Four Games with Disappointing Sequels - Game Sack

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  • @ToddJambon
    @ToddJambon 2 роки тому +5

    2012 Joe: I probably won't get a chance to talk about Space Hattier again.
    2022 Joe: has talked about it as often as possible

  • @tommytwotacos8106
    @tommytwotacos8106 10 років тому +9

    damn the 32x version of space harrier looks amazing considering the era it was released in.

  • @Robot666House
    @Robot666House 7 років тому +6

    I used used to love AVGN for all that it taught me about video game history but after a couple years of being a huge fan it all started to get really obnoxious. Watching you guys I learn so much more and I actually laugh and am not annoyed almost immediately, or at all for that matter. You guys are currently the best gaming channel in my opinion and I truly believe soon you'll be as wrll known as he is. Keep up the phenomenal work, you guys filled my video game void left by James Rolfe, and it was a deep void. Kudos to you guys.

  • @ikey303
    @ikey303 11 років тому +3

    you guys are my new favorite gaming channel! i am slowly watching the whole back catalogue of episodes but damn there's alot of vids! keep it up guys, your videos are awesome!

  • @laladoopsy
    @laladoopsy 12 років тому +1

    The reason Strider Returns was by US Gold and not Capcom was because US Gold had the rights to port the original title over to other platforms and they also still had rights to make further games with the license (Sega could only do a port of the first game to the Mega Drive/Genesis).
    Back then it was common that a few games ported over weren't by the original developer, leading to US versions of games to be very different to ones in Europe as certain publishers only had rights in some regions.

  • @jlh8830
    @jlh8830 4 роки тому +2

    Still love the oldies in 2020. Great work fellas

  • @salozmen29
    @salozmen29 11 років тому +2

    Just found your show about a week ago and have been catching up watching all episodes. Just wanted to say I very much enjoy it and look forward to future installments!!

  • @rufusray
    @rufusray 3 роки тому +1

    "I love space harrier,and I may not get the chance to talk about it again...."
    Fast forward 9 years and I feel like you've mentioned space harrier in more videos than any game,with the possible exception of afterburner lol.i love you're enthusiasm for it though friend.

  • @caligoclarus
    @caligoclarus 8 років тому +8

    "I'd love to see Capcom redo Strider."
    Well, you got your wish!, but just like the first "Strider 2" that was outsourced to Tiertex, the reboot wasn't made by Capcom either.

  • @themblan
    @themblan 6 років тому +10

    Volgarr the Viking is pretty much a spiritual successor to Rastan.

    • @osurpless
      @osurpless 3 роки тому

      I can see that, the deliberate pace of many of the enemy encounters also reminds me of Ghouls and Ghosts.
      Found it frustrating at first, but it became a lot more fun once I learned to take my time throughout each stage.

  • @M4R14NO94
    @M4R14NO94 13 років тому +1

    Glad to see that you guys hate Tetris 2 as much as I do. Hell, it isn't even Tetris 2! It was originally an unrelated game called Tetris Flash, it's just that Nintendo somehow decided to release it as a sequel. The TRUE Tetris 2 is Tetris 2 + Bombliss for the Famicom. THAT is a Tetris sequel.

  • @QuintanaDS
    @QuintanaDS 8 років тому +7

    Aw, no mention of how "Warrior's Blade: Rastan Saga 3" cleansed the shame of "Rastan Saga 2"?

    • @nmpltleopardi
      @nmpltleopardi 3 роки тому

      I wouldn't say that it cleansed... The sprite & background art on that game are absolutely gorgeous but that and being able to ride flying monsters are really the only things going for it. For the rest it's a forgettable beat 'em up.

  • @danhedgehog
    @danhedgehog 11 років тому +1

    the space harrier theme is 1 of those songs you could listen to all day

  • @alex.espeseth
    @alex.espeseth 10 років тому +1

    The first sound-effect in the video is a fart-noise! Amazing! I love it!

  • @GameSack
    @GameSack  11 років тому

    Thanks! And take your time watching them. That'll help make the two weeks between the new videos go by a bit faster perhaps.

  • @Clesarie
    @Clesarie 11 років тому

    It takes a lot to get me to subscribe to anything but after watching about 15 videos of this in a row. Im sold.

  • @avideogamemaster
    @avideogamemaster 8 років тому +3

    the "get ready" is so clear I thought it was edited in the video

  • @leroyvisiongames2294
    @leroyvisiongames2294 7 років тому +1

    (person on phone)"Hey, Yu Suzuki!! This is your COUSIN!! you know that sound you were lookin' for? Well here it is!!" (Holds phone up to Space Harrier theme).

  • @moviemetalhead
    @moviemetalhead 8 років тому +1

    Good thing Rastan Saga 3: Warrior Blade was a redeeming game in the arcade. Space Harrier was cool, but I still could never figure out how you avoid random deaths. The draw distance between enemy projectiles was always deceiving.

  • @jediknightgeo
    @jediknightgeo 10 років тому +6

    Game Sack Actually Strider Returns was only published by US Gold, Tiertex were the ones who actually developed it. Tiertex were NORTORIOUSLY know for extremely poor console ports. With Strider Returns they actually had a chance at making something good. No port, just a straight sequel to one of the best side scrollers ever....and they dropped the ball TREMENDOUSLY. Damn does Strider Returns suck. Luckily Capcom gave us the TRUE sequel 10 years later.

  • @Turai12
    @Turai12 5 років тому +2

    I don't get why they made Strider yell at every attack. It gets annoying even faster than Bubsy.

  • @tacticalsoap
    @tacticalsoap 4 роки тому +1

    I miss this Sack

  • @dodoubledragon
    @dodoubledragon 12 років тому +1

    as a kid i loved playing space harrier on the master system... i then saw the arcade version... its blew my mind how awesome it was!!! cool video guys

  • @HappyConsoleGamer
    @HappyConsoleGamer 13 років тому +6

    Great job!! love the Turbo shirt!
    Rastan does indeed rule!

  • @Viehzerrer
    @Viehzerrer 11 років тому +1

    There is actually a third Rastan game, that only came out in Japan for Arcades. It's pretty good, but also pretty different, since it's a beat 'em up like Golden Axe. Also, the enemies speak in German for some reason.

  • @maboroshi1986
    @maboroshi1986 11 років тому +1

    it's funny for me hearing you pronounce "taito" as "Tayto", here in ireland that's an iconic brand name for crisps. also on the topic of space harrier ports i hear there is a ZX spectrum port out there, i think the attribute clash (it could only colour the screen in 8x8 pixel blocks with 2 colours in each, the colours bleed when sprites pass over each other) would be appalling.

  • @geraldperez2768
    @geraldperez2768 9 років тому +5

    I played planet harrier in 2002, I loved it! I think there was a nurse character who was really sexy. I like that style for video games.

  • @mintydog06
    @mintydog06 9 років тому +1

    lol@all the Space Harrier versions when he's dying. Love the NES death sound effect.

  • @mitchjohnson4714
    @mitchjohnson4714 6 років тому

    You take that back! I loved Space Harrier II. I loved the music too.

  • @straitJacketFashion
    @straitJacketFashion 12 років тому

    Joe, if you were worried about being stranded on a desert island I would advise always being prepared witha copy of Shenmue. Then you would also have a decent version of Space Harrier included (you can only take so much in hand luggage).

  • @kulturcontributor
    @kulturcontributor 12 років тому

    just 2000 clicks yet? unbelievable - from each episode it gets clearer for me that game sack definetly needs more popularity!

  • @FloofPuppy
    @FloofPuppy 5 років тому +2

    AUUUGGHHHH...
    Get ready!

  • @joeformanek8165
    @joeformanek8165 7 років тому

    Commenting on old videos is fun!
    For me, Baseball Stars and Baseball Stars 2 on the NES.
    It removed custom teams, custom players, and managed to play worse on top of it. I was so incredibly disappointed considering Baseball Stars was my favorite game at the time, but fortunately I rented BS2 before asking for it for Christmas.

  • @nintenjoel
    @nintenjoel 10 років тому +1

    Another awesome vid... I think one of the more disappointing sequels has got to be Actraiser. Everything that made the first game great, was taken away. UNFORGIVABLE! Great vid guys!

  • @GameSack
    @GameSack  12 років тому

    We have played it, but not until well after this episode was made. We plan to talk about it on a future edition of Left in the Arcade.

  • @benjaminshinobi
    @benjaminshinobi 12 років тому

    You guys might also want to check out the arcade game Osman. It was developed by one of the guys who was part of the Strider team. You'd have to emulate, I don't think it was released for any home systems, but it is worth it.

  • @RichtersShadow
    @RichtersShadow 10 років тому +12

    For me it would be Perfect Dark. Great game, but the sequel (well, prequel) is just .... ugh.

    • @Prizrak-hv6qk
      @Prizrak-hv6qk 6 років тому +1

      I thought it was decent for a 360 launch title. I was neat how much the game changed depending on the difficulty level, allowing you to handle situations in multiple ways. Still don't see this very much. Seems like a very simple game at first, but the different difficulties really added some depth. The MP was fun too... for an early 360 game.

    • @Jesse__H
      @Jesse__H 4 роки тому

      Yeah Perfect Zero was absolutely disappointing. PD was maybe my favorite game on the N64, then I rented Zero once and didn't even play it all evening.

    • @Lucky_9705
      @Lucky_9705 4 роки тому +1

      Perfect Dark Zero was a disappointment. Nowhere near as good as the original.

    • @RichtersShadow
      @RichtersShadow 4 роки тому

      I can tolerate it. It's ok... but that shouldn't be how the sequel to one of the best games of all time turns out. PDZ should have been better. A lot better.

  • @mattpurvis927
    @mattpurvis927 4 роки тому

    I swear that the "Get ready" voice is straight from the arcade classic Outrun.

  • @Ragtime4
    @Ragtime4 13 років тому

    Dont expect to see the genre get covered, but nobunaga's ambition and romance of the three kingdoms for the nes both got major upgrades with their sequels

  • @vegaspaul9428
    @vegaspaul9428 7 місяців тому

    That 8 screen was awesome. ❤

  • @amerikaOnFire
    @amerikaOnFire 6 років тому

    Oh man, Joe got his wish in that a new Strider game came out a few years after this episode aired and was awesome. It wasn't made by Capcom but it was still a great playing game! Double Helix did a hell of a job despite having a pretty poor track record with movie licensed games. They put out Strider and the fairly amazing Killer Instinct before being bought out by Amazon and nobody has really heard from them since :(

  • @marklinstom5145
    @marklinstom5145 11 років тому +2

    Harrier is always running cause he has Restless Leg Syndrome.

  • @xnamkcor
    @xnamkcor 11 років тому

    I'm amazed you managed to narrow this list down below 255 games.

  • @Walczyk
    @Walczyk 3 роки тому +1

    so old school!

  • @Ghost_Of_SAS
    @Ghost_Of_SAS 11 років тому +2

    Wow, does Joe really not like Tetris? It's like the best game ever made to me. I guess he prefers Columns lol

  • @countingtelescopes
    @countingtelescopes 10 років тому +5

    What are your thoughts on the new Strider?

  • @drunkensailor112
    @drunkensailor112 7 років тому +1

    you forgot the space harrier version in shenmue!

  • @Merrinen
    @Merrinen 12 років тому +1

    Random facts! The Finnish word "taito" means "skill".

  • @Loader2K1
    @Loader2K1 12 років тому

    On the subject of Rastan: Taito made another Rastan game in 1991 called Warrior Blade: Rastan Saga Episode 3 for the arcades, and it was a beat-'em-up similar to Sega's classic Golden Axe series, and in my humble opinion, it was good.

  • @GameSack
    @GameSack  11 років тому

    If you're talking about Space Harrier, they changed the sprites around into deformed-looking things for no reason that I can figure.

  • @treowayne
    @treowayne 8 років тому

    Tetris 2 isn't really Tetris, but it is a really fun game. In my family, we played that game all the time, even after we got our Genesis. I still fire it up and play it with my wife sometimes. It is a great game in the VS mode, even against the computer.

  • @toryficarola
    @toryficarola 11 років тому

    I don't know, man. Say what you will about the fugly and clunky Rastan sequel, but at least it had some pretty rad boss battles. And kudos to Taito for keeping the upward sword thrust, even though it doesn't look as cool as it did in the original.

  • @jankazi
    @jankazi 10 років тому +1

    Alundra...nuff said...

  • @Chuck-RETROGAMECAVE
    @Chuck-RETROGAMECAVE 13 років тому

    Awesome episode guys!

  • @reznerPTV
    @reznerPTV 11 років тому

    Man i have yet to watch one of your videos that isn't just bursting with MEGA-POWER. Great production and editing, well written and hilarious jokes. "I wanna kill someone right now!!" Lmao.

  • @hooshurdhadi2
    @hooshurdhadi2 9 років тому

    Tetris 2 kicks ass and you conveniently forgot to mention the awesome vs mode.

  • @juiceala
    @juiceala 10 років тому +1

    If you like Space Harrier you should try the DS version of Sega Superstars Tennis it has an awesome remake of Space Harrier, remember the DS version only!

  • @jaynukem1929
    @jaynukem1929 9 років тому

    There was a game I played way back when on the PS One I believe. It was called Jade Cocoon and I believe it was Sony's answer to Pokemon, and I really liked it. Later a sequel came out for it, but I could not get into it.

  • @jimneegs3887
    @jimneegs3887 10 років тому +1

    Taito sort of redeemed themselves with Rastan saga 3: Warrior Blade. Which is a pretty fun beat em up. Still not as good as the original though.

  • @Guernicaman
    @Guernicaman 12 років тому

    Much like Strider, Rastan got a proper sequel too called Warrior Blade: Rastan Saga III, tho for the most part, it was a Golden Axe-style multi-directional hack & slasher. As far as I know, it was arcade only & actually pretty good!

  • @Shuey187
    @Shuey187 9 років тому +5

    There goes Joe again! ("I've enjoyed ALL the virgins!")

    • @GameSack
      @GameSack  9 років тому +10

      Shuey187 Indeed.

  • @HHog
    @HHog 11 років тому

    So, you guys called it, there's a Space Harrier on the Japanese 3DS eShop now, which will hopefully soon be available in US/EU as well =)

  • @cybernator5000
    @cybernator5000 13 років тому

    i missed you guys last week!

  • @zeromusura3497
    @zeromusura3497 4 роки тому

    Yes, after 8 years we got a good Strider remake and Space Harrier on 3ds which is awesome. Love Game Sack!

  • @scottcowan7343
    @scottcowan7343 7 років тому

    That get ready in Space Harrier 2 sounds fucking fantastic for the Genesis, not to mention the fact it's such an early game.

  • @TheJadeFist
    @TheJadeFist 11 років тому +1

    HEY! Tetris 2's strength was in the puzzle mode, and it was quite fun along with the stupid little cartoons it included for beating levels.

    • @AstonWildsteel
      @AstonWildsteel 11 років тому +1

      To be fair, they admitted that the title could have worked if it wasn't for the misleading cash-generator-title. I can imagine Tetris 2 being a decent game in itself, it looks like Dr. Mario with whacky, tricky "pills" to me.
      The only main fault is the title. Luckily, people tend to be a bit smarter nowadays in deciding how to name games.

  • @drseussisdeaddd
    @drseussisdeaddd 12 років тому

    Played so much Space Harrier on my Master System back in the day.Awesome.

  • @jeremyfirefoxaddon
    @jeremyfirefoxaddon 12 років тому

    Too lazy to read the comments, but about Rastan Saga, try to imagine seeing those huge detailed characters in an arcade in '88. That great sword looks amazing. Also, Rastan III is great. Sadly I think you'll need to import the Japanese Taito memories Vol. 2 to get it, since I don't see it listed as playable in the US Taito Legends

  • @rojman123
    @rojman123 11 років тому

    Space Harrier 2 was pretty impressive to my teenage mind when it was new.

  • @SkylerB
    @SkylerB 11 років тому

    YES! mastersystem Space Harrier was one of my first home console games and it was amazing!

  • @MasterShaKe1oh8
    @MasterShaKe1oh8 10 років тому +1

    "tetris was a money cow at the time" lol

  • @MrLowercaseA
    @MrLowercaseA 13 років тому

    The Rastan sequel: Somebody wanted to show off their ability to use large sprites. It was the first movement in a downhill roll.

  • @GameSack
    @GameSack  11 років тому

    I just try to wipe them down seconds before I press "Record". I don't use anything special other than maybe a damp (with water) paper towel from time to time.

  • @Michirin9801
    @Michirin9801 10 років тому +1

    Aww... You never mentioned the GBA version of Space Harrier... It's just like the arcade but with lower resolution... (and much easier because you get tons of lives)
    It's a pretty good version though...

  • @adrianiris90
    @adrianiris90 7 років тому

    You guys are awsome,i enjoy your videos big time,you should have millions of subs,keep up the good work,greattings from mexico

  • @solidsnake0427
    @solidsnake0427 11 років тому

    You guys should check out the Space Harrier level in Bayonetta on the 360 if you guys havn't yet. It's a fantastic tribute to the original.

  • @jimmybisk
    @jimmybisk 7 років тому

    A fairly playable game - 'Afterburner', had a sequel 'Afterburner 2', which was exactly the same game!

  • @Cubas03
    @Cubas03 11 років тому

    I am shocked at how good the "Get Ready!" sounds on the Genesis version... way better that Ristar's gargling...

  • @GameSack
    @GameSack  13 років тому

    @xkevinc We did post a message on our channel about there being no video last week.

  • @BluBoulzor
    @BluBoulzor 12 років тому

    Do you guys know about Tetris Attack ? It's an awesome game, I'm not a puzzle fan but I loved this one.

  • @Code1D10T
    @Code1D10T 13 років тому

    While I somewhat agree that Rastan Saga 2 wasn't as good as the first, it wasn't entirely that bad. I was hoping that you two would've mentioned Warrior Blade: Rastan Saga III. It's a beat'em up, just like Golden Axe.

  • @jasonz7788
    @jasonz7788 3 роки тому

    Great work Sir thank you

  • @sgtpepper91
    @sgtpepper91 10 років тому

    they did make a new strider, and it's one of my favourite action platformers.

  • @jimmybisk
    @jimmybisk 7 років тому

    +Game Sack, I believe the reason Rastan Saga 2 was so lame was that it was never meant to be a Rastan Saga Game. It was made as an entirely seperate game which fell through or something like that so they altered bits of it at the last minute to make it look a bit like Rastan Saga (+stuck the Rastan name on it). Many 'supposed' sequels of great originals suffered from this fate. The third game which I think was a genuine sequel is much better!

  • @TheYzeman
    @TheYzeman 11 років тому

    Castlevania II Simon's Quest. Although Castlevania was a real difficult game, it was well designed and really fun. I rented Simon's Quest and never planned to buy it.

  • @HerecomestheCalavera
    @HerecomestheCalavera 11 років тому

    Lol good one. They should have mentioned something like that in the episode

  • @tetrisdave
    @tetrisdave 13 років тому

    @Ragtime4 Yes they did. I never played them as I wasn't really into feudal Japan. One of my friends played them quite a bit and really liked them. I always needed more action.

  • @mcFreaki
    @mcFreaki 12 років тому

    I know there were other versions on top of that, i think the amiga had a version.
    my mum absolutely LOVES Space Harrier- she was most pleased when i got her an emulator and a rom on her PC.

  • @prixelderp5231
    @prixelderp5231 11 років тому

    I must be in the minority, but despite its many issues, I loved Space Harrier 3d. It was perhaps my most played game for that console.
    As for the original Space Harrier, however, the version I played most wasn't even mentioned here. It was the Commodore 64 version!

  • @johneygd
    @johneygd 10 років тому

    So true about these games, and no one else needs to tell us anymore supermariobros 2 & castlevania 2,same story!!!

  • @BarendCombrink
    @BarendCombrink 7 років тому

    I wouldn't mind seeing another episode about games with bad sequels.

  • @Robot666House
    @Robot666House 7 років тому

    If you ever do another 'Left in the Arcade' please include the game Carnevil. It's a horror, rail gun game. I believe it's a Midway release, and it was released in either 98 or 99. Or if you do one about horror games, you should include the original Xbox release of Fatal Frame, it's the most effective horror game I've played in that still gives me genuine chills although it doesn't create the ambience or pull the emotional strings like Silent Hill 2 which I consider the best horror game out there.

  • @hecosean
    @hecosean 12 років тому

    I too being a huge Space Harrier fan, don't really think Space harrier 2 was worse. But to each there own I guess. I really enjoyed SH 2. But the master system really had an amazing port back in the day. It so closely captured the arcade that after mastering the SMS version I could go to the arcade and beat that one too.

  • @Spolupyo
    @Spolupyo 13 років тому

    Well, you fail Mr.Gamesack for not liking the music in Rastan 2, at least in the arcade..... the sound effects are ok I guess, and I really like the music, can't say the same about graphics and gameplay.

  • @infectedflinch
    @infectedflinch 11 років тому

    What a brilliant video! It's interesting as the guy I do videos with likes Space Harrier too.
    I must admit in recent years, the one sequel that kicked me in the nuts was Condemned 2. The sequel was so off the mark to the original that it hurt. Seriously. Screaming shouty powers, giant bears that came after you and it was just visceral to care about. Condemned was a game where you scared permenantly and the sequel was dreadful!

  • @FocusSight
    @FocusSight 11 років тому

    Well, seems like Strider is trying to make a comeback..

  • @Mephianse81
    @Mephianse81 10 років тому +1

    Curious, did you guys play the New Strider game by Double Helix?

  • @MrSez1979
    @MrSez1979 11 років тому

    Hey MrGamesack! Cannot wait for your next great vid! More classic Sega pls! Haha You gentleman should should check out the promo pics/ vids for the upcoming Strider remake in 2.5d... looks pretty sweet! Ps. I just played Warrior Blade: Rastan Saga 3... It is a hybrid of Golden Axe/Streets of Rage- Great game! Unfortunately it only came home to a ps2 Taito collection import Moon language game a decade after its arcade release:(

  • @echopark25
    @echopark25 10 років тому

    Space Harrier is a classic :D I brought it for the 3DS to show the kid and even the wee dude loved it. Thoughts on the new Strider? Thought it was no bad myself, a little to easy at times though.

  • @GinkgoPete
    @GinkgoPete 11 років тому

    Joe dislikes Tetris? Subscribed!