All 18 SEGA AGES games on Nintendo Switch

[@JohnRiggs]

WATCH a ton of great Data East arcade ports on Switch kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ_OqXmApbaUqpY A list of SEGA GENESIS 'Must Play' underrated hidden gems. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIu3k4JsgL-GqK8

[@ardon68]

loved the original phantsy star games played and beaten them all i wished i kept my original Sega master system with the games but at the time i moved on to the Sega Genesis. still own all my original Sega Genesis games with the boxes and etc

[@Spottedfeather]

looks like fun...if I could find a switch anywhere....

[@pezjme]

I find that I play the classic games on my switch more than the new ones.

[@matthewlane518]

Lol I know what you mean

[@ermiasvanguard476]

100%

[@jomu3965]

Same here. Less is more when it’s done right.

[@tomnieskens1466]

Same

[@AyeYoYoYooo]

Same AF. Sincerely hope that after the 2d/retro-style “Sonic Superstars” makes Sega a bunch of money this upcoming holiday season, they dig back into their retro sega ages catalog and bring FANTASY ZONE 2DX to the switch That M2 remake (originally from PS2 Sega Ages Vol. 33) was also known as “3d Fantasy Zone 2W / Link Loop Land” on 3DS. The switch port of the OG fantasy zone was great on switch… now we need that M2 remake of Fantasy Zone 2 !

[@16bitseth]

I love watching your videos along with Jason, John, Kelsey, Reggie, and all the Metal Jesus Crew! I started this gaming channel to follow in your guy's footsteps! Just a fun hobby!

[@MarcoFD]

they should release Sega Rally championship 95 on sega ages, im sure thats going to sell like crazy

[@duffman18]

They're sitting on a goldmine with that era of their arcade games, including all the Saturn games from around then. I know Saturn emulation is nigh on impossible but they should really give it a good go. Those games would sell like hotcakes because the majority of them can only be played by buying an actual sega saturn and the game CDs. Because of the aforementioned difficulty with emulating the console. I've never tried to see if the arcade versions are emulator friendly, with MAME or whatever. But damn, Virtua Racing managed to work as a port, though mind you for that they literally remade the game from the ground up as it was easier than porting it, but Virtua Racing is a far simpler and shorter game than their other arcade racers from the mid 90s so it's not easy to just go "ok we'll just remake all these games". But I hold out hope that Sega will wake up finally, give all the money and resources they can to M2, and port/remake the Saturn library. Or even create a Saturn Mini. Because then how cool would it be to "hack" it like you can with other mini consoles and upload to it all the Japanese exclusives with fan translations. Because again that's basically the only way to play them, on a actual saturn or a hypothetical mini console version. Otherwise these japanese games including text heavy RPGs that we're told by japanese speakers are classic games, are sitting there unplayable unless you learn an entire language and spend $300 per game for second hand copies. Everyone has a million ways to play Genesis games, even though the Genesis mini is still really awesome. But most people have never had the chance to play the Saturn's best games. So that more than anything needs a new mini console version. Get to work sega

[@MarcoFD]

@@duffman18 sega rally championship 95 can easily be played through sega model 2 emulator, it even has wheel support on pc so i dont see why they cant use this emulators system to create a playable version for switch for example :)

[@JohnRiggs]

@@duffman18 for sure! Still hoping for Quartet.

[@greenkoopa]

SLX did a video on sega ages. I think we all need to accept that Sega is the same company they were back then. It does hurt, but they don't care about their fans unless they're Japanese. America made them rich and they still treated us like idiots. Sega....you need a 32 bit addon

[@indangerdogg637]

Yes brotha ... your making alot of vids ... Good work, Keep it up!

[@AyeYoYoYooo]

Sincerely hope Sega and M2 can port to Switch … …. the system 16 (with double memory) remake of Fantasy Zone 2 they did for PS2 Sega Ages Vol. 33, “Fantasy Zone 2DX”, that also eventually became the Nintendo 3DS’s “3d Fantasy Zone 2W / Link Loop Land”

[@dbnpoldermans4120]

Thanks you So awesome to see them all! You rock!

[@SNEStalgia]

Very cool! I'm going to have to check out some of these, I recently picked up Phantasy Star and I'm loving it.

[@deadturret4049]

I know you were just giving a general overview of the Sega Ages library, but you missed out on some of the more interesting additions; sonic 2 for instance added in the drop dash from mania, space harrier has level selects, a new game mode, and widescreen, viruta racing now has up to 8 player splitscreen and you can increase each race up to 20 laps, etc etc. Your reviews were pretty solid and concise, but I thought I'd point these out. M2 went all out on these games. Sega does was Nintendon't I guess.

[@theusher2893]

Finally finally FINALLY. Lightning Force gets some love. Hands down the greatest 16 bit shooter ever made and one of the finest of all time.

[@HommerThadeu]

My mom is a monster on Columns, you can't beat her, she goes to max level and back to level one for hours.

[@SuperLuigiSixty4]

Worth mentioning that the Ages version of Sonic 1 adds the spindash from Sonic 2, and both 1 & 2 add the drop dash from Sonic Mania.

[@JohnRiggs]

oh true!

[@AlanThompsonRegularNintendo]

Great video! I love these sega ages titles!

[@RevanSecura]

Phantasy Star is still popular as a franchise but these days the go to game for it is Phantasy Star Online 2 which recently became a two games in one experience due to an expansion update called New Genesis. you can still play the og PSO2 but you need to complete the tutorial section of New Genesis to unlock it for every new character you create.

[@marcianoacuerda]

Great one Mr Riggs!. That mega man reference XD, I used to do it too. I happen to feel the same way about old games. I wished I could have played them in a time where I devoted one game at a time because of money constraints.

[@Ryan-xn3mt]

Loved Virtua Racing simply because of the amazing arcade cabinet.

[@kekeke8988]

11:08 Dragon Quest came out over a year before Phantasy Star in Japan. Final Fantasy also released 2 days before it.

[@slopesgameroom]

Ooooooo yeah! This video is right up my alley too

[@jojoverdejo]

I have all of the Sega Ages games, too. Shinobi was hard for me to get but I went to Amazon to buy it, so I can use the redeem codes for my Switch.

[@theflyingninja1]

That Wonder Boy in Monster Land is the arcade version.

[@briannorthFW]

Great content as always!

[@7thangelad586]

The heroine in Phantasy Star looks like the inspiration for Princess Lana in the Captain N cartoon. For decades I’ve tried to find the game she came from. That’s been the closest one so far.

[@SuperWillixD]

9:39 i love that detail of Alex this jumping into her game

[@Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial]

So far I have Virtua Racing, Fantasy Zone and Gain Ground on my Switch via Sega Ages and they are all excellent. Highly recommended for anyone who never experienced Sega in the arcade

[@duffman18]

Gain Ground is so so simple and so so addictive. I've only played the Mega Drive version though because it's on the Mega Drive collection that's on switch and steam and everything. And it looks identical to the arcade one, even sounds the same, so I didn't see the point of getting the arcade port. But maybe I will, if after some research I find it's got more stuff in it. But yeah it's very addictive in the same way Robotron 2084 is. Very simple goal, easy to pick up and play, but rock hard. Fantasy Zone I love a lot too. Mostly familiar with the Mega Drive one again, because I played that one a lot growing up. It's actually a sequel of sorts to the arcade original, or like half sequel half remake. But they're all bloody difficult. Some of the hardest shooters out there. I can beat the Gradius games but I can never get far in any Fantasy Zone game without save states. It's almost like Parodius, before there was ever Parodius. Not quite as crazy. But the bosses certainly are nuts in a good way. Good luck getting to them and seeing all of them however.

[@cljoe35]

Outrun seems like a fun game! Just played it

[@ABrocavich]

I had it for PC. Spent DAYS playing it.

[@Its_justChris]

Its the arcade version?

[@Darkglobe1977]

The Wonderboy in Monsterland on the Sega Ages is the arcade version not the Mastersystem version.

[@JohnRiggs]

Good call. Thanks!

[@astrocapsule]

Out-EFFING-Runners OutRunners ported to the Switch is the same as a John Riggs’ video: So much needed for healthy life.

[@digiblader1]

Your video caused me to buy Ichidant-R yesterday--very interesting game.

[@huffmanly]

Shinobi is one of my favorite SEGA games of all time. Great video, John! Also, you have great taste in shirts!

[@bezerker99]

I love SEGA AGES! Yes, that was a cool nod to Altered Beast in Shinobi - especially since Shinobi was released one year before it. Speaking of which, I know they have it for the 3DS but I wish they would bring Altered Beast to the Switch.

[@PhoenixSplash]

I'm loving phantasy star. Glad it maps out the dungeons for you already. Lol No need to use graph paper anymore

[@sharptoothtrex4486]

I play the Special Version Outrun arcade with four upgrades such as easy steering, High Powered Engine, Weight armor avoiding flip crashes, and high grip tires. That Ferrari with that high powered engine reaches up to 352km/h (220 MPH)

[@ronboton]

Thank you so much for mentioning that Columns I is included with Columns II, I didn't know that! I don't understand why they do not mention that on the eshop page. I'll get it now, just because of the nostalgia that I feel with Columns I. So again, thank you!!

[@narcopsy]

I'm a huge fan of m2's work on the 3ds and switch. They're the best at what they do

[@teenkitsune]

Did you know that Yu Suzuki created Out Run from his love of Ferrari's? It's true.

[@AzrialAlaria]

And also Ferrari F-355 challenge in which he used mechanical and track data from his own F-355 to make the game!

[@teenkitsune]

@@AzrialAlaria He headed that game? I had no idea! Now I have to get a copy!

[@gabrielortiz308]

He was also inspired by the film The Cannonball Run.

[@KingOfApoc]

I think G-Lock was "AfterBurner III" on the Sega CD those graphics look familar

[@priestmorrison6564]

!! EXCELLENT LIST!! Bravo

[@BruceCultureAllen]

You bring me pure joy. I can't even put into words how amazing you are and how much my life improves with every video you upload. Classic.

[@Bubbabyte99]

Actually, Alex Kidd never supported the FM Sound Unit back in the day. The FM music was actually newly composed for the SEGA AGES release!

[@IEBIGCAT]

AWESOME VIDEO THANK YOU

[@jaymanilla289]

wish there were more

[@kranibal]

Great idea for a video!

[@billgordon6489]

I know it won’t happen due to licensing but release Sega Rally and I’ll buy a Switch tomorrow 😅

[@tonybeverage1149]

I have been collecting these and the Arcade Archives, but am super sad that Altered Beast is not yet available. One that was a favorite of mine

[@ezequielgomez7083]

Well Sega Ages Games I like to play on my Switch Lite was Outrun, Fantasy Zone, Shinobi and Thunder Force AC

[@yogibaer7926]

Virtua Racing on Switch very nice, butter smooth and nice gfx !

[@joeboo8626]

Noticed a couple of changes due to legal reasons. 2:04 - Shinobi - The Altered Beast poster used to be Marilyn Monroe and the wall crawler's colors were red/blue in the original. Red crosses were removed from the hospital doors for Wonderboy in Monster-Land.

[@AxleMyths]

Space harrier is a fun one.... I love the sit down arcade

[@otakuatarigamer]

This line is missing a lot of games. My Hero is one i’d love to see I have the Sega Ages releases of Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Sonic 1, Shinobi and Outrun on my Switch. All great games tbh

[@fresnokila3]

I just got Ichidant-R because I remember seeing it in Japanese a few times and always wanted to try it out.

[@RevanSecura]

it may not ring a bell right away but Puyo Puyo is the game that inspired the Sonic spin-off game Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine as far as gameplay style goes.

[@derictorres8548]

That Wonderboy (in monster world) game is actualy the arcade version but is pretty much the same game with some soundtrack diferences here and there.

[@JohnRiggs]

oh interesting!

[@b.o.353]

Thank you so much for this video! Not talking about the PS5 or block parties in Seattle. Just what I needed. Thank you!

[@JohnRiggs]

Nothing I can add that hasn't already been said. I don't live in Seattle so don't have experience in what's going on, exactly. And I'm happy for PS5, though some of the games they showed will also be on PS4 and probably Switch as well as Xbox X.

[@juangsantos]

WOOT GREAT VIDEO... what where you pointing at in the end?

[@JohnRiggs]

my dumbass forgot to add the end screen links to more videos haha. Thanks!

[@Sinn0100]

How am I feeling...a little irritated that the Genesis Mini didn't include many of these games. Thunder Force IV was an absolutely amazing game that pushed the Genesis to its ceiling. It would not look out of place on a Neo Geo AES.

[@stevesteve0521]

For years I was wondering why there was a columns and a columns 3 for the genesis and no columns 2. I forgot all about it until they finally released it in NA for the switch and although it’s not as good as columns 3, the music is kind of addicting to listen to and the difficulty adds to the gameplay experience for me.

[@themcfaceman]

does Sonic 2 have level select as well?

[@mielthesquid6536]

Still waiting for lesser known titles like Dragon Force or Golden Axe Warriors to be added to Sega Ages. These games needs it so much since they're stuck on a single plateform and quite pricy today.

[@TheActs2021]

Hey John, do you know about them bringing Afterburner 2 and/or Super Thunderblade (arcade versions) to Sega Ages ? Would REALLY love to see them and would buy day one.

[@DarthSideous63]

Shinobi is no longer available.

[@mshayashi]

Hi, JohnRiggs! Do you know if it's possible to play the following games on Nintendo Switch? [G-Lock]/[After Burner], [Hang on], [Out run], [Thunder Blade], [Super Thunder Blade] If not possible, is there any other console where I could get them played in one console?

[@JetteroHeller83]

I have all of these games, except for G Loc, Ichidant R, Phantasy Star and Columns. I completed the Sega Ages Sonic The Hedgehog game. The controls are much better than the one that came with the genesis collection and the spin dash is a nice bonus. Finally I'd like to point out that with that Shinobi Arcade game, I like to turn on the arcade cabinet design while playing it on TV.

[@Marco_Ak]

2:06 did they change the costume of "Spiderman"?

[@JohnRiggs]

Yes. Just like how Shinobi had Batman, Godzilla and I think Spider-man was in that one, too.

[@BE_PERRY]

U men DATA EAST COLLECTIONS ,Sega pages don't recall the third collection u said all for switch. I can get them at GAMESTOP??????? please reply

[@mattcrowell5875]

Inchanted, if you couldn’t tell, is related to The Bonanza Bros.

[@xflarearcadia1766]

Call out to Altered Beast, I enjoy those as well. Continued in Altered Beast with easter eggs creating a paradox where gamers can escape the fabric of time. 🧐✨👻🗿👀

[@ForceMaximus84]

Still waiting for After Burner, Daytona USA and Sonic 3 & Knuckles.

[@deckofcards87]

Still waiting on them Model 2 ports...And they're still not here. Seems to me that Sega doesn't consider anything beyond the year 1993 as "classic"

[@therealmichaelallred4320]

That's an awesome shirt good sir, where can i find one?

[@JohnRiggs]

www.prowrestlingtees.com/huffmanly indie wrestler and game collector, showin' support.

[@A1Bold]

1 of the characters in GAIN GROUND looks like M Bison 🤔

[@profcelsofontes]

I hope they announce new games soon !

[@TheBabbofilms]

Love me some Outrun!!!

[@AleX-hu7ci]

man, missing after burner 2, super hang on and thunder blade in this collection

[@pezjme]

when I first saw your shirt I thought it read Huff Manly feet movement.

[@psychochicken9535]

Does the upgrade code work in lightning force?

[@JohnRiggs]

ooh, I haven't tried!

[@bk9509-o2o]

Love Out Run and Shinobi.

[@PabstOban]

I would LOVE Sega give the Ages treatment to the other 3 Phantasy Stars. A lot less grindy is just what the doctor ordered for my current lifestyle.

[@TrainmasterCurt]

No Pulseman??

[@ianvallender7892]

Did you know that both dragons quest and final fantasy actually beat phantasy star out in Japan 🇯🇵

[@bestoutrunner]

Love Outrun and Virtual Racing on my Switch with the gamma turned down!

[@paulngo4631]

They took out marilyn monroe and put in the altered beast logo for shinobi

[@Manuel-wd5bc]

And when they realese sonic 3 and k??

[@Gasmurken]

Out Run does not have obstacle in the way (other than cars), I think you are driving to much off road ;). And Wonder Boy in Monster Land is the arcade version, is it not?

[@djordje2095]

I wish they port it for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC.

[@NpgSymboL]

I wish they’d release Commodore 64 games on it

[@garybrown9499]

So many amazing games on the mega drive they could port over but Sega don't seem that interested in Sega ages anymore I'm crying out for crazy taxi on the switch as the android version is really good 🚕

[@Bubbabyte99]

Ummmm... no. Dragon Quest DEFINITELY came before Phantasy Zone. Dragon Warrior and Dragon Quest are the same series! They just renamed Dragon Quest to Dragon Warrior outside of Japan until Dragon Quest VIII on PS2 due to copyright issues!

[@Mightyguybrush2]

I wonder why Sega keep on releasing the same games on Sega ages. They have so many other quality ip’s to release, such as Sega rally, Daytona 1/2, golden axe 2, house of the dead, just to name a few.

[@JohnRiggs]

definitely need a new House of the Dead.

[@isaiahconstante2206]

I never liked Alex the kid games. No matter how much I try to like it I just can't get into it. I don't know why.

[@DeaDlyCorpsE528]

i dont know why thry never put all the shinobi games in a collection

[@bmhedgehog2]

@JohnRiggs you forgot to mention the Arcade version of Sonic 1, the Mega Tech/Play version. Also Sonic 2 was a huge disappointment as they didn't add any of the Zones that were remove from the final version let alone add the Mega Tech/Mega Play version of Sonic 2.

[@larson0014]

Did you see the new Alex kid game

[@JohnRiggs]

can't wait!

[@ericm215]

Alex kidd was marios real rival

[@thehumbleone1983]

Sega 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Superdimensional]

Thunderforce III in Genesis > AC

[@MEDUSAvsSHOE]

No! Quit trying to get me to spend my Namcot collection money! Just got the Konami AC AC... Haunted Castle can eat it.

[@TheLastLineLive]

Its not lightning force, it's light-en-ING force. 😂

[@JohnRiggs]

oh probably. It's still thunderforce 4

[@rainehappy7097]

Why stop there? Oh they're just spoiling us with games we can get in multiple collections...

[@greenkoopa]

Lol LightEning

[@Fascistbeast]

Ohh man These classic retro games from Sega I feel young again omg 😎 Might have to purchase the Switch cartridge collection