Let There Be Shooters Ep.3 - Gun.Smoke, Elemental Master & Firepower 2000 | Nefarious Wes

[@RewindMike]

Man, Elemental Master looks tough as nails! And the whole Gun.Smoke cover art idea makes sense , never noticed it said "bar"

[@NefariousWes]

Elemental Master is a bitch! The levels I can deal with, but some of those later bosses--goddamn!

[@cody181818]

you need more views! way underrated man

[@NefariousWes]

Thanks, bud! Shooters are such a niche genre that they will never garner the views that more mainstream games will bring in, but I don't make these videos for views, I make 'em cuz I love to and people like you appreciate the hell out of them.

[@PsychomachineryEBM]

Gun Smoke was like the original Sunset Riders. to me. Cool Forbidden Evil shirt, dude!

[@NefariousWes]

Forbidden EVAAAAAAL!!

[@PsychomachineryEBM]

I read that with Russ Anderson's voice lol

[@SlyBeast]

I wish you made one of these every day.

[@NefariousWes]

Ha ha, there aren't enough hours in a single day for me to pump one out that frequently, but I'll definitely try to get these out more often than I have been.

[@SlyBeast]

I know it, man. That's just how much I like 'em!

[@NefariousWes]

Thanks, man! These shooters videos don't do as well as my other videos, but they definitely bring in the most hardcore fans for a specific genre compared to anything else that I do. It's pretty sweet!

[@SlyBeast]

I understand. Hey, check out Sky Shark on NES sometime. That's one of my favorite shooters. Fun game, challenging, and damn, that soundtrack. Shit's hot. Have a look sometime.

[@NefariousWes]

SlyBeast I have Sky Shark. Game is tough! I'll cover that one at some point.

[@thebri2000]

Love starting off my day with a new West vid and some strong coffee. Keep up the great work man! You are one of the best of the lesser known retro game guys on KZbin right now. Maybe for Episode 4 we can get Steel Empire for Genesis.

[@NefariousWes]

Yeah, you need some kind of stimulant to watch my videos! Thanks a lot! I appreciate you watching. I still don't know which games I'm covering for episode 4 yet, but Steel Empire is definitely gonna make an appearance at some point.

[@TheDaliPopka]

After watching this, I'm even more excited for that special episode we talked about! Great video! Also, glad you're making great use of my clip. XD

[@NefariousWes]

Thanks, man! If I had only got my hands on that clip earlier. :D I'm definitely excited for that episode that we talked about. Let's try for the next one!

[@TheDaliPopka]

I think I should be settled soon.

[@Rudymarou]

Nice episode,I like all those games especially firepower 2000. Keep bringin' those videos man,animo!

[@NefariousWes]

Thanks! Yeah, Firepower 2000 is really good, and probably the best game out of the three.

[@jasenweitekamp2036]

Epic review! Gun.Smike is one of my favorites as is the music of that game on the nes. Very awesome and appropriate sample of D.R.I."s Manifest Destiny during the Gun.Smoke segment!! That's just one of the factors that makes this channel so cool

[@NefariousWes]

Appreciate you watching this one. It's one of my favorites!

[@RetroIslandGaming]

Each segment was so well done, I'm surprised you didn't chop it up and release three separate videos. Amazing work, man! You're getting good with all these fun voice over skits. Would you ever mind lending your talents to me? I could use you in my next video :) Elemental Master is dope, but yeah it's hard. I never did beat a level. Had a blast trying. This game gets major style points. It just oozes coolness. I got Firepower 2000 a few years back and I must have left that sucker on for hours just listening to that start up music. The tank is more fun for sure. Also never beat this game, but two players is fun until someone loses their lives.

[@NefariousWes]

Thanks, man! I can definitely help you out for your next video! Elemental Master is really brutal at first, but with practice it's doable. It's those damn bosses at the end. And Firepower 2000 in my opinion, is even harder! And yeah, that intro music is really cool

[@Dongled]

Yeah, that's gotta be the reason for the two different Gunsmoke covers...Elemental Master is amazing, I really wish I could beat it. practice makes perfect...and yes, the OST is amazing. We did a whole episode on it on PixelTunes Radio. Woof...Firepower 2000 looks brutally difficult. Nice work on this :)

[@NefariousWes]

Thanks a lot, man! Do you mind dropping the link to the Elemental Master PTR episode here? That game is so freakin' hard! The levels I can deal with, even stages 5-6, but that dragon boss and final boss--good lord! And that's with my convenient SNES controller set-up. Firepower 2000 may be even more difficult. I couldn't even get past the first stage until I got a few games of practice back in. No continues? Ridiculous! But it is really a great game, and ignoring my nostalgia for Gun.Smoke, is probably the best of the three in this episode.

[@Dongled]

I'd have to go with EM being the best game. Of the three at least. I especially love the story...who the fuck sees stories in shmups?!

[@Avrelivs_Gold]

I loved Gun Smoke, great music, powerups, enjoyed it very much. And Sunset Riders was even better

[@NefariousWes]

Gun.Smoke is one of my all-time favorite NES games. And I love Sunset Riders, too. I plan on doing a video for that game at some point.

[@spineknife2386]

Trojan on the NES was so cool. I had it memorized and for some reason continually replaying this game that I hag completely memorized brought me great joy to repeatedly play through. I really have no other video games that I ever enjoyed replaying like that.

[@NefariousWes]

I think you're mixing up videos again. But I'm glad you checked this one out. I put a lot of work into it.

[@spineknife2386]

@@NefariousWes you talked about Trojan in the arcade briefly at the beginning and I kinda went on a tangent. Sorry, the fiance and stepdaughter are in bed and I've had a couple tall boys. I'm assuming by your reply you actually cover NES Trojan in another vid lol. I think I have to do Immortal Genesis vs Nintendo vids next. Got into an argument with my longtime gaming buddy about the quality of that title because he had the NES version for his experience and he never saw the jaw dropping gore I witnessed on genesis back in the day.

[@NefariousWes]

@@spineknife2386 Ha ha, you got it, man. I do cover Trojan in another video. The Immortal video is an old one, so there's some cringe-factor there, BUT, I put a shit-ton of work into it, and if you know the game well, you'll probably enjoy it.

[@spineknife2386]

@@NefariousWes I think your production value is good and I'm sure your your own worst critic when it comes to script and delivery so you're going to be noticing things that YOU believe you could've done better, but your observations are dead on man and very honestly found so it comes across as genuine. You also have a knack for recalling the time period and initial impressions of when you 1st experienced the game. Those are the key points for what makes these videos great to watch. These videos come across as having somebody you know reminding you about some long forgotten cool shit and finding you of the cool small stuff that you noticed as well but haven't thought about in years. Good shit man.

[@NefariousWes]

@@spineknife2386 Thanks, dude! That's part of what I'm going for. But I know for a fact that my voice over and on-camera presence has improved, and I upgraded my microphone last year, so my audio is much better. But yeah, I am probably my own worst critic.

[@LukesGamerRoom]

Was just ,thinkin that the the elemental mastery music was bad ass then you mentioned it. Its funny how genesis shooters are all rising in price so much. And I picked up firepower 2000 a few years ago but have yet to play it. Looks good. Great vid mate

[@NefariousWes]

Thanks, man! Technosoft games always have excellent music. I think I'm gonna start collecting Genesis repro shooters. The prices are just way too much these days, and I want to actually play them, not just for collection purposes. And give Firepower 2000 a shot. It's TOUGH. We should do a challenge for that, ha ha!

[@TechnicolorDojo]

so which is hardest? Gunsmoke(arcade) Elemental Master, or Firepower 2000. Hyped for a new ep of let there be shooters. can't wait for the next!

[@NefariousWes]

Gun.Smoke arcade for sure. But out of the three in this episode, I'd hafta say Firepower 2000 is the hardest. Thanks, man!

[@gameboypunk660]

Hmmmm didn't know about Swiv on GBC really gonna have to check it out.

[@NefariousWes]

Yeah, I wanna check it out along with Mega SWIV.

[@THESHMUPMASTER]

Great video man! I always look forward to your "shooter" videos. The skit was quite amusing... And I'm considering getting FirePower 2000 as that looks really fun. Although I am curious about the Genesis version as well...

[@NefariousWes]

Thanks, man! Yeah, it's hard to come up with skits when basically all you can do is sit in a chair. If I only had room to set up my green screen.... Firepower 2000 is really good--and challenging, so you would like it. I looked up Mega SWIV after I found out about it and it's getting pricey. I really want to try it.

[@Dambrosi]

No more after this? Awwww, I was enjoying this series. Hopefully you'll consider doing more of these in future. I'd particularly like to know what you think of the best of the SNES shopoters, like UN Squadron, Pocky & Rocky 2 and R-Type 3.

[@NefariousWes]

There will be a new episode soon.

[@CJCardiacDrop]

Another awesome vid Wes!

[@NefariousWes]

Glad you checked this one out. This video doesn't get enough attention.

[@videogamevlogs3765]

Great video bro.

[@NefariousWes]

Thanks a lot!

[@VanceVelez]

I would not mind at all if Elemental Master made it to the Sega Genesis Mini. It would be an unexpected surprise. Also appreciate your summary of Gun.Smoke, and using all the correct names for the characters and power-ups!

[@NefariousWes]

Thanks for checking this video out. It's one of my favorites! Elemental Master is so freakin' brutal, but a great game!

[@VanceVelez]

Nefarious Wes I love Elemental Master! My dream would be to get MUSHA onto the Sega Genesis Mini, since Sega's already planning to release MUSHA on the Japanese version of the Sega Genesis Mini. Might as well make it worldwide and add a title like Elemental Master for a finishing touch.

[@NefariousWes]

@@VanceVelez Luckily I still have MUSHA from when I was a kid. But yeah, it's my favorite shooter on the Genesis.

[@VanceVelez]

Nefarious Wes My favorite Genesis shooter would have to be Trouble Shooter. That SHMUP, I give zero percent chance of making it to the Sega Genesis Mini. If it did, it would be a pleasant surprise!

[@NefariousWes]

@@VanceVelez Trouble Shooter is good, but a bit short. Battle Mania 2 is even better.

[@TheIcePirate]

Really well done video

[@NefariousWes]

Thank you for watching this one! I put so much work into this video and hardly anyone watches it. Thanks again!

[@monkeyabattoir8501]

Remember the stairs, it's the only way! I have Firepower 2000, IMHO= it gets stupid hard.

[@NefariousWes]

Yeah it does.

[@LORDKALIBURTHE7TH]

that elemental master looked awesome!!. Dont know if you ever heard about this game but i would love for you to do a review its an arcade shoot'em up. its one i loved to play when i had the chance. It's called lucky and wild! Hope you had a merry christmas🎄and have a happy new year! ✨🎇🎆🍺🍻🍺🤘😎🤙

[@NefariousWes]

Thanks, you too! Never heard of Lucky and Wild. I'll hafta check it out.

[@LORDKALIBURTHE7TH]

Nefarious Wes 👌take care my brother!

[@Avrelivs_Gold]

It really seems BAR was the reason for cover change.

[@NefariousWes]

Which is silly, cuz the replacement has SALOON in it. Whatever, I have both of 'em.

[@PsychomachineryEBM]

The funny is, Capcom didn't change the first two MegaMan American cover arts, despise looking ugly as shit, yet they went nuts for the "Bar" word...

[@NefariousWes]

If anything, it was probably Nintendo who made Capcom change the cover.

[@TheReNesance]

Yup, I wish I had watched this before my stream of GunSmoke! So, it's acceptable to use turbo?? I may when I get back to it because hell.. it's been 3 days and my forearm is still tight! Excellent video as always, dude..

[@NefariousWes]

The ReNesance I refuse to play this game without turbo. I'm not gonna kill my arm like you did for a 30-year-old video game. Not gonna do that to myself. Some people will say it's cheating, but there's a reason shooters began implementing auto-fire only a year later, which then became the standard. Thanks for checking this one out. It's one of my favorite videos and hardly anyone watches it.

[@TheReNesance]

Well, if you think about it.. the skill in a game like this is how the player is able to evade enemy fire, not really how fast they can shoot.. so I'm with you in that using turbo is not cheating. That makes me feel better about my revenge on the Wingates! I know how much work you put into this.. it shows in the quality.

[@NefariousWes]

Exactly, man. Arcade shooters like Raiden Fighters still have you rapidly mash the buttons in a ploy to steal your quarters. Different story playing at home.

[@riggel8804]

Git u sum Twinkle Tale son!

[@NefariousWes]

I had to look it up and it looks sweet! Thanks for the recommendation.

[@riggel8804]

Nefarious Wes ur welcome. Kinda reminded me of elemental master...are you playing hard games on the retron five to a flat-screen? Does the input lag bother you?

[@NefariousWes]

Yeah, it looks similar to Elemental Master. I only notice input lag on very few games like Punch-Out. Maybe on Phelios too, but I could just be really out of practice.

[@riggel8804]

Nefarious Wes yeah i guess i never noticed it either until i tried out a crt with original nes. If you get stuck on a hard game i recommend. That's what happened to me.... Battletoads.

[@NefariousWes]

Exactly. I can't get past stage 11 on Battletoads with the Retron 5.