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Hello There! I'm Nick!
...and this is the Game Apologist, where we look for the good in bad games.
Apologist is a dirty word in the gaming world, but I am here to challenge the popular perspective on titles that deserve a second shot, and at the same time challenge myself to find positives in games I utterly despise.
It's a fun time.
Also I will basically make a show out of everything I think is a neat idea. We have Portable, where we look at the digital recreations of real locations! Also Portable, where we look at the portable ports of consoles games! I also talk a LOT about the Sonic series, Jurassic Park, Spider-man, and TMNT also pop in fairly frequently.
...and who knows! You might find a weird little gem of a game worth playing, or at the very least, get a laugh from a lunatic rambling about some stuff he's passionate about.
Toot toot!
...and this is the Game Apologist, where we look for the good in bad games.
Apologist is a dirty word in the gaming world, but I am here to challenge the popular perspective on titles that deserve a second shot, and at the same time challenge myself to find positives in games I utterly despise.
It's a fun time.
Also I will basically make a show out of everything I think is a neat idea. We have Portable, where we look at the digital recreations of real locations! Also Portable, where we look at the portable ports of consoles games! I also talk a LOT about the Sonic series, Jurassic Park, Spider-man, and TMNT also pop in fairly frequently.
...and who knows! You might find a weird little gem of a game worth playing, or at the very least, get a laugh from a lunatic rambling about some stuff he's passionate about.
Toot toot!
The Humble Origins of Archie Sonic
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We are FINALLY starting our coverage of Archie Sonic, starting off nice and simple and looking at the very first story within this infamous canon!
We are FINALLY starting our coverage of Archie Sonic, starting off nice and simple and looking at the very first story within this infamous canon!
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Why Emerl Matters: The Mystery and Tragedy of the Gizoid
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#ad pop by squarespace.com/gameapologist to score your discount. Thanks again for supporting the channel! There's been an overlooked robot in the Sonic franchise that's getting a second chance to make a big bang in the upcoming Shadow: Dark Beginnings animation. Today we're going to talk about what may be the most powerful robot "double" in the entire series, one that left a greater impact than...
The Knuckles Show is an Obnoxious Mess
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#ad check out squarespace.com/gameapologist to get your discount! The Knuckles show is finally here and boy do I hate it. I’m going to complain about it for almost an hour. HUGE shoutout to @ChannelPup for editing and Stevie Cole for the thumbnail and helping me get this up online
The Complete Fang the Hunter Mini-Series | Sonic Speed Reading
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#ad be sure to check out squarespace.com/gameapologist for your discount! Here it is! The complete coverage for all four issues of Fang’s very own mini series! Fang, Bean, and Bark go on the hunt for a rumored 8th chaos emerald, adventures ensue, let’s talk about it.
Hard-Boiled Hooligans! - (Fang Speed Reading Part 4)
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Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code GameApologist for 4 months EXTRA at surfshark.deals/GameApologist We have reached the conclusion to the Fang mini series! The Hoodlums vs Hard Boiled Heavies!! After the summary I give my overall thoughts about the series in general. Was this worth the journey? Let's talk about it. You can check out the entire Fang Speed Reading here: ruclip...
The 8th Emerald Revealed! - Fang Speed Reading (Part 3)
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Thanks to Bespoke Post for sponsoring this video! New subscribers get a free mystery gift with your first membership purchase - go to bespokepost.com/gamegift and enter code GAMEGIFT at checkout. #ad The Eight Emerald is finally revealed...or has it? Check out the entire series here: ruclips.net/video/YtaE-z5Kp6o/видео.html&ab_channel=GameApologist
The "Problem" with IDW Sonic
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For a while it feels like IDW's Sonic series has been spinning its wheels. Let's break down why it feels like it's run out of steam and what can be done about it. Video re-uploaded after feedback in the comments told me the sponsor I was working with was no good. Sorry again about that, I'll do better research next time. Unfortunately my Patreon read out won't be attached to this video, I just ...
Nack Nack, it’s Knuckles! - (Fang The Hunter Part 2)
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Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code GameApologist at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: incogni.com/gameapologist #ad Fang continues his search for the 8th chaos emerald and ends up facing off against Knuckles! Check out the entire series here: ruclips.net/video/YtaE-z5Kp6o/видео.html&ab_channel=GameApologist
EIGHT Chaos Emeralds? - Fang the Hunter (Part 1)
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Check out squarespace.com/gameapologist to get your discount! #ad Jeroboa? Weasel? Whatever he is, Fang (or Nack?) finally has a story all his own and it revolves around an EIGHTH chaos emerald. That's pretty cool. This covers part one (of four) of the Fang The Hunter mini series! ruclips.net/video/YtaE-z5Kp6o/видео.html&ab_channel=GameApologist
The Mystery of the Shadow Androids
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be sure to check out squarespace.com/gameapologist for your discount! There have been robot copies of almost every mainline Sonic character, but strangely enough, Shadow has only had one type! We're not only going to explore why that is, but also why this robot may be one of the most interesting badniks ever produced by Eggman. Editing done by @ChannelPup Thumbnail art by Stevie Cole: twitter.c...
Every Version of Metal Knuckles
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Get your Manta Sleep discount here: bit.ly/3EpH4Ey and use offer code APOLOGIST MORE METALS! This time we take a look at every robot based on Knuckles the Echidna, and even some other robo-echidnas that showed up long before our radical red guardian. You can check out more robot videos here: ruclips.net/p/PLJmrmRoDsyLQXjy3NXzCqwWPHvULFbKgR If you like what you see and want to hang out in our Di...
Every Metal in Sonic Superstars (is the same robot)
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Welcome back to Mecha March Madness! We've had a LOT of Sonic robots revealed this past year...but what if they have always been one single design this entire time? Today we talk about Sonic Superstars and ALL the metals and mechas in the game...and talk about the potential of the mysterious prototype Metal Fighter! Huge shoutout to another amazing edit by @ChannelPup be sure to check his stuff...
The Grim Troopers: The Mechas of Sonic Prime
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#ad be sure to check out squarespace.com/gameapologist for that discount! Sonic Prime season 3 has left a lot of fans disappointed with the overuse of their robots, but is there something worthwhile in these dopplegangers? Let’s find out as we kick off Mecha March Madness 2024! Huge shoutout to @ChannelPup for editing and to Stevie Cole for the stunning thumbnail!!!
Sonic Roll: What it is & how to play it
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Thanks again to Squarespace for the support! visit squarespace.com/gameapologist for your discount! Today we're taking a look at a different kind of Sonic game... If you want to pick it up for yourself, got a non-affiliated link for you right here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sonic-roll-board-game-kessler-corporation/1143950080?ean=0810015927533 If you want to further support the channel, I do hav...
Game Apologist: The Complete Second Season
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Game Apologist: The Complete Second Season
Surge joins the Good Guys | Sonic Speed Reading
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Surge joins the Good Guys | Sonic Speed Reading
The Sick Secret of Duo | Sonic Speed Reading
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The Sick Secret of Duo | Sonic Speed Reading
How Tails could be Sonic's Greatest Enemy
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How Tails could be Sonic's Greatest Enemy
The Many Mechas of Miles "Tails" Prower
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The Many Mechas of Miles "Tails" Prower
The Return of Knuckles' Chaotix?? | Sonic Speed Reading
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The Return of Knuckles' Chaotix?? | Sonic Speed Reading
Amy Rose & Knuckles | Sonic Speed Reading
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Amy Rose & Knuckles | Sonic Speed Reading
Sonic Superstars - Game Apologist
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Sonic Superstars - Game Apologist
Super Sonic 2: Why Blue Eyes are a Big Deal
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Super Sonic 2: Why Blue Eyes are a Big Deal
SUPER SONIC vs HYPER KNUCKLES! | Sonic Speed Reading
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SUPER SONIC vs HYPER KNUCKLES! | Sonic Speed Reading
Amy Rose is 30 years old | Sonic Speed Reading
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Amy Rose is 30 years old | Sonic Speed Reading
Sonic's 900th Comic | Sonic Speed Reading
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Sonic's 900th Comic | Sonic Speed Reading
The Future of Sonic is looking Blue (in the best way)
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The Future of Sonic is looking Blue (in the best way)
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why the hell is egg man so strong, all that body mass must be pure muscle or something holy shit
The first silver-sonic look's like such a goobery. I just can't have how he look's like cause he goofy asf.
You bring up a great point on wanting to play Whisper and Tangle in a game, I can imagine a game with controls that just click where you grapple, swing, launch, and shoot around with Tangle's tail, or a game where you have to use Whisper's different whisps to defeat certain enemies or open certain doors, maybe even unlocking them as you go on as the whisps have been kidnapped or something
He'll always be Robotnik to me. But, I do like the compromise of characters calling him Eggman as a nickname while his actual name is Robotnik.
Chaos is comically the perfect word for Sonic vs Dr Ivo Eggman Robotnik. Chaos is the opposite of Order, sure. Order is Reason, Order is Logic, Order is Stasis, Order is static. Order is oppressive. Chaos is Unreasonable, Illogical, But it is Chaos is change. Chaos is Evolution. Chaos is Freedom. Robotnik is working for his New World Order, While Sonic is the Freedom Fighter rebelling. There are good and Bad to everything.
I technically was born around the time the 3D games were being made, but I grew up with a Genesis and the classic Sonic games. I basically grew up like a 90's kid when I was born in November '99. "Sonic was never good"... yeah no, Sonic was always good. He's had his bad for certain (i.e. Sonic 4, etc.), but he's also had a lot of good. Sonic is my favorite gaming franchise of all time. And by the way, I actually like Unleashed and the Werehog. It is my favorite game ever, after all. The classics are pretty high up there though. I think the games I like are good, yeah I know Labyrinth sucks, but these games have a lot to like about them. 2 is pretty good, it was actually my first Sonic game, but I like 3 (& Knuckles) the best of the classics. And I'm not afraid to say that I like this franchise. I, too, talk about Sonic a lot, and I'm not gonna stop any time soon. When I grew up, I had an N64 and a Genesis. So I kinda had 3D games when I was young. I find it actually really creative that they basically made DLC before DLC even existed. And added a cool bonus feature on top of it (Knuckles in Sonic 2). I pretty much played this before I was online too, kinda. I actually like 3's look of Sonic and friends the best. I just wish they actually updated Tails' design. All of the S&K Collection's music sounds like butt. The classics are surely what got me into Sonic too. I too played a lot of S&K alone because I couldn't figure out that barrel at first. Aquatic Ruin is way better than Labyrinth. I think Sonic took up a lot of my time for practically my whole life. I know people are confounded over Chaos Emerald lore, but I won't get too riled up about it. I was pretty dumb when I was a kid too. I actually had a hard time with Doomsday when I was young because I didn't know you had to press the A button on the third part to catch up with him. Sonic may be for kids, but I can't help but love this blue blur. I agree that it's not our fault that SEGA's not doing things right. I have many reasons that I've taken a liking to this franchise, way more than Mario. Sonic indeed was always good. This isn't my favorite game ever, but it's pretty damn close.
That damn barrel actually got me stuck for literal months when I played this game for the first time. Tried switching from 3 to 3&K, same thing. At least I was content in Sonic & Knuckles standalone. I hate that they split this game up because of a McDonald's promotion, but I'm just glad that they actually came up with a really cool idea to put out a DLC before DLC was even really a thing. When I first played this, I didn't really know what the Insta Shield was for either, but it's actually very handy. Fun fact, the first time I played this game was on the Sonic Classic Collection, because I only had 1 and 2 (And Spinball and Mean Bean Machine) for the Genesis when I was younger. That sure was... a way to experience the game. This game does a very cool introduction for the act switching thing with Angel Island and the island getting set ablaze. It's also a cool introduction to minibosses. I agree that this game's Special Stages are the best of the classics. Hydrocity is literally a city full of water dude. Marble Garden, and Sandopolis, are way better than people make them out to be. I think that the Death Egg being there is a pretty good sign that things are coming to a close. It is true that it doesn't feel like the end of the game though. So yeah, not my favorite game, but one of the best for sure.
shadow is like batman: on the outside, brooding edgelord. but under all that edgey gunk, is one of the most emotional character ever.
I can agree that the options theme is ear grating, but I actually like this game. For the game that basically served to give them more time to make S3&K, one of my favorite games, a thing, it's pretty good. And pretty short. I like that they tried to take Casino Night from 2 and turn it into a whole game. Strangely enough, the ending cutscene actually made Eggman more normal sized. I actually played Mean Bean Machine too.
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5:50 LOL
not sorry for surge this is justice.
Knuckles got his own game, Tails too. Give me an Amy game
Toot toot sonic warrior
Sprite animations will be going CRAZY with super sonic 2. Believe me.
It's nice to know that silver somewhat got a happy ending.
It would've been better if they just aged him down instead of giving him brain damage
12:23 I mean who wouldn’t be scared in this situation? There’s literally no one else who’s normal on earth beyond Sonic and silver and there’s nowhere else to run too
Oh great another rant about eye color
"Mang-ga? Mahn-ga? Whatever." hydrocity.jpg Not sure if anybody else appreciated it, but i loved that joke. Fantastic video
I think it was cause knuckles was powered up by the master emerald and just punched the crap out of him 😂
6:00 I ALWAYS saw that robot as the Mecha Sonic from Sonic 2. It's actually baffling to me that this was ever a debate at all. Yes, the design is not identical, especially since it clearly has barrels for fingers, but I grew up in the 90s, Sonic 2 was my favorite game in the series until Sonic Adventure 1 and 2, and while I was aware of Metal Solid, I'd never played Sonic CD. As far as I knew (before S3K) there were only two robot Sonics: Metal and Mecha -- which, in my country, was commonly referred to as 'Silver Sonic' in my native language. Of course nobody knew there was a third robot Sonic with the same name because everyone had a Mega Drive and the Game Gear was a useless massive heavy brick no kid would ever ask their parents to get, it was just so useless compared to the Mega Drive.
Okay. All these years and I NEVER caught that Tim Curry did her dad's voice....
0:32 "you exit out" as opposed to exiting in? "and a robot descends from above" as opposed to descending from below?
Cool but where’s the mario 2 the lost levels?
I think the single eye might be a nod to the Zaku mechs from Gundam
Where’s Super Mario Bros 2 the lost levels. What do you mean you only do sonic content now!?
Rest in peace, Toriyama 😔
Who has a pet rat anyway?
Primary reasons why Sally is being hated, one being fandom ships. Sonic fandom oftentimes failed to respect any ship, *Sonamy fans being the most guilty when it comes to this.* As long as Sonic is shipped with a character around his age, especially those who believed in his ability and good nature, none of them are bad ships because Sonic has plenty of universe to explore when it comes to romantic relationship, all it matters is how you portray them. Overall, Sally didn't deserve the backlash from the fandom, she's neither a Mary Sue nor a toxic character. Either she deserves Sonic or not, even if Sonic doesn't deserve her or does deserve her, we have to accept the fact they genuinely respect each other.
Eh... The way I see it, Sonic Adventures, Shadow learns to get over his past Mistakes. In Heroes, the entire thing is "Is this the Real Shadow? What does that even mean?" And in Shadow the Hedgehog he realizes his past shouldn't dictate his choices now, which hilariously gets pointed out in 06, where regardless of what people think of him, even if the world turns against him, he's assured of himself now. His character arc got finished and I feel like they wrote him out of literally every other game afterwards because they couldn't conceive of a new one for him. Fun fact, In Shadow the Hedgehog, if you dally on the final fight long enough, Eggman calls Shadow to apologize for being a douche, telling him that when he fell to earth, Eggman hurriedly sent his bots to go save him, and telling him he was a clone was just Eggman being a dick.
Greetings. I am the best. N o c o m m e n t .
That tails doll theory is really interesting..
are you going cover fleetway sonic comics very issue has a story thats like 5-10 pages long
Imagine if, in the upcoming Sonic 3 movie, Jim Carrey COMES BACK as Robotnik, but he LITTEARLY looks like the CARTOON VERSION of Robotnik from AoSTH! 😂 (OH BOY, Jim, you and that TORTURE inducing makeup chair from your Grinch days will MEET again...EH?!?)
The fact that robot at 3:20 means "slave" did NOT age well cause ROBOTS ARE EVERYWHERE...including as Maid girls(?) In Japan. 💀
Shadow remembered better if he just stayed in one game? Hell no
Funny how Sonic calls him a faker but Shadow existed long before he was born
Shadow does not see Sonic as better than him lol…maybe in terms of character. Outside of that, nahh
I really wanna know (except for plot armour) how the fuck Sonic didn't just up and die from that electrocution?
Manhandle the animals. I keep replaying that part over and over.
Now that I think about it, Tails doll is probably Eggman's dissing Tails, refusing to accept his rival's skill entirely. It foreshadows Eggmans behavior toward Starline. He doesn't respect others his ego is too big to. The Starline toy figure was the in comic foreshadowing that Eggman doesn't see him as an equal, he's manipulating him.
i find it so funny how tall sonic is, he is supposed to be exactly 1 meter tall, he looks taller than the kids here
Taste like sonic and knuckles & Knuckles
3:28 Mama Rouge
Between Riders and Battle getting comic love, maybe we'll see 'em both revive sometime in the next few years.
The old mascots better...
Nick I need to know if you ever got around to that Mecha Knuckles Mk. II drawing
13:57 they were terrible anyway, keep em dead