Retrospectives about about gaming on the classic Japanese computer system.
Was Hydlide actually good? (PC-88 Paradise) - The NES version vs. the original! On this episode of PC-88 Paradise, I play the very first version of Hydlide, from 1984! How is it different from the NES version released in North America in 1989? Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 Introduction 02:09 Packaging 04:19 Starting the game 07:04 New keyboard emulator & controls 08:20 The playthrough 13:55 Ports 17:50 NES version! 20:00 Wrap-up | |
Macross Countdown! (PC-88 Paradise) an 8bit Macross shooter for PC-88, MSX, Fujitsu FM-7, Sharp X1 On this episode of PC-88 Paradise, I play another Macross game, but this one is for PC-88! Is this old 8bit mess actually any good? Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Packaging 01:53 The Game 05:38 Story & Ending 07:51 Other versions 08:43 Wrap-up | |
A lost PC-88 game has been found! - Dios CD-ROM (PC-88 Paradise) Big news! The lost CD-ROM game for PC-8801MC has been found! So on this episode of PC-88 Paradise, I'm playing "Dios CD-ROM". Is it worth playing? Or was it a good thing that this game was lost in the first place? Check out krugman's channel. @krugman81 Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 Intro 02:46 Packaging 04:26 Booting the game/opening 09:26 Let's Play! - Zack's stage 14:00 other stages 18:03 SPOILERS 22:05 other versions 24:53 wrap-up | |
Emerald Dragon (PC-88 Paradise) - The original 1989 version from before the SNES and TurboGrafx! On this episode of PC-88 Paradise, I play "Emerald Dragon", the most epic RPG to ever be released in 1989, and which catapulted game developer Glodia into cult fame. How is the 1989 version different from the console ports released later? Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 introduction 01:38 packaging 03:05 opening 05:07 the game 15:57 SPOILERS! 30:06 secrets & music disk 30:48 the 3 PC ports 33:48 PC Engine (TurboGrafx) version 35:04 Super Famicom (SNES) version 36:27 wrap-up | |
Madou Monogatari 1-2-3 (PC-98 Paradise) - The origins of Compile's Puyo Puyo characters! On this episode of PC-98 Paradise, I play "Madou Monogatari 1-2-3". A dungeon crawler made by legendary game developer "Compile", which also has characters that were later used for their puzzle game series "Puyo Puyo". Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 introduction 03:18 packaging 06:07 Madou Monogatari 1 14:25 SPOILERS! 23:53 Music 24:30 Ports 26:38 Legacy 27:31 wrap-up | |
Zavas - The first from early JRPG makers Glodia (PC-88 Paradise) also for PC-98 and X68000 On this episode of PC-88 Paradise, I play "Zavas". The first ever RPG made by Glodia, makers of Emerald Dragon. Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 introduction 01:28 packaging 02:38 opening 04:09 the game 06:53 battle system 10:11 music and saving the game 12:47 humor 13:42 setting off and building the party 22:28 bugs & issues 24:00 story??? 28:21 Let's finish the game! 31:47 ending 35:08 ports 36:01 wrap-up | |
Asteka II - Tombs & Treasure (PC-88 Paradise) The 1986 Falcom PC and NES game that became Ys This episode of PC-88 Paradise is a follow-up to my episode last year where I played Asteka 1. This is the same game that was later released as "Tombs & Treasure" on the NES. I want to give a very special thanks again to F_T_B for lending his voice as Tsuneyuki Miyamoto in this video. Please check out his videos and subscribe to his channel! ( @f_t_b2238 ) https://www.youtube.com/@f_t_b2238 Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 intro 00:49 packaging 02:15 Let's start the game! 05:53 Playthrough 12:04 SPOILERS! 13:57 Credits 15:11 PC Ports 16:18 NES version (Tombs & Treasure) 18:29 Newer remakes 19:37 The Ys Connection?! 23:01 Wrap-up | |
Xanadu Scenario II (PC-88 Paradise) Yuzo Koshiro's first OST - not available yet on Nintendo Switch! In this episode of PC-88 Paradise, I play the 1986 expansion pack for the original Xanadu: "Xanadu Scenario II"! This was Falcom's first game expansion pack, and is also notable for being the very first game that game music legend Yuzo Koshiro ever composed music for! Can I clear this one too? Better watch the video to find out! Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 intro 02:17 Packaging 04:17 userdisk & character creation 05:16 Scenario II!!! 09:17 making money 11:51 navigating the game 12:30 items 13:30 beyond stage 1 14:37 keyboard techniques 15:02 monsters & karma 17:10 progress through the game 18:23 final stage 20:28 ending 21:50 secrets & tricks 22:47 ports 24:06 New Xanadu game??? 24:30 wrap-up | |
Valis 2 (PC-88 Paradise) -The PC versions vs TurboGrafx! Is the PC-88 version as bad as the first? In this episode of PC-88 Paradise, I finally play through the second Valis game on the PC-88! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 Introduction 01:56 Packaging 03:21 Opening 06:05 Let's play! (ACT 1) 09:46 The cutscenes 11:59 ACT 2 13:43 ACT 3 14:58 ACT 4 16:33 ACT 5 18:01 SPOILERS!!! 21:24 Credits & review 22:59 PC-98 version 23:46 MSX2 version 24:15 X68000 version 26:08 TurboGrafx CD version 26:52 Syd of Valis??? 27:37 Wrap-up | |
American Truck (PC-88 Paradise) Telenet Japan's 1985 trucker game for MSX, PC-98, Sharp X1, and more In this episode of PC-88 Paradise, I finallly play what is obviously the greatest game ever released for the PC-88, "American Truck"! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers 00:00 Previously on PC-88 Paradise... 00:30 A wish is granted 01:53 packaging 02:42 booting the game 03:30 Let's play! 07:04 the story 08:12 playing to win! 09:57 other versions 13:34 wrap-up | |
Xak: The Tower of Gazzel (PC-88 Paradise) Unexpected hidden 8bit gem in the Xak series! Also for MSX I'm playing the "Xak" series again! This time it's another sidestory game called "The Tower of Gazzel". Is it any good? Let's find out together! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 introduction 00:45 packaging 02:47 userdisk creation & opening 04:54 let's play! 13:17 the plot! 14:40 spoilers! 18:08 music 18:42 bonus content: "Cabin Times" 19:30 ports of the game 21:06 wrap-up | |
Zeliard - A classic metroidvania from the makers of Lunar & Grandia? (PC-88 Paradise) also on MS-DOS In this episode of PC-88 Paradise I play through Zeliard, a sidescrolling RPG from the makers of Silpheed, Lunar, and Grandia. The game was also released on the Sharp X1 turbo and in English on MS-DOS. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 intro 00:44 packaging 02:09 user disc creation 02:41 opening 05:46 Let's start the game! 06:56 shops and towns 09:29 progressing the game 14:20 grinding and travel 18:30 finishing the PC-88 version! 22:37 SPOILERS! 23:57 credits and music 25:30 hidden game 26:01 X1 turbo version 26:50 English MS-DOS version 28:21 wrap-up | |
Xanadu (PC-88 Paradise) Falcom's original classic, and Japan's must-have 8-bit action RPG of 1985! In this episode of PC-88 Paradise I finally play one of the biggest and most important Japanese PC games of the '80s. Falcom's classic , "Xanadu". The game is known to be extremely difficult, and I've never been able to get very far in the game. Will I ever be able to obtain the Dragonslayer and use it to slay the King Dragon??? Thanks to @bowloflentils for bringing my attention to THIS video, which I used clips from. https://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm9068920 Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 intro 02:06 Original X1 version 03:25 The PC-88 version(s) 05:06 Packaging 07:05 Let's boot the game! 09:30 How to play 12:21 Reality sinks in... 16:30 Playing to win! 26:03 Beating the game??? 28:06 Ending 28:53 Music 29:35 Scenario II 30:04 "Xanadu II"??? 30:49 Ports of the original Xanadu 34:39 Faxanadu and other "Xanadu" games 36:29 Wrap-up | |
The Scheme - Awesome 8-bit metroidvania with Music by Yuzo Koshiro! (PC-88 Paradise) not Sega or NES In this episode of PC-88 Paradise I play one of the best loved games on the PC-88, "The Scheme"! Programmed by Onion Soft and featuring a soundtrack by none other than Yuzo Koshiro. Japanese walkthrough of the game: https://pc88mad.zouri.jp/scmmenu.htm ...and the map that goes with it: https://pc88mad.zouri.jp/scm/map.zip Easier to read map that doesn't work with the walkthrough: http://tk-nz.game.coocan.jp/ysmusic/yk-2/screen/Shot_scheme_88.html (near the bottom of the page) Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 intro 01:55 packaging 04:03 two soundtracks?! 05:38 name entry 06:44 Let's start the game! 08:40 the protagonist's name 09:31 walkthroughs 10:45 let's play through the game 18:38 mini review 21:52 Wanderers from Super Scheme 24:00 Wanderers from Super Scheme: The Walkthrough 29:15 wrap-up | |
Super Mario Bros. Special (PC-88 Paradise) Hudson's weird version of SMB (not for NES, GB, or SNES) In this episode of PC-88 Paradise I play another one of the Nintendo games released on PC-88 by Hudson Soft. "Mario Bros. Special". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 intro 01:05 packaging 02:17 Let's start the game! 05:41 stage highlights 10:31 ending and credits 11:20 ports and hacks 13:05 wrap-up | |
Asteka - Falcom's Forgotten 1985 8bit Adventure (PC-88 Paradise) never released in English on NES In this episode of PC-88 Paradise I play the oldest game from Nihon Falcom I've ever played. A 1985 graphic adventure game called "Asteka"! I want to give a very special thanks to F_T_B for lending his voice as Tsuneyuki Miyamoto in this video. Please check out his videos and subscribe to his channel! (@f_t_b2238 ) https://www.youtube.com/@f_t_b2238 Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 intro 03:03 packaging 05:34 Let's start the game! 09:37 Palenque City walkthrough 15:24 ruins walkthrough 20:43 ports 21:16 wrap-up | |
Hideo Kojima's "Snatcher" (PC-88 Paradise) and the Sega CD, TurboGrafX, PS1, Saturn, MSX2 versions In this episode of PC-88 Paradise I play the original version of Hideo Kojima's "Snatcher". Long before Death Stranding, before Metal Gear Solid, Kojima made this unique adventure game in 1988. How is it different from the English language Sega CD version that came out in 1994. I want to give a special thanks to Bowl of Lentils for lending his voice for the Kojima quotes in this video, and also for helping me find the quotes. Definitely subscribe to his channel if you haven't already! https://www.youtube.com/@bowloflentils Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 Intro 00:40 Packaging 02:37 Opening 05:32 Let's start the game! 10:42 keyboard chaos 12:50 Back to the game 17:09 facial frenzy 18:15 wrapping up on PC-88 20:08 MSX2 version 21:22 SD Snatcher 22:07 PC Engine version 23:19 Sega CD version 25:03 PS1 and Saturn versions 26:33 wrap-up | |
The Very First Valis Game (PC-88 Paradise) compared to the NES, Genesis, TurboGrafX, and MSX version In this episode of PC-88 Paradise, I suffer through the original Mugen Senshi Valis from 1986 for your viewing enjoyment. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Packaging 02:25 Booting the game 04:40 Let's play! 08:02 Learning the game 12:53 The later stages 18:25 SPOILERS! 21:07 secret codes 21:38 X1 version 22:15 MSX version 23:01 FM-7 version 24:30 PC-98 version 25:32 Famicom version 26:13 Genesis/PCE versions 27:12 Wrap-up | |
The Story of Melroon (PC-88 Paradise) A unique 8bit adventure from Japan that should've been on NES! In this episode of PC-88 Paradise, I play "The Story of Melroon" by dB-SOFT. It's quite a fun and unique adventure game that I managed to stumble upon. Check it out! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Packaging 01:50 The game intro 04:21 Let's go! 05:51 The towns 07:15 Remaining game system 09:12 Progressing the game 13:29 Issues 15:57 Starting over 16:22 SPOILERS! 18:15 summing it up 18:55 PC-98 version 19:41 demo version 20:34 Wrap-up | |
Fangs: The Saga of Wolf Blood (PC-88 Paradise) Enix's Forgotten RPG that wasn't on the NES or SNES! In this episode of PC-88 Paradise, I play an RPG from the makers of the Dragon Quest series: Enix! Fangs is a standard turn-based RPG that turned out to be Enix's final title released for the PC-88. Is it any good? Let's find out! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Packaging 01:52 Opening Sequence 03:48 The game 06:39 Keyboard controls 07:17 Game Pad? 12:34 Back to the game! 20:20 Spoilers! 22:00 My thoughts 24:09 Wrap-up | |
Xak II - Still an Ys clone? (PC-88 Paradise) Compared to TurboGrafX, MSX, X68000, FM Towns versions In this episode of PC-88 Paradise, I play Xak II: Rising of the Redmoon, released by Microcabin in 1990. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ 00:00 Introduction 00:57 Packaging 01:57 User disk & Opening 03:47 The game 23:23 Spoilers! 25:14 My thoughts 25:57 Other versions 30:58 Wrap-up | |
Mario Bros. Special (PC-88 Paradise) Mario & Luigi not on Switch, Nintendo 64, SNES, Gameboy, or NES In this episode of PC-88 Paradise, we look at Mario Bros. Special, a game by Hudson Based on Nintendo's Mario Bros. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Packaging 02:29 The Game 09:17 Other Versions 11:05 Wrap-up | |
Xak - A worthy Ys clone? (PC-88 Paradise) Let's compare to the SNES, TurboGrafX, X68000 and MSX! In this episode of PC-88 Paradise, I play through Xak: The Art of Visual Stage, from Microcabin 1989. | |
Burai - The original compared to the TurboGrafX, Sega CD, and SNES versions! (PC-88 Paradise) In this episode of PC-88 Paradise I take a look at Burai Joukan, the first game in the "Burai" series from Riverhill Soft. The game features character designs by Shingo Araki (Saint Seiya) and was later released for the PC Engine, Sega Mega CD, and Super Famicom. Basement Brothers' Neo-Alec also appears as a character voice in this episode. Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join 00:00 Opening 00:34 Packaging 02:56 The Game 15:21 Minor spoilers 22:20 Major spoilers 24:12 The Review 25:24 Other versions 31:10 The sequel? | |
The Hidden PC-8801 version of Yuzo Koshiro's Actraiser Soundtrack (PC-88 Paradise) - Before the SNES In this episode of PC-88 Paradise I discuss the early FM synth version of the Actraiser soundtrack, which Yuzo Koshiro made on the PC-8801 prior to the SNES arrangement. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ | |
The First Version of Ys III: Wanderers from Ys (PC-88 Paradise) - Ys 3 In this episode of PC-88 Paradise I play through the original version of Ys III: Wanderers from Ys on the NEC PC-8801... on HARD mode for my first time! Did this graphically-intense sidescroller turn out any good on such an old PC? Come join me and find out! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ | |
XZR II - The Lost Version of Nihon Telenet's Exile (PC-88 Paradise) X-Z-R 2 In this episode of PC-88 Paradise I take a look at XZR II, the game that was later remade as Nihon Telenet's "Exile" on the TurboGrafX/PCE CD and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. The game was released on the Genesis under Nihon Telenet's US brand "Renovation" and localized by Working Designs on the Turbo GrafX. (The game is also often written "X-Z-R 2" instead of "XZR II") Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ 00:00 Opening 01:13 Packaging 03:26 The Game (XZR2) 14:04 Spoilers 18:46 Review and wrap-up 19:48 Secret Codes 21:55 PC-98 Version 22:13 MSX2 Version 22:43 Exile for TGCD 23:34 Exile for Genesis/MD 24:15 Exile 2 - Wicked Phenomenon | |
XZR - The Lost Prequel to Nihon Telenet's Exile (PC-88 Paradise) X-Z-R In this episode of PC-88 Paradise I take a look at XZR, the very first game in Nihon Telenet's "Exile" series, and a game that takes prior to Exile on the TurboGrafX/PCE CD and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. The game was released on the Genesis under Nihon Telenet's US brand "Renovation" and localized by Working Designs on the Turbo GrafX. (The game is also often written "X-Z-R" instead of "XZR") Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ 00:00 Non-spoiler section 15:29 Spoilers 18:24 Review and wrap-up | |
The First Version of Ys 2 (PC-88 Paradise) - Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished the Final Chapter - PC-8801 In this episode of PC-88 Paradise I play through the original version of Ys II on the NEC PC-8801 for my first time. Come join me on the adventure! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ | |
Mirrors - Using the TurboGrafX CD-ROM drive to play 8bit PC games (PC-88 Paradise) In this episode of PC-88 Paradise I play a game using the TurboGrafX CD ROM drive connected to my PC-8801MC. Did the game make good use of the CD-ROM Technology? Let's find out! #turbografx #pc88 #classicgaming Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ | |
Silpheed - The Original Version of Game Arts' Classic Shooter on the NEC PC-88 (PC-88 Paradise) In this episode of PC-88 Paradise I play Silpheed! This classic shooter by Game Arts was later ported to DOS and the Apple IIGS in North America by Sierra On-Line, and had a few sequels also released later on various platforms. In this video I'm going to look at ALL of these versions and sequels, so buckle up for a wild ride through space and time as we look at how this whole series started, and where it has gone since then! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ | |
The First Version of The Legend of Heroes 2 - Dragonslayer: The Legend of Heroes II (PC-88 Paradise) In this episode of PC-88 Paradise I take a look at the second in the Legend of Heroes series. Dragonslayer: The Legend of Heroes. This is a follow up to my previous video. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ | |
The Very First Legend of Heroes - Dragonslayer: The Legend of Heroes (PC-88 Paradise) In this episode of PC-88 Paradise I take a look at the very first game in the Legend of Heroes series. Dragonslayer: The Legend of Heroes. Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join | |
Final Crisis - Pushing PC-88 Hardware Limits (PC-88 Paradise) This time on PC-88 Paradise I take a look at a shooter released late in the PC-88's life, which pushes the limits of what can be done on the system's hardware. The official page for the game by the developer is located here: http://www.neko.ne.jp/~ronji/products/finalcrisis/ | |
The NEC PC-8801MC - Another use for your TurboGrafX CD rom drive (PC-88 Paradise) This time I'm taking an in-depth look at the specific model of PC-88 which I own. How does the TurboGrafX CD rom fit into this? Find out by watching the video! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ | |
Wibarm - The First Polygonal Action RPG (PC-88 Paradise) On the third episode of PC-88 Paradise I take a look at a rare 1986 gem by Arsys Software, "Wibarm". Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothersmrjakes Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join | |
Star Trader - The World's First Shooter RPG? (PC-88 Paradise) On the second episode of PC-88 Paradise I do a full playthrough of Falcom's 1989 "shooter RPG" Star Trader. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ | |
The Very First Version of Ys (PC-88 Paradise) On this first episode of PC-88 Paradise I take an in-depth look at the first game in Nihon Falcom's flagship series. Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and Patreon! https://basementbrothers.net/ https://twitter.com/basemntbrothers https://www.instagram.com/basementbrothers/ https://www.facebook.com/basementbrothersyoutube/ https://www.patreon.com/basementbrothers Become a member to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC802ToE2k2VA2TgaOPQlwkg/join |