Herdy Gerdy (PS2) - i don't have a nose Video Review!

This month I'm trying something a little different! This is my first review of a game that's not based on a pre-existing franchise. Herdy Gerdy is often referred to as a 'shepherd simulator' but in actuality, this makes it sound a lot more tedious than it actually is. While I do think this game requires a hell of a lot of patience, it's nonetheless a surprisingly ambitious game, especially considering its age. But while it certainly has its merits, that camera can quite frankly flock off.

 Notes:

7:05 - While I say the creatures you have found 'will not be recorded', the game does remember your highest percentage - you simply cannot return and continue where you left off.

26:57 - I feel I should possibly have elaborated on this. There are four sets of creatures here, all in their own cages, and their pens are located in the cages of other creatures - you just have to make sure the gromps and grimps don't cross paths with the doops or honks.

For anyone who's interested, the anthills hold 12 ants, while the pipes in Foxtown hold 10 glooters.

A very special thanks to Jur the Orc for having recommended this game a while ago! Hope you enjoy the video! The next review I cover will be another movie game.

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Michael

Meet the Robinsons (PS2) - i don't have a nose Video Review!

Yes, Meet the Robinsons has a game! Isn't that great? The problem is, it's nothing like the movie. All the same, it's surprisingly creative. Wilbur's visit to the past has some unexpected consequences - giant robotic ants overrun the city, as the evil Emperor Stanley reigns supreme. See? I told you it was nothing like the movie! The question is, is this game any fun today, or is it simply of its time?

 Hey everyone! On a serious note, hope you're all okay! This video raised me out of a major procrastination rut! Apologies for the appearance - under current circumstances it couldn't really be helped, though I intend to be a little more presentable next time. Either way, hope you enjoy this (surprisingly lengthy) review of what I deem to be an underrated movie game. Keep safe, everyone, and stay home.

Thanks for watching again!

Michael

Open Season (PS2) - i don't have a nose Video Review! (ft. TheFrozenCavern)

Ever wanted to wander around a forest as a bear in complete silence for several hours? Well now you can! But don't worry if you get bored - to pass the time, you can torture and throw your fellow animal friends around with absolutely no consequence. After all, isn't that what friends are for?!

Join Boog the bear and his deer friend Elliot as they face hunters galore. Fortunately for them, they're pretty easy to dispose of. So easy, in fact, that this game is one of the most tedious movie games I've ever had the displeasure of playing. Wild!

I'm so excited for this video! This month's review is something special. I've teamed up with TheFrozenCavern to tackle this one (I mean, it would be foolish to tackle this tedium alone, wouldn't it?). For those unfamiliar, he is a franchise-based game reviewer, meaning he covers a lot of old crappy movie games like me! Go check him out!

TheFrozenCavern: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLrkDF-uWiD8X5RJLwQcAbg

Thanks to Matix's Channel for the request!

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Michael

M&M's Shell Shocked (PS1) - i don't have a nose Video Review!

I have some high quality videos about some high quality games on the way, including some long-awaited requests. In the meantime, here's a game that absolutely nobody asked for, ever. Enjoy, I guess. And then we'll pretend this video never happened. Deal?

Yes, indeed, we're off to go and visit another chocolate factory! Bet you can't believe your luck?! Seriously though, don't get your hopes up. This factory is filled with hazards galore, including plenty of hazards that should not logically be hazards - like chocolate. Yep. Even though M&M's are made of chocolate, it kills you instantly. It suffices to say, this place is a deathtrap. All is forgiven, Wonka. Your slave labour has never sounded so appealing.

You know, I'm finding these chocolate factories altogether rather disillusioning. Think I'll cancel that trip to Cadbury World.

 Anyway, if you liked watching me play this game (seriously, what the actual f*@! is wrong with you?!), feel free to follow me for more reviews of terrible games! My videos are kind of reviews, but they're also kind of like semi-walkthroughs. I like to call them 'talkthroughs', but I don't think that's a thing.

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Thanks again everyone! Sorry for subjecting you to this torture.

Oh, also - apologies if the video pieces are a little echoey - I'm temporarily working without a camera mic!

Michael

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (PS2) - i don't have a nose Video Review!

Ever wanted to visit the factory of your dreams? Well now you can, as long as you don't mind repairing the place along the way. Indeed, young Charlie finds himself a golden ticket, and he's invited to a guided tour of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. Little does he realise, however, that this was apparently a ruse to exploit the competition winners with forced labour. Perform such inviting tasks as unblocking Wonka's pipes, welding leaky vents, and sliding down garbage chutes - all with the assistance of some absolutely useless Oompa Loompas, who just do not listen. PUT THE CANDY DOWN AND GET BACK TO WORK!

 P.S: Apologies for any footage of the TV room. You'll see what I mean when you get there. Or rather, you won't see anything.

P.P.S: I'm aware my logo is looking old now. I've been trying out new ones but it's not ready yet, so the old crappy one will have to suffice for now.

Anyway, I had a lot of fun making this one so hope you like it! I have a couple more request reviews underway, so I'll hopefully see you soon!

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Looney Tunes: ACME Arsenal (PS2) - i don't have a nose Video Review!

* Okay, first of all, my sincerest apologies for my blurry camera - it's becoming intolerable now and I'm seriously looking into getting another new one.

** Secondly, this game just happens to be almost intolerably dark, so the footage ain't great either, so sorry there, eh.

*** Thirdly, before someone mentions this, I meant that the Looney Tunes had been around for nine decades, not Bugs Bunny - it was a poor choice of phrasing. I'm fully aware he's still far off 90.

**** Fourthly (that's a word?! It sounds so weird), this was not the initial planned review as I needed more time for another game I'm planning to cover. So TwisterTH, you got lucky this time. :P

ANYWAY, with that out of the way, this is without a doubt the worst Looney Tunes PlayStation game I have ever played. But with an abundance of references to the classic shorts, a decent soundtrack, and some solid voiceover work, is it really as bad as the critics would have you think?

 Yes. Yes, it is. While there are glints of inspiration here and there, particularly in the combat, overall the game is a sprawling mess. This isn't Looney. This isn't Looney at all! It's just plain bad. There's a lot that's up with this game, doc.

Thanks to TwisterTH for your second request this batch! Again, sorry for my crappy camera - I'm going to make it a priority to get it replaced.

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Michael (and Felix)

The Grinch (PS1) - i don't have a nose Video Review!

Yes, the Grinch indeed has his own game,

that 'mean one' created by Seuss, just the same

With gadgets and widgets and blueprints galore,

the Grinch vows to end Christmas forevermore

With some assistance from his trusty dog Max,

the Grinch inflicts some unusual attacks

Pancaking, bad breath and rotten eggs too,

all effective in his assault on the land of Who

Despite its release with a movie coinciding,

its faithfulness to the story is hardly abiding

All the same, it's good fun playing that grumpy green pill,

and besides, if we don't steal Christmas... WHOVILLE?

Okay, I'll stop now.

Notes:

* Just to make it clear, Konami was merely the publisher, not the developer. With my emphasis on Konami at the beginning of the review, I'm not sure this was made explicitly clear.

** The similarities to Bugs and Taz might seem a bit of a stretch, but despite both games ultimately being very different, there are a number of small similarities - some of which I initially mentioned but decided to cut from the main review last-minute. For example:

- They both have a hub world (Mt Crumpit/Granwich) with access to four zones/eras.

- Max can be controlled with the right analog stick, as you can also do with Bugs or Taz.

- The rotten egg launcher is somewhat similar to Bugs' carrot throwing ability.

Overall, as I say, the games are very different - it just reminded me of Bugs and Taz because of these minor similarities. Just wanted to clear this up a little.

Anyway, otherwise, hope you enjoy this review. I had a lot more fun making this than I expected to! Thanks to Kaos Christ for your request - sorry it's taken a long time but I figured I wanted to make it a Christmas special.

Merry Christmas, people! And if I don't upload anything before New Year (I am kinda busy so this may be my last upload this year), Happy New Year!

Thanks for watching everyone! It's been a great year for reviews, and I've loved every second of it. See you again soon! :)

Michael (and Felix)