My Top 10 Favorite Vectrex Games

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My Top 10 Favorite Vectrex Games

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Here are what I consider the best games for the Vectrex tabletop console, according to my own tastes. Homebrew games were not included. Here's an alphabetical list of official Vectrex games according to Wikipedia:
3D Crazy Coaster
3D MineStorm
3D Narrow Escape
AnimAction
Armor Attack
Art Master
Bedlam
Berzerk
Blitz!
Clean Sweep
Cosmic Chasm
Fortress of Narzod
Heads Up
Hyperchase
Melody Master
Mine Storm
Polar Rescue
Pole Position
Rip-Off
Scramble
Solar Quest
Space Wars
Spike
Spinball
Star Castle
Star Hawk
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Web Wars
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@bryanobrien2726 9 ай бұрын

I received a Vectrex for Christmas in the 80s when they went on clearance . I actually still have it and all of my original games . It's my favorite vintage console . I played a lot of Mine Storm , Berzerk , Star Trek and Blitz which was more fun than it should've been . I've got a few of the homebrews and custom controllers by Fury Unlimited and a Sean Kelly multicart , I've also got a Sean Kelly dust cover for the Vectrex console which I highly recommend .

@GamingTheSystems1 9 ай бұрын

That's so odd. I ordered an overlay off Ebay, and it came from Sean Kelly. I didn't realize he was famous for this type of stuff.

@bryanobrien2726 9 ай бұрын

@@GamingTheSystems1 That he is .

@BitestheStuff 9 ай бұрын

Can I just state that I appreciate you just getting straight to business. I understand why people put introductions in their videos, but man, some of them take too long and that's presuming they're not doing an read ad right out the gate.

@GamingTheSystems1 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. There is an introduction, but I put it after number 2. Seems to work pretty good.

@Azuris190 9 ай бұрын

@@GamingTheSystems1 Yes, it does, it is a really nice Change in Pace.

@GamingTheSystems1 9 ай бұрын

Edit, I meant to say it's after number 8.

@geekwithsocialskills 9 ай бұрын

Nice seeing the Vectrex getting some love on your channel. The homebrews are pretty amazing. I would check out Vector Patrol and Vector Pilot for sure.

@geekwithsocialskills 9 ай бұрын

I was surprised to not see Pole Position on your top 10 list. At least Scramble made the list, both are two of my personal favorites.

@maxmcgrubor4028 9 ай бұрын

Interesting video. As someone who grew up long after the Vectrex's release, I hadn't heard of really any of these titles. So thank you for sharing.

@pharotman2311 9 ай бұрын

As a gamer who started gaming in the early 80’s I can honestly say I have never seen a vectrex in action. Not even on you tube. It seems like something I would have loved. (I loved the virtual boy btw). Fantastic video I need to try one of these out somehow. Me and my little homies love your videos!

@catholicactionbibleonlyist1813 9 ай бұрын

My next door childhood Neighbor may had a Vectrex because every time a Vectrex video comes up it reminds me him

@TheMultiGunMan 9 ай бұрын

A few years ago I saw a Vetrex at my local antique store. I thought about buying it but ended up passing on it. A few weeks later someone else bought it. I regret not buying it because I've never come across another one.

@TheoDJ23 9 ай бұрын

Never played this system. Only heard of it and seen some videos. Simple, but at the same time cool aesthetics. Gives me "TRON" vibes here and there.

@chrissiebawn9357 5 ай бұрын

I LOVED my Vectrex! LOVED IT! ❤❤😀🖖🙏🌍

@jakek5417 9 ай бұрын

Gots to get one of these bad boys… thanks for the video

@supersayianshrek5455 9 ай бұрын

I am genuinely impressed by all of the games on this.

@GamingTheSystems1 9 ай бұрын

He is a hero, but needs to lock his girlfriend's door.

@ArcadeFreak-gw5rp 7 ай бұрын

I wish I could get my hands on a vectrex, I remember as a kid having one and the monitor stopped working we brought it to a tv repair place and at that time they wanted way too much to repair it if my memory is correct. I definitely need to try and pick another one up.

@iwantmyvanback 9 ай бұрын

Im not sure why, but Spike is very impressive to me. I know it seems like an offset version of donkey kong, but it really appeals to me. Would like to try it

@ThorStoneGaming 9 ай бұрын

One weird thing, i believe I first played Vetrex at a doctor/dentist office waiting room of all places. I think I played the asteroids type game.

@Azuris190 9 ай бұрын

Never seen a Vectrex in Real Life, but guessing from the Video it must look really nice if you have it infront of you. As Colors in some Games often pop out reeeally nice on CRTs and i can't replicate it on my LCDs.

@GamingTheSystems1 9 ай бұрын

It even looks better in person; the camera makes it look like it's flashing a lot more than it actually does.

@nonstopmaximum2141 9 ай бұрын

I passed on an opportunity to buy one of these at a pawn shop a while ago. I wouldn’t mind grabbing a Vectrex one of these days.

@supersmallchibiwolf872 8 ай бұрын

I always see the Vectrex in retro game stores near me. Usually, they are the most affordable stuff I the stores, but It's not my thing. But I do think It is an interesting concept from back then. Cool video. ^_^

@ZENITH_System_3 9 ай бұрын

Next up: my top 22 Virtual Boy games

@GamingTheSystems1 9 ай бұрын

I likely won't do 22, but a Top 10 is on my long-term list.

@MrSlicktherick 4 ай бұрын

I think theres only 22 total games in the us 🤫

@ZENITH_System_3 4 ай бұрын

@@MrSlicktherick that was the joke

@bmag4368 9 ай бұрын

The multi carts are cool and have some homebrews but there are tons worth playing not on a multi.... Vectorblade, vector patrol, vyrzon, etc! Wet Cat is a fun one that came out 2023.

@funkydmunky1 9 ай бұрын

Good job as always. Nice to see the old VTX get some love 🤩

@itsjustagamechannel 9 ай бұрын

A Vectrex is definitely on my bucket list of consoles to own in my collection.

@seraphinberktold7087 24 күн бұрын

Nice video and some interesting choices in the top 10 like Spike. I do like Spike, too, but I find the gameplay a bit fiddly. Speech is also a nice addition in Spike. So I can understand your list. Have you tried homebrews yet? Vector Pilot and Vector Patrol are wonderful games by that Vectrex magician Kristof Tuts. Vector Patrol is sheer black magic. There is also a Star Wars game I still have to check out myself. Rumor has it that it's really good.

@zachary_attackery 9 ай бұрын

There's a cool blacklight thing you can get that clips over the screen and it has special overlays for it, there's even one thats 3D and makes it look like theres little stars floating around

@inarieon8531 8 ай бұрын

Aye! It’s annoying how the guy who makes the frames won’t email back at the moment…

@dustheg 4 ай бұрын

That was a great list I wouldn't be able to do that cuz I only own 11 games so I'd have to give one an honorable mention

@HatsuneMiku-hh1cn 9 ай бұрын

Never played this system, but looks interesting.

@211inprogress 9 ай бұрын

Love it.

@VEGANVANIA 9 ай бұрын

Provocative suggestion: a fan made adaption of Shamus for the VIC-20 on the Vectrex. Frankly, a spiritual successor along those lines with Vectrex style graphics that would _not_ run on the Vectrex would also be really welcome. I'd like to see that "Berzerk-esque" subgenre make artistic progress of some kind.

@NES_Wizard 9 ай бұрын

Vectrex is a interesting console. I wish I had one. Maybe one day

@user-tz3ru1er5z 4 ай бұрын

I can't believe that you've not included Rip off!.

@tomascarlsson961 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for an interesting video! I wish I had vectrex when I was a kid. I hope I can pick one up at some point. 💸

@kbocuts1359 5 ай бұрын

Playing these on my emulator but i am fascinated by this technology and i may have played it somewhere at some point

@Ultimategc13 9 ай бұрын

Never actually seen this played anywhere … first time seeing this played cool! I’ve seen it I think one time in person … not sure it’s my cup of tea… I feel that era of video games is really special to 70’s and 80’s kids 90’s and early 2000’s it doesn’t have the same appeal … idk why

@user-ju6fk4pg3k 2 ай бұрын

Maravillosa consola, genial que muestren los juegos de está genial maquina.

@jomama900 Ай бұрын

Star Trek is my #1 pick and Armor Attack is top 10 as well

@VEGANVANIA 9 ай бұрын

Next video: the greatest MUSIC on the Vectrex… top ten Vectrex video game soundtracks… (YES, I"M JOKING.)

@VEGANVANIA 9 ай бұрын

Sounds like the Intro to Berzerk might be #1.

@legendodinson7082 9 ай бұрын

Star Castle was my favorite.

@TheGreatMalefic 7 ай бұрын

6:34 Klassisch! Die Musik ist der Walkürenritt von Wagner!

@ryerichards4885 5 ай бұрын

Hardey Harr Harr!!!

@noemedmedia 9 ай бұрын

Highly engaging!

@zupergodo1 7 ай бұрын

Buen video Da ganas de probar una Vetrex Es lamentable que este hobby se este encareciendo con los años

@cryptohodler8311 23 күн бұрын

Hi, May I ask u how you secured the overlay's to the wall. Looks great!

@adammcgovern2149 8 ай бұрын

I think you should make videos showcasing playing old odder systems. The VHS and tv overlays went with the odyssey were at the bottom of your console ranking list but I found those oddly looking and I think would make a fun KZfaq video not ranking the games but discussing the technology. Would I like playing them? I don't know. Storing them at house? Definitely not but a KZfaq video? For sure. They just look different maybe moreso compared to a board game than video game. The VHS systems also I am curious about. They just look odd.

@moshingsafely 9 ай бұрын

I only have one Vectrex game (apart from MineStorm), and that's Star Trek: The Motion Picture: The Game... Any thoughts on that one? I think it's reasonably entertaining, though it feels more like Star Wars than Star Trek.

@lfogezvarley3896 8 ай бұрын

get a multi cart ... there's some awesome new games out there 😊

@Gen-X-Memories 5 ай бұрын

Must not be a sports guy because he left Blitz off which I thought was pretty amazing for its time.

@fmdof 9 ай бұрын

is your vectrex modded? I didn't hear any of the famous buzzing.

@GamingTheSystems1 9 ай бұрын

It buzzes. The camera mic wasn't close enough.

@ninjacape 9 ай бұрын

No Star Castle?

@GamingTheSystems1 9 ай бұрын

I played a lot of it in prepping for this video, but it doesn't hold my attention as much as the others.

@cantcit 8 ай бұрын

Do yourself a favor and get a Pitrex which acts like a multi cart

@Zel-from-Ashdod 9 ай бұрын

It's difficult to say this in a helpful, non-offensive way, but _it is interesting to me_ that there are so many words that you continue to (consistently) mispronounce in English, your first language (perhaps your only language?). My ex-wife was absolutely furious with me when I pointed out a series of words that our daughter can't pronounce: it seems to be very difficult for people to respond to this kind of observation analytically -but it really is not intended as an insult. With people who speak English as their second language, many continue to mispronounce words they learned _early,_ but they have better pronunciation for the vocabulary they gained _later on_ in the process. (BTW: English is my first language, but I've studied quite a few.)