Tonic Trouble - Nintendo 64 Review - HD
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- čas přidán 16. 11. 2023
- Tonic Trouble is a 1999 action-adventure game developed by Ubi Soft Montreal and published by Ubi Soft. The game follows janitor Ed, who drops a container of unidentified fluid from his spaceship to Earth, transforming the planet into a mutated version of itself. Drunkard Grögh drinks from the container and is granted powers that lead him to conquer Earth. Assuming the role of Ed, the player is tasked with solving puzzles and defeating enemies to acquire the tools to conquer Grögh and repossess the container to create an antidote.
#tonictrouble #nintendo64 #n64 - Hry
Glenn is getting out a year's worth of videos in an entire month.
Haha aiming to get the remaining 10 or so western reviews done by year end or maybe end of jan next year
And I am ready for the binge! Lol
You touched on an important point here - that now that we are adults with limited time and real-world responsibilites, an easy short game is something that many of us actually prefer (I know I do). I'm about to turn 40 and I still play through an average of one new N64 game a year - but as much as I love the N64 and love finding 'new' games that I haven't played before on it - I can't afford to put 20 hours into a game any more. Oh, and for anyone still reading this far the last 'new' game I played all the way through and loved was 'Winback' - fantastic game! - David
The new Diablo I played like 60 hours of in a few weeks but then didn’t go back….great game but it was a rare window that I had so long to dedicate to a single game these days
Incredibly weird coincidence... I've been reading about this game all week and just started playing it yesterday, and then my favorite N64 review releases this... one hour ago!
Haha so random (or creepy) depending how you see life 😂
glennplant is a bit like Santa Claus...he's always watching you. 👀
You're on a roll with new content! I remember Tonic Trouble getting reviewed in N64 Magazine. It was one of those games where avoiding it was obvious. Got to say the graphics have aged well. But it seems like another one of those awkward 3D platformer shifts, only Nintendo and Rare really mastered them on the N64.
I think in a way the graphical style is a saving grace with many of Ubisoft’s games from the era.
This game seems ok, but the N64 library was already over-saturated with 3D platformers as it was. Did we really need yet ANOTHER one? On the flipside, the N64 was starving for more fighting games and RPG's, that's where more developers should have put their focus on.
@@Nutty151 agreed. However this was announced pretty much from the start of the n64 so at that time it was hard to be aware of just how significant the console would become for the platform game genre
@@n64glennplant Very true. Mario 64 changed the rules of the game. Maybe the developer should have transformed the game into another genre once it entered development hell. But perhaps that was too costly, even more time consuming, or something else? Either way, this game just ended up being one of the rest.
Used to watch my brother play this a lot when we were kids and he recently passed thanks for the nostalgia
Sorry to hear that, a loss of a close relative is always a terribly difficult time. Thoughts are with you brother 💪🏼
Tonic Trouble cannot be a bad game to play if you're an adult who who has little time to play any video games and would like to play a Rayman type game.
Yeah time is always the problem these days. The older you get the less time you have for it
Nintendo 64 was a major part of my childhood, as it obviously was yours, Glen. I started watching your videos in about 2015 I think, with the nostalgia and excitement being palpable. I'm so glad to see you making new content on N64. Keep it up!
Wow, thanks! You know when I look back now and realise it’s been a long ride on this channel!
Tonic trouble sounds like when you're doing predrinks with your friends and one of them brings over gin with no mixer.
Or Glenn’s vodka 😉
@@n64glennplant I had a friend at uni called Freya Greenall who always brought Greenall's gin haha
I can't believe you're back again :)
Same - I thought I was watching something from 10 years ago.
The game looks absolutely identical to Rayman 2.
Need to complete the mission to get all dem reviews finally done!
The N64 is my favourite console of all time, and I didn't know this game existed. Might need to hand in my N64 fan club card.
I’ll take that from you now, your V card is something you can keep 😜
@@n64glennplant 😆 thank you 😆
Another expertly curated review, my friend! This is definitely an odd one
Glad you think so too so I’m not alone 🙂
You being back especially around the holidays is a dream come true
Thanks rowdy!
Glenn Plant doing bits. I’m here for it.
Already have next weeks videos up and scheduled too
Is it Christmas already? Cause we've been gifted so many videos from the N64 King!
It’s Christmas somewhere probably haha
I'm so glad your back man, i missed your voice! Never stop making videos!
I'll try - health permitting
@@n64glennplant you have just to outlive me ;-)
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There's only so many N64 games, though...
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@@2NDFLB-CLERK have a very cool project that I’ve touched on a few times over the years….ill probably be able to launch it at some point next year
Awesome! Christmas came early this year boys yet another Glenn video.
Hope you enjoyed it!
@@n64glennplant I did. Keep up the great work Glenn.
Good to see you're still putting videos out. Not sure if I got unsubbed by the CZcamss but definitely noticed I was getting no N64 content lately >_
Welcome back 😃 on another hiatus for health reasons again but hope to be back when well enough again
YES! This is one of the very few games I mentioned recently that you hadn't yet reviewed for us. I've put off picking up a copy until I'd heard your opinion on it. Thank you for all the interesting little details and great review. Hope you have a great holiday season. 🖐
Hope you enjoy it! Happy holiday season to you too
Wow!!!! This takes me back ❤️ Great to see you back on here, Glenn 🙌❤️
Did you play it n64 or pc?
@@n64glennplant N64! Back in the day, I remember thinking the same things you said; it’s like Banjo-Kazooie and Rayman 2, but not as intense. Thanks again for another great review 😀🙌
This game has so much history
There’s an unreleased version of this game with tank controls
Yeah I’ve heard that too. I guess that would be more puzzle based than this turned out
That game, called Tonic Trouble Special Edition, was officially released many times and is highly documented. As are many version between. N64 is actually the middle child in terms of Tonic Trouble releases (:
@@n64glennplant Actually, much more platforming-based. Also far harder.
I think Tonic Trouble had some merit existing as it did. Always great to see creative risks or new creative endeavors, even if it was just a vaguely reskinned Rayman.
yeah its sadly not something we see much of these days unless its like a small indie developer
Who could forget "Tonic Trouble Starring the kid from Fanboy and Chum-Chum?"
Haha someone else said that, still have no idea wtf it is haha
Love the history leason at the start. Ubisoft seemed to shoot themselves in the foot releasing 2 platformers around the same time. Coming from the same team who re-release the same franchises over-and-over again (namely Assassin's Creed & Farcry), I am not surprised.
that's why Michel ancel had enough and retired I think
I am not used to seeing so many uploads from this channel. Incredible! Lots to watch this weekend!
Thanks, I have a little free time at the moment to get some of the videos I’ve had around for a while finished
Just wanted to comment and say im so glad youre back! I grew up with the n64 so when i saw a channel dedicated to my childhood console i was hooked! Sadly you weren't active at the time but seeing you upload again gets me excited and anticipating your next upload! Thank you for your hard work!
Welcome aboard! And thank you for the positive vibes
Oh Glenn, you saved my sad friday.
Don’t be sad 🤘
Mate you are releasing as much content as i wish you did before your break :). Keep it up mate, welcome back ❤
That's the plan to keep going and get this western reviews of releases complete!
I was obsessed with this game. I was only talking about this game at work two days ago. Why is CZcams suggesting it too me. I dont even look at nintendo stuff 😵💫 Weird
Man these damn phones are always listening! Haha but welcome!
Glad you're making videos again! Welcome back!
More to come! But back on a break again for health reasons. Hope to be back soon
Really really loving the new videos! Thanks for making them, Glenn. We really appreciate it.
Glad you like them!
I remember playing this one back when I was younger definitely a precursor to the Rayman games a fun little gem 💎 on the N64 and Crunch bars are so good they need to make us grow super strong like Ed lol
Crunch in Europe but popcorn in America! Haha
I'm glad I picked this up way back then
What was your fav part?
Sheesh the hits keep coming! Looks like an OK time, even if not stunning. I will say I miss this nutso art style though, very much a product of that period and I think it's high time for it to make a renaissance?
Yeah it’s like some tripped out acid ghost house style art 😂
I always remember this game as a stepping stone for Rayman 2 success
That’s definitely one way of seeing it!
this was my christmas present back then in the early 2000s, not the best platformer compared with banjo but overall it was a fun game
Yeah it certainly has its moments right
Good to see you back Glenn!
Thanks Bretton
I had this on PC and the graphics were awesome. I remember picking up the N64 version and hating it, but I always just assumed it was because I'd been spoilt seeing it on PC first.
Yeah that’s always a killer for most games on both systems bar a few exceptions
Wouldn't mind a retro rayman collection on modern platforms and throw this in there as a bonus game 👀
Now that would be cool, someone else mentioned there already being a hd version of this announced
If only they made the cartridge purple like how rayman had that green one.
That would have been sick
You’ve always been my favorite gaming channel, Glenn! Keep up the good work! Greetings from Austin Texas
Wow, thanks! I’ve not been to Austin but my wife did….good bbq she said! 😂
@@n64glennplant the best bbq on planet earth and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise 😂
Man, your whole channel as well as thabeasts n64 challenge are, without a doubt, the most enjoyable N64 content on the platform.
We have a lot of crossover subscribers - I can see from my channel stats thab is one of the top channels my subs watch
I can't believe that I've never heard of or seen this game before. 😮
It’s an interesting one to check out then, very unique!
Glad to see you back!
3 videos in the past week is certainly back with a bang 💥
I have very fond memories of this game but on PC, and apparently my copy was a strange beta version (that ended up being better than the final) which was packaged with some PCs.
Haha that’s random and also very lucky
another great video. so glad youre back Glenn. i remember going to sleep watching your videos on playlist. so for me youre kinda like AVGN in that nostalgic way.
Haha you know it’s funny when I realise just how long I’ve been doing this channel now
I get a very Jersey Devil on PS1 feel of this game.
Not played that myself but wasn’t it also a pc game? For some reason it’s ringing a bell
I remember seeing this in stores. Haven't thought about this game in a long time.
Guess I'll find out what its actually like now :)
It’s fairly cheap to get in comparison to many other titles now. The pc version is always cheap on those online places
Sure, it might seem derivative when placed up against Rayman 2, but if you've played Rayman 2 to death and are looking to extend that experience but with something a bit different, maybe Tonic Trouble would fit the bill. Plus, it seems to have a really nice graphical look of it's own. I think i'm going to pick this one up (i'd never even heard of it).
Oh if you like Rayman 2 then this will be right up your street
I have this game.
I've seen it's box one time during mid Gamecube Era and thought I should give it a go when I had the chance and since it was made by the makers of Rayman I was expecting similar gameplay.
Long story short, got a copy of it, in late WiiU Era and with all my N64 controllers that I had were in bad shape at the time (which didn't help) played for 20 minutes or less and never gave it a second chance.
It was the very first time I felt I was not in the mood to play a game at all, might give a go in the future, who knows.
Cool story but I hope you give it another chance one day, it’s short but fun once you get to grips with it
What the hell?! I didn't realise Tonic Trouble was another platformer that fell into the 'we were sponsored by a candy company' subgenre. I mean it makes sense I've never heard that fact because not many talk about this game, but wow is that weird.
Along with James Pond 2, Zool, One Step Beyond, Superfrog and the infamous Darkened Skye (even though they dropped the sponsorship just before release).
What is it about Europlatformers (on the Amiga especially) that seemed to be ethically ok with pushing unhealthy treats to kids?
Money! Haha I love Jane’s pond robocod btw
3:07 Me too. I remember screenshots in the N64 Magazine, one of which made me think the game looked amazing, but when it finally came out; the reviews massively put me off, and I never played it. Still haven't, sadly, would like to.
I think it’s worth playing for sure, it’s fairly short so would never feel like a waste of time
Awesome Review, Glenn! I used to love this game when it came out, but I never bought it. I still like a lot now.
You and me both!
Was always interested in this game since I did buy Rayman 2 for the N64 back in the day and I loved it and wanted more but never got around getting this game and it seems like I made the right choice. Thank you so much for putting out content again, your videos are very refreshing compared to most other channels nowadays :)
Thanks Tokyo, maybe it’s worth you checking this out now….you’d probably dig it!
@@n64glennplant Maybe! It's actually not that expensive second hand.
What did we do to get so lucky ….. 2 videos babe !!
Maybe another later, we shall see!
I remember I had this game on pc back in the day. I didnt even know that it was also on N64.
The pc version is really nice looking with even an average graphics card back in the day hey
@@n64glennplantYea man. I think it was my first true 3d game along with Mario64. My mind was blown haha
Loving the recent flurry of uploads, Glenn.
Thanks, final push to finish off doing every western release 😄
I kinda thought Glenn was done. So glad I had it wrong.
Just getting started 😉
Loved this game as a kid, not aged half as well as Rayman 2 though
Yeah Rayman 2 is so well remembered and ported
We are so back
Do you have any blue waffles in stock?
I remember seeing an add for this on the back of one of the manuals for a game I had. I thought it was a Rayman game based on the character design.
Yeah I think many people would have thought that roo
G L E N N! FANTASTIC.
Thank you second quest, hope your bro first quest is doing well too
So glad you're back man, great video!
Hey, thanks! I appreciate that positivity
Happy to see new content from you Glenn! I’m a big 3D platformer fan and this is one of the remaining N64 ones l haven’t checked out yet. I’m sure l’ll find some enjoyment in it but l’ll probably agree that it looks too much like Rayman 2 and arrived too late.
Yeah that’s the general consensus really, still a fun way to kill a few hours
This game looks awesome!
I hope you give it a try
Yoooooo, good to see you back mate 😀
Hey, thanks!
Four to seven hours. It's going to be another British wet weekend so this might be worth a shot. 😊
When it rains it pours 😂
Thank you Glen..Thank you 😢😢😢
You’re welcome
A lot of these old N64 platformers are on the easy side. Devs couldn't fill the screen full of enemies for the player to dodge, jump over, etc, so the levels always felt kind of sparse and empty. That said, I have an affinity for these old games. They don't really make 'em like this anymore. Mario Odyssey was a big hit - I didn't see what other people saw, apparently. I thought it was an okay Mario game, but I felt like I HAD to play through it more than I WANTED to play through it. It was well-designed and all that, I just felt the levels were too big. I prefer the smaller playgrounds in Mario 64 and Mario Sunshine. At any rate, I miss the days of the classic 3D platformer.
Not played any main 3d Mario since galaxy, really never saw the appeal of odyssey but maybe it’s all in the gameplay
@@n64glennplant It just didn't feel like a Mario game to me. Maybe it's because I'm a couple years away from 50 and I prefer to play retro games. Zelda is a series that I HAD to play every time a new game was released, but the last console Zelda game I played was Twilight Princess. I guess I played the remake of Link's Awakening, but that was an old Gameboy game that was "ported" to the Switch. It was actually pretty fun - way better than Twilight Princess in my opinion.
@@Tom_Van_Zandt I know what you mean, I’m put off the new Zelda’s by their open world. I guess I’m in the minority that prefers the more linear dungeon system that worked for decades
Hey Glenn! May I ask your opinion on the ultra hdmi mod and/or N64 digital? Are those mods something you can recommend us fellow n64 fans looking into?
Yeah I have ultra hdmi mod…had it years I was one of first people to get the install done 😃
I like the Aphex Twin nod.
Been a big fan for years, such a unique artist
Never stop 🛑. Your content is beloved by all.
Thanks Dan, happy holidays
Didn't you review all these games already back in the day? Are these re uploads or did you update the old ones?
No I’ve never reviewed this one
Platformers of this era look like they were made by people on acid. How did they even came up with these bizarre ideas? Look at other games too like Earth Worm Jim 3D or Chameleon Twist.
A lot more of an ability to try and test new things with the change of industry from 2d to proper 3d….and just so happened to coincide with the rise of recreational narcotics 😅
I'd like to call this game "Rayman 1.5" because of it's similarities to Rayman 2 and it's shared game engines
That’s one way of seeing it!
Another awesome review Glenn!
Completely serious question, I thought you already reviewed Tonic Trouble? I could have sworn I've seen you review this game before.
...Am I having a mandela effect? 😮
Yes you are haha, perhaps thinking of rayman 2
@@n64glennplant Haha that would make sense. Great review all the same!
I played Tonic Trouble about 3 years ago & it was kind of fun.
Any particular part you remember enjoying more than the rest?
@@n64glennplant I'm not sure, but I remember the popcorn in the game.
just wanted to say, I've missed your beautiful voice lol welcome back Glenn
Haha thanks wade I embrace the positivity here!
I could never really get on with this game. You're totally correct in your analysis, Glenn. If this game came out when it was originally slated to, it would have been a lot more successful. When I play it now I just think I'd rather be playing Rayman 2. Great video as always!
It’s a shame that michel ancel is no longer with the company, his mind was a great addition to the gaming landscape of the time
I always thought this was the learning ground to make 3d platformers like Rayman. Didnt know they released almost together.
Yeah like 3 months or something, crazy when you look back at that now
I appreciate you not using an emulator for your reviews!
Thanks, takes more time but I’m really not an emulation fan for n64
I remember getting this years later when I was collecting for the N64 and didn't hate it just found it a bit on the easy side and it felt too much like an early version of Rayman 2 unfortunately it was worse in every way. If this came out two years earlier it probably would have been better received but coming out less than 6 months before a game that used the same engine and was superior in every way makes me wonder why Ubisoft didn't do more to make it more than just seem like a copy of their own game that actually came out after. If I recall the camera is also not as refined as it was in Rayman 2 and often kept shaking in certain spots.
Yeah at one point this was much slower and he tank controls so maybe like a weird puzzle style game would have been really unique for this
Glad you are back.
Glad you’re still here too
Glenn your back!
3 videos in past 7 days would say you’re correct! 😁
What's the name of your outro song?
It’s one I made, no name
By all means Glen, do digress. Digress as much as you like and I will sit back and listen.
Haha I digress more than Taz if you get that reference
Fantastic review...one of the few 3d platformers i still miss on my N64...not bad but not that good either...better than starshot: space circus fever at least, imho!
Starshot was perhaps just as weird as this but sadly didn’t have any of the charm or gameplay
@@n64glennplant it was a missed opportunity..just as u said in the review, if i'm correct, it was quite worse than the pc one...i guess maybe it was the case for tonic trouble as well!
ive always loved your channel, been watching since i was in my late teens!
You rock! You know it’s crazy how I realised too I’ve been watching channels like happy console gamer for well over a decade now too
Welcome back!
Thank you, 3 video uploads in the past week means I’m certainly back 😄
Love your work bro, keep it coming 👍
Thanks, will do!
I love Tonic Trouble, though the PC version (which is the one I usually play myself) is much better than the N64 version. There's also a set of PC beta pre-releases labeled the "Special Edition", which feature stuff like tank controls, a dynamic soundtrack, much bigger and more immersive (albeit emptier) levels, and of course the expected beta version jank. My favorite versions are the PC release and special editions.
Don't remember this at all. Cheers Glenn.
Sometimes that gives you the opportunity to experience it all over again
You gonna do Big2small on n64. The game was originally suppose to be a gameboy game but it also got ported to Dreamcast
Nah, I think they reached out to me about sending a review copy but it wasn’t something I’m interested in. It looked like a game boy title being emulated on n64. I’m much more interested in stuff like portal 64
@@n64glennplantfingers crossed when glover 2 and dragon sword gets finished with the releases 🤞
Glenn video ideq for you, good n64 games you can still get for under 25 US or 30 on the cex market
Maybe one day, I’m wrapping up the last of the reviews and then have another project idea to launch
I keep forgetting the name of this game but i really liked it. Only played later on emulation.
Hopefully you can now remember its name forever!
I loved this game more than rayman revolution on the ps2
Wow that’s high praise right there
@@n64glennplant I’m not even lying 🤣 I couldn’t even get into Rayman Revolution an given I was very young at the time I didn’t know how to use the dual analogs at that time but I dunno I just found tonic more entertaining like the parts where you get a snorkel an start swimming or you blow up an become big tonic etc
Even as a Big N64 Fan i completely Forgot about the Game. I personaly dont like the Rayman Style i was more a Fan of Banjo and Mario at this Time, but i looks more nice then i would Expect.
I always liked rayman as I played it on ps1 a lot. This kinda felt like a spiritual sister title to rayman 2 to me
I owned this in the day, can't say I was overly enamoured with it, even then I knew it looked ugly after looking at Mario 64 level graphics. Very forgettable, in fact I had forgotten about it until you remindes me with this video!
It’s funny that many people seem to have forgotten this one!
@@n64glennplant You've dragged it back into public consciousness now Glenn, perhaps the game will have a renaissance
I don't understand the clock at the end of the game. Says Vegas PP, but HABS have 6 on (goalie pulled) and Vegas 5 when they scored to make it 6 - 5.
Huh?
@n64glennplant oh wow, I was watching an NHL game highlight... likely after this video. Oops.
@@brandontalbort hahahahaha that’s so funny I was like wtf is this dude on about
@n64glennplant My apologies for the confusion. Your video was great, by the way. Knowing the game is 4-7 hrs is definitely a plus these days. I may give it a go.
I always thought that this game was decent to good and is at least is good for one play through.
Heck i think Tonic Trouble is somewhat of a must have if diehard collect for the N64 but a lot people snub this game for some reason...
Yeah i guess it's not as good as Rayman 2 i guess but Tonic Trouble is differente enough that it's not outclassed.
U know it’s crazy because this is still very cheap and for the money you get quite a decent game start to finish I think
yes!
Double yes