Hostage Negotiator: Career Review - One Player Bliss

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[@shutupandsitdown]

This is a re-upload with new music due to the reach of Stan Bush's copyright lawyers. Truly, they have the touch.

[@RobertoVillegas-vincent404]

Darn. I guess they don’t have the power as I ended up streaming that music after the other video because of the reference. Either way, good review.

[@sauronmauron6965]

Failed opportunity to substitute it with a crappy kazoo cover

[@AlexJ1]

Tbh when I watched the original review I was like "There is a brave amount of this song being played"

[@PaweFiga]

Couldn't you negotiate some deal?

[@ZoidbergForPresident]

@@PaweFiga He did, but they killed all the hostages...

[@jamesodwyer4181]

It's never easy when it's time for the negotiator to face the music

[@AutumnReel4444]

Wp

[@luigiscazzari4724]

Gold. This game makes me think of a Brian De Palma movie, a decent one.

[@vitore.sanches7712]

Not gonna lie, the "Is he leaving? He's leaving WITH the hostages?!" part got me laughing so hard I had to pause the video and dry my tears! That's EXACTLY the sort of dumb thing I would do in this situation, wich proves that I should NEVER be around any sort of negotiation.

[@DiceHard]

Just checking in for my weekly Hostage Negotiator review fix. Same time next week?

[@ghostbreakergaming]

his delivery of the line “sponsored by… the cops” had me rolling

[@xanadu1215]

I have to say that after playing hostage negotiator Crimewave quite a few times, and running into bad luck every now and then, it was part of the drama of the story. It wasn’t the fact that I had bad luck. It was the fact that the doctor went crazy or one of the cops that was assisting me was choking on a doughnut and we had to stop and save her and meanwhile the abductor escaped. Just a brilliant game

[@jonpio9022]

FYI, Ava "Whaddya want, pig?" is the new notification tone for my phone.

[@lionslug]

watched it when it first came out but I'm letting the video play on mute in another tab to help the algorithm

[@whatwhattowns]

Quinns blows kissy faces at a game and now it's sold out across the world. Always the way. People say they'd love to see a copy of tomorrow's newspaper. I'd love to see the upcoming games SUSD will be recommending so I can get them at a fair price.

[@inotterwords6115]

I only just now realized that in the intro, when Quinns keeps messing with the audience's expectations about "The coolest job to have", he's literally doing the same thing as the ice cream vendor he describes. Woooop! Ha, ha, ha!

[@markhenderson6389]

"Stop, put the dice down!" "No, put the dice down!!" "PUT THE DICE DOWN!!!!" Love this bit with Quinns the reviewer scolding Quinns the player to make a point about the core theme of the game. Brilliant!! Nobody combines information and humor like SU&SD.

[@the_Zinabi]

The Touch is literally my favourite song of all time as I loved Transformers: The Movie as a kid and still do.

[@lordbiscuitthetossable5352]

Turns out it was the review being held, hostage. XD

[@adriansolis5362]

Adding a like and comment because screw lawyers and by proxy, maybe even Stan Bush. What a waste of resources. This review is packed with so much humor that a small snippet of "The Touch" barely even registers. Anyway, copyright law is far beyond nonsense and board game reviews are sweet. Long live SU&SD.

[@Madhattersinjeans]

Your reviews are always entertaining to watch. Love the little skits you throw in there.

[@st0ox]

I'm so early, the hostage wasn't even taken at that point.

[@patrickbarrett7536]

just managed to get hold of the 'Crime Wave' box and the game is slippery but entertaining, twice now I've managed to save all the hostages only to realise I don't have quite enough time to deal with the hostage-taker too... You may only get 4 criminals in the first box, but I can see this keeping occupied for a while! Excellent recommendation!...

[@andyraff4465]

Having a low day, watching old SU&SD reviews, laughed so much at this one. Thanks, Quinn. Thuinn.

[@muskyoxes]

If i'm playing and i say "i'll go ahead and let these people die because i still have enough to win", i'm not sure i'm a very good hostage negotiator

[@AlamarianJ]

The end game is the only thematic failing for me. If running low on terror cards, it can be a better strategy to allow hostages to die because if any hostages remain in the pool, I fail. And if I eliminate the abductor, save every hostage but one and am unlucky enough not to get that final hostage rescued (because he 2nd in command will never kill the last hostage), I lose. But if I let the abductor kill the last hostage, then eliminate them I win? I realize the idea is to punish killing the abductor rather than talking them down, for thematic and gameplay reasons, but it feels odd and also some of the abductors are designed to be very hard to keep calm.

[@dorianr4770]

"I was hooked, from several different angles, like a fish having a really bad day." teehee

[@logiclust]

I've missed your reviews like this

[@StefanoNoffke]

lawyers... well, I got an excuse to see this review again at least ;) Keep up the good work!

[@leestride2285]

This review made this sound pretty popping, so I went to see if I could get it (in the UK) and absolutely nowhere has it, the last reprint of the base game seems to have been 2017, so it was second hand or nothing. Luckily I was able to find someone in France and even with postage, got it, miraculously, for around RRP in total (£27). I'm hoping they reprint Career and Crime Wave again soon as I'd love to get my hands on them.

[@FreeFragUK]

Great review, I actually went to try order a copy of this after watching and, sods law, it sadly appears as though it's between production runs. This is firmly on my list now though. Keep up the excellent content.

[@garyallsopp6770]

Out of all of the reviewers your the best. Not only do you describe the games really well but your videos are really funny You should be on tv

[@theschachter9816]

Can anyone explain to me why I just can't stop re-watching this video? I've already bought and played the game (love it, waiting for expansions to arrive) but I'm still re-watching this over and over...

[@chemcukh]

Re-commenting for the re-upload: Turk here. Can confirm it is the second coolest job. Whoop!

[@TheAlmightyGameGenie]

I have to wonder if you guys will look at Final Gril since it's based on the HN system with some major changes

[@willhelm94]

Amazing review, love this game!

[@MattTheSpratt]

the fucking PASSPORT.MID made me lose it, such a good gag

[@Captain-Jinn]

Quinn's detective costume awoke something in me

[@giangione82]

this channel is great!

[@hedgehog3180]

I love the joke about Turkish ice cream men because it's kinda meta because we were all expecting you to say hostage negotiator but you switched it out at the last second. But also it's completely true those men are the best, I think all countries should have national holidays in their honor.

[@PenguinOverlord4555]

Engagement for the alg- PUT THE DICE DOWN!

[@ClaudeAndTaylor]

The Tim Robinson touch is sooooo good 🤩

[@jesnemo2677]

I’ve been eyeing this game since I started working at a FLGS at the beginning of the year (more of a ttrpg/40k person just TRYING to get into board games but have no friends and just discovered solo games) picked it up yesterday. Well, the base game….. Definitely thinking I have to get crimewave and the abductor packs because I really want to play career. What an awesome concept!!!

[@lastminuteplans]

Have you played Final Girl? Which one would you prefer

[@TheWindwall]

You got the Touch! You’ve got theOH! oh… oh….Disregard

[@borkthefedz2504]

Welp, I'm sold, gonna immediately get it.

[@TOcheesehead]

Always love Leigh's contributions to your videos

[@z-beeblebrox]

You could say this review got... touched by lawyers *awkwardly fumbles with sunglasses* *Uncertain "Yeeaaaahh!"*

[@iam9991000]

So can you put the playlist you used for this game in the description?

[@NoPunIncluded]

Do we re-upload our funny comments too?

[@A____P]

I thought Quinn drunk re-uploaded the video by accident

[@DaddySaysGlosOjca]

Great review! Whats that table BTW?

[@TheHumanTarget84]

It took me about 17 minutes to realize it was Hostage Negotiator: Career and not Hostage Negotiator: Korea.

[@kalk7853]

Quinn I like your gaming table, I must find one for my home.

[@Barrylocke]

Never owned the actual game but I did play it via the Android App. It works really well in that format, a fun game to play in between events in your day or to knock out a round before bed.

[@BrianPletcher1]

Nice! Didn't know they had an app. That'll give me something to do while waiting for my physical copy to show up.

[@geekygamer3954]

"And that's why you should get a master's degree is sociology before playing this game." -barack Obama, probably

[@danddjacko]

On top of the $150 there is also another $100 for postage and tax for the UK

[@ahbengahred]

Which would SUSD recommend -- Hostage or Final Girl?

[@kdunc]

Great video, even though I spent half the time staring at that glass of water sitting on the edge of the table.

[@darinherrick9224]

And that's another game bought because of one of their reviews. I've started to get into solo games a little bit and this looks like a great one.

[@SoloBoardGamingKnight]

I know the feeling

[@ImaNecron]

Can we get a playlist link please?? :D

[@tookiem7618]

If you enjoyed this one Van Ryder also makes a game called Detective City Of Angles which is also extremely well done. Their products are well worth the price compared to most of the kickstarters that I have seen lately.

[@thechevyferrari9559]

I like detectives. Is it also a solo, or is it multi?

[@Mimizimo]

Deja vu, ive been in this place before

[@BLADEOF4]

The big bundle is sold out, big sad.

[@chasisaac1094]

It’s with a really great review

[@isaacalien]

Some say she is still waiting to go to that bathroom

[@danopticon]

Beloved @Shut-Up-&-Sit-Downers: Could you please create a playlist with all of your solo-player game reviews in it … including reviews of games which may normally be multiplayer, but which also have a single-player option? If so, then thank you! Legions of us quarantined game lovers will be so-o-o-o-o appreciative!!

[@shutupandsitdown]

www.shutupandsitdown.com/games-page#solo

[@danopticon]

@@shutupandsitdown - Ah! Thank you. 🙂 I did mean playlist, like of your video reviews? But I can certainly read your website reviews, and from there see if there’s a review on KZbin as well. And I do understand your time is limited and you’ve got hundreds of videos, so I’ll take the hint and seek out the videos of solo games myself. Thanks again for your reply, and for your work _in toto!!_ ❤️♟🎯🎲

[@danopticon]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIW0k5yEq7-kl7s

[@xLngo]

Great review as always team :)

[@thetaerdin]

This seems really cool but its so expensive 😢

[@SpoonyBard88]

Luckily you can just buy the base box and have a full, fun game to play before you decide you want to expand it.

[@Chatty_Protagonist]

Returned for interactions b/c SUASD deserves it

[@pierrelabrie99]

This video makes me want to buy this game.

[@lostfan10000]

I just got an ad for Dream Crush with Quinns's review playing in it and I thought I clicked the wrong video for a second...

[@stgoose]

That glass of water on the edge of the table gives me an anxiety attack

[@RobertoVillegas-vincent404]

Wait…this review seems familiar.

[@captaintalon4485]

Do I absolutely need Hostage Negotiator Crime Wave if all it is just a core box but designed to hold onto more expansions?

[@Tolmek1]

Crime Wave has different abductors, conversation cards, and terror cards than the original base set. So getting both adds to the variety available.

[@manuelhassemer1673]

Yay a new Video

[@cameraman502]

Now if only I could find a copy.

[@stevenburton7725]

It sounds like career mode is twin peaks mode

[@jesusfreakpl]

this computer game will run on anything

[@Telasro]

ENGAGEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT THRONE

[@SoloBoardGamingKnight]

Sadly, I can’t find a copy anywhere near me.

[@ibblecabibble]

they'll be no raining on this parade

[@trevor7861]

Quinn’s be looking like Jack Nicholson these days. I approve Btw how about Hill Street Blues soundtrack for this one?

[@Nezbo]

Had the same experience with Nemo's War as Quinns. Managed to get through a single game though, but the gameplay felt more like a continuation of the setup. I don't think solo games are lost to me, but definitely need it to be quicker into the fun. Otherwise I'll just go play a solo video game instead.

[@Aaron-kq5kk]

Never expected to see Sammy Paradise here.

[@WunderkindDaringDo]

What incredible Irony.

[@harryrowe6049]

Why was this taken down?

[@relogos]

Pinned comment "This is a re-upload with new music due to the reach of Stan Bush's copyright lawyers. Truly, they have the touch."

[@thomasticehurst7707]

the colon makes it seem like he was going to do a career review.

[@BrochachoEnchilada]

I know the SUSD doesn't really play old-school style wargames, but I hope someday they'll check out Gregory M. Smith's solitaire games like The Hunters, Interceptor Ace, etc. Despite being niche in the wargame market, they really have this awesome, tense feel while being historically accurate, and also while have the simulation aspects distilled into an easily digestible core. Fingers crossed!

[@ModularLanding]

The Hunters is an awesome game. I put on the Das Boot soundtrack and play it with my wife. Given how much Quinns loves Capt Sonar, it’s a definite game to try.

[@DasReverend]

Any news about a reprint?

[@shutupandsitdown]

From the publisher: "Our base game reprint is literally sitting in California waiting to get on a train (so frustrating!) as it has been for weeks now. So if stock gets tight and you guys get questions, just let them know the restock is coming soon, errr I think."

[@Boomer2k6]

@@shutupandsitdown And how about now? :D Fortunately just managed to snag a copy from Ebay :p, thanks for the review made up my mind

[@meander112]

Engagement for the engagement god!

[@seantilson8728]

I think I would love if there was a coop way of playing.

[@SpoonyBard88]

There is no reason two people couldn't play this together.

[@sp00n32]

Is this a repeat?

[@raysandrarexxia941]

I was sold on the campaign expansion until I saw the red card reader... I can't use those...

[@adamwoods6373]

Adding a comment for the algorithm.

[@HubbiNashrullahM]

A reupload of the previous video?

[@relogos]

Pinned comment "This is a re-upload with new music due to the reach of Stan Bush's copyright lawyers. Truly, they have the touch."

[@HubbiNashrullahM]

@@relogos thanks!

[@tinstargames]

How many video games? Maybe two?

[@deedd4401]

:D that bass-slap-stick humor :D :D shoot !

[@rasputinf]

Do you want an ice cream? (a Turkish writing this)

[@DrMcFly28]

Wow, I guess introducing a small clip of a forgotten 80s song to a young audience of thousands has really hurt the song financially. I think the reference should be editted out completely, less it keeps negatively impacting the song and its rights holder.

[@NoeAnton]

I find it strange that Quinns didn't like Nemo's war but liked this game. I'm completely on the opposite. This game is purely based on luck. Getting the more powerful cards which seem to help you mitigate some of that luck is extremely hard and luck-based because they are very expensive, and even when you get them, they are discarded on the turn you use them and may be completely worthless if you fail the roll, rendering the early effort to get them in the first place (which was already luck-based) useless. Then on top of that you have to deal with the terror deck, which can completely destroy the game in one or two cards. Nemo's war also uses dice for everything you do, but offers a whole palette of tactical and strategic choices everywhere.

[@tinstargames]

No discussion of how the game wants you to kill the criminal very badly?

[@GrievousFrom]

I guess I'm watching this video a 5th time.

[@wishmeheaven]

I don't know Quinn, I really don't know... After so many compliments - this game doesn't even appears in your collection :-/

[@GamerWho]

Corpos, man.

[@UnitingMilk]

yay copyright so fun so coool

[@MirkoCano]

...aaaand sold out until God knows when