A little simple, but I had no idea you good do all those special moves (I really need to learn some simple Kanji). My import saturn collection is kind of small, but when I saw this game's cover art at some shop in Diaba, I had to grab it. It was actually only 600 Yen.
Wow, strange timing for your comment. Just a minute ago I finished watching the Gaming Christmas Carol vid that SuperDerek put out a while ago. Six hundred yen for that game is a great deal. Can't beat retro game prices in Japan, though I have been recently finding a lot of great cheap games through Amazon, including a few of the El Dorado games for DC and the Suikogaiden games (again). My Japanese is far from perfect, but if you ever have any questions, feel free to send me a PM or something and maybe I could help.
@@ImportGamingFTW right!? lol I recently rediscovered your channel years after I lost my original YT account, so I've been going through all you videos... what can I say there good videos lol Anyway, You have great content and fun commentary. Thank you for the great entertainment Mr. Hapa ^_-
Someone knows what's up! Nekketsu Oyako is a nearly perfect beat 'em up, in my book (do I have a book?). Short, relatively easy, simple, goofy, and SATISFYING. Great drinking game to play with a friend, too! ADULTS ONLY, though. XD
Thanks! If you like beat 'em ups, I have another video about one that I hope you'll take a look at, called PuLiRuLa. I'm also working on a new video that covers a couple more, so I hope you'll like it when I upload it. :)
I remember really wanting to play this game after watching this review the first time. Now I REALLY want to play this game after watching it a second time.
It's a fun game if you love beat 'em ups, but if not, I can see it being a little boring. And ah, Mad Stalker! I've been searching for that game for several years now! Never played it, but I totally want to! That and Panzer Bandit.
Never thought these games are so hard to combe by in Japan. Even if I rarely see any of these games on eBay. I saw Mad Stalker only 1 time on ebay in round a bout 5 years. Mad Stalker is on the Japanese PSN. I think. It's a very fun beat em up with good fighting mechanics compared to other games.
Do you know much about Mad Stalker on other platforms? I believe I've seen it for the Sharp X68000 or a similar PC, and was wondering how it/they compares to the PS version.
Thanks--as far as I know, the differences are mostly found in the music--PS1 version is done with the hardware, the Saturn version is Redbook and different. Some small graphical additions are found in the Saturn version, such as extra "pillars" in the foreground in the whale belly stage, and I think actual gameplay-wise, the Saturn has a few bouts of slowdown. Not 100% sure, but I've been hunting for a decently priced Saturn version for YEARS just to know firsthand...I love this game.
unrealdevon Thank you! I don't know where the slowdown occurs exactly, but I assume it's when too many enemies are on screen, and IIRC the slowdown doesn't happen all too often. But there was zero slowdown in all four of my playthroughs on the PS1. As for graphics, I know that in the whale stage, some objects were added to the foreground on the Saturn version, but other than that, I don't know. I've been thinking of buying the Saturn port and revisiting this game in a future video. ;)
The Saturn version slows down quite a bit when using specials and when graphical effects are used such as the swinging spike balls as seen in this video. Dispte this I prefear the Saturn version due to the better soundtrack and nicer effects on the whale stage. Basically, the Saturn version is an unoptimised port which is why it slows down. The system is easily more than capable of handling this game.
Thank you, I've passed that up in the past but will try to pick it up. Funny enough, not too long ago I bought another driving game that's probably quite similar in theme, though more cartoony--KuruKuru MaruMaru.
I can't but help thinking of hentai in the ending of this game for some reason. Young lab assistant alone with a hot wife in the house while the father and daughter go to work and school.
Kayode Alayode Don't forget that squids with boxing gloves live inside whales, and if you ever need a beer, look no further than a whale's back. ADULTS ONLY.
good stuff! I have the Saturn version, never knew it came out for the PS1 first.
Thanks! Yup, a launch title at that too. Seems like you have quite an impressive collection of Japanese import games. How is the Saturn version?
A little simple, but I had no idea you good do all those special moves (I really need to learn some simple Kanji). My import saturn collection is kind of small, but when I saw this game's cover art at some shop in Diaba, I had to grab it. It was actually only 600 Yen.
Wow, strange timing for your comment. Just a minute ago I finished watching the Gaming Christmas Carol vid that SuperDerek put out a while ago. Six hundred yen for that game is a great deal. Can't beat retro game prices in Japan, though I have been recently finding a lot of great cheap games through Amazon, including a few of the El Dorado games for DC and the Suikogaiden games (again).
My Japanese is far from perfect, but if you ever have any questions, feel free to send me a PM or something and maybe I could help.
You got it man! Thank you
The Saturn version appears to have extra moves that aren't in the PSX version.
Thanks for these videos i am finding so many games i need add to my collection. Good work!
Fun video as always, good job!
Thank you--this is such an OLD one, ha ha.
@@ImportGamingFTW right!? lol
I recently rediscovered your channel years after I lost my original YT account, so I've been going through all you videos... what can I say there good videos lol Anyway, You have great content and fun commentary. Thank you for the great entertainment Mr. Hapa ^_-
@@keithseratt5926 Thank you for going through the old stuff and coming back!
This was amazing. Keep up the great work!
trueknightrider Thank you very much!
Awesome! I have this on the Saturn and I love it. I was hoping you'd mention the "adult's only" beer power up. Another great video.
Someone knows what's up! Nekketsu Oyako is a nearly perfect beat 'em up, in my book (do I have a book?). Short, relatively easy, simple, goofy, and SATISFYING. Great drinking game to play with a friend, too! ADULTS ONLY, though. XD
Awesome coverage as always Mr Hapa!
Retro-Inactive Gamer Thanks man!
Ngl, that tude alert caught me off guard 😤
My apologies.
Nice review. Subscribed.
Thanks! If you like beat 'em ups, I have another video about one that I hope you'll take a look at, called PuLiRuLa. I'm also working on a new video that covers a couple more, so I hope you'll like it when I upload it. :)
At 6:40 is that Master difficulty? Not the first option you show but the second one.
Looks like "tatsujin" to me!
Why wasn't the Saturn version given a localisation release for PAL and NTSC??? It would of been perfect!
Judging from what I have seen on youtube, it seems the Saturn version has a much clearer sound.
Yeah, I wish I would have researched it more. Music is different, and I think it's redbook audio, if I remember correctly.
Yep, the Saturn version has a much nicer beefed up soundtrack. It's really nice.
I remember really wanting to play this game after watching this review the first time. Now I REALLY want to play this game after watching it a second time.
Well thanks bro--maybe I can arrange for you to receive a modded PS1 sometime in the future...
Jimmy Hapa (Import Gaming FTW!) I was just going to get a japanese ps2 sometime in the next year or so.
I've seen some videos on the Saturn version of this.
Looks like a very fun game.
But I fell in love with Mad Stalker
It's a fun game if you love beat 'em ups, but if not, I can see it being a little boring. And ah, Mad Stalker! I've been searching for that game for several years now! Never played it, but I totally want to! That and Panzer Bandit.
Never thought these games are so hard to combe by in Japan. Even if I rarely see any of these games on eBay. I saw Mad Stalker only 1 time on ebay in round a bout 5 years. Mad Stalker is on the Japanese PSN. I think.
It's a very fun beat em up with good fighting mechanics compared to other games.
Do you know much about Mad Stalker on other platforms? I believe I've seen it for the Sharp X68000 or a similar PC, and was wondering how it/they compares to the PS version.
I really want this one on Saturn, Crows, Rabbit, Groove on Fight and Pi Li Lu Raaaaaa. GET ON IT JIMMY
Cool review man! Anyone know the difference between the ps1 and saturn versions? I'm trying to figure out which one to buy.
Thanks--as far as I know, the differences are mostly found in the music--PS1 version is done with the hardware, the Saturn version is Redbook and different. Some small graphical additions are found in the Saturn version, such as extra "pillars" in the foreground in the whale belly stage, and I think actual gameplay-wise, the Saturn has a few bouts of slowdown. Not 100% sure, but I've been hunting for a decently priced Saturn version for YEARS just to know firsthand...I love this game.
You forgot to mention that the Saturn version have far superior music.
Great video!
Btw where does the slowdown occur on the saturn port? And also what graphics were changed?
unrealdevon Thank you! I don't know where the slowdown occurs exactly, but I assume it's when too many enemies are on screen, and IIRC the slowdown doesn't happen all too often. But there was zero slowdown in all four of my playthroughs on the PS1. As for graphics, I know that in the whale stage, some objects were added to the foreground on the Saturn version, but other than that, I don't know. I've been thinking of buying the Saturn port and revisiting this game in a future video. ;)
Thanks for the reply :)
The Saturn version slows down quite a bit when using specials and when graphical effects are used such as the swinging spike balls as seen in this video. Dispte this I prefear the Saturn version due to the better soundtrack and nicer effects on the whale stage.
Basically, the Saturn version is an unoptimised port which is why it slows down. The system is easily more than capable of handling this game.
Is the game now owned by Sega then, like the Thunder Forces?
I'm not sure...but it could be...and I hope Sega does something with this IP!
@@ImportGamingFTW So do I! If they ever release a Saturn Mini I want it on it with TFV and a ton of 2D games :)
tbh you deserve like 20-30m views
Ha ha, I don't know about that, but thanks! I'd love to reach a bigger audience! ;)
Oh my God the final boss is a caiman Rider belt!!!
Just play it I love the music is great.
Inport gamming. Menkyo o torou. Ps1 great driving game
Thank you, I've passed that up in the past but will try to pick it up. Funny enough, not too long ago I bought another driving game that's probably quite similar in theme, though more cartoony--KuruKuru MaruMaru.
@@ImportGamingFTW I'll check it out, thank you
I can't but help thinking of hentai in the ending of this game for some reason. Young lab assistant alone with a hot wife in the house while the father and daughter go to work and school.
*insert Beavis and Butthead chuckle here*
XD
Hmmm... Just like Captain Commando.
it seems like most poeple are reporting the saturn to be the better version ...that right?
Its final fight in the belly of a whale!
Kayode Alayode Don't forget that squids with boxing gloves live inside whales, and if you ever need a beer, look no further than a whale's back. ADULTS ONLY.
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An appropriate reaction to this game.