MatPat's Game Lab — Season 1, Episode 8: The Science of Sword Fighting! (For Honor)

Episode synopsis

For the finale of Game Lab Season 1 I wanted us to go out in style…so I decided to SIEGE MY OWN CASTLE! Or at least, a castle I rented for a day. This was one of the most fun episodes to make in the entire series—I got to learn sword techniques, dress in historic armor and stab the Beard Bros. IN THE FACE! When you think about comparing these games to real life, you think about the weapons and the armor, but you DON’T think about the adrenaline, the fatigue, and the idea of complete strangers running at you with axes. It’s a lot more intense and a lot more dangerous than I ever anticipated!

About MatPat's Game Lab

MatPat of The Game Theorists Youtube channel puts game mechanics to the test in real life with the help of experts alongside fellow Youtubers. After some training, they compete to see who can conquer the game's challenges.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Can Gamers SURVIVE the Real Mirror's Edge?
• E2Soccer + Cars = AWESOME (Rocket League)
• E3Can Gamers Defuse BOMBS? ft. Game Grumps (Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes)
• E4DON'T GET CAUGHT! Stealthing like Metal Gear Solid
• E5Surviving Five Nights of FEAR!
• E6OSTRICH JOCKEYS?! (Final Fantasy XV)
• E7Are YOU Being HACKED? (Watch Dogs 2)