That’s a good point. I actually owned an N64 before I later bought a used SNES as a kid. And it was a breath of fresh air to play so many good RPGs on the SNES, after being disappointed by this game, which had some things going for it (graphics, music, etc.), and yet turned out so joylessly mediocre.
"Hmm.. What's my preferred method of dehydration?". In an age when everyone on social media is so blunt and vulgar that was mighty classy. You got my sub.
I... uh, actually adore this game. I am under no illusion that it's actually good, nor would I recommend it to anyone except the curios... But every time I play the game I have a ton of fun.
+HybridAngelZero It's honestly got a lot of charm. I think that if the game were given more money or more time it would be remembered very differently than it is today. And that was one of the points I tried to convey during the review. :)
@@SuperDerek I was actually really impressed you acknowledged how it's not just bad but FRUSTRATINGLY bad because somewhere, way deep inside the crap, there are a ton of really alluring high marks. Nobody ever talks about that!
you can't be serious? you remember how buggy it was too right? "about the only issue Derek didn't mention probably because he felt bad for whoever designed it and didn't wanna call them out further" no bro this was just bad programming, the N64 at the time was well capable of handling what they had in mind for this game its just the devs failed to deliver, the game was a complete clusterfuck.
This guy defended Hydlide. HYDLIDE. But yes, Quest, one of the ONLY RPGs for the N64 (meaning the designers had nothing to go off of and were basically throwing stuff at the wall to see what stuck), is totally a plague that must be avoided and isn't worth being defended or looked at objectively. Yknow unlike Hydlide. which "wasnt that bad"
I agree. With some tweaking, it would have made a great beginner RPG for people who want to play RPGs, but find Final Fantasy and Xenoqears and the like too intimidating.
You described it perfectly when you said it was a little bit of water in a desert devoid of RPGs at the time. I really liked this game when I was younger pretty much only for that reason. I acknowledge it's very bad objectively but I can't help having a certain fondness and nostalgia for it.
Aidyn Chronicles, a turn based RPG for the N64 actually has a pretty similar combat system, in terms of movement anyway. While having a better story. Though it's also pretty uneven in terms of quality. I found it fun cause it's crazy how much you can customize your party in it.
I played this game in my youth, I enjoyed it even though I recognized some flaws the game had. I didn't have too much else to play.. I liked the earth element so I powered that up mostly until a bit later in the game when I found out that Water gives a very useful and important healing spell. Would I play this game again? I don't think I want to relive any nostalgia as the time investment would be too big for a seemingly mediocre experience with it's merits and flaws. The one thing that bothered me the most was not having a second or even third party member, just yourself against hoards of enemies almost always being outnumbered.
$5! I paid around $120 CAD for this game when it was released 😞 When I got home I was so pissed. This was the first thing I bought myself with the money I made from my first job. I ended up selling my 64 shortly after that and buying a Playstation.
I love your videos dude, you really have a solid show with good info. I always like checking out what you got to say on games like this! I found you through the Goemon review.
I remember being 12 and renting this game from blockbuster. It was really hard playing the first hour without dying. All i could rely to initially survive was a loaf of bread. There was no real story the first hour but i figured it would build up. Sad to hear nothing came of this. This game had some seriouse potential in its time.
Not in the game collection?! =O A historic day indeed. I think that's the first time you've said that, even though you've not recommended other games. Really good review! Just fix the camera focus next time :P
My wife and I bought this game at a retro store since we had both played it a bit as kids, and we gave up after we discovered the abysmal encounter rate. God bless your willingness to carry on and actually beat it to confirm that it didn't somehow miraculously become amazing lol. Seriously, someone give Derek a pizza or something for not losing his mind beating this garbage lolol
Hey, not a bad review. When I used to rent this game as a kid, I swore it off as the worst game I had ever played (even worse than Superman 64), but I gave it a chance a few years ago. Honestly, I think what magic you choose makes a big difference. I noticed you stuck with the ol' tried and true Earth/Water route, which is obviously a pretty good method. When I played it a few years ago, I maxed out Wind and Fire and had a much better time. A ton of enemies are weak to wind, which makes the game a lot different than having to use avalanche over and over. Fire gets the vampiric touch, which makes melee worth using too. Just a consideration!
Ahh yes the Nintendo 64. During it's life I remember buying and trading my N64 twice because of the lack of games I like to play. There are a couple great RPGs but I don't turn on my N64 to play RPGs, mostly platformers and racing games.
+Classic Contagious Gaming Yep, My N64 for a long time was just the Zelda and Mario machine. A trend for Nintendo that's pretty much continued more or less to this day.
If you can find it. I would recommend trying The Gameboy Color verison. It was released about a year or two later, and actually has more substance, and it's faster.
Your embellishment made this game infinitely better than it actually is, and for that I applaud you, good sir. I am sorry you had to play this stinker, I remember buying it when I was young and I felt slighted that I had wasted my hard earned money on a game that I wanted to like, but just couldn't...
Hahaha, that opening. I can see that you truly hold this game in the highest regard. :P Wow, I love the dark twist you put on the story and Brian in general. Hahaha. That was awesome. I do plan on playing through this game, purely for the sake of having done so, and maybe I'll just make up my own story as the destroyer of worlds, seeking out this dark power to unleash it upon everyone. Mwahahaha!... or something like that. :P Great video!
If you want to see a scathing review, check out my review of Kingdom Heats: Re: Chain of Memories. I don't think I've ever been so disappointed in a game, lol
God forbid I love your reviews! You almost always have an optimistic attitude and very likeable persona. I do wish you reviewed more games you dislike, as it's a stark but familiar contrast to the norm of your style. Great job nonetheless :)
Thanks Lilly! I do have some plans for some less desirable games on the horizon. And at this point I've been playing several games for the first time, so you never know when I'll bump into one I'll dislike. :)
The elusive RPG on the N64!!!! This title has always tickled my curious bone. Hey man, great effort in the intro getting the game into the system :P It's like you don't like the game? oh this should be goooooood. High encounter rate? Bland story? Long fights? So what's the point! Nintendo really screwed up not pushing RPGs on their system. Playstation was killing it and there were some of the best RPGS ever coming out during this time. Imagine all the great games we should have had if nintendo hadn't let the genre fall apart. And this game is what we got? Obviously this team wasn't equipped to put out a quality title, but I wonder if the hardware itself prevented more teams from trying to program RPGs. Even Earthbound failed to launch. Derek, another excellent video. I noticed you keep your camera focus off of you. Is this intentional to showcase your collection behind you? I think I noticed this in another video... Anyway, the game sucks, but you rock! Very sad ending to your video :(
Well done dude, this is a fine, fine review. I don't see you do many negative reviews. In fact, and I could be wrong, but I can't recall you ever excluding anything from the Game Collection before. Am I wrong or is "Quest 64" (apart from having the most generic name I have ever heard) unprecedented in its awfulness? In any case, the Ram was strong with you in this review, haha.
I felt the same way about this game. I still have my copy from back in the day, in box. And I don't think I played it since. I just started checking out your channel and I'm digging it a lot! Just curious have you played Aidyn Chronicles The First Mage on the N64? It doesn't look pretty at all but I remember having fun with it back in the day.
+Sleep is For The Weak Hey thanks man! I own Aidyn Chroicles, but haven't played it yet. It's one I'm planning on making my way to eventually, but there are just sooo many games to review! :)
That's awesome! Not many people have heard of it, it's definitely interesting. I know how that goes, I have so many games to play myself. Thanks for the reply! Keep up the awesome work your vids rock! \m/
I played in the 90s and I like it, but mostly because for a time it was the only RPG on the Nintendo 64 and also in that time it was very rare to see an RPG with 3D environments (the RPG of the PS1 used to be like the SNES ones(like Wild Arms) or like FFVII where it's a 2D background with 3D characters drawn at front), I don't know if this was the first RPG with 3D environments but if not at least it was rare. Right now with a lot of more options to play it's not worth the time.
I had this game on my N64 and would always go back to it, just to say I beat it. I was a completionist when I was younger so, while the game was pretty lackluster, I did have some minor enjoyment, experimenting with the different elements and learning new skills. Took forever to level up and by the end of the game, most enemies were quick to kill with the right spell (Avalanche trivializing the final boss was a bit disappointing but that's kind of par for the course with this game). It wasn't the worst game I ever played, it just needed more direction in it's story telling and a better combat system that actually encouraged diversifying your spell usage, instead of just powering 1-2 Element trees (Earth and Water completely outclassed Fire and Air).
I remember playing this with my brother, we both could only afford games at garage sales. We both knew this game sucked when playing it, but we had nothing else so we pushed but just couldnt get into it more than a day or two.
One of the four Western-released RPGs on the Nintendo 64 (At least that I can recall) and it sucks a hot dick. This is why JRPG fans will never get warm-fuzzies for the 64... Among other reasons. I'll still play it eventually, just to be sure there's nothing salvageable, but I'll be damned if it's not one of the biggest disappointments in vidya.
Casp Osaurus this is the first time I've heard of Aidyn. the 64 was starved for rpgs. this is about the only one that got promotion. prominent ads, probably the most.
N64 RPGs, huh? Ever given Hybrid Heaven a try? Not many people liked it, but I thought it was a blast and really dug the RPG/action-adventure/fighting hybrid gameplay. It's also super cheap to buy so, if you think it stinks, you're only out of a couple bucks.
Did you know there is a game boy color port of this game called Quest: Brian's Journey? I've never finished it but I remember they actually added some plot to the game.
+Censored Games Fucking Suck That's a Hori Mini-Pad, and it's every bit as awesome as you think. It's a Japanese-exlcusive though, so you'll have to import it. They usually go around $60. This one was an anniversary gift from my wife. :)
I was so hyped when this game was coming out. I bought it around its release date and brought it to a friends house to play it with them. We were so confused and disappointed by the game. We were expecting something awesome like a Final Fantasy game.
This is my favorite video. The disappointment you expressed at the beginning of the video was priceless. But were you disappointed because you wasted your time on this game or is it because this game wasn't going to be part of your collection?
I enjoyed this game as a kid, and some parts of it do tickle that nostalgia feeling, mainly the Isle of Skye and its theme. Quest 64 could've been so much more than it was. I did finish the game, but it was a game made for a different time and I wouldn't recommend anyone go out of their way to play it. I enjoyed the combat system sometimes, but it did get extremely repetitive and encounter rates were out of control.
Welp, I was like 9 when this game came out, and remember somewhat enjoying it, as a kid of course...I never really bought it though, only rented at Blockbuster.
Wow, Derek, the way you described Bryan being a sociopath and all, you should have had a segment on Game Theories! But yeah, I got a copy of this, only made it pass half way and then...well, I gave it up. Definitely one of the N64's weakest titles!
oh snap, first Game Collection reject? Does this mean it's actually getting the boot, or will it hang in a permanently shelved state of purgatory? Awesome and funny review btw. If it wasn't for the stream chat theory crafting, I think you might have just given up. Or lost your mind, whichever came first.
+SeafoamSmiles Technically not the first reject. But it's the first one that wasn't a "soft" rejection, that's for sure. Other soft rejections includ Persona 3 "The Answer" and Lufia 1, and I believe Brain Lord as well (though I think that was actually mostly a gag.) :-P
I remember renting this game after seeing an ad for it from "Disney Adventures" mag. Matter of fact, it was my first N64 game I played when I got my system. I found it boring right off the bat. I thought it had promise. A real shame the N64 didn't dish out RPGs like PS1 did. Nevertheless, a great review!
I've always thought Quest 64 gets an even worse reputation, simply because of the lack of RPGS on the N64. If it had been on the playstation it might be considered, bad or even mediocre but not awful.
Back in the day I loved Quest 64, back when I first got into NSYNC! I played the game listening to my favorite boy band! That was my nostalgic memories! That and I used a game shark to beat the game! Dear god the ending sucked, but it was a fun RPG!
I remember renting and playing about a half hour and then quitting it for good. Anyone who had been playing the great psx rpg's couldn't play that garbage.
Never played this game, I knew it existed, but didn't appeal to me. There weren't many N64 RPGs either so I figure I would've grabbed every one there was. Although I did have a PSX so I had all the RPGs I needed over there.
I think I'm in the minority by saying that I actually really enjoyed this game! Sure it's mediocre, but I found the battle system intuitive and I enjoyed a lot of the soundtrack! I also have a lot of nostalgia for it too though.
The demon was named "Mammon"?!?!! Were there intentional Abrahamic themes, or did they just take names that sounded cool from here and there in the grand Square soft tradition?
The sad thing is, with a bit more work and effort put into it...it could have been a great entry game for people who want to get into RPGs, but felt intimidated by stuff like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. A simple RPG with simplified mechanics to help ease people into embracing the genre. A shame, really.
So much more to this game than you noticed. I’m reminded of old-school MMO‘s like EverQuest where you’re not given the story on a silver platter and you have to actually talk to the NPC‘s in order to piece things together. That makes the world more of a real living, breathing experience But most of that depends on the efforts and observations of the player. For a generation who is railroaded and spoon-fed through a gaming experience I can understand where you’re coming from.
Did you capture this footage on an emulator or the actual N64, because it has a fake CRT overlay look to it. It looks like the scanlines are uneven which happens when the game is played at a resolution that's not a multiple of the game's native resolution. Anyway, it's up to you how you want to capture your footage, but that filter you used doesn't look that great IMO.
Haha I enjoyed the video. I remember playing this as a wee lad and enjoying it, rose tinted goggles though, cause the game is truly awful. One nitpick, was it just me, or was the focus on the shelves behind you when you were talking on camera? You seemed blurry, and everything behind you seemed crisper. Am I crazy?
Nope, you're not crazy. It's unfortunately something that I didn't notice until I was done rendering, and had no time left to re-shoot the video. I'll get it next time though! :)
+Spell Dragon Yeah, I picked it up a little while back. I''m sure I'll revisit the console again sometime. Between Ogre Battle 64 and Paper Mario, there's at least a good 3 N64 reviews left to do. :)
back in the day Quest 64 was my first RPG ever it was so bad to me that it made me hate RPGs for years...it was until Final Fantasy 10 that i gave RPGs a chance again.. now late into my 20's i find my self playing through all these classics i passed on because of my hate of Quest 64 :D
Yep, i beat this game too. Some of the music is good, but it was never memorable to me. Watching this review reminds me of how tedious battles were, as even escaping took forever.
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Great video. This was the game that made me go back to the SNES when I was a teenager. I REALLY wanted this to be good, but nope.
That’s a good point. I actually owned an N64 before I later bought a used SNES as a kid. And it was a breath of fresh air to play so many good RPGs on the SNES, after being disappointed by this game, which had some things going for it (graphics, music, etc.), and yet turned out so joylessly mediocre.
Same here sorta but I never left the SNES Era. Nice name, big fan btw.
"Hmm.. What's my preferred method of dehydration?". In an age when everyone on social media is so blunt and vulgar that was mighty classy. You got my sub.
I...
uh, actually adore this game. I am under no illusion that it's actually good, nor would I recommend it to anyone except the curios...
But every time I play the game I have a ton of fun.
+HybridAngelZero It's honestly got a lot of charm. I think that if the game were given more money or more time it would be remembered very differently than it is today. And that was one of the points I tried to convey during the review. :)
@@SuperDerek I was actually really impressed you acknowledged how it's not just bad but FRUSTRATINGLY bad because somewhere, way deep inside the crap, there are a ton of really alluring high marks. Nobody ever talks about that!
you created a great story for this game.
Yeah it's pretty much a more colourful version of SMT Nocturne. lol
Just because you enjoy it doesn't change the fact it looks dull.
This came out the same year as Ocarina of Time, FFVIII, Xenogears, and Metal Gear Solid. Poor Quest64 never stood a chance.
This came out the same year as anything else
It didnt stand a chance:)
Um excuse me FF7 came out in 2020
@@toastertarts2990 oh damn i forgot time travellers brought it to the present
@@Mr3DLC any game coming out in 2014 - 2016 had a pretty easy time to make an impact compared to a lot of other time periods
FF8 came out in 1999
oh c'mon is not that bad, my 14yr old self enjoyed this game a lot when it first came out.
This game was complete garbage compared to the rpgs on Psx.
you can't be serious? you remember how buggy it was too right? "about the only issue Derek didn't mention probably because he felt bad for whoever designed it and didn't wanna call them out further" no bro this was just bad programming, the N64 at the time was well capable of handling what they had in mind for this game its just the devs failed to deliver, the game was a complete clusterfuck.
Jim Baily Beyond the Beyond is better than this garbage.
Jim Baily
Trust me it didn't stand the test of time.
This guy defended Hydlide. HYDLIDE.
But yes, Quest, one of the ONLY RPGs for the N64 (meaning the designers had nothing to go off of and were basically throwing stuff at the wall to see what stuck), is totally a plague that must be avoided and isn't worth being defended or looked at objectively.
Yknow unlike Hydlide. which "wasnt that bad"
The game was basically a shell that needed much much more.
This game is in need of a complete re-work. It COULD be great.
I agree. With some tweaking, it would have made a great beginner RPG for people who want to play RPGs, but find Final Fantasy and Xenoqears and the like too intimidating.
You described it perfectly when you said it was a little bit of water in a desert devoid of RPGs at the time. I really liked this game when I was younger pretty much only for that reason. I acknowledge it's very bad objectively but I can't help having a certain fondness and nostalgia for it.
Aidyn Chronicles, a turn based RPG for the N64 actually has a pretty similar combat system, in terms of movement anyway. While having a better story. Though it's also pretty uneven in terms of quality. I found it fun cause it's crazy how much you can customize your party in it.
I played this game in my youth, I enjoyed it even though I recognized some flaws the game had. I didn't have too much else to play.. I liked the earth element so I powered that up mostly until a bit later in the game when I found out that Water gives a very useful and important healing spell. Would I play this game again? I don't think I want to relive any nostalgia as the time investment would be too big for a seemingly mediocre experience with it's merits and flaws. The one thing that bothered me the most was not having a second or even third party member, just yourself against hoards of enemies almost always being outnumbered.
$5! I paid around $120 CAD for this game when it was released 😞
When I got home I was so pissed. This was the first thing I bought myself with the money I made from my first job. I ended up selling my 64 shortly after that and buying a Playstation.
Same with me and my older brother. We saved up together for it brought it home i wanna say the day it came out.. and we were both super pissed.
I love your videos dude, you really have a solid show with good info. I always like checking out what you got to say on games like this!
I found you through the Goemon review.
I remember being 12 and renting this game from blockbuster. It was really hard playing the first hour without dying. All i could rely to initially survive was a loaf of bread. There was no real story the first hour but i figured it would build up. Sad to hear nothing came of this. This game had some seriouse potential in its time.
Omg!Such nostalgia!I remember playing this game a lot back in the day.Fantastic review!
Wow join the few, the elite, the nearly dead but somehow survived great men who somehow finished this monstrosity
Not in the game collection?! =O
A historic day indeed. I think that's the first time you've said that, even though you've not recommended other games.
Really good review! Just fix the camera focus next time :P
My wife and I bought this game at a retro store since we had both played it a bit as kids, and we gave up after we discovered the abysmal encounter rate. God bless your willingness to carry on and actually beat it to confirm that it didn't somehow miraculously become amazing lol. Seriously, someone give Derek a pizza or something for not losing his mind beating this garbage lolol
I liked this game as a kid.
great review. i never played this myself. and had no plans to. and i'm glad.
Hey, not a bad review. When I used to rent this game as a kid, I swore it off as the worst game I had ever played (even worse than Superman 64), but I gave it a chance a few years ago. Honestly, I think what magic you choose makes a big difference. I noticed you stuck with the ol' tried and true Earth/Water route, which is obviously a pretty good method. When I played it a few years ago, I maxed out Wind and Fire and had a much better time. A ton of enemies are weak to wind, which makes the game a lot different than having to use avalanche over and over. Fire gets the vampiric touch, which makes melee worth using too. Just a consideration!
Ahh yes the Nintendo 64. During it's life I remember buying and trading my N64 twice because of the lack of games I like to play. There are a couple great RPGs but I don't turn on my N64 to play RPGs, mostly platformers and racing games.
+Classic Contagious Gaming Yep, My N64 for a long time was just the Zelda and Mario machine. A trend for Nintendo that's pretty much continued more or less to this day.
I love the intro of just laying the cart down on the console like UGH lol
If you can find it. I would recommend trying The Gameboy Color verison. It was released about a year or two later, and actually has more substance, and it's faster.
man I remember renting this POS back in the day and hated it so bad LOL
Same here man. Anyone who thought it was good needs their head examined 🤣
I just have to say, Congratulations for sticking it out. I've not been able to do that.
Your embellishment made this game infinitely better than it actually is, and for that I applaud you, good sir. I am sorry you had to play this stinker, I remember buying it when I was young and I felt slighted that I had wasted my hard earned money on a game that I wanted to like, but just couldn't...
Hahaha, that opening. I can see that you truly hold this game in the highest regard. :P Wow, I love the dark twist you put on the story and Brian in general. Hahaha. That was awesome. I do plan on playing through this game, purely for the sake of having done so, and maybe I'll just make up my own story as the destroyer of worlds, seeking out this dark power to unleash it upon everyone. Mwahahaha!... or something like that. :P Great video!
Was wondering if I'd ever come across a game that didn't belong in the collection. This was definitely one of the funnier reviews you've made lol.
If you want to see a scathing review, check out my review of Kingdom Heats: Re: Chain of Memories. I don't think I've ever been so disappointed in a game, lol
@@SuperDerek I tried playing that game several years back and really hated it, so that sounds like a fantastic suggestion.
God forbid I love your reviews! You almost always have an optimistic attitude and very likeable persona. I do wish you reviewed more games you dislike, as it's a stark but familiar contrast to the norm of your style. Great job nonetheless :)
Thanks Lilly! I do have some plans for some less desirable games on the horizon. And at this point I've been playing several games for the first time, so you never know when I'll bump into one I'll dislike. :)
I humbly await those reviews haha but in the meantime I'll settle for nostalgia and a cup of coffee XD
The elusive RPG on the N64!!!! This title has always tickled my curious bone. Hey man, great effort in the intro getting the game into the system :P It's like you don't like the game? oh this should be goooooood.
High encounter rate? Bland story? Long fights? So what's the point! Nintendo really screwed up not pushing RPGs on their system. Playstation was killing it and there were some of the best RPGS ever coming out during this time. Imagine all the great games we should have had if nintendo hadn't let the genre fall apart. And this game is what we got? Obviously this team wasn't equipped to put out a quality title, but I wonder if the hardware itself prevented more teams from trying to program RPGs. Even Earthbound failed to launch.
Derek, another excellent video. I noticed you keep your camera focus off of you. Is this intentional to showcase your collection behind you? I think I noticed this in another video... Anyway, the game sucks, but you rock! Very sad ending to your video :(
Well done dude, this is a fine, fine review. I don't see you do many negative reviews. In fact, and I could be wrong, but I can't recall you ever excluding anything from the Game Collection before. Am I wrong or is "Quest 64" (apart from having the most generic name I have ever heard) unprecedented in its awfulness? In any case, the Ram was strong with you in this review, haha.
I remember when I got this game when it came out. I think Quest 64 is what taught me what disappointment was as a kid, lol
Beating the game back then was worth it at long last after 20 years...for the fact that i can truly enjoy the genius that was this review.
Looooved this one. 6:00 Oh my god YES you put it in. Beyond horror. 6:50 was the cherry on top. 2:50 - 3:32 is by far the best part of the review.
Haha, thanks +Mothra! The review was lots of fun to write and edit. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)
I felt the same way about this game. I still have my copy from back in the day, in box. And I don't think I played it since. I just started checking out your channel and I'm digging it a lot! Just curious have you played Aidyn Chronicles The First Mage on the N64? It doesn't look pretty at all but I remember having fun with it back in the day.
+Sleep is For The Weak Hey thanks man! I own Aidyn Chroicles, but haven't played it yet. It's one I'm planning on making my way to eventually, but there are just sooo many games to review! :)
That's awesome! Not many people have heard of it, it's definitely interesting. I know how that goes, I have so many games to play myself. Thanks for the reply! Keep up the awesome work your vids rock! \m/
Was so hyped for this when I saw an article about it. Rented it from Blockbuster and was so confused lol.
02:52 Marionasty! LOL when I was a kid playing this I thought it was a Super Mario reference.
I played in the 90s and I like it, but mostly because for a time it was the only RPG on the Nintendo 64 and also in that time it was very rare to see an RPG with 3D environments (the RPG of the PS1 used to be like the SNES ones(like Wild Arms) or like FFVII where it's a 2D background with 3D characters drawn at front), I don't know if this was the first RPG with 3D environments but if not at least it was rare.
Right now with a lot of more options to play it's not worth the time.
Next review, Aidyn Chronicles.
I had this game on my N64 and would always go back to it, just to say I beat it. I was a completionist when I was younger so, while the game was pretty lackluster, I did have some minor enjoyment, experimenting with the different elements and learning new skills. Took forever to level up and by the end of the game, most enemies were quick to kill with the right spell (Avalanche trivializing the final boss was a bit disappointing but that's kind of par for the course with this game).
It wasn't the worst game I ever played, it just needed more direction in it's story telling and a better combat system that actually encouraged diversifying your spell usage, instead of just powering 1-2 Element trees (Earth and Water completely outclassed Fire and Air).
ProJared did a really good review explaining why the battle system is broken.
I remember playing this with my brother, we both could only afford games at garage sales. We both knew this game sucked when playing it, but we had nothing else so we pushed but just couldnt get into it more than a day or two.
One of the four Western-released RPGs on the Nintendo 64 (At least that I can recall) and it sucks a hot dick. This is why JRPG fans will never get warm-fuzzies for the 64... Among other reasons. I'll still play it eventually, just to be sure there's nothing salvageable, but I'll be damned if it's not one of the biggest disappointments in vidya.
+Casposaurus - The Channel That Hugs Back I was quite saddened by the lack of warm-fuzzies from the N64 library. :(
Paper Mario is great and all, but it doesn't make up for an entire console. Now, Ogre Battle on the other hand...
+Casp Osaurus so this, paper mario, and ogre battle. what's the fourth one
Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage
Casp Osaurus
this is the first time I've heard of Aidyn. the 64 was starved for rpgs. this is about the only one that got promotion. prominent ads, probably the most.
Where does your intro music come from? It is super wicked.
I make it for him
N64 RPGs, huh? Ever given Hybrid Heaven a try? Not many people liked it, but I thought it was a blast and really dug the RPG/action-adventure/fighting hybrid gameplay. It's also super cheap to buy so, if you think it stinks, you're only out of a couple bucks.
Did you know there is a game boy color port of this game called Quest: Brian's Journey? I've never finished it but I remember they actually added some plot to the game.
Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute.
Is that a Nel Zelpher figurine on your shelf at 0:08? Holy crap, that's awesome, where'dja get it?
Indeed it is! I got it in a lot of imports I bought from my buddy Jimmy Hapa over at ImportGamingFTW! :)
Lol. Love your reviews so much.
rpg's do not need decision making
When I first saw the upload I thought you were going to praise the heck out of this game, so thank god I watched it and confirmed otherwise lok
Hehe, I beat Quest 64 back in the day. One of the biggest wastes of time in my life. :P
agreed
QUESTION. what is that Controller and where can I get it?
+Censored Games Fucking Suck That's a Hori Mini-Pad, and it's every bit as awesome as you think. It's a Japanese-exlcusive though, so you'll have to import it. They usually go around $60. This one was an anniversary gift from my wife. :)
SuperDerek RPGs damn well you're lucky to have her xD
The N64's anti-aliasing is killing me 😷😷
No offence
I was so hyped when this game was coming out. I bought it around its release date and brought it to a friends house to play it with them. We were so confused and disappointed by the game. We were expecting something awesome like a Final Fantasy game.
This is my favorite video. The disappointment you expressed at the beginning of the video was priceless. But were you disappointed because you wasted your time on this game or is it because this game wasn't going to be part of your collection?
This game had so much potential
This review is probably more fun than the game. Had a real good time watching.
Bwaaah you sound so much like Lockstin! Good review
I think Brian was after that book in an attempt to destroy the world now
I enjoyed this game as a kid, and some parts of it do tickle that nostalgia feeling, mainly the Isle of Skye and its theme. Quest 64 could've been so much more than it was. I did finish the game, but it was a game made for a different time and I wouldn't recommend anyone go out of their way to play it. I enjoyed the combat system sometimes, but it did get extremely repetitive and encounter rates were out of control.
Welp, I was like 9 when this game came out, and remember somewhat enjoying it, as a kid of course...I never really bought it though, only rented at Blockbuster.
I love this game!
Me too!
Same.
Wow, Derek, the way you described Bryan being a sociopath and all, you should have had a segment on Game Theories!
But yeah, I got a copy of this, only made it pass half way and then...well, I gave it up. Definitely one of the N64's weakest titles!
oh snap, first Game Collection reject? Does this mean it's actually getting the boot, or will it hang in a permanently shelved state of purgatory?
Awesome and funny review btw. If it wasn't for the stream chat theory crafting, I think you might have just given up. Or lost your mind, whichever came first.
+SeafoamSmiles Technically not the first reject. But it's the first one that wasn't a "soft" rejection, that's for sure. Other soft rejections includ Persona 3 "The Answer" and Lufia 1, and I believe Brain Lord as well (though I think that was actually mostly a gag.) :-P
I remember renting this game after seeing an ad for it from "Disney Adventures" mag. Matter of fact, it was my first N64 game I played when I got my system. I found it boring right off the bat. I thought it had promise. A real shame the N64 didn't dish out RPGs like PS1 did. Nevertheless, a great review!
Hey man, if you are tired of this game send it my way ;)
I've been wanting to play this ever since I saw it in the rental store back in the day.
Notice how in the thumbnail, SuperDerek didn't smile but cringed, I guess.
I've always thought Quest 64 gets an even worse reputation, simply because of the lack of RPGS on the N64. If it had been on the playstation it might be considered, bad or even mediocre but not awful.
Dummies. A Dragon Warrior game on the N64 would've made a killing.
Playing this game with my roommate loving it
Wow, I felt about a bit sad and interested during your review. Good job dude, you made a boring game into a good review. Even though i like Quest 64.
Back in the day I loved Quest 64, back when I first got into NSYNC! I played the game listening to my favorite boy band! That was my nostalgic memories! That and I used a game shark to beat the game! Dear god the ending sucked, but it was a fun RPG!
I remember renting and playing about a half hour and then quitting it for good. Anyone who had been playing the great psx rpg's couldn't play that garbage.
Never played this game, I knew it existed, but didn't appeal to me. There weren't many N64 RPGs either so I figure I would've grabbed every one there was. Although I did have a PSX so I had all the RPGs I needed over there.
Ah memories!
I think I'm in the minority by saying that I actually really enjoyed this game! Sure it's mediocre, but I found the battle system intuitive and I enjoyed a lot of the soundtrack! I also have a lot of nostalgia for it too though.
You used framemeister for this?
Nope, just a regular N64 using S-Video. :)
The demon was named "Mammon"?!?!! Were there intentional Abrahamic themes, or did they just take names that sounded cool from here and there in the grand Square soft tradition?
I got this game from a pawn shop when i was a kid that shit was hard
nice ending :D a little hard. I wish there were more n64 games even if they are not as good as zelda or banjo.
Bro you had me laughing so hard at this
Are those custom made boxes?
+wenchwogg Yeah, they're "universal game cases" with covers downloaded from thecoverproject.net :)
The sad thing is, with a bit more work and effort put into it...it could have been a great entry game for people who want to get into RPGs, but felt intimidated by stuff like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. A simple RPG with simplified mechanics to help ease people into embracing the genre. A shame, really.
So much more to this game than you noticed. I’m reminded of old-school MMO‘s like EverQuest where you’re not given the story on a silver platter and you have to actually talk to the NPC‘s in order to piece things together. That makes the world more of a real living, breathing experience But most of that depends on the efforts and observations of the player. For a generation who is railroaded and spoon-fed through a gaming experience I can understand where you’re coming from.
I'm… not a patron anymore?
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Nice review, I knew there was something up with Brian. Turns out he was evil all along...
+chutoy Oh god, that's mortifying! My list got screwed up! I need to fix this. I'm adding an annotation. brb...
+chutoy There, I just added an annotation. I'm really sorry man. Will never happen again.
+SuperDerek RPGs lol it's cool, no worries
wait...he wasn't smiling in the thumbnail...
Did you capture this footage on an emulator or the actual N64, because it has a fake CRT overlay look to it. It looks like the scanlines are uneven which happens when the game is played at a resolution that's not a multiple of the game's native resolution. Anyway, it's up to you how you want to capture your footage, but that filter you used doesn't look that great IMO.
+MrDrinkingLysol He might also be using an upscaler like an XRGB or something that has the option to add scanlines.
So...you don't like the old time bikes hey....I always liked this one but honestly i have never really put a ton of time into it
First RPG I ever played. This game was so bad. I would always go the wrong direction after a battle. Was so frustrating.
Haha I enjoyed the video.
I remember playing this as a wee lad and enjoying it, rose tinted goggles though, cause the game is truly awful.
One nitpick, was it just me, or was the focus on the shelves behind you when you were talking on camera? You seemed blurry, and everything behind you seemed crisper. Am I crazy?
Nope, you're not crazy. It's unfortunately something that I didn't notice until I was done rendering, and had no time left to re-shoot the video. I'll get it next time though! :)
five bucks I got ripped off with Q64 for more
This game is like water in a desert... If someone pissed in it. Lol
I was so angry I bought this game I immediately took it back and demanded a better game. I got Mario karts instead. Thank god
If you have the urge to play n64 RPGs, try Aydin Chronicles. The best n64 rpg, for what that's worth.
+Spell Dragon Yeah, I picked it up a little while back. I''m sure I'll revisit the console again sometime. Between Ogre Battle 64 and Paper Mario, there's at least a good 3 N64 reviews left to do. :)
I remember liking and hating this game as a kid.
Ugh, glad i avoided this game as a kid. Thanks for the confirmation...:)
back in the day Quest 64 was my first RPG ever it was so bad to me that it made me hate RPGs for years...it was until Final Fantasy 10 that i gave RPGs a chance again.. now late into my 20's i find my self playing through all these classics i passed on because of my hate of Quest 64 :D
+Bori Gaming Think of it like saving them up for a rainy day. Er.. Decade. :)
so do u think it was a rushed title? or just simply a bad game for no reason
I'm almost certain the game was a victim of a rushed timeline or lost funding, maybe both.
+SuperDerek RPGs so would u ever consider doing the phantasy star series? or did u ever like those games? i think it would fit your channel well
Ever play Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage? An epic adventure in mediocrity. Somehow I played it for over 100 hours and beat it back in the late 90s.
Yep, i beat this game too. Some of the music is good, but it was never memorable to me. Watching this review reminds me of how tedious battles were, as even escaping took forever.
I remember renting this at Blockbuster back in the 90's. I found it boring. I tried it again as a adult and I still couldn't get into it.