Grimbeard - Headhunter (PS2) - Review

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  • čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
  • Jack Wade's out to collect two things: his lost memories and fresh organs, also I try out an app.
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    00:00 - Intro
    00:24 - History
    03:30 - Story
    13:16 - Spoiler Break
    14:06 - Spoilers
    31:18 - End of Spoilers
    32:35 - Gameplay
    42:08 - Sight/Sound
    47:27 - Bitter Recompense
    53:32 - Conclusion
    56:06 - Credits
    01:06:18 - End
  • Hry

Komentáře • 602

  • @yungoldman2823
    @yungoldman2823 Před 2 lety +578

    Man. I hope you know how much we all appreciate you pumping out these consistent, amazing videos for free. I for one have my day brightened every time you upload. Goth bless, amen

  • @FumblsTheSniper
    @FumblsTheSniper Před 2 lety +170

    No matter what I’m always pumped by the intro. Even as it’s changed it’s stayed just as awesome 10/10

    • @LazlaTheFallen
      @LazlaTheFallen Před 2 lety

      you can search videos of human females jumping if thats what pumps you up

    • @asiamatron
      @asiamatron Před 2 lety +5

      Yep love this intro and the old one.

    • @PinkManGuy
      @PinkManGuy Před rokem +7

      The first time I saw it I was like "This is bad, I hope he doesn't use it in every video."
      Now I'm bobbing my head and resisting the urge to sing along in a cringe inducing manner.

  • @Robocop_1987
    @Robocop_1987 Před 2 lety +245

    I love all your reviews man , the most consistent reviewer I've ever seen . I've re-watched your Deus Ex and Manhunt videos a bunch of times .

    • @SqueebPlays
      @SqueebPlays Před 2 lety +29

      Where a cop turns into a uhhhhh computer?

    • @GrimBeard
      @GrimBeard  Před 2 lety +66

      thanks dood!

    • @maaxrenn
      @maaxrenn Před 2 lety +11

      @@GrimBeard BUT SERIOUSLY YOU DA BEST

    • @PR-it2ys
      @PR-it2ys Před 2 lety +6

      I think I am on my 13th viewing of many of these reviews. They are just endlessly watchable.

    • @SqueebPlays
      @SqueebPlays Před 2 lety +9

      @P R Grimbeard and Mandaloregaming have an extreme talent for information mixed with humor. I can't tell you how many times I've watched his Arx Fatalis video.

  • @lilrhia
    @lilrhia Před 2 lety +238

    Wow that "removing all hamburgers from Russia" thing really aged well

    • @shippo72
      @shippo72 Před rokem +41

      To be fair, the "Pax McDonald" is considered a real phenomena, as the US has NEVER invaded any country with a McDonald's franchise, even so far as people joking that the only reason the US invaded Iraq wasn't to find WMD's, but to make sure McDonald's gets their first restaurant there in 2006.

    • @BloodDragon-rp4xc
      @BloodDragon-rp4xc Před rokem +27

      @@shippo72 fake news bro. we must please the appetite of the dark god ronith, if we dont make more MacDonalds the clown will be angered

    • @BloodDragon-rp4xc
      @BloodDragon-rp4xc Před rokem +17

      Hom BORG

    • @Matthaeus0
      @Matthaeus0 Před rokem

      @@BloodDragon-rp4xc 🅱️!6 〽️🛕€

    • @AC-hj9tv
      @AC-hj9tv Před rokem +2

      @@BloodDragon-rp4xc nice

  • @swannyswannson4769
    @swannyswannson4769 Před 2 lety +49

    I love all the characters in these reviews, Chad, ParaPug, Ghost of a Victorian Child, they all bring a lot to the table.

  • @dustburnwem
    @dustburnwem Před 2 lety +135

    I'm so glad to see Chad make a return

    • @ArkriteTheMad
      @ArkriteTheMad Před 2 lety +11

      It's nice to have friends.
      Or frenemies.
      or... just like somebody to talk to.

    • @mattanarrative7876
      @mattanarrative7876 Před 2 lety +7

      Chad's the key to everything

    • @dustburnwem
      @dustburnwem Před 2 lety +3

      I think we can all agree Chad is an allegory for Jesus dying for our sins

    • @xBINARYGODx
      @xBINARYGODx Před 2 lety

      @@dustburnwem also anal sex

    • @zvndmvn
      @zvndmvn Před 2 lety +7

      Chad is a member of my congregation. Nice guy, just a little blackmaily.

  • @LostCosmonauts
    @LostCosmonauts Před 2 lety +73

    44:29 Mega-twist! I coulda sworn you were gonna say he was 3 episodes of the X-Files.

  • @historyelemental7800
    @historyelemental7800 Před 2 lety +19

    I always love dystopias that deal with organs. Such a weird and human thing for a technofuture to focus on. Incredible work.

  • @seanfager8063
    @seanfager8063 Před 2 lety +24

    The shelving is on the left of the desk now.
    In videography, placing a character on the left half of the screen reflects them being in a dominate or confident condition.
    The dragon (?) statue (?) lives on the shelf.
    Stay strong, Mr Beard. We're all rooting for you.

  • @Mister_Clean
    @Mister_Clean Před 2 lety +16

    Holy shit, that rat kill absolutely destroyed me
    This game is really something special

  • @RootVegetabIe
    @RootVegetabIe Před 2 lety +6

    "Nice bodywork...for a relic. Maybe later you could relic my ballbag."

  • @PraiseJesus69
    @PraiseJesus69 Před 2 lety +6

    This iteration of the intro is a fucking masterpiece

  • @gibbyg2001
    @gibbyg2001 Před 2 lety +19

    You're the only Stimulator I need Grimbeard.

  • @gbrading
    @gbrading Před 2 lety +48

    Genuinely had never heard of this game before. As usual Grim is great at exploring forgotten games!

    • @Txp91
      @Txp91 Před 2 lety +6

      It's definitely a hidden gem, Great music, Metal gear type gameplay combined with RE type puzzles. You should check it out if you have the chance it's worth it =)

    • @12ealDealOfficial
      @12ealDealOfficial Před 2 lety +1

      If you were a 90s kid, one look at the box art would immediately remind you of rental stores that had a bajillion copies of this game. Also made the rounds in PSM.

  • @AllenLuke00
    @AllenLuke00 Před 2 lety +14

    Lol the part about taking the burgers away from Russia aged like wine.

    • @TheHalflingLad
      @TheHalflingLad Před 2 lety +5

      Yeah, if anyone still had doubts about us living inside a wacky dystopian video game, this should settle it.

    • @Fooflinger
      @Fooflinger Před 2 lety +3

      @@TheHalflingLad I just came to make this comment

    • @namedidii
      @namedidii Před 2 lety +1

      They didn't really get a chance to get into McDonald's. Only 35 years it was open there

  • @Slonitram
    @Slonitram Před 2 lety +18

    The main character of this game looks exactly like the main character from Ride to Hell: Retribution.

    • @t0xcn253
      @t0xcn253 Před 2 lety +3

      It's like those meth: before and after headshots

  • @MrSobe00
    @MrSobe00 Před 2 lety +3

    Absolutely nailed the McDonalds withdrawing from Russia. Stranger than fiction.

  • @josh7435
    @josh7435 Před 2 lety +22

    *screen goes black for several moments*
    "Surely now we'll get to play the fucking game"
    Thanks for your hard work, Grim, great review!

  • @coreycahill6836
    @coreycahill6836 Před 8 měsíci +10

    “Don’t trust anyone you don’t know, and right now you don’t know anyone…” Slade immediately throws all his chips in with the next person to walk in the door.

  • @joshrudolph613
    @joshrudolph613 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Well, thanks for turning me on to Glam Metal Detectives. That was a blind spot in my 90s BBC comedy knowledge.

  • @mikemedal
    @mikemedal Před 2 lety +9

    The guard getting the wind knocked out of him got me pretty good.

  • @wormwood861
    @wormwood861 Před 2 lety +7

    My man Grim pulling out the Syphon Filter comparison. I knew there were other fans out there.

    • @dmcduce
      @dmcduce Před 2 lety +4

      PS1 Syphon Filter was awesome!

  • @jestemlegendom
    @jestemlegendom Před 2 lety +7

    Your videos are the ones I always look forwards towards and prioritize. You are the GOAT, Gothgamer King!

  • @thethrongler3070
    @thethrongler3070 Před 2 lety +3

    Grim is one of those youtubers that you always have a smile on your face seeing pop up in your notifications

  • @visassess8607
    @visassess8607 Před 2 lety +16

    Yeah you're right, that part about the "US threatening to withdraw all hamburger restaurants from Russia" did actually work out in a way since McDonald's closed there.

  • @FreeKite1313
    @FreeKite1313 Před 2 lety +8

    You’re jokes, style, and editing are all top notch

  • @jacob_swaggerz
    @jacob_swaggerz Před 2 lety +1

    21:41 - the way you say "oooo can't breath" gets me every time

  • @kaiserschnitzel89
    @kaiserschnitzel89 Před 2 lety +5

    "Unaware that some years later Konami would eliminate the need for an MGS-killer" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA 1:30 in and the burns are already sickkkk

  • @HelloWorld-lg1pz
    @HelloWorld-lg1pz Před 2 lety +8

    I bought this game from a best buy in 2003. It was on sale so I was like yeaa why not. The game was alright, and had some interesting aspects. I have never forgotten this obscure game and its dystopian futurist atmosphere. 11:13 well, that aged well.

  • @DarkRaptor86
    @DarkRaptor86 Před 2 lety +12

    Good to see a new grim review

    • @GrimBeard
      @GrimBeard  Před 2 lety +8

      good to see you, dino friend

  • @afl1183
    @afl1183 Před 2 lety +3

    Best game reviewer working right now. Love all of your vids and have watched your backlog like 2 times.

  • @MoluskToeCheese
    @MoluskToeCheese Před 2 lety +3

    Welcome back gothlord
    your return warms my black heart

    • @we-must-live
      @we-must-live Před 2 lety +1

      "Look at his black heart, how it still beats!"

  • @TowerOfEmptiness
    @TowerOfEmptiness Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for another great video, I really like your content and your dark vibe. It's quite unique and makes your videos special for me.
    As for the video, the first thing I thought when I saw the name is:
    One, you lock the target
    Two, you bait the line
    Three, you slowly spread the net
    And four, you catch the man

  • @bulutcagdas1071
    @bulutcagdas1071 Před 2 lety +9

    Oh dang, I totally remember seeing this on TV as a kid. It was this late night video game show where they played some PS2 games and maybe reviewed them. This and Echo the dolphin were the two games they were able to play before the show was cancelled.

  • @RogueMoss
    @RogueMoss Před 2 lety +3

    “Withdraw all hamburger franchises from Russia” we live in a reality where this has happened

  • @IAmTheSnuggler
    @IAmTheSnuggler Před 2 lety +4

    genuinely one of your best vids yet! i kinda never want chad to go away

  • @WayneBristol
    @WayneBristol Před 2 lety +3

    The only thing that could have improved my friday was a new upload from Grimbeard....and here it is. I love you.

  • @Mueslinator
    @Mueslinator Před 2 lety +2

    "The US is threatening to withdraw all Hamburger franchises from Russia". My mirth is barely contained, and my day is made.
    (Also, you have the most consistently great background soundtrack anywhere.)

  • @georgekindred9680
    @georgekindred9680 Před 2 lety +9

    It always gets me in a good mood to see a review from you. I love your edits and your music always gets me pumped. You put in so much hard work and it shows. Can't wait to see what you do next.

  • @maaxrenn
    @maaxrenn Před 2 lety +3

    THAT CASIO WATCH WOW

  • @subrussian
    @subrussian Před 2 lety +6

    this game used to blow my mind back in the day, along with shenmue and other DC titles. but I wasn't good enough to pass first couple missions, only did it 5 years ago with ps2 version. Still really enjoyed this little gem of a game! and the music theme while driving the motorcycle is badass.
    thanks for this review, as always you rock ❤

  • @PR-it2ys
    @PR-it2ys Před 2 lety +5

    I god damn love this channel.

  • @aurapsx_
    @aurapsx_ Před 2 lety +5

    I am so happy to see a proper 1 hour video on Headhunter. Grew up playing this game in my Childhood and quite literally replayed it a few days ago. Love ya for covering it

  • @SurvivalHorror100
    @SurvivalHorror100 Před 2 lety +6

    The 'shoot people!' bit had me in tears. 😂 I'll never tíre of your dark sense of humour dude.

  • @LoR0451
    @LoR0451 Před 2 lety +3

    9:53 I died. Excellent content as always Grim, you deserve way more recognition for the quality you put into your work

  • @thefinegameofnil7158
    @thefinegameofnil7158 Před 2 lety +6

    Nice, this was the first game I played on PS2, I remember the graphics blew my mind at the time. Kind of like the way the world-building and atmosphere of Dreamweb blew my mind when I was a kid... Thanks for another great upload.

  • @kar12894
    @kar12894 Před 2 lety +10

    This is so trippy, i had an inexplicable urge yesterday to listen to the headhunter bike ost and how much it reminded me of robocop and now you upload this

  • @KisekiFox
    @KisekiFox Před rokem +4

    I've been slowly making me way through your backlog of videos from the beginning and I gotta say, this is the funniest episode I've seen so far, was legitimately losing it laughing so many times lmao

  • @arvinrunstein5707
    @arvinrunstein5707 Před 2 lety +3

    Been binge watching you for a couple of weeks. Love you reviews.

  • @captainluscious1773
    @captainluscious1773 Před 2 lety +3

    Always makes my day/week/month when we get a new goth gamer blessing. Time to watch once and play in the background 36 times.

  • @divernb
    @divernb Před 2 lety +8

    I remember reading about this game so much in "The Official Dreamcast Magazine". Was always bummed I never got to play it, but it is ALOT different than from what they described.
    Wish I still had those old magazines to throw a couple quotes in from them, just to see how it differed.

  • @radio_shapka
    @radio_shapka Před 2 lety

    Best intro in the game. And overall one of the best channels on CZcams. We all love you, Grim.

  • @SqueebPlays
    @SqueebPlays Před 2 lety +4

    Always a good day when Grimbeard drops a new video.
    Goth gamers at the ready!

  • @HansAlRachid
    @HansAlRachid Před 2 lety +2

    Good god that worldbuilding - that setting seems more dire than most horror games I've played.

  • @jondubz267
    @jondubz267 Před 2 lety +2

    I was so happy when I found your channel. Ma vibe bro.
    pls no stoppy

  • @Vynik21
    @Vynik21 Před 2 lety

    Not only are you the only youtuber that I've watched every single video for, but I've watched these reviews multiple times. You are a damn comedic genius

  • @FatMan9000
    @FatMan9000 Před 2 lety +4

    This is the first video ive ever seen from you and you got yourself a new sub. This is a well written and funny video about a game ive never heard of and i cant wait for more.

  • @IcedSynergy
    @IcedSynergy Před 2 lety

    Broke my wrist a few weeks ago so I haven't been able to play anything so I've been vicariously playing them via your reviews.
    I've watched most of your videos and will probably do it again! Keep up the amazing work

  • @AndrewRPope
    @AndrewRPope Před 2 lety +1

    Loved your vids for years, always delighted to see a new one, and wondered about this game since I was a wee boy - but ultimately I'm driven to comment because I never in a million years expected a DOE ad to crop up in one of my beloved videogame youtubes and it had me in stitches lmao. Keep well and thank you!

  • @ZappasMudshark
    @ZappasMudshark Před 2 lety +2

    That game informer joke was so perfectly delivered and timed that I actually spit out the yogurt I was eating. Like across the room.

  • @zion6680
    @zion6680 Před 2 lety +2

    Re-watching this, Grim.
    Don't stop making videos, you are quickly growing to become my favorite content creator even more so than Accursed Farms, and I'm fanatical of that channel.
    Maybe it's because all your skits remind me of my own life in a morbid way lmao.

  • @pogchaz7044
    @pogchaz7044 Před rokem

    Man I used to see this as a kid on loads of ps2 demo content and magazines, being too young to play games like this and MGS2 at the time, it’s such a cool nostalgia blast to see all this imagery again. Awesome vids!

  • @skeletonking4119
    @skeletonking4119 Před 2 lety +1

    I always love how each intro is new and badass

  • @jacob_swaggerz
    @jacob_swaggerz Před 2 lety +2

    I loving that the credits section is becoming a meme all of its own. Some of those names are brilliant - "Now do Castiel. SAMMY!!!"

  • @TheXell
    @TheXell Před 2 lety +5

    Grim's uploads are like the offbrand tubs of ice cream that you forgot about after putting them in the freezer.
    They're not on your mind all of time but when you notice them, you smile and think "nice, I think I'll have some".

    • @Th3Raz96
      @Th3Raz96 Před 2 lety +4

      For me he's like the extra special kind of ice cream that I can only find at one specific store but I don't get out to that store that often. When I do get there, that ice cream makes my fucking day, all the toppings are just the best perfect combo unlike any of the others, but it's over before I know it and it'll be a while before I get it again

    • @we-must-live
      @we-must-live Před 2 lety +4

      @@Th3Raz96 absolutely. for me, he's like that one ice cream that's ALWAYS sold out, no matter how often you go to the store. you could check back day, after day, after day, after day, and never find what you're looking for. but in that single moment when you start to despair and think you'll never get it again? boom, there he is!
      and it's like the first time all over again. again.

    • @Th3Raz96
      @Th3Raz96 Před 2 lety +1

      @@we-must-live I like your metaphor better 👍

  • @HiCZoK
    @HiCZoK Před 2 lety +6

    Love your games reviews/analysis. Cheers !

  • @sirbromir5529
    @sirbromir5529 Před 2 lety +3

    Keep doing what you're doing, love your content.

  • @maynardwayward12
    @maynardwayward12 Před 2 lety +2

    Great review! I remember playing this when it came out. It had cinematic appeal, in spite of the gameplay that we knew was clunky even back then. The driving sequences somehow made it more immersive to me. Like the Shenmue games, it was a mundane task that added some illusion of realism. I don't think it holds up, but for its time, an admirable effort

  • @brya9681
    @brya9681 Před 2 lety +1

    it's a crime how undersubbed this channel is. it's so funny and actually really informative

  • @therandomdickhead5744
    @therandomdickhead5744 Před 2 lety

    Glad to see you upload. Great content as always

  • @JohnQ5
    @JohnQ5 Před 2 lety

    Glad as always to see more of your content.
    Hope the move ends up being a good one!

  • @loneronin6813
    @loneronin6813 Před 2 lety +4

    I know that the character of Solid Snake was based on the character of Snake Plisken, but the main character of Headhunter seems like a character I could imagine a young Kurt Russell playing.

  • @NoirStation
    @NoirStation Před 2 lety +28

    That boss fight with Adam looks very similar to the one in the first Resident Evil. The one where you have to fight Tyrant after Wesker gets impaled. They even look similar in character design.

  • @Ac0ustics0ul
    @Ac0ustics0ul Před 2 lety +1

    I'll never forget, the motorcycle driving in this blew me away back then

  • @Grandmastergav86
    @Grandmastergav86 Před 2 lety +6

    I'll never forget playing Headhunter on it's original platform (DC), loved Jack Wade despite the fact he was a blatant Clint Eastwood rip-off and while the gameplay is dated, the soundtrack is still a thing of beauty. I've heard the main theme repurposed countless times.

  • @IrishMorgenstern
    @IrishMorgenstern Před rokem

    I absolutely love and respect you went back through your footage to see where the poor rat became collateral damage.

  • @custardgannet4836
    @custardgannet4836 Před 2 lety +2

    I remember buying this for the Dreamcast back in the day after reading about it in magazines, I was super hyped for it's release but like you it just didn't click with me and I never went back to it. I'd love to see you review the sequel as I never even knew it had one.

  • @jimjones9631
    @jimjones9631 Před 9 měsíci

    The humor you have is top notch especially with Chad Denton. Keep up the solid reviews and humor

  • @voxkoshka
    @voxkoshka Před 2 lety +1

    You're one of the few people around who makes me laugh consistently. Thank you thank you thank you

  • @pronstorestiffi
    @pronstorestiffi Před 2 lety +1

    Very happy to see the return of J.Chad Denton.

  • @neofromthewarnerbrothersic145

    This channel officially has the best intro in all the tubes.

  • @samuelward1148
    @samuelward1148 Před 2 lety

    Hey bro. I know I haven't commented in a while, things have been crazy. I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for making these videos that I have enjoyed every since the early days, the Diary Days. I still will go through your whole catalogue about once every month or so, because your humor just cracks me up. You've helped me get through a lot of shit with your vids bro. That I appreciate.

  • @smoky-phil7694
    @smoky-phil7694 Před 2 lety +1

    So that call on the burger thing was basically spot on.

  • @TheMaltesefalcon204
    @TheMaltesefalcon204 Před 2 lety

    Really enjoying your format amigo.

  • @swempytimes
    @swempytimes Před 2 lety

    This is the first video of years I've seen and I'm very impressed, making me laugh, well done!

  • @pixelsrnautded9286
    @pixelsrnautded9286 Před 2 lety

    I only remember this game for the Dreamcast. Ur videos are some of the best out there just so you know.

  • @Fedor_Kisliakov
    @Fedor_Kisliakov Před 2 lety +2

    I'm dropping a like even before watching it, my childhood game.
    Edit: would you consider reviewing part 2?

  • @NIGH11
    @NIGH11 Před 2 lety

    Whoa how did i miss this ?! One of the best channels on YT. I said it before but you got at least one fan from Trinidad!

  • @ChristopherSadlowski
    @ChristopherSadlowski Před 6 měsíci

    I'm starting to notice a pattern. Grim reviews the games I remember seeing all the time, picking up and looking at, then putting them back down again and going on my merry, oblivious way. I remember seeing this game on the shelf at the at video rental store down the street from my house all the time. I gotta say, for box art it's clean and simple. You get guy with glasses who is cool, says it all right there on the cover.

  • @finitesound
    @finitesound Před 2 lety +3

    YES HE'S BACK

  • @DeltaAssaultGaming
    @DeltaAssaultGaming Před 2 lety +3

    I get a lot of Demolition-D in your delivery. Keep up the good work.

  • @Ovog95
    @Ovog95 Před 2 lety +1

    I thought your segway into Story said Sorry, because the previously joke was that bad.
    Great video as always, thanks for doing what you're doing.

  • @Neverbomb
    @Neverbomb Před rokem

    You brought back so many good memories me on my Dreamcast ! Thanks!

  •  Před 2 lety

    Thank you for another awesome in depth look at something I had no idea existed!

  • @300IQPrower
    @300IQPrower Před rokem

    4 minutes into this hour long video and I already know i'm subscribing. Nice.

  • @darylward4039
    @darylward4039 Před 2 lety +1

    Glam Metal Detectives!
    They actually released a single, its the Theme song. The B Side was a cover of the Osmonds "Crazy Horses" :)

  • @qew_Nemo
    @qew_Nemo Před 2 lety +1

    I absolutely love your new shtick of subtly and sometimes not so subtly altering the cutscenes.

  • @ethanlove4695
    @ethanlove4695 Před 2 lety +3

    Love ya buddy! I remember seeing this game back in the day and thinking the guy on the cover was Stephen Baldwin. Like it was a game that licensed his image and he voice acted in. I still thought that until this day. Stephen Baldwin.

  • @Quamikaze
    @Quamikaze Před 2 lety +3

    I remember seeing advertisements for this game in OPM and claiming that it looked like the coolest thing ever made.
    I was like 9. ♥️

  • @littleretrostudios
    @littleretrostudios Před 2 lety +2

    Dude I watched all your videos and have been waiting in anticipation for a new one. I played this game myself at launch....old.....keep it up man....