AL82 Retrogaming Longplays | Arcadia Longplay (Arcade) [QHD] @AL82RetrogamingLongplays | Uploaded 1 year ago | Updated 10 hours ago
Game Info
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Developer: NMK
Publisher: NMK
Year of Release: 1994
Game Review & Impressions
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Another high-quality mid 90's arcade shooter, Arcadia might not do much different to that of its contemporaries, but if it delivers a solid gaming experience, does it even need to? Arcadia certainly has the looks, with tons of enemies and explosions filling the screen, and the end-of-level bosses are suitably interesting, all manner of cybernetically imbued anime samurai and bristling, Gundam-esque battlecruisers.
I don't really have much more to say about Arcadia, other than if you enjoy this type of game, this won't disappoint.
Chapters
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00:00 Attract mode
01:00 Stage 1
03:10 Stage 2
05:00 Stage 3
08:14 Stage 4
11:05 Stage 5
14:35 Stage 6
16:32 Stage 7
19:30 Stage 8
23:40 Ending
Game Info
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Developer: NMK
Publisher: NMK
Year of Release: 1994
Game Review & Impressions
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Another high-quality mid 90's arcade shooter, Arcadia might not do much different to that of its contemporaries, but if it delivers a solid gaming experience, does it even need to? Arcadia certainly has the looks, with tons of enemies and explosions filling the screen, and the end-of-level bosses are suitably interesting, all manner of cybernetically imbued anime samurai and bristling, Gundam-esque battlecruisers.
I don't really have much more to say about Arcadia, other than if you enjoy this type of game, this won't disappoint.
Chapters
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00:00 Attract mode
01:00 Stage 1
03:10 Stage 2
05:00 Stage 3
08:14 Stage 4
11:05 Stage 5
14:35 Stage 6
16:32 Stage 7
19:30 Stage 8
23:40 Ending
![Arcadia Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yxo2rGOY_bc/hqdefault.jpg "Arcadia Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]
Game Info
Developer: NMK
Publisher: NMK
Year of Release: 1994
Game Review & Impressions
Another high-quality mid 90s arcade shooter, Arcadia might not do much different to that of its contemporaries, but if it delivers a solid gaming experience, does it even need to? Arcadia certainly has the looks, with tons of enemies and explosions filling the screen, and the end-of-level bosses are suitably interesting, all manner of cybernetically imbued anime samurai and bristling, Gundam-esque battlecruisers.
I dont really have much more to say about Arcadia, other than if you enjoy this type of game, this wont disappoint.
Chapters
00:00 Attract mode
01:00 Stage 1
03:10 Stage 2
05:00 Stage 3
08:14 Stage 4
11:05 Stage 5
14:35 Stage 6
16:32 Stage 7
19:30 Stage 8
23:40 Ending")
![P-47 Aces Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z8F-5kLfNFw/hqdefault.jpg "P-47 Aces Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]
Game Info
Developer: Jaleco
Publisher: Jaleco
Year of Release: 1995
Game Review & Impressions
Diving into the extensive catalogue of coin-operated shoot em ups, P-47 Aces is another relative obscurity from Jaleco Id never heard of. This World War II inspired shoot em up looks and sounds pretty good, and whilst not quite to the standard of your typical SNK or Irem release, its fair to say Jaleco put a lot of effort into spit and polishing this particular production, at least from an audio-visual standpoint. The pastel backgrounds featuring snow-capped mountains, tropical jungles and lakes surrounded by pine forests look great, lending the game a unique visual appeal.
Before play commences, players are treated to a rogues gallery of the different pilots and accompanying planes that can be flown into combat. Kim Blair appears to be some kind of mashup of Kylie Minogue and Madonna, whilst Captain Uncle yes, they really called him that looks at least 20 years older than his bio would seem to suggest; looks a little bit like Donald Sutherland perhaps? Each plane is equipped with a different loadout of air-to-air and air-to-ground ordnance, plus a small armament of screen-clearing smart bombs, which youll most definitely be requiring.
Launching into the game proper, its your typical affair: waves of enemies, an occasional sub-boss, with a final showdown against a variety of howitzer packing behemoths gatekeeping the exist to the next stage. Blowing up enemies reveals power-up tokens that beef up your gun power and projectile spread; all pretty typical for this type of game.
For the first stage at least, P-47 Aces is a fairly decent experience, even fun, but that changes quickly after the first stage is done. Subsequent stages ramp up the difficulty, featuring more enemies that literally spew waves of projectiles of varying sizes and speeds in rapid succession, leaving you and your somewhat bulky plane sprite precious little room for manoeuvre. This is very much a hardcore game thats going to appeal to a hardcore audience - a casual experience, this is not.
Ultimately, the game impresses as an aesthetic showpiece, but its difficult to recommend it much beyond that. Stick it on free-play and you might get some enjoyment out of it, but the constant wall of enemies and projectiles results in an experience thats overbearing instead of being actually fun, which is, after all, what a video game is supposed to be.
Chapters
00:00 Attract mode
01:50 Stage 1
03:22 Stage 2
05:25 Stage 3
08:33 Stage 4
12:20 Stage 5
15:30 Stage 6
17:54 Stage 7
19:59 Stage 8
23:35 Ending")
![Dynasty Wars Longplay (Arcade) [4K]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z8yIz3QePYk/hqdefault.jpg "Dynasty Wars Longplay (Arcade) [4K]
Game Info
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Year of Release: 1989
Game Review & Impressions
Considering how many of Capcoms brawlers were based on medieval or fantasy settings, Dynasty Wars depiction of China is quite refreshing. The game is based on manga Tenchi wo Kurau, with players choosing to lead one of four Chinese generals into battle against hordes of enemy fighters and their commanders.
Unlike similar titles, the game tries to distinguish itself from its peers by having players fighting on horseback, fending off attacks from cavalry, archers, catapults and other siege weapons, mounted atop a trusty steed. Thrusting and stabbing in this fashion isnt particularly rewarding, at least in my opinion, and I found that using anything other than the charge-up attack meant it was impossible to defeat enemies quickly enough, frequently becoming overwhelmed. There are a number of special attacks tactics that can help get you out of a bind, such as summoning archers to rain flaming arrows down on your foes, but use of these skills is limited, so you shouldnt waste them unnecessarily.
As with other Capcom games, Dynasty Wars incorporates an XP system, with the player gaining experience through slaying enemies and collecting golden orbs. Levelling up increases maximum vitality and attack power, although enemies also become tougher over the course of the game, meaning that gaining levels is simply a way of holding back the tide, rather than making the player feel as though theyre gaining strength.
I wanted to like Dynasty Wars, because theres some cool stuff here. The overall setting isnt one frequented often by games, certainly not of this era, but the overbearing difficulty and repetitive nature of the combat mean this turns into a rather unenjoyable slog at times. Ultimately, I think this is a game which you ought to check out, but one from which you might come away feeling a little underwhelmed.
Chapters
Attract mode
01:25 Stage 1
03:58 Stage 2
09:13 Stage 3
13:19 Stage 4
17:54 Stage 5
23:41 Stage 6
27:12 Stage 7
32:58 Stage 8
42:08 Ending")
![Hachoo Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZFeSOG-hKdw/hqdefault.jpg "Hachoo Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]
Game Info
Developer: Jaleco
Publisher: Jaleco
Year of Release: 1989
Game Review & Impressions
If I was a betting man, Im pretty sure you saw the thumbnail LONG before the video title; its not every day your feed features a martial arts master hurling a blue-haired vampire girl into the screen with sufficient force to make her overgarments disintegrate. This is the unique selling point of Hachoo, an otherwise cludgy and not-particularly-fun beat em up which allows you to toss opponents into the screen, replete with oversized, comedic depictions of each villain reacting to their demise.
Yes, youll probably chortle the first few times you pull this move off, but all that remains after the novelty wears off is a pretty crap game full of infuriating mechanics, jerky animation, not to mention the cardinal sin of putting enemies into a state of invulnerability until theyve damaged you, or theyve executed at least one attack themselves. By all means give it a try for novelty value, but Double Dragon trounces this in every conceivable way.
Chapters
00:00 Attract mode
00:38 Stage 1
02:55 Stage 2
05:58 Stage 3
07:29 Stage 4
10:05 Stage 5
13:50 Stage 6
20:25 The reason you watched this video...
21:00 Ending")
![Gratia: Second Earth Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z_SjmhgNtdU/hqdefault.jpg "Gratia: Second Earth Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]
Game Info
Developer: Jaleco
Publisher: Jaleco
Year of Release: 1996
Game Review & Impressions
Mid 90s shoot em up opting to use, as far as I can tell, pre-rendered CGI in tandem with traditional pixel art. Its a visual style which doesnt quite work, at least in my opinion - the ship sprites seem incongruous with the background layers, although I guess it would be better viewed on a CRT.
As for the gameplay, its typical shooter territory. Blast your way through waves of fighters, mid-level corvettes, before tackling an oversized behemoth of an end-of-level boss. You get to upgrade your craft with a variety of power-ups, but, as with the rest of the visuals, Im not sold on the decision to have your ship shooting geometric shapes. None of the weapons really ever make you feel like a destructive force, however, which makes stages 4 onward really quite tough because youll be facing wave upon wave of floating bullet sponges.
Gratia is a reasonable enough coin-op experience, although it will probably appeal more to the hardcore shooter fan. For everyone else, mileage may vary.
Chapters
00:00 Attract mode
00:10 Stage 1
02:36 Stage 2
05:00 Stage 3
08:00 Stage 4
10:17 Stage 5
13:42 Stage 6
15:14 Stage 7
18:38 Ending
#gratia
#jaleco
#retrogaming")
![Gaia Crusaders Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zeyod3EGjE0/hqdefault.jpg "Gaia Crusaders Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]
Game Info
Developer: Noise Factory
Publisher: Noise Factory
Year of Release: 1999
Game Review & Impressions
Quite a late entry in the genrenof 2D sideways scrolling brawlers, Gaia Crusaders certainly looks the part. This has some cool artwork and animation, which definitely has an SNK vibe to it.
Unfortunately, I didnt find the gameplay to be particularly satisfying. The animation system tends to lock you into combat moves once started, which tends to leave you exposed to counterattacks, as well as enemies creeping up behind.
The games main selling point is the elemental powers system. Globes containing one of the natural elements can be collected, each of which can be activated at will to unleash a super move based on the element type. Its a pretty cool being able to summon whirling tornadoes or pillars of flame, but theres always that nagging feeling the main combat isnt quite as good as it should be.
Chapters
TBC")
![BreakThru Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_-tuswellS4/hqdefault.jpg "BreakThru Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]
Game Info
Developer: Data East
Publisher: Data East
Year of Release: 1986
Game Review & Impressions
Earlier arcade title from Data East, which is as simple as drive to the right, shoot stuff and jump over obstacles.
I wasnt expecting much, but its actually quite cool. The art style is pretty cool, and despite some issues with working out the collision with sprites due to the perspective, I had fun with this.
Chapters
TBC")
![Chevy Chase Longplay (Amstrad CPC) [QHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_4_w37qI6z4/hqdefault.jpg "Chevy Chase Longplay (Amstrad CPC) [QHD]
Game Info
Developer: PAL Developments
Publisher: HITEC Software
Year of Release: 1991
Game Review & Impressions
Its fair to say that there are some howlingly bad racing games on the Amstrad CPC. The conversion of OutRun is appallingly bad, let down by performance thats so sluggish its measured in seconds per frame. However, there are also some remarkably decent exceptions, and I consider Chevy Chase terrible pun-based naming aside to be a real diamond in the rough.
PAL Developments pretty much focused exclusively on budget releases for the 8-bit home micros during the 80s and 90s, and this cheap-as-chips racing game puts most of the full-price efforts coming out of other software houses to shame. It looks great, moves at a decent lick, and is extremely playable too! Sure, the monotone buzz that passes for engine noise isnt going to win any awards for sound design, but this is an excellent little racer, definitely one of the best for the CPC.
Chapters
TBC")
![FIFA International Soccer Longplay (Sega Genesis) [QHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_PUTkv-RMxM/hqdefault.jpg "FIFA International Soccer Longplay (Sega Genesis) [QHD]
Game Info
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Year of Release: 1993
Game Review & Impressions
Sports games have never really been my bag, but for someone like me, who has barely any interest in football, FIFA International Soccer was one of the few games in the genre Id consider playing.
While there had been plenty of attempts at creating a computerised version of the beautiful game, FIFA represents something of a watershed moment. Still a far cry from the annualised cash-grabbing juggernaut it would eventually become, the original is an incredibly accessible, not to mention highly polished interpretation of the sport, managing to appeal to aficionados and novices alike. Theres a decent number of options on offer that can tailor the gameplay to offer both arcade or simulation-oriented experiences, variable pitch and weather settings, team formations and more. The player control scheme is excellent, allowing you to assume control of the closest player to the ball easily enough, while lobbing, passing and shooting are controlled by the A, B and C buttons on the joypad, with the strength of the shot increasing the longer the button is held.
Football fans more versed in the sport may have a different opinion, but for a complete novice like myself, FIFA serves as an excellent entry-point. It looks and sounds great, and the overall experience is a highly positive one. The series would blow up in a way no-one could imagine, not always for the better, but credit where its due - FIFA International Soccer is an excellent virtual game of footie.
Chapters
TBC")
![GunMaster Longplay (Arcade) [4K]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_YJ7eX2MapY/hqdefault.jpg "GunMaster Longplay (Arcade) [4K]
Game Info
Developer: Metro
Publisher: Metro
Year of Release: 1994
Game Review & Impressions
Another obscure fighting game which Id no knowledge of prior to recording, GunMaster is an arena-based fighting game where players face off against a boss and cohort of enemies, all of whom must be defeated within the time limit. I suppose this is mashup of Renegade meets Gunstar Heroes, albeit with much improved graphics and additional mechanics.
One of the main features is the ability to choose the stages/bosses you fight in any order. Each boss has a difficulty rating, represented by a series of stars, and although some of the encounters do reflect the difficulty, others can be easier or more difficult, depending on your familiarity with the controls.
Speaking of which, your fighter can initiate various punches and kicks, as well as initiate special attacks via stick and button combos; if youve played Streets of Rage 2 or 3, youll know how this works. Its also possible to whip out a handgun for long range attacks, and even this has a special, if you can figure out how to execute it. Theres also an undocumented move called Bloody Dance, left for the player to uncover; the input sequence is revealed in the end credits, but its really not worth it - its extremely difficult to pull off reliably, and it has stupidly telegraphed wind that means most enemies will hit you before it even executes fully.
I wasnt sure what to expect from GunMaster, but this turned out to be pretty fun. It looks a lot like something Capcom would have produced and is as equally as polished in the visual department. The gameplay is tight and the bosses sufficiently varied to warrant several replays.
Chapters
00:00 Attract mode
1:24 Battle 1: Solder Ore
2:26 Battle 2: Leo
3:50 Battle 3: Cancer
5:20 Battle 4: Capricornus
7:05 Battle 5: Redumber
8:50 Battle 6: Taurus
10:15 Battle 7: Aquarius
12:26 Battle 8: Turquiose
14:04 Battle 9: Aries
16:04 Battle 10: Tolmarine
18:14 Battle 11: Pearl & Onyx
19:40 Battle 12: Gemni1 & Gemni2
21:20 Battle 13: Virgo
22:45 Last Battle: Queen Dia
24:25 Ending")
![Nemo Longplay (Arcade) [4K]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aCqVMwgVHiM/hqdefault.jpg "Nemo Longplay (Arcade) [4K]
Game Info
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Campcom
Year of Release: 1990
Game Review & Impressions
One of Capcoms arcade releases which passed me by entirely, Nemo turned out to be a surprisingly decent experience. The game is based on the anime movie Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland. The night-time dreams of the young Nemo carry him to the world of Slumberland, ruled by King Morpheus. Morpheus informs Nemo that he is destined to be the heir to the throne, but warns him to never open a secret door hidden inside a specific cave. Doing so would unleash the horrors of Nightmare Land and, you guessed it, Nemo cant help himself but open said door, leading to all kinds of chaos. With King Morpheus kidnapped, Nemo and companion Flip the clown must put things right, defeating the nightmare creatures and rescuing the king.
Firstly, I wasnt even aware of the film, let alone the arcade game, so Im not sure how closely the game follows the plot, but it seems reasonably accurate, at least based on summaries of the plot. The game is a standard sideways scrolling platformer, in which players must whack bad guys as they appear, grab power-ups and bonus points, and generally try not to die. Nemo carries the Kings staff, which can despatch enemies with a short-range shock spell, whereas Flip whacks enemies with his cane. The range of attacks can be improved by collecting spell parchment contained in the various treasure chests that pop out of the ground, but there are no other weapons as such.
I wouldnt say this is the most memorable of Capcoms arcade titles from this period, but its good fun. The graphics and animation are top draw, and I guess this would have looked pretty exciting out on the arcade floor. I have no real complaints, other than some of the end-of-level bosses are a bit too tanky, so give Nemo a try; its solid, uncomplicated fun.
Chapters
00:00 Attract mode
01:22 Stage 1
03:45 Stage 2
06:10 Stage 3
08:50 Stage 4
14:10 Stage 5
19:10 Stage 6
24:18 Ending")
![Dogyuun Longplay (Arcade) [4K]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/adUP_gBHCLc/hqdefault.jpg "Dogyuun Longplay (Arcade) [4K]
Game Info
Developer: Toaplan
Publisher: Toaplan
Year of Release: 1992
Game Review & Impressions
If youre a fan of shoot em ups (who isnt
?), then I suspect Dogyuun will be right up your alley. It looks amazing, and is reminiscent of the likes of Truxton, which is no bad thing.
For one, it has a selection of power-ups which can be tailored to suit your play-style. For example, the starting cannon can be combined with a speed-boosting agility upgrade, bestowing a pair of mini lasers in addition to improved maneuverability. Other cannisters install homing lasers on your craft, but you can only have a limited number of these on-screen at any given time, and its easy to get overwhelmed when swarmed by large numbers of smaller enemies.
Theres a good number of levels to get your teeth into, bristling with enemy fighters, mid-level corvettes, plus the usual end-of-level behemoths to conquer. The Japanese version, shown here, includes an ending cutscene after beating the final boss, but then launches straight into another loop.
Dogyuun is a tough game, but its certainly one of the more accommodating shooters out there - this is definitely worth a look.
Chapters
00:00 Attract mode
01:16 Stage 1
03:56 Stage 2
07:55 Stage 3
11:08 Stage 4
14:45 Stage 5
18:23 Stage 6
22:18 Stage 7
36:04 Ending
#retrogaming #longplay #arcade")
