THE SCARIEST TOURNAMENT I've ever entered!! JMCup: Halloween Edition!

Today I'm showing off some of the hypest matches from the latest edition of the JMCup! This month we ran Vampire Savior, since it goes along great with the Halloween theme.
If you wanna see the raw footage of the whole tournament, you can find the VOD here: / 785817612
Twitch (I stream every weekday from 5-8 EST): / jmcrofts
Patreon: / jmcrofts
Twitter: / crofts

[@gbuzzwell]

This tournament for patreon people is such a good idea, really builds a cool community and encourages people to try new games. Big fan!

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

"New games" says the post-millenial

[@gbuzzwell]

@@thathandleistakentrythisone not new as in recent lol. New to each person individually

[@HumanPhilosopherPatriot]

@@thathandleistakentrythisone Hey jerk. At least "post millennials" are playing classics and masterpieces like this game unlike new and overrated garbage like CoD, Fortnite, and other new games. I can also say some newer fighting games aren't that great either compared to older ones. I'm a post millennial as you call it. The correct term is Gen Z btw and Darkstalkers is my favorite fighting game franchise. I bought Resurrection on Xbox 360 around 1-2+ years ago as I wanted to try it out and it was awesome. The soundtrack, gameplay, characters, artstyle, it even has some deep lore. Everything about Darkstalkers is amazing. Some "kid" enjoys and plays an old game. How about that? Too bad it doesn't have a sequel, but its for the best as Capcom hasn't been nailing it on their fighting games. SFV was ok, but MVCI was just not ok.

[@nicholaskarras2759]

@@HumanPhilosopherPatriot while I agree with your point, we have Had some FIRE fighting games in recent years, and just games in general. CoD is honestly a super fun casual game to fuck around on with your friends especially like Bo1, Mw3 and Bo2 i see why the more modern ones get hate but still. You don't need to hate on a generation or genre of games to reinforce your argument about old games being good, I think its better to argue to merits of old games over the short comings of newer ones.

[@TrueUnderDawgGaming]

JmCrofts: I Love this Game! Me: I love watching you play this game

[@michaelpecukonis5074]

Right. It bothered me when capcom said thier fighters dont belong in the mk universe . this whole series. Evil ryu,kage, akuma, violent ken, fang, bison. I can go on but what's the point.

[@PlatinumAssassin]

Dark Stalkers def has a special place in my heart. This came out during an era where i was gobbling 2d fighters left and right. Between the Snes, Neo Geo, and my PS1 i spent a lot of time on like KoF, Art of Fighting, Samurai Shodown, Battle Arena Toshinden, SF, and pretty much anything else Capcom (Dark Stalkers, Rival Schools, Children of the Atom, Versus games, etc).

[@aegisreflector1239]

Same then Dreamcast

[@Kopie0830]

Hahaha! The 90's and early 2k were the best.

[@frankzappa6391]

These were the best games. Required skill and zoning and actually understanding the character mechanics. This along with CvS2 were my favorites to play.

[@tonyelectionfraud669]

yeah gobblin deez nuts its over a year later but we got em

[@BiriBiri925]

This is the only game that has been able to displace SF on my list. Amazing atmosphere, interesting characters and prohibitively hardcore gameplay.

[@Dasmesee]

Darkstalkers 4 is so long overdue

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

Unfortunately wont happen per Capcom. If it cant sell 2 mil it wont happen.

[@blackeagle6918]

@@thathandleistakentrythisone Actually, Capcom got a new people who are really inspired by Capcom older game And he just got more power in the company, so I think it might be possible... Somehow somewhatever I still hoping until this day

[@bravadoavocado2382]

never gonna happen, wouldn't be as good.

[@Masque1419]

I would love it, but I’m scared that they would make it 3D. Darkstalkers just has such amazing sprite work and animation, and 3D would just totally ruin it

[@ooffordays566]

With the new change in management for Capcom's fighting game division, hopefully we can get a new game soon.

[@lilithtetterton5014]

out of all the characters Lei Lei looked so fun to play, very fast and aggressive and a large variety of tools. Love the character designs too! this is really a gem of an old fighting game

[@idiotjake]

Really makes ya wonder what the hell did they dobto her in mvc3 =(

[@timloth2994]

are we not going to talk about how jmcroft literally just 6-0 a kid

[@TheRedBaron2012]

Spoilerssssssssssssssssss

[@mike.hawk666]

to be fair. The kid's Zabel was absolute trash.

[@ErdingerLi]

Tbh i think Microwave Mayo's game ain't half bad seeing they've all only been playing this for like what? a month? This program really seems kinda neat.

[@sssjjjttt]

"He's gonna learn today!"

[@ooffordays566]

Honestly I think Microwave Mayo would've done better if he stuck to Anakaris. His fights earlier in the tournament showed he was really good at adapting his gameplan with the mummy, and he lost every round that he played Zabel or Gallon. If he more consistently played Anakaris, I think he could've seen jmcroft's gameplan and countered. Overall, though, he did really well and was definitely one of the best players in the tournament.

[@Arlo5.13]

I’ve been watching a bunch of Darkstalkers stuff for Halloween, so this vid is perfect! So much is about the games development, characters, and impact but it’s hard to find new gameplay vids! Thanks man!

[@MrCactuar13]

Mayo had a solid strat but his flaw was not being able to adjust. Very talented dude, hope to see improvement but damn big grats JM

[@callmetravesty8762]

Some people are amazing and have amazing game plans but when that gameplan is negated, find it really hard to do anything else. I have a few buddies like this :P

[@DD-fs7pg]

Definately a matchup he didn't know what to do against

[@ScratchRocket]

This game is so bloody beautiful.

[@Chuppakabras]

You can score more damage on a command throw using Hsien-ko mashing the buttons just after the throw frame occurs. She looks like a spinning break dancing meat mincer when done correctly.

[@lucaswilliams7280]

This game looks great. I'd live to see a modern installment

[@j4nky_]

Yeah about that...

[@dummy_mk0176]

Capcom doesn't really do modern installments anymore, with how theit last few have gone over

[@trashpigeon1164]

They tried to rerelease Drakstalkers 3 a while back to dtermine how many people would be interested in a sequel. A terrible idea, but it was the idea used to determine this series' future, so who knows if we'll ever get another installment.

[@thinkingdali9494]

@@dummy_mk0176 mñnmmnmbnnbnnmnnmñbnbnnnbbb

[@eriklarson7023]

It does my heart good to see this game being enjoyed so long after its release. Probably my favorite fighting game ever.

[@lynxvex]

Anakaris is confusing fun. He also has a special move throw that only works when he's knocked down, which is the best wake up

[@bamboebahr2470]

I'm a simple man, I see Darkstalkers and I do the like thing

[@keithsimpson2685]

Vsav is the only 90's Capcom game that is as joyful to move around and fight in as a KOF game for me.

[@fernandowhitmore5378]

Thanks for reminding me that, even though I'm hot garbage at this game, I love to watch talented people play it.

[@danielemondmusic]

This is why darkstalkers is so deep. Mayo took the mummy considered bottom tier, and made him into the most intimidating player-character combo in the tournament with the hybrid zoning/mixup rushdown style. You can really be so creative with whoever you choose to main and make them totally your own.

[@kalebpittman682]

Such a great idea to play Darkstalkers for the JMcup. Your content is super creative!

[@MrPlow-jc4cr]

Damn, JM. Huge gratz on winning the HIGH QUALITY laminated stickers 1st prize award

[@Support_Trump_and_Human_Art]

Another one of those games that I regret I never had enough time or money to play, with such awesome art, characters, and themes.

[@Ginsufe]

HOL UP. That fight vs hey it's Jeff was TENSE! Best fight in this for sure. Good shit Jm. It didn't matter if you say much at the end. The fight spoke for itself!

[@jesmccoy26]

Haven't seen any gameplay of this before seems entertaining

[@experimento6262]

Never? Damn

[@CereDulce37]

That's sad af. Lmao this game is good

[@ped3752]

Never too late to try it!

[@jdkingsley6543]

Lmao really its a classic

[@Xelae93]

That was an awesome tournament! Congrats on the victory JM!

[@frappompi]

More darkstalkers content please, i need it in my veins

[@jdolce7898]

I used to play the hell outta this game. Watching this matches is a trip, and the game had a lot more depth than my young mind could grasp. Darkstalkers needs to come back.

[@AdamJMGamesDev]

Massive congratulations 🎊 You played SO well. I'm a Martial Artist and a Game Dev. I definitely know that feeling of winning or finally doing something you've always wanted to. This is a big achievement and a really nice way to grow your community and have fun. Awesome play from everyone involved 👍🏾🎊👍🏾🎉🎊👍🏾 Congrats to JM!

[@SardoNumspa82]

I am a huge darkstalkers fan and it's good to see a community that still enjoys it.

[@Tinytraveler]

Yay! That's fantastic! I can tell this means a lot to you. So happy for you! ♥

[@stevo2574]

This was very fun to watch! I love this game. I wish they had more tournaments and new versions

[@ATLZombie]

JM makes fighting games so much fun. Gotta love it.

[@SubjectZero05YT]

Darkstalkers is so underrated....Capcom, make a new game already.

[@giantewok]

They keep on adding the skins to SFV as well smh

[@doctordoom1851]

There would have to be really massive demand for it to happen unfortunately.

[@Cecil777Ray]

@@doctordoom1851 Then it needs more popularity because its a Really known IP

[@aegisreflector1239]

Capcom would do an awful job. Look how crappy sf4 and 5 art style is. They should just license it to Arc system works they will do Darkstalkers justice

[@Cecil777Ray]

@@aegisreflector1239 i was going to sayvthe same could you imagine it!!!?

[@robsonpommer7464]

Wonderfully played! Congratulations!

[@SHINBAXTER]

MAN WON HIS OWN TOURNAMENT XD =)

[@GreysenMann2]

Damn this was sick. Would love to see you play more older fighters JM

[@imofage3947]

In MvC2, when played correctly I've heard Anakaris described as "harder to predict than a gibbon on crack". He can be everywhere and nowhere at once and his weird disjointed attacks can confuse and frustrate opponents to no end. But he's also hard to master.

[@3serio]

“Put ‘em in a coffin!” brought me back

[@aldon560]

How did I miss this gem back in the 90s as a kid. This game is peak!

[@isaacsteele7986]

Never seen this game but it actually looks really awesome. Its got the footsie while also having the anime style unique mechanics on each character and nice speed. Is this on fightcade with rollback?

[@CharlieWinsTheInternet]

I love how hyped you were ... ...Spoilers... To win!! Congrats!!

[@kevboy2455]

Good shit JM. You beasted that shit. That mummy looked tough but you had his number. Congrats

[@TheRealBDouble]

Hsien-Ko's running in the air animation cracks me up every time

[@greatheightsu]

You're a really great fight commentator when you're not fighting too! Happy halloween.

[@mase6783]

i dont even play fighting games that much but i still get so hype watching everyone play

[@ManuelVF79]

you surprised me , I was thinking that Mayo was a sure winning (his combos were VERY DAMAGING), but you totally zoning him and make him eat the Tenrai Ha several times , congratulations!

[@kevingriffith6011]

Is it just me or is Anakaris a DBFZ character without the superdash? He certainly up backs like one.

[@eatSLEEPshitHONDA]

Jm u have to do more of these DS tournaments. I enjoyed it so much the first time. I watched it again.

[@sunrisesunset1734]

I could not figure out how the lifebars worked at first LOL!

[@MagillanicaLouM]

Hsien is a walking anti-air realizing lol

[@cosmogang]

Watching you play Lei Lei is really inspiring and fun! I never see Lei Lei in competition.

[@medhat3469]

U bring back alot of memory to me playing this game in the arcade

[@Nick-sd6fj]

Good job JM that was some solid game play

[@mscottjohnson3424]

This might be my favorite fighting game on the Saturn, and it has serious competition!

[@obliviousmode575]

I really love this series. I loved playing these games on my Sega Saturn. I have the Japanese 2nd and 3rd games in the series. I have gotten so rusty from not playing this in ages. I have a question of the tournament requirements or if there are moves not allowed? I didn’t see any one utilize Pursuit Attacks regular and EX versions. Are they not allowed? Or are the not worth using?

[@stephenwgreen78]

This is one of my favorite fighting games.

[@marcoscruzherran7385]

Congrats man!

[@daakrolb]

What a gorgeous and playful game.

[@schmoopDJ]

this tournament was fun to watch, by any chance are you going to make any videos on Guilty Gear plus r?

[@tracepalmatier9696]

This game is so cool, but good god, why the hell are the health bars the most confusing thing in the world. They go the opposite direction of every other fighting game ever made, have a bright red background that makes you think it might actually be the health bar, or at least that the second health bar would be that color, but it isn't. And the round counts count down instead of up. It's like it was designed purposefully to be as confusing as possible. I've watched a decent amount of this game over the years and it takes me 20 minutes to remember how they work every time I see them.

[@popcorn82b]

This man does Tenraiha like it's a button. Good shit. Lol

[@leonblum816]

I really enjoyed this.

[@beatsbynxrth]

just wanted to thank you man,i've learned so much from watching you play fighterz

[@actuallyandy05]

This is such a good game I love it

[@Imtired170]

Awesome video!!

[@nianiwhite5052]

This game is so enjoyable to watch!

[@VideoGameManiac8]

I have never seen this game before, looks very goofy! Also Anakaris looks pretty intimidating!

[@MarkyPlaysPH]

congratulations!!! :)

[@jonssogaming8255]

The Egypt stage’s music is quite relaxing.

[@stevemontana9649]

congrats brodie

[@garysmith4742]

Ive always liked this game but i never really understood this games mechanics. you should do a series of explaining the game, character breakdowns and other things you might think new players should know. please and thank you. and to further my point, the reason i even subbed is you MVC2 videos. you are excellent at breaking that game down and even though ive played that game for years, i learned alot just watching your videos.

[@pkphyre8920]

VS high key has like the best stages in any fighting game

[@Spider-ManFGC]

great video jm!!!

[@FS_CaitSith]

Crofts: Timeouts are rarely seen in this game: Mayo: Well yes, but actually no

[@natanaeljustiniano5506]

Good job jmcrofts!

[@MrERLoner]

Lol at "The pants are walking"....according to capcom the "pants" are seperate character to Anakaris named Khybit

[@trueherokoinzell2817]

That stage on the side of the building is tight.

[@LunaMinuna]

I love this game so damn much

[@TailsClock]

It's weird how I've lately been seeing a bunch of Darkstalkers stuff, and that I am learning so much about this game I thought I knew fully. From other comments it looks like I'm not the only one either. But I main Anakaris and never knew he could eat projectiles and then use them like some kind of Kirby!

[@thebrotherpill7951]

I’m sorry dude you are so damn wholesome I love it !

[@SoundsOfSushi]

More Darkstalkers pls. The game just flows so much better compared to other fighting games.

[@RazorbillAnimation]

Great match

[@kholdkhaos64ray11]

"Congratulations..." *Checks certificate* "Click here to add picture! You won the tournament!"

[@yoinkerinos404]

any clue how to set up vsav for fightcade??

[@NotElusivePanda]

15:21 is a throwback for real

[@raedien]

"That's why I'm the streamer!" Lordt

[@dougfax]

When a crowd funded jmdrops tourneament of a big game series With dotodoya and jmcrofts as casters

[@macman6885]

💯💯💯 intense!!!!

[@ThatCho]

I desperately need a remake of this game.

[@treyasu8779]

29:39!!! Intense is an understatement!

[@kaponautas]

I want to get into this game! But it seems pretty hard and the playerbase looks very experienced e.e

[@ReikuYin]

Not as hard as it seems. Get into it and I think you'll do fine. Just find a character that jives with you.

[@AtmaDragoon]

Is there such a thing as a small Tenrai Ha? I would posit: No. No, there is not.

[@2Dee4ever]

DarkStalkers are not dead!

[@coco_rthritis6462]

I think the ground dash that goes into the air is Morrigan's

[@PuckishAngel]

*see a Darkstalker tournament video* "I guess no one will be playing Lilith :'("

[@corpsecandy2076]

How do you get fightcade working? I would love to play vs you and the community, but I can't for the life of me, figure out how to set it up, or where to safely get a rom.

[@jmcrofts]

there's a fightcade subreddit that can probably help you out

[@corpsecandy2076]

@@jmcrofts Ok, I will check it out, thanks. :)

[@nilkilnilkil]

Amazing sprites

[@alexiscalderon3082]

Wow I forgot about this game it's been so long since i played this game

[@ardaagaik9136]

Man, time outs sure are rare

[@josephpatricia8045]

Hey just FYI, X-men Children of the Atom came out the same year as Darkstalkers 1

[@SuperKokuJin916]

Capcom, if you're not interested in giving us Vampire 4 (or as I'd like to call it "Vampire Salvation"), then give the IP to ArcSys. They'll do the name proud! EPIC performance, jm!!! 😎👍🏿

[@manrightchea]

Man a Darkstalkers made by them would be such an amazing damn game..

[@finfen9730]

We really need Capcom to get on making a new one of these.