Backlog - NES
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Bate's Backlog - Puzslot
10:14

Bate's Backlog - Puzslot

A Tetris knock off, basically, with casino slots mixed in. Not terribly interesting, but feel free to watch all the same 😉
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Bate's Backlog - Puss in Boots - Around the World in 80 Days
9:37

Bate's Backlog - Puss in Boots - Around the World in 80 Days

Cute game, good controls. Would play again.
2 comments
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Bate's Backlot - Pro Tennis Simulator
10:39

Bate's Backlot - Pro Tennis Simulator

Takes a bit of trial and error to figure things out. Not the worst sports game I've ever played, but not that far off.
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Bate's Backlog - Masashi Tashiro Has So Many Princesses
14:12

Bate's Backlog - Masashi Tashiro Has So Many Princesses

Thought it best not to title the video with the game title's other translation. It's actually pretty innocent, despite the name. Still not that good a game, though.
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Bate's Backlog - Power Soccer
12:32

Bate's Backlog - Power Soccer

I never have much patience for old school sports games. This one is no exception.
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - The Portopia Serial Murder Case
10:31

Bate's Backlog - The Portopia Serial Murder Case

Not a huge fan of text only games, and the controls were just not functioning well for me.
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Popeye's English Fun
13:18

Bate's Backlog - Popeye's English Fun

Wouldn't go out of my way to play again, but at least the countries category was entertaining.
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Bate's Backlog - Photon
13:04

Bate's Backlog - Photon

Calls itself the ultimate game on planet Earth. Don't know about that one, buddy.
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Bate's Backlog - Pescatore
11:07

Bate's Backlog - Pescatore

A Dr. Mario kind of game, but with sea creatures, and a few other differences. Not great, I can see why it got cancelled.
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Bate's Backlog - Perfect Bowling
12:38

Bate's Backlog - Perfect Bowling

Perfect is a bit of a stretch, but it's alright.
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Bate's Backlog - Penguin Wars
11:16

Bate's Backlog - Penguin Wars

Simple little dodgeball game. Too bad it bugged out.
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Penguin & Seal
11:36

Bate's Backlog - Penguin & Seal

Cool puzzle game idea, but those seals are just so OP. Please nerf.
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Bate's Backlog - Peepar Time
11:55

Bate's Backlog - Peepar Time

No, not peeper time. Get your head out of the gutter. Also not sure what a Peepar is...
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Bate's Backlog - Parasol Stars
12:42

Bate's Backlog - Parasol Stars

Trying out some videos with scan lines for the NES. I kind of like it for 8-bit. What do you think? I like the idea of gathering stuff on top of the parasol and throwing it, but my version is kinda buggy, and the background is too cluttered.
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Bate's Backlog - The Great Waldo Search
9:12

Bate's Backlog - The Great Waldo Search

It's short.
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Gradius
16:14

Bate's Backlog - Gradius

One of my favourite bullet hell type games, as is demonstrated by the way I couldn't stop playing. Disclaimer: Favourite game =\= good at it.
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - The Goonies II
13:30

Bate's Backlog - The Goonies II

Sequels not doing so hot recently. Why would you add that corridor thing? The game was fine without it.
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Bate's Backlog - The Goonies
14:24

Bate's Backlog - The Goonies

Kinda charming, but very easy to get completely lost. By the way, I don't know why my title screen doesn't look right.
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Golgo 13
18:30

Bate's Backlog - Golgo 13

I really like this one. I'm surprised I've never heard of it before. Kinda want to replay it sooner rather than later.
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Bate's Backlog - Golf Grand Slam
12:12

Bate's Backlog - Golf Grand Slam

This game has so much more depth and controls than the previous golf game. And yet, it is the most infuriating trash heap I've played in a good while.
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Golf
12:25

Bate's Backlog - Golf

Not much to say about it. It's golf. As basic as it gets.
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Godzilla 2
15:34

Bate's Backlog - Godzilla 2

Much more boring and tedious than the first game. Too much strategy, not enough action.
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Bate's Backlog - Godzilla
14:57

Bate's Backlog - Godzilla

It takes elements from a few game types and blends them reasonably well. A bit repetitive, but it's not bad.
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Bate's Backlog - Goal!
12:26

Bate's Backlog - Goal!

The good thing about not playing a game for very long is I don't need to edit down the video. And that's the only good thing about this game.
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Bate's Backlog - Ghoul School
14:28

Bate's Backlog - Ghoul School

So many hallways and classrooms, but I didn't learn anything.
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Ghosts n' Goblins
12:55

Bate's Backlog - Ghosts n' Goblins

I nice little classic. Sometimes kills you in underhanded ways, but at least allows you to have infinite continues. Would play again, but probably on SNES.
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Bate's Backlog - Ghostbusters II
15:38

Bate's Backlog - Ghostbusters II

Much more fun than the first game, but that isn't saying much. Wouldn't refuse to play it again, but wouldn't go out of my way to, either.
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Bate's Backlog - Ghostbusters
10:27

Bate's Backlog - Ghostbusters

We're back on the backlog, picking up where we left off: at this infamously bad NES game.
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Genghis Khan
24:32

Bate's Backlog - Genghis Khan

If you thought those previous strategy type games were over done, just wait until you see how much micro-management you get in this one.
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Bate's Backlog - Romancia
24:34

Bate's Backlog - Romancia

I really don't like how short range the sword is, but there's a certain charm to this one I can't help but like.
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Bate's Backlog - Romance of the Three Kingdoms
15:55

Bate's Backlog - Romance of the Three Kingdoms

I'm not sure why this particular Chinese story is always used for these convoluted strategy games. It's too complicated and slow, can't get into it
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Bate's Backlog - Roller Ball
19:00

Bate's Backlog - Roller Ball

As far a video game pinball goes, it's not the worst. Still video game pinball, though.
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Bate's Backlog - Rod Land
15:10

Bate's Backlog - Rod Land

Reminds of Snow Bros. First game of the 2024 backlog goes on the 2025 revisit list
Bate's Backlog - The Rocketeer
19:24

Bate's Backlog - The Rocketeer

Not bad. Kinda tough, but seems reasonable to learn. Overall pretty good design. This will be the last Backlog video of 2023. Hope those of you who watched enjoyed some of it. The Backlog will resume in 2024, along with the start of the Revisit List. Cheers!
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Bate's Backlog - Rocket Ranger
22:58

Bate's Backlog - Rocket Ranger

I get the feeling this might be a Zapper game. Aiming with the traditional controller sucks. Then again, there's the boxing part...Not sure anymore. At any rate, very meh.
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Bate's Backlog - Robocop 2
16:04

Bate's Backlog - Robocop 2

There is so much wrong in this game. Since when is Robocop on skates? And also why so fragile?
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Bate's Backlog - Robo Warrior
19:25

Bate's Backlog - Robo Warrior

It's kinda like Bomberman, but also with a gun, and power ups. Pretty weird controls, and the enemies are stronger. Also have no idea how to finish the first level...
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Bate's Backlog - Roadblasters
14:47

Bate's Backlog - Roadblasters

Kinda like those other annoying NES racing games that put cars and obstacles on the track. Except this time you have a gun >:)
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Bate's Backlog - Ripple Island
11:46

Bate's Backlog - Ripple Island

Cute aesthetic, but I seriously just can't get drawn in with these controls.
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Bate's Backlog - Rampart
11:43

Bate's Backlog - Rampart

A base defence game with lots of building spam. This was just the easiest level. I imagine it gets pretty crazy later on.
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Bate's Backlog - Railroad Baron
34:02

Bate's Backlog - Railroad Baron

Not entirely sure of all the rules of the game, but a good board game to play with friends. Not against AI.
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Bate's Backlog - Quarth
14:19

Bate's Backlog - Quarth

Pretty cool. Would be a good zone out type of game, like Tetris.
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Bate's Backlog - Q-Taro the Ghost
12:02

Bate's Backlog - Q-Taro the Ghost

This is probably the best game of the week, and that ain't saying much. I like it's originality and mechanics, but those shooters...Maybe I will try it again and figure out how to deal with them.
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Bate's Backlog - Pyramid
16:59

Bate's Backlog - Pyramid

It's trying to be an edgier version of Tetris, but it's too convoluted. Would take too long to learn how to stack
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Bate's Backlog - Galaxian
11:55

Bate's Backlog - Galaxian

Another Space Invaders type game. I think I like this a little more than Space Invaders, but much less than Galaga.
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Bate's Backlog - Galaga
23:24

Bate's Backlog - Galaga

I enjoyed this one much more than I expected to. I wasn't expecting the upgrade mechanic, which made it so much more fun.
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Bate's Backlog - Galactic Crusader
28:18

Bate's Backlog - Galactic Crusader

It's a tough bullet hell game. The enemies are fast and their shots unpredictable. The upgrade system is kind of appealing, though. Would play again
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Bate's Backlog - Fun House
17:27

Bate's Backlog - Fun House

I'm guessing this was a TV game show about rollerskating. Just a hunch. In any case, it's not bad, not great
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Bate's Backlog - Front Line
16:17

Bate's Backlog - Front Line

Dinky little game. Looks to be only 1 level, not much powerups, awkward aiming. Very meh
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Bate's Backlog - Friday the 13th
13:47

Bate's Backlog - Friday the 13th

Pretty good, but I have no idea what I'm doing. Would play again, but with a guide
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Bate's Backlog - Free Fall
29:06

Bate's Backlog - Free Fall

Interesting idea, and very off the wall. Still mostly just a one-off kinda game, but glad I tried it.
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Bate's Backlog - Frankenstein
14:54

Bate's Backlog - Frankenstein

Very Castlevania kinda vibes, but not quite as polished and knowing where to go is not obvious
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Bate's Backlog - Formula One Built to Win
15:33

Bate's Backlog - Formula One Built to Win

Not bad. I like the upgrade system, but the cars on the road are jerks
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Bate's Backlog - Formation Z
14:55

Bate's Backlog - Formation Z

Not a bad foundation, but could use a little more variety, like power ups
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Bate's Backlog - Flying Warriors
18:59

Bate's Backlog - Flying Warriors

Pretty much the same as the last one, but this time with a better remote
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Bate's Backlog - Flying Dragon
20:47

Bate's Backlog - Flying Dragon

The fighting game part is an interesting idea, but could use some more polish in the controls
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Bate's Backlog - Flight of the Intruder
8:31

Bate's Backlog - Flight of the Intruder

This looks like a pixel-perfect clone of another shit game I played a few months back. Emphasis on shit.
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Bate's Backlog - Fist of the North Star
15:54

Bate's Backlog - Fist of the North Star

This guy should be in the NBA with that jump
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Bate's Backlog - Fire Emblem Gaiden
24:13

Bate's Backlog - Fire Emblem Gaiden

Back to the NES we go. Pretty decent, like the last Fire Emblem game. Looks a bit simplified from the last one.
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Bate's Backlog - Shikinjou
22:38

Bate's Backlog - Shikinjou

Pretty decent puzzle game. Uses a mechanic that isn't that common in these types of games.
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Bate's Backlog - Sherlock Holmes
13:31

Bate's Backlog - Sherlock Holmes

Some of the design choices in this one are very questionable. Like having enemies run up to attack you, then cry victim when they get killed. Hmm...seems like that parallels something in real life
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Bate's Backlog - Shanghai
35:51

Bate's Backlog - Shanghai

Just a basic Mahjong solitaire game. Sorry for the sound issues in the next few videos. Trying out some different settings.
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Bate's Backlog - Sesame Street Countdown
12:42

Bate's Backlog - Sesame Street Countdown

This actually has some game in it. Still, very happy to be done with this trio
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Bate's Backlog - Sesame Street ABC 123
16:31

Bate's Backlog - Sesame Street ABC 123

This one I did play as a little kid, or a variation of it, at least.
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Bate's Backlog - Ghost Hunt
28:31

Bate's Backlog - Ghost Hunt

Not as tedious and annoying as some of the text adventures. This one is almost comical in how useless the NPC is. Still not my kind of game.
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Bate's Backlog - Big Bird's Hide and Speak
16:09

Bate's Backlog - Big Bird's Hide and Speak

I don't even think kids would respond well to this. It's so slow, they'd lose interest
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Bate's Backlog - Seikima 2
16:04

Bate's Backlog - Seikima 2

These controls are weird. The jump in particular. Makes it kind of interesting, in a way. If only there weren't endlessly spawning enemies
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Bate's Backlog - Seicross
13:14

Bate's Backlog - Seicross

Pretty basic game. Collect people and energy, avoid obstacles and bumper cars. Needs more speed, though
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Bate's Backlog - Sanrio Cup
11:17

Bate's Backlog - Sanrio Cup

Double upload today, as I completely spaced and thought I had scheduled a Thursday video. Evidently, I did not. This is easily my favourite of the Sanrio trio that I played. Odd, since it's a sports game, but yeah.
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Bate's Backlog - Sanrio Carnival 2
11:43

Bate's Backlog - Sanrio Carnival 2

This one tries something more original than the first one. The two player mode looks especially chaotic
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Bate's Backlog - Sanrio Carnival
16:55

Bate's Backlog - Sanrio Carnival

It's a re-skin of Dr.Mario, more or less. Cute, but nothing all that special
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Bate's Backlog - Saiyuuki World
11:12

Bate's Backlog - Saiyuuki World

Kinda odd, but also kinda intriguing. Some elements reminiscent of other games, and some of it's own ideas. I think I might be willing to play it again.
3 comments
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Bate's Backlog - The Knight of the Zodiac
22:29

Bate's Backlog - The Knight of the Zodiac

Seems to be a more recent translation of an older game, Saint Seiya. Not a bad NES game, but probably best to use a guide for this one
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Bate's Backlog - Route 16 Turbo
11:28

Bate's Backlog - Route 16 Turbo

Pretty basic game. Run around and collect points, avoid enemies. I do like the way they did the map, once I figured out what to look for.
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Bate's Backlog - Fire Emblem
25:44

Bate's Backlog - Fire Emblem

This was not the format I was expecting. Still, not bad for a tactical game. At least in the beginning.
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Bate's Backlog - Final Fantasy 7 NES Homebrew
32:41

Bate's Backlog - Final Fantasy 7 NES Homebrew

Pretty rudimentary recreation of FF7, but keeps a lot of the original vibe intact. Just not the mechanics
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Bate's Backlog - Final Fantasy 2
34:36

Bate's Backlog - Final Fantasy 2

The long and short of this game is as follows: Oh, I wonder what's over h...and I'm dead.
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Bate's Backlog - Ferrari Grand Prix Challenge
24:36

Bate's Backlog - Ferrari Grand Prix Challenge

Not bad, as far as old racing games go. Feel is more controllable, and the music is not bad
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Bate's Backlog - Faxanadu
34:21

Bate's Backlog - Faxanadu

I like the format. RPG with platforming. Would play again
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Bate's Backlog - Famicom Wars
54:42

Bate's Backlog - Famicom Wars

Would be pretty decent for two players, if you have a few hours to spend on it. (Sorry for the late upload, I think Rumble was having a hard time this morning)
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Bate's Backlog - F-1 Race
17:23

Bate's Backlog - F-1 Race

Some types of games hold up over time, like RPGs and platformers. Some don't, like old racing games. Still, could be worse.
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Bate's Backlog - Exodus
17:48

Bate's Backlog - Exodus

Some religious games I don't mind, like Bible Adventures from way back. This one just feels so full of itself, while lazily copying other games.
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Bate's Backlog - Exerion
11:19

Bate's Backlog - Exerion

I like the ammo system, but the drift controls really drag this game down
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Bate's Backlog - Excitebike
23:46

Bate's Backlog - Excitebike

A classic I never really got into. I can see why it was so liked, though
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Bate's Backlog - Escape from Atlantis
11:06

Bate's Backlog - Escape from Atlantis

This could be the worst game yet.
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Bate's Backlog - Eliminator Boat Duel
14:39

Bate's Backlog - Eliminator Boat Duel

Pretty decent. Goofy characters, boat upgrades, different perspectives in the races. Not too shabby
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Bate's Backlog - Elevator Action
12:56

Bate's Backlog - Elevator Action

Very simple game, but done fairly well. Good to veg out with while watching TV or something
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Bate's Backlog - Dynowarz
17:17

Bate's Backlog - Dynowarz

It's like 2 games in one, and both are meh
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Bate's Backlog - Snoopy's Silly Sports Spectacular
19:14

Bate's Backlog - Snoopy's Silly Sports Spectacular

All the traditional, super accurate, apparently Italian sports are here. Wow!
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Bate's Backlog - The Smurfs
14:17

Bate's Backlog - The Smurfs

Cute game. A little slippery, but overall pretty good. Would play again.
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Bate's Backlog - Slalom
16:04

Bate's Backlog - Slalom

Why are there children on the track?! Where are the parents?!
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Bate's Backlog - Skyshark
15:21

Bate's Backlog - Skyshark

Pretty standard bullet hell, but doesn't do enough weapon upgrades. Pretty generous with the continues and the spawn points, however.
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Bate's Backlog - Sky Kid
15:53

Bate's Backlog - Sky Kid

Seems so strange to scroll to the left. Not bad, but those enemy planes need to chill
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Simpson's Bart vs The Space Mutants
20:45

Bate's Backlog - Simpson's Bart vs The Space Mutants

A classic from the NES. I never really figured out how to play it, though. Some of the purples are head scratchers
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Silkworm
21:02

Bate's Backlog - Silkworm

This one was quite enjoyable. I didn't think I'd prefer the Jeep, but I do.
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Bate's Backlog - Silent Service
15:19

Bate's Backlog - Silent Service

This wasn't what I was expecting from the title. It's not bad, to be honest. A lot of effort in the design. Just not my style.
2 comments
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Bate's Backlog - Side Pocket
13:00

Bate's Backlog - Side Pocket

Not bad as far as really old pool games go. More recent games allow for better precision, if pool games are your thing
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Bate's Backlog - Shufflepuck Cafe
12:49

Bate's Backlog - Shufflepuck Cafe

I get it AI, you're really good a shufflepuck. Don't have to bash me in the face with it.
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Bate's Backlog - Shinsenden
20:16

Bate's Backlog - Shinsenden

I was probably harsher with this game than I needed to be. I might come back to it.
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Bate's Backlog - Shingen, the Ruler
21:30

Bate's Backlog - Shingen, the Ruler

Don't play this without a guide. Or just don't play this. That works, too.
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Bate's Backlog - Shin Jinrui
15:13

Bate's Backlog - Shin Jinrui

A decent game, but a few design flaws.
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Bate's Backlog - Robot Block
8:18

Bate's Backlog - Robot Block

Is this a game? I can't tell. I can't even tell if it's working properly.
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Bate's Backlog - Square's Tom Sawyer
10:07

Bate's Backlog - Square's Tom Sawyer

Has some cute animations, but unfortunately the translation is messed up, so not really playable as is.
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Bate's Backlog - Sqoon
14:57

Bate's Backlog - Sqoon

Not gonna lie, this week's games were thoroughly disappointing. This was one of the less bad ones. Still bad, though.
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Bate's Backlog - Spy vs Spy
12:24

Bate's Backlog - Spy vs Spy

This would be a good 2 player game. Of course it would be even better on separate displays. I do very much like the concept, though
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Bate's Backlog - Spelunker 2
17:45

Bate's Backlog - Spelunker 2

Pretty enjoyable. Map layout seems to have a logical flow to it (not saying I wasn't running around randomly, though)
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Bate's Backlog - Space Hunter
9:06

Bate's Backlog - Space Hunter

The potential to soft lock the game so easily kinda takes away from the experience
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Bate's Backlog - Space Shuttle Project
17:44

Bate's Backlog - Space Shuttle Project

Cute game. The first challenge threw me for a loop.
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Bate's Backlog - Space Harrier
15:04

Bate's Backlog - Space Harrier

I remember this from when I was a kid. Don't think I liked it much back then, either
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Bate's Backlog - Son Son
10:05

Bate's Backlog - Son Son

A decent idea. Pretty similar to a lot of old NES games. Problem is the lag, and graphical errors.
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Solitaire
29:47

Bate's Backlog - Solitaire

Probably not necessary to include this in the backlog, but whatever. Just try to keep up with all the action
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Bate's Backlog - Soccer Simulator
14:13

Bate's Backlog - Soccer Simulator

Also not the worst NES soccer game I've played. I actually really like the movement in this one. Still, unfortunately, it's a soccer game.
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Bate's Backlog - Snow Bros
32:29

Bate's Backlog - Snow Bros

This one has a lot of nostalgia for me. Harder than I remember, though
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Bate's Backlog - Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball
14:08

Bate's Backlog - Dusty Diamond's All-Star Softball

Softball...Baseball...When it come to video games, they suck equally.
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Bate's Backlog - Dungeon Magic
11:11

Bate's Backlog - Dungeon Magic

Didn't get anywhere. Don't care. This game sucks
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Bate's Backlog - Duck Tales 2
17:26

Bate's Backlog - Duck Tales 2

Same formula with a few new ideas. Very nice
2 comments
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Bate's Backlog - Duck Tales
19:01

Bate's Backlog - Duck Tales

Really solid NES classic. Good level design, not too much dialogue, good controls.
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Bate's Backlog - Dragon Warrior 4
35:54

Bate's Backlog - Dragon Warrior 4

Maybe I was just kinda sick of playing the openings of these games (which tend to be the worst part), but I was not enjoying the excessive random encounters
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Dragon Warrior 3
35:36

Bate's Backlog - Dragon Warrior 3

This is my favourite of the first 4, I'd say. You start with a full party, so already the game feels more welcoming.
6 comments
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Bate's Backlog - Dragon Warrior 2
26:58

Bate's Backlog - Dragon Warrior 2

This one felt a little better than the first. Good guidance, but also very stingy. Low xp, low gold and no companions early on.
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Bate's Backlog - Dragon Warrior
18:41

Bate's Backlog - Dragon Warrior

a.k.a. Dragon Quest. I didn't really care for the earlier ones as much as the later ones
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Bate's Backlog - Dragor Power
15:25

Bate's Backlog - Dragor Power

It's basically a rip off of Dragon Ball. Game by itself isn't bad, though
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Bate's Backlog - Dragon Figher
19:49

Bate's Backlog - Dragon Figher

Pretty good NES game, gotta admit. Took a bit to figure out the controls, but very nice
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Bate's Backlog - Dr Mario
20:33

Bate's Backlog - Dr Mario

I was never able to get into this one much, even as a spectator. I've always been more partial to Tetris
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Bate's Backlog - Double Dribble
13:58

Bate's Backlog - Double Dribble

Not the worst sports game, not the best. Definitely not in the upper tiers of basketball games, though.
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Double Dragon
19:22

Bate's Backlog - Double Dragon

Back on the NES, but at least with a classic. I think I've played Double Dragon 2 before, because the B type mode doesn't ring any bells.
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Bate's Backlog - Super Glove Ball
17:39

Bate's Backlog - Super Glove Ball

A creative twist on brick break, but kinda falls short
2 comments
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Bate's Backlog - Super Dynamix Badminton
11:19

Bate's Backlog - Super Dynamix Badminton

Even this game doesn't know what a woman is; and I can't figure out how to play it.
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Super Cars
20:41

Bate's Backlog - Super Cars

It's not the worst top down racer. Especially not for the NES.
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Bate's Backlog - Delinquent Girl Detective 3
15:31

Bate's Backlog - Delinquent Girl Detective 3

Toei Animation, so this game's story probably has a history, but I can't tell what sense any of this makes
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Bate's Backlog - Stunt Kids
15:20

Bate's Backlog - Stunt Kids

This could be really fun if you get the hang of it
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Bate's Backlog - Stunt Buggies
13:54

Bate's Backlog - Stunt Buggies

Very fast Pac-Man style game. The defensive mechanic takes some close timing, but overall not bad
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Stick Hunter
9:45

Bate's Backlog - Stick Hunter

This game really makes you appreciate the Genesis and SNES hockey games
2 comments
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Bate's Backlog - Sted
16:53

Bate's Backlog - Sted

Sort of typical RPG as far as NES RPGs go. Don't give much information, big open world with no map, and so on.
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Stealth ATF
16:23

Bate's Backlog - Stealth ATF

aaaand now I have a headache. Great
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Bate's Backlog - Starship Hector
20:36

Bate's Backlog - Starship Hector

Decent bullet hell game, but could have gone for some weapon upgrades
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Star Trek 5, the Final Frontier
17:04

Bate's Backlog - Star Trek 5, the Final Frontier

This one seemed more interesting than the TNG game, despite the bad quality control on the writing.
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Bate's Backlog - Star Trek, the Next Generation
19:35

Bate's Backlog - Star Trek, the Next Generation

I'm surprised that it stayed on theme. It looks like it has a lot of depth, but figuring it out is not so obvious
1 comment
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Bate's Backlog - Star Gazers
15:46

Bate's Backlog - Star Gazers

Even if the font wasn't all bugged out, the game doesn't give you much to work with. Shame, too, cuz it's the kind of game I generally like
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Bate's Backlog - Star Voyager
19:34

Bate's Backlog - Star Voyager

Another cockpit shooter, except I think this one managed to include more annoying noises. Cuz the genre wasn't bad enough already.
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Bate's Backlog - Star Luster
13:14

Bate's Backlog - Star Luster

For some reason this week's set of games has a bunch of cockpit shooters. I had to stop this one short because it was making me nauseous.
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Bate's Backlog - Tao
18:09

Bate's Backlog - Tao

Don't know where to go, and the aesthetic wasn't really pulling me in, either.
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Bate's Backlog - Tales on a Watery Wilderness
34:35

Bate's Backlog - Tales on a Watery Wilderness

This game is a great multiplayer game. I highly recommend it if you play on your NES with friends.
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Bate's Backlog - Takeshi's Challenge
19:38

Bate's Backlog - Takeshi's Challenge

It has potential. There's some good lines in it. I just cannot figure out what to do
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Bate's Backlog - Tabo's Tactics
22:07

Bate's Backlog - Tabo's Tactics

A matching game set in a Pac-Man style format. Not bad.
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Taboo, the Sixth Sense
11:26

Taboo, the Sixth Sense

It's just a fortune teller, not really a game
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Bate's Backlog - Swords and Serpents
16:32

Bate's Backlog - Swords and Serpents

This is probably the first dungeon crawler in this format that I like. Mini map makes a huge difference
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Bate's Backlog - Superman
18:59

Bate's Backlog - Superman

The fact that Superman can be killed so easily irritates me. I must play like kryptonite
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Bate's Backlog - Super Star Force
20:11

Bate's Backlog - Super Star Force

A strange take on a bullet hell game. If only it had more weapon variety
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Bate's Backlog - Super Rugby
16:58

Bate's Backlog - Super Rugby

It's a sports game, but not the worst sports game. It's not Tecmo Soccer
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Bate's Backlog - Super Robin Hood
19:08

Bate's Backlog - Super Robin Hood

Ok, ok, that's two good Super games in a row. I might have spoken too soon
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Bate's Backlog - Super Pitfall 30th Anniversary Edition
24:01

Bate's Backlog - Super Pitfall 30th Anniversary Edition

Oh Shit, an NES game that I want to play more of. Been a while.
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Bate's Backlog - Super Pinball
15:11

Bate's Backlog - Super Pinball

Why do so many games with Super in the title suck so hard. As far as digital pinball goes, this is pretty bad
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Bate's Backlog - Super Monkey Adventures
17:00

Bate's Backlog - Super Monkey Adventures

So, not gonna lie...what? None of this is making any sense.
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Bate's Backlog - Super Jeopardy
33:28

Bate's Backlog - Super Jeopardy

Ok, NOW we're done with Jeopardy (hopefully forever)
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Bate's Backlog - Double Dare
16:16

Bate's Backlog - Double Dare

This week has a lot of 90s trivia games in it. Definitely going to suck at these ones
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Bate's Backlog - Doraemon
15:00

Bate's Backlog - Doraemon

The game mechanics are not super obvious. I was pretty much just walking around randomly
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Bate's Backlog - Door Door
17:14

Bate's Backlog - Door Door

Decent idea, but not all that entertaining
159
Bate's Backlog - Donkey Kong Jr
23:43

Bate's Backlog - Donkey Kong Jr

My favourite NES DK game. More interesting levels, but still very short
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Bate's Backlog - Donkey Kong 3
12:28

Bate's Backlog - Donkey Kong 3

Better than the first, imo, but still just as repetitive
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Bate's Backlog - Donkey Kong
11:22

Bate's Backlog - Donkey Kong

The OG of DK. Thankfully, the DK franchise got better
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Bate's Backlog - Digger T Rock
16:51

Bate's Backlog - Digger T Rock

An interesting game. Takes some getting used to, but has a lot of potential
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Bate's Backlog - Dig Dug 2
13:36

Bate's Backlog - Dig Dug 2

Caaaan yooouu DIG IT?!
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Bate's Backlog - Dig Dug
18:18

Bate's Backlog - Dig Dug

Can you dig it?
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Bate's Backlog - Die Hard
14:16

Bate's Backlog - Die Hard

I don't even think my love of the movie can make me love this one
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Bate's Backlog - Devil World
10:32

Bate's Backlog - Devil World

A variation of Pac-Man. Not sure if it makes it better or worse
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Bate's Backlog - Demon Sword
30:43

Bate's Backlog - Demon Sword

One of my favourite recent discoveries on the NES. The excellent mobility really gives it that ninja feel
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Bate's Backlog - Defender 2
14:52

Bate's Backlog - Defender 2

Very rudimentary, and the camera is super wonky, but I'm liking the speed
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Bate's Backlog - Dark Myth
17:18

Bate's Backlog - Dark Myth

As far as text adventures go, this one was less unpleasant than most. Still wouldn't play it again, though.
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Bate's Backlog - Danny Sullivan't Indy Heat
19:38

Bate's Backlog - Danny Sullivan't Indy Heat

Very few games do the top down racing view well. This isn't one of them.
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Bate's Backlog - Cybernoid
12:38

Bate's Backlog - Cybernoid

Not sure how to categorize this one. It's like a shmup, but also kind of like a platformer. In any case, it's tough as balls.
172
Bate's Backlog - Crystal Mines
20:57

Bate's Backlog - Crystal Mines

It's Boulder Dash meets Bomber Man. Not bad.
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Bate's Backlog - Cool World
20:57

Bate's Backlog - Cool World

It's a odd one, but also oddly enjoyable
2 comments
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Bate's Backlog - Contra
21:58

Bate's Backlog - Contra

Probably wasn't very fair with this one, but I still don't get why this was so popular
2 comments
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Bate's Backlog - Commando
11:58

Bate's Backlog - Commando

I feel like I've seen this game a dozen times before. Or is it a dozen games just like it?
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Bate's Backlog - Cocoron
38:54

Bate's Backlog - Cocoron

Very weird, but surprisingly enjoyable. Would play again.
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Bate's Backlog - Cobra Triangle
10:10

Bate's Backlog - Cobra Triangle

It's like this game doesn't know what it wants to do, or how to do it well.
178
Bate's Backlog - Clu Clu Land
24:37

Bate's Backlog - Clu Clu Land

Controls take some getting used to, but it's a decent little one-trick
179
Bate's Backlog - Clash at Demon Head
42:32

Bate's Backlog - Clash at Demon Head

Game has definite potential, but also kinda has some bs features in it too. Tentative revisit candidate
180
Bate's Backlog - Titan Warriors
26:13

Bate's Backlog - Titan Warriors

Pretty cool bullet hell game. Would play again.
181
Bate's Backlog - Titan
31:37

Bate's Backlog - Titan

A strange take on Brick Break. A little fun, and also a little frustrating
182
Bate's Backlog - Times of Lore
24:02

Bate's Backlog - Times of Lore

So much empty space everywhere and no map. Yay.
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Bate's Backlog - Tiles of Fate
34:46

Bate's Backlog - Tiles of Fate

Now this kind of Mahjong I understand. Not like that other 4...somethings game.
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Bate's Backlog - Thundercade
23:42

Bate's Backlog - Thundercade

This seems a little aggressive for a residential area. We the baddies?
185
Bate's Backlog - Thunderbirds
28:44

Bate's Backlog - Thunderbirds

Now I kinda feel like watching that cringy old show
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Bate's Backlog - Thexder
33:19

Bate's Backlog - Thexder

Pretty basic game. Would be alright if the controls were improved.
187
Bate's Backlog - Bombliss (and Tetris 2)
53:45

Bate's Backlog - Bombliss (and Tetris 2)

Tetris 2 is nigh unplayable for someone used to the original. Bombliss is a pretty good spin on the game
188
Bate's Backlog - Tecmo Cup
15:53

Bate's Backlog - Tecmo Cup

What's with this cinematic gameplay? It's probably just that I don't know how to play, but this was unpleasant
189
Bate's Backlog - Tecmo Bowl
19:33

Bate's Backlog - Tecmo Bowl

Well at least I got some points
190
Bate's Backlog - Tecmo Baseball
22:58

Bate's Backlog - Tecmo Baseball

The Tecmo part doesn't make up for the baseball part. As usual, baseball games are about as playable as real baseball is watchable.
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Bate's Backlog - Taro's Quest
43:06

Bate's Backlog - Taro's Quest

Lots of potential with this RPG. It's on the revisit list, but there's a few RPGs on there to get through
192
Bate's Backlog - Target Renegade
17:04

Bate's Backlog - Target Renegade

Totally not Double Dragon. Might look and play exactly the same, but it's not the same.
193
Bate's Backlog - Twin Eagle
17:04

Bate's Backlog - Twin Eagle

A decent bullet hell game, but I've played better
194
Bate's Backlog - Trolls on Treasure Island
1:13:25

Bate's Backlog - Trolls on Treasure Island

I actually really like the idea, but they went a little crazy on the level design
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Bate's Backlog - Trog
16:35

Bate's Backlog - Trog

Bloop! Yo! Awesome!
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Bate's Backlog - Triathron
24:50

Bate's Backlog - Triathron

No, that's not a typo. Also, why are there whirlpools on the track?!
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Bate's Backlog - Treasures of Elnark
17:21

Bate's Backlog - Treasures of Elnark

Took me a while to realize I was walking in circles
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Bate's Backlog - Treasure Master
18:31

Bate's Backlog - Treasure Master

Pretty nice puzzle platformer, I'd play it again.
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Bate's Backlog - Treasure Island Dizzy
24:55

Bate's Backlog - Treasure Island Dizzy

I am the Eggman, goo goo g'joob

Bate's Backlog - The Rocketeer

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Not bad. Kinda tough, but seems reasonable to learn. Overall pretty good design.

This will be the last Backlog video of 2023. Hope those of you who watched enjoyed some of it. The Backlog will resume in 2024, along with the start of the Revisit List.

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