G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero NES speedrun in

[@brokpl]

Ive just turned 40, and this was my game as a kid, and this is 1st time ive ever watched playtrough/speed run. Congrats, Cowboy Guy, youre someones first ;)

[@jamesshelley5912]

What a super-solid NES game. The sprites and portraits are very true to the base material and the gameplay is tight and varied. I love how each Joe is different and needed in different areas. Very similar to the first TMNT game except the enemies are actual GI Joe enemies.

[@DanielGonzalez-qx6cp]

The sound of the music of the game, your voice, plus the sounds of the buttons.... awesome feelings!

[@peng9179]

Exactly this!

[@TooLameToDie]

Man I remember when one of my friends would get a game that none of us had and we'd all go over to their place after school and pass the controller for a few hours. The games sounds, the chatter and all the rest made for some very fond memories.

[@earthsucks9555]

I’ve discovered that watching Arcus totally melts my anxiety away I really appreciate you dude I hope you don’t have a 9-5 job and that playing video games is your only occupation Likable guy playing all of my childhood favorite games, that’s a winning combination for me Genuinely grateful for all of your content sir KLUNK

[@titansrule72]

My son and I love watching your vids. Always a good time! Btw, this game's soundtrack has to be in the top 10 NES games of all time.

[@galaxymaster]

My god I needed this channel in my life

[@MrPabsaenz]

The Best game of Gi-Joe. Saludos desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@BirkinZero7]

How did I not own this game as a kid? This is right up my alley. Mega Man/Bionic Commando vibes.

[@vginsprdsobepr9698]

I used to like renting this game back in the day. Anyone out there still remember Blockbuster?

[@calanon534]

Worked at one for six months.

[@DS8379]

We kept trying to rent it when it first came out for weeks with no luck. One night we were leaving the store and the clerk checks the drop box and held it up "Were you looking for G.I. Joe? Here it is." The youth of today will never know the QUEST! The search for that game or movie over a period of days- sometimes weeks, the hurt of not finding it, and the joy of when it suddenly appears in the drop box!

[@calanon534]

@@DS8379 Poetry indeed. Having worked at Blockbuster and seeing that "Quest Complete" face a few times, and been on the other side of the equation myself, I totally understand.

[@RazorChrist]

The "roomba" vehicle is called the Buzz Boar. One of my favorite vehicles I had as a kid.

[@Newsdaq222]

Музыка в этой игре прям доставляет. Тот кто её писал, явно любит своё дело.

[@Iamthegtard]

I have started saying... "annnnd clunk" in real life when doing jobs... no one gets it 😐

[@humanblockhead5726]

Next time they look at you 👀after you say clunk just go smash smash smash 🤣 That ought to get them talking

[@HueyTheDoctor]

Now I know, and knowing is half the battle.

[@edrice2621]

What's the other half?

[@agiar2000]

@@edrice2621 Violence.

[@beanywolvesaj3383]

This was one of my favorites as a kid, wow u play all the old favorites lol chill vids, great skills too 👍

[@unocarb]

I rented this thing for a weekend.. Alcohol and NES go together like a hand in glove! Didn't get to the end but it was a drunken good time!

[@superduty2023]

Unreal athleticism displayed by Mister Arcus.

[@thomasrevere1728]

Oh, clunk yeah.

[@doz3r943]

Good clunk

[@nathancervantes9131]

Ha! I was just thinking about this game earlier today, and how I used to play it as kid. What a coincidence I come across this.

[@rebornlotus8433]

G. I. Arcus: A Real American Gamer.

[@endlessnoise9173]

FYI, the 2 in the right hand corner just above the completed time means that this is his second speed run attempt of this game (pretty durn impressive). The golds/glods are the best (lowest) times he’s ever gotten when completing each level. Those best times then are added up in the “Sum of Best Segments”-this is the best possible run you can get if you put together all the gold splits you have gotten throughout your speed run attempts into a single run (though this number can also be improved). So getting gold all the way down means his Personal Best is his Sum of Best. 👍🏾

[@twostinkyfingers4012]

This was such an awesome game. Loved how many toys were included.

[@dreamlandnightmare]

Yeah, much of the fun was discovering and identifying all the different characters and vehicles that were drawn directly from the toyline. I don't think they used a single generic character or vehicle.

[@therabidscorpion]

If I saw Arcus in public and didn't know who he was, I would not think he's a world record holding speedrunner. Farmer would be at the top of my guesses honestly.

[@robsoldstuff1670]

I remember renting this back between 91 and 92 thought it was great back then

[@rafflesssadiss8182]

Thanks Arcus. Man. I love this game 👍

[@jasontodd8071]

Arcus: A true American speedrunner!

[@iiWNMii]

You're a real American Hero, Arcus.

[@sfcd4757]

how is there not 1,000 different cool GI Joe games these days?..COD or Battlefield like GI Joe games. i remember a Commodore 64 GI Joe game that was actually alot of fun...this NES game was also kind of fun (though limited) but seems like theres nothing out there, especially old school GI Joe (80's style)

[@co81385]

I have always loved this game! It's one of the best licensed games on the NES!

[@mcclx4183]

Where was this game when I was a kid. I never even knew there was a GIJoe game on NES, let alone 2 until much later.

[@patrckhh20]

I've never seen this game but it looks fun.

[@dreamlandnightmare]

It is.

[@p1zzac4t8]

If I want to see NES runs, then I shall go to thee, Arcus.

[@deceiver444]

Very solid action game. One of the best on the NES

[@stevedunne9186]

Been waiting for this one

[@chrisdryer]

That spring-legged vehicle should have got its own riding music.

[@vinnya1105]

Wow I really like the music in this game

[@dreamlandnightmare]

Great game, one of the best on the NES.

[@RangerRickTV]

That music though. Kinda competes with mega man.

[@dreamlandnightmare]

It's good, but no where near Mega Man 1 or 2-caliber.

[@Just-a-Canuck]

I always used duke, and never used rock and roll… I think I will try him next time

[@markm4033]

Nobody beats G.I. Joe! A Real American Hero! To Joe! Man I grew up with G.I. Joe and I have this game. Time to go and finish this game.

[@nunyanunya4147]

im an anarchist and this is one ov my top 4 favorite games. !MER!KA! LOCAL SPORTSBALL!

[@dethaddr]

🤣 No matter how many times I see it, it looks like Prince Adam is whackin' it.

[@projectgoatse]

Arcus is the real American hero.

[@__Generic]

I'd play GI-JOJO, The Real American Cat Bros

[@garyhall7867]

I wonder if Arcus says mash mash mash when he is making potatoes

[@doz3r943]

Lol probably

[@not2tired]

Or when searching the channel guide for reruns of MASH

[@lestercross5123]

Possibly also while listening to Bobby Pickett

[@unocarb]

He even says it when having sex.. Mash mash mash annnd clunk!

[@jonathan19947]

no he says clunk!

[@phillipcapshaw8003]

I would love to see you speed run all Castlevania games.

[@EirkenElite]

If you meant batman then your right

[@dreamlandnightmare]

All NES Castlevania games, or ALL Castlevania games?

[@SuperKokuJin916]

One of my favorite NES games. So underrated with an awesome soundtrack!! It would've been perfect if you could play as the Baroness (or maybe that's just my bias showing....) LOL.☺ Awesome run as always, Arcus. Say "Hi" to Jojo for me!😸

[@blastradius7193]

its formally called a "trouble-bubble" but rhumba works.

[@pcm2fchris]

What is your setup? Trying to upgrade mine but hear all sorts of stuff about latency when upgrading. Figured I’d copy this legends TV/console (does he use a clone), since obviously he’s able to perform incredibly. Anyone know? Or does Arcus himself mind sharing?

[@tornipeikko]

Arcus would be the king acting in X-rated industry. "Mash mash maash.. Aaaand clunk!"

[@maintaint3003]

Never even seen this game. It looks awesome. I played G.I.Joe on C64 and it was not anything like this.

[@jayruka2508]

The G in G.I. Joe stands for Glod apparently arcusGold 😉

[@XRAYJ1992]

What is the story behind clunk? or is it pure randomness?

[@phattjohnson]

PORKCHOP SANDWICHES

[@bjo048]

Get the fuck out of here!

[@mattj2287]

Yeah dude I am now practicing speed runs...I have to do it with a Sega genesis mini until I can afford to get Nintendo...it's actually quite fun

[@7d2dbrosurvive49]

Second built up Joe, with strong gun helps if main Joe goes down. But good speedrun :)

[@augustgreig9420]

I haven't played this in 30 years or so, but doesn't on of them have a dive kick that's faster than anything else?

[@isac9448]

ofcourse we all know arcus will chooose ninja

[@jessegrillo7453]

There used to be a GI glod toy but it exploded when kids played with it.

[@blank5210]

Always got stuck on mission 2-2 as a kid! Could never find the last detonation site

[@MALICE7634]

Hi I want to be a speed runner just like u😁

[@puddinfart1462]

Say your prayers, eat your vitamins, and brush your teeth. Then you'll be a speed runner before you know it!

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

Do it all natural don't take any PED's

[@randyp2882]

Not possible to he like him. The truth is arcus is not a human it's a charismatic mustache.

[@JasonNoto]

@@randyp2882 ha

[@jonathan19947]

do well in school, make it to high school, worry about getting into a high prestige college then you can worry about speedrunning.. oh yeah brush your teeth with care too they look a little green

[@douglasalbertodelgadoberri5213]

Do you know why did'nt second part of this game?...- Regards from Nicaragua?.

[@fj60driver]

Snake Eyes death at the end is sad

[@garyhall7867]

Also, weird you posted this today because John Riggs did a vid about Taxan games

[@miguelangelaressefirot7630]

U are a genius! Burrito speed run 2.0 please

[@stonerdemon]

Awesome game.

[@BreakfastKids]

what an amazing over achievement

[@xGodofAcidx]

Mashmashmash, aaaand.. clunk!

[@randyp2882]

My man Arcus why do you never respond to your you tube but you talk to your stream are they better than us?

[@Avrelivs_Gold]

Kickmaster with guns

[@azztazztik7953]

Good gawd man, that's alot gold!

[@Canadas_Very_Own]

Is there any NES game this dude HASN’T speedrun?

[@P1983sche]

GI Joe cowboy 🤠

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

47 minutes off of your PB I don't think it can get much better than that can it

[@DgGameWorld]

I LOVE THIS GAME

[@duranduran6415]

For some reason, when Arcus gets the helicopter, the music makes me think of him wearing a**less chaps and dancing funny. When will he play 8 Eyes?

[@davidbermudez7704]

Smash...Smash...anndd....Glob

[@Einherijar]

What emulators do you use arcus?

[@kkeithf]

Clunking in

[@BradleyCoopertest]

Why arcus87? Is 1987 the birthyear of your son. Can’t be your own. That would mean you are younger than I am and you look twice my age.

[@marijandesin8226]

Would you consider doing "Cyber Shadow"?

[@megamob5834]

I would like to learn more about this game. It looks awesome. Unfortunately the cart is pretty expensive and I’m not big on emulators

[@dreamlandnightmare]

Whoa, you're right. The lowest I can find it is for $90. Had no idea it was going for that much. Ha a buddy who lent it to me a little while ago. Not sure if he knows how much it is worth. Good thing I always take excellent care of the things I borrow.

[@jonathan19947]

a 50 year old man speedrunning a 5 year old game so funny

[@metallicoustic6733]

I thought that was the dude from nickleback in the thumbnail

[@Dorelaxen]

This game has some of the most egregious knockback on the NES. Castlevania got nothing on this, I tell ya whut.

[@Dorelaxen]

@Gaea11 That boy ain't right.

[@meleu-dev]

Hey Arcus, consider creating an account at RetroAchievements and then record your speedruns while playing with achievements! That would be cool!

[@descobertasgamer]

Amazonia fish party

[@MandosWorld85]

Welp... I've watched every single video now, and all I have to say is this: knew I found the love of my life when I tried to speed run a date, and during the climax of getting lucky, I mash-mash-mashed, and at the end of the climax, gave a good, "...and clunk." I knew she would be my wife when she turned back and whispered under her breath, "ohhhh stop it."

[@MandosWorld85]

@ZCS my life is forever changed. Arcus, I'm coming after that burrito tittle buddy.

[@dtownlove10]

Porkchop Sandwiches!

[@descobertasgamer]

Amazonia is 3 spice

[@rsb6677]

Don't be jealous just because I've been chatting with hot babes online all day Napoleon!

[@johncharlie6gotte58]

getttttttttttttttttttttt em...!!!!

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

Is this an homebrew?

[@garyhall7867]

Nah, this was made by Taxan

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

@@garyhall7867 a game realized by private for pubblic use . No software houses involved....

[@garyhall7867]

@@MzuMzu-nx1em I don't know what you are getting at, but this was made by Taxan. There were two GI Joe games on NES, this and The Atlantis Factor

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

@@garyhall7867 to nowhere just curiosity a lot of private groups of fan have begun to create games for the nes , snes and megadrive . I was a kid back at hte 80s and this does look like a game of my era .

[@dreamlandnightmare]

@@MzuMzu-nx1em It is. It came out in 1991.

[@usapatriot9123]

Hello

[@TheAvenar]

NES: keep playing are games only Nes Arcas: okay then Fans: No he played super Mario maker 2 on switch and that was not nes

[@prizim]

good clunk

[@defstar1774]

A very strange looking game.

[@dreamlandnightmare]

What's strange about it? Have you seen any other NES games?

[@shr00mhead]

Dude, if you check some more strats youre definitely a contender for WR.

[@hicknopunk]

Arcus is the most fun to watch. A WR is just icing on the cake 😁

[@shr00mhead]

@@hicknopunk Ya hes chill.

[@descobertasgamer]

Parabéns pelo novo governo e que tenha sucesso na em suas intervenções militares que acompanho dez do golfo percico

[@lance16O1]

catJAM

[@descobertasgamer]

Poderia acontecer uma união mundial que organizasse a Amazônia ela é cheia de riquezas e esta contaminada de filosofias que atrapalha o avanço de nosso país.