The History of Capcom: 1984 | CAPCHROMOLOGICAL | Rewind Arcade

This is the CAPCHROMOLOGICAL video series where we look at every single Capcom game in chronological order. This video is a compilation of all the 1984 games (with a few bonuses that weren't in the originals).

0:00 - Chapter 1: Vulgus
7:12 - Chapter 2: SonSon
14:19 - Chapter 3: Pirate Ship Higemaru
20:58 - Chapter 4: 1942

Written & Produced by Chris Baines

Special Thanks:

Azita Marie (KittyMecha)
Vampier
Lucas Kelleher

Gameplay:

Graphics & Video:

RingoStarr39
The Arcade Flyer Archive
Sega Retro
Gaming Alexandria
AntiqueCoinOp
LaunchBox Games Database
The Cutting Room Floor

Sprite Rips:

Chris Baines
Magma MK-II
T0misaurus
Shadowman44
CrazyCarl
Deathbringer
Superjustinbros

List of music tracks:

Chapter 1:
"Ryu's Theme" - Marvel vs. Capcom
"Charge Man (Complete Works Arrangement)" - Mega Man 5
"Toad Man (Complete Works Arrangement)" - Mega Man 4
"The Main Gate" - Mega Man Legends
"Opening" - Marvel vs. Capcom
"Defying the Grips of Fate" - Chris Baines

Chapter 2:
"Colonial Satellite" - Cyberbots
"Iron Horse, Iron Terror" - Vampire Savior (Darkstalkers 3)
"Crystalline City" - Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection
"Defying the Grips of Fate" - Chris Baines

Chapter 3:
"Dullstown" - Power Stone
"Pirate Man" - Rockman & Forte
"Londo" - Power Stone
"Wave Man" - Mega Man 5 Complete Works
"Pursuit of the Air Battleship" - Strider Hiryu 2
"Defying the Grips of Fate" - Chris Baines

Chapter 4:
"Mission 1" - 19XX: The War Against Destiny
"Doomsday Weapon" - Cyberbots
"Forced Assault" - Aliens vs. Predator
"War Machine's Theme" - Marvel vs. Capcom
"The Abandoned Bridge" - Cannon Spike
"Defying the Grips of Fate" - Chris Baines

For a list of sources please email or DM me.

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[wargameboy]

Bro, I just wanted to say, I think you're videos are awesome!!!! It's a real crime you don't get more views...I'll never understand why some jackass making reaction videos, gets a billion views. But someone making real heart and soul videos doesn't!!!! You're unique style of telling the story and funny little animations always put a smile on my face. Thank you so much. 🤩👍👍👍👍👍

[wargameboy]

Great series!!! I love your video style. It's so distinct. I always loved the CAPCOM 1940's series. But I always wondered how a game based on the defeat of the Japanese in WW2, became so beloved in it's home country of Japan? Very educational and fun to watch. This is a video I will definitely watch over and over again. Great work, Bro.

[thedon_ofteflon]

7:12

It's clear to see then where Akira Toryama got his inspiration for Dragon Ball from lol

[indieeric]

Omg!!! I have been trying to find you again for so long. I couldn’t remember your new channel name. So glad I did. I’ll have to catch up again. See you on the next one.

[ty_sylicus]

These retrospectives are so enjoyable!

[dezm]

1942 started a great series, but it is so curious considering the historical context - imagine a series that pits the protagonists against the US lol. I didnt know about the GBC port of 1942 will have to check that one out. Great job, really hope this wonderful series continues!!!

[shadowman_]

Honored to be mentioned in a Capcom video essay.

[rchassereau]

Really good videos - enjoying the heck out of your channel

[johnmann]

Praying for a 1985 one day. Capcom's history is so rich and fascinating -- and the love letter's they write to their own products (continuing to re-use and re-reference their own cast of characters) shows how much care they put into their series.

[doburu]

i love your videos dude. They are all well made

[FrMZTsarmiral]

Excellent vid!
Do you have any plans on making a video about Capcom's 1985 releases besides GnG?

[Vampier]

Currently working - looking forward to give this a good viewing later on today 😀

[lemonlair]

God I absolutely adore these videos. Are you planning to get more out?

[yousefslimani]

I remember your channel name was Chris ol crisps if I remember correctly! I was kinda confused when I watched one of your videos in shmup junkie channel to make sure if it’s you or someone else!

[Samsgarden]

I'd like to see documentation of arcade designers by name. They are literally obscured under the banner of the parent company.

[Jay-dkhf]

Hey i hope you fiinish this series, really well done.

[Midtrimek]

next video could you make a video series marvel vs capcom game

[Nitecrawler]

I had no idea the levels in 1942 were based on actual battles!

[LeftyPem]

The pirate captain “Bousu” doesn’t actually have a name. His title is a bad transliteration of “Boss”. This happened again in the NES semi-sequel, where the ship mini-boss is named “Biado”, an mis-transliteration of Beard, as in Blackbeard.

[dennisking]

this video doesn't have the attention it deserves