Can You Beat Sonic Heroes Without Jumping?

[@vividbiomass620]

Tornado becomes available after jumping. Tornado did not become available after bobsled jumping (17:06). Ergo, bobsled jumping is not jumping.

[@NerdUndStolzDarauf]

Ah, the most universal challenge run tactic! Gaslighting!

[@ryanm.8720]

*Chase:* "The Sonic- the Sonic Heroes; their whole prerogative is just to convince everybody that they already did everything." (...) *Holly:* "Oh my god... Oh my god; they're the Gaslight, Gatekeep, Girlbosses!" - 'Sonic Destruction - Ep. 1 (AI-Generated Sonic Script)'

[@nathany97]

The fact that you learned how to TAS just to prove it was possible is pure dedication

[@four-en-tee]

I thought he did it by accident at first in a genuine run, then TAS'd it to make sure it was replicatable.

[@VocalMabiMaple]

@@four-en-tee he did, but when before he TAS'd it he didn't know how to TAS

[@thewolfleader500]

I like how your entire strategy boils down to "This is impossible. Like, actually impo-WAIT A MINUTE"

[@cashbrady4074]

true

[@ShaimingLong]

29:13 Just for your future reference, you're supposed to hold B on rails to go faster. Mashing it does accelerate you faster if you're going slow, but when you're as fast as mashing allows, just hold. It makes that final laser a complete non-issue.

[@Swolegard]

quickly swapping characters simultaneously as holding B makes it even faster

[@Idk_1838]

@@Swolegard noted

[@ShaimingLong]

@@Swolegard I had no idea that was a thing. If I ever play Heroes again (which without a remaster/remake, isn't likely), I will be giving that a try!

[@Whiteythereaper]

@ShaimingLong it's the same with the special stages, the button flashes like it wants you to spam it, but holding it boosts you

[@MasterSonicKnight]

finally, after literal years, i got an explanation of how to make it work!

[@jsels777]

This was a ton of fun to help route, but I'm genuinely surprised at how hard you kept pushing to complete the run even though I was ready to give up. This game's jank knows no bounds.

[@Khalum]

I used to play this game all the time as a kid, and I just learned today that lightspeed attack was a thing... I've never seen that prompt in my life and now I'm questioning everything.

[@anothenblue2630]

I don't think it's ever needed in the game normally?

[@keithbellic2629]

Wait until you learn that hard mode was a thing too

[@Khalum]

@@keithbellic2629 oh believe me, I know all about that and expert mode, from shadow.

[@bpmotard1458]

Just discovered this video by accident, by I love how everything was made, the edits, the unexpected jokes, the "I failed, jk", all were executed perfectly, and I was so hooked to the video that 30m felt like just a few minutes. Thank you so much for the incredible content! Laughed quite a bunch!

[@iluxa-4000]

This is *way* better quality than what the views would suggest. You deserve way more credit

[@KinProductions]

Honestly - Thoroughly enjoyed not just the effort you've put into this, but also the comedic touch. It was all really well put together and everything was flowing really well. I haven't enjoyed a video this much in a long time.

[@JomoOval]

You can actually go way faster when going downhill on rails of you hold the action button instead of repeatedly pressing it, so the final rail segment in Final Fortress is actually easier than you might have expected

[@PeterLawrenceYT]

Yup, mashing the action button is only good for accelerating up to a certain point, to go over your top speed, just hold it down while going down hill.

[@XenoWars]

Yeah, it seems intended for this section as the laser shoots just above your head as you go down the sloped part for cool cinematic effect

[@Poppipower]

Here’s how to solve the bobsled dilemma. The characters clearly state that if Tails falls off, then the BOBSLED won’t be able to jump. You’re playing the challenge as Sonic, Tails and Knuckles, so it doesn’t matter what the bobsled does.

[@mughyie8818]

Philosophical and long-winded take inbound: The title of the video is "can YOU beat sonic heroes without jumping." You, as the player, must beat sonic heroes without jumping. Anything you can directly control or play as counts as a proxy for you as the player. You are sonic, tails, and knuckles, but you are also the bobsled. Their success in this challenge is determined by you, so it's really not them playing the challenge metaphorically. You control the bobsled, and it's not jumping unless you press the button telling it to. if you must jump with it to pass the segment, the challenge is metaphorically over. Even without the bobsled disqualifying you, if you take a literal approach, in order to break the glass of world 5 I believe (casino), knuckles must be level 1+ to do a combo attack to break the glass . The uploader of this video said verbatim from 10:00 - 10:15 that "when knuckles is level 1 or higher he does a third hit in his combo where he JUMPS a tiny bit and slams down", which was the strategy used to pass this segment. If you apply your theory of keeping the trio you play as from jumping, then knuckles, who you play as, is jumping. While not a jump triggered by clicking the jump button, a jump is still a jump done willfully by you as knuckles, in the literal sense, failing the challenge Tl;DR: The challenge is if YOU as the player can beat the game w/o jumping. Anything you control is the player and if you need to jump to proceed in any way, you fail. And yes, I had nothing better to do

[@Psepha]

@@mughyie8818 Well if we're picking specific philosophical arguments, I could argue that I can beat every game in existence without jumping. If the specific challenge is whether or not the PLAYER can complete the game without jumping, I can stay firmly on the couch for the entire game and I personally won't jump a single time. It specifically says whether or not YOU can do it, and by definition you are not Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, or a bobsled - you are a person holding a controller.

[@mughyie8818]

@Psepha Exactly lol. It really depends on how literal or metaphorical (or however along the spectrum) you wanna go. I can't argue with that cuz literally you're right! But metaphorically you're not at the same time. (At least in my opinion) It all depends on semantics and interpretation of vague words and concepts such as who is you, what counts as the player, and what counts as a jump. Interesting huh? This spectrum of interpretation and thinking explains a lot on how people think justify the challenge and its outcome here in the comments. We are all wrong and right, all at the same time, and it all depends on who you ask. Spooky huh?

[@Poppipower]

@@Psepha You mean you’re not jumping when you play the game?

[@mrme.484]

@@mughyie8818

[@channychan3558]

I am actually very happy to see that your sub count has been steadily increasing. Your dedication and editing definitely deserves more recognition. Keep up the good work pal!

[@basedovers1427]

Dude, please keep making more videos like this. I loved how you explained everything and the humor. Everything was so good, just keep it up, y'know.

[@shadymoustafa93]

The danganronpa ost launching as you begin arguing that it's not a jump at 16:30 made my day, I had to leave a like

[@KawaiiDawn]

I tried doing this a few months ago but never got that far, the fact you figured all of this out is awesome

[@keithbellic2629]

Beyond a doubt, one of the best videos I’ve watched about Sonic Heroes ever. The comedy and script was top notch, and the blatant gaslighting so humorously woven into it. Definitely earned a subscriber! Can’t wait to see what else you produce!

[@Uhhhhh1188]

Your reactions are the best part of this video. The first one (7:58) made me laugh for a while. It would feel perfect for a "Perfectly Cut Scream Compilation" video. Kind of wish I heard the full reaction to it.

[@Fightersword]

It's very rare that I see a video and go 'what the actual fuck was that bullshit?', but some of those lightspeed attacks genuinely made me react that way.

[@lilypaddington1797]

This has got to be my favorite game challenge video on youtube I've seen so far, quite literally breaking the game six ways from sunday and not giving up and either ending the run or considering it flawed in the first five minutes. I do appreciate that you work with "is it possible?" instead of "CAN I DO IT?" to prove a point, lol. It might also help that I played this game as a kid, but whatever.

[@KQVTownTheme]

I never knew I needed a cross between challenge runs and Sam O'Nella content in my life, but here I am, and I love it.

[@umdofevy]

The sheer dedication on display here is more than worth a subscribe. Can't wait to see what else interests you to this extent!

[@orionsnecrosis7698]

This run was wild. You’re really entertaining on top of everything else, can’t wait to see more!

[@Musou.]

Tails is actually pulling up the bobsled, in a similar manor as the thundershoot. if thundershoot is valid so is the bobsled. Also, that wouldnt even matter due to tails not elevating himself using his legs, hes simply propeling his tails at a faster rate to gain temporary height.

[@mastersonhigh1117]

Propelling his tails at a faster rate to gain temporary height sounds a lot like flying 😅

[@XenoWars]

I would not have thought the game would be possible without jumping. This was a fantastic video and a great watch. You have earned a subscriber!

[@kellen2317]

i need to stop watching your videos at night because it is now 2am and i have discovered the vast and bountiful secrets of the sonic heroes physics engine. keep it up.

[@PauloVitorHMK]

"Unlike bobsleds, trolleys are real." That's a bold claim.

[@teski.did.it420]

Another challenge I didn’t know I wanted to see, very cool gamer

[@PaRappa_the_Rapper]

you're fs blowing up within the next year. Just binged all your vids, stellar content. Humor, dedication, and story-crafting are all on par with ymfah, not sure if you know him but y'all are top-tier content machines. mad props and see you at 100k+

[@Pufftarot]

Was honestly not expecting this video to be this well made, edited, scripted and voiced. Diamond in the rough right here!

[@Amaryryry]

This video genuinely left me speechless. I knew this game was broken, but holy shit LOL. This is actually a meme.

[@elibonham4388]

Lmao what even more crazy is he did this challenge and didnt even know a basic mechanic about rails if u hold B u go faster

[@КириллТрифонов-е5ф]

I like how at one point the game BEGS you to jump yet you still stood your ground

[@rodrigonogueira9375]

That was phenomenal !! Some of the tricks you pulled are unreal, especially with the sonic heroes slippery controls. Just have a question, at the end of final fortress couldnt you just hold circle to keep the momentum and skip the big laser ? Amazing video, sonic heroes is such an underrated game so im glad to see new content for it 👍

[@KosmoZer0]

This video was really entertaining and the funniest thing is that it was recommended to me through the KZbin algorithm and now you have earned a subscriber, well done!

[@51Jamie]

I've genuinely fallen in love with your content

[@riskybiznu9702]

Love how fast your intro is getting to the point very quickly. Great video too I’m glad I got this recommended

[@murdog3000]

This is a great channel, props to you and keep doing what you’re doing!

[@Winasaurus]

Vector doing wacky bounce jumps then responding to a reasonable question with "WHO'S THIS BROAD?" is the kind of thing I didn't know I needed. Also I suggest an updated Did You Know Gaming episode for Sonic Heroes. "Did you know that in Sonic Heroes, much like Animal Crossing, you can find entire other games that you can play? They take the form of an originally unreleased sonic bobsled game, it's a separate game, it's a separate game, IT'S A SEPARATE GAME, IT'S NOT REAL, I DIDN'T JUMP"

[@scummygrummy5220]

Great video. You’re channel is super underrated. One of my favorite challenge run channels

[@jsoyinka]

This is such good content! It's technical, it's hilarious, and it's just great story telling! I subscribed like 10 minutes into the video. I hope your channel continues to grow!

[@leeroy54]

I am so glad that for once a challenge runner actually puts some jokes into a video so its not just a list of tricks to the end of the game. Best challenge runner on youtube keep at it my man.

[@NicoNicoSmiles]

To think I clicked on some random ass video just to end up subscribing. This run is insanity. Also I found that you can clear the final laser in final fortress by holding b instead of tapping it.

[@Andrew-ww1hz]

My absolute sides when you omit the bobsled by being pedantic. A lot of humor, dedication, and creativity in this challenge. UncommentedPannen would be proud.

[@RenoTKC]

I have never seen your channel before but that was incredible. Your Humor, comedic timing and dedication are unbelievable. You earned yourself a fan

[@Reversinator]

You made me really interested in the Team Chaotix run and now I'm sad we won't see it in full :(

[@campbellsonic]

16:45 The funny thing about this line is that it's not even technically true. The Fly character will ALWAYS fall off last, meaning you will never actually be in a situation where you can't jump in a bobsled, because by that point you're just dead already.

[@noetic5946]

great video!!! i thought this vid was from a bigger channel so i was shocked when i saw how underrated you are ngl

[@tinycatfriend]

this was amazing, there aren't nearly enough bizarre challenge runs for this game. its just begging to be exploited!! and you did it fantastically!!!

[@ShadeStrayed]

Honestly, I faintly remember abusing at least a few of these tricks to my advantage when I was playing this game as a kid. I wasn't dumb, but game logic made little sense to me back then, so when I didn't feel like asking for help like the child I was, I figured out some workarounds. Man, what a glorious sight this video was, it wasn't in vein, good shit my man.

[@biscuitygudness]

my god. this is beautiful. the sheer determination on display here is amazing. bobsleds were never real

[@rookiebetwo7656]

I just found your channel, and I have to say your sense of humor and overall disposition is super enjoyable to watch! it's so cool to see sonic heroes and souls borne challenge runs, and they are all well edited and scripted. It's also great to see you're on twitch as well!! looking forward to seeing more from you!!! cheers 💕💕

[@Amir-jn5mo]

holy shit you broke the realms of possibility. Love your humor and also can't believe how broken the lightspeed attack is lol. Thanks for breaking my favorite childhood game

[@scantyer]

The tornado thing was so funny, truly one of those things you only discover when doing these dumb challenges

[@caleb2547]

Love this type of content, and obviously due to the difficulty of the runs and the time needed it takes so long! Super glad to have another amazing content creator to add to my list, as there is never enough. :)

[@SGEnjoyer]

the bit featuring Ricardo all of three minutes in let me know the video would be a well-edited banger top props, that's an easy sub

[@TheStrikerV20]

Man, what an amazing video I just found. I’m glad I gave it chance. I genuinely loved it.

[@Swolegard]

I'm watching this for the 4th time, can't get enough of it. I love this game and find you and your humour right up my alley. Thank you for making this.

[@AquaticNebula]

I still have genuine fear with that alligator at the end of Lost Jungle

[@shep9194]

22:30 Ah see thats the problem, you had to had your name engraved ring.

[@Jibediah]

Loving this channel, thanks for the good content

[@sonicshadow5221]

The trick at 8:50 is called rocket accel cancel

[@Sovic91]

17:55 Oh, no no no no no. That explanation about the bobsled not jumping was the real plot armor that saved the run.

[@andtrees3192]

this is so important to me that you’ve made this. it feels like christmas today

[@Faceless_time_traveler]

I played this game since I was five, and only now I learn Sonic has a unique attack when Team Blast gauge is depleting. Btw, this video is geniusly hilarious, I'm subscribing

[@brazzledazzle5951]

wow this is a really cool channel. in surprised you dont have way more subs. if you see this, thanks for the hard work that clearly went into this video. the skill, creativity, and humor on display are very impressive

[@RecRoomPlays]

I've been playing through all the Sonic games recently with a buddy to LP and we've gotten to Sonic Heroes, and let me tell you I really felt the "you're fucking kidding me" when falling through the bingo table 12 minutes in here lmao

[@logans.4079]

I discovered you a couple days ago and you've earned a sub. Would love to see more Sonic challenges, I really enjoy the Souls content too.

[@soulhammer]

This is amazing, I salute you sir. Great stuff!

[@calistusjay60]

This was AMAZING. Please do more Sonic content. I’d love to see a similar challenge for Sonic 06, considering the endless jank possibilities that game has!

[@vaporwolf9344]

Now this is amazing content and good humor!

[@vaporwolf9344]

Its midnight, go get some sleep you goober

[@Meganarb]

Y'no, now that you mention it, I've never seen a bobsleigh in real life.

[@HobbitTanoo]

A fun jank-challenge with commentary that genuinely funny? No, it can't be

[@ExceedinglyFPR]

ima be real, i've played this game through like 6 times and i did not know about the light speed attack. it's like how i did not know you could strafe in shadow the hedgehog because i stopped walking through the tutorials after the first level.

[@idontwantahandlethough]

Cool runnings, mon!

[@CowardEdd]

jump verb 1. push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet. Do bobsleds have legs or feet? Checkmate, Big Jump. Amazing video, by the way.

[@traiges414]

I am currently binge watching all your videos and LOVE all of them - Slowly I am starting to think i might love you too :3 hope you are uploading more of those bangers soon

[@haanimirza4090]

Very cool, thank you Meaty Jesus. Just subbed

[@Mattisperplexed]

Criminally underrated video this deserves way more views

[@DarkFrozenDepths]

Funny how so many hate the pinball tables, and yet I like them... Then again, I realized that using the flight character on the tables gives the best mix of speed and control which makes it very reasonable. Might be a PS2 only thing (yes I played on that), but it's really consistent.

[@XTHHedgehog]

5:30 This becomes even funnier when you remember the channel name is "Meaty Jesus".

[@markyang7846]

The one of many games where Sonic Fans could not beat this baby game jumpless.

[@nexusetmiaouss]

It was beautiful, a true piece of art, I love you sense of humour

[@aashunce]

Thoroughly enjoyed every second of this video. Staying for more.

[@dima_keller]

Never expected to see a challenge on this game. Sonic Heroes, Adventure and Riders are games I'll love forever no matter how janky and bad they are

[@aimari2755]

No one: Not a single soul: Meaty jesus: let me create an insanely difficult challenge for no reason

[@michaelbuckers]

Oh boy, Sonic Heroes with only half A press! I've been waiting for this.

[@viscountrainbows2857]

A supercut of a "flawless" longplay would make for a compelling bit of letsplay cinema. Probably never happen but, one can dream

[@IrvinCascade]

12:19 I'd actually LOVE to play a Sonic Spinball 2 filled with these types of Pinball tables. One of my favorite parts of all of Sonic Heroes. Fite me.

[@eyedol4835]

I've got the flu but your videos coming up in my recommendations is a god send. Gonna binge ur videos till I'm not dying anymore lol

[@joeyidc3212]

I'm sorry i was hallucinating the incident again with the bobsleds my apologies thank you for sitting with me for the whole thing You're a good friend

[@GIRru11]

Regarding the bobsled dilemma, I would say it's not so much jumping, as it is Tails dead lifting it. A Bobsled is unable to physically jump, and Tails is more pulling it than actually jumping. He's also not flying either so that's both rules still in the clear

[@imjellyblob]

11:35 im pretty sure the reason for this quirk. Its to stop people from using tornado more than once in a jump and getting infinite height

[@armando-_-8872]

Just stumbled on your account, love the content and comedic timing. Will follow for more bud ;)

[@FwendlyMushwoom]

26:39 "Reality is scripted to always give me the win" This was actually canon plot point in the old Sonic comics, after having lost so many times, Eggman went batshit insane for a bit until he tried to figure out a scientific explanation. It's because Sonic has absorbed so much Chaos Energy over his life that he's basically the embodiment of chaos, effecting the outcome of seemingly random events to his benefit on a subconscious level.

[@eclipse4517]

I feel like this was the writers incorporating part of their legal contract into the story. When Sega licensed the comics, supposedly part of their contract was literally that Sonic wasn't allowed to lose.

[@FwendlyMushwoom]

@@eclipse4517 Yeah, I know about the mandates. I just think it's funny that they acknowledged it with an in-universe explanation.

[@811supersonic]

This, this video right here, top tier content 10/10

[@anth_genious]

Incredible video, subbed

[@miguelaguilar5115]

I love how this man decided to take on a ridiculous challenge and God was like "yeah, let me give him some plot armor"

[@ShinSnipes]

Bro learned how to TAS just for this video. Like, words cant even describe how impressive and how much dedication that is

[@IrvinCascade]

5:29 Nearly killed me. Was eating bacon and eggs, and choked on some egg.

[@DaviddeBergerac]

This is the first time I'm learning about Sonic's Lightspeed Attack and I love this game