10 Amazing Retro Game on Nintendo Switch + A Surprise!

[@JohnRiggs]

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[@chasonlapointe]

Hey, is the Fixture S2 going to have a Riggs Edition?

[@JohnRiggs]

SUBSCRIBE or all your joycons will drift forever.

[@futureskeletons66669]

There was a period from around 1987 onward where light RPG elements were incorporated into arcade games - examples Black Tiger or Wardner.

[@EvaFull]

This is just another reason why I champion these collections instead of having a “Virtual Console”. These will actually go on sale where as the “Virtual Console” games NEVER went on sale (not counting the “upgrade program” that was on WiiU).

[@BittyKongsQuest]

Never heard of Ten, but it looks right up my alley. Thanks for spotlighting it John!

[@jake7499]

Ten reminds me of Dargon Fire on Atari. The way the little guy runs, haha.

[@matthewlane518]

Lol yeah I can see the similarities in the run animation and the size of the character

[@Jayce_Alexander]

The first stage of Galacticon also really reminds me of Jet-Pac for the ZX Spectrum, which was also on the Rare museum collection for the Xbox One (AKA the best five bucks I ever spent for any console game I ever bought). But overall it has a VERY Williams arcade game feel with the use of color and sound. Love those old arcade style games. Love the sound they made too. They had the best pew pews of all the pew pews.

[@JohnRiggs]

I played that a bunch on that Rare Replay on Xbox One.

[@adamtaylor5744]

Ten is so good! Glad to see you're enjoying it to, Riggs.

[@keyboard_g]

Are there alternative views for the NeoGeo Pocket Color game? The frame looks neat but would be distracting for a whole rpg. Also would want a larger, clearer screen instead of emulating dim, dull LCDs from 20 years ago.

[@raydenlord]

Wonder Boy in Monster World was re-skinned as The Dynastic Hero for Turbo CD. Monster Lair is the platformer/shooter hybrid. I think the arcade version of that one is going to be included in the upcoming physical version of the Wonder Boy collection.

[@JohnRiggs]

there you go.

[@pizzamike4420]

Playing the original wonder boy on commodore 64 was a challenge with a joystick and the game mechanics. with rewind I can beat the 3rd level now 🙂

[@drno-xc1yt]

There are so many cues to old Williams games in Galacticon, right down to the square and blocky font used for the text.

[@VitaEx]

No kidding I was just looking for cool indie or retro games for my switch yesterday and the shop is so hard to dig through unless you know what you want to find! Thanks for this man!

[@VitaEx]

Dang the music in remote life is a banger that soundtrack alone sounds worth a try

[@robertwarf3316]

That Joust-Defender hybrid looks awesome!

[@jcdoors1978]

John you should check out 80’s Overdrive on Switch. Complete throw back to Rad Racer. Bought it for $3.99 and have had a blast with it. Never seen it on sale for more than ten bucks in the E shop.

[@imyanigmw]

Just checked that out. Definitely has an Outrun/Rad Racer type vibe to it. Been looking for a nice Switch arcade racer 👍

[@李재성]

I’d say Capcom arcade stadium is probably the best retro collection on the Switch. The sequel is coming soon too with more classic games including Saturday Night Slam Masters.

[@LayzeeGiant]

Great vid John. My son and I are having a blast with Freshly Frosted. Love to support your channel and any game you are attached to.

[@JohnRiggs]

Right on! I was even surprised to see myself in the Special Thanks.

[@hectormontalvo5565]

If all of these are digital downloads I'll pass I only collect physical games!😜 Good reviews and cool video John!👍

[@JohnRiggs]

some might become physical later.

[@hectormontalvo5565]

@@JohnRiggs well that's something!🤔

[@cortona117reach]

You can buy the monster boy collection and the cotton games physically from play Asia

[@nicolasroy8481]

Cotton Fantasy has a physical but only in the UK it looks like (tho the Switch is region-free so that's not an issue)

[@burgerbobber5791]

The most respectable plug I've ever seen. "Hey these exists and you can get them. I'm very grateful for it." Thank you for mentioning a shmup Wonderboy looks kind of like Keith Courage on the TurboGrafx 16 Also there are multiple games I've never heard of. I had no idea there was a sequel to Ganryu

[@PongbyAtari]

I definitely will give several of these ago looks like some winners for sure. Thanks for the vid!

[@wiseguy8100]

Jack n Hat is the 2d version of Mario Odyssey lol. Looks like it anyway

[@Owazrim]

Some really intersting games here. Ten and Freshly Frosted really standing out.

[@DonaldWyman]

A lot of these games(at least the all the ones that I was interested in from this list) are also on steam as well(always good to price compare some times.)

[@OriginalBadRobotz]

Once I get my steam deck it will be worth comparing, but I usually like to play retro games portable. I do have the new Castlevania collection and Contra collection on steam. As well as the mega Man legacy collections

[@DonaldWyman]

@@OriginalBadRobotz see I am not big on playing any games on a handheld(other than handheld games like gba or something.) So that is not a big factor for me(I never play my switch handheld ever unless I am out of town which isn't that often.) But definitely if someone is into that then I can see that point.

[@thatwasprettyneat]

7:00 I DO LONG FOR THOSE DAYS! Frankly, I'm puzzled as to why those games aren't really made much anymore. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has been hailed as a masterpiece. Maybe they're too hard to make or something. Anyway thanks for the great suggestions. I hope you do another video with your daughters at some point.

[@JustinLeeper]

Likely due to the cost increase due to HD era (PS3, 360). That meant all assets had to be in HD, which takes much more time & money to create.

[@WesY2K]

The digital Wonder Boy collection is incomplete. Only the physical edition of Strictly Limited games seems to have all.

[@SquarePegs]

Cotton Fantasy is very high on my list - glad to see it lives up to expectations. And 100% adding Galacticon to my list!

[@ogre706]

So many incredible titles on the Switch, both big and small. Does make one wonder though: where can Nintendo possibly go from here?

[@83Chrisaaron]

I'd pass on Biomotor Unitron. I was a huge NGPC fan and bought this back in the day. I beat it and there was nothing really bad, but I was totally underwhelmed even back in 1999/2000. I'd recommended Card Fighters for NGPC or so many other classic JRPGs instead.

[@Bobby8451]

I'm hooked on a game called Souldiers on switch. I love that game.

[@relicgamer2137]

Nice lineup John and not bad prices on most of them. Fixture is pretty cool too. BTW they don't seem to have a a Rigs skin or edition on their store.

[@JohnRiggs]

They should soon.

[@barryklinedinst6233]

Awesome video. I'm trying Koa. Keep um coming. How about a video for physical switch games?

[@lordkiza8838]

Can you do the original 3ds Eshop games im sure you have them

[@lordkiza8838]

Specifically trying to find a game I can't remember the name of

[@JohnRiggs]

I didn't play as many 3DS games as I don't have that way to capture footage. There are some great ones out there, though.

[@IdentityCrisis1581]

And on tg16 it is both. They had an adventure island game and a few wonderboy games. But yeah i believe a few were renamed as monster lair and dynastic hero respectively. But there was at least one called wonderboy. Best of my memory. Also there was a game called dragons curse which i believe was somehow related to wonder boy.

[@JustinLeeper]

Jack ‘n Hat looks a little mobile-gamey to me. But also reminds me of a good 3DS title ported to Switch called Mutant Mudds - which has a neat foreground/background mechanic.

[@Shilster1]

Thank you my friend for recommendation's on the game I put most of them in my switch wish list

[@EirkenElite]

I really want an apogee collection 8bit

[@captainkatnip]

Dude...Zoot Suit Riot was one of the greatest songs. 🤣 Should have kept quoting it.

[@mackal]

I too enjoy the Cherry Poppin' Daddies.

[@a2c2008]

I had never heard of Samurai Riot! Added it to my wish list. :) Thank you!

[@blacksunshine7485]

My kind of video! I love retro inspired games and some great choices! More like this! How about a follow up with games that a retro based a generation or two later? Like Hotshot Racing, Ion Fury etc I love all the Wonder Boy and Ad. Island games. Super Adventure Island 1+2 and New Adventure Island TG16 are so good

[@Ghosthead83]

I feel so cheap when I use the rewind function on switch games.

[@ecoao80]

I hadn't heard of Ganryu 2! Those are some pretty looking pixels...

[@PlayasGuide]

Ten looks fun. Never head of that one.

[@fidelsolis6070]

Hello oh wow that s cool. More retro games on the Nes Switch. I played wonder boy as a kid and hudsons Adventure island. His name is mr. Higgins.

[@playdemvideogames]

Nice list but kao has a save glitch does save after first boss so wait for a update (joys of new games)

[@curtislinden9297]

Zoot Suit Riot shout out, love it 🔙🍺

[@tonyp9313]

The Wonder Boy games should have had all 3 Sega Master system Versions from 1-3 as they are the best versions. That Kangaroo game is like Mario 64 with better camera angles. Anyways that Kangaroo game doesn't tell you where to go & all 3D games have the worst camera angles compared to all 2D games because in 2D games you see yourself & the whole screen. Where in 3D games you can't see the back or the sides. You are always moving that camera where as 2D games you don't, it moves for you & a huge reason why 2D games are a lot better.

[@prophetvsprofit]

really great idea on Adventure Island

[@hamadalrowaie6882]

All of the handhelds had the best fighting games on them 😐 TEKKEN and DEAD OR ALIVE on the psp , 3ds , ps vita and the wii u !!!!!! IT IS TIME FOR TEKKEN 7 AND DEAD OR ALIVE 6 TO BE ON THE SWITCH !! THE SWITCH IS BECOMING THE BEST HANDHELD OF ALL TIMES !! AND IT DESERVES THE BEST !!! 😡😤 SO MAKE IT HAPPEN NINTENDOOOOOO !!!! And don't forget about the rest of resident evil games !!!!! 😤

[@bkcollectorshop9631]

Ten will be on my list to pick up, seems like a great game

[@PongbyAtari]

Galacticon is a great game I highly recommend this one. Ten is another fun game both are under $5 and so much fun!

[@mikec7508]

GANRYU "1" is on the iiRcade! love it

[@JohnRiggs]

oh nice!

[@crimsonhowler6129]

Lester from GTA got a hair cut!

[@GenerationPixel]

Ten looks super addictive and very early 8bit in aesthetic 👌 I approve 🤣

[@kornsin]

Great vid sir! It is tough to keep up with all the releases so I thank you for these as they help alot. I am a huge fan of the OG Ganryu and when 2 showed up it checked soooooo many boxes for me (that sword animation? chef's kiss). That said I try to get physical as much as I can for my collection and did a quick check and BOOM! Ganryu 2 for the Switch physical is heading my way via Play Asia! Kudos again sir, probably would not have learned of the sequel till well after the physical copies were depleted.

[@ski9392]

Ganryu 2 looks badass! Did you get a good deal from playasia?

[@kornsin]

@@ski9392 $36.99 and $6 shipping!

[@chocolocojames213]

I've read that Ganryu 2 for the Switch has severe performance issues. Wonder if it has been patched.

[@JohnRiggs]

Has there been? Played fine for me outside of an occasional stutter.

[@chocolocojames213]

@@JohnRiggs No idea. I end up getting the PS4 version instead. Most reviews said the Switch version has issues. Fun game tho.

[@GXSCChater]

11:48 Cherry Poppin Daddies reference lol ?

[@saucywalnutz]

I might be the only dude who got your 90s "RIOT!" comment. Throw back a bottle of beer.

[@derekv6479]

Wish the Fixtures allowed a TATE adjustment. Seems like an unfortunate omission.

[@JohnRiggs]

Oh, SAME!

[@grandspringdale1564]

I'm gonna have to go check this out🤔

[@Daddio8813]

What nes game is the music at the end of the video from? It's on the tip of my tongue and driving me nuts! 🤔

[@JohnRiggs]

Air Fortress ;)

[@Daddio8813]

Yes! Thank you.

[@rogeranimates3357]

You convinced me!

[@MahkyVmedia1]

Jack n Hat has the same engine as Decap Attack

[@AlastairLow]

Good list. If youv not played them yet id also recomend smurfs mission vileaf(great 3d adventure platformer), and the new Marsupilami (like donkey kong but very well polished)

[@JohnRiggs]

I haven't Smurfs but haven't played it, yet.

[@VitaEx]

Lol said you forgot it but then you got it anyway pretty sure kunai is spot on

[@dabradmp1]

Yeaaaah pretty much only Ganryu looks fun

[@dman7895]

Wow zoot suit riot reference… I’d give anything to be too young to have understood that reference haha

[@lostammo9026]

Okay the switch is the best thing Nintendo has done just needs blue tooth

[@dn1179]

This game reminds me of Strider .

[@BigReecey]

I'm pretty sure remote life was done by a single dude team also

[@kuruptein]

Once again he Riggs up another great video. Thanks man! Metaljesus messaged me saying i won an iphone13...just saying becauae if someone is trying to pretend ti be him think he should know. Thanks

[@michaelsegal3558]

I also wear glasses

[@erikcarrizales4491]

EYEBALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kcadventures1454]

I have found that I enjoy listening to people talk about how much they love old retro games more than actually playing them.

[@justinmohan7103]

This was good

[@louisdellalucca8969]

The cotton games look nice, but they are waaaaaay overpriced IMO

[@MarquisDeSang]

Sorry I only play physical games.

[@glitchsister]

How many copies of wonderboy do you need on your shelf?

[@wombozombo]

😭

[@MrPotteeMouf]

Who gives a shit

[@relicgamer2137]

Several on his list are actually available in physical too

[@JohnRiggs]

some of these may get a physical release in the future.

[@mccgre51]

Do you photoshop the whites of your eyes in the thumbnails? If so, does it lead to more people watching your videos? Genuinely curious.

[@JohnRiggs]

Seems to be. So many larger channels are doing it so I figured I would, too. Go for that 'cartoony' look.

[@mccgre51]

@@JohnRiggs Do what works man! Love the content. You convinced me to buy Galacticon from this video and I’m loving it!

[@michaeladams9807]

👍👍

[@derek-64]

There's some neat games, but eshop? No.

[@xvx5872]

not a fan.