I love how, at the end, Mike almost sounds disappointed that he accomplished the challenge. That's a guy who gets more out of the journey than the destination.
7:18 Just noticed in AVGN's Rocketeer he uses this moment to represent rewarding gameplay. Epic dodges, takes me back to Galaga days! Always love your stuff Mike
Love the streams, Mike. Thanks for the consistency and entertainment after all these years. Always look forward to checking these out on TH-cam. All the best, cheers :)
I like how you made the layout for the stream, clean and simple but i for the love of god can't make the game screen bigger, any tips? also which capture card do you use, if you don't mind the questions. Hugs from Tj Mexico : ]!
When I saw they use "Cal Art" style for the Battletoads and turned the Dark Queen into "That", I knew the game gonna be turd. It is obvious that the dev was more interested in appeasing a certain population than actually making the game.
I was looking forward to that Battletoads remake so much, but every time I check out the Steam page I'm quickly reminded not to punch my childhood memories square in the face and refuse to buy it. Sad. At least Shredder's Revenge looks really good.
Re: good Contra games, it's ten years old now but so many people completely missed it. Hard Corps: Uprising on PS3/360 is amazing. I don't know why they didn't put the Contra name on it, and I'm disappointed that it hasn't been ported to newer consoles. (Though I guess the XBOX crowd has compatibility!)
You ever heard of The Spy Who Loved Me on N64? It's like a game conversion of Goldeneye, but with new levels, weapons and even Roger Moore, instead of Brosnan.
Mike I'm more interested in trying Metal Slug, is it similar to Contra in difficulty or is it a lot easier? Wanna know if you put Contra and Metal Slug on the same pedestal
@@mikematei so I've seen. My thing is that contra looks fun and All but Metal Slug seemed more fair and action packed. If I want an 8 Bit side scrolling run and gun I'd go with Mega Man. Metal Slug is a lot faster paced.
@@mikematei Thanks for helping Mike. You see I need to be careful with Metal Slug I need to get the Wii Version of the Metal Slug Anthology because it tones down Flashing. My little sister is epileptic and I'm not sure about my older sister's kids. Do you have thoughts on Rereleased games getting special effects toned down? It's very common with SNK
I love Contra on NES, I have beat/cheating with Game Genie and the 30 life Konami code then I beat it for real without any of those just by myself, but after finishing watching this video and I never tried not hit and no powers? I should try it for myself, great live stream video Mike.👍
Great accomplishment mike and i m not sure if you did this challenge yet no deaths,One power up only like laser only run and the way the challenge failed if you die and pick a different power up
7:17 - 7:45
That was Insane!, I couldn't really see the bullets. Well done.
This clip is in AVGN's Rocketeer video!
That's skill right there 7:18
Mike Matei is the real deal. Beast mode.
I love how, at the end, Mike almost sounds disappointed that he accomplished the challenge. That's a guy who gets more out of the journey than the destination.
Uhhhh SPOILER ALERT how bout?!
The journey of being outright pissed for hours straight lmao
He didn't sound disappointed to me
That was amazing! Waterfall level skills - GOD :D
Top notch entertainment. Thank you.
thanks
7:16 - 7:41
Ultra Instinct moment
07:14 till 07:43 Epic skills right there!
The hard clicking on the controller is a classic. James and Mike on a Monday total nostalgia trip.
7:18 Just noticed in AVGN's Rocketeer he uses this moment to represent rewarding gameplay. Epic dodges, takes me back to Galaga days! Always love your stuff Mike
7:13 was intense!
2:00 I SWEAR your laugh contains a Pac Man-type sound. You are slowly turning into that which you love.
i can't unhear it now
Love the streams, Mike. Thanks for the consistency and entertainment after all these years. Always look forward to checking these out on TH-cam. All the best, cheers :)
18:51 watching that at 0.25x. It was sooooo close
The King Of Walkthrough: Mike Matei!!! He deserve it a medal!!
It's amazing when Mike goes on the basis of calm and concentration
Contra, No death, No powerups and Pacifist mode, except for barriers, mini-bosses and bosses.
One of the more impressive feats I’ve seen. Good stuff mike.
Absolutely insane! Can't believe you did that, I didn't think it was possible!! Way to go!
Fantastic challenge vid, you friggin' maniac! I felt those near-misses in my very BALLS.
This was bad ass. Congrats Mike, another one bites the dust indeed.
"Women want to be with him, men want to be him"
THAT was intense. I felt this, didn't blink at times watching. Congrats man that's one hell of an achievement.
Awesome run! I'd like to see you do
"Shadow Gate". I'd appreciate the commentary on that one. Great game and music .
Nice piece of work Mike!
The unexpected game victories are the most satisfying.
I like how you made the layout for the stream, clean and simple but i for the love of god can't make the game screen bigger, any tips? also which capture card do you use, if you don't mind the questions.
Hugs from Tj Mexico : ]!
You are nuts. Respect 👊🏻
Hey Mike!!! There always time for contra! Fo shizzle!
I can beat this without the Konami Code and without losing any lives, but without power ups… That’s another story.
Yea its cake without dying but with power ups,i think the ufo boss would be the hardest part with no power up.
@@MorbidThrasher666 Yes.
Whole stream was six fucking hours. That is DETERMINATION , ladies and gentlemen.
This is the most satisfying NES game to beat.
That was nerve racking! ♥
This game has reached cathartic status.
Hell yes. That was awesome to watch.
That was good man! Welcome to the club :)
When I saw they use "Cal Art" style for the Battletoads and turned the Dark Queen into "That", I knew the game gonna be turd. It is obvious that the dev was more interested in appeasing a certain population than actually making the game.
agreed
I was looking forward to that Battletoads remake so much, but every time I check out the Steam page I'm quickly reminded not to punch my childhood memories square in the face and refuse to buy it. Sad. At least Shredder's Revenge looks really good.
Not only that, the gameplay sucked ass too
1 good thing about the game ... the OST. Best thing is you can just listen to it for free on youtube and not have to buy the game.
This should be an achievement called "The Matei". Great job!
What about everyone else who's done it before him?
@@joeysnipes5 Well to hell with them! 😂 I was joking.
Anything is better than playing two player on this game, especially the third stage lol
Amazing. You have well and truly mastered this game. I guess the only challenge left is to complete it with the roll n rocker
Dang! I was stressed out watching you play, and I've beaten Contra many times. Good stuffs. Wish I could've seen it live.
Hard Corps Uprising and Harmony of Despair, Konami actually had some nice multiplayer stuff they put out on the Xbox 360.
The sigh of "I'm glad that's over" victory.
7:42 A well-earned pause, if there ever was one.
When someone asks if Mike Matei is a God, you say YES!
This looks so stressful! Congratulations Mike!
21:45 hahaha my fav moment of the run...
Great play!
Dayum! Very impressive!👍
You are amazing Mike, the only thing left is...
The 60 jumps challenge!
😱
Next challenge comes adventures of batman and robin on sega , mikes impossible no death runs , awesome job.
And no power ups in fact depowered
Holy cow man! Expert platforming, well done sir!
Love your contra vids mike, have you played Shattered Soldier?
I've tried it. I like Contra Hard Corps the most
Bill Rizer is a badass. No shirt, just pants, and a gun 😁😁😁
Bravo Mike!
GG Mike. I can't even imagine the level of concentration that took, very impressive.
Re: good Contra games, it's ten years old now but so many people completely missed it. Hard Corps: Uprising on PS3/360 is amazing. I don't know why they didn't put the Contra name on it, and I'm disappointed that it hasn't been ported to newer consoles. (Though I guess the XBOX crowd has compatibility!)
Yeah it's BC on Xbox One.
GG Mike! Holy shit! On fumes! Well done my man. Holy crap.
Mike you're a legend, and the AVGN is poorer without your presence
Awesome dude!!! Real respect!
MIKE MATEI IS ALL THAT IS MAN!
Nice job, buddy!
Gratz, Mike! Fantastic run!
Awesome run
Holy crap that was intense. 💯
Contra BB Gun Challenge. The tap of your B button is more menacing than the gun
Mike Matinee at it again.
Good run!
Impressive, especially that stint midway through the waterfall stage and always be thankful for the gifts from God one the energy stage👏‼️
You ever heard of The Spy Who Loved Me on N64? It's like a game conversion of Goldeneye, but with new levels, weapons and even Roger Moore, instead of Brosnan.
Oh Yeah Classic Contra
Nice game mike I just beat f zero for snes on master difficulty the death wind and fire field was a nightmare but it’s fun
Damn mike...you a Wizard!!! What's the next challenge... Blindfolded???😂
Mike I'm more interested in trying Metal Slug, is it similar to Contra in difficulty or is it a lot easier?
Wanna know if you put Contra and Metal Slug on the same pedestal
They are different gameplay wise even though visually they seem similar. The controls are different in metal slug.
@@mikematei so I've seen. My thing is that contra looks fun and All but Metal Slug seemed more fair and action packed.
If I want an 8 Bit side scrolling run and gun I'd go with Mega Man.
Metal Slug is a lot faster paced.
@@mikematei Thanks for helping Mike. You see I need to be careful with Metal Slug
I need to get the Wii Version of the Metal Slug Anthology because it tones down Flashing.
My little sister is epileptic and I'm not sure about my older sister's kids.
Do you have thoughts on Rereleased games getting special effects toned down?
It's very common with SNK
yo mike. love the content
Congrats, sir, that was pretty close in some places
Love your videos brother keep up the hard work it pays off you got plenty of supporters 👍
Very Very good my friend !!! = )
Mike, have you ever played Mega Turrican?
Edge of the seat stuff!
18:51
Are you allowed to use Turbo Controllers?
Officially burnt out @ 15:37 is crazyyyyyyyyy lol
That contra music is soo catchy
Contra, muh muh muh, makes me happy.
That was impressive Mike specially on the waterfall stage. Now you should do super C 😄
Well done!
Damn Mike that was awesome! Can you do the same on The Alien Wars?
Contra was my favorite game for the nes back in the day i still play it. We should meet up some time.
I love this game rented this on reg and one those games that still holds up it's a classic this is still a damn fun game
All I can say: "this is madness" .
An oldie but goodie
I love Contra on NES, I have beat/cheating with Game Genie and the 30 life Konami code then I beat it for real without any of those just by myself, but after finishing watching this video and I never tried not hit and no powers? I should try it for myself, great live stream video Mike.👍
No deaths, no power ups. Hmmm, land of the free.
Impressive AF
Are you a god Mike? Maybe because you are both Bugs Bunny & 70's Joker!
Hey mike, are you a fan of the original sonic and tails? You ever think about playing some of those old games? Thanks for all the great content!!
Respect Mike I'm still on the snow level died 10000000000 times lol
With no power ups there is less stuff on the screen, so that’s a good thing about a challenge like this.
Great accomplishment mike and i m not sure if you did this challenge yet no deaths,One power up only like laser only run and the way the challenge failed if you die and pick a different power up