NES Longplay [266] Faxanadu

[@meowmeowsers2032]

This game just had so much mystery and interest to it. I found this game at a pawn shop around the mid to late 90s. The cream colored cover and shield instantly caught my attention, I felt like if I found a treasure. And no doubt I realized I did as soon as I started playing it. Till this day it is the best NES game I have ever played.

[@youscaredoftruth6735]

Right on! Have you played Ultima - Quest of the Avatar?!?

[@trunkmonkey81]

I had a running deal with my cousins that I could buy used NES games from them for 20$, and I think this was one of them. For a 6 or 7 year old kid this game was so large and complex, I never had a strategy guide or Nintendo Power issue to go along with it.

[@josephrhodes5025]

my parents got me this game for xmas when i was like 8 or 9 yrs old i had to pretend i liked it even tho i never heard of it. I popped it in and fell in love with it and put the other games they got me to the side until i finished this game. This is still one of my favorite nes titles thanks mom and dad

[@clownocaustsupporter9289]

Having played the final fantasy games that came out before, this game felt like being molested by "an uncle".

[@SuperLumipallo]

I remember that my father used to play this when I was little.. it was fun just to sit and watch while whole family was gathered around TV.. golden times

[@AnssiVIH]

Went to my local hardware store and jumped on the counter to talk with the clerk...

[@robertdavis4192]

Did he have any swords for sale?

[@someonenow1]

Did he tell you this is not enough golds?

[@RetroRogue.]

I was like damn he really wanted that dagger.

[@nriz1977]

uy

[@epicboomshine6595]

Hello. I sell tools. What would you like? *proceeds to sell Red Potions, Key J, and Wing Boots.*

[@SmokingSpoon]

The music on the first level is SO INCREDIBLE. It's been haunting me for years

[@angy8yury]

Same

[@lukejamesbgn]

I still have a physical copy of this game!

[@antoniopall5355]

Luke James me too! But my nes crapped out on me.

[@Bloodreign1]

As someone who game collects as a hobby, this one is remarkably common and easy to find. A lot of collectors likely have this one in their collections, myself included.

[@SOILLHUNTER]

Me too!

[@redmercury1159]

and it still works!

[@JulioLopez-xz5kx]

So do I

[@alienboya]

I remember saving so much gold for the Death Spike magic lol, I loved this game so much when I was a kid and still do today. The soundtrack is very good, man I love RPGs and would love a remake of this so much.

[@changledelwaye6858]

yeah you could farm coins in a screen with two hopping guys until you get your Death Magic :D

[@Nisselak]

I always took the Death Spike spell ^_^

[@alienboya]

***** It was the best magic in my opinion, I would farm that dragon where you get the stone pick.

[@inthefade]

@@changledelwaye6858 Yeah I would farm right on that same screen for Death Spike. Took forever, but I was 12 and it kept me out of trouble!

[@nogitsunefox]

I always loved how the ending was the Hero walking away like such a badass.

[@redmercury1159]

wow look how many people came to see the old favorite. i remember seeing that long stroll to the town for the first time. and then for the life of me could figure out how to get into it lol.

[@neojeets]

The music so kick ass in this game.

[@inthefade]

I came just to listen to the music.

[@LettersAndNumbers300]

Such a dark game for NES, glad I got to play it at the time.

[@thedylanshow1]

I can't wait to play this game again. It was too hard as a kid. I love the music, sound fx, art and level design.

[@smaariseth]

This and Battle of Olympus kicked my ass as a kid, my brother and I played these games so much.

[@eizend.broniacstreams8222]

Fun Fact: if you spend every single gold piece in the starting town, you can go back to the King of Elves and not only will he talk to you as if it's your first time doing so, but he'll also give you another 1500 Gold Pieces (I have no idea if this was intentionally left in the game, it was a bug that no one found out about or what, but it always amuses me every time I play this game.) While newcomers might find it a bit difficult to fully understand how the feel of the gameplay is, once you do understand and master it, it's easily one of the best NES games you'll ever play!

[@TheClippityClop8]

This game was perfect and one of my favourite Christmas gifts as a kid!

[@TheRisingTide89]

Why does the key vendor look exactly like Bill Murray and has the cigarette too😂😂 at 5:00

[@rustyjones7908]

This game had a pretty good soundtrack, I had forgotten.

[@jmtv1963]

I still love this game. The music brings back such memories of collecting bread, bread, bread.

[@vguinyard6926]

omg! i totally loved this game when i was a kid! thank you for loading this - brings back fond memories!

[@AnimaxRules]

Wow, you make it look easy, but it plagued my childhood with nightmares. :(

[@jameson32]

The creepy art style for the monsters is straight out of HR Giger. Gave me nightmares too.

[@amberbaum4079]

I'm glad that I'm not the only one who found it genuinely creepy but at the same time fascinating. Corrupted world tree and all, you know? I've always watched my older brother playing it since I was just 6-8 year old and kept on dying while trying to play it.

[@jameson32]

Amberbaum Ha, I was in the same exact situation with my older brother. We must be right around the same age, just turned 30.

[@Worldofourown2024]

The Japanese programmers wrote some real stories to warn us American kids, but I didn't take them serious until after 9/11 about 2003 when we hastily invaded Iraq realizing there is something truly funky going on. Dragon Warrior and Final Fantasy games were spot on too...

[@Shmynkellbonkenstein]

This and other games are the explanation why many of us born in the 80s suffer from depression and low self esteem...🤣

[@chaleowin7732]

I remember farming starter mobs for coins in the beginning of the game to get the epic death and shield. I thought there was a sword too. It took forever, but I was determined.

[@fench1234567]

Death was never worth it, as much magic power as it took per shot, but the shield was at least semi-awesome in damage reduction.

[@peter4btr]

oh man.. you made my day.. So many memories.. 20 years ago!! Greatest game of its time!

[@bowlingotter]

I remember this game being so hard. Crazy now to watch someone beating it in 2 1/2 hours

[@sonicANDtailsfan157k]

Some people say this game was one of the many inspirations for Hollow Knight

[@FlameJackstar]

Overlooked gem.

[@alternateA]

+FlameJackstar Your pic is an overlooked gem!

[@Maoujisan]

What is the name of the show of your character pic? I know its from a song, but, dont remember its name.

[@FlameJackstar]

Me!Me!Me!

[@Maoujisan]

Lol, fast answer, thanks.

[@Maoujisan]

There is another awesome anime song clip...amazing. Shelter. It isnt as crazy as this one, but has all the "feels". xD.

[@markcarrigan3179]

How am I still slightly obsessed with this thirty years later?

[@alienboya]

I also never understood why every merchant blinks so much like their on drugs lmao, I used to rock out to shop music haha.

[@FirstLast-fr4hb]

can you tell he's all tweaked out on nicotine and coffe? xD

[@corbenya]

I like the dungeon music

[@417Graphix]

Haha damn I remember this game, it was hard as fuck....

[@JonnyBeoulve]

Tracarris Wince Heck yeah it was. I never got more than 30 minutes into the game. I would die to the flying things.

[@417Graphix]

it took me months but I finally finished it. I used to hate writing down those fuckin long ass passwords LMAO

[@Luos_83]

Tracarris Wince to think that now we could just make a photo of those passwords with our phones and never RAGE THE FFFF OUT when somehow the password doesnt work.

[@BifordusMaximus]

Tracarris Wince When I had the game I was too young to understand the concept of the password system so I thought I had to beat the game in one sitting which I did eventually. When I got older I eventually realized I made the game harder than it needed it to be.

[@kaltblut]

+Tracarris Wince yet very rewarding

[@Fregmazors]

I was in fourth grade when I played this. I remember being in class and doing the math to figure out how long it would take me to buy the Death spell when it first appears.

[@kevin12567]

Yes, it is the Pendant. It was supposed to increase your offensive power 25% , but due to a programming error, you start out WITH that 25% boost, and when you get the Pendant, it lowers your attack to "normal" strength.

[@jaanaredflower8233]

that's a program error? I thought it was a cursed item, meant to be that way

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

@@jaanaredflower8233 Yes, it is. It only takes but one Game Genie code to fix it: EYNEOAEI.

[@zooropa04]

Am I the only one who thinks the key seller looks just like a modern day Bill Murray?

[@russellpaloor8225]

so many hidden secrets you miss. simplest one: instead of paying doctor 2500 golds, the me as t/bread guy charges 200. you b uy from him 3X and magic and life are redtored. Instead of buying full plate armor, if you go into the coffee shop/lounge, one of the patrons GIVES you full plate. and the biggest. most extremely helpful hint is right in the beginning of the game, the king gives you 1500 golds. if you leave and go right back in, over n over n over he keeps giving you 1500 golds. so all the repetitive grinding you do for your magic shield can be avoided AND you can buy death spell. Worth it, if you are going to kill same enemies over and over. try it next time. we'll worth it if you are going to build gold. lastly the black onyx actually makes your hits much much WEAKER!! lessons of years of playing this addicting/irritating master piece. TY - Russ

[@arcaderkid8449]

another way of cheating? no thanks kid..... i'd rather honor this game by fighting it on it's own turf. and that's "no cheating"

[@Ouroboros112]

black onyx decrease damage only with the first 3 armor. black onyx + battle armor = Decreases damage recieved by way over 50%. The king only give you 1500 gold if you're out of gold, the trick is to go see the king get the gold buy your stuff then die while keeping your stuff. Repeat the process as needed.

[@someguy23475]

Agreed on the meat guy. Doctor is a rip-off.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

@@Ouroboros112 To fix the Pendant issue, change the instruction at ROM address 3x8879 from D0 (BNE) to F0 (BEQ).

[@Ouroboros112]

@@ClassicTVMan1981X i call that cheating

[@epicboomshine6595]

If it hasn't been said before, a good tip is to never accept treatments from the doc. The butcher is much cheaper for full heals.

[@JulioLopez-xz5kx]

But what if you're vegan?

[@epicboomshine6595]

I don’t know what to tell you there. You’ll have to take bread from the monsters or use red potions and hope they are vegan friendly, but you can’t get magic back without wasting money on the doctor or dying with an Elixir.

[@Psychokyuubi666]

@@JulioLopez-xz5kxI know that I am 5 - Years to late, but I had to respond to this one. Your personal life choices don’t reflect in a Video Game.

[@Skycrusher]

Hey we're all going to die. People can't solve our problem! You are our LAST HOPE. Here, we're going to charge you gold for EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SAVE OUR LIVES

[@ecliptix1]

golds*

[@Skycrusher]

Ecliptix You're missing the golden point

[@Worldofourown2024]

I loved the hero games and especially this one! I had also hoped it wouldn't be a real world situation for it's not laid out like a video game where it's possible for a preprogrammed hero to save the world from the evil one seeking to enslav all of us. It wasn't about gold and money, it's about the power over the world to own all that concentrating the wealth to a small elite group affords them. Kids you have been warned...

[@JavierOchoa2712]

... and that´s how capitalism came to Town of Trunk...

[@FirstLast-fr4hb]

Pay me 250 gold to heal you!

[@Healthyfist]

For a Nes, the quality sure is amazing

[@dmichael_m]

It took months not hours to beat this, but I was in single digits so I think it's forgivable. Well done :)

[@AnimusInvidious]

Watched my dad actually beat this on NES back in the day. That freaky final boss stuck in my mind.

[@DC2slammed]

Such a classic one of best games on NES

[@casualgaming8065]

I remember this one! This was THE game in my childhood. Thought we didn't play this much, but everyone was like:"Do you know faxanadu? Man it's so real and complicated, much better than anything else!". This game had that special reputation among our circle of friends.

[@JagofTroy]

It is certainly a classic that we are all familiar with. Good luck in getting one though. ~JagOfTroy

[@greenmedina5255]

I missed this one as a kid. Reminds me of a sword/magic Metroid type game. Thanks!

[@m.a.packer5450]

I remember when this game first came out. Such fond memories watching my older brothers beat this beast

[@crieverytim]

@14:04 that natural chorus effect gives me chills

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Very underrated adventure game. I still feel relaxed after drinking a refreshing cup of goat's milk.

[@rolanmcdolan841]

I still have this game and over 150 other NES games!!!

[@joshbibb2527]

i love the music in this game

[@southsider9638]

Loved this game. Tip for people who still play it: the ointment doesn't work as well if you have a shield. Magic attacks still damage you.

[@mannygforever]

OMG!!!!!!! I stayed up many nights playing this game as a kid.

[@todesflocke5056]

I drew every single enemy (paused the screen) and wrote something about it. Coloured it. And I still have the booklet, which I absolutely love :)

[@elihuerta3383]

I love this game I used to rent it at the local store two blocks away and play with mom that game fun fun!

[@MrTriath1337]

One does not simply rent Faxanadu.

[@elihuerta3383]

Gavin Pruitt What the hell do you mean dip shit! You used to be able to rent this game and it was very popular!

[@MrTriath1337]

I mean this a game worthy of buying and owning, not simply renting. Guess you didn't get the cultural reference either, dipshit.

[@elihuerta3383]

I'm sorry Gavin I misinterpreted what you were saying!

[@MrTriath1337]

Lol no worries.

[@dierto]

This game was ahead of his time

[@chexlemeneux3484]

Great Music.

[@ArlanKels]

Time for a Faxanadu Remake no?

[@zahnderofficial]

10/10 would buy

[@xDTHECHEMISTx]

Have the Bethesda do it lol.....

[@vgchat]

Faxanadu Fallout version with the fallout/skyrim engine? Uh I guess that could work lol.

[@jf_valdivieso]

Faxanadu remake by From Software.

[@guilhermegmoreir]

While not a remake, they've released a spiritual sequel for it! store.steampowered.com/app/312560/

[@Trapkingchop]

This was a real challenge back in the days, especially when there wasn't any youtube walkthrough guide

[@babyyoda6058]

Was bummed it wasn’t on the nes mini

[@Squiggy2010]

Hard freaken game. I remember the codes took a while to jot down.

[@hagamapama]

+Squiggy2010 One of the hardest games I ever beat. You really had to master the game to beat those last couple bosses.

[@Dreez76]

I remember this game !. I use to farm gold for so long to be able to buy better gear, then i got stuck because i couldn't find out where i should go next. Great game !.

[@ToniusPlays]

A First game that you could see the appearence changes when you upgraded your equipments

[@ByronVideoCollection-gg3ob]

Well I'm was four years old playing like rookie.

[@seboulol]

I tried to play this game as a child, but I didn't understand anything in English at that time so... I never figured out how to leave the very first city! Thanks for this video, now I know :)

[@TeamRocketHQR]

Jag just wanted to say I love all your nes longplays and thanks so much for them! : D

[@submariner103182]

20:45-28:10 the same grind I've done every time I played this game ever since I was a kid. Gotta get that shield! I also love how the game makes you wait for it to countdown your gold. We all know that the hardware could do that instantly, but I think this game wanted you to feel the magnitude of such a purchase and to watch your hard-earned gold go away.

[@TheomanZero]

DEATH may not be the most powerful magic, but it is the most powerful magic that goes straight.

[@bananaslugs1364]

This game was deep. I remember seeing the box and thinking I was going to hate it. Happy memories. I miss my Nintendo.👽

[@lukcaluwaerts1689]

This game was not so known !! What a shame !! It's a fucking amazing good game !!!! I still play it !!! Amazing gameplay and music from the 5th minute.

[@JagofTroy]

Glad you liked it. :) Should have more classics like this coming up soon. ~JagOfTroy

[@Waybear]

Wow, I actually just teared up a bit watching this. Adulthood sucks.

[@jimgilbert2340]

This is one of my favorite games!

[@Fuzy2K]

6:57 -- "Magic Snield"

[@realLuisGiordano]

+Fuzy2K and Deatn

[@hagamapama]

+Fuzy2K Just a weird font guys, that is indeed an h

[@SOILLHUNTER]

Ha

[@textex284]

Man good to see someone pass this it took me forever to play this game and never passed it

[@Crust218]

Christmas 1989. 7th grade. One of my favorites. Classic gameplay, great music, good graphics that aren't cartoonish, a huge world, your sprite changes with your gear... so many things to like. I also got the Power Glove and U-Force that Christmas. lol

[@CERNIUM]

love the tune....good old memories....

[@mattiasbecker7508]

Played this game 30 years ago as a 15 years old boy. That must make me... old.

[@pukki34]

The game still looks great. My friend rented this when we were kids, the game was really hard too

[@ricobonifacio1095]

One of the top 5 best nes games ever made.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

This is what you do to fix the Pendant bug in all versions of the game: it appears the error lies in the fact that the instruction given was a BNE (Branch on Not Equal) rather than the intended BEQ (Branch on Equal). Change the value at address $8879 in the program ROM from D0 to F0. If you are using a Game Genie, the code to use which addresses this issue is EYNEOAEI.

[@charlenecopley7402]

I love this channel and certainly would not be opposed if when the player has to grind if they sped up the footage. I would be totally fine with that

[@bendonovan9244]

0:59 Excuse me miss.

[@perkysnood]

i used to watch my dad play this as a kid and couldn't remember it's name but i finally found it!

[@Snyltonburns]

In the room 13:40 you can get the mattoc for free, if you kill all the enemys, but it has to be in the right fourth screen. Meaning that if you kill all enemys and it dont shows up, go back a screen and back and kill all again. Within 4 times it will show up. There are lots of "free item screens" in the game. It is especially good when you find wingboots wich is expensive. There are also Oiniment and to be found.

[@MegaPhilX]

The only problem with this game is that it's over too quickly. :P I wish they would have made it so that you have to return to the King by yourself, seeing how each area of the Tree has returned to normal and the Mist is gone and all that.

[@niespeludo]

Nice job on your game MPX, took some years to complete was completely worth it at the end of the day.

[@Worldofourown2024]

In the first area, you could spend all 1500 gold and get replenished with 1500 more several times by seeing the king allowing you to start with more supplies. Yes, once you pass several areas, you're blocked from returning. I too thought it would be cool to be able to walk all the way back to the start or perhaps get a set of wing boots that don't run out.

[@FirstLast-fr4hb]

You did return to the king after, somehow mysteriously losing all your stuff, and everyone forgetting what you just did, and all your hard work seemingly undeon. xD

[@TheWolver8]

i got this game in near-mint condition complete in box, with the poster, nintendo power subscription pamphlet, and manual for $21.18

[@dexterWES]

btw, in this medieval fantasy world they freaking smoke cigarettes; pretty cool and steampunk-ish

[@FirstLast-fr4hb]

uhhh.... there is steam in this game? I dont think the dwarf mist counts. Wait, was that from steam engines?

[@Worldofourown2024]

Back in 1989, in the US, kids were allowed to buy cigarettes and smoke. I was 17 and even took smoke breaks with my high school teachers at the time I was playing this game as a new release on nes. I quit smoking years ago so I'm still here and without the heart trouble I probably would have had if I would had kept smoking.

[@FirstLast-fr4hb]

Cheers to discipline!

[@ArnolPortillo2]

Excelente juego crack gracias por recordarme ese juego

[@steamedauroraborealis8208]

I'm so glad I finally found out what this game was. I had it as a kid, and all I remember about it was that it was like Zelda 2 but had flying boots. Literally googling nes flying boots pops up with its name lol the simplest search, and it took me like 3 years of casual on and off searching to find it.

[@zhainongallzond9630]

I didnt know how to speak english when i played this. I still dont know how the hell did i get so far in this game without knowing anything

[@duanebonney]

Thank you for this. Reliving my childhood. Love it.

[@JagofTroy]

I think your talking about the power glove which I only came across once and picked it up. I didn't really notice a difference when I had it for the short duration.

[@Black2KGSR]

I used to love this game. Cool music and such weird character models for the enemies.

[@shanewalsh8663]

This game is a masterpiece

[@corbenya]

Grind Baby grind! Farming in this game felt like waiting in rush hour traffic... Going one car length-n-hour 😂

[@1983parrotheadMUSIC]

Faxanadu = Famicom Xanadu

[@SBaby]

Yep, and it would take people 20 years to learn this.

[@FoxxMulderr]

7:22 "Go out of town, turn right..." Can't turn right lady, I'm stuck in a 2D side-scroller!

[@JagofTroy]

I downloaded it and checked it out. Kinda liked it since it reminded me of Zelda II. -JagOfTroy

[@JayLawson]

This song is going to play on repeat in my man cave.

[@Irgin]

It took me 3months to beat that game as a kid and I cried when I did it!

[@FirstLast-fr4hb]

AEENEZZA

[@dgb751]

I just got it off shelf of used store....never heard of it...wow...hidden gem impressive!

[@bigb174]

I always liked at the beginning how the king looked as if he was preparing for a fucking triathlon or some shit. Jogging in place.

[@FirstLast-fr4hb]

I always wondered about that too, lol!

[@otomo129]

Finally!! I was missing this one badly, great game!

[@wick3dv1]

Love it. This game was such a classic.