This Game Will Have You Questioning Reality | Second Sight

[@Acronomico]

It surprires me how a game from 2004 has a better charaterizzation of characters thorught animations than a lot of AAA titles of recent days

[@diamondhamster4320]

Overexaggerated cartoony flapping of eyes, jaws, ears and lips is not some kind of amazing characterizzation technique tough.

[@XxSTACKxX]

@@diamondhamster4320they just like hating

[@diamondhamster4320]

@@XxSTACKxX I mean all other critique aside if you compare modern games facial animations in games like TLOU 1/2 or Cyberpunk`77 to this old game, the differnece is stark night and day.

[@Acronomico]

​@@diamondhamster4320 For sure dude, you are taking comparison between new generation and old generation, the point is even for 2003 technologies, this game has amazing animation, don't get it wrong,those are a bit overexaggerated, but to the point were they still can be expressive and give ideas about the characters characterizzation without making it dumb funny (look like RE2 with 1000 times facial animation). The focus in this is that for 2003 this was peak game animation (Some animation films had it better, but like, they are films, they are not interactive and things do not tend to repeat often), TLOU and Cyberpunk are expressive, but for what we can do in modern days, talking about the immersion we could give the player now and the quality of it all, it's completely shit, and obv, it's not the animators fault, it's about the industry. SO if you compare times , work and situation all on the same line, yes, this game is better effort on animations than today's AAA (even graphically talking trust me, as a dev, i can prove you easly that photorealism is easier to achieve now than any else artistic style with own identity and animation talking, is (pass me the concept cause it's not truly easier, you still have to learn how to) easier to make throught motion capture instead of animating something with it's own identity)

[@diamondhamster4320]

@@Acronomico Oh, ok boomer, old good, new bad. Moving on.

[@zupdude20]

It's crazy on their character models and artstyle is such a recognizable feature of Free Radical Games designs. Their animation work is also unlike anything I've ever seen in the gaming landscape and I truly don't think we'll ever have anything like them again.

[@HeavyMetalMayhem]

This game just needs a re-release with inverted controls.

[@matteodelapaz1698]

Timesplitters has that exact animation style and that’s why I love it.

[@dylanthewmusic]

I like that this game has a more “serious” story than timesplitters but still has the same art style but in a more dialed back kind of way.

[@Lucifronz]

I'm not big on the aesthetic, but it does beat the constant attempts at realism that modern games obsess over.

[@Wulfsmasher]

This is one of my favorite PS2 games, the gameplay is super fun and the story is top tier. My young self was blown away by the ending

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Totally agree with ya, definitely one of my favorite stories i’ve played through

[@yourimitro438]

Reminds me of ps2's Psi-Ops (which was also cool)

[@floatingdisembodiedhead8975]

I never played this but I now have a nostalgia for PS2-esque game design. It was truly a product of its time. I hope there's a resurgence of PS2 game aesthetics and directions like how many indie Devs these last few years are heralding the PS1 polygon horror aesthetics.

[@AndrewTime9106]

There have been some attempts recently in the AA space (evil west comes to mind.) but nothing has gotten it 100% 6th gen beauty yet

[@Ave_Satana666]

​@@EvanHelblingYT His eye wound heals as the cut scene play

[@Oberon117]

I used to think this game was a fever dream; that I had made up this 3rd person game with Timesplitter's graphic engine. I then discovered it again years later! Great Vid!

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Hahaha it was kind of a trip playing a game that looks like Timesplitters but isn’t, I feel that. Thankyou man!

[@Oberon117]

​@@EvanHelblingYTkeep doing what you're doing man. You're really entertaining and creative, love your style of editing and your self-inserts!

[@ic5662]

I thought this was a game with vin diesel not Riddick tho I played a little bit of both so they blended

[@brunodiniz4754]

God, I miss free radical so much

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Ahh they almost came back

[@scrotiemcboogerballs4985]

I miss my dad

[@vrtillinfinity]

@@scrotiemcboogerballs4985I miss your dad too

[@snakeeater1287]

When what ​@@EvanHelblingYT

[@erikheijden9828]

They only made 5 games and their last game was quite bad.

[@aidanschreiner97]

Seriously one of the most underrated gaming channels on the Tube. I love your stuff, thank you so much.

[@DeathlyChainsaw]

I remember playing this as a kid with my brother, I wanted to play it again years later but we couldn't remember the name. Me and my friend was talking about it on the bus when the guy behind us said it was either psy ops or second sight, I knew straight that second sight was the game I was looking for, I rang my brother up and said "second sight" and he knew exactly what I was on about, just a fun memory I wanted to share.

[@zankenzien]

enjoy the game

[@TheManiacc45]

The small details in this game make it a true gem. There’s so many small Easter eggs in each level it’s crazy

[@SSD_Penumbra]

Something must have been in the water in 2004, because this banger and Psi Op: The Mindgate Conspiracy game out back to back and both were absolute bangers.

[@muhammadaliffbinmuhammadla7846]

Dr. John Vattic. My favorite protagonist and his profession also pretty unorthodox for an action-adventure video game. Psychic powers also pretty rare in video games these days.

[@EvanHelblingYT]

i’m glad the vid found you 🤘 I was surprised how unique and fleshed out his character was. So glad it was recommended to me

[@k.w.6626]

fun fact that changes the game, at least on gamecube, if you press, if memory serves, whatever was the melee or smth and the one to switch to first person, you can move and shoot at the same time and it works perfectly. Quite fitting when you know the history of the company :)

[@Vatteck]

Same

[@Blanket420]

up until now I thought this game was something that I just thought I remembered and never existed. I will most likely play this now that I'm way older and probably understand what's going on. You made me recall an early memory. Thank you.

[@elijahgrisantysuarez7378]

Even though they were dressed to impress, this party called for casual attire. That line was hard as fuck lma

[@ManOfLegs]

To this day, still some of the most quality character animation paired with a distinct artistic direction. I never played this title, but you recognise it's by the TimeSplitters team immediately. Lots of charm and love seemed to go into these games. Truly missed. Quality video, too!

[@AKBeats1]

Im in love with Free radical's animation style, from timesplitters to second sight

[@icepic21]

Really appreciate your style, man. Not too over the top with jokes and extra effects, but definitely top quality editing work and sound design. Its a just right approach with your commentary too, where your semi-serious humor sets up the delivery by the gameplay perfectly, instead of distracting from it. Keep it up, man!

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Thankyou man! That’s exactly what i’m tryin for. Appreciate ya :)

[@tonybippitykaye]

This game reminds me of a more refined Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy. Psychic Powers, a story about a man suffering amnesia and piecing things together, a main villain who wants to use Psychically gifted people to take over the world, only this feels less like a b-movie plot and more a genuine psychological thriller.

[@Smartacus420]

It always pissed me off at the time that Psi-opps was highly praised and Second Sight was seen as the inferior version.

[@tonybippitykaye]

@@Smartacus420 don’t get me wrong, Psi-Ops was and always will be my beloved (Bricky TM), though I’m not gonna act like the story and characters were necessarily engaging. This genuinely feels like a very engaging story with very fun mechanics.

[@JesseJordanTheSuper]

Yeah they both came out at the same time. Psi ops has a better control over to but that's about the only thing I feel is truly better then second sight. But I love em both

[@arkwrightdubstep]

The kernel pun is your best yet, 10/10, absolutely splendid. Thank you.

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Hahah thankyou, I added that last minute

[@Thackaz]

I immediately paused the video just to reassure myself that someone else acknowledged what a work of art that joke was.

[@mtims_official]

My God. You’ve just become one of my fav you tubers. You’re up there in the pantheon with the mighty Wendigoon and Meatcanyon/Papa Meat. Your one liners (countless at this point) your editing, music, sound effects. By all means please continue making these gems. Last week was pretty rough for me and thanks to you I’ve been smiling and even laughing again. To sum it up. A word that pop in mind when I think about this channel is ,skadoodle’😂😂❤

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Man you just made my day, thankyou! As a fan of those creators i’m honored to be mentioned with em. I appreciate it big time man, I hope my future sounds and words can keep your spirits up ❤️

[@knightofawesome100]

Great to see another video! The quality is so high and the games interesting that I'm just waiting for this channel to explode

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Great to see ya here! I appreciate that big time man, thankyou

[@johnathanbrinkley8709]

That robot sounds kills me Everytime where did you get it from.

[@Michael-Scott-Paper-Company924]

Dude your videos are like a breath of fresh air. This is the kind of gaming content i never i knew i needed. Subscribed.

[@Blairskirock]

This concept, from the gameplay to the story presentation, has some insane potential. I feel like another try somewhere down the road could go pretty well

[@petelouis1110]

Your love for timesplitters, humor, and just overall channel made me subscribe 🙏🏼

[@sadtoast6122]

I love the free radical art style It's so PS2.

[@rolfstalker2986]

I absolutely loved this game! To this day, "what you thought was the present was potential futures and what you thought were flashbacks was the actual present" may be my favorite twist of all time. It even makes respawning after dying make sense: You didn't die! You were just testing a possible future that failed and then you did something else that worked!

[@Bigrico52]

Underrated af this game was ahead of its time

[@samuelc6246]

"they said my role was strictly advisory" "Then advise yourself to get some weapons training" I played this game countless times on my NGC, and I'll buy it in a heartbeat again for the Switch. FREE RADICAL really knew how to make great games back then. And that music!

[@haniabuhijleh1634]

not tryna sound like a 26 year old grandpa, but this game was beyond legendary.

[@theFRIed12th]

Not trynna sound like a 19 year old with great taste, but I fully agree with you on that🤣

[@ravenatort]

Honestly, you're probably one of the better video game summary KZbinr's out there, man. Fantastic work as always!

[@SouplexSouffle]

Watching this made me extra sad that Free Radical is gone and we wont get another TimeSplitters. As always, though, really great content. Just recently found your channel and am already all caught up. Now I go from binging to playing the waiting game. Lol.

[@Kinos141]

Played this game back in the day and it's still a banger. They don't make 'em like they used to.

[@AdamSambuco]

I'm so glad you made this video!!! I remember loving this story, but the controls were so unusably bad, with no option to change them, that I could never bring myself to replay it. I had forgotten everything. Great video!

[@gooberplex]

You’ve become one of my new favorite channels. Also loved your Everything or Nothing video!

[@Denis-mx2ou]

Free Radical games are timeless, these animations and graphics will look good even 100yrs ahead. And such a unique style, you can see the similiarities with Timesplitters, one could even argue its the same universe haha

[@sanctuaryBiscuit]

They share the same Siberia theme track so you never know lol

[@cug1dh]

It's as if Manhunt 2 and TimeSplitters had a baby 🙌

[@viscountrainbows2857]

And Akira is the uncle.

[@8eewee]

From the thumbnail you'd think this is TimeSplitters. Very similar character style.

[@BhaskarGhosh9379]

If Manhunt 2 and Psi-Ops had a baby

[@YossarianAssyrian]

Yes! The Manhunt 2 parallels are so strong with Second Sight. I honestly think it's a high compliment for both games.

[@VITAS874]

Manhunt 2 is probably inspired by this game.

[@BuzzsRoom]

sick vid, I was blown away by the graphics and animation in the game. I gotta get into these Free Radical games on PS2, so sick

[@Shizbam]

Was literally in the middle of binging a bunch of your videos AND THEN YOU DROP THIS GEM. Loved this game!!! If you're up for it, ten outta ten recommend psi-ops. Would love to see you cover that. P.S. you are hilarious, thanks for these videos, they are like cornflakes.

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Let’s goooo, what excellent timing! I actually saw that game pop up recently so I’ll def check it out. I really appreciate that, thankyou!

[@YossarianAssyrian]

Having finally gotten around to watching this in full, I gotta say that the editing in this was fantastic. You did a great job going through Second Sight's story and mechanics while sprinkling in some of your own humor!

[@Atticus3lack]

I remember reading magazines about this game. I was so hyped, it didn't disappoint

[@claytonsadventures7607]

Yay! Im glad you released this! I was all sad after binge watching all your videos.

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Thankyou! I gotta start upping the pace on the vids forsure

[@wgreene011]

I lost it at "Made me feel like Darth Vader. From the critically acclaimed series...LEGO STARWARS"

[@g.masterlordoftheg-force4770]

Did you know that you can use guns while holding people with TK? And also, you can exploit physics. Start to choke them with TK, move the camera to look away from the enemy, and when they begin to float you have to let go, which sends them flying. In an open area, you can fling them into the sky. 18:20 Also, kinda funny how John is like “Oh no”, but also doesn’t bother to use Telekinesis or something.

[@EhAchilles]

You make videos on every game I played as a kid and no other KZbinr makes videos on. You might be my new favorite KZbinr

[@ErikBuland]

Who could have predicted this! Another great video!

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Haha who knows!? Thankyou dude

[@Aliencowknife]

I really enjoy your content. I like your that your narration has a stand up comedian feel.

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Thankyou dude, that’s exactly how I want to describe it haha

[@thekotabear3262]

This game absolutely blew me away as a kid. It doesn't get talked about enough

[@Super_Samicom]

what a throwback! I remember playing the demo of this on the PS2 back in the day, other notable demos from that disc included MK Shaolin Monks & some bizarre game where you played as a…weasel and a rabbit that were chained together iirc anyway, great vid! always a pleasure to catch one of these 🫡

[@Nyumich]

The weasel/rabbit game is "Whiplash"

[@Super_Samicom]

@@Nyumich 🫡 I knew someone would remember!

[@anthonyp.4734]

Great coverage and love the insight on the mechanics.

[@AshGorall]

Free radicals design was so iconic and unique that when I saw the thumbnail; all I thought was “Holy shit, did I miss a timesplitters game?!”. Immediately recognizable

[@TheSacredGoon]

Every single video is top tier! Thank you for another banger Evan

[@EvanHelblingYT]

that means the most, thankyou man!

[@TheGreatPooyah]

RIP Free Radical’s TimeSplitters 4

[@marzialalfonzocanada888]

that was pretty mindblowing like damn I didn't expect that what you were playing as the present was a possible future and the flashbacks were the actual present

[@VITAS874]

Reminds me about prince of persia.

[@herekongato]

11:30 that scope screen is a pretty neat idea 😮

[@Looflobo]

Always a pleasure seeing you upload!

[@brandawgz]

There’s something about these old hand animated animations that I just love. Amazing video, thank you for reminding me this gem exists!

[@ripamoramee14]

this was awesome. your editing was hilarious and the smoothness of this narration made it feel like a whole movie. Easiest sub ever.

[@humza1707]

I am so glad I stumbled upon this channel; the vibes and commentary are top tier and I'm just having a blast; like being at a volcanic eruption competition and your opponent is Mount Saint Helens

[@gr-fk8sd]

this is the best none of it was real story I've ever seen you do fine work

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Thankyou my good man 🎩

[@BasicallyBreezy]

I didn’t know about this game! Thanks for showing it. I grew up with Time Splitters. I love and cheerish those memories so learning about this game (even tho I haven’t played it) felt like nostalgia.

[@EvanHelblingYT]

I didn’t know about it until last month tbh haha, thanks for watchin!

[@BasicallyBreezy]

@@EvanHelblingYT I love your videos man! Keep up the awesome work ❤️

[@AbuHajarAlBugatti]

@@EvanHelblingYTthis original- xbox game era has tons of hidden or forgotten gems. Even big titles like advent rising or too human. Smaller titles like 187 or my most beloved „sports“ game back then Deathrow

[@Tshot88]

Great recap. I absolutely adore this game and it had a very memorable story. Nice use of the TimeSplitter music throughout as well. 😄

[@CringelordJen]

so glad to see one of your videos again, keep it up!

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Thankyou! I’ll make sure to 🫡❤️

[@camzy96]

Ahh this is my childhood game, the music and atmosphere of this game was amazing. This and Psi Ops Mindgate Conspiracy were two of my fav ps2 games!

[@evanlee93]

Free Radical had such iconic and impeccable character design and animation. I wish they made more PS2 games.

[@filipstankovich7799]

My god this chanell is GOLD!

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Thankyou!

[@flyicarus7698]

This game took a turn I wasn’t expecting in the slightest. Banger video

[@Jedi_Mind_]

Excellent video dude ! Thanx for making me aware of this !

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Thankyou dude! I’m gladnit was recommended to me

[@KhunShawn]

This editing is really good, I can’t wait to see more! Subbed 🎉

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Thankyou! Glad to have ya :)

[@DOMSKEE75]

I never knew about this game. Your content is always worth the wait! Nothing but originality here, can’t wait until the next video!

[@rikki.stardustt]

Awesome to see a younger content creator tackling old school stuff like this!!! Substance>graphics

[@swooligangftw5833]

I’ve never even seen this game this is absolutely dope you introduced me to free radical and I’m so dang glad haha

[@Polomance862]

I didn't even think about this game and somehow the algorithm decided to give me a blast from the past. I remember this game and really loved it. Wish I played it again.

[@MildPsychedelic]

I love your video game picks, it's nice to look back on golden oldies we might have missed. If you're ever looking for other hidden gems I recommend checking out Tron 2.0.

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Thanks, i’m kinda gettin lucky with the recommendations. So i’ll forsure check that one out!

[@chris_creation]

He simply dont miss with the uploads 10/10

[@jacktanguay8061]

Added to the list of ps2 bangers I missed out on

[@GeorgeTheZombie]

Glad I found this account. Just finished watching this and your timesplitters videos

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Glad to hear that man, thankyou!

[@HQ_Default]

This game has one of the most insanely well-executed plot twists I've seen. Ordinarily I don't mind stories getting spoiled for me (since I find _how_ something happens to be equally as interesting to _what_ actually happens), but I seriously regret having watched a video on this game before having a chance to play it for myself.

[@AlphaZeroX96]

I played Second Sight so many times before. It's a great game. One of my favorite powers in it is possession, which of course lets you take over someone else's body (including your allies). It's a lot of fun.

[@Seoul_Soldier]

I miss games like this and I miss Free Radical so much. I also love that this game and Psi-Ops were both psychic 3rd person shooters but were so wildly different that comparing them didn't make sense.

[@joeywalsh1949]

Man this was such a hidden gem. Kinda brushed it off at first and then came back to it after playing Tike Splitters Future Perfect and was hooked. Doesn't get talked about enough. Thanks for covering this.

[@culnir3915]

I used to play this all the time as a kid and I loved it. Easily my occult classic

[@AaronSGames1]

I have been waiting for someone to do a proper retrospective of this game, thank you broski Fun fact Voice of CL Josh Stark A.KA SGT Cortez also voices Eskel from Witcher 3

[@JordanPatullo]

I spent so much time playing the demo for this on the OG xbox, anything that feels like Timesplitters is a winner. Congrats on the sub count climbing too dude!

[@viscountrainbows2857]

Damn this game looks awesome. Kinda on the easy side, what with the numerous powers, and the fact that apparently your guy has Vibranium knuckles, but overall one of those fun romps that I could see myself really getting into when I was a teen. I also love how the story actually has well written twists; whomever drew that up is a bloody genius. Non-linear narrative done correctly.

[@BulletFever409]

Another banger video back at it again with the 20 minute runtime. Love it! Edit: I never known about this game when I was younger. I wish I did, it would've blown me away.

[@HumpBandit23]

Good lord the nostalgia wave i got from seeing the cover art, this whole game felt like a fever dream.

[@-K_J-]

Theres a lot of genuine charm in here. I really feel like this is something i should play.

[@MrHAZZA821]

I saw a thing the other day that was talking how back in the day there were often only around 100 people working on a game, and I miss those days

[@VITAS874]

Games should be like this.

[@VITAS874]

And Not with empty 2000 people who do nothing with games. In greedy companys.

[@WallMan1013]

"Like Darth Vader from the beloved franchise "Lego Star Wars" ☠ "So I cleaned up like a Swiffer wet jet" Im dying... haha

[@RudolfInderst]

As always, highly entertaining.

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Thankyou as always matey

[@roastd]

Man i just stumbled upon your channel and holy shit you made videos to all the games i played growing up! Love your editing style!

[@caiocem]

First video of your to show in my recommend, when you talked about time splitters in the beginning I onew this was going to be good, great content will check the remaining videos

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Happy to hear that man, timesplitters flows throughout all my vids lol, best of luck on the journey :)

[@kablammo2]

I never got to finish this banger. Thank you Evan.

[@EvanHelblingYT]

I appreciate ya!

[@kablammo2]

@@EvanHelblingYT might be asking for a lot, but could you look at this game called I-Ninja?

[@GioGiow0]

the editing is really nice

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Thxyou

[@umbramaex]

ugh my favorite gamer boy is back and he brings the fire 😩

[@WlatPziupp]

I remember loving this game and having no idea what the story was, this video is perfect for me!

[@SGTHedrick]

Another banger! Keep it up dude!

[@EvanHelblingYT]

Thankyou dude!

[@oliverpony]

Such an underrated game. It was one of my favorites as a kid

[@CrystalFissure]

One of my favourite games. First played it on a demo disk, and then finally beating it was great, getting to finish the story. Also, what an incredible soundtrack.

[@YSL_Dari]

OMG MY CHILDHOOD I PLAYED THIS AT 6, ILY MAN THANK U FOR SPARKLING ALLLL THAT MEMORY

[@DJAlphaOmega]

Love the channel, love the content, & happy to see you covering beloved classics. Keep up the great work.