TurboGrafx-16 Games in 30 Seconds! - Erin Plays

[@newwavejunkie]

Erin really knows her cute 'em ups and that is very on brand!

[@vaporwave2345]

Legendary Axe II has one of the most beautifully haunting soundtracks and atmospheres I've ever seen in a classic game. 😊

[@demonology2629]

Because you said that I'm going to order Legendary AXE 2 I have beaten part 1 in 1992 strangely enough legendary Axe 2 is out of the universe but it still got good gameplay

[@DrJ3RK8]

Agreed! I also love the music from the first one. Not quite as "haunting" as you put it, but excellent all the same.

[@boilerfan18]

I never thought I’d see the day when “I remember it has a store callled the pipi store” is a highlight of a game.

[@jessragan6714]

I dunno, my favorite moment in that game is the big sign with the little girl shrieking in fright, "Oh no! Big!," with an angry ice cream cone flexing his muscles, shouting "I'M A BIG!"

[@joaquinvelasquez6252]

What I find masterful is the game footage is being directed by what Erin describing.

[@ErinPlays]

I captured the game play afterwards, then tried to the show the parts of the game I was referencing.

[@regnillam]

I had 4 of those. Sometimes I miss my Turbo Grafx-16. I was going to get the cd add on for it, but then it was discontinued. I had Alien Crush, JJ and Jeff, Side Arm, Bonk's Adventure and a bunch of other games.

[@Flowmystic]

You solved the mystery title I couldn't remember the name "Keith Courage!" All I could think about for 30 years was enemies w/ gun-heads. So darn fun, can't wait for more videos

[@MisterWin]

The Gun Head enemy would make a great tattoo.

[@Kdawg-rx8db]

I always enjoy your retro gaming videos. It reminds me of my childhood and such a good time in gaming history.

[@michaelsullivan007]

Thank you , Erin. I love these kinds of videos. All of your content is great.

[@ErinPlays]

Thanks so much!

[@michaelsullivan007]

@@ErinPlays You are welcome

[@michaelleekritschgau7746]

J.J. & Jeff isn't just weird; somehow it's so creepy that it's retroactively traumatizing: I had my childhood ruined just by looking at this 30 second gameplay, and I'm 38!

[@jesseleesamples]

I recently acquired a turbografx-16 and have no idea what games to try to get for it so this helps a little bit. I’d like to see a top 10 recommended games list where you talk about them a little bit more than this

[@ErinPlays]

Glad this could help a bit! And yeah, that's not a bad idea for a video :)

[@jesseleesamples]

@@ErinPlays yeah that would be a helpful video for a lot of people unfamiliar with the system like me and most everyone else I know who never had one growing up lol. The games are uncommon and usually never cheap so it’s hard to just guess on buying them

[@11gingin]

tell mike silent debuggers is the most innovative and interesting shooter from that era

[@winterburden]

This is so exciting, thanks for sharing Erin! 🙆‍♀️

[@alexgarbe1971]

Really like the editing on this one. Especially the timing with Erin remembering what Psychosis was. Good stuff!

[@ErinPlays]

Hey thank you!

[@andy2more475]

I love the gameshow aspect! These are so good!

[@nostartia]

These videos definitely feel like very fun to do, and they're really fun to watch! Good job btw!

[@matts3137]

Dang I’m really impressed. I loved watching the side by side with clips and how it matched up with what you were saying. Really fun video. I’m new to the channel but am loving it. You have a great personality and cool nerd look. Makes for a fun watch. All the best, cheers!

[@EcHolcombe]

I love this new series of videos!

[@rchassereau2]

Really enjoyed this format, good video.

[@kri249]

Erins an asthmatic too. At least now someone will get it when I say games are like oxygen. Just can't get enough.

[@elfman72]

Erin absolutely knows her shit. No room for hate. Erin is more of a gamer than most of you will ever be.

[@Halauris]

Erin definitely knows her shit.

[@Halauris]

@Keith Courage RX-78-2 So what does it matter when she was born? If she knows the games now what is the difference?

[@CityBoyBlues]

Your game recall is impressive. I've played all of these games and I wouldn't be able to recall that much info about them. Great job!

[@itsyeeoledskoolfurry3208]

"...big heads and it really creeps me out." Remember "fat head" removable wall decals???? That just reminded me of those.

[@patrickbering1988]

Marathon watching and liking every video so far. And not just because. Your humor is great and you do not just stick to one type of game or system. Found this channel trying to find the next Castlevania game to play. About to start Bloodlines.

[@ErinPlays]

That's awesome, thanks so much for commenting and watching! And that's great to hear about Bloodlines-- awesome game.

[@sayedistrending]

Awesome video Erin! Chew Man Fu just reminds me of Bomber Man 🎮😆💻👍

[@superomegamkiii2313]

The NES Gaming Marathon, the next big competitive gaming event. One game from each major genre on the NES, sports, action/adventure, RPG, puzzle, and platforming. My personal selection of games for this marathon would be Final Fantasy, Zelda, Tetris, Tecmo Super Bowl, and Super Mario Bros 3. Competitors would play the games in that order with Super Mario Bros 3 being the finale and the gamer who beats all 5 games first will be the winner. Since there is no definitive ending for Tetris or Tecmo Super Bowl a predetermined criteria can be set for this event to mark the progression point for these games. For example, Tetris can be given a specific high score amount to reach and Tecmo Super Bowl can be assigned a designated number of games won. Winner to receive the title of NES Champion and a solid gold trophy molded into the shape of an NES controller. Erin, Mike, James, if you have any interest in this idea feel free to explore its possibilities for yourselves. I do not have the resources to host such an event myself. I am just a fellow gamer sharing my ideas with you and your associates. Good luck, and game on.

[@benlogan100]

Unmatched passion for gaming. Also, amazing memory

[@macdunbar-bickmore6247]

Bloody Wolf is an amazing underrated game. In the end you have to fight your brother who has been mind controlled.

[@henrydave6603]

Love to see morr of this! Guess Genesis or SNES, but wondering how good you'll do on Master System!

[@jmad5223]

That’s awesome that you knew about Space Harrier being in Shenmue! I’d like to see you stream that sometime. The voice acting can get hilariously bad!

[@herrgerolf]

Love these videos they’re so fun

[@thomasjester1975]

I had a Turbo Graphics 16. There was one game I loved. The Silent Debuggers. It's an "FPS". Early FPS . . . VERY EARLY FPS. Great game though.

[@ErinPlays]

Ooh never heard of that one!

[@thomasjester1975]

@@ErinPlays it did not get good reviews from the Wii VC, but it was a 3D FPS from 1991, before Wolfenstein 3D, before DooM. It was one of the first, and was on a 16 bit console. It had a multitude of weapons and equipment to choose from to cater to your play style. Different enemies with different abilities, so you had to change up your play depending on the situation. You had to protect specific rooms in the station, like Power, Armory, Battery Room and Sensors, you lost the abilities that the rooms provided if they got destroyed. WAAAAAAY ahead of its time. Check it out.

[@fydiousmckormick]

I love the way you said, it’s bad” when you were talking about China warrior. For some reason that really made me laugh.

[@DrJ3RK8]

A friend of mine worked on Night Creatures!! We tease him constantly about it. :D To be fair, it's not his fault that it's as bad as it is, but we still give him the business over it. ;) Psychosis is one of my favorites. It's actually Japanese. It was made by Naxat, who also either worked with, or were related somehow to Compile who made lots of good shooters. (Aleste, Blazing Lazers/Gunhed, etc.) In the Japanese version the little gremlin guy flips you off instead of waving his finger at you. I recommend looking into the back story for it. It's a bit nonsensical, but basically you're in a coma or something like that, and the ship is a manifestation of your conscience. You have to fight your way out of your psychosis via the ship. Kinda cool, and silly. :)

[@patrickbering1988]

I may have to try Dragon Spirit. It seems like a slower dragon version of Twin Cobra. *Btw I never heard of "cute em ups"

[@dawnone8924]

JJ and Jeff has creepy puppet vibes

[@GameSack]

Good one! Impossamole sucks. A good one to do might be Gamecube?

[@ErinPlays]

Thanks! And yeah GameCube would be good! I'd probably not do so well but that could still be fun.

[@ShyTentacle]

Hey, Joe!

[@mikeengland80]

Agreed! I'd love to see you do GameCube!

[@jeffdavis6657]

Just because a game's difficulty is unforgiving does not mean it sucks.

[@GameSack]

@@jeffdavis6657 Correct. Impossamole sucks for a variety of reasons.

[@not2tired]

It would totally be worth the extra 60 seconds to see Splatterhouse & Bonk. Great video!

[@dan_evilrobot]

That was a great video Erin, even I don't have many Turbografx-16 games except Keith Courage of Alpha Zone, Blazing Lazer, Sidearms, Vigilante, Splatterhouse and Pac-Land. Lol.😉👍

[@ErinPlays]

Thanks! Splatterhouse, Pac-Land and Blazing Lazers are some of my favorites!

[@MasterCosgrove]

I found your video from a tweet from rerez. Keep up the great contents

[@htyeung48]

I like this video maybe arcade beat em ups next?

[@ErinPlays]

that would be fun!

[@Jaxon23294]

Erin rules the world!!!!

[@SevereRepugnance]

Damn, Erin has a great memory to recall all these obscure games! Cool video.

[@maggs131]

I love these quickie reviews and I love the turbografx 16. Maybe please do one for intellivision and please cover thunder castle

[@ErinPlays]

Thanks! I had to look up Thunder Castle . . . looks cool but I haven't played it!

[@maggs131]

@@ErinPlays its primitive but it's fun. Tower of doom is another fun one and possibly one of the first examples of an RPG where u can level up and carry items.

[@fonkyfesh-old]

The most efficient way to experience a console's library :P

[@erkjadrek28]

J.J. & Jeff it's a clone from a japanese game that was made with comedy actors Shimura Ken and Cha Kato. The original have a lot of weird comic mischief.

[@04StartyCornRainbowOnline88]

Again, well done on reviewing the TG-16 or PC Engine games on little pieces, Erin. 😁👍 Oh, i see Game Sack enjoying them. 😅

[@BlottaMcTablets]

This... is a new level of submission. S'aight.

[@DanWylde1]

Everything you touch i love it thanks for this video !!!!

[@timmyflyersguy]

I really enjoy these videos!!

[@10shu]

lets make it hardcore!... 16 games in 30 secondes NEOGEO edition!

[@tinotormed]

I have Blazing Lazers albeit it is a Japanese version called Gunhed. It's really good. A PC Windows version of Magical Chase also exists, and I did bought a copy of it. It's a bit cheaper than the original but it's still expensive to come by. Psychosis is the game I also have, albeit it's a Japanese version called 'Paranoia', with the differences being stages 2 and 3 being swapped out and the alien taunts you with a middle finger lol.

[@darrancoyle8394]

Hey, Erin! I played Yoshi's Island on famicon for the first time last night. So much fun I can see why it's your fave game.👶🦎

[@The-Flute-Wizard]

This was another great one! Cool new little series /installment you got going on!

[@marienkaefer1660]

Props on the reviews, i probably could describe 7, maybe 8 of those games. The TG was just so obscure in the US. I would love to see a SNES RPG video in this series. Thank you for doing what you do and mush repect on the TG knowledge🧐💥💥

[@caseyhayes4590]

It's funny to see someone coming to TG16/PCE later on describe Legendary Axe as "fine". I think pretty much anyone playing these games in early 90s would have considered it a prime reason, if not THE reason to own the system. It was game of the year by what was probably the 2nd or 3rd most popular gaming mag of the time. (#1 being nintendo power that wouldn't have covered it anyway). I can totally get it, because it's not an intuitive game and the visuals are no longer impressive, but at the time it was an OHHHH MY GOOOOOOODDDDDD THIS IS AWESOME game. Most think it should have been the US pack in game since Bonk wasn't released when system launched.

[@WizardOnAWhale7]

I've honestly never played TurboGrafx 16. I'm from a small town in Northeast PA and I don't remember seeing it in any of the stores around here, not even Electronics Boutique. 🤷‍♂️

[@jasongottlieb3042]

Love turboGrafx games 🤓

[@demonology2629]

Right now I'm playing Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition on a Telegames PC Engine to TG-16 converter ... I'm using a Pollymega Turbograpfx-16 6 Button controller It's real fine on original hardware.... 🎵🎮🤩🎮🤯🎧📺🎛🔉🎚🔊🎶 I have Bonks Adventures Keith Courage Ninja Spirit Taking to the H00PS SF2CE PC Engine .... Not many games yet but its a start😎

[@supergeoff]

I freakin Like Bloody Wolf

[@synical13]

I think we all learned a valuable tip today: If you're going to give a whack, make it a powerful one.

[@jasongottlieb3042]

What would be epic is a game cube mini with a huge library of Nintendo games

[@dbzeh6837]

I’ve never had much contact with this console, bc it wasn’t a thing in Brazil, even in the 2000s the only Turbo/PcE games that I had tried were Rondo of Blood and Street Fighter 1 (Cd games, I was dying to play them). Really nice video, I’ll try Legendary Axe (Gamesack talks a lot about it) and others. I would like to see a Sega Saturn one!

[@Str8From215]

Good stuff! I think you did better on this one than the Nintendo one awesome video

[@MotherKojiro]

Really impressive; I wasn't even familiar with some of these!

[@jacobbaranowski]

Mike is directing Erin

[@Sherbud]

STOP! -Mike Matei

[@zorochii]

More of this. Please.

[@sketcharmstrong8491]

Haha "cute 'em ups".

[@Rubberneck1965]

Ok, just saw both of these, great concept! I selfishly would like to see Intellivision or Master System, and I do think this lends the opportunity for some crazy guess answers based off titles and cover art alone for games you don't know, or know well enough. And if you get enough in a row wrong, Elmo can administer some form of punishment or something. Also, a flashy spinning wheel, clowns, explosions, and at the end, coffee talk.

[@gregramirez7337]

Wow Aaron you’re getting really good at this and thank you for introducing me to the term shmup haha, you’re the best love you

[@justinlink1616]

Legendary Axe is better than just "fine"! :)

[@IAmVictoriousXD]

Keith Courage Is Actually Wataru In Japan

[@DarthWells]

Don't be afraid to like what you like

[@adambrowning8777]

Hey Erin, this is a good series that you have started. This must take a ton of editing to get the side-by-side screens. One thought I had for you to explore is to get one of those emulation devices with 50,000 games (Kinhank, etc) and load a random game (across all available platforms) for a predetermined amount of time, and see how far you can get. These could be sessions of 10-20 random games at a time, depending on the time allotted for playing each game.

[@williamwright9079]

This sys looks awesome! Nearly as good as Erin.

[@williamwright9079]

N64! Pleeeeeeeease!

[@tonydeluna8095]

Wassup Erin!! This is great, keep doing this! Yass! Remember LJN games lol the worst

[@peterheintschel6241]

There is a level in Bayonetta 1 that seems to be inspired by Space Harrier

[@jasonjones6346]

Like the vids. 👍 Would like to see one on the sega master system. 🎮

[@ZMAN_420]

Hey Erin kool video idea! 👍🏻

[@Nintendofan-yk4cd]

Perfect timing indeed on the Keith Courage review!

[@shanecorning5222]

Yo! ..... My inner geek brain just "Popped a pencil" on the playground?

[@CaptainAdamsVHSPirateShip]

What’s the mini cabinet on the shelf in the background?

[@ErinPlays]

Burger Time :)

[@CaptainAdamsVHSPirateShip]

@@ErinPlays oh cool! I haven’t been able to find that one. I love those lil things. I’m happy to have Rampage

[@mamoruisamu1]

Vectrex! I have to say, I think your impromptu 30-second reviews are as good or better than some scripted reviews I’ve seen.

[@stewartmatthews1551]

Those are some very interesting games I wl have to play those

[@jeffdavis6657]

Should have thrown a CD game in, like Vasteel

[@necrothorne0]

As always, I enjoyed the video Erin. Like before, you got these games explained correctly, because they looked exactly like how you explained them. I thought Impossamole looked lame, too. I'd like to see a Sega Genesis 30 second video.

[@Ahriman_II]

James is going to be upset about her dislike of impossi-mole

[@moiloy]

Tu es ma préférée continue tes bon video 🤟

[@Dead_Gamer666]

asthmatic juices..... yes..... noted..

[@SylphidUndine]

so innocent, lol.

[@darrancoyle8394]

Just saw your new my on the merch store. Super cute!☕♥️😻

[@ErinPlays]

Yay! Thank you!

[@darrancoyle8394]

@@ErinPlays I must have one! My cupboard beckons for it. Have you seen the new castlevania advance hd collection, Erin?

[@Marlon2112]

Hello Erin! I'd like to see some Sega Master System and Genesis next time, how about that?

[@jonathanjollimore7156]

Really cool system with mascot that is a devolved sub human that smashes stuff with his fore head what not to like?

[@Spawn3X5]

I knew keith courage had to be rebranded and based on an anime Spirit hero wataru

[@Marshmaster85]

Definitely genesis games!

[@jessragan6714]

So you were doing these blind? Impressive... this is a pretty obscure console, after all!

[@mscottjohnson3424]

I haven't even watched the video yet. Anyone giving the Turbo some love gets a 👍

[@guest3988]

I love you Erin

[@crithon]

fun video

[@Freddyfan1428]

Now you've got me wondering just how you know so much about what an anal cavity looks like LOL! (And no, I won't make any rude suggestions or innuendoes!) That's the first time I ever heard the term "Cute'em Up" I like it because it's pretty much a perfect description of the genre. LOL! Pipi store! hahahaha! Although Vigilante seemed to have the most realistic jump physics in that you couldn't clear more than 3 feet high in a leap! No Splatterhouse or Bonk? I was surprised that these weren't included... Makes sense though since you probably wanted to go for the lesser known titles. Thanks again for doing this!