Agree...Just landed in this video now. Considering patronizing... Must explore the rest.
@brendonallen490
Жыл бұрын
Hell yea! Luv the channel
@MrMegaManFan
Жыл бұрын
Not for lack of me telling others!
@jindownes
2 жыл бұрын
Faxanadu holds such a special place in my heart. My sister and I played through it together during some tough times and it really took us to a new world. I’ve recently found your channel and am binge watching your reviews. They’re amazing!
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you had one another and Faxanadu to see you through the hard times. That's truly heartwarming! Also, thanks for taking the time to peruse the rest of the channel. I really appreciate it!
@SlayerRunefrost
Жыл бұрын
I never got the chance to play Faxanadu. I always wanted to buy everytime I went to rent it, I saw something else would draw my attention and I'd get that instead. I've heard nothing but good things about it though. Does it still hold up today or should I just cut my losses on it?
@affliction1979
Жыл бұрын
@@SlayerRunefrost, it's definitely worth playing today, assuming that you're not put off by retro games in general.
@SlayerRunefrost
Жыл бұрын
@@affliction1979 bro, I cut my teeth on the Atari 2600 and grew up with the NES, of course I'm not put off by retro games.
@harunmusa8693
7 ай бұрын
Faxanadu ❤❤❤
@jamierose9095
2 жыл бұрын
Goonies II is a pretty good side scroller that adds some adventure elements. It's one of my favorite NES games.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I still need to play it! I've watched speedruns a lot but haven't seen a casual playthrough, so I'm looking forward to seeing what it's like for myself. Thanks for the recommendation!
@Larry
2 жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity, as a child, did you ever experience the anxiety of gambling for a cheap game in the Toys R Us bargain bin? I remember fishing out a US Copy of The Ninja for the Master System from mine (as Toys R Us used to sell US copies os SMS games here for some reason) Also, vividly remember grabbing Rescue: The Embassy Mission and Marble Madness on the NES from a Woolworths bargain bin.
@orderofmagnitude-TPATP
2 жыл бұрын
Oh fer sure edgy one.... no Internet back then
@magicmorsh
2 жыл бұрын
Gun-Nac and Goonies 2. I really lucked out with those. I still hum the Goonies 'Good Enough' theme to this day.
@corgibuttz2550
2 жыл бұрын
The Ninja is amazing. I hope you thought you got your money's worth out of that one. I feel like it would be the perfect bargain bin game.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I unfortunately never had this experience, though I do recall a time in the 90s when I pulled a copy of Bible Adventures out of a hock shop display and wondered what the heck it was. Ultimately I put it back. There was another place here that had used games on the wall by the cash, a low end department store. I bought King's Quest V that way, but I already knew about the series since I had King's Quest VI at home on PC. I have bought a few games at conventions knowing nothing about them, like Brandish!
@nustde00
2 жыл бұрын
Yo Bundy!!! I freaking love you man!!!
@Freezezzy
2 жыл бұрын
First game that comes to mind (other than those you mentioned) is Bionic Commando for the NES. Not a lot of story during the game, but it does have one, as well as NPCs, and a level system that increases your health as you go. Another game I'd suggest is Wrath of the Black Manta (NES). While not necessarily an adventure game like Faxanadu, it does have some exploration aspects to it, as well as a story. Lastly, I would mention Nightshade (NES). It's more of a point and click type game, but may be worth looking into as well.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I've played through Bionic Commando and really enjoyed my time with it. It was hard to get the hang of but once I got into the swing of it, it was great! I will jot down the other two. I know Wrath of the Black Manta in name only but have had Nightshade on my list of things to find for a while now. Thank you for the suggestions!
@davidlandry3487
9 ай бұрын
Bionic Commando was another all-time favorite of mine as well!
@post-apocalypticcomingsoon1625
2 жыл бұрын
When i saw the video title i was hoping Rambo was in there, and it was! Makes me happy. I spent countless hours playing Rambo and most of the games on your list lol.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Yessss! Rambo's a fun one!
@tedjohansen1634
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved Rygar. Back then most games didn't have all these layers of progress. ❤
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a big Rygar fan as well. The music and the gameplay were really fun to me!
@louievito5701
Жыл бұрын
Rygar was originally a classic arcade game. Just a side scrolling hacknslash. The nes game added all the adventure stuff which was a nice surprise since i just rented it without getting to see the manual. The nes version of Bionic Commando is the same kind of thing, a straightforward arcade game that they added a bunch of new adventure elements to. I highly recommend you try Bionic Commando esp if you liked Rygar. It's even better and has some crazy over the top story elements that make it extra memorable.
@yeahyeah976
Жыл бұрын
Aw man Lord of The Sword! A long forgotten childhood favorite, thank you so much for the memories! :D
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
I thought it was a fun one!
@yeahyeah976
Жыл бұрын
@@hungrygoriya I'm new to the channel but I am curious, what are some of your favorite sega master system rpgs/games?
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
@@yeahyeah976 I really love: Psychic World, Phantasy Star, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, Golvellius, Master of Darkness, Alex Kidd in Shinobi World, The Lucky Dime Caper, Land of Illusion, Ninja Gaiden, Ultima IV, Golden Axe Warrior, Kenseiden... I'm sure there are more, but that's what comes to mind first!
@Lilly-Gorney
2 жыл бұрын
I love this type of game. Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap is a great one that scratches this itch.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion! I've played Dragon's Trap but I still have to get around to the later games in the series.
@TheGacko
Жыл бұрын
Yes this certainly what I was thinking would be on list. @hungrygoriya I don’t think the other in series are great. The third is best and there are some spiritual successors on steam that are great.
@Ratralsis
2 жыл бұрын
Faxanadu was/is one of my all-time favorite NES games. There are a few on this list I've played, but just as many that I haven't, so this was a great chance for me to learn some new stuff and add even more games to my backlog. Really well put-together and compelling. Thanks!
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your kind words! Thanks very much :) I hope that your search through some of these gives you the same warm fuzzies I've gotten trying them out. The Battle of Olympus was definitely my favourite of the bunch.
@LeoStaley
2 жыл бұрын
Faxanadu has some of the best music in all of video games, some of the most bizarre and creative enemy designs, and and was just absurdly ahead of its time in every way. I'm simply staggered that it never got a sequel on the snes.
@davidlandry3487
9 ай бұрын
This side-scrolling action-adventure-kinda-RPG genre of games was probably my favorite growing up. I spent countless hours on Faxanadu, Castlevania 2, and Zelda 2. Castlevania 2 has my all-time favorite soundtrack, but Faxanadu was probably my all-time favorite NES game, due to its gameplay, aesthetics, unique story, and grindability (it felt sooo good being able to buy overpowered gear from that one vendor on the way to the first town before arriving at the first town!). If I may offer an honorable mention: River City Ransom isn't completely side-scrolling, but it's side-scrolling-ish and I think it fits with the spirit of this genre, and it's another favorite.
@BlankSpacePub
2 жыл бұрын
Rygar is still one of my favourites today. Another side-scrolling action RPG that I love, and that didn’t make your list, is River City Ransom for NES. Give that one a try. You will LOVE it.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I love River City Ransom! In hindsight, it should've probably been on here. Maybe after I play some of these suggestions folks have given me, I can make a Part 2 or something. Thanks for the reminder!
@bezoticallyyours83
2 жыл бұрын
RCR is fun, but it's classified as a beat em up. ;)
@BlankSpacePub
2 жыл бұрын
bizotically_yours83, RCR is certainly a beat-em-up, but it’s got too many action-adventure/RPG elements to be purely classified as a beat-em-up. A typical beat-em-up, such as Streets of Rage, is fairly linear with no backtracking and no RPG-style strength progression (such as levelling, etc.). RCR has all of these things-backtracking, money collecting, strength upgrading, permanent items to purchase, etc. I would at the very least call it an action-adventure beat-em-up. ☺️ And it’s the best of its kind, particularly for the era. Such a groundbreaking game.
@bezoticallyyours83
2 жыл бұрын
@@BlankSpacePub I agree with you that it's a hybrid. :)
@anactualbear5683
2 жыл бұрын
While River City Ransom is a great game that blends genres, it is really more an rpg / beat em' up. Calling something a 2D Beat em up already [traditionally] condenses action with an isometric projection or sometimes (less so in modern cases) a 2D side scrolling perspective more akin to a 2d platformer. Because the beat em' up genre exists, while you can say RCR has action and isometrically projected scrolling, as its attributes, that would normally place it in the best em up genre rather than side scrolling action. But ya know, whatevs. It's a good game so I like it on lists either way.
@WarlockX4
2 жыл бұрын
How have I not known about your channel?! Your content is amazing!
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Too kind! Welcome, and please enjoy the backlog!
@TheMultiGunMan
2 жыл бұрын
I have a lot of these games. They're all great. I always look forward to your videos. You put a lot of effort into them and it shows. I'm glad I found your You Tube video. You're an excellent resource.
@adams213
Жыл бұрын
Whomp'em and of course Conquest of the Crystal Palace are 2 absolute winners on the NES that need more praise as well. You make really great videos, I hope you're channel explodes in popularity very soon :3
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
That's very kind of you to say! Thank you! I don't think I currently own a copy of Whomp'em, but I'll make a point to check out Conquest of the Crystal Palace soon.
@Dave21103
Жыл бұрын
Bloody tears from Simon's quest has been my ringtone for I don't know how many years. Faxanadu, Zelda II The adventure of Link and Castlevania Simon's Quest hold such a magical experience as a wee lad for me. The music takes me right back, nothing like it. Great content on all the games, thanks you.
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! And I find myself listening to NES soundtracks a lot. There are so many good ones. Faxanadu for me brings me right back to my childhood especially!
@haydenraulin3009
Жыл бұрын
Great post...I liked Faxanadu, Link, and Wizards and Warriors...not the toughest games but doable if you're normal and don't like asking for help. Ghosts and goblins kicked my ass, though....even harder is Zanic.
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
I like playing games with no help so I'm all about figuring out where to go and what to do in adventure games. Wizards and Warriors is awesome. I enjoyed the first one quite a bit, and even Ironsword though I haven't gotten through it legitimately yet. I'd also like to play the third game. Do you mean Zanac, the shooter? I can't say I've played many of those. I'm generally terrible at them!
@Filthnails
2 жыл бұрын
I love so much that Rambo, Castlevania 2, Rygar, and Link 2 made this list. I love and miss this style of game. Yeah, some of them are Metroidvania, but more importantly a lot of them had this 'where the hell am I?' atmosphere going on, coupled with the esoteric translations... from an exploring perspective, it was super rewarding. I always felt like a stranger in a strange land with these and a lot of them are challenging games that demanded you to dive deep into their individual worlds and come out of it feeling like you had a real journey, and not simply another game. I haven't really played modern games that quite ecapsulate this feeling of being more than just another Metroidvania title.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of that "where the hell am I" gameplay! I haven't played many modern games like these but there is some real charm to these older games I just can't imagine feeling in anything from the last 10 years.
@rw277
Жыл бұрын
Do I have recommendations for games??? We're going to be here all day! Top three I can think of (Sorry, I haven't seen all your videos) - SNES - Lagoon (Much like what you are playing here) - SNES - Illusions Of Gaia (Similar, but scary at times, might give you nightmares) - Computer - Ultima 6 (different but I think you would love it, it's an old 1990 computer game 'worse version released on SNES' and is incredible in everyway.) Since you appreciate greatness any of these would work well ;-) Big fan of your channel Icon, Link would be proud!
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
I need to play Lagoon one of these days! It looks pretty neat from what I've seen. And I've played Ultima 4 and 5, but not 6 yet. It's also on my list! Illusion of Gaia was something I played a while back and I think the action bits were fun, but I really didn't like the story/characters. I'd love to see a retranslation of that one so I could actually get a feel for the plot a bit better. And thanks about the icon! The hungry goriya was a big deal to me back when I used to play Zelda 1 on NES as a kid. I got stumped at that one puzzle forever!
@thrillhouse_vanhouten
2 жыл бұрын
If 2D Action Adventures are your thing, I can't overstate how good the Blaster Master Zero trilogy is. What started as a solid remake became an impressively expansive series of fun new abilities, huge bosses and epic spectacle. Highly recommended!
@guyfromnj
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you but that third game got way harder than the other two. Did you notice that?
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Oh really eh? I haven't played anything Blaster Master yet so I'll have to take a closer look! Thanks for the suggestion!
@thrillhouse_vanhouten
2 жыл бұрын
@@guyfromnj The first game is quite easy, and the sequels each step up the challenge in a pretty determined way. They're worth powering through, but I admit I hit many roadblocks on my way to completing the BMZ series, often putting down the games for months in between bits of progress. Once you get a handle for how the combat works in the sequels, it becomes quite rewarding!
@guyfromnj
2 жыл бұрын
@@thrillhouse_vanhouten I agree with you. I played through the first two games with relative ease and the third game hit me with a serious difficulty spike. That’s how it seemed. I have to go back and try again. Great games though.
@feenix219
2 жыл бұрын
I would suggest beginning with the NES version, of course. The Wii version is pretty amazing in its own right as well.
@JodyBruchon
20 күн бұрын
Given the AVGN episode on it and some of the reviews I've heard from others, I was surprised when Rambo came up in the list. Then again, it seems like the only major issue is the brain-busting area switching. The main enemies in Rambo being animals and the lack of clarity about what to do next are annoying, but I found them to be at least tolerable. I actually really like how it feels like it's copying Zelda 2. Edit: just became a Patreon member. You deserve it!
@hungrygoriya
19 күн бұрын
The map-related troubles were what gave me the most trouble with Rambo, no doubt. The rest of the game was perfectly fine for me, though I did get turned around a few times. It was more about not understanding how map areas connected rather than not knowing where I was supposed to be going. And wow! Thanks so much for joining up on Patreon. I should have an update with some behind the scenes stuff shortly. Much appreciated!
@ZBR_ProXP
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! I love how you avoided the term “Metroidvania” altogether and just called them what they are: action adventures. These are my very favorite games for my favorite system! We know you love some Leg of the Wiz, but have you tried Stanley? I think you would like it a lot. Or how about Dr Chaos and Goonies II, both with some awesome adventure elements. There’s Metroid of course… and Friday the 13th (way underrated!), Boy and his Blob, Blaster Master, and Hebereke, which is like a platformer hybrid.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Stanley? What is this :O I haven't played Dr. Chaos or Goonies II or the others you mentioned here (except Metroid), though I think I've at least heard the names of most of them! Your suggestions are going onto my list of games to look into! And honestly, as someone who only got around to playing Metroid and Castlevania in the past few years, "metroidvania" hasn't meant much of anything to me. I'd rather take the longwinded way to explain it, haha
@9ElevenGamer
2 жыл бұрын
The term MetroidVania does my head in.
@Myako
2 жыл бұрын
@@hungrygoriya they are probably referring to "Stanley and the Search for Dr. Livingston", which curiously enough is completely different to the similarly named Spectrum game.
@Wyrdwad
2 жыл бұрын
OHH, HEBEREKE!! Really good one that I forgot about! Just wanted to add that in the West, it's known as Ufouria: The Saga. Never released in North America, though.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
@@Wyrdwad Right right... I can picture the little characters from it, vaguely. I think I've seen a few people stream it!
@netic8erthe3rd11
2 жыл бұрын
Oh man! I love Faxanadu! I feel like no one ever talks about it
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I've been hoping to create the best love letter review for it someday, but not yet :)
@samp1862
2 жыл бұрын
you may enjoy Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Ax for Game Gear as it fits the genre of this video. It's tough to play on anything but original hardware because it doesn't work on a Retron5. Also, may I once more humbly impart to you... Ultima: Runes of Virtue 2 for Game Boy or SNES. It's the most hidden of precious gems.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't gotten around to playing Ax Battler yet, but it's in my collection! Thank you! And Ultima: Runes of Virtue are on a list of games I'm hoping to get to in the coming weeks/months. Both of the Game Boy Ultimas look awesome. Thank you for the reminder!
@samp1862
2 жыл бұрын
uh-oh. watch out for Ultima ROV 1 on Game Boy. It's on rails whereas Ultima ROV2 is relatively open world. Also Ultima ROV 1 is full of devious traps. It feels like the developers were having fun trolling the player.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
@@samp1862 So the second game might be better then? I'll keep that in mind!
@shawnmulligan3471
2 жыл бұрын
I second Ax Battler, it's better than it has any right to be. It's similar to Zelda II but a bit simpler. Other good options are Gargoyle's Quest (Game Boy), Gargoyle's Quest II (NES), and Demon's Crest (SNES), which are similar, with towns / NPCs, an explorable overworld, and side-scrolling levels. Gargoyle's Quest and its sequel are mostly linear and have a password system; Demon's Crest has normal cartridge saving and is a bit more Metroidvania where you can revisit levels after you get more abilities. Gargoyle's Quest and it's sequel are cheap, Demon's Crest not so much, but all 3 are on 3DS eShop now for $5-10 each.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
@@shawnmulligan3471 Right on! I've played Gargoyle's Quest and Demon's Crest before, but not Gargoyle's Quest II yet. I want to replay the first game... it was very fun! Thank you for the suggestion on Ax Battler as well!
@FraterOculus
2 жыл бұрын
I was never able to find anything with the perfect ambiance quite like Faxanadu. I believe it must have been a truly inspired vision
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
It's so good... I've searched for a long time and this list is what I came up with. I think in terms of things I enjoyed the most, it'd be Battle of Olympus or Simon's Quest. They don't quite capture the same feeling, but they're pretty close!
@MrTeeps
2 жыл бұрын
The Battle of Olympus brought back so many memories. I always saw it as an underappreciated yet superior version of Zelda II.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you! I do like the dungeons in Zelda II, but I enjoyed the flow of Battle of Olympus a lot more. There were some great Aha! moments in it!
@pecopecopecopeco6496
2 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel! loving it! Faxanadu is such a giant nostalgia trip for me :)
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! It's one of my favourite games as you likely already know from the video here, but I play it once a year. I love having it to look forward to every December!
@Murdoc_rusche
2 жыл бұрын
I love that you mentioned Battle of Olympus. I loved that game as a youngling, but couldn't beat it until an adult.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
It's so good... I absolutely loved it!
@JasonWardStudios
Жыл бұрын
I remember it was advertised on one of those TV shopping networks when I was a kid for the Christmas season. I asked for it and got it. It took a little while, but I made it all the way through. Back then I only had 2 or 3 games at a time, as we didn't have a lot. My friends and I would swap game carts around for weeks or months at a time, and that allowed us to play many more games than we could afford individually. Good times and memories!
@marscaleb
2 жыл бұрын
If you want a completely forgotten title for this list, look at the third Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game for the Game Boy; Radical Rescue. It's a hidden gem that most people missed, as a quick glance makes it look like the same side-scrolling action shovelwave that sullied its predecessors. But nope, it's a full-on Metroidvania. You unlock new abilities as you rescue each of the other turtles. Another good title is Wonder Boy in Monster World for the Genesis. I picked up a re-release for the PS3 and was surprised to find it offered this kind of gameplay. There's also Monster World IV, but it doesn't offer full backtracking since certain areas get locked off once they are cleared. But honestly I enjoyed it even more that the other one. Don't forget to check out the Monster World remakes and Monster Boy while you're at it. And the only other title I can think of that you omitted from this list is Goonies II. Granted, the npc interaction is rather limited, but since you put Rygar on this list, Goonies II should be as well. And I haven't played it, but I believe Uforia on the NES has a fully explorable world. Don't know if it meets the other qualities you want, though.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Oh you know what? I just remembered I have that Ninja Turtles game! I haven't played it yet but I bought it because it wasn't just your regular beat em up! Thank you so much for the reminder about it! I need to play Wonder Boy in Monster World still, as well as Monster World IV. They both look like they'll be great once I get around to them. And Goonies II has been on my list of things to play! I think we might have Uforia on the Wii Virtual Console. It's another I've been meaning to try. Thanks for the great suggestions and reminders for other games I have hanging around and need to move up the list to enjoy!
@peggyfillmore1971
2 жыл бұрын
Battle of Olympus was awesome !! I remember playing that when it first came out 😁
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I really, really loved it. It's easily top 5 NES for me now!
@zeusapollo6504
Жыл бұрын
Thats a good list. My favorite is Battle of Olympus it made me learn a lot about greek mythology. Maybe he best Zela II clone that i have seen, too. Somehow i liked it more than Zelda II which i though was less immersive. Rygar is special, too, good immersion, i think its a piece of art considering the music and well implemented babarian theme, gameplay was ok for its time, too. The only real issue i had, was there was no password or save function for it, so this game is a game that actually aged, well, because emulators let you save on will. Seriously you could spent up to 8 hours with this game and still not finish it and always had to play through it in 1 go. Kenseiden was on the sega master system, i never played it, but watched in a friends house someone playing that game and found it was very odd and exotic....because i was an european child at the time. Asian friends played an asian style game in the 80ies, while their parents watched 70ies Kung Fu movies. On top of it it was sega and i was at the time a nintendo fan boy and only bought a megadrive in 1992 later(genesis in the us) which was a 16 bit console and just came before the SNES, to be able to play Shining Force. If not for your list i would have completely forgotten that game! O.O Played Faxanadu, too, odd little game. There was prequel to it, too, Dragon Slayer was this based on that pretty dark, disney film with the same name made in the early 80ies? Btw, is it just me or were game developers much better during the 80ies and 90ies? innovative gameplay, great immersion(for 8 and 16 bit), really great music scores. Nowadays i struggle with most games i try.....just no connection lol
@danieldougan269
2 жыл бұрын
I love "Zelda II: The Adventure of Link." It's not perfect, but it's damn good. It's difficult but satisfying to defeat, and I have defeated it a few times. Dark Link/Shadow Link is one of the greatest bosses in video game history. Death Mountain should come later in the game, and the amount of grinding/farming for experience points can get a little old.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
The payoff is worth the struggle to me! Agreed!
@wankertanker1813
2 жыл бұрын
Zelda 2 needs a sequel. That style game play. It would be amazing
@googlesucks1
Жыл бұрын
Just discovered this channel. Really relaxing narration, great writing, fun seeing these games again. Keep up the good work!
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks for saying so! I'm glad you found me!
@RyuRanXII
2 жыл бұрын
Great list of games. I recommend checking out Odallus: The Dark Call, a modern/retro take on the genre.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh yes! Thank you for the reminder! I've had this recommended to me in the past and had forgotten all about it.
@BB-te8tc
2 жыл бұрын
Seconding this recommendation!
@gaylordfocker7990
2 жыл бұрын
Odallus was a disappointment. Oniken too.
@SaadAzim
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I remember being impressed by the parallax scrolling sunset in Rygar. :D
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
It's a gorgeous sunset! I loved the colours in it!
@EatingCtrlV
2 жыл бұрын
A new HG video!? Don't mind if I do! These are always the most exciting videos to find when opening youtube!
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
That's extremely sweet of you to say! Thank you!
@Bofner
2 жыл бұрын
There's an absolutely amazing PC game from ~2004 called Cave Story. I think you would REALLY enjoy it. Some mad man recently ported it to the Sega Genesis too, so if you have a Mega Everdrive, it's an absolute must play. Otherwise, the PC version has and will always be free online. This game changed my life.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I've heard of Cave Story, but I had no idea it got a port to the Genesis! Wow! I wonder if there are any carts out there. I don't have an everdrive, but I'd love to take it for a spin on original hardware.
@Maverynthia
2 жыл бұрын
@@hungrygoriya⚠WARNING!⚠: That game contains a lot of "Guide Dang Its", missable items and info, events that if you fail that's it and generally other frustrating things. Have an advisor on hand.
@Bofner
2 жыл бұрын
@@hungrygoriya No physical carts unfortunately. The guy that ported it was just a huge fan of the game, and doesn't hold any licenses to the game itself, and said he wouldn't be releasing any physical carts.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
@@Bofner Ah too bad! If I ever get an everdrive though, this would be something I'd love to try. The other versions will serve just fine too.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
@@Maverynthia Ah good to know!
@kevinfishburne
Жыл бұрын
Ys III Wanderers From Ys for SNES at least scrolled smoothly between area tiles, unlike Sorcerian, Thexder, and non-SNES versions of Ys III. Falcom had a technique for tile-skipping instead of scrolling for efficiency. Unless it's early Might & Magic or Ultima (
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
I've played Ys III long ago and loved it for all the reasons you mentioned. It's got one of the catchiest soundtracks I think I've run into on the SNES and I really enjoyed the snappy gameplay too. Thanks for the recommendation!
@Spark010
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, really enjoyed that! I would highly recommend ‘EVO the search for Eden’ on the SNES if you enjoy 2D side scrolling action adventures. It plays very well and a pretty unique storyline and mechanic. One of my favs!
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I loved EVO the Search for Eden when I played it a few years ago. I think I'm overdue to replay it. Other than having some of the toughest boss fights I loved the ambience there. The soundtrack's so good!
@Spark010
2 жыл бұрын
@@hungrygoriya yeah, the boss battles were a touch on the hard side! 🤣 I think there’s a fan translation of the JP release. Might be worth checking that out. Apparently the US/EU release was missing a stage. I’ll be revisiting it at some point too ❤️
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll have a look into it.
@childofcascadia
2 жыл бұрын
FAXANADU! Omg, love that game. And the manual. I always wondered why the hero was stopping to drink a beer. And, theres a lot of people that hate Zelda II, but I love it. I always have 8 and 16 bit chiptunes as ringtones on my phone, and it usually cycles between crystalis overworld music, zelda II palace music and dwellings of doom (castlevania II mansion music). Lord of the Sword Ive never played, but based on your review I think id find it too aggravating. Battle of Olympus Ive never even heard of. I dont know how thats possible. Im old and been gaming since I was a kid the 80s. I thought I knew all the action RPG-esque sidescrollers games on the NES. But this sounds great. Im now trying to find a copy. Fuck yeah, Castlevania II. First 3 notes before you even showed the cart was all it took. Was I the only one who as a kid used to laugh with my friends that we were going to find "Dracula's Dick"? At 8 years old, that was the height of humor. Great lineup here. Have you ever played magician for the NES? To this day I still yell "wakey wakey" when im trying to get my pibble out of bed(snoozing in her old age is her main fun), and I got it from that game. Its not easy and has noob traps. I never beat it until internet walkthrus existed, but its still pretty fun, if has a lot of ways to fuck yourself and cheap deaths.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't played Magician yet, though I did fire it up once after I bought it to make sure it was working and pretty much fell in love with the music in the first area. I need to give it a whirl. And thanks so much!
@RedAuxPDX
2 жыл бұрын
But did you ever find the fax machine? (Fax-an-a... ok ok I'm sorry) I'm so glad I've had a chance to catch up on so many of these titles I've missed, and I see there are several more for me to go through. Thank you so much for this great video, I am looking forward to more adventures!
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
You had better get a shopping list going or else!
@SaadAzim
2 жыл бұрын
... and fax it to @@hungrygoriya ...?
@jaylucien669
2 жыл бұрын
I'd have to consider Clash at Demonhead the most underrated NES game. Back in the day the guys at my local game shop used to make fun of me for buying or renting unpopular titles like Clash. This included the owner himself lol. But like I told them there are always "diamonds in the rough," and I was on a mission to find them.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to revisit Clash at Demonhead someday. I rushed through my playthrough of it and really should've spent some more time with it. It's got a lot of great stuff going on and I think I've really changed how I play games since I finished it. It's definitely underrated!
@thehumbleone1983
2 жыл бұрын
Kenseiden I grew up with on my Sega master system one of my fav. Also I think you should try Golvellius for Sega master system it’s a good game
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I can see why you liked it! And I've played Golvellius before. The music in that one is phenomenal!
@ScrabblePlays
2 жыл бұрын
Always happy to find Kenseiden on a list. His was one of my favourite games as a kid, and I was proud when I beat it since no one else in the family got close. Not of this time period, but I think you’d enjoy Elliot Quest quite a bit.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Kenseiden is worth talking about, no doubt! And I'll add Elliot Quest to the list of things to look into. Thank you so much!
@wingedhussar5528
2 жыл бұрын
I played it much that I actually got good enough to finish the game with one life and pass those ridiculous bonus stages. A few years back I tried it again and got my ass handed in level 2. Muscle memory is not always existant apparently.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
@@wingedhussar5528 Haha awww... it'd come back to you with a little practice, I'm sure!
@EdmondDantes224
5 ай бұрын
Recently I was in a stream hostd by the channel Big Ole Words (one of the people on that discord is a fan of you and that's actually how I discovered your channel). In the stream chat, the question of whether its pronounced "Fax Anna Do" or "Fah Zanadu" came up. I prefer the first, because it lended itself to a little song I appopriated and altered: _You take the good,_ _You take the bad,_ _You take 'em both and there you have_ _The Facts of Xanadu, the Facts of Xanadu...._ _There's a time you gotta go and show_ _You're growin' now, you know about_ _the Facts of Xanadu, the Fact of Xanadu...._
@chasonlapointe
2 жыл бұрын
Great list, I appreciate your positive review of Simon's Quest! It was one of my favorite games when I was young.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Simon's Quest's definitely a favourite of mine from this list. I wish I could've experienced it as a kid, but better late than never!
@zerobyte802
2 жыл бұрын
@@hungrygoriya - I happened to beat it on the last day of school when it was a new game. Something about the ending music kinda clicked in my head as equating the end of the quest in the game with the end of the quest of getting through the school year, so I beat it on the last day of school again for the rest of high school. Then SNES came out and I moved on to great stuff like Actraiser and Super Castlevania IV.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
@@zerobyte802 Right on! What a tradition :) I play Faxanadu once a year but I really need to loop more Simon's Quest into my life somehow.
@LarryLonson
2 жыл бұрын
Loved Simon's Quest
@erickernodle7636
8 ай бұрын
Just a fun fact, but Faxanadu and Legacy of the Wizard are both part of the Dragon Slayer series. Faxanadu is a reimagining of Dragon Slayer II: Xanadu, and LOTW is actually Dragon Slayer IV.
@luminayre6227
2 жыл бұрын
Your list is absolutely amazing! Bless your heart for including Rambo in this list among so many others that I played as a kid. The rush of memories made watching this mean so much more.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Rambo deserves a firm spot on this list in my humble opinion! It has all the great features of a wonderful action adventure game! Even some RPG elements! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for taking the time to watch!
@dylanlahman5967
2 жыл бұрын
Did you actually film this on a CRT tv? The color blending is very nostalgic
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I have a capture card and usually play from original hardware, so for the NES it was composite signal and all its fuzzy glory straight out of the old grey box. It's the only console I have that's not modded for RGB, but you can see in the gameplay for the two Master System games that everything's much sharper since it outputs that higher quality signal. I'm really partial to the look of composite for NES.
@derekforde7164
2 жыл бұрын
The music in Castlevania 2 is an awesome mix of baroque and modern. I rarely get tired of listening to it.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Me too! I really appreciate so many NES games and their fantastic soundtracks. It's been cool to see Simon's Quest music rehashed for later games too, though I'm the most partial to the versions on NES.
@ethefunfetti
2 жыл бұрын
My friend and I thought grinding was cheating in Faxanadu. Staying in a small area, Killing the same enemies felt wrong.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
It's easy to death abuse in this game for extra cash, but I usually grind up to get the giant blade or tilte if I'm short on golds.
@BB-te8tc
2 жыл бұрын
I felt using the NES Game Atlas for Zelda 2 maps was cheating, back when I was a kid.
@BobEPeru2
Жыл бұрын
Rygar was so much fun! I think the glitch that would let one get on top of cliff wall in the top down world was the first I found without being clued in before hand. It was also one that I actually enjoyed grinding (along with Zelda 2), because one could turn most boss battles into curb stomp affairs.
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
It's so funny how many places you can end up that you're not supposed to be in Rygar! I totally agree on the grinding. It's fun to get those levels up. I'm surprised I was able to beat the final boss without magic but I must've been pretty levelled up by the end.
@eversosleight
2 жыл бұрын
Tartarus, there's a word you don't hear everyday. Great video👍🤓👍 Loved every minute! Now I want to play Zelda II :)
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your time with Zelda II if you get into it!
@seanthegamer1337
2 жыл бұрын
Good video!!!😊😊😁 Me too. Faxanadu was one of those games that I kept coming back to. At the rental store that is. I kept renting it and going back to it back to getting back to the rental store to get faxanadu. Aka. vaccine a doo
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Right right... I can see why! I replay it every year and it's a blast every time.
@TheT3rr0rMask
2 жыл бұрын
I'd try Getsu Fuma Den. Japan only Famicom game but it has a fan translation. Konami just released it on Steam with great emulation but untranslated (more of a compliment to their new Getsu game). It's got a great creepy atmosphere like Faxanadue and Simon's Quest, satisfying progression, interesting combat once you get the hang of it, an amazing soundtrack and multiple gameplay styles (overhead map, side scrolling stages and 3D dungeon crawls). It's beefy, ambitious, and one of the best Famicom games stuck in Japan. Think it'd be right up your alley.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I have it on Famicom, but I've heard it's not English-friendly. Since you're familiar with it, do you think it's playable without a patch or no?
@TheT3rr0rMask
2 жыл бұрын
@@hungrygoriya Yah that's the one issue. You'll need to know what items from shops do and there's someone who gives essential hints like in Rygar. Even in Japanese its not as cryptic as Simon's Quest (no Red & Blue orb-style gating) but knowing what the text says is needed for direction. I'd recommend a guide or even translating in real time using a phone app (as cumbersome as that it lol). Otherwise its got pretty straightforward exploration.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheT3rr0rMask Thanks so much for the clarification. I appreciate it!
@JoLiKMC
Жыл бұрын
This really is a great collection of hidden story-based action-adventure platformer games. _Rambo,_ in particular, has kind of a bad rap for being confusing and being done in the style of a parody rather than a serious take. I really like it, though. 👍 I have a recommendation for you. _Konami Wai Wai World_ for the Nintendo Family Computer is a crazy journey through Konami World starring some of the most recognizable Konami characters of the time. (Simon Belmont, Mr. Goemon, Mikey from _The Goonies…)_ The basic story is that Konami characters are being kidnapped by an unknown force, so it's up to Konami Man and Konami Girl to rescue them so everyone can save the day and the world! Gameplay is kind of like _Simon's Quest,_ but without any XP rewards. There are power-ups and things throughout levels, you can do the levels in roughly any order (once you have the MacGuffin to get into the level), and there is a wide variety of locales to choose from. Each of the six recruitable characters all have abilities you need in order to finish levels, so rescuing them is very important. All and all, it's a fun little game. Very challenging, though. _Very_ challenging,
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
Rambo's a lot better than people give it credit for! I'm glad you like it too. Sometimes it feels like I'm the only one! You know what? I own Konami Wai Wai World, but I haven't tried it out yet. I'd honestly forgotten about it until you reminded me just now, so I should bump that up my list. Thanks for putting it back on my radar again!
@PragmatikReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Rambo: I'm not afraid of death. *Immediately gets jumped by bats* Zelda 2 is a great and something I'm glad I went back to really appreciate! Need to do the same with Simon's Quest. Just haven't felt that Castlevania itch. Great picks though, some really fun side scrolling action here!
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Those birds/bats were the first enemies I ran into and I couldn't hit a single one of them. I was worried the whole game might be like that, but thankfully things smoothed out soon after! Zelda II is definitely worth working through, and I hope you'll get to Castlevania II some day. I think of going back to it often just for the music!
@mattblatchley2061
4 ай бұрын
Faxanadu!!!! holy crap I've been trying to remember the name of this game for EVER...I rented it in 1990 from the video store and played the hell out of it...but forgot the title!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
@hungrygoriya
4 ай бұрын
You are very welcome! It's my favourite NES game. If you decide to play it through someday, I hope you have a lovely time.
@backinthedaygamer
2 жыл бұрын
A new game out on the Switch called Infernax is fantastic. It's a cross between Faxanadu, Simon's Quest & Link. There's no way you won't like it. Keep up the great vids!
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
It's in my Steam library already. I just have to fire it up! Thanks for the suggestion and for stopping by!
@tonyt3955555
24 күн бұрын
link 2 is still my favorite on the system. Fighting the knights and attacking up and down while they block your attacks and also putting your shield up and down to block their attacks is simple in concept yet feels so amazing and satisfying of any combat on the system.
@hungrygoriya
19 күн бұрын
The fighting in that game is some of the best on the NES. I really enjoy how you can have a real sense of progression with the combat as you learn the different enemies throughout the game.
@igodreamer7096
Жыл бұрын
É uma ótima lista com jogos de alta qualidade. Parabéns pelo ótimo vídeo e fico grato pelas recomendações de jogo de plataforma! XD
@JasonWardStudios
Жыл бұрын
Rygar was a great game, but OMG so punishing because of the lack of not only a save system, but even a password system. You had to leave your NES on for days to play through the entire game in one session, because once you shut it off, it was back to square one.
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
The lack of passwords is terrible, but at least when you know where to go, it's not a very long game.
@toqertv
7 ай бұрын
I just subbed a few days ago, I really enjoy your videos, and your narration is top notch. I came here for some of your SMS content. I never owned a SMS as a kid (NES and Turbografx) but looking at it now, it seems like it was a system that was on par with the TG16 in terms of color pallet and sound, and better than the NES. Kind of surprised it didn't do better in the US, Sega was always more prominent in the arcade than Nintendo.
@hungrygoriya
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for subscribing to the channel, and it's really nice to hear you're enjoying the videos here so far. I've got something new coming out hopefully by the weekend. It's a big video, so it's been taking me some time to get it finished. I'm looking forward to getting into more Master System stuff in the future. I've played and finished a few games, but mostly platformers and shorter things that I'm not sure I have enough to say for a full review on. I'll definitely examine some of those games again and see if I can put something together on them because the Master System definitely needs more love.
@krisnelson2653
2 жыл бұрын
Oh man! That Rambo music takes me back. I owned that game as an 8 year old and sunk hooooours and weeks and months into it. Before the internet and none of my friends had that game. I maybe made it to that helicopter a few times and no matter what I did, I couldn't beat it. I'll never forget thinking "I bet this is the final boss, too" Top 10 games I couldn't beat that still stick with me lol
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
That one really good tune in Rambo is really catchy. It was stuck in my head for weeks after I finished the game! I think I barely made it past the helicopter fight... skin of my teeth! I hope you'll try to finish it someday.
@Gatorade69
2 жыл бұрын
I don't even think I made it to the helicopter. I never owned the game but it was a constant rental .
@dorpth
Жыл бұрын
Golgo 13 tried to do an "open ended" side scrolling adventure, with first person shooting segments. It's clunky, but is worth a look (be sure to just use a walkthrough for the giant maze level near the end, it is NOT worth the frustration). Wurm: Journey to the Center of the Earth- Like a refined version of Golgo 13 that tries to do more, mostly with top down and sidescrolling vehicle sections. I'd say it's most like Vice: Project Doom except the side scrolling portions are Golgo 13 inspired rather than Ninja Gaiden.
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
These are both great suggestions. I'll have a look for Wurm: Journey to the Center of the Earth, but I think I've already got a copy of Golgo 13.
@ThomasMHead
6 ай бұрын
Rygar, The Adventure of Link, and Simon's Quest, were some formative favorites of my childhood! Gaining new equipment, techniques, magic, clues, and lore as you delve further into mysterious lands enriched those feelings that you were living a fantastic adventure!
@hungrygoriya
6 ай бұрын
Yeah! I think that's what I enjoy in my games. Exploring and getting stronger, and if there's a good story too, even better!
@msavins
Ай бұрын
The music in Faxanadu is certainly reason enough to play it, such a great game and very close to my heart! I think my only additions would be the Wizards and Warriors titles - really great gameplay and music
@hungrygoriya
Ай бұрын
The furst W&W game is awesome! I haven't played the third one yet, but I was only able to get through the second game by manipulating my passwords so I could have more lives in the last few stages. The final boss is ridiculously hard for me.
@shilohjorgensen1042
8 ай бұрын
I would recommend Wizards and Warriors. I remember it being a bit weird, and somewhat challenging, but eventually was beatable by kid me. It's sequel, however, was way too difficult and I gave up. Also Demon Sword was great and totally beatable.
@hungrygoriya
8 ай бұрын
I love the first Wizards & Warriors game. I was only able to finish Ironsword by cheating by giving myself more lives with the password for the final few stages after the game stops letting you continue, but I still have no idea how I beat it. That final boss gauntlet's so tough! Demon Sword is one I still need to track down. Thank you for the recommendation!
@szlash280z
Жыл бұрын
Sidescrolling RPG/Metroidvania style games are my favorite style of game. Zelda II is my favorite NES game, I loved Faxanadu and Simons Quest. Many of the modern games I've purchased have been retro style Metroidvanias. They gotta be LEVEL DESIGNED though, I hate the "Procedurally generated" level games. It's just so lazy to me.
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
I'm a huge fan of games that are well thought-out and have intention in their design. There are so many great ones just like that.
@Knight79334
2 жыл бұрын
Those scratch off cards. That brought back memories.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I had one of them my whole childhood and never knew what it was, and then a few months ago I saw them being advertised on a site I buy game from once in a while and bought a bunch. I opened them up and it was so great to see what else was in those packs.
@Jayce_Alexander
Жыл бұрын
Great list. Faxanadu ranks among my favorite NES games too, although I only first played it around 2015-2016. Another one that comes to mind is Wizards & Warriors III, the only game in the series that eschews separate game stages for a single connected world much like Metroid, where new sections of the world open up as you acquire new powers. It was probably my first Metroidvania-ish game, not counting Zelda II, which I consider to be more of a side-scrolling action RPG. I'm very glad to see you giving the Adventure of Link and Simon's Quest some love. These games have been unfairly maligned over the years. Sure they're not perfect games, and they have their issues, mainly being too cryptic, but they're still good games. Gargoyle's Quest on Game Boy, Gargoyle's Quest II on NES, and Demon's Crest on SNES are also excellent. The NES version of Strider doesn't fully fit into this genre, but it still comes pretty close. I also really enjoy Wonder Boy V: Monster World on the Master System (or Genesis), and Monster World VI on Genesis. The Genesis and SNES also have the excellent Phantom 2040 (although it doesn't match all the criteria you set out at the beginning of your video, but comes pretty close) and Ys III, and the Sega CD has Popful Mail, which is definitely worth playing as well. Of course once you get into current generations there are so many games in this genre, or games that come pretty close.
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
There are lots of recommendations in your comment here that I'm jotting down to look into. Some of them I've already played, but there are quite a few that I haven't yet. I am always appreciative of games that fit into this mold, whether they fit in snugly or not. Thank you for taking the time to share them with me.
@postplays
2 жыл бұрын
Clash at Demonhead is my all-time favorite game. Exploring that world never gets old. I did a Let's Play of it over a decade ago and i still find new things. Quick suggestion from me would be Wonderboy in Monster World. I grew up with the sega genesis version but its been ported to SMS and game gear as well.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I really need to take more Wonderboy games out for a spin. I've played Dragon's Trap on the Master System but nothing else beyond it.
@8-bitfan869
Жыл бұрын
Just recently discovered your channel and love your content! For 8-bit side-scrolling action adventures, have you tried some of the Konami Japan exclusives like Maze of Galious 2(Majou Densetsu II: Daimashikyou Galious) or Getsu Fūma Den for the NES? They are some of my favorites along with other gems like Goonies 2(also Konami). Cheers!
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
I haven't played many of the Famicom games that require an English patch yet. I don't have a means to do so on original hardware, and I've been focusing on playing my physical collection through first. I do own Getsu Fuma Den but unfortunately it's all in Japanese! It's nice to know there's more there to enjoy though!
@aaronko3480
Жыл бұрын
I love seeing more obscure games than other retro channels cover. That being said, why are Castlevania 2 and Rambo here? Those got their own AVGN videos 😂 Real talk though, I’m glad you got enjoyment out of those games. I enjoyed Castlevania 2 because it didn’t constantly kick my butt like the first game did.
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
You know what? That's exactly what happened to me with Simon's Quest. I played CV1, had my butt handed to me, and then went away to play CV2. It reminded me a lot of other games I loved like it, and eventually I played CV3 before coming back around and finishing the first game. And thanks, by the way. I'm hoping to cover some mainstream stuff, but it's also nice shining the spotlight on other stuff that's less talked about.
@winstonslone2797
3 ай бұрын
I grew up playing these games in the late 80s early 90s. I played the largest variety of games during the wait at the rental store for the one available copy of Zelda 2 and Mario 2. Great content, thanks for the memories.
@hungrygoriya
3 ай бұрын
I played some of them when I was younger, but many of them I discovered over the last decade or so. And you're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
@Randomii666
9 ай бұрын
A game that fits the description perfectly (except the sword and shield part) is Gargoyle's Quest 2 on the NES (The first one was realeased on GB i believe?) Definitely one of the best NES games, at least a top 10 pick for me
@hungrygoriya
9 ай бұрын
Oh good thinking! I hadn't played it when I made this video yet, but I agree with you that it fits into this formula.
@jayvee5686
5 ай бұрын
Alright, so I downloaded Castlevania Collection. Always loved Dracula's Curse, but going to give Simon's Quest a fair shake
@hungrygoriya
5 ай бұрын
Good luck! I think it's a lot of fun and it's my favourite Castlevania game. To me, it's like regular Castlevania with the added benefit of adventuring and RPG elements.
@NelsonBigGunP200Fan
Ай бұрын
Subbed! I like watching your reviews on the games. Played a lot of NES when I was little.
@hungrygoriya
Ай бұрын
Hey thank you! I should have a new video out soon enough so stay tuned!
@8antipode9
9 ай бұрын
Faxanadu is my favorite NES game, sometimes I fire it up just to listen to the music! You may already know this, but it's a sequel to Xanadu, released only in Japan. I found a few other channels on YT that showcase it, but it doesn't seem as good.
@hungrygoriya
9 ай бұрын
It's such a good one. One day I will finally make a loveletter review for it since it's my favourite NES game. I do know of Xanadu but haven't gotten to experience it yet. I'd like to see what it's all about sometime!
@StewNWT
Жыл бұрын
Goriya, have you played the Bible NES game? it was one of two unlicensed games on theNES and it is surprisingly good. It has 3 separate quests - David v goliath, Miriam saving baby moses and Noah's ark. The first two are side scrolling adventure games and they are quite fun. But Noah's arc is even more fun
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
I have! Bible Adventures is a fun little cartridge to pull out once in a while.
@candmmi
2 жыл бұрын
This list is great! Still haven’t beaten Zelda 2 The Adventures of Link. That last labyrinth is a bitch! I played Battle of Olympus but really didn’t get into it. Maybe I should give it another try? I LOVE Castlevania 2 Simon’s Quest but I always felt like I was one of the few. I love Rygar! It was quite fun once I looked up the map from the manual online.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
The last labyrinth was really tough, totally. I hope you do give Zelda II another go. I believe in you! Battle of Olympus is also worth playing. Out of this list, it's an easy favourite for me!
@Goldnfoxx
2 жыл бұрын
Rambo and Rygar are both seriously underrated games, imo. Rygar was one of those games I used to rent until I beat it, but never actually paid money to own it for myself until MUCH later. Rambo gets a lot of flack, some of it deserved, much of it not. But I always enjoyed the experience and music in that game. What I'm NOT sure of is how these games particularly differ from something like Legacy of the Wizard. You say it's not "directed," but I'd argue that LotW's path is as linear as Rambo's or Rygar's, but with the added challenge of figuring out which character best suits which path. I see it almost as a kind of inversion of Mega Man, where instead of stages you have one map, and instead of a bunch of bosses that you have to suss out the weaknesses of, you have multiple player characters with which you have to suss out the right path. Another game you might consider checking out is Goonies II. If I were to put together a list of NES/SNES games I loved as a kid that no one ever talks about anymore, it'd be one of the top five, easily. I was gonna suggest Sword of Vermillion, but then I remembered this is strictly an 8-bit list. 😂 I was gonna suggest 8 Eyes again, but it's divided up into stages like Mega Man. I know I'm forgetting some great 8-bit games in this vein, though. Faxanadu was a great game, but all I really remember from playing it is that I found a spot where enemies could spawn infinitely and so I tied down my controller with a c-clamp to constantly swing the sword and went to sleep. Next day after school, came home and boom: max rank. I miss the days where experiences like that were fun.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Well I guess when I say Legacy of the Wizard is not directed, I mean that there's linear paths but you have no idea what they are and there's nobody to hint you along. There are no townspeople and no hints per se, and I liken it more to The Legend of Zelda where you have to search every tile for a way forward versus more of the plot-driven advancement. It's a fantastic game and I love it! I do appreciate the comparison to Mega Man. I can see that! Goonies II has been on my list of things to play for a long while, along with 8 Eyes. And Sword of Vermillion is another I'd like to try too! If you think of the others for the 8-bit generation, I'd love to hear about it. I'm curious to know where that infinite grind spot is in Faxanadu!
@corgibuttz2550
2 жыл бұрын
Totally clicked on this because I recognized the Faxanadu meat. One of my favorites from childhood. I feel like this game is finally really having it's day now. It seems to pop up on a lot of "gems lists" these days. I remember getting it as a kid. I loaned my Super Mario 3 to my babysitters at the time, a couple of teenage dudes. It was stolen from them so their mom gave my mom cash to buy a new copy. When we were at the store I begged to get Faxanadu instead. I remembered renting it and loving it. No ragrets. Big Rygar fan too. Haven't actually tried the others on the list, although I have heard of'm. Planning on firing up Kenseiden on the everdrive and giving it a shot.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Well thank you for taking the time to stop in here. I'm glad even after all of that trouble you ended up with your own copy of Faxanadu. I just got another copy recently with the box again after lending mine to a friend as a kid. I still have my original from childhood with the manual though! I hope you enjoy Kenseiden when you play it. It's a challenging and shorter game that I was really impressed with!
@andyauthor2007
Жыл бұрын
Rygar, Zelda II, Faxanadu, and Castlevania II were some of my favorites back in the day. It's not an 8-bit game, but I would highly recommend Soul Blazer on the Super Nintendo.
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
Very nice recommendation! I played through Soulblazer a little while back and really enjoyed it. That backstory is fantastic!
@LoverBoy-im7xv
Жыл бұрын
The Maze of Galious for the MSX emulator is one of the best open-world 2d action RPGish games ever made. I forget how much plot it has but you will love. It's better than anything ever made, ever. You can trust me. I'm from the internet.
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
Ha! I've gotten lots of good suggestions from you Internet People and a lot of them have been great. So there.
@FrankBeingFrank
Жыл бұрын
So many people crap on Zelda II but it is my absolute favorite game ever… not many people believe me but as a kid I received the North American copy as a very early Xmas present when I was a kid. It was a month or two before it’s December 1987 release date. I’ve often asked my parents how they pulled that off and they just laugh and say “dumb luck” . I play through the first Zelda both quests and Zelda 2 at least once a year. Probably more considering now with the anniversary game and watch that I absolutely adore I feel like im in NES heaven.
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
I think there's something really special about it. I feel like I'd be happy to dabble in its world again soon, but the idea of finishing it again feels daunting even though I did manage to finally pull it off. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad now that I know where some of the fiddlier things are hidden. I'm like you with Zelda 1 and Faxanadu. I enjoy them both quite a bit and revisit them often.
@elvishcookingdotcom1497
2 жыл бұрын
Have caught up with your youtube vids! Great stuff! Not that I had to mention this at all but I wanted to apologize because since I've been trying to catch up with your past vods on twitch, the twitch mobile app will make me unfollow channels every now and then and it'll give me straight up ANXIETY whenever it does it. I have heard that the newest update has fixed things though? So, hopefully, that means I won't be doing that anymore. I'm also very clumsy on my phone which makes things worse. ; _ ;
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Oh it's all good! Not to worry... I don't really keep track of follows too closely just because I know how anxiety-inducing it can be for people, so I hadn't even noticed if you unfollowed and refollowed. Thanks for checking out the backlog here!
@AlejandroEvaristoPerez
Жыл бұрын
if you like Faxanadu, Resident Evil, and the Goonies II, check out the NES's Dr Chaos. It is technically the early version of "Resident Evil 1" PlayStation.
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
I'll add these to my list! Thanks so much for the suggestions!
@g40rc378
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! For a suggestion from left field, "Zelliard" is a PC side scrolling adventure from way back. I never beat it but enjoyed it.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Zelliard! I had forgotten the name of it and had meant to look into it after someone mentioned it to me ages ago. Thank you!!
@chrischristiansen6204
2 жыл бұрын
8 eyes is a weird one that is like a cross between Castlevania and Megaman. It has an interesting 2 player feature with the second player controlling a falcon. I don't remember if you could revisit stages though. Bionic Commando was an interesting one with its grapple hook movement replacing the jump. For 16 bit Cadash on the Genesis was pretty cool and could be played with 2 players. On the SNES you have the Actraiser games. Y's 3 was a pretty good adventure as well.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
8 Eyes has always been something that's intrigued me, so I hope to play it soon enough. And I loved Bionic Commando and Ys 3! I do need to sit down with Cadash and I do have the Genesis version to try out. Thanks for the suggestions!
@SlayerRunefrost
Жыл бұрын
How can you talk about Castlevania 2 or Rygar without mentioning the music? Beyond a shadow of a doubt, 2 of the best soundtracks on the NES. Only Castlevania 3 and MegaMan 2 can compare.
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
This was meant to be a brief overview of each game. I have full reviews on both of those in the channel backlog if you want to hear a more developed take for Simon's Quest and Rygar.
@occamsbutterknife9186
Жыл бұрын
I would highly recommend Castlevania II: Redaction. It's a romhack that makes the dialogue much less cryptic, as well as increasing the speed of the day/night change. It's one of the best QoL hacks I've played.
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
Oh neat! I've heard of it before and maybe down the line when I replay it, I'll try it out.
@KraftLawrence1
Жыл бұрын
"Ummmm akshully it's pronounced Fuh-zanadu, for Famicom Xanadu because it a sequel to... 🤓" HUSH! Its Fax-anadu and always will be!!! LOL
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
That's how I feel about it. I didn't know what a Famicom or a Xanadu were back then, nor does it matter to adult me, haha
@andrewkavich8254
Жыл бұрын
The best adventure on NES, other than Zelda 2, not mentioned in your video is CRYSTALIS by far. It meets all criteria mentioned, and replay value, secrets, and overall gameplay mechanics are high value on this title.
@hungrygoriya
Жыл бұрын
Yeah the only thing it isn't is a side scroller! I did really love it when I played.
@visionop8
2 жыл бұрын
NIce! Great video with some great game choices. It's really hard to make any recommendations because you pretty much played the all-stars of NES action RPGs but one that has likely been suggested a few times is 8 Eyes. 8 Eyes is sort of a Castlevania ripoff but it introduced the concept of a helper animal before Konami's series and it seems to be on brand with the kind of games you're into. I liked it a lot and I think if you can make it through Rambo, you would definitely dig 8 Eyes.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I would love to try 8 Eyes sometime. I've had it for a long while and popped it in to try once a while back, but I haven't picked it up back up since! The music in that game is top notch too! Thanks for the suggestion!
@roundaboutlout3422
2 жыл бұрын
Try The Lone Ranger on NES, unbelievably only found it this year. It has side scrolling, top down, and even first person zapper compatible gun fighting action. Very heavy on adventure elements. Instead of just moving forward level to level, you solve problems as if they were just episodes of the show.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow... I need to look this up! I just heard about it earlier today and now again here. Thanks so much!
@hdofu
2 жыл бұрын
If you haven’t played it faxanadu remastered, also Zelda II Amida’s Curse, on the Nintendo DS you may want to give the legend of Kage 2 a chance
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
I haven't played anything in your list here. Thanks for the suggestions!
@Zopharr
2 жыл бұрын
I just finished Faxanadu the other day. I was motivated by one of your videos to play it, especially after realizing it was a game I'd never gotten past the first "area" of. It was a blast! Really enjoyed it more than I expected to... Thanks for the excellent videos! Now you got me thinking the same about Zelda 2 🤔
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
Yesssss! I'm so glad you liked Faxanadu! Do you think you'll tackle Zelda II next because I think you would have lots of fun with it. It's so rewarding to finish!
@Zopharr
2 жыл бұрын
@@hungrygoriya well, now that you're directly recommending it, I'm gonna have to! I do remember being confused on what to do in it as a kid, but I do still have an old strategy guide and map or two laying around for it.
@hungrygoriya
2 жыл бұрын
@@Zopharr I had the benefit of streaming it and being able to tap someone on the shoulder if I needed a nudge or two, but it's a lot more manageable as an adult for sure. Especially if you have a strategy guide! Lucky!
@ianbowden2524
4 ай бұрын
From any generation? Hollow knight was inspired by Faxanadu in many ways...idk if it counts though.
@hungrygoriya
4 ай бұрын
Ooooo Hollow Knight definitely counts! I've watched a friend play through some of that and it looks like it's right up my alley.
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