Aladdin (Sega Genesis) - Retro Game Review

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  • Опубликовано: 27 июл 2019
  • Today I'm reviewing one of the game adaptations of Aladdin - this one is for Sega Genesis, can is completely different than the SNES version. Why didn't I think of this closer to when the new movie was released? That's a good question.
    #Aladdin #SegaGenesis #platformer
    Aladdin was played on a Retron5 and recorded on a AVerMedia Live Gamer Portable 2 Plus. All music comes from the game soundtrack.
    Intro artwork, logo and banner by: @theMagdalenRose
    "Cantina Blues" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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  • @mattmurphy2755
    @mattmurphy2755 5 лет назад +9

    I loved this game, so many memories. It looked amazing graphically

  • @watcherdev
    @watcherdev 5 лет назад +58

    Those virgin Disney games were BRUTAL, but they were so well made. Great review!

  • @ASAN2042
    @ASAN2042 Год назад +1

    I remember this became one of my favorite Genesis platformer games when I was like 13 or 14 and I'm 40 now and it's still possibly my number 1 on the system and that's saying lots, obviously.☺️ Great vid!❤️

  • @kevinkeene474
    @kevinkeene474 5 лет назад +4

    Hands down one of my top 3 favorite Disney games on Genesis. Another great review Pam! Keep up the good work! I love your channel and the feel of it, is rather retro. It has a 90's vibe. I dig it!!!!

  • @UncleBogator
    @UncleBogator 4 года назад +1

    Just picked this up last week and had some of the same thoughts. Every now and then I’d catch myself humming along to the familiar Disney music. I only made it to the Cave of Wonders on my first attempt. Want to get through it this week. Good review.

  • @pt4387
    @pt4387 5 лет назад +4

    Thanks for the review. I might pick it up when it is released.

  • @terrypukalo3162
    @terrypukalo3162 3 года назад +1

    It truly is a great game. I have a specific fond memory of the first time seeing the game on screen. I was in Disney World a month or two before it was released and they had it on display at one of their kiosks in Epcot Center or MGM studios (I do not remember which one). It blew my teenage mind back then. It looked, sounded and animated so good especially when compared to contemporary games on the Genesis. The developers really knew how to animate and to make the most of the Genesis' hardware. It still looks good today! I'm happy you reviewed it. Thanks!

    • @Cannotbetamed1
      @Cannotbetamed1  3 года назад

      The animations really is great. Glad you liked the video!

  • @YuniorGamboa
    @YuniorGamboa 5 лет назад +7

    Hey great review
    I love this game as a kid👍❤
    This brings back memories

  • @chaospoet
    @chaospoet 5 лет назад +2

    I had this as a kid and loved it. Definitely a must play for Sega Genesis fans.

  • @SirenSe7en
    @SirenSe7en 5 лет назад +2

    Recently played this on my genesis. Love the classic platformers. Thanks for the great content! Keep up the good work.

  • @Valcutio
    @Valcutio 5 лет назад +1

    Loved this review almost as much as I loved this game as a kid! And bats... those darned bats. Looking forward to more reviews from you!

  • @brightglory5734
    @brightglory5734 5 лет назад +6

    Thank you for the nostalgia ma'am. Excellent review as always.

  • @sridrawings4510
    @sridrawings4510 3 года назад +2

    Probably one of the best reviews I ever seen about Aladdin video game 😊❤

  • @screamerchaotix5182
    @screamerchaotix5182 5 лет назад +1

    I found this game at a retro shop and had to get it back in my collection! Great review!!!

  • @sahinattila2754
    @sahinattila2754 5 лет назад +1

    I recently found your channel, and it's awesome! keep up the good work

  • @hungrygoriya
    @hungrygoriya 5 лет назад +3

    I used to rent this game all the time when I was a kid and I finally beat it last year sometime. I agree with everything you've said here, especially the stuff about the final fight.

    • @Cannotbetamed1
      @Cannotbetamed1  5 лет назад +1

      I had a really rough time with phase 1 of Jafar until I saw everyone using the far away strategy in longplays.

    • @blade3120
      @blade3120 3 года назад

      @@Cannotbetamed1 unfonturable ITI IS EXTREME TOUGH! I CAN NOT TO PLAY ANY MORE!

  • @Round2GamingChannel
    @Round2GamingChannel 5 лет назад +1

    Terrific review once again, Pam! I have a ton of memories with this one as a kid, and this brought them flooding back. Thanks for putting this one together ☺️

  • @IkariMetalSlugger
    @IkariMetalSlugger 5 лет назад +15

    I like both versions of the game, but the Genesis one is my favorite. The Game Gear/Master System version never gets a lot attention, though. It's pretty solid as well if you ask me.

  • @randomgamer-st1ie
    @randomgamer-st1ie 5 лет назад

    Been awhile since I watched one of your reviews. I think you got even more beautiful, and as always well spoken.

  • @NotoriousCIB
    @NotoriousCIB 5 лет назад +1

    Nice review! I never played this as a kid, but I did as an adult and thought it was fun. I loved the movie as a kid. Fun to see this video!

  • @weaponxx9467
    @weaponxx9467 3 года назад +1

    My younger brother and I rented this quite a few times when we were young. Also played a whole lot of The Lion King on Genesis too.

  • @thetubbysandwich3078
    @thetubbysandwich3078 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for the awesome video :). Never played Aladdin, but man that sprite work was CLEAN :D

  • @RonnieBarzel
    @RonnieBarzel 5 лет назад +2

    I forgot just how well-animated this game is.

  • @RetroStylz
    @RetroStylz 5 лет назад +1

    I just discovered your channel 😁. Thank you for making great content that we can all enjoy. I also shared this video to a You Tube group that I am a part of!

  • @albertpink5848
    @albertpink5848 5 лет назад +1

    Just found your channel Pam and I am glad I did. Great job on your reviews! I’ll be a subscriber going forward. I played Alladin back in the day and was impressed back then. It still looks good even today. Keep the videos coming.

  • @TheDawnofVanlife
    @TheDawnofVanlife 2 года назад +1

    My favorite Genesis game. Love the way they adapted this into a fun beautiful game as a kid.

  • @arturkarpinski164
    @arturkarpinski164 5 лет назад +2

    Cool review as always. I can't wait for the Genesis mini.

  • @trcsonic
    @trcsonic 5 лет назад +4

    One of my favorite games for Genesis. The graphics and soundtrack are amazing.

  • @RobWalkerFilms
    @RobWalkerFilms 5 лет назад +1

    I used to LOVE this game! Excellent and thorough review!

  • @earth2bob
    @earth2bob 5 лет назад +2

    Gods, I remember this. My mom had this friend with two daughters who played this and watched sailor moon all the time. Loved every minute of it. I remember punching in all the codes to get to specific levels. My favorite was the carpet ride in the clouds. Although, they had it on the SNES.

  • @retrononsense582
    @retrononsense582 5 лет назад +1

    This game looks and sounds so good. Glad to see you review this one, Pam.

  • @anthonywheeler2082
    @anthonywheeler2082 5 лет назад +1

    I love these old school reviews. I never played this game but it seems pretty cool

  • @DaddyGamerDiaries
    @DaddyGamerDiaries 5 лет назад +1

    Whenever I fire up the old retropie, Aladdin is usually one of the Genesis games I get around to playing. Love those tunes!

    • @Cannotbetamed1
      @Cannotbetamed1  5 лет назад

      The soundtrack is great! Even the original stuff

  • @04StartyCornRainbowOnline88
    @04StartyCornRainbowOnline88 4 года назад

    Nice review, i remember playing this game 20 years ago.

  • @CartridgeBros
    @CartridgeBros 5 лет назад +1

    As you know I watch all my RUclips videos on my TV so leaving a comment means I have to open an app on my iPad, iPhone or iMac (which is an extra step that I typically won't take) to write one. I enjoyed this review so much that I took a break from my non-stop FE3H playing to say thanks for the consistently good content. Keep up the great work, I gotta go make some tea >

    • @Cannotbetamed1
      @Cannotbetamed1  5 лет назад +1

      Well thank you for taking the time. Are you taking about real tea or a FE tea party?

    • @CartridgeBros
      @CartridgeBros 5 лет назад

      Cannot be Tamed I think you know lol #BlackEagles

  • @letsgoretro6738
    @letsgoretro6738 5 лет назад +1

    Top 10 game for the Genesis for sure! Such a fun soundtrack, good job playing the music in the background.

  • @hemangchauhan2864
    @hemangchauhan2864 5 лет назад +2

    My introduction to Aladdin as a whole was from the DOS version (port of the Genesis version). I remember crying out of joy when I nailed a jump, because as a kid, I was bad at games.
    I have no preference for SNES or Genesis. Both are great.
    Great review, as always.

  • @candmmi
    @candmmi 5 лет назад +7

    I absolutely love this game! It was the game that changed my mind about games based on movies. 🤪

    • @chrisplissken4626
      @chrisplissken4626 5 лет назад

      The good old 90's my favorite was oddly the snes version

    • @jacobprice8048
      @jacobprice8048 4 года назад +1

      Disney Games came with it. Loved the 8 bit Capcom Disney games. But the 16 bit era Disney games were also done well. Lion King on Genesis was dope too.

    • @krisfrederick5001
      @krisfrederick5001 4 года назад +1

      @@jacobprice8048 Agreed

  • @practicemakesperfect7396
    @practicemakesperfect7396 5 лет назад +3

    Yay! I was bummed this disappeared. I look forward to watching this when I get home!

    • @Cannotbetamed1
      @Cannotbetamed1  5 лет назад +1

      Yeah, had a copyright issue with music and needed to edit it a bit.

  • @bignewsmorgans6114
    @bignewsmorgans6114 4 года назад +6

    I know it's obscure but you should play Garfield: Caught in the Act. It's a really good game with beautiful sprites.

  • @sindobrandnew
    @sindobrandnew 10 месяцев назад +1

    4:37 Smooth review, I still remember the secret of mickey ears hat.🤠

  • @Prizm44
    @Prizm44 3 года назад +2

    This game was well-regarded back in the day, particularly for its animation.

  • @nilkilnilkil
    @nilkilnilkil 5 лет назад +2

    I remember this game. Was so fun. I got stuck on a certain part though, as a child.

  • @lordjs9726
    @lordjs9726 5 лет назад +4

    Hi, Pam. Amazing review. This is a game I wanted when it came out, but never was able to, unfortunately.

    • @comradesXcosmos
      @comradesXcosmos 5 лет назад

      Lord JS lol, me too. i used to go to toys r us after school to play the demo kiosk and try to beat it. i never did but i got close

  • @CCoyle-fs3ym
    @CCoyle-fs3ym 5 лет назад +1

    I remember getting a lend of this from my friend in school and being surprised by the quality of the animations, a great feel good game.

  • @mtshark7
    @mtshark7 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome review Pam! Great minds think alike, I plan to play this game this week with my one friend.

  • @pranakhan
    @pranakhan 5 лет назад +4

    Oh, that flying carpet level! I managed to beat it when it came out, somehow. If you've never played the Genesis Shadowrun, its impressive. I also recommend Shinobi 3 ,a perfect conclusion to that original series

  • @roni6135
    @roni6135 5 лет назад +2

    This has a very late 00s classic game review vibe to it and I kinda like it

  • @Indians-dl3to
    @Indians-dl3to 3 года назад +1

    I remember playing it on DOS PC back in my school days. First it was demo & then the full game, it was really hard though.

  • @Dongled
    @Dongled 5 лет назад +1

    Always enjoy when you tackle the retro platforming stuff. Yeah, a lot of Genesis games allowed you to change the button layout so if something didn't work for you, you could just change it. Definitely a big perk. Few titles on SNES did the same.

    • @Cannotbetamed1
      @Cannotbetamed1  5 лет назад

      Button remapping is such a great feature, I'm always pleasantly surprised when I find it in older games.

  • @EdizAndBen
    @EdizAndBen 5 лет назад +1

    Ahh the nostalgia! We played this game on our channel recently and found it a lot harder than we remembered 😂
    Was cool to see footage of the later levels as I never got that far as a kid!

  • @Arrowdodger
    @Arrowdodger 5 лет назад +44

    I like this one more than the SNES version, but both are excellent.

    • @mikesilva3868
      @mikesilva3868 3 года назад +1

      Agreed I remember playing this Sega genesis game my neighbor had it with his genesis I was 10 in 1994 fun game😊

  • @psychodeviant8903
    @psychodeviant8903 5 лет назад +3

    Great vid. I never played the Genesis version (never owned a Genesis) but I enjoyed the SNES version a lot. I always found it interesting how they were pretty much two entirely different games instead of just the same game ported to both consoles.
    Really need to get around to checking this one out someday.

    • @Starscreamious
      @Starscreamious 5 лет назад

      The genesis version is better if it helps motivate you

  • @misterbarroso
    @misterbarroso 5 лет назад +1

    Another fantastic review!

  • @JamieBainbridge
    @JamieBainbridge 5 лет назад +1

    The best thing about this review is how much you love the Aladdin movie :) I think we'd have to wait another generation until we got a truly satisfying movie-to-game with GoldenEye on the N64.

    • @Cannotbetamed1
      @Cannotbetamed1  5 лет назад

      I think the Dune adaptation on Sega CD was pretty great.

  • @greybrother7274
    @greybrother7274 5 лет назад +1

    Loved this game growing up- great review. The lava flying carpet levels were the bane of my 8 year old self.

  • @EduOliveiracinemagens
    @EduOliveiracinemagens 5 лет назад +1

    Hi, Pam. This game, OMG! One of the games I rented most in my life (here in Brazil the games were (is still actually) expensive and the solution was to rent). Great review!

  • @cheater00
    @cheater00 5 лет назад +1

    loved this video. made me subscribe! thanks, youtube recommendations!

    • @Cannotbetamed1
      @Cannotbetamed1  5 лет назад

      Welcome to the channel! I love it when RUclips recommendations remembers my channel.

    • @cheater00
      @cheater00 5 лет назад +1

      @@Cannotbetamed1 the one time the algorithm worked right!

  • @outlandishusername
    @outlandishusername 5 лет назад +1

    I honestly think the Mega Drive/Genesis version is one of the best platformers ever. I loved it back in the day and I still play it every year or so. Nice graphics, tight controls, good level design (for the most part), and a challenging default (normal) difficulty that is neither too easy nor too tough. Nice review.

  • @cyberzander09
    @cyberzander09 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome and very detailed review 👍
    Aladdin was my first Genesis game and this game is really amazing, one of the best on the system

  • @andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697
    @andrewattenboroughtwothumb4697 3 года назад +1

    still one of my favourite games and from one of my favourite movies love Aladdin

  • @Videogamelover58
    @Videogamelover58 5 лет назад +1

    Great review :D

  • @bplumb82
    @bplumb82 5 лет назад +1

    Great review !

  • @CyrusB1
    @CyrusB1 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for another great review, Pam.

  • @licittofficial
    @licittofficial 5 лет назад +2

    Aladdin was my favourite sega game by far!!!

  • @DisplacedGamers
    @DisplacedGamers 5 лет назад +1

    Nice work! Gosh. It has been a long time since I loaded up Aladdin on the Genesis. Just watching footage of the game gets you in the mood - and I am glad they got some movies themes in there as well. Music really goes a long way for a movie/TV tie-in. On a nerdy node - your scripts and pace of delivery are great! Scripting is hard. Arg.

    • @Cannotbetamed1
      @Cannotbetamed1  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you! I think your scripts are good too.

  • @LindaTheGAMERGal
    @LindaTheGAMERGal 5 лет назад +1

    This was an awesome review!

  • @guardianali
    @guardianali 5 лет назад +1

    Fact is most people when they were younger only had a Genesis OR SNES...not both. So even though we can look back in hind sight and make judgement now on quality or animation...a persons fav will forever be tied to their childhood of which one they owned.

  • @riche8763
    @riche8763 5 лет назад +1

    great review loved the game :D

  • @talhafatihuzun
    @talhafatihuzun 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for the detailed review. A very good game, indeed.

  • @atendimentoconecta9419
    @atendimentoconecta9419 2 года назад +1

    great review. Thanks...

  • @NefariousWes
    @NefariousWes 5 лет назад +2

    I haven't played this, mainly cuz I'm not a Disney fan, but this looks pretty good. I have the SNES one. Haven't played that one either.

    • @Cannotbetamed1
      @Cannotbetamed1  5 лет назад

      I know I played one of them as a kid, over at a friend's house... I have no idea which one it was though.

  • @RetroAllianceGaming
    @RetroAllianceGaming 5 лет назад +1

    One of my personal favourites as a child and now 😊🤘🤘🤘

  • @oliverpony
    @oliverpony 3 года назад +1

    I'm so glad they re-released this for PS4

  • @bitwize
    @bitwize 4 года назад +1

    This game was also ported to Amiga and PC. The computer ports are imho superior; they have sample-based sound tracks and the life bar is Genie himself, making a variety of facial expressions. I also think they have more frames of animation. All versions feature animation from Disney animators themselves which is part of why it looks so damn good.

  • @AleksLazar
    @AleksLazar 5 лет назад +1

    One of my favorite games on the Mega Drive!

  • @cesarcardenas5529
    @cesarcardenas5529 5 лет назад +1

    Good review, this game remember Shantae half genie, nice you voice and you are so beauty, greetings.

  • @altdoom
    @altdoom 5 лет назад +1

    One of my favorite Genesis games, played it all the time :D

  • @CAMZAB
    @CAMZAB 5 лет назад +1

    This was needed. An important video.

  • @Collectorcast
    @Collectorcast 5 лет назад +1

    Always loved the art in this game. Great choice.

  • @237chase
    @237chase 5 лет назад +1

    great review and love this game and the SNES version as well

  • @autumnlingo
    @autumnlingo 4 года назад +1

    This video aged well! Who could’ve guessed the remasters would happen!

  • @DougA333
    @DougA333 5 лет назад +1

    Gonna have that Prince Ali song stuck in my head for the next month now lol

  • @Nintendofan-yk4cd
    @Nintendofan-yk4cd 5 лет назад +1

    This was always one of my favorite Genesis games. It was one of the first games I got for the Genesis back in Christmas of 93 when my grandmother got it for me and of course it's one of those games for me that's harder when I get older as opposed to when I was a kid. I don't remember it being so difficult back in the day. Every time I play The Escape level I keep getting my ass handed to me, but I still think it's a very fun game to play though.

  • @JOGEZAI
    @JOGEZAI 3 года назад +2

    One of the best games which pushed the limits on Genesis.

  • @AariboBear77
    @AariboBear77 5 лет назад +1

    This Game Was My Childhood. And I Completely Agree With When You Said We Didn’t Really See Princess Jasmine. Kinda Sucked Would Of Been Nice To Play As Her In A Level Or Two. Good Review Never The Less!

  • @bimmyfrizzo3988
    @bimmyfrizzo3988 3 года назад +1

    I only played the snes version growing up. because I never owned a genesis as a kid. Now I got both versions on emulator. No contest, their both great in their own way.

  • @598gh
    @598gh 4 года назад +1

    A game I couldn't beat as a kid, maybe I'll revisit it later.

    • @VirajKathwadia
      @VirajKathwadia 3 года назад +1

      Press Pause and press ABBA ABBA it will skip to the next level....short cut.

  • @PerBorjeson
    @PerBorjeson 5 лет назад +1

    Oh, this is bringing back memories! The Disney games from Virgin were all gems in their own right. I had both Aladdin and The Lion King on DOS and could play them for days, just for the art style and the music. As someone already mentioned that the PC version had better sound quality, but I have to say that the console versions were superior in terms of control.

  • @radioactive1287
    @radioactive1287 5 лет назад +1

    Had it for the Sega Game Gear back then .....good times 💜

  • @Tanerion
    @Tanerion 5 лет назад +1

    I played this so much as a kid that I speedran it before knowing what speedrunning was. I also made up challenges like getting through it without getting hit and without using any other apples than those needed for bosses (I'd reset if I missed even a single throw).
    I also played this before seeing the movie so needless to say I was quite disappointed to find out that Aladdin didn't use a scimitar.

  • @krono5el
    @krono5el 5 лет назад +2

    remember this was tough as a kid but Gargoyles destroyed my little soul as a kid : P

  • @seangardner4968
    @seangardner4968 3 года назад +4

    You couldn't see him on the screen cuz he was too Jafar away from you lol

  • @TheGameGrinder
    @TheGameGrinder 5 лет назад +1

    Good stuff! It's hard to go wrong with 16-bit Disney games!

  • @BryanTruong
    @BryanTruong 5 лет назад +1

    Great review! I agree with all the points you made. The anti climatic final Jafar confrontation is my main gripe to an otherwise fantastic game

  • @petermaasz
    @petermaasz 5 лет назад +1

    We performed Aladin as a play in school. I need to rewatch the footage now! I played Aladin on the SNES but never finished it. For a game based on a children's movie it's quite tough. I heard the Mega Drive/Genesis version is better (more "violent") than the SNES version though. Nintendo cut some of the content because they thought it was inappropriate for children. Have you ever played The Lion's King, it's even tougher? Thx for the short but good review, Pam.

    • @Cannotbetamed1
      @Cannotbetamed1  5 лет назад

      I played The Lion King at a friends place as a kid, never got too far.

  • @ConsoleWars
    @ConsoleWars 5 лет назад +1

    Great review. Best Aladdin game out there.
    And yeah, it was weird you had to throw apples at bosses off screen. I didn't even know Jafar was a snake the first few times I beat the game (Beat this game waaaaay before I ever saw the movie).

    • @Cannotbetamed1
      @Cannotbetamed1  5 лет назад

      Thanks! I got to see Jafar up close a lot before I figured out how I needed to beat him. Anytime I got to the snake stage when using my sword though I was down to my last sliver of health.

    • @krisfrederick5001
      @krisfrederick5001 4 года назад

      There was more than one?

  • @ErinPlays
    @ErinPlays 5 лет назад +2

    I grew up with the SNES version but never got very far in it. This is a really good review! I’m glad you covered it.

  • @Mintcar923
    @Mintcar923 4 года назад +1

    It’s like something old school Prince of Persia fans would like.. It looks like a nice one to have in the collection.. I have noticed there’s a Switch version coming out soon..

    • @Cannotbetamed1
      @Cannotbetamed1  4 года назад +1

      The animations do look kinda similar to PoP, but this plays way better.

    • @Mintcar923
      @Mintcar923 4 года назад

      Cannot be Tamed You learn something new every day so it seems

  • @7thangelad586
    @7thangelad586 5 лет назад +2

    I loved the music and graphics on the SNES, but I missed the sword that was in the Genesis version.