I played the second one a lot as a little kid, but I could never beat any of the bosses because I couldn't figure out how to use magic. Had no idea until now that it was the select button, wow.

@xXLunatikxXlul

3 жыл бұрын

Love your vids man!

@liamthelegend8615

2 жыл бұрын

Me to

That's my man David Wise making those wonderful tunes.

@niespeludo

5 жыл бұрын

That clears that up. David Wise I a talented man. I still enjoy his DKC compositions.

@lungbutter361

4 жыл бұрын

These games had great music. Dudes good.

@bluestrife28

4 ай бұрын

I never knew this! Makes a lot of sense the first game was one of my faves as a kid even though I sucked at it; but the music was top notch. He’s really a master, doing so much with just a little bit.

@korbandallas8931

Ай бұрын

great music, the nostalgia too

thou hast bestowed upon us a moving picture

Image being able to jump 3 times your own height with steel armour on.

@ItsRetroPlanet

5 жыл бұрын

Arthur from Ghosts N Goblins trumps Kuros. He can double jump with armor on lol

@Smackosynthesis

5 жыл бұрын

You mean how I get out of bed in the morning

@DoughboyJonesmk2

5 жыл бұрын

Gorgo the Orc Technically that's Arthur from Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts. Ghosts N Goblins Arthur jumps once then dies violently somehow.

@Jayce_Alexander

5 жыл бұрын

Forget the armor. How does anyone jump thee times their own weight to begin with? Aren't jumps usually measured in height/distance, rather than weight? :P

@chelocheliniXD

5 жыл бұрын

A tail to fly ?

I, for one, would welcome a baseball game staring Ozzie Smith as long as every time he moves it's by using backflips.

Have the Washington Wizards ever played the Golden State Warriors? You know because Wizards & Warriors? Great video by the way. Great memories.

God, the animation frames on that hawk in II... I'm still so taken aback every time I see it. It's not like it pushed the limits of the NES or anything, you just rarely saw anything move that smoothly on this console.

@cormano64

5 жыл бұрын

Kinda jerky to be honest, but I still appreciate your pointing it out. It really is highly unusual for a NES game.

@mackchop3274

5 жыл бұрын

I was about to comment the same thing. I never played W&W 2 so I've never seen the hawk before and it took me by surprise!

@BeerBaron23

5 жыл бұрын

Same, I had to rewind and rewatch it, the animation frames of that hawk must have taken half the vram of the NES

@ArcaneAzmadi

5 жыл бұрын

It _does_ quite jump out, doesn't it?

@lh9591

5 жыл бұрын

UltimateCarl Doesn’t it remind you of a certain bird that carries you through donkey Kong country 2???

I loved the 3rd game on NES. That was my favorite of the 3 because of the different costumes/powers.

@Halbared

4 жыл бұрын

I had 1&2 but not 3!

@kekeke8988

4 жыл бұрын

@@Halbared Same. I think 3 came out really late or something.

@ulijosephaffiliate2840

2 жыл бұрын

My favorite game too, I liked 2 but W&W3 it’s the best, I was able to beat the game as a Teenager

I love this channel. How do you have time to do it all? Do you have a day job? A family? I really appreciate what you are doing to preserve the history of these games

@combedpubes

5 жыл бұрын

I think he only replies on Twitter :) Great channel though, 100% agree

@rpghero46

5 жыл бұрын

if you want to know more about him i recomend binge watch his videos. he talks about himself in some of them plus his video are so easy to appreciate. he is very down to earth and practical plus i assure you you will find one our two games you will hunt down to pla our add to your collection, and thats why we are fans of the snes drunk.

@GregglyPuff

5 жыл бұрын

He talks about his life during his long plays.

@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials

5 жыл бұрын

He has 78k subs so he might not need a full-time job to make ends meet.

@rpghero46

5 жыл бұрын

@@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials im pretty sure this is a side job/hobbie living off KZread its hard and he makes 1 our 3 vids a week. most youtubers that make a living off KZread need to make content daily.

Man these were some of my favorite games as a kid. Unpopular opinion...I loved the 3rd one. The epicness/ambition of it all made up for it's issues you (accurately) pointed out. At least at the time it was entirely unique.

@lungbutter361

4 жыл бұрын

I loved it too but the end boss was too hard in it and iron sword. Big letdown to get to the end and see that permanent game over.

@gitgeronimo9375

Жыл бұрын

Same. Part 3 still holds up for me. Even more than the first two actually. I did find you can soft lock yourself out of getting all 4 gems if you collect too many other items. Despite its flaws, I love this game!

I have to thank u snes drunk. As a kid my neighbor had this game. I never knew the name and couldn't figure it out until i saw this video. I've got a super console x pro and your videos really help me figure out what to play.

Never played any of these games with the exception of Ironsword, which my grandparents had. The best thing anybody in our family could say about it was that it was better than Deadly Towers, which they also had. Come to think of it: they also had Top Gun, Castlevania 2, and Milon's Secret Castle, which are games that have a bit of notoriety for being on AVGN.

The ironsword W&W 2 title theme music, first stage, and the music in the store minigame are always in my memory...

My personal fav is W&W 3. A friend of mine - whose native language is not English - got to the end and picked the wrong option when he was a kid, because he didn't know enough to understand what should be done. The bad ending screen shall haunt him forever, hahah. I kinda like W&W 1 as well, but absolutely hated W&W 2.

Love your videos man, perfect balance of humour alongside succinct and concise relevant info, great work :)

The NES ones: all of them. Three utterly underrated games. I've never played Fortress of Fear, so I can't speak for that one, but all three W&W games on the NES are underrated gems in the system's library.

@thepolacek

5 жыл бұрын

Jayce I have the gameboy game from my childhood. It's not bad, but definitely an acquired taste.

@HighFiveGhost50

5 жыл бұрын

I played a lot of WWII as a kid. I liked it, but constant damage, the sword attack does suck, and I never knew where the hell I was going. Still enjoyed it and am gonna get back into it on the classic.

@kekeke8988

4 жыл бұрын

I liked the first two games, tried the third one, and just could not stand it.

@zrayburton

4 жыл бұрын

High FiveG I definitely propelled myself into bosses without getting everything I needed and ate sh*t but still was a big fan or WW2 didn’t want to even play the others

the GB Version had an EPIC Theme, incredible tune

@patrikbengtsson3883

Жыл бұрын

The only good thing about the game?

@ice_cube8302

Жыл бұрын

Gameboy one is my favorite in the entire series.

It took me years to figure out the first game as a kid.

Wizards and Warriors looks great for an early NES game. I was always impressed by the animation of the birds in the second one. I suspect they may have used rotoscoping for them.

@Eener1000

3 жыл бұрын

No. Actually, the artist named John Pickford has a blog about his game development from way back with his old files and concept art. He had a book called "Animals in motion" which he used for reference. zee-3.com/pickfordbros/archive/view.php?post=72 here is the link to it :)

Wow, seeing the first W&W instantly took me back to when I was a kid. I had completely forgotten about these games. Great review.

Best intro music on the NES w&w for life.

The original game was great. Had it as a kid. That opening theme always got me ready for a quest like that.

4:30 The whole concept of this guy just lifting you up and throwing you out made me laugh pretty hard. Most games would just warp you out of the shop, but I love that they went through the effort of showing you get kicked out.

Great video, just picked up W&W2 the other day!

The trees and bees level design get a sequel with donkey Kong country!!

Love all the Videos Snes Drunk, Great channel 👍

Absolutely loved this game!! Brings back fond memories. One of the first NES games I rented.

I was searching for years for the title ! Thank you SNES drunk !!!!!!!!

I really like watching these while I do chores around my house, I get learned and stay productive

One of my all time favorites I played the hell outta this game as a kid. I love the music and I got so pumped opening new chests never knew what I’d find

The original “Wizards & Warriors” game was one of the four games I got with my original NES back in Christmas of 1988. (The other three were “Super Mario Bros.”, “Legend of Zelda”, & “Top Gun”). To this day I still have fond memories of the original “Wizards & Warriors” and it was one of the first games I knew the position of every item and secret.

again you mention Faxanadu. why not do a video?

Wizards & Warriors 1 was the very first NES I ever played!! To this day my love for this game and the franchise will never die, I remember being completely blown away by the 1st W&W game back in 1988!! The game and it's soundtrack (especially near death!!) still haunt me to this day!! I wish some would pick up the franchise or do a fan remake/continuation of Kuros and his exploits?! He deserves it that much as we'll never know what happened to him via the 3rd final game. So I sit here still waiting for the franchise to come back but it probably never ever will and that's a great injustice!!!

Everytime I see the Ironsword cover I expect Fabio to say, “I can’t believe it’s not butter”.

I love this channel!

The three NES wizards and warriors games are some of my most played games of my child hood. I love all three regardless of their flaws. Nostalgia is a powerful thing haha

Great video!

I only first discovered this series maybe 5 years ago through the first one of the series. Man was I surprised. Its damn fun. I love how much jumping is in it personally. A true nes platformer.

My main memory of Wizards and Warriors was the Nintendo World of Power novelisation I read when I was a kid. A short but memorable story about a kid being pulled into a magical world to become Kuros' squire on his quest (which was also the same basic plot as the Simon's Quest novelisation). I never played the original, only II and III, and didn't play them very much (it was WAY after the NES died that I finally picked them up).

When I was a little-little kid, like 4 or 5, I used to watch this VHS tape my family somehow acquired that was all tips, tricks, and walkthroughs for various games. I don’t even think we OWNED a single title on the entire VHS, so I’ve no idea why we had it lol. W&W1 was among those games. The walkthrough was this needlessly complex mishmash of various potions and axes and robed figures and keys. I remember a lot of bats and things turning pink, and boots and just the most random shit lol. I hadn’t seen this game in any form since I was probably like 8. So this was a nostalgia trip for sure. That VHS has some fantastic titles. How to refuel and land in Top Gun. Hints for Metal Gear. Pretty sure there was some Megaman 2 in there... I remember some really crazy 80s style screen transitions, like the screen turning into a ball and bouncing around the screen. Pretty sure they used Megaman 2 boss select music in between each chapter... I think it had a commercial for Duncan yo-yos at the beginning 🤔 Man, there’s a BUNCH of memories locked away in there lol. I know that the VHS was not a one-off, and the one we had was like, volume 3 or something. I really wish I knew what it was called, but all I remember was a gold label (maybe?) and the music and voiceover guy, and I’m pretty sure I watched that tape until the VCR ate it 🤷🏻‍♂️ Ah well. Someone out there likely knows what I’m talking about. Wonder if I can find it on KZread 🤔🤔🤔

great take and review on all of them .Music is amazing on all! WW1 is the one i grew up play. tiny bit older and couldn't fine 2. went w 3 and awesome music one again. i liked options a d stoted and build up guy in 3. stiyso VERY challenging like ww1... mostly 4 music! thank you for the review ❤

I love the music in the first game when you go inside a tree.

Nice one am going to check thease out . Thanks Snes Drunk man

A friend of mine just gave it to me in the 4th grade. Truly a hidden gem.

@wrosebrock

5 жыл бұрын

When I first read this, I thought you were saying this just now happened

I WILL have a great rest of my day. Thanks!

Wow, I’d forgotten about Wizards and Warriors! Huge nostalgia trip. Gotta play it again now!

god i love the music of the first game especially when your hp is low,memories

Seeing enemies menacingly charging at you just to die at the tip of your sword is hilarious

the first one is my favorite by far, and i think it's still worth playing!

@7:35 : Townspeople/dogs will not attack you if you are a thief, things in the underworld will not attack you if you are a wizard, and most things in the castle will not attack you if you are a knight (the starting "knight" doesn't count). Only the crossbowmen in the castle and bosses actually attack you if you have the right clothes on. Also, try ducking and attacking -- you only have to tap the button for a quick stab while crouching. It works way better and has better reach than your standard attack.

3:24 the wing flapping animation on the bird is really nice for the nes

I loved these games as a kid. I also had the novels from the Worlds of Nintendo series, Wizards and Warriors, Blaster Master, and Metal Gear. They werent the best books but they made me replay the games more. And the Gameboy version was actually one of the first GB games i ever beat.

My EVIL meter is always full! I'm the one who banished Ozzie Smith into the Mystery Spot on the Simpsons!

Beating Iron Sword once when I was a kid is one of my proudest gaming achievements

Picked up the first one over a month ago and beat it for the first time ever. Need to play the other two

Good morning, SNESdrunk

3:13 "Heart! Gooo Planet!!" The power is yours!!

Hell yeah, they're worth playing today, tmro, and 10yrs from now.

That attack bullshit was the reason why I sold IronSword immediately after buying it. While The Fortress of Fear is a completely different story. I remember buying this game seven fucking years ago and no, I still haven't beaten it. But I don't think this game is bad.

@UltimateCarl

5 жыл бұрын

Heh, I'm with you. It's so hard to hit enemies and even aside from that, it just looks dopey. Your character looks like an idiot clumsily flailing about like it's the first time they've ever swung a sword and barely have the muscles to lift it.

Ww3 is by far the most fun of the series. Theres actual stuff to do n puzzles to solve, trophey trials, class changes...its amazing all over. Theres no need to fight most enemies. If youre the proper class they dont attack you anyway. Its a treasure hunt, not hack n slash.

With the benefit of hindsight, I can say that this game feels like if you made Doodle Jump with D&D elements. The hop-hop-hopping upwards, seemingly on things that should not allow for standing, just reminds me of the chaotic nature of the platforms in DJ

The main theme for the first Wizards and Warriors theme will be playing in my head even after every memory I have is gone. It’s that ingrained in my mind. That last boss that keeps getting a new form had me beat as a kid. I could ALMOST kill it but never did. Finally completed it as an adult. *fist pump*

I had the second one when I was younger...it always interested me. I never figured out how to get past level 1 though.

I remember playing Iron Sword when it came out. That main character looked like John Arbuckle from Garfield to me.

God! I used to have this on the gameboy! never managed to get past the first level because the gameplay was so spastic and rubbery. The music was so hyper and tense too that it would put you off from playing. Neverthless, a good game for its time despite for its quirks.

I can't believe you picked the first two over the third. The third was so good - open-world with RPG elements while still maintaining the platforming of its predecessors. I don't think you gave this one enough thought - the third is objectively better than the previous two.

Something about a guy in full steel armor having this kind of jumping animation always cracked me up.

The eagle animations on 2 are super rad!

One of my fave games, and one I never beat as a youth 😂 there was a fun element of exploration like “what’s behind this rock or what is up in that corner.” I feel like Shovel Knight was inspired 100% by these games.

Loved this game.

One of my favorites as a kid still own it.

Oh dude, I played this one as a kid, but I misremembered the name as Ghouls and Ghost, haha. Thanks!

I always loved this game, even though the platforming is a bit floaty and slippery

These are good vids

This game may have been my first "retro" game purchase back in like '99. I already had Iron Sword for years by then.

Great video. One little thing, though. In the third game, there's another way to attack. You hit down and B and you attack way faster than if you hold B and hit a direction. I feel like most people do down and B and ignore the other attack system.

nice! I am a big fan of the second one, there is some neat tricks you can use to keep the magic attack from one level into the next, by firing it at the piece of ironsword after defeating a boss. I agree the first 2 are much better than the third game

Ironsword has oodles of atmosphere, I love it! W&W1 was mostly made by Tim Stamper who is a co founder of Rare and like said, they contracted the Pickford brothers for W&W2 and 3. They have a very interesting blog about developing these games with concept art. I can't find the source, but apparantly their development on W&W3 got cut short and they couldn't put in everything they wanted.

The second NES game was one of my first games. Perhaps my Grandma got it for me so she could look at the cover? I really enjoyed this as a child: it seemed very mysterious. Going to into the clouds to meet an Eagle, the whole thing was very different.

I still have PTSD from 2. It was more than my young brain could handle at the time. I wanted to love the game, but it always kicked my butt. Just seeing some of these clips gave me flashbacks.

2 is one of my all time favorites

Favourite nes game of all time!

One of my fave nes games. My brother and I loved this and faxanadu.

Loved W&W and Ironsword, I always felt I missed out not getting W&W3, from the looks of things here, I would have enjoyed.

@lungbutter361

4 жыл бұрын

It would have been the best one if it had unlimited continues. Still pretty good time though.

I had 3 as a kid, and lovde it. It in many whay was my first metrovania experience. Never bet the final boss thou.

Zippo games btw was the Pickford brothers' company, who eventually went to Software Creations and made Plok!

I love this game brings me to my childhood

Used to love 2. Great game

AWESOME!

Love the first Wizards and Warriors. My bro and I bought it for my 3 other bros for Christmas waaaaaay back in '87. :) If it weren't for unlimited continues from where you died, this game would be NES Tough. I purchased Wizard and Warriors 2 about a year ago and it seems more difficult so I quickly gave up. I also didn't realize that it has a password system so I may give it another shot.

The first one was one of my favorite games. I was always happy playing it, and always happy thinking back on it. Same with Chrystalis and Faxanadu. I remember liking the control of W&W 2, but I couldn't get into it. 3 seemed obtuse by comparison and I only played it once.

soon as i saw the sequil game in this vid, right away im just "THATS THE GAME I USED TO HAVE AND COULDNT REMEMBER THE TITLE" boy i played that game alot as a kidand remember being stuck on the 3rd level

I easily beat the first one. Had some trouble with the third one, but was never, EVER able to complete the second one. Ironsword's last boss gauntlet was just too much for me. I'm thinking of trying it again now that I'm older but memories of getting wiped out by the elements and/or Malkil tell me I should stay away. Anyway thanks for the vid, SNESdrunk. Always a good time.

Wizards & Warriors is AWESOME.

Huge levels was Ultimate Play The Game's thing. All their games were massive like that. Oh yeah, 1987 ... UPTG had changed their name to RARE that year, and had already released Slalom on the NES by the time W&W dropped. This game is a great example of how the UK (and most of Europe, in fact) didn't embrace consoles so much in the 80s, and that most of us over here played games on home computers instead. W&W took 3 years to get an EU release, and like most NES and Master System titles, it didn't do well in Europe.

The original is one of the first NES game I played and I like it the most. I also played IronSword back in the day. I appreciate it more now than I did back then. I haven't put much time in part 3. Nothing having at least a password system is a major flaw (IronSword had passwords so it went downhill in that regard). Haven't played the Game Boy game but I've never heard anything positive about it.

I could never beat wizards and warriors as a kid but as an adult I've beaten the first 2 games. Both of them bring back good memories, especially the original.

The first one somehow looked the best!

Feel like Wizards and Warriors was the Dark Souls of the NES era. Difficult as hell too.

@tamasgregus5468

4 жыл бұрын

I have also usually compared the two games to each other :D it was my childhood's Dark Souls. Played all 3 Wizard & Warriors (not the X one, but the numbered one). And when Dark Souls games came out, I bought all of them with all of the DLCs and I played through all of them :D They're very cool games. I have also visited the temple in Italy, which inspired the Dark Souls, and I became a game developer later.

@kekeke8988

4 жыл бұрын

Wizards and Warriors was easy as shit. What crack are you smoking? Iron Sword was quite a bit harder.

Ozzie Smith's Wizards and Warriors: Medieval Baseball. Only the 80s could have produced such a cross-genre named promotion like this.