I was a programmer on this game. We experimented with a few controls until settling on this one. I always thought it was pretty cool. The publisher sure did, so we left it in. This was back when you could experiment and be creative.
This is why I like going back to that era of video games. You find such off the wall creative ideas and I absolutely love that. I’d like to see more games flesh out this combat system.
That's so cool that you worked on it. This game is my av Xbox game of all time. I loved its dark atmosphere and music. The asylum was so hard, but it was my fav part of the game. The doctors and nurses were my fav enemies, haha
@@ryanc5572 Thanks that's so awesome to hear you enjoyed it! For a long time, all I could see when I saw this game is the stress and the many late nights that went into making this. So it's nice to hear it was worth it in the end :)
@@ryanc5572 Hmm let me think. The game was made in office above a paint shop in Guildford, on an industrial estate; there was an office dog called Boots, who belonged to one of the games testers; the last few months of development were super intense, 100-hour workweeks were not unheard of; one of the coders would sometimes play the Sound of Music on his speakers to help create a vibe; and this game would never have been finished had it not been for many office-wide after-work Quake 3 sessions :)
The fact the game has the UV bomb & it works properly is so underrated. I still randomly play this with friends, going back to the night club area & clearing out the room is so satisfying, glad you covered it! This is a lot like the Predator PS2 game that got nuked by reviews but had a lot of fun mechanics
I loved Blade since I was 5 years old and I’ll never forget September 1st 2003 when my mom walked in and handed me this game for my 9th birthday. I almost cried cause I never knew Blade had a video game lol. When the summer came, I played it day and night. I have so many good memories with this game, like when I got cheat codes and ran through this game like a god until I got to that level with the giant rat that chases you and I got so scared when I saw it, I immediately went back to level select. Or when I let my sister play and during the escort mission with Whistler and she was going crazy with the shotgun and blew Whistler up 😭 Sorry for the long ass comment but I’m glad to see people appreciate this game. And I loved your review for the Blade PS1 game. I didn’t know that existed till a couple years ago. I got a PS1 for 10 bucks at a flea market and beat that game in like 2 days. Thanks for the nostalgia. Keep up the good work, I’m definitely subscribing. 🙌🏾
I remeber Jet Li: Rise to Honor for PS2 had the same combat system, also in that game, they did exactly what you mentioned in the video, cool fights against other martial artists
The analog attacking control scheme was used in a 360 game called “Too human”. I don’t think it came out before this game but I loved that control scheme. Also, my favorite condiment is duck sauce.
The Batman Arkham games prove you can do the "graceful dance" without needing to rely on a stick that's classically taken for a camera/movement button. Too Human's attempt was too jarring for me to even pass the first level. Doubt I would've done any better with this one, had I known it existed at the time. I'd have liked to see an RPG where you can pick the power he has you want to upgrade, which would allow for different playstyles. Speed, stealth could utilize hunting senses. Healing factor for pure tanks. Raw physical power for random brawler/one man army. Stuff like that. Also wouldn't have minded if they broke from the canon ending and paired the Princess with Blade, as a possible end. So long as she wasn't renamed Peach. He's a vampire hunter, not a plumber, and she wasn't the type to cry out "Blade, come save my A**." Though you might get shades of Castlevania if the message was "Sorry, your vampiress is in another stronghold bro."
I don't remember much, but I do remember some levels being so lazily designed that they were purely symmetrical. There was an office area that even had soda machines in the exact same spot on each side.
Good retrospective, massive hit of nostalgia watching this as I remember playing this when I was a kid! From what I remember, the escort missions were a drag and the game sort of just "ended" after the last boss which was a bit odd. Definitely on my list of PS2 games that will be going on my Steam Deck!
i talked this game to my friend a couple nights ago talking about how unique and hard the combat was as a kid so i wanted to replay it and the youtube gods bless me with this. the music and the parking lot fights were so memorable. earned a sub👌🏼
I had no problems with this game other than when I played it as a kid not knowing how to play. But now it's pretty easy to me. Also, Rise to Honor used a 360 fighting style too.
@@DiegoReviews Was just for a second or two but it managed to get published like that hahaha ! I bet devs were laughing that this was never caught during final control XD.
I also really love the PS2 era for the same reason. So much creativity, so much experimentation. And HP is my favourite condiment. Unfortunately it would have cost me $90 to send you some!
watching this vid made me remember when i had jet li's rise to honor for the ps2 which had the same analog stick combat control and to be greatly honest. its sorta of a unique scheme in itself. you kinda do feel that wild roam of combat flicking the stick in any direction needed to be flicked at
Thanks for giving a positive review on this game. I remembered it so many years later, and TH-camd it, and a bunch of diss videos came up , and it was kinda annoying to be honest, and ruined the nostalgia I was aiming for, yeah it’s not bad for the times
I played a bit of this game not too long ago and I admit I didn't give it a fair shake. I agree that the parking garage level sets a really poor first impression and I didn't stick with it for much longer. Also, hot sauce.
I remember my older brother got this for PS2 back in like '03. I don't recall him ever getting past the first level 😅 but it looked awesome. Definitely checking this out as well as Ghost Rider 💯
I owned a PS2 and my class mate owned a original Xbox. I knew the Xbox was more powerful but game wise, I went with PS2. 20+ years later I still remember this game. That says a lot. Sadly I will have to settle with Xbox Emulator on PC. But one day..
I never got a chance to play Blade 2 but the free flow combat here was clearly ahead of its time and influenced Batman which till this day is one of my favorite games series to play
I loved Blade 2! Way back when, me and my brother took our pocket money into town and grabbed this and another game. I remember loving the side kick so much I spammed it for a whole level I do agree though, the escort missions SUUUUUCK.They gave me acid 😂 My favourite condiment is Buttsauce
@@DiegoReviews I probably will :) I enjoy the older games more than the BS new ones that require digital downloads. Not denying the time and skill put into it,....but the fact that today's games are not physical media is just garbage.
Almost done with this game, never played it before but the combat honestly feels good after like an hour of practice. I enjoyed the ps1 Blade game and the sequel is enjoyable too. Theres alot of little mechanics and features in this game that make up for the not so great story. Overall, a fun game to play if you like Blade.
Tbh, i remember playing it on the original Xbox and the game was fun and enjoyable. Even my brother that hated playng on the Xbox and prefered his PS2, he'd come over to my room to play this game.
They should actually do a remake of blade, and im talking the original movie, the first one was my favorite because it had such a dark feel to it. It was raw as fuck. I think with today's engine and graphics it would look so dope to play as wesley snipes. Imagine the graphics on this if they actually make a remake for the new gen consoles. I'd love to see it
"Blade II" has the feel of a Sony game. It blends the shooting of "Syphon Filter" with the fighting of "Rise to Honor". It wasn't the best, but not awful either. Kind of fun. I would rate it with a 6.4 out of 10.
Man, I was kinda hope they get Marvel’s blade video games after seeing on PlayStation events showcase But one day. I haven’t played ps1 or ps2/original Xbox blade game in ages.
I still prefer the Original Xbox version on this game, was so rock, so experience, so beautiful, because the enemies say the new phrase. Dam, I miss so much... I also played on the PS2 on this game, but never liked because the version was a little different. Yeah because I played Blade 2 on the Xbox, and then on the PS2... But so sad Marvel never do the new Blade game...
The could have used the combat style from God hand combined with the moves and grabs it would have been aswome and would have added weight to the combat
"you're wrong about Blade 2" ... There are Blade videogames? I thought he only got a movie for almost 13 years, never knew he even had a game at all, only that he was playable in the Ghost Rider Game back in 2007.
this game is sick and one of the best blade games to date unless you played with him in marvels ultimate alliance he's fun in there too haha I love me some blade
This game wasn’t going to win any awards, but it was fun as hell and i played the shit out if it. If i could but it to play on my series x i would absolutely get it again.
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I was a programmer on this game. We experimented with a few controls until settling on this one. I always thought it was pretty cool. The publisher sure did, so we left it in. This was back when you could experiment and be creative.
This is why I like going back to that era of video games. You find such off the wall creative ideas and I absolutely love that. I’d like to see more games flesh out this combat system.
That's so cool that you worked on it. This game is my av Xbox game of all time. I loved its dark atmosphere and music. The asylum was so hard, but it was my fav part of the game. The doctors and nurses were my fav enemies, haha
@@ryanc5572 Thanks that's so awesome to hear you enjoyed it! For a long time, all I could see when I saw this game is the stress and the many late nights that went into making this. So it's nice to hear it was worth it in the end :)
@@willsketchesmusic Any time mate. Any behind the scenes secrets you could reveal? That sort of thing always intrigues me, ha
@@ryanc5572 Hmm let me think. The game was made in office above a paint shop in Guildford, on an industrial estate; there was an office dog called Boots, who belonged to one of the games testers; the last few months of development were super intense, 100-hour workweeks were not unheard of; one of the coders would sometimes play the Sound of Music on his speakers to help create a vibe; and this game would never have been finished had it not been for many office-wide after-work Quake 3 sessions :)
This game had one of the best taglines for a video game:
Half human. . .
Half vampire. . .
. . .and only half done killing!
I'm biased because I worked on it -- but the best Blade game is his Marvel Pinball table. 😀
One of my favorite tables!
that’s awesome man, I loved the soundtrack, big shoutout to the sound engineer
The fact the game has the UV bomb & it works properly is so underrated. I still randomly play this with friends, going back to the night club area & clearing out the room is so satisfying, glad you covered it! This is a lot like the Predator PS2 game that got nuked by reviews but had a lot of fun mechanics
Thanks, man! I’m glad you think so.
the voice acting is dog shit so is the character models and control system
I loved Blade since I was 5 years old and I’ll never forget September 1st 2003 when my mom walked in and handed me this game for my 9th birthday. I almost cried cause I never knew Blade had a video game lol. When the summer came, I played it day and night. I have so many good memories with this game, like when I got cheat codes and ran through this game like a god until I got to that level with the giant rat that chases you and I got so scared when I saw it, I immediately went back to level select. Or when I let my sister play and during the escort mission with Whistler and she was going crazy with the shotgun and blew Whistler up 😭
Sorry for the long ass comment but I’m glad to see people appreciate this game. And I loved your review for the Blade PS1 game. I didn’t know that existed till a couple years ago. I got a PS1 for 10 bucks at a flea market and beat that game in like 2 days. Thanks for the nostalgia. Keep up the good work, I’m definitely subscribing. 🙌🏾
Felt this but was younger getting the game want grab it again now
A legend fr brother
Diego: You're wrong about blade II
Me who has never played the game: hmmmm interesting
Yeah
I remeber Jet Li: Rise to Honor for PS2 had the same combat system, also in that game, they did exactly what you mentioned in the video, cool fights against other martial artists
same with grabbed by the ghoulies!
*death by degrees on ps2
Jet Li: Rise to Honor had a similar control scheme, I think it worked better
Oh yes! I remember that game.
I never played the Blade game, but I LOVED Rise To Honor!!
Slept on!!!!
There’s also the game called death by degree which is a tekken spinoff.
It seems to me that blade two was the one that started it all because rise to honor came out years afterwards.
Wait Blade had Games!!!!!????? Holy shit!!!
I had both of them
It's a shame we never got a Blade Trinity game.
It's a shame we got a Blade Trinity movie :D
@@VanceAvailable pretty much the reason why we never got Wesley as blade anymore
actually we did get a blade trinity game its own java
The analog attacking control scheme was used in a 360 game called “Too human”. I don’t think it came out before this game but I loved that control scheme. Also, my favorite condiment is duck sauce.
jet li rise to honour also used this
MGS2 sword gameplay used the right anlong stick. That ps2 jetlee game did too. Also later death by degrees did
A Christmas video about blade?! HELL YEAH
Blade 2 had a very dope combat system it was different and it really did work well for the game
The Batman Arkham games prove you can do the "graceful dance" without needing to rely on a stick that's classically taken for a camera/movement button. Too Human's attempt was too jarring for me to even pass the first level. Doubt I would've done any better with this one, had I known it existed at the time. I'd have liked to see an RPG where you can pick the power he has you want to upgrade, which would allow for different playstyles. Speed, stealth could utilize hunting senses. Healing factor for pure tanks. Raw physical power for random brawler/one man army. Stuff like that. Also wouldn't have minded if they broke from the canon ending and paired the Princess with Blade, as a possible end. So long as she wasn't renamed Peach. He's a vampire hunter, not a plumber, and she wasn't the type to cry out "Blade, come save my A**." Though you might get shades of Castlevania if the message was "Sorry, your vampiress is in another stronghold bro."
I reviewed this game for Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine when it came out! Uh... 1.5 out of 5. 😀
Great video, though, my friend!
I don't remember much, but I do remember some levels being so lazily designed that they were purely symmetrical. There was an office area that even had soda machines in the exact same spot on each side.
Oof! You let this game have it, haha! I know what level you’re talking about. Could be that I went in with super low expectations.
This has been on my mind forever, it scared me as a kid and beat my ass. It about time to return the favor.
A new blade game by arkane got announced at tgs, hopefully its as interesting and creative as this one was
Good retrospective, massive hit of nostalgia watching this as I remember playing this when I was a kid! From what I remember, the escort missions were a drag and the game sort of just "ended" after the last boss which was a bit odd. Definitely on my list of PS2 games that will be going on my Steam Deck!
The escort mission was a big drag. Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed.
i talked this game to my friend a couple nights ago talking about how unique and hard the combat was as a kid so i wanted to replay it and the youtube gods bless me with this. the music and the parking lot fights were so memorable.
earned a sub👌🏼
Thanks so much man!
I had no problems with this game other than when I played it as a kid not knowing how to play. But now it's pretty easy to me. Also, Rise to Honor used a 360 fighting style too.
7:50 someone was partying hard 😅
Yooo! I didn’t even notice that
@@DiegoReviews Was just for a second or two but it managed to get published like that hahaha ! I bet devs were laughing that this was never caught during final control XD.
I also really love the PS2 era for the same reason. So much creativity, so much experimentation. And HP is my favourite condiment. Unfortunately it would have cost me $90 to send you some!
Couldn't agree more! I dont think I've ever heard of HP sauce before!
@@DiegoReviews it's absolutely the best. I'll bring you some x
And now theres a blade game in the works
Hell yeah there is!
The memories i have of this game is the vampires right before they hit you they would yell hey freak to blade
Rise to honor (ps2) has a simular fighting system...Nice vid bro
there is another game that used that kind of controller scheme it is Jet Li's Rise To Honor
Did that game come out before or after Blade 2 though?
That game was awesome
@@lincolnpascual after i think.
I never got to play the first Blade game, but I loved playing the second one.
watching this vid made me remember when i had jet li's rise to honor for the ps2 which had the same analog stick combat control and to be greatly honest. its sorta of a unique scheme in itself. you kinda do feel that wild roam of combat flicking the stick in any direction needed to be flicked at
Great retrospective. I never played this game even though I i wanted to. I miss this era of gaming, i think it looked gorgeous based on your footage.
In the xbox version Blade got the leather trench coat in some levels which is completely missing in the ps2 version.
Thanks for giving a positive review on this game. I remembered it so many years later, and TH-camd it, and a bunch of diss videos came up , and it was kinda annoying to be honest, and ruined the nostalgia I was aiming for, yeah it’s not bad for the times
I played a bit of this game not too long ago and I admit I didn't give it a fair shake. I agree that the parking garage level sets a really poor first impression and I didn't stick with it for much longer. Also, hot sauce.
I remember my older brother got this for PS2 back in like '03. I don't recall him ever getting past the first level 😅 but it looked awesome. Definitely checking this out as well as Ghost Rider 💯
Blade 2 was the sh××! One of my fav. It also gave way in fighting control to new games like batman arkham series.
I owned a PS2 and my class mate owned a original Xbox. I knew the Xbox was more powerful but game wise, I went with PS2.
20+ years later I still remember this game. That says a lot. Sadly I will have to settle with Xbox Emulator on PC. But one day..
I never got a chance to play Blade 2 but the free flow combat here was clearly ahead of its time and influenced Batman which till this day is one of my favorite games series to play
I loved this game man
Well, you've convinced me to check it out, well in a PS2 emulator anyways, higher resolutions ftw.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
I loved Blade 2! Way back when, me and my brother took our pocket money into town and grabbed this and another game. I remember loving the side kick so much I spammed it for a whole level
I do agree though, the escort missions SUUUUUCK.They gave me acid 😂
My favourite condiment is Buttsauce
Ahh. A man of taste.
I always wondered why more games didn't use the jet li rise to honor right stick mechanic
Chic Fila sauce, I just realized this a few days ago haha merry belated Christmas!!! :) Great vid bro!!!
Great review, I recently bought this and the two from your first video. Looking forward to playing them!
Hope you enjoy it! Thank you!
@@DiegoReviews I probably will :) I enjoy the older games more than the BS new ones that require digital downloads. Not denying the time and skill put into it,....but the fact that today's games are not physical media is just garbage.
Matrix Path of Neo had a cool fighting system
Rise To Honor had a beautiful control scheme that i enjoyed with the analog. They used the same thing
blade should be made by ninja theory or devil may cry team
Almost done with this game, never played it before but the combat honestly feels good after like an hour of practice. I enjoyed the ps1 Blade game and the sequel is enjoyable too. Theres alot of little mechanics and features in this game that make up for the not so great story. Overall, a fun game to play if you like Blade.
One of my favorite games. I still have, play on original Xbox til this day.
Tbh, i remember playing it on the original Xbox and the game was fun and enjoyable. Even my brother that hated playng on the Xbox and prefered his PS2, he'd come over to my room to play this game.
I was 12 years old when that game came out, and I thought it was pretty badass. I had a good time playing, I really enjoyed the club level.
Got this as a gift when i was 13 and played the hell out of it. Beat it multiple times.
It didn't come out before blade 2, but the catwoman movie tie-in game had similar combat
Funny how Skyward Sword HD does the analogue sword slashing as well and people weren't as pissy about that
You get the trench coat with the Xbox version for some reason, may be the ps2 couldn't handle trench coat physics lul
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I loved this game as a teen
That Jet Li game used the joystick as well
They should actually do a remake of blade, and im talking the original movie, the first one was my favorite because it had such a dark feel to it. It was raw as fuck. I think with today's engine and graphics it would look so dope to play as wesley snipes. Imagine the graphics on this if they actually make a remake for the new gen consoles. I'd love to see it
"Blade II" has the feel of a Sony game. It blends the shooting of "Syphon Filter" with the fighting of "Rise to Honor". It wasn't the best, but not awful either. Kind of fun. I would rate it with a 6.4 out of 10.
Been waiting for this video for a while, its great to finally be able to watch it.
Hope you enjoyed it!
It pisses me off that they turned Blade into a foul mouthed edgelord, he was actually a pretty cool dude in the PS1 game
Low poly look , shaders and textures were awesome. It was good for what it was.
Plus the analog attacks didnt require that you jam ⬛❌ buttons into the back of the controller.
I can’t believe I never played this and I can’t believe they didn’t put nomak or the others characters from the movie
Man, I was kinda hope they get Marvel’s blade video games after seeing on PlayStation events showcase But one day. I haven’t played ps1 or ps2/original Xbox blade game in ages.
I beat this game many times on ps2 and i liked it.
I’m happy to hear you think so!
@@DiegoReviews Also liked ost this game has and it's sucks that ps2 version doesn't have coat like xbox
@@DiegoReviews Now got original copy of game another reason to replay it.
Hunter the reckoning had a very similar melee combat control scheme to this game. you should check it out.
Hadn´t had Mucky Foot´s 1999 Game "Urban Chaos" almost similar Techniques?
Came from the youtube GOAT Videogamedunkey, lets goooo
I still prefer the Original Xbox version on this game, was so rock, so experience, so beautiful, because the enemies say the new phrase. Dam, I miss so much... I also played on the PS2 on this game, but never liked because the version was a little different. Yeah because I played Blade 2 on the Xbox, and then on the PS2... But so sad Marvel never do the new Blade game...
We're getting a new blade game!
I have blade 1 on the ps1 😊 this looks pretty fun :) thank u for the review
I still love playing Blade 2! I've owned it since it first released. A perfect game? No. But a fun game? Definitely!
Merry Christmas, Diego.
Thanks for this present
Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoyed it.
You used to have to use the analogue to pick in the direction of choice ❤😂
Can you do a video about an xbox 360 game called Bloodforge?
I love this game if I could play it again I would play it! I finished it a couple of times!
Am i the only one that wants remasters of almost EVERY ps2 action game, this one included
I loved this game it was a hell of alot of fun
The could have used the combat style from God hand combined with the moves and grabs it would have been aswome and would have added weight to the combat
God hand 2006
HEll yeaaaaa
I really don't like Blade's character model in this. He looks way too thicc.
I loved this game as a kid ❤❤❤
I loved this game when I was a kid
Is really a good game I think u can switch the controls if u dont like fighting with the analog stick
I played games that have combat like that I never heard of this game but I'd play the shit out of it . Because I think it's unique
Dude i remember the vampire dinosaur. That chapter was weird😂😂
I’m not wrong about Blade 2. I didn’t even know it existed!
"you're wrong about Blade 2"
... There are Blade videogames? I thought he only got a movie for almost 13 years, never knew he even had a game at all, only that he was playable in the Ghost Rider Game back in 2007.
"Deserves some credits for trying something weird and new"
Hit the like button at this moment
this game is sick and one of the best blade games to date unless you played with him in marvels ultimate alliance he's fun in there too haha I love me some blade
Pretty sure The Godfather game used the analog sticks for its combat system
This game wasn’t going to win any awards, but it was fun as hell and i played the shit out if it. If i could but it to play on my series x i would absolutely get it again.
I ❤❤ this game and the punisher on ps2!!!!!
thanks for defending this game. its actually pretty good. i lets played once on my channel.
I honestly liked this game a lot
Side note I was like 8 or 9
8:36 Dude... Just side jump.
My favourite condiment is encona scotch bonnet sauce
Yum!
They made a new one, time for a review
Ps1 Blade 1 you get to use his Sword which feeels more like blade.