Console Wars - The Lawnmower Man - Super Nintendo vs Sega Genesis

In this episode the rivals take on The Lawnmower Man for the Super Nintendo and the Sega Genesis. These games were very similar, but there are some differences. Which version of The Lawnmower Man is worse? Super Nintendo or Sega Genesis? Find out in this episode of Console Wars!
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[@ConsoleWars]

People seem to like the original music for this episode. You can download all our music for FREE here: soundcloud.com/level-one-1

[@oldfan4049]

So it would be Roadrunner and Vile E. Coyote?))

[@pr6046]

Pat looks like jobe

[@Slappaccino]

Oh nice. I've always loved the music in your videos.

[@Vulpas]

9:46 Don't think the Columbo reference went unnoticed!

[@ConsoleWars]

@@Vulpas I was worried it did

[@diegog1853]

The crazy thing is, there exists a gameboy version of this game, and it actually tried to replicate most of the crazy 3D effects. Whatever you think about these games, you have to give it to the developers, they were very comited to breaking boundaries to give you something even remotely similar to the movie.

[@schwarzerritter5724]

Got that game out of a whole bag of Gameboy games for 15€. There where some good games in the bag though, like Choplifter 2.

[@MoonSarito]

That's pretty impressive, I didn't know the Game Boy could do something like that.

[@diegog1853]

@@MoonSarito I didn't either, It looks kind of like a tech demo for the gameboy, once I saw it I had to buy it.

[@Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial]

As someone who has played games with drunk Dan before, I can confirm he hits everything

[@ConsoleWars]

And I yell a lot too. Perfect representation

[@FoxerTails]

For a licensed game, I had no idea the devs created such elaborate visuals for the game. And man, of course the music is awesome. Allister Brimble is an amazing electronic music composer.

[@ConsoleWars]

Yeah, really solid soundtrack

[@rustymixer2886]

@@ConsoleWars This Dan or substitute guy?

[@swampdonkey4919]

Yeah, the game LOOKS and SOUNDS good. So what went wrong??

[@rustymixer2886]

@@swampdonkey4919 the most important thing, good gameplay

[@swampdonkey4919]

@@rustymixer2886 Totally could've been good. I wanna see someone do a hack of this game.

[@eyesofnight]

You guys should do an april fools episode where you trade places for who is Nintendo and Sega

[@NibzEntertainment]

Good idea! April is coming up in 2 months, & they should be in good shape for that!

[@Vulpas]

Or switch companies, Atari vs Sony.

[@mrdeatheli]

This channel is criminally under-rated. You guys should easily have over a million subs. Thank you for continuing to be such an awesome channel. All your hard work is definitely appreciated!! Thanks again!!

[@ProwerPlaysSega]

@@Arjay82 couldn't agree more

[@ConsoleWars]

Thank you! Its always nice to read these types of comments

[@ThePirateCasey]

@@ConsoleWars you guys are the best, I've watched you for years now and honestly it keeps getting better. You have a way of not making things stale. Please keep it up, we'll keep watching!!!

[@erbicus]

Still tho, never forget the golden rule: there's always room for improvement!

[@jugghead82]

Agreed

[@nimaiiikun]

the music in both games is surprisingly pretty good. the Genesis version somehow reminds me of Phantasy Star 2. perhaps similar instruments

[@FlyingDuckMan360]

I'm really looking forward to seeing the next episode; Road Runner's Death Valley Rally Vs. Desert Demolition Starring Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote.

[@M567dk]

Oh YES!!! Now THAT Is going to be a FUN ONE considering the topic.

[@supersexysega]

Genesis version is going to win potentially in a sweep.

[@megamarsonic]

@@supersexysega i sure hope so. Never played the Genesis game but Death Valley Rally is garbage. My least favorite Looney Tunes game on the Super Nintendo (out of the ones I've played).

[@cybersanga2.0]

This game was probably a more interesting sequel than the actual sequel turned out to be. Looking forward to another humorous show!

[@JMFSpike]

I think the sequel would have fared a lot better if not for the horrendously bad casting for Jobe. That's the main thing that killed the film for me. It did make one particular Jobe scene hilarious though, so there is that.

[@fusionspace175]

I like the sequel as low budget trash cyberpunk fare, it's johnny mnemonic without the budget. I admit it's a bad movie, but it's not exactly boring to watch with all the cool sets and costumes. It doesn't nearly match the badass ending of the first movie and what it made me imagine though.

[@firestriker3580]

No

[@TheBloodswordsman]

these are my favourite episodes - not when they fight to see which game is better, but when they fight to see which game is worse.

[@ConsoleWars]

Glad you like it!

[@TheBloodswordsman]

@@ConsoleWars Love it. Please don't get me wrong though, everything ya'll put out is great.

[@Spitta504TV]

These reverse episodes are still cool. Explain why your game is worse lol

[@pokepress]

I can only assume the choice of characters is because they wanted to have a female playable character, but were limited to ones from the movie or something.

[@ConsoleWars]

Gotte be casue she did nothing in the film. Her boy did a lot more

[@nessadvantage9447]

I think jobe should have been the other playable character. Then you'd have 2 stories, one where you're trying to save the world, and one where you're trying to destroy it. Could have made for a more interesting game.

[@deependcuration]

I love putting you guys on late nite with my friend I've known since we were 12. I'm 26 now. Your channel's vibes remind me of how it used to feel during the good old days when you could be up gaming all night on weekends without worrying about work or school tomorrow. Craziest part is how grateful we were with rudimentary tech in hindsight. I remember feeling like I was in the future when I was able to bump KZbin and Limewire music while playing Halo 3 online.. Mannnn I miss those days!

[@kmarple1]

Great episode. Serious Gremlins II vibes from super-intelligent Donkey Kong.

[@JMFSpike]

This is quite possibly the funniest episode you've ever done. I really enjoyed Pat's performance in this one. The last part after the game review was great, and it's convinced me that a Lawnmower Man parody could be one of the greatest comedy films ever made.

[@ConsoleWars]

Much appreciated! I'll take a Lawnmower Man parody

[@markula_4040]

I agree. Terminator Salvation wasn't THAT bad. It wasn't. Especially considering what came after.

[@drgribb]

Haha I don't think it was that bad either (it was fun for what it was), but I think the later movies were better.

[@SteveBrandon]

Terminator Salvation felt like it would have been a pretty good sequel to a first War Against the Machines movie where shell-shocked survivors are only just starting to rebuild civilization in the months and years after Judgment Day, unaware of Skynet droids slowly claiming more territory. I felt that TS skipped too much story* but it was still interesting for what it was and I certainly appreciated how it at least tried something different from any other Terminator sequel post-T2. * Yes, I know there was a prequel comic that covered some of the narrative gap between T3 and TS but the early days of the post-Judgment Day world should have been its own movie.

[@trevormarshall8553]

Truth be told I like the SNES music. Especially in the VR part when you're flying around. Seems fitting. SNES version sounds more science fiction and high tech themed Plus I like Allister Brimble's compositions. The Genesis version was remixed by someone else

[@aipaloovik]

It's a nice change of pace when you guys try to see which is the worst instead of which is the best.

[@jackadoo8780]

It was an ok movie but I had the snes version growing up and loved it (had a small leftover library from my older brothers) was blown away by a character sprites of the fire man you fight at the gas station

[@HarryToeface]

Thank you guys ...for all the laughs. This was a very well done episode and I hope you know what kind of effect you have on your audience. Moments of joy that are actually priceless.

[@ConsoleWars]

That's awesome!

[@ADTribalChild]

I fondly remember playing the Super Nintendo version. The game sucks, but the soundtrack, flashy visuals and VR segments are memorable. You could say it's a guilty pleasure of its time. I never knew there was a Sega Genesis version and I know there's Sega CD version that is an different game entirely. (future "What's the Difference?" episode for consideration). Another great episode, you two! Bonus points for the add spoofing the VR sections

[@jtomally9681]

Not much to say about either one, here. I have not heard of the games, movies, or the short story. Nothing to see here, guys. Next video will be Road Runner's Death Valley Rally (SNES) vs. Desert Demolition Starring Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote (Sega Genesis).

[@dlaimer]

22:31 Dan is getting way too good at acting. "It wasn't that bad. It wasn't!"

[@Level1Sword]

You've outdone yourselves again, fellas. Excellent effects!

[@ConsoleWars]

Thank you!

[@SeanDahle]

That sega death groan. Hilarious 😂 🤣🤣😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NashTheBlade]

For a minute I thought Wolfchild was going to be the next game because that coyote looked too much like a wolf....Next up are the Road Runner games

[@ConsoleWars]

Thanks again for the games sir!

[@sonicmario64]

Am I the only one who wasn't expecting a reference to "Gremlins 2: The New Batch" to be featured in such an episode? ;D

[@L0L247]

Glad you guys are still making videos

[@tomevil6]

Just like with all Console Wars videos I hit like before I watch it because I know its going to be good!

[@ConsoleWars]

I hope it was!

[@tomevil6]

@@ConsoleWars As always it was good !

[@gozinta82]

I like your angle, here! It's awesome to hear you talk crap about the versions after defending it after so long :). Keep up the great work, guys!

[@sudiptobasu294]

This is one of your greatest videos of all time! can t wait for the next one! Great Job guys!

[@ConsoleWars]

Thank you!

[@rexstylers8873]

Very good video! 👍😆 What I remember most and best about this game was the music of the first stage. It seemed to me in the "Depeche Mode" style (a little better in its SNES version)

[@bildo1977]

Next episode: Death Valley Rally vs. Desert Demolition.

[@CarecaRetrogamer]

Woot! Another great video, thanks! :) So, next video is gonna be Road Runner's Death Valley Rally vs Desert Demolition Starring Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote?

[@j-lgroen1239]

I needed this! Omg the timing couldn’t be better.

[@ConsoleWars]

Happy to help!

[@RetroPaolo]

This was an awesome episode!

[@ConsoleWars]

Thank you!

[@MyRetroLife]

The Wilhelm scream gag was hilarious! GREAT episode. I never have played this game or seen this movie

[@ConsoleWars]

Thanks! You're not missing much lol

[@supercutevortexx0758]

The next console wars episode is Road Runner's Death Valley Rally vs Desert Demolition

[@Carl-R]

Great episode, awesome Gremlins 2 reference.

[@mattryan9444]

If your watching and haven't subscribed. What are you waiting for? These guys deserve way more then 55k subs. Throw them a bone, extra cool points from being from NJ as well.

[@ConsoleWars]

Thank you so much!

[@420haxx]

Love me some Console Wars ! That Wilhelm scream bit had me in stitches!

[@mickeycortes6649]

Love the Gremlins 2 reference! 🤣

[@ConsoleWars]

That was fun to do

[@952shadowman]

Probably one of my favorite episodes due to the fact your sketches are hilarious to fade into your games that you are reviewing, this one especially since DK is one of the funniest characters besides Pastrami on this channel. Also the Home Alone ep was funny

[@roylam3329]

Another great episode! I have never seen The Lawnmower Man movie, but that sure didn't get in the way of my enjoyment of this video. In hindsight, I wonder why I was worried about that. Anyway, I absolutely loved the whole VR thing you did at the end! Easily my favorite part! Whatever you had to do for that, it was definitely worth it! I might say more later, but that's all the stuff I wanna get outta the way first. Anyway, the next episode's gotta be the Roadrunner games. Y'know, AVGN talked about Road Runner's Death Valley Rally in his "Fear and Loathing in Vegas Stakes" episode. That's got me looking forward to the Roadrunner games episode that must be coming up next. Can't wait!

[@ConsoleWars]

It was a lot of hard work. Glad you liked it!

[@testingcolombia994]

Great episode guys, very very funny! I'd like to suggest to review international superstar soccer deluxe, maybe?

[@cyberpunkholiday]

As always, I love the fun wholesome content guys! Great episode. Genuinely laughed out loud at the Salvation bit! Hahaha

[@ConsoleWars]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danielotano8677]

And another masterpiece on this underrated channel as usual

[@ConsoleWars]

Thank you!

[@toxicavenger7073]

10:01 the 6th name HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA THAT WAS MY 4TH FAVORITE HIGH SCORE NAME

[@ConsoleWars]

That's one of my go-to's

[@Heka41]

You guys are so funny!! Such an entertaining episode! Great content!

[@ConsoleWars]

Thank you!

[@VegarotFusion]

Sweet video. Now I'm gonna go start my Lawnmower, man.

[@Saxdude26]

Two of the first Let's Players I discovered, who got me invested in the hobby in the first place, did a co-op of Lawnmower Man back in 2012. So this episode, while trippy and bizarre, holds a twinge of personal significance. I hadn't even read the book or watched the movie beforehand... what were the film writers on? XD Also, you guys are great at your craft. The VR 4th wall breaks and self-awareness are PERFECT. Awesome episode dudes.

[@toxicavenger7073]

Had this for SNES and liked it kinda cool with the flying through space vr thing at the time

[@wizarddudereborn457]

My guess is the next game is going to be Road-Runner and Wile E. Coyote games.

[@HorrorMetal]

Another great video guys! I remember playing this game for the SNES back in the day. Never played the Sega version though. Have you guys ever considered comparing N64 games to PlayStation 1? I think that could be pretty cool since both consoles have some of the same games, such as Gex: Enter the Gecko and Mortal Kombat Trilogy.

[@ConsoleWars]

Thanks. We def want to do Mortal Kombat Trilogy somehow

[@superamario6464]

I love this channel :) thank you for doing what you do

[@ConsoleWars]

Glad you like it!

[@AbcDefg-zt8xy]

16:50 - lol, that would be epic

[@jwjknorr5851]

You guys should expand, hire editors etc and take your stuff to the next level. Would love to see videos weekly. Keep up the great work!

[@ConsoleWars]

Weekly, oh boy. I was editing 4 days in a row nonstop to finish this episode for this week. And we def don't have the money to hire anyone.

[@scalliano]

The cuts to the 2D levels and extending of the VR levels in the Sega version were done with the benefit of hindsight. It came out later so they knew nobody liked the 2D parts.

[@hard4games]

I enjoy how the consoles are at war in this series.

[@ConsoleWars]

The war never ends here!

[@JJUniverseChannel]

Nice video guys 😎!

[@TheCHR83]

This video is Beyond Cyberspace.

[@nightowl8363]

I know you have grown, but i still think you guys channell deserves a bigger push. Turned a few friends on to you guys, showing them the Contra and FF vs Phantasy Star vids👌

[@ConsoleWars]

Thanks for spreading the channel!

[@bouelf]

Awesome episode guys.

[@ConsoleWars]

Thank you!

[@Mr.Glaube]

The cob that gemmed the gemmiverse

[@MoonSarito]

Great video, I didn't know about this game, it uses some very impressive graphic effects for both the SNES and the Sega Genesis, it surprises me that it doesn't use any special chips.

[@8IMgMI3]

Keep it up Guys. Love your Channel.

[@ConsoleWars]

Thank you!

[@y_s4021]

I'm not much of a fan of the comedy skits, a little bit slow for me, but overall, the episodes are great! I'm always looking forward to the next one. Great job, guys.

[@ConsoleWars]

I know the comedy isnt for everyone. Unfortunately its our favorite part so its not going away. Maybe it'll grow on you!

[@seanthegamer1337]

Yes finally it's going to be released in 10 seconds I'm doing the countdown now

[@jugghead82]

Hey guys have to say once again another amazing video definitely enjoyed it. I remember Lawnmower Man a great movie definitely think the game could have been even better the graphic seems pretty decent as well as the VR mode. By the wat Pats voice during his monolog at the 24:35 mark in the video you sounded like Kevin Conroy from Batman the Animated Series Awesome Video Guys.

[@ConsoleWars]

That's the voice Pat was going for!

[@jugghead82]

@@ConsoleWars Awesome I LIKE

[@sdcazares1980]

Next Episode Hint (taking a wild guess): Road Runner's Death Valley Rally (Super Nintendo) vs. Desert Demolition Starring Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote (Genesis) I only played the SNES version. Great graphics and sound, but the controls were notoriously difficult. Took me some time getting used to, but yeah, it was hard.

[@FlyingDuckMan360]

+Sergio Cazares You should definitely play Desert Demolition on the Genesis. That game gives you the option to play as Wile E. Coyote so you can use the ACME Gadgets to catch Road Runner.

[@dominicsmith5588]

OMG!!!!!! You did this game!? I've been hoping you do it for YEARS!!!!! I am so excited to watch!!!!!

[@ConsoleWars]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@kringhetto]

Great Thumbnail!

[@GuestZer0]

I feel DK's frustration. Old habits are hard to break. 🍌

[@AlanSingley]

Yay, My favorite channel is back again with a hot one !

[@raphaelturtle4146]

Can't wait for next month's Wolf Runner episode. Meep meep.

[@mrbigjonstud]

intelligent DK sounds alot like the professor gremlin in gremlins 2 hahaha.

[@ConsoleWars]

I wonder why that is? lol

[@matthewlane518]

You guys made this game look like it could be fun!

[@segastardust8836]

I hope you do a What's the Difference episode to tackle the Sega CD version.

[@drgribb]

Oooo, I second this idea

[@ConsoleWars]

🤔

[@vicchopin]

f****... console wars makes my saturday nights SO much better thanks for another amazing episode guys

[@drgribb]

*fuck, console wars... XD That one comma makes all the difference haha

[@vicchopin]

@@drgribb ;P my bad

[@ConsoleWars]

Glad you liked it!

[@vicchopin]

@@ConsoleWars nope, didn't like it.... loved it!

[@mullinsjm1]

Hey Dan! Quick question: Are you using hd retrovision cables for the genesis? I've been rewatching older episodes and the trend was that the genesis was darker and less vivid. I know they're kind of pricey, but I run them on my model 1 and theyre fantastic!

[@RobsonRoverRepair]

Jems sound driver ironically saving the day!

[@M567dk]

I never even heard of this video game or of the movie or of the story. So this is a first for me. Thank you for this amazing informative video.

[@ShredwardWizardhands]

This would have been the freshest, funniest KZbin vid of 2006.

[@GMMXX80]

Just saw The Lawnmower Man and thought I'd rewatch this remembering there was one, and now I get it so much more. It makes more sense. "Back to the real world.... In the video game..." 😂 Awesome

[@royshaheer]

Never have came across this before.... Nice overview as always...

[@ConsoleWars]

Thanks!

[@chocolocojames213]

Wow, now I want to try it because of the soundtrack. This was a good pick 😊😊😊

[@ConsoleWars]

It is a good soundtrack. Expect to die a lot

[@sfighter0085]

Awesome episode. I remember hearing about this movie and game, but I've never seen the movie nor played this game. What's odd is, even though these games are technically bad, the presentation and variety of this game make me want to check it out. But probably the SNES version. Edit: Also major props for parodying "The Lawnmower Man" game, and throwing in a "Gremlins 2" reference with Donkey Kong.

[@ConsoleWars]

Thanks! It was a lot of hard work parodying "The Lawnmower Man" game

[@Cyclingismywholelife]

Great review as always gentlemen, toodles.

[@Andrew-Thalmann]

Pirates of Dark Water when?

[@2livesup402]

Thank you so much, brilliant video, I will watch both the Lawnmower Man films again. Game on! 🎸

[@ConsoleWars]

Nice! How was that second one?

[@2livesup402]

@@ConsoleWars no where near as good as the first film. However, a stark glimpse into the 'meta-verse'.

[@64BeastyMan]

23:12 Because of the VR experience, if you’re on phone, you can tilt it slightly left and right to have some semi-interactive Console Wars goodness.

[@kinorai]

2:25 Well! I got my daily dose of fact and trivia, my day is a success! Thanks Nintendo guy!

[@TBONE_2004]

Next episode, deserves to be described: Super Nintendo: Mode-7-icus Super-FX-icus Sega Genesis: Blast Processicus 40-Megicus

[@JudgeMikeman]

"I don't say this often: You were right" XD

[@Melphas]

9:43 gonna agree with Pat, not epilepic but that did hurt to watch

[@jamesgriffyn]

I'm SO glad y'all mentioned how strange it is they made Carla a playable character.

[@ConsoleWars]

Its a weird choice

[@zooropa04]

"Which is worse?" is a great twist.

[@claudiotapiaf.7194]

Great!!!! Finally Desert demolition vs Road Runner's Death Valley Rally.

[@marplatense31]

Next episode is the road runner? cool!

[@jwill7998]

Repeatedly saying "ouch" made my day. #ouch