Metroidvania Mega-Review pt. 2 - Bloodstained, Luna Nights, Guacamelee, AM2R and Cave Story

[@Nerrel]

1. The game everyone is asking about at 3:31 is Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth (from the Luna Nights dev) 2. There are rumors that Nicalis cheated Pixel out of the rights to Cave Story but they've never been confirmed. If you want to play it safe you can stick with the freeware version at cavestory.org 3. James Stephanie Sterling apparently already did the "EEEEE OOOOHH" bit and I can't have any damn nice thing

[@lethrys4687]

There's negative evidence for Nicalis "stealing" Cave Story, but you shouldn't support them anyway because of this right here: kotaku.com/inside-the-ghosting-racism-and-exploitation-at-game-p-1838068522

[@LPTheGas]

Deedlit?! Oh snap, a new Record of Lodoss War game, after all these years?! I am so there. IO SONO PRIGIONERAAAAAAA

[@Obscure_man31]

@@lethrys4687 kotaku is not a credible website at all

[@neonrelmsproductions4224]

Nerrel you ass, you teased Dusk in the last video but didn't talk about it.

[@neonrelmsproductions4224]

@@Obscure_man31 Why? Because you don't like them?

[@KevinCow]

I feel like Cave Story doesn't get enough credit for how influential it was. Like it was basically the game that kicked off the indie game movement, and popularized a lot of elements that are still common in indie games. People remember it for just generally being great, but it was kind of a landmark game that signaled a massive shift in the industry. I don't think it would be unreasonable to mention it in the same breath as the likes of Super Mario Bros, Tetris, Doom, Street Fighter 2, and GTA3 in terms of its lasting impact.

[@haha-uj5rj]

Yeah

[@MAYOFORCE]

I'm kinda mad at how there's so many other versions of it that make all these changes and additions that shit up the aesthetic and feel of the original free version, it's definitely something that should be preserved

[@aa9945]

@@MAYOFORCE well, yeah, but they always give the option to play with the original game's feel, from ost changes to graphics changes

[@Raylightsen]

Everything looks too... NES... is a insanely big turn off.

[@CalebIsBlue]

That’s why Quote should be added to smash 👀

[@gamefan987]

"$20 for game that can be completed in 5 hours is too much." RE3 Remake: *sweating*

[@PigeonLord21]

Yeah that comment seemed a bit weird to me. It's like people expect that get 1 hour of content per dollar they spend. Not every game as to consume you for hundreds of hours

[@shiethegal]

Not to mention Metroid games specifically often incentivized replayability by encouraging you to finish them in under 3 hours for the "best" ending. Longer games aren't necessarily better games, given his opinions on Hollow Knight he of all people should know that.

[@caramelzappa]

I thought it was especially funny because Metroid games can be beaten in 5 hours. Fusion and Zero Mission are each 4-5 hours in a casual playthrough.

[@chimpindoge3474]

Shie The Gal except hollow knight can take up to 20 hours depending on how devoted you are to completing the gane 100%

[@dmas7749]

while the gametime and price codependancy is oft overstated i feel there's some truth to it i wouldn't drop 30 USD on a linear platformer game, and i love linear platforming

[@IvanHas2muchTime]

"by the magic of unemployment" is the best quote there is.

[@pedrorodriguez2683]

"Frankens are steined" is up there too

[@bojaidin]

"We're all gonna die some day, and probably soon"

[@IvanHas2muchTime]

@@bojaidin On retrospect... Second best.

[@EHnter]

Well it was magical. For some people, it was the needed summer vacation. Like $1200 a week for free ($600 base unemployment+$600Covid bonus).

[@dailydoseofvitaminc6565]

I really like how you’re able to separate AM2R and Samus Returns, I think they’re both pretty different and it seems like a lot of people can’t seem to do that.

[@mdstevens0612]

I think the DMCA did rub a lot of people the wrong way, and it's just natural that these two games are going to get compared.

[@dailydoseofvitaminc6565]

Matthew Stevens Yeah, it still hurts me thinking about that, but the AM2R is still going strong and actually just recently released a new update, the next one (coming in like 2 1/2 years or longer) will apparently be a complete art overhaul. I think seeing stuff like that is what allows me to not hold any hard feelings

[@naught_.]

@@dailydoseofvitaminc6565 How is it still going strong though? I thought the copyright strike would have cancelled the game entirely.

[@dailydoseofvitaminc6565]

FireNinja606 Nah, go on r/AM2R, the community is still working on the game and putting out updates. Nintendo only attacked AM2R because it caught the eye of the mainstream, since it doesn’t have it anymore Nintendo hasn’t even bothered to try and stop any of the newer updates.

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

And I disagree with this notion. Both games have the same exact proposition: to be a remake of Metroid 2. It's only natural to compare them directly. And obviously, the fan game is superior in every way, which only makes nintendo looks really bad... They don't give a damn about Metroid and it shows

[@derrickf8053]

In Bloodstained, you can avoid a lot of the ingredient grinding by selling it to Dominique. Selling will add it to her inventory permanently and you can buy as many as you need. Same with items, armor and weapons.

[@nuevoLondo]

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@TheFawse]

Jesus how did I never know this. So much time wasted…

[@Phanton404]

I can't believe I heard Nerrel say ''Touhou'' You have made my night, week and probably month.

[@davidlewis6728]

he really should do more touhou games, including the amazingly done fan made games that look like they were made by professionals. also, don't think i didn't notice that yuyuko profile pic :P

[@spazerdazer8421]

Touhou! Yuyuko! Cherry blossoms! Would be interesting to see Nerrel on the mainline games but I feel Danmaku isn't his gib.

[@lunarstrom8160]

If Nerrel ever covers the main Touhou series, I hope he will branch out to other shmups too. But I don't really see either happening since he doesn't seem like a fan of bullet hell gameplay.

[@WildMatsu]

@@davidlewis6728 Which fangames would those be, out of curiosity? At this point I've only played Luna Nights.

[@Phanton404]

@@WildMatsu Gensokyo Night Festival for instance (once finished)

[@Alleiptr]

I really hope Team Ladybug (Luna Nights devs) get a lot more recognition, they might have just 2 games currently, but both of them have been a blast in the genre, I really like their visual style and how smooth the controls feel. Really looking forward to Record of Lodoss War, hopefully they'll make it longer than the previous games.

[@hemangchauhan2864]

The main guy, Kobon I believe, has made other metroidvanias like that SMT Jack Bros game and Pharaoh Rebirth +

[@10001vader]

they actually made a few licensed games for different anime series. IE: they made a megaman style game that was packaged with one of the konosuba blurays

[@windchimes8764]

There is also Action Mogura, their first game.

[@budspudsy436]

The same people behind Team Ladybug also made a game called Pharaoh Rebirth+ (on steam) before they were Team Ladybug, and you'll probably love it if you love their other games. They also made a Shin Megami Tensei metroidvania called Shin Megami Tensei: Synchronicity Prologue which is also quite good. That one isn't available by official means anymore, so google it and download the english version for free somewhere. Enjoy!

[@theultimateevil3430]

They've made a couple of games: Pharaoh Rebirth+, SMT Synchronicity Prologue, Konosuba The Resurrection of Beldia, Touhou Luna Nights, Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth and Fate/Stay Night: RUN! RUN! Lancer SMT one is the best imo Totally agree, they are capable of consistently doing awesome stuff and I'm looking forward to bigger projects from them.

[@theedgynerd3115]

I loved Touhou Luna Nights. The short length was what caused me to try to speedrun the game.

[@CaptainSamsquanch]

"Special thanks to team cherry" is that someone having a laugh or did team cherry actually acknowledge what you had to say

[@Nerrel]

I am the only one having a laugh at it

[@timrosswood4259]

@@Nerrel Damn you really hate hollow knight. XD

[@saedt]

@@timrosswood4259 I think he feels that way just because people like it so much lol

[@ImTakingYouToFlavorTown]

@@saedt I was looking forward to HK since I heard so much about how its a great game but I echo many of his thoughts regarding it, I enjoy parts of the game but in the end I'm not sure if i spent more time having fun or just being bored/frustrated I even did 100% on steel soul but I am conflicted about the game.

[@etiennelatour3435]

@@ImTakingYouToFlavorTown I've felt the same way since I first played it when it released. Hollow Knight is definitely a game I can appreciate, but it's not a game I will come to enjoy.

[@WyssV]

You should totally review Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

[@BlackoutRoulette]

this

[@mdstevens0612]

Can I like twice? I love Momodora IV so much

[@JacobBornheimer]

Yes! Momo IV is one of my favourite metroidvanias of all time!

[@Firespike33]

That game is great

[@Da_maul]

And Minoria, which is the successor game.

[@KingHalbatorix]

I saw TouHou in the thumbnail and clicked unthinkingly, then got whiplash when I realized it was a Nerrel video

[@KingHalbatorix]

Wow and he gave it a glowing review, too. I am the very happy boy now

[@Maceyoshiman]

Not even 30 seconds in and you already have me hooked, Nerrel.

[@Hysteria98]

That Metroid 1 title cover in the credits was really nice, Nerrel.

[@tonybamanabonitomatopowers6057]

Thanks again for taking my Luna Nights request over Discord. Glad you like it.

[@KingHalbatorix]

Thank you for requesting it.

[@djsergioner]

NO, THANK **YOU**

[@brotheroftuxdan]

Dude thanks, I'm gonna play it for sure.

[@patricklewis9787]

Well a year has passed and I finally got my own laptop and bought the game just in time on the last few hours of the summer steam sale. It was a really fun game and might even get me into the touhou series, I came for the metroidvanias but stayed for the boss battles

[@shirtyscarab554]

Hey Nerrel! Really cool that you included AM2R in here but if I'm being totally honest you messed up a few of your facts. The Galactic Federation logs were added by a non-official team after the DMCA, and in this video it sounds like you were blaming Doc for the somewhat cringy references. Doc hasn't done anything with AM2R since the DMCA so he shouldn't be faulted. The Samus sprites, while *based* on Zero Mission, are not mere edits or just a modification; they was a lot done from scratch with some things like the running animation fine-tuned to match the feel of the original. Many tilesets were definitely modified from ZM and Fusion though, so perhaps that part was just poorly contextually structured. Besides that great review, keep up the good work!

[@RedstoNeman0]

Also doesn't the metroids' AI have tweaks depending on difficulty like common enemies?

[@shirtyscarab554]

@@RedstoNeman0 Yes sir, they're more aggressive if I remember correctly.

[@Jamie-tx7pn]

I don't think he's blaming anyone, but... I dunno, critiquing the game? As a game reviewer does? Making shit personal is the complete opposite anyone should ever do when it comes to critiquing works of any kind

[@RedstoNeman0]

@@Jamie-tx7pn The point is that some details aren't part of the original vision for the game

[@shirtyscarab554]

@Sola If he's gonna critique the game he shouldn't critique parts that weren't part of the original creators game unless he's gonna specify it was made by a different team, or he should have just used the original creators version. That’s like reviewing a modded version of Skyrim and Blaming Bethesda for the bugs caused by the mods.

[@chambres]

0:15 Fast Wrong No Diseases **transmission might occur*

[@marche800]

There is actually a free Shin Megami Tensei Metroidvania game made by the same people who did the Tohou game that released a few years ago that I enjoyed, if you are interested in checking that out. I believe it was called Shin Megami Tensei Synchronicity Prologue (or something).

[@warningdontread5478]

I doubled this, I think that game plays really well with managing the items as keys from tge genre, with also including the staple weakness system of the SMT series. Wish it was way longer though....

[@theultimateevil3430]

SMT Synchronicity Prologue is fucking fire, can't recommend it enough. I've started fanboying over team ladybug after this game

[@ariakhalaji4676]

HEE HOO!

[@ThatGuy89002]

0:26 Bloodstained 4:35 Luna nights 6:34 Guacameele 9:47 AM2R 15:49 Cave story

[@patbaitman3357]

3:30 You can't put something THAT awesome on the screen and not tell where that game is from

[@Nerrel]

Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth (from the Luna Nights dev). It's still early access, probably while they fix its stupid name

[@AlphaladZXA]

Yeah holy shit it looks beautiful I'm interested already! Thanks

[@VillainViran]

@@Nerrel This is why I sub

[@Micchi-]

they're trying to challenge kingdom hearts

[@WildMatsu]

@@Nerrel I doubt they will change the name.

[@Supergupo]

I'm sorry Nerrel; there are no unpopular opinions in this video, and this is not what I am subscribed for. Disliked and reported. Please try better next time.

[@Screamingreader]

I think that saying AM2R should not be compared to Samus Returns, and is not inherently better, is certainly unpopular.

[@tomstonemale]

Wait for Resident Evil 3 Remake review...I bet he's going to shit on Nemesis.

[@Matthew-ls7rv]

​@@Screamingreader He did compare them though... and showed the differences between them that are enough to change how each game plays so it makes sense

[@itsnouse-yourswillbeastill2562]

@@tomstonemale Well the recent remakes have all pretty much sucked ass. But the mainstream love pretty turds and half hearted attempts to please old schools

[@WaddleDee105]

@@itsnouse-yourswillbeastill2562 Nice edgy comment.

[@WildMatsu]

Nerrel, I'm loving this series so far. I really hope it continues. Also, I'd be really interested to see La-Mulana and Rabi-Ribi show up in a future episode. Thanks so much for including Luna Nights! That game deserves a lot more attention than it gets.

[@pixelink1027]

guy in the recording booth: "ok david it's pronounce Ni Hone JaKu Jo" david: "NEIGH-HUN-JACQUE-KEW-JO"

[@Wabajak13]

The Cave Story soundtrack was on constant repeat for me during high-school. Background music of my life.

[@Screwy]

If you want another game from the Luna Nights devs, there's a freeware Shin Megami Tensei game titled "Synchronicity Prologue" starring Jack Frost and Pyro Jack. It's about the same length to 100% and you don't have to pay a cent for it. Make sure to find the translated version

[@chloecade9360]

Oh wow I never realized that was the same devs! I loved that game.

[@Johnamekin]

At 3:30 theres a scene from an upcoming game from Team Ladybug feating Deedlit from Record of Lodoss War. Im looking forward to it.

[@sergejb1127]

Any clue where to get it? Seems like it was a limited time offer.

[@Screwy]

@@sergejb1127 twitter.com/Brento_Bento/status/920345007659270144?s=19

[@sergejb1127]

@@Screwy That's the translation patch. I was more talking about the game itself. The official download expired two years ago.

[@swoodnoodles2983]

Dude, hearing you talk so passionately about Cave Story and games in general really reminds me why I love that game so damn much. I own Cave Story on nearly every platform its available on and it's easily one of the best games out there that everyone should play.

[@PRDGLBRD]

Oh touhou metroidvania... Exciting times Can't reccomend Bloodstained enough I enjoyed it that much and found NG+ trivialised hard difficulty so much I started a fresh game, it's literally all the best mechanics from every CV game combined

[@iker-jk2096]

Well, if you are interested there's two other touhou metroidvanias, these being Koumajou Densetsu 1 and 2.

[@torotsuna6923]

@@iker-jk2096 they are not metroidvanias

[@iker-jk2096]

@@torotsuna6923 fair, I guess that when you think about they are more like the older castlevanias (plus some touhou stuff obviously)

[@torotsuna6923]

@@iker-jk2096 yeah, they are classicvanias like

[@StarGuide64]

I burst out laughing within the first 15 seconds. Truly this is a Nerrel original

[@docflights]

nice profile pic. I wonder if nerrel has played it

[@Cinnacal]

Really glad you're covering AM2R. I haven't seen too many people cover it, so it's really nice.

[@cartoondinosaur7491]

A great reviewer covered it his channel is called the geek critique

[@ultraspinalki11]

Somecallmejohnny, the gamingbrit, Shaymay also cover it. What alot of people aren't aware of, is that the game has been significantly updated despite Nintendo's intervention back in 2016.

[@Cinnacal]

oh damb I need to check them out then

[@keek2094]

YES! I need Nerrel in my life right now

[@JH-jh8ms]

I'm addicted to Nerrel. It's become a debilitating problem.

[@kickitsmooth]

Keep em coming Nerrel. And don’t be ashamed to have unpopular opinions. It keeps things fresh. Don’t let other’s insecurities keep you from sharing them.

[@PANICBLADE]

I love the tubes in AM2R, not only because they lock together on the grid so they make sense geographically, but there ARE tubes that connect to the earlier Areas. The gold one on the far left in the tube room in the last area before the end is a tube straight to Area 1. The 2nd one from the right takes you to Area 3. The top one going sideways takes you to Area 4, and Area 4 has one that goes to Area 2 just seconds away from where it spits you out. It doesn't take you to the central blue area, where most power ups are lacking, because that area is a means of travel between areas in and of itself, and it helps you focus on exploration rather than bombing everywhere, so it's good the vast majority of the items are in the areas themselves and not so much this winding spine of the game map, though there are about 10 there if you include the last 3 on the path to the Omegas and Queen, which, if you counted it as its own Area then, gives it a relatively modest amount. I also like that they wait to give you access to the tubes until the last area because there's no real need to keep running back to earlier areas until you get late game power ups like the powerbomb and screw attack. That one tube you mention that does bring you back to an earlier spot at the game is to skip the manual travel back through the long path to the queen. To me it's really genius actually, especially since there is nothing for you before Area 1 to backtrack for: by your ship, where you see the first Alpha, etc. Definitely more well thought out than a generic warp system that will lead you to backtracking to places after you get a power up to find out you needed this other power up as well if you wanted to solve the puzzle. Castlevania games are notorious for that actually. The Metroid fights are awkward at first, until you find their rhythms, which I HAD to on the Fusion difficulty. The Zeta and Omega are better designed than the Alpha and Gamma in my opinion though, but every single one still makes me feel engaged and like they are a threat. They easily contrast every other enemy in the game in how you handle them, which is sadly not much the case for Samus Returns as tactics that work on just about every enemy also work on them too.

[@maru-mv26]

Man Luna Nights looks awesome. Currently playing through the mainline Touhou games ,hope to play this one soon

[@RamblingGreek]

I honestly didn't expect you to love Cave Story so much. Glad you feel the same.

[@Mr.Welbig]

In AM2Rs defense with the soundtrack, any remix from Super is usually a very unique piece in its own right. Hydro Station is its own work of art even though it's just a remix of Upper Brinstar in Super. While Samus Returns only slightly updates the tracks. Magmoor Caverns in Samus Returns sounds like, well Magmoor caverns, which is just Lower Norfair from Super. The Tower in AM2R however, is a much more interesting and appropriate remix of that track given the context within the game. It's also worth mention that every fanfare theme in AM2R was specially remixed by DoctorM64, while Samus Returns uses the exact same themes from Prime. At least AM2R was only taking inspiration from Prime. In regards to each's new compositions I think AM2R takes advantage with the Distribution Center theme being one of DoctorM64s best pieces. Samus Returns has more original pieces but none of them stand out to me except the Chozo Laboratory theme. When it comes to remixes from Metroid 2 specifically I feel AM2R captured the intended tone and spirit the original was going for more. It's cool how Samus Returns uses almost the exact same ambience tracks as the original with all the cool beeps and boops intact, but AM2Rs ambient tracks instil a better feeling of isolation and dread which to me complements what the original was going for more. One final note, AM2R kept Arachnus's theme from Fusion for his fight in AM2R, while Samus Returns uses that theme for the Diggernaught instead which just baffles my mind.

[@heardofrvb]

You forgot to mention the seamless transitions between the songs making the areas more interconnected than what the visuals and map designs entails.

[@swif4114]

Great video series, nice to get punchy reviews of games like this. Hope you cover the La-Mulana games, would love to hear how frustrating and tedious you found it.

[@LKNear]

Im happy to see Luna Nights getting more attention

[@agt_pendergast8899]

Saiki!

[@magicmungis8822]

Nerrel, seeing a video from you in my sub feed is like finding out I have an extended weekend: it makes my day. Seriously, I love your content man.

[@bryal7811]

This line up of games is nuts. Easily a collection I'd take on an island

[@souptoonart]

cave story is like one of my favorite games ever and i think it deserves all the praise it gets plus some

[@xxx1x47x41x3]

I played Luna Nights and it was a really good time. Although I also wish it was a bit longer.

[@WiiFitGOTY]

Thank you for recognizing how good the OG Cave Story soundtrack is.

[@zm7516]

I wanna be that nerrel superfan when i grow up

[@Fly_Ry]

YEEESSSSSSS! I was just wondering when your next upload would be. Thanks, Nerrel.

[@gregorymirabella1423]

you've earned an extra 20 respect points for giving a spoiler skip that doesn't go straight to the end of the video.

[@mastergame1311]

Is the La-Mulana series a possibility in the future instalments of your metroidvania reviews? Man, I wish it got more attention. Great video, by the way, love hearing your opinions on the subject.

[@El_Andru]

Yes. Yes. Yes. I was tired of replaying all of your videos for the 5th time this week, just waiting for this to release. Thanks. You alongside Matthewmatosis are my favorite game analysis channels to watch.

[@Jamie-tx7pn]

I love MatthewMatosis but Nerrel is just so much more succinct. (And the... humor... is better)

[@yan-amar]

I'm watching this video and all of a sudden I see what's missing from most reviews on other channels. You manage to give us a real look at important details of the game without spoiling it, when many do the opposite. Like, I never knew there was a character customization system in Bloodstained. I didn't get a feel for the general campyness in other reviews.

[@contrabardus]

Toho is a long running series of bullet hell shooters from Japan. Luna Nights is one of many spinoff titles. It has a long history and way more lore than you'd expect from something like that. It has some standout music, and instead of the usual space ship you control a cute anime girl, and most of the bosses are also cute anime girls. It's hyper rainbow magical girl nonsense, and it's beautiful. However, it's also a bit of a rabbit hole. Don't go down it unless you're ready to not come back up for a while.

[@iker-jk2096]

The most impresive part of Luna night is that (if I remember correctly) it isn't even an official Spin-off, it's a fan game

[@mrsnulch]

That transition at 19:44 is one of the coolest things you've ever done, Nerrel.

[@srcapibara6932]

Estimado Nerrel, quisiera informarle que su reseña de AM2R esta basada en la versión 1.5, versión actualizada por la comunidad creada en torno al juego de DoctorM64. Dicha versión esta mayormente dirigida con el propósito de agregar contenido extra al juego para quienes disfrutaron de la experiencia otorgada por Doc y buscan motivos extras de re-jugabilidad. Aunque no lo parezca a simple vista, esa update que reseñó influye bastante en la percepción del jugador al momento de jugarlo de las versiones originales que salieron en su tiempo, siendo la 1.1 la experiencia definitiva otorgada por Doc.

[@gooselord_prime]

really loved that music at the end.

[@seemoore9175]

Cave story is my favorite platformer of all time, you perfectly described my exact opinion of the game. thats one subscribe from me!

[@doritosguy2128]

this is one of the best intros on youtube, and you can't change my mind

[@Idealnt]

Glad to see you included touhou luna nights! Touhou is one of my favorite game series ever and explaining it would be tough for one comment. I highly suggest you check out the original games as they offer a lot imo despite being simple. Love your vids!

[@KingHalbatorix]

Explaining Touhou with a feature-length video would be hard enough, I'm pretty sure the character limit on YT comments makes it impossible to do via text.

[@lemonov3031]

@@KingHalbatorix It's simple, actually. The canon games are danmaku ones made by ZUN and a couple of fighting games. Everything else is fan made.

[@Idealnt]

@K19 Umm no not really

[@lemonov3031]

@K19 start with EoSD and go in release order

[@Idealnt]

K19 yeah not that simple but at the same time that simple. Each game focuses on its own incident and there are a good bit of them. Really not trying to explain everything here if your interested check out the wiki or play the games. Not trying to be hostile but the description in your first comment shows how little you know about it.

[@AxelDark100]

Oh Cave Story, one of my favorite games of all time and I own every version of it including 3D, managed to get a physical version of a Switch port for around 15 bucks on sale and it's one of the coolest physical editions out there, it includes a soundtrack cd, instruction booklet/artbook and even a keychain. Glad to see that it received such a high score, it totally deserves it.

[@zennistrad]

Really hope you do La-Mulana next. It's easily my favorite Metroidvania ever made, simply because it approaches level design and progression so differently from any other (with the possible exception of the old MSX game Knightmare II: Maze of Galious, which La-Mulana was explicitly designed as a spiritual successor to.) I do have a feeling you'll really hate the game though. It's definitely _not_ nice to its players.

[@MGlBlaze]

I'll have you know that I DID buy Samus Returns, thank you very much. >C Actually I bought Bloodstained as well but have yet to get around to playing it. Not for any good reason; I just haven't.

[@TROBassGuitar]

I don't have a 3ds, so if they released it on switch I'd be happy to pick it up

[@graphite7898]

I also bought it day 1, beat it on Fusion mode 100% and I still like AM2R more, so suck it Nerrel!

[@youngmoneytrama7405]

I bought it and didnt like it or AM2R. rip me

[@graphite7898]

@@youngmoneytrama7405 Not everything is for anyone, I get it.

[@uop1074]

I was looking at Touhou Earlier today and this vid gave me the push to get it

[@KingHalbatorix]

You're here forever; there's no escape.

[@nicholaswhaling7233]

Enjoy the music.

[@uop1074]

Nicholas Whaling YO IKR I love touhou music already but these remixes are on another level especially Marissa's theme.

[@tomatooverlord2764]

As someone who has played a grand total of 2 main Touhou games and has read exactly too much fanfiction, I can tell you Luna Nights was never meant to be about the story. Knowing the background lore clarifies a few things and makes some foreshadowing more obvious, (The identity of the final boss being the biggest one) but it's not necessary to enjoy the game.

[@Dullsonic3]

Luna Nights: What it would be like if Dio was a maid

[@Geneolgia]

I think the crystal power ups in Bloodstained were closer or just plainly inspired by the soul system in Aria and Dawn of Sorrow

[@Rankerquat]

Nerrel can you also review, rate, and give me the gist of the following things I don't have the time/patience to point my eyeballs at? 1. All the other video games I've never played. 2. Wikipedia articles about video games I've never played and never will. 3. KZbin comments. 4. Traffic signs. 5. Directions on my pill bottles. 6. All the sequels to the film _Tremors_ starring Kevin Bacon.

[@GhERM2SOIED72]

Here’s wishing for LA-MULANA to appear in the next release. Those games deserve more exposure.

[@pchris]

Oh god I love cave story so much. One of the soundtrack options that wasn't the original was amazing though. (Not the + soundtrack and not the original but a third option. I forgot the name.)

[@Tallcat_TV]

I'm going to be 100% honest. I was *about* to type Cave Story wasn't a metroidvania, but I skipped to the Cave Story part and now I can watch the video in peace. Thank you for getting that out of the way right off the bat.

[@thepsyshyster]

Because he didn't mention it in the video: Do NOT play Cave Story 3D. It ruins the game's retro charm with hideous 3D models with textures that look worse than anything on the N64. Besides, why would you play the game on a 3DS in the year 2020?

[@Professor_Utonium_]

3DS is comfy and has Cave Story + available too.

[@thepsyshyster]

@@Professor_Utonium_ Did not know Cave Story + was on 3DS. Neat! Also I very much agree, the 3DS is quite comfy.

[@Professor_Utonium_]

I think it's DSiWare, but all of that is available on the eShop still. I think? Makes me sad, man. 3DS is on a timer just like the Wii was. I gotta homebrew a 3DS one of these days for when the shop shuts down, there are so many exclusive games that will be lost forever.

[@thepsyshyster]

@Jeff Thurman Don't get me wrong, I love the 3DS. If mine didn't give up on me a few months ago, I'd still be playing on it primarily. Just not for Cave Story 3D

[@haruhirogrimgar6047]

@@Professor_Utonium_ I am worried about Dillon's Rolling Western. Best 3DS-ware game in my opinion.

[@jasonsumner3386]

I have just discovered your channel tonight. Great stuff, keep up the excellent work.

[@SuperMuffinman645]

Loved the ending cover, always good to hear you playing music brah. It adds a lot to the feel of the channel

[@netoblahblah]

What is it a cover of?

[@RallyLancer95]

@@netoblahblah Metroid main theme

[@depto125]

Gotta love that VVVVVV frame at 8:56 Awesome game, deserves more love

[@MaledictusXCII]

If you enjoy Bloodsteined, I really recommend the GBA and DS games especially Aria Of Sorrow and Order Of Eclesia

[@XelchanTheBrave]

I want to comment so your channel and videos get more attention from the algorhythm, but at the same time... I have nothing much to say this time around... thank you still for making your videos, you are my favorite videogame youtuber, always a joy to listen to your insights.

[@AkameGaKillfan777]

1:25 The blood moon rises once again

[@memestealer6348]

As a big metroid fan I have to say im glad someone else talks about how much of a masterpiece cave story is. I remember buying the full game on the wii after enjoying the demo, and its probably a big factor as to what led me to become a metroid fan

[@BrickBreakerXX]

You’re missing one of the best Metroidvanias of all time... Toki Tori 2+. I kid, but it does have a unique distinction of being a metroidvania where the only way you’re limited in progress is how well you utilise the abilities given to you at the start of the game in regards to your environment. If you’re willing, I would recommend it.

[@conradbrooks1760]

oh god no please no, that game was so bad the company folded.

[@mega20able]

**Happy Mark Brown noises in the distance**

[@timrosswood4259]

@@conradbrooks1760 How was it bad?

[@michaelb2westgaedu]

I saw that Dust reference in your last vid - really hoping you will talk about that one soon. Freaking love that game!

[@millerwrightt]

Hollow knight is one of my favorite games, and this is one of my favorite channels. I have really enjoyed the way you voice your thoughts about these games, and can't wait for more!

[@aortaplatinum]

I wonder if Yoku's Island Express is gonna be in these reviews eventually, shit's an insane concept it's so cool

[@Kaixero]

buddy The way you talked about Boodstained...have you not played the GBA/DS vanias? Please tell me you have.

[@Hieuby_Dooby]

Damn I keep forgetting how much I love this channel! You're uploads are great, keep doing what you're doing

[@qin2500]

Ok... I LOVE how you talk about cave story. It is by far one of my favorite games. I beat it on PC and then later bought it on my 3ds. Can't wait for you to talk about Hollow Knight!!. That one is my favorite game of ALL TIME!!

[@Romandy13]

Reading this comment knowing how Nerrel feels about Hollow Knight hurts my very soul. Hahaha

[@ScrewsChoicePrank]

This is my first time watching one of your videos. But I loved it. I had no idea there was a metroid 2 remake before the 3ds one I enjoyed so much. Bloodstained by far my favorite, but by watching these gave me much more to try. Great video!

[@Soapy_Papoose]

Valdis Story: Abyssal City is a true gem nobody knows about.

[@Akalos1]

Ehhhh i liked it, but true gem?

[@Densester]

Reminder that the composer of the Famitracker Cave Story ost is RushJet1

[@XATH0RN]

Seeing all of these get reviewed, I only hope you'll take a look at La-Mulana. I think you'll hate it, but it's one of my favorite games! Hopefully the wonders of unemployment will keep these videos coming. Anyone who dislikes La-Mulana is playing the game wrong and has bad opinions

[@Yesnomu]

Counterpoint: The Djed Pillar/seals puzzle. Why LM2 would make mantras more useful and integrated with the design and then include ANOTHER bad scavenger hunt puzzle of ten different unconnected components is beyond me... I liked both games but do not feel bad in the slightest for looking up puzzle solutions.

[@jiiiiiib]

A quick thing about Touhou if someone already didn't comment about it. The creator of Touhou allows for people to create fangames, rearrangements of the songs, and doujins (Self-published fanworks of usually existing franchises) and sell them for money. Touhou Luna Nights is a fangame of Touhou so it isn't canon but it is fun as hell.

[@yewwowduck]

The subweapon system is from Dawn/Aria of Sorrows, why'd you compare it to subweapons from SotN?

[@MagiusDel]

The AM2R section was a perfect reflection of my own thoughts on AM2R VS Samus Returns. Both are good to great games that have very different focuses on how they approach Metroid II. AM2R brings the game up to modern (at the time) standards and builds upon the original framework brilliantly, while Samus Returns takes the original scenario and builds a new Metroid game around it. Which one you prefer depends on what you're looking for - both do their job extremely well.

[@cin2110]

20$ Is too much for a game that you can finish under 5 hours RE3 remake with 60$ price:Starts to sweat

[@JoakimOtamaa]

I prefer shorter games if I have fun with them. I get tired easily if a game takes more than 8 hours and usually just wanna get to the next game in my backlog. Still, 60 is too much but hey, I paid 72 euros for Metroid Fusion and it takes under 2 hours to beat. The first time took me over 10 hours since I was just a stupid kid and tried to 100% on my own. I didn't even know you could shine spark.

[@RippahRooJizah]

To be fair you paid 60 for 2 games, not just the RE3 remake. In any case, I liked RE3, and I don't regret paying 60 for it. But I do wish they gave it more time.

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

Time is not really the ultimate equalizer tbh RE3 remake is mediocre by many reasons alongside with the short length. For example, recently the so infamous EA announced the "remaster" (many quotations) of Mass Effect, 10+ years old games + all the abusive DLC in one package... $60. And the fans embraced the idea, lol they think it's a "fair" price because these games combined will provide 100+ hours of gameplay. I think that's a ridiculous idea, more content/bloat ≠ quality. Mass Effect tells a decent space opera story, the conclusion is pretty bad tho... still, it could be a package of 3 perfect games, each one having 150 hours, etc.. it doesn't matter, $60 is just way too much for games that belong in the goddamn PS3 generation

[@HS-eq3gk]

Oh wow. It looks like you played the actual later updates of Am2R, the fan updates, wow!

[@kittyshippercavegirl]

The answer to the "does this make sense if you're familiar with the touhou games" thing is..... It's a Touhou fan project, so even the stuff that is from the main games is probably changed up enough that other than the characters and the whole thing with a time stopping maid.... not really

[@kittyshippercavegirl]

You did make me want to buy it though, so perhaps I'll find out it makes more sense when I play it

[@ModernAegis]

If you liked Luna Nights, give the Touhou franchise a look one day. Luna Nights is actually pretty in line with the canon lore and characters. The only difference is that the final boss does something plot-wise she's never done before, but given her character, most people would argue it's well in her ballpark.

[@benlawrence1977]

I enjoy all the continual trolling of Hollow Knight but you still gave it a fairly favourable review 7/10 is a good score, I personally would rate it higher (as someone who owns a Hollow Knight Mug), but you gave it a fair review and the game maybe is not for everyone! You've really inspired me to check out Cave Story though a game I seem to have been avoiding unconsciously for years! I will also say I think the Weapons/Magic system in Bloodstained is pretty much identical to Aria of Sorrow/ Dawn of Sorrow in the way that it works.

[@Jamie-tx7pn]

Shill! They bought you out with the mug!

[@benlawrence1977]

@@Jamie-tx7pn it is soley for the consumption of team cherry kool aid XD

[@patricklewis9787]

Thank you for reviewing Luna nights! I just finished it (I just got a laptoop and couldn't do so when this video was made) and was pretty interested

[@crankyfellow481]

My mario maker level is actually the pinnacle of the whole metroidvania genre. You must've forgotten to include it in this review, Be sure to put it in the next one.

[@darktantion3033]

yeah honestly can't believe it wasn't included. Nerrel must be saving the best for last.

[@crankyfellow481]

@K19 my B

[@graphite7898]

Sorry but my Megaman Maker metroidvania is the true pinnacle just because it has Toad Man and Big Fish in it, doubt Mario Maker can beat it.

[@joisama]

I know most did not play Samus return with 3D, But that was probably the game that was the most enhanced visually by it. All of the background is actually layered and looks really cool.

[@generalpenny]

About Bloodstained: That's how all Castlevania games are. The upgrade system is based on the Sorrow games, so highly recommended if you liked it. As for weapons, there is no need for an upwards atrack due to the weapon variety. Vertical reach is the reason I use greatswords, even if they are slower.

[@tealeaf3210]

I urge everyone to play Koumajou Densetsu 1 and 2. Your thumbnail just reminded me of those games, (guess you can download them anywherey they are free pc games?) some old friend gave them to me during my castlevania craze. I was skeptical at first (Touhou/Castlevania fan game) but it was crazy good. It's not a metroidvania tho, it's a mix between the older and the Sotn/Ds era games. The bosses are bullet hell style and it was really high quality in animation and gameplay.

[@summonfish]

I need a link to the ending music. Chills, man.

[@Djoba12714]

Your reviews are so deep that i don't even care about what are you reviewing, it's just fun.