Recommending The Wonderful 101

[@ourDreamcatcher]

"If you're lucky, this game will send you back to a time where you cheered with all your heart for the heroic good guys to beat the cartoon villain." It absolutely does. The best cutscenes and sequences have me smiling from ear to ear and in some cases (in the quiet privacy of my own home) miming along with the Sentai poses. This probably doesn't work for many outside of Japan, but I also imagine the style sends many back to a time when a few cents worth of plastic could make your whole day.

[@PViolety]

Interesting

[@TheAssassin642]

Theres probably a decent amount of Power Rangers fans outside of Japan

[@elektrikid8463]

Hearing that ending passage come from someone like you, is just the kind of catharsis that makes following a critic closely a ride worth taking.

[@PViolety]

Yeah

[@mediocre9159]

well said man

[@TiroDvD]

12:05

[@houragents5490]

You gotta stop worshipping these youtubers man.

[@jadet-g1486]

@@houragents5490 Good lord just close up the word hole. This guy isn’t worshipping Matt at all. He’s just appreciating the video.

[@tyler-xo3rb]

hearing matthew's smile grow as he repeats "wonderful" is a really sweet moment

[@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253]

The thing about "weapon-swapping" in The Wonderful 101, Matthew forgot to mention, is the fact that the "wake-up" animation on most Unite Morphs has hit-frames, which basically means that if you activate, for example, Unite Hand right under a falling enemy the "wake-up" will keep juggling them back up, because it is considered as a hit by the game. It's genius.

[@daneeyul759]

it has been *0* days since matthew has posted w101 content

[@DrWiley-fm3ik]

Matthew's favorite game btw

[@doooofus]

just ahead of rain world according to the lore

[@radpunk5144]

@@thomassowellaudiobooks6441 He said it a few times

[@alonor5189]

@@doooofus The lore runs deep Supposedly Alien Soldier and RE4 are afterwards, or at least not far behind.

[@Carpet_Carp]

Mine too. I was kinda displeased when everyone dismissed it back in the day and bashed the gamplay because they used the touch controls. This game is just insane, like most of the Platinum stuff.

[@Scroteydada]

I struggle to buy that tbh

[@wwld9823]

Remember that time kamiya showed him a picture of his waifu, that waifu was 101

[@gestaltengine6369]

(nods in not Japanese)

[@joebailey8294]

If Matthewmatosis of all people says something is “insanely cool,” you should listen

[@Entropic_Alloy]

Considering how the game bombed again, I'm guessing many people here did not.

[@pangur3257]

@@Entropic_Alloy Fuck em, at least Platinum made a good score on Kickstarter, and we got a good remaster of a great game.

[@letsBrn]

@@Entropic_Alloy Yeah but making a game exclusive for the wii u is kinda asking for problems.

[@keioboy7610]

Yep. He NEVER uses that kind of phrasing. It really stands out when he lets himself talk like that.

[@Lefargon]

Ah, I see it's time for my bi-decadly reminder to play The Wonderful 101.

[@thekiss2083]

Consider this your bidecennial reminder to play Xenoblade Chronicles as well.

[@landinschumacher8998]

TheKiss Funny enough I just got done playing the Wonderful 101 to wait for Xenoblade DE to come out so I could play it again for the 4th time

[@jakejutras5420]

Your deep passion for this game is very infectious! You've covered it multiple times at this point and I always get the urge to play when hearing you speak on it.

[@cons4943]

Matthew you king!!! Thank you for supporting this gem so publicly, haven't seen any attention elsewhere sadly.

[@JKSmith-qs2ii]

@David Nash Haha it’s funny to see people get filtered by then first level of spacechem. That game is great.

[@stacetheface47]

Your comment about post game with Wonderful 101 is the 1 reason I love Platinum Games so much. Almost all their games get better on repeated play-through's and it explains why I find myself constantly going back and playing them again and again. Bayonetta 1 blew me away back in 2010 due to the fact that even after beating it on the hardest difficulty it gave me another weapon to use that further encouraged me to get better.

[@Jamradt]

Your enthusiasm for this game is infectious!

[@0Enigmatic0]

Honestly just repeating wonderful at the end sold me, you just sound so genuine :^)

[@biker3982]

Fine have it your way, I’ll get the game.

[@JayTohab]

It’s OUR way, now.

[@IamReptar95]

Yer fond of me wonderful ones aint ye

[@Gustavo-yg8ro]

@@IamReptar95 HAAAAAARK

[@MaddisonBaek]

Junker2747 aye, The Lighthouse reference. I like that.

[@FunZies.]

So have you played the game? Do you like it? :)

[@SoShiBias]

I've finally played this wonderful game, and came here to drop my regards. Thankfully, the Wonder-Liner is easy for me to grasp and I quickly find how intuitive it is. It's crazy how much they demand of my right thumb alone yet it isn't detrimental to the action of the game. Had some troubles with the camera but I think I found out why from you here. Even though the movesets are smaller, but there's no limitation to how many weapons we can bring in this time. The entire arsenal is quite literally, at the tip of the finger. It also gives me joy that so many footprints from Okami can be felt here!

[@Elgar337]

Which version did you play? I don't know if I should get it on Steam or Switch. The fact that it includes drawing makes me hesitant.

[@SoShiBias]

I got it on Steam and playing it on my Dualshock 4. Fear not. Drawing is done by pushing the right analog stick of your controller. NOT by stylus or touchscreen. The right stick is the intended way to draw, and it feels completely natural! If you feel that way about the drawing mechanic, you probably have a skewed impression on it. It's a common misconception from newcomers looking at the game that I assume started as soon as the game's release (hence why this amazing game did not get the attention it deserved.) I'd recommend you check out another of Matthew's video called "How to enjoy Wonderful 101". Maybe you can feel out the mechanic better by watching that. Hesitate no more, buddy! If you like action games like the DMC and Bayonetta series like I do, this game will no doubt impress you :D @@Elgar337

[@SoShiBias]

Not sure if you get to read my first reply cuz I can't see it so here's another one to make sure. I got the Steam version and playing it on my DualShock 4. Fear not. Drawing is done by pushing the right analog stick of your controller. NOT stylus or touchscreen. The right-stick is the intended way to draw, and it feels completely natural. It is common for newcomers to feel intimidated by that mechanic. Their impressions were skewed for multiple reasons, which is why this amazing game didn't get the reception it deserves back when it launched. Visuals alone it may seems convoluted, but in actuality, it's very smoothly implemented. If you like action games like the DMC and Bayonetta series like I am, this game will certainly impress :D@@Elgar337

[@Elgar337]

Cool, thanks for the reply. I'll get it on Switch probably!@@SoShiBias

[@SoShiBias]

No problem. Glad to clarify it, and enjoy!@@Elgar337

[@jerm5466]

As someone who’s struggled a little bit with their first play through, this video is really encouraging. It’s easy to get whiplash playing this game so I’m happy to hear it rewards you the more you keep at it.

[@kingofthesharks]

For some reason I'm getting flashbacks of that one glorious Kamiya dream that Matthew drunkenly explained in a clip once.

[@kristianj.8798]

The funniest part about that dream, is that it's something we can all easily imagine Kamiya actually doing

[@slightlytwistedagain]

This review kinda reminds me of your old style reviews when you did the MGS and Zelda retrospective.

[@journeyman1218]

I hope those longer form/series reviews come back.

[@Pan_Z]

I don't share the feeling. Rather than a typical review this is enthusiastic candor on why he enjoys a game and a tutorial to help you enjoy it yourself. Matt's quality is consistently rising. I wonder what he'll put out a decade from now. Will he thoroughly cover every Kamiya game? Will he make another SpaceChem video? Will Matt decide he values his financials and actually make a Bloodborne commentary? He's already covered the Sonic Dreams Collection so anything is possible.

[@val-lu8nu]

It's mostly cause of your recommendation that I pledged to the kickstarter back in february and I just wanted to say thanks! Started playing a couple days ago and I'm absolutely loving it. I've always been a fan of dmc and platinum's games, though always much more the former than the latter. There were always a few things in platinum's games that kept me from replaying them much or going the full mile and 100% them like I've done with some dmc games, but I don't see that being the case with TW10. I'm beyond excited to finish the game and start a new save on the next level of difficulty, and maybe even go for pure platinum at some point. Thanks again for getting me to play this wonderful game!

[@NeverSaySandwich1]

Damn you'll never stop talking about this game, keep it up. It's a masterpiece

[@LiquidSquidd]

You can really feel the passion you hold for this game. It put a smile on my face

[@saiyangodbroly26]

Really appreciated this video. Was struggling with adjusting to the combat after routinely landing PPs in Bayonetta, but you've convinced me to jump in and give another try. Your passion for this game is so evident and it makes me want to enjoy it just as much.

[@charlesgray6385]

It can take some getting use to but once you have it’s incredibly satisfying. Hope you enjoy it.

[@saltycoffee8172]

Thanks for the birthday video Matthew!

[@hipsterelephant2660]

I love how 7 years after this game originally came out, it still filters the casual journalists who play it

[@toooydoeur]

Tbf it's not thei3 fault the game does a poor job explaining certain mechanics (not to mention is not even that great overall)

[@lan.goblian]

​@@toooydoeurfound the journo lmao

[@toooydoeur]

@@lan.goblian nope! Not even close bud

[@healingchurchpotluck5352]

Some games are just harder to review than others. Ironically I think "independent" reviewers on KZbin fit the ign stereotype better than ign

[@hipsterelephant2660]

IMO it's still Platinums best game and that includes Automata.

[@omgcandy16Kimicari0]

I liked that you were able to re-phrase some of the points you made in your review years ago to make the game even more appealing and approachable.

[@megasoniczxx]

Some other tips that aren't mentioned in the video. 1) During the sections where you're inside of a structure and the camera is right behind your leader character, you can hold the L button to center it and this reduces a lot of the headache you'd have with these sections otherwise. 2) I won't say why but there is a good combat advantage to getting your combo multiplier past 2.50 in this game so always try aiming for that whenever you fight enemies. 3) Keep in mind that you can turn off certain unite morphs and skills from the pause screen which may sound like a useless bit of knowledge but this will help you a lot when your fighting certain enemies in the game especially ones that can block, people who have played this game extensively will know what i'm talking about.

[@MasterHayabusa18]

I really love Platinum and Kamiya's previous games, but I must say one of the primary reasons I backed TW101 was your previous video in which you recommended it. And now after 74 hours already put in it and many more to come I must say: thank you. It really is a unique take on the action genre, which I love, and even if it has some flaws, like some annoying "alternative sections" (I really enjoyed the Punch-Out bosses, but for example the shoot'em up section you showed in this video is really annoying, especially for the camera), even if it has one of the most steep learning curve I've ever seen, in the end it really gives you back all you put in and it's incredibly satisfying to master, like only the best action games are.

[@IanZWhite00]

9:43 slick reference to what was my first Matthewmatosis video Who is now, in my eyes, the Wonderful 101 of game critics

[@rundasfromhalo8586]

Thanks Todd Howard, I'll buy your game now.

[@WaddleDee105]

I've been playing the PS4 remaster and it's the first time I've played the game since 2015. Honestly, a fair amount of the parts I thought were frustrating before are much more tolerable now despite the remaster not changing any of it. The load times being so short will definitely help encourage me to actually try "Platinuming" the game this time around.

[@ourDreamcatcher]

I was hoping for a couple changes too, but in a way I also respect that they almost totally preserved it. The Vorkken's insides level definitely frustrated me again. But the final boss and Punch Out bosses made me forgive it 😂

[@fromthebay9925]

Would you mind doing a "How to enjoy The Wonderful 101" video on your second channel like you did for Bayonetta? It really helped me to get my foot in the door.

[@wonderguardstalker]

Seriously, that video singlehandedly got me from button mashing to comfortably working on Platinum Infinite Climax. Really can’t overstate how valuable that video is

[@asianbronyman]

He said he would do exactly that a while ago on Twitter. He said it'd be a pretty basic guide; another youtuber who goes by Setnaro X is also working on one which is probably gonna be a lot more complicated. If you're itching to watch something now, Saur has some good guides on W101 too. Hope this helps.

[@wuwei473]

It’s out now

[@FunZies.]

Not to take away from Matt's efforts, but for any Bayonetta fan who wants to Pure Plat stylishly by learning the mechanics, I fully recommend the channel 'Saurian.' This guy actually wrote the official Bayonetta guide book, so he knows what he's talking about. :)

[@IanZWhite00]

Is anyone here aware of anything similar for the Devil May Cry series? Specifically 5? I love listening to fans of that game talk about all its complexities and interwoven combat mechanics, and I totally believe them, but my minimal time with DMC5 was one of the most awkward and least satisfying gameplay experiences of my entire life, and as someone with basically zero action game experience, it boiled down to just having exactly zero understanding of what the game wanted from me

[@teneesh3376]

For anyone who wants to get the remaster, here are some things to take note of. The original wii u version didn't run at a smooth 60fps. Usually hovering from 30 to 55 most of the time. The switch version is about the same (even though bayonetta 1 and 2 on the switch actaully ran better their wii u versions). The ps4 is the one that runs at a smooth 60fps most of the time

[@GhostOfSparta305]

Uploading a second tutorial/overview video like this at the time of the game’s release really shows how passionate you must be about it. It’s inspiring. Keep up the good work!

[@michelottens6083]

These types of cogent reflections on post-sixth-console-generation camera conventions and their detriments have been frustratingly rare for fifteen years already. Thanks, mr. Matosis.

[@successfulfailure7563]

I actually picked up the game after watching his review. Holy shit man. How the hell did this slip under the radar? Oh, yeah. Wii U I haven't completed it yet, but it's the only game I've played for a week now. The concept of drawing a weapon to use in combat is unique and very fun. My only issue is the Joy con drift, but that is a manufacturing fault. God damn. I really love this game. Humor, action, large portions without Luka. These are the reasons to play

[@LaerHeiSeiRyuu]

Clean out your controller dude.

[@JT5ingh]

Not just the Wii U. In the US they released it next to GTA V of all fucking things. EU and Japan got it the month before

[@hipsterelephant2660]

@@JT5ingh On top of that, the game came out a month earlier in the states if you went to the PAX West panel Nintendo and Kamiya were at. That same scheduling also killed Rayman Legends

[@tomholt1080]

Thanks Matt my boss walked in whilst I was at my desk patting my head and rubbing my stomach

[@DiscoMouse]

“At first brush”, very nice indeed, I’m sure you were happy with that one.

[@WestPictures]

6:41 Imagine Matthew making a 2 hour commentary video on Comix Zone

[@WaddleDee105]

Comix Zone is like 20 minutes long. I'd unironically dig a small commentary video about it, tho...

[@joshuabrown4775]

It’s so nice to hear you gush about something. I’ll pick this up no doubt

[@SFinerFACE]

Super excited to play this game, after enjoying your Viewtiful Joe commentary. I took that as my intro to the genre and am now mostly through the game! It’s incredibly fulfilling to finally be “good” at an action game as they’ve never clicked for me before. Thanks to you I can enjoy these games!

[@Postwargamer53]

I finished the game today at 5 in the morning after playing it all night, and your right it is trully wonderful, I still need to play Okami and finish Viewtiful Joe, but I truly feel that this is Kamiya and Platinum's magnum opus

[@mezzanoon]

Your comments on the value of 101's camera revealed a part I didn't know before, of why I appreciate Transistor & Bastion so much

[@Medytacjusz]

a keyboard based PC-gamer nodding silently while listening to a story about 6 buttons and weapon swapping

[@jerm5466]

Reloading my subscriber videos to see you posted a video 1 second ago might be the best feeling Ive had in quarantine

[@K1Cartoons]

I bought the wonderful 101 a whileeeeeee ago, and left it on the shelf for like 1 or 2 years, I remember playing the tutorial but quitting after that, but then I found Matthew's channel and really enjoyed it, then I saw he talked about the Wonderful 101, and since I bought Furi BECAUSE of Matthew, I said ¨ah what the hell let's try to complete The wonderful 101 to see if it is that great.¨ And it was, it has become one of my favorites, thanks Matthew for encouraging me to play this game, now all I do is tell everyone how great the game is. At first it might be intimidating, and getting your ass kicked at the beginning and getting bronze might be a little discouraging, but the game itself is worth playing all throufgh the end, I'm currently playing it again on steam, and now that I have basic knowledge of the game I'm having a blast

[@outsider8683]

Insightful analysis, bruh. Good work.🦝

[@shadydesu]

I bought thos game because of your review 6 years ago and the video on the Kickstarter. I've played it everyday since I've gotten it for way too many hours. It really might be my new favorite action game of all time. I've never felt more motivated and excited to play through the same game and its missions over and over again just to get that pure plat rank. Not just for the sake of the score, but also because it's just so fun being able to go through an entire mission using all your abilities and knowledge of the game to completely dominate encounters. Mathew has said this before but the game is really like the darling baby of PlatinumGames' family. It's like if Bayonetta and Viewtiful Joe had a baby and started a family, Okami was the pet dog, and DMC was the crazy and cool uncle that came over all the time. All the influences from these games are mixed together to make one of the best action games I've ever played, and if you like literally any of these games you should give it a shot. So what the hell are you waiting for? Hurry up and unite up!

[@alansegura5953]

You are wonderfull, Matthew. Thanks for the content. I come from time to time to watch old reviews, just for the sake of it :)

[@ElfireII]

I think Chipcheezum's analogy describes the combat system best. Fun fact. Almost every quicktime event has a unique failiure screen. "Think of the unite morphs like inputting fighting game commands"

[@SpiritX100]

If you ever feel like doing it, you should definitely do one of your game commentaries for this.

[@KinduVborrd]

I got it years ago on your recommendation, and I got it again, and it's only gotten better. Thanks for introducing me to it!

[@duunchannel]

I'm glad you explained what some of the appeal is. The temptation is to let people discover every moments where something "clicks" on their own, but it feels like people are having issues getting there, so giving away some of the very basic stuff is a good idea. The point about the camera systems is also good, it's odd how 2.5D as a style died so soon given how games like Klonoa and Tomba showed that it can really add to games stylistically, and the lack of any camera to control is a huge benefit.

[@Piizzachuu]

8:28 that was a sick combo. I just started my play through and I’m loving it so far. I do agree that it does take some time to get use to the mechanics cuz I’m getting my ass beat. But it’s all part of the learning experience. I’m sticking with it till I can pull something like what you just did off. Nice video man! More people need to experience this! Now if we can just get GodHand on the switch! I’d be a happy camper! Lol. Cheers!

[@LaerHeiSeiRyuu]

Is GodHand on PC? I wanna give it a go lol

[@bowskiaws5432]

Now that a remastered version is available on PC I will finally be able to play it!

[@wetigaz]

This brought a smile to my face. It's nice to hear someone talk about something they love so passionately!

[@gameswithtoasty3246]

One of my favourite games of all time. Its fricken awesome

[@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253]

It really, really is absolutely awesome.

[@Richvwolfie8]

Just listening your voice on this video goes to show how awesome this game is, an underrated gem that is shining more and more as time passes, excellent video as always.

[@johnnybensonitis7853]

Holy shit man. Hearing your enthusiasm for the game has me sold.

[@lucthelazysquid20]

Happy to say that you convinced me, haven't been playing games lately but will be giving this one a try.

[@Kriss_ch.]

I just finished my first playthrough, and I just wanna second the recommendation. The beginning can be overwhelming, "sensory overload" is a good description, and some parts can be frustrating since the solutions or timings might elude you - getting constantly hit and having your options of offense and defense reduced as your team scatters can be very tiring. However, what you get in return for pushing through a learning period is incredibly rewarding and fantastically hype. It's the most fully featured Platinum game I've played, and if you have any interest in action games, it's well worth a shot. If you watched Gurren Lagann back in the day, this game captures that kind of excitement and scale. It's not dissimilar to Asura's Wrath when it comes to capturing that anime appeal, but with a lighter overall tone, a smarter overall heart, and phenomenally deeper and more fun gameplay. I feel very happy to finally have played it and I'm so glad it got out of the wii u death zone.

[@Kriss_ch.]

Glad to have it out there, I think this was a well done recommendation. You worked in those hints nicely.

[@Id0nthavename]

This is the most passionate video on any topic that I've seen in a long time.

[@LukeHarpercouk]

Your point about camera control is such a great point, one interesting thing about VR is it again removed that element of camera control that we've been putting so much effort into for the last two decades.

[@JeY_k]

8:38 I feel like this is why I enjoy a much wider variety of games than my friends. They boot up a new game, they force it to try an play a certain way, and get frustrated when it doesn't let them, and then give up. I've seen this so many times. I've always been capable of letting go my expectations and seeing what a game wants from the player and deciding after giving it an honest attempt at the way it wants me to play it to see if its any fun. It usually is. There's a few games I couldn't get into, but that's reasonable to expect that I wouldn't like absolutely everything. This statement you make here is such a good and widely applicable statement. One of my friends hates Monster Hunter because he forces it to play a certain way that doesn't work. It's so disheartening since we could be playing it together if he let go of his expectations and gave it a fair chance.

[@timothylee6782]

So you would say it is possible to play a game wrong?

[@remembertotakeshowerspleas355]

@@timothylee6782 Absolutely possible if "wrong" means "not how the designers intended". This doesn't prevent you from having fun it does make it much less likely.

[@josiahferrell5022]

So there ARE people like me out there...

[@heitorbatista5392]

Another tip I think you forgot to mention: The Sword morph can reflects lasers. I don't remember the game telling the player this and it is insanely useful.

[@skippertheeyechild6621]

Aye, it does. There's a few QTE's where you have to deflect lasers with Blur's sword. I know it does it in the Orochee (sp?) boss fight.

[@heitorbatista5392]

Yes, there are QTE’s where this is the case, but I question the decision of teaching these mechanics in a 100% diagetic, although cinematic, way.

[@dashi-musashi351]

I _think_ I’m gonna check this game out. At first sight it doesn’t seem like the type of game I would ever get; looks like some kind of RTS, but that drawing mechanic sounds pretty interesting, and I keep seeing people recommend this as an action game with deep combat despite its look.

[@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253]

It absolutely is that. Hope you are enjoying it.

[@brucewayne7020]

this game is WONDERFUL man. I’ve been a fan for years even without playing and it lived up to all my expectations and even exceeded them. 10/10

[@DavidEssex8008]

Got it on the recommendation of your original review and I'm really enjoying it. Thanks.

[@kyrios2773]

I think, after years of Matthew beating this game over my head, I will finally try it looks quite fun.

[@Worse_Alex]

Incredibly disappointed you didn't end the review by saying "wonderful" 101 times

[@thegondola9877]

in the last fifteen seconds of the video, he says the word "wonderful" five times, which would be 101 if written in binary rly makes u think 🤔

[@NetConsole]

Yes, that would have been so hilarious and certainly not overstaying it's welcome.

[@Worse_Alex]

@@NetConsole Ok, boomer

[@ChaseFace]

@@Worse_Alex The death knell of one who has been properly refuted.

[@Oecobius33]

@@ChaseFace Next time don't try so hard... The OP was obviously joking, not making a serious suggestion.

[@codaxic1555]

I might try it out, I love these recommending vids!

[@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253]

How's that going ?

[@talkingfights]

thanks matthew you always make me smile hope you’re doing okay with the fam

[@grinkobaba9226]

I remember hearing the podcast the Super Best Friends did after this game out and them talking about this game and how good it is, but never actually talking about what makes it good. Now I actually feel like playing it because it looks and sounds right up my alley by how you've described it

[@Siehste-VideogameEssays]

There hasn't been a mission so far, where I didn't burst out into laughter with every single cutscene. Thanks a lot for the continuous recommendations, I love the game a lot!

[@ThePlayerWithPaws]

Thanks for reminding people of your love for this game. It deserves all the love it can get.

[@ericvargas5362]

your description of the weapon drawing mechanic makes me remember of Okami, where you had to draw the technics you wanted to use

[@FaustoRomano9]

That's likely where the pulled it from, considering it's made by the same people. Platinum games is the studio that the people from clover made after clover shut down.

[@LaerHeiSeiRyuu]

@@FaustoRomano9 Its Okami x Pikmin x Power Rangers x Bayonetta.

[@Chook181]

This captures how the game plays better than any trailers I've seen tbh I'm sold

[@ZedEdge]

YOU'RE wonderful. For real, though - your videos are perfect. And I now have a deep appreciation for this game that I didn't before.

[@froggywoggy473]

"No game, except Tetris, is without flaws." Subscribed

[@maxgarcia6231]

Thanks for reccomending the game. I always wanted to play it since the first trailer came out because wonder red gave me viewtiful joe vibes, but I didn't get a wii u until like 2015, and I had already forgotten about the game by then. This channel reminded me of it again, and I just finished my first playthrough yeaterday. It was pretty fucking great. One of the best games I played all year.

[@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253]

:) Same here. I think this game quite literally saved my life.

[@p__geni6110]

Finally got around to buying the game and it’s winning me over, thank you for making your review and this recommendation!

[@LaerHeiSeiRyuu]

Literal 10/10 game once you learn how it plays. Pure unadulterated joy.

[@LaerHeiSeiRyuu]

Making something perfect is really about tweaking what you think works and doesnt work. This is easier and easier the less moving parts you have in a concept ( Like Tetris for instance) But that can only come after you've made a thing and really thought for years and years about its strengths and weaknesses. This is why a game like melee is still being played to this day and continuing to evolve with the techniques that players bring to it to exploit the dynamics they're playing around with

[@LaerHeiSeiRyuu]

Kamiya adding multi unite morphs at the very last minute for the initial shipping schedule to ratchet up the fun of the game is a really good testament to this fact that there's only so much we can see at any one limited duration of time when we're creating something.

[@agt_pendergast8899]

I do think one thing that might put new players off is that taking damage carries more of a penalty to it than a game like Devil May Cry or Bayonetta. Typically, in those games, you take a hit and provided that you're still alive, you get knocked away, get back up, and you're ready to fight again. If you get hit in 101, not only does your leader get knocked back or crushed, but theres a good chance all your members will get scattered in all direction, making it so you can't attack/defend/dodge until you gather up at least 10 team mates, during which it seems very possible to get attacked again. One of the things the wonder liner can help out with is more quickly gathering up your team (as well as items you might not want to run all the way to or can't reach).

[@umbaupause]

You know what you reminded me of when explaining how the game itself is the post game content, somehow I thought about my time with Getting Over It. That's a good thing. A very good thing.

[@randomthoughtJB]

I started playing this game last year and I couldn't get into it so I put it down for awhile but I promised myself I would give it another chance. I retried it this year and it's one of the best action games I've played. There are a few things that annoy me like the camera at points not being zoomed out fair enough for me or in a shooter section checkpoint placing me near a wall with barely enough time to open to door but the combat and over the top action is some of the best I've seen in a long time.

[@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253]

Glad you liked it :) To put the camera back push and hold a dedicated button, which is on the "L1" if you are playing with a gamepad, which is really the only way to play TW101 effectively. As to Kamiya's obsession for the shooter sections... Ye-eah, they are a bit arcade-merciless. I advise you watch NinjaSayo's playthrough of those moments - he shows a couple of useful tricks in terms of wonder-liner usage in the underwater shooter segments. That ending, though, right ?) Man, *THAT* ending :)

[@randomthoughtJB]

@@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253 Yeah I knew to pull the camera back but there were times I felt like it could of been pulled back a bit more but it's not a deal barker and I'll check Ninjasayos videos out at some point. And yes the ending was quite spectacular ^.^

[@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253]

@@randomthoughtJB This game, man... It is literally one sole thing from 2020 that I absolutely needed. Kind of amazing how much more 2020 needed this 2013 game then 2013 itself. Basically everything happening in 009-C is absolutely over-the-top goodwill-filled excitement. I seriously can't remember the last game I played that had this type of *absolutely positive tone about itself* . The way characters move and talk , how and what they say, how they act in the face of danger... It's tear-worthy, really - makes you realize that this is a game carefully mascarading as a kid's entertainment piece, which is made by adults with some serious understanding of what heroism is.

[@pepi7404]

Aww, that was a really wholesome conclusion.

[@Matt-gh2zm]

Yes to 6 face button modern controllers. This would add so much. The genesis/saturn button layout is excellent.

[@jabronijackpot]

Matthew, this is the 7th week in a row you've shown the wonderful 101 in class

[@ducksauce2696]

4/10 - Gamespot. I am thankful there are critics like Matthew to help us uncover gems like the Wonderful 101 opposed to most gaming journalists who can't take the time to sink their teeth into a project more complex than a traffic sign.

[@RaengStinger]

Great video! Always great to see more W101 love, though from you it is expected. Great that you help the series out where you can. Bit surprised about the notion that menu-weapon swapping is somehow not mechanical, tend to prefer it personally compared to instant swapping. Think it gives a nice moment of rest and tactical reconsideration in games like ZoE2, MGS and Ninja Gaiden that use it nicely.

[@fonmaster8741]

Playing this right now on the Switch and it's damn fun! It takes a bit to learn the combat and it's frustrating at first but you really get better the more you play! Amazing game!

[@darinfeagins6050]

Considering the devs shouted out his previous review...perhaps that last gripe will get addressed!

[@FodieOneShinobi]

I bought the Wii U version of Wonderful 101 and it was magical. Legit one of the most good feeling games i've ever played. Just bought the remaster today... I cannot wait to enjoy something again.

[@Mercurius19]

Oh, I've been waiting for this! I still have a few gripes with the game (the camera at times especially), but they can't keep me from adoring this game!

[@CornishCreamtea07]

So I've had this on the Wii U for years, I got fairly far than quite as other stuff came out. I've since tried going back to it, however I've come to realise that this is not a game that you can just pick back up. So in order to complete it I have now got to go through early missions again to relearn how to play the game.

[@LaerHeiSeiRyuu]

mess around with the touch screen to reaclimate yourself to the pacing, then play with the stick once you've remembered how to use the various skills to control the flow of battle

[@joshuaquintero4817]

Crazy how God of War got the camera thing right originally and then the 4th game of the series regressed

[@weaverquest]

Can't relate. I don't really enjoy GoW 3 after playing GoW 4 and I play the latter all the time.

[@davidlynch4202]

Babe it's 4pm, time for your wonderful 101 playthrough

[@Alberich_Prince_of_Dwarves]

I wasn't keen on the artstyle (I'm still not overtly fond of it) but I'm a fan of Hideki Kamiya, so you've sold me on W101. I'll definitely get it.

[@chrispeng5502]

Other KZbinrs: Bloodborne is a masterpiece and almost perfect. Matthew: The lost soul art of Demon's Souls Other KZbinrs: Devil May Cry is an outdated and clunky game(while playing on NORMAL difficulty) Matthew: SS rank the DMD difficulty in your face. Other KZbinrs: Bioshock Infinity is 10 out of 10 Matthew: Nonsense plotline with average first-person shooting mechanics And you wonder why Matthew's fans love and respect him.

[@IDrinkLava]

"Other KZbinrs: Devil May Cry is an outdated and clunky game(while playing on NORMAL difficulty)" i hate that i know exactly what video you're referring to

[@chrispeng5502]

@@IDrinkLava Yep, there are few reviewers who can actually review DMC properly. They rushed the game and called it a "review"

[@sebsthexeno9460]

What review are you referring to that calls DMC clunky?

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

He said in streams that bloodborne is his favorite game on the ps4 so it’s not like he dislikes it.

[@chrispeng5502]

@@Gadget-Walkmen It's my favourite PS4 game as well but not my favourite Souls game or game. Guess that is why I am still playing on PS3 most of the time.