Insomniac's first game is low key their BEST! - Disruptor

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[@GenerationWest]

Insomniac went from Disruptor, to immediately to my first games ever, Spyro The Dragon, to Ratchet and Clank (still), Resistance series (Full circle to a FPS), Fuse, Sunset Overdrive, those VR games, and now the Spider-Man and Wolverine Gods. Just like Naughty Dog with Way of the Warrior, you all gotta start with jank game, a two mascot titles, and make several landmark Sony exclusive franchises. Weird how they both have very similar histories.

[@MiBrCo4177]

Iirc both companies would lend each other thier engines and assets while making games to help each other out. Now they are both living in Sony house haha so even funnier how things went for them.

[@carn9507]

@@MiBrCo4177 Yeah, those playstation companies are pretty friendly with each other. Add Sucker Punch and Guerilla too. They all enjoy each other's games and want to share tech tricks to help each others games show off the PlayStation consoles even more. Which makes sense cos they all can profit from more consoles sold.

[@theblobconsumes4859]

I wouldn't call Disruptor a "jank game". Just a solid old-school shooter.

[@luiszuniga2859]

PSX-FPS: Medal of Honor, Jumping Flash!, Jumping Flash! 2, Delta Force: Urban Warfare.

[@motleychris9]

Is this the only FMV game where they praise you relentlessly instead of calling you a idiot and a mark every 5 minutes?

[@Tenpouin]

I enjoyed Disruptor but the quintessential PS1 FPS for me is the original Medal of Honor, so good

[@emilysong2000]

Disruptor's FMV cutscenes make the ones from Steel Harbinger look Oscar worthy!

[@warehousedave7937]

Check out Krazy Ivan for PS1

[@MrFutago87]

If you want some more PS1 jank to enjoy give Overblood a spin.

[@ericcontini3559]

In b4 PEEPOHHHHHH

[@Polkametal666]

My roommate and I rented this overblood for the ps1 waaaaay back in the day, took turns playing it having a great cheesy time. We spent the better part of the 1997 screaming “PIIIIIIIIPOOOOOOOOOO!!!!” To each other in public, got some weird looks…

[@MrFutago87]

@@Polkametal666 Fun Fact: The main programmer of Overblood was Akihiro Hino, who would then go on to be the director of Overblood 2 and then go on to found his own game studio, that studio being Level-5.

[@bobafett4265]

@@MrFutago87 Level-5?! As in Ni No Kuni and Professor Layton Level-5?!

[@MrFutago87]

@@bobafett4265 Yup.

[@warehousedave7937]

Krazy Ivan for PS1 would be Matt's favorite FMV cutscenes by far

[@ToySoldierRazor]

Omega Boost on PS1 has FMV cutscenes (or at least the opening and ending.) Voice cast is straight out of Cowboy Bebop too.

[@ViralOutbreak89]

As far as PS1 exclusive FPS went, the only one that comes to mind right away is Lifeforce Tenka. I think it may have even been one of the games put on the Demo 1 thing... or at least on some demo as that's how I first encountered it.

[@aceofhearts573]

There was a lot if homoerotic undertones in those fmv cutscenes. i could feel it in my body

[@finalgwen]

This was one of my dad's favourite games when I was young, although the walking motion always made me slightly seasick. Still got fond memories of the FMV and some of the more unique missions.

[@MalcolmTurnerKing]

I'm gonna guess your dad was also a fan of the sci-fi movies it blatantly ripped off, which would also include Stargate? 😂

[@finalgwen]

@@MalcolmTurnerKing Tbh he was never concerned with story in games, just really into that era of FPSes and their mechanics. 😂

[@warmachine68]

Another shout out to the editing team!

[@d.c.stranded7134]

I swear I feel like 80% the game's Matt covers is stuff that I wanted to play but I just haven't got to yet

[@benmcreynolds8581]

Seriously. It's crazy how many of these hidden gems I have completely missed or took completely for granted back in the day because I was just a kid in middle school and took for granted how awesome the state of video games was at that point. Now I am here today and I truly believe some of the best aspects of gaming was during this Y2K era & beyond. PS2/ GameCube/Xbox/N64/Dreamcast, era. ~{Man I really LOVE this era of gaming. It was the perfect blend of including what is important, providing options, art style, games made for pure fun, some environmental effects, physics like effects, to the point gameplay. Not embarrassed to embrace Absurdity whenever needed. It unintentionally made it cool, I just love the vibes. I miss this era and I wish we could bring back the best aspects of this era and incorporate it into our modern world with our advancements that we are currently not utilizing ANYWHERE Near it's creative potential. It's funny how the more some have "focused on realism and graphics" the more we have digressed in gaming as a whole. This era UNDERSTOOD what things should focus on. It embraced the best aspects in the Game department. Not waisted tons of stuff on unnecessary things but put effort into the things that do matter because they didn't have enough tech space to waste any processing power on anything other than what was necessary.} Ya know what I mean?

[@yeetleslaw8529]

YES DUDE YES. I think I suggested this title maybe years ago. I knew you would get a kick from the FMVs. This game was one of my first games I ever played. So this was a nice throw back.

[@bubba842]

This is this the first game i ever played on the PlayStation. I got this game and the PlayStation for Christmas 1996. Its actually a great game and very underrated at the time.

[@stevethepocket]

This game's pistol whip animation definitely looks like it would pack more of a punch than Master Chief's melee, at least.

[@FOXZILLA5734]

As far as "doom clones" go this is one of my favorites, its so much fun.

[@TK-Gaming]

I'm a Saturn guy, but I can tell you we got The Horde, Solar Eclipse, Ghen War, and Offworld Interceptor Extreme that have FMVs between gameplay. Realms of The Haunting on PC is a puzzle FPS with a lot (4 discs) of FMVs and that's a personal favourite!

[@homembarata]

There's a japanese exclusive FPS for the PS1 called EXPERT which is quite interesting, you should check it

[@charlesswansonii9319]

The moment I see the thumbnail, and as a long time Insomniac fan the first word out of my mouth is "No" in response to the video title. But I can cite Civvie-11 for getting me back into boomer shooters and after dropping off for decades when Bungie started making Halo, so I'm willing to give Insomniac's contribution to boom shoot jank some credit.

[@segue2ant395]

Speaking of Civvie-11 - he played a Terminator FPS game a while ago with some pretty radical FMV cutscenes. I think it was The Terminator published by Virgin in 1993 for the Sega CD maybe?

[@JustinJTime]

@@segue2ant395 No the PC Terminator games were made and published by Bethesda....yes THAT Bethesda, which Todd Howard as lead designer....let that sink in.

[@segue2ant395]

​@@JustinJTime The SEGA CD version was a separate game developed and published by Virgin a few years later.

[@boxtank5288]

​@@segue2ant395 the game being a TECHNICAL Marvel is why Todd Howard still has a job.

[@segue2ant395]

@@boxtank5288 It wasn't Todd Howard/Bethesda that made the Terminator game for SEGA CD. The game you're thinking of was released 2 years earlier for PC and didn't have FMV cutscenes.

[@skinnermclane4467]

Had a demo disc for this game and loved it.

[@OutOfTheGameLetsPlay]

On the topic of FPS's in unusual places, keep an eye out for Zero Tolerance on the Sega Genesis. It recently got re-released on PS4 and Switch for some reason.

[@warehousedave7937]

Stupid cash grab. That game has no business receiving a modern day print run.

[@ToshisGarden]

There's Alien Resurrection, Alien Trilogy, and Aien Quadrilogy FPS games on PS1!! ^^

[@CB-pf5lb]

6:55 I don't remember any action games with FMVs, but FEDA 2 intro is amazing. It even features Malibu from American Gladiators, along with Snake and Mei Ling VAs from Metal Gear Solid.

[@GraveReaperCushions]

Just did a quick search, and I feel I need to know more... 🤔

[@CB-pf5lb]

@@GraveReaperCushions Well, David Hayter tweeted about it in 2017. Apparently it was filmed in Mojave Desert, 1994. Unfortunately, that's all I have. 😞

[@DrRobby1985]

PLEASE finish this, man. That last FMV with the guys looking at the screen learned from the "Vince McMahon's How To Awkwardly Look For A Promo". XD

[@jcace13]

I couldn't be more excited for the FMV era of the Flophouse.

[@karpai5427]

They really are chibi baby robots that call for mom when they see you. 17:42

[@MatteoTomatto]

This was originally inteded to be a 3DO game before they switched platforms mid-development. You can tell from the cutscenes.

[@brochebug]

I didn't have many games with FMVs on the PS1 but Top Gun: Fire at Will and the Wing Commander series come to mind.

[@Bahumot]

I played this game during the PS1 era and I beat it as a rental. I loved every minute of these hilariously silly cutscenes. You cannot stop playing until you witness the Egg Beater scene.

[@justinemery2194]

This really looks pretty decent for it's time, and I've never heard of it. Keep playing!

[@Cheezmonka]

agreed

[@bobafett4265]

I'm glad to see McMuscles play Insomniac's humble beginnings as a game developer, Disruptor slaps and is considered a hidden gem on the PS1 and something I would love to see rereleased purely cause it was Insomniac's first game and also it's a PS1 title so it might have a better chance at a modern port than Naughty Dog's early game development career.

[@facebones3209]

Omega Boost has FMV's

[@ConanMart]

Warhawk - PS1 for some more live action FMV goodness

[@uptown710]

Wasn’t the first dual analog FPS on the PS? That aliens game

[@OMGmyFACE]

Yeah! Disruptor. The game that taught this cherry recruit valuable lessons in life like to think fast, shoot fast and kick ass.

[@cubansupreme]

3:08 WTF? Why does that teleporter look like the IGN logo XD?

[@thegamingprozone1941]

Maybe they work at IGN? 😂

[@garblechunk]

@@thegamingprozone1941 They write game reviews after getting home from Target

[@cubansupreme]

@@garblechunk Target: 7.8 out of 10 Too Much Red, IGN probably.

[@Alexalicious]

I always adore these looks at games I've never seen or played, so I fully support a PS1 FPS Deep Dive~!

[@jonnyboy1925]

You Really need to see where the FMV story goes, the ending is something else.

[@bananabike279]

Man, going from this to Spyro must've been one heck of an experience for Insomniac Games

[@_plg]

if you want, Samsara: Reincarnation has the dude from this as a playable character, with disruptor weapons and all

[@Cheezmonka]

I'd be more than down for more of this

[@lexnoil]

If you want FMV Cutscenes, look up Shockwave Assault, for the PS1. The sequel, Shockwave 2: Beyond The Gate is only on the 3DO.

[@rocdaddy225]

Ps1 jank ass game with FMV cutscenes? KRAZY IVAN! "People are rescued" will drive you crazy😂😂😂

[@GraveReaperCushions]

* "Prisoner Rescued" But yes 😵 "😳 THEY'RE GONNA WASTE DISNEYLAND!? 😡 NO WAY! 😤"

[@rocdaddy225]

@@GraveReaperCushions go look it up right now lol it's " people are rescued"

[@rocdaddy225]

@@Tuikkal good and janky but also good🤣

[@warehousedave7937]

Yes Krazy Ivan would be top choice for what Matt is looking for

[@warehousedave7937]

@@rocdaddy225 it's "prisoner rescued"

[@Zam24601]

6:55 Crusader: No Remorse and Crusader: No Regret come to mind, but they are rough to play these days. Basically twin-stick shooters made before twin sticks were even a thing, so the controls are real jank.

[@Riggs212121]

Hey Man, another ps1 fps to check out is Lifeforce Tenka it doesnt have FMVs though. It's not the greatest but it is worth checking out.

[@bradhajek83]

Tenka actually had aiming mechanic's too if I remember.

[@Riggs212121]

@@Tuikkal Was good fun at the time, but has not aged very well.

[@spitt0110]

oh I remember finding this game at a used game store back in the PS2 days. But I don't remember how Barfy the camera was. its the one thing with old fps games. damn.

[@BeastGamerKuma]

That teleporter almost looks like the IGN Logo, interesting.

[@philiplorio9820]

Good FMV game: the Horde with Kirk Cameron!

[@shaneventuri4305]

Big bad beetle borgs had me dying

[@xenvik99]

Matty should do a stream where he watches all of Umemaro 3D and rates it based on Story

[@redsohc]

I bet the Pizza one would be his favorite lol

[@xenvik99]

@@redsohc As it should be

[@luvstagrind]

I remember picking this up at a pawn shop YEARS AGO

[@thegamingprozone1941]

Yeah this game is pretty neat!

[@jackkain7141]

Just recently learned about X-Men: Ravages Of Apocalypse, and would LOVE to see you trying to play that nightmare.

[@Endocrom]

Killing Time if you want more FMV/FPS action

[@ctomfaith]

Never knew the melee was the butt of the gun, always thought it was a futuristic pipe.

[@xenvik99]

Krazy Ivan is another PS1 game with "magnificent" FMVs, kinda like Mech Shooter meets Command and Conquer

[@L1f35aGl17ch]

Holy crap I haven't thought about this game in so long!!! One of the first things my step dad got us for the PS1, I remember it mocks you at the end of the game if you use cheats😹 this game rocks.

[@TimBogard]

6:03 I hear rumor that PowerSlave was popular within the PowerSlave circle...

[@MarieAntoon]

Just read through the Wikipedia entry and the plot... looks like there is some major FMV drama to be had. :)

[@fiveways]

How many people have the beetle borgs theme stuck in their heads now? Cause I sure do. Goddammit.

[@apoplexiamusic]

Hey i remember seeing screen shots of this game in some sort of preview in a video game magazine a really long time ago! I remembered from the look of that automatic rifle gun thing. You should try playing this and listening to the Fear Factory song of the same name!

[@devingiles6597]

Matt McMuscles, you should definitely do a gameplay of the original Ridge Racer for the PlayStation.

[@vahlok1426]

MattyFatty is the new guy, but true OGs know Budman is where it all started.

[@crackedspyglass]

That FUCKING reactor mission

[@adamfrazer5150]

😐 we're not getting within the proverbial Country Mile of century 24. We're all currently starring in Idiocracy II : A documentary.

[@micshork]

Before they went on to make Spyro they made a Doom clone.

[@juniorcarreno7800]

i wish it was released on ps plus but as a port instead of a remake because id love to play this again!

[@bradhajek83]

Has anyone mentioned Warhawk? That had "top tier" FMV cutscenes.

[@josephjoestar4978]

Next you should check out Warhawk(PS1) which also has "great" FMV cutscenes. And I'd recommend you use codes to go to every level and die cause every level has a super grim paragraph of text when you game over.

[@toyotam.7100]

I had this back in the day. Used to always cost under $12 bargain bin games.

[@silverroddo1468]

Yooo! Sick first persons Robattles!

[@JedrekVRoscoe]

Oh man, I’d love to see more, but I wonder how much more they add in the later missions?

[@BadandMadMartin]

Please play more. I want to see if it does the cliche of the bigger brother dying for emotional impact.

[@TheMrfoxguy]

Nightdive studios should remaster this

[@thegloriouswizard5270]

1:24 Like Doom!😂

[@charliemurphy6457]

I used to love playing this game back in 2000, except for the second to last level, couldn't beat without cheating lol😊

[@davidromeroblaya7920]

I never heard nothing about this game. It's like the people at Insomniac used a checklist with all the sci-fi tropes in existence to make this game.

[@cubansupreme]

12:01 I call them Wererillas.

[@ghostmutton]

It's pronounced Armorines Project S.W.A.R.M. The only PS1 FPS that was ever released.

[@Exerus]

I loved disruptor, the timer level sucked but it was a great game when it came out. I would love to see you complete the game.

[@zZaxOo]

i thought that guy on the cold open was Jim carry xD

[@riemaennchen]

That game got quite the enemy variety.

[@earn789]

Nuclear Strike also had great FMVs

[@MrInuhanyou123]

I used to play this shit all the time as a kid. I rented it from blockbuster one time and I knew I had to buy it 😂

[@aceDOZA]

Damn....Disruptor

[@karpai5427]

because they are brothers.

[@dnakatomiuk]

Jesus I remember this game I didn't even know it was them that made it, the ammo was the reason I hated it

[@c-notations5260]

Does Warhawk for PS1 not count? Right up there with command & conquer fmv's

[@robotlorekeeper9880]

Do the enemies in this have different weaknesses and resistances like in Quake? Like the sawblade robot guys could only take a couple of bullets but Matt firing lasers full-tilt couldn’t shake them off.

[@robertlandon3932]

Yo!!! played the fuck out of this game back in the day. I remember it probably once a year and nobody ever knows what im talking about. Have a PS1 copy laying around somewhere

[@rsoffiatto]

+1 for Krazy Ivan Warhawk has some FMVs on the same spirit as Disruptor's, but is not so much an action game. The same about Soviet Strike. It has god tier FMV cutscenes but is not an action game. The first PS1 Road Rash has some short fun FMVs but the licensed songs could be a problem...

[@TimGaukerToons]

How can you say that when Spyro Ripto's Rage and Ratchet and Clank: Up Your Arsenal are right there!?

[@flophouseplays]

Cuz its a joke

[@TimGaukerToons]

@@flophouseplays oh I getcha, I getcha, I'm just messin' too. This game looks pretty cool, I'd like to find a copy someday

[@MiBrCo4177]

This would be decent on an emulator with some dual stick mod for modern fps haha. I should look into this.

[@VandrothSoryn]

PS1 janky FPS? You gotta play Broken Helix!

[@VBrancoPT]

Was it really their first game? I thought they were in the game industry way before. Hmm... Was I thinking of a different company? 🤔

[@SteveElOtaku]

Probably Naughty Dog, who had Rings of Power on the Genesis.

[@VBrancoPT]

@@SteveElOtaku Maybe. Also... they made a game for the Sega Genesis? I never knew that. What genre is it?

[@LizardGenes]

Disrupted, that's a funny word. Does anyone ever get rupted?

[@abbylarkspur]

Play Thunder in Paradise the Hulk Hogan tv show game

[@gonkidd]

You should do WILD 9 next PLEASE!!!!!

[@devingiles6597]

Hey, Matt McMuscles. Can you please do a gameplay of the original Battle Arena Toshinden for the original PlayStation?