Can You Beat GEARS OF WAR With Only Explosives (and Melee)?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
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Gears of War. Almost 20 years old now (ouch, my soul), this game has some of the most iconic weapons in videogame history.
But was it really as hard or as good as some of us remember?
Does the chainsaw gun carry this run like I hoped/thought it would?
Guess we have a lot of questions to answer. Time to find out...
Can you beat Gears of War 1 with only explosives and melee?
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Melee is just an exothermic reaction to turn chemical energy into kinetic energy, sounds like a firebomb to me
it sometimes makes the bodies explode so it checks out
Same with bullets!
So how hard do i have to punch a turkey to cook it?
@@blazemcking It's not how hard; it's how many times!
The answer is a lot.
love this comment and the replies!
You know he is going to forget this year's resolution and go back to challenge running Salt & Sanctuary for the umpteenth time.
I thought he only played that game for 2 times
Sometimes you got to just go back to a classic. Cleanse the pallet a little after doing what you should be doing for too long and need a break for something completely unrelated.
Nah, he's gonna make everyone else do it
I'm still waiting for an xcom 2 challenge run
@igrisamiss8660 The majority of his earlier videos were salt and sanctuary. I do think he only has 2 or 3 salt and sacrifice runs, though.
Still a valid run, technically no bullets were used to kill just phase transition. Thank you to dan and his service all the same. We like dan.
9:20 Lemon made a list he can never complete so he can always have a backlog. Master class in brand retention.
I couldnt quit laughing once I saw the list
He earned the name, he truly is the backlogs.
He's gonna buy a Warhammer army and we'll never hear of him again :s
@@TheShruik Some say that to this day, if you listen really quietly in the dark, you can hear maniacal laughter and a voice shouting in the far distances:
"They said it couldn't be done. they said firebombs wouldn't be enough to defeat the Xenos threat. THEY WERE WRONG!! BACK TO THE ACADEMY WITH THEM HAHAHAHAHA *cough cough HAHAHA!!!!"
-I start replaying Gears of War a few weeks ago
-Lemon drops a Gears video
-Life is good
I love how the game is like “You can’t step into the dark for two seconds without being swarmed and devoured instantly!” and then five minutes later in the same mission “You’re gonna trek through the woods, fight out in the open and finish your mission in a dark warehouse. You’ll be fine.” lol
The kryll stuck to the cities because that's where the most food is
I think also the explanation (lore-wise anyway) is because they take shelter in the ruined buildings, which act like caves. There's a lot more shelter for them during the day in a ruined city that there is in the wilderness. Gameplay-wise, this is a linear action game that lives or dies on its setpieces. So it has to mix up the action enough to keep you interested.
Fun Fact: Any explosive works when clogging up the Emergence holes so Bommshots and torque bows work just as well as grenades
And the Hammer. Not that you get much chance to, but the Hammer works just as well
The clergy of the Firebomb Goddess spreads to a new world!
The Firebomb Academy cannot be stopped!
Except by the corpser boss fight
33:45 “We’ve hit a brick wall..” rolls head first into a literal brick wall. Lmao
Nice, Lemon… very nice.
lemon keep providing us with great videos and streams
3:33 “cut him some slack its his first challenge run” is such a omen implying he will be in more!!!! Woooo
Would not have expected a gears of war challenge run. I am so here for it. One of my favorite franchises there is
This has awoken a core memory for me.
Gears of War was such a fantastic trilogy, an absolutely brilliant story from beginning to end with some of the best combat in gaming.
Im just glad the Devs let the franchise die with dignity after the fun and inventive Baird-focused spinoff game "judgment" and didn't piss all over its legacy with a "somehow the locust returned" sequel
I’m glad too :]
I recently reinstalled an played the remaster, man its janky in the best ways and shows its age even with a remaster but love it all the same.
@@serenity8839
Did you play on PC? Because both og Gears 1 and its remaster are janky on PC, they work fine on Xbox
Y'know 4 and 5 aren't that bad
Gears of war was the first video game I have ever played and till this day the franchise is my favorite of all time and I will always have a soft spot for it
I’ll even say gears of war 4 was really good. Specifically the multiplayer the update to combat was genuinely fun and didn’t change what the of combat was too much
The inclusion of the Hammer of Dawn as an explosive seems a little generous of a classification. But given that the game would probably be impossible without it: Big Laser = Explosive.
Just make sure Mr. Torgue is not around.
Clearly the Hammer of Dawn inserts such high amounts of energy into the subject that the damage isn't just thermal melting/ablation or anything, it forces a coulombic explosion even in dynamic organic systems and therefore *is* an explosive weapon.
It's a hammer, counts as melee
I mean, whoever gets hit with the hammer reacts explosively to it so technically……..
The Hammer of Dawn uses Immulsion crystals in the laser, and Immulsion is very explosive.
So its an explosive laser.
Fun fact "Carmine" is a shade of red. The same shade of red worn on the "Red shirts" in Star Trek... This is why Carmine's never make it
Hello Lemon, love you
When life gives you lemons…
@@jackofdiamonds7303 … You tell them your true feelings.
You give the lemons an addiction to arson
You give the lemons life?
Or give them to lemon’s wife? 🤔
Real
8:18 “it’s here where he’s a little out of range” unless you realised there was a door to go up to him and smack him down. Never change lemon… never change 😂
Hey, he realized there was a door!
That it was after the dude was dead is immaterial.
As a fan, I would like to inform you that I do indeed demand a XCOM 2 video in Q1.
Or a batman arkham video, because I am currently binging that series.
So fun fact about the berserkers, specifically the first one, you can blow up the doors with bombs instead of her running into them so save a bit of stress. Also it has been a long time since I've watched somebody play a gears game and I love it
New Years at the Backlogs in three steps:
Step one, Introspection: Remembers what his name means.
Step two, Panic: Remembers all the games he hasn't played yet.
Step three, Complacency: "Can you beat Dark Souls with only short bow?"
I love the gags that you made for this video. Especially the list gag. Can't wait to see how you sort out the contradiction of the Xcom goals.
..... *+Looks at fireworks balled up in my fist+*
"Not today... Apparently the gears of war said we have to keep seperate."
Im at a point where I watch every video (besides the rogue trader one that game is on my backlog aswell) just because its a lemon video.
But to be honest I watched my fair share of different dark souls runs so I really love and enjoy it when you actually get to play a game from your backlog and show us some challenge runs in games not many peoples run.
You keep uploading at the best times, always when I go through hardships you upload a video.
you must go through A LOT of hardships
@Ginrikuzuma life has not been kind
I’m sorry that you must suffer in order for us to receive new Lemon content.
Thank you for your service 🫡
Peak video, would be so hype to see you do 2 / 3 especially, and the later ones
Ooo, my brothers gonna love this vid: Gears was HIS series back in the day. _Even remember 'helping' him on that _*_damn train_*_ at the end of 1._
Hell yeah, love seeing GOW, good job finally getting to the back logs with more recent vids
26:05
Lemon: “We’re almost done.”
The level’s subtitle: “Tip of the iceberg”
Nice bit of irony there.
My friend and I did this exact challenge 17 or so years ago, lol. Although we did melee only as much as possible
I would definitely appreciate a challenge run for the entire Gears of War series. These were and still are some of my favorite story oriented games of all time. It has been a pleasure watching you, sir. Keep up the good work. Your content is always wonderful to watch. 5-stars.
29:50: well, well, well... isn't that a Digimon, hum?
5:23 Beautiful form, graceful landing. 9/10
Gears lore is actually among the best in gaming- ill die on this hill XD its rich and deep, and the Locust Origins and the Lambent Origins in Gears 2 being my favorite (no spoilers) take a look at it when ya get the time, random reader 😃
I just finished it with my brother and had a blast, we went through the first three games. Hope to see some of the other games from ya, it's a good series!
Honestly man, your videos are very interesting and entertaining. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. The content you make is truly amazing.
GEARS OF WAR CONTENT IN 2025??????? YOOO WE'RE UP BOYS
Huh, interesting. The Corpser was my first thought where this run would stop. Turns out, I was right. :D Still, good show. Wow the redesigns of Baird and Anya don't vibe with me at all. :D
Run ended prior to that, he just didn't acknowledge it. He used the UV turret on the Kryll, you can't get through that section without it, and the UV is not melee or explosives.
9:20 Your animation style is hilarious and I love it, never apologize lol
Me at work: I should probably get ready for that important presentation in an hour...
Also me at work: Oh look! A new Backlogs video. Sorry boss! Priorities.
me putting off studying for my trucking exam lmao
0:55 Thank you Lemon. That tickled a part of my brain I wasn't expecting.
Crazy to think you have fans that weren't even born when this legend of a game came out.
Yes, please do the trilogy!
I love that you put this up the day after I was like "I've never beat Gears Tactics, I wonder if I can do it with pistol and melee only" 😂😂
watching you fail at melee reminded me of the times i played this game as a kid, always wanting and trying to chainsaw the enemies but dying every single time. great video lemon
Now this is a new year treat!!! Getting to see my favorite challenge runner play one of my favorite games of all time.
In my wildest dreams I was never expecting a gears of war challenge video on this channel. Time to clear my schedule now.
I cant wait to see lemon play all the games I told myself I would play last year and didn't!
Lemon, I'm going to request that you challenge run Tails of Iron. Tails of Iron 2 is coming out soon, and the first one is one of my favourite games. It is similar to Grime and Salt & Sanctuary. I love your videos, and your demeanor makes me feel so comfortable - almost like your my dad or older brother showing me how to play games in more fun ways I'd never thought of. I think you'd also mentioned being a professional in the psychology or mental healthcare field at one point? That is another thing that makes me treasure the time you choose to share with us even more, because you do such important work in the real world.
I know you probably don't look at all of the comments, and I don't know if you take challenge run requests or how one would submit them, but I'd like to request this one game for you to at least do one challenge run of. Thank you for all the wonderful work you do on the internet and in the real world, and please, don't you dare go hollow.
0:19 You fool, lemon, you can stop the backlog, it can only grow.
This is where, if I knew how to write eldritch horror, I would do so, but unfortunately the eldritch god of games backlogs will have to wait.
(Aslo, someone has to make a game about clearing your backlog and make lemon play it)
I fkin' loved these games so much. I REALLY hope you go through the entire series. I used to play the game a ton and am very stoked to see it getting some love.
WOAH, I didn’t expect GoW! I love it, plenty of games you can do this in!
seeing as how i never had an xbox as a kid, the Gears of War series completely passed me by. Watching this video now, I can see why it was so popular. That looks absolutely delightful.
Great Video, as always. But what made me the happiest, was the last checkbox at 9:20 😅
Amazing work on this blast from the past.
I've never played this game, but this was such a cool video. Somehow you make every challenge run super engaging whether the viewer has played the game or not.
Holy crap. I never thought I'd see you do a gears of war video. LETSSS GOOOO
Potential XCOM 2 video in Q1? Truly blessed
What a fun video, I am currently being dragged through the Gears games by my friend in hopes of beating all the numbered games before "E-Day" comes out. I did not grow up on Xbox, so it's my 1st time playing through the series
Love seeing one of my favorite youtubers play my all-time favorite game series!!
Gotta love the Gears of War games excited to see this video
So glad i found your channel in 2024 you've become one of my favorites, i remember just binge watching a bunch of your videos when i first discovered you, cant wait to see what 2025 brings!
On a side note i'd love to see what challenges you could come up with for the mass effect series, may not have fire bombs but it does have incinerate :)
...wait. Incinerate? Why don't I remember that?
Man, i remember constantly replaying this game with a friend or two years ago, it's sweet to see you play it :D
And by replaying... i mean the first three chapters since we were always too slow and not-particularily-bright enough to keep going before we forget what happened hehe
As a person to forget he was 32 thinking he was 29. You mention everyone over 30, gave me PTSD, depression and love at the same time to old games. Man I wished there would be more new games like this now. But 2 new generations on consumers warp everything. Can only wait for the 1 old school game per year
Oh HELL yeah! Gears 3 was my JAM, so I really hope you continue playing through until at least that point.
Never played gears of war so great to see the gameplay!! Definitely need the rest of the series!!
Heeeey it's Lérian, I feel very welcome in The Backlogs
I dont have anything crazy cool to say, just thank you for the content. Most of the time I'm feeling down or just need to kill some time, I come here and watch your videos
I'm always looking forward to new videos aaaand am looking forward to maybe, someday, attempt my very own challenge runs
To vary degrees of sucess, of course
The hell is that?! A dinosaur...a dinosaur with machine guns and grenade launchers?!? The way this line tickled my funny bone, Lemon you're a treat lol.
9:20 that list is SO relatable, man! AAAAA
This is such a good idea for a run. Can’t wait to see this in Gears 2 and 3, the Retro Lancer would evolve this run!
The amount of nostalgia this video gave me. Grew up on the gears franchise, and it was good.
If you do buy an army, just make sure it's the one you think is coolest. Don't worry about in game strength at all, everyone will hate it and think you're a WAAC "That Guy" no matter what you pick.
I’m impressed… a unique challenge video not on a FROM game for once in the last 5 years from every TH-cam channel. About time.
7:00 - yes, actually. There's an achievement for closing all 4 holes before enemies get out
New favorite channel I've been binging recently
can't wait for the part 2 and 3 for this series!!! also if possible can u try some God of war challenge run. it will be awesome to see u as kratos
Okay just gotta say it was an awesome little detail hearing the Legend of Zelda spirit tracks theme in the video when I just started replaying it just a couple a weeks ago
Would love to see you do Gears 2 and 3. Man, it's been so long since I played GOW. Genuinely brilliant series.
God I love that, even with the remaster, they kept the abysmal death ragdolls. Every time you fall over dead your limbs contort like spaghetti.
Lemon I would love to see you play star wars republic commando like this you mentioning squad tactics and it triggered something primal in me, also as a kid general rahm was the hardest boss for me. Happy new years and hope it’s full of love
If you want a shooter with a bit more commands for your squadmates, I can only recommend Star Wars Republic Commandos. As fate wills it, that game also features Grenades, and many different types thereof, even a grenadelauncher....
I really enjoyed the animations where Dan happily volunteered to help you!
The Backlogs keeps getting bigger.
As well for us all,we have much to do.
Lemon: "would you permit me to kill a person with a giant chainsaw gun, instead of an explosion?" "yes I'll allow this one exception"
I was NOT expecting this precious gem on my timeline!
I remember playing this as my first video game ever at a friend's house, and we did co-op play through when got to berserk part it actually scared me so bad as a kid it gave me nightmares for like 2 months.
finally, my favorite game series from the xbox 360. and fun fact, the parts between you leaving the dad's house and you arriving at the train station are not present in the 360 version of the game and only playable in the remaster.AND YES DO THIS RUN IN GEARS 2-5!!!
Everytime when you have a partner that you can't control, let them do their thing, its you who has to obey the challenge rule.
Yeah I hope you do more vids like this cause it’s fun to see you challenge other games as a firebomb academy headmaster
I heard "They Might As Well Be Dead" and my brain instantly assumed the guitar solo was gonna be some sorta montage... damn you, Lemon
So glad you uploaded, i had no idea what to watch
I have faith in you Lemon! If need be, grab another person you enjoy playing with, or challenge runner of your choosing, to have a friendly competition on XCOM 2? As in, have someone keep you company while you’re complete the run 🤔🤷🏼 I figure that it helps me, when I need to accomplish important tasks. So why not share the wealth! I hope you have a wonderful year! Don’t be too hard on yourself, you mean the world to the ones that matter!
So! Be good to yourself! I will see you in your next video!
Cool concept for a challenge! It's a bit late for what you're doing, but this week someone in the Gears speedrun community found a way to skip the Corpser in Gears 1 original. There's no lineup or good level of consistency yet, but it's technically possible now!
tbh i had never played gears back in the day as i was a nintendo kid so seeing these is a nice way to see what i missed
Don’t think I didn’t see that list Lemon. We better get an actual Xcom 2 challenge run lol
This is just Marcus Fenix going around fist fighting the entire locust army and I love it
I watch every Lemon video anyway but this one feels like it was specifically made for me haha
Lemon playing Gears of War!!!! You should go and play the next 2 games! I REALLY wanna see the entire trilogy explosives only!
I remember the satisfaction of running through enemies with the lancer on the hardest difficulty (before eating the dust soon after)
i think shooting should definitely be an option that gets utilized more in these challenge runs. its a major staple of video games and no one can convince me it isnt an explosive kill.
Kill me if you want but i never played any of the Gears games. But i respect it for being good enough to keep a large fan base and the core gameplay looks kick ass. Cover shooting with chainsaws in the mix and cool hat? Awesome