Two games which were never officially released in NA but cartridges were actually produced: The Last Blade - Mentioning it in passing doesn't do this game justice. The NGPC version actually includes both Last Blade 1&2 as well as mini games unique to the portable version. Match of the Millenium may be the best fighter on the system but this is a close second. Faselei - This was a pretty nifty mecha tactics title which combined both turn based & real time elements. The game is broken down into two phases. During the first phase you program all your characters movements ahead of time. During the second phase all the game units execute their maneuvers simultaneously. As the game progresses you earn better units and moves. Too bad this series never made it's way on to other consoles.
I’m up late at night watching 1990’s video game videos. I’ve watched: #1. The history of 3DO #2 Why Saturn failed #3 a play through of SHINOBI X #4. A review of PS classic #5. A review of NES classic #6. A review of SNES classic #7. A review of TG16 classic #8. WHY DREAMCAST FAILED #9 CDi #10 TOP 10 WORST GAME CONSOLES #11 CDX #12 NEO GEO #13 NEO GEO POCKET COLOR I always wanted a CD X but when I was a kid $300 for one of these was kind of like asking your parents to spend $1000 now. It’s funny that now that I am 38 years old and I have so much money that I can go out and buy any video game console I want I still can’t bring myself to bring up enough desire to buy one of these off of eBay. I kind of want the CD X, the Turbo Express and Turbo Duo because I still have leftover advertising in my mind from 25 years ago It would be nice to have a single classic console with all the Master system, Genesis, 32X, Saturn, SEGA CD, and Dreamcast games on it.
Like a few others in the comments, I have to give a honorable mention to SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters’ Clash. It’s a simple yet very fun and addicting card game that has you battling all kinds of players in different locations based off of SNK and Capcom properties. Whether you choose the SNK version or Capcom’s, you’re bound to have a good time. On the flip side, thanks for recommending Puzzle Link. I just won an eBay auction for the game minutes ago and can’t wait to play it for myself.
I love Cotton, but damn the eBay asking prices are bat shit insane. If you look right now the BINs are in the $900-1,000 range. Not sure if it's worth the price. If only they made a version with a back light like Game boy did with the SP. I just love how the direction pad clicks.
Gotta try KoF R-2 on the NGPC it is one of the best handheld fighters and along with SVC you had custom options which can change what your character can do. Also the SvC card games are great!
All the games in the cotton series are ludicrously expensive. Not even faselei reaches almost $1000 dollars. Can’t wait for retro HQ to continue production of the NEO GEO GD cartridges.
Awesome vid dude! Crush Roller is so much fun :), really nice picks! I would really like to try out the system link at some point, I have 2 systems now so just need the cable....and a friend... :P
Ugh I got to the very last part of Dark Arms (before the tower). It glitched out and didn't register an item I needed and I couldn't continue no matter what I did. =(
I honestly found Cotton extremely bland and basic. The game just feels dated. Absolutely adore Cardfighters, MotM, Faseli!, and The Last Blade. MotM is still the best portable fighter around.
It looks a little underpowered for a 16bit system. Some of those games look almost 8 bit. Besides some parallaxing and more detailed sprites and animations, that version of Metal Slug looks almost as bad as the Game Boy Color Metal Slug
The main reason it looks 8-bit is because the resolution of the screen is pretty low. Another reason is that the system never reached its potential before it was cancelled. Most games for new systems look pretty ugly in comparison to how they looks years later. The difference in sprites and graphics between Metal Slug 1 and 2 were very noticeable and Metal Slug 3 likely would have looked even better.
Great choices, however one title Id have made room for on the list was Snk/Capcom Card Fighters, Its a wonderful title.
Great picks! Such an awesome handheld, I just wish certain games in the library were more affordable.
Two games which were never officially released in NA but cartridges were actually produced:
The Last Blade - Mentioning it in passing doesn't do this game justice. The NGPC version actually includes both Last Blade 1&2 as well as mini games unique to the portable version. Match of the Millenium may be the best fighter on the system but this is a close second.
Faselei - This was a pretty nifty mecha tactics title which combined both turn based & real time elements. The game is broken down into two phases. During the first phase you program all your characters movements ahead of time. During the second phase all the game units execute their maneuvers simultaneously. As the game progresses you earn better units and moves. Too bad this series never made it's way on to other consoles.
I’m up late at night watching 1990’s video game videos.
I’ve watched:
#1. The history of 3DO
#2 Why Saturn failed
#3 a play through of SHINOBI X
#4. A review of PS classic
#5. A review of NES classic
#6. A review of SNES classic
#7. A review of TG16 classic
#8. WHY DREAMCAST FAILED
#9 CDi
#10 TOP 10 WORST GAME CONSOLES
#11 CDX
#12 NEO GEO
#13 NEO GEO POCKET COLOR
I always wanted a CD X but when I was a kid $300 for one of these was kind of like asking your parents to spend $1000 now.
It’s funny that now that I am 38 years old and I have so much money that I can go out and buy any video game console I want I still can’t bring myself to bring up enough desire to buy one of these off of eBay.
I kind of want the CD X, the Turbo Express and Turbo Duo because I still have leftover advertising in my mind from 25 years ago
It would be nice to have a single classic console with all the Master system, Genesis, 32X, Saturn, SEGA CD, and Dreamcast games on it.
I can't stop playing Pocket Tennis!
I personally prefer pocket pool.
Still going?
Like a few others in the comments, I have to give a honorable mention to SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters’ Clash. It’s a simple yet very fun and addicting card game that has you battling all kinds of players in different locations based off of SNK and Capcom properties. Whether you choose the SNK version or Capcom’s, you’re bound to have a good time.
On the flip side, thanks for recommending Puzzle Link. I just won an eBay auction for the game minutes ago and can’t wait to play it for myself.
I spent countless hours playing card fighters, I loved that game!
My favorite handheld, has some really great games! Imports too!
Good video man!
What is up, my Elliot?
I love Cotton, but damn the eBay asking prices are bat shit insane. If you look right now the BINs are in the $900-1,000 range. Not sure if it's worth the price. If only they made a version with a back light like Game boy did with the SP. I just love how the direction pad clicks.
Mods are widely available and easy to DIY.
Gotta try KoF R-2 on the NGPC it is one of the best handheld fighters and along with SVC you had custom options which can change what your character can do. Also the SvC card games are great!
snk ex employee - great job .....
Thanks! 🙂
Thanks for making such an amazing console! I pulled mine out after 25 years in a box and it works like the day I got it!
Sonic Pocket Adventure is Sonic 2 with the music of Sonic 3 and different Bosses. It is an excellent game nonetheless
First level actually has music from Sonic World in Sonic Jam. It was a cool experience for me of "name that tune" haha.
Great console loved pocket rumble and tennis
All the games in the cotton series are ludicrously expensive. Not even faselei reaches almost $1000 dollars. Can’t wait for retro HQ to continue production of the NEO GEO GD cartridges.
Thanks for the great list!
Great list but you missed Rockman Battle & Fighters
IMO, KOF and Fatal Fury are missing (next to SamSho). They are great too ❤
Out of the pocket sport titles I found neo turf masters way more fun. Once you get the hang of pocket tennis you can win every game easily
I know this video is 6 years old, but i want to get more neo geo pocket games for use on the Analogue pocket.
It is cool that you can play some of these games on the Nintendo switch
Awesome vid dude! Crush Roller is so much fun :), really nice picks! I would really like to try out the system link at some point, I have 2 systems now so just need the cable....and a friend... :P
SkillJim, Dude I'm down to link up
SNKVSCAPCOM or Army of Darkness (migth be co-op)?
Never link up before, eveyone had gameboys in thos days.
Nice list man 👍
7:55 sonic collects coins. Yes, that seems about right LMAO
I just ordered one. gonna review it once it comes in
hahaha you named your character bacon i love retro stuff nice video
And I'm here waiting for Pocket Rumble for Switch :/
Ugh I got to the very last part of Dark Arms (before the tower). It glitched out and didn't register an item I needed and I couldn't continue no matter what I did. =(
can't believe you've never done a wonderswan video.
I need to buy one first!
We love videos like this keep them coming and make more dreamcast vids.
I wonder why the didnt give it 4 buttons? The carbon fiber looks great!
It's. Crazy that they missed an opportunity to make crystalist 2 I hope I spelled that right lmao.
at 6:29 what song is that (during Crush Roller's segment)?
It sounds like a remix of a Twinkle Star sprites (another ADK game) track
Who is here to download these games on an emulator?
I honestly found Cotton extremely bland and basic. The game just feels dated.
Absolutely adore Cardfighters, MotM, Faseli!, and The Last Blade. MotM is still the best portable fighter around.
It's also very expensive.
what song at the opening??
Carlie Ranch
None of my friends have a NGP!
Card figures clash yo?!?!?
Bruh i NEED to know what's the music at the beginning of the video
Still waiting...
found it
Where's Faselei.
No cardfighters clash? Pffft
I'm calling it -- #1 is SNK vs Capcom.
Called it.
No card fighters. No thanks.
It looks a little underpowered for a 16bit system. Some of those games look almost 8 bit. Besides some parallaxing and more detailed sprites and animations, that version of Metal Slug looks almost as bad as the Game Boy Color Metal Slug
The main reason it looks 8-bit is because the resolution of the screen is pretty low. Another reason is that the system never reached its potential before it was cancelled. Most games for new systems look pretty ugly in comparison to how they looks years later. The difference in sprites and graphics between Metal Slug 1 and 2 were very noticeable and Metal Slug 3 likely would have looked even better.