Castlevania Dungeon Forums
The Castlevania Dungeon Forums => General Castlevania Discussion => Topic started by: markyjoe1990 on April 28, 2012, 01:21:11 PM
-
And thus the madness begins with stage 1!
Haunted Castle (Arcade) - The Musical [Stage 1] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE5NsnIPRe0#)
-
You know there's fan creations out there that can be entertaining and memorable to some level, but this right here is pretty damn awful. Corny just isn't the word.
-
You know there's fan creations out there that can be entertaining and memorable to some level, but this right here is pretty damn awful. Corny just isn't the word.
Can't please everyone I suppose. Some people like it, others don't. Someone has already Let's Played the game, so I felt I should do something unique to make mine different.
-
Wow, everybody is just loving this!
I didn't mind this video. It's fan fiction to me, and these can be interesting to see for a game from a fan's perspective if it includes good enough humor. Plus it's a great way to see how a fan views a game from his perspective. So I say keep 'em coming... Unfortunately, I only played the first level, and won't watch further until I play more levels (I don't like spoilers & I don't want to ruin the game experience... who knows, might end up loving this game very much?). So hopefully you find some fans who support you in the meantime?
-
Wow, everybody is just loving this!
I didn't mind this video. It's fan fiction to me, and these can be interesting to see for a game from a fan's perspective if it includes good enough humor. Plus it's a great way to see how a fan views a game from his perspective. So I say keep 'em coming... Unfortunately, I only played the first level, and won't watch further until I play more levels (I don't like spoilers & I don't want to ruin the game experience... who knows, might end up loving this game very much?). So hopefully you find some fans who support you in the meantime?
The video's already getting likes, and aside from the one dude on here, I've gotten nothing but praise, so I think I'm off to a good start. ;)
-
The video's already getting likes, and aside from the one dude on here,
I'm sorry and I don't mean to be the rain cloud over your video and all but I'm just giving an honest opinion lol. This can be a good video and there is much room for improvement. I think what kills it the most is the incredibly corny lyrics, dialogue or whatever. I mean it is just dripping with cheesiness.
Maybe just adding a little more satirical fluff and some occasional graphics, a remixed background track and some better lyrics and you'll have a winner.
-
I think it's classy as-is. :p
This game is kinda pissing me off right now. I'm trying to beat it but I just find myself feeling bored, so I have no desire to try my best—but if I don't, I'll never get to the end, blagh.
The big rock boss is frustrating me 'cos I can't seem to lay many hits on him.
-
I'm sorry and I don't mean to be the rain cloud over your video and all but I'm just giving an honest opinion lol.
I didn't take offense to your opinion, and even if I did, it's your opinion. Apologies aren't necessary.
I think what kills it the most is the incredibly corny lyrics, dialogue or whatever. I mean it is just dripping with cheesiness. Maybe just adding a little more satirical fluff and some occasional graphics, a remixed background track and some better lyrics and you'll have a winner.
I'm a little confused by what you're asking for here. You're asking me to add "satirical fluff" to a cheesey game (Indicated by it's cheesey graphics and awesome, but still cheesey music), which I just added cheesey lyrics to. Don't my lyrics and dialogue count as satire considering it's intentionally cheesey in conjunction with the game? If nothing else, they at least count as parody.
Add graphics and remixed music? Graphics would distract from the gameplay (Video doubles as a playthrough and musical), and most of the remixes associated to Haunted Castle are either not good, or conflict with the tone of the game: Cheesey 80's Halloween Horror Adventure. For example, I love Portrait of Ruin's version of Crucifix Held Close, but it's a lot more serious in tone than the original song, so using it would be against my intentions.
I think the video is fine as it is honestly, but you're entitled to your opinion, and I respect it.
-
The big rock boss is frustrating me 'cos I can't seem to lay many hits on him.
Use Cross subweapon on him. It'll do wonders.
-
I actually found this pretty amusing and cheesy, but I liked it. ;D
-
I'm a little confused by what you're asking for here.
I'm basing my suggestions off some of the other youtubers out there who tend to go over the top with effort, but those are just my biased expectations in terms of overall video composition.
Check out Angry Joe. Here's someone I watch because he makes great reviews, and pretty darn funny overall.
http://angryjoeshow.com/ (http://angryjoeshow.com/)
http://www.youtube.com/user/AngryJoeShow (http://www.youtube.com/user/AngryJoeShow)
-
I'm basing my suggestions off some of the other youtubers out there who tend to go over the top with effort, but those are just my biased expectations in terms of overall video composition.
Check out Angry Joe. Here's someone I watch because he makes great reviews, and pretty darn funny overall.
http://angryjoeshow.com/ (http://angryjoeshow.com/)
http://www.youtube.com/user/AngryJoeShow (http://www.youtube.com/user/AngryJoeShow)
Yeah, you're expecting way too much from me then. I'm pretty sure Angry Joe gets paid to do what he does (Or at least gets money for it). I don't, and even if I was, I don't really agree with your suggestions.
-
So I watched that a bit of an Angry Joe show (the 2D fighting game & boob chicks. Just look for the pic with 2 guys on the couch to find video), and I had to stop watching. I think I got the jist of these guys. And I don't think so. They're way too cool for me.
I think markyjoe1990 should stick with what he wants. To force him to be someone he's not or doesn't want to be doesn't work. Being yourself is best (I think Angry Joe needs to learn this too? ... Don't tell me they are being themselves! :o).
-
Angry Joe is mearly an example. I'm not trying set the bar for you, but rather inspire you a little. The reason I mentioned an example is because there is obviously an issue with quality and effort here. When I watch your video it just seems like you don't care. Ok so you might not have flashy intros and quality sound and outstanding digital presentation. That's fine, and that's my problem for expecting it. However where you are lacking in technology and going the extra mile, I might suggest that your video have decent humor to keep me engaged. I didn't find any here.
I don't really agree with your suggestions.
I know you mentioned that you "can't expect please everyone". Well practice what you preach my friend. You don't agree with my suggestions because you feel your video perfect the way it is? Ok. Everyone who posts their work on the internet are subject to fair critisism. Do you really need a disclaimer?
Based on your posts like ....
"The video's already getting likes, and aside from the one dude on here, I've gotten nothing but praise, so I think I'm off to a good start"
...it can be assumed that you're here for praise. I would think you posted this video to share with fellow fans but it looks like you're here for the "thumbs up, 5 stars, and the Likes". A bit disingenuous don't you think? Not uncommon on the internet. Well I don't like your video because it's all thrown together just for the purpose of soliciting and networking your name. No effort, no love, and corny as hell. You want clarity from me? There it is.
-
Take it anyway you wish. I'm not going to change the way I do things just to fit one person's standards. I don't agree with you. Let's leave it at that.
-
whenever you do anything and put it on the internet there will always be haters and you should just ignore them. you're just giving him fuel replying.
Anyway I'm jumping in to let you know I enjoyed it and hope to catch the other levels you do.
-
whenever you do anything and put it on the internet there will always be haters and you should just ignore them.
Now that is what I call a gem of wisdom.
Anyhow, I'm not trying ruin your thread Marky even though it kinda looks that way. I think what I saw was a little subpar and wanted to call it out, and you wanted to understand why. There will be those looking forward to your next video. Have fun.
-
I'm basing my suggestions off some of the other youtubers out there who tend to go over the top with effort, but those are just my biased expectations in terms of overall video composition.
Check out Angry Joe. Here's someone I watch because he makes great reviews, and pretty darn funny overall.
http://angryjoeshow.com/ (http://angryjoeshow.com/)
http://www.youtube.com/user/AngryJoeShow (http://www.youtube.com/user/AngryJoeShow)
Gaddamn that dude's shit is boring. :o
It looks like what you expect out of Markyjoe is "more of the same YouTube shit that everybody does," which has never been good, IMO.
And that's not counting AVGN, because AVGN is awesome. There's just a certain "popular YouTube style" that's easy to pick out but I can't really explain, but I hate it, and it's what most of the popular channels are like.
Anyway, Sparky Marky, dug the video and looking forward to the following parts. *insert thumbs-up emote here*
-
I lol'd a lot, nice job, dude! :)
-
It looks like what you expect out of Markyjoe is "more of the same YouTube shit that everybody does," which has never been good, IMO.
Yeah well I did mention twice that it was my bias for expecting a certain sort of quality out of his videos. That's just me and that's my issue. Why you're repeating it, I have no idea. However that's NOT the glaring issue that I felt with his video. I already explained what I didn't like but it's obvious this is a classic case of friends looking out for one another, thus eliminating a fair criticism. Look at the first post on this page. Somebody joined the forum last night just say I was a "hater" for not approving of Markyjoe's video? Seriously?
The biggest problem here is that praise is the anticipated answer and I happened to reply in contrary to what was expected. I don't care if he's your friend it doesn't make him immune to criticism. Hell criticism is just as good as praise, and in some ways better because it highlights the areas in which we are lacking.
Angry Joe may not be amusing to you, thank you for proving my point. It all boils down to a matter of preference and that's what I've been trying to say. Markyjoe's video wasn't amusing to me, a fair and realistic observation.
-
I don't think I've ever posted in response to Markyjoe before this thread, so there goes your "friend" theory. :p
-
Hey wait a second, he my firend! :o ... Well not really, I just respect his work I seen for Super Castlevania 4 challenge and now this one... but regardless, could this be a bias reason to why I defended him?... You never know, bias creeps up everwhere? ...
Anywho, I guess since we still like to talk about this, I think I will mention what I wanted to quickly say yesterday?... Green Stranger, when you came with your suggestions, it always came off to me like you came up with them as a ways of defending yourself. As they had no rhyme or reason as to why they needed to be applied to markyjoe1990 videos? Maybe others seen it as this too? And maybe we're all wrong too? (Hey, misunderstanding happen all the time, thus we should never believe we know everything for sure) But, it's maybe the reason why some of us are replying in a more negative tone? Or something similar to what I'm saying? ... But whatever, I say we drop all this to misunderstandings and avoid all this, as it's not all that big a deal anyways. And you don't have to like these videos and have an explanation as to why you don't or do either. Nor do you have to feel guilty for it. You don't like it, that's cool, at least you're honest about it. That's all that's important.
As for me, I have no place in this topic anymore until I play this game more. Laters... unless we still like to argue about? >_> (Yea, feed, the monster, feed the monster! I'M A MONSTER!!!)
-
This is the best thing ever.
-
Markyjoe1990@ you and your friend did a good job on the timing of your singing and it was also funny to boot! When's the next one?
-
Markyjoe1990@ you and your friend did a good job on the timing of your singing and it was also funny to boot! When's the next one?
Both voices are me.
-
Both voices are me.
Well this makes it all the more convincing! When's the next one?
-
Well this makes it all the more convincing! When's the next one?
Beats me. I have fifty billion personal projects going on. It's rather frustrating to keep track of it all.
-
I lol'd ;D
-
Here comes the thread necromancer!
I found the video pretty funny and the well-synchronised singing was great. Hope we'll get the next parts soon.