Let's Play Hidden Gems: Splashdown: Rides Gone Wild (PS2)

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I would *LOVE* to see a PS4 remake/reboot of this game!

[@romandoo]

+MetalJesusRocks I would LOVE to see more of these let's plays of hidden gems :)

[@ErikGPL]

+MetalJesusRocks That would be awesome.

[@thenostalgiafactor5023]

+MetalJesusRocks Since it isn't Sony specific, it should come out on the Xbox One as well...

[@MrWarchiefone]

+MetalJesusRocks Maybe the playstation 4 emulator will add more resolution(1080p) to the game...

[@thenostalgiafactor5023]

SchurkArts But you'd have to re-buy the game even though you already own it...

[@LGR]

Was just playing through Motocross Madness the other day. Rainbow made so much fun, light-hearted stuff!

[@EngelSpiel]

They also made Star Wars: Racer Revenge.

[@hiddentape2911]

Why do you worry about lets plays on your channel mate? I love lets play's and your channel, so the fusion in unarguably good. More lets plays!!! Someone with a collection like yours is kind of obliged to show them off to your fans as I see it :) Also people feed off of your clear love of games and there is no clearer way to do that than let us experience your favorite games with you real time whilst you play and talk us through your experiences! Keep up the great work mate! Love watching your videos here in the Britain! Happy New Year! Double Bass Pedal fading out......

[@MetalJesusRocks]

+Matt Fennell Thanks Matt! Let's Plays are nice because it's more dedicated time to really dig into a particular game. Really glad you liked it!

[@notimefojibbajabba]

+MetalJesusRocks you also need to not care what a vocal minority thinks. As long as youre not over the top screaming like markoplier youre good in my book.

[@skeppsica]

+MetalJesusRocks maybe make it a weekly thing at least :) nothing wrong with letsplays.

[@thesreyd1]

I would absolutely love to see some more Let's Play videos from you. I really appreciate the love you have for games. I've gotten to the point where I just don't have fun playing games anymore and watching your videos has given me hope that I can recapture the feeling of childlike wonder that games used to give me.

[@killergameshit4529]

Big fan of the Splashdown series. The Splashdown 1 has a heart pounding soundtrack and the gameplay was what this one was based on.. Dont sleep on these games if you liked waverace 64. Great review MJ

[@rmgb-tv]

I bought this game the last time you recommended it and don't regret it - it's awesome! :)

[@rorytaylor626]

I've never heard of this game until stumbling across your channel where it gets mentioned every other video.

[@kropking]

I fell in love with this game within the first few seconds of playing. All the way back in 2003. It doesn't get as much love as it deserves. Glad to see you spotlighting it.

[@Ridge8516]

Believe it or not, this game actually made me discover your channel years ago. I saw this game at a local game store and didn't know if it was any good, so I looked up the game play footage for it on here and your "PS2 Hidden Gems" video was one of the first results and saw how cool this game was, as well as your channel!

[@prophismusic]

Metal Jesus: King of the Hidden Gems

[@Deep_wolf]

+Prophis Metal Gems Of The Hidden Jesus

[@gammaphonic]

I picked this game up a few months ago, haven't got round to playing it until today. Man, you're right, it's a great game. I'm really enjoying it. Thanks dude.

[@murdock8694]

Please do more Let's Plays, MJR. Really enjoy your commentary on video games, and really enjoy your channel in general. I'm glad to have found it. Thanks for the awesome content!

[@tveye363]

I'm so glad you give this game so much attention. It's always been one of my favorites.

[@iluvgrapedrank]

This game is already in my collection. :) I like the idea of Hidden Gem Let's Plays as long as you don't stop with the other videos.

[@SkillJim]

I used to love Motorcross Madness, it was like one of the first games that got me into PC gaming for a large period of time! I always remember climbing up the massive hill, trying to get up on top of the cliff, and for some bizarre reason being thrown into the air and bailing for miles, it was soooo much fun :D!

[@attorneyonwheels]

This game was absolutely part of my childhood, good to relieve those memories through this video!

[@themusicclass101]

I never comment on you videos but I just want to tell you how awesome I think they are I'm a lifer on this channel

[@DeathGoreGrindcoreChannel]

Recently replaced my 64 with the intention of replaying some old classics. Wave Race was one of them and when i saw this video (and a couple others you mentioned it in) I was pleasantly surprised by how similar and advanced it was. Wave Race and Jet Moto were the kings of this kind of racing in the day. Thanks a ton for turning me on to this game!

[@thejoe_snotbombsskateboarding]

AWESOME! Great job! Really enjoyed this, ALWAYS loved wave race, so this was very gnarly when it came out

[@Torppey]

Haven't seen many let's plays on this channel, and I definitely enjoyed this one!

[@AC6000]

Just purchased this game based on your play through. I realize you only did a play through, but as a game review, the format and style you bring really makes you stand out in a sea of reviewers. You say you don't want to do too many of these types of videos on your channel, but have you considered maybe adding another channel where you do this style of review on the games you're playing or enjoy playing? I imagine though that you don't have much extra time to put into the production for these types of videos, with all the other videos you are producing (which are all great by the way). Thank you for all your efforts in providing indispensable video game collecting information.

[@nuketowncity]

+ Metal Jesus Rocks I love this game , it is great to see someone showing it some love and giving it some much deserved exposure , I salute you Metal Jesus !!!

[@Xeogred]

Seriously has to be MetalJesus' favorite game ever, the hype is extreme haha. Looks great. And nice setup on the LP.

[@16bitbrit]

Nice! I like the format of these vids - it's a great way to take a look at some undiscovered titles you may have mentioned in the past, but in greater detail. looking forward to more!

[@iandavidwolfe]

Dude I love the variation in your videos! This game is going to be in my collection very soon too ha ha! Great vid MJR!

[@The_RadicalOne]

Rotney has the best ending lol

[@warnerg80]

I gotta check this out. You bring up some interesting points about the older games focusing on the fun factor. Might be a topic for a future video.

[@KanePerini]

next game should be Downhill Domination for ps2! that's the ultimate hidden gem.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

+Kane Perini You know it!

[@theredshadow401]

+Kane Perini YES

[@Mar-O899]

+Kane Perini I need to log what games I want to play somewhere.I forgot about this one.

[@BJSSJ5]

+Kane Perini Was that game where you were in a demolition derby?

[@theredshadow401]

BJSSJ5 Its actually a downhill mountain bike racing game and it is awesome.

[@lordmaximus780]

I bought both the PS2 Splashdown games on your recommendation a while back but yet to really play them, but looking at the footage today I'm thinking this will form part of my weekend now!

[@tigerchia9850]

This was one of my favourite game when I was a kid! Memories kicks in ❤

[@Thewesrobertson]

I'll be tracking this one down. Jet Moto was my favorite racing game on PSX.

[@TheGebs24]

Wow this looks truly awesome! I just Googled it and it's cheap to pick up a copy. Thanks for the vid 👍👍

[@jet5910]

you rock Gemma :)

[@OigiaGaming]

I never got the chance to play this but I really wish I had! I adored Wave Race on the N64 so I'm confused as to how this went under my radar... I suppose that's why it's a HIDDEN gem I suppose!

[@lippy22]

This is one of my favorite games on the ps2. I'm so glad to see it get some recognition.

[@jimicrumb6661]

Love that you put different content up, instead of just top tens and console guides. Sorry if that sounded to critical.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

+Jimi Hawk I try to mix things up. Thanks for noticing! :)

[@The_RadicalOne]

Jason's an equal gamertunist

[@mch2007uk]

as a new subscriber just like to say keep it up, these hidden gem videos are great. also SSX 3 is my second best game of all time just before metal gear solid on the ps1.

[@Letstalkretro]

Thanks for reminding us how great this game is. Used to have it but can't find it so guess we're going to have to pick up another copy as we just want to play it again now. Enjoy all your videos but this one was a refreshing change.

[@holdengrohl1593]

it's nice to see you playing. I would like see little bit more of this in your channel

[@daiketsuthedestroyer9132]

just picked this up from my local game shop, looks awesome and thanks for the vid.

[@rainingthrasher9469]

Totally agree with you MJR, I miss these whimsical arcade like games as well!!! I feel this game is a mix of Beetle Adventure Racing, Hydro Thunder, Wave Race, and SSX. I need to find and play this game!

[@thejuggler268]

You convinced me again! I bought one. Love to see more hidden gems. Greetings from Amsterdam Holland

[@NikateeN]

One of FAVORITE PS2 games! I did a review for this one on my channel a while back.

[@rationalities]

Bro, this was one of the first games I got on ps2. I put so many hours on this game, it’s insane. This was one of my childhood games along with 007 and state of emergency by rockstar.

[@Hidden8Knowledge]

"Cold as ice willing to sacrifice!" Loved that bit lol

[@rodrigopimentel9380]

That game reminds me of all the golden age (in my opinion) of racing games. The ones like you said, focused on fun. Hydro Thunder, F Zero, Extreme G, Wave Race and so many others...

[@mrmaniac3]

I really love this game. I have to see if I can emulate it at some point. My favorite main circuit is probably Downtown Downpour, racing through the flooded city streets, backyards, and through a football stadium locker room lmao. I really like the undersea stadium circuits as well, but my favorite were the huge freestyle stadiums, especially the ones that had a lot of floors above the ground floor where you can climb up to the top and repeatedly pull off stunts all the way down to the bottom.

[@kenobiadc]

Never heard about this game, but I loved! Thank you so much

[@Tom_Framnes]

your videos make my day Jason! :-D awesome as always! sincere regards. Tom Framnes. fan from Norway!

[@TechnoAdamGuy]

Geez the Splashdown series really brings back memories when they were my favourite games at the age of 6-9

[@sideshow00]

Same here, 03/04 childhood memories...

[@CYON4D]

Nice game, has that classic PS2 looks & feel. I really love the PS2 graphics style and low poly aesthetics. Fits nicely to these fun and whimsy games. Please show more PS2 games like this.

[@RetroPowerUp]

Waverace was such a great game. Never knew about Splashdown. Thanks for sharing!

[@Hotspot87]

You should totally try Kya Dark Lineage! That is one of my favorites! It's a hidden gem game for the ps2.

[@ErikGPL]

I liked the first Splahsdown game more somehow. I've played that one a lot more.

[@maxpocalypse]

This was a great, actually interesting "Let's Play." Also: I realize now that I only ever played the first "Splashdown," not this one. So: I need this one like now.

[@fluffybunny360]

I totally agree with you about the games not being great nowadays! I remember going to the video store and renting this game when I was a kid! I always played as Hailey since she had a pink outfit and seedoo, haha. Thanks for uploading and the nostalgia.

[@Riverhill]

Never knew Splashdown had a sequal! I remember picking up the original from a bargain bin back in the day and enjoyed it tremendously. Folks had a Seadoo back in the day which inspired the purchase, that thing was a damn gas guzzler.

[@Gintokikreuz1]

One of favorite games. I reminds me that I used to take out the disc to see how long I could keep playing it. Since I guess the memory was temporarily on the ps2.

[@martinbrettell6279]

Thank you for showing this game it looks awesome I've just ordered the game for my ps2 once again thank you!!

[@Pompey_blue]

My wife got me Simpsons hit and run for Christmas after I said I wish they would remake it. My dad's old ps2 I acquired once he died didn't work when I dug it out so on Saturday I hunted the area for 4 hours and got a slim. Been watching your vids for some games I've not tried. I love hydro thunder and this seems similar I'm buying it right now. Thanks!

[@iheartnes]

You should have Reggie or some of your other guests come over and play with you too.

[@trendkill777]

+utoobninja don't call Doug though...

[@horrorcide13]

Drunken Mario Kart is always awesome. I'd love to see Reggie, Kinsey, Kelsey and the gang try to beat each other, be too much fun to watch. xD

[@nixed242]

This is one of my all-time favorite PS2 games. Haven't played it in a long time, but I still own it. If I remember correctly, it supports 480p as well.

[@peristrojka]

No better way to start a weekend than a vid from MJR

[@EliteKhajiit]

... you never take advice, someday you'll pay the price I know, I've seen it before, it happens all the time You're closing the door, you leave the world behind You're digging for gold, yet throwing away A fortune in feelings but someday you'll pay (guitar goodness)

[@hughheff19]

Bought this game awile ago at Goodwill for like $2, never got around to playing it. Looks really fun, will be starting tonight.

[@horrorcide13]

I use to play Wave Race 64 all the time, love that game. Was going to say that this does remind me of that game too. Definitely going to hunt down a copy!

[@jameyalford4760]

I actually really like this. I'd really actually like to see you or you and a friend play a game that you think is good. we really only get to see you in this format while doing I hate u videos which I also love, but I'd love to see videos on games you like and while playing it and showing those highlights visually.

[@Mar-O899]

Looks like a fun game, I like over the top racing games like this so I will definitely check it out. Obviously Splashdown came out first but the way the courses change remind me of the recent-ish Sonic All-Stars Racing games.

[@zachross8081]

Hi metal Jesus rocks I love your videos so much

[@Feddixx]

A week late but hell yeah Splashdown Rides Gone Wild is awesome! In your SSX 3 video I commented/wished that you would play Blur, Splashdown or Split/Second next. Seems like it worked even if you didn't see my comment so I will mention a couple of other games you should do in the future and hopefully we will see them too! Would love to see Hydro Thunder Hurricane or Freekstyle. Not sure if you have covered Freekstyle in the past but it's basically SSX with bikes and it's really good. As mentioned in a comment, Downhill Domination is also a great choice, or why not some Burnout, Need for Speed or Outrun :) And I know that you deep down love Britney's Dance Beat! (Would probably get flagged though because of the music) Keep these videos coming Jason!

[@xsprlmnl]

18:07 : yes, you can ;) I used to play this game a lot, my dad was a seadoo dealer in the north of France when I was a kid so we had all those games. The first Splashdown was cool too, I kinda missed the free mode and the really well hidden shortcuts of the first one but I played this one more.

[@billserad1869]

I love the playing hidden gems games. Thats two games now that i would usually pass over that i'm going to look for

[@saleen235]

Cool game! just bought one from ebay, it should be arriving in 5 days. Thanks!

[@fedupwthu]

I think let's play is cool keep the let's play coming.

[@pizzamike4420]

I love these kind of games. After watching this video I will be picking this game up today. I'm almost positive it's like $15 used.

[@loganhughes3981]

I grew up on Mx vs atv unleashed for the ps2, and today I race dirtbikes, I am semi-pro. Thank you rainbow studios and thq

[@GamingTaylor]

I agree with you there were a lot of classic games on the PS2 and a lot of hidden gems. The consumer base was so much smaller back then than it is today so most people have no idea what they missed out on. My favorites were: Final Fantasy X, Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3, Dynasty Warriors 4, We Love Katamari, GTA3/ViceCity/SanAndreas, and Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 Some Hidden Gems of mine: Van Helsing, FFXII, Star Ocean Til The End of Time, and Smackdown Here Comes The Pain (Which I still consider to be the best wrestling game)

[@kazzdude1]

I used to play this game when I was like 9 or 10. Great times. One of my favs

[@aithanjames]

i remember playing the first one as a kid, so great really need to get it and this again.

[@jokatech]

wow. i really like this game. It takes me back. great vid

[@murdock8694]

Just purchased a copy of this, looking forward to getting it. And MJR, if you like PS2 racing games I'd recommend Kinetica if you don't have it already. I consider it a hidden gem, and it's cheap!

[@brickadventures]

Finally played this game after not playin it for 15 years and it’s even better than I remember

[@brickadventures]

rainbow studios also made atv off-road fury 1&2 which is god

[@OGytUser1000]

This game takes up a huge chunk of my childhood 😭

[@goreds23]

I actually loved this game when I was in about 3rd grade! I've been playing games for awhile I'm nineteen now! I used to have a great lineup of ps2 games but I stopped for awhile glad I started back gaming.

[@leeashcroft3660]

I've always enjoyed playing with 'Mike Hawke'.. It looks like a fun game and definitely worth owning.. Thanks!

[@DareDevil0504]

Just picked this up today at my "local" (30 miles away) Game Store because of this video looked really good reminds me of Freakstyle

[@GamePlaySession]

Thanks for this Gem, I will show it, on my channel too :) Loved this kind of videos, so feel free to play and show more of you Gems!

[@CarAudioInc]

I agree man when I met up with people that had ps2 we would show eachother AWESOME games we neither of us had heard of. These days it's like "YOU GOT BLACK OPS 3?!? NO!?! WTF DON'T TALK TO ME!"

[@pauljensenstandup.2226]

I agree that this is one of the most under appreciated games on PS2. Just pure fun!

[@ryanmolinary946]

Just got this game off eBay for 6 bucks! Thanks the recommendation! And yes I agree it is very hard to talk and play video games the same time!

[@sir_mattimus7069]

Awesome! I remember when I was young I played a jet ski sea-doo game and I still have yet to figure out what game it was. For the life of me and can't figure out what gam it was. It may have been on the PS1 and or the sega genesis. All I remember really was the level had crazy twists and turns and waterfalls.

[@claireroulston4737]

I feel the commentary is kind like a review more than a let's play hahaha but still its great haha I love your videos meteljesus keep it up more let's plays

[@whoohaaXL]

I LOVE the visuals, but I really think Jet Moto was better in the gameplay department....This game is really just like Jet Moto and Wave race combined, but that's NEVER a bad thing, lol. Thanks for showing us this one!

[@TheJma1024]

I got this for my 13th birthday one of the best games. I'll be honest when I opened the gift I was like racing on water come on mom and dad but it is really fun.

[@nsignific]

Just ordered both Splashdowns on Ebay on the strength of this video, but seeing how Wave Race 64 is one of my favourite games of all time, I'll probably like these (can't see them surpassing the king, though!).

[@Squiggly-zg8zc]

The first level always reminded me of twisted Metal black junkyard stage and use to play both games back to back

[@trulygg]

Oh this is pretty cool, I'm a big fan of the SSX games so I might have to look into these games.

[@SimonJones265]

Just bought this game. Can't wait to play it.

[@buckeyered80]

I do agree about the PS2 being a great era because of the wacky games coming out at that time. I loved the SSX series as well and many other games like spy hunter. The games coming out now are unnecessarily serious. Maybe they will come back around.

[@Neaveso1]

This game is great. Once you master the controls its great fun. To keep with the theme, can I suggest Split/Second on 360 for next Lets Play? Got that after seeing it on a HG video you did and LOVE IT! Similar to this in that the levels change as you race but also over the top and fun.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

+Neaveso1 OOOH! That's a great idea!

[@GamerGeekWorld]

Totally agree with you buddy on this one me and little man love playing this game