My (Very Late) First Time in Dark Souls | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2022-02-26 | As the gaming community is caught up in Elden Ring and its vast world, I have something to confess: I've never actually finished Dark Souls. I've barely even played it. It's time to change that. This was the year that I actually gave Dark Souls a real playthrough, and with that, I documented my experience of struggling through and ultimately appreciating one of the most thoroughly discussed games of this age. This is my first time in Dark Souls.NOTE: Looking for Part 2? Enjoy. youtube.com/watch?v=ZaMvstWYHXwFollow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericThumbnail bonfire from Wallpaper Safari#DarkSouls #Bloodborne #EldenRing #Soulsborne #FromSoftware
The Dark Road to Kingdom Hearts IV | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2024-10-02 | Kingdom Hearts has come a long way over its 20+ years of activity, and with KH4 still shrouded in mystery, it seems like a great time to ponder what we might see in this exciting new installment, along with what this new game could mean for the series' future. Kingdom Hearts IV has walked a dark road thus far, but maybe we can shed a little light on it.Thank you to these awesome contributors!Kurai: youtube.com/@mtirado9MiniMatt: youtube.com/@MinimattReviewsKingK: youtube.com/@KingKlonoaSolidArf: youtube.com/@SolidArf00:00 Disclaimer00:11 What's Next for Kingdom Hearts?01:45 The Long Wait06:25 Saying Hello, Saying Goodbye13:10 Changing the Game18:00 The Turning Point21:43 CreditsFollow PostMesmeric on social media!twitter.com/PostMesmerichttps://bsky.app/profile/postmesmeric.bsky.socialSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmeric"Yozora" KH3 Secret Ending: youtube.com/watch?v=ifEutUu7JDIBackground music:Project Destati: Darkness projectdestati.bandcamp.com/album/project-destati-darknessAdditional Music by Yoko Shimomura and OC Remix#KingdomHearts4 #KingdomHeartsIV #KingdomHearts
Diddy Kong Racing is a Kart Racing Kongquest | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2024-04-20 | Diddy Kong Racing marked a moment for Nintendo and Rare. With gaming entering a fresh generation with a whole new dimension in tow, it was time to bring the Kong name to the Nintendo 64. But Rare did not open the gates for Donkey Kong with a platformer, but instead brought the simian sidekick Diddy Kong and his team of friends and rivals to kart racing in 3D. Time for a Diddy Kong Racing retrospective for Donkey Kong Month 2024!Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericKiller Instinct Gold Footage: youtu.be/bPJWbDJKfdc?si=g-cw7sYZ_NdKmFejDonkey Kong Racing Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=t11kRvsaoewDiddy Kong Racing Adventure Concept Video: youtu.be/C2TxbvBw-GA?si=sEoeGlA3Qme-Oj98Interview: timeextension.com/features/the-making-of-diddy-kong-racing-the-game-that-overtook-mario-kartVHS Rewind Effect: youtube.com/watch?v=Hx1GCt28he0Background music by David Wise and/or OCRemix#donkeykong #diddykongracing #diddykong #rare #nintendo64
Rain Code Analysis - In the Shadow of Danganronpa | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2023-12-23 | Master Detective Archives: Rain Code is the newest game from the team behind the wild Danganronpa series. With such a strange but expansive pedigree to live up to, it's time to see where the mysteri-ful RainCode succeeds, where it stumbles, and how much it steps beyond Danganronpa's long shadow.0:00 Spoiler Warning and Disclaimer0:45 Danganronpa's History3:20 How V3 Ended5:53 Why Chapter 0 Succeeds11:30 Saying Hello to Kanai Ward13:58 Character Introductions18:03 What Works and What Doesn't26:17 The Ending (And Why It Nails It)36:41 The Epilogue39:00 Final ThoughtsRain Code Intro Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=7LtmJBBd3iwResident Evil 4 Remake Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=E69tKrfEQagZelda: Tears of the Kingdom Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=2SNF4M_v7wcPizza Tower Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=Wlq6fFOqI28Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericBackground music by Masafumi Takada#RainCode #Danganronpa #Shinigami #TooKyoGames
Finding the True Form of Scorn | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2023-09-24 | The 2022 horror game Scorn had both a complicated development and a controversial release. With Giger and Beksiński as immediate aesthetic influences, it was bound to make a bloody mark on horror gaming, but even a year later, my perspective on the game remains oddly confused. This is my attempt to uncover what could realize Scorn's potential, but that's admittedly a bigger challenge than I initially thought.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericBackground music by Aethek#Scorn #HRGiger #Lustmord #horrorgaming
Ghost Trick Critique - Occult Classic | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2023-08-25 | It's taken a long time for me to finally dive into the Shu Takumi gem that is Ghost Trick Phantom Detective. But, after endless recommendations from friends and fans alike, I can finally experience the Ace Attorney creator's strange, but totally unique experience. Ghost Trick is a cult classic (or is it "occult classic?") Whatever. Let's discuss why.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericPhoenix Wright Ace Attorney DS footage: youtu.be/7okb1lPD9MY?si=IB9foCjd8rSBs-1yPhoenix Wright Ace Attorney E3 2005 DS Trailer: youtu.be/XEH0vH5QUyk?si=_TY-iyd7GxglbsTbBackground music by Masakazu Sugimori and Yasumasa Kitagawa#GhostTrick #ShuTakumi #PhoenixWright #AceAttorney
Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze is Alive | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2023-05-06 | Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze had Retro Studios returning (once again) to the Donkey Kong Country franchise, but this time to controversial reception. Was a new Metroid game from the developers really out of the question? Regardless, Retro Studios continued to refine the Donkey Kong series, making one of the best platformers of that age and bringing so much motion and energy to the franchise. DKC Tropical Freeze is alive and well-deserving of being mentioned alongside Metroid Prime as one of Retro's all-time best.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericAn Ode to King K. Rool by @snomangaming: youtube.com/watch?v=Osoj9fy0nbcGrowing Up in Donkey Kong Country by @wizawhat: youtu.be/nJ1yZ7B3aRMTop 20 Donkey Kong Country Levels Part 2: 10-1 by @VZed featuring @PerrydactylShow. youtu.be/pV2vxrSofisLion King Broadway footage: youtube.com/watch?v=E55w-sq64ckMusic by David Wise and Grant KirkhopeAdditional music by OC Remix#DonkeyKong #DonkeyKongCountry #DonkeyKongCountryTropicalFreeze #RetroStudios
My Other First Time in Dark Souls (Yes, in 2023) | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2023-02-28 | My video detailing my first time in Dark Souls was pretty incomplete, wasn't it? Lots of missed content that many people requested I experience. Well, the time has come. After a whole year, it's time to truly wrap up this From Software classic. Let's check out the content I didn't get to see, while also reflecting on an empty, server-less world, and the troubling realization of what your "first time" playing Dark Souls actually means. All in 2023.The original "My First Time in Dark Souls" video: youtu.be/I6NdZjGDsfE00:00 Disclaimer00:24 Introduction02:00 No More Messages05:01 Undead Asylum Revisited07:44 The Great Hollow and Ash Lake10:50 The Painted World13:38 Dark Sun Gwyndolin14:47 Beginning the DLC and Sanctuary Guardian15:38 Oolacile Sanctuary and Royal Wood16:55 Knight Artorias18:06 Oolacile Township19:01 Chasm of the Abyss and Manus, Father of the Abyss (Take 1)20:02 Black Dragon Kalameet22:34 Manus, Father of the Abyss (Take 2)24:39 You Never Forget Your FirstFollow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericMusic by Motoi SakurabaThumbnail bonfire from Wallpaper Safari and Villains Wiki#DarkSouls #Bloodborne #EldenRing #Soulsborne #FromSoftware
Refusing to Forget Ristar | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2022-12-23 | Ristar is one of my favorite games of all time. Not just on the Sega Genesis system. All time. But up till now, I really haven't had a good explanation as to why. So let's round out 2022 with a dive into a Sega Mega Drive mascot platformer worth talking about, more than 25 years later. Today, we're talking Ristar, and why I refuse to forget it.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericMusic by Tomoko SasakiThumbnail by @PixelPoizon, PinterestZool - youtu.be/Sh74AKUDMx4Cool Spot - youtu.be/MTROI2ODRM4#Ristar #Sega #SonicTheHedgehog
The Wonderful Soundtrack of Katamari Damacy | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2022-09-23 | The soundtrack of Katamari Damacy has become one of the most appreciated collections of game music of the new millennium, but why exactly is that? Is it the catchiness? The variety? Or is it something more forward-thinking than that? Let's examine the constant style and plentiful substance of the music of Katamari and see just how ahead of the curve it was for game music and beyond.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericThumbnail by @PixelPoizon.Music by Yuu Miyake, Asuka Sakai, Akitaka Tohyama, Yoshihito Yano, Yuri Misumi, and Hideki Tobeta.Additional music by OCRemixOSV Interview: http://www.originalsoundversion.com/katamari-music-maestro-yu-miyake-interviewHalo 2 Launch Party Footage: youtu.be/9am6fMBhtfgHalo 2 Anniversary: youtube.com/watch?v=yFMbMKtzfmYHalf-Life 2: youtube.com/watch?v=i5MDm-IPHHoGTA San Andreas: youtube.com/watch?v=EYCfIkEsEqoFable: youtube.com/watch?v=leXg9aSGk4oFar Cry: youtube.com/watch?v=DDwEEl-Nm_kWattam: youtube.com/watch?v=AbW0MJxOu_YNoby Noby Boy: youtu.be/B0TdTe6-6nsAda Rook "Strangers": youtube.com/watch?v=N1wscVDWVk8
Stray and Animals as Leaders | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2022-08-26 | Stray is a cyberpunk story in every sense. Beyond its adorable lead, it's a tale showing mankind's thirst for progress and advancement...and the taxing losses that come with it. Let's take a look at this indie hit and see how Stray's world shows animals as leaders, a story of dismantling anthropocentrism and putting humanity's ego in check.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericMusic by Yann van der CruyssenAdditional cat footage: youtu.be/QtC3Bo9B0yII, Robot Official Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=rL6RRIOZyCMThumbnail assistance by @PixelPoizon.
Gruntys Furnace Fun is a Brilliant, Creative Mess | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2022-07-31 | When you're about to take on the final boss of Banjo-Kazooie then you're hit with a board game quiz show, am I right? The platformer classic's controversial setpiece has earned plenty of criticism from fans, but it's time to see if it's really as bad as the community thinks. Let's check out Grunty's Furnace Fun and examine its success, failures, and the logic behind its mechanical goals.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmeric
I Hated Speedrunning...Then I Played Neon White | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2022-07-22 | I could never get into speedrunning, no matter how hard I tried. But with Neon White, my eyes are now open. Let's see how this wild little game's readable, but contemplative design shows how exciting and addicting running against the clock can be, with plenty of friends and rivals along for the ride.Special thanks for being awesome Neon White rivals:@HeavyEyed @iamerror @GameScoreFanfare @VideoGamesAreBad @Chariot_Rider @PerrydactylShow @PixelPoizon Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericBackground music by Machine Girl. machinegirl.bandcamp.com/album/neon-white-ost-1-the-wicked-heartAdditional video:Tunic Developers React to 24 Minute World Record Speedrun youtu.be/dUA-MPk1KC0youtube.com/user/TwikaxMetal Gear Solid Speed Running: The Boba Skip: youtu.be/fdIedSiaWcUMy Friend Pedro Developer Reacts to Insane Speedrun (Ft. Pedro the Banana!): youtu.be/AJ0T7_vUit0youtube.com/SebadamDark Souls Remastered Finished in 34 Minutes: youtu.be/cAPUG8goyeAtwitch.tv/regoleslayerNeon White Release Date Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=CnGT7iPTGHYNEW Super Mario 64 120 Star WORLD RECORD by Cheese: youtu.be/DlXj5o-kGfk#NeonWhite #Speedrunning #Annapurna
Donkey Kong Country Returns - The Long Road Home | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2022-04-30 | Donkey Kong Country Returns was a shake-up. After the incredible success of the Metroid Prime trilogy, Retro Studios burst back onto the scene and tackled the revitalization of another classic series, this time Donkey Kong Country. But could the studio live up to the inescapable legacy that Rare had established in the 90's? Let's see if Donkey Kong Country Returns reaches that golden standard, while also examining Retro's subtle mastery of game motion through DK and Diddy's world.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericBackground music by Grant Kirkhope and OCRemix.#DKCReturns #DonkeyKongCountry #DonkeyKongCountryReturns #RetroStudios #DonkeyKong
How Fish Is Made is a Cognitive Nightmare | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2022-03-23 | How Fish is Made is a free 20-minute flopping simulator about a sardine wandering through a creepy machine. Dark, grimy, and outright insane at times, it examines player choice in its own wild way, shining a spotlight on whether we actually have agency in the world of games. Will you go up or down? And, more importantly, does that choice even matter?How Fish is Made on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1854430/How_Fish_Is_MadeFollow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericBackground music by Martin Stig Andersen
Figuring Out Sonic Generations - A Retrospective | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2021-11-01 | Sonic Generations was striking. More than 10 years after its highly anticipated launch, it has been praised by critics, marking a strong entry in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. But despite being a pure throwback, it pales in comparison to the nostalgia fanfare of Sonic 3 & Knuckles or Sonic Adventure 2. Why does this excellent game not get the same level of nostalgic examination as those games? Let's try figuring out Sonic Generations and see why this game deserves better, 10 years later.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericSonic Unleashed footage: youtu.be/74Q5w378tOsSonic and the Secret Rings footage: youtu.be/ZDHljVFzvcsSonic Generations - Announcement Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuWx2...Sonic Generations - City Escape Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzxTC...Additional music by OCRemix#sonicgenerations #sonic #sonicthehedgehog
The House of Visage | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2021-10-02 | In the wake of P.T. and the reveal of Silent Hills, indie devs from all over the world discovered an untapped well of horror. One of these developers was SadSquare Studios, who brought the game Visage out from the darkness. After nearly a year since the game's full release, I've struggled to get Visage out of my head. So let's see why its core location is one of the most striking and memorable environments to come out of indie horror in years.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmeric#visage
10,000 Subscribers + Answering Questions | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2021-09-04 | Thank you for 10,000 subscribers. As promised, I answered some questions and got emotional at the end. More video stuff is on the way. Have a good one.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmeric
The Moments of New Pokemon Snap | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2021-07-24 | After more than 20 years, Pokemon Snap has been revived for a new generation with New Pokemon Snap on the Nintendo Switch, but is the journey exactly the same as the memorable original on the Nintendo 64? Let's examine this long-awaited follow-up and see how it crafts its pursuit of moments, along with examining what made the original so treasured.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericPokemon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=BjCwUk06ZSkPost Malone/Pokemon Crossover: youtube.com/watch?v=gBGoDmLMe3UAdditional music from OCRemix.org
Donkey Kong Jungle Beat is Worth Appreciating | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2021-04-02 | Donkey Kong Jungle Beat was Nintendo taking the reins. With Rare no longer commanding the Donkey Kong series, it was time for a change. The Nintendo Tokyo EAD studio came out swinging with a radically different Donkey Kong game, one with a whole new world and a strange peripheral leading the way. Let's see how Donkey Kong Jungle Beat isn't just one of the most interesting Donkey Kong games, but also one of the best.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericLongplay of Donkey Konga 2 (LongplayArchive): youtu.be/YuwRAjqoOzUSuper Mario 3D All-Stars - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch: youtu.be/CPJcaGWoO2cAdditional music from OCRemix.org
The Threaded World of OMORI | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2021-02-13 | Nostalgic, surreal, and psychologically horrific, the indie game OMORI is an RPG with a lot to say. Let's examine how this game crafts its strange world and how that complements its dark, serious subject matter.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericAdditional music from OCRemix.org
One More Chance - A Study of Video Game Iteration | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2020-12-02 | How do design standards in video games become standards? What causes certain ideas to return and even become staples of the medium? Today we're looking into the creative concept of iteration and its effect on the endless chase for originality in the video game world. Oh, and Sonic the Hedgehog 2006 is involved.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericFF7 Remake - Final Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=ERgrFVhL-n4God of War Case Study (Matthewmatosis): youtu.be/IERHMMXeshcGod of War Article: wegotthiscovered.com/gaming/god-of-war-ps4-not-considered-reboot-takes-place-after-god-of-war-3Grand Theft Auto III: 10-Year Anniversary Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=0VxoWT0MyLEHeavy Rain PC Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=e4NvqmZ_SiEGears of War 4 Gameplay Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=y7kJkNp6B8wSonic 06 wallpaper: wallpapercave.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-movie-wallpapersAdditional music from OCRemix.org
The Lingering Spirit of P.T. | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2020-10-14 | Few horror games struck a chord as loud as P.T., the playable teaser for Hideo Kojima and Guillermo del Toro's spin on Konami's Silent Hill series. Even with Silent Hills gone, the video game world continues to honor the rampant anxiety of PT's fearful world, even in its absence. Let's take a look at this lost gem and see what made it so special.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericCheckpoints Show - No Place Like Homeyoutu.be/r5bO4SbqscsIGN Allison Road Prototype Gameplayyoutu.be/8GBm-vXiXvMAdditional music from OCRemix.org
The Intense Soundtrack of Hotline Miami | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2020-07-22 | One of the biggest hits in indie games from the past decade, Hotline Miami isn't just a wild ride through the fragile headspace of a madman. It also has a carefully selected soundtrack that illustrates both the indulgence of its setting and the chaos of its protagonist. Let's dissect the synthwave joyride that is the Hotline Miami soundtrack and see how deep the rabbit hole goes.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericAdditional music from OCRemix.org
The Solitude of Single-Player | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2020-07-05 | Despite the current gaming climate championing multi-player, social interactions, and interconnected lifestyles, some games revel in their role of providing singular, contained, solitary experiences. Let's see how even the humblest of single-player games are preserving the power of solitude.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericTomb Raider multiplayer footage by Amy Louise Mills: youtube.com/watch?v=uB6vcG-TlGgTentacle Terry's Twitch stream: twitch.tv/tentacletouchy_Additional music from OCRemix.org
Helltaker Critique | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2020-06-19 | Let's talk briefly about a strange, free little game called Helltaker, shall we?Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericAdditional music from OCRemix.org
Shadow of the Colossus - The Frozen Frame | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2020-06-07 | Shadow of the Colossus is a moment suspended in time, an adventure across a dead land, a journey of solitude and emptiness. Let's see how this Fumito Ueda classic gives beauty to its vacant, but peaceful world.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericAdditional music from OCRemix.org
Figuring Out Donkey Kong 64 - A Retrospective | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2020-04-20 | Donkey Kong 64, more than 20 years later, has turned from a critical darling to a running joke, arguably what killed the collect-a-thon game genre. To celebrate the fourth year of Donkey Kong Month, it's time to revisit this strange title and see what happened in DK's transition to the third dimension. Today, we're looking at DK64 and trying to figure it out.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericGamesRadar Interview: gamesradar.com/making-of-donkey-kong-64Killer Instinct Gold – Nintendo 64 Review HD: youtube.com/watch?v=bPJWbDJKfdcGoldeneye 007 N64 – Train – 00 Agent: youtube.com/watch?v=uFSS6cRf3V0Super Mario 64 Full Playthrough - youtube.com/watch?v=XnqGFn0Byg4Thumbnail render: deviantart.com/paperbandicoot/art/Donkey-Kong-64-Group-Render-Front-Cover-723519993Additional music from OCRemix.org#DonkeyKong #DonkeyKong64 #DK64 #Nintendo64
Limbo and Observation | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2020-02-04 | After nearly a decade, indie game Limbo continues to mystify with its ambiguous narrative and gorgeous eeriness, but its mechanics are also masterfully displayed from a unique place, one that is right there in plain sight. Let's see how Limbo uses player's observation to convey its mechanics through its visual design, while remaining one of the most atmospheric games of its generation.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericAdditional music from ocremix.org.
Games of the 2010s | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2020-01-22 | With the 2010s officially over, it's time to see what left the biggest impressions on me in the world of gaming. 10 years of games, and with plenty of changes throughout the decade, this list is narrowed down to 5. Here are the Games of the 2010s for PostMesmeric.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericKiller Instinct - Cinder Theme Playthrough (Little V Mills)youtube.com/watch?v=bC6XYAoCjpUAdditional music from OCRemix.org
2019 in Games | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2020-01-08 | Time to look back on the last year of games and see what was good and what was bad. It's PostMesmeric's 2019 in Games.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericResident Evil 2 | Launch Trailer | PS4 youtube.com/watch?v=u3wS-Q2KBpkOuter Wilds – Launch Trailer youtube.com/watch?v=T7Ozz8NtKcEControl – Story Trailer | PS4 youtube.com/watch?v=-oXCMFX9H8gUntitled Goose Game - Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch youtube.com/watch?v=9LL2AtHo1gkSAYONARA WILD HEARTS | Launch Trailer youtube.com/watch?v=F-RyxYcxSQ4Baba is You – Release Date Trailer – Nintendo Switch youtube.com/watch?v=z3_yA4HTJfsRiver City Girls Official Launch Trailer youtube.com/watch?v=80ZyztIMKDsRiver City Girls Announcement Gameplay Trailer youtube.com/watch?v=bLEkhiuqMH8Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer youtube.com/watch?v=tKlRN2YpxRECrash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled - Gameplay Launch Trailer | PS4 youtube.com/watch?v=-vR70ZDbOEwStatic Effect by yube07: youtube.com/watch?v=DH0BQtwEAsMAdditional music from OCRemix.org
Yooka-Laylee and Nostalgia - Part 2: The Impossible Lair | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2019-11-14 | With the first Yooka-Laylee's polarizing reception, Playtonic Games took an unlikely route for their follow-up: a 2D, side-scrolling platformer. But perhaps this new direction wasn't as out-of-the-blue as we originally thought. Time to revisit the nostalgia-driven world of Yooka-Laylee with Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, and see if Playtonic's new title is a stronger nostalgia trip than the first.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericCapital Causeway - youtu.be/gkqXkdNXEGQProduction Path - youtu.be/Dodvq_krQNgFactory Fright (Mechanical Melody) - youtube.com/watch?v=VNt_sZYEIW8Gasping Glade Grown - youtu.be/CX860UFBXCIThe Impossible Lair 1 - youtu.be/Z8_zB6rvnUUTitle Theme - youtube.com/watch?v=hEYVeuvfKX0Additional music from ocremix.org.#YookaLaylee #PlaytonicGames #YookaLayleeAndTheImpossibleLair
Catherine Full Body - Understanding Rin | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2019-10-01 | With Catherine, Atlus took a seductive, but serious look at maturity, romance, and relationships, turning a bizarre puzzler into one of the generation's strangest games. But Catherine Full Body added a new character, one who could very well tip the scales and make a less-than-ideal revision to an already brilliant story. But did they? Time to examine Catherine: Full Body, and see what exactly makes Rin such a poignant part of the game's appeal.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmeric#CatherineFullBody #Catherine #Qatherine
The Brilliant Soundtrack of Metal Gear Rising | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2019-08-30 | Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance was an over-the-top spectacle of an action game, and no better example of its craziness was its soundtrack. As much of a meme as it's become, Metal Gear Rising has an OST like no other. Time to analyze Metal Gear Rising's strong and confident implementation of a soundtrack, and merging gameplay and music into something awesome.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericLost in Concept - MGSV - The Phantom Pain's Cut Ending and Abandoned Ideas (HyperBitHero) youtube.com/watch?v=IK7SeYf8zxsMetal Gear Solid 3 – Snake Eater HD Cutscenes – Ending (AdamSpencer87) youtube.com/watch?v=tm7lhCY2fckOnimusha 4 Dawn Of Dreams Opening (Shumen93) youtube.com/watch?v=utctVdRDXRUBionic Commando (2009) Trailer (Playscope360) youtu.be/-1iin6J_cC4Additional music from OCRemix.orgThumbnail art from GameWallpapers.com#MetalGearRising #PlatinumGames #MGRMusic
My Friend Pedro and Potential | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2019-08-17 | From indie developer DeadToast and publisher Devolver Digital comes a brutal ballet of high-intensity madness and off-the-wall action. My Friend Pedro has burst onto the scene with unprecedented excitement, so it's time to see why this already great game has the unique potential to make its wild world even more bananas.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericFar Cry New Dawn: World Premiere Gameplay Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=o2U2vYC45mARAGE 2 - Official Launch Trailer: youtu.be/PLQg-Vq2zQkJust Cause 4 - Eye of the Storm Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=oZzhVx1DNBIBuy Noisecream's music on Bandcamp: noisecream.bandcamp.comBuy Navie D's music on Bandcamp: itsnavied.bandcamp.comBuy Nounverber's music on Bandcamp: nounverber.bandcamp.comAdditional music from OCRemix.org#MyFriendPedro #DevolverDigital
Remembering Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World: The Game | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2019-07-04 | What was originally an exciting throwback to old-school beat-em-ups has become a ghost of the digital age. It's time to explore this now-delisted title and see how it succeeds where other licensed adaptations have failed. Today, we're looking at Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World: The Game.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSupport PostMesmeric on Patreon!patreon.com/PostMesmericNote: Batman: Arkham City's release year was in 2011, not 2009.Friday the 13th Trailer: youtu.be/do3GPzDR6d8Mad Max Trailer: youtu.be/9hDPmTvqob0TMNT Mutants in Manhattan: youtube.com/watch?v=hO_jtTw87kwAliens Colonial Marines: youtube.com/watch?v=GjY7yFMEk-cAVGN Worst NES Games: youtu.be/AAhp4LO07aYPeter Jackson King Kong Interview: youtube.com/watch?v=jgBG5EmdSWUKing Kong: youtube.com/watch?v=vfQsjwEvrjYAttack on Titan 2 Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=f5XoBj5KCKoWitcher 3 Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=YdHc3JZixRYProject Spark Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=vzk0KM169pQMinecraft Story Mode: youtube.com/watch?v=gcKmyM6YQY8Limited Run Games E3 2019 Showcase: youtube.com/watch?v=PJ8NbEdtYc0Scott Pilgrim vs. The Animation (adultswim): youtube.com/watch?v=BitByGeWGxUCastle Crashers Remastered Announcement Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=bu6Kwvd695wAdditional music from OCRemix.org#ScottPilgrim #DelistedGames #ScottPilgrimVsTheWorld
Update Video - May 2019 | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2019-05-27 | Thank you for all of your support. I'm looking forward to making more content for you very soon. Cool stuff is on the way.Support PostMesmeric on Patreon! patreon.com/PostMesmericFollow PostMesmeric on Twitter! twitter.com/PostMesmeric
Kingdom Hearts III and Fulfillment | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2019-05-10 | After more than a decade since Kingdom Hearts II, between spinoffs and side stories alike, Kingdom Hearts III is finally here, and boy, is there a lot to talk about. Here are my thoughts on the game's story, game design, and why it's both one of the easiest and hardest games I've ever had to critique.NOTE: This video does not cover Critical Mode.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericSound Effect – Mouse Click by Sounds You Need (youtube.com/watch?v=FwFbwG1Amuw)Writing on keyboard Sound Effect by Sound Effects & Templates (youtube.com/watch?v=2BUNHd7ENZk)“Simple and Clean Instrumental Cover” by Fenix Ark Angelus (youtube.com/watch?v=519jFjPLiMM)Additional video from Gamer's Little Playground (youtube.com/user/gLPLayground)Additional music from OCRemix.org#KingdomHearts3 #KingdomHeartsIII #KingdomHearts #KH3
Donkey Kong Country 3 and Purpose | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2019-04-03 | Closing out the legendary Donkey Kong Country trilogy was a strange, but curious installment: Donkey Kong Country 3 - Dixie Kong's Double Trouble. Time to examine how this bizarre game strayed even further from its origins, defying the laws of tradition and creating a lesson in purpose.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericDonkey Kong Country - SNES Commercial US (3) (TheRareWhere) (youtube.com/watch?v=SbHL8-XkXMA)VZedShows: youtube.com/channel/UCNFCXmja0Lnf8C7uy1rMaAgPerrydactyl: youtube.com/channel/UC0_w3NMqouTyMoltNFyDBagSnomanGaming: youtube.com/channel/UCmY2tPu6TZMqHHNPj2QPwUQAdditional music from OCRemix.org#DonkeyKong #DonkeyKongCountry #DonkeyKongCountry3 #SNES #SuperNintendo
How Crush 40 Evolved the Sound of Sonic | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2019-02-09 | Crush 40 burst onto the scene with Sonic Adventure, pioneering a stylistic renaissance for Sonic music. Let's check out the band's history and their lasting legacy on the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and its soundtrack.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericCullan: youtube.com/channel/UC9Xkh3Y91E8XG4OV0LWYIqwThe Geek Critique: youtube.com/channel/UCxgx4EwuYDYMZFhjo1dC7SAJun Senoue - Pyramid Cave (Live @ Sonic's 25th Party) (GMSRocks104) (youtube.com/watch?v=6l7hcDtvtJQ)Sonic Adventure Intro (Dreamcast) (DerfsonicGaming) (youtube.com/watch?v=_efv7ZGAdjo)[World Record] Super Mario 64 - 0 Star (Any%) Speedrun in 6:41.76 (Drozdowsky) (youtube.com/watch?v=vCwnXF7G4cg)Crash Bandicoot: Part 1 [PS1 Classic] (MrPSXClassics) (youtube.com/watch?v=ioSaPJHxSkU)Spyro the Dragon (PS1) (Wiz Gamer Rétro) (youtube.com/watch?v=_ube4XWoKd4)Sonic Heroes Intro HD (TheRealSonicFan) (youtube.com/watch?v=ImOO7JUo1H0)Shadow the Hedgehog Intro HD (TheRealSonicFan) (youtube.com/watch?v=jPWrHPNekvE)SONIC The Hedgehog (2006): E3 2005 Technical Demonstration / Reveal Trailer (The Sonic Stadium) (youtube.com/watch?v=YTnofkt9IJA)Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 Launch Trailer (G4VideogameTrailers) (youtube.com/watch?v=3pysONZzLX0)Live and Learn – Crush 40 – Live at Sonic Boom 2013 (It’s the Roop) (youtube.com/watch?v=5yQmMohFDQE)Sonic 25th Anniversary Party 2016 Livestream on Twitch (Ame Hart) (youtube.com/watch?v=pKYLATrnvDE)Tomb Raider 1 – All Cutscenes HD (1-12) (xTombRaiderWorldx) (youtube.com/watch?v=XHJuFhcRICE)Super Smash Bros. Brawl – Sonic Intro (a Zeppelin fan) (youtube.com/watch?v=iAYA0gxRzlE)Thumbnail background: robokoboto (alphacoders.com/users/profile/69089)“Live and Learn (Instrumental)” by Crush 40 (Truesonic1) (youtube.com/watch?v=byHyFjVTOyw&t)“Open Your Heart (Full Instrumental)” by Crush 40 (Zutulem) (youtube.com/watch?v=jGten7z3Jz0)“What I’m Made Of [Custom Instrumental]” by Crush 40 (Razor & Zenon) (youtube.com/watch?v=gl4oVEwA_p4)Additional music from OCRemix.org#Sonic #Crush40 #LiveAndLearn #SonicAdventure
2018 In Games | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2019-01-06 | Time to wrap up the year's best games...kinda. I didn't play enough 2018 games, so I instead summed up what games I played this past year, even if they were from other years. What's good? What's bad? Time to check it all out: it's PostMesmeric's 2018 in Games.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericKingdom Hearts III Trailers by Gamer's Little Playground: youtu.be/rjxg2odh_uIGod of War Case Study by Matthewmatosis: youtu.be/IERHMMXeshcStatic Effect by yube07: youtube.com/watch?v=DH0BQtwEAsMAdditional music from OCRemix.org
Kingdom Hearts III and Anticipation | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2018-12-03 | Kingdom Hearts III is nearly here, so I decided to document my thoughts on the unbound anticipation for this game. Time to stand on my soapbox and starting Thinking Out Loud.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericAdditional music from OCRemix.org#KingdomHearts3 #KingdomHeartsIII #KingdomHearts #KH3
Luigis Mansion is Playfully Suspenseful | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2018-10-19 | Luigi's Mansion has grown from an underdog Gamecube launch title to a full-on franchise, and with a 3DS remake out and a third installment on the way, it's time to see how this cult classic approached horror gameplay in a totally Nintendo way. Time to check out the playful suspense of Luigi's Mansion.Happy Halloween 2018, everyone!Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericWarioWare: Smooth Moves Gameplay - youtu.be/Ch9YyYiBvQYSuper Mario 64 Opening - youtube.com/watch?v=KN7o97fwCNgRE Door Opening - youtube.com/watch?v=lJK6QeDFncISuper Mario World Ghost House - youtube.com/watch?v=ryFhGNNWmKsAdditional music from OCRemix.org#LuigisMansion #Luigi #SuperMario
An Overdue Critique of A Hat in Time | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2018-09-28 | A Hat in Time has been out for nearly a year now, earning praise and even post-launch support in the Seal the Deal DLC, so it's time I finally give this 3D platformer revival a solid critique. Pardon the lateness: here's my overdue critique of A Hat in Time.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericAdditional music from OCRemix.org#AHatInTime #3DPlatformer #SealTheDeal
Dragon Ball FighterZ - Scaling the Skill Room | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2018-08-23 | Dragon Ball FighterZ has been one of the biggest fighting games of the year, but it's also been getting attention from plenty of people who've never touched a fighting game before. I'm one of them, and my journey through Dragon Ball FighterZ has opened my eyes to an entirely new world. How does Dragon Ball FighterZ grab both new and old players? Let's see how its mastery of the "skill room" makes it happen.xxnitemare66xx: youtube.com/user/xxnitemare666xxIan Brock: youtube.com/user/PibborandoMaximilian Dood: youtube.com/channel/UCOgaIuQYGr6ow_jbote4BKAjmcrofts: youtube.com/user/jmcroftsFollow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericCheck out more music by Janet Mars!mjanetmars.bandcamp.comAdditional music from OCRemix.org#DragonBallFighterZ
The Strange Case of Danganronpa - Ultra Despair Girls | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2018-08-04 | To celebrate three years making game analysis content, I'm heading back home to Danganronpa and examining one of the most maligned titles to come out of the series. Grab some hope and prepare for despair: we're looking at Danganronpa: Another Episode - Ultra Despair Girls.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericCheck out more music by Janet Mars!mjanetmars.bandcamp.comAdditional music from OCRemix.org#Danganronpa #UltraDespairGirls
Youre Playing It Wrong - Intention in Games | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2018-06-20 | MINOR SPOILERS FOR PYREYou've heard it before: playing a game, then someone saying that "you're playing it wrong." Time to see what this actually means, why we believe games have a "right way" to play, and what gamers and developers do when hearing about a game being played in a different way. Today, we're looking at game design and intention through the lens of playing a game "wrong."Sonic 3 Speedrun by Razor & Zenon: youtu.be/Yhyw-zu-9ZYFuri Speedrun by Dircashede: youtu.be/C4r1-OXPSegSonic 3 AGDQ 2015 Footage by HDL: youtu.be/ay2IUzEFWywFollow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericCheck out more music by Janet Mars!mjanetmars.bandcamp.comAdditional music from OCRemix.org
Super Metroid and Reward | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2018-05-26 | When Nintendo brought the Metroid series to the Super Nintendo, it was a grand statement. The 16-bit hit was a critical breakthrough, one that evolved the series and brought about an entire sub-genre of games. Time for me to finally experience Super Metroid for the first time and explore its mastery of delivering reward for the player.Myles with a Y: youtube.com/channel/UCNjzkm0mVJt8uaprmW6Q8YwNo Damage footage by Desbreko: youtube.com/user/DesbrekoFollow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericCheck out more music by Janet Mars!mjanetmars.bandcamp.comAdditional music from OCRemix.org
Donkey Kong Country 2 and Progression | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2018-04-14 | Donkey Kong Country on the SNES already set the bar high for Rare in the 90's, but the sequel manages to fully evolve the series into a bigger, badder beast. Time to take a look at Donkey Kong Country 2 Diddy's Kong Quest and see how it progresses its franchise and its genre.VZedShows: youtube.com/channel/UCNFCXmja0Lnf8C7uy1rMaAgPerrydactyl: youtube.com/channel/UC0_w3NMqouTyMoltNFyDBagSnoman Gaming: youtube.com/channel/UCmY2tPu6TZMqHHNPj2QPwUQFollow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericCheck out more music by Janet Mars!mjanetmars.bandcamp.comAdditional music from OCRemix.org
Yooka-Laylee and Nostalgia | PostMesmeric PostMesmeric 2018-03-28 | The 2010s' return of the 3D collect-a-thon is now upon us, but the first one out the gate was definitely a controversial one. Time to see how Yooka-Laylee chases nostalgia and see if going back to the past is worth the long, rough journey.Follow PostMesmeric on Twitter!twitter.com/PostMesmericCheck out more music by Janet Mars!mjanetmars.bandcamp.comAdditional music from OCRemix.org
