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  • @Larry
    @Larry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I did hear it was pretty rare in Western arcades, mainly as it had the Puck-Man/Pac-Man issue, idiots would join up the "L" and "I" in Flicky to make it spell "Fucky" :D

    • @Angellmbrr
      @Angellmbrr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But hello you... You 2 guys should do a video together.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      lol, that wouldn't surprise me in the slightest,

    • @psistis80
      @psistis80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Makes sense. It would be what Sega was telling Nintendo customers who got a Famicom instead of a SG-1000.
      As if..."You fucky bastards".
      Did i just do some razy lacism?

    • @GadgetUK164
      @GadgetUK164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣

    • @GrayFromSprunkilol
      @GrayFromSprunkilol 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dirty-minded

  • @thedrunkmonkshow
    @thedrunkmonkshow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Some fun trivia is that Flicky has been featured in other Sega games including, but not limited to, Sonic 3D Blast. That's why on each level of that game the more Flickies you rescue and bring to the Goal Ring all at once, it multiplies the points received per bird...in turn paying homage to how Flicky in the original game got multiple points per rescued Chirps at one time. Also, Flicky was Sega's response to the popularity of Namco's Mappy. Instead of having doors and trampolines they wanted a character where you had more platforming control like jumping on the fly as well as a looping level environment of the home.

    • @ToxoRetro
      @ToxoRetro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Admittedly not being familiar with Flicky, my initial thought was "will this be a Mappy clone?". No but yes then. 😉

  • @JorgeAraujo97
    @JorgeAraujo97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Those old arcade games makes feel all warm and fuzzy. They feel like home.

  • @alexsartandgameschannel3883
    @alexsartandgameschannel3883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's interesting that Flicky existed before Sonic was even being thought of

  • @billcook4768
    @billcook4768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Always loved the risk/reward aspect of Flicky. The more chicks you bring in sat once, the more they are worth.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, I try to get a nice long train going but it is quite tough.

    • @nmpltleopardi
      @nmpltleopardi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love the risk/reward emphasis too! Out of the top of my head, "Qix" and "Tapper" also focus on that

  • @ryzmaker11
    @ryzmaker11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My favorite version is the one included in the Mega-CD compilation "Game no Kanzume Vol. 1". I love these compilations and wish Sega mad a 3rd one! After that, I have a soft spot for the SG-1000 version, mostly for what it represents (Sega's early efforts for the home market and a rather well-made port of one of their earliest arcade classics!).

  • @OM19_MO79
    @OM19_MO79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    About time a major youtuber talks about this game in a right way. Many always complain about it for being too simple. When they announced it for the Astro City Mini, many spoke their disappointment out, some even cancelled their preorder!. I think they simply haven't played it. Sure, on the MD/Genesis is a waste of resources, but the game is still a lot of fun. A true classic.
    It has always baffled me why they skipped the SMS, it would have been a near arcade perfect port. I guess they thought it was enough to have the SG-1000 cart for it, however, they forgot outside Japan we never got the SG-1000 games to play on the SMS, they even locked the card reader for such games.
    BTW, the MD version is has regional changes. If you put the Game no Kanzume disc on an American Sega CD (a patched copy, of course), the character names change, Nyannyan changes to Tiger, it also happens with the cart. Moreover, if you play Game no Kanzume for the Mega Drive Mini and change the language, Flicky and Shi no meikyû change to their occidental counterparts as well.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, I think most of those TH-camrs just go wit the flow and have no idea what they are talking about.
      I never knew about the changes within the Mega CD port, That's rather interesting. I guess they planned for a western release at some point.

    • @jesuszamora6949
      @jesuszamora6949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I can't stand how people talk about this game. No shit it was simple, it was an arcade game from '84. It's a glorified black box game. It's kinda like how people hate on H.E.R.O. It was a simple, arcade-style game that, while not the greatest game ever, understood the limits of the system it was on (2600 and later SG-1000) and was a fun little way to pass the time, like the original Pitfall.
      I swear, it's like people forget that gaming wasn't always about sweeping narratives and layers of overly complicated gameplay.

    • @OM19_MO79
      @OM19_MO79 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroCore I think they didn't alter the ROMs much and left the regional switching. In both the Mega CD and cartridge/ROM version of Game no Kanzume, only the two games that were released in cart form prior to Sega Channel (the Japanese one of course) have that behavior, not even Teddy Boy Blues changes the langauge, the rest stay in Japanese.

    • @fnjesusfreak
      @fnjesusfreak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jesuszamora6949 Yeah, like they can't imagine a time when you actually PLAYED video games.

  • @gonzaloares7141
    @gonzaloares7141 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An old school arcade about I ever heard. Thanks !

  • @WrightOffsGaming
    @WrightOffsGaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love catching the battles fresh from the upload on a Sunday morning, a very rare thing nowadays unfortunately. Excellent as always thanks Mark and another of those random games that holds a surprising amount of memories. This one game was the backbone of a Xmas box for my little sister I put together when she was seven, she loved this game and I sacrificed ten games from my collection and a second Megadrive 2 I had for this particular Xmas present. I made a box and wrapped it up in a sonic poster I had to make it look the part. Needless to say she was so so happy and for me it was a proud moment introducing her to my hobby. We sat and played all the games but it was Flicky that stayed in the machine all day, when I got back to my flat that Xmas night I had that bloody tune burnt into my mind forever.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww, you're a very nice brother to your sister 👍
      Are the demands of real life getting in the way of free time? Bummer when that happens.

    • @nmpltleopardi
      @nmpltleopardi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was absolutely charming! :) Changed my mood for the better instantly hehe... Hope your dear sister is well and you 2 are still close :)

  • @MikeStavola
    @MikeStavola 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So uh... At the arcade where I grew up, there was a Flicky cabinet that was perpetually broken, and someone slapped a big block letter "U" sticker over the "L" and "i" and... You can see where this goes.

  • @GamayObera
    @GamayObera 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Mega-CD port was featured in WonderMega Collection too, which I assume it came bundled with WonderMega (likely the Victor version). Also included in that disc is Pyramid Magic, Paddle Fighter & Quiz Scramble Special.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah, yes that is correct. I do own that disc.

  • @WMARUoriginal
    @WMARUoriginal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ll give it a try in the Astro city mini. Great video!

  • @topofbones
    @topofbones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this game! I didn't know that exists Mega CD and Saturn port, only in Japan I supose. One of my favorite Mega Drive games. Great video Mark!

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, both only in Japan. The oy western released version is that on the Mega Drive, which is also the version on all of those compilation sets.

  • @earlduran6419
    @earlduran6419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That blue flicky bird looks somewhat similar to the flickies from Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Wow, about the reaction of the MSX version though.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's because it is the same bird that is in flicky.
      You should hear the un-censored MSX script :p

    • @earlduran6419
      @earlduran6419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@RetroCore, yeah I heard before I commented. Your reaction of the MSX version gives me vibes of the Jackal Amstrad CPC version though.

    • @thepumpkingking8339
      @thepumpkingking8339 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroCore Was that you channelling your inner nerd Mark,it also reminded me a bit of Father Ted in the" A Song for Europe " episode.

  • @williamwilliam9993
    @williamwilliam9993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bonus round music also used on UFO Catcher DX by sega

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's right. Some also use Sonic's Starlight Zone theme.

  • @luisemilio1143
    @luisemilio1143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Oh look, it’s the bird from Sonic the Hedgehog

    • @luisemilio1143
      @luisemilio1143 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And yes, it later became a character from Sonic, in fact there’s a game literally called: Sonic 3D Blast: Flickies Island

  • @SEGARetroBR
    @SEGARetroBR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! I don't know why, but it kinda bugs me that the Saturn version uses a different sprite for Flicky. His beak seems bigger or something. A great version otherwise. My favorite is the one on the Mega CD. It's not everyday that we see a video about Flicky, so thanks for making it!

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Saturn version has a lot of suttle differences. This is how we know its not Arcade emulation.

  • @GrayFromSprunkilol
    @GrayFromSprunkilol 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As an android/Samsung user, I used the MSX emu. There were nice pac-man clones.

  • @Lightblue2222
    @Lightblue2222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A fun and addictive one!
    I like how some of the chicks wear sunglasses. Nice touch.

    • @Lightblue2222
      @Lightblue2222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've only played the Genesis ver.
      This was educational ! :)

  • @MVC2fan1
    @MVC2fan1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a 10 year old, i played the emulated version on Windows 95 as part of Sega Smash Pack Volume 2.

  • @fazares
    @fazares 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool game...played it on my ASTRO CITY MINI but i remember seeing it at a local ARCADE ^^

  • @SimianScience
    @SimianScience 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is one of this simple but oh so fun games i sitll love to this day. i love a slightly similar game called city connection

    • @RetroArcadeGuy
      @RetroArcadeGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wish City Connection would just substract points rather than taking a life away when running over cats. But then again, they give you points for tossing oil cans and eventually crash into disadvantaged-spinning police cars......

  • @mrgonk871
    @mrgonk871 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely love the arcade version of flicky and play it often on MAME. Although bubble bobble has the greatest in game tune ever created in the history of video games, flicky’s tunes were nearly on a par especially the high score entry tune. Never a fan of the megadrive version of this game though. Never realised there were so many conversions of this game, I always thought it was just the arcade and megadrive that existed.

  • @Charlie-Cat.
    @Charlie-Cat. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yummy-Yummy. This handsome orange tubby is rooting for the cats to get Flicky Mark.

  • @masterlee1988
    @masterlee1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Crazy that this had this many versions, I only know about the Arcade and Sega Genesis versions.

  • @ravagingwolverine
    @ravagingwolverine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm quite familiar with that type of sprite flicker like on the MSX version where you get killed by an invisible enemy. I seem to recall Dig Dug 2 on the NES having that problem. That's no fun. I took a quick look at videos of the PC8801 version and found one that looked like yours and another with more color. Perhaps it had two color modes. I've never been hugely into these score-chasing games of the early period of video games, but I do like some in small doses. Flicky is one that I like. I didn't have a good first impression of it though. A friend of mine had Flicky on the Genesis back in the day. At the time, it was a game with a silly name and with simple graphics compared to other Genesis games. But I always remembered it and enjoy it on occasion, though I'm terrible at it. Nice to see the various ports.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I'm puzzled by the colour issue on Flicky. I wonder if there are two releases or if the PC88 need to have a certain setting to get this game to run in colour.

  • @myflyisopen.8732
    @myflyisopen.8732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The levels remind me of Teddy Boy Blues' scrolling. Both fun games!

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. They are kind of similar. To be fair though, this style of game was quite common in the early to mid 80s.

  • @Colin_Ames
    @Colin_Ames 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This looks fun.

  • @Spark010
    @Spark010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would have loved to have seen more of the MSX version 🤣

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No way. I couldn't even reach the first bonus round on that port.

  • @sunswift
    @sunswift 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Technically the first sonic character

  • @radiantansel202
    @radiantansel202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Trust me, I clicked the TH-cam icon to see what's new and it said "4 minutes ago", what a nice surprise!
    Also, call me crazy, but I ALWAYS thought there was an Speccy port... Maybe I'm just too used to see things on that hardware haha :p
    Lastly, "for the time" is a word I don't like to use anymore, even for today is just a simple thing you can always grab and play!
    Funny to see how Sonic mascots were already existing before the blue rat came in haha.
    Cheers!

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice surprise :) You know, I thought there were versions of Flicky for home micros too but only in Japan it would seem.

    • @WeskerSega
      @WeskerSega 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RetroCore It seems back in the day this arcade machine was not that popular outside Japan to attract the typical arcade conversion licensors, especially those from Europe. In fact, the MSX version could have been given an European release (the SG-1000 version was actually released in Europe, I own the European version) but nope, not even that.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess it is a blessing we never got euro home computer ports.

  • @rasherbasher8203
    @rasherbasher8203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Classic 80s♥️❤

  • @powe
    @powe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some Sega emulator allow more than 4 sprites on a line on default, so there wasn't sprite flickering happening on the SG1000 port. It should flicker sprites on a real SG1000 systems like the MSX version. Similar hardware.

  • @JomasterTheSecond
    @JomasterTheSecond 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yeah, from online screenshots the PC-88 version's *definitely* not supposed to look like that.

  • @retro_daz
    @retro_daz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the Mega Drive version of Flicky, still a great game today!! Another Saturday highlight👍🏻

  • @gameguy73
    @gameguy73 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I became addicted to this game for a bit. I was happy to see the arcade version show up on the Astro mini. Since Sega seems to throw this on every compliation they put out, was this a big hit in Japan? I had never heard of it before the Mega Drive/Genesis port.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, it was quite popular here. The Mega Drive version was actually a download only title in Japan. It never saw a cart release.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not in Japan. It was Download only.

  • @fulgenzio1973
    @fulgenzio1973 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Every time I see a game for SharpX1 it has graphics that are... "weird". Is it due to computers' some technical specification?

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It can run in two resolution modes. Most games run in a lower resolution which is why the graphics have that strange look to them.

  • @hil1893
    @hil1893 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was expected from you to make sometime also I'm surprised how much ports there are. I thought the only non emulated ports were the sg1000 and mega drive

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I knew there were Japanese computer ports but I didn't k ow there were so many. Wish I could have showed the Sharp MZ, Fujitsu FM7 and Japanese mobile versions.

  • @chowdown
    @chowdown 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aww yeah Flickies.

  • @metalcoola
    @metalcoola 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shame Flicky later got reduced to Sonic "damsel in distress"

  • @pepemomax
    @pepemomax 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The reason why flicky on the pc8801 looks weird its because you are using a version 2 bios. If you use version 1 it looks great on the pc8801. I played it on my mister yestarday. 👍

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, I should give that a try. Thanks.

  • @JolliAllGenGamer
    @JolliAllGenGamer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I played the Sega Genesis and Sega Cd version. The instance where those cats were annoying. I wondered why this game wasn’t included in other Sega Genesis collections on PS3/360 or the newer one on PS4/Xbox/switch.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sure it's in there somewhere. Seems to be on every other collection.

  • @123OGNIAN
    @123OGNIAN 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are these the same birds from sonic 3d blast? Cameo thing?

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, the same ones.

  • @Angellmbrr
    @Angellmbrr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:05 "Mighty" as in Mighty Bomb Jack? :) Both games have similarities.

  • @kenwheeler3637
    @kenwheeler3637 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tell us how you really feel about the MSX port, Mark. Don't hold back. 😄

    • @joseagripino8664
      @joseagripino8664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The strange thing is that it should be completely identical to the SG-1000 port, the hw is pretty much the same for the two. Weird.

    • @kenwheeler3637
      @kenwheeler3637 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joseagripino8664 Perhaps the programmer was being unduly rushed into completing it. That or just lazy and took too many shortcuts.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To be honest, Micronet are not really a good developer so I think poor quality is normal for them.

    • @kenwheeler3637
      @kenwheeler3637 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroCore So, pretty much the case of a second rate company that couldn't afford to hire decent programmers. Amazing that anyone would chose to go with them then and expect any good to come of it.

  • @ApustajaGearSolid
    @ApustajaGearSolid 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to see an updated After Burner video!

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm, that's a big one but one that needs doing. It will be done, someday.

  • @jesuszamora6949
    @jesuszamora6949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Genesis/Sega CD wins among the games listed, with the SG1000 in second and the PC88 version taking bronze.
    You're not lying about how impressive the SG-1000's scrolling it. Scrolling SG-1000 games can be headache-inducing, with very few exceptions. Had to lie down for a while after playing some Star Jacker, holy shit...

  • @dse763
    @dse763 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah, at last, this game is here !
    But can't find the SEGA Memorial Selection which include the game ?

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Volume 1 it is on. We are talking a Japanese only release.

    • @dse763
      @dse763 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oups, didn't know the Saturn version have the same name. I was talking about the PC version under SEGA PC brand which also had Fantasy Zone and Pengo.

  • @realfamiliarfez
    @realfamiliarfez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    im surprised how there hasnt been an episode on Tempest

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Too many ports of that one. It needs to be covered when I have a lot free time.

  • @amerigocosta7452
    @amerigocosta7452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lol at the MSX reaction! That's also unbelievable because the MSX and the SG-1000 have almost identical hardware.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just a very poor port. Not surprising when it has the Micronet name attached to it.

    • @javier6233
      @javier6233 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@RetroCore Both games look the same on real hardware. It seems your sg-1000 emulator has the sprite limit disabled, so sprites don't flicker (they do on real hardware)

  • @Midekai
    @Midekai 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That MSX port...

  • @kbxthegamemaster06
    @kbxthegamemaster06 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just watched a video of Flicky on the PC-88 and it had more colors. But then I watched another one and it had the same problem you had. You might want to set the graphics to something else. Anyway, can you do a BOTP on Mahou Daisakusen? I emulated the FM Towns and Sharp X68000 versions, and the FM Towns one had a sloppy framerate. So then I decided to watch a few videos of those versions, and came to the conclusion that It was just the computer I was using. 🤷‍♂️

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No, I have a real FM Towns with a 486 chip set and even on that Mahou Daisakusen runs like crap. Since there are only 3 ports I'll do it for the next video.

    • @kbxthegamemaster06
      @kbxthegamemaster06 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroCore Sounds good!

    • @kbxthegamemaster06
      @kbxthegamemaster06 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroCore Wait a minute. There's a PS4 version that M2 did in 2017.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's just emulation tarted up by M2. I also don't own it so that's definitely out.

    • @kbxthegamemaster06
      @kbxthegamemaster06 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroCore oh ok

  • @fungo6631
    @fungo6631 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think Pio Pio isn't Japanese exclusive onomatopoeia. Many languages have some variation of it.

  • @meetoo594
    @meetoo594 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the game to play to enrage players, such an addictive little game but those cats are buggers. Also, unless my eyes are going wonky there is colour on the pc88 version.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It seems the PC88 version needs certain settings. I've seen videos of it looking like it does on my video and others on colour.

  • @dattranthanh4813
    @dattranthanh4813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do Valis IV

  • @RSP04
    @RSP04 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    3:43 I just checked the other videos of this port and yes, it might be your copy acting weirdly.

  • @orderofmagnitude-TPATP
    @orderofmagnitude-TPATP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like we've found Marks personal version of hell....

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol, absolutely. I didn't not enjoy that MSX version at all.

  • @shanturner5282
    @shanturner5282 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the sega sg 1000 game

  • @shotgunl
    @shotgunl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never had a chance to play this in arcades, and I'm pretty sure I didn't play it at all until, I think, that PSP Genesis collection. I didn't dislike the game or anything, but it really just didn't latch on to me. It was okay, but I only every tried it a few times and that was it. I *do* like this type of game, so maybe I should give it another go. I'll let you stick with the MSX version though, since I think the flickering nyannyan were punishment for not taking that park kitty home. ;)

  • @jean-philippedube-goupil9478
    @jean-philippedube-goupil9478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi. Not sure if you've figured out yet but there's definitly something wrong with the PC88 version. Its not supposed to look that way according to playthrough of this version. Might be the emulator needing to be tuned up.
    th-cam.com/video/SEhOvlDSiNY/w-d-xo.html

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, mine must be really screwed up. It's the only game I've played on the system that had no colour. hmm...

  • @nik3776
    @nik3776 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    **** THAT F*CKING SOUNDS OF ZX SPECTRUM!!!!

  • @MarcBarkyMarta
    @MarcBarkyMarta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is something so incredibly lovable about Sega’s 8-bit arcade games, in particular the stuff released on the System 1, 2, and E PCBs. Most of these games are super hard to find now, but I’m glad Flicky made it to the Saturn in a very accurate port (the MD/Gen game was ok too, but lacked the original’s charm). It’s just a damn shame that so many other of Sega’s 8-bit arcade offerings never received Sega Ages conversions on the Saturn, particularly the Sega/Coreland stuff.

  • @Pai3000
    @Pai3000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol. Pío Pío is the same in Spanish too

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol, I know Portuguese isn't Spanish but it is like Spanish. There are a few Portuguese words that sound like Japanese words too 😊. I wonder if there are more Spanish words that sound like Japanese words?

  • @consty715
    @consty715 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol the chicks also speak another language in Japan

  • @spacefractal
    @spacefractal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im only played this one short. Tune might can been a bit annoying in the end. but in the other hand, im do wonder why this game was newer popular in the euro....... Im dont mind im have ever seen this as a child.

    • @spacefractal
      @spacefractal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If Flicky came to C64, its would property should a look fell something like C64 Kwik Snax, etc using software sprites to the flicky its self, but hardware on rest. Backgrounds might been ditched, but would still have some hardware sprites left for some of the decorations throught.
      On the Amiga should been pretty simply, but should done similar way to the Amiga Pacmania really. But im do think we would property get a direct Atari ST port throught.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think the game never saw a Euro or US release because the Arcade was also rather obscure.

  • @shanturner5282
    @shanturner5282 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do you don't like the msx game

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because the controls are awful, the AI is cheap and the flickering means you die because an invisible item hits you.

    • @shanturner5282
      @shanturner5282 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh i got it

    • @shanturner5282
      @shanturner5282 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroCore oh i get it

  • @forcedfeedbackclassicgamer5499
    @forcedfeedbackclassicgamer5499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So how do you really feel about the MSX port? Lol. I don't think I've ever heard you get that "colorful" about a port before. ;)

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol, you should have heard me when playing it. Man, that version really annoyed the hell out of me.

  • @Getagirlfriend-y4e
    @Getagirlfriend-y4e 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do blue print for the next episode

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Blue print? Never heard of it. I'll look in to it.

    • @Getagirlfriend-y4e
      @Getagirlfriend-y4e 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroCore its a game made by rare at the time ACAG at the time

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I see it has a few ports, one bei G on the C64. I'll see if it is possible to do.

    • @Getagirlfriend-y4e
      @Getagirlfriend-y4e 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RetroCore here are the ports
      1.arcade
      2.atari 2600
      3.atari 5200
      4.commadore 64

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers. It won't be the next show but I will add it to the list of future shows. The next show is already in production.

  • @CommodoreFan64
    @CommodoreFan64 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the only one I've ever known was the Genesis/Mega Drive version, and personally found it a boring AF game after a few minutes of playtime, but still interesting to see all the different ports, and now I have the theme song stuck in my head, so I guess it has that going for it lol!

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol, that tune will drive you nuts.

  • @javaykirk2688
    @javaykirk2688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looks like mappy but with birds.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess it does in a away.

  • @thrillington2008
    @thrillington2008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its very playful with the music and it kinda works well on the coin op and within limitations on ghe SG 1000. PC 88 is decent. X1 is meh. MSX plays Penguin Adventure and Metal Gear better than this. Excellent on the Genesis and Saturn.

  • @SelfIndulgentGamer
    @SelfIndulgentGamer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ah Flicky, the game no one really likes :D

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hehe, yeah, it's one of those love or hate type of games.

  • @SomeOrangeCat
    @SomeOrangeCat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely the kind of game I would have went "meh" at in the arcade.

  • @zanegandini5350
    @zanegandini5350 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've played the Mega Drive version and yeah, gotta admit this game isn't particularly appealing to me. It's like Mappy but in my opinion, just not as fun. Definitely doesn't help that you have to worry about the chirps getting caught while you're taking them to the door, whereas in Mappy you only need to worry about the titular mouse getting hurt. But at least it's a good conversion that's arguably better than the arcade original. Weird that this got a Mega Drive release but skipped the Mark III entirely. You'd think this would be more or less irrelevant by 1991. Sucks that the computer ports weren't that great, especially the MSX, which was functionally identical to the SG-1000. Oh well, at least the amount of flicker suits a game called Flicky.

  • @matttheshadowman2790
    @matttheshadowman2790 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah yes... Flicky. Fuck this game! Yeah not going to sugar coat it. I do not like this at all! Mainly don't like the control as my main sticking point, and having only played the Mega Drive version I didn't like the sound much either, the music especially annoys. Still that Mega CD version does sound a lot better though I have my doubts I'd enjoy it much more over the original version on the standard Mega Drive.
    Yet saying all that it's kinda odd that Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (not calling it Blast as it reminds me too much of that terrible Game Gear game!) was enjoyable to me and that is basically this game in isometric 3D and the main character replaced with Sonic and catching each Flicky requires destroying a badnik...

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Take everything you hate about Flicky and times it by 10. That's the MSX version 😁

  • @itsmatt517
    @itsmatt517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m the 3rd view

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess really 4th because I was the first :p

    • @itsmatt517
      @itsmatt517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroCore sure it said 2 views when I watched it but 5 likes so I’m not sure how that worked?

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe it changed just after you logged in?

    • @itsmatt517
      @itsmatt517 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroCore could have been a viewer clicking like before they at watched the whole video

  • @bhirawamaylana466
    @bhirawamaylana466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    but Joe from GameSack flicky is boring

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is for some people.

  • @RobinFowler1982
    @RobinFowler1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Uncle Mentis?

  • @PartyDude_19
    @PartyDude_19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    57th view

  • @treyslay753
    @treyslay753 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never could get too excited about Flicky. It's a competent but rather bland experience.

    • @RetroCore
      @RetroCore  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I'm not a fan myself but it is a game that many love.

    • @OM19_MO79
      @OM19_MO79 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You need to play it more without thinking about its simplicity. I can't understand why millennials loved Whoa Dave! but hate Flicky. Speaking about bland!

    • @juststatedtheobvious9633
      @juststatedtheobvious9633 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroCore
      Speaking as a fan, it's the risk/reward. Also, the rarity of games with escort missions that aren't the worst thing ever made.
      I'm just wired to get more invested in a game when I'm responsible for other people's lives.

    • @treyslay753
      @treyslay753 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pengo > Flicky (Let's see how many people I manage to piss off.) 😆