INCREDIBLE 32-bit Hidden Gems you NEVER Played

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  • @st1ka
    @st1ka  Місяць тому +2

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  • @moito8
    @moito8 Рік тому +35

    Thumbnail is from Steam Hearts for PC98. The company is TGL-Giga the same of Variable Geo and Bringaty.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +7

      In this case it's for the saturn port of Steam Hearts ^^

    • @TheAceOfFire
      @TheAceOfFire 21 день тому +1

      40:54, Thumbnail segment starts here!

  • @thrilleex
    @thrilleex Рік тому +317

    The man sure know how to thumbnail, I appreciate such fine art.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +58

      Haha I aim to please

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons Рік тому +15

      ​@@st1kaYou're truly a man of culture.

    • @planexshifter
      @planexshifter Рік тому +14

      I agree. Never heard of this tuber before but saw that thumbnail and here I am.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +13

      @@planexshifter haha, hope you enjoy the video

    • @simmat6419
      @simmat6419 Рік тому +11

      My wife doesn't

  • @dava00007
    @dava00007 Рік тому +46

    This may be the first time I see a video about "forgotten games" where I have not heard of the games a million times in other videos! Pretty good work! Thanks for it!

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +5

      Thank you! I try :D

    • @whahala555
      @whahala555 Рік тому +3

      I was thinking the same thing. I think I've maybe heard of R-Type Delta...

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +3

      @whahala555 glad I could help! You can also check out my videos on 8bit and 16 bit hidden gems ^^

    • @anthonypimentel7218
      @anthonypimentel7218 Рік тому +1

      ​@@whahala555R type Delta is my fave in the series! Though I haven't played R type final 2 yet

    • @Tony_Cardoza
      @Tony_Cardoza Рік тому

      ​@@anthonypimentel7218R-type final 2 is excellent! I enjoyed it thoroughly.

  • @zadig08
    @zadig08 Рік тому +57

    I played septerra core on my PC as a kid and had totally forgotten it till now. Thank you so much memory reawakening wizard!

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +5

      Glad I could help haha

    • @pixelpuppy
      @pixelpuppy 8 місяців тому

      same!

    • @victorbelo631
      @victorbelo631 7 місяців тому

      I too played it my teens. Really liked the game but never linked it to FF7. hahaha. I still have the CD with the game with me today.

  • @2lobo777
    @2lobo777 7 місяців тому +5

    Steam Hearts had the those beautiful characters designed by the late Takahiro Kimura. A great artist that mostly work as character designer, director and key animator. He passed away just last year 2023. Among the stuff he worked on is Dirty Pair Flash, Gundam G, MS08 Gundam, Gaogaigar, Code Geas and many videogames from the early 90s.

  • @JoelJGames
    @JoelJGames Рік тому +73

    Great video, I'm finding that 32 bit 3D aesthetic more and more appealing with time

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +8

      Same here ^^

    • @Gatorade69
      @Gatorade69 Рік тому +2

      I wish I could enjoy that aesthetic. Personally there's a few games that I enjoy the look of, like Final Fantasy 9 and Tomba being one of them.

    • @MaxOakland
      @MaxOakland Рік тому +7

      I like 32-bit 2D aesthetic more

    • @Tony_Cardoza
      @Tony_Cardoza Рік тому

      "aesthetic"

    • @Tony_Cardoza
      @Tony_Cardoza Рік тому +1

      ​@@Gatorade69Isn't it funny how many games have pigs as antagonists?

  • @rigues
    @rigues Рік тому +27

    In a time when every single PS1 in Brazil was modded and pirate games could be had for about US$ 5 each, I made a point to import a copy of R-Type Delta, and between shipping and taxes ended up paying 2x US Retail for it. Worth every penny. To this day it is the only game from my PS1 collection that I kept, and I still play it on my PS3.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Oh man the game is SO good. It deserves more attention

    • @DekkarJr
      @DekkarJr Рік тому +1

      You should add a part to that story where your fellow pirates name you somehthing really cool thats gonna stick ofreverr lol'
      BUT. i guess im gonna rae... tim
      :3 sry all i said all that can i go into my room for a few minutes i need to say sry for that one lol XD

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      ​@DekkarJames oh I can't do that. That's asking for the youtube banhammer to fall down on me

    • @DekkarJr
      @DekkarJr Рік тому +1

      @@st1ka XD * runs around wildlY *

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      @@DekkarJr haha

  • @mattshuey1
    @mattshuey1 Рік тому +26

    I'm only a minute in and I'm loving how he puts all 32 bit in the same category regardless of year. props for also having pc since that is generally forgotten in how the bitwars are structured.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +5

      Yeah I wanted to cover more than just the usual systems.
      I was actually gonna feature more 3DO and PC games but I cut them for time

    • @Freshbrood
      @Freshbrood Рік тому +1

      @@st1ka You should make a part2. Those 2 consoles had quite a few hidden gems too. I owned a 3DO back when they were new and was lucky to have Killing Time, Space Hulk, Star Control 2 and a D&D game. Rad Racer and Need for Speed are amazing too.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +2

      @@Freshbrood Oh I plan to make a part 2 in 2024

  • @SilverHairedFreak25
    @SilverHairedFreak25 Рік тому +56

    Always appreciate R-Type Delta recognition.
    Fun fact, there's actually four ships you can choose from. You can unlock one of the POW Armors to play as, and it's pretty darn good!

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +7

      Oh I know. I unlocked the POW armor back in the day.
      These days though I can't seem to get past level 3 haha

    • @DekkarJr
      @DekkarJr Рік тому +4

      love me some bullet hells in the classic sense of them.
      The last somewhat new one I checked out was called Sine Mora - was pretty good tbh. i like the 2.5D environments

    • @Sinn0100
      @Sinn0100 Рік тому

      ​​@@DekkarJrHave you checked out R-Type Final II? If you haven't, you should really take a look at it. It can be played on the Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Xbox One X, PSPRO, PS4, and Xbox One...so like everything. I got a physical copy of it...I can't remember when but I play it on my Series X. Edit* I have Sine Mora as well and it is a very good game.
      Addendum- If you choose to get it see if you can find a physical copy. I believe the only version they sell of R-Type Final 2 is the "Inaugural Flight Edition." It comes with the R-Type Final 2 Spundtrack, an R-Type 2 soft cover art book, and collectors box. I think I paid 40 bucks for it new.

    • @chadharger9323
      @chadharger9323 5 місяців тому

      @@st1ka About the RX-13 aka Cerebus. According to R-Type Final the ship and pilot didn't have a happy ending. Basically a fate worse than death kind of thing.

  • @KyudoKun
    @KyudoKun Рік тому +18

    This type of content is so calming and entertaining, really ideal to watch when I'm in bed and it's raining outside. The only thing that's missing is the midnight snack tho.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +4

      Wow, that's the nicest thing anyone has ever said about my content

  • @dtrainacomin
    @dtrainacomin Рік тому +25

    Man, R Type Delta was always mentioned as one of the "big three" shmups on the PS1, alongside Thunder Force V and Einhander. Weird to hear people don't talk about it, but it's definitely widely regarded as one of the best (and arguably the best) in the series in shmup circles.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +5

      At the very least I can't think of a time where I see it mentioned outside of shmup circles

    • @dtrainacomin
      @dtrainacomin Рік тому

      @st1ka Totally possible. It's a subculture for sure. People were more into Battle Arena Toshinden and Metal Gear.
      Silent Bomber is another awesome sneaky one for sure.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      @dtrainacomin it's baffling we all loved Battle Arena Toshinden so much (myself included).
      The games are so bad lol

    • @Claidheambmor
      @Claidheambmor Рік тому

      'I NEVER GIVE UP'
      Oh Ellis.

  • @eljugadorescaldenc4002
    @eljugadorescaldenc4002 Рік тому +7

    Super interesting video. I was highly surprised by The Wizard of Oz, a good example that the DS has unknown gems.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +2

      Glad I could help ^^

  • @foufoufun
    @foufoufun Рік тому +3

    This video made me realize that 32 bit is an era of video games. The switch from 32 to 64 bit was so seamless that most people did not even notice it or even knew what changed. Heck, the PS3, XB360 and Wii U were 32 bit consoles but the Switch has a 64 bit processor yet the games don't look that much different. On PC, the biggest difference was only the amount of RAM your system could handle.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +3

      Indeed, the downside of the old "16-bit wars" as we call them today, is that we started mis-using "bits" as a reference of power.
      But gaming is full of examples that prove this was wrong. The Intellivision, a console that predates the NES was 16-bit. Most consoles were today are either 32-bit or 64-bit.
      But when people talk about 32-bit games, they generally mean the PS1 and systems close to power to the PS1.

    • @cube2fox
      @cube2fox 2 місяці тому +1

      PS3, XB360 had 64 bit CPUs.

    • @foufoufun
      @foufoufun 2 місяці тому +1

      @@cube2fox You're right. Had to look it up, I thought they were had 32 bit CPUs but there probably wasn't many game running at 64 bits since there wasn't really any use for it. It wasn't even required on PC until a couple years later.

  • @CaptDestro
    @CaptDestro 6 місяців тому +2

    Steam Hearts art style is familiar to me. Turns out it's Takahiro Kimura behind it.
    Works:
    City Hunter 3 (Key animation)
    Idol Tenshi Yokoso Yōko (Key animation)
    Dirty Pair Flash (Character design, animation director)
    Mobile Fighter G Gundam (Chief animation director)
    The King of Braves GaoGaiGar (Character designs and chief animation director)
    Betterman (Character designs and chief animation director)
    Variable Geo (Character designs)
    Steam-Heart's (Character designs)[3]
    Usagi-chan de Cue!! (Character designs)
    Brigadoon: Marin & Melan (Character designs and chief animation director)
    Kiddy Grade (Eyecatch illustrator - episode 4)
    Shinkon Gattai Godannar!! (Character designs and chief animation director)
    Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (Eyecatch illustrator)
    Superior Defender Gundam Force (Character designs)
    Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY (Eyecatch illustrator)
    Gun Sword (Character designs and chief animation director)
    Blood+ (Key animation)
    Code Geass (Character designs and chief animation director)
    Dororon Enma-kun Meeramera (Character designs and chief animation director)
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Guest character design - Perun)

  • @Danthrax40
    @Danthrax40 Рік тому +5

    Thanks for showing off Bulk Slash and Stellar Assault SS! To clarify about our fan localization that you mentioned during the Stellar Assault segment: We didn’t hire any voice actors - everyone was a volunteer. We kept money completely out of the project, as we did with Bulk Slash.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      oh wow, thank you for that. I did not know that.

  • @flyinghippo5767
    @flyinghippo5767 Рік тому +13

    This was a great list! I grew up without the 32-bit generation entirely, so it's been so much fun seeing all of these games that I missed out on. Battle Blues and Hell Night really stood out to me, the latter especially because it has the same unsettling vibe that mainline Shin Megami Tensei games have, but with a more grounded sort of vibe.
    I subscribed and can't wait to watch more of your videos!

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much for the kind words ^^

  • @decisionparalysis7856
    @decisionparalysis7856 Рік тому +7

    Stopping by to say I really love your channel, one of my favorites in a long time, as most retro stuff has been done over and over, I find you unique. Keep up the good content, I'll keep watching.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      Aww thank you :D

  • @JackOLantern0987
    @JackOLantern0987 Рік тому +11

    Awesome and criminally underrated channel. I discovered a lot of great games from these videos. Good job!

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +2

      Thank you ^^

  • @kyzermcslyzer8496
    @kyzermcslyzer8496 Рік тому +6

    Hell Night (also known as Dark Messiah in Japan) was by far the most terrifying PS1 game I've ever played. The game uses sound queues in a way that makes it to where you need to REALLY listen. I even ended up cheesing the monster a few times by going in a room to reset where it would appear a few times. It helps the graphics give that uncanny valley vibes to it. Such a gem.

    • @Freshbrood
      @Freshbrood Рік тому +2

      Playing this now. So good. I really appreciate the fans making English translations for us. So many new to me PSX games.

    • @vikinglife6316
      @vikinglife6316 9 місяців тому

      @@Freshbrood Dezaemon 3D also has an english patched version on romhacking

  • @eddieburton6667
    @eddieburton6667 Рік тому +4

    This 32 bits video needs a part 2

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +2

      I'd like to do a sequel video

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons Рік тому +1

      @@st1ka Pwease! 🥺

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Hehe

  • @TheCrawl
    @TheCrawl Рік тому +4

    Great video! So many awesome games-I now need to try out Septerra Core and Battle Blues. I also appreciate the Shiren 2 love ❤️ such a fun game, and I’m glad the English fan patch is doing well!

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +2

      Glad you liked the video:D

  • @KingGameReview
    @KingGameReview Рік тому +3

    Battle Blues looks interesting. Almost the entire 3DO's library is hidden gems. So many unique games. I'll have to check it out, I've never heard of this one.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +2

      Oh yeah the 3do has a pretty interesting library and it does not deserve the hate it gets

  • @PS1Fan1991
    @PS1Fan1991 Рік тому +6

    Great video! For The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road, the music was made by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Michiko Naruke and Masaharu Iwata which is a winning combo. I would add Guardian's Crusade and Mega Man: Battle & Chase to this list. They are both great games. Guardian's Crusade has a very cartoonish, almost playdough like visual style, but it is colourful and has great locations. The music slaps and while the story is simple, it feels like a fairytale. When travelling through the overworld, there are a few ways to travel with one way being painfully slow, but is needed to travel across water and the other which comes later in the game is really cool and takes away the need for the prior option. The battle system relies on you feeding you taking care of 'Baby' who is your dragon which has powers as well as using what is known as Living Toys. They are summons and each one has its own power whether it be status, damage or healing related.
    Mega Man: Battle & Chase was the first 3D Mega Man game and unfortunately came out at a time when people were burnt out when it came to Kart racers despite being released before Mario Kart 64. The visuals are great for the time having a lot of colour and detail in each of the racers and the background visuals. The music was composed by Yoshinori Ono who although didn't make music for Capcom regularly, he produced one heck of a soundtrack. The gameplay is like if you took the core idea of Mega Man where you have to beat a boss to get their power, but turn it into a race and if you win you can choose which part of the defeated bosses kart that you want to take. This can lead to some really cool upgrades and if you get all of the individual parts by beating the boss on multiple completed playthroughs of the game, you gain access to taking the body of their car which gives you access to their powers while still retaining the character that you chose. The game does suffer with not having a standard drift system and the courses can be a bit narrow in areas with not as much creativity in the course layout as a Mario Kart game, but the rest of the game makes this a great playthrough.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      Ooh thank you for the recommendations. I'll add them to my list

  • @ppprime98K
    @ppprime98K Рік тому +7

    One thing about the Nintendo 64: Yes it is a 64 bit system but developers prefer using 32 bit instructions and calculations due to being faster than 64bit and most likely also for compatibility reasons with the Playstation and Saturn at some extent. I think one of the few games that uses actual 64bit instructions was Conker Bad Fur Day.
    Most games on the N64 ran at 32bit instructions so is correct including them here, but at the same time is kinda weird since until very recent years we totally phased out 32bit systems in favor of actual 64bit systems, at the end of the day the bit thingy was more of a marketing standpoint after the PS1/N64/Saturn era rather than actually talking about the console capabilities.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Yep that's a good point

    • @noop9k
      @noop9k Рік тому +3

      As a software developer, I must note that this is largely irrelevant as the usability of 64-bit instructions over 32-bit ones is extremely situational and dwarfed by other graphics or audio acceleration features. N64 hardware, while more powerful overall, has pitfalls that make it somewhat inferior to even the older PS1. Saturn also has larger total performance but lower practical performance than PS1 unless you basically build a game around exploiting all its 2D&DSP power and then you don't necessarily obtain a *good* game and it is then of course not portable, except to much more powerful hw.

    • @napoleonfeanor
      @napoleonfeanor Рік тому +1

      @noop9k which parts of the N64 hardware were worse? Curious as it came considerably later and games usually looked better although not by much

    • @ppprime98K
      @ppprime98K Рік тому +2

      @@napoleonfeanor RAM is extremely slow, at the Point that some assets are better loading directly from cartridge rather than RAM, and the cache was so small so thats why a lot of games had blurry textures.
      Also loading from cartridges meant that the video qualities were dwarfed to accomodate space, RE2 suffered from this also not longer games that PS1 had due to multidisc factor.

    • @napoleonfeanor
      @napoleonfeanor Рік тому

      @@ppprime98K no wonder they released a ram upgrade then. And so did Sega, which allowed for great 2D on Saturn.

  • @tolindaniel
    @tolindaniel Рік тому +7

    The Shiren series is fantastic! I got a hold of a Super Famicom cart of the first game some years ago. Awesome to see the series get more rep!

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +3

      I enjoyed it so much I had to force myself to stop watching

    • @tolindaniel
      @tolindaniel Рік тому +1

      @@st1ka I get it, those games are incredibly addictive. The latest entry on the Switch will ruin your life for a bit.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +2

      ​@@tolindanielhaha I need to check it out then

    • @frds_skce
      @frds_skce Рік тому +3

      Shiren The Wanderer series is goated af, such the staple games of roguelike dungeon crawler

    • @tolindaniel
      @tolindaniel Рік тому +2

      I love Mystery Dungeon in general, from the OG Toroneko to Nightmare of Druaga, Chocobo, Pokemon etc. If you're into that kinda stuff and want something new, I also highly recommend checking out the modern indie Tangledeep.

  • @stuff4brianka
    @stuff4brianka Рік тому +2

    I loved the Wizard of Oz game! It was so much fun, and I loved the character interpretations of the Scarecrow and Tin Man. The trackball moving style was unique, and I got used to it very quickly. Thanks so much for including it here, because more people need to know about it and try it out for themselves.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      Glad I could help ^^

  • @bpcgos
    @bpcgos Рік тому +4

    Cannot have enough PS1 content, kudos for St1ka... NesClone could be my first console,but PS1 trully the one that shaped my gaming taste with its variety of genre

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +2

      Hah we have similar stories then. My first system was also a famiclone but it was the PS1 that shaped my gaming formative years

    • @bpcgos
      @bpcgos Рік тому +1

      @@st1ka Never thought about that, I always though european usually have better circumstances so they could afford better entertaniment than us living in 3rd world country in the 90s (its more like 80s to be frank, pc are none to found ,console starts to gain attention for children with 8-bit clone console, I even got my NesClone in 94 and my PS1 in Feb 2000, only play genesis occasionally at my friends and neighbour house, we are just like a decade left compared to other parts of the world)

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      @@bpcgos oh Portugal was a poor country during the 8-bit generation. Even during the 16 bit generation most kids didn't have games, so bootleg consoles and games were common

    • @thrilleex
      @thrilleex Рік тому +1

      Have you checked Sean Seanson's channel ? He makes really good long format PS1 videos. The guy deserves more views.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      @@thrilleex Oh I never heard of him.
      I'll check him out

  • @acmild
    @acmild Рік тому +2

    Septerra Core is indeed a hidden gem, played back in our college days in the 99-2000. Still playing to this day, heck we even buy the steam version again. the story is so good and unique. Really recommends it

  • @Pridetoons
    @Pridetoons Рік тому +5

    I'll be playing all these games on my Obscure Handhelds. They allow me to emulate older games on the go.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      Oh man those are great

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons Рік тому

      @@st1ka My RG552 is my main Retro Gaming Machine. It's stupid expensive because of the 5:3 Touchscreen and Wi-Fi but still it's pretty good.

  • @capscaps04
    @capscaps04 Рік тому +2

    This is a really amazing list with some really good recomendation for people who loves to collect these obscure games.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Thank you ^^

  • @nikikuriton
    @nikikuriton Рік тому +6

    Keio Flying squadron is tragically neglected IP. The love and dedication they spent fleshing out the tanuki army reminds me of metal slug series.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +2

      I'm still holding out for hope that one day we'll see a compilation for modern systems

  • @hawshimagical
    @hawshimagical Рік тому +1

    every time one of your videos randomly finds me, im surprised at how good you are at digging up random games. i literally only knew 2 games on this list: keio and bulk slash

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      thank you! I try to look for the lesser known stuff ^^

  • @user-bg4wk6nh3b
    @user-bg4wk6nh3b Рік тому +4

    KEIO looks so damned good! Imagine if 2D didn't take a 20 year hiatus. Castlevania SOTN & Keio could have been the dawn of a golden age

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Agreed completely

    • @goranisacson2502
      @goranisacson2502 Рік тому

      I absolutely agree, but sadly that hiatus was always going to happen. The minute 3D became the hot new thing, the general gaming crowds attitude got actively HOSTILE against 2D. If it was 2D it was oldfashioned and regressive, the people saw Polygons and it hit them like crack cocaine- if the paying audience isn't there anymore, most studios sadly had to move on.

    • @Tony_Cardoza
      @Tony_Cardoza Рік тому +1

      ​@@goranisacson2502I still like 2d. In fact, I was hoping, back then, that the introduction of cds would lead to really giant, long, and detailed 2d games. We got a few of those in rpg format, but I was hoping to get games like that in other formats as well. Not a CD game, but Mischeif Makers on n64 was something like what I was hoping for more of, though that game wasn't especially long.
      I think it was the fault of game reviewers more than fans, and the game reviewers often influenced the fans. Reviewers were really dumb back then. They still are, of course, as not much as changed as far as that goes.

  • @SonOfTEHDEBIL
    @SonOfTEHDEBIL Рік тому +1

    St1ka you tricked me! I was told this video would contain games I've never played yet I distinctly recall having played Keio Flying Squadron 2, Hell Night, Bulk Slash, and Steam Hearts.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      If you only played 4 out of 17 games it sounds like the title spoke the truth 😎

    • @SonOfTEHDEBIL
      @SonOfTEHDEBIL Рік тому

      @@st1ka Then shouldn't it say "INCREDIBLE 32-bit Hidden Gems you MIGHT NOT have played"?

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Yeah but that's not as catchy :P

    • @SonOfTEHDEBIL
      @SonOfTEHDEBIL Рік тому

      @@st1ka Well, that's true, all things are permissible if they lead to catchiness.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Hehe

  • @jackylee5850
    @jackylee5850 Рік тому +6

    There's nothing "suggestive" about Steam Hearts, it's exactly what you see. After all it was made by Giga, one of the more prominent eroge developers in the industry. It takes place in a world where people are infected with a behavior changing virus, and your 2 sibling protagonists are the only ones that are immune. They set out to cure the infection (by making love to the affected girls) The Saturn version is slighly toned down, though not by much. But the gameplay is definitely superior compared to the PC-98 and PC-Engine version

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Well I did have to censor it a bit and I have to be careful with my wording on this platform or I could get the video taken down 😅

    • @jackylee5850
      @jackylee5850 Рік тому

      Well that's a given for sure, but it's hard not to be specific when one is describing an eroge

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      @jackylee5850 that's why I used words like suggestive and "quality time". I can't get more descriptive haha

  • @rgm4646
    @rgm4646 Рік тому +2

    that is a VERY good point! Killing time does kind of remind me of Bioshock!

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +2

      I has a ton of fun with killing time

  • @st1ka
    @st1ka  Рік тому +6

    Please Consider Subscribing: ua-cam.com/users/st1ka
    Or supporting me on Patreon: www.patreon.com/St1ka

    • @Dinowrestler
      @Dinowrestler Рік тому

      I did

    • @Dinowrestler
      @Dinowrestler Рік тому

      Where the list of games... the hentai game 1st wizard of ozz, and the mech game where girl picture pops up

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      @@Dinowrestler thank you ^^

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      @@Dinowrestler check the description. The full video will be out on Tuesday

    • @Pridetoons
      @Pridetoons Рік тому +1

      I'm already Subscribed, also I'm a huge fan of Pre-Rendered Graphics too.

  • @MatthewHolevinski
    @MatthewHolevinski Рік тому +1

    delivering an important mcguffin haha, I wasn't expecting it and about fell out

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Haha I'm glad someone got the joke finally haha

    • @MatthewHolevinski
      @MatthewHolevinski Рік тому

      @@st1ka the delivery was perfect

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      @@MatthewHolevinski hehe

  • @DrowseProductions
    @DrowseProductions Рік тому +3

    Most N64 games were written in 32bit code so it's really a 32bit machine that just happens to support the occasional 64bit command.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      Yep, but that can be difficult to explain xD

    • @quintessenceSL
      @quintessenceSL Рік тому +1

      Jaguar has entered the chat.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      @@quintessenceSL I had plans to include the jaguar but decided to save it for a future video

    • @scheeseman486
      @scheeseman486 Рік тому +3

      Most x64 PC and console games use 32 bit ops as well. You generally don't want to waste time dealing with 64 bit long ops when you don't absolutely need to.

    • @noop9k
      @noop9k Рік тому +1

      @@scheeseman486 There is no clear distinction. Is it system/video bus size, CPU bus size, CPU ISA register size with or without DSP/SIMD extensions, CPU ALU size.. SNES has 8-bit cartridge & CPU bus yet considered 16-bit.. PC Engine called 16-bit because of video bus width somewhere, but then PS2 GPU allegedly has 2560bit bus..
      Intel Pentium MMX has 64-bit data bus *and* 64-bit instructions yet not called 64-bit CPU until several generations later..

  • @yokitikun
    @yokitikun Рік тому +1

    St1ka, have you played Galerians and/or Battle Hunter for ps1?

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      Oh I own galerians and even its sequel on the PS2.
      Never played battle hunters though

    • @yokitikun
      @yokitikun Рік тому

      @@st1ka Give it a try, it's part of the Simple Series so it's simple and short, but it can be very fun. It's basically a board game and worth trying with one or more friends. It has a lot of RNG so not all matches will be good.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      @@yokitikun oooh now I'm curious

  • @ezkiel0
    @ezkiel0 Рік тому +3

    ah, the Gif girl from every website i visiter in late 90's ~ early 2000's xD

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +2

      now you'll learn which game it came from xD

  • @HallowedBeThyGame
    @HallowedBeThyGame Рік тому

    Wizard of Oz is so good! Stoked you enjoyed it too. Great video!

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Thank you :D

  • @wadenobisemartuccianimatio8366

    I never seen these games before back in my childhood in the early 2000s. I must have missed these games already and those video games looks very Exciting to play. All i know was NES and Game boy games but i can finally play some of This cool games for the very first time on my phone for a emulator 🎮😊

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Hope my video helped in discovering some new games ^^

  • @Trialwolf
    @Trialwolf Рік тому +2

    There is a PC version of Killing Time as well and can be easily bought these days on most online stores.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      Yeah but the PC version is an almost entirely different game

  • @TBoneTony
    @TBoneTony Рік тому +1

    This is quite good.
    32 and 64 Bit era was when I was old enough to buy my own console from earning pocket money from my parents at the time.
    So I have nostalgia from this era of gaming the most because it was the 90s and it was just after the 16 bit era for some of these games, while others are from the 16 bit era but enhanced by CD technology like the SEGA CD and Turbo-CD addon that was the PC Engine CD in Japan.
    Seeing Japanese Anime games from this era feels like they should have made OVAs out of the source of those games.
    So therefore they count as 32-bit games due to the enhanced power of CD-addon technology despite their obvious limitations with FMV videos.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      I think 32 bit generation was likely the time when I was the most influenced by gaming

  • @Countsmegula
    @Countsmegula Рік тому

    Bulk Slash remains a favourite, and always appreciate more people talking about Stellar Assault!

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      They're both such awesome games!

  • @luhyzi5012
    @luhyzi5012 Рік тому +1

    I always love finding out about obscure video games. They’re so much fun!
    Heck, I know this one nobody talks about called Freekscape Escape From Hell

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      Interesting I'll have to look into it

  • @net_alone
    @net_alone 7 місяців тому

    This video introduced me to so many amazing looking games, I'm so excited to play them. God bless you Ren Hoek 🙏

  • @lloydhendric1281
    @lloydhendric1281 Рік тому

    Thank you so much. I owned a copy of ODT back in the day, and forced myself to finish it over a summer, due to not having any other new games. It was both a chore and an accomplishment.
    Fast forward to today, and I have spent the past several years trying to remember what this game was. At this point I had thought I had actually hallucinated it or something. Once again, thank you for proving I was not crazy.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Haha you're not crazy. And I love ODT even if it is sadistically difficult

  • @darkshade2k7
    @darkshade2k7 Рік тому +1

    Its nice to see some love for R-type Delta :) My introduction to the series too!

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +2

      Such a great game

  • @4CfxthXBhVqTjMHIPIwXjIW6GhKmh0
    @4CfxthXBhVqTjMHIPIwXjIW6GhKmh0 7 місяців тому

    02:48 - Keio Flying Squadron 2 (Sega Saturn)
    05:09 - Septerra Core (PC)
    I've played both of 'em, and they're great. Especially Keio i've played over and over again like Parodius Deluxe.

  • @PaulaXism
    @PaulaXism Рік тому +1

    It's nice to see somebody find Hell Night.. One of the forgotten greats along with Koudelka.. What about Sentinel?.. That's a scarce one.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Ooh I'll check it out

    • @noop9k
      @noop9k Рік тому

      Which sentinel? The remake of the 8-bit 3D game? Played the PC version, never finished but it was a cool, trippy puzzle game.

  • @mchaelk5066
    @mchaelk5066 Рік тому +1

    Battle Blues looks awsome, its one of the coolest looking games ive ever seen on the 3DO. This, Lucienne's Quest, and Guardian War are the 3DO titles that appeal most to me.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      Yeah the 3do actually sold decently in Japan so it got a pretty healthy amount of Japan-only games

  • @Arcodus
    @Arcodus Рік тому

    Thanks for the video 👍
    The 90s anime art used in some of the games tickled my nostalgia quite a bit 😊

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Glad you liked it! ^^

  • @Naedlus
    @Naedlus Рік тому

    Played one game featured on release (Septera Core) and was playing another game for the first time (Silent Bomber) when I fired up your video. Love your selections

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Thank you ^^

  • @bawitback
    @bawitback Рік тому +2

    Great video. I've played all but septerra core looks fun.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Damn! You sir are a gentleman and a scholar

  • @caseyhayes4590
    @caseyhayes4590 Рік тому +1

    I had no idea the best graphics on the DS are from a Wizard of Oz RPG. Totally missed that one. It looks like a freaking Gamecube game.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      It looks so good!

    • @xAlexZifko
      @xAlexZifko 5 місяців тому

      To be fair hes emulating it with a 2x upscale on it looks like

  • @AfroRyan
    @AfroRyan Рік тому +1

    I like the soundtrack in Septerra Core. It's by Bungie vets Marty O'Donnell and Mike Salvatori, and if you listen close you'll also hear the voice acting talents of Steve Downes.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      Sadly the ost didn't do it for me 😅

  • @epicjuicebox
    @epicjuicebox 7 місяців тому

    I was a big Shadow Squadron fan back in the 32X days. Played the hell out of that one! Gotta check out the Saturn version for sure!

  • @BYERE
    @BYERE 6 місяців тому

    Not only did I play Septerra Core back in the day (after borrowing it from a school friend), I also have it on Steam nowadays! :D

  • @RavenNewblood84
    @RavenNewblood84 Рік тому

    SepterraCore is a deep cut, i got this in a bargain bin at toys r us for like 5 bucks loved ever min of it and barely hear anyone talk about it good job man

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      I got it for free from a gaming magazine and loved it

  • @cantbejawsome
    @cantbejawsome 6 місяців тому

    Have you played Growlanser? It has a branching story, a personality system that impacts the plot (I haven't seen anything like it, even in modern games), multiple endings (Atlus says 50 but I think they're exaggerating a little), 5 romancable party members (with multiple routes each i think?), and fun strategy gameplay. (for some reason You can also build your own town as an optional thing too)
    The music, art and writing are really good and the story made me cry over 10 times for being so heartfelt and tragic. Satoshi Urushihara (legendary erotic artist) did the character art. It's both sexy and cool.
    The game is so good, but nobody knows it! The first disc has an English fan translation.

  • @scintillatedscarboroughfair

    Nice, ODT... I loved that era of games. A ton of third person shooters with wild ideas. Great video!

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Thank you ^^

  • @dekondorf2598
    @dekondorf2598 Рік тому

    Thanks for the Wizard of Oz recommendation it was a pretty fun game, i played around 28 hours approximately and i did really adore the graphics and artstyle being Autum map the best of the four seasons. Wish you the best and hope to see more videos like this.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      I aim to please ^^

  • @ivanhenley
    @ivanhenley Рік тому +1

    I like Septerra Core. Haven't played it in years by now, but I had fun with it. It was pretty cool playing a game like that on PC back in the day.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, Septerra core was definitely "We have Final Fantasy at home"

    • @noop9k
      @noop9k Рік тому

      @@st1ka And with the quality appropriate for this meme. (separately liked many things about it, but it wasted too much of my time on vapid story and slow combat)

  • @VanMichael21
    @VanMichael21 10 місяців тому

    The music and sound effects in silent bomber sounds really good, really stands out.

  • @manmachine85
    @manmachine85 Рік тому

    props to you for Silent Bomber. I had it and it was awesome. sadly it suffered from a horrid bug that blocked the loading of the next level after a specific boss fight. only after internet came in my life that I discovered the bug could be skipped by... skipping the cutscene.

  • @LightFykki
    @LightFykki Рік тому

    An interesting list, ngl. I like how almost every game that you presented here is in different style, both graphically, but also gameplay-wise.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Yep, I was aiming for variety ^^

  • @dicarlostrujillo
    @dicarlostrujillo Рік тому

    Thanks for silent bomber, I played it when I was a child and couldnt remember the name, you brought a lot of memories back :)

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      Glad I could help :D

  • @marcellosilva9286
    @marcellosilva9286 Рік тому

    Hey St1ka, it's me again, I just beat O.D.T., and I gotta say, your review convinced me to play the game in the first place and I ended up liking it quite a bit, even though it's a very unpolished gem, it's a game that desperately needs a remake to realize the developer's original vision.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      100% agreed

  • @joewong1775
    @joewong1775 Рік тому

    Septerra core! Yes! Great video, great taste! Thank you for shining the light on septerra core.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Glad I could help :D

  • @Blas4ublasphemy
    @Blas4ublasphemy Рік тому +2

    Incredible Crisis?
    RC De Go?
    Mischief Makers?
    Steep Slope Sliders?
    New International Track and Field DS?

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +2

      No those are not in the video :)

  • @Polygonlin
    @Polygonlin Рік тому +1

    I Love your Videos, dude. im happy you make such cool content.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Awwww thank you

  • @ThorTyrker
    @ThorTyrker 6 місяців тому

    OMG, I LOVED O.D.T.! That game had some kind of unique charm.

  • @Beavernator
    @Beavernator Рік тому

    You're one of the only channels that covers games that I actually own... Most of my giant collections consist of games most people go "What the heck is that??? I've never played that..." 👍

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Damn that's awesome. I'd love to hear some of your recommendations

  • @alexanderlicht6458
    @alexanderlicht6458 Рік тому +2

    Killing Time is a masterpiece. Played maybe 5 years ago for the first time through the emulation and has a blast. PC port is a completely different game

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      Yep agreed :D

  • @JohnVanRiper
    @JohnVanRiper 7 місяців тому

    O.D.T. is one of my favorite games, there is a PC version available on Steam and GOG too. Great game, I wish someone would remaster it already and give us some improvements like an increased draw distance.

  • @i_am_raph
    @i_am_raph 6 місяців тому

    Septerra Core was the first PC game I ever bought (along with Age of Empires II) for my first PC. still vividly remember having trouble installing quicktime and almost giving up because i was a dumb kid. so glad i persevered.

  • @Maioly
    @Maioly Рік тому +1

    11:06 Mine too!
    and its also my favorite
    I also love that the first R-type final (and it says something that we now have 3 R-type final games, well, one has yet to release) has a specific shout out to it!
    Spoilers for a schmup (which might actually mean something for people like me who do enjoy Schmups with more story to them)
    but one of the ships you can pick will not make it out of the final boss intact due to its stats (funny enough, my favorite ship)
    come R-type final, one of the many routes you can end up going down has you running into that very same ship, now corrupted due to being stuck behind at the end of delta.
    edit: and yes, the ending does change based on which ship you used, though as far as I know its only the one that fails to escape.
    Also, if anyone enjoys good schmups and side mech-based contra-likes sheck out the Astro Saga games on steam, a series of Schmups all set in the same universe, with each subsequent game adding more story, interconecting events from previous games, etc; The universe's timeline starting with a cheesy 70s voltes V style super robot schmup and cartoony antics... and then following up with real robot style plots building up from the after effect of having literal super robot and alien technology around.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      I haven't played r type final 3, but I love the others:D

    • @Maioly
      @Maioly Рік тому

      @@st1ka same (though I wish final 2 had less dlc T_T)
      Waiting for 3 to come ot on steam
      And the re-release of the two r-type tactics

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      @@Maioly w-wait... TWO r-types tactics?
      THERE'S TWO?!
      I only have the PSP one o.o

    • @Maioly
      @Maioly Рік тому

      @@st1ka There was a sequel, also on the psp I think, Japan only
      had the subtitle "Operation Bitter Chocolate" or something along those lines
      you can find its kickass intro video on youtube
      Both 1 and 2 are getting steam re-releases/remakes under the name R-type Tactics I-II Cosmos.

    • @Maioly
      @Maioly Рік тому

      @@st1ka A link to the opening video for 2
      ua-cam.com/video/oIIzByEE2YU/v-deo.html
      and the official Teaser Trailer for the remake/re-release (which is schedule for this year, but no specific date) ua-cam.com/video/RUebMlFUYEo/v-deo.html

  • @Voreten
    @Voreten Рік тому +1

    Have you played Deep Fear for the Sega Saturn? It was WAY ahead of its time as a Survival Horror game and had some really crazy ideas as well as AMAZINGLY awful voice acting.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Oh yeah, I own a copy :D

  • @marscaleb
    @marscaleb Рік тому

    I saw Ross Scott make a video about Killing Time. Seriously, that game is really impressive. Majorly flawed, but holy cow you get all these digitized cutscenes in the levels themselves! And the overall design is incredibly immersive and ahead of its time! It's a shame it never got enough love for someone to go back and make a "definitive edition" that combines the strengths of the PC and 3DO versions, as well as fixing up some of the other flaws...

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Yep agreed! The game is excellent

  • @DarkWestern
    @DarkWestern Рік тому +2

    Septerra Core is still one of my favorite RPGS :)

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      I used to play it a lot as a teen

    • @atomicskull6405
      @atomicskull6405 Рік тому

      @@st1ka It has a pretty interesting development history. It almost didn't come out and the development team worked on it for a while while they were all unemployed after the original publisher shut down while they looked for a new publisher to fund the project.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      @@atomicskull6405 yep! They were also gonna make a PS2 game, but sadly they went out of business

  • @greatatuin
    @greatatuin 6 місяців тому

    Shiren the Wonderer is VERY similar to Azure Dreams on PS1! Neat find!

  • @shootergravatar
    @shootergravatar 3 місяці тому

    "The bosses are super easy, barely an inconvenience".😆 Nice reference !

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  3 місяці тому

      @@shootergravatar hehe

  • @traphousegamer1906
    @traphousegamer1906 Рік тому

    Much respect for showing r-type delta the luv it deserves ❤

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Thank you! I try ^^

  • @genkidroid
    @genkidroid Рік тому

    Great video. I am also getting more and more to 32 bit games… I would recommend the game Casper on 3DO,SS or psx. Also like very much Crusader No Remorse on the SS, PSX and PC. For the third one I would recommend Legend of Oasis 2 on the SS, it’s like a Zelda clone. Not very well known games that never got big scores but I love them. Grande abraço

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      Oh I know and own all those games. At one point I considered including casper and space hulk as well

  • @InfinityMayo
    @InfinityMayo Рік тому +2

    Nice, I'm off that day so I'll bee sure to tune in. Love the lists St1ka whips up for these vids

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! Hope you'll enjoy it ^^

  • @GamerXDaringDoX
    @GamerXDaringDoX 7 місяців тому

    I would like to suggest Mischief Makers for the N64, it is a really unique platformer that to my knowledge many people ignored or never heard of.

  • @the_gratefulgamer
    @the_gratefulgamer 6 місяців тому

    Very cool vid. I'm definitely not about to look up Steam Hearts. Subscribed!

  • @NicoSensei
    @NicoSensei Рік тому

    Happy to hear about Septerra Core. My first purchase on gog years after playing it. Heck I'm gonna try to run it on the Steam Deck for fun 😄

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      It's such a cool game! :D

  • @Claidheambmor
    @Claidheambmor Рік тому

    Fair play, I expected to know most of these games, but had only actually played R-Type Delta, and even that was only a demo.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Glad I could introduce you to some lesser known titles :)

  • @sunofpearl89
    @sunofpearl89 Рік тому

    Thank you for this upload. I love this channel.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Thank you^^

  • @i0am0superBlast
    @i0am0superBlast Рік тому

    Not a single one of these I've heard about before... which just means a lot of games to check out eventually!

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Glad I could help ^^

  • @DMXrated
    @DMXrated Рік тому

    You should check out such systems as the NEC PC-FX, the Virtual Boy, the Game Boy Advance, the Bandai Playdia, the Apple Pippin, and the Casio Loopy. I can name those few off the top of my head; might remember more later that I discovered before.
    Also, since you counted the 64-bit Nintendo 64 in this video, you might as well have also included the Atari Jaguar as well.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Yeah I want to expand the systems I cover

  • @Bl4ckH4nd
    @Bl4ckH4nd Рік тому

    Silent Bomber and Hellnight, nice.
    Silent Bomber is definitely a super underrated game, I never see people talk about it. Same with Tai'fu: Wrath of the Tiger.

  • @RenegadeDragon57
    @RenegadeDragon57 9 місяців тому

    Wow, actual hidden gems for once. You are a gem, sir.

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  9 місяців тому

      haha thank you! I'm actually working on a sequel series to my 2023 hidden gems series right now lol

    • @RenegadeDragon57
      @RenegadeDragon57 9 місяців тому

      @@st1ka can't wait to see it, my friend

  • @DeepGamingResearch
    @DeepGamingResearch 6 місяців тому

    hey, sorry for the random question. what is the name on the game show in the background during the intro. 3D girl with red hair and the blue dress. Thanks in advance.

  • @Scott-fj9uf
    @Scott-fj9uf Рік тому

    Ok! I own one of them (Wizard of Oz BtYBR)
    I have 2 downloaded to my Saturn Satiator. (Flying Squadron and Steam Hearts) and have heard of 2 others. Great list!! I love your vids!

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому

      Thank you so much ^^

  • @CushionSapp
    @CushionSapp Рік тому +1

    There was a game on the Nintendo DS called "Solatorobo: Red the Hunter" which came out and no one bought it (its very expensive now). I remember enjoying it.

    • @Pixel_Crusher
      @Pixel_Crusher Рік тому +1

      Fantastic game, which happens to be a sequel to Tail Concerto for the PS1.

    • @CushionSapp
      @CushionSapp Рік тому

      @@Pixel_Crusher I learned that later on

    • @st1ka
      @st1ka  Рік тому +2

      Oooh I'll check it out! :D