Summary of "ProtonJon - Tembo the Glitched Out Elephant"

ProtonJon - Tembo the Glitched Out Elephant

Game Storyline

Tembo the Elephant is a side-scrolling platformer developed by Game Freak and Sega. The story follows Tembo, a “badass elephant,” who fights alongside the “peanut army” against invading forces. The general antagonist resembles a character from the show Flapjack. Throughout the game, Tembo embarks on a mission to save people who then ride on his back. The typical playthrough lasts about five hours.

Gameplay Highlights & Glitches

The video focuses mainly on bizarre glitches and broken mechanics rather than standard gameplay. Key points include:

A major glitch activates a “moon jump” or flying ability by repeatedly pressing the jump button or using certain keybindings.
These glitches cause Tembo to fly uncontrollably, pass through levels, and often fall through the world.
The glitch mode enables rapid stage completion but disrupts the intended gameplay flow.
The streamer experiments with using these glitches for speedrunning, attempting to replicate and master glitch-based flying.
Frequent game-breaking issues arise, such as getting stuck, losing the ability to move, and skipping cutscenes.
The streamer finds the game more fun and interesting with glitches, despite its broken state.
The glitches may be linked to using an Xbox controller; unplugging it sometimes resolves the issues.
Various attempts are made to toggle settings and restart the game to either fix or trigger glitches.
Despite the chaos, the streamer manages to complete a few stages using glitch techniques.
The glitch mode is humorously compared to a “two-controller glitch percent speedrun” due to its chaotic nature.
The streamer expresses disappointment when the game eventually fixes itself and returns to normal.

Strategies & Tips

The moon jump glitch allows players to bypass most obstacles and stages quickly.
Jumping over certain obstacles can help resolve some stuck points.
Avoid saving people riding Tembo’s back to prevent triggering some glitches.
Glitch flying can be somewhat controlled by learning specific hover or jump tricks, though these are inconsistent.
Restarting the game or unplugging the Xbox controller may either fix or trigger glitches.
The glitch mode could be used for speedrunning, but it remains unpredictable.
When not glitched, the game plays like a mix of Donkey Kong Country Returns and Rayman, featuring solid platforming mechanics.

Final Thoughts

The streamer enjoyed the glitch-filled playthrough more than the normal game. Although broken, the game appears fun and well-designed under normal conditions. The glitches create a unique and entertaining experience that often overshadows the intended gameplay. The streamer humorously wishes for a dual-controller setup to control both glitch and normal Tembo simultaneously. The video ends with a blend of frustration and amusement, embracing the glitches as part of the game’s charm.