Sega Ages 2500 for PlayStation 2 - Part 1 - Game Sack

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294 - The look at the Sega Ages continues with all of the titles released on the PlayStation 2. Most of them were only released in Japan. So many games were released that I have to divide this up into two long parts. Part 2 is here - • Sega Ages 2500 for Pla...
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Thanks. :)

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Your other half is taking a break?

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@@Video-Games-Are-Fun it sits way back in the middle of the hills

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I rewatched the scene of Joe doing his Black Belt chirp at all available speeds on KZbin. Worth it.

[@AyeYoYoYooo]

TRANQUILIZER GUN remake looks adorable ! Dragging drugged animals into a truck never looked cuter !

[@LucianTheWorldGamer]

I've been waiting for this episode about the Sega 2500 on PS2 for so long! I love this series, and also thought that the Sega Classics we got on PS2 was super underrated. Thank you for finally doing them justice

[@danielengel4593]

That theme from Dragon Force instantly reminded me of Skies of Arcadia, and I was right, it was the same composer.

[@Dirk1Steele]

I thought exactly the same thing. Makes sense it was the same composer.

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Thanks for the new content! I always thumbs-up a new game sack video before I watch it because I know it isn't going to suck. Sometimes it sucks. But the thumb is always there.

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So that's where Ja Rule's career went after Hip Hop lol

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Well, that and helping organize the infamous Fyre Festival.

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“Aw well, I’m not gonna change it” -Game Sack, 2020

[@cartmann94]

“You might know this as Black Belt for the SMS.” Oh, and also Last Battle for the Genesis. 😖

[@AlucardsQuest]

That's the sequel.

[@gianyrivera1082]

I just watched Retro Core's video about all the sega ages I swear I'm having deja vu

[@peachflavored]

Yep, that makes two of us.

[@221b]

It's a glitch in the Matrix. It means they changed something.

[@bombjack1984]

Both shows seem to be merging into each other.

[@Rando1975]

It's always weird when 2 of KZbinrs you subscribe to release a video covering the same game/movie/etc. within a few days of one another. I get thinking, "um, did I watch that already?"

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I was going to comment the same thing.

[@RetroCore]

Cool. Just did a video on these myself last week. Missed 5 or so volumes because I don't own them but crammed all the ones I do own in to one show. It was good to hear your comments on these Joe, especially the earlier ones since like myself, you're bit of a Sega fan.

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Looking forward to your next Battle of the ports! One of my fave retro series on KZbin :)

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Nice seeing another one of my favorite channels here!

[@kylemassey4060]

lol I was just thinking "Didn't I just watch this video?"

[@NP-ip3nj]

Yeah I mentioned that on Twitter. Amazing synergy!

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@@NP-ip3nj had to plug their channel on a comment somewhere lol

[@bigemugamer]

Waited a week till both vids were out, watched both vids back-to-back, immediately went to a bay for pirates, now have ALL Sega Ages 2500 =D

[@midlightreverie138]

Wow, this was on the PS2!? Man, I missed a wonderful gem! I'm glad you brought this to light! Thanks!!

[@mrzeebub5284]

Just finished Generations 1 a while ago. It's so sad that they didn't see it through and remake the rest of the series. I would have loved seeing PS3 turn into a game that could be loved by more people than me.

[@GameSack]

I would have been really curious to see how parts 3 and 4 turned out!

[@myopiniondoesntmatter7068]

Gameplay wise ps3 is better than 2 imo. Story obviously doesnt stand a chance since it was originally planned to be a gaiden (side story) entry, until sega did what sega does and meddle.

[@diegoarmando5489]

3 would have benefitted greatly from a remake. 4 is one of the greatest JRPGs ever made and doesn't need the help; the pacing, the characters, the music are all incredible. Chrono Trigger is the only better paced RPG than Phantasy Star 4, with the latter getting a nostalgia boost because I was much younger when I played it.

[@avideogamemaster]

@@diegoarmando5489 Phantasy Star 4 doesnt deserve a remake. It deserves to be remained as the best jrpg on the genesis.

[@WandererFromYs]

They were planning on skipping PS3, and remaking PS4. The 3 games were supposed to be a collection release as Phantasy Star Trilogy. Phantasy Star 3 needs a remake the most, but it needs a lot more work than they were willing to put into it here, so I’m glad they skipped it.

[@brochebug]

That Fantasy Zone release is really interesting with it's polygons imitating pixel art. Kind of seems like a super early version of the tech the recent Guilty Gears are using.

[@598gh]

Wow, how time flies, I started watching this channel 7 years ago and it's still amazing. I'm glad it's still going strong after all these years.

[@YoungBideo]

This channel has been my comfort show the past few weeks. Glad I stumbled upon it

[@Locomamonk]

man, I've been playing PS2 for a long time and I've never heard of those remakes for it... mind blown. Thanks Joe!!

[@Scott-fj9uf]

No other reviewer makes me laugh out loud like you. So many times my girlfriend asks me why I’m chucking, so often it’s GameSack. She loves you too Joe.

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Best part of being a game sack's fan if that you never run out of videos to watch.

[@ThatArchVillan]

On the day of this channels anniversary it'd be cool to see you and Dave together again even if it was for just one episode

[@ThatArchVillan]

@Timothy Shawn he stepped away due to life stuff and not having enough time to devote to the channel

[@Casanuda]

Thanks for keeping the flame lit Other Guy. Dave White would be proud. RIP in peace Mr. White.

[@fatenabu1]

Wait a minute, did Dave die?

[@SylveonTrapito]

My only issue with Phantasy Star on Ages was the horrible noise the doors does every time you enter ir exit a room. I really liked the art and music and the map is super usefull.

[@thepickles8833]

The phrase: “final Phantasy Star” 🤓

[@LowCountryMatt]

My favorite RPG Phinal Phantasy Star

[@CaptainRufus]

I'm still so sad we never got the 2 Phantasy Star remakes. But Sega hates us westerners for some reason.

[@EternalReplicant]

You should definitely follow this up with a marathon of the Simple series of games. DO IT!

[@striderreborn1467]

Fist of the North Star is based on a beloved & ultra-violent Anime/Manga Franchise that also takes inspiration from Mad Max and Bruce Lee and in some weird way became influential to other franchises in the future such as Double Dragon and even Jojo's Bizarre Adventure. When Kenshiro does that wild scream of his, it's an homage to Bruce Lee that was even used in nearly every rendition of the games moving forward.

[@augustozanco6617]

The episode I've been waiting for! There is a spelling mistake in the opening title of the original Japanese release of Alien Syndrome, it’s written “Oliginal” game ©SEGA. However, they've fixed it for future releases. With that said... I had a lot o fun with this game... considering I won’t die with just one hit like the arcade!!

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This, MLiG, Jeremy Parish's channel, all fantastic channels!!!

[@JenGM24]

Alright, love watching these early in at night.

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Same I like sleeping to gamesack lol

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In my country it's actually morning lmao

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In soviet russia, game sacks you!

[@BlueflagAlpha]

I'm watching at 3am

[@Deanster101]

I always think of Joe riding a horse on a beach when I hear the intro music. Have a great day.

[@HerecomestheCalavera]

I've always wondered about these games but never did bother to look them up or try them out on an emulator. It is great you are doing a video on every single one. It will be helpful in the future as well when somebody wants to learn about these games.

[@SkullDraizer]

This is probably one of the best palindromicly named software series based episodes of Game Sack.

[@andrewlovering4309]

Nerd

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@@andrewlovering4309 TY

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Every sunday morning without a new Game Sack's video is a empty morning!

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Love your vids, thorough, fun, professional and calming af.

[@Michael.Hunt.14-52]

Great video as always Joe. I needed a good look at these curious remakes

[@henrytownshed5304]

Hopefully Sega will release these games one day so we can all enjoy them

[@culturedbrother]

Next, go through all of the "Simple Series". The PS2 alone has well over 100 of those.

[@korohacker]

I'm surprised that you're gonna upload part 2 next week, part 1 is already quite a doozy in terms of length and content, and is easily its own episode. Thank you for the extra upload though, much appreciated. Also those Hokuto no Ken and Alien Syndrome skits are hilarious, made me laugh hard which is welcome in my fatigued from stress state xD

[@CorporalDanLives]

I lived in Japan when these came out! I’d always pick out the good ones when they dropped, but avoided the turds (of which there were sooo many)

[@lucentv]

I would rebuy that version of Alien Syndrome in a heartbeat today. That and Virtua Racing were the highlights of the US package. BTW, Alien Syndrome is actually a twin stick shooter. The footage looked like you were just using the the fire button.

[@JohnnyProctor9]

The new Space Harrier looks like comic book Captain Marvel riding a Luck Dragon from The Neverending Story...

[@gaylordfocker7990]

Looks more like a giant dong.

[@entertainmentwizard2703]

Seems M2 had growing pains! Great video!

[@swpdisciple]

I really appreciate these reviews of remakes of classic games 😀

[@tomenza]

The phrase "final Phantasy Star" really wigged out my brain....

[@TurbidTG1]

Perfect way to end my Saturday! :D

[@thecunninlynguist]

perfect way to begin Sunday :)

[@doctorskelestein6068]

Great episode Joe. I was totally oblivious to this line of titles.

[@Aragorn7884]

*THANK YOU FOR THE CONTENT!!!* _especially Sega-related_

[@timdiggle1954]

A dream episode for me, thanks Joe!

[@nipz8053]

'And we love defeating aliens!' That's a jem.

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Sunday mornings with coffee and Gamesack. Can't think of anything better.

[@JohnnyProctor9]

I LOVE this series, it's WAY AWESOME!!!

[@kamtekar300]

I want the remade golden axe soundtrack on a CD. Sega released a golden axe music compilation which didn’t include the 2500 sega ages music. For shame.

[@ozonesama]

Do you know about the Brazilian metal band "Megadriver" and their cover versions of classic video game music, including Golden Axe?

[@kamtekar300]

@@ozonesama No, will have to look for them.

[@erebus015]

Great video and I enjoy the humor, especially the alien bit.

[@akalyx]

this episode could use gamesack's hyper real dare-to-compare turbo comparison screen™

[@parrishharris3008]

I love my Ps2 and the Sega Ages Series 😍.

[@kingkui12]

Great vid joe! Can’t wait for part 2

I have fond memories of Black Belt. :) I was very surprised when I found out it was a modified Hokuto no Ken game, decades later, since, by then, I had become a fan of the manga. And I definitely recommend the manga. It hasn't aged as well as, say, Dragon Ball, but it's still a very fun ride. Back in the day, I'd probably have gotten a few of these Ages games, since I tend to like SEGA's classic arcades a lot. But I never had a PS2 and none of them came out in the PC.

[@TurboVolcano1988]

New Gamesack is like watching Ebert and Roeper with just Ebert. Regardless I have to say the show has never dipped in quality unlike some KZbin shows.

[@johnockershausen3951]

I got the Classics Collection a while ago, and I'm glad I did. I really liked Fantasy Zone, Tant-R, Space Harrier, and Alien Syndrome. Maybe someday they'll put out a full translated collection of these.

[@Boojakascha]

loved seeing your personal take on the topic!

[@Myako]

That was a great episode, thank you. Looking forward to next week and seeing how Die Hard Arcade fares.

[@the8wave]

Oh damn! I forgot all about Bonanza Brothers. I would always play it when I went over to my cousins house. I was horrible at it because I couldn’t quite understand it when I was younger but I loved the fact that you played as the crook instead of a hero.

[@Nukle0n]

8:45 Oof that deinterlacing combing. Good video as always tho!

[@egraham5718]

Ahhh Sunday morning Game Sack. It’s like church for nerds!

[@kadosho02]

Quite a collection. Always wondered about this library of games. Maybe not all games work with being remade. But it's fun to revisit the past

[@jonnyOysters]

Lol Joe: You can always count on Ja Rule. 50 cent enters the chat

[@Thollis1987]

Damn!

[@enderblazer479]

I used to own Sega Classics Collection for the PS2 it was a nostalgic game for me

[@MatSpeedle]

Need that tee! Love the AGES series and love Game Sack so today is a good day!

[@Jordan3DS]

Seeing Joe mimic Kenshiro's ATATATATA is both hilarious and horrifying

[@bf0189]

That Hokuto no Ken game looks great! I also need to play the new one on PS4!

[@jasonhubbard6775]

So Phantasy Star Generation 1 has a rapper who hasn't been relevant in decades. Good to know.

[@zoloatgai]

Always enjoy game sack, thanks JOE!

[@davebladegun3009]

Best ending skit in a long time. A+

[@aliencatcrew3336]

Everyday should be filled with a sack of games GAMESACK ROX!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHH GAMESACK!!!!

[@willian4428]

great video, love it!

[@JolliAllGenGamer]

I have the US release of this the Sega Classics Collection on PS2, which had 10 Sega Ages games and it is unfortunate they didn't release more to the West.

[@gamernaut8864]

Awesome video. Love the show.

[@JohnnyProctor9]

I'm VERY eagerly awaiting the next episode!!! O_O

[@garbage2492]

Im glad the little fart sound is back in business; that and the fact that my boy joe still comes through with these awesome vids; much appreciated my guy! I wish you the best.

[@bananonymouslastname5693]

This series gets a LOT better in the later releases. The early ones where they tried to do 3D updates are definitely rougher. Still, I really actually enjoy the reimagined Alien Syndrome, and the Gain Ground remake is fun if you've played the Genesis game to death and want a new challenge.

[@chriscoleman929]

simply wonderful, thank you

[@claytontilley8658]

I think these came to the west in a compilation I remember playing these.

[@SmaMan]

A word of caution about the US release. Make sure you save your data for Virtua Racing first. If you don't, your save file can get corrupted. Doesn't seem like they knew what they were doing when they tried combining all of the individual save files into one...

[@MrWolfTickets]

I'll be looking forward to next week and the (time) 'Bonuh' episode.

[@SolCresta3405]

Alien Syndrome is probably my personal favorite Sega Ages remake.

[@butterburns]

Excellent episode!

[@Odexian]

Great stuff as always!

[@keypath4389]

got tired of waiting for MLIG, here comes Gamesack to the rescue!!!!

[@geromelobo5970]

Part 2: Arcade classics we love for generations; NEXT EPISODE - Sega Forever...

[@ShinHeiLong]

Golden Axe deserves a ARPG series. The rearranged music of the Ages/Sega Classic collection sound godlike by the way great job guys.

[@QF_Dan72]

Just played Virtua Racing for the first time few days ago. I picked up Virtua Racing Flatout and for a first timer, it was a fun racing game

[@MaxwellsUnearthly]

Oh, that game, black belt, totally should've been included, it was such a hard game to beat.

[@mekdralarback524]

15:32"OMAE WA MOU SHINDEIRU"

[@Thollis1987]

NANI!?

[@NorrinRaddIITurbo]

Sick Black Belt cover at the start there

[@seelow733]

Love your Ken impression.

[@ChaossX77]

4:11 Oh nice, it turns into Space Fantasy Zone.

[@tsunamirider9895]

I may be in the minority, but I really enjoyed the Golden Axe remake. Really a lot of fun, especially in 2 player coop.

[@noop9k]

Thought it was boring garbage vs emulated arcade original

[@idklol4197]

Gain ground was 8 way in the original 2. And it always had that epic song. Love that game.

[@jbfarley]

He never said it wasn't