10 More Excellent Let's Play Series Courtesy of Kikoskia on YouTube

I admit it...even after being a subscriber of his channel for nearly four months now, I simply cannot get enough of Kikoskia and his incredible Let's Play videos on YouTube. I know I have said it before, but if you do not know who this entertainment genius is, check out my review of his channel and any of the lists with his videos that I have written in the past and find out why watching his videos is well worth your time. It is time foe me to make another compilation, but this time, it does not relate to any particular category, nor will I put the games in any particular order. Instead, I am simply going to take ten of Kiko's Let's Play series that I have enjoyed and have not included on any other list and place them here. The list is current as of October 6, 2009. Here they are, ten more reasons why Kiko's videos are among the best ever to hit YouTube...

Mario's Early Years: We all know that Mario has a knack for defeating evil turtles, but did you know that he was the star of a trio of games designed for preschoolers? These games were created to teach young children such basic concepts as the alphabet, counting, and opposites. Here, Kiko teaches everyone else why these games are proof that Mario and education do not seem to mix. He breezes through the rather simple activities, wonders why multiple characters share the same voice, and even makes a Hotel Mario reference. The hilarious ending is also well worth checking out, and thus this quick play through of three of the lesser known Mario games is very entertaining from beginning to end.

Kirby's Dream Land: When King Dedede makes off with all the food in Dream Land, only Kirby, in his debut adventure, has the power to stop the king and save the land's inhabitants from starvation. What makes this series worthwhile is not only seeing how far Kirby has come since his first quest, but also some ingenious touches from Kiko. Early on, he sings about the game's plot, and in so doing adds one more tune to his greatest hits collection (Kiko's singing is a common part of his walk throughs, if you didn't know). He also encourages Kirby to dance every time the little guy beats a boss. While the game is rather short, it is a sweet ride, and Kirby fans are sure to love it.

Lands of Lore: Guardians of Destiny: Luther, son of the villainous Scotia, endeavors to try and become a hero while finding the cure for a curse that randomly changes him into a lumbering giant or a tiny lizard. Fans of the first Lands of Lore game will be pleased to see characters from, and references to, that title, which happened to be Kiko's first play through. In addition, Kiko simply cannot get enough of Luther's brilliant dialog, and he also complains about having to make difficult jumps in spots and panics when a huge flood comes along. Like the first game, this is a remarkable adventure, and Kiko's narration really adds to the overall experience.

Mortal Kombat 4: This is the Game Boy Color version of the fighting game in which Sub Zero fights through a series of opponents in short order. I really mean short in this case, as this is one of the few games that Kiko managed to complete in a single video. However, it is nearly seven minutes' worth of hilarity, as Kiko is appalled by the game's poor graphics and shocked by how simple it is to beat up on his enemies. It is extremely funny, and it is the best of Kiko's single video Let's Plays, though I admit that all of them are truly amazing in their own right.

Ultima VII: The Black Gate: Can the Avatar save the world from the maniacal Guardian, or will he fall victim to a habit of theft and murder? Kiko does his best to achieve both goals with the aid of seven valuable party members, including the notorious thief Iolo. Watch as Kiko gets lost from time to time, complains about his teammates getting hungry on a consistent basis, and at one point, uses a spell to destroy almost every single person in the entire world! It is a long adventure, to be sure, but you are in for a real treat here. Actually, this series is still a work in progress as of October 6, 2009, but it should be finished or very nearly finished by the time you read this.

Ironsword: A powerful wizard named Makil has returned, and only Kuros can stop him, but first, he will need to obtain the pieces of the mighty Ironsword hidden throughout the land. This game, the winner of Kiko's special vote to commemorate hitting the 5,000 subscriber mark, becomes the subject of one of the best of his faster play throughs to date. Witness Kiko getting through such difficult challenges as making precise jumps and avoiding enemy attacks, and listen to some more of his awesome singing and even a Captain Planet reference. Also, you will be on the edge of your seat as Kiko tries again and again to defeat the final boss. Will he succeed? If you watch this superb walk through of this game made by Rare, you will find out.

Albion: On a mysterious planet, Tom Driscoll finds a world filled with friendly beings and a rich environment, and uncovers a sinister plot by his company to destroy such a wondrous place. This particular play through gives Kiko a chance to share another of his trademarks with the world: his amazing voice acting talents, providing voices that fit each character perfectly. He also makes a remark about having to find a Viagra-style item and finds ways to deal with even the toughest of foes. At 183 videos, this is Kiko's longest series so far, but don't let its length keep you from watching this amazing story, made even better with Kiko's wonderful commentary.

Pac-Man: There is no denying that this is a video game classic...on the arcade. On the Atari 2600, it is a different story. The fruit has turned into little bars, and the ghosts constantly teleport all over the place, making it much harder for Pac-Man to progress. In this single video walk through, Kiko comments about how the game does not do the video game icon justice, and towards the end, hilariously insists that he will not play through it again. The game may have played a factor in the infamous video game crash of the 1980s, but this quick play through does provide us with nearly ten minutes' worth of clever narration that goes well with this unusual variation of an arcade legend.

E.T. The Extra Terrestrial: One of, if not the most, infamous games in existence has E.T. trying to locate the pieces of his phone so that he may call the mother ship and return to his home planet. In just one video, Kiko shows how the game is not quite as bad as most people think it is while trying to collect the missing pieces and avoid capture from the government. Will he be able to phone home before running out of energy? You will see for yourself as you witness the game that has become notorious for nearly causing the video game industry to collapse for good.

Rise of the Robots: Strong robots are trying to fight for supremacy, and a cyborg heads out to be the strongest of them all. For a game released in 1994, it has impressive graphics and a great soundtrack...and not much else going for it. Kiko comments about how easy and short this fighting game is as he merely uses kicks and traps his opponents in a corner in order to beat them. At the end, you get a hilarious suggestion of what to do if you were to obtain a copy of the game. Be sure to check out this short series to see how not to make a fighting game, and to hear some more incredible commentary.

There are just so many enjoyable videos that Kiko has made since he started in January 2008, and the games listed above are just a few shining examples of what make his videos worth watching. All the witty remarks, all the singing, all the voice acting...every little thing that Kiko adds to these titles make them wonderful experiences. You can bet that Kiko will not stop with these and other videos, as he surely has some surprises in store that he can unleash at any moment. It will be interesting to find out what he will be up to next. If you have not seen any of these videos and would like to check them out, here is the address:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Kikoskia

You certainly will not regret checking out these and other videos that Kiko has posted. I have said it before, and I will say it again: Kiko is an amazing commentator whose videos will keep you coming back for more all the time!