Comfort Games - Feel Good Software

[@FredSpade]

Your channel itself is a comfort, sir.

[@codydfwn]

it's true

[@timjames6703]

Agreed! I keep coming back to sega lord X at the end of the day just before bed. This channel is like a soothing bedtime story

[@North7675]

@@timjames6703Same! I thought I was the only one that did that! 😅

[@wussup12345]

Holy glaze

[@Futtbuckers-a2M]

Fr, always looking forward to your reviews 🫶

[@mattyboy2024]

Sonic 3 & Knuckles fills me with immense childhood nostalgia, love the early nineties

[@philosophyoftrucking]

At 44, I’m still young and dumb enough to love Road Rash.

[@Zontar82]

same here

[@knephsabir3245]

Guilty as charged 😂

[@dutchcinephile1362]

😂 We all are

[@LukeDodge916]

47 here and absolutely still love this series. It warms the heart, taking some chain to another rider's Arai...in the game, I mean.

[@micktaylor9332]

I'm 46 and it's exactly the same for me lmao. 😂😂👍👍

[@alex64gaming]

I can’t stop playing the original Road Rash. The soundtrack helps the great game play

[@djblakk3535]

You must be an elder gamer.... Kudos.

[@j.goggels9115]

On the Mega-CD

[@Matt.Willoughby]

Great soundtrack, EA had some awesome tunes on the megadrive. Road rash and desert strike were some of the best

[@alex64gaming]

@@djblakk3535 39 years old and proud

[@kuruptein]

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[@ScottWozniak]

Man, it's criminal that SEGA hasn't given us an OutRun 3. 2026 will be the series' 40th anniversary. I hope they don't forget about it. At this point, I'd be happy with with a remaster of Outrun 2 / 2006. 🕹

[@jasonleveck8546]

I'd love to see Sega come out of no where with some kind of bad ass new console! It's not the same with Nintendo still doing great things, without Sega challenging them every step of the way. The 90's were a great time for gaming and I really miss that era. Sega would blow minds if they unveiled a system from out of no where. I think there's room in the market, without a doubt.

[@cyberdemon7694]

And Outrunners, that was dope.

[@gabrieldias3479]

The issue with Out Run is licensing. They need to renew their deal with Ferrari and make a proper Out Run 3. I had SO much fun with Out Run Coast 2 Coast. It's a shame you can't even buy it anymore 😢

[@ScottWozniak]

@@gabrieldias3479 Yeah, I'm fully aware of the Ferrari license. If it's an issue they can do like they did with the 3DS version and simply remove the Ferrari logos.

[@gabrieldias3479]

@@ScottWozniak They have removed the Ferrari logos from ports like the Master System, iirc. But, let's face it: if we want a true Outrun 3, we *NEED* the full Ferrari experience! 😁 Since now it seems Sega is doing well, also resurrecting some franchises, maybe they will close another deal with Ferrari (who's also on a high now with F1) and we get an Outrun 3.

[@ChodeEllis]

This should be a series, great vid SLX. You capture the true essence and love of gaming perfectly, of what these old titles truly are.

[@SegaLordX]

Thanks, I've got a few more in mind for a part 2.

[@cliffchampion5501]

This is my Comfort show it is a very relaxing show to watch when you have some down time.

[@xxFORDIExx]

I absolutely adore PilotWings 64. THAT music was amazing.

[@BeaugosseRiche]

The Lord's videos are so wholesome. The only channel I'll never get tired of. Please never stop.

[@ShadowXeldron]

Most people my age fall back on cosy games as their go to timewaster. But me? The original Doom's my go-to choice. It's well before my time so it has no sentimental value attached, but the gameplay absolutely nails it for me. Plus it has ports for literally everything so I can play it anywhere I want.

[@aortaplatinum]

I am SO sick of cozy games lmao, get that lame gay shit outta here and give me something actually fun

[@Cafeman_2D]

22:03 infinite shuriken code adds to comfort level!

[@retronemesis7064]

Cool Spot is a comfort game for me. No bosses and an awesome soundtrack!

[@markshadows3667]

Agreed!

[@lhfirex]

Phantasy Star 4 to me is one of the ultimate comfort games. I can pick it up and know I'll have about 20 hours of a fun RPG with a great story to play through. Same with the Sonic games on Genesis. A lot of the Yakuza games also feel like comfort games to me, because once you get into that series, most of the entries feel comfortable to play even when it's your first time. For games that aren't Sega, I'd have to add the Mega Man franchise. I can play through tons of them in a row and have a blast. And I can't leave out Falcom's classic Ys series. If you've played them, you get why they could be comfort games between the fast pace, fun story, great gameplay and awesome soundtrack.

[@stefanswiss3760]

After having watched so many speedruns and study the main strats (because I love the game) I know that PSIV is my comfort game. I don't want to do it every year because I don't want to spoil the experience but I know that if I want to do it again it will be a couple of evenings of joy

[@cax1175]

You and Joe are so right about Neo Turf Masters. I don't care about the sport of golf or other golf video games really, but Neo Turf Masters is amazingly fun.

[@MarkCurtis-u6o]

Neo turf masters should be part of a case study on video game therapy. When I first saw it on an MVS cabinet, I thought 'man, how boring'. I still cannot put it down. I was very happy to be wrong.

[@HoroJoga]

Also I wonder why these two never made something together again. I know LordX sounds a bit grumpy but that's the fun part isn't it

[@chadchaos6178]

If I see an MVS out in the wild with Neo Turf Masters on board, I still drop quarters

[@sozaj]

As in Joe Redifer from Game Sack?

[@ponderingForever]

ON THE GREEEEEEN

[@mikeeone5649]

Sonic 3 with Sonic and knuckles is a comfort game for me. I would even argue one of the best 2D platformers ever made. I would go so far as to say , it even beats out most 32 /64 bit 2D platformers. Three playable characters each with different paths , 14 emeralds and hyper Sonic. I bet I have over two hundred hours put in that game.

[@DA-fg3ts]

Far Cry 3, Burnout Takedown, Project Gotham Racing 4, Tekken 3, Soul Calibur 3, Spyro 2, Shining Force 2, Phantasy Star 4 and Final Fantasy IX, those are my comfort games.

[@ChrisMeadows92]

Wow, OutRun 2 looks incredible! I need to track a version of that down somewhere. Your channel is a comfort to me, honestly. Such a chill video format and the consistency is a huge part of it. My comfort games have to be Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Donkey Kong Country, Doom 1993 and Final Fantasy X. There's honestly so many more. Please do a Part 2 or more even, this was a great time.

[@necrogenesis1981]

Earthbound is one of my comfort games, it has tons of sentimental value, most of my comfort games do, they’re therapy for me.

[@thecunninlynguist]

you and me both. love EB. After finding out about the stairs glitch and twson/threed glitch it opened up the game's possibilities for me

[@Vulpas]

Pokemon Stadium, the last game my dad ever bought me as a kid before he passed away. Great game, good memories, and immense sentimental value.

[@DavidRomanKC]

Comments like yours always get me. I hope to make these same memories for my children. 🤜🤛

[@Vulpas]

@DavidRomanKC I'm sure you will bro!

[@Chopsteak_Hee-Ho]

Richard Scarry's Busytown on SEGA Genesis is peak comfort for me. Sometimes I even combine playing it while listening to Touch of Grey by Grateful Dead and that really takes me back to the carefree days. I can't really explain it but that truly makes for a real feel good moment.

[@marcgove5000]

Pleasantly surprised to hear Pilotwings 64 in this list!

[@elodvezer1790]

21:30 love how ure enjoying it with the infinity shurikens activated 👹❤

[@KarcusKorpse]

Yeah unlimited throwing knives as he mentioned is not stock settings, at max in you can set it to 90 i think.

[@cr0sslink]

The nostalgia factor is real. The sound track for the first Streets of Rage is so iconic for me. When I was young, I dubbed it to a mix tape so I could listen to it on the go! 😂

[@justnature1900]

This is by far my favorite video title ever.. this is what video games were supposed to be about

[@TheDumontShow]

Thank you so much, Sega Lord X. For this wonderful content. You are right about Outrun 2. It's straight crack for real. There are very few raving games that could ever touch it. I still play it for a few minutes at a time when I fire up my PS2. My comfort games are Streets of Rage 2, Sonic 3, Street Fighter 3: Third Strike, Super Mario Bros. 3, The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past and the Tekken games. So many I have.

[@Unquestionable]

Always put out great videos with a ton of variety but this is absolutely one of the best topics you've covered. Comfort gaming is a major thing which helps me cope when I'm having a rough time and use the term quite a bit so was thrilled to see your personal list. Some great stuff on here for sure with some of my favorites as well.

[@thecowboy2]

One of my comfort games is Muramasa The Demon Blade for the Wii. The medieval Japanese setting, the music, the culture, the food, and the crafting - I can't get enough of this game. Another is the original Okami - set in the same era as Muramasa.

[@bigbaddawg101]

Megaman X is my comfort game. It was one of the first SNES games I bought and played it so much I had the level layouts and boss patterns memorized.

[@Nintendo85]

Pilotwings 64 is my absolute DEFINITION of a comfort game. That hang glider music is PEAK for relaxing to

[@andrewdowell6474]

Twisted Metal 2 will always be at the top in this category for me.

[@paulrippcord506]

For me it’s Burnout 3: Takedown. I play that game for hours and hours. Vehicular destruction and early 00s edgelord rock at its finest

[@joesinister]

Same here. I loved it on the og xbox since it let me use my own music during gameplay.

[@junothescarecrow]

Didn't know this. Too cool.​@@joesinister

[@KennethKaylor-k8l]

Some good choices here. I love the 2000's Outrun games. Puzzle games have an easy time to calm me down and just enjoy the play. Tetris, Puyo Puyo, Puzzle Fighter, and Columns are some favorites.

[@Cade_Squirrel]

I'm glad you pointed out that a comfort game doesn't mean an easy game, one of my comfort games is Dark Souls which still beats my ass after 100%ing it.

[@phantif4621]

I absolutely love this video, as well the comments. Symphony of the Night, Burnout 3, Super Mario 2 US, the list goes on. Games I still play later in life, games I could not be happier to share with my daughter. Even when a tough day comes along, we love to sit down and laugh over whatever we play. Great video, love the channel!

[@lichenlord]

The original Diablo on PC, Donkey Kong Country on SNES, Final Fantasy IX on PS1, Wave Race 64 on the N64, Bully on PS2, Uncharted 4 on PS4 are some of my comfort games. Many have wonderful, evocative music and sound design that I think does a lot to make a game timeless. No one who played the original Diablo back in the day can hear the Tristram theme and not be transported back, as if through a town portal.

[@joelalain]

super mario world seems to be a game i'll never grow tired. it's simple, fun, great music, fantastic levels and mystery, colourful. other than that Doom 1993, halo 1-4, gears 1-3

[@Marc_Araujo]

Super Mario World is the greatest game ever made. It's just as fun your 17,856th time playing it as it was your very first.

[@Canadian_Gamer]

Great topic. Tetris and NES Open Tournament Golf on the NES come to mind for me. i was young at the time and these were the only video games our parents would play with us as these titles could easily appeal to an adult casual audience back in the early 90’s.

[@volvoguy804]

I was going to say Tetris on the NES too. I could easily play that game for 30 mins and be satisfied, but sometimes it'll grab me for a couple of hours.

[@rufioquin2406]

It’s interesting how golf can be found boring by so many gamers (including myself) but you can love a golf game. Mario Golf 64 and Hot Shots Golf are both comfort games for me. Other comfort games: Streets of Rage 2 Mario Party TMNT Turtles in Time Ridge Racer Virtua Tennis Final Fantasy VII Resident Evil (PSX original) Mario Kart 64 Virtua Fighter Toy Commander Contra Hard Corps Fear Effect Parasite Eve Street Fighter Alpha Sonic and Knuckles Shinobi III Astal Road Rash II Phantasy Star Online Minecraft

[@catharticlobster]

Honestly, I don’t think I could change a thing from this list. Excellently curated for sure. The one that made me emotional though was Road Rash. My grandma ran a daycare at her house and she bought a Sega Genesis shortly after launch for her kids to play. She had Sonic 1 and Road Rash. I played Road Rash so much after school and seeing it here made me emotional. Thanks for this.

[@headjump803]

For me, it's Celeste - the original levels until the top of the mountain. It's all muscle memory by now and I replay the game at least once a year. The other is the castle of illusion remake that came out several years ago. I really love it and I think it's an unappreciated gem! Sonic 1, sonic and Knuckles and the tennis game that came bundled with my Genesis are the most retro ones I think

[@MechaShadowREV]

My go-to comfort game probably has to be Shinobi III. Even though I already know it like the back of my hand, I still can't seem to get enough of it. The hyperdynamic gameplay, the amazing artstyle, the rocking soundtrack, the impactful sound effects, the challenging yet quite forgiving difficulty... It's all there. I still remember having a hard time learning to walljump and being stuck in the middle of the very first stage when I first played it about 20 years ago, but when I got past it, I was having a total blast. I guess I could say the same about the Streets of Rage and Golden Axe series.

[@tommylakindasorta3068]

It's the best platformer ever released for the Genesis, in my opinion.

[@InitialDL84]

Was just about to comment that Shinobi 3 is mine as well. Such a great game just to play and chill to!

[@joesinister]

Easily my favorite of the series!

[@CaptainMauser]

Shenmue The Arcade hall

[@gazzaboy84]

Streets of rage 1. Will always have a special place in my heart as it was on a 3 in 1 cartridge and was my 1st game I bought after getting a mega drive not sure what other games came with it though 😊. I remember now it had Shinobi and a golden axe game, great times.

[@Lord_Deimos]

Paradoxically my comfort games are Doom Eternal, Bloodborne and racing sims.

[@AguilaDeOnix85]

I go back to SFII Special Champion Edition and Ranger X quite a bit. Smack Down 2 on the PS1 was a staple with me and younger brother and I still go yo it, along with Dino Crisis 2. On PS2, VF4, Guilty Gear X, and Capcom vs SNK 2 get a lot of run.

[@williamburrows6215]

Holy shit,after showing my wife all of the Streets of Rage and her favorite is the OG. We both think is doesn't get enough love. Amazing shout out! 🙌

[@SkeggsyDAR]

Great video! Like you I find myself more drawn to the original SOR when going back to play any game in the series. The soundtrack is also in my regular Spotify rotation

[@priorwitness]

Great video! For me there are a few games that I will come back to with regularity. Mega Man 2 is a game I can sit back, go into a trance and beat it in roughly 45 minutes and have a blast. Tecmo Super Bowl is my favorite football game to just go thru a season with a bad team and win it all. It brings me back to a time where friends and I would go thru seasons together well into a Saturday night huddled in front of the TV in the early 90s. Lastly there is Doom. A PC game that genuinely frightened me the first time a 12 year old me played it the first time. I had to sneak buying the Ultimate version a few years later and only play it at night well after my parents had gone to bed for fear they would see the game and make me take it back. Because I had to play it at night with headphones on, it made the experience that much more unforgettable.

[@teknomax7883]

All GTA games have been a comfort zone for me. Just driving around, admiring the landscape, listening to the radio... If I go online, I go solo and do those simple missions like restoring a bike or a car and delivering it. Then Dead Island (the og) somehow became a game I always go back to. Then maybe Blaster Master on the NES, and all Genesis Mortal Kombat. Oh, and Sonic 2 and I ALSO HAVE A SPECIAL LOVE FOR STREETS OF RAGE 1!!!

[@rancid_]

You nailed SF Alpha. Of all my fighting games it is always my go to for a quick fight, that and soul calibur 2. Super Mario World and Sonic 2 are def two of my fav as well.

[@wibbiddywoo]

Sega lord x videos are like comfort food for my soul! Thanks bro 😊

[@SkeggsyDAR]

To answer the question of my own comfort game it would have to be the PS4/PC version of the original Final Fantasy 7. I can pick that game up anytime and get straight into it, often not realising how many hours have passed. It is and will always be my favourite game

[@Nadinetherescuehound]

Phantasy Star 2. Best comfort game ever.

[@j.goggels9115]

Tough though

[@stefanswiss3760]

Was about to launch it yesterday. I'll be trying the Megadrive mini 2 easy version

[@Nadinetherescuehound]

@j.goggels9115 I had the original on the master system. That game was tough, as long as you had the booklet that came with the game, it's was just right IMO.

[@jameswelch2850]

pure nostalgia. i have 18,000 games on my raspberry pi, but always end up playing NEO Turf Masters. Great as usual.

[@denraimei32]

Street Fighter Alpha 1 and 2 (hell, even the CPS2 library) were a league of its own in aesthetic. During my teen years, I would enable infinite time and 2 player mode on MAME to let the presentation do its job.

[@FrancoAlmiron-f6o]

Is always nice to see what games will you talk about, truly a comfort show.

[@sophia_comicart]

I’m constantly returning to Ristar, Landstalker and Sonic 2 for chill out sessions. Great list man as always.

[@chrisscott2920]

Shenmue 1 - that game just hits me right in the feels, every, single, time. My brother and I bought it with a dreamcast when it very first released. Nothing takes me back quite like that game. Whether I played it on my own or we took turns (me watching obviously). I can play that game 100 different ways, with all the collectables, all the conversations, all the good choices or the bad, all the moves, full mastering them, mastering nothing. Man, that game just gets me every time I play it... Speaking of which, it's nearly Christmas which means its nearly time to play Shenmue!

[@skins4thewin]

I freaking LOVE me some Neo Turf Masters!! For me what makes it SO fun is just the ultra polished design & presentation. For a simple Golf game, everything has to be perfect for it to be this good. To the way the club sounds when it smacks the ball, to the BUTTERY smooth wind up animation of the characters. It's a simple Golf game, but it's so absolutely polished to perfection that you just can't help but enjoy it! That & well, it's just plain fun to play! It and Hot Shots Golf are EASILY the best Golf games of all time, and it isn't even close.

[@steezybeatz]

Solid video! I find myself going back to Dreamcast arcade ports more than any other games/consoles. Crazy Taxi, Capcom vs. SNK 2 & Virtual On Oratorio Tangram get the most screen time from me.

[@RGF]

I miss Sonic Mania and Nights into Dreams on your list .... 🙂

[@131457c]

Man, you got a great list going on there! My feel good games are: Streets of Rage, The Revenge of Shinobi, Super Hang-On, Golden Axe, Sega Rally, Panzer Dragoon Zwei, Virtua Cop 2, Fighters Megamix, Dodonpachi, Elevator Action, any of the original Whipeout trilogy games, Tekken 2, Ridge Racer Type 4, Neo Turf Masters, Virtua Striker 2, any of the Mario Kart games, any of the PC Engine Bomberman games, Saturn Bomberman, Neo Bomberman, God of War 1 and 2, God Hand and Sekiro.

[@emans3767]

Wasn't expecting such a modern game on this list, but I couldn't agree more. MGS V might be the pinnacle of stealth action gameplay, perfecting the "approach the mission however you want" style of gameplay that companies like Ubisoft have tried and failed to replicate. I never get tired of playing it, and it remains one of my most played games ever.

[@carlosasantosr]

Very nice video. Definitely Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 are my comfort games. The gameplay and the soundtracks make my days a littler better. Greetings from Colombia.

[@volvoguy804]

My comfort games are Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 on PC, the first four Wing Commanders, Counter Strike CZ, Road Rash on 3DO, Blur on Xbox 360, and Dungeons and Dragons Collection on Saturn.

[@eppskevin]

I also loved how sonic 2 still had the stage clear music from sonic 1. That’s my favorite stage clear of sonic series

[@dyBBelyBTASTIC]

Love the section on the difficulty of Revenge of Shinobi, while a playthough with cheats runs in the background. giggle, love the video btw :)

[@SegaLordX]

Hey man, when you play a game 100s of times you want a bit of variety here and there.

[@dyBBelyBTASTIC]

@@SegaLordX I know, it's getting footage for a video. It's not meant to be a dig at you at all. I just felt kinda, intentional, almost monty python'esq ridiculous.

[@MarkFrankJPN]

I agree with Streets of Rage, The music is better than 2 and I think the environments are awesome too, the beach stage with the rain, the boat, and the elevator when you go up high enough to see the city skyline are all awesome. Calling in backup to clear the screen was a lot more fun than giving up part of your health for a special move that didn't as well.

[@ninjasec]

I only found punch out during my retro game journey over 10 years ago, just not one I played as a kid. I was hooked. It still holds up.

[@davehardenburg2924]

As long as we're talking about the Saturn lights into dreams what a fun I'm very interesting game. The mechanics were just pretty darn cool. Appreciate the Nostalgia Journey brother.

[@davehardenburg2924]

Nights**

[@kevintrjohnson]

For me, it used to be grinding in RPGs, whether it's for loot (Diablo-style games, Borderlands series) or for levels (I maxed out every character/skill in Final Fantasy VI and Secret of Mana), but that's starting to feel too time consuming now. Pac-man, Galaga, Yars' Revenge, and Dig-Dug are the old-school arcade-style games that fill that itch, along with the various virtual pinball games (as long as I'm playing familiar tables and not some of those quarter-robbing early tables). I also like playing horizontal and vertical shooters (even some bullet hell games)--I know I'm typically garbage at them, so making any progress feels like a win, and I usually don't continue to the point of frustration like I do with platformers or fighting games; in the meantime, I can enjoy the eye candy, as they are usually some of the flashiest games. Ditto racing games like arcade racing games like Virtua Racer, Cruisin series, Pole Position, and Super Hang-On. During the first year of COVID, I almost exclusively played Animal Crossing on Switch.

[@tekkaman-blade]

A cozy game for me is definitely the original Shining Force. It takes me back to being in high school, staying up late just playing the game over and over. Another is the original LUNAR: The Silver Star. I could grind in that game for hours at a time and just revel in the graphics and music. Thanks to this video, I am most certainly going to bring out both of these games over the coming weeks to relive those experiences. Thanks!

[@nixneato]

Such a great idea for a video. Sometimes you just have a few minutes, and all you need is to relax. I love demanding games, but there definitely is something to be said about me casual games.

[@jaredbaker1183]

I find myself going back to Star Control on the Sega genesis for a "pick up and play" session. Whether it's a full game, melee, or playing around in practice mode, I find each battle satisfying. Then, around the holidays, playing Christmas Nights on the Sega Saturn. It's so filled with magical holiday cheer!. The original Tomb Raider is a great comfort game too.

[@LukeDodge916]

I dont think I've ever seen Outrun 2 before but that looks drop dead gorgeous! Im kinda blown away by the sensation of speed... I need this game now! Lol

[@yukaslash355]

You started the video with the music from Revenge of Shinobi, one my comfort games since childhood!!!

[@DomsBadTech]

The idea for this video is spot on and really hits a mark. I find myself often playing the same few games over and over albeit a huge library of games and access to game pass, just because I often don't have time for a more involved investment into a game. Love the video, but i came to the realization that my list looks completely different. But the video did make me think about "my list", so it's still a big win, because it made me rediscover some timeless "feel good" games of my own :-) Thanks!

[@masterchief247]

Great idea for a video. Would love to see a part 2. My comfort games have always been Skitch'n, Simcity, Super Mario Kart, NES Open Golf, and Dusty Diamonds Allstar Softball.

[@jaimeangulo]

Bro, you are taking me back. And I’m here for it!

[@vkjfsdg]

Fighters Megamix was my comfort game. Great cast and brisk action

[@SoCalBIGmike]

Hi Mel, another fantastic video as always, Sir! My favorite comfort game is the original Halo Wars for the 360. They did a 'remaster' about 7 years ago called 'Definitive Edition's which I play on my Series X. I'm not sure this counts though as it's not a retro game. I guess if I had to pick a retro game, it'd be Final Fight Sega CD, which I play on my Genesis Mini II.

[@bradenalthaus2167]

I grew up with occasionally playing my cousin's Genesis and Sonic 2 has always been a favorite go to. I'm still watching this video, but your opening statement is exactly how I feel. I grew up in a Nintendo family mostly, but ever since I was a kid I wanted a Sega Genesis and I'm honestly happy to have both Genesis Minis.

[@ShinHeiLong]

Great vid as always, mine are Golden Axe, Final Fight, Do Don Pachi Dai Ou Jou, Metal Gear Solid1-4, Gran Turismo 2, most Pokemon games and Ninja Warriors: Once again

[@captainhawdon937]

Awesome list! pilot Wings 64 is indeed comfort gaming. I still have my nearly 30 year old save file. On a hot summer night I would fly around the castle level with wings.

[@parappatherapper4141]

Abe's Oddysee. Played it so many times that I know where everything is, and you can employ different strategies to pass through certain levels, so it's been always a fun, entertaining and relaxing game for me.

[@edwardmaturo2886]

Sega Ages on the Saturn. I have great memories of playing the full sit down versions of all 3 games in the arcade. I will periodically bust out my flight stick and racing wheel for the Saturn and roll through all 3 games and enjoy the nostalgia.

[@IMDLEGEND]

It gives me so much joy to hear someone else who also thinks that the original Road Rash had the best soundtrack, and a great game! I remember picking this up as my free game for purchasing 2 other EA Sega Genesis games via an EA promotion, and being so surprised at how good it was!

[@Antzmacadamia]

Such an important topic, especially getting older. Balatro has scratched the itch of satisfaction in short term gaming. Going back to these games the nostalgia brings a lot of comfort. Thanks for recommending the golf game and yeah MGSV is the best game I've ever played because of what you said here too.

[@eppskevin]

That aquatic ruin music does it for me every time

[@mikerohlfs2836]

Oh man the first Streets of Rage, I can still remember what it felt like at my cousins house, at 2am with his parents asleep, and his TV turned down super low playing that game, then one of us would yell, pause it and lay low for a bit, freakin love that game.

[@darinherrick9224]

That there's no sprite-based remake of Road Road trilogy just blows my mind. Same with Wing Commander 1-4. They could remake those games so gorgeous now if they wanted to.

[@toadsniff]

I played MGS5 first on PS4, then again on PC, then again on PS4 and then again on PC. I must have around 900 hours total on this game. 😅

[@Des_Zee]

Revenge of Shinobi is my number 1 comfort game. That soundtrack is unmatched 👍💯

[@damo447]

Road Rash is such a nostalgic game. I used the bounce off the side of the bed when going over a hilly bump in the road while playing it. Seemed so realistic back then.

[@BushinRyuCat]

My SLX, i'm so looking foward to your analysis of the Sega VF Direct. I feel this is EXtremely important to the future of Sega projects.

[@InnocentSoul0283]

I just got over a flu and one of the games that gave me that comfort was Tetris for the NES, as well as Sonic Mania (for the same reasons as Sonic 2 for you). They got me through the flu and were low stress pick up and play games.

[@tom.c.a.d]

Man, great picks! Almost all of the main Road Rash games are my feel good softwares. I try to get my hands on anything similar. Been playing Road Redemptiom on and off for some time too. But man I wish they'd at least remade some of the classics Road Rash.

[@imageofchaos]

Excellent video! Would love to see this turn into a multi part series, maybe even broken down into genres.

[@murder.simulator]

I knew somebody who would play Shining Force 1 and 2 endlessly. Evem though he owned a Sega CD he would play nothing else

[@mymusic3354]

Great list, I still play many of these today, Turf masters is great, I've never been into golf but that game is fun, SMB2 is another.....I've never played it all the way through, I just start it up and play it until I have to go do something else, it's a relaxing time. The Road Rash games are great too. The first one is great, the others add little tweaks to the formula and the games are just fun and relaxing to play through. While I have the newer Road Rash games on N64 and playstation, the Sega versions are simple pick up and play versions that keep me coming back to play them again and again.