The History of Atari's Area 51- arcade console documentary

The history of the alien influenced light gun shooter
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[@rockfresh5359]

They used to have this game in cici's pizza buffet , great times indeed ‼️early 2000's like 03

[@brian_b_music]

I’m pretty sure they had it in the cici’s pizza that I worked at in high school.

[@granthelas4468]

I remember applying for a job at a Cicis with an Area 51 arcade in it

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Never played it on PS2 tho. Or blacksite.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Atari created stars before Capcom Resident evil? WOW. Heck they even got a woman Dressed like jill.

[@BelmontClan]

@@nehemiahpouncey3607i remember blacksite because David Ducovney voiced the player who we all knew as Spooky Fox Mulder from x files and Ira Kane from Evolution

[@mgrsdgfsdafsdgrsdgfsdg6980]

Area 51, Lethal Enforcers, and Police Trainer were huge around this time. Thanks for the video Patman.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Absolutely thanks for watching

[@DrProfessorMD]

I enjoy them all but Police Trainer is one of my favorite arcade games.

[@tr1bes]

Virtual cop and then Time Crisis was pretty huge as well.

[@CokinaClutch]

were you a fan of space gun, alien 3 the gun or crypt killer?

[@jeffcotten1081]

@@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries I would love to see a video for Zombie Raid for this Halloween. One of my favorite light gun games. 😃

[@mattroberts2413]

38 yr old turbo nerd here and have existed on the internet for a good long while and can confirm that solid quality content still exists. Creators like this dude just pumping out quality videos if not purely love for the genre. You are appreciated man.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I sure do appreciate that my friend. Glad to be appreciated :-) thanks a ton

[@ConsoleCleric]

For these games, you typically had to shoot off the screen to reload your gun. One trick was to hold the gun in such a way so that you could cover the front with your finger while pulling the trigger, reloading the gun on the spot.

[@mark6302]

oh wow thats awesome

[@AckzaTV]

also u could use a mirror and hit every target

[@Lightblue2222]

I recall thinking this was the best graphics I had ever seen. So smooth. The sequel "Site 4" is cool too.

[@theguybehindyou4762]

I have a fond memory of watching a couple of off-duty soldiers playing Site 4 at a Pizza Hut me and my family stopped at while vacationing down south near the Vicksburg memorial back in 2000.

[@liesureleeminis8268]

And now Im realizing I've NEVER heard of site 4.

[@ugandahater]

19:28 Ahh my favorite secret. Everyone thought I was racist when I said you had to uhh... Shoot the uhh.. BLM person 3 times and no one else. I find it troubling that you didn't explain the history behind that secret. I wanna know who thought that was a good idea... Because he deserves an award 👍🏻👍🏻💯💯

[@vinnylashley7394]

“LIFELIKE VIOLENCE-STRONG”

[@TexasHollowEarth]

@liesureleeminis8268 - ... no wonder. S4 never received a home port + was quite rare in my area, growing up. I'd love to play it again, but not sure if it can be emulated. Last I checked, MAME still couldn't run it. Maybe someone has a standalone emu for it, like Time Crisis 5 and House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn 🤔

[@strikexforce]

This arcade cabinet was absolutely everywhere. Easily one of the most common 90's arcade games found. I really loved Area 51 back when it came out, and I did buy the PS1 port when that released. However, I did not have the Konami Justifier. Toys R' Us (where I bought Area 51 at) had the MadCatz "Fazor" for sale to go along with the game. As bad as the Fazor looked, it actually performed good enough to get the job done, and was compatible with both the PS1 and the Saturn.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Very cool

[@UN-intelligent]

I got it and Time crisis with the light gun that had, "recoil."

[@keithsimpson2685]

@@UN-intelligent The old guncons did not, only in the arcade. Either you had something weird or are misremembering

[@TexasHollowEarth]

Too bad Site 4 was the complete opposite.... no home port + rare to find in public 👎

[@nononono12345]

Maaaaan remember those days like yesterday. Great times.

[@MCHH-ml2qq]

This game was near the front door of almost every gas station, pizza hut, literally wherever it could fit when it was new still have a sega saturn copy of this like I grew up with back then.

[@Cieje3]

Didn't know that Site 4 was a full sequel. Didn't see it as often as the original, so I'd LOVE to see you do a video on it. Love your work as always!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks a lot my friend

[@TexasHollowEarth]

@patmanqc-historyofarcadega6601 - Another excellent video on a fantastic lightgun game. I'd love to see you cover Site 4 👍👍

[@zwithers17]

The game over sequence of Area 51 scares me as kid. That poor staar team member turned into a Kronn alien after he died. Even as an adult it frightened me. But thank goodness it can be avoided by making the high score

[@mr.pavone9719]

I had come home on leave to visit family after being in Germany for a year. During a trip to the mall I ducked into an arcade to play a few games and this was one of them. As we went inside we passed a Marine recruiter who was trolling for possible recruits. I settled into this game and tore it a new asshole. The recruiter noticed and was ready to hand me a business card when my mom stopped him. "Sorry gunny, the Army got him already." The Marine smiled, hung his head and moved to his next target.

[@BargainBarons]

Hey Patman!!!! Fans from CANADA , born in the 70s so this is our era of gaming!! Infrequent commenter but longtime viewer!!! Keep up the good work buddy! 👍👍👍

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Excellent, greetings from the USA. Thanks for watching!

[@dollarama8652]

wow! me 2! 🍁

[@RacingHeartMedia]

@@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentariesmay we get a review for Time Crisis

[@T.R.C_TomtokyoYugi]

I ❤ this history documentary of Area 51 the arcade I really enjoy this!!

[@The_Bad_Guy.]

One of my absolute favorite arcade shooters of all time!

[@matthewlane518]

Loved it! Played it all the time! Till I got it on PlayStation! Then I didn't need quarters cause they made a great conversion

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Stars before resident evil. So that girl is apparently jill.

[@The_Bad_Guy.]

@@nehemiahpouncey3607 ha I never thought of that before!

[@The_Bad_Guy.]

@@matthewlane518 yeah they did. It was really good. Not as good as the arcade but great to be able to play at home

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

@@The_Bad_Guy. I'm shocked This game predicted s.t.a.r.s. and Jill from resident evil helping you out.

[@thisisnotachannel]

I used to play Area 51, MK1 and 2, and TMNT whenever I went to my old local "Time Out" arcade. They were my go-to arcade games... this one was my go-to shooter! It has so many secrets, and half the fun for me was waiting my turn to play it... so I could watch other kids play before me... It was a great way to get hints and tips, or learn about secrets I hadn't discovered yet!Great times, back then. I miss arcades. Keep it up, Pat. Another classic! I always thought the "QC" in your screen name meant "Quebec, Canada"... but it obviously means QUALITY CONTENT... cus that's what you give us!

[@PistNRods]

Hell yeah, Sega’s Time Out

[@Trevor6714]

Me and my dad would frequently go to the movies near where we lived back in the day. There were a handful of arcade cabinets there. Area 51 was one. I remember one day he had save a crap ton of quarters over the year. We played the game together till we beat it, since we had a nearly limitless supply of quarters.

[@FollowTheFreeman]

Bro i was just reminiscing last night to myself about playing this bad boy at Casa Bonita for my birthdays back in the 90's. Glad to have found this video, my friend.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Fantastic, glad I could help. Thanks

[@TheTitandog70]

I love this game , play it alot , what I love about this was it had secrets you can figure out. It was fun doing it in game and someone who watching never seen it before and they are floored.

[@davidt3563]

What an absolute classic! I remember playing the heck out of this game back in the 90s. We used to love...the assets and the blood and guts. Good times!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes, tons of fun

[@forcedfeedbackclassicgamer5499]

Definite classic. Just a fantastic arcade experience. Glad I'm not the only one that thoroughly enjoyed playing both guns. ;) The easter eggs in this game were always great.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

I'm shock they created stars before Resident evil. Even have a jill looking woman too.

[@SHUPIRATE1991]

I loved this game

[@zombiejlt1]

This was a favorite of mine in both the arcade and TIGER handheld as I had that TIGER game. When I see the game in working condition I have to fight the urge not to flip it into KRONN HUNTER mode and tell people either 1. I hacked it, 2. the game broke, 3. or say "this is how my species sees things" lol. Great review

[@sparkster1701]

Glad you showed the dual Area 51/Maximum Force ad Patman. Years ago I bought a bundle of all the ads for Area 51, and that includes one for Site 4.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Excellent

[@6sKi6z6]

This one was at my local Laser Tag place in Pittsburgh growing up. I remember pumping tons of quarters into this sucker.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

It was all over the place especially in movie theaters and bowling alleys

[@kaiyote_]

I went to a local free play arcade and they had an area 51/maximum force cabinet there. It was so much fun, and I was actually pretty good at it too.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

This game predicted stars and plus have a jill like woman helping you. Even dressed like her.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

That's the best way to play it, on free play :-)

[@joshXnovak1]

I wish my free to play arcade had this game!

[@flyingninja1234]

This is one of my favorite arcade light gun games. Thanks for this.

[@johnnygrind77]

This is a game that brings back a lot of memories in the arcade. There used to be one in the mall that was near me growing up. You could hear this game blasting thru the halls of the place and the sound of the aliens "URGH" is deeply embedded into my brain haha That same mall was also used for the movie, "The Lovely Bones!"

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Atari predicted s.t.a.r.s. before resident Evil.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Very cool. Yes the arcade game was very loud

[@paxhumana2015]

@@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries , I had the PS1 port of the game, and the local Pizza Hut that was where I lived had a copy of the actual arcade machine as well. Also, even if it is a reboot, as well as a FPS, what a lot of people do not know is that the PS2 game of Area 51 is also a pretty solid game in its own right.

[@freddykruger1118]

My friend and I would play the Sega Saturn version until the Sun came up the next day. We had this game memorized he had the light gun and I always used the controller. With the controller I could get those hard to get spots for the Easter eggs

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Such good memories of staying up all night long playing video games with your friends :-)

[@bryansmith844]

I would use both guns at the movie theatre haha, never got too far that way, but it was fun and cool

[@mulry101]

When I was a kid everyplace that had arcade games had this game. I played it every chance I could!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I always enjoyed it as well

[@KO-eu6jv]

I tell you what, I like to think I know all there is about my favorite video games, then here’s Patman to tell me that Area 51 was made by Atari?! I mean, Wikipedia could’ve told me that, but I wouldn’t have thought to look until now! Mind blown! Thanks Pat! 👍

[@williamcrowe2576]

Most arcades I went to had either this game or Maximum Force or both.

[@rogue-like4life]

This used to be such a cutting edge game and it was really fun at the time. Sadly, it didn't hold up unlike Time Crisis.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I think the polygon based shooters have aged much better but this one is still fun

[@GHMYahooka]

time crisis was so amazing, the gun kick and the peddle reload/hide was so cool

[@rogue-like4life]

@@GHMYahooka it was super innovative... I was not a big fan of most light gun games because there was no way to dodge the incoming bullets and it made those games cost soooo many quarters at the arcade.

[@noneed4me2n7]

Worked at a theater ages ago on the overnight cleanup crew that had one of these cabinets. A few of us would waste our breaks messing on it. Lots of lost quarters. One of the few arcade games I got to see the end screen.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I always had fun playing it

[@chefkris44]

I don't know how you do it man but you always pick so my favorite games to do deep dives into. I really appreciate it I've always wanted to know the background of this one and it's so hard to find Details

[@Hans_Lex]

Been playing this on the new retro shooter lightgun kit. Runs great and the sequel too! Who else had area 51 with the playstation GUNCON back in the day?

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Excellent, thanks for the info

[@entertainingCed]

i knew it was everywhere. now i know why. i didn't realize they sold that many cabinets. great job PatmanQC!!! always great videos and content!!!

[@Morbid0007]

13:41 "Entering hanger complex 1 8." is a nice little Megadeth 'Hanger 18' reference! 'Area 51' would make a great Arcade1Up cabinet, especially if they include 'Maximum Force' and 'Site 4.'

[@SaturmornCarvilli]

I used to play this two-gun kid style at my local Fuddruckers while waiting on my burger during college. I never beat it because my food was usually ready before I got there. I really liked playing light gun games using both guns. I even developed a pretty good system of ensuring that my reloads were offset, my left hand was offense and my right was defense when needed and everything. More than a couple of times, I melted the minds of elementary kids who never even considered using both guns at the same time.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL that's fantastic

[@BlackArroToons]

I never had the chance to defend Area 51 from the alien invaders in this arcade game, so thank you for the detailed history of this Area 51 arcade blaster game. The full motion video was something. I do remember reading about the reboot Area 51 in gaming magazines back when it was made. Thanks, PatmanQC!

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Staar came before resident evil?

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Absolutely, thanks for watching

[@subtledemisefox]

​@@nehemiahpouncey3607whoa. It did! I have to go retract my comment. Capcom ripped off Atari lol

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

While only a casual arcade game player, I would be sure to play Area 51. I didn't know about the secret levels! Thanks for an informative video.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Absolutely, thanks for watching

[@ApocalypticSoviets]

Man, thanks for digging this one up! Played a lot of this one as a kid. I remember the graphics and those alien designs specifically really sticking with me. After we ran out of quaters me and my friends would go larp the game with nerf guns in the woods. Good times.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

He forgot about blacksite.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

You bet, thanks for watching

[@HupCapNinja]

Stephanie Grant aka Kim was also the inspiration for Jill Valentine from Resident Evil. Even going as far as having STARS engraved into her pistol and her outfit alone. Pretty cool that a game with little budget and passion could inspire one of the best franchises in the gaming industry.

[@Janzer_]

WOW! I was wondering which "STAARS/STARS" came first. Definitely very talented assets!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes, very cool indeed

[@Brian_Rogers]

There were a couple of places in my area that had Area 51 machines. I've dumped plenty of quarters into it in the past. I remember seeing a copy of the PC port at K-Mart back in the day but it had a ridiculous $80 price tag on it. A few years ago I managed to find an unopened copy online for around $30 and bit the bullet.

[@Kinshinobi]

I remember playing the crap out of this game at my local Walmart back in the day. RELOAD! RELOAD!

[@skyden24195]

Whenever my friends and I were having a weed-smoking session and the pipe/bong we were smoking from became empty, someone would inevitably start chanting, "Reload! Reload! Reload!" in the same tone/pace as the game voice does for reloading your gun.

[@Jimboh1637]

Man I remember playing this at arcades that had a nathan's(an other stuff like sbarro). I’m 20 but this makes me feel old.

[@jackburton2680]

Wonder where Terry is now. How cool would it be to forever be able to tell your kids and anyone else that you're in an arcade game, especially one as cool as Area 51. And holy shit at the absolute most bizarre trivia imaginable...the dude who did the stop motion animation for this game was a part of the Flying Burrito Bros !!?!?!? haha that is such a random factoid and as a huge fan of that group, amazing to learn. Fucking wild!

[@_OopsieDaisies]

incredible timing. just the other day i was thinking about which arcade games i put the most money into and area 51 is definitely up there for me. it all made me want to take a stroll down memory lane and watch a playthrough or maybe just learn a little about the making of and lo and behold here comes patman to scratch those itches :)

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Fantastic. I am scratching nostalgic itches all across the world :-)

[@cleverkitsune4302]

This game and die hard arcade..

[@Thabosshoss]

Such a classic. I miss the cheeky comedy of 90’s arcade games. I still find myself blurting out “WHOOPSIE” from Mortal Kombat every once in a while. Thanks for this!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

You bet, thanks for watching

[@NYKgjl10]

Love playing Area 51 and timeless classic shoot'em up. My best friend and I use to rock playing this at a local billiard ions ago. Another excellent video Patman.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

He forgot about blacksite.

[@bigbadspikey]

I love this game! It's been like 20yrs since I last played this game in the arcades, but while watching the video, I still remember where everything is. What a game.

[@alexgeorge501]

I'd love to see a video of you covering Maximum force and Area 51 Site 4 in future videos!

[@HondoMcChando]

This is one of my all time favorites for arcade, apart from time crisis and among other legends. This game is truly a staple of its time. It’s beyond nostalgia when you play it, it’s like your time traveling back to the early 90’s.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes, it really scratches that nostalgic itch

[@beatemup]

Finally I subbed with this account. After years watching with my personal one I finally remembered using this one!!! Now, to the video. (Which I am sure will be great as always)

[@sirhellguitarlordhd1423]

Pat should do Time Crisis next, also greetings Pat from the UK

[@icarusonice2350]

As a kid, this was always my favorite arcade game, and luckily it was everywhere! Pizza parlors, movie theaters, actual arcades, and even gas stations

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

You mean stars from resident evil?

[@alexismoon404]

Another excellent video, Pat! This game was seemingly in every arcade back in the day no matter the size. My friends and I dropped a lot of quarters into this. I would love to see some type of modern re-release for it!

[@jasonshouseoffunandvideoga7169]

Such a great game! I didn't play it much in the arcade but I had it for the ps1 and loved it. Great job with the vid and I would love to see another video on the other game. 💪🔥🙌

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks a lot

[@prettygal213]

Yes, Please cover this version of Area 51 site 4 it the version I played a lot. I have very good memories playing this arcade.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Excellent, thanks

[@Skynet_Scans_It]

At the time this came out I was already obsessed with the real Area 51 and aliens so naturally I played this to death. The Playstation version with the light gun was near perfect to the arcade for me.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes it was really good

[@luisreyes1963]

Legend has it, that you can play as one of the aliens if you can figure out how in the Area 51 game.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes I talk about it in the video and show clips

[@DAv2003]

A fun trip down memory lane to be sure. Good in-depth look into the game itself and how it came about. Nicely done video.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks a ton!

[@kenchan4774]

Love your channel Patman! I'm surprised there isn't some tie-in with Resident Evil since the main character in this is pretty much in STARS and dressed exactly the same. Would be neat to have Capcom say that aliens are also a part of storyline!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thank you. It would be a cool tie-in I agree

[@adammassacre1981]

I remember when this arcade came out it looked amazing! the nostalgia is hitting hard :)

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Before they started fighting zombies They were fighting aliens. Staaars.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

It was a lot of fun

[@SteveCrew925]

I remember this game! Awesome video Patman!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks Steve

[@blakew.2327]

That arcade game is so nostalgic I played it all the time when I was a kid

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes it was a lot of fun

[@steelcurtain187]

I was super into this game when it came out for some reason 😆 what a classic. I even rented it for ps1 and didn’t even have the light gun and still found it fun

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes, still lots of fun

[@bltxlettuce3444]

Still love this game, even though it came out a few years before I was born. Love giving it a whirl whenever I find one at a local barcade. Warner Bros. should really consider a rerelease cab of the old Atari Games titles or even just an arcade 1up.

[@slack128]

Just discovered your channel, love this stuff. Keep it up!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks, will do!

[@ai_serf]

Ahhh, one of my favorite games ever! The memory of grinding this game at Qzar, a lazer tag place in Rohnert Park, Northern CA, Ill never forget. The secrets are what made this game legendary.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

I couldn't agree more

[@TheDeath138]

Loved this game in the arcade. I would play 2 player and dual wield the guns as well.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

That was the best way to play but a bit expensive :-)

[@Makeshift_Mulder]

This is easily my favorite arcade game. I still have the PS1 version with the original Namco Guncon just to play sometimes.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

It's really good

[@TrialzGTAS]

Lots of memories in the early2000s playing this at the arcade down the shore. Thanks for the awesome documentary. *subbed

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@danwake4431]

excellent video, this and time bandits were ones i played the most with guns.

[@SolCresta3405]

I prefer this baby over Maximum Force.

[@kevinbbadd]

Stallone not in? PFFFFF

[@blackflame4506]

Play this one several times at my local arcade back in the day and it was really cool to blast aliens and zombie scum while hearing the booming sound effects every single time. A definite arcade classic in my book. Thanks for the video PatmanQC

[@thomaslau8806]

The younger me can't recall how many quarters I dumped in to Area 51...good times!!

[@SaxcatGamingCorner]

I played the crap out of this game. I think I finally got good enough to beat it in about 2 dollars in quarters. Lol.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Excellent!

[@thecunninlynguist]

Played this one often

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

So did I

[@redwolfe7049]

I never got to beat this game but it was so cool watching this one guy way back use both light guns at the same time and beating the game.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

That was the best way to play although it was expensive

[@E36FTW1]

Mirrored cab doesn't have anything to do with the screen being too close to work, that why most of these games have a setting to flip the image. The mirrored cabinet creates depth, regular is cheaper to build. it's personal preference.

[@GamerForLifeDrakunia]

I remember dual wielding and having an accuracy OVER 100%, how you ask? I had a 100% accuracy and then I use 1 grenade to kill more than 1 enemy. Damn I was good.

[@miaouew]

Patman always putting the hotties in the thumbnail

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Was it that obvious? :-)

[@guyonphilippe2223]

Great review, there was a Area 51 cab near me at a local hotel , the cab disappeared 11 years ago. I’m very curious for Site 4 game review !! Have a great day

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks a lot, have a great day as well

[@watchdogsplaythroughs9852]

My favourite arcade game! I can't tell you how many quarters I pumped into this game. My favourite arcade survived the Pandemic and still has this arcade cabinet. I still play it whenever i can. Thank you for this video!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Very cool, thanks for watching

[@summerlaverdure]

good video even if the editing is pretty rough, definitely neat to see some history about this, thank you for making it!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks, where was the editing rough at?

[@summerlaverdure]

@@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries its just your style but its no big deal, i liked this vide ojust how it is and i subbed to see more of them!!

[@dashdeception]

love your videos bro!

[@robertweatherby51]

Great documentary, you pretty much nailed the entire development cycle.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Coming from the man who created the product that is high praise indeed. Really enjoyed your game and spent countless hours playing it. Thanks so much

[@dhazard1976]

Loved this game. Was one of my go to games whenever I was at any arcade, if they had it. It had so many power ups, bonus, and bonus stages that I never had the same experience twice.

[@gstein86]

Great vid as always, ty! I always loved hearing the screams of the dying aliens across the arcade or movie theater.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

LOL, so did I. Thanks

[@jeenkzk5919]

This game is at my local arcade! Play the hell out of them back in the day. Hell of a lot of fun

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes, I always had fun as well

[@shadowwarrior231gaming]

Another great video sir

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks again!

[@YaYousef5]

I owned this game on the PS1 when I was a kid and played it 100's of 1000's of times! Makes me super nostalgic. A local old school arcade bar near where I live, Pinky's Revenge in Taylors, SC, has an Area51 machine and it was the first time I played it in on an arcade. Brought back memories, as did your video. Thanks for this in depth look at the history of it!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Absolutely, thanks for watching

[@noanswer1864]

I haven't thought about "There is currently a line for Time Crisis" in years! This is a serious blast of nostalgia.

[@BenColc]

Loved playing this and Maximum Force at Laser Quest (now closed) while we were waiting for our turn to go in.

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

This was in the arcade of my college campus back in the day. I couldn't play it as much as I would have liked, but it was so interesting that I'd stand there between classes and watch others give it a go.

[@DeffVsTheWorld]

Loved playing this with my dad in the 90s. Excellent!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Yes, tons of fun

[@JQXJQ]

Awesome doc! I used to play this constantly at the local bowling alley. I would love a bit of low volume background music behind the main audio of the video to give a bit of atmospheric pacing to go along with the great video content. I just subscribed and I can't wait to see more!

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

Thanks a lot, welcome aboard

[@Djclyve]

Where I lived, this wasn’t a game u typically saw at the arcade. You always would find them at movie theaters.

[@PatmanQC-Arcade-Documentaries]

They were at the theaters long after the left the arcade around here

[@SecondOpinionGames1]

I still hope to do a video with you in the future. Love your work 🙏

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Send me an email my contact is listed below

[@inezvalentinus5759]

This games was so much fun. I spent a lot of time trying to find all the secret rooms. I always wondered if it influenced Resident Evil, STAARS vs STARS as well as a few other similarities.

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It's entirely possible