Black Tiger Arcade Game Review - MAMECADE

[@GamerMastodon]

I played this in the late 80's in Valrico, FL. It was inside a Magik Market C-Store next to Skate or Die. Next to the C-Store was The Cove Skate Shop. I would skate up to the skateshop admire all the tony hawk boards and independent trucks, then get junk food from the C-store and and play the crap out of these arcades. A great capcom gem. What time to be alive it was.

[@Rod_I._Rigo]

I have this game for the PS2 and I am Addicted to it! It is very similar to the arcade version in almost every way. In the arcade version the blue-and later orangish-"jelly-like" things stay longer on screen where as in the PS2 version, if they go off screen they disappear. Also, the guys with shield and Axe, if they hit you and you don't have a potion you get poisoned! The Venus fly trap things that pop up, regardless of color will poison you as well! If you get poisoned you lose your ranged weapon: the daggers! Oh, by the way, you missed several "hidden" things! Right from the start, go to the left and break the wall to reveal a "beehive" looking object. It gives you 30 more seconds of time! In the first dungeon, also go to the left and break that wall to reveal an item that gives you more points! And, just behind the last shop keeper, to the left as well, break the wall to reveal an elephant that gives you 500 zenny! Like I said, I LOVE this game!!!

[@azalin19751975]

Thank you for reminding me of this!!! Black Tiger and Wardner ate ALOT of my quarters back in the day!

[@iankempster7007]

Love this gem of a game. Pumped a lot of quarters into it back in the day. Glad I have a raspberry Pi.

[@80sHeavyMetalNerd]

in 1996 my best friend,'s dad closed his arcade store and this cabinet ended up at my brothers rehearsal studio.5-6 months later i would finish it with closed eyes.my favorite arcade along with bubble.these were the best years of my life.

[@jkessler410]

Always one of my favorite Arcade games, never understood why we never saw more of it from Capcom.

[@TheTimelapseTraveler]

Probably my favorite arcade game of all time. I have first played it back in 1989 and fell in love with it right away. I remember being able to beat the whole game on a single quarter and even end up with more lives after beating the final boss than the three that I started with. I wonder if I could still do that if I picked up this game today?

[@videogameboutique2196]

I grew up playing this game as a kid in the 80's One of my favorite for nostalgia.

[@danielkelly6523]

I installed my Black Tiger PCB in a big cocktail cabinet i restored this week. It's such a great game.

[@MAMECADE]

It's great to see classics from the 80's on modern consoles.

[@GotGame]

such a classic loved that game one of my favs for sure. i can't believe we never saw more games like it.

[@bossmanboss3087]

One the best games of it's time, I remember the first time I played it, I believe it was on Sega Genesis at the store hills lol,, love that game so much great memories

[@Rin8Kin]

This game gave a lot of inspiration to many generations of game developers. One of my most favorite game =)

[@MAMECADE]

Thank you Trencher. I appreciate the support.

[@74Spyderman]

I remember beating this game as a kid. Local store within walking distance of my house always had one arcade game. This one became an obsession. Hard as hell but loved it! And this guy forgot to hit the walls. There were always hidden items in them.

[@JesseH76]

I'm guessing it was either recommended or I more than likely thought the name "Black Tiger" sounded interesting so I added it, then forgot about it. Kind of reminds me "Magic Sword" by Capcom or "Rastan" in the gameplay. It's very cool that you can upgrade weapons and armor in this one, though. Thanks for the excellent review, you got the voice talent and knowledge to make some great reviews.

[@natesaibot]

Just got this on Capcom Arcade Stadium 2 and it's a lot of fun. Surprised it was never ported to NES or SNES.

[@JesseH76]

Usually all my mame roms are classic I enjoyed when I was younger, but oddly enough I had this in my collection, and I honestly have no idea how I heard about it or why it was there so it's funny you are showing this in a review. I had no clue where it came from, but I enjoyed it and played it for about an hour. lol

[@SuperHighTechGamer]

This was classic Capcom! I liked the sound fx from arcade board that ran these games.

[@chadc437]

I remember playing this at the local bowling alley as a kid! Thanks for the video. Subscribed.

[@MAMECADE]

Black Tiger was one of those games that was so easy to just start playing.

[@MAMECADE]

Yeah, it was common by 1987 to design games that ate your quarters to continue. The list goes on and on.

[@iankempster7007]

Spent a small fortune on this game. Loved it.

[@shockwavetherobot01]

Great review! This is my cousin's favorite game. He could beat the game on one quarter back in the day. I was lucky if I could get past the first level on one quarter. Can you do a tour of your home arcade? (All the games you currently have set up?)

[@leroyvisiongames2294]

I just helped the staff at my local arcade solder a free play button to a Black Tiger arcade machine. Fun game indeed, and one of 2 games I decided to try because it was referenced in other media (Black Tiger played a big role in the book Ready Player One; The other of the 2 games is Clash at Demonhead and we all know what movie/comic series made me want that game......)

[@DlNKYDANA]

Great review! I didn't know much about this game until hearing the references to it in Ready Player One. Now I need to play it!

[@TheCastellan]

Anyone else thought the hero's mace fired spikes, when the blades were flying? I always did as a kid. And it was odd seeing the side cabinet art the hero was missing an arm, and was replaced with the mace, attached at the shoulder. o.o

[@TheCompletionist]

Less than a year ago, my best friends and I were actually playing this game and we were doing fairly well in it, until we reached the boss of stage 4 which is some kind of lizard knight or dragon knight, no matter how hard we tried we just couldn't beat him, we were hitting him but never ever noticed his vitality go down, we use to watch other youtube videos about it but they didn't really help, eventually I'll get back to this and give it a legitimate shot.

[@angrytheclown801]

Had one of these come through my work several years back. I had just gotten paid and could afford it, but the boss had a rule where we couldn't buy anything unless it had an hour on the floor for the customers. Was so pissed.

[@FawltyStudios]

An awesome arcade classic. I'm certain I've seen several enemies from this game included in Mushroom Kingdom Fusion. Thanks for showing it!

[@MAMECADE]

The Japanese version makes enemies a bit hard but they really turn the screws on you by making weapons and armor much more expensive than the US and European versions.

[@moviemetalhead]

Never did catch this one in arcades, but Magic Sword was just good.. Another great review Mame..

[@Laziter73]

First arcade game that I actually completed without losing a single life.. Man was that expensive to master.

[@jboypacman]

Played this in the arcades years ago and it was tough.

[@specialformula14]

Wicked game. I love how the sound effects pop loud on this game.

[@PhilipMarcYT]

Played it for free on my 360 (via Capcom Arcade Cabinet) and loved it. Must have finished it within 30mins or 60mins, I'd say. Pity so few know about it.

[@cliffjumper1984]

and you know what? It's great to see a YT'er with a high view channel who gives responses like this too. I do a lot of retro video game stuff on my channel. But I can't deliver like you do, and not stumble on my words :/.

[@MAMECADE]

Always loved the early Capcom arcade games.

[@ShapeyFiend]

This one was pretty popular back in the day and with good reason. It's tough, but fair. With practice you could get a nice long game from each credit.

[@Diamondfist1]

This has elements of Zeliard, and Ghosts & Goblins. It's an interesting game, and I agree, the fossils in the wall look cool. I hope you are well!

[@MAMECADE]

Thank you Akex, trying to make the content more pleasing.

[@MAMECADE]

All things of my childhood seem sharper than they actually are today.

[@1luarluar1]

I just hope that someone will replicate the hardware with a FPGA so to have a perfect replica of the arcade...fantastic game!

[@MAMECADE]

It's pretty cool that Capcom kept Zenny through so many games. I wonder how many Zenny it costs Ryu to dry clean his karate Gi?

[@Polaventris]

Looks like a very cool concept for an arcade game. I'll have to try out the C64 version and see how they did with that port.

[@makaveli4205]

One of the best arcade games of all time.

[@HypercatZ]

I loved-hated this game in the late eighties. Thanks for the review! Now I look at it again I notice quite a resemblance among the helmet of this game and the helmet of Skyrim.

[@MAMECADE]

Yeah, every so off that helmet makes a comeback. I expect another resurgence of it some where between 2020-2025. I can't wait!!!

[@MAMECADE]

That's interesting, I wonder how it got in there if you didn't select it. I'd glad you have it and enjoy it.

[@RetroGameView]

That looks like a bit of fun, but it also looks like they definitely designed it to eat up quarters.

[@stuntman_mike]

I have this on the PS3 Capcom Arcade Cabinet but have yet to play it but it does look interesting!

[@MAMECADE]

I did do a review of BC's Quest for Tires, the prequel to Grog's Revenge and I've been wanting to follow it up with GR ever since.

[@1bonano]

Love your video bother. Please keep making them!!!!!!!!

[@sonic4482]

I was browsing my inbox today when I noticed that this little video was sent to me. As far as I know I have not subscribed...which is an actual shame! Thanks to this video being brought to my attention I can remedy that right away. Do you take arcade game recommendations? I got a few that I love to play every now and again. With that aside the video is much more professionally done than what I initially thought. Normally videos that get sent to me are of low quality but from what I can tell, this is far from the case. The audio for the voice could be raised abit more over the arcade game sounds but other than that this is an excellent video and I can't wait to see what you do in the future. I will be watching!

[@redpanda416]

damn, this is a very well made game,consider it's released in 1987,the quality is way better than some of the later sega genesis or SNES games.

[@Trencher1375]

Looks like a great game! Great review as well.

[@alex76gr]

Nice presentation! Way to go buddy.

[@MAMECADE]

I remember Tank Force, very reminiscent to the tank level in Tron.

[@johnpiomamecade5903]

***** Thank you for the comment, I'll always open to request.

[@bombjack1984]

Hit the walls at the start of the level (and dungeon) to find bonus items, Castlevania style.

[@MAMECADE]

***** I didn't even notice the high score. Doh!!!

[@MAMECADE]

I had looked at Cadash a while ago. It certainly is review worthy, thanks.

[@MAMECADE]

The real question is... What retro game wasn't featured in "Ready Player One"?

[@iankempster7007]

Amazing game , spent a fortune on it.

[@docmoneygrip]

Just got your email, MAMECADE, and I recently subbed. Keep up the good work!

[@yatarookayama8329]

i like a lot this game and to this day is still cool

[@MAMECADE]

50 hours!!! That is crazy.

[@crowjre00]

Wow I remember playing this so long ago. Someone put in a quarter and just left because their parents called them. I got a chance to try a new game for free.

[@64UPAllGOD]

You have just earned a subscriber.

[@MAMECADE]

Hi Mike, curious to hear what you think about it after you play it,

[@MAMECADE]

Thanks for the heads up.

[@BBPKID]

I played if you have it on ps3 how do you load up your saved games

[@Madcowe]

6:25 Highscore: 20000 Your score: 19950 Damn so close xD

[@MAMECADE]

Your cousin has good taste in games.

[@nitefiend]

do you consider making any more c64 reviews ? even if you don't, try two really obscure (i think so) and great c64 games: grog's revenge and dennis the daredevil i'm sure you will enjoy playing them :) greetz

[@HalfBlindGamer]

Awesome video John! I've played this game a few times and like it, but never got far, way too poor for that lol. The enemy placement is rather cheap! Hard to imagine the Japanese version being even harder...

[@MAMECADE]

Well if any does ever clock 50 hours they deserve something more than a trophy. Maybe a Congressional medal of honor or something.

[@tobygoodshank]

Zenny Hill! Great review! :D

[@Brackynews]

I lolled at the easy deaths. Great recap. xD

[@fareedbakhit]

i got this on ps3 for free! the original japanese version is more difficult than the international version. i beat it a tons of times and it's actually pretty fun! but there's this trophy that required you to clock up to 50 hours.. now that's crazy.

[@Video-Games-Are-Fun]

while i loved (and still do) the arcades, games like these and ghosts 'n goblins were just too hard. you can call them quarter munchers but i call them inaccessible to the casual gamer. you'd have to play hardcore huddled around the cabinet to actually have a chance to beat the game or advance far.

[@azalin19751975]

Don't know the truth behind it, but I 'heard' that there was gonna be an anime based off the game....back in the day!

[@MAMECADE]

I'd like to see your opinion on the C64 version.

[@MAMECADE]

Thanks John. One of my favs.

[@MAMECADE]

Ooops forgot to mention the hidden areas. Good call.

[@Cesar_73_Jefe]

This game was like GNG on Roids. I loved this game as a Kid and much better than Wonder Boy,GNG and Rygar....

[@MAMECADE]

That's an excellent idea.... Let's work on it together.

[@azalin19751975]

Quiz & Dragons....And that other Platformer....You're like a wizard in a blue jacket and hat...shooting blue bubble flames....I think you did a review on it already....don't remember the name... : D

[@MAMECADE]

There must be a 3rd on your list too, what was that one. I'm looking for review suggestions.

[@MAMECADE]

I wonder if you had beefed up your weapon enough to hit him.

[@fareedbakhit]

it really is, i can put 100 of hours playing an open world game this generation, but 50 hour for a game made way back at the time where games can be finished in a few minutes or less than a hour, is out of the place, meaning you have to beat the game over and over everyday, what is worse is that you can't track your progress of how much you clocked.

[@MAMECADE]

I can see how Son Son II relates to BT.

[@cliffjumper1984]

I have Black Tiger on Wii's VC's. It's pretty good!

[@MDSoldierGEIST]

Great Review of a great game, thx ^^

[@MAMECADE]

Thank game is so awesomely bloody, aka Wild Fang. I'll put it on my list, thanks.

[@MAMECADE]

Hey Cliffjumper, I'm digging your channel especially the Transformers stuff. My buddy and I did a podcast episode on G1 for my Toys And Cartoons website. Google it if you wanna hear a grown man cry as I gift him a Masterpiece Shockwave action figure on air. Epic. Keep up the good work. - John Pio

[@specialformula14]

Yaaaaaa. Mamecade !

[@MAMECADE]

Yes, seems that it the universal POW design. Even looks like the POW from Mario Bros.

[@MAMECADE]

Oh I remember that one. Hmmmmm.

[@MAMECADE]

[@1bonano]

Do Konami's Jackal or Taito's Rastan.