i dont mean to be off topic but does someone know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account? I was dumb lost the login password. I would appreciate any help you can give me
Reggie is the best. I wish you and him did every video. I appreciate people who know what they are talking about with video game history and information.
"Notes" pages in manuals are usually there because the printing process required a certain number of pages for the cutting/stapling to work, but sometimes there just isn't content for that many pages.
its been cool watching ur channel grow so much over the years, you seem like a really good guy and everytime I hear your name brought up with other you tubers i hear nothing but good things. you've got a lot of respect in the community, another great video. love reggie too
Yeah, I love those PAL cases :3 Don't be jealous about 5-10 exclusive games us Europeans got, you guys got lots of fantastic JRPGs that we never got! Still looking for so many of them and shipping plus taxes (on eBay at least) is so expensive T-T
Maybe kind of late but have you seen PAL-Region Dreamcast games? Most of the NTSC cases I see look like regular jewel cases and we got those thick (0.8+ in) special Dreamcast-branded cases that are meant to hold multiple discs even if the release only had one. And they fit a pretty thick manual, usually around 130 -150 pages.
Man, everytime I see Reggie I am always super happy. While you have a lot of cool guests, he definitely is the coolest of them all. Hope to see more of him in the future, maybe an own mini series?;)
The reason we had larger cases is because European versions of games very often had language options included in the build that's burnt on the disc (usually EFIGS - English, French, Italian, German & Spanish). Therefore the manuals also have to include all the language variants so they're much thicker - too thick to also act as the front artwork as well. This is true for cartridge games as well but they usually came in cardboard boxes anyway so it doesn't really matter how thick the manual is.
Dont get to excited with the PAL cases, they do break pretty easily. And u cant replace them as easily as u can with a blank cd case. But i still like them better ;-)
1:31 Hey Reggie I'm glad you picked up the AVGeo games they are awesome specially the 2nd I played it so much, the stories of the girls are interesting (cheesy in a way but cool old school JP stuff!) and got me attached to them even if I didn't understand everything and had to use a FAQ translation to learn about the characters. Very underrated 2D fighting games. 3:17 Panzer Bandit, awesome game, good choice, is definitely an underrated gem.
Have to confess, I do love the PAL cases for PS1 games. Brought a few of mine with me when I moved to the States from England. Amazingly they are still intact. :-)
I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! You've helped me so much when it comes to deciding which systems and games to get. And I love how entertaining and genuine you guys are when it comes to presenting the material. My hats off to both of you and a very big thanks. Like I said whenever I'm considering a new system or new game it's like second nature to come here first and see what MetalJesus and Reggie have to say first. Its almost a religion!
Reggie is such a cool dude. He's also come a long way from when he first started on your channel. He seems really comfortable in front of the camera now.
Man Crisisbeat, i’ve been trying to find the name of this game for many MANY years. I played it a lot with my friends back when i was 9 or maybe 10 years old, god this brings back so many good memories. That’s why i love this channel and this whole hidden gems series, thanks a lot guys!
Love your videos, keep it up, guys! FYI about the notes pages in manuals: when printing, you have to have an even number of a set number of pages. If there isn't enough content to fill an even number of pages, publishers added "notes" pages at the end simply to fill out the blank pages at the end and even out the numbers. I don't think anyone really expected you to put down the controller and scribble notes in your manual!
Reggie is cool, I learn tons of stuff when you too are on. I owned an Atari when I was like ten. My best buds had an Amiga. And I played Team 17 games at their houses. Along with Psygnosis they were the masters of the machine and the computer gaming world at the time. Project X was quite a big deal when it came out, cause the graphisms came out of nowhere. Console cutlure seem to overshadow it but it was definitely something on the technical side. Didn't know there was a sequel. On the Playstation! Game hunting time.
Back in NES days when you rented a game the notes pages on instruction book were usually filled with other peoples passwords, tips and tricks. That was awesome!
The notes in the back of the manual were there, so we could be able to write down passwords, and cheat codes. Basically keeps everything in one place, instead of using loose papers.
I really appreciated this video. I feel like I already posted this, but feel I have to post again, I just got a hold of a green debug PS One because I collect green systems....because I like green...because I'm a damn child. ANYWAY. I've had quite an annoying time tracking down decent lists of import PS1, 2, and Saturn stuff. Even if these videos drive up the value of some titles, you guys always help me track down some stuff I never would have otherwise heard of. It's always a blast playing a game that's brand new to me on old systems.
12:06 the thickest manual I have in my PAL collection is the Rayman one ! it's a book !! the cause is they have it to translate to 5 languages: English, French, German, Italian & Spanish !
Crisisbeat and VG advanced 1 & 2, I've been playing those games since my chilhood and I was really excited when you guys showed them :) . Also, I got Chaos Break the past year but I haven't found time to play it. Anyways great video and very very cool games you came up with Reggie.
+dimitriid The Unofficial patch is the only way to play that game. It is so good, one of my favorites, but broken without the patch. So much replay value.
Great video guys, and a cracking selection there Reggie! Nekketsu Oyako (Hot-Blooded Family) is one I'm after on the Saturn , but it's pricey. Never heard of that Panzer Bandit, looks awesome. The reason that PAL PS1 cases are so large is that they had to fit really thick manuals in, as they have to be multilingual in Europe. Some of them are crazy thick!
As a RPG addict, I'll recommend a few obscure Japanese RPGs. - Spectral Blade (Fans of the monster catching subgenre can try out Densetsu Kemono no Ana, the two games share an identical battle system.) - Kuroi Hitomi no Noir - Maru Oukoku no Ningyou Hime 2 - Kaeru No Ehon - Oasis Road - Linda Cube Again
5:03 Aaaand there are the rocks falling to the sky. Again. Can someone tell me what this symbolizes? I mean, there are so much games and animes where this happens, it's gotta mean something, right?
When I went to Paris, it was a MUST to buy a few games over there. If anybody goes to Paris, the street with the gaming stores is Voltaire Boulevard and just south of Place de la République. All the games stores are there.
Dude, thanks so much for mentioning Pu-Li-Ru-La! I could of sworn that I have heard of it before, and then I remembered that PBG made a top ten that had it in it years ago. Im gonna go and try to find it now!
RMGB TV I have the Japanese version on PS1 and it's one of the rare games that are buggy when played on a PS2. I didn't tried on a PS3 since I do not have a Japanese PS3. Is it the same with the PAL version?
Terracon is a PAL only game I haven't seen anyone mention. It's a 3rd person shooter where you play as the last survivor of an alien race. It had amazing graphics for a PS1 game.
Great list! Got a few more games to add to my collection now. Also, you should try the original "Tombi" PS1 game its a really nice game with a nostalgic element even if you haven't played it before; and it has colourful vibrant levels. It's one of my favourites. It's quite scarce to get hold of but well worth it if you can find it for the right price! It's a PAL game.
so nostalgic video! I remember when I was a kid here in brazil playing SNES and PS1 games, most of them in JP version, i don't know how I could beat some of those games at the time LOL. I got this CrisisBeat one of my few ps1 games. Really good game for those who love Beat'em Up! good job +MetalJesusRocks
this is so interesting. I've always been jealous of what you guys get over there but when you turn the tables I see all these games at carboots on a regular basis, mad to think that !
PuLiRuLa is one of the best games of all time. The animation style and just the things you see...definitely the stand out beat em up game. MetalJesus should play this one through himself if he hasn't
The reason why ps 1 pal cd cases are thicker is that a manual usually comes in 3 to 5 languages so that wouldnt be possible to cram it into normal music cd case.
There were a ton of shmups released here in Europe late in the PS2's lifespan as budget titles. Steel Dragon EX, Homura, Gunbird, Psyvariar, Castle of Shikigami 2. You can find most of them pretty cheap still.
+MetalJesusRocks I've gotta say man your so good at what you do! I love watching ur videos cause I started my old school game collection a few years back and now I'm collecting some unique and different stuff and these hidden gem vids are great! I even got a Japanese ps2 and its like this vid catered to me!😂 Love ya man keep up the good work!!
Another good European/PAL only game for PS1 is Discworld Noir. A point & click adventure game where you play as Detective Lewton that lives in Ankh-Morphokh and solves a chain of murders. It has the trademark humour of Discworld series too. One of my favourite parts is a character lampooning Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider series. :D
I just love the music on the last blade and that CD has a bunch of extras of music, vocals and little videos with combos. you should say that just cause is weird get those extra bonus omake in CD games
The "other" book in Pulirula is a players guide, it even has cheats for free play, small or big sprites, and some other cheats. I have it on Saturn and got it when it was around $40, both PS1 and Saturn versions are high due to limited press run (the Arcade Gears titles are all like this, all 4 of them). I also have all 4 of the PS2 Taito Memories collections that has Pulirula among the 100 total arcade titles.
You guys should check out Rapid Reload. It's a 2D sidescrolling shooter and one of the launch titles for the PS1 in Europe. Apparently the studio behind this game made Wild Arms!
Love the video MJ and Reggie, you guys are the best on here. Love the channel. I have to get some Japanese games for my PS1, of course it's the launch version PS1, SCPH-1002 please keep the PS1 videos coming guys
Episodes with Reggie are usually the ones I tune in for the most. Dude really picks out the kind of obscure titles I like to see.
Totally agree! I discovered so many cool games becacuse of him.
Reggie picks the best games because he smokes weed.
lol yeah, this guy is cool as fuck. Great picks.
i dont mean to be off topic but does someone know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account?
I was dumb lost the login password. I would appreciate any help you can give me
@Anson Zakai Instablaster :)
Reggie is the best. I wish you and him did every video. I appreciate people who know what they are talking about with video game history and information.
Thanks! When you love these games, their really easy to talk about
Thanks for the shout out Reggie !!! I'm glad I can help out fella
"Notes" pages in manuals are usually there because the printing process required a certain number of pages for the cutting/stapling to work, but sometimes there just isn't content for that many pages.
I haven't heard of a couple of those. Awesome list. Panzer Bandit rules!
Riggs!!!
Panzer Bandit was my jam, baby. I'm dedicated my channel to post all characters playthrough except for Shiden and Big Farado (These 2 SUCKS BALLS)
its been cool watching ur channel grow so much over the years, you seem like a really good guy and everytime I hear your name brought up with other you tubers i hear nothing but good things. you've got a lot of respect in the community, another great video. love reggie too
Love when Reggie is on.
Yeah, I love those PAL cases :3
Don't be jealous about 5-10 exclusive games us Europeans got, you guys got lots of fantastic JRPGs that we never got! Still looking for so many of them and shipping plus taxes (on eBay at least) is so expensive T-T
An Atlus game that only came out in Europe
WHAT IS THIS SORCERY?
HELLNIGHT!! I've owned this game for years, but never heard of anyone else who's played it!
I have it!! :-)
I played it last tuesday
***** got mine last year intersting game
***** It's a great Survival Horror game, feels a lot like the indie "hide and seek" horror games that are really popular these days.
Yeah, I mean this game was like Amnesia or Alien Isolation, but 15 years ahead of it's time!
Maybe kind of late but have you seen PAL-Region Dreamcast games? Most of the NTSC cases I see look like regular jewel cases and we got those thick (0.8+ in) special Dreamcast-branded cases that are meant to hold multiple discs even if the release only had one. And they fit a pretty thick manual, usually around 130 -150 pages.
always a pleasure to see Reggie on the channel!
Those look like some badass games!
MetalJesus and Reggie, one of my favorite duo's of this channel!
Man, everytime I see Reggie I am always super happy. While you have a lot of cool guests, he definitely is the coolest of them all. Hope to see more of him in the future, maybe an own mini series?;)
The reason we had larger cases is because European versions of games very often had language options included in the build that's burnt on the disc (usually EFIGS - English, French, Italian, German & Spanish). Therefore the manuals also have to include all the language variants so they're much thicker - too thick to also act as the front artwork as well. This is true for cartridge games as well but they usually came in cardboard boxes anyway so it doesn't really matter how thick the manual is.
Metal Jesus, one of the few TH-camrs who really hit the nail on the had when it comes to vids I want to watch. keep up the ace work dude.
*head*
reggie always dropping gems never fails to impress
I try to bring games that you guys might like. Glad I'm succeeding
Radical Reggie yea I respect your taste in games sir haha good shit as always
But… But MJR brings the hair wig!
Dont get to excited with the PAL cases, they do break pretty easily. And u cant replace them as easily as u can with a blank cd case. But i still like them better ;-)
1:31 Hey Reggie I'm glad you picked up the AVGeo games they are awesome specially the 2nd I played it so much, the stories of the girls are interesting (cheesy in a way but cool old school JP stuff!) and got me attached to them even if I didn't understand everything and had to use a FAQ translation to learn about the characters. Very underrated 2D fighting games.
3:17 Panzer Bandit, awesome game, good choice, is definitely an underrated gem.
Learned a lot about these hidden retro game gems. Thank you MJR and Reggie. You've earned a subscriber.
Have to confess, I do love the PAL cases for PS1 games. Brought a few of mine with me when I moved to the States from England. Amazingly they are still intact. :-)
Thank you MJR & Reggie for introducing me to some new Beat'em ups, and 2D Fighters that I haven't played yet/heard of.
I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! You've helped me so much when it comes to deciding which systems and games to get. And I love how entertaining and genuine you guys are when it comes to presenting the material. My hats off to both of you and a very big thanks. Like I said whenever I'm considering a new system or new game it's like second nature to come here first and see what MetalJesus and Reggie have to say first. Its almost a religion!
It's a credit to Reggie that you can see as the years go on how his confidence has grown in presentation
Reggie is such a cool dude. He's also come a long way from when he first started on your channel. He seems really comfortable in front of the camera now.
Man Crisisbeat, i’ve been trying to find the name of this game for many MANY years. I played it a lot with my friends back when i was 9 or maybe 10 years old, god this brings back so many good memories.
That’s why i love this channel and this whole hidden gems series, thanks a lot guys!
Love your videos, keep it up, guys! FYI about the notes pages in manuals: when printing, you have to have an even number of a set number of pages. If there isn't enough content to fill an even number of pages, publishers added "notes" pages at the end simply to fill out the blank pages at the end and even out the numbers. I don't think anyone really expected you to put down the controller and scribble notes in your manual!
Crisis Beat, yes!!! I love that game! My brother and I used to beat it together all the time when we were kids.
Big Reg be droppin' gems.
Reggie is cool, I learn tons of stuff when you too are on. I owned an Atari when I was like ten. My best buds had an Amiga. And I played Team 17 games at their houses. Along with Psygnosis they were the masters of the machine and the computer gaming world at the time. Project X was quite a big deal when it came out, cause the graphisms came out of nowhere. Console cutlure seem to overshadow it but it was definitely something on the technical side. Didn't know there was a sequel. On the Playstation! Game hunting time.
Reggie is an awesome guest! He has really loosened up and now it feels very natural. Cool video guys!
4:02 that's Nekketsu Oyako, it's also on Saturn, great 2D Beat-'Em-Up.
I have to say I love reggie videos, the man is so passionate about his games.
I've been enjoying all of your import videos. I hope there's still more to come!
you guys really missed out on the thicker PS1 cases we got over here in UK, europe and Japan, those boxes are super iconic to me :)
+SidiousRed The thicker cases are designed to stop bullets and knives in case players attempt real life beatemups in subways or amusement parks.
Back in NES days when you rented a game the notes pages on instruction book were usually filled with other peoples passwords, tips and tricks. That was awesome!
No LSD emulator ???! :( MetalJesusRocks
Why emulate when you could buy tabs of LSD for really cheap?
This is the first video I watched from this channel, and it made me subscribe. I love playing obscure videogame gems
i love it when Reggie joins the show!!
The notes in the back of the manual were there, so we could be able to write down passwords, and cheat codes. Basically keeps everything in one place, instead of using loose papers.
I really appreciated this video. I feel like I already posted this, but feel I have to post again, I just got a hold of a green debug PS One because I collect green systems....because I like green...because I'm a damn child.
ANYWAY. I've had quite an annoying time tracking down decent lists of import PS1, 2, and Saturn stuff. Even if these videos drive up the value of some titles, you guys always help me track down some stuff I never would have otherwise heard of. It's always a blast playing a game that's brand new to me on old systems.
12:06 the thickest manual I have in my PAL collection is the Rayman one ! it's a book !!
the cause is they have it to translate to 5 languages: English, French, German, Italian & Spanish !
Crisisbeat and VG advanced 1 & 2, I've been playing those games since my chilhood and I was really excited when you guys showed them :) . Also, I got Chaos Break the past year but I haven't found time to play it. Anyways great video and very very cool games you came up with Reggie.
Glad you liked them
Thank you! As an import collector myself, these videos alyways give me some new leads on great imports that somehow slipped past me.👍
That Chaos Break game looks awesome! I'm assuming it's only playable on a PAL system, though? :/
Well you can buy the Japanese version , but the text is in all Japanese. You can also use a modded system
Thanks, Reggie!
Vampire Bloodlines! I just started another playthrough talk about a hidden gem, with the unofficial patch it runs great damn good game too
+dimitriid The Unofficial patch is the only way to play that game. It is so good, one of my favorites, but broken without the patch. So much replay value.
+dimitriid I still need to beat my Toreador playthrough.
Great video guys, and a cracking selection there Reggie! Nekketsu Oyako (Hot-Blooded Family) is one I'm after on the Saturn , but it's pricey. Never heard of that Panzer Bandit, looks awesome.
The reason that PAL PS1 cases are so large is that they had to fit really thick manuals in, as they have to be multilingual in Europe. Some of them are crazy thick!
As a RPG addict, I'll recommend a few obscure Japanese RPGs.
- Spectral Blade (Fans of the monster catching subgenre can try out Densetsu Kemono no Ana, the two games share an identical battle system.)
- Kuroi Hitomi no Noir
- Maru Oukoku no Ningyou Hime 2
- Kaeru No Ehon
- Oasis Road
- Linda Cube Again
Always interesting when this dude Reggie is on the show. Never seen almost all these before - wow.
i love the reactions you guys have to pal games about how thick the cases are etc
I miss these episodes. Please do another one with Reggie!
I never would of imagined an octopus wearing boxing gloves. Mind blown.
5:03 Aaaand there are the rocks falling to the sky. Again. Can someone tell me what this symbolizes? I mean, there are so much games and animes where this happens, it's gotta mean something, right?
When I went to Paris, it was a MUST to buy a few games over there. If anybody goes to Paris, the street with the gaming stores is Voltaire Boulevard and just south of Place de la République. All the games stores are there.
I love Fridays, Metal always has something very awesome to watch!
reggie is great! always such interesting stuff
Another great review of PS one games, Reggie you know your stuff man!
Panzer Bandit on PS1 is legit, bought it digitally on the Japanese PSN. Always love it when you have Reggie over, cool guy and great tastes in vidya.
Dude, thanks so much for mentioning Pu-Li-Ru-La! I could of sworn that I have heard of it before, and then I remembered that PBG made a top ten that had it in it years ago. Im gonna go and try to find it now!
Glad your shedding some light on imported PS1 games. I played most of these a decade ago, great choice!
Actually picked up Hellnight a year back for abou $10, here in Norway. Haven't been able to try it out yet, though.
Have either of you tried the Fatal Frame series?
Crisis Beat and Chaos Break look awesome. Def. gonna have to check them out. Thanks BasedReggie.
reggie seems so much more natural in front of the camera now, awesome seeing his progress!
Thank you for these videos, they are really fun.
Do the PAL versions play ok at 60 Hz or do you have to play them on a Monitor that supports 50 Hz?
I always watch your vids man, especially when Reggie is around. You guys rock.
Yes! I love it when Reggie's on the show.
The game that X2 was the sequel to is Project X.
RMGB TV I have the Japanese version on PS1 and it's one of the rare games that are buggy when played on a PS2. I didn't tried on a PS3 since I do not have a Japanese PS3. Is it the same with the PAL version?
I have a japanese account, but I just wondered about the physical copy on a PS3 since I already owned it.
RMGB TV I've got the X2 soundtrack from Bjorn "dr. Awesome" Lynne. Awesome artist btw.
***** I just checked the JP PS Store and didn't find it? You saw it?
Games hard as hell and I've got a million shooters. Well that's perhaps a slight exaggeration but still quite a few
Great video - Reggie is indeed a great co-host!
Terracon is a PAL only game I haven't seen anyone mention.
It's a 3rd person shooter where you play as the last survivor of an alien race. It had amazing graphics for a PS1 game.
Great list! Got a few more games to add to my collection now. Also, you should try the original "Tombi" PS1 game its a really nice game with a nostalgic element even if you haven't played it before; and it has colourful vibrant levels. It's one of my favourites. It's quite scarce to get hold of but well worth it if you can find it for the right price! It's a PAL game.
Love Reggie and his channel
so nostalgic video! I remember when I was a kid here in brazil playing SNES and PS1 games, most of them in JP version, i don't know how I could beat some of those games at the time LOL. I got this CrisisBeat one of my few ps1 games. Really good game for those who love Beat'em Up! good job +MetalJesusRocks
this is so interesting. I've always been jealous of what you guys get over there but when you turn the tables I see all these games at carboots on a regular basis, mad to think that !
PuLiRuLa is one of the best games of all time. The animation style and just the things you see...definitely the stand out beat em up game. MetalJesus should play this one through himself if he hasn't
The reason why ps 1 pal cd cases are thicker is that a manual usually comes in 3 to 5 languages so that wouldnt be possible to cram it into normal music cd case.
There were a ton of shmups released here in Europe late in the PS2's lifespan as budget titles. Steel Dragon EX, Homura, Gunbird, Psyvariar, Castle of Shikigami 2. You can find most of them pretty cheap still.
Reggie = Best MJ Guest
James Bond Its a tie between Kinsey and Reggie.
always keeping me entertained, cheers metal jesus & crew!
+MetalJesusRocks I've gotta say man your so good at what you do! I love watching ur videos cause I started my old school game collection a few years back and now I'm collecting some unique and different stuff and these hidden gem vids are great! I even got a Japanese ps2 and its like this vid catered to me!😂 Love ya man keep up the good work!!
great to see reggie. thanks for the vid MJ
MetalJesusRocks yess!!!! i have been waiting for this!!!! yay for more Reggie eps!!
Another good European/PAL only game for PS1 is Discworld Noir. A point & click adventure game where you play as Detective Lewton that lives in Ankh-Morphokh and solves a chain of murders. It has the trademark humour of Discworld series too. One of my favourite parts is a character lampooning Lara Croft and the Tomb Raider series. :D
How do you play PAL and NTSC-J PS1 Games in the US?
I just love the music on the last blade and that CD has a bunch of extras of music, vocals and little videos with combos. you should say that just cause is weird get those extra bonus omake in CD games
The "other" book in Pulirula is a players guide, it even has cheats for free play, small or big sprites, and some other cheats. I have it on Saturn and got it when it was around $40, both PS1 and Saturn versions are high due to limited press run (the Arcade Gears titles are all like this, all 4 of them). I also have all 4 of the PS2 Taito Memories collections that has Pulirula among the 100 total arcade titles.
Everytime I watch Reggie, I play a game: whenever he says "basically", I drink; whenever he says "something", I drink twice. It's fun!
You guys should check out Rapid Reload. It's a 2D sidescrolling shooter and one of the launch titles for the PS1 in Europe. Apparently the studio behind this game made Wild Arms!
Yeah, I wanted to add that game to the vid, but I couldn't find a copy of the PAL version
Radical Reggie Japanese version is called Gunners Heaven and is much cheaper
Yeah, but the English version would be ideal
Love the video MJ and Reggie, you guys are the best on here. Love the channel. I have to get some Japanese games for my PS1, of course it's the launch version PS1, SCPH-1002 please keep the PS1 videos coming guys
metal jesus, great vids always. tobal 2 has got to be, in my opinion, the ultimate import ps1 game
I agree with Reggie last blade needs to be at the tournaments. it's my favorite fighter and have been playing it since neogeo arcade
You guys make collecting fun I'm gonna miss this when games go all digital
Very good selection, actually! Good video.
Another great video by you and Reggie! must check out these gems!
Seriously that's what she said 11:43. Great video! I'm pretty unfamiliar with many PAL exclusives.
love your channel, Metal Jesus. All the best.
A lot of awesome looking games that I wish would have been localized. Nice video
Thumbs up for Crisis Beat! You're missing out on Overblood 2.
I got overblood, 1 and 2. Saving them for another vid