Banjo-Kazooie Review & Analysis (Part 1 of 2) Veegie 2015-05-19 | Part 1 of my review and in-depth analysis of Banjo-Kazooie for the Nintendo 64. Split into two parts to make it a little easier to digest.Part 2 can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=FWdMN34n478Banjo-Tooie video should be out in around a month or two, but it might be longer than that.Twitter: twitter.com/Veegie_Special thanks to my good friend Kit Sovereign for script editing assistance and help with the music analyisis. twitter.com/kitsovereignAlso, special thanks to the person whose awesome videos inspired me to try my hand at game analysis, Matthewmatosis. youtube.com/user/MatthewmatosisThis dude seriously deserves your views. (He also has a way better voice than me, just sayin')
Donkey Kong 64 Review & Analysis (Part 2 of 2) Veegie 2021-05-24 | Part 2 of 2 of my in-depth analysis of Donkey Kong 64 for the Nintendo 64. Part 1 can be found here: youtu.be/NOvaOuLEfu8It's finally here. Performing for you. If you know the words, I guess you can watch something else, because you already know what I'm going to say.Sources:Nintendo Life: Donkey Kong 64 Devs On Bugs, Boxing And 20 Years Of The DK Rap - Gavin Lane, November 2019 - nintendolife.com/news/2019/11/feature_donkey_kong_64_devs_on_bugs_boxing_and_20_years_of_the_dk_rapRomhacking.net: DK64 - Tag Anywhere - romhacking.net/hacks/4961(26 November 2021 edit - Version 5 of the above mod has been released. Downloadable at github.com/Isotarge/dk64-tag-anywhere/releases/tag/v5 )Thanks go out to the following folks:- Kit Sovereign (twitter.com/kitsovereign) for helping once again with the music analysis and editing, as well as the alternate Fungi Forest illustrations.- Thanks to @JasperRLZ for https://noclip.website, and Jasper, Isotarge (twitter.com/Isotarge) and Mittenz (github.com/MittenzHugg) for the DK64 reverse-engineering work that made the noclip footage possible.- DK64 Commercials uploaded by CyberWorld 9000: youtube.com/watch?v=o9u10iaeotg- Hideout Helm transcription/arrangement by Toady musescore.com/toady/hideout-helm (arrangement was modified manually for presentation purposes)- SiIvagunner (youtube.com/channel/UC9ecwl3FTG66jIKA9JRDtmg), for their endless supply of high-quality video game rips.Twitter: twitter.com/Veegie_SUPER ULTRA SECRET BONUS for cool people who actually read the description: youtu.be/v_8wvT-jh-k
Donkey Kong 64 Review & Analysis (Part 1 of 2) Veegie 2021-05-24 | Part 1 of 2 of my in-depth analysis of Donkey Kong 64 for the Nintendo 64. Part 2 can be found here: youtube.com/watch?v=WgOuG9GsWRAIt's finally here. Performing for you. If you know the words, I guess you can watch something else, because you already know what I'm going to say.Sources:Nintendo Life: Donkey Kong 64 Devs On Bugs, Boxing And 20 Years Of The DK Rap - Gavin Lane, November 2019 - nintendolife.com/news/2019/11/feature_donkey_kong_64_devs_on_bugs_boxing_and_20_years_of_the_dk_rapRomhacking.net: DK64 - Tag Anywhere - romhacking.net/hacks/4961Thanks go out to the following folks:- Kit Sovereign (twitter.com/kitsovereign) for helping once again with the music analysis and editing, as well as the alternate Fungi Forest illustrations.- Thanks to @JasperRLZ for https://noclip.website, and Jasper, Isotarge (twitter.com/Isotarge) and Mittenz (github.com/MittenzHugg) for the DK64 reverse-engineering work that made the noclip footage possible.- DK64 Commercials uploaded by CyberWorld 9000: youtube.com/watch?v=o9u10iaeotg- Hideout Helm transcription/arrangement by Toady musescore.com/toady/hideout-helm (arrangement was modified manually for presentation purposes)- SiIvagunner (youtube.com/channel/UC9ecwl3FTG66jIKA9JRDtmg), for their endless supply of high-quality video game rips.Twitter: twitter.com/Veegie_SUPER ULTRA SECRET BONUS for cool people who actually read the description (watch part 2 of the video before you follow this link): youtu.be/v_8wvT-jh-k
Chromatic Cavern - Mario Maker 2 Level Breakdown Veegie 2019-08-03 | A detailed look at my Mario Maker 2 level, Chromatic Cavern. In this video, I go over the mechanisms I used to create this level's auto-switching functionality, some of my level design methodologies, my mistakes, and some extra observations about the behaviour of music blocks.I made this video primarily in the hopes that people will use this info to make even better and more interesting levels building on this concept. The removal of downloaded level viewing/editing unfortunately makes this kind of iteration a bit more difficult in Mario Maker 2.You can watch a full playthrough of the level, including the secret/true ending, here: youtu.be/xjuKIfvn6JcContents:0:00 - 0. Intro0:30 - 1. Background and Inspiration1:47 - 2. The Mechanism7:06 - 3. The Level10:47 - 4. Mistakes/Retrospective Changes12:04 - 5. Music Block Oddities15:25 - 6. Full ViewSpecial thanks go to Kit Sovereign for editorial assistance and invaluable help with the music block analysis:twitter.com/kitsovereign---Music used, in order of appearance: Snow Road - Paper MarioOver Shiver Mountain - Paper Mario
Chromatic Cavern Playthrough - Mario Maker 2 Veegie 2019-08-03 | A playthrough of my first Mario Maker 2 level, Chromatic Cavern. Level code is 3P3-38D-D0G.This playthrough collects both keys and reaches the secret ending, but there are a few secrets that go unrevealed.For a more detailed look at this level, how it works, and how it was made, check out my breakdown here: youtu.be/8ONPLNcG6P0
Banjo-Tooie Review & Analysis (Part 4 of 4) Veegie 2016-09-23 | Part 4 of my review and in-depth analysis of Banjo-Tooie for the Nintendo 64.Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=tKW-R1_40S4Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=qcwHUcFTHR8Part 3: youtube.com/watch?v=aqfViCAiMmQLastly, a note: One of the reasons it took so long to finish this review was because I tried to spread myself pretty thin across this and my other ongoing projects. It really only gained momentum when I put a stronger focus on it. These reviews aren't much more than a hobby for me, so for the next little while, I need to focus on another project that might actually be able to support my livelihood.As such, I wouldn't expect the DK64 review for quite a while. Hopefully before Yooka-Laylee releases, but I can't make any promises. I'll do my best, regardless.Twitter: twitter.com/Veegie_This certainly took a little longer than I'd have liked, but I'm happy with the outcome. A few more credits this time around. Thanks go out to the following people:-Kit Sovereign (twitter.com/kitsovereign) for helping once again with the music analysis.-Collin Boots (github.com/cboots) for the WebGL shader I used to create the surface waves example (github.com/cboots/WebGL-Waves-and-Globe)-/u/ThalVerscholen on Reddit for the Ultimate MLG Starter Pack (https://redd.it/2o87hj)-Banjo-Tooie speedrunner Pjii (twitch.tv/pjii) for the 100% Banjo-Tooie speedrun route (http://goo.gl/hzNr5e)-SiIvagunner (youtube.com/channel/UC9ecwl3FTG66jIKA9JRDtmg) for sustaining my unending need for high-quality video game rips.-My good friend Kyle, for drawing and touching up the Terrydactyland concept art and map.-Basically everyone I've spoken to about this project, for your patience and support in the mind-boggling 16 months it's taken to finish this.Special thanks once again to MatthewMatosis (youtube.com/user/Matthewmatosis) for convincing me that long-form, dry, mostly-humourless reviews actually have a place on YouTube.
Banjo-Tooie Review & Analysis (Part 2 of 4) Veegie 2016-09-23 | Part 2 of my review and in-depth analysis of Banjo-Tooie for the Nintendo 64.Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=tKW-R1_40S4Part 3: youtube.com/watch?v=aqfViCAiMmQPart 4: youtube.com/watch?v=uN7C2flny90Twitter: twitter.com/Veegie_This certainly took a little longer than I'd have liked, but I'm happy with the outcome. A few more credits this time around. Thanks go out to the following people:-Kit Sovereign (twitter.com/kitsovereign) for helping once again with the music analysis.-Collin Boots (github.com/cboots) for the WebGL shader I used to create the surface waves example (github.com/cboots/WebGL-Waves-and-Globe)-/u/ThalVerscholen on Reddit for the Ultimate MLG Starter Pack (https://redd.it/2o87hj)-Banjo-Tooie speedrunner Pjii (twitch.tv/pjii) for the 100% Banjo-Tooie speedrun route (http://goo.gl/hzNr5e)-SiIvagunner (youtube.com/channel/UC9ecwl3FTG66jIKA9JRDtmg) for sustaining my unending need for high-quality video game rips.-My good friend Kyle, for drawing and touching up the Terrydactyland concept art and map.-Basically everyone I've spoken to about this project, for your patience and support in the mind-boggling 16 months it's taken to finish this.Special thanks once again to MatthewMatosis (youtube.com/user/Matthewmatosis) for convincing me that long-form, dry, mostly-humourless reviews actually have a place on YouTube.
Banjo-Tooie Review & Analysis (Part 3 of 4) Veegie 2016-09-23 | Part 3 of my review and in-depth analysis of Banjo-Tooie for the Nintendo 64.My Terrydactyland redesign notes can be found here: veegie.me/tdl_redesignPart 1: youtube.com/watch?v=tKW-R1_40S4Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=qcwHUcFTHR8 Part 4: youtube.com/watch?v=uN7C2flny90Twitter: twitter.com/Veegie_This certainly took a little longer than I'd have liked, but I'm happy with the outcome. A few more credits this time around. Thanks go out to the following people:-Kit Sovereign (twitter.com/kitsovereign) for helping once again with the music analysis.-Collin Boots (github.com/cboots) for the WebGL shader I used to create the surface waves example (github.com/cboots/WebGL-Waves-and-Globe)-/u/ThalVerscholen on Reddit for the Ultimate MLG Starter Pack (https://redd.it/2o87hj)-Banjo-Tooie speedrunner Pjii (twitch.tv/pjii) for the 100% Banjo-Tooie speedrun route (http://goo.gl/hzNr5e)-SiIvagunner (youtube.com/channel/UC9ecwl3FTG66jIKA9JRDtmg) for sustaining my unending need for high-quality video game rips.-My good friend Kyle, for drawing and touching up the Terrydactyland concept art and map.-Basically everyone I've spoken to about this project, for your patience and support in the mind-boggling 16 months it's taken to finish this.Special thanks once again to MatthewMatosis (youtube.com/user/Matthewmatosis) for convincing me that long-form, dry, mostly-humourless reviews actually have a place on YouTube.
Banjo-Tooie Review & Analysis (Part 1 of 4) Veegie 2016-09-23 | Part 1 of my review and in-depth analysis of Banjo-Tooie for the Nintendo 64.Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=qcwHUcFTHR8Part 3: youtube.com/watch?v=aqfViCAiMmQPart 4: youtube.com/watch?v=uN7C2flny90Twitter: twitter.com/Veegie_This certainly took a little longer than I'd have liked, but I'm happy with the outcome. A few more credits this time around. Thanks go out to the following people:-Kit Sovereign (twitter.com/kitsovereign) for helping once again with the music analysis.-Collin Boots (github.com/cboots) for the WebGL shader I used to create the surface waves example (github.com/cboots/WebGL-Waves-and-Globe)-/u/ThalVerscholen on Reddit for the Ultimate MLG Starter Pack (https://redd.it/2o87hj)-Banjo-Tooie speedrunner Pjii (twitch.tv/pjii) for the 100% Banjo-Tooie speedrun route (http://goo.gl/hzNr5e)-SiIvagunner (youtube.com/channel/UC9ecwl3FTG66jIKA9JRDtmg) for sustaining my unending need for high-quality video game rips.-My good friend Kyle, for drawing and touching up the Terrydactyland concept art and map.-Basically everyone I've spoken to about this project, for your patience and support in the mind-boggling 16 months it's taken to finish this.Special thanks once again to MatthewMatosis (youtube.com/user/Matthewmatosis) for convincing me that long-form, dry, mostly-humourless reviews actually have a place on YouTube.
Banjo-Kazooie Review & Analysis (Part 2 of 2) Veegie 2015-05-19 | Part 2 of my review and in-depth analysis of Banjo-Kazooie for the Nintendo 64. Split into two parts to make it a little easier to digest. Part 1 is here: youtube.com/watch?v=_JeFn-g15YEBanjo-Tooie video should be out in around a month or two, but it might be longer than that.Twitter: twitter.com/Veegie_Special thanks to my good friend Kit Sovereign for script editing assistance and help with the music analyisis. twitter.com/kitsovereignAlso, special thanks to the person whose awesome videos inspired me to try my hand at game analysis, Matthewmatosis. youtube.com/user/MatthewmatosisThis dude seriously deserves your views. (He also has a way better voice than me, just sayin')
Diddy Kong Racing - First Lap Silver Coin Challenge (Greenwood Village) Veegie 2012-11-23 | Completing the mirrored Adventure Two Silver Coin Challenge for Greenwood Village while collecting all 8 coins in the first lap.By far the hardest of the three courses I did, this one took me a while, and I had to switch to a character I was unfamiliar with because Pipsy just wasn't fast enough. As a side-note: If Drumstick were any harder to control, the N64 controller might as well be made of spaghetti. That is to say, I might as well be playing as Krunch.
Diddy Kong Racing - First Lap Silver Coin Challenge (Crescent Island & Snowball Valley) Veegie 2012-11-17 | Completing the Silver Coin Challenge for Crescent Island and Snowball Valley in Diddy Kong Racing's mirrored Adventure Two mode, while collecting all of the coins in the first lap.
Donkey Kong Country: Kremlings Revenge - Platform Perils [TAS] Veegie 2012-08-13 | =THIS IS A TOOL-ASSISTED RECORDING=Donkey Kong Country: Kremling's Revenge is a ROM hack of the first Donkey Kong Country game. In many aspects it could be considered to be a "Kaizo" Donkey Kong Country, with an emphasis on creating very challenging levels, at the expense of visual cohesiveness in many of them. It's an interesting hack but I wouldn't recommend it due to its sometimes needlessly-high difficulty and occasionally just plain lazy level design (lots of narrow platforms with Krushas, and all of the water levels are a single screen long).This is the final stage in the game, which I completed not too long ago. I've been trying to express to people just how nuanced the difficulty is in this utter marathon of a stage, but words couldn't do it justice, so I decided to make it my first Tool-Assisted video. As you can see, the level is pretty unforgiving.Oh, and for those wondering, the re-record count was 280.Thanks for watching!
DKC2 - Fiery Furnace - Pacifist Playthrough Veegie 2009-10-15 | Beating DKC2's Lost World level "Fiery Furnace" without killing any enemies.Fun, and a decent challenge.
DKC2 - Red-Hot Ride Pacifist Playthrough Veegie 2009-10-13 | A pacifist run through the DKC2 level "Red Hot Ride". That is to say, completing the level without killing any enemies.Took a few tries, but not overly difficult, even with some of the wacky jumps that it necessitates.
