Slay the Spire-inspired tower defense with 96%+ positive reviews (Emberward)

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[@petezzz]

”I’m not much of a shapes guy” Yes NL, we have noticed

[@CTOOFBOOGLE]

This game was made to destroy him

[@gazzagamng8627]

Aussie fans in shambles

[@xTPXLx]

Egg is a shape

[@jeremyphillips3087]

​@@xTPXLxi thought of that same joke. Am i an npc?

[@zaddyzeeseburgnutz]

His brain would explode if he gets Shapez 2

[@conaann9914]

First time watching you, stayed entirely for your energetic tangents on fruits and lawn care

[@Dancyspartan]

Welcome! 🎉

[@tb4076]

This guy has no idea

[@sainttrish7544]

Brother you're in for a whirl. You'll be here for 8 years and never get tired of content like the rest of us

[@Affirmingtree]

Get it twisted you will want to play this game after watching him because he WILL misplay, but we all stay for the banter

[@atomknight8361]

@@conaann9914 we caught another one

[@willdurant141]

Inside me is a Type A screaming at the plays, inside me is a Type B pogging at the banter

[@devangoad]

They both arrive calming at the id with a sense of purpose

[@SourSourSour]

inside you are two wolves howling at an egg moon

[@Gabu_]

The banter is unhinged, though... Oats, tennis, clovers and weeds, yelling at nectarines...

[@michaelcordeiro12]

dialectic chatterism

[@augustdahlkvist3998]

It's his first time playing lol. Give him a break

[@NathanielLawrence413]

"My bagel journey is very complicated" now that's an all-timer NL line right there. Belongs on a shirt.

[@Fummy007]

"begal"

[@vvolfenstein]

Love hearing the banter and will always come back for it but jesus man. Watching you build a maze is giving me a freakin aneurysm.

[@shrimpchris6580]

Did you watch puddle knights? That video might actually end you lmao

[@VivBrodock]

man says he buys two bunches of bananas when he goes to the store. says he thinks berries are over bought. yeah man, you're doing the buying

[@UsernameXOXO]

Intelligence is knowing bananas are berries, wisdom is knowing not to get berried in a bunch of them. -socrates

[@FelixHelix]

What can a single banana cost? Ten dollars?

[@pmgvictor4625]

6:22 Semi-Middle age posting: I’m not far enough along to buy a home but I’m renting a bungalow. Man it feels good to garden again. It’s been years since I had a front/backyard and the weeds on this place almost reach my waist. It’s a jungle here and normally most people would just turn away; me, man I’ve been fiending to pull weeds for over 10 years. I can’t wait to start mowing myself, but having issues with the gravel driveway and mixing in with the yard I don’t want to mow rocks and shoot a window/ect. Thank you for reading “my life” posting: have a great day!

[@obnoxiouspedant]

epic story brother

[@FelixHelix]

You're living my dream. I live in concrete and rock in a place I'll never own. Don't even have a lawn myself. Wishing you all the best brother.

[@puzzlepro97]

Love the art design of this

[@philipsalls1159]

I LOVE NL PLAYING NEW ROGUELIKES

[@penguinpun94]

Game in the description "Emberward", game in the category of the video "Slay the Spire" The egg is truly cooked

[@missingdays1]

Pretty sure the game in category is set by a shitty Google algorithm

[@guinea_horn]

​@@missingdays1it's wrong so often that I've assumed this to be the case, but I honestly don't really know

[@Chiavica]

The Google’s AI looks at the video and subtitles and decide what game to put there

[@Aether_GM]

Cooked to perfection

[@Hierofate]

@@missingdays1 KZbinr here, you choose it when uploading the video, but sometimes its easy to forget to change it!

[@late2stuff]

“My bagel journey is very complicated ok?” Representation is important and I feel seen

[@shanadir]

He certainly wasn't kidding when he said he wasn't a "shapes guy"😂

[@patrickpurciful]

"A relative oldhead- AKA watching for two months" is funny as hell for me. Despite my lurking and youtubing for- oh damn its been 5 years- well I was about to say Ive always felt that NL viewers were older than me and have been around longer, but now that Ive thought about it maybe I am a bit of a genuine oldhead. Thanks for makin me feel old on this beautiful Friday night, NL

[@ego7941]

Sometimes I forget how long it’s been. I think I’ve been watching him since I’ve been 12, I’m 24 now. Half of my life I’ve listened to the yap master extraordinaire. Sometimes I go away for a few months, but I’m always back. But no matter how long we’ve been watching, we are all bonded by the yap.

[@miquelmoorrees6010]

I can get over "behgel"

[@janoschkrummen8491]

was looking for this cpmment

[@deetvleet]

american when they find out non-american accents exist

[@lexistential]

@@deetvleet hello oomf also it's more out of place because hes adopted a very new york accent in the past few years so words like that and plague jump out more than they usually would

[@MurlokDredger]

It somehow sounded more cooked everytime he said it

[@Drybones898]

The only right way to say bagel. At least I’m not bahing like a sheep.

[@Serevuin]

NL is far more intelligent than I could ever hope to be, but his spatial reasoning needs work. So many missed opportunities to extend the path because he cuts off half the level with his blocks.

[@Nikkibuh]

umm type a type a type a chatter you're not allowed to talk about the game type a chatter

[@chriss4855]

it was intriguing seeing him think outside the box on the first level lol

[@accountnamewithheld]

you're putting yourself down.

[@Tauposaurus]

''We could structure a maze so that it's a straight line''

[@googone1902]

NL is my favorite. So happy for him and everything he has accomplished over the years.

[@MrSlushpies]

The best way to make me buy a game is to watch NL play it at the absolute worst level

[@ICM9]

It’s like those mobile game ads 😂

[@Yeldibus]

You might actually be on to something there.. xD

[@NetoGod]

Okay okay okay, let’s maze it up - Let’s maze this up with 2 turns and straight lines

[@Zpicismrad]

4:50 holy shit you just casually drop lyrics from Liquid swords like that? Instantly subscribed

[@seansmith1287]

watching him play this reminds me of SAP, big deck ripping energy throughout all the misplays but i love it hahahah

[@p3rcey]

He's prolly not gonna read this, but if you mix the greek yoghurt with some protein powder and layer it ontop of the oats, then add frozen summer fruits on top it's absolutely god tier

[@p3rcey]

i am talking about the overnight oats

[@nibbleselmo]

@@p3rcey I thought you were talking about lawn care.

[@MindGobby]

He’s not but I am 🙏🙏

[@adamcervenka2386]

Also adding honey to a mix of oats, Greek yogurt and your choice of fruit (blueberries for me) is also insane

[@margerinethacker6499]

Guy who has only ever played Slay the Spire playing a different deckbuilder: OMG this is just like Slay the Spire!!!

[@Akrna47]

Hate to break it to you. That chest full of prizes meant everyone who guessed won one.

[@itsmechriswong]

this is pretty interesting ngl bc the two minute timer forces nl's banter to be more concise and streamlined - plus the game looks good I'll cop this

[@vincentnix5885]

Why does he say ''bagel'' like Britta?

[@zoom3184]

he lived in New York

[@justacryptid4687]

he's not saying baggel

[@Mofriese-v5v]

When I was young, I never thought I would become Type A. Egg truly changed me.

[@littlej211]

Oh my gosh, the flashbacks to him "creating a maze" well outside the intended play area

[@apeekintime]

This game legit looks great. I saw it on steam yesterday but the screen shots didn't sell me on it but the gameplay looks chill

[@MrSlaughtematic]

I've been watching your spelunky 2 series recently, and i want to commend you on how much better you look 4 years later. Glad you seem to be taking care of yourself!

[@cheeks684]

lol that first "maze" adding ~8 additional steps for most of the enemies

[@hiimpixl]

Chatter: I love granny Smith apples NL: See, that is why you hate apples

[@DeRang3rMan]

BC is just north of the place that produces the most apples in the world. Washington is huge for apple production. Also, Apple harvest begins in summer and ends in fall. So they're definitely good in the summer.

[@BlekPowers]

Here I am again, 4 am, watching Northernlion call me out for my sleep schedule.

[@Beetalerry]

as a person from Ontario Canada, a local town near me has a fair every autumn called Apple Fest; booths selling freshly picked farm apples, apple pies, candy apples, apple fudge, bobbing for apples to win little apple themed novelty junk, apples all around! Whole city block filled with apple themed booths as far as the eye can see and it's packed to the brim with happy apple consuming customers. I'm thinking maybe apples are more skibidi pogchamp in Canada perhaps?

[@Gakulon]

Off topic, but I love your profile pic!

[@Beetalerry]

@@Gakulon oh! Thank you so much, glad you like it ^^ very kind of you to say.

[@Scoundr3ll]

The return of Rogue Tower and NL focusing on only upgrading 1 or 2 turret types and neglecting the rest😭

[@Syfmuna]

i appreciated the joanna newsom "peach, plum, pear" joke

[@charlottenelken]

song of the summer! song of all summers as far as I'm concerned

[@spyrospy9941]

23:58 is my favorite part :D

[@jawohl3547]

So good

[@Matt-tx1tc]

its so hard watching someone put all the towers shooting before they even get slowed....

[@sophia_petrillo]

The casual Liquid Swordz quote is INSANE

[@wingdingfontbro]

first video of yours I've watched and your commentary is God tier

[@nullptr5740]

pogged, i would love to see more of this game

[@thecorporation1996]

So glad nl’s playing this great game

[@kurtcarlson2899]

You might love my overnight oats recipe! Start by mushing 1 banana, big spoon of PB, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/3 oats, 1 tbsp hemp hearts and chia seeds. Dash of cinnamon

[@g76agi]

Honestly i always chuckled at his spatial gameplay but after not being able to figure out how to habdle a hair iron on one side of my head, but i can on the other, ive been made to realise that maybe all humans cant rotate shapes

[@GameZedd01]

Alternative Title: Old Man Shakes Fist at Rubiks Cube Website

[@LaserStorm117]

While you could get a "fresh apple" that wasn't harvested in our fall, about 5% of apple consumption in America is from importation. Canada is a different story. While they produce plenty of fruits, apple production has been in decline for several years. Chile is a large exporter of apples and they have their fall towards the beginning of the year, and they are Canada's second largest apple importer. He _could_ be eating fresher apples than ones harvested the year prior. Here's the search engine magic for apple storage on why you can consume them from a far-off date: "Apples are available year-round because they are stored in controlled atmosphere (CA) storage rooms after harvest. These rooms are temperature and humidity-controlled, and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide are adjusted to put the apples into a state of hibernation. This process slows down the apples' natural production of ethylene, which slows down the ripening process and senescence. Apples can be stored in CA rooms for up to 12 months, and can even continue to carry out chemical processes like taking in oxygen and creating energy while they are in storage."

[@LaserStorm117]

Idk I like pears, but if you get a pear that isn't nigh perfect, they fuggin' suuuuuuck.

[@eddiefire8423]

Watching NL play tower defence will brings out such mixed feelings in me 😂. Literally the most entertaining gamer there is.

[@generalhail2336]

I watched this entire video in my chair with no clothes because of how awesome this game looks and how great Lion does his videos I've now bought the game thanks!

[@Zippo_Squeeze]

I miss the live super show a lot. I used to watch those livestreams while i worked nights. Good times.

[@kokosan09]

saw this release in the steam shop and instantly thought of NL. happy to pog along!

[@emeraldmusic9236]

Don’t know if you’ll see this but my personal favourite bagel place is in kits, it’s called Siegels bagels. Definitely recommend it.

[@thetrendpimp]

Man NL I havent been online in a while and seeing you now... you look like a whole different person. Also glad your vid is the first on my feed as I come back

[@convoyxd6268]

The yapper evolves

[@isaacashton5772]

i’m going to try working “you’re a time traveler from the great depression” into my vocabulary

[@SeanSadistiK]

entire series of this please

[@danser_theplayer01]

_"Shocking. Man loves his apples too much, asked to leave some for other customers."_

[@powder9079]

My work uses google suite and that google chat notification gave me a genuine jumpscare 😂

[@felipesimas4152]

Fruit banter + peak game = peak egg (plz play this game more)

[@indrajeetravimenon7318]

Played this along with my kid, we love it.

[@jamesg4460]

Blueberry bushes are a keystone species and should always be respected

[@BlingClintonTTV]

I've been on an overnight oats kick, and it is a super food. Great tasting and healthy for you.

[@EveloGrave]

Was looking forward to this game. It being in Early Access though dissapoints me greatly. I wish games just came out finished.

[@alexward9984]

yooooooooooooo a joanna newsom reference??? immediate subscribe but also what u got against pears

[@Freekymoho]

NL has the mindset of a man twice his age; truly impressive

[@DegonTheMighty]

This block placement makes me think this will be like Rogue Tower all over again.

[@bobbio100]

I love how many times he swears while commenting on how much adults without kids swear

[@SeiphersZone]

If you want to add a little sweetness, stew some strawberries and put them on top of your overnight oats once cooled 🤤

[@lawlworthy9805]

I’ve had sleep paralysis so many times I can almost talk out loud during them. I can mumble loud enough that my partner wakes me up if she’s not asleep yet 😅

[@musoumiko4730]

Tetris type B theme was underrated, everyone always goes straight to Type A

[@Gouldius]

Joanna Newsom mentioned. Glad to come back to this channel and instantly understand a reference.

[@pattexkraftkleber]

He's got the entire filmography stored up in his cerebral cortex, but he can't build any form of efficient maze. Granted he doesn't have to, since his goal is to have fun, but man does it annoy me.

[@livestreamfailclips]

We’re roguelite guys, of course we want NL to play more embersward

[@stylesmarshall6990]

This guy does tangents better than anyone ik in person

[@ladnavar]

this game is epic, just needs more CONTENT!!!

[@mrvfino]

HEY WTF Thanks, i've been looking for STS-like stuff

[@grit1]

NL singlehandedly will keep the roguelite genre alive for years

[@thaddeus1519]

They did a great job on this game.

[@Devorehardware]

b a g g l e

[@idontlikenames9523]

Dear NL, unfortunately I got an ick from your nectarine incident. Very American moment, ngl. Any fruit that you buy continues to ripen so what you have to do is simply wait for the nectarine to be soft, give it a few days. Yours Truly, stream enjoyer.

[@YindiOfficial]

why does he say bagel like that? 💀

[@Kingbobman69]

*baggle

[@mawillix2018]

Bag wordle?

[@jacefairis1289]

because hes canadian? lol

[@ThisNameIsNotTaken99]

KZbin commenters when regional pronunciations exist:

[@UrsusDerpus]

Apples are good, but stonefruit are just better. I just feel bad for anyone who has to slander nectarines because they fear that their chosen fruit is inferior

[@bogentino541]

4:48 amazing liquid swords reference

[@loganbishop9589]

No shot this means the GZA album?

[@bogentino541]

@@loganbishop9589 I think lol. My brain glitched when i heard it at 4:48 "It's a wide entrance, small exit like a funnel. So deep, it's picked up on radios in tunnels" is from the last verse of first song of that album.

[@loganbishop9589]

Haha I just heard that and came back to say “wow the mad man really did just drop that”

[@sophia_petrillo]

I was losing it over that, it is indeed gza

[@benprange7689]

Spending $100 drawing cards to not place them :( Saving $200 in the bank while taking damage instead of buying towers :(

[@popejackv]

Oddly I'm farther ahead on my phone than my PC...Dig the Slay the Spire. :)

[@PhiIosophyGeek]

This game pegs me up, lets go dude

[@konomexplays]

I feel like pears and apples, you gotta find the right variety. Some are trash tier. Butter pears? Oh boy, get one of those and they are tender and delicious

[@XxZeldaxXXxLinkxX]

34:28 "We can structure a maze so that it's a straight line" ... Who's gonna tell him

[@Noobwater]

This Slay the Spire-inspired tower defense with 96%+ positive reviews still randomizes content the old-fashioned way.

[@FunkyHQYT]

He's just like me, an overnight oats enjoyer

[@TheWalkingDrews]

Hey NL, I would happily watch a video of this game if you enjoy playing it. Thanks for the content!

[@tylerpollock9783]

Mowing ur lawn is accepting a dumb job forever

[@jasondixon1314]

this game was made to fry eggman's brain.

[@dillon348]

That’s right it goes in the square hole

[@mollepolle]

Mowed lawns are a thing of the past. Let your plants grow to help insects have a habitat and spend less water. Make a path were you walk and spend time and leave the rest until after blossoming.

[@Gabu_]

NL is officially a boomer, now. So sad.

[@FugiA522]

TIL NL went to my university holy cow

[@CssHDmonster]

2:04 NUT NUT NUT

[@chaffgrenade_x3]

dude, frost focus and calipers is the only way i've ever beat A20 as Defect.

[@iky1.2]

this game is sick. the demo is pretty big too

[@tylerpollock9783]

Moss lawn is best, but you need tree cover