Eternal Darkness - Black Guardian's Lair Cutscene

[stevenin83]

Brother Luther, maybe my favourite character of the game! The most stable but also one of the weakest in strength.... All in da mind bitch, amen! *spouish*

[MullyMaloney]

I used to guard this place, but I took an arrow to the knee.

[Leonkenndyfan1]

i love it how there a creepy talk and evil laugh by Xel'lotath i think it s very cool and awsome and very evil i like it and love it :D

[XXXStraightEdgerXXX]

IF I AM TO GUARD THIS PLACE,THEN I WILL DO IT AS I SEE FIT

[heartlessmushroom]

Now I can't help but imagine the I wanna be the Guy's gameover music, whenever Paul gets killed in these cutscenes.

[FlyingAlchemist]

First time playing. Me: Okay! Health gauge: Check! Sanity gauge: Check! Magick gauge: Check! Enchanted sword: Check! Shield spell: Check! Saved game: Check! All right! I'm as ready as I can be! Black Guardian, here I come! Later. *Paul's head blows up* Me: ...

[BluelightSpike]

I have always thought that Ulyaoth sounds a lot like the PRotoss from StarCraft.

[FacingWorlds]

Out of the black guardians I think Xel wins it on voices opposed to Ulyoath always winning

[FacingWorlds]

Xel the only one that calls Paul ?

[CMFcelestial]

@FacingWorlds I think she does it for teh sick pleasure of screwing with his mind~ >w<

[FacingWorlds]

@CMFcelestial wtf

[LithiumDragon]

I liked Xel because she really screwed with people's heads. She adds a nice touch in this scene by being the only one to whisper Paul's name in a very creepy manner.

[BluelightSpike]

@LithiumDragon

I found Xely quite Arrousing. :3

[SMRUSH]

This ending just proves Paul's character. His efforts didn't matter as he just wasn't a force to be reckoned with. He was too weak, too frail to take on something this big..both in body and mind. He was oblivious and boy did he pay for it. Truly a tragic character.

[bamelle7]

Why do you think Xel'lotath is so fascinated with heads? :)) I mean, why all of her minions are headless (except maybe the zombies) and she, herself, is headless too?

[moseslmpg]

@bamelle7

Because her domain is the mind, and by extension, the head. Chatty rules the body, I suppose. Uly, maybe the soul or something.

[xLegendaryWerepyrex]

@moseslmpg Ulyaoth is the realm of planes and magicks.

[bamelle7]

@bamelle7 I think Ulyaoth is the master of the planes, is it the reason why most of his minions are blind?

[variousiroiro]

RIP paul..

[JMein13074]

Paul seems to feel like just a filler character (his spirit doesn't linger, he carries on nothing; hell, the only significance is that Peter gets the two-edged sword in the old cathedral).

[variousiroiro]

He was my fav character ever in this game..

[SamhainTheDark]

I prefer the Xel'lotath guardian's method of execution better than the others'. lol

[CaseHa]

The guardian of Xel'lotath probably had the worst kill, since it looked the most painful

[TearJerker2011]

One of the greatest games EVER made, imho. I used to play it over and over after I beat it with all three entities. I only wish they ported it to the PC...But GameCube (and my GC broke! Ahh!) exclusive since Nintendo bought Silicon Knights.

[fredsta786]

ouch....

[missraven4]

my favorite was when he got squashed like he was a bug...

worst way to die..but cool to watch

(didn't see that coming)

[6Sepulnation6]

I always wondered why they didn't try to make the blood from Xel'lotaths death decent. It looks like something from the N64. Other than that, I loved this part :D

[rinraiden]

I think by the time Peter came around, the Black Guardian was bored and wanted a challenge. Remember how one of Pious' minions say that it's growing restless?

So when Peter gets there, it seals off the exit and entertains itself by tormenting him with it's minions.

On it's final stage, it just keeps trying to stomp Peter. Naturally the Black Guardian underestimated Peter and was simply trying to crush him like they did to Paul.

Overconfidence breeds carelessness.

[ShinXari]

you are indeed right..... never underestimate an opponent from his appereance... he can seem a little powerless human but he has done a lot of damage to the ancient's plans...

[gigger06]

This game was a beast on GameCube. I WANT A SEQUEL DAMMIT!!!!

The second death always made me laugh because it was so kickass.

My buddy and I still reference this game. Whenever one completely pwns the other, we'll say "Black Guardian" and then stomp the ground.

[KingKushy56]

I do the same thing!lol

And I think we all demand a sequel

Apparently there was a 5th Ancient that wasnt used,only its yellow Magick

[McCoy196]

@KingKushy56 It's really hard to create a sequel to a game that they pretty well tied up...

[NBluth]

@McCoy196

What about mantorok, or the Yellow ancient?

Both excellent jumping off points for a second game. Plus Pious's cryptic "My death... Is only the begining!" before he gets killed.

[McCoy196]

@NBluth Mantorok is essentially just a hunk of flesh, a "dead" ancient. Plus there isn't any mention in the game of a yellow ancient.

If they did make a second, they would have to go probably when Mantorok was actually a living ancient. Though I don't expect it to happen. If you play through, killing all three ancients, it pretty much says that all three were killed and Mantorok was left the sole survivor in his tomb.

[NBluth]

@McCoy196

Yes, but it says mantorok is plotting. "Dead" is just an exaggeration used by Pious to mock the powerlessness of the sealed Mantorok.

Also, Yellow magic appears in the game twice:The transport spell that takes Pious to the temple and the scroll that turns Anthony into a zombie creature. Developers have confirmed that this magic belongs to a Fifth Ancient, The Yellow Ancient, who is more powerful than even Mantorok. If that's not a sequel hook, I don't know what is.

[McCoy196]

@NBluth True. But everyone always thinks too heavily on this kind of stuff saying that it has this "Really HIDDEN, DEEP MEANING!!" when it was just meant to entertain, not have hidden meanings. Happens with everything. I can't say whether thats the case here of if they are making a second. They already have the standards set really high with this one, it'd be hard to make one that would beat this one. I have seen that Silicon Knights has a gov't grant to do it, but don't know if it's true or not

[NBluth]

@McCoy196

My point has nothing to do with "Deep Hidden meanings" It has to do with Loose ends and possible sequel hooks, like the Yellow Ancient and Pious's cryptic threat at the end of the game.

All evidence points to a second game, btw. Nintendo of America just renewed the trademark for Eternal Darkness, and interest in a sequel has been expressed for years by both fans and developers. Looks like its finally happening.

[McCoy196]

@NBluth I wouldn't have a problem with a second game, but I don't see it being anywhere as good as this one.

And I'm aware of the interest in it. Like I said, apparently Silicon Knights was planning on making a second one for the next generation consoles, which it would probably be for the Wii, 3DS or whatever console they come out with after the 3DS is released. Who knows? Though they have done stuff with Microsoft too.

[nesgamermx]

Yeah this character and his level were from the best it was shocking to see him die like that, i thought it was a boss battle and then BAM, squished!

[bouncer005]

owned.... :|

[Sobtanian]

Probably one of the most, if not the most, haunting moments I have ever played in any game...

I loved Paul - he was sane, he wouldn't subdue to the sanity effects and he was strong.... for him just to die like that in a moment was painful, and sad.

It really wanted me to carry on playing and beat the bastards!

This has made me want to reply ED all over again, I still have the disk!

And the initial whispers and cutscene is fantastic!!

[dragonstormx]

Anybody notice how Pious has gone from ordering the Black Guardian like it's just another one of his minions to a sycophant? Appearently he found difficulty controlling it before this scene occurred.

[inevergetit]

Why doesnt they just do that to peter?

[petitanyell1]

I guess he was the only one who dared to attack the monster. Paul was more like "freaking out" and doing nothing to defend himself. XDDD

[Hernesoppa]

Yes, the question isn't why they just don't do that to Peter, the question is, why doesn't Paul just do them what Peter did to them?

[solesurvivor5]

This is one of the levels I hated the most, the longest (or second) level of the game, and this ending made all your efforts seem useless

[Jalaskoski]

damn that whispering is annoying :D

[FurryPurryKee]

Poor Paul, he was one of my favorites!

[WorldWalker128]

fighting the Xel'Lototh gaurdian was ALOT of fun once I figured out how to kill them.

*Fires Gun* "Are you trying to fight me, or amuse me, little one?"

[galazprietof]

Ulyaoth Fatality is the QUICKEST! And most... FUN!

[ozymedez]

I think Paul Luther had the best death compared to the others since his was quick and probably painless.

[bloodysox1918]

I thought paul luthor got stepped on. is that someone else? I never saw his head come off when I played

[nintendogamer75]

At the beginning of the game,remember when Pious has to pick one of the three artifacts? Each artifact respresent an ancient. Whichever you made Pious pick,that ancient will be the main villian. So yeah that is someone else.

[Greciler]

LOL paul got owned.

[POTATER1228]

Think about this guys. If Paul didn't die here. Jacobs would have failed later on.

[LaLunaDarkSpirit]

Xel'lotath guardian was the best one. XD

I felt kinda sorry for Paul but it was still funny XD

[kingviper63]

dude i love killing the black gaurdeans.....they are so easy and are fun to watch them try to kill me ive beating this game like 18 times and never once died while trying to kill them and its realy funny wat happens to paul i mean all the sudden he gets crushed like a bug

[farhill22]

Such fond memories...I remember gripping the controller tightly looking at the size of the beast (not sure which path but the first of these cutscenes i saw was with the Ulyaoth guardian) thinking "ok, here we g.......*splat*" I think my jaw was on the floor for a good ten minutes after.

[bloodguzzler]

My favorite one is Ulyaoth

[diddykongrulz]

Well, that was anti-climatic. All that suspense then out of nowhere, BAM! No boss fight for you.

[heyman69]

True that lol

[lilwolfebueno]

Hahahahahahahah!

xD

[Mildwoodgriffin20]

Not to be mean, but how can anybody find this scene funny? I was like "um...shit" when this happened. Paul may not have been the greatest character in the game, but he still had some importance. Not to mention he was a rather tragic character and I like tragic characters. Definaly a rather chilling end.

[moseslmpg]

Like I said, it is more akin to black humor. What's funny is the thwarted expectation of a battle with the Guardian coming about so abruptly.

[desinteresado125]

@Mildwoodgriffin20 i think like you

[HopeAngel777]

@Mildwoodgriffin20 when i first saw this, i bust out laughing. for some of us, it just is

[moseslmpg]

OK, then it would be pwnir or something. Internet memes transcend language.

[pastaspoon]

@moseslmpg no they dont

[moseslmpg]

@pastaspoon

This is in reference to what?

[moseslmpg]

Are you serious? Pwn is a verb, meaning to dominate or to defeat. It is an internet meme created by the purposeful or otherwise typographical error caused by the proximity of the O and P keys. Pronounced variously as pone, pawn, and pun.

[KruhlSentru]

Ah, I remember that scene. Looking back it's pretty funny, but at the time it helped build up tension for when you have to fight them for real. If you don't keep moving, they actually use those moves on you late in the fight.

[TreesOfBaylor]

the chatt'urga one was best, squash!

[edgemaster05]

One of the most unexpected twists I have ever witnessed, ever! Sad but brilliant.

[ShadowAlexander94]

3 gods:

ulyaoth blue male  <-- magika

chatt'urgha red male <-- life

xell'tath green female <-- mind (crazy)

did you notice that xell'tath has the creature completely different from ulyaoth and chatt'urgha?

[stopthisworld080]

anyone who thinks this is funny must be mentally ill.

[moseslmpg]

While it's not hysterical, it does have a tinge of black humor to it.

[Pwnzerfaustz56]

When I got to this point, I finally thought I was gonna kick some ass. Then, bam. I stared at the TV for forever

[SarmVX]

HAHAHAHAHA LOOK AT THE WAY HE DIES!!!! OMG I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING! xD

[xlazygal1513x]

loooooooooool

[crypto457]

question since i now now that there are three guardians so you can change the type of ancient you want to fight before you play because i saw a play through that featured Xel'lotath

[nintendofanperonguy]

OMG its so funny when he gets killed Ha Ha Ha!

I hope someone makes a Killing mivie!!!

[nintendofanperonguy]

I like when his Head Pops! LOL HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!! So COOL!!! LOL LMAO LOL

[yadejenmeenpaz]

Lol Pious face is funny xD he's like +.+

[Gothel12354]

they are the 3 gods, the blue one is the easiest difficulty and reds hardest at the end you get to watch the gods fight. =D

[koopakillsyou]

i always thought green was the easiest but yeah red is the hardest

[SoulRyder5]

good voice acting

[battybuddy]

I laughed SO FRIKKIN HARD at this chapter(I had the blue jellyfish-like guardian stomp on him.).

You know, does Paul's death matter that much? I mean, all the other characters that die take with them a key element of the plot (One of the essances of the other guadians or whatnot) or are mentioned latter in the game, whereas Paul just gets his ass kicked to show how big and bad the guardian is... but if he gets killed before that, humanity is doomed like with everyone else in the game.

[arglefumph]

I think Paul's important, because after he dies, the guardian tells Pious to back off and leave it alone. If that didn't happen, Pious would have known about Peter killing the guardian and stealing the artifact--but since Pious was told to leave the guardian alone, he had no idea it happened. So things would have been slightly different if Paul had lived.

But yeah, it's still funny.

[battybuddy]

Good point, and now I think I understand Paul's significance in lulling the guardian into a false sense of security. Thanks. :D

[callatrrre]

I've finished the game in chaturgah...

I was "shit, must I fight that lobbster?! *STOMP* oh ok, thx, I understand... another happy ending... :P"

[Cizjut]

This game was so awesome!

the voiceacting and the cutscenes, the characters and the twists in the story, with an awesome ambient and gameplay.

damn I respected Pious, wonder if they would make anything about eternal darkness again.

[hetepatat]

I love the fight with the Chattur'gha Guardian:

"I'm going to decorate the wals with your entrails. These walls NEED decorating, Peter".

[gunn116]

is this game buffy

[Zargi]

I chose the blue artifact so I got the Ulyaoth ending to this level. And it seems it was the bet of the three. I was ready to fight the monster and then *STOMP*. I was like "... yeah... whatever".

Great game.

[UdtheImp]

My favorite was the Chat'turga guardian. I dunno, it just a lot FUNNIER than Ulyaoth's guardian for some reason.

[Drenix]

I remember seeing the 2nd one. I kinda feel sorry for him even though I was just watching it on TV. The good point is that the game caugh my atention.

[Onepiece34]

OWNED! It was probably the only funny part in the game, I found that hilarious, i was ready to fight it as well!

[heyman69]

lol

[solesurvivor5]

The guardians line are awesome!

[kingzombiejo]

how come peter can kill the guardians but paul just stands their and dies

[moseslmpg]

Because he's a frail old monk and it just wasn't his lucky day.

[kingzombiejo]

i feel sorry for him and talk about a unlucky day =(

[Onepiece34]

Good point! He is as weak, technically. The Guardians are pathetic, really, they can be killed by a three power magic attack.

[TheLegendOfTheCrayon]

i beat all 3 different artifacts. But i still love to watch the videos <3. i wish there was a movie

[nastykermit]

What version is this? The first monster isnt in the gamecube version, the monster is a jellyfish type of thing witch is more awsome.

[PsychoJosh]

Eternal Darkness is ONLY for the Gamecube, and the monsters change depending on which artifact you pick at the beginning.

[nastykermit]

Yeah I realized it after I had gone to bed last night. I completed all endings 3 times at least, but its been years.

Best cube game imo.

[poopguypenis2]

I was playing on Ulyaoth when I saw this. All of a sudden...BAM! Squashed like a bug. Battling this bastard in Chapter 9 had me smashing my head on the floor when he started spawning those zombies. But I got past him. And now I'm stuck on Chapter 10.

[moseslmpg]

I don't think you can be stuck in Chapter 10. Fighting the Black Guardian was the hardest part of the game. Where exactly do you need help?

[poopguypenis2]

The vampire bastard keeps kicking my ass.

[bigstevie01]

The Reveal Invisible (of the dominant alignment, of course) and Shield spells are probably your best friends for fighting the Vampire. And just in case you don't realise, once you get into the basement you must destroy the slab he keeps using to heal himself with, first. :)

[poopguypenis2]

Thank you. Should I use 5-point or 7-point?

[BreakingShamier]

on what thing do u meen to cast a spell ?? i can tell u what for "point" u need

[Shintaka9009]

Wait... How does he die in three different cutscenes? >.> Or are these if you make a mistake in the game? Would someone mind explainging, please? ._.;

[Dirge]

he's in the Cinema part of the menu, where you can view the cutscenes

[yosurferdude]

In the beginning when you play as Agustus, you have to choose one of three artifacts. You take a different path in the game depending on the one you choose.

[Dirge]

1st one is my favorite way for Luther to die, imo

[marcomania]

are there three endings of this level?I ask as someone who didnt paly the game!but doesnt matter cause being killed anyway huh:D

[moseslmpg]

There are 3 different paths you can take, so there are three endings to just about every scene. Some of them don't differ that much.

[Antialias13]

That totally freaked me out when I played it xD

[kingbillythethird]

one word describes this "OUCHIES" HAHA

[solesurvivor5]

It was an awesome video, but it really pissed me off, to see him die on so simply(compared with Anthony and Ellia) after this being the most frustrating level in the game

[Philkid3]

Craziest moment in the game. I get all ready to fight a huge boss then boom. Totally out of no where.

Ulyoth's stomp works the best for getting the most out of that moment.

[UdtheImp]

Although Green's guardian had the prettiest voice (my favorite vocal of the three), the other two gave out the better death scenes. I mean, poppin' head is all plenty 'n' good, but those two just bashed the guy in, like *SPLAT*.  Almost LOL material!

[pyylo]

Poor dude :(

He was a sympathetic character. Well, at least he sort of gets to pay back at the end of the game :)

[wyvern203]

Ulyaoth has the coolest voice! ^^

[RollingGnomes]

I also did that. Chattur'gha is my favorite ancient.

[kiusap]

Yeah, sanity meter was the thing I liked mostly from all the game (trully, I sacrificed a lot the character only to see what madness effects I was able to note down, heheh...)

[moseslmpg]

You fight all of them, but they were just focusing on the sanity meter dynamic for the title.

[majingojira]

Yeah! Xel'lothath is my favorite Ancient to fight against and I'm glad this video starts with her (as I am running a Play-by-Post game with her as the main adversary). More Xel'lothath!