after struggling a ton with spelunky over the last day or so to even unlock the jungle shortcut, this video inspired me and somehow in about an hour i managed to completely unlock both the ice caves and temple shortcuts.
NL makes it almost all the way with the key, then the last exit before tunnel man is surrounded by mines and yetis. Having watched this episode, it's really hard to believe the game doesn't have a troll engine.
I actually clapped when you unlocked the shortcut. I have gotten from the begining to that boss in one run several times on the original(I don't have a 360) and that run was not only impressive for you, it was straight up impressive, especially that spider kill, that was either genius or lucky, either way, bravo!
Yep, the hedjet brightens dark levels and stops the ghost from showing up. I think Kali can still summon it if you piss her off though. And you are right about the scepter.
It is the ankh. It revives you one time then breaks. Having it is the only way you can get the hedjet, which in combination with the scepter allows you to enter the city of gold.
I am seriously impressed NL figured out how to beat Olmec by himself... Now that you dont need the key, at every avalible oppritunity, open the locked chest, and try to get $50000. In the jungle, the eye should begin to glow, it happened when you played with Mfox. Begin bombing the area where the eye glows and Viola, you found the black market. And $50k will let you get the single most helpful item in spelunky, even better than the jetpack or cape if you keep up this playstyle.
Northernlion you are hilarious and unique, but you also have the most relevant commentary in terms of gameplay. I can imagine you being like a sports commentator or something
Ryan, you can pick up and throw the orange bomb frogs before they go off to use them as a makeshift bomb. It's really useful just for preventing them from blowing up something you need.
Oh god watching this was so cathartic after seeing the previous 16 episodes of you failing. Foxman, we thank you. And I guess NL should be thanked too. I guess.
Holy shit, epic run Ryan, grats! Just for future info, the ghost spawns after spending 2:30 in a level. I'm not sure if it spawns on the left or right side that's closest to you or if it involves the exit being between you and him or what exactly.
I feel like a proud parent watching Northernlion pwn Spelunky. I never thought I'd say this, but it looks like Northernlion could teach me a lesson or two. I'm going to try out a more methodical system as well :D
Now, that first shopkeeper with the shotgun and the bombs? That's a pretty salvagable lode, which I actually would've risked killing him for. But considering the sticky spot with the giant spider you got in shortly after, and the fact that you made it all the way to Olmec shows there's no faulting you here!! Congrats on the major progress you've worked SO LONG to get!!
I'm glad you actually figured out how to take out Olmec, if only it was sooner... Great run! Spoiler though: He's not the last boss. Put it this way: He's Sheol. You CAN go to a Cathedral and Chest, only after though, and I'll let you figure out how. ;)
Haha, I know! I did refresh it like 3 times, figured it was a glitch or something, but when I clicked on the video through the homepage of UA-cam it finally showed all the comments and ratings :)
Hey, NL, as far as I know, damsels/dogs don't take fall damage, damage from the whip, or damage from enemies. (That's the way it was in the PC version, at the very least.) I imagine those properties transition to the XBLA version.
Olmec is probably a reference to bowser in super mario bros 3 who you have to kill in exactly the same way. Also i noticed when you were hanging off him with the gloves you were fairly safe but he still broke block, so i think the gloves are probably really useful for that fight.
I'm expecting Michael Fox to come back to Spelunky and be horrible at it, now. I think Northernlion performed some kind of voodoo ritual to take Michael's Spelunky talent and add it to his own.
A good strategy for no shortcut runs. Try to get to the Black Market with a lot of money. Don't need to buy the Ankh unless going for the City of Gold. Buy all the supplies you need at the Black Market.
so in the jungle, there's a chance to encounter a bee hive in the ice caves, there's a chance to encounter an alien ship in the temple there's a chance to encounter.......?
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That was one of the most nerve racking videos I've ever seen.
As I watch this I can't help but to think "This guy sucks at this game" but at the time I'm watching this, he's probably way better at it than me.
He does runs now where he gets nearly 1,000,000 gold haha
Omg he did it
It’s crazy to see this compaired to northern today, glad he continued to make content
That was fricking epic.
Reactions to getting the shortcut:
Northernlion: Thank you Mike for the inspiration
Foxman: SUCK IT NORTHERNLION
Ahhhhhh I was so relieved and happy when he Finnally got that key to the end
Me too. It's amazing how similar sports and video games are in terms of commentary.
after struggling a ton with spelunky over the last day or so to even unlock the jungle shortcut, this video inspired me and somehow in about an hour i managed to completely unlock both the ice caves and temple shortcuts.
NL makes it almost all the way with the key, then the last exit before tunnel man is surrounded by mines and yetis.
Having watched this episode, it's really hard to believe the game doesn't have a troll engine.
"I'm worried he's on the verge of death" *throws him at a wall*
And you did it and for the first time it's fun to watch you play. Thank you fox for sharing your wisdom
After watching the first 16 videos over the past week or two, this feels like glorious vindication as a viewer too.
I actually clapped when you unlocked the shortcut. I have gotten from the begining to that boss in one run several times on the original(I don't have a 360) and that run was not only impressive for you, it was straight up impressive, especially that spider kill, that was either genius or lucky, either way, bravo!
Oh man, I don't know whether to feel relieved or frustrated. Such is the NL magic.
Yep, the hedjet brightens dark levels and stops the ghost from showing up. I think Kali can still summon it if you piss her off though. And you are right about the scepter.
Anyone else coming back and rewatching all of these because of the golden goblet series?
oh my god dude, i can't believe how good you got in the space of no time at all.
That gold square at 19:10 on level 4-2 is the entrance to the City of Gold.
I am jealous at how much you've improved.
It is the ankh. It revives you one time then breaks. Having it is the only way you can get the hedjet, which in combination with the scepter allows you to enter the city of gold.
I am seriously impressed NL figured out how to beat Olmec by himself...
Now that you dont need the key, at every avalible oppritunity, open the locked chest, and try to get $50000. In the jungle, the eye should begin to glow, it happened when you played with Mfox. Begin bombing the area where the eye glows and Viola, you found the black market.
And $50k will let you get the single most helpful item in spelunky, even better than the jetpack or cape if you keep up this playstyle.
This episode really got my adrenaline pumping.
I'm proud of my favourite let's player. Hats off, man.
(Using ropes to get out of the deep holes might have given you an easier time.)
Northernlion you are hilarious and unique, but you also have the most relevant commentary in terms of gameplay. I can imagine you being like a sports commentator or something
great run NL an you were right with that spider too. didn't think you would get past it
confidence and patience was all he needed
It is the guy, he is good luck. Got him today, first run with him was the first time I ever got to the temple.
Ryan, you can pick up and throw the orange bomb frogs before they go off to use them as a makeshift bomb. It's really useful just for preventing them from blowing up something you need.
i was pleasantly surprised by this episode
Thank you Michael you are our savior!
I like to play Spelunky while watching Northernlion's playthrough. I got the temple shortcut THE SECOND he got it. NORTHERNLION IS A PSYCHIC.
Oh god watching this was so cathartic after seeing the previous 16 episodes of you failing.
Foxman, we thank you.
And I guess NL should be thanked too. I guess.
That was beautiful Northernlion. Really great episode!
I felt so proud and happy for him when he made it! Awesome! Right after fox did it lol. Nice.
money-12700
keys- 1
lives- 5
forgeting the dog at the end of the round... priceless.!
Holy shit, epic run Ryan, grats!
Just for future info, the ghost spawns after spending 2:30 in a level.
I'm not sure if it spawns on the left or right side that's closest to you or if it involves the exit being between you and him or what exactly.
Fuck yeah! Michael Fox showing the padawan the way of Spelunky.
You have done well young one
Found this guy through a Northerlion spelunky video.
You guys sound similiar but your play is so much better ;3
aww mikefox+northernlion was an awesome combo too
I just realized how similar that ghost is to the wind in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon games. They both boot you out after awhile.
*tear drips*... they grow up so fast.
It's fine. My head can grow back.
There can only be one master of Spelunky!
I feel like a proud parent watching Northernlion pwn Spelunky. I never thought I'd say this, but it looks like Northernlion could teach me a lesson or two. I'm going to try out a more methodical system as well :D
Congrats on opening the shortcut!
Now, that first shopkeeper with the shotgun and the bombs? That's a pretty salvagable lode, which I actually would've risked killing him for. But considering the sticky spot with the giant spider you got in shortly after, and the fact that you made it all the way to Olmec shows there's no faulting you here!!
Congrats on the major progress you've worked SO LONG to get!!
Best episode evar.
you're right I really should start watching that
ya boy is seriously impressed beating almost all the levels in one run props bro... you got my gamer respect lol
I did it on my first attempt yesterday too. Was nerve wracking but loads of fun!
its still fun to watch
Teddy Bear Man is my favorite Spelunky character! And he does kind of resemble NL
Ryan when you get to the final boss you got to get the boss to the lava,when its close to the end your suppose to jump on top of him.
Thank you mike
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Thank you for what you did to NL...
I'm glad you actually figured out how to take out Olmec, if only it was sooner... Great run! Spoiler though: He's not the last boss. Put it this way: He's Sheol. You CAN go to a Cathedral and Chest, only after though, and I'll let you figure out how. ;)
Haha, I know!
I did refresh it like 3 times, figured it was a glitch or something, but when I clicked on the video through the homepage of UA-cam it finally showed all the comments and ratings :)
In the long run it saves time as you wouldn't have to do that on every video. It's the most convenient and efficient way of getting rid of ads.
I stole all the coins from his couch when he wasn't looking. Looks like I'm the real winner today.
Dude! I already saw the video, and nice comment, but unsuspecting people who are waiting for an ad to be over may see the spoilers!
THANK YOU MICHEALALFOX!
Can't wait for the next part! You're a Pro now!
Belated congratulations!!!
You finally figured out the true secret of this game - you have plenty of time. You don't need to rush. 2 minutes 30 seconds is an eternity.
NL- I got the key all the way to the Ice Caves! It felt great to finally be done with that and now the game seems a little easier.
Wow! Suddenly improved competence!
nice job on getting that key! youre doing much better now!
I LOVE YOU NL!
Hey, NL, as far as I know, damsels/dogs don't take fall damage, damage from the whip, or damage from enemies. (That's the way it was in the PC version, at the very least.) I imagine those properties transition to the XBLA version.
Olmec is probably a reference to bowser in super mario bros 3 who you have to kill in exactly the same way.
Also i noticed when you were hanging off him with the gloves you were fairly safe but he still broke block, so i think the gloves are probably really useful for that fight.
Great episode! congrats :)
You were going butt-fucking no where with the boss (until the end), but alas, congrats on the best spelunky video yet.
Thumbs up if you had a breathe of relief when NL finally got the key to the temple!
Awesome episode!
That was spectacular.
wow great improvement. I guess Micheak's advise rang true. Great job with that key! :D
There was like a million times during this episode where i KNEW he was fucked, but he somehow succeeded! Great job Northernlion!
You did an awesome job in this video! Congrats man :)
Northen I swear I have a heart attack...every time you get near spikes.
Did Northernlion really think that a bossfight would be as simple as throwing a couple of bombs at him and running to the exit?
That's Yama lol
I'm expecting Michael Fox to come back to Spelunky and be horrible at it, now.
I think Northernlion performed some kind of voodoo ritual to take Michael's Spelunky talent and add it to his own.
good run ryan, very good indeed
Way to go, Northernlion!
Thank you very much Mike! :P
I cant believe this... congratulations NL im so proud of you ;_;
when he mentions locust i always think about Gears Of War... good times
You should make a bonus hour long episode.
Some fantastic play, good video.
Good show, guy. That was quite an exciting affair.
NL is living proof that even god-awful Spelunky players can become good xDGod bless this Egg
A good strategy for no shortcut runs. Try to get to the Black Market with a lot of money. Don't need to buy the Ankh unless going for the City of Gold. Buy all the supplies you need at the Black Market.
AAAAAH!!! HIDDEN TEMPLE! LOLOLOL SO MANY MEMORIES! THANKS NL
"It's like the Bowser fight in Mario 3, Ryan! It's like Mario 3!"
Impressive run mate! Great job.
so in the jungle, there's a chance to encounter a bee hive
in the ice caves, there's a chance to encounter an alien ship
in the temple there's a chance to encounter.......?
dude that is the simplest boss fight ever the stages leading up to it are like 10x harder
And the thing of Nights journey into dreams, i forgot the name.