The Greatest Anime Game Ever? - Ghost in the Shell Review (PlayStation/PS1)

[@cellovision_]

Knows Ken Ishii - instant like!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Heck yeah, his whole Jelly Tones album is soo good, especially Extra.

[@Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial]

That close call at 8:25

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Yeah, by the skin of it all. That’s what this game does, man. And it’s great.

[@eklektikTechno]

This game gets even more interesting when you dive into the Detroit Techno licensing tied to the soundtrack that’s a rarity in itself. Because if you know who these artists are and what they represent this game holds a special place in gaming history.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

The soundtrack still moves me every time I hear it. I know some people say it’s out of place but to me it’s absolutely perfect.

[@eklektikTechno]

G to the Next Level It’s one of the main reasons i brought the game back because i had read some article that they were chosen to do the soundtrack. You can buy on Discogs or find the release here on KZbin it’s called “Megatech Body” CD which can cost 60 dollars and upwards in good condition.

[@BREAKMEKNEES]

Who are the artists and what do they represent?

[@highspotplays]

I remember renting this a few times back around the time it came out. I enjoyed it, but I didn't get into it enough to go out and buy it. Watching this video makes me want to revisit it though!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

You really should! After making this video I managed to 1CC it on normal. I was addicted to it when I was younger and still feels so good to play it today.

[@BladeBlur]

A Ghost is just a Host with a G in front. Good review!

[@Consoletronix]

Awesome video man.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you so much! I’ve been wanting to do this one since I started so I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@RetroGamingDev]

Great review G! I have never played this one, but you make it sound pretty awesome! Helps that I love Jumping Flash games too.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Oh Nate, if you liked Jumping Flash, you'll love Ghost in the Shell. Definitely worth it!

[@michaelgarcia7539]

Great review G!!!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Appreciate it, Michael! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@9ElevenGamer]

I had this but it got disc rot, at which point I reverted back to cartridge based games, and pretty much gave up on the CD format, I've never had an issue with cart's other than the obvious battery death which is a quick fix even for an amateur with a soldering iron, not sure what causes it, but I look after my stuff so it's not that, anyway great video G, have a great day.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thanks, 9EG. Thankfully I haven’t been a victim of disc rot yet and hopefully I won’t but that sucks that happened to you.

[@Steadysphere]

Had a real history with this one, remember playing a demo for it when I was very young but only recently knowing what the game was even called. Managed to grab a copy after hunting ebay for a good price and loved it for all the reasons you mention. Fantastic look at this one, giving me an itch to go back and have another run through :D

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Sweet, thanks Shane! That's one of the best things I can do with my videos is to inspire people to go back and play their favorites again. :)

[@GtotheNextLevel]

There’s always one.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

I’m just shocked that you didn’t tell him to just go get a Raspberry Pi.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

And sounds like you don’t get it as expected so I’m just going to end it here.

[@TheRetroPerspective]

This game is possibly the highest on my list of most wanted! Only had a pirate version as a kid unfortunately =(

[@GtotheNextLevel]

I rented my copy like three times before I got my own copy back in the day, so I hear ya!

[@TheGorillafoot]

A remaster of this with the addition of analog stick control would be so bad ass. Guess I am lucky to even own a copy.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

That would be a day one buy for me! I know it works with the PSOne Flight Stick and I’ve been trying to get one so I can stream the game with it!

[@TheGorillafoot]

@@GtotheNextLevel I got a PS1 fight stick, gonna have to try that out. Have not tried to emulate it, but I bet that would give you a lot more control options.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

@@TheGorillafoot Oh I said flight stick, the dual stick official one from Sony.

[@TsakuraWataame]

Just got to try it out this year. I agree with you. It is an awesome game!

[@GtotheNextLevel]

That it is. Thanks, man!

[@TsakuraWataame]

@@GtotheNextLevel Welcome!

[@swooperd]

Great review! Love the anime series but never played any of the games

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thanks Dan! The PS1 and PS2 games are definitely worth playing for sure. The PS2 game does need a bit of patience to learn the controls and jumping to ledges but it’s good.

[@StewiesRetroGaming]

Hey G! Cracking vid ma friend on a game I've been wanting for ages, loved the movies, got loads of artwork books and the tv series rocked too so naturally I am wanting this game pretty bad lol thanks for the review and can't wait to get me paws on a copy at some point 🤟👍😁

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thanks Stewart! I loved Stand Alone Complex too and I really need to get the series on DVD or Blu-Ray sometime if I can.

[@StewiesRetroGaming]

@@GtotheNextLevel stand along complex is totally worth hunting down, some fantastic episodes in it and just opens up the majors story. Really love it buddy if I still had it would have passed it to ya 👍😎

[@TG5455]

I did like the live-action movie as well and the dislike to Scarlett Johansson over her getting the role of The Major was, to be honest, overblown. I like the live-action movie but it ain't no masterpiece like Alita is. I felt like that the story could've used some patching to make it work a lot better. The intro to the game is intense and animated very well, the best high-quality animation I've seen in an intro to a game.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Yeah, I thought it was decent at least but it definitely didn't deserve the hate that it got. Reminds me a lot of Balan Wonderworld, heh.

[@TG5455]

@@GtotheNextLevel I don't mind going back and watching the anime or live-action movie every once in a while because it is still an amazing experience to watch the cyber world in the movie.

[@im_an_alvani]

Love the review but wow, PS1 graphics always amaze me at how far we've come in the graphics department.

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Oh definitely. Early 3D is mostly a bit rough to look at today, but I think Ghost in the Shell still holds up well.

[@saabturbografx]

WOW GREAT JOB

[@GtotheNextLevel]

Thank you!!