Our Backlog 4 - Are These Games Any Fun? - Game Sack

[@manmonkee]

Hi guys, I actually worked on SEGA Manx TT, glad you like the graphics cos I did them. As for the control, it's an arcade convertion so SEGA wanted it to control exactly the same as the Arcade, we also wanted to put another track in BUT again, it's an arcade convertion so they wanted it the same. In the Arcade it was a lot of fun but you were controlling it by sitting on a full size motorbike replica, you leaned from side to side to turn it. Oh well, I remember it with fondness because i got to work in Australia and Haneda because of it and every arcade TT unit in those area's probably still have my name as the top score. :)

[@manmonkee]

@Growing Perspective I jokingly said an inflatable one , why not, I've ridden inflatable things before ,,,,,,,,,

[@reppy]

That's really cool. I'd never seen this game until now and thought, "Wow, that game looks great! Maybe they spent too much time working on a bad ass graphics engine and then when it came time to make levels -- whoops, ran out of time!" Of course, it makes sense now.

[@manmonkee]

@@reppy Inflatable sex toys apart we did a few bits and pieces with SEGA, our company had bought an Australian company called Tantalus, they had developed a shit kicking Saturn engine that just wacked out those " 3d deformed sprites" poly's, hence the contract ( same engine did House of the Dead). Games are a business, you do what you need to do as cheap as possible, sorry but extra levels, more money, which nobody wanted to spent.

[@brandinsaurusrex]

manmonkee I love ManxTT. My wife and I still play it and Sega Rally every once and a while and have a blast

[@GameSack]

It's too bad Sega didn't let you put in another track. Or anything to help give the game more variety. I'm amazed they made a game based off of that one race to begin with.

[@dryerlint17]

Release vids late Sat night when a lot of people are drunk. Forgot they watched it so they watch again on Sunday. Genius.

[@danzig3764]

dryerlint17 I do exactly that!!

[@gc8972b]

awesome

[@RetroCore]

Manicks TT 😂. The game's announcer pronounces the game correctly. Its based upon a race in the Isle of man off the UK. Its also an arcade game. I seriously think its way better than Hango On GP 95.

[@LargeGSX1400]

@@danthemanic8479 he never said it was.

[@ShaunHickox]

Was going to point out the same. :D

[@LargeGSX1400]

@danthemanic, Pfft deleted your comment. Wimp.

[@mmmsome]

Yep, people/stuff from the Isle of Man are "Manx". Like Manx cats.

[@DanielAyy]

Who knows? Manx TT BOTP one day?

[@JomasterTheSecond]

I'd call a few of these hidden gems but I really don't want Metal Jesus to break into my house through my window and start shooting a video.

[@wolfpacsyxx]

Most Deadest Pool of em All. Lol he might start begging for more money even though he makes a killing from KZbin and Patreon he’s such a dirt bag

[@wolfpacsyxx]

Poison right wtf is he he doesn’t even play the games he talks about, begged for money for a trip for his friends and himself and broke the GameCube blamed it n the maker. News flash if you flip any disc system upside down while it is playing a disc it can break the system, happen with a 360 just turning it from flat to upright.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I’m watching you right now through the window. What’s for dinner? ;)

[@JomasterTheSecond]

Get outta here, Metal Jesus! I'm busy eatin' burgers!

[@efwefwef4747]

He’s too busy half assing his house Reno

[@dimitripapadopoulos5180]

You know who is incredible? Gamesack Joe and Dave are incredible. You two have made a consistantly awesome show for so many years with zero bad episodes. You are incredible. I recomend gamesack to everyone.

[@seanmyster6]

The only episode I might consider "bad" is their first Nintendo 64 episode, as it focused almost entirely on the racing genre and I felt that it failed to do justice to the N64 library. (Though they rectified it later with Nintendo 64 Part 2)

[@TheSpiT4201]

Totally agree !! Easily THE best retro oriented game show ever. They should be on TV.

[@dimitripapadopoulos5180]

@@seanmyster6 I love racing games so to me it was great. I judge by quality not by what style of games I prefer. but to each his own.

[@seanmyster6]

@@dimitripapadopoulos5180 I love racing games, too. I just think that a console overview that focuses almost solely on a single game genre is a poor representation of the console.

[@AlucardsQuest]

The first say 10-20 episodes are where they were finding their feet, and aren't bad per say... but had some hiccups here and there. Mainly in the delivery of their voice overs, but that improved very quickly.

[@The_RadicalOne]

“They killed Him!” 😂 I couldn’t t stop laughing, I’m going to try this game out tomorrow

[@Noahgames123]

"Exit denied"!

[@vizuz]

That intro is ... something.

[@Mospen]

There is nothing like those early FMV sequences. Awesome!

[@Hijynx87]

Poor kid had to see his fathers grizzly death just a few feet away.

[@legacyteam5581]

Wouldn't his hand have gotten burned from touching his father's badge after that fiery explosion?

[@danthemanic8479]

The Isle of Man is a real life British TT road race. Manx is derived from the name Man, not manix. The game pronounces it correctly.

[@n_n_n_n_n_n]

Joe, try the original PC release of Broken Sword, the puzzles you were complaining about (at least those you showed in the video) were added for the new directors cut version. The original doesn't have any of those mobile game style puzzles. The sequel, The Smoking Mirror is also fantastic.

[@mdqp2]

Yeah, the director's cut really is a mixed bag, the added puzzles aren't on par with the original content, and the portraits look a bit out of place, if you ask me. It also removed a few jokes and interactions from the originals (no poop joke in the modern era of gaming T_T), which is a pity because some of them were actually fun (I guess they couldn't remaster the sounds for those or something?). Also, playing it on the Wii probably didn't make it any easier. XD

[@sjake8308]

It was also released on the PSX. The Monkey Island style point and click games weren't really my cup of tea, but I had an ex girlfriend who loved Broken Sword. Though it was kind of tilting to hear Joe describe it as being 'like Phoenix Wright'. :P

[@lordjolly2267]

There's nothing better than enjoying some fresh midnight sack on a Saturday night...Oh yeah and Game Sack uploading is cool too!

[@skins4thewin]

I just continue to be impressed by you guys. If there were still Video Game based TV shows, you guys would be the best ones for the job. You guys are just the best gig of your type on KZbin. Keep up the fantastic work yall!

[@vaporwave2345]

You guys are the best. When i watch and enjoy every single video you guys have made i feel like not only am i learning something but im enjoying the experience along with both of you. Thanks to Dave and Joe for quality content that always delivers.

[@musickid43]

Fun fact: Disney has a rule that both of Mickey's ears must be visible at all times when he is on screen. This is so he creates the familiar 3 circle silhouette to make him recognizable. Go back and watch the Epic Mickey part again and you will see what I mean when the camera rotates around him.

[@RobotacularRoBob]

Now that you've pointed it out, it looks incredibly bad, like in early 3D games where 2D images always face you to give the illusion of 3D. At 23:04 he is facing completely left and his ears make it look like he has a rounded two-part mohawk. WTF Disney...

[@badbirdkc]

The name Gianna has a very different meaning to me... Also, I've heard that the Saturn racing wheel makes those games infinitely more playable.

[@Burning_Typhoon]

terrible snowy weather outside... And... an episode of gamesake when I get home. Sweet!

[@DJFace147]

Thanks guys, I usually find a game or two in your videos that I wouldn't have thought of playing otherwise! Deadly Creatures in this case.

[@Stone8age]

Original Broken Sword was released on PS1along with PC back in 95 or so. The game and its sequels are awesome.

[@SpeedySPCFan]

I was going to say this. It's probably best to play it on a computer - the Steam version of the game is $6 and runs on WIndows/Mac/Linux.

[@heikieesmaa]

The bundle of 5 Broken Sword games is 3-5 USD occasionally.

[@raphaelturtle4146]

The playstation versions have some wicked load times. Go pc

[@FloridaEbikes]

Over 10 years and over 5 g/f later Game Sack still there for me

[@azure1259]

You guys deserve millions of subscribers and for the entire catalogue of episodes to be shown on Amazon Prime with you both getting paid. Amazing quality and consistency.

[@Sinn0100]

Wow, I never heard of that store before. We didn't have anything like that here in Florida... that I knew of. I love hearing the guy talk about 32-inch big screen TVs. I can't remember the last time I went shopping for a screen that small. ;)

[@georgerodriguez6720]

Thanks for all of your content guys! You have no idea the enjoyment it gives me. Hope all is well in RL. Peace!

[@superpaul79]

I pretend Joe and Dave are my friends.

[@i_shoot_stuff]

You may need better friends

[@PunchineloPow]

I pretend they are my dad's!

[@Casanuda]

Can you pretend to be my friend?

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

Thay don't really exist, their real identities are the really pissed off nerd and Bob cornhole 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@raphaelturtle4146]

I pretend they're real boys

[@reagandow850]

AwwwYeaaah!!! It’s 2:30 am a d Game Sack just dropped!! I’m so happy!!! 😊 “Waggle, Waggle, Waggle”

[@Speedkingfox0007]

Manx TT was amazing. Played and finished it with the Saturn wheel. I did the same with the original Wipeout

[@rjjm88]

Machinae Supremacy is amazing. Enjoy discovering them!

[@LupusRexRgis]

Game Sack makes Sunday mornings (in Europe) great again twice a month.

[@RetroGamePlayers]

Deadly Creatures is one of my favorite Wii games, so much style

[@AgsmaJustAgsma]

I eagerly await for THQ Nordic to announce a remaster of the game.

[@adamphillip5305]

Its also in my backlog, got it for 99p a couple years ago. Really wanna play it but i can't be arsed to set the Wii up.

[@JimEXP_]

Wow that CrimeKillers intro was deep and hilarious at the same time. The voice acting made it so much better lol

[@robsmors]

Some fresh Sack to start my sunday, Thanks guys! Love you!

[@CalebMichaelRiley]

Deadly Creatures contains more brown than a Taco Bell bathroom. Splendid video gents.

[@TonyDeCoste]

Watching on the east coast, wind is picking up but I've got my storm chips and a new episode of Game Sack, if my power goes out in the next 26 minutes I'll be pissed!

[@Valhallian]

"get deep into this tonight" That's gold, Joe! Gold!

[@thebristolbruiser]

It's Manx. Manx refers to The Isle of Man. So someone from the Isle of Man is Manx, for example. The actual Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is one of the oldest and most famous motorcycle events in the world.

[@GameSack]

And does not make for a good videogame...

[@chainsawhappygerbil]

not when sega are involved anyway..........

[@RetroCore]

@@chainsawhappygerbil Sega didn't develop the Saturn port. That was by Tantalus. The arcade Max TT is fantastic. Massive screen with a bike to sit on. Controls just like Super Hang-On.

[@chainsawhappygerbil]

yeah i played the ass out of manx tt in the arcades with a bunch of fellow biker mates back in the 90s, before that it was namcos suzuka bike game which also never got a decent home conversion to my knowledge, snes version was woefully lacking. had huge hopes for both saturn hang on and saturn manxtt but they were both very dissatisfactory, manx is a bit better with the analogue but it was still very poor

[@mmmsome]

@@GameSack The arcade version with the bike unit was more fun... there have been two or three other Isle of Man TT bike games in recent years - the most recent came out last year on PS4 (TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge) - a slight improvement.

[@slaytanicsabbath]

Retail Archeology just did a video on a Fry's that used to be an Incredible Universe and he talks about it a bit if you want to relive it more.

[@user-dp3jc3mr2j]

Great show topic. Keep it up. I have a backlog building too. Glad it’s a common “problem.”

[@marmaluke]

Machinae Supremacy (pronounced Machine) are incredible. Listen to “Dark City” and then the rest of their albums 👌

[@BentoAUS]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who buys games and shelves them for years. It can take me anywhere between 6 months or 2 years in most cases.

[@MoonSpiritChannel]

Deadly Creatures is a great time. It is absolutely one of the Wii's biggest hidden gems. I really loved that game.

[@dontegraves5051]

I wouldn't consider it a hidden gem. It's common to find and was a popular game at the time of its release. Even now, it's referred to as one of the better titles on the system.

[@TheIMMORTALKAHNHD]

Man i swear gamesack is the clutch goat. When im up late with nothing to watch soon as i refresh they pop up with another classic. If i ever get arrested gamesacks gona be my phone call cuz their always there for me.

[@EngineerOfChaos]

Speaking of the Giana Sisters Twisted Dreams, that is also on MY backlog. It was my last ever purchase from Toys R Us so it means just a little bit more to me.

[@AngusBeer]

Shout out to my man Chris Huelsbeck

[@beetooex]

I adore his Turrican soundtracks. Thoroughly recommend checking out his studio album where he re-recorded the music with modern keyboards. It's on Spotify etc.

[@AngusBeer]

@@beetooex Heck yeah dude! Personal favourite is the Turrican II Orchestral album

[@beetooex]

@@AngusBeer I prefer the electronic versions. I'd listen to the Amiga OST's if the stereo separation wasn't so extreme. There's a KZbin channel where a guy uses a plugin to get a more standard stereo mix. He calls them dolbyfied. I'll see if I can find the link.

[@Dorelaxen]

Hell yes. Apidya for the win!

[@JetWolfEX]

I like Mega turrican's soundtrack, great stuff one of the better Megadrive soundtracks for sure. I found an album on KZbin featuring orchestra remakes of his 8-bit compositions, cant find the actual CD anywhere though...

[@SomeOrangeCat]

That was a solid episode, even if Joe does hate the Wii and therefore fun itself.

[@johnlocke2359]

Joe hates a lot of awesome things and doesn't have a good sense of humor unless he thought of the punchline himself. Ever read how he responds to people he doesn't know on Twitter? He seems like a decent enough guy in his videos, but he's really a prick. Its like the "popular" retro KZbinrs have their elite club and shit on anyone who isn't a member or who has a different opinion. I'm pretty sure he hates himself because the level of douchebaggery he puts out there is next level.

[@GameSack]

@@johnlocke2359 Sounds like SOMEBODY got a response they didn't like on Twitter. ;)

[@GameSack]

@blake bishop He probably tweeted something towards us with an attitude and was surprised when we dished it back. People are always surprised when we treat them like they treat us.

[@jbfarley]

@@johnlocke2359 you have problems

[@johnlocke2359]

@@GameSack I've never tweeted at you. But I read your twitter feed and see how you treat people. You might think you're funny or witty but your popularity isn't a license to be a douche and think no one is going to notice. You and Voultar are the specific reasons I do not have an active Twitter account. You're just a couple of toxic shit bags on social media. I also see how you moderate your comment section. Just like Voultar you don't let differing opinions have a grown up conversation because omg you might have an unpopular opinion.

[@PurpleRevolutionMusic]

It looks as if the floor behind you collapses in Hang on GP as you drive

[@AlucardsQuest]

Funny enough, there are Gameboy Advance games that do that same thing trying to pull off smooth 3D. It's an interesting workaround for a handheld that technically shouldn't be able to do good 3D.

[@raphaelturtle4146]

I haven't played the director's cut but Broken Sword is one of the best adventure games ever. Theres 5 now. 1 is amazing, 2 is pretty good, 3 is terrible, 4 is a step up from 3 but not especially good, 5 is back to being really really good. One of my favorite series. Try Toonstruck.

[@kyleolson8977]

Incredible Universe was, in a sense, a giant Radio Shack. It was their attempt to enter big box retail. The ruins of the stores on the west coast were often occupied by Fry's, a store with very similar products and much lower overhead.

[@Krimpov]

That time when you could get a refund for opened games and a 35" TV was consired HUGE... I'm old...

[@michaelwolfe9496]

I actually own a 33" CRT, and I'd consider it huge. The screen itself is on the small side compared to today's flat-screens, but it's about 40" if you count the speakers, plus it has about 2 feet of depth! I think it weighs around 100 pounds as well. So yeah, it definitely isn't small.

[@ChrisGower]

Definitely give the Broken Sword PC game a try - none of those nonsense puzzles to worry about and all the same great gameplay and narrative!

[@krankymann]

"So much texture warping you'd swear it was a PlayStation game" I lolled.

[@AuthorativeMrM]

Nice to see Deadly Creatures get a mention. It's not an amazing game, but it's definitely a fun & unique title in the Wii library.

[@AngelDiaz-cy6gl]

I really believe you guys deserve more subscribers you got great content your commentaries are fun everything's on about your channel love it.

[@oogrooq]

I think that skit at the end was the funniest ever.

[@CuCuz305]

As a Frenchman, I laughed at what you said about mimes in France. "Broken Sword", as called in the US, is indeed a good game.

[@ЧеширКотовский-к1х]

Machinae Supremacy also did OST for Jets'n'Guns. And if you want sidescrolling Epic Mickey - try 3ds version

[@zacharygirgenti3790]

I love that Time Crisis compilation and Deadstorm Pirates is a lot of fun. My mom and I still have yet to defeat the Kraken lol.

[@raybirdman]

The game is correct in pronunciation. Manx means from the Isle of Man. Where the famous Isle of Man TT motorcycle race happens.

[@derekdash2179]

I'll never un-hear Dave say "Waggle waggle waggle". My back catalogue? Shadow of the Colossus on PS4 still in the wrapping, Rayman Legends on Wii U, and Theme Park for Jaguar.

[@jbobthevideogameslob9250]

Snowed in Sundays are better with a new Game Sack video.

[@TylerReviewsX]

Loved that final sketch shot! Also - Deadly Creatures looks really neat, one of those weird games like Mr. Bones or Mister Mosquito. I'd love to check it out!

[@metroidmayhem8463]

Itd be cool to hang and play games with Dave and Joe.

[@Axelin0117]

If you haven't done an episode of your favorite rhythm games, I'd definitely like to see one. DDR on the dance pad, no cheating with the controller!

[@AlucardsQuest]

Music licensing would be an issue. Joe would have to edit most of it out, and rapkce it with something else... But what?

[@zuffin1864]

This is gonna be the last game sack video I watch for a while. I'll be back in the summer to watch your guys' videos though, so keep 'm coming! I love you guys, see you then.

[@PunchineloPow]

You should do a game sack video back log video.

[@pauljohnson7548]

Enjoy your time on the international space station!

[@jettcord6834]

This was one of your better episodes. Good job!!!

[@Dorelaxen]

I wouldn't have taken you for a fan of point and click games, Joe. Probably my favorite genre, ever since I first played Maniac Mansion in the 80's.

[@RadioTails]

I don't like point and click games that much, but the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney games are awesome, that they make an accecption.

[@25hztolife86]

It's very bad to have a backlog of Saturn games....you should know better Game Sack.

[@DJTEKTORO]

Michael Aranda those battery saves, your right man!

[@snookers5123]

To be fair, I just went back from visiting the rents and dug up some old saturn games to play today. The first one being Hang on GP 95... A game I'm positive I never played or owned in the first place. Basically I'm saying it's impossible to not have a backlog when one game is haunted.

[@JustinLeeper]

Appreciate you guys! My backlog has: God of War (2018), Uncharted 4, Persona 5, Valkyria Chronicles (PS4), Vagrant Story, Earthbound, RE7 and RE1 PS4.

[@BlownMacTruck]

The actors in the opening FMV for Crime Killer clearly graduated from the Game Sack School of Acting. I wish I could afford a degree from there. Joe, please make a diploma that I can print out and display.

[@BrimstoneButcher]

Great episode. I totally forgot about Deadstorm Pirates. I played it at Disney Quest in Florida back in 2016. Sadly, Disney Quest has since been demolished. It was the best arcade I had ever went to in my life. Spent 5 hours in that place! Lots of memories.

[@Imac7065]

"The move dildo" made me do a spit take haha.... he said it more than once and just kept going as if it was perfectly normal to call it that haha

[@bicuspidfish]

I bought so many laserdiscs from Incredible Universe back in the day. I loved that place.

[@TopSpot123]

I liked Deadly Creatures, other than some of the waggle moves, and got pretty far in the game. Then a glitch stopped all of my progress. After one of the boss battles the way forward refused to open up, halting all progress. The problem was baked into the save as well! Make multiple backup saves just in case!

[@Superumouyun]

Machinae Supremacy has a decent discography and also did the soundtrack for Jets and Guns.

[@blackphoenix77]

7:44 Cops that aren't allowed to kill civilians? That's not very realistic!

[@culturia3555]

Deadly Creatures, one of the many, MANY hiddens gems on Wii.

[@VitorBarbosa]

I used to know a cheatcode for Manx TT Superbike that turned the bikes into sheep

[@KREATIVEassassin]

The motorcycle engine sound in Hang On GP sounds like an anime character readying their ultimate attack.

[@Lifesizemortal]

can you guys do a video on timeless games? They don't necessarily have to be the obvious, most popular choices; just games that you think will hold up mechanically and remain fun seemingly forever. Just an idea. thanks, sacks!

[@DJTEKTORO]

The best thing about a backlog is your gonna have a lot of games to sell!

[@CommodoreFan64]

If you want more Giana Sisters then Giana Sisters 2D is on STEAM, and is really just the hard to find, and expensive DS game, which is also for Android via Google Play, but the touch controls really suck, so use something like a MOGA controller if you play it on an Android phone.

[@elucidatedvoyyd]

Dear Game Sack, if your logs are backed up, maybe try some chipotle - Ellie

[@FloridaEbikes]

Yuck

[@kevinhibbard320]

We had a huge incredible universe. It became frys, still is frys.

[@BikerBenny]

1:02 35inch TV which is one of the largest picture tubes made 🤣😆

[@thenostalgiafactor5023]

I'm so glad there was no mention of HCG in the arcade scene.

[@PanStoGarChu]

That Deadly Creatures game looks really interesting.

[@graham108]

The 'Move dildo' absolutely hilarious 😂 😂 😂

[@jaymz6473]

Wow. That Crime Killers fmv. I have no words...

[@toddmichaeljohnson7139]

I bought Wing Commander 3 at an Incredible Universe store in Arizona in the mid 90s’. A happy memory I will not forget!

[@chazzlucas6395]

Game Sack ... Joe is so funny .... Hes not stuck up ... hes funny !

[@DatGameCollector]

I only came to see you play giana sisters for wii u. Hidden gem!

[@infernal_monkey]

Make sure to check out the Nintendo DS version of Giana Sisters, it's easily the best in the series!

[@tetrisdave]

Yeah I just bought it last week. It's really fun so far.

[@TheFLOMAN76]

At 22:18... Is that you Dave? Lol... I am seriously just kidding. Love the show!

[@SpeedySPCFan]

If you guys ever get around to some computer games, do a segment on Jets'n'Guns! It has one of the same composers as Giana Sisters TD (Machinae Supremacy) and is a pretty awesome euro-style shooter similar to Tyrian.

[@GregsGameRoom]

Dave’s best intro yet!!! :-)

[@seoulpurpose]

How have I never noticed before now that Joe's game shelves are so full they're bulging slightly at the sides?

[@Deadagent]

Time Crisis: Razing Storm is one of the best lightgun packages one could ask for. Fun fact that gungon 3 works with all 3 of those games as well. And yeah the original release of TC4 has a story mode but it works a bit better since gungon3 has dual analog sticks.

[@ambergrinling4410]

Great now thanx to you I’m adding twisted dreams to my massive backlog!!

[@Tremuoso]

I can't beleive you never played Broken Sword if you like point and click style adventure games Joe, it's one of my favourites. Part 2 is really awesome as well, the remastered versions actually suck balls for numerous reasons. Those awkward puzzles were something they actually added to to the Remaster, not in the original game and it doesn't mesh at all.

[@aShcraa]

Regarding Broken Sword. Try playing the original on PC. Those puzzles were added in the Director's Cut. Otherwise the game is very good, for many the best game of the series.

[@andydavidson1278]

That FMV was........something else....... 😝

As other people already said, the prologue part of the game with Nico, the french journalist, was added to the Director's Cut of Broken Sword, because it was the only game in the series where you just played George Stobbart and not Nico. The other games have you alternating between them as you progress. It's a great adventure series. The 4th is the only one I never finished, but I'll get back to it, eventually. If I remember correctly, you got stuck right at the end of Nico's part, then, you're suddenly thrown into the original game's intro sequence, which is great. I remember Razing Storm on the arcades, where it didn't have the Time Crisis label, though, remembering it now, I actually have more memories of Crisis Zone than of it. Hey, was that a cameo from Johnny Millennium?

[@mode7740]

I bought that time crisis game because of that pirates game. The arcade version boasted a 4D experience and I was like “ wtf is 4D”. I was sold when a zombie jumped out and screamed at me and I felt a puff of air hit me in the face on top of the whole thing shaking and wearing 3D glasses. It was awesome!

[@sega32xxx14]

I don't think Dave even realizes how cool he comes off sometimes....

[@spergerkang5291]

His dad humor is off the charts.