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Criminally Overlooked Games 4
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@GameSack 2 жыл бұрын
What are some games you'd consider criminally overlooked?
@IDHLEB 2 жыл бұрын
Vigilante 8 series
@kenrickeason 2 жыл бұрын
Final Fight 3..
@blake6615 2 жыл бұрын
Volfied
@tonydunphy4962 2 жыл бұрын
Driver Parallel Lines. It’s a really good game that fixed most of the issues of Driver 3. But, the fact it’s open world with half of the game is set in the 70’s and the other half in present day (in 2006) with all the building and vehicle changes (and this was the PS2 generation) is quite impressive
@QF_Dan72 2 жыл бұрын
Motorhead
@aztarot 2 жыл бұрын
congratulations Joe, even though you lost half of your main cast, despite living in pandemic times, game sack is still a quality show. congratulations for not having jumped the fridge or nuked the shark. Game sack forever
@Rackatiakka 2 жыл бұрын
*the best show
@charlibiris 2 жыл бұрын
Dude I asked it again. Does the dark haired guy died? Did he just left? I miss them
@ryeb 2 жыл бұрын
@@charlibiris no no, dave is just busy with family and works full time. it was getting too much doing the show on top, so he chose to step down.
@charlibiris 2 жыл бұрын
@@ryeb thanks for the reply! Thank god he’s safe and sound!
@danbolt6003 2 жыл бұрын
@@ryeb Nintendo fanboys are weaker than sega fanboys 🤣💪
@Jesse__H 2 жыл бұрын
The stop motion looks especially smooth in this one, Joe!
@prezidenttrump5171 2 жыл бұрын
Well, at least you tried to suck off the Uploader for a heart! NICE TRY!
@rsmith02 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, it looks good here
@Jesse__H 2 жыл бұрын
@@prezidenttrump5171 Damn dude, what'd I do to you? Do you never pay compliments to your favorite creators? (A quick check of your comment history shows that you do!)
@andersdenkend 2 жыл бұрын
Midnight Resistance has one of the most pumping FM tunes on the Genesis. Fittingly called "Flood of Power".
@andrewharry6967 2 жыл бұрын
same to me.. first stage was absolutely feels im going to play that game again and again..
@ynotwalk7391 2 жыл бұрын
been playing heavy barrel on mister fpga grinding music
@CaptAwesumNo1Zone 2 жыл бұрын
Lets go to the quality room here in a room for a few days to see the best way out of the future part and I love you.
@verficationaccount 2 жыл бұрын
Great graphics, gameplay and OST on the C64, too!
@CaptAwesumNo1Zone 2 жыл бұрын
@@verficationaccount I agree on the French Crepe
@Something-Waffle 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so appreciative that Joe interpreted those hard to decipher lyrics on Rage Racer. Thanks a million Joe.
@zeroenth7743 2 жыл бұрын
This was the highlight for me as well.
@ionmyke 2 жыл бұрын
His version of the Road Avenger theme is one of my favorite things ever.
@WhereAllYourDeletedCommentsGo 2 жыл бұрын
@@ionmyke Got stuck in my head for a week. "Have a beer. On the road!"
@jessragan6714 2 жыл бұрын
Dude, Spike is a vampire! Well, possibly a Bunnicula, considering the fact that he drinks tomato juice.
@PikaStu666 2 жыл бұрын
Joe, your Rage Racer lyrics are spot on 😂
@SeveredLegs 2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the time you spent with the stop motion for the skit at the end. Old-school entertainment. Thanks for that.
@martinevans1206 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that was excellent!
@BenHeckHacks 2 жыл бұрын
Shadow of the Ninja rocks! I rented that so many times back in the day. I love how there's unique enemies in every stage.
@zanychelly 2 жыл бұрын
I would reccomend cyber-shadow if you like these types of games.
@tiger8559 2 жыл бұрын
@@zanychelly Yeah, man. If they ever make a physical cart I’d buy it in a heartbeat.
@RetroUnlim 2 жыл бұрын
Now there’s some nice Rage Racer Game Sack roadside advertising 😁
@ricardod123 2 жыл бұрын
Sneaky sneaky
@sheepnoisebah 2 жыл бұрын
was that in-game because of the logo you put on your car or was it video editing?
@danielj3594 Жыл бұрын
Howw
@JeremyRiedel 2 жыл бұрын
Joe, you outdid yourself with that stop-motion outro. That was fantastic!
@JC-cb8oi 2 жыл бұрын
“I don’t have any friends, and I know you don’t.” I felt that.
@robertryancory 2 жыл бұрын
Shadow of the Ninja was a game I actually grew up with. I played it for 3 years before I realized you could sacrifice some of your life to summon a lightning strike by pressing and holding B for a few seconds. In case you didn’t know Joe since I don’t think it’s in the instruction book. Definitely helps with the bosses.
@BasementBrothers 2 жыл бұрын
The thing about Shadow of the Ninja is we always knew of its existence from magazines, but it seems every game store and rental place in town refused to carry it. Probably due to a mixture of both the fact that it wasn't that common a title and just bad luck. Didn't get to play it until we picked up a used copy in I think 1998 or 1999. My brother and I had a blast for a few solid days learning the game together and finishing it. Felt like the classic 2-player NES game that we should have grown up with.
@Joe-Rad 2 жыл бұрын
Nice Game Sack sign during the Rage Racer section. Very cool touch 🙂
@deftones8717 2 жыл бұрын
Man!! That music at 10:24 in the “Midnight Resistance” game is insanely good! Damn
@JR-zv2bb 2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the Blake's 7 theme at 10:36.
@ryantkelly 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds a bit like Space Harrier at the end, too. Fantastic.
@avideogamemaster 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Space Harrier
@moronpoliceHQ 2 жыл бұрын
Certified Slappah
@ravagingwolverine 2 жыл бұрын
Data East and Opera House worked the same magic with Captain America and the Avengers when they ported it to the Genesis. It has some of the best tunes you'll hear on the system.
@KommandeurMumm 2 жыл бұрын
I love Rage Racer, and the words "Gentlemen, start your engines and let's get it on." in that seductive anouncer voice will forever be engrained in my memory. XD
@infernal_monkey 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, I can't even begin to imagine how long that stop motion skit took, brilliant stuff. :') (Speaking of criminally overlooked, 'Transparent Obstacle' from Gauntlet IV is absolutely one of the best tunes on the Genesis/Mega Drive)
@thegardner80 2 жыл бұрын
Is there a reason why gauntlet iv was rejected in the skit? It’s not a great game? It’s so good it’s like it’s on the super powerful turbografx?
@fiatiine____9293 2 жыл бұрын
loved the Game Sack billboard in Rage Racer lol
@Ghost_Of_SAS 2 жыл бұрын
Glad someone else noticed 😅
@riddleiddle 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite part of the week is enjoying some gamesack while adding to the list of games I want to play on the mister :) I love the part where the music turns up when you adjust the knob on the genesis! So much effort into the editing.
@foxybeatnik 2 жыл бұрын
Well heck, Rage Racer's getting some love! Thanks for that! ♥ Love that game so much.
@skins4thewin 2 жыл бұрын
Love seeing another big Ridge Racer fan. I've been a huge fan of the series since the PS1 first launched & bought every single Ridge Racer game on it's launch day ever since. It's always been my favorite racing series by far & I really wish it would make a comeback!
@damageinc.5458 2 жыл бұрын
Who needs Viagra, when you got Midnight Resistance tunes to get you excited. That was funny and I bet Joe wasn't kidding either.
@metroidmayhem8463 2 жыл бұрын
"I usually go for the 3 way shooter. I mean who doesnt like a 3 way". Joe my hero
@ShaunRF 2 жыл бұрын
Love the Game Sack billboards inserted in the game at 16:15 and a couple other spots lol.
@JoshBattin 2 жыл бұрын
I was gonna chide him for sneaking those in, but then he showed the logo builder and I was a little disappointed lol!
@irfanafendi4837 2 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of singing those Rage Racer songs during karaoke.
@MURD3RWAVE 2 жыл бұрын
Been using Gamesack for almost a decade. In a lame mood or just need a nostalgia hit. Gamesack. Perfect for a Sunday binge. I remember most of the 8 and 16 bit games. Where I was and what year the games came out. Super nostalgia for me. My fav KZfaq channel.
@Yo_DynamoJoe 2 жыл бұрын
Wasn't Spike McFang a vampire? Hence the magic, the cape, the bats, and so many enemies being bunches of garlic. He drank tomato sauce instead of blood, which is why your life bar/health potions are tomatoes.
@CrankyMoogle 2 жыл бұрын
Spike McFang was also on the SNES and yes, he is a vampire
@davidscott9257 2 жыл бұрын
a sack a day keeps the depression at bay
@66Anabolic Жыл бұрын
These subtitles on the rage racer had me laughing by myself and my wife giving me a weird look. Love it.
@tyleradam4836 2 жыл бұрын
It's always a good evening when we've got a new Game Sack on tap tonight.
@richardsix4473 2 жыл бұрын
Or morning. It‘s 8:27 am here in germany 😅
@QF_Dan72 2 жыл бұрын
its 4:30pm here
@heyits_rj 2 жыл бұрын
@@richardsix4473 same, in France 😁 This is my Sunday mass, always looking forward to watching game sack while I make some pancakes 🥞
@Write-Stuff 2 жыл бұрын
@@Gatorade69 Maybe they don't like crepes.
@Write-Stuff 2 жыл бұрын
@@Gatorade69 😂
@tiger8559 2 жыл бұрын
I’m guessing Joe was joking about Spike McFang’s occupation. He is indeed a vampire and the game is a sequel to Makai Prince Dorabocchan for PC Engine, which is a pretty cool side-scrolling action game.
@UltimateGamerCC 2 жыл бұрын
explains the tomatoes...
@erikdominick7404 2 жыл бұрын
@@UltimateGamerCC And the garlic enemies
@UltimateGamerCC 2 жыл бұрын
@@erikdominick7404 true, i didnt get why they were in there at all, but this explains it.
@madfinntech 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see Rage Racer here. The very criminally overlooked game in that series.
@zackschilling4376 2 жыл бұрын
16:15 I see what you did there, Joe. Theres a new sponsor in racing, gets to steppin' Marlboro!
@licksludgee 2 жыл бұрын
I loved Rage Racer, that was my first racing game on the PlayStation and still to this day my favourite. It has these strange darker tones alongside the Namco magic of that era
@zigguratjones6458 2 жыл бұрын
Raaaage Racer!
@TiNRiB 2 жыл бұрын
Criminally under rated... I played it more than all the other ridge racer games. Had so much more depth to it!
@NeoJ4K3 2 жыл бұрын
I wanna play it, my only experience is it's bangin' ass music. Disco ball is a fav in later ridge racers for me
@licksludgee 2 жыл бұрын
@@TiNRiB definitely, buying the upgrades....sorry "tune up" or new cars was awesome
@JazGalaxy 2 жыл бұрын
@@TiNRiB really? R4 was the best racing game of that era by leaps and bounds, to me. I feel like r4 did things that no other racer has topped.
@thoamsthomas4299 2 жыл бұрын
Damn, that line "...I don't have any friends and I know you don't." sounded sinister. But hey, it's true.. 😋😫
@NewportBox100s 2 жыл бұрын
Same here! I don't have any friends.
@Masterantula 2 жыл бұрын
That might just be my all time favorite Game Sack end-sketch. It was super creative and genuinely fun to watch. Thanks for another great episode!
@IamLegend32 2 жыл бұрын
I gotta say...Aside from everything else that's obviously great about Gamesack, one thing I love and appreciate, is the dry humor - the the jokes that are randomly thrown into the commentary. "Everyone loves a good three way!" Then Joe just continues on like nothing happend.
@Bt3615 2 жыл бұрын
Interestingly Midnight Resistance was quite popular in Europe thanks to the ports for practically every micro computer available in 1989. Some are very impressive given the capability of the systems, especially the one for the ZX Spectrum.
@Dumbledork_Prime 2 жыл бұрын
I played the hell out of it on the Amiga 500 back in the day.
@Monacomaverick 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best episodes in a while. Rage Racer is one of my all time favorites, and you can even play the OST in your own car! It's also the only game I've ever known to play a wind rush sound when you get close to the walls at high speeds.
@vjspectron 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah Joe did a great job on this one in particular!
@wizballcommodore8466 2 жыл бұрын
The quality of this channel hasnt suffered with people leaving.
@carrito1981 Жыл бұрын
"Apparently the Twin Towers were rebuilt..." the humor on this channel is underrated.
@chaospoet 2 жыл бұрын
That music in Midnight Resistance! That is what video game music should sound like. Sounds like it should be in Mega Turrican or something.
@urmie 2 жыл бұрын
Tokyo Xtreme Racer series. Loved it on Dreamcast and then PS2, with Import Tuner Challenge on the 360 being the last.
@aryinc 2 жыл бұрын
gotta love the game sack sign in rage racer. Another hit on the ps1. The drifts in the game sound like really intensive wet farts.
@pal-of-pals 2 жыл бұрын
Rage Racer is one of my all time favourite racing games. I still play it to this day.
@RobertSeeJen 2 жыл бұрын
That ending skit was smooth! If that was all stop motion, you did a really good job!
@livefreeprintguns 2 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for a new Game Sack drop, cheers!
@marcianoacuerda 2 жыл бұрын
“Oh no, say goodbye to freedom”. This gave me a good laugh. I’m going to start using it in real life.
@Domarius64 2 жыл бұрын
3:38 Yes we are! They really conveyed a lot of form in her body for such a low resolution! That's some impressive artwork...
@TheMainCore 2 жыл бұрын
Damn that ending was heartwarming! And suuuuper smooth, must have taken a lot of mega power to make that.
@rashidisw 2 жыл бұрын
Its also using the in-game music which titled "Sortie", which quite fitting name for the skit theme.
@talideon 2 жыл бұрын
Midnight Resistance is pretty well known in Europe. It was even a pack-in game for the C64 at one point. On that topic, the C64 port has a really good version of the soundtrack, which is worth a listen.
@miikasuominen3845 2 жыл бұрын
It was also highly rated on Spectrum in Europe.
@gamingquarterly6353 2 жыл бұрын
That tune in Midnight Resistance sounds a bit like the Space Harrier song. So glad you covered Spike Mcfang. A true hidden Gem.
@jasona8396 2 жыл бұрын
I just really enjoy your channel. Thanks for all you and Dave have done over the years.
@dissecta 2 жыл бұрын
The subtitles for Rage Racer are hilarious! Especially the last one, great work.
@robintst 2 жыл бұрын
Well, since the end skit involved a Gauntlet game, I'll say Gauntlet: Dark Legacy, that game is simply massive and tons of fun even if you play solo. The Gamecube port is the definitive version so I recommend that being the one to look for. Barring that, the OG Xbox port also works fine, the PS2 version is inferior to both.
@MrPoestyle 2 жыл бұрын
I watch this as I am 8 beers deep . I will forget all about these games in the morning , but I love them for now .
@gumbyx84 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and good game recommendations but one thing: Spike McFang is a vampire, now a magician. That's why enemies have cloves of garlic for life and the main character had tomatoes (because tomato juice instead of blood).
@vallaurianv6024 2 жыл бұрын
Great games Joe and great episode thanks. Midnight Resistance was pretty well known in the UK thanks to some stellar home computer ports - Amiga, C64 even Spectrum. It was one of the first Genesis games I sought out due to this when I started a Genesis collection in 2019.
@big_ry82 2 жыл бұрын
I loved the speccy version. Great port
@Zerroth 2 жыл бұрын
And Rage Racer was the first game I ever played on the PlayStation 1. Although it was on a demo disc. "Racers. Start your engines and let's get it on!"
@fordxbgtfalcon 2 жыл бұрын
Rage Racer is one of my all time favorite retro racers! such a great game that I played for HOURS!
@douglasolmi 2 жыл бұрын
The music playing at 10:17 sure sounds like U2 City of Blinding Lights intro! The music is from 2004, so maybe U2 got some inspiration from it.
@avideogamemaster 2 жыл бұрын
Space Harrier
@rickydicky5889 2 жыл бұрын
Will Dave ever be back?! The counter balance was so good with him.
@Ryfael 2 жыл бұрын
No, maybe special appearances.
@QF_Dan72 2 жыл бұрын
pretty rare now
@chrisvanderhoef9885 2 жыл бұрын
That Gauntlet IV ending is one of the best endings ever. I love it!
@edgarrett295 2 жыл бұрын
Love the subtle Game Sack billboards in that racer.
@cjprice6105 2 жыл бұрын
Still waiting for a Gameboy color episode
@KaijuClub 2 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised no one has yet commented on the fact the Game Sack logo is in Rage Racer lol 16:14 Update: That is a neat feature that you can add you logo in game to that game!
@terencehill2320 2 жыл бұрын
It was commented on
@Xyabra 2 жыл бұрын
It's crazy to think that theses game came out 30 some years ago. I'm still stuck in the 2010s
@TruthSword7 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the time you put into producing these videos.
@sleepysamurai8625 2 жыл бұрын
Omfg you had me laughing my head off right at the end of the Rage Racer segment.....did not see that one coming. Brilliant!
@Kinglink 2 жыл бұрын
Love those rage racer billboards that have been changed. Nicely done, JOe.
@ArrissJorree 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, Joe! There’s a spreadshot-type ability in the Nintendo DS game Monster Tale called “Resistance of Midnight,” and I always wondered if it was a reference to Midnight Resistance’s, er, three-way.
@titantim 2 жыл бұрын
Dude! In shadow of the ninja, it gets MUCH easier if you only pick up ONE type of weapon. You mentioned a slightly longer katana, but you can level ALL main weapons 3 times. Makes the game a lot easier with the extra range.
@atomicskull6405 2 жыл бұрын
One exception to the soundtrack on Shadow of the Ninja, there is one part of the ending music is an ear worm that will be stuck in your head for days if not weeks.
@Ghalheart 2 жыл бұрын
4:20 - Just wanna point out that Spike here is actually a demon prince of the vampire variety - albeit one who loves tomatoes instead of blood. In fact, this game is actually a SEQUEL to a Japan-only PC-Engine game called "Makai Prince Dorabocchan," which is a 2D platformer with a goofy sense of humor. But yeah, I'm glad you covered this game, Joe! I had a lot of fun with Spike McFang years ago, and it somehow continues to be this hidden gem on the SNES to this very day.
@weaponlogic 2 жыл бұрын
Really Glad Rage Racer and Spike Mcfang got some love,. All your Gijoe references were well appreciated thanks for that.
@irmaosver 2 жыл бұрын
Didn't know Game Sack was so popular in 1999 to warrant an advertisement spot in-game
@sdmayday 2 жыл бұрын
Wirehead. 100% overlooked since nobody talks about it ever, but it's one of the most enjoyable fmv games. I had a great time playing this one with a friend of mine. Everyone should try it. The humor in that game is really something.
@ddddddsssseeee 2 жыл бұрын
Game sack comin thru at 1 am love to see it
@samparks7156 2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha the end of the Rage Racer clip made me loose it, it's so funny. Hilarious Joe.
@miamimagicians 2 жыл бұрын
One of the most underrated and underappreciated games that gets not enough respect is beyond oasis!
@JB_inks 2 жыл бұрын
4d boxing was hilarious and quite good fun, especially if you want to get an over powered boxer against a weedy opponent. Indy 500 was also good from that era, although mainly when you turn you car around and race head on into traffic causing huge crashes. EnviroBear 2000 was another funny game to play with a friend, especially if you'd had a beer or two.
@Rackatiakka 2 жыл бұрын
I actually really like the flame spell sound. It's very much a product of it's time and I love it. One of my favorite things in mystic defender.
@Starscreamlive 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the end skit. One of your best ones yet!
@gnardawgyt 2 жыл бұрын
This video was so well produced! Really really enjoyed it, lots of great games here it looks like
@StormsparkPegasus 2 жыл бұрын
I really liked Gauntlet IV. Especially the adventure mode that you could beat, it was awesome.
@MrKanjidude 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see Shadow of the Ninja/Blue Shadow get some recognition. It's a nice game, and I absolutely love the ending tune. I guess one game I rarely see anyone mention is Firepower 2000/Super SWIV. It's not revolutionary, but it's a good shoot'em up with a great intro tune and good sound design.
@Savitor 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning Cobra Command, this is the game I purchased with my Sega CD on day one. Totally Awesome experience with wonderful memories... I still fire it up often and enjoy! 😄👍🎮
@Thunderbeingz 2 жыл бұрын
"You wouldn't want to go to jail for overlooking these games, would you? " 😆
@giorgimurjikneli2206 2 жыл бұрын
Shadow of a ninja or kage is a game that made me fall in love with gaming in general back when i was like 3 or 4. So happy that u mentioned this really underrated gem. Top 10 nes games for me easily .
@cooltraineralex9711 2 жыл бұрын
Always glad to see a new Game Sack. hell yea
@maniaco1231 2 жыл бұрын
Love the episode! BTW, Spike McFang was a vampire and eats tomatoes instead of blood.
@maniaco1231 2 жыл бұрын
(That's also why the health bar of the enemies is represented with garlics)
@Sparkykelly1 2 жыл бұрын
I have Road Avenger on my Mega CD and love the game. Used to have the song as my phones ringtone, and the image from the game cover was the background screen on my work PC. Haha
@SomeOrangeCat 2 жыл бұрын
Dino Strike for the Wii. A completely overlooked rail shooter in the same vein as Sega's Lost World arcade game. Corridor 7 for MS-DOS. I think it's publisher/developer Capstone is why people mostly turned their nose up at this one, but it's a pretty good Wolfenstein-powered Doom Clone!
@tribemaster101 2 жыл бұрын
these stop motion sketches are always amusing
@throttle1990 2 жыл бұрын
Criminally Overlooked Games 4 - It didn't take too long after all to include the great Shadow of the Ninja/Kage in here. I was hopping for you to do it when I watched Part 3...Thank you, Joe. That's the game of my childhood. Literally. And for that alone you can consider you have a new fan and a follower from the far Eastern Europe in a small but beautiful country - Bulgaria. Regards !
@blackprobegt2000 2 жыл бұрын
I never heard of any of these games and now I want to play them all! Great suggestions
@frankbizzoco1954 2 жыл бұрын
Shadow of the Ninja is a great 8 bit game. It's included with the Switch online app. Or just emulate it.
@lettersfromporcupine 2 жыл бұрын
the song lyric subtitles had me dead.
@Ghost_Of_SAS 2 жыл бұрын
Mystic Defender was highly advertised when the Mega Drive launched around these parts, along with Truxton, Last Battle, Ghouls & Ghosts and Rambo 3.
@pliniomsann 2 жыл бұрын
Loved that you mentioned where Mystic Defender came from
@jonquixote7691 2 жыл бұрын
The only game I never played on this list was Spike McFang. Great selection here. As soon as I saw Midnight Resistance, I was hyped for the awesome soundtrack.
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