F@&! Yes!! Where the heck you been Josh!?

@shanesgamez142

6 жыл бұрын

Radical Reggie I patiently wait for more videos from him. What a nice surprise and such a great video

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Busy as shit...my line of work calls for 6 days a week, 12 hr days during holiday... Sucks ass for sure, but glad it’s over!

This is an excellent video for the following reasons: 1. There is a lot of variety in the shmups styles presented. 2. Gamezof War actually explains why the games are good, he doesn't limit himself to say "cool" or "awesome". 3. The context he provides as how he got the games and what was happening in the industry back then adds depth to the reviews. 4. He presents games that he actually played and finished, lots of reviewers present videos with games they hardly ever played or haven't even finished. 5 .He's an eloquent presenter, and as a real sega fan knows the limitations of the hardware, I'd never heard a better explanation as why the genesis didn't have the best soundtracks compared to the SNES, yet it was perfectly suited for some games with that industrial/electronic sound. This channel deserves way more subscribers, I'm a harcore 16 bit gamer, and this guy knows what he's talking about.

I like your take on this genre. The way how you really get into the stories and not just getting straight to the gameplay. For a shooter that has a strong story only adds to the immersion and really gives everything more purpose. It makes you care more.

Probably the best, most informative and entertaining video on Sega Shooters or shooters videos in general! Looking forward to any other informative videos on anything sega or super nintendo related, Thanks!

Sees new video, grabs beer, sits down to watch. Love shmups, Genesis had some great shooters. Best gaming channel on KZread!

Nothing known to man could make a holiday that is the celebration of man’s past ignorance and reliance on moon cycles a day I would enjoy. UNTIL I SEE A NOTIFICATION FOR A @GamezOfWar VIDEO!! My favorite vids on youtube. Keep up the amazing work.

Enjoyed the video from start to finish. Your passion really comes through. Well done.

I've played alot of genesis shooters, here is a list of my personal favorites so far. -Twinkle Tale -MUSHA -Gley Lancer -Battle Mania 2 -Lightening Force -Eliminate Down -Fire Shark -Vapor Trail -Truxton -Phelios -Steel Empire -Thunder Force 3 -Verytex *I haven't played Gaiares, Sagaia, Herzog Zwei, Thunder Force 2, Trouble Shooter, Wings of Wor, or Dangerous Seed which all sound like good games.

@GamezOfWar

3 жыл бұрын

all great games man! Great taste!

You have some of the best game reviews on YT imo.

Just found your channel. I absolutely love the JRPG section of your wall!

Hey, man. I just saw this video. Not only was it awesome but it was very informative and very captivating. Didn't even know these games existed. Thank you. I love what you doing with your videos, your stuff is right. Shout out from Phoenix, AZ. One love, broseph.

Always enjoy you're videos, one of the best game channels in my opinion

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

manicdrake thanks man! That really means a lot!

Nice to see you back, your videos are one of the reasons I got into collecting hope you had a great holiday season

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Harley Williams I did and thx a lot brother!

What a gem of a video! At 36 years old I am re-discovering the Genesis again. Namely the fantastic and obscure RPGs (whether turn based, tactical and/or action) and Shumps! Thus far I've had the privilege of playing Thunder Force III, Hellfire, Dangerous Seed and M.U.S.H.A. Finally beat them all too and I've been aching to go down this rabbit hole. This video did not disappoint! Just found a copy of GAIARES for a reasonable price (practically in brand new condition and complete with original packing/manual), right at 100 bucks! To hear that it was 80 bucks back when makes me know I'm getting a good deal on it at the moment! Should take around 3 weeks to get into my grubby little hands! With this being said, I've subscribed to your channel. I wrote down all of your recommends and will eventually check out what I can. It's good to know that the one I got, GAIARES, before I saw your video and you speak of it so highly you consider to be the best! Thus far, in my opinion and having not played that one, the Japanese shooter Dangerous Seed has been the best one I've played so far! That's a gem for sure and if you haven't tried it I would recommend a play of it!

@GamezOfWar

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to check it out! Yea man, Genesis games are getting really pricey!

Most underrated channel on retro games. New favorite channel. Great job man keep it up

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Thompson thx man!

I've been watching video game vids on YT for a while and I can't get enough of your information and credible opinions, you are the most legitimate video game KZreadr I've ever come across. You are the hidden gem of YT my friend! Keep up the vids!

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Lord Lex thx for those kind words man! I’m cool with that!

Great Vid man...these were some of my favorites as well..Subscribed!

@GamezOfWar

3 жыл бұрын

Thx man!! Glad to have you on board!

Hell yeah! Great video, About a year ago I realized how many shooters were on the genesis. Most are responsibly priced (for the time being). Recently I decided to just collect shmups. I love them and they are the only games I have time to play.

Great variety of shmups awesome video man

Welcome back brother, miss your vids and hope you can post more often if your schedule allows it

Welcome back! Love your videos very insightful and full of great information awesome.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

cincyfan987 thx man!

Brilliant, thank you !! Also welcome back, you know I would really love you to do a Sega Genesis RPGs video. Anyway awesome detailed and comprehensive as always.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Jay Perry yea man, I will do one in the future for sure!

Another GREAT video Josh , what a blast through my childhood. Gotta try Ranger X now haha

DEFINITELY enjoyed this! i have a feeling i'll be rewatching/listening to it a few times too

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

brokenstyx lol, glad you enjoy it!

I had no idea that there were so many great shooters on the Sega. So awesome. I saw this great video and happened to find a copy of Sub Terrania at my local Time Capsule, which is 6 blocks up the street from me, and am loving the challenge so far. I'm hoping to get lucky enough to find a few more from your list.

Thanks for including the storylines as it does add context and flavor.

Glad to have you back dude! Love your videos. Also, grats on your 10,000 subs.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

StarlinkNova thanks so much!

Wow Josh! What an excellent in depth look at those games! The Toaplan shooters are my favorites on the system but they're probably way over-discussed over the years. I would love it if you could give the Sega Satuen the same treatment.

Wow, nice to wakeup to see this video uploaded. Great work and good to see you back!

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

TheOne Jat thx man! More to come!

Great, informative video. I've watched it 4 or 5 times from start to finish.

@GamezOfWar

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it bro!

Good to see a post from you at the start of this new year Josh! Happy 2018 man, I hope things are on the up for you.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

CommercialReign thx a lot bro!

Man this was such a good video, I never new there were so many amazing shooters on the system! I'm definitely gunna play these. Thanks for the excellent vid!

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Daniel yes man!! I even left a few out!! Great system for shmup fans!

Congrats on an incredible collection of quality games, and thank you for the excellent video. Your passion for these games is very obvious.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

J Marx thanks so much man!

Glad to see you back great vid

Great to have you back man, what a way to going in the new year with a video about my favorite genre of games. It's a shame as a bonus that you couldn't have included some of the Japanese only titles, but I guess then it wouldn't have been a Genesis guide. Oh well maybe next time. Any I hope you have a great 2018, as I know 2017 wasn't the best for you. Take it easy GOW :)

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

dylan craven thx so much man, yea! I’m hoping that 2018 is a better year!

Dude where did you go? you are the best! Please upload again as I want to hear what you have to say about some of these bad ass switch and ps4 games! God bless man

I LOVE your content!! Keep it up josh. So glad your back!!!!!!

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

cspringhartrun will do man!! And thx for sticking around!!

Perfect video. I've really been into the Genesis lately.

Welcome back, awesome video as always.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Chicken Heart thx bro! Good to be back!

Glad to see someone that has the details to show that the Genesis is Great!! And it is!! good stuff Man!! Well done with the details!! Long live the Genesis!!!

Great video, love this channel, have a great new year..

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

UK RPGFan you as well!! Thx so much!

Always enjoy ur videos

happy new year man!

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Benoît happy new year bro!

This is gonna be good, Genesis is a beast when it comes to SHMUPS.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Lord Monkus yes sir it is!! Thx for tuning in!!

@DavidWilliams-lo1kq

3 жыл бұрын

Reginald Andrews The Sega Genesis was my favorite 16-bit console growing up, but I feel that the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine was the premiere console for shmups.

@williammcguire130

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidWilliams-lo1kq it is now, but back then no one knew in most places in America

Great video just what I was looking for as I go through my collection of roms thanks a lot

Great video as usual. Gonna pick up some of these.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Zandeyninja nice man, i don’t think you will regret it!

What a great video, my fav genre on my fav console :) Ranger X is one of my top 5 titles for the system, I remember renting it a lot back in the day

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

FenderLesPaul1989 Ranger X is so damn good!!

Just rewatched this outstanding video. Whip Rush is a game I got fairly recently (I like it very much) and it was cool to hear you explain the game’s story. I have the Japanese version, so I didn’t know that!

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Sam Hillier thx bro!! Who would have thought shooters could have a cool story like they do!

good video, all these games are great, you should try 'grind stormer' if you haven't already its a fun vertical shooter for the genesis

The Mega Drive/Genesis have some of the best shmups out there; I even love a little unknown shooter called "Verytex" with an amazing soundtrack by Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata.

Woah awesome list! You mentioned so many of my favorites, but yeah Phelios! rocks!!

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Retro Game Players yea man, Phelios is great!

Great stuff bud! Would love a video on how to make the cardboard shelf and posters.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Hal Emmerich 141.12 that’s a really good idea , I will do it soon!

Content Quality vs Content Quantity - Josh, you may not be a prolific poster but man, each and every video that gets released is an absolute pleasure to absorb. Until next time........

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Darren McCowan I hope to post more often this year for sure!

Thanks for the video and good luck with your heater!

@GamezOfWar

3 жыл бұрын

Thx man!

Hey Josh!! Great video! But what about your plan to improve numbers of video? My humble suggestion is to create new formats beside this buying guides or reviews. What about commenting news, recent pickups, and others, videogame trailer reactions, gameplays.....? I mean, not every video hast to last 30 min... even 5 min video could be fine for commenting news.. please let us know what's your plan for the future of your channel :)

@EmanueleMatricardi

6 жыл бұрын

Wow man, you're pretty angry! Did I offend anybody giving a suggestion? I like Josh channel and I actively support it, that's why I would love to watch more videos, but I understand that it takes time to do in depth videos like he does. So I was suggesting to try to include other formats of videos. And I don't mean he would have to quit with this buying guides, because I like them too. Just being more present on youtube as he himself declared months ago. So Gigatywing, don't be so angry, I'm a gamezofwar fan just like you. :)

Awesome video as always bro ...

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Chris Ben thx so much man!

Thank you for your passionate review, man !

@GamezOfWar

3 жыл бұрын

Thx for watching bro!

Jesus I’ve smashed the cat and it’s all on you buddy 👍😂, happy new year from Australia m8t

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Conor Gray that poor cat!!lol

So glad you brought up Truxton!!

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

MantisVillainy its a great game for sure!

Those Renovation boxes look so cool! Love the colors they put on them. I'm completely happy playing them on my Everdrive but a part of me would love to add a little color to the shelves

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

viewtifuljoe99 that’s what really got me when I was younger!! The bright colors and artwork on the inserts! They look amazing!

Great guide with loads of info. I just researched some of the prices... Jezzz those games are pricey.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

LI ToyGuy yea, it’s crazy what some of the prices have gone up to!

So interesting video! I don't know that on Megadrive so many shmups! In my childhood I don't see even one that game. So cool that you play each game from your video and can tell so interesting story about this games! Thank you for so cool video!

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

exDemonius yea man, no problem!

Wow what a video, glad I found your channel!

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

James Walter I’m glad you did as well man!!

(19:56) One cannot speak about Herzog Zwei, without mentioning it's 2-Player *splitscreen* *support* ! Being my RTS, who also happened to be my first game with such a feature meant, the other games started collecting dust. Long live splitscreen support!

Love this video! Was thinking of picking up Sol deace. Have you played it and what do you think of it?

@GamezOfWar

4 жыл бұрын

I have sol-Feace on Sega CD which is the same game just with better music and cut scenes.. Amazing game!

As a lifelong Sega and shoot em up fan I love the Saturn. I didn't own the system just till maybe ten years ago, but once I discovered its shooters, I put it on top for the best shmup system. Will you be covering the Saturn's shooters? Great to see you back BTW and I hope you were able to get some resolution with you dog situation.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

LittleBigKid707b the import scene is where it’s at for the Saturn...I don’t have many imports unfortunately.

@LittleBigKid707b

6 жыл бұрын

GamezOf War That's too bad. Ive had the pleasure of playing quite of few Saturn shmup imports. Batsugun, Hyper Duel , Radiant Silvergun and they are all arcade perfect and in some cases actually better. I know that a lot of the Saturn Shooters are a shit ton of money, but as a shooter fan that you are, you owe it to yourself to try at least some of them.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

LittleBigKid707b I have played Radiant and a few others, I will get some at one point..but the price has gotten just insane!

So happy to see a new video from you!!! This is definitely a genre that I've barely even touched because of one reason: I'm really bad at it! I know I could practice but I get so frustrated that I just stopped playing them! Do you consider Gaiares to be the best of the genre because it's that good or because it's nostalgia talking? Just curious! Ok now after writing all that part of me not playing any of these and you start talking about Arrow Flash and transforming into robot... Now I have to try this one lol! Herzog Zwei now this is one that I could probably get into the most easily! The strategy aspect is more appealing to me... will definitely be on the lookout for this one! Phelios looks nice and it could be one that I try first since it has difficulty levels settings so that it helps me get the hang of that game genre! Ok I know it's not 16 bits era but since I collect only for the PS4 and Vita now, I got Raiden 5 on the PS4 last weekend... I haven't had time to play it yet but I want to try new genre that I'm not used to so I took the chance... it also did helped that it was really cheap! Wow congrats on 10k subs! You really deserve it! You always put out quality videos that are a must to watch in my opinion! Can't wait for the next one! Ok let's end this novel like always: Great video and keep up the good work!

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Roaming Dan I think Gaiares is the best because of the mechanics....nostalgia does help, but it really is a damn fine game!! Arrow Flash and Phelios are damn good as well!! Raiden 5 is a great game and will get u into the genre nicely.

Yeah, you just sold me on Arrow Flash, Whip Rush, Insector X, Phelios, and Final Zone. Adding to my wishlist. I already own Gaiares, Granada, Elemental Master, Thunder Force Trilogy, and a bunch other Shmups.

Thanks for this thorough analysis... Phelios and Hellfire are extremely hard to play

@GamezOfWar

3 жыл бұрын

Hellfire yea...Phelios I didn’t think was too bad.

GREAT VID! Subbed!

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

ConsoleXArcade thx man, much appreciated!

Yes!! More Genesis vids! I just picked one up a few weeks ago and need suggestions 😝

Hell yeah, stoked for this.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Shane Q glad you are happy bro! Had fun making this!

@Falcnuts

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome list, I checked out Gaiares and absolutely adored it. Hard as hell but kicks so much ass.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Shane Q yea bro!! The game is brutal!!

Great video more Genesis stuff pls

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Alejandro Pinillos yea man! More coming!

Nice Sets there.

Thunder Force 2 was the first shooting game that I had for the Sega Genesis also but at that time I was only like 14 years old so I just remember it always being really hard but I thought it was super cool how you could fly in 8 different directions and the backgrounds in everything were really cool but I just remember it was really hard but I did like it quite a bit.

Vapor Trail! super nostalgic and fun!! Remember playing with my dad and older brother all the time!!! That sound when you die is burned into my head ..lol

well done once again

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

budz2355 thanks man!

Bio-Hazard Battle - gets 10 out of 10 for me on the creativity aspect alone. I really like it. Having seen all the shmups on the system, but i find very few of them to be attractive enough to play, unless it has all the elements on point. Zero Wing, Gley Lancer and definitely Eliminate Down, - the one properly metal shooter on the system. Top notch. The obsession of many people with the mushy TF4/Lightening Force - is beyond my understanding. Eliminate Down - offers essentially the same gameplay, but with much better looking levels and superior music.

Awesome video..😎

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Gus Medina thx man!

Better then Christmas morning is when Gamez of War puts out a new video. What a treat!

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

pulpprof526 lol, thx man! Glad you look foward to the videos!

good job buddy

Gonna give these a try, Chelnov(atomic runner) my favorite. Also mega turrican, just found eleminate down

@Fattydeposit

5 жыл бұрын

Chelnov is straight up gangsta

Nice! You got yourself a Trouble Shooter!

Your videos are fantastic, Josh! I would suggest to increase the quantity, not every video needs to be this long :) We want to see more from your channel man!

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

vcfreek yea, I’ve got more short videos on the way!

trouble shooter is for sure one of my favorite genesis shooters

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

BioPhoenix yea man, I haven’t had since childhood..but a damn fine discovery!

Not sure I agree that the Genesis had the best shooters as the PC-Engine / Turbo Duo had some amazing shooters that I would place well above Hellfire, Insector X, and even a few of those Renovation shooters you mentioned. I agree there are some of the best 16-Bit shooters of all time on the Genesis, (i.e. Thunderforce 3, Lightning Force), but I personally would place Lords of Thunder, Gates of Thunder, Sapphire, R-Type Complete, Blazing Lasers, Rayxanber III, and even Axley on the SNES above half the games you talked about in this video. Herzog Zwie is a great RTS game, but doesn't belong on this list. Video was worth watching

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Difference of opinion, Axelay while good game, I wouldn’t place above any of the Rennovation shooters....Lords of Thunder will be on a Sega CD shooter video in the future..I thought Blazing Lazers was ok...it’s all good tho man, if we all thought the same...the world would be a boring place.

@jean-poutrelemelomaneavert4085

6 жыл бұрын

PC Engine is still a better option than Megadrive when it comes to Shmups IF YOU HAVE TO SELECT ONLY ONE SYSTEM. Why is this? Sega's 16 bits has Darius 2, while PC Engine has Gradius I & II, R-type I & II & Super Darius 1 & 2. All of these PC Engine conversions where almost flawless, even compared to the arcade originals. No Technosoft games right, but very solid Technosoft's rip-off AND the famous Soldier Saga, plus Compile games. Bottomline : PC Engine present the best of both Megadrive & Super Famicom worlds in that respect. Its a more complete offer than both others 1-bits system of that era. +GamezOf War Renovation shooters...aren't made by Renovation at all. It was the distributor which bringed differents Japanese releases from Wolfteam / Telenet & various other development studio to the USA. Plus, they are generally competent games but lackluster in many ways, Axelay in the other hand is a work of love from the Team in Konami with will create Treasure few month later. Its obviously a matter of taste, anyone has its own preference no problem, just sayin'!

@TheAlphaOmegaX3

6 жыл бұрын

GamezOf War Yep PC Engine is definitely king of shooters. Genesis definitely has some fantastic ones, just no where near the shear amount and quality of PCE. Nice list for sure tho.

@Mykaizer

6 жыл бұрын

If we can bring up the 32 bit era, the sega saturn is a beast when it comes to it's library of shooters.

@Fattydeposit

5 жыл бұрын

@@jean-poutrelemelomaneavert4085 Indeed. Whiprush was made by Vic Tokai, for example.

I like the game play footage while talking. Adam Koralik should take note.....

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Chakra Zoo lol, yea man! Footage really helps!

our parents were so good to us in the 90s... i remember my parents got me street fighter champion edition for my birthday in 94.. it was $75 .... man games were so expensive back then... these days i'll go on PSN and buy something amazing for like $20

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Cloud Air yea, I think a lot of people forget..those damn carts were pricey as hell!

Omg!!!!! herzog zwei was the bomb. Hours playing this game.

Thank you for the review, are you waiting for the release of sega mini? )

@GamezOfWar

3 жыл бұрын

Not really, I think they look like shit, the lag drives me crazy

You're amazing! Your nose tingles with agreement with my statement! You deserve more respect forever! Yay!

@GamezOfWar

3 жыл бұрын

Thx!

While owning most of the genesis/mega drive games ones i dont own are outlandishly priced, Renovation was actually a publisher they only ever developed a handful of games, im pretty sure Telenet was the main developer.Still kool collection With the PAL counter parts holding significantly more value.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

mr grissom yea, I just always associate that logo with the games...went from that to wolf team, and now key members are on the Tales of team..

I’m watching this after I’ve just been playing fire shark on my megadrive. Great video! Ps. Where is fire shark lol

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Ramjet164 ya know, I have the damn game...forgot to edit the shit in!! I recorded footage and everything....same thing with Vapor Trail!! When I do my Sega CD follow up vid, I’ll make sure to include them!

Long time no see!

Gaiares is my favorite shooter on the system too. That and elemental master, hellfire and twinkle tale.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Terrell Sparvier great taste!!

The editing reminded me a of Max Headroom episode.......👍

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

GaggleofDoozies what’s that?

Ranger X is always in my Genesis rotation. Will have to check out Biohazard Battle, thanks.

@GamezOfWar

6 жыл бұрын

Andrew Fryer I think you will love it!

This collection though... O.O

With original dust from the 90s on the boxes 😁👌🏼

@GamezOfWar

3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love it!

Well done.