She went from C TIER to S TIER.

[@removelimitbreak7524]

I kinda love when people have a pocket character or a "lowtier" they love and then they find some DIRTY shit and single handedly makes people realize that bitch is broken. Shit like that makes me so happy. Especially when they hold that shit for tourney

[@seokkyunhong8812]

You are really feeling the Gobou hype train aren't you?

[@removelimitbreak7524]

@@seokkyunhong8812 who?

[@henriquefinger935]

@@removelimitbreak7524 Behemoth Typhoon.

[@themonoloco8245]

@@henriquefinger935 who?

[@henriquefinger935]

@@themonoloco8245 Down with the System.

[@jacoblorusso8571]

These character retrospectives have easily become my favorite videos on the channel. I remember watching a ton of P4A as a new casual FGC viewer back in the day, so it's very cool to be nostalgic about the game while learning a bunch of stuff that went over my head at the time

[@fortidogi8620]

THIS is why you dont oversell early balance and character analysis, even without patches.

[@thezard7013]

Nagoriyuki is a prime example

[@Aregulargameplayer]

Man I love the phrase “This doesn’t belong in modern fighting games.” Especially for a game I remember watching in my youth all the time. So much tech I wasn’t aware of back then. I know P4U didn’t have much of the same scene as P4A but I can’t wait for a retrospective of that because I hear it’s some grade A kusoge.

[@Chris_Chaos_]

I was not expecting this content this far down the line but this is some good stuff here. Great explanation on why S-Lab was messed up and going over the many situations she could put you in. I did not like fighting this every other week when myself and a few others were grinding this game with BananaKen. Axis, Miller and I knew how messed up this character was but as you said; others did not or weren't sold on it until more people saw how crazy things could get with the character. Another note: I'm not a fan of my commentary in the UFGT set, you can probably tell with how rough it was since it was my first time doing it EVER, I was more of a spectator than commentator here lol.

[@lordknightfgc]

Great story line for the character, glad to hear you enjoyed it. Also of course commentary was scratchy, it was almost 10 years ago at this point lol

[@ChunandRice]

Playing Yukiko against S-Lab was basically the worst fighting game experience I ever had, and that still stays to this day because I couldn't break the bull

[@reddevilyi]

P4A was my introduction to anime FGs and is still one of my favorite fighting games. Love to see you making content for it

[@qspec2002]

Age of Empires 4 just came out, and it is legitimately interesting to see how differently that community approaches tier lists. For them, it seems that a tier list is a snapshot in time, and they update them regularly as the game gets figured out. In the FG having a character go from bottom tier to top tier speaks to a fault in the earlier list. In the RTS genre (or just AoE4 specifically?) it just speaks to how knowledge about a certain faction has changed over time.

[@Ritsu362]

Props for still giving the ggs and shaking hands. I’m so used to seeing salty smash player compilations and that I kinda forgot how you’re supposed to act even when you lose like that in a tourney. Didn’t even know Labrys could combo into that IK but good on him for pulling it off in a tourney!

[@LrdSqk]

Really glad to see all this P4U content recently! I didn't know what a fighting game OR persona was when this/P4U2 came out so I never got to experience it in its prime I'm still holding out for a sequel or port but knowing people still care about the game is enough

[@amphal4467]

We got our port!

[@pauljung9620]

lets call this the "Nago Syndrome"

[@swkki9461]

Nago got huge buffed EARLY and no one had the opportunity to sit down with launch to see how good he was. Bad characters (which launch Nago wasn't) getting buffed into top tier is a different video series.

[@kogazor]

This one is a treat. I have fond memories of the P4A era, and this fight was a defining moment in the history of its competitive scene. Omega hype and inspiring.

[@SumEpithet]

LordKnight: "Any questions?" Me: "Do you still have those pants?"

[@risingpheonix7740]

I remember seeing the Shadow Labrys IK in Grand Finals the first time and thinking "man, it's nice to see LK get blown up for once' Current me can only think, with this knowledge, that Shadow Labrys is mad goofy unfun and happy to see LK staying winning after all this time.

[@wakkaseta8351]

I thought the Mitsuru meme was that she only needs one button to win matches.

[@destrinbriar1019]

This was a nice watch post surgery, but i gotta say that the way you handled your loss in video is way better than most people i see online. That year had lots of great matches.

[@yourbellboy]

WOW! That super now holds the WR for the 'Game Design I May Never Forgive' Speedrun Any% Category!

[@0ctopusComp1etely]

I just came from watching the "Why Labrys is bad" video, and I kind of just had a realization. In a way, both of the Labrys's are about momentum and resource-management. Labrys is just mostly internal with the axe levels (and bad), while Shadow Labrys is external with managing Asterius, Persona cards, Burst, and Meter. Most characters outside of Elizabeth could still relatively play without their persona in the first Arena, but Shadow Labrys lived and died by making sure you kept Asterius healthy and punching while watching for your own chance to use your Awakening specials. I can say with experience, I don't know if I've played any other fighting-game character that felt so good to take damage as. Since every hit point taken off gets you closer to Awakening and gets you Meter, which is exactly what you want for your strongest form, it's like you're getting a refund from your opponent every time you take damage. You almost feel yourself getting stronger until you get to just BURST all that payout right at the end of your lifebar when you should feel weakest.

[@RedCaderyn]

I forgot how this clip sounded like without "rules of nature" playing.

[@Fluid_O]

Word? Glad to finally see the Persona 4 content after you said you'd make more 9 months ago lmao. Appreciate the content, LK!

[@AchedSphinx]

then guilty gear strive happened.

[@rachetmarvel931]

@@AchedSphinx Yeah, it's a great game.

[@absoul112]

17:29 That is the wildest shit I have ever seen and I've played Mahvel.

[@duo317]

I can't wait for the ken+koromaru vid.

[@theWIIISEguy]

I always hate feeling like I have to convince people that fighting games constantly evolve. You don't just play for a few weeks or months even.. and say "People have pretty much figured out all the characters" and conversations that revolve around games needing immediate patches. People are still finding tech in old arcade fighters. I wish there was more discussion on these kinds of things. So that the precedent is set. The FGC, especially the new/younger FGC. Should embrace growing alongside their games. We see unsung heros and characters all the time.

[@ZhangHe2369]

I was in that tournament (went 4-2 with naoto iirc). Couldn't see myself in the crowd but i was able to see that ik in person.

[@TeaDubz]

Shadow characters are one of the most broken things I've seen in fighting games

[@LordDio]

only in p4u2 2.0

[@ZeBoSDG]

Shadow labrys is different actual shadow type characters in ultimax, for the most part shadows suck besides a few, unless its p4au 2.0 where they all broken

[@fortidogi8620]

Right, Shadow Labrys came with the original P4A, before the concept of a 'shadow version' of every character came with P4A2. She was the final boss, and her differences from regular labrys (regulabrys) were the basis of every shadow character. ...So youre right, but also shes the OG.

[@AchedSphinx]

yeah they were bullshit, but pretty fun to get that touch of death combo. though I guess it'd get boring after that point though.

[@prrocker9637]

I remember shadow labrys being good BUT her biggest issue in arena 1 was how little cards she had considering her persona is always out

[@FuzzySnugs]

I remember I stopped playing ranked matches in P4A cause I got tired of getting perfected by Banana Ken.

[@ggmasterguiltygear6315]

This is why strive needs INSTANT KILLS.

[@kide9747]

Oh God, I somehow blocked all memory of S. Labrys from my mind. That character was disgusting

[@teirce2225]

I liked this video but I wish it was more focused on HOW/WHY a “low tier” character rose, rather than how you were trying to adapt to fight them. Still good content as always LK, keep it up.

[@Kelohmello]

I miss this game. There was so much excitement around this as it was coming out and through it's entire competitive lifetime. P4U2 just wasn't the same.

[@skiff3714]

Persona retrospective vids and just retrospective videos in general are my favorite kinds from LK

[@tristanbryan3067]

The persona fighting games look so dope I'm hoping the make one for persona 5 since it's the biggest persona ever i believe

[@raionbomber75]

Dang this some good content, really like hearing your thoughts on match-ups

[@hcaelBBleach]

Never forget bananaken

[@Milpy]

What game is this?

[@fortidogi8620]

Hm!

[@NotFortheMoonay]

Depending on the clip, a dancing game

[@hihigocat]

ha its the funny persona guy (love you moopoke)

[@lordknightfgc]

Did you know they made a Persona 4 fighting game?

[@Milpy]

@@lordknightfgc WHAT

[@probablydeadoof19]

the enkanomiya soundtrack fits with everything zamn

[@Sceppyo]

Damn, he won in the white pants? You k ow that shit is hype then

[@JackTheRustler1332]

Arcsys said something about p5A getting looked into after GBFV released. That was 2 years ago. Where is my P5A

[@effay3204]

I've never played P4Arena before and this is fascinating

[@jordanpiggott11]

2:06😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 i felt that in my soul

[@MrPizzaVIP]

Holy shit dude last time I saw you was nearly a decade ago on tournament videos back when I was super into persona 4 arena THIS IS SO NOSTALGIC HAHAHA 🤣 Brings back my teenage years yo I was a shabrys main and I was rooting against you all the time against bananaken but its good to see you doing well brotha!! I hope life is treating you well and keep up the good work!!

[@GHeinz]

is your outro song a bug fables remix? sounds very similar. enjoying the vids.

[@mrhades113]

Shadow Labrys has always been my favorite character in this game.

[@Mishimachine]

P4A was my first fighting game, and still love it. I was extra trash back then, but I do remember watching banannaken a lot cuz my brother played shadow labrys.

[@isayahjenkins8922]

These videos have been getting me hype for msrch

[@lucasmacedo7145]

Great video

[@smusmuh7113]

Anyone know the music in the background

[@g_CashMoney]

Glad to see this game is coming out so I can play it for the first time! No rollback but I have friends to play it with so I can enjoy it still

[@whatisorc]

Great video to explain how op she is

[@muhammadnour283]

Lmao nice video these retrospectives are cool

[@Zetra7]

Im just here for more videos of YOUNG LK out here in these tourneys.

[@NuageMH]

It's sad that this game never came out on pc, I would've liked to play it

[@psyonicpanda]

You can say Titanomachia is scrubby but damn it's cool.

[@GreenT_LoR]

Yo, legit the Shadow Labrys stress made me quit

[@TrueClipsDen]

I'm gonna assume bananaken is in this vid

[@rhettoric5796]

I used to be really into this and P4U. I wanna know: are people into P4A again? Have ppl given up on P4U?

[@joeyjoestar472]

Do you still own those white pants?

[@shauntexas6964]

bro I had no idea that was you in this video lol

[@yhormbbgc5465]

Great. Now give sum love to regular labrys.

[@michaef10]

God shadow lab is so cool. i loved playing her in p4 arena but i got the games after the online died so im praying we get a pc port or p5 arena or something i really want to take her online at some point.

[@containeduniverselow4790]

Never happening.

[@TimCortez]

@@containeduniverselow4790 lol

[@containeduniverselow4790]

@@TimCortez I know right. lol hopefully Rollback is added. They have the time if it's not already in.

[@Freshman_FGC]

U prolly already know this, BUT, the PC port comes out in 2 days. Also, they're adding rollback in the summer

[@ThekidSpot]

how are you playing this? On xbox/ps3?

[@chozo914]

Great vid, p4 da best. Ken a GOAT but Combofiend will always be my fav ShadLab player lol

[@blckmarvl5652]

i played teddie, i didnt even she could do all that lol

[@jiroaisawa3561]

Persona 5 areana when???

[@back_dash]

with Nahobino as a guest character lmao

[@bobjones5939]

They don’t want us to be happy brother

[@ZzigZaG00NIN]

Damn p4a is more crazy to me the most you show it

[@DavimonVtube]

I love Asterius.

[@z4ngetsu20]

I just want to play this on pc.

[@Dragonboy55564]

I love more persona content!

[@saetzero_the_moon_king]

i still miss p4. lovely game and regular labrys was top girl girl. D:

[@Zadamanim]

that first clip has been my favorite p4a moment of all time so it makes me happy to see it in this vid

[@megatenshi]

P4A is an appropriately bullshit game for the source material, ngl

[@milesprower6110]

lol, wow. She wasn't a S tier? but how if she's so OP in every way...! - the guy who only knows to mash buttons in an opening/punish

[@MusicoftheDamned]

This is just more proof of why day 1 impressions or even month 1 impressions of characters are basically always (extremely) inaccurate to some degree, much less entire tier lists. This only gets more true the more the playstyle of the character in question diverges from the game's default mechanics. Having an impression is inevitable, but the sheer amount of people who act like theirs is definitive and there's nothing to ever be explored or improved upon has always been rather annoying. I would say it's weird that such "definitive" takes have continued into a time where patches and DLC characters exist, but that's humanity for you, so I'm not actually surprised. Bitching about humanity aside, it's always nice to see Shadow Labrys even if Titanomachia is kinda dumb. A bit funny how that move is dirtier than Fire Break despite its inputs and ending being blockable (unless it's the command grab).

[@QuantemDeconstructor]

Despite people saying Sol was SSS+ in Strive Zato still had some filthy stuff on him

[@zatherog]

Your videos are a little low on volume for me.

[@morbiuslikeslean4201]

W video

[@Swash_Buckler]

Lmao

[@joellera]

[@hcaelBBleach]

Omg it is hahahahabab

[@Wirly__]

1st