Steamkey amazing-ness: Psychonauts! Cheers, Gary! This video is fascinating -- I know almost nothing about the import Super Famicon scene, and have only seen 10-15 of these games before. Thinking about this particular library almost makes me consider emulating, which is something I have only very rarely done. As a seasoned Saturn importer, the mind boggles when I start to think about the cost involved in actually collecting the physical games. I randomly looked up one that appeals to me on ebay -- Holy Umbrella -- and it's $80 plus shipping for loose cart, $300+ boxed. It appears that prices have gone up a lot in the last few years, so I think I missed the boat on any chance of physical collecting. Though 4th gen graphics and gameplay are simpler than my beloved 5th gen, there is something charming and timeless about good 4th gen games from Japan. Seems like a time capsule from a time when life was better and simpler.
It has been joked that this channel is secretly being run by Ebay in an attempt to drive up sales. Asking 300$ for a boxed Holy Umbrella (which, to be honest - while it looked nice, wasn't actually THAT fun to play) is a little excessive. All joking aside - this may be one of the times where emulation is a necessary evil (despite this channel's appearances, we're actually quite biased against emulation; it's fine for short video clips, but not for a proper gameplay experience). I'd suggest maybe play it for a few minutes with an emulator - and if it does tickle your fancy, then start looking for a source... It's no coincidence that the current wave of "indie retro" games tend to mostly approximate the graphic styles/palettes of the 4th generation; there is something almost primal about it that appeals to every seasoned gamer! Enjoy Psychonauts!
The great battle services and the goeman series have English patches for anyone that wants to play. they are all very good games. Sailor moon r is a decent beat em up too
Good vid. There's 3 I have on other things like Arcus Odyssey on Genesis and Micky and Donald 3 on GBA, and 9 I'd like to try. Keep up the good work. These vids are a good help for finding new things to look for.
Why was it that we here in the U.S. got a trilogy of sucktacular BACK TO THE FUTURE games but Japan got a cute fun BACK TO THE FUTURE PT2 game that leaps and bounds better than our movie based games?? The NES&SEGA Genesis games both were sucktacular.
Con razón juegos que se habían anunciado en Club Nintendo no los ví nunca en las tiendas, como Mutant Fighter y Magical Quest 3. Por último hubieran tenido la decencia de desmentir que iban a llegar a américa.
Eu queria muito que o Super Nintendo tivesse a mesma resolução ou superior ao do Sega Mega Drive, pois os gráficos, além das cores, seriam mais definidos, detalhados e sem serrilhados.
This video made me wonder just how many games were unreleased in the US, and I can't believe there are over 700 snes games stuck in Japan....
THIS NEEDS A PART 3!!!
Steamkey amazing-ness: Psychonauts! Cheers, Gary!
This video is fascinating -- I know almost nothing about the import Super Famicon scene, and have only seen 10-15 of these games before. Thinking about this particular library almost makes me consider emulating, which is something I have only very rarely done. As a seasoned Saturn importer, the mind boggles when I start to think about the cost involved in actually collecting the physical games. I randomly looked up one that appeals to me on ebay -- Holy Umbrella -- and it's $80 plus shipping for loose cart, $300+ boxed. It appears that prices have gone up a lot in the last few years, so I think I missed the boat on any chance of physical collecting. Though 4th gen graphics and gameplay are simpler than my beloved 5th gen, there is something charming and timeless about good 4th gen games from Japan. Seems like a time capsule from a time when life was better and simpler.
It has been joked that this channel is secretly being run by Ebay in an attempt to drive up sales. Asking 300$ for a boxed Holy Umbrella (which, to be honest - while it looked nice, wasn't actually THAT fun to play) is a little excessive. All joking aside - this may be one of the times where emulation is a necessary evil (despite this channel's appearances, we're actually quite biased against emulation; it's fine for short video clips, but not for a proper gameplay experience). I'd suggest maybe play it for a few minutes with an emulator - and if it does tickle your fancy, then start looking for a source...
It's no coincidence that the current wave of "indie retro" games tend to mostly approximate the graphic styles/palettes of the 4th generation; there is something almost primal about it that appeals to every seasoned gamer!
Enjoy Psychonauts!
I was just actually thinking about such a list
It's funny how the SFC was getting new games all the way up until '99. The Dreamcast came out that year, for cryin' out loud!
Thank for making this video.
Thank you for another wonderful video. I love looking at these Japanese games and can't wait to play some. Happy New Year Gary.
Nostalgia
@12:40 number 64 is hilarious 😂
Nice list
@3:48 Macross is quite a gem indeed!
The great battle services and the goeman series have English patches for anyone that wants to play. they are all very good games. Sailor moon r is a decent beat em up too
Aren't some of these so appealing to the eye?
This is fantastic!!
Good vid. There's 3 I have on other things like Arcus Odyssey on Genesis and Micky and Donald 3 on GBA, and 9 I'd like to try. Keep up the good work. These vids are a good help for finding new things to look for.
Aint that dragon punch move in battle zeque den using chun li "hikouken" sound? Or is it just me....
Dude cool video as always, Hiryu no ken s is the Ultimate Fighter game in na
Why was it that we here in the U.S. got a trilogy of sucktacular BACK TO THE FUTURE games but Japan got a cute fun BACK TO THE FUTURE PT2 game that leaps and bounds better than our movie based games?? The NES&SEGA Genesis games both were sucktacular.
Damn, The backlog is getting crazy 🎮
SNES 4 Life
Great list! Some games look weird but some are actually interesting:D
Thanks for sharing as always^^
You're doing great job and hope you're well:)
Good choice with Hyper Iria!
Con razón juegos que se habían anunciado en Club Nintendo no los ví nunca en las tiendas, como Mutant Fighter y Magical Quest 3.
Por último hubieran tenido la decencia de desmentir que iban a llegar a américa.
I wish Bahamut Lagoon had made the list.
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Eu queria muito que o Super Nintendo tivesse a mesma resolução ou superior ao do Sega Mega Drive, pois os gráficos, além das cores, seriam mais definidos, detalhados e sem serrilhados.
why you switch off comments on your other videos ?
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Where can buy japanese system
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