Every Sega Genesis 32X Game Reviewed (Part 1, A-N) - Growing Up Genesis A-Z

[@hoguelikewoah]

So many of these I never knew existed. Black Thorne looks like a good time!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Blackthorne is really that good. When I was gathering the footage for this video I couldn’t put it down. Thank you, Hogue!

[@francescosmith7859]

I just found Black Thorne myself. Like G says as long as you don't mind that Prince of Persia style of game it's a really, really good time.

[@MyRetroLife]

This is a wonderful resource for 32X lovers! Great job man

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you!! I’m glad we started with the 32X so people can see how the series works before the main course of the Genesis starts.

[@roberthornibrook6344]

Thanks G, now that Night Trap song is living rent free in my head lol. Awesome video as always. Can't wait for part 2.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Hehe thank you. It’s infectious, that’s for sure!

[@vgsquirrel]

This was such a great watch G! As someone who isn't particularly familiar with the 32X library I'm glad I have an extensive guide I can refer to! Super excited for Part 2!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you!! And that’s exactly why I’m gonna love doing the Growing Up Genesis series. If I can make a good reference point for people than heck yeah.

[@BryanTrustyChannel]

Yes! Perfect video to watch! Thanks for making this G! I can't wait for the rest!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you! Part 2 is coming soon, tell your friends!

[@francescosmith7859]

Awesome video G! Looking forward to part 2 and the doing the whole Genesis series?!?! Wow, that is a massive project.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Yup!! I’ve already been streaming the series on the other streaming site and up to the letter N, so we have a good amount to work with. And if all goes well, we’re not stopping with Genesis. 💪

[@francescosmith7859]

@@GtotheNextLevel Amazing G! I can't wait to see more content.

[@IchthysEntertainment]

This is a really good series. I remember some of those games and even felt nostalgic. You kept me interested and you really know your gaming history. I'm looking forward to the next episode!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you! I had a blast making this and it’s only the beginning. Wait until we get to the Genesis!

[@IchthysEntertainment]

@@GtotheNextLevel I'm definitely looking forward to it! 👍

[@BladeBlur]

That was a great video and I can't wit for Part 2 and see what else may win the coveted 5 G's. Also it's insane how Knuckles Chaotix was never ported anywhere. Heck if Origins included it, it would've elevated that collection's worth tenfold.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thanks Blade! And yeah I really don’t get why Sega will not port Chaotix. I find it hard to believe that it’s difficult; I really think Sega of Japan just wants to keep the 32X under the rug by any means necessary.

[@VideoGameVotary]

Awesome video bro! Looking forward to the series!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you!! I have a feeling it’s gonna work out super well.

[@VideoGameVotary]

@@GtotheNextLevel totally agree!

[@TheMaverickGirlGaming]

Man, I always want to sit down and play Kolibri sometime. It always looks so cool and seeing visuals of it here really cements that vibe for me. Great video!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you Paige! Kolibri is a really fun one once you figure out what weapons work best where and such; I always love seeing what Novotrade/Appaloosa can do with Sega hardware.

[@im_an_alvani]

People, we're going to church with this one! Honestly this list of games isn't as bad as people make it out to be, and Knuckles' Chaotix is a GEM. G-Con plus Chaotix is arguably some of the most fun I've had on the internet. Can't wait for part 2!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you! Just like the Jaguar I feel there’s more good in the 32X library than the internet overall would lead you to believe. And yet the console’s biggest sleeper is in part 2!

[@Aragorn7884]

Fun video 😊

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Appreciate ya! I had a lot of fun making it, so I know it's only going to get more fun once the main series starts.

[@gamersblocrival6671]

Incredible video G, and highly informative for a noob collector like myself ❤❤

[@jmcclain8237]

I bought my 32x with doom and star wars. I never regretted my purchase.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

In the end I loved my 32X. My parents though.. not so much. Which is why I had to buy a Saturn with my own money. They were done with supporting Sega after the 32X

[@jmcclain8237]

@@GtotheNextLevel Understood. It's an obvious shame because with the proper games, i.e. arcade games, the 32x would have been something else. Darkstalkers, S.F. Alpha, numerous SEGA arcade games, along with a dedicated Shinobi 4, Comics Zone 2, etc.. Oh, what could have been. I bought the Saturn but was almost instantly disappointed.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

@jmcclain8237 I’m still sad about the fact that we almost got a Castlevania 32X game. I’d be pressed to say that the 32X really is the biggest “what if” sega hardware.

[@jmcclain8237]

@GtotheNextLevel I forgot about that. WOW. That would've been something. 32x is most def. a missed opportunity.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

@jmcclain8237 I would LOVE to do a video about forgotten/cancelled 32X games but I know some channels have already done that so I’d have to figure out how

[@ChibiFighter]

G you have no idea how happy I am to see this video also while I agree with you that the Super Nintendo Port of Doom sucks I actually really like that port's soundtrack

[@GtotheNextLevel]

You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it! And agreed on the SNES soundtrack but that’s about the only edge that Doom has. 🤣

[@Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial]

Ivan the Bear’s strong punch might be the most broken move in any fighting game, thankfully no one really played the second Brutal game to experience it

[@GtotheNextLevel]

The fact that it got the follow up is impressive in itself

[@Owazrim]

The armor was a nice addition for Cosmic Carnage but that is about the best thing for it. Not a good fighter. Metal Head is on my list to play this year. Looking forward to it now.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Heck yeah, thanks Owaz. The best thing I will advise for Metal Head is to just give it patience. It takes time to gel, and hoping ya like it too.

[@turboDrowsy]

I think the 32X selection of exclusive games paled in comparison not just to other add-on peripherals like the Turbo CD, but also to Sega’s own Mega CD. Even without the Saturn on the way, the story of the 32X is tragic. Because people had to pour their blood, sweat, and tears working on this. And by the time the developers were starting to understand the hardware, it’s been discontinued.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Oh totally. I love seeing what devs can do when hardware is close to tens of life cause normally you see cool things. With the 32X it’s just kinda sad.

[@turboDrowsy]

@@GtotheNextLevel I also think it was a little weird that they were go to a cartridge based add-on. Say what you will about the Mega CD, but the audio was probably the main thing that separated it from the original Genesis. And while there was some games that used both the 32X and CD, not many did. And that’s a shame.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

There’s so many what ifs when it comes to Sega, especially the 32x. Like what if the cart slot on the Saturn could play Genesis and 32x

[@kbxthegamemaster06]

also i havent watched the video yet i better not see any chaotix slander edit: watched the video. it was awesome.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Hehe glad you enjoyed it! Nah, no Chaotix slander here. It needs more love.

[@SophiaNyx]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you Sophie! Glad you enjoyed it

[@kbxthegamemaster06]

broooo i didnt know you had a yt

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Hehe yeah, been here for years but it’s been kind of on and off until now. Seriously back into it, starting with this series.

[@heardofrvb]

I thought Metal Head's music is awesome, and this is one of Jun Senoue's earlier works.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Ah I didn’t even realize it’s a Senoue joint. But even though the composure is good, it just sounds so bad coming out of the 32X here. I bet it would have been awesome on Saturn.

[@gamecomparisons]

After Burner was never anywhere near Arcade perfect until the 32X version (30FPS be damned). I'll never understand why magazines and the interwebs for some reason relegate After Burner and Space Harrier to "too old for a mid 90s release" when classic Atari games and Midway games, and tons of other games were still being re-released. I'll have to check some old magazines, but I'm reasonably sure neither game was full normal retail as well, I recall them being $30. It's a double standard as far as I'm concerned, especially since these are the first times they came home effectively perfect in pixels and audio. Metal Head I totally agree with, my only gripes with it is the weapons don't have the tank cannon umph of even older games like Abrams M1 Battle Tank. The music is standard western twang that I also disliked. Motocross Championship becomes much more enjoyable if you hesitate one or two frames at the Start and let all the AI bikes take off, you'll pass them again quickly. Then, hold back every time you hit a jump like in Enduro Racer on Master System and you'll never slow down. I never had any problem punching and kicking the other riders, but I tended to be so far ahead of the pack the opportunity ended before the end of the first lap. My 32Xs and Sega CDs didn't have the stuttering problem this video showed in Corpse Killer, I'm not sure what's going on there.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Good feedback. I actually did do what you mentioned the more I played Motocross with the start and going over bumps but I still hated it. IMO if you have to do something like that to basically enjoy the game, than it failed. But yeah all that footage is with real discs on real hardware, and all my other 32X CD games played fine, and the Corpse Killer disc is mint, so I’m not sure either. My standard Sega CD Corpse Killer plays fine. I just call it as I see it. 👍

[@gamecomparisons]

Motocross definitely falls short of anything stellar like Road Rash II. But when I compare it to the Jaguar Motocross game it suddenly looks a ton better. Comparing it to SNES games with similar graphical styles, like Super Offroad the Baja, makes it look pretty okay too. I'd probably call it mediocre. I just checked my EGMs and Gamepros and can't find Afterburner 32X until January '95 for $56, and February in more mail in catalogs for $45, so probably not half priced across all retailers like I thought. I also just played three levels of Corpse Killer 32X on my Model 1 Sega CD. The music skips maybe twice per level, but not the graphics. Like I said, I'm not sure what's going on, but that footage suprised me. I like this game for what it is, an FMV Zombie Operation Wolf game. Either way, I enjoyed this video and appreciate the work and time and money that went in to it and that it doesn't just ad hoc the interwebs opines. Thanks for making it.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

@gamecomparisons Thank you! What I do comes from the heart. I’m harkening back to that old AVGN Sega Cd video and how his copy of corpse killer didn’t work right. Maybe they had manufacturing problems or something. I’m not about to spend $ on another copy to test it. 🤣 And yeah, if you go a few videos back in my uploads when I reviewed every Jaguar game, I covered Supercross 3D and Motocross championship is a gem compared to that total wreck of a game. 😡

[@Aragorn7884]

For me the FMV games are fun/funny to watch, but miserable to "play" 😅

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Oh I'll gladly watch a streamer or someone who knows what they're doing with an FMV game. I just don't want to play them (unless it's Road Avenger or Time Gal).

[@rolandbaron5813]

Best version of doom? PC?

[@PolybiusArcadia]

PC is the best but PSX Doom is very good and worth playing due to all the stylistic changes they made specifically for that version

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Oh PC is definitely the best.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

@PolybiusArcadia The PS1 Doom is a good one for sure. It’s so funny how ppl dog on the 32X version so much but forget the Saturn version even exists. 🤣

[@emmastarr5242]

Is it just mw, or did you grade like...MOST of these games way too harshly, compared to your actual thoughts about them? You really should just listen to your heart, you know...

[@GtotheNextLevel]

What? I feel I was pretty fair with them. I don’t really see what doesn’t covey to actual thoughts so please enlighten me. Heck, most internet purveyors of the 32X probably think I’m being too nice. 😂