LandStalker Review! [Genesis] The Game Collection

[@AvalancheReviews]

It's good to see someone giving this game some love. Keep the em up, I really like this series.

[@ryanharte5400]

My all time favorite Sega Genesis game!

[@morgansherwood5572]

Oh man, I remember having a hell of a time with two places in particular with this game. The Prisons in Mercator, and that darn Forest maze. But Boy oh Boy was it a rewarding game through and through!

[@SuperDerek]

Yeah, this game is a drop of water in the proverbial RPG Desert that is the Sega Genesis! But there's some other games for it that I'm thinking about covering. Only question is if I want to stick to the 16-Bit era, or spread my wings a bit and explore some 3D environments. :)

[@joelsassone1182]

This game blew my mind back in the day.

[@joelsassone1182]

I just found a VHS tape with me playing this, trying to solve a nasty puzzle.

[@joelsassone1182]

I have a Japanese book about the making of this game, still on my bookshelf.

[@neroshadowmoses]

I spent hours to 100 percent this game as a kid. This game will always stand out to me. I still play it every now and then to this day.

[@neroshadowmoses]

I believe I was 8 or 9 years old. Early to mid nineties. I'll always love this game!

[@DanielSantosAnalysis]

Wait, WHAT!? This game is on steam? *checks steam* Only $3!? Thank you so much dude, just bought this purely on your recommendation!

[@MichaelBtheGameGenie]

I just added it to my Genesis collection....wasn't as easy to find here and a little pricey at 15 Golds but i figured well worth the price and after seeing you're review i know i made the right decision

[@brodelnaz]

This is on the sega mega collection along with shining in the darkness and shining force 1 and 2. I love your arcan cab reviews by the way

[@ryanspiers7491]

Bought this game at a pawnshop when i was around 13, it was one of my first gaming passions.

[@WorthlessWinner]

If you liked Landstalker, you'd love the company's next effort with Alundra

[@SuperDerek]

unassumption Yep! I just reviewed Alundra not too long ago actually, it was a lot of fun. :)

[@WorthlessWinner]

Great that you enjoyed it. You probably wouldn't find the sequel as much fun, given it has the same early 3D graphics of the Grandstream Saga and a cheesier plot, but I'd definitely give it a try too as it's good in it's own (if inferior) right.

[@Ponaru]

unassumption No what you meant to say is "If you enjoyed Alundra then you'll find its sequel an utter disappoint and a pretty mediocre game in general".

[@stopthrm]

Why does LandStalker have large shoes?

[@drunkensailor112]

unassumption or even better, a real sequel: dark savior.

[@barneynorton]

This will be in the Sega Genesis Classic for PS4 and XBox-One. I can't wait to play this again, it one of my favorite playing on the original Sega Genesis.

[@jaredbabauta9566]

I am very grateful for the review of this game. Yes. It was one of those under appreciated games that were left to wither with time, though it had it’s charms, such as the adult humor and amazing soundtrack. I felt like this game broke the typical “adventurer” image *ahem* *Link*, and provided us with an adventurer with personality. Sure. I love saving Princesses for a living, but this game redefined what adventuring was all about back in the day. The game had also put my patience to the test with the frustrating controls. I, too, wanted to launch my controller to my tv. In the end, I felt this feeling of satisfaction that I had completed a game that exceeded my expectations. Keep up the great work and continue to educate the public about these RPG gems that had been lost though out time 👍

[@justdev8965]

Thank you for this. Buying it from the Wii shop as I type this. I love discovering underappreciated games. The music in games then was five trillion times better than modern games music

[@CloudWalkBeta]

Part of me still longs for a remake of Landstalker, or for some one to revisit the elemnts this game had, the isometric platformer, with all that puzzle solving & action adventure, all blended into a long story that's not world saving but almost modest to a fault. Alundra came pretty close & is also a good game, but being real, I think the day of isometric games didn't last long enough before the 3D games stepped in & it's felt like a lot of these short lived 2D ideas became lost to time.

[@MrZillas]

One of the best games ever. Only one bad point: Saving was only possible in the churchs of a town. But that was okay.

[@AiValentine]

"Very little replay value" .... This is the one point I disagree with you about. It is a game that leaves me coming back over and over and over again, and is a GREAT speedgame! One of the best games ever made!

[@jfergs.3302]

Haha, memories, I loved this game. And you're spot on, judging those jumps due the isometric layout, that took some getting used. And it could get a little frustrating at times, but persevering, I got there in the end. A great game.

[@johnthomas4962]

Well done video man. Thanks for the throwback.

[@raptorbandito]

Interesting review. I had never heard of this one, but I will add it to my list to get. Thanks man!

[@TheZelda360]

Landstalker & Beyond Oasis are my favorites

[@sohaibzia7431]

I played this game so many times even though I've memorized everything I still love playing it over and over again. In my opinion it is the best Sega Genesis game even better than Sonic that has no challenge at all

[@SuperDerek]

Have you given Alundra a chance yet? If not you should make it a priority! :)

[@POPINCONEJO88]

this was actually one of the first game I owned on my sega genesis I got this game back in 1993 when it came out, but I didn't ever beat this game untill 2002 lol yeah it took me that long to beat the game, I would always replay it over and over. The quest, puzzles, and riddles were really hard for me as a kid but I loved this game haha I still have it and still plays good. I never knew about Legend of Zelda until Ocarina of time came out in 1997, so when I 1st place the legend of zelda it reminded me of Landstalker. I always thought Landstalker should be remade it was such an awesome game and still is

[@Dirk1Steele]

Loved this game back in the day. Have completed it twice, once when I first bought it and years later when I decided to give it another go. Definitely a treasure for the 16 Bit Sega.

[@justinsherwin8809]

had this game growing up. That one puzzle when you are the dog and have to quickly run across the three balls across 3 switches was the most frustrating part of the game!

[@LaDeAlPakino]

Climax Landers!!!

[@Walnut500]

This game is really good, The controls take a little time to get used to and part of the challenge of the game is navigating platforms, but once you get used to how it all works you don't really notice it anymore.

[@turbo8890]

Great review, still a timeless classic.

[@doppleganger4827]

If you watch a little show called Classic Game Room, they go back and forth between the latest games and the oldies, which I like. Staying with 16bit and slowly moving up from there limits your range of what you can review, so I think it's best to do what you feel like getting out there while it's fresh in your mind, no matter what era or console it's on. Nice review, btw, and the tip to use that different controller was helpful, since I dreaded the game once I saw the platforming.

[@LilDalemunk]

Nice review. Loving this game so far. Just beat Swamp shrine and off to Mercator.

[@dakaraius]

I love this game. So much so that I used Landstalker as my PSN ID, my online ID for almost everything and named my prop making company Landstalker Props too. I've not seen all of your videos yet but if you are looking for 16bit RPGs then you need to try Buck Rogers on the Megadrive too.

[@SuperDerek]

Buck Rogers you say? I'll add it to my list of games to keep my eye out for! Thanks dude!

[@Umlungu]

I remember my thumb peeling in the dungeon of mercator...

[@SuperDerek]

Thanks, I really appreciate that. I'll do my best! :)

[@Nalojuntu]

Thanks for this work you put on presenting these games. It really feeds my video game culture and sometimes blows me away. The Breath of Fire 3 and 4 were very interesting to discover, especially for the graphic engine they featured. Very intersting. They got me thinking about Little Big Adventure 2. Do you know that game ? I don't think I would collect or even play these games but I see your work as huge and great material to widen creativity and imagination of what can be done and has been done. These are art, and worth considering. Thanks to you for this.

[@SuperDerek]

You make a compelling argument. If the people demand it, then let it be so! :)

[@jonmcfarland1209]

Which game is better, Alundra or Land Stalker?

[@David_Alvarez77]

I'd say that Alundra overall is a better game. The story in Landstalker is serviceable but pretty basic, but the one in Alundra is great and really pulls you in. Landstalker's characters are are a bit meh, but Alundra has some pretty good ones. The world of Landstalker is okay, not bad, but Alundra's world has so much more depth. Both are difficult and can be frustrating at times, though perhaps Alundra is more so. Still, I think the pay off for Alundra is better.

[@SuperDerek]

Thanks Raptor! It really is a very fun game once you get the hang of the controls. :)

[@dabblerdeluxe775]

nigel from landstalker is in timestalkers for dreamcast

[@chappydeb]

Super D- you are a great reviewer. New to your channel and recently subscribed.

[@1bonano]

Dude. You make me want to bust out the old playstation 1 console and play some old RPG's. Which I guess is the reason for your channel.

[@davidp9223]

This was a fantastic game! Brings back so many memories.....almost none of my friends knew about this game. Some even made fun of me, when I mentioned it and about eke eke (still don't know how its pronounced ) LOL , but once I lend it out and they played it- they loved it

[@schtoltenheimreinbach7312]

Just picked it up for $30 today, after a few hours playing I think it's worth it though. Very addictive and I love trying out games like this I missed when they first came out.

[@Plan9fromnj]

greatest rpg for genesis

[@DrvgnFvng]

I grew up on this game when I was a kid this and chrono trigger wrre my favorites!

[@RPGtourguide]

I have yet to play this game, but I've been interested in it since I heard about it being a spiritual successor to Alundra, a game I rented a lot as a kid. And that's another game I need to actually pick up and own for myself sometime. :P Haha. But serious, I think that the Genesis needed more RPG goodness. Glad to see that this is one worthy of the Game Collection. ;)

[@SuperDerek]

Absolutely. Yeah, I think that Alundra was sort of a spiritual successor to LandStalker, and I've also been looking to play that game as well. The Genesis really is lacking in RPG selection, but I'm trying to see if I can find some more to add to The Game Collection. It's been a while since I reviewed a Genesis game, maybe I ought to make a point of it soon.

[@milesgreb3537]

hey mate, was that game gurus in Seattle? I go there all the time. Live near it :)

[@SuperDerek]

Yep, that's them! Hello fellow Seattle-dweller! :)

[@milesgreb3537]

You have a twitter mate? I am a local comic writer up here. Be cool to follow you, cause I am also into the retro game scene. :)

[@SuperDerek]

Yep! @SuperDerekYT

[@prozzac85]

Great reviev! Have you ever checked out Light Crusader? it looks really similar to this game, and its a really good one too!

[@SuperDerek]

Oh THAT's the name! I saw it a while ago and thought "I should pick that game up sometime" and promptly forgot it's name! Thanks Stefan Johansson! :)

[@prozzac85]

Glad I could help :)

[@leandrocrudi7381]

I never played this game, but I play the sequel, Time Stalkers, for Dreamcast.

[@WhoLoc]

I'm sold , I just bought this game online lol u should play and review shining force 2. This games music really reminds me of that games style. Plus that game is just amazing in my opinion it's the best game on the genesis.

[@andreiulyanov9241]

Review Beyond Oasis for Genesis! It's the best Zeda-like game there is. How come no one remembers it?

[@SuperDerek]

I own it, and plan to dust off my Genesis to review it sooner or later. So many games, so little time!

[@SuperZombiepimp]

Just found out about this game due to the sega mini wow talk about a hidden gem wish I knew about this game as a kid

[@SuperDerek]

Oh I've seen CRG alright, they've got some great videos! I went ahead and started recording a little something special from last generation. It's my first play-through, but from what I've played so far, I think it'll be a good one. :)

[@retroprogamer7009]

I like this Game. I even was lucky enough to find a CiB Copy for like 5 bucks a few years back. But i just cant beat it. I always get put off by the frustrating Isometric Controls :P I want to love it but the games makes it hard for me^^

[@LaughingSeeJack]

nice game, dont really know much rpgs in the sega genesis aside from phantasy online

[@JonGee420]

My friend and I called it Landfrustration

[@Robtube686]

Sorry, I'm not sold on this game. I'm sure I would have loved it as a kid, especially considering how jealous I was of SNES friends for having Zelda, but it doesn't seem worth the hours of exploration and punishing isometric platforming...

[@MrZillas]

You are wrong. Trust me.

[@Tyrael007]

Proto Alundra?

[@SuperDerek]

YES! :)

[@deaniepops]

super review iv always been a mega drive fan from day 1, and agree this is by far the best action adventure game on the mega drive.. if you want a little more fun exploring this great game and go parts your not meant to go in the game.go find a few game genie cheats either on the internet or iv got a few on my you tube site. landstalker alternative shop items / jump code . nice work derek

[@ultratv9921]

Great Review! But I didnt like how you bashed the mega drive all the times. I have a big Collection of both snes and mega drive games and I would say that they are equally good. snes have super mario, sega have sonic, snes have final fight, sega have streets of rage 2, and so on and so on...

[@SuperDerek]

I didn't mean to come off as bashing the Mega Drive. I love my Genesis, It's just a shame that a lot of developers for the Genesis seemed to have a tough time utilizing its full potential.

[@andiarrohnds5163]

this one is no zelda lttp, but still a goodie

[@ShamanNoodles]

Thanks for recommending! =) im an RPG junky too

[@ShamanNoodles]

And awesome review!!!

[@willmistretta]

Game Gurus? Huh. I didn't know you were local. Very cool.

[@seanstrike3032]

喜歡您的遊戲解說

[@kleberruddes]

Remember me breath of fire III , PSONE !

[@aurecioharris5764]

Super Derek, Greetings fellow gamer. Your channel is quite interesting. I am pleased to view your content and i thank you, sir. Please keep up the work. Many blessings in your future, friend.

[@chriswaters834]

One of the best games ever made IMO. Nowhere near 25 hours, though. More like 6-10.

[@djberryhardkore]

Playing as an adult maybe 10...as a kid back in the day it’s 25 hours +

[@dibs0equiped]

Great game

[@drunkensailor112]

Why don't you review saturn rpg's? They are the best rpg's ever made.

[@SuperDerek]

Been holding off until I have a way to record the gameplay in a way that looks nice, mostly. I've got a bunch of Saturn games, just need to dig into them some day. :)

[@OmegaChase1002]

I hated this game when I first played because of the odd controls. After seeing this review, I might give it another chance.

[@OmegaChase1002]

holy shit, it controls so much better with an xbox360 controller. especially with the control stick.

[@TheSuperMerc]

Why not?

[@Kerannnng]

$8-10? Hah. Its a $30 game now

[@talongaudio939]

This looks like solstice.

[@loveandrockets4life]

I've played through this game twice and i have to say...I don't get the abundance of love it gets. It's average at best and the plot is stupid. lol

[@MARK111174]

until Alundra, the best

[@moonknight1985]

I tried this game and the controls where utter bull I just couldn't play it

[@SuperDerek]

Yeah, it was a big hurdle for me at first too. The arcade stick made a huge difference for me, at least.

[@samdroidva]

Meh, this game is below mediocre and slightly above sucking. A good Adventure/RPG needs a solid epic story. At no point in the game do you ever get a feeling of conquest. The music is crap and offers nothing toward an epic adventure/rpg. The graphics are as simple as graphics get on the system. Hardly any animation at all in this game. I only played through it because of all the praise I heard about it. What a disappointment.

[@MrZillas]

Sorry, it was rather a game for adults, not for kids who came from kid-Zelda. One of the best games ever.

[@neogenesis7706]

You put it low on your to play list because its on the sega genesis? Thnbs down and unsubsidized.

[@SuperDerek]

Yeah, I made the mistake early in my life. I've since amended my ways. :)

[@miamimagicians]

Illusion of Giaia sucked.

[@SuperDerek]

+miamimagicians I respectfully disagree. The game had flaws, but it was far from a bad game. Here's my perspective if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gX7MlJ2JqMenhKs

[@saabturbografx]

dude u speak too softly