Beating EVERY N64 Game - Pokémon Stadium 2 (55/394)

[@unhingedmanchild]

"Wobbuffap" Legendary name. Team Rocket knows what's important.

[@Chrisnohat]

It’s hilarious listening to all this with no knowledge of Pokémon. It somehow makes perfect sense, without making any sense. You narrate extremely well. Tone is everything. Thanks for your videos. Always entertaining, even if I have no idea what your talking about.

[@Mr407Derek]

95% of this whole series for me lol I never even heard of half these games but this series is so good I can’t ignore it lol. His narration & structure of his video is a 12/10

[@encycl07pedia-]

His pronunciation is the worst, though. Houn door? Dour is a word and should be pronounced similar to "tower"! Houndour! Skar Maury? It's Sk-ARMORY, like an armory in the sky (or sky armor)! I'm surprised he didn't pronounce Primeape Pry Meepy. It's really annoying. He needs to read a book once in a while... or just once.

[@Dave96939]

Our cat caught a squirrel down the road

[@theskyisteal8346]

In my estimation, any cheese/glitch that is accessible with first party hardware is fair game.

[@Mister_Clean]

Especially with games as rigged as this one

[@iss2075]

Challenge Cup actually has you use semi-random teams. There's millions of possible teams you could get in each cup. But it's quite teling that having RANDOM Pokemon is actually better than using the rentals!

[@brandonwhitaker8900]

"So I got fed up and exploded in his face" - Thab, Feb 25, 2022

[@radicalraccoon]

When I was a kid, I pretty much gave up on the game when Team Rocket showed up. That last Team Rocket dude was so annoying that I quit. 😂

[@user-et3xn2jm1u]

I'm just realizing this might be the largest and longest speedrun ever recorded: N64 100%.

[@jeremyphillips3087]

I'm beating every N64 game and I mean all of them. The twist is every passing moment exposes more irrevocable flaws of humanity that will inevitably lead to the collapse of civilization. I see the water levels rising outside my window on this sinking ship, the only thing that gives me comfort is the next game is randomly selected so I have no clue what's coming next.

[@DueNorthGaming]

Bruh what

[@joeshittheragman6252]

Sir, this is a Wendy's

[@BigHit9922]

Lmao

[@dudestep]

Check out the movie Relaxer

[@TheeSocialPariah]

This dude eats crayons

[@mischiefmikeyo]

It's funny back in the day in other rpgs when an enemy survived with low or 1 hp me and all my friends would all chant in unison POKEMON STADIUM. This brought back so many memories love this series.

[@iss2075]

I've played this game a LOT, and what I've found out is that the AI acts differently if you use a Wobbuffet, acting semi-randomly, because the game is programmed to know what Wobbuffet is and does. If you have a Blastoise or a Smeargle with Counter + Mirror Coat it actually works better because the AI sees them as "normal" Pokemon so it acts more predictably, as opposed to against Wobbuffet where they alternate between physical and special moves to force you to guess.

[@hisokabeatbox9053]

This info would have saved my childhood

[@joshk7286]

Stadium 2 AI was ahead of its time. There are tons of little elements like this which give a "human" feel to the algorithm. Some very tough battles in there.

[@SDWSND]

just use toxic lmao

[@cdsmetalhead99]

@@SDWSND What? Wobbuffet doesn't learn Toxic.

[@SDWSND]

@@cdsmetalhead99 I meant toxic Against Wobbufet

[@kenspeedbicycle]

You and Glenn Plant are the cornerstone of N64 content and are great for the community. I love seeing your playthroughs because it gives me an idea of which game to collect next.

[@Mito383]

Raykou and scare-more-ee are killing me.

[@chrislevack405]

I've been yelling at my phone every time he says those.

[@ericlizama8552]

Reminds me of when Ray was streaming Stadium and the announcer said "Raychu"

[@oniondesu9633]

you slightly misunderstood the challenge cup because you won first try. it isn't a set team, it's random everytime! still by far the best cup

[@Top10WizardReviews]

I just wanted to say how amazing it is that you're doing this. What a guy, what a journey, glad we get to see you document yourself playing video games. What a guy.

[@idontwantahandlethough]

You said "what a guy" twice. What a guy. There, now it's three times :)

[@Top10WizardReviews]

@@idontwantahandlethough What a guy you are, what a guy!!!

[@scum9136]

love the series man keep it up.

[@sethd2738]

Another SIX YEARS!!!

[@paulswabek173]

One of my favorite ways to defeat pokemon that are obviously stronger is to just Spam sand attack. On your one that you know has no chance against it so then when you bring out your next 1 you have a huge advantage

[@mrcheesemunch]

I think the thing I love most about this challenge is that it's clearly just for fun, it wouldn't be the same if you were just trying to speedrun every single game as fast as you could, playing the mini games here obviously has no real purpose, it's just pure fun.

[@dannyf21]

Glad i got to tune into a stream finally, the Houndoom part with Solarbeam was the part i remember hahaha glad you put it in

[@wolferwolf14]

I gotta say the way you accentuate "Skarmory" is melting my brain. Anyways, loving the "Beating EVERY N64 Game" series, wasn't really on my mind recently but I'll be doing some catch up now ^^.

[@ShotzRox]

Poliwrath using Dynamic Punch twice and missing both times only to switch to Hydro Pump after is Pokemon Stadium 2 summed up in one clip. Poetry in motion.

[@ryannachtrab]

Dude I don't think anyone should shame you for using an exploit. We're here to have fun, not watch you waste a bunch of time torturing yourself for the sake of purity. Fair play.

[@TheSinLeaf]

Stadium 1 and Stadium 2 are a couple of my favorites from the N64. Keep up the pace!

[@browncow5210]

I never did beat all of the cups in Round 2. I really wish they had released a Wii U or Switch port to work with the 3DS rereleases of gens 1-2. They just don't feel complete without the challenge the stadiums bring.

[@HybridAngelZero]

YAY! My favorite N64 game! There's no telling how many hours I sunk into this game, completing all the cups, the gym leader castle and the even harder R2 battles. Just watching this makes me want to go back and do it all again xD

[@IzzRei]

Your pronunciation of Skarmory has me rollin

[@Sem5626]

and raichu

[@chrislevack405]

Scizor = See zoar

[@rainyjay8156]

Wobbuffap lol i love the names the opponents name their pokemon

[@bes03c]

Another great addition to this series. I am already looking forward to the next one.

[@paulaxel8035]

The mini games were the best!!! My brother, cousin and I still play them when we all get together!

[@alexmeshenuk]

Addicted can’t stop watching this series lol. Keep it up!

[@TheMysticalNinja65]

Props to the Editor of these vids

[@CrawYT]

Ty! :)

[@wolflovesyou]

Episode 1 racer followed by stadium 2? Either Thab is reading my childhood or the randomizer is trying to get me in my feels.

[@lLarceny]

I remember this game. Way harder than the first. I literally learned specific moves for specific pokemon from the GBA games just to beat this.

[@thehumancomedy3891]

The wobbuffets name is Wobbuffap

[@oodlesofnoodles23]

Star wars pod racer and pokemon stadium 2 is a real back-to-back of n64 nostalgia, great games!

[@Graffitiizz]

I don’t think a single person has a problem with the strat. Especially after you spent 20 hours without it

[@Mr407Derek]

What a fucking grind.

[@fenz7219]

Just a friendly PSA, it's pronounced Sk-Armory, as in a sky armory. lol. Great video though.

[@anthonygillette]

34:29 it’s a single player game. You did something to make it more enjoyable for you. That’s perfectly acceptable

[@DougSalad]

as a kid, i realized how rigged stadium 1 felt, so i did an experiment. every pokemon on my team knew thunder. it was the only move i used, and if i ran out of PP, i switched pokes. with no stat changes whatsoever, i think it hit like 1/10 or 1/15 time. like, INSANELY low odds.

[@TBoneTony]

This is the reason why you needed to play the GameBoy and GBC games. You get to train your own Pokemon up to the levels you want in order to complete in the different cups. I often get through the Level 100 cups with Snorlax, Dragonite and Mewtwo if I was using a Gen 1 game, or Tyranitar, Hooh and Lugia if I was using Gen 2 game. Followed by different Legendary Pokemon as the following 3 spaces in my team and choose wisely depending on the trainer and opponent I was playing against.

[@chrislevack405]

Glad I skipped those 4 paragraphs... said everyone in this comment section

[@speedwaynutt]

Honestly the Pokemon Stadium series really deserves a remake.

[@Gameprojordan]

Would be awkward since alot of the game relies on transferring pokemon between the game itself and your Gameboy games

[@collinf9334]

I haven't played this in years, but I could still hear the music and sound effects when picking a Pokemon

[@DjPyro2010]

Randomizing the rental pokemon moves in this game is really fun especially if you focus on defensive moves so the fights are longer lasting

[@JitteryJackanape]

I remember having such a bad time against that clefable on stream that it became a meme in my chat. people still use the emote years later.

[@Thabeast721]

This game sure is somethin else

[@JitteryJackanape]

@@Thabeast721 it really is. i completely forgot about wobbuffet it would have helped a ton.

[@clydefrosch]

Protip, always bring a rental with destiny bond

[@sherman614]

I almost threw my Steam Deck playing through Chucks gym. The trainer before him had 2 pokemon that knew fissure, and one that knew horn drill. Both an automatic 1 hit KO move. Both only have like a 30% chance or less to hit... They constantly hit me every time. I played that trainer over and over again until the RNG finally went in my favor and that trainer DIDN'T use those Pokemon. Then I got to Chuck, beat all of his Pokemon except his ace, Poliwrath, and he hydro pumped all of my Pokemon into the afterlife.

[@Gamerextra1029]

The way Abra rubs its butt against the floor when it faints is hilarious, reminds me of my first dog

[@tmbfreak_16]

"This game is garbage!" Says the guy bringing a Rhyhorn into the fighting gym 😂😂

[@davidromero4468]

I think the Pokemon models really hold up for an n64 game

[@Gameprojordan]

Alot of the game's memory was dedicated to the smooth animations and models for the pokimans

[@starpetalarts6668]

I enjoy that the RNG generator likes Pokemon and Star Wars.

[@Zen-hy7rm]

I'm happy to played through it, but sad you didn't do round 2 :c

[@MrCrazychristian86]

The one game that I wished I played but by 2001 I had a GameCube and N64 games were no longer "cool". I appreciate you showing off this awesome game.

[@KEHEffC]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one who got stuck on that bridge fight.

[@Xeraser2]

Stadium 1 and especially 2 are undoubtedly rigged when it comes to RNG. I'm convinced that instead of proper chance calculation the enemy AI just flips a coin.

[@tha_mau5]

Day 428 of appreciating Thab’s content. Nintendo definitely has the most nostalgic games.

[@idontwantahandlethough]

has anyone ever played all the N64 games before? Has anyone even attempted it, or are you the first [known] person to do this? Great stuff either way! :)

[@GinjouArmy]

If you beat this game as a kid you were a real one. This game was painful took me about a year to beat it soo many resets from Elite 4 and the Master Cups. That last rival right was the hypest thing ever facing 3 Legends and then Mewtwo would still rek you hard.

[@tanmad21]

“The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities, some consider to be unnatural.”

[@jc8322]

I spent many, many hours playing this as a kid (including the minigames with friends). I used "Encore" to beat the final trainer.

[@SteamCream1027]

Iggys reckin balls is one of the funnest. If you haven’t played it, you will not be disappointed.

[@mattpfeil]

I am so excited or Ogre Battle 64. Love the series!

[@thetargazer]

Oh man. I actually never beat this game, I got stuck in a battle sequence that I was too low level to win but saved at a point that I couldn’t leave the battle, so I just gave up. I remember this game being so hard but Thab will probably beat it in 3 hours lol

[@turkeyman631]

Love the 'Thabs Nintendo 64 Challenge' logo, whoever made it.

[@CrawYT]

I did! Thank you :)

[@ludi_64]

Great video as always Thab! I never got to play much of stadium 2, I did play the first one a hell of a lot though, such a fun series

[@E_X_I_T]

This game is so rigged hey. That part with Poliwrath… my heart weeps for you 😂😭

[@SoshiTheYoshi]

Ah, this game! I remember getting it for $20 back in 2014… Now, it’s 2022 and it’s more than $75 because it’s Pokémon

[@chiiatore8364]

It only gets higher from here

[@ashleyElsam]

Not gonna lie I'd have broke something during the poliwrath battle

[@SuperDavidVideos]

That's just 50% of the game completed... there's a round 2 mode after defeating the rival, where all the trainers get better teams and are significantly harder to beat. Like red using legendary pokemon and the rival having max stats pokemon

[@ChristopherMcLarenExperience]

His rule is he is doing any%, so you just need to role the credits, not complete 100%.

[@Eckster]

Also left out the Academy where you learn all the game mechanics

[@arturocevallossoto5203]

I imagine that's only possible if you have the GB games and the transfer pack.

[@DevilNeroMayCry]

The Pokemon Games are a bit hard to follow for me (German), because I know all the names but only in German xD but i Love this series, keep going ^^

[@AquamentusLives]

Dragon Rage is OP in the little cup!

[@iangrant888]

I straight up did not know there was a Stadium 2, WOW

[@scottpelletier7095]

Discovered this Channel/Challenge last week and I'm stoked for ThaBeast to get to all my old favorites; Banjo-Kazooie, Zelda, Hybrid Haven, Conker's Bad Fur Day.

[@asymptoticspatula]

Well I have no idea what is going on in these Pokemon games, but...I love the series anyway!

[@PS3JVS]

9:33 WOBBUFFAP hahahahah

[@ultimate15clb]

Thank you for providing such wholesome content!!!!

[@SerAbiotico]

Very appropriate given the poke announcement + anniversary of last sunday (gen 9 game).

[@jdraco1687]

Thanks for the series. I always find these entertaining no matter what game it is. I freaking loved stadium 2 but then again...who didn't?

[@idontwantahandlethough]

playing those minigames with the bros? Hell yeah dude

[@KelpyG.]

Completely unrelated but i like how the word “pokemon” logo hasnt changed. It still looks like a logo from the 90s with its wacky font. I hope they never change it

[@benbilbro516]

Lmao, after spending upwards of 20 hours grinding this out, I think it’s fully justified to use some speedrun tech. Too much grinding would make the game unenjoyable

[@paulswabek173]

Another good way to beat this game without using gameboy pokemon is sandslash gangar Butter free and then whoever else. But between gangar and butterfree you can just Spam hypnosis and others sleep or confuse moves and it makes the game super easy

[@jhandcockful]

Can't wait until Re-Volt gets picked! The N64 version is alright, but the pc version is one of my favorite games of all time

[@eccod]

I loved the N64 version. I haven’t tried the PC one, I should give it a go.

[@greenmonkey2995]

The Announcer is the best part of the stadium games.

[@huskerdee1431]

2am ramen and egg sandwich meal what a prime time to find this upload!

[@adamcavalle]

I love this series and I can't wait for you to play Forsaken 64 as I never could figure out how to beat it as a kid.

[@AmitDukarker]

❤ good episode haha funny stuff good moments and you did great work all along, thank you and 😅 don't think I love only that episode 😂 no.. I love all I see ❤ I just not good at being a bot and comment on videos, sorry for that, I do like all I see 😅

[@smartm0nk3y]

Love the series and more on the pokemon games. Honestly don't feel bad bro, if I knew about the continue bug stuff I would do the same lol

[@ithinkmycatsdead]

Ah yes, Pokemon Stadium 2. The game where you get chucked around with Focus Band and get rekt by Wobuffett. Also like how you pretty much found the OP pokemans organically through trial and error. 4 those which, I've been using for many years now so it's pretty cool they get their recognition elsewhere.

[@williamcarlson9638]

This is exactly what I needed this Friday morning

[@trooom350]

Awesome series. I came for the mario and stayed for the n64!

[@isthisPG]

Love this series. When we getting the heavy hitters like Zelda and Mario 64 and mortal kombat at and 007

[@adamslater7486]

He has said that Mario 64 is going to be the last game. The others will just come as he draws them

[@caioparaguassu438]

Playing with rentals is super unfair haha. It took me some time to finally user Transfer Pak to obliterate the Gym leader Castle.

[@Lebwoski174]

I know you’re reading this! No need to answer, but(!) there is no better KZbinr out there. The scripts you write for this are on 🔥 PS: heck yeah! This is a justification

[@Thabeast721]

Thanks

[@writersherlock]

New ThaB on a Friday! It’s gonna be a good day! Keep it up ThaB, you rock!

[@czardeaner7713]

Dear Thab, when Mischief Makers finally comes up; please do it all the justice that it deserves. Grab those gold cards, save Theo and get the true ending. I know you can save planet Clancer.

[@dakotajones6980]

I consider myself a gay man aswell

[@czardeaner7713]

@@dakotajones6980 Lulwut? That's one of the best non sequiturs I've ever heard.

[@dakotajones6980]

@@czardeaner7713 did you just assume my gender? Nah just being a dumbass

[@Dabloon]

Dude I love these videos! How long does it take to edit down?? That is some dedication for sure

[@Thabeast721]

It takes me awhile to write the script out, and I have an editor who works for me on these. Not sure how long he spends putting it all together

[@Dabloon]

@@Thabeast721 for sure, keep up that grind dude, I can''t believe you plan to play them all. That's insane! and all physical copies too right? How did you even get them all?

[@CrawYT]

hello, editor here! i believe this video took the better part of a day to edit down, however for the most part i'd say i spend around 3-5 hours a vid at most. it really depends on the game and how long the script is. Also thab has an everdrive with all the games! he does not own all 394 games. w the blockbuster & JP exclusives I'm not even sure it's possible to get your hands on them all

[@Fuchsfeuer]

and until today I'm waiting for a Stadium 3...

[@aleckermit]

Congrats on beating one of the hardest N64 games!

[@jordanexploded]

This series is the best. Luv u thab

[@arturocevallossoto5203]

My most anticipated video of the week.

[@andrewwupori6163]

The name pronunciation was *chef's kiss* 🤣

[@luksaantono2311]

Glad you’re putting some respect on Fearow’s name!!

[@supercereal1]

Yo that fucking rocket battle haunted me. I never beat it as a kid and spent years trying. I didn’t even notice they had held items at the time no wonder it was impossible