Just want to say how much i enjoy you two and your content, been a gamer since 1982 and you guys just really bring back great memories and keep me excited to be a gamer!!! Please keep going you guys are awesome
The game was weirdly behind the times, even on PC when you activated 3D acceleration the game didn't really look different, there were no texture filtering or added effects it was basically software mode with presumably better performance.
I do feel like you should avoid the Dreamcast version; I actually played it and bumped into serious glitches that apparently didn't exist in the PS1 version. Might get that if I decide to give the game another shot.
Basically, so get them before they get featured on a popular youtube channel. Everyone!! Buy copies of Tsugunai Atonement before anyone finds out it was made by the creators of Arc the Lad and published by Atlus early on the PS2. That game still has a reasonable price it's not too late !! (Srsly tho, play it, it's really special)
iNinja is still one of my favorite games of all time. Swinging with the grappling hook, slicing enemies on half and the music was all quite satisfying.
You guys BLEW IT AGAIN! Where in the HELL was [insert my favorite, obscure 3D platformer here] in this episode? I haven’t even watched it yet, but I can ALREADY TELL you didn’t cover [insert my favorite, obscure 3D platformer here] because of the length of the video - because it would take AT LEAST 45 MINUTES just to cover [insert my favorite, obscure 3D platformer here]. Rest assured I *will* be writing my Congresswoman about this, GAME SACK --- IF THAT’S EVEN YOUR REAL NAME!!!
4:45 "It doesn't matter, nobody plays this games for the story." True in many cases, but there can be exceptions, one of the best examples being Sly Cooper series, especially second and third game.
TheStolken There was, but only for PC, doesn't work on anything newer than XP and it wasn't good at all (glitches, falling through the level and other "fun" stuff).
fred fuchs It's lost media at this point, but I remember playing it as a kid. As I've said though, not something you want to play - more time you spend fighting bugs than actually playing. It was rushed, didn't work right, no wonder no one remembers it.
Pistaxin When viewed through an objective lens and compared with contemporary 3D platformers, it is indeed a badly made game. Particularly technically speaking.
Back in 1996 I got motion sickness when I played Super Mario 64 at Blockbuster, it was the first time I played a 3D platform game, today Super Mario 64 is on my top 3 favorite games ever, I even have the Japanese rumble version.
I’ve always appreciated the level of quality in your videos, and today I got my first 4K TV....holy crap!!! Looked stunning!!! I’ve been watching your videos all wrong for years.
The Original Xbox versions of Tak & the Power of JuJu, Vexx & I, Ninja are all playable on Xbox 360 via backwards-compatibility. Hopefully some day they become playable on Xbox One as well.
Tak was originally meant to be on PSone/N64 but development carried over to the newer systems. I remember reading an article in the UK Nintendo Official Magazine that said so, and even included screenshots!
I had I-Ninja as a kid and I remember it being so hard. I actually overwrote my save file and was so frustrated and didn't want to regain my progress, I sold it immediately afterwards.
If you are interested in Enslaved Oddysee to the West, it's an uncharted like platformer. Meaning jumps are context sensetive. You can't jump any time or everywhere. Just on certain ledges. Also play it on PC. Not only does it run at 60 and the screen tearing is gone, but if you play with the ps4 controller, then you can have motion aiming when holding L2
Glad to see Enslaved Journey top the West! I enjoyed it a lot when it was released and never understood why it's never mentionned. It's no masterpiece but it's a really good game :)
I played the original Lucky's Tale when it was first released in VR. The camera controls in 3D platformers are less of a problem when you can precisely control it with your head. Not the mention that stereoscopic 3D makes it easy to understand where the character is actually located, so you don't have the all-too-common problem of missing a platform because you thought it was closer to/further from the camera than it actually was.
Enslaved is amazing. Was a huge surprise to me! This game is also one of the reasons I didn't really get the hype about horizon zero dawn, since the setting was not that new to me.
Will you guys please do an episode on "The Best Version" of different games. With so many digital deluxe, ports, platforms, etc... there is so much content here. Take Burger Time for instance... which is the best version? NES? Intellivision? 7800?
I actually preordered Tak and the Power of Juju when I was a kid. The preorder bonus was this surprisingly good quality Tak bobblehead, which I still own to this day.
The girl in Enslaved (Tripitaka) is the game's version of the monk who accompanies the Monkey King. I'm -guessing- that design might have been influenced a little by the TV show Monkey, where said monk was portrayed by a woman IIRC.
I was actually pleasantly surprised with how fun Super Lucky's Tale was. Sure it had it's problems but it was well made, colorful and a joy to play. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to play a sequel if Playful Corp. decides to make one.
Interesting episode. I've heard of some of these, like I Ninja, but there are a few in there I had NO idea existed. I do have some suggestions for a future episode, though! 3D platformers aren't my genre, exactly, but I know of a few good (or at least interesting) ones that I think would qualify as obscure: Tokobot (PSP) or Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri (PS2) - Severely underrated puzzle platformer in which you have a small army of tiny, cute robots following you that you can arrange in various formations and use as weapons or as means of progressing through levels -- line them up and you can use them as a whip to hurt enemies or create a bridge over a large gap, put two on either side of you and you can turn yourself into a helicopter blade for hovering, etc. It's pretty clever and VERY fun, and has a lot of personality, too. I always felt this was an underrated gem on the PSP, and then they brought it to the PS2 where I figured it would FINALLY sell... but nope, it didn't! It just kind of fizzled out. Which is a real shame. Silent Bomber (PS1) - Does this count? I think this counts, but it's been FOREVER since I played it. I remember this game being awesome, though! Tiny Bullets (PS1) - This Japanese exclusive on the PS1, however, was ALMOST awesome, but had one fatal flaw: TANK CONTROLS. In a 3D platformer. On the PS1. I really, really don't understand what was going through their head when they decided to go that route, because if it weren't for the tank controls, this game would be awesome! I'd be curious to see you guys struggle to play through it, though, because I guess I'm just sadistic that way. ;) Napple Tale: Arsia in Daydream (DreamCast) - This is borderline an action RPG as opposed to a 3D platformer, but that line is pretty blurred to begin with, and since this has actual STAGES, I feel like it counts as a 3D platformer. And if so, it's a DAMNED FINE 3D platformer. Japanese only, and you will be missing out on some really charming story text if you can't read the dialogue, but the gameplay is fun in any language. This is a fixed-camera 3D platformer (my favorite kind!), and is just a real blast to play. Your main character is a little girl who was accidentally killed while at an amusement park, and you now temporarily live in the basement of an ice-cream shop in Hell, where you have to undergo various trials in order to be brought back to life in the real world. It's really bright and colorful, and the music was done by Yoko Kanno, whose work you might know from things like Cowboy BeBop, Ghost in the Shell: Standalone Complex, Turn-A Gundam, and a variety of other anime that are renowned for their fantastic soundtracks -- and unsurprisingly, that makes the soundtrack to Napple Tale pretty fantastic too! Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure (PC, PSP, 3DS) - Yeah, I know this is typically classified as an action RPG, but let's face it: it's a 3D platformer. I mean, it's got a hub world, stages divided by world, etc. -- it's a 3D platformer, no matter what Falcom may say! And in my opinion, this is actually one of Falcom's very best games. It does have camera issues, like any other 3D platformer, but aside from that, it's pretty much perfect. Your main character is a disaffected little girl who moved to a town with no other children, but found a hole in a wall that led to a secret alternate dimension full of ghosts and monsters. She was able to pull a mystical weapon from a stone, like Arthur pulling out Excalibur, except hers is a power drill! So now you go around power-drilling enemies and walls, and wearing all kinds of super-cute accessories with different effects, in order to save the monster world from a mysterious dark prince. It's really fun, and has absolutely fantastic graphics, great voice-acting (though I prefer the main character's Japanese voice), and a really unique soundtrack for Falcom that goes heavy on the jazz and funk. Really awesome little game that deserves a lot more attention than it gets! Nayuta no Kiseki (PSP) - This PSP-exclusive Japan-only Falcom game is also technically classified as an action RPG, but like Gurumin, it's got a hub world, stages divided by world, etc. -- in fact, in a lot of ways, it feels like a spiritual sequel to Gurumin (while also being a spiritual sequel to the Zwei games). IMHO, this is the single funnest game Falcom has ever produced, at least in terms of pure gameplay -- every level is beautifully designed, the camera is fixed (so it's never an issue), and the big gimmick of this title is that you can play four different versions of every level: one for each season. And while the level layout is the same, the weather conditions make platforming very different from one season to the next, and also change up a lot of the puzzles and all of the enemies. It's pretty neat, and handled very well! There is a story, and quite a lot of it, but... honestly, it's not very good, so you're probably better off not being able to read the dialogue. ;) Just ignore the story and focus on the awesome gameplay, great graphics (some of the best on the PSP), and absolutely outstanding soundtrack, and you'll have a superb time! Poinie's Poin (PS2) - I have yet to play this game, but really should pop it in sometime, as I DO own it. I bought it because it's a Japanese-only PS2 platformer, yet it has an English mode, where the entire game -- including all the voice-acting -- is presented in English. And it is WEEEEEIRD English. Like, it's not "Engrish" -- it's actually very well-localized -- but it's full of bizarre non-sequiturs, weird street lingo, and voice-acting that sounds like it came straight out of South Park. This game is just beyond strange, and while I can't exactly say it's a looker, it certainly does have a distinctive look to it, and is worth playing for the utterly bizarre English mode alone. Definitely more a curiosity than anything, but seems like a fun one!
I actually HAD tokobots (never got past stage 2) on the PSP, then the back of it's thing where you put the disc in came out... it then started booting us out of games at seemingly random, we had to sell it shortly afterwards...;_;
Was it a 3000-model PSP? I'm betting it was! Those things were really prone to hardware faults. If you ever decide to give PSP gaming another shot, I highly recommend grabbing a 2000-model, as it contains the better form-factor and JUST ABOUT all the improvements of the 3000-model, but with much more reliable and long-lasting hardware. In my experience, at least, the 2000-series PSPs have always been really reliable.
Enslaved: Odyssey To The West is the single most underrated game of the 7th generation. If you like action platformers, but you haven't played this game, you're denying yourself. The ending is admittedly VERY underwhelming, but the rest of the game as a whole is a must-own for the PS3/Xbox 360 generation.
Certainly doesn't look like a platformer though. Sure, there's some collectables and some platforming elements but looks more like an action-adventure game
I'm a to your channel. Watched my first episode a couple days ago and hooked. I love seeing someone talking about the games I grew up with. I don't know if you have a PS4 but I found a game called Bloodstained Curse of the Moon on it. It's made by the same team who made the Castlevania games. I think Dave would like it. Maybe you too Joe. But all in all keep up the good work guys.
Damn, I freaking love 102 Dalmatians Puppies to the Rescue. I used to play it when I was a child. I know it's not the best game ever, but I was hoping to see it in this video and you guys delivered.
CyberRonin I remember that with a few games, notably one of the Tomb Raiders and Nightmare Creatures 2. Looked almost exactly like their ps1 counterparts 😓
Yeah I was quite shocked at how lousy the ports shown in this episode were, at the very least you'd think they'd run at a more stable 30fps or maybe even veering towards 60
James Reid only since this generation (and some of the 7th gen) has stable FPS been targeted by Developers and even in this generation some Developers Cbf'd to even do that lmao (dynasty warriors 9 /watch?v=LwOpIiOeYYk)
Enslaved was supposed to be a trilogy but it didn't sell well so we get that horrible cliffhanger ending. To bad since it was a pretty great game that nobody played.
I can't help but feel that what made I-Ninja stand out was the characters and voice acting. Very goofy and a bit tongue-in-cheek. That's Billy West as the main character.
Come on Dave you have given us a tour of your closet full of great gaming shirts. Where did you get this shirt from? The Konami maternity top outlet? Seriously though that logo is hanging way too low. I hope you still have the receipt man.
The Tak games were later co-published by Nickelodeon and THQ starting with Tak 2 onwards until The Great Juju Challenge, also, the first game later became a Nickelodeon cartoon series from 2007/2008.
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We can't have that. Luckily, the easy solution is to have your phone scream at you in the most annoyingly loud voice you can find every time you get a youtube notification. You can do this, and you will survive.
Also, this video was so long overdue. It's one of my favourite genres, together with point & click adventures and 3rd person shooters. Hoping to see these in your videos someday. :)
There is hope for Tak though, as THQ Nordic has announced a while ago that it will try to revive games of Nick franchises. or something along those lines. it's worth looking a bit more into it, i think.
18:55 look at that super blurry texture and 15fps at the same time.... You guy must stop playing multiplataform games on PS3. All those games from 2006-2011 always ran much worst on PS3 especially because of the 256MB RAM issue that was only fixed via firmware update in 2011 and also because was harder to develop for.
Every one is whining about Toy Story 2 review, but perhaps the Dreamcast version is inferior to the others? Kinda like how Shadow Man is inferior on the Ps1, but is badass everywhere else.
Not sure about inferior, but it looks way too close to the others, considering how much more powerful the Dreamcast is. The N64 version looks and runs almost the same, plus it actually smooths its textures! It also doesn't have poorly-acted cutscenes, so maybe it is better than the DC version... Games like Shadow Man- and Rayman 2, to give another example- had a reason to be worse on PS1, since at least there was the excuse of technical limitations (even if games built exclusively for the system could do better). For a Dreamcast port to be inferior or even just on par with the other consoles, there's no excuse.
3dmarth Shadow Man and Rayman 2 were created with the N64 hardware in mind, and because the PSX is less powerful than N64 and even Saturn, the developers had to cut a lot to fit on a weaker system in a playable state, though shadow man its awful on PSX running at 15 fps and 320x224p, much lower than 640x480i (with expansion pak) on N64. As for the Dreamcast version, it was a launch title, so the dev didn't use power to improve the graphical fidelity. In fact, no one used the hardware to its fullest, only one company took advantage of DC: INFOGRAMES, which programmed from the ground up Test Drive Le Mans 24 hours using at least 42/50% of the DC full processing power, unlike other lazy devs.
Yeah, the PlayStation tended to fare a lot better when games were built around its limitations, not shoehorned into them after being finished! The Dreamcast was in a weird spot: it launched so early (just a few days after Ocarina of Time!) that most devs at the time weren't yet working with modern visual techniques and standards! It was still considered normal for characters to have separately-modelled limbs, crudely-textured mitts for hands, and a dark disc stuck under their feet to represent a shadow. All kinds of drastic improvements to modelling, lighting, animation, texture mapping, etc. etc., took place in the PS2 era, as the Dreamcast was already on its way out. And it didn't help that any PS/N64 ports were based on old tech, making it difficult to deliver a next-gen experience without rebuilding the game. I don't necessarily believe the DC had massive amounts of untapped power tucked away, but it's safe to say that had it lived longer, we'd have at least seen a lot more games that looked like Sonic Adventure 2 or Shenmue. That, and it might have even continued to improve graphically as time went on, continuing to compete with the PS2. There's a big difference between a PS2 game from 2000 and one from 2003 or newer, and that may have held true for the DC as well!
Enslaved is also on Steam. I recommend that version since you don't have to possibly plug in an old system you don't have hooked up to play it. Add it to your wishlist and wait for it to go on sale. I nabbed it for $7.50. Totally worth it.
I also want you to know I love what you guys do. You have shown me so many awesome games and I've spent entire afternoons watching your content, keep at it :3
What are some 3D Platformers that you feel should get more attention?
Gex. Or at least Gex needs a new game. We already revived his bobcat bro (Bubsy), so I don't see why we shouldn't do the same with Gex.
I don't see many people talking about Pac-Man World on PS1.
Haven: Call of the King, Kya: Dark Lineage, Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy and Legend of Kay.
You forgot to mention the game ‘Prawns’ on PlayStation.
I’m surprised there was no mention of Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg. I only ever got to play the demo, but I remember it being quite fun.
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I turn my head and cough twice every time I hear the words "gamesack"... Cough...cough
Same fam!!
Game sack and chill.
Just want to say how much i enjoy you two and your content, been a gamer since 1982 and you guys just really bring back great memories and keep me excited to be a gamer!!! Please keep going you guys are awesome
YOU DARE QUESTION THE GREATNESS OF TOY STORY 2??? INFEDELS!!!
Inkwell i think that maybe is Just The Dreamcast version that is not as good like on The PS1
The game was weirdly behind the times, even on PC when you activated 3D acceleration the game didn't really look different, there were no texture filtering or added effects it was basically software mode with presumably better performance.
I do feel like you should avoid the Dreamcast version; I actually played it and bumped into serious glitches that apparently didn't exist in the PS1 version. Might get that if I decide to give the game another shot.
They are indeed infidels.
LMAO, I always crack up with the "hidden gem" MetalJesus meme.
ARCADDER same here :D
it's the nipple rub
These days 'Hidden Gem' just means drastically overpriced on eBay.
Basically, so get them before they get featured on a popular youtube channel.
Everyone!! Buy copies of Tsugunai Atonement before anyone finds out it was made by the creators of Arc the Lad and published by Atlus early on the PS2. That game still has a reasonable price it's not too late !! (Srsly tho, play it, it's really special)
Wow nikodem.. you had to mention it?? It just doubled the price on eBay!
iNinja is still one of my favorite games of all time.
Swinging with the grappling hook, slicing enemies on half and the music was all quite satisfying.
I played the demo on one of those discs that came in Playstation Magazine. I found it to be pretty fun.
You guys BLEW IT AGAIN! Where in the HELL was [insert my favorite, obscure 3D platformer here] in this episode? I haven’t even watched it yet, but I can ALREADY TELL you didn’t cover [insert my favorite, obscure 3D platformer here] because of the length of the video - because it would take AT LEAST 45 MINUTES just to cover [insert my favorite, obscure 3D platformer here].
Rest assured I *will* be writing my Congresswoman about this, GAME SACK --- IF THAT’S EVEN YOUR REAL NAME!!!
I know, right? UNSUBBED!!
These guys just stopped giving a damn after a point, boooo!
To be fair, [insert my favorite, obscure 3D platformer here] is a good game, I can't believe they didn't cover it
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Good point, comrade.
Toy Story 2 on PSX is easily one of my all time fave 3D platformers
4:45 "It doesn't matter, nobody plays this games for the story."
True in many cases, but there can be exceptions, one of the best examples being Sly Cooper series, especially second and third game.
Agree! Plus Jak and Daxtergames have a great story. Ratchet has some good stories too!
I'm going to have to disagree about Toy Story 2, that game is fantastic.
I had it on PS1 and it was really solid. Maybe is it better on ps1?
I wish there was a Greendog 3d
TheStolken There was, but only for PC, doesn't work on anything newer than XP and it wasn't good at all (glitches, falling through the level and other "fun" stuff).
fred fuchs It's lost media at this point, but I remember playing it as a kid. As I've said though, not something you want to play - more time you spend fighting bugs than actually playing. It was rushed, didn't work right, no wonder no one remembers it.
Just wait a couple years, I'm sure someone will crowdfund a Greendog reboot.
Greendog 64
Haunting Ground
That hidden gem part during that Lucky game made me bust out laughing, nice vid guys
Toy story 2 and 102 Dalmatians one of my favorite Disneys game I've played back in the day
Which one?
Geoff good gamer what about Hercules? 😊
Yes Hercules
I love those mini games extras
Toy Story 2 is an amazing game lol wtf. Motion sickness? What
Pistaxin sounds like you're getting unnecessarily upset about an opinion
I still agree with you slightly but it is his opinion... I also hate a lot of games people love
And the music is 10/10
Pistaxin When viewed through an objective lens and compared with contemporary 3D platformers, it is indeed a badly made game. Particularly technically speaking.
Back in 1996 I got motion sickness when I played Super Mario 64 at Blockbuster, it was the first time I played a 3D platform game, today Super Mario 64 is on my top 3 favorite games ever, I even have the Japanese rumble version.
Bought most of this games but haven't had a chance to try them yet, but now I see they're all good games :)
a Time Portal to when SEGA dominated is a one way trip without a DeLorean, but you only need to hit 16mph to come back
I’m really glad you like Enslaved! I remember being extremely surprised with that one. It’s a great game, and definitely deserves more exposure.
Toy Story 2 was also on PC!
Anyway, Super Luckys Tale was pretty good, I had lots of Fun with it!
I’ve always appreciated the level of quality in your videos, and today I got my first 4K TV....holy crap!!! Looked stunning!!! I’ve been watching your videos all wrong for years.
The Original Xbox versions of Tak & the Power of JuJu, Vexx & I, Ninja are all playable on Xbox 360 via backwards-compatibility. Hopefully some day they become playable on Xbox One as well.
Tak was originally meant to be on PSone/N64 but development carried over to the newer systems. I remember reading an article in the UK Nintendo Official Magazine that said so, and even included screenshots!
Lindsey Shaw looks so familiar. Isn't she the girl from Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide?
That's her
Mosely
I was so surprised to see her pop up haha
Super Lucky’s Tale is pretty cool
I had I-Ninja as a kid and I remember it being so hard. I actually overwrote my save file and was so frustrated and didn't want to regain my progress, I sold it immediately afterwards.
If you are interested in Enslaved Oddysee to the West, it's an uncharted like platformer. Meaning jumps are context sensetive. You can't jump any time or everywhere. Just on certain ledges. Also play it on PC. Not only does it run at 60 and the screen tearing is gone, but if you play with the ps4 controller, then you can have motion aiming when holding L2
Glad to see Enslaved Journey top the West! I enjoyed it a lot when it was released and never understood why it's never mentionned. It's no masterpiece but it's a really good game :)
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I played the original Lucky's Tale when it was first released in VR. The camera controls in 3D platformers are less of a problem when you can precisely control it with your head. Not the mention that stereoscopic 3D makes it easy to understand where the character is actually located, so you don't have the all-too-common problem of missing a platform because you thought it was closer to/further from the camera than it actually was.
Enslaved is amazing. Was a huge surprise to me! This game is also one of the reasons I didn't really get the hype about horizon zero dawn, since the setting was not that new to me.
Oh man used to love I-Ninja back in he day such a cool little game.
I still have enslaved in my xbox360 and i definitely recommend it, great story, great gameplay and graphics. No regrets.
Enslaved is truly a great game and can get a little challenging at times, hell a fun
I never thought Toy Story 2 was considered obscure, it's even available on PSN!
SSGmaster but was very underrated during its era.
I played it as a kid and it's a guilty pleasure of mine, I even get some enjoyment out of it.
@@VGamingJunkieVT it's a good game
@@retroboy-fh1ji it's still underrated apparently. The guy shit on it
@@VGamingJunkieVT I'd hope you'd get some enjoyment from a guilty *pleasure*. Lol
I always love hearing about different platformers! Thank you for the video!
Will you guys please do an episode on "The Best Version" of different games. With so many digital deluxe, ports, platforms, etc... there is so much content here. Take Burger Time for instance... which is the best version? NES? Intellivision? 7800?
Not a bad idea!
"You're not getting my Snatcher!"
That sounds so wrong. XD
I actually preordered Tak and the Power of Juju when I was a kid. The preorder bonus was this surprisingly good quality Tak bobblehead, which I still own to this day.
That's cool.
Scaler on the PS2 is a great game
The girl in Enslaved (Tripitaka) is the game's version of the monk who accompanies the Monkey King. I'm -guessing- that design might have been influenced a little by the TV show Monkey, where said monk was portrayed by a woman IIRC.
Also Bulma from Dragonball.
HOW DO YOU NOT KNOW LINDSEY SH-oh, wait, your genereration probably didn't get Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
I just love Game Sack so darn much. Thankyou thankyou thankyou for the amazing content!
Never stop the ending skits! I giggle every time.
I was actually pleasantly surprised with how fun Super Lucky's Tale was. Sure it had it's problems but it was well made, colorful and a joy to play. I certainly wouldn't hesitate to play a sequel if Playful Corp. decides to make one.
Nice to see a new video from Game Sack.
Boy, it took me way too long to figure out that Metal Jesus reference.
Interesting episode. I've heard of some of these, like I Ninja, but there are a few in there I had NO idea existed.
I do have some suggestions for a future episode, though! 3D platformers aren't my genre, exactly, but I know of a few good (or at least interesting) ones that I think would qualify as obscure:
Tokobot (PSP) or Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri (PS2)
- Severely underrated puzzle platformer in which you have a small army of tiny, cute robots following you that you can arrange in various formations and use as weapons or as means of progressing through levels -- line them up and you can use them as a whip to hurt enemies or create a bridge over a large gap, put two on either side of you and you can turn yourself into a helicopter blade for hovering, etc. It's pretty clever and VERY fun, and has a lot of personality, too. I always felt this was an underrated gem on the PSP, and then they brought it to the PS2 where I figured it would FINALLY sell... but nope, it didn't! It just kind of fizzled out. Which is a real shame.
Silent Bomber (PS1)
- Does this count? I think this counts, but it's been FOREVER since I played it. I remember this game being awesome, though!
Tiny Bullets (PS1)
- This Japanese exclusive on the PS1, however, was ALMOST awesome, but had one fatal flaw: TANK CONTROLS. In a 3D platformer. On the PS1. I really, really don't understand what was going through their head when they decided to go that route, because if it weren't for the tank controls, this game would be awesome! I'd be curious to see you guys struggle to play through it, though, because I guess I'm just sadistic that way. ;)
Napple Tale: Arsia in Daydream (DreamCast)
- This is borderline an action RPG as opposed to a 3D platformer, but that line is pretty blurred to begin with, and since this has actual STAGES, I feel like it counts as a 3D platformer. And if so, it's a DAMNED FINE 3D platformer. Japanese only, and you will be missing out on some really charming story text if you can't read the dialogue, but the gameplay is fun in any language. This is a fixed-camera 3D platformer (my favorite kind!), and is just a real blast to play. Your main character is a little girl who was accidentally killed while at an amusement park, and you now temporarily live in the basement of an ice-cream shop in Hell, where you have to undergo various trials in order to be brought back to life in the real world. It's really bright and colorful, and the music was done by Yoko Kanno, whose work you might know from things like Cowboy BeBop, Ghost in the Shell: Standalone Complex, Turn-A Gundam, and a variety of other anime that are renowned for their fantastic soundtracks -- and unsurprisingly, that makes the soundtrack to Napple Tale pretty fantastic too!
Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure (PC, PSP, 3DS)
- Yeah, I know this is typically classified as an action RPG, but let's face it: it's a 3D platformer. I mean, it's got a hub world, stages divided by world, etc. -- it's a 3D platformer, no matter what Falcom may say! And in my opinion, this is actually one of Falcom's very best games. It does have camera issues, like any other 3D platformer, but aside from that, it's pretty much perfect. Your main character is a disaffected little girl who moved to a town with no other children, but found a hole in a wall that led to a secret alternate dimension full of ghosts and monsters. She was able to pull a mystical weapon from a stone, like Arthur pulling out Excalibur, except hers is a power drill! So now you go around power-drilling enemies and walls, and wearing all kinds of super-cute accessories with different effects, in order to save the monster world from a mysterious dark prince. It's really fun, and has absolutely fantastic graphics, great voice-acting (though I prefer the main character's Japanese voice), and a really unique soundtrack for Falcom that goes heavy on the jazz and funk. Really awesome little game that deserves a lot more attention than it gets!
Nayuta no Kiseki (PSP)
- This PSP-exclusive Japan-only Falcom game is also technically classified as an action RPG, but like Gurumin, it's got a hub world, stages divided by world, etc. -- in fact, in a lot of ways, it feels like a spiritual sequel to Gurumin (while also being a spiritual sequel to the Zwei games). IMHO, this is the single funnest game Falcom has ever produced, at least in terms of pure gameplay -- every level is beautifully designed, the camera is fixed (so it's never an issue), and the big gimmick of this title is that you can play four different versions of every level: one for each season. And while the level layout is the same, the weather conditions make platforming very different from one season to the next, and also change up a lot of the puzzles and all of the enemies. It's pretty neat, and handled very well! There is a story, and quite a lot of it, but... honestly, it's not very good, so you're probably better off not being able to read the dialogue. ;) Just ignore the story and focus on the awesome gameplay, great graphics (some of the best on the PSP), and absolutely outstanding soundtrack, and you'll have a superb time!
Poinie's Poin (PS2)
- I have yet to play this game, but really should pop it in sometime, as I DO own it. I bought it because it's a Japanese-only PS2 platformer, yet it has an English mode, where the entire game -- including all the voice-acting -- is presented in English. And it is WEEEEEIRD English. Like, it's not "Engrish" -- it's actually very well-localized -- but it's full of bizarre non-sequiturs, weird street lingo, and voice-acting that sounds like it came straight out of South Park. This game is just beyond strange, and while I can't exactly say it's a looker, it certainly does have a distinctive look to it, and is worth playing for the utterly bizarre English mode alone. Definitely more a curiosity than anything, but seems like a fun one!
I actually HAD tokobots (never got past stage 2) on the PSP, then the back of it's thing where you put the disc in came out... it then started booting us out of games at seemingly random, we had to sell it shortly afterwards...;_;
Was it a 3000-model PSP? I'm betting it was! Those things were really prone to hardware faults. If you ever decide to give PSP gaming another shot, I highly recommend grabbing a 2000-model, as it contains the better form-factor and JUST ABOUT all the improvements of the 3000-model, but with much more reliable and long-lasting hardware. In my experience, at least, the 2000-series PSPs have always been really reliable.
I also didn’t play Tak back in the day because of that hideous Box Art 😂
Nitro Rad approves this episode
(Probably)
Michirin9801 He should totally look into a few of these. They could be cool videos
I was hoping to see a reference to Nitro in the comments, was not disappointed.
Enslaved: Odyssey To The West is the single most underrated game of the 7th generation. If you like action platformers, but you haven't played this game, you're denying yourself. The ending is admittedly VERY underwhelming, but the rest of the game as a whole is a must-own for the PS3/Xbox 360 generation.
i Ninja is one of my favorite games of that generation
wayge same here I absolutely love it, seeing it again makes me want to get out my ps2 and play it all over again
zak rowe Get the PC version! It has gamepad support and you can play it in high resolution! I hooked up my CPU to my TV and it looked amazing!
I love Greendog gag. I even given it a go - it's rather nice.
However the game seriously lacks any viridescent canine, though.
Enslaved actually looks pretty cool. I need to snag that.
RGT 85
Yes it does.
I already have enslaved. I remember buying the premium edition for cheap as part of a bundle sometime ago.
Had since release, it is a really good game.
Certainly doesn't look like a platformer though. Sure, there's some collectables and some platforming elements but looks more like an action-adventure game
The Xbox 360 version runs a bit better than the PS3 version, so if you have the choice, pick that version up, instead.
Loving the new intro, on-screen graphics and transitions. :)
I beat the Enslaved game. it gets real trippy.
Zeldas Champion ending is shit though
Was that a pun? :P
I got Vexx 10 years ago. Pretty cool game.
You guys friggin rule!!
No you do!
Man, you are speaking my soul on the Tak cover, because that's my personal reason why I never gave the game a chance.
If you do a part 2, I nominate Jersey Devil for PS1. No idea if it is good now as I only played it when I was a kid.
We were gonna include that but then Dave was like "I thought I had it but I don't. Also I am dumb" --Exact quote from Dave.
Excellent vid guys as always! Loving the new title sequence too
I'm a to your channel. Watched my first episode a couple days ago and hooked.
I love seeing someone talking about the games I grew up with.
I don't know if you have a PS4 but I found a game called Bloodstained Curse of the Moon on it. It's made by the same team who made the Castlevania games. I think Dave would like it. Maybe you too Joe.
But all in all keep up the good work guys.
Thanks!
Waking up Sundays in Germany and there is a new Game Sack Video. Perfect start for the day. Thank you guys 😘
If I had a nickel for everytime one of them says they get "motion sickness"....
Damn, I freaking love 102 Dalmatians Puppies to the Rescue. I used to play it when I was a child. I know it's not the best game ever, but I was hoping to see it in this video and you guys delivered.
hell yeah, love watching these before bed!
Never stop doing the bits at the end. I love for those.
I hated when they ported games over to the Dreamcast but didn't take advantage of the hardware..
CyberRonin
I remember that with a few games, notably one of the Tomb Raiders and Nightmare Creatures 2. Looked almost exactly like their ps1 counterparts 😓
Legacy of Kain Soul reaver anyone?
they did. but mostly for updated screen resolution and framerate
Yeah I was quite shocked at how lousy the ports shown in this episode were, at the very least you'd think they'd run at a more stable 30fps or maybe even veering towards 60
James Reid only since this generation (and some of the 7th gen) has stable FPS been targeted by Developers and even in this generation some Developers Cbf'd to even do that lmao (dynasty warriors 9 /watch?v=LwOpIiOeYYk)
Enslaved was supposed to be a trilogy but it didn't sell well so we get that horrible cliffhanger ending. To bad since it was a pretty great game that nobody played.
Toy Story 2 is very good.
I can't help but feel that what made I-Ninja stand out was the characters and voice acting. Very goofy and a bit tongue-in-cheek. That's Billy West as the main character.
Come on Dave you have given us a tour of your closet full of great gaming shirts. Where did you get this shirt from? The Konami maternity top outlet? Seriously though that logo is hanging way too low. I hope you still have the receipt man.
Never stop this continuing bit with the hidden gems and metal jesus lol. Also "did somebody say tits!?"
Are those hidden gems I see....
The Tak games were later co-published by Nickelodeon and THQ starting with Tak 2 onwards until The Great Juju Challenge, also, the first game later became a Nickelodeon cartoon series from 2007/2008.
Three things in this world I know to be true (do not dispute me):
1. The internet is a tool with limitless potential to connect people around the globe, allowing us to communicate, learn more about each other and gain a greater understanding of the incredibly diverse and culturally rich world we live in.
2. People mostly use the internet to download porn, argue about Star Wars movies and tell other people how much they suck balls.
3. Game Sack is a reliably great UA-cam channel that uploads informative and entertaining videos on a regular basis.
Enslaved Odyssey to the west was amazing
7:08
You say "too" exactly as the 2 appears
Every time you drop the MJR reference I die laughing! Great video gents!
that metal jesus tho
5:20 All those traditional platformer mechanics, make alot of sense in the context of ninjas!
(I.e. Grapling hooks, wall-jumping, wall-runing, ext.)
Damn, late by 20 min! Was distracted while playing Octopath Traveler. =P
We can't have that. Luckily, the easy solution is to have your phone scream at you in the most annoyingly loud voice you can find every time you get a youtube notification. You can do this, and you will survive.
Also, this video was so long overdue. It's one of my favourite genres, together with point & click adventures and 3rd person shooters. Hoping to see these in your videos someday. :)
Tak had like 4 sequels and a TV show I don't think it's very obscure.
except it's mostly forgotten about nowadays, it can go either way
There is hope for Tak though, as THQ Nordic has announced a while ago that it will try to revive games of Nick franchises. or something along those lines.
it's worth looking a bit more into it, i think.
Thank you! I could NEVER REMEMBER the name of it!
I used to have "Puppies to the Rescue" on the PC as a kid, and I love that you guys covered it here.
I see Game Sack, I click, especially at midnight.
communist wookiee incorrect it’s up at 7:30am and I’m right because I’m in GMT. All other time zones are wrong.
I'm same time zone as Colorado, which is where they are, so I think you're wrong.
11:18 it makes me laugh every time
Thumps up just because you're Game Sack.
Good stuff, Game Sack. I want more.
At the very least Joe is wising up.
No, it's just pretend.
I know, but I still can't help but comment on it since Dave taking the game is such a running gag.
14:45 *Talking about it resembling Mario Galaxy while showing gameplay footage obviously inspired by Retro Studios' Donkey Kong Country games*
Sorry, but could you pick an episode theme that'll allow you guys to talk about Greeeennndoooogg?
DJ InYourFace They'll end up losing all their subscribers if that happens.
"Games Featuring Beached Surfer Dudes" would be something I'd watch.
I cradled my sack while watching you guys play these games. That's what its all about. Thanks for the video!
18:55 look at that super blurry texture and 15fps at the same time.... You guy must stop playing multiplataform games on PS3. All those games from 2006-2011 always ran much worst on PS3 especially because of the 256MB RAM issue that was only fixed via firmware update in 2011 and also because was harder to develop for.
Looks like Tails's forgotten cousin got a job
Every one is whining about Toy Story 2 review, but perhaps the Dreamcast version is inferior to the others? Kinda like how Shadow Man is inferior on the Ps1, but is badass everywhere else.
UnbornDecay DC version of any game is the best of that generation
Not sure about inferior, but it looks way too close to the others, considering how much more powerful the Dreamcast is.
The N64 version looks and runs almost the same, plus it actually smooths its textures! It also doesn't have poorly-acted cutscenes, so maybe it is better than the DC version...
Games like Shadow Man- and Rayman 2, to give another example- had a reason to be worse on PS1, since at least there was the excuse of technical limitations (even if games built exclusively for the system could do better). For a Dreamcast port to be inferior or even just on par with the other consoles, there's no excuse.
I will say I bumped into serious glitches in the Dreamcast version that, to my knowledge, simply don't exist in the other releases.
3dmarth Shadow Man and Rayman 2 were created with the N64 hardware in mind, and because the PSX is less powerful than N64 and even Saturn, the developers had to cut a lot to fit on a weaker system in a playable state, though shadow man its awful on PSX running at 15 fps and 320x224p, much lower than 640x480i (with expansion pak) on N64. As for the Dreamcast version, it was a launch title, so the dev didn't use power to improve the graphical fidelity. In fact, no one used the hardware to its fullest, only one company took advantage of DC: INFOGRAMES, which programmed from the ground up Test Drive Le Mans 24 hours using at least 42/50% of the DC full processing power, unlike other lazy devs.
Yeah, the PlayStation tended to fare a lot better when games were built around its limitations, not shoehorned into them after being finished!
The Dreamcast was in a weird spot: it launched so early (just a few days after Ocarina of Time!) that most devs at the time weren't yet working with modern visual techniques and standards! It was still considered normal for characters to have separately-modelled limbs, crudely-textured mitts for hands, and a dark disc stuck under their feet to represent a shadow. All kinds of drastic improvements to modelling, lighting, animation, texture mapping, etc. etc., took place in the PS2 era, as the Dreamcast was already on its way out.
And it didn't help that any PS/N64 ports were based on old tech, making it difficult to deliver a next-gen experience without rebuilding the game.
I don't necessarily believe the DC had massive amounts of untapped power tucked away, but it's safe to say that had it lived longer, we'd have at least seen a lot more games that looked like Sonic Adventure 2 or Shenmue. That, and it might have even continued to improve graphically as time went on, continuing to compete with the PS2. There's a big difference between a PS2 game from 2000 and one from 2003 or newer, and that may have held true for the DC as well!
I remember seeing Vex in stores when I was a kid, I never gave too much thought to it. I regret not trying it now.
did you just say obscure games?
Enslaved is also on Steam. I recommend that version since you don't have to possibly plug in an old system you don't have hooked up to play it. Add it to your wishlist and wait for it to go on sale. I nabbed it for $7.50. Totally worth it.
No love for Blasto?
John J i believe they covered that in a previous episode.
kari jackson do you happen to know which one? Loved that game so I’d love to see what they thought
Look Up the 'Tude Era episode
I also want you to know I love what you guys do. You have shown me so many awesome games and I've spent entire afternoons watching your content, keep at it :3