DOWN WHERE WE BELONG (feat. Danny of Game Grumps) | Space Quest 6 pt. 1

[@MrWhitman]

He returned the SCS GOLIATH. However, from what I've heard about it in fan theory, the intro where Roger Wilco was decommissioned and no recognition given for his true contribution was because StarCon was doing a coverup. They didn't want to admit that one of their star members was part of the illegal dumping scandal, a villainous blob, and they allowed a near galaxy spanning plague to almost happen, so Roger became the fall guy.

[@swempytimes]

Wow, I'm impressed by Danny's view on the series, it's clear he really loves the series, I'm very glad.

[@spacequesthistorian]

Danny's a peach.

[@TheTrueSuper]

I like it when Dan talks about stuff he likes

[@Gradius6]

The outrageous charges at the beginning of the game combined with the mix-up between whether it was the Eureka or the Goliath that was "successfully returned" screams of an internal investigation by bureaucrats that was horribly rushed because they just wanted to bring Roger down, so they made some pretty gross mistakes. I think that's why I don't mind that plot inconsistency so much. :) It's also fairly well indicated in the game that Admiral Toolman is quite corrupt.

[@spacequesthistorian]

I like that. Makes sense in the game's context. I mean, I'm still pretty sure it was an oversight, but still.

[@mrosok]

I always thought it was amusing that the voice of the Blade Runner-spoof (and the liqour store owner) is Charles Martinet, the voice of Mario and related Nintendo-characters. This was before he started the Mario gig of course.

[@spacequesthistorian]

Haha, I didn't know that! Very interesting! I'll have to make a joke about that when I go into Boot Liquor.

[@jankjason]

I remember finding out how Charles Martinet voiced one of the Imperial officers in Jedi Knight 2 Jedi Outcast.

[@TheInkPitOx]

He's voiced by Jarion Monroe

[@TomSFox]

Martinet voiced Mario in _Mario Teaches Typing_ as early as 1995, and before that, he voiced him on trade shows.

[@albertadoommaker50]

If into Sierra games, Elmo Pugg is voiced by same actor who voiced Det. Carey in PQ4

[@tremendous2464]

I love your play throughs. It's my perfect late evening wind down. Thank you for all your videos, from West Yorkshire UK

[@Sephex]

Huh. This game is actually better than I remembered. I think you explaining what went on behind the scenes combined with Danny's enthusiasm (as well as simply looking at the game for the first time in years) sold me on it more. I think I was let down way too hard by how they seemed to kick Roger back to square one for no reason when I first saw this game. Also, I liked Think Tank Girl too! :)

[@spacequesthistorian]

I really wanted to like this game when it came out, but in all honesty it wasn't up to scratch with the previous games. I chalk that down to (mostly) the turmoil it went through in development. That, and how it pretty much completely ignores everything that happened in SQ5.

[@notsyzagts7967]

For anyone who wants to know the game's plot, here it is: Using Starcon's aid in the "Golden Lightyears Retirement" project as a front, Sharpei wants to implant her big brain into Roger's body to remain young because she's very fearful of death. Knowing how forgettable Roger is, she can inhabit his body without him being missed. Since Stellar unexpectedly intervened, Sharpei tried to take over her body instead. That sets up the arc for the game's main plot: Stop Sharpei from taking over Stellar's body and her plans for immortality. The project implies that she wants to attain immortality by continuously inhabiting new bodies after each one gets old. Apparently, Roger was just the most easily acquired test subject in reach. What does she intend to do with her immortality? That is never answered but it most likely involved evil plans. That's the plot for Space Quest 6.

[@courtneydoss8572]

I have been waiting all week for this video, and I am definitely not disappointed!

[@spacequesthistorian]

So glad to hear that! :D

[@saarimarshad9515]

Oh boy, can't wait for this play through

[@cybercop0083]

Concerning the narrator-problem: I think the player was supposed to identify as Roger in the earlier games, as in YOU are Roger Wilco, SPAAACE GUY, which is why you could name them in the first game. In 6 you merely direct him around, like a puppeteer. That’s why Roge is mouthier here.

[@stoagymahalo5268]

I'm happy he could break this down, but bummed we couldn't get a reading of the games so people can animate the story. I'd love to see that over another monster prom.

[@LoJo]

40:15 I never noticed before that Cyber Nam guy lifted up the top of his skull and poured the drink in. 😳

[@racer927]

That whistling, from what I know, is supposed to be this sci-fi EKG from Star Trek TOS. Of course, the only reason I know what it's meant to be is from playing Star Trek: Elite Force where part of the game has you sneaking onboard a station, part of which consists of a Mirror Universe Constitution-class and the same sound can be heard in the sickbay.

[@DosGamerMan]

I remember spending hours trying to figure out the puzzles in this game. This was before I had internet and access to walkthroughs.

[@Timc394]

You’ve gained a new subscriber my friend. I’m glad you’re friends with Danny ❤

[@Kayaya]

oh god the king's quest-ish ooga-booga-like music to FREAKING VALANICE'S VOICE

[@MissPopuri]

Roger picks up the sass like he picks up the trash. Stripped of his rank, it surely does stank. He waits for a bot to get him out of the spot. Poor Rog, he did dodge. The car back in Cybernam turned us on alarm. What more can we say? Roger Wilco has made our day!

[@spacequesthistorian]

That was (sniff) beautiful.

[@Fender178]

Here is an interesting tid bit about SQ6. Both SQ6 and Windows 95 were made in the same CD pressing factory and due to errors in manufacturing some copies of SQ6 shipped with Windows 95 on them with the OS OEM code printed on the disc. During the SQ6 Commentary Scott Murphy mentions it. Microsoft wasn't too happy about that. Also

[@spacequesthistorian]

Haha! That's so strange. :)

[@Fender178]

Heres the article talking about SQ6. It also includes SQ6 original Subtitle which was changed due to legal issues. www.endworldgaming.com/adventure/space-quest-vi-roger-wilco-and-the-spinal-frontier-review

[@hotlavatube]

While you were talking at 40:16 , I noticed how the 'nam guy in the upper bar drinks. Yikes!

[@mariobrito427]

Man you deserve way more subscribers than you have! Great content!

[@spacequesthistorian]

Thank you 😊

[@ViolentCriminalOrganization]

I couldn't agree more. Recently discovered Space Quest Historian and can't stop watching.

[@ViolentCriminalOrganization]

One more thing, I found this channel from the Doom in CGA video through the YT algorithm oddly enough.

[@derosiflo6524]

Gosh darn it, I need Spaceventure soon as possible

[@spacequesthistorian]

You, too? :)

[@derosiflo6524]

Space Quest Historian yeah, after your videos I got into SQ :D

[@spacequesthistorian]

I'm so happy to hear that! Seriously, that's awesome!

[@derosiflo6524]

Not as big as you ofc, if that's possible :)

[@TheInkPitOx]

31:51 When I first played the game "Portable Business Association" was abbreviated.

[@MonochromeWench]

When i first played the game i thought the jock strap in the intro was a call back to space quest 2. but there was no pay off for it so i was disappointed

[@donniebrasco1364]

I'm surprised they didnt scramble his eggs with their gloves so along with the jock strap they can also inspect the thick white liquid substance.

[@ShatteredHero]

I had to find this after watching.... the 5th one for the 3rd time and noticing that in the space quest archive, the 6th one was available=

[@orinokonx01]

At 14:01, I was waiting for you to reference the FOUR LIGHTS hahaha :D

[@spacequesthistorian]

I think this episode predates my fascination with quadruple light sources.

[@mjc0961]

Gee, nice reward for saving the universe.

[@spacequesthistorian]

Karma can go suck it.

[@gilm0075]

I like this game. But, I like the first 1/2 better. Although the whole inside-the-body portion reminds me of the movie "Inner Space" (and that's good).

[@spacequesthistorian]

The middle part -- from the DeepShip and up until you get injected into Stellar -- is my favorite part. 'Cos you're actually in space. In a Space Quest game.

[@MagusMarquillin]

Space can mean a variety of things: outer space, personal space, safe spaces, office space, quantum space, cyberspace, space-time6, inner space...all of these can apply to Roger, albeit most often the first 3.

[@spacequesthistorian]

Josh Mandel said he wanted to try something different that would still feel similar to Space Quest fans: Instead of Roger bopping between planets in space, he wanted the different organs of the human body to be like little mini-planets.

[@gilm0075]

there was a book i read as a kid that i forgot the title/author but it was like a brother and a sister becoming super tiny and ending up in someones body and the organs had personalities and all that. they eventually came out of the person's....skin (through the pores!) .

[@therealvaliantthor]

36:12 "a gleaming allow air car".....Rush - Red Barchetta. I now love these games even more... If you don't get the reference, listen to the last verse: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHLZgoahgJ2Nbrc

[@spacequesthistorian]

Wow, I didn't know that. Danny would love that reference.

[@ILikeStyx]

YES!

[@albertadoommaker50]

Bender looks like that Droid, Roger latches onto to pull out of the hole.

[@spacequesthistorian]

Except Bender wouldn't exist for another four years after this game came out. 😁

[@albertadoommaker50]

@@spacequesthistorian Yes. That's why I said Bender looks like the Droid, not Droid looks like Bender. I wonder if the Futurama creators took any inspiration from Space Quest?

[@spacequesthistorian]

@@albertadoommaker50 Right you are. As for being a source of inspiration, I doubt it. Bender's design is based on robots from 60s cartoons.

[@albertadoommaker50]

@@spacequesthistorian I think the reason I enjoy Futurama is because it reminds me of Space Quest.

[@derosiflo6524]

I love that the font of the opening screen is 1:1 the same as from Star Trek The Next Generation. Like totally ripped off xD

[@spacequesthistorian]

Well, the opening theme tune from Space Quest V was more or less a direct rip-off of the intro tune to the Star Trek TOS series.

[@derosiflo6524]

Gotta learn from the best, I suppose

[@merlinyesreally]

25:50 to 26:15 - Safe Search: *OFF* Incognito: *ON*

[@spacequesthistorian]

Brush your teeth when you're done.

[@petepal55]

The Soylent sign,... now I got the munchies.

[@stoagymahalo5268]

whoa.... if theres a chronology game, theres a historian for it haha

[@xopha]

woah it's danny!

[@Proatgtag]

Looking good! As much as I'm not a huge fan of SQVI, I'm looking forward to your playthrough and all the really cool stuff that you can share about it! Are you planning on going into any of the details of SQVII and its horrible development problems?

[@spacequesthistorian]

I might. I hadn't really thought of that. There isn't anything to *show*, really, other than the few bits of concept art that floated around the fansites back in the day. But I might do a final episode with the info that's out there (although that story has been told many times - but maybe not on KZbin?). Good suggestion! Thanks!

[@TheInkPitOx]

I would like to recommend Dilandau3000's Let's Play of this and the entire Space Quest series. He is not as big an expert and his playthroughs are more casual, but they are still thorough. He has also done King's Quest, Police Quest, and the entire Myst franchise among other games.

[@VitaEx]

Love Danny 4ever

[@spacequesthistorian]

Danny is super cool. :) I met him when the Grumps were on tour and came to Denmark. So chill and friendly.

[@TheInkPitOx]

Game starts at 13:17

[@VitaEx]

Phantasmagoria 2 I didn’t know there was a sequel?

[@spacequesthistorian]

There is. It is unrelated to the first game in everything but the name.

[@VitaEx]

Space Quest Historian cool beans I’m new to the channel but enjoying your play through thanks for the vids I loved point and click growing up :) making sure to like the vids cheers

[@spacequesthistorian]

Awesome, man. Thanks so much for watching. Means a lot. :)

[@dragonprinceHP]

When I first got a Windows 95 machine, I had got a game "Final Fantasy 7" for the PC (nothing like what is seen on Steam these days but purely for the PC - I tried to install it through Wine on linux and found out it wouldn't work because of many of the drivers were hardcoded to Windows 95 - Then Windows 98 came out like 2 yrs later and the game sorta stopped working then hahaha

[@markblacket8900]

I've had pirated versions of FF7 and FF8 on PC back in early 00s and they worked fine on XP

[@dragonprinceHP]

@@markblacket8900 That's good for you - I didn't even know of the PC version for FF8 other than Steam. I had a PC version of FF7 and it broke all the time on older Windows like XP. and especially through Wine.

[@wrsavilleiii]

In Implants-N-Stuff, there is a Young Frankenstein (film by Mel Brooks), the brain labeled Abby Normal 😂

[@spacequesthistorian]

Yes, that's true! I didn't call it out 'cos I've never actually watched Young Frankenstein (hides under table), so I didn't have anything clever to say to go along with it.

[@JustDiptych]

4:00 I had Police Quest 4 as a young'n, and... yeah, I am not surprised that game's production had problems. It doesn't have an ending so much as just stopping. Plus, y'know, the bigoted scaremongering and having the architect of modern militarised policing attached to the project. I pity the poor devs who got stuck with that one!

[@ThePorpoisepower]

Remember when you had to pay for long distance? lol.

[@GrundislavGames]

The "whistling" sound effect is lifted from Star Trek TOS. It was a sound made by one of the machines in Sickbay. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooaleXV6btqhg5o

[@spacequesthistorian]

But that descending whistle sound. Almost like it's going, "Naaah-nah-na-naaah-nah!" - like kids doing a playground taunt. I don't know if that's what it's supposed to sound like, but that's the joke I thought it was going for - and it sort of quits after the first "naaah-nah..." I don't know. Hard to explain in text. :P

[@GrundislavGames]

Yeah I know what you mean. It's the Sickbay machine making its noise and then dying, so the whistle just sort of slides down like HAL when he sings "Daisy". I think that was the sort of joke they were going for.

[@spacequesthistorian]

Ohhh, the machine tied around his ankle? I never got that it was that thing doing the noise! I thought it was just a lingering noise in the room for some reason. Weird!

[@VitaEx]

Space quest v was ok but I really didn’t like that they took out the awesome voice overs from iv I was really happy it came back for vi I remember being really excited and playing the demo for vi and it was totally different storyline wise then vi ended up which really confused me when I was younger But I did really love vi still although it seems other people don’t like it as much For some reasons though I really liked that demo as a kid it definitely seemed to be making fun of Star Trek more and I think it was right around the time ds9 came out

[@muddyboue]

Just got here from a Space Quest 5 playthrough. Holy cow does this game look orders of magnitude worse.

[@spacequesthistorian]

This was a weird transitional period for most games. Sierra's leap into "hi-res" SVGA (640x480) was... sketchy, to say the least.

[@MagusMarquillin]

Space Quest has always been a bit 4th wall breaking, so I think it can get away with a fluid narrator. I think Leisure Suit Larry started doing this to around this time also. Though, is Roger's hearing Gary an indicator he's gaining self awareness as a fictional character? Maybe that's why he's getting sassy? What bothers me more is how Fester eats his ear wax and throws away his snot pickings - _just revolting!_ I always do the opposite, about as frequently - salty freshness. His voice though is more or less how I thought, maybe less nasal but those southern affectations were there in the text.

[@spacequesthistorian]

I don't really care much for the "main character argues with narrator" type of comedy, so that's why it kind of bugs me that this game does it. You're right, Space Quest does like to mess with the 4th wall a lot, but none of the other games had Roger actually conversing with the narrator. Also: You're right! Ear wax tastes terrible! Maybe with Fester's species, it's reversed.

[@jankjason]

Question is was the voice actor for Roger in this game different from his voice actor in Space Quest 4?

[@spacequesthistorian]

Yes. In Space Quest IV, Roger was voiced by Jeff Bender. In Space Quest 6, he's voiced by William Hall.

[@TiroDvD]

"To see what he could see" might be a reference to a US/Eng. camping/folk song "The Bear Went Over the Mountain". kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3yUq4CQgL-no7c

[@spacequesthistorian]

I *think* it's just supposed to sound like a mock-children's book. But I appreciate the effort you went to.

[@Lrr_Of_Omikron]

Is it just me or does roger look kinda weirder than usual in this game?

[@MagusMarquillin]

He was always this weird, it just takes *Super V-G-A* for us to perceive it.

[@spacequesthistorian]

I think he looks a bit more dopey in this game than the previous games. That might be it?

[@jankjason]

I feel super vga is too cartoony for my tastes.

[@albertadoommaker50]

This is my favorite Roger look

[@richardperspective]

Sharpei's not a great villain (ahem, spoiler, sorry) but I do love her theme...

[@spacequesthistorian]

The greatest problem with Sharpei is that her plan doesn't really make a whole heaping lot of sense. But on the whole, the implication that she's a corrupt influence on the high ranks of StarCon is a chilling aspect that, sadly, the game does absolutely nothing with.

[@ShadeMeadows]

Prostitutes and a Bar! This is getting good 💕

[@mjc0961]

So this is what Lady Valencia does when she's not out looking for her lost daughter? 😋

[@lucyphonic]

Queen Valanice? I checked with IMDB and yes it definitely is the same voice!

[@niuguber]

Do you think something like Space Quest would make an interesting digital TV show? Get 1-3 seasons out of it of a guy who's a looked down upon janitor who aspires for great things? Which Sierra series would work for that?

[@ShadeMeadows]

11:54 Fallout??

[@ShadeMeadows]

19:15 Hey! It's the Garbage Bot from SQ3!

[@Envisaged0ne]

Okay, this is just driving me nuts...but the box you have doesn't seem to have the words "The Spinal Frontier" on it anywhere. So it just says "Space Quest 6 Roger Wilco"...am I missing something1?!?!?

[@spacequesthistorian]

You are absolutely right! The European version doesn't have the subtitle on the front cover. I can't believe I didn't notice that before. 😅 I have no idea why this is. But you can check the different box covers on Sierra Chest: sierrachest.com/index.php?a=games&id=14&title=space-quest-6&fld=box&pid=11 (also note that one of the screenshots on the back is different)

[@Envisaged0ne]

@@spacequesthistorian Wow, that is just so weird. I wonder if it was some kind of oversight. I do like the screenshots on the back better on the european version. I also love your videos. I just kinda discovered this channel a few days ago, so I've been watching several of the videos you've posted

[@spacequesthistorian]

@@Envisaged0ne Thank you! 😊 Yeah, I figure it must be some kind of oversight. It's really weird, that's for sure.

[@Darthrocker06]

Why does every youtube gamer with a face cam always have a bookshelf of games and merch behind them?

[@spacequesthistorian]

White walls are boring. You'll be happy to know, though, that I don't have that shelf anymore. Nor a facecam.

[@Venerablenesses]

Space quest ripped off mass effect.

[@spacequesthistorian]

The first Mass Effect game came out in 2007. This game (Space Quest 6) is from 1995. Whatever you're smoking, do less of it.

[@Venerablenesses]

@@spacequesthistorian sorry, I liked the video and wanted to drop a comment to help engagement, while loosely referencing a game grumps video, since Danny was a guest. I thought the comment was to ridiculous to be taken seriously.

[@austinnorton7518]

Oh god why did I Google felching

[@spacequesthistorian]

Told you not to.

[@Lrr_Of_Omikron]

You should do a book on tape of the history of space quest. I love hearing you talk about these games. Better you than danny. Hes got enough fame, its your turn to sell out!

[@spacequesthistorian]

Will a podcast do? :) spacequesthistorian.com/category/season-1/

[@jankjason]

Yeah, I am not particularly fond of this rendition of the intro theme either.

[@imveryangryitsnotbutter]

26:05 www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Felch

[@MagusMarquillin]

First lemon party, now this? What a helpful smutty lexicon you are.

[@mjc0961]

I'm Very Angry It's Not Butter!! Eww

[@spacequesthistorian]

Well, cheers for that. Click that link at your own peril.

[@LifeWithPico]

I remember buying this game new, and it barely running on my 486. And I remember never finishing it, nor getting very far. I find it quite ugly looking, clunky playing, and boring. SQ5 is much better.

[@spacequesthistorian]

If you liked Space Quest 5, try Space Quest 1-4. They're really great!

[@johngunn1473]

Enjoy your show. But stop rambling about your narration peeve.

[@spacequesthistorian]

Thank you. Sorry, the narration peeve is something I find really fascinating and strange, so I'm afraid you're going to have to live with more ramblings on it.

[@donniebrasco1364]

16:23 is so manly