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Let's talk about retro games that other people aren’t.
Here you’ll find long form historical retrospectives, reviews, and analysis of video games you don’t hear talked about as much as they deserve. Sequels that went in strange directions, spin offs, handheld ports, canceled curiosities, and so much more.
Are they all good? Absolutely not. That’s part of the fun; all art deserves a second chance.
Looking forward to exploring off the beaten path of video game history with you.
Here you’ll find long form historical retrospectives, reviews, and analysis of video games you don’t hear talked about as much as they deserve. Sequels that went in strange directions, spin offs, handheld ports, canceled curiosities, and so much more.
Are they all good? Absolutely not. That’s part of the fun; all art deserves a second chance.
Looking forward to exploring off the beaten path of video game history with you.
PlayStation vs. Nintendo 64 - Akuji the Heartless
Were you a Nintendo 64 or PlayStation kid? Game is Akuji the Heartless. #gaming #retrogaming #playstation
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Akuji the Heartless: Review and History
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Get your arm blades and shrunken heads ready…it’s time to talk about Akuji the Heartless. This 1999 game is one of the few 3D platformers exclusive to the PlayStation, and though it’s not all that mechanically inventive, it has a unique aesthetic identity and touches on mature themes that dramatically set it apart from its family friendly contemporaries of the era. So why does nobody remember A...
Diddy Kong Racing - Intro + Attract Mode
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Diddy Kong Racing, developed by Rare for the Nintendo 64 in 1997 was the 3rd party response to the more widely known Mario Kart. It has many of Rare’s trademarks of the era; colorful, polished design, cute characters and a thoughtfully implemented multiplayer. If you remember this game, you should ask yourself…were you a Mario Kart 64 kid or a Diddy Kong Racing kid? You know what that says abou...
Bio F.R.E.A.K.S. - Intro + Gameplay
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Bio F.R.E.A.K.S. is a 3D fighting video game released by Midway in 1998 on the PlayStation and Nintendo 64. It’s as 90s as a game can possibly be: early 3D, ugly character models, experimental camera and movement, and a relentless edginess that is oddly charming now. It’s not a good game, but if you ever wanted to see the 90s perfectly encapsulated, here you go! #90s #gameintro #fightinggames
Bushido Blade II (PS1) - Introduction
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Bushido Blade 2 (ブシドーブレード弐, Bushidō Burēdo Tsu) is a fighting game published by Square in 1998. The emphasis on tactical, slow-paced, 1v1 combat with instant death really sets it apart from other fighting games of the era. Also you can throw sand in people’s eyes, so 10/10. #bushidoblade #playstation #gameintro
Bushido Blade (PS1) - Introduction
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Bushido Blade (ブシドーブレード, Bushidō Burēdo) is a 3D fighting game developed by Lightweight and published by Square and Sony for the PlayStation in 1997. What sets this fighting game apart is the slow, methodical, 1v1 combat where careful timing and cautious play is the key to victory. It’s a bit rough to revisit when compared to its sequel, but it’s a unique experience that’s worth checking out. #...
Galerians (PS1) - Introduction
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Galerians (ガレリアンズ, Garerianzu) is a 1999 survival horror game developed by Polygon Magic for the PlayStation. It’s a very creative twist on the Resident Evil formula, with an unsettling sci-fi atmosphere that sets it apart in a sea of competitors on the PlayStation. #playstation #survivalhorror #gameintros
Black: Review and History (PS2 + Xbox)
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The FPS Black was an impressive visual and technical showcase for the aging PlayStation 2 and Xbox. It's also an important step in the evolution of the modern military first-person shooter, and stands out as a unique hybrid of old school design paired with forward-looking technology. But what’s it like to play now that its technical achievements are a distant memory? How have the art direction,...
Castlevania Judgement: Review and History
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Join us in the warm glow of this flickering candle for a discussion of Castlevania Judgement, the very strange Nintendo Wii fighter from 2008. While the idea behind a Castlvania fighting game has potential, the execution here is lacking in many fascinating ways. The results are a bizarre mix of Soul Calibur, Power Stone, and Super Smash Bros. with a veneer of bizarre character redesigns and ecc...
The Bouncer: Review and History
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It’s time to talk about The Bouncer. Square’s first international release on the PlayStation 2 in 2001 is a shining example of the artistic excesses of the era, prioritization of style over substance, and an insane story that defies explanation. In other words…it’s a wild ride. This video will provide a brief history of the development of The Bouncer, a detailed review, and insights on what it’...
Resident Evil Gaiden: Review and History
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Resident Evil has a million spin-offs…and 2002’s Resident Evil Gaiden for the Game Boy Color is one of the weirdest. It’s a marvel of engineering, with a creative combat system that plays to the strengths of the portable console, one of the worst soundtracks in gaming history and an absolutely off-the-wall story. Is it good? Well...that’s complicated. This video will provide a brief history of ...
The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard - Review and History
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It’s time to talk about The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard. This 1998 PC title from Bethesda Softworks and Todd Howard marks a fascinating milestone in the evolution of the studio and open world gaming as a whole. This video will provide a brief history of the development of The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard, along with a detailed review, and insights on what it’s like to play in the m...
Is this like god of war. Nothing can compare to GOW. but I want a gow style game for the PS1
2:23 It's tail time.
Ya lost me when you got to the white guy neurotic guilt part of how the character is portrayed
Speaking of shadow man....can you cover that one as well?
The second one is on the list!
@@ForgottenCodeGaming alrighty. I look forward to it. The first one is my all time favorite game.
I don’t not appreciate the Gex slander and saying they’re not great games, I love all three Gex games. They have unique mechanics, cool level design, good visuals, great music, funny writing/dialogue (subjective) and are just fun games. I wonder if you’ve actually played the games yourself or if you’ve just parroting other people’s opinions?…. If you haven’t, give them a try, they are actually good, fun platformers with unique level design and visuals.
Glad you enjoyed them! They are fine for the time, just don't think they've aged particularly well, even after playing most of all three of them recently. As you said though, very subjective, and no question 2 and 3 are technically impressive!
@@ForgottenCodeGaming What I like about the Gex trilogy (mainly the 3D entries) is that Gex being a gecko, he has a wide variety of different moves and abilities he can perform throughout the game. Like; the tail bounce, his tongue, being able to absorb different elemental abilities, being able to climb on certain surfaces, etc. The level design makes great use out of these different abilities, and lead to fun and innovative platforming mechanics. I also love how all of the different worlds are themed off of different genres of TV, and how well those are realized in the game. No other platformer or game in general has similar levels or theming from different TV genres. Also thematically it makes sense for Gex to be a wisecracking, pop-culture spouting, womanizer. In the first game it’s explained that in Gex 1 after his father died, he inherent some of his father’s inheritance, and he spends that money on a giant TV. Gex basically did nothing FOR YEARS but just lounging around watching TV, channel surfing. So of course Gex would constantly spout pop-culture references and obscure jokes/references. It makes sense thematically and fits with his character, are they irrelevant/outdated? Yes, but that’s the risk of having any kind of contemporary references. That’s what I like about it, Gex is a product of the 90’s and has that charm of that era. You don’t have to like any of the pop-culture references, or think Gex hasn’t aged well in terms of our modern tastes and cultural sensitivity and all that. But it was a different era back then, and this series was a product in the decade in which it was created in. I personally find all of that stuff charming and funny. I think the games themselves are genuinely fun, creative, solid 3D collect-a-thon platformers with fun gameplay, innovative mechanics and amazing level design and theming.
An interesting missing link between Gex and Soul Reaver.
Absolutely!
SOULLL SEEKER!!!!
Awesome 🎉
Hell yeah!
Thanks for reminding me about this one, jesus man what trip backwards.
Great Video!
There was no console wars when I was a kid. The Nintendo 64 was for the rich and privileged, the Playstation was for everyone else. Thanks for including some of the soundtrack. Dark and gritty was pretty common in US comics too before 2001. I don't remember if I finished the game, but I liked it for what it was, I particularly remember the early level design. Though I spent a lot more time playing, or rather getting lost and being confused in Soul Reaver.
A shame that this probably killed any potential for future Castlevania fighting games. I'd love a 2.5D Castlevania fighter in the style of something like Marvel vs Capcom or Blazblue
Holy shit I thought I was the only one who has ever heard of this game! I played the fuck out of it as a kid. It kinda gave me the creeps playing it at that age but man I loved it.
Baron Samedi is a hatian god. Not African. I loved your review though. Subscribed.
I overall like the aesthetics of the game, but Shadowman(remaster in particular) just does the thing this game tries to do and does it better.
Nice
Absolute fucking banger of a video
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I remember renting Gex 2 from my local video store in like 2002. I was too afraid to beat the first level though lol
Remember playing this in junior high. Of course me and the fellas would say " Akuji.....The Fartless"....
Fantastic video man. I completely forgot about this game but I remember getting it in a bargain bin as a kid and digging it. Might have to throw it on my retroid and giving it a go. Again, great video and I'm glad I found your channel.
Thank you! Much appreciated. Report back if you do get a chance to play it.
This game looks much better than I remember it. Keep up the great works.
A fellow reviewer, how goes it brother
Wow super thorough, great job
Ayooo 🙌
The link to appropriate educational material is a neat touch.
Fuck I love it when someone covers games that are obscure...
😐 don't say fuck
One of the greatest joys in life 🫡
It's not so obscure. This game used to be everywhere, now it's on many youtubers hidden gems lists etc
@@KubasKlimkar Ah right fair enough, I definitely saw clips of it before I watched this video so you're probably right hey. Insofar as the general landscape of gaming goes it is kind of obscure though, and I was more making a generality about this channel than this specific video but I absolutely concede your point :3
@@austindecaux7895 you got a point. Love the guys energy, hope he gets more views and better cut, i think he's quite unique with his humor and voiceover, kinda reminds me that super deep voice reviewer from now canceled channel ... can't remember their name but i'm sure all u guys know it ... i think it was "videogame reviews" in a giant red text, kinda low effort edit but with an attitude
Games by RARE, were tedious collect 'em ups. Awful dross.
lets gooooo!
Naw I gotta play me some Akuji!!
This game is what a shooter should be. Guns blazing.
Great Video! Keep up the good work. Subscribed!
Black is what it's supposed to be. Balls out action. Story is secondary.
A pretty crappy review to a great game. During the time this came out it was way ahead of its competition. As a FPS it focused on the most important thing.. shooting. A lot. You poured bullets into each level. It also allowed you to use various tactical manuvers to clear each area. Choosing which weapon was best for each situation was key and a big change from just using the upgrade weapon for the next level. Black was definitely the leader of the pack in its time and genre.
Fair enough!
Dude, please keep these up. I see you getting a lot bigger, these videos are just what I like and this channel is amazing.
Thank you! Very much appreciated.
I was in high school when BLACK came out, it was a pretty great and fun FPS. It looks and runs even better on my Xbox Series X, I wish we could get a sequel though.
It definitely benefits from upscaling for sure.
nice!
I love this game i did a video on the rare bouncer sion statue. I even made his jacket 😅
Loved that game a remake of that would be fire
This is still one of my favorite games of all time. I know it’s become kind of fashionable to shit on this game but man was it fun when you understand some of the mechanics! If you beat this game twice in a row the third time you fight a secret version of the boss! Kou’s circular upper cut is the best fighting move in any game‼️ Combined with the rag dolls physics that move was its own air juggling combo‼️
The ragdoll physics are SO fun. Absolutely ridiculous, never got old.
I was a very sad teen😢 I got it day one
Personally this is one of my favorite games, got to play it really young and really enjoyed the characters and gameplay, to this day im still a fan and recently picked up a copy for another run at this gem, if you didnt wanna be Kou Leifoh when you were a kid your childhood was lame 🤘🏼
Same.
❤️ Promo SM
The Time Reaper's design is lazy as fuck. It's just a recoloured Death from Curse of Darkness. It's ironic that every character got a new design but he got a hand me down from a ps2 game.
I played this game with my dad when i was real young. It's one of the things that got me into fantasy world building. Loved the review 👌🏾 might make me go back and play it again.
Lit video fam
Awesome video! I Was always interested in this game as an elder scrolls fan.