California Games (Genesis) Playthrough - NintendoComplete

A playthrough of Sega's 1991 Sega Genesis competitive 'sports' title, California Games.
Yes, it's the mega-classic turned overwrought blood-diamond mine from the ironically awesome (until hitting epic-fail with Atari) Epyx. This has to be one of the most ported games of the 80s - seriously. I remember this being on just about everything that had a screen. I mean my first grade classroom's Apple II had a copy of this (complete with handwritten label) in the disk caddy next to the green monochrome monitor. Sigh yeah, that was about 1988. Ouch.
Anyways, the Genesis version looks nice, and it does just about everything else that the Zack Morris phone port could do, but the real differentiating factor - it god rid of that horrendous attempt at Louis, Louis featured on most of the ports (except the Amiga version, that sounded awesome), and replaced it with one of the most orgasmically amazing FM tracks ever with the new title screen music.
Yeah, anyone that wants to hate on the Genesis sound chip, listen to the theme song. I added it in its entirety at the end of the video, it's that awesome.
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[@TrueSolunar]

Thank you for bringing back one of the most memorable parts of my childhood...

[@NintendoComplete]

It's the same California Games that it is on every other platform under the sun, but this one is special because of its music. Seriously - its title theme is one of the most memorable and distinctive Genesis tunes of all time!

[@julianasilva7543]

Alguém pode me falar se fora o jogo da bicicleta algum outro jogo do Califórnia games tem final

[@Pastyrocco1981]

Commodore 64 version better in my opinion, graphics clearly better on the megadrive tho

[@r.a.2358]

@@julianasilva7543 o de patinação surpreendentemente tem final

[@SuperballsSupervidsOnYT]

Would have been nice to hear the Louie Louie theme in the gennie but this is pretty good too.

[@longtallshorty5791]

Really?? It’s another ugly sounding GEMS mess.

[@jamiecroft23]

The roller skating was my favourite. I always wondered how she managed to drive away in her car still wearing her skates lol.

[@JoshuaGanoTyraxLightning]

What the halibut are those Beach Balls filled with that they seem to bounce normally, but bowl a person over as if they had been hit by a thrown Bowling Ball...? O_0

[@lakonikos8791]

The power of this soundtrack: sometimes when I see surfing on TV, my brain plays this surf stage music

[@Aven_-de2py]

2:20 Mechanics! 3:30 Stormy Weather 4:24 Steve Goes To College

[@Mntgmry19]

Respect. I picked this up tonight for the first time since I was a teenager (I’m 42 now) and the only one I could still beat was the half pipe.

[@reddungeoneer2187]

Absolute classic! Shame this wasn't featured in the mega drive mini 2 or any other classic game collection! Love to play it again!

[@nickxcore74]

Buy an Everdrive cartridge, they have every single Sega Genesis game on them dude.

[@rafaelmorais05moraissilva59]

Quem jogo sabe como era bom

[@TheFoodieCutie]

The graphics and backgrounds in this version are actually really good! Usually the Genesis port of pretty much every game is noticeably worse but this time they did it well!

[@bigdaddymatt27]

I played this game every day I could when I had Sega channel!

[@dieglhix]

I had Sega Channel in Chile and it was so exclusive I don't know anyone who had it. Still have the console. Dad bought it to me 1997. Had a cartridge purchased form aliexpress with all the games. Fantastic stuff.

[@Aven_-de2py]

4:54 Hollywood Sign

[@cherylandrews8323]

I loved this game soooooo much still do I remember whooping my sons butt on all events lol hes now 19 and thinks he'd beat me now lol I very much doubt it lmao thanks for uploading I'm hoping I can get this game again ❤

[@devils58reds59]

Just gotten one those fire sticks with games on it and California games is on it 😊

[@Aven_-de2py]

No one: Me when i realize my homework isn't done: 11:06

[@PatricK_CruZ]

this game needs a tutorial XD

[@Aven_-de2py]

9:08 Holiday Inn Club Vacations Holly Lake Resort

[@alisonmorais7508]

Se levantar o bolinha de costas bem de baixo relógio ele acerta, ai ganha mais tempo no jogo

[@anthonycassimiro2295]

On the skating event, he skater must get to the car before the time runs out.

[@yannic1036]

I like the music.

[@retrorun]

Love the intro song.

[@BladedEdge]

During the skating segment those are absolutely sound effects from Ecco the Dolphin. Went to look up the game's developer credits and while it's listing 'Epyx' as the dev, the actual people are from Novotrade, the makers of Ecco. Andras Magyari reusing the sonar sound effect there.

[@nimeijgen1222]

brings back memoriesssss

[@Aven_-de2py]

4:37 Plants Vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2

[@1misso]

Awesome. I remember renting it at blockbuster

[@camila_costa12]

The surf is the hardest one

[@jhonnystrond9814]

Nostalgia

[@JWiLLfoReaL]

Never knew it was for sega. Of course it looks better and plays better on 16 bit vs NES 8 bit platform.

[@RadicalRichard19]

Roller skating and Bmx biking were the only two i actually did great at,. Never could figure out how to do anything fancy in half pipe or surfing.

[@Aven_-de2py]

0:12 OH MY GOD

[@QXZ9027MKII]

Top notch Sir, much obliged for sharing. What is the name of 2nd game, where the dude bouncing the ball

[@solarflare9078]

So you didn't even bother to show off the color test? It's one of the (not really that few) Mega Drive games that was able to display more than 61 colors, with the test going up to 224!

[@Aven_-de2py]

6:40 Minute Maid Park

[@devils58reds59]

Loved this game as a child wish they would bring it out for ps4

[@Aven_-de2py]

4:37 New Hope Church

[@marcoaureliomasquesgobbi231]

Mega Drive melhor versão. Pena não ter FLYING DISK e se fizessem o cenário como da Atari ST seria perfeita :D

[@Aven_-de2py]

4:37 indochina Junk sailing Halong Bay, near Vietnam

[@briantaylor9285]

Had the NES version. Urgh, that rollerskating stage...

[@Aven_-de2py]

11:05 Houston Marriott South at Hobby Airport

[@Aven_-de2py]

2:40 Empire Cafe

[@josianecavalcantedesouzami7926]

Que saudade nossa

[@Aven_-de2py]

2:53 San Francisco

[@hancowman7622]

I don't know how Nintendo got the better music for this game but it did. Where's the flying disc?

[@Petjus]

Minha infancia. Mt bom

[@zackspiker_]

Pretty sure the roller skating level is the background for an Advantage album cover.

[@Aven_-de2py]

9:08 Death Valley National Park

[@hernanvaldes8872]

What kind of nintendo was the genesis?

[@karensantana-pagan1401]

I am trying to play this but have no idea. I keep pressing the buttons but it does nothing. Can anyone help me and tell me what buttons to press so that I can actually do something? I don't know how to play the tube I ne and the surfing. 🤔 I feel dumb... 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@jeremyrhansen6637]

How did you dominate surfing like that???

[@odairscandoliero8627]

Eu Tenho só o Chip da Fita do SMD 10 in 1 Nesse Cartucho inclui esse Jogo Califórnia Games, aí Joguei demais mesmo. Passado o Tempo Agora em 2022 Tipo ontem eu Consegui Comprar Esse jogo Original e Completo Jogos de Verão do SMD. Estou muito feliz mesmo. Muitas Nostálgias boas Gosto até hoje ainda de jogar. Muito bom o Vídeo assisti inteiro parabéns Para seu Canal Sucessos.

[@Aven_-de2py]

stop at 10:47 and then press play. i laughed so hard

[@Aven_-de2py]

4:57 Homer simpson scream

[@lahuis75]

how comes i have memories of a freesbee event and sponsorts as well ? i am i trippin?

[@NintendoComplete]

Maybe you're thinking of a different version of the game, like the NES or computer?

[@lahuis75]

You are right! I was playing the game on the master system actually! Great channel btw!

[@NintendoComplete]

@@lahuis75 Thanks! 😊

[@tonsherawat1257]

Aí Gabi, só quem viveu sabe

[@burburoliver6513]

yeah

[@Aven_-de2py]

9:08 Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout

[@chelovek-jpeg]

9:55 ecco the dolphin ^^)

[@solarflare9078]

The game was ported by the same company who made that game

[@lennchadful]

i never knew they made another one for the Genesis. same exact game almost, better graphics lol

[@Aven_-de2py]

0:12 NAAAAAAAOH!!!!!

[@Aven_-de2py]

0:09 thanos snapped

[@Aven_-de2py]

9:27 latinoameria in a nutshell

[@benjimetalhed]

The music is headache inducing.

[@euricecorrreamatias9751]

Jogava com o meu primo

[@Aven_-de2py]

1:33 Los Angeles

[@fred62e]

Make nostalgi remix of it❤

[@rejaneteixeira2924]

O, Ll OK ok

[@philyutuber5789]

Yet another dummy game for sportys.....