Every game on the Sega Genesis Mini 2: Is it actually worth buying without Working Designs CD games?
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- čas přidán 17. 09. 2022
- The Sega Genesis Mini 2 is now available on Amazon USA for pre-order, with the product officially going on sale on October 27th of 2022. Sega is reporting that quantities will be very small, so pre-orders are essential….but is the 60 game lineup actually worth it, at $100 US dollars, plus nearly $30 of shipping and handling? Especially in light of that fact that Working Designs will not be contributing any of their key SEGA CD translations for the US version (Lunar, Lunar 2, Popfulmail)?
We examine this question in this video by systematically going through all 60 games, plus the bonus content, that have been officially announced for the SEGA Genesis Mini 2. If we can get 45 out of 60 thumbs up, then we will go forward and make a purchase! But will this lineup actually stack up to that arbitrary standard that we just made up for this video? Join us, and find out!
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Great video! I love how you went in depth on each game. I’m excited to try a bunch of games I’ve never played that you liked. I will say that Mansion of Hidden Souls and Sewer Shark are two of my favorite games of all time though!
Thank you very much for watching! Im sorry that I dissed Mansion of Hidden souls and Sewer Shark, but I must admit that I have never cared for them. Especially sewer shark. I will give them a second chance when we finally get a Sega Genesis Mini 2. 😎
@@creativecatproductions I tried going back to Sewer Shark recently to give it another chance. While the game might be a little better than I remembered, I still thought it stunk and it didn't take long for me to be completely done with it. It's just not for me.
@@francescosmith7859 I have to give it another try. It’s the first Sega cd game I ever played. I went to a friends house and his teenage brother had gotten a Sega Cd. At first I was blown away because….it was the Sega CD! But sewer shark was very disappointing to me. Gameplay wasn’t more exciting, but rather it was even more rudimentary than what I was used to. I was impressed some of the other games, like sonic cd.
Yeah great video! And you were wrong about not having the possibility to switch versions and musics with Sonic CD and Mega CD games.. 😉Make another Video please!
Thank you very much for watching! We’re actually putting out a comprehensive review of the Sega Genesis Mini 2 in the near future. It’s like a full hour long and we will go over all the best features….including the ability to switch between both versions of Sonic CD! It’s going to be fun 😎
This is very funny, only because I paused while watching your T-16 video and noticed the Genesis Mini 2, then watched this video immediately after. I am kind of sold on it but wary because it is still the same price on Amazon. I'll hold out until I watch the next one. Thanks!
The Genesis Mini 2 turned out to be great….with caveats. We did a huge review of it that im really proud of. 😎
If it's coming from outer space all those alien themed games makes a lot more sense.
That explains everything! 😂
Thanks for watching dude 😎
Great video, mate! I'm a huge fan of super hang-on. Originally got hooked on it when my buddy got his genesis for Christmas and it came with the 6-pak.
I remember that 6-pack, it was awesome! I believe it had hang on, Shinobi, altered beast, columns, streets of rage and golden axe. Man, that’s all you need!
Thanks for watching dude 😎
Mine just arrived today! Excellent video @Creative Cat Productions. These consoles are the perfect traveling companion.
Nice! We got our yesterday. Thank you very much for watching dude! 😎
Awesome video, I’m super excited to get mine soon. I’m in Canada and didn’t even realize I could order it from amazon jp until recently 😅
Also love the Gaiares music in the intro!
Thanks for watching dude! 😎
We’re working on doing a review but we want it to be kind of special. I really like this one more than the first Genesis Mini. They made some real improvements and this game list is more my style.
This video gets a big thumbs up from me
As for the $30 shipping on Amazon, sounds like a normal online shopping experience in Canada
$30 is so crazy to us! My wife was a little mad at me for that one 😆
She thought I did something wrong, like I accidentally clicked same-day shipping or something. For $30 I want it gift wrapped and delivered along with balloons by a guy dressed as Sonic the Hedgehog. My kids would love that.
Thanks for the thumbs up dude! 😎
@@creativecatproductions I did try to see if I could order 2, to see if shipping would be cheaper, and it isn't. It was either 30 or $35 to get it sooner, I choose the $35 option, what's $5 more when it could come sooner. But I know it's still a rip off with shipping. I wonder why they don't make enough for America unless they know it may be scalped in stores, so online just makes it less appealing to be scalped and to control quantity? Is Amazon the only place to order it from?
I'm a retro game collector from Norway which buys video games and consoles from the US and Japan, and the tax law here is insane. In order to negate competition in price by importing goods, there's been an increase in tax rate. When I buy games from consoles that were never originally released here, the delivery fee and taxes doubles the price. In cases that the order is 100$ or more, I have to add another 100$.
@@Pon3TorLord that’s incredible! Who is this tax supposed to help?
Thanks for watching dude 😎
@@creativecatproductions The general purpose is to focus support on local businesses and support the local government. If Norwegian groceries are cheaper than ones imported over seas, then people are more inclined to buy local goods. Were this falls flat immediately is that Norway doesn't have everything that everybody wants, that's another reason for why importing exists. It seems either the government either fails to understand this, or doesn't want to support it's citizens. Importing snacks has gotten bigger than ever here despite this, but the prices stores are asking is just as insane. I don't know how much Takis usually go for, but I've usually seen them being sold for 10$ a piece. Books are tax free of course, doesn't matter what kind of book it is either of course.
This is big for me as the Sega Genesis turned me into the hardcore gamer I am. I started gaming back in 1986 with the Nes and Master System but I was not only very young but a casual player. When I decided on the Sega Genesis as my choice between it and the TG-16 in 1989 I had no idea how powerful its appeal would be to me. So as a Sega Genesis fan since its first year on the market and getting the Sega CD in 1992 (first year) I will rate every game on the new mini console.
Afterburner II- 7 out of 10.
Alien Soldier- 8 out of 10.
Atomic Runner- Never played.
Bonanza Brothers- 8 out of 10.
Clayfighters- 4 out of 10.
Crusader of Centy- 9.5 out of 10.
Desert Strike- 9 out of 10
Earthworm Jim 2- 8.5 out of 10.
Elemental Masters- 7.5 out of 10.
Fatal Fury 2- 7 out of 10.
Gain Ground- 8.5 out of 10.
Golden Axe 2- 9 out of 10.
Granada- 8.5 out of 10.
Hellfire- 8 out of 10.
Herzog Zwei- 9.5 out of 10.
Thunder Force IV- 10 out of 10.
Midnight Resistance- 7.5 out of 10.
Outrun- 8 out of 10.
Outrunners- 3 out of 10.
Phantasy Star II- 9 out of 10.
Populous- Never played.
Rainbow Island Ext.- 7.5 out of 10.
Ranger X- 10 out of 10.
Rustar- (sorry) 7 out of 10.
Rolling Thunder 2- 6.5 out of 10.
Shadow Dancer- 9 out of 10.
Shining Force II- 10 out of 10.
Shining in The Darkness- 8 out of 10.
Sonic 3D Blast- (sorry) 5 out of 10.
Splatterhouse 2- 8 out of 10.
Streets of Rage 3- 8 out of 10.
Super Hang-On- 8.5 out of 10.
Super Street Fighter 2- 10 out of 10.
The Ooze- What?!
Revenge of Shinobi- 10 out of 10.
Toe Jam and Earl 2- 6 out of 10.
Truxton- 8.5 out of 10.
Vectorman 2- 8 out of 10.
Virtua Racing- 9 out of 10.
Warsong- 8 out of 10.
Ecco The Dolphin- 9 out of 10.
Ecco The Dolphin 2- 9.5 out of 10.
Final Fight CD- 10 out of 10.
Mansion of- 5 out of 10.
Night Striker- 7.5 out of 10.
Night Trap- 6 out of 10.
Robo Alleste- 10 out of 10.
Sewer Shark- 7 out of 10.
Shining Force CD- 9.5 out of 10.
Silpheed- 10 out of 10.
Sonic CD- (sorry) 7 out of 10.
The Ninja Warriors- 8.5 out of 10.
Devil & Pi- I don't know.
Fantasy Zone- 9 out of 10.
Space Harrier 1+2- could be absolutely amazing. Space Harrier 2 is said to now have scaling which should amp up the awesome factor by quite a bit. I can't wait. The others have never been released so....who knows. I wish Sonic 2 was on here as well as Popful Mail, Lunar Eternal Blue, and Lunar Silverstar Story. Sega could have done it with subtitles...Virtua Racing was absolutely incredible when it hit the Genesis easily smoking Star Fox in graphical fidelity and that is why it was done. The game was (for the time) smooth and quiet playable.
Thank you very much for sharing this thoughtful comment. I agree that this really should have had the working designs game for the Sega CD. At first that was sufficient to keep me away, but the final game list is quite strong.
Thanks for watching dude! 😎
@@creativecatproductions
No problem man, it was an excellent video!
Yeah, there are already too many minis out there but Sega sure has a good line up here despite losing the Lunars and Popfulmail.
There are in fact WAY too many mini consoles running around! It’s getting crazy. Nintendo seems done with the concept but Ive heard SEGA is just starting to gear up for more. All I really want is a Master System Mini. All those other games for Saturn or Dreamcast I’d rather see get re-released as ports for modern consoles.
Thanks for watching champ! 😎
@@creativecatproductions It's odd though, Sega has a hard time getting away from the Genesis name.
They really do. It’s a shame!
I pre ordered already. I just like the design. The last one was cool with the mini tower also. And I just wanna support Sega.
I only wish we got some more Sega CD games! And 32X
Thanks for watching dude 😎
i am ashamed to say i'm 28 years old and i'm watching this awesome video of really old games.. but maybe bein' an old head ain't so bad, cuz we got to experience the sega in all in it's glory days!!
True! Thanks for watching dude 😎
Ashamed? Why? The 90s games were the best games, even today.
Edit: 80s and 90s entertainment across the board was the best the Western world ever got.
@@bigbabatunde1218 As a 38 year old, perhaps it's bias, but I must respectfully agree with you. 👍 💯
If it had Snatcher in the Sega Cd Lineup this would be a definite buy from me guess i'll have to add it
😝 of course!
Thanks for watching dude 😎
Agreed
They should have fixed virtual racer the same way they fixed space harrier 2.
That would have been great! I would have liked some of those 32X ports also. Why redo space harrier when the 32X had one of the best ports?!
Thanks for watching dude! 😎
@@creativecatproductions if it turns out it's moddable you can just add the 32x Virtual Racer.
@@davidroberts3262 that’s true! Personally, I’m not particularly interested in altering anything. Obviously I can play virtua racer 32X on a PC l, easily. I think people buy these because they don’t want to have to do any of that stuff, or maybe have reservations about doing so. People who are inclined to mod or download large libraries of roms probably don’t need or want a miniature Mega Drive 2, right? To each their own!
Thanks for watching dude 😎
The Japanese version of Ecco the Dolphin CD included both the original and the sequel anyway, so we were always getting both games. The alternative would have been to just not include the first game, even though it's already emulated, without giving us anything in return. So I'm glad they just included it for those who enjoy playing it. Also, I don't understand why you applaud Sega on the one hand for porting the vs mode of Puyo Puyo Sun to the Genesis specifically for this mini console, but are on the other hand bewildered (and refuse to give a thumbs up) that two other games got the same treatment. Care to explain your reasoning there in case I missed something?
But don't get me wrong, it's still a cool video and I enjoyed your perspective, especially, since I didn't grow up with the Genesis and don't know any of these games. I'd still like to buy either the European or Japanese version of the Mega Drive mini, but haven't decided yet which to cancel. The Japanese line-up is definitely more to my taste, but many games are basically unplayable without knowing the language. Decisions, decisions...
My reactions were fairly off the cuff and I suspect my thoughts and feelings about these games will shift once I see the final product. I’m super stoked about the prospect that any version of Puyo Puyo 3 was ported for the Genesis and I am very excited to play the new sprite scaling Space Harrier 2, and the new port of Fantasy Zone. Devi and Pii doesn’t look that appealing to me and I’ve never played any version of it. So I can’t really get too pumped about it. The old arcade games are neat but they seem very out of place and I sort of wish they weren’t even there at all.
Thank you very much for watching dude! 😎
Really fun video. They are now available and I'm interested to see how long that lasts and to see reviews as people start getting their units. Do you find it interesting that Sega didn't send anyone review units beforehand? Or is that more to build up hype and they hoped they already had it with their very limited release?
That’s a really good point, it’s been really quiet on the CZcams front as far as western reviewers are concerned. I’m guessing they didn’t give out review units at all. I get the sense that the way they did things this time was to only make quantities that matched the number of pre-orders. I strongly suspect that the original Sega Genesis Mini was kind of a bomb for the company. They went on sale from $80 to $60 almost right away and they lingered around on the shelves of big retail stores like Walmart and Best Buy for like a full year or more. It was a good product, and people wanted it, but it’s like they assumed 50 million people were going to want it and they made way way too many. Now they seem to have gone in the complete opposite direction….only making a few, see if they sell, and then make more. I think that’s why they kept getting sold out and then coming back as available. I think Sega just kept moving their production order to meet real predicted demand. Their budget was, apparently, slashed to a fraction of what they had last time and I guess there was no room for free promotional units…..
Also they may have been afraid of negative reviews? One thing they did that’s bound to be highly controversial was to completely cut the first level boss fight from Bare Knuckle 3…..indeed they cut an entire level of the game out, because it featured Ash, a gay level boss in a leather biker outfit who also wears silk stockings and high heels. He was replaced with another boss in the US version to avoid controversy in the 90s, but now the Japanese version cut the level entirely. This is a shame because one of the reasons to flaunt the Japanese version was, in fact, it’s total lack of censorship and completeness. Not anymore.
@@creativecatproductions interesting. It definitely seems like they swung the opposite direction in terms of availability and once again went to the extreme but I'm still a bit baffled by no review units. Sega is in some big trouble if a few free promotional units breaks the bank.
That's surprising to hear about the censorship. I really liked how the first mini included the different versions of games depending on region and was hoping you'd have access to Bare Knuckle 3 on the US unit (it's clearly superior to Streets of Rage 3 in my opinion) but kind of doubt they'd include something like that if they're making cuts to the game.
The Evercade EXP comes out soon too so I've got a few products to keep my eye on. I still haven't bought the VS and I'm bouncing back and forth between the two. I strongly prefer console gaming but feel like a handheld would be a nice option especially if it also plays well on your tv and while I have most of the included Capcom games, they're still a really nice option that I wish I could get on the VS and I have a strong preference for the included games on the EXP over the VS.
Well, it’s been confirmed that all the Japanese (and even PAL) versions are included depending upon which language you select. So Bare Knuckle 3 is 95% on there….only in this slightly truncated form without 1/2 of that first level. I was initially very excited by this fact because Bare Knuckle 3 is soooo much better than Streets of Rage 3 and I love it, but now I’m less excited. A bit disappointed to be honest.
Yeah between those Capcom games and the Irem Collection the EXP has a really great game lineup. The best in the evercades history. I’m toying around with the idea of getting my son an Evercade EXP for Christmas because he likes Capcom games as much as me and it looks like a really nice device.
Such a great video! I watched the whole video, plus all of the ads to give your diorama house the purchase upgrade for a microscopic minuaturized skateboard (to use outside only).
Seriously though, great video:
1. I'm angry about VirtaRacing too. Why give us the worst version, when the possibility for the best version is easily and readily available?
2. I hope they include a few secret games, like they did with the TG16mini... maybe some unlockable arcade versions of these ports.
3. Is there a system seller game on this list? I really dont think there is. The first GenMini had CastlevaniaBloodlines, the SNESMini had Earthbound, the TG16mini had CastlevaniaRondo. What does the GenMini2 have as their system seller?
3. Still pining for US Snatcher, and KnucklesChaotic. It will never be....
4.Your kids should still get you the dracula skratebrord for Christmas, for being a really awesome "dudedad." As Dr. Brule would say, "Skratebrords aren't just for hunks, Charlie."
-Happy Autumn to you.
I was thinking of putting in a Victorian style gazebo on the front lawn of our photoshopped house. What do you think? Too much?
I really think they should have made use of the 32X library since the SEGA CD add-on was a feature here. It would have counter balanced the disappointing loss of Lunar and Snatcher. I definitely think they are including secret games, but it looks to me like they want to promote them? Im pretty sure that port of the original Space Harrier that SEGA showed off is meant to be a hidden game. I hope there’s more. M2 and SEGA really love doing that stuff.
For me there is a system seller game, but I didn’t take the time to emphasize it too much…..but I’d say Shining Force CD and Final Fight CD are sufficient to do it for me. I absolutely love the Shining Force series, especially on the Mega Drive. But Snatcher would have been the icing on the cake for sure!
I think they are definitely getting me that skateboard! That Brule quote is hilarious 🤣
Happy autumn! What a relief
Thanks for watching dude! 😎
It seems like you've already covered most there is about the Mini 2, how will you manage to make another video on it?
I’ll do a final review of the actual device once it arrives. I plan on going over it’s features and doing a deeper examination of a subset of noteworthy games that I’ve already selected. This is just my general impression and reaction to Sega’s final game list.
I think they should've included Popful Mail and the Lunar games in the American version.
I 100% agree! They were Sega cd essentials back then.
Thanks for watching dude! 😎
Snatcher as well
@@marktomlin5818 totally dude
Are you sure the cheat codes won’t be included in the Strike game? These rims typically have all the original
Codes in them still or did you need a game genie originally? Edit: in case you weren’t aware, viewpoint is a port of the Neo Geo game. It’s not the greatest port but worth playing.
I honestly don’t know much about viewpoint, but the codes I’m referring to were game genie. I hope there’s a way to cheat though because, like grand theft auto, exploring the levels was more fun than actually doing the missions
Should have added these sega cd games: lunar 1, lunar 2, snatcher, nhl 94 and nba jam.
Those working designs games definitely needed to be there for sure! Thanks for watching dude 😎
I'm still on the fence about the Genesis mini 2. It does such Popular Mail is not on the U.S. version of the SEGA Genesis mini 2. But if I'm being honest. I've always had mixed feelings about Working Design's translations. There's to many ass and fart jokes. There also very meme heavy. If you didn't grow up in the 80's &90's you may not understand half the references they're making. I,m not saying that's necessarily a bad thing. I just kinda feel like if you've played one Working Design translation JRPG, you've kinda played them all. Because of there style. I played literal fan translations of the same games and I enjoyed them much more. It was like playing a totally different game. Working Design had a tendency to changes the story to there liking. But I think a translator should always keep to the creator's vision. But that's just me. That being said, Popular Mail is a good Working Design's translation. It's a funny game that works with their style. What do think about Working Design's translations? Lastly I just wanted to say, I love your narration style and the voices you do. It really makes your videos come alive. Also l love that you don't scimp on research. I enjoy them immensely. Thank you.
I remember enjoying the working designs touch as a kid but I concede they took it too far in a few (many) places 😂
I also like old cheesy anime dubs too, so I’m a heretic when it comes to this stuff.
Thank you very much for your kind words and for watching our videos dude! 😎
I really wanted Soul Star and Mickey Mania, but I've still pre-ordered it!
Quack shot would have been awesome too!
Thanks for watching dude 😎
The Ecco games and 3D Blast are both great, I don’t care what anybody says.
Ecco was a brilliant idea executed just a little too sloppily. It really could have been one of the best games of its generation though. Sonic 3D blast was, however, never going to be satisfying. Isometric games just sucked. Especially isometric games starring Sonic the Hedgehog, a character that’s supposed to go fast, but never can because of cluttered environments and horrible angles.
Thanks for watching dude! 😎
Lol, You pulling Sega up for 'misleading' information but indulge in some yourself.
Alien Soldier was released outside of Japan. It was released in Pal territories such as the UK and Europe.
Who knows what else you got wrong in the vid?
Alien Soldier was technically released in North America via the Sega channel. I apologize about implying it was never released in Europe or Brazil but I’m far less familiar with what it was like to play Sega games in those countries 30 years ago since, well, Im from West Texas….Im practically from Mexico myself.
Im sure I made at least one other mistake in this video and if you find it then I will gladly own up to it. We don’t claim to be infallible over here 😝
Thanks for watching dude! 😎
I will buy it because i want to play some games on it and if Sega makes a Sega Genesis mini 3, i want to give them ideas for some thing they can put on it, like make Sega Visions magazine available to read on it.
Read able magazines and other media is actually a great idea. I love that the new Cowabunga Collection actually includes old strategy guides. What a wonderful addition!
Thanks for watching dude 😎
Lets say you ended up with even a 40 thumbs up. 40 really great games for something like $2.50 a piece? I say that the system is most definitely worth the purchase, at that rate.
I really think it was worth in the end. I had only a couple serious caveats. My biggest problem is that they censored Bare Knuckle III, which I think it absolutely lamentable. But the quality of the product is very good and having Shining Force CD is just great.
@@creativecatproductions Yeah, I saw that they censored the first boss. As much as it sucks, it's kind like "Meh oh well, I guess." I wish that they wouldn't have censored anything though.
I mean…one can just mod them back in once people figure out how to do it
That’s true but it raises the questions as to why anyone would even bother in the first place? It’s like, totally possible to play all these games on a PC or computer you more than likely already have. All you’d need is a $30 controller.
I think people are into the total package, and how Sega and M2 have curated and chosen to present it, as an official product. Plus, anyone that might mod this more than likely has already done so with the original or a PSX mini.
It’s an interesting point though!
Thanks for watching dude 😎
Watched this the other day, I'm going through the library myself in Alphabetical order, just done with OutRun. I'm gonna disagree with you on some of them so far I agree with you when it comes to ClayFighter. I mean damn they could have given us Samurai Showdown on Sega CD instead or even Eternal Champions Challenge from the Darkside! It's £104.99 here. strangely it's free shipping for us in Europe with our Mega Drive Mini IIs. I mean I am getting one even though I modded the hell out of my original and play these games through it. It's out of respect for Sega and being a fan.
Yeah, clay fighter is so weak. I only think Sega went that route because interplay seems very quick to license any of their games. I would have loved mortal kombat or eternal champions CD. I’ve seen your series on the Mega Drive Mini 2 on Facebook! Great stuff dude, and thanks for watching 😎
Weird that Trailer has a Genesis Box art for Hellfire when no US version exists yet uses the European Megadrive one for Alien Soldier which was sold in Europe since i Still have my Xmas day copy of it. Sewer Shark is in here just becaise it was a Pack in with the System. They should of gone with the European Pack in games of Woldteams Sol feace(Sol deace on cart) Cobra Command and Road Avenger which both was ports of 80s arcade FMV games but are still fun and look good or Maybe Time Gal. All the Publisher of these titles are already on the Mini too. No Working Designs games means nothing for Europeans because barely 10% of their games ever made ever got sold in Europe and 0 of them was on Mega CD
I never knew about the European Mega CD pack ins! Sol Feace is a fun shooter. Im familiar with that game, as well as the FMV game Road Avenger. If Im not mistaken, Cobra Command is very similar to Road Avenger. Indeed those are much stronger pack in games than Sewer Shark. The Working Designs games, however, practically defined the SEGA CD in the US. Lunar and its sequel weren’t just popular RPG games but, for many, they were the primary reason for the SEGA CD altogether. I prefer the remake of Lunar that was made for the Saturn and PSX later on, but it was a lot of people’s #1 game at the time.
Thanks for watching dude! 😎
45 good classic games for $130 (Why don't you get free shipping with orders over $30?) I may have to get one of these.
I’d qualify that by saying 45 games that are “good enough for me”! Maybe like 35 are truly great. The shipping has something to do with the fact that the console is actually, somehow, being sold by Amazon Japan through the Amazon USA website. It’s basically a Japanese exclusive release, but they’ve found a way to give interested American parties the means to easily buy one….for a $30 fee!
At first, I had no interest in this. But the complete game list they dropped a few weeks ago really is surprisingly good and all of these unreleased and remade games are impressive. I mean, literally remaking Space Harrier 2 is such a ballsy thing to do. That’s so freaking amazing the more I think about it! 😆
@@creativecatproductions It's a Japanese
product, but you get the American Version of Sanic CD? That's weird.
Sega does this hoping to draw collectors. They release 3 different versions with 3 slightly different looks and game libraries: the Japanese mega drive, the European Le Mega Drivé, and the American Sega Genesis with cheese. Putatively this is to serve the people of each region their preferred games. But they damn well know that the omission and inclusion of certain games, and the different looks, are going to encourage people to try and catch them all! 😛
Eh both Lunars was really all I was interested in
To be sure, I’m with you. That was the single game I wanted most out this. Shining Force CD is a great alternative, however. I think if the Genesis games didn’t have as many surprises, like Herzog Zwei or Desert Strike or Fantasy Zone, then I would have skipped it. Overall I’m happy with it though. But this does make me wonder what Victor Ireland is thinking or planning on doing?
Thanks for watching dude! 😎
Also, I’m a huge fan of half in the bag and red letter media and I can’t help but notice your Jay Bauman avatar. Very nice!
Puyo Puyo looks exactly like Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine. I wouldn't know which is a reskin of the other though but still, that means once again not a new game, Sega!
Mean bean machine is a reskin of the original Puyo Puyo game for the mega drive! Puyo puyo 3 only came out on the Saturn and arcades. My daughter loves this series so she’s stoked!
Thanks for watching dude 😎
@@creativecatproductions Nah, They are both reskins of Kirby's Avalanche
😆 haha…..yes, Puyo Puyo got reskinned a few times. I don’t know why? I guess it was TOO Japanese or something. Western marketing teams always had a very hard time believing that US gamers could ever embrace overly Japanified characters or content, which is odd, when the console game industry was practically 100% a Japanese phenomenon anyway. Like, Im already playing a Nintendo, Im okay with the box art looking like a Manga or anime poster….it doesnt have to look like a Hollywood movie poster for me to be interested! Weebs just do what weebs do.
Thanks for watching dude! 😎
CCP?.. Soros?!.. I see what's going on here!! Don't think you can get past me!!
You’ve discovered our secret 😆
Thanks for watching dude! 😎
Way too pricey for my blood, especially with today’s economy. But at least the classics of Sega aren’t all bad. If that’s anything for modern SegaSammy. But I feel like I’ve said this many times where nostalgia and Yakuza is their only positive source of gaming income.
It is, in fact, WAY too pricey. But I think we are going to try and review it anyway. I think it needed more Sega CD games, badly.
I think you’re 100% right about Sega. Nostalgia is there biggest asset going forward. A similar fate has befallen capcom and Konami.
Thanks for watching dude! 😎
@@creativecatproductions I don’t know if they have a backup plan. As soon as the movie sonic magic runs out, where else for the hedgehog to go with bad games? I can’t see things improving with management’s still poor and their stocks keep on trickling downward.
Indeed!
@@creativecatproductions How do you feel Frontiers will preform? Will it be carried by the casuals?
I really think it depends on the quality of the final product. I think the project is too ambitious for Sonic Team, and I think the public generally seems disinterested or skeptical. review scores will have to be phenomenal to impress the public, and that is unlikely. My general impression is that Sega is about done with game development and may be transitioning into a nostalgia machine full time.
An open world sonic game just isn’t appealing to me.
But, I sincerely hope I’m wrong!
CCP of you get that skateboard and hurt yourself that ad revenue is not going to pay for a virtual house and medical bills. Hoping its the Mini 2.
That skateboard is so awesome though! 😝
I get hurt sometimes. I have a problem where I fall and keep aggravating the same old hip injury from years ago. I wear gear to protect myself but its inevitable that I’ll fall again. I started wearing hip pads and they seem to actually help a lot. I look ridiculous in my old age skating around in all those pads but its fun with my kids and I’d rather look lame than be stuck sitting at home with bruised muscles and a micro fracture.
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Ole Soros 🤣👍
He’s just a weird guy trying to help 😝
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Night Trap sucks... you're forgiving that crap game as usual... I'd trade votes for Super Locomotive, at least the latter has the special Japanese Sega arcade sauce...
As for Streets of Rage 3... that game wasn't a let down because of the music... it was a let down because of the heavy censorship and alterations that Sega of America's staff did back in the 90s...
The game as it is, is passable but if you play the actual Japanese Sega MegaDrive version or even the rom hacked to have English translation which exposes the dumb ass censorship and altering Sega of America's staff did to the Bare Knuckle series then you cannot claim to not be hooked more in either the Japanese original or English translation rom hack.
Finally as for RagnaCenty... oh wait "Crusader of Centy"... you credit that game as "made by NexTech"
Do you even know how many games were "made by NexTech" on Sega's MegaDrive and Sega Saturn? Even Dreamcast? Seriously?
NexTech "made the" Sega Saturn version of Resident Evil 1... then years later it was NexTech that "made the" Dreamcast Code Veronica game...
NexTech also made Gran Chaser on Sega Saturn (for SEGA) and they "made the" two Toshinden games AND the graphically complex 3d fighter named D-Xhird on Saturn for Takara.
NexTech worked very closely with Sega as well as those third party publishers to get Sega reprogrammed conversions of games from other platforms as well as do remakes like Gran Chaser.
Therefore there is more to the story behind why and who and how RagnaCenty was made and why that game was really a Sega IP, a Sega Enterprises Japan IP that your buddies at 1990s Sega of America staff refused to support, prioritize and promote as that game truly offered the North American Genesis owner with a worthy alternative to Zelda, if they never owned Nintendo and was a game that could have gotten a sequel on the MegaDrive and Genesis but never happened because 90s Sega of America's staff wanted you to big shit-ware like 32X...
Oh wait, a sequel was made by Sega Enterprises Japan money, named in Engrish "Linkle Liver Story" or rather Wrinkle River Story (the pronouncing of the R) for the Sega SATURN, a game released in 1996 with some of the most beautiful 2d graphics and we got a spiked bat to the head by your 90s Sega of America's staff.
Also Alien Soldier was released in Europe by Sega Europe... it definitely wasn't released in North America where Sega of America's staff wielded all authority as to what games would be approved for localization just like hoe GunStar Heroes almost never made it here and how GleyLancer also never made it here either... as well as Pulseman... aka games like Megaman the Wily Wars which never got rom cartridge releases because they were held hostage as exclusive Sega Channel experiences where YOU owned nothing... especially if you turned the system off.. lmaooo
Also all of those Ecco games suck, instead of prioritizing the Japanese to English translations of many MegaDrive exclusive games like Eliminate Down or even the Langrisser series... and the horrible practice of altering the names where even the Japanese titles had some thought put into them... hence Langrisser is actually a powerful ancient sword in that game where you are basically trying to get it or your enemy will...
Try playing Langrisser II as the English translation rom hack by fans on your SD card Cartridge and real Sega Genesis Model 1 High Definition Graphics hardware with the stereo cables and a CRT... you might either blow up like a volcano in Rage as to why the game wasn't translated or you'll end up loving it and gaining appreciation for Langrisser I aka Warsong which whoever renamed it came off like an asshole especially since many still famous NES games have complex names like Faxanadu, etc
Night Trap totally sucks, but it’s also one of the most important and simultaneously interesting SEGA CDs games ever made.
Streets of Rage 3 was a let down, at the time, personally, because the music was awful. An unbearable cacophony. The originals were inspired by American “house music” played at night clubs. Streets of Rage 3 seemed to be inspired by a dump trump falling off a cliff and into a very large pile of scrap metal. Maybe it was going for “industrial”? Most people weren’t aware of the censorship at the time, which was egregious. The Japanese version plays better. If I recall from last time SEGA included both the Japanese and US versions of these games. I’m going to bet that the Japanese version is selectable by making an adjustment on the menu screen. Possibly.
Crusader of Centy was, in fact, made my NexTech and yes indeed NexTech went on to make a lot of games for SEGA as a subsidiary. They were cut loose and fully independent around the time of the demise of the Dreamcast. I am aware of many of the games made by NexTech.
I think Crusader of Centy is a beautiful game with some interesting ideas, but its no Zelda. It lacks that level of polish or careful construction. They probably should have published it themselves but I don’t think it was going to convert a lot of people over to its cause on its own merits. It was a very late Genesis game, but there was a sequel of sorts for the SEGA Saturn called Linkle Liver Story, also by NexTech, and involved many of the same people. It was the last game by Yayoi Onda who wrote the story of both games, and is credited as a director on Crusader of Centy.
Alien Soldier was briefly released in the US as an exclusive game on the SEGA Channel, just like MegaMan the Wiley Wars. Im not a big fan of the latter. I’ll stick to the NES versions.
I agree. Ecco sucks!
I definitely have to check Langrisser II out! Thanks for watching dude 😎
I was buying GameFan magazine at the time that Bare Knuckle III had been previewed and anticipated... that magazine wasn't always so consistent in quality but iirc they were one of the first who started blowing the whistle (not sure if EGM did so too) on SoR3 being lackluster and censored and not just for that one character but for the story structure and script being turned into a mess as well as screwing around with the level structure. I purchased SoR3 when it first came out as I was barely starting to import which itself wasn't that easy to get oriented and one of the things that sucked about it was if you wanted to get a particular game released in 1990 to 1992 (in 94) most places might not or maybe mightve had it... at the time I was still sipping the Sega of America 90s staff kool-aid because for the most we didn't have much alternative other than. Go full import but a lot of the actions, how they altered the names of game titles and censored them never added up considering the content they allowed in Eternal Champions and Eternal Champions CD, games they paid off the usual suspects to present as must buys when they were just sub par mediocre.
Although I didn't get into too much of Night Trap, that was a VHS game that Sega of America's staff were fully hyping to the point that the other game you mentioned uses the old tag lines of "Hollywood film like production" and the crazy interviews where they actually made it seem like the live action FMV games were "making Sega more like the movie industry or Hollywood" or something that just didn't really make sense, in the most logical sense when it came to video games... also apart from Night Trap (which was possible as a VHS game that supposedly never got released or barely by that toy company, remember those?) It wad also Lethal Enforcers by Konami which did actually resemble an actual videogame even though it was a light gun shooting gallery but those two were the highlights of the 93 congress hearings which gave the SegaCD a mad image with gamers plus Sega of America's staff marketing... I recall I had to dig up previews and information for when Final Fight CD and Snatcher released to get them but there wasn't anything equal to the hype focus SoA spent on those live action FMV games...
Popful Mail is another Sega Enterprises Japan funded game which I feel WD only got (along with Lunar and other JRPGs) because SoA just wad not bothering to other than what seems like first party Shining and PS series... obviously you know, you lived it too so you know how lackluster it was to get information on Sega games due to the different gamer magazines and SoA not bothering to build up their official Sega Visions to match Nintendo Power Magazine which was hyping Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy since at least the 1989 issues or their second year when they funded it into monthly subscription basis where we are always told how Sega Genesis was being so profitable and making money but none of that money was going to the official Sega magazine at all maybe SoA was too busy paying off EGM while GameFan was newer so they could make some direct Japan to U.S.A. comparisons which they kept doing especially in 1996 where SoA was like a broken record.
RagnaCenty just like Golden Axe Warrior just like errm the two NEC PC-Engine/TG16 Zelda genre action JRPGs (which iirc Square copied and probably Enix too) needed to exist and didn't have to "be Zelda"
Zelda by 94 gets most of it's hype from the NES game ONLY... Zelda II initially put off fans even though it wad still a good game and despite how pretty it was, Super Nintendo Zelda was pretty much ruined by that cheat sheet NoA put in the game... even though they relied on Nintendo Power Magazine, their phone tips line lmao, and selling strategy guide books directly... which we or most of us purchased due to the additional lore, artwork and for revisiting the game after honestly beating it... hence you claim Crusader Centy "wasn't a Zelda" it sure didn't have to be. It had to be RagnaCenty, a game funded by Sega Enterprises Japan with actual Sega staff and NexTech (because obviously the game was part of a RPG project war in Japan to at least save face and not lose out to all the JRPGs on SFC...) point being a game like that, especially after TG16 got two "Zelda clones" definitely sticks out as a memorable experience... it has it's own story, doesn't try to copy Zelda's save a princess story and when properly played on the pre-Kalinske Genesis with YM2612 and stereo cables... the game really sticks out as a must buy for back then being 1st party, NexTech wasn't an alien 3rd party company and technically speaking even the self published in Japan GameArts games should have been priorities for SoA instead of live action FMV games, their own shovelware Ecco/Chakkan/EternalChumps, etc
Alien Soldier and Megaman being on Sega Channel DO NOT COUNT, they NEVER did because we were waiting for the rom cartridge release... now sure code wise the game was sloppy... but it makes you wonder WHO was truly requesting that Megaman be ported to the MegaDrive, the Japanese or SoA? Then when they (as usual a pattern behind the scenes) got the game to be rushed out, they instead held it exclusive to Sega Channel where you could not own it even if it was more awful than Eternal Champions which it wasn't because Megaman The Wily Wars was at least a far superior gaming experience to Ecco/Chakkan/EChumps combined...
Alien Soldier not being released is no different from GunStar Heroes being originally rejected by SoA and only ONE guy with a background in making ports realized it needed to be localized before he eventually left by the end of 94 which speaks volumes of how awful Sega of America's 90s management staff were... and how softball Sega Enterprises Japan were in not checking them and firing all the heads the moment they started deviation.
As such Centy was published by Atlus which was ok but not the same as SoA pushing it like they did their own games... when doing hindsight research you may discover that the problems were indeed being created by the 90s Sega of America leadership and decision makers even before the 32X "appeared" lol
It was still horrible that Pulseman never got translated but hey SoA also put it on Sega Channel too just like a conspiracy...
Nintendo of America had been funding their hype into their magazine where they created fanbases for Dragon Quest/Warrior, Final Fantasy and many others...
Even the first Zelda TV commercial ever pulls out a Nintendo FanClub Newsletter and the first issue of NPM featured some maps for Zelda 1 even though they sold a strategy guide for it separately... stuff like that built the Zelda fandom not just the game itself... a severe case of lacking when we come to how Sega of America's 90s staff (specifically the entire 90s decade staff) just utterly destroyed and ruined the fanbase... no matter how cool it might have seemed that EGM and GameFan and GamePro mentioned or highlighted those games... even The dedicated Sega MegaDrive magazines in the U.K. did a better job despite the PAL region getting LESS officially released games and years later console launch due to PAL/SECAM technology
I hope you enjoy the fan translated English Langrisser II, I personally loved it so much I got a repro cart for it and other games that never got translated or officially released including GleyLancer and Eliminate Down and Bare Knuckle III among others... as nice as a SD card cartridge is, a high quality repro unless you have the real game is worth it.
Btw RagnaCenty combines two words and I don't believe it's hard to pronounce in English just like Langrisser and even Bare Knuckle... iirc Nintendo Power Magazine was hyping a small band that had a song called Knuckle scoring or something about playing NES... originally Genesis was aimed at older ages, not the Nintendo ages even though technically Nintendo aimed at all ages but due to their no blood and violence, they got the reputation for censorship even though Sega of America 90s staff (remember all this talk revolves about the 90s because subsidiary branches like NEC America, Nintendo of America and Sega of America had Final say on how the buyer would eventually see the respective platforms, not just "this system is awesome and games" magic... bad marketing and focusing on hyping bad games and bad practices is what really happened.
I know you feel that way about Megaman but I recall waiting and even GameFan printed an article where they were also waiting for the English release only to hear crickets... much like what happened to King of Fighters 95 during 96 and all the SNK 1MB RAM Cartridge games and later the Capcom 4MB RAM Cartridge games for Sega Saturn... it was never a "Saturn sucked and failed" but SoA pulling the rug and the plug.
I remember Gam Fan well! And I have a lot of nostalgia for it and it’s editors. Yeah, Sega of America really had issues with pushing very mediocre IPs as if they were great games. I can’t help but think they just didn’t know better. Marketers believe they can sell anything regardless of the product and most of Kalinske’s team had that industry as background.
You make a lot of great points. Thank you very much for the thoughtful comment. I do count Alien Soldier as a technical US release, but agree that it should have gotten a cartridge. It’s a great game.
Hey cool! You’re a fan of Soros too!! I think we can be friends. ;)
Thanks for watching dude! 😎
Soros just wants to help! I’m not sure who, but I’d rather he not 😝
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You've just confused him with Rupert Murdoch, the friendly billionaire responsible for 10 year olds being forced to give birth to their rapists' child.
It builds character or something.
Good thing your videogame opinions are nowhere near as awful as your second hand opinions on American politics. You'd be selling us Konami NFTs.
I know that you’re just stating the obvious, but who in the heck is Rupert Murdoch?
I’m not much of a fan of people who claim omniscience or attempt to affect the world on a global scale. Experience has taught me not to trust such people, regardless of where they’re from or what they claim they can do for me and my family.
Recognizing that we are all foolish, we are all near sighted, and that none of us really has all the answers….including ourselves….is true wisdom. Thus, to me, nothing is obvious, and everything is up for a good laugh. Losing sight of that, to actually believe in your own joyless self righteousness, is the beginning of violence, tyranny, and authentic injustice.
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Just another random dick, I'd imagine.
The folks hallucinating George Soros mind control seem to love throwing money at them, so I'm sure he'll do just as well for himself as little Rupert did. Especially if he calls gay parents "child predators" whenever the Southern Baptist church has another molestation scandal.
Or pretends that it's okay to steal classified documents while kissing the ass of every dictator on the planet.
But hey, it's okay. You have the right to play. You delight in acting in bad faith.
Nobody expects your words to have any meaning.