I didn't have, "Play as a cartoon cat, fighting a anime corporate villain to the beat of at Nine Inch Nails song" on my 2023 gaming bingo card... but here we are.
I don't know if I'm shocked they took the chance to belittle a NIN song by playing as a cat from the start of it, or shocked at the fact that a NIN song goes well with playing as a cat from the start of a fight.
I like that he takes off his coat, just to grow robot clothes, which he then takes off AGAIN later when he powers up. Just so inane, fits him perfectly.
Don't get me wrong, the fact they straight up did their whole own soundtrack to fit the gameplay and be streamer safe is incredible. But Nine Inch Freakin' Nails to your Final Boss fight? Unbeatable. Thank you for this hype.
I feel like there is absolute intention behind the fact you're fighting tooth and nail (read: literally, with 808's nails) when Perfect Drug starts, too. It could've waited for once you have Chai back, but I feel like there's a wink and nudge here lol
The game was designed around the licensed songs and so were the new tracks. Super interesting. Must’ve been fun to take artists like Nine Inch Nails and craft music around their music
one of the finest design decisions in my eyes is the "every teammate gets their hits in" beatdown sequence. even if it is a largely unused ally it lets you know your character values their help.
You gotta love how Kale isn't your typical villain. He's not strictly evil, just super convoluted and greedy. He has tech that can change the world, but he decides to use it for profit. And in the end, when he realizes that he can't beat Chai and others, he doesn't have any meltdown or doesn't attempt to appeal to MC's guilt or greed. He just gives up and explodes.
i dont know i think the game portrays him as pretty strictly evil what with the literal invention of days to get more work output and whatnot ... its very silly how blatantly "anti establishment" all the little details paint the team to be and even if it is a tech industry type thing its very much rock star to be against corporate. maybe well get a berserk type backstory for kale though who knows
@@SeaFR in a way, but Chai actually works towards breaking out of that cycle. He wants to be a rockstar, so he volunteers for Armstrong to fast track that dream even though he can't even play guitar. But, due to the work of the team, he goes from being this outcast wannabe rockstar to having a new family that cares and wants to see him grow into actually being that rockstar, so he takes the initiative and begins working towards it instead of taking shortcuts
The fact they all explode upon defeat is kinda messed up. What did Kale have bombs planted in everyone’s chest in case they failed? Actually that does sound like something he would do.
fun fact: if you perfect parry his laser sequences it automatically breaks all of his stun gauge. makes the fight way easier if you're confident in your parry skills.
Just looking at Kale makes me wonder about this world's history. Getting a limb like Peppermint's replaced isn't a big deal, and then you have full-body prosthesis users like Kale and Roquefort.
Given how Project Armstrong is brand new, it seems that replacement limbs are a relatively recent phenomenon, or at least be cheap enough for people like Chai to afford. Kale and Roquefort are just high enough on the totem pole to get the best of the best when it comes to new prosthetic parts.
@@gidofter_lukge well, we dont know how much Chai paid, if anything at all. He was recruited right into "magnetic waste", so i assume the price was literally going to be paid off by work.
@@StagFiesta Chai didn't pay. Project Armstrong was a voluntary initiative to introduce body augmentations to the mainstream public (also the whole Spectra thing). Peppermints leg was made by her mother, the original CEO of the company.
I have absolutely no fuckin idea what this is but from someone that experienced the very first time the NIN music video was played on MTV (back when they actually played music) "I'm here for it" as the kids say.
I love playing this game mostly playing the final boss fight cuz of the music, and I can't stop playing it, I never get bored of it, I am hoping the developers make a sequel as well in the future
this is the one song I think from this game that is better in the licenced tracklist than their originals. its impressive given how good their choice was
They should add a boss rush but then again we got Rythm tower which is basically the endurance mode. The worst thing about the game is when you reach peak. The momment you finish rythm tower and the bosses on rythm master S crown you weep, for there are no more difficulties left to master. I would personally like if Rythm master instead of the D rank instant death would add more intense attacks to the bosses. For example their combos to have more hits and generally them adding more pressure to you since parrying is the most satisfying part of the game. Similar to the Samurai bot beat combo
@@lednails I thought Trent's dracula phase was underlived. He could have done a whole CD like that. This was released between TDS and the Fragile which makes it some sort of weird fever dream bonus track that doesn't really live in any era
@@neontiger1557 Those are certainly his most popular songs, but you have to listen to his entire albums to find the real gems. I think my favorite is Into the Void and Where is Everybody played back to back
the fight is awesome except one phase where you MUST use assists to even damage him but...our team can't reach us and if they could why didn't they teleport the moment there was a barrier?
808 got small but very powerful warp tech that lets her warp anything that listed on (or synced to 808 ) that lets her warp them to ya for a short time but then gets warp back back after the change has be use. But there’s no limit to warp,so once to cooldown is down she can warp them none stop
I SCREAMED when this started playing. after a couple of the previous bosses being kinda underwhelming, this PHENOMINAL boss was a great change of pace and a perfect way to end the game.
@@tuckeredout2887 I'm not trying to be rude or something, but you have a grappling hook my guy, after you went through the barrier you could've just gone flying straight to him...
one of the finest design decisions in my eyes is the "every teammate gets their hits in" beatdown sequence. even if it is a largely unused ally it lets you know your character values their help.
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Kale: "You think I can't deal with a cat?"
Narrator: "He could not, in fact, deal with a cat."
I didn't have, "Play as a cartoon cat, fighting a anime corporate villain to the beat of at Nine Inch Nails song" on my 2023 gaming bingo card... but here we are.
I don't know if I'm shocked they took the chance to belittle a NIN song by playing as a cat from the start of it, or shocked at the fact that a NIN song goes well with playing as a cat from the start of a fight.
This game as a whole is that. (it was shadow dropped)
You might have to remake that bingo card...
@@zacharymarius3725 BELITTLE???
Bingo cards are cringe.
My new favorite last words from any villain: "This is just too much work..."
I like that he takes off his coat, just to grow robot clothes, which he then takes off AGAIN later when he powers up. Just so inane, fits him perfectly.
You have to keep the drip on point
He has the drippyer robot coat underneath the drippy coat
Obviously he derives power from drip
Only the Vandelay family can own the Vandelay Drip.
Then throws everything away when it's "just too much work."
Don't get me wrong, the fact they straight up did their whole own soundtrack to fit the gameplay and be streamer safe is incredible. But Nine Inch Freakin' Nails to your Final Boss fight? Unbeatable. Thank you for this hype.
Not just that, Nine Inch Nails for the first boss too. I love a good bookend.
Yeah first and final bosses being NIN was such a boss move for this game
I feel like there is absolute intention behind the fact you're fighting tooth and nail (read: literally, with 808's nails) when Perfect Drug starts, too. It could've waited for once you have Chai back, but I feel like there's a wink and nudge here lol
The game was designed around the licensed songs and so were the new tracks. Super interesting. Must’ve been fun to take artists like Nine Inch Nails and craft music around their music
the choose of the perfect drug is mostly weird!
one of the finest design decisions in my eyes is the "every teammate gets their hits in" beatdown sequence.
even if it is a largely unused ally it lets you know your character values their help.
You gotta love how Kale isn't your typical villain. He's not strictly evil, just super convoluted and greedy. He has tech that can change the world, but he decides to use it for profit. And in the end, when he realizes that he can't beat Chai and others, he doesn't have any meltdown or doesn't attempt to appeal to MC's guilt or greed. He just gives up and explodes.
"Fuck this shit I'm done" *Proceeds to cease to exist*
Everything you just said, up to last sentence, pretty much describes real life 1% in a nutshell.
Real sigma right here. We need Vergil types of meme with Kale
@@Juggninja24well, you know, action can be taken…
i dont know i think the game portrays him as pretty strictly evil what with the literal invention of days to get more work output and whatnot ... its very silly how blatantly "anti establishment" all the little details paint the team to be and even if it is a tech industry type thing its very much rock star to be against corporate. maybe well get a berserk type backstory for kale though who knows
Love that kale just gives up and explodes.
it's fitting. his whole character is based around being lazy and wanting the quick and easy track to fame and fortune.
@@Wusodoolo In a way, like Chai.
@@SeaFR in a way, but Chai actually works towards breaking out of that cycle. He wants to be a rockstar, so he volunteers for Armstrong to fast track that dream even though he can't even play guitar. But, due to the work of the team, he goes from being this outcast wannabe rockstar to having a new family that cares and wants to see him grow into actually being that rockstar, so he takes the initiative and begins working towards it instead of taking shortcuts
The fact they all explode upon defeat is kinda messed up. What did Kale have bombs planted in everyone’s chest in case they failed? Actually that does sound like something he would do.
@@yuishishido8780 “Failure is so embarrassing it self-destructs.”
fun fact: if you perfect parry his laser sequences it automatically breaks all of his stun gauge. makes the fight way easier if you're confident in your parry skills.
That's a very useful tip actually, I had no idea
Now I can beat him on rhythm master thank you for the tip
All of his attacks can be parried to shatter his bar
I did it by parrying his whole lighting storm, didn't know you could stun him by parrying any whole sequence...
@@KirillBry parry the giant lightning storm is awesome
Just looking at Kale makes me wonder about this world's history. Getting a limb like Peppermint's replaced isn't a big deal, and then you have full-body prosthesis users like Kale and Roquefort.
Given how Project Armstrong is brand new, it seems that replacement limbs are a relatively recent phenomenon, or at least be cheap enough for people like Chai to afford. Kale and Roquefort are just high enough on the totem pole to get the best of the best when it comes to new prosthetic parts.
@@gidofter_lukge well, we dont know how much Chai paid, if anything at all. He was recruited right into "magnetic waste", so i assume the price was literally going to be paid off by work.
@@StagFiesta Chai didn't pay. Project Armstrong was a voluntary initiative to introduce body augmentations to the mainstream public (also the whole Spectra thing). Peppermints leg was made by her mother, the original CEO of the company.
Feels weird after first familiarising with this concept through CyberPunk. There's no cyberpsychosis in this world
@@laggingjaeger1148 I think that Ghost In The Shell, an anime and manga series, brought up this concept, first 😊
I did NOT expect them to use Perfect Drug for the final boss....
Dudes got a lightsaber
I have absolutely no fuckin idea what this is but from someone that experienced the very first time the NIN music video was played on MTV (back when they actually played music) "I'm here for it" as the kids say.
Instantly recognized Nine Inch Nails the moment I heard perfect drug I was incredibly shocked. They had such a masterpiece to this incredible game.
Let’s be honest. Roger Craig Smith is an amazing voice actor
Sonic is the villian
He’s great but it’s weird seeing him play the villain
Chris Redfield become mad!
Hey Kyle crane for me
Mirage is the bad guy
Narrator: He could not, in fact, deal with a cat.
It was in fact not a joke. He could not handle a cat.
it brings me joy that a nine inch nails song written for a david lynch movie is part of a soundtrack to a video game
*It turned out that he could not, in fact, deal with a cat.*
When the wind is slow and the fire's hot-- oh wait wrong game
Kale has major Handsome Jack vibes 👌
Honestly one of the Best Final Battles in Gaming History.
Korsica was seriously clutch during boss fights, given how with her debuff I can quickly stun enemies
«Don’t call it a comeback». Its toooo goood!! I dig this game
I fucking LOVE 808 she's amazing
I love playing this game mostly playing the final boss fight cuz of the music, and I can't stop playing it, I never get bored of it, I am hoping the developers make a sequel as well in the future
Giving this game more visibility and sales might help.
Probably the best game of 2023 for now and wow... This final boss is fucking hype
Hey kale Doc ock wants his arms back
I love this game it’s really awesome and honestly I would love to watch a cartoon of this game.
Kale gives off handsome Jack vibes
See what he is capable of?
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross will be proud.
this is the one song I think from this game that is better in the licenced tracklist than their originals. its impressive given how good their choice was
Wait, is the action going to the beat of the music?
Yes, the whole game goes off of the background music
@@tobiasrieper3200😮
God this is the perfect tune for the final boss of this game it's SO GOOD
This game oozes with style!
They should add a boss rush but then again we got Rythm tower which is basically the endurance mode.
The worst thing about the game is when you reach peak. The momment you finish rythm tower and the bosses on rythm master S crown you weep, for there are no more difficulties left to master. I would personally like if Rythm master instead of the D rank instant death would add more intense attacks to the bosses. For example their combos to have more hits and generally them adding more pressure to you since parrying is the most satisfying part of the game. Similar to the Samurai bot beat combo
I heard there was a nine inch nails song and i knew it was this one lol
There are actually 2 nine inch nails songs, the first boss has 1,000,000.
I love the fact his first phase is literally Vergil
First time i ever saw anyone break all 4 of the arms
Don't you have to to progress?
@@andrewjazdzyk1215 i only got to 3 before his health was whittled to the next segment. all the other's i've watched did the same thing.
@@josephfox7068 interesting, I guess I stopped attacking when I realized he was blocking and went after the arms instead.
@@andrewjazdzyk1215 I just hit him instead of the arms. Only destroyed one.
@@andrewjazdzyk1215 I believe he only blocks using those arms that needs to be broken with Macaron ability.
This boss was brutal when I first fought him
The “hey’s” aren’t charted in rock band
Listening to Kale in the Japanese dub warms my soul.
well damn now I gotta buy it
REEEESSS VS HANSIM JACKKKKKK!
yes?
God he is so fine.
I need to see if I can't find a playthrough of the trademark songs having said that the original soundtrack they made for the game is pretty good
This game reminds me of Borderlands.
NIN is so good
Possibly the best Nails song of all time
@@lednails I thought Trent's dracula phase was underlived. He could have done a whole CD like that. This was released between TDS and the Fragile which makes it some sort of weird fever dream bonus track that doesn't really live in any era
Hurt, Head Like A Hole, Closer, etc would like a word with you
@@neontiger1557 Those are certainly his most popular songs, but you have to listen to his entire albums to find the real gems. I think my favorite is Into the Void and Where is Everybody played back to back
Not gonna lie, when I bought this game Nine Inch Nails was not what I was expecting to find on here.
And I am very okay with this.
Is Chai intentionally dressed up to resemble Nero or is it just a coincidence?
The art style and character designs remind me sooo much of those CGI shows they used to have on Disney channel like Get Ed and Slugterra
Lol it just ended like that? Him EXPLODED
the fight is awesome except one phase where you MUST use assists to even damage him but...our team can't reach us and if they could why didn't they teleport the moment there was a barrier?
They're just projections. Their real body are never actually there.
808 only got of enough power to bring them to ya to deal some damg and they get warp back to the spot 808 warp them from
Witch is the the other side of that harmonic barrier
808 got small but very powerful warp tech that lets her warp anything that listed on (or synced to 808 ) that lets her warp them to ya for a short time but then gets warp back back after the change has be use. But there’s no limit to warp,so once to cooldown is down she can warp them none stop
I SCREAMED when this started playing. after a couple of the previous bosses being kinda underwhelming, this PHENOMINAL boss was a great change of pace and a perfect way to end the game.
Wait, YOU DIDN'T LIKE ROQUEFORT???
@@Colecionador7162 to be honest his boss premise is really cool but hes extremely annoying to fight in both forms
@@Colecionador7162 the laser part was horrendous. and he just KEEPS RUNNING AWAY GRR
@@tuckeredout2887 I'm not trying to be rude or something, but you have a grappling hook my guy, after you went through the barrier you could've just gone flying straight to him...
@@Colecionador7162 I TRIED THAT BRO
Awesome game
Nice. Now play it on hard mode
if hifi rush had a second game i wish closer in the next game!
Heh heh heh ... >:3
I will also mention Burn. But to be honest Perfect Drug is so damn hype.
Reminds me of Madworld
What the difficulty?
Set it to easy so I could capture the song all in one go
I'm not very good at this game but I enjoy it so
I played the game on hard on my first time and this boss was brutal so I can't blame you for putting it on easy
@@Phantom-cz9mz This was my second attempt at fighting him, I could probably go back and fight him on hard now
If you’re a fellow weeb I recommend the japanese voices
Considering it's written and directed by a guy who mainly speaks English I'm gonna stick with English for once.
@@hipsterelephant2660 That's fair :)
@Julio and tbf I usually stick with Japanese voices if I'm playing a Japanese game so I know where you're getting at.
Kale's design reminds me to Handsome Jack. Wish he's voiced by the same VA too.
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one of the finest design decisions in my eyes is the "every teammate gets their hits in" beatdown sequence.
even if it is a largely unused ally it lets you know your character values their help.
Why did you comment this twice lol