Obscure & Forgotten PS1 Games Vol.16 | Sean Seanson

[@TerrorGrafx]

23:35 I heard your call I took it on myself to make an "Unworked Designs" version of Elemental Gearbolt. There's a trailer for it on my channel with a link in the description! I hope everybody enjoys!

[@SeanSeanson]

Damn fair play to you! Appreciate your effort 🙏

[@RareSpottedGamer]

Absolute gigachad

[@GameRaveTV]

Ha! Thanks for the shout-out. :D Been listening to your track lists for quite a while. Keep up the great work!

[@SeanSeanson]

Appreciate your service to the cause 🫡 Much love

[@Meowmixery]

@@SeanSeanson Thanks for the video kinda strange to see another sean online.. For a common Irish name it seems difficult to find another. :D

[@DaveBrunoAnimation]

Legit immediately thought of you Jason when I saw Elemental Gearbolt pop up on the wheel haha. Did a spit take when he started dropping the reference to you!

[@GameRaveTV]

@@DaveBrunoAnimation DAVE! (tigger tackles you)

[@sadierobotics]

Elemental Gearbolt was legendary back in the 1990s, so I'm glad you're out there keeping it from being forgotten!

[@Steadysphere]

I've heard a lot about Elemental Gearbolt, but had no idea Working Designs did so much to the balance. That's a real shame as it sounds ace otherwise. Another class episode mate, love the way you dissect these games but also add in humour and research!

[@meltdownremix1996]

I can't get enough of your slick title cards!

[@wesleyferreira7511]

The wheel did, in fact, provided

[@thediamonddust]

You're the voice I hear in my sleep. Quite literally. KZbin insists on your videos playing when I fall asleep before turning the TV off. I ain't complaining either. Good to see new content!

[@mildgrooveon]

I always wake up to THE WHEEL WILL PROVIDE at X am

[@Botankh2]

Truly the new George Lopez at 3 am of our generation

[@casanovafunkenstein5090]

The concept behind The Mission is actually really interesting. It's begging to be converted into a speed running game with a set of single player and coop levels. I reckon it could win over a lot of the people who are into mini golf games by making the focus on executing a chain of targeted shots and using the movement mechanics to get over obstacles and progress through the levels. It's clearly hampered by needing to recreate the advert, but it has potential.

[@ReddRambler]

Some indie dev is going to make The Mission: Good Version and they're going to be hailed as some kind of creative genius.

[@bitterman_]

DUDE was literally thinking of you & this exact series not even a couple hours ago! And now here all of a sudden is a bell-notification from your channel on my phone. Crazy how that happens...

[@noaht2005]

Same, I was on the plane thinking ‘it’s been a while since the last Sean Sean video’ and when I’m off this drops

[@SeanSeanson]

I sensed it was time

[@gunfaceUK]

@@SeanSeanson Seanson-senses tingling

[@corintibbetts-harlow8021]

fyi the increased localisation difficulty for NA releases was typically because of the rental market, to stop players being able to beat a game and return it within the rental window.

[@teevee23]

Highly doubt because used game stores(FuncoLand) with return windows were a thing.

[@AlecLeigh]

also this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWK7iH9smZyYZ6c

[@trailersic]

The only evidence I've found for the increased difficulty being directly because of rentals is an interview where they mentioned they added the monkeys puzzle in lion king because of it on orders from Disney but that was in 1994. While many people claim it as fact for games before this. Personally in the UK I only remember Blockbuster renting out games from about 1993 onwards, I remember because when they started I got a giant promo poster for the NES Pac-Man game that just came out.

[@corintibbetts-harlow8021]

@@trailersic I think the main question you need to ask in the absence of definitive proof is why? Why make such a drastic change to the difficulty of a game for a localised release, or more pertinently, how would making such a change be worth doing so to the publisher in a real financial sense? Given this particular game sounds like it could be very short if you were able to breeze through it with no difficulty, it's a fair assumption that dissuading rentals was the motive for the change.

[@trailersic]

@@corintibbetts-harlow8021 Things can look like they have an obvious answer, knowing what you know, only to disappear into obviously another reason, when you get more information. Better to not assume, or state it as an assumption rather than fact.

[@theSHELFables]

I really love your channel. Your positive outlook and interest in showcasing out there stuff is a big inspiration to me and my own videos. This is one of the best gaming channels on here imo.

[@manannanmaclir7150]

Mœbius is the pseudonym of Jean Giraud, the Comic is called Arzach

[@rtmclean484]

Mate I found your channel a few months back and I'm not ashamed to say I watched through the "Obscure and forgotten" series twice already, it became like the ultimate comfort watch for me, a mixture of the sheer nostalgia janky PS1 games invokes and your laid back style and delivery mixed with humour. Absolutely buzzing to see this upload today as I had just finished my 2nd run through the playlist for these two nights ago haha.

[@hellblazerjj]

Great to see you back dude. I love this series. Thanks foe the video.

[@randybutternubs1209]

WE ARE SO BACK

[@marcellosilva9286]

WE ARE SEACK

[@petemc4190]

IN POG FORM

[@Sum_Brownies]

LET’S FUCKING GO!!!!!

[@balabanasireti]

Shut up

[@yisuskraist1987]

Nascar Rumble is definitely my type of game, something that is usually taken seriously or is made to be quite grounded , but add an elemente that turns it completely chaotic

[@tamerxero]

You make some of the best content in KZbin's gaming-sphere. Loved this episode!!

[@namagem0]

Goddamnit Sean Seanson, you continue to deliver with perpetuity of the postal service. Cannot enthuse enough about how wonderful this series is and how many genuinely interesting titles you’ve covered have intrigued me. Much love and please continue to be yourself. I don’t just come for the games, I stay for the input.

[@RizzRaz]

Elemental Gearbolt golden gun walked so DJ Hero Renegade Edition could run.

[@brobzoid]

The Mission reminds me there is a licensed football game for Gameboy Advance called Go! Go! Beckham: Adventure on Soccer Island that is a 2D platformer where you, as David Beckham, have to shoot a football at point items and eventually shoot it into a ring at the end of each level. All the enemies in the game only ever try to take possession of the ball from you. It is impressively committed to the idea of what a Beckham mascot platformer would play like. Though unfortunately it is easy to the point of feeling like they didn't wring all the juice they could out of the idea, but still! very cool.

[@SeanSeanson]

I think the dev's for the last game in this video worked on that too! They went all in on their David Beckham license

[@flade713]

I just wanna say that everytime you make this videos you make my day. It's always a blast to see those old games, and it makes for great content to watch on a day off work, chilling at home with a mug of coffee in hand.

[@SeanSeanson]

🙏

[@altf4games]

The man is back with some sick ass playstation games I'll probably never play myself but love to know about anyway

[@ILikePopCans]

so glad you're back Sean, had the itch and now i can scratch it

[@prinzbach]

Nice suggestions!! Thanks for the video!

[@TheVigLebowski]

my favorite channel to binge watch on long plane rides.Many thanks

[@casualSeth]

Hey- I just wanted to tell you how much I love your videos. Admittedly, 5th gen is my favorite but the format is great. Really wish I had stumbled on your channel earlier. Keep up the good work.

[@FriendsAndGamingYT]

The fact you got through the mission, which looks like a horrible time, i commend you good sir! i could see the chaos of Nascar rumble being fun with friends! Always fun to get the PlayStation fix through these videos!

[@tuidian]

Been ready for another drop from you for a while. Already rewatched almost all of your other videos. 😅

[@MegaRomsey]

That IASIP reference was so unexpected and amazing, top tier content Sean as always!

[@lilwyvern4]

Been binging on your channel the last week or so, and have been thinking "Boy, it's about time for a new video." Lo and behold, the day after I set my notifications to "all", here we are. The wheel provides!

[@beat-man5167]

Rumble Racing is one of my favorite 'kart racers' ever. Cars feel good to drive, great power up balancing, and the tornadoes are HUGE. It does feel like a game with it's license stripped off. I never heard of Nascar Rumble as a kid, but this game felt like an unofficial sequel to Hot Wheels Turbo Racing with it's airborne trick system and car designs feeling like off brand fantasy Hot Wheels cars. Also the vibes are very American Choro Q HG2 box art.

[@_Natalie_Jackson]

Oh cool, new video with juuuuuuuust enough time to watch it before work. Perfect timing! Love your videos, always good to find new obscure games to try, and the PS1 is one of my favorite consoles of all time. Edit after watching part of the video: Thank you for highlighting the issues with the gameplay changes in Working Designs games. I can tolerate the localization style, although I don't particularly like it, but the gameplay changes are awful. Since most folks are likely to be emulating these games, though, I feel I should mention the "Un-Worked Designs" series of patches that revert the gameplay changes to about a dozen of WD's releases. Unfortunately, Elemental Gearbolt is not one of them, but the patches do cover a decent bit of their catalog.

[@MrStupidlook]

YES! Always love new content here. I've found so many new ps1 games to try thanks to you. Keep up the stellar work!

[@WaddleDee105]

I JUST rewatched one of your videos yesterday! What great timing lol! You're one of the best video game reviewers around. You put so much heart into your videos and are always introducing me to cool games I've never heard of.

[@YourTonyWalter]

Wow, I am a huge fan of that era of arcade racers and I have never played either Nascar Rumble or Rumble Racing. I'm so excited to dive into these. Love your videos.

[@dennisbergkamp17]

Just what I needed to distract me from the Sunday scaries. Many thanks my man, your work is always appreciated.

[@danielcarman4391]

Just recently got into your videos, they're great stuff. Coverage of games that otherwise don't get any, in depth looks at them, and while there's certainly humor, it doesn't overshadow the content, which I feel like is detrimental in a lot of gaming youtuber's videos. Keep it up!

[@DeepCDiva]

I really enjoy your thorough reviews that almost always find a little gem to enjoy even in the nastiest of games(even in The Mission you thought the idea was neat and brought up a nice memory of those weird old ads!) but i really want to say how i love the style and presentation even before youre talking about the games. The little songs you chose, the ominous WHEEL WILL PROVIDE, it always looks and sounds cool to me.

[@MightyEggroll]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MY ENTIRE LIFE THANK YOU SEAN SEANSON SR

[@Paulkiaa]

HE LIVES! Glad to see you back!

[@starchildluke]

You have no idea how perfect the timing of this video is (more perfect than usual, anyway)

[@barry-allenthe-flash8396]

Yes! The legend himself returns! The finest KZbinr that pronounces it "Oar-PG" showing us more bizarro games for the Playstation! Thanks for putting Space Debris on my radar. It was great to see you tackle NASCAR Rumble; always fun to hear a Euro perspective on arcadey NASCAR titles, honestly. Elemental Gearbolt seems kind of awesome. Great episode!

[@TheBandoBandito]

That opening tune brings me nostalgia now to where I was when I first discovered this channel.

[@kyleflorence8042]

Just got here but Sean Seanson is a severely under appreciated channel. There should be a couple extra zeroes tacked on those view counters.

[@DTheVigne]

The Legend is back! Thanks so much for doing this man

[@Big_Dai]

@14:07 Wow! I really appreciate that camera-swaying when turning.

[@coleabraham4350]

Dude, 3 of your videos already made it to my "EPIC and Interesting Stuff" playlist, GOOD JOB AND GOD BLESS YOU!

[@Phenomdozer5]

Oh yeah! The Mission! 😂 Thank you for making Club Mixes and Obscure & Forgotten series. Keep up the good work! 😊👍🏼

[@SeanSeanson]

Fun suggestion haha, hope you enjoyed!

[@Phenomdozer5]

@@SeanSeanson I did! Thank You! 😊

[@GlobeNinetyNine]

Preserving history. I love the shoutout to Lunar 2 Eternal Blue. Legendary release I remember from long ago.

[@Zol_H]

25:35 Just realised the transition music between each game is "Fuchikoma" from the Ghost in the Shell PS1 game, nice touch!

[@DDRFreak410]

I was just about to message you about when the next episode would return. Thanks for the amazing retro game videos!

[@xKazIsKoolx]

I just wanna say that that was a great intro. In less than a minute you told me exactly what the channel was about and what to expect. Subbed

[@i.m.evilhomer5084]

The NASCAR Rumble announcer sounded so familiar. I had a look & it turned out to be Jess Harnell, the voiced Wakko Warner, Ironhide, & Crash Bandicoot, among many others.

[@SeanSeanson]

Whoa! (crash voice) Interesting info, thanks for sharing!

[@pcrich7062]

The music in Elemental Gearbolt sounds amazing!

[@cakefinale]

Return of the king 🙏And with some BANGER games. Thank you always.

[@tsinbo6685]

Man. I cannot tell you how weird the Japan Only Vol 15's "[The Wheel] is providin'" has been for me every time I put that episode on again. An enormously sincere thank you for returning to a "[The Wheel] will provide" format.

[@NikosiaMateas]

My Irish cousin, I am always super excited for every video you put up, I just smash that "tums up" before I start the video. You're the best in the biz.

[@brettmcgarette1439]

YESSS!! was my reaction when I saw you posted a new video. As a PS1 mega fan I cannot wait for you to drop a new video

[@colevanhoogenstyn9322]

This channel and series makes me so happy

[@chocosmoke0208]

Thank you Sean. These are always a treat :)

[@marknificence2474]

Always thrilled to see another one of these! You really never know what you'll discover from within the PlayStation's hidden realms. As always, hope all is well and remains well for you, Sean. Looking forward to the next one, whenever it may be.

[@Ghost_Of_SAS]

"It's not that I have anything against space" Space: "Whew"

[@greenhowie]

The Mission has the skeleton of a good game in there somewhere, you could imagine the concept working really well with something like Metal Gear Rising or Vanquish.

[@inuboy2005]

Excellent video as usual. Honestly, I just like hearing you talk.

[@CardCaptorKaren]

I vaguely remember a review of The Mission in one of the UK PS1 mags referring to it as "Nike Poo-er Soccer" which is some prime 90s UK games magazine brainstorming in the pub writing.

[@manukau5271]

Look what the cat dragged in

[@georgelincolnrockwell6248]

A SECOND CAT?!

[@KingLich451]

My day, week and month is complete!

[@z.s.7992]

That mission game is an incredible missed opportunity. The concept of kicking a ball at enemies as a weapon sounds so damn cool...doubly so if you can do tricks or have enemies with multiple targets

[@gurogamarduk906]

Yay new vid! Also for some reason i was mixing Elemental Gearbolt with Elemental Gelade.

[@JT-xn9ei]

10:40 That reminds me of the TWEWY games. Though that one revolves around reward drop-rate vs health, I think it's a similar principle of rewarded self-imposed difficulty. I'd like to pick a simple slider over the more conventional Easy/Medium/Hard or story/developer-intended/"hardcore". I do welcome recent games having a myriad of difficulty options too, but self-balancing can itself be a challenge. (some, like MISTOVER (RIP), even lets you be immune to each status of your choosing. Could you imagine playing Pokemon with the option of removing poison and/or freeze?).

[@SuryaBudimansyah]

I though you said 20 games, but then I remember it was that other Square Enix RPG for the Nintendo DS

[@TheLastoftheFourMKs]

On a sadder note for NASCAR Rumble, 2 of the drivers in the game (Kenny Irwin, Jr and Adam Petty) would pass away from on track incidents in the months following NASCAR Rumbles initial release and Dale Earnhardt would pass away 1 year and 15 days after the release of this game

[@RobertWScott523]

yay! so glad you finally got to experience Elemental Gearbolt. such a neat little niche title, and I figured you'd flip over the ost. 😁

[@Highretrogamelord]

Game 1: I have heard of the game before but never saw it to this extent. Looks nice and the music gives it some nice extra atmosphere points. Game 2: Oh wow, that game is truly obscure. I only remember something of a museum level (which might be even the first level you showed) and that's it...Looks like I didn't miss much. Game 3: Hey look, a NASCAR game that actually seems fun! That's rare. Fine, I'm just not a fan of NASCAR, okay? Game 4: Not bad but I think I prefer a certain other shooter you have shown in this video. Kitty spotting time! 19:09 Luna snuggling up to Mobile Light Force 2 26:34 Luna sniffing on "The Mission" 26:36 HONEY!!! Having seen her in a while! (Unless I missed some of your social media posts) She is sniffing on "The Mission", too. :) 1:32:22 Luna on a tiny couch with toys. Come on, do you want to make my heart explode because of sheer cuteness or something? Thank you, your cats, and the wheel for providing us with another new, entertaining, amazing video!

[@nmkflvpttt]

- Elemental Gearbolt is one of those games I wish we could've ventured more into the world of. Felt too short for how deep the worldbuilding appeared to be before its destruction. - Nascar Rumble is super fun, I think. Lots of shortcuts to take. I got really good at managing the twister. - Space Debris is on my list of games I want to play; more interested in it now that you've spoken about it.

[@TheJacklikesvideos]

getting a perfect score on expert mode in Elemental Gearbolt sounds like an insane accomplishment. doing it on a specific day in the middle of the expo is the most amazing thing ever. anyone who won one of those truly deserves it.

[@theaestheticcactus7889]

A new seán seanson video?? Chalk this firmly up in the category of things.........you love to see

[@waverazor]

I love how much that wheel provides...

[@nottahhammo8894]

I'd love to see you tackle some Carnage Heart. I remember it being a rental that was quite involved, never finished it but I don't think I have ever seen anything else like it. Keep up the Amazing videos, you have had a home on my second screen for quite a while!

[@TehFoog]

Oooh yes, a new Sean Swanson Obscure and Forgotten PS1 Games video!! We just Love to see it.

[@gamesystem540]

YESSS SPACE DEBRIS MY GAME WAS PROVIDED BY THE WHEEL !!! Thank you for reviewing this game, it was very interesting to have your point of view! To give a little context I had bought this game for not much a long time ago, honestly I did not expect anything from this game, especially having never played Starfox. When I launched the game, at first I didn't like it, mainly because of its high difficulty, but also for the progression system which requires you to start all the levels from the beginning if you lose. However I understood that this is where all the genius of Space Debris lies, since by starting everything again, you gradually improve and you have less trouble finishing the levels previously played, which makes it easier to progress. The gameplay with its upgrade system on five levels and the use of secondary shots is awesome. Not to mention the production of the game is just superb! I found the game too hard at first, and then I ended up finding the gameplay absolutely addictive, with impeccable production and a very interesting challenge! Reaching and beating the final boss was an extremely rewarding experience ! Regarding your review, I agree with you on several points, but the use of the basic laser and secondary missiles never bothered me, and for the repeating environnements, frankly I hadn't even noticed because I was so into the game, now that you say it it's true. I totally agree about the bosses, they are awesome! And I had forgotten the credits with the developers included! Definitly a GAME FOR YOUR SYSTEM haha I liked it Also, I was maybe expecting this review to answer a mystery that I never understood: how to unlock hard mode?? Did you manage to do it? Now that my game has been chosen, I will choose Buggy as my new game, can you tell me if it has already been chosen by someone else ? Thank you again !

[@SeanSeanson]

Thanks for your suggestion and the info! Hope you enjoyed the review :) As far as the hard mode, I believe you need to get gold medals on all 10 levels on medium difficulty which is a VERY hard thing to do, especially since it needs to be done in a single run. Bit out of my skill/paintence range haha Oh Buggy! Nice choice, I was only looking into that recently, seems like a perfect game for the channel and one that nobody has chosen yet, so keep your eyes peeled in future :) Thanks again!

[@gamesystem540]

​@@SeanSeanson Of course I ejoyed the video as all the others, even more so when it reviews a game that I choose ! :) Makes sense that the hard mode could be unlocked with full gold medals obtained, which is also something that my patience couldn't handle, even if I loved the game. Great that no one choose Buggy ! It's a racing game I liked with it's unique concept, quite fun and challenging, looking for your review I'll be very interested in knowing your opinion, let's see if we'll have the same. Hope the wheel will provide it ! \m/ See you for the next video !

[@Darkho1y]

Just gave Nascar Rumble a try and it really is a fun game, thanks!

[@harriswalter487]

Your video always encourage me to give a try to these games.

[@gavinrothery8825]

Been missing you man

[@callomello7]

I knew Elemental Gearbolt was a light gun shooter but I was not expecting it to be super anime! That opening was a lot, haha. Such a gorgeous aesthetic, though. And wow, the music! I'm one of those people who is not super fond of Working Designs just 'cause their style is way too goofy for me. But you're 100 percent right that without them we wouldn't have an easy way to play a bunch of neat and interesting games. The difficulty stuff is super annoying, though, even with the rental excuse. I had never heard of The Mission (or seen the ad) but, like, wow! I love how delightfully goofy the idea is. The execution? Ehhhh... At least the legally required good PAL music is there, haha. It's a shame the easier difficulties in Nascar Rumble are so wonky and unbalanced 'cause everything else looks like it'd be nice and chaotic. It's probably a little TOO chaotic for me (CTR is about my limit, haha) but yeah, seems like good fun. Space Debris looks pretty fun but more than anything is making me realise I should really get around to playing Star Fox 64, haha. The little robot friend in the intro is pretty cute though! Thanks a bunch for the video and I hope y'all have been doing well! Always appreciate these videos. Sorry for the long comment as well, just couldn't stop typing, haha.

[@Naedlus]

So glad people can find an Un-Worked version of Elemental Gearbolt now.

[@vvonser]

Game 1 - was so good. I remember seeing banger magazine ads for it back in the day, butI never got around to playing untilrecently and man. Yup, i'ts rough. I only played the NA version, and I did manage to beat it, but... I had to memorize practically every level. Thanks Seanseanseaneansean, great video

[@Chronis67]

When the world needed him most, he appeared with an incredibly strange thumbnail at his side. May your potato harvest be plentiful, lad.

[@Mx64MaxyImpress]

NASCAR RUMBLE in 8 Laps with Mayhem difficulty is such a blast to play

[@corderoc4250]

subbed cause the music you picked for this video is tight as heck

[@middevylest]

I love these videos, Thank You!

[@mikeirvingpinedavillegas7676]

Man this Elemental Gearbolt Soundtrack Is One of the Best things It has ever Happend to me in My Life, this Game needs to come Back with the Original Japanese Difficulty.

[@richardnelson3507]

The soundtrack for Elemental Gearbolt is absolutely beautiful.

[@ZekeDidNothingWrong]

Always exciting to see a new Sean video pop up! Hope you've been doing well, dude.

[@davidgriffiths3531]

Engagement like and comment for my favourite western cousin that loves his PS1. You’re not Welsh but you’re pretty great all the same! 😂 Jokes aside, love your videos Sean. You do a fantastic job at being thoughtful, funny, entertaining and informative. All the best.

[@internetperson4963]

thank goodness- i needed this today

[@TheGamingBeehive]

Mentioning Expendable warms my heart

[@mwolf__]

Awesome work as always.

[@Big_Finger_Jim]

I swear to god, I saw the notification and it felt like I reached Nirvana.

[@oreo-shi7974]

There's a PS1/PS2 game I played as a child back in 2008~ and I've spent YEARS looking for it. I was hoping, maybe it would be in one of your videos.... It wasn't, but I still had a nice time watching. :)

[@oreo-shi7974]

of course the moment i comment this i manage to find it. After 10 years of searching. Always happens XD (Decapattack for the SEGA genesis)

[@ice010]

one of your best Mr. Palson thanks for a good watch