Poverty Gamer , I'll go as far and say the best RTS of all time. Every rts since then has borrowed shamelessly from it. Sure, Blizzard has great rts computer titles. But Herzog Zwei rules over all, even today.
Gotta say Greendog, it’s never mentioned on any hidden gem videos and it’s a cool game. Cool beach music for its sound track, a frisbee as your weapon and decent graphics.
MetalJesus easily has one of the best gaming channels on TH-cam. Your videos are timeless. I can go back to watch videos from years ago (this one's more recent obviously) and still enjoy it and learn more about collecting.
Man I love the Genesis SNES and TurboGrafx 16 era! It's when games went from looking pretty good on the NES to looking awesome on the three mentioned above! What a great time! And because of u guys I started collecting for the Genesis, and hopefully the other two 16 bit consoles as well!!!!! Great job guys!!!!
John Hancock and I will make a SEGA GENESIS BUYING GUIDE soon... what Top 10 MUST OWN games would you recommend? Not necessarily hidden gems...but if you had to only own 10, what would they be?
Mega Man: The Wily Wars, Earthworm Jim, Sonic 2, Truxton, Ghouls n Ghosts, TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist, Castlevania: Bloodlines, Ghostbusters, Space Harrier 2, NBA Jam T.E.
1. Gunstar Heroes, 2. Thunder Force IV (aka Lightening Force), 3. Streets of Rage 2, 4. Contra Hard Corps, 5. M.U.S.H.A, 6. Sonic the Hedgehog 2, 7. Strider, 8. Shining Force II, 9. Mickey's Castle of Illusion, 10. Castlevania Bloodlines. Honorable mentions: TMNT Hyperstone Heist, Rocket Knight Adventures, Revenge of Shinobi, Road Rash, Truxton.
Gunstar Heroes, Castlevania, Sonic, Sonic 2, Shining Force 2, Streets of Rage 2, Wonderboy V, Mortal Kombat 2, world of illusion starring Mickey and Donald, Golden Axe, Moonwalker, Strider (10 is not enough :) )
Ranger x has really weird controls which may turn some people away, but once you get used to how it plays, it's easily one of the best games on the Genesis
Soldiers of Fortune. Originally known as The Chaos Engine in the UK and Europe, it was first published on the Amiga, before being ported to the Genesis, Super Nintendo, MS-DOS, Atari ST and Risc OS. Genesis version seems to be the closest to the Amiga in my view. And it's awesome. Two players, or single player and CPU assist. Steampunk shoot-em-up. What's not to love?
Excellent video, MJR! I'm very pleasantly surprised you included Ranger X in this video. Awesome game and unfortunately too often overlooked. Some other hidden gems you might check out in the future: - Beyond Oasis (arabian themed action/rpg) - Crusader of Centy (action/rpg Zelda clone) - Skeleton Crew (isometric run n' gun) - Misadventures of Flink (platformer) - Wings of Wor (ancient Greece themed side scrolling shmup) - Phelios (Ancient Greece themed overhead shmup) - Gaiares (side scrolling shmup) - Hellfire (side scrolling shmup) And here's a few (unfortunately expensive)Japanese exclusives: - Alien Soldier (run n' gun/boss rush) - Eliminate Down (side scrolling shmup) - Gleylancer (side scrolling shmup) - Panorama Cotton (3D shooter somewhere between Space Harrier & Star Fox)
RANGER X!!!! So glad you guys covered this gem. It truly was an amazing Genesis game. I was trying to remember what the heck the name of it was. Glad you guys shed some spotlight on this much-deserved title. Thank you.
Man, when I saw the list in the description, I was looking for to see what Mr. Hancock would say about Ranger-X. That is a game that I discovered because of Classic Game Room and became one of my favorites for the Genesis. Very nice choice! Edit: the entire list is great (I really love these Genesis episodes), I just have a soft spot for Ranger-X now.
Metaljesusrocks rocks. Everytime I watch one of his uploads it reminds me of the saying 'there are no strangers only friends we haven't met yet'. One love, Jah bless and keep on keeping on!
Thank you John Hancock and Metal Jesus, for the longest time i could not remember the name of the game Target Earth, that was such a great game and a hidden gem of Sega.
I've said it before but I have to mention it again! John Hancock is a very polite and truthful. I'm always smiling while watch him on this channel. I thumbed up the video before watching it because I know that it will be awesome. Not that others aren't good! They are all great but I think john is the best cohost on this channel. Metal Jesus is great as always.
Tom Wilson I'll be going to white-collar/people prison. I don't think there would be an issue with Mexican cartels... or scoring drugs inside the prison. Anyway, I'd rather somebody stayed on top of MetalJesus' video game stock tips, I'm going to need start up cash once I get out.
If you need two guys on youtube to tell you how to value Genesis games that have been out for almost thirty years, perhaps low-fee index funds are more to your investment speed than individual stock picks.....
EVERYTHING Electronic Arts touched in this era was gold -- NBA Live, Madden set the bar for sports games -- but the other stuff was mind-blowing. I wasted so much time on Buck Rogers, General Chaos, Road Rash III, and Haunting starring Polterguy-- so much glorious time! There was also one game I had -- an EA Title -- it was a Sega CD game. A strategy title that played like Command and Conquer, but set in medieval times, IIRC. All I remember was that you had to keep killing sheep to feed your warriors, and the game was extremely prone to crashing. Even the crashing could not stop me from playing. Besides the Electronic Arts titles, Cool Spot, Flashback and Caesar's Palace were three other games that repelled girls out of my dorm room back in the day. But, yeah, EA ruled.
Dear MJR 😎, I think that a bright hidden gem you haven't showed yet is Arcus Odissey (Megadrive), by Wolfteam (Renovation for the US Genesis version)! Maybe you should talk about this Game in The next H.G. video!😄👍
Great lists, thanks to both MJR and the Immortal JH! Loading up my Mega Everdrive now that the Analogue Mega Sg is here. Genesis gaming renaissance!! :D Great to discover some of these games I never thought much about back in the 90's!
I highly recommend a PAL only release called Cannon Fodder which supports the Mega Drive/Genesis mouse but controls well enough with the control pad. Its a real gem with very addicting game play.
So awesome target earth is on hidden gems. The game soundtrack is pretty epic!! Not really a hidden gym but i a huge fan of road rash which has awesome levels, great music and allows you to purchase new bikes as you progress through the game such a great racing game
Great video as always guys!!! How about a sports title or 2 in the next video? I know not everyone is into sports games on any system, but the Genesis has some great ones. Super baseball 2020, mutant league hockey...
THE BEST of the BEST Sega Genesis title. A half dozen of us played this game back in 1993 and have never been so addicted to a space chess meets space war type game. To this day I've never played a game as much.
Some hidden gems which I love for Sega are Kid Chameleon and DeCap Attack. I'm not sure if they are popular, but if not they are for sure hidden gems in my opinion. Always love the videos Metal Jesus, and The Immortal John Hancock!!!
Caliber. 50 was a game I owned as a kid, and have never seen it since. Controls had a bit of a learning curve, but think back on it with a lot of nostalgia.
I love these videos, gives me ideas on what to add to my collection. I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Ghostbusters for the genesis. Easily one of the best Ghostbusters video games and very rare at that
Great game, lots of the ships on Star Control were kinda based on other things, star trek etc my fave was the 'galactica' Urquan ship ... "launch fighters"...
YOOO Master of Monsters absolutely looks like it more than inspired Super Conflict on the SNES, and has a more badass theme!! Gotta get it now, thanks!
I can't believe noone EVER talks about or even mentions Herzog Zwei. I was around when Sega was relevant and it was by far my favorite Genesis game. Wow-
Awesome video, MJR. I loved Master of Monsters back in the day. It's not really recognized as how great a game it was for its time. Also was a big fan of Star Control.
All great games! I just wanna say that I’ve watched so many of these Sega favorites and hidden gems videos and I haven’t seen anyone mention Mutant League Football or Hockey. They are such great and funny games. I guess it’s just me haha
I remember it being hyped as having 128 on-screen colors via some software tick and some crazy scrolling. The wireframes cut scenes were awesome too. Tried it a few times and didn't get too far. Need to get it and try it again though.
So glad you mentioned Master of Monsters. I stumbled across that game when I was in High School and I played the shit out of it. That, Tyrants (Mega Lo Mania), and Dune Battle for Arrakis were my life. Give a nod to Power Monger as well although I could never quite grasp the gameplay.
i owned general chaos don't recall being overly excited by it. loved the gargoyles show as a kid might check out the game cause aladdin the game was good. ranger x is another i recall and is pretty cool.great list guys
Blade of vengeance Caliber 50 Crack down Gargoyles General chaos Master of monsters Midnight resistance Ooze Ranger x Star control Target heart Thunder fox
Master of Weapon I think is a hidden gem on Genesis. A shmup that originally came out in the arcade in 1989 and got ported to the Genesis in 1991 I believe? It's pretty similar to Xevious. What I really liked about the game was the sound.
That gargoyles game is awesome! Loved watching the show as a kid.
check out Herzog Zwei. It's the best RTS game of the 16-bit era
Poverty Gamer , I'll go as far and say the best RTS of all time. Every rts since then has borrowed shamelessly from it. Sure, Blizzard has great rts computer titles. But Herzog Zwei rules over all, even today.
It was remade for modern consoles under the name airmech arena . Herzog is one of my all time faves.
Gotta say Greendog, it’s never mentioned on any hidden gem videos and it’s a cool game. Cool beach music for its sound track, a frisbee as your weapon and decent graphics.
The Immortal John is awesome! Always dropping some serious SEGA knowledge on titles I've never heard about. Looking forward to many more, thanks MJR.
It's good to FINALLY hear someone bring up Ranger X.
MetalJesus easily has one of the best gaming channels on TH-cam. Your videos are timeless. I can go back to watch videos from years ago (this one's more recent obviously) and still enjoy it and learn more about collecting.
Man I love the Genesis SNES and TurboGrafx 16 era! It's when games went from looking pretty good on the NES to looking awesome on the three mentioned above! What a great time! And because of u guys I started collecting for the Genesis, and hopefully the other two 16 bit consoles as well!!!!! Great job guys!!!!
I love the fact that you change your opening theme to your videos. You keep us guessing what we will see. Awesome job man!
John Hancock and I will make a SEGA GENESIS BUYING GUIDE soon... what Top 10 MUST OWN games would you recommend? Not necessarily hidden gems...but if you had to only own 10, what would they be?
Thunder Force IV for sure. That game has it all.
Mega Man: The Wily Wars, Earthworm Jim, Sonic 2, Truxton, Ghouls n Ghosts, TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist, Castlevania: Bloodlines, Ghostbusters, Space Harrier 2, NBA Jam T.E.
1. Gunstar Heroes, 2. Thunder Force IV (aka Lightening Force), 3. Streets of Rage 2, 4. Contra Hard Corps, 5. M.U.S.H.A, 6. Sonic the Hedgehog 2, 7. Strider, 8. Shining Force II, 9. Mickey's Castle of Illusion, 10. Castlevania Bloodlines. Honorable mentions: TMNT Hyperstone Heist, Rocket Knight Adventures, Revenge of Shinobi, Road Rash, Truxton.
I would recommend the Shining Force series. They are great strategy RPG's.
Gunstar Heroes, Castlevania, Sonic, Sonic 2, Shining Force 2, Streets of Rage 2, Wonderboy V, Mortal Kombat 2, world of illusion starring Mickey and Donald, Golden Axe, Moonwalker, Strider (10 is not enough :) )
Ranger x has really weird controls which may turn some people away, but once you get used to how it plays, it's easily one of the best games on the Genesis
I know this was an older video but it made me happy to see Target Earth get some love. One of my first Genesis games, and I played the hell out of it.
Good video as usual!! Gain ground has been my bigger Genesis surprise. Give it a chance.
Soldiers of Fortune. Originally known as The Chaos Engine in the UK and Europe, it was first published on the Amiga, before being ported to the Genesis, Super Nintendo, MS-DOS, Atari ST and Risc OS. Genesis version seems to be the closest to the Amiga in my view. And it's awesome. Two players, or single player and CPU assist. Steampunk shoot-em-up. What's not to love?
Excellent video, MJR! I'm very pleasantly surprised you included Ranger X in this video. Awesome game and unfortunately too often overlooked. Some other hidden gems you might check out in the future:
- Beyond Oasis (arabian themed action/rpg)
- Crusader of Centy (action/rpg Zelda clone)
- Skeleton Crew (isometric run n' gun)
- Misadventures of Flink (platformer)
- Wings of Wor (ancient Greece themed side scrolling shmup)
- Phelios (Ancient Greece themed overhead shmup)
- Gaiares (side scrolling shmup)
- Hellfire (side scrolling shmup)
And here's a few (unfortunately expensive)Japanese exclusives:
- Alien Soldier (run n' gun/boss rush)
- Eliminate Down (side scrolling shmup)
- Gleylancer (side scrolling shmup)
- Panorama Cotton (3D shooter somewhere between Space Harrier & Star Fox)
Star Control and Herzog Zwei are two overlooked greats!
emmapeel38 I kept my Sega CD all because of 2P Star Control. :)
I absolutely LOVED Ranger X when I was kid. I was so excited when it popped up on your show.
thank you metal jesus! watching your videos keep me going in bad days!
RANGER X!!!!
So glad you guys covered this gem. It truly was an amazing Genesis game. I was trying to remember what the heck the name of it was. Glad you guys shed some spotlight on this much-deserved title. Thank you.
Ranger X has to be played on a SNES or modern controller. Mapping back and forward to the L and R buttons is the only way to go.
Man, when I saw the list in the description, I was looking for to see what Mr. Hancock would say about Ranger-X. That is a game that I discovered because of Classic Game Room and became one of my favorites for the Genesis. Very nice choice!
Edit: the entire list is great (I really love these Genesis episodes), I just have a soft spot for Ranger-X now.
Metaljesusrocks rocks. Everytime I watch one of his uploads it reminds me of the saying 'there are no strangers only friends we haven't met yet'. One love, Jah bless and keep on keeping on!
I'm so glad The Ooze finally made it into one of these videos. That's probably my favorite Genesis hidden gem!
I remember EGM and some other mags back in the day making a BIIIIG DEAL about Star Control being the first 12-meg cartridge on Genesis.
Star Control
damn right!
Best game ever! I have SC2 in the box lol 6 floppys!
Star Control 2 THE reason to get a 3do. Me and my brother played that game to death growing up.
Your photo is exquisite, sir!
Thousand times yes
When he was talking about crack down and the levels being timed it reminded me of Alien Breed and Eagles Nest. Two of my favourite old classics.
Gargoyles looked super awesome! Thanks for the tip!
Thank you John Hancock and Metal Jesus, for the longest time i could not remember the name of the game Target Earth, that was such a great game and a hidden gem of Sega.
I first played The Ooze on the Sega Channel back around ‘94. It’s unique and fun.
John sure loves his shoot ‘em ups
Ranger X is definitely one of my favorite Genesis games. Glad you guys mentioned it.
So glad Crack Down made the list, I loved that game as a kid and no one I mention it to has ever heard of it!
I've said it before but I have to mention it again! John Hancock is a very polite and truthful. I'm always smiling while watch him on this channel. I thumbed up the video before watching it because I know that it will be awesome. Not that others aren't good! They are all great but I think john is the best cohost on this channel. Metal Jesus is great as always.
Good video lads, the term to use is 'run and gun' for many of those games rather than the longer 'action, sidescolling shooting etc'
I really enjoy these videos! I am a huge Genesis fan and it allows me to get to see games I have maybe never heard of! Great work and keep em' coming!
Oh no, Metaljesus released a new hidden gems Video. Quick, we have like 10 minutes until the scalpers arrive to buy these games.
+Sheepy007 Patreon subscribers get these videos early if that's a concern for you
Sweet, with your advance advice it should work out well for me. Basically like insider trading.
Tom Wilson I'll be going to white-collar/people prison. I don't think there would be an issue with Mexican cartels... or scoring drugs inside the prison. Anyway, I'd rather somebody stayed on top of MetalJesus' video game stock tips, I'm going to need start up cash once I get out.
If you need two guys on youtube to tell you how to value Genesis games that have been out for almost thirty years, perhaps low-fee index funds are more to your investment speed than individual stock picks.....
If you don't already own these games...doesn't that make you a scalper like the rest of us?!? :-P
I get a serious John C Riley vibe from John Hancock, and it makes me happy.
Was thinking to myself it would be nice to see Ranger X in a list like this, Awesome video!!!
one of my favorites is Global Gladiator
EVERYTHING Electronic Arts touched in this era was gold -- NBA Live, Madden set the bar for sports games -- but the other stuff was mind-blowing. I wasted so much time on Buck Rogers, General Chaos, Road Rash III, and Haunting starring Polterguy-- so much glorious time!
There was also one game I had -- an EA Title -- it was a Sega CD game. A strategy title that played like Command and Conquer, but set in medieval times, IIRC. All I remember was that you had to keep killing sheep to feed your warriors, and the game was extremely prone to crashing. Even the crashing could not stop me from playing.
Besides the Electronic Arts titles, Cool Spot, Flashback and Caesar's Palace were three other games that repelled girls out of my dorm room back in the day.
But, yeah, EA ruled.
Target Earth. I love the music in that game, grew up playing this game, really good once you get in to it.
Dear MJR 😎, I think that a bright hidden gem you haven't showed yet is Arcus Odissey (Megadrive), by Wolfteam (Renovation for the US Genesis version)!
Maybe you should talk about this Game in The next H.G. video!😄👍
Another awesome video! Thanks! I'm in Tacoma and I'll see you guys at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo this year
Great lists, thanks to both MJR and the Immortal JH! Loading up my Mega Everdrive now that the Analogue Mega Sg is here. Genesis gaming renaissance!! :D Great to discover some of these games I never thought much about back in the 90's!
I grew up playing The Ooze as a kid. Game was such a strange concept but I loved it
I highly recommend a PAL only release called Cannon Fodder which supports the Mega Drive/Genesis mouse but controls well enough with the control pad. Its a real gem with very addicting game play.
So awesome target earth is on hidden gems. The game soundtrack is pretty epic!! Not really a hidden gym but i a huge fan of road rash which has awesome levels, great music and allows you to purchase new bikes as you progress through the game such a great racing game
Donald in Maui Mallard: Cold Shadow
More people have to know about this amazing platformer, almost like Earthworm Jim.
Great video as always guys!!! How about a sports title or 2 in the next video? I know not everyone is into sports games on any system, but the Genesis has some great ones. Super baseball 2020, mutant league hockey...
Nice, tons of shooters. love them
THE BEST of the BEST Sega Genesis title. A half dozen of us played this game back in 1993 and have never been so addicted to a space chess meets space war type game. To this day I've never played a game as much.
I'm still waiting for you guys to include Story of Thor / Beyond Oasis ;)
Some hidden gems which I love for Sega are Kid Chameleon and DeCap Attack. I'm not sure if they are popular, but if not they are for sure hidden gems in my opinion. Always love the videos Metal Jesus, and The Immortal John Hancock!!!
The ooze! I used to play that game all the time back in the day on my Sega Radica Plug N Play ;)
Tried Midnight Resistance last night and I gotta say, I absolutely loved it!
Just bought Gargoyles.Thanks for the suggestions Metal Jesus and Mr. John Hancock!
Caliber. 50 was a game I owned as a kid, and have never seen it since. Controls had a bit of a learning curve, but think back on it with a lot of nostalgia.
I love these videos, gives me ideas on what to add to my collection. I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Ghostbusters for the genesis. Easily one of the best Ghostbusters video games and very rare at that
Star controll 1 2 and 3 all epic on pc back in the day
im not a big time game nerd or anything and i really enjoy your videos, man. love the hidden gem videos especially keep up the good work.
Personally I miss Herzog Zwei on the list. Ive played it soooo much with friends, but before I mention it, nobody seems to know the game.
That game is pure gold. 10/10 for me.
Yes....surely this needs to be added. Perhaps it wasn't released in the US?
One of the first Genesis games released, it's the only one that I still play today. I look at the others, but i never play them.
That's the biggest hidden gem ever.
A great game. Just like they have Master of Monsters, two games that were my favourites.
Ranger X is incredible, had it back in the day. Up there with Subterrania as one of my favourite Megadrive games.
Ranger X is fantastic! I don't have much patience for complex games but I had Ranger X down fairly shortly, it's worth a little extra time.
Star Control is one of the best Genesis games.
@MichelleObama isAman I'll take it over every Sonic ever.
Thanks, General chaos! I've been trying to remember that game for days.
+MetalJesusRocks diggin the new font graphics.... way to keep things fresh MJ!!!
Haunting starring poulterguy was one of my favorites as a kid. such a cool concept.
More ps2 hidden gems please!!!! There's such a huge library of Games so there's got to be loads more games to show
Thanks for making yet another great video! Keep on doing Genesis/MD Hidden Gems guys :D
you're awesome
Pirates of the Dark Water is such an awesome hidden gem. It's very pricey nowadays however.
Great game, lots of the ships on Star Control were kinda based on other things, star trek etc my fave was the 'galactica' Urquan ship ... "launch fighters"...
Target Earth is an excellent game and thoroughly enjoyed it and now I'm also enjoying Assault Suit Leynos on my PS4 which is from the HD remake.
Target Earth was one of my favorite games on the Genesis, And I loved the Star control games, but I played those on the PC.
General Chaos was a really fun game. My brother and I used to play it quite frequently.
MetalJesus you really need to do more PC stuff, you have so much knowledge about it that would benefit the videos!
YOOO Master of Monsters absolutely looks like it more than inspired Super Conflict on the SNES, and has a more badass theme!! Gotta get it now, thanks!
Ranger X is one of my favorites! Some more hidden gems? High Seas Havok, Herzog Zwei, Atomic Robo Kid, and Decap Attack.
Kid chameleon! One of my favorites, I buy it on every platform I can, Haha.
I freakin' love General Chaos, and this is the first time I've seen it brought up on TH-cam. So much awesome.
I can't believe noone EVER talks about or even mentions Herzog Zwei. I was around when Sega was relevant and it was by far my favorite Genesis game. Wow-
Target Earth. Great, great game. Brings back good memories
Awesome video, MJR. I loved Master of Monsters back in the day. It's not really recognized as how great a game it was for its time. Also was a big fan of Star Control.
Oh wow, I loved Gargoyles when it was on.
Could please make another hidden gem video on PS2/Xbox original games?
All great games! I just wanna say that I’ve watched so many of these Sega favorites and hidden gems videos and I haven’t seen anyone mention Mutant League Football or Hockey. They are such great and funny games. I guess it’s just me haha
Jason you should do some beer recommendations in your game videos like Kelsey. Nothing can beat the games and beer combination, it's just awesome :)
0:06 - I love the John Hancock "hand slap". I want to make a montage of all his hand slaps on Metal Jesus' channel.
I dont know if you covered this game or not but I liked a game called "Bonanza Brothers" on the Genesis.
Awesome list. Man I really dont know the genesis library, only knew the ooze. Love all the couch co op games
I remember Ranger-X, it's an underrated game for sure.
Terrell Sparvier There are plenty of obscure games in every console collection. Not everything is well known.
I remember it being hyped as having 128 on-screen colors via some software tick and some crazy scrolling. The wireframes cut scenes were awesome too. Tried it a few times and didn't get too far. Need to get it and try it again though.
So glad you mentioned Master of Monsters. I stumbled across that game when I was in High School and I played the shit out of it. That, Tyrants (Mega Lo Mania), and Dune Battle for Arrakis were my life. Give a nod to Power Monger as well although I could never quite grasp the gameplay.
Ranger X finally made a list! Solid list John thanks!
Ranger X was and always will be one of my all time favorites.
Metal Head, I love your videos and all the cameos! Please keep posting the 'gem' videos, they freaking rock!
Thanks God I have Star Control... I bought it for $5 back in 2004. Now, it costs $60 on eBay
You saved 55 bucks in 12 years.
i owned general chaos don't recall being overly excited by it. loved the gargoyles show as a kid might check out the game cause aladdin the game was good. ranger x is another i recall and is pretty cool.great list guys
Oh man I remember having SO MUCH FUN with General Chaos
Dont know if its very hidden, but it is a gem. Truxton or Tatsujin(as it is known in Japan) was my favorite game growing up.
Blade of vengeance
Caliber 50
Crack down
Gargoyles
General chaos
Master of monsters
Midnight resistance
Ooze
Ranger x
Star control
Target heart
Thunder fox
Ranger X was my absolute favorite to play on sick days in elementary school.
NBA Jam was one of favorite games as a kid.. and still is!
Master of Weapon I think is a hidden gem on Genesis. A shmup that originally came out in the arcade in 1989 and got ported to the Genesis in 1991 I believe? It's pretty similar to Xevious. What I really liked about the game was the sound.