The Untold Stories of Shadowgate : The Most SECRET ROOM & MORE - Featuring Game Designer Dave Marsh

[@TRex-fu7bt]

As a kid, it felt like these games were handed down from on high. I love hearing from the people that made these old games.

[@Gherit1]

I had an aunt that really fell in love with this game. She adored it so much she got me back interested in Shadowgate. We lost her to cancer 8 years ago. *raises a bottle* For Tod Zipnick and my aunt, I hope you both are resting peacefully.

[@MysticMike]

This was a pleasant surprise. A video not on guiding through a game but about a secret in the game and what does it do... a guide to the secret. That was good. Well done!

[@TrickyMcnickle]

I have very fond memories of playing this game on NES. My mother sitting to the side trying to help me solve the puzzles.

[@CactusPrix]

Same but with my dad

[@chevychase87]

I couldn't play or watch lol I was like 4 or 5 but I also remember my mom playing this.

[@SchkuenteQoostewin]

You had to have man, I figured this crap out with my pot smoking Crips on a rental age 9, 6 hours. This game is so safe, he may as well made a 1 - 20 tutorial Tetris.

[@Greentunic84]

Thats awesome.

[@Kroggnagch]

My brother and our ma used to play Tomb Raider, she loved doing the puzzle stuff with us. Always I will cherish those days.

[@maysintv9168]

Oh wow. You lucky, lucky dude! This was a awesome video cos I had NO idea about this at all!!! Also, a very touching tribute to Todd Zipnick. Thanks for bringing this to our attention, and that now Todd can be remembered by more people than ever. I wish I could give more than 1 like tbh, cos stuff like this is always aweomse to come across.

[@earlthepearl6414]

Shadowgate has such a memorable soundtrack. It's instantly recognizable. A sure sign that it's an epic OST.

[@beanthegod]

The soundtrack is amazing.

[@venomhemi3914]

shadowgate and castlevania yep

[@gentleuterus]

How do you keep cranking out these high quality videos week after week? You are a god.

[@JGarrison51285]

I cannot start my Saturday without watching UCBVG! ever since I found this channel late last year, I've made it a point to be front and center of my TV every single Saturday. Thank You for your content

[@travezripley]

Ohhh you're of the initiated, do you know the "secret handshake".

[@DaBoff858]

Most slept on Videogame channel on KZbin! Great video as always..

[@jebussonofgob]

I sleep to it most nights. The voice is just soothing somehow. (I know that's not what you meant) Also, not a dig. I love this channel 🙂

[@tpolutts3309]

@@jebussonofgob it's his cadence. It's just so soothing

[@cidfacetious3722]

Most slept with. Ha!

[@eldebo99]

Whoa! This is beyond awesome. You rock, UCBVG. I support future episodes like this!! Here's to Tod Zipnick. 🥂

[@EastsideShowSCP]

Shadow gate is a game I heard very true to my heart and got me into adventure games. The new version is also fantastic

[@Ismcant]

My favorite part of your videos are the history and back stories of the games, please keep up more of this content!

[@billlyons7024]

Shadowgate's graphics were mind-bending to see on NES back then! Great game, and one that was small enough that you could actually discover the correct path and actions to take without reading a guide. Plus, the music has to be some of the best on the NES, it really creates a vibe.

[@civic2980]

I agree the music is awesome and the move screen sound is icing on that cake. I didnt beat it when it came out but finished it in my teens. Great game and hearing the music makes me want to play again haha.

[@joeboo8626]

It's funny how true your comment is. Feel lucky to have seen the transition from vector graphics to photo realistic. I beat Shadowgate every 10 years, long enough to forget all the solutions on the next playthrough.

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

I didn't know that you could select the lit torch as a usable item, so I made all of ten minutes of progress in the game and was then stuck forever. What a pity that my adventure came to a sudden and tragic end. At least I could amuse myself by using the sword to commit suicide.

[@bigduke5902]

Fake news. No one who grew up with the NES Shadowgate would EVER describe something as "a vibe"

[@jamesc8259]

These specials are so awesome.

[@hannes8835]

That was wonderful. These kind of informations are the most interessting. It is great, that Dave Marsh took the time for the interview. Thank you so much for this video. 😊

[@khaimk4r4su]

The ending segment is magnificent :) :D no spoilers

[@Cloudheart1]

I love this background information and interviews with people who were there making it. Great work. Love the channel!

[@vineheart01]

Eagerly awaiting for when you tackle Uninvited, i actually dont know anything about that one other than it exists.

[@dogmd7]

It's a fantastic game, the best of the three Kemco NES games. I'd highly playing it while you wait for him to cover it on the channel!

[@alkristopher]

He'll probably do it for October since it's on the SKURRY side.

[@notsyzagts7967]

Watch a regular playthrough first then you can get this guy's take on it later. It won't spoil the game. I'm very familiar with these games but I still like watching multiple reviews about them regardless.

[@peaceup5519]

I absolutely loved this game as an adolescent teenager! Something really crazy that happened to my friend. He went on vacation to Disney World for a week. When he got back home and popped Shadowgate into his Nintendo he discovered the game had somehow "beaten" itself.

[@FWA1677]

Omg I played this in computer class in elementary school!!! Loved Shadowgate!

[@betterinsodapop]

Dang , I wasn't expecting to get emotional watching a Shadowgate video! Great interview with Marsh. RIP to Zipnick!

[@GGAllinJFS]

Some of the best retro content being made - thanks UCBVG

[@dragonluvrcatluvr9689]

This was my favorite game! I wrote to the company and they sent me a poster! Several friends and I passed this game and the poster around many times! One of my best high school memories is playing this game! Thank you for your video it was amazing!

[@stevianheartbound]

Rip Tod, sounds like a good guy. Retro games are a treasure! It's cool to see secrets like this!

[@lostwoodsstudios8270]

I LOVE Shadowgate. Used to watch my dad play it as a little kid and get scared of the Grim Reaper. Picked it up myself a few years later and loved playing through it. Cheers to such a great game. That was good.

[@MrRoboto81]

I miss these types of games. Would love to see them make a next-gen comeback.

[@thecunninlynguist]

they had a mini resurgence in the DS era w/ the Ace Attorney, Hotel Dusk games and their clones...if you haven't played those, I highly suggest them.

[@dogmd7]

While it isn’t exactly the same you may like to check out the Grahfmetal point and click games on PC, they even made an unofficial prequel to Uninvited that is very much inspired by the NES Kemco games like Shadowgate.

[@travezripley]

They kick-started a remake, it's on Steam and the App Store on the iPad.

[@civic2980]

They made a few more shadowgates. I think one was on the n64 and the other rather recently on pc......but if i remember correctly both were flops.

[@mo_musashi_284]

You played the remastered yet ?

[@nahumgardner]

The torch music from this is my morning alarm. That song causes so much panic.

[@ThePerradox]

Really a great video and wonderful to see and hear someone who worked on the game share stories.

[@GreenDragonPainting]

Loved this game as a kid. Still one of my favorite games all around.

[@The_Real_ScaryD]

I have always loved Shadowgate. What a great secret to reveal after all of these years.

[@xcar0982]

I loved this episode, even when is not a full walkthrough, is always interesting to know these details that define the history of video games, I hope you can do more like them along the walkthroughs.

[@CeeJayThe13th]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYrQoomfpdB3arc that's the full walkthrough he already did lol

[@kuliksco]

Pretty sure he has a separate video with the full walkthrough if you are interested.

[@mattcox8885]

I absolutely love your regular shows. You're literally my favorite KZbinr, and so I hope you have a long and fulfilling career doing this. But...I do like the occasional change of pace. Shadowgate was one of my favorite games growing up, and I still look back on it fondly, so breaking up the flow in order to do a "deeper" dive into this legendary game really helps to set you apart and above. I appreciate your efforts to go the extra mile.

[@Frieslick]

This channel needs more love

[@nicholasfrench4374]

Your ability to produce quality videos is really uncanny. A+.

[@SirAbacusFinch]

Shadowgate is dope, I was hoping we'd get a video on this one. Thank you!

[@B_B-420]

Fantastic video. So cool you got an interview with Dave Marsh to give an "in house" explanation.

[@jaysonl]

That was a wonderful video. Thanks for the interview, Dave!

[@robg6800]

Amazing video. I loved Shadow Gate as a kid and always wondered about the water fall stairs, the high room with the breakable platform and the well door. Nice to learn about the Waterfall door.

[@totemlordreviews7242]

What a cool episode! Even when you're not kicking butt at video games you're still taking us to school. Loved the episode!

[@darthboxOriginal]

Thanks, this is such a cool video! It's so great hearing from Dave Marsh. Learning about game Dev from those days is always fascinating

[@LUCKO2022]

13:04 is the end music from Star Tropics. I got that instantly.

[@ricardoflores3216]

Again you have out done yourself and made another great show. I have a feeling you might be from Wisconsin.

[@clintwalker2971]

I FUCKING LOVE SHADOW GATE

[@geneglenn5119]

I look forward to all your videos. Some are games I've never played some were ones I never got to beat and some are nostalgic for me. I appreciate them every week. There are some games I look forward to seeing you beat

[@GundamBlueDestiny]

Interesting video. Very nice, and a good break between games. I'm still waiting for you to get to more 3rd games: Super Mario 3, Castlevania III, Dragon Warrior III, Ninja Gaiden 3, Gradius III, Contra III: the Alien Wars, Super Return of the Jedi...

[@anon_y_mousse]

I still have my NES copy of Shadowgate. Complete with cardboard box and styrofoam block. That game was one of the defining pieces of my childhood. Hopefully that doesn't sound sad.

[@tonydeluna8095]

Saturday mornings are the best or Sundays when U Can Beat Video Games uploads amazing content!

[@Mahaveez]

WOOOOW...this is amazing! I'm practically in tears. I had no idea you could bring this kind of content to us--and what an amazing memory trip!

[@trueakuma777]

Shadowgate was one of my favorite games on the NES and one that I played for hours on end. I don't think I ever actually beat it, but it was fun to play and one I remember fondly. Learning about the secret room behind the waterfall in the Mac Version and the tribute to Tod Zipnick was a real treat and I would love to see more videos like this. Taking the time to interview people involved in the development of classic games and learn some of the behind-the-scenes trivia would be a welcome addition to the channel, in my opinion. Thank you for this wonderfully infomative video and stay safe out there!

[@UCanBeatVideoGames]

It was awesome to meet Dave and actually get to hear about what it was like making games in the 80's! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@blip1]

Shadowgate was such an excellent game.

[@EnjoySackLunch]

I hope Dave and the team knows how many hours of adventure and joy that game gave me throughout the years. And frustration of course lol

[@Black_Revue]

I believe in Cheesey Endings and the Gameplay it takes to see them

[@jimmycarevich9317]

This is so wholesome and a breath of fresh air. This channel has easily become my favorite. No matter what game is featured or if I have played it or watching you beat it is my introduction to said game, I am always surprised and excited when I get the upload notification. Thank you!

[@NeopToIemy]

this was so insightful and heartbreaking at the same time rip zip the dip

[@Eddie42023]

I played this on the Apple II GS from '89- '91. I always wondered about that landslide.

[@theecrazyoldgamer8770]

I loved this episode due to the fact I played & beaten this on the NES Thank You for this video and all the videos that you do. = )

[@kmjsuperfly1]

I'm really liking these new types of videos. Nice work!

[@OzymandiasWasRight]

I'd expect myself to be familiar with Shadowgate, but my childhood is just Deja Vu. That joke may not be very funny, but its the truth. From its soundtrack to all the unique ways I could die (I watched my brother to experience any success), Deja Vu was a solid gaming experience for me. Once again UCBVG comes through, this is one that slipped through my childhood. RIP Todd Zipnick- growing up I never appreciated pioneers who brought the unique (and way more risky) titles along development.

[@CarletonTorpin]

1:54 - In Photoshop, use Edit > Layer > Distort on the Shadowgate screenshot later, take each corner of the screenshot and drag it to the appropriate corner of the Mac monitor. Then try changing the blend mode from “Normal” to “Overlay” on the screenshot layer, to integrate it seamlessly into the Mac image. This is my unsolicited Photoshop advise for making realistic screenshot+monitor mock-ups. I don’t know what the commands would be if one is using GIMP instead.

[@mgarofalojr]

Oh man...I used to "speed run" shadowgate on the NES before speed running was really a thing. Probably 1990 or 91. Every song abd sound from that game is permanently in my brain.

[@abysscallstoabyss55]

I rented this cartridge so many times I could have bought it three times over. 🤦‍♂️😅🍻

[@Jamie-nx2cg]

Great video man. SG was always a constant. Game ooozed atmosphere like no other NES game.

[@robnagy1408]

One of my favorite games as a kid

[@chevychase87]

Man I'm NGL shadowgate creeped me out back in the nes days. I was too scared to play it. Looking back though it feels kinda silly to be afraid of it but just the music and art creates an isolated creepy vibe idk maybe this was just me?? Lol

[@Revidescent84]

This was a really nice treat to learn something new about a long time fave. This channel gets better every day somehow, it's truly a KZbin hidden gem! Props for pulling the strings to get that interview... I got very emotional at the end for someone I didn't even know!

[@UCanBeatVideoGames]

Thank you!!

[@wardrich]

Zojoi has a Kickstarter going right now for a new installment in the series. It's gonna have the same look/feel as the NES one. I'm stoked! We're slowly getting more, new games like that!

[@robertlevy4613]

This is badass. Great episode.

[@vrasten]

You are very good at this. I look forward to these episodes every week. The combination of a thoughtful tribute, plus the end theme to StarTropics, plus two sweet dogs playing at the beach actually made me tear up. StarTropics is one of my all time favorite games, and you did that end theme song so right with this tribute. I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@philosophyoftrucking]

My friend, Chris, developed a tabletop role play game based on Shadowgate. It goes on sale in October.

[@UCanBeatVideoGames]

I've been in touch with Chris! He reached out to me, and sent pictures of the game - it looks really cool!

[@philosophyoftrucking]

I’m happy to hear that. They’ve put in a lot of good work.

[@317Chris]

@@UCanBeatVideoGames I still plan on getting you a review copy btw. I think you’ll like it

[@Harry-Sachs]

Just love shadow gate. Just the sound is so nostalgic. Friend and i made a game based on it. Wish we would of had a chance to program it

[@The16bithero]

This game makes me feel like I'm gaming in the Clinton years

[@bakuiel1901]

Nice interview and touching sentiments

[@spicytrashpanda]

This was a really fun break from the usual content. I hope you get a chance to talk to more creators because you clearly have a passion for what you do.

[@vollkommen1982]

One of my favorite parts of your uploads is the history section you go through near the beginning of each one - this video was all of that and more. Loved it!

[@bmbougie]

I loved Shadowgate on my Amiga, have it on PC via Steam now. Great game. Could never finish it without a walkthru.

[@skateboardmemories]

Awesome video! I love your ordinary videos but this was maybe even better 🔥

[@drunknpoet]

Man, that soundtrack really just hits me in the nostalgia feels. RIP Zip. You made my childhood better by contributing your talents into the world! Thank you, Dave, for the interview. That was cool insight into the world of the game development of my childhood. 10/10

[@facerip2222]

What an absolute treat of a video. This is so great. I just watched your Shadowgate and Maniac Mansion videos in the past week, so youtube must've recommended me this today. I am so grateful. I love your channel, I find your voice and the video's lengths strangely comforting and soothing for some reason. Great job again, please keep it up.

[@bryansmith844]

Love this - will you ever do ZORK? That was the first PC video game I ever played and never came CLOSE to beating it. My 4th grade teacher would let us play ZORK if we finished our work and reading, us nerds who tried it were so mystified lol.

[@chasonlapointe]

Great video, Nice idea for a series of short, for a UCBVG video at least.

[@orchNEStra]

LOVE Shadowgate. This was an excellent special episode! It's cool to know you can get past the rock slide in the original version. Great interview and great info!

[@TheMikeyb86]

This episode is legit!

[@drunknpoet]

I love your videos! The Wizardry series would be a good one, plus, I want to see your strategies.

[@phinull_girl]

OMG... my absolute most favorite game of all time. I never expected a video like this!!

[@caseyv5233]

Great video as always! Your videos make me so happy!

[@pelgervampireduck]

I love Shadowgate and Deja Vu!. I rented them all the time, and years later I could buy the NES cartridges and I still play them from time to time.

[@hicknopunk]

This video is really good! Thank you so much. I loved these games on my Mac Plus.

[@indieemil]

This was so cool!

[@johnrustic]

great episode about a great game!

[@jps6869]

This channel is Amazing. UCBVG continues to level up.

[@captainnintendo]

Wow! I sure wasn't expecting you to revisit this game to cover this interesting hidden easter egg. Let alone get an interview with the developer. I'm glad I was wrong :) This was a real cool and wholesome video and tribute I think. Very nicely done. P.S Omg! your dogs are just so adorable

[@casucasueq4479]

Excellent video, you really went above and beyond for this one.

[@Dorelaxen]

Gruz was diving into this exact topic recently, and damn if it's not fascinating. One of my favorite games ever and it STILL holds some secrets. Also, doggo has a mini-me!

[@paulc2335]

Getting the game on an original Macintosh is the only way? I'm pretty sure if anyone was so inclined to want to check out this obscure Easter egg, they could probably download the Macintosh version of the game and use it with a Macintosh emulator. But while this is cool, a really obscure room in a version of a game you're not likely to know about these days, there didn't really seem like there was much to it. Neat video about it though, that was very interesting to watch.

[@jonathansherwood5841]

Thank you for this video! And thanks to Dave Marsh for spending some time with us as well!

[@chazmaru9583]

This is a really cool special episode and different format than usual. I noticed it performed slightly worse than your other recent videos but don’t let that deter you from making this kind of cool different content again.

[@UCanBeatVideoGames]

Thanks Chaz! This episode is much shorter than my usual ones, and shorter episodes naturally get fewer views. It counts as two views if someone watches a video in two parts, so that skews the metrics. I totally expected this one to have fewer views. I'd feel like this did badly if it was like 2 hours long. I appreciate the concern, and while I don't know how often I'll have access to do cool interviews, I like making stuff like this and will hopefull get to every so often.

[@bmbougie]

Great episode. Keep making vids that aren't just beating video games and I will keep watching them. :) (I'll still watch the video games I can beat vids of course).

[@arroncronce8221]

Deja Vu and The Uninvited were also great games as well in this line my personal favorite was always The Uninvited

[@robertbeckman2054]

My first encounter with Shadowgate was a random rental at a Smiths with two other friends, back when you could rent video games. We stayed up all night trying to figure out all the puzzles. A fantastic game, with a 10 out of 10 for atmosphere.

[@trvado3000]

This is like the art gallery in uninvited You should play that game sometime too man it’s my favorite Mac venture. It’s amazing you got one of the devs to give these backstory.