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The video explores the world of modding single-player games to enable online multiplayer experiences, focusing on several classic and popular titles. Initially, it features "Bully" and "The Simpsons: Hit & Run," both extensively modded for multiplayer functionality despite their age. The discussion broadens to include games like "Super Mario 64," and various "GTA" titles (San Andreas, Vice City, and GTA 3) where fan communities have created custom skins, maps, and servers for online gameplay.
The "Just Cause" and "Mafia" series are highlighted for their unofficial yet active multiplayer scenes facilitated through mods, which also enhance visual aspects like textures. The video then transitions to modding in the "Fallout" series, noting how updates have enabled expansive multiplayer capabilities, allowing character travel between games and cooperative play through DLC.
Attention is given to the "Elder Scrolls" series—"Morrowind," "Oblivion," and "Skyrim"—and "Subnautica," emphasizing active modding communities that introduce multiplayer functionalities not originally present. Finally, it covers games like "Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time," "Tomb Raider," "The Sims 3 and 4," and "Hollow Knight," all of which have modded multiplayer modes that extend their replay value and community engagement. The video underscores the essential role of the modding community in enhancing and preserving the multiplayer experience across various beloved games.
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In this part of the video, the creator discusses the lack of existing videos on modding single-player games for online play. They decide to fill that gap by focusing on two specific games. First, “Bully,” a game from the early 2000s that has been fully modded for multiplayer since 2014, is highlighted. They mention that although development might have stalled, the mod is still functional and played. They also provide a channel for updates on the mod’s development and assure that links to these mods will be in the description. Secondly, “The Simpsons: Hit & Run” is covered, noted for its extensive modding that includes new skins and cars, allowing online play with friends.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various classic games that have been modified with custom skins, cars, and maps to enhance gameplay. They mention a group called the Donut Team, which actively creates and maintains mods for a certain Simpsons game, although it lacks a large player base. Next, the speaker talks about modders creating maps and challenges for Super Mario 64, enhancing its longevity and fun, particularly through speedrunner versus YouTuber competitions.
They then highlight modded multiplayer versions of classic GTA titles—San Andreas, Vice City, and GTA 3—emphasizing their free availability and the existence of various servers for online play. Lastly, multiplayer for the game Bully is also mentioned as having a similar setup with modded servers, allowing for enhanced online gameplay without any cost.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the similarities in controls and commands across certain games, especially emphasizing that these games still have active player bases. They highlight that despite older multiplayer games still being populated, allowing players to engage with friends. The speaker then moves on to discuss the “Just Cause” series, mentioning that despite the lack of official multiplayer support, mods for PC have introduced online play, making the game highly enjoyable and populated with players. The segment also covers the “Mafia” series, particularly “Mafia I” and “Mafia II,” noting that these games have had online multiplayer modded in, with a solid player base primarily on PC. Modding also allows players to enhance game visuals with texture packs, thus improving the gaming experience.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses multiplayer experiences in various games. They start by mentioning how classic cars in a racing game can be shared between players, making for a cool multiplayer experience. Then, they focus on the Fallout series, highlighting recent updates that allow cross-game character travel, specifically from Fallout 3 to New Vegas, supporting up to 20 players without significant issues. The update also lets players enjoy DLC together. Additionally, Fallout 4’s multiplayer mod is noted for its newer, engaging features, including building structures, with continuous community support enhancing the experience. Finally, the speaker briefly references upcoming discussions on multiplayer experiences in Skyrim, Morrowind, and Oblivion.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the thriving state of multiplayer modes in various games and their updates. They highlight the ability to play online with different mods, noting good population and gameplay experiences. The video touches on the interconnectedness of games like Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim, mentioning the differences in multiplayer features, particularly around Oblivion’s less-documented online mod scene. The segment also covers Subnautica, emphasizing its PC-exclusive multiplayer mod and the general lack of official multiplayer support from the developers. The modding communities add significant value by enhancing the single-player experience with new textures and multiplayer functionalities, often free of charge, and sometimes surpassing the original offerings from developers.
00:15:00
In this segment, the video discusses several classic games that have been adapted to work with online mods, enhancing their multiplayer experience. “Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” is highlighted for its co-op capabilities and the ability to integrate various mods, providing new gaming experiences. “Tomb Raider” games, both original and modern, have been modded for online play. Similarly, “The Sims 3 and 4” are mentioned for their online modifications, allowing players to enjoy the game in a god-like multiplayer mode. “Hollow Knight” is noted for its difficulty and popularity among speedrunners, making it an interesting title for online mods. The video concludes with a promise to provide tutorials for these mods in the description and invites viewers to suggest other games they’d like to see modded for online play.