Panzer Dragoon - A Disappointing Appetizer for Dinner

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

This episode on Panzer Dragoon was selected by our Mini Producer Patreons! Sign up at www.patreon.com/thecompletionist to help decide what other games should be completed in the future!

[@devingiles6597]

Hey, Jirard. Can you please complete Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando?

[@nerdineverythingnerdinnoth4984]

Hey Jirard (I hope I spelled your name correctly), I know you probably have all hands full, but I‘ve got an idea for your next time consuming project: Hitman 3 (with all the content of the world of assassination trilogy). I played Hitman 2 for over 200 hours over the last year, and it never felt like a grind (which doesn‘t mean it can‘t be frustrating). Also: with the elusive targets (because there you can earn outfits), and new content you could play it aside, as a long project. Just an idea from a fan. I hope you won‘t stress yourself out in this year, and that it‘ll never be as horrible as 2020. Peace.

[@Nogarda_]

I hope that they actually select you to play the sega saturn version of panzer dragoon saga. It'd be so refreshing to see a retro completionist episode, and it'll be interesting to hear your thoughts on getting 100% map completion for example. Not to mention your thoughts on it being as good or better than the original FF7 after completing it.

[@lennoxanderson2360]

I don't want to sound like I'm forcing you to but you should totally complete sunset overdrive and it's the first video game I've ever actually completed 100 percent

[@fanoy7684]

Can the next game to be completed be Mario strikers charged

[@dungeonpastor]

"Add in a Dragon" *Puts in a Charizard* There's the problem, Jirard.

[@maverickmckee9198]

“Is that a dragon? Because if it is, that’s pretty metal.” “Actually a Charizard is neither dragon nor steel type!”

[@geebeepman]

"not all dragons are dragon-type pokemon" -lance

[@I_was_a_Bullfrog]

@@Raidraptor_-_Ultimate_Falcon not anymore...

[@maverickmckee9198]

@@geebeepman You ---> The Reference --->

[@noonethatspecial]

@@maverickmckee9198 I understood that reference!

[@jackmesrel4933]

That Binging with Babish intro style is GOLD XD

[@janoschvo7700]

Loving it😁

[@AlexsanderSantiago]

I've just watched a Babish Video and the got to this one. I thought I had mixed the videos ! Great Intro!

[@joekantaz]

Loved it too

[@Rwhalt]

Agreed! When's the cross-over episode? I want these two to cook some Final Fantasy XV meals or something.

[@joekantaz]

@@Rwhalt truly it would be the hugest plays of all

[@Memelord2020]

New Game+: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: Complete Edition

[@a1goldenrunner]

It's already a nightmare for me but if anyone can do it...

[@Mars_over_seer]

I don’t think it would be too hard, it could be easier for Jirad to get 4-players and complete it faster.

[@BensyBens]

just recently completed it on twitch now wait for the editor to finish the youtube video

[@virgil592]

He's already completed it. It's comin! If you want to join us in the completion process, join us on Twitch. We have just 14 games left to complete!

[@weponizedbattletoaster9282]

He’s said on Twitter he did it like a day after the game came out

[@pcachu]

Jirard: "You know what would be cool? Branching paths." > Panzer Dragoon Zwei has entered the chat.

[@sinfurihaart]

That is very much true. As someone who has played the original and Zwei. I enjoyed Zwei A lot more. Of course, this is based off my personal experience. I have nothing against the first game. Zwei just had a lot more elaborated. I loved the idea you can change the dragon into other ones, since it evolves through out the game. And which dragon you get, depended on which paths you took.

[@jarreddean2094]

What about orta

[@dextergrahame9008]

Holy shit someone else with a brak pfp

[@ct2651]

@@sinfurihaart zwei also came out on xbox, not during the 90s, i hope by that point, the series would have done a game as good as star fox 64 and its branching paths...

[@HKgaming86]

@@ct2651 Zwei came out on Saturn, you're thinking of Orta

[@cicabeot1]

That Binging With Babish parody caught me off guard.

[@lukeahlemeier6379]

I literally came from a Babish video to this one. It’s was really confusing but amazing

[@andrewgrasham4604]

Same here. I just discovered that channel a couple weeks ago. For a quick second I was like " wait , what video did I click?"

[@DaFro3713]

As a long time Babish fan and completion isn’t fan, this parody pleases me greatly

[@TwiliAutumn]

This just goes to show that Jirard is hip with the trends, muh dude. XD

[@Korncakes1]

My two main KZbin niches are cooking and video games. This shit was so far out of left field. Imagine if Babish makes a recipe and puts it on the complete it/finish it/etc. scale.

[@coreymyers5321]

I just realized, we are almost at episode 400. How will the Completionist cap 400 episodes?

[@awesomeworksstudios8193]

Wow that’s crazy

[@Pokebear25]

I'm more concerned about the 420th episode

[@samslash9]

@@Pokebear25 the game flower would be perfect.

[@Volvagia1927]

My assumption is it'll be one of four candidates: Either Sonic 4 (Episodes I AND II), Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Final Fantasy IV or Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex.

[@samslash9]

Is there a game blatantly about weed smoking? I'm curious now

[@Rackatiakka]

That's just what this series needs to make a comeback. Influential reviews killing it on arrival... Yippee.

[@baconatorrodriguez4651]

Based on their own uninformed expectations

[@Mitsuraga]

It's absolute nonsense. This is a fairly faithful remake of an excellent game that I've probably played for a hundred hours without even realizing it.

[@aZombieDictator]

I got like 90% of the trophies in a few hours. Now worth it doing 90 more hours for Platinum. Such a dumb stupid ridiculous trophy.

[@edvance1030]

You can just leave it in the main menu and just go do something else.

[@JeskidoYT]

@@edvance1030 what if you wanna play something else in the meantime though?

[@alex-zj6ef]

@@JeskidoYT then do it overnight

[@bern9642]

@@alex-zj6ef but you're still not playing the game so what's the use?

[@edvance1030]

@@JeskidoYT Use another console or a PC or your phone or something. Actually, even better: leave it on through the night when you go to sleep.

[@mehdibellafdil6332]

cant wait to see people getting mad cause you put charizard as a dragon

[@James-fm4lk]

Completing with The Completionist. Amazing.

[@dot2dot969]

That start was a binging with Babish reference. I like you even more.

[@briansilva3344]

Would have been cool if a collab like that existed.

[@RobMost]

For most KZbinrs I hate it when they have long-ish intro's, but damn, this intro gets nothing but love from me every single time.

[@barrybend7189]

Well theres Zwei, Saga and Orta left. Also the game timeline is Zwei, first game, Saga and Orta.

[@MrDarksol]

Let's hope that since Sega finally remembered that they have more than just sonic and yakuza and they've been on a Renaissance recently that they re release those other games also.

[@meialuakampinas]

@@MrDarksol Sega on a pile of money now, total war, yakuza and persona 300000 versions of persona making them bank.

[@MrDarksol]

@@meialuakampinas Yeah I definitely noticed.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

well right now the quality of content from best to worst is Saga, Orta, Zwei and OG.

[@ValenAlvern]

Good thing they already confirmed a Zwei remake. Hopefully they do the others.

[@SubsonicNoise]

It literally JUST went on sale on the switch eshop! Wild timing tbh

[@caranaworld]

That 6 euro pricetag is actually the right price to buy it if you like starfox-like games. It's pretty enjoyable, just not for that full price.

[@chuckbatman5]

Yeah it's about $6 which sounds like exactly the right price for the amount of content described

[@HectorMartinez-mw2xq]

Wish it ate up less memory but it's hard to say no at that price

[@SubsonicNoise]

@@HectorMartinez-mw2xq How big is it?

[@alucardvania986]

Thanks! Bought it this morning thanks to the comments!

[@Hopper_Arts]

It's sad how the only problems with this game are the price, wich is too damn high for a 1 hour game, and the 100 hour trophy

[@Hopper_Arts]

I'll get it, but on a sale, i won't pay 25 dollars for a game so short

[@bradford433]

@@Hopper_Arts It just went on sale on the eshop. Picked it up myself for six bucks

[@nedson6503]

£2

[@mrmanju6989]

it was on sale for $2.50 a week ago lol

[@baconatorrodriguez4651]

Bought it for £1.99 lol

[@Emmj91]

You know, there’s ANOTHER DRAGOON game you should complete in beard mode. Hint hint.

[@dingle2987]

Don’t you mean 3?

[@leviswranglers2813]

I've heard that it's LEGENDARY. Wink wink.

[@Emmj91]

@@leviswranglers2813 Oh it most certainly is LEGENDARY. 😉

[@Emmj91]

@@dingle2987 no no. I’m referring to a classic that definitely deserves a remaster.

[@damnumonkeyballs]

Oh wow that would be great i never finished it lol

[@TARINunit9]

Honestly I was just happy to finally play Panzer Dragoon 1 in a framerate that doesn't make my eyes bleed

[@strangevision99]

I'm just happy there's a chance to bring this series back. Even if we just get remakes on modern hardware and that one PSVR game. I'm on my third Saturn and it'd be nice to have an easier way to play these games.

[@Saturn185]

How about the PC, ps2 and original Xbox versions?

[@TARINunit9]

@@Saturn185 By "original Xbox" I assume you mean the version embedded within Orta, which when I played it had an even WORSE framerate than the Saturn version

[@Saturn185]

@@TARINunit9 ups my bad, how about PC and ps2?

[@superbroly64DS]

The frame rate on the original was fine

[@DarknessGuard]

Sounds like when the trophy's were made, someone accidentally added a digit though even 10 hours would be asked a lot with so little content and such a high price compared to it.

[@DaermaeonBranKor]

Honestly? That would explain soooooo much.

[@Amrehlu]

Doubt it. It is called Lifeless. They literally made and named the achievement to mock the player for having no life.

[@JeskidoYT]

That actually makes a lot more sense.

[@Whom_]

Jirard: "And mix in a Dragon" "Grabs Charizard"

[@L33PL4Y]

/not a dragon type

[@PixxelTrixx]

Its on sale for 6$ right now btw

[@supersaiyandoyle1]

Food analogies are the food analogies of analogies, Jirard.

[@arahlabeara23]

I just want to let you know, that I love watching your videos. I get excited every Saturday for new episode. So thank you, keep it up.

[@marcrics]

And it's currently on a great sale. The timing!

[@mastrix6416]

So, who wants to let Jirard know that Panzer Dragoon Saga is gonna cost him between $600-$1000 for a copy of the game... I swear, the retro game market sometimes...

[@theotherky]

Jeez, and I thought finding a copy of Solatorobo would cost me an arm and a leg.

[@retr0cat866]

Well the game is very rare so i cant blame them

[@mikeconnor6206]

This game back in the day, was the gateway into 3d for me. I had a friend, who had the sega Saturn, and brought this over, along with another cult classic called D. My mind was blown and thought that those were some of the greatest games of all time. Of course, they arn't, but it does hit me right in my nostalgic stomach. Good times back then

[@mickmast8901]

Yessss I love the Panzer Dragoon series. Hopefully Jirad will also play Crimson Dragon, a spiritual successor made on the Xbox One. It's a hidden gem

[@massivepileup]

Isn't it widely reviled for being both bad and having egregious monetization?

[@Minorcas13]

Charizard isn't even dragon type, no wonder the recipe failed

[@raymondjones7423]

You bastard lol I knew this comment was coming 😂😂🐲🐲 #Charizardisadragonbutjustisntadragontype

[@hineighbor]

It's on sale for $6.24 right now on the eShop

[@seasalticecream1486]

Only 2 days left till the sales over. I’m getting it tomorrow

[@TheBucket86]

Nice Binging with Babish intro there. Panzer Dragoon Orta was my favorite Xbox game.

[@bplatinumpaladin]

I remember as a kid I loved the Panzer Dragoon series. Orta was going to be coming out soon, and I asked my grandmother for it. What I got instead was Legend of the Dragoon, and while I was initially disappointed, Legend of the Dragoon is what got me started on RPGs and I absolutely loved it as a child.

[@lazerguypeter6487]

I for some reason always get goosebumbs when ur intro plays. Its just Epic in my opinion.

[@xenostrike]

It sounds like they should have had a remake of Zwei as well in it and made it a 2 pack.

[@MartiniBlankontherest]

The intro skit made my day. So good😅

[@GmodPlusWoW]

If it weren't for that "Lifeless" trophy, the game would be worth completing. So once the game goes on sale, just complete everything BUT the Lifeless trophy, and embrace the True Platinum by ignoring the False Platinum that the game taunts you with.

[@thecoolerrats7144]

As a lifelong fan of Panzer Dragoon and Panzer Dragoon Saga in particular, having recently watched a play through of FF-7 I have to say Saga bears it in terms of gameplay but ff-7 beats it in terms of story. I really did think ff-7 was overhyped for the longest time mostly because I was having the story explained to me first while I was in middle school by other middle schoolers, and then when I was older by people who barely remembered the game. The movie advent children didn’t do it any favors, everyone emphasizes that Sephiroth is a bad ass or that he’s evil while entirely missing the point of what Sephiroth is. i finally understood after watching Grant from LRR play through it that the main point of Sephiroth and the game is about how people deal with trauma, Sephiroth is like Cloud’s PTSD manifest. Throughout the game it’s questionable how often Sephiroth is really there and how often it’s a projection. None of the people who ever tried to explain the game to me ever mentioned this even when they were giving me the full with spoilers run down, and to me it’s an even bigger/more important part of the game then Aerith’s death.

[@rob_4227]

I’m really enjoying your tease for Panzer Dragoon saga. I had only ever heard of the on rails shooter. I’m excited to see you play the saga.

[@souldude6344]

Panzer Dragoon was the first video game I’ve ever played

[@Retog]

There are different paths and new dragons to select in panzer dragoon II Zwei

[@wariodude128]

If the mini-producers make you complete more Wario Land games, Jirard, I would be all-in for collaborating with you for them, especially the third one. That one is my favourite of not only the series but my top game of all time. Want to know part of the reason for my name? Yeah, that's why.

[@TIDbitRETRO]

I haven’t played Panzer Dragoon, but if it’s a good game that’s fun to play I could care less about it’s length. Yeah, maybe it could be a couple bucks cheaper, but this game’s most obvious comparison is Star Fox, and the Star Fox and Star Fox 64 can be breezed through in like 20 mins. Anyone who had those games played them hundreds of times and still loved every minute. Don’t get hung up on stupid ass trophies. Just pickup and play whenever you wanna get in a fun, quick gaming session.

[@lirfrank]

Good thing Panzer Dragoon is currently 6 bucks on the eShop

[@RetroMoments]

Woah you went all out on this. I really wanted to love this remake more than I did! Maybe my expectations were too high.

[@strixkuriboh4949]

Well it wasn't very high budget. Sega as a company just isn't what it used to be im afraid.

[@RetroMoments]

@@strixkuriboh4949 Good point actually. Its true.

[@terabitez3374]

Still not a terrible remake but that 25$ Price tag was

[@KingSigy]

I don't disagree with adding extra content, but I would have said to include the sequel alongside the original. Remaining faithful to the original is something I appreciate in an industry that has a massive problem with preservation, so getting both Panzer Dragoon 1 and 2 would have been a better deal. Add in some extra content and that $25 would have made sense.

[@DaermaeonBranKor]

Absolutely.

[@awwrelic]

I remember playing this on the Saturn back in the late 90s. I recall that one was $49.99 new when it came out. This remake does look good, so I will probably end up getting it for Steam on sale. Oh yeah, I recall it's also an unlockable on Orta (which came out on the OG Xbox, but is playable on the XB1).

[@TearlessGosling]

it is 12.50 on steam rn.

[@awwrelic]

@@TearlessGosling Heh, I just found it on sale on the Switch for $6.24 for the next 8 days. That was surprising.

[@justinphifer8675]

How about The Legend of Dragoon next? Just maybe

[@PixxelTrixx]

"Harpooooon"

[@kevingregory5579]

One of my all time favorites. I still have it

[@bradford433]

"BLOSSOM... STORM!" Meanwhile text on screen reads "Flower Storm" 🙄

[@vlagtr]

Don't plan on completing the game when I get my physical limited run edition but I'm still excited that it is a short game.

[@HectorMartinez-mw2xq]

I wanna send gifts to the genius who combined Flight and Stickerbush Symphony for the credits song

[@danielpagan2848]

I love having a few games like this where you can just pick up and play at any time for a bit and not feel lost.

[@teneesh3376]

But it is a bit much for much content it is. Look, I'm fine with the campaign being an hour. But to justify its price, it needs replayability. OG RE3 is short, but has random enemy spawns and nemesis choices. So you would want to replay the game to see the content

[@mas8705]

Babish really has become big when you can immediately identify his intro style when used by others. On with the show!

[@lirfrank]

You mean the generic cooking youtube channel intro?

[@mas8705]

@@lirfrank That or the "I was doing it before it was cool and/or it became generic."

[@lirfrank]

@@mas8705 Seeing how long he's been on the platform, it's a possibility.

[@seasalticecream1486]

I get the sudden feeling that he’s has no knowledge of the first 2 panzers

[@denNESdanMAKU]

Yup... to much Nintendo and not enought SEGA time for that big boy

[@TimberCreates]

I haven’t played this game but it gives me gummi ship vibes

[@brycenbohl5657]

Cool! I just got this game on sale yesterday! Glad to hear my investment was well spent!!

[@firefighterjme5332]

I was thinking about starting a KZbin channel about completing games then I came across your channel. I watched like 23 episodes strait and said nope, no point in devoting 350hrs a week to complete games only 2 be second best. Love your channel man keep it up.

[@massdefection]

Dude you're so close to that episode 400 milestone! So excited for you!

[@brnk2]

Someone already commented this, but do Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Collection Edition

[@Elren]

He already did that on stream. Might take a while until its NG+ episode hits though.

[@AzureIV]

I've only ever played the very first Panzer Dragoon back when it was first released. I haven't played any of the others that came out after. I very much enjoyed the very first Panzer Dragoon game.

[@tarzangief]

Loving the Binging with Babish open

[@eduardoruiz7600]

Was not expecting a binging with babish intro here lol

[@supercakefish]

I agree Jirad. I bought the game at full price to show my support for the franchise because what I really want to see is a remaster of Panzer Dragoon Orta on Switch/PC. It fully deserves to be ported to modern platforms, it’s so good.

[@tonk82]

Panzer dragoon is a fun and short onrails shooter with great soundtrack, graphics and gameplay. But if you do a remake at this price, its better to include the sequel Zwei too, a game that is longer and has some more variation.

[@DaermaeonBranKor]

100% Agree!

[@danielmales123]

Its in development

[@gobosox207]

Hahaha, it's binging with the Completionist.

[@Snip216]

That intro was incredibly ominous without actually being ominous

[@3bearsgayming]

This is the kind of game you wait to be like $6 but I honestly can't believe this even came out and the hope is that it will lead to more.

[@mx_nana_banana]

That binging with babish/bon appetite, intro was great.

[@xtiandg0914]

If there was a game I'd love Jirard to complete, it'd be Ar Tonelico 2: Melodies of Metafalica. Not only does it have a comprehensible Completion process, and it coined the Completionist term before Jirard did. When talking to an NPC as part of a side quest, one of the replies you can have when she asked you why your talking to her is "I'm a Completionist". That and completing missions red adds more to the character development.

[@magamisic5924]

That binging with babish intro

[@egilloli12]

Loved that intro like always myboi. Keep up the good work. Love from Iceland 👌👌

[@jorgealfy]

I just love the art in these recent thumbnails.

[@KrazySoldier88]

I'm excited to watch what game you will complete for your 400th game

[@quag311]

I enjoy food. I enjoy food metaphors. And I really enjoy this channel.

[@ChocoBeanChat]

I remember a book called Blue eclipse by Patrick Joseph on Amazon. It reminds of this game in a way

[@joshp2542]

Omg this was one of the first games I had as a kid for my Sega Saturn. This and Clockwork Knight. I can't believe you are playing it.

[@joshmciver4847]

Andrew would be proud for the intro... you've got Basics with Babish material.

[@TheWcasey]

I feel like I should check out the story of the sequel game. If so many people say it's great there has to be something good there. Also yeah I could see an rpg having a play the game for 100 hours if it included new items and things for its new game plus, but 100 hours to play the Campaign over and over that's maybe 1 single hour is ridiculous.

[@kisaknight626]

And today on Completionist.. Cooking with Jerard! Move over Julia Child!

[@guerillagrueplays6301]

Not gonna lie, I probably DID log 100+ hours in this game back in the day between the Saturn and PC ports. I can understand games this simple not necessarily being everyone's thing -- and yeah, that 100 hours ACHIEVEMENT is ridonk -- but I'm very, very tempted to pick this up for my Switch just to re-experience one of my favorite 5th-gen games of all time.

[@simonhalicka5201]

Binging with babish intro 😂😂😂 u are just too perfect

[@PowerPandaMods]

This game perfectly illustrates why there needs to be another rating above "Complete It" called "Get the Achievements". You completed the game; you just didn't finish the achievement list.

[@ASLTheatre]

This is the shortest and simplest review I have seen in a long time from this team. Hope you guys are alright.

[@tracyblanchard7663]

In all fairness, it was a short and simple experience. The game only has a few hours of actual completion time followed by over 90 hours of idling on the title.

[@Akil-Kaze]

For the amount of work and effort you and your team put forth, you deserve more

[@Dark_Jaguar]

Grindy achievments are a waste of everyone's time. "Run 1000 miles in-game across all game modes". No! No I won't do that. That's pointless! Now Demons Souls, that one has fun achievements. "Dodge roll across the bridge while the arrow machine is still active." Yes! Now we're talking. I think the developers should seriously consider rescinding that stupid time wasting trophy, but I know I know, no one EVER does "take backs" on terrible trophies in games through updates.

[@Artista_Frustrado]

lmao, the Binging with Babish skit at the intro. I love it & yeah, as a remake is good but pretty barebones for the price of admission gotta love that Panzer Dragoon mix of Aquatic Amiance tho

[@Landmasters]

...You know damn, I had always thought it'd be neat for Saga to get a remaster, but that was back when I thought it was a traditional sequel like the first game, Orta, and Zwei. The thought of that fantastic RPG getting all the bells and whistles reworked...lord that just gave me such a deep hunger now.

[@okanut]

Oooh that intro was awesome!

[@apollolux]

Suddenly I want to see a TOVG-produced rail shooter game where Jirard rides a dragon and the progression is like Star Fox 64. The perfect confluence of all things Completionist!

[@HeirAndAnimal]

lol that binging with babish intro was the best

[@elimann9989]

Did you just... DRAGON RIDER!!! YOU MAD MAN

[@denispetsch7769]

Banging with Bibish intro mate

[@tayquaza2106]

Id never heard of this game till today and suddenly its everywhere

[@otherprisma7354]

Good timing, the game is on sale now for 6.24 bucks on the Switch Store!

[@alex-zj6ef]

That analogy at the start was really good ngl

[@jom4352]

That intro was great!

[@shawnheatherly]

It's a great game and I honestly don't mind the price tag too much (I've played many indie games that were pretty short and didn't mind their price) but that Lifeless trophy is absurd. That sort of trophy shouldn't be in any game, let alone a game that you can otherwise 100% in less than a tenth of the time Lifeless expects you to spend playing Panzer Dragoon.

[@strangevision99]

Panzer Dragoon Saga is the RPG which mixes with shooter elements. It's definitely good, but no FF7 killer.

[@clowntown3]

Love that babish bit at the start btw

[@RockMongler]

Panzer Dragoon 2 on the saturn does get into some of that alternate-route fun. But, this overlall looks like a very very authentic to the original remake.

[@janosjph2867]

Very much so. It even plays the prologue twice like the original.

[@GreyVested]

I love this game, but yeah 100 hrs is overkill. It's an early Saturn game and I think it also suffers a bit from "First in a Series" syndrome. I wish they'd included some QoL improvements, like maybe the burst fire of Orta that shoots a few bullets automatically instead of needing to fire individual shots or locking automatic fire behind cheats. Hopefully the rest of the series winds up better for you.

[@bmaify]

Silly Jirard, Charizard’s a fire flying type! Love you though!