Die Hard (NES) Mike Matei Live

[@chubbycatfish4573]

I like how your actual character that you play as in game looks more like an escaped mental patient than John McClane.

[@jupreindeer]

There 'is' enough resolution to see that he is barefoot. 8 bits is limiting in a number of ways.

[@213jibberjabber]

I personally really like this game, and it's actually pretty faithful to how the movie was. The main thing about the game is that you can't play it like a normal action game from the time like Contra or Heavy Barrel, it's a lot of spray and pray and run like hell. Like how it was in the movie. A tip that helps make the game a lot easier, is that if you have the machine gun, just shoot in a volley and spray. It only takes 1 bullet to kill an enemy, so you have a better chance if you just spray the gun and run.

[@jupreindeer]

I was kind of thinking about that. Many 'based on' games are so loosely based on their movie or show counterparts. And yet, here we have one that seems to be sticking to the script. But... it's hard to like for doing that. Guess most players can't be 'Die Hard' fans of this.

[@WinAFreeAppleIPod]

I legitimately think die hard nes is the best movie licensed game in terms of accuracy to the source material. look at Batman NES, it almost immediately goes completely off script and barely resembles what it's based on. Remember when batman punched giant leaping claw monsters in a sewer? remember when the joker shot lightning? die hard NES is the closest we got to a tom clancy style rainbow six game for that era, it rocks

[@Xegethra]

@@WinAFreeAppleIPod You need to see the Warriors then. Although that is PS2. I never had a NES growing up, but I did have a PS1 and on that the Die Hard Trilogy game basically had a PS1 version of this game.

[@HardPumpers]

This game has multiple endings too depending on actions you take during the game. Such as contacting or not contacting Al Powell, or not securing the detonators. Not securing the detonators I believe triggers the rooftop helicopter and roof explosion when you take the firehose escape. There's also situational "game over" screens depending on how you manage to lose. There's a funny one if you and Hans kill each other at the same time.

[@robertbrunello]

I like the cover art

[@nunyanunya4147]

"Reminds me ov that tragady..." ~Norm Macdonald

[@Xearrik]

Is this one of the most accurate, if not the most movie accurate games made for the NES?

[@Steambull1]

Damn, on recent days I've been playing the Nakatomi portion of "Die Hard Trilogy" on PS1, maybe it's finally time to tackle this game, too.

[@WinAFreeAppleIPod]

Mike, did you know if you run on broken glass for 3 minutes then shit your pants, you can skip the entire game? awesome speedrun!

[@fwobebe5164]

2:49:17 - I'd like to see you try Bubble Bubble 2 on Nes sometime. I know you don't like the jumping on bubbles mechanic of the first game, but with part 2, you can also hold down the B button for a second, to start floating like a balloon to travel. For some reason this game is only single player, where the first one was co-op.

[@mtgAzim]

Hey Mike. It said my first comment failed to post, so sorry if this ends up being a double. But the Darius Cozmic Collection is half off on steam right now. It's all arcade versions. So the first two, the acrade of the one that was ported to super, and Gaiden being the best one, and the main selling point. Gaiden is really amazing and worth checking out. I'd be very surprised if you didn't absolutely love it. I think the sale goes until the 9th, so definitely take a look at it at least. I'm no good at shmups, but I wanted it just for the visuals and the music. Those alone are worth it. If I'm not counting on nostalgia, it's hands down my favorite shmup. Favorite for nostalgia would be the SilkWorm arcade. My brother had the cabinet when we were kids, so he and I would co-op that for hours. I was always the helicopter, and he was the jeep. But anyway, you NEED to check out Darius Gaiden man!

[@chrismorin51]

I feel like this game is never talked about when discussing nes games. It’s a pretty solid movie based game.

[@dustinnoneya3217]

It's because nobody played it back then. That's why it is a rare game and it costs so much. I have only played it on emulator and only after watching youtube now that I am older.

[@Leatherbubba]

Dude...I've played this game many times, and didn't even know about the fire axe...

[@madjack4407]

For a game I recommend Faith: Unholy Trinity over on Steam. It uses an Apple II/atari 1980s aesthetic right down to mimicking the old voice modulation add on. Game concept is based on the satanic scare of the 1980s.

[@Jeremycook_]

Satanic Panic. Every one knows DnD is the gateway to Satan worshiping lol

[@ZitiPatrol]

Its like gauntlet and hotline Miami had a baby

[@mikematei]

Sort of

[@golden_eldorado]

The music in this game gives me a “Metroid” vibe. About game suggestions, knowing Mike’s dark humour, I think some of the modes in “State of Emergency”(PS2) could be fun for a shorter stream.

[@BRGKasumi77Main]

Try to play Die Hard either on arcade on PC Engine/TG-16! You finished the Die Hard (NES) with the best ending!

[@indiesludge]

What is the music “Mike’s Gonna Come Back” at 1:26:40?? Does anybody know please?

[@professorpenne9962]

this game actually seems pretty good

[@mikematei]

I personally liked it a lot.

[@user-mq4xp1gq3q]

heY MiKe, IS Die hARd acTUallY a ChristmAs GaMe? hUrRr HURRr huRRr

[@ratburger4408]

You can hold B to run when you don’t have the flash or C4 selected. It takes foot power but is really helpful dodging bullets. Try the advanced mode!

[@radcowley]

Really really good for an NES game based on a movie

[@Netbug]

19:45 Pretty sure that's just the room graphics underneath the info overlay. It was there before you opened that menu.

[@Gibsongoson]

The music is pretty good me like

[@brentkoivopolo6200]

This reminds me of Metal Gear or a 2-D version of Wolfenstein 3-D

[@paulpagani182]

I’ve watch you when you were on Avgn. But you are better by yourself. You are a true gamer . Keep up the awesome videos Mike.

[@Luftwaffe_JG52]

I love this game honestly. I'm glad you were able to beat it too. Congratulations Mike.

[@ThomasW.-fh4xl]

Mike, I want to tell you a secret: you were my favorite KZbin personality next to James Rolfe, and I've seen a lot of KZbin videos, but the ones that have always stuck in my mind were when you played a side roll in the Nerd episodes. I thought it was hilarious! I hope you're doing well and stuff.

[@sam_bibly]

god tier backhanded compliment

[@yarunibun]

Hey, i noticed its been a lotta top down run and gun shooters youve been into recently which is cool. one i like a lot i think would be cool to give a good shot is Metal Stoker on PC Engine. It gets SUPER brutal and has limited continues, so i think it would be a cool accomplishment. Ive had a lotta fun with it but have yet to beat it myself...

[@TheRetroGamerEnthusiast]

Gonna have to add this to my 'Games I thought were unbeatable till Mike showed me' list. It really seemed impossible when I tried playing it. The bullets covering the whole damn room that never stop. Just gotta know the pattern.

[@Xanatos21]

Great job beating the game, Mike! It's definitely a very good example of NES hard!

[@JudgmentSigma]

Hotline Miami 0.5

[@nunyanunya4147]

just so you know Mike... the speedrun for this is less then 2 min :P

[@mikematei]

You can apply that to basically any game.

[@nunyanunya4147]

@@mikematei most megaman's and zelda 1 and 2 run 20 to 30 min each. castlevania runs 12ish. watched some real ginger pretend cowboy do die hard in 1:45 I don't have chat so when I'm gaming I have you/speedruns/lectures/documentories/audiobooks/music playing. thanks for keeping me company

[@andreavassallo1058]

No Gruber fall to the building at the end?😮

[@HardPumpers]

I've never been able to knock him out of the window. Idk if it's possible or I just haven't done it.

[@tbone8358]

Mike would you try Chameleon Twist and Chameleon Twist 2, both of them are on the N64. I don’t know if you have them but they’re pretty good (underrated gems). I wouldn’t say they’re like the cream of the crop for N64 games but they’re definitely good.

[@andystreepy3146]

Blades of Vengence on the sega genesis is a great game

[@jupreindeer]

Imagine if this game was hacked to include some Metal Gear Solid cone zones of sight for the enemy. I mean... they are just too hyper 'on you' to let the player stand much of a chance. ...still... (is that???) 20 bullets to take you down is quite the way for a character to 'Die Hard'.

[@yytt5142]

Arcus beat it in 1 minute 45 seconds. It can't be that hard (die). Fun watch. Thank you.

[@kubelwagon185]

Damn Mike you're pretty good at this game. You're nailing those shots like Dirty Harry. Most people who play this spray and pray, lol!

[@mikematei]

Fun gameplay and follows the movie.

[@michaelcarone2303]

Mike, you were looking for other games to beat on stream. How about Blaster Master? I know you played it for James & Mike Mondays back in the day, but I don't think you beat it on stream, right?

[@Eugene-pf7ll]

I don’t think I ever got past the first 2 enemies 😂

[@zero2623]

Good night

[@mrfeelgoodful]

Mike you should play Stellar Blade on PS5 or more Genesis, PS1 or PS2 games.

[@ZMAN_420]

The Taylor Swift comment was priceless at the begening of stream HAHAHAHA

[@Uutbusters]

To my understanding is she channeling Stevie Nicks with her witchcraft or something weird? There's more to deep dive

[@user-mq4xp1gq3q]

NPCs have to bring up their programmed talking point subjects that the corporate media told them they need to care about by repeatedly shoving it in their faces. They really can't help not injecting these things into unrelated conversations.

[@udechile2497]

Matei listens to Taylor Swift 24/7

[@ZMAN_420]

@@jesselopes5196 That's what I hear, I couldn't name 1 of her songs or albums and I couldn't tell you what her music sounds like? I'm probably too old?

[@DracXBelmont]

I wonder how different the game is on the 'Advanced' option. My hope for it would be different item placements (i.e. blueprint or rocket on a different floor), or less ammo, and not that enemies take more hits. Maybe more objectives. This was a great stream, Mike, nice job!

[@darnellthomas9862]

Advanced option just puts you on a random floor when you start the game I think. The game isn’t actually harder, but I only played that option for a few minutes so I could be wrong though.

[@LikealambTotheslaughterDanny]

​@@darnellthomas9862Enemies take more hits too.

[@gsbtee-heeheewhoopee8511]

Yippee-Ki-Yay Mike 👍

[@mamefan]

Next is a full playthrough of Hudson Hawk.

[@mikematei]

Ehh

Hey Mike! Have you ever beaten Mission: Impossible on NES? Worth giving that game a chance. Hard as balls though and sometimes it feels unfair but it's pretty cool.

[@JLK5241]

Splat splat, splattin bugs is where its at

[@jason-sp8nb]

It looks rock Mike if you like die hard there's always die hard on PlayStation one that has 3 different die hard games on there😮

[@Riablo]

Great video. Do a Sega Master System game for your next stream. A 6 chaos emerald run of Sonic 1 should be more than doable for you.

[@kalebLS_X]

Hey Mike, have you ever considered streaming the NES port of Athena? It’s infamously broken and hard to get through.

[@mingkey8013]

I got a game suggestion its called Mr.Bones for the sega Saturn.

[@Kourumeme]

U should try caladrius blaze, a shmup by moss. It’s on switch. Also cyber mission genesis homebrew port which is like forgotten worlds and keoi 2: flying squadron which is a sequel to keio but it’s a platformer than the first being a shmup. Ggs

[@gohanangered9650]

The mega man zip stuff. Has to do with using a ''feature'', to skip thru most of the stage. sections. lol Speed runner trick pretty much.

[@leighhunt6331]

Dragon Warrior

[@greg_does_stuff_2025]

Play Zelda 2 hoverbat edition!!! You’ll love it

[@orenges]

I would KILL for you to play Super mario Crossover, its everything you'll ever love

[@mikematei]

lol it's ancient in terms of internet games. From 2010.

[@orenges]

@@mikematei will you do a video/stream on it?

[@matthewgassett4045]

I played on PlayStation 1 love on acid when I was 20 old

[@azaelvillanueva2907]

Hey Mike you should try uploading new version of Legend of Zelda Ganons Deception. It is much easier and I was able to collect all 16 hearts and items. Hint red candle is in the 7th dungeon.😉

[@ayrtonrubert8030]

All of that just for an end screen that says "You win. Game over" When I was a kid I remeber playing this kind of games and getting really frustrated (not this one game specifically) and when that ordeal was over I was happy just to see parts of the movie in the end game screen. But now I can oly think "what a piece of shit ending"

[@revolvershalashaskaocelot2023]

Even if the game is dumbningly hard still pioneered stealth, and timed inducing in action games like Metal Gear, DeadRising, Fallout, arkham games like the riddler challenge Assasin creed( i mean prince of persia what the heck is an Ass Creed), Hotline Miami Deus Ex, and for classic standards Earthbound, and goldeneye And this game inspired for die hard trilogy too heck even if people have mixed feelings without Die Hard NES it pioneered hard stealth, and action timed games right. it would be an awesome level for AVGN adventure 3 The return of the Dumbningly hardass games (please don't associate me on the idea, this is non profit giving people ideas while kicking a dead horse for ideas that i got in my gaming room)

[@michaelmiller4105]

That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever read. Metal gear came out before this. Delete your account.

[@jodeboyd8386]

them elevator enemies

[@MichaelJesmer]

Oh God, you didn't! And I missed the stream! Gee wiz, thanks a lot, Merry Christmas then 😤

[@azaelvillanueva2907]

There's a new Zelda 2 romhack available you should check out next as well called Paracosm. Released last Friday.

[@mikematei]

I tried that one quite a while ago. It must be an update

[@AttunedFlux]

Hey Mike. Im a twitch subscriber, but Im not sure if your subscriber-only live-streams are showing up for me when you go live. That, or you stream at a time when im not awake. I just noticed there were several streams I never knew happened. Twitch doesnt exactly make it easy to find that part of your twitch video library, either.

[@mikematei]

They are not live streams. They are uploads. If you are subscribed on twitch, go to videos and look for the subscriber playlist. Here's a direct link to the playlist www.twitch.tv/collections/xZt24-VvxxeVNw

[@drewsenthused6079]

Have you played Psychonauts?

[@philwarren6346]

You only beat the game if you play through properly in my opinion 😊

[@midwestmonster9886]

Why are you playing a Christmas game in April?

[@dancrooks8408]

I would like to see you complete Ocarina of Time

[@slimbroco572]

Could you do me a huge favor n do an upload for games like Prison City, Bloodstained, Shovel knight, Lords of Exile etc. I want to know of more games like this that are out. Some of these I put down, I didn't even know of till last week 🤦‍♂️ I just love NES styled games n would make a great upload for those who don't ever hear of these type of games. Thanks n keep on gaming!

[@slimbroco572]

N btw, why is this game so damn expensive 🤦‍♂️

[@slimbroco572]

N love your take on gifts after the whol 420 day thing. I agree, I gift on a random day means way more than a gift on a bday which everyone in the world has. Just getting a gift out of nowhere does good things for both souls

[@mikematei]

Prison City kzbin.info/www/bejne/apWbkKdpepmVnZI Bloodstained stream kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6SudamZlMZog9E Bloodstained Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6POh6epeKeJnqM Lords of Exile kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJy4poVopNl3jck

[@11gingin]

yo mike, make sure you play shadow of the beast on turbo grafix, its absolutly impossible on sega. also you played the shitty version of cadash and raiden, those are also better on turbo graffix

[@DudeProtiv]

FlashBang

[@MichaelMooneyPopCultureX]

it is a (modern) western

[@bloodydagger4253]

You should try Super Star Wars

[@dogslush]

street fighter x mega man mike why have you not played this

[@AllofJudea]

It's Akari Warriors but somehow worse

[@xvx5872]

It's alright of a game.

[@Denjired]

This game makes me wonder whether there are some games that you in 2024 regret being featured on AVGN because it sullied their reputation because being on AVGN, people felt that those were the worst games of all time? This game, TMNT on NES as well as Who Framed Roger Rabbit for starters as far as games that are not on the same level as say Pesterminator or something. Until this playthrough, I didn't know how long the in-game music track (the one that gets interrupted whenever you encounter an enemy) went and am actually surprised that the longer it goes, the better it becomes. Definitely one good NES track. As far as games with worse music go and my suggestion for a game you could attempt to beat would be The Terminator on NES. That might be a game you have not played since the days you recorded the AVGN episode and might also look good in your Games I've Beaten On Stream list XD

[@ryancornish445]

Sweet

[@nathanbabiuk6286]

Die hard isn't a Christmas movie

[@lordcolinb]

😂😂😂😂

[@michaelmiller4105]

Why not?

[@GhostJamm]

My favorite Christmas movie is Gremlins

[@LikealambTotheslaughterDanny]

50/50

[@Zazazaforaugust8]

Is this gonna be another nerd episode

[@Nutsandmilk123]

It was... like 15 years ago dude

[@revolvershalashaskaocelot2023]

@@Nutsandmilk123 man i wish it was revisited, and make a parody mocking a good day in die hard, i don't care if the humor is outdated james, and mike will make it funnier.

[@serrothrotciv4244]

So it goes to the top of the screen and it beats itself? Hilarious

[@ChiefCoralcola]

Oh god Mike… why? I actually beat this game a few years ago. It’s aggravating AF! 🤬

[@sauce987654321]

I like how every single enemy uses the same character model as John McClane. So everyone in this game is barefoot, including Hans Gruber.

[@Dustin2D]

I get angry when I play this game. 😅