Is Gremlins 2: The New Batch [NES] Worth Playing Today? - SNESdrunk

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[@sadboi7537]

One of the best sequels ever. G2 is the gold standard of what happens when you let a director do anything and everything he wants.

[@xxcrysad3000xx]

If you haven't seen the Key and Peele skit where they're all in a meeting pitching ideas for Gremlins 2, you absolutely must. So f'ing good and it all actually happens in the movie!

[@testshietchannel]

@@Charles.Wright that escalated quickly

[@Noname15514]

You can't say the same about the Wachowski brothers.

[@silverdamascus2023]

While Gremlins 2 is considered a good sequel, it is still a sequel that the director didn't want to make and refused to come back, and then came back with the condition of having a lot of creative control. Plus, giving the artist a white card to do everything they want is not always a good idea, George Lucas is considered a great filmmaker that needed other people telling him what to do, the prequels were hated because he was given too much freedom, and he was only pardoned when the sequels were even worse and at least George Lucas had everything planned from the start.

[@bboyhanvzla]

like Dragon Ball Evolution, they really did whatever they wanted with that movie.

[@zerobatsu]

Yes

[@Whootzie]

You know what I hope that you have a wonderful rest of your day

[@jonpower9728]

Hasselhoff's contribution in Gremlins 2 is sorely underrated.

[@nozoto]

So is Hulk Hogan's. Lol.

[@bigbaddawg101]

@@nozoto Fun Fact, for the original VHS release, the Hulk Hogan movie theater scene was supposed to have been replaced with a John Wayne scene with an edit to make it look like he's shooting at the gremlins messing with your movie.

[@ryline666]

Everything that has ever happened is underrated

[@JohnDoe-wq5eu]

@@bigbaddawg101 And hilariously (considering what's actually in the movie) they said I think the scene was "too violent" or something. It still amazes me that the first Gremlins movie along with Temple of Doom is the reason we have the PG-13 rating.

[@petesmart1983]

@@bigbaddawg101 one racist for another

[@thecunninlynguist]

Short answer, yes! Long answer yessssssdrunk

[@cgrooney9945]

Lol

[@demonsty]

best comment ever

[@damageinc5752]

Sunsoft had some killer music back in the day! Blaster Master, Batman & Gremlins 2 to name a few.

[@rustyshackleford2022]

Small d energy

[@demonsty]

@Boco Corwin decent comment

[@retrovideogamejunkie]

Killer tomatoes inclued

[@Andrew-hn3jp]

Still watching your channel from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. I really enjoy your video's, keep up the good work!

[@jasonz7788]

Awesome thanks 👍

[@justsomebody-1665]

The gameplay on this one always reminds me of Blaster Master, when you're walking around without your vehicle. Except with jumping, I guess.

[@MusicVersa]

It really is remarkable what the composers at Sunsoft, Konami, Capcom, and Nintendo were able to do with the *extremely* limited synthesizer in the NES. The amount of melody and expression in the tunes you played here is mind-blowing when you consider what they were working wtih.

[@erakfishfishfish]

I like to think parameters breed creativity.

[@Hektols]

Japanese developers were the best at making music and sounds for the NES and the Megadrive, however when the games were made by western companies the sound quality plummeted.

[@jclkaytwo]

@@Hektols someone hasn't heard of tim follin...

[@dannynhl9441]

@@jclkaytwo Tim was born in England . I think he was talking more about USA devs back then who mostly sucked. Tim did great with C64 chip but Magic Johnson Fastbreak on the NES title screen music amazing.

[@BB-te8tc]

You've gotta be the first KZbinr ever that I've seen describe this game as easy!

[@OverEmotionalGamer]

I also hope I have a great rest of my day. You also have some.

[@wusstunes]

That soundtrack is absurdly hot. When you said view some nes games as interactive music albums you were super right.

[@AngelusBlade]

The drums kick hard like Super Spy Hunter. Love this game!

[@chadwickjdillon]

It is heartbreaking how little credit America has given videogame music over the years. I'm 36. I'm not ashamed. I deeply love and appreciate 8/16 bit music composition. Good artists make good art, regardless of the medium or limitations therein. Not all art is for all audiences, but this art and audience deserves to be taken more seriously. Thanks Mr. Drunk.

[@pharmtek]

Sexy Lady Gremlin was my first celebrity crush

[@CaptainMiles]

I was 6 years old when this game came out and my mom rented it from Blockbuster for me. Being 6 I had no concept of late fees or returns. I loved the Gremlins movie as a kid I wanted to hold onto this game for awhile even though it was pretty difficult for me. Months go by and my mom realizes that this game was rented forever ago and had to be returned. Of course Blockbuster tried to slam her with some insane late fees, but my mom was no push over and I think they settled on a more reasonable fee. Sorry mom, but thanks for being awesome.

[@smarta800]

The soundtrack is dope 🤌

[@bigl1249]

Thanks SnesDrunk! Another great watch

[@rabalajoie]

This game turns a lot of kids completely nuts. It was so difficult and challenging. The catchy music frenetically mesmerize the gameplay, enter your mind and soul and stay there for years. Chillingly disturbing.

[@DangerDave-e7u]

Thanks, Uncle Fester.

[@Tolbat]

Oh, my 10yo is obsessed with Gremlins, he is gonna love this episode. thanks man

[@TheBrowncoats85]

I remember getting this game as a kid and still play it today. Glad to see others like it too!

[@actuallynotsteve]

I LOVED this game as a kid, played through it several times a week for months when I was young. Watched the movie every day as well for a while, one of the only VHS tapes we had.

[@sethtanner1]

There is a very finite, refined, niche group for your humor . I sadly am not in it. but I’ve been around for years and still love the reviews!

[@Davtwan]

“Made by Sunsoft.” That’s all you have to say to convince anyone this licensed game is good. :B

[@peejmele8619]

Easy, he says!!! This game was the bane of my childhood, I don't think I ever even saw a single boss!! Loved it though, always, and that music rocks.

[@Daftanemone]

Snesdrunk if you haven’t seen the writers room sketch from key and peele about this movie you need to. The game is hell of a lot tamer than the movie

[@xxcrysad3000xx]

This game rules. It was one of my favorites growing up, and I can remember being around 5 years old, unable to read, and Gremlins 2 actually was coming on television, and when the title card came up I ran downstairs to compare the letters on the screen to the letters on my game to verify that it was, in fact, Gremlins 2. Ever since I've loved that movie and this wonderful game.

[@ClexYoshi]

This game was my first exposure to Sunsoft and I used to rent it ALL THE TIME

[@cheechmo42]

One of the best soundtracks on the NES. Certified bangers from start to finish.

[@Thejjone]

So creepy when you see the shadow of the gremlin spying on you and running away pretty early in the game, one of my fav moments

[@Yada_I_Mean]

That Gizmo is too cute with his little red balloon! 🥰

[@stationary-plane-dweller]

You unlock hidden memories for me every single week. I remember renting this when I was a kid and also I went out to Subway with my mother. it's a fond memory of mine that I didn't even remember until now, so i appreciate it!

[@vicman3122]

the cutscenes look awesome !! As a child I would have thought that those scenes wore from a Super Nintendo game

[@SmashTom]

I was always impressed by this game, even as a young boy. The pixel art is amazing (especially the cutscenes; WOW), the music is fantastic and the controls are solid. Eventhough the last two stages can be a tad frustrating, I still say this game is relatively easy (compared to some other NES games). It's an amazing little game, perfect if you have about an hour or two.

[@Marzimus]

Might have to play this now on my upcoming vacation...thanks! 👍

[@jonzumaki]

The soundtrack was a certified NES classic. Also, the bosses were easily recognisable from the main evil gremlins from the film so they did a good job with that. Fucking electric gremlin gives me PTSD

[@jonathanlampkin6673]

Boy I feel ya on the sound fitting the gameplay on this one. Together they make a vibe for sure.

[@BryanWagner]

I got this for Christmas as a kid and had an absolute blast with it. I'd play it repeatedly over the years like a Megaman game. It was awesomely balanced and fun, and you're not kidding, the soundtrack is incredible.

[@kstreetman6920]

Thank you for doing this game. It needs more love

[@Sly88Frye]

Okay one of those music tracks in this game is definitely one that I really think AVGN should use if something freaky happens during one of his episodes. He does like to sometimes use classic 8-bit music and sometimes 16-bit music in a cinematic way during some scenes in his episodes and I do think wow that one track that was like really dark and supposed to be scary but felt action and oriented as well from this game would have been perfect

[@DarbySagala]

I got this for Christmas when I was a kid. I remember that I was initially confused and disappointed as I did not know the game even existed. Once I played it though, I was hooked. Its a great game for beginners to play on the system, not too hard but not too easy. The movie is pretty entertaining too.

[@joeshearman2341]

I feel like you hardly touched on the visuals? Imo it looks pretty incredible for an NES game

[@otherverge]

From a young age, anything Gremlins related terrified me. It was such an uncanny nightmare for a kid to watch, and for some reason, the first movie was rated PG!! Nowadays, I love both the first and second movie, especially how they pulled off the same insane effects that scared me years ago. It’s nuts how those puppets look so real yet you know they aren’t at the same time.

[@Amanofan7777]

PG-13 didn't exist yet. PG used to actually mean Parental Guidance. Everything that wasn't deliberately intended for only adults was PG. All the James Bond movies were PG too.

[@travismcalister136]

Not only is it in the movie, it’s definitely in the movie. 😂

[@dustinfreund5196]

You sir a raging psychopath. Don't let this town take that away from you.

[@grandmoffporkins]

This was one of the VERY few times my rental instincts from back in the day paid off. Fond memories of this one.

[@thenostalgiafactor5023]

Total length of video: 300 secs. Total length of "SNES Drunk": 2.5 secs. .8333% of the video was spent listening to "SNES Drunk".

[@kyleolson8977]

Gremlins 2 is where Sunsoft used the Master Blaster/Fester's Question engine right. A lot of that is because you usually have a main weapon which fires straight, not in a wave and/or circle and/or out of your right side. You can tell they still love wacky weapon arcs, but they've got themselves under control.

[@dmhenderson]

I remember being proud of this as a kid and you're all like, "yeah no this is easy as heck". Lol (but yeah, the music slaps)

[@BaldoFlores_godmetal]

The music is fricking fantastic! Plus i grew up with Gremlins...this hits right in the childhoo!

[@FoxMan_FF]

The highlight of just about _every_ Sunsoft game is its soundtrack. It's that sweet, sweet bass sample, man. 👌

[@ElGamerAstral]

One of my favorite NES games ever. Love the music too!

[@phattjohnson]

I thought this looked familiar, then when you played some of the soundtrack it hit me - I hired this out and finished wayyy back when!

[@yaboipele34]

I think the story is that the old man from the shop died so stewardship of Gizmo was handed down to Billy who works for David Clamp who is actually a good guy in the movie.

[@deadsirius3531]

my one and only memory of this game is playing as a kid with my brothers and at some point there is a Gremlin enemy with a helicopter hat that flies around. One of us said "it's a heli-Gremlin" and someone else said "what the hell is a heli-Gremlin??" and somehow that became a running joke for us for a long time after. I never promised this story would be interesting

[@Str0b0]

Yes. Such a great music!

[@anthonymarra3059]

Top 5 nes soundtracks for sure, yet super underrated

[@travisshallenberger9486]

Nice choice for an October game. Yet another highlight in Sunsoft's spotted career. This game was so fun. Not just the music but the visuals were so fun. The little helicopter gremlin and the hands reaching from the floor were so true to source, and somehow even the giant bouncing tomatoes worked. Maybe it was their motion, making them seem like Attack of the Killer Tomatoes with better F/X. The company was really able to wow us with licensed games like this and Batman. But they also made stuff like Platoon...

[@Bloody-Butterfly]

I just played this for the first time today. Here are a couple of tips. 1. The jump has a slight delay so press it a little early. 2. You are a weak little guy so fight like one. Move away from enemies and snipe them. 3. You cannot jump over holes with the pogo stick.

[@StiffAftermath]

Excellent retrospective. Thank you! Other games that find hold up very well today: Rygar, Crystalis, Willow, Faxanadu, Sweet Home (japan), Double Dragon II The Revenge, Shadow Of The Ninja, and Shadow Brain (japan). Very underrated games.

[@retronemesis7064]

I saved my allowance to get this game.

[@davecool42]

Those orbs look exactly like the ones from Time Lord.

[@TheAxeGrinder]

Sunsoft were awesome. Absolutely love the music in this one.

[@AriesFireTiger]

Silly question. This game is fuckin rad!

[@jad3415]

I remember playing and beating this game as a kid. What an awesome game it was/is.

[@tylerd4884]

this is one of the only youtube channels i hit like before i watch that video because they are always great

[@gamalielshapira]

Whole-heartedly agree about Sunsoft’s music being some of the best. Konami and Capcom both had a distinct sound that were similarly recognizable, but the drums and bass line of Sunsoft’s titles were a great sound.

[@fylosofyk5220]

Making Tuesdays Thursdays and eating after midnight great again!

[@MrKanjidude]

As a wee lad my mother took me to a big store and let me get one new NES game. I remember ending up choosing between two Sunsoft games: Gremlins 2 and Journey to Silius. I chose the latter because of the stylish packaging (which I am very happy for, as JtS has arguably the best soundtrack on the NES), but I would probably have been just as happy with Gremlins 2.

[@billcook4768]

No Phoebe Cates? Bummer.

[@spitt0110]

yes!!

[@frozenaorta]

I remember getting this for Christmas of 1990. I spent most of that day playing Chip n Dale Rescue Rangers, but once I finally got into this one, I realized it was awesome. Gets challenging later. And yep, it actually does follow the movie to a fair extent. Good game.

[@stevem9895]

Fond memories of this one. I remember renting it a few times from a grocery store downtown a few times. Plus easily top five best soundtracks on the NES!

[@deatheven13]

I remember playing this at one of the Nintendo Powerfest conventions. It was amazing for it's time. Was coming out with stuff like California Raisins and Yo Noid so it really stood out. The only real stuff that could hold a candle was the super ambitious stuff like Mission Impossible and Mega Man 3.

[@GrizzlyMannerz]

As a child this game was amazing.

[@ggbetz]

Love the CLAMP shoutout! Always meant to play the game and see the movie.

[@kainemaxwell]

loved and finished this as a kid and still enjoy it!

[@brandnewman9870]

Gremlins 2 is one example of games that are still very pleasing to the eye, even after technology has given us so much better. There's something with the graphics and animation that is timeless and meticulously done.

[@Sparkbomber]

Noice~! Gremlins 2 is definitely one of my go-to recommended NES games. Funny but true? The game's intended as a sidestory to the movie, taking place inbetween (sometimes instead of) the Gizmo scenes. The music is great, but I do think you missed that there's a fair few easter eggs in the game as well. George being a recurring enemy for one. Def do recommend rewatching the movie, it's got more than a few good moments... Including Christopher Lee in one of his most evil roles and Robert Picardo getting married. Nevermind the blatant LEGO plug, the countless book/movie/etc. references and the amazing puppetry.

[@Jeffmetal42]

Before I watch this, I'm going to immediately say yes, without a doubt, yes!! This game rules! Pretty short game too once you know what to do, great for a quick fix.

[@phdonme1]

I can't tell if your your talking about the key and Peele sketch or genuinely just saying yes love it.

[@ruffgang]

Ahhh, back in the day this game would kick my butt and all my friends' as well. I still hum the music from time to time, it's just that catchy.

[@fhkqdude]

very uncle Fester's quest, but a re-skin

[@d3ath8ybac0n4]

This boomer will tell ya that this game is gold. One of the few games my brothers and I geeked out when we were kids.

[@draculaman]

I absolutely love this game - partly because of nostalgia, but also just because it's pretty great. The music is absolutely fantastic as you say, honestly up there with anything else on the NES in my opinion. If you haven't watched Gremlins 2 in a while, you should watch the Key & Peele sketch about it, it's hilarious how silly the movie is. Also as an aside, my dog is called Gizmo, so every time you said it in the video he jumped up trying to figure out who was calling him 😂

[@sigmatic2788]

No one should watch key and Peele. It's obvious why they didn't like the movie

[@nerdcraftercoley7305]

When I was a kid I only owned three NES games. I had Mario 3 Batman and Gremlins 2.

[@scottlarsh3119]

The orbs are stolen from "Time Lord"

[@awatcher8938]

Gizmo 😊

[@jinpei05]

Great game. Didn't really get hard until the 4th and 5th level but it was frustrating when it did. Still a lot of fun.

[@BenWard29]

The music has such a Danny Elfman feel to it!

[@gertywhatagash_]

I thought this game was difficult as a kid.

[@MisterMiller]

In Clamp's defense, he wasn't evil. He was just kind of flighty and dumb. He was genuinely friendly to Billy.

[@alansmithee.01]

Yeah the holographic Doctor was far more of an antagonist to Billy in the movie. And Saruman was the mad scientist who caged up Gizmo.

[@MisterMiller]

@@alansmithee.01 Saruman was a weak point, to be sure. The inclusion of Danny Tanner as a cowboy was appreciated, though.

[@zintori4449]

I actually prefer G2 to the original. It's a really fun movie and the addition of the legendary Rick Baker took the creature effects to a whole new level.

[@bluedragon219123]

Fun fact: The movie, and therefore the game, took place in The World Trade Center. :)

[@acomingextinction]

Man, that music really is something special. Does not sound like a NES game.

[@kri249]

I remember renting this as a kid. I also remember how much I sucked at it at the time. Might be worth playing again after all this time.

[@Christopher-dj8dj]

Yep! Sunsoft was hands down one of the best developers for the NES. Seeing an article for Blaster Master and it's crisp graphics and hybrid gameplay is what made me finally wish to give my Atari 130XE a new friend. The game ended up being beyond stellar and one of my all time favorites, but the article had never mentioned the tunes. Holy crap, that Blaster Master OST changed everything I thought I knew about game music! After Blaster Master, every NES Sunsoft title was a guaranteed addition to my library. Too bad everything fell apart after the NES days. Blaster Master 2 going to Sega, and then pretty much exclusively Looney Tunes games on the SNES. Had fun with the Roadrunner game, but the heart and soul I had come to adore was sadly gone.

[@drillerdev4624]

That music you played while talking to the music reminded me of Ghost 'n' Goblins

[@retsz]

This game would've been cooler if you got to play as hulk hogan instead of gizmo. His cameo was the best part of that movie.

[@BigDaddyCola]

I was obsessed with this movie as a kid and i think i saw it like 5x in one day. I remember the nes game being awesome. But very hard

[@sic6664]

One of the best licensed games ever made.