The Underside Gameplay Test 1

[Jfoltz39]

FINISH THE GAME!!!....then make a mac port :D

NO BUT SERIOUSLY, this game looks so amazing, it really could come out better then what people compare it to (Cave Story) which dont get me wrong i love Cave Story but i love the vivid colors and the characters personalities (who were shown in the demo). But sadly all i have is a mac so i cant even replay the demo :'( But please finish this game!!

[Dzumeister]

quit saying this is just a ripoff of cave story

this is more like an advancement of the whole experience. it's freaking amazing.

[Smael64]

is this the whole game because so far I still haven't reached the end of the demo

[haxpor]

what an attractive game !!

[zombierobopirate]

cave story was alright...hopefully this will be more metroidish than cavestory was (atmosphere, platforming and exploration) rather than action-based and linear like cavestory was

[MarthMaster59K]

gee. whatever could have inspired this

[illustriouschin]

"The fall knocks you unconcious. Hours later, you awaken without any hint of amnesia... you remember everything, congratulations!!"

I would love to hear that in a game just once, why does every game need amnesia? Amnesia is not a real thing and it's not funny.

This game looks pretty damn sweet though!!

[Awhaleable]

@illustriouschin ...amnesia is a real thing...

[illustriouschin]

@Awhaleable bullcrap, it is just a plot device that they use in every single RPG ever made because they don't want to offend their fans who believe Gilligan's Island was a true story.

The part of the brain that remembers things is in the very center of the brain which means in order for it to become damaged the rest of your brain would have to be squashed into pudding which means you would be dead long before you forgot how to push the game buttons.

[Awhaleable]

@illustriouschin i can't link stuff on youtube but just google "amnesia from head trauma". sure they play it up a notch in video games and tv and junk but it's still real man.

[illustriouschin]

@Awhaleable I have seen those articles they are totally fake. They were written by the Misinformation Committee who was contracted by game studio execs to add credibility to their one and only jumping off point in games after it was conclusively proven that "It was a dark and stormy night..." is completely unrealistic..

[blasphemymaster]

It would take a long time to list the comparisons this game has to Cave Story. It goes as far as the textbox looking the same, the 3D rotations looking the same, the damage text being the same, and the art being similar.

This is most certainly not a bad thing. Being inspired often brings great results. Paying homage to one of the most legendary games ever is also great.

The quality of the game really depends on the level design and effort, not what it looks like. -.-

[Munchy365]

We're pretty sure you'll be passing by this sign again real soon.

FUCKING WIN

[ThatNotSoAznKid]

im gussing it satarted off as a CS mod and branched into its own game...

[m4binogiman]

you know, I like looking through these comments and seeing modt of the first... 100? are pretty much saying "OMG CAVE STORY RIPOFF LOL!" and then later, more and more are saying "Shut up morons, this isn't cave story, stop saying it is." Personally, I learned about this game when I searched Mr. Podunkian or merry gear solid 2 into google (Deceased Crab mentions podunkian in his merry gear solid 2 playthrough), and happened to see this on his website. Needless to say, I found the game amazing.

[elitedragon123456]

This really remembers me of cave story.

[benoz11]

Must say, it does look a LOT like cave story, right down to the monster characteristics , the damaging info and the level shapes, that squid thigns attack looked liek the nemesis.

But if it is anything like cave story, I'm sure it will be fucking great cause i've been hanging out for a sequel or fan game.

[doukutsumonogatari]

I wish everybody would SHUT UP about Cave Story.

And yes, this is coming from someone who loves the game enough to use its original title as their Youtube name.

The Underside =/= Cave Story. It's obviously inspired by CS, but then, a great many games are inspired by CS. I don't see why everyone sees TU as an insult against Pixel, when really it's more of a sweet compliment.

TU is amazing so far, and I love the demo, and I can't wait for the full version to come out. Thank you and good day.

[doukutsumonogatari]

Oh yeah. This is ALSO coming from someone who had serious doubts watching the vids and was pretty much ready to cry foul--until they actually played the damn game. It's good.

[n00byneko]

That is the best title theme ever, you have to admit.

[Esperantanaso]

I admit it. ;O

[FellaDudeMan]

People should play this. This and Cave Story is kinda like comparing Final Fight to Streets of Rage. The game puts you in free exploration mode from the get-go, throws in some nifty new gadgets, and has it's own spin on the storytelling. It's too bad it doesn't hide where its inspiration is from, but it does actually try to stand on its own in a few ways. Props to Podunk.

Actually, while I was playing the demo I had more flashbacks of playing Blaster Master than Cave Story for some reason.

[pwEclipse]

Blaster Master? at all :\

[FellaDudeMan]

For real! I think it had to do with some of the level design, like some of the spike traps, plus the door-to-door style of free exploration. It's like when you pull from your experience of past games to help you play new ones, and in my case I kept thinking back to the Sunsoft days.

[KingCheez]

who needs originality o/`

[JisakuJ]

OMglol is thiS cavSTOR2???!

[dannyrox]

I did not know there was a Cave Story 2

[pwEclipse]

ZING!

[SuperVictorius]

amazing game

[kamajje]

Why's Quote a cat?

[pwEclipse]

:D ha!

[ravenshines]

it reminds me of cave story

[stabslice]

Wow this isn't a blatant clone.

[einhorn303]

Duuuude. When do you get the jetpack in game? Because I want one.

[AbramTaylor]

Looks like it needs polish . . . and something to differentiate the gameplay from Cave Story's.

[mfcds]

I couldn't disagree more.

Looks like you haven't played the demo...it feels tottaly different, the gameplay is faster and, to me, it's harder than Cave Story.

[AbramTaylor]

I played the demo, and I still think it needs more polish and originality in the gameplay department. I do like the little animal characters though.

I don't think it's that hard.

[Bm0h]

This game is awesome

[scapegoat978]

As long as this game holds some originality and is decent I don't care if it looks like Cave Story. Looks great, you used a completely different engine from Cave Story and are using original sprites. I'm gonna try the game out myself, but so far it looks like an original game with some gameplay elements of Cave Story.

[theecko13]

WTF! the character of this game looks a lot like the character of the game i'm working on, and i was inspired by cavestory as well ( and a few other games )

[fathergregory]

I am really hoping this game turns out great. I think it's fine to like both games and i think if daisuke knew about this game he would like it as well. This game is like a Cave Story+ type feature, except with a new story and new characters. The Cave Story+ is for weapons since melee weapons have been added as well as new run and jump elements

[yearofox]

so the time someone spends on making something automatically means it is worthy?

this game doesn't wear its inspiration on its sleeve, it practically stalks its inspiration. visually, this is cave story. the music sounds great, but clashes with the retro look. if this were hand-drawn, in the style of say Braid or Odin Sphere, I think it would work better.

I'll try this game, but next time go for a more original presentation.

[oEQjet]

what the f?

never make a cave platformer again?

... get out

also cave story is modable

[dango428]

imitation is the highest form of flattery?

[oEQjet]

itlooks like cave story

same style as cave story

guns

graphics

music flavour

starts in a cave

same rpg like elements

the maker can say "from scratch" all he wants, but if he produces the EXACT same style of game as pixel, then hes a moron for NOT modding the game.

[mfcds]

I'd be so glad if you could do better! Also, why don't you try playing it...it IS a different game, like you or not.

[THECHEESEASD]

So it looks like cave story, It's still pretty fun.

[LulzBat]

Lol looks like a1 mod for cave story

[1ceClimber]

Hey look, Could this mayhaps be CAVE STORY we are looking at?

Seriously, it looks far too much as a Cave story rip of to be original.

Sorry.

[mfcds]

Do you happen to know the words "inspired on"?

[soldierofkazus]

Hey, look! It's Cave Story!

[bio165]

this reminds me of cave story :D

[Savaril]

FUUUCKING GAME IS SO FUCKING HARD.

[Brothergoth]

I don't know why this comment is so negatively remarked. The game's jumping is a little unresponsive. Not to mention there are enemies at THE BEGINNING of the game that deal 5 damage when you only start off with 10 hp. While the game isn't too incredibly hard, its learning curve is little steep for someone who hasn't played cave story, lol.

[mfcds]

I'd say it is like a cave story HARD MODE on the gameplay...

[fathergregory]

cave story is way harder because it has more levels and as levels advance ENEMIES FUCK YOUR SHIT UP. When this game is complete maybe, MAYBE it will be cave story hrd

[redparchment]

this looks fun as fuck, will be keeping a check on the progress.

[rocklimit]

looks like shit, 1 star.

[rocklimit]

garbage

[MakingGoodVideos]

the undesired more like

[madebynewt]

I loved playing the demo you had out!

[IPunchfish]

What he officially says "In a flipped-over world, things are upside down sometimes. This is a Cave Story-inspired game which plays a lot like the aforementioned game except it plays a little faster."

Seriously... who cares.

[Glombus79]

It's being made by one guy. For fun. For free. In his spare time. There is not a person ON THIS PLANET who has played Cave Story and seen this and not drawn the comparison.

Maybe the guy just decided to make it for the enjoyment of those who enjoyed Cave Story, since the odds of Pixel ever making a sequel are nil to zilch.

[DustinGunn]

how the fuck did Pixel not rip off his engine from METROID?! You guys should be playing metroid instead!

[OmegaZenith21]

HOW DARE YOU. REPENT! NOW!

[cliftut]

Believe it or not, the engine is completely original. This guy coded it from scratch. It might resemble pixel's, but it's not a hack.

Besides, Pixel actually allowed one cave story fan to make a level editor, so in all reality this guy could make a game using the 100% Cave Story engine and Pixel wouldn't mind. Pixel's nice like that. Try to understand and be a bit nicer yourself.

[GIRakaCHEEZER]

You might find it surprising, but the game engine itself for the game was completely built from scratch.

Therefor this cannot be cavestory with a sprite swap (but it is similar).

Nonetheless its a good game.

[zevex747]

This looks awesome. And it's not a ripoff of Cave Story, it was inspired by Cave Story and specifically designed to have the same look and feel of Cave Story. Podukian apparently liked Cave Story a lot (who doesn't! :P), so he made a game with the same engine, and it's turning out extremely good-looking! I can't wait!

[cliftut]

It's not the same engine. The engine is coded from scratch. That's the thing that sickens me the most about some of these comments.

[cliftut]

Don't get me wrong. I didn't mean for it to sound like I was talking about your comment, just the rude ones that people make without even knowing this.

[lootsorrow]

Acting like an idiot is easy, and staying ignorant is even easier. Don't expect much from these people.

[Letsplaythreadssuck]

If you get butthurt about negative comments on youtube get the fuck out.

[RexcowbamOne]

Screw you people. Just from playing the demo of this game I know how much it kicks ass.

[Gyrofalc0n]

Awesome job. I really wish Cave Story never ended. :P

But really, these people calling it a ripoff when you CLEARLY say it's a homage to the original is stupid. Myself, I'm looking forward to it.

[csharpmajor]

00:45 alone makes me want to play this.

[andyukmonkey]

It's not hard to make a similar engine but just playing cave story. It's not exactly a complicated game.

Anyway i know that this game is using a custom engine written specifically for this game. It's made with Multimedia fusion 2 but with a scripting language instead of the even editor.

[Ligah]

You know what strikes the biggest resemblance in my mind? Metroid. Just look at those pipes and the grass and the pits near the end.

[SeppelSquirrel]

I'm certain that one room near the end of the video is a copy of some room in Metroid. It's even got blastable doors.

[LigerCCR]

Maybe they are trying copyright infringement? Let's hope that they aren't, and are just using Metroid's awesomeness as an inspiration. BTW: I am Ligah

[OnePieceftw]

This game is better than cave story. Cave story's got nothing on this, and I can tell the creator was inspired by cave story. So what he did was...take cave story and make it 10 times better. And how the hell is that not a good thing? All games are "rip-offs" from each other, just like how all FPS games have you holding a gun, all RTS games have you controlling armies, E T C.

[Babrook]

Inspired? It's using the exact same engine.

[GIRakaCHEEZER]

No the engine was built from scratch.

The words you were looking for was "it was using a similar engine".

[AznTriGgI]

Wow this game so much reminds me of Metroid...well not the music lol

[TrueSoreThumb]

I want to play this game. :o :3 I like the sign :3

Though, I hope the story is good.

[PyrosNine]

What I find really cool about this, was the guy who made Cave Story was asked if he would release the source code for his game, and he said no.

So these guys had to have reverse engineered it or built this "copy" from scratch.

I like the humor though. "We're pretty sure you'll be passing by this sign again real soon."

Personally once I finish my programming courses, I hope to make something like Cave Story. Although it'd be more of a hack and slash kind of thing.

[ultim8p00]

Hahaha I already beat you to it man

Search for Qui'ifon or ROY or go to 64digits and search for Qui'ifon

[ultim8p00]

Hahaha I already beat you to it man

Search for Qui'ifon or ROY or go to 64digits and search for Qui'ifon

[FolstrimHori]

Played the demo, So Much Faster Paced Than Cave Story, So all ya mentally disabled hicks screamin CS Ripoff in the safety of your tricked out computer and realdoll can go suck shit.

[FolstrimHori]

On another note, and in a more civilized, intelligent tone, The Underside, despite having graphics practically identical (well that should be obvious, as it is a HOMAGE), the gameplay is amazingly different, controls are tight and on precision, music is amazing, and those weird signs are a good touch of humor in the whole mess of battle. I hope your project will become a Success!

[sergiocornaga]

I want this music.

[DEinder]

I've beaten Cave Story long ago, I forgotten all about it in 2005, thank god I never missed out on it. but beating it again repenlish my old school hapiness, at least give this guy a chance, yeah it loosk similar with the rocket pack I guessm and the blocks and background, MGS came out, syphon philter came out as well, so did hitman, and Splinter Cell too. Just get used to it, it's the way how the world goes round.

[DrGamez]

This is an exact rip of Cave Story, just with changed sprites. What the fuck?

[CypressDahlia]

I'm actually anxiously awaiting this game. It's very nicely done. Though it's almost too much like Cave Story, I won't be ashamed to pick it up and give it a try. Maybe adding some kind of consistently different thing in there would stop the whining.

[PoVRAZOR]

Very cool. Sure, it borrows ideas from Cave Story, but it's charming in it's own way. The Underside idea is quite clever, with the upside down trees and all. Keep up the good.

[simpleisassimpledoes]

Oh god I hope you can find the time to do a mac version when you finish this outstanding product.

[Nemera]

Cool, a homage to Cave Story eh? It looks really nice so far. It definately looks like your pulling this off right.

I wonder why no one complains about the fan games of all the large professional games out there, yet they are quick to judge this one.

[xnewagex]

Great Work! The game has gamepad support?

[ThePodunkian]

yeah

[MacksGoldberg]

it's funny how someone makes a game where the target audience is obviously cave story fans, but they explode in a firey ball of drama.

[LordTyphoon]

Amazing. Even though this is so much like Cave Story, it doesn't really matter. Sure, that will probably make it more popular (buying on CS' success), but this has enough to stand on it's own. Like a very, very good spinoff I guess.

[TurboNoob]

After having played through the beta of this game I downloaded on bittorrent I have to say it's quite a good homage to Cave Story. The controls are air tight and the whimsical feeling of the game is really quite good. The ending felt a little rushed and hackneyed but overall I'd say it is at a 8.5/10 right now (very good)

[TurboNoob]

podunkian half of the comments on this video is just me fakeposting hope you didn't take them seriously

[TurboNoob]

do

[bugmenot000000]

He he time to ripoff of Cave Story and call it an "homage"

[Killer12137]

HAY GUYS LETS ALL SHIT ON POD'S GAME BECAUSE IT'S CLEARLY A CAVE STORY RIPOFF AND BECAUSE WE HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO DO EXCEPT FOR SHIT ON PEOPLE'S STUFF ON YOUTUBE

Seriously, if you are gonna say something bad about this game, just fuck off. It's an outstanding game, and if you can't see past your cave story obsession, I feel sorry for you because you're gonna miss out on an awesome game.

[Tempyst]

So what is it with people on the internet being insurmountable faggots

[df0notfound]

2 years?

What the hell did you do for the year and a bit before cave story came out

seriously it doesn't look like two years work because it looks like it plays terribly and you just nicked the art style so thats a 5 minute job

[ThePodunkian]

oh yeah sorry i forgot that i gave a copy of the game and played it.

oh wait you didn't.

stop being such a bitter troll on the internet and go meet some girls or something so that you don't have to be so angry at the world.

[bugmenot000000]

Your the one that sounds bitter you rip off artist, anyone that resorts to the "LOL YOU ARE VIRGIN NERDS GO GET SEX" act are really really bitter people. But go ahead and make your homage, make sure you give the guys who make Family Guy a high five when your done.

[df0notfound]

Clearly your very skilled technically, but you just lack the creative talent. Thats why this is just such a horrible ripoff.

Throw it away, find yourself someone who is artistic and creatively talented, work together and you will create something awesome.

At this minute this is a horrible crack baby, please do the world a favour and kill it.

[ThePodunkian]

okay i'm gonna throw away 2 years of work seeya later gators.

just kidding.

[bugmenot000000]

It is incredible that it took you 2 years to "homage" a video game.

[Wankafyd]

uh, dumbass, i do recall the inspiration (Cave Story) taking 5 years to complete

[df0notfound]

What a shitty ripoff

[seaturnip]

This looks really well-done. But a word of marketing advice: you'll never the end of the "ha ha, Cave Story knockoff" sniggerers, so you'd better deal with them in advance by making the relationship really explicit. I would mention Cave Story right in the title. Something like: "The Underside: An Unofficial Sequel to Cave Story"

[ThePodunkian]

i don't care what people say, really. this is my game and my story and if people can't look past "OMG CAVE STORY RIPOFF" then that's their problem, just don't play it. as for it being an "unofficial sequel to cavestory" the game (storywise) has nothing to do with cavestory so there's no point.

[Wankafyd]

don't get these fucking losers get you down, it looks really good. it's obviously not a rip-off because who the fuck would have the balls to rip-off Cave Story? nise homage

[klemon17]

Yes, hello dogman, I could not help but notice that you have (quite shamelessly) stolen some art and perhaps even code from my hit game, "cavern fable." Please cease and desist all production or else I will report to the authorities that I have indeed caught you "ridin' goony"

[ThePodunkian]

yeah that's right guys i snuck into pixel's house and stole the source code wow i'm such a stealthy guy, solid snake move aside there's a new infiltrator in town!!!

oh, like i said before the art style and engine is completely original (in terms of code). if you guys aren't mature enough to understand what an homage is then you guys aren't old enough for me to talk to!

[hollenhammer]

i think it looks great :3

[thmatts]

Argh! CaveStory hack!

[Miketyson]

OMG WTFUS IS THIS SHIT! SAME SHIT AS CAVESTORY. But it looks okay I'll probably play it.

[DenkouNova]

This video makes me feel like someone published a new game about bopping goombas and koopas and eating mushrooms and go OMG I JUST INVENTED THE BEST GAME EVAR

[Haliphax]

Oh faggotry! Way to completely rip Cave Story.

[Noraean]

Ripping off a concept is one thing. But ripping off the entire fucking source code and calling it your own? No fucking shame these days.

[hitmaker]

A Cave Story hack? A good one!? can't wait!

[CarelessCynic]

Hello, lawsuit.

[jasonorme666]

This looks ACE!

[CaptainKaze]

at least it dosent have crappy recolors he went with his own personal thought and it lo0oks like fun so id play it

[truendymion]

Huh, why would you clone such an obscure game? Hoping no one would notice?

[ThePodunkian]

Cave Story isn't really an obscure game. Think of it as an homage to an amazing game, I'm not trying to hide the fact that Cave Story was my main source of inspiration.

[truendymion]

I have to admit I was a initially annoyed when I saw how similar your game is to Cave Story but it does look to be well designed and animated and really funny. I hope you go crazy with it and make it your own and finish it! Cuz i kinda really wanna play it XD

[ShiPh]

It looks nice. I <33333333 CAVE STORY!!! :D

And This looks like a clone <3

[Alucard3666]

More like a edit of the sprites and music that was in the actual engine.

[dogzer]

I made this game

[DaVince21]

Looking good. :)

[jonnyroasta]

That looks hecka tight!

But errrr CAVESTORY RIPOFF!111

[doomed4life]

I agree with you on that one. Though never really did tried this game... I might give it a shoot maybe.

[DandyDLC]

Let's not forget that Cave Story was a "rip off" of Metriod, it even used the same power-up sound. You know, every platformer is a rip-off of Super Mario Bros., so why bother making platformers at all? They are all rip-offs! ThePodunkian, you should be ashamed! I bet you character can even run and jump, just like in every other platformer! WHAT A RIP OFF

[Monagle0]

Im guessing you didnt play cave story, the game is a huge ripoff of it. the background graphics are ripped straight from CS it seems. Doesnt mean its bad, it actualy looks good and humourous. But you are kidding yourself if you cant see how this more of a ripoff than "all platform games are like mario"

[arcanosarcanium]

Haha you're such a fucking failure, just get the fuck out.

[arcanosarcanium]

That was directed to DandyDLC fyi

[stereo123]

It looks like a great game, but it also looks a lot like Cave Story. Whoever say it doesn't is lying or blind. It's similarity to Cave Story is way bigger than Cave Story's to Metroid. Really, grow up, you can't blame people for stating the obvious.

[cliftut]

That's not the problem. People are being rude and assuming that this guy ripped the engine, and so assuming that he's done very little actual work. He coded the engine for the game himself. It's like taking an apple and making a realistic wax sculpture based on it. It's SUPPOSED to look similar, because it's a tribute. Although that's not the best example, because unlike Underside, a wax apple won't taste nearly as good as the original. ;)

[Letsplaythreadssuck]

Fuck off you jackass apologist. You must have have your nose really far up this guys ass

[mfcds]

It is really sad when someone can't imagine how much time this kind of thing demands, isn't it?

[satansam]

Doesn't look too bad. Music sounds very jewish. Cave Story.

[gr8lilchic]

lol jimmi's a fag

[SaviourX]

you sir, are making me wait uncomfortably for some 2d awesomeness.

[kaboomzor]

Great use of the Cave Story graphics and engine, can't wait to play this one!

[FoxBlitzz]

This is NOT the Cave Story engine. Think again.

[sergiocornaga]

I figured that was a joke.

[sergiocornaga]

This reminds me ever-so-slightly of a certain freeware game called "Cave Story." Perhaps, by some slim chance, you've heard of it? XD

[Klikmaster]

Oh my.

[MustBe18YearsOrOlder]

:) :) :)