MAX REACTS: CotW Krauser & the Neo Geo Is Back?!
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Viewer comments on Krauser's design, armor, and special moves, noting the trailer's pacing and some initial excitement.
Krauser looks hot for Fatal Fury, and the Neo Geo comeback is a nostalgic, expensive reality that’s hard to ignore.
Summary
Maximilian Dood dives into Krauser’s reveal as the standout boss in Fatal Fury and then pivots to the wild Neo Geo revival, including the eye-popping price tag and the possibility of reading original cartridges. He praises Krauser’s move set and notes the trailers feel familiar, while expressing genuine astonishment at the oversized arcade board and its historical nostalgia. The streamer highlights April 24 as the release date window and speculates about high-fidelity gameplay footage. He also chats about the SamSho cartridge collection, the perpetual nostalgia cycle, and how re-release strategies make classic titles accessible again. Throughout, Maximilian riffles through practical questions like “can it read cartridges?” and contemplates the implications of bringing back a historically unaffordable system. It’s a playful mix of fighting game hype and retro hardware curiosity, anchored by Krauser’s potential in a modern Fatal Fury rebuild.
Key Takeaways
- Maximilian identifies Krauser as a major upcoming character for Fatal Fury, signaling strong hype around his integration into the roster.
- April 24 release date is highlighted as 'soon' by Maximilian, signaling imminent hands-on time with Krauser’s new kit.
- Krauser’s move set earns positive notes from Maximilian, with comments on his boss-like combinations and damage potential shown in the trailer.
- The Neo Geo revival hardware is described as an expensive, nostalgia-driven comeback, with prices like $1,200 and the question of cartridge compatibility discussed.
- Maximilian notes the possibility of reading original Neo Geo cartridges on the new hardware, confirming a preserve-and-play strategy for classic titles.
- The discussion extends to Samurai Shodown carts (e.g., Samurai Shodown Uno in a VHS-sized box) and the enduring appeal of original Neo Geo media.
- Overall sentiment: nostalgia pandering meets practical curiosity, as Maximilian weighs the value and accessibility of bringing back this legendary arcade system.
Who Is This For?
Retro gaming enthusiasts, Neo Geo fans, and fighting game players curious about Krauser’s return and the logistics of reviving old hardware. It’s also a must-watch for collectors wondering how original cartridges will work on new hardware.
Notable Quotes
"Krauser is the next big character for Fatal Fury."
—Maximilian expresses excitement about Krauser joining the roster.
"There is more gameplay as well. Want to watch more of it in high fidelity, man."
—He notes additional gameplay footage exists and wants to see it in high quality.
"This is nuts. To bring back this system of all things, the impossible system."
—Commenting on the Neo Geo revival being a wild, expensive hardware comeback.
"You can use any original Neo Geo cartridge."
—Affirming cartridge compatibility with the new Neo Geo hardware.
"250 bucks. I'm kind of curious."
—Reference to the price point of some Neo Geo releases or hardware.
Questions This Video Answers
- How will Krauser play in the new Fatal Fury, and what makes his trailer stand out?
- Can the new Neo Geo hardware actually read original cartridges, and what does that mean for collectors?
- Why is the Neo Geo revival so expensive, and is it worth it for nostalgia fans?
- What is Samurai Shodown Uno and why does it matter in Neo Geo history?
- Is there an anniversary edition of Samurai Shodown on Neo Geo and what does it include?
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Full Transcript
LET'S GO. YEAH, KRAUSER IS THE NEXT BIG CHARACTER for Fatal Fury. Also, the crazy ass Neo Geo or something like that. What the heck, dude? Let me watch the the Krauser trailer. Hold on. Oh, [music] cute. They have the classical music still? Bro, does he keep the armor on? Please. [screaming] He doesn't. Damn it. Hope there's an option. There's a very stoic humans back there. Cool. He looks pretty neat. Do they Do they really have nothing to say? This [ __ ] had nothing to say. He had like charge fireballs like Rugal, right? Yeah, like something like that.
[music] All right. These trailers are a little cookie cutter now. Yeah. [music] Yeah. Coming April 24th. Oh my god, that's soon. That's like next week. Uh apparently there is more gameplay as well. Want to watch more of it in high fidelity, man. I kind of like his move set. It's been a long time since I've seen like boss Krauser fight. It's been a while. [groaning] Is this thing plus? Oh my god, dude. Combos seem to be doing pretty decent damage. Wait, I was looking at the wrong health bar. That's not bad. Plus on whiff. Plus on hit and whiff.
Negative on hit. Plus on block. Man, characters are so still in their default poses in this game. It's funny. The audience is not impressed. I was about to say, is this going to combo? There's no way. He's got some pretty nutty ass looking specials, dude. Okay. Now, I definitely want to check him out. He's been one of those ones that is like he hasn't been playable in a while. Where the heck is the Neo Geo? Hold on a second. What is this crazy thing? Does it cost $1,200? This is nuts, dude. This is nuts. To bring back this system of all things, the impossible [music] system.
The unaffordable system. It's just an arcade board. So, does it actually [music] read cartridges? That's kind of insane if it does. Does it actually read like [music] or is it or is it like a NES Classic? Bro, are we actually bringing these [music] back? The freaking huge Just arcade boards? For nostalgia? Wow. That is a crazy throwback system. And you know why you know why I think this is kind of valuable? Because this was a system that nobody could afford. An infamous console that you heard about from friends and then friends would tell you they have it and then it's amazing and you go to their house and they don't actually have it cuz nobody could afford it.
The children of Hollywood executives and [ __ ] Advanced entertainment system. Huh. That is a really You can use the OG cards? Are you [ __ ] me? I have a couple. I have a Samurai Shodown cart in storage. It's huge. It's a dusty [ __ ] though. I have to go freaking find it. That's crazy. It pro- What the hell? What is more? Huh? Is it a different system? There's an anniversary edition. I will say that's really cool. Which Samsho? Samsho Uno. The first one. The one where it's like he's just sitting there, you know, on on the cover and it's just in a giant VHS box, like a massive VHS box.
250 bucks. I'm kind of curious. I mean we have access to the majority of these games. It's not like the games are rare. They have been re-released in a huge variety of ways over time. It is definitely nostalgia pandering. You can use any original Neo Geo cartridge. Damn, I almost like this announcement more than the Krauser announcement. What the hell? That's insane.
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