Forgotten Games - Initial D Mountain Vengeance

Episode 17 - Vectrex praises the amazing Initial D Arcade Stage series and tears the worst Initial D game to shreds!
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Featuring music from (in order of appearance)
Leslie Parrish - Remember Me
Mega Man 3 - NES
Chris T. - I Wanna Be the Night
Mickey B. - Take Me Baby
Steely Dan - Slang of Ages
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island - SNES
Drop Logic - Initialize
Mega NRG Man - DDD Initial D
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! - GameCube
Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Wii
Niko - Night of Fire
Mario Kart 64 - N64
Stereotypical Sad Piano Music
Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition - Xbox
Macintosh Plus - Lisa Frank 420 / Modern Computing
Super Mario Land 2 - Game Boy
The Simpsons Hit & Run - PC
Walter Becker - Circus Money
Walter Becker - Hard Up Case
While my health and Galaxy S7 did not turn out so well in the end, the Initial D parody was made out of my love for the series, and to hopefully have other fans get a kick out of it. The only major things that were missing, was a AE86, and my own ability to actually drive a manual transmission, but that will have to be forgiven. In October 2017, I bought a 1990 Mazda Miata that is a stick, so I know now. I just hadn't driven a manual when making this video.
Special thanks to 101 Productions for the great camera work on the parody: / danielgonzproduction
Depending on who you ask, I pronounced some of the character and course names incorrectly, but that was due to grinding through 5 hour sessions of voice overs, and just wanting to move on.
What started as a clear-cut, approximately 20 minute episode, quickly turned into the longest Forgotten Games to date. It was just too shocking to ignore all of Mountain Vengeance's flaws. It has also been my most time consuming episode. I have faith that the 100+ hours that I have put into creating this, will pay off in one way or another. Several weeks worth of filming, scripting, properly recording Arcade Stages 1-3 on the real, NAOMI 2 hardware, and editing, oh man the editing.
The mild depression that I got after the passing of Steely Dan's Walter Becker didn't help. As such, the co-founder of my favorite band has been given a proper tribute in this video and will be forever remembered. If you watched the whole video, my sincere gratitude goes to you. Seriously, you are the reason why I put as much time as I do into making these videos.
After this, I would like to start making content that won't take months to finish. It's been so long since I've uploaded, that I didn't even know that end screens only work in the final 20 seconds of the video, hence why the "end screen" at 27:20 looks weird. Whether I start making full playthroughs of games that time has forgotten, commentaries, or just short skits, I haven't entirely decided. I do not have plans to cancel Forgotten Games soon, I just want to get other content gaming content out that fans can enjoy. Follow my Twitter for more details.

[@Vectrex4Life]

Thanks for watching guys! While my health and camera were in impairment during production, (watch till the end), the video was overall a ton of fun to make. This is easily the most time consuming episode to date, (100+ hours all together), but I can tell you that it was so worth it in the end. I encourage you to see the video description for more details. EDIT: I have literally been asked over 20 times if I am British/Canadian/Australian or if my Escape is right hand drive. I'm American, I mirrored the entire opening scene and all other driving scenes to produce a fake right hand drive on the left side of the road effect. That is how it is in Japan, I wanted to take the parody to that level and also to confuse people. I even changed the digital speedometer to read KPH instead of MPH. Also while it appears as though I destroyed the clutch in the opening scene, I do know how to drive a manual. I had never driven one prior to the filming of this video, but I had to film some scenes in a manual car because the parody just wouldn't have been the same. However in October 2017, I bought a 1990 Mazda Miata that is a stick. Only about 5% of vehicles sold in America today are manual and only about 1/4th of Americans know how to drive one.

[@computercatgaming02]

Vectrex4Life This is why I love this channel. There's not allot of people that make videos like you, which makes the whole thing a lot more interesting to watch. And I appreciate all the time and effort you've put into making this video happen because it was a blast to watch👍😃

[@ZroPoint]

Vectrex4Life u should try playing Big Rigs Over Road Racing just so you know it's worse than the initial D game u just played

[@Vectrex4Life]

ComputerCatGaming Thank you so much! Comments like this make it all worth while. =)

[@Vectrex4Life]

GABRIEL456GAMING AND MORE I'm fully aware of the game, but it has become so well known. Forgotten Games is all about directing attention to games that most of the Internet hasn't heard of.

[@miabbqpitgrill]

You maybe know it already, but Initial D arcade stage 6aa is now playable on the pc with the magical work of emulation : )

[@Deoxide]

*NANI?! AN INITIAL D GAME WHICH DOESN'T HAVE EUROBEAT?!*

[@luarbiasa7484]

*coughinitialdarcadestagezerocough*

[@neurotica5461]

WILD DEOXIDE APPEARED GO MASTERBALL

[@ArbitraryOutcome]

Luar Biasa You have to unlock the eurobeat in Zero, similar to how the Maximum Tune games allow you to unlock the previous games' soundtracks.

[@Thekakarote96]

DEOXIDE ! WATCHA DOING THERE ?!

[@sirius2038]

HEY DEOXIDE

[@nomore387]

I'm glad this man can appreciate some good eurobeat

[@Bacurahh]

people in my school call it techno, even though it has nothing to do with it

[@europlebr3216]

Not A Spanish Schooner *M R L I N E S*

[@youraverageuser7039]

Not A Spanish Schooner i have 21 eurobeat songs i think all but one of them are in inital d

[@SGGNSS-kh8qc]

eurobeat is love eurobeat is life

[@Levin_Pilot_246]

Eurobeat was borned in italy in the early 80s, and it was named as Italian Disco, or Italo-disco, mostly composed of wave-synth tunes, then it was renamed as EUROBEAT. Eurobeat became a sub-genre under the Electronic Dance music category, together with Techno, House, Trance, Acid-Techno, Drum n' bass, and much more. Hope this will answer why most people who aren't familiar with Eurobeat, and often call it Techno, or Trance.

[@nakadu7054]

"alright this is the starting line" are you sure about that

[@Haminku]

落ち込んだNakadu starting box lol

[@akumati4061]

LOL

[@BlueflagAlpha]

lol

[@nickz4993]

Thanks for the tip

[@Bella_Deer7504]

😂

[@rwdplz1]

I didn't forget it, I bought that piece of crap when it was new. Even worse, it was shortly after playing Arcade Stage 3, so you can imagine how horrifically disappointed I was!

[@C4tburger]

Yeah

[@terrycook7160]

Takapuskuri I like ae86

[@babyymurda7311]

Excuse me *but you did stage 3*

[@sachikiriyama6705]

Agreed. I'm a huge fan of the series, and I was kinda letdown on how it turned out. Especially compared to the godly Arcade Stage series.

[@danielmarsh1302]

Same here lol my disappointment was immense because I loved stage 3 so much I figured it would be basically a port of it

[@nameless8692]

You sir are a fucking legend for that opening.

[@InitiateDee]

Nicotine, yeah i mean, some people are just, wow.

[@Pokedude734]

big rigs 2: small rigs

[@nickrustyson8124]

Big Rigs 2: Electric Weebaboo.

[@ThePiGuy24]

Big Rigs 2: No more extreme speed reversing.

[@squiddude8]

Big rigs 2: destroyed tofus

[@evilthesuperboy7597]

@@squiddude8 big rigs 2:NO FUCKING CORNERS

[@Levin_Pilot_246]

Big Rigs D: Tokyo Road Rage

[@leman8626]

Yeah..... See those corners?..... They're not really there.... You're just trippin' like I am....

[@derpedfox]

16:38 MY EAR HAS BEEN HEALED I MISSED YOU 16:48 and now here comes the headache again...

[@AhmadFareez]

Can we have some indie game dev to make an Initial D PC game? I'd fund their kickstarter!

[@tylermcneil5239]

Agreed.

[@INDIANAgaby]

Takumi Fujiwara it exists, its called Drift Stage.

[@nyeguitarist]

if you have a decent pc intial d special stage runs good on a ps2 emulator

[@DominikMaslyk]

I do have an idea for one similar to the Arcade Stage series... But it won’t bear the Initial D name

[@Bacurahh]

imagine a indie game called mountain masters with eurobeat and is good

[@sgtjasonbond]

Thanks for the entertainment over the years Vectrex, still can't wait to see what else you have in store.

[@DankeSeb5]

This game has 1. Dislocated Spawnphobia 2. Artificial Intelligence Monotononusism lol

[@LunaStarlun]

This guy had 1. Disclaimer Anxiety 2. Reproductive health 3. Artificial Intelligence Monitoring Error lol

[@NZZN_]

The best part is that instead of the Trueno's hatch lettering saying "APEX TWIN CAM 1.6" it just says "twin cam 86". They didn't even get the engine size right.

[@GreenStarProductions]

I swear, i hear the one song as "MR. LIIIIIIIIES!" I guess it's fitting to the game at least

[@fahim7465]

The Illogical Reaper same LMAO

[@BlueflagAlpha]

i heard its a lie

[@keisuketakahashi4568]

I heard “It’s the liiiiiight”

[@beauaadams153]

I dont know this game still looks to hard even with the a.i, ill just stick with Big Rigs:Over the Road Racing, were your always "You're Winner".

[@JakeMR2]

This game can be named Big Rigs: D.

[@beauaadams153]

or it could be named Big Rigs: Animu D

[@MissCircle616]

Just realized They changed every character's name but Shingo is unchanged

[@crisrose9707]

when you drive an auto but need manual scenes for your sketch so you borrow your mates *1970 Datsun Roadster that doesn't run and needs a complete restoration.*

[@Vectrex4Life]

cris rose Haha yep that's pretty much how it went. Except it was a 1970 Datsun Roadster that doesn't run and needs a complete restoration.

[@crisrose9707]

ok lemme just change that then...

[@slingshotkurt8474]

He is God for he knows that the vehicle he was driving cannot drift. *claps and crys*

[@errolisaac8069]

D GermanWinterFox There is only one God amd Jesus Christ is the only way to go to Him.

[@alistair4909]

You find the oddest crap I've never heard of to make videos about and I love it! Glad you're not dead!

[@Vectrex4Life]

Haha thanks so much, glad you enjoy the videos!

[@ShadowlordDio]

could you please review 1nsane, it was not an spectacular game but the mods and online playing and rock crawling made the game so different that people didnt even care about playing it original lol. check it

[@Vectrex4Life]

I have 1NSANE and it is quite a good game. I don't think it has enough to talk about to make a dedicated Forgotten Games episode on it, but maybe it could find its way into a compilation episode.

[@ShadowlordDio]

Vectrex4Life check viper trail and fat Alfie cars rock crawlers. Etc

[@changhaoliu1222]

I used to play this game, and sometimes my opponent's car was VERTICAL to my car at the start line.

[@WestleyWolf]

I found this game for free in a "FREE STUFF" box on the street.

[@Vectrex4Life]

Wonderful. Put it back, haha.

[@WestleyWolf]

Yea i was like nope!.

[@nickrustyson8124]

A dumpster isn't a "Free Stuff Box" stop dumpster diving.

[@thefroyukenfiles3641]

You paid too much, I'm afraid.

[@tequilasunset2074]

That whole "one song, one car, one technique" part almost sounded like a real marketing campaign. In fact, I can't help feeling like I've heard it before...

[@muhammadrahmanadinoto2532]

Initial d 4kids edition

[@nikobellic3830]

Tokyopop edition

[@joshuawong9709]

Not quite the plot didn't change

[@x3-LSTR-512]

@@nikobellic3830 hey niko

[@maryvallejo8076]

Initial D: 4Kids Edition is confirmed

[@Arexion5293]

Oh my god, it's Big Rigs version of Initial D. o.o

[@probablymelgibson2344]

Arexion5293 lol

[@ethanmarley5396]

Arexion5293 at LEAST it has collision detection AND music unlike big rigs

[@akioasakura9540]

Small Rigs

[@Gelato41_]

@@akioasakura9540 shitboxes

[@osvaldovidela6466]

wtf nfsu and u2 had better graphics and they were lanched years before this game wtf initial d mountain vengeance? more like initial d bargain vengeance

[@user-rn8pj2tq6g]

nfsu2 is released in 2005...

[@osvaldovidela6466]

it was released the same year as this bargain game and nfsu was released in 2003

[@JakeMR2]

NFS: Underground 1 was 2003 game (the beta had better graphics) NFS Underground 2 was released in 2004.

[@stevemarley6062]

Blame THQs Bargain bin devision Valusoft

[@aretard7995]

@Feras's Animation *2004 2005 is most wanted (old one)

[@archivedaccount5990]

I've been a fan of Initial D since I was 7 years old, and even I thought the TokyoPop dub was pretty off. At first I thought it was the most awesome thing ever, until I seen it in Japanese (thank god those DVDs have dual-language tracks) and thought it was so much better. I mean, I got nothing against rock or hip hop/rap (in fact, I love those kinds of music so long as it fits, like with the NFS Underground titles), but when it comes to Initial D, nothing beats Eurobeat.

[@someguythatcantchangetheir7630]

It looks like Tokyopop just pulled the game out of their ass and said well let's make the cars high and make the steering wheel uncontrollable.

[@ziqqerlad]

Dude, this game is actually stupid.

[@janjancuteful]

your in it though.

[@alexgibalski795]

Aaaaaaaaaaagh

[@gabbytimpug8399]

Its like those VOODOO mobile games that you only play for a minute and delete

[@ChaseMC215]

It's so stupid, that it didn't have any DRM after you install the game

[@LeToplache007]

You are one of my favourite youtubers and I always throw away everything I do just to see your video. Your 100+ hours in this video are worth it. Really. This video is a masterpiece and very fun to watch despite it's long, but the longer the better! Hoping to see you upload more if you can. Thank you for making your subs enjoy!

[@Vectrex4Life]

LeToplache007 And thank you very much for your kind words and sticking with me after so long! I do plan on changing the content up a bit to get more videos out.

[@thegingerninja7554]

NOT EUROBEAT INTENSIFIES

[@heroicsultan7311]

6:22 No way... real moving cars!?!? Dude that’s amazing!

[@Bacurahh]

yes it called initial d arcade stage 4 limited, if you didnt read the bottom left. its only available in sega's joypolis in tokyo. I WANNA HAVE A TRY

[@vm_duc]

you can immediately tell a shitty Initial D game based on whether it has Eurobeat or not.

[@ryosuketakahashi3533]

16:58 Goddamnit! You revealed the meaning of the D in Project D!

[@fz7091]

Ryosuke Takahashi HOW DID THEY KNOW ABOUT IT ITS 2004

[@ryosuketakahashi3533]

i am joe *I D O N T K N O W*

[@mlogeebobee7176]

It kinda bums me out this was one of the last uploads to the “Forgotten Games” series. I’ve actually binged your content recently, and I have to say, it still holds up pretty good. By any chance is it that you’re just going on a hiatus for the series or your done with it? I’d actually like to see you do more.

[@vap0rjake115]

He's dead...

[@Vectrex4Life]

@@vap0rjake115 I think not. Lol

[@vap0rjake115]

@@Vectrex4Life oh kek lol good to hear

[@IshinSolarc]

Just found your channel some days ago, watched every episode of Forgotten Games and I liked it a lot, keep the hard work!

[@Vectrex4Life]

Ishin Solarc Thank you so much! Glad you found me.

[@wholock0001]

*I N I T I A L I I I I Z E*

[@ElijahGundlach]

Dude, I LOVE your videos. It's really fun to watch someone who genuinely enjoys what they create. I was a little bummed out cause I though you may have quit! Glad to see you were just putting even more effort into it! I enjoyed the parody intro. Keep up the good work man! You got a fan here for sure 👌

[@Vectrex4Life]

Thank you so much! Fans like you make it all worth it.

[@wendylutchmansingh1277]

Elijah Gundlach i

[@liampeklinsky8854]

Okay I really can’t get over how actually epic the into was. Like even though there wasn’t any JDMs it still had that awesome feel initial d gives off. So I applaud you. Well done Vectrex4life. Well done.

[@Vectrex4Life]

Thank you very much, glad you liked it!

[@DootNootem]

Really like your content, I've watched your game reviews dozens of times and still none of them feel old. Please keep it up!

[@Vectrex4Life]

Thank you very much, will do!

[@TheHypermew]

SUBSCRIBED AFTER THIS!!!! I have watched some of the other forgotten games and they’re great! Keep it up!!!!!!

[@Vectrex4Life]

Thank you very much! Glad I can provide entertaining content.

[@rocstormmc]

Makes horrible game Nobody buys it. Conclusion: People don't like Initial D so we won't import anything.

[@sachikiriyama6705]

That makes sense to me. No, it doesn't...

[@japanesegamergirl1]

Um, im a fan.so bye.

[@ChaseMC215]

It's not our fault that the game sucks, it was ValuSoft's fault for publishing this trash can of a game! I'm sticking to the Inital D Arcade Stage series, thank you very much, because at least that game made you feel like you are in Inital D! Thank God sega saved us from this mess

[@jonnyboy3095]

You mean: Initial D mountain vengeance.

[@000Orkarnikolla000]

Ah! This was increadibly impressive. The dedication and love you put into your videos even though you're a small channel, make you one of my favourite channels. You put more work into this video than I worked in real life the last five weeks (I have a half-time job though) If you want some constructive criticism, however, I'll just say this: Your steering wheel and pedals are on the wrong side of the car. And you drive on the wrong side of the road. Heh.

[@Vectrex4Life]

Edvin Jonsson Thank you very much! Right hand driving on the left side of the road is the standard in Japan, so I just took the parody that much further, haha.

[@000Orkarnikolla000]

Vectrex4Life Geez, I forgot about that. I thought you were in Britain for some reason ... I don't know. That was a nice touch.

[@nathangitz2674]

Fun fact: when you mention "Cole" being the nickname for Iketani being dumb, "Cole" is being derived from his seldom-mentioned first name, Koichiro.

[@JeffReeves]

I love that you chose "Remember Me" as your intro song. My town sucked, and all we had was a single Stage 2 cabinet at a Brunswick bowling center. Nearly every time I played, I chose that song.

[@Vectrex4Life]

Nice. Remember Me might be my favorite eurobeat song, the vocals are amazing.

[@innitthough712]

Also, Mako's player picture is actually of Kazumi.

[@spicyboi860]

Rip itsuki 4th stage

[@SaiyanABlazeNinja]

This is such a well-made video on such a horrible game, btw thanks for using such great B footage it introduced me to a lot of cool looking games!

[@JaimeMosqueda]

You just happened to fall into my recommend, and I wasn't disappointed. You earned a new sub.

[@Vectrex4Life]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@casperkeijts4789]

I really really loved the polybius joke this is amazing you deserve much more fame

[@akeyrtainment8507]

Tokyopop suxx Reasons: Americanization which means no Eurobeat Funimation rockxx Reasons: No Names replacement (like Takumi to Tak & Iketani to Cole) & remains Eurobeat P/s: Tokyopop reminds me of 4kids

[@ethanmarley5396]

Akeyrtainment at least 4kids kinda did it right with the pokemon series and yu gi oh.

[@AshitanoJonas]

Ethan Marley Oh come on, the Yugioh dub was almost as aweful as the Initial D dub.

[@joshuawong9709]

I was about to say the same thing lol. But honestly I think Tokyopop's Initial Dub ruined everything despite not changing the plot. At least Yu-Gi-Oh!'s dub had good voice actors and decent music.

[@lula221h]

That Midnight Club Garage music awww man right in the childhood.

[@sneakysnake7695]

TheNeonGuy ikr

[@AlvinAviaGaming]

Yea :/

[@johnthornton4890]

i had as much fun watching this video as I'm sure you did making it this channel is super underrated

[@Vectrex4Life]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you found it entertaining!

[@derrickfoltz8555]

10:32 I love the way you just smile as you slump in the seat. 😂 tis hilarious!

[@TsunamiRX]

I love how you keep the ABSOLUTISM RACE option throughout the video.

[@djax2492]

Did they even watch the anime

[@FireAntoniyo]

Awesome video man! This is definitely my favourite episode you've made! The whole video was entertaining through and through and I admire the production value! Plus that behind the scenes part at the end was jaw dropping! Glad you and your phone are all good. Can't wait for your next one!!! :)

[@Vectrex4Life]

Thank you very much, my dude! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@JDDL2011]

This was great to watch. First video i've seen on your channel and it made me smile and laugh. Will watch more.

[@Vectrex4Life]

Mallori Cantare Awesome, thank you very much!

[@chris210racer]

I played the one with the moving cars before my local arcade got bought out by a larger company and the cars got removed. I loved it. You could usually find me leaning against the 86 trying to challenge other arcade goers. I was pretty good at it, but not as great as I wish. Just enough to wreck the casual gamers.

[@r32guy85]

I actually played arcade stage 3 in a arcade place, never knew a japan arcade would come to an American arcade, Oh and I played that for one hour,

[@carbrand7527]

I enjoyed this video and hearing midnight club 3 just made me love it even more. please make more content :D

[@Vectrex4Life]

Thank you very much! More videos are on the way.

[@carbrand7527]

+Vectrex4Life do you think you could perhaps take a look at the game road trip adventure? I think that's a forggoten game you might like

[@Zysperro]

Whoa! Looks like I found a treasure! Great channel, thank you very much=3

[@Vectrex4Life]

And thank you for watching! Glad I can provide entertaining content.

[@pancudowny]

5:23 - That tombstone should read "Insert Coin To Continue...".😜

[@Kacpa2]

NFS Carbon is better initial D game than this ....thing

[@user-rn8pj2tq6g]

NFS carbon isn't a initial d game

[@iceboy1053]

Feras's Animation Well at least, NFS Carbon can drift at Touge(or canyon).

[@user-rn8pj2tq6g]

정재현 i know but that doesn't make it an initial d game. That makes it a drift game

[@ucankushincorporations1318]

*FUCKING CANYON RACES YEAH FUCK KENJI YEAAAH*

[@BlueflagAlpha]

you mean NFS 2015?

[@Maximus6G]

What a gem of a video. That intro gives me flashbacks to when I first watched this video. Time flies 😂

[@zues2013]

Literally laughed throughout all off it you made bunta proud with this vid my friend

[@cxbain4728]

19:32 that midnight club music, an eargaism

[@MrJustinUSCM]

Yung Cobain oh god the nostalgia, need to find my ps2

[@LavenderBluz]

Yep

[@spicyboi860]

MOM WHERE IS MY PS2

[@JinteiModding]

I still play both MC3 and LA Remix on my PSP I like L.A. Remix more because, even if it has less content than 3, i have more memories with L.A. Remix blasting Day N' Nite while driving a Lamborghini Murcielago DUB Edition

[@tamacat2001]

I got this game years ago at a library book sale in Circleville, OH. I had no knowledge an Initial D game ever released for the PC(I didn't even know about the anime at the time, I had only played Arcade Stage 3 and 4 at GameWorks years before when I was 7 or 8 and I loved it). I got it for the brilliant price $0.99, and heck, its not even that much. I got so tired of "Initialize", I changed the music to "Around the World" by move. The rest of the music I also changed to more original Eurobeat songs. Years later, I got a PS3 and bought Initial D: Extreme Stage. I wish Initial D machines were more common. Only 1 arcade in my area has one, it was a Stage 8. EDIT: The arcade that has the Stage 8 just got an older Stage 3, from the GameWorks mentioned above.

[@halo34jess117]

12:32 "There you go kids, IT'S TOUGE TIME" dead xD

[@temple_4213]

Been 4 years since i have been watching you holy crap you deserve atleast 10k subs

[@thesecretsuspects]

Fantastic video to come back with.

[@Vectrex4Life]

Thank you!

[@thesecretsuspects]

That phone is a trooper

[@elkayezs8lwallmountedgray571]

I like the fact that he was talking about guardrails at 20:47 whilst driving shingo’s eg6

[@uglify1325]

Irony...

[@TosshiMayo]

Bro. Just the intro to this video was tottaly WORTH IT. (Your whole video was really enjoyable. Subscribed)

[@Vectrex4Life]

Hijikata Toushirou Thank you! Glad you found it entertaining.

[@Ferrichrome]

My dude. You have a great channel here. Keep up the good work!

[@joshuascott2864]

I have a few things to point out. 1: Why the hell is Sayuki (HER NAME'S NOT FUCKING SIMONE) a playable driver? Mako drove the Sil80, she was just the co-driver. 2: Iketani's first name is Koichiro, that's where Cole came from. 3: If the TOKYOPOP translation of the manga's anything to follow, these are treated more like nicknames (Proof of this being a text box reading 'Kyoichi "Kyle" Sudo' showing up during his introduction). All things aside, this was a good video. Watched it about 12 times, and I still enjoy it.

[@Kashi-K]

no one wants to remember this shit game ALSO I JUST NOTICED THAT SHINGO IS THE ONLY ONE WITHOUT A DUBBED NAME

[@ArbitraryOutcome]

Kashi Kukku Apparently Bunta was left intact in the Tokyopop dub too.

[@ZeonicFreak]

I was huge into Initial D (still am today after all these years) and I remember seeing Mountain Vengeance on the store shelves at Target. I've been tempted a couple of times into buying it, but I never did. Now that you showed footage of this game first hand, thank you for making my decision the right one after all these years! I'm glad to meet another Arcade Stage owner, I bought a Ver. 1 from a local arcade in town when they changed places and it was something I had my eye on for a few years that the owner wanted too much for the condition it was. I got both cabs for 300 bucks, and they do need some detailing and work on them, so their my pet project as of now. I'm working on trying to find card readers for them as the main thing, and I can upgrade to Ver. 3 if I get one more disc on ebay for a fair price. I do still have my Ver. 3 cards all these years later, I just hope they work when I get a working reader for them. Do you know where you got your machines from? I'm inquiring to see if they might have parts for these machines for sale that I need. If you need another voice or info on the Arcade Stage games, I know a lot about them from when I played them in the arcades over a decade ago when I was in high school. I remember the online teams that existed and some of the feuding that happened (although it wasn't really harsh, most of the trash talk happened online). I've done a podcast episode on my history of the Initial D arcade games found here: aoypodcast.com/2016/05/25/aoy-podcast-guest-spot-initial-d-arcade-stage-talk-w-the-arcade-hunters/ Thanks for the video, I also subscribed to you as well.

[@calistheticsmurdergeese]

The saddest part about this is I would expect this on steam.

[@w1ntermode]

I have this... For the meme obviously. It's garbage.

[@dhiaiqbal2669]

I Played This when i was 5 yr old. Now im 15. Now i understand why its diffrent from the manga or anime or anything else about initial D.

[@azizabdul8914]

It's hardly a meme. Try big rigs, now that's a meme.

[@MetalheadEchidna]

YOUR WINNER!

[@Gerpar_]

You think big rigs is a meme racer? Supra Mayro Kratt

[@azizabdul8914]

Gerpar supre mayro kart is intentionally bad

[@frysco5927]

Where is this? the environment looks exactly like a Californian desert, roads and everything yet you're driving a right hand side car and on the other side of the road. Am confuse

[@Vectrex4Life]

Frysco The entire opening scene was mirrored to produce a fake right hand drive on the left side of the road effect. That's how it is in Japan, and I wanted to take the parody to that level. But you are right about where it was filmed!

[@frysco5927]

Ohhh that makes alot more sense! And alot more funnier too.

[@HeckingRaccoon]

I remember playing an Initial D arcade game in Chuck E. Chesse back through 2012-2017 and the cool part was when you got in the arcade machine, it would tilt left or right, depending on which way you turned the wheel. I miss playing that arcade machine and it is not there anymore.

[@ThaiGoalie]

This video was in my recommended and i clicked it immediately lol. Thank you for introducing me to those amazing arcade cabinets! I'm going to Japan this Christmas and I will definitely be on the lookout for Arcade Stage 2 & 3. Maybe I'll even run into one of those full car versions lol

[@Vectrex4Life]

Thanks for watching! And that's pretty awesome, arcades are much bigger over there then they are in America.

[@tekkayagi6814]

Weird I was re-watching some of your older vids and you just so happen to post a new one. What arevthe odds? I also remember watching the anime ages ago. (back when blockbuster was a thing.)

[@bellcc2930]

Mt Akina has really seen better days...

[@xurrasco_021_fanpage]

It is incredible how you entertain people,like,i have started seeing this video,i go to the bathroom and When i back to my cellphilone i have seen that have already passed 30 minutes of video,without i even seeing

[@biggoomba2237]

Thanks KZbin for putting this video in my recommended. Very good video btw. 19:31 Aye I see you with that midnight club 3 music!

[@Vectrex4Life]

Biggoomba 223 Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it! Yes, Midnight Club 3 is up there with my favorite racing games and I knew that song would fit well, haha.

[@edgyness1124]

7:08-7:10 look at takumi on the screen I just noticed that

[@markl76]

The Initial D Arcade Stage games have some aspects that don't make sense. I know it's an arcade game, but things like rapidly shifting up and down to turn faster is just strange. One gripe I have with the games is that your gear rations and even how fast the car accelerates is adjusted based on what track you are racing on, meaning on Irohazaka you can't get over 150 but on Mt. Taikan (where Ryosuke and Shinigami battled) your car magically goes 210! And having to turn the wheel the whole 270° to get around many corners is irritating.

[@Vectrex4Life]

Mark Lutus Yeah they don't always make sense. But there's really no other series like it. All the "fantasy" techniques that the first 3 have make them pretty tough to master and that's one reason why they're addicting. Not simulation, but not overly unrealistic like so many other arcade racers are. Cranking the wheel and shifting is half the fun in my opinion, adjusting the force feedback strength to your liking helps.

[@markl76]

Yeah, I can accept everything unrealistic about them, but it seems like over time the arcade games have gotten more and more aggressive with changing how fast the cars are. That's the only thing I can't get over.

[@ArbitraryOutcome]

Mark Lutus Meanwhile in Maximum Tune you have supercars like the Aventador and Corvette ZR1 nerfed to 300 HP stock even though the R35 just uses a different tuning style altogether.

[@Bacurahh]

the latest arcade stage uses a 6 speed gearbox, so yeah

[@markl76]

But still no clutch ;)

[@The_Admiral1]

this video has been sitting in my watch later list for a long time.. after watching it i wished i watched it earlier, great video overall, sick eurobeat and ahh nice knees..

[@Arotu12]

Nice video man keep up the good work i never even heard of this evilness of this game.

[@Vectrex4Life]

Thanks, will do.

[@CaptainDijango]

ok so heres something if you want to try the plastation versions and cant find an arcade PS2- Initial D special stage - Its basically arcade stage 2 Psp- Initial D Street Stage - Its arcade stage 3 with a brand new tuning system that will make you hate your life after every race. However the game itself is tons of fun Ps3- Initial D Extreme stage - I have no knowledge about this version I never played it because in never had a ps3.

[@Vectrex4Life]

CaptainShadowGaming Extreme Stage was pretty much a port of Stage 4. Though I think we're long overdue for PS4 Initial D.

[@Bacurahh]

Initial d ultimate stage for ps4 coming in 2086 XD

[@jackshikikunt3042]

Extreme stage is kinda the best of the PlayStation releases, just needs more care i guess

[@janjancuteful]

special is the best home platform port imo.

[@NewGabeOrder]

Jack Shikikunt Actually, JAM’s PlayStation game and Sega’s PSP game are the best as they are the only ones with local multiplayer (split screen and wireless play respectively).

[@Siknik64]

I picked up a copy of Initial D Special Stage (Basically Ver. 2 for the Playstation 2) at a local used game store in town just a few days ago. I thought I'd ask if they had it and luckily they said they had a copy in the back. Good game, but completely in Japanese. My PS2 is HDD modded so I was able to fully play it.

[@Vectrex4Life]

Siknik64 Cool. I've yet to try Special Stage, but I know it has a few extra courses than Version 2.

[@Siknik64]

It's also (supposedly) made the vehicles more balanced.

[@Vectrex4Life]

Siknik64 Yeah from what I've heard, the DC2 took a big hit in performance, so for example a time of 2:30 on Irohazaka downhill in not achievable like it is in Ver 2. Ver 3 is the same way.

[@Jiterdomer]

Extreme Stage for PS3 was based off on Arcade Stage 4.

[@Klockorino]

Ok the one you showed with the real moving cars is my new life goal.

[@CaroFDoom]

It's over in a large sega building in akiba iirc

[@lucasshaffer3324]

"Alright this is the starting line!" (Glitch Goblin) "Here is a nice helping of tasty glitch!

[@ChaseMC215]

You mean the Glitch Gremlin?

[@asmknight2]

nice job with the game review

[@asubaruthathatesexistance6871]

I bet NFS Payback is better than this excuse for Initial D

[@sachikiriyama6705]

That game at least had decent enough drifting.

[@siddheshpillai3807]

neither are good

[@lilerkal2583]

11:19 This made me laugh so long and hard that I am willing to say that it's possibly one of the best edits I have ever heard/ seen in my history of KZbin videos.

[@Vectrex4Life]

Haha awesome, thanks for watching!

[@otaking3582]

I remember when I was a kid and played one of the Initial D games in an arcade. It was my first exposure to the series and, being a dumb kid, I sucked at it. Then that arcade closed and got replaced with an aquarium...

[@nermket4849]

Lmao a compact disc goes under the seat. neat

[@hellacia8151]

Super Eurobeat Vol. 586

[@Omega4z]

Atleast the Ryosuke Takahashi's typing game had eurobeat

[@amplibax8]

Very entertaining video great job