Ghostbusters & Batman Returns (Sega Master System) Mike Matei Live

Playthrough of Ghostbusters and Batman Returns for Sega Master System on a CRT.
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[@VMHenning]

Very nice to see some Master System gameplay. This was the console of my childhood.

[@Yuzoboy]

Incase anyone didnt know, the music for the Master System version of Batman Returns was done by Streets of Rage composer's Yuzo Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima.

[@historydoc1]

I was gonna say I would love you see Mike play the Arkham games, then I found a stream from about 7 years lol nice!

[@PrimitiveBaroque]

SMS is such a charming console. Too bad it didn't have a large library.

[@camelspiderattack4161]

5:56 ain't it the truth, we used to play what we had and like it. this is why i beat treasure master as a 12 year old in 1993 long after even the sweepstakes was over, something no one would do if they had an alternative 😅

[@erogin7187]

Watching you play ghostbusters was the same energy of us playing on the c64 many years ago. Nice! By the time the nes version came out, the game was old

[@eric12bee]

I learned quite a bit about this game from watching your stream. My friends and I used to play it a lot on the Commodore 64, but we never got to the point where we could enter the Gozer building. It was interesting to find out that the more you move around on the map screen the longer the drive is when you finally drive to a building. The C=64 version is a lot more tedious than the Master System version, and this game looks to be a lot more fun. I remember crossing the streams was a problem for us on the C=64, but you could also play 2-player during the ghost-trapping section once you reach the building. I think this is the best version of the game. I wonder if you thought about beating the Atari 2600 version on-stream.

[@ShinSeikiEvan]

I was able to beat the C64 one a couple of times as a kid. (I probably couldn't do it now.) It was more similar to the Sega version than the NES one. The key to beating it is to just make as much money as you can and don't mess up, like letting Stay-Puft smash a building. I don't think catching those yellow ghosts with the ghost vacuum does very much. Do it when possible, but don't fixate on it. If you time in your name as OWEN on the C64 and your bank number as LIST, you'll get a ton of money. But still, all the money you spend on equipment needs to be earned back or else you lose.

[@danielrocha10]

Hello Mike, the Real Angry Nintendo Nerd

[@sonnysatar5916]

Lord of the Sword is a great game, back 35 years ago all my friends brought games without parents knowing to swap in school.

[@dougo670]

Had the Ghostbusters game on a good ol' 5" floppy and played it all the time! Never got the SMS version because of it... Also, can't help but mention Golvellius was so close on the game list... hope to see you play through it!

[@krisfrederick5001]

Harvey Dent: "We received a letter from Mike Matei. 'Citizens of Gotham. Gotham City has earned a rest from crime. But should the forces of evil rise again to cast a shadow on the heart of the city, call me." Alexander Knox: " How do we call him? Commissioner Gordon: "He gave us a signal..." 👻🚫🦇

[@supergeoff]

Nice

[@bunyonreaper1721]

“I don’t feel any better about my life” Funniest shit of the year!!! I’m pissing my panties laughing so hard when you said that. Ghostbusters SEGA: Shit that cuts clean “no paper” NES: Dragging your ASS on carpet 4 weeks Love it

[@dawnone8924]

i like how Ghostbusters was slightly different per console. One of few games where the ultimate challenge is beating all different versions.

[@joegrant3607]

I used to own batman returns on game gear. And it's basically the same thing, but the game gear version you can use the batmobile as special attack. I guess the master system doesn't have that.

[@schtive81]

That Addams Family game is also on the SNES and Genesis, as well as game Gear and GameBoy. It is based on the 1991 movie. It's a pretty fun platformer, but it plays like a Metroidvania. I would say check out the SNES version instead.

[@tthomaselli2]

Where were these videos recorded?...

[@ChiraRagab]

When Mike plays a nes game it's all love.

[@Danolyzed]

Who's gonna tell 'em?

[@Pally356]

Honestly, I know people dont like Ghostbusters 8-bit too much (at least on NES), but I still find it to be a fun (albeit repetitive) game. I honestly didn't know about the whole thing with the ghost bait being used to stop Stay Puff. I thought it was used in the stairwell sequence. I actually went back and played this game and was able to beat it with only losing one life. Thanks for showing the tip.

[@purga-toy-ry]

"You gotta kill all these fuckin' people. They all gotta go." -Batman, 1992

[@accountname8819]

Great you should show all classic games on a crt! Best wishes and have fun!

[@mtgAzim]

Mike has gotten so much better at streaming over the last however many years it's been. I think the first time I watched his stream was that time he got tanked and played mario after having broke up with the blonde girl. But his ability to keep talking and have a constantly transforming conversation with the chat while playing games is remarkable. If most of any of us just jumped on a stream and attempted to do this, the contrast would be unmistakable. Being able to be funny and engaging without the conversation feeling forced is a real skill. Many less skilled fall into the trappings of mostly saying things that are entirely superfluous or just making noise for the sake of making noise. Mike's growing, yet well intentioned disdain for the audience is a near limitless resource for him. He doesn't revere or "look up" to the audience just because they are technically the supporter base, he knows the score between himself and the chat, and the chat, whether some of know it or not, have increasingly leaned into the dynamic. It's all made for what is now just a plain old good show. In the beginning, I think a lot of people tuned in because of the game being played, but now it doesn't matter, we're here to hang out with Mike for a bit, and pass the time in this endless ocean of misery we call conscious life. As the years tick by, as the bodies of ourselves and our loved ones wither on the vine, it's so nice to have someone who can make a few hours less agonizing. I often side glance my .45 longingly, the way an asthmatic would stare at an inhaler, but not when the Mike show is on! Thank you for your years of making life marginally more tolerable Mike! We love ya buddy! 😬👍🏻

[@CAHSR2020]

I think he was better at conversing in the early days. Now he gets annoyed with his own audience and does more trolling than conversing.

[@mustangmckraken1150]

It's also easy to talk to chat when they only talk about dicks and ass holes lol

[@aaronkraus7649]

Ahh SMS nostalgia. I was the only one in grade school who had one.

[@EC2JM]

Nice stream Mike! I would have loved to see you play Phantasy Star on Master System! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@drewsenthused6079]

Only 2 hours to beat Ghostbusters and it felt like 12 hours 🍻

[@Rubberneck1965]

When I saw this uploaded on here the other day, I knew it was going to be a fun watch. Very cool to not only see you playing SMS games, but beating one I had as a kid and never could myself. But hey, I beat 8 player Monopoly a fck-ton of times. Since it seemed like you did kinda enjoy it, I hope you'll give more an in-depth try sometime. Quartet, Ghost House, Choplifter, Transbot, Penguin Land, Miracle Warriors if you want a reasonable amount of time RPG, and you could probably beat Bomber Raid within a few runs. Those would be my suggestions for USA-releases anyway, ones that arent sports and I did enjoy playing back when I owned them in the 80s/90s.

[@Rubberneck1965]

Aaaand, ok, cross Penguin Land off the list. Surprising since you like Ice Climber and it's similar but in reverse. Once you beat a full level, it's satisfying and definitely a fun challenge. Maybe get Erin to give that more of a try.

[@deathofkings5633]

Golden axe warrior- good Zelda style game The Ninja - run and gun. hit both buttons simultaneously to disappear momentarily Zillion 2- run and gun different from first game Captain Silver - action platformer (European version far more complete) Astrix 1-3 - platformers Master of darkness- castlevania style game Phantasy star- ahead of its time rpg with first person dungeons. Some games that might be good to play through

[@ZitiPatrol]

Watching this with some smooth jazz or anything oldies in the background is 100% relaxation fuel no matter Mike saying it doens't work. He's being modest. He's the best escapism.

[@Jihi2]

Don't usually get to see these live but I caught like the last 20 mins. Big fan Mike, keep it up! And I remember playing the SMS version of Ghostbusters as a kid. Still not a great game but miles ahead of the infamous NES version. It's actually playable and fun and beatable without cheating.

[@deicorpse8931]

Hey Mike, someone just released a Zelda 1 romhack that converts the game into a rogue like its really neat!

[@calanon534]

The Sega Genesis Ghostbusters game was really good. No Winston, but the platforming was really good with Ray, Egon, and Peter. As for this variation of the Ghostbusters game, I've an Account Number for the C64 version that I've kept going since my dad was alive - the Account was started probably 35 years ago, all with gradual progression. I have plenty of money, but beating the game is still hard. _5/10 streams viewed as penance_

[@mikematei]

I always get stuck with that genesis ghostbusters game. I need someone that knows the game well to be there when i stream it or something

[@calanon534]

@@mikematei Oh, I'm pretty decent.. I think I can navigate it pretty well, and I know a few good tricks (like farming the floating metal cups in the Haunted House level, for cash). The rest is reaction speed and timing.. for a _technician_ like you, that shouldn't be an issue.

[@TheRetroGamerEnthusiast]

Oh wow I've never seen The Ghostbusters die before, thanks for ruining my childhood.

[@danielrocha10]

You're awesome, Thank you not for not starting the LIve at 4 am. Gee!!

[@yktrixta07]

loved both of these games as a kid

[@UninvitedGhost]

C64 is my favourite version of this game!

[@mingkey8013]

2:01:47 best part besides singing the Gilligan's island theme some.

[@gohanangered9650]

Montezuma's revenge, didn't know you played that one before. o. 0

[@JamesCard-u1s]

I watch these vids when I want some classic gameplay with no bull.

[@joshowen17]

@2:12:49 next time on Mike RAGES!!! I thought of Raphael haha

[@danbauer3669]

Batman Returns appears to be identical to the Game Gear version, though I could be wrong. I watched someone speedrun Batman Returns on SGG, no exploits, just straight up go fast, 6 min:34 seconds. Hahaha. Don't fight, just go!

[@dementeddaniel666]

You're like GEICO: Saving me a bunch of money on games by watching your videos.

[@ashleyp3662]

Mike is a gangsta!!!

[@CAHSR2020]

Shatner being trolled at conventions is hilarious. One trick pony annoyed he's not asked about other tricks. Sounds like cosmic karma to me.

[@ZMAN_420]

Great Retro content as usual Mike! 👍🏻🇺🇲

[@ShanetheFreestyler]

2:50:19 The Goddamn Batman!

[@StusGameReviews]

When you drive all around the overworld to stop the ghosts, you make your route to your final destination take longer...

[@mikematei]

Right. Which I said in the stream and talked about.

[@StusGameReviews]

@@mikematei Sorry, I hadn't watched the whole thing when I wrote that. Thanks for responding! I really enjoy your streams.

[@metaforcesaber]

45:40..."Gorza"? Do they mean gozer? lol

[@StylixDS]

I like these CRT streams. These old games just don't feel the same when they are pixel perfect displayed. Sometimes I miss hearing the brightness on a tv from the faint feedback of the video signal.

[@pokey4200]

Make that a challenge... 100% every Ghostbusters game... Collect all the money in the sms version

[@Drag0zard]

Watchin the Rastan stream. Dunno if you figured it out, but you wall jump by jumping into a wall and immediately pressing the opposite direction on second jump. And long jump happens by pressing diagonal forward up

[@ChuckM0503]

Would love to see a playthrough of the genesis versions of Ghostbusters and Batman Returns.

[@johnnyfatsacks5209]

Mike Matei- MM- 3 syllables Mega Man- MM- 3 syllables Hmmmm.... 🤔

[@aaronflament]

Thanks for the love to the Sega 1980 s vudei Gabe system I had this for yrs growing up in the late 80 s

[@broomhatter3450]

Great video as always!!

[@MU93N_POW3R]

The music by itself can drive me nuts lol...

[@UtushoReiuji]

I, for one, welcome our new ghost overlords.

[@wolverine3149]

Doesn't the music here sound like simons quest, -- 2:40:22

[@supergeoff]

Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters

[@lordcolinb]

Another great video Mike

[@JIMBO8472]

I saw this stream live. was awesome

[@eight9330]

Hey Mike, I'm currently watching the debut of the ultra compilation live on twitch. You could double your twitch income by having an 'always on' twitch channel (MikeMatei(notLive) that just loop plays past streams, the a-z video or any other compilation stuff. It would prob consistently rank highest in the retro category. Then on the MikeMateiLive channel, you do actually live streams.

[@tony748748a]

You are wrong about the Gilligan's Island theme it was the other way around Bob Denver said he would leave the show if they didn't add them THE REST into the shows opening Theme.

[@ratt8745]

Mike! Definitely check out the sms version of Ghouls N Ghosts! It's different! And still challenging.....and Wonderboy III is the best out of the bunch. Also Psycho Fox is great if you can get used to the wonky jump physics

[@serrothrotciv4244]

Id like to see batman practice breaking peoples bones

[@StusGameReviews]

Just in the beginning of this stream so maybe you figure it out later, but you need to buy the marshmallow sensor...that gives you advance warning of Stay Puft. And yes, messing up loses you $2000, doing it correctly gains you $2000.

[@pmatt8686]

Deep space nine is on Pluto tv now. Variety!!!

[@martynwood9309]

Hey Mike will you be adding Kenseiden to your list? I remember you saying that you liked the look of that one during your master system A-Z

[@blzr2bull]

God bless you Mike!! You’re doing the lords work!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Be healthy be safe, and keep doing what you’re doing! Your content rules!👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼😎

[@uriituw]

Who?

[@Kourumeme]

Psycho fox and Asterix for sms were good

[@gsbtee-heeheewhoopee8511]

When is The Flintstones long play ? What happens when you've painted his house? Does he paint something else? Epic 😆👍

[@sullah1986.]

Thos is very good idea to record crt screen insted using grabbers

[@printisdead1983]

We need an open world remake of this using the same premise but with alot more ....think the new spiderman but ghostbusters

[@8track822]

Surprised Mike hasn't streamed any of the Luigi's Mansion games yet, seeing how similar it is to Ghostbusters.

[@mikematei]

I hate that doctor who talks too long in the beginning. But its a pretty fun game.

[@RichSmithson]

Personally Ghostbusters on Master System was one of my favourite games when i was a kid. I must have hired it a dozen times. I feel like this game gets alot of hate because 1)The Nes version is terrible 2) Alot of people don't understand how to play it. I remember learning how it worked when i was 6 or 7 and finishing the game multiple times. I wish more people played the Master System version instead of focusing so much on the Nes game.

[@johncable9238]

Have you played High on Life? It's hilarious 😂

[@ChaseMC215]

Any game based off the first Ghostbusters (at least the games published by Activision) don't have Winston, why is that? Was it due to a agreement deal with Ernie Hudson or something, did he not want to be in the games, was it because Winston was added to the team halfway through in the movie??

[@carltonlong1985]

Would of been cool if Nes graphics were as polished as Master System's

[@illuminatim33]

Mike: Fuck did I skip the #? Thanks guy I accidentally skipped the screen. Chat: so let me get this right you've "accidentally" skipped every skipable screen in every video game you've ever played since 1988?

[@EddyG2023]

Thanks for setting up the CRT.

[@philwarren6346]

I had this Batman on Game gear this looks exactly the same only GG version looks alittle better 👍

[@ryanmichaelploeg9350]

I Get Boo on my home page along side with an iron maiden track alot when I check you tube . Definitely paranormal

[@ryanmichaelploeg9350]

R.I.P Adam West

[@quietwo]

this is when u wake up early do drugs n gst the day started prematurely cuz your high n this is what u do so WHY NOT 😄

[@paulieswalnut]

This game is better than the NES version in the same way that having 3 brain tumors is better than having 4.

[@GampyBamblor]

Everytime stay puft destroys a building you get billed for it

[@cdle007]

Beat Rocky for Sega Master next!

[@retromaggedonclassicgaming7791]

Is it cool with you if I post those passwords for Ghost Busters on my site?

[@abesimpson5503]

Dat haircut !

[@ghoooost100]

What is a ghoost?

[@julesgamergourmand]

Route 1 is easy but route 2 super difficult.

[@aaronflament]

Lord of the sword I had that game

[@DamnDealDone]

Teddy Boy is an arcade game akin to Rainbow Island, Donkey Kong, Bubble Bobble, etc.

[@jimmorti2153]

Whats worst…the sega master system or the Genesis version of Batman Returns?!

[@afterthought55]

What kind of coffee do you get at Wawa Mike?

[@chanceturcotte]

u rock, mike

[@duskfall_777]

Conglaturation

[@zackthompson3731]

I don’t know if it’s been a request but I have you ever considered playing through the dark souls series? I’d love to see you beat the shit out of the trilogy 💪🏻

[@ZigealFaust]

I'll never hear "ten thousand dollars" and not think of Mike now.

[@cliffordadamrumble6436]

hahah awesome shatner rant

[@BrandonLopez-hj3pt]

Do ya thing Mike

[@jamesmclinden1481]

In Ghostbusters, does the distance travelled in the overworld affect how long you have to drive for? Great to see some Master System games. Thanks Mike.

[@VisionThing]

I think that the Master System was a lot better than the NES and the SNES a lot bette than the Genesis. North America got the order of success for Sega wrong.

[@mikematei]

Yes. But I didn't know if the dots on the road mean anything additional.

[@ShinSeikiEvan]

Yes. The Ghostbusters symbol is basically a course plotter. You have to drive for every dot you leave behind. So it's best to be economical about it. Try to plot the shortest route and don't worry too much about catching every yellow ghost.

[@03bgood]

Play some Ocarina of Time, next!