H.E.R.O. on Philips Videopac / Odyssey 2

[@retrogamesrevived1189]

Glad to see that this homebrew version is a good one. I dont think there has ever been a bad port of this game 👍 I used to play Hero on the Commodore alot back in the day but i dont think ive got the muscle memory to advance very far in the game anymore 😂

[@Tetlee]

@@retrogamesrevived1189 yeah I think all the ports were great, this one has to be up there with the best for me. Haha muscle memory has always been an issue for me and it sure as hell isn't improving into my 50's😬😆

[@allanmailer4540]

That's actually surprisingly good for a G7000 game, the graphics are pretty good and the audio is just about spot on. I love H.E.R.O and it's one of those games that still plays really well to this day. It was released for quite a few machines, I've certainly played the Atari VCS and HCS versions along with the Colecovision, CBM64 and MSX variants but there's probably a few other versions I've not played yet. Really is time we had a TI99/4A version of it as I would imagine it could be ported over by some TI techno wizards from the Colecovision or MSX versions as they both used the same graphics processor as the TI. I went a bit mad this month and got myself a couple of small things and one not so small thing.....I got Robotron 2084 on cartridge for the C64 and another Level 9 adventure game for the C64 too. I had my eye on a couple of machines and based on a bit of logic decided on a really nice condition Apple IIe, it arrived last week and other than a tiny bit of discolouration to the keyboard-it's in mint condition. I remember seeing the Apple machines years ago but have never managed to get my hands on one until now.

[@Tetlee]

Hi Allan, yeah I was stunned the first time I saw a clip of this on the Videopac as looked incredible for the system, and now I've finally bought it it completely lives up to what I hoped it would be. There isn't much shown of it online save a few short clips, so thought a gameplay vid had to be done. I've only ever played the Spectrum version previous but have watched several comparison vids for this one, I never like the added detail like foliage, I prefer the clean looks for this game so not having a 2600 this is perfect for me. I know very little about the Apple computer, apart from the fact when my dad bought our TI99, the guy that he worked with that got him interested in buying one, ended up buying the Apple instead. I'm glad dad stuck with his decision of the TI99 regardless. Would love a TI99 HERO port, should be a no brainer you'd think. You really need a upload some videos of all your cool stuff😉

[@allanmailer4540]

@@Tetlee I was funnily enough thinking about doing some videos but have to get one or two things sorted first. I'll have to get my internet speed upgraded and a new PC is probably needed as I'm still running off of Windows 7.😬 I should have both things sorted after Xmas/New Year and then I'll have no excuse.

[@retroimportgamer513]

That looks fantastic Lee, love the look of that, had seen it for sale fir crazy money but didn't realise you could still buy it new Kudos to the developer of that👍

[@Tetlee]

Hey James, cannot recommend it highly enough matey, if you buy only one homebrew for the Videopac this should be it. Can't imagine there are many copies left.

[@ArttuTheCat]

Ever since i bought the Atari 2600 compilation, ACTIVISION ANTHOLOGY, for my PlayStation 2 from a former game store in July 2004, i got hooked for playing the original Atari 2600 games for many hours - and even everyday 😹👍🕹️. It even contains so many legendary classic games, such as: - PITFALL - PITFALL II: LOST CAVERNS - DECATHLON - H.E.R.O. - ICE HOCKEY - SKIING - RIVER RAID - COMMANDO I even played H.E.R.O. so many times 😹😺👍🕹️. And it's still a legendary classic game on the Atari 2600 and Commodore 64 😺👍🕹️. The Philips Videopac version of H.E.R.O. looks retrospectively cool 😺👍🕹️. The sound effects are retrospectively brilliant 😺👍🕹️. Even you played retrospectively excellent 😸😺👍🕹️. A big retrospective like 👍🕹️ from Vantaa, Finland 🇫🇮.

[@Tetlee]

@@ArttuTheCat haha I never get that far with my rubbish memory but such a fun game. Thrilled to own such a great version, 100% worth buying for those that don't own a 2600. Cheers Arttu🐱👍

[@PeBoVision]

Ei ihme, että joku vantaalainen listasi jääkiekon suosikkiensa joukkoon!! Olet Kanadan ainoa todellinen kilpailija pelissä. (Toivon, että suomen kieleni ei loukkaa.)

[@ArttuTheCat]

@@PeBoVision Thanks 😺👍. Pakko tunnustaa, että ICE HOCKEY on todellinen klassikkopeli Atari 2600:lla - etenkin kaksinpelinä 😺👍🕹️🕹️. Ja ei, Suomen 🇫🇮 kielesi ei loukannut minua ollenkaan 😸😺👍.

[@ItsCrapContent]

Never knew about this so thanks ….it proper looks pretty good to

[@Tetlee]

@@ItsCrapContent yeah it's great, never gets old this game. Thanks for watching.

[@davidretrogamesplayedbadly3533]

H.E.R.O is a game I've never played but keep meaning to. Love the original artwork. A great homebrew version, really impressive.

[@Tetlee]

Really surprised to see a few people comment that have never played H.E.R.O., one of those games I thought everybody would have played as it was ported to pretty much everything and all were pretty good I think. The Speccy port was pretty good, never owned that one(I do now but the cassette is stretched to hell) but definitely did play it bitd. Your collecting isn't done until you add(and play!!!) a HERO buddy😁

[@Champion2D]

It's crazy to think that a game like this is still a viable option on modern consoles. The graphics would look better but ultimately it would still be the same game. Those cartridges are a trip though. They remind me of kettle bells at the gym with those handles.

[@Tetlee]

Hey Rob, yeah such a classic that games like this just never age do they. Oddly the ports that added extra details to the graphics I always felt lost alot of the charm, the original 2600 version will always be king for that reason but for my taste this Videopac release goes right into second place which is pretty crazy given the hardware limitations. Some crazy coding whoever developed this one. Haha yes I do love those cartridge handles, clever design too as much easier to remove than they would be without.

[@nerdygeezer78]

Looks like a good homebrew version of Hero

[@Tetlee]

Yep perfect port, a a limited system like the Videopac some pretty incredible development here. 100% worth owning.

[@Kand1nSky]

Hail to homebrew :-)) As next do ELITE please ;-)

[@Tetlee]

@@Kand1nSky Elite on the BBC Micro? I've barely ever played that one but do own it🙂

[@KeithBBergman]

Love this! I'm really impressed with how good they made it for an Odyssey/Videopac conversion. The 2600 and C64 versions of this are among my favorite Activision games.

[@Tetlee]

@@KeithBBergman hey Keith, yeah it's a super impressive piece of work. I wouldn't have thought it possible in Videopac. I never got to play the 2600 version(only ever played the Spectrum version which was also pretty good but this I think is better). Cheers for watching.

[@retrotap]

This looks like a great port mate, haven't played it much either other than at an expo or something. I have picked it up for the 64 so will give it some time soon

[@Tetlee]

@@retrotap hey I hope you do a vid of that version mate, I've only seen screenshots but it does seem to add extra stuff which always tends to distract rather than add to the game. Hope you're having a good Sunday buddy.

[@Spare_Ombres]

That look fun indeed, thanks for sharing :)

[@Tetlee]

@@Spare_Ombres it's a brilliant game, love it 🙂 Cheers for watching.

[@bundjohn]

It’s always cool to see homebrew games! Not one I’ve heard of before but glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@Tetlee]

It was a massive game back in the 8bit days, ported to pretty much every micro computer but perhaps not consoles so much. The Videopac is very limited, I think this must really be pushing it to its limits Cheers John.

[@marcgoesblindgaming2076]

This is a game I've never played But this Home brew Port, Looks pretty good, A nice addition to your collection Especially as It's so limitedIt's so limited.

[@Tetlee]

You never played HERO Marc? Oh wow you need to correct that buddy, one of the proper classics. The 2600 version will always be the best but I think this release could slot right into 2nd place which is pretty crazy for what is a very limited system in the Videopac.

[@marcgoesblindgaming2076]

@@Tetlee Sadly is one that passed me by, I will check if it's available on Antstream As I've been playing some Atari, Amstrad , C64, Amiga End of course the mighty Speccy Through that streaming service recently, If it's available I give it a go

[@KevGamingXP]

Cool retro classic game, FW 💯👍

[@Tetlee]

@@KevGamingXP cheers Kev buddy 👍

[@steve36207]

Ive never played hero lee buddy but this looks decent fairplay bud. Makes me interested in having a look at the master system homebrew of it

[@Tetlee]

Hey I didn't know there was a SMS homebrew of it, I'll have to look that up but for sure it's worth tracking down, there isn't a bad port of this classic I don't think mate.

[@1msx2go]

Wow, looks and plays great on the G7000. Hero is a classic and one of my favourite games on the MSX. 🙂

[@Tetlee]

@@1msx2go ah nice, think the MSX was a pretty great port from memory(only seen it in comparison videos). Yeah absolute classic of a game, surprised how few people seem to have played it.

[@ewstargamer]

We all need a hero, this game looks so cool and I've never played it on any system I need to change that Great video mate 👍

[@Tetlee]

A few people in the comments mentioned never playing it, surprised me that. You definitely need a HERO in your life mate🙂

[@SEGAZombie]

H.E.R.O is one of my favourite games of all time I own most ports now it looks like I need a video pak hahahah This looks solid a conversion

[@Tetlee]

Was looking forward to your thoughts on this one Scott as know it's one of your favourites🙂 It is one of those games you can never get bored of. Honestly for how cheap you can pick up a Videopac they're so worth owning, I have more original gems to show yet, I love it and only paid a tenner(plus a tenner post) for mine.

[@gingerhippygaming7962]

How much was that may have to get myself a copy

[@Tetlee]

@@gingerhippygaming7962 was €44 euro including shipping to UK. Not sure what the exchange of that was, around £35 I think. Well worth it IMO.

[@claygraphics1]

I've never played H.E.R.O. but it's one that has always intrigued me. Still keeping my eye open for the Speccy version. Doe's look decent on the Videopac to be fair. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods Lee.

[@Tetlee]

Oh wow you really do need one in your collection. The Speccy port was pretty good, I bought one several Months back but the tape was stretched to hell so that was a no go. I think this version is even better though. All good here thanks buddy, hope all is well down your way aswell mate. We've got a retro arcade opening here soon, think the same company has one on Plymouth if you know it?

[@claygraphics1]

@@Tetlee All good here mate, just very busy with work and life. Do you mean 'Continue'? It's done well down in Plymouth, they've even extended the arcade in to an adjacent building. Still haven't had the chance to go though. 😄

[@Tetlee]

@@claygraphics1 yes Continue, that's the one👍 hey you might get to visit the Taunton one before Plymouth at this rate😉

[@RetroEdUK]

Looks really decent Lee. Understand why you dipped your toes into this homebrew 👌

[@Tetlee]

Cheers Ed, it really is a fantastic port of a brilliant game. Everybody needs a HERO in their lives😉

[@Gold2thGaming]

I have played this not sure on what though,done a great job on this port imo 👊🏻whatever you paid its worth it 👌

[@Tetlee]

ah there were so many ports buddy and most were pretty good including the Speccy. The 2600 remains the King but for me this Videopac version probably slots right in to second place overall. 100% a purchase I no not regret, love it.

[@GenerationPixel]

H E.R.O is a classic 👌 but what else would you expect coming out of Activision in the early/mid 80s 😎

[@Tetlee]

Yep they certainly put out some great games, HERO was good on all platforms I think but this really pushes the limited Videopac, great stuff

[@Marathon_Gaming]

I thought the game would look more fun than that lol . I see it everywhere on different micros so popular but I don’t think I have ever played it. Think it’s on Atari too

[@Tetlee]

It's one of those that looks(well and is) very basic but it's just so nice to play. It was ported to pretty much everything back in the day but not the Videopac, and with the limitations of the system I'd never have thought it would be possible to get such an accurate port across. Fair play to whoever developed it.

[@Pjvenom1985]

Could of sworn I left a comment on this maybe I got distracted an didn't send haha, well played Lee does look like quite a unique title.🕹🦸‍♂️☘️

[@Tetlee]

@@Pjvenom1985 hey cheers Patrick, youtube has been on a spate of deleting comments lately so you may have. Loving this one, plays perfect 🙂