Being exceptionally good at 2D didn't do much for the Saturn's international sales back in the day, but it certainly helped it age much better than its contemporaries.
Alundra Astal Castlevania: SOTN Earthworm Jim 2 (PS/SAT version) Gex Legend of Oasis Mega Man X4-X6 Oddworld: Abe's Oddyssey and Exoddus Princess Crown Rayman Shinobi Legions Super Tempo
+MetalJesusRocks Finally got a Saturn about 6 months ago and boy are you not kidding. The Vs series and other 2-D fighters could not be touched at the time. Arcade are pretty much arcade perfect as well.
Yes it was. And It actually could handle 3D better if the developers took the time at mastering the hardware. Pretty sure you've seen the shenmue build for the Saturn so you know what I'm talking about.
Holy cow. I think Joe has the same weird mental hang-up that I do wth optical media. When he put Silhouette Mirage in the Saturn, he adjusted the disc so the label would be straight before starting the game. I have always done that. I was even mocked and ridiculed once as a child, by all the townspeople.
+Game Sack It's nice to know I'm not alone in the world, good sir. Question: Are you also really particular about the way your Genesis games are set in their cases? Because I am, and I am NOT ASHAMED.
+Dave Bladegun I put the carts in so that the bottom of the cart is facing the spine of the box. Same with SMS games and all that. Only Neo Geo games do I do it backwards because the cases are designed to have the bottom of those carts face outward.
this channel should definitely deserve way more subscribers and views...when I watch their videos I can really feel the passion and the effort they dedicate to gaming.
+Game Sack Dave thanks to you guys for creating one of the best channels around...your episodes always feel fresh and never stale..and I kid you not when I say that I'm always so excited to see what you have prepared for us viewers...keep up the excellent work...people might hate on or dislike you but as for me I proudly am one of your fans
+Matteo Balestra I suggest everyone should leave the gamesack episode playlist running on continuous play while sleeping or during other long breaks from the computer to boost views. And turn that fucking ad block off so theys can gets pizzaid beotches
Always a joy to watch Game Sack, specially when 2D sprites are doing some beautiful scaling and rotation on those 3D capable consoles! :) Thanks Joe and Dave for another awesome episode!
I really don't know what the fascination was with 3D back in the mid-90's. I got sucked into it myself, but I look back at it now and think, there was SO much great 2D stuff for the Playstation and Saturn, that got overshadowed by a lot of the 3D, which looks like crap now, for the most part. Hindsight is 20/20, I suppose. At the risk of sounding like a Sega fanboy, 3D didn't start to really look good until the Dreamcast came along.
+Douglas Booth ps1 maybe looks bad now but when it was new it was very impressive and there were many great 3D Games that still play good today if you dont care for the graphics.
+MrDerOutsider That's very true. I still enjoy the Resident Evil games, Silent Hill, Tekken 1-3, Colony Wars, and Metal Gear Solid on the PS1. But, there was also a lot of garbage out there too, which outsold all the good 2D games, simply because they were 3D. Not many remember this, but Castlevania: SOTN, was actually a bit of a sales disappointment (at least in the US), and the sentiment was because, at the time, people wanted 3D games.
Douglas Booth well its kinda understandable i mean as a gamer in the mid 90s what would you rather play: a 2D snes game but with nicer graphics and CD soundtrack (the same thing you played your whole frickin life) or some hot new 3D graphics game? the answer is easy. and its not like anyone would buy a full price 2D Game these days either (well exept mario)
+MrDerOutsider When you put it that way, it does make more sense in why 3D took off the way it did in this era, especially before the internet blew up like it did in the early 2000's. I'm just glad that nowadays, you have a lot of good 2D stuff to choose from, coming out of the indie scene, mixed in with the AAA titles that come in and out of gamestop. It's part of the reason why I think games will eventually go into a "New Hollywood" type of era within the next decade, like film did in the 70's.
+Douglas Booth it's a shame CastleVania SOTN didn't do better because it's an amazing game. i also enjoyed Resident Evil 1-3, Silent Hill, and Metal Gear Solid.
THANKS HEAPS GUYS!!!I was the one who suggested on the gamesack reddit thread that you do an episode on this topic. Thankyou for listening to fan suggestions and for providing such great content for us all to enjoy :-)
+Son of Tiamat (formerly known as tiakpark) From the Warner Bros cartoons with the two cats, Lenny and George? Based on the Of Mice and Men characters?
This channel is perfect for gamers in their 30s like me, you can just feel the effort and love you put into these videos and the nostalgia is almost tangible.
With such amazing 2D graphical capabilities I just wonder why did they have to focus so much on 3D on the 5th generation... These 2D games have aged and look SO MUCH BETTER! Too bad the N64's 2D capabilities were pretty crap... Look at it now, it has aged pretty poorly... Oh well, at least some of its games still play nice...
It's Game Sack time! I went through the week wishing to see a new Game Sack's episode and OMG it felt like an entire month. It was worth the wait because this episode was filled with Mega Power!!!
I miss these days when you could buy a sprite based game in a game store and it was an amazing experience. Developers put actual care into their products and they packed it with as much content as humanly possible without demanding more money. When you bought a new game it was complete and didn't require another purchase to play everything. Greed has decimated the industry and unfortunately, we have all played into it....including myself.
GBA was 32 bit and had LOTS of 2D games :P As for console games, Square had quite a few fully 2D games on the PS1, like Legend of Mana. Then, of course, there's the single greatest game ever made for the Saturn, Guardian Heroes!
It's funny that you mention Guardian Heroes, as I still play the GBA port/remake along with other Sega published games, Astro Boy and Gunstar Super Heroes. 😎
Bradley 2000 I coulda always used the once-popular-til-Sony-named-something-else-with-it PSX shorthand; that woulda really gotten up some people's hackles :D
We need more new games for old consoles episodes. it has exploded and so many NEW great games for MD, NES, DC, SNES. Even MSX, Spectrum, C64. Let’s do this!
I can imagine those outtakes being generic lines from a poorly translated game. Just imagine a monster yelling "THERE REALLY AREN'T GGGRRROOOOUUUGH CAAH CAAH" and then you kill him. And take his loot.
Well since you guys opened the floodgates I recommend Mischief Makers. Its a 2D sidescroller for the Nintendo 64 made by Treasure in which you throw and shake your enemies around.
Castlevania sotn, alundra, castlevania chronicles, R-Types, Z by Bitmap brothers, Breat of fire 3 & 4, Yu Gi Oh Forbidden memories, CT special forces, Master of Monsters, Legend of Kartia
Huh, i never knew Blood Omen was a topdown Diablo-esque thing. The jump to the third person Soul Reaver must've come as a bit of a shock to fans of the first one.
Excellent show. You guys are fantastic. I so look forward to the upload in the early morning. Now, I'm gonna find myself watching a whole bunch of game sack videos.
10:52 "Reputed to have been ripped from the chest of the greatest vampire to have ever existed, Janos Audron; the Heart of Darkness restores vampiric unlife. Life is precious, Janos discovered, as it was torn throbbing and bleeding from his own body." the scripting and voice over are incredibly good
I love the emphasis on the "HUGE BATTLE SHIP" in this. And I honestly don't have a problem with the voice acting in Mega Man 8 either (same for Mega Man X4) since Mega Man 8 is my favorite out of the classic series. But if you were to cover more 2D 32-Bit games, maybe cover Mega Man X4 or 5 or 6, and have you guys even talked about the original Rayman before? (Because I can't recall as far as I can tell)
Really, it's Rock himself, Light, and Duo who are the worst offenders. And Aqua Man. Rock sounds like a tiny squeaky baby, as does Aqua Man, Light sounds like Canada's 5th-best Elmer Fudd impersonator, and Duo has no volume control, so in the FMV cutscenes he's real quiet, whereas in gameplay he's LOUD AS SHITBALLS.
Joe: Thanks for the peek behind the curtain! I did VO/imaging work for 15 years and those days just happen, it is best to take a break and get some hot tea and lemon or do as you did and try again tomorrow.
I have Mega Man 8 on the PlayStation and Saturn. I got the Saturn version complete for around $30 bucks, maybe 11 years ago. It goes for a lot more now!
When I think 2D 32-bit games, The Raiden Project, the Street Fighter games (sans EX+), and several of the early games in the PlayStation's library come to mind. Not that 3D wasn't a step forward, but is was a bit jarring at times for those coming over from SNES and Genesis. I do wonder about the rumors/stories regarding Sony's dislike/disapproval of 2D games for the PlayStation, and if that might have limited the 2D games that we could have/should have seen. Maybe Bubsy would've been better off staying 2D. Thanks so very much to you for providing lots of entertainment (and for continued opportunities to learn new things) over this past year. 2015 was better because your content made me laugh, taught me things I didn't know previously, and persuaded me to seek out a few games that I had previously overlooked. I wish you, your families, friends, and loved ones the happiest and safest of holiday sesasons-- and I'm looking forward to what 2016 has in store for you.
I don't think I could ever bring myself to play Heart of Darkness. Seeing all the horrible, nightmarish ways that kid could die (in an E rated game) always turns my stomach.
Another awesome video guys. I really like the 2D stuff on the Saturn. It wasn't a great 3D system, but a lot of the 2D stuff I've played on it was super colorful and a joy to look at. I miss the good old days...
Kain is still good fun, but I have the PC version that looks a tad nicer. And it's pain to get working on a new system. But luckily I have a Win 95 rig still around :P.
I always liked the first legacy of kain way more than the others because of the way it looked and the atmosphere. It seems much darker and more realistic than the sequels.
In regards to Blood Omen's loading times, play it on a PS2 or the download on PSP/PS3 and enable the faster disc-read speed, it significantly lessens the loading problem.
_Vae Victus_ !! That, and the insane laugh he does sometimes as he swings his weapons.... oh, and the description of the Implosion spell and the way he tells it, dude, the guy sounds like he was thoroughly enjoying himself when he did the voices for that game.
+siIvermate I see what you mean, still things like the G-police and Colony Wars games, Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid, MDK, Dino Crisis, Resident Evil etc. came out really nice and were only possible in 3D. More 2D games would have been welcome though.
I guess just because they came out around the same time as the N64, & featured 3d games, I just always assumed the PS1 & Saturn were 64 bit consoles. I thought the 32 bit gen only consisted of 32X, 3DO, NeoGeo, & maybe CD-i.
OMG Heart of Darkness was my favorite game back then...amazing graphics and it came with 3D glasses....i even named my jack russel whiskey it was really difficult though
Always assumed PS1 & Saturn were 64 bit since they came out around the same time as the Jaguar and N64. I always just thought of the 32 bit generation as a short lived after thought with just the 32X & 3DO.
The best part of Dr. Light in MM8, is there is one point where he says "we must get the energy crystals immediately Mega Man" but you can hear him start to say "Rock Man" and then pause and say Mega Man.
The two Oddworld games for PS1 are still some of the most brilliant games in existence. And the remake of the first game was not only great, but makes the game more accessible. Oh man, some of my favorites ever.
I was overjoyed when I saw Elevator Action at a convention I went to. What made it more exciting was that boyfriend played and beat it with me. he never played that game till then and he enjoyed it as well
Always loved it in Mega Man 8 when Dr. Light was talking about Dr. Wawi. Wily? Nope, it's Wawi! Also, you should have talked about the creepiness of Clown Man. "See you in my dreams" and him grabbing you from underground....AND HE'S A CLOWN!
I'm all about the 2D on 32-bit. There was some fantastic and highly detailed artwork! I also feel like the 2D aged much better than 3D from that era. I actually got a region modded PS1 specifically for it. A few games I recommend are: 1 - Gunners Heaven 2 - Castlevania SOTN 3 - Adventures of Lomax in Lemmingland (Some of the best sprite work...ever...). 4 - R-Types 5 - Harmful Park (Really awesome sprites in this one but extremely expensive$$$). 6 - Parodius: Forever With Me 7 - Sexy Parodius 8 - Bomberman Party Edition I got some of these games from Solaris Japan where you can buy the XRGB mini. They were in mint condition. I recommend them! Good prices.
Nice selection of games. I agree with you on Elevator Action Returns, a very fun game that keeps the spirit of the original while adding enough to it to keep it fresh without wrecking the experience.
Great episode. I had no clue about Elevator Action 2. I even have it on the Taito Compilation 2 disc. I probably glanced over it as I mainly got it for Raystorm.
Great topic for an episode! I always look out for those "hidden" 32-bit 2D games since they're a tiny minority in 2 huge libraries (and I'm talking about the Japanese Saturn which has over a 1000 games). "In the Hunt" is a great 2D shooter for both systems, maybe you could cover it in part 2? Thank you for another great year, I've been here since the early days of this channel and was never let down. Production/quality/information/entertainment is just top notch. Happy Holidays Joe and Dave and keep up the great work!
Well 2D games on 32 bit systems. Panzer Bandit, Lomax, Castlevania Chronicles, Nekketsu Oyako(pretty cool 2D beat'em up), plethora of 2D fighting games. For Sega Saturn: Golden Axe the Duel, Legend of the Oasis, Albert Odyssey.
Elevator Action Returns had one hell of a soundtrack - incredible compositions, amazingly arranged. Much like Rolling Thunder 2 actually (especially the Arcade version) - another underrated 2D co-op spy thriller.
So nice I had to watch the start twice as I'm sure I didn't watch all of it the first time as I suddenly had to get off the computer and this time I am able to see it all.
Heart of Darkness... I remember thinking that it was cool, because it came with those blue and red 3D-glasses. I always wanted to play it, but never got the chance.
Great episode, but Megaman 8 wasn't the last entry in the classic series to have a physical release. "Megaman & Bass" for the Super Famicom and Gameboy Advance was the final one. If you guys ain't played that one yet, ya gotta check it out.
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GameSack is my version of waking up early to go to Church on Sunday.
amen
Amen.
+Micah Buzan So you hate it?!
This sounds like an insult.
@@ChaossX77 How so?
Being exceptionally good at 2D didn't do much for the Saturn's international sales back in the day, but it certainly helped it age much better than its contemporaries.
Yes some time ago I searched for 2d PS1 games because the 3d is often too ugly.
@Covenant Lazarus You're about six years too late on this obvious trolling attempt.
Alundra
Astal
Castlevania: SOTN
Earthworm Jim 2 (PS/SAT version)
Gex
Legend of Oasis
Mega Man X4-X6
Oddworld: Abe's Oddyssey and Exoddus
Princess Crown
Rayman
Shinobi Legions
Super Tempo
i always look forward to game sack. every sunday morning
I'm just thankful I get Sunday's off at work. That way I can stay up until 2AM every Saturday night
Every Sunday evening for me, it's appointment viewing!
+imawesome11xx he said sack
Me too! Essential viewing.
+imawesome11xx It's pretty much my adult equivalent of watching Saturday morning cartoons.
The Sega Saturn was an awesome 2D machine!
yesssss
+MetalJesusRocks Finally got a Saturn about 6 months ago and boy are you not kidding. The Vs series and other 2-D fighters could not be touched at the time. Arcade are pretty much arcade perfect as well.
Yes it was. And It actually could handle 3D better if the developers took the time at mastering the hardware. Pretty sure you've seen the shenmue build for the Saturn so you know what I'm talking about.
MetalJesusRocks
Yes....
You can say....
It's a
Hidden Gem Machine! 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎
No you're an awesome 2D machine sir!
Something about Saturday morning and Game Sack videos... even if they're 6 years old at this point.
If I haven't seen it, it's new to me!
Holy cow. I think Joe has the same weird mental hang-up that I do wth optical media. When he put Silhouette Mirage in the Saturn, he adjusted the disc so the label would be straight before starting the game. I have always done that. I was even mocked and ridiculed once as a child, by all the townspeople.
I also do this when I put games back in their cases as well.
+Game Sack
It's nice to know I'm not alone in the world, good sir. Question: Are you also really particular about the way your Genesis games are set in their cases? Because I am, and I am NOT ASHAMED.
+Dave Bladegun I put the carts in so that the bottom of the cart is facing the spine of the box. Same with SMS games and all that. Only Neo Geo games do I do it backwards because the cases are designed to have the bottom of those carts face outward.
+Game Sack
Well then we must be long-lost OCD brothers because I do it the exact same way, both for Genesis and SMS games.
+Game Sack when will you guys do 3d platformers part 2
Dave and Joe never disappoint with their late Saturday night Game Sack episode. Happy Holidays guys!
+ACEPabloJames Thanks! Happy Holidays!!
this channel should definitely deserve way more subscribers and views...when I watch their videos I can really feel the passion and the effort they dedicate to gaming.
+Matteo Balestra Thank You!
+Game Sack Dave thanks to you guys for creating one of the best channels around...your episodes always feel fresh and never stale..and I kid you not when I say that I'm always so excited to see what you have prepared for us viewers...keep up the excellent work...people might hate on or dislike you but as for me I proudly am one of your fans
+Matteo Balestra They are on their way.
+Matteo Balestra I suggest everyone should leave the gamesack episode playlist running on continuous play while sleeping or during other long breaks from the computer to boost views. And turn that fucking ad block off so theys can gets pizzaid beotches
+deathcrustpunk haha you rock man
This episode hit me directly IN THE SACK.
Always a joy to watch Game Sack, specially when 2D sprites are doing some beautiful scaling and rotation on those 3D capable consoles! :) Thanks Joe and Dave for another awesome episode!
I really don't know what the fascination was with 3D back in the mid-90's. I got sucked into it myself, but I look back at it now and think, there was SO much great 2D stuff for the Playstation and Saturn, that got overshadowed by a lot of the 3D, which looks like crap now, for the most part. Hindsight is 20/20, I suppose. At the risk of sounding like a Sega fanboy, 3D didn't start to really look good until the Dreamcast came along.
+Douglas Booth ps1 maybe looks bad now but when it was new it was very impressive and there were many great 3D Games that still play good today if you dont care for the graphics.
+MrDerOutsider That's very true. I still enjoy the Resident Evil games, Silent Hill, Tekken 1-3, Colony Wars, and Metal Gear Solid on the PS1. But, there was also a lot of garbage out there too, which outsold all the good 2D games, simply because they were 3D. Not many remember this, but Castlevania: SOTN, was actually a bit of a sales disappointment (at least in the US), and the sentiment was because, at the time, people wanted 3D games.
Douglas Booth well its kinda understandable i mean as a gamer in the mid 90s what would you rather play: a 2D snes game but with nicer graphics and CD soundtrack (the same thing you played your whole frickin life) or some hot new 3D graphics game? the answer is easy. and its not like anyone would buy a full price 2D Game these days either (well exept mario)
+MrDerOutsider When you put it that way, it does make more sense in why 3D took off the way it did in this era, especially before the internet blew up like it did in the early 2000's. I'm just glad that nowadays, you have a lot of good 2D stuff to choose from, coming out of the indie scene, mixed in with the AAA titles that come in and out of gamestop. It's part of the reason why I think games will eventually go into a "New Hollywood" type of era within the next decade, like film did in the 70's.
+Douglas Booth it's a shame CastleVania SOTN didn't do better because it's an amazing game. i also enjoyed Resident Evil 1-3, Silent Hill, and Metal Gear Solid.
THANKS HEAPS GUYS!!!I was the one who suggested on the gamesack reddit thread that you do an episode on this topic. Thankyou for listening to fan suggestions and for providing such great content for us all to enjoy :-)
Frost Man always sounds like that one cartoon character that says, "which way did he go, George, which way did he go?"
Hahaha he certainly does!
+Son of Tiamat (formerly known as tiakpark) From the Warner Bros cartoons with the two cats, Lenny and George? Based on the Of Mice and Men characters?
ShogunGino I think it was from this one Tex Avery cartoon called "Of Fox and Hounds." Mel Blanc was George and Tex was the dog
This channel is perfect for gamers in their 30s like me, you can just feel the effort and love you put into these videos and the nostalgia is almost tangible.
40s now, probably
@@dr-gorgo almost
The Legacy of Kani has got to be one of the best stories I have ever been able to witness.
With such amazing 2D graphical capabilities I just wonder why did they have to focus so much on 3D on the 5th generation...
These 2D games have aged and look SO MUCH BETTER!
Too bad the N64's 2D capabilities were pretty crap... Look at it now, it has aged pretty poorly... Oh well, at least some of its games still play nice...
+Ruko Michiharu Times were changing back then.The PS1,Saturn,N64 did help usher in 3D which left a major shift towards it.
Same thing.
I really don't care what acronym you prefer.Same hardware regardless.
+GameBoyLegacy just stfu you picky bitch
+Ruko Michiharu the ps1 is a console primarily designed for 3D.
It always impresses me when a 3d game from the 32-bit era still looks decent by today's standards. 32-bit era 2d games have a timeless quality.
I really enjoy Astal on the Saturn. Beautiful game!
Sega Saturn's 2D games shit all over their PS1 counterparts.
And that's a fact.
And all the ps ones 3D games shit all over the Saturns, and that's a fact. Heck they are probably better than the n64 ones since there are way more.
lol tell that to Castlevania SotN, its dogshit on saturn
+Aktuell Russland (RussiaGood) thats an exception not the rule
+Homer sams and the ps1 games have much better framerates than n64 games most of the time which makes them much more playable.
+MrDerOutsider F Zero X and Goldeneye beg to differ
It's Game Sack time!
I went through the week wishing to see a new Game Sack's episode and OMG it felt like an entire month.
It was worth the wait because this episode was filled with Mega Power!!!
I love when they mix 2D with 3D. And not 2,5D.
Like in Yoshi's Island or Symphony of the Night.
Best of both worlds really!
as soon asi sawheart of darkness i knew this would be a great video
my feelings exactly :)
ummm that's really rude ummm
@VOLUNTARIST UNITY ummm
I bet I've thought "aw that's cool!" more watching this channel than any others combined.
LOL! I died when I heard the monster truck madness voice "HUUUUUGE BATTLE SHIP!"
There is no other game that has such a special place in my heart as heart of darkness.
this show is always good.. the quality and entertainment never dip.. love it
I miss these days when you could buy a sprite based game in a game store and it was an amazing experience. Developers put actual care into their products and they packed it with as much content as humanly possible without demanding more money. When you bought a new game it was complete and didn't require another purchase to play everything. Greed has decimated the industry and unfortunately, we have all played into it....including myself.
GBA was 32 bit and had LOTS of 2D games :P
As for console games, Square had quite a few fully 2D games on the PS1, like Legend of Mana. Then, of course, there's the single greatest game ever made for the Saturn, Guardian Heroes!
+Guerilla Grue Plays and so did the 32x!
It's funny that you mention Guardian Heroes, as I still play the GBA port/remake along with other Sega published games, Astro Boy and Gunstar Super Heroes. 😎
+GameBoyLegacy will you shut up, its the same thing as ps1, They can call it ps1 if they fucking want!
Bradley 2000 I coulda always used the once-popular-til-Sony-named-something-else-with-it PSX shorthand; that woulda really gotten up some people's hackles :D
yeah, i guess so.
Silhouette Mirage looks amazing even today.
Hey Dave. I cried at the Megaman cutscenes. Real men aren't afraid to cry!
+Sharif Sourour That's true. Let it all come out.
We need more new games for old consoles episodes. it has exploded and so many NEW great games for MD, NES, DC, SNES. Even MSX, Spectrum, C64. Let’s do this!
I can imagine those outtakes being generic lines from a poorly translated game. Just imagine a monster yelling "THERE REALLY AREN'T GGGRRROOOOUUUGH CAAH CAAH" and then you kill him. And take his loot.
Well since you guys opened the floodgates I recommend Mischief Makers. Its a 2D sidescroller for the Nintendo 64 made by Treasure in which you throw and shake your enemies around.
Castlevania sotn, alundra, castlevania chronicles, R-Types, Z by Bitmap brothers, Breat of fire 3 & 4, Yu Gi Oh Forbidden memories, CT special forces, Master of Monsters, Legend of Kartia
x4
Another great video. Look forward to this every Sunday. Thanks guys!!
Huh, i never knew Blood Omen was a topdown Diablo-esque thing. The jump to the third person Soul Reaver must've come as a bit of a shock to fans of the first one.
+Agamemnon2 It was a shock. The 3D ones weren't bad but I prefer the original.
Excellent show. You guys are fantastic. I so look forward to the upload in the early morning. Now, I'm gonna find myself watching a whole bunch of game sack videos.
Heart of Darkness was frustrating as hell, yet still addictive.
10:52 "Reputed to have been ripped from the chest of the greatest vampire to have ever existed, Janos Audron; the Heart of Darkness restores vampiric unlife. Life is precious, Janos discovered, as it was torn throbbing and bleeding from his own body." the scripting and voice over are incredibly good
+DragonHunterG It really is and adds a lot to the games atmosphere.
I love the emphasis on the "HUGE BATTLE SHIP" in this.
And I honestly don't have a problem with the voice acting in Mega Man 8 either (same for Mega Man X4) since Mega Man 8 is my favorite out of the classic series.
But if you were to cover more 2D 32-Bit games, maybe cover Mega Man X4 or 5 or 6, and have you guys even talked about the original Rayman before? (Because I can't recall as far as I can tell)
Really, it's Rock himself, Light, and Duo who are the worst offenders. And Aqua Man.
Rock sounds like a tiny squeaky baby, as does Aqua Man, Light sounds like Canada's 5th-best Elmer Fudd impersonator, and Duo has no volume control, so in the FMV cutscenes he's real quiet, whereas in gameplay he's LOUD AS SHITBALLS.
man these videos really hold up, I love watching them... great work Game Sack
Game Sack is AWESOME
The great thing about you guys is that you cover the well known games as well as the lesser known ones. Great job as always.
About to watch this!!! Look forward to every new episode.
Great video as always guys! The more I look back at 5th gen, the more I prefer the 2D games over the 3D ones.
I missed Rayman in this video.
Joe: Thanks for the peek behind the curtain! I did VO/imaging work for 15 years and those days just happen, it is best to take a break and get some hot tea and lemon or do as you did and try again tomorrow.
I have Mega Man 8 on the PlayStation and Saturn. I got the Saturn version complete for around $30 bucks, maybe 11 years ago. It goes for a lot more now!
Yes it does! Hang on to it!
I keep everything! Even crappy games.
I think another bloopers episode or outtakes video would be awesome! Thanks for the great episodes guys, always fun to watch.
When I think 2D 32-bit games, The Raiden Project, the Street Fighter games (sans EX+), and several of the early games in the PlayStation's library come to mind. Not that 3D wasn't a step forward, but is was a bit jarring at times for those coming over from SNES and Genesis. I do wonder about the rumors/stories regarding Sony's dislike/disapproval of 2D games for the PlayStation, and if that might have limited the 2D games that we could have/should have seen.
Maybe Bubsy would've been better off staying 2D.
Thanks so very much to you for providing lots of entertainment (and for continued opportunities to learn new things) over this past year. 2015 was better because your content made me laugh, taught me things I didn't know previously, and persuaded me to seek out a few games that I had previously overlooked. I wish you, your families, friends, and loved ones the happiest and safest of holiday sesasons-- and I'm looking forward to what 2016 has in store for you.
+Peter Skerritt Thanks Peter and Happy Holidays! Oh and I don't think Bubsy would be better off in any form. :)
+Game Sack Dave I fart on Bubsy.
Whenever you guys upload a new show. It takes me back to alot of good gaming memories. Always a good upload and keep it going.
I don't think I could ever bring myself to play Heart of Darkness. Seeing all the horrible, nightmarish ways that kid could die (in an E rated game) always turns my stomach.
Rayman on the Saturn. Beautiful art, challenging gameplay
DOCTAH WAWEE
Also, Clown Man's lines were always...odd.
Another awesome video guys. I really like the 2D stuff on the Saturn. It wasn't a great 3D system, but a lot of the 2D stuff I've played on it was super colorful and a joy to look at. I miss the good old days...
Kain is still good fun, but I have the PC version that looks a tad nicer. And it's pain to get working on a new system. But luckily I have a Win 95 rig still around :P.
I played hearth of the Darkness when i was a kid. I loved it, it's an amazing game.
Dr. Light sounds like Elmer Fudd.
I always liked the first legacy of kain way more than the others because of the way it looked and the atmosphere. It seems much darker and more realistic than the sequels.
best show on earth!
In regards to Blood Omen's loading times, play it on a PS2 or the download on PSP/PS3 and enable the faster disc-read speed, it significantly lessens the loading problem.
MegaMan X4 Saturn Version FTW
_Vae Victus_ !! That, and the insane laugh he does sometimes as he swings his weapons.... oh, and the description of the Implosion spell and the way he tells it, dude, the guy sounds like he was thoroughly enjoying himself when he did the voices for that game.
The PS1/Saturn/N64 really weren't ready for 3D games, but thats all that people wanted
Sure seemed like it.
+Game Sack whats up guys ^-^ perfect way to wind down after a long day of work :P im pooped!
***** You can challenge convention all you want, you'll never win
+siIvermate I see what you mean, still things like the G-police and Colony Wars games, Silent Hill, Metal Gear Solid, MDK, Dino Crisis, Resident Evil etc. came out really nice and were only possible in 3D. More 2D games would have been welcome though.
***** The majority of gamers call it a PS1 nowadays. Some gamers are stuck in the past and still use that stupid "PSX" name, but most call it a PS1
HUUUUGE BATTLE SHIP love it every time you say it...it never gets old.
I guess just because they came out around the same time as the N64, & featured 3d games, I just always assumed the PS1 & Saturn were 64 bit consoles. I thought the 32 bit gen only consisted of 32X, 3DO, NeoGeo, & maybe CD-i.
OMG Heart of Darkness was my favorite game back then...amazing graphics and it came with 3D glasses....i even named my jack russel whiskey it was really difficult though
Elevator Action Returns = Fuckin Sick = Get it NOW!
Now "HUGE BATTLE SHIP" will be stuck in my head all day. Also the "use controller 2 for more continues" was the only way I ever beat Streets of Rage 3
I'm so proud you put in silhouette Mirage on here ! I wanted to play that game since it came out in Japan.
Japanese Saturn is excellent for 2D games. So many games that weren't released anywhere else.
Always assumed PS1 & Saturn were 64 bit since they came out around the same time as the Jaguar and N64. I always just thought of the 32 bit generation as a short lived after thought with just the 32X & 3DO.
I'm glad you guys used Amazon for your blu Ray release. I got prime so it was a no brainer. Looking forward to it
The best part of Dr. Light in MM8, is there is one point where he says "we must get the energy crystals immediately Mega Man" but you can hear him start to say "Rock Man" and then pause and say Mega Man.
Seriously I love the Game sack around Christmas time. Great show lads :)
+Arcade Utopia Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Another day, another chance to enjoy a game sack video.
The two Oddworld games for PS1 are still some of the most brilliant games in existence.
And the remake of the first game was not only great, but makes the game more accessible. Oh man, some of my favorites ever.
Darius Gaiden is the type of art that most people can't fully appreciate.
32-Bit 2D games are so ideal for PS1, Saturn and N64.
I was overjoyed when I saw Elevator Action at a convention I went to. What made it more exciting was that boyfriend played and beat it with me. he never played that game till then and he enjoyed it as well
Always loved it in Mega Man 8 when Dr. Light was talking about Dr. Wawi. Wily? Nope, it's Wawi! Also, you should have talked about the creepiness of Clown Man. "See you in my dreams" and him grabbing you from underground....AND HE'S A CLOWN!
One of my favorite games on the Saturn is Albert Odyssey. Though a bit pricey it sports the Saturn's sound chip pretty well.
I can't thank you enough for pointing me to the Elmer Fudd like voice acting in Megaman 8. That definitey made my day!
I hope you guys release another blue ray of your collection. just bought and seen the first . highly recommend!
I'm all about the 2D on 32-bit. There was some fantastic and highly detailed artwork! I also feel like the 2D aged much better than 3D from that era. I actually got a region modded PS1 specifically for it. A few games I recommend are:
1 - Gunners Heaven
2 - Castlevania SOTN
3 - Adventures of Lomax in Lemmingland (Some of the best sprite work...ever...).
4 - R-Types
5 - Harmful Park (Really awesome sprites in this one but extremely expensive$$$).
6 - Parodius: Forever With Me
7 - Sexy Parodius
8 - Bomberman Party Edition
I got some of these games from Solaris Japan where you can buy the XRGB mini. They were in mint condition. I recommend them! Good prices.
Nice selection of games. I agree with you on Elevator Action Returns, a very fun game that keeps the spirit of the original while adding enough to it to keep it fresh without wrecking the experience.
Great episode. I had no clue about Elevator Action 2. I even have it on the Taito Compilation 2 disc. I probably glanced over it as I mainly got it for Raystorm.
Great topic for an episode! I always look out for those "hidden" 32-bit 2D games since they're a tiny minority in 2 huge libraries (and I'm talking about the Japanese Saturn which has over a 1000 games). "In the Hunt" is a great 2D shooter for both systems, maybe you could cover it in part 2?
Thank you for another great year, I've been here since the early days of this channel and was never let down. Production/quality/information/entertainment is just top notch. Happy Holidays Joe and Dave and keep up the great work!
+Neo Xbit Thanks and Happy Holidays!
Well 2D games on 32 bit systems. Panzer Bandit, Lomax, Castlevania Chronicles, Nekketsu Oyako(pretty cool 2D beat'em up), plethora of 2D fighting games. For Sega Saturn: Golden Axe the Duel, Legend of the Oasis, Albert Odyssey.
Elevator Action Returns had one hell of a soundtrack - incredible compositions, amazingly arranged. Much like Rolling Thunder 2 actually (especially the Arcade version) - another underrated 2D co-op spy thriller.
18:30 Frostman is the spirit animal of Arnold Schwarzenegger playing Mr. Frost in ¨Batman & Robin¨ lol
Mr. Frost, my favorite Batman villain.
So nice I had to watch the start twice as I'm sure I didn't watch all of it the first time as I suddenly had to get off the computer and this time I am able to see it all.
Heart of Darkness... I remember thinking that it was cool, because it came with those blue and red 3D-glasses. I always wanted to play it, but never got the chance.
You missed the best 2D 32 bit game series of all time, metal slug
… Which was originally on the 16-bit(-ish) Neo Geo.
Great episode, but Megaman 8 wasn't the last entry in the classic series to have a physical release. "Megaman & Bass" for the Super Famicom and Gameboy Advance was the final one. If you guys ain't played that one yet, ya gotta check it out.
Man guys, this is one if the best yet. Thx for this. Got a couple great ideas for my next purchases.
Sweet deal!
I didn't know about Elevator Action Returns. That game looks badass!
Joe's joke about difficulty with numbers made me LOL! :D
Really liked this episode... looking forward to a follow up!