Classic Game Room - DEATH DUEL review for Sega Genesis

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Classic Game Room reviews DEATH DUEL for the 16 bit Sega Genesis Mega Drive video game console. This is an interesting MD game and claims to not be a "standard shooter". It certainly is not a first person shooter, or even the trendy third person shooter. It's more like an Atari game juiced up for the Megadrive with simple gameplay, easy to learn controls and fancy, funky fresh rap style hip hop beats. Death Duel is a game where you face off against other alien and robotic opponents in duels to the death. This is a fairly obscure game on the 16-bit Genesis but a very fun and entertaining one. Fight your opponents with an arsenal of weapons including machine guns, lasers, spinners, grenades, land mines, missiles and homing rockets. Win money by destroying the life forms on various planets. Spend the money on guns. Hooray for Death Duel, a very bizarre yet strangely addictive and enjoyable game. I would not expect to see a remake of this on PS3 Playstation 3, PS2, Wii or Xbox 360 Live Arcade XBLA any time soon. I think this game has been sadly lost to history. I paid $2.50 for it at a used CD store. Classic Game Room was the original classic video game review show on the Internet in 1999-2000, now on DVD. The reviews on the HD series are reviewing PS3, PS2, Genesis, NES, Atari and Xbox 360. XBLA. videos review reviews show wii trailer

[@grantfullick]

If anyone see's this, I'm working my way back through all of Mark's videos. Re-living my early 20's again!

[@Vinny792]

I’m doing the exact same thing right now CGR for life!!! All Hail Lord Karnage!!! 😊😎

[@rodericku.9401]

I have been trying to think of the name for this game for YEARS! Thanks for this!

[@tenspear5399]

+Roderick U. Same here, someone finally told me the name of it after all these years!

[@JesusSaves86AB]

Likewise!

[@BigBobster86]

Me too. I remembered reading a strategy guide on how to beat it in a game mag years ago. The few parts of it I remember: one of your opponents is a mutant that hits whatever it hits, ignore her/its screams of agony, and the final boss has never been defeated; each hit of its guns means you are 85% closer to death and that it had a cloaking device that could be disabled.

[@lazerwolfdiecast]

directly after this review i went on ebay and ordered this game in box.

[@Gungho73]

Thanks to Lord Karnage for daring to put a video of this classic on KZbin, I have my copy still next to me and while I sold many genesis titles Sonic and this still exist as part of my collection. While I've never heard of this channel before, your willingness to put this game up in a review format brings a cheer to my heart in my time of depression. So thank you, once again.

[@Broyale26]

Lets have a death duel, PULL DOWN YOUR PANTS!

[@Grey46365]

Holy crap been trying to remember this game for YEARS thank you internet guy for helping me out!

[@exiledPostman]

We need more game over screens like that.

[@Karakta]

LOL, the ending when you lose is indeed memorable !

[@fisttaface]

god I used to love this game =) brining back childhood memories ..... it sucks getting older =(

[@SuperLlama42]

My very first fight, my opponent walked all the way to the left side of the screen, where I physically couldn't reach him with my crosshairs, and just waited out the timer. I turned off the game right then and there. That is some serious bullshit.

[@KaskelotenZebbe]

The narration at the beginning was hilarious. It really enhanced the game experience :).

[@TheGorillafoot]

Such a fun game once you get the hang of it. Man I miss the 90s. Bringing games like this home on a Friday night was so awesome.

[@KungPow12321]

Fucking amazing soundtrack

[@dest151]

the death scene at the end of the video is the most harsh ive ever seen...

[@Pentazemin7]

One of the best Genesis games no doubt. Ripped the music and put it on my channel I loved it so much.

[@supermariosunshine64]

That's why I love the 16 bit era, because of goofy, cheesy stuff like this.

[@VirtualRobotsRevolt]

That is the best game over message i have ever seen in my whole life. I might have to buy this game, it would be just for that lol.

[@CeeJayThe13th]

"YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ARE DEAD" -Friday The 13th (NES)

[@hualni]

Not the mech suits, but the story idea. It mirrors TLS. The suits are like Robotech. Which I might add, made some really neat models.

[@notyoursavior78]

Wow 100/100 for orignality and creativity. Another interesting review of a more obscure Genesis game.

[@PenutButtahnJelli]

I seriously just spent over an hour trying to remember the title of this game....and out of nowhere DUEL popped in my head. I FUCKING LOVED THIS GAME OVER ALMOST ANY GENESIS GAME. Eternal Champions had to be my favorite.

[@boogheatherriordan1381]

Love the video! thank you ! for making the video on death dual. This was a childhood game that my dad and I played all the time. He beat the game . We both forgot the name of the game . Until i came across your video.

[@wageofsins]

That music is pretty badass. Great review!

[@keithbeard5337]

Won't see many new games these days that include an objective related to disintergrating a 16 year old childs body with a huge missle. LoL, classy

[@Skriak]

8:20 Holy smeg, Death himself turned up to see you off. That's quite an honour.

[@Jaspertine]

Best Game Over screen ever ever!

[@PenutButtahnJelli]

haha taht bug shooting challenge killed me as a lil kid. This game was worth spending an hour trying to remember the title.

[@astrangeone]

I recently set up a Retropie/Raspberry Pi retro gaming thing for myself and was working through the list of Genesis games. This was surprisingly fun and I admit I lost to the first boss too many times before a well placed rocket/missile broke his face.

[@FireArmsResQ]

I'm going to start a band and I'm calling us Death Duel!

[@Pentazemin7]

Wow, all the good comments for this game make me happy I still have it. :D It's time to grab the old Sega.

[@93CelticFan93]

90's Games Were The Best!! This Was When You Needed Channel 3 To The Play The Game Lol Sometimes Channel 4 Hahaha

[@andreschiriff4354]

It looks pretty interesting and it is like a very early age first person shooter

[@DoitForTheLolz1]

i wonder if it works with the sega justifier light gun

[@Sparisi1122]

I'm so glad to find a review on this game. I'm not spamming for swagbucks, but I got a lot of points and want to get some good genesis games before the sale is over. Most the genesis games they got are crap or for the megadrive which I don't have :[ figures. Nice job doing reviews. You've earned my sub. I'm a huge classic game fan and look forward to checking out your other reviews.

[@deadturtleproduction]

@InecomCompany It costs .25 cents? thats less than a penny! what a steal!

[@SurgeCess]

Now THAT is a real man's game!

[@Vaskamos]

Lol... at 7:38 there is a robot that totally looks like the one from Pink Floyd - The Wall cartoon nightmares. :D

[@ChuckStegall]

AT the end of the game it said that there is Death Duel 2. I can't find it anywhere!

[@Cerberus88]

it was never made, Razor Soft went belly up.

[@theeditor707]

God damn I love this Game.......nostalgic wave!!!!

[@Indead]

Wow, that Game Over song was amazing, I'm going to go find the soundtrack right now O.O;

[@Spriggangirl]

8:10. Rest In Peace, Barret Jade.

[@joeyjordisonlk18]

i love this game... ive had it since before i was born, im having trouble beating the last enemy though, i got through the rest in a snap... i got the right weapons 'n stuff and i destroyed all of his body parts but i dont know where to shoot him last.........

[@stridercrowe]

Wow, and I thought Friday the 13th for the NES had a harsh 'game over' screen.

[@toasteee252]

Still the best intro music in all of youtube

[@Sparisi1122]

@Sparisi1122 Disregard the previous comment. I was thinking of the 32x, and forgot megadrive was what Genesis was called everywhere else. It's a North American cartridge and it's been shipped out. Thanks again for the review. With the limited selection I didn't want to waste my hard earned points on a game that sucks.

[@phoenixhernandez3484]

I loved this game!

[@SpiralPegasus]

Check out Gryzor's ending. Keep in mind it's a) the good one b) the only one.

[@conradraymond6313]

Cool Duel of Death

[@VVhistory]

the story is not that bad, in fact, imma get this game if i ever see it, it sounds like the first game of its kind wich reminds me of movies like Aliens (where Ripley uses a machine to fight the queen) pacific rim and games.

[@Snotnarok]

Arg you're so lucky you have a store near you that sells classic games!!! I have ebay and amazon and neither has the best prices.

[@sinistermoon]

Rendered nipples FTW! Awesome review.

[@JohnSTF72]

"Kick his Asteroids" LOL

[@DaisyTheSadboi]

the main screen looks like skate or die and ski or die

[@KimCheeWarrior]

My favorite saying from the chick in the beginning of every match is "kick his asteroids!" LMFAO

[@xXPiggywigumsXx]

the last enemys name is Julius

[@SevenDeadlyCinema]

I love this game. Go hunt down your own copy now.

[@knyte6426]

This is nothing like The Last Starfighter! Where in TLS, did Alex Rogan have to suit up in a giant mech and fight monsters in a gladiator like duel to the death?

[@AndarilhoMarco]

I think this game used light gun cause I tried it on emulator and couldn't shoot at the extremes (left and right extremes) of the death duel area.

[@IronFury]

Damn that ending is cruel. They may as well have said: You suck, never play this game again.

[@HorrorCrypt12]

Sounds like a cheese fun game..great Review

[@briafromxbox]

@InecomCompany review robot wars for the xbox not the xbox 360 the game can be found in uk shops good luck

[@distr0ia]

radical!

[@badbirdkc]

The original box actually had a "Mature Gamers Only" warning on it, which, of course, made you want it even more.

[@nakobot]

Been about 25 years since I played this probably. Just like everyone else in the comments, I hadn't been able to remember the name. Finally google has reunited us.

[@ryanfoss]

The machine gun uses cannon balls for ammo?!

[@TwinGrimm]

Fuck yes, thanks for uploading this, it just confirmed that it really existed and was not just a figment of nothingness in my dreams.

[@walkerctranger]

is this compatable with the super scope bazooka thing? i have that and the only game that i knew that worked with it was the t2 arcade game, which SUCKED and was, impossible

[@TheVintageGamer]

Just played this... can't say it was my favorite (possibly LEAST favorite)

[@rippin187]

Looking back, this game was totally demonic.

[@maxklinarorb3]

damn i knew this game wasnt on play emulator! Went through every game coz i had no idea what it was called.

[@DvdXploitr]

Damn, i got this game free!! I haven't even played it b/c i thought it was gonna be a mech game or something and I don't care for those! But i got the game with the box and manual....good to see some gore in it too! :)

[@walkerctranger]

its called the menacer on the genesis

[@Z64sports]

@TheBob5573 because it's not it is 16-bit

[@SufferDYT]

lol is that a laser in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

[@Jose1382]

@walkerctranger This fucker ruled on the menacer gun! Awesome game "Not suggested for children under 13" Awesome!

[@Spriggangirl]

What a very, harshful game over sequence.

[@Nettikturbo]

It's crazy... I love this game but. When I play this game, everyone is incredibly difficult, everyone is firing on me big time, blocking or moving a lot. In this video no one is doing anything to attack you or defend themselves. Its crazy.

[@zarwow]

я в этой игре незнал как чиниться, и дальше 3 босса не доходил)

[@tubularLeah]

Is that Blue Monday playing? lol

[@SufferDYT]

lol that game kicked ass

[@sharkonesega]

7:56

[@brettwiley1984]

Have you not done a Time Killers review yet??!!

[@weston407]

HECK YEAH

[@weston407]

or Gunstar Heroes

[@thorgrim103]

looks awesome looks like battle clash but cooler battle clash wins as well

[@thorgrim103]

it's a genesis game not a snes game -.-!

[@EdgeO419]

BEST GAME EVER... nah this game is terrible

[@Clay3613]

+E Oyibo (edge) I've gotten the 4th opponent...I think the movement is really random.

[@bong264]

when i first got this i thought it was going to be gay a little while latter i was playing for hours

[@5k4k1dhtp]

I know you said this 2 years ago now, but "needs" and "requires" both mean the same thing.

[@brandonm2381]

anyone else here for the 90's nostalgia?

[@lazerwolfdiecast]

well this was a bummer. this game is total garbage. the enemies stay out of range making it literally impossible to win.

[@brandonmontgomery5379]

Yeah bro you just suck.you gotta blow the legs and wings off so they don't run away

[@lucasfavarettotazinafo9439]

SCURGE walk to other way, usually they will follow you back... and destroy the legs

[@lazerwolfdiecast]

Lucas Favaretto Tazinafo i no longer have the game. i threw it in the trash

[@lucasfavarettotazinafo9439]

SCURGE any rom emulator you can get this.

[@lazerwolfdiecast]

Lucas Favaretto Tazinafo im aware. i dont emulate because i am not a peasant

[@walkerctranger]

the genesis has one also... -_-

[@loarzwolf]

How 'bout Death Drool ...?

[@hualni]

This is a rip-off of the movie "The Last Starfighter". Same idea. A movie I might add that needs, no requires a remake.

[@mrbassman25]

man this narrator makes me want to sleep !!! or puke !!

[@Skriak]

Er...not really. Just because they involve lightgun-style gameplay and robots doesn't make this a rip-off.

[@Jigsaw2383]

boring

[@Kees12]

Damn the guy sounds bored.

[@MaCelajt]

And what's wrong about that?

[@Cerberus88]

I was playing this before any of you scrubs were born.

[@hualni]

Really?

[@Grooveraider]

Death Duel was awful then - its still awful now. I just get a kick out of this review - I actually enjoyed the commentary because it takes me back to when I wasted a rentals fee on this piece of shit.