Bad Games from Great Companies
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- Опубліковано 27 тра 2024
- Episode 402 - Some companies release a lot more good games than others, but no single company is without at least a few stinkers. So let's take a look at some of these publishers and some of their games most people might rather forget about.
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Need to do a "Great games from bad companies" episode 😅
LJN, we’re looking at you
@@CrypticCocktails exactly
These days that's literally every AAA company though.
@@CrypticCocktailslaughing joking numb nuts!
I always wondered what the LJN actually stood for
Huh. Did a Google search.. turns out it was the founders name as an acronym
Lewis J. Norman
Yep. There’s a few gems from craptastic companies like Acclaim, 3DO, THQ, Infogrames, and Accolade.
Mr. Bones looks like one of those fake video games you'd see on a TV show.
Probably on BONES too.
Majuular in my GameSack comments? Is it my birthday?
But at least mr bones has style
Majuular Sack anime crossover plz
The cycle is now complete.
I think Mr. Bones could have had great potential if they spent more time fixing it's issues. Oh well. At least we got the awesome music from it. No bones about it. :P
“Tailspin” a show about a cargo pilot, high flying adventures and air pirates. Let’s make a game where you run left to right on foot 90% of the time!
i actually like the tailspin game
The NES game from Capcom had you flying?
There is no way in hell a greendog tshirt exists without your contribution to the internet
ya because it's not like greendog ain't a ip made by some surfer and it was the surfer who decided to put on the t-shirt no it was this random jack asses doing and no one else
Why are you this mad about this. Are you that surfer?
*G R E E N D O G*
Also there is 0 chance that an actual surfer was the genesis for Green Dog. It was the 90s and radical tude was all the rage. Just another soulless corporate product.
That einhander reference was a trully deep cut. I bought that game on actual store shelves due to my love if square. I wasnt a huge shooter fan, but low and behond, that game had me so addicted i cant even describe it. Something about the gloomy nature of the game mixed with the idea of a lone individual eradicating an entire planets army really struck a cord in me. I could beat that game on the hardest difficulty without dying once. And remember, i wasnt a fan of shooters. Took me MONTHS of constant playing to become a REAL einhander! Havent ever enjoyed a shooter like that again ever.
Edit: on a side note, when programmers for the game were asked if they would ever make a sequel in the year 2010 or so, they answered "are there people who actually want one?". Obviously, they did not share the same love as i had for their own game.
my biggest gripe is the fact that Mr. Bones has no checkpoints, no lives, no continues. leaving you to start all over from the level you were at if you get a game over.
Mr,bones? more like Mr,cheat code level skip to even see the whole game
The game's bizarre story and memorable main character are also what a player would be curious to see more of, even if the gameplay is slogging. It feels like it was cursed with rental difficulty.
Pretty much all games have you start the stage you died on from the beginning. None of the levels last longer than 5 minutes, so it's really not the end of the world.
@DE-GEN-ART Mr. Bones is not hard to beat at all.
Mr bones was amazing
Man I remember growing up playing Top Gun at my uncle's house. I remember how happy I was when I was finally able to land that damn jet. Thanks for the nostalgia.
I think Top Gun is great on NES
Keep in mind that several of these games (like 0 Day attack, Crime life, Spyborgs, etc.) were not even developed by the big companies. They were just published by them (probably just as a quick cash grab).
“This one is a racing game but instead of being fun, it’s not” 😂😂😂
The only reason I was able to tolerate Streetwise until completion was unlocking (buying) all the Shadows Fall songs, then at least it had a fun soundtrack.
Top Gun was a lot fun, especially with a big crew of friends. Seeing how they crashed, everyone spill their sodas in laughter. And then that one guy landing it, the ooohhs, and the ahhhhss.
That Day One game looks like a dollar store knockoff of Armada on the Dreamcast. And that game's already kind of low budget but at least it's kinda fun.
Mr. Bones looks like one of those games EGM or your average game magazine would be all over, hyping up as a killer app, then it comes out, it sucks, and you never hear about it again.
The only way I can explain Balan Wonderworld is that Yuji Naka must have been an undercover agent planted by Sega trying to put a competitor out of business
So THAT’S why he’s in jail!
But who was the competitor, Square Enix? They're not even close to the same level. And they've been out of the console business for yonks, so Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft wouldn't be a competitor to them.
Unless Yuji Naka's real enemy was himself all along.
@BlueEyedVibeChecker Square Enix is one of the most prolific Japanese game devs in the industry. Especially in Japan itself, they are one of the top dogs. In fact, they are the second most profitable Japanese game company worldwide, and the 13th overall.
Sega, despite the monumental heights they have fallen from, are the 6th most profitable in Japn, 21st worldwide. So they're generally in the same ballpark, alongside Bandai Namco, Konami, and Nexon.
Yeah, a surprise that Capcom doesn't even have half of Sega's revenue, but in this wild world of Yuji Naka (maybe) being a double agent taking the fall, anything is possible.
I think its more believable for Naka to work undercover for Nintendo during the Sonic X-Treme/ Sonic 06 development lol
I did get some enjoyment out of the game! There were a number of baffling decisions, though. Could have been like 10 costumes with polished traits to each. All characters needed to be able to jump. The keys needed to be removed. It just needed some guidance and direction. Some of the costumes are almost completely useless. - I was looking forward to the game when it was announced! Played demo... and waited to pick up a $5 clearance copy.
Mr Bones is a game that on paper I’d love. Horror and music… but then I play it aaaaand… oh dear.
Konami's recent games are real coin eaters, which is why they have offices in Las Vegas.
Konami actually has slots all over America in casinos.. Konami literally took "coin eater" to another level..
The Xbox 360 Microsoft Store will end in June this very year. Buy up your games now before it all ends.
Mr.Bones gets elevated from crappy to entertaining simply because of how likeable the protagonist is and how trippy and odd the entire ride can be, I love it!
Buuuut you certainly wouldnt be wrong in saying its extremely flawed outside those peramiters lol.
The end cutscene in Mr. Bones is absolute kino.
He’s not likeable and it’s not trippy or odd. You’re just trying to feel special by liking it.
@@AndalusianLuis Skeleton pro tags are inherently likeable by default sorry but its just fax
@@MILDMONSTER1234 he's already consumed by his own bitterness
Time to dive into another fresh Sack!
I love that new Sack smell
😐
Where my fellow Sack Lovers™ at?!?
The old Sack smelled better. Its just not the same without a little bit of whatever Dave left behind in the old one.
@@mr.selfimprovement3241 We used to be a two man sack damn it! 😤😤
Pause
Theres one thing you didn't mention about the quick time event minigame in balan: if you get anything that isn't an excellent, not only do you not get the statue but in order to retry you have to beat THE ENTIRE WORLD INCLUDING THE BOSS FOR THE MINIGAME TO RESPAWN
Balan Wonderworld: a game so bad, the creator went to prison for insider trading.
The fact that in a 3d platformer most costumes won't let you Jump was the most evil of the sins
Not too mention the over abundance of meaningless dialogue that Naka just can't get enough of in his 3D Platformers.
He was too busy insider trading instead of working on the game.
Balan Wonderworld compounded a fitting end for Yuji Naka the criminal.
@@Zontar82 The problem is Yuji Naka can be a great producer, but he never directed a game before. Except for that one puzzle game on the Dreamcast, but I don't count it.
This is the greatest thumbnail i have ever seen.
11:00
*BEHOLD*
*POTENTIALLY THE FIRST "DEEZ NUTZ" JOKE IN VIDEO GAME HISTORY*
Wow, Talespin on the Genesis might just be the biggest steaming pile with the Disney moniker that's ever been made. Thanks Joe; I was really looking forward to find something new to hate. My day is made.
Watching gameplay of "Top Gun" brings memories. It was one of the last games I played on the NES (Famicom, in my case, which was quite common in Mexico during the 90s), and... well, I actually didn't have the slightlest idea of what I needed to do to actually play it. The game was like a complete enigma to me, and it reminded me that I had already played many of the good games for the console already. It was indeed rather surprising to see it was developed by Konami, a company that I had learned to love thanks to "Bucky O'Hare", "Tiny Toons" and "Sunset Riders" on the arcade, to name a few of their best titles. Keep up the awesome work, Joe.
As soon as I saw Top Gun,
I got Angry Nintendo Nerd flashbacks.
The two sides of the Internet, everybody!
Joe channeling his inner E3 2008 self is must-see. :) Also- stay for the Urban Reign shoutout.
I do have to admit that I’ll always have a soft spot for Top Gun NES. It’s one of those “I know it’s bad, but nostalgia!” cases for me.
90s beat-em-ups: Let's make the city look gritty with lots of color and life and messy bits interesting weird criminal characters to beat up.
00s beat-em-ups: Oh, the city needs to look gritty? BROWN. EVERYTHING IS BROWN.
I love Mr. Bones, though I will not deny its jankiness. One minor note, though-- there's a level select in the Options menu, and once you pass a stage you can always retry at the one you died at, you just have to navigate there every time. Which is admittedly annoying.
Right, which is why I didn't complain that you had to start the game over from scratch. Still if you can retry a level endlessly like that, why bother resetting to the title screen after you die?
@@GameSack My mistake, my attention was split between listening to this episode and trying to put my newborn to sleep! And you're right, it's just bad game design to not let the player restart immediately from the game over screen. I just thought it was worth mentioning since it wasn't immediately apparent to me when I played it back in the day, and I was originally under the impression that you had to start the whole game from scratch if you died. Great episode as always!
@@GameSack The Japanese version of the game does allow you to endlessly retry a level without going to the level select.
Mr. Bones has so many great ideas but doesn't execute them well.
@Relugus I left a whole comment detailing my thoughts on the game. No matter what anyone says, I will proudly shout from the mountain tops that I love the game until the day I die!
Joe, you forgot to mention Naoto Ohshima. He's the character designer on Balan Wonderland. And, just like Yuji Naka, he also worked on the first Sonic the Hedgehog game.
By the way, nice Greendog t-shirt! :D
But, unlike Yuji Naka, he didn't sue Square Enix or go to prison for insider trading.
@@zanegandini5350 No, he did not. I mean, why would he?
@@VBrancoPT The problem is Yuji Naka can be a great producer, but he never directed a game before. Except for that one puzzle game on the Dreamcast, but I don't count it.
@@orangeslash1667 Choo-Choo Rocket?
@@VBrancoPT Yes
Hey Joe, how about this for a video: games that saved companies from bankruptcie.
Always great to watch your videos.
Gen 1 of Pokémon is the most obvious example.
@@Nathan-rb3qp Final Fantasy is another one.
Hey @Game Sack, can you do might do a Game Sack Episode on "Great Games with Weird Commercials" or "Video Game Commercials" like say Final Fantasy IV & VI's Commercials for example?
how about Yoshi's Island's commercial?
Smash bros for n64, too
As a Turkish Game Sack fan hearing Joe talking about Istanbul is just something that I would have never expected 🤣
Crime Wars'voice acting is so bad it circles around and it's actually very funny, imo.
Bad voice acting is funny.
I was really enjoying the clip!
I had Mr Bones back in the day on Saturn and always remembered liking it. I played it for a bit a couple years ago and, yeah, i was wrong, lol.
“Samus! I’m authorizing missile use!” This is so stupid… 🙄
Still one of my favorite channels. Thank you for everything after all these years!
Mr Bones weeds out the non musically inclined. Thanks Ronnie Montrose! Ive always liked the concept more than the execution. Some stages are frustrating beyond tolerable. Some are fun. Needed a sequel on Dreamcast to iron out the bs. Still play it every October, cheat, level select style.
Name checks out
Thank you Joe! I keep forgetting that video game opinions ARE highly subjective! And here I was thinking that mine was the only one that mattered!
Joe! You rock dude! cant tell you how much i look forward to watching gamesack every few weeks!
GameSack is part of a balanced breakfast. And I totally agree, it is awesome
Just a reminder, in case you ever wonder why Samus doesn't seem to act like a bounty hunter sometimes. Nintendo ddidn't actually know what a bounty hunter was when they decided Samus was a bounty hunter.
I never thought about it 🤔 💬 but like she never actually hunted a single bounty did she
I wasn't aware of this episode. In the words of Metal Jesus, a hidden Gem!
Mr Bones is one of my favorites.
Amen!
Mr. Bonbes, lol
I hope I'm not the only one who can't unhear the fart sound effect of the sack hitting the table in the intro. LOL! Well besides random nonsense, your videos are always the most cozy, relaxing, and strangely informative of any gaming related channel.
Joe, this is one of the best channels in the net….Will you be hitting any retro cons for 2024?
Thanks for all the hard work you put into your channel 😊p.s. I miss Dave also.😊
3:04 i guess for 3d platformers in recent years, some of the ones I can remember off the top of my head, which may be of interest:
Pseudoregalia
Corn Kidz 64
Cavern of Dreams
Toree (Toree 2 is short, but it's nice. but maybe this doesn't fit in 3d platformer category, or doesnt have enough 3d platforming in it)
Lunistice(has guest character Toree)
Super Kiwi 64
Macbat 64
Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom
Penny's Big Breakaway
Dadish 3D (the dev was doing 2d games previously)
Celeste 64 (oh ... wait, what?)
Conbunn Cardboard (character isnt 3d. dont know enough other than collect CDs. It's part of the plot. also, the CD covers are pretty 😳)
Spark the Electric Jester (only on game 3)
A Hat in Time
Rollin' Rascal (in kickstarter)
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
Orbo's Odyssey.
@@ilikecurry2345 wasnt aware of that one 👍.
I just remembered that Catastrophe Crow has happened, which Adam Butcher made a release video on his channel. He puts the itch io link in his vid description and it's playable on itch io, but no downloads.
No volume controls though, so have to control volume on your computer.
Ok but how many of them aren’t complete trash?
I can't believe I stayed up late enough to catch one of these before the hour mark. Late night treat
Sleep is for the dead - Gamesack is for the living!
Gonna wait for the release of the vlog from Istanbul!
A new series has born. Im waiting part 2 already🎉🎉
Yuji Naka was sacked from Square Enix and then got sent to jail. How the mighty has fallen
Wow, i completely forgot about Mr. Bones. A weird and upsetting weekend rental which i had erased from my memory until now. Thanks Joe . .
Funny episode, Joe! You never disappoint. There's nothing like some sack before bed.
Or in my case, sack when waking up.
I agree. Videos like this have saved me time and money, so I don't accidentally pick up a stinker. Thank you.
This is going to be an interesting ep of Game Sack. & remember, even great gaming companies like Capcom & Konami had their share of misses too.
Love your videos, editing, and opinions.
Turning 40 in August, this is my new favorite channel. Wish I subbed years ago.
I am 42 and subbed about 8 years ago. I wish I hadn't because I'd have an amazing backlog to watch. Enjoy.
Urban Champion - Nintendo
Dick Tracy - Sega
Chrono Cross - Squaresoftenix
Castlevania 64 - Konami
Strider 2010 - Capcom
And just about every game from LJN and Acclaim
I'm surprised this concept hasn't been used in an episode before for game sack I can't wait to see what further games you pick
6:28 That must be the best compliment for the Croc I've ever heard! I loved that game back in the day.
Hey Joe. I have been watching UA-cam gaming shows since 2007 and avgn in screw attack before that. Through old jontron, normal boots , game grumps etc. You are the only guy still going doing old school UA-cam things. thanks for keeping this going. You make my hard days better!
AVGN just put out a 20th anniversary video actually.
Looks like Mr Bones game code must contain some sort of black hole glitches.
Very nice, especially the little spins of your own you put on the guitar solos at the end.
I’ve got a few nominations from a little company called Ubisoft:
Charlie’s Angels
Skull and Bones
Beowulf: The Game
Call of Juarez: The Cartel
I was already having a good night. Now it’s even better! Thanks for the upload!!
Always love the Outros
Great episode as always Joe! I thought it was a short episode, but just realized the time flew by because it was so good! I wish we could get more Sack, but the quality and the consistency of your content makes me look forward to every other Sunday! I don't mentally schedule out a release in my head like I do for GameSack!
Gotta love late night Game Sack uploads! 😁
I dunno, that "talking to Ray" line is about the funniest thing I've heard all day.
Hey Joe! Thanks for you commitment to Game Sack! A master of your own craft.
Everybody makes mistakes!
I need to start charging people for my mistakes 🤔
i had a genesis and NES talespin, i had no idea there was a genesis game - that seems like greendog with a sprite swap-out that was 100% greendog music
David White Forever shouldn't have had a sequel.
Don't be down on yourself - I love the new flowing locks. Plus God gave you two kindey's for a reason - you'll be fine!
Another great series to continue. Thanks.
Son, did you see that “Green Dog” in that puppy litter down in Florida????
Bonus points for having Mr Bones. Its one of those 'so bad its good' games imo, similar to Johnny Bazookatone & Bug Too
I dunno about Johnny Bazookatone... That one's not even interesting. At least Mr. Bones is unique.
Nowadays, bad games from a great studio means no more studio… 😢
That TaleSpin game has serious Greendog energy
Well, it is the same people that made greendog
Unpopular opinion, but despite it's story, lack of exploration, and such I actually liked "Other M." Using the sideways remote style didn't bother me, because the game seemed built around that limitation, and compensated for it with it's clever camera angles and such.
I think that third person 3D Metroid style should be rexplored again someday, and improved on.
A free hair transplant would be tempting but I'm attached to my kidneys and would like to keep it that way.
Yuji Naka was even arrested for insider trading charges while he was in Square Enix. Ouch.
"There are so many choices for bad Sega games, but I am going to pick a game that's a cult favorite!"
Cults tend to be brainwashed.
@@GameSack wh-what tha! boi-oi-oi-oing! *head explodes.*
@@GameSack Wario Land Master of Disguise is so bad that it makes Other M look good.
Pobody's Nerfect!
Joe rocking that GREENDAWWWG shirt.
I honestly forget that I even own Metroid Other M until I see it on my game shelf.
Thank you for reviewing all these and saving us from wasting our money playing garbage games.
I was surprised to see Square-Enix as the first company. I forget how beloved those two companies used to be. These days I think Square-Enix releasing a good game is the exception rather than the rule
🎶 Mr. Bones and me 🎶
I really didn't mind the Metroid Other M controls other than the missiles, that was the worst.
Let's be frank, the reason they did a limit of 2 games per company is because some of these companies have more bad games than others.
Square Enix turned 180 degrees with years
Wasn't expecting a Croc reference. That was part of my childhood right there.
So was Top Gun: The Second Mission, my cousin owned that. I remembered the 2 player mode being better than the single player game.
FUN FACT - Spy Borgs in the US is the BETA VERSION
The real, final patched and balanced release was only released in the Europe.
According to the director, before Beta, Capcom sent the game code to a dev in Texas. The dev fixed all the "Lot Check" bugs and Capcom shipped that build.
The team then finished the game for the European release.
I would like to correct an error, Yuji Naka is most well known for Loving Insider Trading. He LOVES it! Can't stop doin' it.
11-year-old me got an NES for Christmas. I could've picked up Castlevania, Contra, or Mega Man 2 with my Christmas money, but no, I paid full price for Top Gun.
Love the Hotel Dusk-style intro
"I look so tupid!!" should be sold in Whalemart as a bumper sticker, or somesuch.
Love me some interactive entertainment satchel.
great episode! The Final Fight Streetwise footage was so funny
Games were harder then so I think that was often used to hide the fact that there wasn't really much substance. Today they are usually easier but this time sheer size is frequently used to hide the shallowness and mediocrity. Overall I think our lives are still richer for their existence but that turd pool has turned into an ocean.
Joe is such a great guy. Anyone notice he wouldn't attack the doggos in final fight? Thats top lad behavior right there.