Men Like Us | Spec Ops: The Line

[@zerosumstory]

If you listen to this with a headset/earbuds (and Mono audio disabled), the voices in Walker's head will be split between the two speakers. Lugo, Adams and the other marines are on the left, while Konrad is on the right. Meanwhile, all of Walker's lines are centred. The goal was to recreate the sensation of arguing with your conscious and add more weight to Konrad's line "No you did," which is his first line played as a centred track (as if Walker was speaking). Playing around with the dialogue and speaker settings was a blast, and it's one of the reasons I feel this tribute is one of my personal best.

[@scphdaxc]

I’m on an iPhone and I wanted to ask is there anyway I can listen to this without mono audio ? I’ve got earbuds aswell Listing to it like that would be awesome

[@scphdaxc]

Nvm I figured it out but it doesn’t work for me Mono audio is off but it still played the same

[@SirBlacknoiseIII]

Nice touch

[@scphdaxc]

i have mono audio off on my pc with headphones on and the seperate audio works on other videos but not yours. not sure why I figured it out, it just makes one sides audio quiter. it does complety make one side quite

[@Crutonwyt]

This is the best spec ops the line edit by far. Keep up the good work dude

[@CRDubU]

Early Game: "White phosphorus is a common allotrope used in many types of munitions. It can set fire to cloth, fuel, ammunition, and flesh." Late Game: "White phosphorus is a common allotrope used in your slaughter at The Gate. It can set fire to soldiers and the innocent civilians they are trying to help."

[@dolanuscaesar1326]

Me as a kid: My grades arent that bad. Dad: *It takes a strong man to deny whats right in front of him.*

[@Deadpool-rw1pk]

XD

[@alkhoaja]

And if the truth is undeniable, you create your own.

[@potsmokindino]

Silent Hill: Dubai

[@Nikotinbetyar]

Thats honestly really fitting

[@Imperialstorm03]

A gray game masking itself as a hero simulator in a setting with no heroes. Beyond its critique on the gaming industry it was also an eyeopener to the senselessness of war. A reminder that stories of heroes were largely overshadowed by the ugliness of chaos. A gut-punch but a truth and something admirable from this game. I can always respect other games like Black Ops, MW and other settings for going out of their way to tell a story, but Spec Ops: The Line is one such that should never be forgotten. It reminds us not to grow numb with our perceptions of war. It is not so easily "black and white".

[@StephPurry]

You know what's black and white?White Phosphorus!

[@feuerschutz1102]

Why does everyone suddenly forget that when it comes to the Ukraine war?

[@StephPurry]

@@feuerschutz1102 we are talking about a game

[@_info1167]

@nuh_uh210You have fallen for propaganda.

[@nerushoff]

@nuh_uh210 You know what happened in Odessa 2nd May in 2014?

[@MEYH3M]

This game is a timeless classic

[@SzymonNatanRajca]

You could say, that Heart of Darkness is perfect base for any story with such a tone. No matter what media you will use. Cause thanks to Spec Ops: The Line, now we have it interpreted in every media that counts - book as the base, Apocalypse Now as movie, and Spec Ops as game.

[@TheUnslainDragon]

That ending always gives me massive chills. Such profound words to conclude a beautifully edited tribute.

[@riiddisbuk2496]

This game is heavily underappreciated. I'd play a remaster of this ANY DAY.

[@GenZ-Euronymous]

it needs a sequel, not a remaster

[@riiddisbuk2496]

I have a sequel in mind, but how the hell am I gonna get to Yaeger studios? xD Here's the concept; Have half of the game be Walker's mission in Kabul where he claimed multiple times to be one of the most chaotic missions he's ever been through until he traveled to Dubai, and the other half should be a protagonist that is a CIA Agent looking for Walker (if he has one). And what better a CIA Agent than a twin brother of Walker who looks and sounds like him. The game back and fourth has you play Walker in his mission of Kabul telling us the kind of man he used to be and the other character is you playing Walker's "twin brother" as a CIA Agent forever reminding us who Martin Walker used to be until he made it into Dubai. The story of Martin Walker in Kabul can give us deeper understanding of his professional relationship with Konrad and tell us how chaotic the war in Kabul was which can add a layer to Walker's character and his reason for wanting to take matters into his own hands in order to save Dubai. As for Walker's twin brother, he can be the reason why Agent Gould knew who Martin Walker was *(since Gould did not explain how he knew Walker)* because he was friends with Walker's twin brother and maybe how both of these brothers admired each other to the point where they became who they are. Only for those brothers to end up facing off. Again, this is all just concept. But it's a hell of a way to devise everything. For what is a sequel... AND a prequel. A unique game mechanic (not sure if it exists or not) would be so that everytime they face off, you can switch between these two brothers as the "boss battle" takes place. But that just depends. Either way, THAT is a concept I thought of for a sequel. What do you think? @@GenZ-Euronymous

[@GenZ-Euronymous]

@@riiddisbuk2496 i think we need to get you into Yager studios. I love your idea of a pre sequel, I would love to learn more about walkers time with konrad before Dubai, even more than I want to know what happend after thr events of spec ops, that's a great idea. I'm not sure about the whole twin brother story line tho, or the boss battle thing, spec ops was always more about thr story and the experience than the being challenging in gameplay, if a sequel ever comes i would want them to keep it that way. but if we could get a better idea of his time before Dubai I think every one would like that

[@riiddisbuk2496]

The boss battle part I think it works because that way you can choose between whom you are attached to more and why. A morality formula from Spec Ops: The Line taken to a whole new level. Walker having a twin brother for the "sequel protagonist" would work as constant reminder of who Walker used to be vs who he is now. And the closest thing to a "good Walker" (narratively speaking) after Spec Ops: The Line would be having a twin brother of his to keep that legacy going. @@GenZ-Euronymous

[@Reflectionnal]

Idk i think it doesn't need a sequel Yager went in knowing that this would be the last spec ops game Like it would be kind of hypocritical to say that these war games are bad then be like "come bck next year for the next one!" And already the gams perfect

[@Foster678]

Do you feel like a hero yet?

[@alkhoaja]

“SSG Lugo": You're no fucking hero! CPT Walker: I tried to save you! "SSG Lugo": You can't save anyone! CPT Walker: I tried!!!

[@Regulo1d]

Amazingly edited, you've really done this game justice with this video, in a way I don't think I could eloquently put into words. Criminally underrated, just like the game, I wish YT would've recommended me this sooner.

[@Evilsanity2273]

Was a great game the ending gave me chills at the time still does

[@crimsonmaddog4486]

Just played the game the other day for the first time, can’t believe it wasn’t that popular when it came out. Truly a thought provoking story

[@justanotherautocrat9452]

This video game is unique, timeless jewel.

[@DrewFr33m4nn]

Beautiful video! I love the use of game quotes with the music. Seriously good tribute!

[@zerosumstory]

Thank you so much!

[@patriot149]

man, this game is an excellent military game, this game is not just a shooting game, this game shows us how terrible war is and now the makers of the game have removed the game from Steam. I understand why they did it, but it's a game that shows how bad war is, I feel lucky to have this game on Steam.

[@theholygamer969]

Ooh, an edit that uses Lugo's freakout lines without warping the pitch! Big W!

[@Zaq80]

i love the creativity....... like Conrad's voice in my right ear channels and Walker's in center channels while Adams, Augo and others in my left ear channel. Friggin genius man.

[@starstorm5338]

This is damn great. The usage of quotes here is nice.

[@kevinarmijo2226]

This was fucking gold. Thank you for doing this. 🙏 Still an amazing game a decade plus later.

[@Wolf-Gunz]

bro you literally WON MY HEART ❤️ .... what a masterpiece ... Great Tribute Buddy 👏

[@dek33]

Very good video, well done!

[@tylerfhall]

Dude this was incredible stuff. You did a fantastic job with the edit. Looking forward to more of your work.

[@hamza4u119]

waiting for a game like it, everything seems like marval movie jokes

[@omocat4944]

Forget about it, the industry is almost dead

[@Ashraf-Hrira]

the gaming industry right now mostly employ women that is why every game today feel so toned down and so gay with lame marval jokes and one liners and stupid emotes I got no problem with those kind games what I got problem with why every game right now have to be like this

[@Nibbenji2077]

Peak video about a Peak game.

[@andreshelby662]

Esse jogo é incrível, te coloca em certas situações que mexe com sua mente, belo vídeo mano

[@Vietnam_Gigachad]

I feel bad for which country ever got ban to play this game back then, to be honest this game is only few that I replay over and over and never get bored , and now all I need is a remastered version of this mazing game

[@Ashraf-Hrira]

piracy exist

[@dolanuscaesar1326]

Dad: (going through my shi*ty grades) Me: *THIS ISNT MY FAULT!* Dad: None of this would happen if you just... stopped playing that stupid games and watching anime. But oooon you marched. Me: I... I tried to get to uni. Dad: You are no intelectual. Your talents lies elsewhere. (hands me McDonalds uniform) Me: I didnt mean to fu*k up so bad. Dad: No one ever does.

[@alkhoaja]

relatable..

[@TheBuddhaBear]

That was freaking incredible.

[@peoplebro_1294]

I could play no Russian without feeling a thing, a single mission. But this game is something that'll stick with, even though you think you're doing something right, your most likely killing people solely because someone pointed to a direction and said "those are the enemies, take them down". Whether it was the white phosphorus, or the crowd you either had to shoot at or shoot into the sky. This game is something everyone should play atleast once.

[@gellax111]

Besides the few spoilers here and there, this almost feel like it could be a great trailer for the game.

[@rwilson1197]

Absolutely amazing

[@ultimatesurvivor]

What a masterpiece...

[@SmilingCatO.o]

Awesome edit, well done

[@thenightrider95]

A masterpiece❤.

[@thejeaker384]

I have no idea if you read comments on this channel or if you log into this account at all... But I just wanted to let you know that this is hands down the best edit I've ever come across for this game and one of the most beautiful edits I have ever seen for a game period. I played Spec Ops a long time ago, the first time I thought it was pretty generic (perhaps I was too young)...in 2024 I decided to give it another go, and only then I realized how good the story actually is...the music, the enviorments, everything is just so perfect...such a loss that this game can't be sold anymore due to copyright and the company shutting down...and that we won't ever have a remaster either, because this title would be perfect for it. I went on your website as well (pretty cool btw!) just out of curiosity and I noticed you like to write a lot...as I said initially, I don't know if you still make tributes/edits or anything of the sort, but hopefully you still play video-games and in that case I'd like to suggest you a title called " SOMA ". It's NOT an action title, but trust me, I'm sure you'll like it (oh and also, go in blind...watch less pictures and trailers possible, it cost 1 buck at most so if you really hate it you won't be losing much, but I'm mostly sure that won't be the case). You know...indians thought photographs would steal your soul.

[@sebass495]

underrated ending

[@tommasocaccia9778]

It’s insane that people don’t know that this is one of the best videogames ever.. man I miss the 7th generation

[@UmApreciadorDeSkyrim]

Nice video dude! One of my favorites games

[@prasanjeetmishra2859]

After completeing this Masterpiece in 2012 it took 1 month time to think Who am i & what i have done in this GAME💀💀💀🔥🔥🔥💀💀💀If i alive i must tell my Grand childrens that There was a Endless MASTERPIECE once which is not a GAME but if u play u saw ur self in each n every Character as a MIRROR & this tell u who u r n what kind of Human u r🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.....I personaly dedicate this Endless MASTERPIECE to my Future Generation🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏

[@SSamiibo]

"Survivors... 4"

[@rahul-qm9fi]

Nice work !!

[@marcomvi4116]

this could be a trailer

[@frankcastle8397]

@zerosumstory Shellshock: Nam '67 (2004) Spec Ops: The Line (2012)

[@fangbozhu7379]

Heart of Darkness modern warcrimes edition

[@juggernut1418]

I never played this game but......i thinke i want to play this game now

[@drazach_7819]

Played it?

[@Thezb]

2:31 bro thinks he Walter White 💀

[@SniperSamir]

Jokes aside, walter and walker are pretty similar in how they caused their own demise, both were driven by greed for power, and that was what led to their downfall

[@CracTical]

Breaking bad ended in 2013, while spec ops released in 2012.

[@saber353]

Walter White thinks he is Walker.

[@sujaydevarathnam5600]

HE IS LITERALLY ME

[@farhantanvir8077]

The military shooter game felt me depressed for so long dont know why we dont get these type of games anymore cod campgain felt too disney like cartoon to me ,black and white type of stories not something like gray story like this

[@alkhoaja]

World At War Black Ops 1-2 Try those COD campaigns

[@user-pc6wn2sw5y]

Легендарно

[@invaderzak11]

Is it wrong that I want that painting on my wall?

[@TheFifthLegionOfHope]

5! :>

[@tapi3951]

well if they were supposed LEAVE THE CITY and radio from outside the storm wall, then why did they go there?

[@izackmills3628]

They had to recon the city first to see if anyone was still alive first. (They weren't able to tell the quality of the first message that came of Dubai)

[@mdd4296]

Walker keep pushing on because he wants to know, esp because he and Konrad had a personal connection. At certain point it's already too late to walk out. It might or might not mirror the player's tendency. In most shooter games you often walk out achieving something definitive and positive.

[@omocat4944]

Because you wanted to

[@mantea3481]

to look for survivors

[@SheppardGSG]

@@mdd4296 no, Walker keep pushing because he want to feel like something he is not… a hero

[@poliarco]

This song from True Detective matches really good with this edit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJqpm3afrM6tbck

[@zerosumstory]

Holy Shit! That lines up way better than I thought it would

[@TropaDeEliteOF-2]

I have a little more than half a thousand hours in this game. Used to play campaign and multiplayer alot, it was pretty fun but very unbalanced.