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| Street Fighter II: The World Warrior Longplay (Arcade) [60 FPS] @AL82RetrogamingLongplays | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
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Street Fighter II: The World Warrior Longplay (Arcade) [60 FPS] @AL82RetrogamingLongplays
![Street Fighter II: The World Warrior Longplay (Arcade) [60 FPS]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KqzoBDPZEio/hqdefault.jpg "Street Fighter II: The World Warrior Longplay (Arcade) [60 FPS]
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior Longplay (Arcade) [60 FPS]")
![Double-Wings Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KsTB9OYCXhg/hqdefault.jpg "Double-Wings Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]
Game Info
Developer: Mitchell
Publisher: Mitchell
Year of Release: 1993
Game Review & Impressions
Although Pang is probably the most memorable game to have ever been produced by Mitchell, it did produce a range of other arcade titles, including this foray into the shoot em up genre. Its your typical early 90s shooter with all the things youd come to expect from this kind of game by now, although I think it looks a little bit bland in terms of visuals.
Chapters
TBC")
![Arrow Flash Longplay (Sega Genesis) [QHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LNJeMFkyvFA/hqdefault.jpg "Arrow Flash Longplay (Sega Genesis) [QHD]
Game Info
Developer: ITL
Publisher: Renovation Products
Year of Release: 1990
Game Review & Impressions
Not a shoot em up Id heard of before, Arrow Flash isnt going to win any awards for innovation. Its a relatively by-the-numbers horizontal shooter with the usually assortment of upgrades, end-of-level bosses and everything else common to the genre.
The game does try and mix things up by allowing the player to transform between fighter and mech-suit mode. The fighter has a narrower cone of fire and has a blastwave as a special weapon, whereas the mech has a wider angle of fire and can initiate what I fiess is the titular Arrow Flash, turning itself into a glowing death hulk that can kill enemies on contact.
The reality is that these two modes dont really offer a huge variety in terms of gameplay. I didnt find there was much need to use the special abilities all that often, with the regular weapons being powerful enough in most cases. What were left with is a game with some nice parallax scrolling and cool demoscene-style tricks, but fairly mundane gameplay.
Chapters
TBC")
![Rambo: First Blood Part II Longplay (Sega Master System) [QHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LpDwc7gMnsc/hqdefault.jpg "Rambo: First Blood Part II Longplay (Sega Master System) [QHD]
Game Info
Developer: Sega
Publisher: Sega
Year of Release: 1986
Game Review & Impressions
Essentially a rebranded version of Segas Ashura for Western markets, the Rambo license awkwardly stapled to this vertically scrolling shooter, itself a mediocre facsimile of Commando and Ikari Warriors. The console hardware clearly delivered a better visual experience than what was possible on the 8-bit micro computers of the day, so it at least LOOKS better than, say, the Commodore 64 version of Rambo, but I cant say the same for the gameplay - its glacial pacing and dull absence of excitement make for a wholly lacklustre experience.
Chapters
00:00 Attract mode
01:00 Stage 1
04:23 Stage 2
07:57 Stage 3
11:55 Stage 4
15:23 Stage 5
18:28 Stage 6
20:30 Ending")
![Lightning Fighters Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M7idQz2npoE/hqdefault.jpg "Lightning Fighters Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]
Game Info
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Year of Release: 1990
Game Review & Impressions
Vertical scrolling shoot em up from Konami featuring some decent graphics and audio effects. Its the usual affair: blasting waves of enemies; collecting power-ups and shooting down bosses. The difficulty in the later stages proved to be particularly oppressive, especially if you dont select and upgrade the auto-fire cannon; I foresee crippling RSI in your future if you choose anything but this.
Other than that, Lightning Fighters has some cool sprite scaling effects, with waves of enemy fighters whizzing over the top of the players craft, and production values, as expected for Konami, are really good in general. Its not the best game in its class, but its certainly up there, so definitely worth a look.
Chapters
00:00 Attract mode
02:38 Stage 1
05:00 Stage 2
07:48 Stage 3
10:20 Stage 4
13:08 Stage 5
16:40 Stage 6
19:23 Stage 7
22:23 Stage 8
28:34 Stage 9
31:56 Ending")
![True Lies Longplay (SNES) [QHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M94yYtvkllQ/hqdefault.jpg "True Lies Longplay (SNES) [QHD]
Game Info
Developer: Beam Software
Publisher: LJN
Year of Release: 1994
Game Review & Impressions
9 years ago, I created and uploaded a longplay of True Lies for the SNES. It was one of my favourite games for the console back in the day, and my opinion has changed little in that time. Its still one of my favourite top-down shooters, and playing through it again for this new video only served to reaffirm my opinion.
The game is based on the 1994 Schwarzenegger movie of the same name, with players assuming the role of secret agent Harry Tasker and undertaking a series of missions to bring down a terrorist cell. Although the game starts by following the broader plot, most of the levels have little to do with the movie, and the whole subplot about Harry keeping his government agent identity a secret from his wife is removed entirely. Whats left is an all-action shooter where Harry blows away a ton of bad guys with a variety of guns, occasionally seeking out keys to open locked doors, or blowing stuff up.
This is all totally fine with me, given the gameplay is really solid. It looks and feels a lot like The Chaos Engine, another of my all-time favourite games. The levels are expansive, and taking on enemies with a shotgun or UZI in hand is a lot of fun. The weapons all have their individual strengths and weaknesses, and the distribution of ammo for these throughout each stage is well-managed. Although you shouldnt squander your shots, the game gives you enough to stock up to deal with most situations, and it also helps that your default starting weapon blessed with infinite ammunition remains effective throughout the game.
Others may disagree, but I just really enjoy True Lies. Of the two 16-bit consoles, the SNES version has the edge over the Genesis, largely due to the improved sound quality. The sample-based music and effects are clearer and more dynamic if you have a choice of versions, the SNES is the one to go for.
In terms of this particular playthrough, I covered a couple of secret areas I missed in my original longplay, and this video is based on the US NTSC version instead of PAL, so its the full 60 FPS experience.
Chapters
0:00:00 Opening credits
0:00:41 Stage 1: The Chateau
0:09:13 Stage 2: The Mall
0:18:05 Stage 3: The Park
0:32:31 Stage 4: The Subway
0:53:11 Stage 5: The Docks
1:10:09 Stage 6: The Forbidden City
1:33:52 Stage 7: The Refinery
1:56:42 Stage 8: The Highway
1:58:49 Stage 9: The Office Block
2:17:36 Ending
#retrogaming #snes #longplay")
![Invader Longplay (Game Boy Advance) [4K]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MEc_ROhU0mA/hqdefault.jpg "Invader Longplay (Game Boy Advance) [4K]
Game Info
Developer: Lost Boys Games
Publisher: Xicat Interactive
Year of Release: 2002
Game Review & Impressions
I have to confess, I recorded this game over 4 years ago and never got round to releasing it, so Im afraid I really dont remember much about the game, other than I had no serious complaints. Its an attractive and perfectly functional vertical shooter for the GBA, if one thats slightly heavy on the exposition - that opening cutscene goes on for way too long.
As for the gameplay, the main loop consists of blasting enemies into a fountain of coins, collecting as many as possible and spending them at the in-game shops. New weapons and power-ups can be purchased, which fuels the cycle of destruction even further.
Chapters
TBC")
![Bubsy in Close Encounters of the Furred Kind Longplay (SNES) [QHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MKu1pMrwvng/hqdefault.jpg "Bubsy in Close Encounters of the Furred Kind Longplay (SNES) [QHD]
Game Info
Developer: Solid Software
Publisher: Accolade
Year of Release: 1993
Game Review & Impressions
I covered the Sega Genesis of the original Bubsy many moons ago. It was one of the few games I owned for the system back in the day, and while it was never a serious pretender to the likes of Sonic or Mario, Its not as bad as some make it out to be. The game follows the exploits of one Bubsy, who is on a mission to save Earths supply of yarn balls from an invading race of aliens, known as Woolies. This is as much exposition as one needs for a game of this type which, when all said and done, amounts to combing expansive levels full of platforms for collectibles, bouncing on the heads of enemies to dispose of them, and finding the way to the exit.
In terms of features, the game has some of the most expansive levels in the genre, at least for its time. Unlike the Genesis longplay video, I spent more time investigating each level, which added over an hour to the total completion time. Whether you would actually want to do this under normal playing conditions is debatable, but theres a certainly a big ol slice of platforming to be had, should you wish it be so.
Its a shame, therefore, that level design, at least in my opinion, is one of the areas where Bubsy falls short. Whereas the levels in Sonic the Hedgehog are carefully curated experiences that players can learn over successive attempts, the levels here feel like sprawling expanses of randomness, which you just plough through until you finally reach the end.
It also doesnt help that the controls arent as refined as they could be. The level of inertia applied to Bubsy when you stop moving, coupled with the camera system, means that traveling at speed carries a far higher risk than in Sonic or Mario; you cant stop in sufficient time to deal with an oncoming hazard.
As to any differences between Sega and Nintendo versions of the game, the audio quality in the SNES is definitely an improvement. The digital speech samples spoken by Bubsy at the start of each level are noticeably clearer and can be understood, at least compared to the crackly warbling on the Genesis.
If you can look past its faults, Bubsy is a reasonable-enough game. Theres plenty of content to keep you platforming for many an hour, provided you have a sufficiently attuned pain threshold to cope with its various gripes.
Video Notes
The score counter mysteriously reset itself to zero on level 11; this is not a continuity error.
Chapters
TBC")
![Chelnov: Atomic Runner Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MY4ihg4wx4U/hqdefault.jpg "Chelnov: Atomic Runner Longplay (Arcade) [QHD]
Game Info
Developer: Data East
Publisher: Data East
Year of Release: 1988
Game Review & Impressions
I first discovered Atomic Runner through the later Sega Genesis conversion (£7 from the bargain bin in Wilko...RIP), learning later it was actually a coin-op arcade game first. Its an interesting take on the sideways scrolling shooter, putting you in the plutonium-powered boots of Chelnov, the Atomic Runner, who must blast through screen upon screen of aliens, mutants and typical menagerie of bad guys whilst trying to save the planet.
The main difference between this and other shooters is the fact you cant fly, forced to run forward, back peddle and somersault over or around obstacles. Its also impossible to stand still - Chelnov is locked in a permanent sprint, which adds considerably to the games overall difficulty.
Everything else about the game is fairly typical: collect weapons, shoot enemies, and avoid dying. I much preferred the Sega home version, thanks to some snazzier graphics, but the arcade game is an interesting curio in a crowded genre. Its not going to win any awards, but still worth checking out.
Chapters
TBC")
![Dragon Breed Longplay (Arcade] [4K]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MknJdvSoM0w/hqdefault.jpg "Dragon Breed Longplay (Arcade] [4K]
Game Info
Developer: Irem
Publisher: Irem
Year of Release: 1989
Game Review & Impressions
yet another game from Irems back catalogue of shoot em ups, Dragon Breed is a visually stunning entry in the annals of coin-op shoot em up history. The art style, which would become synonymous with Irems arcade titles from here on out, is superb. I couldnt find a list of credits for the game, but I suspect the artist is Akio Oyabu, who worked on many of Irems arcade titles and, perhaps even more famously, Metal Slug.
As with R-Type and X-Multiply, Dragon Breed follows similar design principles by allowing the player to use the body of the dragon to block incoming projectiles. Grabbing power-up capsules from defeated enemies both changes your drakes main weapon and, if multiple capsules of the same colour are collected, increasing the power of the shot. If Im honest, the only weapon I found to be of any real use was the flame breath (red); the others all felt just a little too weak to bother with.
Perhaps the games most interesting mechanic is the ability to dismount from your scaley steed when positioned directly over a floating platform. Whilst on foot, your blaster increases in power and spread, and the dragon will automatically engage foes until youre ready to take off again. This all seems like a cool idea, but theres actually very little opportunity to use this mechanic and, if Im honest, its not particularly useful do so.
While Dragon Breed might not be as iconic as R-Type or its sequel, I think this its certainly one of Irems more interesting coin-ops. This is in large part to the graphics and outlandish enemy designs, which would certainly have caught the eye of passing punters. If youre in the mood for a decent blasting game, Dragon Breed will certainly scratch that particular itch.
Chapters
00:00 Attract mode
00:10 Stage 1
03:32 Stage 2
05:45 Stage 3
08:45 Stage 4
12:18 Stage 5
15:22 Stage 6
18:18 Ending")
![Legend of Success Joe Longplay (Neo Geo) [QHD]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NBLkjyKJCQo/hqdefault.jpg "Legend of Success Joe Longplay (Neo Geo) [QHD]
Game Info
Developer: Wave Corp
Publisher: SNK
Year of Release: 1991
Game Review & Impressions
Fighting games, particularly those involving boxing matches, arent exactly renowned for their storytelling. Most examples use some kind of MacGuffin as the basis for knocking out a bunch of bad dudes, but look below the surface and youll discover theres more to Legend of Success Joe than meets the eye.
The curious art style is what drew me to this game initially, but it wasnt until after I did some research that I discovered the game is based on Ashita no Joe (Tomorrows Joe), a Japanese manga which ran between 1968 and 1973. Its also not the first game to be based on the comic, with at least a couple of entries predating this.
The story arc involves Joe Yabuki, a young drifter who, after finding himself incarcerated for fraud, trains to become a boxer while serving time in a juvenile detention centre. The full plot is too involved to cover here, but events in the game tie in quite closely to events in the comic, including the climactic fight against reigning bantam weight world champion, José Mendoza.
Each chapter is divided into two fight sequences. The first of each focuses on Joes life outside the ring, getting into scuffles with rivals, gang members and other unsavoury characters where Queensbury rules dont apply. Defeating these adversaries unlocks the next formal boxing match, with Joe putting up his dukes against a trained opponent.
The fighting mechanics and general play style is similar in style to Taitos Final Blow. Various punches can be thrown through a combination of directional input and button presses, including jabs, body blows, uppercuts and crosses. Youll also need to guard against incoming punches, and timing your defence and eventual counterattacks play out rather like Punch-Out. Knocking your opponent out will result in a cool action replay sequence, with the knockout blown up on the giant display screen behind the ring.
Having played through the game, its not really the most thrilling of fighting games. The treacle-like speed at which Joe and opponents shuffle toward each other kills the pace somewhat, and I think it would have been far more satisfying if you could chain combinations together, rather than the staccato combat we have here.
In the games favour, the street and ring-level fighting, mixed with story elements isnt something Ive seen before in an arcade game, and the graphical style is certainly unique. Nods to the actual manga are a neat touch, particularly the way Mendozas hair turns white toward the end of his fight with Joe. Id initially dismissed this as a glitch, but having read up on the series in more detail, the fight with Joe in the actual comic is supposedly so draining that Mendoza appears to age by several decades by the battles end.
For those unfamiliar with the manga original, Legend of Success Joe is really an average fighting game with what appears to be smattering of story elements that dont make a whole lot of sense. Fortunately, being able to conduct some research into the games origins online means that, should you decide to play it for yourself, you can appreciate some of the subtler details that would otherwise be lost on a Western audience.
Chapters
00:00 Attract mode
01:00 Stage 1
02:20 Stage 2
03:43 Stage 3
05:16 Stage 4
06:41 Stage 5
07:54 Stage 6
09:27 Stage 7
10:40 Stage 8
12:35 Stage 9
14:00 Stage 10
15:19 Ending
#retrogaming #neogeo #longplay")
![Mars Matrix Longplay (Arcade) [4K]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NMSvfijvwYg/hqdefault.jpg "Mars Matrix Longplay (Arcade) [4K]
Game Info
Developer: Takumi
Publisher: Capcom
Year of Release: 2000
Game Review & Impressions
If you enjoy a good bullet-hell shooter, then Mars Matrix will be right up your street. Its a visual tour de force based on Capcoms CPS2 arcade hardware, although the game was developed by Takumi, rather than Capcom themselves.
Unlike other games where new weapons are collected from destroyed enemies, Mars Matrix takes a different approach. Weapon upgrades are earned as your ship ranks up, and ranking up involves collecting gold spinning cubes to earn EXP points. Enemies often leave gold EXP cubes behind when they die, but its possible to earn many more by using your ships shield move to capture enemy projectiles, then fling them back at the enemy. Projectiles striking an enemy will typically turn into an EXP cube, so youll want to get good at this to rank up your ship guns as early as possible.
And youll definitely want to get the best guns early because this game pulls no punches. Its as tough as any other bullet-hell shooter out there, and youll need all the help you can get in the later stages of the game. Although only a couple of pixels around the cockpit of your ship actually register collisions, navigating a path through the onslaught of pink and blue plasma bolts is a perilous endeavour; this is not a game for the faint of heart.
Visually, the game is a real peach. The sprites and backgrounds are a mix of pre-rendered CG and traditional pixel art, but the CG is a lot cleaner and better aliased than other games of this type. Overall, its a stunning looking shooter, one thats worth playing, even if its just to admire the spectacle.
Chapters
TBC")
