The 40 Most Creative Sega Logo Animations in Genesis/Mega Drive Games

[@BitsBeats]

Stay until the end of the video because there is a very funny surprise 😁👌

[@olds86307]

i did and nothing special was there

[@gamecube64sega68]

A Super Nintendo we can see.

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

That poor SNES...

[@olds86307]

@Spit Dragon legit, what is in the outro that i dont see

[@DTX0217]

@@olds86307 Not the outro, just before it. At the tail end of the Battle Mania intro, there's an SD version of Mania stomping on an SNES, which is a comical 4th wall-breaking jab at Nintendo.

[@jasonblalock4429]

I'm genuinely impressed at how cool Sega was about letting people screw with their logo. Most companies are obsessed with brand presentation and wouldn't ever allow this sort of thing. And in return, it turned into a thing that was really distinctive to the Mega Drive / Genesis.

[@Jimbo1221]

Ikr I was thinking the same thing

[@Solesteam]

Sega: "Oh the logo? Do whatever you want with it, as long as it's somewhat readable during some point during the animation."

[@MJDBrokenHeartedSoul]

Totally agree 100 %

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

I feel the same thing with most movie studio logos that ends up being parodied. Take the Columbia Pictures logo from Zombieland.

[@vienmoreno1151]

Sega Does What Nintendont

[@JohnCharb87]

Wow where to start. 1. Comix Zone's logo is quite well made. Especially the voice clarity 2. Bluesky Software developed some of the best games on the Genesis. 3. Before Pokemon there was...Pulseman! 4. Battle Mania 2....take that Nintendo!!

[@HueSolaris]

Yep, Sega Genesis does what Nintendon't

[@lordanubis1458]

Also, 69th like, lol nice!

[@GTXDash]

I'm actually surprised that this video had no Puggsy intro /watch?v=qGfaPbPAK6E

[@LU21F1R3]

Pokémon?! Pulseman reminds me of Mega Man, but he is older.

[@stark5679]

I forgot how Sega Genesis games back then pretty much all had some creative logo intro. Good o' dayz😊 Thanks for the memories

[@miguelcaballero3441]

Actually,in vectorman you can shoot a screen at the upper right, and when it explodes, the sega logo stops working. Exellent video as allways.

[@BitsBeats]

I did not know this! I'm going to try it right now :)

[@gryphose1849]

Was actually about to ask about this, since I could've sworn it was possible. Thank you for confirming.

[@stark5679]

I believe there is a hidden tv screen on there you shoot and get some explosive to shut the logo off

[@LPetal86]

You can also do a small bonus game where you try to collect falling S E G A letters by shooting the logo! It lets you skip levels depending on how many you can collect!

[@civilhillgigas6365]

Yeah I left the same comment. Good on ya for remembering

[@shoethrowingguy8803]

I always liked Zero Tolerance’s logo and intro. It’s a very quick but neat 3D spinning Sega logo, but the way the music kicks in the second you power on the Genesis really set the tone for the game.

[@sloppynyuszi]

That’s actually a fun game. I wish they rebuilt that game to be full screen with better draw distance. Playing the rom on my Ambernic is a bit too small. Even playing it on a bigger screen, it’s still too thin

[@jeffcox6539]

As someone who grew up with Nintendo I admired the small details like these on Genesis games.

[@gurvmlk]

I really do love how all these games could've just shown a plain, boring screen, but instead the developers decided that if they must show the Sega logo, they should at least have some fun and creativity with it. Also, was not expecting to get a laugh out of this video, but that last one was brilliant.

[@savagedregime8176]

I think that dig on on the SNES in Battle Mania was because Vic Tokai allocated way more budget and manpower to SNES development, while this was the dev team's passion project they actually wanted to spend time on. So this was their way of venting some frustration.

[@Vulcanfaux]

Vectorman was my personal favorite. Let's you control him, and there was a tv off screen that if you broke it and got the power up, you could break the sega screen and everything went Grey. Shame this video didn't show that.

[@Kara_Kay_Eschel]

If you notice, the TV is partial shown on, well, the the tv.

[@mgarcar1255]

I thought the same thing, I remember doing that as a kid

[@alexanderhernandez5617]

I'm glad I scrolled through the comments before I typed out exactly what you said \m/,

[@whyareyoureadingmynickname8158]

Always loved beginning of Ristar. The way nice and peaceful Sega melody flows into dark and ominous music from intro is perfect.

[@Kara_Kay_Eschel]

Come on

[@mfC0RD]

Ristar is a gem. A lot of thought and effort was put into every single detail of the game.

[@roxynano]

I was going on thinking, “If they don’t have Battle Mania I swear.” I’m glad I was very satisfied on the final one. You can see this was the best for last.

[@YaowBucketHEAD]

Stomping on the Super Famicom. That would of blown my mind as a lad for some insignificant reason. 😆🤯

[@roxynano]

@@YaowBucketHEAD This is when the console battle turned into a bloody war.

[@xIncisions]

It's easter eggs like this that keep the world of video games so damn interesting, despite having played them for 20 years! Stuff like this is what seperates old-school games from some of the boring, played-out tropes of today - innovation in stuff you wouldn't expect. Cheers for the upload, hope to see more of these little gems soon!

[@edwardgaines6561]

Reminds me of Capcom's "Q-Sound" intros in their arcade games. They're eerie but cool at the same time! Makes ya feel all tingly inside.

[@thaneros]

That little jingle still haunts my head.

[@edwardgaines6561]

@@thaneros kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqSof2Otn9RlmqM You're welcome. ✌

[@98.11Deet]

The Genesis' Star Trek TNG game had a good one where the Sega logo beamed in with the Star Trek transporter effect.

[@RDJ134]

This brings back good memories :) Love how creative people went back in the day.

[@soulreaver1983]

Absolutely outstanding video great to have you back my friend 😀 👍

[@gryzord9231]

Unforgettable memories

[@TheJevonjames]

You missed on vector man, if you shot up at a specific angle you destroyed a tv, and you could collect a power to destroy the Sega logo. There was also a collectible mini game if you shoot the logo 24 times and headbutt jump it 12 times, then the more Sega icons you collect the higher the level you start on

[@Yuzoboy]

Not seen many of the before surprisingly.

[@Meta_Productions]

The Ooze always scared me as a kid with the heartbeats plus the title screen too had a lot of nightmares about it.

[@Katzii]

Would have also included the Sonic 3D "SEGA!" scream, and the SEGA logo for "Sylvester & Tweety in Cagey Capers".

[@jamoladdintadjimov5319]

1:15 That logo is probably the only good thing about this game.

[@thenonexistinghero]

Devs got really creative with this. Sega did what Nintendidn't.

[@bigduke5902]

Stopped making consoles?

[@camulodunon]

@@bigduke5902 People like you could actually take some lessons when it comes to being "creative". Always the same.

[@kirbyloq8622]

The earthworm Jim one is my favorite

[@FlyingDuckMan360]

One of the reasons why the Sega Genesis is my favorite video game console is because there are so many great variants of the Sega logo.

[@QUK_DDCT]

The ones for Ristar, Ooze, Vectorman and Pulseman take me back

[@njux07]

SEGA was a marketing genius

[@leandrojose3887]

Sonic 3D Blast is missing!

[@themaskedone4987]

I've always love vectorman the most, its the fact u can move and shoot like in the game and even break the sega sign with the TV in the top left of the screen

[@axelprino]

Seems like Bluesky really had a lot of fun making the intros. It's also kinda weird when I remember that Game Freak actually works with Sega every now and then, they don't exclusively partner with Nintendo.

[@RomuloTheBrazilian]

Spot Goes to Hollywood had a very funny intro where Spot carves the Sega logo from a solid stone block and, after finishing the job, starts juggling the mallet until it falls down on his foot, as he starts screaming in pain 🤣

[@tropixx_xlr1549]

Screaming in choir song and then screams like a monkey, it's hilarious!

[@MathieuLeblanc1991]

Did not expect Bonkers to have so many variations

[@dugnice]

I'd like to see more new, high quality games from Sega, utilizing it's rich collection of IP.

[@MarMaxGaming]

Was such a great start up! Thanks for putting it together. Ultimate nostalgia for sega fans!

[@Hello-hz7gj]

Cool video, I like your creativity for new videos

[@tropixx_xlr1549]

Best parts of Sega Genesis, if only there is game developers out there that would somewhat do the same today!

[@retro3188]

Awesome. Se-ga!

[@Azabien]

The Genesis/Mega Drive were such good systems. I wish newer consoles would be as creative as the older generations.

[@loneshewolf74]

A lot of these characters don't seem to like Sega, they're punching, shooting, smashing, or even eating their logo.😆

[@gurvmlk]

Well, one might say that eating the logo does show a love for Sega. Just not exactly the kind of love one would want.

[@kindasomeviews]

One of the most underrated logo animations in history.

[@fullmetalgamer6062]

The Mickey Mania one was very creative. I also love the Aladdin one.

[@ult_mpx]

If anyone doesn't know: For Vectorman (5:01), you can blow up the logo. You can barely see the corner of the monitor just above where he jumps down. It contains an exploding orb.

[@Dakr2000]

I wish modern consoles had something like this.

[@VELVETPERSON]

Boogerman has one cool too

[@thisWinglessAngel]

All the ones from Eternal Champions and Jurassic Park had to be my favorites.

[@therealisticgamer5834]

Nice.👍 Now do one with Capcom logos.

[@BitsBeats]

Sounds like a good idea!

[@Cloud971]

Aaaah the good old times.......

[@reo5187]

Mr PL4Ndemic loves Sega

[@damin9913]

I love sega genesis they all were creative too me

[@darkstardarin]

Sonic, Comix Zone, and Eternal Champions, my top 3 right there.

[@g-starthefirst]

2:43 I was waiting for this one the whole time

[@arlekino0792]

When they all in a row it starts to look like an eyecatch compilation.

[@karrin27]

these intros remembers me the cartoon network studio animations, they should back with they

[@CDbiggen]

Knew that Ecco one would be on here, it was too good.

[@robernolli4264]

The last one! 👏 jajajaj

[@megadriveleo]

That Battle Mania 2 one is just savage. Lol

[@fivespot83s24]

Nice compilation! Another omission is Shining Force 1 and 2 where the SEGA letters hop into frame one by one.

[@Cappyrio]

4:54 this one was actually made by a guy named David Goodenough, he wanted to make fun of Sega with this little animation. « That was my response to Sega! A good kick in its logo » That guy also became a meme thanks to Joueur du Grenier, a french youtuber

[@robertoromerocarmona2629]

I remember pressing the reset buttons several times when playing Eternal Champions just to see what animation will come next

[@Reaperman4711]

It's amazing how much freedom Sega left them with their logo/branding back then. EA, surprisingly, leaves a lot of freedom in that realm. --I went looking at recent Star Wars games to see if Luasarts/Lucasfilm still did it, and they don't, but EA did on those same Star Wars games.

[@deanfranz]

Whoa, Battle Mania fired some serious shots at the SNES!

[@BeyElder]

and no Sonic 3D Blast ?? you serious??

[@orlandoracer407]

In Vectorman sega intro. There's a tv outside the corner of the screen. If you get it, you'll get a bomb which blows up the sega lights and the sega waving background

[@civilhillgigas6365]

There was more to Vectorman. There is a hidden power up in the top right corner. Shoot out the hidden TV and you can blow up the Sega logo and make if flicker like a blown light bulb

[@WorldRetroGames]

Amazing!!! Ecco the Dolphin 😥

[@venomsnake1779]

You missed NBA JAM Tournament Edition. The animation is amazing!

[@goatbone]

You could do a follow up to this video. Some good suggestions listed in the comments. Puggsy would be a good one to add.

[@netoantonio]

0:40 ok it took me 20 years to understand that the dino was saying "SEGA"

[@jeromemccalla9520]

5:18 you forgot to shoot the monitor on the top right to make the logo go trippy.

[@NealCamerlengo]

The Jurassic Park one still creeps me out. Oh and speaking of said Park, the Rampage Edition seems to be missing along with Gunstar Heroes.

[@HoodieDragon]

Why does the Sonic sprite for Pro Striker 2 look so clean?

[@raymundomercado8799]

Están padres los intros , Siempre me gustó el de Aladino Cómo le da al cotorro

[@DrCheis]

Sonic 3D blast belongs on this list for sure. Star Trek TNG too

[@francesco-sg6dt]

boogerman is also not bad, is nice😂

[@SaRaSa2012]

Sonic 3D blast and Boogerman have some great intros also.

[@inceptional]

Some cool examples there.

[@stephencook7337]

There’s a few more good ones like Golden Axe, Shinobi 3 and many more

[@supernintendosp]

That guy running into the Sega logo made me laugh.

[@TheTyisawesome]

Sonic Spin Ball remains one of my favorite

[@andersonrodrigo63]

Battle mania was awesome hahaah

[@faceheadman]

batman and robin has a special extra detailed (and large) version of the logo as well

[@brazilmugenteam]

7:48 hahahahahahaha that was amazing!

[@NBmad]

Some of this I can recognize just for the sound

[@davida7843]

every time me and my bro played vectorman we'd run around shooting the the logo and go through this game of "am i going to quit moving long enough to leave the logo screen yet? NOPE HAHA KEEP GOING" until it stopped being funny and we'd actually start the game

[@Kos4Evr]

4:59 Vectorman to the right of the logo off the top of the screen is a tv. Shoot it to get a power up. Turns you into a grenade and you can blow up the logo.

[@johnny718bravo]

Battle Mania. How did they get away with that?! lol

[@houstonhelicoptertours1006]

1. back then you could get away with a lot 2. It's only in the Japanese version afaik and it only appears if you hold start on controller 2 during the logo 3. nobody gave a f*ck upon seeing this (according to an interview with the developers) since SEGA wasn't exactly on friendly terms with Nintendo at that time

[@Vampp2048]

for vecotrman i think there's an off-screen light you can shoot out and the background goes black

[@mazda9624]

3:00 makes me so incredibly nostalgic

[@KingM119]

Reasons why I was a huge sega fan

[@papytromblon]

The earthworm Jim 2 was on every consoles.

[@SalveASMR]

Sega brought character to a logo screen.

[@johnferradino]

Eternal champions was fun! "SIMPLETON!"

[@bluedoom]

Where's Boogerman?

[@7ylerD]

Limitations breed creativity

[@MrZillas]

7:45 poor Super Nintendo, haha

[@uxlultraxlegend]

What about Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles those 2 games also have the best intro (Sonic & Knuckles intro is Sick! Because of how The Death Egg impact just destroyed the SEGA logo)

[@davidjs989]

Vectorman you can take out the sega logo with the overkill power up on the right hand top

[@tvalenca]

Puggsy's Sega logo animation is way cooler than some on this video. Heck! Toejam & Earl's one is cooler than some presented on this video.

[@retrosquadchannel2.050]

And where is Cool Spot 2? Cool Spot there creates logo from stone and drops hammer on his leg, while waiting.