You know, for so long I couldn't put my finger on why I like your videos so much, until I've been rewatching some vids of yours and then it hit me: it's how you focus on actually reviewing games instead of just making jokes about it. Don't get me wrong, you do sometimes incorporate comedy elements, but you always make sure to focus on the review itself first and foremost. You never put on a persona like a lot of UA-camrs do; your work always feels so natural, and it shows how passionate you are about reviews. Because of that reason, it feels like your reviews are much more effective at getting me to actually pay attention to the game you're talking about. When a UA-cam channel tries fitting in as many jokes as possible about a game, I'm less likely to think about the actual reviewer's thoughts, but with your videos, it actually makes me wonder if I should get a game you recommend or don't recommend. Heck, you actually inspired me to get Picross 3D. So yeah. I know your channel's been inactive lately, but I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your videos and thank you for making them.
***** You make it obvious too. "I need to make a decision that will change my life" = "HAY GUYZ THE SHOWS ENDING BIT ITLL HO BACK.IN LIKE 1 MINUTE OR WHENEVER I FIX MY FUCKING TERRIBLE SCHEDULE JK!1!!1!!111
Excellent video as always. I've been following you since almost the beginning of your channel, and you've definitely improved and improved over time. Keep up the good work, because video by itself already feels like such a pinnacle of your work as a reviewer, and as a gamer.
I was about to do a similar video about Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and how much has changed in the year since release...but you have made this so brilliantly paced and lovingly personal! My favorite review of yours so far. Exceptional!
"It’s not about quitting or graduating from playing games; it’s about finding what’s enjoyable for you at that time in your life, and playing that.” - Masahiro Sakurai
Oh man, you're back, I really did enjoy the videoC the video quality has really improved and those little bits were pretty funny. I really enjoyed this video and hope more will come again!
+Balrog That is great. Do you have a goal to review Pokemon Sun/Moon relatively on-time? The Legend of ZeldaU? Kirby Planet Robobot? Most of all, keep being you.
I've gotta say, I really like the moral of this episode. Usually I find the more serious parts of your videos kinda forced, but I think it worked really well here and was a great send off to BGR.
So, I got my college degree (in graphic & web design) and I started my job search. I was job searching for 2 months. I'm from Montreal and Graphic Design is abundant so finding companies wasn't hard, but landing a job was a task and a half. I had many interviews but actually getting hired was troublesome. This was when Fire Emblem Fates came out. I picked up the special edition, so I had all three stories on the same cartridge. Since I was unemployed for 2 months, I put an ungodly amount of hours into Fates. I am now hired. I've been working with a clothing company as their graphic designer for a little over a month now. The moment I started working full time, my playtime in Fates shrunk. I noticed I had so much less time for these huge time sink games. Casual games I can pick up and play like Mario Kart 8 became much more playable around my work schedule. I feel you man, being a working member of society changes your whole lifestyle around.
Yo Balrog, I just wanted to say, you've done good good for your channel. I've been watching you for around 3 years, and the care you've put in and just the quality of the videos are always improving. u gu bilruig
Great video, man. Even though it was really late, haha. I always enjoy watching you talk about things you seem so passionate about... I suppose things do change, and we can't stay on youtube for ever.. but the good times we've had will always be there, in our hearts..
Great follow up video Balrog, it's always nice to find a game holds up well a year later. Also, yeah I could never beat the fortress either, the is hard.
I'd forgotten you existed, ha. I miss your videos. Do you ever plan to review Diamond and Pearl? I'd love to hear your views. I'd been thinking of doing reviews for my channel. Just not as er... animated? As you. :P
Glad to see your back. I just one issue. PUT THE SONG NAMES IN THE DESCRIPTION!!! I hear a cool song in your video, I want to be able to go listen to that song
Speaking of unfinished business, you mentioned long ago that the later years of F-Zero (GCN, GBA, and anime) were a story for another time. Will that time ever come?
Yup an other EPIC review from the prince of all memes BALROG! :D (P.s. i am not sure if you ARE the pince of ALL memes .... or the prince of anything at all :P )
Wow, that hit home for me at the end there. I get called a casual gamer a lot. I can take a challenge, yet some things are way too hard for me. But it really shouldn't matter. I'm me. Thank you, Balrog. Man, I need to get this game... how can I play as Corrin in Smash if I don't have it? Got to say, when Corrin was announced, I was so happy!
Actually, your HP at the end of Crazy Orders is determined by how much % you have, not how much time remains. Other than that, everything you said seems spot-on.
Okok, let me get this straight. You are able to beat the Mega Man games, Mibibli's Quest, both Earthbound and Earthbound beginnings, Battletoads (with infinite lives though), Shovel Knight, Undertale all endings INCLUDING SANS and that freaking hard Cave Story True Ending hell. And you can't beat Classic mode 9.0? Come on, you've beaten these hard games. I'm sure you can beat 9.0 one day
Didn't you post this review before...? You couldn't have. But I'm getting so much nostalgia from it! Haha. Must be because I watched the Smash 3DS one.
Well, RIP in kill Balrog. Again. Two months after your last video. And a year and a half after you say you'll get to this game. We're all eagerly awaiting your 27th resurrection in another new series. Seriously, there's this thing called "consistency"... Yeah, that would be nice to see from you. Please. I need it.
ayy we have the same umbreon :D this really needed 'break the targets' / 'board the platforms' modes in my opinion ;_; I've made some great stages, just make some dots on the gamepad to draw simple shapes that are perfectly straight, keep the design simple!
Personally it isn't Brawl 2.0 If it was, we'd have the same slow gameplay, another story mode, and tripping. The physics are down the middle of Melee and Brawl, it's unfair to say the core gameplay lines up with one or the other.
Balrog pls, come back, I miss you, Sandy misses you, even Squidward misses you
hahahaha
unsubbing for ashley's song hate
+gillythekid good
0:42 Duuuuude, I have that tie.
I remember watching you years ago
You know, for so long I couldn't put my finger on why I like your videos so much, until I've been rewatching some vids of yours and then it hit me: it's how you focus on actually reviewing games instead of just making jokes about it.
Don't get me wrong, you do sometimes incorporate comedy elements, but you always make sure to focus on the review itself first and foremost. You never put on a persona like a lot of UA-camrs do; your work always feels so natural, and it shows how passionate you are about reviews.
Because of that reason, it feels like your reviews are much more effective at getting me to actually pay attention to the game you're talking about. When a UA-cam channel tries fitting in as many jokes as possible about a game, I'm less likely to think about the actual reviewer's thoughts, but with your videos, it actually makes me wonder if I should get a game you recommend or don't recommend.
Heck, you actually inspired me to get Picross 3D.
So yeah. I know your channel's been inactive lately, but I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your videos and thank you for making them.
When Running Through Castles started playing near the point where balrog tried fighting the boss I got chills.
My genuine reaction when I saw this in my sub box:
Oh it's Balrog...
WAIT WHAT THE FUCK
YOU'VE ENDED YOUR SHOW LIKE THREE TIMES
+Gabriel Oliver It's a yearly thing at this point
***** will it be called balrog game now
***** You make it obvious too. "I need to make a decision that will change my life" = "HAY GUYZ THE SHOWS ENDING BIT ITLL HO BACK.IN LIKE 1 MINUTE OR WHENEVER I FIX MY FUCKING TERRIBLE SCHEDULE JK!1!!1!!111
+Gabriel Oliver idk why but I thought of Game center CX after reading your comment
Balrog Center CX confirmed?
Season 4 will be room.
Excellent video as always. I've been following you since almost the beginning of your channel, and you've definitely improved and improved over time. Keep up the good work, because video by itself already feels like such a pinnacle of your work as a reviewer, and as a gamer.
Screw X & Y Reviews, I WANT A REVIEW OF TINKER BELL ON DS YOU SAID YOU WERE GOING TO REVIEW THAT LIKE EONS AGO
I was about to do a similar video about Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and how much has changed in the year since release...but you have made this so brilliantly paced and lovingly personal! My favorite review of yours so far. Exceptional!
Just in time for the Wii U's death
XD LMAO
I tought it been dead
Sting Kun W
Yup
Welp, that was another good vid man. Can't wait to watch the next one two months from now! :D
Lol yeah
still waiting on those Pokemon XY and ORAS reviews
im so glad I found about you through Asagao Academy! you're an awesome dude!
"It’s not about quitting or graduating from playing games; it’s about finding what’s enjoyable for you at that time in your life, and playing that.” - Masahiro Sakurai
if forgot I was subscribed to you..
So I'm not the only one...
IKR?
I forgot Balrog existed.
Then follow his Twitter. He's very active there.
*I
What is this? Am I dying? Is this the end of the world? Where's X and Y?
Oh man, you're back, I really did enjoy the videoC the video quality has really improved and those little bits were pretty funny. I really enjoyed this video and hope more will come again!
I was wondering where this guy was.
+Estebeast I've been working a full-time lately, had to adjust! Vids should be more frequent now :)
+Balrog you do you balrog. Take your time, don't pressure yourself and you'll still enjoy doing things. ;)
+Balrog That is great. Do you have a goal to review Pokemon Sun/Moon relatively on-time? The Legend of ZeldaU? Kirby Planet Robobot?
Most of all, keep being you.
looking forward to your video balrog
Must be hard with nintendo not bring out any games :/
I've gotta say, I really like the moral of this episode. Usually I find the more serious parts of your videos kinda forced, but I think it worked really well here and was a great send off to BGR.
wOAH i was not expecting this to be done this quicky after that tweet you made about the editing, great to finally see another video from you!
This guy was one of the fresher faces around, hope he finds time to play games and do some reviews the way he does soon.
I will wait until the end of TIME for Balrog to release another video.
Wait, this channel uploads?
no
Nope.avi
The pit stain bit near the end caught me off guard haha! Beautiful!
22:00 - Balrog has leveled up!
Evolving into...
Bal...Balrog.
I'm glad that you are back ! your channel is one of my favorite and I was missing you. Welcome back Balrog :)
"I don't like Ashley's song" unlike unsub flagged the video
We should forgive him this once.
Next time though, he's in trouble.
I swear, the X and Y reviews are gonna come out after Sun and Moon release...
No its gonna come out after Blade and Shield.
Kaмιנσυ Toυмα 上条 当麻 Are you a time traveler?
@@kato856 Hol up, that's some amazing foresight.
HOLY SHIT I PREDICTED SWORD & SHIELD
We'll you have 95,952 people who follow you direction ( Me included) we are here with u man!
So, I got my college degree (in graphic & web design) and I started my job search. I was job searching for 2 months. I'm from Montreal and Graphic Design is abundant so finding companies wasn't hard, but landing a job was a task and a half. I had many interviews but actually getting hired was troublesome. This was when Fire Emblem Fates came out. I picked up the special edition, so I had all three stories on the same cartridge. Since I was unemployed for 2 months, I put an ungodly amount of hours into Fates. I am now hired. I've been working with a clothing company as their graphic designer for a little over a month now. The moment I started working full time, my playtime in Fates shrunk. I noticed I had so much less time for these huge time sink games. Casual games I can pick up and play like Mario Kart 8 became much more playable around my work schedule. I feel you man, being a working member of society changes your whole lifestyle around.
Yo Balrog,
I just wanted to say, you've done good good for your channel.
I've been watching you for around 3 years, and the care you've put in and just the quality of the videos are always improving.
u gu bilruig
One year later, but completely worth the wait :) Well done my man
Balrog, you don't upload a lot, but when you do, I can always count on a good time! :D
Great video, man. Even though it was really late, haha. I always enjoy watching you talk about things you seem so passionate about... I suppose things do change, and we can't stay on youtube for ever.. but the good times we've had will always be there, in our hearts..
Great follow up video Balrog, it's always nice to find a game holds up well a year later. Also, yeah I could never beat the fortress either, the is hard.
I'm glad you're back I missed your content
I've been watching since your A Boy and his Blob review, and I'll support you on whatever you do next. Keep up the good stuff!
Another amazing video from an amazing UA-camr. Nice one, man!
I love this video, you're such a good guy, honestly.
I really like your content.
The promise day has arrived, Balrog's return!
"I want to continue existing in this world as balrog!" This video's ending reminded of that line... Why are all your endings always the same thing?
I hate watching your videos because I get the feels whenever I see them. ;_;
You've grown a lot Wally.
I'd forgotten you existed, ha. I miss your videos.
Do you ever plan to review Diamond and Pearl? I'd love to hear your views.
I'd been thinking of doing reviews for my channel. Just not as er... animated? As you. :P
I was watching you seance you had 5k subs
Love to see you come this far
So glad you say to read the description when the first 5 lines are just plugs -_-
***** Fanboy for a guy that never uploads? You must get disappointed a lot :^)
***** No, you're a fanboy because you specifically sought out my comment to complain about and jumped right into the 12-year-old swearing lol
"Click here for trash content"
Reshiramax ^^^
IVE BEEN WAITING ALL DAY FOR THIS
8:11 "Though, i wish there was a way to have stocks with different characters in regular Smash. That would've been awesome!"
P-R-O-J-E-C-T MMMMM
Still waiting for that next time.
I miss you, Balrog.
you're the best, wallid. I wish you well wherever your post-college life takes you. also, great video as always.
balrog starts with the letter b
I have over 600 hours in Smash U and still cant beat Classic mode at even 8.0
T-T
I have only 100 hours and I beat the "beat 9.0 without dying once challenge" SeemsGood
Balrog where the heck have you been?
He's been working on a new series of videos according to his Twitter.
Yea where the heck is he
Glad to see your back. I just one issue. PUT THE SONG NAMES IN THE DESCRIPTION!!! I hear a cool song in your video, I want to be able to go listen to that song
errbody chill and not rush wallid, I'll glad to have a new video
Speaking of unfinished business, you mentioned long ago that the later years of F-Zero (GCN, GBA, and anime) were a story for another time. Will that time ever come?
did any one see the sans head replace the Starman pixle art?
Excited to see what's next for you!
Amazing video! Do you think you will do any more puzzle and dragons content? You are one of the only youtubers who talks about it.
Master Fortress is a real challenge for any player.. your still a great gamer for what many challenges you did clear over the year.
Balrog are you still around? I miss your vids
Took you long enough! Glad you're back
Very close to 100,000 subs! Good luck.
What do you use to edit your videos and how do you make your thumbnails plz reply
Yup an other EPIC review from the prince of all memes BALROG! :D (P.s. i am not sure if you ARE the pince of ALL memes .... or the prince of anything at all :P )
thanks for the clip from tkbreeazy at G3 giving dabuz props on his bair lol
Hell Yeah! Been a while dude! Awesome video as always. :)
I loved the sub space embasary the new smash feels empty to me without it
That new polo shirt at the end, X&Y Review confirmed!
Wow, that hit home for me at the end there. I get called a casual gamer a lot. I can take a challenge, yet some things are way too hard for me. But it really shouldn't matter. I'm me. Thank you, Balrog.
Man, I need to get this game... how can I play as Corrin in Smash if I don't have it? Got to say, when Corrin was announced, I was so happy!
You know that it's about to get real when Wally changes clothes!
Excellent articular skills. Great video as per usual.
Balrog uploaded... It's been 3000 years
Actually, your HP at the end of Crazy Orders is determined by how much % you have, not how much time remains. Other than that, everything you said seems spot-on.
Okok, let me get this straight. You are able to beat the Mega Man games, Mibibli's Quest, both Earthbound and Earthbound beginnings, Battletoads (with infinite lives though), Shovel Knight, Undertale all endings INCLUDING SANS and that freaking hard Cave Story True Ending hell.
And you can't beat Classic mode 9.0? Come on, you've beaten these hard games. I'm sure you can beat 9.0 one day
After a decade, he finally gives what the melee fans doesn't even cares about now
I hope he makes a review soon I love these videos.
I`m still waiting for the day a new video is in my feed
You're stuck on the 12 round crazy orders? You gotta do 20 with Mario! (The trick is using home run customs and life steal is REALLY usefull.)
Where's the XY review?
balrog i love your channel never stop being you
will you talk about fire emblem?
could you please link the handhelds poster in the back (the black with blue art)
Glad to have you back, Balrog!
Didn't you post this review before...? You couldn't have. But I'm getting so much nostalgia from it! Haha. Must be because I watched the Smash 3DS one.
My biggest problem with the online, is when you come across a group of trolls, working together to ruin your enjoyment of the game.
When I got a notification of this video I went like FINALLY
How many times are you gonna do this "self revelation cancel and reboot my show"thing
Well, RIP in kill Balrog.
Again.
Two months after your last video.
And a year and a half after you say you'll get to this game.
We're all eagerly awaiting your 27th resurrection in another new series.
Seriously, there's this thing called "consistency"... Yeah, that would be nice to see from you. Please. I need it.
When you are dead but still like videos
Balrog's channel is like when those kids named "Nintendosuperdude96" get almost 100,000 subs
Yay you uploaded i feel so happy
So glad to see you back roggy :)
You should have used the Gamecube Controller!!!
Where did you get the remix of Running Through Castles
HOLY FUCK YOU FINALLY DID IT. Now how about Pokemon X and Y?
ayy we have the same umbreon :D this really needed 'break the targets' / 'board the platforms' modes in my opinion ;_; I've made some great stages, just make some dots on the gamepad to draw simple shapes that are perfectly straight, keep the design simple!
Balrog can you please make more videos. Also can you try Toto's temple on WiiU, I feel like your channel is perfect to review a game like this.
"Smash for Wii U is pretty much Brawl 2.0"
holy shit dude, you don't even know how many times my friends get mad at me for saying that xD
It's not Brawl 2
It's very different
lol
Personally it isn't Brawl 2.0
If it was, we'd have the same slow gameplay, another story mode, and tripping.
The physics are down the middle of Melee and Brawl, it's unfair to say the core gameplay lines up with one or the other.
an update? what manner of sorcery is this??