NEW EVERCADE cartridges REVIEWED: Indie games, Worms & More!

For summer 2021, Evercade is releasing 4 new cartridge packs:
Indie Heroes Collection 1
Worms Collection
Jaleco Collection 1
Piko Collection 2
More info: evercade.co.uk
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[@NatePeters]

Doodle World dev here! Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the game!

[@MrJ0mmy]

Hey

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I love it!

[@GeneSimmonsBoots]

It looks great! Can't wait to play it!

[@AlastairLow]

Thanks for highlighting my game Flea! :) I'm really glad you liked it. Also great to see the highlights of the rest of the carts.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Any time!

[@GeneSimmonsBoots]

Looks fun! Can't wait to play it!

[@wyldelf2685]

@@MetalJesusRocks does Atari Lynx for Evercade include Elvira and the Party Monsters pinball ??

[@GeneSimmonsBoots]

@@wyldelf2685, not yet. Here's hoping for a volume 3!

[@wyldelf2685]

@@GeneSimmonsBoots there's only a few titles that"stand out",on the Atari Lynx ,, Ninja garden ,Rygar and Elvira Pinball,,,any of the rest I prefer on Sega GameGear,,,

[@thomaswagen8636]

Thanks once again for all the videos u put out like I have told u before it has helped me forget bout the cancer but I do have good news I had surgery to remove the tumor and it was successful I'm 100% cancer free thanks for helping me keep my mind preoccupied ur one of the many people who helped me through this struggle thanks really respect u for that. I can now say with pride I'm a 2 time cancer survivor thanks again

[@lawfullucyless6715]

Aww

[@MetalJesusRocks]

One of these days I'd love to see classic CAVE shoot 'em ups get released on a handheld like this in cartridge form. That would be pretty sweet!

[@wyldelf2685]

Comments are good, replies are even better,, remember when the WII made it possible to play lightgun rails hooters like HouseOfTheDead and MadDogMcree on modern flat-tvs ?? I truly enjoyed HOTD-OVERKILL and Project terror on WII,,,can there be a portable version of Lethal Enforcers2 gunfighters in including a TV sensorbar ,,,

[@lawfullucyless6715]

@@wyldelf2685 and darkside

[@wyldelf2685]

@@lawfullucyless6715 oh yes yes, I still own Capcom's Darkside Chronicles,,, Big R.E. fan,,I consider "MemoriesOfALostCity-chapter",a better R.E.2 remake with most of the original voice-cast ,a much truer retread than the official turd they made for the PS4 and PC,,,

[@lawfullucyless6715]

@@wyldelf2685 😆. Turd is such a good insult. I recently picked up daymare. It was rmored to be a resident evil 2 remake that Capcom cease and desist, but when they sent the cease and desist they also contacted them telling them that they're already remaking resident evil 2 and that they could totally keep making their game just don't copy their game LOL.

[@wyldelf2685]

@@lawfullucyless6715 wait ,is Daymare the Unreal/R,E, mod remake ?? The one I'm thinking of Darkside Chronicles character models and most building structures and vocal audio from Darkside Chronicles and original RE2 and gave all of it life on Unreal3 game engine ,,, better looking than the official TURD if you ask me ,,,So how is Daymare is it RE or is it nutered ???

[@cocteaumusic]

The Evercade is such a sweet dose of nostalgia and doing games in collections is a great idea. It’s actually a capable device for some more graphically arresting games so hopefully they start getting some more PSone era games on it. Great video as always MJR! Hope you get to a million subs soon!

[@wyldelf2685]

I love the fact that they are officially licensed to make all this the fun of rom emulation without legal prosecution ,,,

[@BDBD16]

12:25, Also "Hoops" is a deeper reference, in the Indie game Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden Charles' Barkley's son's name is Hoops.

[@jonjongutierrez1606]

this piece of trivia is absolutely mind blowing 🤯

[@bandonov1]

I just started my Evercade collection. I can't wait to get these games.

[@miketendopower]

Well I'm glad I pre-ordered the founder's edition. Can't wait for all the new carts like the Renovation collection. All those expensive genesis games on one $20 cart..sold.

[@wyldelf2685]

It's just like a Genesis NOMAD ,,,oh wait it doesn't support 2nd player port,,,then toss it in the trash,,,,😒😒😐

[@wyldelf2685]

So you know ,at games handheld Sega flashback gives you over 80 built in games ,and make a file on the sd card called GAMES and load it with your best genesis bin roms, on the go or on a TV it's like a portable EVERDRIVE and it's licensed by SEGA ,,,

[@VEN0M415]

Simple is often the best, love the concept of these games, sometimes I feel modern games just shove so much in your face that it becomes a learning process rather than a 'jump in and have fun' scenario.

[@wyldelf2685]

Exactly, alot of these PS5 current gen titles controls are WAY over engineered ,,the graphics are so over detailed and real-life looking (except Mortal Kombat 11 plastic shiny fighters com-on Ed Boon)that titles have a much harder time standing apart,,,,

[@hils4228]

You are inspiring metaljesus. Take care, all the best from Montreal

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Rock on!

[@hils4228]

@@MetalJesusRocks 😂

[@marccashman960]

You are the Fred Rogers of gamming. I'm so glad I found your channel. Never stop please. Also I'm always curious of my KZbin Heroes: How are you doing?

[@HarlekinEO]

Disclaimer: The display isnt as sharp as you can see in MJRs video. It is a pretty bad display. But hey it costs just 69,- €. Maybe there will be a MCWill Mod anytime in the distant future XD. The stationary system cold be a better go.

[@lawfullucyless6715]

Why are his crisp? Is it manipulated? Or is that just is that just HD gameplay from elsewhere

[@HarlekinEO]

@@lawfullucyless6715 I think he captured the footage with his elgato, via the hdmi port and inserted it later on. The reasons, i just can guess. But he is the guy, who wants allways the best quality for his audience. In this case its kinda missleading.

[@lawfullucyless6715]

@@HarlekinEO absolutely I think the capture footage is absolutely beautiful and I think that evercade is cool with or without that quality. I definitely appreciate you saying though cuz I didn't think about it until I saw your comment.

[@VizIchi23]

The Evercade looks sick So want to check out the Vs version

[@kranibal]

A very underrated system for physical media enthusiasts!

[@MurrayNJ08]

Yup covered these on my Evercade Corner Podcast, plus info on the upcoming VS Console. Great stuff from the guys at Blaze!!

[@danb7601]

sick plug

[@Roughpictures]

Maby "City Connection" exist in the same world as "Mappy" on NES. They both have the same kinds of cats.

[@baroncalamityplus]

"Teams of Worms that are basically trying to blow each other (...extend paused..) off of the map" hehe... Anyways I'm waiting for the console to plug to my TV.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

This is what happens when you record video without a script. 😂

[@lawfullucyless6715]

I laughed too tehe.

[@chrisgardiner2215]

nice... I was in the kitchen and I was like "WHAT DID HE JUST SAY" lol

[@wyldelf2685]

@@MetalJesusRocks WHAT ?? You mean this stuff is scripted ?? damn ,there goes the magic,,,,

[@wasakawakawaka2028]

Me too, very funny 😆 😁

[@einokeskitalo3217]

Thanks for covering these! I'm no collector but I do find the idea of this system and having these games on cartridges quite appealing.

[@Essenceof]

MJR back on Tuesdays?? Sweet! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I released TWO videos today! Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJuuiKiJnpiNg8k

[@Essenceof]

@@MetalJesusRocks Go MJR GOOOO!!!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@PittsburghRecordingStudio]

“Teams of worms that are basically trying to blow each other… Off the map.” 😂😂😂

[@MarkSixbey]

Piko and megacat are the most enticing collections, and of course the Atari Lynx.

[@wyldelf2685]

Metal Jesus ,I come Bearing gifts of EMOJIS behold-🎸😄🐢😃🎼💩💩🤠🎨🎮🎮 ,I hope you enjoy them they were very heavy to bring to you,,,also the more lynx games the better ,rock on,,

[@wyldelf2685]

Long live the Atari Lynx ,,,,

[@fabrquila]

The Evercade seems to be getting more games than the Switch Online.

[@voiceranger2]

Both systems have Claymates!

[@duncanrathband5492]

@voiceranger2 and City Connection and Operarion Logic Bomb! Maybe they're cheap games to license!

[@TheOtaku031284]

I need an Evercade and that Jaleco Collection. Astyanax is my one of my all-timr faves.

[@Enkeria]

Soccer Kid for me was Marko's Magical Football on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive here in EU.

[@sheepsaga7235]

This is very cool! Argos are selling a premium pack for £80 with some great games included. Thnx for the video and notifying me on this handheld. I don’t like to use ROMS so it’s great that these are licensed.

[@TheSanctus17]

I am definitely interested in the Indie Heroes cart. Nice summary.

[@GuestZer0]

11:21 made me open my eyes in surprise… I did NOT expect a full 3D game on the Evercade.

[@absolutezeronow7928]

Yeah, the Evercade can do PS1 games (and possibly the Nintendo 64 as well).

[@James-gj8rn]

I literally had one of these delivered today 😊

[@stuntz0rZ]

I just purchased the entire collection. Wasn't easy tracking them all down a year later!

[@lawfullucyless6715]

Whoa cool!

[@danielemessina1979]

6:28 that's a perfect grenade, Worm 2 is an ex-worm!

[@nunyabiz2016]

This looks like an absolute breath of fresh air for the gaming community. Simple, pure, back to basics gaming at a fair price.

[@tech_jims]

After watching yours and John's review of the evercade, I picked one up and its wicked cannot wait for the sensible soccer cart coming soon 😀

[@razo100]

1:49 it looks like you were really panicked turning the pages 😂

[@chrisgardiner2215]

hahahaha the gap between "blow each other............. off of the map" CLASSIC : }===

[@Moravia90s]

I'll be super honest here. I own a big apology to the Evercade team. When I first heard about it I was highly confident that it would sink in the sea of cheap, clone, emulating consoles. Don't get me wrong, the concept sounded cool, but maybe it was the cynic adult inside me that grew to used to mainstream consoles (I've change since, but that is another story). Anyway, seeing the huge developer support and love it receives is awesome, so much support that I'm already planning getting one this holiday along with some carts. Evercade team, thank for show me how wrong I was.

[@cruachankeith]

Brutal Sports Football was an Amiga original, then a few years later was ported to the jaguar \m/

[@Mayhem_Cube]

I would purchase this for the simple fact I grew up on these games!

[@Mayhem_Cube]

@@lawfullucyless6715 Ok

[@ROADKILLPS3]

Glad to see a LITTLE bit of support from old school gamers! The Evercade Project is dope

[@schaffiourketaris2691]

You know Soccer Kid was also a SNES game although for some reason in North America it was renamed to 'The Adventures of Kid Kleets'.

[@Mr_Wheez]

Winter Challenge was better on PC, especially when it comes to the frame rate. Shame that we just got the Genesis/Mega Drive version. But since I have some nostalgia for it, I enjoyed it anyway.

[@spursman152011]

I like the look of that little handheld some good looking games too

[@Level1Sword]

It's kinda crazy that I never even realized what framrates were when I was younger. Probably was just easier to impress back then.

[@depressionpg8095]

i like your honesty (y) good reviews

[@_The_Worst_]

It's definitely great news for the gaming community...🤘🏼💯✔️

[@elliotpierson8350]

5:43 You have what?..

[@mvl71]

_off of the map_ you pervert ;)

[@flyingcumshot]

Brutal Sports Football was originally released on the Amiga, then ported to other systems, including the Atari Jaguar.

[@Retromaniapt]

@MetalJesusRocks let me correct you on one thing, brutal sports football wasnt published first on the atari jaguar, thats totally incorrect, it was originally published for the Commodore Amiga in 1993 ;)

[@rodrigopimentel9380]

A wonderful collection of Evercade games already! Wow!! Top Gear and Top Gear 2 were the most famous racing games in the 16bit era in my country, Brazil.

[@alluringming]

I wonder if creators of evercade will venture into more modern pixel/2d style indie games for their console at some point. They already doing good job with retro games and indie games that are based on retro style games. Be nice to see something like evercade playing some top pixel art and 2d games with them on the rom cartridges. I just love finding good indie games with physical releases with switch when i can. But i wouldn't mind seeing evercade doing that

[@axelvc8164]

I would also try to avoid cats while I'm driving my car, I mean i think it makes sense :D

[@SilentMott]

I think its a neat idea yeah but as a collector, I'd rather have originals. If I can't have originals, why not emulate on a bigger screen and on better hardware? I just don't get the appeal of this personally. Having these on a cartridge mostly feels gimmicky.

[@yerktheturk]

exactly what i was thinking, it’s definitely a great idea for people who just wanna enjoy the games. but from a collectors stand point it just seems like it isn’t worth it.

[@wyldelf2685]

The appeal of this is retrogaming "licensed emulation"so people don't feel like federal criminals,,in a pocketportable standard format ready to play out of the box,,also the powers that be are trying to trick people into COLLECTING licensed rom-players such as SNES mini and ATGAMES Sega flashback consoles ,,it's a campaign nostalgia marketing and also ROM-SHAMING to reduce pirating ,,,

[@pnvgordinho]

The Brutal Sports Football is an Amiga original.

[@nearvanaman]

I was going to comment the same but searched to see if someone else noticed. It's common for Amiga/ST releases to be incorrectly identified as DOS or console originals. Geographical reasons, I'd say.

[@Blackrock18]

Super Homebrew War seems a lot like Super Mario War. SMW is ridiculously fun with friends if you haven't tried it. I used to play it on my modded original Xbox.

[@mauryj.3415]

This video just makes me more excited for the Steam Deck

[@ARCWuLF]

Super E.D.F. is fun to a point, but is basically impossible to beat.

[@michaelb2westgaedu]

Well, just bought me an Evercade. Really didn't think it would take off like this, but happy to see it doing so well!

[@tdata545]

I'm glad they're actively supporting this. Good for them.

[@bland9876]

I still wonder why they didn't put some kind of multiplayer Link cable on this system that would have been so cool.

[@silverian]

Those last sports games reminded me of that there used to be 10 000 run version of Olympic sport event in Arcade Game Hall.

[@kjhoskins]

Love the Evercade. It's introduced me to so many games I've never played. Can't wait for the VS to come out. Thanks for the video, MJ.

[@ThePsychedelicCinema]

Ordered my Retroid Pocket 2 about two weeks ago. I'm so damn pumped to play a bunch of my favorite retro games 😍

[@GoodPunk]

Winter and Summer Challenge were actually great for MS Dos... too bad they didn't use those versions.

[@goemon74]

Worms armageddon is also a ps one release I think. So that's two ps one games already on evercade.

[@ffej4202]

Definitely interested in the evercade but I've already got a psp....

[@danielanderson9400]

Just bought the console and the indie heroes game. I only found out about it yesterday but I really love the Idea behind it, it's clearly a product of passion and I'm really excited to get my hands on one. However, the one thing I can't get down with is the design of the console itself, the red printed lines and light grey plastic makes it look super cheap, I'm sure it'll feel good enough in the hands but Imo it looks a lot like a plug & play console you'd find in a bargain bin. Maybe I'm missing something, or perhaps it could even end up growing on me, but as of right now I'd much prefer even just a plain white console with just the Evercade logo, maybe we'll be able to buy replacement shells in the future

[@joaorossi6684]

man, that's interesting af, I loved the numbered cartridge boxes, it really appeals to game collectors

[@CrazyBurger]

Great reviews, I do like the Evercade.. have to say I also love Doodle World and Flea. Very fun games to play. Definitely interested in the VS but unsure how successful this will be as we bought into Evercade as a handheld rather than a console.. not sure which I'd play more?!

[@GeneSimmonsBoots]

I've had two handhelds and both lose the HDMI connection really easily. Can't wait for the VS so that'll be a thing of the past.

[@CrazyBurger]

@@GeneSimmonsBoots I also had issues but recently got a new cable and made a massive difference

[@GeneSimmonsBoots]

Got a link to your preference?

[@CrazyBurger]

@@GeneSimmonsBoots Twozoh Mini HDMI to HDMI Cable... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08R9XWKXK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@GeneSimmonsBoots]

Thanks SO MUCH! I'll give it a go! I've asked before in previous posts, but nobody ever replied with their preferences. You are the first and a true gem. 😆 Sad to see my old cable Is so iffy. I bought it from China because it was red and i thought it would look cool with the handheld trim. LOL. Sigh. By the way, I LOVE your channel.

[@Granduppah]

Recently played Operation Logic Bomb on Switch Online. Kinda fun and unique.

[@EternalDarknessAboveTheBlueSky]

Awaiting Sega, Capcom, Konami, Square Enix

[@Ddarke11]

Love seeing manuals again and hey - stickers are always nice.

[@yamomnemboys1293]

I got the Indy collection enroute along with the VS in November. Great video!

[@raccooncitypolice7629]

Eliminator boat duel looks like cobra triangle

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Yep! My thought exactly.

[@rolandkatsuragi]

8:26 Implying you run over cats?

[@joemellon5444]

Have it and really enjoy it. I also have the vs system that will be out in Nov.

[@AE-hx7wy]

Winter Challenge on the PC was much better if i remember right, played it once or twice.

[@miguelmeza2nd]

Wow those are amazing!!! Something to look forward to!!!

[@jasonshiers5771]

I have an Evercade and all the cartridges they've released, really enjoying that feeling of nostalgia it creates, imo if Evercade wants to go next level it needs some of the better well known game labels like Neo Geo, Konami and so fourth.

[@obsoleteworlds]

Not really the following the comment about holding down the shoulder button to shoot in the same direction in Smash TV. With the SNES button layout you could shoot in any direction at any time regardless of which way you are moving. It's the same in Xenocrisis on Evercade.

[@KlausWulfenbach]

Forget Steam Deck, I need an Evercade when I can afford it!

[@Irraptured]

I'll take both lol, managed to reserve the highest tier steam deck for Q1 2022, but now this video has me excited for Evercade too

[@Dave-ce8co]

Debtor looks like spongebob lmao

[@GGRC]

This thing looks great, but that d-pad scares me...

[@samothgaming6326]

WORMS - GUNBOUND BRING BACK TIMES

[@MVLGAMING]

Very excited about these! Hoping when the Evercade VS console version comes out, you might be able to plug a USB mouse into it for the Worms games. That'd be cool!

[@captainz72100]

Have one, love it! New carts are always a good thing 😊

[@meltydogshit8743]

I would definitely pick one of these up if i knew the full list of Turn based rpgs it had.

[@francescosmith7859]

check out the piko 1 collection. I believe it has 4 rpgs (and the Immortal if you count that as a fifth) on it and I'm not sure any of the other cartridges have any.

[@meltydogshit8743]

@@francescosmith7859 Thanks for the info! I'll watch some videos on the collection.

[@francescosmith7859]

@@meltydogshit8743 No problem. I just finished playing Brave Battle Saga and I give that a thumbs up. It has a Breath of Fire feel to it. Canon Legend of the Gods is another one I want to check out as that looks similar to Shining Force.

[@meltydogshit8743]

@@francescosmith7859 That's crazy, plus I didn't think anyone else would like shining force, underated SRPG. The one similar to breath of fire sounds cool too.

[@bragelbytes779]

Pretty sure everyone learning basic unity game development has used assets from Foxy Land hahah. Cool to see it on a handheld!

[@kissthistwice5]

I love the Evercade & looking forward to getting these collections

[@jessem138]

I've put off collecting for handheld far too long. Have had my eye on Retroid for a while, Steam Deck might turn out to be good for emulation, and this is looks like a good option as well. Not to mention the Vita.

[@ronsilk6212]

Are there any RPG games on this system?

[@TrixR4Drumpf]

Yes, check out the first Piko Interactive Collection for the Evercade. There are a few solid RPGs on there.

[@RowanneIris]

Since Shut Up and Jam was mentioned, I'd like to suggest Barkley, Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden to anyone looking for a very "interesting" experience. =)

[@eadgbe13]

I am amazed to see Worms Armageddon! Love that game!

[@leapster]

Metal jesus, can you do a Leapster hidden gems video ♥️ 🙏

[@stee333]

What is the dungeon crawler game at the start and what cartridge is it on ? Thanks.

[@rioncitylife1917]

hi Metal Jesus, hi everyone " cool little handheld, good for a travel in the car ", :)

[@bilelbenameur5770]

sir can i ask you what does it means indie game for xbox 360

[@megazenn22]

15fps football game, very cool 👍

[@BrunoDPO]

It's great to see this cool handheld and all great games being released to it. I'm surely looking forward to buy one! About Summer and Winter Games, i used to have the PC version made by Accolade and looking back now it was a night/day difference comparing to the Genesis version. It would be cool in this case to have the best version possible of the game (through PC emulation).

[@coocoo956]

this just makes me want one of these even more

[@totengott3378]

whats that zelda looking game at the begining?

[@MetalJesusRocks]

It's called "Anguna" - check it out!

[@dni4292]

Ahh worms back in the day on my Amiga 500 making my own levels through paintbrush