Power Slave is one of (if not THE) best first person games I remember playing. In fact, I still have my Saturn and it is among the titles I treasure. LOVE the game as a whole. Great video! Also I might add: one of the best soundtracks ever to hit my ears.
One of my childhood's favorite games. What a music, what an atmosphere, what a gameplay! Think that Tomb Raider and Powerslave were best adventure games of that era. Thanks a lot Lobotomy for the masterpiece, thanks CGS for a story about those brilliant guys.
This has to be one of the coolest documentaries we have ever seen! we are big fans of the works of Lobotomy Software and to see such a well deserved and well made look into the incredible, and we would say, tragic history behind this great development studio is simply excellent. It is thorough, well voiced and has impeccable structuring. Thank you for this.
Thank you for a wonderful and enlightening tribute to the creators of one of my most fondly remembered gaming experiences that I shared with my brother. Such a tightly polished and memorable game with great visuals, music and level design. A work of art, really. I am in the UK, so I echo your sentiments regarding Sunken Palace. That is such an intimidating level, like Labyrinth Zone from Sonic 1 on steroids. The haunting music certainly didn't help. I remember how good it felt to finally see the camel at the end of that one.
Huge shout out for Lobotomy Software!! I used to play Exhumed with my mom (mom loves Egypt and was very satisfied with game aesthetics!) and dad on Saturn back in the 1999/2000 - I remember time when I was on summer camp and can't wait to get back home to continue with them, when I returned they were already few levels furher equiped with Ring of Ra and I was so happy, after few months we beated the game, we tried to collect all statuettes (of course, we failed because of the lack of internet and tutorials for 100% game progress haha!) and these are one of the most valuable gaming memories in my life.. I still play Powerslave EX sometimes to refresh all those beautifull memories again. The game is genius - level design, music, gameplay, emotions that game left in me for rest of my life ...just everything, truly one of the best games I ever played and I will never forget all those good times spent with game. If there is chance that anybody from Lobotomy Software will read this, I would like to say one thing - Thank you for this masterpiece, you are legends!
I discovered Powerslave in 2005 when I didn't have Internet access and that CD full of old school FPS CD rips. Even though I didn't know the 90's computer gaming era very well (I was born the same year Lobotomy was created), I knew I found something special and this is probably what gave me this crave for old FPS games. Anyway, thanks for this beautiful tribute to one of the greatest devs team ever. I'll share it around.
I've used to play this game all the time, even today I still play it (PS1 version of Exhumed), but I still can't find all the dolls, mainly because until now I didn't know you could grenade jump :/
Wow what a great video! So refreshing compared to endless videos informing me that E.T. 2600 was the sole cause of the video game crash (it wasn't) or how amazing Sonic 2 was or Mega Man etc endlessly. No effort put into videos like that, mostly just passing on what most of us know ad-nauseam :p I wish more videos were like this, work actually went into it, nice narration, no bias or fanboy ramblings and full of info I was not aware of, THIS is a prime example of the videos I love to watch straight though.
The video is good as the company itself, (haven't even played the game yet, so I can't say much). I find it so interesting that such a niche, *fantastic* documentary about an obscure game is obscure. It really shows who cares (and those that don't) about obscure and forgotten games that don't get discussed and hyped currently. This is the most balanced, unbiased documentation of a game I have ever seen and come to know (I can't think of any others), with so much effort put in.
Currently rediscovering the amazing Exhumed, and just discovered this documentary. Brilliant. :-). I was a massive Lobotomy fan on the Saturn back in the day (I spent so much money on the Saturn!), but I'm replaying the PSX version of Exhumed right now. Despite the claims it is inferior to the Saturn, there's really not much in it at all. It seems to me as a Saturn fan that in reality what you gain with one thing you lose with another, and vice versa. But the game still stands up today and is amazing fun on either platform. A must play retro game.
Amazingly detailed video. I was led here because of memories from Death Tank. I remember playing it with my brother as a kid. I even used to copy down and draw the Lobotomy logo! My brother owned the Sega Saturn and we would play Duke Nukem 3D and Quake together. I also remember (but never got to play) Exhumed, it is the reason I know the meaning of the word because I had to look it up.
This was both sad and a real treat to watch at the same time. I'm a sucker for ancient Egypt so naturally I bought this game back when it was new. I'm actually remixing a track from this game next week 😄 Kudos for this great video.
Exhumed on PSX was THE BEST fps that i play in my life. Graphic,puzzle,enemy,Egipt theme and MUSIC...Absolute MAGIC! Thank you for this documentary i was watching this with tears in my eyes. Thank You Lobotomy
Found this by accident. Very well done and very interesting. I also played the Saturn version of Exhumed some years back and was quite surprised, that it's actually a very, very good game. A real pity, that these geniuses weren't properly paid for their efforts.
@Tatsu Mainframe Thank you for this wonderfully done documentary! Loved every minute of it. Honestly better done than most video game docs found on Netflix or Prime video no joke! Giving you a sub just on this video alone. Bravo to you sir! 👏
Excellent work, I'm thoroughly ashamed it has taken me this long to get around to watching this. First off, I appreciate the nod in the credits! Next, I really appreciate the mix of detailed info and commentary, the blurb about "blur-o-rama" N64 graphics had me cracking up. The Lobotomy guys were a great group, and definitely appreciative to their fanbase, as well as any publicity they could get. I still remember being flown out to their offices to see the early versions of Duke and Quake, and playing some solid matches of Death Tank with them, and Jevons. Good times, good memories; thank you for keeping it alive!
Wow, what a brilliant video! Thank you so much for doing such an in-depth documentary about this awesome game and the company. There are many great games out there but Powerslave (or Exhumed in my case) will always have that special place in my heart :)
I have been impressed by what this company did on the Saturn so I came here to see this video. But since I always thought it's a small not very known company, I kept wondering "What? A 1 hour documentary on this company? Isn't that excessive?". But then watching the video and realizing what they have achieved in 2 years and all the struggles they went through, I grew respect on them, and sometimes there are small teams who deserve more, it's just that they failed to stay that we don't hear about them. It just blows my mind. There is a lot of interesting stories in this video, I totally enjoyed it, and it makes me wanna open my Saturn and try this game now (I have only tried to play it seriously on PC some time ago). Wow, I am gonna check your other videos. I think another underrated company that I'd like to see a documentary about it is Looking Glass.
This video is amazing. It deserves 1 million views. Thank you for this. I was one of the few people in the USA that had a Saturn and got to play this game back in the day.
Powerslave/Exhumed is a must have gem, the PC-DOS and the 2 console versions are defenitly worth getting, although it's sad that there's no source code for the PC-DOS version, even though there's a patch that fixes the strafe issue, but still, if there was the source code, then this game could get more attention, also that M-60, now that's what you call a machine gun! Not to mention the Cobra Staff and the Sacred Manacle/Eye of Rah, these are 2 of my favorite weapons in the game, they are creative and sound menancing. Overall, it's easily one of the best FPS games i ever played.
Powerslave remains one of the all time greatest games I have played in my lifetime, and on a console I felt "stuck" with for some time, as I couldn't afford a PS1, and got a Sega Saturn dirt cheap. This would change the moment I found this game in a bargin bin, as even back then- no one appreciated this game. Even after I got a PS1, and played tons of games, all the way to the current gen of console gaming and hell, even PC gaming- This game remains something VERY special, and unmatched. Graphically of course, it doesn't hold a candle to what you see nowadays, BUT in terms of art design, level design, and gameplay? It's one of the best games ever made. OH YEAH - This video is fantastic, the amount of information and commentary given, is outstanding in terms of quality, and for being really entertaining to listen to/watch.
What a video!!! I don't subscribe often as I think most 'youtubers' don't appreciate how valuable one person's attention is. But subbed, then looking forward to your archives and eagerly await further videos. Ok, I'm scaring myself with my grovelling. But the appreciation in this video is through the roof.
ExHumed was with Command & Conquer (music used in this ExHumed minidocu!) my favourite on my Sega Saturn. Played it many many times and unlocked all secrets. One of my friends played it also at my home and later bought the PC version of the game. To our surprise that PC game got completely redesigned levels. And those levels worked different. The PC version got their levels more in one "box". All passageways and rooms filled together one box. Where the Saturn version has more three dimensional structures, spacious air and floors spreading out in all directions from low levels to higher up. More like one big spiderweb. But visuals more pixelated. I was also dissapointed at the reviews in Dutch gaming outlets. Most red magazine PowerUnlimited gave a 7.1 by just playing the first levels. Those boys where heavely fans of the Playstation, every game on that platform gained a full point more. Do not underestimate their influence on the talk of teenagers and how succesfull consoles get at those times. At that date we had no cheap broadband internet to check everything ourselves.
Great doc and opened my eyes to alot I didn't know about Labotomy. I loved Exhumed on the PSX and my original copy still takes it's pride place among my all time favs. I still remember being drawn toward that bleep sound in the level, what is it and where's it coming from ? When I finally cracked open a wall and found a part of the spaceship, I was instantly hooked on trying to find them all. This is when I realised that Exhumed was more than just a fps. The artifacts, the excellent music and the hidden secrets all contributed to making this one of the best games ever and I've always wondered why it lacked the recognition I felt it deserved. Thanks for uploading.
As a Saturn owner i would always look forward to titles from Lobotomy. They really knew how to push & make good use of the consoles' graphical capabilities.
Rediscovered Powerslave recently in form of the PS1 version and I was impressed and share your opinion that it is way underrated. Considering it came out around the same time as Quake 2, I guess the comparably outdated graphics also played into the reception. Anyway, great vid. I can tell you put a lot of time / work into this.
There's also an interesting interview with Brian McNeely and Unseen64. Really fascinating stuff: www.unseen64.net/2015/03/09/interview-brian-mcneely-lobotomy-software/
@@TatsuMainframe1 I did not know you actually responded. Thank you for the response. I am guessing you replied to my old comment 2 years ago, before my old account was suspended.
I grew up in Seattle and because of what happened to this company in such a short time have never heard of them but I am now(because of this vid) very familiar with their work. wonderful docu!
This is a wonderfully well researched retrospective on a developer that deserves far greater recognition. It's unfortunate that the console version of Exhumed/Powerslave will likely never see a digital rerelease, and so many new players will never get to experience it in all its greatness. Thanks for creating and sharing this very insightful video.
great job guys, i always love to watch a pice of gaming history and this video deserve at least one achievement: "make search for this game and play it...about...RIGHT NOW!"
All I can say is wow... Just wow... I am glad to know such a hidden gem that was almost lost within the sands of time... Also I kudos you upon the very detailed and oh so interesting documentary as well.
Thank you for this awesome trip back into the deep 90s! I really enjoyed this video! I had never heard of Lobotomy Software until now or Exhumed, even though I was a huge fan of FPS back then. You really put some effort in this documentary. I loved the footage, but also your narration. I can't believe you didn't get more views! You should do a similar video about other great studios as well. You mentioned Looking Glass, so you're probably aware that it shares parallels to Lobotomy Software in terms of the quality games they released. How about it? :)
Hi, this was done so as in order to give media companies time to compile articles if they felt they wanted to feature Lobotomy in time for their Anniversary in 2013. These include Retro Gamer magazine, Future publishing, Gamespot, IGN, Kotaku, Eurogamer or anyone else really.
31:44 - Name of music? Please, I've been trying to find it for years now! UPDATE: Tastu already responded but it was on a comment I made from my old account. Since it was silently suspended without warning by TH-cam for very vaguely explained reasons, the comment has automatically been hidden by TH-cam. For those also trying to find the music... Radiant Silvergun - Origin th-cam.com/video/QVioL09J2Gc/w-d-xo.html
Such a good appraisal of the game it deserves. Definitely the most underrated game I've ever played, and the controls and graphics would be a barrier to make it even harder to appreciate for players who never played it back then.
Great video, you sure put way more effort into this than TH-cam reviewers usually do. I too remember Exhumed as "just another Doom clone" from back then, and I have played it for like 10 minutes only. I guess I will power on my 486/133 and give it a try :) It is hard to believe that they ended like this, undercharging their work... I mean how hard is it to feed 20 employees off 3 games for 2 years.. :/
Also, you obviously didn't watch the part of the video where it explains that the port of Doom was done by Rage Software did that. You're quite typical of what I claimed in the video 'the Treasure fanboi' really. I'm one myself and and happy to compare the two companies.
This is a very insightful documentary. I really need to play Exhumed. A game that done what Metroid Prime did, 6 years before I did it, deserves a hell of a lot more praise than this got.
Thanks so much for putting this together. I've become a bit of an early FPS obsessive but havn't got round to Power Slave yet. What in your opinion would be the definitive version? Currently enjoying Grezzo 2 in small doses of insanity. All the best, Thanks again.
This is such an amazing video. Thank you for this. Really neat that Richard Leadbetter did all he could to promote the game. Love his work at Digital Foundry nowadays. Always heard about this game on Saturn, but I like many others dismissed it as another Doom clone. You've fully convinced me to pick it up on Saturn -- my favorite game console.
wow! I found this 6 years later but who cares? I totally loved this video about one of my all-time favorite developers! excellent video! I applaude you!
I found out about Lobotomy just the other week. Currently playing Quake on my Saturn. It's so good! It's antiquated for sure but I'm playing with god mode on and I'm just enjoying the hell out of the gameplay and visuals, it's looks fantastic in S-Video on a Trinitron. Such a shame that they weren't able to last as a studio. Thanks for making this video, as long as good games are available to play, new fans will find them and enjoy them.
Exhumed on the Saturn and Playstation were no mere Doom clones, they were in my opinion far more diverse in their make up and design layout.My particular favourite version was the Saturn version which really was a remarkable achievement on a console that was at the time damned for not being able to do 3D.It most certainly could do 3D as testifies by it's wonderful gameplay and great visuals. I salute you Lobotomy Software and thank you!!
One of the best developers ever. Those guys did things with the Saturn everyone said couldn't be done. They hated to code on that contrary machine and against all odds, they pulled it off like a dirty sock. Death Tank Forever!
I had this game on psx back in the day and i played it for maybe a hour and i didnt get how to progress ( i was 8yo) and this game confused the living hell out of me because i was used to titles like wolfenstein and doom. Anyway i started collecting for sega saturn when i was 19 and this is 9 years ago upon typing this. And when i picked up Exhumed i was very eager to play and master the game i so utterly failed at as a young kid. So far i have gotten to the water level and its pretty damn hard but i cant stop playing for many hours at a time anyways. It really sucks me in being an old fps fanboy. Man i was blown away by how emerged i got by this game. It is a masterpeice and reminds me alot of Metroid prime in how you progress within the games enviroment. I just ordered a new battery for my saturn as the one i had died today! (damn save is gone) i need to play this and finish it this time! Cant wait! Great dev making this game it deserves alot more credit and praise!
Fair assertion and yeah you're right I could well have compared them to other musch more similar companies, but for me (remember this is subjective and basedon personal opinion), but I have respected Treasure for their short and sweet approach; they refused to make sequels for a long time and while they didn't create many games, what they did create was technically amazing. Same with Lobotomy. They made a few games, but what they did make was technically amazing. That's why I view them as I do.
I still have my huge pile of SSM's in the loft lol The best issue being the one that came with Christmas Nights :D Good job on the vid too, very well researched and put together.
The remake is finally here!! Yeeeeeeeees!!!! Currently playing on Switch by the way peeps :) th-cam.com/video/sWmpDhGCBgg/w-d-xo.html
Most underrated FPS of all time. Exhumed is a master piece!
21:44
Carmack: You'll never get Quake on the Sega Saturn.
Lobotomy: Hold my beer!
DashieSparkle LOL
Power Slave is one of (if not THE) best first person games I remember playing. In fact, I still have my Saturn and it is among the titles I treasure. LOVE the game as a whole. Great video!
Also I might add: one of the best soundtracks ever to hit my ears.
One of my childhood's favorite games. What a music, what an atmosphere, what a gameplay! Think that Tomb Raider and Powerslave were best adventure games of that era.
Thanks a lot Lobotomy for the masterpiece, thanks CGS for a story about those brilliant guys.
This has to be one of the coolest documentaries we have ever seen! we are big fans of the works of Lobotomy Software and to see such a well deserved and well made look into the incredible, and we would say, tragic history behind this great development studio is simply excellent. It is thorough, well voiced and has impeccable structuring. Thank you for this.
I smell the potential for a Powerslave 2 kickstarter.
Thank you for a wonderful and enlightening tribute to the creators of one of my most fondly remembered gaming experiences that I shared with my brother. Such a tightly polished and memorable game with great visuals, music and level design. A work of art, really. I am in the UK, so I echo your sentiments regarding Sunken Palace. That is such an intimidating level, like Labyrinth Zone from Sonic 1 on steroids. The haunting music certainly didn't help. I remember how good it felt to finally see the camel at the end of that one.
Thanks for the video. Powerslave/Exhumed is still one of the best games I have ever played. It is pity that it didn't have sequel.
Huge shout out for Lobotomy Software!! I used to play Exhumed with my mom (mom loves Egypt and was very satisfied with game aesthetics!) and dad on Saturn back in the 1999/2000 - I remember time when I was on summer camp and can't wait to get back home to continue with them, when I returned they were already few levels furher equiped with Ring of Ra and I was so happy, after few months we beated the game, we tried to collect all statuettes (of course, we failed because of the lack of internet and tutorials for 100% game progress haha!) and these are one of the most valuable gaming memories in my life.. I still play Powerslave EX sometimes to refresh all those beautifull memories again. The game is genius - level design, music, gameplay, emotions that game left in me for rest of my life ...just everything, truly one of the best games I ever played and I will never forget all those good times spent with game. If there is chance that anybody from Lobotomy Software will read this, I would like to say one thing - Thank you for this masterpiece, you are legends!
I discovered Powerslave in 2005 when I didn't have Internet access and that CD full of old school FPS CD rips. Even though I didn't know the 90's computer gaming era very well (I was born the same year Lobotomy was created), I knew I found something special and this is probably what gave me this crave for old FPS games. Anyway, thanks for this beautiful tribute to one of the greatest devs team ever. I'll share it around.
I've used to play this game all the time, even today I still play it (PS1 version of Exhumed), but I still can't find all the dolls, mainly because until now I didn't know you could grenade jump :/
Awesome video!
Wow what a great video! So refreshing compared to endless videos informing me that E.T. 2600 was the sole cause of the video game crash (it wasn't) or how amazing Sonic 2 was or Mega Man etc endlessly. No effort put into videos like that, mostly just passing on what most of us know ad-nauseam :p I wish more videos were like this, work actually went into it, nice narration, no bias or fanboy ramblings and full of info I was not aware of, THIS is a prime example of the videos I love to watch straight though.
The video is good as the company itself, (haven't even played the game yet, so I can't say much). I find it so interesting that such a niche, *fantastic* documentary about an obscure game is obscure. It really shows who cares (and those that don't) about obscure and forgotten games that don't get discussed and hyped currently. This is the most balanced, unbiased documentation of a game I have ever seen and come to know (I can't think of any others), with so much effort put in.
Would love to see exhumed/powerslave remade for xbla/psn! Just had to repurchase a copy for the saturn, now just to buy a saturn again!
38:15 goddamn only 12,000 copies manufactured?!
Anyone know where that's documented? That would definitely explain its crazy pricetag these days...
I just stumbled onto this amazing documentary through back channels and Wikipedia pages. Very well produced and a great homage to the game.
Currently rediscovering the amazing Exhumed, and just discovered this documentary. Brilliant. :-). I was a massive Lobotomy fan on the Saturn back in the day (I spent so much money on the Saturn!), but I'm replaying the PSX version of Exhumed right now. Despite the claims it is inferior to the Saturn, there's really not much in it at all. It seems to me as a Saturn fan that in reality what you gain with one thing you lose with another, and vice versa. But the game still stands up today and is amazing fun on either platform. A must play retro game.
Amazingly detailed video. I was led here because of memories from Death Tank. I remember playing it with my brother as a kid. I even used to copy down and draw the Lobotomy logo! My brother owned the Sega Saturn and we would play Duke Nukem 3D and Quake together. I also remember (but never got to play) Exhumed, it is the reason I know the meaning of the word because I had to look it up.
This was both sad and a real treat to watch at the same time. I'm a sucker for ancient Egypt so naturally I bought this game back when it was new. I'm actually remixing a track from this game next week 😄 Kudos for this great video.
Exhumed on PSX was THE BEST fps that i play in my life.
Graphic,puzzle,enemy,Egipt theme and MUSIC...Absolute MAGIC!
Thank you for this documentary i was watching this with tears in my eyes.
Thank You Lobotomy
Same here, one of best childhood gaming moments!!
Well done. Thanks for taking the time to pay tribute to Lobotomy - what they did, they did with passion and great know-how.
Found this by accident. Very well done and very interesting. I also played the Saturn version of Exhumed some years back and was quite surprised, that it's actually a very, very good game. A real pity, that these geniuses weren't properly paid for their efforts.
@Tatsu Mainframe Thank you for this wonderfully done documentary! Loved every minute of it. Honestly better done than most video game docs found on Netflix or Prime video no joke!
Giving you a sub just on this video alone. Bravo to you sir! 👏
Extremely detailed and intelligent "review". Thank you.
Excellent work, I'm thoroughly ashamed it has taken me this long to get around to watching this. First off, I appreciate the nod in the credits! Next, I really appreciate the mix of detailed info and commentary, the blurb about "blur-o-rama" N64 graphics had me cracking up. The Lobotomy guys were a great group, and definitely appreciative to their fanbase, as well as any publicity they could get. I still remember being flown out to their offices to see the early versions of Duke and Quake, and playing some solid matches of Death Tank with them, and Jevons. Good times, good memories; thank you for keeping it alive!
This video is waaaaay better than I was expecting! Nicely done!
2012.... this video is a masterpiece. Each time I watch this documentary, I always end up learning something new.
Had the original on Saturn and recently finished the Playstaiton verison. Both good fun.
one of the best gaming videos on youtube! awesome job!!
Excellent documentary! I remember seeing Exhumed featured in the magazines of the day and was impressed by its look.
I really enjoyed this video, very good work, especially for 2012! I really appreciate all the effort you must have put into it.
Wow, what a brilliant video! Thank you so much for doing such an in-depth documentary about this awesome game and the company. There are many great games out there but Powerslave (or Exhumed in my case) will always have that special place in my heart :)
Remastered is out boooys!
I have been impressed by what this company did on the Saturn so I came here to see this video. But since I always thought it's a small not very known company, I kept wondering "What? A 1 hour documentary on this company? Isn't that excessive?".
But then watching the video and realizing what they have achieved in 2 years and all the struggles they went through, I grew respect on them, and sometimes there are small teams who deserve more, it's just that they failed to stay that we don't hear about them. It just blows my mind. There is a lot of interesting stories in this video, I totally enjoyed it, and it makes me wanna open my Saturn and try this game now (I have only tried to play it seriously on PC some time ago).
Wow, I am gonna check your other videos. I think another underrated company that I'd like to see a documentary about it is Looking Glass.
This video is amazing. It deserves 1 million views. Thank you for this. I was one of the few people in the USA that had a Saturn and got to play this game back in the day.
What a sensational video! It's been a while since I've seen anyone talk about Lobotomy Software.
Very well done sir! Thanks for putting this together!
Powerslave/Exhumed is a must have gem, the PC-DOS and the 2 console versions are defenitly worth getting, although it's sad that there's no source code for the PC-DOS version, even though there's a patch that fixes the strafe issue, but still, if there was the source code, then this game could get more attention, also that M-60, now that's what you call a machine gun!
Not to mention the Cobra Staff and the Sacred Manacle/Eye of Rah, these are 2 of my favorite weapons in the game, they are creative and sound menancing.
Overall, it's easily one of the best FPS games i ever played.
>implying Daikatana failed because of bad marketing.
wot m8. did you ever even daikatana?? It's bad, dude.
Very good this channel needs to grow... Hands down.
Powerslave remains one of the all time greatest games I have played in my lifetime, and on a console I felt "stuck" with for some time, as I couldn't afford a PS1, and got a Sega Saturn dirt cheap. This would change the moment I found this game in a bargin bin, as even back then- no one appreciated this game.
Even after I got a PS1, and played tons of games, all the way to the current gen of console gaming and hell, even PC gaming- This game remains something VERY special, and unmatched. Graphically of course, it doesn't hold a candle to what you see nowadays, BUT in terms of art design, level design, and gameplay?
It's one of the best games ever made.
OH YEAH - This video is fantastic, the amount of information and commentary given, is outstanding in terms of quality, and for being really entertaining to listen to/watch.
Underrated video about an underrated game ! Great work for this video.
i love the credits song, its the power slave original soundtrack.. so relaxing and nostalgic
What a video!!!
I don't subscribe often as I think most 'youtubers' don't appreciate how valuable one person's attention is.
But subbed, then looking forward to your archives and eagerly await further videos.
Ok, I'm scaring myself with my grovelling.
But the appreciation in this video is through the roof.
So, with Powerslave Exhumed released today, it begs the question: would you consider revisiting this amazing game?
YES!! :P
viewing in the futuristic year of 2020 to say that this video is excellent
Nicely done! Props for including Torico!
ExHumed was with Command & Conquer (music used in this ExHumed minidocu!) my favourite on my Sega Saturn. Played it many many times and unlocked all secrets. One of my friends played it also at my home and later bought the PC version of the game. To our surprise that PC game got completely redesigned levels. And those levels worked different. The PC version got their levels more in one "box". All passageways and rooms filled together one box. Where the Saturn version has more three dimensional structures, spacious air and floors spreading out in all directions from low levels to higher up. More like one big spiderweb. But visuals more pixelated.
I was also dissapointed at the reviews in Dutch gaming outlets. Most red magazine PowerUnlimited gave a 7.1 by just playing the first levels. Those boys where heavely fans of the Playstation, every game on that platform gained a full point more. Do not underestimate their influence on the talk of teenagers and how succesfull consoles get at those times. At that date we had no cheap broadband internet to check everything ourselves.
Excellent work with this documentary. Well played sir, well played.
Great doc and opened my eyes to alot I didn't know about Labotomy. I loved Exhumed on the PSX and my original copy still takes it's pride place among my all time favs. I still remember being drawn toward that bleep sound in the level, what is it and where's it coming from ? When I finally cracked open a wall and found a part of the spaceship, I was instantly hooked on trying to find them all. This is when I realised that Exhumed was more than just a fps. The artifacts, the excellent music and the hidden secrets all contributed to making this one of the best games ever and I've always wondered why it lacked the recognition I felt it deserved.
Thanks for uploading.
As a Saturn owner i would always look forward to titles from Lobotomy. They really knew how to push & make good use of the consoles' graphical capabilities.
Yeah you're right there. I used to look forward to SSM's coverage and was so excited at every news snippet :P
Me too I had every official Sega Saturn magazine. Great days indeed
Rediscovered Powerslave recently in form of the PS1 version and I was impressed and share your opinion that it is way underrated. Considering it came out around the same time as Quake 2, I guess the comparably outdated graphics also played into the reception.
Anyway, great vid. I can tell you put a lot of time / work into this.
I wondered how long that would drag out. Very good documentary.
There's also an interesting interview with Brian McNeely and Unseen64. Really fascinating stuff: www.unseen64.net/2015/03/09/interview-brian-mcneely-lobotomy-software/
+Tatsu Mainframe Well I went there.
I want to see that Aquaria game!!!
Sorry for the insane delay. but that music was from Radiant Silvergun. The track is called Origin th-cam.com/video/QVioL09J2Gc/w-d-xo.html
@@TatsuMainframe1 I did not know you actually responded. Thank you for the response.
I am guessing you replied to my old comment 2 years ago, before my old account was suspended.
thanks for this video. i am a massive fan of exhumed and this video is a great.
I grew up in Seattle and because of what happened to this company in such a short time have never heard of them but I am now(because of this vid) very familiar with their work. wonderful docu!
This is a wonderfully well researched retrospective on a developer that deserves far greater recognition. It's unfortunate that the console version of Exhumed/Powerslave will likely never see a digital rerelease, and so many new players will never get to experience it in all its greatness. Thanks for creating and sharing this very insightful video.
im so impressed with the job u did man awesome...
great job guys, i always love to watch a pice of gaming history and this video deserve at least one achievement: "make search for this game and play it...about...RIGHT NOW!"
This is a beautiful informative video of a great game company!
All I can say is wow... Just wow... I am glad to know such a hidden gem that was almost lost within the sands of time... Also I kudos you upon the very detailed and oh so interesting documentary as well.
Thank you for this awesome trip back into the deep 90s! I really enjoyed this video! I had never heard of Lobotomy Software until now or Exhumed, even though I was a huge fan of FPS back then.
You really put some effort in this documentary. I loved the footage, but also your narration. I can't believe you didn't get more views! You should do a similar video about other great studios as well. You mentioned Looking Glass, so you're probably aware that it shares parallels to Lobotomy Software in terms of the quality games they released. How about it? :)
Hi, this was done so as in order to give media companies time to compile articles if they felt they wanted to feature Lobotomy in time for their Anniversary in 2013. These include Retro Gamer magazine, Future publishing, Gamespot, IGN, Kotaku, Eurogamer or anyone else really.
Awesome video! kept me hooked all the hour long.. i am a huge Lobotomy fan (Saturn was my console of choice in early nineties..)
31:44 - Name of music? Please, I've been trying to find it for years now!
UPDATE: Tastu already responded but it was on a comment I made from my old account. Since it was silently suspended without warning by TH-cam for very vaguely explained reasons, the comment has automatically been hidden by TH-cam.
For those also trying to find the music...
Radiant Silvergun - Origin
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Such a good appraisal of the game it deserves. Definitely the most underrated game I've ever played, and the controls and graphics would be a barrier to make it even harder to appreciate for players who never played it back then.
Great video, you sure put way more effort into this than TH-cam reviewers usually do. I too remember Exhumed as "just another Doom clone" from back then, and I have played it for like 10 minutes only. I guess I will power on my 486/133 and give it a try :) It is hard to believe that they ended like this, undercharging their work... I mean how hard is it to feed 20 employees off 3 games for 2 years.. :/
Also, you obviously didn't watch the part of the video where it explains that the port of Doom was done by Rage Software did that. You're quite typical of what I claimed in the video 'the Treasure fanboi' really. I'm one myself and and happy to compare the two companies.
Fantastic video. Lobotomy were fabulous and exhumed remains the best FPS ever made, with Mario IV level design perfection
This is beautiful.
really good in deep video, there a lot of channels that can learn from you.
This is a very insightful documentary. I really need to play Exhumed. A game that done what Metroid Prime did, 6 years before I did it, deserves a hell of a lot more praise than this got.
Thanks so much for putting this together. I've become a bit of an early FPS obsessive but havn't got round to Power Slave yet. What in your opinion would be the definitive version? Currently enjoying Grezzo 2 in small doses of insanity. All the best, Thanks again.
Very good vid! Subbed!
Great documentary on Lobotomy.
Hey, i was wondering what is the name of a song starting at 35:19? Couldn't find it in the powerslave OST.
This is such an amazing video. Thank you for this. Really neat that Richard Leadbetter did all he could to promote the game. Love his work at Digital Foundry nowadays.
Always heard about this game on Saturn, but I like many others dismissed it as another Doom clone. You've fully convinced me to pick it up on Saturn -- my favorite game console.
wow! I found this 6 years later but who cares? I totally loved this video about one of my all-time favorite developers! excellent video! I applaude you!
I found out about Lobotomy just the other week. Currently playing Quake on my Saturn. It's so good! It's antiquated for sure but I'm playing with god mode on and I'm just enjoying the hell out of the gameplay and visuals, it's looks fantastic in S-Video on a Trinitron. Such a shame that they weren't able to last as a studio. Thanks for making this video, as long as good games are available to play, new fans will find them and enjoy them.
Exhumed on the Saturn and Playstation were no mere Doom clones, they were in my opinion far more diverse in their make up and design layout.My particular favourite version was the Saturn version which really was a remarkable achievement on a console that was at the time damned for not being able to do 3D.It most certainly could do 3D as testifies by it's wonderful gameplay and great visuals.
I salute you Lobotomy Software and thank you!!
Best review quality Ive ever seen, feel sorry for Lobotomy Software.
Thanks team CGS
My favorite games company ever. Deserved so much more and totally miss those days when I would read about what game they were working on.
Lobotomy and Naughty Dog, best game devs ever. Seriously I hope Ezra is doing well now, that was some mad talent, respect
R.I.P Labotomy software. first person shooters on the Sega Saturn were nothing without you.
Well this explains why Powerslave is so hard to find and costs an arm and a leg. Nice video.
Agreed glad to meet others like yourself :)
One of the best developers ever. Those guys did things with the Saturn everyone said couldn't be done. They hated to code on that contrary machine and against all odds, they pulled it off like a dirty sock. Death Tank Forever!
Now on GOG and Nightdive is working on a remaster of this classic!!
Great doc
Thanks for the video! Is nice! Good homage!
I had this game on psx back in the day and i played it for maybe a hour and i didnt get how to progress ( i was 8yo) and this game confused the living hell out of me because i was used to titles like wolfenstein and doom.
Anyway i started collecting for sega saturn when i was 19 and this is 9 years ago upon typing this.
And when i picked up Exhumed i was very eager to play and master the game i so utterly failed at as a young kid. So far i have gotten to the water level and its pretty damn hard but i cant stop playing for many hours at a time anyways. It really sucks me in being an old fps fanboy.
Man i was blown away by how emerged i got by this game. It is a masterpeice and reminds me alot of Metroid prime in how you progress within the games enviroment.
I just ordered a new battery for my saturn as the one i had died today! (damn save is gone) i need to play this and finish it this time! Cant wait!
Great dev making this game it deserves alot more credit and praise!
wow awesome work. Learned thing didnt know before. Didnt even know TR came out on the saturn thought it was playstation.
That's a really sad story, really a 'pity to know that this amazing dev house was defunct in it's days of glory
Omg exhumed 2 I would have loved to see that,
Fair assertion and yeah you're right I could well have compared them to other musch more similar companies, but for me (remember this is subjective and basedon personal opinion), but I have respected Treasure for their short and sweet approach; they refused to make sequels for a long time and while they didn't create many games, what they did create was technically amazing. Same with Lobotomy. They made a few games, but what they did make was technically amazing. That's why I view them as I do.
Any word from the developers on what their main influences were for PS, besides initially ultima underworld?
22:16 What's the source of the leaked admission? I'd love to read this.
Indeed, the only sources I can find is on the unreleased SlaveDriver version, not any prior attempts.
great vid!
I still have my huge pile of SSM's in the loft lol The best issue being the one that came with Christmas Nights :D
Good job on the vid too, very well researched and put together.