The thing that's starting to attract me to the master system is the colors. It's still 8-bit but it's so much more colorful than NES and the 16-color palettes mean the graphics can look almost 16-bit when done well
@ian.swift.31614Күн бұрын
I wish M2 would do more Aleste collections. Their game gear / Master system collection released a year or two ago is actually really well done. A collection with this, MUSHA and Space Megaforce/ Super Aleste would be fantastic...
@kzbxvz2 күн бұрын
The Brazilians love this system more than any others.
@jasonz77883 күн бұрын
Cool thanks
@thedigodragon4 күн бұрын
This was indeed a hard game, but it was fair in its difficulty-- the mechanics of the gameplay are consistent, so once you get used to a new planet's gravity, you can get pretty good at it. The only part of the game I didn't like was the final level as the Golden Warpship. Felt out of place with its completely different controls and odd final boss.
@Mackadotious516 күн бұрын
Which 3D glasses you used for the LCD screens? Any of those bluetooth ones would work with the Master System 3D games?
@nbttl19759 күн бұрын
Agree! I have said this about breath of the wild. Even that rock boss is similar to a mini boss in BOTW. Also the 4 spirits thing.
@Domarius6410 күн бұрын
As an Australian who grew up with this system as the main gaming console in the house until the Super Nintendo, I am amazed at what a good high-level overview you gave for this system considering you only really got into it in recent years. Dead set, WB3 is so good, I couldn't part with it when we sold everything else and I still have the original copy with manual to this day!
@markchambers383313 күн бұрын
It's necessary to point out that G&G was made in 1990 and is not a "late release" for the Master System. In fact, it's not even halfway through the console's lifespan! Sega continued to support, and make games for, the Master System until 1995. Indeed, the majority of titles on the system were made after this game was released. Understanding this seems to be a real problem for American retro-gamers, who don't seem to be able to free themselves from their obsession with the US market. There's a great big non-American world out there and it contains a lot of very cool stuff America missed out on, not least the Master System. You guys were stuck with the NES, the rest of the world had a superior 8 bit experience, courtesy of Sega. Just
@proj3ct_x_light_years14 күн бұрын
I'm working atm on Project X sequel from Amiga. It's still shmup :)😊 Proj3ct X - Light Years
@ango750615 күн бұрын
Just got a sealed one for the ps2 🔥
@greenreaper160516 күн бұрын
I saw the reveal trailer in 02’-03’ bought it outright. I have never beaten it though. Some games are just special you feel it and Disgaea most definitely fit that description
@AnthonyRiddle19 күн бұрын
Shmupjunkie amd SNESDRUNK are tye two guys that got me into shmups. Ove been playing them for almost 2 years now and i can only 1cc RType, Darius, and Salamander. Bullet Hell shooters are my new thing, so im not very good at them yet, but they are beautiful and really fun
@DubProphet20 күн бұрын
Your only valid critiques are the voice acting (which is easily remedied by switching to the superior subtitles/japanese voice acting) and the camera, but honestly there is very little platforming in this game. That dark room platforming section at the end should've definitely been removed though.
@user-pd3kb3cm1s24 күн бұрын
It’s Gra y gius not Grar dius.
@DJKRIMEBEEOCH26 күн бұрын
I loved this game back in the day and it was definitely one of my favourite games on the Mega CD
@Dessan0127 күн бұрын
This one doesn’t get much love these days. I think the simple reason is it’s not as good as MUSHA however it’s still a pretty good shooter, best on the Sega CD for sure
@cecilnewbold122129 күн бұрын
I wanted to check out a review of this game from someone and you were great person to hear it from but my thoughts on the game yes it’s simple and a bit easy but overall I think it’s an enjoyable experience like you said “to play once” but from a 1-10 I give it an solid 7/1’2 and I’m playing it from the Nintendo switch console so that rewind feature comes in clutch to make a long story short “give it a try if you can if you like you like it if you don’t you don’t”
@harrihaffi271329 күн бұрын
Really love the music! Played it on the legends 2 collection
@harrihaffi271329 күн бұрын
Really like the esthetics of this game
@harrihaffi271329 күн бұрын
The length seems to be a pretty common problem with capcom shmups! Maybe that’s why people don’t talk that much about shmups made by capcom. I would love to see a top 10 list of capcom shmups. But there seems to be no such thing.
@harrihaffi271329 күн бұрын
Yet another video that points out how awesome it would be to have a pc engine Mini
@ikaguraАй бұрын
So the japanese got the americanised version. It's another case like Super Mario Bros USA.
@dennisraadschelders6821Ай бұрын
Bought this at least 30 y ago. It was on sale for like 5-10 Guilders back then ($ 5). Loved it but was never any good at it. I still have it in it’s original box and sometimes play it on an emulator. (Still suck at it though😂)
@ricardolerma3334Ай бұрын
Hasta hoy vi que gauntlet fui la primera versión
@soramirez5473Ай бұрын
average? definately not. My gripes? inventory too small.. would like more weapons more magic too short.
@Its_KaReeMАй бұрын
What an interesting review, but tbh FFXIII-2 is one of the best Final Fantasy out there. All your cons are actually pros and many agreed about these pros. So it's interesting to see a review like yours mentioning all the pros as cons. I enjoyed your opinion and the review of the game. Cheers mate!
@ericbrynelson9725Ай бұрын
I like Alex Kidd games.
@christophe2201Ай бұрын
0 fun on this game...Like every Ninja Gaiden...
@mikew2151Ай бұрын
I had a SEGA Master System when I was a kid and thought it was great! My favorite games were Space Harrier, Rambo 1st Blood Part 2, and Zillion... I don't have the system anymore but I do have all the games on my PC. ;) ;)
@fg3136Ай бұрын
Looks like a copy of MUSHA
@ian.swift.31614Күн бұрын
yup it's basically a sequel
@AnthonyRiddleАй бұрын
I play Sonic games like i play Mario games. Precise jumping and limiting how fast I run, unless its an open area. Im more methodical in the exploration stages. I enjoy the Sonic games very much when i learned how i like to play them
@freet7354Ай бұрын
Nice shmup and niche game channel you got here. You have spoken about the Konami Hyper stick and Im curious which Adapters you use for which console. I also own that stick
@marquisorАй бұрын
The SNES port for example has even more quality of life, not only the named spells, but also showing remaining HP for each monster in battle. For example. And also the music and SFX fit better, on Genesis they often sound off or glitchy (spell effects f.e.). So unfortunately (I also started and grinded the Genesis port for 15h yet) the SNES port seems to be best in my experience so far.
@Loagz_BeatzАй бұрын
Very good video man. It's a shame this didn't do better back then. I only heard of it when I was older, I had no idea there even were systems before the genesis or I would have bought them long ago!
@AnthonyRiddleАй бұрын
I hated when the magazines based reviews off of comparisons to other games. Review the game as it is, not what it isn't.
@cor4ormer834Ай бұрын
I agree with much of what you said about the Master System. But the superior version of Sonic 1 is on the Genesis IMO. The Master System was still good but definitely more of a challenge.
@waylonoconner9121Ай бұрын
Im terrible at Ninja Gaiden and this version, while still extremely difficult for me was far more enjoyable
@waylonoconner9121Ай бұрын
When I got my Turbografx back in '92 I got Bonk's Revenge and Dungeon Explorer. I didn't really care for the game. But after I got my Turbo Duo Christmas of '92 I eventually got Dungeon Explorer II and thoroughly enjoyed it. Now, I enjoy both. They are actually unique games as there is nothing like them on other systems. Though I guess Crystal Bean being a bizarre port of Dungeon Explorer II means there is on but, I prefer the original version by far.
@GhaleonEBАй бұрын
I'm getting more SMS games, and didn't have this on my list until watching your review because of how hard the other versions are. The updates sound great and are exactly what I'd want in a home port. Never got past stage 2 in the more faithful Genesis version...
@neverpingАй бұрын
Master System was quite huge in Brazil. I am glad seeing someone collecting the console on a late moment and realising how good the console is. When it comes to overall architecture (Z-80 processor), I think the Master System is the best system that brough the perfect combination of elements to make a good usage of this processor, excluding the Game Boy.
@abcmayaАй бұрын
What an awesome system. Too bad Sega made a mistake of not letting other arcade companies port over their games to the Master System. They were afraid of supporting their arcade rival companies. By the time they realized their mistake it was too late.
@thetruth1862Ай бұрын
R type was awesome
@MattyIcecubesАй бұрын
I just finished this game and loved every second of it! I'm seriously considering buying a Saturn just to play the prequel. The game alone is over $100.
@aaronflamentАй бұрын
Dracula son did it or daughter
@KrunchyTheClown78Ай бұрын
I feel the same way about the Atari 7800. A great console that was hurt badly by Nintendo. I really hope you cover that console too, it really deserves more love.
@jonathanfrakes1284Ай бұрын
I was lucky enough to be able to get my hands on the original Famicom cartridge back in the 90's and I enjoyed the game immensely.
@ThoughtformsOfTheSubconsciousMАй бұрын
I personally wouldn't play anything other than the Saturn version.
@bubbabigback82912 ай бұрын
I actually really like the idea that the Belmonts have vampire genes which explains their physical abilities.
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The thing that's starting to attract me to the master system is the colors. It's still 8-bit but it's so much more colorful than NES and the 16-color palettes mean the graphics can look almost 16-bit when done well
I wish M2 would do more Aleste collections. Their game gear / Master system collection released a year or two ago is actually really well done. A collection with this, MUSHA and Space Megaforce/ Super Aleste would be fantastic...
The Brazilians love this system more than any others.
Cool thanks
This was indeed a hard game, but it was fair in its difficulty-- the mechanics of the gameplay are consistent, so once you get used to a new planet's gravity, you can get pretty good at it. The only part of the game I didn't like was the final level as the Golden Warpship. Felt out of place with its completely different controls and odd final boss.
Which 3D glasses you used for the LCD screens? Any of those bluetooth ones would work with the Master System 3D games?
Agree! I have said this about breath of the wild. Even that rock boss is similar to a mini boss in BOTW. Also the 4 spirits thing.
As an Australian who grew up with this system as the main gaming console in the house until the Super Nintendo, I am amazed at what a good high-level overview you gave for this system considering you only really got into it in recent years. Dead set, WB3 is so good, I couldn't part with it when we sold everything else and I still have the original copy with manual to this day!
It's necessary to point out that G&G was made in 1990 and is not a "late release" for the Master System. In fact, it's not even halfway through the console's lifespan! Sega continued to support, and make games for, the Master System until 1995. Indeed, the majority of titles on the system were made after this game was released. Understanding this seems to be a real problem for American retro-gamers, who don't seem to be able to free themselves from their obsession with the US market. There's a great big non-American world out there and it contains a lot of very cool stuff America missed out on, not least the Master System. You guys were stuck with the NES, the rest of the world had a superior 8 bit experience, courtesy of Sega. Just
I'm working atm on Project X sequel from Amiga. It's still shmup :)😊 Proj3ct X - Light Years
Just got a sealed one for the ps2 🔥
I saw the reveal trailer in 02’-03’ bought it outright. I have never beaten it though. Some games are just special you feel it and Disgaea most definitely fit that description
Shmupjunkie amd SNESDRUNK are tye two guys that got me into shmups. Ove been playing them for almost 2 years now and i can only 1cc RType, Darius, and Salamander. Bullet Hell shooters are my new thing, so im not very good at them yet, but they are beautiful and really fun
Your only valid critiques are the voice acting (which is easily remedied by switching to the superior subtitles/japanese voice acting) and the camera, but honestly there is very little platforming in this game. That dark room platforming section at the end should've definitely been removed though.
It’s Gra y gius not Grar dius.
I loved this game back in the day and it was definitely one of my favourite games on the Mega CD
This one doesn’t get much love these days. I think the simple reason is it’s not as good as MUSHA however it’s still a pretty good shooter, best on the Sega CD for sure
I wanted to check out a review of this game from someone and you were great person to hear it from but my thoughts on the game yes it’s simple and a bit easy but overall I think it’s an enjoyable experience like you said “to play once” but from a 1-10 I give it an solid 7/1’2 and I’m playing it from the Nintendo switch console so that rewind feature comes in clutch to make a long story short “give it a try if you can if you like you like it if you don’t you don’t”
Really love the music! Played it on the legends 2 collection
Really like the esthetics of this game
The length seems to be a pretty common problem with capcom shmups! Maybe that’s why people don’t talk that much about shmups made by capcom. I would love to see a top 10 list of capcom shmups. But there seems to be no such thing.
Yet another video that points out how awesome it would be to have a pc engine Mini
So the japanese got the americanised version. It's another case like Super Mario Bros USA.
Bought this at least 30 y ago. It was on sale for like 5-10 Guilders back then ($ 5). Loved it but was never any good at it. I still have it in it’s original box and sometimes play it on an emulator. (Still suck at it though😂)
Hasta hoy vi que gauntlet fui la primera versión
average? definately not. My gripes? inventory too small.. would like more weapons more magic too short.
What an interesting review, but tbh FFXIII-2 is one of the best Final Fantasy out there. All your cons are actually pros and many agreed about these pros. So it's interesting to see a review like yours mentioning all the pros as cons. I enjoyed your opinion and the review of the game. Cheers mate!
I like Alex Kidd games.
0 fun on this game...Like every Ninja Gaiden...
I had a SEGA Master System when I was a kid and thought it was great! My favorite games were Space Harrier, Rambo 1st Blood Part 2, and Zillion... I don't have the system anymore but I do have all the games on my PC. ;) ;)
Looks like a copy of MUSHA
yup it's basically a sequel
I play Sonic games like i play Mario games. Precise jumping and limiting how fast I run, unless its an open area. Im more methodical in the exploration stages. I enjoy the Sonic games very much when i learned how i like to play them
Nice shmup and niche game channel you got here. You have spoken about the Konami Hyper stick and Im curious which Adapters you use for which console. I also own that stick
The SNES port for example has even more quality of life, not only the named spells, but also showing remaining HP for each monster in battle. For example. And also the music and SFX fit better, on Genesis they often sound off or glitchy (spell effects f.e.). So unfortunately (I also started and grinded the Genesis port for 15h yet) the SNES port seems to be best in my experience so far.
Very good video man. It's a shame this didn't do better back then. I only heard of it when I was older, I had no idea there even were systems before the genesis or I would have bought them long ago!
I hated when the magazines based reviews off of comparisons to other games. Review the game as it is, not what it isn't.
I agree with much of what you said about the Master System. But the superior version of Sonic 1 is on the Genesis IMO. The Master System was still good but definitely more of a challenge.
Im terrible at Ninja Gaiden and this version, while still extremely difficult for me was far more enjoyable
When I got my Turbografx back in '92 I got Bonk's Revenge and Dungeon Explorer. I didn't really care for the game. But after I got my Turbo Duo Christmas of '92 I eventually got Dungeon Explorer II and thoroughly enjoyed it. Now, I enjoy both. They are actually unique games as there is nothing like them on other systems. Though I guess Crystal Bean being a bizarre port of Dungeon Explorer II means there is on but, I prefer the original version by far.
I'm getting more SMS games, and didn't have this on my list until watching your review because of how hard the other versions are. The updates sound great and are exactly what I'd want in a home port. Never got past stage 2 in the more faithful Genesis version...
Master System was quite huge in Brazil. I am glad seeing someone collecting the console on a late moment and realising how good the console is. When it comes to overall architecture (Z-80 processor), I think the Master System is the best system that brough the perfect combination of elements to make a good usage of this processor, excluding the Game Boy.
What an awesome system. Too bad Sega made a mistake of not letting other arcade companies port over their games to the Master System. They were afraid of supporting their arcade rival companies. By the time they realized their mistake it was too late.
R type was awesome
I just finished this game and loved every second of it! I'm seriously considering buying a Saturn just to play the prequel. The game alone is over $100.
Dracula son did it or daughter
I feel the same way about the Atari 7800. A great console that was hurt badly by Nintendo. I really hope you cover that console too, it really deserves more love.
I was lucky enough to be able to get my hands on the original Famicom cartridge back in the 90's and I enjoyed the game immensely.
I personally wouldn't play anything other than the Saturn version.
I actually really like the idea that the Belmonts have vampire genes which explains their physical abilities.