:cry: Don't despair, they will eventually arrive. I did finally get mine about a month ago. I was on top of it too. Doesn't feel good to throw hundreds of dollars at stuff like this with the idea that nothing may materialize.
I loved this game and used to play it on my Atari 5200. This version looks so much better. A shame this game never got a re-release on modern consoles or PC. Thanks for the review.
Before commenting I had to check the NES version that I didn't know of and the one I play with a while ago , the colecovision version. Graphics wise the 7800 version is slightly superior to the NES version , a bit more refine, and much superior to the colecovision version, in my memories the colecovision version was a near perfect port graphically wise but it was not the case, so for now this version is the best out there for the retro console, but I heard and saw that Opcode is making a new popeye version for the colecovision, after I saw a screenshot , I think Ed Mello will make a run for his money to this version, we will have to wait and see, thanks for the review and creative intro Mike !
I am anxious to see Opcode's SGM version. It will definitely be arcade perfect in gameplay. The artwork will be as close as the CV can get. When I created Popeye, I was going for more of a feel. I was trying to recreate the things that stood out in my mind from the arcade. I didn't study it exactly. At the time, I didn't think the 7800 could even do everything the current version does. Since it was my first game, I sometimes think of how differently I might do it now. However, I appreciate that it is its own experience, just like the 5200 version I grew up with is a unique experience. Likewise, the original ColecoVision version and NES version are unique experiences, different from the arcade. I am thankful that many seem to think the 7800 port is a good unique experience.
Well, the video's b&w Popeye Feature style intro is unexpected and awesome. I haven't received my copy yet but I know the game well enough to see what a great port it is.
Awesome intro as always and great review !!!! Yes , this is the very best home port of Popeye to date . Anyone claiming that the NES port is better obviously hasn't played this one yet .
When you switched from black-and-white to color all I could think was you must’ve flicked the dial switch on your 2600 from black-and-white to color! Great review of this great game!
Originally, Nintendo wanted Donkey Kong to be a Popeye game but they couldn't get the license if I recall correctly. Who knows what would have happened!
Good video! And review of this game! This is one that I wanted to order from AtariAge, but I was not able to get out another order to them! Sure wished I would have! I liked your intro to this review too! Maybe, this game will be re-released someday, I know, I would buy a copy of it!
Popeye… I played Popeye for every system I could find in the 80’s. NES. Commodore 64. Other versions I can’t remember right now. It’s the definition of a classic video game. It is probably the first video game that I was decent at playing early.Eating spinach/hitting and knocking out Brutus/Bluto is a matter of timing and reflexes. I would LOVE to be able to play the version of the game you reviewed. As a child, that rendition was the franchise’s holy grail. Even NES itself didn’t offer gameplay like that. I think the closest I could approach that at the time (didn’t even know about the Atari 7800, unfortunately) was Commodore 64, and that was a very mediocre substitute. The thing I do remember clearly about the Commodore 64 version of the game is that when the barrel falls on Brutus/Bluto’s head, it stayed there and kept him incapacitated until Popeye could finish the game level.
A long history with Popeye! I've always liked the game, but this version is really something else. Stay tuned to the channel, 'cause I've heard it's going to get a re-release! When it's announced I'll let people know! 😁
@@mikesgaminggala cool!! I’m subscribed to you. I would love for Nintendo to release a version of the game which captures the arcade experience for the Nintendo Switch. It would seem to be a natural fit.
I THINK this game officially calls Popeye’s enemy “Brutus.” I think “Bluto” is E.C. Segar’s name for the character but got renamed to “Brutus “ sometime in the a.a.p. Popeye series. I think the game uses the name “Brutus “ because the Robin Williams Popeye movie used the name “Bluto” and bombed.
@@nickperkins8477 , no, Bluto and Brutus are two different people, though they are related. Brutus was used only in the short-lived Gene Deitch/William L. Snyder era of Popeye before the two of them made their longer lived stint on the Tom and Jerry series before Chuck Jones and Abe Levitow ended that classic series, and no other Popeye series existed afterwards until the two series that had happened in the 1970s and 1980s. This video game decided to go with that era of Popeye, instead of being more consistent with the Bluto archenemy eras of the franchise.
That intro was very impressive. The buzzards name is Bernard not dick lol. I think this version is better than the NES version. This game is based on the 1960s cartoon series so it’s Brutus in this game. The last time I checked eBay, a copy sold for $700.00. I’m glad I was able to get one when it came out well before the last chance sale.
Check out our interview with Darryl, here! ruclips.net/user/liveL8xiyfKzJp8?si=d5uxrjh5OdP9Zprt
Popeye is such a classic! Great video, Mike!
It really is! Thanks! 😁
This is a very professional review, thank you! I love the intro!!! You put a lot of work into that.
Thank you! Only the best for my member picked games! 😁
Let me go play my copy... Oh, wait, I'm still waiting for it from the Last chance sale from over a year ago :(
That's absolutely ridiculous that they aren't all delivered yet. 🤦♂️
Same.
:cry: Don't despair, they will eventually arrive. I did finally get mine about a month ago. I was on top of it too. Doesn't feel good to throw hundreds of dollars at stuff like this with the idea that nothing may materialize.
@@labnine3362 opcode just announced they are publishing Popeyes and should ship in March of 2025. The question is, will opcode deliver before AA?
I loved this game and used to play it on my Atari 5200. This version looks so much better. A shame this game never got a re-release on modern consoles or PC. Thanks for the review.
This really is an awesome version! I'd love to see a modern remaster! 👍
Your video intros are elite.
Thank you! I try 😁
@@MrDuneedon Top Shelf, For Real!
Before commenting I had to check the NES version that I didn't know of and the one I play with a while ago , the colecovision version. Graphics wise the 7800 version is slightly superior to the NES version , a bit more refine, and much superior to the colecovision version, in my memories the colecovision version was a near perfect port graphically wise but it was not the case, so for now this version is the best out there for the retro console, but I heard and saw that Opcode is making a new popeye version for the colecovision, after I saw a screenshot , I think Ed Mello will make a run for his money to this version, we will have to wait and see, thanks for the review and creative intro Mike !
I am anxious to see Opcode's SGM version. It will definitely be arcade perfect in gameplay. The artwork will be as close as the CV can get. When I created Popeye, I was going for more of a feel. I was trying to recreate the things that stood out in my mind from the arcade. I didn't study it exactly. At the time, I didn't think the 7800 could even do everything the current version does. Since it was my first game, I sometimes think of how differently I might do it now. However, I appreciate that it is its own experience, just like the 5200 version I grew up with is a unique experience. Likewise, the original ColecoVision version and NES version are unique experiences, different from the arcade. I am thankful that many seem to think the 7800 port is a good unique experience.
Well, the video's b&w Popeye Feature style intro is unexpected and awesome. I haven't received my copy yet but I know the game well enough to see what a great port it is.
Thanks! Yes, it truly is an awesome port. 😁👍
Awesome intro as always and great review !!!! Yes , this is the very best home port of Popeye to date . Anyone claiming that the NES port is better obviously hasn't played this one yet .
Thanks! Coming from the "King of Popeye" himself, that's an honour! 😁
Thanks for the review Mike. It was well done. I got pulled away after I watched it, and forgot to come back to say hi.
Appreciate you watching! Thank you! It really is a wonderful port!
Good ole Popeye advocating peaceful healthy plant based nosh, a pixilated pioneer haha. Looks fun great review Mike.🌱💪🕹🍀
Indeed! Eat 'yer spinach! 😁🥬
Not a big fan of Popeye,however more of a fan of the NES version
Fair! I like that Darryl added back elements that were missing from the NES version. 🙂
When you switched from black-and-white to color all I could think was you must’ve flicked the dial switch on your 2600 from black-and-white to color! Great review of this great game!
Doesn't everyone have one of those switches on their cameras? 😉😆🤣
Don't forget your spinach awesome video
Thank you!
You know, in an alternate universe, Nintendo would have had Popeye be their mascot.
Originally, Nintendo wanted Donkey Kong to be a Popeye game but they couldn't get the license if I recall correctly. Who knows what would have happened!
I've ordered the Atari 7800+. Too bad I won't be able to get this game. It looks fun.
Check out my most recent video on it, Opcode is re-releasing this in 2025!
Retro Bliss Would've Been a Great 'Wimpy'! That Pink was a Bad Idea! Popeye on NES is King To Me, This Looks Good But the Movement is Choppy, IMO!
Haha! He should have been! I have a lot of nostalgia for the NES version but I like that Darryl added stuff that was missing from that version. 🙂👍
Good video! And review of this game! This is one that I wanted to order from AtariAge, but I was not able to get out another order to them! Sure wished I would have! I liked your intro to this review too! Maybe, this game will be re-released someday, I know, I would buy a copy of it!
I've actually been contacted and told it will be getting a re-release! I'll make a video once it's announced!
Impressive and respectful-to-the-source-material intro
Thank you! I try 🙂👍
This looks great
It really is!
Popeye… I played Popeye for every system I could find in the 80’s. NES. Commodore 64. Other versions I can’t remember right now. It’s the definition of a classic video game. It is probably the first video game that I was decent at playing early.Eating spinach/hitting and knocking out Brutus/Bluto is a matter of timing and reflexes. I would LOVE to be able to play the version of the game you reviewed. As a child, that rendition was the franchise’s holy grail. Even NES itself didn’t offer gameplay like that. I think the closest I could approach that at the time (didn’t even know about the Atari 7800, unfortunately) was Commodore 64, and that was a very mediocre substitute. The thing I do remember clearly about the Commodore 64 version of the game is that when the barrel falls on Brutus/Bluto’s head, it stayed there and kept him incapacitated until Popeye could finish the game level.
A long history with Popeye! I've always liked the game, but this version is really something else. Stay tuned to the channel, 'cause I've heard it's going to get a re-release! When it's announced I'll let people know! 😁
@@mikesgaminggala cool!! I’m subscribed to you. I would love for Nintendo to release a version of the game which captures the arcade experience for the Nintendo Switch. It would seem to be a natural fit.
I THINK this game officially calls Popeye’s enemy “Brutus.” I think “Bluto” is E.C. Segar’s name for the character but got renamed to “Brutus “ sometime in the a.a.p. Popeye series. I think the game uses the name “Brutus “ because the Robin Williams Popeye movie used the name “Bluto” and bombed.
@@nickperkins8477 indeed, the manual says Brutus. But I like to keep my options open. 😆
@@nickperkins8477 , no, Bluto and Brutus are two different people, though they are related. Brutus was used only in the short-lived Gene Deitch/William L. Snyder era of Popeye before the two of them made their longer lived stint on the Tom and Jerry series before Chuck Jones and Abe Levitow ended that classic series, and no other Popeye series existed afterwards until the two series that had happened in the 1970s and 1980s. This video game decided to go with that era of Popeye, instead of being more consistent with the Bluto archenemy eras of the franchise.
Does it use an additional sound chip or just the 7800/2600 sound?
It uses the Yamaha chip, so if you're playing on the 7800+ you'll get the enhanced sound. Otherwise it'll just make use of the standard audio.
Ahh 7800 Popeye...the greatest homebrew...that nobody can buy.
I was contacted by a publisher telling me that this is going to get a re-release. When they announce I'll share it in a video!
@@mikesgaminggala Thanks so much. Greatly appreciated as this is a day 1 purchase for me.
Sigh. Someday I will get to play this.
I hope someone is able to pick it up and make copies available for a reasonable price again.
@mikesgaminggala No, I am just waiting for my Last Chance order still.
@@jeremiahthomas8140 that's absolutely ridiculous!!!
Too bad we can’t buy it
I was contacted by a publisher telling me that this is going to get a re-release. When they announce I'll share it in a video!
That intro was very impressive. The buzzards name is Bernard not dick lol. I think this version is better than the NES version. This game is based on the 1960s cartoon series so it’s Brutus in this game. The last time I checked eBay, a copy sold for $700.00. I’m glad I was able to get one when it came out well before the last chance sale.
Bernard, eh? Pretty sure the surname is Dick. 😆🤣
It's silly what this goes for on ebay these days!