Hi everyone,
I've meant to do that for a long time and I've finally started to add game manual scans to my site. Only a few are available so far (1943-Kai (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?194), Adventure Island (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?adv), Fushigi No Yumi No Alice (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?ali), Armed Formation F (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?arf) ,Sapphire (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?sap)) but I'll keep adding a lot more in the near future. They are all located in the Omake section from each review page, at the bottom. Do not hesitate to let me know what you think and also if there's a list of games you'd like to see first - I'm going now in whatever order my list of scans dictates me to go :)
Added more manuals:
Aeroblaster (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?aer)
Appare! Gateball (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?aga)
Bomberman (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?bom)
Download (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?dwn)
R-Type II (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?rt2)
Do you like the actual format of the PDF files ? Any feedback ? :)
Manuals are a dang nice addition to your site, though I'd rather see the front and back covers separated so that the back cover is the last page in the pdf.
Quote from: guest on 06/16/2009, 01:16 PMManuals are a dang nice addition to your site, though I'd rather see the front and back covers separated so that the back cover is the last page in the pdf.
I initially had them this way but it was a lot more work so I kept it simple with a 'douple page' format... I think is is also the format used by other sites such as replacementdocs... so I could change it but it'll be more work :(
I started this on my site but kind of fell behind with it, I'm glad someone else is picking up the challenge!
Quote from: guest on 06/17/2009, 07:10 AMI started this on my site but kind of fell behind with it, I'm glad someone else is picking up the challenge!
This is a challenge indeed but I've been scanning all my games for the past years and they have been sitting dormant on my hard drive... so time to get all those Gigs in the wild !!!
I know exactly what you mean Paul, our sites are now gigantor monsters and it is really easy to fall behind, I still have sooooo much info and goodies I'd like to add in mine but I just don't have the time to do all of it :)
Just back from vacations and back in business. Have updated a couple of pages and added more game documentations:
Makai Prince Dorabocchan (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?sod)
Kiki KaiKai (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?kik)
Mizubaku Daibōken (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?lik)
Fantasy Zone (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?faz)
R-Type I (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?rt1)
QuoteI wondered for some time why Sapphire was part of such collection and the answer is rather simple - they both share the same character designer, Mika Akitaka.
A wiki article states that the creator/artist was original working on Yuna as a
shooter, but later the project was changed to a visual novel. One could assume Sapphire filled that void.
Quote from: guest on 06/17/2009, 07:10 AMI started this on my site but kind of fell behind with it, I'm glad someone else is picking up the challenge!
I should see, my friend scanned a ton of US manuals back int he day and sent them to the owner of the dump I think.
he might still have em.
More updates and manuals:
Niko Niko Pun (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?nik)
Momotaro Katsugeki (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?mok)
Time Cruise II (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?tc2)
New Zealand Story (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?tnz)
Neutopia (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?neu)
Super work!
More updates and manuals:
Dracula X (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?drx)
Gradius 2 (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?gr2)
More updates and manuals:
Gate Of Thunder (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?gth)
L-Dis (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?ldi)
ok a request for anyone willing:
Ninja Gaiden
Salamander
Kunio Dodge Ball (I know I am misspelling that)
No problem, I'll check to see if I have the docs and will upload them to the site. I definitively don't have Kunio Dodge Ball though :)
More updates and manuals:
Gradius (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?gra)
Salamander (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?sal)
Yo !
More updates and manuals:
Final Soldier - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?fis)
Super Star Soldier - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?sss)
More updates and manuals:
Spriggan - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?spr)
I always forget how much your site rocks. 8)
QuoteI always forget how much your site rocks.
Thanks a lot mate :wink:
Don't hesitate to let me know if anything can be improved - I've been editing my reviews as my English is getting better ( :oops:) and been increasing the documentation resolutions so they're a bit more readable... but I'm always opened for suggestions.
Quote from: lkermel on 01/25/2010, 07:52 PMQuoteI always forget how much your site rocks.
Thanks a lot mate :wink:
Don't hesitate to let me know if anything can be improved - I've been editing my reviews as my English is getting better ( :oops:) and been increasing the documentation resolutions so they're a bit more readable... but I'm always opened for suggestions.
No problem. :)
anyone have a good way to make a printout of a manual, and have it look good and fit?
thanks
Quoteanyone have a good way to make a printout of a manual, and have it look good and fit?
alexsduo, do you mean from the PDFs I have posted or in general ?
The process I use to scan and store my scans sadly wipes out the print format information from the files... however, if I remember well, PC Engine manuals are 24x12 cms (I'd need to verify that though but they look similar to standard CDs) so it's probably easy to tell the printer/software to print at that size. I'm not sure if my PDFs have enough resolution though - I'm still experimenting with this and I'll probably have to increase the resolution even more in the future...
But I've never printed out manuals myself so I'm not sure what would be the best way to do double sided prints that'd be thin enough to fit in CD cases...
Hmmm, yepp.. I have a military madness cd game case with game, and it is missing the manual... So I tried to find it online, and did.. But, when I printed it, it was huge! It would not work to go in the case... However, I found a version of silent debuggers, and when that printed, it was exact, and I fit it in the cd case.... The quality is really good, and if it were on glossy, it may be a good substitute.... I would love to see a place that has them all...
Quote from: alexsduo on 01/27/2010, 12:41 AMHmmm, yepp.. I have a military madness cd game case with game, and it is missing the manual... So I tried to find it online, and did.. But, when I printed it, it was huge! It would not work to go in the case... However, I found a version of silent debuggers, and when that printed, it was exact, and I fit it in the cd case.... The quality is really good, and if it were on glossy, it may be a good substitute.... I would love to see a place that has them all...
You just need the right software to be able to place/resize it. Or the PDF needs to have the resolution set correctly when it is originally saved.
More updates and manuals:
Gokuraku! Chuuka Taisen - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?clm)
Keep up the good work.
QuoteKeep up the good work.
Thanks mate :)
I wish I could spend more time on all of this - but I have now a couple of hours booked every Sunday where I can work on the site :D
Keep up the great work on the PCE Software Bible too - I really dig your latest updates and videos !!!
More updates and manuals:
Advanced Variable Geo - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?avg)
Winds Of Thunder (aka Lords Of Thunder) - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?wot)
Keep an eye on my old updates as I'm about to raise-up the resolution from my early scans...
Hooray for more scans and raising the resolution! =D>
no problem mate :wink:
Yesterday I raised up Spriggan (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?spr), Final Soldier (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?fis) and Super Star Soldier (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?sss).
I'm still experimenting with all of this and figuring out the best file size/quality ratio... but I'm getting there...
By the way, Video game den is now on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Video-Game-Den/298052335457?v=wall) !
Don't hesitate to become a fan if you'd like to hear about the latest news or find out about upcoming updates :D
More updates and manuals:
Veigues Tactical Gladiator - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?vei)
Image Fight - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?imf)
More updates and manuals:
Image Fight 2 - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?im2)
Aqutallion (Secret of the Stars) - Super Famicom (http://www.videogameden.com/sfc.htm?aqt)
More updates and manuals:
Chō Aniki - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?cho)
Ai Chō Aniki - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?aic)
Quote from: lkermel on 03/22/2010, 12:58 PMMore updates and manuals:
Chō Aniki - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?cho)
Ai Chō Aniki - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?aic)
haha. These games make me laugh. I can't say I'm going to pick them up any time soon, but who knows?
I did notice a typo in the Ai Chō Aniki write-up, though. "Are
there here to avenge their original owners
_?"
Might as well offer editing services as I read the reviews. heh :mrgreen:
Yeah, the Chō Aniki series is pretty 'unreal' - I recently got the Playstation game and this one surely tops all the others by far. I personnaly really like the first two games, especially the first one. The mechanical designs are incredible.
Thanks for pointing out the typo, I really appreciate it - English is not my native language so editing services are mooooore than welcome :wink:
More updates and manuals:
Download 2 - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?do2)
Chō Aniki Bakuretsu Rantōden - Super Famicom (http://www.videogameden.com/sfc.htm?cho)
More updates and manuals:
Macross 2036 - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?mac)
Assault Suits Valken - Super Famicom (http://www.videogameden.com/sfc.htm?val)
More updates and manuals:
Marchen maze - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?mma)
Quote from: lkermel on 04/22/2010, 12:02 PMMore updates and manuals:
Marchen maze - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?mma)
This game looks pretty cool, actually. Too bad the PCE port doesn't use the arcade "3D".
QuoteThis game looks pretty cool, actually. Too bad the PCE port doesn't use the arcade "3D".
Yeah, I love this little game. The lack of "3D" is a bit of a shame but the arcade can be difficult to play because of it (controls are not aligned with the action).
More updates and manuals:
Nexzr - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?nex)
Quote from: lkermel on 04/27/2010, 11:45 AMMore updates and manuals:
Nexzr - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?nex)
8) Awesome game
Quote from: ceti alpha on 04/27/2010, 12:49 PMQuote from: lkermel on 04/27/2010, 11:45 AMMore updates and manuals:
Nexzr - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?nex)
NEXT!
8) Awesome game
I was busy polishing a new Famicom section for my site - I'm now back for more PC Engine love ;)
More updates and manuals:
Magical Chase - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?mac)
funny that they didn't change the stage order error in the pce fan release.
Quotefunny that they didn't change the stage order error in the pce fan release.
Is there a stage order error in the original game ? I didn't know about this. :shock:
No, but in the manual. Check yours. The pictures from stage 1, 2 & 3 are mixed up with those from stage 4, 5 & 6 :)
You're totally right !!! I've probably looked at this manual hundreds of time and never realized they put the pics in the wrong order #-o... nice find !!
More updates and manuals:
Coryoon - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?cor)
Yo !
More updates and manuals:
Tatsujin - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?tat)
Yo !
Nice screenshots of Tatsujin! Interesting write-ups too. Sounds like this one really is crazy difficult. She goes for a pretty penny though, doesn't she?
Good to know that this shootie has a slim/arcade screen mode. I'll add that to the list. I wonder how many more games have the hidden option. :-k https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=4934.0
Thanks for posting the update! :mrgreen:
Quote from: ceti alpha on 06/17/2010, 09:02 AMNice screenshots of Tatsujin! Interesting write-ups too. Sounds like this one really is crazy difficult. She goes for a pretty penny though, doesn't she?
Good to know that this shootie has a slim/arcade screen mode. I'll add that to the list. I wonder how many more games have the hidden option. :-k https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=4934.0
Thanks for posting the update! :mrgreen:
Great information! I have listed a new comment on that thread, relating to whether the image dimensions are actually increased as we know resultion to be measured (like on a camera) as opposed to simpy redrawing the image - I will test on an emulator.
Waooo, Ceti, this is a great thread !!! I've always wondered why the option was hidden away in most of the games... it is, I think, an amazing feature that should be included in ALL option menus :)
As far as I noticed, the arcade mode on Tatsujin seems to give more breathing space with identical sprites, so they (I think) use the Hires mode. I'll let you know if I know of any other games not listed on your awesome thread.
QuoteThanks for posting the update!
Y'welcome ;)
Quote from: lkermel on 06/21/2010, 01:21 PMWaooo, Ceti, this is a great thread !!! I've always wondered why the option was hidden away in most of the games... it is, I think, an amazing feature that should be included in ALL option menus :)
As far as I noticed, the arcade mode on Tatsujin seems to give more breathing space with identical sprites, so they (I think) use the Hires mode. I'll let you know if I know of any other games not listed on your awesome thread.
QuoteThanks for posting the update!
Y'welcome ;)
No problem. :) I hope you can find more games with an arcade mode! [-o<
New review and manual:
War of the Dead - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?wod)
I'm really excited about this one. I've always been attracted by War of the Dead but the password system just killed the experience. This review was a lot of work but it allowed me to unearth a really enjoyable (yet dated) role playing game.
Nb. Sorry Ceti, no arcade mode in this one :wink:
Quote from: lkermel on 06/28/2010, 01:57 PMNew review and manual:
War of the Dead - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?wod)
I'm really excited about this one. I've always been attracted by War of the Dead but the password system just killed the experience. This review was a lot of work but it allowed me to unearth a really enjoyable (yet dated) role playing game.
Nb. Sorry Ceti, no arcade mode in this one :wink:
Curses! hehe
I wonder if someone sent this game to Romero he would add it to the canon of his zombie franchise. :wink:
New review and manual:
Shadow of the Beast - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?stb)
Quote from: lkermel on 07/06/2010, 12:29 PMNew review and manual:
Shadow of the Beast - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?stb)
Typo in the write-up. It says FM Town instead of FM Towns.
Otherwise great stuff, keep it coming.
Thanks Paul for the heads-up, just fixed it :)
I've also added a note about Shadow of the Beast frustrating dead-ends. Although this PCE port is better (and easier) than the original Amiga version, they've still included a couple of really annoying dead ends - I mean, you can get stuck if you don't pick up the correct items and you can't even backtrack to previous areas to retrieve them... that's poor game design...
Yeah, Beast is not a great game on any format, but the music makes up a lot for that.
More updates and manuals:
Parodius Da! - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?par)
Quote from: lkermel on 07/16/2010, 12:59 PMMore updates and manuals:
Parodius Da! - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?par)
Very cool. 8) I wasn't aware that the PCE Parodius DA was missing a couple levels. At least there is a special intro and bonus level. This is one I'm looking at getting very shortly.
QuoteI wasn't aware that the PCE Parodius DA was missing a couple levels.
I know, this is such a shame - especially when the Famicom port has them !
Anyway, more updates and manuals: :)
Valis II - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?va2)
Valis III - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?va3)
Valis IV - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?va4)
More updates and manuals:
CD Denjin - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?cdd)
I've also spotted a small difference between the Japanese and American versions of the game, you'll find it on the review page :)
Quote from: lkermel on 07/30/2010, 12:46 PMMore updates and manuals:
CD Denjin - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?cdd)
I've also spotted a small difference between the Japanese and American versions of the game, you'll find it on the review page :)
hahaha. King Droll was Jewish. Who knew?
Quotehahaha. King Droll was Jewish. Who knew?
ha ha ! I know, isn't that awesome ?
New review and manual:
Dragon Knight & Graffiti - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?dkg)
i need a it came from the dessert manual :D
Quotei need a it came from the dessert manual
Do you mean the game with the evil strawberry cheesecakes or the one with the giant ants ? :wink:
Quote from: lkermel on 08/03/2010, 12:33 PMQuotei need a it came from the dessert manual
Do you mean the game with the evil strawberry cheesecakes or the one with the giant ants ? :wink:
giant ants please lol
No problem, I'll add that to my todo list - I still have a bunch of games to go through before getting to that one, but it's now on my list :D
More updates and manuals:
PC Genjin - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?pk1)
Cool! :)
The history of PC Genjin you provided was great. I keep forgetting about that arcade game, too. What were the tickets it dispensed all about?
Just a couple of minor grammar edits:
"The game tells the story of a young and cute primitive caveman, whose is on a long journey to dethrone the demonic lizard king."
---Just change whose to who.
"His only weapon is his big and bald head, he can either hit his opponents with a simple head-kick or jump in the air and dive down, head first, to smash them."
---I would change big and bald head to big bald head.
---The comma before "he" could either be replaced with a period, or you could insert a semi-colon there as well:
Examples:
- "His only weapon is his big bald head. He can either hit his opponents with a simple head-kick or jump in the air and dive down, head first, to smash them."
or
- "His only weapon is his big bald head; he can either hit his opponents with a simple head-kick or jump in the air and dive down, head first, to smash them."
or
- "His only weapon is his big bald head that can be used to either hit his opponents with a simple head-kick, or by jumping up in the air and then diving down, head first, to smash them."
Any one of those options should work. Hope I was more helpful than annoying. :lol:
Keep up the goodness! :mrgreen:
Thanks a lot ceti alpha !!! I really appreciate your post, English is not my native tongue and your edits are priceless and help me a lot ! Thanks again :)
More updates and manuals:
Tatsu no Ko Fighter - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?tfi)
Yo !
No problemo. :)
Did you ever find Ninja Gaiden?
Quote from: Duo_R on 10/12/2010, 06:30 AMDid you ever find Ninja Gaiden?
Ninja Gaiden is still on my to-do list, I think I have a couple of games to update before I get to this one. Nearly there...
Update : Damn ! you're totally right, I initially put this one on hold because... I never scanned it ! I'll do that at the end of December, when I'll be with my *beloved* collection :)
Thank you for your work on the manuals :-)
No problem mate :D
More updates and manuals:
Shubibinman - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?shb)
More updates and manuals (and more):'
Rabio Lepus Special - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?rab)
Psychic Storm - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?pss)
More updates and manuals:
Granzort - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?mgr)
Wonderboy III Monster Lair - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?wo3)
As a side note, I've included a new ad for Monster Lair (in the Omake section) that uses a different illustration than the final release of the game ! It features 'older characters', this is an interesting find I think, Hudson probably decided to make them look 'cuter' before release to attract a larger audience or something...
That alternate ad is really interesting, I don't think I've seen that before - the cuter characters that they used later are a better match for the game graphics.
Great updates, Ikermel. :)
I have a couple editing notes for ya, too. For now, just on the Monster Lair write up:
I could only spot a couple minor mistakes:
- The legendary amour and weapons of valor have been stolen and the thieves have vanished without a trace. Just when all hopes appear to be lost,
You just forgot the "r" in armour, and I believe it should read "Just when all hope appears to be lost,..."
I'll keep adding more edits as I go through them. I'm just on a major Wonderboy kick right now and read that one right away. heh
@sunteam_paul
Yeah, I really like this alternate ad, but I also think the cuter characters fit the game a lot better - I found it in a Gekkan from August 1989, which is exactly when Monster Lair was released :)
@ceti alpha
Thanks mate ! I really appreciate your edits, as always. A Wonderboy kick ? Are you going through all the Monster World as well ?
Quote from: lkermel on 11/24/2010, 02:19 AM@sunteam_paul
Yeah, I really like this alternate ad, but I also think the cuter characters fit the game a lot better - I found it in a Gekkan from August 1989, which is exactly when Monster Lair was released :)
@ceti alpha
Thanks mate ! I really appreciate your edits, as always. A Wonderboy kick ? Are you going through all the Monster World as well ?
Well, I have New Adventure Island (Wonderboy for my purposes ;)) and Bikkuriman World (Wonderboy in Monsterland) under my belt. Just working on Dragon's Curse right now. :)
Update and manual:
Tora e no Michi (Tiger Road) - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?tir)
yo !
Very minor edits. :)
1. ...and a student of the Oh-Lin school of martial arts - Add the "s" to art.
2. One day, the warriors of the Dragon God went... - Add "e" to On.
3. The bald and axe-swinging monk doesn't have much choice; he must now go through five long areas, and save the children and reclaim the Oh-Lin scrolls. - Just added a semicolon between "choice and he". Added "and" before save.
4. Lee comes equipped with an axe - a weapon of limited range and accuracy. - Just added a dash, instead of the comma. They're two independent clauses and the dash serves as a stronger punctuation.
5. Other special items are also available for the taking - Health Bottles, Invincibility Crystal Balls, Lives, keys (to unlock spedial doors) or Capcom's trademark POW icon - which upgrades Lee's current weapon. - There were a lot of commas, so I just separated the weapon list from the sentence with a couple of dashes.
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Some of the reviews I read about this game say the collision detection in this game is absolutely terrible. But there's just something about this game. I remember it from the arcade and I'd like to see how the TG/PCE fairs.
Thanks for the uploads, Ikermel. :)
Thanks a lot for the edits Ceti ! :D
Quote from: lkermel on 12/14/2010, 02:37 PMThanks a lot for the edits Ceti ! :D
No problem. :)
But don't thank me too soon. I actually noticed an error in one of my edit suggestions. :-" :lol:
Quote from: ceti alpha on 12/09/2010, 04:08 PM3. The bald and axe-swinging monk doesn't have much choice; he must now go through five long areas, and save the children and reclaim the Oh-Lin scrolls. - Just added a semicolon between "choice and he". Added "and" before save.
That "
and" before "save the children" is not needed. You can keep the comma, but remove the
"and".
So here is what it should read like:
Quote3. The bald and axe-swinging monk doesn't have much choice; he must now go through five long areas, save the children and reclaim the Oh-Lin scrolls.
Sorry for the confusion, Ikermel. :oops: :lol:
No problem Ceti, I'll edit the text and fix it up, thanks again for your help mate :)
Duo_R, I'm back from vacation and managed to do a scan of Ninja Gaiden, here it is along with another update:
Ninja Ryukenden - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?nig)
Valkyrie no Densetsu - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?val)
Happy new year everyone ! :D
Awesome thanks!
You're welcome mate ! I've also sneaked in a Japanese ad I had in the Omake section, I'm sure you've already found it. Don't hesitate to let me know if there're any other manuals you're looking for :)
New review and manual:
Galaxy Deka Gayvan - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?gdg)
Yo !
Thanks, love your website. Here are some requests:
Blue Blink - Omake (hi-res manual scan)
PC Genjin 2 - Omake - (hi-res manual scan)
Nekketsu Kōkō Dodgeball
S.C.I. - Special Criminal Investigation
No rush on any of these, but those are my asks. =)
Oh and I missed the ad, that is awesome!
Enjoy Hudson! Quote from: lkermel on 01/17/2011, 10:37 PMYou're welcome mate ! I've also sneaked in a Japanese ad I had in the Omake section, I'm sure you've already found it. Don't hesitate to let me know if there're any other manuals you're looking for :)
New review and manual:
Galaxy Deka Gayvan - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?gdg)
Yo !
The link on Sapphire's page to the bootleg debunker at superpcenginegrafx is broken, as the site has moved from a .com to a .net address. :wink:
Cool review. I love the CD art with the galaxy print. Very nice.
Oh, and there's only one thing I spotted:
- The power-suits allow them to deal a lot more damage and also grant then (them) new fighting abilities, such as the super-speed dash or the lightning-bolt punch.
Just a minor typo. :)
Sorry for the late reply guys, I've been working on the Famicom section but more PCE game should come soom.
@ ceti alpha
Thanks mate, I'll fix that typo asap ! I quite like the Galaxy art too :)
@ Necromancer
Thanks ! I'm glad to see that superpcenginegrafx is back ! I'll fix all the links.
@ Duo_R
No problem, I've added the games to my to-do list. I have a bunch of titles to update first but I'll get to those soon.
More updates and manuals:
Browning - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?bro)
Golden Axe - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?gol)
I just found all of these manuals and i must say you are doing an amazing job, thanks so much!
PS: Do you have a scan of the pc-engine system manual /user guide, I had it, but sadly it mysteriously dissapeared... :)
Thanks Tornados :) - I most probably have the PC Engine system manual somewhere, I'll have to dig this out (sadly, most of my collection is not currently with me). But I'll scan it as soon as I find it.
New update and manual:
Deep Blue - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?deb)
Quote from: lkermel on 03/07/2011, 01:25 PMThanks Tornados :) - I most probably have the PC Engine system manual somewhere, I'll have to dig this out (sadly, most of my collection is not currently with me). But I'll scan it as soon as I find it.
I've just been chatting to someone on email about the very same thing. It would be great if you could put one up somewhere - I'm going to add the Duo-RX manual to my site soon.
Hi lkermel
If you want a hand with manual scanning let me know and I will help out.
Love videogameden by the way :-)
Cheers
Lee.
@Paul
I love the section Omake you added to your site ! I'll try to look for the manual this week end and will let you know if I find something...
@SuperPlay
Thanks mate ! I always really appreciate feedback about the site, it's often difficult to figure out if all the work we put into these sites is appreciated or not, so thanks a lot :)
Thanks for your offer too - scanning is actually not really an issue for me (I've been scanning my games for years and I have Gigs of data on my drive already), it's formatting the whole thing and updating the pages that takes time. This is why I've decided to do a couple of games a week - at this rate it'll probably take me 10 years, but I have zillions of other projects on the side, and I can only work on the site on Sundays. A step at the time is better than not steps at all though ;)
Great updates, Ikermel! Looks good! You must be doing some double checking before posting. lol :)
More updates and manuals:
Beball - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?beb)
PC Genjin 2 - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?pk2)
PC Genjin 3 - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?pk3)
@ceti alpha
He he he :) - I now try to triple check everything I post on the site (this is why I've been going through so many updates recently, to fix up some of my old reviews which are full of spelling mistakes - as you know, English is not my native language). But even now, things sometimes fall through the cracks - but again, thank you so much for your help mate !! :)
More updates and manuals:
Alien Crush - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?alc)
Devil Crash - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?dec)
Awesome Site lkermel :) its where i read a lots of PCE and SFC reviews :)
Thanks a lot Jesse, I'm glad you like the site :D
About SFC games, I've been concentrating on FC reviews recently (and updating my old PCE tests), but I have a bunch of them coming in the (near) future, as well as more PCE games. I need more time, mooooore tiiiiiime !!!
Quote from: Jesse813 on 04/19/2011, 02:02 PMAwesome Site lkermel :) its where i read a lots of PCE and SFC reviews :)
Agreed. I'm always getting caught up in reviews whenever I visit the site. :mrgreen:
Update and manual:
Snatcher - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?sna)
Quote from: lkermel on 05/25/2011, 12:39 PMUpdate and manual:
Snatcher - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?sna)
Nice! I can't believe I haven't picked this one up, being such a fan of Blade Runner.
New update and manual:
Star Parodia - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?sta)
By the way, a few week ago I reviewed Cocoron for the Famicom and added scans of the unreleased PC Engine port:
Cocoron - Famicom (http://www.videogameden.com/fc.htm?coc)
Yo !
Thanks again for the great work :-)
Thanks again SuperPlay :)
More updates and manuals:
Galaga'88 - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?gal)
Violent Soldier (Sinistron) - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?vis)
More updates and manuals:
Gunhed - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?gun)
Dead Moon - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?dem)
Sweet! I've been away from your site and now there's some good reading to be had. :D
Yo !
More updates and manuals:
Final Blaster - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?fbl)
Soldier Blade - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?sob)
More updates and manuals:
Jackie Chan - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?jac)
Xevious - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?xev)
More updates and manuals:
Spriggan Mark 2 - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?sp2)
Space Harrier - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?sph)
Space Invaders - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?spi)
Quote from: lkermel on 12/06/2011, 01:15 PMMore updates and manuals:
Space Harrier - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?sph)
Your page on Space Harrier says it was programmed by DEMPA. Where did you get this information? DEMPA isn't credited on the title screen or in the manual (which doesn't mean a great deal, considering Compile is responsible for a great many games they weren't credited for), and I've beat the game many times and I don't recall seeing them credited in the credit scroll, either, but maybe I just missed it.
Anyway, I was always under the impression NEC Avenue handled the port. If you have information to the contrary, I'd love to see it. :)
DEMPA was responsible for the x86k version. never heard that they did also the pce port. but one thing they have in common at least, both lacking the checkerboard playfield.
QuoteYour page on Space Harrier says it was programmed by DEMPA. Where did you get this information? DEMPA isn't credited on the title screen or in the manual (which doesn't mean a great deal, considering Compile is responsible for a great many games they weren't credited for), and I've beat the game many times and I don't recall seeing them credited in the credit scroll, either, but maybe I just missed it.
Anyway, I was always under the impression NEC Avenue handled the port. If you have information to the contrary, I'd love to see it.
I think they are mentioned in the credit scroll at the end of the game if I remember well... I'll dig out and post a snapshot this evening :)
(http://www.videogameden.com/misc/spaceharrier.jpg)
Here it is. That's a snapshot I took from the Japanese version's end credits. I was also really surprised the first time I saw Dempa in there. I've always assumed that NEC Avenue programmed the port. And yet, Dempa handled so many other ports of Space Harrier, so it sorts of makes sense...
Wow.
I certainly never noticed this. I wonder if the US version is lacking that credit (I only own the US version, not the Japanese version). I wonder if they did the other SuperScaler games as well? Afterburner II, Outrun?
That's a good point and I also wonder if the US version has different end credits...
I've never finished Afterburner II and Outrun, maybe I can add them to my to-do list (as well as Thunder Blade). However, both games have 'reprogrammed by NEC Avenue' mentioned on their front cover though, so I have the feeling they were programmed by NEC avenue, but who knows...
Quote from: lkermel on 12/14/2011, 01:52 PMThat's a good point and I also wonder if the US version has different end credits...
I've never finished Afterburner II and Outrun, maybe I can add them to my to-do list (as well as Thunder Blade). However, both games have 'reprogrammed by NEC Avenue' mentioned on their front cover though, so I have the feeling they were programmed by NEC avenue, but who knows...
I love stuff like this—hopefully we'll be able to figure this out...
;)
I played through U.S. Space Harrier last night to find out. Sure enough, it lists Dempa. I must have always missed it. Weird.
More updates and manuals:
Dungeon Explorer - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?due)
Cotton - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?cot)
Yo !
Nice update :@) Thanks
Thanks Superplay :)
Also, I've recently purchased a lot of TurboGrafx-16 manuals and I'll upload them soon to the site, I'll keep you all posted !!!!
Quote from: lkermel on 12/14/2011, 01:52 PMThat's a good point and I also wonder if the US version has different end credits...
I've never finished Afterburner II and Outrun, maybe I can add them to my to-do list (as well as Thunder Blade). However, both games have 'reprogrammed by NEC Avenue' mentioned on their front cover though, so I have the feeling they were programmed by NEC avenue, but who knows...
Just found out Afterburner II was done by Bits Laboratory.
They also did Fantasy Zone, both the Altered Beast releases, and Gain Ground SX. I guess they liked doing SEGA ports.
Among the other, non-SEGA ports they did on the system: all 3 original Darius games (not Darius 2), Toilet Kids, Veigues Tactical Gladiator, Hellfire S, Hi-Leg Fantasy, Bubble Bobble 2: Rainbow Islands, Sidearms Special, Space Invaders CD, CD Mahjong, and Splash Lake.
Games they cooperated on: Download, Son Son II, Ai Cho Aniki, and some quiz and gambling games.
Quote from: nat on 02/19/2012, 03:01 PMQuote from: lkermel on 12/14/2011, 01:52 PMThat's a good point and I also wonder if the US version has different end credits...
I've never finished Afterburner II and Outrun, maybe I can add them to my to-do list (as well as Thunder Blade). However, both games have 'reprogrammed by NEC Avenue' mentioned on their front cover though, so I have the feeling they were programmed by NEC avenue, but who knows...
Just found out Afterburner II was done by Bits Laboratory.
They also did Fantasy Zone, both the Altered Beast releases, and Gain Ground SX. I guess they liked doing SEGA ports.
Among the other, non-SEGA ports they did on the system: all 3 original Darius games (not Darius 2), Toilet Kids, Veigues Tactical Gladiator, Hellfire S, Hi-Leg Fantasy, Bubble Bobble 2: Rainbow Islands, Sidearms Special, Space Invaders CD, CD Mahjong, and Splash Lake.
Games they cooperated on: Download, Son Son II, Ai Cho Aniki, and some quiz and gambling games.
Kool info, nat. May I ask the source of info? Ending credits/online resources/interviews/etc. Thanks in advance :pcds:
Afterburner II and Darius (Plus) say right in the manual (look at the credit pages), and was corroborated by some online resource that I can't find now.
That same resource is where I dug up the others, as well. It was a special page on the works of BITS Laboratory/Laboratories.
I would imagine at least some, if not all, of these games probably also make mention of this in the ending credits.
EDIT: Found it. (http://gdri.smspower.org/wiki/index.php/Bits_Laboratory) Interestingly enough, this page (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Freview-site.net%2Fdt%2Findex.php%2F%25E3%2581%25B2%23.E3.83.93.E3.83.83.E3.83.84.E3.83.A9.E3.83.9C.E3.83.A9.E3.83.88.E3.83.AA.E3.83.BC.EF.BC.88Bits_Laboratory.EF.BC.89) also lists Bubble Bobble 3: Parasol Stars as another title they worked on.
Quote from: nat on 02/22/2012, 10:18 PMAfterburner II and Darius (Plus) say right in the manual (look at the credit pages), and was corroborated by some online resource that I can't find now.
That same resource is where I dug up the others, as well. It was a special page on the works of BITS Laboratory/Laboratories.
I would imagine at least some, if not all, of these games probably also make mention of this in the ending credits.
EDIT: Found it. (http://gdri.smspower.org/wiki/index.php/Bits_Laboratory) Interestingly enough, this page (http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Freview-site.net%2Fdt%2Findex.php%2F%25E3%2581%25B2%23.E3.83.93.E3.83.83.E3.83.84.E3.83.A9.E3.83.9C.E3.83.A9.E3.83.88.E3.83.AA.E3.83.BC.EF.BC.88Bits_Laboratory.EF.BC.89) also lists Bubble Bobble 3: Parasol Stars as another title they worked on.
Word up, thanks for the scoop, nat! (https://junk.tg-16.com/images/cooks_quest_4.gif)
As in interesting coincidence, I've just finished updating Darius Plus and Super Darius's reviews, and yes, I confirm that the end credits do mention Bits Lab :)
More updates and manuals:
Darius Plus - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?dar)
Super Darius - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?sda)
Yo !
Update and manual:
Super Darius 2 - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?sd2)
New review and manual:
Splatterhouse - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?spl)
New review and manual:
Battle Lode Runner - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?bat)
Also added American Turbografx-16 manuals for Deep Blue, Galaga'88, Gunhed, PC Genjin, Space Harrier & Tiger Road :D
Keep 'em coming!
More updates and manuals:
Bomberman - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?bom)
Bomberman'93 - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?b93)
Ya !
Thanks again for your work :-)
You're welcome mate !
Update and manual:
Bomberman'94 - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?b94)
Thanks Bernie Lindell for supplying the Turbografx-16 manuals for Aero Blasters, Airzonk, Alien Crush, Bomberman, Bonk's Revenge, Bonk's Big Adventure, Devil's Crush, Dragon's Curse, Jackie Chan, Neutopia, Neutopia 2, RType, Shockman & Veigues Tactical Gladiator !!! Yo !
Thanks Bernie Lindell for supplying more Turbografx-16 manuals !!! Dungeon Master, Forgotten Worlds, Gate of Thunder, Lords of Thunder and Monster Lair !!!
I've been away for a while, but glad to see the your site is still rockin'! The reviews look great! :D
You bet ! I've been going really slowly though (life has been keeping me really busy), but I still upload new game reviews and manuals, slowly, one at the time :)
I didn't have time to work on a new review this week... so instead I uploaded more Japanese PC Engine manuals - Afterburner II, Aoi Blink, Atomic Robo Kid, Ballistix, Bloody Wolf, The Kung Fu and Ordyne !
Quote from: ceti alpha on 09/08/2012, 12:41 AMI've been away for a while, but glad to see the your site is still rockin'! The reviews look great! :D
ceti alpha, WHERE ARE YOU?
Say something, anything, in one of the threads.
THAT IS ALL.
:)
Update and manual:
Son Son 2 - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?son)
Thanks Bernie Lindell for supplying more Turbografx-16 manuals !!! Bloody Wolf, Cadash, Cratermaze and Ordyne !
New update and manual:
Circus Lido - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?cli)
I've also added some information about the medal/key-chain that was given away to the first 500 players who managed to complete the game. Personally, I've never seen one of those, they are probably still in a box somewhere considering how poorly the game sold back in 1991 (I'm assuming...)
Dude, I love the site. I just found another place to read up on opinions and information on some of the best games EVAR!!
Thanks for this!!
Still loving the site. Nice recent updates :-)
New update and manual:
Don Doko Don - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?don)
@SuperPlay & JoshTurboTrollX-16
Thanks a lot mates, I really appreciate your feedback !!!! I've been going a lot more in depth with the reviews and extra information, and have been doing a lot more research (I have a bunch of old PC Engine mags now with a lot of information in them). I find this era of video gaming absolutely fascinating :)
Added manuals for Bouken Danshaken Don (PCE), Bravoman (PCE) and Burning Angels (PCE)
Ya !
New review and manual:
Parasol Stars - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?pas)
Yo!
Nice to see that you are keeping up the good work :-)
Thanks a lot SuperPlay :)
My free time is currently rather scarce, but I still love spending a couple of hours a week on the site, adding or updating reviews here and there, so there's more PC Engine love to come ! :D
Yes, great job on the site I check it often.
New update and manual:
Cyber Core - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?cco)
@Obfuscate
Yahooo ! It's always a good day for me when someone likes and uses the site. Thanks a lot Obfuscate for your awesome feedback and I'm so glad you find the site and its content useful :D
Hey man, I enjoy your site as well. :)
More updates and manuals:
Dragon Spirit - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?dsp)
Dragon Saber - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?drs)
@Bardoly
Thanks a lot maaaaaaate :D
New update and manual:
Side Arms Hyper Dyne - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?sia)
A few more nice updates to your site :-)
Keep it up Laurent, after all these years VGD continues to be my first stop site for game reviews on the web. 8)
New update and manual:
Strider Hiryuu - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?str)
@SuperPlay
Thanks mate! I've been updating a lot of old reviews (some are over ten years old!). I still have a lot to go through... I also have tons of Japanese PC Engine ads/info to scan and add to the site :)
@HardcoreOtaku
Thank you so much for your support!!! I'm so glad you like the site. Although it is all 'niche' information, I sometimes wish VGDen was more popular... but this still hasn't prevented me from incessantly working at it :D
More updates and manuals:
Barunba - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?bar)
Gekisha Boy - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?pho)
ya!
New update and manual:
Detana!! Twinbee - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?twb)
Ya!
Still loving your site, Ikermel! Love that you are still kickin' out the reviews! :)
OBEY!
New review and manual:
Sylphia - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?syl)
Ya!
@ceti alpha
My new job has been keeping me really really busy, and yet I manage to update my website from time to time - I just CAN'T STOP playing with my PC Engine :)
Fantastic reviews Ikermel. My YouTube reviews pale in comparison to this greatness. Here's an example of one of my reviews (https://youtu.be/S37ZwqoLLtM). Color me impressed with your reviews :)
Quote from: lkermel on 06/14/2014, 09:44 PMNew review and manual:
Sylphia - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?syl)
Ya!
Great review!
Keep the PC Engine reviews coming. [-o<
good job on your website. i use it everysingle days. its an amazing ressources while hunting for games online and in store. your reviews are straight to the point and there is always more general infos when im on the fence on a title. thanks again for creating this awesome website!
lkermel—I may have said this years ago, but one of the features of your site that I love = listing a game's credits. I know, I know, these credits are rife with problems, but they are the mandatory starting point and I have often used your site for this information specifically. :pcgs:
Of course, I hope you'll find time to write up another feature article on the PCE one of these days....
I missed this update, so I thought that I would post it here in case anyone else had:
July 18, 2014
Update : Cyber Cross (Hu) http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?cyc (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?cyc)
Update : Cross Wiber (Hu) http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?ccp (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?ccp)
Update : Gomola Speed (Hu) http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?gom (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?gom)
Manual Scans included, along with some interesting cheat/debug style codes.
Nice work lkermel :-)
Thanks everyone for your awesome feedback!!! I haven't been able to work on the site too much, way too busy at work! But I recently purchased a lot of the 'crazy rare' games I was missing in my collection, so I'll try to post new reviews and pics soon.
Here's a new update and new manuals for you :)
Hanii in the Sky (PCE)
http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?his (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?his)
Hanii on the Road (PCE)
http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?hor (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?hor)
@SuperPlay
Thanks for posting the update, I wonder how I missed posting it here... gettin'old I guess ;)
@esteban
I love fighting my way to the end of these games in hopes of finding out who created them. I also use this information all the time - this is why, a few years back, I thought that I should really share all of this information with others. I'm glad you find it useful - I'll carry on digging :)
@toktogul
Thank you :)
New update and manuals:
Jinmu Denshō - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?yak)
Hisō Kihei Serd - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?xse)
Ya!
Quote from: lkermel on 03/26/2015, 04:33 PMThanks everyone for your awesome feedback!!! I haven't been able to work on the site too much, way too busy at work! But I recently purchased a lot of the 'crazy rare' games I was missing in my collection, so I'll try to post new reviews and pics soon.
So..., which 'crazy rare' games were you able to pick up? Or do we have to wait for the reviews? :-"
Ah ah! Yes, I went a bit crazy, but I thought that it was time for me to get those games I've always wanted... So I got Terra Cresta II (review coming next), Darius Alpha and the specials I was missing, PC Genjin 3 Taikenban, Bomberman Users Battle and.... The Power League gold HuCard :)
Quote from: lkermel on 05/22/2015, 10:52 AMAh ah! Yes, I went a bit crazy, but I thought that it was time for me to get those games I've always wanted... So I got Terra Cresta II (review coming next), Darius Alpha and the specials I was missing, PC Genjin 3 Taikenban, Bomberman Users Battle and.... The Power League gold HuCard :)
Wow! That's nice! Pics would still be nice. :-"
Do you keep track of your PC Engine/TG-16 library on PCE Daisakusen! (http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/36/home.htm)? If so, which user name are you?
Quote from: lkermel on 05/22/2015, 10:52 AMAh ah! Yes, I went a bit crazy, but I thought that it was time for me to get those games I've always wanted... So I got Terra Cresta II (review coming next), Darius Alpha and the specials I was missing, PC Genjin 3 Taikenban, Bomberman Users Battle and.... The Power League gold HuCard :)
Damn! You trying to outdo kisaku in the "I hate money!" contest? :mrgreen:
Quote from: guest on 05/22/2015, 03:53 PMQuote from: lkermel on 05/22/2015, 10:52 AMAh ah! Yes, I went a bit crazy, but I thought that it was time for me to get those games I've always wanted... So I got Terra Cresta II (review coming next), Darius Alpha and the specials I was missing, PC Genjin 3 Taikenban, Bomberman Users Battle and.... The Power League gold HuCard :)
Damn! You trying to outdo kisaku in the "I hate money!" contest? :mrgreen:
Hahaahhahahahahahahaha.
We have no idea if KISAKU is independently wealthy.
At least lkereml has a job and saves up the $$$$$.
:)
Yeah, I'm not rich, far from it. Just been saving a lot and decided to finally purchase some of the games I've always wanted - I have to say, I've been collecting for a very very long time, and the feeling of finally touching and owning a copy of Darius Alpha is fairly intense :D
Hi everyone!
Sorry for the slow updates, but I have been really busy working on side projects and especially my own video game (!) . But I haven't forgotten about Video Game Den and here is another review! I've meant to add Terra Cresta II to the list of PC Engine games for a looong time. Here it is!!!!
New review & manual:
Terra Cresta II (PCE)
http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?te2 (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?te2)
Yo!
Great news, will check it out the new review. :D
Quote from: lkermel on 08/14/2015, 05:36 PMHi everyone!
Sorry for the slow updates, but I have been really busy working on side projects and especially my own video game (!) . But I haven't forgotten about Video Game Den and here is another review! I've meant to add Terra Cresta II to the list of PC Engine games for a looong time. Here it is!!!!
New review & manual:
Terra Cresta II (PCE)
http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?te2 (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?te2)
Yo!
Excellent, as always. :)
Nice update :-)
lkermel,
I was looking at your great site again today, and I thought I'd like to say thanks for all of your hard work on it, and by the way, when's the next update? :-"
lkermel has posted this update on his twitter feed (@videogameden)
Updates and manuals:
Mashin Eiyūden Wataru (PCE)
http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?wat (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?wat)
Lady Sword (PCE)
http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?lad (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?lad)
Ah ah, you got me here SuperPlay ;)
Yeah, it was too late last night to post about this new update, my brain was swimming in jello :wink: I played Lady Sword all the way to the end and added a couple of goodies to the review page, such as a bestiary, I'm still really impressed by the amount of enemies in this game!
@Bardoly
Thanks a lot mate, I really appreciate your awesome feedback! I've been really busy on other personal projects, but I always work on Video Game Den in the background and add new goodies here and there. I wish I had more free time and add new reviews more frequently.... oh well...
Hi everyone!
Here's a new update with more manuals:
Legend of Hero Tonma - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?htm)
Saint Dragon - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?sdr)
For anyone interested, the Legend of Hero Tonma page also has images for the unreleased Famicom version, including ads - the game was surprisingly not released despite being nearly finished from what I can tell. Enjoy!
Quote from: lkermel on 03/03/2017, 12:03 AMHi everyone!
Here's a new update with more manuals:
Legend of Hero Tonma - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?htm)
Saint Dragon - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?sdr)
For anyone interested, the Legend of Hero Tonma page also has images for the unreleased Famicom version, including ads - the game was surprisingly not released despite being nearly finished from what I can tell. Enjoy!
Awesome! I didn't know about the Famicom version.
Thank you :)
Hi everyone!
Here's a new update and manual:
Mad Stalker - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?mst)
@esteban
Thanks! I would love to see and play the Famicom version of Legend of Hero Tonma. It is such a shame that it was cancelled, because it looked virtually finished... I wonder why Irem decided to can it... the same thing happened with Meikyu Jima, well, the other way around actually, it was released for the Famicom but the PC Engine version was cancelled. So weird...
Quote from: lkermel on 03/21/2017, 02:31 PMHi everyone!
Here's a new update and manual:
Mad Stalker - PC Engine (http://www.videogameden.com/cdrom.htm?mst)
@esteban
Thanks! I would love to see and play the Famicom version of Legend of Hero Tonma. It is such a shame that it was cancelled, because it looked virtually finished... I wonder why Irem decided to can it... the same thing happened with Meikyu Jima, well, the other way around actually, it was released for the Famicom but the PC Engine version was cancelled. So weird...
I know! It must be about $$$ and management either cutting losses or shifting strategies. Do we have any evidence of major personnel (executives) leaving IREM at the time the projects were cancelled?
Of course, it probably has nothing to do with drama like that.
Most likely a simple matter of "will we even break even if we release this?"
Hi Everyone!!!!
I've posted more updates and manuals!!!!
Neutopia II:
http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?ne2
Out Live:
http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?oul
Override:
http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?ovr
Nectaris:
http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?nec
Necros no Yōsai:
http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?nny
Mesopotamia:
http://www.videogameden.com/hucard.htm?mpo
Enjoy!
-Laurent
Oh, it's you, you have an account here (been here 13 years I see)! I snagged some Final Blaster screenshots from your site some days ago (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=4765.msg520452#msg520452), but had no idea you were a member. Thanks for the updates! :)
You've got a great page format, very informative, pretty, etc. I'll say that, but...one block wall-o-texts need to be broken up into paragraphs though. ;)
Quote from: NightWolve on 06/11/2018, 08:01 PMOh, it's you, you have an account here (been here 13 years I see)! I snagged some Final Blaster screenshots from your site some days ago (https://www.pcengine-fx.com/forums/index.php?topic=4765.msg520452#msg520452), but had no idea you were a member. Thanks for the updates! :)
You've got a great page format, very informative, pretty, etc. I'll say that, but...one block wall-o-texts need to be broken up into paragraphs though. ;)
Hi NightWolve!
Yes, you're right, I've been around the forum for a long whiiiile, but I've been really busy with my side projects and my work, this is why I haven't been posting much these days... you're very welcome to use any screenshot from the website! Or any information you find there :)
About the paragraphs, do you think I should break down the game's descriptions into paragraphs for a better read? My website has evolved a lot throughout the years (I started a long time ago, around 2003 I think), so you're right, maybe I should edit parts of it. Please don't hesitate to send me more feedback, I'm always looking to improve things :)
Thanks again for your awesome feedback, I really appreciate it!
Caught up with the June update :-) Great work, as always.
Quote from: SuperPlay on 07/05/2018, 03:36 PMCaught up with the June update :-) Great work, as always.
Thank you mate!!!! :)
Quote from: lkermel on 07/05/2018, 01:42 PMAbout the paragraphs, do you think I should break down the game's descriptions into paragraphs for a better read? My website has evolved a lot throughout the years (I started a long time ago, around 2003 I think), so you're right, maybe I should edit parts of it. Please don't hesitate to send me more feedback, I'm always looking to improve things :)
Thanks again for your awesome feedback, I really appreciate it!
Yeah, I think what you're going for is the videogame magazine style, and a simple indentation would do the trick! You wouldn't need to double break either, just a break, indent, while maintaining the wrapping. I thought a blockquote does the trick, but it's actually a little bit more work than that with CSS to get the right look.
This HTML code does the trick of what I think would be better:
<style>
div {text-indent: 1em;}
</style>
<div>Darm's speeches, Feena and Lair's revelation (even though we all knew
it was coming), Goban's "YOU ANIMAL!" outburst, the playing of the silver
harmonica, Adol's sword beginning to glow as the music rocks more than it
ever had before, the bridge to the core of the structure being struck by lightning
and collapsing, Darm's promise to "crush and consume"... nope, I can't think of
a more amazing string of events. I was wide eyed all the way through it the
first time I beat the game.</div>
<div>The Belfry sequence was crazily intense the first time I experienced it.
Adol must charge up the steeple with urgent music cranked, bells ringing
ominously, and the threat of an ally's death looming large. Awaiting him at
the top is the despicable Dalles. The whole sequence is extremely exciting
and suspenseful.</div>
Which results in:
Quote
Darm's speeches, Feena and Lair's revelation (even though we all knew it was coming), Goban's "YOU ANIMAL!" outburst, the playing of the silver harmonica, Adol's sword beginning to glow as the music rocks more than it ever had before, the bridge to the core of the structure being struck by lightning and collapsing, Darm's promise to "crush and consume"... nope, I can't think of a more amazing string of events. I was wide eyed all the way through it the first time I beat the game.
The Belfry sequence was crazily intense the first time I experienced it. Adol must charge up the steeple with urgent music cranked, bells ringing ominously, and the threat of an ally's death looming large. Awaiting him at the top is the despicable Dalles. The whole sequence is extremely exciting and suspenseful.
Wrapping for the last sentence of the previous paragraph is maintained, one break, and minor indent, etc. That would help readability and I believe it's how columns are typically done in professional print (newspaper, magazine, etc.) although standards have changed nowadays quite a bit (
we don't care about indent as much or double-spacing from a '.' to start the next sentence for example).
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