Xeno Crisis - Nintendo 64 Review - HD 

Welcome back, Glenn! I couldn't be happier to see your reviews resurfacing after your absence. Let me tell you, the past few days have truly felt like the biggest gift for any gaming fan. Your return is like a breath of fresh air, bringing back that excitement and passion we've all missed. Your unique perspective and genuine love for gaming have always resonated with me, and I'm grateful to have you back in the community. Your reviews have a way of connecting with us on a deeper level, and I can't wait to dive into your future content. Thank you for coming back, Glenn, and reminding us why we fell in love with gaming in the first place.

We missed ya man

The score sounds fantastic like….im talking sonic 1-3 era levels of epic The gameplay looks annoyingly addicting Just saw it on their website £66 quid I’ll help em out and purchase for my N64 Cheers for the vid glen Been a fan of your content for a loooooong time welcome home buddy

Can you chose to walk with the C-Buttons and shoot with the Stick? This would be a way better Way to play it. Or move with the D-Pad and shoot with the Stick. But the Difficutly seems to kill it for me, as also other Games from them are Way too hard for my Taste.

Another new video from Glenn, he is definitely back!. I couldn't agree more with the comments, I have seen ALL of your Nintendo 64 reviews and the fact that you have uploaded 2 new reviews in recent days makes me immensely happy, Glenn is our "Sega Lord X" like a living legend for Nintendo 64 fans like me and all of us. His return is the best possible news :)

Waiting to see if anyone can make a modern N64 game that looks like an actual N64 game.

I agree that they should've made this and the Dreamcast version 4 players! Wouldve been so much fun.

Good to see consistent uploads from ya Glenn. Make sure to take care of yourself & your health first of all though 🙂

You just have to respect that the lads at Bitmap Bureau managed to get a new game this excellent playing on various platforms.

Thanks for bringing this game to my attention, Glenn. Never heard of it before. I'm tempted to buy the rom but I think the £18 asking price is a bit much. I might wait until Christmas before I purchase this for my everdrive.

A game I can see on Glenn Plant, The Dreamcast Junkyard, Sega Lord X, and SNESdrunk at the same time

The N64 deserved more 2D games. Even the PS1 got so many of them. As for the game it looks really cool but I'm just tired of monumentally difficult games nowadays, which is why I simply passed on it.

Love this game! Got to play the Neo-Geo version and thoroughly enjoyed it. Good to see you back, Glenn.

So happy to see you back! nice review and thanks for all the hard work!

Always great to see the console's fanbase is still going! Love this console dearly and your videos only give me more reasons to love it. Great to see more videos from you!

wow! makes me happy to see new games coming out for the N64 I think it's a console that never got to show it's full potential

Wow, I had no idea this has an N64 release! And you were spot on, a two-pad control method would've been perfect for this. Oh well. I would've loved if they'd done a "XenoCrisis 64" version with polygons, maybe looking like the interior bits of Body Harvest or something like that, but we can always dream. But who knows what's next. Paprium 64?

Oh man I’m so happy that you’re back!I absolutely love your videos!

The lack of 4 player is a shame. The other two controller ports are right there! It would offset the difficulty as well.

I hear there's a glitch involving saving hi-scores to a Controller Pak. Nonetheless, a welcome addition to the N64's software library.

Ah man, I loved playing this with the c-buttons. It's how I play Robotron 64 too.

Oh shit! He actually ported this to the N64? I had it on the Genesis. I had emailed him a couple of times begging for a N64 port. This is outstanding news! It's a fantastic game, even if it is harder than balls on fire. Damn! He's been busy, apparently. He's busted out ports for N64, SNES and Gamecube, as well as the earlier versions for the Genesis and Dreamcast. If I had the money I'd buy the damn game for every console.

Yeah, I've given this a whirl on Steam and quite enjoyed it. A bit repetitive but great for pick up and play stuffs, but I couldn't resist the Aliens vibes. Good to see the N64 is still pelting out content.

I have the Mega Drive version and enjoyed it for the most part but really as you say just to enjoy it casually you have to cheat which isn't great even on easy. I was never tempted to get the game on the N64 when they did announce it as it offers literally nothing to take advantage of the hardware and even indie games I feel should be trying to add something that makes use of the hardware it's on rather than just a direct port like this. Sadly people who support certain indie games will buy every version out of some weird tribal loyalty to it and that's all well and good but in the end they are simply selling each port to the same small group of people. I would have at least liked better effects on some things when they explode or anything not possible on 16-bit hardware to make it a least a little unique.

Thanks for covering this, Glenn. I have it on the Genesis. Been thinking for a while about double-dipping and getting the 64 version, because exactly as you said, new n64 carts don't exactly appear every day, but the price has been a little hard for me at the moment, especially for something I already own on another system. I think my hope for the game is that the music would at least be upgraded in some way to sound like an n64 soundtrack, instead of perhaps just recorded versions of the Genesis soundtrack. Interesting that you mention issues with the controller. I was imagining that the analog stick would actually help a lot! Potentially a d-pad + analog stick control scheme would feel most natural in my mind. Also really appreciate you mentioning the lack of 4-player compatibility. That's a real bummer. Yes, there'd be a lot going on on the screen, and it might disrupt the difficulty balancing of the game from what the developers intended, but man, this game would *kill* with some friends and a retro game night and a 4-player mode. Serious missed opportunity there. Thanks for the great review!

Welcome back Glenn. It's a game for hardcore 2d shooters fans, they make it look easy to beat!

Before the video, I almost thought this was an old N64 game you hadn't reviewed yet. Speaking of which, great to, again, see you back this past week.

Glad to see a new video from you and for this great game. I think making it 4 players will kinda break the flow of the game they originally intended. After all the main platform for the game it's the Megadrive with its pros and cons. Let's accept it, this is a port of the MD version, no more and no less (Ok, some extra info on screen, voice quality but you get it), mostly to make it available to all people who wanted to play the game but doesn't have a MD console. That's the real reason this exists and I understand that you wanted more specific stuff related to the console it was ported on but in the end it wasn't the plan and it shows. Xeno Crisis still is a fantastic game no matter where you play it and I'm so glad it's available in almost every major console for all people to enjoy. Now, if they one day make an N64 game as the main system of development then I'm sure they'll use the specific features of the console.

Robotron 2084 on midway classics on n64 was great with dpad and c buttons

I am glad to see you back Glenn. I missed your reviews.

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XenoCrisis pushes every console to its limits when it comes to gameplay.

Well they could've add a few low polygonal assets just to flesh out and make it more distinct the N64 & Dreamcast version compared with the 16bit consoles

So you go through the trouble of making an n64 game in 2023 and you make it look nothing like the typical n64 game? what was the point?

I'm not sure but I don't think the N64 version looks much better than the SNES or SG versions.

HOLD UP EVERYONE - GLENN IS BACK! GLENN IS BACK!!!

Are you saying "room shooter" throughout this interview? I haven't heard that term before. Also, please review Starcraft 64 next!!

hey. i got the Neo Geo CD, Megadrive & Dreamcast version. But personaly i like the NEO GEO CD version the most. In second place is the Dreamcast version. The Megadrive is good, but in my ranking the last.😎

Xenocrisis is a fun game worth a look, but the novelty of it coming out on different systems has fully worn off.

Definitely an underrated gem.

It's been a while since you posted anything on this channel, welcome back.

Tar Glenn 👍never seen this before thank you

YOU ARE BACK =D And how on earth did I miss this game was being made for the N64!!!!!!!!!

Day 1 purchase of the CIB (US). Sure, I would have liked a polygon makeover, like they did with C&C, however I'm just pleased we got a port at all, as it's not (yet) on my other consoles.

Yo, I had no idea this got an N64 release! I'd love to see more indies pop up for the console. I had always wished the 64 got more 2D games

55 pounds + another 25 to ship to US is $100 American. I'll pass.

I wonder if Bitmap Bureau will bring Final Vendetta to N64. Got that for my Switch. Only disappointment I have with Bitmap Bureau is that they aren't a revamped Bitmap Brothers from the Amiga days

It is frankly baffling that they did not include a dpad+analog twinstick mode for this game. Pretty much takes all the air out of the N64 release. The lack of 4-player mode was not too surprising, given that the Dreamcast port didn't have it either. But why even bother porting this to N64 if you're going to ignore twinsticks?

Glenns back! Have you seen all the new Nintendo 64 games? A video on those would be cool!

I have to disagree with your take on 4 player coop. While it would be neat on a surface level, actually balancing the game around 4 players is quite an undertaking in itself. It would require more enemies per wave, in turn having to redesign those. Also, the game is already fairly zoomed in and with 2 players a rather cramped affair. Now imagine that with 4 players and more enemies... I doubt it would be as fun, as it sounds on paper.

You realize the N64 only has one control stick, right?! Criticizing the lack of twin stick controls seems unfair.

2 reviews in less than a week? Christmas came early! Out of curiosity Glenn, what game would you want to be ported to the N64?

Yes the difficulty is a problem. I would like to experience the whole game that's why I don't play any from software games. I don't have hundreds of hours to waste mastering that crap

Glad to see you're back! This game reminds me of Smash TV. Looks like it's fun to play.

Back so soon!

Honestly I didn’t like this game very much and was really surprised. One thing that killed it for me was how enemies could instantly spawn on top of you, which was just ridiculous

Talk about "raising from the dead" it's great that older consoles are being supported long after the consoles death especially n64.

I have seen this game around before, and I'm happy that the creator of the game got their game on retro gaming consoles the creators maybe grew up with. Cool video. ^_^

A new N64 game that wasn’t simply a release of an older game from that time period!? Fascinating!!

I have missed your voice. And yes i really mean it. Actually i have watched your old videos many times and i think its partly due to me liking how you sound. ❤❤

damn, i was ready to buy this. but no 4 player and was hoping they'd use the left d-pad for move and the stick to aim... shame

I don't get why this game is ported to the N64 like you said this game feels out of place maybe it was just for the lulz.

Another awesome video man , I’ve never played this one but gonna check it out

Wow! This is a title I haven’t heard in a long time! Welcome back, Glenn 😀🙌❤️

Great to see you back Glenn with another video. I'm thinking about getting a US physical copy on the Nintendo 64 and/or Super Nintendo and GameCube if the feel is good as it looks. It looks good. Can you do a Nintendo 64 game collection update video the accessories and peripherals as well?

Just curious, why did you decide to stop collecting physical? As for myself it was a space and of course a cost issue. I do love this game however and play it on steam.

Looks great, can't beat a good room shooter, so glad new games are still reaching our beloved N64

A good challenging game is nice, but if easy mode is too hard they've made it too difficult.

Great to see you back loved this on the Mega Drive this is a solid enhanced version of the game with less slowdown thanks to the extra horsepower plus better quality sound thanks to the increase cart size to 8MB. Four players would have likely caused slowdown as the N64 isn't built for 2D games.

Ill definitely down to by new games for old hardware im just didn't know that was a thing but if it is that's awesome

Ooh new N64 games? I thought that only happened with NES, SNES and Dreamcast games

FINALLY Glenndust has come back… Home.

This is basically a 16 bit game...so i ll never understand the fuss about it when ported to way more powerful hardware without any sizable improvements in the gfx department..but, just like you, i m thrilled at the idea of new physical N64 games released in modern times...all things considered, i m way more inclined toward N64 40winks, thanks xD

This game looks amazing for a Mega Drive title. But i wish they would add some visual improvements on the more powerful system ports.

Another Glenn video in less than a week? sometimes life is just awesome like that.

They didn’t make it 4 player on Dreamcast a couple of years ago so i didn’t expect it on the n64 which is a shame.

If this Game had planned to be officially released for N64, it would have been canceled due to Nintend0's Strict Policies on the Rejection of 2D games. Which I never liked

Is it the developer's goal to release this game on every single console known to man or what?

Ah, my favorite N64 channel is back!

Bought this a couple of months ago. Plays great on the system!

an insult to the capabilities of the N64 hardware

Nice, balanced review. But I didn't know there was a cheat menu! How do you access that? I picked up a physical PAL copy a few months back, I like to support new physical N64 releases where I can.

I agree with you, Glenn. N64 = 4 player.

I think you make a lot of valid points in this video. Not just about the N64 version, but of the game in general and Bitmap Bureau (BB) as a developer. Xeno Crisis has some great design, gameplay, top notch artwork and the music by Savaged Regime is out of this world amazing. Therefore it's a real shame that there are technical shortcomings and usability issues like the controls. This goes for Mega Drive, Neo Geo, the Steam release and what have you and also N64 I see. BB seem to just get the port/version done so it's good enough and then leave it no matter what feedback they get. Their games are mostly really good and they deserve at better fate and a bigger audience.

this game is like if Zelda Metroid and Contra had a Wild Night

So nice to see another upload! May I suggest something if thats ok? Since you have been gone, there has been a lot of innovation within the N64 modding scene; such as the N64 HD mod, some cool stuff to do with removing the filters from the N64 and we even just got the ANALOGUE N64 announced. Id love to see a video covering what you have been following and what you have got; or what you personally like or find to not be in the spirit of N64 etc. Anyway hope you're well!

Good to see you're back Glenn! It's been a long time!

I’m still waiting for Dragon Sword from Piko

Its amazing to see you back!🎉 I always go back to your old reviews! Just after buying a complete boxed copy of blast corps for my collection 😁

Looks like a direct port of the Mega Drive version with the Super Nintendo voice over added. There's no transparency like on the Super Nintendo.

I love the fact that it's on the nintendo 64....the 64 does not get enough of anything from the retro scene ..which is huge now.....I want to see more 64 stuff! good job!!

N64 2D game is kind of pretty though.

He’s back

I might be wrong because it's been well over a year since I've played it, but I'm almost positive that you can only fight the REAL final boss and see the REAL ending if you play it on HARD and you can't use a single continue. I'm not 100%, but I think I'm right.

Good to see clear 2d graphics on N64.

Man so happy to see you pal I hope your health improves I know what it's like to have persistent health issues I'm currently preparing for two surgeries lol and also trying to run a RU-vid channel and work full time and be the family person my girlfriend wants me to be haha I get it

Glen you're back! Glad to hear from ya!

Glad you're making videos again!

Holy SHIT!!!!!!!!!! What is happening :O Glenn is escalating :'D For real I'm so happy to see a new video and hear ya voice again :D

Are we gonna revisit 40 Winks now it's done?