Trying to Review Every Neo Geo Game on Youtube

[Penis Fart]

Thanks for the Project Neon video. Interesting that this is the first Neo game in a long time to use the hardware's Yamaha chip for audio.

Looking forward to the 3 Count Bout vid as well.

 

[KGRAMR]

No 3 Count Bout video quite yet, but in the meantime, here's something new:

Project Neon looks promising and i wish the team all the luck!

I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, the dev is taking a risk by releasing a tate shmup on an ecosystem that wasn't designed for them. On another hand, the Genesis shmups that are due for release soon like Earthion and even ZPF blow this away graphically. They will likely blow it away audio-wise as well. The SNES has Rex Nobilis, a shmup in development that looks similar but still superior to this and isn't in tate mode.

A high priced Neo cart only game that is graphically inferior to games on less powerful consoles that is also forced into an orientation that most people can't use is going to be a hard sell imo.

Well, ZPF is being done by the same guy who did Tänzer for the Mega Drive with artwork by Gryzor of Neo/Super XYX fame, while Earthion is a return to form from a former official Mega Drive developer. Rex Nobilis is also one that i'm really looking foward for the SNES not gonna lie

 

[FTL]

I was waiting for 3 count bout vid...

 

[NeoSeeD]

And if I can also state the obvious, there's no game that's worth $400. This is definitely not for everyone.

Yes and no. If I am to believe what I've read from various sources, then the cart hardware and manufacturing are a large part of the cost. The issue is that not everything needs to be put on a cart. If the dev is doing it purely out of love of the hardware, then great, but if they are trying to turn a profit purely on AES/MVS sales, that's going to be a tough sell, especially within a niche of a niche.

Project Neon looks promising and i wish the team all the luck!

Well, ZPF is being done by the same guy who did Tänzer for the Mega Drive with artwork by Gryzor of Neo/Super XYX fame, while Earthion is a return to form from a former official Mega Drive developer. Rex Nobilis is also one that i'm really looking foward for the SNES not gonna lie

There is a lot of talent behind those releases. The insane part is that you'll likely be able to pick up all 3 of these releases for less than Project Neon and still have a good chunk of change for more great games. Maldita Castilla and Super Hydorah could be amazing Neo games if they ever happened.

 

[Neo Alec]

Here's 3 Count Bout:

 

[KGRAMR]

Here's 3 Count Bout:

Good video as always. BTW, how many Neo Geo games are left for You to review?

 

[famicommander]

3 count bout sux

Can't wait for the AOF video, though.

 

[max 330 megafartz]

Good video as always. BTW, how many Neo Geo games are left for You to review?

A shitload

 

[Neo Alec]

Good video as always. BTW, how many Neo Geo games are left for You to review?

The final game, Samurai Shodown V Special, is number 172. Not all 172 of those numbers were released, but I am making videos for all of them, so that means there are 129 episodes left.

Wow, just realized at episode 43 I'm literally 1/4 done. (Yes, I did two combined episodes, but that's not going to happen again.)

 

[Catoblepa]

Thanks for the video Neo Alec! I read somewhere that the CPU cheated with the button presses and the game became impossible after a certain stage, now that I know that it's winnable - with the right strategy - I might dust off my AES cart and try gettin' good at it.

Side note: it might not be the best Neo title, but one thing's fore sure, the graphics are absolutely fantastic. Later on, artists started adopting all kinds of techniques, but this is the best kind of pixel art in my opinion. All meticulously hand-placed pixels, no scans of paintings, retouched pre-rendered graphics or simplified anime style shading SF Alpha style. It's colorful and excessive in the best possible way, and it doesn't look like anything else - it's an aestethic that only exists (or I should say "existed") in this context.

 

[Tarma]

Great vid Alec - as I've said previously, always wanted to try and like this game... might dust off the CD and give it yet another chance later!

Looking forward to seeing your AoF coverage next summer.

 

[Neo Alec]

This video is doing about as well as I'd expected -- Dead last among the last 10 videos posted on Basement Brothers. I was keeping hope that the WWG guest appearance would prop it up, since he has a more popular channel, but apparently it was not to be. I'm really hoping that more people will watch AOF, and especially Samurai Shodown, because if people aren't interested in that, I don't know what we're doing here.

All the same, it's okay. People are watching and giving positive feedback, despite that I wasn't sure in the beginning what to do with this game. I'm proud of what I ended up making, and happy WWG could be a part of it.

I'm getting the occasional (unfortunately now usual) comments from people who are subscribed for my brother's videos who are disappointed or confused, and I could really do without that. One commenter even said they unsubbed because of the video. I think if I could go back, my brother and I might have started separate Youtube channels, since the original Basement Brothers concept, with the three of us regularly making videos with our distinct personalities never came to be.

 

[BlackaneseNiNjA]

I'm really hoping that more people will watch AOF, and especially Samurai Shodown, because if people aren't interested in that, I don't know what we're doing here.

Whats up Neo Alec, most viewers may only be invested in/familiar with the more popular and latter library mainstays (Metal Slug, Samurai Shodown, KOF, etc). Looking just at the Neo Geo Generation series, your video on Fatal Fury 1 appears to be one of the clear winners and that particular game, although seminal, isn’t even particularly highly regarded among most retro gamers (or even most neo fans) for that matter. Once you start hitting the later titles and fighting game releases, things will likely pick up.

 

[Neo Alec]

Whats up Neo Alec, most viewers may only be familiar or invested in the latter library mainstays (Metal Slug, Samurai Shodown, KOF, etc). Once you start hitting the later titles and fighting game releases, things will likely pick up. Looking just at the Neo Geo Generation series, your video on Fatal Fury 1 appears to be one of the clear winners and that particular game, although seminal, isn’t even particularly highly regarded among most retro game (or even most neo fans) for that matter.

While that's true, it's not that simple. My brother is basically Youtubing full-time on our channel. I wasn't expecting his content to catch on, but it has modestly blown up and it's now most of our subscribers. The Youtube algorithm uses the CTR (click-through ratio) of your subscribers to decide whether or not to show the video to a wider audience, and since most of our subscribers are less interested in the Neo Geo content, the Youtube algorithm is now automatically killing off each of my videos the moment I post them.

Again, thank you for your help with the video! I couldn't have done it without you!

 

[BlackaneseNiNjA]

While that's true, it's not that simple. My brother is basically Youtubing full-time on our channel. I wasn't expecting his content to catch on, but it has modestly blown up and it's now most of our subscribers. The Youtube algorithm uses the CTR (click-through ratio) of your subscribers to decide whether or not to show the video to a wider audience, and since most of our subscribers are less interested in the Neo Geo content, the Youtube algorithm is now automatically killing off each of my videos the moment I post them.

Again, thank you for your help with the video! I couldn't have done it without you!

That makes sense. I really hope the retro game fans who get served the series continue to grow and show support.

Any time, my friend!

 

[NeoSeeD]

While that's true, it's not that simple. My brother is basically Youtubing full-time on our channel. I wasn't expecting his content to catch on, but it has modestly blown up and it's now most of our subscribers. The Youtube algorithm uses the CTR (click-through ratio) of your subscribers to decide whether or not to show the video to a wider audience, and since most of our subscribers are less interested in the Neo Geo content, the Youtube algorithm is now automatically killing off each of my videos the moment I post them.

Again, thank you for your help with the video! I couldn't have done it without you!

Have you given any thought about starting a second channel under the same branding? Maybe something like "Basement Brothers Neo" where you have the Neo NG Generation videos as its own playlist? It will also give you the freedom to have separate Indie/Homebrew and news playlists. I'd also suggest reaching out to RetroRGB to write articles on his site when you upload new videos. The Saturn Shiro and My Life in Gaming do it and every bit of exposure helps. IIRC, Yahel's videos also get articles.

 

[Tarma]

While that's true, it's not that simple. My brother is basically Youtubing full-time on our channel. I wasn't expecting his content to catch on, but it has modestly blown up and it's now most of our subscribers. The Youtube algorithm uses the CTR (click-through ratio) of your subscribers to decide whether or not to show the video to a wider audience, and since most of our subscribers are less interested in the Neo Geo content, the Youtube algorithm is now automatically killing off each of my videos the moment I post them.

Again, thank you for your help with the video! I couldn't have done it without you!

You cannot abandon your series on 3 Count Bout... just... no.

 

[Neo Alec]

Have you given any thought about starting a second channel under the same branding? Maybe something like "Basement Brothers Neo" where you have the Neo NG Generation videos as its own playlist? It will also give you the freedom to have separate Indie/Homebrew and news playlists. I'd also suggest reaching out to RetroRGB to write articles on his site when you upload new videos. The Saturn Shiro and My Life in Gaming do it and every bit of exposure helps. IIRC, Yahel's videos also get articles.

Starting another channel is a non-starter. Virtually impossible in today's Youtube environment. The reality is if I hadn't combined forces with my brother I'd have few subscribers, he may not have stuck with it, and we'd both have no channel now.

I have no issues starting new playlists on our channel. Do you think I have time to make these extra videos and articles you're suggesting?

 

[NeoSeeD]

Starting another channel is a non-starter. Virtually impossible in today's Youtube environment. The reality is if I hadn't combined forces with my brother I'd have few subscribers, he may not have stuck with it, and we'd both have no channel now.

In all honesty, I subbed because of the Neo content. As it's niche, you were one of the few channels that popped up and your coverage of it is informative. I had no idea that your bro was creating other videos.

I have no issues starting new playlists on our channel.

I know. I watch the Neo Gen playlist on the current channel now.

Do you think I have time to make these extra videos and articles you're suggesting?

Kinda a dickish response to someone who appreciates your work enough to try and brainstorm ideas to issues you brought up. I won't make that mistake again. Sorry to bother.

 

[wyo]

Oh no, another subscriber lost! Well you know what, fuck 'em.

The YouTube algorithm is retarded. Keep up the good work and ignore the negative comments.

The entitlement of consumers these days truly knows no bounds. Getting basically unlimited content for free and having the balls to complain because you dared to deviate from their expectations. Unbelievable.

 

[Hattori Hanzo]

 

[Neo Alec]

Kinda a dickish response to someone who appreciates your work enough to try and brainstorm ideas to issues you brought up. I won't make that mistake again. Sorry to bother.

I appreciate your support and vote of confidence. I get that most aren't familiar with the crappiness of the Youtube algorithm; that's fair. But it's hard to imagine a universe where I haven't considered starting a separate channel. Not exactly helpful advice, especially when that's already exactly the frustrating crux of the issue.

 

[HornheaDD]

Have yet to finish the 3CB vid but so far its your standard Basement Bros fare.

That is to say - radness. Good job on it so far tho. Every time I see a new Neo post of yours I think "Man I should do like a rate every neo game" video series but then I think "wtf Im literally watching that exact same thing right now" lol. AND also additionally too as well, your vids are immediately more informed with SNK and Neo history than mine would be. Mine would be like "Its ya boi DD butts, so yeah this game is called King of Fighters. Its like Street Fighter, but the king of it. LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE YO." and end after 30 seconds.

Also, balls to the "subbed for neo content" comment. Big hairy wrinkly ones. Yeah maybe Im familiar with the Neo, but I had no idea about any of the games on PC-X8. I like watching that stuff about games I never heard of. And some of them look rad as hell. Who knows, maybe there are still some people out there that have never heard of the Neo games you're reviewing and will be intro'd to em. So yeah man - keep doin what yer doin.

Also - no offense to another youtuber here, but I gotta say your voice is much much more enjoyable to listen to than a very very slurred narration. :/

 

[prof]

Great video, alec. Missed opportunity for an MSL guest appearance though. He's a personality in some wrestling promotion. Had he popped up in your video, perhaps spoken a few words about a sealed 3 Count Bout cd that he bought off ebay, Tarma surely would have blown up your comment section, and inadvertently aided your algorithm performance.

 

[Tarma]

Perhaps you could score points with the YT algorithm by having Mr Wrong Way as a guest on your next neo video? I'd then editorial balance that out by inviting kernow but not telling Wrong Way.