Like Jekyll and Hyde, Friday the 13th ain't great, but it goes to great creative lengths to stay true to its source material. Well, except for the fact that Jason is wearing purple overalls and a blue mask, but that was still kinda cool.
The wild west of video games, when they got more sophisticated than the single screen arcade affair of the Atari and nobody knew what the hell they were doing yet. It was a magical time!
Great play through Alex. You make the game look easy (it’s not!). It’s ironic how some of the LJN NES games are actually ones we appreciate more (or dislike less) as adults; you’d think it would be the opposite. I remember this game always being the cheapest game at Toys R Us back in the day. For me, the extremely creepy atmosphere of this game and the items/secrets make it a decent game. Also, it reminds me a bit of Goonies II, which is a game I’ve always liked. Who knew we’d appreciate LJN when we hit middle age! I guess it helps that Atlus developed it. p.s. I agree that 33:22 is a really cool moment in the game (finding the sweater). I always thought the sweater sprite was really cool and how you flash after getting it. It’s a nice touch.
@rjcupid Thanks! I remember seeing it on clearance too, haha. The 3D rooms reminded me of Goonies as well. Even the music is sorta similar. I wonder if it was a direct influence here.
@@writer46m72 I think I was 5 too when I played this and no it wasn’t scary, I remember getting my older cousin so mad he threw the control at the Nintendo because we kept laughing and distracting him by saying there’s Jason’s toothbrush when he has the axe in the cabin fights.
I first beat this game, in an inflatable chair, while waiting to go to see Blair Witch in 1999....truly one of my favorite gaming memories, I legitimately love this game.
I know Jason couldn't be the only enemy in this game, but it looks like the zombie apocalypse is going on at the same time! Those hapless counselors have bigger problems than Jason Vorhees right now! Joking aside, the game is pretty fun once you get the hang of how the map works, and the sound it plays when Jason appears does make you jump sometimes.
This game is considered by some to be an early example of a survival horror game and when you think about it in that context, the game makes way more sense.
@@dundundata7603 It’s a shame too, something that could have explained what was really going on and how the game works could have moved it into the top 10 NES games instead of bottom 10 ever!
My two gripes with this game is how fast you have to be to prevent the campers from dying and how repetitive the Jason fights can be. But dang if that interior music isn’t a great tune. It makes feel like a holy force thinking about my situation as I slowly trek forward.
I'm 45 years old and I remember this game very well. To this day, the gosh darn music is so atmospheric, even with a little bit of sound they could muster on the Nintendo. Cabin tunes were also great.
I was about 8years old when I played and finished the game . One thing that scared the 💩 out of me was having watched the movie then plying this game alone at home at night lights off , every time Jason would suddenly pop out , It would be a jump scare ! F you Jason ! It haunted me throughout the years .
Remember the part in the movie where the teenagers had to throw knives at the zombies? And then the teenagers had to box Jason like Mike Tyson Punchout?
This brings back memories playing this game as a teenager with my sweet little half brother in the mid 1990's when I went to WV to visit my grandma and my dad. I really miss those days. Watching this was a pleasure and thank you for posting it. Reminds me of the good times...
I saw all the FRIDAY THE 13TH movies and also played the computer game on my Commodore 64. The NES game looks cool 😺👍🕹️. Happy Friday the 13th from Vantaa, Finland 🇫🇮.
This game creeped me out as a child. LOL I had the nerve to try and play it in the dark. Whenever Jason popped out I'd be terrified. Even the music right now is unsettling LOL!!!
There's actually a tie in to another film universe - the Evil Dead franchise - that was confirmed by director Sam Raimi. In Jason Goes To Hell, the Voorhees family home is being searched and in one room, we see a copy of the Necronomicon. Pamela Voorhees had read from the book to bring her dead son back to life - and we all know what that means.
I hated this one back in the day. But, as time has gone by and I know more about how it works now, I'm more amenable to it. It ain't great by any means, but it can be fun once you know what you're doing.
@@thecunninlynguistI was asking out of curiosity because I always see you here and everywhere else. To answer your question, I don't think so. By the way, I found your page on Twitch. ✌🏻
its nice seeing a playthrough with both mark and crissy being used and not just mark. i would like to see a play with all 6 characters being used and given the most powerful stuff they can possibly get.
Had a feeling you'd upload this lol. I have never played this game nor have I seen any of the Friday the 13th movies. I just know it from both the AVGN and Game Grumps. I appreciate the *_attempt_* at making a non-linear game, but they did everything wrong. Also, a few more songs would've helped break the monotony.
I personally prefer the Nightmare on Elm Street NES game, which is probably the best game to hold the LJN logo. Hope you will cover that before the spooky season is over.
I'd quote the AVGN about this one, but I actually like it. It's not that hard to figure out if you pay attention, check the map to see which direction you're going, and realize killing zombies = better weapons. I do agree with the funky colors they made Jason; _why_ did they choose purple?
Holy cow. I didn't think you could get more than 1 of the torch! But then I was a dumb kid who only ever got the machete by farming kills between Jason appearances because I hadn't lighted enough fires to see the notes.
My friend: will be funny if Jason pops out of nowhere. Me: Don't F**kin jinx me. Game: Jason appears Me: I TOLD YOU NOT TO JINX ME! yes that's actually happen.
I will admit, I couldn't get into this one, but it's also not as bad as many think in my opinion. It can be pretty tense at times, what with Jason appearing out of nowhere and being much more powerful than you at any time. Still, when it comes to masked (anti)heroes with a hatchet/machette, I think I like Splatterhouse Wanpakku Graffiti better!
OK. Hear me out,.... Does anybody else think it would have been a more ominous and creepy(ier) experience to remove the cheesy zombies, birds and other enemies like that with the exception of, of course, Jason, his hidden mom fight and MAYBE one encounter with a crazy old guy or something but I think it would have added to the already creepy tone. Imagine wandering around that map listening to that tune ALL ALONE until Jason pops up. 😮
There are some flaws with this game. First off, why do they have slower-moving characters and fast-moving ones at the same time? Secondly, this game has the same issue as TMNT for the NES. That being that you could have a tendency to pick up a weapon you don't want.
Faster and slower characters, because the counselors had stats, which affects their walking speed, boat rowing speed, weapon throwing speed/arch (I think), also only 2 can jump high.
@AverageGamerStoner even as a kid I knew it was obvious they did it to make them all different....even if most would pick mark/chrissy cause they the fastest
I never really understood this game. I didn't get the pitchfork even once and I vaguely remember having the sweater once. But my 6 year old self managed to beat Jason all 3 times.
That music I think was the damn scariest, especially when Jason showed up.
Props to the composer because for an NES chiptune the cabin music is STILL unsettling all these years later
Its a lot like De ja vu
@@senseicorey9979 yes!! That’s a great game with a great soundtrack
I love the Cabin theme. Maybe not as unsettling but It kind of reminds me of Prayer from Megami Tensei 1, which has the same composer.
This is legitimately the best thing LJN ever published.
A nightmare on elm street its good too
And spiderman-maximum carnage on the snes.
Well, Atlus helped with the development of the game, so now you know why.
@@olimac82 That would explain it!
That's a low bar LOL
Like Jekyll and Hyde, Friday the 13th ain't great, but it goes to great creative lengths to stay true to its source material.
Well, except for the fact that Jason is wearing purple overalls and a blue mask, but that was still kinda cool.
The wild west of video games, when they got more sophisticated than the single screen arcade affair of the Atari and nobody knew what the hell they were doing yet. It was a magical time!
Great play through Alex. You make the game look easy (it’s not!). It’s ironic how some of the LJN NES games are actually ones we appreciate more (or dislike less) as adults; you’d think it would be the opposite. I remember this game always being the cheapest game at Toys R Us back in the day. For me, the extremely creepy atmosphere of this game and the items/secrets make it a decent game. Also, it reminds me a bit of Goonies II, which is a game I’ve always liked. Who knew we’d appreciate LJN when we hit middle age! I guess it helps that Atlus developed it.
p.s. I agree that 33:22 is a really cool moment in the game (finding the sweater). I always thought the sweater sprite was really cool and how you flash after getting it. It’s a nice touch.
@rjcupid Thanks! I remember seeing it on clearance too, haha. The 3D rooms reminded me of Goonies as well. Even the music is sorta similar. I wonder if it was a direct influence here.
I used to play the crap out of this when I was maybe 5 or 6. I didn't get anywhere.😅. Holy nostalgia
you weren't too scared at that age? oh my
@@writer46m72 I think I was 5 too when I played this and no it wasn’t scary, I remember getting my older cousin so mad he threw the control at the Nintendo because we kept laughing and distracting him by saying there’s Jason’s toothbrush when he has the axe in the cabin fights.
I never got anywhere and I was about 8 or 9 lol
I first beat this game, in an inflatable chair, while waiting to go to see Blair Witch in 1999....truly one of my favorite gaming memories, I legitimately love this game.
That is awesome, I used to play this at night , I used to jump when Jason would appear. this game is one of my favorites.
@@beatsinmycrates Hahaha same! Back on 1999. I would turn down the volume and listen to Classic Rock so the audio cue wouldn't spook me.
Do you?
Happy Friday the 13th everyone!
Same to you buddy guy!!
I called it Jason day.
Same here pal.
Same
Chichichichichi
This game scared me more than any other NES game as a kid.
Yea same 😭💔
It really did!!!
When Jason Appears as Your Exiting a House...😬
Check out 20:40 - that Jason appearance always scared the hell out of me.
Same
I enjoyed the fact they brought back the purple suit Jason for the online Friday the 13th game a few years ago!
The thing that made me laugh so much about this game is when you encounter Jason outside and you kick his ass and he just runs away 😂😂😂
It was his axe that used to make us laugh because it looked like a toothbrush.
@@thisisgoodnews8043😂😂😂😂
Right Jason ain't so tough
It does look like a 🪥😂
Love this game tho for how old it was it was better in my opinion then the newer version
I know Jason couldn't be the only enemy in this game, but it looks like the zombie apocalypse is going on at the same time! Those hapless counselors have bigger problems than Jason Vorhees right now!
Joking aside, the game is pretty fun once you get the hang of how the map works, and the sound it plays when Jason appears does make you jump sometimes.
This game is considered by some to be an early example of a survival horror game and when you think about it in that context, the game makes way more sense.
Exactly! It is an 8-bit survival horror game.
Turning a corner when your in a cabin and finding Jason always scared the crap out of me when i was a kid.
Maybe not the best licensed game ever but it's quite unique and fun once you know how it operates.
This and Elm street
An amazing, and very misunderstood game. If they had bothered to explain how the game worked I feel like it would have been received a lot better!
😀
yeah we didn't have no internets back then
@@dundundata7603 It’s a shame too, something that could have explained what was really going on and how the game works could have moved it into the top 10 NES games instead of bottom 10 ever!
Explain how it works
@@Greencloud8 Is there something particular that you’re wondering about? That’s probably a better place to start than trying to cover everything
Forget resident evil. This is the original jump scare game
My two gripes with this game is how fast you have to be to prevent the campers from dying and how repetitive the Jason fights can be.
But dang if that interior music isn’t a great tune. It makes feel like a holy force thinking about my situation as I slowly trek forward.
I'm 45 years old and I remember this game very well. To this day, the gosh darn music is so atmospheric, even with a little bit of sound they could muster on the Nintendo. Cabin tunes were also great.
Fun fact:
I even went to Cineworld to watch the original Friday The 13th (1980) on Friday the 13th of October 2023 too.
I like how this game shares DNA with the Shin Megami Tensei series with the cabin sequences.
Playing this as a kid at night with no lights on When Jason popped out at 1:53 I instantly cut the Nintendo off 😂
I did this too!!!!!!!!!! LMAO
That game had me turning on all the lights in the house when I was younger playing Friday the 13th
I was about 8years old when I played and finished the game . One thing that scared the 💩 out of me was having watched the movie then plying this game alone at home at night lights off , every time Jason would suddenly pop out , It would be a jump scare !
F you Jason !
It haunted me throughout the years .
Remember the part in the movie where the teenagers had to throw knives at the zombies?
And then the teenagers had to box Jason like Mike Tyson Punchout?
This brings back memories playing this game as a teenager with my sweet little half brother in the mid 1990's when I went to WV to visit my grandma and my dad. I really miss those days. Watching this was a pleasure and thank you for posting it. Reminds me of the good times...
I saw all the FRIDAY THE 13TH movies
and also played the computer game on
my Commodore 64.
The NES game looks cool 😺👍🕹️.
Happy Friday the 13th from Vantaa, Finland 🇫🇮.
I was a fan of the C64 game. A friend had it, and we used to play just to hear the screams.
Happy Friday the 13th!
After all these years this game is memorable and still shines, a classic.
You were just too good for Jason. You didn't leave him any kills. I guess you're the reason why I'll be settling for Subway. Good Friday the 13th btw.
This game creeped me out as a child. LOL I had the nerve to try and play it in the dark. Whenever Jason popped out I'd be terrified. Even the music right now is unsettling LOL!!!
omg... My Friday and Saturday nights used to look like this. The good days. :)
That cheap shot Jason gets as he swims past you in the lake always pissed me off.
On my way to the original camp crystal lake on Friday the 13th.
This will always be one of my favorite games
How fitting to play this today!
There's actually a tie in to another film universe - the Evil Dead franchise - that was confirmed by director Sam Raimi. In Jason Goes To Hell, the Voorhees family home is being searched and in one room, we see a copy of the Necronomicon. Pamela Voorhees had read from the book to bring her dead son back to life - and we all know what that means.
... that we may one day get a sequel of Ash chainsawing through Jason's head before blowing him away with an S-Mart shotgun?
I had this game when I was young and only used to play it at night. It scared 😱 the crap out of me.
Happy Friday The 13th! I just watched the movie today. Hopefully this’ll cure what ails me.
I hated this one back in the day. But, as time has gone by and I know more about how it works now, I'm more amenable to it. It ain't great by any means, but it can be fun once you know what you're doing.
The cabin music is so haunting
I watch the AVGN episode of this game every Friday the 13th, including today.
Whenever Jason showed up you were screwed😅😢 My neighbor had this one back in the late 80s I would go over there and play
This is my favorite game of all time🤟
My aunt got me this for a bday...game did scare me as a kid cause Jason would pop outta nowhere. Did beat it with game genie codes tho.
Do you have any intention on starting a gaming channel or not?
@@jayskicksnfits9372no? Was I supposed to?
@@thecunninlynguistI was asking out of curiosity because I always see you here and everywhere else.
To answer your question, I don't think so.
By the way, I found your page on Twitch. ✌🏻
@@jayskicksnfits9372 haha i see. I'm just a fellow gamer
Happy Friday the 13th
Doing Friday the 13th on Friday the 13th, cool!😮
I always love commitment to the bit 👍
its nice seeing a playthrough with both mark and crissy being used and not just mark. i would like to see a play with all 6 characters being used and given the most powerful stuff they can possibly get.
Had a feeling you'd upload this lol.
I have never played this game nor have I seen any of the Friday the 13th movies. I just know it from both the AVGN and Game Grumps.
I appreciate the *_attempt_* at making a non-linear game, but they did everything wrong. Also, a few more songs would've helped break the monotony.
Jason zooming through the water like a speedboat will never not be funny to me lol.
The music always creeped me out the most.
When I was little I thought his Axe was some giant toothbrush. 😆
When I first played it I admit scared me The music Jason coming out Of places still one of the best games ever even my niece loves it
You lost 1 children I'm sorry you'll have to do it again (But seriously though this is the best technical playthrough ive seen)
Thanks!
Great 👍🏻 game. Ohh the nostalgia. I want to go back 🙂↕️🙂↕️🙂↕️🙂↕️
Shit, yeah. You're relentless, in a great way.
Lol @ the cosby shirt bestowing added protection vs jasons machete😂
Music gets me still til this day😂
This is one of those few game where I didn't care how much it sucked, because I loved it anyway.
I personally prefer the Nightmare on Elm Street NES game, which is probably the best game to hold the LJN logo. Hope you will cover that before the spooky season is over.
Yeah, Nightmare on Elm Street for NES wasn't too bad. Not *_great,_* but it's better than this garbage lol.
I'd say that's a pretty safe bet ;) I liked that one too.
I'd quote the AVGN about this one, but I actually like it. It's not that hard to figure out if you pay attention, check the map to see which direction you're going, and realize killing zombies = better weapons. I do agree with the funky colors they made Jason; _why_ did they choose purple?
Holy cow. I didn't think you could get more than 1 of the torch!
But then I was a dumb kid who only ever got the machete by farming kills between Jason appearances because I hadn't lighted enough fires to see the notes.
That music brings me back 35 years
Happy Friday the 13th!💀
I'm about to play this game right now
Happy Friday the 13th, and Happy Birthday to the US Navy. 248 years protecting the seas.
This game would be scary if you played it in the dark back then,lol. 0:42 😊
Crazy how far video games have come
I'm about to play it now...
Without a doubt, LJN released games for the NES that other companies ignored (Karate Kid, Elm Street, Friday the 13, Jaws, Back to the future, T2)
Oh! Well, now it all makes perfect sense.
I remember finally completing this game and seeing this lackluster of an ending. Come on! Don't hold out on me like that!
What perfect day.
lol "WE'RE NOT TELLING!!"
Never beat the game, but it would spook me, especially Jason's mom head floating around.
My friend: will be funny if Jason pops out of nowhere.
Me: Don't F**kin jinx me.
Game: Jason appears
Me: I TOLD YOU NOT TO JINX ME!
yes that's actually happen.
31:52- scared the pisss out of me LOL
Ahh
I see we had a similar idea today.
HAPPY SPOOK DAY!
I will admit, I couldn't get into this one, but it's also not as bad as many think in my opinion. It can be pretty tense at times, what with Jason appearing out of nowhere and being much more powerful than you at any time. Still, when it comes to masked (anti)heroes with a hatchet/machette, I think I like Splatterhouse Wanpakku Graffiti better!
Sick graphics
I remember my grandfather got me this game for Christmas in the late 80's. Love this game but it was soo damn hard too kill Jason.
Excellent 😀👍🏻🕹🎮 🎉🎉
I got scared every time I play this game even more at night
I was just playing this earlier.
OK. Hear me out,....
Does anybody else think it would have been a more ominous and creepy(ier) experience to remove the cheesy zombies, birds and other enemies like that with the exception of, of course, Jason, his hidden mom fight and MAYBE one encounter with a crazy old guy or something but I think it would have added to the already creepy tone. Imagine wandering around that map listening to that tune ALL ALONE until Jason pops up. 😮
Soundtrack ♥️
Gameplay 😁
Difficulty😱
I watched the AVGN "Friday the 13th" episode so many times that this video now serves as ASMR for me.
I once encountered Jason in one of those big cabins. I thought he only appeared in the councelors cabins. It was scary :S
HAPPY Friday the 13th
You can beat this game in like 5 minutes.
Sh...
Guess im watching this with the lights _on_
There are some flaws with this game. First off, why do they have slower-moving characters and fast-moving ones at the same time? Secondly, this game has the same issue as TMNT for the NES. That being that you could have a tendency to pick up a weapon you don't want.
Another issue they share is that they both suck horribly.
Faster and slower characters, because the counselors had stats, which affects their walking speed, boat rowing speed, weapon throwing speed/arch (I think), also only 2 can jump high.
@AverageGamerStoner even as a kid I knew it was obvious they did it to make them all different....even if most would pick mark/chrissy cause they the fastest
@@thecunninlynguist I always picked Mark or Chrissy.
@@VahanNisanianPretty much everyone else sucks.
Aww my cousin still jealous that i was the only one of us to beat this game 👍🏽
Love the ki ki ki ma ma ma theme from the movies
Haven't seen this one in a while 😮😮😊😊
Spooky game on spooky month of a spooky day
I never really understood this game. I didn't get the pitchfork even once and I vaguely remember having the sweater once. But my 6 year old self managed to beat Jason all 3 times.
This was a game i couldnt wait to get as a kid. Got it , played it for 2 mins and said " This games a piece of shit!" Lol
Até a música me dava medo. Cada carregamento de tela era um calafrio. Quando Jason apareceu, eu nunca mais entrei no jogo 😂😂😂
This game had the most creepiest soundtrack