#LoneRanger

[@masterrserch3971]

34:24 🤣 "keep murdering this guy for his heart.." worded PERFECTLY.. GOD I loved being born in 78 and growing up with old school video games

[@nugboy420]

Halfway thru the video and realized this needs chapters or at least timestamps: 0:00 intro song 0:06 background of the game 5:37 PUPPIES/AALLLLRRRIGGGHT and pre walkthrough game stuffs (secret code) 6:43 Start game.. mission 1: seeking silver 17:22 Mission 2: treasure hunt 29:58 Mission 3. three outlaws 46:02 Mission 4. The imposter 55:30 Mission 5. Chiefs trial 1:06:32 Mission 6. Rescue Clara 1:24:36 mission 7. Cavalry camp 1:37:58 mission 8. The final battle 1:52:00 ish. Final boss for those looking for just that 1:53:00 and that’s that. We beat the came. Cheesy ending. Woo. Time to go back and watch it now

[@ggbetz]

Lol@ puppies. Good call

[@nugboy420]

@@ggbetz had to ;)

[@SoraJustSora]

My dad would've loved this game back in the day. He was a big NES and western guy.

[@KamenRiderGumo]

I was probably the target audience for this, as I have always loved Westerns. I was born in '85 and grew up watching John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, and Charles Bronson shooting up 'the bad guys' almost on a daily basis, and while I never owned this game as a kid I sure rented it a lot. I actually believe it was in part inspied by the 1981 film "The Legend of the Lone Ranger", which was one of several movies I watched incessantly, a box office flop starring Klinton Spilsbury. Butch Cavendish was the villain there as well (played superbly by Christopher Lloyd) and part of his plot involves kidnapping President Grant. In no other Lone Ranger media can I find a reference to that, which is what leads me to believe this was based on that. Why they would use a failed movie from ten years before as a partial basis for a video game I don't know, but there it is.

[@CeeJayThe13th]

I was just myself musing on why these things were coming back into the public pop culture radar. I'm betting Batman 1989 had a lot to do with it but that may have just been another symptom. I may be misremembering the timeline but it seems like these games and movies bringing back those old properties was before TV Land and Nick At Night. So what was it? Just nostalgia?

[@registereduser]

Born ‘79, wasn’t super into Westerns but 10 times out of 10 when I would visit or stay over at my grandparents when I was a kid my grandfather would watch them, and I did enjoy them.

[@KamenRiderGumo]

@@CeeJayThe13th Nick At Nite started in 1985 and The Lone Ranger was one of their more popular shows up into the early 90s, so maybe someone somewhere thought that the ratings justified making a video game? Or that maybe "Cowboys and Indians" was still popular enough among young boys to warrant a Western video game and they thought a big name license would help it sell. I don't know.

[@CeeJayThe13th]

@@KamenRiderGumo well, it's hard to imagine that Nick At Nite is actually (slightly) older than me lol. I'm sure that figured into some of the stuff.

[@kimstolz8880]

@@KamenRiderGumo there was a cartoon as well, so it was probably based on that

[@squiggie190]

Am I the only one that replays the intro like 5 times in a row everytime I watch one of these?

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

Not at all

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

My favourite part is when he goes all like; modern gamers that attempt this game will still have to deal with all the challenges that the NES is notorious for... But what if I told you... Well.. on today's episode of u can beat video games.. we'll learn all of that.. aaaaaaaand more. 😎

[@scottg7660]

You are not the only one. I also watch until I hear “sit back and enjoy the cheesy ending”.

[@bucksatanII]

Nope and I'll hum the intro music all day too

[@jamesc8259]

I recreated the tune on Mario Paint lol

[@tigerofdoom]

"Funeral homes?" Okay, you got me with that one. Lol

[@TheUncleshady]

You hold a candle for this game the same way I do for Golgo-13. Viva obscure NES licensed games!

[@basicfacekick]

Your videos remind me of the Game Players VHS tapes I had as a kid. I often wouldn't have all or even most of the games covered in a given tape, so I'd watch them over and over just to enjoy the playthroughs and tips. Never had The Lone Ranger back then, but between those tapes and Nintendo Power a kid could really feel like they owned more video games than they actually had. Thanks for covering this one!

[@tallbianca]

Were they the Skip Rogers World Champion tapes? Because some of them are uploaded here

[@noahhobson4521]

Ahh yes, ninjas. One of the Lone Ranger's most frequent and dangerous foes. Couldn't swing a dead cat in the old west without hitting a ninja. Seriously, I do like the combination of side-scrolling shoot-em-up stages, top down adventure stages, first person adventure stages and shooting gallery stages. I would have loved to see something like this on the SNES or PS1.

[@Loader2K1]

Ever played either the arcade or NES version of _Gun.Smoke_ by Capcom? It was a cowboy-themed shmup that had ninjas in the game as well.

[@HylianFox3]

@@Loader2K1 Syd Lexia once said "Superfluous ninjas are a telltale sign of a cheesy video game"

[@CarletonTorpin]

I’m only 30 minutes into this video, but it’s already the best episode of YCBVG yet. Quality writing, useful directions, and tons of interesting history!

[@Black_Revue]

This is This New Video Game Nerd and He Ain't Angry

[@xxHUNGRY4THETRUTHxx]

I've noticed that all characters make the same death pose as Bayou Billy.

[@breakyerface]

Wow, that 'Hey Dude' reference at the end took me waaaaaaay back hahaha

[@JohnPrepuce]

It's weird that you are the only one who has mentioned it so far. I guess we're getting old.

[@mcwoods85]

Great Video!! Oh and quoting the Hey Dude theme during the credits… chefs kiss sir.

[@eldebo99]

49:35 oh man, I didn't know the NES could do day-for-night!

[@theironfox2756]

"Doc! I'm hurt!" "Did you kill 10 men yet?"

[@tonydeluna8095]

What's up U Can Beat Video Games! Even though it's Sunday, I still appreciate your hard work you provide! All of these notorious games that where a great challenge, you make them look easy with guidance. Thank you

[@thezeropike]

I played this when it came out. My friend owned it cause it was Old West themed. I was not aware of PC RPGs back then, so I played this game to get my RPG fix before I even knew what an RPG was. I liked it.

[@hannes8835]

The gameplay, the commentary, the maps and texts... It is always so enjoyable watching your videos. Thanks so much. Wish you a great week. :-)

[@Schmitzy1984]

The Konami laserscope? I can hear the nerd in my head… FIRE FIRE FIRE

[@shadow420fall]

Not sure how I could of been a child and not know this game existed. And for NES looks amazing. How did I never know of this game?

[@jamesc8259]

Fun Fact; the Lone Ranger is loosely based on the greatest lawman Bass Reeves. He escaped having to fight with the confederates during the Civil War, lived with Native Americans, became a federal marshal, 3000 felony arrests and 13 notches in his gun belt. He made Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday look like mall cops lol

[@merk40tharealest13]

You got proof of this? 🤔

[@merk40tharealest13]

You got proof of this? 🤔

[@enanvigil]

Bass reeves was the real deal

[@autobotstarscream765]

@@merk40tharealest13 kzbin.info/aero/PL6G75NdBQ3EcnwosqyE47tazvhK5uh3m-

[@bransonbenson9520]

And don't forget he was BLACK💯

[@redspec01]

It amazes me that they were able to fit so many different game modes into the same game back in those days!

[@redspec01]

Lol: this is the way!

[@furiousapplesack]

The only game I know of for NES that accomplished the same was Adventures of Bayou Billy, which he also covered a little while back. It's a good one to check out if you haven't seen it.

[@TheGameFreak000]

@@furiousapplesack Vice: Project Doom is another.

[@enaclyevangelista31]

Ultimamente stuntman da codemasters tem tem vários modos de jogo

[@enaclyevangelista31]

@@furiousapplesack Ultimamente stuntman da codemasters tem tem vários modos de jogo

[@user-is4jf8yr4z]

The funniest into yet - great job on this one!

[@yusakug]

Hands down, my favorite game Konami published on the NES. I know that's saying a lot given their output, but seriously, if you haven't played it, please do. I picked it up Complete In Box about 4 years ago, and I've been kicking myself for this not being a part of my childhood ever since. Thank you for bringing attention to this highly underrated game that deserves to be mentioned alongside the greats.

[@Snk13_ty]

I remember it being a fun game 🎮 for sure 😎

[@rodneyabrett]

Yeah, this awesome game must have slipped under my radar when it was released at the time. It would have definitely been one of my favorites.

[@ChairmanMeow1]

Id never heard of this one tbh :( looks fun though

[@muhanc.a.9299]

San Jacinto is not said as San Joaquinto but "San Ha See nto", other than that this gameplay was pure flawless perfection. Also I love it when you destroy the plot and find hole after hole in the main story.

[@ord4everX14]

Man, it is crazy how fun this game looks! I have an older dad and the Lone Ranger was his hero growing up, there is no doubt if I owned an NES back in the day I would have had this game! It's crazy how ahead of its time it was.

[@TheeSocialPariah]

What a coincidence... My dad is older than me too. Weird huh.

[@ord4everX14]

@@TheeSocialPariah Older as in there is a 43 year difference between us. I'm 36 and he's 79.

[@IamtheFerryMan]

@Andrew Coderre My dad was 44 when I was born. He passed in 2004, but he also loved Lone Ranger. He listened to old-time radio programs all the time. I'm glad I was exposed to that stuff

[@TimBitten]

DUDE! This looks AWESOME!!!!

[@chazmaru9583]

One of your best videos yet. What a treat. I always found interesting how many ideas in The Lone Ranger seem to come from other Konami games such as Contra, Goemon, Getsufūmaden or Bayou Billy. Feels like a Best of Konami from that era.

[@The16bithero]

The Konami intro that always comes to mind is the SNES one You knew, when you saw that intro (and the Capcom one) you were in for a treat!

[@cocodojo]

Butch Cavendish : What is a man but a miserable pile of silver bullets? But enough talk, have at you! Lone Ranger : *shoots Butch right between the eyes* Die monster! You don't belong in this world!

[@alkristopher]

The Konami and Capcom jingles, as well as SEEEEEEEEEEEEEYGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, and the Playstation startup tune.

[@retro3188]

Nintendo: *coin*

[@TinchoX]

49:35 Ahh the night part, the memories 😊 53:43 😂 1:14:00 I remember this mission being a pain in the butt for 6 yo me.

[@SaviorGabriel]

I'm gonna have to sit down, and play this one some day. In recent years, I've really gotten into the Lone Ranger character thanks to seeing old reruns of the TV show. Just love everything he represents, and how he carries himself. A man of justice who doesn't wait for any reward. Just goes out of his way to do the right thing, and rides off with a cloud of dust, and a hearty hi-yo Silver when all is well.

[@lemcenroe]

I've not played this one but I always look forward to your content! Your golden retrievers are adorable!

[@khaimk4r4su]

The ending is so incredibly animated and colorful. I loved it :D Thanx man for this awesome vid!

[@HarryToeface]

So cooool! I'm going to play this soon!

[@leisuresuitlink]

This honestly made my day. I spent a lot of time with my octogenarian grandparents as a kid so I was the weirdo who knew about the Lone Ranger (fun fact, canonically he's related to the Green Hornet). Anyway, I played this game so much as a kid and seeing it again brought back all the good feels.

[@CeeJayThe13th]

I'm wondering how many NES games were based on the old radio plays, early black and white shows, old comics, and all those things like or at least based on newer properties based on that old stuff and why those things were so prevalent in pop culture at the time. Off the top of my head, I can think of Lone Ranger (of course), Gunsmoke (which wasn't based on the show but obviously wanted the name recognition), Fester's Quest (which is loosely based on the original Addams Family show (I think)), Dick Tracy (based on the new movie at the time but also influenced by the strips and radio plays), and it seems like The Phantom and The Shadow also got games but I may be missing that. Of course, Batman and Superman. I'm sure there's some I'm missing. There's also games based on stuff inspired by those like Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Darkman. Dracula sort of. Monsters In My Pocket. Depending on how far you wanna push it. I don't think there was a Green Hornet NES but there could have and probably should have been. That makes me wonder how many cool games based on old stuff that we missed out on and how many of them might have been in development. I would definitely have been interested in Green Hornet, The Shadow, The Phantom if we didn't get those. I'm kinda wanting to dig through a ROM list and see which games are for sure based on those old properties.

[@ggbetz]

@@CeeJayThe13th 3 stooges and Gilligan's Island come to mind l, along with Flintstones (1st season was black & white+ sold Winston cigarettes) and Asterix and Obelisk, and mickey mouse as well

[@CeeJayThe13th]

@@ggbetz I had forgotten most of those! I did think of Gilligan's Island though lol. It's kinda hard to count Batman, Superman, Mickey Mouse, the Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, and things like that since they hardly ever went away and most of the games would be based on the newer projects in those franchises but they're at least worth a mention!

[@ggbetz]

@@CeeJayThe13th felix the cat also comes to mind, but good point.

[@AJR-zg2py]

@@ggbetz Felix the Cat for the NES had only one single flaw: its release date. If it was released in 1989 or 1990 it would be fondly remembered instead of being known as an obscure cult classic. It got buried in the 16-bit era because it came out in '92 - and the newer consoles were front and centre.

[@mrf19741]

Never knew this game existed, but it looks Awesome! It looks like a mix of Castlevania & The Adventures Of Bayou Billy.

[@docriley79]

Bruh, I never heard of this game! I knew about the long Ranger at that time. But never knew a game was dropped in his honor.

[@ChairmanMeow1]

Never played this one as a kid, but I was still transfixed the entire episode just cause the presentation is so well done. This game looks fun though! Star Tropics mixed with Duck Hunt, in the Wild West lol.

[@kristophsams5036]

The soundtrack on this game is highly underrated. It captured the Lone Ranger theme song damn near perfectly.

[@SovrinnK]

Convenient that the show just used WIlliam Tell Overture (Finale), which was very much public domain even in the 1950s.

[@holdingpattern245]

Fester's Quest did really well, and although I was a kid at the time who loved that black-and-white Addams Family show, the popular opinion is that Addams Family was a dead license in 1989, so if Fester's Quest did so well then why not The Lone Ranger? And though a lot of bad licensed NES games were being sold, they were rarely from Japanese publishers like Sunsoft (Super Spy Hunter, Gremlins 2, those Batman games), Capcom (Little Nemo, Willow, all of those Disney games), and Konami (Bucky O'Hare, The Goonies 2, those TMNT games), I recall the time vaguely but I don't believe that Japanese and non-Japanese NES games were considered the same by most people.

[@poughkeepsieblue]

Thanks for letting me relive my weekends as a kid again. This is my new weekend morning cartoons.

[@Isoquant]

This channel is rapidly becoming one of the best on youtube

[@timrobinson7198]

Lots of the gameplay reminds me of bayou billy crossed with simons quest.

[@ryguy4862]

If you need to run around a corner with an enemy and don't want to be shot, you can wait for them to reload. After every six shots they get in a crouching position and you can rush them

[@dieinfire920]

You can tell this game was programmed with passion from the developers. Well polished on lot of different gameplay styles, and Konami love the cowboy era!!! Konami has done many far west influenced games in the past where the most famous is ofc sunset riders, but let’s not forget other attempts like Iron Horse (arcade), Tiny Toon stage 2 snes, TMNT turtles in time the train stage… yeah Konami loves trains!!!

[@HerculesCoronaBorealis]

What an absolute GEM of a creator! Funny as all! Laughing and enjoying. Thank you.

[@albertbermudez9269]

I love this channel, there are games I never knew existed....thank you for all of your work....cute dogs too

[@peterjanssen5901]

I was a teen in the 90s and I watched the Musters and Mister Ed...and would've probably watched the Lone Ranger as well. ;)

[@krismckasson]

The Lone Ranger had a Saturday morning cartoon in 1980 and a movie in 81,so it was still a recognizable IP for kids at the time.

[@bardtherony]

Silently had to willed this into being This past week, I've watched others play this for the most part. This is a good game and wish I could play the darn thing.

[@CC-bm3wb]

Comment for the KZbin algorithm Very interesting game, really wish I'd tried it back in the day.

[@MA-sv2bs]

I accidentally bought this game because I thought it was Gun.Smoke. I was really disappointed at first but it became one of my favorite NES games.

[@DemureDave]

This was very fun to watch! Good work, as always! I can see the Castlevania style gameplay in the side-scrolling levels, with the movement, jumping, the platforms, ladders, and various other things. It's just with guns and not whips, and there's no knock-back when you get damaged, too. The train at the end of this game reminded me of the train at the end of the Forest of Death level in Double Dragon 2, although that was a Technōs game.

[@bransonbenson9520]

Me too i was thinking that same thing

[@fathergetdown]

Yeah, no 80's kid was asking for a Lone Ranger game. They must've been banking on clueless parents seeing it in the store "Hey, I recognize that..." and buying it for their kid. That's how I ended up with Little Nemo haha.

[@unwavery]

Little Nemo was a quality game also! ♡♡

[@HippieMoney]

This game is in my top 3 for the NES

[@HippieMoney]

Also 99% sure you start with the short barrel if you just cycle through weapons with select at the start of the game

[@rcblazer]

The graphical style of the game makes me think this same team at Konami also worked on Mad City/The Adventures of Bayou Billy. Both games have a similar look, as well as shooting stages where you can use the Zapper. First Gun.Smoke, now the Long Ranger, and later Rising Zan: Samurai Gunman. Were there a lot of ninjas in the Old West?

[@wesleymatthews6409]

Even if I have beat the game you're playing, I still watch for your amazing commentary... keep doing what you are doing...

[@megakingsmanzero]

I was wondering when "U Can Beat Video Games" was going to get to this game. I'm glad that it's finally here!

[@SamsonTJ423]

Thank you for sharing! The Lone Ranger is one of my favorite Western shows!

[@subtledemisefox]

The level with the train was paid homage to in the SNES game Buster Busts Loose, also by Konami. Pretty cool!

[@MrWalksindarkness]

I started watching your channel to see how video games I could never beat as a kid ended, but I watch all your videos for the dry humor. This one was gold

[@Macronaso]

It's just good vibes and quality content on this channel.

[@sirianfelixbrightonesquire3247]

Agreed

[@sirianfelixbrightonesquire3247]

I love your videos. My favorite is the history that comes with the tutorials

[@sirianfelixbrightonesquire3247]

This game reminds me of Sunset Riders

[@KarmaJolt]

0:27 "You'll visit towns to interact with the local people..." *Shoots a guy* Not the interaction I was expecting for some reason. XD

[@Loader2K1]

This game looks like a gameplay mixture of _The Adventures of Bayou Billy_ , _Snake's Revenge_ , and Konami's 1990 NES adaptation of _Mission: Impossible_ to me.

[@brettdoyle2364]

I believe this game was made based on The Legend of the Lone Ranger, from 1981. We even watched this film in school, much better than the Depp version.

[@RyanEX2000]

I still own this cartridge and to date I was never able ot beat the final boss. The train was just too much. But as for the rest of the bosses I had the timing down to take advantage of them coming out the invincibility frame and lock them into death.

[@bluedistortions]

The last boss is no joke. But pretty doable with practice.

[@thatvillainjay]

I remember playing this for hours in my cousin's basement...ah Nostalgia

[@silvertalon215]

I used to love this game as a kid. Now I want to play it again.

[@PlasticCogLiquid]

I didn't think I played very far into this game back in the day but I remember fighting the indians and the fucking mother Eagle, so apparently I put more time into it than I remembered.

[@Solsta]

I'm really excited to watch this one, as I have never played this game before! I love your videos and keep up the great work, you make my weekends a hard hitting blast of nostalgia and it's awesome! Edit: I'm only 20ish minutes into this and this game looks like so much fun!

[@redwolflancer3051]

I rember glancing at it on rent day and like he said I passed by cause of the name and missed a great game

[@tynyetv285]

I was ready and waiting! I look forward to these every weekend.

[@big_unclenicky3823]

Same it always makes my week better tbh

[@donskiver]

Awww yeah!! Love this game!! Highly underrated gem! I'm glad you gave it the attention and praise it deserves!

[@SoulBlazer08]

I HAVE played this game when it first came out, and loved it. I was playing just about anything from Konami during the NES/SNES days as they were awesome. The license did hurt, I think, to some degree, but it's a well polished and fun and challenging game. Also, I believe U Can Beat Video Games showed the picture of the wrong President. While there's no way to know for sure, since the game just says it takes place in the 'early 1880's', let's assume that covers the period from 1880 to 1883. Chester A. Arthur was President for most of that time block (1881 to 1885).

[@PtyRick]

I loved this game, actually I was one of the people who requested this episode. I hope more people getto love it like I do

[@samvortex4136]

i used to play such games in my childhood, but now its all apex legend and valo! thanks to you, my interest is back and i just completed rainbow silkroad and many more to go! Love you Brother. may you live longer then all of us to tell our story

[@lareh5501]

0:48 well, I don't think I knew 678 was the count for official NES games. That seems somewhat convenient.

[@kenkooldad8900]

Finally this game is getting a real episode from a pro. Thanks!!!

[@I_still_use_winamp]

My mom got this for me because she liked the Lone Ranger. I would never have had any interest in it yet this is my favorite nes game.

[@Kroggnagch]

He lost his Horse because the plot demanded it. He lost his gun because he is a fool.

[@dominictorres2144]

I loved this game as a kid and still do to this day!!

[@vrasten]

I love your channel and enjoy every episode. I was just laughing though at about thirty seconds in, when you said "you'll visit towns to interact with the local people" and show footage of shooting a local guy dead. Quite an interaction, lol!

[@SW990]

This is such a good game. I never had it but my friend did and I'd borrow it from him for weeks, if not months at a time! Thanks for bringing back so many good memories!

[@downscale]

It is rather sad how little attention this game got. It's really impressive the amount of work they put into this game. I wonder if The Lone Ranger was more popular at the time in Japan? Seems strange for them to go for such an obscure license otherwise...kind of like SunSoft and "Fester's Quest" now that I think about it.

[@camdenlacy9755]

Excellent intro. And a cute new puppy! The videos keep getting better and better.

[@UCanBeatVideoGames]

Thanks!!

[@nugboy420]

1:18:44 this stage.. about 30-45 seconds in gave me Revenge of Shinobi vibes (level one part 2). Then I wanted to rewind for a nice time stamp and whelp now I got original TMNT on NES vibes on the first part. Any of the 2d parts outside of the water level.

[@markcollins2704]

This is legit one the best games ever made

[@bluedistortions]

Criminally underated for some reason

[@registereduser]

I think if I ever knew about this game it was if it was mentioned in Nintendo Power. Looks fun, but I don’t remember it at all.

[@chadadams1393]

“Nothing makes you feel more like a cowboy than a head mounted laser cannon.” Hahahahahahaha… best thing I have heard in a long time!!!

[@Megared82]

A lot of old shows were rerunning in Japan and I guess they struck a nerve with game developers. It's how games like this, Fester's Quest and Gilligan's Island were made.

[@t-wrecksthenerdasaur7468]

There was actually a Lone Ranger movie that came out about ten years earlier (1981), so the game is more likely based on that. I guess it depends on how much Cavendish looks like Christopher Lloyd in the game.

[@RedBeard1284]

Man I'm 38 and I remember on nick at nite watching this lol. I loved all the old shows from back when!

[@absuplendous]

If this game earns such high praise from you, I'll be sure to check it out!

[@medleysa]

Time stamps Intro and background - 0:00 Passwords/Stage Select - 5:49 Start of a new game - 6:41 Mission 1: Seeking Silver - 7:23 MIssion 2: Treasure Hunt - 17:21 Mission 3: Three Outlaws - 29:57 Mission 4: The Imposter - 46:01 Mission 5: Chief's Trial - 55:34 MIssion 6: Rescue Clara - 1:06:38 Mission 7: Cavalry Camp - 1:23:36 MIssion 8: Final Battle - 1:37:58 Sit back, relax, and enjoy the cheesy ending - 1:52:59

[@jmzr65]

The writing and editing in this intro is your best work yet. Hilarious. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@donwagner8661]

Excellent work! I loved this one as a kid and always felt it was really underrated.

[@gordie1233]

this channel is so relaxing to me. keep up the good work. I never even heard of this nes game back in the day.

[@gamesthatiplay9083]

Uses the CastleVania engine from the look of it.

[@Jaded_Spawn]

It's possible the license may have ruined sales given the timeframe and yeah back then some licensed games were known stinkers -- but I think what also unfortunately didn't do this game favors was releasing so soon after Battletoads. That game pretty much dominated summer 1991, both in circulation and Nintendo Power and Nintendo Power did promote Lone Ranger a bit, but not to the same extent. That and also this games abysmal continue system was a big turnoff -- I never got past stage 7 prior to emulation, it just broke me. Had there been some sort of retry system, to stop starting at the beginning of missions (especially latter ones that were immensely long) could've saved this game in sales and longevity.