Sword of Vermilion (Genesis) Playthrough

[@rjcupid]

This may look ancient now, but when I was a young kid I would watch my best friend's older brothers play this game and Phantasy Star II. To us, these games looked so advanced and futuristic that they fascinated us; especially Phantasy Star II. It's hard to believe now, but it's true. Before the SNES, the Genesis was cutting edge. I guess you had to be there to fully grasp how awesome the Genesis was at that point. I'll always have fond memories of Sword of Vermilion because it reminds me of the early days of 16-bit video game wonder. What a time to be a gamer.

[@shiningphantasy1393]

You couldn't have stated it any better; for that first few months after the Genesis release almost every game that was produced felt like a new horizon in that moment. With the Genesis and also Turbografx simultaneously introducing us to next generation visuals, sound, and scope as you indicated it was a golden age.

[@rjcupid]

@Shining Phantasy Thanks! You're exactly right too. The early days of the Genesis were magical. We viewed it as a space age machine. The awesome black Altered Beast box it came in and it's sleek design made it seem even cooler. The only other times I've felt so fascinated by technology were the early days of the internet and the first time I played a video game/deathmatch with friends over a modem. For me, nothing else today can compare.

[@SaliouNiangwasega]

And music of this game

[@pandnh4]

Man, well put

[@rjcupid]

@@pandnh4 Thanks a lot, I appreciate it!

[@NintendoComplete]

Sword of Vermilion is a bit rough around the edges, but it's a charmingly old-school game and its soundtrack is phenomenal.

[@Invidente7]

This game needs a remake!

[@retroprojections]

You are correct, a bit rough in places. I expected more from this title at the time of release, but I still find myself playing through it every few years. Oh, the music! There's something magical about that old year one and two Genesis/Mega Drive sound!

[@retroprojections]

@@Invidente7 Yesssss! That would be fantastic.

[@Rokabur]

Nothing wrong with a game being rough around the edges.

[@NintendoComplete]

@@Rokabur Totally agree.

[@solidstudd22]

I remember playing this game in the early 1990's . The music to this game was so amazing during it's time.

[@andrews6341]

Same it really takes me back to my childhood , though what was mostly the case was watching my best mate play it. I miss those days lol.

[@SlynigaSylve]

I just google it for the music😂 i loved this game on sega 16bit

[@clubshedbrewery3220]

Wow, thanks for this! I played this to the end when it was new and have never forgotten it. It has been amazing to see it again. I played every day and one day while walking home in broad daylight on a summers evening I turned suddenly and swung my imaginary sword at an enemy that wasn't there. It may look very old now but at the time it created a another reality for me and I slipped into it unintentionally that day. Great times!

[@VahanNisanian]

The soundtrack is incredible. The track for the hero's hometown is my favorite. Listen to how dystopian it sounds. I also enjoy the prologue track.

[@rjcupid]

I agree. Hiroshi Kawaguchi is a legend.

[@VahanNisanian]

​@@rjcupid Seems he worked primarily with Yu Suzuki. "Out Run" and "Enduro Racer" are my favorite Arcade works of his.

[@NintendoComplete]

My favorite is the tune from the last city. It's so dramatic!

[@rjcupid]

"Master Hiro" really created a unique Sega sound and was the composer in their earliest foundational games. My favorite song in this game is at around 10:30:19. Have a nice day.

[@VahanNisanian]

I forgot to also mention the castle music, Inside City building music, and 2nd Boss Music as favorites of mine from this soundtrack.

[@TheKurfer]

I remember playing this game for the first time on my new Genesis back in the day and just being blown away by the soundtrack in that first town. So unique and well done for it's time, even today sounds great. Underrated soundtrack for sure!

[@wikeni9096]

I used to love watching my oldest brother play this when I was a kid. I hung onto all the old games, system, etc. and still have this with the original box. I remember trying to play as a kid (when he wasn't looking - I knew not to save over his file!) and it kicked my butt. His save file is still on there from like 30 years ago! I don't think he ever beat it, but it was always great to watch and I think fed my love of RPGs today.

[@Jason-wy3sf]

I used to watch my Auntie play this too, she was heavy gamer and loved RPG’s on the Genesis. You should keep your Brother’s save files & old devices so you can pass them on to your future kids.

[@wikeni9096]

@@Jason-wy3sf I've decided not to have kids, but my 3 siblings all have, and I definitely want to pass all this stuff on to them! I'd love if my oldest brother's daughters were interested, but right now they couldn't care less. Maybe someday! If not, I have other niblings who might!

[@krystalfan]

if it wasn't for the numerous genesis collections this extremely charming equally overlooked title would of been lost in the void of obscurity

[@Leoj305]

Wow, this game takes me back. I found this game to be so hard. Loved the music though.

[@tiffanydegoya]

Man I still have my original cartridge of this game. This is the first game I ever played that I could save my game 😭, and the music is still badass

[@carloscatarino7890]

I used to rage so hard at those old school RPGs because every 2-3 steps I took, an enemy would show up. Especially annoying when I was inside one of those mazes; it always ended up breaking my concentrarion. Also, I never managed to collect the Sword of Vermillion. I thought it was tucked away in some dungeon I missed or something. Took me all these years and this video to solve the mystery lol

[@dragonfireny]

You'd think he'd have a bed to rest at in his own home town. Apparently his own family is like, no.. sleep at the inn

[@Dorian_Scott]

That's in a lot of RPGs though.

[@epicknightgames9979]

I loved this game. Grew up playing it in the 90's. I wish i still had this game.

[@HarmlessComment]

I'm playing it now on a Nintendo Switch. There are a bunch of Sega Genesis games on there, including Ecco ❤🐬

[@epicknightgames9979]

@@HarmlessComment I have switch and played the sega collections. Landstalker is my top favorite.

[@donaldcedar7574]

My cousins and I would always have our birthday at circus pizza and eventually we earned enough tickets to get a Sega. We decided to keep it at my grandma's place. I "benefited" the most because my home life was unstable. This game was an obsession of mine. It's so good. Thank you.

[@nathanielhutson7202]

My sister first started playing this game, when i first saw her i was taunting her cuz i was so jealous. When i finally got a collection of sega genesis games on my ipad i remembered playing all the way into the night hour just to beat this game, when i finally beat it I was so heartbroken, I wanted to play forever and never give up ... My brothers thought I was dead cuz I would never come out once I started to play... Once I get older Im guna find a copy of all these dinosaur games and just do gameplays and reviews oh it will be the world to me .

[@garychalk4403]

i remember first playing this game in 1995 when i was 13 years old, i had got it at a pawn shop for about 10 or 15 bucks and i didn't think iy would be as good as it was im 41 years old now and still have great memories of this game takes me back, i see where assassin's creed got their ideas from now

[@patrickhawthorneLS]

When yu suzuki attempts a role playing game Intro and title screen is stunning,good music,interested well put together rpg

[@joeyjo-joshabadu9636]

Those enemy death cries are SO awesome!

[@Dorian_Scott]

Never played this before, but that soundtrack is amazing.

[@PlasticCogLiquid]

It is special

[@NintendoComplete]

Yeah, Kawaguchi apparently rewrote Sega's sound driver to improve the digital sample quality for this game. They did Rent a Hero after this one and you can definitely hear it in that one's soundtrack. That intro with the orchestra hits and the lightning was total showboating, and it was great.

[@nike80nl]

I played this game like crazy back in the Day 🤩. If i had the time, i would pick this up and play it again. It stands the test of time 💪

[@jonfurgeson5574]

This, Powerball, and Road Rash were constantly in my Genesis. Good memories!

[@rjcupid]

Powerball and Road Rash were amazing, gritty games. I still play them today.

[@VahanNisanian]

Remember in "Shenmue II", when Ryo lost all of his stuff? That may have been a call back to the part in Malaga Town, where you lose all your stuff, too, if that makes any sense.

[@figment1988]

For the most part, this game is a good RPG game whose overhead battles resemble Zelda 1 whereas the big boss battles are on a side view like Zelda II

[@brianrich6711]

Thanks for playing this one. It's a great game, especially for its time.

[@nathanweese3812]

More than anything I remember this soundtrack. So good.

[@Yogurtenjoyer341]

I remember playing this game

[@Wolfdragon92584]

This game exudes atmosphere. The combat is rough around the edges, but the music and graphics have that early Genesis charm. I hated that one shop where the shopkeeper takes your equipment!!!

[@smashgold9429]

I remember playing that game in my Grandma´s house in her computer by emulator when i was, what 8, and now after 15 years, i finally found him.

[@VahanNisanian]

For the most part, the eight Spells you ended up with are what I used in my last playthrough, though I think I had Voltio in lieu of Chronios.

[@thundergodgamer118]

🎮 I just purchased SEGA Genesis classics on my Nintendo switch it has sword of Vermillion in it. It has exactly 51 classic Sega Genesis games from Sonic, vector man, Shinobi, golden axe, Streets of rage, altered beast and more. It was on sale for $6 but I only paid $2.45 cents for the Sega classis 🎮🎮

[@MatthiaGryffine]

I had a Genesis but I had never heard of this game until I downloaded it on Wii VC. Definitely was worthwhile, I had a good time with this game.

[@Dorian_Scott]

This was on the Wii Virtual Console?

[@MatthiaGryffine]

@@Dorian_Scott Yes it was

[@headbang3r1186]

This game is still one of the best out there. Sega really gave it their all to make something amazing. The passion and spirit may have left AAA games but indie games and devs still keep that spirit alive and we have to support them.

[@chrissawyer1484]

If anyone is playing this on an actual Genesis, the dialogue speed can be changed if you press the start button on the controller. This game also came with a hint book that warned about certain things that would happen during the game that could be avoided.

[@JakMakai]

My copy is missing the hint book unfortunately :(

[@NorthStarBlue1]

Yeah, this is one of those games where the instruction manual is a necessity and not just a thing you flip through because it looks cool. I had to go look up a PDF scan of the hint book when they added this to the Genesis library of the Switch because it's a real case of "how do I do anything oh geez" when you go in blind.

[@pasha21363]

he already played it on fast speed this is a reupload to replace the old video with crappy quality

[@togafighter6812]

What is the deal with the lone tree that is mentioned in the hint book?

[@arcengal]

I'm very, very late to answer this, but it's the place where you find the Crimson Armour, a unique piece of equipment that heals you with every step you take on the overworld. If memory serves, you need to do the Dragon Shield quest but then IMMEDIATELY talk to the person in Stow after giving them the letter, before returning to the original quest giver. They'll tell you about the armour then. If you don't, it's Lost Forever.

[@bruceschelot8667]

Really hoping they put this on the Sega forever list

[@storey13]

This is one of the highest random encounter rates I've ever watched! I don't remember that when playing this in early 90's. I never did beat this. I'll have to revisit after I complete Shining Force 3.

[@PaladinDusty]

Shining in the Darkness is just as frequent.

[@yahirthevyond]

For the graphics, it looks amazing for its time.

[@an0ana]

11:06:36, Tsarkon looks like Bobbin Threadbare from Loom

[@NintendoComplete]

Stop looking at me, swan! 🤣

[@an0ana]

@@NintendoComplete LoL, I knew someone would get it :D

[@an0ana]

Very first RPG. I still have my game, manual and my original Sega Genesis. Found this on an emulator, but muscle memory made it too hard to play on a keyboard. I'll watch instead. Great game, great graphics (for its time) and score. Loved this game, and it's the number one reason I haven't retired my Sega because I'd have no other way to play it. If I remember, the water on the far right of Deepdale if you 'seek' restores all your lost hit points. Also, at this point when you get the Sangious spell book, I'd hoof it all the way to Malaga and get the town portal. Thank you for uploading!

[@nathanielhutson7202]

Is this the first game that was made that was a rpg ?????????

[@an0ana]

@@nathanielhutson7202 No, there were many PC games before this that would fit the bill. I think Dungeons & Dragons was the first or Dragonstomper on the Atari 2600.

[@NovaFeedback1979]

If you have a Switch, you can play it online with the membership.

[@an0ana]

@@NovaFeedback1979 Sadly, I do not. That's good to remember though, thank you ♥

[@bryceroquette5593]

@@an0ana dungeons and dragons, warriors of the eternal sun was awesome in my eyes for the genesis

[@stevel935]

This is like a cross between Fatal Labyrinth and Light Crusader.

[@AlexsanderAntunes]

I remember this game. I played at long time. And used the name Alex like this playthrough...Good memories!

[@stluck]

This was my favorite game as a child!

[@blitzburghletsgo9359]

One of my favorites from the ole days.

[@booshmcfadden7638]

I played the HELL out of this game.

[@nickxcore74]

Me too, I loved it.

[@ScottMakesGames]

I love rpg games but I’ve never associated the mega drive with them. I really need to check some out!

[@theginjreaper]

Phantasy star 2 3 4 shining force 1 and 2 are good starting points

[@The-E-Base]

Just so you know, the title screen for this game got re-used as the "Congratulation!!" Screen from a bootleg game known as "The Legend of Zelda: San Shen Zhi Li" in 2004.

[@dewoiski]

Dude, you are a legend! 😁

[@NintendoComplete]

:) tyvm!

[@DerivativeWorker]

This is a game I play a lot but, well, I still suck at.

[@edward_dantonio]

1990s technology. I like the thoroughness.

[@jimries625]

Loved this game. ☀️

[@koerd85]

Use to play this game and thought it was the best thing. Still beats most video games minus diablo original

[@superstaramyrosethehardcoreyt]

Outstanding video.

[@crazylifehd9088]

thank you 4 this Video!!!!! I Love it!!

[@ScottW967]

How do I beat the blood demon?

[@anonymoustroll2432]

Whats the cannon name of the Playable Prince in Sword of Vermilion?

[@FinalPhoenix151]

My 1st ever RPG

[@albanmahoudeau1779]

C"est. Le. Mouton qui lû Dit tout. Mouton en obatoir

[@tigerg3302]

I have the genesis ps2 collection and this game and phantasy star 2 are on it but I don't know how to play this game lol.

[@shadders43]

I don't think any other game on the Genesis got me more hyped from the title screen, though Insector X is a close 2nd.

[@PaladinDusty]

They made that game seem so dark, gritty, and awesome. I was shocked to discover the original is practically a cute em up.

[@randybutternubs4647]

Were their faces always green like that?

[@doktorvons.8538]

This ironically feels more like a successor to Phantasy Star than Phantasy Star II does.

[@JohnnyangelNIU]

Tsarkon - world undisputed champion.

[@user-qp9so2zo1z]

I feel like there are at least 50 games that have that same title screen

[@gamerdedicado]

Very cool

[@DGneoseeker1]

You'd think with a game called Sword of vermillion your sword would be the appropriate red colour, but it's blue?

[@dragnalus787]

around halfway through so far i cant say im really a fan of this one

[@wyleFTW]

You're gonna sit down for 5 and a half hours and watch this to say "meh not my taste" Gotta hand it to you you clearly did give it enough time to form an opinion tho

[@dragnalus787]

@@wyleFTW no lmfao i played it myself

[@brettbest192]

Phantasy Star and Phantasy Star ll were amazing. I liked both of those more than this one

[@davidjskelet]

0:00 i love this logo

[@infestchristopher1457]

Book mark 7:48:00

[@retro3188]

Cool.

[@EuSouRCS]

💎 💎 💎

[@JuraIbis]

SEGA!

[@Vorpalizer]

If you played this as kid in the 90s you're my brother. If you need a steam gaming friend just ask and I'll give you my info

[@tangleshootburrfoot36]

I live to watch people grind and not edit it out.

[@briandenapoli3250]

I live to read sarcasm on youtube its a drug man

[@infestchristopher1457]

6:55:34

[@paramoutarcanelegend]

Break dance practices, KZbin

[@iciouailleurs1977]

Good of my youngest

[@jerksmerk42]

No cheat codes

[@ichI-yb2mj]

HI

[@mackpapi9818]

3:50:00 they thicc

[@kevinfishburne]

Soon AI will semi-randomly generate arbitrary wall textures defined by prompts in real-time to create procedural realities, bypassing the entire traditional art/rendering pipeline in the process. No more blender or 3dsmax...just prompts and grid restrictions.

[@randomtask9643]

Imagine black people playing this game, looking for their father n shit.

[@luisclavelblanco893]

When a remake?