Loved to play this as a child. Cool to see it finished

This is a great game. Shocking to watch you steam through it like it is not difficult. Kudos Arcus.

Very nice. I was always curious about this game. It's main character has a habit of making cameos in other games out of left field.

Power-walking Karnov

I had this as a kid and loved it. One of the very few NES games I've actually finished.

Forgot about this gem, just unlocked many memories

Karnov is a classic for obvious reasons, the soundtrack alone is top tier.

when you hit the boss the sound reminds me of dial internet when you log on

Fun fact: Karnov is the first stage boss in bad dudes (nes)

I got this game back in the day on my birthday on a cold NY night at Caldor department store.

I watched this when you first posted it, but I love this game. I used to play this through at least once a month.

Aaaaaand Clunk

NOVEMBER12TH...ESSENCECOMPLETED...

I never knew you could break walls with the bomb, always assumed it was for enemies. I spent most of my time looking for those secret items that pop in when you jump in certain places because I thought the mask was so cool. Also, I always thought that fall animation looked like he's putting his hands against his cheeks (Home Alone style) as if to say, "Oh no! I'm falling!" Also, also, I learned from this that real men swim by kicking one leg, no arm movement.

Never heard about this game before. Looks and feels pretty good! GG

This is awesome keep up the good work!

Great game big guy. Fun to watch and entertaining for sure

Unreal athlete

Well done for your PB Arcus!

Some great "and... clunk!" harmonics there. And a great game.

“And klunk” - Arcus 🤠 👢 👢

the way you defeat the bosses crack me up every time

Love the whole look. Keep rocking keep rolling 😎

First saw the arcade version at Fuddruckers when I was a kid. I always liked this one + he cameo'd in Bad Dudes 👍

Best 8bit soundtrack of all time! 🔥

This game is still so weird. As a kid I guess I never noticed it played the same music over and over.

Amazing work!

Played this all the time as a kid. It's funny to watch a speed run because you find out that you don't have to kill like 90% of the stuff on the screen. I think that's what kept me from finishing it, back when.

I forgot about this game! Nice!

nice and good gob , rally I like your voice when you play . . . thank you bro

I loved this game as a kid in the 80s

Loved this game

God the moustache just keep getting more majestic. Willing to bet that moustache itself plays games better than most people

Loved this game when I was a kid. Don’t think I ever made it past the second level though 😅

The arcade for this was at an old convenience store near my house (remember when convenience stores had arcades?), but I owned the NES cartridge as well. I don't think I ever made it past the fourth or fifth level. This game kind of freaked me out; the art is kind of "scary" for a kid and the various sound effects are kind of jarring, too.

What a strange and mystic game

Awesome run! This is a game that is better on NES than the arcade version.

The vertical falling is so slow, there must be a time save from avoiding jumping or gaining height in some areas.

That was a good Karnov.

The music in this game has haunted me since childhood. Please send help. Great vid!

That bird looks like Mr. Burns 😂😂😂 0:36

Hell yeah!

Man this was legit almost the first game I ever rented for my Nintendo. I think maybe I got to the second boss…

I loved this game! My best friend was watching me play one day and somehow figured out if you hit A and B at the same time on the 2nd controller it would instantly kill Karnov. Of course she didn't tell me right away and would kill me in the weirdest spots. I was convinced that the game was glitchy and was getting so pissed off to the point that I almost threw my controller though the tv screen. She eventually told me and we all got a good laugh about it.

Cool to see Shantae's father getting some love

I come for the sound effects

My Hero

That thunder is from Werewolf The Last Warrior

Mash mash mash is all this game.

I finished this game. Super weird and cool. Nice to see Soviet mythology for a change .

👏Bravo another PB sandwich...

Gotta love a man who knows his clunks!!!

Idk who I luv more; Kornov or Arcus 🥹

I too have fond memories of playing this game WAY back in the day! :) Fun Fact: The original uncut version of the game actually had cut scenes and a MUCH better ending. I was so disappointed with the ending as a kid but now I know that U.S. censorship is why it was so lame. Shame on you, Nintendo! In any case, thanks for sharing and a beautiful run, Arcus!

This game used to give me nightmares as a yout for some reason lol

gg

I was waiting for the ballooooooooon!!! Air drop but didn’t saw it. Still I liked the video.

I dont think I ever beaten first level before turning it off, as a kid AND adult. Never knew he could fly and swim.

Very cool

One of my favorite NES games. Looks like a cheap Mario clone, but there's so many secrets and tricks to do.

loved this game as a kid. it's legit good, you young ones should play it.

as a kid, this game seemed so intimidating

CLUNK!

Wow, you do some "deep cuts." I never even heard of this one.

You're a cool dude.

Had this weird game as a kid. Could never beat it.

You are a legend lol

I never got that far on this game, maybe level 2 or 3. After I died a few times I'd switch to something I was good at like Shadow of the Ninja, Skate or Die, Contra, or Ninja Gaiden.

Heya Arcus. If I don't get to do it later, just wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.

BALOOONNN

I like my klonks fast and melodic 🤠 🎶

Wow dude. Could they have at least made 2 sound tracks for this game? How did you not lose your mind playing this?

so basically Karnov is the NES/Russian version of Krato. LOL

Noice

Gg

I've had this game for years, I think the fourth stage is the farthest I've ever got. I'm pretty bad at this game. Cool to see it finished. The end screen is disappointing though, lol.

Is he saying clunk or clock?

Klunk

And klonk!

you couldnt make a game like this these days, what with all the k's

Play The Wrath Of Black Manta...

pin stripe shirt, the mustache and the crumpled up sombrero.... you couldn't create someone i hated more if you tried.

hey, you should try doing pacifist runs: it`s where you kill as little enemies as possible

Imagine paying $60 back in the 80s to play a game beating it in less than 10 minutes. 😂

KLONK

This game is horrible! Props to you for have the balls to play it!

Karnov sucks. My cousin had this game growing up, I hated it then and I hate it now!

I have fond Majorie’s of hating this game.

Hey arckus do you have a boyfriend

good clunk

shashshmash, or how ir write

I remember back in high school I beat this game and was like what. very easy and gay ass ending.