Dark RPG That Pulls Off Humor and Tragedy | Shadow Hearts

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  • @early-tv
    @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +238

    Do we want to see Shadow Hearts: Covenant next? 👀
    LINKS
    Support the channel: ko-fi.com/earlybird
    Discord: discord.gg/CrkQ86CVXg
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    Prequel to this game, Koudelka:
    th-cam.com/video/IafXXaFyC5M/w-d-xo.htmlsi=N5dIGlk_B83Dwf2y

    • @numberyellow
      @numberyellow 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I mean fuck it, why not, right? You've been building to this for weeks, have you not? May as well go for the hat trick, and give us the payoff.

    • @Indureign
      @Indureign 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Given your opinion and feelings on this game and it's mechanics, how do you feel about the upcoming Penny Blood?
      As a personal opinion, this is one of my favorite games and i own all four from Koudelka to From The New World. I'm rather excited for Penny Blood.

    • @TheDiscoGenre
      @TheDiscoGenre 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes. Also the bad one (From the New World) too.

    • @klo8458
      @klo8458 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We do !

    • @OldManShane
      @OldManShane 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Hell yeah, go for it. Don't forget From The New World, too (as painful as that game was--I feel like it really jumped the shark). Maybe I should go back and finish it one of these days.

  • @NeoN-PeoN
    @NeoN-PeoN 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +289

    Somehow, a vampire being names "Keith" sounds like a joke in itself.

    • @Chokah
      @Chokah 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      All of that family throughout the series is great.

    • @daniel_cofresi
      @daniel_cofresi 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Sounds a lot like a twilight vampire huh?

    • @nessdragon
      @nessdragon 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Ah yes, "Keith," such a traditionally Transylvanian name...

    • @Etherspear
      @Etherspear 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@nessdragon Well, I do think to recall that in his lore, Keith was a wandering vampire that took residence in his Blue Castle in Bistrița/ Bistritz some centuries ago. So it is implied he and his family aren't originally from Transylvania. And looking at their surname, Valentine, it is very likely.

    • @nessdragon
      @nessdragon 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Etherspear But they dub him with an incredibly over the top Count Chocula accent, which makes it doubly hilarious.
      Apparently the surname Valentine is a direct nod to FFVII's Vincent Valentine, so there's that.

  • @mikethoma6449
    @mikethoma6449 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +393

    For over two decades I was convinced I over exaggerated the "schloop" story in my memory, and my God I honestly under estimated how wonderfully over the top it was. Can't stop laughing.

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

      Hahaha that and the OOoooOoOooAAHHhhhh. Quality

    • @OldManShane
      @OldManShane 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      Unironically one of my favorite parts of the game. It's so refreshingly light hearted, it makes the rest of the game feel palatable, if that makes sense.

    • @SerafiniAGaunt
      @SerafiniAGaunt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      "CreEEeEEEeeEAAAaAAAAAAAAAaAAAAk!"

    • @OldManShane
      @OldManShane 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@SerafiniAGaunt I appreciate you.

    • @SerafiniAGaunt
      @SerafiniAGaunt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@OldManShane Lol I appreciate any fan of Shadow Hearts! :D

  • @ZekeBarzahd
    @ZekeBarzahd 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +145

    "that was the last time I would ever see him." 6 months later runs into him in a vampires castle.

    • @PrincessOzaline
      @PrincessOzaline 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Ah yeah, narrator trick. I think the worst is in my next life as a villainess when Catarina pulls that "that was the last time any us would ever see Maria," they find her like a week later... cause that's when she was narrating from.

  • @RainD4
    @RainD4 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    16:40 I WAS NOT READY FOR THAT AHAHAHAHAHAAHAH
    JESUS CHRIST IT KEEPS GOING
    I really applaud the voice actor for going all out in there, especially compared to all the other voice actors

    • @Anomaly188
      @Anomaly188 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      That voice is actually Jennifer Hale. Dunno how she gave such a cringeworthy over the top performance there, but I'll blame the director.

    • @spicybeantofu
      @spicybeantofu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@Anomaly188 it was great. That's how a story should be read lol makes it fun.

  • @kubli365
    @kubli365 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    "Shloop. Shloop. Splat." - Spongebob Squarepants mopping the ceiling, 3:00 AM, 2001

  • @prince_sylex
    @prince_sylex 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +181

    Fun Fact: Margaret Zelle was a real spy, and is thus a also a historical character like Roger Bacon.

    • @Kaitou1412Fangirl
      @Kaitou1412Fangirl 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      This series does that a lot: keeps with the "Alternate dimension WWI-era earth" setting that makes this series stand out among its peers.

  • @disturbedrebirth
    @disturbedrebirth 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +114

    It was amazing to find out that the voice guiding Yuri since the begining is Koudelka.

  • @Theninjasarecoming
    @Theninjasarecoming 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +92

    I always liked that you can only unlock the power of the god Yuri fused with by stealing an ancient Chinese warlocks porn magazine. And also that SH2 retroactively canonises the Good Ending.

    • @jedgrahek1426
      @jedgrahek1426 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Yes, about how both endings are in fact canon. Possibly the most wondrous, emotionally rewarding, resplendent thing a sequel has ever done for its original work... in my experience anyway. I did the three-game (SH canon bad ending-SH2 correct ending- SH canon good ending) run forever ago, pretending Yuri remembered everything for the second playthrough.

  • @richwalk3954
    @richwalk3954 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    Ah, the entry where I fell in love with the Shadow Hearts series (and eventually, Koudelka). A shame that it loses its dark and unsettling atmosphere as the series went on, but I've always enjoyed the Judgement Ring gameplay.
    I hope that its spiritual successor, Penny Blood, will revitalize the Horror RPG combination I consider to be my favourite genre of videogaming experiences.

  • @matthewt5573
    @matthewt5573 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +98

    I love the fact that Bacon basically looks like what would happen if Sir Topham Hatt broke bad

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      This genuinely made me laugh, thank you 🤣

    • @torquetheprisoner
      @torquetheprisoner 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      the fat controller is pissed about something

    • @wesker100000000
      @wesker100000000 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I thought he looked more like Mr monopoly gone bad modernised.

  • @Dr.Sho_Minamimoto
    @Dr.Sho_Minamimoto 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Out of all the endings I liked the second ending, everything works out in the end.
    The first game’s second ending where everyone survives makes it feel like you saved everyone but damned a poor soul to damnation as a trade off.

  • @uruloki2758
    @uruloki2758 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    What a journey. Koudelka sure mellowed out. And I love how they gave zero fucks about the anachronical fashion haha. Looking forward to the sequel.

  • @Lazrael32
    @Lazrael32 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +52

    I love that shadow hearts is finally getting some recognition. It was my favorite rpg of all time.

  • @gilded_lady
    @gilded_lady 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +266

    As a kid, I liked 2 better than 1. As an adult, despite the worse gameplay, I liked 1 better than 2. The tone is perfection.

    • @Lazrael32
      @Lazrael32 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      I always preferred one for the tone. 2 is a bit more goofy. But dang 2 is a perfect sequel on terms of gameplay. Building and improving on all gameplay mechanics.

    • @jdcoffeestreams4333
      @jdcoffeestreams4333 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      What shocked me is the third game. I got it as a later teen and despised how little it had to do with SH1 and 2. I played it again a few years ago and it still has moments that shine

    • @gilded_lady
      @gilded_lady 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@jdcoffeestreams4333 absolutely same. I was so confused, it was a sequel in mechanics only.

    • @mahagnosis
      @mahagnosis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Shadow hearts from the new world isnt’t shadow hearts 3. The third entry supposed to be a prequel to one with Hyuga

    • @MsBrendalina
      @MsBrendalina 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      The first game hits way different if you play it again after beating Covenant. Especially the scene where Yuri remembers the day his mother died. 😢

  • @MrPooleish
    @MrPooleish 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +271

    World famous spy?
    A Spy who is Known around the World?
    An Espionage Agent who is so famous everyone knows her?
    That feels... off.

    • @sphingxx
      @sphingxx 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      its like being a well reknown ninja

    • @Ya_Mosura
      @Ya_Mosura 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

      ''My name is Bond, James Bond.''

    • @MrPooleish
      @MrPooleish 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

      @yamosura there's a reason he keeps almost dying. Multiple times in each movie.
      I'm actually doing a rewatch with my Sib-in-Law and a ton of people find him in his hotel room with intent to kill him.

    • @seasnaill2589
      @seasnaill2589 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

      @@MrPooleish There's a fan theory going around that 'James Bond' is actually an alias passed down from agent to agent, creating the illusion of one unkillable super spy. Each new actor that plays James Bond is actually a different person entirely taking up the mantle of the invincible Bond!

    • @MrPooleish
      @MrPooleish 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @seasnaill2589
      1) A lot like The Phantom comic series
      2) I know and love that theory. I didn't want to allude too heavily to fan stuff, but it makes more sense for him to give everyone his work name instead of his birth name.

  • @JustBeGenuine
    @JustBeGenuine 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +85

    It brings me joy that a lot of different people today are still able to go back and enjoy some of the polished (and unpolished) games. Not many people can stand the old graphics but I find they have their own charm to them.

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      I find the older graphics super charming, but I’m also in the age bracket that grew up with them so it might just be nostalgia 🤣

    • @Lazrael32
      @Lazrael32 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yeah i often didn't recommend 1 because it's graphics were post ps1 but pre ps2 in style. People are less harsh on graphics these days i feel.

    • @bluecanine3374
      @bluecanine3374 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ​@Lazrael32 i think there is a sort of tolerable zone of graphics people are able to sit through. Like ps1 era graphics TRYING to look realistic are painful while around ps2 era it was less uncanny. Stylization helps a lot with older games, but when working with three polygons for a face there is a limit.

    • @sarkaztik3228
      @sarkaztik3228 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Lazrael32 Nah, people are far more intolerant of older game graphics today than ever before. That's why the mass majority of gaming today is style over substance instead of allowing for worse graphics in the pursuit of better gameplay where budget is involved. Good graphics sell far better than gameplay does. This game is the perfect example when I have friends that say the game "sucks" because it came out around FFX and looks nothing like it-- a game that had way too much money put into it and (imo) isn't even one of the better FF games.
      Even with newer games, I constantly see videos for budget games on TH-cam full of comments saying the "game is unplayable because it looks like [insert derogatory term here]" "These people didn't even try, someone else should have made this".
      I think today, people are more ignorant (literal definition, not as a derogatory) than ever about what a budget constraint will do to a game, how subpar graphics doesn't mean "the game is unplayable", and how a dev company isn't lazy simply because the graphics aren't stellar. Hell, sometimes worse graphics are a stylized choice, but many can't even appreciate that. We have had generations of children at this point who's earliest console was PS2 gen or newer, which gives them next to no chance of discovering that graphics aren't everything and they've been brought up with that mythos at the forefront their entire lives. It's understandable (although frustrating) that people can't appreciate older games anymore due to their terrible graphics.

  • @kitfox2155
    @kitfox2155 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    I think Shadow Hearts as a series can be defined as bittersweet tragedy given what happened during and after its development.
    The story being written and delivered as such serves further to the irony to its existence.
    Truly an underappreciated masterpiece of its time indeed.

  • @ShufflofigusCam
    @ShufflofigusCam 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I'd never heard of these games until these videos... They're so whacky but also kind of interesting. Your videos are genuinely well written and presented and I'm really looking forward to the next installment. Keep it coming :)

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! Appreciate it :)

  • @OldManShane
    @OldManShane 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Man, I have two things to say, really. First: The soundtrack still slaps to this day. It often catches and amplifies the emotions of a scene, and at times is bright, light, airy; dark, depressing, and foreboding; and high-paced, high energy.
    Secondly: The game actually spends a lot of time discussing Yuri's psychology, and I love a game that is willing to go into such depth in analyzing its own characters. Not only that, but in both a literal and metaphorical way, Yuri--with the help of Alice--is able to fully integrate his shadow (another psychological concept), and is ultimately a happier, healthier, better version of himself through this accomplishment (as denoted by the way his fusion animation changes).
    I like to imagine a story this deep and rich helped many other people--not just myself--come to terms with the parts of themselves they didn't like, and started them on the journey of self-acceptance and growth.
    Also, thank you Earlybird, for your wonderful coverage of this game. I'm glad to see gems like this one getting the attention they've always deserved.

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I really love how this game addresses opposites and balance in almost every aspect of it. It’s very neat and the scenes with Yuri coming to terms with himself are fantastic 👌

    • @Fygee
      @Fygee 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yoshitaka Hirota is one hell of a composer. All his work in SH is solid gold.
      Excited to hear what he comes up with for Penny Blood.

  • @BenjaminGlatt
    @BenjaminGlatt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    I imagine the voice director for that one scene saying, "yeah, just go nuts, fam," and then magic happening.

  • @moonmun
    @moonmun 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    "Ohhh ohhh ohhh. Shloop, shloop, shloop, splat. Skree skree."
    I was laughing non-stop omg. It kept going forever too aaaa
    This game is Shadow Hearts; sacrifice your everything for another. Also, BACONNNNNNNNNNNNNN! Man, I missed that Strange Creature!
    The audio mixing's a bit pain with this game however--I can barely hear what people are saying over the BGM most of the time ; w ; BUT! I can't wait to see the next video! You made me very invested in this world.

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes the audio mixing is definitely a pain I tried my best to bump up the dialogue but it’s still wonky. The prequel is like that too lol 😭
      All part of the kinda weird experience I guess 🤣

    • @RowdyBoy82
      @RowdyBoy82 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is mybfavorite Lil Jon song!

  • @tatlxtael2303
    @tatlxtael2303 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    "oh sweet Koudelka? I just watched a video about that a month ago, what a coinkydi-- oh that's why your voice sounds so familiar you made it!!!"

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Haha 😆
      Covenant will be coming sometime in the near future as well!

  • @kaineandrews3790
    @kaineandrews3790 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    A friend of mine had loaned me Shadow Hearts, telling me I had to play it. The voice acting when Sea Mother tells the story of Li Li had me hysterically howling and made me fall in love with the game. Seeing that cutscene again here just made me very happy.

  • @lightskinboi06
    @lightskinboi06 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Shadow Hearts: Covenant came out at a rough time for me and I loved this game. I cherished it so much. This was a great video. Thank you!

  • @greedyrando
    @greedyrando 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    The old lady telling the ghost story is PEAK and I will hear no slander otherwise

    • @yattatheghost
      @yattatheghost 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Shlooop, shlooop, shlooop, splat.

  • @Justay92
    @Justay92 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Never have ever commented on a youtube video in my 32 years of life but I feel compelled to leave one here.
    Love your channel and videos.
    The humor, editing, niche/weird early late 90’s and early 00’s horror and other bull shit, it’s all just glorious. Subscribed and planned to support everything you do.
    Thank you so much for your work and time.

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!!

  • @Phrogly
    @Phrogly 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +114

    Being betrayed by fake bacon is a very relatable experience! 😢

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Relatable indeed 😩

    • @Resin_Monarch
      @Resin_Monarch 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I think I had Early's exact response when he called himself Roger Bacon on the train 😂

    • @numberyellow
      @numberyellow 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤣💀

    • @hershelroswell
      @hershelroswell 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Resin_Monarch [david hayter in mgs2 voice] no!!! that is not roger bacon!!!!!!!!!!

    • @GuyDude-hk8uy
      @GuyDude-hk8uy 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      FAKON? I THINK YOU'RE THE FAKE BACON AROUND HERE. YOU'RE COMPARING YOURSELF TO ME? HA! YOU'RE NOT EVEN GOOD ENOUGH TO BE MY FAKE!
      I'LL MAKE YOU *EAT* THOSE WORDS!

  • @Spacebar_Samurai
    @Spacebar_Samurai 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Great review, I do enjoy the long format. Shadow Heart is a great series with all of its quirks. The PS2 had a lot of great games/series that have been forgotten so it's great to see you highlighting some forgotten classics.

  • @NanoElite666
    @NanoElite666 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Watching Mr. Villain get smacked in the back while flying away laughing is funnier than it has any right to be. And it gets better every time you use it. :P

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      genuinely makes me laugh every time

    • @isaidshotgun
      @isaidshotgun 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I came into this video completely blind having never heard of shadow hearts before and that clip is the funniest thing I've seen all year.

    • @manoloegghead
      @manoloegghead 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And it’s not just the smack. It’s seeing a well dressed old man with powers rag dolling around a catastrophic event while playing it cool saying “well” like 3 times

  • @ryanedwards7487
    @ryanedwards7487 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    The fun fact for the ending is that you were meant to play Shadow Hearts 2, and then replay Shadow Hearts 1 and do the secret ending. It’s a fantastic concept.

  • @pinkeye6803
    @pinkeye6803 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    16:43 this is the best voice acting ever, this is amazing.

  • @neo_b
    @neo_b 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    16:37 this part (the fact it goes on for a while is so admirable full dedication to their craft lol!) reminds me of my favorite Tom & Jerry episode “Fraidy Cat” specifically the part where Tom is listening to the spooky radio show

  • @wolfywonder8480
    @wolfywonder8480 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Man I love how this whole trilogy is predicated on each previous game’s bad ending. Shadow Hearts is derailed if James lives through the events of Koudelka, and Shadow Hearts 2 doesn’t happen if Alice survives Shadow Hearts one. What a cool take on alternate endings in a video game ^^

  • @TheSassJacket
    @TheSassJacket 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    My mom used to work at a place called Hollywood Video (now defunct and bankrupted) and I remember walking down the PS1 and PS2 isle and being absolutely flabbergasted by how angsty and violent all of the games looked to my adolescent brain (reading the back of Resident Evil games scared me at the time lmao). Funny to think how many of those games are just as - if not more - goofy than they are scary.
    The old school feel of that era of gaming is a gem I wish we could all go back to.

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I used to have a Hollywood Video in walking distance from my house, I'd be in there constantly just looking at games. I miss it haha.

  • @GelatoChan
    @GelatoChan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I'm a simple person: I see a video about Shadow Hearts, I immediately hit that like button. It makes me happy seeing someone talk about it even today. It's such a rare gem.

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Definitely one of my favorite series, it’s so unique 💖

  • @lemlynx2313
    @lemlynx2313 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I was really looking forward to this! Shadow Hearts is one of my favorite games. So I was really excited to see this video pop up after your Koudelka one!

  • @Echoplex25
    @Echoplex25 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    That Kloudelka video really blew your channel up, that was a very good video so I'm glad you're getting bigger
    good shit bro 👍

  • @ATStormRider
    @ATStormRider 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Can't wait for your next video. Covenant is also one of my favorite video games of all time and I love the Shadow Hearts series.

  • @ScottSamMike
    @ScottSamMike 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    after I watched Koudelka, I binged your other videos. I loved this video and I'm so excited for what you make next. I even joined the Discord so I could stay up to date

  • @RappingNinja
    @RappingNinja 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Just wanted to say that this and your Koudelka reviews are so good that they make me wanna SHLOOOP. Shloop ba-doop. Shloop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop. Uh, here I go, here I go, here I go again. Girls, what’s my weakness? THE HOPE OF RESURRECTING MY LOVED ONES!

  • @Ashethetics
    @Ashethetics 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is my favourite game of all time!
    For how popular it seemed to be, I can never find any good videos (until this one) and no one I know has ever played it. It’s so nice to hear people talk about it with love. My favourite part was how every single item had a whole backstory to it.

  • @JayAshkevron
    @JayAshkevron 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Man the old lady who tells the story is one of my favorite parts of the game. She is just ALL IN on telling this story, sound effects and all. The very first time I played this game, my buddy and I were high as a kite, and it got to that part. We didn't know if we were just really high, spoiler alert we were, or if it was just the best story ever told! lol It was so engrossing and captured both our super high brains to the point that when the story was done it was like a splash of cold water getting back into the game. Like it was so all consuming it was hard to remember what we were doing, our whole world had become the story of the young beautiful daughter and her fisherman father. I love this whole series of games. Except that last one who shall not be named.

  • @ItsYaBoiV
    @ItsYaBoiV 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Eldritch monstrosity with a big moon in the background? Who knew this was a Bloodborne prequel. 😂

  • @TrillNye69
    @TrillNye69 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I'd say one of my least favorite things about modern gaming, is that we no longer get good jrpg shlock like this as often anymore. Great video!!

  • @AsterSea
    @AsterSea 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Imagine re-watching an hour long Shadowhearts overview to prepare for the sequal video that's 3 times as long. This is serious gourmet shit right here.

  • @daniel_cofresi
    @daniel_cofresi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    18:00 at this exact moment the serious horror tone of this game went out the window for me... i remember laughing so hard the first time i saw that cutscene I had to stop for a bit and catch my breath before i could keep on playing

    • @Resin_Monarch
      @Resin_Monarch 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Shloop Shloop Schlop 😂

    • @daniel_cofresi
      @daniel_cofresi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Splat 😬

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I love this series for the bizarre mix of RPG, Horror, and comedy. Really nothing else quite like it 🤣

    • @daniel_cofresi
      @daniel_cofresi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@early-tv absolutely! The tone whiplash is completely bonkers at some points but it gives the game a very unique style.
      Looking forward to your next excellent video on this series. Keep up the good work

  • @B_dizzy-l5v
    @B_dizzy-l5v 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I loved this series. Not enough videos on TH-cam, nice seeing it get overdue love

  • @ricosanchez5155
    @ricosanchez5155 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love long form content. This is one of my favorite RPGs and still own my PS2 copies. The ending between Albert and Yuri where they battle morals, and can admire each other's views is just *chefs kiss* and always gives me the feels.

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Really is a great ending, I love how these games don’t just make people purely good or purely evil.

    • @ricosanchez5155
      @ricosanchez5155 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​​​@@early-tvI beg your pardon, small nitpick. You missed Yuri's sub-story and one of the things that help you gravitate to him. When he initially transformed there's resistance, and Yuri is begging not to lose himself to the fusion, showing that the demons have a will of their own and can overtake Yuri. He then finds his confidence (I think after the instance with the Seraphic Radiance) and transforms with confidence.
      Loved the grind of this game!!! This game taught me to speak to EVER NPC at least 3-4 times, because I didn't get Amon until NG+ and I'd thought that I got most everything too.

    • @ricosanchez5155
      @ricosanchez5155 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This has to be my 3rd for 4th time watching this. Thanks for keeping the cutscenes in your video, I always felt they were the best of their time, in both Covenant and the original Shadow Hearts.
      It really captures all the biggest most important parts of the story, as if you're replaying it. Can TH-cam give us access to the Judgement Ring too for this video please lol.

  • @vinceisdead6063
    @vinceisdead6063 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This was my fav era of video games. Alot of forgotten Jem's on PS2

  • @jedgrahek1426
    @jedgrahek1426 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so, so, so much. This is the best coverage I've seen of the game, and I'm including Majuular's when I say that. You are the first person to have both truly vibed with the game, and successfully conveyed what the journey through *feels* *like* to people who have not themselves experienced it. And that's along with plenty of great humor and fun personal feelings, all charmingly delivered.
    It also is honestly a bit of an emotional relief to hear a girl talk about Shadow Hearts this way, purely because the only other I'm aware of who has talked about it on this platform is SuperButterBuns, who I generally like, but I tried to watch her play Shadow Hearts on twitch in front of an audience, and she immediately jumped on the first few (intentionally written to be...) idiotic lines Yuri has towards Alice at the opening of the playable game, dubbed him an "incel", and refused to make the slightest attempt to take the game seriously or give it any chance after that.... I recall it making me rather sad to witness, and made me question whether I had only loved the game (and sequel, of course) because I played it as a young adult, and was entranced by a story tailor made for loser young men, or something along those lines. Of course I knew that was in no way completely the case, I remembered all the little details that made me love the game(s) as much as Chrono Trigger and FFVI, but it still hurt. And watching this, hearing your experience and feelings, healed that.

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can definitely see why some people would be put off by some of the “problematic” content in the games but… My perspective there is that it’s fantasy. It’s not real. It’s intended to be humorous not something to be glorified.
      I’d much rather see Yuri have flaws or rough edges that he grows and overcomes. Sure he starts out that way but by the end of the game he acts completely different towards Alice.
      That’s way more interesting to me than a character that starts out perfect and has nowhere to go.
      I’m not one to get offended by things that are clearly meant to be humorous which is definitely the case with this series.
      These games mean a lot to me and I love them hehe 💖

  • @david.walther
    @david.walther 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Yay! I enjoy your long form reviews. Thank you

  • @GaronakVashnu
    @GaronakVashnu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Oh! Been waiting for this since the Koudelka review!

  • @VZed
    @VZed 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    So many people told me back in the day that I was going to love the Shadow Hearts games. Unfortunately, they never made it into my hands and I missed them entirely. This video was a fascinating watch. Enjoyed it very much!

  • @WIZARDOF0Z
    @WIZARDOF0Z 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not only have I become a massive fan of this series, I'm a pretty big fan of yours now Earlybird! These videos have been NOTHING but quality! REALLY looking forward to Covenant!

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much, I relaly appreciate it!!

  • @DiamondMinerDJC00
    @DiamondMinerDJC00 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Really enjoying this long format to your reviews!

  • @daubar_the_OT
    @daubar_the_OT 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Now THIS is my morning work podcast

  • @Knoddelfratze
    @Knoddelfratze 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really enjoyed these 2 videos, basicially out of nowhere. Super looking forward to the next one, appreciate the work put into these

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much! Covenant will be sometime in the near future 😁

  • @AsterSea
    @AsterSea 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Leave it to you to make me nostalgic for a series of games I've never heard of. Goddammit. Now I need MOAR.

  • @lauren7335
    @lauren7335 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I never knew this game or Koudelka existed and your videos are such lovely tributes to these under appreciated gems!

  • @Mankey619
    @Mankey619 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It's crazy that this game went from exorcizing a lost soul in the mansion, to fighting against an all powerful cosmic God in the sequel. I just love JRPG games like this, where an average Joe just suddenly has to fight a powerful deity and gives the heavy burden to save the World.

  • @Komikmaker
    @Komikmaker 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I just played this game for the first time earlier this year. The way this game pulls off its atmosphere and tone is honestly quite phenomenal. I fell in love with it pretty quickly.

  • @Scout-Fanfiction
    @Scout-Fanfiction 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just finished your Koudelka video. Glad to see you continuing the series :).

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Covenant will be out soon as well! 😄

  • @lilxyo
    @lilxyo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hell yeah the second video is here, i fucking love long form retrospectives.
    Ive been waiting for this

  • @chaosisnthere
    @chaosisnthere 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    hey, straight up, this long form video is fantastic. I hope to see more in the future, and you did a lovely job on this one~ Thank you

  • @ryugazu796
    @ryugazu796 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    wow, after watching your koudelka video earlier today and now this.... i remember how much i have forgotten about those games. i don't think i realized back then, that the koudelka game was part of (a prequel) the shadow hearts series...
    thanks for the trip down memory lane.

  • @KawaiiEllimist
    @KawaiiEllimist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    LET'S GOOO, I'm super ready for very long videos about my favorite nonsense

  • @Seraphic_Radiance
    @Seraphic_Radiance 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you put this out quicker than i thought, wow. the title of the video perfectly encapsulates what makes this game amazing to me, the atmosphere is unlike anything else in gaming. this game has lived rent free in my head for 22 years, and i love this game dearly despite its flaws. really nailed it with this video

  • @BackpackComics
    @BackpackComics 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Addicted to watching you videos in between editing LOL The schloop thing was crazy. Honestly the ps2 had some amazing games on it. The game is clunky but has enough charm to be considered such a classic. The pachinko mechanics are really cool. I was honestly so invested in the story, you did an excellent job of making it easily understood. The cutscenes were so immersive! SORRY WHAT?!?! THAT ENDING WAS CRAZY!!!

  • @LucifersSeraph
    @LucifersSeraph 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The one thing I remember about this game, aside from the awesome monster designs and the bizarrely interesting item descriptions, was Roger Bacon's theme.
    If memory serves, it was a 2 minute loop of sound effects and trumpets, indespursed with some madman babbling incoherent dribble at you!

  • @KingPorkbun
    @KingPorkbun 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Oh hell yeah! You weren't kidding about having a new video coming!

  • @cl0ud88
    @cl0ud88 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video of a game I have never heard of, thanks. The PS1 had a few really unique Horror Games like "Galerians" for example. My favourites are still Parasite Eve and Dino Crisis though tbh. Anyway, can't wait for the next video, the algorithm really did me a solid here.

  • @JanusKastin
    @JanusKastin 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Oh, this is one of those rare, pricy games that I actually do own. I got this one back in the day, but never got around to finishing it. I played up to around SLOOP SLOOP, when I got a call from GamsStop telling me that my preorder of Final Fantasy 12 was ready to pickup, and... well, here we are.

  • @ssfbob456
    @ssfbob456 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I love that you're starting to do longer videos, you're style works well with them.

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you!! It’s a lot of fun to go more in depth with the stories. These longer videos are a pretty hefty amount of work though so I’ll probably still be doing some shorter videos as filler 🤣

  • @MrGaffe
    @MrGaffe 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    At 24:44 you made me nearly piss myself laughing! BAACOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!! LOLZ
    Even better was I was in a discord call when it happened
    While this is just my opinion now, I think making long form content like this is a great thing and you should make more :D
    Long form content lets you really give a good opinion while also allowing the video to be informative
    I'm new to your channel but keep up the great work

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha thank you i appreciate it!

  • @EmileeAshe
    @EmileeAshe 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Boggling my mind how god damn hilarious this game is while also having some real fucking raw ass lines and characters. Albert's final scene really has him collapsed backwards on the stairs like that like huh????? My man???? The fact half the cast just kinda shows up after doing a little thing with them and then they're STILL around to fight god at the end is like, both hilarious but also 'wow thats a jrpg all right' and I fucking love it. I was introduced to Shadow Hearts series with Covenant so I missed all the previous lore and shit in this game and Koudelka, but hot damn this game seems to really have the same tonal shifting and badass character line-up, absolutely amazing, I'm glad to see they continued that in Covenant! I'd love to see an overview of the plot for Covenant from you for sure, you knocked it out of the park with this and Koudelka's!

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Covenant was my intro to the series as well! One of my favorite games of all time 💖
      Working on a mega video for it right now it’ll be posted soon!

  • @skyinfinity6836
    @skyinfinity6836 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Can’t wait for the next one. You are doing great work. ❤

  • @maysintv9168
    @maysintv9168 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That voice acting around 16:45 in, why do I hear Ash Ketchum? lol
    EDIT: I'm referring tot he voice making the "spooky" noises. Not the narrator.

  • @jrchmgn.
    @jrchmgn. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Roger Bacon brother of Chris P. Bacon. Hahaha. Love this game along with koudelka. Nice video.

  • @HARBRINGERZERO
    @HARBRINGERZERO 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    An hour long Shadow Hearts video?! Yes, please and thank you.

  • @GingerxWolfe
    @GingerxWolfe 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    10/10 channel thank the algorithm for gracing me with your channel and thank you for making this amazing content. Beginning of a beautiful relationship!

  • @eldragonrojo42069
    @eldragonrojo42069 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for reminding me that the dogs that had arms coming out their mouths and stood on said arm upside-down and that attacked by ass blasting you existed lol

  • @djinsanity3575
    @djinsanity3575 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Glad to know someone is covering these great games. Looking forward to the other two reviews

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Working on Covenant currently! 😄

  • @Zabasu
    @Zabasu 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for the review of the game, I had only ever heard of the game but never played it myself
    I'm looking forward to your next video

  • @nessdragon
    @nessdragon 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video as always, Early. The summary and breakdown of the plot was good, though I feel like some of the mechanics like managing Malice in the Graveyard and earning Yuri's new forms could have used some more explanation.
    Also, a couple of the "hoboy, this didn't age well" elements probably should've been addressed, like how Yuri is randomly a complete creep to Alice when they first meet (and then it's just abruptly dropped and never referenced again), or how upgrading your weapons is locked behind a gay stereotype who apparently molests your male party members as he performs acupuncture on them. I know the strange choice of "let's lock a core advancement mechanic behind a gay stereotype NPC" comes up again in Covenant, so it would probably be a good idea to address it there.
    Still thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to your Covenant video and other future work. Keep it up!

  • @neo_b
    @neo_b 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    omg an hour long video to watch at 3 am my time… sign me up!

  • @ashleighcalvert8937
    @ashleighcalvert8937 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The voice for Jack did make me burst out laughing why did they make him sound like that??

  • @chrisc1914
    @chrisc1914 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So nice to see Shadow Hearts content! Shadow Hearts 2 is one of my fave games, even tho no one's played it.

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Covenant is my fav for sure!
      Will be doing that game soon! 😁

  • @CyMKatt
    @CyMKatt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just found this channel and OMG did I do it just in time. Shadow Hearts is one of my fav RPG series of all time. Right up there with Persona and Legend of Dragoon. And it seems like no one has ever herd of it. I'm so glad to see someone talking about this as it seems to be a rare gem now days. Trust me I'm going to be watching for the Covenant video (Also I love your style and energy in this video )

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much, appreciate it!!

  • @yellowbatman25
    @yellowbatman25 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm glad I immediately get notified to one of my fav series.

  • @Shuukuriimudaisuki-sama
    @Shuukuriimudaisuki-sama 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Schloop, schloop! (God what a hammy narration - and I love it.)
    While the game is pretty simple as far as RPGs of the era go, I want to mention that the Malice and Sanity Point mechanics were pretty damn spiffy. The idea that the monsters you kill come back to (literally) haunt you is unique and fits well with the game (and Yuri's powers and fate), and I LOVED the idea of characters actually losing their minds from seeing crazy, supernatural shit happening at every turn...you know, like what would happen in REAL life if a normal person saw zombies shambling around eating people. It's such a a small detail, but really added some depth to what would be a standard combat system (minus the Pachinko Ring).
    Another detail I loved was that, if you do the cryptic BS to save Alice, which involves fighting the Masks (as they are Atman's gatekeepers), after Alice is saved, the Masks' behavior changes. They spent the entire game up to that point belittling Yuri and mocking his weakness, but then they very rightfully start to fear him and beg him to go away. Talk about just desserts! Feels good to stomp those jerks.
    I loved this game back when I first picked it up, but man... Covenant really dialed things up. Looking forward to the review of that one!

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Working on Covenant now! It’s been a blast replaying it, definitely my favorite in the series haha.

    • @Shuukuriimudaisuki-sama
      @Shuukuriimudaisuki-sama 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@early-tv Agreed! The game is an instant 10/10 for me, as it is 100% the only video game in history in which you can tell Rasputin "Bite me." The historical fiction in these games just makes the experience a thousand times more charming. That and Yuri being the undisputed King of Sass.

  • @justinwebber9968
    @justinwebber9968 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Granblue Relink is a good JRPG, offering up a vibe that takes me back to the days of Final Fantasy X and XII. It's the closest thing to a solid JRPG experience I've had in a long time. I might have preferred it with a bit of a darker edge, but all things considered, it's a great game.

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve heard some people mention this I’ll definitely need to check it out!

  • @NeoN-PeoN
    @NeoN-PeoN 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I really like your channel. I hope you bring us more hidden gems!

  • @VaellinTheBard
    @VaellinTheBard 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Shadowhearts remains one of my favorite games I never owned. I used to borrow it from Blockbuster way back when.
    Keith is one of the best vampires ever =)

  • @Ico_
    @Ico_ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yes! You've covered one of my favorite RPG franchise ever (Well.. I pretty much assumed you were going to, after that excellent Koudelka video :P).
    Nonetheless, thank you again for covering Shadow Hearts ♥ It does have a special place in my heart. Also they've released not long ago, HD textures for it. Worth a try!
    Cheers!

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ohh I hadn’t heard about the HD textures thanks for the heads up 😁

  • @Cookiez-gc1ed
    @Cookiez-gc1ed 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I saw the game play a few months ago but this vid explained it more better and I’m glad koudelka made it to the the game

  • @KLasant
    @KLasant 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I've been obsessed with this game since childhood, so forgive my "um actually" moment....
    But technically, both endings are canon. The end of Covenant actually allows Yuri to return to the time Alice fought Atman and save her. So the bad ending leads into Covenant, but the end of Covenant culminates in the good ending of SH1! I think it's really cool because I've never seen another game do something like that.

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You’re correct! I didn’t want to bring it up here cuz of spoilers as I’ll definitely be doing the next game as well :3
      I consider the sad ending canon in the sense that it sets up the rest of the game for Covenant ^^

    • @KLasant
      @KLasant 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @early-tv oof I'm sorry, I guess I got a little excited lol. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the next one!

  • @ninthreaver
    @ninthreaver 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can't wait to see more of this series. After koudelka I knew I wanted to see more of your content. Great commentary!

    • @early-tv
      @early-tv  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks a ton, appreciate it!!

  • @PlayfulFruitLPer
    @PlayfulFruitLPer 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I got my mom to rent me this game thinking it was KINGDOM HEARTS as a SIX YEAR OLD. Needless to say, I should NOT have been playing this game. I was scared of cannibals for my entire childhood because of it.

  • @CharonsNightmare
    @CharonsNightmare 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    "Ruling Class" "contradiction"? I was NOT ready to hear so much Marx in this video. XD