Hybrid Heaven - Nintendo 64 Review - HD

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  • Hybrid Heaven is a video game developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Osaka and released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999. This game is most notable for its peculiar mix of genres: it has aspects of both role-playing video games and action-adventure games. The designers had hoped to create a "new style RPG battle system". It is also one of the few Nintendo 64 titles to support a widescreen mode.
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    Hybrid Heaven review on the nintendo 64. Recorded using a dazzle and on original real console hardware and game cartridge.
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  • @TheInhumanBeatdown
    @TheInhumanBeatdown 9 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    I actually just picked this up out of curiosity and frankly I feel like a thief getting this game for only 2$ cause I've honestly enjoyed it more then some of the modern games that we have today.

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ***** that is a steal :)

    • @TekMoliGy
      @TekMoliGy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ***** i totally agree that this game doesn't get enough attention now days. It looks pretty awesome and i'm pretty big into retro gaming and watch a lot of channels and this game almost never gets played or even brought up. Even though i had heard of this game in magazine back in the day this is the first time i've seen video of the actual gameplay. I'm sure eventually this will start being on more n64 hidden gem lists.

    • @johndurso2693
      @johndurso2693 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just got it for $7! haha

    • @KingRey.
      @KingRey. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just got it for 8.

    • @kefkahkefkah
      @kefkahkefkah 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      well the dec'veloper wouldent get anything from your dollar, so be happy you got it cheap, aint like its thee resellers ip.

  • @mrwarblunt
    @mrwarblunt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Personally I think this is one of the best games on the n64, the atmosphere,music,fighting system and graphics are brilliant.

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Glad you enjoyed this one too

    • @jumpingmoose5554
      @jumpingmoose5554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree!

    • @Jack_80
      @Jack_80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      never even heard of it but it definitely looks interesting and unique.

    • @remyparaskovia5499
      @remyparaskovia5499 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You kidding....it sucks.

    • @shawnlittle346
      @shawnlittle346 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I remember having to pop the expansion pack into the system to make the graphics a bit sharper for this one lol

  • @344wishes
    @344wishes 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Just picked this game up from a flea market two days ago. I can't stop playing it.

    • @CPS2
      @CPS2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Did you stop yet?

    • @raphaeldinus2056
      @raphaeldinus2056 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CPS2 😂

  • @MrDuka42
    @MrDuka42 7 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    God I love this game! I normally don't play rpg games, but THIS ONE won me over big time. The music, fighting system, the environments, characters, storyline, everything!!

    • @jeremym9011
      @jeremym9011 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I thought it was the best RPG on the N64! :D

    • @iamking9077
      @iamking9077 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jeremym9011 it is

    • @anarchistic8178
      @anarchistic8178 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      All the things. Never liked rpgs at my young age. But it had me hooked!

  • @adambartlett1458
    @adambartlett1458 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    For anyone who has never played this game:
    Let me tell you something. I'm a fan of video games in general, I have been my whole life. I love RPG'S as well.
    This game right here, as a package, is unlike any other game I've ever played. For that value alone, the experience of this game is invaluable.
    I don't want to overlap Glenn's review, just add personal anecdotes and experience I have with the game.
    I have to admit, I love the characters in this game. The story is told without voice-acting, but it's well-enough written that it doesn't matter. There is psyche and hierarchy in the hybrids in this game. You meet crazy scientists who want to engineer the ultimate hybrid beast, you got short, fat Jerry who is committed to the mission, but conflicted with growing emotional dissonance, you got Hunter, one of the baddest-ass characters to come out of a game, the militant all-business hybrid. Then there's the aliens, your allies. You're just gonna have to play and see, but take it from me - these characters and the plot are brilliantly crafted and told, and the game is worth it nearly to experience the story alone.
    But then, there's what sets this game apart. The combat system.
    No other game ever showed me that it was cool to let your opponent do a Brainbuster on you, just so you could learn it and start fucking the rest of the game up with it. Or a piledriver. Or a German suplex. I mean they took the art of wrestling moves and translated it into actual survival tactics, and it just couldn't be more awesome. You can "soccer kick" your downed opponent, or get them in a figure-four leg lock. Usually these moves are reserved for sports entertainment, but in this game, it is set against a very serious backdrop. The music in battle scenes is always dramatic tense fanfare (especially in boss fights). Anyway back to the point, you can learn uppercuts, hooks, even spinning backhands. The thing is, if you predominantly use your hands in the game, your freaking main character will eventually stand a little more front-forward, in a boxers stance. If you use more kicks, your fighter will eventually stand with his arms back and his legs more forward, seemingly ready to kick even quicker. Now when in your life do you remember a video game letting you do that? That's insane. All this talk can't replace the fun of throwing monsters around and kicking and punching the shit out of them with all these different left and right punches and kicks and throws and submissions. The amount of moves in this game is just stunning. You can do a fucking axe kick and crescent kick. Arm and neck choke. FOOTBALL TACKLE. This game is fun, man. If not for the story alone, the combat mechanics have not exactly been seen elsewhere or replicated since, as far as I know. (edit: Glenn says it has since been replicated.) Hybrid Heaven is a one- of -a-kind in that sense.
    if that wasn't enough, individual moves can be leveled up, each body part has individual offense and defense ratings (head, left arm, body, right leg, etc.), and your character has his own stats that can be leveled. And you can choose to grind and level your mutherfucker up, too, and there's genuine sense of reward, accomplishment, and growth in it, too. when you have a battle where you get knocked out, have a Boston crab done on you, awaken Consciousness and come back and finish the battle, and then you come away from it knowing the Boston crab, every time you use that Boston crab going forward, you will remember the Triumph of the victory you learned it in. There's a dynamic there that I think game developers strive for even today. to deliver a game where your choices and experiences are truly impactful to the rest of the experience. I think hybrid Heaven definitely delivers in that regard.
    There are a couple other game modes worth playing, like the survival battle modes.
    Ultimately, I haven't regretted a single of the hours I put into this game in my life. I can confidently say no other game has told exactly the same story, nor has ever delivered quite this combat system, and executed it well. And I mean, games with actual good stories don't get enough credit, especially from back in the day, but I'm telling you, the characters in this game really give it life. I actually used to do the arm-cross-scratcy-chin thing Jerry always does, I used to do it as a kid cause I thought it was COOL lmao.
    This is the definition of "N64 Hidden Gem". If you are a retro collector or N64 collector, buy this game. Now. You won't be disappointed. The camera controls are a bit awkward at times, and yes it's "fuzzy" (you're going back to God damn 1998 in technology ok) and every now and then, the environment feels a little stale, but genuinely, the story keeps everything moving forward, and it's not like they blatantly reuse textures or anything. There are new environments as the game progresses (even despite all of it taking place in an underground shelter), trust me it's enough to drive the game forwards. The non-combat part of it might start to drag, but don't let it, just keep moving. It's a great game, seriously. Even at today's standards, I'd give it a 7.5 for pure effort and innovation by the staff alone, much less the story and great characters. Don't knock this one until you try it, then beat it on ultimate difficulty.
    Which, btw, ultimate difficulty presents its OWN challenge. it makes it harder to just "take a move" to learn it, because one brainbuster, and you'll probably be knocked unconscious and then swiftly disposed of. You can't just make mistakes like the easier difficulties.
    Take it from me -give this one a try.

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Adam Bartlett thank you for such a Detailed response!

    • @DmitriyK12
      @DmitriyK12 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Rountree1985 Wtf is wrong with you; the man wrote a pretty decent counter review yet you have the gall to verbally insult him ... shame on you ?! Please let me know how mental health figures into videogame reviews/playing retro N64 cartridges ? 😒😨😬😱👎✌

    • @thejervis86
      @thejervis86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DmitriyK12 Agree

  • @olinsaxon
    @olinsaxon 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    It was indeed one of my favourite games on a system that was lacking RPG's. The opening blew me away and then I felt a bit lost. If players stick with it then there will be this one moment when a switch is turned on in your brain and you realise just how awesome this game is. It is a one off Gem and I'm glad I finished it when I was a teenager. Now to go back and finish Aidyn chronicles

  • @Celsius1992
    @Celsius1992 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    loved this game as a kid! an still do now as a adult. just want to say thank you for giving a childhood game of mine the great review it deserves! 👏

  • @syncmonism
    @syncmonism 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It's one of the underrated gems of my excellent N64 collection

  • @BlackJohnnyCage
    @BlackJohnnyCage 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I Came across this Game trading with one of My friends & like you said I was CONFUSED in the beginning but eventually I was sucked in with the build of My Character & wrestling moves.
    Definitely an underrated & overlooked game for the N64.

  • @dannyryu
    @dannyryu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Loved this game! If they would make a remastered version i would buy it instantly👍

    • @elmaster6207
      @elmaster6207 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      dannyryu You know, I always think twice about buying a game at 59 buck, but if they remake this and have a deluxe edition, I would buy the 89 buck version for sure.

    • @joshuacarpenter7447
      @joshuacarpenter7447 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Fatal, it was an N64 game..Obviously they're not going to play as well as a game of today's standards

    • @budgiecat9039
      @budgiecat9039 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      good luck with that. Konami sucks now and doesnt want to do anything other than make $ on casino machines and Pachinko parlors

    • @Tinbeef22
      @Tinbeef22 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How about we get a new game?

    • @NoirEtBlancVie
      @NoirEtBlancVie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed! Totally underrated!

  • @fixyaface-man496
    @fixyaface-man496 7 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I hated this game growing up it was to difficult for me but I could never stop thinking about it. I need this on the switch

    • @iamking9077
      @iamking9077 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      U missed out if u didnt beat it back then,it was an enjoyable victory when i beat this as a kid.

    • @kevinbautista3799
      @kevinbautista3799 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was 7 and I finished it with my sister, and we both didint speak english at the time including castlevania as well wihch relied on text and following with the storyline. LOL

    • @joshuagorman2191
      @joshuagorman2191 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same although for some reason I think about it more and then.

    • @EK822
      @EK822 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same...After one of those hybrids tombstone powerdrive me and killed me i was done with this game lol.. I still wondered about it tho.

  • @CaptainGameSlayer
    @CaptainGameSlayer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    After an extremely long hiatus from gaming, your videos made me appreciate my childhood again. Thanks Glenn!

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Coolest Ever welcome back, I think a lot of us have had a gap at times too

  • @williamspell5692
    @williamspell5692 8 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I'd love to play a fighting RPG like this.

    • @budgiecat9039
      @budgiecat9039 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is pretty much its own thing in terms of rpgs. Theres nothing else like it.
      Other fighting RPGS are:
      Yakuza series
      Draglade 1 & 2
      Virtual Quest

    • @shooting6lasers
      @shooting6lasers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You might like Legend of Legaia on PS1.

    • @toadd
      @toadd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try out Treachery in Beatdown City

    • @meganabaja
      @meganabaja 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is also God Hand.

    • @ShotokanEditor
      @ShotokanEditor ปีที่แล้ว

      @@budgiecat9039 hey vagrand story its almost the same

  • @Joni30Stm
    @Joni30Stm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    My favorite N64 game

  • @carlitos1145
    @carlitos1145 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I really love this game and beat it at least 5 times and I am still not tired of it and it is by far my favorite n64 game and it really is underrated.

  • @dreadxplayzs7849
    @dreadxplayzs7849 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I remember having this game as a kid.I hated it at first and thought it was boring and confusing as hell,but once I got to chapter 3 I was impressed with the storyline.I actually got impressed with the fighting system as well as I progressed and very good at it making it a good game I enjoyed.yea this is a underrated game indeed that deserved alot more attention and definitely a sequel.

  • @GameRelated
    @GameRelated 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GREAT REVIEW! I just picked up this game today at my local retro game store it instantly caught my eye with its game cartridge cover art and toping it off with the KONAMI logo :D

  • @ralphbouhuisen4807
    @ralphbouhuisen4807 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    THIS....should be remade, it was a really cool fighting system, really enjoyed it!

  • @zacharygirgenti3790
    @zacharygirgenti3790 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This game has single-handedly renewed my faith in the Nintendo 64. I picked it up tonight because the guys at the retro store near me said it was a "beat em' up." Boy am I glad that it's something so much more interesting. The battle system is badass.

  • @Liksmaskaren
    @Liksmaskaren 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been watching some of your videos. How could I've missed your channel?
    I will continue to watch through all of your videos. You just got another subscriber. :)

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome Andreas! Thanks for joining!

  • @njsoapdish
    @njsoapdish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was one if my favorite N64 games. I wish it got talked about more. It's worthy of being considered a classic.

  • @edoughgeographic9247
    @edoughgeographic9247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This game need to be remastered at least the same way as Perfect Dart on 360 or Turok2 on switch

    • @damon7845
      @damon7845 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Or get put on the n64 list the switch has now. At the least

  • @unhingedwilly7415
    @unhingedwilly7415 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My friend found this game at a thrift shop for $3 and got for me. One of the most unique games Ive played. This game is awesome. Great review!

  • @nicholasflanders9814
    @nicholasflanders9814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This game made me glad I got a Nintendo 64 instead of a Playstation.

  • @cocacolaholic
    @cocacolaholic 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    excellent review, i really enjoyed this game about 10 years ago, will need to buy it again
    i dont normally enjoy rpg's but i stumbled upon this game as i thought it had a cool name, gave it a chance and was fully engrossed in the battle system, and eventually completed it which is rare for me

  • @rastan19
    @rastan19 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I fondly remember playing this in my first apartment
    First time I played it was at Funcoland
    I was more invested in the unique combat
    Rather than the story
    Keep up the great work
    Your channel always brings back fond memories of the N64
    \m/

  • @sircoop8562
    @sircoop8562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I miss finding those diamond in the rough games. This was a great game at a time in life when I needed something good to play.

  • @zimhatesbees
    @zimhatesbees 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remembering seeing this game in Nintendo Power but I had no idea what it was about until now. Fantastic review, you have a new subscriber.

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      welcome! hope you enjoy this game its not for everyone but if it gets you then you'll always love it

  • @MastersApprentices
    @MastersApprentices 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Cracking game, I like to replay it every few years, the battle system is one of my favourites in an RPG.

  • @BathedInMilk
    @BathedInMilk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Genuinely my favourite game on any platform ever. No exaggeration. Couldn't disagree more about the story line. It was my favourite part of the game along with the huge atmospheric rooms and sound design. I played this game constantly upon release and it has shaped my approach to storytelling ever since. As a 'game' I feel its meh. Combat is fine but overused and whatever the game thinks is a puzzle really it's competent enough and doesn't detract from the crushing atmosphere of the game as a whole. I'm not an RPG fan at all, didn't like the Metal Gear series and can't stand the FF series so I'm more than happy this ended up nothing like them.
    Hybrid Heaven is a forgotten gem and deserves a reappraisal or remake imho. If you like narrative games with buckets of atmosphere like me, this game has been little bettered.

  • @deanward7820
    @deanward7820 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had this on launch day, I loved it, it's one of my favourite n64 games and still replay it to this day. Shame they didn't continue the series

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah would be very cool but I think the storyline was kinda wrapped up on this game even if rushed ending a little

    • @deanward7820
      @deanward7820 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@n64glennplant true, but during past playthroughs I've noticed ways they could expand the story, shame they won't make a sequel

  • @BradleyK
    @BradleyK 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been waiting on this one for awhile! Thank you!!! Awesome review!

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brandon Keeks thanks for checking it out :)

  • @keithsimpson2685
    @keithsimpson2685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The wrestling moves in this game are really well animated.

  • @shnewmy
    @shnewmy 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    These reviews are amazing

  • @gigabogan
    @gigabogan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thank you for this! I haven't played this in 15 years+ and forgot the name. I googled "n64 game where you wake up in a lab and fight monsters and your video popped up. I just bought a copy and am about to dig in! Cheers!

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Always love hearing stories similar to this 🙏🏼

  • @jackfordmac
    @jackfordmac 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome
    Review as always

  • @BeardTech
    @BeardTech 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I owned this game too! The moody atmosphere, great preempted combat system and the fights were cool. And that gunplay worked well

  • @arancione8336
    @arancione8336 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m glad that I saw your review of this game. Picked it up over break, and even though I’m only an hour into it I’m already hooked.

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      glad you're enjoying it, its not for everyone but if you get into it its awesome

  • @Ultimare
    @Ultimare 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I .. LOVED this game on the N64 as a kid. At the time, I hadn't had much introduction to RPGs save Pokemon and Chrono Trigger. I'd love to see this get ported or brought back. I know it's not likely but still...

  • @jorgedanielaguiar2936
    @jorgedanielaguiar2936 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I never heard or considered the MGS theory before, but now that you mention it, it might as well be. Anyway, I spent lot of evenings with this game, one of my favourites. I enjoyed this game and watching your video.

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Daniel Aguiar thanks for checking it out :)

  • @lord_deus
    @lord_deus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This game is awesome, this is what we called a hybrid RPG... Yeah Hybrid xD

  • @shinfitz
    @shinfitz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I also picked this Ogre Battle 64, and Adyn Chronicles the day they were released because of the lack of RPG’s on the system.
    Where I thought Chronicles would be the best of them, it was actually Ogre Battle and Hybrid Heaven that I enjoyed the most.
    I still have my cart of Hybrid Heaven to this day.

  • @aivalera
    @aivalera 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved Hybrid Heaven back when I was a kid and I still love it now. The fact that it was forgotten about/never played is something of a travesty to me, and I really hope one day we’ll get a reboot or a remaster.

  • @joecrow7666
    @joecrow7666 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So what other games used this combat system? It's amazing.
    Also you should have mentioned how the guy's stance changes if you specialise in certain moves: a boxing stance, a muay thai stance and a wide wrestling stance.
    The multiplayer is also very good especially if you have a friend with a save of his own.

    • @marcrivera2854
      @marcrivera2854 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      JoeCrow how u do different stances?

    • @richyroa
      @richyroa 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Depends on what moves you favor. The level of your limbs, as well.
      If you favor punches, your stances is of a boxer's.
      Developing your legs more makes you a kickboxer.
      A body grappler makes you a wrestler. There are in between categories as well (arms+legs, no body = street fighter for example).
      You switch sides (left/right) by pressing B. Your stronger limb should be at the rear to cause even more damage.

    • @iamking9077
      @iamking9077 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dont remember thete being multiplayer for this game.

    • @richyroa
      @richyroa 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iamking9077 there is a multiplayer option in creature battle. You do need two controller packs with an HH save file in each of them.

    • @iamking9077
      @iamking9077 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@richyroa ok i remember now,i thought he was talking about multiplayer in the main campaign lmao

  • @jrvy74
    @jrvy74 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I found the story to be confusing at first too, but when I look back at it, I feel like it's appropriate because when you play as Diaz, he doesn't know what's going on, and neither does the player. When you play as Johnny Slater, everything becomes way more clear to him, and because of that, the story becomes clear to the player. It's a neat touch to have the character and player kind of go through that same journey of discovering what's going on.
    As much as I enjoyed the game, the only minor gripe is that it's so easy to see the Game Over screen. While it's not extremely hard by any means, one small bad decision in a fight could end your game, or at the very least see a massive chunk of health gone. I guess it kind of makes sense because I'm sure it can be that way in a real fight too, but it's kind of annoying to have to replay parts just because you took one unlucky hit that left you unconscious before your opponent finishes you off.
    Other than that, solid game. I would love to see a remaster, sequel or spinoff of some sort, but knowing Konami's track record, I'm not going to hold my breath.

  • @AllanceloT.
    @AllanceloT. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've rent this game 3 times at the local game shop that the girl who owned it gave me for free. Loved the combat system!

  • @Ironcorgi2
    @Ironcorgi2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This game felt ahead of its time. I don’t recall an rpg fighting game being in any other game. Sure it wasn’t perfect but it was definitely unique

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah I’d love to see the mechanic be used again in a new rpg

  • @GameplayandTalk
    @GameplayandTalk 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was good to hear about this game in as much detail as you provided. I always assumed this was a run-of-the-mill action/platforming game, I was unaware it has role playing elements. I may have to check it out one of these years. Shame about the RAM expansion issues too--Legacy of Darkness had the exact same problem with the framerate in the "high res" mode.

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Austin Mackert yeah its a common problem but its something i often overlooked back in the day just to get better visuals

  • @ennbee2051
    @ennbee2051 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:53 Check out the guy briefing him whilst confusingly looking at his knob, haha.

  • @Gunnerholic
    @Gunnerholic 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always enjoy your Friday evening uploads Glenn while I'm enjoying a beer after work. Yeah the N64 was a RPG barren wasteland but I think they are really making an effort to rectify the problem nowadays. did you ever play Xenoblade Chronicles or The Last Story? Both excellent

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gunnerholic i didnt play either, i hardly find time to play games these days aside from for recording purposes

  • @KirasThanos
    @KirasThanos 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always enjoy your videos.

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      KirasThanos and i always enjoy nice comments :) stay cool :)

  • @bigdumbjosh
    @bigdumbjosh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I picked this game up last year and I have not been disappointed I wish I had it when I was kid when it came out. I really enjoy the way the combat is represented.

  • @AethrusTheBicorn
    @AethrusTheBicorn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was just a kid at the time I had found this game and didn't understand how to play it since I was so young and didn't understand it but I still loved to play it I thought it was amazing and as I got older I forgot about it completely until one random night I went to bed and had a dream of this game somewhat recently and questioned if it really was a game at all since I couldn't remember much of it and it's name so I looked up every N64 game ever made and found this in the list then a smile came across my face as the memories of playing this game blindly as a kid came back to me and remembering how I hated I didn't have a memory card to save the game yet I would still turn it on and start all over again 9 year old me was creeped out by some of the monsters and felt like a badass when I beat them in fights. Now I'm a 31 year old who just wants games like this again that really pull you in and hooks you to it in a good way and that is feature complete you know a full game. Oh and I feel like I should add this just to see if some people find this funny or laugh due to remember this epic store but I rented this game with my mother at blockbuster.

  • @bobjames1933
    @bobjames1933 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glenn been waiting for you to review this game. I loved it when it came out and i love it still, i still remember when i bought it at wal-mart for 20$. I think it was one of the best games for the system and i still wish konami would do something with this ip. When i beat it, i thought it was great and had a good time with it. Thanks for the great review and the info on the game, keep up the good work.

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      robert james i wish they would do a hd version but i think konami aren't all that interested in doing it

  • @aztn19
    @aztn19 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seen the cartridge a bunch of times at vintage stores before, but never knew what the game was even about. An “RPG?” with wrestling moves to master would’ve won me over as a kid! Now I need to hunt this game down for the collection lol

  • @a3HeadedMonkey
    @a3HeadedMonkey 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    MOAR N64 coverage on YT! Love it dude!

  • @IvoryKnight22
    @IvoryKnight22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beating the game, then playing battle mode with my friends was some of the best times i had, even better than goldeneye

  • @hard4games
    @hard4games 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've always wondered what this game was all about. Yet another to check out. Thanks for the great review!

    • @HandlebarOrionX
      @HandlebarOrionX 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I gotta own this now.

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hard4Games Retro Gaming thanks for watching :)

  • @Daniel-xi8xe
    @Daniel-xi8xe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a teenager, I remember not even knowing what genre of game this was when I decided to get it. I just thought the name, and the fact that it was sci-fi, seemed cool to me. Come to think of it, this might very well have been my first RPG. I remember renting Quest 64 back before, but only played it for a couple sit-downs. But yeah...the combat and RPG elements had me pretty gripped once I found and became accustomed to the depth and structure.
    The story didn't get me, mainly because I wasn't sure what the story was... I just loved the bit of romance in the otherwise dingy arc...and that ending was a good reward -- the cherry on top.

  • @icecoldpierre
    @icecoldpierre 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I fucking love this game. Hidden gem. konami needs to bring this back today If they give it a good plot and good graphics i don't see how it could fail.

  • @Mercurial-sz4tg
    @Mercurial-sz4tg 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    well done, I agree 100%. especially about the story line. I had to beat the game twice to finally understand what the hell was going on. but despite the fact that this game hasn't aged well, it still a good game to play through even today. you make me want to dig through my closet, dust off my 64 and play some of those great games you have reviewed again.

  • @nielswindhofer5603
    @nielswindhofer5603 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really interesting game. Looks a but too complicated to me personally, but good ideas and effort from the creators. Good, informative video dude. Thanks.

  • @mariohiph
    @mariohiph 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember this game looking amazing back then as a kid lol. Really enjoyed playing this.

  • @evanpeters87
    @evanpeters87 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember when this was released and I picked it up on a whim at target, not knowing anything about it but as a kid back then the box art attracted me. I loved it, it's pseudo RPG elements got me into other RPG's today and the wrestling combat moves, such as the grapple moves always got me pumped up. Again, another great review Glenn, thank you so much!

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Evan Peters thanks for watching evan :) sometimes yo get lucky when you pick up games on the fly

  • @Absoulutely
    @Absoulutely 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I played this game when i was like 8 years old. Never understood the story back then but i loved the overall gameplay.

  • @autobotstarscream765
    @autobotstarscream765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:09 Carnage? Hell yeah!

  • @denozed6554
    @denozed6554 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yup been playing this on and off for years and I still haven't finished it. Kinda don't want to want to keep my save file forever. Hidden gem for sure.

  • @JoeyJ0J0
    @JoeyJ0J0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This game was a hidden gem

  • @BubblewrapHighway
    @BubblewrapHighway 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was 8 or 9 and I was terrified by the music, the monster design and the feeling of oppressive solitude in those rooms.

  • @ivanorozco9673
    @ivanorozco9673 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great review as always glenn im glad im not the only one who likes this game and still do till this day like i do despite its quirks i will admit that the storyline does get a little confusing at first when i first rented the game from blockbuster back in 1999 when i was 14 years old but as i keep playing the game and beat the game more often i understand what's going on once i start to really pay attention to the story which the story kept me hooked till the end and i also agree that the music of hybrid heaven is fantastic and in my opinion one of konami's most severly underated and overlooked soundtracks which no one on youtube did a remix or cover of the games soundtrack not even orchestral video game concerts like say video games live arranged a orchestrated medley of the hybrid heaven score which is a shame and its also a shame that konami isnt intrested of re-releasing hybrid heaven on the wii u virtual console or even do a hd remake of the game for that matter sense we all know konami is being konami for the wrong reasons if you catch my drift which is just tragic but i digrase so keep up the good work ^_^

  • @michaeljetfire
    @michaeljetfire ปีที่แล้ว

    for me it was all about the combat system. I loved the idea of it feeling like it still required a little bit of skill, rather than just constant dumb luck like some RPGs, what with always being able to move and having the option to reduce your damage during throws and attacks via blocking, attempting a counter or reversal throw and all that. Really great game, and very under rated. A gem of a game for anyone looking for something a little different.

  • @lehanderjau6269
    @lehanderjau6269 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such a weird and unique game, I got it back in the day and never expected to have as much fun as I did playing it. I ended up enjoying the heck out of it and consider it one of the exclusive hidden gems of the 64.
    Thanks for the excellent review, mate!
    ✌️👊

  • @MrOldskoolgamez
    @MrOldskoolgamez 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I found this game on the clearance rack and thought I'd give it a chance. I'm glad I did, because I loved it! There were some frustratingly hard moments, but it was really satisfying to beat a difficult boss or pull of the perfect combo.

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm really glad to hear that mason, this game needs more love and attention than it gets

  • @bv310841
    @bv310841 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got it and looks good! Great review 👍

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brian Velasquez thanks brian :)

  • @KeepItKpopping
    @KeepItKpopping 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I loved this game but I never finished it

  • @yam83
    @yam83 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This game has the story setup of X-Files and a combat system inspired by They Live. Bonkers.

  • @zanychelly
    @zanychelly 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    It has a cyberpunk feel to it. I love that, can't wait for Making Divided. Great review man

  • @tootyuk
    @tootyuk 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    great review Glenn, I have this loose cart I think

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TootyUk worth a play but you've got to like rpg games and have time to complete this as otherwise it won't make total sense in terms of its storyline

  • @saintlikegrimm
    @saintlikegrimm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Literally just remembered about this game just now after forgetting abt it for years

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very cool! Hope it got you some good memories!

  • @denozed6554
    @denozed6554 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was one hell of a Game!

  • @eduardofjornalista
    @eduardofjornalista 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This game seems amazing! I got mine this week!

  • @themumblingtacos
    @themumblingtacos 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i remember picking this up used in a video store and loving it.

  • @SubmaxSubrose
    @SubmaxSubrose 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for that review! This is my all time favorite N64 game! and I didn't know the Kojima's involvement on in! (Now I know why I liked this game so much and also I've always felt a "Metal gear vibe" on it) For me as a kid this game was like some "fresh air" in the N64, I was not very pleased with the games coming out on this console in that time, but then I rent this one... just it's cover alone felt "different" -in a good way- and the intro scene really blew my mind, the music, characters, etc. I really loved the storyline, way more complex that normal n64 games. I remember thought something like: "Finally a game that looked and felt more "adult" or more "cinematographic" on n64" I think it's the most underrated game on the console, I always mention this game on meetings with friends, and almost no one knows about it. But thanks of your review many people will play it! ...and that weekend -when I've rented the game- was one of the best weekends ever! I played almost nonstop, and I managed to finish the game, the ending was awesome! :)

  • @kitsunemetal
    @kitsunemetal 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    This game was absolutely amazing for its time definitely one of my favorite n64 games and I still play hybrid heaven to this day great review my friend

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ***** glad I'm not the only one enjoying it still :)

    • @kitsunemetal
      @kitsunemetal 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** But I do agree the frame-rate in hi-res mode was terrible other then that its a great game can't wait for the next one

  • @m1k3l1f3
    @m1k3l1f3 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got this game last weekend. So far so good!

  • @Brian2k2
    @Brian2k2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I loved this game as a kid, I must have been about 7 or probably 8 years old by then but the combat system was sooo good, I remember playing it again about 12 years ago, I should probably play it once again thanks for bringing this back

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed this one too!

  • @espenskinstad6722
    @espenskinstad6722 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh man, this has to be one of my favorite games on the console. For me it is up there with the Mario and Zelda games.
    Excellent review Glenn. :D
    Also, my personal highlight was also outrunning that huge monster. :D

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Espen Skinstad yeah the monster was epic :P

  • @nolan6137
    @nolan6137 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved this game

  • @Neo.Jordon
    @Neo.Jordon 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    One of those games they had many copies of, in the bargain bin at Walmart.
    I was blown away by the footsteps sounding realistic at the time.
    So confused why I wasn't playing the guy on the cover lol who is this blonde (native American?) guy

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Such a cool unique game and I’d love a sequel

  • @jamiebrownhill_
    @jamiebrownhill_ 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been waiting for this review! So much nostalgia! I remember N64 Magazine hyping the hell out of this, and couldn't wait for the release. I think I purchased it on release day and loved it. I think there was a separate battle mode that I sunk a lot of time into after completing the story. I even created Slater and Diaz on WWF Attitude, their movesets were really easy to replicate. Has this ever had, or are there plans for a rerelease? I imagine this is quite pricey nowadays, I don't remember it being an especially popular title.

    • @jamiebrownhill_
      @jamiebrownhill_ 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh, never mind, I found it for 99p on eBay, haha. A HD remake might be nice though.

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jamie Brownhill its a cheap one as its a game which not many people remember at all but they produced loads of copies because it had so much press and hype before release

    • @jamiebrownhill_
      @jamiebrownhill_ 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah, that makes sense. I do remember the hype being pretty huge. Excellent video by the way, I had no idea about the Metal Gear Solid connection.

  • @_Faithfulfitlife
    @_Faithfulfitlife ปีที่แล้ว

    Gem of a game I had the honor of playing when I was a child. I really would love to play it again soon as an adult ! I never knew this was suppose to be a MGS game, interesting!

  • @RagingWolffe
    @RagingWolffe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved Hybrid Heaven. Definitely one of the best N64 games made.

  • @TheHiddencrusader
    @TheHiddencrusader 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought this game on a whim and loved it. It has been a long time since I have played it but I played through it more than once. The unique game play style was fun despite the platforming stuff could be frustrating. Still a great game that people might have overlooked or never heard of.

  • @parrylarry2367
    @parrylarry2367 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The storyline blew my tiny mind as a kid. Awesome setting and plot

  • @sekory88
    @sekory88 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    the combat was nicem and the detail in hitboxes and dmg multiplier was stunning at the time

  • @TETCOM.
    @TETCOM. 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    HYBRID HEAVEN......WHAT A UNIQUE,INTERESTING AND FANTASTIC GAMING EXPERIENCE....LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT....I HAVE A FEW SMALL NITPICKS BUT I WON'T EVEN WASTE TIME GETTING INTO THEM.....A HIDDEN GEM.....A KONAMI MADE,SCI-FI BASED,3rd PERSON ACTION/RPG ON N64....DOES'NT THAT SOUND GOOD?.....AN ACTION RPG MADE BY KONAMI FOR N64.....HOW COULD THAT POSSIBLY B BAD?.....NOT POSSIBLE.....

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed this too blessid!

  • @KryptKicker5
    @KryptKicker5 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't even know this existed. Looks like a blast though. Great review. I'll keep an eye out for it for sure.

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      KryptKicker5 let me know how you find it when you do

    • @KryptKicker5
      @KryptKicker5 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Sure thing bro. Hopefully it won't take forever =)

  • @C-mereSSBU
    @C-mereSSBU ปีที่แล้ว

    Your video was the second time I'd ever seen this game. The first time I saw it, I was a little kid and I turned it on, beat it to completion in one sitting, and then took it back to blockbuster.
    I found this game recently at a retro game store for $12.

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  ปีที่แล้ว

      That must have been a damn long sitting! This game isn’t easy by any means 👍

    • @C-mereSSBU
      @C-mereSSBU ปีที่แล้ว

      @@n64glennplant I"m autistic. It's normal for me to not know when to stop something when I'm in the zone.

  • @arthurtwa
    @arthurtwa 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I always thought the game's battle system was truly amazing. Somehow this game was really a hidden gem.

    • @n64glennplant
      @n64glennplant  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely ahead of its time, shame we don’t really see much modern stuff with a similar combat system

  • @razorfett147
    @razorfett147 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy crap. I had completely forgotten about this game