Metroid Speedrunner Vs. Ambusher REMATCH

[@hamsterman7895]

Okay, but now, that this hunter is being a little more... Expririenced, you might actually wanna add one more Fusion player, lol

[@Cutzerella03]

agreed

[@xanious3759]

@@Cutzerella03 but the sa-x did like 10 times worse this episode, shouldn't it be more sa-x players lol

[@hamsterman7895]

@@xanious3759 you've got the point though

[@TheBanishedWind]

22:17 I can't breathe, man! I can't breathe! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@I.T.P]

Congrats to you, well played. I will note that Mahan still scared you during this video, as I detected several rising notes of panic in your voice on several occasions. Props to him for that. I will say, the second to last encounter between you two, while you were chasing Mahan. I was tense. Well done with that. I have never been made tense by a video I was watching, while there have been a few instances, I can count them all on one hand. So congratulations on that too. Mahan's still ever the strategist, but you were better prepared for that kind of SA-X than you were in the previous Speedrunner Vs. Ambusher vid. He really does play the waiting game really well though, waiting for you in certain locations. He doesn't know where you are, but he does know where you will be. Good job to Mahan for once again being a terrifying SA-X, and congratulations Xander for winning this round... hope this doesn't show up in the main comment, else I'm going to edit this comment so this line is lower and won't spoil... straight away at least. Two questions this time, If they made this type of game but in the world of Metroid 1 (Zero Mission), Super Metroid, Metroid Fusion, or Metroid Dread, would you play it? What you think if they remade Metroid Fusion in the 3D Prime kinda format? I wish I could've stuck around for the premier, sadly I had other things, either way, fantastic video Xander, hope you keep doing well

[@TheyCallMeXander]

I would! This is a lot of fun and doing it in another game would be great! To see Fusion in a Prime style... It would be interesting. An even creepier horror focused vibe than Prime 2 set in a claustrophobic environment could be interesting!

[@swordsmancs]

I think “he doesn’t know where you are but he knows where you will be” perfectly sums up his strategy tbh, man’s is a beast

[@ArmedJade]

The SA-X Battle theme is fear itself

[@emmareiman64]

5:13 Somehow I really love that. That actually caught me a little off guard. The suit color blends into the environment kinda nicely, and this time the SA-X is actually waiting to ambush you rather than running wildy or patrolling. Makes it stand out Kinda cool 13:58 Ohoo~ Payback 20:38 The whole thing here is also pretty neat

[@ClashBluelight]

adding the rule that any death is a loss is a definite improvement to this series. i found it kinda broken in an earlier episode when you ran away, quickly found an enemy to kill yourself, and then teleported across the map to a save station. especially since it was clearly done due to your opponent leaving you with less than a full tank in your fight. overall, nice change.

[@TheyCallMeXander]

At first I only used it to escape genesis easily, but after the touhou killed me mid-chase in the Vs. Bloodhound video I decided it was too much. This rule doesn't effect me as much now that I don't really die to enemies, it just forces me to interact more with SA-X players and makes the Ambusher's playstyle possible! Great change for content, and makes the games a lot closer!

[@indiemedley1209]

Absolutely fantastic series! I love every single installment so far! Though, it makes me ponder what each could do given a partner who compliments their ability. A bloodhound given a butcher to finish the prey they find, an ambusher constantly trying to give himself titles lugging around a hunter who has no idea WHAT he's doing. See you next mission, Xander!

[@TheyCallMeXander]

there may be plans for the future that involve such pairing. it depends on a lot lol

[@indiemedley1209]

@@TheyCallMeXander Best of luck to you, if anyone could pull it off, it's you, my man! My Personal Favorite Metroid KZbinr

[@Herobrine10]

imagine this being done with randomizers

[@lolrus5555]

11:46 Okay, now THAT was a slick fucking escape O_O

[@ZKtheMAN]

20:50 was some _good_ fucking soundtrack editing, the way the music cuts out _right_ as the Power Bomb noise starts up and right after the Serris boss theme starts play

[@TheyCallMeXander]

thank you thank you! I put a lot of effort into every detail of the videos. that's a big part of why they take so long to come out

[@Cutzerella03]

Seeing this with the randomizer with more fusion but also sa x players/hunter players would be cool

[@TheyCallMeXander]

Then you should see the games I play with discord members every Saturday! I play them live so you get the full experience one way or another!

[@NomaranTheAlchemist]

Kinda new to this but watching this go down was legit interesting to say at the least. I know its probably not what im thinking but seeing hardcore Metroid players put themselves into the mindset of the SA-X has got to be the most interesting way to play especially the whole mechanic behind hunting down Samus and popping up when you least expect it to show up. Good match between you two and honestly that escape at 11:45 has got to be the most thrilling feeling I ever seen just the fact that you just outright juked the most dangerous creature in Metroid history you did it with flawless precision.

[@mightypancake2211]

still think it should be SA-M protecting the metroids, While the SA-X hunts them.

[@atlas_lazuli]

Yooooo new Speedrunner vs video!

[@LandofHeros2234]

More players would be absolute insanity

[@blackacemaster]

back on normal even with the guy who could lay a fair few ambushes you still never get under half energy. do you think you might be able to incorporate a ban on save stations to give the SA-X a better chance at getting kinda close? with X parasites readily available you aren't hurting for equipment often. and having to spend a bit of time scavaging materials could allow the SA-X time to close in.

[@TheyCallMeXander]

As I was reading this comment to the Ambusher, he said "No I won't allow that" "No no no" like 8 times. "that's just bs" -Mahan

[@TheyCallMeXander]

Now for my take, The main reason why Save Stations are necessary is because both parties benefit on a time basis. We have more time to run into eachother, accomplish our tasks, and get back in the action. Slowing down the game by banning save stations would result in the SA-X taking longer to find me when it needs to go top up, and make it take longer for me to finish my tasks. If we both run from a fight, we're just wasting time and at the end of the day, this isn't as much a competition as it is a piece of entertainment. The fact that we are playing against eachother and trying to win under agreed rules is what I feel helps to make this more entertaining than if we were strictly playing under a meta defined ruleset.

[@blackacemaster]

@@TheyCallMeXander ahhh fair enough XD I'll try to figure something else out. You guys are still fun to watch!!

[@blackacemaster]

@@TheyCallMeXander oh no no i meant for YOU not to have a save station, not the SA-X. You are usually able to flow through the game at such a fast pace anyways often leaving the SA-X behind (Which is absolutely insane how you were handling the shine spark this whole video.) But, I do get your logic. I'm just trying to find a way not to limit your gameplay but to try and get that on-edge feeling while watching. But, If the save station limit isn't an okay thing. what about a health tank limit for you? Say about 4-6 energy tanks?

[@cdsatcher]

@@blackacemaster It's actually hard to balance SA-X Mode since it's all based on the skill of the players. If the SA-X was played by a highly skilled player like, say, DruidVorse, who's basically the Technoblade of AM2R(and yes, he's absolutely insane playing SA-X mode), Xander wouldn't be winning easily whatsoever because of just how nuts Druid is.

[@MagnificantSasquatch]

Hard to call this much of a rematch; this just wasn’t Mahan’s run. Dude was having no luck making anything happen; that map glitch just makes it too damn hard to parse where to be.

[@TheyCallMeXander]

I just asked Mahan actually (since we're chilling on minecraft). He and I are both happy with this match. we were both taking this less seriously because we were chill from thanksgiving and it also wasn't on Hard mode anymore by a unanimous vote of all 4 hunters and myself. A lot went into this game so it ended up being pretty different.

[@luigi6388]

It would be interesting if there were two not experimented Sa x

[@yerpery]

Let's go Xan, you got this one

[@itsbmeGaming]

Man this SA-X mode looks so fun. I'm going to have to link up on discord sometime and try it.

[@garek56]

These videos got me to download am2r and I am happy about that

[@Smallmesa]

This is quality Metroid content

[@bobbymiczobby]

Heck yeah! Love this stuff-

[@absattack6527]

Less Goo the legend has uploaded once again!

[@conallohaodain7921]

Imagine two SA-Xs

[@rita1525]

It would be kinda cool to see you be the hunter for once

[@kirberburgy]

the one thing I don't get about the premise is that Samus is hunting the metroids. wouldnt it be the other way around is my question

[@TheyCallMeXander]

the premise is just for fun, the mode is a non canon absurdist alternate universe

[@kirberburgy]

@@TheyCallMeXander i know i mean to the devs, like why is the fusion player hunting the metroids lmao.

[@syweb2]

@@kirberburgy Why would it be the other way around? The Metroids have no reason to hunt Samus. Plus, there isn't any canon or story to this mode - it's just a gameplay combination of Fusion's SA-X chases with AM2R.

[@kirberburgy]

@@syweb2 the metroids have every reason to hunt the SA-X which would mean it would make sense if the SA-X was exterminating them

[@matteosignor4256]

So.... What about doing it randomised? Btw the editing is getting better every video this is so good!

[@TheyCallMeXander]

I'll neither confirm or deny doing this in different ways as of now.

[@exister6652]

In the intro, it says that if you fall to anything it's game over, but I could've sworn you've died to environment enemies before and the video kept going. Also if there is a no death rule then that would mean no death warps which would be a really sick juke to pull eventually.

[@abyssalcreature5406]

Death Warps were patched. Now all death counts as SA-X death. This was done for balance issues as the Fusions abused this "method".

[@TheyCallMeXander]

Ever since Speedrunner Vs. Ambusher we've had a no death rule. In previous videos (speedrunner vs bloodhound for instance) dying to an enemy was highly abused. This adds an extra layer of threat and commitment to going in an area, and really allows this playstyle for the Ambusher to be possible! we're not invalidating the previous rulesets or videos. We've just adjusted things for a better viewer to player experience!

[@exister6652]

Ohhh, okay. Thanks for the explanation!

[@agenticex]

I think they've been working on balance. with tweaks to the rules to make it better for both sides.

[@Drakonus75]

BONK!

[@Ex3LTheRaPiD]

BING BONG

[@Teikro]

Metroid Manhunt

[@aurnknight2813]

Tbh this video was a hit

[@halfdraggy]

Ok hear me out this but it's a battle Royale also incredible video series man

[@TheyCallMeXander]

The developers have stated that there are no future plans for new modes or a battle royale style mode. I do not have the time, skills, or want to make that happen myself but it does sound cool. Maybe somebody will find a way one day.

[@Dark_Wolf0626]

God help you if that's Druid chasing you.

[@TheyCallMeXander]

Druid's on a different level from pretty much anybody and everybody. they show just how high the skill ceiling can go with this game.

[@Dark_Wolf0626]

@@TheyCallMeXander I know, I finished watching him massacre 7 players from a few days ago lmao

[@TheBanishedWind]

Druid and Xander in a Fusion team

[@ryannakao7265]

i'm not even sure if mock/speedball is a thing in this game. (Small edit) 22:19 BONK!

[@TheyCallMeXander]

it is. There's a coded variable in the game where if you morph into a ball within 15 frames (1/4th of a second) of landing during a speed boost you keep the speed boost whilst rolling. It is critical to high level speed boost movement since it allows for great flexibility in carrying speed boosts. It's one of the main reasons why spring ball is a welcome item as opposed to convenience food

[@cdsatcher]

Like I said before; try challenging DruidVorse. That dude's f&&&ing nuts.

[@sphereoffice7789]

Eheheheheheheeee I can't watch this video now because I'm in my finals

[@autumn_basil]

A quick question, have you done rando with the SA-X mode?

[@TheyCallMeXander]

I have on stream

[@shadowbrain4814]

How does the SA-X heal? Can they kill enemies and use save stations too?

[@TheyCallMeXander]

yes

[@TalvezLau]

Great video, as always. But, can i play this on 1.5.2?

[@TheyCallMeXander]

this is a mod (linked in the description) I'm playing on the 1.4.1 version of the mod

[@TalvezLau]

@@TheyCallMeXander Thank you!

[@niclaswa5408]

Is it okay if you try it with a randomizer, or does it make it too hard for you?

[@TheyCallMeXander]

I have considered doing randomized. Jury is still out on that one as of now!

[@niclaswa5408]

@@TheyCallMeXander I mean you’ve done so many of these now, so I thought it was time to spice it up a bit.

[@jorkatagaming9852]

Make a game where you are SA-X

[@TheyCallMeXander]

Check out my recent videos! SA-X Speedrunner vs. 4 Samus Goons! You'll gwt a taste of my power as the SA-X there!

[@lamp6307]

How does Samus not hurl when she gets the space jump 🤮

[@Aereto]

Genetic alteration, physical training by alien species, and experience.

[@xanious3759]

considering some of the anti-grav tech she gets like gravity suit and the fact that she seems to be highly observant of her surroundings even in a ball form id imagine she doesn't even need to really see while space jumping

[@xanious3759]

i know this is just nitpicky but you guys are really good at bugging me by using the wrong name for things, calling distribution center "hydro plant" in a previous episode, calling industrial site "speed factory" calling the queen "mother metroid". lmao

[@TheyCallMeXander]

Distribution Center was an honest slip up, I usually call it the right thing. Everything else is on purpose. "Speed Factory" in particular is my favorite because it's the place I improve at the most with every run of the game, so you could say it's where I produce the most speed!

[@xanious3759]

@@TheyCallMeXander i thought it was speed factory because half the place is built around speedbooster lol

[@TheyCallMeXander]

that too

[@ChaosKnight836]

Can people who are not expeirenced speedrunners even play this? So much of the layout seems designed for speedrun tactics and tricks...

[@TheyCallMeXander]

you can actually. no better way than to try it from the start. The first video we didn't know many of the shortcuts and strats we know now.