Exploring the Dark Depths of Aquanaut's Holiday | Artdink Retrospective

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  • @PeetarTheGuitar
    @PeetarTheGuitar Місяць тому +254

    This is my adult version of saturday morning cartoons. Thank you.

    • @ThommyofThenn
      @ThommyofThenn Місяць тому +5

      @@PeetarTheGuitar what a great take. I love it

    • @Somniostatic
      @Somniostatic Місяць тому +2

      lol, perfect way to put it

    • @not_jon_vendi
      @not_jon_vendi Місяць тому +2

      Well said

    • @tonys_write
      @tonys_write Місяць тому +1

      Dude, you nailed the feeling

  • @TheKaptainKetchup
    @TheKaptainKetchup Місяць тому +473

    You have quickly become one of my favorite gaming creators on here, rivaling civvie, mandalore, grimbeard, and sean seanson. The distinctly laid back vibe you always bring to your videos and oftentimes niche Japanese games you cover gives you a pretty distinct voice that stands out among your contemporaries. Keep up the great work man!

    • @dungeonchill
      @dungeonchill  Місяць тому +111

      That’s huge. I mean, I love all of those creators and have taken inspiration from them, so it’s not a competition for me. But thanks for the kind words.

    • @matt-dr4fk
      @matt-dr4fk Місяць тому +43

      Check out Marsh for more obscure stuff. He mostly does SMT but also some rpg maker games. His newest is a super unknown ps1 horror game called Hellnight

    • @DumbDumb_Banjo
      @DumbDumb_Banjo Місяць тому +22

      Thanks for these other recs! Also check out majuular!

    • @ThommyofThenn
      @ThommyofThenn Місяць тому +2

      I love knowing about these channels, even the few mentioned i haven't heard.
      What i love MOST is that I'm the kind of person who can appreciate them at the high level

    • @alexf836
      @alexf836 Місяць тому +6

      ​@@dungeonchill Dude it's awesome how fast your channel, and for that matter all the top notch video essay guys channels have been growing lately, some awesome synergy there, keep it up man!

  • @cherryhazard8002
    @cherryhazard8002 Місяць тому +157

    You have no idea how grateful I am that you put subtitles in, I have a huge tendency to get distracted if subtitles aren't on the screen but yours have them and I can watch the entire video without getting distracted! Thank you for that, I really appreciate it.

    • @LiminalMan777
      @LiminalMan777 Місяць тому +14

      Especially because we're getting exact text as opposed to auto generated. So I too appreciate it. My kids have made it so I can't hear unless there are words to read along to.

    • @cherryhazard8002
      @cherryhazard8002 Місяць тому +1

      @LiminalMan777 Your profile pic is terrifying lol, sorry to say, but it is.

    • @NikuNicole_RikkuX5
      @NikuNicole_RikkuX5 27 днів тому +2

      I second that!
      I have audio processing issues and subtitles help a lot in retaining the information. It's been much harder since UA-cam removed user generated subtitles and I appreciate it a lot whenever I don't have to rely on auto generated ones. Thanks a lot for investing your time and for creating this mesmerising video!

  • @omnislash424
    @omnislash424 Місяць тому +26

    “Water levels in games, most people hate em, but I love them”
    And I love you Dungeon Chill. Don’t ever stop chillin

  • @mironricardo
    @mironricardo Місяць тому +44

    That construction game brings back so much Game Grumps improv lines they inserted into their gameplay videos.

  • @Kabonkong
    @Kabonkong 29 днів тому +26

    Curse the algorithm. You deserve all the accolades for your amazing work and consistent productivity.

    • @dungeonchill
      @dungeonchill  27 днів тому +3

      Thank you so much for the extra!

    • @davidjames4890
      @davidjames4890 23 дні тому

      Curse the algorithm which led me to such beauty?
      To longform content in a world of 17-30 minute distractions?
      Poppycock and balderdash.

  • @kennylauderdale_en
    @kennylauderdale_en Місяць тому +15

    One of my favorite genres. I kind of wish they'd set one of these on another planet in the oceans of neptune or something, but real life fish are alien enough

  • @ThommyofThenn
    @ThommyofThenn Місяць тому +62

    This and the guy who makes those history of Ultima documentary/development/retrospective combo videos are some of the most interesting videos I've ever seen.
    I never swipe these videos away, either saving them to a playlist or watching them at once!

    • @dungeonchill
      @dungeonchill  Місяць тому +49

      Majuular’s Ultima series is the shit.

    • @ThommyofThenn
      @ThommyofThenn Місяць тому +13

      @dungeonchill i know my friend. It's not every channel that makes me feel like im watching a PBS episode. Which is a GOOD thing!🤓

    • @paul.1337
      @paul.1337 29 днів тому

      I hope and pray Ultima and Ripper don't take more reviewers from us. I offer a sacrifice to the dark gods every time a new video drops. We can't go back to the dark ages of the 2000s.

    • @safebox36
      @safebox36 29 днів тому +3

      I also recommend Warlockracy for similar vibes. He covers more obscure Eastern European CRPGs and how that genre evolved separately from weatern CRPGs like Baldur's Gate and Ultima.

    • @ThommyofThenn
      @ThommyofThenn 29 днів тому

      @safebox36 ok well that is an epic premise thank you

  • @jeremytipgos505
    @jeremytipgos505 Місяць тому +38

    Just wanna say you have the perfect blend of pacing and humor, two qualities that I find are key for long-form video essays that mainly focus on horror/thriller/mystery games, especially for the more convoluted stories. You, Noah Caldwell Gervais, and eurothug4000 are my main rotation that makes day-to-day work bearable. So thank you! The quality and speed of which you churn these videos out are amazing (be careful of burnout!)

  • @ggggfan1
    @ggggfan1 Місяць тому +33

    Battle Construction Vehicle's art style is a great taste of classic 70's manga, from what I can find the character designer, Hiroshi Motomiya, is a prolific manga author in japan but has basically no presence in english-speaking circles. The biggest thing would probably be his involvement with the Strider game series

  • @LiminalMan777
    @LiminalMan777 Місяць тому +14

    When that pack of Newports popped on screen, I literally spit my coffee with laughter...well played

  • @christopherflynn350
    @christopherflynn350 Місяць тому +7

    DC has such a resonant and chill voice, sets an immaculate vibe for the entire video

  • @GoatsAndGoblins
    @GoatsAndGoblins Місяць тому +13

    This was a fun change of pace! Always nice to find out I’ll have something to watch during my workday. I was surprised to see “A Long Vacation” in this video - I just got a copy on vinyl for my birthday this year! Perhaps I should check out those other records you listed. Great work as always!

    • @dungeonchill
      @dungeonchill  Місяць тому +4

      A Long Vacation is quintessential 80s J-pop. The other records I put in the video are also some of my favorites.

  • @goatbone
    @goatbone Місяць тому +15

    It always makes me happy when you post a new vid although I often can't watch the whole things straight away. Artdink sure did make some interesting games but I suppose thePS1 era was like the wild west.

    • @dungeonchill
      @dungeonchill  Місяць тому +1

      Take your time with them. The chapter select is your friend.

  • @Condeycon
    @Condeycon Місяць тому +12

    Your videos, much like ArtDink are perfect relaxing mood pieces bro. I don’t know how intentional it is but man these videos are relaxing as hell.

    • @dungeonchill
      @dungeonchill  Місяць тому +7

      It’s very intentional.

    • @Condeycon
      @Condeycon Місяць тому +3

      @ You’re a master of your craft, my friend, and I deeply appreciate it!

  • @WintersailMiniatures
    @WintersailMiniatures Місяць тому +8

    A single mention of Endless Ocean has brought a twisting in my gut. I dream to experience the first and Blue World once again. So many memories of one of the very few games I randomly think about at least once a year.

  • @Cactrot
    @Cactrot Місяць тому +6

    I love ArtDink, they seem to have a good rhythm of licensed and contract titles that they use to fund their real passions, weird and train games.

  • @verocchi
    @verocchi Місяць тому +33

    ahhhh another great vid, thanks dungeon! bcv is SO WILD and was def my fave part that you covered! the character design felt so nostalgic and familiar; lo and behold, it was motomiya hiroshi! i never actually read any of his stuff but his style is so iconic

    • @dungeonchill
      @dungeonchill  Місяць тому +5

      Yeah! I forgot to mention that in the video, but his work defined a generation. Salary Man Kintaro!

    • @verocchi
      @verocchi Місяць тому +1

      @@dungeonchill YEAH!! alsooooo the kaze no notam ost has now entered my listening rotation, what a gem

  • @reziture
    @reziture Місяць тому +23

    Whenever I see a notification telling me you released another video, I get a rush of joy and excitement. Hearing you and ur thoughts about obscure wild games has been my favorite thing to watch on my free time

    • @dungeonchill
      @dungeonchill  Місяць тому +4

      Glad to hear it. Hope I can continue to entertain.

  • @yarrbraxas
    @yarrbraxas Місяць тому +14

    I've yet to watch a video of yours that I didn't thoroughly and completely enjoy and gobble up in a single sitting. I'm so very happy that I finally joined your Patreon, not only to give you the support you so absolutely deserve but also because now I get to watch even more of your stuff! I truly hope you never stop reviewing and telling me about games, developers or trivia I've never heard of or, at best, have barely a clue about. Thank you so much for all the amazing quality content!

    • @dungeonchill
      @dungeonchill  Місяць тому +3

      Thank you so much. I have so many games to talk about, I don’t think I’ll ever run out of video ideas.

  • @MonsterSauna
    @MonsterSauna Місяць тому +5

    I'm a huge fan of transport sims and city builders generally, and I genuinely think A-Train is the best transport sim series out there. Yes, the UI is a huge pain and the mechanics are unintuitive and poorly explained, but once you get over the initial difficulty spike there's a sense of place and purpose in those games that other transport sims can't even approach. Watching the last train depart along a long rural line and knowing exactly how long the commute is for everyone living in the little villages out there, seeing them grow little shops and cafés, even seeing it head back to the depot during daylight in summer but at night in winter, while all the big city trains keep running late into the night... It's a super unique experience.
    It's fascinating to see Artdink explore a lot of the same ideas in other genres. They make a lot of games where the world is something you can inhabit and interact with and explore, but it's not there entirely for you. Real cozy uplifting exploratory chillout-athons.

  • @Just-a-Guy733
    @Just-a-Guy733 Місяць тому +4

    It's amazing seeing some love for Artdink. Lunatic Dawn, particularly Passage of the Book (which can be patched into English) really deserves its own video.

  • @P-H-Hist0ry
    @P-H-Hist0ry Місяць тому +17

    whenever I see PS1 and underwater I think of Divers Dream (dolphin dream in Japan) it's a Diving RPG on the PS1 which revolved around exploring a fake titanic for some crown jewels. It was somehow the calmest and most scariest game of my childhood and pushed me to try and become a underwater archaeologist

    • @EinherjarV
      @EinherjarV Місяць тому +2

      I think Treasures of the Deep.

    • @acquiescence5331
      @acquiescence5331 29 днів тому +2

      @@EinherjarV There's also B.L.U.E. Legend of Water, a game never released outside of Japan. Although it did get a fan translation not too long ago.

    • @EinherjarV
      @EinherjarV 29 днів тому

      @@acquiescence5331 That sounds cool too. Don't think i've heard of that one.

  • @frederickfugglesworth9877
    @frederickfugglesworth9877 Місяць тому +9

    I saw Carnage Heart advertised in a magazine in the 90s and always wanted to try it, but years later when I DID have a PSX I couldn't remember the name of it and thus could never hunt it down. Until now, in this random video about a developer and games I had otherwise never even heard about. Good thing I didn't sleep through it.

  • @hazardswake
    @hazardswake Місяць тому +1

    Really cool to not only see these dream-like underwater exploration games, but just to get a feel for what the developer was making around the time of each game's release, very cool!

  • @mafiousbj
    @mafiousbj 5 днів тому +1

    Damn this video combining a look at a game series and a quick retrospective about the game studio that created it is pretty unique. Love how both elements are interwoven along the runtime.
    It's sad it's quite difficult to put a catchy title that can fully describe a video like this. This deserves far more views and I bet a lot of people would be interested in a quirky Japanese game studio but will never click this thinking It's just a video game review based on the thumbnail alone 😢

  • @jrflyboy6187
    @jrflyboy6187 Місяць тому +6

    Hey dungeon! Normally don’t comment but I thought I’d give you props for the amazing video(and help with the algorithm) the part where you say NOTAM, it would be pronounced more like know-tem in the aviation world (and extra fun fact the FAA actually changed the acronym to mean notice to air mission to be more inclusive!)

  • @DeletarTepes
    @DeletarTepes Місяць тому +1

    Another banger. The kemelman "oooo!" absolutely destroyed me lol

  • @Lucirby93
    @Lucirby93 Місяць тому +1

    I absolutely love this style of covering various games of a certain developer. It really got me interested in trying some of them. Thanks for this great video.

  • @Self-Referential
    @Self-Referential Місяць тому +13

    Artdink will always be the Fossil Fighters company to me. That game is so underrated and always seems to get written off as a pokemon clone.

  • @enistoja
    @enistoja 15 днів тому

    Kinda neat that both you and Transparency decided to pick this up so close to each other, as well as how different your opinions are. Loved the vid!

  • @peppermintbubble
    @peppermintbubble Місяць тому +1

    I can't BELIEVE I have never heard of Aquanaut's Holiday before, even though I love underwater games! What a fascinating series, and what a fun video!

  • @aarongrabel4201
    @aarongrabel4201 Місяць тому +3

    Always making my Saturdays awesome look forward to these like I did Saturday morning cartoons as a kid.

  • @theshellderinslowbrostail5422
    @theshellderinslowbrostail5422 Місяць тому +2

    This video is a vibe and shows why i love your channel.
    Love underwater exploration and in general anything ocean related. Idk, the ocean is nice to see irl and in games.

  • @ACameronUK
    @ACameronUK Місяць тому

    I really like this format, it’s like we’re focusing on a series but there’s also lots of other games covered briefly as a bonus ☺️ feels extra informative and also somehow friendly.

  • @KaijuAKD
    @KaijuAKD Місяць тому +3

    Dungeon Chill video!!! My favorite water level is the one in Ori's. Hard as hell but perfectly design

  • @yukfus
    @yukfus Місяць тому +2

    Another banger mate. Well done. My life is enriched knowing about a construction fighting game.

  • @cursedseagullgames
    @cursedseagullgames 29 днів тому +1

    The aquanaut games look so chill, like something you would just put up in the background for the vibes.

  • @Geebees93
    @Geebees93 Місяць тому

    You, I Finished a Video Game, and Tiptoe the Tank are my 3 favorite gaming lore/history channels. You all do amazing work. Keep it up, DC. Looking forward to the next one!

  • @linthuslyth
    @linthuslyth Місяць тому +1

    I remember watching a let's play of Aquanaut's Holiday 3. It was very chill. Great vid!

  • @crizmeow8394
    @crizmeow8394 26 днів тому

    This video made me feel like I do when I go to the pool, I’ve been having a horrible time and this has managed to relax me greatly, that you so much for all your great work

  • @wolfyone2242
    @wolfyone2242 27 днів тому

    There’s no better obscure video game essay UA-camr than you. It’s always a joy when I see another 2hrs+ video from you.
    I personally kinda liked the fact that all the mysteries get solved in the last game. It kinda bothers me when I don’t get answers, personally. It’s like a hauntingly looming feeling of mystery (which actually is a plus points for others.)
    Also, at 39:18 that hot air balloon drifting out of bounds trapped with no other wind direction and that indignant rant at the end had me laughing for an absurdly long amount of time.

  • @julaizaya7946
    @julaizaya7946 Місяць тому +2

    I recently discovered your channel and I simply devour them all, thanks for the amazing work and for talking about hidden gem videos games, I will watching your new video now.
    Greetings from Belgium.

  • @QuentDB
    @QuentDB 20 днів тому

    Just watched your Legacy of Kain Blood Omen video which was outstanding, and now... Aquanaut's Holiday?! I played that game as a kid! My first "weird" game experience, at a time where "indie" or "experimental" or "contemplative" weren't even word used to talk about games. Thanks for making that video and once again of the Loegacy of Kain one, reignite some precious memories from my childhood in such a delicate manner.
    BTW, I'm a game director today.

  • @joshuahemmesch8159
    @joshuahemmesch8159 Місяць тому +1

    I've been watching you since

  • @inugami3529
    @inugami3529 Місяць тому +5

    It's about to be 8am where i live and i was so bored, then i saw you uploaded and now I have an hour and a half of high quality content to enjoy. Thank you for your service Dungeon!

  • @Chankofoed
    @Chankofoed Місяць тому

    Listening to the section about BCV while actively having a fever was…an experience. Great video!

  • @ponipaa
    @ponipaa Місяць тому +1

    Every time you post is like a free movie. Your voice fits so good with your writing style 😊

  • @SasakiKiyotaka
    @SasakiKiyotaka Місяць тому

    HELL YEAH THIS GAME, I saw it once elsewhere on UA-cam and I got a sincere fondness for games like this, so nice to see the memory salvaged

  • @Darkseidx
    @Darkseidx Місяць тому

    Another awesome video. You've been helping open up a new world to me for obscure games. Some I've owned back in the day, others I never knew existed. Keep up the great work!

  • @ronancowley8998
    @ronancowley8998 Місяць тому

    Since finding your videos a few months ago I’ve been following the channel closely. Really impressive and relaxing stuff, thanks mate!

  • @frozec8568
    @frozec8568 10 днів тому

    Love your channel dude, your scripts and delivery have gotten so much sharper its a pleasure to watch! Love the games you choose too. awesome stuff

  • @shawnlee7739
    @shawnlee7739 Місяць тому

    Damn 30 minutes since it was posted and I get to be here to watch it and give immediate feedback. I know I’m gonna love it because I ❤️ Dungeon Chill-flavored retrospectives. And it’s an obscure pick by Artdink! Thanks for all the great content - it puts me in better spirits through these hard days.

  • @Thedegu
    @Thedegu Місяць тому

    accidentally fell asleep watching this last night, and I am back to actually watch it again, lol. Loved the vibe of the video

  • @VervainVanity
    @VervainVanity Місяць тому

    Very much looking forward to the Vampire coverage, love that little game. And thanks for showing what aquanauts holiday series is all about I hadn't given it a second thought until now... I thought it was a virtual aquarium sort of deal.

  • @adventuringwolf8517
    @adventuringwolf8517 29 днів тому +1

    Artdink has to be one of the best names for a game studio.

  • @Ramza012
    @Ramza012 14 днів тому

    Man kaze no notam's ost is so good. I appreciate the rec!

  • @alexh3464
    @alexh3464 28 днів тому

    Yet again, DC takes me through another mundane day at work. I thank you, brother

  • @Pestytheclown
    @Pestytheclown 28 днів тому

    This video deserves way more views and I will personally be putting in effort towards that. Sharing. Commenting. Rewatching

  • @chaosisnthere
    @chaosisnthere Місяць тому

    heck yea man, love yer long vids of goodness. Thank you for highlighting this series, and Artdink overall. Very enjoyable, well written and edited. great job~

  • @DiddlyDiPotatoes
    @DiddlyDiPotatoes Місяць тому

    Loved the overview of Artdink's other games besides Aquanaut's Holiday. They're such an interesting studio.

  • @Morraak
    @Morraak Місяць тому

    I always look forward to these episodes, I sadly work long days on weekends so I dont have time to watch them right away. Hoping this comment helps with the algorithm!

  • @Penetheia
    @Penetheia Місяць тому

    Thank you for making such wonderful videos! I've gone back and rewatched multiple because they're just that good

  • @TheBeird
    @TheBeird Місяць тому +2

    These Aquanaut's Holiday games give me a specific vibe from watching them here. Anyone else remember that Demo Disc that came with the PS1's launch? Along with some game verticle slices, it had two 3D graphics demonstrations you could interact with to show off the console's power. One was a T-Rex running in a dark void, the other was a Manta Ray in an endless blue ocean. I farted around with the latter for hours. Strange to be reminded of so specific a vibe from such specific a time.

  • @pluieuwu
    @pluieuwu Місяць тому

    dude, how the HECK do you pump out so many high quality long form videos every few weeks like this?! please teach me your magic ❤

  • @monsieurmowgli4216
    @monsieurmowgli4216 Місяць тому

    Dude you're the only UA-camr I decided to start following. You really have a way to keep me engaged. Thanks 🤘🏽👹🤘🏽

  • @Fulgrim2
    @Fulgrim2 Місяць тому +1

    I honestly don’t remember how I found your page but I’m so glad I did.

  • @davidhylton7528
    @davidhylton7528 Місяць тому

    Wow can’t believe it’s been about a whole year I’ve been watching your videos. Always been interesting and entertaining!

  • @not_jon_vendi
    @not_jon_vendi Місяць тому

    This was a good video Chill. Different from most of your videos but love the layout of it. You are really killing it man, i have been here since 500 subs and i am forever greatful that the 'rithm brought me to you.

    • @dungeonchill
      @dungeonchill  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for being around for since the early days. Which were only a bit over a year ago, which is nuts.

    • @not_jon_vendi
      @not_jon_vendi Місяць тому

      You really did take off man. You deserve all the success you are getting. You are not the run of the mill UA-camr you are definitely something special

  • @oakword0442
    @oakword0442 Місяць тому

    No wonder you're my number one watched gaming UA-camr this year💜

  • @Zeigryo
    @Zeigryo 28 днів тому

    Thank you very much for your efforts! From the little blurb about Lunacid that made me go try it (and fall in love with) to the video on Baroque (that makes me want to play it desperately) to this video, alway a delight! God bless!

  • @NickOleksiakMusic
    @NickOleksiakMusic Місяць тому +1

    Man, BCM's dub is ICONIC! It genuinely feels like an Abridged series from the earlier days of UA-cam, like old YGOTAS or TFS.

  • @treetheoak8313
    @treetheoak8313 29 днів тому

    Just want to say you replaced cable for me! Thank you for all the hard work you put into these!

  • @lilwyvern4
    @lilwyvern4 Місяць тому +1

    Those Aquanaut's Holiday games look right up my alley. I really enjoyed Endless Ocean: Blue World, so more chill games about ocean exploration would be highly enjoyable.

  • @Phant0mDust
    @Phant0mDust Місяць тому

    Another banger. I’m with you with aquanauts 2. That game looks so cool. I wish we would see more of that type of game.

  • @Jamie-nx2cg
    @Jamie-nx2cg Місяць тому +10

    Woah. This has to be the trendiest video on UA-cam. Honestly... it's basically ahead of the trend that's coming. Someone would be an idiot to think this wasn't trendy.
    Great video as always.

  • @Parisiancollector
    @Parisiancollector 27 днів тому

    Pleasantly surprised to see these games covered here. Thank you for the video! I got both PS3 English versions of AH (the Korean one and a sealed Chinese one) as well as the very first AH in its PAL version.

  • @notyoursavior78
    @notyoursavior78 Місяць тому +2

    Nice Sunny Day Real Estate reference. That came out of the blue, but was much appreciated. What an influential band in my life. Interesting overview of Artdink too. I swear I know that name from somewhere. They must have just helped produce some game I played or something because I never heard of any of these before. Well I did hear of no one can stop Mr. Domino but I think it just sounded too silly to rent back then.

  • @rockabillyfame4830
    @rockabillyfame4830 20 днів тому

    Thank you so much again for a wonderful journey through this interesting topic. Keep itnup and i cant wait for the next one!

  • @InkWarrior
    @InkWarrior Місяць тому

    Thanks for covering these types of games. Back then I didn't appreciate them for what they were and now I do.

  • @m0nsterzer0
    @m0nsterzer0 Місяць тому

    Always a good day when theres a new Dungeon Chill

  • @BottoBaby
    @BottoBaby Місяць тому

    never been this early to an upload, can’t wait to watch it all through

  • @deezulVo
    @deezulVo 24 дні тому

    It's been really surreal seeing BCV come up a lot in niche videogame video essays and conversations so much more the last couple years as someone who actually had it on the ps2 as a kid and played it a bunch without understanding a bloody bit of it

  • @furiousapplesack
    @furiousapplesack 19 днів тому

    Props to you for quoting Sunny Day Real Estate. Love it.

  • @Annsheryn
    @Annsheryn Місяць тому

    Seeing a new video from you always brightens my day, thank you so much for your great work! ❤

  • @Artemas_16
    @Artemas_16 22 дні тому

    Great video, dungeon! Wild choice for this one.

  • @jamesfloyd6693
    @jamesfloyd6693 Місяць тому

    Forget the algorithms advice, those of us who love your work will show up

  • @TABandiTA
    @TABandiTA Місяць тому +1

    I m sick currently, and it was really nice to listen to this video while dozing off in the bed 👍

  • @thomasderosso5625
    @thomasderosso5625 Місяць тому

    That first A-Train opening theme literally had me bobbing my head and grinning, which is rare.

  • @Krunkwizard
    @Krunkwizard Місяць тому +8

    Awesome, just got back from the dispensary and am read to watch

  • @Squimd
    @Squimd Місяць тому +4

    Ps1 games just have that "X" factor for me. It feels like it's own pocket universe. It immediately pulls me back into my youth. Living out in the country, with my bedroom window open. Playing parasite eve, bushido blade, soul blade, final fantasy tactics ect...

  • @KyanoAng3l0_24
    @KyanoAng3l0_24 Місяць тому

    As a '90s kid, I grew up with a fascination with the ocean since I got Undersea Adventure on MS-DOS. The game's "3-D Undersea World" (a Doom-style underwater museum level) actually made me want a larger game where you'd explore or just wander the ocean. If only I knew about the Aquanaut series. I can imagine little me spending a whole summer on the second, heh.
    I know there are similar modern games, but I'd love to see a modern Aquanaut.

  • @samuelreinhold2464
    @samuelreinhold2464 Місяць тому

    Thanks for covering the Aquanauts Holiday series! Ive been interested in it for some time, ever since playing subnautica. The ocean has a deep sense of fear and discovery few games tap into.
    It's environmental story telling at its best. And I'm always look for more games that explore such.

  • @Duskets
    @Duskets 28 днів тому +2

    Came for the copious wonders existing beneath the briny deep, stayed for the Sunny Day Real Estate reference

  • @starlightela
    @starlightela Місяць тому

    Fantastic video, as always! Love that you explored the history of the publisher as well. It's always fun to realize just how many varied, unique games exist out there! I first learned of Aquanaut's Holiday 1 from an issue of GAME URARA I was pawing through. They had a small feature for the game and what I intuit to be a guide explaining the rarity of certain sea life you can come across. Did you know there's a UFO that you can find in the game? Apparently its wicked rare, tho!

  • @ProtoRez
    @ProtoRez Місяць тому

    Thanks to this video, I looked up the Notam of Wind ost and found it on spotify. Thanks Dungeon chill!

  • @Wolfburns
    @Wolfburns Місяць тому

    Whoa BCV was not something I ever expected to see. I am not surprised as a Japanese game but it is still something I never knew should exist. Thank you for elevating my life.

  • @aromaticvoice2452
    @aromaticvoice2452 Місяць тому

    I hope that one day you will be more popular. It shows how much effort you put into making those videos.

  • @seandixon5737
    @seandixon5737 Місяць тому

    Love the videos dude, wishing you well!

  • @Milkex
    @Milkex Місяць тому

    what an insane game. and a lovely video on an insane game. thank you!