The writing of your reviews never disappoints. “The visuals are a kaleidoscope of insanity…”

Ah yes the ol' 'unlimited enemies in windows' trope. The first guy to ever program that had no idea what a curse he was unleashing.

What you're saying about many Genesis games having overwhelmingly large level designs with little boundaries for direction has not gone unnoticed. It's something my brother and I referred to as "Genesis levels" when describing a game. e.g. "Super Return of the Jedi is full of Genesis levels."

With this one coming out in the 90s, it feels like something Newman would say dramatically on Seinfeld. "You can't stop me, Jerry! When you work with the mail you know how to use... EL VIENTO!"

One interesting difference between Sega and Nintendo of this era (that I didn't discover until much later in life) is how a lot of the anime influence in games was scrubbed from Nintendo releases but, for whatever reason, just... wasn't on Sega? There are so many games on Genesis (and even more on Sega CD) that have very-obviously-anime art, whether it's character portraits in a menu screen or big obvious CG renders like at 1:37, but the SNES had like.... three lol

This game reminds me of Alisia Dragon, which is another super Sega game. Definitely a solid title.

Thanks Nick Arcade for getting me into this game!

I got a lot of Valis vibes from this game. Loved the Roger Craig reference too

Great music, great anime cutscenes, great pixelated explosions.

I was so obsessed with this game growing up

El Viento is absolutely worth playing. Then if you don’t like it much, it’s absolutely worth selling. Holds some great value these days if you stumble upon an actual physical copy

That weird liquid boss reminds me of the boss from 5-4 on Super Mario World 2 Yoshi's island. A giant of those pink gooey things but it appears partially translucent but you see a big heart in it and you have to keep throwing your eggs at it to push its squishy body inwards enough to allow an opening to throw your egg at its heart multiple times

"I shall name him after the Mexican winds! He shall be called, SAN VIENTO!"

I will always remember this game being featured on Nick Arcade, and the contestants never played it. I was so curious about it for years until I looked it up. I still haven't played it but I think I should finally try it out.

I still enjoy the hell out of these videos.

One of my favorite Genesis games! I remember there was a cheat code that allowed you to start with all the spells already and this could make some boss battles much easier (like ending some of them with a single shot) - or harder! Try firing that giant hadouken at the big blob, lol. So glad you reviewed this one, it's surely Sega on its best. I love the anime style cutscenes and the japanese box art

Always love that "Any way you can" part 😂

Never heard of this one, but it looks fun. It's like a female Shinobi...the 20's gangsta aesthetic is an odd choice but it works.

i never felt bad about this, true, genesis had this and ranger x and shinobi, but we had Hagane and RUN SABER that is perhaps one of the best ones ever made, both consoles had their gems and i loved that so so so so much.

I’ve actually had the level 1 theme as my alarm clock song for years 😂

I've loved this game since I first seen it in a couple of episodes of Nick Arcade back when it was still on. I eventually got a copy of it from Funcoland back in 1997 and I still have it to this day with the case and instruction manual.

I had a major crush on this character growing up, note that I didn't actually own a Gensis, and the friends I had didn't own this game. That crush is mostly from the adds that ran in gaming magazines.

The 1st stage music is so badass!

I only recently discovered this game while digging at second hand media store - and I found a copy of El Viento that had a pick and save sticker on the back; I guess at some point they either sold or rented out video games?

You should try Wiz N Liz. That was a sega game I used to just chill out with. I feel it's a underrated gem. It has alot of silly humor.

One of my favorite Genesis games; went from a rental to a purchase

Dope videos - nothing better than popping on a playlist of yours and binging. I will likely never play any of these games, but it's awesome to learn about them and to see the visuals. Thank you for making and sharing them.

All I had to hear was "Wolf Team" and all those wild references made perfect sense to me. They were responsible for Tales of Phantasia, and there's a similar variety of references and influences on display in that game. They were one of the great studios of the era and this game looks well worth a play!

This reminds me of another weird gem I discovered through your channel, which is Psycho Dream. The sprite-size, apparent flow and general insanity all match that other title (which, despite being on SNES, also gives me that Sega vibe you describe). Have a great rest of your day and thanks for your work. Love from Brazil

Awesome game! Thanks for reviewing! I missed this one since I was a snes owner

Great 49er reference. Perfect for the time period.

This is one of my personal favorite sega genesis games along with valis 1 & 3. I remember playing this game a lot when I was a kid. I was first introduced to this game by cousin along with rolling thunder 2 and I’ve been playing it ever since. I like this game for its killer soundtrack and it’s superb anime styled cutscenes. Sure this game is tough, but I still enjoy it. Definitely a hidden gem worth checking out.

Thanks for posting and keeping up with these. Keeps my retro love alive.

If you've played Granada (also Genesis, also Wolf Team), you'll notice this soundtrack is virtually identical. And excellent.

I had a bad time with Earnest Evans back then, so when I heard that EL Viento was from the same team/franchise I didn't even tried to play it. But from what you're saying here, now I feel like I need to give it a shot. The spells look really cool! that alone makes me wanna play :D

had my 31st the other day, love your content, will definitely check this game out when i get my broken computer fixed with birthday money.

"Feels like I'm watching a HoloDeck episode of Next Generation or something." 🤣🤣👏👏

Lol at riding a shark at the end This and Valis were my games on sega channel. Loved them.

This is a great game. So happy they put this on the Evercade.

The setting seems similar to the third shadow hearts game with the fantasy elements and period piece

The nicest "Segadrunk" intro singing yet....

This looks like literally THE Sega Genesis game, showcases everything that was unique about the Genesis. Unfairly difficult, no passwords/saves, super fast scrolling, cheesy music with whack samples, and Shinobi-esque gameplay. Gonna have to try it.

Miserably underrated, one of the top gems of the system

One thing that always impressed me about the genesis was its ability to double or triple sprites in hardware (Making for the giant explosions) and the scan line interrupts for the blob boss. Love games written to the hardware.

Looks like a great Sega game. High speed, frantic action, and kick ass music. Definitely add this to my modded SNES Mini. Thank you for the awesome game videos!

How timely as I just finished this trilogy last week. It's still one of my favorite Sega Genesis games of all time. So much so I have it CIB as well as the Japanese version CIB. On a side note. It'd be cool if you and Sega Lord X did a collab. I think your 2 styles and expertise might mesh well together.

The Wolf Team games for the Genesis are all so AWESOME and insane. None are perfect but there is nothing else like them.

Good review! I've never even heard of this game and I grew up with a Genesis. It looks like a fun game. I totally understand that it has a distinct "Sega" feel. Sega definitely has some weird, wacky, and wild games. A lot of early Genesis games had a similar fast-paced and gritty style.

This is the good stuff. your videos relieve me of anxiety. They make me feel at ease. I love your shit dude!

Never heard of this. Pretty funny review man. Thanks for the laughs. El Nino is going to Bounce on Thursday if you want to invite your tornado to play

Definitely gonna check this one out. Thanks for showcasing lesser-know games!

I played earnest Evans. Always wanted to rent this one back in the day. Had no idea there was a 3rd one. Always learn fun stuff from your videos sir

This was one of my favorite games as a kid... And I love everything about it...

3:30 I suspect that's because a lot of European developers with Amiga and Atari ST experience jumped into MD/Gen development, due to the similar architectures, and that sort of maze-like design was pretty typical of Euro-platformers of the day.

lowkey love how she's basically riding Jabberjaw at the end of the video NYUCK NYUCK NYUCK

This game looks pretty awesome, really wish i had seen it back in the 90's.

I wasn't the only one waiting for a dolphin riding scene the whole time, right?

This is such a crazy game but looks awesome

Great content lately Alex 👌🏻

This one passed me by until now, a shame as it looks excellent. Growing up I was the sole SNES in my friend group so I was exposed to a lot of random Genesis titles so odd to me that this one never popped up.

Picked this up CIB at a pawn shop in Colorado randomly about 16 years ago. Glad I did cause it's an awesome game, and goes for crazy prices these days.

This was part of my collection when I was younger. I collected a lot of games that people slept on I played everything and found out what was good, and kept every good game while I still had my collection

Played this cause I was lucky enough to have sega channel as a kid. My Older brother loved this game 🙌🏽

The sequel, Earnest Evans, also released on Sega CD, but the Sega CD version only came out in Japan. It's a shame because that version has some wild cutscenes that we didn't get here in North America.

And that my friend is the Wolf Team Experience! Mostly Unpolished, crazy, somewhat creative, fast, wanky, and with badass early Motoi Sakuraba music. That's why their games have tons of charm, they weren't top tier developers but you can tell they made what they wanted and thankfully SEGA was very receptive with that kind of game philosophy and we got some of their best...and bad ones too :D

Loved your hollowdeck reference, but I have to add this: it's if Data hung out with Riker and Picard and they just watched a 1980s anime OVA.

Great find. I'm surprised that I've never heard of this one.

Yo @SNESdrunk, I was finally able to check out Gamer's Anonymous over Thanksgiving. Pretty cool place!! Glad I learned of them from you.

I’ve definitely heard of El Viento and how awesome it is because it’s made by the same developer who made the Tales series and it’s one of those titles that definitely looks so cool even better with a super sexy female protagonist to go along with it. Unfortunately I have to bring up the depressing news that El Viento is one of the rarest Sega Genesis Games and it’s very expensive and has skyrocketed in price in recent years. Either way Great Review as always SNES Drunk.

Great review. I have no familiarity with this game, but it is on the Renovation cartridge for the Evercade. I'm thinking about picking that one up, there are several good ones on it.

Ah, I believe that was in the Nick Arcade lineup for when the contestants could play video games, if I'm not mistaken?

This is one of those moments when I get to put a name to a face! I saw something about this somewhere and took note when I saw a shot of that cutscene with the main character. It was very anime that, at the time, wasn’t as well known in North America. Now I definitely want to try this out now That I finally had my memories dusted off!

Agree - an earlier and perhaps unpolished but unique Genesis game and a good time (if a bit difficult). Glad to see it spotlighted!

One of the most infamous cases of the goddamn bats cliche. Also, I love how sausages fly out of the motorbikes when you destroy them.

Great video retro eval, like usual... Looks like this game would go from good to great with a quality-of-life patch for controls & difficulty ...also, LOOK AT DAT DONK! 😂

3:10 Roger Craig reference is appreciated from a 49ers fan.

Another great video Thank you

Very "Sega". Well put! Loved Strider and will need to check this one out on my emulator. Thanks man!

This is my favorite Sega Genesis game. I got this for my birthday back in the 90's. I got rid of it years ago like an idiot, but I heard that they are re-releasing it later this year. So this will be my chance to get it back.

You can always tell a WolfTeam game just by seeing or hearing it, they had such a distinct style.

Awesome thanks snesdrunk great work Sir

Yes. I played it just a week ago. Fun game.

Ooo a gelatinous cube boss!

Idk why but the music @ the end is reminding me of music in Pilotwings 64

I always wanted to get around to this but anything by Wolfteam & Renovation goes for big money now. Such a distinct sound to their games too

Wolf Team were the 'Grasshopper Games' of the early 90's. Either you understood that their imagination was limited only by its low budget and loved it or detested their games for being so innovative that sometimes it borderline on unplayable.

Good morning 🌄

Vector man was awesome! And the blood code for MK1 console exclusive.

the soundtrack seems to be awesome, gotta try this one

This video game was really begging for some sort of comic adaptation. That's some good batshit insane melding of genres right there.

Wow, that big guy exploded when he was destroyed. Awesome. I could see myself playing this one.

This thing looks cool!

Man I loved this game back in the day. Played it to death

I'll always have a soft spot for that old 90s anime style.

Never heard of this game or seen it before. Looks awesome and crazy. 😱

1:40 I really wanna play this just for the Marijuana monster!

This game looks amazing gonna check this out today

I’m playing this on my RG35XX.. luckily it came pre loaded with this game .. I always wanted it back in the day, but my mom wouldn’t buy me the Sega Mega Drive or the SegaCD .. I was stuck with a Super Nintendo and a game gear ( both super fun tho, thanx mom! ) lol!! Now at the age of 39 I’m finally able to play this title , and I must say it’s very frustrating! But I love these old games! The newer games might be beautiful but there’s just something special about the Sega , Nintendo , and Neo-Geo heydays of the 90s 🤙🏻

Wow surprised I've never heard of this one, it looks fantastic!

This looks amazing.