Classic Game Room - ARROW FLASH review for Sega Genesis

[@WilsonJimenez]

Watching this still in 2019, wishing the internet still worked like it did in 2009. :(

[@Monstergamer84]

i just got this game and the artwork on the case makes up for the carts lack of artwork, man i love this game its awesome!

[@glitchedoom]

Those sounds and music are so Genesis

[@Eth3realwarrior]

The creativity and humor is why we miss ya Mark Truly a classic Classic Game Room episode.

[@nico1397]

I might buy this for that intro alone.

[@Fire_trail_snail]

Its my childhood

[@algisneblett]

is totally worth it, my childhood knows it.

[@TanukiKGA]

oh, I almost forgot to tell you. The european cartridge is quite beautiful. Its a picture of the girl pilot posing, with the big robot in the backgrund looking quite menacing! I bought the game based on the cartridge alone!its weird sometimes how stuff like that can differ between regions

[@Fire_trail_snail]

I've still got this too. Im gonna go play it actually

[@AsparagusVideo]

I played this game when I was a kid. Never forgot it.

[@FireZ27]

I used have this game and enjoy playing it when I was kid. I was stupid to trade it in for another game. I remember a secret where u had unlimited arrow flash power in robot form that lasted a very long time and I can't remember how I did it.

[@DGResult]

NOTE: you can use the arrow flash ability to move trough the meteroid field without dying its very usefull

[@rookierook99]

It's worth noting that in the Japanese version of the game, the name of the robot you are controlling is called "Lucifon".

[@Optimalillusion]

Decided to look up a review for this, since I got one of those AtGames handhelds with 40 Genesis games on it, and Arrow Flash is one of them. Not a bad game at all, and probably a gateway title for the heavier shooters.

[@Relugus]

This game has some fantastic music. Its not in the same league as ThunderForce II and IV but its a good solid shoot'em up. Shoot'em ups flourished on the Megadrive/Genesis. There's so many qaulity titles, including this.

[@Gigastorm123]

also arrow flash is a very fine game.

[@GuardiRock]

I got it in japanese version. The anime style cover is so beautiful.

[@phobos2k2]

+GuardiRock The joys of collecting physical copies. There's just something about the packages the games came in. Especially old Genesis/Mega drive games.

[@rootykazooty351]

Yeh I love physical copies for the box art, and the cartridge/book art. But also to play the games on original hardware. There's just something so cool about having a real piece of gaming history. I love getting books where someone from long ago has written codes up the back.

[@solidv2]

lol that opening is almost a anime opening awesome!

[@youisiaint]

I remember getting this, cartridge only, in a blister package at Kmart in the mid 90s for $5. It might not have been the best game but the music was awesome. Some of the deepest punchiest bass I've heard on a 16 bit game

[@ChrisVellrath]

ARROW FLASH > Salad. I'm sold.

[@CyberLance26]

I love this game and i used to play it all the time on my Genesis. Still one of my favorite spaceship shooters ever. Got great fun gameplay, awesome music and very cool Boss fights.

[@TanukiKGA]

this is actually one of my all time fav-games. Cant really say why, I just love it. The music is totally rad in some stages!

[@MocnyBrowarek]

Genesis game with such an awsome music??!! Now my ears heard everything!! Very nice! :)

[@CesarFerrer]

Saw this, had to reply: Herzog Zwei, Sonic games, Target Earth, Cyborg Justice, Street of Rage games, there is more but i cant remember right now

[@MocnyBrowarek]

Cesar Ferrer Sonic games and Bare Knuckles- agree. There are few other games. But good music on Genesis isn't heard often.

[@CesarFerrer]

MocnyBrowarek herzog zwei is the leader of the pack if you ask me, u havent been able to forget how good that game was in every aspect

[@MocnyBrowarek]

Cesar Ferrer I won't disagree because I didn't played it :) but I will believe you! I remember Megami Tensei for Famicom... best 8-bit soundtrack ever- rly it sound like early 16-bit games!

[@Optimalillusion]

When you just want to rip through the enemy like so much tissue paper: At the options menu, switch the setting, ''Arrow Flash'', from ''Stock'', to ''Charge''. When the story demo is over, wait for the demo of the gameplay to begin. Then press Start to start the game. Now, when you hold C for five seconds, you'll be invincible for about 10 minutes.

[@rootykazooty351]

Thanks!

[@MondoJohnny]

Get out my life why don't ya babe...

[@toasteee252]

Intro... Set me free why don't ya babe. Get out my life why don't ya babe.

[@tyniehawk]

sum1 probably commented this already, but you can arrow flash through the 2nd bunch of asteroid in the 'guy mode' 5:38

[@PaulNat360]

i had this game. the level 4 boss was the coolest

[@glynnedwards1776]

I dont own the cartridge of this game but it is on a AT Games Genesis i bought a couple years ago for 30 bux. It plays perfectly fine but of course the sound isnt up to par but it was still cool to be able to play it though. Im terrible at shooters though. Lol. So i didnt get far in it.

[@zeushighscore]

The European version of this game has a pretty picture of the girl and her robot on the cartridge.

[@SeekerLancer]

The closest you can get to a Macross game on the Genesis. It's a good one if you can find it.

[@PhilosopherGaming]

The pal version got much better artwork, infact it actually got some artwork.

[@SonicPAJ]

I have this game ad love it.

[@kevinharding4176]

"2.50" *looks up on ebay* 25 dollars.....

[@MitsuhashiTakashi]

Kevin Harding now about 40 but I got mine for 15 I'm happy

[@Bloodreign1]

Got mine boxed years ago, less than 10 bucks. This was back when Genesis games were cheap and easy to get ahold of, unlike SNES games which were already inflating in value. Sadly now, like the SNES, Genesis game prices are rising, and for collectors, this is not a good thing. The Genesis and the Gameboy were the last bastions of cheap games to get, though the GB games have mostly remained affordable. It's also the reason I have 173 Genesis/MD games, and only 161 SNES/SFC games (though the latter I am trying to balance out with the Genesis stuff).

[@tartuffethesprywonderdog5883]

Keep in mind this vid was made in 2008, before 'retro gaming' blew up.

[@Rasdock]

And now it’s $90+ (complete)

[@FIXTREME]

Now, you can buy it in any of those AtGames Genesis systems. It's an AtGames staple, like Jewel Master and Gain Ground

[@jaysimonetti]

It's one of the included games on the AtGames Sega Genesis 'Model 4'... I like it.

[@megabot80]

you know you can change to a smaller, faster ship whenever you want?

[@casedistorted]

I grew up with this game, one of the first I had for the Sega Genesis living as a kid born in 1986 in Chicago.

[@nibelung34343]

arrowflash,mega turrican,gairaes,gunstar heroes those were the days

[@kapten32]

My favorite Sega game ever

[@HellenicWarrior10]

According to C-3PO, the odds of successfully navigating through an Asteroid Field are: 3,720 to 1.

[@hongdekong]

mine cart has actually pretty cool artwork: you see the chick in the friont(although she isnt in japanese style here she has brown hair here) and behind her is the cool robot and in the background there's space and some planet and a bunch of enemy's well ive got the european mega drive version though...

[@IcarusMoonsight]

Health and well-being through robotic force. I'm with you there. :)

[@DrLove0378]

I agree, the games they put out were well above average. Oddly enough, Renovation Products never actually *developed* anything -- they were only a publisher, who mostly localized Wolf Team's games (El Viento, Sol-Deace, etc.) But Arrow Flash, as well as Gain Ground, were actually developed by Sega. I wonder why it is that they outsourced their games to Renovation for U.S. publishing, but released them under their own label overseas? (The game boxes & title screens reflect this difference.)

[@rootykazooty351]

Renovation games have a certain charm and awesomeness. I'm trying to collect them all.

[@yaywhewclips242]

OKAy U've convinced me hello amazon purchase!!

[@Frank_D]

I fell in love with this game while testing out one of the old At Games Genesis consoles. I wanted to make sure it worked, so I played the first game on the list. Within minutes I knew I needed to get the physical copy of this game. Great game. :-)

[@glitchunicorn]

thx for teh review im goin to have to find this game

[@michaelperry2662]

In my opion arrow flash would make a good remaster for next gen systems

[@Killostealer]

... man i wish i was born when Atari came out

[@funksoulfever]

i loved this game, had it on japanese converter

[@brpadington]

This looks pretty cool. The music kicks ass.

[@sinistermoon]

Ive never played this game. But now that Ive seen it I want to! Awesome video man.

[@gc3k]

I remember the old days when this video wasn't buried by the DC TV show

[@distr0ia]

cool. I have this game and it's not bad

[@ArmyGuyDan]

I can tell you grew up in the 80's just like I did, I love space ships that change into robots and blow shit up

[@slamjackson2137]

The Next Generation of Gaming

[@artnandez]

renovation used to make some really great games for the sega genesis back in the day. el viento, the valis series and many othe great shooting games

[@viraticwars]

This looks really cool. I mean, really cool as in deserves a re release cool...

[@paxhumana2015]

Never tell me the odds!

[@FightingSpiritGistel]

my first game on mega drive

[@Skriak]

I love the flashing sign of doom saying "OUT OF DANGER". It's so weird to loudly announce one's safety.

[@tyniehawk]

YAY FOR ARROW FLASH! This game and me = history

[@Fazeout34]

Can't wait to buy this game.

[@darkHevn]

good lord this game still looks awesome

[@ryuutsume]

My favorite feature in the game is in the options menu, you can turn the super weapon into a charge shot. It starts as a weapon stock of limited shots.

[@TandavaxKarma]

This was one of my first games.

[@etrain989]

this game kinda remidns me of ma-cross, tbh wouldnt be surprized if it was based on it

[@Xeranxies]

OMG!!!! I LOVE THIS GAME!!!! I ALWAYS PLAYED THIS!!!! MEGA AWESOME!!!

[@johneygd]

I personaly really wonder what would,ve happened if sony failed with their playstation or what if sony was in charge to make use of the word playstation and that they had to pay nintendo billions of dollars because of the high sales,that would,ve be a great revenge from nintendo. I also hope that sega will take revenge on sony by releasing a new console and selling over 160 million consoles of it to exceeed the ps2 sales,hah.

[@KollisionBR]

I'm sorry, but IMO this game sucks. There are so much better hori-shmups in the Genesis library it's not even funny. Another one made by the same Renovation is Whip Rush - a clear evolution from Arrow Flash and a better game overall.

[@CardfightVanja]

@hardcorerocc ThunderForce II kicks ass, I haven't played this one yet, but I would definitely recommend TFII - it's my favorite Genesis game and it's really cheap nowadays, I got it for like 6 bucks at amazon.com

[@FireArmsResQ]

I'm all that's wrong with society? Now you're being overdramatic and emo. Stop acting like a woman. Stop acting like Shane Dawson. Good Day Mate =)

[@Alianger]

Didn't like this too much, the special move is way overpowered and it's very short and run of the mill throughout. Lots of better shooters for the MD!

[@KollisionBR]

Nice review, although Arrow Flash is one of the weakest shmups on the Mega Drive. It's too easy, generic and IMO the music is bad - underwhelmingly cheesy.

[@ToxicCarnageThrash]

I suck at playing shooter games, never beat this one, but I must admit, every time I play this game I had a lot of fun

[@Gigastorm123]

shit i need a decent crt... i have one but its in my old bedroom at my moms house piled behind a wall of good intentions that went astray, meaning my room is now a storage closet for people who cant throw shit away.

[@Snotnarok]

This review made me hungry...now you have to review waffle fries next. I'm not even kidding, pre-heat that oven Classic Game Room!!

[@AllPro777]

@deadlygroove1 Yes, what "sounds" better is subjective, so your statement is subjective as well... But what's not subjective is technical specification, and in that there is no debate. The SNES sound chip was technically superior. The SNES sound chip was capable of 16-Bit CD-quality stereo sound. The Genesis sound chip was not. And I'm not arguing SNES vs Genesis either and didn't imply that argument, as it would be ridiculous for me since I owned both and loved both...

[@TheCrazyStudent]

What you say may be true, I don't know about that since I've never played Warcraft 3. But "All your base are belong to us" doesn't come from Warcraft originally. It's from the opening of the PAL version of Zero Wing, with is a game for the Sega Mega Drive. The PAL version, which was released in 1991, had really poor English translation. I doubt that Warcraft 3 was even released in 1991, or am I wrong? You could search for "All your base are belong to us" on wikipedia for some more info. :)

[@cyanidebreathmintz]

Can you please review either or both- Insector x and Phelios on the Genesis..? That would be sweeeeeet!

[@AllPro777]

@deadlygroove1 Yeah, I forgot about the KHz difference, but it's pretty close. And it can be argued that many SNES games sounded as good or better in quality than lots of PS1 and Sega CD games, since not all of those games took full advantage of the hardware or took poor advantage of the hardware.

[@AllPro777]

@deadlygroove1 It's MY opinion? No way! I thought it was Jesus Christ's opinion... *GASP* Anyway, compared to the board the SNES had, it sucked ass. Even with the addition of the 32X. Perfect example: listen to the music for Doom on SNES, then listen to the music for Doom on 32X. SNES kills it.

[@gmitch1978]

If you're into robots equipped for mass destruction, you should review Target: Earth on the Genesis. It seems like a game you'd love, and I'd like to hear what you thought of it. It's tough as nails but a very well-crafted game.

[@mazze84]

@tyniehawk Thanx dude! I´ve been playin this game for just some time, but EVERY time I pass that damn section... I bite the dust. You sir, are a freakin hero. If nothing else, my controler sertanly thinks so

[@majesticlizard]

I have the Japanese version of this (which is exactly the same). It is drastically inferior to Thunderforce or Gaiares, but I got it for free (along with MK3) with my Sega Nomad many years ago, so I can't complain.

[@311superfly]

One of a handfull of good games you can play without forward (R) key.seriously

[@mattmerrill4995]

i love arrow flash

[@TandavaxKarma]

This was one of my favorites games when I was a little kid.

[@123doomdoom]

@artnandez Renovation was a publisher not a developer. They simply brought Japanese games to the USA. Valis was by Telenet. Not sure about other one,

[@SurgeCess]

I refuse to engage in further verbal fisticuffs on my favorite video game channel!

[@Fawltykog]

Waffle Fry! Sounds like the mortal enemy of the mighty Wind Squid. :D Great review Mark.

[@GrimReaper007]

this game looks a lot like forgotten worlds, except instead of using flying shirtless dudes you use a plane that turns into a mech

[@masteriansun]

this is one of the most generic shooters i've ever played, avoid this game cuz theres plenty of other better shmups on the genesis.

[@hoggy148]

I can remember playing this years and years ago

[@Rustyjamesman]

one of my fav sega games

[@mazze84]

@hardcorerocc Thunderforce 2, but this game doesnt really cost that much, so just get it while your at it ;)

[@mutantcommunist]

they should've made a game about waffle fries...doing things waffle fries do...in space...to SAVE THE WORLD!!

[@tarquinfelding1392]

Im looking for an authentic cartridge with nice label pls

[@Snotnarok]

Probably before his first cup of coffee as he often comments his love for it.

[@itsGoboboy]

I took a chance when I bought the game Steel Talons for the genesis :(

[@DannieJensen]

"Aeroflash - Better than salad" lol, they should've put that on the box

[@kurojin97]

"you have no chance to survive, make your time!!" yea, i remember that game hahahahahaha....if i recall, it was a little harder than arrow flash was....

[@salozmen29]

If I wanted health and well being, I would eat a salad and practice to run a marathon. Hahaha!