Yeah they really were on a roll back then. Those 3 titles felt like instant classics to me from the moment they released. Something special and distinctively Platinum about them. Was fully expecting that kind of output to be the future going forward. Love TF Devastation & their Nier Automata colab too. ✌
@@florida_sucks Oh no problem, none taken. Yeah I barely use slomo when doing tactical challenge speedruns so those might be more up your alley. But using slomo for freestyling adds a good layer of depth and it has some tactical advantages. ✌
@@MILDMONSTER1234 I don't like being in first person where I go at ridiculously fast speeds combined with the pixel textures give me motion sickness. Combining hack n' slash combat with retro shooter style makes it feel like a mixed bag of a result. No thanks.
The gameplay and freedom of this game in intensity and bullitt time slide/fu or whatnot has NO equal...soo many people slept on this...thats why it never got a sequel despite fan demand.
Took me a while to get around to seeing this, but this is hands down your best compilation yet! The counter finisher on the Romanov, the slo-mo slide around the Crystal Viper, "breakdancing" on the Bogey twins... GAH! It's all so good and the purest definition of style! I also never knew that you could boost kick off the Unknown's rubble and the Buzzard's arms without overheating. Every time I feel like I've seen everything there is to see in this game I get blindsided by something new, lol.
There's a time for everything ! Appreciate your thoughts and opinion man. Yeah most of these clips are probably among the coolest things I managed to pull off. I also spent some time trying to make the music sync up with certain transitions. You can melee the Unknown without overheating as long as you don't hit it's core. It breaks down after a number of hits, depending on which attacks are used, but the buzzsaw melee always exposes the core. On the topic of learning new things, I recently found out about the robot rhinoceros beetle easter egg. Never knew that was a thing.
@@ZikosRealm Hmm... Tbh I didn't really notice any of the music syncs that you're talking about. A lot of Vanquish's music is intentionally repetitive and lacking in notable tempo changes due to it being composed to always sound good when layered over fast paced battles. That's not a bad thing of course, it just makes syncs a lot less noticeable. Also, I'll have to keep that in mind about the Buzzsaw Gun. It's always a weapon that I find myself neglecting even though I know it's pretty good. 😅 And what's this about a robot rhinoceros beetle? This is my first time ever hearing about it.
@@theguywithnoaccount I just fiddled around a bit to make some of the clips start when a new verse begins or more musical elements are added. Also the QTE with Viper and the final rocket hit on the Bogey bro's line up with breaks in the music. Yeah about that beetle. I read about that easter egg on the old Vanquish blog from PlatinumGames. In short, lead animator Eijiro Nishimura has strong feelings about beetles and started hiding these in games. Now he didn't work on Vanquish but the people at P* apparently continued this tradition throughout their games.
@@ZikosRealm Watching it back again I was definitely able to spot the one on the Viper QTE. I like how the music ramps up at the start of the clip at 2:55 too. I also looked into the beetle thing some more, and it's so fascinating! To think that it goes all the way back to Resi 4 and God Hand. I've never seen such a subtle and long-lasting easter egg quite like it before. Makes we wonder how many other undiscovered beetles are lurking in Platinum's games. Now I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for one in Bayo 3, hah!
I have 110 hours on the game, there’s really nothing like it hahah I keep replaying the campaign. My current goal is beating tactical challenge 6 and eventually God Hard mode, it’s cool seeing videos like yours of people playing the game like crazy because I keep learning more and it helps
Stylish as always :) I thought that parrying the Romanov with the shotgun melee attack in the beginning was a really nice touch. One thing that I do to make the buzzard melee without overheating more consistent is I boost kick from the side, but even then the buzzard can turn, or sometimes I have to back up to reset my distance not to target the main body, here's from when I do it in RTA th-cam.com/video/6InoRQNNyeM/w-d-xo.html
Tnx for stopping by man. Cool fight in your run ! Yeah it's def easier to do from the side but I wanted to move in a straight line. Looking back, I could've easily hit it with more melee attacks on the right hand with the way it was setup. Nice, new idea for stuff to try in the future. 😎
That's the Rocket Launcher's melee attack. You can melee the Unknown enemy without overheating as long as you don't hit it's red core. Doesn't do any damage but it does help breaking down the body to expose the core.
We can launch Romanov type enemies without overheating the suit with the HMG's neutral backflip when done from a specific distance, just outside their hurtbox. Also works against Romanov's big OHKO missile and against the Unknown's core. Buzzard's hands can also be melee'd without overheating, and we can melee Unknown's body as long as we don't connect with it's red core. And the Disk launcher melee only uses ammo instead of overheating the suit. There's a tricks & techniques tutorial on my channel if you're interested in learning more.
Well... The game was a flop upon release. Plus director of this game (shinji mikami) no longer work with platinum game. Plus.. Platinum don't make same level of cool games anymore like they used to in late 2000s to early 2010s Sure nier automata, astral chain & bayo 3 are far from bad but they Don't have that much depth & complexity in them
@@riazzking3592 It gets overlooked sometimes but Mikami played a critical role during development for sure. Gaming outlets dropped high ratings at the time but marketing was pretty bare bones. The challenge demo contest in Japan helped pulling in some of the action crowd but I think the cover shooter narrative we had over here didn't help drawing in the wider target audience it could've had upon release.
The Disk Launcher melee only uses ammo. We can launch Romanov type enemies without overheating with Heavy Machine Gun & Anti Armor pistol, with the neutral backflip melee, by whiffing from a specific distance. Also works against Romanov OHKO missiles and Bogey cluster grenades. We can also melee Buzzard's hands without overheating. And we can Melee Unknown's body as long as we don't connect with the red core. There's a Vanquish tricks and techniques tutorial on my channel if you're interested in learning more.
@@giac541 No problem. In Vanquish you can't really juggle enemies and keep them in the air like in DMC. There are launch attacks like the HMG's melee (backflip) and the Rocket Launcher melee (uppercut). There's a little trick with the HMG backflip that allows you to launch some enemy types in the air repeatedly, without overheating, but there is no way to extend the time that they are airborne. You can also check out my tutorial If you're interested in learning more tricks ; th-cam.com/video/3g972VwB90A/w-d-xo.html
@@giac541In DMC, combo's are a core gameplay element that you automatically to engage with. Gameplay in Vanquish is centered around playing fast and efficiently. Combo potential exists because of all the animation cancels, instant weapon swapping, depth in movement, slowmotion, and variety of melee attacks. it won't take long before you're doing cool tricks, stunlocking enemies and chaining attacks but going for long combo's isn't something new players should be focussing on.✌
i just buy this game for 4 bucks in xbox today, i remember seeing this game as a kid and looked cool but didnt have a "modern"gaming console, now as and adult this feels like a fever dream, this fucking game has Armored core, touhou bullets flying everywere, agressive and relentless enemies like ninja gaiden 2 , enemies with great behaviors like halo, gears of war cover system, you can fucking slide 100km per hour and slow time, and you can beat the shit of the robots with kicks and fists, even enemies can do combos and destroy you in a blink of an eye, and it feels hard why there are no more games like this ?🕷👿👌
That's a steal! Always cool to see new people having a blast with this game. Yeah that description sounds accurate man haha. Definitely feels a lot like ground based mech combat. Crazy to think there's nothing else remotely like it but luckily the remastered versions hold up really well.✌
That's the HMG's melee attack. If you're interested in learning more, check out the tutorial I made a couple of weeks ago.✌ th-cam.com/video/3g972VwB90A/w-d-xo.html
@@ZikosRealm I will thanks, I'm trying to be cool and stylish but it's hard for me and that's not normal cus I'm good at platinum games but this one is taking some getting used to
@@sygyzy0933 No problem. It's a P* game through and through but definitely unlike anything else in the action genre, being a shooter at it's core instead of the usual hack n slash. But the approach to the learning curve remains the same. Progress will come naturally as long as you're having fun,gradually learn and incorporate new tech over time, and experiment with random stuff and different playstyles.✌
I know the Saw won't drain your energy bar for melee but some hits didn't use energy anyway? The LMG flip kick at the start didn't, is that due to it not physically connecting to the target and is just outside range to count? Also at 0:45 I believe you do an uppercut and doent drain? Not connecting I imagine. I try to pull off stuff like this and it's satisfying as hell, but always find my energy drains so damn quick. I remember a video where if you slide and dodge quickly you get more distance, slightly I frames and doesn't drain energy and still I mess up. Probably need more practise. Any chance to get a tutorial for more tips or gameplay improvements that you'd recommend?
Heey Skull. You're right about the flip kick. There is a sweet spot where you can launch the Romanov type robots and destroy incoming missiles without overheating. This also works against that 1 hit K.O missile. The Unknown boss can be melee'd without overheating as long as you don't hit it's red core. It doesn't do any damage but helps in breaking down it's body to expose the core. You can also melee the hands from the Buzzard without overheating. Other then that and the Buzzsaw, you can only melee without overheating when the limiters are released during the final phase of the final Bogey boss fight. Yeah you're right, talking about ''boost dodge'' or ''boost roll''. It's a lot safer then a normal roll, covers more distance, and combines the i frames from slide startup and roll start up if you time it right. It becomes second nature and It's pretty much a nessecity to learn for playing more agressively. I know speedrunner Nordanix has a tutorial on his channel for this and a lot more advanced Vanquish techniques. Zaarock also has a video called ''Vanquish Advanced technique tutorial''. There's also the ''drift slide'' which drains less energy and is a lot faster then a normal slide. To do this, start a diagonal slide (like forward & right plus slide) , let it start, and then move and hold the stick in the forward direction.
@@ZikosRealm Massive thank you for the explanation, wasn't expecting it to be this good so thanks. I'll check out Nordanix and Zaarock. I'll have to have a notebook of all these techniques I swear.
I play on PS4 so I'm not using any mods. There are a couple of ways to use melee without overheating. You can melee the Buzzard's hands , and the Unknown's body as long as you don't hit it's red core. The Disk Launcher melee uses ammo instead of draining the AR bar. You can also launch Romanov type enemies with the HMG's standing backflip melee without overheating if you use proper spacing. (approx 1.5 boost roll distance away from the enemy, at the edge of where the hitbox connects) You can also destroy incoming missiles with this technique. And finally, you're able to freely use melee when the limiters are released, after destroying one of the Bogey's during the final boss fight.
@@ZikosRealm 1. by buzzsaw you mean disk launcher? 2. iirc there are 3 types of romanov enemies, the one with flamethrower, the one with drills, and the standard ones, correct me if im wrong. also thanks for the rest of the tips.
@@NuclearSorrow Yeah sorry it's the disk launcher.😆 Yes those are the 3 Romanov types and the backflip trick works on all of them. Takes a bit of practice to find the correct range but it works consistently. No problem and let me know if you have any questions. ✌
I think it was back in 2012 or 2013 when VanQuish was free on PlayStation Plus for the PS3. I downloaded the game and then I played it. It's actually pretty damn good. Definitely screams Platinum.
This is so freaking cool and impressive, loving it. This game sometimes feels like a fightinggame. Im making a video about Vanquish too, about why its so good. May i ask you why do you like this game so much and whats in your oppinion the best part of it? I would love to hear your oppinion after 800 hours play time.
Vanquish is pretty accesible and a blast to play through casually but gets very rewarding if you try to master all of it's intricacies and mechanics. It's an over the top visual spectacle with vibrant colors and a lot of particle effects and explosions. Sound effects are visceral and intense and the music is upbeat and perfectly fits the setting and gameplay. Combine all that with the speed you're able to achieve by boosting around the playground and you have the perfect recipe to get your adrenaline pumping. Gameplay is flashy, fun and extremely polished close to the point of perfection. The tutorial only covers some basic mechanics but the community discovered many advanced techniques. Freestyle and combo potential exists because of animation cancels, instant weapon switching, the depth in movement, variety of melee attacks, the slowmotion mechanic,and the freedom to combine them all. Definitely still can't find that amount of depth in any other game with a shooter at it's core, which is why Vanquish is one of those rare genre defining games in my opinion. The original release is over a decade old but still feels like one of the most futuristic games out there. I like that it's a short arcade style game which can be completed in a few hours but replayability is high because sure, it can be played as a simple cover based shooter with a slow motion button but it's so much more then that. There are leaderboards and the mechanics perfectly facilitate playstyles like high score runs, speedrunning and freestyling, all of which can be equally enjoyable in this game if you're into that kind of stuff. There's also endgame content for experienced players in the form of GodHard difficuly and Tactical Challenges. I did a bit of everything , and I think all those elements combined are the reason why I've been able to play Vanquish for this long and still have fun. Just fooling around is a lot of fun, watching chaos go on in slomo is fun, it can get absurd at times, and even dying in cool ways can be rewarding. I don't play a lot of shooters and it's rare I play a game for this amount of time.
Thanks ! I tried to keep it short but it's tough haha. Let me know if you have any other specific questions. Are you planning on posting the video on your channel ?
Yes ill gonna upload it to my channel. I think it will take me about 4 weeks to finish it. If you have nothing against it, ill show your comment in the video, because I find it really interesting to show how someone who knows the game much, much better than me thinks about it. I played Vanquish at release, than some years after that and at pc release, but at a casual level and love it to death. Its so underrated and was ahead of its time. Its so cool you can cancel animations and can Do so much stuff, but like I said im just a casual enjoyer😃 Can I show 10 seconds or so of one of your combos and even if not just recommed your channel? Because like I said before, this combos are awesome and I dont think many people who know this game just a little bit know that you can do something like this. If I have more questions while writing the script, ill gonna ask you. Thank you so much😃
@@LightoshiLP Nice , Interested in hearing your opnion about the game ! Always cool to hear more casual players praise Vanquish. I think that says a lot about how much fun the game can be. I also played the original release on x360 back in the day and felt it was an instant classic. Yeah sure, you can use some of my content if you give me credits. Thanks and take care man !
@@ZikosRealm Thank you. I hope you speak german, because its my native language and this video will be in german too. Theres another question, i would like to ask you. What do you feel about the cutscences? I think there pretty cool looking, but interrupts the gameplay to much.
You can launch Romanov's with the HMG's melee backflip (Aim + melee or melee + aim while standing still), but there is a sweetspot at a range where the hitbox connects but the suit doesn't overheat.
@@pogoacct8611 Think It's at about a boost roll and a half away from the enemy. The setup I like use is to slide towards them, keep a bit of distance and then boost roll backwards into that backflip. Just takes some more practice man. I got it down pretty consistently after a while. I launch them in each of my combo video's, you can check them out and compare to get a better feeling for that sweetspot. ✌
Neutral backflip is done with the Heavy Machine Gun's melee. It's mostly used as an additional way to trigger slowmotion without making contact with an enemy.
Great flow, but incorporate the shotgun and you'll have faster results. The shotgun only takes a maximum of 1.2 seconds to initiate after a focus dive. However, this video showcases more of a ranged offensive rather than a speedster playthrough, which was awesomely executed! ^^
Thanks! 🙏Yeah I wanted to show a more methodical and elaborate playstyle with these freestyle and combo video's. If you're interested in high speed and efficient gameplay, you might like watching some of my tactical challenge speedruns instead.
Same. And i thought it sucked (like all cover-based shooters). I think Vanquish's biggest flaw is that it doesn't adaquately sell itself well. It is not until you see videos like this (or persevere with mutiple playthroughs) that you realise that the game is in fact an _ANTI-cover_ shooter. In that respect it was way ahead of its time, since cover shooters were nowhere near as abundant at the time of its release as they were later (maybe only a couple of Gears of War games and the first Unchartered game). The scoring system should have been graded, and should have had clear points deduction for using cover, so as to teach the player that alternatives exist.
@@graemevaughey7432 Well said. I like to look at cover like gymnastics equipment for pulling off fancy moves.😄 Agree that the scoring system is very bare bones. Also having melee kill , multi kill , slomo bonusses , etcetera, on top existing ones would've added a lot more depth and replayability to highscore runs. Yeah cover useage percentage is only hinted at at the end of chapter or campaign runs but it's just a novelty outside of self-imposed challenges. A broader marketing campaign and a more elaborate tutorial definitely would've been welcomed. But players discovering new tech and little tricks overtime through oldschool community effort and experimentation can also add to the charm. Even a small new discovery can entice some fans to boot up the game again. You can argue having to go out of your way and think outside the box creates even more involvement from players who stick around, making it more rewarding in it's own right. I already had a blast playing Vanquish on a more casual level but discovering new tech and constantly evolving my gameplay overtime gave me reasons to come back and get sucked in even more haha.
@@YusefAbonamah Surely could've incentivezed more people to experiment. You don't need to push the skill ceiling much for doing great in highscore runs. It basically boils down to headshot , weakspot, some dismemberment, and static time bonusses. Should've incorporated more for melee kills, multi kills, slomo kills, etcetera. Speedrunning the tactical challenges on the other hand forces players to push a lot more limits for efficient setups, minimal AR usage and optimal stamina management. Still doesn't require using every little trick in the book but the same is true for doing good in DMC.
The Disk Launcher melee only uses ammo instead of AR bar, Buzzard can be freely melee'd against its hands, and Romanov type enemies can be launched by whiffing the HMG neutral backflip melee at specific distances. The neutral backflip whiff technique also works against Romanov's big OHKO missile, Bogey Cluster grenades, and the Unknown boss enemy as long as you only connect with it's core.
I would love if platinum makes a spiritual successor of it Or a hack n slash type game but with guns instead of sword ( player can do bullet dodge, gun kata, bullet curve etc to increase the style meter)
Wow... i cant believe im saying this, but i was actually good at a game like this. I did a lot of this stuff back in the day on xbox 360. I played this game so much, and i cant believe it. I just thought it was random cool shit. Not high level 🤣 I wonder if i can do that again? Ill get it on steam tomorrow 😍
combine this with assassin creed parkour, with rpg elements, perk system similar to path of exile, with witcher style finishers, allow for block counters, remorph it into a dark fantasy setting, based almost to that of max payne story, add witty one liners, have a part system based from dragon age origins, combos from mass effect andromeda, graphics and ray tracing from metro exodus, the ability to create your character from a variety of limber races and a archetype to compliment the race such as a dwarven artificer for example. lastly but not least, multiple endings based on dialogue selection.
i played Vanquish Aka Devil may Gears of war and i really enjoyed but the overheating is really breaks the pace As far as i see they wanted to encourage aggressive and stylish playstyle (like ultrakill) 1) I think Overheating gauge completely depending after successful melee strike would be good addition (can be explained by heatsinks on fists transferring quickly heat) the more heat transferred the worse debuffs for enemy 2) After each boss the overheat gauge increasing letting you do more cool stuff 3) removing unknown's instakill attack (or make it parryable)
Good to hear you had fun with the game! Yeah more options to melee without overheating would be fun, but I also like how playing with it's current restrictions forces me to strategize and play more methodically. We can do a lot of crazy stuff without breaking the flow of the game but it requires practice, experience and knowledge of all the tricks in the book. Playing fast and efficiently is definitely what to strive for at higher levels of play. It's possible to parry the Unknown's grab attack with the Shotgun melee. A fully charged one breaks it down instantly, a regular one just counts as a hit against the armor but stuns it for a bit. Disk Launcher melee also breaks Unknown down in one hit and doesn't overheat the suit.👍 There's a Vanquish tricks & techniques tutorial playlist on my channel if you're interested in learning more.
Yeah no restrictions would break the game in it's current state or turn it into something else entirely. Lots of tech, strategy, planning and gunplay would fly out the window in favour of spamming melee. I can see how maybe having melee overheat seperately from the rest of the suit could work but I think it's versatile enough as it is. Plenty of opportunity to use melee efficiently when you learn the ropes. @@BamOuttaDaBayouDPOY
Awesome playing as always. These encounters play out like something from an in game cinematic. Everything is so well executed, down to the moment. Took me a while to find your channel again, then remembered we interacted mostly on my Vanquish vids. Your Metal Gear Rising vids were insane. I just started the DLC after 9 years of not playing. Any feedback or tips you send my way I will definately take into consideration: th-cam.com/video/R_l0FKDfBnM/w-d-xo.html
Hey what's up ? Thanks man, appreciate that. Yeah this is definitely some of my finest work. As for MGR, I played the base game a lot back in the day but never got around to playing the Jetstream DLC so I can''t offer any advice.
@@ZikosRealm Extremely impressive. Yea I didnt even know about this DLC until a few days ago. If I go back to the base game on the hardest mode Ill definately let you know. Always appreciate the feedback. Keep KILLIN THAT SHIT !!
@@theconsolekiller7113 Nice. I wasn't feeling learning a new character at the time. Maybe something fun to try in the future now that my MGR palate is fresh. I remember hearing the final boss is no joke.
@@ZikosRealm That's understandable. With the time you put into mastering the mechanics of Raiden in that game, Im sure it would be many hours to get that kind of fluidity with a new character. The hardest part was re-learning the basic controls after 9 years since the DLC assumes you know the basics. I ended up completing both DLC's and strangely the final boss was pretty easy with all the items I had and I ended up not dying. Metal Gear Ray was the boss that took me the longest at 35 minutes. I was still getting a feel for the basics again. Made me want to try the main game again. Revengeance is the hardest mode right? is it MUCH harder than normal? I saw theres a code that would let me jump right into the hardest mode if I want to punish myself. There was also a second DLC, Blade Wolf. It was decent but more stealth focused. The blade wolf doesnt seem as good at combat. Will always be checking your channel periodically to see what kind of crazy shit you put together. Really appreciate that kind of gameplay.
@@theconsolekiller7113 Revengeance is the highest difficulty but Very Hard is actually the hardest one. Perfect parry damage is increased massively on Revengeance so you can take out enemies and bosses really fast. You don't have that advantage on Very Hard. Yeah you'll def want to unlock ''infinity wig B'' and the weapons and upgrades before tackling the higher difficulties for the first time. Take care man !
These Combo Mad-like Vanquish videos make any kind of Gears of War-like game gameplay videos look like chess ! What the fuck ? Why isn’t this game’s sales figures not in the stratosphere ?! It and The Wonderful 101 ! What is it with gaming culture that’s… ugh, whatever…! This is so infuriating !
Preach ! I don't get it either man. Vanquish is a timeless and unique masterpiece, a visual spectacle with deep and polished mechanics that facilitate different playstyles perfectly. I think the game could've been more popular if it had a better marketing campaign. ✌
@@ZikosRealm It's like God Hand all over again ! And Mikami, too ! There is too much fun to this, too much proper eccentric flare of the essential CAPCOM game made by a banner of a completely different company. Fuck this, I'm redownloading Vanquish again. I'll probably by proper shit at it, but I'll do those CHALLENGEs one after another, training proper WALL_JUMPING
@@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253 Yeah these people made a bunch of awesome games ! It's rare that I play a single player game this long but Vanquish is still a lot of fun after all these hours.
@Bam OuttaDaBayou it’s progression, dude. Only natural. Please try out The Wonderful 101. That amazing game is like a brand on one’s mind - after playing it you have a hard time finding anything that could replace it. And… like… it’s a problem, you know ? *I am proper screwed now !* Two years down the line after it’s Remastered version dropped at May of 2020 and… I feel like scorched earth after it. It’s like an obsessive thought you can’t get rid of. Too fantastic, too original, too colorful, too energetic, too well-composed, too properly paced… I caaan’t !!! My mind is coming apart at having to deal with a question of “HOOOW THE FUUUCK DIDN’T THIS SELL WELL ?!”, I feel like a calculator that is forced to divide by 0.
@bamouttadabayou1165 Graphics bugs. Input bugs. In general the application was just terribly ported. As if the publisher fed the play station executable into a one size fits all pc port service and didn't bother to do any QA afterwards. I bought it and had to refund the purchase because it was downright unplayable.
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this game is way ahead of its time .. such a beautiful masterpiece.
Definitely! Crazy how well it holds up even till today. Damn good game and just a blast to play.
Still way ahead too
@@teevee23 widely praised and appreciated? This game sold like 40k copies on launch
Man, Vanquish, Bayonetta and Metal Gear Rising 🤌🏽 That era of Platinum Games was on another level!
Yeah they really were on a roll back then. Those 3 titles felt like instant classics to me from the moment they released. Something special and distinctively Platinum about them. Was fully expecting that kind of output to be the future going forward. Love TF Devastation & their Nier Automata colab too. ✌
This really is the dark souls of tony hawk pro skater
Sam Gideon really is the Rodney Mullen of TPS protagonists
It's the dmc of shooters.
Truly the Armored Core of Resident Evils
I would say Ninja Gaiden than souls
I laughed out way too loud over this comment !!! My kids woke up
Such an underated game. A true hidden gem of PS3.
Absolutely ✌
If this isn't Style then I don't know what is. You got me hooked man. Subbed and I hope to Style on Vanquish someday too
Appreciate that man. Would be cool to see more people go wild with this game. 👌
@@ZikosRealm no offense but the slow Mo makes it look kind of boring to me. Any way you can play without that?
@@florida_sucks Oh no problem, none taken. Yeah I barely use slomo when doing tactical challenge speedruns so those might be more up your alley. But using slomo for freestyling adds a good layer of depth and it has some tactical advantages. ✌
Somebody needs to get Shinji Mikami on board to make a spiritual successor to this game.
Definitely.
@@ZikosRealm : )
"spiritual successor" Its called ultrakill
@@MILDMONSTER1234 I don't like being in first person where I go at ridiculously fast speeds combined with the pixel textures give me motion sickness.
Combining hack n' slash combat with retro shooter style makes it feel like a mixed bag of a result. No thanks.
@@doclouis4236 as opposed to combining hack n slash combat with gears of war and kind of resident evil 4 lol which is what vanquish is
This is what it looks like when someone actually figures out how to play this game
The gameplay and freedom of this game in intensity and bullitt time slide/fu or whatnot has NO equal...soo many people slept on this...thats why it never got a sequel despite fan demand.
Preach!
I bought it because of the cool lenticular cover and I was so lucky
Now THIS is podracing
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GUNSLING SWORD GUNSLING SWORD TRICK TRICK GUNSLING
This game is such an underrated classic. These combos, I had no idea you could do a backflip thing!
Yeah it's a real gem. You can do lots of cool little tricks in this one.
Best gunplay in videogame history
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Took me a while to get around to seeing this, but this is hands down your best compilation yet! The counter finisher on the Romanov, the slo-mo slide around the Crystal Viper, "breakdancing" on the Bogey twins... GAH! It's all so good and the purest definition of style!
I also never knew that you could boost kick off the Unknown's rubble and the Buzzard's arms without overheating. Every time I feel like I've seen everything there is to see in this game I get blindsided by something new, lol.
There's a time for everything ! Appreciate your thoughts and opinion man.
Yeah most of these clips are probably among the coolest things I managed to pull off.
I also spent some time trying to make the music sync up with certain transitions.
You can melee the Unknown without overheating as long as you don't hit it's core.
It breaks down after a number of hits, depending on which attacks are used,
but the buzzsaw melee always exposes the core.
On the topic of learning new things, I recently found out about the robot rhinoceros beetle easter egg.
Never knew that was a thing.
@@ZikosRealm Hmm... Tbh I didn't really notice any of the music syncs that you're talking about. A lot of Vanquish's music is intentionally repetitive and lacking in notable tempo changes due to it being composed to always sound good when layered over fast paced battles. That's not a bad thing of course, it just makes syncs a lot less noticeable.
Also, I'll have to keep that in mind about the Buzzsaw Gun. It's always a weapon that I find myself neglecting even though I know it's pretty good. 😅
And what's this about a robot rhinoceros beetle? This is my first time ever hearing about it.
@@theguywithnoaccount I just fiddled around a bit to make some of the clips start when a new verse begins or more musical elements are added. Also the QTE with Viper and the final rocket hit on the Bogey bro's line up with breaks in the music.
Yeah about that beetle. I read about that easter egg on the old Vanquish blog from PlatinumGames.
In short, lead animator Eijiro Nishimura has strong feelings about beetles and started hiding these in games.
Now he didn't work on Vanquish but the people at P* apparently continued this tradition throughout their games.
@@ZikosRealm Watching it back again I was definitely able to spot the one on the Viper QTE. I like how the music ramps up at the start of the clip at 2:55 too.
I also looked into the beetle thing some more, and it's so fascinating! To think that it goes all the way back to Resi 4 and God Hand. I've never seen such a subtle and long-lasting easter egg quite like it before. Makes we wonder how many other undiscovered beetles are lurking in Platinum's games. Now I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for one in Bayo 3, hah!
@@theguywithnoaccount As much as I'd love to go on a beetle hunt, I definitely lack the patience to do so haha.
This game was the best ever asian game ive ever put my eyes on
Impressive as always Ziko aka combo master
Thanks wolf.✌
I see, the Devil May Cry of first person shooters
Yeah it's the closest thing we have in the shooter genre. A one-of-a-kind stylish action hybrid with good mechanical depth.
First?
@@majimbo480 mb, meant to just say "shooters"
I have 110 hours on the game, there’s really nothing like it hahah I keep replaying the campaign.
My current goal is beating tactical challenge 6 and eventually God Hard mode, it’s cool seeing videos like yours of people playing the game like crazy because I keep learning more and it helps
Yeah it's a real gem. Good stuff man, there's a lot to soak in if you choose to do so. Good luck with challenge 6 and hope you have fun. ✌
man few ppl know how good this game is thk u
✌Thanks man 🙏
you should try bulletstorm man
@@tuttut-y1o I played the OG version back in the day. It was fun but haven't really thought about it eversince.
@@ZikosRealm yea don t thing it has that much moves thou
Stylish as always :) I thought that parrying the Romanov with the shotgun melee attack in the beginning was a really nice touch. One thing that I do to make the buzzard melee without overheating more consistent is I boost kick from the side, but even then the buzzard can turn, or sometimes I have to back up to reset my distance not to target the main body, here's from when I do it in RTA th-cam.com/video/6InoRQNNyeM/w-d-xo.html
Tnx for stopping by man. Cool fight in your run ! Yeah it's def easier to do from the side but I wanted to move in a straight line. Looking back, I could've easily hit it with more melee attacks on the right hand with the way it was setup. Nice, new idea for stuff to try in the future. 😎
Man,YOU ARE CRAZY PLAYING THIS GAME
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my bøi just shōwed me thïs video on tuesday ānd this gameplay alonę got me HOÖKED, thank ÿou for this ✨
Good stuff ! Have fun and thanks for reaching out man. ✌
I bought the game after watching this video. I just finished act 1. Holy shit this game is crazy.
That's awesome. haha yeah you're in for a wild ride. Hope you have fun with the game. ✌
How did you find this video?
This is always be my favorite games ever 👍
Nice! Vanquish never gets old.
This is my favorite game
Vanquish is awesome !
@@ZikosRealm right?????
Absolutely awesome! GG
🙏Thanks✌
Most of the bosses look like something you see in Michael Bay's Transformers movies.
Yeah there are some really cool transforming enemy designs in Vanquish. Similar amounts of explosions and particles flying around as well haha
Howd you do the uppercut at 00:48 wuthout overheating?
Im so blown away like...whattt
That's the Rocket Launcher's melee attack. You can melee the Unknown enemy without overheating as long as you don't hit it's red core. Doesn't do any damage but it does help breaking down the body to expose the core.
@@ZikosRealm Ooooooooohhhy
UNDERSTOOD!
THANK YOU.
And apologies for asking so many questions.
I love this game and im finally trying to "git gud"
@@pogoacct8611 No problem man, hit me up if you have any other questions.
How are you kicking and doing damage but not going into suit recharge? I thought one melee attack automatically depletes your bar?
We can launch Romanov type enemies without overheating the suit with the HMG's neutral backflip when done from a specific distance, just outside their hurtbox. Also works against Romanov's big OHKO missile and against the Unknown's core. Buzzard's hands can also be melee'd without overheating, and we can melee Unknown's body as long as we don't connect with it's red core. And the Disk launcher melee only uses ammo instead of overheating the suit. There's a tricks & techniques tutorial on my channel if you're interested in learning more.
I have no idea what's going on but it's very impressive
Haha thanks man ✌
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I still wonder why Platinum never made another one.
Well... The game was a flop upon release. Plus director of this game (shinji mikami) no longer work with platinum game.
Plus.. Platinum don't make same level of cool games anymore like they used to in late 2000s to early 2010s
Sure nier automata, astral chain & bayo 3 are far from bad but they Don't have that much depth & complexity in them
@@riazzking3592 It gets overlooked sometimes but Mikami played a critical role during development for sure.
Gaming outlets dropped high ratings at the time but marketing was pretty bare bones.
The challenge demo contest in Japan helped pulling in some of the action crowd
but I think the cover shooter narrative we had over here didn't help
drawing in the wider target audience it could've had upon release.
I don't know why the music in this game reminds me of samourai Jack when he gets in a fight
how do you melee without overheating your boost meter is that an upgrade or something
The Disk Launcher melee only uses ammo. We can launch Romanov type enemies without overheating with Heavy Machine Gun & Anti Armor pistol, with the neutral backflip melee, by whiffing from a specific distance.
Also works against Romanov OHKO missiles and Bogey cluster grenades.
We can also melee Buzzard's hands without overheating. And we can Melee Unknown's body as long as we don't connect with the red core.
There's a Vanquish tricks and techniques tutorial on my channel if you're interested in learning more.
you convinced me to buy this game
Awesome ! Thanks and have fun.✌
@@ZikosRealm thanks if i dont bother you can you explain me how you do combo like dmc you have ti jugglenthe enemies and this but in vanquish?
@@giac541 No problem. In Vanquish you can't really juggle enemies and keep them in the air like in DMC. There are launch attacks like the HMG's melee (backflip) and the Rocket Launcher melee (uppercut). There's a little trick with the HMG backflip that allows you to launch some enemy types in the air repeatedly, without overheating, but there is no way to extend the time that they are airborne. You can also check out my tutorial If you're interested in learning more tricks ; th-cam.com/video/3g972VwB90A/w-d-xo.html
@@giac541In DMC, combo's are a core gameplay element that you automatically to engage with. Gameplay in Vanquish is centered around playing fast and efficiently. Combo potential exists because of all the animation cancels, instant weapon swapping, depth in movement, slowmotion, and variety of melee attacks. it won't take long before you're doing cool tricks, stunlocking enemies and chaining attacks but going for long combo's isn't something new players should be focussing on.✌
@@ZikosRealm gonna check the video sono and thanks i thinks this Is the only shooter except doom that you can combo ahaha
Very respectable!
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Looking forward to your new cool
Thanks man ✌
Man what a great game! Nice video!
Lots of fun for sure. Thanks !
In my mind, this is how I played the game but in reality, I didn't lol
Nice! lol. I feel like it's just a blast to play regardless of how you go about it. Such a fun game.
I think that's enough, I can buy now
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i just buy this game for 4 bucks in xbox today, i remember seeing this game as a kid and looked cool but didnt have a "modern"gaming console, now as and adult this feels like a fever dream, this fucking game has Armored core, touhou bullets flying everywere, agressive and relentless enemies like ninja gaiden 2 , enemies with great behaviors like halo, gears of war cover system, you can fucking slide 100km per hour and slow time, and you can beat the shit of the robots with kicks and fists, even enemies can do combos and destroy you in a blink of an eye, and it feels hard why there are no more games like this ?🕷👿👌
That's a steal! Always cool to see new people having a blast with this game. Yeah that description sounds accurate man haha. Definitely feels a lot like ground based mech combat. Crazy to think there's nothing else remotely like it but luckily the remastered versions hold up really well.✌
You're an artist
Thanks !
How do you do that backflip? I know you can boost kick off walls but not how to backflip in place
That's the HMG's melee attack. If you're interested in learning more, check out the tutorial I made a couple of weeks ago.✌ th-cam.com/video/3g972VwB90A/w-d-xo.html
@@ZikosRealm I will thanks, I'm trying to be cool and stylish but it's hard for me and that's not normal cus I'm good at platinum games but this one is taking some getting used to
@@sygyzy0933 No problem. It's a P* game through and through but definitely unlike anything else in the action genre, being a shooter at it's core instead of the usual hack n slash. But the approach to the learning curve remains the same. Progress will come naturally as long as you're having fun,gradually learn and incorporate new tech over time, and experiment with random stuff and different playstyles.✌
This cool, ima sub 🔥🔥🔥
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I know the Saw won't drain your energy bar for melee but some hits didn't use energy anyway?
The LMG flip kick at the start didn't, is that due to it not physically connecting to the target and is just outside range to count?
Also at 0:45 I believe you do an uppercut and doent drain? Not connecting I imagine.
I try to pull off stuff like this and it's satisfying as hell, but always find my energy drains so damn quick.
I remember a video where if you slide and dodge quickly you get more distance, slightly I frames and doesn't drain energy and still I mess up.
Probably need more practise.
Any chance to get a tutorial for more tips or gameplay improvements that you'd recommend?
Heey Skull. You're right about the flip kick. There is a sweet spot where you can launch the Romanov type robots and destroy incoming missiles without overheating. This also works against that 1 hit K.O missile.
The Unknown boss can be melee'd without overheating as long as you don't hit it's red core. It doesn't do any damage but helps in breaking down it's body to expose the core. You can also melee the hands from the Buzzard without overheating. Other then that and the Buzzsaw, you can only melee without overheating when the limiters are released during the final phase of the final Bogey boss fight.
Yeah you're right, talking about ''boost dodge'' or ''boost roll''. It's a lot safer then a normal roll, covers more distance, and combines the i frames from slide startup and roll start up if you time it right. It becomes second nature and It's pretty much a nessecity to learn for playing more agressively. I know speedrunner Nordanix has a tutorial on his channel for this and a lot more advanced Vanquish techniques. Zaarock also has a video called ''Vanquish Advanced technique tutorial''.
There's also the ''drift slide'' which drains less energy and is a lot faster then a normal slide. To do this, start a diagonal slide (like forward & right plus slide) , let it start, and then move and hold the stick in the forward direction.
Forgot to mention, Nordanix also recently made a Vanquish speedrunning wiki fandom site with a techniques category with video links.
@@ZikosRealm Massive thank you for the explanation, wasn't expecting it to be this good so thanks. I'll check out Nordanix and Zaarock. I'll have to have a notebook of all these techniques I swear.
@@DishonoredSkull No problem, happy to help people get better at the game. Let me know if you have any other specific questions.
I jus got back into this!!!!!
Nice! Enjoy the ride
Are you using ARS trainer? Because your ARS suit isn't overheating whenever you punch/melee enemies
I play on PS4 so I'm not using any mods. There are a couple of ways to use melee without overheating. You can melee the Buzzard's hands , and the Unknown's body as long as you don't hit it's red core. The Disk Launcher melee uses ammo instead of draining the AR bar. You can also launch Romanov type enemies with the HMG's standing backflip melee without overheating if you use proper spacing. (approx 1.5 boost roll distance away from the enemy, at the edge of where the hitbox connects) You can also destroy incoming missiles with this technique. And finally, you're able to freely use melee when the limiters are released, after destroying one of the Bogey's during the final boss fight.
@@ZikosRealm 1. by buzzsaw you mean disk launcher?
2. iirc there are 3 types of romanov enemies, the one with flamethrower, the one with drills, and the standard ones, correct me if im wrong.
also thanks for the rest of the tips.
@@NuclearSorrow Yeah sorry it's the disk launcher.😆 Yes those are the 3 Romanov types and the backflip trick works on all of them. Takes a bit of practice to find the correct range but it works consistently. No problem and let me know if you have any questions. ✌
@@ZikosRealm thanks man.
I think it was back in 2012 or 2013 when VanQuish was free on PlayStation Plus for the PS3. I downloaded the game and then I played it. It's actually pretty damn good. Definitely screams Platinum.
I’m still waiting for the sequel
Passion!
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Man now i feel dumb 😂 guess i need to clock more hourse into this
pose ta vanquiche!
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This is so freaking cool and impressive, loving it. This game sometimes feels like a fightinggame. Im making a video about Vanquish too, about why its so good. May i ask you why do you like this game so much and whats in your oppinion the best part of it? I would love to hear your oppinion after 800 hours play time.
Vanquish is pretty accesible and a blast to play through casually but gets very rewarding if you try to master all of it's intricacies and mechanics.
It's an over the top visual spectacle with vibrant colors and a lot of particle effects and explosions. Sound effects are visceral and intense and the music is upbeat and perfectly fits the setting and gameplay. Combine all that with the speed you're able to achieve by boosting around the playground and you have the perfect recipe to get your adrenaline pumping.
Gameplay is flashy, fun and extremely polished close to the point of perfection.
The tutorial only covers some basic mechanics but the community discovered many advanced techniques.
Freestyle and combo potential exists because of animation cancels, instant weapon switching,
the depth in movement, variety of melee attacks, the slowmotion mechanic,and the freedom to combine them all.
Definitely still can't find that amount of depth in any other game with a shooter at it's core,
which is why Vanquish is one of those rare genre defining games in my opinion.
The original release is over a decade old but still feels like one of the most futuristic games out there.
I like that it's a short arcade style game which can be completed in a few hours but replayability is high
because sure, it can be played as a simple cover based shooter with a slow motion button but it's so much more then that.
There are leaderboards and the mechanics perfectly facilitate playstyles like high score runs, speedrunning and freestyling, all of which can be equally enjoyable in this game if you're into that kind of stuff.
There's also endgame content for experienced players in the form of GodHard difficuly and Tactical Challenges.
I did a bit of everything , and I think all those elements combined are the reason why I've been able to play Vanquish for this long and still have fun. Just fooling around is a lot of fun, watching chaos go on in slomo is fun, it can get absurd at times, and even dying in cool ways can be rewarding. I don't play a lot of shooters and it's rare I play a game for this amount of time.
Thanks ! I tried to keep it short but it's tough haha. Let me know if you have any other specific questions. Are you planning on posting the video on your channel ?
Yes ill gonna upload it to my channel. I think it will take me about 4 weeks to finish it. If you have nothing against it, ill show your comment in the video, because I find it really interesting to show how someone who knows the game much, much better than me thinks about it.
I played Vanquish at release, than some years after that and at pc release, but at a casual level and love it to death. Its so underrated and was ahead of its time. Its so cool you can cancel animations and can Do so much stuff, but like I said im just a casual enjoyer😃
Can I show 10 seconds or so of one of your combos and even if not just recommed your channel? Because like I said before, this combos are awesome and I dont think many people who know this game just a little bit know that you can do something like this.
If I have more questions while writing the script, ill gonna ask you. Thank you so much😃
@@LightoshiLP Nice , Interested in hearing your opnion about the game ! Always cool to hear more casual players praise Vanquish. I think that says a lot about how much fun the game can be. I also played the original release on x360 back in the day and felt it was an instant classic. Yeah sure, you can use some of my content if you give me credits. Thanks and take care man !
@@ZikosRealm Thank you. I hope you speak german, because its my native language and this video will be in german too. Theres another question, i would like to ask you. What do you feel about the cutscences? I think there pretty cool looking, but interrupts the gameplay to much.
imagine you're this agile playing dead space 😅
If issac had the suit from this game the whole thing would've been a cake walk
The OG ULTRAKILL
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How did you make him pop up in the air at 0:24 ?
You can launch Romanov's with the HMG's melee backflip (Aim + melee or melee + aim while standing still), but there is a sweetspot at a range where the hitbox connects but the suit doesn't overheat.
@@ZikosRealm I been trying man. That sweet spot is toughhh
@@pogoacct8611 Think It's at about a boost roll and a half away from the enemy. The setup I like use is to slide towards them, keep a bit of distance and then boost roll backwards into that backflip. Just takes some more practice man. I got it down pretty consistently after a while. I launch them in each of my combo video's, you can check them out and compare to get a better feeling for that sweetspot. ✌
@@ZikosRealm it worked!!!!
Thanksss :D
@@pogoacct8611 Nice ! No prob and have fun man. ✌
How did you increase your boost gage? Is it story related or is it tied to a collectible
It's story related yeah. The limiters on the suit are released after taking down one of the bogey's in the final level.
Sam kinda looks like Jetsream Sam
Sam's the man.
How do kick up into the air without kicking off an object?!
Neutral backflip is done with the Heavy Machine Gun's melee. It's mostly used as an additional way to trigger slowmotion without making contact with an enemy.
Great flow, but incorporate the shotgun and you'll have faster results. The shotgun only takes a maximum of 1.2 seconds to initiate after a focus dive. However, this video showcases more of a ranged offensive rather than a speedster playthrough, which was awesomely executed! ^^
Thanks! 🙏Yeah I wanted to show a more methodical and elaborate playstyle with these freestyle and combo video's. If you're interested in high speed and efficient gameplay, you might like watching some of my tactical challenge speedruns instead.
ohhh i see this is how to play the game.... i was playing it wrong... niceeeee...
Haha i totally played it like a cover shooter when i first played the campaign 😅
Got to start somewhere man. ✌
Same. And i thought it sucked (like all cover-based shooters).
I think Vanquish's biggest flaw is that it doesn't adaquately sell itself well. It is not until you see videos like this (or persevere with mutiple playthroughs) that you realise that the game is in fact an _ANTI-cover_ shooter. In that respect it was way ahead of its time, since cover shooters were nowhere near as abundant at the time of its release as they were later (maybe only a couple of Gears of War games and the first Unchartered game).
The scoring system should have been graded, and should have had clear points deduction for using cover, so as to teach the player that alternatives exist.
@@graemevaughey7432 I think if it had system like Devil May Cry it would help a lot
@@graemevaughey7432 Well said. I like to look at cover like gymnastics equipment
for pulling off fancy moves.😄 Agree that the scoring system is very bare bones.
Also having melee kill , multi kill , slomo bonusses , etcetera, on top existing ones would've added a lot more depth and replayability to highscore runs.
Yeah cover useage percentage is only hinted at at the end of chapter or campaign runs
but it's just a novelty outside of self-imposed challenges.
A broader marketing campaign and a more elaborate tutorial definitely would've been welcomed.
But players discovering new tech and little tricks overtime through oldschool community effort
and experimentation can also add to the charm.
Even a small new discovery can entice some fans to boot up the game again.
You can argue having to go out of your way and think outside the box
creates even more involvement from players who stick around,
making it more rewarding in it's own right.
I already had a blast playing Vanquish on a more casual level but discovering new tech and constantly evolving my gameplay overtime gave me reasons to come back and get sucked in even more haha.
@@YusefAbonamah Surely could've incentivezed more people to experiment.
You don't need to push the skill ceiling much for doing great in highscore runs.
It basically boils down to headshot , weakspot, some dismemberment, and static time bonusses.
Should've incorporated more for melee kills, multi kills, slomo kills, etcetera.
Speedrunning the tactical challenges on the other hand forces players to push a lot more limits for efficient setups, minimal AR usage and optimal stamina management. Still doesn't require using every little trick in the book but the same is true for doing good in DMC.
how come you never ran out of energy after using so many melee attacks?
The Disk Launcher melee only uses ammo instead of AR bar, Buzzard can be freely melee'd against its hands, and Romanov type enemies can be launched by whiffing the HMG neutral backflip melee at specific distances. The neutral backflip whiff technique also works against Romanov's big OHKO missile, Bogey Cluster grenades, and the Unknown boss enemy as long as you only connect with it's core.
I would love if platinum makes a spiritual successor of it
Or a hack n slash type game but with guns instead of sword
( player can do bullet dodge, gun kata, bullet curve etc to increase the style meter)
Definitely. I'm still holding out hope for a similar game in the future. You never know man. ✌
I wish the chainsaw replenishes ammo /s
A man can dream
I've never played this game before so my brain is having a hard time processing what is going on. 😂
Yeah it's a pretty fast paced game. One of my all time faves for sure.
Where is the sequel to this game
Asking the real questions ! ✌
Wow... i cant believe im saying this, but i was actually good at a game like this.
I did a lot of this stuff back in the day on xbox 360. I played this game so much, and i cant believe it. I just thought it was random cool shit. Not high level 🤣
I wonder if i can do that again?
Ill get it on steam tomorrow 😍
Good stuff man ! High level play and freestyle footage is actually rare for Vanquish. Would be awesome to see more players push the limits ! ✌
you're pretty good 😎👉👉
Thanks man ✌
Ridiculous. I clearly need to try harder!
800 hrs is insane, I tried playing Vanquish on the hardest difficulty and didn't get very far at all
It's the only single player game I've played for such an amount of time. Yeah the hardest difficulty is no joke ! Huge difference from Hard.
What's the name of the song?
Vanquish OST - Battle on the East Deck .
Cheer~~~defeat thoroughly.(funny game)😊
doom + warframe
combine this with assassin creed parkour, with rpg elements, perk system similar to path of exile, with witcher style finishers, allow for block counters, remorph it into a dark fantasy setting, based almost to that of max payne story, add witty one liners, have a part system based from dragon age origins, combos from mass effect andromeda, graphics and ray tracing from metro exodus, the ability to create your character from a variety of limber races and a archetype to compliment the race such as a dwarven artificer for example. lastly but not least, multiple endings based on dialogue selection.
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Imo, way before Octanes and Dominuses and Fennecs were "Walking on Air".
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i played Vanquish Aka Devil may Gears of war and i really enjoyed but the overheating is really breaks the pace
As far as i see they wanted to encourage aggressive and stylish playstyle (like ultrakill)
1) I think Overheating gauge completely depending after successful melee strike would be good addition (can be explained by heatsinks on fists transferring quickly heat) the more heat transferred the worse debuffs for enemy
2) After each boss the overheat gauge increasing letting you do more cool stuff
3) removing unknown's instakill attack (or make it parryable)
Good to hear you had fun with the game! Yeah more options to melee without overheating would be fun, but I also like how playing with it's current restrictions forces me to strategize and play more methodically. We can do a lot of crazy stuff without breaking the flow of the game
but it requires practice, experience and knowledge of all the tricks in the book. Playing fast and efficiently is definitely what to strive for at higher levels of play.
It's possible to parry the Unknown's grab attack with the Shotgun melee.
A fully charged one breaks it down instantly, a regular one just counts as a hit against the armor but stuns it for a bit.
Disk Launcher melee also breaks Unknown down in one hit and doesn't overheat the suit.👍
There's a Vanquish tricks & techniques tutorial playlist on my channel if you're interested in learning more.
Yeah no restrictions would break the game in it's current state or turn it into something else entirely. Lots of tech, strategy, planning and gunplay would fly out the window in favour of spamming melee.
I can see how maybe having melee overheat seperately from the rest of the suit could work but I think it's versatile enough as it is. Plenty of opportunity to use melee efficiently when you learn the ropes. @@BamOuttaDaBayouDPOY
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Awesome playing as always. These encounters play out like something from an in game cinematic. Everything is so well executed, down to the moment. Took me a while to find your channel again, then remembered we interacted mostly on my Vanquish vids. Your Metal Gear Rising vids were insane. I just started the DLC after 9 years of not playing. Any feedback or tips you send my way I will definately take into consideration:
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Hey what's up ? Thanks man, appreciate that. Yeah this is definitely some of my finest work. As for MGR, I played the base game a lot back in the day but never got around to playing the Jetstream DLC so I can''t offer any advice.
@@ZikosRealm Extremely impressive. Yea I didnt even know about this DLC until a few days ago. If I go back to the base game on the hardest mode Ill definately let you know. Always appreciate the feedback. Keep KILLIN THAT SHIT !!
@@theconsolekiller7113 Nice. I wasn't feeling learning a new character at the time. Maybe something fun to try in the future now that my MGR palate is fresh. I remember hearing the final boss is no joke.
@@ZikosRealm That's understandable. With the time you put into mastering the mechanics of Raiden in that game, Im sure it would be many hours to get that kind of fluidity with a new character. The hardest part was re-learning the basic controls after 9 years since the DLC assumes you know the basics. I ended up completing both DLC's and strangely the final boss was pretty easy with all the items I had and I ended up not dying. Metal Gear Ray was the boss that took me the longest at 35 minutes. I was still getting a feel for the basics again. Made me want to try the main game again. Revengeance is the hardest mode right? is it MUCH harder than normal? I saw theres a code that would let me jump right into the hardest mode if I want to punish myself. There was also a second DLC, Blade Wolf. It was decent but more stealth focused. The blade wolf doesnt seem as good at combat. Will always be checking your channel periodically to see what kind of crazy shit you put together. Really appreciate that kind of gameplay.
@@theconsolekiller7113 Revengeance is the highest difficulty but Very Hard is actually the hardest one. Perfect parry damage is increased massively on Revengeance so you can take out enemies and bosses really fast. You don't have that advantage on Very Hard. Yeah you'll def want to unlock ''infinity wig B'' and the weapons and upgrades before tackling the higher difficulties for the first time. Take care man !
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I assume this game is great but I’m not sure what I’m looking at
You're witnessing the future of third person shooter games.
now bayonetta
Is this halo
It's weird seeing someone play a 3.5 hour game for 800hours.
thats the power of replay value games these days are 10 to 20 hours too long
Shinji Mikamis best game!
Halo metal gear rising
These Combo Mad-like Vanquish videos make any kind of Gears of War-like game gameplay videos look like chess !
What the fuck ? Why isn’t this game’s sales figures not in the stratosphere ?! It and The Wonderful 101 ! What is it with gaming culture that’s… ugh, whatever…!
This is so infuriating !
Preach ! I don't get it either man. Vanquish is a timeless and unique masterpiece, a visual spectacle with deep and polished mechanics that facilitate different playstyles perfectly. I think the game could've been more popular if it had a better marketing campaign. ✌
@@ZikosRealm It's like God Hand all over again ! And Mikami, too ! There is too much fun to this, too much proper eccentric flare of the essential CAPCOM game made by a banner of a completely different company.
Fuck this, I'm redownloading Vanquish again. I'll probably by proper shit at it, but I'll do those CHALLENGEs one after another, training proper WALL_JUMPING
@@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253 Yeah these people made a bunch of awesome games ! It's rare that I play a single player game this long but Vanquish is still a lot of fun after all these hours.
@Panzer86 No clue but you never know.
@Bam OuttaDaBayou it’s progression, dude. Only natural.
Please try out The Wonderful 101. That amazing game is like a brand on one’s mind - after playing it you have a hard time finding anything that could replace it. And… like… it’s a problem, you know ? *I am proper screwed now !* Two years down the line after it’s Remastered version dropped at May of 2020 and… I feel like scorched earth after it. It’s like an obsessive thought you can’t get rid of. Too fantastic, too original, too colorful, too energetic, too well-composed, too properly paced…
I caaan’t !!! My mind is coming apart at having to deal with a question of “HOOOW THE FUUUCK DIDN’T THIS SELL WELL ?!”, I feel like a calculator that is forced to divide by 0.
Wish that the PC port wasn't terrible.
@bamouttadabayou1165 Graphics bugs. Input bugs. In general the application was just terribly ported. As if the publisher fed the play station executable into a one size fits all pc port service and didn't bother to do any QA afterwards. I bought it and had to refund the purchase because it was downright unplayable.
Fvcking Anime gameplay lol
For sure ✌