Johnny vs. Metal Gear: Ghost Babel

[@blackdeadtree1]

this game looks reaaaaaaaaaaaally good for a game boy game.

[@Volcanic_Rave]

You could tell me this was a GBA game and I would believe you

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

Metal gear games always try to look the best in their game console in competition of the other games.

[@WH250398]

Mgs 3 on the ps3 looks like it belongs on the platform.

[@AAhmou]

That metal gear... Is gorgeous for Gbc.

[@dyltack5349]

WH250398 well that’s because mgs 3 was released for ps2

[@Pan_Z]

8:08 Well then, this Metal Gear is brutally honest. In the past games, you'd get some animal rank. If you did poorly, you'd get a rank like "sheep" or something. This one is blatantly stating "you suck."

[@GatorRay]

+Pan Z LOL!

[@Akechi_The_Phantom_Detective]

+Pan Z Kinda reminds me of the rankings in the Timesplitters multi-player. Pathetic shot, coward, hoarder ;-)

[@Spaztron64]

+Pan Z I got a rank "cat" in MGS PSX. In ghost babel, 70% of the time I got "terrible". That means I suck :P.

[@DeepDiveDevin]

Status: FUCKING SICK

[@NamekuBushi]

The codename ranking still exist. I just finished the game myself not even 5 minutes ago. It just happens to show up when you beat the game.

[@Sjono]

It's funny how despite being non-canon, Ghost Babel seems to have inspired many elements that are present in MGSV: TPP

[@professorno3242]

How

[@professorno3242]

+wildcardsniper that's pretty much every metal gear game, lol

[@zayaannashrid1374]

+Sjono Lol. A Portable game that inspired the console hit

[@macafromthewired]

+Zayaan Nashrid "hit"

[@zayaannashrid1374]

MyHeroMacadamiaNuts MGSV is Peace Walker. :P I've seen the error of my previous statement

[@Wexdarn]

I'm just genuinely floored by how much content they seemed to fit into the cartridge

[@daveKoRnfan]

If you play through all the VR missions it's revealed at the end of them that you were playing them as Raiden training for what happens in MGS 2 I think that's pretty sweet

[@DTHVaren]

"Maybe Ghost Babel 2 can happen......" Kojima, what happened?! Kojima?! KOJIMA?! KOOOOOJJJJJIIIMMMAAAA!

[@apollojustice5338]

D.T.H. *cue dramatic MGS Game Over music*

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

Well, he didn't direct or write the game so it all really depends if Konami is willing to allow a next installment for the mgs team left in the company to make.

[@steamboshow606]

You seriously have the best reviews. I work from my computer and I usually have a show or soundtrack playing while I work. Two weeks ago I binge watched all your reviews. Every one from SGB to Vs. You have outstanding content. Please keep doing what you do, Johnny. It's very much appreciated.

[@KidSnivy69]

Welcome to the SomeCallMeJohnny fanbase!

[@Pan_Z]

+SteamboShow If you're interested in other reviewers that give actually reviews that actually analyze gameplay and story (like Johnny), I have a few.

[@Akechi_The_Phantom_Detective]

+SteamboShow Daw, give him a hug. =) Yeah I think what I love about the reviews is the fact Johnny doesn't look at them from any on technical or mechanical view point but as a neutral.

[@123pirules]

Anotaré verrugosa good reviewr i like is Matthewmatosis really recomend him

[@IlSH2]

+SteamboShow If you like having a review as a backrground sound, try mathewmatosis`s. he did a couple of metal gear reviews that are long and chill to listen to

[@RosserSmith]

At the very end of the game when you complete the final VR mission they call you jack, as in Raiden. This who game your playing as Raiden playing a VR quest so he can become just as good as snake. Everyone you talk to is just AI. This game takes place in-between MGS1 and MGS2. Even the country's name....starts with a galude or something the AI Campbell mentions it during his breakdown at the end of MGS2. Mind blow, you're very welcome

[@DannyJennyArtz]

1:07 "sometimes I just wanna go back in time to tell my younger self to grab some of these old things when they released on the market." Me too John, (looks at prices for old Power Rangers Megazord toys on amazon and ebay) me too John.

[@KidSnivy69]

Same. Do you know how many Power Rangers morphers I wish I could get.

[@paulpott261]

I could get Lego 2012 Tie Fighters for half the price. And a PS2.

[@DannyJennyArtz]

+KidSnivy69 IKR? I mostly just want the megazords, but the morphers are still cool. I actually remember having Dino Thunder, SPD, and Mystic Force morpher toys myself when I was a kid. But they all broke or got lost, which really makes me sad. :(

[@nexusgiga]

+PyroFinnTheManiac me too *looks at the empty spot where my ps2 should be*

[@KidSnivy69]

PyroFinnTheManiac I was just relating

[@thecommenter6773]

Woah, this game ,for the game boy Colour looks really good, with that fluid animation of snake and those cutscenes....

[@JediKammy]

PARKER!! I WANT PICTURES OF SOLID-SNAKE!!

[@Draggobuttboi]

can you pay me in advance?

[@SonarClash]

@@Draggobuttboi is you serious pay you for what standing there

[@LorenHelgeson]

@@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32 Always a classic!

[@Hi_Just_Fred]

So Ghost Babel is basically the 3rd Metal Gear 2 but also a Solid Spin-Off... yeah.

[@hughlingard]

"A huge climax that never happens..." Yeah, I know how that feels.

[@macafromthewired]

bro

[@SeelkadoomandJokic00]

Maybe Ghost Babel 2 can happen...... sorry I almost laughed cause Konami

[@jravee5994]

Kachinko Babel 2

[@DemonicsInc]

talk about beating a dead horse on both terms

[@calvcoolidge]

+MrDemonking30 but a true dead horse

[@whodatninja439]

+Human Jokic #FucKonami

[@xLithiumFlower1]

+Who Dat Ninja ayy don't you always post on RedLetterMedia shit?

[@SQGReviewShow]

This game is pretty underrated. Although I hate that conveyor belt maze, lol

[@hulkman245]

serieusly johnny you deserve WAY more subs. enjoined watching you and your bros for about a year now. usualy dont like game revieuws but im always looking out for yours

[@KidSnivy69]

Right on!

[@carlbloke8797]

So true

[@pierre-lucpelletier2442]

Has anybody noticed in the title of the game, Metal Gear: Ghost Babel? Like Ghost Babel, GB, Game Boy? Maybe? I don't know, it's just something I noticed.

[@GatorRay]

+Pierre-LucPelletier Looking back I'm pretty sure that was an intentional pun.

[@snetmotnosrorb3946]

Now that you say that, I get a vague memory telling me that Metal Gear: GB was in fact the working title. Or maybe I just made that up. Either way I think it was intentional.

[@factualopinion8849]

It's kinda like the play on words for Kingdom Hearts 3D "Dream Drop Distance" 3 D's.

[@randomduck8679]

Pierre-Luc Pelletier Castlevania dawn of sorrow (DS)

[@Viichan777]

@@factualopinion8849 or resident evil deadly silence and ninja gaiden dragon sword

[@TBrizzle01]

Always wanted to play Ghost Babel, looks like a fun simple Metal Gear. There's always been an appeal to Game Boy Color games for me. I might just go the "unethical" route to play this lol

[@GatorRay]

+TBrizzle01 I'm playing it right now on my VisualBoyAdvance because my dad would freak out if he found out how much an actual cart costs. So I don't blame you for doing that.

[@GatorRay]

+snake7753 Considering that Konami owns Metal Gear I think they're to blame for it not being on the VC.

[@sterlingmuse5808]

I wouldn't be surprised if they don't think its worth the price of putting it on the VC. Which seems completely ridiculous to me, regardless of the quality of the game itself, but whatever. Personally, I don't usually care for Game Boy or Game Boy Color games, probably because I grew up with a GBA. But I will say that this looks great for the system, and it's probably one of the few games I would try for it.

[@andreworders7305]

2:45 I think its meant to be a Fox since everything is called Fox.

[@brunocar02]

if you hug the wall and press the punch button you will make noice and atract guards

[@thedubiousbard9370]

8:09 Rank: *T* *E* *R* *R* *I* *B* *L* *E*

[@AlphaPHK]

I would love to see Johnny covering the Boktai Series, or at least the first Boktai, since the game is pretty much Metal Gear with vampires :D!

[@5-Volt]

I wish this was on the e-shop. :/ I wouldn't mind playing through it again for nostalgia.

[@GatorRay]

+5 Volt Too bad Konami is Konami.

[@Evilriku13]

+5 Volt what are you talking about? It's on the eShop o.O Dunno if ur american that u ain't having that one D:

[@GatorRay]

***** But not in America!

[@BlueBlur86CP]

This needs a 3DS rerelease.

[@someguynamedtrevor6081]

BlueBlur86CP let's be honest it's never going happen

[@SHR7778]

BlueBlur86 it was just not in America

[@metalfuk69]

I wish smh

[@marianokaz1503]

I can inject it as a CIA on my 3DS.

[@torgogorgo1888]

This was the only Metal Gear game I played as a kid. It may not be a great Metal Gear game story wise, but it is a very good gameboy colour game.

[@NekitoTwilight]

I surprised you didn't mention the smooth as butter animations and the amazing graphics (for gbc of course)

[@jacobmonks3722]

Honestly, Metal Gear as a series has always been graphically impressive for their console generations. MGS 3 looks like it could have been released 5 years later and it almost wouldn't stick out at all. MGS 4 and especially V still look great in 2019, even though 4's framerate isn't too consistent.

[@SeelkadoomandJokic00]

Finding out what happens at the end of Ghost Babel VR missions, we really did get a sequel to Ghost Babel & that was MGS2 since GB was VR missions for Raiden

[@Zehnter]

I actually saw this game for like 8,- a few years ago ;-; I now regret not buying it

[@superevilfencinator]

+ZehnTRGF YOU DIP

[@Zehnter]

+Shawn Wright regretting life choices lol

[@donnelwaddledee965]

+ZehnTRGF Hey, I saw a Ness Amiibo and thought it was common...and a few years back I saw a Wii copy of Xenoblade Chronicles...for 20 bucks...

[@Zehnter]

Owch... now I'm not sure what would hurt more...

[@itskipz3865]

+Pikachu Thirteen xenoblade chronicles....for 20 bucks..... WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@SeedyZ]

TWO new videos in one day?! Christmas has come early!

[@awesomeguy2009]

Or, it came late.

[@Chawinyaw]

+Phantom Drags Or SUPER early

[@TECH097]

+Chawinyaw Or it just came.

[@TheTeddyWG]

+Mr. Cow i certainly did

[@spartan117i2008]

You must be using internet explorer lol

[@Innerste]

Managed to find this game in very good condition the other day for about $30 and I love it! I also love how my particular retro game shop replaces the save battery with a new one every time they get a game in, so you never buy a Gameboy game with a dead battery.

[@BigTiddy]

Man this is such an underrated game.. I played it recently, just wish I really experienced it as a kid.

[@whatisabidoof1896]

Its so wild to think I was like 15 and 16 when this marathon started

[@michaelmacvittie6977]

Her name is Chris Jenner?

[@theinimitablejora522]

@@lowearthsurfer Jesus dude, he didn't mean anything by it. Calm down.

[@theinimitablejora522]

@@lowearthsurfer I highly doubt I'm the only one that would take it that way.

[@theinimitablejora522]

@@lowearthsurfer I don't think anyone else had the balls to humor a commenter like you on the internet.

[@theinimitablejora522]

@August Canaille Is this thread still alive? My god. I forgot about it. I get it now. Joke. Sheesh. Now let me get back to My Hero Academia.

[@AlphaladZXA]

@@lowearthsurfer yeah even I have to raise an eyebrow jumping to calling them transphobic so fast wtf man? That's not a good to do socially, it makes you look like an asshole.

[@AbstractInhuman]

It'd be interesting if Konami decided to reboot the Metal Gear series by remaking this game and continuing its story line.

[@TheMandalore4]

I always loved how GameBoy games looked. Don't know why, but this, pokemon, Link's awakening, Samus returns, all look fucking amazing due to I think the styling experience people had thanks to the fact the GameBoy was around so long, and thus people had refined their skills with such a limited yet well supported console. It's like that whole "You can't go beyond your boundaries, but you can push your boundaries further" thing, if that makes sense.

[@djphildeez6357]

This game looks and plays amazingly well on the Gameboy Color. It still surprises me of what that little system was capable of. (Cannon fodder's graphics OMG)

[@andreworders7305]

4:15 Changing backstory makes this more of an alternate universe then an alternate timeline

[@Snikeros]

Is it just me or does Viper's story sounds like Venom's snake story? Also he looks like the main character from Zone of the Enders 2

[@RyanStorey1231]

I always tune out while Johnny summarizes the complex plots of the Metal Gear games. I can't even say that they're spoilers because I can't keep up with them, anyway.

[@WishMakers]

I just revisited this review and I'm just lamenting at what could've been. This is such a great setup for a sequel that was destined to never happen.

[@TonySpike]

"Imagine Lord of the Rings with no Two Towers or Return of the King" Dont need to ...thanks Ralph Bakshi

[@thejamman4070]

Damn, Snake’s run cycle looks really good in this!

[@Winterheart87]

"It's like I'm playing fukin Pac-Man" 🤣

[@Japanime20]

I love going back to old videos like this

[@329link]

This game looks pretty damn great for GBC. There's some good looking cutscene graphics and the overall animation looks pretty smooth.

[@soundsofstabbing3627]

is the mgs fandom into fan games or fanfics because I really want a continuation to this game's story

[@floofalpacafloof]

I didn't know Kris Jenner was in a Metal Gear game!

[@daiujin]

Metal gear predicted the future!

[@shellshock24classicgames61]

SO DOES THIS MAKE METAL GEAR GHOST BABEL STUNNING AND BRAVE!!!!

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

Shellshock24 Classic Games don’t bring that kind of shit anywhere near metal gear topics. Jenner and metal gear needs to be FAR apart as possible.

[@Sean-sn9ld]

South America sure looks like a map of South Africa there...

[@Ayngar]

Metal Gear Solid 4 made Ghost Babel somewhat cannon, but it's only mentioned in the 5.7's weapon description

[@MatthewCobalt]

0:40 Oh, so that’s why the whole thing with the game’s Canonisity is in question now. The Writer for MGS2 must have really wanted to leave a hint for the next game. 2:00 Oh it was, Johnny. It really was… Also a very apt comparison.

[@samcrumpit3081]

Damn. The coverart for this game is amazing. Chris' design is pretty beautiful and it's a litte sad that it only gets used for this game.

[@copilots3159]

6:23 - 6:28 Viper is literally Venom Snake before Kojima came up with Venom Snake.

[@thekidwhodraws]

This game is fun except for that box and conveyer belt level. God that level was agonizing

[@thekidwhodraws]

But the game is an incredible technical achievement, on par with mgs1

[@megagrey]

This is actually my second favorite, right behind Metal Gear 2. I guess I just prefer my Metal Gear in 2D. The bunny ain't breathin'.

[@anonymoususind]

0:57 Ghost Babel is exclusive name for the Japan release while worldwide it's titled Metal Gear Solid

[@moonman375]

can you imagine a future Kingdom Hearts marathon?

[@Yourwaifuisntreal]

+Should we Play? I'm actually hoping he does a Kingdom Hearts marathon.

[@danielcunningham3333]

I'm actually surprised he hasn't already

[@KidSnivy69]

John is a busy KZbinr. Don't get me wrong it'd be cool for a Kingdom Heart marathon.

[@Imaginarymika]

+Should we Play? I believe he said he'd be doing one some time this year.

[@chillplayer1234]

+Should we Play? He said he'll do one later this year.

[@jf4132]

I see why you were wanting to split the video up but, your explanation is in this video and not the portable ops video. So in order for people to even know why you split the videos up, they’d have to watch this video anyway.

[@shsrpr]

1:16 Lol, when I saw this on the shelf, I thought, "Oh my God!! A new 2D Metal Gear!?! On a handheld!? Yes!! Take my money!!" Pretty sure it was the reason I got a gameboy color.

[@Solidus0508]

I remember playing this game and loving the fact that it played so much like the Playstation version. That the game fit and played and looked the way it did on the Gameboy player was amazing. Looking back, I'm sorry I traded it in (like all of the games I traded, I'm slowly trying to get them back) and I agree that it's expensive and finding a reasonably priced cartridge is near impossible. Great review, sir!

[@Mikewolv007]

This was released a year ago, but it felt like yesterday. I'm only in high school and I still feel old.

[@GuyOnAChair]

Chris Jenner you say?...conspiracies intensify.

[@NaXEthan]

after watching these reviews I'm going to look into playing MGS. Don't know if I'll like it, but I think it's worth a shot.

[@solaris6428]

I would start with mgs1. you don't have to play the story in order.

[@solaris6428]

so play in release order

[@NaXEthan]

Solaris642 aight, thanks.

[@professorno3242]

Start with metal gear 2: solid snake

[@vulpixsmi]

Glad to get some back to SomecallJohnny back to back this evening...

[@1800Hernandez]

I heard a noise in my room, I think it was a ghost babel-ing

[@Bananeurysm]

The point of pressing up against a wall, is that if you press the Weapon Button, you can actually pan your view a little past the borders of the screen. Of course you can also knock on the walls to lure guards, but there were countless situations where that extra bit of viewing distance saved me from strolling right into an alert state. Those cameras are notoriously difficult to see on your radar, especially if you’re playing on vanilla hardware. I believe I was about 10 when I got this game, and despite having vision so good I could circumcise a gnat without magnification, I still could hardly see those damn cameras lol.

[@pyrolee17]

AHHH Back to back?! Back to back episodes! No Johnny staph!! my body is not ready for this onslaught

[@HopefullyHope11037]

Thank you Johnny for a good start to my evening

[@Ultrapyre]

So not only do we have a story full of plot twists and countless loose ends, we also got alternate continuities. Man, this game must've messed with people's flow charts, BIG TIME.

[@eustachekuhn7672]

*Playing KH 2 without even knowing of CoM's existence flashback is triggered*

[@BraxBox]

Replaying this right now. Very cool review. And I hate that conveyor belt maze...

[@mattcrowell5875]

I think this is better than Metal Gear 2 by a long shot, the characters while not extremely in-depth or elaborated, they were extremely flat and bland in MG2 so to be fair it’s a big improvement. I’ll admit MG2 does have the better soundtrack but Babel has more content,: well-translated VR Missions, fucking Multiplayer, a level select, all great things unheard of in some of the other entries.

[@horricule451]

6:20 gee, where have I heard that one before?

[@corrda1993]

Viper is a 1 armed mercanary who feels betrayed. So is Venom Snake. Coincidence.

[@LuisNunesNEO]

damn this game looks nice pretty good pixel art for a gameboy

[@KBXband]

SHIT. I used to own this game but I sold it a while back when I was short on cash. Needless to say I'm kicking the fuck outta myself for it.

[@KBXband]

I bought a reproduction and I got to say I am extremely happy with my purchase

[@thegoldengleax]

Damn! Just researched how much Ghost Babel costs and it was marked down from $127 to only a whopping $98. That is a pretty penny...

[@alejo_reviews4414]

As strange as it may seem, I remember more about the gameplay than the "cutscenes". I don't remember how my brother got a copy of this game, but I remember playing it fairly regularly back when I was really into Gameboy Color. Since I was obsessed with all things related to Metal Gear Solid, it was easy to be into this game. It's for sure not on the same level as the canon games, but it's still entertaining.

[@theSuper1Player]

This game look surprisingly good, I wish there was either a follow up or improved remake

[@XGames-94]

Time labels would've been just fine, but that means less adsense, so good for you.

[@evan_6594]

SO ... SO MUCH NOSTALGIA

[@michaelrhett4958]

I was looking at the comment section of this video and to my surprise there is no comments demanding Johnny to review undertale? THANK FRACKING GOSH

[@DaGroundUnder]

This needs a 3d remake

[@mohammedelsheikh5342]

Never heard of this game before, and I thought I know every part of the franchise.

[@ifeelsomni]

the fact that theres a dog there is funny because outer heaven’s soldiers were originally of the diamond dogs

[@cooppp]

6:20 Venom Snake

[@FoneyBone1]

Two Johnny videos? In one day? Am I dreaming?

[@EagleSharpPro]

Damn, this game is great for a GBC title! Better game than I thought!

[@NelLopez]

i had a black cartridge version of this game, i really love the game was one of my favorite gameboy games.

[@karbengo]

Ghost Babel was my first Metal Gear and I loved it. It is because of this game that I bough a PlayStation to play the original MGS1 at the time.

[@TheIsolatedGamerz]

Ghost Babel was a solid game. I remember it clearly, I wish i never got rid of these games

[@Krugaris]

A weird concept that I always wished was realized into a spin-off game would be Mech Commander style game, but using Metal Gears as units. Would've been awesome

[@TheFawfulfan]

I'm surprised that you didn't talk about stage 8. I enjoyed the game and all, but man did that level take forever.

[@SlyBeast]

Losing an arm and getting a bionic arm in its place...I don't see the problem here.

[@kinglegault]

thats actually a good question about the battery backs on gameboys

[@welon17]

This game impressed me so much when I played it!!

[@chrissre7935]

Wow didn't knew this game existed. Have to get it right away

[@sethp8947]

Rest in peace Johnny, rest in peace

[@MegamanNG]

Ghost Babel for its time was a portable masterpiece. Now off to Portable Ops.

[@TBrizzle01]

AND HIS NAME IS JOHN... Parker.

[@DaneeBound]

maybe the guy responsible for Merry Gear Solid should tackle a possible Sequel to Ghost Babel