Miss the N64? Play THESE Modern Games

[@CulturedVultures]

Here's the PS2 version of this idea covering modern retro games: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqfGoop7lplkiM0

[@menacingmarshmallow]

Doubleshake dev here, thankyou for the spotlight! ♥we're working very hard to get the game completed. We hope you enjoy the full release! 🙏

[@luan.galaxy]

I bought a Switch after seeing a trailer of it in a conference stream

[@JohnDoe-ip3oq]

Getting tired of random indie game #500 that has PlayStation 1 graphics, and no option for texture filtering. The fad wore out its welcome, and now only gets sales from a small base of fans. Just like rogue likes. Which BTW COULD appeal to a larger audience simply by allowing texture filtering, but devs invested in perpetuating this dying fad always choose the fad over appealing to a wider audience. Plus texture filtering modes like lanczos are a thing, that exist. I have a few games from the list already, but valkie seems the most appealing new one. I always get a kick out of the horrible graphics game trope using unreal engine or unity, which makes the game completely unplayable on low end hardware, and these games are one of the biggest reasons why I'm done buying them, but ultimately it's the lack of choice. Not having the option to choose settings, which hurts nobody to include, but loses my sale for not including. Maybe some day devs will realize PC gamers like having options, because PC isn't a console.

[@cravdraa]

Any chance you could get us some news? (not here and now, just an announcement from your project as a whole) There's been radio silence for so long I thought it had been abandoned, even though Id still be very excited to buy it once it comes out.

[@DelphaDesign]

Hello! This ishmaru, Super Galaxy Ranger Luna 64 developer here. Thank you very much for the mention!

[@neetpride5919]

More vids like this please. None of these indie modern retro games have a real marketing budget and they need more love

[@CulturedVultures]

we did a PS1 vid as well!

[@FungiGamer]

The only game I can think of that is criminally missing from this list is Cavern of Dreams, a wonderful blend of what feels like Banjo-Kazooie and Earthbound. I have no idea how you can make a game weave through joy and comfort to legitimate fear and unease so flawlessly My only other recommendation is The Spirit and the Mouse, which has modern graphics but has old Collectathon vibes going on

[@CulturedVultures]

thanks for the recs! did want to vary up the genres a little in the video, would've been very easy to go oops all platformers haha

[@ThePoltergust5000]

Cavern of Dreams is GOD TIER. The vibe reminds me of like, Animal Forest/Crossing on the 64/Gamecube somehow, and the movement in it is just... mmmmWAH, chef kiss. Seriously great atmosphere, too

[@joshjo9405]

There's also XF Extreme Formula by the same developer as Spark the Electric Jester. It's another in development antigrav racer akin to F Zero but the boost is tied to the engine's oxygen intake instead of the energy/health of the ship.

[@xelthos2051]

Anything inspired by Mischief Makers is worth checking out for me. Still play it regularly to this day, such a hidden gem of a game.

[@kamenanew9867]

Shake, shake!

[@NoiseRockGamer]

Who else beat up every single Clancer? Is that what they were called? Lmao

[@kamenanew9867]

@NoiseRockGamer absolutely!

[@cyandeoidre2375]

Agree

[@Diego3Ke]

​@@NoiseRockGamerThere's no other way to play

[@Mike14264]

Corn Kidz 64 was honestly a fantastic delight for me. It was one a those games that felt like... it was made in the 90's, based on some Canadian French cartoon that aired back in the day. The art direction and the character interactions feel so well defined, especially with Seve and Alexis, to the point they feel like characters you definitely remember from somewhere. Pair that with the kinda humor in the game, the brain-massaging (and royalty free) music, the incredibly in-depth moveset and mechanics, and the kind of challenges and minigames you have to try out, and you get something that literally feels like it released 25 years ago, with its relatively short amount of unique levels as the only noticeable sign of a more modern design, and even then. Ex Zodiac... I should play that one again with an actual controller. Oh, but Super Kiwi 64, I've been saving that one for when I actually have time to bite into it, after all my college work for the time at least. It feels right up my alley, cute style and big levels with stuff to collect after some platforming trickery, what's not to love? Same thing with Pseudoregalia, actually... that one gets the added bonus of being a Metroidvania as well! Kinda surprised you didn't mention Cavern of Dreams, another ultimate favorite of mine. Ditching combat and health systems for a platforming-puzzle approach, the game feels like an absolute dream, both figuratively and literally. From mysterious areas to comfy and cozy, sun-basked landscapes, sights of wonder, and the occasional (and later on, plunging) dips into the more nightmarish material. The dragon you play as, Flynn, starts with an already surprisingly in-depth moveset as he stumbles into the titular cavern to rescue all of his siblings, still within their eggs, with even more moves to unlock as you progress, as well as items you can use in the area to change how Flynn moves around, or that you can use to interact with the environment in multiple ways. There are even times where the worlds you visit ooze into each other in a way that reminds me of Banjo Tooie but without the cumbersomeness. Alongside some really cute, cool and almost mystical character interactions and even a bit of background lore, a pretty sweet 100% completion reward, and even a few secrets that the game doesn't even acknowledge but are still there for you to find should you be savvy enough to get to them, this is definitely one of my favorites.

[@Propergame]

"PaperKlay"is like a N64 game coming out this year. It has a demo available.

[@solblackguy]

Missed out on Atlyss btw. $10 steam game that's a meshing of Phantasy Star Online and Ocarina of Time. But with chubby furry short stacks and giant dragon/goat milf.

[@CulturedVultures]

that's in line for another, more cube-shaped video 👀

[@MicronOnline]

It feels like ages since I found a new channel making videos in this format: with the scripting, the mascot, the wordplay, the calm talking, nothing overbearing in presentation, just a decent video

[@12DAMDO]

i was once working on something within this genre/aesthetic, but due to creative differences with the person i was working with we kinda ended up pausing the project, and by the time we were ready to pick up on it again my hard drive crashed i'd still love to revisit this idea some day

[@gaspump]

Be warned that Doubleshake is very nearly about to hit 4 years overdue and going by the (very infrequent) updates is still nowhere near being finished. I dunno if they're selling early access anywhere but please keep your money until it's actually released and confirmed to not be a dumpster fire.

[@knuko6043]

Your list almost made me a heart attack, so much N64 vibes awaken suddenly on me !😮 Damn, I need a Steam Deck now !😁 Thanks a lot for this treasures !

[@lucrativesoundsent.1274]

Another N64 style game out there is Macbat 64. It’s been out for a while, and it’s a Mario 64 style game out there that’s worth a try.

[@CulturedVultures]

made by the same guys as Super Kiwi!

[@lucrativesoundsent.1274]

@ I wasn’t sure, but you confirmed my thoughts!

[@RightstickstudiosLLC]

Thanks so much for the spotlight and the titlecard rep!! I'm happy you enjoyed the demo! We're trying our very best to release DoubleShake this year!

[@iceclkeyheart3060]

I expected this video to be some good slop content to eat to. But im now super hyped to play valkie 64

[@ArmourBlanche]

Thanks for this compilation. Recently, I was actually looking for a steam curator who covered all this but couldn't find one. Glad I found your vid.

[@RunescapeRunescape-l3x]

The world needs more Sega Saturn videos. Especially Sega Saturn games that only came out in Japan. So basically all of them.

[@pairomaniac]

Long time viewer here! Love your style of commentary and taste in games - here's to a new webcam so your spots show even more 😂

[@CulturedVultures]

hahaha, thanks so much! think my webcam will be better quality when I stop rubbing my grubbt mitts on the lens in the outro!

[@chloeryanvtuber]

You forgot Delta Gal. Celeste and Faith also have a n64 style remakes

[@pharmcat8484]

Vultures in power armor needs to be a real thing.

[@akiradkcn]

The Chozo from Metroid: hello there

[@adrianlucashernandez9324]

DoubleShake looks absolutely gorgeus, It truly looks like an improved Mischief Makers

[@ChibiKami]

Cavern of Dreams is another good one

[@sdf434-pp8jd]

0:59 "sometimes blood-chilling directions" surely just refers to how cool mario looks in that suit

[@BaldingSasquatch]

wow Mischief Makers. What a blast from the past. I now remember trying for months to rent that game from blockbuster but it was always fully rented out. Until one day it wasn't, so I took it home, popped it in and hated every second of it lmao

[@garegga4]

Nice to see a variety of genres represented here. Bless MDicke for bestowing his insain wrestling and simulation games on us 🙏

[@JoeyMulvaney]

Glad to see tomba get mentioned

Unbelievable Pandemonium shoutout

[@Cyrus_Nagisa]

backed Double Shake on kickstarter, cant wait for it to come out

[@PGateBaseball]

I know it’s just a demo right now but The Big Catch is super fun and has that N64 style.

[@underlightmusic]

A "send-up" is a parody, usually a light mockery. I think the word you're looking for is "tribute" or "clone." Thanks for the recs! Pseudoregalia was great.

[@markpfeffer7487]

Just started watching. Betting pseudoregalia is in here

[@markpfeffer7487]

16:17 yesss. This game kicks ass.

[@zipherdias420]

@markpfeffer7487 It does indeed, one of the games I love so much I started speed running it. I formulated my 100% runs down to under an hour so far.

[@ElaineSirkus-ki5fk]

"until the f-zero goblins start talking to me again" Christ I relate to this statement more than you know

[@mischiefmotorsgame]

Nice! Gonna try hard to be showcased on one of these lists eventually! Love the shut out to the indies!

[@Drunkencrono]

Putting Double Shake on the thumbnail was mean, I thought I'd missed the release. I've been waiting for that one to be more than a demo for a few years.

[@CulturedVultures]

any day now...any day...

[@Officially_Captured]

Thank you so much for this video, all on wishlist thanks!

[@CulturedVultures]

Drop all your recs for more modern retro games and they could be featured in another video!

[@slashvd01]

Frogun Hell Pie Lunistice Mil muertes Pennys Big Breakaway The Big Catch Ruffy and the Riverside Cavern Of Dreams Airframe Ultra Samurai Unicorn Yes.. I am an all time nostalgic. Awesome video keep it up bro!

[@HeadPats4Peter]

Kero Quest 64 (still have 6 days of kickstarter) Atlyss (what is this character creation screen😆... why is that NPC so 😳) Toree series (short games. same dev as Super Kiwi 64. Toree is unlockable(or cameo?) in Lunistice)

[@manashieldworld]

@@slashvd01 Frogun looks so cute! I own it but I haven't played it yet.

[@JP_Tablet]

Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom (mix of Mario 64 and Crazy Taxi)

[@NionKirby]

Knights of the Exploding Table It's in Early Access, but still worth a look.

[@rawman44]

Kero Quest 64 is a good one. It's not out yet but it has a demo. In terms of gameplay it's almost entirely Mario, but in terms of aesthetic I would place it as something on the Dreamcast

[@ArcadeRave]

I also recommend Zortch. Its a pretty solid FPS inspired by Turok, and it goes for a really cheap price.

[@shaun8062]

Hey, you said N64? I'm in! N64 never gets old for me! It's my preferred console these days. Although, I love PS1,PS2,PS3 and genesis, NES, and SNES. All my favorite consoles. Gameboy and gameboy color fit in there too. But N64? My absolute favorite.

[@Okapi540]

Just want to chime in that while Corn Kidz 64 looks great, sounds great, and feels great, I thought the gameplay was pretty bad. There are very few checkpoints but lots of troublesome areas where missing a jump makes you fall all the way down to the start of a gauntlet. On its own that would be manageable, but this is the kind of game where you can't trust your character to land where you think they will land, so it all winds up feeling bad. :/ Cavern of Dreams is my recommendation! That game had much of what I love about N64 games and I had a great time playing it!

[@Arcodus]

DoubleShake is the one I'm most looking forward to, I want it badly and in the worst way possible!

[@SorcererLance]

So many of these games besides Corn Kidz 64, Super Kiwi 64, Macbat 64, Toree 3D/2/Panic Pack, Lunistice and Ion Fury (just to add more to the list and maybe help jump-start a sequel to this video for you) having a PC release and no console releases like the Switch :P those ports better be come soon to help maximize these devs' profits

[@cyborgparrot1996]

Zorch is a good N64 -inspired FPS worth checking out.

[@WillbaDissidente]

All these games should be avaliable for Nintendo 64 on tapes or in flashdrive! *

[@bbworks159]

The first I thought of when looking at Double Shake was Pandemonium so I’m one of those weirdos. 😂

[@alittlenitemusic6571]

So while Corn Kids 64 and Psuedoregalia are top tier, you guys missed probably the best Banjo Kazooie-Like ever! Cavern of Dreams had me obsessed for MONTHS after playing it. What a special game for such a cheap price!

[@dapperfan44]

I've been staring at that game on my wish list for a minute, trying not to add to my backlog.

[@jacoblw321]

I know of another N64 styled platformer that's pretty obscure but very high quality: A Happy Place by Ziggity.

[@ZeroFinalStrike]

Oh God I nearly had forgotten about Pandemonium Travelers Tales weird platformer

[@smashboy64]

Man this is all gonna be awesome on steam deck

[@turtlepm]

Jeez it was worth keeping at the end of the video seeing the Jimmy's cute face after so many videos only hearing his voice 😮

[@craigwise6374]

Great video, I'll be getting a few of these now. Cheers

[@GoogleDothBetray]

I miss Tizer, it's all gone from my area: the only place I've found it is on Amazon at high prices.

[@noahpimm8272]

You forgot Yellow taxi goes vroom

[@Goobious_Maximus]

On one hand, it’s cool that Pseudoregalia is only $6.. but on the other hand, I would happily pay more money for more game from that developer.

[@CulturedVultures]

think they're cooking something!

[@donutello_]

i cannot wait for the Big Catch to release. The demo is schweet

[@ebenezerspludge8369]

Shout out to Street Sharks. Jawesome video by the way.

[@yuma4806]

the timestamps should be the titles not some numbers

[@dwayneduphraine7024]

If there's one other game in this vein that I'd suggest, it's _Real Web Legends: Carter's Quest._ It's going for a similar Zelda aesthetic as Valkie 64, but the combat and presentation is closer to an early Devil May Cry.

[@CulturedVultures]

Come back here in two weeks! Haha

[@Nintendude.]

Wow great list. There was somebody that was claiming to make a Megaman Legends inspired game. With a pink or purple robot girl with blue-ish green hair. Sadly it's been years and I don't remember the name of the project/game. I'll drop a reply and separate comment if I remember it.

[@CulturedVultures]

Thanks! And is it Delta-Gal? I was actually going to put that in another video but it seemed like the demo for it was very old!

[@DemonMage]

Toree 3D and Toree 2 are great Kirby inspired games. By that I mean it's easy to pick up but has you fighting an Eldritch God at the end because...? Fun? And I believe they're still just 99¢

[@etielrincon]

Crow Country is another good one

[@mjdf122]

Modern N64 time with the Vultures

[@Blizniak666]

Boltgun definitely feels like the odd man out here but a solid list otherwise.

[@AshBates93]

Tizer, the official hydration drink of Cultured Vultures.

[@mindbenderx1174]

I still play homefront!

[@roachxyz]

On Steam Azure Striker Gunvolt - Mega Man Battlestar Asteroids - Asteroids Cassette Beasts - Pokemon Freedom Planet - Genesis Sonic Spark the Jester - more sonic Yars Rising - Super Metroid

[@dragon80l]

i'd say that Gravity Circuit is more closer to mega man than ASG

[@Guilherme36594]

Links to download all games please.

[@ILLRICARDO]

Rogue flight is a good alternative to star fox.

[@BloodRedFox2008]

One really cool aspect about the Switch port of Corn Kidz 64 is it actually has the option to play with the Switch’s N64 NSO controller. Makes it feel even more authentic, like I’m playing a game I rented for a weekend back in 1999.

[@iShredStreets]

What a handsome fella.

[@skynet8574]

Do more videos like this!

[@cmanu1703]

Cavern of Dream's

[@BeeWaifu]

Isn't Sybil a jackalope?

[@herrheynaerklarts1607]

Does any of it run on original hardware?

[@Mari_Izu]

No

[@herrheynaerklarts1607]

@@Mari_Izu Too bad 🥲

[@willia_music]

plz link the projects in the desc

[@AnimeBrosAMV]

RIP my wallet, great video guys!

[@stsmuniz]

For a moment, I though you were bringing new games for N64 console. It disappointed me a little bit Anyway, nice game selection, worth checking out

[@SugeryGold]

Have you seen the big catch yet?

[@takimuserio5776]

Well, there was not a single game published on cartridge. So no N64 vibe just a list of random, free, online games.

[@CulturedVultures]

...no?

Almost certain most of the are available at least on the Switch (I don't have any other modern home console so I can't check but I do have some of them on the Switch) And none of them are free You shouldn't look down at them because they aren't big published 60$ games. Sure you won't find them in stores on cartridges but you'll be able to find them each for a pretty low price on online stores. Give that kind of game a chance, indies are great and it's were most of the fun is in current gaming (imo at least)

[@brettmoore6781]

this was fantastic! Now do SNES!

[@CulturedVultures]

oh man there's thousands! hahaha

[@brettmoore6781]

@@CulturedVultures perfect! You can make hundreds of videos with 10 games each!

[@RichterBelmont-z8d]

Hey guys got a question here: What's the name of the track that's playing in the first part of the video where the first two games are introduced? Been looking for it for a while but just can't find it. Thanks and keep up the great work 👍

[@AlmostAeroGauge]

Good question. I realized I started humming Dragon Ball Z: Budōkai Tenkaichi 2 - "Arcadia Village" when hearing it, but that isn't it though.

[@CulturedVultures]

Drizzle - Age of Empires Lofi - Bits and Hits kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6SwnmOIlLFprpI their stuff is amazing!

[@RichterBelmont-z8d]

​@@CulturedVulturesYay thank you 🎉👍💯♥️✨

[@LuwiigiMaster]

Of all these games, corn kids and super kiwi actually look decent - the former captures the feeling of American programmers completely unfamiliar with this SGI workstation CPU and fighting with a texture cache smaller than the NES' video memory to make the best game they could make despite being housed on cartridges more expensive than the console itself, while Super Kiwi looks like the typical cashgrab game that only sold to clueless grand/parents buying gifts for their grand/children. The other games on the other hand are very obviously modern games with intentionally bad graphics that somehow have higher system requirements than Crysis, that Jet Force Gemini game in particular hit me like a shovel. The racing game looks "western racing game" fast that doesn't really convey speed as impressively as F Zero GX and we have yet another boomer shooter, cue that scene from Toy Story 2 with the shelf full of Buzz Lightyears.

[@MrtrenchTrucker]

NEW PS2 games!!!!!

[@CulturedVultures]

👀

[@manashieldworld]

OMG HE DID IT. Sorry for yelling 😁

[@PhilippeSymons]

It took me a while to realize you weren't talking about new games that could run on the N64 with a flashcart, but just games inspired by N64 classics. Too bad. The former would've been a far more interesting list.

[@CulturedVultures]

don't wish to be rude but I'm not sure how it took you so long, I explain it within the intro lol

[@teejayteevee964]

@@CulturedVultureshaaa. Savage. Although your man there does bring up a good topic for a future video! Loved this one though - really digging the channel.

[@PhilippeSymons]

@ Looking back at the intro, I suppose you mean the line "would feel right at home on the n64". I guess I hadn't picked up on that. I usually try to watch videos like this while I'm doing something else, so I probably missed that. Regardless, I think a video about new games on the n64 could be more interesting anyway.

[@zanychelly]

2:41 More like PS1/Saturn… but ok, i’ll take it.

[@LordHalKalais]

But jimmy you never mentioned your illusion of time 2 for those looking for an old school jrpg feel, hope you've got a playable demo now your only 40k subs to go before release 😅

[@LordHalKalais]

Your not doing iot2 as a snes sequel surely?

[@CulturedVultures]

👀

[@alphaomegawolf8365]

why have you never made a sega cd/mega cd game list of some sort? whether it be a top ## list or a hidden gems r something of that sort?

[@CulturedVultures]

very niche viewership! our Sega stuff doesn't tend to land with people as much (sad) so add on the uh add-ons to that and it'd probably struggle even more

[@thetreeofdoom2957]

you have sinned... why didn't you mention Turok 1-3 Remastered, Quake, and Doom 64 Remastered?

[@ninaschmidt3619]

Caverns of dreams is a perfect 64 platformer on switch

[@jwill7998]

Where's Cavern of Dreams?

[@CulturedVultures]

didn't wanna make a list of just 3D platformers, could be a potential part 2!

[@KerenskyTheRed]

pssty4 Awesome idea for a video! I didn't know I needed these!

[@LinkXLI]

Where’s psuedoregalia?

[@CulturedVultures]

???

[@rogergaudette9511]

I'm in the US...... DON'T MENTION THE DEMON THEY CALL DUNGEON KEEPER... Bad, evil on how many times it bricked my Pentium 2 with a 3D fx card and sound blaster 32 card... HEX tha😢crap with compatibility....

[@quickdrawmcgrawww]

nice haircut

[@CulturedVultures]

thanks, it's all strategically placed to maintain a lie

[@KairuHakubi]

1:03 oh jeez, we infected you with the word 'pop'? I'm sorry about that. 1:41 what crunched aspect ratio? wait did you crop it for the video? is that why there's no HUD? 5:30 i'm bad at it too. I swear there's something wrong with the controls.. it's hard to say but something feels weird no matter what I do with the joystick axes.. at least some of the time it feels backwards. real neat game, but something just.. feels off.. it's probably just me being rusty though. 9:56 Nintendo can't sue you for making the game they refuse to make! well with lawyers anything is possible. 11:45 FINALLY. i've been asking for someone to make this kinda game forever. Don't worry about the spots, m8. Just means your hormones are still flowin'. As evident from that healthy beard. The face grease is there to nourish the beard, just let it have its treat.

[@VistaLargaGames]

I just released trouble in paradise which was inspired by mystical ninja 64. I got the trailer in my channel :)

[@chrispysaid]

Why would you need to put pants on Sybil? She's an animal. Animals don't wear pants.

[@Jirita]

Check out for Bolt Bot: Screwy Viruses Really interesting game!