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  • @projared
    @projared  2 ปีที่แล้ว +890

    A reminder to everyone! If you get any reply comment saying that you've won a prize from me or similar, IT IS FAKE. A SCAM. DO NOT CLICK. Stay safe!

    • @TheMattunes08119
      @TheMattunes08119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I remember buying that along time after it came out cause of my enjoyment of FFX, luckily the game was only $3 when I bought it, the only thing I remember was running past every single enemy to reach the boss.

    • @fyrijou5202
      @fyrijou5202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Literally just reported the one i got a few seconds ago. TH-cam really does not care to do anything about that.....

    • @Jasonvoorhees57469
      @Jasonvoorhees57469 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@fyrijou5202 TH-cam only cares about the advertisers

    • @jeremyhall2727
      @jeremyhall2727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      TH-cam been have that problem for almost a year now

    • @jeremyhall2727
      @jeremyhall2727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@TheMattunes08119 Lucky, I payed like $9 for mine in a mall in.... 2007 or 2006

  • @evanpettigrew1321
    @evanpettigrew1321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1138

    If sora never found the power of friendship this would be his job

    • @sweet_sukeban4022
      @sweet_sukeban4022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He still ends up in shitty games regardless

    • @ZenoDLC
      @ZenoDLC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      I mean, he never did attend school after finding the Keyblade

    • @felixdaniels37
      @felixdaniels37 2 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      Who knew that Kingdom Hearts was just an elaborate fanfic of The Bouncer this entire time.

    • @sweet_sukeban4022
      @sweet_sukeban4022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@felixdaniels37 it technically is.

    • @falcon8752
      @falcon8752 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Not to mention Kaldea = Rinoa and Dauragon = Blonde Sephiroth.
      And the movesets are taken from their previous games, Tobal & Ehrgeiz.

  • @TheDilden
    @TheDilden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1994

    Jared lying on the floor like a dead family guy character is simply splendid.

    • @Hei_Darkfire
      @Hei_Darkfire 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      Yeah, it was a lot funnier than it should have been.

    • @J_Andy
      @J_Andy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      I’m just amazed how much Jared can twist his body
      That’s what I call an IRL ragdoll

    • @corethunder3487
      @corethunder3487 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      FACTS

    • @kingslayer2999
      @kingslayer2999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      That will be him when he reviews Final Fantasy XIII 😂🤣😂

    • @itsprivate3061
      @itsprivate3061 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ragdoll physics IRL

  • @MrWilson812
    @MrWilson812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +530

    This game is the entire reason I became a bouncer as an adult. My melodramatic adventure should start any day now.

    • @tankyamazaki9222
      @tankyamazaki9222 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Has it started yet

    • @Delightfully_Witchy
      @Delightfully_Witchy ปีที่แล้ว +52

      The problem is that he has to go inside the building to start the adventure, but the job requires him to watch the door outside.

    • @redphantom6921
      @redphantom6921 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      So you get to be the final boss against people who touch the stripper.

    • @ddjsoyenby
      @ddjsoyenby ปีที่แล้ว

      you'll be the best "THE BOUNCER!"

    • @DrDolan2000
      @DrDolan2000 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well, good luck

  • @CrazyPills-465
    @CrazyPills-465 2 ปีที่แล้ว +584

    The most impressive thing in this video is Jared using different ways of calling Sion a Sora ripoff every time he mentions him

    • @zekecontreras77
      @zekecontreras77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      This was my favorite part about this video

    • @KentaroMiyamoto21
      @KentaroMiyamoto21 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Even though this came out before the first Kingdom Hearts

    • @Aaaa-g6u8e
      @Aaaa-g6u8e 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Sion is just Sora from an alternate timeline when he rejected the Keyblade and decided to throw hands instead.

    • @UnmeiNoFukushu
      @UnmeiNoFukushu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      The hair, the colors of his outfit, I'm convinced this was Nomura's initial idea for Sora.

    • @jishic1
      @jishic1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I think he knows that this game came out before kingdom hearts but it's still funny as heck.

  • @Thepopcornator
    @Thepopcornator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +383

    I unironically love this game. I remember getting really into the story as a kid, to the point where finding out Dominique was a robot actually made me really sad.

    • @michelvanderlinden8363
      @michelvanderlinden8363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      yeah I dont get why this game got so much dislike from people. This game was pretty awesome for a beat-em-up on the PS2. The story was pretty okay-ish, the combat was actually really good with only 1-2 fighters being very cheesy. A ton of unlockable characters, and a fun level up system.
      Honestly, it still holds up well today, and Id still recommend it to anyone.

    • @koontzsama
      @koontzsama 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Omg me too i was so mad about that

    • @jimmyjoeman
      @jimmyjoeman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah i enjoyed this shit out of this game as a kid

    • @amuro9624
      @amuro9624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I played it at a friend's place for hours and he looked at me weird for enjoying it then when time came to go back home I asked if he was willing to exchange it for one of my games and he just said "take it, I don't need this garbage". I loved every single minute of this game. I probably wouldn't enjoy it now cause I developed an aversion for action RPGs but back then it had everything I loved about games in terms of story and art.

    • @michelvanderlinden8363
      @michelvanderlinden8363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@amuro9624 I'd call it a beat em up with RPG elements really. And yeah I just dont get why people call this game trash or garbage. It was good for its time and a hell of a lot better than most beat-em-ups available at that time.

  • @Acrylescent
    @Acrylescent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    Please never stop making these. Your style is fucking timeless. I could rewatch these forever.

  • @geekytronicxz7777
    @geekytronicxz7777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +689

    i am glad projared is still doing these type of videos

    • @pattyofurniture694
      @pattyofurniture694 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Same!!!!

    • @RufusKyura
      @RufusKyura 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Same. He IS focusing more on the Now In The 90s series and his... "Let's Play" channel, but every now and then, we get a review. Neat.

    • @penutpickle5437
      @penutpickle5437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      It really is something we need to appreciate more considering how many similar channels completely ditch the content that got people hooked in the first place.

    • @linkmajora8856
      @linkmajora8856 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He used to send pictures of his w&ng to people

    • @Maltosier
      @Maltosier 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@RufusKyura i feel like he's releasing reviews as often as he always has, but in addition he has Now In The 90s and his let's play channel going at full force on top of that. Seems like a net positive.

  • @AldorasDeranor
    @AldorasDeranor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    let's admit it, half of the fun were the ragdoll physics
    Dominique getting hit by a robot and cartwheeling through the room is just priceless

  • @javierbellocortes6718
    @javierbellocortes6718 2 ปีที่แล้ว +370

    Damn, this videos are what made Jared the legend he is today: hilarious, nostalgic and entertaining to the bone. Watching the whole stream of the game was a blast and this review is a golden cherry on top. Amazing work.

    • @alkestos
      @alkestos ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Legit can't tell if he is laughing or crying at the beginning. Which I don't doubt was the point. 10/10 acting.

    • @Xidphel
      @Xidphel ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alkestos Yes.

    • @db_524
      @db_524 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Truth

  • @cursedex80
    @cursedex80 2 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    Can't help but laugh at all those off-screen surprise attacks. The robot hitting Dominique was the best one.

    • @cyrilleharvey3771
      @cyrilleharvey3771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      The pain of that was so real, that whole stage was an absolute nightmare. That happened so much it was downright hard to avoid it.

    • @davesokcs4901
      @davesokcs4901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Haha they are practically jump scares 😄

    • @Thozmp
      @Thozmp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah, I played the part of the robot ragdolling Dominique about a dozen times, and it is still hilarious.

    • @silverbolt67
      @silverbolt67 ปีที่แล้ว

      Robot: BEGONE THOT!!!!

    • @Cats_N_Doodles2018
      @Cats_N_Doodles2018 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cyrilleharvey3771for real though!! I got so frustrated that I focused more on dodging everything to keep Dominique alive
      Luckily I eventually got powerful enough (after playing the game 6 consecutive times) to be able to fight everything and take out all the enemies lmao

  • @theraycat9681
    @theraycat9681 2 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    The Bouncer is like those 90s spoof movies.. It tries to show the story in a serious tone but the ridiculousness of what's happening make it a comedy. Good stuff!

    • @Unaliq
      @Unaliq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Samurai Ninja Cop comes to mind

    • @rajangeta8334
      @rajangeta8334 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      apparently what they wanted to do was create an 80's action movie sort of vibe, as in don't focus on the plot to much just fight and watch the pretty cutscenes

    • @Noplayster13
      @Noplayster13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@Unaliq Hot Shots and Naked Gun is more what I think he’s referring to

    • @ddjsoyenby
      @ddjsoyenby ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it's one of those rare so bad it's good game.

  • @OtakuParku
    @OtakuParku 2 ปีที่แล้ว +313

    It's crazy to see Jared play a game on his let's play channel then drop a review later. Like watching it in real time lol

    • @Shifty989
      @Shifty989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      well he's been doing it for every final fantasy game he's reviewed so far

    • @23Scadu
      @23Scadu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm just sad we didn't get to see the second and third playthough.

    • @gurvmlk
      @gurvmlk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@23Scadu He probably decided he wanted to do a review of the game, and figured that doing the other playthroughs on his own time for that sake would be more efficient.

    • @Slash0mega
      @Slash0mega 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@23Scadu i think he livestreamed those, so there should be a vod somewhere... however it has none of the fantastic editing.

  • @Seajack64
    @Seajack64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +327

    19:47 - 100% called out by Jared and then he follows it up by nailing THE BOUNCE joke. Well played, ser.

    • @endr0891
      @endr0891 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Fr bro I be playing games don't gotta call me out lol

    • @TomStoup
      @TomStoup ปีที่แล้ว +4

      liked and subscribed

  • @kevinlr8
    @kevinlr8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    The line “We have Sora at home” is what made me like this video.

  • @Groovebot3k
    @Groovebot3k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Some games are timeless, some are a product of their age... but some are timeless because they're a product of their age, and that describes The Bouncer perfectly.

    • @inopig
      @inopig 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well said

  • @GameAceTaylor
    @GameAceTaylor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    Every single burn of Sion re: "$5 Sora" had me rolling.

    • @42Mrgreenman
      @42Mrgreenman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      "Digi-volved Sora" got me good...

    • @Rellik165
      @Rellik165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      The one that made me snort the hardest was "Dollar store Rinoa" for the panther lady immediately after "Dollar Store Sora"

    • @zampai
      @zampai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      WE HAVE SORA AT HOME

    • @gameman250
      @gameman250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I can think of a few more.
      "Bargain Bin" Sora.
      "Great Value Brand" Sora.

    • @JustCallMeMatt517
      @JustCallMeMatt517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@gameman250
      I Can't Believe It's Not Sora
      "America's Choice" Sora
      Sorain't

  • @SushiDaddy
    @SushiDaddy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    The Bouncer is seriously one of the reasons I still own a PS2. I would LOVE to see a current-gen remaster.

    • @LunaP1
      @LunaP1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I would say lose the ragdoll physics, but that's what made it funny.

    • @BigHeartMusicOfficial
      @BigHeartMusicOfficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

    • @Rahnonymous
      @Rahnonymous 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same but for Onimusha. Still waiting on that teased 4th game where we kill Tokichiro that scheming monkey! 😤

    • @ddjsoyenby
      @ddjsoyenby ปีที่แล้ว

      we won't........cause square enix is busy with their magic bean nfts >:(

  • @genevievemccluer7503
    @genevievemccluer7503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    Every flaw you listed is completely correct but this is still one of my all time favorite games. It's just so over the top that I can't help but love it. Like, one of those loading screens will tell you that Sion got his job by running into the Bar of Fate shouting "Somebody kill me! Use a gun if you have to!" And the bartender was just like "Yes, this seems like the sort of stable young man I should hire."

  • @MyNameisRevenant
    @MyNameisRevenant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Projared's mini rap +dead pose are beyond this world hilarious.

  • @DimBeau
    @DimBeau 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    One of my favorite episode! All the change of name like "dollar store Renoa" or "Sora that I bought on Wish", amazing!

    • @Nyx685
      @Nyx685 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      "We have Sora at home" 🤣

  • @dominickwilkins2492
    @dominickwilkins2492 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Seeing the character designs made me strait away say to myself. 'yup that's Tetsuya Nomura as the artist alright'

    • @Rammy_Latin
      @Rammy_Latin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I LOWKEY THOUGHT IT WAS SORA IN THE THUMBNAIL

    • @paulovinasrocha6166
      @paulovinasrocha6166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Rammy_Latin you are not the only one.

  • @trial_with_an_error9687
    @trial_with_an_error9687 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    The original Sora.

    • @kyuketsukirook
      @kyuketsukirook 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Um, ACKSHUALLY, Sho from Racing Lagoon. Brown spiky chair, red and blue clothes, chain.
      Sho the Father, Sion the Son, and Sora the Holy Spirit.

    • @christianrobledo6172
      @christianrobledo6172 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His dad

    • @D.W.M.T.Y.A.W._CheckAbout_
      @D.W.M.T.Y.A.W._CheckAbout_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kyuketsukirookSora is Jesus?
      Fuck yeah

  • @masterseal0418
    @masterseal0418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    It never grows old when Jared calls Sion 'Sora'. Either way, Kou is the ultimate chad in The Bouncer; and he's voiced by Steve Blum.

  • @localdrunk2338
    @localdrunk2338 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    "The Bouncer"
    Hilarious video, and great review. I had forgotten how much I'd suffered to unlock the last boss as a playable character.

  • @luliby2309
    @luliby2309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    I love the bit of playing the "The Bouncer!" voiceline. I really hope it comes back. At the most unexpected moments of course. I also love how clever it was to cut it as "The Bounce" for Echidna. XD

    • @Jinxanator66
      @Jinxanator66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He should add it to his sound board on twitch

    • @luliby2309
      @luliby2309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ...That sounds like a good idea to me.

  • @ViniVHSoares1993
    @ViniVHSoares1993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Volt - When we grow old she's still going to look the same
    Dollar Store Sora - I see this as an absolute win

  • @Engineer_Who
    @Engineer_Who 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I absolutely loved watching Jared cold-react and riff to this shitshow of a game on his gameplay channel. Definitely one of his best series over there.
    "Wait, what game am I playing again?"
    *_THE BOUNCER_*
    "Oh yeah."

  • @StarGaleSky7
    @StarGaleSky7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I'm on my 4th rewatch of this. Jared must've been having a really good day when he wrote this script or he really had fun playing the game. It's more like he's telling a really silly story versus giving a review and it's just so much fun.

  • @GalaxyWisp
    @GalaxyWisp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    You know the game in the video is going to be quite the piece of work when the video begins with Jared laughing hysterically.

    • @shybie2798
      @shybie2798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The laugh of a man who's lost all sanity -

  • @AnInnocuousBlueCube
    @AnInnocuousBlueCube 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I unironically love this game, which I've learned is a damning sign. I used to think that the Trinity Attack was handy as a finisher to ensure you get the points for the kill. Also, trying to pull off the Trinity Attack on the final boss always fails (the only place I think that happens) and you take damage.

  • @duhotatoday3277
    @duhotatoday3277 2 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Jared talking about a game I've never heard about for half an hour?
    Screw everything else, I'm watching it now.

    • @MatthewDadoun
      @MatthewDadoun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      How haven't you heard of THE BOUNCER

    • @Jay-Kay-Buwembo
      @Jay-Kay-Buwembo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MatthewDadoun probably so young wasn't born by then...

    • @Chaosdogg47
      @Chaosdogg47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@MatthewDadoun It's been about 20 years man, a whole new generation is walking around presently unaware of what we considered "well known facts".

    • @jazzratoon
      @jazzratoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same here never heard of the bouncer. Like it doesn't even sound like a good made by Tetsuya Nomura. It sold less than 400000 probs explain why a lot never heard of it.

    • @ddjsoyenby
      @ddjsoyenby ปีที่แล้ว

      ikr.

  • @terrigin2835
    @terrigin2835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    Seeing knock-off Sora get kicked in the face at 12:20 absolutely made me spit my drink right into my lap. Some damn good comedic timing

    • @sweet_sukeban4022
      @sweet_sukeban4022 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sora is the knock off, dummy

    • @tinkerer3399
      @tinkerer3399 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Technically Sora is knock-off Sion.

    • @Gatorade69
      @Gatorade69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I mean is he really a Sora knock off ? He came first. Cora is more of a Sion knock off.

    • @SomeIdiota
      @SomeIdiota 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Whoa, weird coincidence. I didn't read any comments before I posted one myself. It was about how I wish I had been drinking something at 9:48 because of the incredible spit take it would've caused. I guess The Bouncer is evokes feelings of liquid ejection in all!

    • @varkoesgaming495
      @varkoesgaming495 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That kick and also the kick at 16:06

  • @nsgames24
    @nsgames24 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    0:55
    The best memory I have for this game is when my second oldest brother put it in the PS2 and I went upstairs and asked what he was playing.
    He said "I'm not playing-", but before he could finish, the game’s title screen came on and that announcer said the game's name.
    By far, the funniest thing that I will always remember about this game.

  • @Rudymarou
    @Rudymarou ปีที่แล้ว +31

    So much fun this episode and... THE BOUNCEEER! 🤣

  • @SharketyShark
    @SharketyShark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    This has gotta be one of your most well-edited videos yet imo, the comedic timing was so good
    the BOUN-

    • @Aelthais
      @Aelthais 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i was looking for this kind of comment.

  • @Iggy010
    @Iggy010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    My mom was a store manager for blockbuster when this game was released. So she brought it home along with a PS2, was kind of nice not having to buy systems and games at the time. I remember starting this game up for the first time.........and oh man. Your review is spot on.

  • @LavaBidoof
    @LavaBidoof 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    18:01 *BAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!* Going freaking bowling with her body I see!
    I ended up rewatching this part multiple times and I don't regret it.

    • @Xidphel
      @Xidphel ปีที่แล้ว

      When I saw that part in his LP channel, I ended up on the ground.

  • @mysticmind4563
    @mysticmind4563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    13:22 Trends come and go, but Nomura's convoluted plot writing never dies.

    • @VGInterviews
      @VGInterviews 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nomura didn't write this, his only involvement was character designs, nothing else

    • @mysticmind4563
      @mysticmind4563 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@VGInterviews Ah alright, I still imply my point with Nomura and a handful of Square Enix that they're known for being ridiculous with their writing sometimes.

  • @SKingery56
    @SKingery56 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm 33, I was like 11 or 12 when I played this game. While I don't remember the story being so short or so bad in my memories of the game, it was hilarious to see you point out there was only 30 or so minutes of gameplay in a playthrough, and all the janky movement and attack stuff. I loved the ability to switch characters and do new playthroughs, it was pretty cutting edge for the time it seemed. Also at the time, those graphics were insanely good. I think the thing I loved most was the versus mode with friends. Dominique had like insane damage but almost no HP. I had a buddy who'd only play shirtless Duragon and do OP moves. By far the best memory though was the four of us all playing as Wong and doing what we called "The Napalm Palm", where he walks like 6 long paces straight forward and then punches his palm outwards and yells. If it connected it would do insane damage and if memory serves, create a fireball on impact and send their body absolutely flying. We essentially had old-man jousting battle royales. Thanks for digging up these dusty ass memories!

  • @aggrodkreg4321
    @aggrodkreg4321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "Whatever you think this game's story is, you're wrong."
    Oh no, Jared. I played this back in 2005. I know exactly where this goes, and how glorious it is.

  • @Moritsuma
    @Moritsuma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    That was one of the first PS2 games I ever owned. I thought the main character looked so cool when I was younger, I always got the impression Dominique was more like an adopted sister to both Sion and Duragon. But man, unlocking everyone and playing the multiplayer with your friend was good too. Ragdolls especially at the time were rare, so ragdolling some old kung fu master near a water fountain was hilarious. You got to play as almost all the main story people if I remember right, the panther, , Duragon in all his forms, the amount of times we made fun of his overalls. I love that game, but it's definitely of its time.

  • @lotrdude13
    @lotrdude13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    12:21 That comedic timing of Sion getting kicked in the face right after you finished speaking was glorious

    • @jar768jake
      @jar768jake 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      16:04 I found this one to also be very laugh inducing

    • @jar768jake
      @jar768jake 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No no no, THIS one 17:57

  • @ACloudWithoutAir
    @ACloudWithoutAir 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    THE BOUNCER makes me smile the same way Jack Garland does. and I love it.

  • @DawnOfTheOzz
    @DawnOfTheOzz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That intro was just perfect. Nothing else was needed to be said.

  • @ThreeThreeElk
    @ThreeThreeElk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This has to be some of the best comedic timing from Jared, holy crap!

  • @cac1700
    @cac1700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    How does Jared consistently get me to click like after only his second long intros?
    Truly a pro move.
    The ASTOUNDER. 👏🏾

  • @pyguy7
    @pyguy7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    2:13 Ok that hair straight up *IS* SORA. Even his clothing and get up resembles Sora. I'm convinced Tetsua Nomura used "Sion" as a basis reference for his design on Sora later on. Even the name "Xion" is close to Sion, coincidence?...

    • @ZER0O9
      @ZER0O9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's not that far fetched really, there's even a bouncer reference in kingdom hearts 2.

    • @pyguy7
      @pyguy7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ZER0O9 wait really, what's the reference?

    • @ZER0O9
      @ZER0O9 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@pyguy7 one of Roxas's twilight Town friends has a "Dog street" logo on their outfit like Sion's.

    • @pyguy7
      @pyguy7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ZER0O9 oh sweet i didn't even notice that. nice catch.

    • @PokeShadow77
      @PokeShadow77 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pyguy7 its actually in this video itself

  • @Crayolapup
    @Crayolapup 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Insane how not many people cover this game.
    I remember this game being one of the first few games we got for our PS2 back in 2002 in our new house we just moved into.
    My Brother bought the game with money he got from his high school retail job.

  • @LordPichuPal
    @LordPichuPal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That stinger with the title card is just too funny every time, I love that comedic timing of using it when you can

  • @LK.Cynric
    @LK.Cynric 2 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    12:20 just killed me. 11/10.
    This video was amazing. What a trip this game must have been back in the day.

    • @LK.Cynric
      @LK.Cynric ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @ssofficial_projared1843 geezus these still happen?... sigh....

    • @lucasharris9696
      @lucasharris9696 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I preordered this game back in the day at my local game store. As a teen, I loved it. Believe it or not back then it was really a show piece for the PS2, at least graphically. It looked amazing for a launch game. But I also really liked Tobal No. 1 on the OG PS. Which had the same developer.

  • @nazgulsenpai
    @nazgulsenpai 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is the ProJared content I signed up for. I love now in the 90s, but I miss these long form reviews!

  • @Dekomata
    @Dekomata 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    This review is probably the hardest you've made me laugh out of all the reviews you've done throughout the years. Jared being dead near the end killed me.

  • @UnknownYume
    @UnknownYume 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    OMG, Thank you so much! For over 20 years I was trying to figure out what "dog street" was from. In the back of my mind, the 1st time I played KH2 and all the remixes after, I always questioned myself: "where have I heard this before?" And then it all comes together. I played this game a handful of times then I gave up cause I constantly kept dying over and over and I guess I just didn't save but when I did play this, I was like huh, that looks like that kid from that Disney game.

  • @freddywilliams9837
    @freddywilliams9837 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This game's plot sounds like a Family Guy cutaway about JRPG plots and it just kept going.

  • @bigles025
    @bigles025 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    always love a new projared video, this one was really a treat...also, nice to see nomura literally only ever had one idea...also nice ot see what sora will be doing in his adult years

  • @kyuketsukirook
    @kyuketsukirook 2 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    My favorite part was when The Bouncer said "It's bouncin' time!" and bounced all those guys.

    • @akiradkcn
      @akiradkcn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Kinky

    • @Dark-Fenrir_65
      @Dark-Fenrir_65 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Which of the 3 bouncers?
      Big bouncer?
      Tatoo bouncer?
      J-pop bouncer?

    • @raziyatheseeker
      @raziyatheseeker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Of all the morbin' time parodies I've ever seen or read, this one feels the most appropriate and accurate. Good on you.

    • @sirreginaldfishingtonxvii6149
      @sirreginaldfishingtonxvii6149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My favourite part was when it was revealed by TH-cam that The Bouncer was actually Populous 2 in disguise this whole time.

    • @gregorymirabella1423
      @gregorymirabella1423 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      knew i'd find this joke if i dug deep enough.

  • @anthonypfeiffer1787
    @anthonypfeiffer1787 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I absolutely loved this game as a kid. I still play it from time to time

  • @willf.martinez8948
    @willf.martinez8948 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I completely forgot about this game, so much memories when I first got my PS2. You can seriously tell this was Square just but the look of the characters 😂

  • @solukrebut
    @solukrebut 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Crazy how much overlap existed back in the day. Like how Echidnas moveset is just Eddy from Tekken 3; or how the character portrait for Kou is just a retrace of Laguna from FF8.

    • @ninjabluefyre3815
      @ninjabluefyre3815 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Capoeira is at least a real martial art.

  • @pixelgoat7317
    @pixelgoat7317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    OMFG I can't stop laughing...naming my favorite part of this is nearly impossible because I played the shit out of this in high school and I had a regrettable "Nomura" phase as an artist and creative writer (Which is thankfully taillights at this time!)

  • @tspitz9480
    @tspitz9480 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow I loved this game growing up. It was peak 2000s shenanigans. Kind of reminds me of Orphan for PS2 a little bit.

  • @B.J.Camire
    @B.J.Camire 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This is quite possibly the best episode on the channel. I'm so glad he had so much fun with this tire fire I love so much ^_^

  • @TheGamersState
    @TheGamersState 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I've watched this 3 times already, I don't know why I just can't get enough of Jared and his awesome humour.

  • @lukewood2662
    @lukewood2662 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I broke laughing multiple times on this, which is a lot for me cuz I don't even laugh much for anything. Jared is one of the best.

  • @MaceEagle
    @MaceEagle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Jared the editing on this video was perfect, you had me in stitches the whole way.

  • @Unaliq
    @Unaliq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The playthrough was bloody glorious! Jared's reactions is gold.

  • @owymotorowy7734
    @owymotorowy7734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Also - in a separate, second comment - thank you for showing us the other stories. Even if not in gameplay form you did not let us down and delivered.
    Thank you. For listening your fanbase. It means a lot 💪

  • @TIENxSHINHAN
    @TIENxSHINHAN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I loved this game growing up. The funny thing about being a kid is that you're so happy to be playing any video game or watching any movie that you don't notice how "bad" it is. So many games and movies that got terrible reviews when they came out are my favorite games.
    I wanna go back and play the Bouncer but idk if I want to ruin the memories by realizing it was actually awful. Wouldn't be the first time I ruined a childhood game for myself.
    That escort mission with Dominique was always trash though I knew that even as a kid.

  • @TheRealVahnLegaia
    @TheRealVahnLegaia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That "DEAD" part at the end is great stuff. Good job! I have nice memories of The Bouncer from when I was young. My friend and I would play together and take turns going back and forth as "our character" on each level. I chose Volt and he used Sion. Super fun stuff! The game isn't great, as you said, but it's absolutely worth playing.

  • @Klonoahedgehog
    @Klonoahedgehog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The bouncer, AKA "If Sora never went to Disneyland"

  • @evillecaston
    @evillecaston 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This game is the most Nomura thing ever, and I love how goofy it is.

  • @lorenzore1238
    @lorenzore1238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    18:00 my fav part. it got me laughing hard. i wont lie, the sudden hit just make me laugh

  • @hypershadix1
    @hypershadix1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jared using the old intro as background music is like seeing an old friend on the highway and only have enough time to wave at them

  • @themollymachine
    @themollymachine 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The clothing they wear is so fire. It's a very fashionable game

    • @BigPuddin
      @BigPuddin ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "HE'S WEARING OVERALLS!"

    • @themollymachine
      @themollymachine ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BigPuddin And you probably have no sense of style...

  • @cidlunius1076
    @cidlunius1076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Kou was always my favorite bouncer. He had this 7 hit kick combo that just makes beating up enemies a breeze... Until he starts using it as an NPC and steals all your kills.

  • @brandongordon4019
    @brandongordon4019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This video was hilarious. I love these types of videos on those types of games and this one was just done so well

  • @pinkiepower1968
    @pinkiepower1968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Jared's random bursts of laughter at the sheer ridiculousness of this game was awesome! Like, his sheer enjoyment seeped through in so many ways that it makes me want to find a way to play this game.
    And watch this video on repeat.

  • @boofloof1996
    @boofloof1996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is easily one of my favorite projared videos lol. Bravo good sir, bravo.

  • @kzazazazk
    @kzazazazk ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The fact someone took the time to play this made my night thank you

  • @EvanAdvent
    @EvanAdvent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    A cold open of Jared laughing hysterically is just what we needed in our lives.

  • @Blackbohnstergaming
    @Blackbohnstergaming 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Bouncer is one of my guilty pleasure games. I actually really enjoyed the game and I enjoyed it so much that I played through the game multiple times.

  • @MySnakeisSolidus
    @MySnakeisSolidus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is easily one of your best videos man
    The editing and script are just too good

  • @rupertocampo8965
    @rupertocampo8965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "THE BOUNCer!!!!" is now NEVER going to get old!

  • @doubleecho1980
    @doubleecho1980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The voice actor who does Echidna also is the English VA for Major Kusanagi in Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex

  • @BeakerSte
    @BeakerSte 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The comedic timing here was brilliant! Great video 🤣🤣 I had this game and despite the flaws actaully liked it. At the time the graphics were unbelievable. Also, the back of the case makes it clear its an interactive movie. Also, does anyone remember the tech demo for this? It's involved kicking guys off balconies into tables, it looked far better then what they ended up serving.

  • @ryansnow8359
    @ryansnow8359 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Having played this. Everytime you included "the bouncer" I cried laughing. I died a lot.

  • @loyaldevotee17
    @loyaldevotee17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This game has ragdoll physics 10/10

  • @FizzyPopVevo
    @FizzyPopVevo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jared laughing like a madman in the intro makes me simultaneously laugh and feel unbelievably uncomfortable.

  • @godlyaxel9530
    @godlyaxel9530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I remember this game. I used to have it when I was younger. It was honestly so fun to play and it was mostly due to me not taking it seriously. Always had a good laugh playing through it. Wish I still had it tho.

  • @tinyjazzhands2074
    @tinyjazzhands2074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I gotta be honest, the most mind blowing part of this entire video is the revalation that "If you press the button harder the attack does more damage" is true

    • @revadarius2594
      @revadarius2594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All this time y'all thought it was a meme. People joking, "You know pressing it harder makes you go faster, or jump higher". But it was true all along.

  • @Sandro234
    @Sandro234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I unironically still love this game. It's so janky but has tons of heart.

  • @rimok.2765
    @rimok.2765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I loved this game as a kid. I really miss the days when I enjoyed almost everything I played.....

  • @tonybrown512
    @tonybrown512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I loved it back when it came out. It is one of the best beat em ups ever made.

    • @BigPuddin
      @BigPuddin ปีที่แล้ว

      No. It's not, bro.

  • @DrDingleDangle
    @DrDingleDangle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got this game when I got a PS2 back in 2003. I only remember two things: It was insanely short and also Koh saying "Koh Leifoh, SUPER SPY!"

  • @rontia
    @rontia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    First PS2 game I played it came out well before FFX. Volt's jacket tho was always so cool a cactaur with a circle crossing it out and says No Escape was a nice nod.

  • @UNGGodYT
    @UNGGodYT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    12:20 that scene makes me laugh more than it deserves , but after running for so long on empty corridors to get kicked in the face is so much "screw you!".

  • @ThatLeaf
    @ThatLeaf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Watching the Let's Play on the other channel, I knew that The Bouncer was too good a gem to pass on making a review of it. Sure enough, here it is!

  • @Poochkip
    @Poochkip 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    16:05 I played this back like 8 times with how ridiculous the sound and effect was. I was dying laughing
    Edit: I made it to 18:01 I can't stop laughing xD

  • @adamwhite4215
    @adamwhite4215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ProJared literally called me out on the "jiggle" comment, so I like and subscribed. Well played sir.