Microsurgeon on INTELLIVISION - Erin Plays
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- Here's a brief backstory, unboxing and play through of Microsurgeon. Let's chill out and watch me get the hang of this classic Intellivision game! #erinplays #retrogaming #retro
Music in this video includes tracks from Kabuki Quantum Fighter (NES) and Lester the Unlikely (SNES.)
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Erin, it was fun to see your unboxing and review of "Microsurgeon", almost 40 years after I programmed the game. Historically speaking, I think many game players in the early 1980's expected and enjoyed reading the instruction manual. Perhaps it was because many gamers back then grew up playing board and card games. In any case, times have changed, and many of today's game players prefer to learn while playing. Still, I was very glad to see that you referred to the manual when necessary to learn some of the controller commands for the game. All the best, Rick Levine, Designer and Programmer of "Microsurgeon"
Oh wow, thanks so much for checking out my video! You have a very good point about manuals. I’m guilty of trying to pick up and play everything before reading directions but I totally get what you’re saying. I actually miss when games came with manuals. I liked the art work and having something tangible. Thanks, Rick!
+Richard Levine - I loved Microsurgeon back in the 80s. I was always disappointed that it wasn't ported to any other systems, other than the TI99/4a. I would have loved to have it on the C64. I always kind of wished that the game had modeled the whole body though, arms, legs, etc.
In any case, you made a great game. :)
+Richard Levine
Hey! The programmer! This is a rare fortune for any game reviewer.
Just curious, do you still make games and would you consider creating an updated version of _Microsurgeon?_
Indie games are real popular these days, and you could totally sell it on Steam and for the new Nintendo Switch.
Great game.. I owned and played it “back in the day” when it came out. I enjoyed your enthusiasm and your video, Erin.
I interviewed Rick on episode 3 of my podcast (The Intellivisionaries), and we talked all about the game.
As a kid back then, I LOVED reading the manuals. It was part of the whole experience. And many of the Intellivision games were quite complex and really couldn’t be played well without reading the manual.
Let me know if you’d like to come on the podcast some time to talk about the Intellivision. It would be fun to get your perspective as someone who didn’t grow up with it but getting into it now.
Hi Mr. Levine, are you by any chance involved with the new Intellivision Amico? The launch trailer says they're remaking old games, and they happened to show Microsurgeon in the background. This was one of my favorite TI-99/4A games!
This is, in my opinion, one of the best Erin Plays you have done. It's got it all: an unboxing, a cool, weird game I'd never even heard of, the freakin' INTELLIVISION, and Erin being as awesomely adorkable as always. Keep doing what you are doing!
I'm very glad to hear you enjoyed its variety! Thanks so much!
As a 70's/80's kid I really like that you're doing videos about games from this era and appreciate the fresh perspective.
Thanks so much!
Like a surgeon, who cuts for the very first time.... Like a suuuuuurgeon...
Here's a waiver for you to sign....
Werird Al reference righteous .
Damn, now I need to listen to that song again; post haste!
My brother sent me the link to your video and it’s awesome to see a game from my youth.
Thanks for the upload !
I LOVED Microsurgeon!
(Gameplay is actually quite straightforward. You'll use Ultrasonic Rays for most ailments. Antibiotics only for infection, & Aspirin only for viruses.)
When Erin said double fist the controls, my gf asked what I was watching. 😆
YES!!!!! Some of my fondest memories were of hanging out with my buddy eating pizza and knocking back Dr. Peppers while playing Intellivision.
No Mellow Yellow?
What is her onlyfans screen name?
Man this takes me back to simpler times. Thank you for reminding me that game designs are timeless, we should be cherishing these.
"i shoudnt be telling any of these stories......ANYWAY!!!!" LMFAO ERIN!!
I just found your channel and really enjoyed the video, so I subbed :) I'm a hardcore Intellivision girl and I'm glad to see someone getting to enjoy it for the first time. Microsurgeon is meant to be played by 2 players as sort of a co-op gameplay. It's really fun with a friend and a lot easier. Thanks for sharing.
I’m glad you found me, thank you! And I had no idea this was meant for two players until I read the manual. I’ll have to try that some time!
She opened a sealed copy? I'm sure there's more than a few collectors out there who just fainted.
I used to have this game many years ago, and it was difficult. If I remember correctly, the white things flying around are white blood cells. They weren’t actually an enemy, but if you travel outside of vessels they will attack you and drain your energy. Since they help fight off infection, you should only kill the ones that attack you and leave the others that are just flying around. Killing too many of them makes the patient’s condition worse.
Not many Intelivision games required two controllers to my knowledge. The only one that comes to mind is Dracula, also by "eye-magic," where you can turn a person into a zombie to kill a cop. It was not a necessary part of the game like Microsurgeon.
Other games used just one controller, but the way the controllers worked, the buttons and the disc used the same signals. So, a game like Tron Deadly Discs or Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Cloud Mountain where the disc moved your character and the keypad shot in a direction, the disc and keys interfered with one another. You could get around this by using two controllers, using the disc on one controller and the keys on the other. This way you won't be running and then suddenly stop because you took a shot.
I haven't seen the game-play of this game since i was 6... 35 years ago!
I'm glad you decided to smell the instruction booklet. Few gaming channels give us a glimpse into the experience of sniffing a thing and elaborating on the sensation.
This video cracked me up. Especially the relatable Wii-esque controller frustration and middle school giggles. Thanks for keeping us entertained, you're an official early 80's Intellivision certified surgeon. Congrats! lol
Lol thank you!
AD&D Treasure of Tarmin...This game was way ahead of its time. 1st person RPG dungeon craw with turn based combat. And if you die, you die! Unless you get lucky and get reincarnated (red the instructions). What they accomplished with 8bits for this 3d craw is amazing! And you only need 1 controller. FYI Microsurgeon was made for 2 players but you can play on your own.
A great way to spend a Friday night! Unboxing Microsurgeon! Only playing Atlantis or Dracula is a second close. I played these game 25+ years ago. LOL. Have fun and thanks for posting!
“I’m not gonna memorize 9 or 10 different buttons, fuck that” LOL
At 10:51 that story reminds me when I was in 4th grade we were reading the little house on the prairie book out loud and together as a class. And when this one kid read "everyone was gay" in reference to a party and everyone having a good time. I just busted up laughing and I couldnt stop so the teacher sent me to sit in the hall outside of the class
I loved body wars! Cranium command, and food rocks! Soo good!!
I still remember playing this game on a big screen at a party when I was a kid when my mom took me to a party she was at. Crazy!!!
I want to talk about ‘Body Wars.’ Also ‘Cranium Command’ if you have time. I fucking loved the ‘Wonders Of Life Pavilion’
Awesome, I could watch you play with Intellivision games and talk about Body Wars all day! 😄
Daht Lester The Unlikely unboxing music doe xD Loved it!
Great video! ... I have this game thanks to one of my viewers, only played it a bit but have been wanting to spend more time on it :-)
I remember using this game as a study aid for med school. Needless to say I had to change my career path afterwards.
This game reminds me of the movie _Innerspace_ from 1987, with Dennis Quaid, Martin Short & Meg Ryan. :}
@@thestwinner680 I LOVED that film as a kid. Because it was constantly on TV in the UK. Back when we only had 4 channels
wow.. body wars(that body ride, as I knew it)... now that's a blast from the past. I liked Beauty and the Beast on Intellivision back it the day!
Nice video Erin! I must find a copy of this one for my IntelliVision game collection. Can't say I know a lot of IntelliVision games which require both controllers though there are some. Liked, and subscribed!!
lol baby Erin with her corner desk of laughter
You did not need two controllers to play this. You can move and fire with just one. And switch between the different remedies to fire...It was so much fun going through all the patients.
Hahahah. "Terminal" = "DED DED."
And you kept hitting the "patient status" button inadvertently. Now you know how I feel with an Xbox controller.
We would play this in teams and one person would be the pilot and the other would be the gunner. It was a lot of frantic yelling instructions at each other but fun
"How is this guy alive" "What did he eat?" lmfao
You have an Intellivision!?
PLEASE play Anthropomorphic Force!! It pushes the system to the limit and it's a fun shooter!!
Yes, doing this on your friday night does make you great, and don't let anybody ever tell you otherwise!
I owned this game. My friend and I played it together, one controller each. Made it lots of fun
I'm really digging that you're now experimenting with the Intellivision! I look forward to more Intellivision games and games from other consoles. Great work, Erin! Hopefully, some Colecovision stuff will come down the road.
Herb Cruz Colecovison!! YES!!
I don't own a Colecovision yet but I'd love to! From what I've seen/looked into, I think Colecovision had a better variety of games than the Intellivision, so I really want to do a comparison for myself.
The Colecovision has a better library of popular Arcade hits... and often better looking games. I am a huge Intellivision fan, but always admit that Coleco had them beat!
Brian's Man Cave Not to mention that you can also use either an Atari 2600 controller or a Sega Genesis controller with a Colecovision. Both the controllers for the Intellivision and the Colecovision were trash.
Herb Cruz ... I am ok with the Intellivision controller (it was my first video game system) but the Coleco controller is a bit stiff and hard on the hand. You can use an Atari controller, but need you switch between the 2 controllers in most cases just to start the game.
Microsurgon had Easter eggs, a glitch that would lead you into the programing. I believe it was in the spleen. But it has been years.
One reference you can use is the Fantastic Voyage an old sci-fi movie from the 60's.
It is pleasant to see a woman who likes to play video games. Keep on playing.
I remember this game , me and friend would stay all night until daybreak playing intelevision, colecovision and Atari . Im 53 today and i still like some of these game more than the modern ones.
Much love you to Erin and your RAD channel!! 🕹🎮📺📱😊✌ Very happy to be up to date on your uploads 😊
Again super duper video!
Don't be sad about what you did on your friday night ! You got to shoot this great video and entertain me and all your followers !
You should be proud of you you are awesome 😁
Thanks so much :)
Erin Plays
Sorry if I made mistakes, I am a french canadian, from Montreal and my english is not at 100% !
😁
Your English is great!
Erin Plays
J'aime beaucoup tes videos. :)
You should come to toronto or montreal comicon 😁 !
Wow. So this game really does exist, and wasn't something I cooked up in a fever dream.
I had a very vague recollection of playing "some human body video game" as a kid but didn't know what it was called, what console it was on, or if it even really existed. But now it's all coming back to me.
So, yeah. Thanks for bringing back good if vague memories. 😂
Oh, and by the way...You're the cutest TH-camr ever. Just sayin.
If you decide to do more Intellivision videos, here are my recommendations...
Quick and easy to learn/play:
Astrosmash
Frog Bog
Shark! Shark!
Burgertime
Worm Whomper
Easy to learn but check manual first, longer play time:
Mission X
Dreadnaught Factor
Hover Force
Dracula
Long play, better read the manual:
Treasure of Tarmin, AD&D
Bomb Squad (requires Intellivoice)
Frog Bog and Shark! Shark! look super fun. I have Burger Time and I like it better than the NES version. Thanks a lot for the recommendations! I’ll check these out :)
I would suggest Demon Attack too. I liked it much better on the Intellivision compared to the Atari version
All his recommendations are perfect. Adding to the rec list:
Easy to pick up and play:
Lock & Chase
Nightstalker
Snafu
Beauty & the Beast
Locomotion or Happy Trails
Dragonfire
Please note I said "easy to pick up and play" not "easy to master.". Nightstalker is straightforward and you *still* get more jump scares than a horror movie.
Harder to get the hang of, but fun. RTM.
Atlantis
TRON Deadly Discs
Ice Trek
Advanced D&D Cloudy Mountain
Major League Baseball
Q-Bert
Clear your afternoon, read up, and raise yourself up to the challenge (proto-Nintendo Hard):
Utopia
Maze-A-TRON
TRON Solar Sailor (Have a scratch pad nearby or help.)
What a great video, intellivision seems like a great friday night session of gaming. Thanks for uploading and editing :D
I have been buying games lately for the Intellivision. These last few years I have picked up Go Sub, Intellivania and Lock N' Chase Revenge of Lupin. I would rather Emulate though with the Raspberry Pi 4B 8GB in the Vilros Keyboard Touchpad Hub running Berryboot Retro Pi. You can use the Raphnet SNES to USB Adapter for the SNES NTT Data Controller and have all your buttons and better controls even though the original was 16 point. You may notice on something like D&D Cloudy Mountain. Go Sub is being offered for free from the developer and Gooninuff is too I believe. I like Physical Cartridges though most. Can't wait to play Lock N' Chase Revenge of Lupin at Christmas. That one is just waiting in the tree unwrapped to torture me.😊☃️❄
You finally did an Intellivision video. Yay! I never heard of this game and it's hecka cool to see you play it. I've never heard of playing a game with 2 controllers. That is definitely atypical. Does your thumb hurt after playing?
I've been wanting to do Intellivision stuff for a while now, but for some reason I kept putting it off. Anyhow, my thumbs surprisingly didn't hurt after playing but it was very uncomfortable to hold with one hand. Thanks for watching!
3:40 I know that musty smell. I think it develops if stuff is kept in a slightly humid place for a number of years (like an attic or basement). I sometimes buy vintage camera equipment and that's usually a sign that there might be some rust or lens mold. Luckily that's not a problem with old games and consoles. Cool video as always :)
There is actually an article in the NY Times today called “Getting to the Bottom of ‘Thrift Store Smell’” that scientifically breaks down that musty smell!!
Shawn Cool, thanks! I'll have to look that up. Come to think of it, my local thrift shop smells suspiciously normal :p
BODY WARS!! I loved that ride, it was like star tours dweeb cousin but I loved it. It almost felt like this secret ride tucked away in the wonder of life. Like you see all this execerxise equipment and a puppet show but then "oh shit! A real ride!" Finding actual rides inside the pavilions was always a treat. Every now and then I youtube the body wars ride and watch it, just relive the memories a little 😍. Great Channel by the way, I found when looking to see videos of people playing adventures in the magic Kingdom. 🤣
I’m glad you appreciated the Body Wars reference! Haha. And thanks!
@@ErinPlays Yeah for sure! Have you played the Disneyland game that was for Super Nintendo? It was only released in Japan but you play as mickey, its really fun! Check it out if you get a chance, its worth it. 👍
Also, if you haven’t already purchased them, I recommend finding the joystick attachments. They come separately but you can place them over the control discs. WAY easier to control games that way. It should have been standard.
Erin. I love your format, obviously, that's why I subbed. I like this format a lot! I would love to see more
Thank you! I'm glad you like it.
Guys, let's petition for Erin to do a playthrough of Lester the Unlikely.
I think your patient may be an IV drug user who has been eating out of dumpsters. I remember playing baseball for Intellivision when I was a kid in the 80's. This video is great. Thanks
All I had was the loose cart so I literally had no idea how to play this for YEARS. A great couple of games for the Intellivision are Happy Trails and Thunder Castle.
The Intellivision box art, in the background of the thumbnail, makes it look like you are standing outside a Toys R Us.
Ha it totally does!
1:45 Hah! I guess that makes TWO of us playing video games alone on. Friday night! *cries*
ooohhh no, she opened an Imagic games at the top.
Inty Michael I've found so far that most IntelliVision games, and even M Network games are properly opened from the bottom.
Thank you for opening the intellivision box. I have not opened one since 1985. Thank you for the flashback.
Fun video, thanks for putting it together
I still have my intellivision and all the games that were with it since the 1980s. Brother gave it to me. Thought about selling it on e-bay, but with all the shipping costs and preparation....etc. My father suggested I donated them to goodwill which I may just do.
Go try Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Smoky Mountain. Best game ever.
When I was a kid, I was confused and unable to do anything put shoot. Now I learn as an adult that I should've used the other controller. Yeesh!
I actually really liked this game growing up.
I'm not sure what is worse, the beeping in microsurgeon or the low health warning in luigi's mansion 3
I love that you take on these bizarre side stories of the video game industry in it's wild, experimental years! :) Those crazy kids. I can't decide if this game was way ahead of it's time or the result of a sack lunch comprised entirely of edibles...
Either way, fun vid and enjoy the stories. :)
Intellivison is awesome and look who that's coming from lol
Some quality content right there! Great work with the lighting setup and production in general.
Really cool episode, keep it up!
Thank you very much! I'm trying to get better with everything so this comment made me happy.
Rainbow Bright was my first “celebrity” crush.
So beautiful.
Thunder Castle
Tower of Doom
You’ll thank me. Best games on the console. Intellivision was my very first console :)
What did you do today ? i watched Erin sniff paper , As always its a good day when we get a new Erin plays upload!
That is some shiny box art. Cool stuff. Looks like a fun Friday night! haha
Speech impediments like Dyspraxia can make some people say some pretty funny things sometimes! My brother has it. His wife sometimes makes fun of it or sometimes can't stop laughing at what he says sometimes - especially when he gets annoyed...just becomes even more hilarious! Poor guy!
I hear Kabuki: Quantum Fighter in the back ground 😉
Yup! :)
Body Wars was great, I got to go a couple times before it closed!
This is a very involved game for 1982 which is awesome for the way the programmer used about every bit of ability of the system. I just started watching your videos after seeing you with Mike on cinemassacre plays. Call me a bandwagonner but love your play throughs.
Mike Hoss thanks! I’m glad you found me 😄
@@ErinPlays I've been pondering starting to do some game reviews, old tech, music etc. But my setups not so grand. What do you use to capture gameplay? Looking forward to more of your reviews.
I love that you have a Felix the cat poster 😁
For the two controllers at once, you just have to practice. I lived pretty far from other kids and my sister refused to play video games, so I spent a lot of time playing two player sports games (those early Intellivision sports games were all 2 player) by myself because those were the games I had. After a couple of months of it, you adapt to it.
Friday night, surgery with Erin. Why not. 🧖🏼♀️. What is this. I was looking for a doctor emoji, and I got sauna emoji. You get sauna today, Erin.
Awesome, I had an Intellivision as a kid
I love the smell of Intellivision in the morning. Smells like......victory x
judith earl and mildew and clothes that you leave together for a long time it seems
I actually loved this game as a tween.
The 80's were awesome as a kid. I wish time travel was possible!
You have a critical patient here mam. Less talk more surgery. Time is ticking.
Jokes aside I played this alot. Stressful but fun game. Did I mentioned stressful? That status page was straight up harrowing to look at sometimes as things cascaded out of control. It was tough.
Cool video ! You should do more retro console reviews those are my flava fave!
This game used to creep me out as a kid. Great vid Erin!
Thank you for not trying too hard to be funny. Good balance.
That’s alright Erin, I don’t like to read instructions either. Also Erin Plays if you’re reading this, I do remember Body Wars as well and would like to hear thoughts on it.
Great video 👍
Wonderful reaction
Retro Gamer did a feature on Microsurgeon a while back (Issue 163) and apparently, the designer, Richard Levine, utilised a fairly nifty graphics compression technique to get everything to work, which he claimed had never been used in a videogame before that time.
Ah, that's interesting! I'll have to check out his video, thanks :)
Erin Plays Cheers! RG is a UK print magazine but you should be able to easily get back issues of it - a lot of its content would be right up your alley too.
Though, to be fair, if fighting disease was THAT easy, you would be better than most doctors and surgeons. At least you have that much to be proud of in this strange time of uncertainty. :)
I rode Body Wars for years but didn't know it was directed by Leonard Nimoy until recently.
Will be including a recommendation, and a link to your video on my channel's review video Wednesday.
Awesome! The game's OK too.
Great video, just wondering if anyone else appreciated the blue nail polish along with all the red colors (hair, glasses, and shirt) 🤷🏻♂️
i love the smelling of the game guide. loll.
I just realized the music during unboxing is Lester the Unlikely. Strangely works really well here.
I would have laughed at orgasm girl too. This game gets more enjoyable once you have it all down. Awesome video!
I remember playing this game in the late 80s. My copy didn't have the manual so I sucked at it haha