Fun fact: the producer of "Road & Track's Need for Speed" and I went back and forth on music (or lackthereof).. He INSISTED that we put no music in stating, "when I drive fast I turn the music off". I said, "well, I street race probably a LOT more than you and it's music on all day, everyday". Needless to say, I stopped working on it and went back to work on my bread and butter, the Strike Series (I think it was Urban Strike or maybe Soviet Strike at that point...)
@@GameSack different hardware, different teams, but no he was still on it. I think the difference is he didn't have the bandwidth excuse on the other hardware and people probably complained about no music.
@@tonybarnes2920 I definitely turn the music off in racing games 🤣 Yeah, the 3DO was out of bandwidth. All that video streaming - no room for music and it's a more realistic experience IMO. The strike series was great!
GameSack has been through a ton in my life. Went through a divorce, quit drinking alcohol, got saved, etc... but GameSack has had my back since day one
“Gamesack Humor” is its own special thing and I have grown to adore it. Both Joe and Dave. “He’s been terrorizing the tri-county area…” made me laugh out loud.
An interesting and useful feature in the 3DO version of Need for Speed is that you have 3 types of steering. Normal steering by pressing left and right. Fast/sharp steering with down-left and down-right, and slow steering with up-left and up-right
You sir are a RUclips gaming legend. Your videos bring joy to many hearts. These comparison videos are my favorite. That being said, I do prefer Zombies Ate My Neighbors on the Genesis.
Hellfire and R-Type on the PCE-CD instantly come to mind as having inferior music to their Mega Drive / Arcade versions.. but this is probably a bit subjective to dress up as authoritative.
Hey Joe, quick correction: you can actually play with traffic and cops on Need for Speed for Saturn and PS1 if you choose head to head mode and play on the 3 original 3DO tracks (Coastal, Alpine, City). And both Saturn and PS1 version has 3 FMV intros, they are all the same and are played randomly whenever you turn on the game.
Cheers for the mention in the ending skit 👍. Much appreciated 😊 By the way, have you ever played the Japanese version of Saturn Need For Speed featuring only Nissan cars. It's vastly inferior. You can't even crash the cars. I'm guessing because Nissan wasn't in to that.
Hell yeah man Retro Core is awesome! I originally did have the Nissan game in the script but then I removed it. I actually don't like it as much because the car selection is boring. But you can use the analog controller, so there's that.
@@GameSackThanks man! Yeah, the only good thing about the Japanese release is the analogue control option. Everything else sucks even down to the weird ass case the game comes in.
I was a senior in high school in 1990 when my step Dad bought the Turbo Grafx CD for me and my brother, he spoiled us big time at Christmas. I was fortunate enough to experience Valis 2 and 3 on the Turbo Grafts CD and Valis 3 on the Genesis. As I got older and had my first son in 1995 sacrifices had to be made so owning the latest in technology for a home video game console was put on the back burner. Heck yeah I wanted a 3DO and Saturn when they launched! Great video and it really makes me appreciate my step Dad for going out of his way to make me and my brother happy….
I have two flights with a long layover in between tomorrow. This and the compilation episodes will help the day pass quickly. Thank you for all you do, Joe.
Doesnt matter that there are other channels out there. Your style and personality is unique and i will certainly watch any future comparison videos right here. Gamesack ❤
i have a lot of fond memories with the 3do version of Need For Speed as well. The jerk guy you race against had a certain charm, the graphics were amazing for the time, and it's the only racing game I've ever liked enough to learn manual gears on. I remember it being really neat when you got far enough to drive through the forest on one of the tracks. That was really cool looking back then.
I’m always amazed at the way DS versions of multi platform games worked out. Disgaea, Jagged Alliance, EndWar, Front Mission, and Star Trek: Tactical Assault.
I had the MS-DOS version of The Need for Speed. I was amazed by the graphics on my crappy video card and the music coming from my Sound Blaster 16 made gave me goosebumps.
Zombies Ate My Neighbors on the SNES is such a fantastic two-player game. The password level-select system isn't that great because you'll start with base weapons and items if you use it.
I always look forward to your videos Joe. Just commenting for the YT algorithm, and to say I've watched all your videos more than once. All the best for the new year Joe.
Sure it's nice that Zombies's passwords are only 4 digits, but you really wish they weren't because they don't encode your inventory, which means skipping ahead means you start with nothing but your water spray gun, which makes later levels next to impossible.
My request for a game to see on multiple platforms is - Joe & Mac by Data East. Great game!!! Cartoony caveman adventure platformer type game. I rented and loved that game on snes. Looks like it was in arcades, snes, amiga, nes, gameboy, and mega drive/ genesis. A boy can dream. Thanks for all your hard work and content. I’ve been going back and watching for weeks! The nostalgia is amazing. Peace!
It's kind of interesting how one video game straddled the two halves of the 90s with Need for Speed. The 3DO release, pure early 90s. The PSX release, late 90s vibes. Minor changes make them feel an era apart.
I've created a spreadsheet that displays all common words by Joe in his videos and sorted them by frequency. Number 1: Parallax, 2: Sega, 3: Scrolling. Love ya Joe these videos are amazing 👍👍👍
I grew up with the Genesis version of Zombies Ate My Neighbors, and loved it. It is pretty much the same game as the SNES version, so either version is great in my book, though the SNES soundtrack is better. I had the 6-button controller, so the controls weren't much of an issue for me. I remember reading about the hidden flamethrower and finding the secret spot, but being really confused to why I couldn't actually find the weapon. Did not know it was only in the SNES version for some reason until much later. This has been the game I've always wanted a modern sequel to. Ghoul Patrol is a sequel, but I heard it wasn't that great, cause it wasn't originally developed as the game's sequel (I have both games on Switch now so I should try it). But there hasn't been anything since. I always thought a sequel would have been great for the DS/3DS as the bottom screen could have the radar and other elements while the top could be the gameplay. It's such a fun and unique game that just hasn't been replicated since.
Correction, YS The Oath in Felghana was made for the PC in 2005 and later ported to the PSP, you can find it on Steam for a very attractive price and the game runs perfectly, but the Nintendo Switch is due to receive a remaster of it soon so I recommend waiting for its release.
Oh, as for the car licensing in NFS - there was none. Same with Test Drive (NFS is the spiritual successor from the same team). The figured they could get away with it as they had Road & Track onboard. That's why there are no manufacturer logos or official fonts anywhere. No way in Hell you'd get away with that today. You can read all about it in issue 3 of NZ Retro Magazine that you're also featured in, Joe :P I wish that was a shameless plug but the mag is no more...
How was there never a remake made for Zombies Ate My Neighbors after all this time?! It's got to be one of the most universally loved classic games that still hasn't been officially revisited.
Sweet Jebus do I love Need For Speed on the 3DO. Yes, the Saturn version has a superior frame rate and gameplay, but the 3DO has the guy with the 90's TUUUUDE!! 😃
Yes! Please cover the Y’s 4s! I’m so fascinated by the differences in those, even with the canon version we have now, because I remember the one version having an interesting ending.
A whole episode of games that had a version on all three of SNES, Genesis and TG16 would be interesting, though I'm not sure how many games actually fit this criteria
It was awesome that the Saturn version of NFS could be played in 2 players even in the history mode. I think I never saw a racing game with 2 players in history mode after 16 bits.
33:5036:18 No, it's not. The fairy necklace keeps Garland from coming back after you defeat him and leave Galbalan's Island, so you don't have to fight him a second time when you re-enter. If you don't believe me, try it.
There is a much easier way to grind for levels in Ys III. This was done on the SNES version, not sure if it will work on any other versions. The spot is at the end of Tigray Mine 2. Position yourself where the Raddel enemy can't touch you, but you can kill it and it respawns without you moving. Now, place something on the attack button so Adol will keep attacking. I usually do this before I go to bed. When I wake up I have a fully leveled Adol with max ring power and gold as well. A family member discovered this and since then, I have been finding other games I can use this on to level up while I sleep or go to work or whatever. This was my first introduction to AFK grinding or more like AFC. Also regarding Ys: The Oath in Felghana, It was first released for Windows in Japan in June 2005, then for the PSP in Japan in April 2010 and later in North America and Europe. The American PC version was localized by Xseed Games in March 2012 (info from Wikipedia). I have both the PC and PSP versions and I like the PSP version a little more because of the Double Boost and New Game+.
I actually like how NFS1 looks. It's got a charm. It's like in that middle between realism and Pixel-art. It's just nice to look at! I vaguely remember playing the PC version at school once back in the day.
I thought you were gonna let us all down, Joe by only covering the saturn port of Need for Speed. I am ashamed I doubted you! Great to see the comparison as the PS version was the only one I had played at the time maaaaaany moooooons agooooo. Great episode, love this format and feel free to talk about less popular games. With so many *Cough-inferior-cough* youtubers doing retro stuff it's always good to see something a little more obscure and less known. We generally watch Game Sack for your take specifically so feel free to experiment. And happy new year to you, sir! Still one of my all time favourite youtubers. Keep up the great work!
Ys III on TGCD has choppy scrolling, but the input and character control is done at 60fps. That's why the choppy scrolling is easy to get used to; because Adol controls fine and responsive. The music really sets the environment. I played the SNES and MD versions back in the day as well, but the lack of the CD sound track - I always went back to the CD version. The TGCD version barely uses any of the system's color sub-palettes. Like 2 for the BG layer... out of 16. No idea why they did that. That has nothing to do with it being an original CD 2.0 game either.
That was a hefty sack you have there Mr Joe. So full after the holidays and now you are all spent.....keep it coming....next week same time for another load.
Of course I have wondered about the differences between different versions of multiplatform titles. That's why, besides Game Sack, I also watch Console Wars. Are we doin this?!
Great video as always. I always hated the non-3do versions of Need for Speed. They switched from sim to arcade racer and I believe it was a totally different team that ported it too. When I first "upgraded" to the PS1 version I was taken in by the better frame rate and sense of speed, but after spending time with it, the car mechanics felt so much less impressive. I still regularly play the 3DO version hah. I do have to adjust to the sluggish controls and framerate, but once I do, I still have such a great time trying to beat my (and friends) best scores.
At one point I had both SNES and Genesis versions of Ys 3 and decided to do my own comparison. It’s definitely a strange feeling playing basically the same game on different platforms. Sure you have notable differences but essentially the same thing. Really wish there were more game that could straight up compare the SNES and Genesis like this! That way we could definitely prove which system was, in fact, the best of the two! In the end though, it really depends on your preference 😂
I mean it's probably better that games are pretty much the same across platforms but I am definitely nostalgic for when they were different. It was fun to rent the Genesis/SNES versions to see how they differed and in some cases like Mortal Kombat, I owned both versions because they were different enough to warrant it.
Yeah I liked it when they were different to. I like playing the different versions of Mortal Kombat, especially the Snes where it's sweat & the finishing moves like Johnny Cage are funny as he sticks his foot into you.
What are some other games with multiplatform releases that you'd dare me to compare in the future?
Mortal Kombat sega vs snes?
Grandia , Saturn vs ps1 .
Ghostbusters. Most versions suck ass but there's some differences across them.
Resident Evil 2 Dreamcast vs ps1 vs n64 vs GameCube
Any Fighting games, remastered vs original, Resident Evil series, Street Fighter series, Marvel vs Capcom series, Alpha series
Fun fact: the producer of "Road & Track's Need for Speed" and I went back and forth on music (or lackthereof).. He INSISTED that we put no music in stating, "when I drive fast I turn the music off". I said, "well, I street race probably a LOT more than you and it's music on all day, everyday". Needless to say, I stopped working on it and went back to work on my bread and butter, the Strike Series (I think it was Urban Strike or maybe Soviet Strike at that point...)
For real? That's interesting. Did the producer change for the PS and Saturn versions?
You're a legend sir. 🫡
Btw, later console versions are based on the NFS:SE for DOS, correct?
@@GameSack different hardware, different teams, but no he was still on it. I think the difference is he didn't have the bandwidth excuse on the other hardware and people probably complained about no music.
@@tonybarnes2920 I definitely turn the music off in racing games 🤣 Yeah, the 3DO was out of bandwidth. All that video streaming - no room for music and it's a more realistic experience IMO.
The strike series was great!
GameSack has been through a ton in my life. Went through a divorce, quit drinking alcohol, got saved, etc... but GameSack has had my back since day one
One thing about Game Sack, is that I always feel welcomed to it.
“Gamesack Humor” is its own special thing and I have grown to adore it. Both Joe and Dave. “He’s been terrorizing the tri-county area…” made me laugh out loud.
An interesting and useful feature in the 3DO version of Need for Speed is that you have 3 types of steering. Normal steering by pressing left and right. Fast/sharp steering with down-left and down-right, and slow steering with up-left and up-right
@@FranklinK232 it's my fave racing game of all time - HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS!?!?!?
Dare to Compare is my new favorite series from Game Sack. Thank you, Joe! 😄
No, thank you!
You sir are a RUclips gaming legend. Your videos bring joy to many hearts. These comparison videos are my favorite. That being said, I do prefer Zombies Ate My Neighbors on the Genesis.
Currently sick in bed as I'm writing so thank you for making this recovery more tolerable, Mr. Joe Sack. 🙏
God bless you.
Is that Camille from Zeta Gundam?
@wieldylattice3015 Absolutely (Kamille's a man's name).
same bro
You’re not alone 😂
The Valis comparison gave me an episode idea: CD-rom games with worst music and sound than their cartridge equivalents.
Yeah, this is a great idea! I would love to see this comparison!
I think that’s would be hard to find too many examples of
Hellfire and R-Type on the PCE-CD instantly come to mind as having inferior music to their Mega Drive / Arcade versions.. but this is probably a bit subjective to dress up as authoritative.
Neat idea!
The King of Fighters 94, I almost broke the CD because of the awful arranged soundtrack.
The little frown "Lames" does was great😂😂.
Lol it got me good
Hey Joe, quick correction: you can actually play with traffic and cops on Need for Speed for Saturn and PS1 if you choose head to head mode and play on the 3 original 3DO tracks (Coastal, Alpine, City).
And both Saturn and PS1 version has 3 FMV intros, they are all the same and are played randomly whenever you turn on the game.
Cheers for the mention in the ending skit 👍. Much appreciated 😊
By the way, have you ever played the Japanese version of Saturn Need For Speed featuring only Nissan cars. It's vastly inferior. You can't even crash the cars. I'm guessing because Nissan wasn't in to that.
Hell yeah man Retro Core is awesome! I originally did have the Nissan game in the script but then I removed it. I actually don't like it as much because the car selection is boring. But you can use the analog controller, so there's that.
@@GameSackThanks man!
Yeah, the only good thing about the Japanese release is the analogue control option. Everything else sucks even down to the weird ass case the game comes in.
That was so rad for Joe to give you a shout out Mark!
@@vix_in_japan His channel deserves more love.
@@GameSack Sure does! As always a class act :)
I was waiting 13 years for episode two of dare to compare. 😢 A day of joy and what a great way to start the new year.
That’s it! Are we doin this?!
Beat me to it.
@@TheRealGladstone lol me too, Im so glad to know there are so many fans.
This is Console waaaaars!! Under rated Chanel.
@@AlexxxPerales Babes in Sega!
@@romefox The old episodes were really good. nowadays the "sketches" are pretty bad.
Sometimes I let 2-3 weeks of Sack pass me by so I have a longer chunk to binge
Console Wars!! They are great, so happy for the mention!
The first, fresh Sack of 2025!
Ayooo Pause 😂
as opposed to the last, gamey sack of 2024
I was a senior in high school in 1990 when my step Dad bought the Turbo Grafx CD for me and my brother, he spoiled us big time at Christmas. I was fortunate enough to experience Valis 2 and 3 on the Turbo Grafts CD and Valis 3 on the Genesis. As I got older and had my first son in 1995 sacrifices had to be made so owning the latest in technology for a home video game console was put on the back burner. Heck yeah I wanted a 3DO and Saturn when they launched! Great video and it really makes me appreciate my step Dad for going out of his way to make me and my brother happy….
So jealous, never played either Valis, buddy had it, was awesome just watching him play for hours
I have two flights with a long layover in between tomorrow. This and the compilation episodes will help the day pass quickly. Thank you for all you do, Joe.
Doesnt matter that there are other channels out there.
Your style and personality is unique and i will certainly watch any future comparison videos right here.
Gamesack ❤
Love this episode. You always do such a great comparison. Man... I hadn't played Valis 3 in forever. Had the TurboGrafx version.
5:20 Thaaats it are we DOIN THIS!!
😂right, I suppose we are
Once again thanks for the content Joe. As soon as you stop so does my will to live; NO PRESSURE! :]
You'll never walk alone, Joe! Have a happy New Year, dude!
i have a lot of fond memories with the 3do version of Need For Speed as well. The jerk guy you race against had a certain charm, the graphics were amazing for the time, and it's the only racing game I've ever liked enough to learn manual gears on. I remember it being really neat when you got far enough to drive through the forest on one of the tracks. That was really cool looking back then.
I love how your closeup/callout/detail shots feature CRT scanlines, Joe. Very tasteful.
Love these kind of episodes. Thanks GameSack ❤
there we go, now i can get to sleep! ❤
please do more of these multiplatform comparisons!! they are my favorite.
I laid down in bed to watch this a little before noon and accidentally took a nap lol
I’m always amazed at the way DS versions of multi platform games worked out. Disgaea, Jagged Alliance, EndWar, Front Mission, and Star Trek: Tactical Assault.
Thanks to still making videos! I really enjoy them! Greetings from México
Man that intro is incredible. Well done.
Finally after 13 years of waiting we got a sequel to my favourite game sack series! Nice!
I had the MS-DOS version of The Need for Speed. I was amazed by the graphics on my crappy video card and the music coming from my Sound Blaster 16 made gave me goosebumps.
Zombies Ate My Neighbors on the SNES is such a fantastic two-player game. The password level-select system isn't that great because you'll start with base weapons and items if you use it.
I always look forward to your videos Joe. Just commenting for the YT algorithm, and to say I've watched all your videos more than once.
All the best for the new year Joe.
When I saw Oath of Felghana was coming to the Switch I was super happy. Can't wait!
Sure it's nice that Zombies's passwords are only 4 digits, but you really wish they weren't because they don't encode your inventory, which means skipping ahead means you start with nothing but your water spray gun, which makes later levels next to impossible.
Exactly. That's why I always play the game from the very beginning and never use passwords
Save states certainly help these days...
joe doesn't play games enough to realize something like this, and ends up giving a lot of useless takes.
@@SuperGaknar 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@SuperGaknar when you uploading your gameplay videos?
My request for a game to see on multiple platforms is - Joe & Mac by Data East. Great game!!! Cartoony caveman adventure platformer type game. I rented and loved that game on snes. Looks like it was in arcades, snes, amiga, nes, gameboy, and mega drive/ genesis. A boy can dream. Thanks for all your hard work and content. I’ve been going back and watching for weeks! The nostalgia is amazing. Peace!
I appreciate the fact that the Ys series is still going strong. I enjoyed the more recent entries and look forward to the new one.
That Valis move to the edge to jump, I've played too many 90s platformers to not trust like that
That Statue of Liberty! We used to play NFS on my 3D0 and would always say "A planet where Apes evolved to race men?!" on that track.
Yo joe!! Good to see you, I love a comparison. I’ll enjoy this one especially!! Many thanks 🙏
Love this game. Soundtracks on point.
It's no sunday without Gamesack videos
It's kind of interesting how one video game straddled the two halves of the 90s with Need for Speed. The 3DO release, pure early 90s. The PSX release, late 90s vibes. Minor changes make them feel an era apart.
fun fact, the song at 26:52 was also used on Jim Power. They're so similar that Jim Power's composer was accused of plagiarizing
Chris Huelsbeck was inspired by it, but I feel his tune stands on its own.
Oh cool.
I didn't know you watch Game Sack too. I was just watching some of your videos yesterday.
😄👍
Oh cool, you are in the Joe nerd club too ?
I've created a spreadsheet that displays all common words by Joe in his videos and sorted them by frequency. Number 1: Parallax, 2: Sega, 3: Scrolling. Love ya Joe these videos are amazing 👍👍👍
Right when I needed it most, trying to relax and fall asleep
Nice one. Happy New Year
Mr GameSack.
Nobody does this better... well apart from RetroCore obviously 😅 ✌️
For me the music on the Genesis/Mega Drive version of YS III is the best of the bunch. And the scrolling is so nice to look at!
Happy New Year to you, Joe. Thanks once again for all your efforts in keeping this channel alive.
I grew up with the Genesis version of Zombies Ate My Neighbors, and loved it. It is pretty much the same game as the SNES version, so either version is great in my book, though the SNES soundtrack is better. I had the 6-button controller, so the controls weren't much of an issue for me. I remember reading about the hidden flamethrower and finding the secret spot, but being really confused to why I couldn't actually find the weapon. Did not know it was only in the SNES version for some reason until much later. This has been the game I've always wanted a modern sequel to. Ghoul Patrol is a sequel, but I heard it wasn't that great, cause it wasn't originally developed as the game's sequel (I have both games on Switch now so I should try it). But there hasn't been anything since. I always thought a sequel would have been great for the DS/3DS as the bottom screen could have the radar and other elements while the top could be the gameplay. It's such a fun and unique game that just hasn't been replicated since.
Correction, YS The Oath in Felghana was made for the PC in 2005 and later ported to the PSP, you can find it on Steam for a very attractive price and the game runs perfectly, but the Nintendo Switch is due to receive a remaster of it soon so I recommend waiting for its release.
Oh, as for the car licensing in NFS - there was none. Same with Test Drive (NFS is the spiritual successor from the same team). The figured they could get away with it as they had Road & Track onboard. That's why there are no manufacturer logos or official fonts anywhere. No way in Hell you'd get away with that today. You can read all about it in issue 3 of NZ Retro Magazine that you're also featured in, Joe :P I wish that was a shameless plug but the mag is no more...
How was there never a remake made for Zombies Ate My Neighbors after all this time?! It's got to be one of the most universally loved classic games that still hasn't been officially revisited.
First game sack episode of 2025 no better way to spend a late night Saturday night thanks as always for the content Joe long time subscriber
WHAT!?? ARE WE DOIN' THIS!?!???
Heh, you beat me to the joke/reference with that end skit XD
Awesome video as always!
28:22 Joe, I need to know what all those symbols mean on those pages
Sweet Jebus do I love Need For Speed on the 3DO. Yes, the Saturn version has a superior frame rate and gameplay, but the 3DO has the guy with the 90's TUUUUDE!! 😃
It's always fun to compare ports pre-6th gen as they always had pretty significant differences. Hope we see more of these.
The Clown at 1:37 is an easter egg from another Lucas Arts game on the PC called Day of the Tentacle.
Day of the Testicle
The Road n track game menu looks like the inside of my jr high locker
Gameplay also looks like a boring PlayStation version of Cruisn USA
Keep rocking, Joe. Love the show.
Yes! Please cover the Y’s 4s! I’m so fascinated by the differences in those, even with the canon version we have now, because I remember the one version having an interesting ending.
A whole episode of games that had a version on all three of SNES, Genesis and TG16 would be interesting, though I'm not sure how many games actually fit this criteria
It was awesome that the Saturn version of NFS could be played in 2 players even in the history mode. I think I never saw a racing game with 2 players in history mode after 16 bits.
33:50 36:18 No, it's not. The fairy necklace keeps Garland from coming back after you defeat him and leave Galbalan's Island, so you don't have to fight him a second time when you re-enter. If you don't believe me, try it.
There is a much easier way to grind for levels in Ys III. This was done on the SNES version, not sure if it will work on any other versions. The spot is at the end of Tigray Mine 2. Position yourself where the Raddel enemy can't touch you, but you can kill it and it respawns without you moving. Now, place something on the attack button so Adol will keep attacking. I usually do this before I go to bed. When I wake up I have a fully leveled Adol with max ring power and gold as well. A family member discovered this and since then, I have been finding other games I can use this on to level up while I sleep or go to work or whatever. This was my first introduction to AFK grinding or more like AFC.
Also regarding Ys: The Oath in Felghana, It was first released for Windows in Japan in June 2005, then for the PSP in Japan in April 2010 and later in North America and Europe. The American PC version was localized by Xseed Games in March 2012 (info from Wikipedia). I have both the PC and PSP versions and I like the PSP version a little more because of the Double Boost and New Game+.
Happy New Year, Joe!
I actually like how NFS1 looks. It's got a charm. It's like in that middle between realism and Pixel-art. It's just nice to look at! I vaguely remember playing the PC version at school once back in the day.
I thought you were gonna let us all down, Joe by only covering the saturn port of Need for Speed. I am ashamed I doubted you!
Great to see the comparison as the PS version was the only one I had played at the time maaaaaany moooooons agooooo.
Great episode, love this format and feel free to talk about less popular games. With so many *Cough-inferior-cough* youtubers doing retro stuff it's always good to see something a little more obscure and less known. We generally watch Game Sack for your take specifically so feel free to experiment.
And happy new year to you, sir! Still one of my all time favourite youtubers. Keep up the great work!
The bassy thuds from Genesis when attacking enemies will always be one of my favorite sounds.
Just what I needed after walking home in the snow. Ty.
Another awesome episode! Happy new year Joe, wish you the best
Let's not forget ZAMNs absolute banger of a soundtrack. That music is a rock concert for a SNES game.
Nice, New Year Sack!!
Ys III on TGCD has choppy scrolling, but the input and character control is done at 60fps. That's why the choppy scrolling is easy to get used to; because Adol controls fine and responsive. The music really sets the environment. I played the SNES and MD versions back in the day as well, but the lack of the CD sound track - I always went back to the CD version. The TGCD version barely uses any of the system's color sub-palettes. Like 2 for the BG layer... out of 16. No idea why they did that. That has nothing to do with it being an original CD 2.0 game either.
A game I was thinking about that had multiplatorm differences is the ports of the first Parodius arcade game for NES, SFC, Pal SNES, and PC Engine.
That was a hefty sack you have there Mr Joe.
So full after the holidays and now you are all spent.....keep it coming....next week same time for another load.
I always love a good comparison video! Great work as always, Joe!
The 1st Game Sack video of the year! Let's get it on!
Feels like a good time for Dave to pop in for an episode. Hearing his enthusiasm for games is always a pleasure.
Valis III on Genesis has some of the best music on the console. I guess there really is no accounting for taste.
If you do an episode comparing all the different versions of Ys 1 and Ys 2, including all the versions of Ys I&II, it'll be a 2 hour episode.
Aw man, now I'm sad knowing the Opponent from NFS passed away 😢
Of course I have wondered about the differences between different versions of multiplatform titles. That's why, besides Game Sack, I also watch Console Wars. Are we doin this?!
Hey joe I found a mistake! There ARE police in the saturn version but only in 1v1 races. Enabling a full grid disables cops
Game Sack talking about Valis games gives me life 😁
loved the shout out to retrocore
Great video as always. I always hated the non-3do versions of Need for Speed. They switched from sim to arcade racer and I believe it was a totally different team that ported it too. When I first "upgraded" to the PS1 version I was taken in by the better frame rate and sense of speed, but after spending time with it, the car mechanics felt so much less impressive. I still regularly play the 3DO version hah. I do have to adjust to the sluggish controls and framerate, but once I do, I still have such a great time trying to beat my (and friends) best scores.
11:05 -- 'It's Game Sack!' 🥳 Happy New Year, Joe! 🎉
Genesis Valis iii music is awesome.
Great video! Love these types of comparisons and I get to learn about games.
Love these videos, love the salt and pepper look, love you Joe! ❤❤❤
I’d love to see a gamesack video on the contents of that journal with all your dated rentals and other intrigues
At one point I had both SNES and Genesis versions of Ys 3 and decided to do my own comparison. It’s definitely a strange feeling playing basically the same game on different platforms. Sure you have notable differences but essentially the same thing. Really wish there were more game that could straight up compare the SNES and Genesis like this! That way we could definitely prove which system was, in fact, the best of the two!
In the end though, it really depends on your preference 😂
Never misses a chance to talk about Ys and I'm here for it.
I only watch this when I'm totally stoned. I'm so ripped right now. It's 7 in the am in Florida on Sunday.
never get stoned, life is too short
I mean it's probably better that games are pretty much the same across platforms but I am definitely nostalgic for when they were different. It was fun to rent the Genesis/SNES versions to see how they differed and in some cases like Mortal Kombat, I owned both versions because they were different enough to warrant it.
Yeah I liked it when they were different to. I like playing the different versions of Mortal Kombat, especially the Snes where it's sweat & the finishing moves like Johnny Cage are funny as he sticks his foot into you.