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@geraq0

2 жыл бұрын

To me one of the most memorable moments was when you traveled to the past to save the bird that died in the volcano. All the time-travelling tornado segments were awesome and were full with references to mythology and literature (remember the red slippers?). This is a beautiful little game and it is a shame that so few people know about it. Great video, keep it up!

@acuerden

2 жыл бұрын

The weird ending kinda ruins it. The solution to racism is to make sure the groups never meet?

@severintw

2 жыл бұрын

@@acuerden nice spoiler for those that haven’t played it yet.

@Queron81

2 жыл бұрын

When you entered this weird magic forrest and something unexpected was happening to you. This part of the game was really great. Also the part in the desert palace (in the past).

@PNNYWZEPRODUCTIONS

Жыл бұрын

This was a well done review, man. I'll give u a sub and check ur other work

This, Beyond Oasis, and Landstalker were some of my favorite sega games.

@xjpfxei

2 жыл бұрын

I know that Light Crusader and Shining Force a bit different style, but they also in my favorites list

@eldontyrellcorp

2 жыл бұрын

And let's not forget shining force 1/2. Very good games !!

@nzjeff05

Жыл бұрын

Everything mention in yours and the replies to your comments are all top-tier Genesis RPG games!

@planescaped

Жыл бұрын

I loved Beyond Oasis, couldn't stand Landstalker though.

This is one of my favorite games of all time. Most memorable moment - without spoiling the story - is a boss that is 'easy' to beat and who talks to you afterwards. Her message is... well I was ten when I first played this game, and I still think about what that character said.

@andrebmkt

2 жыл бұрын

Hey what does she say? I don't mind spoilers!

@allasar

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrebmkt she is the mother of all monsters in the world. The monsters you have been killing all game long. You go back in time and kill her heart and she doesn't fight back. She just asks why you are killing her and her children. Basically, these "monsters" were fugitives from another world trying to survive. It was us, the player, who attacked the monsters and not the other way around, like the game had us believe.

@andrebmkt

2 жыл бұрын

@@allasar "Oh, oh! I'm sorry monster mama. I inherited this sword and just HAD to try it!"

Genesis did have one of my all time favorite rpgs in Phantasy star 4.

@ChaoticNeutralAnimation

2 жыл бұрын

Gotta second this, Phantasy Star 4 is amazing

@mademedothis424

2 жыл бұрын

Soleil, Story of Thor, PS4, Shining Force 1 and 2... there were great RPGs in there, just... not as many or as high profile as in the SNES. On purpose, I think. The Mega Drive was the fast CPU console and all about the arcade ports, the slower RPGs benefitted the higher color depth and clever visual tricks the SNES had, so it was a bad thing to emphasize for the brand.

Being a big Zelda fan back in the day, I borrowed this game from a friend (along with his megadrive) in '95, although here in the UK it was called Soleil (which is the french word for the sun). Anyway, the most memorable moment was being able to speak to a flower for the first time!! That was wierd to say the least. I was originally disappointed in the way the game differed from a Link to the Past, but that's it's strength. But enough is familiar to appeal to fans of that games and the story has a some interesting themes, examining what makes a monster. Bottom line is, this game is so good that it was the first game I sought out after eventually picking up a megadrive of my own a few years ago.

@robertskitch

Жыл бұрын

Besides sun I believe that soleil is also another name for sunflower, which I'm guessing, considering that every other place in the game except for the Tower of Babel area is named after flowers, is probably what the devs were going for.

@8bitsnkboy472

Жыл бұрын

@@robertskitch hmmm, you know that does make a lot of sense when you think about it... well, apart from the french word for sunflower being tournesoleil (or more commonly tournesol). Definitely something to think about, regardless.🤔

@robertskitch

Жыл бұрын

@@8bitsnkboy472 Yeah, that's why I said it's 'another name' for sunflower. It's not the common name. I would have said that the devs were using the word primarily for the sun meaning too, except for the fact that they're pretty consistent with the flower naming scheme: Rafflesia Training School; Dahlia Valley; Anemone Coast; Hot Daisy; Burn Daisy; Iris Region; Camellia Desert; Castle of Freesia; Root Temple... Well, Root Temple isn't flower-themed, but it's still plant-themed. Also, it's not listed on the map but all the animal villages are named Lily: Water Lily (Anemone Coast); Medium Lily (Iris Region); and Small Lily (Camellia Desert); and in the manual the strange forest with the slimes and spellcasters is called Magic Rose. So yeah, about a dozen or so places/place names that *all* fit with the flower/plant theme. At this point I think it would be a bit odd if the town of Soleil wasn't named for the flower. We should bear in mind that the devs are Japanese, so even if it might be an uncommon use for the word in French that might not actually mean anything to them. I am guessing the devs probably did know that soleil meant *both* sunflower and sun and might have decided to use it *because* of the double meaning. Kind of like how 'anemone' is a flower name but 'Anemone Coast' is probably also a reference to sea anemones.🤷‍♂ Sorry for the long post. 😅

@8bitsnkboy472

Жыл бұрын

@@robertskitch No need to apologize for an excellent post, my friend. I kind of understood your point the first time around, but thanks for clarifying. Thanks for another great read! 👍

One of the best games I have ever played. The story is really engaging as it goes on and on. The characters (especially the animals) are really intriguing and charming. And to top it all off, the music is fantastic and is up there as one of the best soundtracks for a SEGA Genesis game in my opinion. I’m extremely thankful to own a complete in box copy of this rare gem. The cover art for the American version was also really cool with the long sword and the dark sky background. Definitely one of the Genesis’s best.

A mint cib copy of Centy is the prize of my game collection, Excited for this video, my favorite part of the game is the monster village with the witch and snow.

@gjergjaurelius9798

2 жыл бұрын

Got mine during the birth of the retro gaming boom around 2004....ish? Anyway got it off ebay CIB for $15!🤯

The kart racing is legitimately fun. I had this upon release. This was probably the first or second cardboard boxed Genesis game I ever had. I bought this because I was so jealous of the SNES with Zelda, but all I had was a Sega. The Genesis game Addams Family Values is another Zelda styled top down game I had to have to fill that gap. I still haven't beat Beyond Oasis.

I remembering loving it BECAUSE it was exactly like link to the past but with its own flavor and story, that is what gave it it's charm imo

I hope Sega puts out a Sega Genesis Mini Model 2 that includes Crusader of Centy plus a few other games that deserved to be on the Mini such as Herzog Zwei, Rocket Knight Adventures, MUSHA, and Shining Force II.

Yeah genesis needed this early in it's lifespan. And phantasy star 4 was what 2 should have been.

6:39, and here we are, today! on the new mini console!

Sega of America had no expectations for this game to sell. It was passed up by them and it had to be published by Atlus. This game was part of the Sega of Japan's "Mega RPG Project". SOJ tried to appeal more to Japanese gamers after catering to the West for the majority of the consoles lifespan. Because of SOJ's push for more RPG's from mid 94' to early 95' Sega got numerous high quality action adventure games. Monster World IV, Popful Mail, Crusader of Centy, Beyond Oasis and Light Crusader. Beyond Oasis being the best action adventure of the 16-bit era. The Genesis almost got Shining Wisdom aswell but SOJ moved it to the Saturn during development. Sega also published a combined five JRPG's/SRPG's with SOJ's "Mega RPG Project" to me those genre's are unplayable so I don't know how good those games are.

@Xygor

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all of this info!

@supersexysega

2 жыл бұрын

@@Xygor You're welcome. Good job covering Crusader as its still underrated. I guess that's a good thing because it already goes for $2,000+ in very good condition complete in box. If it had Zelda attached to it's name could be $10,000 🤷🏼‍♂️

@mademedothis424

2 жыл бұрын

Story of Thor is such an amazing game. I had not played a Zelda game at that point (had a computer through the 8 bit era and a Mega Drive on the 16 bit gen), so it was a revelation to me. But even now, having played all the 2D Zeldas SoT is one of the best Zelda-likes ever. From the music to the clean, anime visuals, the hard push to fighting game-like combat mechanics that actually work and the clever use of the summons, it's great. At the time it was dinged for being a bit too handholdy and a bit short, but if anything those things make it hold up better. Better than Soleil, IMO. Better than LTTP, in fact. Yeah, I said it.

Finding Sonic on the Beach was so cool! I wish Sonic Boom had made fun of Sonic using the word "Gallant".

@Xygor

Жыл бұрын

I know, right?

Bro I’m loving the pace your throwing these videos out at!!! Thank you for your work I’m a big fan

Great game report sir, thanks for reminding me to play through this amazing game. Being now 43, I would say better late than never. By 1995 I had my Japanese PlayStation and my 16 bitters were gathering temporary dust😉🇦🇺👍

Crusader of Centy...man that brings back memories. Genesis fan first and foremost, best and favorite rpg is on it. Most memorable moment was facing the dragon with the sword and shield. Really enjoyed that fight. I saw my older brother play it first. He actually had to start over since he glitched the game in the ice castle. He somehow didn't go down into the water level after, went on to the tower and made it to the top but the catipiller never left the team to become a butterfly so when he did the tower and came back down he was stuck since you needed the power of the butterfly to escape.

Damn, i LOVED this game when i played it via emulation. Really underrated. Great video! :)

Shadowrun imho was the best rpg on sega. Will have to give this one a go. 😁

@gjergjaurelius9798

2 жыл бұрын

How did you like the SNES version? I can't decide.

On the subject of hiddem gems, Dyna Brothers (1 and 2) on the SEGA Mega Drive is a unique japanese exclusive, automatic(?), RTS where you direct colorful dinossaurs against aliens! Its the definitive SEGA Hiddem gem! The soundtrack is great and its gameplay is a classic example of easy to learn and hard to master. Please pleease help give this game more visibility! it really deserves.

I haven't played this game befor but I will soon

Loved Crusader of Centy. Proud to still have that gem CIB. Great video.

@Xygor

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Loved this game. Buttery smooth gameplay, memorable tunes, solid dungeons and great bosses. I think it beats out Landstalker and Beyond Oasis, personally.

@geraq0

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely, it was awesome.

"Water/Snake/Hydra Thing" I think you mean a dragon lol But yeah this is one of my favorite games of all time. I bought Crusader of Centy for $1 when my local Hollywood Video went out of business. They were selling all Genesis games for one dollar, so I bought all the ones they still had left. I'm so glad I was able to pick this one up

Used to play it with my cousin who passed away a few years ago We loved rpgs and would go out of our way to play any we found

Definitely my favorite game on the genesis. Catchy music, crazy graphical effects, good story and there's time-traveling!

I gotta get to my yearly playthrough of this soon

To this day this game is a masterpiece to me. Gonna get NSO+ to play it again on the switch.

@Xygor

8 ай бұрын

It really is! Such a great game that doesn't get the attention it deserves.

Your character in Terraria swings his sword like the protagonist of Crusader of Centy

I never even knew this existed back in the day, sadly. Picked a PAL copy up on Ebay for about $40 US back in 2014 or so. Such an unappreciated and largely unknown game.

At the end there, just say "Emulation". We're all thinking it. A vast amount of people emulate games, no game should have a $500+ barrier to entry. Don't treat it like a dirty word. If you want to play a rare retro game (or just any retro game), just use emulation. You're fine. Good video all the same.

@m0arf

2 жыл бұрын

In the words of SNES Drunk "you gotta play it, anywhere you can!" ;)

I remember all of that heavy Boss music! The Genesis sound chip just had it's own sound. Definitely in my top 3 Genesis games!

Crusader of Centy is one of those strange games you hunt down because you remember on some odd RPGamer website a cameo from a certain blue hedgehog, and distinctly looking like Zelda, but you just can't remember the title. As such, said person would discover Beyond Oasis first, since it had better press for some reason, despite it not being Crusader of Centy. That being said, Crusader of Centy is a game I like, and one that does the best it can with the system while attempting to one-up the Zelda formula. Pretty good stuff.

To say this game is the greatest of the genesis is like saying the best the genesis could do was a clone of zelda. The genesis was much more than that.

@bigduke5902

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. While I prefer the SNES, the Genesis really was suited for very different types of games.

Loving these videos man I've watched almost every one of them. This game looks amazing I really want to find a cart in good condition

For me, the Genesis and SNES didn't compete. I got a Genesis when it released as a NES replacement. When the SNES released, I waited and got one about 2-3 years in as a Genesis replacement, as I had discovered (via the Phantasy Star games) that I prefer RPGs over all other console genres. I sadly missed Crusader of Centy. I wish it was available on Steam for cheap like so many other Genesis games are.

@JesusSaves86AB

2 жыл бұрын

It's why many choose emulation.

Newest episode of DrunkFriend sent me here. Absolutely stoked.

@Xygor

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening/watching!

"The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, which many believe was the greatest action adventure game ever released at that point." Those people were Nintendo fanboys.

@sarcasticguy4311

2 жыл бұрын

@Dean Satan Got that right. Y's story was superb compared to Zelda. You didn't need much story back then in most cases but it certainly helps. I've found over the many decades of gaming that Nintendo refuses to grow up with their gamers. They stay barely ten years old and thumb their noses at those of us that made them who they are today.

@Simon-rd3pc

2 жыл бұрын

Jesus guys, sounds like your stuck in a 10 year old's mindset.

@sarcasticguy4311

2 жыл бұрын

@@Simon-rd3pc "You're". I've been playing games for about 40 years and they really aren't getting better. They are simple, thoughtless and vapid. Games of a couple/few decades ago were absolutely not the "cellphone" crap that is pushed today as "gaming".

Might have to replay this sometime. I remember it being a bit too easy in the late game, but it's a solid game with some interesting ideas and surprisingly good top down view platforming. I think I found my first glitch-based sequence break in this game; there's one point where you're going through a dungeon and it's on a timer IIRC, and at some point you can pass through a wall to get through it quicker.

How did I never hear of this back in the day. I loved my Genesis and I love Zelda games.

I personally loved that game

Crusaider of centy, beyond oasis, landstalker and light crusade are all fantastic Sega JRPGS. It's a shame that Sega hasn't made modern sequels aside from the Saturn sequels

I wish they would make a sequel or do a modern remake for this delightful title. Strongly agree with your review.

This game is a gem!

@5:07 Fun fact: those are known as square waves! That's why the Mega Drive (as it's called over here) was so good at sounding like an electric guitar.

THANK YOU, for doing my favorite game of ALL TIME some justice! It was my very first title I beat, and gives me the most heartfelt of memories

@Xygor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it!

SNES graphical quality on a Genesis was the most memorable aspect of the game.

@andyukmonkey

2 жыл бұрын

It was the music for me

@Prizrak-hv6qk

2 жыл бұрын

It's not about "quality" per se, but the characteristics of a cutesy art style and pastel colors. The Genesis could do this style well, as demonstrated by games like this one, as well as Super Fantasy Zone, Magical Taruruto, Monster World series, Ristar, Dynamite Headdy, Sonic 2 and a number others, but since the system was marketed towards a teen market, a lot of devs tried to use more subdued colors for a less cartoony style. Of course, a lot Western devs took this trend too far and in their attempt at "gritty realism", made some really drab-looking games with copious amounts of dithering. In fact, I'd argue that the Genesis palette was a lot more better suited for cartoony than "realistic" which went against its "more mature games" marketing push. I'd also argue that the SNES (without helper chips) would have a lot of difficulty running some of the more-impressive areas in this game, as well as many other late-period Genesis games, at a decent frame rate and without sprite flicker.

I played this game so much as a kid. Love this video and brought back some good memories! thank you :)

My house got robbed in the mid 90s and my shiny new PlayStation was stolen. While I was waiting for the insurance company to replace it, I was forced to step back to 16bit gaming. That's when I discovered this game. It was so good I barely missed the PlayStation. I think it's better than Link to the Past!

I need to check that out!

The serious looking cover-art they made for this cutesy game makes it hilarious 🤣

God damn I love this game. The most memorable thing for me would have to be the soundtrack. The Leviathan theme is my favourite! The first time I played it I beat that boss so fast that I didn't hear the full track!

After all these years I still can't figure out what this ground texture is supposed to be. Water? Snow? 6:15

Man making me wanna play this game, this game was adorable and great, fantastic game.

Worth a playthrough. I liked the weird boss designs like that human shaped creature with a heart shown in the video.

To answer the question. Yes it is.

Subscribed, enjoyed video, thank you! Look forward to more, 👍👏

@Xygor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, many more to come!

The over word map reminds me of pokemon

I would've loved this when I was a kid! Also, what is the song you use for your intro? I can't, for the life of me, remember.

@chrisnorton2356

2 жыл бұрын

It's Magus' battle theme from Chrono Trigger

@draz1000

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisnorton2356 Ah, awesome. Thanks man!

At 4:12, is that the same music as the boss theme of Mario Bros. 2?

Never heard of this game (I was a SNES kid), but it looks amazing. Thanks for the review.

Got a BIC Soleil ad under this on my phone

Great video as always Xygor! The animal system in this game seems really neat. I can't wait to try it sometime

So this is the game that has my name in it. Looks cool!

Good video, I would love to have this cart but can’t see me spending that kind of money.

I remember playing the pal version years ago. Tried to buy a copy recently, and decided I'm going with the $25 repro. 🤣

Custers Revenge need an HD remaster

I liked Landstalker better, in fact I think Landstalker is better then Zelda 3

So the protag is called corona? is he rarely deadly but highly feared?

@elgatofelix8917

2 жыл бұрын

ROFL👏 😂 best comment I seen all day! Hats off to you my friend 👍👍

@mugsofmirth8101

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! This should be top comment.

Yes, this Landstalker and Phantasy Star IV.

First time hearing about this game. Look fun

I disregarded this game because it looked a lot like ALTTP, which I don't like. You convinced me that it's quite different enough. I might try it out.

Looking at your video This looks alot like a cross between Zelda link to past And Secret of Mana. Not a bad thing right

"the protagonist is corona"...

No Battle Mania Daiginjou exists.

Corona? really? little did they know we'd be having a disease with that name in the year 2020. come on, sega.

I hate not liking RPGs, I've missed put on so many good games. I think I'll try this one anyways though, maybe I find a new love for the genre (Action RPGs at least)

One of my all time favourite games. For me it is the story. It gets surprisingly heavy and really makes you think about your actions, even down to cutting grass. Aparantly Linkle Liver story is a vague spiritual successor but Going by gameplay it does not look particularly great.

I bought a retron 5 so I could play super famicon and famicon games that have english patches. Because some games like this one are too expensive to buy. I got a boxed version on famicon and the artwork is very nice and so is the game.

I can't believe that this is real and that I've never heard of it.

Time to fire up the old Mega SG and finally power though crusader of Zelda

I. Ever got to play this back in the day was to young. But if I had a choice between this game and a demand both sitting on pit stools I would take this over the demand these are what I call gems it’s what I hunt for and preserve I am a rom hunter I keep games from fading away.

It is one of the best and I am sure the guy who made undertale had played it as there are similar themes later in that game. Your footage appears choppy in some scenes here, the actual game runs super smooth on real hardware.

Zelda and this clone (w/differences) are not RPGs, they are action/adventures with a bit of RPG elements. Example Tecmo Bowl and Madden are not a Football RPGs, they are Football games with a bit of RPG elements.

i liked this game more than zelda,the only zeldas i enjoyed are 1 and 2 in NES the rest i never understood or liked and the game became more confussing

Greatest game for genesis? simple - Phantasy star 4. My top includes Shining force 1/2,Light Crusader,LandStalker,Langriser 1/2 (known as warsong),Legend of Oasis.

It's called "Soleil" (meaning sun) in French. I would put it on par with Illusion of Time, Tales of Phantasia and the excellent but not masterpiece games of the 16-bit era

Stunning game...One of my favs.

Gunstar Heroes is better. That came out for the Genesis too, right?

The name of the hero thought, for the time now though lol, dont get me wrong i like this kind of zelda look like game

Sega !!

@Xygor

11 ай бұрын

Yep!

I really would love to play this one day. Gameplay looks great and the graphics are incredible. Its so expensive though... but i hate playing genesis on emulators. Thats what the everdrive is for though!

IMO the Genesis actually had better WRPG and SRPG libraries then the SNES in North America it was the JRPG front where Sega got crushed,

@roguerifter9724

2 жыл бұрын

Phantasy Star IV is great, in fact I love the entire pre-MMO Phantasy Star line and wish Sega would revive the turn-based Phantasy Stars but while Sega can easily be argued to have a better average quality they were so much rarer that the overall quality on the SNES was better because it had more highs along with its lows. And too much of the PC engine and PC Engine CD inventory that I recall was Japan only. I loved the first Legend of Heroes game for example but we never got the sequel and while I keep hoping the pre-Trails Legend of Heroes games will be re-released there's no sign of it happening yet.

i really liked phantasy star

W-w-what was the name of the character?

I wish I had seen this game back then. I didn't learn about it until far after it became way overpriced.

Played it on emulators but never for more than a few minutes...

Crusaders of Centy? Is that Japanese for Contra: Hard Corps?

The correct answer to what the best game on the Genesis/MegaDrive is: Landstalker

Yet not ported anywhere, as far as I am aware