While the C64 could probably manage something somewhat similar to VVVVVV, it wouldn't be able to come close to what you see here. These games may look simplistic, but they still have a lot going on. The backgrounds are animated and there are a lot of quick moving sprites, the C64 couldn't handle it.
A lot of games were crappier 30 years ago because people were still trying to figure out what exactly is fun. A lot of people were just proud to be able to publish whatever they made (at Atari and such)!
And then Atari became decadent and started publishing more and more utter shit, lowering the production time and quality of the games as they went along. ET is a rather classic example of that.
To comment on Fraser, actually some games on the Commodore 64 were pretty good. Not all games obviously but that would be typical of any console or computer system of any time period. The nice thing with VVVVVV is that it shows a game using C64 based graphics can still do very well today.
I disagree Fraser, there were lots of great games back in the day, especially on the C-64 and Amiga 500. Games with simple graphics and very addicting gameplay. The ideas were insane, i.e. a game were you brush teeth or a game were you mowed the lawn. But if you're talking about console games then I agree. Console ports of games were also shitty, the best port of a game was always the C-64 port, in the 90s it was the Amiga version and 1997 onward the PC port is most of the time the best one.
They could've made something that looked like this on C64 but it wouldn't play like this. Very low resolution and frames per second wouldn't allow for such smooth animation.
Gotta love the Three Stooges noises that he makes in rage
RikuHawkeye 2 days ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
"Do you think Kyle would be good at this game?"
"Why specifically Kyle?"
"Because he's good at games..."
Immafirinmahlazer 6 days ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
@jmannunez Ikr wtf
MakaylaGirl101 1 week ago
The titles say I love you. That's why I have to kill you
MakaylaGirl101 1 week ago
@farfromsubtle they have made a VVVVV demo for commodore 64
SuperMegaMackan96 2 weeks ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME! 2
I've had the blues, the reds, and the pinks... there's one thing for sure: LOVE STIN- uh, hurts, sure Ben.
ignatz2000 3 weeks ago
1:32 is anyone else hearing this? lol
jmannunez 3 weeks ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
Oh, Love Hurts.. I was thinking Incubus~ xD
IIChibiWolf 1 month ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
FRASER WAS SLEEPING IN PHYSIK CLASS!!!
1matrolshka1 1 month ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
While the C64 could probably manage something somewhat similar to VVVVVV, it wouldn't be able to come close to what you see here. These games may look simplistic, but they still have a lot going on. The backgrounds are animated and there are a lot of quick moving sprites, the C64 couldn't handle it.
AndyNPC42 1 month ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
i-c-u-p icup
r4rev2 1 month ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
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A lot of games were crappier 30 years ago because people were still trying to figure out what exactly is fun. A lot of people were just proud to be able to publish whatever they made (at Atari and such)!
And then Atari became decadent and started publishing more and more utter shit, lowering the production time and quality of the games as they went along. ET is a rather classic example of that.
DaVince21 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
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DaVince21 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
I just keep thinking Becky has the cutest little face iv'e ever seen
CorusSasori 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME! 4
I'm TOTALLY thinking of that Incubus song.
TheBoyWhoCriedPICKLE 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
You know what could probably bring out some more frage? "Desert Bus is AWESOME!" good idea, or goodest idea?
epocalypsefilms 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME! 2
To comment on Fraser, actually some games on the Commodore 64 were pretty good. Not all games obviously but that would be typical of any console or computer system of any time period. The nice thing with VVVVVV is that it shows a game using C64 based graphics can still do very well today.
C24h7is5 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
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I disagree Fraser, there were lots of great games back in the day, especially on the C-64 and Amiga 500. Games with simple graphics and very addicting gameplay. The ideas were insane, i.e. a game were you brush teeth or a game were you mowed the lawn. But if you're talking about console games then I agree. Console ports of games were also shitty, the best port of a game was always the C-64 port, in the 90s it was the Amiga version and 1997 onward the PC port is most of the time the best one.
cyde79 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
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cyde79 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
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cyde79 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
Lol matrix reference at 00:30
MrRocketloungechair 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
@Sparkonetwo of course the're joking wtf is wrong with you xD
stomkieken 2 months ago
This game looks awesome...I decided to wait for the portable 3DSware version.
ZeldaDD 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
@ZeldaDD There's gonna be a 3DSware version? :O DAMN, now I'm totes sold on the 3DS! :D
RiskyCricket 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
Koooooodoooooose
TORABuilds 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
@Sparkonetwo People will call any type of digital music "dubstep" nowadays.
Windtrouser 2 months ago
come on, give him koodeus.
sixflags2008 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
Kudoos to the F-man! XD
MephilesTheDarker 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
@Sparkonetwo how in the fuck is this dubstep?
XxMariofan21xX 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
LIES are not an officially licensed product. Nintendo Power would never promote them!
TheNuclearHammer 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
Kooodoooooooos
Nessima017 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
Kudus to you frasher!
ToastMaster623 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
my sister just said about becky: is she pregnant? no wait, thats just her boob'
ZakSaysRawr 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
@ZakSaysRawr what
Zesazerty 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
They could've made something that looked like this on C64 but it wouldn't play like this. Very low resolution and frames per second wouldn't allow for such smooth animation.
Zolwiol 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
Frage meter= 79% full and beginning to rise up again after being attacked repeatedly by hearts. Death Count=335
crowings2493 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME! 14
Uh Oh! Numbers! Ben's worst enemy!
SantasEvilHelper 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
KUDU you think you are, FRAGEr?
redwulf1943 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
YEA I'M FUCKING AWESOME
jackkuro 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!
did he chew his lips off?
1996gameking 2 months ago in playlist VVVVVV is AWESOME!