Was The Saboteur As Good As I Remember?

[@sensoeirensen]

There's nothing like The Saboteur on the market. The artstyle, the time period, the music, the gameplay, the progression. It's a masterpiece. So sad we'll never get a second game -.-

[@MayorHairBear]

Completely agree, very sad we'll not see a sequel but I hope someone tries this concept again!

[@MrHammers]

"Begins with this video getting demonetized" lmaoo Your story summation is so good on this game. I think more games need to play on color palette mechanics, it seems so satisfying to just blow some stuff up and bring life back to an area

[@MayorHairBear]

I forgot to turn nudity off so I knew I'd need to do some censoring myself xD I would love to see more games adopting the colour mechanics from The Saboteur because it helps make blowing stuff up even more satisfying!

[@Avantime]

The colour palette was nice at the beginning, but it got annoying after a while because of the busywork needed to liberate areas, and that some areas (IIRC) cannot be liberated until near the end of the game, so you're not seeing the full splendour of the city until there's nothing left to do.

[@brentsims9114]

Pandemic games made some BANGERS! Saboteur was my favorite game for quite some time regardless of its flaws.

[@MayorHairBear]

They made some incredible games, I'd love to see The Saboteur get a sequel or second attempt in the future though. It is really special!

[@MayorHairBear]

A quick thank you to It's WuB for the game suggestion! I had an absolute blast revisiting The Saboteur and I hope one day we see this concept attempted again because there is something special here! Stay safe and much love to you all 🙏

[@Pupppeteer]

That's dope that the colour palette (or lack of) plays a part onto the gameplay/story. I always wanted to play this game because the tone looked interesting. So glad you made this one.

[@MayorHairBear]

The colour choices really helps make the game stand out and really matches the ww2 era well. It's a game I do recommend, the game is a lot of fun

[@TheKid377400]

When I was a kid I would get the ole GameInformer magazine and saw a whole article about The Saboteur pre-release. It really hyped me up to play it. I've actually recently replayed it on my PC and I must say, it's aged well. It's open world gameplay brings some current gen games to shame and the tone of the whole thing is fantastic. I still remember the tunes on the car radio to this day.

[@MayorHairBear]

Looking through GameInformer is how I found out about so many games so I can relate to that 100% 😂 The Saboteur has aged really well, still a blast to play to this day and you're right, it does put some titles today to shame

[@thekingofcookies4877]

It's straight up an Assassin's Creed game. I mean it has the parkour, is set in a historic time and the thing in the box is definitely a relic of Eden. Like...c'mon it's WWII Assassin's Creed.

[@MayorHairBear]

Oh it definitely feels like WW2 AC, I'd be interested to see if Ubisoft ever actually tackles that time period because I think they could make something amazing

[@barbaricrenaissance]

I never went around to play the Saboteur but I was always curious about those black and white footage I saw around, glad you covered it! It's a pity that such an original idea will be always linked to the death of a studio

[@MayorHairBear]

The visual choices are definitely eye catching and I do recommend giving it a go at some point but you're right, it's sad that I can't think of The Saboteur without remembering it's the last we'll see from Pandemic

[@TeslaChad]

I miss this studio SO much my dude 💔

[@MayorHairBear]

Me too mate... me too :(

[@HoodlieRPG]

Just another reason to hate EA, closing down such a great studio.

[@MayorHairBear]

Yeah it is a massive shame Pandemic and many other great studios are no longer because of EA!

[@bennygonzalez8848]

Really had a lot of fun with this game. Hopefully it can be rediscovered for a new game launch. I think can really bring serious media attention and can be a huge sale

[@MayorHairBear]

I'd love to see this game get another entry, it was really special!

[@Once_Sinned]

A new one I haven’t seen yet. 😁

[@MayorHairBear]

Enjoy!

[@SpookyArc]

When you said it's been 11 years since this game came out it hit me right in the feels. Makes me feel like an old man lol. I had extremely fond memories of this game because of how unique it was and back then I absolutely loved open world games like this. The stealth, parkour and colour use are without a doubt my favourite parts about it. They really stuck with me. I always wanted a sequel but that'll never come :( I actually didn't realise Pandemic made Battlefront and Destroy All Humans - once again staples of my childhood. Great video my friend!

[@MayorHairBear]

Yeah doing all these retrospectives is really making me feel old 😂 I would love to see someone else attempt something like The Saboteur again and just improve upon this foundation. Pandemic made some absolute bangers though. Appreciate the support mate!

[@rogerlynch5279]

@@MayorHairBear I mean the COLD WAR as the next chronological interesting scenario had made a great game with Sean as a jaded hero again.

[@SpectreTen]

Ah the saboteur, i first played this way back when I shouldn't have been playing a game like it. It ran like shit on my old pc but it was enjoyable, around a month ago i got a copy for my 360 and it's still fun, the story is Bullocks but i liked the cheese. Rest in peace pandemic, you'll forever be missed. Keep up the good work,bear.

[@MayorHairBear]

Indeed rest in peace, I've got plenty of games from Pandemic on the list for future videos. The studio was truly one of my childhood favourites! Appreciate the continued support mate and glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@SpookyArc]

Got this in my watch list for when I wake up tomorrow! Coffee and this - Perfect morning :) I’ll report back when I’ve watched my man

[@superharuhifan]

Status report?

[@SpookyArc]

@@superharuhifan The comment under this one was my follow up :)

[@spookyknife4645]

The first mercenaries game was so fun, wish EA (or whoever owns it now) would do something with that IP.

[@MayorHairBear]

I would love to see the Mercenaries IP get some love today!

[@bizzarreczar5192]

This was one of my reasons for getting an Xbox 360 and , of course, my first 360 game. I bought them both on the spot. I had so much fun with The Saboteur. ❤️

[@nabilbendjebass8205]

Such an awesome and well made video!! Great job!

[@MayorHairBear]

I'm glad you enjoyed it mate and thank you so much for the kind words!

[@r3l1csvk]

what i love about the game (which might pass in front of some players very eyes) is how the npcs,namely nazis and civilans,do act differently in an occupied (black and white) zone vs "liberated" (colours:on) zone in first nazis actign there like masters bullying civilans,with civilans trying to evade nazis or unintentionaly getting into trouble with them vs the later,where nazis stays mainly around their instalations with citizens acting normally like the nazis aint there,having fun at park,etc. and personally enjoy the game for this aspect,seing the change,especially when the colour returns animation plays out,reminding me of Shadow of war´s Region conquered animation after the fort is captured. also,want some additional silliness within the game? go and jump with Sean from a height and you will soon realize who is Sean´s voice actor (due to Sean´s irish voice changes to TF2 Medic´s screams)

[@staypositivetestsubject3867]

Wow another great review man ! I remember playing this with a buddy of mine having one of those all night got to beat it sessions back in the day . I don’t know if anyone else saw the connection but the black and white colors always reminded me of schindlers list and that whole aesthetic. Also if you wanted a suggestion for a review idea or just something to play for yourself I wanted to recommend you check out Stubbs the Zombie :Rebel without a Pulse I feel like it was lost to time nowadays but it’s truly worth checking out just for the awesome soundtrack if nothing else !

[@MayorHairBear]

Yeah I remember the beat it in a night sessions with friends! Good times. 100% has a schindlers list aesthetic in colour choices. As for the recommendation I haven't heard of that one before but I'm always up for trying something different

[@stephenrichardson4042]

Dude you deserve way more subscribers!! Excellent work , keep it up!

[@MayorHairBear]

I really appreciate that mate, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@aranerem3767]

I loved the game, played it all the time. I hope there's a remaster one day

[@MayorHairBear]

I'd love to see this game get remastered or remade someday, there is too much potential with this concept to let it just disappear

[@Slugworth88]

What were they thinking canceling this piece of mastery. Traggic such a clean concept 😥

[@MayorHairBear]

I know, truly upsetting and a concept that deserves another chance!

[@laszlopados3350]

Just the game I was looking for! Excellent video, MHB!

[@MayorHairBear]

I had a feeling a video on this game may interest some people! Glad you enjoyed it mate 🧨

[@laszlopados3350]

@@MayorHairBear It's a long time favourite of mine. Sure it bounces between being funny and serious, and the gameplay of climbing and bombing can get a bit dry and monotonous after a while, but I still enjoy it. It's a'ight, a solid game. Once again, great analysis. Keep up the good work, bud!

[@Jammerdude07]

Just got the platinum for this, I liked it but some things annoyed me like having to save civilians

[@lurpi5631]

Good review and good game as well. Keep up the good reviews!.

[@MayorHairBear]

Loved replaying this one and thank you for the kind words!

[@ericvargas5362]

just discovered your channel, amazing content, and loved seeing this game getting some attention

[@MayorHairBear]

I appreciate that and thank you! I hope you enjoy your time here on the channel 🙏

[@princebloodgrave8097]

This game is in my top 5 favorite games, ever. :D They need to do both a remake, and a sequel. :D

[@bizzarreczar5192]

This is the first game I got 100% on. I had some spare time. 😂

[@MayorHairBear]

I remember 100% the Saboteur back in the day as well!

[@aranerem5569]

This game, I loved it

[@MayorHairBear]

Such a good game!

[@roguerifter9724]

I love this game. It was one of the first PS3 games I owned. I think closing Pandemic is EA's most vile decision so far. (I just hope I haven't jinxed things and them decide to do something far worse like close Bioware.)

[@ИванБорисюк-п7э]

I wouldn't agree about the story. It lacks a bit of polishing and development for certain characters, it's quite basic but it's still interesting due to the setting and really interesting characters. Veronique is too bleak, I'll agree on that, their love story with Sean doesn't feel natural. He has way more chemistry with Skylar, on every level. Also Dierker is just a cartoonish evil bad guy, he could have had a little bit more role in the game, he's just not present throughout most of game. But the rest of the characters are really charismatic. I already said about Skylar, she's just something. Her boss, Bishop is quite interesting, too and I think it was quite clever of the writers to put many tropes that we are used to into the story but they make them work. 'What's in the box?' moment is genuinely funny to me. All the leaders of the resistance are really interesting as well if you complete their mission. The Padre is the best, chinese psychiatrist is great, the lady that worked in Louvre and was all about saving arts, heck, even Luc, even though I personally don't like him, but he's well written. And also the direction of the story is quite good, I would say. The moment when colours fade away when Dierker kills Jules is really well directed. Cut scenes are well made, the final moment when Sean walks to the Eifel tower and you hear the "Feeling Good" played on the piano from afar, while Nazi's soldiers fall down from the top is a really artistic approach. They could have made it just another battle with lots of enemies going all the way to the top but they kept it interesting through the change of the scenery. Even then, the first time playing, having just left behind the battle in the factory you walk really carefully, with you gun out, just to see the mayhem that happened without Sean. So yeah, the story is simple and has a lot of cliches and tropes, but I think it holds very well and does the job.

[@moewzers9136]

Have you ever heard of the channel GVMERS? They have good gaming documentary videos, including one about Saboteur.

[@MayorHairBear]

I'm a big fan of GVMERS and their videos help me a lot in terms of researching a games development and seeing if I thing a series development is interesting enough to dive into.

[@Joe-qs9fw]

Fecking hard at times

[@MayorHairBear]

Oh 100%

[@mist.hellfire3402]

@mayorhairbear 90% of your info is wrong. Trust me. As a Pandemite, having worked on The Saboteur, not sure where you got your info from but a lot is incorrect.

[@Gnardstingler]

Source: trust me bro.

[@kamukameh]

The Saboteur is a flawed masterpiece, I had some good time liberating Paris and the surrounding countryside from the Nazis. And there were some great locations too on the map.

[@marriedjowana20]

I want to play it on my xbox one 😔 but I have a copy just need a 360

[@MayorHairBear]

This game needs to be added to the backwards compatible list!

[@richbaillie1]

Don't know why you bothered to make this if you're just gonna kvetch about it. Saboteur is probably the best game ever made. The End.

[@albusdumbledore7727]

They put boobs behind a paywall. Terrible game. Terrible company.

[@albusdumbledore7727]

Wrong. It’s a terrible game. The end.

[@Night_Owl_Noah]

I always enjoy this game...dust off the ps3 every couple and revisit some favorites, including this. EA is such a black hole

[@_Braised]

I'm sorry dude- you have excellent points and your summaries are clear and well thought out, but I had to watch this at 1.5 speed to stop it sounding like you were trying to talk us to sleep. Your dialogue sounded much more normal speed at 1.5x

[@xman777b]

his videos are perfect. In other words, piss off or go to helll. Your choice

[@Chrinik]

Pandemic Gets aquired by EA EA makes them make a movie tie in game Movie comes out before game EA scraps game regardless of quality because of dumb management BS for "not meeting a deadline" Pandemic makes 100 million dollar loss on paid wages and dev time for a scrapped product EA blames Pandemic and closes their studios EA, truely led by savvy buisness people...

[@dmer-zy3rb]

not a good game. another casualty of the cod 4 recovering health trend that ruined many games gameplay/gunplay. it feels low budget, the story is meandering and gets nowhere, the cutscenes are about on par with a ps1 game (GTA 3 for example has MUCH more animated cutscenes that are actually interesting to look at) no interesting characters, the lack of color sucks all the joy of looking at the game, the pc version isnt working for half of the people, the ps3 version has horrid tearing 100% of the time only really good things i can say are okay driving physics (about on par with GTA 3 aka the worst driving 3d GTA) and the good setting. i cant think of a single thing this game does better than Mafia 1 from 2002.

[@albusdumbledore7727]

This game is terrible

[@aelfwynn94]

are you sleeping while talking ?

[@MayorHairBear]

It's impressive isn't it

[@aelfwynn94]

@@MayorHairBear I swear , it's like you about to fall asleep while reviewing . XD

[@xman777b]

@@aelfwynn94 nevermind the gentleman has a passion for gaming. Let's illogically pick him apart. Phenomenal video, and narration. Now piss off

[@aelfwynn94]

@@xman777b you also sleepwalking?