ROUND 2: Johnny vs. Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition

[@ModernHog]

"I play Shantae games for the plot"

[@runningoncylinders3829]

All that lore about the mermaids is deeper than the Mariana Trench. Cuphead can vouch for me.

[@moonsquid1019]

Very thick plot

[@suhaybwars]

Rly?

[@thelvadam5834]

P L O T

[@mcnierstenen9017]

I play shantae for the gameplay - borderline pedophiles

[@Gat720Dua]

Actually the idea of Shantae swinging around what is essentially a bag filled with a corpse reminds me of a kill in Jason X.

[@StarlightMagician]

Beach mode, also known as "WHO THOUGHT IMPLEMENTING SUNBURN INTO GAMEPLAY WAS A GOOD IDEA?!" Mode.

[@scissorman44]

They took cues from Megaman Zero. That level is a bitch

[@deceseze]

at least you get shantae in a bikini

[@papaG6423]

@@scissorman44 Zero 4 was a very... Interesting sequel

[@mcnierstenen9017]

@@deceseze yeah, obviously. That's the entire point of the mode, do you really think they came up with gameplay mechanics first?

[@StarlightMagician]

@@mcnierstenen9017 It's really telling that not only does Beach mode have the most forgiving Speedrun timer out of all the costume modes, but that the bosses all have lower health (the Dual Barons fight still made me wanna rip my hair out. By the time I was done with them I felt what Charriii5 felt like after beating Data Xion in KH3 Re:Mind).

[@bomberfett3439]

Huh rotty tops helping shantae by hiding inside her pillow. "Friends" to the end indeed

[@AllNoneBlakCox]

Yar Har fiddle tee dee This game is much better with DLC

[@SmoothTurtle840]

Polymorphic Black Steve I mean, the same goes for almost any game with DLCs. For example, the Fallout games, Destiny (even with DLC it was still bad, but the added content made it much better than its original state), or any other MMORPG.

[@J2ojuiced95]

This game still has one of the best soundtracks I’ve heard in recent years.

[@Laekith]

Pirate's Curse's is still better.

[@0rderSol]

Check out Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

[@Flamestar320]

It's so good that I have 2 copies of the soundtrack. Yes, really.

[@J2ojuiced95]

Manu Sic I definitely prefer the Pirates Curse version of Burning Town.

[@Flamestar320]

I wish the franchise's soundtracks were available for digital download.

[@Blappyboop]

Me: I like shantae for the soundtrack My friend: sure Shows soundtrack My friend: I understand

[@johnlawful2272]

i would pay for a hentai

[@mrmaclovin255]

Soundtracks shit. Your in it for the tittys

[@Flamestar320]

I have 2 copies of this game's soundtrack. No joke.

[@giroandkarin2822]

@@Flamestar320 Why 2? Did you like the soundtrack THAT much

[@Flamestar320]

@@giroandkarin2822 Things happen to CDs sometimes. Can't hurt to have an extra copy.

[@ret_2_go]

Dude is always so chill and mature, almost never really shows anger. Great content bro

[@thesupergamingheroes1153]

It’s amazing to see how far you’ve come John. I’ve been watching you since I was 8 (2008) and you’re still my favorite youtuber. You’re amazing man. Keep climbing to the top.

[@dreamsdeep1076]

Hero Same I’ve been watching him since I was 6th grader now I’m senior in high school

[@pancakemix1170]

Your profile picture goes oddly well with your comment

[@thesupergamingheroes1153]

Pancakemix Because I’m a big Naruto fan boy. I have many heroes. John is one. And that’s what my own channel is centered around!

[@dreamsdeep1076]

Hero That’s cool

[@TheGamersShade]

so I've been trying to teach myself 3d modeling and animation, and in the middle a decent sized project I learned I didn't name some things correctly and it's screwing everything up, fortunately I have a new somecallmejohnny video to watch as I fix it.

[@MackenziiRivers]

good luck with that and i hope youve not lost those files somehow

[@valydendor4472]

As someone going into 3D animation as well, I bid you the best of luck.

[@Harbluia]

As someone who studied animation both 2D & 3D I wish the best of luck to you... Also make multiple copies of different saved files it may save you trouble in the long run.

[@themcguinnessexperiment617]

Every time Johnny uploads a video, I'm reminded of how great it is to be subscribed to him.

[@ChillStreamsLive]

Might wanna rethink that.....

[@themcguinnessexperiment617]

@@ChillStreamsLive what do you mean?

[@ChillStreamsLive]

@@themcguinnessexperiment617 Stick around and find out.

[@speedy932key4]

This game has become one of my absolute favorite games to play. It's one of the only two games I've completed to 100%, the other one being crash bandicoot 2. the soundtrack is such a treat to my ears, and I love the characters and their personalities so much

[@ThatTravGuy]

I love that you bring back the classic outro card for these ROUND 2 vids. I dig the new endcard, but I got a soft spot for the classics.

[@BugsyFoga]

Who's hyped for Shantae 5 😁👌

[@bugzyfloatymon]

Humans

[@hunam1464]

Loves me some Shantae.

[@branimirstoilov8640]

Do we actually have a solid release date for that yet? Everywhere I check it's a nebulous 'Late 2019' listing.

[@stevenbowen8098]

I hyped for shantae 5

[@samuelgiles7571]

It would be great if Shantae 5 had full voice acting

[@hermannator1]

your first HGH video was what got me into the shantae series and now its one of my favorite series and im with you pirates curse is the best thank you for introducing me to this amazing series

[@MrGamerofmusic]

That Jazz song from the game works so well in your video

[@thebandanadee8265]

8:43 Shantae wearing that outfit reminds me of Ibuki.

[@saturn_wolf]

I don't think I've ever been this early to a Johnny video!

[@ZodiacBackwards]

Facts

[@nonstopspark2342]

Same

[@valydendor4472]

For me that was Pokemon Black

[@jjtailsX2]

For real same here

[@patrickmoran2993]

me neither

[@CaptainGriffin]

beach mode, also known as: "THIS MODE BLOWS *throws it in the toilet*"

[@vassel6643]

The fact that I got the reference is just...

[@mcnierstenen9017]

Also known as the "our game is really lacking, how do we make this up to our backers? I dont know just throw shantae in a bikini, it'll shut all the neckbeards up" mode

[@oopadoop9291]

@@mcnierstenen9017 ooor, a mode added for fun 😐

[@mcnierstenen9017]

@@oopadoop9291 do you really think they thought of the mechanics before the idea of putting shantae in a bikini?

[@NanaKyoto]

This reminds me of the fact that DuckTales Remastered, another WayForward game, is getting delisted. Or, is already delisted should you read this after it got delisted.

[@matthewdunaway7622]

To be fair that game is on last gen systems and they did make physical copies that did come out here at the very least unlike certain titles (Strider, DND CoM, Scott Pilgrim, and others)

[@neotricksterzero143]

The license is expiring with Disney. Sucks but that's how it goes more or less.

[@keijijohnson9754]

Matthew Dunaway - Last time I checked, the physical copies only consisted of a code and a pin. No disc to speak of.

[@keijijohnson9754]

Do you really need to wast so much space for that one update?😒

[@ThePreciseClimber]

@@keijijohnson9754 That was the first release. They later released a proper physical version.

[@jf4132]

and its also great that Japanese animation studio Trigger animated the opening for Shantae 5. You, the guys who made anime such as Kill la Kill, Little Witch Academia, and SSSS. Gridman............ And Darling in the Franxx but hey everyone has their pitfalls every once in a while.

[@SmoothTurtle840]

Jordan Fazende I hope they don’t do the sprite work for the actual game or then the animations will only have a handful of frames per second. That’s because almost every anime ever lacks fluid motion.

[@jf4132]

@@SmoothTurtle840 True but fluidity can be done. Watch the Megaman X OVA Day of Sigma which was animated by Production IG. And Trigger can do fluidity when it come to their action scenes and pure insanity.

[@giraffedragon6110]

The next round 2 (or at least one that should exist down the line) is shovel knight. Back when you did it the first time you only covered Shovel of Hope and mentioned the plague knight DLC was popping up. Once king of cards has released (hopefully in the coming months) it’ll be a good time to have round 2 cover the three other campaigns and side modes.

[@m.mproductions2461]

Shantae but without hair whipping. Good luck with that

[@xXNightmareZero8Xx]

Whipping*

[@m.mproductions2461]

@@xXNightmareZero8Xx thanks

[@pinkiemeowstic89]

Real talk: playing as Rottytops was the best part of Friends to the End. Not just because she's currently my favorite of Shantae's group of allies, but she's just so damn fun to fight baddies with. If the game after Risky Revolution comes with multiple characters to play as in the main campaign, I hope they keep Rotty as her leg-swinging, head-tossing, enemy-pummeling playable self (also that they allow Sky to have three bird platforms at a time instead of just the one).

[@weirdotzero7065]

Johnny "I recommend Shantae and the Pirates Curse". Me "But I don't like Metroidvania games". Johnny "..." Me "..." Johnny (throws me out a 10 story window)

[@VioStarclad]

I love Pirate's Curse and 1/2 Genie Hero, looking forward to Shantae 5!

[@ShadowWarriorLuke]

I agree that Pirate's Curse is the better game, honestly. I think part of this game's problem is similar to Devil May Cry 4 SE. Lots of characters and mechanics to play with but not really enough levels to play around in.

[@wahoo8683]

I'm still excited for the next Shantae game to arrive and hopefully anew TV show to go along with It! :D

[@ChaoticMeatballTV]

I love how you say Shantae 5 and we immediately get the title of "The Seven Sirens" only a few days after you release this video. They're working against us, I swear lol.

[@air-head3961]

Holy fuck hearing the round 2 voice clip over the opening of half geinie hero's theme is so fucking cool

[@ciberkid22]

Johnny is the only youtuber I know of that doesn't do the obligatory "smash like and subscribe" thing unless necessary (*cough* KZbin screwing up) and that's one thing I really appreciate about his content. That and the videos are very rewatchable like the AVGN videos.

[@ChillStreamsLive]

Yep. But he might not be around much longer.

[@ciberkid22]

@@ChillStreamsLive Dang how come?

[@ChillStreamsLive]

@@ciberkid22 You don't go on Twitter, do you?

[@ChillStreamsLive]

@@ciberkid22 I probably shouldn't say "Won't be around much longer" because knowing America and who this dudes fans truly are.... he might get even bigger.... But, there's been a bit back and forward between myself and his dumb fans/colleagues/whoever. Go listen to him on his Twitter. He might drop a hint or two. Or find my Twitter channel.

[@ChillStreamsLive]

@@ciberkid22 Let's have a bit of fun. I want to pose a hypothetical question to you, since you seem to be one of the smarter SomeCallMeJon fans. Let's suppose a murder happened. And you discover that I am trying to conceal evidence of the victim's killing. What would you think of me? Be completely honest in your answer.

[@thecardusguy5610]

Woah.. I literally just beat the last boss in Risky’s Revenge. Timing.

[@a1goldenrunner]

I am actually having trouble with navigation in it. Any advice?

[@thecardusguy5610]

A1Golden Runner Sorry, but what do you mean by that exactly?

[@a1goldenrunner]

@@thecardusguy5610 is there an NPC I can talk to to figure out what I'm supposed to be doing?

[@thecardusguy5610]

A1Golden Runner Nope, I don’t think so (Buuut I played the IOS version so I dunno if that changes in the Wii U/Steam/PS4 ports). I didn’t think it was necessary though, the world was rather small and it’s generally a linear experience. Where are you stuck exactly?

[@daehan8227]

huh your love for the shantae series does remind I should try to see if wayforward or someone uploaded the demo of a shantae they never released for the gba i believe its working title was Risky's Revolution.

[@DoctorTex]

Johnny should look at the Blaster Master Zero games. As a Metroidvania fan, I'm sure he'd get a kick out of them.

[@triforce_tri]

The one video I was waiting for the most ever since you announced the round 2 series.

[@TapuArt]

I had no idea the mighty switch force mode was a thing, I fucking LOVE those games

[@tannerprice2018]

Okay, Rottytops throwing her head and her body just teleporting back to where the head landed, that’s just funny to me.

[@Gale_Storm_]

How the dark magic functions for Risky is how I imagined the Magic jams should've functioned in Risky's Revenge.

[@kaelmic7476]

Oh, I straight-up hated the controlling bolo. It was such a painful experience. My biggest issue with all of the modes except for Ninja mode was that they were all so slow paced. It's one of the reasons I think Pirate's curse was the best as Shante actually matched the size of her stages

[@MrGamer07100]

I like how you always mention Pirates Curse. Because it is indeed still the best Shantae game. I did enjoyed Half Genie for what it is, and I pretty agree it’s the second best recommended in the series. I been eagerly awaiting round 2 of this one ever since this series! Actually before that. All the DLC content maid the game a much more complete satisfying package. And I have to admit it’s still annoying repeating through the same stages, and lack of dungeons. But I like the effort of changing up character interaction dialogues, and gameplay changes. Thanks for everyone who backed up the game, and all your contributions for allowing as much content as possible to be added. I won’t have craziest expectations for the next game, but I’m sure it’ll at least be good too. Of course the bigger hope is the next Pirates Curse. Good review, and game.

[@InfinityMayo]

Great return review, I thought the changes in Half-Genie Hero UE was really nice and made just a nice, robust package

[@horricule451]

I am like 90% sure that the beach mode exists just for fanservice

[@BeastGamer-eu8xn]

A round 2 on Minecraft of Terraria would be great.

[@roguerifter9724]

Beach mode brings back very unfond memories of summer when I was sux. I spent some time in a wading pool with no shirt and ended up getting second degree sunburns on most of my back.

[@Dragon_Ninja_Gamer]

Yo, Johnny....you almost done with the Pokémon Marathon?

[@StuffWePlay]

Speaking of Wayforward, I need to finally buy their Ducktales remake

[@christopherstead1203]

Day 1 of waiting for the Gen 5 Part 2 review

[@valydendor4472]

We can hold out.

[@christopherstead1203]

@@valydendor4472 Hopefully

[@DekuScrub_]

I unironically think there should be a round 2 of Johnny vs Minecraft seeing how much the game has evolved and how it's seen a recent resurgence.

[@wannabean6622]

The transformations seem to be quite similar, mechanics-wise, to those in Wonder Boy : The Dragon's Trap. The latter of which is a great, if short, Metroidvania style Remake of Wonder Boy 3.

[@solaris6428]

It's great to see you revisiting this game again Johnny.

[@UltimaKeyMaster]

That seems to be the thing with all these extra modes in this game, they just seem to all be fluff on top of a lacking regular game. The reason things like Richter Mode and all those other Metroidvania-era alternate character modes were so enticing is because the regular game is lengthy enough and decently challenging enough on its own (at least the first time you play them), but ten thousand new play styles on a lacking base game is just going to make that stick out more by playing as something it's not really suited for. It's also why I never got around to something like the extra characters in Mighty Gunvolt Burst. Having borderline limitless Special Weapon customization from the get-go is way more interesting to me than a paid DLC moveset when they could've added other stages and weapon types to exponentially multiply your options. It SHOULD be exciting to have extra characters in a Not Mega Man game, but Burst's stages are just okay to me that even throwing in a Zero-like character isn't gonna fix.

[@cixlo]

shantae has enough melanin to deal with the sun. it doesn't make sense

[@kendricktruong5886]

I got Shantae and the pirates curse 2 days ago and beat it yesterday. It was my first Shantae game and I had fun with it.

[@sketchbookonline2040]

Finally, the Round 2 I’ve been waiting for

[@krabs6457]

i wish i stopped playing beach mode after the tower climb because the fight against hypno baron in beach mode is actually torturous

[@specknacken6507]

Can't wait for Round 2 for AM2R 1.5 next year. The last few updates made an already great game even better thanks to a passionate community.

[@Sgt-Wolf]

Funny the other day I just finished watching your pirates course live stream archives.

[@tigerguy9657]

You got me into the Shantae series, and it's so cool

[@paoerfulone1089]

Well, I better get to applying for more jobs so I can land something so- *Sees new Johnny video* Eh, that can wait.

[@Michael-590]

Friends to the End Mode was easily the best DLC mode. You basically know what to expect with Risky's mode, but not so much when playing as Shantae's friends. I hope they're playable from the beginning in the next game, or at least have their own levels. Also, Beach Mode was definitely harder for me than Hardcore Mode, especially during boss fights. Fighting Hypno Baron and Squid Baron was nerve wracking because only one of them would drop sunscreen. So, if you took one of them out (usually squid baron in my experience), and didn't weaken the other boss enough beforehand, you're stuck fighting the other boss, who would be behaving more aggressively and being more evasive, while constantly worrying about your depleting sunscreen meter.

[@stenchvanilla4892]

Johnny imitating X4 Sigma: Are you ready for Round 2! For new reviews you should imitate X4 colonel and say: Show me what you got!

[@TheCreepypro]

nice to see this game and these developers not just around but still putting out good stuff!

[@Lifeonfoodstamps]

Jammies mode was a lot of fun, a maxed out sheep attack killed everything lol

[@Rough_Estimates]

But this isn't Pokemon! Jk Thanks for the videos as always

[@AlphaladZXA]

Kinda wish he would do this style more for marathons throwing some other stuff in here and there kinda like what happened with kingdom hearts

[@claytonblackmore7832]

But all your favourite pokemon are still there like chimchar, zubat, donphan and tank.

[@KidSnivy69]

Isn't that how Pokémon fans reacted to Town?

[@AlphaladZXA]

@@claytonblackmore7832 what?

[@claytonblackmore7832]

@@AlphaladZXA all the transformations are species that have also been pokemon

[@rumotu]

Tbh I felt left down with the ultimate edition release. I was no backer of the game, yes, but still. I bought it on my pc. Then when it came out on switch I bought that and every dlc, and after some time they release the ultimate edition which is a) cheaper b) has more content in it, including one you can't get on "normal edition". So basicly if I want to play it I need to buy the game for 3rd time.

[@colleenglanville8293]

It's awesome that you're looking at this game again, because honestly this game is my favourite! 😄😁👍

[@anonymousgamer5771]

Shantae is going to be a guest character in Indivisible, coming October 8th.

[@JetpackGamer456]

I’ve been waiting for this one for a while

[@FrameRater]

So looking WayForward to 5hantae.

[@Shadowofawolf]

Shantae 5 honestly gives me vibes they went out with full fledged voice acting

[@LeMasterofSwords]

These games are so good lucking. And the character portraits are also amazing

[@Merry_Adventure]

Real talk tho when you doing “Bloodstained”

[@mjm8272]

Sigma round 2 voice. Great choice my dude

[@Harbluia]

So what I'm getting from this video is that "Shantae 1/2 Genie Hero" before all the DLC was more like "Blandtae 1/2 Finished Kickstarter"???

[@SmoothTurtle840]

It wasn’t bland and was worth the price, plus if you were a backer you got all the DLC for free.

[@WaddleDee105]

Yeah, basically. The level design is really uninspired and it's too easy to cheese the whole game, plus it was way too short. It really felt incomplete. Honestly, even the free DLC doesn't really fix any of this because it's all extra modes.

[@Harbluia]

@@SmoothTurtle840 Calm down I was merely making a broad assumption based on Johnny's opinion of the game before the DLC was added.

[@Harbluia]

So I dunno if anyone cares about this comment anymore but I bought the "Day One Edition" of the "Ultimate Edition" of this game for myself as a sort of Christmas gift to myself aaaaaand. ... This games alright. I've played a majority of the modes with Pirate Queen and the Main story being my favourites of them but they still have minor flaws. Generally with the level design and there's a little too much backtracking for my taste. The other modes are enjoyable in their own right but with the exception of "Friends To The End" they're all clearly after thoughts to the other modes. Anyway the Ultimate Edition clearly is the best... Edition of the game but for those who only got the base game and aren't backers are probably best just sticking to the main story, Pirate Queen Quest & Friends To The End. ... I'll still probably use the name Blandtae as a sort of light-hearted trollish nickname for the series though.

[@booby6232]

Johnny you should do Terraria round 2 since there have been many updates since you reviewed it

[@marcdimartino9118]

Agreed, I remember he really enjoyed it his first time through.

[@vulpes6144]

11:16: I just heard Eggman from the Sonic Boom Cartoon: PILLOW FIIIGHT!

[@gamerprince-tl5hg]

Am I the only one who prefers Half Genie Hero's level design? I liked the challenging platforming experience and Shantae's movement is so snappy and quick that it's really fun. Pirates Curse level design too easy and simple imo and I kinda wish the areas were connected like Risky's Revenge and not just split into different islands. Still I did very much enjoy Pirates Curse and if there's anything that I wish would come back from that game, its the dungeons. I might replay both of these games again later this year (even after the 3+ times i played HGH because I love that game).

[@Strongmount]

Ok, when you said Sophia the Third, I actually thought you were talking about a Nick Jr. character😂

[@cronasan6931]

I wanna play that kitty costume at the end if the video soooooooo badly

[@RyuuSix]

At this point, I would like a spin off game completely focused on Risky, her gameplay is pretty much the one from Pirate's Curse.

[@JoakimOtamaa]

Just finished the main game today. I played every game except the first one 'cause my ROM just won't work on Visual Boy Advance and after Johnny's review I just watched a speed run instead. I guess I'll be playing the Risky, Friends Officer and the Ninja Mode while waiting for Seven Sirens. After that they should remake the first one and make it as good as Pirate's Curse but the visuals from 4 and 5.

[@Count_agious]

#ShantaeforSMASH!!!

[@Galatea_ZX]

what’s that music you used at the end of the video? it’s so catchy

[@RaxonXVI]

Pirates curse is one of my favorite games of all-time wish half genie hero was as good I mean it's better then the first two but pirates curse had such amazing level design and a fun story

[@themoviemaker29]

You need to collaborate with ProZd

[@jeremyetremblay6663]

Say Johnny what do you think of shantae and the seven sirens now?

[@Jojje4567]

Biggest problem i had with the ”gem level up” system was that once you maxed out your level, no gems would add to the counter. Meaning a single hit would instantly send you down in power. If you would have been able to collect at least a few more gems over the max level, you’d have more room for error before being downgraded.

[@scissorman44]

That's how it works in Cave Story too

[@UltimaKeyMaster]

@@scissorman44 There's a couple weapons in Cave Story that you hit the max level but can still up the gauge a tiny bit with a few extra gems. One hit still is enough to take you down a level, but you could pick up enough to boost it back up without needing more.

[@ciregoku]

"Bitch!" Jon 2019

[@bluevelocity9166]

It’s so wired. I’ve never played a Shantae game at all but I desperately want her in Smash. I even voted for back in Smash 4. Hope her spirt doesn’t decrease her chances.

[@MSR_47]

Johnny have you heard of a game called OneShot its an indie game similiar to undertale can you check it out? I dont have any hope that hes gonna play but i still like to say ideas

[@AlexRN]

At this rate Johnny won’t need to make a Round 2 video for Bloodstained Ritual of the Night because he’ll end up doing the review after all the announced free DLCs (modes, multiplayer, etc) are out!

[@Nuggtendo]

Im grabbing a physical copy for switch after watching this!

[@tgonzalez1983]

I like this series of games. Sure it’s cheesy but the gameplay is fun. Nice fan service too. Miss the sprite work from the originals but it’s not bad. Seems like LRG releases every single game for every single Nintendo or PlayStation console.

[@LightningStarSC]

Now that Shantae Half Genie Hero Ultimate Edition is done, I really hope that A Hat in Time is next up for Round 2 considering that both Seal the Deal and Nyakuza Metro are already out and most other candidates for Round 2 (Delicious Last Course, Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated, etc) are yet to release.

[@ThatNobodyXain]

10:14 that is straight up the bubble powerup from 2 of their earlier titles sabrina the animated series: zapped and it's sequel sabrina the animated series: spooked. Look them up sometime, altho the bosses are its weak point(they're too easy) its a neat set of games that predates the shantae series

[@yusufisa7135]

I was going to go to my fathers funeral to morn his death But then you just had to upload a Johnny vs video

[@jadespider5451]

Im sorry

[@Laekith]

Bruh momento

[@yusufisa7135]

Just so people know I am being sarcastic if that wasn’t obvious enough

[@jillfirth3649]

Yes think you Johnny

[@blitz4506]

Johnny uploading this the same week we got more info for Shantae 5...

[@joshuawalker3222]

I hope shantae 5 will be like pirates curse

[@masterofdoom5000]

Ninja Mode is the only addition I felt satisfying if at the very least....because of a movement speed upgrade. There's a lot of uninspired level design or empty space in the game that is just more fun to get through with the wild manoeuvrability Ninja has.