It's FINALLY HERE!! | Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore

[@Dopply]

Thanks so much for playing Arzette! I'm Seth, the developer of this game. It feels truly surreal to see you all playing it. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@jasonjames3871]

Dude, I finished this game last week, & had an absolute blast playing it, well done & thank you for such a fun experience!

[@animatrix1490]

You did a great job, and I’m really glad to see the game getting attention. It deserves it!

[@charizardoreo]

I loved this game so much, thank you for it

[@OneWithTheBears]

i pooped my pants

[@Gallant_Silver]

I watched Vinny Vinesauce play the whole game and I loved it!

[@loganbritton6737]

Fun fact, the intro and tutorial narrators are the actual Zelda and Link voice actors from the CDI games

[@ax2099]

Holy moley, that is wild

[@hedonistredd4592]

Morshu has a voice role in here too! Don't know about the rest of the cast, but I know those three do!

[@gishigoshi]

I think the plot they describe as well is basically the plots of the old cdi games

[@Bluesit32]

@@gishigoshi The plot is basically a sequel to Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon.

[@NutBreadMSMC]

Vinny Vinesauce also voices a character in this.

[@jcace13]

I can't think of another spiritual sequel where "it's not bad enough" is a legitimate criticism.

[@fatandsassy1510]

The latest Bubsy game?

[@Davinky948]

Oh lord there’s more Bubsy? Shovelwarewolf has taught me to fear him

[@L33PL4Y]

It's not a spiritual sequel, it's a spiritual successor.

[@jonathanrobinson8926]

The references to the earlier CDi games, the actual reuse of original voice actors....the love put into this game is INCREDIBLE.

[@AceThe1AndOnly]

I love the name Seedy eye for a game production company. We love a pun name

[@AceThe1AndOnly]

@@miguelnewmexico8641 where all I see is bush. 🔍

[@extenduss]

OH MY GOD I JUST REALIZED THAT THATS FUCKING GENIUS

[@Cow80y]

I thought this was a grumps fangame for a second

[@hannahgeraghty4201]

Seriously, that sprite in the thumbnail looks exactly like what I'd expect a CDI girl version of Arin to look like

[@Chymai]

wait is it not?! It must be inspired by Game Grumps at least...

[@echoshark872]

Honestly if any modding community or game community would be down to work together and develop a fan game in this style I'd gladly do some acting/voice acting and anything else I'm capable of for entirely free. Even if they never saw it I'd be so down.

[@Blashbuck]

HA

[@user-jw2it4qf2r]

@@Chymai Zelda CD-i games are a huge meme, far bigger than the Grumps

[@endgamer3000]

So fun fact there for those who don’t know the CDI games: at 10:25 , this was based on the Hotel Mario games, were to complete the level ya got to close all the doors

[@MoonlitLycan]

I am still honestly surprised that is the ONE bad CD-i game the Grumps still have yet to tackle all these years later.

[@rowdyriolu1]

I thought that was a cute little homage! Maybe the Grumps should play Hotel Mario at some point?

[@crystalmptacek]

I would love if the game grumps played that cdi mario game, I loved it as a kid. It's cheesy and silly, but it was fun.

[@juliav8159]

"You're playing Arzette!" CD-i Zelda: "GOOD!!!!"

[@TheMCzorro]

Golly!

[@RyuBlue]

​@@TheMCzorroOAH ha ha ha haha

[@CarbonBeast]

Cool

[@crashtefano]

You killed me!

[@RyuBlue]

@@crashtefano GOOD

[@zacharymicah]

"Welcome to Arzette... you must die!"

[@johnnynorrisjr.39]

"Your Smart Sword lets you interact with objects! ...you must die"

[@HealthGage0336]

"Do you have Coke here?" "Is Pepsi okay?" "...You must die."

[@MuchHappyWolf]

“Don’t look so BLUE!” “… you must die.”

[@zewzit]

"Ayyee!?" "... you must die."

[@adamlam9600]

Squadilaw, we're off!

[@KeganLeavess]

I absolutely love how you can tell that the team behind this put their complete ALL into it to make it as close to the original CDI games as possible. That's love for the craft right there

[@nitroglycerific9295]

Danny is right to love the music. This game's soundtrack was done by ButtonMasher, who won a Grammy in 2022 for his arrangement/performance of "Meta Knight's Revenge"

[@matthewjones6786]

Oh sweet, had no idea this was him! He got the only Grammy I ever cared about!

[@Alexander_Alexander]

apparently the tutorial voice is the og link voice

[@Bluesit32]

And a character named Skelvis.

[@MoleBradRy]

While the narrator's explaining the story she seems to get louder/more intense almost in tandem to whenever Arin or Dan start talking. Like the Narrator is going "I'M SPEAKING HERE!"

[@L33PL4Y]

Miss Piggy voice: "I'm SPEAKing!"

[@lampshade6579]

I literally just watched the "Take it easy" compilation yesterday. and now they're gonna have to update it to include the conversation you had this episode at the beginning of this compilation.

[@Lostfloortile]

No cause same

[@subtlegong2817]

A couple of weeks later I watch this late after seeing the “take it easy” compilation a day ago

[@williamsexton1389]

Did anyone else think this was a fan game where they made Arin a princess character and it was a direct spoof on the Zelda CD-i games, his favorite games ever to play on the channel.

[@broskimoski9775]

Is that not what this is?

[@jubuttib]

Check 1:45, the dude at the top of the screen looks like normal Arin in a lot of Grumps animateds, complete with the blonde streak in the hair and everything. =/ (EDIT: "Dail")

[@zacharykim295]

That character really does look like Arin lol

[@CrispyChange]

Yes

[@Foggovor]

Has he said the CDI games were his favorite series?? That makes me so happy

[@kayzmavc4596]

I'm glad Dan mentioned Paramore because that's exactly what came to mind when I read "Faramore." And the Jewel of Paramore is, indeed, Hayley Williams.

[@pancookieplays]

Dan once again receiving the gift of prophecy with that "Take this gun" joke

[@socially-shay]

he LED with THE GUN

[@InkedCurvez]

​@@socially-shay😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@analoren4745]

Dan "Hiro Hagakure" Avidan

[@MatchaFoxx]

When he said that my immediate thought was “wait until he finds out you get a gun”. 😂

[@BlueGuy98]

20:31 The reason there were Nintendo games on CD-i was because Phillips was working with Nintendo on a CD add-on for the Super Nintendo that ended up getting canceled. Part of the deal was that Phillips would be allowed to use Nintendo characters for their own console

[@WhyYouWahYoo]

This game has a vampire who really likes breakfast named Denny who proceeds to cook you a “grand slam of a breakfast.” I love this game so much.

[@brandonc4985]

Arin complaining about the narrator’s voice is also the same voice that he gives 80% of all male characters…

[@cupofcakee]

he does that voice to mock bad VA narration

[@lululuvscats]

@@cupofcakee Except here it was done badly on purpose.

[@MidoseitoAkage]

It's the VA who did CDi Link. Dopply is lucky to find the original VA of CDi Link and CDi Zelda.

[@bongbearer420]

i think he wasnt serious

[@brandonc4985]

@@bongbearer420 it’s less about him being “serious” and more him noticing how grating that voice sounds but still chooses do to it for almost every single male protagonist

[@MBeastModeZ0]

Seedy Eye really did a great job capturing that Zelda CDI nonsense.

[@SableGear]

This game is lovely! Excited to see you guys playing it. The intro is so perfect, poor Arzette seems like she's aware she's stuck in a janky mysticbabble fantasy story, while everyone else is just perfect expies from the CDI games. The music and aesthetic are spot on, the voices are great. I appreciate they even ran with the duke's punishment of "scrubbing all the floors in Hyrule" as a background point.

[@uberculex]

Arin is the only person playing this game that outright refused to explore the main town.

[@nessesaryschoolthing]

"Hey, Arin, maybe you should go to town with your rupees." "Oh, you're right I should" And then he didn't

[@Dogg-a-rama]

I like the way they animated it. The rotoscoping really adds to the purposeful cheesiness of it all.

[@CountShaman]

"Take this gun" I now anticipate their reaction by the next part.

[@Gurgadurgen]

Nintendo gave Philips the rights to make some zelda games because they partnered with philips to try to make a CD attachment for the snes. Also the original PlayStation was going to be a SNES attachment, until Nintendo went behind Sony's back and partnered with philips, only telling Sony they werent partnering with them anymore after publicly announcing the Philips deal. At least one mostly working prototype of the Nintendo PlayStation still exists. The whole story about how Nintendo basically made Sony into a competitor is really interesting.

[@jonathanrobinson8926]

Funny story about the conversation at 20:46 , Nintendo and Sony were originally going to work together on a CD system. But Nintendo went back on it and instead did the CDi deal. We all know how that turned out for Nintendo and Phillips. But what happened to Sony? Well actually it was the work they had started doing when planning to collab with Nintendo that led to the original Playstation. So, suffice to say that wasn't Nintendo's brightest move ever.

[@m15t3r_n8]

I was about to share this same story! Thank you

[@jonathanrobinson8926]

@@m15t3r_n8 It's such a fun little bit of history!

[@jb-br8bf]

The wackiest part was that Sony and Nintendo patched up their relationship in ‘92 and the Nintendo PlayStation was almost back on the menu. Ken Kutaragi, who headed the project, convinced the board that Sony would be able to make a better console and bring it to market sooner when working alone and the deal fell through again.

[@Modtro64]

"As long as the folks are down". Oh We are SOOOO Down for a full playthrough of Arzette. who here agrees with me?

[@RoeBoats]

YESSSSSSS

[@rogercameron6912]

I NEED SEQUELS! FRANCHISE IT! LET'S GOOOOOO

[@TheSpektrum1989]

both Arzette and Dail have odd Arin qualities to them, it's like Arin got split into two parts.

[@JTheFool]

Wow I can't believe Arin was secretly a fusion this whole time.

[@thenovicenovelist]

It reminds me of one of the latter Animorphs books when Rachel gets cut in half while she's a starfish and becomes two Rachels with different personalities.

[@FightingFoodonsFan]

That's certainly sounds right with their looks and personality.

[@EmperorSeth]

I love how the Grumps (but especially Dan) immediately latched onto the catgirl as soon as she showed up. They definitely should finish this one.

[@vanilla_milkshake]

never heard of this game until now but I absolutely ADORE this artstyle!

[@goldchris1111]

its the cd-i style, watch zeldi cd-i gameplay its exactly what this game is inspired by right down to the crazy cutscenes, its one the most memed zelda game series

[@fuzzysham88]

Turns out all Arzette needed to convince the mayor to let the wolf man into the town as a little Diplomacy (Diplomacy is the name of her sword)

[@EmperorSeth]

Arzette waves her sword menacingly. "You saying my sword's LITTLE?"

[@reagansido5823]

"You know, my smart sword doesn't hurt friendly folks." And it didn't hurt the wolf guy, so that means he's- "You're not being very friendly." Ooooooor that works too I guess.

[@thenovicenovelist]

I thought the same thing too.

[@velfaern1716]

Lmao exact same thought process

[@dani.5087]

The inflection at 12:00 of "this old LAntern is yOUuRS--" is so fucking good oh my god

[@spacesquid95force25]

My reaction to this was literally OH MY GOODNESS freezes myself*

[@mothichorror446]

This is illegal, you know..

[@sanstheskeleton8104]

@@mothichorror446 My cakes will burn *Zips off screen*

[@ethanwilde4716]

​MY CAKES WILL BURN!

[@FuzzyStripetail]

Arin having the ability to bomb some column even without the correct 1-4-2-6 code to the bathroom was probably his most explosive asset.

[@BetterThanVegas]

I'm so happy they're playing this. The only thing that could make it better is if they used the reprinted controller that you could order.

[@GameGrumps]

Limited Run set CD-i replica's for pre-order, you KNOW we are waiting for it.

[@MadAliceInWonderland]

11:59 The way cypress (the wolf dude) said "if you do, this old lantern is YOOURS" made me die of laughter. Goodbye everyone 💀

[@tai-porto]

i love Arin's animator eye. He noticed the stuff I did too at the same time like the 3D models. looks like a fun game, I hope they keep it going.

[@benjamindebo9283]

Hearing Arin explain to Dan what diegetic means for the thousanth time makes me smile.

[@micahphilson]

11:30 "No, who would do that?" I dunno, maybe the maniac who just went through an entire tree city killing every living thing she came across?

[@Jasper_Silva]

The tutorial narrator sounds like Arin doing a protagonist voice.

[@zeldadonkey1]

He's link's VA from the og CDI Zelda games

[@Bluesit32]

That's Jeffrey Rath. Link.

[@GalacticAlpaca]

F I N E D I N I N G

[@FutureRetroRoots]

I know exactly who you are referring to 😄

[@unfortunateClown]

vinesauce vinny fan spotted

[@vuhlen9493]

closest we'll get to a vinesauce collab

[@rogercameron6912]

DINE FINING

[@TreyMcDonaldAnimator]

I love the dedication to retro gaming here. Feels like my era of gaming... I'm old.

[@RaigarWasTaken]

The intro of the game is actually a retelling of the first two Zelda CDI games

[@kwarkman85]

I've watch a few playthroughs and I'm surprised not many people recognized the tutorial voice. That's original CD-i Link!

[@Amy_Dunn]

Did...did he spank that book?

[@Nahyoudontgetthat]

It was being a bad bad book…..

[@NightShade1218]

BUENOS DIAS, BOOK

[@VirTaro]

..Dunn worry about it! ^w^

[@RoeBoats]

LMAOOOOOOO AHHHHH

[@mega_bird700]

The book was very naughty

[@digitalgamer457]

HOLD UP, THE CDI...ANTHOLOGY CONTINUES?!

[@Dorian_Scott]

(0:57) I'm surprised they got the actress who voiced Zelda in the CD-i games for this opening.

[@Kellan__they-them]

Arzette looks like Arina combined with Shantae. And yup, the not-Link guy looks a lot like how people draw Arin lol, it's almost uncanny.

[@ExploDjinn]

Boy, if only more games let you threaten authority figures to get things done. Shantae also has had trouble with mayors.

[@JayxBoii57]

I genuinely thought this was another CD-i game that they finally got their hands on so they could compare it to the Zelda CD-i games. I was like dang this really shows how bad the zelda ones were because this looks so good! But to learn that this is a new release as a spiritual successor to those games is insane. It's executed so well and faithful to the feeling of those CD-i games but genuinely looks fun and smooth and has bangin music. What a triumph of a game.

[@Aqueous92]

Dan: Wouldn't you be able to buy things in the topwn with the diamonds? Arin: Yes, that's a good idea, let me just go anywhere BUT the town

[@Silent_Lucidity]

Seedy Eye is actually a super clever name for a software company.

[@pokedude900]

How many episodes is it going to take for Arin to realize he can quit to the map from the pause menu?

[@Archgeek0]

Each of them. He'll arrive at the realization in the final dungeon.

[@ASerpentPerplexed]

YESS THEY'RE PLAYING IT, OF COURSE THEY ARE HOW DID I EVER DOUBT IT!!!

[@SkilesHasFun]

"It's alright, I got all my life back... ow" That's the Arin I know and love!

[@MrWhiteSuit17]

I genuinely love this. Please continue this series.

[@samuraicupcake289]

"they need to get all up in the camera and s**t, ya know?" "Yeah" Bad guy : proceeds to get uncomfortably close to the camera 😵‍💫

[@bloodrunsclear]

I love that this brought back YTPs. It's like it's early 2000s again!

[@supermatt87]

"If you're not going to say something and stand by it, what's the point? You're going to get corrected all the time?" Yes Arin, that's what well-adjusted adults do. They change their opinions based on new information and allow their beliefs to change over time.

[@amystaudte9855]

The opening drawings are cute af, the game animations and backgrounds are surprisingly great. Music is 🔥 But the animated sequences of character dialog...oh my god.

[@CountofBleck]

16:00 Was that an I.M. Meen shoutout? This game is bringing back all the classics of the YTP era!

[@ferretyluv]

This game is full of YTP references. So if you’re asking if it’s a reference, the answer is probably yes.

[@ToonMasta44]

This is a delightful love letter to the CDI games, definitely looking forward to watching the Grumps play this.

[@QaRajhCreations]

Arin saying "I need to find more lamp-oil." My mind vent INSTANTLY to Morshu going "Lamp-oil? Rope? *BOMBS?* You want it, it's your my friend."

[@ferretyluv]

As long as you have enough rubies.

[@davidwhiting1761]

I think the folks at home are down for you guys to finish this. Looks like a gold mine of good times all around.

[@ballistersarm]

0:12 you have a dad? *dan stares into the void asking himself "wait.. do i have a dad?"*

[@Ails1234]

And he's ripe for the kissing

[@rtyuik7]

[the void echoes back, with the voice of Avi] "EHHHHHHH......!"

[@patu8010]

That one cutscene in the castle does have a 3D look to it. I guess there are multiple animators with different processes.

[@sampeks]

this feels so much like the CDI games its incredible

[@Stammer6]

So many games out there with cool ideas that just weren't executed properly. It's awesome seeing people making stuff like this to really turn those ideas into fun video games.

[@Barriertriostruckapose]

15:00 Dan accidentally predicts the future

[@RobocopDood]

5:26 they were quiet long enough that when dan yelled "WELL THATS JUST GREAT" coughed on my water lol

[@nanoco1000]

why is arzette white in the thumbnail lmao

[@monolophosaurus]

I’m so glad they’re playing this 10:05 I don’t know why I didn’t expect a Hotel Mario reference

[@chiquita_dave]

I am BEGGING for a full playthrough. I can't express how excited I was when I saw y'all were playing this!

[@obviousghost5895]

This opening looks like a very talented artist, with a ton of experience in shading and coloring and everything, had access to just REALLY crappy colored pencils and construction paper EDIT: okay I assumed this was a really old game and now that I know it's emulating that style on purpose, I feel bad about being a jerk like this lmao

[@Alexander_Alexander]

I watched Vinesauce Vinny play this and now i shall watch Game Grumps play it. btw he was one of the voices in this game

[@Implalazz]

Was looking to see if anyone else here knew lol

[@Rubberman202]

YAAAAS!!! I was hoping for this, the CD-i Zelda playthroughs were some of my favorite Game Grumps series! Also, that thumbnail made me realize that if Arin's hair was longer and more floofy, it'd look like Arzette's hair. :P

[@legomojo]

Arzette’s designs is SO close to Arina that it CANT be a coincidence, right??

[@slayer_comma_the-91]

Before I knew anything about this game, when I first saw this thumbnail I was like “oh interesting did someone made a game with Arina?”

[@ElKabongg42]

As much as I love the care taken to recreate that classic Phillips Pheel, but the entire way I kept expecting someone's eyes to fall out of their head and rush the screen

[@OmegaChase1002]

why is arzette whitewashed in the thumbnail?

[@SkorgeSlaps]

Danny: *sees Lady Cat Pirate* "Okayyyyy, now we're talking... *long pause* did you see that lady cat pirate?"

[@GracieIsEverything]

Day 8 of commenting until Arin and Dan play Sly Cooper for the ps2

[@amadeus.7436]

Literally who cares

[@tjswanson7577]

Day 1 of 1 of replying to this comment. Please stop.

[@masterxl97]

These comments have never worked once, and all of you people who do it are losers.

[@wanderingexplorer5060]

I loved the trilogy. It would be a nice watch

[@jaketucker2559]

I do

[@tylermanley6433]

Damn. This music rocks

[@godspeedyoublacknerd]

I think Arin should get the rights to Alfred Chicken and make a sequel called "More Like Go Fuck Yourself"

[@sloth4235]

When Dan said ‘take it easy’ I immediately thought of the compilation that was just uploaded. I was ecstatic to hear him acknowledge that very video after saying it

[@visttia]

Omg, the cutscenes are amazing. The vibe is exactly right.

[@Customfurball28]

I love how they made the actual gameplay not nearly as much of a pain while still keeping the incredibly obtuse story with weird names and the artstyle. This game is great stuff, it's just the CDI games but even better.

[@StevenS757]

How many episodes until Arin realizes that there is a shop in town where he can buy items?

[@GeekMasterGames]

Also, that "Take it easy" compilation is freaking great.

[@TheNomade5]

Not only does this feel like Zelda CDI, It feels like a Zelda CDI Game Grumps episode

[@TheCreativeKobold]

YES! I saw Level Up Norway play this recently, and was like, "Game Grumps NEEDS to play this!" And here we are! :D

[@TheOneFreakservo]

Next we'll get spiritual Gex game from the 'Three Dio' team.

[@baht8580]

Can’t express how much I love this, the CDI Zelda’s are my favorite Grump series of all time.

[@MCDexpo]

In regards to The joke about the Starbucks cup having the wrong name, I thought that the developers made a sneaky little joke reference towards game of thrones by having a coffee cup in one of the drawings, not realizing that Danny was talking about the joke that Arin was making...

[@nuuuuuuuut]

Part of the music incorporates the same sound my doorbell makes so I find myself constantly glancing at the door

[@IzzetNilson]

Man this is definitely one of those games I want to play. If you do future episodes I'll watch it but I wanna play through the game myself soon. I'll look forward to tuning in when I can!

[@Dairunt1]

Fun fact: The old woman narrating the opening sequence is the original voice of CDi Zelda. The man narrating the tutorial is CDi Link.

[@LJ4Tasyo]

I've never heard of this, but I am one hundred percento invested.

[@fistofthebrownstar]

Loved this, please do more. And when your done, do a full run of Dog Island please!