It looks like HZ will finally get the update we all been waiting for w/ AirMech. Am having a hard time staying calm since I got very exited w/ what I saw. People are already calling it Herzog Drei. I see it as the spiritual sucessor, but after witnessing all the similarities, I was really taken back 20 years. It been that long since my last HZ victory! I play Total Annihilation, Starcraft & M.A.X. now still. My PC can't handle newer games, but I have seen Supreme Commander.
The creators of AirMech may as well have called it Herzog Drei. Since Herzog Zwei's original developer TechnoSoft went bankrupt over a decade ago, wouldn't that make the Herzog license public domain?
This was also my favorite game as little guy. Always wanted to play some really good two player games but always trashed everyone I could get to play with me. :(
Most entertaining tactic was to crank out some motorcycle units on the map with the huge mud pit. They'd cross it in a few minutes, so while the enemy is off doing something, suddenly his main base is under attack, which distracts him. This was such a great game. This and Streets of Rage 2 were big time killers for my brother and myself.
Heya! Gotta have to correct Shodan404. Herzog Zwei does not mean 2 Dukes. Your initial idea was correct. Its simply the sequel to Herzog. Dune II ain't "Two Dunes" neither. ;)
@CoIdHeat I seem to recall in the backstory of the instruction booklet (or maybe in the intro on the cartridge) it said something like, "you must become the new leader...the Herzog Zwei". Herzog literally translates to Duke (as in Duke and Duchess, not a personal called Duke like John Wayne). And Zwei means #2 in this context. Thus: "Leader #2" or "New Leader". Fuhrer is a more functional translation of the word "leader" but a game called "Fuhrer 2" would probably not have gotten great reception
@alexrivera03 Thx buddy but i'm german, so no need to translating it to me. ^^
Anyway thats an interesting new explanation about the meaning of the title even though it still would be a really odd translation. Its like calling Barack Obama "President 44". In the end i'll guess we never know but this little mystery makes it even more interesting.
I tried playing this game and I have no idea how to, I spent 30 minutes trying to figure this out and got nowhere. All I knew is I didn't want the little bars to turn red.
Dune II's lead designer Brett Sperry acknowledged that he had played Herzog Zwei before he worked on Dune II. Therefore, I think it's safe to say that Herzog Zwei did inspire Dune II.
I'm not too sure about that, but here's another interesting fact: "Herzog Zwei" in German means "Duke II"... which sounds very similar to "Dune II", doesn't it?
@Jagged85 I never thought about that, however, that's actually more of a coincidence. You see, there was a big confusion regarding Dune 1's rights, cryo kept made the game despite not having the right for the game, Virgin (the publisher), instead of suing them decided to publish their game and delay dune 2 for a few more months
@Jagged85 I never thought about that, however, that's actually more of a coincidence. You see, there was a big confusion regarding Dune 1's rights, cryo kept made the game despite not having the right for the game, Virgin (the publisher), instead of suing them decided to publish their game and delay dune 2 for a few more months
@Jagged85 google virgin interactive herzog zwei and you can read about how one guy had a part in bringing RTS to the PC. Basically Stephen Clarke-Willson was the impetus for having westwood studio look into hergoz zwei. But I still consider Dune 2 to be the first true modern RTS.
I looked it up and it was an interesting article. Thanks for the info. In case anyone else can't find it, the article is called "The Rise and Fall of Virgin Interactive" and it describes the role of "Duke 2" in the "genesis" of "Dune II" (pun intended).
lol I still have my cartridge somewhere, no this isnt the first RTS, there were ones on dos before genesis even existed. In fact, Dune 2 came out a year before the orriginal Herzog and is the predecessor to C&C series. But this one will always be one of my favs.
They should remake the game in 3d but at the same time 2d so its just the same, only for PC with up to 8 players.
@AnsatsuRaKarth Of course thi is nto the first RTS, becaus this is a sequel to Herzog, the original MSX outing of the game that had lots of similar features. It was just from this one that Westwood took inspiration to make Dune, giving birth the the current conception of what the RTS genre is.
@ShiryuGL Actually the first RTS game was Utopia made by Intellivision in 1982, it predates herzog (on msx) by 6 years. Herzog had many different features though which also helped set the way for modern RTS games.
Utopia was not a RTS, but rather it was a turn-based strategy with some real-time elements. Herzog Zwei was the first true RTS because it was the first strategy game to run entirely in real-time and without any turn-based mechanics.
@AnsatsuRaKarth You really have no idea what you are talking about. Utopia wasn't an RTS at all, and it shares nothing in common with the RTSs of today. Dune 2 came out in 1992 on dos, herzog and herzog zwei came out in 1989, and 1990 respectively.
Herzog Zwei is the precursor to Dune 2, which lead to command and conquer which really kick started the RTS genre. People like you drive me insane, you have absolutely no clue what you are talking about, but you post on every video like you do.
Dune 2 came out a few years after Herzog Zwei. The developers of Dune II in the past have cited Herzog Zwei as a direct influence (I remember reading this in a PC gaming magazine in the 90s). Herzog Zwei might not have technically been the first RTS, but it was definitely the first game that put together all the mechanics that form RTS games as we still know them today. It's a real gem.
My best friend and I spent so many hours beating the crap out of each other on this game. Wasted a couple of summers on it, and got to where neither of us could defeat the other. Good God those where great times.
Damn i remember going at it in this game for hours. I'm only 27 but damn i feel old. These kids are spoiled with all their graphics and things lol. Who remembers football when it was one on one lmao!
As you can read on the right side: "Herzog Zwei" are two German words and mean: "Duke two" and not: "Two Dukes" (this would bei "Zwei Herzöge" in German).
But I guess that this is an translation error by Techno Soft. I guess they wanted to call it "Two Dukes" in another language und thought it would be "Herzog Zwei". Well, this is not the most important thing in video game history, but I have too much free time...
Yeah man! Here's another one I tried. As defense, plant like 25 soldiers with the circular command right in front of your main base. Any enemy vehicle approaching will get confused because of too many moving targets, and in the same time your soldiers will shower the enemy with shots galore!!! Good times!
I mastered this one. Loved every second. The best is setting up a huge battle clash with infantry with a friend on 2-player mode. 1st plant your soldiers with the stationary command. And once they're all laid out, give each one in attack mode from both sides, particularly during an attempt take over of a sub-base. Good times! (Especially when the soldiers blow up like bloody jello).=D
yes yes yes yessssss hahahahah I used to leave the game on two player mode and let the money max out and we would put 50 tank to go against 50 tanks. only problem was the error. the tanks error was that they die in one shot because the the coding and graphix card wasnt able then to handle detail info on 50 individuals. I wanna play some one else besides my family in this game I have two of the herzog's.
I frickin' loved this game! My friend and I used to have a TON of fun with this game. Setting up all our troops and then sending them on an all out blitz for the enemy base. Epic battles. :D
This game was REVOLUTIONARY- I think if it had a more accessible title, more people would have played it. Most people I knew thought it was an import. What a great game.
It was revolutionary. its was the first RTSA game. the best. I agree with what you said. I only rented the game because it ha robots on it and not alot of shooting games were out. then i bought it.
Agreed. They're two of my top favorite Genesis games, and the ones I discuss the most. I constantly host games of both on Kaillera, almost exclusively in fact. :)
Toejam & Earl was my first Virtual Console download, and I hope Herzog Zwei shows up some day. <3
This game always has been, and always will be amazing. I still own it and play it from time to time, but nobody will play with me anymore because I always win :D
Of course. The Japanese are better at making games than us. And besides, I'd rather play a videogame from Technosoft instead of playing a game made by the imitators at Blizzard Entertainment.
you can play it one player is as fun the only prob is that if you are as good as me its just too easy no wait 2 player is a piece of cake too man the point is that you can do everyhting kill enemy forces yourself while putting up rocket launchers with attack the enemie while your tanks attack his base thats so cool just too easy, actually the 1 player part is better because all people i played a to stupid to play it properly
well i wouldnt call them "the other version of this game" since the Thunder Force series were a seperate series of Shmups, and one of the best ever made. they were a separate game altogether.
still Herzog Zwei is good too, i loved the old technosoft games, shame they got taken over.
I tought this was somekind of shooter, so taht's the reason why i got dissapointed of this gmae, maybe now that I know it was en RTS i'll give it another try
Oh, my God... I can't even tell you how many hours I've spent owning my friends at this game (and challenging the strength of our friendships in the process!)
Truly a classic. Amazingly well thought out. I'm STILL, to this day, never going to forgive EGM for dissing this stroke of brilliance like the ignorant motherfuckers they were (and are). Obviously a work of Japanese genius... this is right up there with chess in my opinion (and, truth be told, I'll always like this better...)
Wow , I just randomly typed this and found this. This puts a tear to my eye. My stepdad and I use to play this all the time really loud in our living room. My mother would get livid over the shooting sound from the main bots. Memories.
I have the game with box and on the back says made in japan 1990. one of my favorite strategy games. This one had a steep learning curve but once you learned it absorbed you. My other favorite is master of monsters. Both great games.
I played it so much. Here's a challenge for you folks out there, try to do EISFREI (on Level D) in under 5 mins. It IS possible.
I remember, in very early 1990, my mate had this game (in Jap on his Jap Megadrive) and we tried for hours to figure how to play it. Eventually we did, he liked it and I LOVED it. Still do.
We need an HD remake for network play - then I beat you ALL. Muwuhahahaha, ahem, sorry.
In my Xbox magazine it says this game was made in 1983. Is this a mis-print? It looks far more likely to have been made in 1993 for the sega megadrive.
The title screem says Techno Soft 1989. I would assume that was the year it was released. If that is so then this game is almost 20 years old. This game is beyond it's time.
I love this game so much... I remember playing it as a kid. The only game my uncle would never let me borrow. XD But omg, I'm so happy... just bought a like new copy off amazon, box in good condition, game like new, mint manual for 20 bucks with shipping. *Glazes over with excitement*
I got in the business of selling sega genesis games about two years ago, and i've learned ALOT! this game is especially rare among sega games. people are wiling to pay about $50 for a complete copy. i have three complete copies but i've never taken the time to learn how to play this, but it looks fun.
Airmech
Halo933 1 month ago
бля игра охуенна
VadimPVO 4 months ago
It looks like HZ will finally get the update we all been waiting for w/ AirMech. Am having a hard time staying calm since I got very exited w/ what I saw. People are already calling it Herzog Drei. I see it as the spiritual sucessor, but after witnessing all the similarities, I was really taken back 20 years. It been that long since my last HZ victory! I play Total Annihilation, Starcraft & M.A.X. now still. My PC can't handle newer games, but I have seen Supreme Commander.
ImperialGenKlenner 4 months ago 2
@ImperialGenKlenner
The creators of AirMech may as well have called it Herzog Drei. Since Herzog Zwei's original developer TechnoSoft went bankrupt over a decade ago, wouldn't that make the Herzog license public domain?
Jagged85 1 month ago
Now imagine this games premise combined with G1 Transformers on an HD platform.....Need I say more?
Peshi80 4 months ago
Orz reminds me of the rumors of Herzog part 3..... before techno Soft closes down...
Humster 5 months ago
Wow I used to play the shit out of this game... If I ever find my Sega, I bet the cart is still sitting in the slot... Favourite game EVER!
soldjahboy 6 months ago
@soldjahboy some one is remaking this game under the name AirMech :D
un7ucky 3 months ago 2
This was also my favorite game as little guy. Always wanted to play some really good two player games but always trashed everyone I could get to play with me. :(
OneRogueRanger 7 months ago
Most entertaining tactic was to crank out some motorcycle units on the map with the huge mud pit. They'd cross it in a few minutes, so while the enemy is off doing something, suddenly his main base is under attack, which distracts him. This was such a great game. This and Streets of Rage 2 were big time killers for my brother and myself.
therandomdot 8 months ago
I love this game concept. Too bad it's looong over.
I was quite sadistic in the past. I love to trap the enemy in his case and build cannons around his base.
gjfeng 9 months ago
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gjfeng 9 months ago
damn this game was so awesome, i feel old now :)
Maljanus 9 months ago
Those were games...
Myau76 10 months ago
Heya! Gotta have to correct Shodan404. Herzog Zwei does not mean 2 Dukes. Your initial idea was correct. Its simply the sequel to Herzog. Dune II ain't "Two Dunes" neither. ;)
CoIdHeat 10 months ago 4
@CoIdHeat Thanks.
ShiryuGL 10 months ago
@ShiryuGL You're always welcome
CoIdHeat 10 months ago
@CoIdHeat I seem to recall in the backstory of the instruction booklet (or maybe in the intro on the cartridge) it said something like, "you must become the new leader...the Herzog Zwei". Herzog literally translates to Duke (as in Duke and Duchess, not a personal called Duke like John Wayne). And Zwei means #2 in this context. Thus: "Leader #2" or "New Leader". Fuhrer is a more functional translation of the word "leader" but a game called "Fuhrer 2" would probably not have gotten great reception
alexrivera03 7 months ago
@alexrivera03 Thx buddy but i'm german, so no need to translating it to me. ^^
Anyway thats an interesting new explanation about the meaning of the title even though it still would be a really odd translation. Its like calling Barack Obama "President 44". In the end i'll guess we never know but this little mystery makes it even more interesting.
CoIdHeat 7 months ago
ААА БЛЯТЬ НОСТАЛЬГИЯ СУКА ПОШЁЛ СЕГУ БЛЯТЬ ПОКУПАТЬ !!!!!!!!
RedWhiteFratriaRUS 11 months ago
HAIL HERZOG ZWEI! this may be the greatest game of all time - the birth of RTS way before warcraft.
oregonflatland 11 months ago
this was the game that made me take genesis seriously.
neirfane 1 year ago
haa iim 18 and remember playing this...love the songs and the game music!
Mob389 1 year ago
I tried playing this game and I have no idea how to, I spent 30 minutes trying to figure this out and got nowhere. All I knew is I didn't want the little bars to turn red.
ConservativeLady0601 1 year ago
Did this game really inspire Westwood to make Dune 2? that's the first I've heard of it
st1ka 1 year ago
@st1ka
Dune II's lead designer Brett Sperry acknowledged that he had played Herzog Zwei before he worked on Dune II. Therefore, I think it's safe to say that Herzog Zwei did inspire Dune II.
Jagged85 1 year ago 8
@Jagged85 wow, I didn't know that, I wonnder if that was the reason why they ported Dune 2 to the megadrive/genesis ?
st1ka 1 year ago
@st1ka
I'm not too sure about that, but here's another interesting fact: "Herzog Zwei" in German means "Duke II"... which sounds very similar to "Dune II", doesn't it?
Jagged85 1 year ago 2
@Jagged85 I never thought about that, however, that's actually more of a coincidence. You see, there was a big confusion regarding Dune 1's rights, cryo kept made the game despite not having the right for the game, Virgin (the publisher), instead of suing them decided to publish their game and delay dune 2 for a few more months
st1ka 1 year ago
@Jagged85 I never thought about that, however, that's actually more of a coincidence. You see, there was a big confusion regarding Dune 1's rights, cryo kept made the game despite not having the right for the game, Virgin (the publisher), instead of suing them decided to publish their game and delay dune 2 for a few more months
st1ka 1 year ago
@Jagged85 google virgin interactive herzog zwei and you can read about how one guy had a part in bringing RTS to the PC. Basically Stephen Clarke-Willson was the impetus for having westwood studio look into hergoz zwei. But I still consider Dune 2 to be the first true modern RTS.
rankco357 1 month ago
@rankco357
I looked it up and it was an interesting article. Thanks for the info. In case anyone else can't find it, the article is called "The Rise and Fall of Virgin Interactive" and it describes the role of "Duke 2" in the "genesis" of "Dune II" (pun intended).
Jagged85 1 month ago
Herzog is one of the best games still. Graphics are only good if the gameplay is good.
guitarmoe1 1 year ago
Ludwig VS Wahrsager!!!!!
SoByteMe 1 year ago
This got me into RTS game and immediate know what Dune II is about after 2-3 yrs later. [I play japanese version]
sileung 1 year ago
Oh childhood memories :D great game played it for hours with my dad.
Go4CoNsCiOuSnEsS 1 year ago
This was....and still is a FANTASTIC game. We used to get a few 12 packs and play this until sunrise.
Childrenofthecornsno 1 year ago
I swapped this game for Buck Rogers back in the day.
frierthai 1 year ago
best game ever!!!!!!!!
ChrisBenoit4evar 1 year ago
lol I still have my cartridge somewhere, no this isnt the first RTS, there were ones on dos before genesis even existed. In fact, Dune 2 came out a year before the orriginal Herzog and is the predecessor to C&C series. But this one will always be one of my favs.
They should remake the game in 3d but at the same time 2d so its just the same, only for PC with up to 8 players.
AnsatsuRaKarth 1 year ago 2
@AnsatsuRaKarth Of course thi is nto the first RTS, becaus this is a sequel to Herzog, the original MSX outing of the game that had lots of similar features. It was just from this one that Westwood took inspiration to make Dune, giving birth the the current conception of what the RTS genre is.
ShiryuGL 1 year ago 3
@ShiryuGL Actually the first RTS game was Utopia made by Intellivision in 1982, it predates herzog (on msx) by 6 years. Herzog had many different features though which also helped set the way for modern RTS games.
AnsatsuRaKarth 1 year ago
@AnsatsuRaKarth Man, were old because we knwo stuff liek that. T_T
ShiryuGL 1 year ago
@ShiryuGL That or the majority of gamers are too young.
AnsatsuRaKarth 1 year ago
@ShiryuGL i know stuff like that but... im a classi video game nerd. so you may be old but i am not
ZILOGz80VIDEOS 1 year ago
@AnsatsuRaKarth
Utopia was not a RTS, but rather it was a turn-based strategy with some real-time elements. Herzog Zwei was the first true RTS because it was the first strategy game to run entirely in real-time and without any turn-based mechanics.
Jagged85 1 year ago 5
@AnsatsuRaKarth You really have no idea what you are talking about. Utopia wasn't an RTS at all, and it shares nothing in common with the RTSs of today. Dune 2 came out in 1992 on dos, herzog and herzog zwei came out in 1989, and 1990 respectively.
Herzog Zwei is the precursor to Dune 2, which lead to command and conquer which really kick started the RTS genre. People like you drive me insane, you have absolutely no clue what you are talking about, but you post on every video like you do.
cyberslick18 1 year ago
@AnsatsuRaKarth I am trying to wrap my mind around how you say Dune 2 came out a year before the first Herzog, Dune 2 was 1992, this game was 1989.
hakkeshu 1 year ago
@AnsatsuRaKarth
Dune 2 came out a few years after Herzog Zwei. The developers of Dune II in the past have cited Herzog Zwei as a direct influence (I remember reading this in a PC gaming magazine in the 90s). Herzog Zwei might not have technically been the first RTS, but it was definitely the first game that put together all the mechanics that form RTS games as we still know them today. It's a real gem.
nobinobita2095 7 months ago
@nobinobita2095
Ya, read that mag during that time too. Computer Gaming World <-- lol anyone still remember this mag?, also ran and article on it too.
Humster 5 months ago
@AnsatsuRaKarth
Herzog Zwei came out in 1989. Dune 2 in 1994.
DrMuganda 5 months ago
I remember playing this with my father. I always lost ... I was too young to fully understand it at the time. =P
FrostPegasus 1 year ago
I still hold the record for most wins (online tournament) 2,000 and 0
TaoHK 1 year ago
2 Player RTS on a console, that is very very rare for a console RTS, and its a shame too, would be great.
steve4123456789 1 year ago
@Mrgyn teh correct translation would be more like "Duke Two"
mffu 1 year ago
@Mrgyn, "TWO DUKES" is wrong. "DUKE TWO" is the right translation.
Joker1711 1 year ago
My best friend and I spent so many hours beating the crap out of each other on this game. Wasted a couple of summers on it, and got to where neither of us could defeat the other. Good God those where great times.
wingman0736 1 year ago
I use d to play this in the day. Is there an app for the p.c. now?
ImDiscombobulated 1 year ago
omg man what memories lol thanks
wakarlajc23 1 year ago
Classic.. if they ever make a remake my head will explode.
Ostnizdasht206 1 year ago
I like this game.
ildr2003 1 year ago
Fantastic game. I'll have to find a way to transfer my old strategy guide from my (deceased) website to my games blog. Thanks for posting.
gamesDAMNED 2 years ago
It was so people could notice your correction better. =P
ShiryuGL 2 years ago
I hear this is the first RTS of all time. cool.
DaWanderer 2 years ago
How about "Herzorg", it's prequel? =)
ShiryuGL 2 years ago
Is this 2 player??
RTSgameVideos 2 years ago
No, "Stonkers" for the ZX Spectrum is.
This is the 4th oldest RTS game, behind its prequel, Herzog and then The Ancient Art of War.
This is however, the first ENJOYABLE RTS.
bioshipcoccinellidae 2 years ago
Best game of Megadrive, Best game music ever! :D
Bombastic0013 2 years ago
Herzog 2 would make more sense since this is the sequel to Herzog for the MSX.
bioshipcoccinellidae 2 years ago
Zwei = 2 in German. Herzog is also German.
ShiryuGL 2 years ago
Technosoft is weird.
bioshipcoccinellidae 2 years ago
Wow, so this is the game that inspired Brutal Legend. I love Brutal Legend's Action RTS multiplayer!
Cantido 2 years ago
God, that music.
How I miss that Technosoft sound.
WatMcWatley 2 years ago
Cool, it's lancer and rook's alpha fighters from Robotech mospeada.
tubernery 2 years ago
i could not remember the name of this game but i am amazed Youtube has it -- Greatest Sega game i ever played
cmj2b 2 years ago
The genesis of the RTS games... Or an RTS game for Genesis?
2V01D2 2 years ago
omfg i loved this game so damn much 5 stars for putting up
DeathAngelSM 2 years ago 3
This thing needs a sequel. My friends and I played this so much!
zenbyo 2 years ago 2
What's extra great in this game, is multiplayer support, the thing that Dune II lacks...
CrashNicker 2 years ago
Damn i remember going at it in this game for hours. I'm only 27 but damn i feel old. These kids are spoiled with all their graphics and things lol. Who remembers football when it was one on one lmao!
franchisled 2 years ago 10
I've been playing this game all day. Such nostalgia.
lazyscience123 2 years ago
oh man good time me and a freind use to get whole bunch of troops together and have them attack each other to make look like a gang war
hectec69 2 years ago
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hectec69 2 years ago
Best game ever, loved it
Galthralla 2 years ago
As you can read on the right side: "Herzog Zwei" are two German words and mean: "Duke two" and not: "Two Dukes" (this would bei "Zwei Herzöge" in German).
But I guess that this is an translation error by Techno Soft. I guess they wanted to call it "Two Dukes" in another language und thought it would be "Herzog Zwei". Well, this is not the most important thing in video game history, but I have too much free time...
weissnet666 2 years ago
This game was SO awesome back in the day.
Zinkyness 2 years ago
Un forastero!
Leathertoast 2 years ago
this game was great too. it is a prelude to games like c&c... lots of fun...
78250AL 2 years ago
and again! You must really be a Genesis aficionado. I don't think I'm fuckin' with this one, though. I run far away from anything resembling an RTS.
scrapeape 2 years ago
I love both SNES and Genesis, and you should really try this, you will be surprised. =)
ShiryuGL 2 years ago
Everyone Google "Rapid Aerial Deployment"
Rapid Aerial Deployment is a
FREEWARE / HOMEBREW RTS game for PC, directly inspired *BY* HERZOG ZWEI.
turbografx 2 years ago
HERZOG ZWEI is the granddaddy of RTS games.
Herzog Zwei ( first released in 1989) was the inspiration for:
*Dune II (1992, 1993)
*Command & Conquer (1995)
*Warcraft, *Starcraft (mid-late 90s)
*Jagged Alliance
and many others.
turbografx 2 years ago
I've played this game alot in the past. it is totally nervous when competing with friends! I missed this game.
tubingvideo 2 years ago
I remember owning this game but never understood what to do or what the point of it was, to bad i was to young to enjoy it then :(
Nollie2Melon 2 years ago
I wish I had this... is this freeware nowadays?
SlayerDeathBathory 2 years ago
I pratically grew up with this RTS game along with sonic ... good ol Herzog
yokohiei 2 years ago
wow man so its like arcade and strategy? Nice!
omfg4000 2 years ago
I played this the other day
TGTAP 2 years ago
I absolutely loved this game and although I've played just about every RTS game since they just can't compete.
jimmyblake 3 years ago
コレとスピードボール２は時間がヤバエ。
Around 6pm my friend's mother was angry with us. However, we kept playing for one hour. ゥォォォ, brings back memories.
43t3ct 3 years ago
My friend had this game and we loved it. I never saw it anywhere else in my whole life until right now.
tendrocksteve 3 years ago
One of my fav games of all time. I still have the cartridge and everything :)
MorteWulfe 3 years ago
This game is the Father of all RTS games that are in existance now!!! i would love to get my hands on it again soon!!
Fiji2006 3 years ago
probs the most underated game on the mega drive it would make a great on-line game it would be awesome
DrPhibes10 3 years ago
Best music ever!
martaklacuna 3 years ago 3
You're right, the first RTS.
vOddy75 3 years ago
Yeah man! Here's another one I tried. As defense, plant like 25 soldiers with the circular command right in front of your main base. Any enemy vehicle approaching will get confused because of too many moving targets, and in the same time your soldiers will shower the enemy with shots galore!!! Good times!
slinkydance 3 years ago
why does noone put up the song Back to Square One, it was the best in the game
joeykites 3 years ago
was/is this available only for the genesis?
is the game available today?
AlpondrickTheGreat 3 years ago
I mastered this one. Loved every second. The best is setting up a huge battle clash with infantry with a friend on 2-player mode. 1st plant your soldiers with the stationary command. And once they're all laid out, give each one in attack mode from both sides, particularly during an attempt take over of a sub-base. Good times! (Especially when the soldiers blow up like bloody jello).=D
slinkydance 3 years ago
yes yes yes yessssss hahahahah I used to leave the game on two player mode and let the money max out and we would put 50 tank to go against 50 tanks. only problem was the error. the tanks error was that they die in one shot because the the coding and graphix card wasnt able then to handle detail info on 50 individuals. I wanna play some one else besides my family in this game I have two of the herzog's.
FrankieBaby212 3 years ago
I frickin' loved this game! My friend and I used to have a TON of fun with this game. Setting up all our troops and then sending them on an all out blitz for the enemy base. Epic battles. :D
SashimiX 3 years ago
This game was REVOLUTIONARY- I think if it had a more accessible title, more people would have played it. Most people I knew thought it was an import. What a great game.
mcdanie5 3 years ago
It was revolutionary. its was the first RTSA game. the best. I agree with what you said. I only rented the game because it ha robots on it and not alot of shooting games were out. then i bought it.
FrankieBaby212 3 years ago
Loved This Game!
fatboySRK 3 years ago
A great game. I'd like to play it nowadays with multiplayer online.
clov56 3 years ago
My friends and I could never say the name of this game when we were kids. So we just called it "Herds of Dogs go Pee" instead
zeedee11 3 years ago
herzogs zwei and toejam n earl weas the best !!
RPGnutcase 3 years ago 2
Agreed. They're two of my top favorite Genesis games, and the ones I discuss the most. I constantly host games of both on Kaillera, almost exclusively in fact. :)
Toejam & Earl was my first Virtual Console download, and I hope Herzog Zwei shows up some day. <3
PuppetMasterKuruku 3 years ago
Also I keep listening to the start of this video...When game is launched, somehow brings back memories its strange..
PreciseGermany 3 years ago
I remember playing this a lot with my father when I was like 5 or 6 :D so awesome.
I was rly good for this age too ! He let me win sometimes tho ;)
Classy game, wonder why its got a german name.. I'm from Germany.
PreciseGermany 3 years ago
this game is the best i feel like going on it musics awsome love it
wootmiester 3 years ago
This game is seriously one of the best classic games out there, yet alone one of the best game soundtracks.... ahh the memories :)
BakingPizza 3 years ago
This game always has been, and always will be amazing. I still own it and play it from time to time, but nobody will play with me anymore because I always win :D
iwillbelieveit 3 years ago
Look, I'm a geek with over 1000 (original) games. If anyone asks me what the best (or my favourite) game is, I reply "Herzog Zwei".
UNBEATEN AND UNBEATABLE.
tepid8 3 years ago
im getting all nostalgic. if i could play one more game of this with my dear old dad Id die happy :)
great music too!!
superjared 3 years ago
the good ole days...
Lifesabluff 3 years ago
I played this game to death! You can still see its influence today in the Battlefield series. Thanks for posting this.
v3dee 3 years ago
Why did you have to go, Technosoft?
MysticArksRevenge 3 years ago
Of course. The Japanese are better at making games than us. And besides, I'd rather play a videogame from Technosoft instead of playing a game made by the imitators at Blizzard Entertainment.
MysticArksRevenge 3 years ago
i think i still have this somewhere lol
Blazenem 3 years ago
It's a crime that this masterpiece of a game doesn't get respect... none of the imitators made since even come close to touching it's greatness.
VonRichter 3 years ago
i play this game before... its so fun..!
nd3nk 3 years ago
I bought this game recently for £1 - I love my retro but just couldn't see the appeal.. I guess its in the two player then! Will try it out!
andy7666 3 years ago
you can play it one player is as fun the only prob is that if you are as good as me its just too easy no wait 2 player is a piece of cake too man the point is that you can do everyhting kill enemy forces yourself while putting up rocket launchers with attack the enemie while your tanks attack his base thats so cool just too easy, actually the 1 player part is better because all people i played a to stupid to play it properly
ILOVENEDAH 3 years ago
The other version of this game. Is the Thunder Force series on Genesis. They are pure shooters and good too.
spellbinderart 3 years ago
well i wouldnt call them "the other version of this game" since the Thunder Force series were a seperate series of Shmups, and one of the best ever made. they were a separate game altogether.
still Herzog Zwei is good too, i loved the old technosoft games, shame they got taken over.
cjbgf1 3 years ago
does anyone know of a remake for this game?
raveneyes86 3 years ago
I tought this was somekind of shooter, so taht's the reason why i got dissapointed of this gmae, maybe now that I know it was en RTS i'll give it another try
Payasoplas 3 years ago
Oh, my God... I can't even tell you how many hours I've spent owning my friends at this game (and challenging the strength of our friendships in the process!)
Truly a classic. Amazingly well thought out. I'm STILL, to this day, never going to forgive EGM for dissing this stroke of brilliance like the ignorant motherfuckers they were (and are). Obviously a work of Japanese genius... this is right up there with chess in my opinion (and, truth be told, I'll always like this better...)
pleothid 3 years ago
Just how good could a remake on the DS be?
** wireless/online VS games
** map etc on lower always (better than flicking)
COME ON.
tepid8 3 years ago
I miss this game too.
If it wasn't for this game I couldn't say I at least like 1 RTS game.
InfidelAntichristian 3 years ago
this game is still cool where as command and conquer i go like a brain amputated person must i have been liking that boring childish stupid game
ILOVENEDAH 3 years ago
I miss this game so much.. :(
Headbanger696 3 years ago 2
HOLY SHIT!!! I LOVE THIS GAME!
So many good memories playing this :D
skynet0419 3 years ago 3
Wow , I just randomly typed this and found this. This puts a tear to my eye. My stepdad and I use to play this all the time really loud in our living room. My mother would get livid over the shooting sound from the main bots. Memories.
mariobaez 4 years ago 3
冷静に考えたら、結局、このゲームってサンダーフォース2の使い回しゲームなんだよねー。そこそこ面白いけど、、、。
risingson2010 4 years ago
japanese or chinese?
ILOVENEDAH 3 years ago
I know it says 1989 on the actual game was just saying on the outside of the box it says 1990.
singdarra 4 years ago
The back of the Japanese box says (c) 1989. As I said, USA version (c) 1990.
tepid8 4 years ago
I have the game with box and on the back says made in japan 1990. one of my favorite strategy games. This one had a steep learning curve but once you learned it absorbed you. My other favorite is master of monsters. Both great games.
singdarra 4 years ago
Blimey - is everyone blind?!?!
TLook at the start of this vid!
(c) 1989 is there for all to see.
In case anyone missed it... JAPANESE VERSION (c) 1989
American Version (c) 1990.
Hope that helps!
tepid8 4 years ago
Awesome game. "Herzog zwei" would be translated to "Duke II" (the second version).
HiAdrian 4 years ago
Whoops, didn't see it's been mentioned already. n/m :)
HiAdrian 4 years ago
JOIN THE HERZOG FEIGHT...
Record times, record killings, bring it on!!!
dubdubdub#zen53531#zen#co#uk/HERZOG
(cut, paste and replace # with .)
(dubdubdub are three familiar letters)
tepid8 4 years ago
This is still my fave game of all time, ever.
I played it so much. Here's a challenge for you folks out there, try to do EISFREI (on Level D) in under 5 mins. It IS possible.
I remember, in very early 1990, my mate had this game (in Jap on his Jap Megadrive) and we tried for hours to figure how to play it. Eventually we did, he liked it and I LOVED it. Still do.
We need an HD remake for network play - then I beat you ALL. Muwuhahahaha, ahem, sorry.
tepid8 4 years ago
In my Xbox magazine it says this game was made in 1983. Is this a mis-print? It looks far more likely to have been made in 1993 for the sega megadrive.
oliverscott2007 4 years ago
The title screem says Techno Soft 1989. I would assume that was the year it was released. If that is so then this game is almost 20 years old. This game is beyond it's time.
RB271 4 years ago
Amazing game. I sold a copy for 200$!
MetroidEngine 4 years ago
seriously?
ILOVENEDAH 3 years ago
I love this game so much... I remember playing it as a kid. The only game my uncle would never let me borrow. XD But omg, I'm so happy... just bought a like new copy off amazon, box in good condition, game like new, mint manual for 20 bucks with shipping. *Glazes over with excitement*
Menarus 4 years ago
This game was before its time its so awesome with 2 player. Even at my age my best friend and me still remember this awesome game.
mcdgawn30 4 years ago
One of the first and the best RTS games out there.
JaundiceJaun 4 years ago
I got in the business of selling sega genesis games about two years ago, and i've learned ALOT! this game is especially rare among sega games. people are wiling to pay about $50 for a complete copy. i have three complete copies but i've never taken the time to learn how to play this, but it looks fun.
iidxzeus 4 years ago
bet dragonforce played this game to much,theyre music sound like fucking videogames and they suck.
aryinc 4 years ago
this is the soul reason i own a jap MD :D
starbase18 4 years ago
This video brings back memories...
LateralBud 4 years ago
My brother always beat me in this game but i still love it. :)
humanprototype 4 years ago
What a game the best game on the mega drive, I too have the game on an pc emulater.
Elite1919 4 years ago
omg i loved this game
so many memories :)
drevsdre9 4 years ago
Fuking good game
Co0LRom 4 years ago
The orignal RTS exellent fun in two player. Me and my friend used too battle for hours on this, we were very evenly matched!!!
1simo93521 4 years ago 2
This is one of my all time favorite Sega games and I still own this cart despite the fact my Genesis broke a few years back, it's that great!
Genius created this!
I never saw a game like this before I bought it and haven't seen anything similar since!
ArmoredPanther 4 years ago 2