Johnny vs. The Game That Broke Him

[@SomecallmeJohnny]

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[@404Errored]

Lol no.

[@WelcometoEarth-ss3qw]

Glad to see you again Johnny.

[@Da_ComputerMonster]

Pizza Tower mentioned 👌 (Some would say it's the BEST Sonic game in years)

[@tracyndiyob162]

cool johnny's watching dungeon meshi.(to be fair with that hatsune miku concert most of music is pretty incomprehensible garble of words by comparison these days.) though completely wish you the best johnny as i always love your videos passion.

[@IlSH2]

more cooking tutorials please!

[@po801_4]

"The game that broke him." The sign of a good video.

[@MegaMaster1021]

the perfect video to watch while I eat

[@setsers1]

Amen

[@FinallyAlone]

Johnny suffers for are amusement.

[@jmcfar03]

@@MegaMaster1021 literally jus did this with my dinner lmao

[@reeheehee9615]

And this man beat Sonic Genesis. Willingly. 😂

[@supersonicmario56]

The seven sinful playthroughs of Johnny: Ecco - Pride Sonic 06 - Lust Lost Levels - Gluttony Sunshine - Greed Bubsy - Envy Ghost and Goblins - Wrath Special Forces - Sloth

[@Guymanbot97]

You knew what you were doing by putting the Sonic game in Lust.

[@Drflash55Official]

I would've thought Mega Man X7 would be Sloth.

[@supersonicmario56]

@@Drflash55Official His reaction to Special Forces is greater.

[@sanichuuu]

I assumed Sunshine would be Pride

[@cloudvii8756]

One day, this is turn into the Nine Circles. I can just tell.

[@nightmarearcade2663]

Not gonna lie the first ten minutes of this video may just be one of my favorite bits you've ever done. The inability to stay on topic due to how nothing the game is, the consistent bored tone of voice, and that final monologue before you finally go all out was just...Perfection.

[@mruchiha0209]

Definitely brilliant stuff. I thought we were getting a new style of Johnny review lol

[@PolishSasquatch]

​@@mruchiha0209hell, I was waiting for a legally distinct Twilight Zone theme, that's the feel I was getting.

[@leithaziz2716]

Johnny turned into Kira Yoshikage for that monologue set-up.

[@NSegaStuff]

like Caddy with Shadow Man

[@MRWINDYMETHANE]

Definitely one of Johnny's best episodes to date.

[@gamingwithahandicapreviews]

Never thought 12 years ago that Johnny would give me a grilled cheese recipe

[@galaxy_kitten95]

No lie, I’m genuinely going to try out that recipe. Sounds bomb as hell! 🤤

[@averysmalman8191]

The sandwich legit looks like it slaps, I'm gonna try making one later

[@superhoodie14]

Tried the recipe just now, genuinely the best grilled cheese I've ever tasted in my life. It's gonna be my go to from now on

[@gamingwithahandicapreviews]

@@superhoodie14 I have yet to try it but it looks great but super unhealthy lol

[@superhoodie14]

@gamingwithahandicapreviews Natural honey is best especially if you can get some with honey comb. You can also substitute butter with a less sodium rich margarine or olive oil with light sprinkle of salt

[@BR-jw7pm]

If Sonic 06, Bubsy 3D, The Lost Levels, Ghost and Goblins, & Ecco the Dolphin couldn’t break him, how bad must THIS game be?! 😮

[@brandondonato7648]

Would X7 count as one?

[@BR-jw7pm]

@@brandondonato7648with that plus X6 I would say… yes

[@lll_Number_One]

Ghost n Goblins definitely broke him lmao

[@jaretco6423]

​@brandondonato7648 No. X7 is more that it bores him.

[@IanKentch]

I've played this game, and just calling it horrible is an understatement.

[@rmc10o]

In the words of Lythero: “This is definitely Purgatory. Hell is too stimulating.”

[@AngryLittleAmericansCartoons]

Ahh, "The Game that Broke him". A Playstation classic

[@Da_ComputerMonster]

"Game that Broke him" CLASSIC. (Never play it...)

[@jamainegardner4193]

Reminds me of "Johnny vs the Meaning of Life" which was just an FTCR LP of Sonic Labyrinth with Johnny guest starring.

[@Carbine64]

Is this Little B the rapper? ​@@Da_ComputerMonster

[@Future_Vantas]

Heard its getting a remake in 2025 by Vicarious Vision, looking forward to it!

[@nathanrg5508]

The first ten minutes of this video feels like trying to focus on main story quests but getting constantly distracted by side quests.

[@NinjaGaijinn]

"Make sure it doesn't burn" ...immediately burns sandwich

[@Rountree1985]

Not burnt you just don’t understand cooking.

[@Paur]

13:39 "Hey ladies. You know what they say about a guy with metal arms." *"KOMBAT TIME"*

[@Sondox]

Oh lovely, new Johnny vi- “The Game that Broke Him” Oh no.

[@harrysmith581]

Had the same reaction.

[@BlazingLarvesta]

Oh no. OH NO.

[@coopalooper1688]

OH YEAH

[@LionsEatNoobs]

The change from monotone to emotional rage was perfect

[@markmorales7958]

Too perfect 🤣

[@someguy3267]

You know shit is serious when the opening is skipped, and John keeps trying to stall himself from talking about the game.

[@brennanwn]

7:43 - 8:05 I wish Johnny was playing YUGIOH 😅

[@shadowdudeize]

😅

[@Sergeantmajormario]

17:32 It makes me so happy to see my book appear on your video! Thank you so much for showing it off! And I hope you enjoy it when you have the time to sit down and read :)

[@Sergeantmajormario]

@@Chad_Eldridge It's a book series called "Honest Bonds". It's about a cat-hybrid called Ryula who takes up the job of a hitman to look after his sister Sapphire after their parents disappear one night. One day, he kills a member of the Nevae (Dark Wizards) for millions, and in response the leader of the Nevae, Gwall, takes his sister as ransom. In order to get Sapphire back safe, Ryula has to kill whoever Gwall tells him to. If he fails, then the Honest Bond on his wrist still take his life.

[@Sergeantmajormario]

@@Chad_Eldridge I'm not sure if Johnny allows external links in his comment section. I'll do a separate comment to you with the link (So this one doesn't get deleted). But just in case the link isn't visible. The books are indeed novels and are both called "Honest Bonds" and "Honest Bonds: The Fall of Tenebris". They are both only available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback and hardcover! The Kindle version is also free on Kindle Unlimited if you're paying for that subscription as well :) Should you ever decide to purchase them, I hope you enjoy what you read!

[@Sergeantmajormario]

@@Chad_Eldridge When I tried answering previously, it seemed my comments got sent to the "Bot void" XD So all I'll say is they're novels on Amazon, and pray that KZbin won't hold this comment for review as well XD

[@ttiagoox]

Can we talk about whats really important? Johnny totally burned the butter when filming that sandwich 🥪

[@smeagle3295]

The metal spatula on the non stick pan too ☠️

[@amarillodragon2702]

​And that is bad how exactly ​@@smeagle3295

[@jherinstamps6874]

"The game that broke him" Mario Sunshine seeing this: 😦

[@Code7Unltd]

Billy Hatcher and the Gint Egg: 🍳

[@jojoplexinus]

"The Game That Broke Him" I don't know if I should grab some popcorn or give you a big hug to alleviate your suffering.

[@AlriikRidesAgain]

Both!

[@nova3752]

It's just a game you soft, doughy manchild

[@Wow1w]

​@@AlriikRidesAgainboth.

[@eliamaral-seda1346]

Both can work!

[@KingOmega123]

Both is good

[@skatobot3]

"The Game That Broke Him?" Honestly, how bad can it be? Johnny: *starts yelling* Oh. Oh that's not good.

[@andrestapia1493]

If Bane is the one who broke the Bat, then Jax is the one who broke the Johnny

[@Keyfur91]

Jax rubbed Johnny the wrong way

[@tylercasea]

Gotcha

[@RVMan985]

I thought that would be Big Riddle but I digress.

[@RetroGamer-95]

Johnny: change that shirt. it's been 3 days! Me: ouch, I didn't need the call out Johnny: go back to that work out routine you been neglecting for months! Me: DAMN IT

[@michaelrhett4958]

EXACTLY!!

[@That_Lady_Charlie]

This isn't *brutality* this is a FATALITY. 💪🏽

[@Quarfairous]

IM SO GAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY

[@charziz6693]

This was the most terrifying Johnny video I have ever watched. The first 10 minutes with the deadpan delivery and constant distractions gave me this feeling of dread, like something terrible was coming. And then that thing was an AVGN video. Cinema.

[@jesusa.adorno6933]

Johnny vs *The Game That Broke Him* Yep. Sounds like a SomecallmeJohnny Tuesday, from the looks of it.

[@jkatsu3167]

Not going to lie Johns voice is genuinely so soothing for the first 10 mins i genuinely wasn’t focusing on what he was saying until he said grilled cheese sandwich where i thought hang on, but ignored it. When he said Yu gi oh however i lost my shit and couldn’t stop laughing and i had to replay the video. Great video

[@MrMadOfficial]

“The Game That Broke Him”. We did it! Ecco and Bubsy 3D have dethroned that title! Hooray for therapy!🎉🥳

[@carlyslebrown1601]

First things first, this has easily got to be the funniest, most creative take on a Versus video I've ever seen you do. Bravo, John. Second: I actually did go and try that grilled cheese recipe you talked about in the video, and I can confirm that it is indeed, dope as fuck.

[@Bardguy5623]

Can we talk about 10:27, the exact halfway point of the video, being the moment he turns the game back on and reconstitutes into his awakened self?

[@Spider-Man9615]

As soon as he switched gears and went all out on this game i thought to myself in a manner similar to the opening skit he did for Re-chain of memories. "THAT was the INTROOOO?!"

[@psychie8625]

I love how the utter confusion and inability to process your experience reminded me of my little sister's movie AND playing Lobotomy Corporation at the same time. And goodness, the attempts to change the subject during the first half and sudden shift in tone for the second was *peak*.

[@jacobmaitland3613]

Do not say it don’t do the brain rot DID SOMEBODY SAY LOBOTOMY CORP PM MENTIONED etc

[@kingbash6466]

You know this is a special game when Johnny doesn't even put its name in the video title and just refers to it as "the game that broke him."

[@moondeliight]

let it be known that this man went through Sonic '06 (multiple times), Bubsy 3D, Ecco The Dolphin, and Ghost and Goblins. breaking Johnny is not easy.

[@dungeonmaster3464]

That's because those games were so legendary bad or frustrating that they were at least fun to rag on afterwards. This game doesn't even give him that satisfaction

[@strain42]

Johnny, I say this with zero hyperbole when I say that after watching your content for nearly a decade, this might be my favorite video you've ever done. Between the totally natural segues to give you any excuse to talk about stuff besides the game like how to make a good grilled cheese, to the almost detective noir style and filming of the review until everything suddenly clicked and you were able to just unload on the game in way that felt both over the top but simultaneously believable. I absolutely LOVED this video and I'm sorry the game broke you, but I hope a fantastic start to finish video journey like this made it a little bit more worth it. Again, as a fan for so many years now, I just want to take a moment to let you know that I appreciate everything you continue to do and I'm wishing you all the best.

[@markmorales7958]

Ah, Johnnys ASMR of nostalgic trauma… soothing to the ears…

[@ranonadg]

For a moment I wondered what a Metroid fangame had to do with this... and then I stopped being stupid and re-read the acronym.

[@noonethatspecial]

I have my phone on mute, twenty floors below sea level, and it still sounds gross to me.

[@DirectorOfChaos9292]

Johnny what are you doing up at 12pm? Making grilled cheese Why are you making grilled cheese? Because MK Special Forces broke me.

[@MrBonessss]

"Johnny vs The game that broke him." This is where the fun begins.

[@RedBrawlSunFire]

You know a game is bad when John has to add a cooking segment in a gaming video.

[@Code7Unltd]

Remember when Billy Hatcher's "Billy Hatcher"-ness annoyed Johnny so much he fried an egg?

[@RedBrawlSunFire]

@@Code7Unltd I member 😂... That only proves my point more.

[@JoakimOtamaa]

Which video he cooked some beef stew and was really peoud of it?

[@404Errored]

I'm watching a mortal kombat video where I'm being told how to make grilled cheese... I love the internet.

[@PolarPhantom]

"Cooking With Scorpion" returns.

[@404Errored]

​@@PolarPhantomis...is that actually a thing?

[@Fallen_Family]

​@@404ErroredYes it is Johnny has a clip I think in the mortal Kombat mythologys or the regular mortal Kombat collection video he's posted

[@VGJol]

"I have no clever setup due to reasons that will be very obvious soon" Oh boy this episode is gonna be a banger

[@crossfire34]

Assuming the title will change. I was here when the title was "The Game That Broke Him."

[@TheScrabbleKing]

Hey, it’s me from 11 days later. It’s still The Game That Broke Him™️.

[@BugsyFoga]

And I thought completing games like DK 64 and super Mario sunshine really messed Johnny up, but If this game that broke him, that has me fascinated .

[@mcspiffy5843]

John’s demeanor feels like there’s “pondering” pistol nearby at all times in that room.

[@TheKpa11]

“Reads title and compares it to KZbin career” _ok I believe you_

[@CrimsonWolfStudios]

That fucking facial expression at the end as you thanked the game, lmao I’m dying

[@SuperFusionAJ93]

Nothing even Sonic Genesis on GBA nor 06 made him disgusted.

[@amphicyon4359]

The legendary "I could be doing literally anything else" kinda game lol

[@HeroesRiseUp]

With all the cutaway jokes and distractions gags in this video, along with the title, I think it’s safe to assume reviewing this game drove Johnny batshit insane. 😂

[@tipulsar85]

Hey Tails doll, you okay mentally? I can see you sliding this to Johnny on the sly...

[@ProtoBusterSwrd]

For the SomecallmeJohnny mythos, I can see "The Game That Broke Him" being like Harry Potter's "You-Know-Who" or "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named."

[@MisterX867]

Damn I was hoping Johnny would make a joke about Jax's phrase, "You want some fries with that whoopass?" lol

[@diannejohn5346]

but he was too angry to care.

[@ItalianStallion330]

Ahh yes. The game that was like "You thought Mythologies was bad,, WELL I'M ABOUT TO PULL WHAT'S KNOWN AS A BIG OOPSIE DAISIES!" Seriously, the best thing about this game was...Tremor? I guess. I don't know. I'm too busy playing as the guy who can shoot lightning to care.

[@Da_ComputerMonster]

Ed Boon graciously picking up Tremor like "Not you, Son", and carrying him off like a wounded soldier to better things.

[@ItalianStallion330]

Meanwhile, Tasia, No Face and Jarek are just kinda...there.

[@bluedragon3721]

Even with Tremor being the clear winner out of this godforsaken game, his best material only came in MKX onwards. But I have to give Jarek some personal props: he's fun as hell in Armageddon. Unbreakable axe combos and ring-out lasso kicks for days.

[@SuperUnknownPerson]

“Stop ordering door dash you lazy f” hits too close to home 😂

[@marcusjones6064]

"The Game That Break Him" Uh-Oh...

[@ND747]

Damn dude, I haven't seen Johnny THIS triggered by a game in a long ass time...

[@Shellshock39]

"The game that broke him." Oh sweet Jesus, this is gonna be legendary isn't it?

[@rainbowsparkle122]

at first i thought "the game that broke him" was just the title of the game and jokingly think that this game was so bad it broke him... turns out no. it literally is the game the broke him

[@Offroader210]

10:43 The real review starts.

[@jaredwhite200]

This has got to be one of the best SomeCallMeJohnny videos I’ve ever seen & as someone who suffers from severe depression this video is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much SomeCallMeJohnny

[@zacharylandrum4789]

Oh, that title is such ominous foreshadowing and I am all for it.

[@therealdealholyswillreside1571]

I thought Johnny was going to start cleaning the bathroom or something just to not play this game lmao

[@pocketxyco2317]

"Game that broke him" I thought that be Big Rig

[@diannejohn5346]

Yeah but special forces is even worse than big rigs.

[@ShiroTori47]

Nah, Johnny and Elliot broke that game instead. ^^

[@Xx1SailorScoutxX]

I thought Huniepop would have broken him.

[@hankforeman91]

Man am I glad you edited in whoever appeared in 15:02. Had to look up that song and it fucking slaps! Absolutely perfect song for any situation that’s so fucked up I can’t do anything to make it better.

[@Mr.Quackerjack]

I believe that’s Thomas Benjamin Wild Esquire with his 2020 smash hit song “Well, This Is Shit”.

[@hankforeman91]

@@Mr.Quackerjack That’s right!

[@NintenDude0188]

"The game that broke him"......welp grab some popcorn folks cause this is gonna be a fun one 😂🎉.

[@Legoguy9875]

16:58 On that note, I'd strongly recommend Nine Sols. It's all of the best aspects of Hollow Knight with a heavy focus on Sekiro-styled parry-based combat, all within a world influenced by eastern culture (and as a little fun fact was made by the same dev studio that made Devotion, a horror game that's best known for being banned internationally because of an easter egg that mocked the Chinese government. It's not on Steam despite the soundtrack still being available, but I believe it can be purchased from their website).

[@goranisacson2502]

It was at least a nice sandwhich recipe, I can't deny that. I will wish Johnny all the best right now, indifferent of how productive this year has been because things sound like they've been real shitty and I like Johnny and hope the best for him. Be well, and know that you're funny and that I'll come back for the next video too.

[@lewa503]

That first part gave me American Psycho flashbacks. I swore Jonny was gonna go "Now let's see Paul Allen's fighting game spinoff."

[@aidanredding8058]

I came to so Johnny broken, and I got a recipe for grilled cheese. Sometimes life gives you pleasant surprises

[@biohazard2236]

I know it was probably done for comedic effect exclusively, but in the beginning I couldn't help but notice how out of it you sounded. I know you've been going through some stuff, and I just hope you find your way through it. Always been a fan of your work and I had a smile on my face the entire video. Thanks, Johnny.

[@JenukiDa]

johnny this video made me realize just how soothing your voice is id love to hear you just share cooking recipes and other non-game stuff

[@concordiaharmony2302]

Honestly this is probably you're funniest review in a while. And it really helped me get out of a bad day at work this Father's day. Heck, as a Baker at a Texas roadhouse you're videos, let's plays, commentaries, and Love Streams are the only things that keep me SANE. Thank you for being you Johnny. This was well worth the wait.

[@EmeraldLance]

9:21 I'm dead. I died. Thanks Johnny, you killed me. X'D

[@corbinstotts5900]

My car broke down today and watching this while cooking lifted my spirits, thank you for always helping me get through life with your content♥️

[@gamingdude2811]

Ortiz… I know you’re reading this because I would. You bring up mental health to others because you relate. You bring up humor because it helps hide the pain. You’re going through a silent battle that only you know the field. Keep going. It is like slogging through snow and believe me… I know. You’re invincible, but you’ll feel the pain. The end is worth it. One Step At A Time.

[@jonbourgoin182]

I am a new sub to your channel after the Mythologies video and the wait for this was unbearable but thankfully I had your entire back catalogue to watch!

[@sethgirtman3503]

With every game that Johnny has reviewed, for this to be the one that broke him… it scares me

[@zachatck64]

Hey John, going into this presumably hilarious trek, I hope you're doing alright, as you're my favorite KZbinr and wish nothing but the best for you

[@thedarkmasterthedarkmaster]

wow that is one ominous video title

[@asterthehedgehog6861]

This reminds me of Caddy’s earlier videos, trying to review Shadow Man on the PS1 but constantly interrupting it by being distracted by other things

[@freedomzero6430]

“The game that broke him” Hoo boy, this one’s gonna be gooooood.

[@seanpatterson5866]

Hello Johnny, I have been a fan of yours for over 11 years now. You have been an inspiration to me for many years and I love your content. From reviews to your let’s plays and hacking contests it’s all a blast to watch. I know this is random but do you think you could do a VS video on Luigi’s Mansion sometime soon? One of my favorite games and I think you would enjoy it. Keep up the amazing work.- Sean

[@SplashV_]

Oh this game fucked him up LMAO

[@XTHHedgehog]

One of the most entertaining Johnny vs. videos I've listened to, and that's saying something. I've spent the last couple weeks binge listening to these videos at work for the 20th time.

[@mysticmind4563]

My brother and I played almost all of the MK games up until the latest reboot. The only few we didn't play were MK vs DC and this. We played Armageddon, Mythologies even 4. We pretty much dodged a bullet on this one.

[@alex_-yz9to]

I love how this is where tremor debuted and johnny, like developers of midway untill the NRS team was formed decided to ignore tremor

[@HMZeroTwo]

"The game that broke him" Damn Sonic 06 got competition

[@electromagneticpsychopath4973]

Lmao not even. 06 can't even compare to this😂

[@jeanpersico9839]

Fun time, great video! But, the first thing I could think after watching this was “I could use a good grilled cheese.”

[@TMan5636]

"Johnny vs The Game That Broke Him." Me: OOOOOH! I'm in for a GOOD time! XD

[@sleepyeyedplumber]

17:50-- OOOoo! Brussel sprouts! It's a favorite down here in the South!!

[@ThorgisArcade]

Amazing episode, the non-sequitur cutaways had me laughing my butt off and really dug the ending.

[@Rich-ku9tv]

4:41 sitting at work in my car, got really hungry, thank god johhny showed that grilled cheese recipe😭

[@raginbutnotalways]

Okay that grilled cheese segway with that face broke me so good job Johnny!

[@jrjunglist]

The work you bring to this platform is phenomenal. I appreciate and enjoy watching you on other platforms as well. I'm always happy to see your work, even if I don't show myself in other works you created, I am there to give my full attention and enjoyment seeing what you make John. Thanks for enduring this dried and shriveled up turd for us, and every other media you've reviewed

[@smugsneasel]

Yet another game with "Forces" in the name that makes Johnny angry. Note how I said "Forces" and not "Force" because if I remember correctly, he found Federation Force unremarkable at worse but fun with friends.

[@SnesRulez]

This was fun as hell! XD I'm sorry that live has been such shit for you this year. Take all the time you need and for the love of god, play something you can actually enjoy for yourself and this channel

[@Crossy]

9:26 XD This bit had me rolling

[@Sawycollections]

10:42 Johnny: HOOO- KZbin: *Cuts to an ad*

[@gennysis9835]

Oh boy. Here we go.

[@justlea6179]

Potato bread for grilled cheese? A man of culture, hell yeahh

[@ViniVHSoares1993]

That title... omg *Editing this comment while watching the video - Ok, almost 5 minutes in, John barely talked about the game and he's now making a sandwich, i love this channel. Ok just watched the video and it was amazing, your channel is great, it's great to see new videos and waiting isn't that bad considering i have a lot of great content to watch, your videos are so rewatchable, and that sandwich does look great.

[@WinspearUltima]

Yeah that threw me off but let’s see if that’s the case

[@ViniVHSoares1993]

@@WinspearUltima me too, i thought he had already hit that point considering some of the stuff he reviewed, i'm curious.

[@BritBox777]

The sudden unrelated cutaways worked surprisingly well. We're slowly becoming a bite size variety show.

[@shpladau]

This broke you? You sir need a good Pikmin marathon to cheer you up.