Mappy is one of my all time favorite games. I love it because the risk reward is perfect. While I love Pac-Man/Ms Pac-Man because it's a simple game anybody can pick up and play and have fun, I love Mappy for another reason. The risk/reward is absolutely perfect to me. There are so many ways to score points from just jumping on the trampoline to trying to line up the enemies and using that shock wave against them. The first time I discovered this I thought it was so cool! I once tried to spam the game for points by jumping on the trampoline over and over and over again to score points. 3 times, ledge, 3 times, ledge, 3 times ledge. Well if you stay on the level long enough the game tries to kick you off. First off it speeds up the enemies and drops in an extra enemy which by the way is yet one more way to score points because you have one more enemy you can try to line up, but also if you continue to stay on the level, the game ups the intensity by adding a little automatic death pill where if it follows you everywhere and any touch, whether on a trampoline or not, you're dead. I thought that was so clever. I don't know why, I guess I loved the idea of the game knowing what you're doing and actively fighting against you. It felt like it was a sentient being and I just laughed my butt off the first time I saw that death pill. It was so much fun. I tried so hard to get past that death pill because I wanted to see if it gave more, like two death pills or something, but I never could. that death pill is so good at getting me, I am just not good enough to avoid it. What a challenge though. Gawd I love this game.
Great review, love these, keep up the good work! Mappy was my first My Arcade purchase, got it late last year on clearance at Target for only $10.48! Talk about a steal for such a quality mini arcade cab. Since then I’ve gotten the My Arcade Dig Dug and Bubble Bobble cabs which are also really solid despite being NES roms as they’re also both great conversions respectively much like Mappy. I’m planning on pre-ordering the Bubble Bobble 1/4 scale arcade cab from Numskull though as that has the actual arcade rom and it’s probably my all time favorite arcade title which isn’t a shoot ‘em up and having an official, arcade version of that game at home is too good to pass up.
@@GenXGrownUp Wow, I did a double take when I saw how long ago I left that comment, where did the time go? Talk about a crazy year, glad I’ve been able to stay safe with plenty of great retro content like your channel to help get me through in the meantime. :)
There are 16 main levels, once you reach and beat level 16, you go back to level one maze. Number will continue to 17 on, but the mazes go back in order from the 1st stage except the cats go faster and becomes more difficult. I made it to level 20.
I agree, the Namco mini arcade version blows this version away. The NES version of Mappy was a pale comparison compared to the arcade version. It's missing an entire level vertically, and the game is much easier. It's just as bad as most of the other NES roms. Sure this is a dedicated version. But its not worth the money, unless you're a collector, or easily impressed, and don't play the game that often. Its about $90 on Amazon for 20 games (some Genesis versions), most are arcade roms for the Namco multicade. later -1
You should try out their Space Invaders machine they just released a few days ago online. It's a *massive* improvement! -The machine is slightly different to look nicer. -Arcade rom. -Reflective screen on the moon background. It just seems like an all-around step in the right direction!
@@auburn1999 If you want my personal opinion, it's a phenomenal machine, and a must have if you're into it. The screen reflects onto a plastic moon background, the sounds are great, it uses the arcade rom, it controls well, and the machine just looks really good! The only downside is it doesn't save high scores, but that's about it. Even the image quality is outstanding, not a pixel is off!
Caveman Ninja is another one I collected but have yet to open. I'll get around to it one day. But I definitely already covered the FIFJ: th-cam.com/video/Aq1rVsPNq2g/w-d-xo.html Did you catch that one?
All these companies using the word “Arcade” but selling us NES games. It’s just weird. And so overly done. I haven’t played Mappy in an arcade since probably 1985. This has popped up on some AtGames stuff too. Great unboxing and look as always! You’ve got quite the micro arcade collection.
Yes, my wall of table-top purchases is creeping toward the ceiling to be certain. This is one of the first ones in a while that I wasn't too upset about it being the NES-on-a-chip version.
And since they’ve done it, so have others. I blame Bandai Namco. They’ve always been stingy with licensing. It doesn’t excuse the bait & switch. But it may have facilitated the need to do so. We have multiple plug n plays & devices out there that call themselves “arcade” and run NES versions of the PacMan games. Strangely enough, the new AtGames blast (orange box) DOES feature the arcade versions of the same stuff.
Pity about no high score saves but very nice. Also great to see a different game getting the treatment instead of the usual half dozen that get pushed out year in year out by game companies.
I think the artwork impressed me even more than the game this time, Davy. Since these are kind of positioned as collectible toys, the prettier they look on a shelf the better for me. BTW, I noticed you've been a subscriber for over two years now: thanks so much for sticking around with us on this TH-cam journey!
I sure will, Hellacia. Lots of viewers have requested a review of that unit so I have one now. A lot of other stuff on the production calendar first, but I will get to it.
I would like to see a my arcade Mario bros machine, if they use the NES rom they can use the European NES rom called Mario Bros Classic. Mario bros Classic is the same as the American Mario Bros rom except you get all the intro and intermission screens, the enemies and sprites are bigger and more true to their arcade counterparts.
Criminally underrated. Mappy is a really great and addicting game, but for some reason it's rarely talked about and not given much love in the gaming community. In terms of Namco IP's, you'll hear people talk about Pacman and Dig Dug all the time, but Mappy unfortunately is treated forgotten by majority of em, it's insane. Mappy seriously needs more love, that's for sure.
Now _this_ is confusing, as they've released DigDug II, Mappy, and Xevious both in micro players and pocket players but all 3 were also featured as re-skins on their 200-in-1 micro player. Wow, this is almost as confusing as the pac-man thing.
Oh, no! Really? Do you know Mappy and don't care for it, or haven't had much exposure to it? It always felt like a cute, creative, and novel game in an ocean of "me too" Pac-Man and Galaxian clones. And on top of that, it's fun to play.
@@GenXGrownUp yes it is the one I am getting it soon I have all mini arcade classics except this one on my shelf just wondering if ur going to do a review on this one possibly? EDIT: the tetris from basic fun also has the LCD screen but they never made a full color one. U could look at that to.
@@chrissczuroski66 A brand new BF-AC Tetris is just now starting to show up in stores, and it's one of the new wave of full-color ones. I'm on the lookout for one of those for sure.
@@GenXGrownUp oh yes I have the LCD screen tetris so I'm probably not gunna get the new one but I'm definitely gunna get the break out. ALSO question what arcade game u would like to go miniature next I wanna see D.K but it's by Nintendo
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Mappy is one of my all time favorite games. I love it because the risk reward is perfect. While I love Pac-Man/Ms Pac-Man because it's a simple game anybody can pick up and play and have fun, I love Mappy for another reason. The risk/reward is absolutely perfect to me. There are so many ways to score points from just jumping on the trampoline to trying to line up the enemies and using that shock wave against them. The first time I discovered this I thought it was so cool! I once tried to spam the game for points by jumping on the trampoline over and over and over again to score points. 3 times, ledge, 3 times, ledge, 3 times ledge. Well if you stay on the level long enough the game tries to kick you off. First off it speeds up the enemies and drops in an extra enemy which by the way is yet one more way to score points because you have one more enemy you can try to line up, but also if you continue to stay on the level, the game ups the intensity by adding a little automatic death pill where if it follows you everywhere and any touch, whether on a trampoline or not, you're dead. I thought that was so clever. I don't know why, I guess I loved the idea of the game knowing what you're doing and actively fighting against you. It felt like it was a sentient being and I just laughed my butt off the first time I saw that death pill. It was so much fun. I tried so hard to get past that death pill because I wanted to see if it gave more, like two death pills or something, but I never could. that death pill is so good at getting me, I am just not good enough to avoid it. What a challenge though. Gawd I love this game.
I never saw Mappy in arcades growing up, and only even knew it existed after Namco Museum on the PS1.
Mappy is a fun game. I enjoy the arcade version on my retropie.
Indeed.
Dang, never thought I’d see an 80’s game I’ve never heard of!! Nice!!!
Never heard of Mappy?! Oh, it's so delightful; you've gotta try it out, Vicky!
The only thing I hate about these is that it's always the port of the NES Version I really would like the Arcade version instead
This is so EPIC . You made my day
*_YOU_* are the epic one, Epic Lad. Thanks for the great suggestion!
Great review, love these, keep up the good work! Mappy was my first My Arcade purchase, got it late last year on clearance at Target for only $10.48! Talk about a steal for such a quality mini arcade cab. Since then I’ve gotten the My Arcade Dig Dug and Bubble Bobble cabs which are also really solid despite being NES roms as they’re also both great conversions respectively much like Mappy. I’m planning on pre-ordering the Bubble Bobble 1/4 scale arcade cab from Numskull though as that has the actual arcade rom and it’s probably my all time favorite arcade title which isn’t a shoot ‘em up and having an official, arcade version of that game at home is too good to pass up.
Glad you've stuck with us all this time, Monitor! 😊
@@GenXGrownUp Wow, I did a double take when I saw how long ago I left that comment, where did the time go? Talk about a crazy year, glad I’ve been able to stay safe with plenty of great retro content like your channel to help get me through in the meantime. :)
Very nicely put together video and very entertaining as well. Thanks for posting this.
Thank you, Kurt. I hope you'll subscribe and check out much more -- and maybe mention us to a few hundred of your closest friends! 😉
Nice review!
There are 16 main levels, once you reach and beat level 16, you go back to level one maze. Number will continue to 17 on, but the mazes go back in order from the 1st stage except the cats go faster and becomes more difficult. I made it to level 20.
Wow! I'm quite sure I've NEVER made it that far, Phil. Nice job!
Dig down is my favorite gamer
I'm afraid I've never seen Dig Down. A streamer?
NES version only have 5 main floors. Arcade has 6. Some ports have even less. But even with less floors, it still feels like Mappy.
Get the my arcade Nanco museum it’s got 20 games on it I have it and the Galaga arcade I think you will like it
I've heard good things about the Namco Museum from My Arcade, but haven't yet spotted one at a reasonable price. Do you own this one, Tom?
GenXGrownUp I own that and data East one. Worth the money!
I agree, the Namco mini arcade version blows this version away.
The NES version of Mappy was a pale comparison compared to the
arcade version. It's missing an entire level vertically, and the game
is much easier. It's just as bad as most of the other NES roms.
Sure this is a dedicated version. But its not worth the money, unless
you're a collector, or easily impressed, and don't play the game that
often.
Its about $90 on Amazon for 20 games (some Genesis versions),
most are arcade roms for the Namco multicade.
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negative1 I highly suggest the data East one as it is all the arcade roms but at least the NAMCO one lights up which is cool.
@@MFields2178 The Data East one I did find on clearance at Target last year. Still watching for a bargain on the Namco variety.
You should try out their Space Invaders machine they just released a few days ago online. It's a *massive* improvement!
-The machine is slightly different to look nicer.
-Arcade rom.
-Reflective screen on the moon background.
It just seems like an all-around step in the right direction!
Already on order, Person! Just waiting for it to hit my doorstep. Did you get one?
@@GenXGrownUp
Yep, ordered it the second day it came out. Currently waiting on mine, too.
I’m looking hard at the Space Invaders but want to see your review first.
@@auburn1999
If you want my personal opinion, it's a phenomenal machine, and a must have if you're into it. The screen reflects onto a plastic moon background, the sounds are great, it uses the arcade rom, it controls well, and the machine just looks really good! The only downside is it doesn't save high scores, but that's about it. Even the image quality is outstanding, not a pixel is off!
@@auburn1999 I'm humbled that you trust my reviews. I now have the Space Invaders in-hand and will be working the review over the next few days.
I have this, Caveman Ninja, Bubble Bobble and Fix It Felix coming.
Caveman Ninja is another one I collected but have yet to open. I'll get around to it one day. But I definitely already covered the FIFJ: th-cam.com/video/Aq1rVsPNq2g/w-d-xo.html Did you catch that one?
GenXGrownUp yes I go to your channel to decide to buy. Whenever I search, you come up! lol
@@MFields2178 It's great to hear we're coming up in searches!
Awesome!!!
Thanks!!
@@GenXGrownUp no problem,I'm a gen x grown up too and I love your channel.
Great review John 🙂 it looks like fun. Didnt mappy come out on the Famicom and not the NES?
Probably. Po-tay-toe, po-tah-toe. 😉
Why don't they use the arcade ROM since it is an arcade cabinet?
I feel the same way. Luckily... th-cam.com/video/RMg1MZnYDYE/w-d-xo.html
All these companies using the word “Arcade” but selling us NES games. It’s just weird. And so overly done. I haven’t played Mappy in an arcade since probably 1985. This has popped up on some AtGames stuff too. Great unboxing and look as always! You’ve got quite the micro arcade collection.
Yes, my wall of table-top purchases is creeping toward the ceiling to be certain. This is one of the first ones in a while that I wasn't too upset about it being the NES-on-a-chip version.
Never forget the AtGames system they sent to reviewers with arcade ROMs then sold in stores with NES ROMs- definite bait & switch.
And since they’ve done it, so have others. I blame Bandai Namco. They’ve always been stingy with licensing. It doesn’t excuse the bait & switch. But it may have facilitated the need to do so. We have multiple plug n plays & devices out there that call themselves “arcade” and run NES versions of the PacMan games. Strangely enough, the new AtGames blast (orange box) DOES feature the arcade versions of the same stuff.
My Arcade was around long before they starting making the licensed cabs. It is their company name.
Pity about no high score saves but very nice. Also great to see a different game getting the treatment instead of the usual half dozen that get pushed out year in year out by game companies.
I think the artwork impressed me even more than the game this time, Davy. Since these are kind of positioned as collectible toys, the prettier they look on a shelf the better for me. BTW, I noticed you've been a subscriber for over two years now: thanks so much for sticking around with us on this TH-cam journey!
Can you review the My Arcade Namco Museum Mini Player? Want to hear your thoughts on it
I sure will, Hellacia. Lots of viewers have requested a review of that unit so I have one now. A lot of other stuff on the production calendar first, but I will get to it.
I would like to see a my arcade Mario bros machine, if they use the NES rom they can use the European NES rom called Mario Bros Classic.
Mario bros Classic is the same as the American Mario Bros rom except you get all the intro and intermission screens, the enemies and sprites are bigger and more true to their arcade counterparts.
It would be an instant seller, but Nintendo will likely never license out their titles to third parties again.
that reminds me; apparently arcade1up is releasing a 8-in-1 Pac-Man partycade that has Mappy as a game on it! quite interesting
There is one with 12-in-1 it has lots of versions of pac-man. it also has Galaga,Dig Dug,Mappy
This game whas so under rated
Criminally underrated. Mappy is a really great and addicting game, but for some reason it's rarely talked about and not given much love in the gaming community. In terms of Namco IP's, you'll hear people talk about Pacman and Dig Dug all the time, but Mappy unfortunately is treated forgotten by majority of em, it's insane. Mappy seriously needs more love, that's for sure.
I liked this video seventh! BTW, I aim on getting the super impulse version of Mappy when it releases.
Same here. Those little Tiny Arcade units from SI have been surprisingly good. Do you collect them all or just select ones?
@@GenXGrownUp I choose one's that arcade classics doesn't have or has a better ROM than arcade classics, such as ms pac man.
Now _this_ is confusing, as they've released DigDug II, Mappy, and Xevious both in micro players and pocket players but all 3 were also featured as re-skins on their 200-in-1 micro player.
Wow, this is almost as confusing as the pac-man thing.
Dig Dug II as a Micro Player? Haven't seen that one.
They should’ve made the reset button hold, instead of press, to reset.
That would've made a lot of sense.
Lol Emcee Jon is happy with Mappy. Lol Another great review bro, altho I mst admit I feel about Mappy , as you feel about Tetris lol Meh!
Oh, no! Really? Do you know Mappy and don't care for it, or haven't had much exposure to it? It always felt like a cute, creative, and novel game in an ocean of "me too" Pac-Man and Galaxian clones. And on top of that, it's fun to play.
P.S. Yes, I totally spit fire, as the cool kids say. ;)
Have you reviewed my arcade galaxian?
Yep: th-cam.com/video/_p-fgJW8VI0/w-d-xo.html
Maybe unscrew the cabinet, open it, then remove that pesky little thing.(I mean the reset button)
That's not a bad idea. It's entirely unnecessary and in a dangerous spot.
Have you heard of the tiny arcade for turtles arcade?
I have seen that, MFields. Don't have a copy yet, but I'm interested.
Yo you should look at the new breakout Mini Arcade that basic fun released I would love to see that
I saw that, but have a bit of trepidation, Chris. That's the LCD one with a joystick, right? This one: amzn.to/39s6hhj
@@GenXGrownUp yes it is the one I am getting it soon I have all mini arcade classics except this one on my shelf just wondering if ur going to do a review on this one possibly? EDIT: the tetris from basic fun also has the LCD screen but they never made a full color one. U could look at that to.
@@chrissczuroski66 A brand new BF-AC Tetris is just now starting to show up in stores, and it's one of the new wave of full-color ones. I'm on the lookout for one of those for sure.
@@GenXGrownUp oh yes I have the LCD screen tetris so I'm probably not gunna get the new one but I'm definitely gunna get the break out. ALSO question what arcade game u would like to go miniature next I wanna see D.K but it's by Nintendo
$20 at 5 Below
there was actually an arcade game of this? wut
Hahahaha! Welcome to my history channel! 😁