Classic Game Room - STARSKY & HUTCH review for Game Boy Advance

[@ThisIsDoubleB]

This was the first game I ever got for my GBA. I actually really enjoyed it at the time.

[@BetweenTheLyons]

The ps2 version supported co-op, Player 1 drove and player 2 used the guncon to shoot stuff. Really cool concept.

[@xxchromiumxx]

I have the GameCube version. It's a great game! Some portable versions of games suck really bad. I got it for 5$ and would certainly recommend it.

[@delroywashington3185]

Thanks for the walk down memory lane !!!

[@katakisLives]

I had a go at this game a while back and under the circumstances thought that they did a reasonable job at it! the controls were pretty stiff but its more of less on a par with the GBA port of Driv3r and other 3D games for the GBA! they were able to represent reasonable looking 3D vehicles and buildings etc and the shooting mechanic worked ok

[@IllusionSector]

Woops, my bad. You're right. It was for the other consoles. Sorry for the confusion. But yeah, the soundtrack is quite amazing.

[@jacobmolineaux5769]

I have the ps2 version of this and it is actually a good game.

[@br7915]

I remember playing Starsky & Hutch on the Xbox with my brother... good times...

[@roebuck2600]

If Mark can't find a kind word to say about a game, you know it's bad. I actually got that same GBA SP today. Love the brighter backlight option. Don't think I'll be adding this game to my collection unless it comes with a lot of better games on eBay or something.

[@IllusionSector]

The soundtrack for the DreamCast version (composed by his magnificence, Tim Follin) is phenomenal.

[@Reasonjpn]

the gba version might be bad, but the console game is legitimately great. Driving plus on rails shooting.

[@Highwang]

Man, I never thought I'd see a game that Mark would hate.

[@baryhogan3495]

"My time would have been better spent picking my nose, which has superior controls and graphics." LOL I found this game when going through some old stuff, and was wondering if anyone would be interested in buying it. After looking at this, I would feel guilty selling it to anyone. Amazingly, you can still buy this on Amazon.com for around $10 bucks.

[@mt2oo8]

MEMORIES!

[@IRNatman]

This game was awesome on the Gamecube.

[@MrEyeballshangingout]

I think they actually did do that, but it was a hidden objects game, like the CSI games.Only without a dodgy CGI Carruso to populate your nightmares for the next week and a half.

[@tsvtsvtsv]

Actually, the game was in development for three years. And the music that isn't from the show is composed by Tim Follin, though the console version I'm sure has better music.

[@TXFDA]

The two biggest problems with the GBA to me, boils down to two kinds of games. And 1 bigger thing. 1: The games that try to be 3D, like this game. It's a GBA, the thing it was best at, was SNES style games. When it was a portable SNES, it was amazing, but when they tried to shove 3D stuff on it, it almost always failed(not 100% of the time, but most of the time). 2: The countless Licensed games that were trying to be both Platformers, and Puzzle games. Kim Possible and the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory game is a good example. With kim possible, they could have easily made a generic beat-em-up and it would have probably been decent. But instead, they had to do what a LOT of licensed games did, and throw puzzles and stuff in for some reason. "Stand on this platform and throw an item at the switch to open the door." How bout I just punch the door and it opens, easier, and more fun. 3: Pre-rendered graphics. Yes, Donkey Kong Country and SNES did it well. But the GBA has SO many games with pre-rendered graphics, and most of the time, it looks horrible. There's only a few occasions I can think of where it looks ok. The DKC games obviously, and Tekken Advance. The GBA wasn't meant for realistic textures, or 3D models and stuff as I said in point 1. When the GBA tried to be an SNES, it did well. Sure, there were other kinds of bad games, but those are the 2 major things that stick out to me. I like new things, but there's something to be noted, when most of the best and most popular GBA games, look like they belong on an SNES, and AREN'T trying to be stupdly 3D or puzzley for no reason.

[@keironewoodgate]

Check out the "blue roses" engine developed for gba its very impressive. Even resi 2 had an early build.

[@ChrisJ092]

At least the music has that funky 70s vibe to it.

[@AdamCHowell]

I used to have this game. (Still do but dont have a gba charger) Ulrtermatly, it pushes the system too far, and i wouldnt tolerate it flaws now. That said I enjoyed it at the time and theres skill to grasping the controls and maps. A passable driver clone lies underneath if you can tolarate the flaws and it really could have been alot worse. Its a tough game that real did try to be a solid drive clone but was to ambitious for the hardware.

[@radarlockeify]

70's cop games?!! I want Kojak : Arcade!! A lollypop in one hand and a shotgun in the other. Great on the Wi!!

[@blazedsloth6691]

the Gamecube version of this was BRILLIANT!

[@mwkmn]

"...my time would've been better spent picking my nose, which has superior controls and graphics" I love you Mark

[@ingwersengrady]

When do we a get a review of SUPER Magnum P.I.?

[@sfighter991]

The one thing I'll give this game credit for. A pretty cool and hip music soundtrack. Even though I never played this game, I can tell I won't picking up this travesty of a game any time soon.

[@Axonteer]

Driver SF had Starsky and Hutch themed mission :)

[@redrockgamers]

i know, it was pretty cool, i re bought a copy a year ago, for 99p free delivery on amazon lol, but it is worth every penny and then some. its a shame its so difficult to record, i may have to try it with bandicam, see if a review would work with that.

[@Capta1nFalc0n]

Yup, and better sound, too.

[@BetweenTheLyons]

My question is how does this compare to Driver 2 on GBA?

[@zisoul]

You should do a review of this game on the PS 2,great game.There should be at least a 2nd STARSKY & HUTCH video game.

[@TheMCMaffyx]

This remidns me a lot at the new Fast & Furious Showdown :P

[@TheOwl3r]

It is a vehicle that Starsky and Hutch drove. :3

[@onkelhoek2770]

Best show ever

[@someinterwebguy]

I was wondering why I had never heard of this game. Now I know why.

[@then8mac]

How about playing as Alf holding a cat hostage driving an El Camino trying to escape Mork and Mindy hovering above you in an egg shaped UFO, traveling in time when you reach 88 miles per hour, only to reappear in some else's body trying to save someone's life while being assisted by a hologram named ziggy who tells you your only hope of saving Angela Lansberry is with a coat hanger and some bubble gum?

[@navarone9942]

Also, Nose Picking, Scratching Ass, Toe Nail Clipping and even the epic Watching Paint Dry and its sequel Watching Grass Grow support local/online multiplayer for 2 or more and brilliant audio...

[@Flaileigh]

I'd also go for a Quantum Leap game. Roundhouse kicks for all!

[@SkellerART]

" My time would have been better spent picking my nose " This is why I watch your show XD

[@dln8393]

I have the PS2 version. And I gotta say its great.

[@electrofreak0]

I have the PS2 version and it really isn't bad. At least I enjoyed it. Only cost me 98 cents.

[@itsLaika]

I can't wait for your review of GTA V! :D

[@COBOL]

Well, GBA and SNES are very different machines. GBA as two CPUs. One main 23-bit ARM architecture and another "legacy" Z80 equivalent CPU. And doesn't have a sound processor. Nintendo ported all the SNES libraries on GBA, including the famous SNES's mode-7. This is why many games have similar graphics to the SNES and this is why 3DO-like 3D graphics are possible

[@mattplaysvidya]

Interesting, never knew this had a GBA release, I remember the PS2 version though, had Guncom support

[@BenBlue4]

The PS2 version is brilliant. I loved it!

[@B0B_BELCHER]

'The pumps exploded' lol :D

[@HRTheTrister]

How long should I mirowave this game for?

[@Pmike404]

Driver 2 on the GBA is a great game. It can be unforgiving with the short time limits for missions, but the presentation, gameplay, and large maps make it a fun game. Startsky and Hutch is very bad, the controls are horrible and the audio is also very poor. I own both games and would recommend Driver 2 if you were getting one of these games.

[@marturocarrera55]

Hey Mark you should review beer sometime!

[@leecroft2011lc]

Agree, should have played the PS2 or the Xbox version. Played it on the Xbox for weeks, such a cool game. Chuck this horrible mess away, get your PS2 or Xbox.

[@JaronThomson]

give your uncle starsky a hug jeremy

[@Supersonic906]

I feel bad for liking this game when I was a kid, I only played it for the free roam. :/

[@mmdude15]

Tim Follin composed the music for this game.

[@AndreyS306]

Nice review, i have PC version of this game

[@hazzwright]

I-I-I loved this game...

[@nosidezero]

You should review Driv3r for GBA.

[@Yodagamer1]

i have the gamecube and ps2 versions. The ps2 is far better than the gamecube for 1 reason you can use a steer wheel in multiplayer for driving and a guncon for the shooting. Fantastic idea that would be awesome for some open world games XD

[@JohnnnyJohn]

I don't care what you say, Murder She Wrote would be a badass game!

[@ShaunRF]

Who is this Al Camino you speak of?

[@Xegethra]

It still looks better than the GameBoy Advance version of Driver 3

[@tommytwotacos8106]

they do have a PC point and click based on Murder She Wrote just fyi

[@SolidSnake684]

Why on earth did so many people try to do 3D on the GBA. Back on the SNES it was cool because the only alternative was arcades. But with the GBA, you had 3 major 3D consoles, so the only reason to make the GBA port 3D is to make people bleed from the eyes.

[@mauijiminar1]

That was the funniest review yet

[@NiceManThatsNice]

I had this a kid :-) dam so much fun

[@n4h488]

i've completed that game, it was quite hard

[@bluemonkjd]

The car engine sounds like a crotch rocket-type of mini-motorcycle.

[@mbsfaridi]

I meant El Camino. LOL!

[@rarecoolitems]

Good Video!

[@loupelez1551]

When will the Classic game room be open to the public? Ill kick your ass in Super Pac Man Mark will you accept the challenge? Ill Bring the beer :D

[@froggerfromspace]

Please review the ps2 version too.

[@Cybercriminal-h6j]

i had starsky and hutch for ps2 and i thought it was really good, totally different from the gameboy version

[@pedrosilvaproductions]

and with that my friend i agree

[@Xan0906]

Is this recorded via composite? The quality sucks

[@kamiljerzykarmel]

1:04 Starsky and Mutch?

[@TheTeeWorldsfreak]

play the gamecube version, it´s actually fun

[@lordpolvo222]

Mark, i agree the game is terrible to play. But the graphics. for whats inside a GBA it pulls of some pretty clever tricks.

[@ReluctantWarrior]

Mark, you should play the PS2 version of this game, its so much better.

[@nintyfan1991]

Never knew there was a GBA version.

[@redrockgamers]

sames, someone has to review it, but fraps seems to hate it!!!!!

[@RoyOrbisonsElvisTape]

Who would rather play Pole Position 2 for the Atari 7800, than this game. I'd bet my last Dollar Mark is with me on this.

[@theawesomegamr]

but on the dreamcast it would be quite cool ;)

[@joshhhieee1]

Should review the PS2 one that was BadAss !!!

[@RamsTheNameCom]

I own this game for ps2.

[@tsvtsvtsv]

They should have waited another year for the movie to come out and made a DS port.

[@uselessDM]

I think this could have been a decent game if they would have gone for a GTA I or II style.

[@janiwalker96]

The pc version is very good even now. :)

[@OdaSwifteye]

I imagine it would make for a very good mystery game if they got the right writers.

[@HerecomestheCalavera]

I'd rather play the "Starsky and Hutch" movie mission fro Driver San Francisco!

[@jhn_8103]

That game was fun on ps2

[@jjbussey]

I played and loved the gamecube version of this game, Gameboy version is shit, but the gamecube is really good actually

[@Wrathchild1995]

I used to have this game it was bloody difficult and I thought it was awful

[@SkittlesKid]

I had the gameboy version of this and if you say the cars were undrivable you're doing something wrong as my 7 year old self could do it

[@senditstudio]

Did anyone else have this on the PS2? :)

[@King_K_Rool_]

0:50 hey this could be good. 0:52 oh O.o

[@Since1845]

ATTN: Telltale Games RE: Murder She Wrote

[@psychoticgiraffe]

I'm Al Camino, in giraffe form.

[@SWellusionist]

I played the ps2 version wen it came out

[@UndeadPorcupine]

When your vehicle controls are worse than Mass Effect 1, you know you're doing something wrong.

[@Bigbacon]

lol, "The pumps exploded" .....they couldn't even put an explosion?

[@MrVenom1974]

This is a really a car wreck... One of these license games...