Nintendo Power Time Machine Issue #2 | Castlevania II: Simon's Quest | NES Magazine Review 2

[@NESComplex]

Thanks for watching and subbing and everything. I'm just glad you enjoy what I've done and I hope future episodes will be as entertaining.

[@NESComplex]

Thank you for the kind words of support and encouragement. It's nice to know how many kind KZbinrs there are.

[@NESComplex]

Thank you. I plan on trying to get several of these made all back to back, but we'll see. Thanks for watching!

[@NESComplex]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy watching as much as I enjoy making them.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks for watching. I still love NP, but for some reason I would always lose issues in the mail.

[@NESComplex]

As you may know I went to CGE this weekend, but I also went back to work (I'm a teacher) so it may be a few weeks before I get a new NPTM episode up. Thank you for the encouragement though. it's nice to know you like these episodes.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks. That Time Machine quality was exactly why I wanted to do this series. I'm glad it has this effect on you.

[@NESComplex]

Thank you. I will try to keep making videos and hopefully I'll get better at it. I have big dreams for future vids.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Excellent video as usual!

[@HappyConsoleGamer]

Great video!!!! :D loved it!

[@NESComplex]

Thank you so much, bro. I really appreciate the encouragement.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks. I can't wait until I have like 20+ episodes of this and a person (myself included) can just travel through time via Nintendo Power. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@NESComplex]

I usually post videos on Sunday afternoon. I'm glad I was able to bring back a bit of your childhood.

[@NESComplex]

Yes you do! They are such a kick back chill way to relive the past!

[@frost5213]

aha this is nostalgia right here thanks man for bringing out my childhood. would read these at the grocery store while mom shopped and couldn't always get all the games

[@NESComplex]

Thank you so much! I'm already amazed that as many people watch them as they do! I'm just glad anyone enjoys them. lol. Thank you very much

[@NESComplex]

I wish I had edited the Mario with an axe part better and cut to the image when I said "Axe". Oh well.

[@NESComplex]

Haha... Maybe tonight... I am so thankful that nearly 1,000 people support what I'm doing. You guys rock!

[@NESComplex]

Episode 3 is almost done.

[@NESComplex]

Lol. That is a great compliment. I esteem Johnny very highly. He's truly a great guy. Thanks for watching, bro.

[@NESComplex]

I heard about that on Hit Reset Radio when Johnny was on their PodCast.

[@NESComplex]

Thank you for everything you said! I missed out on the issues leading up to the 64 (I have them now), but I didn't resubscribe until issue 111... the Bomberman issue! Strangely... that's my room number at school!

[@NESComplex]

Thank you so much Bobby. You are so kind and encouraging. I don't think I get to choose them...lol. If anyone from ScrewAttack or Retroware or anyone wants to contact me... i'd be very interested. Gamester already asked me to contribute to Gamester81 com. As far as focusing on one series over another... I do them all for different reasons. I'd be bored if I only did one type. I need to mix it up for my sanity. Plus some people like my other videos more than these. I'll keep it in mid though.

[@NESComplex]

Thank you. I actually just recorded episode 3. I just need to edit it. It will probably be the next video I upload.

[@jarnorautalahti9892]

This was my first issue! I had Castlevania 1 and 2, Bionic commando and Life force at that point and this issue was great! Thanks for these videos!

[@NESComplex]

I totally agree, but the gold (for me) is all in the nostalgia. I really get nostalgic for issues 1-150 or so... up through N64.

[@NESComplex]

I still await that day. I've only been through about level 5 or so, but maybe I'll give it another go!

[@NESComplex]

I'm almost done with issue 3... another day or two?

[@NESComplex]

Thank you so much, man. I really appreciate it.

[@NESADDICT]

Back for research and development lol, man you make it look effortless! New episode coming out soon!

[@joltzy]

Great video once again! Just wanted to say that I've introduced your videos to my 9 year old nephew. Basically you're the equivalent to him what saturday morning cartoons was to me in the 80's and 90's. I can honestly say that you would probably be part of my morning cereal as well. Right between The Munchichis and M.A.S.K. lol. Keep up the good work man.

[@TheAJohnPerez]

Great video i love the reviews you do of Nintendo Power they are very well done. Can't wait to watch more. Keep up the great work.

[@NESComplex]

I try to make them better, but I'm at the mercy of the contents of the issue and my little brain. lol. I hope I can continue to grow in my videos. Thanks again Nick.

[@NESADDICT]

I continued this series starting with issue 6 on my channel. I changed the name to RETRO REWIND! With NESComplex's permission of course!

[@SmashJT]

NES ADDICT jay!!!!!!

[@NESComplex]

Thank you. At least you didn't say the video was QBert barf. Did you notice that the barf was actually Master Ds exploded face?

[@NESComplex]

Thanks for noticing :)

[@NESComplex]

Ah those were the days! I haven't broken in a controller in a long time.

[@xminmatenx]

Sweet! I only got into NP around the time the 64 was released. Can't wait to see what some of the older issues had. Definitely telling my buddies about your channel... really well done and interesting stuff you got there! :D

[@NESComplex]

Rearmed was truly great... I kinda forgot about it.

[@NESComplex]

Things have certainly changed. I find some things about new NP that are interesting. Most notably, they're starting to look back at retro games a bit more. IMO this should be a regular feature.

[@seal3081]

why have I never heard of this channel until today. Just subbed.

[@lexluthermiester]

@NESComplex I know I'm watching them in reverse order, but man, these are good! Please do more!!

[@anthead666]

these videos are awesome please make more! totally nostalging tonight

[@blizzofozz]

Another great episode. They keep getting better all the time.

[@xminmatenx]

This series is awesome! Keep up the good work man.

[@gru3som3rick]

Great work on the new episode NEScomplex! Really enjoyed it! Thumb's up!!!!!!!

[@NESComplex]

No problem. I hope the way I mentioned you was good enough. I don't know what the heck I'm doing. Do you think Golgo 13 would still hold up today?

[@GothicXlightning]

that awesome thumbnail was made for me seeing Simon Belmont + RAD from BIONIC COMMANDO in it makes me very very happy nostalgic just working on a CV2 Simon's Quest no damage full playthrough now such epic under appreciated GREAT gothic game, one of my personal most dearest Castlevania of all times

[@NESComplex]

Thank you so much. It was an amazing evening even though I said so many bone head things. lol. I was sick and on the verge of blowing chunks during much of that episode, but when John "Gamester81" asks you to come on... you just don't say "no".

[@NESADDICT]

Now I'm just watching in prep for the glorious return!

[@NESComplex]

Thank you so much. I truly appreciate it! :)

[@NESComplex]

Okay... Thanks for clarifying.. at first I thought you meant something like: "Not this guy again". Lol. Thanks for subbing and watching, man.

[@NESComplex]

Thank you. Sorry I'm just getting back to you. Your comment got buried in the tidal wave! Thanks for the kind words. It means a lot!

[@NESComplex]

It's 2 episodes of Is It Fun away. Golgo 13 is coming!

[@NESComplex]

I'm actually sad... I guess you're right though. I'm only missing like 20-30 issues. most of them in recent years.

[@NESComplex]

Thank you! That means a lot!

[@CincySwagGamer]

Wow, you might just be the next HappyConsoleGamer. Great video.

[@blondeandy77]

Absolutely fantastic stuff again. Please keep it going! :)

[@NESComplex]

Yeah even in the states my parents couldn't afford the $15 per-year subscription. I finally got it for Christmas starting at issue 21 when Nintendo offered Dragon Warrior as a subscription bonus. I guess my parents couldn't pass that deal up! I used to read my buddy Jason's mags.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks bro. It means a lot!

[@HardAsBalls]

Heard you on AGG! Love your videos!

[@MadPanicGaming]

Awesome episode, man! You should definitely give Golgo 13 a try, it's pretty cool and the gameplay is varied.

[@NESComplex]

Jumblejunkie! What's up! I'm glad you value a good bow-tie. Thank you for watching my K-mart show. lol.

[@muhanc.a.9299]

Now you are playing with powder!

[@NESComplex]

Nintendo powder

[@NESComplex]

I have one in episode 3 as well. I love Dr. Who.

[@carlrygwelski586]

7:23 LOL the top half of the screen is illegible and they couldn't be bothered to take another photo

[@PiercedJedi]

I'm really enjoying your videos man, bow ties are cool! :) Thanks!

[@Alex_Miller1980]

Cool review, and those nintendo power magazine was great but damn expensive here in mexico I remember those times sneaking-reading at the local magazine shop, but we got our local translated version of that we called "club nintendo", and the EGM rags but damn expensive too.

[@NESComplex]

as you can see, mine's pretty beat up (at least the cover). People want way too much for individual early issues on eBay. The best way is to buy a big lot.

[@NESComplex]

I agree. I just said Golden Eye because many consider that their most important game and Grabbed by the Ghoulies may be their least important. I know what you mean. Rare used to be the top dogs in game development... now they've dropped off the map. Where are they? They should have stayed with Nintendo.

[@ryanphoenix]

0:39 Thank you Jonny! ;) 1:19 That is an intense cover. 1:43 Haha. Happy Thanksgiving from Mario! 2:20 Ah, gotta love the confusing game art not matching the actual in-game characters. :P 3:20 CastleVania 2 is hard to get into. I have beaten it before, and may end up playing it on my channel soon. 4:15 Haha. Even more confusion. 5:10 Bowties, oh yeah. ;) 5:28 Ah, Blaster Master. I remember loving it, but I try playing it now, I suck at it. :P 7:28 Bowties, oh yeah. ;) 7:52 Jonny shoutout! ;)

[@RE-LOOIE]

Wait, Charlie Sheen was "sane" at one point? o_O That's like saying Michael Jackson was black...just can't seem to remember such a time. LOL Life Force is always one that I've wanted to get. I love those classic shooters, and Legendary Wings and 1943 are some of my favorite games on the NES. Definitely need to seek out a copy of that game. Man, I wish I could go back to the days of the polkadot bow ties. I reckon I would look pretty fly with one of those :) Another excellent episode!

[@NESComplex]

My student teacher last year wore a bow tie all the time. He rocked it well... then he gave me an eBay gift card which bought me Sparkster on SNES. I agree by the way. Life Force is my favorite shooter ever. I have probably played it through 50 times. I use the code every time, but i don't care.

[@RetroR0bbie]

gota live nintendo power. excellent video, I can see how much time, editing, etc that go into this. great stuff bro

[@NESComplex]

Good point. I only have to do 285 more. lol.

[@sabres6481]

If I wouldn't have done so already, this series would have made me go out and buy a set of classic nintendo power issues. From nes to the snes, they were pure gold

[@NESComplex]

Thank you very much!

[@HaienTwitch]

The drawing of Dracula looks so goofy ^^

[@7thangelad586]

“Now you prossess the power. Nintendo Power.”

[@NESComplex]

Thank you so much!

[@NESComplex]

Thank you.

[@arashimiyazawa8165]

The blonde dude is Super Joe! He's the star of the Commando series, and the person you're supposed to be rescuing in Bionic Commando. Dunno why he's on all the promo art. Maybe he was a recognizable character or something back then? I remember being a bit confused about that myself when I was a kid.

[@adamloooong]

I know this video is monthssssss old but @NESComplex... have you played Golgo 13 yet? Its spectacular! I'll send you my copy if you haven't played it yet!

[@NESComplex]

Do you like Dr. Who?

[@NESComplex]

Wow. Thank you for the compliment. Sorry I'm just getting back to you. You comment got buried somehow.

[@TBTabby]

The TV section is so hilarious to look at today. The magazine was still in its experimental stages, and they were afraid they couldn't fill it with enough game-related coverage to keep kids reading, so they tried to appeal to their other interests as well...by picking three new TV shows even though the TV writers were on strike at the time. These shows are nearly forgotten today, with that article being one of the few records of their existence.

[@NESComplex]

Thank you!

[@NESComplex]

Thanks.

[@NESComplex]

Thanks a lot!

[@NESComplex]

Thank you

[@NESComplex]

I know. I just found out :(

[@azalin19751975]

Maybe I have'nt been searching enuff, but thank you for doing a review on Nintendo Power...What a great Idea...I live in S.W. Florida, and it's too hot for nin power magazines to survive down here...sometimes I'll even collect Dragon/Dungeon Mags to get my D&D fix...continue doing this....I would love to see more, caus i cant find any down here!!! Thanks AGAIN!!!!

[@SuperMetalHippoe]

Great video man! Ah, snake rattle n roll what a great game. I remember how hard this game was but what really stood out about it was the co-op feature. To this day I still haven't beaten that game from start to finish but I did make it to the last level and broke my controller when I lost lol XD

[@ScubaDiverPicker]

My favorite Nintendo Power cover of all-time.

[@EDFCentral]

Does he still make new videos. Last one was posted 9 months ago

[@NESComplex]

Thanks

[@NESComplex]

In a wibbly wobbly timey wimey sort of way. Don't blink... or wink the pupil and iris of your eye. lol.

[@TheJonnyKage]

Hard to say if Golgo would still hold up today, I would recommend giving it a try yourself, the cart only costs 3 or 4 bucks.

[@ThreeBitsShort]

Bionic Commando has always been one of my favorite NES titles, so underrated!

[@NESComplex]

I know... crazy, right? At the time I felt guilty for having it... like I was doing something wrong