All the 1-Star Genesis games - kzread.info/dash/bejne/qGV-y8yek82_qbA.html

@lldjslim

Жыл бұрын

You forget NBA jam, NHL 94, and shadow dancer and phantasy star 4

@rmcoutinho

Жыл бұрын

Why do buy the 1 stars games?

@dwaynemenzies8824

Жыл бұрын

I have Flashback on PS4.

@anthonyrotar

Жыл бұрын

i like the new glasses

@TheLemonyBard

Жыл бұрын

@@rmcoutinho A lot of the games he talks about are ones he emulates, and when he does buy them it's for the sake of collecting (and probably a few from before he knew any better lol)

Rocket Knight Adventures is one underrated action classic that could never be matched. Not even the sequels nor the recent digital only Rocket Knight could get that good.

@chivalrous_chevy1163

Жыл бұрын

This is definitely nothing but straight up FACT spitting 💯

@Jrizzle7426

Жыл бұрын

I don't think rocket knight is underrated at all. It's pretty highly regarded by anyone that knows about it.

@FlyingDuckMan360

Жыл бұрын

@Invidente Konami needs to bring all four of their Rocket Knight games to modern consoles in a compilation.

@RetroBirdGaming

Жыл бұрын

I agree :)

@thenonexistinghero

Жыл бұрын

RKA isn't underrated at all. Not very known these days, but it sold well back in the day and has received nothing but praise from anyone that played it. Glowing reviews too.

No Phantasy Star and no Shining Force is shocking.

@jarredcombs7603

Жыл бұрын

It’s a travesty is what it is lol.

@jeffstromberg8918

Жыл бұрын

In no way is Landstalker better than PS4 or SF2.

@mattjek828

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffstromberg8918 yes, it is.

@DJ4x

Жыл бұрын

Phantasy Star 4 isn't just amazing, it holds up. Played it again recently and the story and gameplay are both still REALLY good.

@freddyvidz

Жыл бұрын

@@DJ4xI’ve recently started PS4 again and you are right. PS4 still holds up today, but I would absolutely love an update of the entire PS series.

Desert Strike ,Jungle and Urban strike need to make this list.

@lo1bo2

Жыл бұрын

I remember renting those. Back then, Electronic Arts had a nice library.

@EikottXD

Жыл бұрын

Yup

@johnrowland8354

Жыл бұрын

1995 the SEGA CD version was Cancelled Super Strike Trilogy.

A bit sad that Shining Force II wasn't on this list, but it's okay--it'll always be a 5 star in my heart

Where's Lightening Force (Thunder Force IV)? Ranger X? Vector Man? Gleylancer? Gaiares? Phantasy Star IV? Aladdin? Alisia Dragoon? Shining Force II? Dragon's Fury? Ecco? Earthworm Jim? Cool Spot? Comix Zone? And I know it's an after-market title, but Bitmap Bureau's Xeno Crisis is absolutely five stars on the Genesis, as well.

Contra Hard Corps and Splatterhouse 2 need to be on this list!

@masterroshi9942

Жыл бұрын

Also agree yet Contra hard corps is very hard...harder than all the Contras on nes and super nes

@JEFFALITY

Жыл бұрын

​@Master Roshi True but it was great flexing material. Atleast nowadays we have access to the easier Japanese version

Ristar is so incredibly underrated and I’m so sad it was released near the end of the Genesis and failed to find a good audience as it’s so worthy of a sequel!!!

@Ultimategc13

Жыл бұрын

On the game gear too!

@48hourrecordsteam45

Жыл бұрын

Feel like sega made the public feel they discontinued supporting the genesis did ristar an injustice . They should have rolled with the idea of the svp lock on cartridge And not do that damn 32x & took all the resources making the Saturn the best operating system they could have 😊

Can't believe Toejam and Earl wasn't mentioned. That game is an absolute gem. Same with Herzog Zwei

@cmdc778

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved both of those. Very unique.

@whosaidthat84

Жыл бұрын

@@cmdc778 being a huge fan of both but primarily leaning towards SNES, I think Genesis had the better 2 player experience overall.

@cmdc778

Жыл бұрын

@@whosaidthat84 I was lucky enough to have both consoles growing up. I never really thought about that before, but I think it’s a valid point.

@whosaidthat84

Жыл бұрын

@@cmdc778 kinda came to that realization recently myself.

@knowthycell

Жыл бұрын

You guys should hug 🫂

Dynamite Headdy is one of the Genesis's best games no one brings up. The idea of a puppet using his head to attack surreal enemies is very creative. It's Treasure, after all, coming a killer soundtrack and technical tricks that pushed the Genesis to its limits. However, it is pretty difficult at times, but trust me, the journey is absolutely worth it!

@xalrons4831

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree, Dynamite Headdy is my favorite Genesis game.

@Doc4LC

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, it also has an incredibly underrated soundtrack.

@obicalzone551

Жыл бұрын

De cap attack in Europe?

@legendsflashback

10 ай бұрын

Japan rom better

@ominouspigeonmaster1571

20 күн бұрын

Yeaaaaaaa, couldn't agree more! Glad you said it cos I was about to comment something similar.

As a kid in the early 90's...X-Men and Grunge was everything to us. The cards, the comics, the cartoons. The original game was fun to play but X-Men 2 is just perfect. The controls are crisp and the music is just a unique mood...I still play it to this day! This list is legit ✔

@Joshua-uw7wm

Жыл бұрын

Yeah dawg!! It was great and I loved my Genesis

I always loved the game Comix Zone!!!¡¡¡ Fighting through the pages of a comic and seeing what the bad guy was going to draw next was always super fun!!!¡¡¡ Wish they made a sequel to it!!!¡¡¡

@GYTCommnts

Жыл бұрын

Totally! I was VERY disappointed that there wasn't a "superhero form" level, sequel or whatever.

@simondaniel4028

5 ай бұрын

@@GYTCommnts Sketch Turner for Smash.

Ghouls & Ghost ( genesis port ) & Aladdin ( genesis version ) are 5 🌟 games imo. AWESOME VIDEO!! 👍

“Games that you rented that seemed like a fever dream and no one talks about them” is the perfect description lol

Kid Chameleon got me to buy it by advertising its 100 levels -- I still remember this. What made me adore it, however, is the exploration. The convoluted level routing and all the secret exits were great for replayability in its time.

@Shishizurui

Жыл бұрын

Kid Chameleon in my opinion should have had a game genie bundle lol. I will say I learned to read when I was 6 because of that game and the game genie

So sad Ranger X didn’t make the list. Graphics, Sound, an amazing freedom of movement. Not many games back then allowed you to shoot forward while walking backwards.

Hidden Gem is Light Crusader. Nobody seems to know about it but it’s a personal favorite. Music is amazing, world is mysterious and well made, game play and puzzles are awesome. All around fantastic

@ChokeslamToHell

Жыл бұрын

LOVE this game. But newer gens were coming out as it was released, so it’s overlooked.

@JaimieRain

11 ай бұрын

I rented that when I was about 13 and was disappointed cos I expected another JRPG where you go from town to town etc. It was more a dungeon crawler/puzzle type game. It's in later life like now, I realise how I was probably just too young to understand it's genius at the time. I'm looking forward to giving it another go sometime soon.

Gotta add Zombies Ate My Neighbors. I love this game and its different, challenging, fun and stressful every time!

I'm surprised I didn't see Shadowrun on the list. Pretty good game, I used to play a lot just for the decker.

@unnaturalselection8330

Жыл бұрын

My man. That's a game I still go back to. Soooo much depth and replayability.

Thank you so much for covering my suggestion of B.O.B! I agree with you regarding the critique. Maybe it’s just nostalgic for me as my friends and I always played it back in the day just to see if we could manage to get further. Definitely worthy of your upcoming hidden gem video though. General Chaos that was mentioned by another person in the comments is definitely a hidden gem. The Lost Vikings is also an amazing game that should be mentioned as a five star game. Not sure if it’s considered a hidden gem, but you should definitely mention it in a future video.

Glad to see Landstalker represented :) Surprised Crusader of Centi wasn't mentioned, but given its rarity I suppose that makes sense.

@Ashfold_Eberesche

Жыл бұрын

AHHH I just mentioned this. Crusader of Centy/Soleil is amazing, one of the best games on the platform. My mum threw out my copy and now it's worth a fortune >_

@theitalian7195

3 күн бұрын

😮​@@Ashfold_Eberesche

Love the long videos, very chill, I listen as I fall asleep to get my mind off of work or stress. Thanks for the content!

I didn't have a Genesis as a kid and these videos help a lot! One game I did discover as an adult was Castle of Illusion. I decided to give it a try after the remake came out on PS3 some dull Easter day and have made it a tradition to play through every Easter since!

Here is a list of 25 5-star games for the Sega Genesis. I was careful not to list anything you have already covered while hitting every genre sans one. What's funny is I could easily make another 25 5-star game list for the Sega Genesis without even trying. 5-star Genesis games- 1. Desert Strike 2. Thunder Force IV 3. TMNT: Hyperstone Heist 4. Ranger X 5. Phantasy Star II 6. Phantasy Star IV 7. Beyond Oasis 8. Shining Force 9. Shining Force II 10. Shining in The Darkness 11. Strider 12. Ghouls n' Ghosts 13. Herzog Zwei 14. M.U.S.H.A. 15. NHL 94 16. Mutant League Football 17. Mutant League Hockey 18. Crusader of Centi 19. Ecco The Dolphin 20. Shadorun Bonus- 1. Zero Tolerance 2. Outrun 3. Toe Jam and Earl 4. Super Fantasy Zone 5. Comix Zone I would love to see a part 2 with at least some of these included.

@bunchycarter8457

Жыл бұрын

Don't trust a list without Quack Shot...

Riggs I love your retro reviews nostalgia is just bliss. Only watch your retro channel

Thanks for reviewing all these nostalgic games I love your contents👍

Thanks for including haunting. I could not remember the name of that game but I remember renting it from the video store numerous times. Loved it.

@dslking

Жыл бұрын

Yes such an underrated game

Whew. REALLY glad you switched the glasses back. That was a frightening three seconds! Haha. Great video, as always.

@JohnRiggs

Жыл бұрын

haha, hey!

Rocket Knight Adventures was a blind impulse buy for me as a kid. My mom suddenly said I could pick out a game at Walmart one day, and that's what I picked for some reason. Definitely wasn't disappointed!

One of my favorite hidden gems is Starflight! It's one of my favorite space exploration sims out there. I love zipping around the galaxy interacting with aliens and exploring countless planets. The Genesis has so many great games! Love the videos!

@SonofSethoitae

Жыл бұрын

100%, Starflight is so cool

Your mullet was awesome and I wish you would have grown mutten chops too 😀. Your cut now looks awesome bro. Keep up the amazing videos!

You're show just speaks to me. Great production. To the point. Keep it up .

How is there no Shining Force? Soleil? Streets of Rage? Aladdin?

Gotta give my vote to the Shining Force games. Super playable today.

@chriskoschik391

Жыл бұрын

If you like shining in the darkness, give Arcana a try for SNES. Super good, auto map feature, and music that will live rent free in your head lol

Bonanza Bros. Is absolutely one of my favorite games of all time!

Lmao! First thing I thought with those glasses was it's just a bit too much John... You gave me a chuckle and also a good video!

One game that is NEVER mentioned on things like this is Crusader of Centy AKA Soleil/Ragnacenty. It's a Link to the Past clone but with a really unique mechanic where you combine different animal companions to get different powers and mix and match them in unique ways. Have you played it? It's genuinely great and it's honestly one of my favourite Genesis games and I'd rate it 4.5 stars at least.

@JaimieRain

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, it was called Soliel here in Oceania, and I rented/played it a few times. It was great, but I remember beating it in a couple of days. I'll never forget battling through a sparse and difficult maze of a desert level in the middle of nowhere and then you run into Sonic sunbathing 😎

I saw bonanza Bros. on the thumbnail and I got so excited. Bonanza Bros. is and has been my favorite genesis game for a WHILE. I just love everything about it and not to brag but I've gotten pretty good at it over the years.

Yes, you're allowed to sing along while playing Moonwalker, but only if it's the Weird Al versions. For obscure titles worth a look, I think Cyborg Justice is pretty neat; it's a Brawler where you build a robot to fight others, but you can rip their arm off and steal it or even rip off their torso and drain it for extra health and lives. Jewel Master is a fairly straightforward Platformer, but with a neat ring system that you can mix and match for different attacks.

Moonwalker on the arcade is even more awesome 👌

I'm glad you mentioned Gunstar Heroes, in that same line for your next video I think nobody talks about it's "younger brother" Alien Soldier. Made also by Treasure as a swan song for the Sega Genesis in the run-n-gun genre!

Awesome list and cool video John!👉😃👈

Thanks John, I've really been enjoying your content lately

I love Landstalker. Such a unique experience. I played through it for the first time a couple years ago and it ruled.

Streets of Rage 2 is maybe my favourite Mega Drive/Genesis Game. This few seconds in the Video, hearing that awseome Soundtrack was just enough making me want to play it right now. 🥰

Kid Chameleon has over 100 levels… thankfully they’re generous with warps

There was a Rocket Knight Adventures game for the SNES, but it was the sequel and named Sparkster. I played it back then. It is awesome too.

@louisdellalucca8969

Жыл бұрын

I think there was a Rocket Knight 2 for Genesis as well, but they were two different games

@joyasmusicales603

Жыл бұрын

It sucked!

Admittedly I’m a little biased for Moonwalker to be a five star game. That game is very important to me, so much so that I bought a prototype of it that actually has the full thriller song intact and I dumped it a few years ago. Check it out sometime!

Great list. Robocop Vs Terminator is a 5 star game in my book. Revenge of Shinobi all day as well.

Something that was fun with X-Men 2 is the way that for the starting stage, you would never know who you were going to be playing as each time you started up the game.

I think Kid Chameleon is 5 stars more because it's replay value. There are so many levels and so many paths to reach the final stage, that turns it in a brand new game evertime you play it. About Shinobi III, I have to mention that it has a KILLER soundtrack. If you have a friend that likes prog rock/metal, just say to him that you discovered a new band, but, put the "Shinobi III OST" to play instead. 😉

I'm so glad that Riggs gives the proper credit to Haunting Starring Polterguy-- such an underrated gem.

Gunstar hero was a huge game for me during my childhood. As of this past Christmas my original copy still works! Glad it made the list

King’s Bounty. An amazing tactical RPG game with a unique flow and dozens of interesting troops to use.

@Yahtzee_09

Жыл бұрын

Was looking for this comment before I posted it. 100% on this game. So many late nights playing this with my dad. I sold a ton of games a few years back, but this one I just couldn't let go.

Bonanza Bros is an incredible game. One of those ones that's easy to learn, but difficult to master. A co-op fave

@1lichfield

Жыл бұрын

It's brilliant,was a childhood favourite..me and my sister loved it. I now play it with my little boy, loves it.

Wow! I was in the video! Thanks for featuring the game I suggested!

I didn’t know you try to use most of your own foot is John that’s great thank you for taking the time to do that

I think T-2 Arcade is a 5 star game. Never beat it but can't help but love it!

Nobody ever talks about Ghostbusters for Genesis. That was my 2nd Genesis game ever and I felt so accomplished once I beat it

Lol thanks for the shoutout! Power Monger came from Bullfrog, of Populous and Theme Park fame.

One of my go to underrated games in my youth was General Choas. It's simplistic but just fun overall

@mateoincognito8004

Жыл бұрын

Yes! One of my staple genesis games growing up! I played the heck out of that and still enjoy it

@michaelkaszowski8573

Жыл бұрын

Always got stuck playing as H.A.V.O.C. Lol

I wonder why nobody remembered Phantasy Star IV. For me, a definitive version of this game on Mega Drive/Genesis. A masterpiece directed by the late Rieko Kodama. No mention of Shining Force, either I or II, is a matter of concern - at least, for me. Other games I'm remembering fondly are: Herzog Zwei, Thunder Force IV, Mega Turrican, among others.

@jimmy-rm3cl

Жыл бұрын

It's on the switch genesis emulator

Thanks for including "Haunting" in this list!

I'm very surprized to not see a single shooter on this list.

@vjspectron

Жыл бұрын

Surely some of the Thunder Force games would fit here!

@ebertcombs6610

Жыл бұрын

Gunstar heroes was on there

The only game I personally saved money and bought, instead of being gifted, was Story of Thor, Beyond Oasis, it's very nice-looking and lets you stab, slash, kick, summon spirits and clear mazes. Sucks to 100% because of challenging platforming, but for the most part great. You can get infinite fire sword and crossbow, turn zombies to ash and other enemies into tasty steaks.

@fortayseven

Жыл бұрын

Beyond Oasis was my first thought.

The fact that you could easily make another vid on 5 Star genesis games just speaks to the quality of the system. Sonic 3 & Knuckles is at the top of my list!

Castle of Illusion may be the most nostalgic Genesis game from my perspective! It was (and still is) among my favorite games where you play as Mickey Mouse and it was actually really good!

One of the best things about Flashback was the story. It had elements of Total Recall and Running Man and I genuinely thought the ending was very emotional.

Amen to the love for Haunting! I loove that isometric art style, and I love odd duck games like that where the only real point is to watch various gags. Others in this category, which would be AMAZING if you did a vid on: Cosmic Osmo, Monty Python's Complete Waste of Time, the McPixel series...I really can't think of many others. Sorta the OG Lego Island

I’m playing “Crusader of Centy” right now, and oh my, the quintessential S-tier, 5-star, hidden gem.

@gjergjaurelius9798

Жыл бұрын

Dude I got that game for a steal back in 04 off ebay for 15$ complete in box!🤯

it is so nice from you making this video --

Man, that xman reset. My little brother LOVED the comics/cartoon and spent hours trying to get past the reset. I don't know how he figured it out, maybe in a magazine, but even with being stuck for so long he loved the idea and it is one of his favorite games.

I apologize for not subscribing earlier. Appreciate the content!!! 10/10

Lmao, I loved the little clip of SoR2. When talking 5 star Genesis games that's probably the easiest, "let it into the VIP lounge" game for me too.

John Riggs is my 5 star

Definitely looking like a cartoon villain with the glasses at the start 😂 let’s get more of it

Great glasses err…. Video dude! For your next hidden gem you should bring up “Midnight Resistance”, it’s very little known but it starting to have a strong following.

5 Star games/Hidden Gems: -- Pirate's Gold -- New Horizons -- Shadowrun -- Starflight -- Herzog Zwei -- General Chaos -- Toejam and Earl -- Mutant League Hockey -- Star Control

@OrbitalHUB

Жыл бұрын

-- Buck Rogers -- Soldiers Of Fortune

I know the controls are a bit confusing, but I think Comix Zone deserves five stars. It's a very unusual experience and has quite good graphics, and I just remember loving it when I was younger.

I have to throw out General Chaos and Home Alone I loved playing those when I was a kid. I also spent a lot of time playing Haunting starring Polterguy and Road Rash 2. Great list Riggs.

TMNT The HYPERSTONE HEIST John Riggs! 6 Stars ! That and TMNT Fall of The Foot Clan literally screams 90’s video game heaven!

I guess BOB could be a 5 star game if you had 5 copies of it

Along with Landstalker I also enjoyed Crusader of Centy (Soleil in Europe) very much. In comparison it‘s easier, shorter and targets a younger audience, but nevertheless it is an excellent game.

Big thumbs up on the glasses. i might have to get me a pair.

Notification Squad: Assemble!

This is probably one nobody else would pick, but Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine is infinitely replayable imo.

For me EA was legendary on Genesis. Soo many of their games are my favorites on the system. Mutant League Football, Jungle Strike, General Chaos, Skitchin, the ridiculous number of EA Sports games especially NHL. But also games like Sonic 2 and 3, Alladin and Jurrasic Park. Legendary system.

Alot of these are in my go to sega collection. I also love cool spot, bubsy, Lost vikings, toki, and dinosaurs for hire just for a few

What? No _Phantasy Star IV, Shining Force II, Thunder Force III_ and/or _IV, Ranger-X, Gaiares, Herzog Zwei, Granada, Battle Mania Daiginjō, MUSHA, Truxton, Alien Soldier, Atomic Runner, Panorama Cotton, Ecco the Dolphin, Monster World IV, Dynamite Headdy,_ or even _Contra: Hard Corps?_ I call *SHENANIGANS!*

That thing with the reset button on the Xmen game blew my mind as a kid, I had gotten to that part many times and it was pretty hard getting there and then you got the cut scene and I didn't knew what to do, I once stayed staring at the screen for about an hour and nothing, I would always just turn off the console until one faithful they when I decided to hit the reset button, mind blown

Toejam and Earl needs to be on every "best of" list and is an easy 5-Star in my opinion.

Rocket Knight Adventures is my favorite Genesis game. Glad to see it included. Surprised that no Contra Hard Corps was on there, though. And another favorite, Ranger-X, would have been a great inclusion.

Rolling Thunder 2 never gets mentioned,great fun in 2 player..so happy that it was included in the Mini2

Great list, and definitely a lot of surprises here - good and bad! Throwing in a couple personal faves into the mix, but the wombo-combo of Genesis-exclusive Disney titles in Quackshot and World of Illusion were just something else. World of Illusion's a bit too easy, but there's multiple paths depending on which character you play and the co-op mode is unparalleled. Quackshot's just super, super fun (arguably a bit Metroidvania-ish?) and is decently challenging as well. 30 years later and I'm still coming back to these titles routinely.

I for one welcome Riggs' new glasses funky and fresh

Great video John!!

One of my favorite games is Gain Ground. I had never heard of it until I was in my 30's. It's a 5 star game for me

"Haunting Staring Polterguy" is definitely a 5-star! I am so surprised that no one suggested it! The Switch would be a perfect system for a remake due to its originality.

Shining Force is a 5 star game. Some people say Shining Force 2, but the first is the one I always want to come back to.

Bummer about the lack of Shining Force I or II on this list, as Sega's answer to Fire Emblem they were all really solid games. I'll shout-out Warsong (Langrisser) as well for being underrated, a great alternative to Shining Force that blended in more elements of Nintendo's Wars franchise with the "ten HP on every unit" combat and purchasable units and a plot more reminiscent of Fire Emblem, plus the music's pretty great. Got a remake on the Switch too recently alongside its sequel.