MASSIVE W FOR THE CRAB FANS ❤🦀 Thank you Iron Pineapple!!! 😤

Hey, dev of INTO EVIL here! Thank you so much for playing! I've actually released some very hefty updates to the demo since the version you played! Also, there's a free demo available - so if anyone watching thinks it looks like fun you can go give it a shot!

Composer and sound designer for Perennial Order here. The fact you enjoyed our game, and my music and sound design, is insanely awesome. Thanks for playing!!

that crab boss with the chopsticks was insanely cool, the fact that the chopsticks dont break right is perfect

Pressing A to “Acknowledge Knowledge” is so stupidly witty, now I want that game

Omg, hello I'm the Prison of Husks dev, thank you so much for playing! I've been watching your videos for sometime! I had a big smile on my face seeing you progress through the prison and discovering its secrets. I'm still developing this project so if anyone is keen I'll continue to make more devlogs on all my pages! :D

time for crab

Oh my god, the boss names in Another Crab's Treasure are such a treat. Lycanthrope -> Lichenthrope, Imitation Crab -> Intimidation Crab. Just a small part of what looks like beautiful sense of world building and immersion. Fantastic take

So fun fact about that boss Heikea from One Crab's Treasure; the Heike crabs are an actual phenomenon where locals believed they were possessed by the souls of the Heike clan and fisherman would throw back crabs whose shells look like Samurai masks leading to a crazy case of artificial selection where a lot of Heike crabs now look uncannily like Samurai masks it's cool as hell. It's also where the Genji 2 game demo Giant Enemy crab meme came from in a roundabout way.

The chopsticks breaking unevenly had me CACKLING

Our team is ecstatic you featured Perennial Order in one of these videos! We've watched this series for a long time and always talked about how awesome it'd be to be included one day, we really appreciate it!

For the Crab game, there's actually a funny idle animation where the crab is playing with his heals and drops one and you actually lose it, it's a funny neat mechanic lol

As a designer, I massively appreciate this series because it teaches me about a genre I don't normally engage with and gives me insight on What To Do and What Not To Do in ways that I don't normally consider. Thank you for your efforts.

holy shit, im the animator for Perennial Order been watching your videos for ages lol, didn't expect you to check out game so early! thank you so much! i hope you enjoyed and that you check out the full release too.

My only complaint for Thymesia was that the first boss was definitely the hardest, game felt like a breeze after finally defeating him

I played Witchfire right through and it's a phenomenal achievement for a small indie team. I highly recommend supporting them by giving the game a try. If you like a challenge, even in its current state, it's a lot of fun, and the final version looks in my opinion like it'll be a must-play.

Fun fact: Witchfire's combat design was originally just a series of sectioned-off arenas like a traditional rogue-like, but the lead designer felt that it would waste the intricate environments the team had designed, so they completely overhauled the game design to accommodate for open environments. It's one of the reasons the game has been in development for so long.

Here I am, happy to watch one of my favorite KZfaqrs, when BAM! A game I'm working on (Witchfire) is getting featured! Such an unreal experience.

Prison of Husks might actually be the most soulslike soulslike you’ve ever played. The environments, the level design, the combat, the mechanics, the item descriptions and flavor text…legit the most soulslike game I’ve ever seen.

I think that one game was a textbook example of: "Just because you work really hard on something, doesn't mean it's going to be good."

Designer and engineer from Cervus Blade here. I've been following this series, and it's really hype to see our game getting featured! Thanks for playing our game!

I was not expecting you to play our game Perennial Order! (I'm the artist) It means so much to us that you checked out our game, we really appreciate it!

Witchfire looks amazing and I feel like that game needs more recognition pronto.

I feel like when I watch Iron Pineapple videos, I'm always conscientious about how much more time of the video is left. It's like I'm a peasant savoring his scraps, excitedly waiting for more amazing content from this dude! Keep on making these awesome videos my man, been a big fan for years!

I just appreciate how this channel has gone from dark souls memes to being such a big positive influence in the souls and indie dev scene. I love seeing all these cool games and devs actually taking you seriously with the feedback provided.

That Koler game was a bit heartbreaking. You can tell the dev put a lot of time into it, but it was clearly made in a vacuum chamber. So many things just weren't done, or weren't balanced. It seems like he drank his own Kool-Aid and added anything he could think of without thinking about what makes games fun or engaging. Props to the dev for getting a game developed and out there.

Perennial order's art direction is FANTASTIC, i haven't been interested in a souls like this much in a long time.

As a massive fan of Destiny, Witchfire was like looking at a near carbon-copy with the recoil animation, reticle style, reload animation, and even the swingy melee. The Destiny inspiration was spot on lol

I saw those chopsticks and immediately said "there had better be a phase change into dual wielding." These devs know what they're doing. This one's going on my wishlist.

As soon as I saw that crab pull out the chopsticks, I knew there'd be a second phase where the chopsticks got split in half to dual wield. That is absolutely peak design. That's probably one of the only games I've ever seen you play that I absolutely HAVE to play.

Dude you're a fantastic reviewer. I love this series so much and I think you should expand it outside of games that roughly fit the soulslike genre. I would absolutely love to watch you critique other games out there even if you cover more mainstream things I just like hearing your thoughts. Great work as always metal fruit!

We need to get more recognition for games like Another Crab: sheer brilliance

Koler dev is here😺, found this awesome channel from a suddenly burst in the Koler discord server. It's really happy to see Koler getting featured. I Really appreciate you playing Koler and giving so many good points❤ that I will definitely consider during the parallel overhauling (I plan to create a 'new' project and try to keep overhauling and updating to the old Koler at the same time, and when the time comes, the old one will be replaced. But I don't really have that much time recently since I just got a job in the industry a few days ago, and I need time to find the balance). And there are many updates since the version you played (yes they are in the review update), fixes to stupid AI, weird mountain, random crashes and so many bugs you had generously cut from the video. And also, there are many newly added contents, mini dungeon bosses, challenging rooms, more challenging bosses, friendly beginner guide etc. So if someone is interested in, welcome to wishlist or just have a try (there will be a 50% discount soon during the autumn sale) and I'm looking forward to heard from you!

Little info for Witchfire: Apparently devs have "Big update" which among other things includes 2 new zones. They'd planned to release it in December, but realised that it would drown among other things fighting for your money/attention during Christmas time, so they've decided to postpone it to the very early next year.

Witchfire really caught my interest, hopefully they release on steam because I'd love to get it based on what you've shown! Love these videos (practically feature-length films) and reviews, and my steam wishlist is growing with each video! Keep up the good work and the game-grind! Parennial Order looks amazing. The artstyle, the music, sound-design, grotesque and really great.

I'm astounded at how good Another Crab's Treasure looks. Such a great concept and style, with great gameplay too. Bravo! Props to Mr Pineapple for bringing this to our attention.

Best part of IronPinapple's videos is that you will definitely find devs in the comment section and the whole interaction is just wholesome

I just love how the crab uses chopsticks as a weapon, but they don't break evenly - one breaks in half and the other has this massive chunk on. That's so real.

ok when the crab pulled out a comically large gun i fucking died laughing bro this game is a gem

That first one looks so well made, wtf. Insanely clean, I want it already.

The souls like genre is just pumping out games so Iron Pineapple can continue this great series

As an indie dev I really appreciate how you seek out and highlight smaller indie games and you always find some really cool stuff.

I think that koler game is inspired off risk of rain because it does look similar with the zones, enemies spawning randomly and end boss. Ror is a great game btw.

Now that Another Crab’s Treasure is actually out, I can confirm everyone’s suspicions: It’s a masterpiece. If you’re on this channel, you owe it to yourself to check it out. I’ve been playing all weekend, and I think it’s now my fave non-FromSoft soulslike! Incredible stuff, Aggro Crab. Please make a sequel.

We need more games like Another Crab's Treasure because a lot of games don't have that unique inspired direction anymore. Everything feels like samey asset flips that takes little risks.

When I started watching Iron Pineapple 5+ years ago I never imagine I would one day think: this is the most wholesome Souls content around. You are truly grossly incandescent.

I'd assume for the crab game the reason some don't telegraph well is to make it less dodge focused so you actually use your shells and the other ones available, making you cycle through more of them because you'd lose them when using their respective specials and from blocking fast normal attacks

It's crazy how well these games can compete with most triple A games

dude how in the world is Another Crab's Treasure's UI so damn good? it has such a good aesthetic going on. Good job to whoever developed it.

God I hope Witchfire succeeds. It's such a neat concept and looks great. I would play it forever if the gameplay loop and progression system feel good.

weapons, shells, boss attacks, the name of the currency... everything is so creative and on point. it's clever, smart, critical. this one can be referenced to in a lot of studies outside of gaming/game design.

Prison of Husks looks and feels like an Alone in the Dark game. And by that I mean the 1992 fixed-camera one. It's not just the low-poly geometric models, but also the animations. They feel a lot like games of that era.

What I like most about this series is the feeling of someone just showing me weird little games they discovered, and experiencing them through that lense. Always a fun time

i think one of the things i appreciate most about this series is how consistently student projects show up, and while they get fairly critiqued, the overall tone is often really encouraging and always points out cool parts of them. just feels nice!

I wasnt feeling the area of Another Crabs Treasure at first, but once i realized it was also a platformer, I immediately got hooked again (haha!) this game is about Crabs and Fish and it runs with that charm by fleshing out many aquatic mechanics and i love it, super excited to see what they do with the full release

loved the way the crab game played into its themes with specific design choices throughout. seems like a unique experience def a buy for me

I don’t know how much motivation you have to continue this series, but if it means anything, please continue it I absolutely adore this and I watch almost every single one of these you put out I’m laughing and cringing right along with you

That crab game is actually so insanely clever in so many places

That was fucking awesome from start to finish. Literally all of these looked amazing.

I hope the crab devs know they're brilliant and should be cherished. That is some wholesome ass souslikery. Oh, shell gun you say? 11/10

When Heikea pulled out the chopsticks and just used them as a single weapon I was like "OK, calling it, there's gonna be a phase two where he does break them apart and dual-wields" and the game did not disappoint.

I’ve never thought about how amazing a Soulslike made by Team Ico could be until I saw Prison of Husks. Holy shit, what an eerily beautiful aesthetic.

so awesome that you're still doing this, literally always watch them as soon as i possibly can. really looking forward to your next video.

Aggro Crab is massively underrated. Glad they've been getting more attention lately.

Prison of husks almost perfectly blends that PS1 Silent Hill survival horror aesthetic with a spice of Kingsfield/Dark souls in a way that so fits that strange nostalgic feeling that both titles are well known for. That's insanely impressive and I would love for a legitimate full-length dedicated project in that style.

I don't understand how there's just continuously a truck load of games for these videos, but I'm here for it. Lots of great ones here. A lot of early access and student project type stuff this video, but loads of potential. Perennial Order and Into Evil look great. I'm not usually interested in boss rush games, but Perennial Order might be an exception. Another Crab's Treasure was just starting with a guaranteed banger. Looks fantastic.

This was a great episode! The crab game and the last one were really impressive!

Not surprised *Another Crab's Treasure* looks like it'll be good, it's the same dev as *Going Under.* Which was generally received as a well developed game. So they clearly know what they're doing and not just making a cash grab. Also giving a tiny adorable crab a realistic sized glock maybe one of the funniest things I've seen in a game. 10/10, GOTY

Man, that co-op mechanic while dead in Perennial Order is so creative and interesting. I'd love to see something like that in other games.

Your videos are so much fun to watch. I love they way you explore games. Everything there's new content coming from you, I celebrate it. Thank you for sharing the fun you have with games!

I havent watched this video yet and I only stumbled into your channel cos of my soulslike rabbit hole lately. I have been watching this series of yours everytime I have a meal and its just wonderful entertainment. As someone who studied game design (but didnt get a job in the field) its really so nice seeing someone play through "jank" games or games created by students. Really brings back memories of game jams where people create lots of interesting games. Thank you for showing the world what type of games there are and that not every game needs to be AAA to be enjoyable 🙏🏼

"Witchfire, from the developers of Vanishing of Ethan Carter" That is such a weird genre switch, VoEC was a walking simulator, and Witchfire seems like a huge step in a different direction from that. e: ooooh, they also made Painkiller and Bulletstorm, both excellent FPS games. That explains why the shootyfeel of Witchfire is so on point.

Ok honestly that crab game looks awesome, adding that to my wishlist.

Thanks SO much for pointing out Witchfire. I was aware of it, but I haven't heard of it for a while and I had no idea it was available in early access! I've been playing it for hours and am completely engrossed. It's super unique, and it actually *does* play like a legit soulslike FPS. It's very refreshing.

You know you do so much for the gaming developer community with these videos and I really appreciate your dedication to play these games and make valid critiques.

I know everyones commenting on the crab one but - omg, perennial order actually looks sick. These videos are... usually "my wishlist is going to increase" - remains true 😂

Dude, this video series is probably my favorite one on the internet

Honestly sometimes the smallest teams make the best games

Just stumbled across this channel last night and have been marathon watching since. Love the content. Have my subscription good sir. And that crab game is absolutely badass, i want to play it now.

I love how used to souslike games Pineapple is, so when he plays an fps for once - a common staple of which is explosive barrels and stuff you can shoot - he breaks everything to watch the physics engine and it literally blows up in his face

46:27 it's really funny to hear this backstory and then see the actual game looking... rough at best

Once again, absolut fantastic video. Nothing to complain. I also kinda like that you take your time doing these. Always an highlight to watch. Thank you!

Awesome work as always. I've purchased several games based on your recs over the series, and I found your reviews on point with each one. You put in some real meaningful consideration to your reviews.

That crossbow with enemy chasing bolts looks sick. I need that in every game.

Prison of Husks gives BIG Silent Hill vibes. Like a mirror into an alternate world where instead of being inspired by Berserk, Miyazaki was inspired by Silent Hill.

Love your content man, you always give such good recommendations. Can't wait for the next one

My guy! Happy New Year! I get to catch up on two of your long form videos? Hell of a great movie

Witchfire sounds like Doom meets Soulslike with a dash of Rogue Lite. Which I am all for honestly.

I think Koler's spell system is based on Risk of Rain's ability system where you select it beforehand and they have cooldowns.

I think in a few of these you've mentioned a (potentially hypothetical) top X soulslikes list, I'd be super interested in seeing that someday! Even if it isn't fully ordered, just having a "these are the best ones you should check out" would be great I think.

This series has been something fun to always come back to watch now and again, thanks for keeping it going!

Man I got actual goosebumps from that Stray Pigment boss music. What an absolutely hauntingly beautiful track. Replayed that part a couple of times just to hear it again. Big props to whoever composed that.

I cannot WAIT for the return to Witchfire in a future video after its full release, a la Thymesia in this one (glad to hear that game sorted itself out BTW); it's already awesome to see it in the series in the first place, since I've been dummy interested in it for a while anyway, and you have some really really insightful thoughts on it EDIT: also goddamn Prison of Husks fucks so hard

Legitimately, my favorite series on KZfaq and I have been here since the beginning. Keep at it my guy, you raise my spirits every time you drop a vid.

This one was suuuuuper fun. I've been having so much fun watching your videos. Please continue with the great content. I know a niche can sometimes feel a bit tedious as a content creator, but I assure you, you fulfill a very relevant part of the gaming community and you also make my day, whenever I do have time to spend watching one of your videos in it's entirety

One of my fav parts of these vid's is the dev's reactions in the comments. It warms my cold dead heart!

That crab game looks awesome, had me at the souls being microplastics.

Unrelated to this particular episode, but wanted to thank you for this series in general. I finally started Unsighted at your recommendation and I am absolutely in love. Never would have found it without this series. Keep doing what you do!

I always enjoy watching your videos. They give me not just perspective on games I already had my eye on. But new games that I don't know I would actually love and enjoy. So thanks I guess.

That dev feedback is outstanding, honestly they should send you review copies for that.