Sega’s Power Surge: same game, new name, kind of lame

Last December, during the game awards, SEGA released a trailer for a new campaign they called the Power Surge in which they plan to remake or produce contemporary entries for five dormant classic SEGA franchise, including games for: Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Streets of Rage, Golden Axe, and Crazy Taxi!
At first, this seemed like really big news because it’s been a long time since we’ve seen SEGA deal with these classic IPs and this is exactly the sort of thing SEGA fans have wanted from SEGA for over 20 years. We’ve always wanted SEGA to innovate, yes, but it would have also been good to see the characters and games, that made the brand great in the first place, get some attention or updates.
However, upon closer examination of what SEGA is proposing here, I realize that things aren’t really what they seem and, really, SEGA isn’t actually doing anything all that different from what they’ve already been doing over the last 5 years or so. More to the point, people need to realize most of these games, all except one in fact, are probably not even going to be developed by SEGA, and given SEGA’s recent history, we have very good reason to doubt whether or not any of this will mean what we’re all hoping it means…..that somehow SEGA is “back” and that they’re poised to be as awesome as they once were before Sammy bought the brand back in 2003-2004.
Astute fans have already figured out that Lizard Cube and probably Dotemu will be doing Shinobi, which is very good news, but a game developer called Komi is likely handling the new Streets of Rage Revenge. That’s not the worst news ever, but it’s not exactly promising and its very unlikely that Komi is going to meet the incredible expectations surrounding the Streets of Rage series.
Anyway, SEGA’s done this before. Panzer Dragoon and House of the Dead both got mediocre remakes over the last few years, while Lizard Cube/DotEmu put out great updates to Wonderboy III and Streets of Rage.
The difference, now, is just that SEGA has cleverly marketed this as NEW.
But I’m no so sure.
Thanks for watching!
- CCP Management

[@joesaiditstrue]

If anyone hadn't heard, Sega just hired the former VP of Sony (when they launched the PS1), Shinji Utsumi, he also went to Disney and was largely responsible for the Square Enix partnership when kingdom hearts came out he's now the president and COO of Sega of America and Europe

[@creativecatproductions]

He also worked on the Dreamcast launch. He was the producer on the original Jet Set Radio. He was awesome back then. Thanks for watching dude! 😎

[@KingStr0ng]

It's very interesting that they chose him. That's make me think even more that Sega is making a new console. 🔥

[@sheldoncooper8199]

Goddamn cant we just be optimistic for Once ? Streets of Rage 4 was amazing. And the same Devs are working on that Shinobi Game.

[@creativecatproductions]

I was really optimistic too! I mean, this was a very exciting announcement. It’s just that after digging more, and thinking about it, I had to rethink my optimism. Streets of Rage 4 was, overall a good game, and I think the new Shinobi is probably going to be good as well. I love that it looks like a Shinobi game too. Thanks for watching dude! 😎

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@@creativecatproductions And its going to be as Hard As a Shinobi Game. I STILL need to buy Streets of Rage 4. I am personally Looking forward to that Jet Set Radio Game and the Golden Axe Game. I HOPE they dont Rush them. Crazy Taxi not so much it gets boring after Like 2 hours. Played it on Dreamcast.

[@creativecatproductions]

@sheldoncooper8199 Streets of rage 4 as pretty darn good! I didn’t LOVE it the way so many people did but it is undeniably a sold effort. It’s definitely worth playing through, especially with friends. I like how much more aesthetically faithful this Shinobi game looks. The Jet Set Radio game looks very interesting though. I really want that to be awesome!

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@@creativecatproductions I really really LOVE the Artstyle of that Shinobi Game reminds me on the Game Gear Shinobi 3 and Shinobi X for the Sega Saturn. Jet Set Radio 1 was just Straight Fun i didnt Like the X-Box Jet Set that One lost the Magic and the Map was to complex. Yeah i will get Streets of Rage 4 its a Masterpiece that Everybody that knows the Classics should at least Try. I also have hope for Golden Axe at least for it not to be a Bad Game.I mean what can go wrong with Golden Axe Seriously.

[@francescosmith7859]

@@creativecatproductions I agree here as well. Streets of Rage 4 was really fun and I'm glad I got it but I still prefer both 2 and 3 over 4.

[@francescosmith7859]

Good video CCP. Yeah, when I first saw this trailer and the initial reactions I was pumped but then reality started to settle in. I remembered how Sega mostly lets me down these days and I should lower my expectations. I believe Yuzo and Ancient are working on a Genesis shooter called Earthian. The little I've seen looks pretty good and I'll hope he is also involved in any of these other projects. I'm also most hopeful that the Shinobi game will at least be a keeper and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that one if not both of the Streets of Rage and Golden Axe games offer us something new and fun. For other titles, it's probably far too late but I've always been disappointed Sega never did anything else with Master of Darkness. That feels like a title with a real lot of potential and I also always hoped Zillion would get another chance as more of a Metroid style of game. As a completely different and off the wall idea, we see Atari putting out new cartridges for their old consoles and it seems like Sega could have done that a long time ago with all the Indie titles that come out along with the re releases from Retro Bit. But they've had opportunities in this area for a while so I can't expect they'd pick that up now.

[@creativecatproductions]

Indeed! Not only has SEGA missed the boat on some of those other retro ideas, like the recent Atari things, but it looks like they are basically done with their retro marketing altogether. It’s been well over a year since I’ve seen or heard anything from Yosuke Okunari, the SEGA executive in charge of their retro market (like the minis and all that), and SEGA Ages was shut down years ago now. I think they didn’t like the sales figures for the Genesis Mini 2, which was discounted almost right away and is probably still on sale…..in Japan….despite being produced in “very limited quantities”. The price was too much, it was too niche, and everyone who wanted a mini Genesis for its own sake already had one. I love the Mini 2, but I’m - like - not the typical customer 😆 I think they’re done with catering to the retro market and I think my hopes for something like a Master System Mini are basically never going to be realized. I do like the look of some of these new games, but it’s disappointing that really precious little here is actually being made by SEGA. I guess technically none of its, in a manner of speaking, but at least Jet Set Radio is getting SEGAs best talent by the looks of things. That game might turn out to be really interesting. I’ve always wanted to roller blade around Tokyo with spray paint while evading the police 😝 That Earthian game looks cool! Thanks for watching and always supporting us dude! 😎

[@DancesRainyStreets]

Yeah, Earthion looks very promising! A lot of other home brews as well, as there's a lot of 'em coming this and the next year. You might want to check these upcoming games as well: BioEvil Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Chords ColocoDX Crypt of Dracula Daemon Claw Gears of Rage Ghouls 'N Ghosts Arcade Heavy Recoil Irena Genesis Metal Fury Kirito Life on Earth Lufthoheit Manifold Megacraft Mega Final Fight Mega R-Type Phantom Gear Planet B Real Bout Fatal Fury Special Space Hunter Sunset Riders Arcade The Secret of the 4 Winds Wacky Racers ZPF About the mini consoles, Sega's first was all about 1-upping Nintendo, the second more like mini Turbo. Something a bit more fleshed out would've been better though, like having at least all Sega's main series fully on there, meaning all three Streets of Rage games , the three Shinobi games, the three Golden Axe games, all four Phantasy Star games (the first Master System game was released on the Mega Drive in Japan), most of the Sonic games etc. Plus of course the great third-party titles that were already on there. An FPGA system with cartridge support would have been even better, but much more expensive.

[@francescosmith7859]

@@DancesRainyStreets I'm very curious to see the SOTN game when finished but I'm such a fan of the original game that I'm pretty sure I'll feel let down in some ways. I've been waiting years for both Phantom Gear and ZPF as they both really catch my eye. Some of the others I'm not as impressed with. I really don't get what Sega was trying with the Mini 2. I agree with you the Mini 1 was the response to the NES and SNES classics but the Mini 2 was their chance to do something unique. Initially I was super pumped for the Sega CD inclusions but in the end it feels unsatisfying particularly when they were charging $120+ as you had to pay shipping. Initially I was hoping for something more similar to the Evercade, maybe some built in titles and either an online store or Sega making more games available for you to add by purchasing official SD cards or something like that and now we see the Atari setup and that would have been interesting too. I can't imagine the cartridge equipment is that expensive. I play my carts on a Hyperkin MegaRetron HD that at one point sold about $50 brand new so I'd like to think Sega could have made one that would have cost under $100. Oh well, it's hindsight now.

[@francescosmith7859]

@@creativecatproductions Yeah, it really feels like they're done with retro stuff. It's also a shame because I can see their argument that it doesn't work but I'd suggest actually releasing the Mini 2 in the US might have helped its sales opposed to forcing everyone to pay Amazon shipping (which it's still available, so much for their fake hype to get it before it's gone) and not to forget lost opportunities in making these new Genesis games official releases. I've also given up on the Master System Mini as well. I still had a tiny bit of hope but it seems like me, you and maybe Segalord X are pretty much the only people actively asking for one. I never had a Dreamcast so I'll be very interested to see Jet Set Radio when it's finished and as we already said I'm fairly confident the Shinobi game should also be good.

[@creativecatproductions]

@francescosmith7859 SoTN is the GOAT

[@johnriddlebaugh7436]

I'd be interested in a revival of ToeJam & Earl and Eternal Champions.

[@creativecatproductions]

I love Toe Jam and Earl! I keep forgetting about the more recent reboot. I was never a big fan of eternal champions but the characters had a lot potential. A sequel or remake would be pretty epic!

[@arkmainable]

Jet set radio wasn't rumored. Sega themselves announced that and Crazy Taxi years ago.

[@creativecatproductions]

Thanks for watching! Its been a long time coming for Jet set radio

[@jordans4827]

Hey dude man, How are ya? Great video. All the games have some excellent history, but I kind of of tuned out on the 3-d polygonal reminiscent stuff. Never cared for the camera mechanics and character movement of the 3d games. But when you got to the Shinobi section, my eyes lit up. Something about those 2-d platformers/beat 'em ups that I really dig (background tapestry, hand drawn style, etc). It's a beautiful painting-in-motion. Doing well in your neck of the woods? We had a boring winter here. As a reference, exactly one year ago, we were iced in wih temps in the 20's from Jan 30-Feb 5. And this year???.... 75 degrees daily.

[@creativecatproductions]

I also still struggled with the 3D revolution. I love 3D Zelda and though! The Shinobi game really does look great to me. Better than what they did with Streets of Rage. It looks like a true progression from Shinobi III. I hope the soundtrack is with Yuzo Koshiro though. It was kind of cold here for a while and they literally shut things down and closed schools because it was cold. No ice. No snow. It just got into the 20s 😝 Houston standards of “winter disaster” are pretty funny. It even disrupted the mail for like 2 weeks. Now it’s like in the 70s everyday. I love it. Thank you very much for watching as always dude! It’s always good to hear form you 😎

[@demetriusnp49]

This comes down to 3 areas the games must achieve: Marketing, Content and Execution. These revivals are already going to have a hard time appealing to the audience of today, especially when GTA6 comes out. Jet Set Radio if released next to that game, it’s lights out against the casual audience. But right now, Sega is looking to appeal to the western localization and their own customer service in regard to ‘harassment’. Basically we can’t complain about their games, lol. It’s likely possible this will be applied to their future games. They want their Super Game to be as big of the likes of GTA and Fortnite. But they’re risking shooting their own consumer base in the foot with this. Your thoughts?

[@creativecatproductions]

I find the idea you introduced me to, the idea that SEGA is really attempting to market the values of their various IPs, in order to appeal to potential future buyers of their various IPs, very compelling. I doubt the sales from these games compares that great to the revenue they make from Pachinko and their other investments. This would explain why they seem to care so little about the actual quality of these games as opposed to whether or not their names and identity still generate recognition and buzz. But then, they also just bought the Angry Birds stuff, which might indicate they aren’t being as clever as all that. 🤔 Jet Set Radio, if its a well made game, and if its genuinely open world, could be a big hit because I think that franchise has long since had a lot of untapped potential and personality. The only reason the original wasn’t even a bigger deal was because it was a Saturn game. I guess the X-box game probably didn’t sell that well because they dropped it hard after that…..plus Sammy dissolved Smilebit…..but that game was a case of too little, too soon, and the game needed more in the way of polish and gameplay improvements. The Super Game still baffles me and I sort of think it’s just hot air generated toward investors. The Sammy people seem to LOVE the idea of capital investment. Like so much. And they are very good at constantly updating reports and newsletters oriented at current and future stock holders. It’s been great for our channel because they always publish all these great reports for us to talk about in videos…..but it’s always hype and sales pitches and the final goal is always the same: get people to buy more shares in Sega-Sammy. The “super game” is almost certainly going to be a huge let down because how could it not be? But that’s beside the point. I think it’s just a pitch for more shares today.

[@demetriusnp49]

@@creativecatproductions And when you compare that idea to Nintendo’s output, it doesn’t come close. Nintendo has always been first and foremost a gaming company, even though they’re investing themselves into entertainment. Sega says they went to surpass Mario(because they ‘respect’ the IP), but with the recent decisions that go against the bases invested into their IPs…that isn’t going to be very possible. Say that the next Sonic game is a masterpiece in every sense of the word, it’ll still fall behind what other IP can output because of the niche Sonic is. More people are invested in the characters and style of Sonic than the gameplay. Adding onto that, it’s clear that SegaSammy wants to turn Sonic into ‘Mario’ in several ways such as making him a brand focused image, super friendly and approachable. The problem is, that mentality goes against the nature that Sonic was in the first place-a rival to Mario. Remove the competitive nature and what you’re left with is an IP that still suffers from lack of identity. If Sonic movie 3 does well, so what? It’s for an audience who doesn’t play games, not for the hyper fans. But Mario can do both because Nintendo set him up like that. At this rate, Sonic isn’t going to pass Mario again in this lifetime. As for Sega’s other IPs, I don’t know what their fate is if SegaSammy continues to hold the outside branch with an iron grip. We might see that effect on Sonic in 2025 if they’re already pushing out American side of things. What do you think?

[@creativecatproductions]

Totally! I think Sega needs to spend less time focusing on their presentation and marketability and get to making great final products again, but that company is a nebulous bureaucratic mess. The people that work on the series don’t have room to have their own vision. They can’t give it their own creative voice. Everything they do feels like a low quality of copy of Nintendo. Frontiers was Breath of the Wild and everyone made comparisons to Mario Wonder with the new game. It’s always a cheap knock off. I think the reason Sonic Mania and Streets of Rage IV were so good is that they were free of Sammy, and more importantly, they were made people who actually care about this stuff.

[@demetriusnp49]

@@creativecatproductions That there is the biggest problem. Outside of Atlus and Yakuza(to an extent), SegaSammy doesn’t really let their developers breathe their own ideas outside of what their wants for. It’s harmed Sonic the most, Ian Flynn and some American support are the only things holding up that side. But there are talks of them wanting to step into more media with their IPs such as movies. However, that faces the same problems with the revivals, as in new generation fans haven’t heard about them. They should’ve done a better job managing their IP value after the fall of their consoles, especially post 2006 to current.

[@demetriusnp49]

@@creativecatproductions At this point, I‘be grown tired of SegaSammy as a company. We all know where this is heading and if the supposed crash happens sooner than later, they’ll be selling off their IP. It’s getting harder to be excited for their games if most of them are in a form of mobile games or games that are not heard of.

[@mr.milehi9883]

Now if we can only get Konami to start updating the 200 plus games that they don't do anything about anymore. As always man, very good well researched video I make sure that I watch your stuff as soon as it hits the ground. By the way, still got that claymore?

[@creativecatproductions]

Thank you very much for watching dude! 😎 No! The Claymore actually broke many years ago. It wasn’t a very good claymore, but it looked cool on the wall for a while. It reminded me of highlander 😝

[@fettman17]

There was a streets of rage 4.

[@creativecatproductions]

True! But now a 3D game. There was supposed to be a 3D sequel way back in the Saturn/Dreamcast days, a couple of times over, and it never happened. Eventually we did get Streets of Rage 4 though!

[@shawn6306]

this is not lame to me at all i think this is great to me i'm super excited about this

[@creativecatproductions]

To me its all about the actual execution. Are they really going to deliver? A lot of these are not actually being done by Sega, in the case of Shinobi its working out great, but the others? I have good reason to doubt. Thanks for watching dude! 😎

[@Ketchup_studios]

I got so exited for 3D golden axe😢😢😢😢😢

[@creativecatproductions]

It might be the greatest Polish game ever made! Cross your fingers dude 😎

[@KingStr0ng]

Same here. This was the king of the reveals for me. 🔥

[@KingStr0ng]

Beast Rider was horrible. It was the biggest disrespect put on Golden Axe's name. I'm glad that they're going to make that right.

[@creativecatproductions]

I hope it’s better than Beast Rider! Thanks for watching dude 😎

[@PetarVazharski]

I think it is a mistake to make 2D Shinobi game. Right now games like Nioh, sekiro and Rise of the Ronin are very popular. 3D ninja game like shinobi/nightshade from ps2 period will be successful. Also Golden Axe and SOR must be 2D.... Probably you are right. All games will be mixed bag. Not very bad, but not very good either. I hope they will announce more. Like new shining force game, new shenmue, new sega rally/tennis and new virtua fighter. :)

[@creativecatproductions]

I think you’re right that a new SOR and Golden Axe would have been better as 2D games. The thing that I never liked about 3D beat em ups and platformers is that they are much more sluggish than their 2D counterparts. Mario 64 was amazing, but I never liked it as much as the NES games because 3D means lots of walking around, and it takes too long to do anything interesting. 3D lends itself well to exploration and adventure…..like Zelda, but not so much to arcade style action games. 3D beat em ups were done on the PSX as well and they were the same….sluggish. Beat em ups need to keep up the pace, all the time, and wresting with camera angles and lengthy walks in every direction detracted from that. That’s largely why everyone hated Golden Axe riders…..it was sluggish, repetitive, and boring. But a 3D adventure game emphasizing exploration in the Golden Axe universe? Oh, that would be so awesome. I don’t think that’s what we’re getting here though. A new shining force game, a new phantasy star game, and a new Skies or Arcadia, or even a remake or remaster? That’s what I’d love to see! Thanks for watching dude 😎

[@greystar8002]

Lizard cube and Dotemu should deaf work on Golden Axe, I think I speak for all of us when I say no one wanted a 3d Golden Axe game.

[@creativecatproductions]

True! I’ve heard rumors we may never even get that particular game

[@hi_tech_reptiles]

I mean SOR4 was solid and the visuals from the Shinobi clip look great, and the Panzee Dragoon remake on PC was great, if short (no Zwei or anything) as long as they are sent to the right dev teams im looking forward to it. But i also like the Shinobi 3D games, various Sonic games people are meh about.... I have lower expectations in general i think lol, but also just enjoy indie and retro stuff in general. I think theyve had more success on PC than you think - and the Switch audience outside of some online dont gaf about performance it seems. I mean, they play on Switch lol

[@creativecatproductions]

I think the Panzer Dragoon remake looks great but its got too many annoying issues that prevent me from liking it or recommending it. I also thought the the 3D Shinobi game on the PS2 was pretty darn good. But I’m really happy with the look of this new 2D game. It looks great!

[@KnowToChill]

I love my WonderBoy3 The DragonsTrap Remake on my Switch/ PS4..and also my AlexKid in MiracleWorld Remake..That short Shinobi Seconds was long enough to give me a Save Day One Buy Vibe 😂Just the 3D Remakes or Spinoffs look like Garbage..Someone buyed the ShenMue Remaster for PS4 or X Box One😂 it looks like 🤢If they make a 3D Golden Axe Game it should look like Kratos on PS5 or somthing like that not like a World of Warcraft Thing 15 Years ago .. hope "and others" meant PhantasyStar1 -4, Skys of Arcardia and Lunar 1 and 2 ..couse those where some Sega japanese RPGS what made some FinalFantasy Game here and there on the NES or even SNES kind of overated for me personal😅Screw that Crazy Taxy and give me those RPGS and Shrumps like MUSHA Aleste , ThunderForce in cartoonish Grafics like Shinobi in this Trailer or Streets of Rage 4

[@mekman4]

Great Stiff, as always!

[@creativecatproductions]

Thanks for watching dude 😎

[@mekman4]

Thanks for the like!

[@VirajKathwadia]

Disagree with your on Sonic Frontiers. The switch edition is decent for what it is when sonic runs you can see things in the distance come into view a lot quicker than the playstation counterpart.

[@creativecatproductions]

Im actually very surprised by that! I think overall I prefer the resolution and visual quality of the PS5 version. Ive always felt that Sonic should be a Nintendo exclusive though. I never thought I’d live to see a Sonic open world game though! Though I wish it were more colorful and true to the spirit of the series originals. Thanks for watching dude! 😎

[@ModelJames13]

Sammy bought Sega!? I thought Sega bought Sammy?

[@creativecatproductions]

Indeed! After the Dreamcast Sega was in debt and Sammy capitalized on their weakness at the time by buying up stock starting in 2003. By 2004 Sega was a sammy subsidiary and sammy added Sega to their name to take advantage of brand recognition and to emphasize their transcendence above pachinko parlors.

[@ModelJames13]

@@creativecatproductionsWell, that explains a lot. The old Sega really is gone......

[@crystalmadison8449]

"Who cares if it worked or not?" cares if it is a good game or not Its a sega franchise game Sorry, i just remembered that movie quote.

[@creativecatproductions]

That seems to be the strategy here! I heard a really clever idea recently from smart people who like to talk about this stuff. They surmise that perhaps Sega-Sammy isn’t really trying to make money off of these games as their main business model (like they could really care less compared to their many other businesses like Pachinko) but they are rather trying to bolster the speculative values of their various IPs so that in the future they can start selling them off to the highest bidder. I thought that made a lot of sense. Thanks for watching dude! 😎

[@FeralInferno]

Shinobi looks amazing. Not at all excited for Golden Axe, which is disappointing. The art style is all wrong.

[@creativecatproductions]

Yeah, the art style for Golden Axe is pretty off base. That’s exactly what I felt about Streets of Rage 4 though and I ended up ultimately liking that game. To me it all comes down to who is actually making this stuff and SEGA relies on some pretty iffy studios to outsource a lot of their IPs. The best indie developers that ever worked for them are hands down the guys who did Sonic Mania (who no longer seem to be working with them) and LizardCube/DotEmu. The new Shinobi game is probably going to be the best of all of these games because those guys have shown that they can get it done. I also have high hopes for Jet Set Radio. The rest not so much. Thanks for watching dude! 😎

[@FeralInferno]

@@creativecatproductions I never played the OG Jet Set Radio but happy the fans are getting a new one finally. Hopefully Phantasy Star and Shining Force sees a revival too.

[@creativecatproductions]

I would love to see both or either!

[@KingStr0ng]

Sega might coming back to consoles. It's been forever.

[@creativecatproductions]

It would an amazing power play!

[@MrSegaLives]

Where'd you hear this from?

[@KingStr0ng]

@@MrSegaLives Is "might" the same as "will"?

[@MrSegaLives]

@@KingStr0ng No. Might means may or may not.

[@KingStr0ng]

@@MrSegaLives Exactly, so they might do it, we'll see.

[@msjb1976]

Ahhhhh you’re a new man @CreativeCatProductions I smell SEGA positivity from you! 🙃 You must be eating more In N’ Out burgers! 🍔 Enjoyable video 👏🏼 and like your assumptions on potential studios working on the games. I would just love SEGA to surprise us all with the return of Teddy Boy, My Hero and Ghost House in the next batch of SEGA Power Surges…. 🙏

[@creativecatproductions]

Teddy boy is an interesting game, but My Hero was un absolutely brilliant idea that was decades ahead its time. That game, if done by the Yakuza guys, could be absolutely stellar. Same with Ghost House. That game could have had some very good sequels refining the formula. The protagonist and art design were great!

[@VEGANVANIA]

You did manage to get through the video without mentioning _The Dragon's Trap_ reboot... or the even more forgettable remake of its direct sequel (with a female lead character instead of Wonder Boy)...

[@creativecatproductions]

I sort of breezed over it in passing and I showed a little big of artwork and gameplay footage from those games. I actually did play their Dragon’s Trap remake when it came out but I always opted to play in the original 8-bit graphic style! 😝 I think the Monster Boy game was actually by a different developer, but it is extremely reminiscent of the Dragon’s Trap remake.

[@sushi_wolf]

Bud I’d change your name from CCP…

[@creativecatproductions]

Our goal is to pressure China to change their name to Chinese Communist Entertainment. We will beat them, just like how the Panda People beat the WWF. We will win. Thanks for watching dude! 😎

[@creativecatproductions]

Our goal is to pressure China to change their name to “Chinese Communist Entertainment”. Just like how the Panda People got the WWF to switch to WWE. We will win. Thanks for watching dude! 😎

[@KingStr0ng]

​@@creativecatproductionsLmfao

[@ogjk]

"cool urban couple"🤣 we all know who the largest market is here it's middle aged men. Should have been a dad beating on an old CRT trying to play his classic Mega Genesis games while his kid is playing SOR4 or Monkey Ball(or insert new Sega title here) then a big gee wiz flashy thing happens and they are united playing the new games together. Keep up the awesome Sega sleuthing CCP!

[@creativecatproductions]

Thank you very much for the support! 🙏 We really appreciate it. 😎 Indeed, the idea of a young cool urban couple playing Shinobi is pretty off the mark. At one time, my wife and I were a young cool urban couple, and even then she’d only ever play guitar hero…..lots and lots of guitar hero. If that couple in the video had been playing guitar hero or Cooking Mama then I would maybe believe it……maybe. My wife doesn’t even watch this channel 😂 My kids, however, know all about these SEGA brands and it would have been really cool to get an inter generational angle going. The fact that Shinobi is awesome is a like bridge or something. Thanks for watching and thanks for the super thanks

[@Sinn0100]

How can you expect the Switch to keep up with a Series X or PS5? The difference between the 9th generation hardware and the Switch is monumental in scope. Hell, the Switch is weaker than an Xbox One...I predict Sega's new games will run poorly on a Switch. As far as Sega letting us down...have you tried playing the Yakuza games? They are all absolutely incredible.

[@creativecatproductions]

That’s exactly my point! I don’t think SEGA, or anyone else, ought to develop across “multiple platforms” when the specs are so grossly divergent. I’d rather SEGA stuck to making propriety Swtich games that take advantage of that consoles strengths while avoiding its weaknesses. I think the new Sonic games are a perfect example. They run spectacularly well on the PS5 (because they’d better 😝) but they’re often a stuttering mess on the Switch…..to the point where it sucks. Somehow Nintendo can get Mario Wonder to play to utter perfection, but SEGA can’t get Sonic Superstars to function the way it ought to? The Switch should have been their number one priority with that game! That’s their target audience for a game like that, but by making it multi platform, and developing toward new gen hardware, they blew it. The Yakuza games have consistently been SEGAs greatest living franchise. Now that the series creator has left SEGA, however, I’m a little worried. At the same time, if that team is the team working on the new Jet Set Radio (and it seems to be) then it could turn out to be amazing. Thanks for watching dude! 😎

[@VEGANVANIA]

_Streets of Rage 4_ is pretty bad: it's difficult to know what would be fair to compare it to... as it is neither a néo-rétro game, nor really current gen... :-/

[@creativecatproductions]

I give it a solid B+. I don’t think its as good as the original games, but its a good attempt and has a surprising amount of content for what it is. People love all the combos and power moves. I liked it, overall, but I really didn’t like the aesthetic choices and there were some major gameplay issues…..like why doesn’t it give you the ability to parry or side step enemies? Also, why was everyone so fat? Why did you have to fight so many women? And the new characters were, as the youth say, totally whack dawg. And the music was also mediocre compared to the first two games….except for everything composed by Yuzo Koshiro. You’re right though. It’s an odd game that defies normal categorization. It’s what I think a Streets of Rage game on the Saturn might have been like, only that would have looked way more like a streets of rage game.