I hate that I am at best 6 years late to the Game Sack party... I didn't really get into ScrewTube until a few years ago, in my late 30's... But I love that as a direct result of having been so late to the party here, there is a fairly huge backlog of fucking awesome videos for me to watch! Thanks, dudes!
I've gotta say that you guys impress me. I was randomly searching TH-cam for older game reviews and stumbled upon you guys. I have to say, I've watched nearly all of your videos and I want to say thank you. As a soldier, I get a lot of "Thank yous" but I want to say thank you to you guys for cheering me up every time I watch one of you videos. It's the small things in life that matter, and you guys seem to have right mix of awesomeness. Thank you GameSack, SSG Hicks, 48 IBCT
Thank you for mentioning Pilotwings 64. I played it back at launch and whenever I listen to the soundtrack on my phone, I immediately go back to 1996/1997 and remember the good times. Probably one of my favorite Nintendo 64 games.
Simon isn't in Castlevania the Adventure. You play as Christopher Belmont as that game takes place 100 years before the first Castlevania (and Castlevania 4 on SNES since that is a remake not a sequel)
Hey guys, New-ish subscriber. I'm really enjoying expanding my knowledge of gaming with all the obscure systems and games you guys present. It's nice to have a channel that doesn't talk about how great Zelda is all the time and I really like all the Sega info considering I've been a NES fanboy my entire life. Solid show, fellas!
One of my favorite follow-ups was Samurai Shodown II for the Neo-Geo. A larger roster, better visuals, better music...really fantastic in every conceivable way. It was totally worth the $230 I spent on it!
Sorry to be offtopic but does anybody know of a method to get back into an Instagram account?? I somehow forgot the password. I would appreciate any help you can give me.
@Gabriel Damian i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im in the hacking process atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
Super Mario Land 2 was by far my favorite Mario game. We didn't had it ourselves but a friend had it. Got to borrow it every now and then. Loved it. Great graphics and interesting levels!
I'd like to see cross-platform comparisons. Even if there's a big difference graphics. SMS vs NES- like Double Dragon, Batman (1989), Bubble Bobble, Commando (I think) vs Rambo, Zelda Vs Golvellious, and side-by-sides of Tengan bootlegs: Shinobi SMS Vs NES, Afterburner SMS Vs. NES, California Games... The rest I forgot.
I've yet to meet the hipster fight this with "You guys just don't get it! The simplicity and janky controls exist to give the first game depth that the following titles could only dream they had." Even hipsters know better...
I'm pretty sure Street Fighter 2 is the mother of Superior Follow-Ups. Other contenders include Dead or Alive 2, Warcraft 2, Assassin's Creed II and GTA III (though the last three aren't the kind of games Game Sack covers or even enjoys I guess)
lassi kinnunen its not that people didn't play mw1 much like people played sf1 but by comparison few people played it there where a fairly large number of of people iv talked to who diffident know of mw1 till after the 2nd game was out im not saying in any way mw1 was unsuccessful it was but no where near as much as its sequel
I find some of your videos are a bit abrasive but damn are you right! Although I could add in some of my own to the mix: - Mega Man Legends 2 - Tekken 3 - Pokemon Generation 2 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) - Marvel vs Capcom 2 - Super Smash Bros. Melee - Gran Turismo 2 (I think i'm Paranoid) - Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped - Grand Theft Auto III (reinvisioning from GTA 2) - Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (refinement from GTA3) - Zone of the Enders 2 (LOCK-ON!) - Streets of Rage II (Go Straight) - Sonic 2 (You could tell Joe wanted to at least mention it at the end!) - Halo 2 (MP refinement, no more zoom pistol hegemony) :p
@singularon1 I'm not saying it isn't better, I think if we judged it objectively it certainly is, but there's a certain appeal to rougher, mysteriously pure games like the first Nier that I just prefer. Its how Demons Souls can still be my favourite Souls game in spite of how far the series has progressed and undoubtedly improved. I kinda like that its not more accessible. Makes it feel more...special, I guess.
I knew i was gonna love this episode as soon as i saw the TG16 shirt....nailed it on just the first few examples and I would love to see another episode expanding on this
Best. Episode. Ever. No kidding. Not only did I really enjoy your picks for games & sequels here, but the humor in the Jurassic Park segment had me in stitches. There was some other well-placed humor, too, which mixed really well with the knowledge and opinions being shared. It made for a really, really entertaining watch. I'm one of those weird pinball fans, and am thrilled that you mentioned the Crush games. My brother and I used to alternate on Alien Crush on the TG-16 back in 1990 and I loved it. The screen alternation-- as opposed to scrolling to follow the action-- was (and is) a bit off-putting as losing track of the ball can really affect your ability to follow what's going on. Sadly, I never got to play Devil's Crush on the original hardware. My experience was via Dragon's Fury on the Genesis and it was (and is) a blast to play, despite a hit in the sound department. Thanks again for continuing to deliver these vids. Happy Thanksgiving!
LOL Joe's facial expressions during the Jurassic Park segment had me cracking up! Well done! DAVE, WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO DO A SNES GAME COLLECTION PIECE?!
Legendary Axe was awesome, one of the few import titles I owned ( from UK where PC Engine was never officially released). Somehow managed to finish it, vaguely recollect a castle section at the end which required me to map out! Great title!
WOW. This video was terrific! My first time stopping by for the channel, and I can assure you that you have a subscriber in me! Looking forward to going back and watching some of your guys' older videos. Keep up the great work!!!
Yeah, Game Sack is a damn solid show. It's a great alternative to the younger AVGN-style shows out there (JonTron, PBG) with significantly more focus on information. These guys are real nerds, and Jen is a cutie :P
I paused the video just to say: I LOVED the second Castlevania for the game boy;I played through it a million times when I was little and still have it in storage somewhere. That being said: If we're including gameboy games, I better see Pokemon 2nd gen named as revolutionary set of sequals to the 1st generation games...
Sonic 2, Streets of Rage 2, Streetfighter 2, Super Mario Bros. 2 (yup, I prefer that to the original game), Uncharted 2, Jungle Strike (sequel to Desert Strike), Destruction Derby 2, GTA 2 (and then 3 improved on that one, and then Vice City improved on that, then San Andreas improved on that), Silent Hill 2, Resident Evil 2, Virtua Fighter 2, Ghouls n Ghosts, Assassin's Creed 2, Doom 2, Driver 2, Road Rash 2, Mortal Kombat 2....and no doubt many others I can't think of right now. Oh, Left 4 Dead 2. Portal 2, Half Life 2, Fatal Frame 2, Luigi's Mansion 2, WWF Smackdown 2, WWF No Mercy, Turok 2, Speedball 2, Target Renegade, Turrican 2, Tomb Raider 2, Metal Slug 2, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Dead Space 2, Rainbow Islands.
jgfjgfify Yup. More interesting and more varied gameplay...also better graphics, but that's a given and doesn't matter hugely. The first game is an obvious classic, but SMB2 beats it in every category other than not being the original. I don't care that it wasn't a "real" Mario game, it was still developed by Nintendo, and still has some of that magic.
jgfjgfify I'm clouded by nostalgia, because I prefer the more recent game of the two? Huh? Also, your only rationale is it's not a "true" Mario game, which I've already said doesn't concern me, and in fact, the game it was based on was actually created by members of the original Mario team, and developed in-house at Nintendo. Sounds like you're incapable of accepting that not everyone likes the same stuff that you like. Gameplay has more variety will still retaining a lot of the original feel. There's more variety in characters available, who all have slightly different abilities and give the game more replay value, and even some strategy in utilising the best character for a particular level. More enemy variety, more secrets to find, vertical AND horizontal platforming and more skill required throughout. I've laid MY reasons out clearly, while you just spout vague dismissals and say nothing to actually back yourself up.
jgfjgfify Your argument of "SMB2 just strays so far from the formula, mechanics, gameplay" is what actually makes it not a "true" Mario game, at least in my opinion :s
That's why it's so special. Diddy and Dixie are almost like Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher fighting a bunch of pirates on Treasure Island or perhaps Neverland
+The Pickles I would say the same for Donkey Kong Country Returns and Tropical Freeze. Returns was a great game, but Tropical Freeze blows it out of the water in every way i actually think it rivals DKC2.
The thing I love about you guys is you cover lots of less known titles. I love hearing about Mario and Sonic titles of course but lots of other channels cover those types of titles. You guys do a great job of covering the other stuff. Nice work, keep it up.
Many wont agree but Donkey Kong Country 2 was better then the original for my taste. So the same for Mario Kart 64 and Sonic 2. So many good sequels, Doom 2, Secret of Mana 2 (seiken desentsu 3 miss spelled :P ), Space Quest 2, Street Fighter 2, System Shock 2, Half-Life 2, Unreal Tournement 2004, etc
Aleksandar Lazarov Never played the original Half-Life, but from footage I seen I think I might like it more than Half-Life 2 (which is a fantastic game, played it for the first time last year).
Aleksandar Lazarov I actualy like HL1 more then 2 as well, but i add it on the list since in many ways its a superior follow up (but the original for my taste is better since i dont even like HL2 honestly)
I don't know if you can call any game that's unbeatable great. The Legendary Axe was good, but you're right, it's unbeatable. You guys could do an episode on spiritual sequels. Games that take a lot from their predecessors without actually being sequels.
Henry Lam I'd still suggest starting from the beginning to get the story down. There are some crappy parts (like driving the Mako), but it's still a good game.
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Zelda 3: A Link To The Past Super Castlevania 4 Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Fantasy 2 (IV) and 3 (VI) Ultima 2 King's Quest 5 and 6 Gabrial Knight 2 Teh 11th Hour (if you have actually played it - few have) Ninja Gaidan 2 (NES, and later XBox) Mrs. Pacman Need for Speed 2 and Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursiut Grand Theft Auto 2, Grand Theft Auto 3 Postal 2 Quake 2 Unreal 2 Half-Life 2 Age of Empires 2 SimCity 2000 / SimCity 4 Tropico 2 / 3 / 4 Space Quest 4 The Super Mario games consistantly got better Fable 2 / Fable 3 We Love Katamari, Beautiful Katamari, Katamari Forever
It'a a PC game, but anyway, HoM&M 2 was much, much better than the original (and the third was even better!). Also Mortal Kombat 2 was a fantastic sequel to MK1. Oh, and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is better than the other three combined! :)
Because you can actually play these games lol!!! Superman 64 is just broken in every way possible...the game is so bad it should've never made it past development. It's almost like they never even tested the game out...
Improved sequels; Genso Suikoden II, which overall improved the graphics, the gameplay, and the music. Seiken Densetsu III, A game which was never officially released in the west, but is a sequel to Secret of Mana, and had three different final bosses, depending on who you picked as your main character, fantastic art direction, and wonderful music. Super Mario Bros. 3 seems an obvious choice due to the fact that they greatly expanded on the variety of gameplay graphics, and music. Street Fighter 2 is another sequel that left its predecessor in the dust, to the point that it was one of the most popular fighting games of its time, and can still be found in arcades that appeal to nostalgia, and the original Street Fighter is a game barely anyone has played. Streets of Rage 2 was also a sequel that improved a lot on the groundwork laid down by the first game. 3 improved a lot as well, but the difficulty was spiked when it was localized for US release, and made it very unpopular Star Ocean II was a fantastic followup to a SNES game that never got localized in its original form(but eventually game over to the US in the PSP, as Star Ocean: First Departure)
Same engine, but I prefer the aesthetic design of the second one over the first. The engine might be the same, but the difference in detail is fairly noticeable.
Nice topic. Let me add: - Thunder Force II (now that's a gap!). - Street Fighter II (same). - Otogi 2 (not as much but still a superior sequel to an already amazing game). & though I don't agree about Super Mario land 2 since I like them both equally & even find the 1st one to be a better platformer, it's clear that Devil Crash improved a lot over Alien Crush mainly thanx to the added scrolling which makes things so much more enjoyable! I especially love the improved Mega Drive version, Devil Crash MD (renamed Dragon's Fury in US), with its higher resolution (meaning non-stretched graphics), superbly redesigned bonus stages & many hidden music!
God I hate how the stupid fucking guide button (in the top left) keeps opening upon refresh obscuring a chunk of the video. Seriously Google did you even take laptop resolutions into account when you designed this heap of shit update.
I have gone online and I have seen I am not the only one with the issue. See for yourself: productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/youtube/-v_I8y7RU_U%5B51-75-false%5D
theshak Yep, who know what the hell triggers the guide thing since some days it's OK and some others it pops in every video and main page. It's like they're trolling us...
damn i love you dudes' show. i literally get bummed out after a new one knowing itll be two WHOLE WEEKS until the next one. im not even into retro gaming (i owned a sega ms as a child and have strong nostalgia for alex kidd in miracle world, wonder boy 1 and sonic 1, but thats it until the revised ps1 came out), but its your act. the combination of real gaming knowledge, mixture of sega/nintendo fanboys for different PoV's, and the acting that makes me facepalm that all come together to make an insanely enjoyable show. i hope you guys never change
Wow, that was hilarious: Dave doing double Pilotwings in spite of Joe's instruction, Joe's sarcastic Jurassic Park review, and the banter that followed were all very funny. You guys showed some real 'tude this time around. :P
Very entertaining episode guys. I laughed all through the Jurassic Park stuff, homicidal Dr Grant was hilarious -I missed those games on the Megadrive/Genesis, might have to keep my eyes open for them now!
Job well done on another entertaining and informative episode. The Jurassic Park segment was priceless especially with the "Pissed Off Grant" face. I can think of numerous games that improved over their predecessors: Twisted Metal 2, Timesplitters 2, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2, Fatal Fury 2, Final Fight 2, and Tekken 2 just to name a few.
Always great to see some Turbo love. For a superior sequel I would have to go with Quest for Glory 2. The first game really was a great adventure/RPG and 2 really expanded on it in every way. Way more and diverse characters to meet, a more sprawling area to explore, more actions unique to each character class, an improved combat system that allowed multiple enemy encounters and more strategy. The only down sides are that it isn't new-comer friendly due to how the city is laid out and the game does have a time limit before heading to the final section which can hinder you if you are not prepared, but once you know what you are doing that shouldn't be an issue.
The Sword of Justice version of the Devil Crash music makes me ten kinds of happy! Thank you, Game Sack for using it on every mention of the game. 3 x 9000
I knew there was another Super Mario game for the Game Boy!!! I rekindled my gaming habit a few years ago, got a Game Boy since my old one went out when my parents moved for the 91st time, and played Super Mario Land, but it felt very anaemic to how I remembered it when I borrowed it from a friend to play on my own Game Boy and thus spent a whole weekend (and my parents' AA battery supply) transfixed by it because it had to go back on Monday. Now I know what I was missing and have bought a copy of my own.
Oh man, it's been forever since I played JP: Rampage Edition! That game was so much fun! When I was young, I didn't realize how ridiculously out of context your actions in that game are, but it's hilariously badass in the best way possible.
This video is a superior follow-up to your Disappointg Follow-Ups video. :) I really enjoyed it! A couple of fantastic calls here from Dave, Pilotwings and God of War, though I most appreciate the first one because it was so 'out of the blue'. The second one is however a beautifully crafted sequel. The final sketch is really WTF (and at the end, Joe puts his cell phone in the... Side Pocket of his trousers. ^^)
Spyro and Spyro: Ripto's Rage are, in my opinion, great examples of what makes a good sequel. I feel like everyone has forgotten that little, wise cracking, purple Dragon.
Super Mario Land 2 will always have a very special place in my heart, it's just so different from the other games in the series. Not that I don't love the usual Mario settings but playing Land 2 with all it's unique levels is always a refreshing experience. My personal favorite Superior sequel has to be DuckTales 2 on NES, the original is one of my favorite games and the sequel improves upon it in almost every way.
Another great video. Your commentaries, along with the choice game footage you show, really makes me want to check out some of these games. The Devil's Crush segment is particularly enticing. And like many others who have commented here, I was thoroughly amused by the Jurassic Park bits. For me, Fire Emblem: Awakening is the epitome of the superior follow-up. It fixed absolutely everything that was wrong with its predecessors, and the Pair Up system opens up a whole new world of strategy. The lack of a resurrection mechanic was always the bane of the Fire Emblem series, making the games at once too easy and too frustrating (though they are nonetheless great fun). The changes made in Awakening result in a game which is a strong challenge that isn't too frustrating, even with the resurrection mechanic turned off.
Panzer Dragoon 2 on the Saturn was a huge step up for me from the first one. It was so much faster and I really liked the new composer. Virtua Figher 2, same thing. Faster gameplay, crisper graphics just made the game so much better. Tobal No. 2 on the PSX was also really cool. It had a 60 FPS mode that was a blast to play.
(21:28) "This guy doesn't sound like he wants to be fired from a cannon" " AHHHHHHHhhh!" I'm crying from laughter, Dave! I can't stop replaying that part.
Rayman Origins was a brilliant platformer that served to revive a great franchise. When Rayman Legends came out a couple years later though, it was genius. Tight controls, funny story, really cool cartoony graphics...it's a perfect sequel and a very enjoyable game.
Been watching every one of your videos liked and subscribed with all alerts on! Love the show not many good ones that talk about the systems the power of them then some pretty great game reviews/recommendations keep it up!!
Is it just me or do the SNES's graphics look soo much better and cleaner than the 64's? I know the polygonal abilities of the 64 are cool and allow it to do some unique things, but I sure do love the sleek clean look of the SNES games. And I'm a 64 fanboy (it's by far my favorite system) so I'm not biased lol
Every time you two come out with a new video I'm both excited and disappointed. Excited for the new content and disappointed that more people aren't seeing it. I've got you, forever.
Great that you featured Pilotwings and Pilotwings 64. Agree with whoever else has mentioned Starfox and Starfox 64. SF64 was a fantastic game, hope we get a long overdue sequel on the Wii U. Excitebike and Excitebike 64 would be my recommendation.
I'll throw this in, Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures, the sequel was just released recently (two weeks ago I think) and I just got it and beat it yesterday, I have to say it's a huge improvement over an already good game, it's so well made it almost makes the first game feel like an engine test!
Judging which is better, SC1 and SC2 would be impossibly hard for me, but obviously SC1 was far better than Soul Edge / Soul Blade. And what a miss that that pair wasn't presented in a video!
Man, watching old Game Sack episodes now feels nostalgic about nostalgia.
yeah
Yeah I love the new vids still, but I miss Dave
I hate that I am at best 6 years late to the Game Sack party... I didn't really get into ScrewTube until a few years ago, in my late 30's...
But I love that as a direct result of having been so late to the party here, there is a fairly huge backlog of fucking awesome videos for me to watch!
Thanks, dudes!
I've gotta say that you guys impress me. I was randomly searching TH-cam for older game reviews and stumbled upon you guys. I have to say, I've watched nearly all of your videos and I want to say thank you. As a soldier, I get a lot of "Thank yous" but I want to say thank you to you guys for cheering me up every time I watch one of you videos. It's the small things in life that matter, and you guys seem to have right mix of awesomeness.
Thank you GameSack,
SSG Hicks, 48 IBCT
Awesome, glad you enjoy!
Ahh man I loved the submarine levels in Mario Land! And the music!
What a great first game to get for the Gameboy.
Thank you for mentioning Pilotwings 64. I played it back at launch and whenever I listen to the soundtrack on my phone, I immediately go back to 1996/1997 and remember the good times. Probably one of my favorite Nintendo 64 games.
Simon isn't in Castlevania the Adventure. You play as Christopher Belmont as that game takes place 100 years before the first Castlevania (and Castlevania 4 on SNES since that is a remake not a sequel)
Joe's review of Jurassic Park had me in hysterics. Haven't laughed so hard in a long time.
Hey guys, New-ish subscriber. I'm really enjoying expanding my knowledge of gaming with all the obscure systems and games you guys present. It's nice to have a channel that doesn't talk about how great Zelda is all the time and I really like all the Sega info considering I've been a NES fanboy my entire life. Solid show, fellas!
One of my favorite follow-ups was Samurai Shodown II for the Neo-Geo. A larger roster, better visuals, better music...really fantastic in every conceivable way. It was totally worth the $230 I spent on it!
I'm late to the party but Wan Fu is my 2nd fav fighter of all time!
Sorry to be offtopic but does anybody know of a method to get back into an Instagram account??
I somehow forgot the password. I would appreciate any help you can give me.
@Ernesto Marcos Instablaster =)
@Gabriel Damian i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im in the hacking process atm.
Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Gabriel Damian It did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
Thanks so much you really help me out !
Super Mario Land 2 was by far my favorite Mario game. We didn't had it ourselves but a friend had it. Got to borrow it every now and then. Loved it. Great graphics and interesting levels!
Miyamoto with a Sega Saturn t-shirt o_0
Yeah, I thought the same thing!
Man, you guys get better with each episode. I've been watching for a while now, and I have to say you guys are great.
I'd like to see cross-platform comparisons. Even if there's a big difference graphics. SMS vs NES- like Double Dragon, Batman (1989), Bubble Bobble, Commando (I think) vs Rambo, Zelda Vs Golvellious, and side-by-sides of Tengan bootlegs: Shinobi SMS Vs NES, Afterburner SMS Vs. NES, California Games... The rest I forgot.
Your channel still deserves more subscriptions, each video is pure gold
Street Fighter 2 was a million miles better than the original :)
was expecting to see that
I've yet to meet the hipster fight this with "You guys just don't get it! The simplicity and janky controls exist to give the first game depth that the following titles could only dream they had."
Even hipsters know better...
In street fighter 1, I find it pretty hard to pull of special moves
@@McCoy-00 You need to be really precise on SF1. They loosened up the delay so you're able to get a special move off.
I’d argue that SF2 is the first entry in the series.
I'm pretty sure Street Fighter 2 is the mother of Superior Follow-Ups. Other contenders include Dead or Alive 2, Warcraft 2, Assassin's Creed II and GTA III (though the last three aren't the kind of games Game Sack covers or even enjoys I guess)
mechwarrior 2 is another 1 like sf 2 no 1 played the 1st evrery 1 played the 2nd
lassi kinnunen its not that people didn't play mw1 much like people played sf1 but by comparison few people played it
there where a fairly large number of of people iv talked to who diffident know of mw1 till after the 2nd game was out
im not saying in any way mw1 was unsuccessful it was but no where near as much as its sequel
fringe????
GTA the original was a sensation.. the follow-ups was just good games...
ah thanks
If I could add to the fray....let's see....
Resident Evil 2
Devil May Cry 3
Twisted Metal 2
Silent Hill 2
F.E.A.R. 2
Uncharted 2
Spyro 2 Ripto's Rage
I find some of your videos are a bit abrasive but damn are you right! Although I could add in some of my own to the mix:
- Mega Man Legends 2
- Tekken 3
- Pokemon Generation 2 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
- Marvel vs Capcom 2
- Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Gran Turismo 2 (I think i'm Paranoid)
- Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped
- Grand Theft Auto III (reinvisioning from GTA 2)
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (refinement from GTA3)
- Zone of the Enders 2 (LOCK-ON!)
- Streets of Rage II (Go Straight)
- Sonic 2 (You could tell Joe wanted to at least mention it at the end!)
- Halo 2 (MP refinement, no more zoom pistol hegemony)
:p
NieR: Automata
AlphaOmegaSin - Resident Evil 4 and Bayonetta 2.
@@DanteIsAlone The automatic tomato lacks most of the janky charm of the original imo, but it's certainly more polished.
@singularon1 I'm not saying it isn't better, I think if we judged it objectively it certainly is, but there's a certain appeal to rougher, mysteriously pure games like the first Nier that I just prefer. Its how Demons Souls can still be my favourite Souls game in spite of how far the series has progressed and undoubtedly improved. I kinda like that its not more accessible. Makes it feel more...special, I guess.
I knew i was gonna love this episode as soon as i saw the TG16 shirt....nailed it on just the first few examples and I would love to see another episode expanding on this
I see you everywhere!
Btw I love your vids!
I personally can't wait for the sequels to Plumbers Don't Wear Ties and Big Rigs.
Carpenter Pants has been in development hell since inception, and Small Rigs didn't hit it with the same audience.
jk, lol
This channel should have more subscribers. These guys really did a consistent good job. One of my fav gaming channels.
Best. Episode. Ever.
No kidding. Not only did I really enjoy your picks for games & sequels here, but the humor in the Jurassic Park segment had me in stitches. There was some other well-placed humor, too, which mixed really well with the knowledge and opinions being shared. It made for a really, really entertaining watch.
I'm one of those weird pinball fans, and am thrilled that you mentioned the Crush games. My brother and I used to alternate on Alien Crush on the TG-16 back in 1990 and I loved it. The screen alternation-- as opposed to scrolling to follow the action-- was (and is) a bit off-putting as losing track of the ball can really affect your ability to follow what's going on. Sadly, I never got to play Devil's Crush on the original hardware. My experience was via Dragon's Fury on the Genesis and it was (and is) a blast to play, despite a hit in the sound department.
Thanks again for continuing to deliver these vids. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank You and Happy Thanksgiving to you.
LOL Joe's facial expressions during the Jurassic Park segment had me cracking up! Well done!
DAVE, WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO DO A SNES GAME COLLECTION PIECE?!
Leah L. L
get genesis controller you don't mind breaking, open it up, cut grey wire, and now you have a genesis controller that works on all SMS games.
Legendary Axe was awesome, one of the few import titles I owned ( from UK where PC Engine was never officially released). Somehow managed to finish it, vaguely recollect a castle section at the end which required me to map out! Great title!
WOW. This video was terrific! My first time stopping by for the channel, and I can assure you that you have a subscriber in me! Looking forward to going back and watching some of your guys' older videos. Keep up the great work!!!
Cool, Thanks!
Yeah, Game Sack is a damn solid show. It's a great alternative to the younger AVGN-style shows out there (JonTron, PBG) with significantly more focus on information. These guys are real nerds, and Jen is a cutie :P
uncharted 2. GTA 2.
Thank you for bringing some attention to the amazing theme music from Devil's Crush. It really is one of the most amazing game themes of all time.
No Streets of Rage vs Streets of Rage 2?
I was going to say that
+Mike DiLoreto Because, SofR2 is inferior. Doesn't have the same atmosphere.
I paused the video just to say: I LOVED the second Castlevania for the game boy;I played through it a million times when I was little and still have it in storage somewhere. That being said: If we're including gameboy games, I better see Pokemon 2nd gen named as revolutionary set of sequals to the 1st generation games...
Edit: This list is garbage, trash, no good and get it outta here. I saw ne're a PocketMonsterMon.
Ken Jaffe? The creator or God of War is actually called David Jaffe and he wasn't even the designer of the second game, it was Cory Balrog
Nerd
there's nothing better than game sack on youtube. keep kicking ass guys.....will you guys ever have a "best wizard games" episode?
Sonic 2, Streets of Rage 2, Streetfighter 2, Super Mario Bros. 2 (yup, I prefer that to the original game), Uncharted 2, Jungle Strike (sequel to Desert Strike), Destruction Derby 2, GTA 2 (and then 3 improved on that one, and then Vice City improved on that, then San Andreas improved on that), Silent Hill 2, Resident Evil 2, Virtua Fighter 2, Ghouls n Ghosts, Assassin's Creed 2, Doom 2, Driver 2, Road Rash 2, Mortal Kombat 2....and no doubt many others I can't think of right now. Oh, Left 4 Dead 2. Portal 2, Half Life 2, Fatal Frame 2, Luigi's Mansion 2, WWF Smackdown 2, WWF No Mercy, Turok 2, Speedball 2, Target Renegade, Turrican 2, Tomb Raider 2, Metal Slug 2, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Dead Space 2, Rainbow Islands.
jgfjgfify look up the word 'preference'
jgfjgfify
Yup. More interesting and more varied gameplay...also better graphics, but that's a given and doesn't matter hugely. The first game is an obvious classic, but SMB2 beats it in every category other than not being the original. I don't care that it wasn't a "real" Mario game, it was still developed by Nintendo, and still has some of that magic.
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I'm clouded by nostalgia, because I prefer the more recent game of the two? Huh? Also, your only rationale is it's not a "true" Mario game, which I've already said doesn't concern me, and in fact, the game it was based on was actually created by members of the original Mario team, and developed in-house at Nintendo. Sounds like you're incapable of accepting that not everyone likes the same stuff that you like.
Gameplay has more variety will still retaining a lot of the original feel. There's more variety in characters available, who all have slightly different abilities and give the game more replay value, and even some strategy in utilising the best character for a particular level. More enemy variety, more secrets to find, vertical AND horizontal platforming and more skill required throughout.
I've laid MY reasons out clearly, while you just spout vague dismissals and say nothing to actually back yourself up.
You forgot Mass Effect 2.
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Your argument of "SMB2 just strays so far from the formula, mechanics, gameplay" is what actually makes it not a "true" Mario game, at least in my opinion :s
Dave killed it this episode. The 'You can't stop me' and the bewildered mannerisms at the cannon guy cracked me up.
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest
From great to borderline PERFECTION
The Pickles Right. Except it's Diddy's Kong Quest. ;)
That's why it's so special. Diddy and Dixie are almost like Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher fighting a bunch of pirates on Treasure Island or perhaps Neverland
+The Pickles I would say the same for Donkey Kong Country Returns and Tropical Freeze. Returns was a great game, but Tropical Freeze blows it out of the water in every way i actually think it rivals DKC2.
The thing I love about you guys is you cover lots of less known titles. I love hearing about Mario and Sonic titles of course but lots of other channels cover those types of titles. You guys do a great job of covering the other stuff. Nice work, keep it up.
Many wont agree but Donkey Kong Country 2 was better then the original for my taste.
So the same for Mario Kart 64 and Sonic 2.
So many good sequels, Doom 2, Secret of Mana 2 (seiken desentsu 3 miss spelled :P ), Space Quest 2, Street Fighter 2, System Shock 2, Half-Life 2, Unreal Tournement 2004, etc
I thought DKC2 was widely considered to be superior to the original.
Too bad I haven't actually played any Donkey Kong game.
I agree, DKC2 is my favorite of the series by far. Same goes for Donkey Kong Land 2.
I like HF 1 more then 2 but that's just me otherwise i'm agreed
Aleksandar Lazarov Never played the original Half-Life, but from footage I seen I think I might like it more than Half-Life 2 (which is a fantastic game, played it for the first time last year).
Aleksandar Lazarov I actualy like HL1 more then 2 as well, but i add it on the list since in many ways its a superior follow up (but the original for my taste is better since i dont even like HL2 honestly)
I was cracking up at Joe for the Jurrasic Park scene. Keep up the great work guys, you always impress!
I don't know if you can call any game that's unbeatable great. The Legendary Axe was good, but you're right, it's unbeatable.
You guys could do an episode on spiritual sequels. Games that take a lot from their predecessors without actually being sequels.
This is an old comment, but I think that would be a pretty cool episode too.
Weren't kidding about that Devil's Crush theme! Just spent about 20min playing it on loop at work. Fantastic theme.
Nice job. I would also say Mass Effect 2 >>> Mass Effect 1
Hey Brandon, I didnt know you played Mass effect, I'm looking to start and was wondering what you recomment I start with. 1, 2 or 3. Thanks in advance
Henry Lam I'd still suggest starting from the beginning to get the story down. There are some crappy parts (like driving the Mako), but it's still a good game.
Thanks will do
Brandon Campbell You kidding? The Mako was hilariously fun to drive around in. WHAAAAALE JUUUUUUMP!!
To both of you guys, don't even change. You make me laugh so much!
Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Zelda 3: A Link To The Past
Super Castlevania 4
Kingdom Hearts 2
Final Fantasy 2 (IV) and 3 (VI)
Ultima 2
King's Quest 5 and 6
Gabrial Knight 2
Teh 11th Hour (if you have actually played it - few have)
Ninja Gaidan 2 (NES, and later XBox)
Mrs. Pacman
Need for Speed 2 and Need for Speed 3: Hot Pursiut
Grand Theft Auto 2, Grand Theft Auto 3
Postal 2
Quake 2
Unreal 2
Half-Life 2
Age of Empires 2
SimCity 2000 / SimCity 4
Tropico 2 / 3 / 4
Space Quest 4
The Super Mario games consistantly got better
Fable 2 / Fable 3
We Love Katamari, Beautiful Katamari, Katamari Forever
FFIV was garbage.
matt fahringer Nope.
Contra III: The Alien Wars
Super Double Dragon
Mega Man 2/Mega Man 3
Super Mario Bros. 3
its great to watch this show hung over on a sunday ... thanks Game Sack
It'a a PC game, but anyway, HoM&M 2 was much, much better than the original (and the third was even better!). Also Mortal Kombat 2 was a fantastic sequel to MK1. Oh, and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is better than the other three combined! :)
yes! It makes the first game pointless to play lol (about HoM&M 2)
Fatal Fury 2/Special was another great follow up to a fantastic game. Great video guys, keep up all the fantastic work!
so why is pilot wing so awesome going through rings but superman 64 is same thing but horrible
Maybe because Mario 64 jumping is awesome but Bubsy 3D jumping isn't.
+Jerelle Beaver Because in Pilot Wings you can actually fly through the rings without fighting with the controls.
+Game Sack and shooting is awsome in halo but not duke nukem forever
PilotWings has good controls.
Because you can actually play these games lol!!! Superman 64 is just broken in every way possible...the game is so bad it should've never made it past development. It's almost like they never even tested the game out...
I completely agree! The music in the Jurassic Park book was sooo good, I had to buy the soundtrack.
Improved sequels;
Genso Suikoden II, which overall improved the graphics, the gameplay, and the music.
Seiken Densetsu III, A game which was never officially released in the west, but is a sequel to Secret of Mana, and had three different final bosses, depending on who you picked as your main character, fantastic art direction, and wonderful music.
Super Mario Bros. 3 seems an obvious choice due to the fact that they greatly expanded on the variety of gameplay graphics, and music.
Street Fighter 2 is another sequel that left its predecessor in the dust, to the point that it was one of the most popular fighting games of its time, and can still be found in arcades that appeal to nostalgia, and the original Street Fighter is a game barely anyone has played.
Streets of Rage 2 was also a sequel that improved a lot on the groundwork laid down by the first game. 3 improved a lot as well, but the difficulty was spiked when it was localized for US release, and made it very unpopular
Star Ocean II was a fantastic followup to a SNES game that never got localized in its original form(but eventually game over to the US in the PSP, as Star Ocean: First Departure)
Fantastic game, very underrated imo, long hours of fun and pretty challenge
but SD III was so buggy.
***** Actually Suikoden II uses the same graphics engine as the first
Same engine, but I prefer the aesthetic design of the second one over the first. The engine might be the same, but the difference in detail is fairly noticeable.
***** not really.
The graphics are hardly better than the original. Still looks like it could have been made on the SNES.
Nice topic. Let me add:
- Thunder Force II (now that's a gap!).
- Street Fighter II (same).
- Otogi 2 (not as much but still a superior sequel to an already amazing game).
& though I don't agree about Super Mario land 2 since I like them both equally & even find the 1st one to be a better platformer, it's clear that Devil Crash improved a lot over Alien Crush mainly thanx to the added scrolling which makes things so much more enjoyable! I especially love the improved Mega Drive version, Devil Crash MD (renamed Dragon's Fury in US), with its higher resolution (meaning non-stretched graphics), superbly redesigned bonus stages & many hidden music!
God I hate how the stupid fucking guide button (in the top left) keeps opening upon refresh obscuring a chunk of the video. Seriously Google did you even take laptop resolutions into account when you designed this heap of shit update.
That, does not happen to me at all, nor anyone i know, something is up with your computer.
I have gone online and I have seen I am not the only one with the issue. See for yourself:
productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/youtube/-v_I8y7RU_U%5B51-75-false%5D
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Yep, who know what the hell triggers the guide thing since some days it's OK and some others it pops in every video and main page. It's like they're trolling us...
Its bloody annoying thats all i can say
I have 8 computers in my house, none of us have this issue.
the Dr Grant pissed off had me cracking up!!! Keep up the great work guys!
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Urmean15 *2SOOOON
One of the best Game Sack episodes, had quite a few belly laughs :D
Sorry, Dave. But Super Mario Land 1 is better.
damn i love you dudes' show. i literally get bummed out after a new one knowing itll be two WHOLE WEEKS until the next one. im not even into retro gaming (i owned a sega ms as a child and have strong nostalgia for alex kidd in miracle world, wonder boy 1 and sonic 1, but thats it until the revised ps1 came out), but its your act. the combination of real gaming knowledge, mixture of sega/nintendo fanboys for different PoV's, and the acting that makes me facepalm that all come together to make an insanely enjoyable show.
i hope you guys never change
Thanks!
Love your show. The picks are ones I played a lot and agree. Keep making hits! Love to see Dave every once and awhile on new shows too.
Nice to see fellow Ankoku Densetsu lovers. Probably my favorite PC Engine game. Most people prefer Legendary Axe 1.
You guys were particularly hilarious this week! Really funny! Great one! Keep 'em comin'!
Wow, that was hilarious: Dave doing double Pilotwings in spite of Joe's instruction, Joe's sarcastic Jurassic Park review, and the banter that followed were all very funny. You guys showed some real 'tude this time around. :P
Very entertaining episode guys. I laughed all through the Jurassic Park stuff, homicidal Dr Grant was hilarious -I missed those games on the Megadrive/Genesis, might have to keep my eyes open for them now!
Job well done on another entertaining and informative episode. The Jurassic Park segment was priceless especially with the "Pissed Off Grant" face. I can think of numerous games that improved over their predecessors: Twisted Metal 2, Timesplitters 2, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2, Fatal Fury 2, Final Fight 2, and Tekken 2 just to name a few.
The music in Legendary Axe 2 is, wait for it, legendary.
One of my favourite soundtracks that really suits the mood of the game.
happy 100th episode guys! THE BEST VIDEO GAME SHOW EVER!!!!
I really love your intro, I think it's one of the best I have seen on youtube :)
Space Harrier gave away the “continue game up to 3 times” code (down/right+button 1) and the “sound test” code (right left down up) in the manual.
You really made me laugh at the end of this episode, with the launch games, really good stuff!
Always great to see some Turbo love. For a superior sequel I would have to go with Quest for Glory 2. The first game really was a great adventure/RPG and 2 really expanded on it in every way. Way more and diverse characters to meet, a more sprawling area to explore, more actions unique to each character class, an improved combat system that allowed multiple enemy encounters and more strategy. The only down sides are that it isn't new-comer friendly due to how the city is laid out and the game does have a time limit before heading to the final section which can hinder you if you are not prepared, but once you know what you are doing that shouldn't be an issue.
Another great episode this channel deserves way more subs! Looking forward to next episode
The Sword of Justice version of the Devil Crash music makes me ten kinds of happy!
Thank you, Game Sack for using it on every mention of the game.
3 x 9000
I knew there was another Super Mario game for the Game Boy!!! I rekindled my gaming habit a few years ago, got a Game Boy since my old one went out when my parents moved for the 91st time, and played Super Mario Land, but it felt very anaemic to how I remembered it when I borrowed it from a friend to play on my own Game Boy and thus spent a whole weekend (and my parents' AA battery supply) transfixed by it because it had to go back on Monday.
Now I know what I was missing and have bought a copy of my own.
A fantastic follow up would be Dark Cloud to Dark Cloud 2. It's absolutely awesome!!
Oh man, it's been forever since I played JP: Rampage Edition! That game was so much fun! When I was young, I didn't realize how ridiculously out of context your actions in that game are, but it's hilariously badass in the best way possible.
The water in Jurassic Park 2 looks amazing for a 16-bit console! I've never seen that before, awesome.
"Why are you looking at me like that you freak??" 😂😂 oh, God, I miss Dave...
I love this channel so much, years of good content
Joe, the Jurassic Park segment was pretty inspired. I was laughing pretty hard.
This video is a superior follow-up to your Disappointg Follow-Ups video. :)
I really enjoyed it! A couple of fantastic calls here from Dave, Pilotwings and God of War, though I most appreciate the first one because it was so 'out of the blue'. The second one is however a beautifully crafted sequel.
The final sketch is really WTF (and at the end, Joe puts his cell phone in the... Side Pocket of his trousers. ^^)
Awesome episode as always guys :)
A few suggestions:
1. Battle Mania 2 > Battle Mania
2. Gun Force 2 > Gun Force
3. Gradius Gaiden > Gradius 1 - 4
4. Adventure Island 2/3/4 > Adventure Island (Famicom)
5. Image Fight 2 > Image Fight
6. Guardians: Denjin Makai II > Denjin Makai / Ghost Chaser Densei
7. Blood Bros. > Cabal
8. Golden Axe 2 - Revenge of Death Adder (Arcade) > Golden Axe
9. Super Ninja-Kun (Super Famicom) > every other Ninja Kun game ;)
10.
Great Mahou Daisakusen (Arcade) > Shippuu Mahou Daisakusen (Arcade / Saturn)
You really made me laugh at the end of this episode, with the launch games, really good stuff! 😃
I got blown away by Frontier Elite II.
And also the Persona series, it just keeps getting better and better. So far at least.
All those Gameboy games bring Nostalgia to me.. Thanx Game Sack :')
Spyro and Spyro: Ripto's Rage are, in my opinion, great examples of what makes a good sequel. I feel like everyone has forgotten that little, wise cracking, purple Dragon.
Super Mario Land 2 will always have a very special place in my heart, it's just so different from the other games in the series. Not that I don't love the usual Mario settings but playing Land 2 with all it's unique levels is always a refreshing experience. My personal favorite Superior sequel has to be DuckTales 2 on NES, the original is one of my favorite games and the sequel improves upon it in almost every way.
Another great video. Your commentaries, along with the choice game footage you show, really makes me want to check out some of these games. The Devil's Crush segment is particularly enticing. And like many others who have commented here, I was thoroughly amused by the Jurassic Park bits.
For me, Fire Emblem: Awakening is the epitome of the superior follow-up. It fixed absolutely everything that was wrong with its predecessors, and the Pair Up system opens up a whole new world of strategy. The lack of a resurrection mechanic was always the bane of the Fire Emblem series, making the games at once too easy and too frustrating (though they are nonetheless great fun). The changes made in Awakening result in a game which is a strong challenge that isn't too frustrating, even with the resurrection mechanic turned off.
One of my all time favorite channels! thumbs up!!
such an awesome tune for devil's crush, so good, cheers. loved this episode, thanks
Panzer Dragoon 2 on the Saturn was a huge step up for me from the first one. It was so much faster and I really liked the new composer. Virtua Figher 2, same thing. Faster gameplay, crisper graphics just made the game so much better. Tobal No. 2 on the PSX was also really cool. It had a 60 FPS mode that was a blast to play.
Great choices.
Thanks!
(21:28) "This guy doesn't sound like he wants to be fired from a cannon" " AHHHHHHHhhh!" I'm crying from laughter, Dave! I can't stop replaying that part.
Just a correction - It's not Ken Jaffe, but David, and GOW2 was in fact directed by a different dude named Cory Barlog.
I LOVE DEVIL'S CRUSH! God the music alone, Hall of Fame indeed.
Rayman Origins was a brilliant platformer that served to revive a great franchise. When Rayman Legends came out a couple years later though, it was genius. Tight controls, funny story, really cool cartoony graphics...it's a perfect sequel and a very enjoyable game.
Been watching every one of your videos liked and subscribed with all alerts on! Love the show not many good ones that talk about the systems the power of them then some pretty great game reviews/recommendations keep it up!!
Super C,Megaman 2, Double Dragon 2,EarthWorm Jim 2,Panzer Dragoon 2,King of the Monsters 2,Mortal Kombat 2,Actraiser 2,Aero Fighters 2,Metal Slug 2,Bust a Move 2,Resident Evil 2,Street Fighter Alpha 2,Soulcalibur 2,Super Monkey Ball 2,Xmen Legends 2,Burnout 2
Ahhhhhhh! You making me crazy from the awesome!
Is it just me or do the SNES's graphics look soo much better and cleaner than the 64's? I know the polygonal abilities of the 64 are cool and allow it to do some unique things, but I sure do love the sleek clean look of the SNES games. And I'm a 64 fanboy (it's by far my favorite system) so I'm not biased lol
Great production value.
Every time you two come out with a new video I'm both excited and disappointed. Excited for the new content and disappointed that more people aren't seeing it. I've got you, forever.
I remember when I was playing Super mario and 6 golden coins On my gameboy pocket.Epic.One of the best mario games ever.
Great that you featured Pilotwings and Pilotwings 64. Agree with whoever else has mentioned Starfox and Starfox 64. SF64 was a fantastic game, hope we get a long overdue sequel on the Wii U. Excitebike and Excitebike 64 would be my recommendation.
I've got like 10+ new videos from other channels to watch but I would rather watch old episodes of Game Sack cause this is obviously superior content
I'll throw this in, Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures, the sequel was just released recently (two weeks ago I think) and I just got it and beat it yesterday, I have to say it's a huge improvement over an already good game, it's so well made it almost makes the first game feel like an engine test!
I loved Soul Caliber for the DreamCast but I was blown away by Soul Caliber 2, especially the GameCube version. Playing as Link was so awesome.
Judging which is better, SC1 and SC2 would be impossibly hard for me, but obviously SC1 was far better than Soul Edge / Soul Blade. And what a miss that that pair wasn't presented in a video!