Johnny vs. Axiom Verge

[@faidou9954]

Axiom Verge seems like one of those Metroidvanias that takes pride in the game it's inspired by without alienating it's audience.

[@AnonyMorshu]

@@robbycooper6787 1: You misspelled "Metroidvania". 2: What makes it stupid?

[@S0LV0]

I appreciate Axiom Verge for bringing back Metroid's sense of unease through vague imagery. A lot of the pulsating tiles and general environmental art are very undefined, and are creepier as a result. ...That said, I still need to finish the game. Also, my music is back, woooot

[@reklem2]

S0LV0 That song is really catchy! I guess it's Johnny's theme song now, since he didn't have anything like it before.

[@bluewind314]

Can I have a little insight on what track this is, please?

[@S0LV0]

bluewind314 It's a commissioned theme I did for Johnny. It's also the first track on my SoundCloud if you follow the link in the video's description.

[@bluewind314]

S0LV0 Thank you, Master Sol.

[@KyanbuXM]

You've made some pretty fantastic beats, Sol. Excellent work.

[@datanotfoundpleasetryagain3559]

Wow, didn't expect a Fifth Element reference. Good job.

[@rosanirodrigues557]

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[@datanotfoundpleasetryagain3559]

@@rosanirodrigues557 3:24, even though Johnny immediately namedrops the movie right after.

[@TeamDusk215]

Hmmm. Johnny gets disappointed by Sonic Boom. And then finds Freedom Planet. Johnny gets disappointed by the announcement Metroid Prime: Federation Force (Which I totally want to see him play for Irony's sake)...and then finds Axiom Verge. I'm trying to find a way to exploit this trend...

[@UltimaKeyMaster]

R&R Games Well, with the Sonic trend it's already having played a piece of shit game and the Metroid side is only a disappointing announcement.

[@diegolomba2613]

Force him to play sword and shield, then ask him to play mystery dungeon 2, it’s genius!

[@VioStarclad]

Now that I'm playing this and with how awesome the soundtrack is I can't believe Johnny didn't so much as mention it. Also if you're watching this old review the game is now available on Switch, including a physical version including making-of documentary and soundtrack CD. Personally I'm having a blast with it and think a lot of the areas look extremely cool and interesting despite a bit of copy-and-paste tyling.

[@viggy2k66]

Johnny you hands down are my favourite reviewer out there. I love your content and I also love sgb. I've been following your channel for about 4 years but never commented on your excellent quality shown in your videos. This is my comment

[@touhouguyII]

That little drone bot crawling in tight spaces reminds me of Tail's Adventure.

[@Haedox]

If any one is upset with the new Metroid , meet your new best friend. And also another game really worth noting to take this spot is Ori and the Blind Forest. Get both of those games. They are great

[@BLCeee]

***** Turns out we don't need Samus to blast balls ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@Blandrew]

Haedox No love for Shantae?

[@Da_ComputerMonster]

Haedox Upset about the new Metroid game?.............well theres that, and im sad he hasn't reviewed Hotline Miami.... maybe next time...

[@TheSuperthunderblade]

Haedox Ori is pretty awesome. Its like Rayman Origins with a Metroid structure.

[@maciekx10]

Haedox Screw Ori and its stupid ending that ruins the whole fing thing

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

I personally don't understand why people don't find Axiom Verge's world appealing. I love it for its unrelenting bleakness. But hey, maybe I just have shit taste. That is always a possibility.

[@SomecallmeJohnny]

NickonAquaMagna Just because you like something other people don't necessarily like, it doesn't mean you have "shit taste." Like what you like. Otherwise it makes you seem insecure.

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

SomecallmeJohnny I get that, it just sometimes seems like there's something other people are seeing that I'm not catching on to. But, eh, whatever.

[@NickonPlanetRipple]

PikUpYourPantsPatrol lol

[@zeipheil]

to be fair the only people with shit taste are haters. which is why i have shit taste when it comes to dragonballz. I'm a DBZ hater. sue me. :I

[@bardhi09]

NickonAquaMagna lol stop self deprecating yourself lmao

[@KoolStar95]

The third reason which Johnny didn't mention at the end: Terraria :P

[@oguzhangungor999]

Andrew Kirby he might have dropped that game for a while.After watching his review I bought the game and played the crap out of it and loved it.BUT after a while it burns you.The more you advence the more shit you gotta take in and if you didnt make a good chest house (by that i mean a good warehouse for your items) management becomes even more tiring.Its still is a fantastic game though.

[@TheSkyrimandyogscast]

Oguzhan Gungor I think he mean't terraria 1.3

[@Sidescroller64]

I've noticed during this Indie Showcase that you've seemed to have yet again, found your voice and stepped up the quality in delivering your opinions in an insightful, yet humorous manner. It's like the transition of seasons for a TV show and you can tell that the new writers on board eclipse the older ones hands down, except you're a one man show. Kudos. You are an inspiration. I too look forward to running my own channel when I get the gear for it and seeing you grow into your potential, even if i already was a big fan to begin with, is encouraging. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@SomecallmeJohnny]

If you're interested in your own Warp Pipe Mug, I got it here. www.fangamer.com/products/pipe-mug

[@CrimsonAurora99]

SomecallmeJohnny Nice.

[@gatst7680]

Wow. That was fast Johnny!

[@SethAbercromby]

SomecallmeJohnny Don't you mean Plum-met? ... I've been playing too much Hyperdimension Neptunia it seems.

[@CrimsonAurora99]

***** ...

[@Shadic6098]

Seth Abercromby don't worry, your not the only one who thought that.

[@TotallyJerrySeinfeld]

I'm on the VERGE of buying this. Sorry

[@enrique7925]

*claps slowly* Well played sir, well played.....

[@Salim-RS]

Ahh.......the start to the summer vacation, many people upload and Johnny is with them too, thanks Johnny.

[@creativeusername6453]

A better metroid game than federation force

[@creativeusername6453]

***** like many people have said its not the fact that it's a spin off that pisses people off its the fact that it's the only metroid game that Nintendo has released in 5 years 6 by the time it comes out

[@thatscottishdude_2858]

***** Ahah, stop defending it because it's a spin off. That's a weak and futile argument.

[@SuperConker100]

collin taylor the game not even out yet, you don't know, it could be good

[@SuperConker100]

collin taylor the game not even out yet, you don't know, it could be good

[@SuperConker100]

***** i didn't, it that stupid KZbin glitch that repeat comment for some reason

[@Blonde_Uchiha]

FINALLY! JOHNNY GOT HIS OWN PANEL AT A CONVENTION!

[@JMotion]

Kinda hype for the Shantae vid, since I really dont know what its all about yet. But please Johnny... dont make it a short video. Bring back your longer reviews that went right into the details. I actually wanna hear it all for Shantae.

[@SomecallmeJohnny]

MotionTransformer Review length depends on what I have to say. I won't forcefully extend a video to reach a arbitrary number.

[@milimetron1999]

SomecallmeJohnny Johnny will you review the games one by one or all together since Shantae games are pretty short especially riskies revenge

[@KidSnivy69]

I'd rather a review be short, than forced to 20 minutes just for the sake of a longer review

[@JMotion]

SomecallmeJohnny Understandable, whatever you put out is essentially my first proper introduction to the series.

[@wolfie23288]

Yeah.

[@UBEDAMAN3]

Axiom Verge is such a amazing game and it's my GOTY so far. I loved everything about it except the final boss fight

[@sleepyeyedplumber]

This was unexpected. I actually met the creator of Axiom Verge at the LVL UP EXPO last month here in Vegas (nice guy), as I never heard of the game beforehand. Tried a bit of the demo and the gameplay does seem promising, but the price is a bit high for me, and it's a shame it wasn't given a deal during Steam's summer sale last week.

[@badandy4452]

I think its really awesome you're gonna have you own panel at Too Many Games. Sounds like it will be good time.

[@HubPie3]

Axiom... isn't that the corporation in Wall-E?

[@jmaldonado790]

Hub Hikari It was the name of the ship, the corporation was Buy n' Large

[@HubPie3]

Jon-Michael Maldonado Ah, okay. Thanks for that. :)

[@zyad48]

Jon-Michael Maldonado oh wow really? XD thats nice

[@stinkysock24]

*Bi n' large (like big and large)

[@stinkysock24]

***** hmm i never knew that

[@JackSledgeIV]

HOLY! FUCKING! SHIT! I WANT THAT WARP PIPE CUP!

[@koopakape]

I feel like I had the opposite reaction as you on this game; while you seemed into it more at first but worn down by it as it went along, not a fan of the story but in love with the weapons, I was the other way around. I wasn't sold at first since it seemed like simply a shameless Metroid clone with nothing new to offer, but as I went through and experienced more of the bizarre world and story as well as the surprising alternatives to your average Metroid-like powerups I fell more and more in love; I adored the strange and pieced-together storyline (though I do crave more games in this series to flesh it out much further); I loved most of the architecture and map design throughout the game and have nothing to complain about there. The one thing that kind of got on my nerves, in fact, was how most of the powerups, especially the cool, hidden, hard-to-get ones, tended to be new weapons, when the game would've been just fine with 5-ish weapons but you end up with like... ~25 or so by the end (and can use all your tools as weapons on top of that)? And they're all roughly balanced in power and function, with none meant to be outright superior to any others? It's a kind of fun concept in a way but with SO many weapons, and SO many of them only accessible in the final stretch of the game, and so few permanent passive powerups compared to real Metroid games for this reason, I felt like it was overkill. All I really needed was the default gun, short-range pulse, super huge-spread-but-weak green lightning gun, the homing blue lightning gun, and maybe the flamethrower. Anyway though, a fine review, I was impressed with your ability to really fully cover the game so quickly. Now hurry up and talk about Shantae and convince me to finally play through those c_c

[@They_are_Arthur]

0:11 Not sure if negatively talking about Cave Story, or positively talking about Cave Story.

[@lordcrayzar]

This game was amazing.

[@sierradeltaNL]

SHANTAE!!

[@onesonicguy]

...for Smash?

[@marczeugs]

***** Why are you everywhere? You are just like Haedox and Sir Toasty god dammit

[@marczeugs]

***** I see.

[@MrMariosonicman]

thanks for uploading this video on my birthday. the game looks interesting. and best of luck at your convention.

[@awesomefai2798]

6:23-6:25 dont you mean "have yourselves a fantastic Arkham Knight? Funny joke, huh? No? I'll just show myself out.

[@pedroportillo1585]

Hey Johnny, will you eventually review "Papers, Please" I would love to hear your opinion on that game!

[@flyingfist4203]

Oh man, I really hope this game gets more love, despite its flaws. Especially with what has happened behind the scenes.

[@Guy811]

So pumped for your shatae review!

[@GameFreak64101]

why does a 6 minute video feel like a 20 minute video

[@KidSnivy69]

Because Johnny stuffs them with good reasoning

[@DylanDude]

Swift_Heracross Holy crud that was six minutes?! It felt like 20 minutes, but it also felt like it went by so fast because I was entertained. Just goes to show ya, Johnny's a genius.

[@wolfie23288]

Heh

[@hotpileofgarbage]

Timespace distortion field. Consciousness algorithm compression. ...Good content?

[@augustuscb]

I am very curious and excited about Chasm, another Metroidvania coming out this year. Perhaps you've heard of it?

[@SnesRulez]

This looks so awesome! I have to get this on Steam

[@ZenzaNetwork]

Titles like this with a dark atmosphere really gets me thinking.

[@Galvinize03]

3:27 Mah favorite

[@XsvruploaderX]

*CRIES* I WANNA SEE JOHNNY BUT I'M IN ENGLAND WAAAAHHHH

[@sternj4314]

***** i too share this predicament fellow stand user

[@XsvruploaderX]

J. Groves You thought it was a stand user but it was I.......Jotaro

[@zeipheil]

your profile pic. is perfect for that comment. i wanna see him too but I'm in Canada...... :I

[@oguzhangungor999]

***** I live in Turkey and trust me i get your pain.

[@Mrmightyturtle]

***** Don't lie, you're in Egypt fighting Dio and ZA WARUDO.

[@thebigw1231]

Well at least this game has a better presentation then Metroid Prime Federation Force.

[@gamingdude2811]

OH YEAH!!! HES FINALLY REVIEWING A FULL GAME!!! ITS BEEN SO LONG!!!!

[@civilwarfare101]

I might get this sooner or later because of the Metroid influence and there hasn't been a real Metroid game in 5 years. The multiple weapons do look like a lot of fun to use.

[@SergiioMan]

I just started AXIOM VERGE this week!!... it cost me about $9 on the STEAM special sale.

[@ZdsZodyrus]

4:21 that scene looks like it was recorded with your camera John and not the haupage, but was it?

[@SeamusTheHunter]

The intense scanlines are part of that location in-game.

[@RikuCotton]

Wonder how many times Johnny looked at his pipe coffee cup wondering if someone from the mushroom kingdom will pop up

[@diegolomba2613]

From the way he puts it, it kinda makes the game sound like Metroid, but better.

[@oguzhangungor999]

I am so happy Mighty no 9 got delayed consedering all the shit they are adding but its also really sad that it will miss this marathon and i wont be able to see Johhny's review until the next indie showcase.Oh well you win some you lose some.Nice review btw.

[@jaytocollion4267]

Glad to be back

[@jackbacon5792]

Oh my god, why are games made by one person so unique and polished seriously first intrusion 2 and now this seriously there more polished than some AAA developers *cough* ubisoft *cough*

[@bored_person]

This is the exception. Most people who tried to make games on their own fail massively. Most of those game simply don't get published. You try making a game by yourself.

[@revalution1965]

@@bored_person why should he lol and there are plenty of games w one or just few ppl making it that come out n crush aaa cookie cutters

[@bored_person]

@@revalution1965 huh?

[@revalution1965]

@@bored_person uhh

[@DuskHeart13]

Woo Shantae! :D Also, nice mug. Warp Pipe mug, kinda like an E-Tank mug.

[@hoodedman6579]

I remember this game; I played it for a bit and then lost interest because almost all of the upgrades I found were guns that I was fairly certain I wasn't going to use.

[@Glitchy1988]

May I point out that you sir have the best mugs ever.

[@brimbles4999]

i would love to see a metroidvania set in the alien franchise... like alien isolation but 2D would be so good

[@internisus]

Aliens: Infestation on the Nintendo DS is calling to you!

[@th3lonef0x4]

the giant heads are like aurora units from Metroid prime 3: corruption

[@cyberworrier94]

Is it wrong that I'm quite excited for the eventual release of Johnny Vs. Batman Arkham Knight? Because I'm not sure why, but the way he reviews is so fun, then again I wanted him to do LP's (maybe like 10 part videos) of Terraria cause its my current favorite PC game. Cheers and great video as always John!

[@AzureSymbiote]

I can't believe you didn't mention the fantastic music.

[@NanochiTwitcharchive]

Hey Johnny, think you will ever have a open Q&A for your fans every now and think? Like once a month or something for those that cant make it to the conventions you go to?

[@SQGReviewShow]

I knew you would cover this game. It was your destiny.

[@Elyseon]

A Justin Bailey one piece? OH THE HUMANITY!

[@mightyminotaur2431]

YESH! Finally, Shantae! Also, thanks for this review! I'm gonna get this game tonight, as I was considering getting it.

[@Minusoh]

Shantae!! I haven't even played any of the games and I'm still excited.

[@BranFlaixx]

AW, YEAH! The Shantae series is next!! Super excited!!

[@QuillsOnWheels]

Johnny it would be great if you could look at The Talos Principle. It's one of those games you gotta think about if you want to get into the story. Also I'd recommend other Croteam games like the Serious Sam Franchise. Would be amazing to see you review those.

[@NeonNobility]

Who doesn't love Fifth Element? I literally asked for that on DVD for christmas this year (and got it) because it was taken off Netflix

[@RedKing12000]

The entire genie line in one video... I suppose that the series isn't super complicated, but given the individuality that the Castlevania, Metroid, Zelda, Mario, MegaMan, and Sonic series were provided, I'd appreciate it if Shantae got a little more wiggle room as well. If anything, I'm surprised that these reviews weren't being saved for Half Genie Hero's release.

[@ishingo69]

Who's that man that looks like Simon? A Belmont with a one piece on. What's that game that is like Metroid? It's just part 1, but it's on steroids. Axiom Verrrrrr-rge. Nobody suspects a thing!

[@mohamedadel7111]

ishingo69 its a poem i think

[@mohamedadel7111]

ishingo69 its a poem i think

[@aquashieldYT]

***** It's a parody of Octodad's theme song.

[@NeonCryptid]

them opening puns got me good

[@TheLegendMaster]

I'd love to see you review Okami, Johnny. Make it happen!

[@JMandJJ7797]

Oh I am so excited!

[@THE_CORNELIUS]

I AM STILL WAITING FOR THE CASTLE CRASHERS REVIEW

[@Gale_Storm_]

Ah, crud. I still haven't purchased Pirate's Curse yet. X-x I assume the video will cover the series as a whole?

[@ilovevirtualconsole]

I'm looking forward to the Shantae review whenever you upload that. And it's good to know that you'll be reviewing Arkham Knight in the future!

[@SpartanWolf222]

The only major problem of the gameplay is that the glitch theme is not always clear. For example, am I the only one who forgot about phasing through walls? I probably had several times where I backtracked to the obvious place to use that ability but I couldn't untrain myself from looking at a wall and think I need some way to get rid of it. But the glitchiness effect on enemies was a bigger issue. It's never quite clear on what it does: Sometimes it nerfs the enemies, sometimes it makes them into blocks, and other times they make them follow you through screens (which is needed for a few puzzles). I would mention the stupid amount of enemies you have to get rid of towards the end of the game, but I think the spider-drone and the dash attack compensate for that problem. I just don't think the glitch-themed stuff was handled perfectly.

[@rexrob2568]

Hey Johnny after the indie showcase can you finish doing the mortal kombat review a few years ago you you were going to review the 3d mortal kombat games

[@tsangpogorge]

Love the outro tune!

[@SandroSensei]

Since when was 'the coffee' thing introduced?

[@smileyhead]

Wait a minute... Isn't *Axiom* the name of the spaceship from WALL-E? O.o

[@Dullsonic3]

I can't wait to try out Axiom Verge! Why? The bosses look REALLY good. Plus i am a huge fan of bosses.

[@hiygamer]

Could you do a video on La Mulana?

[@itsbrunhilda9704]

This is my second-favorite metroidvania title, bar none!

[@supersonicmario56]

I can imagine the Metroid echo shouting flamethrower.

[@Spamus]

I love this game, and I haven't even played it. It looks so much like Metroid. I have to buy it.

[@Spamus]

Spamus the Godly It can wait. Gotta play other games first.

[@manuel0578]

What would those better Metroidvanias be, John?

[@QuillsOnWheels]

Are we going to see a Month of Sonic again? It was the 23rd of June so Happy Sonic's birthday! You mentioned in your Sonic Colours video a few years ago that once you learnt a means of recording DS footage, you'd go into exploring the Rush titles. So how about a month of Handheld Sonic games?

[@valenton9505]

Hey Johnny did you go to the midnight release of batman arkham knight?

[@leiferiksson6134]

Is your panel going to be filmed? I really want to see it, but I can't make it.

[@Scott_McKewl]

You have some very nice credit music there; Why didn't you plug S0LV0's Soundcloud page?

[@ZeroKnight95]

Wait, you're doing Shantae next? Whatever happened to AVGN Adventures? Weren't you going to review that game too?

[@enhab7457]

It's okay man. Cave Story is all I can think about too.

[@sn1per1741]

I love your videos, one question though: why'd they get shorter? You used to have reviews longer than 5-6 minutes. Just wondering and keep up the great work!

[@BlackFlash09]

Hooray for Shantae! ♡

[@HitsujiMamoru]

Yay! Shantae comes next :D this series is fantastic ! Anyway, Axiom Verge looks super very weird lol Not my type of ambiance, but it doesn't look bad either^^ Anyway, Shantae :p

[@wolfpacknick8285]

Any thoughts on MegaMan Unlimited?

[@7r3v0r6]

My favorite KZbinr :)

[@marplatense31]

Alright! Shantae next! Say Johnny, I was wondering if you could you make a marathon dedicated to Jak & Daxter, Ratchet & Clank, and Sly Cooper in the near future?

[@vincentjonesvr]

Welp, I'm totally prepared for the scathing review of Arkham Knight.

[@viralshadow]

Were did you get the warp pipe mug?

[@MegaSparkster]

Well,that was quick.

[@quidfan4865]

What about the sonic hacking contest?

[@ArcaneToaster]

Pretty good game. Can get really frustrating at points, but still pretty good. Could've been more pollished at points tho

[@nastyeetalk8103]

Great review for a game I havent heard of at all which is always a pleasent surprise. Looks pretty fun but for 20 bucks that seems a bit much for me. And a lot of us are getting our Batman fix including myself so play on brotha, play on!

[@SwordgunnerM92]

i might try this game out