Emotions during this game: Start: This game is so colorful and bright and fun! 2nd World: I love this game! After unlocking the 3rd hidden world: It doesn't end. This level: *throws Wii U at wall*
Quite the opposite actually, sadly. It's rare that I derive enjoyment out of anything these days.. crippling depression is a bitch. James & Mike makes me happy though
I totally agree. And last episode, I was like, They jacked up the difficulty way too hard. But Mike was like, Usually I complain about that, but I see what they're going for here with a marathon. And I guess I agree. But, holy crap, this was hard. But I agree with you that it was fun as heck to watch.
Super Mario Odyssey has made me appreciate this game more in retrospect. When I was playing 3D World, all the time I was thinking "this is nice but I wish we had a new game in the style of 64 and Sunshine". After playing Odyssey I realized both type of games have their virtues and defects and are equally enjoyable yet different.
3D world has the best coop of any 3D mario. That for me just gives the game his place alongside the other master pieces. I had so much enjoyment of playing this with my friends and family. Easy for newcomers, hard for dedicated players, just like the others. I wouldn't mind at all a new entry in the 3dland/world series for the switch, specially with the multiplayer enphasis of the console
"It's not as good as Sunshine, Galaxy, or Odyssey, " Words cannot express the degree to which I enjoyed 3D World more than Odyssey. Odyssey, in spite of outstandingly well designed controls and presentation, was hardly even a game. There were so many moons, and they were all so easy to get (walk three steps to the left. Congradualtions, you got a power moon!) that the actual gameplay was the digital equivalent of dangling keys in front of an infant. "Ooo, look how shiny this is!" accounted for around 90% of Odyssey's "gameplay". A truly shallow experience.
Justin Parris, i understand what you are saying, but at the same time it feels like you are only refering to the endgame content of the game, because every time that you enter a new world in mario odyssey you have clear objectives and the world plays very similar to a typical mario level. And you even fight one or two bosses in each major world. The only difference is that the game allows you to play the way you want to play, so you cna go out of the way to collect some random moons every time you explore a new world. But that doesn't change the fact that the game has some very clear objectives that you can pretty much follow and finish the game without collecting a whole bunch of "pointless" moons
" but at the same time it feels like you are only refering to the endgame content of the game," Just the opposite. The end game content is where you find the only glimmer of "game" in this game. There are at least some power moons in the end game that offer some level of challenge or interesting interactivity. The objectives when you reach a new world in the main game are hardly objectives at all, and mostly consist of walking around the world one time. It's a virtual tour of the new place you're in. Then as soon as you've walked around the block, before you've actually had to do much of anything, they take you to a new world because if they don't constantly inject the novelty of new areas, the shallowness of what you're actually doing is revealed.
My son's Curious George game aimed at toddlers shouldn't offer me a more engaging platforming experience with actual challenges than Nintendo's main line Mario game.
It's amazing, with how many games Mike plays, that he doesn't explore the controls for characters, even after James told him Rosalina has a spin attack... Ugh. IT'S A SECOND JUMP, MIKE!!!
That "3D shit" has been around in the Mario series for TWENTY TWO YEARS now. Mike was 15 when most of that shit was introduced in Mario 64. I know they both enjoy the classics, but two decades is a loooooong fucking time to figure out how long jump in a Mario game XD
Um... why? Friendship would be over as soon as that jackass blamed me for him dying. James takes a LOT of abuse on-camera, and I could NEVER be that patient with anyone. Even my best friend.
@Blayne Robinson Why? It's not easy to find someone to play good games with that aren't fratbro Halotards. Doubly so when you aren't 17 anymore and your friends have families.
Because Mike is a pretty strong gamer? Most of my friends (I'm an adult now) are pretty terrible at games. Ha. My girlfriend played this one with me just to stay alive while I died so we could get through it. She sucks, but it worked.
These last two episodes have been absolute gold! I would insist you do more like this but I fear you might actually have a heart attack or something! Don't want either of you to "get die". 😂
Watching your two Super Mario 3D World videos was the most I've ever enjoyed watching other people play games. I felt all of the anticipation and excitement of you finishing the levels, with none of the rage.
"if you made it this far"? This was the most real and enjoyable playthrough from you guys EVER! I'd love to see some more completionist co-op stuff from you, really!
My niece and nephew have teamed up with me countless times over the last few years trying to beat this level. We FINALLY were able to beat it this last weekend! Glad to see you guys made it too!
patyos2 I was thinking that the entire time I watched the video. They're only ever moving at running speed and it simply isn't enough to get over some of the hard jumps.
You guys need to play more games that you thoroughly enjoy like this one. This was some of the best couple James and Mike Mondays in a while. The last one i really enjoyed was Abobos Adventure
its a standard youtube tip and trick. You post it a little later. That way you get some traffic to your page and people watch your previous video they may have not seen before. For whatever reason. I.E Mike And ryan is the episode before that. And loads of people commented today. I can go into further detail. But im sure you get it.
They do, their nerves were making them shake that they couldn't do the long jump properly. I would too in this level, unable to control my shaking throughout the entire stage all i one go DX.
One of my greatest lifetime achievements was beating this level. I bowed my head on the floor after doing it! Only to find out you need to do it 4 more times with the other characters too!
It feels realy weird watching them play games they didnt sink hundrets of hours in as kids. Not only do they make a lot of things realy hard on themselfes they also dont seem to learn or look for other ways to solve a problem. Weird how oyu can be so good at one thing and kinda bad at another even though its all in the same area.
This game was a dream come true for me because it brought back playing as Peach and Toad from Super Mario Bros. 2, the tanks from Super Mario Bros. 3, and the chargin chucks from Super Mario World. I've always waited for the day they would ever come back again, and this game has granted all three of those wishes.
This was such an amazing episode. I'm really glad James plays some newer Nintendo stuff and glad he and Mike got to experience this and how tough it is lol I struggled for a while to beat the game with every character by myself so I know how it feels. You guys should play Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze next
This. A thousand times this. I don't get all these people saying they only could do it with Mario or Peach. Rosalina has a freakin' double jump. She makes everything before the Piranha plant climb pretty trivial.
Peach is still easier tbh cuz of her float. But, the absolute best thing to do is to get tanooki suits before entering this stage. It makes all the switch block parts trivial and helps a ton with tricky jumps. It even makes the piranha plant jumping easier, because you can hover for a bit after each jump and aim your next one. And to top it off it makes the final part easier because you can float in the air and dodge the laser beams. I don't know why you'd get cat suits for this level, it's useless here.
Great vid! You say your getting too old for this, but I hope you re kidding. I m watching this wishing I was back at a point in my life when I would grind games for hours without worry. I deeply enjoy living vicariously through you James and Mike. Thanks.
This level is hard, so hard but... is so rewarding at the end, and nothing beat the feeling of you surpassing the lvl with your best friend. Glad that you did it!
I was one of the insane ones to complete this game with all of the characters. I don’t even want to think about how many times I played this level. I think James and Mike may have had a bit of a disadvantage doing it 2 player though. 1 player is a bit easier because you don’t have to keep track of both characters, etc.
Loves this, so intense and extremely fun to watch. I know it may kill you guys with a heart attack, but please I need to see more like this. Best James and Mike Monday I've seen in a long time.
"You're gonna get die."- Mike Matei, 2018
Christopher Martin yes
"Welcome to the shit show, it's the shit show!" -James Rolfe, 2018
“FUUUCK!”- Mike Matei, 2018
I've noticed Mike sometimes speaks english badly, I don't know why.
Sometimes when I play videogames and I'm really focus I can't give simple direction to my teammates.
Emotions during this game:
Start: This game is so colorful and bright and fun!
2nd World: I love this game!
After unlocking the 3rd hidden world: It doesn't end.
This level: *throws Wii U at wall*
And I thought that 'Cuphead' is the hardest platformers of recent years...
I fuckin' hate this game and all 3D Mario games
End: GET OUT OF THE BUBBLE!
I think this level is where I gave up. It's been so long since I've played I can't remember.
Only reason I beat this level was doing it in co-op with a buddy.
Angry James = funny
Angry Mike = scary
He'll gut someone with a knife some day, lol
MissAshley42 I mean we’re used to seeing James angry. But Mike? Yeah...
Penguin Man, by now we're pretty used to seeing Mike pissed off too. GENUINELY pissed off, too, as opposed to James' acting in AVGN episodes, lol
Angry Mike is a dog.
I like these types of videos. It takes you back to a time when friends played together in the same actual room. I like this game too.
Game is trying to say "thank you",
Mike: "There's still a timer, so don't fuck around!"
"This game is a real couch slapper"
Try Stunning All games are couch slappers for me
Love how stressed and serious Mike gets about completing these. BREAK OUT!
@@gluegunassault2010 I know that feeling. Gaming fever, man! 🤯
The was one of the most entertaining fun episodes of James & Mike ever! Felt like I was playing along with them
Quite the opposite actually, sadly. It's rare that I derive enjoyment out of anything these days.. crippling depression is a bitch. James & Mike makes me happy though
Marubolas Touché Maam, Touché!
you can't be depressed about something, it's a mental health disorder that depresses your overall mood. you can be upset about something though
I totally agree. And last episode, I was like, They jacked up the difficulty way too hard. But Mike was like, Usually I complain about that, but I see what they're going for here with a marathon. And I guess I agree. But, holy crap, this was hard. But I agree with you that it was fun as heck to watch.
lol ya im usually not a huge fan of lets plays but this and the last one were great, need to pick up this game soon
Super Mario Odyssey has made me appreciate this game more in retrospect. When I was playing 3D World, all the time I was thinking "this is nice but I wish we had a new game in the style of 64 and Sunshine". After playing Odyssey I realized both type of games have their virtues and defects and are equally enjoyable yet different.
3D world has the best coop of any 3D mario. That for me just gives the game his place alongside the other master pieces. I had so much enjoyment of playing this with my friends and family. Easy for newcomers, hard for dedicated players, just like the others.
I wouldn't mind at all a new entry in the 3dland/world series for the switch, specially with the multiplayer enphasis of the console
"It's not as good as Sunshine, Galaxy, or Odyssey, "
Words cannot express the degree to which I enjoyed 3D World more than Odyssey. Odyssey, in spite of outstandingly well designed controls and presentation, was hardly even a game. There were so many moons, and they were all so easy to get (walk three steps to the left. Congradualtions, you got a power moon!) that the actual gameplay was the digital equivalent of dangling keys in front of an infant. "Ooo, look how shiny this is!" accounted for around 90% of Odyssey's "gameplay". A truly shallow experience.
Justin Parris, i understand what you are saying, but at the same time it feels like you are only refering to the endgame content of the game, because every time that you enter a new world in mario odyssey you have clear objectives and the world plays very similar to a typical mario level. And you even fight one or two bosses in each major world. The only difference is that the game allows you to play the way you want to play, so you cna go out of the way to collect some random moons every time you explore a new world. But that doesn't change the fact that the game has some very clear objectives that you can pretty much follow and finish the game without collecting a whole bunch of "pointless" moons
" but at the same time it feels like you are only refering to the endgame content of the game,"
Just the opposite. The end game content is where you find the only glimmer of "game" in this game. There are at least some power moons in the end game that offer some level of challenge or interesting interactivity. The objectives when you reach a new world in the main game are hardly objectives at all, and mostly consist of walking around the world one time. It's a virtual tour of the new place you're in. Then as soon as you've walked around the block, before you've actually had to do much of anything, they take you to a new world because if they don't constantly inject the novelty of new areas, the shallowness of what you're actually doing is revealed.
My son's Curious George game aimed at toddlers shouldn't offer me a more engaging platforming experience with actual challenges than Nintendo's main line Mario game.
It's amazing, with how many games Mike plays, that he doesn't explore the controls for characters, even after James told him Rosalina has a spin attack... Ugh. IT'S A SECOND JUMP, MIKE!!!
worst part is that those moves are all in other mario games that he must have played
That "3D shit" has been around in the Mario series for TWENTY TWO YEARS now. Mike was 15 when most of that shit was introduced in Mario 64. I know they both enjoy the classics, but two decades is a loooooong fucking time to figure out how long jump in a Mario game XD
I always explore the controls when I jump into a game.
I press every button. Then I go ok, what can I do when jumping? What can I do when crouching?
@@alexfraser8352 Then, hours into a 3D Mario game, you find even MORE combinations.
Love Mike's answer" we're going to do it until we make it", a true "get good bro"
“Do it! Do it baby! Thank god i popped out.” -mike
"damn it james.. get out of that bubble!" that is perfect
I really wish i had a friend like Mike to play with, you’re so lucky James
Um... why? Friendship would be over as soon as that jackass blamed me for him dying. James takes a LOT of abuse on-camera, and I could NEVER be that patient with anyone. Even my best friend.
@Blayne Robinson Why? It's not easy to find someone to play good games with that aren't fratbro Halotards. Doubly so when you aren't 17 anymore and your friends have families.
Ten80 Pete Quit being such a drama queen.
I really wish I had a friend like James to carry me even though I'm a piece of shit like Mike
Because Mike is a pretty strong gamer? Most of my friends (I'm an adult now) are pretty terrible at games. Ha. My girlfriend played this one with me just to stay alive while I died so we could get through it. She sucks, but it worked.
“This game is a real couch slapper”
- James Rolfe
The wizards are called Magikoopas. Kamek is the name of the magikoopa who appears mainly in the Yoshi games.
Owned
Its way too late for you to make a comeback buddy....
In Japan, they're all called Kamek, though.
True, the names are used inconsistently between games and regions. In the SMW TV show they're just called Koopa Wizards. :)
Kamek is the leader of the magikoopa as far as I know
These last two episodes have been absolute gold! I would insist you do more like this but I fear you might actually have a heart attack or something! Don't want either of you to "get die". 😂
Watching your two Super Mario 3D World videos was the most I've ever enjoyed watching other people play games. I felt all of the anticipation and excitement of you finishing the levels, with none of the rage.
i love how even on the wholesome, easy, fun part of the level at the end they are still freaking the fuck out
"if you made it this far"? This was the most real and enjoyable playthrough from you guys EVER! I'd love to see some more completionist co-op stuff from you, really!
My niece and nephew have teamed up with me countless times over the last few years trying to beat this level. We FINALLY were able to beat it this last weekend! Glad to see you guys made it too!
I was getting worried, I woke up this morning and said where's Mike and James? Is it Monday or not?
Them not doing Long Jumps is the Number 1 reason why they had this much trouble on this level.
patyos2 I was thinking that the entire time I watched the video. They're only ever moving at running speed and it simply isn't enough to get over some of the hard jumps.
They don't know you can ground-pound the blue goombas
Sean Fronteras Or long jump across the gap
yeah I think rosalina's spin attack works too
Thanks for the lols, this was hilarious guys XD
You guys need to play more games that you thoroughly enjoy like this one. This was some of the best couple James and Mike Mondays in a while. The last one i really enjoyed was Abobos Adventure
The feeling of accomplishment once you get through this level with every character is real!
bicuspidfish you actually did that? I only beat it with Mario.
You lost your pride when you did it all for a little star on your profile.
I've only done it with Peach so far.
Was waiting all morning for this haha, thanks for getting my day going!
Dave O Been waiting for this all week!
I was half afraid there wasnt gonna be an episode today
why wouldn't there be an episode today?
They usually post the video earlier. Idk why I didnt think they upload today.
Adam Poole yea they usually post them Sunday night where I live.
its a standard youtube tip and trick. You post it a little later. That way you get some traffic to your page and people watch your previous video they may have not seen before. For whatever reason. I.E Mike And ryan is the episode before that. And loads of people commented today. I can go into further detail. But im sure you get it.
Loved this video. You guys are hilarious playing together. Took me back to when we always played 2 player games in person instead of online
Here after watching over an hour of Scott and his friends play this level
Good. Next time something more relaxing. Perhaps Mike should lead James through beating Dr Jekyll on Nes. That's some well needed closure.
I think they did that already.
Giorgio Verzotto That was just mike
I imagine this is how I'd feel playing this game now, thanks for going through this for all the rest of us older gamers :)
You guys do realise you can “Long Jump” by sprinting, crouching, then jumping?
Ephemeral Brontides they did that jump
They do, their nerves were making them shake that they couldn't do the long jump properly. I would too in this level, unable to control my shaking throughout the entire stage all i one go DX.
Them not doing Long Jumps is the Number 1 reason why they had this much trouble on this level.
patyos2 no shit
Spideymations I don’t think they realized, it just happened...
This accurately describes my experience playing Darker Side of the Moon in Super Mario Odyssey. That's the mother of all brutal marathons.
For some reason, when James lifted up his hands and his jaw dropped, the static or whatever on the mic combined with the image made me laugh so hard.
So much tension during a level segment haha
One of my greatest lifetime achievements was beating this level. I bowed my head on the floor after doing it! Only to find out you need to do it 4 more times with the other characters too!
This was easily my favourite J&M Monday. I really enjoyed watching you guys attempt, and ultimately, best this. Very entertaining.
What is up with the framerate in this video?
so im not the only one seeing it
It's the recording, not the game. 3D World doesn't drop frames like that at all.
This episode really had me laughing out loud! It was entertaining to watch you guys struggle, but then ultimately succeed. Nice work.
I have never been so anxious at watching a playthrough. So entertaining!
It feels realy weird watching them play games they didnt sink hundrets of hours in as kids. Not only do they make a lot of things realy hard on themselfes they also dont seem to learn or look for other ways to solve a problem.
Weird how oyu can be so good at one thing and kinda bad at another even though its all in the same area.
Its more that they pretty much skipped the learning curve in the levels before.
YtheTie this shit is so hard I don't think you can say that they suck at it
I will never spend the time these guys do on games but watching them play is so fun!
3D World is my favorite 3D Mario of all time.
it was pretty forgettable, just like the actual Wii U console.
SanicScrewdriver
Sunshine as well
Garrick Groover Somewhat forgettable but still really fun.
This game was a dream come true for me because it brought back playing as Peach and Toad from Super Mario Bros. 2, the tanks from Super Mario Bros. 3, and the chargin chucks from Super Mario World. I've always waited for the day they would ever come back again, and this game has granted all three of those wishes.
Galaxy 1 and 2 are my faves
One of the best J&M Mondays guys, so tense and stressful! How you didn't kill the sofa or the controllers I don't know. Well done!
Awesome game! I’m so glad this is on James & Mike Monday’s!
To complete this game, you have to beat this level with every character. It's totally fun and not infuriating whatsoever.
Different people like different things, dude.
@@Persun_McPersonson he was being sarcastic
I knew that. Excuse 1-year-ago me from making a pointless comment that added nothing, though.
This was such an amazing episode. I'm really glad James plays some newer Nintendo stuff and glad he and Mike got to experience this and how tough it is lol
I struggled for a while to beat the game with every character by myself so I know how it feels. You guys should play Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze next
Mike's impersonation of screaming Seinfeld is on point. :))
Rosalina is by far the easiest character to beat that stage with.
That is, if you're familiar with all of the controls.
This. A thousand times this. I don't get all these people saying they only could do it with Mario or Peach. Rosalina has a freakin' double jump. She makes everything before the Piranha plant climb pretty trivial.
Peach is still easier tbh cuz of her float.
But, the absolute best thing to do is to get tanooki suits before entering this stage. It makes all the switch block parts trivial and helps a ton with tricky jumps. It even makes the piranha plant jumping easier, because you can hover for a bit after each jump and aim your next one. And to top it off it makes the final part easier because you can float in the air and dodge the laser beams.
I don't know why you'd get cat suits for this level, it's useless here.
One of the best Monday plays ever
My wife and I conquered this game back on WiiU, and I'm still getting anxiety watching them play lol
The end of this actually had me clapping for you guys!!!
I definitely felt this video. Mission accomplished.
10:47 the look of pure frustration
This was great watching you two struggle through this lol. I remember this being super tough, but the trick is to use two players and LOTS of lives
Great vid! You say your getting too old for this, but I hope you re kidding. I m watching this wishing I was back at a point in my life when I would grind games for hours without worry. I deeply enjoy living vicariously through you James and Mike. Thanks.
God, this has to be the most intense j&m mondays video I saw of you two guys. Felt the struggle myself xD
I need more videos of you guys playing this game!!!
This level is hard, so hard but... is so rewarding at the end, and nothing beat the feeling of you surpassing the lvl with your best friend.
Glad that you did it!
I like when you guys are actively engaged and interested in your James and Mike Monday game choice
Awesome, I felt I needed some more James & Mike.
Fantastic game.
Would be awesome with a 3D World 2 on Switch, I'd love to have Wario and Yoshi join the roster (Waluigi too, but we all know that's not happening lol)
Such an underrated game too
Visualizing Luigi screaming "FUCK" in Mike's voice just as he realizes he's not going to make a jump XD
You can kill the connon blue guys by groundpounding
So happy to see James and Mike play this level!!!!!
I feel like I lose years of life watching both of you struggle. Congrats!! :D
Whew. My week can't start without James & Mike Monday.
I'm so glad you guys made it at the end! That's perseverance at its best! =D
I looked away for a minute and heard nothing but obscenities and furious button clickings. A testament to hard game plays.
"Play the game!"
"I am I am"
"GOOD!"
xD hahahah that was hilarious
This level is definetely up there for one of the hardest mario levels, congrats on beating it guys
I was one of the insane ones to complete this game with all of the characters. I don’t even want to think about how many times I played this level. I think James and Mike may have had a bit of a disadvantage doing it 2 player though. 1 player is a bit easier because you don’t have to keep track of both characters, etc.
Most tense Mario Bros. gameplay I've seen. And also made me want to play AVGN Adventures to experience the same amount of frustration xD
actually their called Magikoopas, Kamek was a particular one
I was on the edge of my seat! You guys have a great amount of patience, I would have rage quit a long time ago.
This is the epitome of "welcome to die"
Man, I wasn't even playing it but I was all in IN SPIRIT! I almost got a heart attack too in so many parts of the video!!
Man alive!! I need a lie down!
"We do it over and over till we fucking make it" a true sign of being born in the age where games were fucking games!!!!
OMG. That is endurance!! I would NEVER have that patient!
man this was great, you guys really had it down at the end
Wow! It's rare to see James TRULY get mad at a game like he did here about 20 mins into the video. Red faced and all.
Mike: Doesn't know to press jump twice but knows the name of Kamek.
"You can't kill those guys." I don't think you tried hard enough.
Came for James, stayed for Mike yelling GET OUT OF THE BUBBLE as loud as he can.
So happy that you guys did it, always looking forward for the next episode, you got me on the edge of my seat.
What'd that couch ever do to you two? You shouldn't be slapping it XD. Also cat suit is good for crown-crown
What do *you* know? Maybe the couch loves it, don't just dismiss the kinks others have.
It's hilarious how when the going gets tough in the game james freaks out and gets loud but mike gets calm and quite.
I love these 2 Super Mario 3D World challenge videos! I definitely think you both should do more J&MM of this game!
James- "ooooh I beat you by a little bit"
Mike -*looks in digust*
Loves this, so intense and extremely fun to watch. I know it may kill you guys with a heart attack, but please I need to see more like this. Best James and Mike Monday I've seen in a long time.
Nice!!1!! How long did it take you to beat it? Could we get an uncut version ;p
James' voice sounds so... gritty. What's the word? Maybe he got a cold recently.
Damn, I couldn’t do this with my friends. I had to solo this one. Toughest Super Mario level developed by Nintendo yet. Cool video.
Greatest James and mike Monday ever! I was on the edge of my seat.
Boy this is like rewatching myself two years ago!
Perfect ending to James and Mike Mondays.
F'ing loved it! hope you guys find something similar for the future. These were really fun to watch lol
"This game is a real couch slapper"
best quote of 2018