Multiplayer Games - Game Sack

[@MetalJesusRocks]

That footage in the theater was awesome!!! So cool

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I really like the hard light filter you put on the green screen footage

[@jeffwhite7158]

When I was a kid, my friends and I spent so much time playing Spy vs. Spy on NES, and also loved Rampart.

[@tuffasgong]

Jeff White Rampart was a great multiplayer game.

[@nsignific]

Coins in Mario Kart make you go FASTER! That's why you collect them!

[@woodycole2730]

Not all Coins in Mario Kart make u go faster

[@kiko485]

Mario Kart on a freaking movie theater screen? That's the coolest thing ever! 😃

[@lemadokahasarrived]

How do these guys not have 1 million subs??

[@nsignific]

I dunno I really like their videos. They seem like great guys.

[@IamHueGraves]

PK_101 spread the word :)

[@lemadokahasarrived]

kk

[@SpergerKing]

PK_101 perhaps they can't eat that much food.

[@lemadokahasarrived]

true

[@GameSack]

Shadow Blasters may appear in an Overlooked Gems episode in the future. I actually had a lot of fun with that back in the day.

[@TheDefton87]

It would be nice if you make more parts about Multiplayer Games, I have always been looking for these kind of games and you really know a lot about it!

[@RoseDillinger90]

That's awesome that you did that in the theater :)

[@sbaltys]

Holy shit, North and South! I haven't thought about that game in like 20 years. It's so good!

[@bicuspidfish]

This is one of my favorite videos you guys have done. I miss the days of co-op games being played on the same TV. I know there are newer games which have this feature, but they are so few and far between.

[@RyumaXtheXKing]

Interestingly enough the North & South game is based on a Belgian comic, Les Tuniques Bleues, and Infogrames released a reimagine of the game on the Playstation under a different license, Asterix. It's called Asterix: The Gallic War.

[@pjousma]

A game of Goof Troop SNES is always appreciated here.

[@rickyleeufc]

Tr7 I swapped Mario kart for goof troop bad move!!

[@tetrisdave]

All of the above applies. Drinking some beers, playing games with friends in the same room is always a good time.

[@blastprocessing1]

I agree, Joe and Dave do a great job showing us some great retro games, and of course the oddball games that some of us have never heard of.

[@Theorendil]

Wow, hooking a console to a cinema projector and playing on the cinema screen was my childhood dream! I had no idea that it could actually be done! Thanks for making the 10 year old in me envious and happy, at the same time!

[@The_Laser_Channel]

these are my favorite kind of Multiplayer games.....sitting side by side playing....and maybe drinking too.....but still, nothing beats sitting next to someone and playing a multiplayer game, cutting up and having fun!

[@nesmaster14]

Excellent show. I've been watching for a little over a year now. Definitely the best gaming show out there. Well-produced, highly entertaining, informative, laid back, not overly nerdy but definitely intelligent people, and great humor! Much respect!

[@BurnyToast]

You guys, I wish there was a channel where we could see you play the games for all these episodes. it would be awesome! Watching you guys play through a game and then, when the episode comes out, we can see it all again and sque with joy!

[@GameSack]

That's awesome to hear! We will endeavor to make at least 30 more episodes!

[@tristanuki1975]

We once used a projector to play Asteroids using a neighbors house as the screen so Im glad to see we werent the only ones using eccentric screen experiments! Magic stuff!

[@GameSack]

Yes. Buy-Back Games which has several locations is pretty good. There's also Game Force Boulder in, well, Boulder. We actually had them in the Road Rash episode. And in Aurora there's Doc's Video Games I think they're called.

[@grumblekin]

Pocky is a miko, or a Shinto shrine maiden, and Rocky is a tanuki raccoon dog. Shinto priests use magic spells written on paper to exorcise demons and Tanuki is the legendary Japanese fairy tale trickster. The demons in the game are all variants of classical Japanese demons from myth and folklore. That's what made the game so much fun!

[@Ratlegion]

I've never heard anyone speak well of the Guantlet IV soundtrack before and it always bothered me, so it's good to hear some praise here. Now that I know who composed the Quest Mode, I know why it was so memorable. Never heard anything quite like the set before. As for the game itself, so many seem to look at it like just another Gauntlet, with Quest just being something tacked on, but to me it truly made the game. I was excited to see something new all those years ago growing up. EDIT This was a really good selection of games, but considering the wide net you cast focusing on older consoles, you should have considered dividing the games up by console at least. There are just too many gems you missed that would have been okay if you had focused on one particular system. Even still, getting Guantlet 4 and Archon on the same video - really, what are the odds?? lol

[@skins4thewin]

Really? I've never heard anyone talk anything but praise for the Gauntlet 4 soundtrack. I mean how could you not love it? It sounds WAY better than the Genesis usually sounds. I was honestly shocked at the quality of the music as it sounds WAY better than most Genesis games. You can tell that they are pushing the Genesis sound chip to the absolute max with the tracks here. It really is impressive.

[@BotzaBrand]

Lots of memories with this one. One of the best early 16-bit action platformers, but that music steals the show :) I even felt Bayonetta & Asura's Wrath were spiritual sequels while playing those games

[@GhostsDontWalk1]

Playing Mario Kart on the threatre screen must have been amazing!

[@Casanuda]

"The internet was a mistake." -Dave White 2013

[@MrThunderwing]

Golden Axe - had so much multiplayer fun with that!

[@KiberneticTiger]

You could mention Metal Slug (the whole series) and TimeSpliters. Some of the best multiplayer experiences of my life.

[@JeffyLB]

I highly recommend General Chaos for the Genesis. You control a squad of soldiers in real time and face your opponent. Its pretty cheap on Amazon

[@009Pipo]

Wasted so many hours in that game with my brother! Cool game!

[@Dark-Hound]

Knights of the round should be featured on the sequel. My friends and I, had countless hours of fun with this gem.

[@smurdd]

three dirty dwarves on the saturn is amazing

[@GameSack]

It's Gauntlet 4 for the Genesis. We showed the cartridge and the title screen.

[@bigbossman120277]

My favorite cooperative multiplayer games were Double Dragon & Streets of Rage. However, my brother & I would almost always hit each other & end up fighting as we're playing the game. My favorite competitive multiplayer games were Rock 'N Roll Racing, WWF Smackdown: Know Your Role, & WWF Attitude. In WWF Attitude, my brother & I would always be on opposite sides. Each of us would create characters (bunches of them) & pit them against each other in different matches. We had some fun with those games.

[@MadPanicGaming]

Awesome episode! Tecmo Bowl and Tecmo Wrestling were great multiplayer games way back when, and Sunset Riders was a lot of fun on co-op too.

[@Dogmatron]

Brilliant. Thank you for featuring Gauntlet 4 on the Genny and its awesome music.

[@cheesystick1]

This is easily one of my favorite shows on the internet, and I'm subbed to over 300 channels. I am always so excited every time I see that you have a new episode. Great job with the picks and the editing, and thanks for all the free and wonderful entertainment!

[@ShaqFuGuru]

The n64 had tons of great multiplayer experiences, as it was the first with four built in controller ports. Love the videos, been spreading the word about the sack.

[@MrScatking]

game sack is by far my favorite show right now

[@yoteca]

Joe i've been dreaming of playing on a cinema screen for as long as i've been playing video games.It looks like you had a lot of fun.man..90s were the best.that footage belongs in a museum.you're one lucky bastard ! Game Sack FTW

[@patryksg]

Gentlemen, you have no idea how badly I needed this right now. Barely any sleep, terrible day with lots of anxiety, and.. well, put more whiny crap form me here. But, enough crying like a little girl. Thank you, you are appreciated!

[@Silvergun_Raven]

I love Gauntlet IV for one reason. Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata composed the soundtrack for it. They knew how to make the Genesis sound awesome.

[@OR2891]

Secret of Mana is an excellent co op game for the snes. It's great on its own, but having a friend along for the adventure just multiplies the awesome.

[@DCLT05]

Four underrated Dreamcast multiplayer gems: Powerstone 2, San Francisco Rush 2049 Battle Mode, Virtua Tennis (and Sega Sports Tennis 2K2), and Spawn: In the Demon's Hand.

[@kinmanyuen]

it's the huge wave of enemies that makes gaunlet so interesting.

[@skins4thewin]

Ah yes, good ole Gauntlet 4. The music in that game is the best I have ever heard the Genesis sound chip be able to produce. It is truly magnificent and is BY FAR the best soundtrack for the system.

[@GamingPlus10]

You should listen to the elemental master soundtrack and thunder force 3 and 4.

[@skins4thewin]

@@GamingPlus10 I think I have heard those before but i'll listen to em next time I break out the Mega SG just in case.

[@MKecsap]

OH MY GOD YES GAUNTLET 4. I remember playing it a long ago and never knew the name of the game. THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@GameSack]

Dave was suggesting the SNES version but Joe caught on and made sure only the Sega CD version was an option.

[@Cronnu]

game sack is by far my favorite show right now [2]

[@Narhijan]

I think it's time for part 2! I'd love to see it :D

[@graphicsontelevision]

The footage from the movie theater is awesome. :)

[@mam28]

i am really impressed by the amount of quality and detail that you guys put into your videos. i just cant seem to get enough. great work guys.

[@scanningforvideos]

They are back ! Although the first mutliplayer game ruled back in the day which lead to more people playing with each other later on consoles were invented. Yay !

[@DiscordedHaru]

This reminded me of the one co op game that I continue to enjoy to this day; Streets Of Rage 2.

[@ColonelNegative]

Devil Dice for the PlayStation is one of the best multiplayer games of all time. And the single player games(s) aren't too shabby either.

[@SomeOrangeCat]

Online multiplayer will NEVER be as good as local.

[@theusbgamer2981]

Looks like someone has not played tf2

[@Gaminggod1997BAGR]

So damn true

[@subtledemisefox]

+TheUsbGamer enjoy ur hats

[@everythingevilv1.226]

It is 1000 times better

[@yandman26]

Jo that cinema looked awesome, they used to have trekked tournaments in one in my home town

[@WeekendGameGuy]

I've never played pocky and rocky. I definitely want to check that out now. Great stuff as usual!

[@AlexKrasnyPrime]

Collecting coins in Mario Kart makes your car faster.

[@HiroPlaysGames]

I don't think I remember you guys mentioning this one before, so I would LOVE to see you talk about General Chaos for Genesis.

[@tetrisdave]

pretty much all of the monsters are listed in D&D monster compendium. Chimera, goblins, hydra, manticore....the list goes on.

[@JoeyFancy]

Just a thought of what might be interesting in future episodes, SPY vs SPY for Nintendo Entertainment System and Sega Master System. The Sega Genesis version of The Adventures of Batman and Robin also was a pretty good game to play multi-player. Also co-operative mode in Duke Nukem 64. Also the Nintendo 64 Star Fox game was a pretty good one for multi-player, or Godzilla for the NES, oh and Global Defense for the Sega Master System was best played as two players.

[@TalesBarros]

METAL WARRIORS... OMG! Glad you remembered that one. Awesome game for multiplayer, even though it's average at best on single player.

[@Sneakyturtleegg]

One I discovered years after its release is Wild Guns for the SNES. A great intense co-op shooter.

[@bladeslinger71113]

there is always someone about to go to bed when these come up. Seriously, look it up.

[@GameSack]

We know, but Konami did release Cybernator in the US like they did with Metal Warriors. NCS makes Assault Suit Leynos (Tager Earth) and Assault Suit Valken (Cybernator). Sorry if this was a bit unclear. :)

[@jaimexdxd]

6:30 AM here, haven't slept, new gamesack, won't sleep.

[@Gamevet]

I loved playing Smash TV with my cousin and brother. It was a pretty cool game. Super Bomberman is another excellent choice.

[@EvilEng9]

Great (old) episode. You guys should consider making another Multiplayer video.

[@Andi_Thy_Is]

I don't know how it is I've never heard of Gauntlet 4 before but a few friends of mine and I played through the whole thing and oh my gosh it was such a blast!

[@foxmulder5379]

best episode ever haha. love seeing young joe and dave in any episode, especially with joe playing a nintendo console willingly! haha

[@TheCommentNinja81]

Most of my best multiplayer experiences was on 8 and 16 bits systems except for Rayman Origins, I had fun on PS3 with it and my ex! Otherwise on NES: Contra, Chip'n'Dale, Bubble Bobble, River City Ransom, Micro Machines, Snake Rattle'n'Roll, Snow Brothers, On SNES: Goof Troop, King Of Dragons which I'm happy you mentioned! Secret Of Mana, Darius Twins... Genesis: NHL 96 !!!

[@robertgorby7856]

STAR CONTROL was definitely the game to own on the Sega Genesis for multiplayer. I suggest this one if you have a multiplayer 2 episode.

[@SoilentGr33n]

Good call on King of dragons. Knights of the round is awesome too

[@Captain_Neckbeard]

My friend is a manager at a movie theatre and we used to do the same thing.

[@SapphireDensetsu]

They covered that in the Halloween episode. And generally speaking, they favor games they haven't covered before.

[@tetrisdave]

Return Fire was my first choice for this episode! It has way to much copyright material for us to use it. I was very sad when we couldn't use it as I love that game.

[@tetrisdave]

Thanks! Glad to hear your son is a gamer now. I'm working on my daughter as I need someone besides Joe for multiplayer. Love VanHalen!!!

[@NESComplex]

Thanks for the recommendations guys :)

[@torgogorgo1888]

The other cool thing about King of Dragons is that there are classes. Not super important, but it was neat to have at least a couple that were more melee combat and longer range/faster attacking characters. Another game that doesn't get a ton of talk, kudos Game Sack! I also really want to try pocky and rocky. Seeing that 'after hours' footage with the big screen...wow. That would have been amazing, an entire theater to yourselves alone would be great, but then to be able to set your games up on it? Definitely envious. Was surprised/happy to see Metal Warriors here as when it gets talked about, the multiplayer part sometimes gets forgotten. It's one I own, that I wish was a lot cheaper when I traded for it lol. I had and traded both mario party and mario party 2. I feel like I should have a mario party game again for either GC or n64 at some point; don't know many people who would play it right now, but someone will at some point. Great video Game Sack! Wild Guns is quite fun on SNES for multiplayer games, and a much more affordable NES game of that same type is Cabal. Had a lot of fun with that one as a kid. I know you have already covered them so I don't expect them here, but for my own multiplayer experiences, Contra and Contra III were games I have distinctly fond memories of playing with friends/cousins etc.

[@oisindayo]

Man, I had forgotten all about Archon. Such a good game. I felt like playing it again after watching this video only to find out that there's a recent remake called Archon Classic available on Steam. I'll have to buy that. I would seriously love to see a new game in the style of Archon but with much better fighting dynamics when pieces meet on the board.

[@BlackMoore82]

I still pick-up The King of Dragons every now & again, along with Knights of the Round on the SNES :)

[@shymickey6]

METAL WARRIORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMGGGGGGGGGGG!! FINALLY A GAMING CHANNEL THAT KNOWS THIS GAME! You guys have no idea how much it means to me to finally find a channel that talks about it! I've watched many vids on many gaming channels but never one of them mentions this incredibly fun game! How come?! And if not just to cover the game for the fun that the game is, there's also its rarity and how expensive Metal Warriors is now to mention that even which the supposed game collectors fail to mention. What?! What gives?!?! All I'm saying is - if you're a true gamer or have a channel dedicated to games (especially those of the snes generation), Metal Warriors should definitely be on your radar (or list) - and def of your fondest memories. SUBBED!! :')

[@tetrisdave]

Love World of Illusion, what a fun game. Congrats on your complete Metal Warriors. Hold on to it......with both hands.

[@mkubilus]

My son and I love to play Toe Jam & Earl on the Genesis and Virtual On for the Saturn.

[@KaskelotenZebbe]

Great episode, I love multiplayer games. Gauntlet IV and Mario Kart 64 are awesome. I checked your episode guide and most multiplayer games I like have already been shown (sometimes in montages though), but the Puzzle & Action series for the Mega Drive and Micro Machines for several systems haven't. They are very fun.

[@eddyfinnemore271]

Love the 4 player mariokart 64 on the 40 ft screen!

[@SapphireDensetsu]

It's a darned shame I have to wait until 4AM Eastern Time to get the episodes. Ah, two of the finest joys of life, Red Lobster, and Game Sack.

[@robsmors]

Lol the North&South intro screen is straight up ripped and sliightly altered from `De Blauwbloezen` EU Comic series!

[@GameSack]

That's why we said "gaming PCs" which the XE basically was. Well, maybe it's more of an oddity than anything. :)

[@LochSNESmonster]

Love the first 2 Mario karts. The wife and I still hook them out and race for bragging rights

[@RegisKietas]

You should add TimeSplitters to the next episode.Timesplitters are so much fun then playing with friends

[@RogueVigilante]

That Ark and blaster master look Sweet they need reboots

[@mitchmitchum6173]

The Simpsons Arcade game is a masterpiece for 4 players. And... Can you decently make this kind of multi-player selection without Goldeneye 64 or micromachines?

[@Cimone90]

Not on a console, but I always had fun playing Alien Breed II with my brother on Amiga.

[@Redhotsmasher]

I believe that last Mario Party minigame you showed was in fact rehashed in I think MP8 on the Wii.

[@ChefJFK]

after getting a PS3 for christmas, i've been playing Twisted Metal 2 again, with my wife :) how coincidental! great job again, as always!

[@MocnyBrowarek]

All gauntlet games are great but the best is Gauntlet Legends for PS2. Also you can have Capcom Classic Collection vol 1 and 2 which are packed with arcade multiplayer glory. Multitap is must have!

[@maximonstar]

The Xbox and Gamecube versions are way better because the PS2 forgot to add the "turn off power" button. But you are right Gauntlet Legends is the best Guantlet game, ever. I am glad someone else played Legends because the new game looks so dreary, dark and not really fun.

[@MocnyBrowarek]

maximonstar There are G:Legends versions on GC and Xbox? When I check last time it was on N64 and improved, bigger version with added characters for PS2.

[@maximonstar]

opps sorry I meant G:Dark Legacy, G: Legends was on PS1 and N64. The PS1 version has voice acting and the N64 has 4 players. I did not know there was G:legends for PS2, if so I need to buy that one.

[@MocnyBrowarek]

maximonstar I'm sure that PS1 version has 4 players co-op (multitap). The PS2 version has 4 players co-op (multitap), all the things from the PS1 version + new characters (a LOT of them). And the additional 1 level.

[@maximonstar]

MocnyBrowarek I have the PS1 version and it is only 2 players :(. I know I thought it was 4 players, but when my friends and I played we were pissed. Also thanks for the PS2 update I am going to buy it now. What do you think of the new gauntlet game?

[@Keltic619]

I really need to play that North and South game so I can learn about what actually happened during the Civil War...

[@GameSack]

We were slightly ahead of the middle of the auditorium. It's a bit hard to see.