The Wonderful 101 Review

An in-depth review of The Wonderful 101 for the Wii U. This video will include gameplay and story spoilers.

[@adameverett5028]

I love how you warn against watching if you haven't played but still hold things back because you know people will watch anyway.

[@ItsAllJohnny]

Fun fact: Matt is one of 5 people in Ireland that owns a Wii U.

[@Smilephile]

You mean the world

[@Pants.69]

No way there’s more than 4

[@planetgameroid2666]

I had a Wii U and i didnt see the issue everyone had with it, the fact me n my Ex could play games like Hyrule Warriors and have our own screens was pretty good, i didnt have too many issues with it, is it just hip to hate it?

[@kingoppsanti5830]

Is t Matt Japanese? 😂

[@BadGrief]

As of last week there are now 6 people in Ireland with a wii u because I just bought one!

[@Lythero]

Not only does this review bring up a lot of points I wish were expressed earlier, but it also brings up new ones that I didn't even think of in the first place. Excellent vid dude.

[@Tainuo]

Kamiya fan to the core, huh Lythero? Mr. Wright ain't one of his, though.

[@Lythero]

No, but he did do the voice of Godot.

[@Tainuo]

Lythero Point taken. You check out.

[@Zombielokii]

This guy is 10 out of 10 god tier "talk about videogames" guy. So much work must have gone Into this.

[@iMiTCHELL1]

Aye he’s Awryt

[@Onderonable]

36:00 How many other game reviewers can say that about a game they're reviewing? How many of them can say they've played it completely even once? This is why I like Matthew's videos and pay some credence to his opinions. He very clearly cares about games in the same way I do.

[@anarchel]

Yup, subscribing ^.^

[@michielkroder4031]

Onderonable To be fair, a review written on a tight deadline, before it becomes avalaible (or during that time period) is a very different approach from the luxury of time that Matt had in creating his take on the game. The first functions as some kind of buyer's guide (and any broad, hyperbolic statements should be avoided in this type of review as it will misfire more often than not) and the latter can be a long form, extensive critique, going into the finer details and assessing the game's overall importance and historic significance. resulting from at least one full playthrough and knowledge of its reception over a longer period of time. Obviously, I find Matt's approach much more valuable, but there are very different circumstances surrounding both situations.

[@Vulgarth1]

@@michielkroder4031 But that tight deadline is the result of choices made by the people directly involved. They all want to be the first to cover something, they want to be paid as much as possible or benefit as much as possible from getting in the door ASAP. Journalism and sensationalism are quite tightly intertwined by way of pure greed.

[@KennyHazy97]

@@Vulgarth1 That begs the question: Why do they think it so important to be the first ones to cover something? If so much of the games community wasn't so focused on clamouring to hear a number score for games they were heavily, even emotionally interested in, in particular being investing in hearing their darlings get high scores of those they for whatever reason don't want to succeed get low scores, then that pressure to place speed over quality of review wouldn't exist.

[@Exigentable]

I've never heard of this game, and I had NO idea Platinum was founded from the ashes of the development teams of Okami/ Devil May Cry/ Viewtiful Joe. No wonder they make such goddamn good games.

[@Derekrife1]

Pikmin: Revengeance

[@retractingblinds]

nothing like pikmin or mgr

[@Arexion5293]

retractingblinds It's a joke.

[@Derekrife1]

retractingblinds Controlling a bunch of tiny people in real time (Pikmin) Over the top combat techniques (MGR)

[@retractingblinds]

you don't control them, they all act as one person. and the combat has more in common with dmc/bayonetta/its own thing than mgr.

[@Arexion5293]

retractingblinds All acting as one person means you control them, but not individually or like in a strategy game. Plus from that perspective it will easily make one think of Pikmin. And Revengeance was mentioned because it's a game by Platinum and it sounds cooler than Bayonetta. And still, it's a joke.

[@orufus12]

I really hope people flock to this with the Kickstarter for the remaster being so successful. This video is the only reason I had any interest in the game to begin with.

[@Isaac-M]

Same, now we don't have to invest in a wiiU to play the game.

[@duffman18]

Yeah this channel is literally the only reason I backed it. I've never played it before, but Matthew loves it so much I thought I had to play it too. So got the switch physical version. Might take a long while to arrive considering the global pandemic going on but that's alright. I'm so glad so many people backed it. The goal was like £70,000 and it got £1.5 million

[@scottvgamer1163]

@@duffman18 just curious, how did you like it?

[@wyansas]

one of the best, smartest, most in depth reviews of any game I've seen on youtube. you're great at talking about games.

[@vitok013]

What an amazing review, easily the best review of this game I've ever seen. This game is one of the biggest tragedies in gaming, it's an incredible game, wonderful even, and is so sad that nobody bought it, is incredibly sad that so much people missed out on the experience that is The Wonderful 101... I'm probably late to the party but I'll be sure to come back to your channel to see what's up.

[@diegomireles]

Same happened with Vanquish, it's a hidden jewel from Platinum Games

[@TheTJWorks]

Outside factors have to have a big hand in making a game profitable, including marketing, journalism, and even word of mouth. It is sad when none of these have an impact on the video game's quality itself. A polished turd only has to sell like hot cakes to be considered successful.

[@GigaMan91]

I'm so happy you didn't spoil the final operation. Mind you, I played the game before watching this, but I just wanted you to know that you did a great service in not spoiling that.

[@teero121]

agreed

[@PowerfulMint]

I've put 100 hours into this game and I'm still hungry for more. Great review that sums up what I couldn't quite put into words why I love this game so much.

[@SolarArmadillo]

The sales numbers break my heart :(

[@retractingblinds]

Platinum already got paid. That's how they work. They get asked to make a game, then they get paid to make it after they accept and all that paper work is dealt with. Sales don't matter.

[@SolarArmadillo]

retractingblinds Sales do matter when it comes to whether nintendo is going to make a sequel. If it only sells a few thousand then nintendo will never consider making a sequel. And unfortunately it makes sense. Why would you make a game that will only sell a few thousand when you could drake a game that would sell a few hundred thousand.

[@BDaMonkey]

retractingblinds It's not that. The game deserves to be played by many people. The fact that so little got to experience it is pretty sad.

[@LoadedKlip]

retractingblinds How about if we want t a sequel? ... Sales matter.

[@ShiroKage009]

Luke Jolly It's a new IP. That's what happens to new IPs without any power behind their name. Hopefully, if a sequel comes out, it's going to sell even more thanks to the original's solid reputation.

[@Aladelicous]

I just beat this game, and it is awesome. Platinum Games has once again reminded me why I love video games. Oh my God, that last mission was insane.

[@ridori7376]

So this popped up in my recommended now. I *wonder* why

[@SuperPlaytendo]

No reason. Certainly not because of a recent Kickstarter campaign.

[@chlorophyllphile]

Almost funny. Better luck next time.

[@CardboardBlueMage]

Been looking forward to this video since you mentioned it on that 4chan thread ages ago. If it hadn't been in your script already, thanks for throwing in that gripe about the poor rate that you unlock new unite morph combos. It's a damn shame that W101 sold as poorly as it did, because it was by far my favourite game of 2013 and should've been the WiiU's killer app. I can only pray to god it becomes a slow burning cult classic.

[@Matthewmatosis]

I added those lines after you mentioned it so thanks for bringing it up. It's the kind of thing easily overlooked when you're on your 4th playthrough. I'm hoping it'll at least get as much recognition as Kamiya's other titles as time goes by, it's definitely on par with them as far as I'm concerned.

[@TheSergio1021]

"When they UNITE up" I like that little pun at the end, even if it wasn't intentional.

[@izual36]

Really good review dude. You don't play the game only once, what most reviewers would do. You played the game like the game deserve it to play. Reviewers like you are seldom and i subscribed you. Really good work!

[@Anonie324]

When academic criticism of games becomes mainstream, I'll remember when I first watched your and MrBTongue's videos.

[@DARE0451]

Check out Noah Caldwell-Gervais. He's pretty good, if you can handle how goddamn long his videos are.

[@Anonie324]

TrueFriends HelpMoveBodies Thank you so fucking much for this recommendation, his Mass Effect and Dragon Age videos are without peer.

[@DARE0451]

Anonie324 Agreed. He's pretty damn good.

[@bmombaerts]

Very good review. Very nice insight on both the good and bad things PS: to all the lovers of this game : vote for Wonder Red in smash in the Fighter Ballot.

[@Zeshix]

H enryuuki Yes, Wonder Red needs to be in Smash! Or anyone from TW101.

[@bmombaerts]

Zeshix Haha, hey Zeshix. Could have guessed you would show up on a W101 video XD

[@TheNoMoreGamer]

H enryuuki A friend of mine brought up an interesting idea, where the skins of wonder red could be the other colors

[@drugbustincat4108]

Noooooo, I voted for Wonder Red to, but at least we got Bayonetta and I love playing with her

[@bmombaerts]

DrugBustin Cat yeah, atleast we got one Kamiya child in there.

[@cyncynshop]

I am....so jealous of your skill >.< You play waaay smarter and better than me. I love this game, but seeing how you play it told me there is more potential to experience.

[@diggdirkler]

I just finished playing this game for the first time ever. Thank you, Matt, for recommending the Kickstarter. I absolutely loved it!

[@Ineedgames]

This is an amazing review. You go into so much depth, and Wonderful 101 is a game with surprisingly a lot of Depth. Also you sound like Dan from Gamespot.

[@Bulldozer4000]

GOD DAMN IT. A new Matthewmatosis video and it's from a game I have but haven't beaten yet. Guess I'll have to make quick work of this so I can watch this review.

[@TheLazyLazer]

i know the feel ;P

[@TheDjangoZX]

Man I was really hoping to hear you talk about the final operation but I can respect you wanting to hold off for people who haven't played it. Otherwise however a fantastic review, perfectly sums up what makes this game great and makes it one of my favorite games of 2013.

[@Mothpunk]

I'm rewatching this because I'm hype for the remaster!

[@McRiddles1]

Matthewmatosis has this knack for reviewing a game I love and still showing me new things to appreciate about it, or just making me want to play it again. Great video, Matt.

[@Kalamoona]

I had this video sitting in my "Watch Later" since it was released because I didn't own the Wonderful 101 yet. I've finally gotten my ducks in a row and purchased and played through the game. Just beat it earlier today. I must say, it was worth the wait. Both the game and the review.

[@Zeshix]

This is the best game on Wii U. One thing you forgot to mention is the amazing achievement system. I don't think I would've played the game for almost 300 hours if it didn't have achievements that unlock some pretty special... ;)

[@abyzzwalker]

I'm here after the announcement of the Kickstarter. First time I'll back up a kickstarter project.

[@Piizzachuu]

Now that it’s being remastered for Switch and other consoles, let’s hope they fix the issues you had

[@brandonswift6000]

You are my favorite reviewer on KZbin. You go into such depth. Your 3d mario reviews are like college courses. Wonderful 101 is so underrated it should be criminal to have a wiiu and not own it.

[@By-the_Way]

I loved this game when it came out on the WiiU so, I'm really glad the kickstarter succeeded. If it sells relatively well, maybe we'll even get to see a sequel?!

[@FoxFandango]

This is easily the best review of this game I've seen. Actual information and analysis on the game rather than the media standard 'I like the grafix and its cool 10/10 ign goty' Very well done, sir. Keep up the good work.

[@bluedotdinosaur]

In addition to the observations about the advantages of the drawing mechanic, another point is that the Wonder Liner is a physical object within the game world. It's not just that it can be blocked by obstacles. It sweeps terrain to collect items. It attacks enemies and creates stunlock when changing weapons in combos. Also, many people don't seem aware the director, Kamiya, was the director of Clover's Okami on the PS2. The drawing mechanic actually originated there, and long before the Wii U gamepad. W101 seems more like a refinement of the Okami concept. Another interesting point is that the developer discussed early prototypes of the game where switching between a few test weapons was performed with a button. Their testers found that it wasn't fun. It was slow, and waiting for the many team members to run into position interrupted the flow of the game. By literally drawing the weapon using team members as the "paint", the player is always, actively engaged in play.

[@robogorbachev909]

Seriously, man, you deserve more subscribers

[@WaddleDee105]

Great review. W101 was the best game for the WiiU last year besides Super Mario 3D World. I really wanna see Platinum get the Viewtiful Joe or Devil May Cry licenses from Crapcom, though. Those franchises deserve more titles. Not pressuring you or anything, but it'd be a fantastic surprise if you reviewed a Viewtiful Joe or Devil May Cry game. You always go so in-depth and are always insightful.

[@Impressive__]

Onimusha would be amazing too.

[@587DeathKing]

If I didn't get a Wii U for Smash Bros it was for this and man do I absolutely love this game and it was fantastic

[@furyberserk]

Pissy bayo cries to Enzo...

[@nitori2005]

One of the best content creators on youtube at the moment when talking about videogames. Good work as always Matthewmatosis. Still waiting for a Dark Souls video though!

[@Djguizmo81]

Matthewmatosis: Best reviews on the internet. The rithm of publication is verry slow but the quality he manages to provide totally worth it!

[@vileindividual]

Just as I finished watching every Mathewmatosis video this past week, this comes at a perfect time.

[@Envy987001]

Hey Matt, would you be willing to eventually do a game analysis of No More Heroes 1 for the Wii? A lot of people, myself included consider it one of the greatest games of all time, and some of the best writing i've seen from a video game.

[@pospa7855]

Just finished the game. It is really hard to get into it, but man was it an amazing experience in the end. This is the closest thing we'll get to Okami sequel and not only because of the gesture based abilities. Awesome review as always, helped me push through.

[@ericjensen7580]

I bought this game because of the review. I think, aside from the camera and the lack of explanation of how to deal with enemies at the start, that the game is great. I feel like I am completely in unchartered territory with the mechanics, and I am really glad to see that there are games out there that still place mastery of the mechanics as the main draw.

[@BrickBreakerXX]

Eric Jensen Very rare in the current Triple-A gaming industry, unfortunately so many critics can slander stuff they don't understand, so the uneducated consumer whose choice depends on these review won't go for it. It's a shame.

[@Parivertis]

Thank You yet again Matthewmatosis! You really help me think outside of my head as a game designer, and vocalise some of those minor details that come naturally to me at a creative level, but am sometimes unable to express or point out. Keep doing what you do. Maybe one day when I'm not having to focus on small fruit (simple mobile games) to get by with chump change, I'll make something worthy of one of your fantastic reviews. A man can dream ;)

[@voidmaster45]

Platinum games make me feel like I really suck at them. I can kick ass in a level and earn mostly Pure Platinum ranks in something like Bayonetta, but then at the end of the level I'm slapped with a bronze or stone final ranking. Not a huge deal but it sure is a deflating feeling to have the game point out how good you are doing the whole time only to change its mind on the last screen because you missed a secret encounter or were blindsided by an insta-kill QTE. Certain elements should not be reflected when tallying a rank for overall combat skill.

[@stacetheface47]

One other thing to keep in mind too about bayonetta 1's ranking system is that your penalized for using health items. I'm not sure that's what your doing but bayonetta was particularly harsh about using items. I know this because I had the same problem for a while and then I learn how to utilize the combat system even more and was able to plat and gold most levels. Bayonetta 2 rectify this problem instead it put greater emphasis on combos and damage as opposed to item usage, which I found to be a greater improvement not to mention getting rid of the QTE's from the original. Keep practicing the game rewards you in spades for it.

[@Megazone23]

Well you're not going to be good at something your first time through. Things like ranking systems, or even trash talk, either pushes you to do better or feel deflated and not push further.

[@peppy619]

Now THIS is a review!! Wonderful 101 is criminally underrated, I hope it gets a sequel for the Switch (I guess one will have to draw the Unite Morphs on the screen like in Okami); the mechanics are great and deserve to be polished.

[@578t7645uyb5]

What a detailed and thorough review, I love your work.

[@RamRamStyles]

That feel when tomorrow my wii u and this game is arriving Holy shit I'm hype.

[@WarioLand3]

You got it?

[@RamRamStyles]

***** not yet

[@mamayareborn]

RamRamStyles That made me laugh so much.

[@ModSquade]

Thanks for another great review Matt, I've already beaten this game four times but still manages to be GOTY from last year, surprisingly of all consoles the WiiU. Looking forward to your next video

[@lookitslink]

35:18 If you want the gist of it without being spoiled, unless you count game credits as spoilers.

[@moosecat00]

I really should consider getting a Wii U sometime.

[@MarkManuel15]

Indeed.

[@Ghisteslohm139]

Hm I might give it another try. I played through like half of the game?!(Got the bomb,won PunchOut and rescued Vorkken) I felt it was too frustrating, confusing and punishing. The camera is too zoomed in and if you get hit once you are screwed because you cant dodge or block the next move because your people are scattered. The quick time events where you often have to jump from a certain point got me killed and at the end of most chapters the game tells you "you suck". I want to like it since the style is great and I like the whole concept but I did not have much fun with the gameplay. Especially the Vorkken fights were boring as hell. Every fight felt like it took ages. But I played a bit different than Matthew here who often just stood there a long time and blocked the enemy attacks. I played more aggressive, maybe that was a mistake. I will give it another go and I hope I will enjoy it at least half as much as Matthew.

[@Ghisteslohm139]

I would still be a lot happier if I could turn off the ratings. I know I barely made it, I dont want to have it shoved down my throat. The first time playing I am anyways just trying to beat it. Its bad enough when team mates in games start flaming but I dont need the game to do that too :P And in the Vorkken fights I waited for the fists so I could counter because otherwise he would take almost no dmg or throws some unblockable(?) stuff like the bladeboomerang and he had like 10 health bars. I know I just absolutely hated all the Vorkken fights, every fight more than the last one. I LOVE really difficult games but it also has to be fun and the challenge2fun-ratio was pretty bad for me so far.

[@ACE-gt6yn]

LeonDeluXe13 TAP L to zoom out the camera DO NOT HOLD TAP L

[@Skriak]

Wow, you've managed to produce another quality video so soon after the last. I must remember to plug you some more :D

[@Jon_Cyber]

Ending: You can guess what would that would all add up. You mean.... WONDERFUL!? YEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

[@LuminousDecibel]

Everything you say here is true. Though the game can be rather frustrating at times, and sometimes you have to play it a second time to get it, the title is truly that.. wonderful. Even if it's not your kind of game, you've gotta respect Platinum for the high quality _and_ content they put in this. The game is long, there's so many fleshed out and creative game mechanics, and there's so much collectables and unlockables and achievements.. it's crazy. Hat's off to you, Platinum. But seriously, the conclusion; the last of the rising action, the climax (oh the climax xD), and the resolution; is the best conclusion I've ever experienced in a game. Hands down. More props to Platinum.

[@b0tster]

Whelp. I guess it's time to buy Wonderful 101 now!

[@b0tster]

Bought it, beat it, and watched this! AND I WISHED YOU TALKED ABOUT THE END ;A;

[@BrickBreakerXX]

Steven Walther Cool to see you follow up your comment two months after you posted it

[@TexTalksSometimes]

I wouldn't have played this game, or maybe even have bought the Wii U, if it wasn't for this review. Thank you so much for recommending this game, because it is probably one of the best I've ever played! Also, the escalating scenarios really reminded me of Gurren Lagaan. Anyone who liked the style and tone of this game should definitely look into that if they haven't before.

[@TheAmazingBorked]

A 'Wonderful' review Matt. As someone who is currently streaming TW101 in a quest to make content to further promote it, this video does a fantastic job of getting out just how good this game is.

[@dalecooper3509]

After watching the Two Best Friends playthrough and this review everything about the game seems tight, I wonder if the unique controller system could be adapted to other games or would it only make sense with drawing-type games? It's also great to hear that 'the guys at Platinum mentioned on their blog that they loved your review,'

[@assilksiksi5527]

The genius returns. Best reviewer on KZbin, hands down. Keep it up man.

[@mysticalknightofjack]

Thank you so much for this review Matt. It's just plain brilliant.

[@alexmoody3363]

I was thinking...wonderful

[@Bulzeeb15]

Still coming back and enjoying this review. I need it more than ever since I recently deleted my 40+ hour save file by accident (party distractions when "I don't consider myself particularly social.") Still, with how much I enjoyed the Wonderful 101 (and as cringed as this may sound,) I'm treating this loss of progress like a friend struck with amnesia. They might not remember all the good times but I'm gonna stick by the W101 until it's memory is restored and keep playing beyond that.

[@rubberduckey111]

i'm convinced more and more that buying a Wii U vs one of the other consoles would be the right move. I'm glad i got to see this review because this game looks like it'd be really fun to play, especially since i'm the kind of guy that played through DMC4 multiple times just for the fun of the combat system. also i remember liking pickmin for the game cube so this would be like having 2 cool games in one.

[@Miguel-qe8xv]

+rubberduckey111: Have you decided? I'd love to hear an update.

[@rubberduckey111]

Miguel Valencia oh yeah. I got the splatoon Wii U and though i don't play splatoon all that much anymore, it was fun for a while. i also got pikmin, hyrule warriors, bayonetta 2, and Fatal Frame 5. They're all good games that i'll likely revisit once every year or so. FF5 every Halloween for sure.

[@Catboost]

I could listen to you review/analyze any game. Also, this is probably the best review of TW101 I've seen. Good show.

[@0SC2]

I’d love to hear your thoughts on Okami. The relatively slower-paced game of Kamiya’s has always been a favorite of mine, and the unique style, concept, and tone make it stand out to me. As you appear to have been a fan of Kamiya’s for longer than I have, I think hearing your perspective would make for a very interesting experience.

[@awsomeotoys]

Hey Matthew, your review are probably the best on KZbin. Keep doing what you are doing.

[@haku_haku_haku]

Reminder that at 7:52 AM on Feb 12, 2014 Hideki Kamiya tweeted this video. Though it's not clear whether he watched it.

[@BuiikiKaesu69]

Thank you for being the only reviewer on youtube who doesn't try to squeeze in forced jokes or use gimmicks

[@MrTommytulip]

Fantastic review as always, this really is a criminally overlooked game. Definitely one of the best I've ever played.

[@ianmorabito267]

This review is making me want to give Wonderful 101 another try. I quit playing it after a couple of play-sessions, because I found it overwhelmingly difficult. But now it looks like I ought to buy Unite Guts and Unite Spring right off the bat and give it another try.

[@The81stChosenOne]

Wow! I just got a Wii U and I was really on the fence about this game after being pretty disappointed with Metal Gear Rising, but your in-depth review really pushed me in favor of giving this a buy. I am a huge fan of Platinum games and hearing you talk about this game in the manner you did really gives me the idea that I will enjoy it as much as I loved playing Bayonetta and Vanquish. Nice review, keep up the good work, and I look forward to your next video!

[@Xemmegas]

That was very clever ending the video with that quote unite up. Awesome review Matthew.

[@bullymaguire632]

Operation 009-C has a goddamn "protect the world" quick time event 💀😭😂😂😂😂

[@CarlosPerseverante83]

Sir, you earned a sub, keep doing this reviews whenever you can

[@tbisesti1984]

Never played this game before, and never plan on playing this game either. Not because I think it's bad or anything, just because I don't really plan on getting a Wii U unless there's a real big change at Nintendo. But anyways, even though I don't know shit about this game and therefore this review should hold no interest to me, I just love listening to your analysis. Every video you make a learn something, even if it's a game I don't know at all like this. You've changed the way I will review both games and films in the future. Keep up the good work boss

[@JoeFenix]

Absolutely excellent review, touches on everything I could think of! Well done team!

[@ChaosAngelZero]

I suspect the reason why there aren't many formations of different enemies even on higher difficulties might have to do with the Wii U's technical specifications not allowing to do so. Not so much because of its GPU, which is apparently more powerful than the Xbox 360's or the PlayStation 3's RSX, but because of its CPU, which seems to be notably slower than the 360's and especially the PS3's Cell (and maybe the RAM, too). The game also has to further split these resources between the main display and the GamePad's, all the while trying to keep a 60 FPS refresh rate.

[@EntonationStudios]

***** It's actually quite impressive that so many games achieve 60fps on the Wii-U

[@ZweihanderSteve]

I love how the ending to W101 is one of the few things you won't talk about. You are the best.

[@EcneBanjo]

You have the best reviews on KZbin.

[@Anzatnt]

For the *having to unlock moves back in the menues*, I can guarantee you that it is made on purpose. DMC3 and DMC4 are some of the better-constructed fighting games that I know personally (Penalty on spamming, scoring system, complete freedom of action and sweet sweet style). Adding moves one over another in games where inventing combo is natural needs to be tediously slow. In the case of DMC3, Each weapon have 3-4 unlockable techniques via menues + 3 style actions, depending if you took swordmaster or gunslinger. having 6x2 moves that can be placed anywhere in your combos, may it be openers, extenders, cancellers or finishers, without restriction at all is a great amount of strain on the player's brain. It needs to be introducted very slowly. There you go. Great review, as always :D

[@matilyn_rf]

I only watched the first few minutes seeking some general thoughts, and I'm so amazed. I never bought unite guts, and I had played right to after you get unite gun. Not to mention when you showed you can reflect lasers with the unite sword? I need to go back and play this game actually knowing what I'm doing.

[@sonicboomers122]

they explain the sword reflecting lasers. did you miss it.

[@matilyn_rf]

sonicboomers122 Probably. The game doesn't hand hold muhc, and usually that doesn't bother me (playing DMC3 on PS3 HD collection right now and it's just as bad/similar). Probably just missed it. Not buying Guts seems to have been a huge fatal mistake. though.

[@FractalPrism.]

great pacing, no filler or bait, fantastic review, super informative analysis. thank you!

[@SunsetSullivan]

Welcome to the video that literally saved this game from being trapped on the Wii U

[@Glasichor]

Matosis I know you accept small donations, do you also accept games? I don't have much money to spare, but I have an extra copy of a Teleglitch on steam which all of my friends already own. I find it wonderful and would like to show some form of support for the work you do

[@Matthewmatosis]

I don't think it's a good idea for me to accept games from people. I'm a bit of a cynic so I'm imagining a scenario where some publisher/developer tries to get a game into my hands by gifting it to me through a dummy account. It's an unlikely scenario for sure but one I don't want to open myself up to. I really appreciate the thought though, it's enough just to know you'd like to help out.

[@Glasichor]

That's understandable, it's completely dependent on your standards and comfort level with it. Just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate all the hard work and the fairness that you produce your videos with. Your seem very aware of your biases and the fact that these are products made by actual people, and I think that's a very important perspective to have. So thank you :) Plus you cover Platinum and Fromsoft games, so whats not to love.

[@gir5o1]

I'm actually replaying through the Remastered version on my Switch since playing it when it came out on Wii U, and in the Switch version, it outright tells you you need to buy unite guts and spring right after the prologue. I really can't remember, but was that not present in the original version?

[@cannonfodder4000]

From what I can remember Unite Guts and Spring are cheaper in the remastered version as well

[@alonor5189]

It wasn't in the original version.

[@livinggarbagetruck]

this game is so brilliant; all about creative combos & varying your techniques... Juggling enemies by transforming into a giant tombstone and slamming down, then smashing up as a rocket ship... Loved Bayonetta & Revengeance but this game holds a much bigger place in my heart. There's something so slapsticky & lighthearted about it.

[@Rayqauzay]

Thanks for not spoiling a lot since im on operation 5 and loving the game soo much.

[@b8sam6cash]

Another fantastic review from one who has quickly become my favorite game reviewer.

[@Arexion5293]

Huh.. I just realised what this game reminds me of. During the same year as Little Big Planet 2 was released, a gamer with the user name Felkroth made an JPRG styled action rpg in the game, called Sealed Fate, which is about drawing a certain symbol which will then indicate the spell you will cast. It was surprisingly forgiving and yet accurate drawing system, plus very fast so you could easily draw a spell during fight without having to worry that much about having to just stand still for a while.

[@NotaSkeleton]

Nice review. It felt a little different than your other reviews, in a good way. You spent almost the entire video talking about the gameplay alone. I really appreciate this considering that, according to me and many others, gameplay is what makes a game. If you are going to review a game, focus on the gameplay. I think story, music, visuals all come second(which apparently is not shared with mainstream game journalists). These things are of course important, but should not be prioritised when making a game. Solid review overall. I give it a 101/10. Also, do you have a new mic or something? Your voice sounds a bit different too.

[@LeprechaunZombie]

6:00 I actually bought Unite Spring when it was first available, but then pretty much forgot about it after failing to see how to use it. It took me until the third fight with Vorkken for that to click, and before that I lost count of the number of times I said to myself "What the hell? There was no way to dodge that!"

[@Xyderflame]

This review inspired me to go out and get The Wonderful 101, It sort of overwhelmed me because I felt I didn't understand what I was doing or what I was doing wrong(I still don't entirely understand some moves). I'm still not 100% with it but given the praise in this video I hope it grows on me. Though the Gamepad sections are annoying(mostly because I just don't like the WiiU gamepad)

[@June28July]

This game was better than GTA 5.

[@hubblebublumbubwub5215]

A very random comparison but I made the same one. This game changed my perception of video game budgets and journalism.

[@thebuddah1253]

Easily Platinum's magnum opus

[@DoubleZDogg]

I'd be cool to see a Bayonetta 1 & 2 review in the future, since it seems right up your alley.

[@Chardo88]

I managed to play the wonderful 101 at a friends house last week, I never had so much fun in so many years. its like that game I was waiting for but never came out when I was a kid.

[@ClassicKrusty]

Long load times, unfortunate camera perspectives, and slow downs I'd really love to see this game flourish on more powerful hardware.

[@Benandkyoko]

The game only slows down during the most complex of fights. It is hardly noticeable. I doubt this game would flourish on a Xbox or PS4. The game is unique, it suits Nintendo. It is just a game that requires commitment.

[@Benandkyoko]

It plays at 60fps. Most of the next gen consoles have not been able to produce 60 fps. Watch the review before you make silly comments.

[@ClassicKrusty]

I watched it. There are games on the much older 360 that run at that benchmark- Bayonetta another platinum games title met the feat of 60fps and that was back in 2009. Give the ps4 some time I think we'll see games go beyond the scale of the wonderful 101 locked at 60 fps on the newer more capable consoles

[@filthypigdaddy]

Platinum has never made a game that didn't have some framerate problems. also lol @ blaming the hardware for the camera angle.

[@ClassicKrusty]

Yep BC the hardware could be the reason the camera is positioned more closely. Platinum designed it that way so that the system wouldn't have to render things in the background since it would tax the system's capability to process everything without it dropping even more frames. That's BC platinum prizes fps more than resolution, however I think your assement is kinda short sighted BC with Bayonetta Platinum achieved 50-60 fps and that was with modest xbox 360 specs.

[@gremjs03]

Out of the 16+ games I have for the Wii U it is probably my favorite game. Also IMO best ending to any game ever :-)

[@tribacioustee2846]

29:20 You're right, the camera ruins this section, but it was also my favourite of the shooter portions. I disliked how disjointed the shooter sections felt from the core gameplay, especially with how long they all were. But allowing us to use our Unite attacks in conjunction with the ship was a great compromise, and I frankly wish every other shooter had tried to mix that in.