Retro Core 5
Retro Core
Retro Core 5 takes a new format with each show having it's own theme. Also for the first time ever, every game you see on the show is played on real hardware. No emulation at all!
Épisodes
Volume 1 - Animated FMV games
Retro Core is back. In this new series I finally have a green screen although my use of it in this first show isn't too good. Better lighting is needed I think. Also in this new series each show will have it's own theme plus I'll be using 100% real hardware. No emulation at all.
Volume 2 - Neo Geo Ports
Volume 2 of Retro Core 5 is here, taking a look at Neo Geo ports acrosss 16 and 32 bit systems. 12 games in total are covered. Of course I'd love to cover more but there are at least 20 or so on the Sega Saturn alone. You may be wondering what happened to the likes of Twinkle Star Sprites or Puzzle Bobble or even some other the other fighting games on the Game Gear or Game Boy. Well, they will be covered in the 2nd part of this show which will be coming later in the year so don't worry. I've not forgotten about them :) This show only takes a look at some of the 16 and 32 bit ports.
Volume 3 - PlayStation 2 Sega Ages 2500 (3D Ages)
t has taken almost 2 months to get the show done but it's finally here. In volume 3 of Retro Core 5 we take a look at 18 titles from the PlayStation 2's Sega Ages series. While there are actually 33 titles in the series I only own 18 of them which are all featured in this video. Titles included are: Monaco GP - Fantasy Zone - Space Harrier - Golden Axe - Tanto R & Bonanza Brothers - Virtua Racing - After Burner II - Hokuto No Ken - Out Run - Alien Syndrom - Virtua Fighter 2 - Fighting Vipers - SDI & Quartet - Last Bronx - Dynamite Deka (Die Hard Arcade) - Panzer Dragoon - Galaxy Force II and finally Fantasy Zone Complete Collection.
Volume 4 - 16 BIt Vertical Shooters
I grew up gaming in the late 8 Bit and 16 Bit days and have many fond memories of my favourite type of game, the 2D vertical shooter. In this Retro Core we take a look at 9 classics from the 90's over 3 systems. Games featured (not in order) PC Engine - Final Zone II, Final Soldier and Psychic Storm Super Famicom - Pop'n Twinbee, Super Aleste and Kikikaikai Mega Drive - Elemental Master, Slap Fight MD and Musha Aleste Enjoy!
Volume 5 - Pandora's Box 3 Arcade review
NOTICE: The video quality of the Pandora's Box when connected to the capture card is not a fault of the Pandora's Box. The image is rather funky due to my capture card not liking the Supergun's video output. Pandora's Box 3, some people love it, others hate it. Many of the reviews are also quite bias. Today I take a look at the Pandora's Box 3 and tell you the truth about this little box of arcade hits.
Volume 6 - Game King (家庭用アーケードゲーム)
In the last volume of Retro Core 5 we took a look at the Chinese plug'n play arcade solution, Pandora's Box 3. It wasn't without it's problems. Today we take a look at the Game King 2019 in 1 system.
Volume 7 - Ten Arcade VS Fighters you've probably never played
Retro Core is back for the last show of the year but not to worry I've got many more shows planned for 2016. In Volume 7 we take a look at 10 arcade VS fighters you've probably never seen or played or even knew about. Are they all complete rubbish or are there some gems amongst the dung?
Volume 8 - Ten Arcade Scrolling Fighters you've probably never played
Retro Core is back for the last show of the year but not to worry I've got many more shows planned for 2016. Scrolling Beat'em Ups were once all the rage but then they started to die away. many people know about Double Dragon, Final Fight and maybe even Undercover Cops but there are so many others out there. In Volume 8 of Retro Core we take a look at 10 scrolling beat'em ups you may have never played before!
Volume 9 - Arcade Racers
In this week's Retro Core 5 we are taking a look at a type of game I really do love to play, the arcade racer! Ten games featured so pull up the chair, get some snacks and enjoy the show.
Volume 10 - Sprite based 3D Arcade Games
Back in the mid to early 90's there were not that many polygon based arcade games mainly due to the technology being too expensive and well, really slow. So Japanese software developers started to make 3D games using sprites. Sega were by far the most advanced in this form of gaming with Taito following close behind. In Volume 10 of Retro Core 5, we take a look at 10 classic sprite based 3D games. Enjoy!
Volume 11 - Arcade Run'n Gun Games
Run'n Gun games were all the rage from the mid 80's well in to the 90's thanks to the likes of Metal Slug. These days you don't see them that often in the arcades. In this volume of Retro Core 5 we take a look at 9 arcade Run'n Gun titles. Enjoy!
Volume 12 - The Super Famicom
In Volume12 of Retro Core 5 we take a look at the Super Famicom hardware, the game boxes, manuals and the games. Enjoy
Volume 13 - Arcade Vertical Shooters
In Volume13 of Retro Core 5 we take a look at some of the arcade vertical shooters that you may have missed back in the day. Enjoy!
Volume 14 - The Sega Mega Drive
Let's take a look at Sega's most successful console ever and 17 games for it in Retro Core Volume 14. Can you tell the difference between a true Japan only Mega Drive and an Asian Mega Drive? Watch on to find out how.
Volume 15 - The NEC PC Engine (Turbo Grafx)
I know this has taken a long time to come and I do appreciate everyone's patients but it's finally here, the Retro Core 5, Volume 15 - NEC PC Engine special. In this show we take a look at the many different forms of hardware as well as the following games. Hana Taaka Daka （はなたっかだか） City Hunter （シティーハンター） Ninja Spirit （最後の忍道） Knight Rider （ナイトライダー） Doraemon: Meikyū Daisakusen （ ドラえもん迷宮大作戦） Son Son 2 （ソンソンⅡ） Override （オーバーライド） Valkyrie no Densetsu （ワルキューレの伝説） Gomola Speed （ゴモラスピード） Dragon Egg （ドラゴン エッグ） Metal Stoker （メタルストーカー） Parasol Stars （パラソルスター） Enjoy!
Volume 16 - The NEC PC Engine CD (Turbo Grafx CD)
Following on from our PC Engine episode comes the PC Engine CD. 16 games featured for your enjoyment as well as a run-down on the confusing PC Engine system cards. So sit back and enjoy the show. Games Featured 04:47 - Gate Of Thunder 06:10 - Browning 07:12 - Seirei Senshi Spriggan 08:25 - Advanced V.G. 09:40 - Star Parodia 11:24 - Akumajo Dracula Chi No Rondo 13:25 - Download 2 14:38 - Prince of Persia 16:45 - Dynastic Hero 18:36 - Final Zone 2 19:42 - Mirai Shōnen Conan 21:47 - Super Darius 22:52 - Winds Of Thunder 24:40 - Shadow of the Beast 25:45 - Rayxanber II 27:06 - Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire Enjoy!
Volume 17 - Sega Saturn
My favourite console of all time finally makes it to Retro Core 5. In this show we take a look at the hardware, Japanese limited edition games and a whole host of great games that most channels don't bother with. Games Featured 10:36 - Purikara Daisakusen 13:14 - Astra Superstars 15:31 - Nipen manmaru 17:28 - Cotton Boomerang 19:37 - Deron Deru Deru 21:20 - Asuka 120% Limited 23:21 - Virus 26:04 - Dungoeon & Dragons - Shadow over Mystara 29:10 - Shutoko Battle Drift King '97 31:08 - Bulk Slash 33:32 - Thunder Force 5 35:58 - Gals Panic SS 37:33 - Metal Black 40:16 - Gun Griffon II 42:35 - Soukyugurentai 46:15 - D-Xird Enjoy!
Volume 18 - Sega Mega CD
One of the most misunderstood game consoles ever. Many think the Mega CD has nothing to offer besides FMV games and Sonic CD. In this volume of Retro Core we take a look at what the Mega CD really has to offer. Featuring 25 games, this is one volume of Retro Core youy don't want to miss. Games featured in order. Night Striker Annett Futatabi Wolf Child Bari Arm Fatal Fury Special Flink Snatcher Batman Returns Dennin Aleste Battle Fantasy Heavy Symphony 3x3 Eyes Cyborg 009 Jaguar XJ220 Sol Feace The Terminator Urusei Yatsura Soul Star Mickey Mania Road Blaster FX Popful Mail Batman & Robin Devistator Final Fight CD Lunar Enjoy!
Volume 19 - Sega Dreamcast
You've waiting so long but it's finally here after months of delays. Here is the Retro Core Dreamcast Special featuring hardware info, accessories and 35 games! Games featured in order Dead or Alive 2 Sonic Adventure International Ferrari F355 Challenge Maken X Gigawing Gigawing 2 Marvel Vs Capcom 2 Power Smash 2 Propeller Arena Tokyo Bus Guide Soul Calibur Gundam DX Power Stone Power Stone 2 Psyvariar 2 Dynamite Deka 2 (Die Hard Arcade 2) Napple Tail Border Down Outtriggers Last Blade 2 Aero Dancing i Sword of Berzerk Blue Stinger Crazy Taxi D2 Daytona USA Fighting Vipers 2 Get! Colonies Godzilla Maximum Impact Guilty Gear X Sega Rally 2 Street Fighter Zero 3 Shenmue 2 Super Speed Racing Virtua Fighter 3tb Enjoy!
Volume 20 - Sony PlayStation
After 3 months in limbo the PlayStation Retro Core show is finally here featuring hardware info, accessories and 32 games! Games featured in order Samurai Deeper Kyo Ehrgeiz Rage Racer Tomba Twin Goddesses Ray Crisis Rasetsu No Ken Motor Toon GP USA Edition Dolphin's Dream Hermie Hopperhead Kagero Smash Court 3 Super Robot Shooting Cool Boarders 3 Klaymen Klaymen 2 (Skull Monkeys) Initial D Battle Arena Tohshinden 2 Brave Fencer Musashiden Crash Bandicoot Critical Blow Dynamite Boxing Final Fantasy VIII Gundam W Inuyasha Sengoku Otogigassen Lighting Legends Macross Digital Mission Ridge Racer Revolution Shiritsu Justice Gakuen Legion of Heroes Star Gladiator Super Runabout Tekken 3 Tobal No.1 Enjoy!
Volume 21 - More 1 on 1 Fighters you've probably never played
Welcome to a new Retro Core 5 show. In this volume we're going to take a look at a lot of obscure 1 on 1 2D fighters. Some will be laughably bad while others will be surprisingly good. How many of these games will you know? Enjoy!
Volume 22 - The MSX2
Finally after about 8 months of waiting I've found time to bring you the MSX 2 episode of Retro Core 5. So what is the MSX and was it any good. Let's find out.
Volume 23 - The Neo Geo MVS
Following up on the last Retro Core 5 show when we covered the MSX2, here comes a massive show covering a massive system, the Neo Geo!
Volume 24 - Sega Master System
The Sega Master System is a console loved by millions all over the world yet many seem to think it's a very weak system. Is this a true statement? Well, there's only one way to find out. Retro Core 5 - Sega Master System Special. Featuring hardware over look and over 30 games!
SFC / SNES Shooting Special - Pt. 1 of 4
Ever thought the beloved 16 bit Nintendo console had next to no shooters on it? Well think again. In this 4 part series we will take a look at every commercially available shooter on the system. Part 2 will be released on October 30th 2019
SFC / SNES Shooting Special - Pt. 2 of 4
Welcome to part 2 of this 4 part Retro Core 5 Special. We are taking a look at all (to my knowledge) SFC / SNES shooter to be commercially available. Check out part 1
SFC / SNES Shooting Special - Pt. 3 of 4
Welcome to the third part of this four part special on the Retro Core Channel where we are taking a look at every single commercially available SFC / SNES shooter released. Please see part 1 for the rules of what classifies as a shooter for this series.
SFC / SNES Shooting Special - Pt. 4 of 4
Welcome to the final part of this four part special on the Retro Core Channel where we are taking a look at every single commercially available SFC / SNES shooter released. Please see part 1 for the rules of what classifies as a shooter for this series.
Volume 25 - Fujitsu FM Towns
NOTICE - The Splatter House section has had around 1 minute cut from it due to a copyright claim by NamcoBandai. Sorry about that. The intro to that section is now missing. In the late 80's and early 90's home computer games were hit and miss in the west while most arcade conversions were a joke. In japan on the other had the world of computer gaming was a whole different story. We had the Sharp X68000 bringing us arcade perfect ports but at a very expensive price. This is where the Fujitsu FM Towns comes in. It's basically an Intel CPU powered PC with later models being able to run Windows. Yet it also features custom graphical hardware. Let's take a look at how a Japanese home computer coped with arcade gaming as well as original gaming for the home. All game footage in this video was recorded via RGB at 60fps from a real FM TOWNS II Fresh computer. No emulation was used in this video.
Volume 26 - PC Engine, More Hu Card Games!
Hi everyone, it's that time again for another Retro Core 5 show. This time we are taking another look at the PC Engine.
Volume 27 - Sega Game Gear
Synopsis indisponible.
Volume 28 - PS2 Sega Ages 2500
Welcome to a new Retro Core 5 show. In this show we take a look a most PlayStation 2 Sega Ages 2500 games but all are mentioned at some point throughout the video. So sit back and enjoy.
Volume 29 - NEC PC-FX
Here we go with another Retro Core hardware focused show. This time we are taking a look at NEC's follow up to the almighty PC Engine, the PC-FX.
Volume 30 - GAMEBOY
Synopsis indisponible.