It was very interesting to be able to see a game I have enjoyed for a long time organized from a foreigner's perspective. Also, although it seems like you had quite a bit of trouble compiling the data, I was surprised that most of the information was accurate. In particular, it is truly surprising that the story of the 'Sea Story slots Game', which was a dark time for arcades, and the story of the 'producers who willingly participated in the production despite not receiving fair wages' in a specific version were highlighted. Thank you very much for making a great video!

Contrary to popular belief, it is in fact, not EZ2DJ, it is in fact, rather difficult

His body did not contain a single drop of budget, his HDD was the size of a peppercorn. His windows 95 install, rotten and gangrenous, having a single threaded CPU, black as coal. His code was full of bugs, was completely sued before 35, and was always on the verge of death.

I'm South Korea game player of ez2ac series. Thank you for describe this game. This game has some multi perspective views. Good point is it is still alive in Korea game rooms. But unfortunately, this is minor game, when all machines that can play this game are disappeared in some day, this will be time that ez2ac terminated. I dont know what time will be.... Anyway thanks. Bro

And FOX-B is the lead dev of EZ2ON. God bless him.

Context: 55 in Thai is read as haha and is used as laughing in chat messages, so that's probably why the song was rated 55

Just a tidbit of knowledge: Long notes in beatmania were specifically introduced in beatmania IIDX 17: SIRIUS. So not only did it take them until IIDX to do it, it also took them 17 versions of it (18 if you count substream).

I laughed so hard at his sense of putting "make it make it money" in the background of the lawsuit LOLOL 28:30

You forgot to mention that the "Remember 1st?" mode literally launches 1st mix (as in the program)

Ayoo!! Ez2Dj was not something I expected to see and I was almost a bit reluctant to watch as I worried that the topic wouldn’t get covered properly. But you really did a good job. So definitely kudos for that. It’s also amazing that this video is almost an hour long. I’m absolutely loving this long form rhythm game content. Keep up the great work!!

So happy someone decided to document this series. Ez2dj is actually an amazing series and it’s a shame not many people got to play it outside of Korea. It definitely was limping ever since its initial release, but you can see the passion and love poured in from the developers over the years. Sad to see the game die the way it did, but it still lives on as ez2on.

man i knew that fucked up beatmania clone with the middle buttons had some lore to it but i really couldn't have imagined how insane it was

It's very surprise to see a video from foreign gamer, who dealing with a whole Ez2DJ series. I don't know if you enjoyed these arcade series or not. But thanks for your interest. The 4th trax is still the part of my childhood. Also, hope you enjoy korean rhythm games.

ez2ac final ex 2 (4days in development)

There's something you forgot to mention: The 2021 RZ2ON version (Reboot:R), as its name suggests, it's a reboot of the original EZ2ON, that ran from December 2008 to October 2009.

Thank you very much for this video! Very detailed, maybe a bit rushed about the part when it became EZ2AC, but just... I can't put it to words how interesting it was to watch and listen. Too bad that first EZ2ON and Reboot weren't mentioned at all but I can kinda understand why. I initially thought it's just Konami lawsuit that almost killed the game, and to discover that it was a bumpy road even without it... Oh boy, truly a miracle how EZ2 survived all this time. Gotta say, the EZ2ON Reboot R is awesome. It also had a bumpy release when early access started but right now, it's the game that is on par or even better with DJMAX Respect V, imo.

Games only Timestamps (scroll below for a more detailed list) 1:52 Intro 2:47 EZ2DJ The 1st Tracks 6:53 EZ2DJ The 1st Tracks Special Edition 9:11 (Cancelled) EZ2DJ Dance Edition 10:16 EZ2DJ 2nd Trax 12:41 EZ2DJ 3rd Trax 15:10 EZ2DJ 4(th Trax) 17:28 EZ2DJ Platinum 19:48 EZ2DJ 6th Trax 27:01 EZ2DJ 7th Trax 29:33 EZ2DJ 7th Trax (1.5) 31:09 EZ2DJ 7th Trax (2.0) 31:28 EZ2DJ 7th Trax Version R - Codename: Violet 32:57 EZ2DJ (7th Trax) Bonus Edition 35:33 EZ2DJ (7th Trax) Bonus Edition (Revision A) 37:28 EZ2DJ (7th Trax) Azure Expression 38:40 EZ2DJ (7th Trax) Azure Expression: Integral Composition 40:11 EZ2AC Endless Circulation 41:17 EZ2AC EVOLVE 42:53 EZ2AC Night Traveller 44:56 EZ2AC Time Traveller 46:40 EZ2AC FINAL 48:29 EZ2AC FINAL:EX 50:06 EZ2ON 51:10 Outro Detailed Tracklist 0:00 R U READY 2 GO INSIDA DJ BOX 1:52 Intro: South Korea's Rhythm Games journey 2:47 EZ2DJ The 1st Tracks 6:24 PC Bangs v Arcade Shops 6:54 EZ2DJ The 1st Tracks Special Edition 9:11 (Cancelled) EZ2DJ Dance Edition 10:16 EZ2DJ 2nd Trax 12:10 PC Bangs won 12:41 EZ2DJ 3rd Trax 14:38 AmuseWorld's beginning of demise 15:10 EZ2DJ 4(th Trax) 17:28 Another failed venture 17:46 EZ2DJ Platinum 19:11 Exodus to DJMAX 19:48 EZ2DJ 6th Trax 23:16 Sea Story and SK arcade scene's upheaval 27:01 EZ2DJ 7th Trax 28:37 Knock Knock, it's Konami. 29:33 EZ2DJ 7th Trax (1.5) and gradually shrinking timeframes 30:03 The EZ2Catch 4 Kings of Heaven 31:09 EZ2DJ 7th Trax (2.0) 31:28 EZ2DJ 7th Trax Version R - Codename: Violet 32:57 EZ2DJ (7th Trax) Bonus Edition 35:33 EZ2DJ (7th Trax) Bonus Edition (Revision A) 36:50 From AmuseWorld to SQUARE PIXELS 37:28 EZ2DJ (7th Trax) Azure Expression 38:40 EZ2DJ (7th Trax) Azure Expression: Integral Composition 39:28 EZ2DJ no more 40:11 EZ2AC Endless Circulation 41:17 EZ2AC EVOLVE 42:53 EZ2AC Night Traveller 43:29 EZ2AC 7th Trax Version R - Codename: Violet II 44:08 The wrath of EZ2AC Night Traveller OST 44:56 EZ2AC Time Traveller 45:48 Pressure and dissolution 46:51 EZ2AC FINAL and extortion 48:54 EZ2AC FINAL:EX and an ultimatum 50:06 The death of EZ2AC and the birth of EZ2ON 51:06 EZ2DJ NEVER DIE

Man these games did not care about epileptics

오래전부터 EZ2DJ를 즐겨오던 유저로서 이런 영상은 너무 반갑네요. 좋은 영상 제작해주셔서 감사합니다.😊

I know there's an EZ2AC machine like 2 hours away fron were i live, maybe i should give it a visit

Kudos for mentioning the Sea Story drama. It is 101 for understanding Korean digital entertainment scene.

The Sea Story scandal also caused the then CEO of ANDAMIRO, to get arrested; and according to rumours, it was actually Andamiro who manufactured the EZ2DJ cabs.

Kind of surprised the original EZ2ON was not talked about here. Though, one thing I heard was that Reboot:R had a scary early development... along with the horrible early access launch which I was there. We knew it was early access but it was wild how they delayed the launch for a couple more hours along with the game somewhat being playable. Seeing ez2on as the continuation for the series, I don't mind it, of course a lot of the AC stuff will be missed.

I recently got into EZ2On via impulse buying it in Steam with 0 context about the game. Obviously I knew it was a re-release of something, but I had no idea that the series had such a long and tumultuous history. Great video, now I finally know what all those DLC packs are.

The moment IIDX removed the 5-key assist mod as of Rootage, the EZ2AC series was about to release its final versions, putting an end to 5-key DJ simulation games. I just hope Konami revives beatmania III with new arcade (and possibly home) versions while taking a different approach at releases. IIDX is known for its yearly releases, but if beatmania III gets revived, making a game every two or three years would be more beneficial, allowing its player base to keep growing and give them far more time to play these arcade versions before a new one comes out. This was the problem with yearly releases of IIDX, and I remember a time when my chauffeurs simply refused to take me to Round1 to play more of that one IIDX version before it got replaced weeks after. (That was when Epolis replaced Resident.)

i love that they kept the 4:3 resolution all the way through, even though it was probably caused by the konami lawsuit

Past : EZ2DJ Persent : EZ2ON?

I was writing several additional information, but you covered all of them each on your side notes, and I got nothing to add about. This is the peak foreign EZ2DJ documentary available today and I enjoyed watching every minute of it, even though I'm already a South Korean and accustomed to the series since '03. Hell, I still go to the arcade center near my workplace after working hours and enjoy 14keys from time to time.

As a North American person slowly treading into South Korean content, I can say this was very interesting to watch. I actually discovered BERA before this and had many many questions - but now thanks to this I understand.

Absolutely stellar video. You really did justice to the series. Amazing stuff

This is so huge, I've been curious about this series always as a djmax fan and only heard vague allusions to the complicated history of EZ2DJ but there was never an English resource in one place like this, thank you

God bless Fox-b

One heck of a dedication towards an arcade game. Kudos to Losermanwins who took time and effort to investigate the series, and also Cheers from one of those maniac players from South Korea.

Ez2Dj, my beloved~

Fantastic video as always! I feel like Korean rhythm games sometimes get short shrift compared to their Japanese counterparts (DJMax being the occasional exception), so it's really nice to see this much attention given to such an important series.

What a video! I've been playing IIDX since around Red/happy sky, and have always been curious about the EZ games, but never new where to start or find any info. I might give some of these games a shot now.

Fun video, thanks. I've been enjoying rhythm games from Korea since finding DJMAX Fever on a very short timed UK PSN licenced deal. EZ2ON Reboot R being released internationally on Steam has been brilliant, and it has become a game I play constantly and follow closely. Was nice to have a walk through of each of the editions.

Such a fantastic video! Keep up the great work :)

Amazing video! I was surprised to see my old profile during the DJMAX ONLINE FOOTAGE (I was supercool) so thanks for the memories!

Amazing documentary as always! Waiting for the RockFever one 👀

i did not expect the ez2 monolith of a video this is hype

EZ2 was a series I'd at least heard of back in the 2000s when I was heavily into the BEMANI stuff, but never got the chance to play any of it. so definitely appreciate this retrospective! honestly surprised it lasted that long considering so many of the issues some of the games seemed to have.

thank you i've been obsessed with this game for years

I love your videos man keep up the good work you deserve more

I'm a DJMax fan and play(ed) several rhythm games, yet I've only seen and played EZ2AC once. I always knew it was similar to BeatMania/DJMax, but knowing that part of the EZ2DJ team left to start Pentavision was interesting. Thank you for making this video!

I enjoyed that video clip of the dancemaniax dancer lmao

I didn't know about this game but this video made me appreciate it more and I hope I can at least try it in the near future

wow, you covered this topic reall in-depth! Great job! I would love to see a similar video about jubeat. I used to play Jubeat plus on my mom's phone when I was younger, but I know there used to exist a physical, arcade version aswell, and I think it's a really interesting topic

This brings back so many memories since 1999, myself, I had on occasions played EZ2DJ series from 1st SE up until 7th Trax, (I liked 6th Trax the most btw) the series has strange hype and appeal back then and is imo so much visually different (in style and charts) than Beatmania IIDX

Thank you for this! Always been intrigued by this game ever since learning the strange similarities it had with DJ Max and so annoyed that I could never get to play it. Thankful for EZ2ON

This video is amazing to watch! EZ2DJ doesn't seem as easy as we expected...

bro is preserving video game history for posterity

as a fan of ez2on this was a really fun and informative watch

It was very interesting video and your analysis was great too. I hope to known EZ2 Series to other people in the another country. When I travel overseas, I have never seen EZ2 Series, however I hope that it will be widely known so that many people can see EZ2 Series many other countires in the future. Thank you for making excellent video.

Now do Crackin' DJ, I dare you

This is my 3rd time rewarching this video HELP ITS TOO INFORMATIVE

Just started playing this game love it so far

Woooooooow, what an involved history for EZ2DJ! It was interesting to hear that some familiar artists from DJMax (ND Lee, xxdbxx, and Forte Escape) had done stuff for EZ2DJ, and speaking of DJMax, it was also interesting that some peeps on the EZ2DJ dev team broke off to start that very series! ;u; Also holy heck, the development cycles *were* wild, but I agree that it's cool (or dare I say, kool) that the series lasted as long as it did! Nice retrospective, the cinematic opening was neat and overall this felt like a pretty extensive dive! :D

This game is fun. It's like IIDX but much more approachable, not unlike DJMax. I played it on my China trip almost 20 years ago ^^ (I'm a terrible IIDX player, heheh)

Amazing video! Well done

20년이 넘는 역사를 가진 게임 수록된 음악들이 궁금하다면 스팀에서 ez2on을 구매해보길~!

dropping this video just in time for kamui in respect v? #nooticing

Imagine using Windows 98 and XP and ISA cards in 2020.

hope we see a vid on EZ2Golf one day

The ashtray

i dont have any nostalgia for this game but i do enjoy ez2on reboot, so this was a fun watch. it is so surprising that the game persisted for as long as it did with all the hurdles

I found EZ2DJ machine got a better sound/ bass than Beatmania. Also they are the one who has a long note before beatmania plus having a pedal makes it so much more fun.

Losermanwin's Magnum opus. Mind blown.

I've seen one of the machines when I was in Korea. Pretty bizarre to see a relatively new game still running on a CRT monitor despite all of the new arcade games these days use LCD TVs. Was the hardware update didn't include monitor upgrades?

pretty kool

I think you say According to namuwiki like 50 times

You should check out Rhythm Nation. It’s a Pop’n clone by ICE that’s pretty fun. It’s also the only rhythm game within a 70 mile radius of me so I’ve played it a lot.

Now do, dead rhythm games - O2jam

My memorial game, Easy 2 DJ Box

i remember 1 branch of timezone philippines has this but sadly later removed in 2015-16 all i know

9:43 Just want to say the correction, it's actually "2nd style" not "2ndMIX" of IIDX.🙏

Will you do a video on DJMax Technika?

A history full of "Why won't you die?!", indeed. Thank you for your dedication!

I, for once, visited a defunct arcade branch that has EZ2DJ in it. If only there was someone who preserve it...

So this wa the KoF of rhythm games… an in, it just refused to die.

I know ez2dj got imported by people. I know it’s a lot harder than Japanese arcade cabinets. I would love to play it since it’s a unicorn rhythm game here in the US.

This video should be translated and seen by people all over the world, not just in English. is there a Subtitles offered?

54 minutes holy shit

dead rhythm games - pop'n music

So, this is where Xonic came from...

R U READY 2 GO INSIDA DJ BOX?

The genre distribution of the songs in this work strangely overlaps with Beatmania Complete Mix. The genre distribution of the songs is similar, as well as the difficulty distribution of the genres. Especially Do You Remember? It can be seen that the influence of e-motion is strong for Rave as a genre . Otherwise, there is no reason to present rave as a genre rather than a music genre. Comparing the genres of the songs in Beatmania Complete Mix and the songs in EZ2DJ 1st is as follows. Although it is not related to the recorded songs, the system that allows you to play a specific song on the next song only when you pass a certain score on a specific stage is also influenced by Beatmania. ||genre||Beatmania||EZ2DJ|| ||Hiphop||[[u gotta groove]]||[[Get the beat]]|| ||Dance pop||Believe again(English in Korea)||[[Look out ~Here comes my love~]]|| ||Reggae|[[Jam Jam Reggae]]||[[You love the life you live]]|| ||Break-bts||2 gorgeous 4U||[[Mystic Dream 9903]]|| ||TECHNO||OVERDOSER||[[Minus 1]]|| ||Ballad||[[Do you love me?]]||[[Yes Yes]]|| ||Funky Jazz||Stop Violence!||[[Funny Funky]]|| ||House|[[20,november]]||[[Stay]]|| ||House||wild I/O||[[I've Fallen]]|| ||Rave||[[e-motion]]||[[Do You Remember?|Do You Remember]]|| ||DnB||[[Super Highway]]||[[Quake in Kyoto]]|| ||Bossa/Samba||La Bossanova de Fabienne||[[Confete]]||

Amazing video, now i really want to know what happened to the two previous ez2on attemps, other that their failed due to unrealistic revenue plans… who develop them if amuse world/square pixels were busy with the arcade releases… also, wasn’t s3 china exclusive?

EZ2ON도 다뤄주세요!!! 그리고 DJMAX도!!!!

You're joking

what is space mix?

Maybe talk about Pop'n Music next?

CAN YOU REMEMBER EZ2DJ?

Sooo EZ2DJ is basically korean beatmania III?

I just wish that EZ2ON would Include the higher keymodes. I want to play something other than just DP BMS/IIDX DP. The andromeda mode looks really fun, but there's not a US cab available to even try it. Here's what I learned... Fuck Konami!

umimonogatari jumpscare

Also try EZ2ON

what's the song at 28:30?

Hi EZ fans

Pls review phigros again