The King of Glitchy Fighting Games

[@WhiteSetsuna]

Toki isn't broken. He's lore accurate

[@jestfullgremblim8002]

I mean, he isn't. If he wasn't ill, then you would be right

[@PicaroAnimations]

Imagine every anime fighter has a speical ability to give the character a dramatic flahback that turns them into a unstoppable God

[@jhsrt985]

Accurate toki is houkto no jesus literally

[@MrShambles]

He should have moves that heal his opponent.

[@jhsrt985]

@@MrShambles true, that's the ultimate taunt, all of them should be done with a motion and the select button

[@arachnofiend2859]

I feel like this video should have mentioned that infinites in this game are so long and time-consuming that sometimes you can land the infinite and still lose because the timer ran out before you got the opponent's health bar down far enough

[@elgordobondiola]

We found the free to play equivalent of pay to lose

[@Gametester110-qf8vs]

Haha! Hilarious.

[@HatredSonneillon]

I died when that guy offered money to stop the combo.

[@LeinRa-Reaction]

and the guy comboing didn't drop the combo despite looking over and laughed at the money

[@marche800]

Dude sitting there with the fidget spinning is up there too

[@joeyjoestar2421]

Bruh

[@philiphunt-bull5817]

Bribing someone to drop a combo is Based.

[@Random-yg1fi]

My favorite part about this game is that when it appears on Sajam’s “Will it kill?” series the question turns from whether the combo will kill the opponent to if the combo will kill them before timing out

[@adolhein]

To be honest, Toki being broken is very in-character, with only his radiation-induced terminal illness holding him back. Edited for clarity.

[@MadMax55777]

True that.

[@kriscubero6778]

Terminal? I thought it was radiation that did him.

[@overmandom]

@@kriscubero6778 people dont die from radiation perse, they die from an ilness caused by radiation, like cancer and such

[@kriscubero6778]

@@overmandom Bro, it was just me shortening what the heck happened to Toki. Alot of people can deduce by what I meant "done in by radiation".

[@adolhein]

@@kriscubero6778 doesn't that level of radiation poisoning count as terminal?

[@spiedi7272]

It always baffles me how you continue to put out these videos about unique topics that I didnt even know existed. Great work and thanks for each and every video

[@CreationsFlare]

I blame Sajam's Will it Kill series. Also a very good way of showcasing some of the dumb shenanigans that can happen in Kusoges.

[@Gorette66]

FYI: "Kusoge" is a term that can be applied to terribly designed games of any genre, and not just fighting games.

[@jexdragon8214]

You mean like modern yugioh?

[@hggpi]

League of legends

[@loltoheaven777sreplaystora6]

@hggpi no league isnt funny bad its just. bad

[@flyinghoudini4151]

So happy you guys made this video, ironically I just recently got into it. Thank sweet baby Jesus for the Atomiswave/Dreamcast port that was released last year, it’s arcade perfect.

[@Andres.Guzman]

That's not irony, it's coincidence

[@thadex454]

One man's trash is the FGC's treasure

[@Stylez-13]

Where do I. It or get this!?

[@priestskorge]

​@@Stylez-13 Fightcade on pc has all old fighting games for free with rollback netcode it amazing and this game is super super fun

[@swoleshaggy937]

@@priestskorgeso I need to to get fightcad and then download the FOTNS port? I’ve been looking into playing this game but I’ve never done something like that before

[@skeletorthebest7204]

Imagine if Shaq Fu was a kusoge… being able to basketball your opponent AS SHAQ… that would’ve been sick

[@ultimatemacchia]

average fighting game casual: NOOO IT'S UNFAIR THAT I HAVE TO LEARN THE GAME TO NOT GET COMBO'ED TO DEATH ONLINE Kusoge enjoyer: Infinites are love, Infinites are life

[@drsherifff]

Ive been watching some Fist of the North Star and it's kinda confusing so im glad youre making a vid on it

[@armorbearer9702]

I wish that fighting game tournaments include one unknown fighting games in their lineups. It would be fun to have one wildcard to watch.

[@kholdkhaos64ray11]

You'd be surprised to find out how many of them actually try to but it really comes down to how many people they can get to sign up for those; which usually isn't enough, if any, so they end up scrapping that bracket

[@jandrmayers]

This game is insanely fun

[@tornadoandy123]

Good to see "ArcSys of the North Star" (what I call it) is getting a little more exposure!

[@ShebaFr]

It should be noted that of all anime's original voice actors who reprised their roles, only one have been dead years ago, legendary Kaneto Shiozawa (Rei's original voice, also voiced Gray Fox in OG Metal Gear Solid). Jagi's died some times after the game and will be replaced by Takagi (Eikichi Onizuka and Okuyasu). As for Kenshiro's original VA: Akira Kamiya, he did not reprise, afaik, because doing those ATATATA was too much for his vocal cords. He did reprise his other legendary roles, Ryo Saeba in City Hunter movies, and Roy Focker in Macross media.

[@KingFossilFER]

That clip from Last blade 2 at 4:01 is decieving. You have two health bars per round, the orange one and the red one, so what they show isnt 40% total damage but half of that.

[@dieptrieu6564]

Yeah, i don't get the point of that. When we have samsho where you can take over half of enemy's HP bar with one 1 heavy attack. You need full context on the gameplay mechanic to see if the damage is too much

[@noticeme6412]

LB2 is still a kusoge tho, right?

[@D3Vlicious]

@@noticeme6412 Considering it has just about as many practical infinities as HnK, yes.

[@mariocraft3067]

@@D3Vlicious Technically infinites past a couple loops aren't legal in most tournaments, though yeah they definitely exist.

[@StellaEFZ]

@@D3Vlicious LB2 goes like this: Mukuro, Lee and Moriya are playing Guilty Gear Zantetsu is playing Hokuto no Ken. Kagami exists and he's fucking stupid The rest are playing LB2 and the game is balanced (non ironically)

[@SimianScience]

a laundrymat near me in miami had this cabinet. i cant belive i got to play this

[@mariocraft3067]

That clip at 4:00 doesn't tell the whole story. That game (Last Blade 2) has 2 life bars, so he only did about a 5th of the opponents health. Still really good, but for a risky move like that it isn't what I would call broken or overpowered.

[@Pkblazer099]

Also Kaede is on power mode.

[@Hecatom]

True, but tlb2 is kusoge for anothe myriad of reasons 😅

[@mariocraft3067]

@@Hecatom Fair enough 😂

[@PKFLASH123]

Fist of the northstar is my fav anime/manga ever and the fact that toki my fav character in fiction is so amazing i love this game and manga if you haven’t watched/read it you need too

[@GuyWithAnAmazingHat]

Kusoge is freedom of expression

[@AnthanKrufix]

I gotta say I really love mechanics like that in fighting games where you can win by another method than reducing a healthbar to zero. Things such as Soul Calibur's ring outs, or Smash bros' gimps (if you consider hitting them across the blastzone with pure knockback as the 'traditional' method of killing, then gimping is another thing you have to think about and another way of winning)... It's why I really like Sekiro's combat system and hope to see something similar in a fighting game sometime.

[@tedjomuljono3052]

In this game one of the characters can win the match by landing a lv1 supermove and then not get hit by the opponent for 30 seconds, if both conditions are met, you won the match/they are already dead

[@geschnitztekiste4111]

As a casual Smash player, I have no idea what a Gimp is lol

[@maltra86]

@@tedjomuljono3052 Unless your opponent picks souther

[@EvilCoffeeInc]

This game is awesome! But PLEASE don't stretch 4:3 gameplay to 16:9, it totally destroys the look of the footage.

[@jgn]

didn't mention Dora vs Amiba, one of the best fighting game matches out there

[@heardofrvb]

Third round Hokuto Hyakuretsu Ken!

[@flipkiller8521]

The most lore accurate FG Anime adaptation. Fist of the North Star's gameplay insanity is reflective of the batshit insane fights the Anime had,

[@greatestgamer00]

Did my homie just try and bribe him mid combo? beutiful

[@Shishiyahuda0703]

The term "kusoge" isn't exclusively used for fighting games. It can be any genre of games.

[@Sai1523]

This was my favorite game of anime evo the year those clips are from. So many hilarious moments while infinites were happening I couldn't stop watching.

[@trendyy._.6365]

This video brings a smile to my face to know someone else knows about this game

[@karue7581]

Your content is top tier!

[@mrpinguimninja]

I'd love to see your take on the Tougeki - Super Battle Opera series or another one of these traditional japanese tournaments

[@Henbot]

I have always wondered about the term, but I just love the clips of them just sitting back with the dribble combos, I played a chunk of fighters and the constant bouncing annoyed me, but I have no knowledge of the esports scene, so this was funny to see that it is a thing that many know of.

[@djoshawott2850]

I look at the combo at 0:29, and I'm like TECH

[@Kultactivities]

Ahhh so this is where those mugen characters be coming from!

[@beyondtheinfinite3263]

Hokuto no Ken player: "Omae wa mou shindeiru." Average player: "NOT AGAIN."

[@7utas23]

Stretching HNK to 16:9 is a bold move!

[@brumperez7416]

I kinda wish arcsys made another fist of the north star game. I love the anime, and would love to see a high quality fist of the north star fighting game.

[@Dracobyte]

Thank your for this mini-documentaries!

[@Milagro_Man]

If you wanna start a mass argument just ask whether MVC2 is a kusoge

[@Ralkila]

The problem here is that MVC2 is BROKEN in capitals as is UMVC3 , the difference is that it doesn't fill the checkmark in "low quality" you're skipping that part from the kusoge category. Most of the games shown are anime fighters that aren't meant to be competitive but a fan service little thing. Like the sengoku basara which is made by arc sys , the same with sailor moon in these cases they are not just unbalanced there was never a balance in mind while mvc2 and umvc3 have certain adjustments one tuning characters from past Vs series and the other actually having a balance support until marvel ceased it.

[@Talking_Ed]

Yeah it's a kusoge, one of the biggest strategy in the game is a glitch lol

[@Ralkila]

@@Talking_Ed For guy that makes Kingdome Hearts tier lists i can see what is your reference to kusoge.

[@Talking_Ed]

@@Ralkila Both kusoge, both hella fun.

[@p99chan99]

It definitely is

[@GELTONZ]

I hate the way the FGC uses the term "Kusoge". They throw it around wildly without any meaning to the point where "Kusoge" just means "Non-Capcom Fighting Game I Don't Want To Admit Is Good". Considering what IS considered Kusoge is usually still more balanced than 3rd Strike or Marvel, I wonder if there's any fighting game that ISN'T a kusoge?

[@Scatmanseth]

IIRC the arcade version of this game has a combo that, if done in a specific way, can literally set the cabinet on fire due to attempting to resolve infinite hits.

[@bes03c]

There is also a multigame speedrun race called Kusogrande full of kusoge game, but operated in English.

[@liro9211]

Banger as always

[@Yxazel]

I can watch the whole video before i finished getting slamdunked

[@Hikami7]

0:32 Pain

[@AVClarke]

I don't know why after all these years that no one has managed to make a good fighting game from this property.

[@fellowgmers932]

I immediately thought castlevania when I saw that opening lmao

[@Lwilibert]

That dungeon fighter game will be amongst the best kusoge.

[@JoeInTheElement]

Arc Sys must make a remake/remastered hit collection of past games. Like this one, DBZ- Supersonic Warriors 2 (the metal score was awesome for a DS game) n other unknown underrates gems

[@vegetamccann1285]

I love this game man. Easily my favorite fighting game of all time. Please re-release this game.

[@kendonl.taylor5111]

The Original voice actress of Mamiya died years ago.

[@Ai-wk4sp]

00:30 crazy bluebeat infinite, sure hope nobody presses a button at any point during hits 40 on.

[@gnardawgyt]

Great video!

[@wickedishiccy7621]

That soundtrack though is still absolutely legendary

[@livenishikireaction]

a different FOTN game was made by the guys who made ME

[@noticeme6412]

Last Blade 2 is also a kusoge

[@fhjunior6183]

Thanks for the vid

[@otaking3582]

Wait, the arcade version actually got released in America?

[@PikangsFutaba]

Yup, it was nearly impossible to find, got lucky to play it a few years ago.

[@otaking3582]

@@PikangsFutaba Considering that we didn't get the PS2 port, it definitely seems weird since an arcade machine in 2005 would be _less_ likely to make a return on investment...

[@PikangsFutaba]

@@otaking3582 Yup, but the arcade operator honestly didn't care and got the game anyway for the arcade, it was a blast to play it (despite me sucking overall for competitive measures) as it was a different aproach for me in terms of fighting games (and got to remember Hokuto No Ken after the weird localization of the Sega Genesis game called Last Battle),

[@gonzalotorres5282]

@@PikangsFutaba The down side of setting it to English, is that Jagi loses the "Say My Name" super move.

[@PikangsFutaba]

@@gonzalotorres5282 Not the 1st time a game has adjustments of the USA release vs JPN release (and very likely not the last), is interesting to seek those changes if you ask me (that's why for the most part you only see JPN versions on tournaments).

[@BeeLy1011]

> DOA cameo within the first few seconds This is the closest I'll come to seeing my dream become a reality

[@KazeShikamaru]

I may give it a shot honesty.

[@thadex454]

One man's trash is the FGC's treasure

[@capitaljames6480]

So that’s not Jo Jo?

[@stevencisneros9306]

Kusoge fighting games wouldn’t be the same without this hidden classic

[@florianfischer5593]

Game is just perfect

[@jonfitzpatrick9942]

Fate/Unlimited Code When? You've done the other big kuso, do itt

[@tnmblonewolf8799]

Fate/Unlimited Code isn't exactly a Kusoge

[@ZzigZaG00NIN]

this game is always so much fun to watch I love anime fighting games

[@-maki446]

Get to 87 combo The fighting game becomes Basketball

[@Hecatom]

One of the few reasons I have my ps2 hooked on my tv

[@antonsimmons8519]

First time I've ever seen or heard the terminology, but now I know what it is, should anyone use it. Thanks.

[@QueenSydon]

I've never played this game myself, but am highly curious what specifically makes Toki OP in this game.

[@ZuKCe]

It's way easier to list the thing Toki is NOT good at that's for sure....

[@maxspecs]

I mean, don’t get mad that your opponent has you in an infinite. Get mad that you got hit by the first attack that led to it. Because once that hit, you are already dead.

[@supersanttu7951]

Completely bonkers infinites and and other bullshit? That just sounds lore-accurate tbh.

[@Vizorfam]

Fighting games are something so great!! Everyone should play fighting games , we need more people in fgc. Also akshon can you make another video on racing games i have recently started playing some racing games too

[@hollowboi7831]

I wish they could remastered or remake this game on the next gen console 🙂

[@thikdikriky1559]

Yes

[@gcapeletti]

If this is kusoge, I don't want to play non-kusoges anymore.

[@gabrielwoj]

That's an interesting video ID it got generated on the URL, I gotta say.

[@iceloveanime]

So melee is a kusoge for sure weather it's Mechanics, stages, or character. SO much about melee is broken. The thing is that comes from hundreds upon thousands of ppl picking every aspect of the game apart for more than fifteen years. I personally would crown melee as the king of kusoge.

[@thikdikriky1559]

We're talking about fighting games here sir.

[@iceloveanime]

@@thikdikriky1559 And Melee IS a fighting game. I see player vs player combat that has controllable characters directly engaging in combat then it becomes a fighting game in my eyes. There's no changing my mind.

[@JR_Donofrio]

Have they ever made a Yu Yu Hakusho fighting game?

[@sonicdragoon]

There's one on PS2

[@ColtEagle77]

Hell yeah, show some love to the more niche scenes.

[@yttrash1539]

Please talk about absolver It's a very unique fighting game Developer sloclap just released their New game and many people are asking themselves why they never heard of absolver before

[@Tokioka]

Do a video on Kinnikuman Muscle Fight - a little known fan made fighting game based on the Kinnikuman series.

[@striderhiryu973]

THIS GAME IS INSANE!! need remake 4k version with same mecanic and infinite

[@Stylez-13]

Yes! Fighti games today are so unrealistic for balance sake.... Even DLC characters get nerfed cause snowflakes cry

[@PabbyPabbles]

The Time of Retribution Battle 1 The First Decide the Destiny ‼

[@MadMax55777]

You Wa SHOCK!

[@DrBlue-pt1wp]

they need to make a new fist of the north star fighting game in the style of z fighters! it would be soooo good!

[@katsef3934]

I CANT BELIEVE YOU DARED TO DISS DIVEKICK.

[@alexbaxthedarkside]

Toki has no weaknesses and no one on the cast can oppose him... Yep, that sounds lore accurate to me! ;)

[@GAZAMAN93X]

Toki is literally Kung Fu Jesus lol. He's supposed to be broken.

[@benholmes320]

You mean Ceasar ...😉

[@andrepayne4349]

I guess this word is being used in English more often now. Kusoge is just any game that has a bad reputation because of imbalance, glitches, bad quality ect.

[@acesworld320]

Hope this one day will be on ps5

[@JK-np8dr]

I have a love hate relationship with this game. Love the accuracy to source material.. hated the infinites

[@evr551]

sooo that basicallly means that league is a kusoge too right?>

[@willh7352]

didnt even realize what it was and i've always wanted to play it. lol

[@vtolavolt]

You guys should make a vid about Dissidia NT and how it failed to be an esports game

[@HanDaimond]

WIN!!!...TOKI

[@Stroggoii]

And this is (partially) why Strive chars kill you in three relatively short combos.

[@WestOfLee100]

why is ken oh and raoh seperate chars?

[@saturos13]

Where's WeeABoo?

[@TheCrimsonCat89]

Did you mean Sailor Moon?