ActRaiser 2: 16-Bit Gems #36
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ย. 2024
- Roo brings the 16-Bit Gem treatment to ActRaiser 2 - Quintet's least popular game. But is that criticism fair? Find out how a game that threw away the best parts of its predecessor is still be worthy of being called a gem!
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Hey Roo,
The 8 years since the release of this episode are probably a pretty big indication that there won't be any more 16-Bit Gems. With that, I just wanted to leave a comment (that you hopefully will get to read) to say that for my money you were one of the best reviewers in the whole internet. These episodes were fun, insightful, sollidly edited and really really funny in my opinion. For a couple years you really made me learn and laugh. Therefore, I really hope you are living a happy life and please always know that work you did will stand forever even if only for us few. Thank you Roo.
"In the next couple episodes"
Best joke in this episode
The best joke in a couple of episodes
The best joke, like, ever
Still a solid joke
As someone discovering retro games for the first time I really appreciate this series. Hope you're still doing good!
Funny enough, Roo was my former favorite retro reviewer and now you're my new favorite retro reviewer lol
Roo! I'm a big fan of your 16-Bit Gems series! You were actually a big inspiration to me in deciding to review games, so it's really awesome to see a new entry after all this time! :)
SuperDerek RPG Reviews Roo is back?! Well, I guess it's time for us to cancel our channels, Derek. Was a good run.
Thank you, Mr. Martian! That's so cool you decided to check out my little channel :) Still in its infancy, but I am working on a new video. Cancellation cancelled!
Another great episode! Can't wait for the next several ones...
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This comment makes me sad.
Nice to see you back Roo! :D
***** That feel when Roo is back before you are.
less comeback and more brief casual hello before going back into hibernation.
Larry Bundy Jr Now it's time to miss him again.
@@JCOdrjones confirmed
Fox passes? Is that what the kids are calling fo' pawz these days? But dude my ear holes tell me that emulated Filmore Act 1 theme from the original sounds broken.
Game Sack True, but I'll still take emulated Filmore... :)
Oh my god Game sack and Roo... My Two favorite TH-camrs . Have you guys ever thought of doing a collaboration that would be Foxing awesome!!
Infinity Lefty
Kind of. We were on one show together but it's on indefinite hiatus.
Game Sack oh how I miss the video game years another great show sorry to see it go:-(
Infinity Lefty Wait what happened to the video game years?
Awesome episode! Can't wait for next years! Amirite?
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GOT EEM
8-Bit Eric Woah! Next year? You're getting your hopes up too high.
+8-Bit Eric Pretty legit
+Pimpeaux He only posts these sparingly (Or so I've noticed in the last few years)
*sees new 16-Bit Gems*
Am I...am I dreaming?
This new show looks promising.
Pat the NES Punk New show? He's been doing 16 Bit Gems for years!
Eric Brady I think that was the joke, seeing as how Roo hasn't done a 16-Bit Gems ep in quite some time. They even joked on Roo about "who is Roo anyways? He doesn't even make videos" in the last Game Chasers ep. Glad the show is back, Roo! #uncommongame
+Twice The Mega Power dafucks a pat nes punk... sounds horrible
I actually really loved Actraiser 2. I think it's a great action game with difficulty and depth (very comparable to Super G'n'G). I didn't know anything about Actraiser 1 when I first played it, so it may have helped that I didn't have a lack-of-sim disappointment. I went the other way- when I finally played Actraiser 1 I loved the SIM bits, but the action stages were a disappointment for me compared to Actraiser 2. I like both games quite a bit, but for very different aspects.
Your criticism of the storytelling is quite valid, I barely even noticed Actraiser 2 had a story when I played it.
Also I'm extremely impressed by Actraiser 2's soundtrack. It's a very thick, Wagnerian orchestral sound that I can't think of anything else close to on the SNES. I was really surprised when I found out Yuzo Koshiro did both Actraiser 1 and 2. He has a lot of range as a composer, and takes on a lot of different styles.
I just wanna thank you for all the top tier content you provided over the years, something great was achieved here and you deserve applause and praise.
Roo thank you for all that you do. I know you have a busy life, which is why I've been patient for the next review. I'm glad it didn't disappoint. As long as you keep giving us your high quality of content, I don't care how long it takes for another review. Thanks again!
16 bit gems FUCK YES hands down my favorite show. I'm sure a lot of us have that selfish side where we wish you made episodes more frequently but you have a life to live. I know I'll always be waiting!
Thank you!! I've been rewatching all your 16bit gems episodes these days. Thanks from argentina!!
Still waiting on that Robotrek episode.
Me i'm still waiting for anything :-(
The wait is eternal, it seems.
Jonathan Reynolds yes indeed!
I think the best thing he's done over all has gonna be his JRPG/Dragon Quest documentary series...that really was one of a kind.
I'll always have a spot for the Earthbound series too.
I remember you hinting this in the marathon and I've been anticipating this heavily for ages. Good to see more 16 bit gems.
New 16-bit Gems? The Gods really *have* been listening!
Your gods have forsaken you
Love these videos Roo! So glad you made this series. It is one of the best retrospective series on the net! Thanks man!
Hell yeah Roo! Glad to see you're back on this series!
I've waited such a long time for the next 16-Bit Gems! Glad to see that the show's back!
1 year for 9 minutes. Not gonna lie, it was worth the wait.
That opening joke hit too hard. Glad you're back! (outside of echo screens) :D
Oh my god! The most highly anticipated episode of any youtubers is finally here! let us hope it wont be 2 years till episode #37! ;)
The prophecy was true.
Long live Roo!
In all seriousness, it's great to see a new 16-Bit Gems, let alone on Actraiser 2. Actraiser, as a series, really deserves some sort of reboot or even a spiritual successor. I've heard the title Aztez will be trying something similar, but we'll have to wait and see if it matches the original or its sequel.
Such a pleasure to see new entries in this series. Went back and re-watched all my favorites. =) Keep 'em coming!
Welcome back, we missed you.
Man this series is always a good watch. This style of game review is sorely missed. Much love Roo, hope you're doing good man.
Almost 2019 and still waiting.
2021 and still waiting.
Good to have ya back! Gotta admit though, I never liked either of the Actraiser games.
Yeah! Roo is back. Nice!
Man alive! I've missed this show.
We want more!
Good to have you back Roo. Now get started on that #37!
PLEASE MAKE MORE OF THESE! 8-bit gems, 64 bit gems...anything would be fine. The Gaming Historian is good and very informative, but I miss your retrospectives more. You always added a bit of humor and quirkiness to your videos to make them that much more entertaining.
4 years...I think the series is over, it may have no reset button, but it does seem to have an off button :(
My god, 16-Bit Gems is still alive. Welcome back to the land of the living.
More 16 Bit Gems! We miss you Roo!
I wonder what happened to this guy his videos were top notch, miss you buddy
It's awesome to see you again in 16-bit gems, Roo!
Finally! Nice to see the series back in action.
I am so happy to finally a new 16 bit gems episode.
YES!! Thank you soo much for making another gems video!!
These were my favorite!!
It's always nice to see a new 16 bit gems!
Although to me, the biggest problem with Act Raiser 2 isn't the lack of a simulation mode, it's just how sluggish the controls are.... If they just took the time to fix the controls and make it easier and more intuitive to play, I'm sure this would have been a much better game! Perhaps even a great game, even without simulation mode!
It seems to me like ActRaiser 2 is less a sequel to ActRaiser and more a sequel to ActRaiser's Professional Mode after you beat the game, since Professional Mode also does away with the city simulation and ramps up the difficulty.
+Kevin Striker good point
Maybe he's about to come back with multiple episodes. Any day now......it could totally happen. Aaaany day now.
Welcome back!!! Please tell me we are getting episodes more often from now on!!!
Seriously, this is one of the most underrated games, in my opinion. It's definitely worthy of being called a gem. I think it's a solid game with interesting mechanics. It's very unique and gorgeous. Too bad so many overlook it.
It's probably overlooked mostly because the excessive difficulty and clunky controls make it much less accessible than AR1.
It's nice to see a positive review of this game for a change!!! (Game Sack dishes out hatred for this game regularly, like they have a quota to fill or something).
With practice, you can get very good at this game ... stupidly good. You can land on a dime and cut even high HP enemies down within the space of a few seconds.
Amazing music and graphics aside, the control scheme and magic system makes this game so much more interesting than your typical 2D hack and slash platformer. I do miss the sim mode, but IMO the high concept stages and sheer quality of everything else more than makes up for it.
YESSSSSSS. Thanks for keeping this up. Been waiting for your next episode.
Great intro, great video. That wasn't TOO long of a wait for return..
SO happy to see another 16BG.
Closing in on two years since this, the last 16-Bit Gems video, was posted. Is it really going to be the last? Forgive me if it's something you're tired of answering, Roo, but I haven't been able to see a reply from you one way or the other.
If so, thank you for all the quality entertainment and knowledge from 16-Bit Gems over the years. They remain a favorite of mine and will be watched over and over, as long as they are available.
I agree, this is a much needed series due to the excellent amount of information presented with each episode. I would love to see more 16-bit Gems episodes. Some favorites of mine definitely include Rise of the RPG - A History, Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals and Clock Tower. I would love to see more games, not just RPG's or JRPG's, but a little bit of everything.
Please come back to us, ClanoftheGrayWolf!
Hell, it's about time.
This felt more like a game-quickie, but good too see the Gems out.
I've been sharing your "Rise of the RPG " video everywhere on the Internet. I'm so glad the show is back :D
PheseantNetsuke Those were my favourites.
TalesOfGamerz Me too.
ClanOfTheGrayWolf is this permanent thing? will you be making "16 Bit-Gems" again? *crosses fingers*
Greg Brech This is the goal
Seems that goal has yet to be reached.
The wait was worth it! Really happy 16-Bit Gems is back!
Great episode Roo! You do not dissapoint! Like the rest of the content of CotGW aswell, but I saw the gems episodes multiple times, so always excited for a new one! Thanks for making them =)
Man I miss this show! It has almost been a year between episodes, that must mean it's coming back soon to rap up the Quintet games, can't wait!
Glad to see you back, Roo!
That'll shut some people up, for a week or 2. Thanks for finding the time to do another 16-bit gem. :D
rockadilla Guess I'll just have to do more videos to shut people up then...
ClanOfTheGrayWolf Please shut people up a lot. I like it.
ClanOfTheGrayWolf Roo plz... I can only be so hype.
K
About freaking time dude! See you again in one year and 5 months (at the latest)
Glad to see another 16-Bit Gems. Been missing your reviews!
Oh man, it's been almost a year since this came out. Where'd you go?
Finally the best gaming TH-cam show is back! Roo keep up the good work!
Until now, I had always thought a new 16-Bit Gems episode was a myth, like Atlantis or the Loch Ness Monster. I had heard ancient sages speak of the new episode, and their prophecy as finally come to pass at last.
This was a great episode. I hope you cover Robotrek next. That sounds like a fun game.
Really glad to see you back, doing 16-Bit Gems again. Hopefully the next episode won't be too far away. But, you take the time you need. It's your time after all.
Also, I really don't think a game being slow is necessarily a negative thing. Castlevania is slow, but, its level design is designed around the pace. Simon's determined strut in Super Castlevania IV is far from fast, but, at least I never felt the need to go faster. It feels rather badass to whip demons to death while simply walking through. The dive attack in ActRaiser 2 at least gives you some option to travel at a higher speed.
I really miss this show!
Ooh not only is Roo back, we also get a saucy joke at the end of the video. Glorious
+u+
I loooove ActRaiser 2, but there's no denying it's devilishly HARD!!! But it's great!
Great video, always a treat to see something from you - you're one of the best.
Solid review Roo. Now all I need to do is wait a year and a half to see the next review. Kind of underwhelming to wait so long for a video under 8 minutes, but your reviews are always entertaining and fun to watch.
Can't wait until the next one
Seeing a new Gems video posted made my morning. The last game I reviewed was the first ActRaiser, and a lot of people told me that the sequel wasn't worth checking out, but after seeing this video, I think I'm going to ignore there suggestion and hunt a copy down.
I miss this show. Roo was one of the best at this.
Thanks for another great episode good sir! Good to see you're still at it, no matter the interval =P
The way I always understood, the sim sections were dropped due to deadlines. From what I read of its development back in the day through Nintendo Power and other magazines, they tried to massively expand it the same way the did the platforming to make it more robust. However they weren't able to finish it all before deadline thus were forced to drop it all togeather.
and after this episode we never heard of him again
I got this game for my birthday when it came out. Was kind of disappointing at first, there being no simulation aspect like the first game. Once I got used to the controls, I ended up loving the hell out of this game. Truly, a highly underrated game. The graphics and music are top tier SNES stuff, and the challenge is welcome.
So glad to see this show back. Its one of my favorites. DQ Episodes 4theWin!
yay I have been waiting for another 16 bit gems video to come out wish you would do more of them I actually like to watch some one who enjoys the game and explains stuff about them as well love your videos keep them coming
Welcome back.
7:51 This part cracked me up! Great review Roo!!
Oh my sweet lord... ROO IS BACK!!!!!!!))))))))
This is awesome! I'm so Happy to see another 16-Bit Gem Episode! I grew up in the 90's and just Today started getting into SNES collecting. I've started with Illusion of Gaia as Roo has recommended in the past. Crazy timing that you decided to release an episode the same day.
Sweet! I hope Brain Lord is one of the next games in line. A forgotten little Enix adventure game that could be described as a diamond in the rough.
Awesome review! Very informative and fun as always, I loved the introductory skit! I'll surely give this title a second chance, the designs look superb!
Still keeping it fresh.
Don't care what anyone says, I found this game to be a damned near masterpiece.
A new 16-Bit Gems!? Today is a good day.
MAAAAN! It's about damn time for a new episode I can finally add some new Episodes of 16bit gems to my Server
Amazing work as always.
It pains me to think I won't see another piece of art like this for another year..
Welcome back, 16-Bit Gems. I love this game
A new video! Such a nice thing to come home to after a crappy day at work :)
Dude I've missed your videos. What a great game for a comeback!
He has returned :D
It. Is. Alive.
Awesome show as always. Can't wait for your Robotrek review
So good to have 16-bit Gems back!!!
TH-cam needs more Roo!
Finally, it's here.
Miss you guys
Roo, we miss you!!!
Nice to see this back. Hope the next episode is not released next year.