Contra The Alien Wars on Game Boy How About That

It's Contra The Alien Wars aka Contra III for the original Game Boy! And it's pretty good! How about that? Check out the complete game, with commentary, right here! Make sure you're watching at 1080p 60 fps for the best experience!
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[@MrAlexthemachine]

Interesting thing about this port, it has snes sound chip enhancements when played in the super gameboy.

[@amerigocosta7452]

Factor 5 was the best developer for action games in Europe in the late 80s and early 90s (sorry, Team 17 fans!) and the only one comparable to Japanese developers. I think that they get a little more credit than they deserve for the Turrican series as the Turrican character and the first two games are a creation of Manfred Trenz on the Commodore 64, who was not a Factor 5 member (I believe he was an internal developer at Rainbow Arts). Still, Factor 5 made the best and most iconic versions of the first 2 Turrican games on the Amiga and then went on to develop further entries. So I guess a good chunk of credit is due to them anyways. But anyways, Factor 5 were the best and it's not surprising they could pull this little gem off.

[@InglebardGaming]

Factor 5 did great work on computers, no question. Team 17... they might be the most overrated developers ever. I don't like a single one of their Amiga games.

[@roberto1519]

I wonder if they removed a few stages and enemies due to the cartridge ROM size, probably. I think the more muted Pocket green is actually quite charming, but I know some colors are different to you, so it could be that. True that today there's little reason for newcomers to choose this version, but back then, many kids only had the Game Boy and could buy one game for many months.

[@InglebardGaming]

I'm sure rom size was a factor for the stage that was removed. I'm also sure they chose to remove that level instead of the others because it would have been hardest to do justice on the GB hardware.

[@PericlesBeber]

Nice convertion, some of the music it's so european style, remembers me the 8bits Mortal Kombat versions to Master System and Game Gear.

[@InglebardGaming]

Ha, yeah, the music is super 8-bit European style, it's the kind of stuff that was common in European C64 (and CPC and Spectrum) games of the 80s.

[@rustymixer2886]

don't know too much about GG and 8-bit Sega but ... Alien Syndrome - The version on the game gear is unique Arena: Maze of Death - Really fun game gear exclusive. It's an isometric shooter where you explore various factories looking for keys and weapon upgrades Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe - A Golden Axe themed RPG. It's kind of simple, and frustrating in my opinion. I'm not a fan, but many consider it a "hidden gem" Baku Baku - A fun puzzle game. There is an SMS version, but the GG version is superior in my opinion because it offers 2 player mode Batman Returns - I think it's better than the SMS version. You have a power meter and the levels and play style is a bit different Crystal Warriors - Awesome strategy RPG. I find it very fun. Defenders of Oasis - Exclusive RPG with a very unique vibe. It's told in chapters and it's quite fun. One of my favorites on GG Demon Child Zenki - Japanese exclusive action game with an overworld and lots of things to explore and discover. Very fun. There is an English fan translation, but I'm not sure how you'd play it without a flash cart Devilish - Pinball style adventure game (very odd concept!) that is different than the Genesis version. It's a bit frustrating, but fun to check out Donald no Magical World - Very fun McDonalds theme action platformer. It's a Japanese exclusive, but it plays in full English. Doraemon - Noranosuke no Yabou - Japanese Exclusive. It's a very fun and simple little platformer. English friendly! Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine - Puyo Puyo, but with Sonic villans. I like this version better than the SMS port and it plays different than the Genesis version. It's actually much harder than the 16 bit version Factory Panic - Fun puzzle game that is exclusive to the game gear. Flip switches to deliver to goods to people in what appears to communist Russia! Fantasy Zone - Unique version of Fantasy Zone Galaga '91 - Update to Galaga with new levels and bosses. Didn't come out on any other sega consoles GG Aleste - Amazing GG Exclusive shooter! Must Play!! Japanese exclusives but its English friendly GG Aleste 2 / Power Strike II - Amazing GG Exclusive shooter! Must Play!! In the US it's called Power Strike II GG Aleste 3 - This was created in 2020 by the same team that did the first 2. Amazingly fun game. Not sure how you can play it without a flash cart though Gunstar Heroes - Very fun platformer. Its slightly different than the Genesis version. Different enough to warrant a play though Halley Wars - Exclusive shooter. Its simple but fun. You are encouraged to kill everything because if enough enemies slip past you, you could lose Lunar - Sanposurur Gakuen - Simple RPG, but it has great charecters and fun story. Broken up into chapters. You need to either know Japanese or use a fan translation patch, so probably requires a flash cart Magical Puzzle Popils - Awesome exclusive puzzle game. You have to break blocks to get a path to your trapped girlfriend. Very challenging and lots of levels Magical Taruruuto-kun - Very simple but fun shooter. Japanese exclusive, but it's English friendly Mega Man - Pretty fun, exclusive version of Mega Man on the GG. Plays really well Megami Tensei Gaiden - Last Bible - Japanese exclusive RPG, requires a fan translation patch Might Morphin Power Rangers - GG exclusive fighting game. One of my all time favorites! Plays very well, with a good 1P story mode. The vs. option is also super fun and opens up a ton of new charecters. This game plays so well, and is highly recommended!!! Might Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie - Great sequel, even better than the other power rangers game! Ninja Gaiden - Exclusive ninja gaiden game on the GG. Very fun OutRun - I prefer this version to the SMS version, I think it looks and plays better. Pop Breaker - shooter/puzzle game. Japanese exclusive but it's English friendly Psychic World - Very cool action platformer with a good story. This version is different that the SMS port. It's easier to change weapons and some of the levels are re-designed / combined Ristar - The best GG platformer? Maybe! Different than the Genesis version. It has a ton of stars to collect in each level. If you can play it on a Japanese GG you get an extra level! Royal Stone - Sequel to Crystal Warriors. It plays the same, but is highly refined and in my opinion, one of the best GG games. Japanese exclusive that requires a fan translation patch Sassou Shounen Eiyuuden Coca Cola Kid - Very fun platformer, with a Coca Cola tie in. It's Japanese, but english friendly (there's cut scenes, but you don't need to read them to play). There is also a fan translation patch available Shining Force - The Sword of Hajya - Haven't played it, but including it because many people claim it to be one of the best GG games and its exclusive. Shining Force - Gaiden Final Conflict - Haven't played it, but including it because many people claim it to be one of the best GG games and its exclusive. This one requires a fan translation patch Shinobi - Exclusive version for the GG. Very fun platformer where you pick your stage order (like Mega Man) and earn different ninjas with different abilities. One of my favorites!! Shinobi II - The Silent Fury. Everything that's good about Shinobi GG, but better. Everything is improved here. A must play! Sonic Blast - Kind of awful, but has to be seen. The graphics are a mess (they were going for a 3D effect and failed) and it's hard to believe this isn't a bootleg! It was ported to SMS, but the SMS version is terrible, with worse graphics and massive slow down. If you are going to play this, the GG is the platform to try it on. Sonic Drift - Exclusive kart racing game. I don't find it that fun, but many people love it. Sonic Drift 2 - The sequel. Better in every way, but still not my cup of tea Sonic Labyrinth - GG Exclusive Sonic spin off. Isometric platformer where you have to find keys. Might be worth a play, but I find it a bit boring Sonic Triple Trouble - Awesome Sonic platformer. Exclusive to GG Streets of Rage 2 - Very fun port, and it's a bit different from both the SMS and genesis versions. Worth playing through on GG Super Columns - Exclusive version of columns with extra play modes Sylvan Tale - Amazing adventure game (think Zelda). Unfortunately, its a Japanese exclusive so it requires a fan translation patch. Play this if you can! Tails Adventure - Adventure / Platforming game staring Tails! There's an overworld map, and you can select your stage and explore different levels finding new tools and items to help you progress Tails Sky Patrol - Japanese exclusive shooter staring Tails. English Friendly. It's very odd to control, but once you get the hang of it, it's kind of fun. A lot of people hate it, though Tempo Jr. - Very simple platformer with great graphics. This is an exclusive version. Woody Pop - Very fun break out style game where you go from screen to screen breaking blocks and fighting enemies. The SMS version is a little different and requires the paddle controller (can't be played with normal controller!) so this is the most convenient version to play. 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[@hexyearhexyear]

what a great vid, I jammed the OG a few years back on SNES and absolutely loved it and watching this was like catching the cliff notes to remind me of how awesome this game is

[@InglebardGaming]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@TheL1arL1ar]

Game actually looks decent. I loved my gameboy/pocket/color back in the day.

[@piccolo1976]

Never seen this version before but that's quite an impressive port, the Game boy was a great piece of hardware, titles like this really showed its potential. I still play Gargoyle's quest on it from time. Great video to see the year out, look forward to more in the new year.

[@InglebardGaming]

Thanks! Yeah, I feel like this port isn't super well known. Pretty interesting, when all is said and done!

[@tigheklory]

This version is better in that you don't have to suffer through mode 7.

[@InglebardGaming]

Eh, I thought the mode 7 levels on SNES were fine. The arcade Contras always had some levels different to change up the gameplay - the third person fortress levels in the original and the overhead levels ins Super.

[@rustymixer2886]

This or operation c better?

[@InglebardGaming]

Personally I think Operation C is the better game. GB Contra III is really more of novelty than anything else. It's impressive and fun to look at while being a decent game, but it's not worth sinking a lot of time into.

[@rustymixer2886]

@@InglebardGaming ah thx

[@fazares]

Cool video as usual..contra 3 got ported to the gba too with some contra hard corps stage thrown in there for good measure 😂😊

[@InglebardGaming]

Yeah, I mentioned GBA Contra 3. Unfortunately, that one is terrible. I'll eventually either do a comparison video or complete trash episode on that one 😁

[@jbmaru]

I think the big problem in those extra levels is the inability to slide as in HC.

[@popixel]

Yup, I knew about it. I loved Contra on the original GB, especially Operation C.

[@rustymixer2886]

Which is better operation c or 3 alien wars on gb

[@popixel]

@@rustymixer2886 personally, I thought Operarion C was better. But Alien Wars was amazing that they did such a good conversion.

[@rustymixer2886]

@@popixel hmmm ok ever play gunstar heroes gamegear?

[@popixel]

@@rustymixer2886 no, not the game gear version. I’m assuming it was good?

[@rustymixer2886]

@popixel yeah I like operation c, alien wars on gb and gunstar on gg all about the same

[@juststatedtheobvious9633]

If memory serves, the reason why the people look so bad is because Gameboy Alien Wars is the sprite hack of the Gameboy Probotector original... It was a cool reversal.

[@emailchrismoll]

I remember when the game boy came out, I thought it was a huge downgrade from the nes. The fact that it was monochromatic, everything was scaled back. It seemed like things were really moving in the wrong direction. Meanwhile the turbo Express portable was identical to the home console. I never had it, but eventually I got the Sega nomad. I absolutely loved the nomad

[@roberto1519]

That's true, but the Game Boy's triumph comes from its much longer battery life, cheap (old, even by 1989) parts and games, it had the perfect pack-in (Tetris) and received many games that were perfect for handheld gaming, Super Mario Land and many more came after, while making something like the Turbo Express or even the Game Gear, their battery life couldn't even compare, nor the Nomad. It stills happen today with devices such as the Steam Deck, against other competitors, the Deck just drains too much battery, compared to the Switch, which is weaker, but offers simpler (by today standards) games and many exclusive with the Nintendo appeal. Keep in mind I do not own any of the devices I mentioned, but I did play the GB Pocket and the Game Gear as a kid, the only handheld I actually owned was the PSP.

[@InglebardGaming]

From the 8 and 16-bit generations of portable systems... I have to reluctantly give the crown to the Game Boy. There are great games on the other portable systems and I had most (but not all) of them - but the long lasting battery and decade+ of new games made it the only portable game in town for many years of its existence. I wish the GG and Nomad had both been a little better designed and not ate batteries the way they did. The Lynx just didn't get enough good games. The TurboExpress... Kinda the same situation as the Lynx. The first portable system I really loved was the GBA, though! After that, the DS, 3DS, PSP and Vita were all great.