7:48 - Special Programming Announcement: New episodes of Friday Night Arcade will be posted every *other* Friday at 6AM CT for the foreseeable future instead of every Friday. In the interests of transparency, a full and honest explanation of this was made available to Patreons earlier in the week and you can check it out right here: www.patreon.com/posts/update-fna-28402532 I do sincerely apologize if this comes as a disappointment, but after weeks of mulling it over, this really does feel like the right move for myself and for the betterment of the channel going forward. Thank you for your understanding and as always, thanks for watching!
I LOVED THIS GAME as a kid!!! I've tried to talk about it and no one ever knows what I'm talking about 😂. Thank you so much for choosing this game!!! You're right, there was NOTHING like this when it came out. I always loved that first section in particular!
It had stealthy sneaking, sniping, close quarters shooting. Sure, it's embryonic as a shooter but that's ok. Imagine being a 6-year-old in 1988 sniping terrorists in the head.
this is literally one of the best (and most underrated) games ever released for the NES. This guy didn't appreciate it enough, I'd recommend it to anyone.
Just watching through your entire back catalogue and loving it. So nostalgic. Reminds me off simpler times when you could come home from school and just watch cartoons or play video games. Then do then same again at weekends. Totally understand having a lot on your plate. I work full time and now I'm freelancing in the evenings and weekends. Watching your videos while I work is the closest I've gotten to playing video games for the last month. Thanks for the great entertainment as usual.
I’m late to this channels party but I just gotta say, your videos take me back to a great place in my life. Growing up every Friday after school my mom would indulge me and we would pick up a different NES game (or handful) for me to play, then later on for the Genesis. Really enjoying these. Thanks!
Played this game extensively on the USS Flint, got me into a little trouble along the way. Good memories. Looking around at an old box, I just found the original manual for the game.
I played this growing up, and remember really enjoying it. Watching it, I continue to stand by my youthful disposition. Like you said, growing up and reading about this in Nintendo Power, it stood out for the reasons you mention. It's unique, and thus worth a look.
One of my favorite recent subs for old school games; no matter what you have to do, take care of yourself, and I'll watch every video that comes out when ever I get that alert. You rock.
I remember my parents bringing this home when the picked it up for $10 at Toys R Us. At first we had trouble figuring it out but got into it quite a bit. Unfortunately, as you said, it’s short and all the missions are the same. However, had it had more missions, and scenarios it could have been great! I still have nostalgia for it though! Thanks for bringing it up! I’m looking forward to seeing more!
On a more personal note, take your time, I really enjoy the minimalist approach in your show, show the game and talk about it in an informative way. Also the fact that you select these alternative games. Again take your time and I hope you have fun doing these epissdes as we do watching them, from a fan from Brazil.
I remember reading about this game in Nintendo Power and other gaming magazines back in the day long before I got a chance to play it, but I was glad I eventually did. I was only vaguely aware that it was a port of a PC version because I think Nintendo Power may have mentioned that fact(?), though this was confirmed in one of the other gaming magazines that featured the game when they accidentally used screenshots from the PC game instead of the NES version. I didn't pick this one up until many years later (1998 I believe), but I got it for like five bucks at a flea market. One of the things I loved about the first section is how the music is a little more subdued while your sniper is hiding but ramps up when they're out in the open, adding to the tension beautifully. Overall a well-made game that was challenging in all the right ways and a blast to play!
Terrific video as usual! I had come across this game occasionally at gaming stores but I didn't know much about it. Now I'm intrigued and will probably look to pick it up. I would agree, it seems to be way ahead of its time in a lot of ways. As for the every other Friday thing...IMO that's 100% ok and its really not our place to be upset about that. For the most part, you're producing a lot of great content that for the most part is free for people to view and enjoy. That process as you know, takes time and if you want it to be good...takes effort and attention to detail. A person who cares doesn't want to spend time producing crap just to get it posted; you want quality. And you certainly have done that. Thanks for all you've done thus far. If anything, it should make us savor your videos even more. Well done and I hope your life gets less hectic; just for your own stress.
I had a copy of this for the Atari ST, never knew there was a NES port until reading Pat Contri's NES book. Overall, I think it plays like a demo, with the same single mission and such a short gameplay window (an early speedrun title?), and I agree it doesn't have much replay value unless you're trying to beat your time. Definitely worth a rental, check the shelves at your local Blockbuster or Hollywood Video. ...and not to nitpick but I think the in-building segments are 3rd-person, not 1st-person, since you can see the back of your character's head and shoulders.
I did play this one as a kid. Did not fully understand it, but it was a unique play. One that sparked a curiosity more than anything else. Cheers, -J.O.
I could never get the hang of this one, but it is impressive; I've seen sniper sections in one of the Golgo 13 games, and first-person shooting in Lone Ranger (another great game with a ton of different modes that's worth checking out), but I've never seen anything like the stealth section in the beginning. The animation of jumping behind the bushes is impressively smooth!
My cousins gave up their collection of NES games so I played all 20 games and this was one of the games they had. I definitely played this just as much as Jordan VS Bird, Athletic World, and Track and Field
If you didnt shoot any of the green bushes by mistake you are an Elite Rescuer. I know I have killed my fair share of fiddle figs in this game! Great review of a game I had and loved as a kid and still love today. Its pick up and play nature has me beating it monthly just to kill 10 minutes. Plus all the music is amazing! Thanks for the great content!!
Yes, I had this game growing up. I'd randomly picked it up from a flea market vendor. I loved hunting for the most random NES stuff I could find for cheap, lol. This was before the internet, lol. Garage sales were the best. Anyway, I remember being surprised by the type of game it was, too. Nevertheless, it was the only game I had like it, and was so fun to play. At the time, the shortness of the game wasn't apparent to me, again because of its sheer uniquity. The only other game I recall comparing it to from my elclectic collection were a few segments from Golgo 13: The Mafat Conspiracy.
Never heard of this one, way cool. Love your vids man, keep it up! On a platform absolutely drowning in retro game videos, yours truly stand out and I look forward to them every time. Two weeks between vids will just make each upload that much more special. Thanks for keepin it real
Hey man, you’ve got our support! Your videos are extremely well done and entertaining as all heck. Every other Friday is fine 👍🏼 Looking forward to slightly bigger episodes!
Thanks, Trip. I try to frame the experience of these games from the eyes of a gamer in the appropriate era. Anyone can look at these games now and say, "gee... this game sucks." Or whatever. Sure by today's standards, that's probably true. But at the time, playing something like this (or at least the part inside the building) would have made my head explode.
I had this game for the NES growing up. The box art stood out to me when my parents and I were at Toys R Us, so I convinced them to get it for me. It was...ok. I remember being surprised by how it played, and I did have some fun with it, but overall I felt it was a bit boring. Maybe it was because I was a kid looking for an action game and just didn't respect what it was doing, IDK. I did stay with it though and I did complete the game. Overall I thought it was alright, but I just don't have the fondest memories of it.
Dude, your content is always enjoyable, so do whatever you want to to keep that quality high - it's always appreciated :) Love these videos! You have a great tone to your coverage, you have an eye for games that other YTbers seem to ignore/not know about/have covered; it's all good. Keep doing what you're doing, however you want to do it *thumbs up I've never heard of this (see!?) BUT I am reminded of the NES _Golgo 13_ a bit thanks to those sniper sequences. First off, what a weird license for an NES game - it wasn't until decades later that I learned Golgo 13 was one of those ultra-violent 80's anime (not QUITE like M.D. Geist or Angel Cop, but definitely from one of those companies who specialized in bringing that kind of thing over. Like Central Park Media or Manga Entertainment or Streamline Pictures, probably). But yeah, I didn't understand the concept AT ALL as a little kid - the concept of first person sniping, or mission objectives really, was baffling. I understood the "go to the right and punch people" part, but every time the sniper sequences came up, my Mom had to seek out & shoot the bad guys for me and my sister, lol. I'm sure this game would've utterly baffled "80's kid me" as well, but it's *absolutely* fascinating to look at something like this now as an adult and see how people even approached this concept on the NES. Maybe I should give Golgo 13 another try too :)
I didn’t own this game but my best friend did. Looking back at it now this game was WAY ahead of it’s time. Definitely ahead of it time and grossly underrated and under appreciated.
Seen your ad and glad I gave your channel a look! I used to rent this game quite a bit as a kid and could never fully grasp what the hell was going on lol. But I did enjoy it, especially when I would accidentally manage to make it to the part where you go into the building and get to shoot the bad guys. I'm gonna smash that sub button, I've been needing another good channel!
The original Rainbox Six. It's not easy to tell from this video but the room to room portion was actually very fast and worked well given the hardware.
This game really reminds me of Golgo 13. I remember this game coming out but I was a Sega Genesis owner by then and I was enthralled with the 16-bit generation. I bought very few 8-bit titles after 1989 (Genesis release). The last two Nes titles I received was Super Mario Brothers 3 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Arcade. For reference- I say I bought games...actually it was my parents that got them for me. I started mowing lawns in the Summer on '90 to pay for many of my Genesis games. Coincidentally, I was a casual gamer until the Genesis hit...it was like having an arcade in my home and I was a moth to the flames. ;)
If they added multiple buildings/levels this game would of been much more well known today. Its still a great game with some of the best music ever made on the NES.
I never owned a Nintendo as a kid, but every now and then my nearby neighbors would let my sisters and I borrow their Nintendo and games, since their kids were much older. There was around 12 games and this game was one of them. 5 year old me had no friggin clue how to play it or what was going on. The game really intrigued me though, I'd always be lured back to trying to play it and figure out it's mysterious gameplay ha
What an impressive game for the time. I'm surprised that I hadn't heard of it before. It would be interesting to create a game that was a real-time hostage scenario in which the player can either control all aspects of the police force, or control the hostage takers.
Hi Aaron! Here, from Brasil! I've subscribed the channel after watching all the good videos about Atari Games, though I still haven't found a manner of playing Atari in m retrogame moments (I play NES and SNES). But I want to say that, besides the good quality of the videos and contents, what made my decision to subscribe was your "don't text and drive" nice and friendly mesage. Thank's for the show!
I got this game new when I was growing up. I had a $50 budget, and didn’t see the point of blowing it all on Super Mario 3, so I got Air Fortress, Silent Service and this game, IIRC. Not sure Mom ever noticed the blood; can’t say I expected it either. You can actually leave your guy hanging on the side of the building and switch back to the sniper if someone shows up in the window below. Kind of cool because you can also see your guy through the sniper scope (although I can’t remember if I ever tried shooting to see what would happen). It was a nice attention to detail. Just picked up Deja Vu last week, so thanks for the reminder!
I actually tried shooting your guy through the scope just to see what would happen for the sake of the video and it won't allow you to pull the trigger if you're aimed at your guy. You can move the scope two inches down and still shoot through the window, but you just won't be able to fire if your guy is in the crosshairs. Also thanks - glad you enjoyed this one! You're right. I think Super Mario 3 was $70 retail when it first came out because I remember blowing my allowance cash on it then immediately feeling guilty for spending that much on a single game. It was awesome, but that was too dang much money lol.
I've played this one a lot in emulation. It takes practice, but once you get it, it's fun to come back and just try to get better. Could have used 3-4 more missions though.
I remember renting it once, it was a great idea for the time alongside with Metal Gear, sneak your way out and take the time to get to the enemy and save hostages , you never know in the more difficult levels what is coming to you when taking the next move. problem is, as you mentioned, it is too short, only one building and scheme, it look liek those first games like Mario Bros and Ice Climber in this sense, go for the best you can, rinse and repeat, I didn't bother renting it later.
Awesome video Aaron! Man I never heard of this game. I would check it out but honestly I wish there were more point and click retro style adventures. I guess I have an unhealthy obsession with games like Shadowgate and Deja Vu. Anyway about your schedule announcement.....true supporters will understand and back you up on this. We are all adults and we all have lives and adulting to do outside of making videos or even streaming! So good for you bud. Have yourself a great couple of weeks and I'll be looking forward to the next vid.
Every other Friday is totally fine. You keep taking care of yourself and all of the things you need to take care of. You're Fantastic and so is your content!
I absolutely loved this game, I remember playing this when I was a kid with a couple of my friends it was a lot of fun although extremely frustrating at times hahaha dang spot lights.
Got this game when I was a kid. Didn't understand how to play it back then. But I think I can try again now, once I understand how things works. But... I'm not up to the challenge yet, as I've got other games I want to play or beat on the SNES.
I used to play this game a bunch aa s kid and i found it kinda relaxing once i could beat it, kinda like Maximum Carnage for SNES... i played it so much that i could finish it with my eyes closed. Another weird one was T&C Surf and although most people hated it, i found it fun after getting decent at it.
This game was so damn good just so short and playing as a child I felt like there was more to it but I was too young to figure out if I needed to do more ha.
I grew up playing this... Got pretty far, but never beat it. Damn those rappel mechanics!! XD Really though, although it's rather niche, I do believe this game this very underrated and would be a great game for a more mature audience/teenage gamers. Even though it lacks replayability the graphics and soundtrack are unbelievably for its time and will forever be one of my favorites.
I have yet to pick thos game up but it always seems like something I would enjoy. Looking forward to the longer episodes as well thanks for the update and take care!
Sorry to hear it, but you have to take care of the RL stuff first. I appreciate your transparency. Looking forward to your vids on alternating Fridays, going forward. and thanks for this one. Cool game, I don't recall ever hearing of this one. Will have to hunt one down at some point. Cheers!
Thank you for your hard work! Absence will make the heart grow fonder as we eagerly wait for your next release so don't stress about spacing things out. It will work well I am sure! :-)
Ahhhh. What am I going to do? Every other Friday is going to suck now!! Obviously I’m kidding. Of course I wish you the best and I can rest assure knowing that we will have even better videos every other week. C u soon my friend.
Pretty innovative for an NES game even if it is a watered down port. I feel like this is one that slipped through the cracks as Nintendo was very strict about games depicting realistic violence. The biggest flaw with this is it's super short. Definitely more of a rental. Could you imagine spending $50 on this back then only to realize it's a 10 minute game?
I actually liked this game, finding it a rather unique experience. It wasn't well known out here, most people I talked to never heard of it. It's actually kind of a shame, as it was a lot better than other games people have heard of. The downside of the days before the internet. :)
7:48 - Special Programming Announcement: New episodes of Friday Night Arcade will be posted every *other* Friday at 6AM CT for the foreseeable future instead of every Friday. In the interests of transparency, a full and honest explanation of this was made available to Patreons earlier in the week and you can check it out right here:
www.patreon.com/posts/update-fna-28402532
I do sincerely apologize if this comes as a disappointment, but after weeks of mulling it over, this really does feel like the right move for myself and for the betterment of the channel going forward. Thank you for your understanding and as always, thanks for watching!
Life happens man, no worries. I think all of us would prefer to see higher quality videos. Forge ahead!
Thanks for being so real man. That's one of the reasons I like watching you. Keep up the good work and do what you love! :)
Nah, it's cool man.....do what you have to do, brother
Wait...if it's called Friday Night Arcade and you post on the mornings, shouldn't it be Friday *Morning* Arcade?
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I LOVED THIS GAME as a kid!!! I've tried to talk about it and no one ever knows what I'm talking about 😂. Thank you so much for choosing this game!!! You're right, there was NOTHING like this when it came out.
I always loved that first section in particular!
So did I :-)
It had stealthy sneaking, sniping, close quarters shooting. Sure, it's embryonic as a shooter but that's ok. Imagine being a 6-year-old in 1988 sniping terrorists in the head.
this is literally one of the best (and most underrated) games ever released for the NES.
This guy didn't appreciate it enough, I'd recommend it to anyone.
My local video store had this for rent in 1991. Perfect Friday night rental!
Just watching through your entire back catalogue and loving it. So nostalgic. Reminds me off simpler times when you could come home from school and just watch cartoons or play video games. Then do then same again at weekends. Totally understand having a lot on your plate. I work full time and now I'm freelancing in the evenings and weekends. Watching your videos while I work is the closest I've gotten to playing video games for the last month. Thanks for the great entertainment as usual.
I LOVED this game as a kid.
I’m late to this channels party but I just gotta say, your videos take me back to a great place in my life. Growing up every Friday after school my mom would indulge me and we would pick up a different NES game (or handful) for me to play, then later on for the Genesis. Really enjoying these. Thanks!
No problem with adjusting your schedule. I will still look forward to your new episodes regardless of frequency. Thanks for keeping us entertained!
Played this game extensively on the USS Flint, got me into a little trouble along the way. Good memories.
Looking around at an old box, I just found the original manual for the game.
For an NES game, the presentation is impressive.
I played this growing up, and remember really enjoying it. Watching it, I continue to stand by my youthful disposition. Like you said, growing up and reading about this in Nintendo Power, it stood out for the reasons you mention. It's unique, and thus worth a look.
Never heard of this one. Kinda cool for people who like these kinds of games.
One of my favorite recent subs for old school games; no matter what you have to do, take care of yourself, and I'll watch every video that comes out when ever I get that alert. You rock.
I played this on the Amiga. its surprising how good the NES port of it is!
I remember my parents bringing this home when the picked it up for $10 at Toys R Us. At first we had trouble figuring it out but got into it quite a bit. Unfortunately, as you said, it’s short and all the missions are the same. However, had it had more missions, and scenarios it could have been great! I still have nostalgia for it though! Thanks for bringing it up! I’m looking forward to seeing more!
On a more personal note, take your time, I really enjoy the minimalist approach in your show, show the game and talk about it in an informative way. Also the fact that you select these alternative games. Again take your time and I hope you have fun doing these epissdes as we do watching them, from a fan from Brazil.
Thank you sincerely for the kind words. And yes... I enjoy making these very much :D - glad you enjoy watching them!
I remember reading about this game in Nintendo Power and other gaming magazines back in the day long before I got a chance to play it, but I was glad I eventually did. I was only vaguely aware that it was a port of a PC version because I think Nintendo Power may have mentioned that fact(?), though this was confirmed in one of the other gaming magazines that featured the game when they accidentally used screenshots from the PC game instead of the NES version. I didn't pick this one up until many years later (1998 I believe), but I got it for like five bucks at a flea market. One of the things I loved about the first section is how the music is a little more subdued while your sniper is hiding but ramps up when they're out in the open, adding to the tension beautifully. Overall a well-made game that was challenging in all the right ways and a blast to play!
Terrific video as usual! I had come across this game occasionally at gaming stores but I didn't know much about it. Now I'm intrigued and will probably look to pick it up. I would agree, it seems to be way ahead of its time in a lot of ways. As for the every other Friday thing...IMO that's 100% ok and its really not our place to be upset about that. For the most part, you're producing a lot of great content that for the most part is free for people to view and enjoy. That process as you know, takes time and if you want it to be good...takes effort and attention to detail. A person who cares doesn't want to spend time producing crap just to get it posted; you want quality. And you certainly have done that. Thanks for all you've done thus far. If anything, it should make us savor your videos even more. Well done and I hope your life gets less hectic; just for your own stress.
I had a copy of this for the Atari ST, never knew there was a NES port until reading Pat Contri's NES book. Overall, I think it plays like a demo, with the same single mission and such a short gameplay window (an early speedrun title?), and I agree it doesn't have much replay value unless you're trying to beat your time. Definitely worth a rental, check the shelves at your local Blockbuster or Hollywood Video.
...and not to nitpick but I think the in-building segments are 3rd-person, not 1st-person, since you can see the back of your character's head and shoulders.
I did play this one as a kid. Did not fully understand it, but it was a unique play. One that sparked a curiosity more than anything else. Cheers, -J.O.
Love the show, your voice over work is great.
I could never get the hang of this one, but it is impressive; I've seen sniper sections in one of the Golgo 13 games, and first-person shooting in Lone Ranger (another great game with a ton of different modes that's worth checking out), but I've never seen anything like the stealth section in the beginning. The animation of jumping behind the bushes is impressively smooth!
My cousins gave up their collection of NES games so I played all 20 games and this was one of the games they had. I definitely played this just as much as Jordan VS Bird, Athletic World, and Track and Field
If you didnt shoot any of the green bushes by mistake you are an Elite Rescuer. I know I have killed my fair share of fiddle figs in this game! Great review of a game I had and loved as a kid and still love today. Its pick up and play nature has me beating it monthly just to kill 10 minutes. Plus all the music is amazing! Thanks for the great content!!
Yes, I had this game growing up. I'd randomly picked it up from a flea market vendor. I loved hunting for the most random NES stuff I could find for cheap, lol. This was before the internet, lol. Garage sales were the best. Anyway, I remember being surprised by the type of game it was, too. Nevertheless, it was the only game I had like it, and was so fun to play. At the time, the shortness of the game wasn't apparent to me, again because of its sheer uniquity. The only other game I recall comparing it to from my elclectic collection were a few segments from Golgo 13: The Mafat Conspiracy.
I had this game as a kid. This and Infiltrator I couldn't wrap my mind around.
Never heard of this one, way cool. Love your vids man, keep it up! On a platform absolutely drowning in retro game videos, yours truly stand out and I look forward to them every time. Two weeks between vids will just make each upload that much more special. Thanks for keepin it real
Hey man, you’ve got our support! Your videos are extremely well done and entertaining as all heck. Every other Friday is fine 👍🏼 Looking forward to slightly bigger episodes!
I had this for the C64. I was implemented pretty well but it seemed like the planning didn't really affect what you did. You could usually win.
Great video. I loved when you said imagine looking at this through the eyes of a console gamer in 1990. The nostalgia was so intense.
Thanks, Trip. I try to frame the experience of these games from the eyes of a gamer in the appropriate era. Anyone can look at these games now and say, "gee... this game sucks." Or whatever. Sure by today's standards, that's probably true. But at the time, playing something like this (or at least the part inside the building) would have made my head explode.
I had this game for the NES growing up. The box art stood out to me when my parents and I were at Toys R Us, so I convinced them to get it for me.
It was...ok. I remember being surprised by how it played, and I did have some fun with it, but overall I felt it was a bit boring. Maybe it was because I was a kid looking for an action game and just didn't respect what it was doing, IDK. I did stay with it though and I did complete the game.
Overall I thought it was alright, but I just don't have the fondest memories of it.
Dude, your content is always enjoyable, so do whatever you want to to keep that quality high - it's always appreciated :) Love these videos! You have a great tone to your coverage, you have an eye for games that other YTbers seem to ignore/not know about/have covered; it's all good. Keep doing what you're doing, however you want to do it *thumbs up
I've never heard of this (see!?) BUT I am reminded of the NES _Golgo 13_ a bit thanks to those sniper sequences. First off, what a weird license for an NES game - it wasn't until decades later that I learned Golgo 13 was one of those ultra-violent 80's anime (not QUITE like M.D. Geist or Angel Cop, but definitely from one of those companies who specialized in bringing that kind of thing over. Like Central Park Media or Manga Entertainment or Streamline Pictures, probably). But yeah, I didn't understand the concept AT ALL as a little kid - the concept of first person sniping, or mission objectives really, was baffling. I understood the "go to the right and punch people" part, but every time the sniper sequences came up, my Mom had to seek out & shoot the bad guys for me and my sister, lol. I'm sure this game would've utterly baffled "80's kid me" as well, but it's *absolutely* fascinating to look at something like this now as an adult and see how people even approached this concept on the NES. Maybe I should give Golgo 13 another try too :)
I didn’t own this game but my best friend did. Looking back at it now this game was WAY ahead of it’s time. Definitely ahead of it time and grossly underrated and under appreciated.
I’ve had the BGM stuck in my head fir thirty years.
Seen your ad and glad I gave your channel a look! I used to rent this game quite a bit as a kid and could never fully grasp what the hell was going on lol. But I did enjoy it, especially when I would accidentally manage to make it to the part where you go into the building and get to shoot the bad guys. I'm gonna smash that sub button, I've been needing another good channel!
Thanks for checking out the show, Johnny!
The original Rainbox Six. It's not easy to tell from this video but the room to room portion was actually very fast and worked well given the hardware.
This game really reminds me of Golgo 13. I remember this game coming out but I was a Sega Genesis owner by then and I was enthralled with the 16-bit generation. I bought very few 8-bit titles after 1989 (Genesis release). The last two Nes titles I received was Super Mario Brothers 3 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Arcade.
For reference- I say I bought games...actually it was my parents that got them for me. I started mowing lawns in the Summer on '90 to pay for many of my Genesis games. Coincidentally, I was a casual gamer until the Genesis hit...it was like having an arcade in my home and I was a moth to the flames. ;)
If they added multiple buildings/levels this game would of been much more well known today. Its still a great game with some of the best music ever made on the NES.
I always like when u talk about mcventure series. I love ur passion about them when u mention them.
Kemco had memorable games in the PC/NES days.
Great video! I’m going to try the game soon!
Brings back childhood memories. Thanks
I remember this game, I forgot it existed but back in the day I loved this game
I never owned a Nintendo as a kid, but every now and then my nearby neighbors would let my sisters and I borrow their Nintendo and games, since their kids were much older. There was around 12 games and this game was one of them. 5 year old me had no friggin clue how to play it or what was going on. The game really intrigued me though, I'd always be lured back to trying to play it and figure out it's mysterious gameplay ha
What an impressive game for the time. I'm surprised that I hadn't heard of it before.
It would be interesting to create a game that was a real-time hostage scenario in which the player can either control all aspects of the police force, or control the hostage takers.
Hi Aaron! Here, from Brasil! I've subscribed the channel after watching all the good videos about Atari Games, though I still haven't found a manner of playing Atari in m retrogame moments (I play NES and SNES). But I want to say that, besides the good quality of the videos and contents, what made my decision to subscribe was your "don't text and drive" nice and friendly mesage. Thank's for the show!
Hello to you in Brasil, Marcelo! Thanks for the kind words and for checking out the show!
Hey I know what you mean. Finding time to get content created while dealing with real life is a struggle I face as well. You do what you need to do.
Take care of the things that are important to you. I love your channel. I hope all is well with you
I got this game new when I was growing up. I had a $50 budget, and didn’t see the point of blowing it all on Super Mario 3, so I got Air Fortress, Silent Service and this game, IIRC. Not sure Mom ever noticed the blood; can’t say I expected it either.
You can actually leave your guy hanging on the side of the building and switch back to the sniper if someone shows up in the window below. Kind of cool because you can also see your guy through the sniper scope (although I can’t remember if I ever tried shooting to see what would happen). It was a nice attention to detail.
Just picked up Deja Vu last week, so thanks for the reminder!
I actually tried shooting your guy through the scope just to see what would happen for the sake of the video and it won't allow you to pull the trigger if you're aimed at your guy. You can move the scope two inches down and still shoot through the window, but you just won't be able to fire if your guy is in the crosshairs.
Also thanks - glad you enjoyed this one! You're right. I think Super Mario 3 was $70 retail when it first came out because I remember blowing my allowance cash on it then immediately feeling guilty for spending that much on a single game. It was awesome, but that was too dang much money lol.
The sniper looks like Cobra Commander!
I always wanted to play this game back in the day. It still looks cool.
Yeah, I had this one as a kid. I basically liked it, even if I could only beat the lowest difficulty. That searchlight section is just brutal.
once every 2 weeks is better than nothing! you truly deserve a wider audience
Thank you for the kind words.
I've played this one a lot in emulation. It takes practice, but once you get it, it's fun to come back and just try to get better. Could have used 3-4 more missions though.
I remember renting it once, it was a great idea for the time alongside with Metal Gear, sneak your way out and take the time to get to the enemy and save hostages , you never know in the more difficult levels what is coming to you when taking the next move. problem is, as you mentioned, it is too short, only one building and scheme, it look liek those first games like Mario Bros and Ice Climber in this sense, go for the best you can, rinse and repeat, I didn't bother renting it later.
How can it be "First Person Mode" when you see over the shoulder of your dude at the bottom of the screen? That's called "Third Person".
Rest easy compadre!
I would rent this game often! It started me in this whole interest in sniper/swat phase as a kid.
I played this game and i loved the music
great episode man, love to see the NES obscurities covered. keep it up!
Awesome video Aaron! Man I never heard of this game. I would check it out but honestly I wish there were more point and click retro style adventures. I guess I have an unhealthy obsession with games like Shadowgate and Deja Vu. Anyway about your schedule announcement.....true supporters will understand and back you up on this. We are all adults and we all have lives and adulting to do outside of making videos or even streaming! So good for you bud. Have yourself a great couple of weeks and I'll be looking forward to the next vid.
Great review as always. Friend had this game. We loved the sniper section.
Dude, definitely don't stop making videos i love your content! I look forward to some multiple game videos.
Definitely not stopping! - just slowing down a bit.
Take your time, We'll be her when you get back.
Every other Friday is totally fine.
You keep taking care of yourself and all of the things you need to take care of.
You're Fantastic and so is your content!
Thank you for the kind words.
I absolutely loved this game, I remember playing this when I was a kid with a couple of my friends it was a lot of fun although extremely frustrating at times hahaha dang spot lights.
Got this game when I was a kid. Didn't understand how to play it back then. But I think I can try again now, once I understand how things works. But... I'm not up to the challenge yet, as I've got other games I want to play or beat on the SNES.
The guys in this always looked like Cobra Commander to me!
I used to play this game a bunch aa s kid and i found it kinda relaxing once i could beat it, kinda like Maximum Carnage for SNES... i played it so much that i could finish it with my eyes closed. Another weird one was T&C Surf and although most people hated it, i found it fun after getting decent at it.
Still a fun game. I play it every once in awhile on my NES.
I loved this game when I was a kid
This game was so damn good just so short and playing as a child I felt like there was more to it but I was too young to figure out if I needed to do more ha.
Love your videos!! Keep em coming, I don't mind the new scheduling!
I'm ok with a episode every other week.
You do you, sir.
Some of the parts of this reminded me of golgo 13. It also has a sniper section and first person.
One of my favorites growing up !!!!
I loved this game
I loved the Amiga version. So good
Do what you need to do we’ll still be here
Such a great game! Still love, and play it to this day!
I grew up playing this... Got pretty far, but never beat it. Damn those rappel mechanics!! XD
Really though, although it's rather niche, I do believe this game this very underrated and would be a great game for a more mature audience/teenage gamers. Even though it lacks replayability the graphics and soundtrack are unbelievably for its time and will forever be one of my favorites.
I had this game. i need to buy it again. super fun.
Had this and both Gologo 13 ones
Yeah, I remember this one, only ended up getting it like a year or two ago, this one's weird
I have yet to pick thos game up but it always seems like something I would enjoy. Looking forward to the longer episodes as well thanks for the update and take care!
I had this on the Amiga.
That's actually both third and first person modes.
A group of us tried this back in the day, but we couldn't figure out how to get past the first part. Only years later did I end up beating it.
What was the problem?
@@82fdny97 I believe we didn't have the manual.
Sorry to hear it, but you have to take care of the RL stuff first. I appreciate your transparency. Looking forward to your vids on alternating Fridays, going forward. and thanks for this one.
Cool game, I don't recall ever hearing of this one. Will have to hunt one down at some point. Cheers!
I bought it for the nes brand new. Still love the game for some odd reason
One question, why do you consider these games lost? Further have you played Golgo 13? That's what the first game reminds me if.
Loved this game I remember renting this at video outlet
Thank you for your hard work! Absence will make the heart grow fonder as we eagerly wait for your next release so don't stress about spacing things out. It will work well I am sure! :-)
Ahhhh. What am I going to do? Every other Friday is going to suck now!! Obviously I’m kidding. Of course I wish you the best and I can rest assure knowing that we will have even better videos every other week. C u soon my friend.
Thank you.
Never seen this game before looks really interesting going to try this one out
I really want to play this now!
Pretty innovative for an NES game even if it is a watered down port. I feel like this is one that slipped through the cracks as Nintendo was very strict about games depicting realistic violence. The biggest flaw with this is it's super short. Definitely more of a rental. Could you imagine spending $50 on this back then only to realize it's a 10 minute game?
I'm going to text and drive every other Friday now!
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Wow! I gotta find this game now
I actually liked this game, finding it a rather unique experience. It wasn't well known out here, most people I talked to never heard of it. It's actually kind of a shame, as it was a lot better than other games people have heard of.
The downside of the days before the internet. :)
I loved this game!