Scruffy Plays Pikmin 4 - Episode 11
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Pikmin 4 is here! And I'm recording my playthrough so I can chronicle my thoughts and reactions as they happen!
This time, we're venturing into the game's 3rd area, probably my favorite one yet! And I'm pretty sure the cave I enter in the latter half of this episode features the boss everyone has been hoping for me to encounter...
Music used at the dedication at the end is an excerpt from "Lament" composed by Malcolm Williamson, performed by the Northern Sinfonia.
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How fitting that Scruffy's first knockout happened because... _he panicked at the disco_ .
@JakoBpyroTech
10 ай бұрын
Dang, that's a clever joke 😆
@melvint-p9500
10 ай бұрын
❕
@Seafor-v4l
10 ай бұрын
You could say he... Got threatened with a good time
@psoridian
10 ай бұрын
Underrated comment
I like the part where the Groovy Long Legs said "It's Groovin' time!" and Grooved all over Scruffy's Pikmin.
@P.H691
10 ай бұрын
49 couldn't withstand the first grove then the Groovy Long Legs have proceeded to groove until there's one lone survivor.
@robert2german
10 ай бұрын
Kudos to Scruffy for sticking with things instead of rewinding.
@the_reptilian_researcher_360
10 ай бұрын
1:05:26 It was the bosses first step at the beginning that really caught Scruffy off guard.
@Seafor-v4l
10 ай бұрын
@@the_reptilian_researcher_360 Groovy put his foot down
@the_reptilian_researcher_360
10 ай бұрын
@@Seafor-v4l Literally 😂
How lucky is it that only the bit in Arcadia wasn't recorded? Could you imagine if THIS was the episode that wasn't recorded? The first reaction to the scenery of Serene Shores, the reaction to the tide at noon, the Below-Grade Discotheque?? What a relief!
@dresseuse_de_johto
10 ай бұрын
While the child of the earth is the worst enemy of everyone that tried to 100% the demo, the buried treasure of Blossoming Arcadia is a hero that saved this episode.
you just know that one poor pink pikmin probably has survivor's guilt watching 70 of it's buddies get squashed then having to leave behind it's 9 brand new allies after they helped it avenge the army
@Leekodot15
10 ай бұрын
The only one left to tell the tale, I'm sure it'll sound real crazy when talling about the glow pikmin though, that's a sight I don't think ANY pikmin get to see!
@Seafor-v4l
10 ай бұрын
Not to mention watching his leader narrowly escape death
@Hellon-ur2oo
6 ай бұрын
Pink pikmin 💀
It's moments like the fight with the Groovy Long Legs that really make me with you could name or specially mark individual pikmin to follow their journey with you. That pink pikmin really has a history to him now.
@KubickQ
10 ай бұрын
Yeah make all the kids feel real grief when their favorite pikmin dies
@JallenMeodia
10 ай бұрын
The Pikmin-inspired game series, Overlord, had a really cool mechanic. Defeating certain enemies, such as bosses, would cause weapons and armour to fall off. Your goblin-like minions would collect the armour and weapons and become slightly stronger as a result. So it was a fun way to distinguish between the minions that did the heavy-duty fighting and sad when they got killed. Not that I think Pikmin should have an armour and weapon mechanic, but maybe something could be used to single out "special" Pikmin.
@Mat-8071
10 ай бұрын
Took me a while to realize you meant "wish" instead of "with" lol
@arekrekas213
10 ай бұрын
@@KubickQ yeah exactly! gotta give the children something to cry about
@RF-Ataraxia
10 ай бұрын
@@KubickQ Classic Fire Emblem moment
All of Groovy's beats are diegetic too. If you freeze or stun him it all goes silent.
fun fact about the candle treasure, the flame actually has flame physics, if you toss pikmin at the wick they will catch fire
i really want to know scruffy's train of thought after witnessing groovy long legs instantly kill nearly 50 of his pikmin, then immediately start grooving
I never really considered how much harder Below-Grade Discotheque would be without a fully upgraded headlamp... those Pikmin at 1:05:27 didn't even see it coming 😔
@the_reptilian_researcher_360
10 ай бұрын
Groovy Long Legs took ONE step, and it was already over.
i respect scruffy so much for NOT rewinding time. with 1 pikmin left, i think 99% of players would have restarted.
@makesomething4093
10 ай бұрын
I reset at any death hahaha
@TrueLadyEvilChan
10 ай бұрын
I agree. It's making this playthrough so much better too. I have respect for people who want to play deathless, but I find it more entertaining when there are legitimate stakes.
@Nedrac
10 ай бұрын
Well i would not rewind if i lose pikmin but im too lazy to just : go out of the cave -> get pikmin -> go back in the cave again
@makesomething4093
10 ай бұрын
@@Nedrac If your logic is laziness… rewinding is WAY less work
@pbw_
10 ай бұрын
He’s saying he would leave and go get more pikmin but he’s lazy so he just rewinds.
i watch these religiously every time i check and a new episode is released i kick my feet and giggle like a schoolgirl
@lil-guys-blep
10 ай бұрын
you get it! 👍
@-Gug-
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Osaka
@imaksta
10 ай бұрын
@@-Gug- omaiga
@joelbritton9938
10 ай бұрын
so real
An interesting fact I heard about the Groovy Long Legs fight; While Pikmin are dancing during the blue and yellow beats, they'll bounce under the GLL's main body, and be mostly fine. During the RED beat, they'll all hop under it's legs instead. VERY lucky red Pikmin at the start there.
that custom screen you made when you got crushed by the groovy long legs was fantastic
@Seffek
10 ай бұрын
The melody in that screen even includes Groovy's yellow phase!
@serpentmaster1323
10 ай бұрын
I absolutely burst out laughing omg scruffy is the best!
if you have the time Scruffy, i suggest refighting Groovy in the Piklopedia. try to stick directly underneath him and constantly throw pikmin, and latch some on during his slam attack to get a new section of music you missed here. i think you’ll like it.
@dilophoraptordouble
10 ай бұрын
The new section of music will occur when you attack the fleshy feet. Which is probably the easier way using Oatchi
@somerandomguy-3102
10 ай бұрын
@@dilophoraptordouble groovy tripping is actually based on how consistently you deal damage, not on if you attack the legs (it just deals consistent "damage")
@robert2german
10 ай бұрын
The best strategy for tripping the Groovy is to order Oatchi to attack - he will automatically go for the feet.
@the_reptilian_researcher_360
10 ай бұрын
Oatchi is the most consistent way to make Groovy Long Legs trip, while Pikmin are the faster option. Both are good choices in their own way.
@somerandomguy-3102
10 ай бұрын
@@the_reptilian_researcher_360for me it's easy to get him to trip during the yellow phase, just whistle as soon as he lowers his ball
I really love how Scruffy is able to do a unique voice for every character we've encountered! The voices he does have become what I think of whenever I see the characters in other places.
@the_reptilian_researcher_360
10 ай бұрын
Same, I'm amazed that Scruffy remembers each voice he creates even after so many characters were introduced.
Oh yeah, this boss is unexpectedly deadly for an Arachnorb. Kudos to you for killing it after the catastrophe in the dance floor!
@the_reptilian_researcher_360
10 ай бұрын
Groovy Long Leg is Dangerous with a Capital "D" for Disco.
@supremekirb
10 ай бұрын
"catastrophe in the dance floor" - how about calling it a panic at the disco?
This should be the new "I JUST HAD TO OPEN MY MOUTH" of pikmim community
48:08 i don’t think i’ve ever wanted to be an explorer in the pikmin world so badly. you don’t understand how much i want to be a tiny little guy and ride this thing
Pink Pikmin gonna have some serious survivors guilt or something like that
The dedication to beat Groovy with only 10 pikmin, AND without the headlight... Just wow
Going into a dark cave without the headlamp, losing almost ALL your Pikmin but deciding to go on is true dedication
"Say the line, Groovy Long Legs!" *Kills all but 1 pikmin* "Haha, I love the big fella!"
Now I can’t wait for the other… special… cave in this area, because I know you’ll hear IT very quickly as a Pikmin veteran
@agent_8167
10 ай бұрын
hnnnghhh yesssss
@Subreon
10 ай бұрын
Too bad the fucking entrance log spoils the surprise
@agent_8167
10 ай бұрын
@@Subreon IKR ITS KINDA RUDE!!
@user-co9lm3pz2v
3 ай бұрын
IM so excited to watch his reaction to that one
The Discotheque boss is one of my favorites in this game, and really shows how important the Headlamp was for that dungeon! (Also when I saw how many died to it, my first thought was "what is the endscreen gonna look like???")
Gosh didn't realize how much more intimidating the Groovy Long Legs is without the headlamp.
Scruffy had balls to continue with the massive L he took during the fight
I'm pretty sure you can still enter caves once it reaches the "red" part of the day timer- its only when the 10 second countdown starts that you become unable to enter caves.
@TheRealBatabii
10 ай бұрын
This is true.
Can we just pause and appreciate how scruffy says oatchi? That's soo sweet
@agent_8167
10 ай бұрын
that and the way he says "copy that" is just adorable for some reason lol
I made this mistake when I was playing, so I highly recommend you talk to rescued characters more than the two times it takes to get their quests! A lot of them have some really interesting or thoughtful dialog that builds on their relationships.
I feel like not having the headlamp made it way harder but it was worth seeing the triumphant comeback
i was so excited to see him fight the silly guy, how could i possibly have predicted this 😔
@the_reptilian_researcher_360
10 ай бұрын
I see this as an absolute win. Scruffy made the Groovy Long Legs fight more entertaining and unique to his style.
That party bug goes hard. Pikmin genocide has never sounded so good, tragically.
Fun fact for Scruffy about that first winged candypop bud. Slight spoiler about an obscure mechanic below If there are pikmin sprouts on a ledge above you, you can rush with Oatchi into the wall to force the pikmin up out of the ground.
That Groovy Long Legs fight was so BRUTAL! Good perseverance though, I (and many others, I'm sure) probably would've loaded a checkpoint, major respect for toughing it out.
That "Can't-dle" joke is so dumb i love it
I think this episode contains my favourite Pikmin 4 moment so far, from anyone's playthrough. When Scruffy went down and we got that brilliant little passage. Iconic.
@the_reptilian_researcher_360
10 ай бұрын
Seems like a rite of passage at this point for every Pikmin 4 player to get overwhelmed by Groovy Long Legs for the first time, but Scruffy's interaction with this boss takes the cake.
I kinda wish you got to hear this but, during the big disco fight, if you attack its legs while in the yellow phrase, it'll rear back and do a big stomp to try and catch you, stunning itself and playing the "opportunity to attack" theme from pikmin 3(I think it's the pikmin 3 one)
That boss comeback was INSANE, had me head bumping on the edge of my seat the entire time
It’s fun to hear all of the tiny instrumental additions the enemies provide, especially since I couldn’t ever notice the subtle changes on my tv
“This cave is super dark, you should use your headlamp!” Scruffy: “No thanks, I’m good.”
@IsabruhMoment
10 ай бұрын
I get that he likes the ambiance of the dark caves, but it makes it kinda hard for the viewers to see :(
@JakoBpyroTech
10 ай бұрын
It also made it hard to see Groovy's legs, which lead to the tragedy
@piercekillpack6331
10 ай бұрын
Didn’t scruffy buy the headset? Why didn’t he use it?
@SamTRC
10 ай бұрын
@@piercekillpack6331 in one of the earlier episodes, he said that the headlamp made the previous cave to easy, and that he wanted more of a challenge
@overrated2975
10 ай бұрын
@@SamTRCforeshadowing if there ever was any
literally the greatest episode of gaming in history ever
@the_reptilian_researcher_360
10 ай бұрын
Same
Well at the very least you'll remember your first encounter with the Groovy Long Legs. Glad you enjoyed it.
In case someone want to see groovy fella's cave: 33:33
@the_reptilian_researcher_360
10 ай бұрын
Thank you. I can tell this will be the highlight of this video and Scruffy's playthrough as a whole.
Oh my god, I won’t spoil it for those like myself who read the comments, but the extra effort you put into one of the caves was really quite cool
@feel65
10 ай бұрын
AND THE VOICE FOR BERNARD TOO I LOVE THIS
@oofedultra
10 ай бұрын
@@feel65i just heard his voice and wow, his voice for bernard is PERFECT
rip the 49 pikmin that instantly died the second groovy took it's first step
I was so excited to see you fight the Groovy Long Legs and boy did the fight not disappoint, it’s one of my favorite boss fights in this game
Your voice acting it's just PERFECT ! It's a real PlEASURE to follow this adventure
Fun fact, the Survey Drone can be used as a remote weapon if you unpause time while still using it and being in Co-op mode thanks to the Pebble Pitcher.
Groovy boy gonna make this day way better
@Luigi_bros4321
10 ай бұрын
Wait what, I still haven’t watched the video fully
@WohaoG
10 ай бұрын
Scruffy is full of groove@@Luigi_bros4321
@kazmahtazz
10 ай бұрын
@@Luigi_bros4321why are you reading comments before the idea he fights the disco ball spider and loses like 55 pikmin to it XD
@somerandomguy-3102
10 ай бұрын
@@kazmahtazzand also dies
@Luigi_bros4321
10 ай бұрын
@@kazmahtazz i already watched the video now
57:37 I love this reaction so much, I have no idea why
@blueca
10 ай бұрын
the most unenthusiastic "yippee" ive ever heard
What an episode. Begging on my hands and knees for a full version of that wistful Groovy Long Legs theme you made for the edit. It sounds sooo good!
There's a lot more to Groovy Long Legs than the utter clobbering it administered! It's hard, but it's possible to actually out-dance this creature (if "creature" describes the Arachnorbs at all...) and cause it to trip. I'd highly suggest getting some payback in the Piklopedia - the way it shifts the music in response to your advantages over it are amazing. And kudos to that one little angel of a Flying Pikmin. That little one deserves a ribbon or something... ... I almost am sort of looking forward to future mishaps. That little punctual "bong!" upon being flattened was hilarious, along with that little speech. And your willingness to accept your mistakes and press on is really commendable, too.
Man I was expecting a fight, not a slaughter! That first stomp was really unlucky lmao.
I’m so glad this video came out today, I have an audition in 3 and a half hours and this is a great way to destress before I get a last bit of practice and warm up in Edit: I got the callback! Will update if there’s a video on friday
@octavius3800
10 ай бұрын
Good luck on your audition bro!
@sleepingguard01
10 ай бұрын
Break a leg!
1:05:19 The moment we've all been waiting for since Scruffy started Pikmin 4.
@somerandomguy-3102
10 ай бұрын
let's be honest, that's not the only thing we've been waiting for
@the_reptilian_researcher_360
10 ай бұрын
@@somerandomguy-3102 I know! 😆 I'm still excited to see Scruffy's reaction to every inch of this game, but seeing a well-known Pikmin music enthusiast getting to experience a Pikmin boss fight centered around music really was a highlight of this playthrough.
A moment of silence to all the Pikmin lost in this episode. We salute all 78 of you! o7
GROOVY IS IN THE THUMBNAIL ITS TIME
Scruffy definitely needed a smooth win on the night mission after how terrible the boss went.
It’s a shame you had such bad luck at the beginning of the GLL fight, because you didn’t get to experience the really fun theme for when it trips
I’ve been so excited to see your thoughts on this boss
"I'm not about to let you get another bonus find." *Only takes the less valuable of the two bonus finds Olimar has, despite the more valuable one being rignt next to it.*
@jv______
10 ай бұрын
I don’t think he noticed the peckish aristocrab was a bonus find
@RealmsCrossMyths
10 ай бұрын
@@jv______ I mean… • It's shown with *×3* in the middle of the screen • Has the bonus find indicator above it But I suppose its possible he wasn't paying any attention to those things. It happens to us sometimes, but only when we're starting to get tired and should really turn the game off to sleep.
@infinate0415
5 ай бұрын
I just don't think he realized what the crown meant, and wasn't looking at the line between the screens. He had a lot to pay attention to. That being said, I also thought it was silly and was looking for a comment such as this.
Fun fact about that candle: if a pikmin somehow touches the flame, it WILL catch them on fire.
this area is BEAUTIFUL!! I love the attention that Scruffy brings to each tiny detail!
Been waiting for this. Honestly I was expecting the boss to look cooler in the dark but it didn't look as cool without the headlamp. Still very enjoyable music. Edit: The third phase does look cooler in the dark!
@steelplasma256
10 ай бұрын
The main reason you lost so many pikmin is because you removed your headlamp. You couldn't see the feet until it stepped on you. Was it cool, yes, but probably not worth 99% of your active pikmin.
20:03 he switches indecisively almost to the beat of the music here. very unintentional but funny
I really love how you decided not to rewind and regain all your pikmin. It made for a really interesting and entertaining situation.
something similar happened to me in the kingdom of beasts... i lost almost everything because i was mindlessly rushinf the bosses that shook me so hard that i was just traumatized for the rest of my playthrough. i used everything i could to not let massive pikmin deaths like this
I couldn't wait to see Scruffy's encounter with Groovy Long Legs, and seeing it in the thumbnail was even more exciting. Below-Grade Discotheque is probably my favorite Cave, between Groovy being an awesome boss design, the Sandy Keep being a cool location, and with it being the only source of Winged Pikmin for most of the game. I could never have guessed how that encounter would go, though. 49 Pikmin in one stomp, and nearly all the rest in another? The only time I lost even close to that many Pikmin was fighting Emperess Bulblax (and one other spoiler enemy that wasn't the Final Boss). I didn't loose a single Pikmin to Groovy, though my strategy was to play it safe, disbanding non Reds and using the Spicy Spray while staying on Oatchi. Oh, and I had the headlamp on so I could see the legs to dodge them.
Wooooow, that is one super unique boss! Games like No Straight Roads and Hi-Fi Rush have arisen a fascination with boss fights that tie into their music, and seeing that in action here is both awesome and terrifying. And considering the prop it's using, it's a pretty clever way to bring back an old boss while remixing it (heh) into something new.
Serene shores is my favorite area in the game, it’s simply beautiful and it has great caves.
@somerandomguy-3102
10 ай бұрын
(spoiler below) can't wait to see his reaction to bubble man's return
@CybeastID
10 ай бұрын
@@somerandomguy-3102Dude. Same.
@doneylopsy6296
10 ай бұрын
@@somerandomguy-3102yeah, too bad it's kinda spoilt by the log
Scruffy btw, in the treasure catalog, some treasures have special interactive features, like the game boy so when you find something interesting give it a look to see if there are any special quarks with it in the catalog.
Groovy is absolutely my fave new boss in the game, if not my fave in the series (though it's a tough match, I got a lot of nostalgia for enemies like the Water Wraith and Quaggled Mireclops...guess I really like bosses that crush your squad). Taking the idea of the Raging Long Legs' speed ups and giving it a musical twist is GENIUS, especially for a game that already has such unique and in-depth sound design. Also, I love the subtly comedic touches, like the Pikmin being too lost in dance to listen to the player and the air horn death scream, I haven't laughed this hard at a boss since the final phase of the Water Wraith.
@CybeastID
10 ай бұрын
......hehehe
@Rolli_Zolli
10 ай бұрын
@@CybeastID Yonny moment
1:09:10 I really love the inclusion of the Hanna Barbera-esque metallic bonk when the Groovy Long Legs stepped on you. Really adds that cartoonish clarity that you talked about in the Pikmin 3 SFX trivia video.
The perfect Bernard voice! Exactly as I imagined him sounding! :D
The groovy long legs is definitely my favorite boss, the music is awsome and the stomping of the feet acting as the bass for the music is awsome. (Im not actually sure of the bass thing is accurate but its a nice thought)
That oachi meme is so great. Watch those dandori points now!
Really good episode! And talk about snatching victory from the jaws (or terrible stomping legs) of defeat… A soundscape note I noticed, the sounds seem to only come out during the mid-day, which I thought was a nice touch. Also, I think it’d be neat to at least see the information on any new bosses or mid-bosses you meet for the first time during an episode (though I get that you don’t want to spend a bunch of time on the Piklopedia every single episode). Either way, looking forward to the rest of this playthrough!
Honestly Serene Shores is my favorite of the areas in Pikmin 4. The environment is so pleasant and calm to be in, it’s got some of my favorite enemies like the new Crusted Rumpup, Groovy Longlegs, *he who must not be named*, and the whole idea of the water level changing at noon adds so much and is a wonderful idea I hope they do more of in future games or possible dlc. Also can't forget that this is where we unlock Wing Pikmin in 4 who are my absolute favorite Pikmin type both asthetically and functionality.
Scruffy keeps forgetting to use spicy spray during boss fights!
Even I felt bad watching all those pikmin get stomped on. Amazing content as always mate! Oh, and I know a few comments will and probably have already mentioned this, but there is a special little musical section about the Groovy Long Legs fight that you weren’t able to experience due to having all those pikmin get squashed. I don’t know exactly how to do it, and I don’t want to spoil it, but try refighting it in the piklopedia with a lot of pikmin.
I can’t stress enough how much your voice over the text enhance this play through
This has been my favorite episode so far. I have been waiting for so long for you to make it to this boss because of the whole concept of a boss based on EDM. With you being an channel based on analyzing music and this being a franchise you love, will you make a videos on the entire soundtrack of the game or go more specific topics like how you did like with now or never and focus on a specific song. And on a final note, Rest in Peace to all the Pikmin who were lost to this groovy menace
He will realize that being on Oatchi is safer and more tactical during boss fights eventually... hopefully...
the enthusiastic performances you do to take this game and your losses with it seriously make this the best pikmin playthrough ever imo
Very impressive to not reset after the Groovy Long Legs fight! Honestly my favorite boss fight so far with the unexpected yet funny theming and great song
THE SLOW EMOTIONAL GROOVY LONG LEGS THEME AND THE POEM WAS SO COOL
I love how . much life and kind of drama scruffy brings into this episode
Cool to see that Scruffy doesn’t like to reset even after a mass pikmin death. Us non-resetting Pikmin players are few in numbers.
SO much respect for refusing to rewind even in the face of a huge party loss. pulling out the glow pikmin and charging forward with just 10 on such a difficult boss is commendable- i reset on this thing more than once
1 wing Wendy, the pikmin, the myth, the legend
i see groovy in the thumbnail and i KNOW this episode's gonna be good
Man, it must've been painful losing all of those Pikmin. I respect you for not rewinding time. I know for a fact I would've. And I can't for you to keep going. But yes, the boss's music is amazing ^^
I love more than anything that Pikmin includes bosses like Groovy Long Legs. The ability Pikmin games have to create memorable experiences in the player, be they good or bad, is remarkable.
Another hour long video. This is awesome, and im also glad you're having fun scruffy :)
I was so excited to see Scruffy reach Groovy Long Legs! I knew he would love the mechanics since it's all music based. I think it's really admirable how Scruffy can turn frustration or irritation with a situation into something more like calm intrigue. All those pikmin lost! and Scruffy still manages to be calm and collected in the situation.
if you are not sepperated from oatchi, especially in combat, there is rarely a reason not to be riding him! there were losses against the base miniboss due to them just beinga crowd rather then condensed
I have a theory! (Spoilers for end of episode, but I know nothing more than what scruffy has played.) It’s the oxygen! They say throughout the series that oxygen is poisonous, I bet it’s what makes things into leaflings! Olimar says in the log that his life support is failing, and he’s doing a final push. What if the push failed? His life support gave out, and he breathed oxygen which turned him into a leafling! It would also explain oatchi’s tail. Oatchi is breathing oxygen the whole game! Perhaps what olimar does to the castaways when he gives them to the onion is remove their helmets and put them on pure oxygen. That’s just a guess I came up with for the moment though, no clue how accurate it is.
no need to feel bad about forgetting to record, everyone makes mistakes! ❤
Serene Shores is my favorite area in the game, no questions. It has the best caves, the best ambiance, I love the tide mechanic, and blue pikmin (my favorite type) are absolutely necessary. I hope you had a good time with it, too.
Omg YESSS I was so waiting for this!!! Time to get groovy.