Is Air Cavalry Worth Playing Today? - SNESdrunk

[@ryanwest8898]

I went to school with a kid named John Helicopter, he was an absolute wizard at games like this

[@sunderark]

Did.... did he have Helicopter parents?

[@alembic1105]

Was he an Apache?

[@Big_Dai]

That's too dumb to laugh at, haha

[@heisensaul5538]

@@sunderark Of course he did. His parents were named Herb and Susan.

[@kyleo6964]

Baby Huey?

[@edgeninja]

I love the "Apocalypse Now" callback with the Ride of the Valkeries.

[@projectmayhem6898]

It's like the smell of napalm in the morning.

[@Rattus138]

I don't usually retrogame anymore but still watch your reviews for their historical value and chill vibes

[@TheRealSpiderMew]

John Helicopter kicks my ass at this game every time on VS.

[@mugiwarated6319]

Always happy to see one of your drops. Short and to the point, covers all the relevant info and always entertaining.

[@d3ath8ybac0n4]

When I was a kid back in the day the Strike series (Desert,Jungle,Soviet) was my go-to chopper game. This game looks fun though.

[@WhiteG60]

I loved those games. They were great!

[@txlyons2937]

Those Strike-series games were a lot of fun.

[@parkpunk2]

I wish they would release those on Playstation/Xbox.

[@EulalioMagana]

“Just point and shoot” sounds like a very realistic military simulator

[@phattjohnson]

I'm not sure I want to have to oil and manually reload guns like in Red Dead Redemption all the time :P

[@thejackal007]

I've never even heard of this one before. It looks like a fun time, honestly.

[@luciousthomas6141]

This game is sort of a hidden gem. I found this one some years back and I eventually put it on my SNES Classic. It's really fun couch co-op with two players!

[@pendulusproductions65]

dude, thank you for your vids, I love so much getting off work grabbing a drink and sitting down to enjoy your videos. Love the old school, also makes me want to get down in my retro corner. Love it! Thanks SNES DRUNK! Cheers!

[@curryking1]

This was one of my favourite rental games back in the day along with urban strike and jungle strike I remember exactly where the store is and the mcdonalds that used to be right next to it 😅 Neither are there anymore of course mcdonalds was very unsuccessful and nobody shopped there 😮 Great memories where i used to rent is where we got our snes and ps1 for our family way back then

[@lhfirex]

I think I'd prefer Desert Strike to this game, but it looks like this game gives more of a feeling of flying around than Desert Strike does.

[@berrim26]

I want snesdrunk to review those games, they were my childhood!

[@SmegulonPrime]

Desert strike is awesome, this reminds me of the helicopter level from pilotwings

[@buckroger6456]

The strike series is just awesome. I still pop in desert strike from time to time.

[@rileylabski]

Glad to see you covering these titles! I loved Super BattleTank on the SNES when I was a kid.

[@jesusflores-dc2mw]

Co-op story mode? I will definitely give it a try "any way I can" Thank you Alex, great video!

[@flashrewindlive]

You always find a way to mention Bill Laimbeer's Combat Basketball and now I get it. I just played it for the first time on my quest to play every SNES game and that game is BRUTAL! It's clear we've both been psychological scarred. Only 708 more to go

[@ItsGroundhogDay]

I remember liking that game back in the day.

[@flashrewindlive]

@@ItsGroundhogDay I'm really glad you have positive memories of this game. That's why I wanted to play every SNES game in the first place. So I could connect with others who played the same games!

[@andrewbrowning1931]

@@flashrewindlive Are you going through all the games alphabetically or by another metric?

[@flashrewindlive]

@@andrewbrowning1931 I'm playing through all the games in Chronological order but since I don't have exact release dates for every game, I'm playing them in alphabetical order month to month. I'm currently in November 1991

[@ChrisReeeed]

@@ItsGroundhogDay yea me too I didn’t mind it but then after seeing what he said about it I was like omg it does suck

[@ColonelNegative]

Rented this one back in the day. Solid for a weekend of fun.

[@Jas107]

Air Strike Patrol (US) or Desert Fighter (EU) is one of the best military games on the SNES

[@oneupdawg]

Agree 100%. Always seemed like a 16-bit Ace Combat, really fun. Great music too

[@TheCommentNinja81]

Definitely !!

[@alphaascii]

ASP is great! good times

[@cyxceven]

Yes!

[@justinscott7546]

I rather enjoyed this game growing up. Played the crap out of VS mode. Then I found out a trick that pissed my friends off. Grab unguided missiles, (not heat seeking) fire them and then switch to your guns. The missiles will lock on cause of your machine gun reticle. Why pick unguided missiles? Well there's more of em. This also works in Mech Warrior SNES.

[@samholdsworth420]

Cheater

[@justinscott7546]

@@samholdsworth420 Is it cheating when everyone can do it with ease? XD

[@MarcoCaifan87]

I hope SNES drunk and everyone else here has a great rest of their day!

[@Dr.Livingdark]

I can’t wait for the “snnnnnnnnn” in the beginning to grow to be 20 minutes long. Or at least, for Drunk to make an hour long loop.

[@michaeloffgrid]

Look up his video for Race Drivin'.

[@RockTB2022]

@@michaeloffgrid This is the way.

[@chadwickjdillon]

@@michaeloffgrid nnnnnnnnnnnnnnope!

[@Dr.Livingdark]

@@michaeloffgrid thank you

[@Codricmon]

Note that being named "John Helicopter" does help in the multiplayer mode, as it makes it easier to find a second player, because, who wouldn't want to hang out with a dude named John Helicopter? Then he pulls down his pants, you realise how he got that nickname, and you get the hell out of there.

[@Ghost_Of_SAS]

This one was slammed on magazines at the time. I might give it a try.

[@ACanuckNamedTex]

I never really got into these games but really liked the Ace Combat games on PS2. Flying around missions with dramatic radio chatter and music was a real trip.

[@plap404]

The coop is a lot of fun on this one

[@ds5015]

Thanks for all your fun nostalgic videos and your choice of mic is appreciated! Missed you during your absence. Were you sick? -John Helicopter

[@rocko7711]

Yeah, this sounds like a great series Please go through the military games for NES, Gameboy, SNES, and Sega

[@sgtsquank]

Thanks for the content, keep on rocking it.

[@orinanime]

I'd love to play multiplayer with the Apache and Valkyrie and pretend they're Blue Thunder and Airwolf

[@pacmancdi]

Would have been cool if we had gotten an Airwolf game on SNES

[@ramseydoon8277]

I hope you have a great rest of your day, too! I don't always post this to each video, but I always think it.

[@three-quartersbadger2929]

Speaking of helicopter games, would you consider doing a comparison video of Desert/Jungle/Urban strike on the SNES and Mega Drive? I strongly prefer the Mega Drive versions, but I would like to hear your thoughts. Little known fact is that Jungle and Urban Strike both had a DOS port, very well done DOS ports, with a unique extra level each. I've played the DOS version of Desert Strike and the 'bonus level' is absolutely brutal. I beat the 'base' game without cheating, but in this level I could barely get a look in.

[@davidt3563]

Some of that sweet 90s war and technology worship!

[@cherokeefit4248]

I’d consider this game a hidden gem and I never heard of it. I like the early mode6 games and this is no exception

[@DaussPlays]

Been waiting for Carrier Aces for a while, if it's coming up soon, nice. Very fond memories of playing that with my brother.

[@bennett420316]

I appreciated all games that included a Co-op. Playing together always trumped alone.

[@SkullMan---]

John Helicopter made me laugh out loud, well done.

[@DanielFaceBeard]

My name is Jon Helicopter, and I endorse this video.

[@ScottySpeeks]

This reminds me of Fire Hawk for the NES. Definitely worth checking out

[@wingedhand2525]

This looks like something I would've loved back then

[@mightyfilm]

Judging by the use of Wagnerian Opera, the game would have been much more fun if you got to "Kill da Wabbit."

[@miketate3445]

I was going to legally change my name to John Helicopter, but thanks to this video now I know that I don't have to!

[@mattb6522]

Good review! I've never even heard of this game. It looks like simple, mindless fun.

[@Ilix42]

I had Spectre VR on my Mac II VX; it was awesome for the time.

[@SobmicSSBB]

That music... "Kill the wabbit! Kill the wabbit! Kill the wabbit!" I might be on a small Looney Tunes binge after Road Runner's Death Valley Rally.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

A nice Ride of the Valkyries loop...that's not bad.

[@retroradkat]

Unrelated, but I was today years old when I found out there are quite a few Horce Racing games on SNES & (mostly) Super Fam.... like, what? SNESdrunk, would you ever do a video exploring this oddball genre in the future? 🤔

[@adamrenfrow]

Always look forward to your videos.

[@rawpilot84]

Desert Strike for SNES was my go to.

[@Str0b0]

Strike games were much better on Mega Drive/Genesis, though. But I know there's always a certain nostalgia towards the version one grew up, especially if there was no knowledge of a better version.

[@initial_C]

@@Str0b0 Soviet Strike on PS was really good too. Never played the last one, Nuclear Strike.

[@ProfessorHurt]

War stuff that stands out? Okay, I fully recommend talking about Pacific Theater of Operations (P.T.O.) series on the SNES. It has you able to play events from the Pacific theater in World War II making you choose the Japanese or Allies. You can go for a long-ass play and even change the course of the war. But man is the CPU cheap-ass bastards (they'll either rebuild the ships you've sunk into subs or carriers). That or they'll invent jet airplanes or better-built ships before you (unless you've already beat them to this all). But man is it fun. There's even a sequel for the SNES (released near the end of the system's reign) P.T.O. 2 where it expands the play map to including Australia, Central America, and South America) and includes tanks for the land battles. I just remember for this one submarines were the way to go.

[@bes03c]

I am curious to hear Drunk's opinions about Desert Strike. I rented it and the other Strike games as a kid a few times, but I never hear much about them.

[@buckroger6456]

There great games but they are also hard at first. Desert Strike gives you a bunch of tasks to do like rescue downed pilots, take out AA guns, destroy radar stations and so on. Plus you can blow up buildings and many have ammo or fuel in thrm for you. Later on you can find a winch upgrade that speeds up fuel and ammo pick ups.

[@bes03c]

@@buckroger6456 as a kid, I usually just flew around and blew stuff up.

[@buckroger6456]

@@bes03c I rented it a few times as a kid but somehow I got good enough and beat it. Those old games were often very hard.

[@wuvwarrior]

Desert Strike was pretty dope and Jungle Strike

[@zenstrata]

Gazillion is not a real unit of measure! (it's a jeep!) **Cough cough* - sorry, that just slipped out there. Thanks for the video =) this is an enjoyable review.

[@jeffersonjjohnson]

All I can think about is Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd when I hear that music.

[@TheAxeGrinder]

Not mentioning Desert Strike is grounds for reporting.

[@sulgrave_]

"It's me, John....John Helicopter."

[@MegaManXtoys]

My favorite military vehicle SNES game is Desert Strike.

[@perunplague9794]

I had an idea for a new series for you that I’d like to learn more about. With the Analogue Pocket not supporting SNES save states or sleep mode and us aging SNES kids just not having as much time to play as we used to, I’d like to know which SNES games are best to play on the go or in short bursts. Games where saving or passwords can be accessed anywhere (or saving happens automatically between each level like in Yoshi’s Island) Or just games that can be played in short bursts like Bust-a-Move Anyway just an idea!

[@kevanchicago4664]

2:52 I wish my name was John Helicopter

[@mtshark7]

Awesome review man!

[@boyonthephone1]

Thanks for the heads up. At least you're honest

[@rocko7711]

It’s like Desert Strike, Urban Strike, and Jungle Strike, but in a third-person view

[@petesmart1983]

Never played it but actually graphic wise looks cool

[@Str0b0]

The name's Helicopter. John Helicopter.

[@orderofmagnitude-TPATP]

Looks like snes's version of sega cds thunderhawk (in us it's called AH something or other...)

[@orinanime]

AH3 Thunderstrike

[@orderofmagnitude-TPATP]

@@orinanime thats it. Couldn't think of it. Obviously AH/thunderhawk is another league compared to this and recommend it too anyone.

[@nmpltleopardi]

Fun fact - your dad would only play one of the games mentioned in the beguinning of this vid, one of the 'strike' titles and a golf/baseball/football one, on your snes

[@bhawkpilot4714]

I flew for the Air Cav… the game doesn’t seem to take the fun out of flying. Thank you for saying Cavalry correctly. You have no idea how many in the Cav butcher that.

[@Aenima308]

I always see you in the Red Letter Media comments. Great taste!

[@joshrebstock378]

We have a Donkey Kong kill screen coming up.

[@khatharrmalkavian3306]

I'm waiting for the day when Drunk gets a game and just goes, "Is game x worth playing today? No. It sucks." and just ends the video in under 30 seconds.

[@TheShoe1990]

My name is John Helicopter and I approve this video.

[@remakeyourself]

Ah yes - "John Helicopter". I know him well.

[@LotteBlueJays]

Never been so early before. You're the best, man! Keep up the great videos!

[@mamster233]

Wow, this looks much better than Starfox for SNES!!!

[@DoctorMoreau]

Great video as usual

[@TheLouzer_]

The "Bill Laimbeer Combat Basketball" slander is OUTRAGEOUS! I swear, I must be the only person that actually enjoys that game. lol

[@inkwolf77]

The game music that isn't just Ride of the Valkyries sounds like a MIDI version of X Gon' Give It To Ya.

[@used39]

Bill Laimbeer’s Combat Helicopter

[@cmoney8526]

My name is John Helicopter and I love Bill Laimbeer's Combat Basketball! Eff these helicoptering games!

[@mradamdust]

The strike series getting some love in the comments section!

[@timmer919hep]

i cant help but think of this as a DS game because of the two different screens

[@jeffcox6539]

A psudo 3D Desert Strike basically.

[@tonybarnes2920]

Might be hubris, but I'm pretty sure the games I made; the Strike Series, kicked off the tons of military shooters during the 16-bit era... probably. 😂

[@johnmp3828]

I’m always prepared to do a lot of cursing. No game needed!

[@tristanjacobucci]

My name is John Helicopter, thank you very much!!

[@andrewdowell6474]

I think I'll play this on 4th of July.

[@WhispyWoods.]

Nice vid 👍

[@ViniVHSoares1993]

I had Turn and Burn as a kid and i think you'll enjoy it, it's like a better Top Gun or a 16 bit Ace Combat.

[@clarafedde8674]

John Helicopter? Um what about Stringfellow? You know the pilot from Airwolf...

[@-dash]

Lol I never noticed how many Gulf War simulators exist on the SNES

[@jasonz7788]

Cool game thank you snesdrunk

[@crithitjace]

Super Conflict is a fun semi-realistic Famicom/Advance Wars clone.

[@matttherrien9608]

I haven't had a drink this year. I guess I'm SNES sober.

[@matttherrien9608]

@@GretchZ are there meetings for that?🤔👍

[@clone_69]

Is that 16-bit Ride of the Vakryires playing?

[@CharlesWorkPPL]

My name is "John Helicopter."

[@juliovindell264]

my name is john helicopter

[@TashiroSato]

A good one is Desert Strike

[@wberickson]

i love this game!! -John Helicopter

[@dmomintz]

There is a lot of Bill Laimbeers Combat Basketball slander on this channel

[@GeekSHO]

John Helicopter has entered the chat.

[@durangodoug338]

John Helicopter disliked this review