THE SCARIEST TOURNAMENT I've ever entered!! JMCup: Halloween Edition!

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • Today I'm showing off some of the hypest matches from the latest edition of the JMCup! This month we ran Vampire Savior, since it goes along great with the Halloween theme.
    If you wanna see the raw footage of the whole tournament, you can find the VOD here: / 785817612
    Twitch (I stream every weekday from 5-8 EST): / jmcrofts
    Patreon: / jmcrofts
    Twitter: / crofts

Komentáře • 280

  • @gbuzzwell
    @gbuzzwell Před 3 lety +247

    This tournament for patreon people is such a good idea, really builds a cool community and encourages people to try new games. Big fan!

    • @thathandleistakentrythisone
      @thathandleistakentrythisone Před 3 lety +2

      "New games" says the post-millenial

    • @gbuzzwell
      @gbuzzwell Před 3 lety +21

      @@thathandleistakentrythisone not new as in recent lol. New to each person individually

    • @HumanPhilosopherPatriot
      @HumanPhilosopherPatriot Před 3 lety +5

      @@thathandleistakentrythisone
      Hey jerk. At least "post millennials" are playing classics and masterpieces like this game unlike new and overrated garbage like CoD, Fortnite, and other new games. I can also say some newer fighting games aren't that great either compared to older ones.
      I'm a post millennial as you call it. The correct term is Gen Z btw and Darkstalkers is my favorite fighting game franchise. I bought Resurrection on Xbox 360 around 1-2+ years ago as I wanted to try it out and it was awesome. The soundtrack, gameplay, characters, artstyle, it even has some deep lore. Everything about Darkstalkers is amazing.
      Some "kid" enjoys and plays an old game. How about that? Too bad it doesn't have a sequel, but its for the best as Capcom hasn't been nailing it on their fighting games. SFV was ok, but MVCI was just not ok.

    • @nicholaskarras2759
      @nicholaskarras2759 Před 3 lety +1

      @@HumanPhilosopherPatriot while I agree with your point, we have Had some FIRE fighting games in recent years, and just games in general. CoD is honestly a super fun casual game to fuck around on with your friends especially like Bo1, Mw3 and Bo2 i see why the more modern ones get hate but still. You don't need to hate on a generation or genre of games to reinforce your argument about old games being good, I think its better to argue to merits of old games over the short comings of newer ones.

  • @PlatinumAssassin
    @PlatinumAssassin Před 3 lety +101

    Dark Stalkers def has a special place in my heart.
    This came out during an era where i was gobbling 2d fighters left and right. Between the Snes, Neo Geo, and my PS1 i spent a lot of time on like KoF, Art of Fighting, Samurai Shodown, Battle Arena Toshinden, SF, and pretty much anything else Capcom (Dark Stalkers, Rival Schools, Children of the Atom, Versus games, etc).

    • @aegisreflector1239
      @aegisreflector1239 Před 3 lety +1

      Same then Dreamcast

    • @Kopie0830
      @Kopie0830 Před 3 lety +4

      Hahaha! The 90's and early 2k were the best.

    • @frankzappa6391
      @frankzappa6391 Před 3 lety +1

      These were the best games. Required skill and zoning and actually understanding the character mechanics. This along with CvS2 were my favorites to play.

    • @tonyelectionfraud669
      @tonyelectionfraud669 Před 2 lety

      yeah gobblin deez nuts
      its over a year later but we got em

    • @BiriBiri925
      @BiriBiri925 Před 4 měsíci

      This is the only game that has been able to displace SF on my list. Amazing atmosphere, interesting characters and prohibitively hardcore gameplay.

  • @lilithtetterton5014
    @lilithtetterton5014 Před 2 lety +17

    out of all the characters Lei Lei looked so fun to play, very fast and aggressive and a large variety of tools. Love the character designs too! this is really a gem of an old fighting game

    • @idiotjake
      @idiotjake Před rokem

      Really makes ya wonder what the hell did they dobto her in mvc3 =(

  • @timloth2994
    @timloth2994 Před 3 lety +221

    are we not going to talk about how jmcroft literally just 6-0 a kid

    • @TheRedBaron2012
      @TheRedBaron2012 Před 3 lety +13

      Spoilerssssssssssssssssss

    • @mike.hawk666
      @mike.hawk666 Před 3 lety +11

      to be fair. The kid's Zabel was absolute trash.

    • @ErdingerLi
      @ErdingerLi Před 3 lety +36

      Tbh i think Microwave Mayo's game ain't half bad seeing they've all only been playing this for like what? a month? This program really seems kinda neat.

    • @sssjjjttt
      @sssjjjttt Před 3 lety +7

      "He's gonna learn today!"

    • @ooffordays566
      @ooffordays566 Před 2 lety +9

      Honestly I think Microwave Mayo would've done better if he stuck to Anakaris. His fights earlier in the tournament showed he was really good at adapting his gameplan with the mummy, and he lost every round that he played Zabel or Gallon. If he more consistently played Anakaris, I think he could've seen jmcroft's gameplan and countered. Overall, though, he did really well and was definitely one of the best players in the tournament.

  • @Dasmesee
    @Dasmesee Před 3 lety +161

    Darkstalkers 4 is so long overdue

    • @thathandleistakentrythisone
      @thathandleistakentrythisone Před 3 lety +5

      Unfortunately wont happen per Capcom. If it cant sell 2 mil it wont happen.

    • @blackeagle6918
      @blackeagle6918 Před 3 lety +5

      @@thathandleistakentrythisone Actually, Capcom got a new people who are really inspired by Capcom older game
      And he just got more power in the company, so I think it might be possible... Somehow somewhatever
      I still hoping until this day

    • @bravadoavocado2382
      @bravadoavocado2382 Před 3 lety

      never gonna happen, wouldn't be as good.

    • @Masque1419
      @Masque1419 Před 3 lety +9

      I would love it, but I’m scared that they would make it 3D. Darkstalkers just has such amazing sprite work and animation, and 3D would just totally ruin it

    • @ooffordays566
      @ooffordays566 Před 2 lety +1

      With the new change in management for Capcom's fighting game division, hopefully we can get a new game soon.

  • @TrueUnderDawgGaming
    @TrueUnderDawgGaming Před 3 lety +110

    JmCrofts: I Love this Game!
    Me: I love watching you play this game

    • @michaelpecukonis5074
      @michaelpecukonis5074 Před 3 lety +3

      Right. It bothered me when capcom said thier fighters dont belong in the mk universe . this whole series. Evil ryu,kage, akuma, violent ken, fang, bison. I can go on but what's the point.

  • @MrCactuar13
    @MrCactuar13 Před 3 lety +68

    Mayo had a solid strat but his flaw was not being able to adjust. Very talented dude, hope to see improvement but damn big grats JM

    • @callmetravesty8762
      @callmetravesty8762 Před 3 lety +10

      Some people are amazing and have amazing game plans but when that gameplan is negated, find it really hard to do anything else.
      I have a few buddies like this :P

    • @DD-fs7pg
      @DD-fs7pg Před 2 lety +1

      Definately a matchup he didn't know what to do against

  • @Chuppakabras
    @Chuppakabras Před 3 lety +11

    You can score more damage on a command throw using Hsien-ko mashing the buttons just after the throw frame occurs. She looks like a spinning break dancing meat mincer when done correctly.

  • @lucaswilliams7280
    @lucaswilliams7280 Před 3 lety +96

    This game looks great. I'd live to see a modern installment

    • @j4nky_
      @j4nky_ Před 3 lety +21

      Yeah about that...

    • @dummy_mk0176
      @dummy_mk0176 Před 3 lety +15

      Capcom doesn't really do modern installments anymore, with how theit last few have gone over

    • @trashpigeon1164
      @trashpigeon1164 Před 3 lety +11

      They tried to rerelease Drakstalkers 3 a while back to dtermine how many people would be interested in a sequel. A terrible idea, but it was the idea used to determine this series' future, so who knows if we'll ever get another installment.

    • @thinkingdali9494
      @thinkingdali9494 Před 2 lety

      @@dummy_mk0176 mñnmmnmbnnbnnmnnmñbnbnnnbbb

  • @lynxvex
    @lynxvex Před 3 lety +5

    Anakaris is confusing fun. He also has a special move throw that only works when he's knocked down, which is the best wake up

  • @bamboebahr2470
    @bamboebahr2470 Před 3 lety +61

    I'm a simple man, I see Darkstalkers and I do the like thing

  • @pita_akm
    @pita_akm Před 3 lety +9

    This game is so bloody beautiful.

  • @Arlo5.13
    @Arlo5.13 Před 3 lety +17

    I’ve been watching a bunch of Darkstalkers stuff for Halloween, so this vid is perfect! So much is about the games development, characters, and impact but it’s hard to find new gameplay vids! Thanks man!

  • @eriklarson7023
    @eriklarson7023 Před 3 lety +5

    It does my heart good to see this game being enjoyed so long after its release. Probably my favorite fighting game ever.

  • @keithsimpson2685
    @keithsimpson2685 Před 3 lety +3

    Vsav is the only 90's Capcom game that is as joyful to move around and fight in as a KOF game for me.

  • @danielemondmusic
    @danielemondmusic Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is why darkstalkers is so deep. Mayo took the mummy considered bottom tier, and made him into the most intimidating player-character combo in the tournament with the hybrid zoning/mixup rushdown style. You can really be so creative with whoever you choose to main and make them totally your own.

  • @fernandowhitmore5378
    @fernandowhitmore5378 Před 3 lety +5

    Thanks for reminding me that, even though I'm hot garbage at this game, I love to watch talented people play it.

  • @SardoNumspa82
    @SardoNumspa82 Před 3 lety +2

    I am a huge darkstalkers fan and it's good to see a community that still enjoys it.

  • @Chris_Prime
    @Chris_Prime Před 2 lety +1

    Another one of those games that I regret I never had enough time or money to play, with such awesome art, characters, and themes.

  • @jdolce7898
    @jdolce7898 Před 3 lety +3

    I used to play the hell outta this game. Watching this matches is a trip, and the game had a lot more depth than my young mind could grasp. Darkstalkers needs to come back.

  • @imofage3947
    @imofage3947 Před 2 lety +1

    In MvC2, when played correctly I've heard Anakaris described as "harder to predict than a gibbon on crack". He can be everywhere and nowhere at once and his weird disjointed attacks can confuse and frustrate opponents to no end. But he's also hard to master.

  • @kalebpittman682
    @kalebpittman682 Před 3 lety +12

    Such a great idea to play Darkstalkers for the JMcup. Your content is super creative!

  • @jesmccoy26
    @jesmccoy26 Před 3 lety +20

    Haven't seen any gameplay of this before seems entertaining

  • @SubjectZero05YT
    @SubjectZero05YT Před 3 lety +127

    Darkstalkers is so underrated....Capcom, make a new game already.

    • @giantewok
      @giantewok Před 3 lety +5

      They keep on adding the skins to SFV as well smh

    • @doctordoom1851
      @doctordoom1851 Před 3 lety +7

      There would have to be really massive demand for it to happen unfortunately.

    • @PREDNARD
      @PREDNARD Před 3 lety +2

      @@doctordoom1851 Then it needs more popularity because its a Really known IP

    • @aegisreflector1239
      @aegisreflector1239 Před 3 lety +16

      Capcom would do an awful job. Look how crappy sf4 and 5 art style is. They should just license it to Arc system works they will do Darkstalkers justice

    • @PREDNARD
      @PREDNARD Před 3 lety +1

      @@aegisreflector1239 i was going to sayvthe same could you imagine it!!!?

  • @Tinytraveler
    @Tinytraveler Před 3 lety +4

    Yay! That's fantastic! I can tell this means a lot to you. So happy for you! ♥

  • @Ginsufe
    @Ginsufe Před 3 lety +4

    HOL UP. That fight vs hey it's Jeff was TENSE! Best fight in this for sure. Good shit Jm. It didn't matter if you say much at the end. The fight spoke for itself!

  • @MrPlow-jc4cr
    @MrPlow-jc4cr Před 3 lety +6

    Damn, JM. Huge gratz on winning the HIGH QUALITY laminated stickers 1st prize award

  • @frappompi
    @frappompi Před 3 lety +22

    More darkstalkers content please, i need it in my veins

  • @AdamJMGamesDev
    @AdamJMGamesDev Před 3 lety

    Massive congratulations 🎊
    You played SO well. I'm a Martial Artist and a Game Dev. I definitely know that feeling of winning or finally doing something you've always wanted to. This is a big achievement and a really nice way to grow your community and have fun. Awesome play from everyone involved 👍🏾🎊👍🏾🎉🎊👍🏾 Congrats to JM!

  • @ATLZombie
    @ATLZombie Před 3 lety +2

    JM makes fighting games so much fun. Gotta love it.

  • @mscottjohnson3424
    @mscottjohnson3424 Před 2 lety +1

    This might be my favorite fighting game on the Saturn, and it has serious competition!

  • @stevo2574
    @stevo2574 Před 2 měsíci

    This was very fun to watch! I love this game. I wish they had more tournaments and new versions

  • @aldon560
    @aldon560 Před 2 měsíci

    How did I miss this gem back in the 90s as a kid. This game is peak!

  • @mase6783
    @mase6783 Před 3 lety

    i dont even play fighting games that much but i still get so hype watching everyone play

  • @SHINBAXTER
    @SHINBAXTER Před 3 lety +6

    MAN WON HIS OWN TOURNAMENT XD
    =)

  • @tracepalmatier9696
    @tracepalmatier9696 Před 3 lety +12

    This game is so cool, but good god, why the hell are the health bars the most confusing thing in the world.
    They go the opposite direction of every other fighting game ever made, have a bright red background that makes you think it might actually be the health bar, or at least that the second health bar would be that color, but it isn't. And the round counts count down instead of up. It's like it was designed purposefully to be as confusing as possible.
    I've watched a decent amount of this game over the years and it takes me 20 minutes to remember how they work every time I see them.

  • @ManuelVF79
    @ManuelVF79 Před 2 lety

    you surprised me , I was thinking that Mayo was a sure winning (his combos were VERY DAMAGING), but you totally zoning him and make him eat the Tenrai Ha several times , congratulations!

  • @Xelae93
    @Xelae93 Před 3 lety +2

    That was an awesome tournament! Congrats on the victory JM!

  • @sunrisesunset1734
    @sunrisesunset1734 Před 3 lety +2

    I could not figure out how the lifebars worked at first LOL!

  • @TheRealBDouble
    @TheRealBDouble Před rokem

    Hsien-Ko's running in the air animation cracks me up every time

  • @kevingriffith6011
    @kevingriffith6011 Před 3 lety +8

    Is it just me or is Anakaris a DBFZ character without the superdash? He certainly up backs like one.

  • @GreysenMann2
    @GreysenMann2 Před 3 lety +3

    Damn this was sick. Would love to see you play more older fighters JM

  • @isaacsteele7986
    @isaacsteele7986 Před 3 lety +6

    Never seen this game but it actually looks really awesome. Its got the footsie while also having the anime style unique mechanics on each character and nice speed. Is this on fightcade with rollback?

  • @3serio
    @3serio Před 3 lety +4

    “Put ‘em in a coffin!” brought me back

  • @MagillanicaLouM
    @MagillanicaLouM Před 3 lety +5

    Hsien is a walking anti-air realizing lol

  • @FS_CaitSith
    @FS_CaitSith Před 2 lety

    Crofts: Timeouts are rarely seen in this game:
    Mayo: Well yes, but actually no

  • @MrERLoner
    @MrERLoner Před 3 lety +1

    Lol at "The pants are walking"....according to capcom the "pants" are seperate character to Anakaris named Khybit

  • @cosmogang
    @cosmogang Před rokem

    Watching you play Lei Lei is really inspiring and fun! I never see Lei Lei in competition.

  • @pkphyre8920
    @pkphyre8920 Před 3 lety +4

    VS high key has like the best stages in any fighting game

  • @garysmith4742
    @garysmith4742 Před 3 lety

    Ive always liked this game but i never really understood this games mechanics. you should do a series of explaining the game, character breakdowns and other things you might think new players should know. please and thank you.
    and to further my point, the reason i even subbed is you MVC2 videos. you are excellent at breaking that game down and even though ive played that game for years, i learned alot just watching your videos.

  • @CharlieWinsTheInternet
    @CharlieWinsTheInternet Před 3 lety +1

    I love how hyped you were ...
    ...Spoilers...
    To win!! Congrats!!

  • @stephenwgreen78
    @stephenwgreen78 Před 3 lety +1

    This is one of my favorite fighting games.

  • @kevboy2455
    @kevboy2455 Před 3 lety

    Good shit JM. You beasted that shit. That mummy looked tough but you had his number. Congrats

  • @SoundsOfSushi
    @SoundsOfSushi Před 3 lety +2

    More Darkstalkers pls. The game just flows so much better compared to other fighting games.

  • @PriM3QuEsTiOn
    @PriM3QuEsTiOn Před 3 lety +1

    I would play this game 100% if they just placed this game online on pc with rollback netcode. Dont need a new installment. If this game got the diablo 2 treatment, it could amass alot of popularity imo.

  • @popcorn82b
    @popcorn82b Před 3 lety +1

    This man does Tenraiha like it's a button.
    Good shit. Lol

  • @TailsClock
    @TailsClock Před rokem

    It's weird how I've lately been seeing a bunch of Darkstalkers stuff, and that I am learning so much about this game I thought I knew fully. From other comments it looks like I'm not the only one either. But I main Anakaris and never knew he could eat projectiles and then use them like some kind of Kirby!

  • @AtmaDragoon
    @AtmaDragoon Před 3 lety +1

    Is there such a thing as a small Tenrai Ha?
    I would posit:
    No. No, there is not.

  • @eatSLEEPshitHONDA
    @eatSLEEPshitHONDA Před 3 lety

    Jm u have to do more of these DS tournaments. I enjoyed it so much the first time. I watched it again.

  • @PuckishAngel
    @PuckishAngel Před 3 lety +2

    *see a Darkstalker tournament video*
    "I guess no one will be playing Lilith :'("

  • @kaponautas
    @kaponautas Před 3 lety +2

    I want to get into this game! But it seems pretty hard and the playerbase looks very experienced e.e

    • @ReikuYin
      @ReikuYin Před 3 lety +2

      Not as hard as it seems. Get into it and I think you'll do fine. Just find a character that jives with you.

  • @ThatCho
    @ThatCho Před 2 lety

    I desperately need a remake of this game.

  • @kholdkhaos64ray11
    @kholdkhaos64ray11 Před 3 lety

    "Congratulations..."
    *Checks certificate*
    "Click here to add picture! You won the tournament!"

  • @SuperKokuJin916
    @SuperKokuJin916 Před 3 lety +5

    Capcom, if you're not interested in giving us Vampire 4 (or as I'd like to call it "Vampire Salvation"), then give the IP to ArcSys. They'll do the name proud!
    EPIC performance, jm!!! 😎👍🏿

    • @manrightchea
      @manrightchea Před 3 lety +2

      Man a Darkstalkers made by them would be such an amazing damn game..

  • @trueherokoinzell2817
    @trueherokoinzell2817 Před 3 lety +2

    That stage on the side of the building is tight.

  • @jonssogaming8255
    @jonssogaming8255 Před 3 lety

    The Egypt stage’s music is quite relaxing.

  • @obliviousmode575
    @obliviousmode575 Před 3 lety +1

    I really love this series. I loved playing these games on my Sega Saturn. I have the Japanese 2nd and 3rd games in the series. I have gotten so rusty from not playing this in ages. I have a question of the tournament requirements or if there are moves not allowed? I didn’t see any one utilize Pursuit Attacks regular and EX versions. Are they not allowed? Or are the not worth using?

  • @nathanielbeckford8899
    @nathanielbeckford8899 Před 3 lety +6

    That anakaris player is a whimp man omg so hard to watch

  • @greatheightsu
    @greatheightsu Před 3 lety

    You're a really great fight commentator when you're not fighting too! Happy halloween.

  • @donovanloreman
    @donovanloreman Před 3 lety

    Man Darkstalkers 4 needs to happen I meed Donovan back for obvious reasons

  • @dougfax
    @dougfax Před 3 lety

    When a crowd funded jmdrops tourneament of a big game series
    With dotodoya and jmcrofts as casters

  • @treyasu8779
    @treyasu8779 Před 2 lety

    29:39!!! Intense is an understatement!

  • @2Dee4ever
    @2Dee4ever Před 3 lety +1

    DarkStalkers are not dead!

  • @medhat3469
    @medhat3469 Před 3 lety

    U bring back alot of memory to me playing this game in the arcade

  • @beatsbynxrth
    @beatsbynxrth Před 3 lety

    just wanted to thank you man,i've learned so much from watching you play fighterz

  • @koenvandiepen7651
    @koenvandiepen7651 Před 6 měsíci

    How is nightstalkers not a more popular franchise. It's filled whit so manny cool characters

  • @Kopie0830
    @Kopie0830 Před 3 lety

    Lei is the counter to anakaris. She has lots of anti air moves.

  • @robsonpommer7464
    @robsonpommer7464 Před 3 lety

    Wonderfully played! Congratulations!

  • @VideoGameManiac8
    @VideoGameManiac8 Před 3 lety

    I have never seen this game before, looks very goofy! Also Anakaris looks pretty intimidating!

  • @mikecampau438
    @mikecampau438 Před 3 lety

    Jm played alot better in the finals but i swear those semi finals was just ten raiha spam and he was never ready for it.

  • @NotElusivePanda
    @NotElusivePanda Před 3 lety

    15:21 is a throwback for real

  • @joshmattingly8056
    @joshmattingly8056 Před 2 lety

    I just realized Aulbeth sounds exactly like OG spinal! O.o Wonder if it's the same voice actor?
    Edit: Also just noticed Zabel throws the horns when he gets tripped. XD

  • @daakrolb
    @daakrolb Před 3 lety

    What a gorgeous and playful game.

  • @actuallyandy05
    @actuallyandy05 Před 2 lety

    This is such a good game I love it

  • @coco_rthritis6462
    @coco_rthritis6462 Před 2 lety

    I think the ground dash that goes into the air is Morrigan's

  • @raedien
    @raedien Před 3 lety

    "That's why I'm the streamer!"
    Lordt

  • @c-nix4785
    @c-nix4785 Před 2 lety

    I swear to god if you are listening to this video in the background, not paying attention and hear the 12:17 it sounds hilarious asf

  • @finfen9730
    @finfen9730 Před 3 lety +1

    We really need Capcom to get on making a new one of these.

  • @kmiller2087
    @kmiller2087 Před 3 lety

    Id love to see you guys play Eternal Champions. Its got awesome fatalities and really mediocre gameplay :D

  • @GuyrillaBraun
    @GuyrillaBraun Před 2 lety

    IDK anything about this game, but I know I would cuddle Sasquatch so damn hard

  • @Nick-sd6fj
    @Nick-sd6fj Před 3 lety

    Good job JM that was some solid game play

  • @FoieGras
    @FoieGras Před 2 lety

    Sagat pose. You're team fighting game!

  • @stevemontana9649
    @stevemontana9649 Před 2 lety

    congrats brodie

  • @nianiwhite5052
    @nianiwhite5052 Před 3 lety

    This game is so enjoyable to watch!

  • @MarkyPlaysPH
    @MarkyPlaysPH Před 2 lety

    congratulations!!! :)

  • @Imtired170
    @Imtired170 Před rokem

    Awesome video!!

  • @josephpatricia8045
    @josephpatricia8045 Před 3 lety

    Hey just FYI, X-men Children of the Atom came out the same year as Darkstalkers 1

  • @thief594
    @thief594 Před 3 lety

    If mayo played smash, he’d play sonic XD

  • @kahnjugaming
    @kahnjugaming Před 3 lety

    Lei-lei vs Anakaris is classic.

  • @schmoopDJ
    @schmoopDJ Před 3 lety

    this tournament was fun to watch, by any chance are you going to make any videos on Guilty Gear plus r?