Retro Megabit: PAPRIUM Release Party Live Demo 2018-10-27 @retromegabitsegadude

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude **EDIT: Paprium's actual release date was December 16th, 2020. This is the day the game started shipping.**

On October 27th, 2018 Gwénaël Godde (a.k.a Fonzie) of Watermelon Games performed a live demo of PAPRIUM for the Sega Mega Drive / Sega Genesis.

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October 8th, 2018 PAPRIUM Release date Announcement:

"On the 27th of October 2018, we are having a party in Paris, France. Let’s celebrate SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive's 30th anniversary and the release of PAPRIUM.

We understand this is a long trip but if by any chance you are around at that time, you're of course very welcome. Please contact us at 1988@watermelon-games.com for booking and details.

The party starts at 19PM for some talk with WM and some 16-bit fun and then turn into electro music feast from 23PM until 6AM.

The event is free but booking is required in advance. PS: We are working hard to ensure you to receive your games around that time but we can't guarantee it at the moment.

You will receive another email shortly to confirm your shipping address. For the few people still awaiting for their refunds on Paypal, we are still looking for a solution at the moment, thanks for the extra patience."

-Gwénaël Godde

updated 7 years ago

Retro Megabit: PAPRIUM Release Party Live Demo 2018-10-27

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2018-10-29 | **EDIT: Paprium's actual release date was December 16th, 2020. This is the day the game started shipping.**

On October 27th, 2018 Gwénaël Godde (a.k.a Fonzie) of Watermelon Games performed a live demo of PAPRIUM for the Sega Mega Drive / Sega Genesis.

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October 8th, 2018 PAPRIUM Release date Announcement:

"On the 27th of October 2018, we are having a party in Paris, France. Let’s celebrate SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive's 30th anniversary and the release of PAPRIUM.

We understand this is a long trip but if by any chance you are around at that time, you're of course very welcome. Please contact us at 1988@watermelon-games.com for booking and details.

The party starts at 19PM for some talk with WM and some 16-bit fun and then turn into electro music feast from 23PM until 6AM.

The event is free but booking is required in advance. PS: We are working hard to ensure you to receive your games around that time but we can't guarantee it at the moment.

You will receive another email shortly to confirm your shipping address. For the few people still awaiting for their refunds on Paypal, we are still looking for a solution at the moment, thanks for the extra patience."

-Gwénaël Godde

NFS Hot Pursuit Remastered - Racer Assassin

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2023-03-31 | I think this was a parking break assassination.

Conan Exiles Tower of the Elephant Achievement

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2022-01-20 | This is how I unlocked the achievement 'Tower of the Elephant'; Kill something by standing on its head.
Get a friend and login to a Conan Exiles PvP server. You need to be able to hurt each other for this achievement.
I collected stuff into inventory until I was about 800% encumbered. I then climbed a small ledge, dropped onto my buddy and walked away.
The video doesn't show the Trophy pop but it did as soon as I landed on my willing victim.

Conan Exiles - Iron Shadows in the Moon Achievement without Gliding Joints

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2022-01-20 | I managed to unlock the 'Iron Shadows in the Moon' (Reach the skies above the Exiled Lands) Achievement without modding my climbing gloves or boots. I did have to build a winding staircase (as high as the game would allow) up one of the Spires of the Volcano (near 'The Hidden Way') and reset my stats to max out Grit (Endurance) and I consumed a potion for a Grit bonus.

Some gamers mod their climbing gloves and boots with 'Gliding Joints' which will allow you to climb 50% farther than modding with Advanced Armor Flexibility kits.

I wanted to use Gliding Joint but I haven't been able to learn Grand Master Armor and Weapons Kits as I haven't yet been able to make it through the Warmaker's Sanctuary inside Klael's Stronghold.

The recording doesn't show the Achievement pop in the video but it did. It happened when I stop my ascent.

Conan Exiles - A typical day on the Isle of Siptah - Harvesting Dragons and Thralls.

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2021-08-15 | There and back again. An Exiles tale.

store.playstation.com/#!/tid=CUSA10608_00

Making friends in Conan Exiles with the Wheel of Pain.

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2021-08-11 | store.playstation.com/#!/tid=CUSA10608_00

Remnant: Newman, RamboRy and Sega Dude Boss Fight 01

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2021-08-11 | Some Boss that was pretty upsetting for a while.

store.playstation.com/#!/tid=CUSA10507_00

Sega Gensis Mini Marquee Proof of Concept

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2021-05-17 | Proof of concept for a Mini Marquee for the Sega Genesis using the following:

1) Original Sega Genesis
2) MegaKiosk DS-18
3) 5V 8 Channel Relay Module
4) 8x A6 EL panels with EL inverter

Ghost of Tsushima Dynamic Photo

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2020-08-02 | Having fun with photo mode in Ghost of Tsushima.

store.playstation.com/#!/tid=CUSA11456_00

Tanglewood OST Recorded on Original Hardware

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2020-02-17 | This is the Tanglewood OST Cartridge for Play on the Sega Mega Drive / Sega Genesis.
These 16-bit chip tunes were created by freezedream for the video game Tanglewood by Big Evil Corp.

Tracks:
1: TANGLEWOOD
2: Demon
3: Wake Up
4: Dawn
5: Harlequin Forest
6: Dusk
7: Calm
8: Night
9: Djakk
10: Lost
11: Sleep
12: Storm Warning
13: Rain
14: Heritage
15: Union
16: Tethered
17: The Last Djermisch
18: Bygone
19: Scrap!
20: So Long
21: Deadwood
22: Paramonia?
23: Oasis
24: Turntail
25: Credits
26: TANGLEWOOD Reprise

This Cartridge OST was recorded from an authentic model 1 Sega Genesis game console.
For sale at TanglewoodGame.com.

Retro Megabit: Is Alien Isolation Scary?

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2019-04-04 | Playing some hot seat Alien Isolation with some buddies. It didn't take long before we realized we really need to start recording Nintendo Joe.

Retro Megabit: Breaking the Seal - Sega CD Time Gal.

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2019-03-31 | Time Gal for the Sega CD. Released 1991.

While on my journey exploring the Sega CD I found myself with a copy of Time Gal that appeared to be factory sealed.

I have no interest in keeping it sealed and since it's getting hard to come by sealed games of this age I decided to do a breaking the seal video.

There were no surprises. Jewel Case, CD and manual.

Retro Megabit: Tanglewood Longplay Chapters 1-8 All Fireflies

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2019-01-12 | You're missing a truly great experience if you don't play Tanglewood yourself before watching any longplay. The less you know before diving in the better.

This is a pure blood Sega Mega Drive and Sega Genesis 16-bit video game.

Tanglewood is incredibly fun, challenging and emotional. The most minimalist tools craft very strong story telling moments. And these moments are most meaningful when you experience them firsthand playing the game.

tanglewoodgame.com by Big Evil Corporation

This recording was played on an original Sega Genesis console using HD Retrovision component cables and was captured with a Roxio Game Capture HD Pro.

This video has been edited.
This playthrough was not completed in one sitting. One entire level was played at a time and the game was continued later with the in game level password system.
Levels were played as many times as needed until completed.

Retro Megabit: Paprium Game Manual Early Preview

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2018-11-04 | **EDIT: Paprium's actual release date was December 16th, 2020. This is the day the game started shipping.**

At the October 27th, 2018 Paprium Release Party physical copies of the Paprium game manual were shown.

There is a 58 photo slide show following this one minute video clip.

PAPRIUM Music Sampler V2 by Groovemaster303
soundcloud.com/groovemaster303/paprium-music-sampler-v2

Retro Megabit: Breaking the Seal - Sega CD Ecco the Dolphin, BC Racers and Road Rash.

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2018-07-21 | It's not often that sealed retro video games come my way.

But when they do I like to record 'breaking the seal' videos to capture how they were originally packaged and what they originally came with.

Here's 'breaking the seal' for Ecco the Dolphin, BC Racers and Road Rash for the Sega CD.

I don't know for certain that these games are original factory sealed games.

Retro Megabit: Tanglewood Gameplay. Demo v0.9.37

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2018-06-22 | Have you tried the Tanglewood Demo?
It's a wonderful way to sample this upcoming video game; which is getting a physical release for the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Genesis.

This gameplay video was recorded from an actual Sega Genesis with the Tanglewood demo ROM loaded on a flash cart.

Tanglewood is now Gold and an official release date is expected very soon. You can pre-order your copy at https://tanglewoodgame.com.

Anwar Knight, Hanging out with the Toronto Pinball League (2018)

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2018-03-03 | The flashing lights the bells and spinning gadgets together they are a thrilling dose of gaming fun for the Pinball Addict!

What a blast hanging out with the some of the members of the Toronto Pinball League. All hosted in private collections this gang has over 400 games that are showcased. Pop in a quarter and have a go - watch it here!

CTV Toronto Pinball League (TOPL) 2018 Feature

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2018-02-25 | Anwar Knight of CTV features the Toronto Pinball League (TOPL) February 2018.

Toronto Pinball League: http://topl.ca

CTV: toronto.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1327539&binId=1.3378525

BBC Interview with Matt Phillips of Big Evil Corp and Developer of Tanglewood

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2018-02-11 | The BBC's Chris Foxx met developer Matt Phillips at Nottingham's National Videogames Arcade, to see how he made his game the '90s way.

http://www.bbc.com/news/av/technology-43001916/new-sega-mega-drive-game-made-on-90s-kit

Tanglewood for the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Genesis. Available for pre-order at http://tanglewoodgame.com.

A modern game created for for play on the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Genesis. If you're a retro video gaming fan this is well worth checking out.

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude Live Stream

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2017-12-31 | ...

Retro Megabit: Sega Mega Drive - Pulseman Gameplay Level 1

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2017-11-12 | **This is Pulseman for the Japanese Sega Mega Drive. Played on original hardware. No emulation, save states or flash carts.**

Pulseman is a beautiful looking 16 bit area video game. With fast and fluid motion, very tight controls and with a good amount of variety in Pulseman abilities.

** For more on my retro video gaming thoughts visit me at RetroMegabit.com **

Retro Megabit: PS4 - Digital to Physical Disc Unboxing.

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2017-10-16 | In the PlayStation 4 generation it's equally common that some physically released games will come with nothing other than the game disc while others may come with additional items such as a manual, poster, codes, etc.

In this video you'll see the unboxing (unwrapping) of nine PS4 games that could have easily been digital only downloads but fortunately got physical releases. Most of these games are very Retro Inspired titles.

01) Gravity Rush
02) Might No. 9
03) Mutant Mudds Deluxe
04) Rayman Legends
05) Retro City Rampage DX
06) SteamWorld Collection
07) Slain Back from Hell
08) Wild Guns Reloaded
09) Ys Origin

Retro Megabit: Breaking the Seal - PS4 Wonder Boy the Dragons Trap and SMS Comparison

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2017-10-14 | What's included with your 2017 'Limited Run Games' Standard Edition of Wonder Boy the Dragon's Trap for the Sony PlayStation 4?

Here's an 'Breaking the Seal' video with a quick look at the contents and a comparison to the original 1989 Sega Master System cartridge version.

Retro Megabit: Sega Genesis - Thunder Force II Gameplay

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2017-08-15 | **This is Thunder Force II for the Sega Genesis.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, no save states , no flash carts, no cheats.**

When you see how I play Thunder Force II you'll know I wasn't cheating. Despite not doing well I feel this is a game that wont take too long to beat. The controls are very responsive and the action is fun and fast with lots of power ups to help recover from mistakes.

Often over shadowed by Thunder Force III and Lightening Force this game is still very fun and worth while. The alternating over head levels and side scrolling levels certainly make Thunder Force II a unique and varied addition to any Sega Genesis / Mega Drive Library.

Retro Megabit: Sega Genesis - Herzog Zwei Gameplay

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2017-08-15 | **This is Herzog Zwei for the Sega Genesis.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, no save states , no flash carts, no cheats.**

What just might be the first RTS (Real Time Strategy) game on console is still a really fun game to play.

This is a full play of the level Loch on the hardest difficulty setting (Type D). I picked this level because it has my favorite sound track from the game called Sleight of Hand.

Retro Megabit: Sega Master System Repaired Before and After (Snail Maze Game)

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2017-06-12 | By chance I was recording gameplay of Sega's built-in (and hidden) Snail Maze Game when my Sega Master System died.

Once I figured out that is was the voltage regulator that failed I replaced it and (while I was at it) all the capacitors to bring the console back to life.

The first playthrough in this video shows sever screen distortions through out various parts of the recording before the Master System finally died at the very end of Round 11.
The second playthrough is a longplay of the Snail Maze game on the same Sega Master System after the repair.

In addition to having it work again I also noticed the image was brighter and clearer than before. It felt great putting new life back into one of my favorite systems.

To access the Snail Maze game from your model 1 Sega Master System hold Up+Button1+Button2 on controller one during start up.

This Master System was connected and recorded with Composite video.

Retro Megabit: Sega Mega Drive - Gleylancer Long Play (Normal, No Continues)

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2016-12-04 | **This is Gleylancer for the Sega Mega Drive.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, no save states , no flash carts, no cheats.**

I've really enjoyed playing Gleylancer. I was able to complete the game on the Normal difficulty setting and I found it a bit easy but a lot of fun. If you're into 16-bit Spaceship Shooter this is one you need to play.

In this longplay I turned off Scenario Mode in options which skips all the story cinematics. Although it's really cool to have what looks like a really thought out story in a shooter it's all in Japanese and unfortunately lost on me. And it add a lot of length to the video recording.

I felt empowered enough to try the game on Hard... and it really is hard. The change is very noticeable and intense. Nothing felt cheap but clearly it will take a lot of practice to tackle Gleylancer's hardest setting.

** For more on my retro video gaming thoughts visit me at RetroMegabit.com **

Retro Megabit: Sega Mega Drive - Gleylancer Gameplay, Levels 1-8

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2016-12-02 | **This is Gleylancer for the Sega Mega Drive.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, no save states , no flash carts, no cheats.**

The Intro to Gleylancer is very long! Gameplay will start at ~5 minutes in.

I love a good spaceship shooter and Gleylancer is exactly that. I've really enjoyed my time with this game and even though I haven't beaten it yet I do believe it's a bit on the easy side.
The graphics and physics are very good. The use of Satellites and a healthy variety weapons and enemy's are also really well done and appreciated. The levels are short but there are many of them. There is nothing new or unique to the genre here but everything the game does it does well. Gleylancer comes very close to being a perfect game if only the Bosses were a little bit tougher. For the most part they really do fall down too quickly.

** For more on my retro video gaming thoughts visit me at RetroMegabit.com **

Retro Megabit: Sega Genesis - Cadash Gameplay

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2016-10-18 | **This is Cadash for the Sega Genesis and Sega Mega Drive.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, save states or flash carts.**

Cadash takes two of my favorite retro video genres and does a great job blending them together. Cadash is a platformer first with solid RGP elements mixed in. I love the combat and I love earning money for new weapons, armor and items. I also love leveling up and getting stronger. There is a real sense of progression in the game other than just getting to the next level.

If you're patient enough you'll spend some time grinding for XP and leveling up instead of proceeding the first moment you're able to. This might have made the journey longer but it really helped make it stress free and totally fun.

I found Cadash to be pretty easy but I really enjoyed every moment with the game.

** For more on my retro video gaming thoughts visit me at RetroMegabit.com **

Retro Megabit: Sega Genesis - Golden Axe Longplay (Death Adder Screen Glitch)

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2016-10-16 | **This is Golden Axe for the Sega Genesis.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, no save states and no flash carts.**

This is one of my favorite games on the Sega Genesis. I always seem to enjoy a good Beat 'em Up and I feel Golden Axe is one of the best.

This is a Longplay of Golden Axe. A really Longplay... I had to use just about every continue and life that the game will offer. Despite that you'll see a few moments here and there were I really do shine. The game offers a really good challenge that anyone can master given a modest amount of practice. If you watch close you'll see that there are a lot of enemies that you can defeat really easily if you play smart.

This particular cartridge is the Sega Genesis version and it contains a bug that you will see during last Boss Fight. Very close to the end of the fight the entire screen will glitch. Almost everything will look wildly pixelated. The game is still playable but it's very hard to see what's going on. It stayed in this state until the battle was won and the screen transitions to the ending cinematic. In my experience this glitch is less common than the other flavor that will sometimes happen with this same cartridge.
The other glitch that may occur happens when you kill Death Adder and as his Axe flies into the air it because pixelated. In this other version of the glitch (not shown in this video) it's only the Axe that is pixelated and not the entire screen. Again, this glitch will remain this way until the screen transitions.

If you're a fan of the genre and Retro Video games there's a very good chance that you already know Golden Axe. But if you've never played before you should grab a friend and give it a try.

** For more on my retro video gaming thoughts visit me at RetroMegabit.com **

Retro Megabit: Super Nintendo - The Legend of Zelda a Link to the Past Gameply

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2016-06-25 | **This is The Legend of Zelda for the Super Nintendo.
Played on an actual Super Nintendo with an authentic cartridge.**

So after many many many years since the last time I played The Legend of Zelda a Link to the Past I have decided to play it again.

This is not news (unless you're new to the retro video gaming scene); The Legend of Zelda is a really excellent game. In fact, in my opinion, it's among the best of the 16bit era.

After about two and half hours into the game I felt like I really accomplished a lot. Despite getting lost on occasion and sometimes not being entirely sure where I should go I always felt like I was getting something done.

The Legend of Zelda is a really fun game with a good amount of challenge while at the same time it's not too punishing.

** For more on my retro video gaming thoughts visit me at https://RetroMegabit.com **

Retro Megabit: Sega Genesis - Elemental Master Gameplay

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2016-06-20 | **This is Elemental Master for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive.
Played on an actual Sega Genesis with an authentic cartridge.**

It's a classic shooter experience that swaps the more common Sci-Fi themes of the 90's with a High Fantasy Medieval flavor that works very well.

With very nice graphics, an amazing sound track and easy controls Elemental Master is a really enjoyable game.

Listen real close when your Fairy friends Neena hands over the Elemental ring to you. I didn't figure it out in this play though but this ring gives your primary weapon a charged shot you can use to beat the up coming bosses!

...I got smoked.

** For more on my retro video gaming thoughts visit me at https://RetroMegabit.com **

Retro Megabit: Sega Mega Drive - Magic Girl Longplay

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2016-01-19 | ** For more on my thoughts visit the Sega Dude @ http://RetroMegabit.com **

This is Magic Girl by Super Fighter Team for play on the Sega Genesis and Sega Mega Drive.

It's a chaotic little shooter that will throw everything it's got at you!
This game felt really hard and intense! ...and then... I won. Ling Ling and I saved the entire planet of Alah. Yay!

Retro Megabit: Sega Mega Drive - Verytex Gameplay

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2016-01-03 | ** For more on my thoughts visit the Sega Dude @ http://RetroMegabit.com **

This is Verytex a Japanese Sega Mega Drive exclusive.

It's a top down space ship shooter that will test your twitch reflexes. It's not one of the best shooter on Sega's 16 bit console but it holds it own and is worth while for anyone who loves the genre.

All RetroMegabit.com gameplay videos are recorded from actual hardware and without the use of any form of emulation.

Retro Megabit: Volgarr the Viking for the Sega Dreamcast

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2015-12-14 | Crazy Viking Studios have released Volgarr the Viking for the Sega Dreamcast!

Not only is Volgarr the Viking a brilliantly hardcore action platformer but it's now also FREE for play on the Sega Dreamcast.

This video has been recorded from an actual Sega Dreamcast on a beautiful CRT TV.

As it turns out I'm now a bit rusty and for this play through I have not been able to properly honor Volgarr.

This is not a 'long play' or a 'speed run' but more of a 'Boss Fail'.

However! Please feast your eyes on how well Volgarr the Viking runs on the Sega Dreamcast.

A huge thanks to Crazy Viking Studios for making Volgarr the Viking freeware on the Dreamcast and an equally big thanks to Marc Hall for creating the port!

Download Vogarr the Viking for Dreamcast today! http://volgarr.rkd.zone/

** For more on my retro video gaming visit the Sega Dude @ http://RetroMegabit.com **

Retro Megabit: SMS Phantasy Star w/ SMS Power ENG and FM Sound

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2015-06-29 | **This is Phantasy Star for the Sega Master System.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, no save states and no flash carts, no cheats.**

Listen close... Below is a recording of Phantasy Star for the Sega Master System on actual hardware (an actual SMS console).
Not awe struck yet?...
This Phantasy Star is the smspower.org English translation of the game and includes full FM sound as well.
The game is running on a dedicated board without any form of flash cart.

What's the advantage?
It's Phantasy Star as it always should have been!!!
I personally feel this is huge on the cool factor; which has to count for something.

With lots of help from many talented people around the web I was able to replace the original ROM on a Phantasy Star cartridge with what I feel is a very interesting reboot of the original version. Specially for anyone looking for an extra reason to play through the game again.

There are two major differences in this SMS Power version that I felt made all this work worth while:

1) The dialog is expanded; adding more context and descriptive detail.
2) FM sound has been restored so that any Sega Master System equipped with FM sound can take full advantage of this restoration.

Keep in mind that I also had to soldier an FM Sound Board into my Master System. **Their are other options for FM sound like the PowerBase Mini FM.**

In this video I played for abut 1 hour and 20 minutes and I managed to add both Myau and Tylon to Alisa's party before I called it a day. You'll be able to listen to a lot of FM tunes and sound effects as well as sample some of the English translation.

For more details on this outstanding fan project visit:
http://www.smspower.org/Translations/PhantasyStar-SMS-EN

And for details on how I installed the FM Sound Board into my North American NTSC Sega Master System visit:
retromegabit.com/2014/11/14/sega-master-system-fm-sound-mod

** For more on my Retro Video Gaming thoughts visit me @
RetroMegabit.com **

Retro Megabit: Sega Mega Drive - Oh Mummy Genesis Gameplay

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2015-05-21 | **This is Oh Mummy Genesis for the Sega Genesis.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, no save states and no flash carts, no cheats.**

After missing the official release I managed to get my hands on a copy of Oh Mummy Genesis for the Sega Mega Drive (Sega Genesis) by 1985 Alternativo.

It's a very cool puzzle game. Despite being simplistic it's addictive and fun.

** For more on my Retro Video Gaming thoughts visit me @
RetroMegabit.com **

Retro Megabit: Sega Genesis - Monster World IV Gameplay

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2015-05-03 | **This is Monster World IV for the Sega Mega Drive.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, no save states , no flash carts, no cheats.**

I managed to get my hands on a reproduction of Monster World IV which has been translated into English.

I've wanted to play this game for a long time and but it was just too difficult with my Japanese Mega Drive version.
Now for the first time I've had a chance to try it out. And I'm really pleased to say it's a very good game. Lots of platforming action with some RPG elements in the form of upgrading your gear.
The graphics are some of the best I've seen on the Genesis and despite not being very skilled yet I'm really enjoying this one!

** For more on my Retro Video Gaming thoughts visit me @
http://RetroMegabit.com **

Retro Megabit: Sega Mega Drive - Tetris Gameplay

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2015-05-02 | **This is Tetris for the Sega Mega Drive.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, no save states , no flash carts, no cheats.**

When Tetris was first released for the Sega Mega Drive I had no idea that the licensed version had been canceled and that my copy was a bootleg.
I would often buy Japanese Mega Drive imports for my Sega Genesis because I could get games about a year before they were officially released for the Genesis.

Tetris is a simple idea for a game that works brilliantly. It's fun and challenging and it's timeless.

** For more on my Retro Video Gaming thoughts visit me @
http://RetroMegabit.com **

Neo Geo Custom Mini Marquees Experiment 1

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2014-12-04 | I took some Neo Geo artwork that I found around the web and made some custom mini marquees for my Neo Geo 4-slot arcade cabinet.

I wanted something a little flasher than the stock mini marquees which often used about half of the image to show instructions on how to play the game.

I sent the images I made to a local print shop and they printed them onto Backlit Film.
I think they look nice but they do get a bit washed out when they are lit.

I'm going to speak to the store and see if they can make any recommendation... thicker blacklit film or something?
Or maybe this is as good as it gets. Which I would be happy with. In real life they do not look as washed when lit as they appear in this video.

It's my plan to make one mini marquee for every Neo Geo MVS game that I have :)

** For more on my Retro Video Gaming thoughts visit me @
http://RetroMegabit.com **

Retro Megabit: Sega Master System FM Sound Sampler

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2014-11-10 | Some Sega Master System games support both the default PSG sound and the enhanced FM sound.
Here is a small sample of a few Master System games showing off their FM sound tracks.
This was recorded from a NTSC Sega Master System which has an after market FM Sound chip installed.

** For more on my Retro Video Gaming thoughts visit me @
http://RetroMegabit.com **

Retro MegaBit: Sega Master System PSG vs FM Sound (Golvellius)

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2014-11-03 | **Visit me at TheSegaCollection.wordpress.com for all my commentary.**

I recently installed a custom made FM Sound Unit into my NTSC Sega Master System. I feel like my SMS is now what it should have always been.
The difference between the factor PSG sound and the FM sound is very distinct and I really feel it's a great improvement.

In this video I'm using 'Golvellius' to show off the difference between the PSG sound and FM sound.
I captured four different tunes from the game and put them side by side so you can get a quick comparison and hear the distinction first hand.

** For more on my Retro Video Gaming thoughts visit the Sega Dude @ http://RetroMegabit.com **

Retro Megabit: Sega Master System PSG vs FM Sound (Miracle Warriors)

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2014-11-03 | I recently installed a custom made FM Sound Unit into my NTSC Sega Master System. I feel like my SMS is now what it should have always been.
The difference between the factory PSG sound and the FM sound is very distinct and I really feel it's a nice improvement.

In this video I'm using 'Miracle Warriors: Seal of the Dark Lord' to show off the difference between the PSG sound and FM sound.
I captured four different tunes from the game and put them side by side so you can get a quick comparison and hear the distinction first hand.

** For more on my Retro Video Gaming thoughts visit the Sega Dude @ http://RetroMegabit.com **

Retro Megabit: Sega Mega Drive - James Bond 007 the Duel Gameplay

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2014-06-29 | **This is James Bond for the Sega Mega Drive.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, no save states , no flash carts, no cheats.**

James Bond plays a bit like Rolling Thunder but it's not as good. The controls feel a little stiff and the cover mechanic isn't implemented very well. Despite this it's still an OK game.

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Retro Megabit: Sega Mega Drive - Heavy Unit Gameplay

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2014-06-29 | **This is Heavy Unit for the Sega Mega Drive.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, no save states , no flash carts, no cheats.**

Heavy Unit is just an OK shooter. There is good variety in the stages but it doesn't feel very polished and once you die and loose your power-ups you're in big trouble. As you can see what happened to me at the end of this gameplay clip.

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Retro Megabit: Sega Mega Drive - Eliminate Down Gameplay

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2014-06-29 | **This is Eliminate Down for the Sega Mega Drive.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, no save states , no flash carts, no cheats.**

Eliminate Down is a side scrolling shooter similar to Thunder Force III and Thunder Force IV. It's an excellent game but unfortunately it's extremely expensive.

I recently got lucky and was able to add it to my collection.

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Retro Megabit: Sega Genesis - Romance of the Three Kingdoms III Gameplay

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2014-04-25 | **This is Romance of the Three Kingdoms III for the Sega Mega Drive.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, no save states , no flash carts, no cheats.**

There is no doubt in my mind that I did not spend enough time with this game. Romance of the Three Kingdoms III is not a game you can't just pick and play.
Maybe it's a good strategy/sim game I don't know. I would need to spend a lot more time with it to find out. But for me this one is not what I think of when it comes to 16-bit video games.

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Retro Megabit: Sega Genesis - Earnest Evans Gameplay

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2014-04-25 | **This is Earnest Evans for the Sega Genesis.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, no save states , no flash carts, no cheats.**

I've seen videos of gameplay footage of Earnest Evans before playing it myself and I was pretty sure I wasn't going to like it.

I was right. Even though controlling Earnest isn't as hard as I was expecting it's still not a fun game. The rag doll style of Earnest and his whip attack look really ugly. The mechanics of crouching and going into the prone position feel like they've been made complex for no good reason. This on top of plain graphics and uninspired enemies makes for a poor game.

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Retro Megabit: Sega Genesis - Caliber 50

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2014-04-24 | **This is Caliber 50 for the Sega Genesis.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, no save states , no flash carts, no cheats.**

Similar to Forgotten Worlds in Caliber 50 you rotate your character by holding button A and then rotate him the other direction by hold button C and you fire the center button B. This control scheme has never been very good but it's the best that can be done on a joystick which does not have an arcade style stick that you twist.

This video shows my very first time playing Caliber 50 and it's not all that fun. At first I really hated the controls but I did start getting use to them. It's not good but it's functional. The game itself is OK but I don't feel like going back for more.

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Retro Megabit: Sega Genesis - Mystical Fighter Gameplay

Retro Megabit: Sega Dude 2014-04-24 | **This is Mystical Fighter for the Sega Genesis.
Played on original hardware. No emulation, no save states , no flash carts, no cheats.**

Mystical Fighter is an isometric (Golden Axe style) fighting game and it's a good game. Not amazing but good. Games like Golden Axe and Streets of Rage have it beat on every count but it's still a worth while entry.

Even though the game will recycle a lot of sprites; sending identical but different colored enemies at you the graphics are still good and there is still enough variety in the characters.

Occasionally I would pick-up and or throw an enemy and I was never quite sure how I did it. But it still helped make the combat feel more interesting despite being pretty simplistic.

The level design although a little plain still looks good enough and in some stages the environment can be used to hurl enemies off cliffs or down into a variety of bottomless pits. Of course the same can happen to you but I liked seeing this. It reminded me a lot of Golden Axe where I used that to my advantage a lot. I also tried to take advantage of this in Mystical Fighter but you can see it sometimes got the best of me.

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