If you beat Ego, you can overcome anything. 

Listen man i just saw metal sonic and clicked

I think it's so cool you used Sonic CD as an example of overcoming our struggles. I do feel there's a Metal Sonic inside us all.

Dont ever stop making videos like this, you have no idea the amount of people you are helping with these perspectives

One thing I want to point out, that might also interest you, is your channel really does embody Sonic. You not only have a passion for breaking down the classic sonic games, but then you inspire people with words like Sonic does. Idk I just thought that was…Neat!

i just wanna say that all of your videos really inspire me, not to be a youtuber or whatever but to make me think about me and my life and how to be a better person. ive been struggling to make sense of my life and relationships for years and your channel really helps put some of the puzzle pieces into place. some people might just look at you and go "hes the youtube guy who plays sonic and talks about random shit" but to me youre videos are so much more than you could imagine

I love it when a sonic video turns into a Spider-Man video, it happens more often than you think.

15:52 the one thing genisis does that netendont

spiderman 3, sonic CD, and mental well-being all covered in one single video? awesome🙌 stoked for more retro games & talk videos.

Stopped for what looks to be a Sonic OVA reference, stayed for an insightful Sonic CD Gameplay.

You know, you make an excellent point about the comparison of Vegeta and Metal Sonic. They are truly identical in more ways than I originally believed. It’s true Metal Sonic literally pushes himself to the brink of destruction just for that small small chance of defeating Sonic. Not kill him, not cheat, but to truly destroy what Sonic’s all about. The reason why he has this drive is because, if he can beat Sonic, he’ll no longer have to face about how wrong he is about being the REAL Sonic and how powerless he really can be. Like if you really think about it, the ultimate sad truth about Metal Sonic is he is forever in a race he can never win. In other words, he was born to lose and that’s a very harsh truth to deal with when you believe you’re made in the image, a better image, of someone else and don’t take the time to look at your own flaws, hence ego is the result. This is sad truth because Metal Sonic can win, he just has to follow his own way, but he’s too blinded and prideful by his ego to do that and just can’t let go

Metal sonic = False Ego Self Image Shadow = ...the shadow? (but also in my opinion a better representation of ego ergo ultimate lifeform, real hedgehog, etc.)

I'm super impressed at how you can maintain a clear train of thought and a monologue clear of "ums" and "uhhhs" all while playing a video game. Great video as always, and my goddam ego is jealous because this is exactly the kind of video I'm struggling to make too 😆

I dont know what your calling these videos, whether it be motivational, therapeutical, persepctive piece, gaming, inspirational... but whatever you call it, I feel better after watching it. (Im not depressed or anything) just better. So thank you sir!

As a "Content Creator" on RU-vid (I also really hate that term). I just wanted to stop by and say, Thank you NeatOnTheRocks! I have been caught in the endless spiral of watching RU-vid videos on how to gain more views. I stumbled upon your honest open videos about making RU-vid videos, and it's exactly the type of positive boost I have been needing this entire time. Thank you for the inspiration I surely needed right now. long live old school Sonic 🤘

Hey man, I really wanted to thank you for talking about your ex. I had a similar situation and she really messed me up for a long time. Hearing other men talk about suffering and working through that kind of abuse is really affirming in a world that would otherwise make me feel like I'm just exaggerating or whining, you know? So thank you. I love these videos. Keep at it.

Ego is our enemy

These videos have given me an entirely different perspective on spider man 2. When i watched the movie for the first time, i was young enough to not think about philosophical ideas. What is really interesting is how open one's mind becomes to ideas when they realise the ego that they built up. One's image of themselves shatters and it leads to a period of reflection, new ideas and a period of growth. Plz make making such videos cause I really like how they give my brain food for thought instead of living a mindless brain rotten life

what a banger of a video to listen to while I make breakfast. thanks for the reminders and illustrations

Honestly, in my youtube career I still think my nemesis isn't really my own ego, since I'm finally letting go of that obsession over sub and view counts, but instead, it's just that I'm being too ambitious for my own good. I've had a poll on my channel a few months ago (sorta), asking exactly that, then I waited and the most picked answer was along the lines of "yes, you're being too ambitious for your own good". And to be blunt, they are right. If I can allow myself a tiny metaphor, I feel like I'm the GameFreak of myself: I have the ideas, but lack the time to apply them fully and make a good execution. Which, if you snoop around the channel, you can definitely notice in a bunch of my videos. I had to delay the release of a series' prologue video, mainly because I was at a good progress and thought I could finish it by the end of a month, which obviously, in the end I didn't do. But to this day, I'd say it's one of my videos with the "best" animation, granted, with a few flaws

0:02 hi nice seeing you😊

this conversation about ego in sonic games got me thinking about frontiers for the first time since i originally played it. specifically sage and what makes her different from metal, maybe more like shadow. (quick clarification i have NOT played the free dlc yet, i lost my save when i switched systems and i’ll replay the game…eventually. this may have changed in the dlc idk) she’s a VERY ego driven character at first, almost everything she does is to impress eggman and to feed her ego in the process. it isn’t until the final act of the game where she gradually abandons her ego in favor of genuine connection and she makes one final act completely in favor of what she believes in. she sees sonic fight through rhea island (commonly criticized part of the game but i personally loved it! it’s ouranos island that dragged on way too much imo) and she’s inspired by him. she did what she did because for once she cared about other people, her father just as much as everyone else. i’ll update this once i play that dlc, assuming the writing stays as good as it is in the base game i’ll probably have a lot more to say about that comparison aha

14:25 absolutely love the timing of the analogy of your ex making you feel small combined with the moment you become little Sonic. Also, the ending is legendary. Differentiating the real "end goal" for both games.

So, I started rewatching Sonic Adventure 2 playthroughs cause it was from my childhood, and I've been a musician for years (I'm 24), and I take the algorithm blessing me with your videos as a sign to keep going. I was really fearful that seeing the title and thumbnail together wasn't going to be what I thought it was, but your formula is actually exactly what I needed. I'll try and provide updates on the other vid on becoming a RU-vidr. Just met you today, but, thanks.

Your videos really make me more confident

Ngl just by listening to you while working makes me feel smart. Keep this up Man!

When you tied in that Metal Sonic analogy into the point you were making it blew my mind a little lol. Great game analysis

Every video ive watched from so far has somehow talked directly to me and adress the exact problems im facing and for that thank you for making these videos.

I literally subbed about 30 minutes ago and already got a new video to watch.

just finished the 3rd video in this playlist, im charging my drawin tablet rn. finally🤦‍♀️ uh.. thanks❤️

Found your channel with the "You should be a RU-vidr" vid. You're making great stuff and are an inspiration. Keep up the good work :)

Absolutely loving the classic game plus philosophy combination. You have a knack for making this all seem so conversational and incidental. It is inspiring for what I am trying to do with my own streams/videos.

This is one of your videos that’s made me reflect the most

Amazing Video!, and thank you for telling me this stuff!, it gives me determination to believe more in myself!

Enjoying your analogies on life and games. Reminds me of old childhood talks. New subscriber here and liking the videos.

Thank you. Recently started going through a slump after focusing too much on numbers. The part specifically about rewriting the past really spoke to me. This video helped a lot (the Metal Sonic & Spider-Man 2 analogies itched the right part of my brain).

This is so refreshing. We went through a similar arc, in that we used to derive something useful from JP, JRE types. And tbh, I'll be forever grateful to them for that, as I think it did yield some positive results, despite the "toxic positivity" you speak of. And I agree, we probably both accrued many negative characteristics while looking up to these types. But perhaps it was necessary to arrive where we are now, with more clarity. You sound like JRE type motivation, if it was nice. Pleasant. Warm. Comfy. It feels like there is much less of a problematic ego that positions itself higher than others. Anyways, your videos align with where my own journey is at so I've subbed a eagerly await more. Also, I too have become disgusted by the word "content", and yet I still use it. It weirds me out when I see people using it, and you can tell they aren't at all disturbed by it. That person then seems more like an AI just churning out stuff because beep bloop beep bloop. Ramble over, thanks again!

No lie, I feel like we are the same person😂 You love Sonic, your deep into psychology, and you watch game grumps. And when I started getting attention and big numbers on my videos I started to crave that more and more until that was my only motivation. You've helped me a lot man. Thank you for existing❤

Damn you really made a good point, I actually appreciate you a lot for this because I was wondering if some decisions I took were for the right or if I should expect more out of people's reactions to the things that I do for them, guess I was about to sorta fall into some sort of trap, you're a big help to be honest and it really helps clear my head, thanks a lot! I'll just stay true to my own values and continue giving help to others because that's simply what I really want to do, thinking about it in a different way I never really wanted to expect something out of just helping people, it was simply because I can't ignore the right thing to do.

Discussing things you have learned about cultivating awareness and touching on old teachings that you have been very clearly studying is a neat pairing with gameplay videos you are making. You have a way of integrating it into a digestible format for people who have never looked at or discovered these types of teachings and lessons. I see you friend. From one philosophical nerd to another, I think it's great what you are doing.

i didnt know i needed sonic philosophy in my life bro. wonderful channel

I absolutely love your videos. Thank you so much for the upload.

I was expecting a Sonic rant and somehow got something even greater, excellent video with a great message, fantastic job!!! :D

i love this guys videos man, like this is so motivational

Brother I love your videos, for some reason what you say is what I needed to hear.. keep it up lml

Totally needed this video man. It was super encouraging and helpful for me. Thank you!

He made it, once again!

thank you. this was a deep cut that i needed.

Thank you for your authenticity, man. You're inspiring me to pursue my goals too! After all, why not?

Great video, you are very good at explaining concepts like these. Don’t stop making these vids!

I really like your videos. I have only saw 2 (yet) but I like your messages

#helped WOW finnaly i resolved the puzzle of my brain

Definitely needed this video, i always say a warrior's most important battle is with themselves. this is/was my relationship with doom eternal, i bought it a year ago and loved it so much that i actually got into doom and the metal genre. 10 months ago my mother passed away, it put me in the worst mindset that i could possibly be in considering im already a pretty negative person. once i felt like i could pick up a controller i got obsessed with eternal all over again, but for all the wrong reasons. Instead of it being something i did for fun, like all games, it became something i did out of anger & hate, to drain out the voices, to drain out my own. It changed me psychologically, changed the way i played, the way i thought, it made me feel like i was avenging my mother somehow & that's what i used to justify being addicted to it and feeling that way. I became the best, developed that ego, and that ego manifested into the final boss & into the motto that i live by. Unfortunately, i only reached the final phase of the dark lord, i didn't finish job because it's time for me to truly fight myself, not on a controller & not infront of a screen. I only have 1 demon left to kill, and to anyone who's still fighting their's, Rip 'n Tear, until it is done.

great video x3 i love the metal sonic comparison

genuinely these videos are actually so fucking good. they feel like sniper shots pointed at my head--not just in the topics, but also in the fact that, of all things, the points are being made while you're playing Sonic games should go without saying, but i have both liked and subscribed. thank you for making such quality content!!!!

Underrated Channel

"To live a life of power, you must have faith that what you believe is right, even if others tell you you're wrong. The first thing you must do to live a life of power is to find courage. You must be ready to reach beyond the boundaries of Time itself. And to do that, all you need is the will to take that first step...."

Hey buddy, I see a lot of your videos and I became a huge fan of your channel, your videos bring hope to me. I'm a Indie Game Developer and Artist, I dont have a good setup and good skills neither but I have hope and dedication, I really want to developer amazing games and I wanna thank you for everything

Love your videos. Helps me through hard times tbh. Pls make more and stay yourself. Stay healthy and kind

This video deserve more view ❤

5:07 i do like octavio too

That is an amazing thumbnail.

Spiderman 2 is one of my favorite movies as well bro.

What a coincidence this is that I'm feeling this way and this video comes out. I needed this. Thank you.

why does this hit hard ngl

Great video, keep them coming

I can totally relate to that personality development through high school. Thank you for making this video and talking about this.

My goal is to not give up

What a great video!

Im a new content creator on a different channel and I want you know this video helps me alot thank you.

i sure hope the final boss in my life is metal sonic

goated motivational vids man

Yay, more platitudes! Nothing makes me feel better than listening to someone _lie to my face about how I can be better_ while simultaneously reminding me that it's *_my fault I'm in this place to begin with!!_* This does WONDERS for my mental health, thank you!!

I really like your content ! and thank you for making it

Yo Great videos bro getting alot of inspiration from it my man keep creating!

Bro your a litteraly based

Just wanted to stop in and say hello to a thumbnail wizard. Okay, do carry on.

I definitely get in my own way all the time. I’m just starting my RU-vid journey and I have a couple of videos and I unfortunately know I’m the type that if a video doesn’t do well I’m gonna take that as a reflection of my person even though that’s not the case so I’m trying hard to just enjoy the experience of making these videos and hopefully teaching someone something in the process

fire video 🤘🏼

I want more. MOAR

Can you make a video on how you make your thumbnails? I love the effect. Also good point, Ego can make us do dumb things

Live and learn…

Man I wish there was some guy that embodied everything bad in my life that I could beat up and feel better... *Unless it was Sephiroth, I'm not fighting him*

What makes me stuck in place is when other stuff plays part in the whole thing, like the environment, family, work, etc. All these makes how I look at myself different every single time and my mood is defferent. Sometimes I could be happy for no reason, suddenly I'm just crying. I don't really know where lies the line that seperates the inner factors from the outside ones, I don't know who exactly is me anymore.

thank you

Dr.ego man Sonic’s worst enemy

7:57 Eggman is poop poop for giving Sonic a Dislike

Ego is called Nafs for us it's the main final teaching of Shia Islam

Guy Ritchie's Revolver core

I'm not ready.

1:10 79 rings

15:19 you also have to destroy the Robot Generators. This happened to me also on the Mobile version.

I feel like I'm watching an episode of Blue Lock!

Blue Lock Fans Watching This: 😢

I saw Sonic The Hedgehog, so i clicked and watched

Kakaroooooot!

Heya NeatOnTheRocks, saw your video on editing but I have a question, how do you make thumbnails?

2:36 :D

0:29 You are telling Me that could do this whole time? Bruh :(

You should try Celeste

Wait, how does someone double parking force you to double park? If there are three spaces and someone parks over two of them then surely you just park in just the third spot without going over the line. You don't have to park right next to the double parker. I confused.