Dynamite Headdy review - Segadrunk

I forgot to mention that there are patches available that restore the dialog that was lost in localization. Here's the one I used: www.romhacking.net/translation...
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[@THESHMUPMASTER]

It always amazes me how colorful Treasure games are. The Genesis could only display 64 colors on screen at once. But you'd never know it by looking at a game like Dynamite Heddy.

[@danmakuman]

It's all about the artistic design. Something as crazy as this game let developers experiment with the color palettes

[@aryinc]

it is such game. 64 colours. you don't notice it in this game. It's like looking at 100 colours or something like that.

[@not2tired]

Yeah it definitely looks more like a 17-bit game

[@donkeyparadise9276]

@@not2tired yeah. funny

[@PolybiusArcadia]

I'll stand by what I always say; Dynamite Headdy is a hardass living in a candyass world

[@sasuke22dante]

true, it's quite challenging

[@darielbaylor6790]

I know I am pretty off topic but do anybody know a good site to watch newly released movies online ?

[@roryemilio7835]

@Dariel Baylor i watch on FlixZone. You can find it by googling :)

[@mugsofmirth8101]

Any heterosexual in America is a hardass living in a candyass world

[@lenarmangum7127]

“You got a secret bonus point!”

[@CaptainMauser]

Sega always delivers back in the 90'w

[@knyght27]

You should have elaborated on the 'unsettling and sinister' vibe! I was intrigued

[@wileecoyotegenius5955]

Most underrated 16-bit game of all time. The crazy weird art, the constant variety, the visual spectacle: it's one of my favorite 2D platformers of all time. Glad to see it still getting love today.

[@unoriginalname6604]

Not to mention a BANGER of a soundtrack! Too many good tracks to list!

[@kirbyhero256]

My one protest about this review is that I don't think the main character is actually called "Dynamite" by anyone in game. It's always "Headdy". Still great that people are still discovering this game because it's a real gem by Treasure!

[@lucarioanubis-ranlucario5472]

I love everything Treasure makes, even the weird PS2 games lol

[@twizz420]

It literally drove me crazy that he kept calling him "dynamite". All 90's kids know it's Headdy.

[@JaxTheEpic]

He is calling him "Dynamite" because headdy is a name of a toy so maybe he thought it was one of this naming schemes with many mascot characters that put their species at the end of their name.

[@SuckTheDuck88]

Wow.. Now this is a throwback! I actually owned this game back in the day. You're one of the best to do it, my intoxicated friend. Thanks for the quality content and trips down memory lane.

[@BdR76]

2:10 The rotating tower is very similar to *Mickey Mania* , also on Genesis, except Dynamite Headdy was released 3 months earlier. Very interesting..

[@retroarchives8379]

But it's aslo very similar to Nebulus, which had been released on C64 six years earlier...

[@SuperFirstSecond]

Battletoads and Kirby's Adventure were NES games that managed that trick before Dynamite Headdy.

[@goatbone]

When I see a rotating tower I am always reminded of Nebulus.

[@lucarioanubis-ranlucario5472]

Hell yeah Nebulus! Best C64 game except Turrican

[@christophersavailableresou6433]

It is also like Battletoads on Dark Queen's tower

[@cinnamonnoir2487]

_This_ is the game I wish Jontron had reviewed. You know, back when he actually played video games.

[@WaddleDee105]

You mean back when he wasn't talking about "the gene pool"?

[@lucarioanubis-ranlucario5472]

Jontron is funny but he was never a very good reviewer in my opinion. His taste was so bland and basic, I honestly don't think he would understand Headdy. He'd probably just make fun of it like he did to other games in his Weird Japanese Shooters video

[@Specter227]

Most of his game "reviews" consisted of nothing but a bunch of barely game-related jokes hidden behind layers upon layers of (admittedly impressive) production values.

[@lukethedrifter3363]

Jontrons starting to wear thin.

[@DeckyStrikesBack]

Dynamite Headdy and Rocket Knight Adventures - Mega-Drive's best non Sonic platformers. (For me anyway!)

[@thehumbleone1983]

Yeah agree top games for the mega drive 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Paulohenrique-wz6go]

Have you ever played Ristar? It is different and not everyone will like this game, but It is made by Sonic Team and It is very well done, It looks like a SNES game

[@duffman18]

Yeah Ristar is amazing. I keep trying to get into Dynamite Heddy, I play it on my switch, but the controls are so wonky I never really enjoy it much. I dunno. It's like you need to practice to get good enough at it to be able to enjoy it

[@Paulohenrique-wz6go]

@@duffman18 I am curious about Monster world 6, It is not exacly a plataform game, It's mixed with RPG

[@duffman18]

@@Paulohenrique-wz6go I never played any of the monster world/wonder boy games as a kid back in the day. I've been meaning to get one of the remake ones on the switch to check it out, but I've got so many games already at the moment to get through

[@Alianger]

The JP version also has more of a story (which has been fan translated), a lot of dialogue was removed in the western releases. This game has some of the cleanest voice samples in a MD game.

[@MrIronJustice]

I'm not sure why, but it seems like that happened a lot. Even if the text was in English, they just seemed to throw away the dialogue and story on so many games when porting to the west.

[@lucarioanubis-ranlucario5472]

M-Ma-Ma-Maruyama!

[@lucarioanubis-ranlucario5472]

+MrlonJustice Probably because so many of the stories included elements of Japanese culture that localizers thought us Americans would be too stupid to understand. It's sad but true. Trouble Shooter also on the Genesis was heavily censored and we didn't even get it's fantastic sequel because the bosses and story was just TOO weird. Magical Doropie on the NES is probably the worst example I've ever seen. The game actually has a great story for an NES game but when it was brought to the west as The Krion Conquest they removed every single cutscene except for the first one, and changed all the characters to remove the ones that look like anime girls

[@Alianger]

@@lucarioanubis-ranlucario5472 You americans have a lot to answer for!

[@lucarioanubis-ranlucario5472]

I'm Canadian tho mwah ahah

[@zackspiker_]

I played this at FuncoLand in 94 and immediately put it on my Christmas list as my big present. I’ve now bought it on two other platforms. Forgive the pun, this is an absolute treasure.

[@BonesAndAName]

I had no idea I owned this game back in the day and completely forgot it existed but the clips are giving me waves of nostalgia and the memories are flooding back. Trippy.

[@ActionGamerAaron]

Dynamite Headdy is amazing! I beat it finally about a year ago, but have loved this game since it's year of release.

[@ChrisLT]

One of my favorites on the Genesis. Every level does something new and creative, with some killer music throughout. I still give it a run once or twice a year.

[@lenarmangum7127]

I have to say that Dynamite Headdy is my favorite game made by Treasure. It’s also one of my favorite games on the Sega Genesis.

[@lucarioanubis-ranlucario5472]

It's great but have you tried out Alien Soldier? It's so good dude, omg

[@lazarus30001]

Dynamite Headdy is one of my all time favorite Sega games.

[@xRuinedFaithx]

That thumbnail looking like projared

[@christianjamesguevarra6257]

lol yeah

[@DOC_951]

LOL!!!

[@dan-ub5lh]

I'm highly convinced that the next time you make a Play Station 1 review the intro should be the like you do with "SEGAAA drunk" but with the Play Station 1 boot up screen and in the end say "drunk".

[@DUSTINODELLOFFICIAL]

Did you know: Trouble Bruin isn't a cat, but a bear. Yeah, I don't know how, either.

[@toorurururu5911]

In American Version he is a Bear In Japanese Version he is a Cat

[@JaxTheEpic]

I always thought bruin was a cat but he actually is a grump ol' teddy bear.

[@lamb6276]

​@@toorurururu5911 his theme has a vocal sample that says "kuma" which is japanese for bear

[@tombert512]

I kept confusing this game with Decap Attack, which I hate...it took me years to realize that these are entirely different games, and that Dynamite Headdy is actually pretty awesome.

[@thenostalgiafactor5023]

Video length: 307 sec. Sega Drunk length: 3 sec. .977% of this video is listening to "Sega Drunk."

[@SNESdrunk]

I clearly need to get those numbers up

[@trisonicbrandtech]

Rare with the N64 is arguably an equal marriage of console to developer, but that's about it.

[@weihuatang171]

But them got divorce.

[@mcorleonep]

Then Rare went to $#!t.

[@trisonicbrandtech]

@@mcorleonep true, but treasure hasn't been good in years either. The golden years are behind us :(

[@TheyCallMeBruce13]

Treasure also made some dope shit for the N64

[@EnerieEffex]

Konami and SNES were a sweet couple. Namco and PS1 had a good thing going on too.

[@MACZ2021]

Hands down my 2nd favorite game of all time not just because of how unique it is (I can't think of many games that handle power ups or attacking with your head like this one does), but also how solid of a platform it is. Its also one of the games that made me a diehard Treasure fan and I'm hoping they eventually make a comeback considering it's been several years since they've released anything.

[@TheMovieCheerPodcast]

Great review dude, never heard of this game before but I'm looking forward to giving it a play.

[@EJHilt]

I remember the cheat code level select C, A, Left, Right, B at the main menu before starting the game. Still love this game to this day 👍👌

[@WRanger87]

Dynamite heady was my favorite Game Gear game. I never thought to look into the Sega Genesis version as I never had one, but now I’ll have to.

[@disgruntleddude6105]

Hahaha I thought you had competition when I saw that title... then I checked the name and it's just you. XD You gonna be The Video Game Drunk eventually. :P

[@Kunstschilder1987]

one of my favourite KZbin channels. great review again!

[@SNESdrunk]

Thank you for watching

[@Capydapy]

I love this game! There's something about it that's just really special and fun. Don't let the weirdness of this game put you off.

[@kraziezombie]

I'm happy you see you expanding your horizons by adding Sega games. Can't wait till u do handhelds. Love the way you break down the games. I've gotten so many games I've discovered cause of u!

[@SNESdrunk]

Thanks, there's actually 45 Genesis reviews now: kzbin.info/aero/PLib8CA6AKJM9pVu6ve6rHmGr7KOny3jDT

[@carrytheawesome]

Dynamite Headdy, in my 2019? *Good.*

[@Fattydeposit]

I've been trying to beat this for over 20 years. Definitely the toughest game Treasure ever made IMO.

[@supersexysega]

The Japanese version is way easier.

[@Maesterful]

I can't believe I beat the baby head boss as a kid.

[@duffman18]

@@supersexysega it's handy the mega drive collection on switch and pc and all that let's you choose the region version. Makes this game plus Streets of rage 3 a lot easier when you pick the Japanese versions

[@JetWolfEX]

It wouldn't be nearly as hard if it weren't for limited continues. The difficulty is mostly memorization.

[@DaKineGuy]

I remember renting this game from Blockbuster when I was a kid and having a blast playing it. Always remember it as an outstanding Genesis game. Thanks for giving it some modern day love!

[@bmanguru]

This game was my childhoooooood! Thanks for covering it!

[@mcorleonep]

Keep it up Drunk with the Genesis reviews. Looking forward to this on the mini...

[@user-ee5fw6cm3w]

Such a gift! Thank you, man, request is done :) Have a great rest of your day!

[@BARONXAVIER]

treasure made McDonald's Treasure Land Adventure for genesis too

[@duffman18]

He mentions that in the video

[@jjthecat9692]

That was a shockingly decent game considering it was just a massive advert lol

[@LinkMEP]

Rare and N64 had such a synergistic relationship.

[@TheIceAnt]

Haven’t thought of this game since the days of SEGA Channel... loved it. Thanks so much for the trip down memory lane.

[@Devyatto9]

I CANNOT BELIEVE IT

[@bubbastevegarcia2459]

Shouts out to pixelated memories for showing me this

[@derek-64]

good game. and it's also available on the sega genesis classics collection for all 3 consoles.

[@timmer919hep]

Treasure and the Genesis are like the Chocolate and Peanut Butter of video games.

[@fernandogaragnani]

Wow...I didn't know this game. Thanks, as always: amazing video!

[@scottstephens6008]

Loved this game when I was a kid

[@nimaiiikun]

Treasure really pushed the Genesis' graphics! On a related note, I recommend Yuyu Hakusho too. It seems Treasure kept using that game's engine in other fighting games later on.. like Bleach for the DS

[@SECONDQUEST]

Thanks, you have a great day as well my friend.

[@_shmeezy]

Brilliant game. Treasure really had a great run of form in the mid 90s

[@josephavallone1072]

When I'm dead just throw me in the trash!

[@christopherdon1437]

Hell yeah. Not only do I now know about this awesome game, but now I know when the genesis mini is dropping!

[@mrmanjumac3454]

One of my all time favorite platformers. Ristar, This, Mario, Castlevania, Vectorman, Gunstar Heroes, Megaman, Ninja Gaiden, Shatterhand, etc are all in this elite category or 9-10/10 to me. Excellent shit

[@MoonSpiritChannel]

Yes! This is one of my favorite Genesis titles! Music is great, levels are wacky yet memorable, and I just love the stage-play design.

[@zacharyagler3007]

Can’t wait to try it

[@SolarMoth]

This looks incredible, especially for the time.

[@Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial]

One I still really need to get for my genesis collection. You can never go wrong with Treasure

[@dark666105]

I miss all the old school wackey but great treasure games.

[@mraltoid19]

Another great review, do "Ristar" next!!

[@WaddleDee105]

@@DeckyStrikesBack Who hurt you?

[@DeckyStrikesBack]

@@WaddleDee105 you did.

[@taylorm3658]

He already did

[@mraltoid19]

@@taylorm3658 thank you, I was unaware....

[@taylorm3658]

@@mraltoid19 no worries. Check out his playlists for easier access to individual consoles. Think there are over 40 vids for the genesis alone. Great reviews too!

[@johnonyoutube6914]

Played this game as a kid, so much fun.

[@twizz420]

This was my favourite game on Genesis. Me and my buddy used to beat it every time we hung out together.

[@Cannotbetamed1]

Someone in my comments recently recommended this to me, it looks like a lot of fun.

[@nestronicalnet7620]

Such a modern-retro indie look

[@edonslow1456]

Great game, great graphics, and some of the best music on the Genesis. I wasn't super impressed at first, but as you get into it you start to realise how varied it is. The desire to see what the hell is going to happen next really drives you to keep playing.

[@gammagantle]

My favorite genesis platformer 💣

[@CallMeSugarMilk]

“What is, Frank Reynolds?” Nice Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia reference. You truly are a man with culture!

[@ArtDocHound]

Great video

[@KingOfApoc]

Actually, before Skyblazer there was this tower game for C64 called Nebulus that did that 3D Rotating tower effect , and that was back in the 80s

[@kicksex]

How have I never heard of this? This looks great Now help me get past the first few levels of Gunstar Heroes 😂

[@Maesterful]

It's a great game, so much charm madness and fun

[@mrmanjumac3454]

Man. Once you figure out how to effectively play Gunstar Heroes it becomes so fun. Though theres a space shooter type of level toward the end that found hard as hell

[@TheCheeseslice9]

Loved Gunstar Heroes so this is a must! Gracias broseidon!

[@SpaceLordLono]

OMFG I love this game. Loved it as a kid. I wanted to be Headdy for Halloween in the first grade.

[@mork6668]

Loved this game when I was a kid!!

[@TheSydneyLad]

Can I just say that I love Treasure? I love their Astro Boy GBA game and I love, love, love Sin & Punishment. Thinking of a game called Pulseman, I'm surprised that Treasure weren't, like, the first ever creators to think up that idea. When you take in consideration of crazy concepts like Alien Soldier and Mischief Makers, I'm surprised that the basic idea of Pulseman didn't come to them. My computer's too slow to emulate Guardian Heroes right now :(

[@viddysgamingviddyos4710]

If this is indeed on the Sega Genesis Mini [or whatever it's called], then I'll give it a go. This was a good review, as per usual SNES drunk.

[@willthomas2310]

An underrated classic!

[@king0elizabeth]

Treasure being formed by ex-Konami employees might explain the Parodius influence.

[@Consoletronix]

Without a doubt one of the best platformers on the megadrive/Genesis

[@lldjslim]

Nice, it awesome how u keep finding these hidden gems Now im off to ebay to snag a copy Hopefully for a fair price Thanks Snesdrunk

[@Chrosa]

Great Sunny reference btw.

[@WorldWithOEnd]

One of Treasure's greatest works

[@Shory22]

Wow the graphics are great!!!

[@blindreddragon]

Another great video, Hey since you've done another Sega video, you should review Fantastic Dizzy It's an egg-cellent game, in my opinion at least

[@TheBeird]

I’ve known this game was great since I first played it back when it came out. I was nine! It’s weird how much you take for granted such quality . . . and weirdness

[@emilkarlegrund8800]

Great game and many great soundtracks in it aswell!

[@queencancerous5332]

The visuals in this game honestly rival the best SNES games.

[@duhbatman1915]

I love the ridiculousness of this game, and how fun it was

[@goatbone]

Yes, like a play. Although I can't remember the story I think the whole game is supposed to be a play. You can see the backdrops are made of parts attached together and the scrolling foreground uses that stage device to resemble water (at 2:00 it is lava). And your health meter is a stage light haha.

[@j0nnyism]

Treasure always tried to make games they wanted to play. They originally worked For Konami maybe why their old games are so good

[@CanadianPenny]

Treasure is Sega's Rare.

[@orinanime]

Great episode. I love Treasure. I LOVE Gunstar Heroes! I hate that this game is one of those "they made it harder in America" games. I suck at it. Oh well.

[@retrosoul8770]

Very sadly, alot of great titles fell victim to this, SORage3, Contra HC etc. A horrible tactic to try to "combat" blockbuster rentals. As if a game destroying me is gonna incentivize me to buy it, utterly ridiculous logic. A quality, balanced game will make people want to buy it.

[@weihuatang171]

Not only harder but also inferior, some decorations were gone, less dialog, stupid graphic censorship here and there, worse music and sound effects, you name it.

[@orinanime]

@@retrosoul8770 it's a truly stupid practice many developers implemented

[@orinanime]

@@weihuatang171 awful. Absolutely awful.

[@lenarmangum7127]

Retro Soul Actually the logic was to increase the difficulty on a game so it can’t be beaten in one sitting. When games were sold in Blockbuster developers didn’t want consumers beating there game over a weekend, so they purposely made their games harder so people would have to actually buy the game.

[@MegaDriveProfile]

I don't play many mascot platformers but you can always count on Treasure to shake up the mix. Since the characters are basically puppets the level design gets real cool like you mentioned. The music is some of my favorite on Genesis. I'll have to check out Yoshi's Island sometime, graphics look crazy good!

[@Alphaflight912]

Dynamite Heady.... Great name

[@TaylorZanderFrancis]

Trouble Bruin is a bear

[@astartespete]

I rented this back in the day from blockbuster video in the UK, didnt get close to finishing it though, man it was hard to my young self.

[@silvergoldgaming4354]

I don't need a funeral. When I die just throw me in the trash!!

[@megalodonhendrix4228]

Gonna have to play it inevitable

[@Cyberbrickmaster1986]

Dynamite Headdy and Ristar deserve new games that live up to the standards of the classics!

[@Michirin9801]

I've been neglecting to try this one out for the longest time... I want to but I just keep on forgetting about it!

[@daikaizen1231]

this game is a lot of fun.

[@JomasterTheSecond]

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