Original Xbox Exclusive Games - Part 2

[@MetalJesusRocks]

*Games Shown:* Steel Battalion Shenmue II Nightcaster Greg Hastings Tournament Paintball Sega GT 2002 / JetSet Radio Future Kung Fu Chaos Yager Gunvalkyrie AMF Bowling 2004 Burnout 2: Point of Impact Developer’s Cut Hunter: The Reckoning Redeemer Bruce Lee: Quest of the Dragon Star Wars: Obi-Wan Fuzion Frenzy Forza Motorsport Tecmo Classic Arcade Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge Blood Wake Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller Toxic Grind

[@geraldperez2768]

I wouldn't normally buy X box, But just to play those exclusives? Yeah, I would get one.

[@Rift2123]

jet set radio future was just OMG so many memories absolutely fantastic game and soundtrac kand easily one of the best games ever released on the xbox

[@enemycoke]

No Stubbs the Zombie?

[@rickrude23]

I think he's going to do a part 3 enemycoke. I know he has the game, he really likes it, as do I.

[@davidgregory4602]

What's the best set up for the original Xbox? I'm currently running it through a hdtv via a scart cable. I'm getting quite a bit screen flicker at the moment. Thanks for any advice.

[@MizzahTee]

I remember that Bruce Lee game. Bruce Lee's family was wary about licensing stuff out to people and the makers of that game somehow convinced them. Needless to say that thanks to this abysmal game, we may never see anything officially licensed from *The Dragon* again :/

[@316whatupz]

But wasn't Bruce Lee in a UFC game? Then again, it's not entirely a Bruce Lee game. :/

[@Deep_wolf]

***** There is a BRUCE LEE PS4. It's kinda not cheap.

[@Mar-O899]

There was a pretty good Bruce Lee game out about a year later called Return of the Legend for the GBA.

[@Donscottgaming]

"Quest Of The Dragon" sucked,but not the worst game ever.

[@sigurdtheblue]

The thing I loved about XBox is how it had its own personality, like the Gamecube did (although Gamecube didn't really have enough original games for that personality to show). A lot of the games from this era had a dark and rough feel to them that felt authentic and personal. Out of the three consoles of the time, I would say XBox really shows the most personality and I guess that partially has to do with its connection with Sega - effectively being like a continuation of the Dreamcast. I also loved the controllers in this generation and the XBox looks pretty cool (but I think both were cooler on the Gamecube). The PS2 was definitely the most functional though.

[@versatilelord8893]

sigurdtheblue yeah bro the games for the og Xbox always caught my eye because they were these weird ass games that I've never heard of before but still wanted to play lol their library REALLY stood out in comparison to the others due to the originality

[@Abel-Alvarez]

the 6th generation of consoles all stood out each on their own and i love all four (gamecube,OG xbox,ps2, and dreamcast). sadly afterwards the ps3,ps4,xbox 360, and xbox one are all almost the same thing and hardly any games stand out (with the exception of the nintendo systems because they still keep it creative and weird, i love them).

[@ryanjackson7387]

I disagree the 360 had ton of games and variety too, I didnt own the PS3 long enough to say the samething as a fact but I'm willing to wager it did too. I do like the 6th generation the best overall. But 7th gneration was great too. The current 8th generation has dropped the ball which is why retro gaming is back in full swing.

[@angrymobsters1599]

@@Abel-Alvarez Not really true. Wii stood put cause by god it's Nintendo and its the Wii ffs 🤣 Ps3 had tons of exclusives like Kill zone Resistance, last of us, little big planet, and continuation of older franchises like sly 4, god of war, rachet and clank while also having one of the largest lightgun selection of games of almost any home console. Xbox had tons of amazing obscure shmups and fighters and obviously the awesome exclusives they had too plus the kinect which i dare say to this day was one of the coolest pieces of tech ever made and far ahead of it's time. That gen was truly the last gen to produce some level of creativity and unique console experiences. This era and xbox one/ps4 era are by far the weakest.

[@bryantnonya8704]

Gunvalkyrie is a fantastic game with excellent controls that just take some getting use to! With excellent boss battles environment and music, it goes as one of the most under-appreciated masterpieces to come out of team Andromeda AKA smilebit.

[@dutchweeks1]

I picked up Crimson Skies recently (after passing it up a million times before) SOLELY on your recommendation, and you were RIGHT! Its a really fun arcade flying game that just cheesy enough to appeal to the B movie lover in me. Thanks man!

[@Adrian-yp7nb]

Is it (sort of) like Crimson Dragon? Yes...?

[@مقاطعمتنوعة-ت4ن]

I remember playing crimson skie, that was over 10 years ago wow

[@patienthands]

Man I can't believe how many of these games I remember, and the feelings they bring up... Thanks for the video

[@j2jubangi]

Great video as always MJR. Other console exclusives for the original X-box that I wanted to share and had fun playing: Dead Man's Hand, Pariah, Star Wars Republic Commando, Armed and Dangerous, Scrapland, Still Life, Tao Feng, Gun Griffon Allied Strike, Curse, Gun Metal, Arx Fatalis, Advent Rising, Deus Ex The Invisible War, Land of the Dead, Stubbs the Zombie, and Call of Cthulu.

[@BOYD1981]

Republic Commando for the Xbox is awesome, still waiting for that sequel... And there's also Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay which is an amazing licensed game, and the port of Half-Life 2 is very impressive.

[@adamsdownfall]

Good points. They weren't exclusives but certainly better on Xbox imo. Jedi academy was great too

[@BOYD1981]

adamsdownfall MJR was ignoring the fact that some of the games were available on PC, and if it's good enough for MJR, it's good enough for everyone else :P The Xbox was basically a PC itself, and most of the games that are also on the PC have the Xbox config files I know Half-Life 2 and Butcher Bay are both available on PS3 and 360, but they're only available as part of collections. They were exclusives for that generation of consoles (although I would really loved to have seen a PS2 port of Half-Life 2).

[@Ponimaju]

If I wanted to play Butcher Bay nowadays, I'd grab the 360 Riddick game which has an HD version of that game included. Should be the best way to play it on console for those interested.

[@aallen73]

KOTOR. Still waiting on next gen sequel or remake of that one.

[@kjj367]

still waiting ?

[@CEO100able]

What about Midtown Madness 3? That one was the best!

[@woodycole2730]

I love Midtown Madness 3 on the original Xbox

[@kylegam3broz9]

Nice part 2! I love Kung Fu Chaos and Crazy Taxi 3. Fusion Frenzy was also fun during parties. One that you didn't mention that I really like is Toejam & Earl 3.

[@MisfitMods]

I'm starting my original xbox collection and watching your videos are really helping me. And you've really helped me get into retro gaming, games don't feel right today, like on the Xbox one. For some reason I just can't enjoy games on it, I hope to enjoy it sometime in my life but the older consoles are definitely for me as of right now.

[@supermahmoud]

Happy you mentioned that Sega supported original Xbox by releasing a lot of great games on it, it was a huge move. also Crimson Skies is such an awesome game I really enjoyed it and it was a surprise. Absolutely recommended.

[@alan419barriga]

the orginal xbox was a golden age for console games. Those exclusives were all so different and fun.

[@greenprimalranger]

As soon I finished watching this video, I went onto eBay and bought Blood Wake and Crimson Skies. They're both amazing fun Thanks for the recommendations +MetalJesusRocks

[@blink-cn5ts]

My favorite game was on here Jet Set Radio Future

[@blink-cn5ts]

well for the Xbox

[@FraggyTheFrag]

Robotz09 loved to made my own graffiti and painted on a wall...

[@richardg5301]

Glad you included Gunvalkyrie. That game was THE reason I purchased an XBOX back in 2002. There wasn't a whole lot out for it besides Halo at the time, but the Gunvalkyrie demo I played made me want an xbox so bad. The biggest problem with the game I didn't feel was even the controls but the lack of shadows under the character to help you see where you're going to land on the harder jumping parts into the game. I still play it now and then. If you like hard action/platforming games, it's definitely worthwhile. I remember reviewers either loved it or hated it, so if you can, play it beforehand unless you find it cheap. Crimson Skies, awesome game, lots of time spent playing 4 player splitscreen.

[@hellsgameroom3560]

no Fable?

[@saintl4832]

on the part 1

[@itchin4scratches]

also not exclusive..

[@zebdawson3687]

2 things: first, the original Fable absolutely was an exclusive when it launched in 2004, you can read about it here or do your own research if you don’t find Wikipedia adequate enough [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fable_(2004_video_game)]. It wasn’t until a year later that they released an extended version of the game called Fable: the Lost Chapters on Xbox and Windows, making the extended version not an Xbox exclusive, but still a Microsoft exclusive. And second, I just watched part 1 of these videos and I don’t recall Fable being in it, but maybe I missed it. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Edit: I went back and double checked. Fable is not in part 1 of this series, Saint L.

[@KazPLAYGaming]

i think it's safe to say MJ restrained from using a lot of known titles... that's why you don't see HALO for example in these videos, since a lot of people already know of them

[@TheCompletionist]

I think the fact that not a lot of people are collecting for the XBOX right now is probably the reason why this system will be one of the last systems I'll collect for. It does have a few anime style games I'm interested in, but thankfully the amount of games I want for that system are incredibly small. I'm in no rush to start collecting for it.

[@KINGDUDE74]

What no Kameo Elements of Power? I really enjoyed this underrated game. Love all the different characters you can play with their special powers. Maybe a third Original Xbox exclusives video is needed.

[@HatesStupidPeople194]

jet set radio future is one of my favorite games of all time! So many memories playing it multiplayer with a buddy too. Great list man!

[@qbanb8582]

I absolutely love Shenmue 2. If only 3 would get made, my life would be complete.

[@RenzoAmorin]

Your life is complete now 😉

[@mr.createnewcomposition5770]

I'd better point this out. JSRF is not a sports game. It's more of a stunt game, but has a very unique style to it. For those of you who don't know, This is a reconstruction of the original Dreamcast title, Jet Set Radio, or Jet Grind Radio in North America. That version is an arcade type game. The two games are extremely different.

[@qbanb8582]

I think orginal xbox was an amazing console. No question I played it more then the PS2 and GC during that time period.

[@pm5k00]

Raze's Hell is my favorite original xbox exclusive. everyone needs to check it out.

[@Mrmando369]

So many good memories on the original Xbox.

[@samfrito]

The OX (original Xbox) is a fine system and got me into collecting unusual titles. Great video. I would add a few of my faves to your list, but i want to commend you for how well you always cover the OX. My list of "onlies" Morrowind Iron Phoenix Tao Feng Sudeki Ninja Gaiden original one Crash and Burn Pirates of the Carribean by Bethesda Jade Empire Toe Jam & Earl 3 Project Gotham Fable and more. I am glad gamers will not forget the original Xbox and collect for it.

[@pelipetteri1]

I have Shenmue 2 on original Xbox with that movie disc and all. It came to europeans too to Xbox, not only for USA. I have never played Dreamcast version but i think that Shenmue 2 runs better on Xbox because it has more power, and for that, the whole game is only on one disc. ;) Sega GT was pretty nice racing game, and hunter the rekoning was fun coop game. I just miss old times. :/ Nice video again. :)

[@OneBadRudeBoy]

I was about to say that I believe that Shenmue was also released for the Dreamcast. And the US didn't get Shenmue 2 for the XBOX just europe and japan. I got it for the xbox too awesome game! I wishing I had it for the Dreamcast so I could transfere my Data from Shenmue 1 but yeah ... maybe someday I ll find it.

[@drunkensailor112]

Rämpyttäjä dreamcast version actually looks better through vga and you can use your shenmue 1 savefile which is a definitive must.

[@NeoDeXeno]

Star wars Kotor and Ford Racing 2, I remember they were my first Xbox games ever and they were Freaking awesome 👍🤟👍

[@Kadjius]

Hey Metal Jesus, great video as always! I don't know if you've tried Sudeki (has probably already been mentioned in the comments like a million times). But it's a great action-RPG, published by Microsoft I think, and I remember it as one of my favorite games for the original Xbox. Anyways, keep up the amazing work!

[@Master-Mo]

I loved Sudeki too!

[@gordon4reeman]

YESSS Hunter the reckoning especially redeemer were a LOT OF FUN! hahaha brought back some epic memories! i remember one of the enemies would still crawl after you after being blown in half, for some reason that made us laugh so hard back in the day

[@Dirk93]

Shenmue II is an amazing game I'm glad you mentioned it :D

[@blondeandy77]

Am I right in thinking you now have a selection of intros? If so, it adds an extra element to an MJR video where I'm always taking a risk of spitting out my dinner/drink if the cross-trainer section makes the cut. Funniest thing ever and quite dangerous with the element of surprise!

[@BaoZakeruga]

Ahhh bloodwake. As a kid I used to sneak in my brother's room when he was out and play it for hours on end.

[@MrDebauch]

yeah and that secret boat soccer mode was awesome... the team that made bloodwake went on to make hydro thunder hurricane for the 360 which is also awesome.

[@Aegelis]

Yay! Got to hear the Mrs. on this video! Oh yeah, and the X-Box exclusives were great too ;-)

[@esmokez95]

Sega gT jet set radio future and nfl fever were my first three games I had that double pack and loved it

[@richardg5301]

Shenmue 2 lots of people got on the Dreamcast. There were cheap region free boot discs you could buy at the time (DC-X and CDX) and get the game imported easily from Lik-Sang I believe.

[@The_RadicalOne]

Rebecca on drums!! Yeah!!!

[@xbinxpurp6118]

she called us bitches lol

[@roccaturi]

"Mrs. Metal Jesus!" XD The only thing better than that would be "Mrs. Metal Jesus' Maze Madness" for the N64. Love these console-specific lists for hidden gems, best of, and exclusives. Also love for the original Xbox, the only non-Nintendo console I've owned during a console's natural lifetime. There was a huge amount of diversity and creativity in the library of that machine, something I don't think Microsoft managed to retain for its two successors.

[@grungelives]

Odd world Strangers Wrath is the most underrated game on this console Gets no love But was one of my favorite games when I got an xbox

[@aceTeleMundo]

thanks bro helped a lot had to school somebody on Xbox trying to say there games was wack and this video sure did help

[@Tim3888]

Kinda wishes Sudeki and Armed & Dangerous were included in the video. I know they were available for pc but still great games for xbox that were not available on gamecube or ps2.

[@nikkis.2066]

Crimson Skies:High Road to Revenge, Otogi 2, Oddworld Stranger's Wrath and Halo 2 were my favorites to own! Wish I had gotten Blinx and Hunter game D:!

[@paulrippcord506]

Stubbs the Zombie: Rebel Without a Pulse? Created by ex-Bungie founder: Alex Seropian. It uses the same engine from Halo: Combat Evolved. It's a game where you play as a revenge seeking zombie in this 1950s style retro-futuristic utopia. You infect the citizens, possess them and you can use your organs as weapons. It also had a great soundtrack of covers done by a ton of alt. rock and Indie alternative bands like Cake, Death Cab for Cutie, The Flaming Lips, etc.

[@torgogorgo1888]

I played Blood Wake quite a bit as a kid, I need to grab it again. I remember it being a ton of fun. I thought you might add Stubbs the Zombie, but I know you covered it already.

[@Donscottgaming]

You deserve 3 million subscribers Metal Jesus! 🤘 The original Xbox is AWESOME 😎

[@TheSparrow002]

you ROCK Metal Jesus! :D great video as always!!

[@Hogo69]

Crimson Skies! I love that game. Would love to see a remake or sequel.

[@Parkast]

I love crimson skies too!

[@dondebias1472]

love coming home from work to some MetalJesus keep it up and rock on sir!

[@gadgetts5342]

Nostalgia! I think I must've played most of these games in demo form that came with the Official Xbox Magazine. Most played games were Jet Set Radio Future and Kung Fu Chaos :)

[@sspagnola831]

I really like how you put game play in your review and hidden gem videos. I appreciate it a lot! helps me to decide if i want to pick it up or not.

[@BloodyMindX]

Your videos make my day. this Friday just got a lot better and now I'm gonna have to hit the stores to find some hidden gems this weekend because you always introduce me to something new metal Jesus rocks!

[@spicydeath82]

glad to see crimson skys high road to revenge in there. that game was awesome. another good bmx bike game was dave mirras free style bmx 2. played that one a bit. sound track on it was pretty good too.

[@2nmingo]

i just bought an origianl xbox online. as a kid i never owned one so i feel kinda left out im about to get into it and get tons of games for it if i can. the same thing with the ps 2

[@ghostisblack]

+IHeartGaming go to goodwills and especially half price books if you have one near you, lots of cheap games in these places. I got crimson skies for like $2 complete at hpb.

[@Nick-hl6fg]

i was just gonna say goodwill lol

[@justsomeguy8385]

I can't believe you made a 2 part video about this and still left out so many exclusives.

[@justinmerola1991]

I think Knights of the Old Republic is a definite must for the system. I know it's on PC as well, but man was that a great game.

[@cyde79]

Dave Mirra BMX was a fun game back in the day, never played the XXX edition though.

[@TF267]

Loved the original Xbox, good times.

[@jonny5329]

i bought shenmue 2 for the dreamcast off of a friend here in canada back in the day. its the European version and it came with a boot disk in order to be playable on N.a. dreamcast.

[@illyanayurievnashcherbina6530]

Can we expect to see PlayStation 1 or PlayStation 2 exclusive games? I just started collecting for the first two PlayStation's and it would be nice to know what games are only on PlayStation. Great videos though, I'm impressed you managed to pull off the quality of this video and still cover all of those games!

[@Heffy_Boi]

I really like the new intro, man!

[@adamsdownfall]

Man, Shenmue is really special game. If nothing else I hope they do a hd port

[@giannipoopoopants]

FREAKY FLYERS YO!! I cant remember if it's exclusive but it's definitely the first game I thought of while watching this video. That and Circus Maximus. Only the best co-op combat horse chariot racing game on the original xbox!

[@buggy682]

I really enjoy this kind of videos!Nice! 👌🏼

[@Dementiablack3190]

Kung fu chaos is my fav xbox game it is best with 4 players me and my friends played the crap out of that game, and fusion frenzy.

[@mjxbox]

thats was one of my fav games too. fun fact: Kung fu chaos was Ninja Theory first game. they was called Just Add Monsters until 2004.

[@taylorjordan2178]

I think I'm the only one who played the crap out of, and actually loved the Bruce Lee and Star Wars Obi-Wan game lol

[@KoTM25681]

Tecmo Arcade Collection only came out on the Xbox because at the time Tecmo had an exclusivity deal with Microsoft as Ninja Gaiden and DOA were exclusive to the system..

[@micwiz]

i remember the original crimson skies, such a great game

[@RookerVision]

Part 2.. YES... Good list of games. I was always a PS2 guy, and still think PS2 has better exclusives, but I prefer the XBOX due the the Graphics. Any game that's on ps2 and xbox, I get for xbox

[@Jabler-]

There was a pretty decent hack and slash game called Magatama that was only for the Xbox in Japan that was Microsoft's attempt to market specifically to them. It's a simple although extremely difficult game. Not much of a language barrier, Orochi's powers are easy to figure out through trying them out.

[@GlassICE]

I just came back to this video to find good games for my recently serviced Original XBOX, my friend just changed the Capacitors and, upgraded it's hard drive, also Conponent video out so, it's a new born XBOX I just wish u placed a bit gameplay into these Ow, wait, you did for some of them Thanks

[@aalecmmcgrory930]

7:00 ok graphics and gayplay!

[@DariusMakesContent]

Alec McGrory yep hear it lol

[@raztendo3540]

I have always denied any xbox space in my game room, but recently I changed my mind.....so these vids works wonders MJR!! ;) ...thanks mate

[@StephanS]

Im not sure but i think "Crash" is also a Xbox exclusive title... a very fun race game, where you have to destroy the opponents... only downside: very long loading screens (1-2 minutes each level)

[@garagemdotipo]

I have an original xbox with a 2gb hard drive. That's the best way to preserve your game collection. Just install the games on it and your good to go^^

[@Hijynx87]

Oh man, I played the shit out of Crimson Skies on XBL. Too much fun, too bad that's impossible to do now. The orig xbox had so many great online games.

[@harrydiplock6915]

Loving the Shenmue 2 mention Metaljesus! One of these days I will have to get my shit together and send you my various UK 8-bit computer copies of H.E.R.O! Atari 800, Commodore and even Speccy! would love to see a cross platform review!

[@MrMoneyclips]

I like this. I would like to see more "Exclusive to Various Systems" videos

[@dwcjr327]

There are definitely games missing from this list. Not sure off the top of my head all of them exactly, but to name a few there is Grabbed by the Goulies, the sequel to Steel Battalion, the 2 Oddworld games, Capcom VS SNK SVC Chaos, both Dead or Alive 3 and Ultimate and the 4 exclusive Dance Dance Revolution games. This also doesnt include the Xbox games that are also on PC, but you stated that yourself. I still think they's be nice to mention as most console gamers don't play on PC

[@djandreal]

DOA 3?!?!? DOA ULTIMATE??! c'mon man, these games needed to be mentioned.

[@bobbymillionaire1825]

very cool - much success with the band.

[@Bubblun1]

Tecmo Classic Arcade WAS released on the PS2, albeit only in Japan as Tecmo Hit Parade.

[@UenoLocker54]

Unreal Championship was amazing when old live was still around.

[@deathtone1614]

Great video like always

[@SKazclaw]

The amount of hours we put into Fuzion Frenzy, best party game ever!

[@danielmoyer7994]

I love Tecmo Classic Arcade and it's backwards compatible with the x360... as long as you drop your resolution for 480.

[@zachross8081]

my top 10 best original Xbox games 10 project gotham racing 1 & 2 9 Robotech Battlecry shrek 2 8 NHL 2004 amped 1 & 2 7 AMF Bowling 2004 SSX 3 6 NHL 2005 Saga gt 2002 5 Jet set radio future 4 Burnout 3 NHL 2K3 3 Crimson Skies high road to revenge 2 Fusion Frenzy madden NFL 2004 1 Star Wars Battlefront 1 & 2 NFL 2K3

[@Alfred6009]

Another great vid man! You are the best! Take care!

[@markrobinson6396]

Kung Fu Chaos was my second fave xbox game! (fave was Snooker 2003)

[@patrickvalmont]

I was impressed when I played Forza, after years of playing Grand Turismo 2, Forza made me feel right at home. I believe you missed PROJECT GOTHAM 1. I don't believe this was released anywhere, awesome games with crash physics. I miss the hell out of it.

[@lupianwolf]

I think you missed Arx Fatalis and American McGee's Scrapland. Great video though, showed me some games I've never heard of

[@gamecubeps2xboxnostalgia559]

star wars obi wan was the shit I loved that game

[@ZekeGraal]

I'm picking up an original Xbox tomorrow for a great price with 4 controllers (one a Duke!) and 9 games. Including JetsetRadio Future / GT2002, Knights of the old republic, and time splitters 2. All for 60 bucks. I already got a ton of old games I never got to play as a kid (I was a GameCube kid), as well as a DVD drive because my soon-roomate and I are going to play the CRAP out of it, and it's a launch model with the crappy drive.

[@jacobwilkins8761]

It's a shame that games that were also ported to PC were not included on this list. Knights of the Old Republic 1 and 2 and Halo 1 and 2 really were the titles that made the XBOX better in my eyes, and all four of those games are all superior to any of the titles listed here.

[@cjg725]

So I just re-watched both of these videos as I have been collecting OG Xbox (and 360) exclusives lately. Out of all the games on both videos I am only missing 4 and I doubt I will get Steel Battalion because I don't want the controller. One of the other 4 is on the way to me and I will get the other two.

[@therealgamecrazy3732]

NHL Rivals 2004 to me was a great hockey game and as far as im concerned it only came out for the xbox

[@wolverine9632]

MotoGP was a great Xbox exclusive game

[@becomeanolive1637]

I didn’t see the video yet but Mad Dash is an excellent exclusive for Xbox, animal racing

[@philippelafortune2873]

Was Iron Phoenix covered? That's another exclusive for the Xbox.. good game too!