The Curious Case of SONIC FORCES - BGRA!

[@ScottTheWoz]

Finally!!

[@BalrogGameRoom]

THANKS SCOTT!!!

[@JoDaEpicGuy]

HI SCOTT!

[@mg6945]

HEY (all) it's scott!

[@Lightspeeds]

So when are you gonna make a video on Sonic Forces?

[@garlyckknoughts]

hi asshole

[@BalrogGameRoom]

Hey everyone! Sorry this video took so long. I filmed this one at a very stressful point in my life (one where I gained a lot of weight), so it was difficult going back and editing this. Doing a lot better since then! I’ve actually lost that weight and then some. So it’s about time I tell you this - there’s 1 episode of BGRA left. I’ll explain in an update vid later, but long story short the persona gimmick is much, much harder to create than I originally thought. I originally intended BGRA to be my last series, so be warned this ending is going to be very definitive. I decided to keep it intact because I’m in a strange chapter of my life, and idk where I’m gonna live/work in the next few months. I’m fine but everything is up in the air right now. Whenever I get situated, I’ll reveal the plans for the next series! My guess is a couple of months. It’d be strange starting a new series -about- my game room, and then an episode or two later I live in my parents’ basement or something lmao. Between BGRA and whatever I do next, my plan is to make some unscripted videos. So you’ll still see me around! I think you’ll enjoy the next series as well - it’s very back-to-basics, which hopefully means faster uploads. Thanks for listening and sticking with me!

[@Ueeeeeeehhhheeeeh]

Balrog love you, man. Wherever you’re going, I’ll support you.

[@bigmeatyclaws86]

great news! Best of luck to you. Every upload is great.

[@ThatsPety]

Wow well that's not something I expected. Well hang in there! Continue to work hard hard and plan smart and you will achieve greatness, I believe in you!

[@loganwilliams6594]

I don't care whether you have a consistent upload schedule or not. Just seeing you doing well is enough. That being said, I love your videos man. Whenever you're comfortable, do as much as you want.

[@Lego1upMushroom]

We love you I’ll support you in what ever you do

[@dataecto6135]

Balrog: imagine if sonic team took all of your great ideas in a nice notebook Me: :) Balrog: and then they threw it into the garbage Me: >:(

[@quid435]

Just wanted to say I'm 19 and can honestly say I grew up watching you. I probably watched your early analytical/history videos like 20 times a year.

[@BalrogGameRoom]

VIDEO CORRECTIONS (sorry about that!): - In Sonic Runners (the discontinued mobile game), it's explained that Wisps liked Earth so much that they decided to live there after the events of Colors. - Wispons are separate entities from Wisps - they are weapons that use Wisp powers. Wisp capsules are still a thing in this game. - The Hedgehog engine is meant to *complement* new gameplay styles, not handle. It is a graphics engine that handles camera and lighting. - The Hedgehog engine was in development for 2 years, not 3. Big thanks to Nuclear Roxe (@nueclear333 on Twitter) for helping me out!

[@TheChefBoo]

Pin this comment.

[@Kneevirus]

I miss this man

[@lezzdenden]

This was a really positive look at the game and even 3d Sonic. I agree that the hype can be mad ridiculous sometimes, and certain expectations don't make much sense

[@MrTrombonebandgeek]

Because really, a lot of the games need polish for what could be great games

[@mini-_]

Therapist: Stop worrying, double Balrog is not going to chase you. Double Balrog: 21:36

[@SalsaSeth]

I've been binge-watching your videos for the past couple of weeks, and for the umpteenth time, and I have to say that the stuff you've done on KZbin has been some the best reviews I've seen. BNGR Season 2 and BGR are some of my favorite reviews from online critics, and have been a huge influence on how I critique art. The balance of dissection of game design, introspective thoughts of gaming as a whole and how it affects the way games are made and how we reaction to it, along with goofy jokes about a man struggling in his game room with a Wario and Froakie plushie is so finely tuned. I laugh and think at once. BGRA is also really good and feels like a much more personal look at how you look at gaming and how it affects you, which is what the series is about. Sometimes I think the storyline is a bit hoakey, but there's a whole lot of endearment in your acting that it's compelling to watch. It's crazy to think how BGRA was coming out while I was in the early years of college, and that I've been watching your stuff since I was in early high school. Like I found your Nintendo 101 videos first when I was a freshman or sophomore. Your videos have been an influence on me, and you're one of the guys whose inspired me to make KZbin videos. From your comment on this video and your posts on Twitter, it seems like you've moved on from video-making as a whole. I don't know what you're up to in the current year of 2021, but I hope that you're doing well and that you're succeeding in the path you've taken. I'd like to think that somewhere down the line (like six or seven years), maybe the urge to review will get you going again. I know you helped Austin Eruption with that Balan video, though I haven't seen it. You definitely left a great legacy on KZbin. I only hope that people continue to enjoy what you've created, and that you can look back at everything and smile.

[@strain42]

I definitely didn't get around to watching this video at...Sonic speed, but I absolutely loved it. It was an amazing take on what was overall a decent game, and it always has that unique Balrog style that I look forward to. Keep up the amazing work, dude!

[@gamenerd4444]

Really good and informative video! The suspense for the finale is gonna kill me.

[@jknifgijdfui]

Well guess ur dead now the finale is never coming check his twitter

[@Mingodough]

@@jknifgijdfui That's a rip, and it apparently was going to be x and y too, that would've made me cry, ngl lol

[@HappyHamburgerFourNumbers]

I see Balrog upload Me: CLICK AT THE SPEED OF SOUND

[@coolkid1597]

The passion in your videos always makes them something special!

[@DrMadd]

Something I always like about you Balrog is that your reviews are always worth the wait. Writing and editing are top notch and it’s always a great watch.

[@supson16]

I’ve had a full year of anticipation for this video. You didn’t disappoint and you never have! Good luck in the new videos!

[@BugsyFoga]

I'm scratching my head on how Sega could've possibly screw up the boost formula.

[@silvernick65]

Nathaniel Foga you mean sonic team?

[@megamanzero29]

Who else saw this episode as a sneak peek during a stream? On a more serious note, balrog I think the unscripted videos have definitely helped keep the channel a lot more active and obviously it’s good to see that the next series is in production though despite the foreseeable future being a bit barren for the channel I look forward to any new videos.

[@farisweiss2373]

Finally great to see you back man, hope the new series is amazing!

[@jamesthepirate4996]

Man I love this series. Keep up the good work.

[@s-my-q9618]

Nice nice, I was marathoning your stream archives and then Saw that you uploaded. Good job on the video, hope all is well in your life.

[@kung-fucutman5463]

Happy you're back!!

[@MMillion]

It's been 3000 years... Glad you're doing well, balrog

[@MrBoellemissen]

Omg, i was just watching your older videos, when i got the notification that you uploaded!! 😂 Awesome video man!

[@HandmadeGoose97]

I'm so glad your back Balrog!

[@lampcrow5453]

Sonic Forces Balrog to come back

[@dood3530]

Your vids are always worth the wait, B. You obviously have a ton of passion for what you do!

[@jpbo98]

I am always happy for new Balrog videos

[@ghostmanic173]

I'm glad you're back on this channel

[@theultimategaminghero3652]

I really appreciate that you bought it 3 times. That's a great way of supporting the developers(if they were all bought news of course)

[@theultimategaminghero3652]

This is the best Sonic review I've ever seen! It really shows all the high and low points of the franchise but not in a ridiculously negative way. But in a rather posititive and far way. Keep up the great work!

[@krabs6457]

i missed you balrog i'm so happy to see another review from you in my sub box

[@ragimm.1143]

There's lots of passion put into this review, I love how excited you are. I will subscribe.

[@Lego1upMushroom]

It’s been a so long and I’m happy

[@TheStorytellerAJ]

This is a really good review, wow.

[@GavyWavvy]

This video is really good i have not watched you im a while so its nice to be watching you again.

[@RedheadButNotReally]

You don't upload often, but dammit when you do it's some of the most entertaining stuff. You own your verious personas well, you're an extremely good actor in front of a camera. ^_^

[@Froaklies]

Great vid dude! Can't wait to see what you have in store for next time! And from what you showed us on that Twitch stream, it's gonna be great!

[@tsuki_4366]

Glad you're doing better and im looking forward to whatever comes in the future. I would love to see you talk about some more weird or obscure games again like Kero Blaster and Mibibli's quest. Regardless of what comes next though, Im happy you're going to continue.

[@JakyouManor]

I love you man so much. It is always a joy to watch these

[@ajb6771]

I did a double take when I saw the video in my subscription. I'm so glad there is a new video Balrog and I hope you can keep making great content. I will take quality over quantity any day. Keep being awesome Balrog!

[@TheCreepypro]

a great review I found that most people (with a few exception like Jirard) didn't give this game enough of a chance it was really great to see you listing all the positive aspects to the game cause it's not like there aren't good Ideas here they just aren't executed well or as Extra Credits would say they are in service to the brand which means you put mechanics in just cause they were in past games not because they need to be there which is never a good idea which is in and of itself a great critique which most people missed so on both fronts you did great on both praising it and critiquing it your reviews are always worth waiting for and I hope your life gets a little more sorted so you can make videos comfortably till then keep on keeping on good sir!

[@SuiteLifeofDioBrando]

Finally, a new Balrog video! 😃

[@chrisedwards9424]

You know you’re early when the video is still 360p lmao, great video no matter what

[@ninjasonic2270]

9:44 actually! In the comics they said that they decided to stay on Sonics world because they liked it there! That’s why there still there

[@SageNoodleVT]

We love you Balrog ♥️

[@Seafoamgaming]

Yoooo I'm here nice and early that it's still in 360P. Nice and early, and I'm surprised to see it out. And no worries about your next series, as I think the pacing will be a lot better and it should lead to more fun episodes

[@Wanderer-gp5ps]

This was one of the most creative video ideas I have literally ever seen in my life.

[@cleb6720]

Hell yeah, always love a new Balrog video

[@narfwin]

welcome back gamer. we will never stop waiting for you.

[@SuperGoomba19]

I've been waiting for this moment

[@AnnCatsanndra]

I really enjoyed Forces and 100%ing it, but some of the level designs feel like mechanics were omitted at some point. Mortar Valley in particular feels like it was designed with the player being unable to jump. There are tons of branching paths, but the fastest solution is to jump near the start and boost over almost the entire stage without landing until the end. Like, this same game getting an expansion pack with new, more carefully designed levels and new themes would be lovely!

[@aaaaaaabeet2841]

And for that today, I have a little analogy to give you. These are my shoes. These are the Air Jordans that I got for my birthday back in my sophomore year of high school. And I wore them for about a year and a half since. They fit you well, they pretty much get you anywhere, and

[@live_kaito_reaction]

Return of the King

[@HyuuVA]

Our boy is back

[@gdplasman1616]

I got this game the day it came out, and my opinions when finishing were that it had a lot of flaws, but I still ended up enjoying it immensely, and replayed it a bunch of times. It was hard, though, to speak out and say I had so much fun with it because of all the chaos and hate that spurred from it being another "disappointment", which admittedly I did partially agree with, but again I still think a lot of ambition went into it, as you put it. While this review did have me going there for a while lol, this is probably the most mature and apt review I've seen of the game so far and it really makes me feel a lot better about it now; this is the kind of honest, looking-back review I was hoping to see once the dust settled of this game. Really good stuff.

[@CakeJerry]

Sonic Forces is about as fun as running down a hallway

[@funnychimpdotcom8455]

Been waiting for this since the stream

[@gulorful8488]

Uh...Sonic fans hated this game too.

[@Moone_of_Intelligence]

Oh Yeah time to live in 2014-2016 all over again

[@maskofthedragon]

You aged 15 years in 3

[@Kniffel101]

2019 is the year of resurrection. First _AlphaOmegaSin_ comes back from the "Non-KZbin Realm" and *_then_* even Balrog finally does his Pokémon Y rev... I mean Sonic _Forces_ him to go back to KZbin again! :D (Yes, I know technically Wallid already did a video a month ago but I still wanted to express my love for him because I can, k thx. ;))

[@jennyholiday88]

Wallid's BACK guyz

[@BugsyFoga]

Its been so long since we have had a video, I can't even remember when the last one came out .

[@Ltd1764]

This game is on sale right now. I just picked it up on Switch for 14.99

[@easilyeasy]

HE'S BACK

[@Silph_Co]

4:54 I still think of this gag often lol

[@blackdot105]

0:31 oh gosh, I felt that for some reason... good video.

[@screenwatcher949]

i havent seen any of your new uploads wtf youtube!! welcome back balrog

[@deadkatana254]

So since the series is ending I really want to so a new series similar to Scott the Woz where you still have a persona but it’s only one and that’s the limit with this persona you could do reviews, skits or whatever will make us your fans happy

[@KHAce]

>Sees Max Brass Win >Doesn't understand >Rewatches ARMS review >Lola Pop Wins Ohhhhhhhh

[@AlexanderGreensmith]

welcome back feller

[@RellDefinition]

Adventure, hands down

[@SleepyAdam]

Hell yes. Always good to see you in my sub box.

[@shny_scott]

The graphics and music were good, it's really just the level design and physics that could be better. If you play Forces, I'd recommend using a physics improvement mod and maybe looking into the Forces Overclocked mod (still wip right now though)

[@lezzdenden]

Jeez. Feeling like I'm getting looked down on for enjoying Storybook Sonic games lol

[@BalrogGameRoom]

I'm just raggin' on them for jokes lol. If you enjoy them that's great!

[@lezzdenden]

@@BalrogGameRoom do you plan on giving them a look in the future?

[@pheonix2014]

Say what you will about Black Knight but they didnt have to go that hard in terms of PLENTY of fanservice for long time fans, a BITCHIN soundtrack, and come on, Excalibur Sonic looked badass. Plus Jason and everybody else improved so much and its sad that they were replaced right as soon as they were getting into the groove of the characters.

[@l-legomaster]

Ah, nice to see balrog upload another da- S A N S? U N D E R T A L E ?

[@mg6945]

I DROPPED EVERYTHING WHEN I SAW THE NOTIFICATION FINALLY ONE MORE BGRA VIDEO EDIT: BRING THIS SERIES BACK

[@miketheguy2847]

OH FUCK HE'S BACK

[@DemiTrusdale3]

A game made for the fans, and a game by the fans came into the public consciousness at roughly the same time. These were forces and mania respectively...

[@nemstalgia]

I forgot you had such a full beard at one point and I hardly recognized you in the intro lmao

[@PowerfulMint]

The meme man is back.

[@ggrapperhaus]

HE"S BACK!

[@danhedgehog]

Great video, its always refreshing to see someone keep an open mind about this game, sure its not the best sonic game ever, but its by no means anywhere close to being as bad as others say.

[@12Metatron]

this video made me remember how much i regretted buying sonic lost world

[@Mr.Sh1nyHunter]

Why do you have 3 copies?

[@BalrogGameRoom]

.....good question

[@AllHailShadow117]

For me Classic Sonic feels so bad to control that Forces is the only main series game I just outright dropped without beating.

[@obd9660]

I can't believe no one has thought of this, but maybe they only told the players what was happening via text and didn't show anything because they didn't want children to be scarred by such sights. Either that, or just laziness.

[@jrd_funnydiaz8091]

Nobody gonna talk about how awsome the new intro is 10 out 10

[@Awsomface]

IT'S BEEN YEARSSS

[@ultradmann2367]

Dope vid. But for the love of god, can someone PLEASE tell me the name of the song that plays at 3:36, it's killing me not knowing!

[@ChaosN0110]

why are all characters looking in the same direction to talk to each other?

[@salvige7253]

missed balrog. He is back

[@BlueJack222]

I had fun with the game

[@DigiBrad]

The biggest problem I have with this game were the 2D parts. The 3D sonic and original character levels were pretty fun. And since it wasn't a full price game like almost every games nowadays I wasn't really mad at all

[@TheDucksEye]

I like the unique hashtags

[@UntitledDoc]

YES, FINALLY

[@Contenterful]

Well this was a nice surprise.

[@alexvirgen4584]

It’s been 3000 years

[@xJoeyScoops]

YES I'VE MISSED YOU

[@ssdoivniosdniofodniofnoivf7896]

HE'S BACK HE'S BACK HE'S BACK