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  • @TheArcadeArchive
    @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому +6

    Please subscribe to Tony’s UA-cam channel for more hints and tips and arcade walkthroughs youtube.com/@RetroRicc?si=viFxwvu9ch68pB8e

  • @johnadlington5416
    @johnadlington5416 Рік тому +2

    That's a thing of beauty

  • @RichRap3D
    @RichRap3D Рік тому +2

    Great video Alex, Robocop holds a special place for me, both the Arcade and the Film.

  • @rasberrycast
    @rasberrycast Рік тому +2

    Used to hang around this cab waiting for it to talk.

  • @rayleonard7251
    @rayleonard7251 9 місяців тому +1

    Paid a visit today here and what an familiar nostalgic experience, playing RoboCop with 80s music playing in the background truly epic.
    Definitely worth a visit
    Thanks for the experience.

  • @CorruptionDee
    @CorruptionDee Рік тому +1

    Awesome video. Brings back childhood nostalgia. I miss the 80s and 90s.

  • @abovethecrates
    @abovethecrates Рік тому +2

    Good memories of this cab, i was born in 85 lived by the beach so we had the arcades there and my grandad would always walk us up and down the pier everyday when we was young and the noises of this particular cab was always mesmorising and scary. Then when i was only a little bit older me and my brother got my hands on our parents vhs copy and it was match made in heaven.

  • @magicknight8412
    @magicknight8412 Рік тому +6

    I played this in a local chip shop in Kingston, I managed to complete it with a good few quids worth of continues! Very satisfying game to play

  • @JayPase
    @JayPase Рік тому +13

    Thanks for making this video long form by showing us the cab, talking about the company history, going through the diff versions, and then having Tony play a strong session = Fantastic Arcadian content !

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому +3

      Thank you Jay
      I try my best to incorporate as much information as I can and game play.

  • @VanDammage87
    @VanDammage87 Рік тому +2

    Love the Collab with RMC. Perfect 👌

  • @btr3k
    @btr3k Рік тому +7

    Really fun to watch. I remember back in probably 1989, someone from school was determined to complete the game. On the final level, he would last a few steps, die, insert coin to continue, repeat. He must have inserted hundreds of coins. But he did finish the game!

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому +2

      And I bet thousands of other kids did exactly the same 😂
      Great story 👍

    • @ArmandQ.
      @ArmandQ. Рік тому

      That's how most arcade games were designed LOL.....Quarter Suckers 😁

  • @MatthewExplores
    @MatthewExplores Рік тому +1

    spent loads playing this on holiday at butlins as a youngster, the movie is still my favourite

  • @HappyCodingZX
    @HappyCodingZX Рік тому +2

    When I was in my first year at Surrey Uni, they had an arcade area in student bar with this one which I played to death until I could complete it with a single credit. Other highlgihts were Power Drift and 88 Games.

  • @craiggilchrist4223
    @craiggilchrist4223 Рік тому +1

    Just as I was writing about Ariston Ad you mentioned it.

  • @thegreatjonzini
    @thegreatjonzini Рік тому +2

    Loved this game at the arcade loved the msx /spectrum port. Loved playing this again at the arcade archive 🥂

  • @lowfinger
    @lowfinger Рік тому +1

    Great memories of this in a local video game shop, in Stockport off Hillgate. Golden Axe was another long term fixture there.

  • @CouchCoop128
    @CouchCoop128 Рік тому +3

    The Gameboy version was surprising loyal to this ! nice vid,

  • @retroimportgamer513
    @retroimportgamer513 Рік тому +2

    An awesome cab and a great masterclass play through. I've certainly never seen the arcade cab in the flesh, the Speccy version was the one I played👍

  • @angelvids6024
    @angelvids6024 Рік тому +1

    Ariston and ooon lol that brings back memories!

  • @gn7740
    @gn7740 Рік тому +1

    I agree. I've played a lot of machines in my youth at the Spanish city (Dire Straits) and have never seen this cabinet.

  • @pin00ch
    @pin00ch Рік тому +1

    My fave!!! Im 49 and this machine still lives in my memories. I want one of my own.

    • @pin00ch
      @pin00ch Рік тому +1

      This cab looks very different to the one I used to play back in the day...or maybe my memory is shafted.

    • @pin00ch
      @pin00ch Рік тому

      The game got tedious on level 2. I loved/love it but only ever play level one, even now lol

    • @pin00ch
      @pin00ch Рік тому

      The dude knows what he doing! Lose the tri-way gun early on level one!!!

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому

      @@pin00chyou probably played it on a jamma cab like me bitd?

  • @TheRetroShed
    @TheRetroShed Рік тому +1

    I remember seeing this and R-Type at the same time in an arcade in Barry Island - would have been 1988. Two impressive cabs both side by side. That was me sorted for hours! (Or as long as my coins lasted) great times.

  • @GeorgesChannel
    @GeorgesChannel Рік тому +3

    Great video! Love the collaboration with Neil and the gameplay demostration! Your friend IS Robocop! Thank you for the cooperation :)

  • @sambagogo777
    @sambagogo777 Рік тому +1

    Cool to see the mighty Speccy spanking the Amiga on the day my ZX Spectrum Next finally arrived!

  • @ArcadeAzrall
    @ArcadeAzrall Рік тому +7

    Incredible video Alex, love the collaboration here, such a great idea and format. More of this please!

  • @GASHPAN
    @GASHPAN Рік тому +1

    My local chip shop had this in their jamma cab. Robocop replaced SFII, having had a very long time in there. I always remember the very distinct attract sounds from the cab which was deliberately quite loud. I enjoyed playing this after seeing the movie multiple times on VHS. Good times 👍

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому

      My experience was on VHS as well and it left quite an impression as it was Ultra violent film.

  • @leonhantz6383
    @leonhantz6383 Рік тому +1

    I did not know that about the Ariston advert thanks!

  • @MikkyTee
    @MikkyTee Рік тому +2

    One of my favorite arcade games from the day. Could hear the attract mode echoing across the floor. Never had the opportunity to play the dedicated cabinet, so this is really nice to see one here. What a great game all in.

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому +1

      Couldn't agree more!

    • @MikkyTee
      @MikkyTee Рік тому +1

      @@chinering23 agreed, loved the loading music on c64. I had an msx in those days and it’s version was a port of the spectrum which was not a bad version considering the machine.

  • @toadtoadhall
    @toadtoadhall Рік тому +1

    I played this in tons of arcades when I was younger, it’s the first time I’ve seen an original cab

  • @arronfrost2872
    @arronfrost2872 Рік тому +1

    My local chippy had 2 jamma cabs one with this and one with bad dudes vs dragon ninja.10p a play loved going in there.

  • @shanestatham
    @shanestatham Рік тому +3

    Just stumbled on the channel and what a treat! Accurate history, high-level videography and wonderful, knowledgeable presenters. This is gaming heaven! Thank you guys.

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому

      Thank you for your kind words it’s much appreciated, welcome to the channel 😎👍

  • @TraitorVek
    @TraitorVek Рік тому +1

    I was always in the Arcades - Loved it!

  • @joebristowtechnologicalbre2073

    when robocop first arrived in my local arcade it was a big hit, hard as nails, but the graphics and sound took you straight back the film.

  • @SMlFFY85
    @SMlFFY85 Рік тому +2

    PEW PEW PEW PEW "You are under arrest!" PEW PEW PEW PEW

  • @electricadventures
    @electricadventures Рік тому +1

    One of the icons of the arcade scene, even if you never played it, it was one of the games that you heard in the arcade. I didn’t play it much back in the day, as my coins went to Xevious and Gyruss in the same small arcade that I saw it in down here (probably a JAMMA can as well).
    I have this horizontal multi that has the game on it, and I put it on in my mini-arcade when I am working on things purely for the background sound :)
    Great team up with Neil to show the home versions, played most of those.

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому

      Thanks Tony
      The attract mode is definitely one worth having in the back ground for nostalgia.

  • @jjermar1
    @jjermar1 Рік тому +2

    Great coverage and comparison of platforms! I like this format.

  • @earlbrown4398
    @earlbrown4398 Рік тому +1

    All your videos are great, but this is my new fave, as I can relate to it so much! I've never seen that cab before, and, like you only ever played it on a Jamma, I recall my cousin Sull was pretty good on it! I bought the game for the CPC464 while on holiday in Dumfries and played the hell out of it! Love your work guys, have a great weekend.

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому

      Thanks for your kind words and support it’s much appreciated 😎👍

  • @Ed-eq5kd
    @Ed-eq5kd Рік тому +1

    Great Video Alex. Loved the original movie, so many great lines.
    Like you, I only ever played this on a Jamma Cab back in the day. I definitely think the bigger dedicated cab would have encouraged me to deposit a few more 10ps. Good to see Tony getting to level 5, never got past level 4 myself.

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Ed hopefully catch up with you over Christmas 👍

    • @Ed-eq5kd
      @Ed-eq5kd Рік тому +1

      Would love to Alex. Been looking at dates to come to AA but my son is always playing football. Take care mate

  • @sheppeyfishtales
    @sheppeyfishtales Рік тому +1

    Bad Dudes vs Dragon Ninja! Loved that as a kid 🤩

  • @mancman-bu4kz
    @mancman-bu4kz Рік тому +1

    Robocop 1 & 2 my fave arcade games ever

  • @Retro_B8
    @Retro_B8 Рік тому +1

    I knew when I saw the thumbnail I was gonna enjoy this video, but seriously this is all of the best you’ve done. Absolutely love Robocop on the arcade and have a great memories of never getting to the broken part of the Commodore 64 conversion.
    Awesome stuff

  • @XBOXTimeDevil
    @XBOXTimeDevil Рік тому +1

    Love this format! Can we have a New Zealand story one please!

  • @TheBerendir
    @TheBerendir 20 днів тому

    I remember getting the spectrum version with my speccy 128k for Christmas as a kid and this was the first game I opened!

  • @kevinmccartney4906
    @kevinmccartney4906 Рік тому +1

    Great episode Alex! Loved the collabs. Fun to share your enthusiam and learn about games and systems I know little about. Keep up the good work! I started bulding a counter-top cabinet and am having a lot of fun!!!🕹🚀🔥😉

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому +1

      Would like to see you pictures of your bar top your building Kevin

    • @kevinmccartney4906
      @kevinmccartney4906 Рік тому +1

      @@TheArcadeArchive For sure Alex - I'll get some pics and post them for you!

  • @TristanGreaves
    @TristanGreaves Рік тому +1

    Great video. Love the variety of the cab tour, home computer editions and the 1337 gameplay strats!! Subscribed and looking forward to more in the future.

  • @IanCullen1975
    @IanCullen1975 Рік тому +1

    I didn't know about the ariston advert, that's wild!

  • @Chriva
    @Chriva Рік тому +1

    You know I must say it. Welcome back retro Tom Hardy! :)

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому

      I’ll have to start saying some quotes from his films 😂

  • @mogwaay
    @mogwaay Рік тому +1

    Good tips there, would've really helped me as I sucked at this during my visit to the Archive - I'll need to pop back and at least get to level 2!

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому +1

      I’ll have the full walkthrough on my second channel of that helps.

    • @mogwaay
      @mogwaay Рік тому

      @@TheArcadeArchive oh cool, will be very keen to check it out. I had the NES version as a kid and that spikey wall drove me nuts, I don't think I got passed it either!

  • @Retro_Russ_
    @Retro_Russ_ Рік тому +1

    Another great video- thanks Alex. Merry Christmas mate!

  • @johnjames7332
    @johnjames7332 8 місяців тому

    Loved this game, played it on the beach arcades in Durban. Could finish it with one 20c coin 🕹

  • @lifeisagame2023
    @lifeisagame2023 Рік тому +1

    Peter who i do improv with sometimes made the amiga and St version on his own. Nice bloke

  • @ewstargamer
    @ewstargamer Рік тому

    Interesting look at the Robocop games the one I played the most bitd would have been on the gameboy, Tony is such a good game player and was a joy to see him get so far
    Great video Alex 👍

  • @MarkLenton-m3i
    @MarkLenton-m3i Рік тому +1

    Love these videos, thankyou for keeping the dream alive

  • @jimmywhyte7181
    @jimmywhyte7181 Рік тому +1

    If you jump over the crates instead of destroying them, then walk forward until the crate is just off screen, its possible to duck and punch them infinitely thus getting giant high scores that could not be achieved otherwise. works in a few places. I like this machine and played the amiga version too back then.

  • @Evercade_Effect
    @Evercade_Effect Рік тому +1

    Great video! I enjoyed the history and play through at through end. I remember enjoying the arcade version but NES not so much.

  • @BottIsNotABot
    @BottIsNotABot 7 місяців тому

    Love Robocop. Spectrum version is still my favourite (not that I am biased at all), and think it's probably one of the best pieces of music to ever grace the platform.

  • @sammuslu2992
    @sammuslu2992 Рік тому +1

    I still play this game on my emulator on mame(retro pie) i use xbox 360 street fighter 4 arcade sticks,i love it

  • @jasonglasper8109
    @jasonglasper8109 Рік тому +1

    Great new section for the channel Alex u should do more of these definitely. All set to visit next month and looking forward to meeting you guys, fingers crossed no train strikes plz. 👍👊

  • @MIKandJEAN
    @MIKandJEAN Рік тому +1

    Was the guy upstairs a proper Alan Sugar fan boy or what? C64 title screen music rules and graphically was impressive for the time by C64 standards. Even the cassette loading screen and Ocean Loader 4 music are iconic and one of the most memorable moments for C64... These days your supposed to see the good in old games regardless of quality as you can bet someone out there is fond of it! 😉

    • @RMCRetro
      @RMCRetro Рік тому

      The Amstrad music is the same as the Spectrum and Gameboy, so that's not really specific to the Amstrad. The Spectrum version was my favourite. The C64 just felt off to me, but the music was good. I think I like the music on the other micros because it transcends what that hardware should be capable of in a musical performance, whereas the C64 has the SID and should be singing in every game.
      Neil
      (the guy upstairs)

  • @gustav1835
    @gustav1835 Рік тому +1

    Remember seeing this at my local leisure centre where I had swimming lessons, was probably about 8 or 9 years old, wondering what the game was about.

  • @neil1637
    @neil1637 Рік тому +1

    Love this game. So hard on the last couple of levels though. Iconic film for me too.
    Obviously there is only one movie..

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому +1

      Yea I wasn’t so keen on the remake either. Thanks for watching Neil

  • @Rob.Coleman
    @Rob.Coleman Рік тому +1

    Never played this in the arcade but I certainly rinsed the fantastic Spectrum version BITD, think I paid more than a dollar for it though 😏.

  • @TN_AU
    @TN_AU 11 місяців тому

    Stage 4 Boss: TIP
    Another good tip for the ball and chain bulldozer boss is try to get to the right of the screen, turn left, while standing, get your gun pointed to the top left. When you set this position and let go of the joystick, Robocop will still have his gun pointed in the angle, then simply press down on the joystick to crouch, if you don't, the machine will hit you on the way back, you will notice the gun will still be in the same position, from here just keep shooting in the angle.

  • @willrobinson7599
    @willrobinson7599 Рік тому +1

    Great video on one of my fav games. Disappointed u didn't show what the big point bonus items where on the scrap yard level

  • @JustinCardiff
    @JustinCardiff Рік тому +1

    I never get very far in this game, had it on the Spectrum, and played the arcade game recently.

  • @jumpingeneral
    @jumpingeneral Рік тому +1

    Hey Alex good to see you hope all is well 👍I’m currently restoring a robocop cabinet as well

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому +1

      Oh that’s cool! I’d be interested to see your restoration photos

  • @internetjunkie5241
    @internetjunkie5241 Рік тому +3

    This should have been included as an unlockable bonus in the current gen release of the game.

  • @azzawhite2946
    @azzawhite2946 Рік тому +1

    I believe the Amiga version was ported from the Atari ST version, also I believe a new version is coming to the Amiga soon which is much closer to the arcade original

  • @orderofmagnitude-TPATP
    @orderofmagnitude-TPATP Рік тому +1

    Weirdly more interested in that pong cabinet, as I've never seen one in real life. That is the original "arcade" game (if only space was cabinet was available - thats more fun, but quite hard to see what's going on compared to the 60s mainframe version)

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому

      We have two Pongs at the museum one of which is Britons first video game Ping Pong.

  • @goldenaxe1986
    @goldenaxe1986 Рік тому

    Surprised Robocop wasn't completed or at least got further. Looked to me as if the system was set up on easy or maybe its just me. GREAT Vid Though. Enjoyed It All the Way Through. STill haven't visited Yet but hopefully MY Nostalgia Will hold out till the new Year.

  • @stewsretroreviews
    @stewsretroreviews Рік тому +1

    Classic Robocop, I loved the arcade version back in the day👍
    I've also just reviewed the classic Zx Spectrum version recently on my channel too if your interested? It's probably better I'm sure 😆
    Great content and thanks for sharing mate 👍

  • @faenethlorhalien
    @faenethlorhalien Рік тому +1

    Very fun game. Played it on a pirated cabinet, like 99% of what you'd get in the 80s and early 90s in Spain unless you went to a big amusement park or a big rec center in Barcelona or Madrid. Anywhere else, always the same black cabinets with the 2 or 3 large buttons. It made no difference, tbh.

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому

      That’s right you didn’t care back then as a kid as we’re just happy to play the game

  • @Livewire-Mapping
    @Livewire-Mapping 11 місяців тому

    Anyone seen any plans or dimensions for these cabs? I`m building a replica (Midnight resistance) but only have only found ref pics for creating the cad model.

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  11 місяців тому

      I’ve haven’t but your welcome to measure the one at the museum.

  • @TraitorVek
    @TraitorVek Рік тому +1

    Subbed!

  • @IntriguingTech
    @IntriguingTech Рік тому +1

    Theres loads of glitches in this game. Its what made it fun.

  • @dant5464
    @dant5464 Рік тому

    12:20 Holmes vs Motiarty, Robocop vs mashy spike plate.

  • @jumpingeneral
    @jumpingeneral 8 місяців тому

    My original robocop cabinet is gray. Interesting yours is blue

  • @coolstuff2004ad
    @coolstuff2004ad 2 місяці тому

    I am friends with 3 of the actors from the 1st 2 ROBOCOP movies

  • @benjokazzooie
    @benjokazzooie Рік тому

    Anyone know where I can buy new clamshell cases for games like Hypersports & Yie Ar Kung Fu?

  • @aaldrich1982
    @aaldrich1982 Рік тому +1

    When it comes to imported cabs, do you just need to change the PSU to something 240V friendly? I assume there's no need to change the monitor because this isn't a PAL/SECAM issue it's 15khz right?

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому +1

      You can change them over internally but for most we have step down transformers.

    • @aaldrich1982
      @aaldrich1982 Рік тому

      @@TheArcadeArchive so none of the rest of the hardware needs to be changed?

  • @RetroReels
    @RetroReels Рік тому

    Great game that I have enjoyed playing against and again throughout the years. Did you know that the Japanese version has an extra level at the beginning?

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому +1

      No I did not know that really ?

    • @RetroReels
      @RetroReels Рік тому

      @@TheArcadeArchive Sorry, I got confused - just checked and it’s the Robocop 2 game that has an extra level, not the first. The extra level takes place in the OCP offices where you fight ED-209

  • @beaumotplage
    @beaumotplage Рік тому +1

    I never saw it in our local arcades, but it seemed to always be on the North Sea Ferries. It's a great game, very well calculated difficulty - it feels 1CC-able but I never did. We had a PC back in the day and there were 2 DOS versions. We bought the Ocean CGA version of the Spectrum game. It was ugly, slow and sounded horrible. The other version was an arcade port by Data East, but I don't think you could get it in the UK.

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому

      I’ve heard a few people say they can 1cc the game but watching Tony the other day it looks extremely hard.

  • @tomdavies6368
    @tomdavies6368 Рік тому

    IIRC the home versions were not ports, but the original versions. The Arcade game was a 'port' of them, I think.

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому

      The arcade version was made first by data east and the ports came after.

  • @ezaulzillmer
    @ezaulzillmer 6 місяців тому

    Would anyone have a plan for building a 1988 Robocot cabinet? I need to build an original one and I can't find it anywhere...

  • @Ori-Retro-Gamer
    @Ori-Retro-Gamer 6 місяців тому

    Is it my imagination? or does Robo Cod 2 on the Amiga have its music inspired from Robocop ? I think so

  • @RyuHayabusa06
    @RyuHayabusa06 Рік тому +1

    The reason the Robocop arcade is pretty good is because Ocean didn't develop it. Ocean ruined so many licenses it's ridiculous.

    • @OneSwitch
      @OneSwitch Рік тому

      Hunchback (on the C64) was better than the arcade version. Shame they couldn't keep that up. Impossible really.

  • @sw1000xg
    @sw1000xg Рік тому

    SEALED ROBO GAME WOW

  • @spartanx8846
    @spartanx8846 Рік тому

    @Arcade Archive 07:50 so much unfair , you have to adapt your skills to how much Robocop is able to hit enemies , then you can perfectly destroy those motorbikes and survive the entire game, but you have to transform into Robocop , that makes the game even more great , you cant say that about the arcade game......YOU MOVE CREEP !!!!!!

  • @taniaschiller9823
    @taniaschiller9823 Рік тому

    I've been subscribed to you other channel Arcade Archive Vault for some time now, but it always has "This channel doesn't have any content" and is completely blank. Am I missing something ?

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому +1

      Not yet don’t worry we only set it up two weeks ago and content on it so far is unlisted Patron videos. I’m planning on uploading things soon such as the long play version of Tony on Robocop. Just little extras and live shows now and again. The main content is still here on this channel

  • @henryscat0
    @henryscat0 Рік тому +1

    What happened to posting stuff on the new channel ? 😂

    • @TheArcadeArchive
      @TheArcadeArchive  Рік тому +2

      😛 Main videos on the main channel, fun extras on the 2nd channel. They are unlisted so far over there as they have been patron vids 👍

  • @Jamal_Tyrone
    @Jamal_Tyrone Рік тому +1

    Had the C64 version back in the day, cheat code: disappointed

  • @faenethlorhalien
    @faenethlorhalien Рік тому +1

    Can't leave without singing:
    "HE IS A ROBOT !
    HE IS A COP!
    HE IS A ROBOCOP!
    THEY DID HIS HEAD IN
    AND NOW HE'S DEAD IN
    NOW HE'S A ROBOCOP!"
    I blame Ashens.

  • @madgebishop5409
    @madgebishop5409 Рік тому +1

    i remember playing the Amiga version of this and even then as kid i thought it was such a lazy , crap version!