THESE GAMES ROCK 2 - Happy Console Gamer

[@grey_wulf]

Every time Johnny shows some older footage of himself from years ago, I always think: Damn, he looks so much healthier now.

[@spiritcloud5883]

Man increase their life scan when married, opposite for women

[@funkspinna]

@@spiritcloud5883 Gee, I wonder of his quitting smoking since then was a factor. LOL.

[@miguelvillanueva5326]

Just like fine wine!

[@prezidenttrump5171]

@@funkspinna Once Spiritcloud gets laid, his brain will click in.

[@waynehoxit9782]

You have the most awesome videos on KZbin Happy console gamer sincerely Wayne

[@mattneal4309]

Love your comment Wayne! -Matt

[@octopus-tuxedo5456]

Love your reply Matt -Octopus-Tuxedo

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

You don't need to sign your KZbin comment.

[@nickwick35]

@@jarlwhiterun7478 You should to show respect! - Nick

[@glen1742]

Can you make a video of your love for the Fire Emblem series? Previous games. I didn't know you were that into Fire Emblem and would love to hear your experiences with the games. What your first fire emblem game was etc.

[@MurrayNJ08]

Yup my review got taken down that same day 15 years ago.. But I worked on a game guide that Colin from IGN absolutely loved.. The early days man..

[@silent_L218]

Thank you I've been sitting here deciding if I should get fire emblem or not Watching this gave me the decision to get it So far I've been replaying persona 3 portable and persona 4 golden on ps5 having a good time playing

[@sowianskiwojownik5973]

I also enjoyed Engage more than Three Houses. Engage was a reminder of why I got into the Fire Emblem games at the start, and that was having addictive turn-base gameplay that offered intricate map designs, varied map objectives, going between mission chapters and the Somniel feels more streamlined than the Monestary, giving the feeling that the game respects your time, multiple boss fights, and fun characters. It's gimmick this time around was interesting too with the Emblem characters, and I think they did a serviceable enough of a story to include them in this game so that it made sense. Can't wait for the Genealogy remake.

[@cassiodvieira]

I couldn't agree more with what you said about how satisfying Fire Emblem games are. I think that's why I find it so addicting.

[@xbluedreamx]

Ahh Deadspace the first two are still my favorite modern horror games. I'm glad you're still making videos man, I've been watching you since you first started-proud of you keep up the great work!

[@kindastronggamer6655]

Do more these games rock videos. You could really see your enthusiasm for these games. Even more so than in other vids. Great video Johnny !

[@SmoothRiker]

I'm actually playing Ys 8 for the first time because of you. I'm having a great time and Sunshine Coastline has been playing in my head all week!

[@jimtepedino9295]

Ys8 is sick, loved it

[@alyx4436]

Its actually a miracle Johnny that your old video gameplay footage looked as good as it did. I mean its not comepletely awful. You've always had a really badass camera to capture all your memories. I wish I did that!

[@Huntsmaestro]

You’re in a class of your own, Johnny… Thanks for all your positive energy! I get so happy seeing a new Happy Console Gamer video… great as always 👍🏼🔥

[@panzerdragoonss4021]

The reenactment of the moment Kim walked in had me laughing

[@rodrigorocha2935]

When he said: “Path of radiance is still my favorite…”. I get the chills in my spine. Gotta by engage ASAP now. Johnny is the man.

[@cd4playa1245]

Engage is very similar to fates and awakening, which I think is a good thing. I’m really enjoying engage thus far. If I wanted to be super nitlicky then I could, however I’m just trying to relax and enjoy the experience before I decide where it falls on my FE tier list. I think it has top 3 potential for me. In several ways I do like it more than 3 Houses thus far.

[@sharebear421]

@@cd4playa1245 ahh no wonder I don’t like engage nearly as much as 3Hs and path of radiance lol I really hated fates and was lukewarm on awakening. Good comparisons

[@cd4playa1245]

@@sharebear421 Fates was extremely polarizing. I don’t know why but I just love almost everything about it, even the infamous storyline.

[@sharebear421]

@@cd4playa1245 too each their own 😅 I hated almost everything about it. Story and especially characters were the worst I’ve played in the series imo

[@TFAHound]

I am playing Fire Emblem Engage also and I've never played a FE game before or really a Strategy RPG before but when I saw the character designs and that there would be past characters featured in the game I knew this was the game for me. I'm only like 3 chapters in because I just got the game but I'm loving it. It's such a beautiful game and I'm learning so much about how to play this kind of game.

[@Anotherperson81]

Some of the best ones were only on old handheld systems. If you’re quick, you can download some on the old wii u platform store before they close it permanently in March. Buying any older physical copies is really expensive. And the more recent ones were nowhere near as good as the GBA and game cube era titles. Let’s hope they do remasters or downloads on switch in due time.

[@statesminds]

Im playing fire emblem engage and absolutely love it!! 50 hrs of playing right now. Also got dead space remake on series x but havent played yet bc of FE.

[@asapbruhhhhh]

Johnny’s hair looks like a package of Top Ramen.

[@deffloyd]

Been playing Forspoken and Dead Space, 2023 is gonna be a great year.

[@gilpauloabracia]

Nice to see more youtuber appreciate and love FE Engage. The game's overall amazing, it's not 3H but it's a visual treat and the gameplay just simply blows me away.

[@rizzle29]

This is my first FE game and I'm legit hooked! There is soooo much depth here... So glad I hoped in...

[@JegoEXP]

Try Three Houses as well, it’s a bit different but really good as well

[@serdic96]

Engage > Three houses for me too, feels more traditional gameplay wise

[@Gaming_since_the_eighties]

I´ve finished Hi - Fi Rush twice, and this game rocks and definetly needs a retail release, and a sequel aswell.

[@dreamether7808]

Yup same. Absolute masterpiece

[@dreamether7808]

Yeah I would say the delivery of the story is pretty garbage but the themes/concepts they explore are interesting. Just delivered very poorly. But the exploration, combat, and post game content kept me engaged throughout so I didn't care that the story was bad. As always, combat is king. A good story is just a bonus.

[@outoftouchmedia24]

I'm tackling Skies of Arcadia right now and loving it!

[@Cimone90]

Nice! New happy console gamer video. Time to make a cup of coffee and enjoy

[@victorrojas8836]

Almost 300k subs. You deserve more.

[@karlwest49]

I just started playing Owlboy and I'm really enjoying it so far!

[@sakutaro3musik486]

I´m totally in love with fire emblem engage, I´m in chapter 22 and I´m over 80 hours in, I´m already thinking about my 2nd playtrough because I had a hard time to choose who to throw out of my team and I want to use only new Units on my 2nd run

[@markus1a1]

I am replaying Fire Emblem Three houses (my first FE game btw). I did not enjoy my first play thru - could not recruit people. But my 2nd and now 3rd playthru really enjoying the game. This is one of the few games I enjoyed more on subsequent playthru's. I got Engage lined up already to play next.

[@shaneos2727]

Hard/classic is so well balanced in engage where I’m meticulously spending so long trying to break the game with thoughtful unit building and don’t feel like a jerk for doing it. Btw - sitting here, playing through crisis core side missions and sick with covid while watching a new video is such a nostalgic sort of mood. Glad you’re loving engage dude. Jade is best girl

[@drowningin]

I just got into Etrian Odyssey. It's usually not the type of RPG I like, but I'm really enjoying it. I usually only play games and hour a day before growing bored. I've been playing EO4 every spare second. Probably 50hrs the past week

[@1978pq]

I really love mapping your own dungeons in those games. It's a unique gameplay mechanic.

[@rockmanfan5104]

Mapping is insane!!! It made me start doing it even in over games on graph paper. Darn such fun...

[@Abcgum64]

Hey Johnny I always look forward to these videos every Sunday keep it up man

[@reagandow850]

I would absolutely LOVE to see more games that look like HI-FI Rush.

[@fotografick]

Just finished HiFi RUSH and it was a blast. I love to see unique games being made by bigger studios. It seems Xbox is embracing more of these projects (like Pentiment and Grounded for example)

[@llpatJpenll]

Johnny!!! Its Junji Ito's shirt....looking kewl :) and your content of your video always appreciated...keep it up

[@miguelduque7068]

I've been playing fire emblem engage and I love it so much despite it all. The game rocks!

[@sakutaro3musik486]

the longer you take on the maps the more enemy will spawn, it is more like a timer for you to not turtle

[@ajzammuto1937]

Hi Fi Rush is definitely a goty for me. The original dead space I agree still rocks. The reaction to Kim coming in was spot on! Keep up the amazing content Johnny.

[@kyleotto2938]

I'm about 50hrs into Xenoblade 3 and loving it

[@Norbiej]

Giving Octopath Traveler another chance...my expectations were way too high when it released so i dropped it fast. now im just taking my time and actually having fun with it.

[@sakutaro3musik486]

it´s one of my favorite games and oh boy good luck if you want to find the hidden ending XD

[@xJaroba]

I just completed Fire Emblem the other night! What a great surprise for me, I’ve played all the other entries in the series, but like you said, I was expecting it to be more of a spin off game with the past characters coming back. Boy was I surprised at how good the gameplay was and the engaging with emblems added another level of strategy that was so enjoyable!

[@balaceanubogdan2231]

As a fellow FE series fan, who has Telius right on top of the list I must say Engage is so damn good. The combat is great and the smooth animations make it so enjoyable. The character customization for combat is at another level. I thought this game will be a disapointement and now my only hope is everyone plays it cause its good.

[@jorgejuarez6283]

Love your channel its so wholesome

[@caliban5505]

Hi-Fi Rush LITERALLY rocks! It’s such a refreshing throwback to unique, creative, and hyper-fun single-player experiences from the PS2 era that don’t need a huge open world or 100 hours of gameplay like most modern games.

[@TIDbitRETRO]

Fire Emblem Engage is SO much better than Three Houses.

[@cj8489]

Currently playing Hi Fi Rush and loving it. Looking forward to more of your thoughts and/or review. 👊🏽

[@VagaBohn]

Thanks to my New Year’s resolution of not growing my backlog I’ve already beaten 3 games which is a lot for me so early in the year. Hollow Knight, Deaths Door and Sifu. I beat God of War Ragnarok in December too. About to get heavily into Fire Emblem Engage now.

[@Doegiz]

Hifi Rush is a great argument against hype trains, literally just spotted the game on steam while browsing around and bought it on a whim. This game is a nice surprise, the kind I haven't felt since the the days long gone browsing around for games with cool looking covers at the rental shop.

[@jeffdoyle1227]

I recently revisited Ghost Recon Breakpoint and now it's my new favorite game. A rare example of game developers listening to the fans and changing the game for the better!

[@plasticskeleton]

I payed full price for the dead space remake and I don't feel ripped off at all. Playing this game in the dark with headphones in the sci fi nightmare I've dreamed of! Great vid Johnny!

[@Jay6x]

I'm about to try and finish the Trails in the Sky trilogy. I just finished Sky SC a couple days ago, and just started Sky 3rd. I haven't really played much from this year, but I did play a little bit of Hi-Fi Rush. I'll get more into it soon, but it's quite enjoyable.

[@tdotran]

What I leaned about Engage is that I can just grind away and I love it. I think I’m in chapter 13 with 50 hours in and most of my characters are almost maxed. :p

[@TheLegendofLeo]

It was nice to hear you take your time explaining these games in this video. I don’t think you usually fill 5 minutes per game when you cover multiple games at a time, but I’m sure many of us would enjoy something like this more often.

[@KevenLC]

I'm on chapter 18 right now, love the game, I think I prefer Three Houses because of it's Persona-esque gameplay and atmosphere but Engage is still a pretty good game.

[@pierrotcristian]

I also hate loosing troops on fire emblem 😂 I'd like to overcome this feeling, because always using the time crystal feels a bit like cheating to me😭😂

[@RayGlennYT]

I was the same as you Johnny, i never cared about FPS, i've changed too. Recently i wanted to play Bloodborne again and i just couldn't, not with 20-30fps.

[@seraphim.angel.]

I'm slowly working on triangle strategy, just had an incredible play through this weekend. I'll check engage out next!

[@johnlawful2272]

Did you get true ending

[@seraphim.angel.]

@@johnlawful2272 I didn't beat it yet

[@MrVisde]

I’m loving FE Engage. It’s my 4th FE game and favorite of the series. Almost finished my first playthrough on Hard/Classic. Looking forward to doing it again on Maddening.

[@espen6722]

Out of the 24 games I've played this year, my top 3 are in no order or anything, Fire Emblem: Engage (Switch), Pokémon Snap (N64), Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts (SNES). Those are the 3 games that had me glued to the controller & TV. I felt the same way in that Engage was more like a classic Fire Emblem game than Three Houses and highly appreciated that. Super excited for gaming in 2023!

[@GrimMetropolis]

I just heard about hi fi rush. So glad it's on windows! The soundtrack looks sick! NIN, The Prodigy ! Heck yeah

[@CraigCrowder]

Glad to see Hi Fi Rush getting some love. It's FANTASTIC

[@daydreamhero1374]

definitely gonna be checkin out hi fi rush..rock on!

[@latristessdurera8763]

I’m so happy that Xbox are finally embracing more “Japanese animation” style games such as Hi-Fi Rush. The ultra photogenic genre of games are ok but we’re not all “Bro” gamers.

[@MichaelButlerC]

Yeah, and these games are so much more timeless. In 15 years the photo realistic games will look crappy but the artistic animation will still look good

[@robnagy1408]

You are the freaking MAN! So fun to watch and get excited about games along with you

[@tonylombardo5110]

Johnny, discovered your channel during the pandemic. As a fellow longtime gamer, you bring me joy every week. You inspire me to try new games and old games I missed. Thank you!!

[@victorzambrano4136]

I tried replaying Dead Space before the Remake came out and my PS3 wouldn't wanna load up my game after a crash on Chapter 2 Intensive Care. So I waited to experience the Remake with a blind perspective and didn't remember a lot of things from the second half haha. It added to suspense and mystery of the story. Im on Chapter 11 of the game and it has been kicking my butt lol.

[@deltaprime3509]

I’m so excited after I finished persona 3 fire emblem engage is the next one I will play

[@blakebrown668]

Been playing hi fi rush it's so much fun love the art style and music loving it

[@smvanderlouw]

Love this channel ❤

[@powerfulech0356]

Hi fi rush has quickly climbed the ranks into one of my favorite games of all time. The art, the characters, the music, the combat, it all flows into an amazing experience

[@timtaylor8353]

15 years? Man time Flys, next thing you know the switch will be 6 years old.

[@maxcooper6554]

You don't know how much it warms my heart to hear someone else speak highly of Event Horizon! One of my favorite movies! I'll be grabbing the remake of Dead Space ASAP!

[@AquamentusLives]

Finally got Neon White and the gameplay is so good! And I’m taking my time with FE Engage and really loving it as well.

[@powerfulech0356]

Aw yeah, Neon White is a banger. That soundtrack by Machine Girl too is just awesome

[@Alexthelion93]

As much as I loved the original Dead Space, I find the price of this remake ludicrous! Same thing for The Last of Us remake. They are completely out of their mind! I don't even care how amazing they are anymore. In an era where gamepass is an absolute winner, this should not be a thing anymore. I know you have such a passion for games, I watch your videos all the time for years. But this is a thing I would like to see you talk about. How realistic is the price of nowadays video games? I've been a gamer since the 90's,but I find it absurd that they would even think this will work.

[@matthewpinder4279]

Fire Emblem Engage is winning me around. I love the combat and the characters but some of the activities on the hub world feel like they slow progress down and bottleneck the gameplay somewhat. The pet that follows you around, the cooking of meals and the fitness activities. Even the stores feel like they could be streamlined a bit more. The choices are overwhelming. Also - spectacles for your character? Nothing screams medieval fantasy like a pair of shades! Still it keeps pulling me back in.

[@ashstrat7873]

Dead space is in my top 3 ps3 games. Played through about 5 times. I love the remake, but I wish Isaac was still silent. It's not as creepy and the feeling of isolation isn't as strong because he talks. It takes away from the imagination. I also think Isaac and Nicole's faces shouldn't have been changed. But I like the remake a lot. Cool vid.

[@theimmortalanimelove]

I'm still playing a lot of Monster Hunter Rise with my partner, and have returned to Fire Emblem Three Houses after a long hiatus because I'm playing alongside with someone who has never played it before. But also I've been catching up on my backlog of visual novels, which is ever growing because so far there were 6-7 announced for this year alone that I'm looking forward to checking out when they start releasing.

[@bozodluffy1818]

I always value your opinions!! Thanks for the awesome content all the time!

[@cr239]

I dropped One Piece Odyssey after about 15 hours. It was an unfortunate disappointment. Started Luigi’s Mansion 3 afterwards 😊

[@socrates0603]

I am a recent watcher of the channel. I had subbed the channel for quite some time since I had heard about HCG and Johnny M., but hadn’t watched much until recently. I will echo what many already say about you and the channel - your content is awesome. The content is very approachable-while I love video games, I haven’t played many over the years. Your enthusiasm is infectious and not over the top sounding like an infomercial. You come across the screen as a genuine person and not a character or a social media persona. For me, I think it was your story of growing up with a father who managed the largest bookstore in Canada (or what it the world) and having the run of the place that grabbed me. I am a little older than you but our childhoods seem to overlap, and I remember browsing bookstores and the book and magazine section in groceries. Thanks for sharing your experiences and views. Sorry I’m late to the party :)

[@JaviCastillo_89]

I love your videos. Your love for videogames is so contagious.

[@knels5288]

Once again because of John I will try a new game!! Love his enthusiasm and passion for video games. Thx you!!❤

[@scottdafoe2543]

didn't play much of dead space on 360 but I'm really loving the remake on the series x! hi fi rush definitely was a surprise great game so far.

[@chaosun1770]

I'm also playing FE Engage. I'm a bit earlier in the game (strating Chapter 6), thanks to too much work, plus I'm waiting the guide I ordered. In the meantime, I 'm replaying YS VIII. I'm near the end.

[@Poesghost]

I didn't realize till now that Warsong was known as a different title in Japan. I remember playing Warsong on the Sega Genesis and loving it. I'll be picking up the new Fire Emblem game soon.

[@mariox20]

I've been playing Hi-Fi Rush and loving it!

[@jdsmith1740]

John, Fantastic content as always. I have been a subscriber for the majority of the life of the channel. Love your positive attitude and love the stories. My favorite episodes are when you talk about your past days of gaming. Brings massive waves of nostalgia to me as I am around the same age. Love the channel. Keep up the amazing work!! I am from way down here in Georgia, USA. - JD

[@ry2950]

We haven't even scratched the surface on everything confirmed to release for this year, or even the stuff that is rumored to be announced this year as well. 2023 is going to be one of the best years for gaming.

[@nadiareads6359]

I picked up Persona 3 Portable and Persona 4 golden for the Nintendo Switch. It's been lovely to revisit these games during a time where it's been really hard for me and my family. Just sitting there grinding and leveling up has been helping me get a breather :)

[@joshrackley2750]

What difficulty did you choose for Fire Emblem Engage?

[@krlayne]

Death's Door is my current addiction. I just cannot get it out of my head. So good.

[@Fast_Travel_Gamer]

Wow this is the first thing I've seen on Hi-Fi Rush at all. Incredible art style!

[@ebbderelict]

I've had a pretty good year so far. Kena: Bridge of Spirits, FIST: Forged in Shadow Torch, Solar Ash, Stray, Neon White... good times.

[@davidwilliama.7296]

I started Hi-Fi Rush. It's fun so far, but I decided to start on hard mode because I used to be pretty good at rhythm games and I'm struggling on the first boss. I might have to turn the difficulty down to medium. It's more tricky than I thought it would be to balance keeping the rhythm while attacking, dodging, and moving around. I was fine for regular enemies, but the first boss keeps beating me and I'm not sure if I want to turn the difficulty down or persevere until I win. I had a good time with my first time playing it and I'll probably continue later tonight. I've also been playing Fire Emblem Engage. I'm enjoying it quite a bit so far, about to start chapter 16. There are some small things I don't like, but in general it's very enjoyable and scratches my Fire Emblem itch. There's something about these games that I struggle to find elsewhere. I want to play some of the older titles, starting with the 3DS titles. I have played bits of previous games before Three Houses, but didn't get super far in them for one reason or another.

[@ianp5367]

Really needed this video today man, thank you so much for always bringing such positivity into your videos. I've also been loving Fire Emblem Engage, I'm on Chapter 17, and I'm also surprised how locked in I am with it. It's been a total blast, and I agree it's a nice breath of fresh air from Three Houses. Going back to the roots of focused gameplay with an enjoyable and fun story that isn't trying to be anything more than that. I really like the character designs as well. The protagonist has really grown on me, and the game just looks gorgeous. I'm normally the type to turn off animations after a certain point in FE games so I can get through battles faster, but in this game I can't help but keep them on because of how beautifully animated they are. Anyway, really love it! Thanks again for another great video, man!

[@saldanamoreno]

Very few games have been able to hold my interests lately. I'm glad I found Hi-Fi Rush. That's a lot of fun, a good pick up and play adventure game.

[@MarkTheDead]

KZbinrs that rock: The list starts and stops at HappyConsoleGamer ❤️ Thank you for being you.

[@SecksyMan]

It's a great beginning for the year. I have this feeling that this will be a great year for gaming.

[@astralmass]

I LOVE the Fire Emblem series, and am back in that mode too, but it's cuz I recently got my 3DS back, and I'm playing Fates. Unfortunately with the DS shop closing, I couldn't download the 3rd Chapter, which kinda sucks, but even with the Two I have, maaaaan is there a lot of Meat on Them Strategy Bones. Always love your content man, keep it Nerdy!

[@1978pq]

I spent $200 from a scalper at release of the game to get the special edition with all three games on one cart. I do not regret paying more than double the price of the game to get all three routes. It was only supposed to be $80 but was sold out immediately. Be well buddy.

[@akamiddlechild]

Should be able to download it still, store doesn't close til march. You have to buy the dlc in game though. This channel does a good job on how to go about kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX-thWmJjbyma80 Look in the comments for the time stamp of the game

[@dtpberserka4018]

Glad someone said they enjoy engage more than 3 houses. The reviews were so divided i had to buy and try for myself. Combat is way better but i like how the bonds/support convos are there to enjoy if you want them or cooking and other activities but not a key part. The pacing and flow so far has been great loving it.

[@buggy946]

Love the channel, always nice to see new content from #HappyConsoleGamer