I.Q: Intelligent Qube (PSX) Longplay

[@ILOVEISRAELETERNALLY]

I used to play this on demo when I was a teen. I miss those days.

[@Cookie0927]

Same. Also, did the demo come with many games? We had a demo that also had. Demo of parappa the rapper, a snowboard game, Madden, and it had a video preview of Gran Turismo and a gex preview as well.

[@Chino-Kafu]

Tomb raider

[@disasterdinosaur2925]

You and me both. Mine was on a purple demo disc that came with my system. The good old days indeed

[@disasterdinosaur2925]

@@Cookie0927 Were you able to hit R1 or any of the shoulder buttons and flip the tiles at the main screen for the three digit code that mostly unlocked videos but sometimes unlocked games?

[@MrzGEISHA]

@@disasterdinosaur2925 omg yessss

[@StormyWeathurr_YT]

Am I the only one that found this game kinda scary as a kid?

[@rayraydundaddi]

You werent alone friend..... I to was scared as a kid when the demo was out.

[@ellisjackson3355]

This game used to scare me and make me anxious as a kid. But I still liked it because it was unique and abstract.

[@kaystewart1525]

Same lol

[@Acidoser296k]

Duuuuude YESSS AND YESS. Practically the only reason I searched this video. Now I can sleep safely 😴 I am not alone

[@chocfortress]

Yeah I could play this now. But as a kid? ..nah too scary

[@somedungeonmasterguy6077]

why does this game have such a killer soundtrack? It sounds like it should be in a Final Fantasy game or something. Regardless, hats off to whoever composed it.

[@internalreality]

i dont think its the music from the game lol

[@101Spacetime]

It’s not just Final Fantasy that has soundtracks as the one in Kurushi. Masahiko Sato was an arts professor and the designer of the game and Takayuki Hattori a musician and conductor which the soundtrack comes from. A orchestral score rather than a typical puzzle game soundtrack was done and back in the day was the reason things were better in those terms.

[@cannonfodder4000]

@@internalreality This is in fact the music from the game

[@Verminator4]

The version I played on demo disc all those years ago had no soundtrack, probably either to make it fit on the disc or to hold something back for the full game, maybe both. Either way I was really taken aback to discover that this game had any music, let alone an OST this damn good.

[@vintheconquerer]

For some reason it gives me Star Wars vibes lol

[@LtheOriginal]

This game is probably the most intimidating game I've ever played...

[@miaouew]

Why is that? Its very simple. I'm not trying to sound rude or anything, but I couldn't imagine why it would be intimidating

[@penguinvader7057]

@@miaouew if I had to guess it's not the gameplay but the general atmosphere of being in a black void with nothing but the rhythmic thumping of the blocks and dramatic orchestral music

[@MadaxeMunkeee]

And the stern, emotionless voice of the narrator

[@Acidoser296k]

I know exactly what you’re talking about. Somehow I would start having the growing urge to play this but was utterly terrified every time I’d play the darn thing. It was just a really strange eerie feeling as a kid

[@DmitriyK12]

@@Acidoser296k As a kid/teen I didn't have the chance to experience/play Intelligent Qube; only as an adult and by pure chance/luck I in 2019/2020 I finally got to try IQ. ( I bought a Sony PS1 mini/classic...which also had Jumping Flash as a bonus). Honestly, I never thought that I would enjoy running around in a mech suit in the shape of a celestial rabbit and destroy enemies to reach 4 energy pods.

[@a_damska]

truly bizzare gameplay and ending, suddenly talking about our existence

[@BMR86]

I had forgotten about the soundtrack... that makes it that much more epic this game! haha very cool stuff

[@SeekingZenith]

This soundtrack is amazing.

[@lopamurblamo]

This game is like a fever dream honestly

[@LovelyMsPretty]

I use to play this on demo, but without the music. I was so dramatic whenever I died, it took awhile for me to grasp the concept at like 7 years old.

[@Oberon117]

I honestly thought this game was a fever dream I had as a kid back in 98.

[@BMR86]

also isn't it funny how a lot of us only ever played the demo? I know when I played it was through the demo and I never got to the play the full version

[@TheRisingTide89]

Was ps jam packed i believe, hot shots golf, jersey devil, maybe duke nukem ttk cant recall...tekken 1 i think.. blasto! The intro started a cutscene in a neighborhood with birds chirping n then the guy goes to a mailbox on the sidewalk.

[@TAREEBITHETERRIBLE]

I was so terrified yet intrigued by this game. the multigame demo disc came with the Playstation 1 back in 1996 along with TOMB RAIDER, and the legendary ARMORED CORE +more. It is the predecessor to the later generation game ECHOCHROME and I definitely think with social media and modern graphics it could he a HUGE hit modern day.

[@priestlylemon]

The difference between this game with and without music is like day and night

[@ghostpants7930]

I think a sequel to this could be amazing for today's streaming and and just general gaming. Daily and or Weekly challenges could be a thing and levels could be created by the community. Maybe the original is a bit bare bones for that but mechanics could definitely be added.

[@sandrareynolds7379]

I said the same thing. They should create a harder version of the game. I have played this so many times to the final stage. Then created my own puzzles.

[@anonluxor470]

There's kinda is a sequel it's called intelligent fool it plays pretty much the same way this plays the only difference is the visuals and soundtrack

[@sandrareynolds7379]

This is the most amazing game I've ever played. I challenges your mind, your abilities when it comes to getting out out of those rolling bricks, it also gives your mind an open door to create your own puzzles.

[@Boarder4892]

I used to love playing this game on the original PlayStation and it’s sad because I think I only remember owning it for a while and I don’t remember where it went after that, but if there was a modern day version of this created for gaming, and it’s sold for let’s say 10 or 20 bucks off of gaming systems, yearly platform, my PlayStation plus for Xbox live, I would buy that and play it.

[@PyreaI]

There is a modern PS4 remaster called I.Q Intelligent Qube (US) / Kurushi Final: Mental Blocks (EU) released January 2022. It's 9,95 €, so I guess it's 10 bucks. There is also a PS3/PSP/PS Vita remaster of it too (without trophies, since it's a "PS Classic").

[@chrismccall797]

I first played this as a child years ago on the PlayStation Jampack demo cd along with Nightmare Creatures.

[@miaouew]

Nightmare Creatures was fucking amazing.

[@chrismccall797]

Erium Yes. It was simply amazing.

[@breadfiesta]

Nice work on this longplay! 52:27 got me really worried for your perfect streak, especially since you started activating before the puzzle was even ready. 1:07:51 also, didn't know you could run diagonal through the cubes like that. Then again, I only had this game on some demo disk for the PSX, and I certainly didn't have 654 IQ back then :)

[@boxdryer6973]

The music for this game is absolutely fantastic I downloaded the soundtrack on my tablet years ago it's the best music in ps1 era

[@sutee1412]

Played the demo disc lots when kids got Playstation 1 for Xmas. Loved this game the most. Would love to have this game today to keep my brain sharp moving into the Autumn years.

[@JoseCruz-dm6ew]

Thank you for the nostalgia...i use to spend hours playing this

[@dwindeyer]

Still one of my favourite puzzle games of all time.. Great combination of spatial awareness and timing

[@Desi-qw9fc]

Did NOT expect that ending.

[@alexh2413]

"You've proven that you're smarter than an alien 5th grader. Good job,fam. Now go on,walk home. What do I look like to you,a taxi?"

[@ioannishussein8038]

1:13, 1:17, 1:21, 1:24 and 1:26: Basic Rules. The concept of the game is to try to capture the cubes. 1:54, 1:58, 1:59 and 2:01: First mark the spot where a cube should be captured. When the cube is about to land the marked spot, press the X (Cross) button. 2:03, 2:05 and 2:09: The marked spot is then deactivated and the cube is captured. Repeat this to capture all the necessary cubes. 2:19: If any cubes are left to fall off the stage, (2:23) the number of fallen cubes will be calculated on the block scale. 2:26: Every time the number of fallen cubes exceeds that of a block scale... (2:31) the player loses the last row of the stage. 2:38: The player must prevent the cubes from falling off the stage. 2:51 and 2:55: When the player is avalanched by the cubes and falls off the stage, it’s GAME OVER. 2:59: Mission failed! 3:07: I.Q. is measured against the player’s efficiency in capturing the cubes as well as the total number of cubes captured. 3:29 and 3:34: Forbidden Cube. Not all of the cubes should be captured. 3:51: For every forbidden cube captured... (3:55) the player will lose the final row of the stage. (4:03) Let the forbidden cubes pass by and fall off the stage. 4:31: Advantage Cube. (4:36) The player can use the green cubes or the advantage cubes to efficiently capture the cubes. 5:27: But at the same time, (5:29) the player must make sure that no forbidden cube is included in marked area. Capture the normal cubes without letting any of them falling off the stage, but use advantage cubes correctly. Don’t capture any forbidden cubes, or you’ll lose the last row of the stage every time. If you fall of the stage, it’s the end. 5:57, 5:58, 5:59, 6:02 and 6:04: Begin capturing the cubes! (6:09) (29:57, 29:59 and 30:04) 6:37: ALL CLEAR! (9:39 and 1:11:03) 9:42: Stage cleared! (1:11:06) 1:07:14: Final Stage. (1:11:43) (1:11:32)

[@tonniec.1032]

This was my most favorite game ever in my 20's ~ love this so much!!

[@NewTears1]

So this guy is the only hope for starting the universe so if he fails and falls off he is essentially falling through an endless void for all of eternity?

[@Alysa-Aiday]

The end Animation & Narrative, & the player's 654 IQ - According to the game - is... unsettling somehow

[@jaythomas468]

I had only ever played the demo of this game which only had sound effects and no music so imagine my surprise now 25 years later actually getting to mess with the full retail version of the game through PS+ Premium and realizing this game actually has an EPIC SOUNDTRACK.

[@MariusMerchiers]

Ps1 had real time Ray tracing 😋

[@OrpheriuM]

that "perfect" sound bite OMG!!! also this game confused the crap out of me at first when i was a kid...believe i played on a playstation underground demo disc

[@davidcollins5221]

This is one my favorite PlayStation one games. It would be nice if they did a remake of this game with today’s technology but with the same music composition.

[@jaborsey_joseph]

This was referenced in Rift Apart

[@tyranmcgrath6871]

This game without music is a horror

[@SeekingZenith]

This soundtrack is just as epic as I remembered it. Yes.

[@GrandmasBoii]

Loved this gem.

[@alexblazquez2277]

Extreme Anxiety Simulator '97

[@tonishafulcher4408]

Hope this game comes back the same way just update the block and the way the man looks

[@anonluxor470]

I love the soundtrack for this game

[@Wesley_C]

I tried to play on this mini PS1 classic here, best puzzle game classic.

[@sssitinith]

Diagonal cube running has blown my fucking mind. So many new opportunities on puzzles. Thanks!

[@shrapnel8113]

0:31 "Intelligence Quantistic, the new National Geographic documentary"

[@SidneyMosley]

This soundtrack is *God Tier*

[@AI-io9vl]

Peeeerrrfect!!

[@djlx417]

Youre the first person ive seen correctly refer to the first generation playstation as psx in 20 yrs. Its like ever since the psone came out, everyone switched x to 1...i know I'm late, i just had a really fucking random thought about this game and remembered how much I loved it when it came out

[@chadchan1316]

It's actually called PS1. PSX is something else

[@TheMoonKingdom]

Perfect!!!

[@TheRisingTide89]

Purrrfik

[@TheRisingTide89]

Played this on ps underground or ps jam-packed demo, very fun

[@jakabrobert96]

It took me a while to understand the game mechanics, I struggled before that and I still struggled after getting used to it.

[@christhophervalenzuela9299]

Este era un juego de matices. Por un lado estaba su jugabilidad, basado en puzzles rápidos con una dificultad qué aumentaba según avanzábamos.....y no tenía más..... Y por el otro lado un soundtrack de lo más maravillosos, digno de los mejores juegos de la época. Una joya que pocos pudimos disfrutar.

[@FoxPonyShift2013]

I remember playing the demo. It gave me nightmares for a while after losing a level...

[@midorifox]

5:32 after the commentator finishes his sentence, you can hear an extra "no".

[@Shad0wX]

No

[@olucaspc]

@@Shad0wX No u

[@Shad0wX]

@@olucaspc u a pp

[@thegamerzonewithgrimmxiii]

LingFox I heard it, it kinda reminded me of those perfectly cut screams

[@mboz_2108]

no

[@freggittlegamint2830]

One of the best games for the PSX.

[@strangemonkey90]

I just found out about this game. Why do I have the feeling that its extremely expensive online? lol

[@dawnezone8491]

Wishing I could buy the game NOW!

[@antoniosvideogames1498]

*CLASSIC!* I remember this as a kid.

[@lilliecast5826]

I loved playing this game. It was my favorite and I was pretty good ...I miss it so much. Can I play it again anywhere else? Anyone know

[@mattsmedley.onehandedgamin9029]

I still have the full game of this yet as a "promo only" in one of my PS1 game disk wallets. Here to see if anyone else remembered this strange game.

[@SpiderlordGanta]

This was favorite demo game next to crash and twisted metal and that one hunted one. But this one fun and loved the effects and the sound.

[@duaneninjaray]

I used to love this game!

[@RC-go2kl]

That soundtrack is so damn motivational!

[@fruean01]

It’ll be nice if the PS5 can play old games like these

[@grettayolanda]

can i play this game in the ps4??

[@NauticaNate83]

@@grettayolanda if you have the new PS Plus Subscription At Premium Version you’re able To Play

[@kushpack4668]

It's crazy that you can ran through the corners of the cube. You figure it out after being crushed

[@alster724]

This explains. I always thought that the ending has an IQ requirement (in my case 500 or above) I played Level 0 (the easiest) multiple times but nothing happens.

[@gamefan7321]

I remember this I thought it was a dream I imagined this is real.

[@TiagoWazzup]

ps plus classics?

[@roldiaz78]

The music was awesome!

[@Jaceblue04]

The final build of this game is nowhere near as unnerving as the demo. The demo had no music, so the game played out in eerie, deafening silence that was only broken up by the harsh, loud sound effects.

[@SebastianJung422]

Cool Game. When Came It Out? Greetings From Germany.

[@Darius320]

September 1997

[@kurosurintomasu]

this was one of the first, if not the first PlayStation games, if also not the first ever video game i have ever played, and it is just so confusing

[@teeman9266]

I remember when I was five and my dad had no idea how to play this game and kept dying.

[@TomGreen99]

I barely get it now trying this game.

[@jeezass]

The same xd

[@AltimaNEO]

PURRRRRR~FIKT!

[@a.kasper8596]

That opening gets me every time.

[@princefluff08]

Underrated game

[@FloofPuppy]

Why does the music sound like an intro to a Disney movie with Robin Williams? Or at least a classic Pixar movie?

[@rRecoveryProd]

I'm guessing it's also game over if you get crushed by a cube?

[@skyeracer9712]

Boy, I was awful at the game when I was younger. But today, I beat the game on Level 2 with an IQ of 525 and a score of just over a million. Trust me, the final stage is tough as nails on anything higher than Level 1. I wonder if there is someone who completed the game deathless on Level 4... I want to see a video of that!

[@groovyshrimp2339]

As a kid my brother would play this game when he wanted me to leave because he always knew it scared the shit outta me

[@brandonmanuel2842]

I played this game on a PS demo disk. Good puzzle game.

[@jacklackner6894]

the music is so nice

[@nichescenes]

kinda liked the foreboding of silence and crushingly loud sounds of cubes falling behind you as you rushed to finish as a nervous kid lol. Knowing that music is in the real game kinda ruins it in a...less is more approach this time. But I'm sure if they had no music critics wouldn't get it and say the game was bad or cheap. Makes the game more hopeful than I led my kid brain to think. I thought it was a hellish landscape with an overseer forcing my person into a game of life or death in an endless void...kid brains man.

[@foxeh123]

peeeeeeeeerfect aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@jusyeboi]

Haha...haunting!

[@roldiaz78]

How much is this going for nowadays? I still have the original used.

[@RobertoFornaro]

Big Brains Time: The Game

[@LEXICON-DEVIL]

Man I'm looking for a PS1 game where your trapped in a cube kinda like that one movie but I can't find it. This keeps popping up and it's not the game.

[@fredcrewneck]

final stage kicking my butt

[@ikagura]

PS5 remake when?

[@Snivy-kg5dy]

I used to play this so much with my dad

[@basharatmahmood9307]

Steam, can you bring this back?

[@da3879]

Kind of crazy this game isn't available on the PSN store.

[@da3879]

@Maldito Mur Ah, of course. I'm in the U.S.

[@TV-Omega]

In the end the game became SimCity ...

[@truebruh2825]

Parapper the Rapper came with my PlayStation and this game

[@teeyaimax]

Thank you

[@ellisjackson3355]

After having played the demo with no music when I was little, I could do without the soundtrack lol. Takes away from the ominous characteristic of the gameplay

[@tonyd3752]

It truly does, it freaked me out big time when I was younger playing the demo when you would die.

[@MC-oi2pb]

found out about this game from dunkey

[@blackhole2552]

Wen I played it was addictive Ps: I have a ps1 classic

[@robin9031]

This is nightmare fuel lmfao

[@tenjenk]

i swear I remember this game being called something like IQ Final, i must have been misremembering.

[@mtgmtg3090]

I still wish I had the demo disc.

[@Dirty5420]

Why hasn’t this been remade already! Wtf man I would love to play this with todays tech and a L🎮👍🏾

[@allviolet]

Catherine is closest I can think of

[@jinglejinglebell7844]

found out about this from a manga of a grandma playing with her grandchild and thinks that it's neat so ~

[@1999-c9o]

do u still remember the manga title?

[@roldiaz78]

You could also get a lady in a red dress 💃 or a dog as an avatar.

[@apostolosbulgarakis4114]

When Will You upload A longplay for Goldeneye 007 please ?

[@Darius320]

I think next week.

[@diegobastin1244]

this game used to scare the shit out of me , had to find it back to understand it ain't that bad .... i sill do nightmares where i get crushed or falling bc of cubes going faaaast.... demo ps1 cd