10/10 RETRO VIDEO GAMES 3 - Happy Console Gamer

Johnny talks about some retro video games he thinks deserve 10/10
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[@JohnnyMRey]

the world is a little better now that Johnny’s BACK!!!

[@StrikerXL_BE]

Ain't that the damn truth! ❤️

[@CaptAwesumNo1Zone]

Johnny will save us!! We need.... A HERO!!! *cue "I need a hero"

[@FlowFlameOfficial]

I agree 1000%

[@cloudstrife1983]

HEEEEEEERRRRRES Johnny!

[@nickd3895]

Facts

[@ryanpyle9822]

If someone doesn't give 10/10s then their scale isn't out of ten, it's out of nine.

[@beezcheez4515]

Happyconsolegamer uploading feels like a Christmas present

[@patrickrutherford5553]

Hahaha yep

[@demidivine68]

It really is. Missed his videos soo much.

[@abutolibe1450]

Not Really

[@beezcheez4515]

@@abutolibe1450 how so?

[@beezcheez4515]

@Albert Menendez how?

[@Diablokiller999]

Miss those days, when you could game all day and night with your friends and talk about new gaming stuff on the schoolyard, no worries, no bills to pay. Today I don't have a single friend in gaming anymore, last lone wolf :-/

[@hpw19c]

I had a friend who was getting really into collecting like me and just like a month ago he told me he's kinda tired of games and is selling off most of his stuff and investing in other stuff. he's just not interested really anymore and it's kinda sad to me :(

[@andrigames1818]

Hey man! Similar thing happened to me regarding friends, message me if you want and we can talk about games someday!

[@misfire6131]

I have one friend left who still plays games online with me from childhood. I'm never taking it for granted. Good friends are worth more than gold.

[@ankurmehrotra6506]

Maybe we can start a discord group?

[@abelreiscarvalho7143]

What a sad story man , fortunately social medias and online games may gather up gamers from all over the world , obviously closer friends is much better for their proximity

[@RC80studio]

If you find a woman that looks at you the same way Johnny looks at that Shenmue case she’s a keeper.

[@MrYoung155]

Also if a woman cries from playing Dragon Quest 8

[@alexponcio2114]

I love you and your channel so much. In a sea of cynical, over-the-top, clickbait rumor mongering gamer youtubers, your channel is a breath of fresh air each time i see a video posted. Youre sincere, positive and passionate, and i learn something new each video you make. Keep going brotha, youre doing a fantastic job.

[@dynamic2336]

I was in an accident when i was in Kindergarten ended up with 5 stitches in the top of my skull.. That day my dad stopped on the way home and we picked up Super Mario 3. To this day it will always hold a special place in my heart. I actually have put together a fully complete in box copy and have it in a shadow box in my living room.

[@NicLarcher]

That’s nice, when I was a kid I broke my back and my pops and I stopped and bought advance wars. Best game ever made

[@Carlos-sl5tw]

Johnny congratulations for your child! Take care buddy.

[@TheRealAmericanMan]

Shenmue is so immersive that I literally feel like I can start playing it at any time any day. I used to think my favorite game of all the was KOTOR but after years of beating it regularly I kind of never wanna play KOTOR again but I could start Shenmue 1 or 2 for a hundredth time right now.

[@bmshaven]

Shenmue was so damn immersive when I played it back in the day; however, it has not aged well at all across the board. It's sad as I remember really being into the game and playing it several hours at a time. It's probably one of the best games of all time that is the hardest to get into now.

[@alanm6o9]

@@bmshaven thats just you buddy. I can get into it easily still today . but at least you respect the game

[@patrickrutherford5553]

Did you beat part 2 also? I wanna know how it compares to the first one

[@Fascistbeast]

Cmon Shenmue series has some of the best dubbed Bruce Lee voice acting lol

[@OpticLureProductions]

@@patrickrutherford5553 For me part 2 is the holy grail. However I think whichever game you first played back in the day would be your holy grail. I never owned a Dreamcast, never heard of Shenmue and just randomly got Shenmue 2 when I was 9 yrs old for my Xbox. Not to sound hyperbolic but that shit seriously changed my life lol

[@Eagleknight815]

Me seeing Link's Awakening on the retro list. "I'll allow it."

[@shaggydee8845]

🤣 I hear ya

[@happyharryhard-on8644]

Silent Hill on the PS1 on occasion feels to me like a 10/10 And I'm so glad Johnny and co. are okay, so happy to see you again

[@snhvnc]

Silent Hill ps1 is a 10/10.

[@drew8235]

I'm with you on that. Still to this day kind of amazed at how well the first Silent Hill holds up.

[@Sad-Lesbian]

Silent Hill is still the only game I'm 100% sure I'd give a 10/10.

[@branmuffin411]

I remember reading about Shenmue in magazines in the year 2000 when I was 11. I really wanted to play it but my parents were never going to buy me a dreamcast. Many years passed but I always regretted not getting to play Shenmue. Finally the remastered version came out, and I dove right in. I played through Shenmue I and II and loved them both. After that, I didn’t really have to wait long for Shemue III at all! XD got it right away and enjoyed that one too. Now I’m a commited Shenmue fan, lets hope Shenmue IV doesn’t take too long.

[@jeremybarnett3945]

The best part about having the US ps2 version of DQ8 is the orchestral soundtrack.

[@bmshaven]

I almost bought the 3DS version until I found out that the PS2 version had the orchestral soundtrack.

[@erikinhd13]

bmshaven 3DS version is better. It has quality of life improvements and extra content.

[@TheCHRILLCAST]

YES! Exactly what I needed today :)

[@shaggydee8845]

Datz a fact 👊✌️

[@tanigarcia100]

Same

[@Kaiser499TV]

I feel the same way about the original Zelda on NES, just brings me back bombing everything and burning all the bushes to find the next secret. I also love the Zelda & Mario cartoons from back then a lot.

[@ElComanche]

I can’t get over how enjoyable johnny’s videos are. They are SO DAMN REFRESHING. They just have this great vibe. Johnny you are a national treasure man. Keep up the great work.

[@krystianhinz4575]

Just want to thank you John for getting me into Shenmue during this whole quarantine. Initially I was reluctant to play them as I had heard about the ending of Shenmue III from another channel but when I saw your Shenmue rocks video I took a chance and I bought the HD port collection. I played both games back to back over the course of 9 days which I've never done with any series but I did with Shenmue because of how immersive and interesting the games were and now after about a 2 month break I'm playing Shenmue III and loving It! Thanks again for inspiring me with your passion for the series!

[@aniketsanyal5586]

Perfect kind of video for me, hope you're well Johnny! Sundays and morning breakfast/tea always made better with HappyConsoleGamer

[@CoolGent87]

Chrono Trigger, Spiderman PSOne, Megaman 7, Castlevania SOTN, Earthworm Jim 1-2

[@rainehappy7097]

Spiderman Psone was also N64 and Dreamcast. prolly PC too. XD

[@CoolGent87]

@@rainehappy7097 Very true!! Love those games

[@platsurrt]

Words can't describe how happy it makes me to see Shenmue on here

[@Sega_Dreams]

Great pick on Dragon Quest VIII. I adored Dark Cloud 2, and it made me excited for anything with Level-5's name on it. I remember drooling over Famitsu scans of DQVIII in 2003 and just hoped and hoped that it would live up to the hype I had for it in my mind. It completely exceeded my expectations. It's probably in my top 10 all time, and I do think it's just about a perfect game.

[@olliinthekitchen7825]

There's truly one game that deserves a 10/10: Tetris. Every damn gamer should have played this in their life, regardless if you like it or not, and it’s an addictive game.

[@DeadlyDanDaMan]

@@InnerRise Tetris is the highest selling video game of all time, and has been ported to almost every gaming platform ever made. It's still played be MILLIONS of people to this day, not just OLD people.

[@TheHandheldGamer]

I agree 💯. Definitely Tetris is a 10 out of 10 game. Pac-Man should probably also deserves to get a perfect 10.

[@tarantinoish]

Not a fan of Tetris at all. Def not a 10/10 for me. But each his own.

[@thomasharvey3889]

I'm an old gamer and I support this comment. Kids just don't understand. Lol. There should be some respect, if it wasn't for us old gamers pumping quarters into arcade machines back in the day, buying Nintendos, Segas, hundreds of cartridges, there wouldn't be an Xbox or PS4. Most game developers these days are some of us old gamers. So, to all you young gamers today..you're welcome🙂

[@olliinthekitchen7825]

pulptarantino Okay, now you quenched my curiosity, but how come? Just interested in your opinion.

[@alinflorescu7946]

I'm a happyer Gamer now that your back!! Is good to see you back!!

[@humorouserrectis5791]

Glad your back Johnny! I said it once and I’ll say it again, we need a Lunar the silver star/eternal blue retrospective! Lol 😂 Congrats on the family and like number 130 is from me 👍🏼

[@rossedwardmiller]

3:06 I was like “oh an rpg on ps2, I wonder which one it could be” I am literally playing dq8 right now. 😅

[@YonaSuzuki]

our wholesome game lover is back and is as exciting as ever! i was actually playing dragon quest 8 when watching this and i just nodded my head the entire time he talked about it lol, love the enthusiasm so much

[@DISMOTRON]

Is always great to hear Johnny talk about Shenmue 😀 "Shenmue Rocks" was the firts of his video that I see, so much nostalgia

[@nourldean8427]

Phantasy Star 4, that game to me is a 10. The story, characters, cut scenes, blew my mind as a kid

[@rainehappy7097]

Dude, the missions too! You could actually visit your guild and take missions to go hunting monsters!

[@Atrophyed]

Best RPG ever. Very underrated

[@GameEscape]

Nothing like a classic episode of HCG on a Sunday morning! Welcome back!

[@TerribleBeat]

Yes Jonny! I'm watching this making a Sunday roast in Liverpool UK. No doubt, you will inspire to be playing retro games late into the night. Good to have you back!

[@eatvietnam2682]

Get those Yorkies in the oven lad! I wonder if John knows Yorkshire puddings....

[@TerribleBeat]

@@eatvietnam2682 course he does. His mum is from there!

[@TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube]

@@eatvietnam2682 Roast tatties ;-)

[@eatvietnam2682]

My thoughts exactly! Johnny kindly verify this claim :)

[@eatvietnam2682]

@@TheKayliedGamerChannel-KZbin and gravy. I live in Vietnam now. I miss a roast. And Liverpool! What a city!

[@Flared]

Link's Awakening means a lot to me too. It was the first game my Dad bought for me, and it was completely out of the blue. I can still remember the moment vividly. So it's 10/10 in sentimental value for me.

[@Locarb]

You have no idea how happy I am to not only see you're back, but to see Samurai Showdown on the list. I played it constantly in the arcade. I kicked some ass and also got my ass kicked plenty of times but man was it a blast to play.

[@dem0nrage]

Yeah Link's Awakening on GB had a huge impact on me as well, so I was so happy to see it remade on the switch.

[@pachucodreams]

I dig this dude. Very sincere and love the bits of anecdotal stories he places during his retrospection and review. Good stuff.

[@CRedd9830]

Shining Force III Panzer Dragoon Saga Shadow Hearts: Covenant Sakura Wars 3 Shenmue II Metal Gear Solid 3 Dragon Force Ocarina of Time Sonic 3 & Knuckles Castlevania: SOTN Metroid Prime

[@auggirangel8829]

Great list

[@johnhawthorne4716]

Missed you Johnny But was good to rewatch your old Vidz🕹

[@crowzur6055]

My old 10/10 and favourite game of all time is Terranigma on the SNES. Fantastic music, story themes, fun, satisfying (if simple) combat, and great exploration. I also really love games about exploring Earth.

[@srccar]

Johnny I absolutely love hearing you talk about games. I love how passionate you are about them. It brings me great joy

[@RanyBx]

Welcome back Johnny! Some of my 10/10 games: - Shinobi III - Return of the Ninja Master - Robocop Vs Terminator (Genesis) - Golden Axe 2 - Fire Shark - Sunset Riders (Arcade/SNES) - NAM 1975 - Metal Slug - Super Mario 64 - Ocarina of Time

[@briancintron8979]

John, I genuinely love you bro. You and your videos are like having the cool big bro, who has all the cool games. That big bro I never had. I wish nothing but the best for you and your beautiful family. Also I hope Robman is doing well. Your happy console gaming makes all of us (Happy Console Gamers) ✌ ❤

[@patrickrutherford5553]

He definitely feels like my brother too! I love this guy

[@TheRosswise]

Castlevania SOTN and the original Resident Evil 2 for me.

[@Azari_D]

What a fantastic attitude. I absolutely love this channel and I’m glad to see you’re back!

[@timothyhollandsworth1713]

For me basically everything Sega did especially with the Naomi/Dreamcast era. Crazy Taxi is one I have very fond memories of and people don't really talk about that game enough. My friends and I use to try our hardest to beat each others scores, learn the best routes, and how to be the craziest drivers we could. PSO was another one I spend a ton of time with (even after official servers shut down). PSO was the first time I ever enjoyed playing a game online and interacting with other people and the level grinding and hunting for rare items and raising mags was all just so addictive.

[@rainehappy7097]

Crazy Taxi 2 is crazier though.

[@MrStamford78]

Dragon Quest 8 is definitely my favourite JRPG of all time! I last played it 15 years ago, so I do need to revisit it.

[@Adamchevy]

Good to see you back! I wish you and your family all the best! Thanks for all you do!

[@duhmez]

I always loved when playing old rpgs back inth e day, when you got a sort of tough random monster u fighting over and over that takes TWO hits to kill, then u level up and finally u can ONE SHOT it.

[@steveweber7142]

Shining Force 1 for the Mega Drive is one of those games for me. I remember seeing pictures of it for the first time in games magazines, and i was instantly in love with it. and still am to this day, with all the shining games from camelot.

[@USNavyVet_STG]

Your love for gaming comes through so clearly. Thanks for the video. Got me to subscribe!

[@Tactics117]

Great to have you back Johnny! I hope the rest of 2020 makes up for all the crises you have had to deal with this year. Take care, and thank you so much for your wonderful videos. My classic 10/10 games: Little Nemo: The Dreammaster (NES), Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES), Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong's Quest (SNES), Super Mario (N64), Final Fantasy Tactics (PS), Xenogears (PS), Balder's Gate: Dark Alliance (PS 2), Halo: Combat Evolved (Xbox), Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (GCN) Ninja Gaiden: Black (Xbox) etcetera.

[@michaelofthecows]

That story about discovering and then purchasing Mario 3 blew my mind. A 7/11 with an arcade machine featuring a game yet to be released? Local shopping mall with a foreign video game AND the adapter to play it on your console? You were destined to become the HappyConsoleGamer.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Loved this list Johnny and welcome back you and your positivity were missed good Sir. Glad Kim an daughter are on the upswing and mend good Sir.

[@ahhdee1996]

Man i swear you always have positive energy in all your videos. Your the best man.

[@bmshaven]

Games that I feel are 10/10: Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania: SOTN, Super Metroid, SMB 3, Zelda: Ocarina of Time. I mean, 10/10 to me, is hall-of-fame level gaming here. There are plenty of 9/10's out there that are some of my favorite games but just are not at that pinnacle of gaming.

[@swedishvintagegamer7189]

Ocarina of time is actually pretty crappy.

[@almostliterally593]

Soldier Blade

[@user-qi1nn9vg3x]

Super Metroid was a great game horror sci-fi at its finest

[@bmshaven]

@@swedishvintagegamer7189 by what definition? This blew everything out of the water in 1998. If you played this in 1998 and you thought it was crappy then I'm not sure what you were comparing it to. While I am sure there were engine optimization and frame rate issues, it does so much right given the infancy of 3D gaming on consoles. While, it might be the most difficult one to play now as early 3D doesn't age well, it still will go down as quite the masterpiece. Is it the #1 best game ever made? Well, that's debatable.

[@swedishvintagegamer7189]

@@bmshaven Yes I played it in '98 and of course I was blown away and it was a masterpiece. But "hey, listen!" that was 22 years ago. The camera is annoying. Navi is annoying. It's a kids game. A link to the past has aged better imo. As you said, not many early 3D games from 95-99 have aged very well.

[@RetroGameStream]

Glad you're back, the world needs more happy enthusiasm. Congrats on your new family addition and good luck with your current hurdles.

[@1koolkat76]

My 10 out of 10 games are Final Fantasy and Dragon Warrior NES. Those are the games that took me back to my childhood days. I would play them for hours and I would draw maps and write down locations for special treasures. Man, those were good times. Keep up the great work.

[@DuelingDragonAdventures]

I actually had a small tear when I fired up Dragon Quest 8 for the first time, I had only played the NES games and I had such huge nostalgia for them, to see Dragon Quest taken to the next level like that was almost too much for me.

[@td7881]

Before I even start watching a minute in, chrono trigger’s theme playing in a 10/10 retro is an adequate start

[@gravinagravis]

WooHoo!!! Welcome back Johnny!!! Thanks for your all your amazing videos and content!!!

[@duncanself5111]

For me my 10 out of 10 games are: - Street Fighter 2 - Streets of Rage 2 - Speedball 2 - Sensible Soccer 2 (alot of S's and 2's, huh?!) - Resident Evil 2 - Mario 64 - Goldeneye - Zelda: Ocarina Of Time - GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas - Manhunt - Half Life 1 & 2 - Company of Heroes - Red Dead Redemption

[@derekwalter4238]

A link to the past is better than ocarina of time

[@johnhail6981]

He said for him not you

[@vintygti]

Sensible Soccer!! Still play it to this day with the kids.✌

[@duncanself5111]

@@vintygti cool, it's great multiplayer with simple but satisfying controls. The depth of the real world leagues and squads was amazing at the time, well beyond anything on the market now. I had it on the Amiga which was such an excellent platform

[@vintygti]

@@duncanself5111 simple but very satisfying controls.... curling a ball in from outside the box✌

[@G_Rad_Ski]

I remember finding a Playchoice 10 in the back of some shady arcade that had SMB3 before it came out in NA. It was like finding the Holy Grail.

[@vg4902]

I literally have agreed with every game you've mentioned. Almost the exact same experiences with them growing up.

[@MrJimithee]

I remember running back and forth between bites during Christmas dinner, to make sure SMB3 hadn't crashed. No save games in those days kids! Still my favourite platformer Good to have you back matey! xxx

[@travisbutler8994]

I love your channel! Me and my uncle that passed away this year played r type so much and both loved it. I still to this day would love to play a new rtype

[@zawette]

Your videos are very calming, thank you!

[@Palalubong]

Love these Sunday videos, Johnny.

[@rukathekid7853]

Dragon Quest VIII was the first true RPG I had ever finished! I remember watching my older brother play it and one fateful summer I decided to try it out. It is one of the best gaming experiences I have ever had. Over the years I have played many RPG's but DQ8 is at least on the top 5 We have missed you Johnny!

[@Sad-Lesbian]

Johnny is 45 and he still looks real fucking good. It always shocks me

[@ElementShoota]

10/10 games -Megaman X -Megaman battlenetwork 3 -Megaman legends 1 -Megaman 3/7 -Link to the past -Chrono Trigger -Paper Mario 6 -Pokemon Gold/Silver -Mario Kart 64

[@strahm998]

Will always appreciate your content John!

[@juliogodoy8296]

Welcome back good sir! I hope you and your family stay safe and blessings keep on coming :)

[@KixMusaid]

I love your energy in your vids, keep up the good work man

[@PeteyPeeps01]

Absolutely agree with Links Awakening, perfection. Played it on GB when I was 6-7, fell in love. Love the remake too

[@cfrank777]

I’ve been playing a lot of Pokémon Crystal lately, even through my N64 via the transfer pak, and I’m thinking it’s a 10/10

[@vinyldestination111]

Thanks for the video, congrats on the baby. I hope all is well for your family.

[@SvennyMcG]

Some fantastic choices, but all of them heightened by you enthusiasm. Awesome video, thanks 🙌

[@leroycharlesdiazurena9595]

"And I was like: Oh My God! :O" I am glad to have you back.

[@micahgunnell]

Shenmue is my all-time favorite and definitely the game that had the most lasting impression on me. Nothing I've ever played has been that immersive. I love hearing you talk about the game, and I totally agree, the "problems" with the game actually add to it's uniqueness and how memorable it ultimately is. Other notable 10 out of 10's for me are: Lunar: Silver Star Story, KOTOR, FF7, Soul Calibur, Street Fighter 2. Great video Johnny, great to have you back!!

[@delux847]

Love the enthusiasm always! Congrats on becoming parents and we’re glad to have you back. You convinced me to replay Link’s Awakening 😂 10/10 retro games for me would be Mega Man X and Tetris

[@karlwest49]

I'm glad you gave me the heads up on those 711 Zelda cups last year!

[@RetroRaider]

This os what the Happy Console Gamer show is all about. Great video Johnny ,) Cheers

[@IArcturus]

What a treat! Great to see you again Johnny :-)

[@MrAllamericanbobcat]

Great video. Really enjoyed it! My 10/10 Retro was Landstalker for Sega Genesis. Spent hours and hours trying to figure that one out.

[@dark_ant8377]

Absolutely Love These videos. Much Love.

[@Mephianse81]

Welcome back Johnny. We missed you. Excellent video.

[@RadThibodeaux]

Shenmue is such a warm blanket game... The story, the music, the characters, the weather system, the living Dobuita setting all still give me the feels. It was literally the first time a game fully transported me into its world. Even the flawless Hyrule of Oot was still a fantasy world built for your adventure. Shenmue was alive and familiar. It felt lived in, like the world existed before you ever turned on your Dreamcast, and will continue to exist even after you finish the story. I'll never bother to argue against the naysayers because it's so obvious they didn't get wrapped up in its world the same way, and that's totally okay.

[@HadouGame]

Im new on the channel and i liked very much this excellent video! I loved the passion way that you described your favorite games! ;) Congratz!

[@Ddarke11]

The Neo Geo laughs ominously in the background anytime someone complains about the cost of a console.

[@rainehappy7097]

The console AND the games. Good lord, even back then!

[@ShadowEl]

Welcome back! Great list and always happy to hear your thoughts and reflections. Some of my 10/10 games through the years are: Super Mario Bros 3 (was happy to hear you mention that first!), Final Fantasy VI, Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Metal Gear Solid 3, Fable 2, Super Mario Galaxy, Portal, and Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

[@FlowFlameOfficial]

Hey Johnny, How are you doing man? Hope all is well, I told I will be here awaiting the next video, this was as always... Awesome 👍🏼

[@philw4839]

Happy to see you are getting back in the groove

[@mrtibbs2]

Links Awakening was my first Zelda game and I love it. I have so many childhood memories attached to the standard game boy version. Playing through the switch remake was a trip down memory lane and I enjoyed every second of it. Links Awakening might have made me fall in love with video games. My first true love!

[@jsalnave]

OMG..Dragons Quest 8 is the only one I never had a chance to dive into. The rest of your 10s are spot on! Great trip down for memory lane for me. Master Blaster? Thank you

[@adonizi]

I could listen to you talk about games all day.

[@kyleshiellswiki2]

Great topic and welcome back! My favourite 10/10 retro has got to be Super Ghouls n Ghosts on the SNES. I would probably die from joy if it was remastered or even remade. Come on Capcom!

[@msamiullah001]

12:25 I am with you Johnny, I cannot call shumups as well, its shooters for me !!!

[@syardley1]

Thanks! And Happy Thanksgiving for all you do my brother!

[@leonardobauer6312]

Great to see you back!

[@Silvergun_Raven]

Here are some of 10 out of 10 games: - Final Fantasy Tactics - Chrono Trigger - Demon's Crest - Donkey Kong Country 1 & 2 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past - Shining Force II - Phantasy Star IV - Shenmue - Panzer Dragoon Saga - Radiant Silvergun - Super Mario 64 - Resident Evil 2 (1998) - Resident Evil (2002) - Dark Souls - Blade Runner - Diablo - Parasite Eve - Xenogears - Star Fox 64 - Ocarina of Time - Goldeneye 007 - Perfect Dark - Silent Hill 2 - Suikoden II - Metal Gear Solid - Shadow of the Colossus

[@coreymcmanus4749]

Dragonquest 8 is so whimsical, there is just something about that game.

[@rainehappy7097]

The music is so good.

[@Matthew7772005]

Great to have you back.