Classic Game Room - HYPERCHASE for Vectrex review

[@SiGhast]

I'm impressed with the sense of speed this seems to have achieved. Not a lot of old racing games did that well.

[@DonVittorio]

Some trees look like faces O.o

[@FinnLovesFP]

@Lord Karnage Added ya on PSN

[@nitramreimerp1615]

makes me think of rad racer

[@nintendoneil]

the 32x and mega cd are affordadble today because the games are shit.. and these consoles are widely considered to be one the worst of all time. (well not as bad as philips cd-i) The genesis had far better games at the time than these so called superior systems...what did sega cd have,? mostly just crappy cinema games like sewar shark...the only games i can remember being half decent were silpheed and sonic cd...i have over 15 retro systems but i think i will pass on these 2 mistakes by sega.

[@micahely]

I'd never actually seen a Vectrex game before, strangely enough. This one looks almost like a playable laser show. I'm very surprised by how smooth most of that animation is (and this is an '82 game? Sheesh).

[@BattleToads]

The graphics on this game look amazing. I'm seriously thinking about getting a Vectrex now after this and your Solar Quest review.

[@MarkWandRobBobPresent]

I want to enjoy this game but the joystick sensitivity is insanely high. I wonder if there's a rom hack out there that improves on that.

[@Obi-WanKannabis]

IN 82 YOU COULDN'T HAVE A GAME LIKE THIS IN ANY OTHER CONSOLE

[@CoolDudeClem]

Some people say the vectrex is one of the worst game consoles ever made. I think they're wrong, it's pretty cool.

[@GoronRob]

Thumbs up if you don't actually change it to HD until it flashes the letters "HD" in the intro.

[@WorldEffigy]

This game is ridiculousy difficult.

[@Guernicaman]

You should review Spike on Vectrex.

[@JayArgonaut]

This is very impressive, especially for 1982. There's some fantastic engineering and programming involved! The 1980s video game crash wiped out a lot of innovators who otherwise would've made the gaming world an entirely different place.

[@TheCRTman]

This is awesome. Just as good as Pole Position. (which is also on the Vectrex)

[@stevenormandin2448]

The VECTREX is impressive!I want one right now,so ebay here I come!!!

[@LanIost]

I was at a local trade place and said "Do you guys have a Turbo Grafx?" and told my story about it (you can read it on the Turbo Grafx/Pad review that was just uploaded. "Nope.." "Well the only other thing I would get on the spot would be.. Oh, I dunno, a vectrex." "Seriously? A guy just dropped one off and not even take any cash for it but our manager wants to take it home with him.." "I'll give you $70 in cash right now for it." "... ok then, i'll just tell him it didn't work. Give."

[@nintendoneil]

saturn and dreamcast were good systems...they failed because they lost the battle to playstation and xbox...the 32x and sega cd failed because they were just plain shity...the sega cd could only display 32 colours at once...which is why the sega cd had such horrible grainy images...and the sega cd had no third party support...which is why people at the time would rather play chrono trigger or final fantasy 3 rather than sewar shark....

[@nintendoneil]

glad I purchased my vectrex about a year ago...it's turning into a real cult system because it's so unique (and genuinly fun to play) ..get this system while you can because its going up and up in price..expect to pay over 200 bucks for a good working system....i'm looking to get a vectrex litepen and 3-d imager (but i'm afraid i will have to mortgage my house to do so) Vectrex is the best system ever!!

[@nintendoneil]

good for you if you like the sega cd and 32x...all I was trying to say was that these add-ons failed...they didn't sell, and sega quickly scrapped them in favour of the Saturn...Even the folks at sega will admit that they were a mistake...see how I use logic and facts as opposed to swearing and namecalling....give it a try sometime.

[@nintendoneil]

the wii may not be the hardcore or technically superior system...but you do have to give it credit for bringing games to the mainstream audience...and it does have its share of pretty good classic remakes like mario galaxy, zelda twilight, metroid series etc...(i love arguing about which system is better, it reminds me of the old sega master system vs nes days of old)

[@Agent1W]

I bet AVGN would gripe about the constant crashing you would end up getting for no good reason. As far as racing games go, "you're really scraping out the bottom of the shit barrel!" I kinda think this is cool. I don't like the light pulses so much. Watching that will make my eyes ache. : /

[@gameboyredpee]

imgaine playing this game 30 years ago. it looks fantastic and it takes you on the road through tunnels, woodland, and even canyons. the graphics are crisp from what i see and it'd be a real treat to own a vectrex back in the day--hell, i wish i had one sitting next to me now. all hail vectrex.

[@Agent1W]

@MrDemonSushi That's the AVGN's job, of course, is to find which games that don't make the mark. AVGN is quick to recognize the games that didn't fail so hard, such as the SMB series. He would explain that too many of these games are not well developed.

[@jupreindeer]

That is downright beautiful. What 2600 Night Driver should have been. The shear beauty that Vector Graphics were. And, be mindful that the source code is so small, ten thousand Vectrex games could have fit in one of our modern printer drivers.

[@akt103192]

reminds me of mach rider on the NES. the view may be different, but you still have to avois cars in front of and in back of you...............and you can shoot the cars one similarity is that the way your bike crashes is pretty much the same

[@Suckerfreegames]

Well I object to the multiple thumb downs to me just pointing out a simple fact. I am not a 360 fan boy, I own about as many systems as our critic here from the 2600 to the modern Wii. I was simply responding to someone claiming that the PS3 allows one to make indie game releases in the style of the golden era of Atari. Which isn't true. Besides the true victor the console wars was the Sega CD + 32X, Vectrex running a close second.

[@devilmaycryagency]

@RunandGunPictures the ps3 definately has that, uncharted 2 was one of the best games i've played in my whole life, it reminded me when i first played super mario bros 3 and i thought it was the shit, that nothing could top that, and well its true. 360 has a good community but its exclusive library is just getting spammed with FPS that it just ruins it, but lets hope that microsoft comes up with a game as godly as uncharted 2 or SMB3

[@pirosoffaireyes]

VECTOR GRAPHICS ARE THE BEST!!! I want a VECTREX now!!! Can i get one on eBay? Dude my dad use to play those kind of video games! He is the one who introduced me to gaming. I need one of those for him!!

[@gumball20000]

@DarkBillie In the future, I'm guessing all these FPS's that are around will sort of blend into each other and be forgotten. A game would have to be very unique to be remembered in 2038...

[@Reaperman4711]

4060!--finally into the 4k's. Upon reaching that score, I involuntarily shouted 'suck it' at my Vectrex for no logical reason. Now I need a new score to beat, but everybody else seems to only play game 1. I'd much rather play the 'you will soon die' variation than the 'everybody eventually wins' version.

[@Bittergamer1886]

You know what GCE should do? Make a TOTALLY new Vectrex,but with improved graphics and sound(Even though it's great already! I don't care for HD much anyway.),add more peripherals,and put on more great games! Plus,I wouldn't mind a couple of revamps here and there,all in the same old design!

[@tristan498]

i always wondered if any of these vectrex , atari or other older consoles have an ending ????? the only one i remember having some sort of ending was JUNGE HUNT.

[@Suckerfreegames]

PS3 does not allow no budget indie game development, have you looked into it? It costs $25,000 for licensing rights and the Wii requires you to have a permanent office (and home offices are specifically forbidden).

[@mbiastock]

Magic of vector graphics...almost as if video games took an evolutionary step backwards when they went to raster. Took 10 years to get back on track.

[@Suckerfreegames]

But... But the 360, allows the garage gamers of old to be born again into the next generation of councils. It's like the era of Atari lives again! Wii, sadly doesn't have this freedom, nor does the PS3.

[@EnigmaHood]

Look a troll. Shoo troll! Shoo!

[@VagueDustin]

This is EXACTLY what would happen is Geometry Wars fucked an old racing game.

[@FlintG]

That game is fun, I tried it on the psp emulator but only problem is that when I use the analog stick to steer it jerks it and it goes too fast making it unplayable :(

[@Omahamaho]

I saw this at a vintage game shop in Salem, Ohio video doesn't do it justice, seeing the analog graphics in real life is a trip

[@nintendoneil]

the scrolling of the backgrounds seem to be even better than nes or master system driving games which came out years later...

[@outbreak201]

@Cryroth ...for its time..otherwise saying that this is more innovative then our current gen consoles is a foolish statement.

[@Logicfray]

@serenityff CMON its not that hard, theres a ton of them for sale all the time, check EBAY and amazon, there are a bunch on there RIGHT NOW!

[@Cineviggo]

I wish i had a Vectex! Not as much as I wish I had a Neo Geo AES though. That's probably the coolest system ever made.

[@Bittergamer1886]

Exactly. Screw the newer consoles! (Except for the Wii.) Make way for the classics like the NES,Colecovision,and most of all...VECTREX!

[@gojordon1]

i think videos of the vectrex don't do it justice, you just need to be actually playing one with the screen overlay.

[@Bittergamer1886]

Uhh... I believe has was joking,as referencing that all the next-gen console (except for the Wii in my opinion.) suck.

[@HarlemHyena]

Now I wonder what other racing games could work on the Vectrex. Maybe... RC Pro-Am Super/Championship Sprint Spy Hunter RoadBlasters

[@jamesbaskerville9800]

Awesome, there really was nothing looked like the Vectrex. I'd love to have one... they're bloody expensive now!

[@Reaperman4711]

I've spent a sad amount of time trying to beat that score... Those bushes keep getting me in the 3800's.

[@bclarke4336]

I think this game has terrific, but the steering is ridiculously touchy and oversensitive. I've read that some folks have modified Atari 2600 paddles to play this game, - maybe I should give that a try.

[@GunshipHero]

So true. Technically this is amazing, espacially if you think of the release date 1982.

[@SylveonTrapito]

I like Vectrex because itr has infinite resolution. Vector graphics. Take that PS3!

[@Xevonarin]

The gods of KZbin added a description panel for people like you. Why don't you read it?

[@joesmoe71]

Looks like Vectrex's answer to Sega's 80's game Turbo

[@SirCaco]

Yep, forget about Gran Turismo 5, and forget about Forza 4. This is the REAL DEAL!!

[@serginietor]

the "end" sound at 2:40 is a sped up version of the clean sweep "next level" sound

[@Bittergamer1886]

Credibility? What did I make to get credit for in the first place? And yes,it does.

[@gregjones7409]

I love playing this game to use to play and keep crashing to hear the noise of the sound just to goof around but i do play to get far and crash at times as I'm racing it lol it gives me laughs but its a classic game to remember and great memories

[@WumboWarrior]

I have never seen this console before, but the framerate is mind blowing!!!

[@Geo63]

that game looks awesome! they just don't make them like that anymore... :'(

[@Bittergamer1886]

I would use fraps,but 1. I NEVER use an emulator. and 2. i haz a mac. :(zorz.

[@michaelb3197]

This is clearly where Blur (A seventh gen game) took its influence from!

[@Darrylb500]

Scaling capabilities with vectors are way easier to do than with raster.

[@BigBangBlitz]

Pole Position doesn't have SHIT on Hyperchase.

[@SSGourmet702]

uhh what is this and can u get it on an xbox 360 because i have one

[@TheLakehawk]

GT5 will absolutely crush forza3 its coming out this summer right?

[@gtssage]

vectrex has a lot of charm. I have vague memories of it as a child.

[@tomy.1846]

My friend had this system, I loved when we got to play! That was a long time ago! :0

[@Axelander9999]

@masterfox3000 You don't know about Mark and the Vectrex?! Sinner!

[@rahnyc4]

that game looks horrible. pole position looks better than this.

[@Torqegood]

I'm not one for what he says...but he is right about this game.

[@StickPeopleAndPuff]

i wanna vectrex but i spent all my money on twilight princess

[@LiviuDragon]

this game is similar to f1 race on nes

[@hjnsf]

@CoolDudeClem ah what was that console apple made called?

[@Dukefazon]

Games like this makes me want to get a Vectrex so bad...

[@MrJamhamm]

God this channel makes me so happy :)

[@mattlm64]

How did the vector graphics work?

[@NicolasDickers]

Haha I was thinking the exact same thing! The sound!

[@hlbatesjr]

That looks like a cool game. I got to get a Vectrex.

[@Bittergamer1886]

In other words... expensive as the first layer of hell.

[@terenceedwards5175]

sat quite high up concidering how wide the road is

[@nephildevil]

vectrex, such odd technology :)

[@TKnightcrawler]

Wow, that looks really good for a game from 1982.

[@Lasukie]

I wish I could afford one, I used to have one ;.;

[@Remorthus]

And because of the awesome host of the show ;)

[@GCVos]

FRAPS. Nothing beats FRAPS.

[@h35d85bs0]

just watching this review is hurting my eyes.

[@NadrianATRS]

wow this Vectrex is so rocking my world here

[@infernob00m]

@Iceberg211989 then your pc sucks big time

[@Bittergamer1886]

YEAH! Vectrex FTW! I should know,I have one!

[@Bongwyre2112]

Vectrex rules! Nothing else is like it.

[@Hyakitaki]

I would give my first born for a Vectrex

[@Bittergamer1886]

It got me fit,but as it seems no one else.

[@Flegmatica]

Dont you just love vector based graphics?

[@SufferDYT]

he'll review any game you mail to him

[@Smetroretro]

This is ace !!! Want one of these...

[@DIMORULEZ]

a damn... play goddammit, play!!!

[@AaronAndersonRWP]

You just can't lose with Vectrex.

[@NitroDragster426]

vecor graphics just look so clean