DF Retro Marathon: The Sega 32X Failure - Every Game Tested
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Published 2024-04-12
This episode takes us well back into the archives. Return with us to 2018, where a younger, fresh-faced John Linneman gets to grips with the problematic history of the Genesis 32X/ Mega Drive 32X - before beginning a relentless deep dive begins into the system's ENTIRE LIBRARY of games. How did the peripheral actually work? What parts of the game were rendered with Genesis and which parts were handled by 32X? The results are often surprising.
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All Comments (21)
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Was an associate producer on MK and MKII. The 32x version was sadly rushed to meet release. I also produced the 32x version of NFL Quarterback Club. Going to have to search for part 2 vid to see what you thought. I still have six copies in mint, unopened I should probably try to sell someday. Edit: Seems both parts were included here. I’ll take “not terrible” and “a step up from Madden games of the era” as compliments!
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stop buggin my man John for changing customization options, the subsurface scattering & strand based hair system on his model are top notch and I'm glad I'm seeing my favorite host in another light
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Oh god it's a baby John!
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32X has as many exclusive titles as the Playstation 5...
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I begged and begged for a 32x as a kid, along with the jaguar and never got either. In hindsight I’m thankful. It would be fun to have one now though.
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49:28 - You say that knowing darn well that a hummingbird-based shooter was one of the top 40 selling games of all time for the console.
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The 32X would have succeeded if it weren't held back by Xbox Series S
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I definitely prefer these "marathon" compilation videos vs multi part videos. Love this one!
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Nothing makes me happy quite like a thicc DF Retro video dropping on a Friday afternoon 👌
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why does Jon look about 10 years old :O)
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Mommy, what are those two Sega machines doing??
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I'm one of the fools who went from Genesis to the Sega CD, then the 32x. When the Playstation came out...I bought a Saturn. I remember going to Blockbuster to rent a Saturn game, and it was half of a shelf of games. Playstation games needed a full aisle...I finally just got released from the mental institution a couple months ago after 29 years, did I miss anything?
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Congratulations, not only for the quality of the content, but also for the choice of topics: truly
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The intro with the Saturn sound is great.
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Really enjoyed this! Thank you for putting so much effort into the great captures. A pleasure to look at!
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Great to see this come out as one combined video. This was among my favorite DF Retros. I must admit, I still look forward to a potential 'every game on the jag' video :D
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Really well done John, a pleasure seeing this video. Thanks for your hard work ❤
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NBA jam, motocross championship, virtual fighter, space harrier and wrestlemania were my jams!
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These DF retro videos are so well done. Thank you.
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Wow looking really well John! Stunner bro 🙌🏻 Love the retro reviews. Pure quality 👌🏻
