Lockdown 2020: "Community" Co-Op Corner: Spelunky With Will Smith

Man there are some all-time fun moments in this one! Hope you enjoy, and this will probably be a wrap on Spelunky until Spelunky 2 comes out! Also, sorry if my audio is popping in this - I don't think my sound check at the beginning took into account how much I'd be yelling. We had a long meeting about audio stuff on Monday and before I stream again I'll try to incorporate some of those tips into my workflow!

@rorie: You are frighteningly good at Spelunky.

I have seen many better than I but I'm glad to hear you say that!

Can't seem to get this to play.

https://www.giantbomb.com/forums/bug-reporting-33/video-problems-including-rokuchromecastetc-get-in--1806787/?page=23#js-message-9132679

You might have to clear the cache on your adblocker!

@rorie: I haven't watched this but I'm excited to dig in. I picked it back up again the other night from the excitement of the Sp-elunky 2 announcement and in seconds I ran into some real top-tier Spelunky bullshit deaths (did you know spikes can kill you?! Even when you can't see them behind the corpse of another thing they've killed???).

God I love this game.

Co-Op Spelunky is hilarious. Things that are normally harmless like throwing pots or setting off arrow traps end up causing a chain reaction that hits your partner in a very funny way. I hope it's been improved for Spelunky 2 to take away things like having to be on the same screen as the lead player.

I'm pretty sure that is definitely gone the way of the dodo, but the rest of the jank is kind of charming, like throwing a pot and then having it hit you a split-second later. I'll be curious to see how it turns out!

What a fun stream. This is classic Mat and Will content.

Am I the only one who gets slowdowns in the Vita version?

@outrager: No the Vita version has pretty rotten slowdown, especially in the ice caves with the snow effect.

Yep, that is definitely true. The biggest weakness of that version for sure, especially in that one level.

Nice run!

Wassup homies

I've done hundreds and hundreds of solo runs, and maybe like 2 co-op runs. So seeing competent co-op play of this is kind of surreal.

By yourself, you move without a second thought. Talking strategies and planning moves is so weird!

Still watching, but 33:25 for a Best of Giant Bomb clip.

EDIT: 43:40 to 44:05 is also incredible.

EDIT #2: 47:30. Wow. @rorie is a murder machine. Best video of the month? Just might be! Also, The Cold Equations is a great short story.

It really is! I feel bad for spoiling it for anyone, but it's really old and also the point I was making would've have made much sense without the ending. Glad you enjoyed it!

FACE THE WEST

Ugh dark temple should be illegal. -_-

I remain very impressed with @rorie's Spelunky ability. That was some amazing carrying and holy shit is it a different kind of fun to play co-op Spelunky with someone who isn't 7. I mean, that's fun too, but playing with someone better than you is dope.

What a great game! So stoked for Spelunky 2! Ready to discover all the crazy shit along side everyone else this time. May have to clear my schedule for a week, so not to get too busy and find out everything's been discovered when I get back.

Guess I should brush up on my Spelunking before release...

This was one of the best giant bomb videos in a long time

Rorie has been the dark horse mvp of the lockdown, delightful content. :)

Great stuff.

What a run!

such a good time.

This was amazing.

Always a big fan of seeing most of the games Rorie enjoys playing, thanks for putting this up on the site!

Rorie watching you play Spelunky is always a good time. It was also great to see Will getting in on the co-op action.

Really awesome stream you all.