I saw that too. Thank god that she is ok.
I still like his new videos. The VCR wrestling game was fucking hilarious. They aren't as funny as his older video but still fun enough.
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The Spoony Experiment
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I saw that too. Thank god that she is ok.
I still like his new videos. The VCR wrestling game was fucking hilarious. They aren't as funny as his older video but still fun enough.
I feel the same. Like, he does some good stuff every now and then, but Spoony was really on top of his game in 2008-2011.
Nah last part stops at Barthandulus
It sucks, he used to be so entertaining and he also looked like a guy who had more energy.
He seems so depressed, angry, tired these days. The last 2-3 years.
At his peak, when he did that X Files game review, Bayou Billy and all those others he was more entertaining than most YouTube AVGN knockoffs, and id argue at his prime he was funnier than the Nerd or anyone else ever was.
He made the same mistake many on TGWTG made, they made sure to ban anyone who dared offer any criticism to their work (which is ironic since they criticize the works of others for a living) and they never got any good feedback, just 5 stars for every video. Which meant that their video stagnated and they just kept doing the same thing over and over.
I used to watch Spoony all the time, i barely go to his site these days. I know he has been sick and has had issues, so i am not trying to be insensitive to that, but his quality has severely dipped.
He doesn't seem as inspired as he used to be. His recent videos just don't interest me as much. I don't even care about his Counter-Monkey vids. I miss his older style movie and game reviews. This is probably why I'm excited for more FF reviews.
Agree on all points. Even his vlog movie reviews became a bit tired. Usually negative and overly nitpicky more so than being fair or even amusing.
Jawmuncher
Member
It really has gone down quite a bit. the last review that I really that I really liked was Ultima 7. I'm hoping that he gets back into his groove sometime soon. Like you I used to watch his stuff all the time (I still do with the older reviews). Hell the original FMV Hell stuff is still some of my favorite reviews period.
It feels like he needs to take a step back and really look at what made his older stuff great. Even if it meant he took a few months away to re-focus.
I don't know whether his ego would allow it though. The way he responds to criticism seems to suggest he doesn't have a great deal of time for feedback from his audience. I know it hasn't been easy for him over the past couple of years, but it feels sometimes like he's his own worst enemy.
It's sad how much the quality has declined, but it's not like there aren't plenty of people on the internet doing exactly this type of thing that could fill the void. Let's be honest, if that doesn't give him the incentive to get back to his best, nothing will.
I don't know whether his ego would allow it though. The way he responds to criticism seems to suggest he doesn't have a great deal of time for feedback from his audience. I know it hasn't been easy for him over the past couple of years, but it feels sometimes like he's his own worst enemy.
It's sad how much the quality has declined, but it's not like there aren't plenty of people on the internet doing exactly this type of thing that could fill the void. Let's be honest, if that doesn't give him the incentive to get back to his best, nothing will.
I first found out about Spoony in December of last year when somebody posted the link to part 1 of his FF13 review on gamefaqs. Instantly fell in love with his work. Went straight to his other FF reviews and loved those too. Can't tell you how many times I've rewatched the FF10 review. I'd find myself watching them just for the hell of it up until Spoony finally uploaded part 4 of FF13... which in my books, took forever to get to. It was great, but man, does he work slow. I know I can't blame him since he's pretty much a one-man team though. I also didn't know about his other problems, like him being sick, until now.
So, after that 3-4 month period, I FINALLY decided to give his other material a try. Yea, it took me that long. His Ultima reviews are hilarious ("what's a paladin?") and the Black Hole vids are pretty good, but when I try to watch his other stuff, I just get bored. And some of them are WAY too long. I don't want to have to spend my time watching Spoony and his friends mess around with a Justin Bieber board game (no matter how funny the premise) for an hour and a half in unscripted fashion. They don't hold my attention, so I usually don't watch them. I know unscripted videos are easier to put out, but...
Whatever. It's clear that some people DO enjoy watching those vids, so it's not like they're useless.
I'm assuming you're referring to the review on 13-2, right? It says under part 4 of his FF13 review, that he would finish the review in 13-2. When he finally finished 13, I honestly wouldn't have guess it would've taken him this long to release 13-2. I mean, we're only two months away from the anniversary for 13 part 1... I get the feeling he might be sneakily delaying into that time frame on purpose.
So, after that 3-4 month period, I FINALLY decided to give his other material a try. Yea, it took me that long. His Ultima reviews are hilarious ("what's a paladin?") and the Black Hole vids are pretty good, but when I try to watch his other stuff, I just get bored. And some of them are WAY too long. I don't want to have to spend my time watching Spoony and his friends mess around with a Justin Bieber board game (no matter how funny the premise) for an hour and a half in unscripted fashion. They don't hold my attention, so I usually don't watch them. I know unscripted videos are easier to put out, but...
Whatever. It's clear that some people DO enjoy watching those vids, so it's not like they're useless.
I'm assuming you're referring to the review on 13-2, right? It says under part 4 of his FF13 review, that he would finish the review in 13-2. When he finally finished 13, I honestly wouldn't have guess it would've taken him this long to release 13-2. I mean, we're only two months away from the anniversary for 13 part 1... I get the feeling he might be sneakily delaying into that time frame on purpose.
I completely agree with you, i think that ship of getting some valuable constructive criticism has long passed for Spoony and pretty much every producer on TGWTG (which granted he is no longer a part of). He was and still is very militant regarding his own forums and he pretty bans anyone who disagrees or dislikes something. So its a nice cozy bubble he made for himself and before you knew it quality dipped severely
With his initial FF8 review, there was no expectation from him, it was just this guy whining about FF8 and it was fucking great. Because he had legitimate gripes about it. With recent reviews there is a expectation to have memes, costumes, props and shitty special effects that probably take a long time but arent worth it in the end and countless crossovers.
His reviews with Miles, who seems like a nice guy are almost worthless, because any time Miles speaks, he is interrupted by Spoony who goes off on a long screaming tangent then says "oh im sorry, go on". Miles goes on for 8 seconds at best and Spoony is back.
Ive seen a ton of online reviewers, some good, some bad and some horrible. But at his best, Spoony is the one who made me laugh the most.
BassForever
Member
I thought vcr wrestlmania and vcr golf were hysterical, vcr bird wasn't that funny but I blame the game for being really boring. Haven't seen Swat 4 yet but impressions here don't make it sound too hot
His latest tweets seem to re-affirm my post above;
Unless the whole purpose of his videos is for his own private enjoyment, then he's vastly underestimated the importance of giving his audience something they want to watch.
I think I'll stick to AVGN and Rooster Teeth for reviews and lets plays. It doesn't look like Spoony will be changing his approach anytime soon.
Unless the whole purpose of his videos is for his own private enjoyment, then he's vastly underestimated the importance of giving his audience something they want to watch.
I think I'll stick to AVGN and Rooster Teeth for reviews and lets plays. It doesn't look like Spoony will be changing his approach anytime soon.
Phantasmagoria 2 really is where Spoony peaked, it's a shame cause he used to be amazing.
Well if sounds like he's done with SWAT now.
I can live with this and kind of wish Spoony would take this attitude more often so we can be spared his whining over "having" to review things like VCR Golf and Final Fantasy XIII.
that really kinda fucking weirded me out. The beginning of the VCR Golf review. It was like far more whining than the last Ultima video.
I swear that shit was for real but he just says it's in character.
It is because it is indistinguishable from his whining and ranting on Twiitter and the Vlogs.
Zero-Crescent
Member
First up, (possibly) the last Spoony & Moses movie review Vlog before Spoony moves:
Vlog 10-23-13 – Noah & Miles See Escape Plan
Second, a new Swat 4 video, done in a very different style than the last one:
Let’s Play SWAT 4 – Mission #15: Olympic Manhunt
Vlog 10-23-13 – Noah & Miles See Escape Plan
Second, a new Swat 4 video, done in a very different style than the last one:
Let’s Play SWAT 4 – Mission #15: Olympic Manhunt
TheBaronOfNA
Banned
Yeah he was amazing at reviews back then and ended up being one of my fav reviewers.
I... I may be getting a serious case of deja vu, but I swear to God he did this exact same thing with another Russian themed SWAT 4 mission years back. Like, the exact same thing. And I'm pretty sure he used the Moscow song there too.
Yeah, it's just so... depressing to see some of his output these days.
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Deleted member 10571
Unconfirmed Member
ohmahgod. I don't even.
toddhunter
Member
BETRAYAL!!! *Watches*
AND THEN EA HAPPENED AGAIN!
I don't know if anything on the internet has ever made me laugh as hard as the last 20 seconds of this video did. Why it's making me literally cry tears from laughing so hard I don't know, but it is.
Zero-Crescent
Member
Britannia Burns Part 2
This video answers all sorts of valuable questions, like
Q) When confronted by a mob of murderous children in a dungeon, do you:
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This video answers all sorts of valuable questions, like
Q) When confronted by a mob of murderous children in a dungeon, do you:
1)
Cut them down with your sharpened blade?
RUN AWAY, RUN AWAY!?
Unequip your sword and punch them in the face, forcing them to retreat?
Reload a previous save, and don't pull the lever next time?
Cast a Sleep spell?
Charm them?
Move to retreat, but before the last party member leaves, summon a daemon to stay behind and reduce them to ashes with its deadly deadly fireballs?
His Final Fantasy 10 review made me lose most of the respect I tried to garner for him. He's one of those "old man" gamers who hates anything modern.
He acts like he is joking but you can clearly see he enjoys the past Final Fantasy titles and trashes any FF game after 10.
He seems to not understand how fiction works as a giant part of his beef against FF10 comes from the fact that he finds the premise silly (the blitzball, world physics, etc.) because they are unlike Earth (which makes no sense because Spira isn't Earth).
His FF8 review is one of the most entertaining reviews I've ever watched on the internet though. I had a hearty laugh at that one.
He acts like he is joking but you can clearly see he enjoys the past Final Fantasy titles and trashes any FF game after 10.
He seems to not understand how fiction works as a giant part of his beef against FF10 comes from the fact that he finds the premise silly (the blitzball, world physics, etc.) because they are unlike Earth (which makes no sense because Spira isn't Earth).
His FF8 review is one of the most entertaining reviews I've ever watched on the internet though. I had a hearty laugh at that one.
toddhunter
Member
Part 3 http://spoonyexperiment.com/2013/11/30/britannia-burns-richard-garriott-interview-part-3/
Haven't watched it yet, but expecting gold
Haven't watched it yet, but expecting gold
The Dutch Slayer
Member
O British, Where Art Thou?
http://spoonyexperiment.com/2013/12/06/o-british-art-thou/
LOL I can´t believe they got him to do this
http://spoonyexperiment.com/2013/12/06/o-british-art-thou/
LOL I can´t believe they got him to do this
Napalm_Frank
Member
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My favorite quote, and possibly gifable scene:
"This is the worst written game I have ever played, in my fucking life. I am being real with you."
Finally.
DashReindeer
Lead Community Manager, Outpost Games
Oh thank the Jesus! Saving this to watch with my friends tonight! C'mon, Spoony. It's almost Rebruary again, you have to get a little more FF done before then!
Haeralis The BRave
Banned
Wow, Spoony actually uploaded *gasp* a game review!
I used to love his site, but he hasn't done ANYTHING of note since the FFX review. At least he is finishing his XIII review
I used to love his site, but he hasn't done ANYTHING of note since the FFX review. At least he is finishing his XIII review
Frankly I find his tabletop stories to be really enjoyable