One of my favourite action games with a killer soundtrack, especially level 1 and the base music. (Still have it on my playlist in the car) Hence my avatar for the last 20+ years.
Crusader definitely has rocking (and memorable) tunes. I never had the soundtrack to both games downloaded until I did this video, but they'll never leave my SSD and backup drives.
The weird weapon types (especially in the sequel), death animations, the mechs, the music, and of course fantastic graphics for the time..... This game was absolutely amazing. Got it as a random buy back in the day. So glad I did. I still absolutely love the music.
I still think the graphics hold up pretty well. The music begs to be on peoples' repeat, very memorable. They don't make good video game music much anymore.
My dad was obsessed with this game back when I was a kid. I watched him play thru the entire game. I've only played it briefly myself, but I need to play thru it and it's sequel here sometime soon. Fantastic video. Really enjoyed it. Especially seeing that old Gravis Gamepad!!
Awesome to hear from more Crusader and Suikoden fans. I really thought I had my Gravis gamepad somewhere, but I guess I misplaced it from moving over the years. 🤷♂️
Very influential game for young me. I'm pretty sure it contributed to my love of cyberpunk, synthwave and my general distrust of government and corporations.
I remember doing Crusader: No Remorse/No Regret and Gender Wars at the same time. That was good and fresh games between my usual RPGs play (Terranigma, Lufia II, Suikoden, Wild Arms, Final Fantasy VII, Shining Force 2, etc.) ... good old memory. Games release date in my country were weird ... ;) Merci.
I played that game as well, it was much fun and i loved it. I've hacked the game multiple times, for infinite life/ammo/whatever until I've come to a point, where I've understood how Crusader works. I tried to create a new mission/level for the game, but "unfortunately" Quake1 was released and I got carried away quickly.
@@Pythoner I don't know. I like the blood splatter and the transparent walls of the console versions but not being able to scroll the view or slow step forward or needing two buttons for most action made it unplayable for me. I guess if I got the PSX version first I might like it better even if it runs at half the resolution of the SVGA version.
I bought this a year or so after it came out for the PC. It was good but my machine, a 486/SX 66MHz with 20Mb RAM, just couldn't handle it. I got it for the PS1 on sale and played that version. While that port lost the FMVs it did offer a control scheme with controller that made the game a LOT more playable. I beat it over 3 or 4 days in college. I totally recommend finding the FMVs online and watching them but playing the PS1 port for the easier controls.
I think I got this game for a birthday when I was 8 or something. Big awesome cardboard box with art and pictures all over it. PC games were so cool back then. Did you play Ultima 8: Pagan? Same engine and movement generally. Game had a very unique atmosphere. These videos are good by the way. Getting a Civvie vibe in a good way, attention to detail for example, I played the hell out of these games and can see you have too.
Absolutely. I misplaced the smaller CD boxed version over the years, but managed to snag another one awhile ago (leaving with me with 2 Pagan discs). I'd love to do a Pagan retrospective eventually.
I used to see ads for this game in Hyper magazine all the time and man I just wanted it so bad. It must have been the most effective advertising ever haha. Unfortunately we were too pov to afford a playstation.
I remember back in the day I could not run this game properly on my PC, It always crashed very early after about 30 minutes in. It got me so frustrated as a kid because I wanted to play this badly, it was so cool and advanced for its time. I should pick this one up now I finally am able to run it.
That song that plays when you refer to the OST reminded me of another acidy 90s game OST, the music from SCORCHER, where you race around in hover bikes surrounded by globes of green lasers.
Just looked it up. OST sounds great, I probably would've gotten into this one back in the day. Actually never heard of it. Looks like they have a Sega Saturn version too.
PC Gaming had voice acting quite early :-). I mean 1992 already had games with voice acting, Dune 2 intro was voice acted. Plus 1993 we had 7th Guest, only the consoles were behind the times :-P
Biggest annoyance is the clunky controls or movement to be exact. Area limits are quite small and character behaves quite "jittery" when collidinh, but it's something player will adapt to during gameplay. Also numpad controls are imo by far the best choice to get easy rolling and strafing. Soundtrack is awesome (surprisingly varied too). One of the most memorable levels is that office. People screaming in fire, pumping soundtrack and really nice glass shattering effects have stuck on me. Should try that ScummVM support how it playes. Been thinking about it for months now. Also that difficulty, definitely pick mama's boy and nobody should try that hardest one. It's I think the hardest I've ever experienced in any game. Highly recommended and fairly little known gem.
Is that mofo playing Weasel the actor for Littlefinger in Game of Thrones?! Edit: sadly it is not, I found the original game credits on mobygames and it listed all the actors
I never play this game. I played its sequel Crusader no regret. This was my first PC game. It came as a bonus for buying Creative cd-rom. So, Crusader game has always a special place in my memory. Unfortunately, that game was too difficult for me. Adding that with keyboard only control. So that game was difficult both in gameplay and control. I had to use cheat to play it. For memory sake, I love to play a reboot of this franchise if it has a gameplay and control like The Ascent.
No Regret was my first game too. I later played No Remorse on PS1 as a kid. And yeah I remember both games being very difficult, I used cheats in both, or at least No Regret. Still had a lot of fun though.
I've been hearing the numpad is better. I'm not sure if I tried it (if I did it was a second or two). I got used to these controls and didn't feel like switching over I guess.
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I'm always surprised to find random videos that link to my own videos. Keep up the good work!
Hey this is a surprise for me as well. Thanks for the encouraging words, I appreciate it. I'm glad to see Crusader fans pop in here. ✌️
One of my favourite action games with a killer soundtrack, especially level 1 and the base music. (Still have it on my playlist in the car) Hence my avatar for the last 20+ years.
Crusader definitely has rocking (and memorable) tunes. I never had the soundtrack to both games downloaded until I did this video, but they'll never leave my SSD and backup drives.
The FMV Era was amazing
It really was.
That music theme almost brings a tear to my eye.
The weird weapon types (especially in the sequel), death animations, the mechs, the music, and of course fantastic graphics for the time..... This game was absolutely amazing. Got it as a random buy back in the day. So glad I did. I still absolutely love the music.
I still think the graphics hold up pretty well. The music begs to be on peoples' repeat, very memorable. They don't make good video game music much anymore.
My dad was obsessed with this game back when I was a kid. I watched him play thru the entire game.
I've only played it briefly myself, but I need to play thru it and it's sequel here sometime soon.
Fantastic video. Really enjoyed it. Especially seeing that old Gravis Gamepad!!
Awesome to hear from more Crusader and Suikoden fans. I really thought I had my Gravis gamepad somewhere, but I guess I misplaced it from moving over the years. 🤷♂️
"World Economic Consortium."
Okay, games, stop predicting the future, it's getting bad.
Very influential game for young me. I'm pretty sure it contributed to my love of cyberpunk, synthwave and my general distrust of government and corporations.
I remember doing Crusader: No Remorse/No Regret and Gender Wars at the same time. That was good and fresh games between my usual RPGs play (Terranigma, Lufia II, Suikoden, Wild Arms, Final Fantasy VII, Shining Force 2, etc.) ... good old memory.
Games release date in my country were weird ... ;)
Merci.
Those are all good games, and you're welcome. 💀
This game was a masterpiece.
I played that game as well, it was much fun and i loved it. I've hacked the game multiple times, for infinite life/ammo/whatever until I've come to a point, where I've understood how Crusader works. I tried to create a new mission/level for the game, but "unfortunately" Quake1 was released and I got carried away quickly.
The controls become a lot more intuitive once you use the numpad like the manual suggests. I actually kinda like them.
Yeah, the numpad is the way to go.
or once you figured out the PS1 version's controls are a mile better than the PC confused mess
@@Pythoner I don't know. I like the blood splatter and the transparent walls of the console versions but not being able to scroll the view or slow step forward or needing two buttons for most action made it unplayable for me.
I guess if I got the PSX version first I might like it better even if it runs at half the resolution of the SVGA version.
This is Tony Zurovec's game. He now works at CIG with Chris Roberts on Star Citizen. One of the planets in Star Citizen is called Crusader.
I remember being blown away by this when it came out. Cheers for the nostalgia ✌️
Love this game. I miss the 90's...the FMV videos etc. Special times
Spider Bombs 11/10
Looked past this one back in the day - shame on me.
If you like these kind of game, Project Overkill is right up your alley.
Just looked it up. Another game I can see myself playing definitely. I heard the name but never saw gameplay.
0:48 Put down your weapon. You have 30 seconds to comply.
I think you better do what he says.
Loved this game. Still got it, holds a special place in my heart.
I bought this a year or so after it came out for the PC. It was good but my machine, a 486/SX 66MHz with 20Mb RAM, just couldn't handle it. I got it for the PS1 on sale and played that version. While that port lost the FMVs it did offer a control scheme with controller that made the game a LOT more playable. I beat it over 3 or 4 days in college. I totally recommend finding the FMVs online and watching them but playing the PS1 port for the easier controls.
Jeez. I had both of these back in the day! Such good games!
Another game from my teens I’d say it holds up well considering some of the games of that year
I think I got this game for a birthday when I was 8 or something. Big awesome cardboard box with art and pictures all over it. PC games were so cool back then. Did you play Ultima 8: Pagan? Same engine and movement generally. Game had a very unique atmosphere.
These videos are good by the way. Getting a Civvie vibe in a good way, attention to detail for example, I played the hell out of these games and can see you have too.
Absolutely. I misplaced the smaller CD boxed version over the years, but managed to snag another one awhile ago (leaving with me with 2 Pagan discs). I'd love to do a Pagan retrospective eventually.
I played Crusader on Loose Cannon right up to the infamous neurotoxin tank bug that I only learned years later had a patch available.
Actually never knew about that. I first played this on the PS1.
I used to see ads for this game in Hyper magazine all the time and man I just wanted it so bad. It must have been the most effective advertising ever haha. Unfortunately we were too pov to afford a playstation.
Congrats the algorithm has blessed you this was in recommended
I noticed it was getting recommended more which is surprising, but a few more eyes on Crusader is always a good thing. 👌
I remember back in the day I could not run this game properly on my PC, It always crashed very early after about 30 minutes in. It got me so frustrated as a kid because I wanted to play this badly, it was so cool and advanced for its time. I should pick this one up now I finally am able to run it.
Nice work, good channel so far. Earned a subscribe.
Appreciate the support. Welcome aboard. 👍
I wish ther would be a remake of that game!
Would love a remake or even remaster of both games.
That song that plays when you refer to the OST reminded me of another acidy 90s game OST, the music from SCORCHER, where you race around in hover bikes surrounded by globes of green lasers.
Just looked it up. OST sounds great, I probably would've gotten into this one back in the day. Actually never heard of it. Looks like they have a Sega Saturn version too.
Absolutely LOVED this game!!
4:53 Always thought this game's sprite gore influenced Fallout's.
Been playing Fallout recently and I was thinking the same when I saw an NPC melt away with an energy weapon.
This game was one of my favorite games for ps1. 😮❤
I actually played it on PS1 first back in the day, but my first Crusader was No Regret on PC. Basically played backwards there.
Got both games complete in box, two of the best games ever made haha
Just a comment to support you. Keep making videos. Crusader is a great game!
I appreciate it. I don't feel like the videos are any good yet, but I plan on continuing and seeing where it goes. Thanks for the support.
nice video!
Cheers. Thanks man.
Great vid, keep up the good work!
PC Gaming had voice acting quite early :-). I mean 1992 already had games with voice acting, Dune 2 intro was voice acted. Plus 1993 we had 7th Guest, only the consoles were behind the times :-P
Another great video.
Loved this game. Was a shame that the series ended on a cliff hanger. Feels like they had more games planned.
It was. Would've loved to see the conclusion to these epic games.
2:20 And Iolo, and Dupre, and Shamino...
Gee. I still have an original PC version somewhere here.
omg that song....what is it...Dimension 2012? brings back the memories
That's the one. That track immediately brings up a picture in my head of the first level.
Biggest annoyance is the clunky controls or movement to be exact. Area limits are quite small and character behaves quite "jittery" when collidinh, but it's something player will adapt to during gameplay. Also numpad controls are imo by far the best choice to get easy rolling and strafing. Soundtrack is awesome (surprisingly varied too). One of the most memorable levels is that office. People screaming in fire, pumping soundtrack and really nice glass shattering effects have stuck on me. Should try that ScummVM support how it playes. Been thinking about it for months now. Also that difficulty, definitely pick mama's boy and nobody should try that hardest one. It's I think the hardest I've ever experienced in any game. Highly recommended and fairly little known gem.
I found Weekend Warrior to be ok. Loose Cannon and No Remorse are ridiculous. One day I'll try them.
I set up keyboard controls on my logitech f310 software, and the game is amazing
Don't enjoy the music too much because DANCING IS FORBIDDEN!
Shake would approve of this post probably.
I used to burn up the npcs lol.
They carry credits so you may as well, as long as you don't burn them.
Is that mofo playing Weasel the actor for Littlefinger in Game of Thrones?! Edit: sadly it is not, I found the original game credits on mobygames and it listed all the actors
He does look similar either way. 💀
I never play this game. I played its sequel Crusader no regret. This was my first PC game. It came as a bonus for buying Creative cd-rom. So, Crusader game has always a special place in my memory. Unfortunately, that game was too difficult for me. Adding that with keyboard only control. So that game was difficult both in gameplay and control. I had to use cheat to play it.
For memory sake, I love to play a reboot of this franchise if it has a gameplay and control like The Ascent.
No Regret was my first game too. I later played No Remorse on PS1 as a kid. And yeah I remember both games being very difficult, I used cheats in both, or at least No Regret. Still had a lot of fun though.
Aren't the civilians the members of the consortium?
DUDE why is this not turn-based?? Immediate classic if it was!
A turn-based Crusader game would be neat.
Do you have total mania/total mayhem. 6 robots with 20 level....
I dont like the controls you use. I prefer the numpad with my left hand, right hand on the mouse. I find it is much easier.
I've been hearing the numpad is better. I'm not sure if I tried it (if I did it was a second or two). I got used to these controls and didn't feel like switching over I guess.
Please buy a pop filter!
Great game