

Top 10 Closest Calls has a bunch of them already

[@DiscoCokkroach]

Crazy thing is, Isai himself said that Melee was *always* secondary to SSB64. I don't think it was the whole "having to fight ppl 1v1 & feeling bad about it" thing so much as it was him not liking Melee Singles.

[@insertnamehere2746]

True but he does sandbag in 64 still

[@kyleisreal_tv]

I remember watching some of those games on G4 back in 2005 my god I feel old af 5th grade was soooo long ago

[@sublime_tv]

you were in 5th grade in 2005? Damn, then I feel old lol.

[@thefakebriskeh]

Killua Zoldyck lol what grade r u in now

[@Snocone333]

Briskeh he should be probably 4 years out of high school. Graduated college or so? lol 2005 was 11 years ago

[@Snocone333]

Briskeh also if hes in 5th grade in 05, hes be in 6th in 06....so that means hes in 16th grade now if hes 'in a grade' lolol

[@Lizard1582]

+Briskeh 4th yr college maybe?

[@maccabanana1373]

Dude this guy's falcon literally looked like it came from today

[@theInstituter]

Last time I was this early, Falcon actually won a major tournament lol

[@ezerdezer7903]

nice

[@smokebomb4206]

The thing is that when you know someone can beat everyone but didn't because he didn't try, that is when true God teir or the true title of "the best player" is achieved