The History of Deadly Premonition and Its God Awful Ports | SWERY FILES - HM

[@professionalspecialist5780]

On the Switch port, I talked to Kayson twice while he was in his car by the diner. Once the chat ended and he got in his car, his car started hovering like a DeLorean and flew through the diner. As broken as this port is, I loved that experience

[@stevepalpatine2828]

Where we're going, we don't need strange dreams about cryptic midgets...

[@PhantomShadow224]

I was playing the switch port too, waiting for a conversation to pass while parked outside the diner and forest gets back into his car and drives through the building XD

[@thesolidestsnake]

"Off to go kill your parents and traumatize you goodbye!" *Back to the future theme playing*

[@TEMINIX]

Here's to seeing Francis York Morgan as one of the DLC characters in Smash ultimate!

[@jhoku1]

Alternative skin as Francis Zach Morgan

[@mrFooPL]

that would be really cool. considering DP2 is a Switch sequel, it would make sense. York/Zach could have a move in which Willie is jumping in out of nowhere and running ahead, dealing damage to everything in it's way. and Patty could be an assist or something. also York could have a move in which he calls for George, he drives in in his car and deals damage. man, even The Pickles could make an appearance... just imagine all the wild possibilities. the only thing that make York get as a DLC less than probable is 1. this game is so niche 2. is it a timed exclusive? if so, maybe he'll just be a lame spirit. that would be a shame

[@JmanRising]

It’s baffling how bad all these ports are, thanks for the breakdown. Never should of sold my 360 copy for the PS3 version. It’s a shame these cash grab ports took advantage of the cult following for this game so badly.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

you nailed it!

[@JmanRising]

Hikikomori Media And you nailed it with this video. Thankfully I had enough common sense to play the 360 version first before playing the PS3 version. Anyways thanks to you I just bought the 360 version again before scalpers take advantage to play the game on Xbox One X. I’ll keep the PS3 version though for the extra content/questionable move support and in case it becomes backwards compatible somehow and fixes the frame rate.

[@warehousedave7937]

Yeah rising star intentionally distributed the ps3 version to select online retailers who hold the price up too. It really does feel kind of like a Limited Run Games cash grab release.

[@Frellyouall]

Kept my 360 version for this reason.

[@lolopunzel4130]

At least in américa You have the chance to have the Physical disc here in México it's imposible have a copy of deadly thanks god that i have lucky to find the ps3 versión.

[@Oliver_Nexus]

why are you calling the table oversized? it's your standard social distancing dinner

[@BurgerKingNationalist]

what hell we live in. Could you imagine being this stupid in 2019?

[@WhitneyPlays]

What a wonderful recap! It was highly informative and wildly entertaining. It's nice to know I'm not the only one obsessed enough with this game to play every single version. I'm not surprise to hear it took you so long to edit you were very thorough! It still boggles my mind that this game still doesn't have a good port after 10 years. I had high hopes for the switch version and was crushed with the day 1 bugs and the crashes. It's kind of hilarious that the original 360 is still the safest version to recommend out of the bunch because you at least don't have to worry about random crashes. It's truly a shame that everyone's mileage will very with the PC port as it's really my preferred version to play given the ability to make multiple save files. I don't know why but I'm one of the lucky few who can play the game with limited issues. Honestly I hate that I always have to give like a list of caveats which each version available whenever I recommend the game. Here's praying the sequel fairs better in that regard! I was really curious about the 3D stuff with the PS3 version and was always bummed that I never was able to check it out but thankfully it looks like I didn't miss too much lol. I can't wait to see what Swery has in store for the sequel and I look forward to your thoughts :)

[@mistersurrealist]

The sequel (on the Switch) has the most atrocious performance I've ever encountered in a game. Wonderful story, characters and music though.

[@pixelcount350]

@@mistersurrealist Did they ever patch it?

[@Nov-5062]

My first experience with Deadly Premonition was a wild one. I'd hope you'll find the time to listen. It was in 2015-16. I told a friend of mine from school to download a pirated version of it for PC and he did (of course today I've bought it and its OST). As soon as I returned from school our PC died, and retrospectively wouldn't be returned until almost A YEAR afterwards (sweet karma stealing the game). I was impatient, and ran it on our laptop. It ran at about 8-12 fps the whole time, but I didn't gave up. I reached the part where you need to fish Thomas' suitcase in the lake, which was a problem since fishing with a keyboard is literally impossible and you must use a controller. I didn't had a controller, but you know what I did had? A frickin' steering wheel. So I plugged it in, carefully navigating York from the save point to the lake with no control over my camera, and it worked. I caught it. I finished the whole game before our PC returned from being repaired. This derranged experience of playing this game for the first time will forever be carved in my memory. It felt like the equivalent of running a marathon in the desert while listening the whole way to a podcast by Salvadore Dali.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

I now have to play DP with a wheel before I die

[@VisComicaV]

dude. the quality of this is outstanding! funny, well-researched, consistently edited in a style true to the subject matter, but balanced as to also be genuinely your own... i look forward to seeing your audience grow, keep making content like this

[@HikikomoriMedia]

See you in July ;)

[@ObjoGaming]

Just coming back here to say that this is easily my all-time favorite game review on KZbin. I've watched it probably five times at this point. It's a fantastic mix of interesting backstory and an in-depth breakdown of the game and I especially like the port comparison section. You can see the passion and effort that was put into this video and it hasn't gone unappreciated!

[@HikikomoriMedia]

That means the world to me.

[@LixeiraDoFrost]

This was your best video HIkiko. Damn, you surpassed my expectations (which were huge). Thank you for your great work!

[@DomEReapeR]

Ah, the radio is a fast travel, great. I got confused by the description and then forgot to test it at any point, I got 100% achievements and never used it. Fuck.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

Dang, did you at least have a good time?

[@DomEReapeR]

@@HikikomoriMedia Oh yeah absolutely, I had to wrestle the port into submission and even after deal with lots of crashing, but I powered through the tech issues because I fell in love with the game and all its earnest charm and jank. I was already a Twin Peaks fan going in so it had every advantage it needed haha. But I have the 100% on Steam now and was super happy with it.

[@Jefferoth]

Man it sure would be cool if origins had some more substantial patches. Now that I know about the missing window textures that's all I'm going to be able to see

[@CaptainPsychopath69]

My coffee predicts a great video

[@HikikomoriMedia]

🚬☕

[@seakhajiit]

It's interesting that Red Seed's box was clearly in Korean but the in-game text appears to have defaulted to Japanese Great video with a lot of detail :3

[@wwld9823]

no more heroes bootleg saber that's it I'm buying this game, it's a masterpiece

[@HikikomoriMedia]

Don't sleep on the side missions. All the best unlockables come from them.

[@TheSentryIsDown]

I have a good feeling about today, Zach

[@Kevin.Williams1965]

My coffee told me.

[@triiistone]

The pc version version crashed like 24 times during my playthrough. Almost every chapter. I had to use someone else's save game to finish it. I would've said forget it, but the story and characters were so good, I had to complete it and solve the mystery. Never played another game like it. Great video, really fun to watch.

[@TechnoSyndro]

This was fantastic, both for the analysis of the game and its development, and the breakdown of all the various ports over the years. Would love to see you dig deeper into the SWERY Files.

[@agentmorgan487]

The 100+ hours definitely showed in this video, well done! I had played and platinumed this back when it was free on PS Plus and had a great time with it. Completely missed out on the melee weapons and fast travel side quest wow! And interesting information on the region locked versions. Thanks :)

[@BioPhoenixReviews]

well i finally beat the game and wow that was some crazy stuff. im actually kinda surprised that with all the talk of this cult game no one spoiled it for me and yes i never paid attention to that licence plate hestheone lol but im glad i played it and enjoyed its story and character moments and the obscure detail that whent into it and i still have yet to see everything so i can do another play through again. also i never knew much about the prototype of rainy woods but i was always fascinated by how the making of the game came together and well there is a ton to go over here but i think you nailed this video perfectly

[@HikikomoriMedia]

@biophoenix I am so happy you checked out this video right after beating it. Talk about perfect timing.

[@BioPhoenixReviews]

@@HikikomoriMedia yeah i was really impressed with you covering the different versions as well. even though the version i played though was not the best one but it worked well enough. but i never realized how broken the PC version was hot damn.

[@dundy7845]

I just started playing this on my Xbox One via Backwards Compatibility and i cant even fathom what i am witnessing but i am loving every second of it. I had to force myself to Save and turn of my xbox to prevent myself from staying up god knows how long playing this Crazy Game. Im glad i waited and played this on Xbox though, i always knew about this game and initally wanted to play it on the PS3 or PC but i am glad i didnt.

[@marekkapusta7825]

I played the PC port and it crashed only two or three times during my whole playthrough. I am blessed.

[@ayamylautrec7065]

Still dont know how Naomi Watts didnt sue Swery for her resemblance with Emily

[@mechashadow]

Took a lot less for Lindsay Lohan to sue.

[@valentinakallias7672]

Thanks ! I was wondering who she reminds of!

[@HikikomoriMedia]

HEY! @49:30 begins the version comparison segment if you want to find out the best version of Deadly Premonition without spoilers. Most of the footage is from early-game.

[@warehousedave7937]

Spoiler Alert: Xbox 360 Version FTW!

[@ProsperousKingFlorent]

At least the Switch version is still getting patched, unlike what ever the fuck the pc version is.

[@Khoura]

This was seriously the most comprehensive and entertaining videos I have seen on DP! Congratulations!! Also, another fun fact, this game took heavy and I mean heavy influence from a PS1 game that released only in Japan called Mizzurna Falls. Check that game out, it is literally Deadly Premonition, before Deadly Premonition.

[@polpotjay]

I don't have great expectations the first time i played Deadly Premonition (pc), and the intro mission where York survived his crash does not help much. But once he got into town and the investigation starts, hoooo boy did i fall in love with this game! I've played so many games but none stuck with me the way Deadly Premonition did. Also. "Zach i think they're onto us." Nice, lol.

[@thequacken2659]

The car feels like skating. **Laughs in DP 2**

[@TheBeird]

I love this game. I never get hyped for games. but when they announced DP2, I shrieked and cried out YES!!! And I was taking a shit at midnight too! Not in bed. Obviously

[@ytubeanon]

as a diehard DP fan, this was a real pleasure to watch... I never really understood the message about "Some things in this world must be purged..." - like why? We're supposed to kill abominations before they can grow into something worse? How do you know it's absolutely beyond saving? I mean I'd be down with time travelling and killing baby Hitler, but aside from that... I can't help feeling though that we live in a world that's increasingly less likely to produce a game like this ever again with all its unique positive qualities... I wonder if technology has permanently changed things so that, for example, the constraints of small towns lose their charm

[@firepoisonsteel]

BRO I'M WATCHING THIS DURING THE CREDITS OF DEADLY PREMONITION AND THE OPENING SONG SYNCHED PERFECTLY WITH THAT SONG PLAYING IN THE CREDITS

[@Killysunt]

Excited for this one

[@Etrius0023]

Really enjoyed this, especially the version comparisons. I've been keeping an eye on Xenia and while unfortunately compared to RPCS3 and Cemu their progress is pretty glacial, given a few years I can easily imagine the 360 version perfectly emulated with a 60FPS hack.

[@jojoke2909]

I still cant believe that I played DP-PC and it ran from start to finish with no problems just because I played on the steam link of all things, only problem was I couldn't aim so the final boss was the worst thing, but all my friends watching freaked out when I somehow managed to hit the shot

[@Beastofdestruct]

@30:53 - That is a very good point actually. And even Silent Hill, having two worlds, basically always stays a horror game. I mean, Deadly Premonition never really becomes a scary horror game... More like a supernatural thriller... But it comes the closest out of any horror game I've seen with two contrasting elements that complement each other so well.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

I totally agree. The mundane country living clashes against the horror of the "otherworld" beautifully.

[@Yuushiron]

Can't believe SWERY really made more than one masterpiece... okay, now...after binge-watching almost all of your content, I have to say: You definitely deserve more subscribers! :(

[@HikikomoriMedia]

Wow, that's quite the feat. Thanks for checking out my work.

[@Michaeluj]

I'm astounded by the level of research and attention to detail used to make this, as well as the editing done to make this easier to follow. If I had just one issue, it's the story analysis. I find that retrospectives are mainly worthwhile when the story is explained in at least a fairly linear and comprehensive way, so that we can have better context about what's being discussed and therefore become better able to understand and retain the information. As someone who experienced the game before (long ago), I think I have a grasp of the story as explained here, but I'm sure -- to people getting their first experience from you -- the whole narrative comes across as a mess and may dissuade them from considering it.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

Michael, it is not my intention to explain every key detail of the plot. Deadly Premonition deals in surrealism, leaving room for individual interpretation. I ain't no authority here, just a guy who loves the game. If someone is disappointed that I didn't explain every key plot point and ruin all the surprises the game had to offer, then awesome. My video isn't meant to be a substitute for playing it for yourself.

[@TheBaggedOne]

Excellent video Hikiko, I’d love to see more swery files in the future.

[@Randalftown]

HNNNNGNGGGG!!!! I bought the digital version so I could play through it and then continue at my leisure with the side stuff on the physical cart and you're telling me that I have to play through it again!? My first romp was not enjoyable, I played version 1.0 and if you play long enough then there is NO sound..... Anyways super great video. I'm a BIG fan of the series and I actually learned a few new tid bits like Chad Harry Truman being reused as Richard Dunn

[@ayamylautrec7065]

Excellent, replaying through this at the moment, got myself a CE origins for the switch

[@MD_Chaos]

Fantastic video and hands down the best vid covering one of the best games to ever come out during the 7th generation. I recently re-played Deadly Premonition after almost a decade and my appreciation for it has grown a lot since I first it and this vid had only extended that more so with some of the production history of the game. I use to view it as a sorta joke game, but over the years I recognize it as one of the strongest examples of story telling in video games and also pretty ambitious game given how low budget it was. It’s a jank game made with a lot of care and soul put into, something that should be appreciated. I’d definitely would really like to see you cover more of swery’s other games at some point or another.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

I have covered D4 and The Missing. DP 2 is soon

[@PsEuDoLeSs1]

I'd like to salute your dedication to this wonderful piece of video game, and it's pretty difficult to me. Not because i'm french, but because all my fingers are crossed since the announcement of DP2.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

Glad you came by. See you in July for the follow-up!

[@notalkaroo5921]

I love and played this game many times on both ps3 and 360. I never noticed any of these things you pointed out. Great video!

[@HikikomoriMedia]

Thanks Zave!

[@2tooful]

Which version is best?

[@animegirl20]

You are my favorite new channel discovery! Been binging all your stuff. Thanks for the great content!

[@gaminggoddess85]

It's funny (and by that I mean sad) that the freezing when you shoot happens in two DP games made in two different engines 10 years apart. I can't even blame it on ToyBox for Red Seeds Profile PS3.

[@InTheMindOfDavid]

I finally played the Director’s Cut after years of seeing Deadly Premonition on the shelf of GameStop, and watching Jim Sterling talk about it. I never played it because I kept confusing it with Indigo Prophecy for so reason. But when I finally played it, and it got to the scene with York in the car talking about Tom and Jerry being an allegory for an Abusive Marriage and he wrecks the car and that squirrel makes a chimpanzee noise as it almost gets hit by the car I was sold and it became one of my favorite games from that point forward and really sets the tone for the more “mundane” parts of the game. I fucking love every second of it And then I noticed York’s…. “Flashlight chest” and couldn’t stop laughing for a good five minutes.

[@takitamkana9403]

Great video, lots of informative content. I remember trying to play Deadly Premonition on PC back when it launched, glad I'm not the only one for whom none of the fixes work. I was pondering picking up the director's cut on PS3, but after your video I think waiting for the new Xbox and playing it there might be a better option.

[@ArtyIF]

fun fact - when emulating the ps3 version (at least of the director's cut) on pc, the weird tie bug is also there! i'm playing the ps3 dx version because it's the best version of the game that can be emulated (the xbox 360 emulation is just not there yet - many graphical bugs, and cutscenes just get stuck until you skip them) that's also in english (i want to be able to actually read the undubbed text and actually understand what the characters are saying when driving tyvm)

[@themanwhobelches8082]

Great video. Can’t wait for you to cover D4

[@HikikomoriMedia]

We're swimming with the sharks (three videos on my channel about D4 if you wanna watch!)

[@kitestar]

Swery65: literally suda51 on a budget….like a THICC budget

[@TheLuckyDingo]

Thanks for making this in-depth comparison video between all the different versions! I played the original on my 360 around when it came out and played it again on the Switch when it dropped. For some insane reason I had it in my mind that the driving was just always that bad, no idea why!

[@HikikomoriMedia]

Switch version is insanely wonky when it comes to driving. It makes 90 degree turns if you're not careful. Stick to George's fast travel services when you can.

[@TheLuckyDingo]

@@HikikomoriMedia I had no idea that existed until late in the game. It's what made me start doing everyone's side stories, actually!

[@indianajones91]

Great video! I managed to 100% this game on PC. The highlight was editing the save file with a hex editor to overcome the chapter 9 save file corruption issue... Not that I really figured out a fool proof fix for it, but I somehow managed to proceed. Maybe I'll get an Xbox 360 or Xbox One some day to get the best experience of this game.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

I'm impressed by your commitment to finish the PC version. Those 360 copies are in high demand, so snag one while you can!

[@DonnyKirkMusic]

The "whip out a hex editor to fix our port" thing is super annoying, lol. I had to do that for Jet Set Radio's Steam version. It will ALWAYS not save your game, even on my new computer, unless you hex edit the .exe. It will happen to pretty much anyone who buys that port, where they will play for two hours, turn the game off, and then realize that the game didn't save.

[@altrovic815]

I played it on PC and now I see how FREEAKING lucky i was to have avoided most of the issues. Only had like 3-4 crashes.

[@poogmaster1]

Great vid, this channel deserves more views. So glad that my love of Psycho's man movie reviews introduced me to your channel

[@BioPhoenixReviews]

definitely going to watch this after i beat the game. ironically i started playing the switch version a few days ago since i never finished it on the 360 and strangely i find it to be easier then i remember it being. so yeah i will come back to this huge video once i see it through to the end.

[@MetaMetro3]

Every version after the OG release set the game to easy mode and got rid of the other difficulties

[@zi11ion]

Excellent retrospective! I wonder what was going on behind the scenes for all of the re-releases to have ended up so poor. I'm guessing it might be a similar situation that the Silent Hill HD collection went through, where the original final build of the game was lost and they had to work off of an earlier version. But that's just speculation. It's just really crazy that none of the re-releases ever got close to being similar in quality to the original experience on the 360. There had to be a reason for these other versions to be so bad. Anyway, great job! Liked and Subscribed. I'll watch some more of your stuff!

[@Etrius0023]

Since they only released the PS3 version of the original in Japan, I theorize it's because they had so much difficulty getting the game to run and thus the port was pretty shoddy. How does that transition into the awful re-releases? Well, what I think happened is that they just took the existing PS3 port, upped the resolution (causing the awful performance) and made the small tweaks/additions featured in the DC and then ported that same version to PC (very poorly) and eventually Switch (each with their own small differences) because that was easier/more convenient then adding those changes over to the 360 release and porting that. Honestly, because Access Games wasn't involved in any capacity, I bet Toybox/RSG didn't even know that there was any difference between the 360 and PS3 releases, they probably just intended the DC to be a quick and cheap cash-grab.

[@liefhebber6277]

very mild spoiler i guess kinda?... ... ... ... ... a nice tidbit about the detailed schedules you mention characters having: i remember being quite impressed when I saw George visiting the art gallery late at night. in one of the car conversations George actually mentions that he enjoys visiting the gallery, but you don't often see games actually making their characters do the things they say they do in a relatively organic manner! come to think of it I should have tried peeking tho. also, having had my first DP experiences with the PC and PS3 Director's Cut versions, I'm glad to see that quality-wise it's only up from here as far as the other versions go lmao. fantastic video btw. have a nice day hikiko

[@samz8691]

It's a shame the switch port has it's flaws. Granted, I'm thankful as it actually gave me a way to play the game. (since I couldn't get the PC version running well.)

[@HikikomoriMedia]

By all means, if Switch is your only way to play, then it should serve its purpose to get you ready for DP2!

[@GerarGear]

Nice to see some recognition of this masterpiece and also talk about which port is the best!

[@HikikomoriMedia]

There's a follow-up video for Deadly Premonition 2 on the channel.

[@GerarGear]

@@HikikomoriMedia ok! Thanks

[@DezuKiwami]

1:23:12 lmao Great video, I'm a huge Deadly Premonition fan and can't get enough content about this game.

[@Rad-Dude63andathird]

Holy shit, you got Jeff for this and I've never seen this? Oh boy.

[@Zelmarked]

39:23 Hotdog coffee.

[@josephbenchama2714]

Great content, hope more people see this but this made my quarantine more bearable. Hope you’re staying healthy and find big numbers in the future!

[@HikikomoriMedia]

Sure am! Working on the next one...

[@icuddledyourimouto768]

This is 2 am for me. Worth it #sacrificeSleep

[@OhHiMark2004]

I played it on the XBox 360, but it felt more like a Dreamcast game. For the first 2 hours I actually wanted to turn it off and never touch it again. But the main character and the atmosphere fascinated me. It is now one of my favorite games. Your retrospective was very entertaining and interesting. greetings from Germany

[@HikikomoriMedia]

danke

[@warehousedave7937]

The xbox 360 version is so hard to find now and price has really gone up on copies that are complete with manual.

[@bumpybum]

Oh wow really? Are you in uk? I got my copy this year from CEX for £5 with manual in really good condition

[@Frellyouall]

Great video. I look forward to watching more from you. I've just bought D4 in preparation for DP2.

[@LixeiraDoFrost]

This is going to be dope

[@MUSQUIZanimation]

1:24:48 caused me to spit out my food. You can’t do that to me. 2 things: • you sound like that JWittz, haha. •my first playthrough was the Switch version and I LOVED it! That just goes to show you how great the story and characters are. (They also might have done a slight patch update recently. the game ran fine for me).

[@LosMSR]

The idea of a GTA of terror, that was brilliant. I got this game on Steam, and a really great story, this is how you compete against RE or SH, weird that a company didn't try to get the rights of this, to fix the graphics and the crashes. This game is so good, you can go out after midnight, and the whole place is full of ghosts.

[@InTheMindOfDavid]

Actually, now that I think about it… I think it was THIS video that sold me on actually buying Deadly Premonition.

[@MilesTFBaxxter]

Great to see someone thoroughly comparing all the different versions! Clearly the board game is the way to go. Thank you. 👍 I do also wonder why so many of the ports are so broken. Is the game just unfixable due to some core coding, or is it just that the publisher/developer doesn't want to spend the money? I was never able to get past a certain point on my PC Steam copy of DP:DC, and wasted a lot of time trying to fix it and having progress lost. Seems absurd for a "proper" game that has gotten multiple console releases and has a dedicated fan following.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

I think it has a lot to do with the original programmers (Access Games) lack of involvement with the ports. The code was handed over to ToyBox which did not have the information needed to handle all the complex world systems in tandem. They clearly were more concerned with turning a quick buck, than preserving quality. DP 1 is worth getting an Xbox for to experience it as it was intended.

[@JR-hf4xy]

Just finished playing it again, been a couple of years and I wanted to prepare for the sequel. Fantastic video and I really enjoyed your sense of humor. And yes. More SWERY files.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

Thanks a ton!

[@CombatWombatSeanSpencer]

Man, I guess I really was the only one who truly loved the action shooting scenes in this game. This game all together as a whole is still my all time favorite. Masterpiece.

[@DustinBarlow8P]

This is the one game that when I finished, I actually didn't know what to do with myself. I felt like piece of me was left in the game, that when turned off, stayed in the game world. Also as an aside note, didn't Emily's spirit merge with FYM during the finale. Once you kill the demon, she is there with Francis, and Zack is telling Francis, "You be nice and treat her right". I figure FYM wasn't in a vegetative state or whatever but instead he basically passed away with Emily by his side, giving you a sort of "Happy Ending" to his character, with Zack being the only one present now.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

You'll have to play DP2 for the true resolution, but it also presents more questions than answers. See Swery Files on DP 2 to see what I mean.

[@binnocorp]

This is fantastic, just the kind of thing I needed the day after finishing this incredible incredible game!!

[@HikikomoriMedia]

I will be back with part two (sometime after DP2 releases)

[@binnocorp]

And you did! You’re one of the unsung heroes of KZbin. Waiting for patches on DP2 before taking the plunge, the frame rate killed me on day 1

[@taterthepenguin]

1:41:02 I actually like this change. My first playthrough of DC, I was able to pick out the voice actor and it spoiled the Red Raincoat Killer's identity for me very early in the game. Using a nondescript animal roar is an improvement.

[@FailingDuke64]

The weird food moments from D4 is a Benny & Joon reference, in fact most of those moments are just film and television homages.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

yeah when Benny is playing with his food. Good eye. I made a whole retrospective on D4 too. The most shameless homage is Memento

[@12ealDealOfficial]

My sixth or seventh watch. HM sells Deadly Premonition like no one else. Wish the game was just a shade more popular so more people would talk about it, but I don't mind it being mainly enthusiasts at the lunch table. When you going to cover the English translation of Mizzurna Falls?

[@johnvinter]

What a fantastic documentary of Deadly Premonition, I just mildly interest to the game but your video just make hook me from start to finish! you deserve more views & subscribers!

[@ArynBacklogDragon]

Woah. I missed out so much in my playthrough. I'm gonna replay this eventually but for now I'll put the game down for a while. (Played on Switch)

[@DethronerX]

What about the Camera in XBoxOne version? did they make it OTS all the time or did they keep the areal view and other fixed angles in some places?

[@HikikomoriMedia]

It's the same as the Xbox 360.

[@DethronerX]

@@HikikomoriMedia From your review, XBox One is the only one i feel confident about. Good research, man.

[@Unknown-rg5uh]

I've played this game multiple times and I had no idea that you can get new suits! I knew you could on the Playstation 3 version by default but not on Xbox 360 haha. I think this calls for booting the game up again and playing all the side missions, this game is a masterpiece in my eyes.

[@otrebla171091]

Excellent retrospective Hikiko.

[@Yuuretsu]

The short freeze on the PS3 version before the raincoat killer reminds me of Skies of Arcadia on the Dreamcast. Any random encounter would be spoiled by the sawmill that is the Dreamcast's disc drive.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

Now that's a throwback

[@MarcelusCastleRain]

Thanks for the SWERY videos Hikiko! (even tho I loved the good life you're right on many points haha!) :) I enjoyed this one. I wanted to add that the PC version with DP Fix has a "memory leak" problem for some. You keep consuming ram until your PC crashes. It's wwwwweeeeird. IDK if threre's a fix. In any case, thanks again for the hard work with this video and the D4 one (that one was awesome too!).

[@HikikomoriMedia]

Thanks so much for watching through the Swery Files. Don't sleep on The Good Life episode, it's one of my favorites.

[@RUOK2000]

Galaxy of Terror is another little movie/horror nod. Sweary started doing these little things before it was cool I think, now every game has to have references in it

[@HikikomoriMedia]

RIP Sid Haig

[@CommunistJugular]

What's your favourite coffee?

[@HikikomoriMedia]

McDonald's McCafe.

[@LoveTwoExplore]

Great video, I thought your voice sounded familiar and worked it out. You sound similar to Cookie Masterson the host from some of the earlier Jackbox games.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

I get that a lot.

[@billthecat2410]

I didn't like the shooting all that much but the graphics didn't bother me because the story line was fantastic. This game has a lot of imagination and was fun to play. Didn't like the keys when your trying to run or dodge but all in all I'm glad they put it out. It's one of my favorite games bugs and all...

[@NarcolepticProphet]

Great video, always found it strange the highschool is never mentioned or used in the game but it is there. Also how close it is to Galaxy of terror bar. Freaky.

[@hemangchauhan2864]

How did I miss this video?! I only saw the ports part. Man, if only I had any sorts of Xbox. I was able to get PC version to run well at stable 30, but things like camera angles, missing textures, change in color and most importantly inconsistent storytelling are a dealbreaker. Here's hoping Xenia gets better.

[@Loffeleif]

This is ridiculously well researched and entertaining. Brilliant. Thank you so much!

[@callumcockburn7634]

As someone who’s first experience playing DP was the PS3 Directors cut port, that version made me a life long fan and place it as one of the most highly recommended experiences of any form of media to anyone, even people who i know dont play video games. I am now finally playing the xbox 360 version and i agree that the survival horror tank controls & fixed camera angles definitely are a big PS1/2 vibe (which is integral to the aesthetic) & graphics and textures are crispy & shiny. But i just want to say that the PS3 version never robbed me of that vibe or experience at all, its very clear what it is emulating and ppl should not be afraid to dive into the PS3 port, imho its a more than competent version. The experience is fully intact. 360 is the definitive version ofc, but i dont think its absolutely necessary & with prices rising on OG copys if someone picks up the PS3 version they should be very proud to own that version.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

I would be proud to own Red Seeds Profile PS3, but I cannot cosign DP:DC PS3. My grade stands! I urge players to save the $40.00 and treat themselves.

[@callumcockburn7634]

@@HikikomoriMediaword! for sure i understand your grade 100% and as far as Red Seed Profiles that is the superior version im sure but also just i think what i meant was that as someone stumbling into DP at a NA game store that DP DC experience with was a good one regardless. I personally never had any glaring issues, even knowing now that the version obviously has its problems. for me its still DP in a state that accessible to most without getting into imports & confusing alternate titles langiage barrier stuff. playing the XBOX 360 version now in its full intended experience is definitely a treat but i dont look back at my PS3 experience as a bad one at all, & i dont think others should feel robbed for having that experience. but my message is more aimed at players who dont have an xbox 360 or dont game on a PC as i was one of those ppl. so yea i totally understand your grading and i think your right! but still suprised to see that its one of the worst rated experiences when i genuinely had a great time with it on multiple playthroughs. i guess thats a testament to how good the game is! LoL anyways good to get a reply out of ya. looking forward to new content 🫡

[@Fearbeforezach]

You remind me why I love this game so much, thank you

[@TectonicImprov]

I've had this vid in my watch later for an embarassingly long time. I love Deadly Premonition and I appreciated how vigilant you were with covering the port jobs. Admittedly I've only played the PS3 version to completion and dabbled in the Switch port so to know that the Xbox version is (mostly) without faults is eye opening. Don't think I'll be able to play that version any time soon, but regardless. Great video.

[@HikikomoriMedia]

better late than never! I covered the series x version in my latest video The Versatility of the Xbox Series X

[@kanewilliams1653]

How long did you spend the make this video? My god! You must've replayed the game a dozen times!! Very impressive work

[@HikikomoriMedia]

Thanks Kane! It was quite the undertaking

[@MrLarsKoch01]

Love this video amazing work Miles ! Got me into DP

[@Bradley.Calavera]

Damn, amazing video, but I don't have a way to play the game right now. Is there a part of the video where the spoilers end? I really wanna finish the video

[@HikikomoriMedia]

Thanks for asking. @49:30 begins the version comparison segment. Most of the footage is from early-game. Enjoy!

[@Bradley.Calavera]

Thanks, man, that's exactly what I was looking for because I have a xbox360 and I wanted to know if it is worth it to get that version. No wonder you're my favorite youtuber, keep up the good work!

[@KingGameReview]

Great video - really well done.

[@RabbitEarTrans]

Real glad I decided to get the physical copy of Origins instead of downloading. And that a lot of the downgrades from the original (pop-in, lack of car friction, etc.) I just thought added to the game's odd, surreal charm 😅 Certainly not the best possible DP experience, but it didnt really hinder my enjoyment thankfully

[@HikikomoriMedia]

Hey, if the Switch version of Origins didn't bother you, then you're in for a "treat" with DP 2....

[@RabbitEarTrans]

@@HikikomoriMedia Oh trust me, I am genuinely ecstatic to start it - my taste is VERY questionable 😌

[@walkinginsingapore8548]

WHAT THE FXXK, someone really dig into this GAME's full content , amazing

[@HikikomoriMedia]

only because it's my favorite

[@jakubkasperski6411]

dpfix used to work pretty well but with some Windows update it now crashes all the time when before it was at least possible to finish the game

[@HikikomoriMedia]

Yeah, the performance is totally random across machines and versions of windows. I have gotten so many reports of "worked fine for me" and "my computer hard crashed".

[@DonnyKirkMusic]

yeah, I noticed when I first set up the game back in like 2013 or some shit, it actually ran. Pretty much it was only three years later (and onward) that it did the thing, for me, where it would just instantly crash the game on launch. I haven't tried it on my new win10 build but I don't particularly want to try just because the DC version is just so much worse in so many ways (even if I got it to run)