The Music Inspired Fighting Game - Slap Happy Rhythm Busters

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[@JohnDoe-wq5eu]

The irony that's never lost on me is the fact that games like this due to their art style /aesthetic were hated at the time (mostly in the US) and are now loved and prized because of the stylized graphics holding up so much better than games that tried to go for realism. It's a lot like that time between people hating 2D and Loving it again. Attitudes shift so quickly, what once was considered awful and old is now beloved and considered ahead of it's time.

[@ivanpulido7446]

Hence the refernce "ahead of it's time" because that's exactly what this game was lol. Me personally I would've enjoyed playing this had I known about it as a kid, but now I don't really have the time. RIP

[@MezTZO]

During the PS1's heyday over here in the Philippines, 99% of PS1 games were yo-ho-ho'd, and we got games from Japan and the Western markets. I owned and played this game, and loved it... but I could never get to complete that darned Rhythm Attack.

[@Chronuz]

Hell yeah, 50-60 peso CD PS1 games that are gacha in which it's a 50-50% chance of working or not. I remember me and my dad bought a Biohazard: Gun Survivor disc thinking it was a different game from RE: Gun Survivor. My dad finished it in one sitting while I watched the whole time then we returned it the next day and said it didn't work. Good times.

[@chimklee]

Man it’s something else running into a filipino

[@miaruuu8375]

@@Chronuz lmao sameee, my mom bought me gta sa but i wasn't fond of it much

[@wazzzup2579]

@@Chronuz I remember my uncle owning a crap ton of these games lol. I remember some of them working seamlessly and some are just pure jank

[@Chronuz]

@@wazzzup2579 When the PS logo and sound comes up was a cause for celebration lmao.

[@boyMortos]

Team Reptile would be the perfect developer to bring this back!

[@JbrockPony]

I was just literally thinking about this. It would be a cool way to link the LL and BRC worlds together.

[@south8560]

Trust me when I say you wouldn’t want tr to make this game

[@nathadniel5790]

@@south8560 Whys that?

[@highrollerdefault]

@@south8560 they code well what are you on about

[@relo999]

@@highrollerdefault Multiple reasons, they're very much about style not content, can't really deal with more complicated games and are quite slow. Still remember pre-ordering Megabyte Punch around 2011 (after playing a demo on a con) with the promise from the devs first hand of a release in the next half year. 2 years later it was finally released in a rather bare bone state with quite a lot missing from the original promise and things being extremely unbalanced. It felt like getting an early beta copy rather than a final product. And when people started complaining to them they completely shut down communication. After that they started to make a LOT simpler games, which were quite good with Lethal League. Them making a proper fighting game will end up as a slow to release, stylish looking but awful to play and unbalanced mess. They have seemed to learn from the issues of Megabyte Punch not by solving the issues, but by actively avoiding making games that create these issues. But letting them make a sequel to this well push them in a game design style they're extremely poor in. They aren't designers, they'd programmers and artists. At least last time I've seen them.

[@Hoarseplay]

Fun fact: Mia and Oleg (and maybe Ramos) are guest characters from Vs. I guess Polygon Magic liked those character enough to keep them around. Vs. is also a pseudo-reskin/pseudo-successor to Fighters' Impact, which has a more experimental take on fighting styles. Shaolin / Lord of Fist has an amazing story mode that chronologizes your characters life as you get older, stronger, and learn new techniques. It also has 8-player multitap versus mode, which is the only PS1 game I can think of that does that. Regardless, all Polygon Magic games consistently have banger OSTs.

[@murdahshewrote9251]

1:20 Actually, I think that the cell shaded models are made to replicate those found in Dance Dance Revolution, especially the ones used in Dance Dance Revolution 5th Mix. While the designs themselves take heavy (and i mean, instantly noticeable) inspiration from the works of GOLI MATSUMOTO, an artist and main character designer behind Beatmania IIDX (to this day)

[@ZigealFaust]

This. It def feels more like the DDR chars but superficial people will just always spit out "LOOKS LIKE JET SET RADIO" when talking about cel shaded games and never look deeper into the style. Dude probs would call Cel Damage a homage to Jet Set Radio, lmfao.

[@reikahime]

I was gonna say the same thing! The moment I saw that DJ protagonist, immediately thought of Goli.

[@Notester82]

Oh geez, this game looks rad! It's unfortunate that it remained obscure and whatnot, but thank you for making a video about it!

[@arthurpprado]

I'm surprised there was no repercussions for this game having literal Chun-Li in it

[@Ming1975]

Yeah, I practically thought it was a hip hop version of ChunLi.

[@MSGSlayer1]

They could've done a collab with Capcom for the outfit alone.

[@ZigealFaust]

Back then, Japan was very lenient with "homages and parody" to the point that Jotaro was in a fighting game without even asking Araki and was only renamed when said game came to the US. Also MUTLIPLE changes were done to Mother 2 before we got Earthbound.

[@GuberYT]

@@ZigealFaust Nintendo sure got sick of that era I suppose

[@ZigealFaust]

@@GuberYT I feel like Mother 2/Earthbound was the reason for that. Well that and the CD-I games.

[@jojobizadTRASH]

Love the aesthetic for this game, wish a sequel would've existed because it would've been sick

[@mikekazz5353]

I remember seeing this played on Friday night fisticuffs and immediately wanted to play this so badly.

[@codenamekendall2780]

This, bust a groove and jet set radio have such a look that I wish would comeback …. Newer games don’t step out the box when it comes to style

[@protocetid]

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is JSR’s spiritual successor. There’s also No Straight Roads, it too is a game that pays homage to popular music and it’s culture. The aesthetics are no slouch either, they’re highly stylized and vibrant.

[@Ali-fs7ze]

I really dig what you're doing with this channel. Keep it up.

[@diegogatjens1728]

yes

[@Gui__VALE]

I loved to know this exists

[@MagillanicaLouM]

I need it. Ah gaming industry, always burying your work that just speaks to my soul

[@018FLP]

I never imagined that the same ones that made effing GALERIANS, a edgy paranormal intense game of a kid who blows everyone head when he got a headache did this game. Very interesting

[@hemangchauhan2864]

Found your video via Twitter. Amazing coverage. Subbed

[@dependingname]

When you said ''fighting game'' and ''rhythm'' just made me think of Bust a Groove. I love the designs these characters have though.

[@SDhotline]

Combos are basically forcing your opponent sit there and watch you play a rhythm game anyway

[@taylorbee4010]

The fact that this game literally just has like b-girl Chun li is probably the reason I'll play it

[@yrds96]

i wish that i could know Slap Happy when i had my psx, very cool game. nice work to show it to us

[@raulvasquez363]

Your videos, which are always informative and entertaining, keep getting better! :)

[@Icewielderguy]

Great vid! Thanks for bringing my attention to this unique, gorgeous looking, hidden gem!

[@WaffleOnTheRun]

did not know a game like this existed, I was literally thinking today it would be cool if there was a rhytm based fighting game

[@noodlegumm_]

thank you so much for making this video, if you hadn't i never would've found out about this gem of a game. i love this immensely

[@GigaMan91]

I just discovered this game today and now I want a remake TODAY!

[@michealfernandezii6521]

i found this channel off this video today and i already love it, ty for popping up in my recommended :)

[@senayylmao]

that fever attack is something i could only dream of, would be nice for someone to make a game influenced by this and fix its mistakes

[@localdude2979]

This just got recommended to me! Keep rocking man u are gonna be HUGE

[@DragonaxFilms]

Vivian and Roxy are such a friggin' unique character design, I'd love to see that kind of duo character setup return for a current day fighting game.

[@acidmax572]

Awe bitchin', I love doin' Deadly "Rave" Supers

[@lajenehuen260]

What a nice pun!

[@keynanmartinez]

We need more rhythm fighting games.

[@Ramsey276one]

Brawrlroom Dancesport

[@keynanmartinez]

@@Ramsey276one killer instinct

[@Ramsey276one]

@@keynanmartinez ... WHOA Good point!

[@Ramsey276one]

HarmoniArena!

[@stackbandzify]

We should start a petition to bring it back💯 🤷‍♂️

[@Dark2Zone]

this channel is so underrated , really good information on these games for someone who love jet set radio im really mad i didn't discover this game sooner thanks for sharing

[@ZigealFaust]

1. The art style is actually based on DDR, not JSR. 2. I'm sick of people thinking game review channels are "underrated" no bitch, it's oversaturated. For a true underrated channel give my profile a check.

[@strike123456789]

@@ZigealFaust You will never be a woman

[@alexmendez3681]

I think it would be great to bring this game back on the Switch! Let's go!!

[@DarkGekkouga]

I mean if any Fighting game fits the switch.... Its probably KoF but this would fit in on a Nintendo Catalouge too

[@alexmendez3681]

@@DarkGekkouga KoF is already on the switch. The latest one is in there, the ACA neo Geo ones are on there and even the rare Neo Geo Pocket one is on there. I think Nintendo has got you covered.

[@DerrickBarrows]

I love the way this looks!!

[@qcfx2a]

I played the hell out of this game when I was in high school. I even contributed to GameFAQs back then when I discovered Rude Boy's "hidden" super. Thanks for explaining that red bar and yellow glow mechanic, I never really did understand what it did.

[@justgamesandtoys]

I bought this game thinking it was chibi street fighter coz of the cover, didn't even dissappoint me when i played it and realized it wasn't.

[@kurodracovalladares8823]

Kick! Punch! It’s all in the mind! Master Ooway-

[@greenevvo5710]

I like how cartoony the art style, characters and mechanics are. It’s out there and doesn’t take itself very seriously. Thanks for exposing this game to others.

[@TrapNerdMusic]

This is amazing. It's like fighting with the background characters from DDR.

[@Michirin9801]

Two of my favourite genres mashed into one? Count me the heck in!

[@t0xcn253]

Well this would absolutely have obsessed my teenage self, who sat awake multiple school nights grinding away to unlock new Jet Set Radio characters on my Xbox. Considering my other most played game by far was Street Fighter Alpha 3 on PSX, it's a no brainer!

[@deathbunny3542]

I actually played this game a while back with a friend 10/10 best time we had with a PS1 fighter since Waku Waku 7 and JoJo:HFTF

[@himuragoXD]

Damn I loved playing this game back in the day on my hacked PS1. The good old days

[@sergioserrano2560]

never heard about this game it looks good ngl

[@SpaceDuppy]

Never heard of this game! Gonna check it out!

[@BLiTzCoMETWoLF]

lmao Chad-Gram is the early design for Ferra- Torr from MKX

[@pfunk6945]

Thanks for sharing 😀

[@MookalH]

This seems pretty awesome

[@MadAdz64]

I just love the jet set radio type vibe it's got going on

[@HandyFox333]

Intro question. Yes. I have.

[@Nematodo]

I remember watching an image of this game but i couldnt find it anywhere and i forgot about it as time passed. The art of this game in incredibly cool

[@richardsonrichly8456]

It feels like a newgrounds game

[@projectTyrasa]

Ya boi literally out here throwin Out his Fire Beats as an attack. I've never been So Fecking IN for a Fighting Game!

[@kavenoff777]

These all look like characters you'd see in Mega Man Legends. Love it!

[@strippinheat]

I was a Trash main back in the day. I'm still bummed that the copy I got was missing the spine card.

[@tanyaharmon6739]

Great vid

[@austinmorrison6953]

Cel-shaded art style needs to come back.

[@glitchz1]

Wow thanks algorithm for this great video.

[@keironhiggspoet]

great review. As i noticed as i'm avid fan of the other Virtual Polygon game the more US orientated game Versus, Ramos, Mia and Oleg both appear in that game with drastically different designs. I do like this game, although i still haven't beaten the whole combo mode as the timing is really hard to match. love the character designs and the music, but part of me wishes it had a more hip hop aesthetic.

[@jeddflanders9394]

By god this one of most visually impressive looking PS1 games to come out of the year 2000! Even if its a Japan only release!

[@Mateus_Carvalho]

Played this with my little brother the other day. It was quite the experience. That said, I think Shaolin might deserve a look from anyone just over the story. Just pick Hung Gar and be amazed.

[@aeroburger]

This might be the best looking 3D PS1 game

[@KarateCowboy05]

I miss Rhythm of Fighters. Favorite mobile game ever

[@Yipper64]

the art style gives me leahtal league vibes. Probably from the same inspiration source!

[@mahphknawsum9109]

Shaolin I haven't heard of, I might have to see if I can look into it, versus however is one of my favorite fighting games, it was so much fun and when I realized that this was made by the same people the character mia made sense on how she looks.....this looks really awesome though

[@settingittowumbo1953]

This is one of the cleanest PS1 games I’ve seen oh my god

[@leaode_cafe]

The art isso so cool

[@SomniaCE]

What the fuck! I need to cultivate a scene for this game ASAP

[@KingMB_XJ_Official]

FNF VS. Matt Wiik 2

[@the9file]

Glad I clicked.

[@justingoers]

This looks so fun.

[@mamodokod4613]

Yeah I actually knew about this game already

[@Monhamd1000]

Imagine playing it with the DDR dancing pad.

[@michaelfloodine]

Oh...my...god... I have been trying to think of Galerians for AGES! I remembered seeing the anime of it and every time I try and figure out what it was I would end up detoured into Gantz

[@stream3333]

Looks like soul eater got inspiration for its art style from here

[@etrotm12thebluewolf15]

To me this game is awesome. i first played this i think back in 2019 in eh holidays or somewhere in 2020. Tihis game was fun o play because i LOVE the rhythm supers, i love the characters, i love the music, i love the techno, DJ, Club, and Hip Hop culture they (kinda for Hip Hop) got going for this game. The fact that a lot of this game is in English, and the fact that this game is the way it is it almost makes you wonder how did they not release this in the west. Then again we got their past history to answer for that sadly. A sequel would be too much to ask for, but if theres one thing any current holders of this IP should do, they should at least rerelease this game. Maybe add online for the online players with (good) rollback. That may be too much to ask for as well lol.

[@bananabike279]

This game looks rad! I wonder if Rise's super in P4Arena is based of the rhythm supers from this game

[@Yipper64]

3:40 THIS GAME HAS A DOGGO CHARACTER? I LOVE IT. Man I really gotta get a PS2 someday. Figure out how to remove region lock and hack in roms into it and such.

[@2hurt2healmedia]

awesome game!

[@Dastankbeets9486]

Man, I can imagine this game remade to modern standards in the same graphical style as games like lethal league blazing & bomb rush cyberfunk… some of those designs would really shine

[@dantesparda8524]

I want a remake/sequel with a mix of low poly models, and high budget DBFZ or GG STRIVE animation.

[@lucasfig2002]

The first 2.5D fighting game

[@danfors1333]

The fighting mechanics in the first Batman Arkham game were originally planned to be rhythm based but they changed their mind.

[@c.dl.4274]

I'm above average at rhythm games and fighters... I was made for this game!

[@ThatNotSoAznKid]

In the first 30 seconds you also literally described Rise's super in Persona 4 Arena Ultimax.

[@drewventura7]

4:34 Roberto from Rival schools

[@perchayweas]

the rithim of figthers is one for check out

[@mattkrovic2909]

Great review! There's some original characters there. Cowboy girl terrible but try to use her anyway? Kind of like Rogue in X-Men vs. What's that monster character in the deli stage?

[@7rar948]

The guy named sledge is literally potemkin if he’s design from Gg1-ggXX

[@bluewolf8873]

If i knew about this game as a kid, i would of played the SHIT out of it

[@7rar948]

The guy named tomtom is literally beat from jet set radio lol

[@diegogatjens1728]

have an algorithm bump.

[@alexisdominguez3133]

Polygon magic? Was us it polygon tragic?

[@DavidZakuzaRyutashi]

Welp...now I have an excuse to download a PS1 emulator.

[@mortimerwake2974]

Is there a fever attack compilation anywhere? I looked but could only find Trash's, which is way less interesting than the P4-looking one you showed here.

[@akilreid9476]

This game was going to get a US release but was supposedly cancelled at the last minute. I still don't know why they didn't release it in the States considering most of the game (even the loading screen comics!) was already in English...

[@Ramsey276one]

0:15 DS Draglade XD

[@striderreborn1467]

I'm more surprised this doesn't have a Wikipedia page.

[@osiahene]

Have you ever heard of Draglade? It's a RPG fighting game for the Nintendo DS with rhythm game elements.

[@GuileWinQuote]

I loved Dragblade as a kid! I need to revisit both of them and see how they hold up now

[@LucasDarkGiygas]

Where is this song in the beginning from? It's very familiar